《Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family》


 Chapter 1: Immortal Sect Assessment, Many Children, Many Blessings System!

    Jiang State, Blue Cloud Sect.On the ethereal white jade square, hundreds of boys and girls were sitting cross-legged.


    Their eyes tightly closed, their expressions varied¡ªsome furious, some filled with fear, some ecstatic, and some in utter despair.


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    In the crowd, Lu Changsheng made a muffled sound, opened his eyes, and involuntarily covered his forehead with his hand.


    In the depths of his mind, waves of memories surged like a flood, assaulting his consciousness.


    With this influx of information, Lu Changsheng understood what was happening.


    He had transmigrated.


    He arrived in the Xianxia world.


    However, for eighteen years, he had not awakened the mystery of his previous life.


    It wasn¡¯t until today, during the fourth stage of the Immortal Sect¡¯s examination called the ¡®Heart Questioning Platform¡¯ in the Blue Cloud Sect, that he awakened the memories of his past life.


    ¡°Someone woke up so quickly, he has an excellent Dao heart!¡±


    Not far away, several immortal masters from the Blue Cloud Sect were surprised to see Lu Changsheng waking up.


    The Heart Questioning Platform was the fourth stage of the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s assessment, testing the Dao heart¡ªmeaning the state of mind and willpower.


    Lu Changsheng, due to awakening the memories of his past life, was the first to awaken.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, ninth-grade spiritual root, eighteen years old, it¡¯s a pity.¡±


    ¡°In the second stage, his perseverance performance was only mediocre, yet he possessed such a strong Dao heart. It¡¯s strange.¡±


    ¡°With such a Dao heart, if he had a seventh-grade spiritual root, even at the age of eighteen, he would be a promising immortal seed.¡±


    ¡°The ninth-level spiritual root has limited potential at this age. No matter how strong the Dao heart is, it¡¯s useless.¡±


    After reviewing Lu Changsheng¡¯s information, many people showed a regretful expression.


    Of course, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t hear the opinions of the Immortal Teachers.


    He was currently lost in thought.


    With the awakening of his past life memories, the indispensable system for transmigrators also arrived.


    The Many Children, Many Blessings System!


    As the name suggests, the more children you have, the more blessings you will receive.


    This blessing is not some elusive happiness, but tangible and visible benefits.


    According to the system information, there are currently two main benefits.


    First, there are many achievement rewards related to offspring.


    As long as achievements are triggered, the system will provide rewards.


    Second, the spiritual root talent and cultivation of his descendants will all be added to him.


    In addition, the talents and cultivation of his grandchildren and descendants will also be added to him.


    However, the bonus from grandchildren is less than that from children, and it decreases by fifty percent every generation.


    The ¡°Many Children, Many Blessings¡± system rewards by unlocking the achievements of descendants?


    ¡°And the talents and cultivation of children and their descendants will be added to me?¡±


    ¡°Why does it feel like playing a child-rearing game, unlocking achievements by having children, and getting rewards?¡±


    ¡°But doesn¡¯t this system mean that as long as my children and grandchildren have good talents and high levels of cultivation, my spiritual root talent can be improved? I can easily ascend to immortality!¡±


    After understanding the system, Lu Changsheng¡¯s emotions soared with excitement.


    In this world, the first step to cultivating immortality is to have a spiritual root.


    And spiritual roots are divided into nine grades.


    Ninth-grade to seventh-grade is considered low-grade.


    Sixth-grade to fourth-grade is considered mid-grade.


    Third-grade to first-grade is considered high-grade.


    Above first-grade, there are also Earth Spirit Root, Heaven Spirit Root, and some rare mutated Spirit Roots.


    During the aptitude test in the first assessment, Lu Changsheng learned that he only had a ninth-grade Spirit Root.


    It is considered the worst kind of Spirit Root.


    Cultivating immortality with such a Spirit Root is extremely difficult, and the future achievements are limited.


    But now, with the system, the ¡°More Children, More Blessings¡± system, Lu Changsheng feels that his future path to immortality might not be so difficult.


    As long as he has more children, nurtures them well, and through efforts builds a large family, he believes he can soar effortlessly.


    ¡°Dad! Mom! No!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fake, it turns out to be an illusion just now!¡±


    ¡°Haha! I did it, I¡¯ve become immortal!!!¡±


    ¡°No, this is fake, don¡¯t think about fooling me!¡±


    At this moment, the young men and women on the Heart Questioning Platform gradually woke up, shouting as if they had experienced a nightmare, interrupting Lu Changsheng¡¯s thoughts.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, when did you wake up?¡±


    Several people beside him were surprised to see that Lu Changsheng had already awakened.


    ¡°I just woke up a while ago.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied, surveying the three men and two women in front of him.


    Hong Yi, sixteen years old, ninth-grade Spirit Root, the legitimate son of a marquis.


    Han Lin, fifteen years old, seventh-grade Spirit Root, a blacksmith by profession.


    Li Feiyu, eighteen years old, seventh-grade Spirit Root, the junior leader of the Crimson Whale Gang.


    Xiao Xiyue, fifteen years old, fourth-grade Spirit Root, a young lady from a scholarly family.


    Zhao Qingqing, sixteen years old, sixth-grade Spirit Root, from a family of physicians.


    These five, like him, were immortal seedlings brought to the secular branch of Blue Cloud Sect.


    Along the way, a few of them got acquainted.


    However, this familiarity was merely seeking warmth in a strange environment.


    The differences in their backgrounds were too great, making it difficult for them to chat together.


    Only Han Lin and Lu Changsheng got along a bit better.


    Because Lu Changsheng was born in a farmer¡¯s family, he was easier to talk to Han Lin.


    ¡°I seemed to be the first to wake up just now. I wonder if I can enter the Immortal Sect.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the gradually awakening people around him and pondered.


    Even with the system by his side, he hoped to be able to join Blue Cloud Sect.


    As an ordinary peasant, he had fortuitously obtained the opportunity for immortality and was brought to Blue Cloud Sect for assessment.


    If he couldn¡¯t join Blue Cloud Sect, cultivating immortality would be extremely challenging.


    Cultivation of immortality pays attention to ¡°wealth, companionship, technique, and location¡±, all of which are indispensable.


    Let¡¯s not dwell on wealth.


    Whether in the mundane world or the cultivation realm, money takes precedence.


    Companions are fellow cultivators, comrades.


    Techniques refer to cultivation methods, Dao techniques, and the teachings of others.


    Lastly, location indicates the cultivation site.


    In ordinary territories lacking spiritual veins, with thin and barren spiritual energy, cultivation progresses very slowly.


    If one can join the Blue Cloud Sect, especially in the initial stages, it can be considered a completeness of wealth, companionship, techniques, and location.


    This is also why countless individuals aspire to join the immortal sects.


    ¡°Those whose names are called, step forward.¡±


    Shortly after, everyone at the Heart Questioning Platform woke up.


    A sect disciple of the Blue Cloud Sect floated in mid-air, took out a jade scroll, and began announcing the approved list.


    ¡°Zhu San, Xiao Yuan, Han Lin, Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing.¡±


    Each name was pronounced.


    Those whose names were called showed excitement and joy, full of anticipation for their future on the immortal path.


    Those not mentioned felt increasingly heavy-hearted, filled with a sense of loss.


    ¡°Is that all?¡±


    Li Feiyu, upon seeing the Blue Cloud Sect disciple put away the list, wore a resentful expression.


    ¡°Why isn¡¯t my name on the list!?¡±


    Hong Yi also clenched his lips, his face slightly pale, unable to believe it.


    Although he has an eighth-grade spiritual root, he is from a novel background and has spent money on connections in advance.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Seeing that his name was not there, Lu Changsheng sighed, feeling a little heavy.


    However, with the system in place, he wasn¡¯t too distressed.


    At this moment, some people nearby burst into tears.


    ¡°Others, immediately leave the mountain gate!¡±


    The Blue Cloud Sect disciple said indifferently.


    Then, with a sweep of his sleeves, auspicious clouds appeared beneath the chosen ones¡¯ feet, carrying them away.


    The remaining hundreds of people wore bitter expressions, leaving with a deep sense of unwillingness.


    ¡°Stepping out of this gate, our fates diverge. The paths of immortals and mortals are now separate!¡±


    Exiting the Blue Cloud Sect gate, many people sighed and shouted.


    If you fail to join the Immortal Sect, even if you set foot on the Immortal Path, you are still just a casual cultivator.


    The fate will be completely different from that of the Immortal Sect disciples.


    Hong Yi, filled with unwillingness, looked at the faint immortal energy and the radiant Blue Cloud Sect, sighing continuously.


    During the previous journey, he pursued Xiao Xiyue.


    But now, Xiao Xiyue has been recognized with a fourth-grade spiritual root, successfully joining Blue Cloud Sect, while he was eliminated.


    The other party immediately became an unattainable existence for him.


    His status as a noble son was completely insignificant in front of the Immortal Sect disciples.


    Even Han Lin, whom he looked down upon before, and Zhao Qingqing, who had no ambitions, at this moment, have joined Blue Cloud Sect and become figures he looks up to in the future.


    ¡°What should I do next?¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced at the gate of Blue Cloud Sect, took a deep breath, and contemplated the path ahead.


    Although he had a system by his side.


    But using it is not simple.


    There is an accumulation stage in the early period.


    Constantly marrying and having children, then raising and nurturing the children.


    The time, money, and energy spent on this are not insignificant.


    For him at the moment, it¡¯s very difficult.


    Although he has a spiritual root, he is just an ordinary peasant, penniless.


    If he cannot join the forces of the Immortal Sect, this spiritual root won¡¯t be worth much.


    Just as everyone was descending the mountain, a refined man in his thirties or forties, dressed in a green robe, walked towards them, looking at the descending crowd and spoke.


    ¡°Young friends, our Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s Lu Family is currently recruiting twenty sons-in-law, offering spiritual vein blessed lands and immortal cultivation manuals. Are you interested?¡±

 Chapter 2: Fifty childrens in twenty years? I choose to be a son-in-law!

    ¡°Hmm, looking for a son-in-law?¡±¡°Provide you with spiritual veins and cultivate secrets?¡±


    Upon hearing the words of the man in the green robe, the crowd of people who had been eliminated from the mountain immediately stirred.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng also felt a bit moved.


    After careful consideration, he thought that joining a cultivation force would indeed be the best option for his current situation.


    As for becoming a son-in-law, it was no big deal.


    Cultivation of immortality is not an easy journey.


    However, he remained silent because he wanted to observe first.


    After all, good things don¡¯t just fall out of the sky.


    He didn¡¯t know much about the situation of the Lu family on Qingzhu Mountain.


    Who knew if this son-in-law recruitment was a real offer or just an act?


    ¡°May I ask, Senior, are there any requirements for becoming your son-in-law?¡±


    ¡°I remember that families like yours usually don¡¯t cultivate the foreign bloodlines, right?¡±


    Someone in the crowd immediately spoke up.


    Among the eliminated young men and women, there were many descendants of wealthy and influential families, even descendants of casual cultivatiors, who had a certain understanding of the cultivation world.


    ¡°Haha, since the young friend asked, I, Lu, won¡¯t hide anything. I¡¯ll be straightforward.¡±


    ¡°A few years ago, my Lu family suffered a loss of descendants, resulting in a shortage of new talent. Therefore, I am making this exception to recruit son-in-laws to bring in fresh blood.¡±


    ¡°As for the requirements¡­¡±


    ¡°Within twenty years, you must have fifty descendants. If there¡¯s one with mid-level spiritual roots, or three with low-level spiritual roots, the task will be considered complete.¡±


    ¡°During this period, my Lu family will not only provide you with spiritual vein locations and cultivation techniques, but will also allocate a certain amount of cultivation resources every month.¡±


    The man in the green robe looked at the crowd, his face soft and refined as he slowly explained.


    However, as soon as these words came out, many people in the crowd expressed their disbelief. It seemed like they were recruiting breeding stock rather than son-in-laws!


    You see, things between men and women can greatly deplete one¡¯s vitality and energy.


    Especially for cultivators.


    After being eliminated by the Blue Cloud Sects, these people already had limited accomplishments. If they focused on such things every day, their cultivation progress would probably be slow.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mouth twitched slightly.


    Fifty descendants in twenty years seemed a bit excessive.


    Even if you had a child every year, you still wouldn¡¯t reach fifty in twenty years.


    It seemed like the Lu family¡¯s son-in-law recruitment wasn¡¯t done on a one-to-one basis.


    Each son-in-law might be paired with three or four wives.


    Didn¡¯t that sound unacceptable?


    After careful consideration, Lu Changsheng even thought it was quite suitable for himself.


    Not only would he have a place to cultivate, but he would also have a wife to help raise the children.


    It was a perfect solution for the difficult initial stage of his cultivation system.


    Moreover, hearing such strict requirements made Lu Changsheng feel somewhat relieved. If they weren¡¯t strict, how could those who had been eliminated have a chance to join a cultivation family?


    Hong Yi, who was standing next to him, saw a hint of interest on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face and spoke.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, I¡¯ve heard about the Lu family on Qingzhu Mountain. It¡¯s a legitimate cultivation family with a founding ancestor as its head.¡±


    ¡°It is indeed as he said. In the past few years, there was a big battle with the Chen family of Hongye Valley over a spiritual stone mine, causing the family to lose too many young people.¡±


    ¡°If you have no other options, this might be a good choice.¡±


    Hong Yi said.


    Previously, due to his identity, he was not very friendly towards Lu Changsheng, Han Lin, and Zhao Qingqing. He even looked down on them.


    But now that Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing had entered the Blue Cloud Sect, while he had been eliminated, his arrogance was gone, and he began to see reality more clearly.


    He understood that once you¡¯re on the cultivation path, the gap between those of noble origins and those of humble origins isn¡¯t as big as he thought.


    If Lu Changsheng joined a cultivation family, even if his future achievements were limited, he would have more friends and more opportunities.


    ¡°Thank you for reminding me, Brother Hong.¡±


    Upon hearing this, the remaining worry in Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart also disappeared.


    He felt that becoming a son-in-law of the Lu family was a very good choice for him at the moment.


    With the system in place, as long as you get through the initial stage, won¡¯t you be able to fly like a bird!?


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng stepped forward to register.


    ¡°Brother Lu, let¡¯s go together.¡±


    At this moment, Li Feiyu spoke up as if making a difficult decision.


    ¡°Brother Li, are you also joining the Lu family?¡± Hong Yi was surprised to see Li Feiyu decide to join the Lu family.


    Lu Changsheng, who came from a peasant background, could understand this decision.


    However, Li Feiyu, who was from the powerful Crimson Whale Gang. As a young gang leader, his conditions were pretty good. It was unexpected that he would willingly become the Lu family¡¯s son-in-law.


    ¡°Life is just a dream that lasts only a hundred years. If you come across a chance for immortality, you cannot afford to miss it.¡± Li Feiyu said in a deep voice.


    He understood his own situation. Although the Crimson Whale Gang was good, his father couldn¡¯t make the decision alone.


    The gang couldn¡¯t provide much financial support for his cultivation. If he returned, he might inherit his father¡¯s position as the gang leader and live an ordinary mortal life.


    However, knowing that he had spiritual roots and the ability to cultivate immortality, he was not willing to go back. He had seen his father bow and prostrate before a cultivator.


    Regardless of their social status or martial prowess, everyone was like ants in front of a cultivator.


    So even if it was difficult, as long as there was a glimmer of an opportunity, he wanted to pursue it!


    At the very least, he wouldn¡¯t regret it in the future!


    ¡°Then I wish Brother Li and Brother Lu a successful journey to immortality. If you need anything in the future, you can write to the residence of Marquis Yi.¡± Hong Yi understood the reasoning and didn¡¯t try to persuade any further.


    As a nobleman, he had enough money at home and could continue his cultivation without becoming a son-in-law.


    Soon after, Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu approached the man in the green robe and expressed their willingness to join the Lu family.


    When the man in the green robe heard that Lu Changsheng only had a ninth-grade spiritual root, he showed some hesitation. Better spiritual roots would increase the likelihood of having children with strong roots and higher grades.


    However, when he saw Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu together, with Li Feiyu having a seventh grade spiritual root, he nodded.


    ¡°Have you thought it through? Once you reach Qingzhu Mountain, there¡¯s no turning back. You¡¯ll have to sign a contract.¡±


    ¡°If you can¡¯t fulfill the conditions within twenty years, you will not only have to pay three times the resources, but you will also serve the Lu family for ten years.¡± the man in the green robe said seriously.


    ¡°We have decided.¡± Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu nodded in agreement.


    In about half an hour all twenty sons-in-law were recruited.


    They were all ordinary young men with no significant backgrounds. The man in the green robe didn¡¯t want anyone with a strong background.


    ¡°I am Lu Yuanding, the head of the Lu family. From now on, you can call me the head. Now, follow me back to Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    Lu Yuanding said to Lu Changsheng and the others. S?a??h th? N???lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Then he took out a bag with a golden patterned edge and opened it.


    A series of white lights flew out, transforming into magnificent yellow horses with golden manes and agile limbs.


    ¡°Riding horses?¡±


    Many people were surprised to see these horses.


    The previous deacon of Blue Cloud Sect flicked his sleeves, and the selected people had auspicious clouds under their feet and flew away.


    But here they were, following Lu Yuanding, and they could only ride horses?


    Lu Changsheng also felt that it was a bit low to practice cultivation and still ride horses.


    ¡°These aren¡¯t ordinary horses, they are spirit horses raised by my Lu family, and they can travel a thousand miles a day. Even if you don¡¯t know how to ride, it won¡¯t be a problem.¡±


    Lu Yuanding explained when he saw the disappointment on their faces.


    He had no choice.


    The Lu family was only a small clan.


    Even though they had a magic flying boat, they wouldn¡¯t use it casually.


    As for taking people for a ride, it was even more unrealistic.


    With his cultivation at the eighth level of Qi Refinement, he could not even fly long distances on his own, let alone take others with him.


    For so many people, riding a horse was the most convenient and fastest way.


    So, Lu Changsheng and the others mounted the horses and followed Lu Yuanding as he left.


    At the foot of the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s mountain, there were five cultivators from the Lu family waiting to accompany them to avoid any accidents on the way.

 Chapter 3: Ambush on the Way, The Dangerous World Of Immortality!

    Night falls.Lu Yuanding and his group took a rest in the wilderness.


    Not to mention, this spirit horse was indeed not comparable to ordinary horses.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t know how to ride a horse, but he didn¡¯t feel tired even after a long day¡¯s journey.


    ¡°Lord Lu, how long will it take to reach Qingzhu Mountain?¡±


    At this time, a young man asked.


    ¡°This spiritual steed travels a thousand miles a day. At this speed, it will only take a little over half a month to reach Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    Lu Yuanding said.


    A thousand miles a day?


    Half a month?


    After hearing this, everyone looked at each other in disbelief.


    Lu Changsheng was also speechless.


    That¡¯s too far.


    Lu Yuanding didn¡¯t seem to notice the ugly expressions on everyone¡¯s faces. S?a??h the N?v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    He took out a porcelain bottle and said: ¡°Half a month will pass quickly.¡±


    ¡°These are Fasting Pills. After taking one, you won¡¯t feel hungry for a month. Here, one for each of you.¡±


    With that, he distributes a Fasting Pill to each person.


    Lu Changsheng took a brief look at the brown pill the size of a soybean in his hand and didn¡¯t think too much before swallowing it.


    Now that they are on the journey, they have to take the medicine even if it¡¯s poisonous.


    Besides, there is no reason for the Lu family to harm them.


    After taking the Fasting Pills and resting for a while, some young men start sitting cross-legged to cultivate, indicating that they already have cultivation techniques.


    Li Feiyu, on the other hand, goes off to practice martial arts on his own.


    From previous conversations, Lu Changsheng knows that Li Feiyu, the young leader of the Crimson Whale Gang, is highly skilled in martial arts.


    At only eighteen years old, he is considered to be one of the top experts in the martial arts world.


    After resting for three or four hours, the group continued on their way.


    That¡¯s it.


    Half a month passes on the arduous journey.


    ¡°Cheer up, Qingzhu Mountain is just ahead,¡± Lu Yuanding says to the dejected young people behind him as he rides the spiritual steed along the official road.


    After half a month of boring travel, everyone was numb and exhausted both physically and mentally.


    Lu Changsheng also looks a little listless.


    In his previous life, he felt uncomfortable sitting in a car for a whole day. let alone riding a horse for half a month.


    Everyone became more energetic after hearing Lu Yuanding say that they were almost at Qingzhu Mountain.


    The days of travelling were finally coming to an end.


    The five accompanying Lu family cultivators also breathed a sigh of relief.


    It was their family mission to safely escort the immortal seedlings back home.


    But at this moment, something unexpected happens.


    ¡°Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh -¡°


    Dozens of crystal clear and sharp ice spikes suddenly emerge from the ground nearby, shooting towards Lu Changsheng and the others.


    ¡°Not good, enemy attack!¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Yuanding¡¯s expression changed drastically and he shouted angrily.


    At the same time, he stretched out his big hand, spread his fingers, and fireballs emitting a fiery aura flew out one by one, intercepting the ice cones.


    ¡°Protect the immortal seedlings!¡±


    The other five Lu Family Cultivators also displayed their techniques, creating earth walls and water screens to shield Lu Changsheng and the Immortal Seedlings.


    But in the face of so many ice spikes, three immortal seedlings were still hit by the ice spikes, piercing their chests, and with a ¡®thud¡¯ they fell lifeless from the spiritual steed.


    ¡°So this is the world of cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but swallow as he looked at this horrific scene, his face turning slightly pale.


    He may be a transmigrator, but whether in his previous life or in this one, he has never witnessed such a massacre.


    This is the first time.


    At this moment, he gained a clear understanding of the cruelty of the cultivation world.


    ¡°Hahaha, Lu Yuanding, did you ask my Chen family before you tried to take back those immortal seedlings?¡±


    Cultivators emerged from the ground one by one.


    Leading them was a middle-aged man in a large red robe.


    ¡°Chen Shuisheng, how dare you act so recklessly in our Qingzhu Mountain territory!¡±


    Lu Yuanding shouted coldly as he looked at the red-robed man in front of him.


    Of course, he knew the other person.


    It was their arch-enemy, the head of the Chen family from Hongye Valley!


    But he didn¡¯t expect that the latter would dare to sneak attack at his door.


    However, it was indeed the best time for the other party to ambush here.


    Not only were everyone tired, but their vigilance was also lax.


    As he spoke, a yellow talisman quickly appeared and burned in his hand.


    This was a message talisman!


    Calling the family for help!


    ¡°Quickly and decisively, kill!¡±


    Chen Shuisheng sneered, his lips moving slightly as he clapped his hands forward, releasing a cold air. It condensed into sharp spikes of ice, attacking Lu Yuanding.


    The ten cultivators behind him also acted, attacking Lu Changsheng and the other Immortal Seedlings.


    Their goal was not to intercept the Lu family members, but to target the Immortal Seedlings!


    Boom! Boom! Boom!


    The two sides began to clash.


    Chen¡¯s family had the numerical advantage, and combined with the fact that the Lu family had to protect the Immortal Seedlings, they were immediately at a disadvantage.


    ¡°Puff!¡±


    At that moment, a green wind blade sliced through the Lu family¡¯s defence, slicing one of the Immortal Seedlings next to Lu Changsheng in half.


    Blood splashed onto Lu Changsheng, stunning him for a moment.


    ¡°Be careful!¡±


    At that moment, another wind blade broke through the defence and shot towards Lu Changsheng.


    But Li Feiyu, who was standing beside him, had sharp eyes and quick hands. He jumped up and deftly pushed Lu Changsheng down, avoiding the attack.


    ¡°Thank you, Brother Li.¡±


    Lu Changsheng came back to his senses, feeling a lingering fear in his heart.


    If Li Feiyu hadn¡¯t pushed him down, that wind blade would have undoubtedly killed him.


    As a transmigrator with a system, it would be frustrating to die like that.


    After witnessing the cruelty of this world, even though he was scared, his determination to cultivate became even stronger.


    In this world of survival of the fittest, without strength you are no more than an ant, and your life is as fragile as a weed!


    ¡°Uuuuuah, cultivation is too dangerous, I want to go home!¡±


    ¡°Please let me go, it¡¯s none of my business.¡±


    ¡°Run away, staying here is just waiting for death!¡±


    Seeing the Lu family at a disadvantage, with several Immortal Seedlings killed, some cried and begged for mercy, while others chose to flee.


    However, there was a twist.


    As the two of them ran out of the Lu family¡¯s protective range, they were instantly killed by fireballs, wind blades and ice spikes, making anyone who tried to escape afraid to move.


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng and the others were like lambs waiting to be slaughtered, only able to pray that the Lu family would hold out.


    Fortunately, a short time later, the sound of breaking air could be heard.


    Figures were flying from the direction of Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Go!¡±


    Seeing that the Lu family¡¯s reinforcements had arrived, Chen Shuisheng did not hesitate. He made a decisive move and led the others to flee.


    ¡°Father, are you all right?¡±


    At that moment, a woman in a snow-white dress quickly floated down from the sky to Lu Yuanding¡¯s side, her voice was like clear spring water, and her face was filled with concern.


    She had delicate features, a slender and graceful figure, and her white dress fluttered, revealing a glimpse of snow-white legs, like a heavenly maiden descending to earth, making all the immortal seedlings who have just passed through the gate of hell be stunned.


    Lu Changsheng was no better.


    Having experienced the impact of beautiful women in the era of big data on the Internet in his previous life, he thought he wouldn¡¯t be impressed by anything stunning.


    But when he saw this woman in white, he was truly captivated.


    With elegant features, eyes like autumn water, a high and straight nose, lips like rosy clouds, and pale, jade-like skin, she completely embodied what it meant to have bright eyes and white teeth, with an air of icy purity.


    Most captivating was the woman¡¯s temperament.


    Elegant and ethereal, pure as a Snow lotus, aloof from the world.


    If it weren¡¯t for the look of concern on her face, she would have looked like an otherworldly fairy.


    ¡®If it were possible to marry into the Lu family and have children with such a woman, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem to have fifty or even a hundred children.¡¯


    Such a thought crossed Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    But he knew that it was clearly impossible.


    As the daughter of the head of the family, how could she marry such a ¡®breeding¡¯ son-in-law?


    It is only possible in a dream.


    ¡°Miaoge, Father is fine. It¡¯s  just that I am exhausted from the depletion of spiritual energy.¡±


    Lu Yuanding waved his hand at his daughter.


    Lu Miaoge.


    All the young men remembered the name of this stunningly beautiful woman.


    Lu Changsheng also remembered the name.


    The other members of the Lu family arrived one by one, and when they saw that Lu Yuanding and the others were fine, they didn¡¯t pay too much attention to the loss of the eight immortal seedlings.


    Although it was unfortunate that eight Immortal Seedlings had died, they weren¡¯t too heartbroken.


    After all, they hadn¡¯t invested much in those immortal seedlings.


    Later, everyone arrived safely at Qingzhu Mountain.

 Chapter 4: Three Wives!

    Qingzhu Mountain is not just a mountain, but a mountain range covered with crystal clear green bamboos.After entering the mountain, Lu Changsheng could clearly feel that the air was much fresher and more humid.


    Streams flowed through the mountains, birds chirped in the emerald green surroundings, and terraced fields of grain and vegetables could be seen on some of the slopes, creating a utopian scene.


    Within these mountains, the Lu family built various villages and mansions.


    Lu Changsheng and the group of immortal seedlings settled in the peripheral Qingzhu Mountain Manor.


    ¡°There is a first-level spiritual vein under this Qingzhu Manor. From now on, you will live here and practice with peace of mind.¡±


    ¡°You can rest assured; as long as you fulfill the previously agreed-upon conditions, you are free to leave the Lu family or stay with us.¡±


    ¡°Uncle Fu, settle them in.¡±


    Lu Yuanding said a few words and left.


    ¡°I am the steward of this Qingzhu Mountain Manor. You can also call me Uncle Fu. Follow me now.¡±


    Uncle Fu was an elderly man with gray-white hair and a slightly hunched figure.


    After introducing himself, he led the group to complete the necessary procedures while providing information about Qingzhu Mountain Manor.


    The manor was extensive, hosting not only them but also the Lu family¡¯s own immortal seedlings practicing cultivation here.


    However, most of them were descendants with average talents.


    Those with exceptional talents resided in the core area of Qingzhu Mountain, where there was a second-grade spiritual vein, and the spiritual energy was more concentrated.


    During their journey, the group encountered many members of the Lu family.


    These individuals curiously observed Lu Changsheng and the others, looking at them with a certain degree of disdain and arrogance.


    Regarding this, Lu Changsheng remained quite calm.


    In a more polite way, they were external family members marrying into the Lu family.


    To put it bluntly, they are here to breed.


    However, through observation, he could tell that regardless of gender, the Lu family members looked quite decent.


    This also made him somewhat relieved about the subsequent ¡®breeding.¡¯


    They¡¯re here to have children, so who wouldn¡¯t want the other party to look good?


    Lu Changsheng admitted he was somewhat obsessed with appearance.


    An hour later, under Uncle Fu¡¯s arrangement, Lu Changsheng and the others signed the marriage contract, processed their identity cards, received immortal cultivation techniques, and were assigned places to live.


    Their residence was an independent courtyard, covering an area of about two hundred square meters, with pavilions and loft, fully equipped.


    Sitting on the large bed in his room, Lu Changsheng took out the cultivation technique.


    ¡¶The Return to Origin Technique¡·


    As he opened the manual, an image of an old man in gray robes appeared, striking a pose and beginning to explain the cultivation process in great detail.


    ¡°No wonder it¡¯s an immortal cultivation technique; it even has image functionality.¡±


    Unable to resist, Lu Changsheng scrutinized the booklet. He couldn¡¯t figure out the principle behind the images and sound in the booklet, finding it quite mysterious.


    Then, following the instructions from the image in the manual, he began practicing.


    After a considerable effort, Lu Changsheng finally entered a state of concentration. His mind became clear, sensing the faint, colorful spiritual energy around him.


    Realizing that he had completed the first step of sensing spiritual energy, he proceeded to try absorbing it into his body.


    Under his control, spiritual energy slowly gathered towards him, entering his body through the pores all over his skin.


    This process was slow, and after the spiritual energy entered his body, it needed to circulate through his meridians before leaving a strand in his dantian.


    As the spiritual energy circulates, it also nourishes the flesh, blood, meridians, and bones of the human body, slowly expelling impurities from the body, thereby refining the essence.


    The night passed.


    ¡°Is this the ninth-grade spiritual root?¡±


    ¡°At this rate, it will take years and months for me to break through to the first level of Qi refining.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled bitterly as he looked at the cool breath in his Dantian Qi Sea.


    This is still practicing in a place with spiritual veins.


    If it were in a place without spiritual veins, the speed would be even slower.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng gained a profound understanding of the difficulty of cultivating immortality.


    ¡°Phew! It seems I can only rely on the system.¡±


    Lu Changsheng breathed out a long sigh.


    Knowing that relying on one¡¯s own efforts to cultivate is simply unrealistic, he can only rely on the system.


    ¡°I wonder when the Lu family will arrange a wife for me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought.


    ¡°Ding ding ding!¡±


    Just then, the bell in the courtyard rang.


    Someone had arrived.


    Lu Changsheng walked out of the room and opened the courtyard door.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, the Lu family has already arranged a welcoming banquet for you to wash away the dust. Follow me.¡±


    At the doorway, Uncle Fu spoke.


    Behind him, there were already other immortal seedlings.


    ¡°A welcoming banquet?¡±


    Hearing this term, Lu Changsheng vaguely guessed and nodded, ¡°Alright.¡±


    Subsequently, Uncle Fu called all twelve immortal seedlings and led them to a spacious and elegant hall in Qingzhu Mountain Villa.


    There were no other people inside, only twelve seats arranged with fine wine and dishes on top.


    After everyone took their seats, before long, a group of charming young women, each with a different allure, entered the hall one by one.


    Indeed.


    Seeing these women, Lu Changsheng immediately knew he was right.


    This welcoming banquet was arranged for ¡®breeding.¡¯


    About fifty or sixty women entered the hall, all with decent looks.


    Although there were no stunning beauties like Lu Miaoge, there were many attractive women, not inferior to some internet-famous celebrities from his past life.


    These women had clearly taken great care in dressing up, each with a different appearance.


    Some were petite and cute;


    Some had a simple makeup, gentle and elegant;


    Some had eyebrows like green blades, dressed in tough outfits, with a heroic and valiant demeanor;


    Some wore elaborate palace dresses, with black hair coiled up, dignified and generous;


    There were also those with a cold demeanor, like an ice mountain; graceful and charming, with a hint of seduction, dressed in hazy light gauze, long legs, and high heels, alluring, and so on.


    It can be said that with so many styles, there is surely one that will captivate you.


    ¡®This is quite a lineup!¡¯


    Lu Changsheng looked at the endless array of beautiful women before him and sighed in admiration.


    He felt that the Lu family was indeed generous in this regard, no doubt about it.


    Truly a proper cultivation family!


    ¡°These are all outstanding women from our secular branch of the Qingzhu Lu family. They are not only well-versed in etiquette but also proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. All of them are pure and innocent.¡±


    ¡°Today, they will be here to welcome and entertain you all.¡±


    ¡°Each of you may choose someone you fancy, and I will arrange the wedding for you.¡± Uncle Fu said.


    After saying this, he left the grand hall, leaving behind only Lu Changsheng and the twelve others, along with a group of Lu family women.


    Without the need for Lu Changsheng and the others to take the initiative, these women came to their seats on their own.


    Although they were secular women of the Lu family, most of them were also descendants of cultivators.


    There was no compulsion when coming here, everyone came voluntarily.


    Thinking of choosing a suitable immortal partner and giving birth to children with spiritual roots, the future would depend on the child¡¯s talent.


    Therefore, the initiative in this welcome banquet was more in their hands.


    Lu Changsheng was born in a farmer¡¯s family, and his appearance was ordinary.


    With only a ninth-grade spiritual root, only three women came to his side.


    He didn¡¯t mind at all and directly embraced all three.


    One should know how to be content.


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    Moreover, these three sisters were not bad.


    One looked pure and lovely with a lively personality.


    Another looked pure and lovely, with a hint of charm, giving people a sense of both purity and allure.


    There was also one with a gentle appearance, graceful personality, and the refined air of a well-bred lady.


    The first two girls had quite similar facial features, probably sisters.


    That¡¯s enough!


    If in the previous life, he could find three wives like this, his ancestors would be proud.


    Compared to Lu Changsheng¡¯s initiative, the other eleven were relatively reserved.


    For example, Li Feiyu, with a handsome appearance and a seventh-grade spiritual root, had seven girls approaching him.


    But he only chose a petite and beautiful girl, turning away the others.


    An hour later.


    The welcome banquet ended.


    Everyone had chosen their ¡®significant other.¡¯


    Except for Lu Changsheng, who chose three, others only choose one or two.


    They still harbored aspirations for cultivation.


    It was just because they had signed a contract with the Lu family; for the time being, they chose one person to show goodwill.


    Thinking that in the future, with successful cultivation, they could change their status.


    Later, under Uncle Fu¡¯s arrangement, the twelve held a wedding banquet on the same day.


    The wedding was simple, and after the ceremony, they went to their bridal chambers.


    ¡°Wife.¡±


    ¡°Husband x3!¡±


    In the bridal chamber, Lu Changsheng looked at the three charming and graceful wives in front of him, each with a different charm, and drew the bed curtain.


    In this year, Lu Changsheng, at the age of eighteen, married three wives.


    The most beautiful lady is called Lu Lanshu.


    The pure and charming one is named Lu Zier.


    The pure and lovely one is named Lu Qinger.


    They are a set of sisters.

 Chapter 5: Becoming a Father!

    Half a month later.¡°Lu Changsheng, you¡¯re quite impressive. Not only did you marry three women from my Lu family, but within half a month, you¡¯ve already made Lanshu pregnant!¡±


    ¡°Our Lu family has always been fair in rewards and punishments. Naturally, we won¡¯t mistreat you. Here¡¯s your reward!¡±


    ¡°A low-grade magical weapon, a flying sword!¡±


    ¡°A set of green bamboo robes!¡±


    ¡°A bottle of Yellow Dragon Pill!¡±


    ¡°A hundred catties of spiritual rice!¡±


    In the hall of the Green Bamboo Manor, Lu Yuanding spoke to Lu Changsheng.


    It had been half a month since Lu Changsheng¡¯s wedding.


    Realizing the limited effect of self-cultivation, Lu Changsheng had basically not practiced at all in the past half month, focusing all his energy on procreation.


    But his efforts were not in vain.


    Among his three wives, Lu Lanshu was confirmed to be pregnant.


    Upon hearing this news, Lu Changsheng was overjoyed. Whether in this life or the previous one, this was his first time becoming a father.


    Even though the birth of this child was entangled with many utilitarian factors, the joy he felt was genuine.


    The moment he learned he was going to be a father, he had already decided on the names for his child. If it was a boy, he would name him Pingan, and if it was a girl, he would name her Xile.


    These names reflected his wish for his children to lead peaceful and joyful lives.


    When the head of the Lu family, Lu Yuanding, heard the news, he came to Qingzhu Villa in person to commend Lu Changsheng. and provide generous rewards. S?a??h th? ???el F?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    A low-grade magical weapon, worth fifty spirit stones.


    A set of robes, worth thirty spirit stones.


    A hundred catties of spiritual rice, worth ten spirit stones.


    A bottle of Yellow Dragon Pill, worth ten spirit stones.


    In total, the rewards were equivalent to a hundred spirit stones in resources.


    When the other immortal seedlings heard this reward, their eyes turned red.


    Their monthly resources from the Lu family amounted to only two spirit stones and ten catties of spiritual rice. The reward Lu Changsheng received was almost equivalent to their three-year allocation.


    Just because he was the first to have a child, he gained three years¡¯ worth of resources.


    This made them grind their teeth in frustration.


    ¡°Thank you, Patriarch!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was also delighted, expressing his gratitude respectfully.


    He hadn¡¯t expected such rewards for being the first to have a child.


    However, he understood that Lu Yuanding was using this to motivate others to hurry up and have children.


    ¡°Hehe, you deserve it. Our Lu family has never mistreated anyone.¡±


    ¡°If you give birth to a child, the family will also have rewards.¡±


    ¡°If anyone is the first to give birth to a child with spiritual roots, the family head will give even greater rewards!¡±


    Lu Yuanding swept his gaze over the crowd and declared.


    This statement stimulated everyone, making them think about quickly going home to have children.


    Even Li Feiyu felt a bit tempted.


    However, after some time, when others gave birth, the rewards were only a bottle of Yellow Dragon Pill and ten catties of spiritual rice.


    It couldn¡¯t compare to the reward Lu Changsheng received in the first place.


    Another month passed, and Lu Changsheng¡¯s second wife, Lu Qinger, also became pregnant.


    For the second pregnancy, the family did not provide any additional rewards.


    If they were rewarded for every child born, the Lu family would likely be emptied.


    Then, after more than half a month, Lu Changsheng¡¯s third wife, Lu Zier, was also confirmed to be pregnant.


    In a little over two months since entering the Lu family, Lu Changsheng managed to get all three of his wives pregnant. Other immortal seedlings couldn¡¯t help but be speechless, wondering if this person had no interest in cultivation and was solely focused on procreation.


    Apart from Lu Changsheng¡¯s relentless efforts, he also calculated the ovulation periods and took the fertility potions provided by the Lu family, maximizing the probability of pregnancy.


    In short, Lu Changsheng could honestly say that he had put in the effort.


    After all three of his wives became pregnant, Lu Changsheng also began to focus on cultivating.


    Due to the pregnancies of his three wives, Uncle Fu sent two maids to take care of Lu Changsheng¡¯s daily life.


    These two maids had fair skin, and their looks and figures were all excellent. At a glance, it was obvious they weren¡¯t sent to take care of daily chores.


    Evidently, the Lu family considered him adept at producing offspring and sent them over for his ¡®breeding.¡¯


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have any immediate thoughts about these two maids.


    He wanted to have more children, but this kind of thing couldn¡¯t be rushed. It had to be done slowly and steadily; a slow and steady approach was the way to go.


    Working hard every day could really take a toll on the body.


    Before cultivating immortality, frequent activities only left him feeling a bit exhausted.


    However, after cultivating immortality, Lu Changsheng could keenly sense that his vital essence was depleting. It not only affected his physical condition but also slowed down his cultivation speed, requiring time to recover.


    This was also why other immortals were unwilling to crazily have children.


    It could really ruin oneself.


    In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.


    ¡°I finally broke through the first level of Qi refining!¡±


    In the cultivation room, Lu Changsheng, dressed in a green robe, opened his eyes, exhaled a long breath, his face full of joy.


    It had been almost ten months since he arrived at the Lu family.


    He had finally completed the process of drawing in spiritual energy and reached the first level of Qi refining.


    He officially became a cultivator!


    The speed wasn¡¯t particularly fast, but it wasn¡¯t considered slow either.


    After all, when he first arrived at the Lu family, he spent quite a bit of time on childbirth.


    There were nine levels in the Qi refining realm, and the first three levels were not difficult. As long as one persisted in cultivation, it was basically a matter of course.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s ability to break through at this speed was also thanks to the Yellow Dragon Pill, saving him several months of hard cultivation.


    Otherwise, Lu Changsheng estimated that it would have taken him two or three more months to break through to the first level of Qi refining.


    This also made him realize the importance of wealth and resources in cultivation.


    In the past half a year, apart from cultivation, he did not neglect other matters.


    He accepted the two maids sent by Uncle Fu as concubines, and they successfully became pregnant.


    In response, Uncle Fu sent two maids with good looks to him.


    Moreover, he was rewarded and had his monthly resources increased to three spirit stones and twenty catties of spiritual rice.


    ¡°Lanshu is about to give birth soon, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood up and tidied his green bamboo robe.


    Although this robe wasn¡¯t a magical treasure, it was extraordinary. When worn, it could automatically adjust its size, always fitting perfectly. It also had the effects of resisting cold and heat, and remaining unaffected by dust.


    After leaving seclusion, Lu Changsheng spent some time with his wives, visited Li Feiyu¡¯s house to catch up, and reminisced with old friends.


    Among the various immortals who came to the Lu family, he only had dealings with Li Feiyu.


    Not only because the two knew each other from the beginning, but also because on the way to Qingzhu Mountain before, Li Feiyu saved his life.


    Through such a long time of contact, Lu Changsheng also knew that although Li Feiyu was a man of few words, he was a warm-hearted person and could be a deep friend.


    After more than half a month.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous; your wife lives in Qingzhu Mountain Villa. They are nurtured by spiritual energy and have strong physiques. There won¡¯t be any danger in giving birth to a child.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, there are cultivators assisting in childbirth, so rest assured.¡±


    Outside the room, Lu Changsheng listened to the wailing of Lu Lanshu inside, clenching and unclenching his fists continuously, while Li Feiyu comforted him.


    ¡°I¡¯m not nervous; I¡¯m just excited and happy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and said.


    But his eyes and thoughts were erratic, obviously trying to appear tough.


    ¡°Have you thought of a name for the child?¡±


    Li Feiyu asked.


    Although the child would belong to the Lu family after birth, the father still had the right to choose the name.


    As for the surname, Lu Changsheng had the same surname as the Lu family, so there was no need to worry about the surname.


    ¡°I¡¯ve thought of it. The boy will be named Pingan, and the girl will be named Xile.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied casually, his thoughts still wandering.


    Before long, a clear and melodious baby¡¯s cry came from inside the room, making Lu Changsheng startle.


    And at this moment, unexpectedly, a system notification sounded in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    ¡¾Congratulations to the host on the birth of the first offspring, and you have won one lottery chance!¡¿


    ¡°Huh? A lottery?¡±


    Upon hearing this system notification, Lu Changsheng was momentarily stunned.


    Immediately realizing, this was the achievement reward for having a child in the system.


    He had no way to check this achievement, he could only explore it by himself.


    Without paying much attention to the system lottery, Lu Changsheng looked at the delivery room with concern.


    Before long, the door opened.


    A woman carried a baby wrapped in a blanket, red and wrinkled, out of the room.


    ¡°Congratulations, Young Master, it¡¯s a little boy!¡±


    Lu Changsheng reached out and took the baby, looking at his wrinkled and rosy face, bright eyes, and a smile appeared on his face from the heart.


    ¡°From today, your name is Lu Pingan.¡±


    ¡°My son!¡±

 Chapter 6: The Myriad Arts of Cultivation - Talisman Crafting!

    ¡°Lanshu, thank you for your hard work.¡±Holding the child, Lu Changsheng entered the room and looked at Lu Lanshu lying on the bed. He sat beside her, and gently held her hand.


    Although the two were bound by mutual interests and lacked emotional foundation, as the saying goes, time breeds affection.


    After so long together, with the child now born, they naturally developed some feelings.


    ¡°Husband.¡±


    A faint smile appeared on Lu Lanshu¡¯s pale face as she weakly called out.


    ¡°Don¡¯t move and have a good rest.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke softly.


    Holding the child and looking at his wife, at this moment, a sense of happiness welled up in his heart.


    He felt that continuing like this would be good.


    However, thinking about the attack by the Chen family on the way to Qingzhu Mountain, the cruel law of survival in this world where the weak are preyed upon by the strong, Lu Changsheng knew that happiness also needed to be protected by strength.


    Not to mention, without strength, when he leaves the Lu family in the future, the child won¡¯t truly be his.


    And¡­


    Having the luck to transmigrate to such a world, seeking immortality, and with a system by his side, he was unwilling to choose a mundane and ordinary life.


    Seeing Lu Lanshu looking weak and in need of rest, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t talk much, letting her rest well and handing the child to a woman nearby.


    It¡¯s not that the child has to be given to the Lu family right after birth, but he doesn¡¯t know how to take care of a baby, so he lets the woman take care of it.


    As for the child¡¯s spiritual roots, they won¡¯t manifest until five or six years old, and currently, they can¡¯t be detected.


    After leaving the delivery room, Lu Changsheng returned to his own room and silently said, ¡°System, I want to draw a lottery.¡±


    Immediately, a light red virtual lottery wheel appeared before him.


    It was divided into seven areas: Cultivation Techniques, Skills, Spirit Beasts, Elixirs, Magic Treasures, Treasures, and Other.


    ¡°It¡¯s quite comprehensive.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the things that could be drawn with joy on his face.


    The only downside was that this lottery wheel was a bit like the big wheel of the pay-to-win game from his previous life.


    It made him feel unreliable and a bit uneasy.


    Can it really give good things?


    Moreover, in his previous life, drawing from the lottery required spending money, and in this life, does drawing from the lottery require spending spirit essence?


    It made him feel a little weird.


    Well, let¡¯s just consider this lottery as the system¡¯s way of giving him some pocket money.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t overthink it and silently said, ¡°Start the lottery.¡±


    Immediately, a golden light started to spin on the pale red roulette.


    After five seconds, the wheel slowed down, and under Lu Changsheng¡¯s expectant gaze, the golden light stopped at Skills.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the Second-Rank Talisman Crafting Skill!]


    [Rewards have been deposited in the system space, and the host can check them at any time.]


    A light cluster resembling a talisman appeared on the large wheel, accompanied by the sound of the system.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind moved slightly, and in the system space, he saw a light cluster resembling a talisman with information displayed on it.


    [Second-Rank Talisman Crafting Skill: After use, the host can directly comprehend the Second-Rank max-level Talisman Crafting Skill and the corresponding complete collection of talismans.]


    ¡°Directly obtaining a second-tier full-level talisman technique!?


    ¡°System, I¡¯m sorry, I admit that I¡¯m starting to be a bit narrow-minded and biased.¡±


    When Lu Changsheng saw the information, his expression was full of surprise.


    He hadn¡¯t expected to get something so good in the first lottery draw.


    After being in the Lu family for so long, he didn¡¯t just focus on producing children and cultivating.


    He had also enriched himself by understanding many things in the cultivation world.


    He knew how precious and valuable this second-tier talisman technique was.


    Just like the ordinary world, the cultivation world has many professions and techniques.


    For example, alchemy, refining, talisman crafting, formation, beast taming, planting, medicinal cooking, spirit identification, prospecting, and so on.


    There¡¯s a saying from a previous life that if you have a skill, you¡¯ll never go hungry.


    The same is true for Cultivators.


    Not only will they never go hungry, but their skills are in high demand, making them popular wherever they go.


    That¡¯s because the threshold for Cultivator skills is higher ¨C you can¡¯t just learn them if you want to; talent and wealth play a significant role.


    Of all the skills, Formation, Alchemy, Refining and Talisman Crafting are the most popular.


    For example, the second-level talisman-making skill corresponds to the talisman in the foundation-building stage above Qi refining.


    With this skill, he could easily become a valued guest or guest official in some influential families and factions!


    Without thinking much, Lu Changsheng moved slightly and used the second-level talisman-making skills in the system space.


    In an instant, a wave of knowledge surged into his mind.


    ¡°Introduction to Talismans¡±


    ¡°Complete Guide to Basic Talismans¡±


    ¡°Complete Guide to First-Level Talismans¡±


    ¡°Complete Guide to Second Class Talismans¡±


    ¡°The Amazing Art of Talisman Crafting¡±


    ¡°How Talismans Are Made¡±


    ¡°Talisman Crafting: From Beginner to Master¡±


    After a while, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind was filled with a wealth of knowledge about talismans.


    And it felt like he had been drawing and crafting talismans for decades.


    He quickly approached the desk, picked up a paintbrush, and like a flowing river, drew a mysterious and complex talisman on a piece of paper.


    ¡°This feeling is just too amazing!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s like writing calligraphy. It feels like I have practised for hundreds of years, without any awkwardness or unfamiliarity.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, a product from this system is bound to be top notch!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the runic symbols on the white paper, his face showing a delighted expression.


    He wasn¡¯t drawing at random; this was the runic inscription of a first-tier, low-quality Fireball Talisman.


    It simply didn¡¯t turn into a talisman because he didn¡¯t use a talismanic pen, talismanic paper, spirit ink, and spirit power.


    He couldn¡¯t explain the drawing process himself.


    It¡¯s like eating and drinking; he¡¯s done it countless times and it¡¯s become a muscle memory.


    ¡°With the second-tier talisman technique, even if I leave the Lu family, I can still stand on my own!¡±


    ¡°No worries about not being able to marry or support a wife and children!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, his emotions excited and thrilled.


    After a while, he frowned.


    ¡°However, I can¡¯t reveal the second-order talisman technique right now. Otherwise, I won¡¯t be able to explain it and it might cause trouble.¡±


    There¡¯s a saying that the innocent man is not guilty, but he is guilty of having a treasure.


    As someone who had been eliminated by the Immortal Sect and was just beginning his cultivation journey, if he suddenly revealed his talisman-making abilities, it would surely arouse suspicion and invite trouble.


    Besides, he was now a son-in-law of the Lu family, living under someone else¡¯s roof. Once he revealed his talisman-making skills, who knew how the Lu family would react?


    He might go from being a ¡®breeding person¡¯ to a mere tool for making talismans.


    ¡°I can¡¯t rush this, it has to be done slowly. First, I¡¯ll buy some talisman-making materials, practice drawing symbols, then gradually reveal my talisman-making talent within the Lu family. Finally, of course, I will reveal the first- and second-order talisman skills.¡±


    ¡°That way, there won¡¯t be any suspicion. Maybe the Lu family will appreciate me because of my talisman-making talent, and my status could rise.¡±


    Taking a deep breath, Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and made up his mind.


    Now that he had seen the effect of the system and possessed the second-order talisman technique, he had gained a bit more confidence in this world and his future.


    He knew that as long as he remained cautious, had many children, and stayed out of trouble, even if he didn¡¯t become an immortal or ancestor, his future achievements wouldn¡¯t be too shabby.


    Early the next day, Lu Changsheng went out, took out the flying sword Lu Yuandeng had given him, and went to the Bai Bao Pavilion of the Qingzhu Mountain Villa.


    The Bai Bao Pavilion functioned as a department store.


    It sold various items such as magical instruments, elixirs, talismans, spiritual rice, spiritual vegetables, monster meat, and daily necessities.


    Lu Changsheng used the spiritual stones he received each month to buy monster meat and spiritual vegetables from Bai Bao Pavilion. S?a??h the N?v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Although the elixirs were effective, they were too expensive. For someone like him, eating spiritual vegetables and monster meat was better value for money.


    Today, he came to Bai Bao Pavilion to buy a set of talisman-making tools.


    As for the flying sword, since he had no money with him, he planned to sell it for some cash.


    ¡°Shopkeeper, do you sell talisman brushes, talisman paper, and spiritual ink here?¡±


    Arriving at Bai Bao Pavilion, Lu Changsheng asked the Shopkeeper, who was sitting on a chair.


    ¡°What do you need these things for?¡±


    The shopkeeper is an old man with gray hair and a immortal cultivator.


    ¡°I want to learn talisman making, so I plan to buy some materials and practice.¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained.


    ¡°Learning to make talismans?¡±


    The old man couldn¡¯t help but laugh as if he heard a joke.


    He looked at Lu Changsheng and said, ¡°Do you know how hard it is to learn talisman making?¡±


    The cultivators at Qingzhu Mountain Villa are not many, only about a hundred, and he knows most of them.


    As for Lu Changsheng, being a son-in-law and having a crazy amount of children, five in one year, has earned him a certain reputation in Qingzhu Mountain Villa, which has made a relatively deep impression on the shopkeeper.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, but my talent is mediocre. If I continue to cultivate like this, my progress will be slow. It¡¯s better to try to learn a trade.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head with a wry smile.


    He had thought about this excuse last night.


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s good that you have this idea, but I advise you not to waste money.¡±


    ¡°For a beginner trying to learn talisman crafting, it¡¯s normal to fail hundreds of times in the beginning. If your aptitude is poor, it¡¯s not surprising that you¡¯ll fail a few hundred times!¡±


    ¡°Even with the same type of talisman, if you make a different one, even if it¡¯s better than the first one, the failure rate is still surprisingly high.¡±


    ¡°For a beginner to become a qualified talisman master, it takes thousands of practices. Think of the costs involved.¡±


    The shopkeeper saw that Lu Changsheng was quite diligent in the Lu family and got five women pregnant in one year, so he kindly reminded him.

 Chapter 7: Making Talismans!

    Upon hearing these words, Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised. Although he had acquired the second-level talisman crafting technique through the system, he was not aware of the specific difficulty of crafting talismans.


    He just learned that crafting talismans was much more difficult than he had imagined.


    For a newcomer, it took thousands of practices to enter the door and become a first-tier low-grade talisman master.


    The term ¡°first-tier low-grade talisman master¡± referred to a first-tier talisman master.


    First-tier talisman masters were further divided based on the talismans they could draw, categorizing them as first-tier low-grade, first-tier mid-grade, first-tier high-grade, and first-tier top-grade talisman masters.


    The same classification applied to second-tier talisman masters.


    Lu Changsheng had obtained the second-level talisman crafting technique at its highest level, making him a second-tier top-grade talisman master.


    For a newcomer to elevate their talisman crafting technique to the second level, the time, energy, and financial resources required were beyond estimation.


    It might even consume a lifetime of effort without guaranteeing success.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng felt that the second-level talisman crafting technique was even more precious than he had imagined.


    ¡°Shopkeeper, I still want to give it a try,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a determined expression.


    No matter how difficult it was, the more challenging it was to become a talisman master, the more popular his craft would be.


    ¡°Okay, since you insist on buying it, I can¡¯t help but sell it to you.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s persistence, the Shopkeeper didn¡¯t try to dissuade him further.


    A few words of advice were already a kind gesture.


    Young people, they wouldn¡¯t turn back without hitting a wall.


    ¡°Ordinary wolf hair brushes, twenty spirit stones each, can be used about two hundred times.¡±


    ¡°One-tier ordinary talisman paper, one spirit stone per stack, ten sheets per stack.¡±


    ¡°One-tier ordinary spirit ink, one spirit stone per box, can be used about fifty times.¡±


    The Shopkeeper quoted the prices.


    Lu Changsheng nodded and took out his flying sword and said, ¡°Shopkeeper, please appraise this flying sword for me.¡±


    ¡°Is this the one given to you by the family head?¡±


    The Shopkeeper was somewhat surprised; he didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to sell his flying sword for talisman crafting.


    But considering he was a son-in-law, he wouldn¡¯t have much money without selling the sword.


    ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    ¡°I won¡¯t let you suffer for this flying sword. Fifty spirit stones.¡± the Shopkeeper offered, extending his hand.


    ¡°Deal.¡±


    ¡°Then, please give me one wolf hair brush, ten stacks of talisman paper, and two boxes of spirit ink.¡± Lu Changsheng said, nodding and placing the flying sword on the counter.


    The Shopkeeper indeed did not haggle. Selling the flying sword would only fetch a few extra spirit stones.


    Thinking about Lu Lanshu being pregnant, and Lu Zier and Lu Qinger soon to give birth, Lu Changsheng added, ¡°Also, give me one catty each of ginseng, licorice, angelica, astragalus, and wolfberry.¡±


    These were medicinal herbs cultivated by the Lu family, classified as spirit plants, with the effect of nourishing essence and replenishing qi.


    ¡°Alright, a total of thirty-seven spirit stones. I¡¯ll give you thirteen more spirit stones.¡± the shopkeeper said.


    Putting away his flying sword, the shopkeeper turned around, took out the items that Lu Changsheng wanted, and gave him thirteen more spirit stones.


    ¡°Thanks, shopkeeper,¡± Lu Changsheng expressed his gratitude and left with the items.


    In the study room, Lu Changsheng neatly arranged a set of brush pens, talisman paper, and spirit ink on the desk.


    Beside them were the books ¡°Introduction to Talismans¡± and ¡°Complete Guide to Basic Talismans.¡±


    The skill information provided by the system includes many kinds of talismans.


    But when it comes to acting, you have to do it all.


    You can¡¯t become a Talisman Master without reading a single book, right?


    It¡¯s a bit unreasonable.


    Therefore, just to be on the safe side, Lu Changsheng made another appearance and went to the Lu family library, spent a spirit stone and rented two books on talismans.


    ¡°The materials for drawing a talisman a hundred times cost approximately twenty-two spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°A first-tier low grade talisman can be sold for 1 to 2 spirit stones. If all are drawn as talismans, the minimum profit will be five times, and the maximum will be almost ten times.¡±


    ¡°If all are drawn as first-tier medium grade talismans, the profit could go up to more than twenty times!¡±


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, the profit is really high.¡±


    ¡°With my second-tier full-level talisman-making skills, it¡¯s effortless to draw all these materials into first-tier medium-grade talisman.¡±


    Lu Changsheng skillfully grinded and mixed the spiritual ink, calculating in his mind.


    Different grades of talismans have different material requirements.


    The wolf hair brush pen he bought was the most basic, suitable for beginners, capable of drawing basic talismans and first-tier low and medium grade talismans.


    It cannot be completely said that it cannot be used to draw first-class, top-quality talismans, but it significantly affected the success rates, and the brush pen will wear out quickly.


    Generally, talisman makers capable of drawing first-tier medium-grade, superior, and top-grade talismans wouldn¡¯t skimp on materials and tools to improve their success rates.


    Similarly, talisman paper and spirit ink were categorized as ordinary, advanced, and top-grade, with each level suitable for different talisman grades.


    After grinding and preparing the ink, Lu Changsheng spread the talisman paper, held the brush pen, took a deep breath to calm his mind, and began to attempt talisman-making.


    If he were a novice, this would be the time for bathing, changing clothes, and performing rituals to align body, mind, and breath.


    But Lu Changsheng was experienced and didn¡¯t need such formalities.


    The brush pen touched the ink, and then spiritual energy flowed through his palm, into the pen, and finally to the tip. The pen tip, coated with spirit ink, emitted a faint glow.


    The pen gracefully moved across the blank talisman paper, creating intricate patterns effortlessly. The entire process was smooth, without any hesitation.


    Lu Changsheng lifted his hand.


    A faint glow appeared on the talisman paper on the table, emitting a subtle spiritual aura, causing the spirit ink on it to quickly solidify.


    In a short time, the spirit ink solidified, the glow on the talisman paper circulated, then gradually dimmed and disappeared.


    First-level low grade talisman, Fireball Talisman, complete!


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng also breathed a long sigh of relief, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.


    Acquiring the relevant skills is one thing, but drawing the talisman oneself is another.


    ¡°It takes quite a lot of spiritual power to draw talismans. With my cultivation at the first level of Qi Refinement, I can at most draw two or three first-level low grade talismans.¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s a first-level medium-grade talisman, I estimate only one at most.¡±


    Lu Changsheng carefully examined the Fireball Talisman in his hand.


    As long as a trace of spiritual power is infused, the talisman can be activated and a fireball can be released.


    In terms of power, it¡¯s similar to the Fireball Technique of the third level of Qi Refinement.


    This is the power of talismans.


    With only at the first level of Qi Refinement, using a Fireball Technique would deplete all his spiritual power.


    However, with this amount of spiritual power, he could draw two or three talismans, each with the power of the Fireball Technique at the third level of Qi Refinement!


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng also drew a Lightness Talisman and a Healing Talisman.


    All first-level low grade talismans.


    Feeling that if he continued to draw, not only would his spiritual power be drained, but his mind would also become somewhat exhausted, Lu Changsheng put away the three talismans and began to meditate and cultivate.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes.


    After a night of meditation, his spiritual power and energy had fully recovered.


    Perhaps drawing talismans yesterday caused some consumption of his spiritual power and mind, making last night¡¯s cultivation more effective than usual.


    ¡°Drawing talismans consumes spiritual power and mind, but can also assist in cultivation to some extent?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised.


    But he didn¡¯t pay too much attention to these slight effects.


    He came to the desk, took the wolf-hair brush, and prepared to try drawing a first-level medium-grade talisman.


    Dipping the brush tip into ink without hesitation, he began to draw.


    The brush strokes were light and agile, flowing smoothly on the talisman paper, without any surprises.


    However, the moment he finished drawing, sweat broke out on Lu Changsheng¡¯s forehead, his face turned pale, and he seemed as if he had been completely drained, lying exhausted in the chair.


    After a long while, Lu Changsheng finally took a deep breath, sat up, and picked up the talisman on the table.


    First-level medium-grade talisman¡ªGolden Light Talisman.


    When activated, it releases a layer of golden light to protect oneself, capable of resisting an attack from the sixth level of Qi Refinement.


    ¡°The first-level medium-grade talisman is still a bit difficult for me now.¡± S~?a??h the ?ov?l?ir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, putting the talisman away and hiding it.


    In the days that followed, in addition to cultivation, he also added talisman crafting to his routine.


    Almost every day, he drew two or three first-level low grade talismans.


    Or a first-level medium-grade talisman.


    All these talismans were hidden in the bookshelf in his study, to be taken out when the opportunity arises.

 Chapter 8: Blessed with a son and a daughter, talents revealed!

    Time passed quickly and a month passed in the blink of an eye.Lu Changsheng¡¯s wife, Lu Qinger, also gave birth.


    It was a son.


    This time the system did not seem to reward him.


    Lu Changsheng, who had tasted the sweetness of the system, felt a little disappointed.


    But when he thought about it, it was normal.


    If giving birth triggered an achievement and rewarded him, he wouldn¡¯t need to raise the children; he could just keep having them to boost his progress.


    After the baby was born, Lu Changsheng did not immediately choose a name.


    He planned to wait half a month until Lu Zier¡¯s child was born and then name them together.


    This was also the wish of his wife, who wanted the sisters¡¯ children to have matching names.


    Of course, Lu Changsheng agreed to this small request.


    Twenty days later, Lu Zier¡¯s child was born.


    It was a daughter.


    There was still no response from the system; it probably required a certain number to be reached to trigger the achievement rewards.


    But Lu Changsheng was still very happy.


    Not because he favoured boys over girls, but because he now had a son and a daughter.


    After discussing the matter with his wife, Lu Changsheng named the boy Lu Wuyu and the girl Lu Wuyou.


    The meaning was the same as before: he wished for peace and joy.


    He hoped that his children would grow up in peace and happiness.


    And that his cultivation path would continue smoothly without any problems.


    One month later.


    On that day, Lu Changsheng came to the Bai Bao Pavilion and took out five basic talismans that he had not yet used and asked.


    ¡°Shopkeeper, do you sell these purification talismans, and how much are they worth?


    Revealing his identity as a talisman master naturally required a gradual process.


    So, after spending about three months drawing the ten batches of talisman paper he had purchased, Lu Changsheng left five talisman papers blank and drew the simplest purification talisman.


    The shopkeeper had mentioned that it was normal for beginners to fail hundreds of times when making talismans.


    If he could make five out of a hundred, he was considered to be quite talented.


    ¡°Purification talisman?¡± The shopkeeper was taken aback.


    Looking at Lu Changsheng, he remembered that he had sold flying swords to practice making talismans.


    A surprised expression appeared on his face, and he said with some disbelief, ¡°You turned the hundred materials you bought last time into spiritual talismans? And you made five of them?¡±


    Although the Purification Talisman was the simplest basic talisman, for a novice who had never made a talisman before, turning one hundred attempts into five successful talismans was quite extraordinary.


    ¡°Yes, I failed a lot at the beginning, but after succeeding once, it became much easier, so I made those five talismans.¡± Lu Changsheng explained.


    ¡°I want to ask you, shopkeeper, is this talisman valuable?¡±


    ¡°Let me see the talisman.¡±


    The shopkeeper was at a loss for words when he heard this.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng, an ¡®outsider¡¯ to the family, to have such a talent for making talismans!


    Lu Changsheng placed the talisman in his hand on the counter.


    The shopkeeper picked it up and examined it.


    As a cultivator, he had a certain understanding of talismans.


    He could see that although the lines of the five talismans were not very smooth and the quality was not high, they had all been successfully made without any problems.


    The shopkeeper sighed and said, ¡°With one hundred materials, you have made five talismans. Even if they are the same type of spiritual talisman, it shows that you have talent in talisman making!¡±


    ¡°But the cleansing talisman is just a basic talisman and not very valuable. Few people want it.¡±


    Saying this, the shopkeeper paused and continued, ¡°However, our Lu family has an incentive programme to encourage family members to learn skills.¡±


    ¡°For basic talismans like this, I¡¯m willing to buy three for one spiritual stone.¡±


    ¡°Even though you are an outsider, you can also enjoy this benefit.¡±


    The shopkeeper said.


    Simple talismans have limited effects and are mostly used in everyday life, so they are not highly sought after by cultivators, resulting in a low price.


    Three for one spiritual stone.


    When Lu Changsheng heard this price, he also had a psychological expectation.


    After all, many low-grade first-tier talismans are also priced at one spiritual stone each.


    At this price, with his one hundred percent success rate in making talismans, he could earn eight spiritual stones.


    However, he couldn¡¯t rely on this method to make money.


    Not to mention that a hundred percent success rate was too high.


    Even with his skills, if he only made that much money after two or three months of hard work, it would be like treating himself like a slave.


    However, Lu Changsheng had no intention of making money from basic talismans. He only used these five basic talismans to show off his talent.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Changsheng placed the three purification talismans on the counter.


    Then he took out eleven spiritual stones and said, ¡°Shopkeeper, please give me ten batches of talisman paper and two boxes of spiritual ink.¡±


    ¡°Give me these five talismans together, and I¡¯ll give you two spiritual stones.¡±


    When the shopkeeper saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s innate talent for making symbols, he was willing to sell him some good ones.


    Although he was old, he still had descendants.


    If Lu Changsheng could truly become a talisman master, it might cause him trouble in the future. s?a??h th? ?ov?l?ir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Thank you, shopkeeper.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately thanked the shopkeeper and placed the remaining two talismans on the counter, taking a spiritual stone with him.


    The shopkeeper accepted the talismans and spiritual stone and handed Lu Changsheng ten sheets of talisman paper and two boxes of spirit ink.


    ¡°Thank you again, shopkeeper.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thanked him again and turned to leave.


    ¡°Impressive.¡±


    ¡°Too bad he¡¯s not from my Lu family.¡±


    As he watched Lu Changsheng leave, the shopkeeper shook his head and sighed.


    If he were a blood relative of the Lu family and possessed such an innate talent for talisman making, reporting it to the family would probably result in the family investing resources in his upbringing.


    However, Lu Changsheng was an outsider, a son-in-law, not considered a true member of the Lu family.


    Late at night, afterwards.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the jade body lying on the large bed.


    Sitting up, he took a purification talisman from the bedside table and patted himself.


    Immediately, a gentle breeze blew through, removing the sticky liquid from his body and leaving him refreshed.


    ¡°This cleansing talisman is quite useful.¡±


    Lu Changsheng tried the effect of the cleansing talisman and was quite satisfied.


    On the bed, the dishevelled and blushing Lu Lanshu, with her beautiful intoxicated eyes, saw Lu Changsheng using the talisman to cleanse his body and said softly, ¡°Husband, this is too wasteful. I could have served you.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I drew it myself, it¡¯s not very valuable.¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand and said.


    ¡°You drew this talisman yourself?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Lanshu¡¯s red lips parted slightly, and a surprised expression appeared on her gentle face.


    Over the past few months, as one of his wives, she had naturally known that Lu Changsheng often drew talismans in his study.


    Even though she didn¡¯t cultivate herself, she had learned a few things from living in such a family environment.


    Knowing that making talisman was difficult, being able to draw talismans was quite impressive.


    Originally, for her group of people, marrying the young talents was mainly for the rewards from the Lu family, so they basically relied on their husbands.


    As for her husband, she didn¡¯t have too many expectations or extravagant hopes.


    The Lu family had made it clear from the start that these young talents were unlikely to achieve much.


    But understanding aside, if her husband had the ability, it would of course be even better.


    Whether it was in everyday life, chatting with her sisters, or returning to the secular world, it would give her a face.


    After all, besides relying on their husbands, there was also the idea of wives supporting their husbands.


    ¡°Hmm, it seems that I have a talent for making talismans. In the future, after I become a talisman master, I will make sure that you all have a good life.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke quietly.


    There is no secrecy in matters concerning talismans, and it will be revealed sooner or later.


    The Lu family may even investigate the matter of making talismans from those around him.


    So there is no need to hide it. Sharing some of this information with his wives and concubines may also harmonise the atmosphere in the harem.


    ¡°I believe in my husband.¡±


    Lu Lanshu whispered and looked at Lu Changsheng with eyes full of tenderness.

 Chapter 9: Martial Arts and Immortal Cultivation!

    The seasons were changing, and without realising it, more than a year had passed since Lu Changsheng arrived at Qingzhu Mountain.During that time, he had not taken a single step outside of the Qingzhu Mountain Mansion.


    Life was exceptionally dull, but every day was filled with cultivation, making talismans, and spending time with his wives.


    Although relatively uneventful, his days were still full.


    As for procreation, it had slowed down.


    Lu Lanshu, Lu Zier and Lu Qinger all just gave birth and needed time to recover.


    The two maids who had become concubines were also pregnant and would give birth in a few months.


    The two maids sent by Uncle Fu hadn¡¯t yet become pregnant because Lu Changsheng, being only at first-level Qi Refining, had limited energy and time.


    Moreover, he didn¡¯t see his wives as mere reproductive machines.


    He took the time to nurture relationships and maintain harmony.


    Although the Lu family regarded him as a breeder, he refused to see himself as a mere reproductive tool.


    The personalities of his wives were pleasant, just as Uncle Fu described them ¨C well educated, dignified and virtuous, without any affectation.


    From the perspective of Lu Changsheng, a transmigrator, they were surprisingly easy to get along with.


    Since all his wives were from the Lu family, they interacted well, resulting in a harmonious backyard.


    After finishing his cultivation and making two talismans in the study, Lu Changsheng noticed the good weather outside.


    He carried his two-month-old daughter into the courtyard to bask in the sun.


    Qingzhu Mountain experienced seasonal changes, and it was spring at the moment, with gentle and pleasant sunlight for sunbathing.


    After half an hour of sunbathing, Lu Changsheng heard activity in the neighbouring courtyard.


    He took his daughter and went to see Li Feiyu, his neighbour.


    Li Feiyu was practising martial arts in the small courtyard and showed impressive skills.


    To put it bluntly, against someone like Lu Changsheng, one punch would be enough.


    Though he cultivated immortality, he hadn¡¯t abandoned martial arts.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng, Li Feiyu stopped his practice, wiped off sweat with a towel, and casually said, ¡°I heard you¡¯ve been busy making talismans. How come you have time to visit me?¡±


    ¡°Just keeping myself occupied,¡± Lu Changsheng replied with a smile.


    Given their good relationship and proximity, his wives often chatted with Li Feiyu¡¯s wife.


    ¡°How¡¯s your talisman crafting going? I heard it can be quite expensive.¡±


    Li Feiyu went to the stone table in the yard, picked up the teapot, and poured a cup of brewed tea.


    ¡°It¡¯s going well, with some prospects. I¡¯m not aiming for perfection; I just want a skill that can support my family in the future.¡± Lu Changsheng replied as he sat down.


    Although he and Li Feiyu have a good relationship, it is naturally impossible to tell them things that are related to themselves, and the rhetoric is the same to others.


    ¡°That¡¯s good. With a skill in hand, you can stand firm wherever you go.¡± Li Feiyu nodded, pouring a cup of tea for Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°What about you, what are your plans?¡±


    ¡°The Lu family can¡¯t let you go on like this, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng took the tea and took a sip.


    Among the twelve immortal seedlings who came to the Lu family together, all have given birth to babies, and now only Li Feiyu is left who has not yet given birth.


    Rumor had it that his wife was still a virgin.


    ¡°¡¯The Scarlet Sun Heart Technique¡¯ I practice cannot leak my essance before the innate realm. I have already explained this to Uncle Fu, so the Lu family won¡¯t press me for now.¡± said Li Feiyu.


    He was a seventh-grade spiritual talent, and the Lu family was relatively lenient towards him.


    At this stage, they wouldn¡¯t force him.


    ¡°What about breaking through to the innate realm?¡± asked Lu Changsheng.


    Li Feiyu fell silent for a moment before saying, ¡°Since I¡¯ve signed the contract and used resources from the Lu family, I will naturally abide by the agreement.¡±


    ¡°In at most a year, I will break through to the innate realm. By then, I can also lock in my essence and ensure that my primordial yang doesn¡¯t leak out, it will only be used for procreation.¡±


    Impressive!


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but admire upon hearing this.


    I never thought martial arts could have such a function.


    Maybe I should practice it too.


    After all, I have three wives and concubines now, which requires quite a bit of effort.


    As for cultivating immortality and qi refining, it currently does not improve the body very much.


    He looked at Li Feiyu and asked curiously, ¡°Feiyu, once your martial arts break through to the innate realm, how does your strength compare to cultivators?¡±


    Previously, on the way to Qingzhu Mountain, Li Feiyu was able to quickly subdue a Chen family cultivator¡¯s wind blade, indicating that martial arts experts could also compete with cultivators.


    However, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t clear about the specifics.


    After all, he hadn¡¯t witnessed the strength of martial arts experts and had only encountered cultivators once.


    ¡°Breaking through to the innate realm, having innate true energy, should be similar to the spiritual power of a third-level Qi refining cultivator.¡±


    ¡°So, in a fight, it depends on whether I can get close or not.¡±


    ¡°However, a third-level Qi refining cultivator can manipulate objects, use magical weapons, and it¡¯s challenging for a martial artist to get close.¡±


    Li Feiyu explained with a wry smile on his face.


    In the martial world, an innate master was already a top-notch expert.


    He had been practicing martial arts since childhood, enduring hardships for over a decade, but he was only considered a first-rate master.


    Only after spending more than a year in the Lu family, consuming spiritual rice daily and being nourished by spiritual energy, did his martial cultivation progress so quickly that he could break through to the innate realm.


    However, a cultivator at the third level of Qi refining was already comparable to an innate master.


    There was simply no way to compare the two.


    The reason why he didn¡¯t give up on martial arts and still spent time on it was that he had practiced to this point and had some obsession in his heart.


    Lu Changsheng nodded, understanding the situation.


    An innate master and a third-level qi-refining cultivator is like a warrior and a mage.


    If the warrior can get close enough, he can still win. But if he can¡¯t get close, then he is basically dead.


    But when you think about it, you know that it is too difficult for an innate warrior to get close to an immortal cultivator.


    After all, in addition to magic weapons, if the cultivators also have any other means such as robes, talismans, etc., how will the warriors defeat them?


    ¡°Above the innate realm, are there further stages?¡± he asked, looking at his daughter in his arms.


    Suddenly, he thought that if his child didn¡¯t have spiritual roots, he could also send them to practice martial arts.


    After all, if the parents have spiritual roots unilaterally, the probability of their children having spiritual roots is very small.


    There is only a one or two percent probability.


    This is also the reason why the Lu family asked them to give birth to fifty children.


    This world is so dangerous, and it is impossible for my children to stay in Qingzhu Mountain for the rest of their lives.


    If they practice martial arts from a young age, not only will they strengthen their bodies, but they will also have some self-defense power when they go out in the future.


    Moreover.


    Because of the system¡¯s second function, Lu Changsheng always felt in his heart that none of his current three children have spiritual roots.


    The ¡®More Children, More Blessings¡¯ system will add all the talents and cultivation of the children to him.


    The spiritual roots of children manifest around the age of five or six, but that doesn¡¯t mean there are no spiritual roots before that. s?a??h th? ?ov?l?ir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    However, when the three children were born, Lu Changsheng felt no change in his own spiritual roots.


    So he had this faint guess in his heart.


    Of course, the specific situation will only be known when the children reach the right age and are tested. Lu Changsheng was just speculating and is not sure.


    ¡°Above the innate, there are Innate Grandmasters and Innate Great Grandmasters.¡±


    ¡°But even Innate Great Grandmasters can only contend with cultivators at the fifth or sixth level of Qi refining.¡±


    ¡°As far as I know, there are not many Innate Great Grandmasters in the entire martial world, so the two cannot be compared at all.¡±


    Li Feiyu shook his head.


    Lu Changsheng nodded, gaining a rough understanding of martial arts.


    Even if one cultivates to the limit, it is only comparable to the mid-stage of Qi refining.


    Thinking about the talents and strengths of his children that can be added to himself, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think, if he had dozens or hundreds of children practicing to become Innate Great Grandmasters, could he be on par with the later stages of Foundation Building?


    Once this idea came out, Lu Changsheng felt that in the future, his children could practice cultivation if they had spiritual roots and martial arts if they didn¡¯t.


    As for his own martial arts practice, Lu Changsheng just thought about it and had no plans to take action.


    Currently, besides practicing cultivation and making talismans, his wives and concubines occupied most of his energy.


    He didn¡¯t have extra time and energy to spend on martial arts.


    Time passed quickly, and over a month had passed.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s fourth child was also born.


    It was born to his fourth concubine, a girl.


    Lu Changsheng named her Lu Xile.


    He had thought of this name from the beginning.


    At this point, Lu Changsheng also noticed a problem.


    If he continued to have children like this, naming them in the future would be a headache.


    Thinking that he could establish a family generation name. In this case, naming would be relatively simple in the future.


    As for the other concubine, she would also give birth in two months.


    It is worth mentioning that after testing, it was found that the concubine was pregnant with twins.

 Chapter 10: The Second Manifestation of Talents!

    Inside the study room.Lu Changsheng had transformed the last piece of talisman paper into a first-level mid-grade talisman.


    Even now, drawing a first-level mid-grade talisman was still a bit difficult for him.


    It wasn¡¯t a matter of skill.


    Making talismans consumed spiritual energy and concentration.


    Without his second-level talisman-making skills, it would be impossible for him with only a first-level qi cultivation to draw a first-level mid-grade talisman.


    After a short rest, he picked up the talisman and then opened a locked cabinet nearby.


    Inside, layers of thick talismans were neatly arranged, totalling over a hundred.


    It had been almost half a year since he had won the lottery to learn how to make talismans.


    And these talismans were the result of his efforts over the past six months.


    ¡°Sigh, so many talismans, but I can¡¯t sell them for money.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the talismans and couldn¡¯t help but shake his head.


    Of the twenty packs of talisman paper he had bought, apart from his curiosity leading him to try a few difficult first-class talismans of mid-grade and failing due to insufficient spiritual power, all the others had been transformed into talismans.


    It wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to say that his success rate was one hundred percent.


    However, he didn¡¯t dare take any of these first-class talismans out to sell, as they could easily attract the attention of the higher-ups in the Lu family.


    As for secretly selling them elsewhere, it wasn¡¯t very practical either.


    Leaving Qingzhu Mountain alone required the approval of the Lu family.


    He was also a little afraid of going to the Immortal City and the market by himself.


    The cultivation world didn¡¯t have any laws.


    If he were to be robbed or attacked by rogue cultivators, what could he do as a first-level qi refining cultivator without any combat spells?


    After all, he is just a weakling at the first level of Qi refining and has not learned any spells.


    In other words, he is more flexible and stronger than ordinary people, and can only rely on talismans to protect himself.


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    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, telling himself that nothing should be rushed and that caution was the key.


    Immediately, he picked up the nine cleaning talismans, six clothes-purifying talismans, and three dust-avoiding talismans that he had drawn long ago, and walked towards the Bai Bao Pavilion.


    He was ready to exchange these eighteen basic talismans for spirit stones.


    At the same time, he once again showed off his talent for making spells.


    ¡°Shopkeeper, please help me exchange these talismans for spirit stones.¡±


    Upon arriving at the Bai Bao Pavilion, Lu Changsheng called out to the shopkeeper and placed twelve basic talismans on the counter.


    ¡°Wow, you made eighteen talismans this time?¡±


    ¡°And besides the previous cleaning talismans, you also made laundry talismans and dust-avoidance talismans!¡±


    The shopkeeper picked up the talismans, immediately recognised the other two types of talismans, and exclaimed in amazement.


    ¡°I¡¯m pretty sure about the cleaning and laundry talismans now, but the dust-avoidance talismans are still a bit tricky.¡±


    ¡°As you said, making talismans is too difficult and takes too much time. At this rate, I don¡¯t know how long it will take me to draw first-class talismans and become a talisman master.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed uncomfortably.


    Although all three talismans were basic, their difficulty was gradually increasing.


    ¡°It¡¯s already quite good. You are indeed very talented in making talismans. As long as you persist, you will definitely become a talisman master.¡±


    The shopkeeper¡¯s face was filled with emotion, he felt that this was quite incredible.


    Lu Changsheng could now draw three types of basic talismans, making him a talisman apprentice.


    As long as he persevered, he would undoubtedly become a talisman master.


    He put the talismans away, took out six spirit stones and encouraged him, ¡°Keep up the good work.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, shopkeeper.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took the spirit stones and left without buying anything else.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to buy talisman paper this time?¡±


    The shopkeeper was somewhat surprised to see Lu Changsheng leave with the spirit stones.


    ¡°The pen from before is worn out and can¡¯t be used anymore. So I¡¯ll wait a while and buy a new one when I have enough spirit stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, a bitter expression on his face.


    Although the expression is fake, the words are true.


    The wolf hair brush claimed to be usable two hundred times, but in reality, it struggled after one hundred and eighty uses.


    The rest was all supported by Lu Changsheng¡¯s second-level skills, so he could continue to make talismans with the broken talisman brush.


    With his current monthly income of three Spirit Stones, even if he saved constantly, he couldn¡¯t afford a new brush.


    Unless he sold the robe he was wearing.


    But Lu Changsheng had worn that robe for so long, he liked it and didn¡¯t want to sell it.


    The shopkeeper also remembered that Lu Changsheng had used this brush for a long time.


    He thought for a moment and asked, ¡°Lu Changsheng, what is your success rate in drawing basic talismans now?¡±


    ¡°For basic talismans like the Cleansing Talisman and the Clothing Purifying Talisman, I¡¯m familiar with them, with a success rate of about seventy to eighty percent.¡±


    ¡°As for the dust-avoidance talisman, I have about thirty percent confidence. As for the more advanced ones, like the safety talisman, I¡¯ve tried them a few times and failed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t know why the other person was asking this, but there must be a reason. After thinking for a moment, he replied.


    The difficulty level increased with each talisman, and the safety talisman was a higher level.


    If he had a seventy to eighty percent success rate with the safety talisman, he could try a first-class low grade talisman.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    The shopkeeper nodded and didn¡¯t say much.


    Lu Changsheng cupped his hands and turned to leave.


    At that moment, a fair-skinned, beautiful girl in a green dress walked towards the Bai Bao Pavilion with a happy expression on her face, passing Lu Changsheng.


    The girl glanced at Lu Changsheng with a hint of contempt in her eyes.


    Then she walked directly into the Bai Bao Pavilion and happily shouted to the shopkeeper, ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯ve reached the third level of Qi Refining!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper¡¯s face immediately lit up with a smile, ¡°Reached the third level of qi refining! Great, what reward do you want, Grandpa will give it to you.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, I want a flying sword!¡±


    The girl immediately made her request.


    ¡°No problem, when you reach the third level of qi refining, you can control magic weapons. Grandpa has already prepared a flying sword for you.¡±


    The shopkeeper said with a smile and led the girl to the flying sword.


    ¡°Thank you, Grandpa!¡±


    The girl said happily.


    Then she casually remarked, ¡°Grandpa, what was that immortal seedling doing just now? He didn¡¯t seem to buy anything, but he chatted with you for a long time.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, he practices talisman making and brought some simple talismans here to sell.¡±


    The shopkeeper replied.


    ¡°Talisman making? A immortal seedling like him, a burden to our family, dares to practice talisman making?¡±


    When the girl heard this, she couldn¡¯t help but sneered.


    Most of the Lu family members at Qingzhu Mountain Villa usually looked down on Lu Changsheng and other outsiders.


    The girl was no exception.


    She even felt disgusted because of Lu Changsheng¡¯s reputation of constantly marrying wives, taking concubines, and having children.


    Now that she heard that he was making talismans, she couldn¡¯t help but feel contempt.


    ¡°Yue¡¯er, what do grandpa usually teach you!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper wiped away his smile, looked at his granddaughter and said, ¡°Although Lu Changsheng is a son-in-law who married into the family, an outsider, he has been diligent and practical over the past year. He has done justice to our Lu family. If you spread such words, it will make our Lu family look petty and intolerant.¡±


    ¡°Besides, Lu Changsheng is quite extraordinary; he has a natural talent for making talismans. He is already a talisman apprentice. If he continues, he will surely become a talisman master in the future!¡±


    ¡°So you shouldn¡¯t say things like that in the future. If you meet him, you should befriend him. When he becomes a talisman master, it will be good for you!¡±


    The shopkeeper said.


    ¡°Is it true?¡±


    ¡°Then Lu Changsheng, is a talisman apprentice? Can he become a talisman master?¡±


    The girl was stunned upon hearing her grandfather¡¯s words, and then exclaimed with disbelief on her face.


    It¡¯s important to note that in the Lu Family, there were only two first-level talisman masters: the Fourth Elder of the Lu Family and the young lady.


    But now, her grandfather was actually saying that an outsider, a son-in-law, was an apprentice in talisman making and could become a talisman master.


    She was incredibly surprised.


    ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. Why would Grandpa lie to you?¡±


    The shopkeeper rubbed his granddaughter¡¯s hair in a comforting way.


    ¡°Why? Besides, how can he, a outsider, afford the materials to practice talisman making?¡±


    The girl still harboured some disbelief, muttering unhappily in her mouth.


    She had tried to make talismans before, but she didn¡¯t have any natural talent for it.


    Now that she heard her grandfather¡¯s words that this seemingly despised person had such a talent, it struck her and made her feel a little discouraged, as if she had been surpassed, which made her feel uncomfortable.


    ¡°Spiritual roots don¡¯t represent everything, some people just have talent in certain areas, and no one can predict that.¡±


    ¡°All right, when you meet him in the future, don¡¯t try to please him or curry favour with him. Just be a bit more polite.¡±


    The shopkeeper advised and comforted his granddaughter.


    In the middle of their conversation, he took a low-grade magical weapon, a flying sword, out of the cupboard and handed it to the girl.

 Chapter 11: Lu Miaoge

    In a courtyard of the Qingzhu Mountain Villa.¡°Old man, why are you so interested in this Lu Changsheng?¡±


    Uncle Fu thought that his friend was here to have a drink and chat, but he didn¡¯t expect that he was talking about something serious.


    He was a little surprised when he told him that Lu Changsheng was very talented in making talismans.


    Both of them were elderly members of the Lu family, semi-retired and in charge of simple affairs at the Qingzhu Mountain Mansion.


    ¡°Since this boy has such a talent for making talismans, and since he belongs to our Lu family, we can¡¯t let it go to waste.¡±


    ¡°Do you not know the current situation of our Lu family?¡±


    ¡°The old ancestor¡¯s condition is getting worse, and the Chen family has been making moves. If this continues¡­¡±


    ¡°This boy has an extraordinary talent for making talismans. With a little cultivation, he can become a talisman master for our Lu family, which would be a good thing.¡±


    The manager of the Bai Bao Pavilion sighed and said.


    Upon hearing this, Uncle Fu¡¯s face also showed a hint of seriousness.


    A few years ago, the conflict between the Lu Family and the Chen Family not only caused many casualties among the young members of the Lu Family, but the ancestor was also seriously injured in that battle.


    The ancestor of the Lu family was already old, and with this serious injury, his remaining time was probably limited.


    At present, the Lu family had only one Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator, the ancestor. If he were to pass away, without a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to defend them, they wouldn¡¯t be able to hold on to their current base and the blessed land of Qingzhu Mountain.


    Uncle Fu nodded and said, ¡°True, if this child can become a talisman master, it will improve the foundation of our Lu family.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll go with you to the patriarch and let him make the decision.¡±


    Soon, the two of them were on their way to Qingzhu Valley.


    Qingzhu Valley was the core area of the Lu family of Qingzhu Mountain.


    Below that, there was a second-level spiritual vein for Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators to cultivate.


    People like Lu Changsheng, who was a son-in-law, and the ordinary members of the Lu family usually didn¡¯t have the qualifications to enter.


    However, as elder members of the Lu family, the two of them had the qualifications. S~?a??h the N?v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    They arrived at a mansion.


    ¡°Uncle, you said that Lu Changsheng has a talent for making talismans?¡±


    The head of the Lu family, Lu Yuanding, was surprised to hear the words of the shopkeeper of the Bai Bao Pavilion.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Patriarch.¡±


    ¡°About half a year ago, Lu Changsheng bought a set of talisman-making materials from Bai Bao Pavilion, saying he wanted to practice talisman-making. At that time, I didn¡¯t take it seriously.¡±


    ¡°Unexpectedly, after a few months, the one hundred talisman-making materials he bought resulted in five finished talismans.¡±


    ¡°And this time, out of one hundred talisman-making materials, eighteen were completed.¡±


    ¡°Even though I don¡¯t understand talisman making, I can see that this boy truly has an extraordinary talent for it.¡±


    The shopkeeper of the Bai Bao Pavilion nodded in admiration.


    ¡°This boy came to our Lu family just over a year ago, and he hadn¡¯t started cultivating yet. It¡¯s unlikely that he had any experience in making talismans. In this case, he can indeed be considered an exceptional talent.¡±


    Lu Yuanding nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡°This Lu Changsheng is quite good. In the past year, he has worked diligently for our Lu family.¡±


    ¡°The other Immortal Seedlings are not very willing to have children, but Lu Changsheng has already impregnated five women in our Lu family.¡±


    At this point, Uncle Fu, who was standing next to them, also spoke.


    ¡°This Lu Changsheng was just a farmer. Before he cultivated, being able to marry a wife was already quite good.¡±


    ¡°Now that he has this opportunity, how can he resist the temptation of women?¡±


    Lu Yuanding chuckled lightly without paying much attention.


    He continued, ¡°However, this boy¡¯s humble background and willingness to marry and have children show that he is relatively simple and easy to control.¡±


    ¡°Since he also has such a talent for making talismans, we can consider accepting him as a disciple of our Lu family.¡±


    ¡°Uncle Fu, go find Miaoge and ask her to evaluate Lu Changsheng¡¯s talents in talisman making and see how skilled he really is.¡±


    ¡°If what Uncle said is true and he¡¯s worth cultivating, then give him some guidance.¡±


    ¡°But since he joined our Lu family just over a year ago, I¡¯m sure he hasn¡¯t fully committed. We need to observe him more closely.¡±


    Lu Yuanding pondered slightly.


    ¡°Yes, Patriarch.¡±


    Uncle Fu bowed and agreed.


    That day, Lu Changsheng was practising cultivation when he heard that Uncle Fu and the young lady were coming. He immediately got up and went to the hall.


    There were two figures sitting in the hall.


    One was Uncle Fu, the caretaker of Qingzhu Mountain Mansion.


    The other was a young woman of eighteen or nineteen.


    The young woman¡¯s black hair was lightly pulled back and she was wearing a pure white dress.


    Her slender and well-proportioned figure, elegantly seated in a chair, exuded an aura of elegance and dignity.


    She had a face as beautiful as snow, complemented by the white dress, and an ethereal temperament that resembled a pristine and flawless Tianshan Snow Lotus.


    This woman was exactly the woman Lu Changsheng had met once and remembered her name when he came to Qingzhu Mountain a year ago.


    Lu Miaoge.


    She was also the eldest lady that Lu Lanshu was talking about.


    The person in front of him looked exactly the same as a year ago, without any changes.


    Lu Changsheng glanced at her and then looked away.


    Now that the system¡¯s effects are beginning to show, Lu Changsheng has gained a clear idea with his second-level Talisman Master skills.


    He believes that with effort, his future achievements will not be lacking.


    Facing this young lady, unlike the first time they met, he no longer felt that she was unattainable and out of reach.


    Clasping his hands, he bowed and said, ¡°Uncle Fu, Miss!¡±


    Although he felt a little strange, it was all right for Uncle Fu to come over.


    But what could be the reason for the daughter of the head of the Lu family coming over?


    Someone like Lu Miaoge, who usually lived in the core area of Qingzhu Mountain, would never come to the Qingzhu Mountain Mansion.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, I heard Agui say that you have been learning talisman making during this period, and now you are a talisman making apprentice?¡±


    Uncle Fu spoke when he saw Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Agui?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was stunned when he heard the name.


    ¡°It¡¯s the shopkeeper of Bao Bao Pavilion.¡±


    Uncle Fu reminded.


    The shopkeeper of Bai Bao Pavilion is actually called Agui?


    Lu Changsheng found it a bit strange and vaguely understood what was going on.


    It should be because of his talent in making talismans.


    He immediately said, ¡°I¡¯m only a ninth-level Spiritual Root, and I know that cultivation is hopeless, so I thought I might as well learn a trade. That is why I have been practising talisman making during this time, and I can now draw three basic talismans.¡±


    ¡°It is very good that you have this idea.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve noticed your performance in the past year since you came to our Lu family.¡±


    ¡°So, I came here with the eldest lady this time to see how you are at making talismans.¡±


    ¡°If it is as Agui said, you are talented in making talismans, the family will naturally provide you with some support and cultivation.¡±


    Uncle Fu said in admiration.


    Lu Changsheng secretly thought the same.


    He immediately made a grateful gesture, clasping his hands and saying, ¡°Thank you, young lady, thank you, Uncle Fu.¡±


    ¡°What kind of talismans can you draw now?¡±


    At this point, Lu Miaoge, who was sitting on the side, looked at Lu Changsheng with her beautiful eyes and spoke, her voice was as melodious as a flowing spring, very pleasant to hear.


    ¡°Reporting to the young lady, I can currently draw the cleansing talisman, the clothes-purifying talisman, and the dust-avoiding talisman.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with his hand in hand.


    ¡°Can you draw the clothes-purifying talisman and the dust-avoiding talisman for me to see?¡±.


    Lu Miaoge stood up, revealing her graceful figure wrapped in a snow-white robe. She took out a set of talisman-making tools from her bag and placed them on the table.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pursed his lips and walked over to the table, immediately smelling a faint scent, the body scent of the young lady.


    He suppressed his wandering thoughts and picked up the talisman pen on the table.


    This pen was not the wolf hair brush he had bought before; it was a talisman pen made entirely of gold.


    The shaft and tip of the pen emitted a faint yellow light, and the words ¡®Golden Bamboo¡¯ were engraved on the end of the shaft.


    At a glance, Lu Changsheng could tell that this was a top-quality talisman pen.


    Without much thought, he dipped the tip lightly into the ink next to it and began to draw the clothes-purifying talisman.


    Of course, at this moment, Lu Changsheng was not drawing talismans as he usually did, with bold strokes and flowing techniques, freely expressing himself.


    Instead, he seemed quite nervous, drawing slowly with stiff movements.


    After a moment, a clothes-purifying talisman was finished.


    Lu Changsheng glanced at the elegant Lu Miaoge and continued to draw the ¡°dust-avoiding talisman¡±.


    Just as he was about to finish drawing the dust-avoiding talisman, when it was almost complete, the tip of the brush suddenly stopped, and with a gentle shake of his hand, the spiritual connection was broken, and a wisp of blue smoke wafted from the talisman paper.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss, I was a little nervous just now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said quickly.


    Of course, it was all an act.


    He had previously told the shopkeeper of Bai Bao Pavilion that he was only about 30% sure of the dust-avoiding talisman.


    In the current situation, success was almost certain, but due to excessive nervousness, he ended up failing. Isn¡¯t that normal?

 Chapter 12: The Second Lottery!

    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I can see that you can already draw dust-avoiding talismans.¡±¡°When you outline the lines of the talisman, you need to gently ¡®tap¡¯ and ¡®release¡¯ to express a sense of roundness. In the finishing touches, the turning strokes need to carry a bit of a ¡®acceptance¡¯ intention. In this way you can improve your success rate in drawing talismans.¡±


    Lu Miaoge comforted, her voice soft as water, calming everyone¡¯s hearts.


    The young lady is a talisman master?


    Lu Changsheng suddenly realised when he heard Lu Miaoge¡¯s professional words.


    No wonder Uncle Fu and this young lady came to judge him.


    It turns out that this eldest lady is also a talisman master.


    It makes sense, if she wasn¡¯t a talisman master, why would she carry an exquisite talisman brush all the time?


    He was just wondering how Lu Miaoge could be carrying an exquisite talisman brush.


    Since this is a matter of skill, I¡¯ll have to perform another act.


    ¡°Miss, may I ask what the intention of ¡®acceptance¡¯ means?¡±


    Lu Changsheng showed a modest and curious expression.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know the brush techniques for drawing talismans like dotting, releasing, touching, withdrawing, flicking, sliding, and flashing?¡±


    Lu Miaoge asked softly with a slight frown.


    ¡°I have only read an introductory book on talismans and a comprehensive book on basic talismans. I¡¯ve studied and experimented on my own without learning the brush techniques you mentioned, Miss.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with an embarrassed look on his face.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge pursed her red lips, unsure of what to say. S?a?ch* Th? N0v?lFir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    No one had taught him, and he hadn¡¯t learned any brush techniques; he had simply studied two basic talisman books on his own and reached this level of talisman making.


    This talent.


    Even she had to admit her inferiority.


    ¡°I have a book called ¡®Talisman Basics¡¯. It contains information on talisman-making techniques, the use of spiritual powers, and some insights I¡¯ve written down. Take it and read it carefully. If you have any questions, come and ask me.¡±


    Lu Miaoge took a booklet out of her storage bag and handed it to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Thank you, Miss!¡±


    Lu Changsheng naturally accepted the goodwill and excitedly expressed his gratitude.


    Then he carefully asked, ¡°Miss, should I draw another talisman?¡±


    ¡°No need, you have passed the test.¡±


    With a gentle temperament, Lu Miaoge put the talisman brush and spiritual ink away in her storage bag. Then she looked at Uncle Fu.


    ¡°All right, Lu Changsheng, since you have this talent in talisman making, from this month on, your monthly resources will be increased to five spirit stones and thirty catties of spirit rice.¡±


    Seeing this, Uncle Fu immediately declared.


    Then he took out a set of talisman-making tools from his storage bag and said, ¡°These talisman-making tools are also for you.¡±


    ¡°Work hard, as long as you become a qualified talisman master, our Lu family will definitely not treat you unfairly.¡±


    With that, Uncle Fu patted Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulder warmly.


    ¡°Yes, thank you, Miss! Thank you, Uncle Fu!¡±


    Lu Changsheng thanked them.


    Soon after, Uncle Fu and Lu Miaoge left.


    Lu Changsheng immediately accompanied them and saw them to the door.


    As he watched Lu Miaoge leave, the graceful figure in white, Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly.


    ¡°If it¡¯s not necessary, it¡¯s better to have less contact with this young lady.¡±


    As a man, it is impossible not to have thoughts about such an elegant young lady.


    However.


    There is a saying that a beautiful woman is a source of trouble.


    Such a stunning woman will undoubtedly have many admirers, both within and outside the Lu family.


    If he were to approach this young lady under the pretext of seeking advice on talismans, who knows if her admirers would come looking for trouble.


    So just to be on the safe side, it¡¯s better not to get involved.


    If he really wants to get close to her, he should do it when he has some power.


    It would be wonderful to discuss the way of talismans at that time.


    Only when you can endure it to the extreme, can you become an immortal!


    This is the motto that Lu Changsheng has set for himself.


    At that moment, Lu Lanshu, Lu Zier, Lu Qinger and the other women saw Uncle Fu and Miss Lu Miaoge leaving. They rushed over and asked Lu Changsheng what had happened.


    Uncle Fu is the caretaker of Qingzhu Mountain Villa, and his status is far from ordinary.


    Besides, he came here with Miss Lu Miaoge, so it cannot be a trivial matter.


    Lu Changsheng did not hide anything from his wives and explained the situation truthfully.


    When the wives heard that their husbands had been recognised by the Lu family for his talisman making talents, they were suddenly overjoyed.


    After all, Lu Changsheng¡¯s status in the Lu family had risen, and as their wives, they also benefited from this elevated position.


    At the same time, Uncle Fu, who had left Qingzhu Mansion, asked Lu Miaoge, ¡°Miss, how is Lu Changsheng¡¯s talisman making talent? How long will it take him to become a talisman master?¡±


    Although he was a cultivator, his knowledge of talismans was limited.


    ¡°His talisman talent is very high, higher than mine.¡± Lu Miaoge replied quietly.


    ¡°What!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Uncle Fu showed a surprised expression.


    Their young lady, now twenty-four years old, was already a first-class mid-level talisman master.


    Within twenty years, it is expected that she will reach the second level.


    At this moment, it was said that Lu Changsheng¡¯s talent for making talismans was higher than hers.


    Doesn¡¯t this mean that Lu Changsheng has the potential to become a second-tier talisman master in the future?


    This is simply amazing.


    If they knew that Lu Changsheng was already a second-level talisman master, and a top-level one at that, their reactions would be unimaginable.


    The next day, the news of Lu Changsheng becoming a talisman apprentice spread throughout Qingzhu Mansion.


    Many people from the Lu family and the immortal seedlings were shocked, and became envious and jealous of Lu Changsheng.


    No one expected a mere son-in-law to have such an extraordinary talisman talent.


    Previously, many young cultivators had heard about Lu Changsheng¡¯s attempts at talisman making and secretly mocked him, thinking that he was dreaming.


    But today, they came to congratulate and admire Lu Changsheng, and each of them gave him a spirit stone as a gift.


    Li Feiyu also gave him a spirit stone, but Lu Changsheng returned it later.


    Currently, he had five spirit stones and thirty kilograms of spirit rice per month, while Li Feiyu had only two spirit stones and ten kilograms of spirit rice. How dare he accept the money?


    As for the spirit stones from other immortal seedlings, of course he didn¡¯t return them.


    With the ten spirit stones added to his account, he was quite satisfied.


    He also examined the set of talisman-making tools that Uncle Fu had presented yesterday.


    It included an ordinary talisman pen, which was of better quality than the wolf hair talisman pen, and could be used about three to five hundred times.


    Then there were ten batches of talisman paper and two boxes of spirit ink, the same quality as the ones he had bought earlier.


    If they were converted into spirit stones, it would be around sixty to seventy spirit stones.


    With this reward and an increase in treatment to five spirit stones and thirty kilograms of spirit rice per month, it was more than enough.


    When Lu Changsheng thought about Uncle Fu and the young lady coming over thanks to the help of the shopkeeper of the Bai Bao Pavilion, he drew some simple talismans as gifts and went to express his gratitude.


    He understood these social niceties.


    Meanwhile, five days later, Lu Changsheng¡¯s concubine, pregnant with twins, gave birth.


    They were two boys.


    Having known for a long time that they were twins, Lu Changsheng did not show too much surprise.


    Moreover, after becoming a father of four, when Lu Changsheng saw his children about to be born, he no longer felt the nervous and excited emotions he had at the beginning.


    He was much calmer than before.


    However, when the twins were born, Lu Changsheng was pleasantly surprised to hear the system¡¯s prompt sound.


    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations to the host for giving birth to first time twins, and you have won a lottery chance!¡¿


    ¡°First time twin birth.¡±


    ¡°It seems that the achievements of this system are similar to those of some previous games.¡±


    ¡°As long as certain things happen for the first time or reach a certain number, the system can distribute rewards.¡±


    Hearing the system¡¯s prompt, Lu Changsheng felt joy in his heart and thought for a moment.


    After looking at his twin children, Lu Changsheng went to his study and silently said,


    ¡°System, I want to draw a lottery.¡±


    Immediately.


    A virtual lottery wheel appeared in a light red colour, identical to the previous one.


    It was divided into seven sections: Martial Arts, Skills, Pets, Elixirs, Magic Tools, Treasures and Other.


    ¡°I wonder what I can draw this time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, feeling very excited.


    After all, the second-level inscription technique he received earlier was a pleasant surprise.


    ¡°Start the lottery.¡±


    As he spoke, a golden light began to spin on the bright red wheel.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s expectant gaze, the golden light slowed down and finally stopped at technique.

 Chapter 13: Immortal Beauty Technique!

    ¡¾Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the Immortal Beauty Technique!¡¿¡¾The reward has been sent to the system space, and the host can check it at any time¡¿.


    A translucent jade scroll with patterns appeared, accompanied by the sound of the system message.


    ¡°Immortal Beauty Technique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the reward and frowned slightly.


    Why does this name sound so strange?


    His mind stirred, and he checked the ¡°Immortal Beauty Technique¡± in the system space.


    Immediately, a stream of information appeared.


    ¡°All things in the world have beauty or ugliness, and a person¡¯s appearance, superficial traits, are inherent. However, everyone has the right to pursue beauty.¡±


    ¡°This technique is called the Immortal Beauty Technique, and its purpose is to enable people to pursue incomparable immortal beauty!¡±


    ¡¾Cultivation Technique: Immortal Beauty Technique¡¿


    ¡¾Level: Peripherial¡¿


    ¡¾Explanation: In ancient times, there was an exceptionally talented and stunning individual named ¡°Old Man Tian Ku,¡± who, due to his naturally ugly and repulsive appearance, suffered scorn and hardship on his cultivation path. Therefore, he painstakingly created the Immortal Beauty Technique. By practicing this technique, one can improve one¡¯s appearance, bone structure, and superficial characteristics, enhance one¡¯s charm, and maintain eternal youth¡¿


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng was speechless after seeing the introduction of this technique.


    He didn¡¯t expect to receive such a mediocre cultivation technique on his second lottery draw.


    After practicing The Immortal Beauty Technique, it has no other effect except making people look better, sound better, enhance their temperament and charm, and stay youthful forever.


    Lu Changsheng really didn¡¯t know what to say.


    No matter what kind of skill you get, wouldn¡¯t it be better than this one?


    ¡°Only someone incredibly boring would create such a mediocre cultivation technique.¡± S?a??h the Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°It¡¯s really a waste to get a side level skill like this.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head in regret.


    According to his understanding, in the cultivation world, cultivation techniques are classified as: Primary, Advanced, Profound, Peripheral, and Genuine.


    The Return to Origin Technique he practiced was a beginner-level cultivation technique.


    And the Lu Family¡¯s core cultivation method is considered to be an advanced-level method.


    Now, he has obtained a Unorthodox level technique.


    A technique that was two levels higher than the Lu family¡¯s core technique turned out to be an auxiliary technique that was not helpful in cultivation or combat.


    This made Lu Changsheng feel very uncomfortable, even a bit nauseous.


    ¡°Well, even though it is mediocre, it can¡¯t be said to be completely useless.¡±


    ¡°After all, there is the effect of eternal youth, and being handsome and charming makes it easier for others to make a favorable impression. There are quite a few advantages.¡±


    ¡°I remember playing a cultivation game in my previous life, and there was a style called ¡®Soft Rice Flow¡¯ where you become handsome and then rely on wealthy women and powerful figures.¡±


    ¡°If I can find an immortal lady several thousand years older than me in the future, my path to immortality will be smooth.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and began to comfort himself.


    Then, with a slight mental movement, he directly used the cultivation technique and inherited it.


    Immediately, detailed information about the Immortal Beauty Technique and its cultivation methods poured into Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, it turns out that being ugly is so difficult. No wonder Old Man Tian Ku had to create such a technique.¡±


    After thoroughly understanding the cultivation technique, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    According to the records of this cultivation technique, human appearance is divided into seven levels: Repulsive, Ugly, Bizarre, Ordinary, Outstanding, Extraordinary, and Immortal Beauty.


    And the appearance of the creator ¡°Old Man Tian Ku¡± was Ugly and Repulsive.


    This also caused him to suffer a lot from the scorn and hardship on his cultivation path.


    After all, such an appearance immediately gave people the impression that he was not a good person.


    Not only did people avoid interacting with him, but if something bad happens, they will easily become suspicious of him.


    There were even some ¡°Face Dogs¡± who thought he was too ugly and were offended, so they directly tried to kill him.


    It was truly a great tragedy.


    In his past and present lives, Lu Changsheng is not particularly handsome, but he is far from being considered ugly.


    So it is difficult for him to understand the determination of Old Man Tian Ku who created this technique.


    But after studying the techniques and knowing the creator¡¯s psychological experience,  he gained some understanding.


    ¡°Fortunately, practicing this technique doesn¡¯t require much effort, and it doesn¡¯t interfere with cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, given my current situation, it would be unwise to spend time and energy cultivating such a technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to cultivate this Immortal Beauty Technique.


    Although he has no obsession with his appearance, if he can be more handsome and remain youthful forever, why not do it?


    After he becomes handsome, there might be ¡°fairies¡± who will take the initiative to approach him in the future.


    Besides, there¡¯s an old saying in his past life: ¡°Since you¡¯re here, why not?¡±


    Now that he¡¯s received the technique, it would be a loss if he didn¡¯t practice it, right?


    The main reason is that it is very easy to cultivate, and there are two methods.


    One is to absorb spiritual energy through meditation, and then let the spiritual energy circulate in your body, slowly refining and improving the defects and flaws in your appearance.


    The other cultivation method is to use the essence of the five elements-metal, wood, water, fire, and earth-to build the foundation.


    This method does not require personal cultivation. The essence of the five elements in the body will automatically operate the technique, baptize the body, and improve one¡¯s appearance.


    To put it simply, a person will become more and more beautiful as time goes by.


    And the essence of these five elemental materials has no special requirements; ordinary first- and second-tier spiritual materials are sufficient, and there is no need for rare and precious spiritual items.


    However, Lu Changsheng can only use the first method for now.


    He can¡¯t afford first-class spiritual materials.


    Soon Lu Changsheng began to cultivate the Immortal Beauty Technique.


    After one night, on the second day, Lu Changsheng looked at himself in the mirror.


    Although his appearance was the same as before, he felt that he had become much more handsome.


    After staring at himself for half a moment, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t continue.


    Knowing himself well, he knew that this was an illusion.


    It¡¯s like feeling thinner after every run.


    Besides, even though this Immortal Beauty Technique is considered an Unorthodox technique, it¡¯s not that miraculous.


    It doesn¡¯t mean that you can go from being ugly and disgusting to being Immortal Beauty after you cultivate.


    Just by practicing it, a person¡¯s appearance, bone structure, skin, and so on will silently improve in a positive direction.


    When the modification reaches a certain point, after reaching the limit, there is no further effect.


    It¡¯s not a matter of how many layers you have; reaching a certain level doesn¡¯t automatically make you Immortal Beauty.


    Wouldn¡¯t it be inconvenient if there was a standard for Immortal Beauty and everyone who practised the technique looked the same?


    This group of practitioners would all end up looking the same, and they wouldn¡¯t be worthy of being called Immortal Beauty.


    In the blink of an eye, more than a month has passed.


    With the revelation of his talisman-making talent, Lu Changsheng¡¯s life has become more comfortable, and his overall physical and mental condition is also good.


    This month, with a little effort, he successfully impregnated one of the two maids who had not yet become his concubines.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t wait for Uncle Fu to take the initiative, but went to see him and announced his intention to take concubines.


    After all, things like making talismans are more or less enough.


    Taking a wife, having concubines, and having children is the right way.


    Through two system lotteries, Lu Changsheng also tasted the sweetness.


    When Uncle Fu found out about Lu Changsheng¡¯s intentions and heard his words, he fell silent.


    Even though a year and a half had passed, other Immortal Seedlings were still somewhat resistant to the idea of getting married and having children.


    However, Lu Changsheng not only did not resist, but also actively expressed his desire to take concubines, leaving Uncle Fu somewhat perplexed.


    After a moment of silence, he agreed.


    He inquired about Lu Changsheng¡¯s preferences and said that he would send two later.


    However, he explained that including these two, Lu Changsheng had already married nine people, so there would be no more in the future.


    And because of Lu Changsheng¡¯s talent in making talismans, Uncle Fu also advised him not to be too obsessed with women and to focus more on the path of talismans.


    Because of his talent for making talismans and his background as a farmer, Lu Changsheng had performed well in the past year and a half, and the Lu family was considering taking him into their ranks.


    Whether he produces fifty or not is not that important.


    If Lu Changsheng¡¯s obsession with women caused him to neglect his main duties and ruin himself at this time, it would be hard to explain to the people in charge.


    Of course, Lu Changsheng promised to concentrate more on the path of talismans.


    He thought that nine would probably be enough.


    If he gives birth to one every year, he can have nine children in one year.


    Ten days later, as promised, Uncle Fu brought two young women from the Lu family to serve as his concubines.


    At the same time, he also brought four elderly women to take care of Lu Changsheng¡¯s family, doing laundry, cooking, and taking care of the children.


    When Lu Changsheng saw the four women in their forties and fifties, he sighed deeply.


    He felt a little insulted.


    In the past, the maids and servants were young girls, but now they have become old women.


    It seems that these are the last two.

 Chapter 14: Second Stage of Qi Refining!

    Half a year later.¡°Second Stage of Qi Refining!¡±


    In the training room, Lu Changsheng¡¯s robe fluttered without wind as he woke up from the meditation state.


    He exhaled a breath of impure air, a joyful expression on his face.


    After a year and a half of hard cultivation, he finally broke through from Qi Refining First Stage to Qi Refining Second Stage.


    It took so long because he was delayed by making babies and creating talismans.


    Otherwise, with his current monthly resources of five spirit stones, occasionally buying some spiritual tea and medicine would also be beneficial to his cultivation.


    However, the time spent, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, was well worth it.


    In the past six months, Lu Changsheng took his seventh concubine and the two Lu family women sent by Uncle Fu as his concubines, and both of them were successfully pregnant.


    Meanwhile, Lu Lanshu, Lu Zier, and Lu Qinger were all pregnant with their second child.


    In half a year, Lu Changsheng had six more children about to be born.


    This drew the attention of the housekeeper, who came to advise Lu Changsheng to exercise restraint in matters of women; there was no need to be so hasty in having children.


    As for talisman making, in the past six months, he had drawn more than two hundred talismans. Fifty of them were crafted into basic talismans, which were sold to the Bai Bao Pavilion to supplement household expenses.


    He also told the housekeeper that he was already about sixty percent confident in making peace talismans.


    He estimated that in a few more months, he could try making first-grade talismans.


    As long as he could successfully draw a first-grade low-quality talisman, he would be considered an entry-level talisman master. S~?a??h the N?v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Qi Refining Second Stage, the spiritual power is nearly twice as profound as Qi Refining First Stage.¡±


    ¡°Now, drawing a first-grade medium-quality talisman is no longer difficult for me. Unlike before, drawing one would almost exhaust me, and too challenging talismans would directly fail.¡±


    ¡°If there are materials, I might even try drawing some first-grade high-quality talismans for self-defense.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood up and felt the spiritual power in the sea of ????dantian.


    What hinders him from drawing talismans is not the skill but his own cultivation.


    As long as his cultivation reaches the threshold of talisman crafting, he can successfully draw talismans.


    But for now, with his tools and materials, he can only draw first-grade medium-quality talismans, and he cannot attempt to draw first-grade high-quality talismans.


    Even with his second-level high grade talisman crafting skill, without materials, it¡¯s impossible to make something out of nothing.


    If he were to buy advanced talisman crafting materials at Bai Bao Pavilion, he didn¡¯t know how to explain it and didn¡¯t have the spare money.


    ¡°Now I can also try practicing spells.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, besides talismans, I have no other means.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to himself.


    He has not practiced any spells yet.


    Apart from using talismans, he basically has no combat power.


    On the path of cultivation, conflicts and battles are unavoidable.


    Even if Lu Changsheng doesn¡¯t want to fight, just wants to peacefully marry and have children, trouble will find its way to him.


    It is impossible to rely on luck to walk the path steadily. It is undoubtedly self-deception.


    ¡°But there¡¯s no need to rush. As long as I don¡¯t leave the Lu family, there shouldn¡¯t be any danger for now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, walked out of the training room, and went to play and relax with his children.


    Just as he lifted a child into the courtyard, Lu Changsheng saw Li Feiyu coming.


    He teased his eldest son in his arms, ¡°Come, call Uncle Li.¡±


    The child is just over a year old, only capable of babbling incoherent words.


    ¡°Changsheng, congratulations on breaking through to the Second Stage of Qi refinement,¡± Li Feiyu congratulated Lu Changsheng.


    He lived next door to Lu Changsheng.


    He was practicing martial arts in the courtyard, and when he sensed the spiritual energy fluctuations here he knew that Lu Changsheng had broken through to the Second Stage of Qi refinement.


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s been a while, and it¡¯s about time for a breakthrough,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    Li Feiyu, a seventh-grade spiritual root, devoted himself to cultivation and did not waste any time on romantic affairs. He had broken through to the Second Stage of Qi refinement half a year ago.


    ¡°Changsheng, why do I feel that you look much fairer and more attractive than before? What have you been up to?¡± Li Feiyu suddenly remarked, looking at Lu Changsheng holding the child.


    Although they lived next door, they only gathered once every month or two.


    ¡°Oh, really?¡± Lu Changsheng paused slightly upon hearing Li Feiyu¡¯s words.


    Immediately, he thought it might be the effect of practicing the Immortal Beauty Technique.


    Although he didn¡¯t pay much attention to this cultivation technique, he would practice it occasionally.


    Although cultivating immortality and refining Qi had the effect of rejuvenation and beautifying the skin, there wasn¡¯t much improvement in appearance, facial features, or skin whitening in the early stages.


    Casually, Lu Changsheng said, ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because I used to do farm work, and now I¡¯ve been living comfortably and growing up, naturally, I¡¯ve improved a bit.¡±


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, originally, we were like red flowers and green leaves together. If you continue like this, won¡¯t I be overshadowed?¡± Li Feiyu teased.


    ¡°Get lost! Give me a few more years, and you¡¯ll be the green leaf to compliment me, you brat,¡± Lu Changsheng laughed and scolded.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu family¡¯s book tower, spent a spirit stone, and rented a book called ¡°Introduction to Basic Spells¡± to start practicing spells.


    ¡°Sizzle!¡±


    In the practice room, Lu Changsheng stretched out a finger, and sparks continuously appeared half an inch above the fingertip but extinguished as soon as they formed into a fireball.


    Lu Changsheng was practicing one of the basic spells, Fireball Technique, which could release a small fireball and shoot it out.


    However, this spell was not easy to practice. It required coordination of spiritual power and the recitation of an incantation, a complex ancient syllable, not a simple shout like ¡°Fireball Technique.¡±


    The coordination of spiritual power and chanting was awkward, so despite practicing for a long time, Lu Changsheng still hadn¡¯t mastered it.


    After an hour of practice, Lu Changsheng¡¯s internal spiritual power was almost depleted, and he began to meditate and rest.


    In this way, Lu Changsheng added another activity to his daily life¡ªpracticing spells.


    One month later,


    ¡°Sizzle!¡±


    On Li Changsheng¡¯s fingertip, a thumb-sized red fireball appeared.


    The fireball was not large, but it emitted a scorching heat that raised the temperature in the training room.


    Looking at the small fireball on his fingertip, Lu Changsheng continued to infuse Spiritual Qi into it, making the flame of the fireball grow larger.


    When the small fireball reached the size of an egg, Lu Changsheng¡¯s fingertip trembled slightly.


    He pointed sharply at the target in front, releasing the fireball.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The fireball landed on the target, instantly melting the finely crafted iron target into molten metal.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    ¡°No wonder Feiyu said that the innate strength of martial arts is only comparable to the Third Stage of Qi refining.¡±


    ¡°In the face of such fireballs, no matter how high your martial arts skills are, once you are hit, you are bound to die.¡±


    After witnessing the power of the fireball technique, Lu Changsheng felt somewhat emotional.


    He thought about the previous battle between the Lu family and the Chen family on the way to Qingzhu Mountain.


    The speed at which both sides released spells was much faster than his own.


    Moreover, they could release multiple fireballs, water arrows, and wind blades at once, making it difficult to defend against.


    ¡°But this spell is too difficult. In the past month, I¡¯ve only mastered the Fireball technique.¡±


    ¡°There are still basic spells like Wind Control, Object Manipulation, Clairvoyance, Sound Transmission, and Breath Concealment. When will I be able to master all of them?¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and shook his head with a sigh.


    It took so much time to get started with a small spell. What if this was a more advanced spell?


    Cultivation is truly time and energy-consuming.


    This made him think of the Talisman making skill he had acquired.


    He somewhat understood why this skill was so precious and in high demand.


    It¡¯s not just because it¡¯s difficult.


    Cultivation itself already requires a significant amount of time, energy, and money.


    Each additional skill to be cultivated requires more time, energy, and money.


    Most cultivators simply don¡¯t have the time, energy, and money to cultivate multiple skills.


    They can only focus on cultivating one path.

 Chapter 15: Talisman: Golden Brick!

    Two months later.Lu Changsheng¡¯s seventh child was born.


    Lu Changsheng, who was standing outside the delivery room, became energetic when he heard the crying in the room, with a look of surprise on his face.


    But the next moment, a somewhat complicated look appeared in his eyes.


    At the moment the child was born, Lu Changsheng felt an inexplicable sensation.


    Spirit Root!


    It was his Spirit Root that was throbbing!


    At the same time, a notification sound from the system confirmed that it wasn¡¯t just his imagination.


    ¡¾Congratulations to the host for giving birth to a spirit root child for the first time and winning a lottery chance!¡¿


    ¡°My earlier speculation was correct.¡±


    ¡°When a child has a spirit root, it¡¯s there from birth, but it¡¯s not fully formed. It has to develop and grow until about five or six years of age to be fully manifested and can be detected.¡±


    ¡°And since I have the system, the child¡¯s spiritual root is added to mine, so I sensed it as soon as this child was born.¡±


    ¡°This also means that my previous six children all lacked spiritual roots.¡±


    Upon learning that this child had a spirit root, Lu Changsheng naturally felt extremely excited and pleased.


    After all, only children with Spirit Roots can cultivate immortality.


    Only then can the innate talent be added to him, increasing his cultivation speed.


    But at the same time, the confirmation that his previous six children all lacked Spirit Roots made Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart complex and uneasy.


    Even though he was mentally prepared for it, he still felt a bit uncomfortable to see it in reality.


    The lack of spiritual roots means that the child can only become an ordinary person in the future, and he will have to watch his own children go through the cycle of life and death.


    This is one of the cruelties of the world of cultivation.


    ¡°My husband, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡±


    Lu Lanshu, who was standing next to him, looked at Lu Changsheng, who suddenly seemed lost in thought, and asked with a worried expression on her face.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, I just suddenly thought of some things.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, clearing his thoughts.


    Birth, old age, illness and death are all human nature.


    Not to mention that his children have no spiritual roots.


    His wives have no spiritual roots either.


    In the future they will also go through the cycle of life and death before him.


    Even though he has the system and can cultivate immortality, it does not mean that he has any hope of longevity, or that he can cultivate into an immortal and live forever.


    So why worry about it now?


    Of course, with the system in place, if his children can all go on the path of cultivation in the future, nothing could be better.


    If not, with him as their father, he can ensure that his children grow up without suffering as much as possible, provide them with a good environment for growth, and live a happy and fulfilling life.


    ¡°Congratulations, Master, it¡¯s a little master.¡±


    At that moment, the midwife came out holding the baby wrapped in a blanket.


    ¡°A son?¡±


    ¡°A son indeed. As my first child with spiritual roots, he may face some hardships on the path of cultivation with me in the future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took the baby in his arms and looked at the red-faced, wrinkled baby in his swaddling clothes, a smile creeping across his face.


    ¡°Let¡¯s call this child Xianzhi.¡±


    Lu Changsheng lifted the child up and said quietly.


    This was his first child with spiritual roots.


    He hoped that this child would be able to accompany him on the path of cultivation until he ascended to immortality.


    ¡°Xianzhi?¡±


    Lu Lanshu, Lu Zier and several other women were somewhat surprised to hear this name.


    Before, when Lu Changsheng named his children, it was always peace, joy, and tranquility.


    Why did this child suddenly have a different name?


    Seeing the puzzled expressions on the women¡¯s faces, Lu Changsheng paused for a moment and chuckled, ¡°I was going to tell you all later, but today I successfully inscribed a first-order talisman and became a novice talisman master.¡±


    ¡°This can be considered the first step on the path of cultivation. Since this child was born today, I have named him Xianzhi, hoping that he will also embark on the path of immortality in the future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng made an explanation.


    It was an explanation not only for the women, but also for the Lu family.


    In the future, if out of all the children, only this one was found to have spiritual roots, it would easily lead to suspicion.


    ¡°Congratulations, husband!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, husband!¡±


    ¡°Today is truly a double celebration!¡±


    ¡°The husband has just become a talisman master, and now this child is born. Such an auspicious sign.¡±


    Upon hearing this, the women immediately showed joy on their faces and congratulated Lu Changsheng.


    Under the influence of their environment, they also had a good understanding of talisman making.


    Knowing that their husband had become a talisman master, their status within the Lu family would be completely different from now on.


    As wives and concubines, their status would also rise.


    The whole family entered the delivery room with joy to visit the concubine who had given birth to the child.


    This concubine was named Lu Yuzhu.


    When she heard the news about Lu Changsheng becoming a talisman master and the name of her son, she was also very happy.


    After a short chat, everyone left the delivery room. Lu Changsheng handed the child to Lu Lanshu and went into the study to begin his third lottery drawing.


    ¡°System, I want to draw.¡±


    It was still the familiar lottery wheel.


    Having drawn twice before, Lu Changsheng looked at the wheel with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.


    ¡°I hope I don¡¯t get something useless like the Immortal Gesture Technique again! Give me something useful this time!¡±


    Lu Changsheng prayed silently in his heart and then said, ¡°Start the draw!¡±


    Immediately.


    A golden light began to spin on the pale red roulette.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s hopeful gaze, the golden light slowed down and finally stopped above the prize column.


    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations, host, you have received the Golden Brick talisman!¡¿


    ¡¾The reward has been placed in the system room, the host can check it at any time¡¿


    An image of a golden brick pattern, accompanied by the glittering golden talisman, appeared with the system prompt. S?a?ch* Th? ??v?l_Fir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°A talisman?¡±


    Upon hearing this prompt, Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression was instantly filled with immense surprise.


    He had seen information about talismans in a Lu Family scripture before.


    This was a type of treasure that fell between talismans and magic treasures.


    It sealed some of the power of a magical treasure into a specially made talisman, allowing low-level cultivators to temporarily wield the power of a magical treasure.


    However, it was only about one or two percent of the power of the original treasure.


    But one or two percent was still a lot.


    After all, it was a magic treasure!


    Something that only Nascent Soul realm cultivators could use.


    It was already an overwhelming killing force for ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    Talismans were extremely valuable, priceless treasures. Lu Changsheng had only seen them in books, and had never expected to draw one himself.


    Lu Changsheng immediately checked the talisman in the system space.


    [Talisman: Golden Brick]


    [Description: A talisman created by the Golden Light True Person using their high-grade magical treasure, Golden Brick. When used, it will summon a golden brick to attack the enemy with three-tenths of the power of Golden Brick].


    [Note: The full power can be unleashed three times. Only Foundation Establishment Stage spiritual power can fully unleash the power; Qi Refining stage spiritual power can only unleash part of the power].


    ¡°A high-level magical treasure was used to create this talisman. That means this talisman is stronger than ordinary talismans!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the information on the talisman, his expression filled with excitement.


    Talisman treasures are refined by Immortals using their own magical treasures. In terms of power, it naturally varies according to the grade and quality of the magic treasure.


    For example, this golden brick talisman treasure was refined from a higher-grade magical treasure, which means that its power is also among the top talisman treasures.


    ¡°When fully unleashed three times, this talisman treasure will become void.¡±


    ¡°With my cultivation at the Qi Refining Stage, I can only use about ten to twenty percent of its power. I should be able to use it about ten times,¡± Lu Changsheng thought.


    Each time the talisman treasure is used, the power sealed inside will be consumed. Once the power is exhausted, the talisman treasure will naturally become void.


    Unless the original magical treasure used to refine it is found and cared for to replenish its power, it cannot be repaired.


    This talisman treasure obtained from the system cannot be repaired, of course.


    Also, there aren¡¯t many Immortals who are willing to use the power of their own magic treasure to refine talisman treasures.


    Mostly, it¡¯s the Immortals who are nearing the end of their lives and about to pass over who do this to leave treasures to protect their descendants.

 Chapter 16: The Spiritual Root of the Child!

    With a thought, Lu Changsheng took out the golden brick talisman from the system space.Immediately, a golden brick talisman appeared in his hand out of nowhere.


    This talisman felt much smoother and thicker than the ones he usually drew.


    The pattern of the golden brick on it emitted a sparkling golden light, vivid and lifelike.


    With the knowledge of a second-level talisman master, Lu Changsheng could tell at a glance that the material of this talisman was made from the fur of high-level demonic beasts.


    Most of the ordinary talisman papers he used were made of low-grade spirit materials.


    For example, the green spirit bamboo that covered Qingzhu Mountain was a type of low-grade spirit material.


    As for the higher-quality talisman papers, they required advanced spiritual materials or demonic beast skins to produce.


    The materials for drawing second-level talismans were the same.


    The raw materials needed to make talisman paper and ink were first- or second-tier spiritual materials.


    This was one of the reasons why it became increasingly difficult for talisman masters as they advanced.


    Not only was it difficult to advance, but the cost of materials was also high.


    To improve their skills, they had to constantly pour money into this bottomless pit.


    ¡°With this talisman, I also have an ace up my sleeve. In the future, when I face cultivators below the foundation stage, I¡¯ll have a life-saving power,¡± Lu Changsheng carefully put the talisman away.


    Even if it could only unleash partial power during the Qi Refining stage, it was enough for him at the moment.


    Just like the power of two or three Nascent Soul realm magical treasures was enough to crush cultivators at the Foundation stage.


    When he used a talisman at the Qi Refining stage, even if it only released partial power, it was still enough to crush cultivators at the Qi Refining stage.


    ¡°Tomorrow, I will go and tell Uncle Fu that I can refine low-grade talismans of the first class,¡± Lu Changsheng looked at the darkening night outside the window.


    It had been about a year and a half since he first went to the Treasure Pavilion to buy talisman-making materials.


    In that year and a half, he had bought five to six hundred pieces of talisman paper and drawn about five hundred and six talismans.


    He was also almost finished.


    He had planned to reveal his talent as a qualified talisman master around this time.


    Coincidentally, he had already mentioned it to his wives and concubines today when naming his son Lu Xianzhi, so there was no need to wait any longer.


    Thinking of his son, Lu Xianzhi, Lu Changsheng suddenly thought of his own spiritual roots.


    His spiritual roots felt a mysterious throbbing feeling at the moment his son was born.


    But until now, he still felt nothing.


    ¡°I wonder what kind of spiritual root my son has.¡±


    ¡°With the addition of his talent, how much has my spiritual root changed?¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.


    Spirit root refers to the potential to cultivate immortality.


    It¡¯s not like having an extra visible organ in your body.


    According to the descriptions he had read in the books before, Spirit Root cultivators had different Tianmen acupoints and Dantian from ordinary people.


    So even though Lu Changsheng was a cultivator, he couldn¡¯t really see what changes his Spiritual Root had undergone, or how significant the changes were.


    He could only use special treasures to detect spiritual roots, or spells like the Spiritual Eye Technique.


    But at present, Lu Changsheng did not have those prerequisites.


    Therefore, he chose the simplest and most direct method.


    To see how much the speed of absorbing the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth had changed in his cultivation compared to before.


    After all, the most direct and obvious manifestation of the improvement of the spiritual root is the sensitivity and absorption of spiritual energy.


    The better the spiritual root, the better the fusion with the spiritual energy, the faster the cultivation speed, and the fewer the bottlenecks.


    Several hours passed.


    Lu Changsheng could confirm that his cultivation speed had indeed improved.


    But the improvement was small.


    Less than ten percent.


    With this small improvement, Lu Changsheng came to a conclusion.


    His son¡¯s spiritual root wasn¡¯t that great either.


    Even if he had just been born and his spiritual root hadn¡¯t formed yet, even if he could grow to be five or six years old, it probably wouldn¡¯t be very high.


    It wouldn¡¯t be surprising if he was only at the eighth or ninth level of Spirit-root.


    ¡°The seventh child with spiritual roots is already lucky enough, how could the quality of those roots be any better?¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed softly, knowing that this was quite normal.


    His wives were all ordinary people, and his own spiritual roots were only at the ninth level. The probability of his children having spiritual roots was about one or two percent.  S?a??h the N?v?lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    For the seventh child to have spiritual roots was already considered very lucky.


    As for how good these spiritual roots were ¨C Middle Spirit Root, Upper Spirit Root ¨C it was not necessary to think too much about it.


    Except for a few cases, most children¡¯s spiritual roots were similar to their parents¡¯, and not much better.


    Moreover, of those with spiritual roots, ninety-nine percent were Lower Spirit Roots.


    Among this group of immortal seedlings from the Lu Family, all of them had Lower Spirit Roots, and none of them had Middle Spirit Roots.


    ¡°If you want to have more children with spiritual roots, it¡¯s still best to have offspring with a woman who has spiritual roots.¡±


    ¡°If both parents have spiritual roots and are cultivators, the chances of their children having spiritual roots can be as high as ten or twenty percent.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought inwardly.


    He thought that if he continued to have children with ordinary women, nine out of ten of his children would be ordinary people.


    He had many utilitarian thoughts about marriage and childbirth.


    But he didn¡¯t want to continue this frenzied procreation.


    Without spiritual roots, he would only have to watch his childrens as they grew old and faced sickness and death.


    As for ensuring their joyful growth and happy lives, it was no problem now to have fewer children; he could treat them all well.


    But what if he had too many children?


    Lu Changsheng knew that he wouldn¡¯t be able to treat them equally.


    Just looking at history, emperors killing their own sons was proof enough.


    If he had too many children, he would probably become indifferent to those without spiritual roots.


    Moreover, marrying wives and taking concubines to have children would also require a great deal of time and effort on his part.


    ¡°Sigh, thinking about it is still a bit far away.¡±


    ¡°Children are meant to be born, and if conditions allow, it¡¯s best to strive for the best in birth and upbringing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, shook his head and decided not to dwell on the matter.


    He felt that he was overthinking and indecisive, allowing his emotions to cloud his judgement.


    Cultivation itself was already defying the natural order, and if he became too involved in matters of the heart, it would be difficult to progress and could even lead to the birth of inner demons.


    ¡°I wonder if I can marry a girl from the Lu family who has spiritual roots after I become a talisman master.¡±


    Seeing that it was already dawn, Lu Changsheng got up and prepared to discuss with Uncle Fu about his ability to draw first-tier, low-level talismans.


    Suddenly, he thought about whether he could marry a girl with spiritual roots in the Lu family after becoming a first-tier talisman master.


    In the past, that would have been absolutely impossible.


    It would have been a foolish fantasy.


    A mere son-in-law daring to aspire to a swan feast?


    But now.


    With his talent for making talismans, becoming a first-class talisman master was not impossible.


    As long as he didn¡¯t propose marriage to young Miss Lu Miaoge, a key figure in the Lu family, there should be hope.


    ¡°If I could marry several girls with spiritual roots, that would be best. The children born in the future would probably have spiritual roots.¡±


    ¡°It would be beneficial for me and the children.¡±


    ¡°But for now there¡¯s no hurry. It¡¯s not urgent.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought.


    It would be good to marry a girl with spiritual roots.


    But he was only at the second level of qi refinement, relying solely on his ability to make first-tier, low-grade talismans.


    Even if he were to marry a woman with spiritual roots, it might cause discord in the household and disturb the current harmony.


    Moreover, if he were to make such a request to the Lu family, it wouldn¡¯t be as easy as marrying a concubine from a secular family; it would involve some expense.


    So Lu Changsheng felt that this was something to be considered later, when conditions had improved.


    Besides, with his second-level talisman-making skills, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult to marry several ¡®fairies¡¯ with spiritual roots in the future.

 Chapter 17: New Contract Terms!

    ¡°Lu Changsheng, did you say you can draw first-class talismans now?¡±In the living room, Uncle Fu¡¯s face lit up with surprise when he heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    ¡°Yes, Uncle Fu, even though I am not proficient yet,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded, then pulled out a talisman and said, ¡°This is a low-grade first-class talisman I have drawn ¨C Fireball Talisman!¡±


    This talisman was obviously different from the ones Lu Changsheng usually drew. The lines on it looked a bit rough, not as smooth, but it was still a success.


    ¡°It really is a first-class talisman, a Fireball Talisman!¡±


    ¡°Very well, you go and rest first. I¡¯ll report this to the head of the family!¡±


    ¡°Rest assured, now that you¡¯ve become a first-class talisman master, our Lu family will definitely not mistreat you!¡±


    After Uncle Fu took the talisman and inspected it to confirm its authenticity, his face lit up with joy.


    ¡°Thank you, Uncle Fu,¡± Lu Changsheng bowed slightly and took his leave to await the outcome.


    Meanwhile, Lu Changsheng was in the courtyard playing with his children. The older ones could already walk and would run around the yard when they had nothing else to do.


    Suddenly the bell rang in the courtyard.


    Someone had arrived.


    He opened the courtyard door and saw three figures standing at the entrance.


    They were Uncle Fu, the head of the Lu family, Lu Yuanding, and the eldest daughter of the Lu family, Lu Miaoge.


    When Lu Changsheng saw the three of them, he immediately knew their purpose.


    It was for him to become a first-class talisman master.


    Unexpectedly, only one day had passed and the head of the Lu family arrived.


    He even came in person.


    ¡°Respectful greetings to the head of the family, the young lady, Uncle Fu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng quickly bowed and invited the three of them in, leading them into the hall.


    At the same time, he gestured for his wife to take the children to the backyard.


    ¡°These are all your children, right? They can all walk now.¡±


    Lu Yuanding had a refined and handsome appearance. When he saw the children in the courtyard, he spoke softly.


    ¡°Yes, head of the family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    ¡°No need to be formal, Changsheng. You¡¯ve been with the family for over two years now.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Yuanding was like a senior family member, and his address to Lu Changsheng had changed to Changsheng.


    ¡°I report to the head of the family, and I¡¯ve been with the Lu family for almost two and a half years.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied.


    ¡°Time really does fly. Before we knew it, more than two years had passed. Have you adapted well in these two years?¡±


    Lu Yuanding continued.


    Apart from the beginning, when he paid a little attention to the situation of the Immortal Seedling, he had visited Qingzhu Mountain Estate twice in the past two years, but he hadn¡¯t come back much after that.


    ¡°Thank you, head of the family. I¡¯ve been doing well these past two years, and Uncle Fu has taken good care of me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    However, in his heart, he couldn¡¯t help but think that he was already twenty years old, yet they were treating him like a three-year-old child, playing with him like this.


    Practical matters were what really mattered.


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s wife brought spiritual tea into the hall and left after putting it down.


    ¡°Changsheng, I¡¯ve heard from Uncle Fu that you¡¯re already able to draw first-tier low-grade talismans.¡±


    At this point, Lu Yuanding took a sip of tea and came to the point.


    ¡°Yes, Patriarch, I¡¯ve been practising consistently during this time, and I can now draw Fireball Talismans.¡±


    ¡°However, the success rate is still not high at the moment, only around twenty to thirty percent.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up and said.


    ¡°Everything has a difficult start. In just over a year, you¡¯ve managed to refine your talisman crafting skills to this level and become a skilled talismanist. It¡¯s already very good. Show me what you can do.¡±


    ¡°Miaoge is also here, so you can show her as well. She can give you some advice.¡±


    Lu Yuanding¡¯s tone was soft.


    From the Fireball Talisman that Lu Changsheng gave to Uncle Fu, Lu Yuanding naturally knew that Lu Changsheng could draw first-class talismans.


    But of course, such things still needed to be witnessed in person for confirmation.


    ¡°Yes, Patriarch.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go get the talisman-making tools.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood up and said.


    ¡°No need, I have them here.¡±


    Lu Miaoge, who was standing next to them, stood up and took out a set of talisman crafting tools.


    Her voice was as soft as ever, as soothing as a spring breeze.


    ¡°Thank you, Miss.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took the tools from Miaoge¡¯s hand.


    The talisman pen was still the ¡®Golden Bamboo¡¯ talisman pen from the last time.


    As he walked over to the table and laid the talisman paper flat on it, Lu Changsheng seemed a little nervous as he took a deep breath, dipped the pen into the ink and began to draw the Fireball Talisman.


    On the first talisman, about halfway through, a mistake occurred, causing the talisman paper to emit smoke and fail.


    However, Lu Yuanding and the others didn¡¯t say anything, signalling Lu Changsheng to continue.


    With the second drawing, Lu Changsheng seemed a bit clumsy, but he still succeeded.


    ¡°You¡¯re still a bit nervous, but you¡¯ve made great progress compared to last time. However, your use of spiritual power is still not precise or natural enough.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Miaoge, who was standing beside them, pursed her lips slightly and commented.


    With Lu Changsheng¡¯s second tier full level talisman crafting skill, it was of course easy to fool her.


    ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Miss. My progress is all thanks to the ¡®Essence Of Talisman¡¯ that Miss graciously gave me,¡± Lu Changsheng said, bowing with a hint of excitement in his voice.


    ¡°Very good. I didn¡¯t expect you to successfully craft the Fireball Talisman on your second attempt,¡±


    ¡°It seems you were too modest when you said you only had a twenty to thirty percent chance.¡±


    Lu Yuanding on the side also laughed out loud.


    Inwardly, Lu Yuanding couldn¡¯t help but feel astonished. Lu Changsheng, whom they had almost rejected because of his Nine Spirit Root, had an astonishing talent for Talisman.


    In just a year and a half, he had gone from being a novice to a skilled Talisman Master.


    His talent was not only equal to that of his daughter, Lu Miaoge, but also surpassed her in some ways.


    With this age and talent, the Lu family could indeed extend an olive branch to him.


    ¡°It was just a fluke this time, just good luck.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said a little embarrassedly like a simple young man.


    ¡°Young man, no need to be so modest,¡±


    Lu Yuanding waved his hand and continued, ¡°I have been watching your performance in the Lu Family for the past few years, and I already consider you one of us.¡±


    ¡°Now that you have become a skilled Talisman Master, the Lu Family will no longer mistreat its own.¡±


    ¡°Here are the revised terms of your contract. Take a look,¡± Lu Yuanding said, handing Lu Changsheng a piece of parchment from his sleeve.


    This was a spiritual contract, similar to the contracts from their past lives. When Lu Changsheng and the other immortal seedlings came to the Lu Family, they had signed such contracts.


    ¡°Thank you, Master,¡± Lu Changsheng said, pleasantly surprised as he accepted the spiritual contract and examined its contents.


    The contents were straightforward, unlike the densely packed pages of the contracts from their previous lives, which could easily lead one astray.


    Firstly, the previous contract was null and void. Lu Changsheng was no longer a breeding son-in-law or a burden to the Lu family.


    But he was the legitimate son-in-law of the Lu family.


    So there was no need for him to give birth to fifty children in twenty years for the Lu Family, or to have as many children with spiritual roots.


    The children born would be his.


    Second, he would enjoy the same treatment as the legitimate descendants of the Lu Family.


    He could move to the core area of Qingzhu Mountain, reside in the Qingzhu Valley, and enjoy the second-level Spirit Vain.


    And the monthly resources would be increased from five Spirit Stones to ten Spirit Stones, along with a bottle of Yellow Dragon Pill.


    However, his duty was to refine a certain amount of talismans for the Lu family every month.


    And according to the needs of the Lu Family, he would practice the corresponding talismans, and so on.


    Of course, these talisman-making materials were provided by the Lu Family, and it was also the Lu Family¡¯s way of cultivating talisman-making skills.


    With Lu Changsheng¡¯s second-level talisman-making skills, this obligation was certainly worth it.


    However, the last condition made Lu Changsheng frown slightly.


    If he wanted to leave the Lu family, he had to tell them twenty years in advance.


    Otherwise, he would have to return three times the amount of resources the Lu Family had spent on him.


    The previous conditions were indeed good, no doubt about it.


    But the last one made him hesitate a bit.


    The last condition basically meant that staying with the Lu family was the best option for everyone, a win-win situation.


    If he wanted to leave the Lu Family, he had two options.


    Either pay back three times the resources the Lu Family had spent over the years, which was like buying his freedom.


    Or he could inform the Lu Family in advance and work for them for twenty years.


    Deep down, Lu Changsheng had always wanted to leave.


    As long as he got through the initial stages and had some strength, he would choose to leave the Lu Family and set up his own cultivation clan.


    In the Lu Family, there was security and protection, but in the end, he was still living under someone else¡¯s roof. S?a??h the ??v?l_Fir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Many things, tasks, were done with hesitation.


    For example, when it came to making talismans, he had procrastinated for a year and a half in order to demonstrate his first-class talisman-making skills.


    The room was filled with over four hundred first-order talismans, almost five hundred.


    ¡°If it were turned into spirit stones, it would be a huge sum!¡±


    Besides, Lu Changsheng knows that his talent is not good.


    In order to continue on the path of cultivation and go far, he can only rely on the system. He needs to have more children, especially those with spiritual roots.


    It¡¯s difficult and troublesome to have spiritual children through ordinary wives and concubines.


    He needs to marry more ¡®immortal ladies¡¯ with spiritual roots.


    Even if the Lu Family were willing to marry a woman with spiritual roots to him, it would only be one or two at most.


    It¡¯s impossible to directly marry nine of them like he did with secular women.


    Even if he wants to have a large number of secular women to have children, the Lu family will have some concerns.


    ¡°Changsheng, if you feel that something is wrong, or if you have any doubts or questions, you can bring them up directly.¡±


    ¡°This contract was just something I thought of today, so there might be some oversight.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s hesitant and confused expression, Lu Yuanding took a sip of the spirit tea and said in a gentle tone.

 Chapter 18: The Son-in-law becomes regular!

    In the hall, Lu Yuanding and Uncle Fu both looked at Lu Changsheng and waited for his decision.¡°Patriarch, the conditions are of course very good, I am very satisfied and have no objections.¡±


    ¡°I just have two questions. Are the children currently under my care to be considered mine or the Lu family¡¯s? And if I continue to live in the Lu family, will I still be able to take wives and concubines?¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up and said this.


    He wasn¡¯t stupid, how could he believe that Lu Yuanding had made this up on the spot and that there were no flaws to be pointed out?


    Even though he had become a mid-level talisman master, he was still far from being able to negotiate with the Lu family on equal terms.


    If he were to talk about leaving now, it would certainly affect the Lu Family¡¯s perception, opinion, and arrangements for him.


    Although he did have thoughts of leaving as soon as he got through the initial period of living under someone else¡¯s roof.


    But for now, he still needed to grow under the Lu Family¡¯s protection and stay for quite some time.


    So it wasn¡¯t wise to negotiate terms at this time.


    Close enough conditions would be enough.


    Even if they were a bit strict.


    Besides, Lu Family¡¯s contract wasn¡¯t overly strict.


    It was within the range that Lu Changsheng could accept.


    After all, the Lu family had taken care of him and helped him get through the initial stage safely. It was normal for him to pay a price.


    Lu Changsheng had confidence in himself.


    He believed that as long as he survived the Lu Family¡¯s initial stage, it wouldn¡¯t be a big problem to repay the Lu Family three times the resources with the help of the system and his second-level talisman mastery.


    Not to mention, in the future, if the Lu Family provided him with materials to make symbols, he would be able to earn back quite a bit with his one hundred percent success rate in making talismans.


    You should know that the profits from magical tools, elixirs and talismans are extremely high and constitute lucrative ventures.


    ¡°???¡±


    Lu Yuanding was taken aback by Lu Changsheng¡¯s words and didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment.


    He had just seen Lu Changsheng hesitating and thought he was considering the terms of employment or something like that.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng to ask such a question.


    Whose children are theirs?


    Will he be able to take wives and concubines in the future?


    It was absurd.


    But considering Lu Changsheng¡¯s humble peasant background, he felt relieved.


    This was clearly just the mindset of a peasant who only thought about having a wife, children, and a warm bed.


    It¡¯s just that by a fortunate coincidence, he had spiritual roots, entered the path of immortality, and had an extraordinary talent for making talismans.


    From Lu Yuanding¡¯s point of view, this was even better, making it easier for him to integrate into the Lu family and serve them.


    Uncle Fu beside him was also left speechless by Lu Changsheng¡¯s question.


    He thought that Lu Changsheng really was obsessed with women.


    After marrying nine women from the Lu family, he was still not satisfied and was still thinking about taking wives and concubines.


    Fortunately, the servants he had previously arranged for Lu Changsheng were all older women; if they were young and beautiful servants, they would probably have been taken advantage of long ago.


    It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to spare the girls, it was just that he sincerely hoped that Lu Changsheng would concentrate on making talismans and not spend all his time with women.


    On the other hand, Lu Miaoge remained as indifferent as ever, with an otherworldly temperament, no one knew what she was thinking.


    ¡°Hehe, rest assured, according to these conditions, you will be the son-in-law of our Qingzhu Lu family in the future, not a burden. Of course, all the children will belong to you.¡±


    ¡°As for taking wives and concubines, that¡¯s your freedom, and our Lu family will of course not interfere.¡±


    Lu Yuanding smiled.


    What they valued was Lu Changsheng as a person.


    The talent and value he showed in their eyes made trivial things like children or ordinary wives insignificant.


    ¡°Thank you, Patriarch!¡±


    ¡°Then I have no further questions.¡±


    Lu Changsheng bowed and said.


    Immediately, Lu Yuanding had Uncle Fu take out the contract that Lu Changsheng had signed and cancelled it.


    He then re-signed the spirit contract with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°From now on, think of the Lu family as your own home,¡± Lu Yuanding said with a gentle and refined smile.


    He then lightly patted Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulder and continued, ¡°In the next few days, I will have someone prepare your identity plate and arrange your residence in Qingzhu Valley. Once everything is arranged, Uncle Fu will notify you.¡±


    ¡°For now, you¡¯ll stay here for the next few days. As for your benefits, they will be counted from this month on.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was slightly taken aback, knowing that the other party was trying to win him over.


    But he couldn¡¯t deny that this gesture was indeed very comforting. He nodded and bowed, ¡°Yes, thank you, Patriarch.¡±


    Then Lu Yuanding left with Uncle Fu and Lu Miaoge.


    Lu Changsheng saw them off.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Seeing the three of them leave, Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.


    From now on, his position in the Lu family had stabilised somewhat, hadn¡¯t it?


    Soon after, a group of wives and concubines rushed over.


    They surrounded Lu Changsheng and asked if the patriarch had come this time because he had become a talisman master.


    Since they found out a few days ago that Lu Changsheng could draw first-class talismans, they were more excited than Lu Changsheng himself.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hide anything and told the women the truth.


    He told them that their family could move to Qingzhu Valley with their children in the near future.


    When the women heard this news, they were all pleasantly surprised and looked at Lu Changsheng with even more loving and tender eyes.


    The next day, the news of Lu Changsheng becoming a first-grade talisman master and moving to Qingzhu Valley soon spread throughout Qingzhu Mountain Manor.


    This news was like a huge stone thrown into a calm lake, causing waves of excitement.


    The young people of Qingzhu Mountain Villa were very jealous and envious of Lu Changsheng.


    You see, as descendants of the Lu family, they weren¡¯t entitled to live in Qingzhu Valley; they could only live on this side of Qingzhu Mountain Villa.


    And now Lu Changsheng, an outsider, could live in Qingzhu Valley.


    This indicated that Lu Changsheng¡¯s status as a son-in-law was higher than theirs.


    As for the immortal seedlings who came to the Lu family with Lu Changsheng, their envy was even more palpable.


    There¡¯s a saying: ¡°Fear your brother¡¯s hardship, fear your brother¡¯s good fortune.¡±


    Normally, they would not compare themselves with the children of the Lu family.


    But Lu Changsheng, like them, had been eliminated by the Blue Cloud Sect and was now a son-in-law of the Lu Family.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng achieve such success naturally made them feel envious, jealous and uncomfortable.


    They secretly regretted that they didn¡¯t have such talent in this area.


    No matter what they thought, now that Lu Changsheng had become a first-class Talisman Master, they decided to flatter him.


    One after another, they came to congratulate him and offer him gifts.


    After all, having been involved in immortality cultivation for so long, everyone knew the value of a twenty-year-old talisman master.


    Not only the immortal seedlings, but also many descendants of the Lu family from Qingzhu Mountain Villa swallowed their pride and came to Lu Changsheng¡¯s home to congratulate him, offer gifts, and make acquaintances.


    ¡°Changsheng, congratulations!¡±


    Li Feiyu from next door was the first to come over, bringing his wife to congratulate him.


    He also brought a box of spirit tea.


    He had broken through to the Innate Realm half a year ago and was now able to conceive, and his wife was pregnant.


    ¡°Thank you, you¡¯re too kind to bring anything at all,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile as he approached.


    He could tell that Li Feiyu was a little disappointed.


    After all, Li Feiyu had always focused on cultivation, and with his Seven Spirit Roots, his cultivation had always been far ahead of Lu Changsheng¡¯s.


    Today, Lu Changsheng has become a first-tier talisman master, which is like overtaking on a curve, with a promising future far beyond others.


    Of course, Li Feiyu was genuinely happy to see Lu Changsheng become a talisman master.


    He was not the kind of person with a narrow mind who could not stand the success of others.


    The relationship between Li Feiyu and Lu Changsheng had been very good over the past few years.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, it¡¯s rare to have such a happy occasion. How could I come empty-handed?¡± Li Feiyu looked at Lu Changsheng without the slightest pretence, and like before, he smiled and said.


    Then the two of them reminisced and chatted, while people came with gifts to congratulate them.


    After receiving congratulatory guests all day, Lu Changsheng looked at the many gifts he had received today.


    There were direct gifts of Spirit Stones, as well as Spirit Tea, Spirit Fruits, and materials for making talismans, totalling about fifty-six Spirit Stones. S?a??h th? ?ov?l?ir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    When he hosted a banquet for his child in the future, wouldn¡¯t he receive gifts until his hands were sore?


    But he was just thinking about it.


    With the Many Children, Many Blessings system, Lu Changsheng¡¯s future path was to be cautious in all things and to build a wide network of contacts.


    After all, he had a family and a number of children. He had to take care of his reputation.


    This sort of thing is fine once or twice, but if you do it too often, it will affect your reputation and how others perceive you.


    It¡¯s not worth it.


    Over the next few days, Lu Changsheng concentrated on his cultivation as usual, spending time at home with his children and waiting for news from Uncle Fu.


    As for his wives, they spent those two days happily visiting their sisters and chatting with their close friends.


    To put it bluntly, they bragged about Lu Changsheng becoming a talisman master.


    This made the sisters and close friends who had married other Immortal Seedlings envious and jealous.


    They secretly regretted why they hadn¡¯t married Lu Changsheng back then.


    Lu Changsheng saw it in their eyes and didn¡¯t say anything.


    After all, his wives were human beings, not baby-making machines, with their own desires and emotions.


    It was fine for now, but he could already foresee that in the future, when he had many wives and countless descendants, there would definitely be wives, children and grandchildren who would cause trouble for this ¡®old ancestor¡¯ and implicate him.


    Families have their own advantages, but sometimes they can be a burden.


    But that¡¯s the way of cultivation, there are gains and losses.


    Since there¡¯s the ¡°Many children, Many blessings¡± system, Lu Changsheng was mentally prepared to choose this path.

 Chapter 19: Moving In!

    Seven days later, Uncle Fu came to tell Lu Changsheng that the arrangements had been made in Qingzhu Valley and that they could move in any time.On hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately began the process of moving.


    However, having lived here for over two years, with nine wives and seven children, they had accumulated quite a lot of belongings.


    Looking at all these things, Lu Changsheng felt a little overwhelmed for a moment.


    ¡°Hehe, the patriarch has long expected that it would be very troublesome for you to move.¡±


    ¡°This is a storage bag, it is a reward from the Patriarch for you. He said that as a talisman master, you should also have a storage bag for convenience.¡±


    Uncle Fu handed a pitch-black leather pouch to Lu Changsheng and explained.


    ¡°A storage bag!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes lit up at the words.


    Since he had a lot of talismans hidden away, he had been thinking about buying a storage pouch for a long time. But when he checked with the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, even the cheapest storage bag would cost him fifty Spirit Stones.


    Even though he earned five Spirit Stones a month, it still hurt him to part with fifty Spirit Stones for a storage bag, so he didn¡¯t buy one in the end.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Uncle Fu to say that the Patriarch had given him one.


    ¡°Thank you, Uncle Fu, thank you, Patriarch!¡± Lu Changsheng immediately expressed his gratitude.


    He thought that having such a skill was invaluable. Since he had become a talisman master, the Lu family had become much more generous towards him.


    ¡°Hehe, as long as you work hard for the Lu Family, we will never mistreat our own people,¡± Uncle Fu chuckled.


    Then, holding the bag, he continued, ¡°You probably haven¡¯t used a storage bag before, let me demonstrate for you.¡±


    ¡°As long as you aim the opening of the bag at the item you want to store, then inject a bit of spiritual energy into the bag to lock onto the item, it will automatically be sucked in!¡±


    With that, he pointed the bag at a nearby table and chair and injected a bit of spiritual energy. Immediately, a white mist shot out of the bag, enveloping the chair and causing it to shrink rapidly before being sucked into the bag.


    ¡°This is how you store things. To retrieve them, it¡¯s the same process; just use spiritual energy to focus on the item you want to take out first.¡±


    As he spoke, another white mist shot out and the chair that had just been stored flew out and returned to its original state.


    Watching this scene, Lu Changsheng was both surprised and delighted, feeling that such a storage bag would be incredibly convenient.


    ¡°Alright, you can take it and use it now,¡± Uncle Fu said, seeing the excitement in Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes as he handed him the storage bag.


    ¡°However, there are some taboos when using storage bags. Lu Changsheng, you should pay attention to them.¡±


    ¡°Firstly, this storage bag has only one cubic space and can only shrink items tenfold. So if the item is too big or if you store too many items, the bag will not work properly.¡±


    ¡°For example, large items such as beds, tables and chairs don¡¯t need to be put in. The courtyard in Qingzhu Valley has all the furniture you need.¡±


    ¡°Second, do not put living things in the storage bag. If you put living people or animals in it, they will undoubtedly die. So never try it with children.¡±


    ¡°Thirdly, keep your wealth hidden! This kind of storage bag doesn¡¯t have any function to recognise its owner. If it¡¯s stolen, anyone can claim the items inside. So in the future, when you go out, try not to show the storage bag to other cultivators, or it might cause trouble.¡±


    Uncle Fu spoke solemnly, giving Lu Changsheng careful instructions.


    ¡°Yes, Uncle Fu, I will definitely remember that,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded, naturally keeping those words in his heart.


    He immediately took the storage bag and began to move.


    He packed all the scattered talismans on the bookcase in the study into the storage bag.


    Suddenly, what had been a tedious task became much easier.


    In no time at all, everything was packed.


    Since most of Lu Changsheng¡¯s wives were now pregnant, and there were so many children, Uncle Fu also arranged for a carriage to be parked outside.


    All the women and children sat in the carriage. Lu Changsheng saw Li Feiyu coming to see them off and smiled, ¡°Feiyu, you can¡¯t visit casually anymore, but don¡¯t worry, I will still come to disturb you when I have time.¡±


    ¡°If you need anything, you can always come to me. We don¡¯t need to say much about our relationship, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted Li Feiyu affectionately and said.


    Due to the life-saving grace back then, coupled with the friendship over the past two years, Lu Changsheng regarded Li Feiyu as his good brother and true friend.


    ¡°Okay, of course I know who you are. You¡¯re a big man, so there¡¯s nothing to say. Just go ahead and go, it¡¯s not like you¡¯re going far.¡±


    Li Feiyu waved his hand with a carefree expression.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng sat down in the carriage driven by Uncle Fu and headed for Qingzhu Valley.


    Looking at the leaving carriage, Li Feiyu sighed slightly, with a bit of envy in his eyes, and then returned to his room to start practicing.


    ¡°Uncle Fu, Lu Changsheng!¡±


    ¡°Uncle Fu, Brother Changsheng!¡±


    ¡°Brother Changsheng, are you moving?¡±


    Along the way, people saw Uncle Fu and Lu Changsheng on the carriage and greeted them loudly, their eyes full of envy.


    A young girl saw Lu Changsheng on the carriage, slightly lost in thought, then walked towards the Hundred Treasures Pavilion.


    It wasn¡¯t far from Qingzhu Mountain Manor to Qingzhu Valley.


    After half an hour of slow travel, Uncle Fu ordered the carriage to stop and said to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°This is the Qingzhu Valley. But there¡¯s a formation protecting it. If you want to go in, you have to show the identity tag I gave you,¡± Uncle Fu said.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng looked carefully and noticed a faint, almost invisible ripple in front of him.


    When he first entered Qingzhu Mountain, he had seen a similar formation.


    He hadn¡¯t expected there to be a formation within the Lu family.


    After that, Uncle Fu took out the identity plate and drove the carriage through the transparent ripple.


    The scene inside Qingzhu Valley was somewhat similar to the outside.


    If there were any differences, it was that the green bamboo trees here were much taller and more towering than those outside.


    And there were also some prominent bamboos that were as green as jade.


    The air was extremely rich in spiritual energy, with a hint of Immortal Qi lingering.


    From a distance, they could also see some terraced fields where spiritual grains, vegetables, and herbs were being cultivated.


    ¡°Is this the Qingzhu Valley?¡± Lu Changsheng looked around curiously.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, this is the core area of Qingzhu Mountain, Qingzhu Valley. Below it is a second-tier Spirit Vain.¡±


    ¡°Living and cultivating here in the future will make your progress much easier. If your wife, concubines and children live here for a long time, it will also have the effect of strengthening their body and prolonging their life.¡± Uncle Fu explained with a smile, then continued to drive the carriage until they arrived at a mansion.


    ¡°This is where you will live,¡± Uncle Fu said, pointing to the mansion.


    ¡°So big?¡± Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised as he looked at the mansion in front of him.


    This mansion was many times larger than the lonely courtyard he had before. At first glance, it seemed to cover an area of about five or six acres.


    ¡°Of course. The conditions here are different from Qingzhu Mountain Mansion. This mansion is not only large and beautiful, but also has the effect of sound insulation and spiritual energy gathering,¡± Uncle Fu explained.


    Then, one by one, the wives and concubines got out of the carriage and were amazed at the sight of the mansion in front of them.


    They had originally lived in the mundane world, and their living conditions were not this good.


    All of them entered the mansion.


    Inside, the buildings were magnificently constructed.


    Pavilions, towers, winding corridors, man-made hills and ponds made Lu Changsheng feel like he had entered a palace from a previous life, luxurious and grand.


    In addition, the misty spiritual energy in the air gave the estate a touch of an earthly fairyland.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk tsk, the dwelling place for Qi Refining level cultivators is already so good. If this were a place for Establishment stage cultivators, or even Nascent Soul cultivators, how great would it be?¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh as he looked at the swaying bamboo, the lush flowers and trees, and the goldfish playing in the pond.


    He was very happy with this place.


    Even though he had begun to cultivate immortality and had become an immortal cultivator, Lu Changsheng still felt like an ordinary person.


    ¡°Move your things later, and then I¡¯ll take you to Qingzhu Valley to get familiar with it,¡± Uncle Fu said to Lu Changsheng after leading the women and children into the mansion.


    Then he took Lu Changsheng for a walk around Qingzhu Valley.


    He told him about some taboos and places he shouldn¡¯t go.


    This was because the people who lived here were mostly high-level members of the Lu family, guest elders and core descendants of the family.


    There weren¡¯t any shops like the Hundred Treasures Pavilion because there weren¡¯t many people living here and the demand for such things was low.


    So if you wanted to buy something, you had to go back to Qingzhu Mountain Estate.


    However, on the first of every month, there was a small trade fair in Qingzhu Valley. S~?a??h the N???lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Family members and even some visiting elders would bring some unused items to trade at the stalls.


    After walking around with Lu Changsheng and giving him the necessary instructions, Uncle Fu left.


    And Lu Changsheng returned to his own house.


    On that day, Lu Changsheng officially moved to the Lu family¡¯s heartland, Qingzhu Valley.

 Chapter 20: The Lu Family Sisters

    After arriving at their new home, Lu Changsheng took some moving items out of the storage bag and went to his new practice room to begin his cultivation.He wanted to see the difference in cultivation effects between the second-level Spirit Vain here in Qingzhu Valley and the first-level Spirit Vain in Qingzhu Mountain Manor.


    A few hours later, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes with a look of joy.


    ¡°No wonder it¡¯s a second-level Spirit Vain. The spiritual energy here is several times denser than in Qingzhu Mountain Manor, which has increased my cultivation speed by thirty percent!¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng clearly felt the benefits of the second-level Spirit Vain.


    Besides, the thirty percent increase was only because his spiritual energy refining speed was limited.


    Otherwise, Lu Changsheng felt that he would be able to further accelerate his cultivation speed.


    But with this improvement, he was already very satisfied.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng was filled with a passion to cultivate in the coming days.


    Four days later, an administrator named Lu Bo from Qingzhu Valley came to Lu Changsheng¡¯s house.


    He brought a golden-haired brush and a hundred pieces of material for making talismans.


    He instructed Lu Changsheng to present twenty fireball talismans within a month.


    This was one of the agreements between Lu Changsheng and the Lu Family.


    The Lu Family would provide the materials, and Lu Changsheng would make the talismans.


    Of course, for Lu Changsheng, making twenty fireball talismans in a month was no problem; it was pure profit.


    However, this was still part of Lu Changsheng¡¯s training within the Lu Family.


    In the future, both the quantity and quality of the talismans would improve.


    In the blink of an eye, it had been over a month since Lu Changsheng moved to Qingzhu Valley.


    On that day his eighth child was born.


    It was a daughter.


    When the child was born, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t feel any stirrings of spiritual roots.


    He knew right away that this child didn¡¯t have any spiritual roots.


    Even though he knew that the system could detect the child¡¯s spiritual roots, the fact that this child didn¡¯t have any made him feel a little disappointed.


    But it was only a little disappointment.


    He had become more accepting of the matter of a child¡¯s spiritual roots and could handle it with equanimity.


    Looking at the newborn, Lu Changsheng suddenly remembered that today was the last day of the month, and tomorrow would be the beginning of a new month.


    And in Qingzhu Valley, there was a small trading event on the first day of every month.


    ¡°I¡¯ve never seen such a trading event among cultivators before. It might be interesting to go and see it tomorrow,¡± Lu Changsheng thought.


    Earlier, after he became a talisman master, the Lu Family¡¯s juniors and the Immortal Seedling had sent him some gifts, so he had some money left over.


    So, he also wanted to see what this little trade event within the Lu Family was like. S?a??h th? N?v?l(F)ire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Early the next morning, Lu Changsheng arrived at the trading place in Qingzhu Valley.


    The place where the trading event was held was called Zhuxin Lake, and there were pavilions and gazebos built by the lake.


    In these pavilions and gazebos, there were members of the Lu family who had placed the items they wanted to trade on stone tables.


    Or they had posted signs indicating what items or resources they wanted to buy.


    It was unclear if he had arrived too early or if there were just too few people, but there were only about ten people setting up stalls.


    The items for sale were just a few scattered items, none of which he needed.


    Lu Changsheng felt that it was boring after a walk around and wanted to leave immediately.


    As Lu Changsheng walked out of one of the pavilions, he saw two women approaching hand in hand.


    He recognised one of them as Eldest Lady Lu Miaoge.


    This Eldest Lady was dressed very simply, with her three thousand strands of black hair tied with a moon-white ribbon behind her, giving her an elegant and graceful appearance.


    Wearing a simple moon-white elegant long dress without any other accessories, she looked very simple and refined, exuding an ethereal and elegant aura, as if she were a fairy.


    Lu Changsheng had never seen the other person before.


    But when he saw this woman, he couldn¡¯t help but look at her a few more times.


    This woman appeared to be around eighteen or nineteen years old, with a beautiful appearance that was about seventy to eighty percent similar to Lu Miaoge.


    However, in terms of her makeup, clothing, and demeanour, she was completely different from Lu Miaoge.


    Her make-up was very delicate, her head of jet black hair was adorned with a dark golden hair ornament that was pulled up at the back of her head, with a few strands of hair cascading down in front of her chest, and dazzling gemstone earrings hung from her pale earlobes.


    She wore a sleek and sexy dark embroidered off-the-shoulder dress that accentuated her graceful curves and left nothing to the imagination.


    The skirt on the lower half, like a cheongsam, had high slits on either side, revealing the woman¡¯s voluptuous thighs and jade-like, shapely calves.


    However, what surprised Lu Changsheng and made him look twice, apart from the sheer black stockings, were the exquisite high-heeled shoes the woman was wearing.


    The slender high heels were probably three to four inches high, enhancing the contour of the woman¡¯s legs to perfection, almost like a row of legs.


    Overall, she exuded an aura of cold elegance and seductiveness, towering over Miss Lu Miaoge by half a head.


    ¡°What are you staring at? Keep staring and I¡¯ll gouge your eyes out!¡± The woman in the black dress and high heels spoke in a cold, icy tone, like an icy river.


    ¡°Huanhuan,¡± Lu Miaoge gently tugged at her younger sister.


    Then she gave Lu Changsheng an apologetic look.


    Lu Changsheng also felt that he had been a bit rude.


    Mainly because he hadn¡¯t expected to encounter such a style of dress in this cultivation world.


    Moreover¡­


    The woman¡¯s dark gold dress, paired with black stockings and high heels, was indeed eye-catching.


    With nobility and cold elegance mixed with seductive allure, he couldn¡¯t help but take another look.


    ¡°Greetings, Miss.¡±


    ¡°Allow me to apologise for any past indiscretions, Miss,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a graceful gesture.


    If it was in the past, he might have felt embarrassed.


    But as a man with several wives and concubines, and several children, he felt no shame in such matters.


    After all, it was natural to indulge in food and pleasure!


    When he saw a woman in black stockings for the first time, wasn¡¯t it normal to steal a few glances?


    He was a little surprised to deduce from Lu Miaoge¡¯s words and the appearance of the two women that they were sisters.


    He hadn¡¯t expected such a difference in temperament and character between the two sisters.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, what brings you here? Are you here to buy something?¡± Lu Miaoge asked Lu Changsheng in a soft voice.


    ¡°I heard from Uncle Fu that there is a small trade fair here on the first of every month, so I thought I¡¯d come and have a look,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°The fair won¡¯t be fully set up until noon, so you¡¯ve come a bit early,¡± Lu Miaoge said quietly.


    ¡°I see. But I¡¯m not planning to buy anything, I¡¯m just here to look around. I¡¯ll leave after I¡¯ve seen what¡¯s on offer,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded, not intending to engage in any further conversation.


    It was perfectly normal to be attracted to beauty, but women like Lu Miaoge were not ones he could easily provoke, so it was better to keep his distance.


    In such a public place, who knew if a casual conversation with Lu Miaoge would attract the attention of admirers or followers?


    Soon, Lu Changsheng bowed politely and took his leave.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s departing figure, the woman in the black dress next to Lu Miaoge showed a hint of disdain on her face. ¡°He¡¯s Lu Changsheng? He really is as notoriously lecherous as rumoured, marrying and taking up to nine concubines, and still so shamelessly lecherous.¡±


    ¡°Huanhuan, you should also pay attention to your clothes. This kind of¡­¡± Lu Miaoge spoke quietly.


    ¡°Kind of frivolity, right? Sister, a woman should please herself first. I dress for my own satisfaction, not for the eyes of others,¡±


    When Lu Miaohuan heard her sister¡¯s words, she curled her lips and said indifferently.


    ¡­


    ¡°It seems I still know too little about this world.¡±


    ¡°Yes, you spent the first eighteen years in the village. Apart from being led to the Blue Cloud Sect, the farthest you¡¯ve been is the county town.¡±


    ¡°Now that you¡¯re in the Lu family, you haven¡¯t even taken half a step outside, relying solely on reading to understand everything. How could you know too much?¡±


    ¡°This is a world of cultivation, how can you look at it with such a limited perspective?¡±


    ¡°All those cultivation novels from my past life, weren¡¯t they all about long legs and high heels? So wearing stockings and high heels is perfectly normal.¡±


    Lu Changsheng returned to his residence feeling a bit sentimental.


    He didn¡¯t think too much about today¡¯s events.


    It was just a small incident in life.


    Maybe in the future, he could find out where such stockings and shoes were sold.


    No other thoughts, just a simple desire to give his wives some presents.

 Chapter 21: Three-Year Agreement!

    Amidst the mundane and tedious life of cultivation, talisman making, and spell practice, over a month has passed again.Lu Changsheng¡¯s second concubine was pregnant with their second child.


    At the same time, the ninth child was born.


    There was still no sign of the spiritual roots stirring, which meant there was no spiritual root.


    On the second day after the ninth child was born, Lu Changsheng received a letter.


    He was a little surprised to see it. S?a?ch* Th? N???lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    It had actually been sent by Hong Yi, with whom he had attended the Immortal Sect¡¯s examination in the past.


    The letter began with simple greetings, followed by an inquiry as to whether Lu Changsheng remembered their three-year agreement from earlier.


    It had been over two years since they parted ways in the Blue Cloud Sect.


    Hong Yi hopes that Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu will also be able to meet again.


    It was also mentioned that Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing and Han Lin have all agreed to meet.


    ¡°The three-year agreement.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the contents of the letter with narrowed eyes.


    This three-year agreement was a joke proposed by Hong Yi when the six of them were escorted to the Blue Cloud Sect.


    It was agreed that regardless of whether they joined the Immortal Sect at that time, after three years, they would gather at the largest restaurant in Ruyi County, the ¡®Ruyi Tower¡¯.


    If it hadn¡¯t been for Hong Yi¡¯s letter, Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t have remembered it at all, thinking it was just a joke.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Hong Yi to actually mention it in the letter.


    And it said that Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing and Han Lin would also be coming.


    ¡°There¡¯s still about half a year left. Should I go or not?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered in his heart.


    On the way to Qingzhu Mountain, the Chen family¡¯s sudden attack had left him somewhat traumatised.


    He felt that the cultivation world was too dangerous, and he was reluctant to leave the Lu Family so easily.


    However, when he heard that Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing and Han Lin would also be attending this gathering, he felt a slight inclination to accept the invitation.


    As the saying goes, ¡°more friends, more paths¡±.


    All three of them were disciples of the Blue Cloud Sect. If he could maintain this relationship, it might prove beneficial in the future.


    Although he didn¡¯t know Xiao Xiyue and Zhao Qingqing very well, his relationship with Han Lin had been good to begin with.


    ¡°This appointment will also give me the opportunity to dispose of the talismans I¡¯ve accumulated over the years and purchase materials to draw high-quality and high-ranking talismans.¡±


    ¡°With the talisman treasures I have, as long as I don¡¯t run into any Foundation Establishment level cultivators, there shouldn¡¯t be any problems.¡±


    ¡°Besides, I¡¯ve been cultivating away from home for three years, so it¡¯s time to return.¡±


    After some thought, Lu Changsheng decided to go.


    Apart from the appointment, there were other things to attend to, and he also had some worldly matters to attend to.


    ¡°Now that I¡¯ve received the letter, Feiyu should have received one as well,¡± Lu Changsheng thought.


    Then he left and went to the Qingzhu Mountain Villa to see how Li Feiyu planned to proceed.


    It was best to travel together and be safe.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t go straight to Li Feiyu¡¯s house.


    Instead, he went to Bai Bao Pavilion and greeted the shopkeeper.


    If it hadn¡¯t been for the shopkeeper of Bai Bao Pavilion, his talents in making talismans wouldn¡¯t have been so well known to the high-ranking members of the Lu family. So he came to express his gratitude.


    Besides, he was currently dependent on the Lu family. It wouldn¡¯t hurt to maintain good relations with them and make a good impression.


    After all, cultivation wasn¡¯t just about training and fighting, it was also about interpersonal relationships.


    The shopkeeper of Bai Bao Pavilion was happy to see Lu Changsheng visiting the Qingzhu Mountain Villa and came over with a happy expression.


    At first he helped Lu Changsheng out of self-interest.


    Since Lu Changsheng, this young man, had a good talent for making talismans and was a decent person, he could be employed by the Lu family.


    But Lu Changsheng¡¯s behaviour added a few more points of goodwill in his heart.


    He felt that this young man was indeed quite good.


    After that, Lu Changsheng bought some medicine strengthening the body and cultivating the body from the Bai Bao Pavilion as a gift, and took it to Li Feiyu¡¯s house.


    He now had ten Spirit Stones per month, while Li Feiyu only had two.


    If he supported the latter directly, the other party wouldn¡¯t accept it.


    He couldn¡¯t do that either.


    Not to mention that he wasn¡¯t wealthy enough to do so, and if he did, the relationship between the two of them would be strained as well.


    Now, to come over and bring some things was just right.


    Carrying the items, Lu Changsheng arrived at Li Feiyu¡¯s house.


    ¡°You came, but why did you bring things?¡±


    Li Feiyu was a little surprised to see Lu Changsheng come over.


    ¡°It¡¯s not like we¡¯re neighbours dropping by, it¡¯s normal to come over and bring something nice.¡±


    ¡°And sister-in-law is due in two months, these are all things to nourish her body.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said casually.


    He and Li Feiyu were the same age, but Li Feiyu was a few months older than him, so he also referred to Li Feiyu¡¯s wife as sister-in-law.


    ¡°All right, then I won¡¯t be polite.¡±


    Hearing this, Li Feiyu didn¡¯t hesitate and accepted directly.


    ¡°You also received Hong Yi¡¯s letter, right?¡±


    In the hall, Li Feiyu brewed a pot of tea, guessed Lu Changsheng¡¯s intentions, and spoke.


    ¡°Yes. I just saw the letter and thought, since Han Lin and the others are going, I¡¯ll make a trip too, to gather and catch up.¡±


    ¡°And it¡¯s been so long since I¡¯ve been home, I also need to go back and settle some things, so I came to ask what you think.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said directly.


    ¡°My thoughts are the same as yours.¡±


    Li Feiyu nodded.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go together then. We still have half a year to go, so let¡¯s leave about a month in advance,¡± he said.


    ¡°After all, the journey from Qingzhu Mountain to Ruyi County is quite long,¡± Lu Changsheng remarked.


    ¡°No problem, I don¡¯t usually have much to do. Just call me when it¡¯s time for you to leave,¡± Li Feiyu replied.


    The two of them chatted for a while before Lu Changsheng left Li Feiyu¡¯s house after lunch.


    ¡­


    Time flew, and another half month passed.


    One day, Lu Changsheng¡¯s tenth child was born.


    This child, like the others before him, had no spiritual roots.


    However, at the moment of this child¡¯s birth, a system prompt sounded.


    ¡¾Congratulations, host, on reaching ten offspring. You have earned a chance at the Lucky Draw!¡¿


    ¡°As expected!¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart leapt with joy as he heard the system prompt and thought to himself.


    He had previously speculated that when the number of milestones reached a certain amount, it would trigger a reward.


    The first number was one, and it was very likely that the second number would be ten.


    ¡°I wonder if the next milestone will be twenty, fifty, or maybe even a hundred,¡± Lu Changsheng thought silently.


    Without further ado, Lu Changsheng went to visit the child.


    It was a girl, incredibly beautiful.


    After visiting his wives and children, Lu Changsheng returned to his study to begin his fourth lucky draw.


    ¡°System, I want to draw a lottery,¡±


    Lu Changsheng silently intoned.


    Immediately, a faint red virtual wheel appeared in front of his eyes.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the familiar wheel, took a deep breath and prayed in his heart.


    ¡°I hope to get a cultivation technique.¡±


    His current cultivation technique belongs to the most basic mass cultivation technique.


    The advantage is that it¡¯s stable and smooth to cultivate, with minimal problems during the process.


    But the disadvantage is the same: it¡¯s too conservative, which results in very slow spiritual energy absorption.


    He didn¡¯t feel much of a difference when he was in Qingzhu Mountain before.


    Now that he is in Qingzhu Valley, cultivating at the second level of Spirit Vain, this feeling was very obvious.


    So Lu Changsheng thought that if he could draw a cultivation technique, this situation would improve.


    After all, even if the system is biased, it should at least provide a decent side-door level cultivation technique, right?


    ¡°Let¡¯s start the draw!¡±


    Lu Changsheng breathes out and says.


    Immediately, a golden light began to spin on the pale red wheel.


    After five seconds, the roulette slows down.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s nervous and expectant gaze, the golden light stopped at ¡®Pet Beast¡¯.

 Chapter 22: Nine Netherworld Hounds!

    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Nine Netherworld Hound!¡¿¡¾Rewards have been issued in the system room. The host can check them at any time.¡¿


    A dark, wolf-like animal appeared from the large turntable, accompanied by a system prompt.


    ¡°Nine Netherworld Hound cub?¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused at the words, his face showing delight.


    Although It was the cultivation technique that he wanted the most.


    But he also felt very good about things like pet beasts.


    After all, people who played games in their previous lives knew how important it was to have a good ¡®baby¡¯.


    It was almost the same in this cultivation world.


    If he had a good spiritual pet to help him grow, it would be a great help in terms of strength and other aspects.


    Although he hadn¡¯t heard the name ¡®Nine Netherworld Hound¡¯ before, and he didn¡¯t know what rank of monster it was.


    But from the previous three draws, Lu Changsheng also had a certain amount of trust in the system.


    He knew that the things the system produced might be useless, but they would never be trash.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind stirred slightly as he looked at the Nine Netherworld Hound in the system space, and information immediately appeared.


    [Spiritual Pet: Nine Netherworld Hound]


    [Rank: Mid-grade Heaven Grade ]


    [Description: An ancient rare ferocious beast with a mid level bloodline of Heavenly Grade, with a touch of the ancient true spirit Nine Netherworld bloodline. It can reach its peak in five hundred years and become a fourth-level monster.]


    ¡°Hiss! It has a middle-grade bloodline of the heavenly level, and it also has a trace of the bloodline of the ancient true spirit.¡±


    ¡°As long as it reaches its peak, it can become a fourth-level demonic beast!¡±


    When Lu Changsheng saw the information about the Nine Nether Hound, he immediately inhaled a cool breeze and felt a wave of excitement.


    In the cultivation world, there are many other races besides the human race.


    Creatures that can cultivate and improve themselves, such as birds, fur, scales, insects, plants, and so on, are all called demons.


    However, most demons are uncivilized and have little intelligence, so they are also called monsters.


    The classification of demon beasts¡¯ strength is very simple and straightforward.


    From low to high, they are: first order, second order, third order, fourth order, fifth order.


    This corresponds to the stages of Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, and Deity Transformation for human cultivators.


    Unlike humans, who have spiritual roots and grow stronger through cultivation techniques,


    Demons cultivate and become stronger through the bloodline inheritance within their bodies.


    The higher the bloodline level, the greater the potential.


    As far as Lu Changsheng knows, demon beast bloodlines are divided into: low-grade bloodlines, mid-grade bloodlines, high-grade bloodlines, earth-grade bloodlines, and sky-grade bloodlines.


    And the legendary True Spirit Bloodline!


    Like low-grade bloodlines, also known as mixed-grade bloodlines.


    For demons with this kind of bloodline, if they don¡¯t have the chance to purify and mutate the bloodline, they will never break through to become second-order demonic beasts in their lifetime.


    A demon with a mid-grade bloodline will grow into a first-order demon beast with the hope of becoming a second-order demon beast. s?a??h th? Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Demons with high-grade bloodlines will most likely become second-order demons when they reach their peak, with hopes of becoming third-order demons.


    Earth-grade bloodline demons are second-order demon beasts when they mature, and when they peak, they have a high probability of becoming third-order demon beasts.


    As for heavenly bloodline demons, when they mature, they are third-order demons, and when they reach their peak, they have a chance of becoming fourth-order demons.


    Like the Nine Netherworld Hound obtained by Lu Changsheng, it not only has a Heaven Grade mid-level bloodline, but also a trace of the ancient True Spirit bloodline.¡±


    Therefore, in five hundred years, it can smoothly grow to its peak and become a fourth-order demon beast.


    This is equivalent to a human cultivator at the Nascent Soul level!


    ¡°A fourth-order demon beast is the equivalent of a Nascent Soul, true monarch of the human race!¡±


    ¡°According to the information I saw in the Lu Family Library, the ceiling of the Immortal Realm of Jiang Country where I live is at the Nascent Soul stage.¡±


    ¡°Only the Heavenly Sword Sect has a Nascent Soul True Immortal presiding over it. Even the Blue Cloud Sect, which I¡¯ve participated in evaluations before, doesn¡¯t have a Nascent Soul True Immortal presiding over it!¡±


    ¡°If the Nine Netherworld Hound can develop into a fourth class demon beast, then I will be able to dominate the cultivation world of Jiang Country.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat excited.


    In the cultivation world of Jiang Country, where he lived, the most powerful force was known as the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    It was led by a Nascent Soul True Immortal.


    Below it were the Blue Cloud Sect, the Falling Sunset Sect, and the Mystic Spirit Sect, the three major immortal sects.


    Although these three major immortal sects didn¡¯t have any Nascent Soul True Immortals presiding over them, each of them had several Core Formation True Immortals with deep foundations.


    Below these three major immortal sects, there were two sects and three major families, as well as eight major powers.


    All eight major powers had a Core Formation True Immortal presiding over them, making them the top powers in the Jiang Cultivation World.


    As for families like the Lu family of Qingzhu Mountain, where only Foundation Establishment level cultivators presided over them, there were quite a few, but they wouldn¡¯t be recorded in the books.


    Furthermore, Lu Changsheng saw that the book had been around for almost a hundred years.


    The contents it contained would have undergone significant changes by now.


    After a moment, Lu Changsheng shook his head again.


    ¡°Even if one were to reach the peak of the Qi Refining Stage, one would only be able to live for a hundred years, and breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage would only grant a lifespan of around two hundred years.¡±


    ¡°Only Core Formation Stage True Immortals can have a lifespan of five hundred years!¡±


    ¡°So if I can¡¯t break through to the Nascent Soul stage and become a Nascent Soul True Immortal myself, even if the Nine Netherworld Hound grows to the fourth rank, it won¡¯t mean much to me.¡±


    The lifespan of demonic beasts is generally several times longer than that of humans.


    For demonic beasts, the Nine Netherworld Hound¡¯s growth to the fourth rank in five hundred years was considered quite fast.


    But for humans, this period of time was quite long.


    Even the True Immortals of the Core Formation Stage have a lifespan of only about five hundred years.


    Even if they consumed spiritual pills and treasures from heaven and earth to prolong their lives, they would only be able to prolong their lives for a few decades, or a hundred years at the most.


    Only by breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage could one live for over a thousand years.


    ¡°The peak period is five hundred years, so it won¡¯t be a big problem to mature in two or three hundred years.¡±


    ¡°The mature stage should be the third-tier demonic beast, equivalent to the Core Formation Stage. Then, it will take about a hundred years to grow to the second-order monster beast. There will be no problem.¡±


    ¡°That seems like a reasonable plan.¡±


    ¡°Besides, there are methods to tame and control beasts in the cultivation world, including many cultivation techniques that can accelerate the growth of demonic beasts.¡±


    Lu Changsheng licked his lips and thought.


    The growth of demonic beasts can be divided into four stages: infancy, growth, maturity, and peak.


    Of course, the Nine Netherworld Hound cub he won in the lottery is still in its infancy.


    However, according to his knowledge of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, there is a skill called Beast Taming.


    It¡¯s about taming demonic beasts to serve cultivators.


    The animal Lu Changsheng drew doesn¡¯t need to be tamed and will be absolutely loyal to him.


    However, among these animal taming methods, there are many cultivation techniques that can speed up the growth of spirit animals.


    As far as Lu Changsheng knows, the Mystic Spirit Sect, one of the three major immortal sects, is famous for taming spirit beasts. Every disciple in the sect tames and rides a spirit animal.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need to rush into this right now. In the future, I¡¯ll see if I can master the technique of taming spirit beasts. For now, I¡¯ll just raise it normally.¡±


    ¡°But I can¡¯t conveniently take this Nine Netherworld Hound out of the system space right now.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, if anyone sees it, it would be difficult to explain how I happened to get a demonic beast cub.¡±


    ¡°It happens that I¡¯m going to the mortal world for a while. When I come back, I¡¯ll take it out and just say that I bought it to keep watch at home, as a companion for the children.¡±


    After a moment¡¯s thought, Lu Changsheng decided not to take the cub out of the system room and left it there.


    Like system rewards, leaving them in the system room without taking them out doesn¡¯t affect anything.


    But once they¡¯re out, there¡¯s no way to put them back in.

 Chapter 23: Qi Refining Stage Three!

    Time flies and more than three months have passed in the blink of an eye.In those three months, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth children were born.


    However, none of these three children had any spiritual roots.


    Lu Changsheng had already become completely indifferent to this matter, because he knew that it couldn¡¯t be forced.


    However, he did not stop his efforts to procreate because of this probability.


    After all, more children would bring more blessings.


    As long as he continued to have children, as the number increased, there would eventually be children with spiritual roots.


    Moreover, as the number of children increased, there would also be rewards from the system.


    During these three months, Lu Changsheng had impregnated two more concubines, each carrying his second child.


    In three years, with three wives and six concubines, he had fathered thirteen children.


    And there were three more currently pregnant, which had made him quite famous in the Lu family¡¯s Qingzhu Valley.


    Everyone knew that the Lu family had married a son-in-law who was exceptionally talented in talisman making, but had a penchant for women and procreation.


    At that time, Lu Yuanding also came to have a casual conversation with Lu Changsheng.


    He hoped that Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t be too fond of women and that he would concentrate more on cultivation and talisman making so that he wouldn¡¯t waste his life.


    Faced with such advice, Lu Changsheng naturally nodded in agreement.


    However, he also expressed that his spiritual roots were too poor, and he didn¡¯t have any great ambitions in this life. He was content with such a life and only wished for a prosperous future with many grandchildren.


    If he could have some children with spiritual roots, he would devote himself wholeheartedly to bringing them up in the future.


    When Lu Yuanding heard these words, he didn¡¯t know how to react for a moment, so he shared something with Lu Changsheng.


    The Lu family has a rule: all children who are not found to have spiritual roots by the age of six must be sent to the secular world.


    Even with some leniency, they must be sent away by the age of ten.


    They cannot remain on Qingzhu Mountain because without spiritual roots, these children cannot cultivate immortality and would only be relegated to menial tasks.


    Young eagles will one day soar into the sky and face storms.


    Keeping children without spiritual roots would only delay their growth.


    However, the Lu family has a presence in the secular world with family and wealth that can provide a comfortable and prosperous life for these children.


    If Lu Changsheng agrees, the children can be placed in the secular branch of the Lu family in the future.


    Upon hearing Lu Yuanding¡¯s words, Lu Changsheng felt a heaviness in his heart.


    After three years, he still hadn¡¯t fully adjusted to the rules of this world.


    It was difficult to accept sending children to the secular world at the age of six.


    After all, he had thirteen children, and only one of them had spiritual roots.


    But he also understood that Lu Yuanding was right.


    Keeping children without spiritual roots around wouldn¡¯t benefit them.


    As parents, they had to let go and let them grow.


    So Lu Changsheng planned to wait until the children were a bit older before sending them out into the secular world.


    He wanted them to explore and experience the world for themselves.


    Before that, he had once considered finding Li Feiyu to teach his children martial arts.


    This would not only strengthen their bodies, but also provide them with some self-defence in case of danger in the secular world.


    After all, not only was the cultivation world dangerous, but there were also many conflicts in the secular world, and he couldn¡¯t watch over his children all the time.


    Of course, he couldn¡¯t deny that he had some selfish motives.


    He hoped that his children practising martial arts would bring him some personal improvement in strength.


    And in the future, when his children were firmly rooted in the secular world, they could establish their own branch of the Lu family, a family of martial arts.


    When a descendant with spiritual roots appears in the family, he can be sent to me for instruction.


    This is the current model for most cultivation families, where the mortal world and the cultivation world thrive together.


    On that day,


    Inside the training room, Lu Changsheng sat in meditation, his body surging with qi, causing his robes to flutter with no wind.


    ¡°Qi Refining Level Three!¡±


    ¡°I finally broke through before the deadline!¡±


    After a moment, his breathing calmed down and Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, his face full of joy.


    It had taken him one year and four months to break through from Qi Refining Level One to Level Two.


    But it took him only ten months to break through from the second to the third level.


    The reason for such a significant improvement was not only the Qingzhu Valley¡¯s second-tier Spirit Stones, but also the talent boost from his seventh son Lu Xianzhi¡¯s spiritual roots, as well as the improvement in cultivation resources.


    He now receives ten Spirit Stones, thirty catties of Spirit Rice and a bottle of Yellow Dragon Pills every month.


    At the moment, his children are still young and have minimal expenses, and there¡¯s nothing to spend on his wife.


    Therefore, he can basically use most of these Spirit Stones on himself to increase his cultivation speed.


    Even though his talent is mediocre and it¡¯s difficult for him to achieve much through his own cultivation, he can¡¯t let up.


    After all, before he can rely on his children¡¯s success, they need to grow up first.


    Besides, out of his thirteen children, only his seventh son has spiritual roots, and they¡¯re only low-grade spiritual roots.


    For now, he still has to rely on his own efforts as a father.


    ¡°It¡¯s been three years, and I¡¯m finally going on a trip.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood up and straightened his robe.


    He walked over to the bronze mirror and looked at his reflection.


    His originally ordinary face now had a few more angular contours, and his somewhat dark skin had become light and delicate, making him look much more handsome.


    There¡¯s a saying: ¡°Clothes make the man.¡±


    He was dressed in a long green robe that seemed to fit him perfectly, accentuating his tall, slender frame.


    With a gentle and refined countenance, a tall figure and an aura of calm confidence, Lu Changsheng exuded an inexplicable nobility.


    Compared to his appearance and temperament three years ago, one could say that he had undergone a complete transformation.


    Apart from the refining and improving effects of practising the Immortal Grace Technique, this change was also attributed to physical development, living in comfort, awakening past life memories, activating the system, and changing one¡¯s attitude and mentality.


    Just practising the Immortal Grace Technique wouldn¡¯t produce such obvious results.


    Looking at himself in the mirror, Lu Changsheng chuckled slightly, then informed his wife before leaving, saying that he needed to take a trip back to the mundane world.


    This matter had long been discussed with his wife, and he had also sought the approval of the Lu family.


    The Lu family readily agreed, and even asked if Lu Changsheng needed anyone to accompany him.


    During the past six months in the Qingzhu Valley, Lu Changsheng had perfectly completed the tasks assigned to him by the Lu family regarding the drawing of talismans, demonstrating an outstanding performance that had further impressed the Lu family.


    In response, Lu Changsheng said that he was just meeting friends and taking care of some things at home, so there was no need for an escort.


    Although it would be safer to have someone accompany him, it would also be inconvenient.


    The Lu family didn¡¯t insist, so they gave him a transfer token and told him to be careful on his journey.


    After tucking the already packed bag into his robe, Lu Changsheng arrived at the Qingzhu Mountain Residence and knocked on Li Feiyu¡¯s door.


    ¡°I thought you had something urgent and couldn¡¯t make it,¡± Li Feiyu, holding his child, opened the courtyard gate and smiled at Lu Changsheng.


    His child was just three months old and was a girl.


    ¡°I was about to break through, so I postponed until now,¡± Lu Changsheng explained.


    ¡°You broke through to the third level of qi refining?¡± Li Feiyu¡¯s surprise was obvious.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng had not stopped practising techniques.


    He had mastered all the basic spells such as Fireball Technique, Wind Control Technique, Matter Manipulation Technique, Qi Concealment Technique, Spirit Eye Technique, and Sound Transmission Technique. S?a??h the ??v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Spells such as talisman creation became much easier once the basics were mastered.


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng used the aura restraining technique to slightly hide his spiritual energy. Therefore, Li Feiyu did not notice that Lu Changsheng had just broken through the third level of qi refinement.


    ¡°Yes, so I came over right after this breakthrough,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    ¡°Tsk tsk, you just broke through the third level of Qi Refining. With your cultivation speed, I¡¯am afraid you¡¯ll catch up with those with middle Spirit Roots, huh?¡± Li Feiyu couldn¡¯t help but shake his head and cluck his tongue in surprise.


    He was far ahead of Lu Changsheng at both the first level of Qi Refining and the second level of Qi Refining.


    But now, while he was still at the peak of the second stage of Qi Refining, Lu Changsheng had directly overtaken him and broken through to the third stage, one step faster.


    This made him feel quite emotional and a bit jealous.


    ¡°Hey, it¡¯s all thanks to outside help. Breaking through from the third level to the fourth level of Qi Refining is much harder,¡± Lu Changsheng waved his hand.


    He knew his own situation.


    If he hadn¡¯t taken a bottle of Yellow Dragon Pill every month, and if he hadn¡¯t spent all his Spirit Stones on spiritual vegetables, spiritual tea, and demon beast meat, how could he have broken through so quickly?


    It would have taken at least another year or so of cultivation.


    What¡¯s more, as long as you spend a little more time on the first three levels of Qi Refining, it will be a matter of course without any difficulty.


    But breaking through from the third to the fourth level of Qi Refining was difficult.


    In the early to middle stages of Qi refining, there are bottlenecks.


    And the worse one¡¯s spiritual roots were, the harder it was to break through the bottleneck.


    ¡°I believe this is not a difficult task for you,¡±


    ¡°Shall we go now?¡±


    Li Feiyu didn¡¯t dwell on the subject and asked directly.


    ¡°I¡¯m ready to leave at any time. Do you still need to prepare?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°I¡¯m ready too. Then let¡¯s go,¡±


    Li Feiyu said, took the child to the backyard, handed it to the concubine he had taken in not long ago, and left with Lu Changsheng.

 Chapter 24: Heading to Ruyi County!

    Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu first rented two spirited horses from Uncle Fu and bought a map.Otherwise, how to get to the Ruyi Region would have been a problem for them.


    The spirited horses were similar to the ones they rode when they first came to Qingzhu Mountain.


    As for the map, it was from Jiang Country.


    The territory of Jiang Country was vast, consisting of nine provinces.


    Each province governs nine counties, each county governs nine prefectures, and each prefecture has many villages.


    Even though a spiritually blessed place like Qingzhu Mountain was not under the jurisdiction of Jiang Country, it was still considered within the territory of Jiang Country.


    The Ruyi Region that Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu were going to was a large county under the jurisdiction of Qingzhou.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s hometown was also in the Ruyi Region.


    But it was just a small mountain village under Qinghe County, Nanyu Prefecture, Ruyi Region.


    After checking the general route on the map, the two set off on their spirited horses.


    ¡°Time flies, it¡¯s been three years.¡±


    After leaving Qingzhu Mountain, Li Feiyu couldn¡¯t help but feel sentimental about how he had gone from being a heroic figure in the secular world, a young master, to a son-in-law practising cultivation.


    ¡°Yes, three years have passed. I wonder how Hong Yi, Han Lin and the others are doing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also felt some emotion.


    He thought back to three years ago, when he awakened his memories from the Immortal Sect¡¯s examination and then became the Lu family¡¯s son-in-law.


    All in all, Lu Changsheng was quite satisfied with his development over the past three years.


    ¡°Hong Yi, who was born in the Ruyi Marquis Mansion, already possessed the strength of the third level of Qi Refinement. By now, he should have broken through to Qi Refining Level Four.¡±


    ¡°As for Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing, they are practising at the Blue Cloud Sect. They have probably reached Qi Refining Level Three or Four as well.¡±


    ¡°As for Xiao Xiyue, with her Four Spirit Roots, I wonder how far she has progressed in these three years?¡±


    Li Feiyu looked at the azure sky and spoke.


    Originally, among the six of them, Hong Yi had been exposed to cultivation early due to his background in the Ruyi Marquis Mansion, and had the strength of Qi Refining Level Three.


    However, with only eight Spirit Roots, even though he had returned to the Ruyi Marquis Mansion and had resources, they weren¡¯t abundant, so his improvement in three years couldn¡¯t be too significant.


    As for Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing, one had a Seven Spirit Root and the other had a Six Spirit Root. Even if they were practising in a cultivation sect like the Blue Cloud Sect, it wouldn¡¯t be easy for them to get too far ahead in such a short time.


    Only Xiao Xiyue¡¯s four Spirit Roots made their progress unpredictable.


    After speaking, Li Feiyu thought about Lu Changsheng¡¯s breakthrough to Qi Refining Level Three. Among the six, he had the lowest cultivation, only at Qi Refining Level Two, which made him feel a little discouraged.


    ¡°It should be about the same. It¡¯s only three years, the gap shouldn¡¯t be too big,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He felt that Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing were probably at the third level of Qi Refinement.


    After all, they only had Seventh Spirit Root and Sixth Spirit Root respectively.


    If they were to break through to Qi Refining Level Four in three years, the conditions of the Immortal Sect would be much better than he imagined.


    Seeing Li Feiyu suddenly fall silent after speaking with a somewhat melancholy expression, Lu Changsheng paused and guessed the reason.


    Li Feiyu had once seemed easygoing and friendly, but he knew that deep down, he was still quite proud.


    That¡¯s normal. As the former deputy leader of the Crimson Whale Gang, Li Feiyu was a first-rate expert in the martial arts world at a young age. To say that he was promising would not be an exaggeration.


    But now that three years have passed, he seems to be the worst of the six who have embarked on the cultivation path together.


    On top of that, he still owes forty-eight children to the Lu family, which was quite a burden.


    ¡°Feiyu, don¡¯t worry too much about the Leu Family¡¯s affairs for now.¡±


    ¡°The issue of having children, let¡¯s wait a few more years. As soon as my skills as a talisman master improve, I¡¯ll try to negotiate with the patriarch to relieve you of your duty.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke.


    With his Many Children, Many Blessings system, let alone fifty, he would be willing to have one hundred, two hundred, or even a thousand children.


    But Li Feiyu didn¡¯t have a system, so having fifty children was indeed a bit too much.


    Not only would it affect his cultivation, but in the future, when he left the Lu Family, the children wouldn¡¯t be his own, which was hard to accept.


    As a friend, as a good brother, if he could help in any way, he would naturally do so.


    However, he was only a first-tier, low-grade talisman master at the moment, so his influence was limited.


    He planned to wait for another year or so to prove himself as a first-tier medium-grade talisman master, increase his influence, and try to help Li Feiyu resolve this matter.


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    Li Feiyu was silent for a moment, shaking his head.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng had already helped him a lot.


    Every time he came over, he would bring him some gifts, so Li Feiyu felt bad that he was bothering Lu Changsheng all the time.


    Besides, in his opinion, this kind of thing was annoying for Lu Changsheng as well.


    But before he could finish, Lu Changsheng waved his hand directly and said, ¡°Our relationship, when you mention it, it sounds distant.¡±


    ¡°Besides, I also need your help with something.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    Li Feiyu nodded with some emotion and asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m going back to visit my family this time, but it¡¯s impossible to bring them with me.¡±


    ¡°So I would like to ask you to let the Crimson Whale Gang take care of my family in the future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    He knew that he would have to leave the Lu family eventually; he couldn¡¯t stay under someone else¡¯s roof forever, and of course he couldn¡¯t bring his family to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Not only was it inconvenient, but he didn¡¯t want to do it.


    As for taking care of his family, he couldn¡¯t do that either.


    But he couldn¡¯t ignore them either.


    So he thought of the Crimson Whale Gang in Li Feiyu¡¯s house, who had considerable influence in the secular world, and thought of asking for help in taking care of them.


    He wasn¡¯t asking for much, just to ensure that his family could live comfortably and prosperously for the rest of their lives.


    ¡°This is a trivial matter, live it to me,¡± Li Feiyu said directly when he heard this.


    After all, he was the deputy leader of the Crimson Whale Gang.


    Even though he had been away from home for many years, and his position as deputy leader might have been lost, his father was still the leader, and he was confident that this matter would not be a problem.


    ¡°Besides, I have so many children, not all of them can cultivate,¡± Lu Changsheng continued.


    ¡°So I thought, for those who cannot cultivate in the future, I will ask you to teach them martial arts.¡±


    Although it would take a while for the children to grow up and start practising martial arts, since they were talking about it, Lu Changsheng decided to bring it up directly and ask if there were any points to consider in this regard.


    After all, Li Feiyu had grown up practising martial arts since childhood and was very familiar with such things.


    ¡°Martial arts?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not a problem, of course, but martial arts training is quite hard. Are you willing?¡± Li Feiyu said as if he remembered something and shook his head.


    He could tell that Lu Changsheng was usually very fond of his children and didn¡¯t seem like someone who would let his children endure hardship.


    ¡°I will respect their own decisions when the time comes.¡±


    ¡°Besides, what¡¯s a little hardship?¡± Lu Changsheng chuckled.


    Of course, he had no qualms about such things.


    Although he will not force his children to do anything, he will not pamper them, and he will not let them avoid the hardships and let them be pampered.


    Moreover, these first children were the foundation of his future family.


    Of course, he¡¯d make more of an effort to make sure they didn¡¯t go astray and would strive for their success.


    So the two of them talked as they travelled.


    At night, they took turns keeping watch to avoid any unexpected incidents.

 Chapter 25: Reunion with Friends!

    Due to Lu Changsheng¡¯s breakthrough to the third level of Qi Refining, their departure was delayed.Fearing that they would miss their three-year deadline, the two of them rushed day and night throughout the journey.


    In just nineteen days, they arrived in the Ruyi Region from Qingzhu Mountain.


    The journey was uneventful, with only a few wild birds and animals, and no real danger.


    By the time they reached Ruyi Region, the sky had already darkened.


    ¡°So this is the Ruyi Region,¡± Lu Changsheng exclaimed in surprise as he saw the city.


    Ruyi Region was much busier and more magnificent than he had imagined.


    The entire city was majestic and towering, like a giant beast crouching down.


    The lights in the city were as bright as daylight, with densely packed residential houses, buildings, and shops buzzing with activity.


    People streamed through the streets like shuttles, creating a vibrant scene, and in the distance there were still several towering, magnificent buildings.


    ¡°It seems that the mundane world in this world is even more prosperous than I imagined,¡± Lu Changsheng sighed as he looked at the bustling city before him.


    Before the awakening of his memories, he was just the son of an ordinary farmer, and the furthest he had ever been was the county town of Qinghe.


    Don¡¯t even mention Ruyi Region; I haven¡¯t even been to Nanyu Prefecture, which is above Qinghe County.


    This also means that he doesn¡¯t really understand these big cities in the secular world.


    As a result, when he saw the Ruyi Region, he felt a bit like a villager arriving in Shanghai.


    After the two of them entered the city and asked for directions, they arrived at the Ruyi Tower.


    This Ruyi Tower truly deserves to be the largest restaurant in the Ruyi Region, towering over ten zhang high.


    In front of the building hangs a jade Ruyi with the three characters ¡°Ruyi Tower¡± engraved on it, looking very magnificent.


    Strings of large red lanterns hang from the eaves on all sides, and the walls are painted with vibrant landscape and beauty murals.


    Li Feiyu stepped forward and announced that they were looking for Hong Yi.


    The gatekeeper had already been instructed and went inside to report.


    Soon, a tall and majestic figure dressed in brocade, Hong Yi, emerged from the Ruyi Tower.


    ¡°Brother Li, Brother Lu!¡±


    Hong Yi greeted them warmly upon seeing them.


    But when he saw Lu Changsheng, he couldn¡¯t help but look at him a few more times, as if he wasn¡¯t sure.


    Now, Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance and temperament have changed a lot from three years ago.


    ¡°Hong Yi, are you having trouble recognising me like this?¡± Lu Changsheng joked when he saw the other party¡¯s reaction.


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for Brother Li here, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to confirm these changes in Brother Lu for a moment.¡± Hong Yi shook his head, expressing his feelings with a smile on his face.


    He seemed much warmer and heartier than he had been three years ago.


    ¡°Every time I see him, I feel that too much has changed, not to mention the long time you¡¯ve been apart,¡± Li Feiyu said.


    He would meet with Lu Changsheng every few months to catch up on old times.


    But at that time, there was no feeling, and when he returned, he always felt that Lu Changsheng had changed in some inexplicable way.


    ¡°Yes, Brother Lu, what¡¯s happened to you? You¡¯ve changed so much, while Brother Li hasn¡¯t changed much,¡± Hong Yi nodded and continued, ¡°This is no place for idle chatter. I¡¯ve already booked a room and a private room in the Ruyi Tower. Brother Li, Brother Lu, after all this travelling, I¡¯ll go upstairs to welcome you and help you refresh yourselves.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing and Han Lin haven¡¯t arrived yet, but they should be here within the next few days.¡±


    As they spoke, Hong Yi led them into the Ruyi Pavilion.


    The interior was magnificent, with golden beams and painted rafters, and a spiral staircase in the centre.


    The three of them climbed the stairs and arrived at a graceful private room on the ninth floor, where they could admire the night scenery outside directly through the window.


    ¡°Broterh Li, Brother Lu, it¡¯s been three years. Have you been well with the Lu family of Qingzhu Mountain?¡± Hong Yi asked warmly as they sat down and poured tea for them.


    ¡°Fine,¡± Li Feiyu replied simply. He didn¡¯t think there was much to say about his situation.


    ¡°I¡¯m getting by,¡± Lu Changsheng also replied succinctly.


    ¡°If it were Brother Li saying that, I would believe it, but Brother Lu, I don¡¯t believe it.¡±


    ¡°I, Hong Yi, have been dealing with people for the past few years and consider myself to have a keen eye. If I¡¯m not mistaken, the robe on Brother Lu¡¯s body here is a Taoist robe.¡±


    ¡°And if I didn¡¯t know Brother Lu, I would definitely have mistaken you for a young master from one of those immortal cultivation families.¡±


    ¡°So, Brother Lu, you¡¯re not being completely honest. You don¡¯t treat me like a friend, do you?¡± Hong Yi chuckled with a hint of exaggerated sadness in his demeanour.


    Even though the three of them hadn¡¯t had a particularly deep relationship before, they seemed much closer under Hong Yi¡¯s words.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t lie to Brother Hong.¡±


    ¡°To be honest, I discovered a talent for making talismans in the Lu family, and now I¡¯ve become a talisman master, so my living conditions are quite good.¡± Lu Changsheng shook his head and said this.


    He wasn¡¯t trying to show off.


    It¡¯s just that there was no need to hide such a thing.


    This journey was made with a certain purpose in mind.


    He wanted to make friends with Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing and Han Lin, three disciples of the Immortal Sect, and maintain this relationship.


    Of course, in order to maintain this relationship, you need to have some capital of your own.


    Otherwise, why would a son-in-law of a cultivating immortal family befriend the disciples of the immortal sect.


    At the moment, being a first-tier Talisman Master is the only capital he openly possesses.


    ¡°Hiss, I didn¡¯t expect Brother Lu to be so talented!¡±


    ¡°In just three years, he has become a Talisman Master. I¡¯ll toast Brother Lu with tea instead of wine!¡±


    When Hong Yi heard this, he was shocked and took a deep breath. He became a little more enthusiastic and picked up the tea.


    ¡°Brother Hong is too polite, I¡¯m just a beginner Talisman Master, not as free and easy as Brother Hong.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also picked up the tea to return the gesture.


    The lord of this Ruyi County City is Marquis Ru Yi.


    He is Hong Yi¡¯s father.


    In the secular world, his status is indeed extraordinary.


    But seeing how he treats others so warmly and politely now, compared to three years ago, it seems that he has changed quite a bit in those three years.


    ¡°I¡¯m just a commoner, this status is not worth mentioning, really not as good as Brother Lu.¡±


    ¡°Besides, Brother Lu¡¯s ability to become a novice Talsiman Master in such a short time shows that he has extraordinary talent, he is a dragon and a phoenix among humans, and it is very likely that he will become a second-tier Talisman Master in the future.¡±


    Hong Yi shook his head with emotion, then said sincerely.


    These words from Hong Yi did indeed made Lu Changsheng feel somewhat at ease.


    In his memory, the Hong Yi of three years ago had a touch of arrogance about him.


    Although he didn¡¯t go so far as to mock or belittle him and Han Lin, there was a sense of superiority in his words and actions.


    So this change in attitude, the contrast, naturally gave him a sense of satisfaction.


    Of course, he wouldn¡¯t hold on to his own status just because of someone else¡¯s attitude and would have a polite conversation with Hong Yi.


    Under Hong Yi¡¯s warm atmosphere, the three of them gradually began to chat and get to know each other.


    It was like meeting an old friend after many years of separation.


    Thus, under Hong Yi¡¯s generous hospitality, Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu stayed at Ruyi Tower for three days.


    Three days later, Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing and Han Lin arrived at Ruyi Tower.


    Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu heard the news and went downstairs with Hong Yi to greet them.


    As they descended the stairs, they immediately saw Xiao Xiyue and the others. S?a??h th? N0v?lFire(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Brother Li, Young Master Hou, are you Lu Changsheng?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue, dressed in a snow-white dress with a stunning oval face, smiled and greeted Lu Changsheng and the others as she approached.


    She appeared sincere and straightforward, her smile as bright as a spring breeze, infecting everyone around her.


    Next to her, Zhao Qingqing just nodded slightly.


    With her hair lightly pulled back and wearing a long green dress, her appearance couldn¡¯t be described as stunning, only elegant and graceful.


    Especially when standing next to the exceptionally beautiful Xiao Xiyue, she seemed to fade, like a contrasting green leaf.


    However, her pale skin and excellent figure, with long legs and a slender waist, were extremely eye-catching.


    ¡°Brother Changsheng, Brother Li, Young Master Hou,¡± Han Lin also greeted everyone.


    Compared to the two women, he seemed more ordinary, lacking in presence.


    Wearing a grey-brown robe with slightly darkened skin, his appearance was simple, neither tall nor short, neither fat nor thin.

 Chapter 26: Reunion After Ten Years!

    Ruyi Tower.Lu Changsheng, Li Feiyu, Hong Yi, Han Lin, Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing, six people reunited after three years.


    In three years, all of them have gone from the mundane world to the cultivation path, and have undergone significant changes.


    ¡°Miss Xiao, in the world of immortality, strength is the most respected, and you should be the one to take the main seat.¡±


    Hong Yi said enthusiastically towards Xiao Xiyue.


    However, this warmth no longer carried the same fervor as it did three years ago, devoid of any pursuit.


    Instead, it was a friendly and heartfelt warmth between friends.


    Hong Yi was well aware that he was no longer worthy of Xiao Xiyue.


    He couldn¡¯t even catch up with her three years ago, let alone now. Going after her would only bring dishonor to himself, unable to even maintain a friendship.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, Young Lord Hong, I won¡¯t stand on ceremony,¡± Xiao Xiyue said, slightly reluctant before she stopped insisting on formality.


    Three years ago, she had a straightforward and lively personality that hadn¡¯t changed much over the years, but now she carried herself with even more grace and generosity.


    ¡°Changsheng, your transformation is incredible, I almost didn¡¯t recognize you!¡±


    ¡°I heard from Young Lord Hong that you and Brother Li are both sons-in-law of a cultivation family, and it seems like you¡¯re living quite well.¡±


    At that moment, Han Lin said to Lu Changsheng in his usual relaxed manner.


    Initially, among the six, Xiao Xiyue, as the beauty of the group, was very interested in the martial arts world and often talked to Li Feiyu about it, so they had a relatively good relationship.


    Han Lin and Lu Changsheng, on the other hand, had similar backgrounds and personalities, hence their good relationship.


    ¡°Well, we¡¯re all cultivators now, so some changes are to be expected,¡± Lu Changsheng chuckled, appearing quite magnanimous.


    Although his significant transformation was largely due to the cultivation technique he was practicing, according to the principles of the technique, it was due to his good foundation, so he had no reason to feel embarrassed.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t just ¡®some¡¯ transformation; your transformation surpasses mine.¡±


    ¡°It is said that women undergo eighteen transformations; is it possible for men to undergo twenty?¡± Xiao Xiyue teased.


    Three years ago, she was already a beauty, and now, three years later, she has blossomed even more, captivating hearts and souls with every smile and frown.


    Lu Changsheng, who had nine concubines, couldn¡¯t help but look at Xiao Xiyue a few more times.


    After all, Xiao Xiyue not only had an exquisite appearance, but also possessed a Fourth Grade Spirit Root.


    If she could bear children for him, not only would there be a high probability of producing offspring with Spiritual Roots, but there would also be a chance of producing offspring with intermediate Spiritual Roots.


    However, it was unrealistic to expect a disciple of the immortal sect with Fourth Grade Spirit Roots to have children of his own.


    For a long time, it seemed that this could only be realized in dreams.


    ¡°A woman can go through eighteen transformations, of course a man can go through twenty, isn¡¯t that an example right here?¡± Lu Changsheng replied with a smile, his eyes clear and confident.


    With the confidence given by the system, Lu Changsheng could now face anyone with a calm mentality, treating everyone equally.


    You have talent? I have a system!


    You have a background? I have a system!


    You have strength? I have a system!


    So, everyone was pretty much the same.


    You have talent and background, with unlimited prospects for the future.


    I have a system behind me, as long as I work hard, I will have success in the future!


    Soon, everyone began to chat in this familiar atmosphere.


    However, it was mainly Hong Yi and Xiao Xiyue who chatted, finding topics to discuss.


    Lu Changsheng and Han Lin were the ones who answered questions, interjecting when there was something of interest.


    Li Feiyu and Zhao Qingqing spoke relatively less, only speaking when asked.


    During this conversation, everyone talked about their recent situations, which allowed Lu Changsheng to understand everyone¡¯s situation to a certain extent.


    Even though Hong Yi was the son of Marquis Ruyi and had reached the third level of Qi Refinement cultivation three years ago, he didn¡¯t have many cultivation resources over the years and had to rely on his own efforts to earn them. As a result, he is still at the peak of the third cultivation level of Qi Refinement and has not been able to break through.


    This also made Lu Changsheng realize that the bottleneck from Qi Refining Level Three to Four was much harder than he had imagined.


    Because of her Fourth Grade Spirit Root, Xiao Xiyue was directly noticed by the elders when she joined the Blue Cloud Sect and became an internal disciple. Now, she has reached the fourth level of Qi Refining.


    Although Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing joined the Blue Cloud Clan, their spiritual roots were average, so they are only outer disciples, which was quite different from Xiao Xiyue.


    Inner disciples can just concentrate on their cultivation, but in addition to cultivation, outer disciples also need to spend time learning a skill.


    Because the sect pays attention to complementary advantages and mutual assistance, the internal division of labor was clear.


    Some excel in combat, some in formations, some in alchemy, refining, talisman making, and some in the cultivation of spirit fields and medicinal herbs.


    Of course, for those with exceptional talents, cultivation takes precedence.


    As for those with average talents, their aptitude in other areas will be taken into consideration.


    Han Lin, who is a blacksmith, chose the craft of artifact refining.


    He has a decent talent in this area and is currently apprenticed to a master refiner.


    In terms of cultivation, he is at the peak of the second stage of Qi Refining.


    Zhao Qingqing has chosen the path of a pharmacist and is also at the apprentice level.


    Her cultivation level is slightly higher than Han Lin¡¯s, and she has already broken through to the third level of Qi Refining.


    After hearing about everyone¡¯s recent situations, Lu Changsheng also understands that the gap between him and the Immortal Sect disciples isn¡¯t as big as he thought.


    However, he also knows that this is just the beginning.


    The gap between them will grow as time goes on.


    ¡°Brother Changsheng truly deserves to be the first one to wake up in the ¡®Heart Questioning Platform¡¯ during the fourth examination in the Blue Cloud Sect.¡±


    ¡°As expected, the saying is true: Gold shines wherever it is!¡±


    After everyone shared their circumstances, they were all astonished to hear that Lu Changsheng had gone from being a son-in-law to a qualified talisman master with a Third Level of Qi Refining.


    Han Lin even spoke up and revealed some information.


    ¡°Huh? Brother Lu actually ranked first in the ¡®Heart Questioning Platform¡¯ examination during the Immortal Sect¡¯s examination?¡±


    Hong Yi and others are surprised to hear this.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. After I became an apprentice refiner, I happened to meet an elder brother who had taken the test back then, so I asked him why Brother Changsheng wasn¡¯t chosen.¡±


    ¡°The elder brother remembered Brother Changsheng and said that he only had nine Spirit Roots and was too old. Otherwise, he would definitely have been able to enter the Blue Cloud Sect based on his performance in the Heart Questioning Platform.¡±


    Han Lin said with some regret.


    ¡°It¡¯s too bad.¡±


    Li Feiyu also felt a little sorry for Lu Changsheng.


    Others nodded slightly, feeling that it was indeed a pity.


    Even though Lu Changsheng¡¯s achievements in the past three years had astonished many, they all felt that it would still be better for him to join the Blue Cloud Sect and become a disciple of an immortal sect.


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing to regret. I think the way things are now is quite good,¡± Lu Changsheng said upon hearing the news, showing no signs of regret.


    If he were to join the Blue Cloud Clan, he would surely have to spend several years gaining experience before he could think about getting married and having children.


    In that case, he would be wasting a considerable amount of time and might not be any better off than he is now.


    ¡°You are right, Brother Lu¡¯s talent and skill will shine wherever he goes,¡± Hong Yi immediately smoothed things over and they continued to eat, drink and chat.


    Originally, the focus of this gathering should have been on Xiao Xiyue. S?a?ch* Th? ?0velF?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    However, Lu Changsheng, who had been in the worst condition three years ago, seemed to play a somewhat prominent role in this gathering.


    And so, after spending a day together, the six of them, led by Hong Yi, spent another day sightseeing in Ruyi County before making a ten-year pact and saying goodbye to each other.


    Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing, and Han Lin not only kept their appointment, but also went home to visit their families, just like Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu.


    However, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t rush back.


    He let Li Feiyu go first and planned to go to the Crimson Whale Gang to find him later.


    During this trip, he also wanted to find a place to sell the talismans on his body and buy materials for some high-quality and high-grade talismans.


    He had previously asked Hong Yi where there were immortal cultivation markets nearby.


    Hong Yi told Lu Changsheng that there were basically no immortal cultivation markets in the mundane world, only a few gathering places for rouge cultivators.


    These rouge cultivator gathering places would sometimes hold trading events, and he would return to Lu Changsheng with some information in a few days.

 Chapter 27: Niutou Mountain!

    Several days later.Ruyi Tower.


    ¡°Brother Lu, I¡¯ve gathered some information. Three hundred miles away from Ruyi County, there¡¯s a gathering of Rouge Cultivators at Niutou Mountain. They¡¯re holding a trade gathering, and it¡¯s expected to last for another five or six days.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re interested in attending, take this communication talisman to Niutou Mountain. Someone will open the formation and let you in.¡±


    Hong Yi knocked on the door and spoke to Lu Changsheng.


    As he spoke, he took out a brown talisman.


    ¡°Thank you, Brother Hong. I¡¯m sure you went through a lot of trouble to get this. Here are three low-grade first-class talismans I¡¯ve drawn myself, consider them a token of gratitude.¡±


    As Lu Changsheng said this, he handed Hong Yi three low-grade first-tier talismans.


    This communication talsiman was a basic talisman and wasn¡¯t particularly valuable.


    However, the fact that the other party had gone out of his way to get them for him meant that he had put in some effort.


    Of course, when it came to mutual favors, Lu Changsen wouldn¡¯t let the other person lose out.


    Besides, Hong Yi also had a certain status in the secular world, and Lu Changsen was willing to maintain that relationship.


    Who knew, in the future, when his children settled in the secular world, he might have to trouble Hong Yi.


    Hong Yi was a little jealous when he saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s three talismans.


    But he still waved his hand and said, ¡°Brother Lu, you¡¯re too kind. This really didn¡¯t cost me much.¡±


    ¡°Brother Hong, with you being so polite, I won¡¯t be able to ask for your help in the future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as he handed the talismans to Hong Yi.


    ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll graciously accept!¡±


    Seeing this, Hong Yi accepted the talisman without refusing.


    Then he clasped his hands and said, ¡°Brother Lu, I still have some connections in Ruyi County. If you need anything in the future, feel free to ask.¡±


    Now that Lu Changsheng had become a talisman master and was so generous, Hong Yi naturally wanted to maintain a good relationship with him.


    ¡°All right, if there is anything in the future, I will not hesitate to ask,¡±


    Lu Changsheng cupped his hands.


    ¡°By the way, Brother Lu, if you go to such a gathering, you have to be careful.¡±


    ¡°These gatherings of Rouge Cultivators are a mixed bag, with no great cultivators to keep things in check. It¡¯s common for them to target lone cultivators.¡±


    ¡°If Brother Lu is going to sell the talismans, if the quantity is not large, I can trade with Brother Lu on behalf of the Ruyi Marquisate and accept them all.¡±


    Hong Yi added, noticing that Lu Changsheng had taken out three talismans. He speculated that Lu Changsheng probably had a lot of talismans and probably intended to sell them.


    In the secular world, many prominent people knew about cultivation and practiced it themselves. The Ruyi Marquisate was no exception, as it had more than one cultivator.


    However, they were all Qi Refining level cultivators, slightly better than ordinary Rouge level cultivators. Of course, there was a demand for talismans, as they were essential items.


    Even though he could buy low-level talismans elsewhere, buying from Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t just about getting a bargain. It was a way to deepen their relationship and exchange benefits.


    Lu Changsheng was currently a first-tier low-grade talisman master. There was hope for him to advance to the second tier, or even become a first tier high-grade talisman master in the future. If he could draw first-tier high-grade talismans, it would be a game changer.


    It would also help his position in the Ruyi Marquisate to have a connection with a first-tier high-grade talisman master who could provide him with a stable source of talismans.


    If their relationship improved in the future, and Lu Changsheng could provide him with a large amount of talismans at a lower price than the market, he would make a substantial profit. He might even be able to compete for the position of heir to the Marquisate.


    ¡°Thank you for your concern, Brother Hong. I will be careful about this.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have many talismans. They are mainly for my own protection. But if Brother Hong needs any, I can sell you some at a discount.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and took out ten first-tier low-grade talismans.  S?a?ch* Th? Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    When he revealed himself as a first-tier talisman master in the Lu Family, he had accumulated nearly five hundred talismans.


    In those six months, he had accumulated about five hundred talismans with the materials provided by the Lu family every month.


    In other words, he now had nearly a thousand talismans with him.


    It was a rather exaggerated and astonishing number.


    Among these talismans, about half were low-grade, and the other half were medium-grade.


    If they were converted into spirit stones, it would be about two to three thousand spirit stones.


    Of course, if they kept a low profile, such things wouldn¡¯t be revealed.


    If Hong Yi wanted them, he was willing to sell them at a low price.


    After all, Lu Changsheng himself was aware that it was simply impossible to sell nearly a thousand talismans at this Rouge Cultivator Trade Fair.


    He didn¡¯t dare to do it either.


    ¡°How can I accept this? Just follow the market price,¡±


    Hong Yi said.


    He wouldn¡¯t be greedy for small benefits from the beginning.


    ¡°Brother Hong, take a look and see if you can use these talismans,¡±


    Lu Changsheng handed the talismans to Hong Yi.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Brother Lu to be able to draw healing talismans! It looks like Brother Lu will soon become a mid-level talisman master!¡±


    Hong Yi exclaimed when he saw one of the talismans.


    Although he didn¡¯t understand how to draw talismans, he was aware of their prices.


    For example, a low-grade first-class talisman would cost between 1 and 2 Spirit Stones, depending on the difficulty.


    And a healing talisman, being a low-grade talisman of two spirit stones, had a higher drawing difficulty.


    ¡°I only managed to draw a few,¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand and said


    When he first considered making money, most of the first-order low-grade talismans in his hands were of higher difficulty.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take all these talismans, but I don¡¯t have that many Spirit Stones with me right now. I¡¯ll have to go back and ask my father for spirit stones before I can trade with Brother Lu.¡±


    Hong Yi was a little embarrassed to speak.


    Even though he was the son of the Marquis of Ruyi, he didn¡¯t have many spirit stones.


    Besides, he couldn¡¯t save up spirit stones because he had to cultivate regularly.


    ¡°It¡¯s not urgent. Brother Hong, take these talismans first. I plan to ride to Niutou Mountain to attend the trade meeting and visit home on the way.¡±


    ¡°The spirit horse will be temporarily left with Brother Hong, and I¡¯ll come back for it later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said generously.


    He wasn¡¯t afraid that Hong Yi would hold a grudge against him because of these talismans.


    If the other party really did, then he would use these talismans to see a person¡¯s true nature.


    ¡°Thank you, Brother Lu. Rest assured, I will take good care of the spirit horse.¡±


    Hong Yi replied, folding his hands.


    He took these talismans back without spending any money, which made it easier for his father to believe that he had a close relationship with the talisman master Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°No problem, Brother Hong.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, then took a horse and rode towards Niutou Mountain in Nanyu Prefecture.


    He didn¡¯t have a beast pouch, and he didn¡¯t know if he could ride the spirit horse into Niutou Mountain.


    To avoid this trouble, he decided to ride a horse instead, not worrying about losing it.


    After riding the spirit horse for so long and becoming a cultivator, riding an ordinary horse was no challenge for him.


    The next day, as dawn broke on a slightly chilly day, Lu Changsheng rode his horse from Ruyi County to Niutou Mountain.


    First, he found a farmhouse at the foot of the mountain and left the horse there.


    Then he climbed the mountain by himself and reached an uninhabited place, where he put on the human skin mask he had bought in advance from his storage bag.


    Suddenly the handsome face turned into that of a young man with sallow skin and some dullness.


    Next, he put on a large black cloak and hood.


    With the hood covering his entire body, his facial features and hair were completely hidden, making it impossible to discern his appearance.


    After completing these preparations, Lu Changsheng continued to climb up the mountain, heading for a slope on the north side of Niutou Mountain.


    According to the villagers, this slope is shrouded in white fog all year round, but Lu Changsheng saw faint spiritual fluctuations through his Spiritual Eye technique and knew immediately that it was a formation.


    ¡°This should be it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the mist in front of him and knew that this was his destination.


    He took out the communication talisman Hong Yi had given him and activated it with his spiritual energy.


    Suddenly, the talisman flew out of his hand and disappeared into the fog on the slope.


    Lu Changsheng waited calmly for about a cup of tea time. He saw the fog roll away in front of him, revealing a narrow mountain path that seemed to go on forever.


    After examining the path for a while, Lu Changsheng took a step forward and entered the path.

 Chapter 28: Rouge Cultivator Gathering!

    Lu Changsheng walked along the path.Ahead, the view seemed endless, as if there was no end in sight.


    But after walking for about a hundred meters, it was as if he had crossed a lake stage, and the scene before him suddenly changed.


    It transformed into a valley surrounded by mountains on all sides, lush with various flowers and plants.


    Only behind him where he had just entered was a path blocked by fog.


    The valley wasn¡¯t very large, occupying about thirty to forty acres.


    On all sides stood ancient-style buildings and pavilions, giving it a somewhat secluded paradise appearance.


    In the central area of the valley, many people were setting up small stalls and booths in an orderly manner, like mundane market vendors, with crowds bustling around.


    The scene in front of him made Lu Changsheng suddenly realize that he was reminded of the rural fairs and open-air farmers¡¯ markets in his previous life.


    If he hadn¡¯t known that this was a gathering place for Rouge Cultivators, most of them were immortal cultivators, and he would have believed it if they said it was a secular market.


    ¡°There should be a Spirit Vain beneath this valley.¡±


    ¡°But it should be a low-level Spirit Vain. The spiritual energy is much worse than the spiritual energy of Qingzhu Mountain Village.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, walking towards the central area where the stalls were set up.


    The cultivators here were dressed in various styles.


    There were scholars, monks, priests, and knights.


    Some carried long swords and big knives, while others carried giant gourds and brought along spirit beasts.


    Of course, there were also many like Lu Changsheng, shrouded in cloaks.


    ¡°Top-grade healing pills, martial dao pills, at cheap prices!¡±


    ¡°Hundred-year ginseng, hundred-year polygonum multiflorum, all for just one spirit stone!¡±


    ¡°A dragon tendon, the highest bidder gets it!¡±


    ¡°Legacy Technique ¡®Nine Revolutions Golden Body Scripture¡¯ left by the True Lord of Transformation, only ten Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Ancient discoveries from the secret realm, with rare treasures inside, don¡¯t miss them as you pass by!¡±


    The stalls were bustling with activity, with many people shouting and hawking their wares, causing quite a commotion.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but shake his head when he noticed that some of the stalls were even displaying pots, bowls, pans, meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables, among other things.


    It seemed that this gathering of the Rouge Cultivators was even worse than he had imagined.


    Or perhaps this was the true picture of life at the lowest level of the cultivation world.


    They were struggling just like ordinary people in the mundane world.


    The only difference was that one was in the mundane world and the other was in the cultivation world.


    Take the Qingzhu Lu Family, for example, even though they were relatively poor, they still had an established founding ancestor who presided over them, and they had their own blessed land with a spiritual vein.


    After walking around for a while, Lu Changsheng had a good idea of what this trade show was about.


    The items sold at these stalls were varied, but most of them were relatively cheap or counterfeit goods.


    Only a small portion were items that could be used by cultivators. S?a?ch* Th? ??v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    There were also several shops in the surrounding buildings.


    The items sold there were relatively more formal and high-end.


    Considering the size of this Rough Cultivator Gathering, it was impossible for him to sell all of the nearly one thousand talismans he had with him here.


    If he dared to do so, it might be difficult for him to leave Niutou Mountain.


    But selling some of them shouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    Soon, Lu Changsheng found an empty spot and took out a thick stack of talismans from his storage bag and placed them in front of him.


    He wrote on a nearby wooden board, ¡°First-tier low-grade talismans: 1-2 spirit stones each, buy five, get one free.¡±


    From his observations just now, Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t seen many stalls selling first-tier mid-grade talismans.


    Therefore, he decided not to display his first-tier mid-grade talismans so as not to attract too much attention.


    As for pricing, items like magic tools, pills, and talismans were always in demand, and their prices usually remained stable.


    In order to sell them faster, Lu Changsheng decided to offer a buy-five-get-one free deal.


    ¡°Friend, in this ¡®buy five, get one free¡¯ deal, can I choose which one I get for free?¡±


    Not long after, someone stepped forward to inspect the talismans and asked.


    ¡°If you buy five for two spirit stones each, you can choose freely. Otherwise, you can only choose from those that cost one spirit stone,¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke, a deep and hoarse voice coming from the black robe.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Immediately, the cultivator took out six talismans of two spirit stones each and handed Lu Changsheng ten spirit stones.


    After the first business opened, people came to buy talismans one after another.


    Talismans were relatively popular among cultivators, and almost everyone carried a few for self-defense.


    With the ¡®buy five, get one free¡¯ offer, and the quality of Lu Changsheng¡¯s talismans being obvious even to laymen from the intricacy of the symbols, sales steadily increased.


    After a little over two hours, nearly a hundred of the talismans Lu Changsheng had brought out were sold out.


    In total, he earned one hundred and thirty-three spirit stones.


    ¡°Having a craft is indeed a surefire way to make money.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was very satisfied and delighted with this first pot of gold income


    The cost of one hundred talismans was approximately twenty-two spirit stones.


    But now, he was selling them at six times that price.


    If he had sold first-tier, mid-level talismans at a price of three to five spirit stones per talisman, he could have doubled his profit.


    After all, by using ordinary materials to make talismans, Lu Changsheng¡¯s success rate in making first-tier, medium-grade talismans was also one hundred percent!


    This was also the confidence that Lu Changsheng had when he left the Lu family, knowing that he could establish himself in this world.


    After selling those talismans, Lu Changsheng stopped putting out talismans for sale.


    After all, other people sold talismans by the tens or dozens, and selling almost a hundred was already quite excessive.


    If he sold more, there was a great possibility that he would attract unwanted attention, so he had to be careful.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng held the still-warm spirit stones in his hand and began to spend them.


    In a shop, Lu Changsheng saw advanced talisman paper and high-quality spirit ink for sale.


    However, the quality was mediocre, even slightly inferior.


    The materials for making talismans were divided into ordinary, advanced, and high-grade.


    But depending on the raw materials and manufacturing processes, there were also differences in quality.


    The materials in this shop were not up to par.


    But there weren¡¯t many choices either, so Lu Changsheng inquired about the prices.


    Five spirit stones for a bundle of ten sheets of talisman paper, and five spirit stones for a box of spirit ink.


    This was five times the price of ordinary talisman paper and spirit ink.


    However, it was still a reasonable price.


    If one were to buy such high-quality materials to draw first-tier mid-level talismans, there wouldn¡¯t be much profit to be made.


    But for Lu Changsheng, who could draw first-class talismans, it was still a profit.


    After some bargaining, Lu Changsheng spent sixty-six spirit stones to buy all twelve bundles of high-grade talisman paper and three boxes of spirit ink that the store had.


    He continued to look around, but he didn¡¯t see any high-grade talisman paper or spirit ink for sale.


    This was also normal.


    The materials used to draw the best talismans are somewhat high-end for this kind of Rouge Cultivator gathering.


    As he walked around, Lu Changsheng saw a stall selling books on immortal cultivation.


    He was fascinated by the various immortal cultivation records, travel notes, and notes, so he spent a Spirit Stone to buy ten of them.


    Later, he noticed that elemental spiritual materials were also being sold.


    After visiting several stalls, Lu Changsheng bought all the elemental spiritual materials he needed to practice the Immortal Posture Technique.


    These materials were all first-class, middle-class spiritual materials, not too expensive, but not cheap either, totaling fifty-nine Spirit Stones.


    Almost all of the Spirit Stones he had just earned had been used up, but Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t leave.


    He continued to look around, hoping to find better brushes for painting talismans.


    The brush he was using now was a golden hair brush given to him by the Lu family.


    It was of the highest quality among ordinary brushes, but it had not yet reached the level of magical instruments.


    Even though it could be used to draw first-class talismans, it was still not enough.


    After looking around and failing to find a satisfactory brush, Lu Changsheng could only give up.


    Thinking that he still had to go to the Crimson Whale Gang to find Li Feiyu, and considering asking the Crimson Whale Gang to take care of his family, he had to bring some gifts.


    Lu Changsheng bought several bottles of worldly elixirs from a stall.


    These secular elixirs are very cheap and are low-level elixirs refined by alchemy apprentices.


    The price was similar to simple talismans, two bottles for one spirit stone.


    Lu Changsheng spent two spirit stones to buy five bottles. He felt that it was almost enough and did not continue wandering around.


    He returned to the way he came in and left the valley directly.


    After leaving the valley, Lu Changsheng made sure that no one was around before he put the things he was carrying into his storage bag.


    Then, out of caution, he took out a light talisman from his pouch and used it on himself.


    With a light tap of his toes, his whole body became as light as a swallow and he quickly descended the mountain.


    However.


    Just a moment after Lu Changsheng left, three figures walked out of the valley.


    ¡°This kid¡¯s talismans are all top-notch, obviously made by a high-level talisman master.¡±


    ¡°But this kid only has a cultivation of Third Level Qi Refining. Coming to such a place to trade and being so cautious, he must be a lucky Rouge Cultivator with valuable items on him!¡±


    With greedy and sinister expressions, the three individuals looked in the direction where Lu Changsheng had gone, quickly unleashed their wind manipulation technique, and rushed after him.

 Chapter 29: First Battle, Power of Talismans!

    Under the blessing of the Lightbody Talisman, Lu Changsheng moved as swiftly as a swallow, striding as if he were flying.As he reached halfway up the mountain, he suddenly heard a commotion behind him.


    When he turned around, he immediately saw three figures wearing bamboo hats, moving as fast as the wind, quickly descending from the mountain.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat and his expression darkened.


    Was he being targeted?


    This was Lu Changsheng¡¯s first thought.


    How else could it be such a coincidence?


    When he went up the mountain, he didn¡¯t meet anyone.


    And now, as soon as he came down the mountain, there were three people rushing down together in such a hurry.


    Moreover¡­


    Although the three figures were wearing bamboo hats, their faces could not be seen clearly.


    However, Lu Changsheng vaguely remembered that one of them was wearing a yellow robe and had a stocky build.


    It seemed like this person had bought talismans from him before.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng was at least sixty to seventy percent sure that these three people were coming for him.


    ¡°Damn it, I was careful enough to only bring out these few talismans to sell, yet I still attracted attention,¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered with a hint of gloom on his face.


    Without thinking much, he immediately took out a medium-grade wind talisman and activated it with spiritual power.  S~?a??h the N?v?lFir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Immediately, a swirl of azure wind enveloped him, causing the wind to swirl beneath his feet and greatly increasing his speed.


    He charged forward like a gust of wind, causing his cloak to flutter loudly, blowing off his hood, and leaving his face burning.


    ¡°A wind travel talisman?¡±


    ¡°This kid actually has a mid-level talisman!¡±


    ¡°To be able to sell so many talismans, he is indeed a fat sheep!¡±


    The three people who were chasing after Lu Changsheng saw this, and their eyes lit up as they accelerated their pace.


    In their eyes, Lu Changsheng was now a lamb waiting to be slaughtered!


    ¡°Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!¡±


    After Lu Changsheng had been running for a while, he noticed that the three individuals behind him were also speeding up, showing no signs of being left behind.


    In fact, they were getting closer and closer, and his expression turned grim.


    At that moment, he could tell without thinking that these three were after him and wanted to kill him and take his goods.


    What¡¯s more, even with the boost from a Lightness Talisman and a Wind Travel Talisman, he still couldn¡¯t shake off these three. This indicated that their cultivation levels were much higher than his.


    At least at the sixth or seventh level of Qi Refinement, or even higher.


    ¡°Since I can¡¯t escape, I have to fight!¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew that running like this was not the solution, it would only waste his energy.


    A glimmer of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.


    Immediately, he reached into his storage bag and pulled out a handful of talismans, about ten to twenty in total, while tightly clutching the Golden Brick Talisman treasure in his hand.


    As he ran, he kept looking back at the approaching trio.


    ¡°Friend, please stop.¡±


    ¡°Friend, why are you running so fast? I¡¯m just here to get to know you and make friends.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, we just want to be friends with you.¡±


    The three continued to chase relentlessly, shouting as they approached.


    ¡°Making friends, huh? Well, making friends happens to be my favorite pastime.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng stopped his steps and looked indifferent as he watched the three individuals gradually approaching him.


    Just as the three entered the range of his spell attacks, Lu Changsheng activated all the talismans in his hand.


    Immediately, the talismans burst into radiant light.


    Some of them, under Lu Changsheng¡¯s control, turned into faint golden lights, water curtains, and vines that enveloped Lu Changsheng¡¯s body.


    While most of them transformed into fist-sized fireballs, water spheres, thick arrows, and sharp crescents.


    They all shot at the approaching trio, whistling through the air.


    ¡°Oh no!¡±


    ¡°Be careful!¡±


    ¡°This guy still has so many talismans!¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng unleash so many talismans at once, the three of them were also taken aback and caught off guard.


    They were all at the sixth or seventh level of qi refinement, and it was difficult for them to defend themselves against such a barrage of talismans.


    However, they were all experienced individuals in the cultivation world.


    Without some skills, they wouldn¡¯t dare to rob cultivators.


    One of the shorter figures also took out several talismans and quickly activated them, quickly casting spells with flashes of yellow light in his hand.


    ¡°Earth Wall Technique!¡±


    A thick wall of earth quickly rose from the ground, blocking the incoming barrage of talismans.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!!!¡±


    However, under the fierce firepower of this onslaught of talismans, the walls of earth quickly disintegrated.


    Just as the walls were about to collapse completely, one of the tall, thin figures among the three had already summoned a black shield.


    The shield expanded rapidly as it flew out of his hand, spinning in the air and emitting a dark black light, withstanding the fierce firepower of the talismans.


    The last of the three, a stocky man in a yellow robe, then summoned a flying knife several inches long.


    The flying knife turned into a white streak and shot straight at Lu Changsheng¡¯s forehead.


    At the same time, they felt a shocking aura emanating from Lu Changsheng¡¯s body.


    Only to see Lu Changsheng¡¯s black robe fluttering without a breeze, making a rustling sound, with bursts of golden light emanating from his hand.


    A rectangular object dazzling with golden light came out of his hand and shot up quickly, expanding rapidly in the air.


    It caused the flying knife to slow down.


    And they felt the amazing aura and power emanating from that object!


    ¡°This guy is a really fat sheep. Not only do he have so many talismans, but he also has such treasures!¡±


    The short, thin man saw this and his eyes lit up with joy.


    However, the burly man in the yellow robe who had summoned the flying knife saw the rapidly enlarging golden brick, and his pupils constricted as he realized its origin.


    ¡°Artifact!¡±


    He shouted hastily, his deep voice filled with fear.


    ¡°What!?¡±


    ¡°Artifact?¡±


    The other two men were stunned to hear this.


    Looking at the golden brick that had already grown to the size of a small house in the sky, their eyes suddenly widened in shock.


    Before they could think about it, the golden brick was surrounded by spiritual energy, emitting a terrifying pressure.


    As a result, the three of them felt like they were carrying a mountain on their backs, their bodies were heavy, their spiritual energy was sluggish, and they were unable to move.


    Danger!


    Great danger!


    At that moment, the three of them felt a strong sense of death looming over them, and they all cried out in panic, begging for mercy.


    ¡°Friend, let¡¯s talk!¡±


    ¡°Friend, spare my life, spare my life! I was wrong, I was blind!¡±


    ¡°Lord, I have an eighty-year-old mother and a three-year-old child, please spare me, please take away your divine power and let me go!¡±


    At that moment they felt surreal.


    Absolutely surreal, so surreal that it was beyond belief, beyond comprehension.


    A third-level Qi Refining cultivator who came to such a small place to attend a trade show actually possessed an artifact!


    This is outrageous.


    If you have magical treasures, why are you running away?


    If you just revealed your magical treasures, why would we dare to chase after you?


    We¡¯d just turn around and leave, maybe even apologize.


    Who just uses magic treasures without a word like that!


    It¡¯s a waste to use magic treasures to kill people like us!


    Do we deserve it!?


    At that moment, the three of them were simply at a loss for words.


    The pressure from the Golden Brick was so overwhelming that they couldn¡¯t even speak.


    Like a small mountain, the Golden Brick crashed down heavily on the three of them.


    ¡°Bang!!!¡±


    A deafening sound echoed, making the entire Niutou Mountain seem to shake violently.

 Chapter 30: Counting the Harvest!

    ¡°Are they Dead!?¡±Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat as the Golden Brick fell.


    He stared at the place where the Golden Brick stood like a small mountain.


    The three didn¡¯t even have a chance to scream under this blow.


    Several defensive spells and black shield artifacts seemed to disappear under the impact of the Golden Brick.


    ¡°Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!¡±


    After a moment of numbness that confirmed the certainty of their deaths, Lu Changsheng also relaxed, his emotions fluctuating slightly as he gasped for breath.


    Even though the talismans didn¡¯t consume much spiritual energy, they did consume mental energy. Using nearly twenty of them in a stack was quite exhausting for him.


    Most importantly, activating the treasure talisman, the Golden Brick, directly consumed more than half of his spiritual energy.


    With a thought, Lu Changsheng put the talisman away.


    The huge Golden Brick immediately retracted its brilliance, returned to its original form, and transformed into the form of a talisman that flew back into Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand.


    Where the Golden Brick had struck, it left a crater tens of meters wide and deep.


    In an instant, the three bandits had turned into a mass of bloody mud.


    As for the black shield artifact, it was directly shattered and deformed by the Golden Brick¡¯s attack, turning into a lump of iron.


    ¡°Is this the power of a treasure talisman? It¡¯s terrifying!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m only at the third stage of Qi Refining, and I can only unleash a portion of its power.¡±


    ¡°If I were at the later stages of Qi Refining, or even at the Foundation Establishment stage, unleashing the full power of the treasure talisman would be even more astonishing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the three figures turning to mush in the giant pit, licked his somewhat dry lips, and felt extremely shocked.


    This was the first time he had used a treasure talisman and experienced its power.


    He started throwing more than ten talismans at once, but they were all blocked by three people.


    But as soon as the magic treasure came out, it crushed everything effortlessly.


    The three of them had no way to defend themselves.


    As a result, Lu Changsheng not only witnessed the power of magical treasures, but also got a glimpse of the power of an Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator.


    With the power of magical treasures activated by his third stage of Qi refining, he estimated that it was roughly equivalent to a single blow from a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.


    Without daring to think too much, for fear that the commotion he was making might attract attention, Lu Changsheng endured the nausea and jumped into the deep pit, digging out the three people¡¯s storage pouches from the muddy mess of flesh and blood.


    Using purification techniques, he cleaned the blood and flesh from the pouches, then destroyed all traces of flesh and mud with a flame talisman.


    Picking up the damaged and deformed iron shield and flying knife artifact nearby, he used a wind control talisman on himself, jumped out of the deep pit, and quickly left the area.


    One hour later.


    Having restored his original appearance, Lu Changsheng rode his horse away from Niutou Mountain, stopping about a hundred miles away to rest only when he was sure no one was following him, preparing to replenish his spiritual energy.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    ¡°Thank goodness I didn¡¯t try to conserve energy. After activating the talismans, I immediately used the magic treasure.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, relying only on low- and mid-level talismans, it would probably be impossible to kill those three.¡±


    ¡°This cultivation world is really incredibly dangerous. Even though I¡¯m being so careful, I¡¯m still being targeted.¡±


    ¡°Looks like I¡¯ll have to be even more careful in the future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng found a grove to rest in and remembered the situation earlier, feeling a bit scared but relieved at the same time.


    The thought of being targeted even though he was so cautious made him realize the danger of the cultivation world at a higher level.


    He felt that this cultivation world was like a jungle with naked laws of survival, where the strong prey on the weak.


    Without strength, one could run into danger and accidents at any time, anywhere.


    ¡°It seems that joining a faction and leaning on a big tree is the way to go.¡±


    ¡°Even though I¡¯m just a dependent member of the Lu family, at least I have some security in terms of safety.¡±


    Murmuring to himself, Lu Changsheng also realized the advantages of a family faction.


    In the family sects, while contributions to the collective are expected, at least in the early stages, someone provides support and stands at the forefront.


    After a short meditation, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but shake his head.


    The spiritual energy in the mundane world was too thin.


    Restoring himself through meditation was too slow, and he didn¡¯t know how long it would take.


    He took out a spirit stone and began to meditate to recover.


    After a long time, the crystal-clear spirit stone became much dimmer.


    Spirit Stones were mostly used as currency, but they could also be used for cultivation by absorbing the spiritual energy inside to speed up progress.


    However, for most cultivators, using spirit stones directly for cultivation was too extravagant.


    It was cheaper to buy spirit rice, spirit tea, spirit wine, and other spiritual foods.


    After using a spirit stone, Lu Changsheng¡¯s spiritual energy was almost restored.


    He took out the storage bags from the three people and began to inventory his gains.


    ¡°It¡¯s lucky that these three had storage bags, otherwise this would have been a huge loss.¡±


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    With just one talisman used in the confrontation, it was worth about thirty to forty spirit stones.


    As for the consumption of talisman treasures in that single attack, Lu Changsheng himself couldn¡¯t estimate it.


    But it was worth at least one hundred Spirit Stones.


    If these three people were poor, he would be at a loss.


    After a while, Lu Changsheng sorted out a total of one hundred and three spirit stones from the three storage bags.


    There was a flying sword artifact and a bell artifact.


    Three bottles of Fasting Pills, one bottle of Yellow Dragon Pills, one bottle of Clear Spirit Pills, and three bottles of unknown pills.


    Fifteen first-tier low-grade talismans, six first-tier medium-grade talismans, and one high-grade talisman.


    As well as books, bits and pieces, and a few miscellaneous things.


    ¡°This flying sword, bell, and flying knife all seem to be low-grade magic weapons. They should all be sold for about fifty spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°As for this shield, even though it¡¯s a magical weapon, all the prohibitions inside have been broken. It can only be sold as scrap metal. I wonder how much it¡¯s worth.¡±


    ¡°These three storage bags alone should be worth about one hundred and fifty spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°If you add up these odds and ends, the total should be around five hundred Spirit Stones.¡±


    After counting the items of the three men, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mood improved significantly.


    He licked his lips and sighed, ¡°Indeed, robbery and murder are the quickest ways to make money, no matter where you go.¡±


    When he first arrived at the Lu Family and became a son-in-law, he only earned two spirit stones a month.


    As a talisman master, he earned only ten spirit stones a month.


    Selling one hundred talismans today was the equivalent of one month¡¯s work, and after deducting the costs, he earned about one hundred spirit stones.


    It couldn¡¯t be compared to the ease and speed of robbery and murder.


    However, Lu Changsheng had no intention of making money by such means.


    Apart from his moral principles, which prevented him from committing senseless murders.


    It was also too risky and didn¡¯t fit his style of doing things.


    With the system on his side, he didn¡¯t have to resort to such dangerous and illegal methods.


    Marrying women, having concubines, and raising children was the right way!


    Besides, he was just a weakling at the third level of qi refinement, relying on talismans and artifacts to win this battle.


    After sorting everything out, Lu Changsheng took the foot-long flying sword and tried to control it.


    Cultivators at the third level of Qi Refining could control artifacts with the Object Control Technique.


    Previously, Lu Changsheng had been rewarded with a flying sword by the Lu family for being the first to have a child, but he hadn¡¯t experienced it before because he sold it to make talismans.


    Now that he had a flying sword in his hand, he couldn¡¯t help but itch to try it out.


    ¡°Swiss¡­¡±


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s control, the flying sword immediately turned into a silver streak and shot out.


    Ordinary artifacts didn¡¯t need to be refined, they could be controlled with the Object Control Technique.


    Spiritual artifacts used by Foundation Establishment cultivators needed to be refined and recognized by the master before they could be controlled.


    There were also some high-end artifacts made by master refiners that required special Object Control Techniques to manipulate.


    However, those kinds of magical weapons are also relatively high-end, and this flying sword was obviously not one of them.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s control, the flying sword was like a silver dragon, its sword aura swallowing everything, cutting through the surrounding trees like tofu.


    Then, with a ¡®pu¡¯ sound, it easily pierced through a huge rock, turned into a silver light, and returned to Lu Changsheng¡¯s side.


    ¡°It¡¯s truly a magical tool!¡±


    ¡°Compared to low-level spells, its power is not inferior in the slightest, but it consumes much less. If two immortal cultivators were to fight against each other, there would be a world of difference between having a magic weapon and not having a magic weapon!¡±


    After a brief experience with the flying sword, Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed joy as he exclaimed.


    When he used a spell like Fireball, he could only cast it four or five times before exhausting his spiritual energy.


    But with the flying sword, he estimated that he could control it for about fifteen minutes and launch several attacks.


    Due to his limited spiritual energy, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t try any other magical tools. He put down the flying sword and rode towards the Crimson Whale Gang.


    He was ready to meet Li Feiyu, settle his family, and then return to Qingzhu Mountain as soon as possible.


    The outside world was still too dangerous. It was better to stay with the Lu family to improve his strength and have more children.

 Chapter 31: Crimson Whale Gang!

    The Crimson Whale Gang is located in Tianshui Prefecture under the Ruyi Region.The Dajing River in Tianshui Prefecture flows through the entire Ruyi Region, adjacent to the Qinzhou Canal.


    The Crimson Whale Gang has become wealthy by engaging in the water transportation business.


    It is not only famous in the martial arts world, but also has official status.


    On this day, a young man wearing a green shirt and long robe, with a clear face and a tall and slender figure came to Tianshui City.


    He was leading a tall and large horse and holding a small animal with dark fur and a crimson vertical mark on its forehead, resembling a wolf or a dog.


    As he walked, he radiated a calm and confident aura.


    At the city gate, several burly men in short red jackets saw this young man and immediately became excited, quickly approaching him and saying, ¡°Is this Young Master Lu Changsheng?¡±


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    Three men stepped forward and respectfully said.


    ¡°Oh? Is your young master Li Feiyu?¡±


    This young man was naturally Lu Changsheng who came to Crimson Whale Gang to find Li Feiyu.


    Seeing the ¡®Crimson Whale Gang¡¯ embroidered on the clothes of the three men, he immediately guessed that Li Feiyu had sent someone to pick him up.


    ¡°Yes, our young master is indeed Li Feiyu.¡±


    One of them replied.


    At that time, someone brought a luxurious carriage and invited Lu Changsheng to get on it.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, handed the reins of the horse to someone nearby, and sat down in the carriage with the Nine Netherworld Hounds in his arms.


    ¡°Young Master Lu, please sit down. It will take half an hour from here to the headquarters of the Crimson Whale Gang.¡±


    The coachman spoke to the inside.


    ¡°Mm,¡± Lu Changsheng replied.


    Immediately, the carriage began to move steadily.


    After about half an hour, the carriage stopped and a voice was heard.


    ¡°Young Master Lu, the Crimson Whale Gang is here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng lifted the curtain and stepped out of the carriage, and there was a huge river in front of him.


    On the surface of the river, a huge, oval-shaped crimson ship resembling a whale was silently floating.


    Just like the surface of the river, under the azure sky that was washed clean by the sunlight shining down on the top of the huge ship, there was a crimson flagpole.


    On the flag were two large blood-red characters, ¡®Crimson Whale¡¯!


    ¡°Is this the headquarters of the Crimson Whale Gang?¡±


    It was the first time Lu Changsheng had seen such a majestic ship. It was bigger than any aircraft carrier he had ever seen in his previous life.


    On the deck of the huge ship, there was a nine-story giant building surrounded by thick iron chains as thick as buckets of water that stretched horizontally across the riverbank, anchoring the ship in place.


    ¡°Yes, this is the headquarters of our Crimson Whale Gang, the Crimson Whale!¡±


    ¡°Young Master Lu, please.¡±


    The man next to him spoke up and led Lu Changsheng towards the giant ship. Along the way between the ship and the dock, guards were stationed all the way.


    But before they took a few steps, Li Feiyu, who had received the news of Lu Changsheng¡¯s arrival, came out to greet him.


    Next to him was a tall, middle-aged man in his forties, dressed in red clothes and with a majestic face.


    The guards on both sides of the street saluted one after the other.


    ¡°Greetings, Chief.¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Chief.¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Chief.¡±


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    Li Feiyu quickly stepped forward and called out to Lu Changsheng.


    Seeing the small beast in his arms that resembled a wolf or a dog, some were surprised.


    Lu Changsheng had somehow managed to acquire a demonic beast cub.


    He didn¡¯t ask any more questions, pointed at the majestic-looking middle-aged man next to him and introduced.


    ¡°This is my father. He wanted to meet you ever since he heard about your visit.¡±


    ¡°Father, this is my good friend Lu Changsheng,¡± Li Feiyu added.


    The two of them exchanged introductions.


    When he returned home, Li Feiyu¡¯s father wasn¡¯t angry when he heard that he had become a son-in-law in a cultivator¡¯s family, and he fully supported his decision. After all, for martial artists in the martial world, becoming a cultivator meant reaching the pinnacle of society!


    What if he was a son-in-law?


    Being flexible is what makes a good husband!


    When they heard that Li Feiyu¡¯s friend, who was also a cultivator, was coming to visit, they went to greet him together. Because in the ordinary world, the status of cultivators was extraordinary.


    Even if they were lowly, they were still cultivators!


    ¡°Greetings, Uncle Li,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to the imposing man in front of him, his eyes shining with respect as he smiled and bowed.


    Then he took out five bottles of pills from his pocket and said, ¡°I haven¡¯t prepared much, just a small gift. Please accept them, Uncle Li.¡±


    ¡°Young man Lu, there¡¯s no need for such formality when visiting as a guest,¡± Li Feiyu¡¯s father replied. ¡°I have already prepared a feast inside. Please come in.¡±


    Li Feiyu¡¯s father graciously accepted the gift, his voice deep and magnetic. He was very polite, showing no signs of being the head of a family. He gestured for Lu Changsheng to follow him inside.


    ¡°Is this a demonic beast? Where did you get it?¡± Li Feiyu finally looked at the creature in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms and asked quietly.


    ¡°I saw it at the Rouge Cultivator gathering and thought it was good, so I decided to buy it and bring it home. It can also be a companion for my children in the future,¡± Lu Changsheng replied casually.


    ¡°Companion?¡±


    Li Feiyu was speechless at Lu Changsheng¡¯s simple words.


    ¡°If you live in the Lu family, do you still need a dog to guard you? And where did you find demonic beasts to play with the children? Aren¡¯t you afraid that the children will get hurt?¡±


    He continued, ¡°If you don¡¯t have the art of beast taming, won¡¯t it be difficult to train these demonic beast puppies when they grow up and become aggressive?¡±


    After living in the Lu family for three years, he naturally knew a lot of cultivation information.


    Demonic Beast Cubs are not as docile as household pets.


    ¡°The seller said this is just an ordinary canine demonic beast with a gentle personality, similar to ordinary domestic cats and dogs. It will be obedient as long as it is raised for a while.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to talk nonsense.


    This Nine Netherworld Hound was obtained by him through the system lottery, so of course, there¡¯s no difficulty in training them.


    Pets have absolute loyalty to him as their master, so there¡¯s no need for any beast taming methods; they can be controlled with restrictions or methods.


    ¡°Well, that¡¯s good.¡±


    Li Feiyu replied without pressing further.


    He could only tell that the Nine Netherworld Hounds was a dog-like demonic beast, but he couldn¡¯t tell its species or class. Since it was a puppy, he couldn¡¯t detect any wild or aggressive nature.


    When the group entered the Crimson Whale, the banquet was already set up inside.


    Lu Changsheng finished eating and went to rest.


    He hadn¡¯t rested much during the journey from Niutou Mountain, so he was somewhat tired.


    After all, he was only a third-tier cultivator of Qi Refining.


    Even though he had plenty of energy, it was still limited.


    After the banquet ended, Li Zhengyang remembered the gift Lu Changsheng had given him and took it out to examine it.


    When he looked at the pills in the bottle, his pupils suddenly constricted.


    Then he carefully poured the pills into his hand, examined them closely, and sniffed them, his expression filled with shock.


    ¡°This bottle contains Marrow Cleansing Pills, which can help cleanse the bone marrow and promote martial aptitude!¡±


    ¡°This bottle is an Innate Pill, which can increase the chance of breaking through the innate realm!¡±


    ¡°The first bottle is the Great Rejuvenation Pill, capable of healing any internal or external injury!


    ¡°The second bottle is the Essence Nourishing Pill, capable of boosting decades of cultivation!


    ¡°The third bottle is the Five Spirits Detoxification Pill, capable of detoxifying any poison in the world!¡±


    ¡°This¡­ this¡­¡± Li Zhengyang looked at the five bottles of pills in his hand, his usually imposing demeanor now filled with astonishment.


    As the leader of the Crimson Whale Gang and a prominent figure in the city, he had extensive knowledge. With a single glance, he recognized these five kinds of pills.


    They were all sacred medicines in the martial world!


    Even though they did not cause bloodshed and chaos, each of them was highly sought after in the martial world, enough to make countless people sacrifice their lives for them.


    But now, when Lu Changsheng casually took out five bottles and gave them as a gift, how could he not be shocked?


    ¡°Father, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡±


    Li Feiyu, who was not far away, saw his father¡¯s expression and approached to inquire.


    ¡°These were given to me by your friend.¡±


    Li Zhengyang exhaled deeply and handed the pills to his son.


    ¡°These are¡­ Marrow Cleansing Pill, Innate Pill, Great Return Pill, Essence Nourishing Pill, and Five Spirits Detoxifying Pill.¡±


    Li Feiyu¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he also recognized these five types of pills.


    As a martial artist and cultivator, he not only knew these five types of pills, but he also knew that many valuable pills in the mortal world were refined by cultivators.


    However, for cultivators, these pills were just basic pills. I


    n the world of mortals, they were extremely precious and were considered divine pills!


    ¡°Yes, your friend is indeed very generous.¡±


    Li Zhengyang nodded, feeling emotional.


    He had only heard Li Feiyu briefly introduce Lu Changsheng before.


    All he knew was that he was a cultivator just like his son. He came here to trouble the Crimson Whale Gang to take care of his family in the mortal world, but he didn¡¯t know much else.


    Now that he saw the five bottles of pills and remembered Lu Changsheng¡¯s calm and confident demeanor, he felt that Lu Changsheng was extraordinary, not just an ordinary cultivator.


    ¡°I have been judging people for so many years, and this friend of yours is not easy; you should deepen your friendship with him.¡±


    ¡°As for this pill, it¡¯s too precious; you should return it later.¡±


    Li Zhengyang put the pill away and handed it to his son.


    Although he was tempted by the pill, he felt that it was too precious to accept. After all, it was a gift given based on his son¡¯s relationship with the giver, and this gift should be returned in the future.


    ¡°Father, my relationship with Lu Changsheng is good, so you can accept it with confidence.¡±


    ¡°If you feel uncomfortable, you can compensate Lu Changsheng¡¯s parents and family in the future.¡±


    Li Feiyu also knew that the things given by Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t be taken back, so he spoke up.


    The thought of returning home with nothing of value made him feel ashamed.


    This was also due to the fact that during his time with the Lu family, he only received two spirit stones per month, which made his life very tight without any extra spirit stones to spend.


    ¡°Let Lu Changsheng know that he can rest easy.¡±


    ¡°As long as my Crimson Whale Gang exists, his parents and family will be well taken care of!¡±


    ¡°Even if my Crimson Whale Gang no longer exists, I will still do my best to ensure the well-being of his parents and family!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Li Zhengyang¡¯s voice was deep and determined.


    Even if an ordinary cultivator asked him to take care of his family, he would agree.


    After all, this was a fateful meeting!


    To be able to establish a relationship with a cultivator.


    Besides, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t seem ordinary, and he was also a good friend to his son.

 Chapter 32: Going Home, The Journey Back!

    Lu Changsheng stayed with the Crimson Whale Gang for two days before leaving for his hometown.Li Feiyu and two others accompanied him.


    Since Lu Changsheng wanted to settle down with his family, he went straight to the Ruyi region and then back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Of course, Li Feiyu went with him.


    Bringing two people would make it easier to settle Lu Changsheng¡¯s family when the time came.


    ¡°I wonder how my parents have been these three years.¡±


    As Lu Changsheng made his way back home, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a mixture of melancholy and nervousness, a homesickness for his hometown.


    After all, this was the hometown he had lived in for eighteen years.


    Even though he had awakened memories of his past life, those first eighteen years were still a part of his life.


    Six days later.


    A carriage rattled along the bumpy dirt road and arrived at a small village.


    At the entrance of the village was a stone pillar with the words ¡°Crouching Bull Village¡± written on it.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the familiar scene from his memories, ordered the carriage to stop outside the village, and walked briskly into the village by himself.


    There were no people at the village entrance, but cheerful music could be heard in the distance.


    Lu Changsheng guessed that someone was celebrating in a household, and the villagers had all gathered to enjoy the festivities.


    He made his way to his own home.


    As the music became clearer, his heart quickened and he quickened his steps.


    Soon he saw a pair of courtyard houses surrounded by fences.


    The houses were adorned with large ¡°Wedding¡± sign, and tables were set up inside and outside the yards, with many villagers standing, squatting, or sitting around chatting.


    Some were playing drums and blowing trumpets, and there were many children playing and frolicking with joy.


    ¡°Could this be¡­ my younger brother¡¯s wedding?¡±


    Looking at the courtyard in front of him, Lu Changsheng felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity. It was the place where he had lived for eighteen years, and he felt a slight sense of disorientation.


    He was the third child in the family, with an older sister and brother above him and a younger sister and brother below him.


    His younger brother was five years younger. Now he¡¯s also sixteen, almost reaching the age of marriage.


    ¡°Excuse me, young man, who are you looking for?¡±


    At that moment, a woman with slightly rough and dark skin saw Lu Changsheng approaching, looked over, and came over with a child in her arms to inquire.


    Looking at the woman in front of him, Lu Changsheng felt a surge of emotion in his heart.


    After a moment of silence, he said in a hoarse voice: ¡°Sister, I am Changsheng.¡±


    The woman in front of him was none other than Lu Changsheng¡¯s elder sister.


    ¡°Changsheng?¡±


    Upon hearing this, the woman looked at the young man in front of her, who resembled a noble young master, with disbelief written all over her face.


    Then, as she carefully examined this face, which was similar to the face of her brother who had been missing for three years with no news, her eyes became moist and her voice suddenly choked up, ¡°Changsheng, it¡¯s really you!¡±


    ¡°Where have you been, Changsheng? You¡¯ve been gone for three years without a word. Do you know how worried our parents were?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re back. It¡¯s good that you¡¯re back. Silly child, this is your uncle, your second uncle.¡±


    The woman wiped her wet eyes with her sleeve, muttered to herself, and spoke happily to the child in her arms, who was only two or three years old.


    Then she reached out his hand to pull Lu Changsheng into the house, but then she seemed to be afraid of dirtying Lu Changsheng¡¯s clothes, so she withdrew her hand just as it was extended.


    She said to Lu Changsheng, ¡°Today happens to be a happy day for Changqing. I¡¯ll go tell mom and dad.¡±


    With that, holding the child in her arms, she walked briskly into the courtyard and shouted loudly, ¡°Father, Mother, Changsheng is back!¡±


    ¡°Changsheng? Who¡¯s that?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s Old Man Lu¡¯s third son, the one who suddenly disappeared three years ago.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve always found that boy strange since he was little. How come he disappeared for three years and now he¡¯s back?¡±


    ¡°He doesn¡¯t look the same as before.¡±


    ¡°Yes, he¡¯s got soft skin and tender flesh, he looks even more noble than the young masters in the city.¡±


    Other villagers who heard the commotion also looked at Lu Changsheng at the door and whispered.


    Soon, a woman led two elderly people with gray hair, weathered faces, and neatly dressed clothes out of the house and looked at Lu Changsheng in the courtyard.


    Lu Changsheng also looked at the two elderly people.


    In three years, his parents had aged far beyond his imagination.


    He opened his mouth slightly, his lips trembling as he shouted, ¡°Dad, Mom!¡±


    That day, a sensational event occurred in the entire Crouching Bull Village.


    The third son of the Lu family, who had been missing for three years, had returned home.


    In the past, other villagers didn¡¯t care much about such things, and they would just talk about it over tea or food. S?a?ch* Th? N?v?lFir?(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    But after the third son of the Lu family returned home, he arranged a banquet with hundreds of tables for his younger brother¡¯s wedding.


    It lasted for more than half a month, and he also built large houses for the entire Lu family and bought land for them.


    He directly turned the original Old Man Lu into a wealthy landlord.


    Even the villagers of Crouching Bull Village received a considerable amount of money from him.


    This incident was enough to make Crouching Bull Village talk about it for decades.


    And Lu Changsheng, who was the talk of the town, left Crouching Bull Village with Li Feiyu after only one day and went back to Ruyi County.


    ¡°Why are you leaving so quickly? Why don¡¯t you stay longer?¡±


    On the official road, Li Feiyu looked at Lu Changsheng beside him and spoke up.


    ¡°There is nothing left to stay for. They are all well and safe for the future. I can rest now,¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and looked at the azure sky.


    He had been separated for three years, and his path had been very different from that of ordinary people. Now that he had returned home, the looks of his parents and relatives were filled with a sense of unfamiliarity and awe.


    Therefore, after reassuring his parents and relatives, and without much burden on his mind, he decided to leave directly.


    Nine days later.


    In the city of Ruyi County.


    Outside the city gates.


    ¡°Brother Hong, there is no need for you to accompany us. The road ahead is long, we¡¯ll meet again someday.¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu said goodbye to Hong Yi as they led Spirit Horse to the side.


    ¡°Until we meet again.¡±


    Hong Yi replied with a clenched fist.


    He seemed more spirited than before.


    A few days ago, he showed his father, Marquis Ru Yi, the thirteen talismans that Lu Changsheng had given him, expressing that his good friend had become a talisman master, and they could henceforth have stable transactions with the Marquis¡¯ mansion for talismans.


    His father, who had not received any spirit stones for the talismans, believed his words. He praised Hong Yi highly, encouraged him to maintain a good relationship with Lu Changsheng, and entrusted him with some of the affairs of the mansion.


    This made Hong Yi very happy, and he seemed more confident than ever.


    Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu returned the gesture with a bow before mounting Spirit Horse and leaving.


    After a while on the road, Li Feiyu said, ¡°It seems that Hong Yi has become warmer to you again.¡±


    ¡°Hong Yi may have been born in the Marquis¡¯ mansion, but he¡¯s just an illegitimate son, his days are not so good,¡± Lu Changsheng replied. ¡°If befriending a talisman master like me can help him improve his status in the palace, then it¡¯s beneficial for him.¡±


    Of course, Lu Changsheng knew the reason.


    When he returned to retrieve the spirit horse, Hong Yi sent fifteen spirit stones along with the money for the talismans he had purchased earlier.


    He also mentioned that he received praise from his father, Marquis Ru Yi, because of this incident.


    He hoped that if Lu Changsheng wanted to sell talismans to the outside world in the future, he would consider him first.


    Lu Changsheng naturally nodded his head in agreement.


    In his heart, he also thought that he could consider selling some talismans through Hong Yi¡¯s channel.


    Otherwise, with so many talismans on him, it would be troublesome to sell them without any power.


    ¡°Indeed, making money and cultivating immortality in the secular world is too difficult.¡±


    Li Feiyu also sighed.


    After chatting for a while, the two of them walked out onto the official road and hurried along with all their strength.

 Chapter 33: Rainy night, abandoned temple, old man and young girl!

    Half a month later.¡°Boom!¡±


    A clap of thunder echoed over the dry land.


    ¡°Looks like it¡¯s going to rain.¡±


    Riding on a spirit horse, Lu Changsheng looked at the thickly clouded sky and spoke.


    ¡°It¡¯s getting late, and there happens to be a temple up ahead. Let¡¯s rest there for the night.¡±


    Li Feiyu looked at the darkening sky and suggested.


    ¡°In the wilderness, an abandoned temple, heavy rain¡­ Could we have an accident?¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but mutter to himself when he saw the abandoned temple in front of him.


    However, this kind of weather wasn¡¯t suitable for spending the night outside.


    The two of them rushed on their spirit horses and arrived at the ancient temple.


    The temple was in a state of disrepair, with weeds growing everywhere, dust covering the interior, and spider webs hanging from the ceiling.


    Lu Changsheng used a cleaning talisman to tidy up a bit, then gathered some firewood and started a fire.


    Then he took some raw meat out of his storage bag and began to feed the Nine Netherworld Hounds.


    ¡°This little guy sure can eat.¡±


    Li Feiyu commented as he watched the Nine Netherworld Hounds devour the meat.


    ¡°Yeah, I wonder how it manages to fit everything in its stomach.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied.


    Although the Nine Netherworld Hound was still young, he had a huge appetite and could easily consume five or six catties of raw meat in one meal.


    Ordinary raw meat was no problem, and even a hundred catties a day would be affordable.


    However, Lu Changsheng felt that if he wanted the Nine Netherworld Hound to grow faster, he would probably have to feed him demonic beast meat.


    If you feed a demon beast meat, it will be expensive.


    For example, the demonic beast meat sold by the Lu family, even the cheapest one, costs one Spirit Stone for five or six catties.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng felt that if he wanted to raise the Nine Netherworld Hound to the fourth rank, it would probably cost him a lot of money and resources.


    The Nine Netherworld Hound was still a puppy. As long as he was fed, he would sleep. Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu also began to meditate and rest.


    As night fell, it began to rain outside.


    It was at that moment.


    Suddenly, they heard hurried footsteps outside.


    Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu, who had been meditating, both opened their eyes.


    The temple gate creaked, and an old man and a young girl entered.


    The old man was thin, dressed in a black robe, with a gray bundle on his back.


    When he saw Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu inside the temple, his eyes narrowed slightly, then he clasped his hands and said, ¡°This old man and my granddaughter came here to take shelter from the rain. We¡¯ve disturbed you two young brothers.¡±


    ¡°¡®This temple isn¡¯t ours either. Please make yourselves at home.¡¯


    Lu Changsheng said to the old man, then looked at the young girl beside him.


    The girl looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old.


    She was wearing a long pink smoke-colored skirt. Her appearance wasn¡¯t stunning, but she was very beautiful, with fair skin and a lovely face that still had a hint of baby fat, making her look pure and graceful.


    Due to the heavy rain, the girl¡¯s pink skirt was soaked through, clinging to her budding youthful figure and revealing glimpses of her slender legs.


    Her jet black hair was slightly disheveled against her cheeks, making her look fragile and pitiful, yet with a hint of youthful allure.


    But what was surprising was that while the girl was soaked, the old man¡¯s cloth robe was barely touched by the rain outside.


    The old man smiled and clasped his hands, then sat down beside the girl.


    ¡°This old man is an innate martial artist, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng withdrew his gaze and communicated with Li Feiyu via sound transmission.


    He could tell at a glance that this old man was a warrior.


    Being able to stay dry in heavy rain indicates extraordinary martial arts skills, so he guessed that he was an innate master.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, ¡®Not a single feather can be added, not a single fly can land¡¯. This is the method of an innate master.¡±


    Li Feiyu also replied via voice transmission.


    Of course, he knew several basic cultivators¡¯ spells, and he was even more proficient in them than Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°But this old man and young girl are obviously not grandfather and granddaughter.¡±


    Li Feiyu continued.


    ¡°Oh? How did you figure that out?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    He also felt that they didn¡¯t look like grandfather and granddaughter.


    There was no sense of intimacy between them.


    But he didn¡¯t know why Li Feiyu was so sure, and he wanted to hear what this experienced man had to say.


    ¡°Their behavior and attitude don¡¯t resemble that of a grandfather and granddaughter. What grandfather would watch his granddaughter get soaked like this?¡±


    ¡°Moreover, this old man is a master of natural strength, but his granddaughter shows no signs of martial arts training, which seems rather unusual.¡±


    ¡°But these can all be overlooked. The main point is that the girl had her acupoints tapped and couldn¡¯t speak.¡±


    ¡°And when she saw us come in, her eyes brightened visibly, showing a hint of hope, as if she was looking for help.¡±


    Li Feiyu explained in detail to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°All right, the world of cultivation really is different.¡±


    ¡°In that case, do you want to play the hero and rescue the damsel in distress?¡±


    Lu Changsheng exclaimed.


    He had not expected Li Feiyu to realize so much in such a short time.


    With his cultivation at the third level of Qi Refinement, he had only noticed that the old man was an innate master and hadn¡¯t paid attention to so many details.


    ¡°I grew up in the Crimson Whale Gang, and at the age of twelve, I started traveling around the world. I still have some keen insights.¡±


    Li Feiyu said with a hint of pride in his voice.


    ¡°As for playing the hero, there¡¯s no rush for now. Let¡¯s see how things develop first.¡±


    As the two of them talked via voice transmission, the old man took some dry rations out of his bundle and casually said, ¡°Could you two young gentlemen lend me a light? I would like to toast these rations.¡±


    ¡°And my granddaughter¡¯s clothes are soaked. Without a fire, she may catch a cold and catch wind.¡±


    With these words, the old man walked towards Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu.


    Seeing the old man approaching, Lu Changsheng immediately narrowed his eyes and felt a hint of caution in his heart. He reached into his chest and held a pile of talismans.


    He clearly remembered Li Feiyu¡¯s words that innate martial artists were not inferior to cultivators at the third level of qi refinement. If things got close, the innate martial artist would have the upper hand.


    Given the uncertain background of the old man and Li Feiyu¡¯s recent words, it was obvious that something was amiss.


    In such a situation, he naturally became cautious.


    If the other party dared to make any suspicious moves, he would take direct action.


    ¡°Please, help yourself.¡±


    Li Feiyu said at this moment.


    At the same time, a voice was transmitted to Lu Changsheng: ¡°Leave it to me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t answer, still clutching the talisman and remaining vigilant.


    The old man approached the campfire and handed out some dry food, saying, ¡°You two young brothers haven¡¯t eaten yet, why don¡¯t you have some?¡±


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    At that moment, the Nine Netherworld Hound that was sleeping next to Lu Changsheng suddenly woke up and roared at the old man.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng calmly comforted the Nine Netherworld Hound without changing his expression, ready to act at any moment.


    ¡°We¡¯ve already eaten.¡±


    Li Feiyu said with a smile on his face as he looked at the old man.


    ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll just light a fire,¡± the old man said.


    As if ignoring the roar of the Nine Netherworld Hound, the old man bent down and picked up a piece of firewood from the campfire.


    But just then, Li Feiyu looked at the old man with a smile that didn¡¯t quite reach his eyes and said, ¡°Isn¡¯t this fire enough? Shall I add some more for you?¡±


    Before he could finish his words, Li Feiyu¡¯s robe fluttered and he swiftly struck out a palm at the old man, the force of the palm being so fierce that the wind whistled.


    Faced with this sudden palm strike, the old man seemed to be prepared, reacting very quickly as he raised his hand to counter with a palm strike of his own.


    However, at that moment, a thumb-sized flame appeared in the palm of Li Feiyu¡¯s hand.


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    ¡°Ah!!!¡±


    The two palms collided, and the old man immediately let out a piercing scream as his hand caught fire.


    Immediately, the flames spread from his arm to his entire body at a visible speed, reducing him to ashes.

 Chapter 34: Love at first sight!

    ¡°Huh!?¡±Lu Changsheng was astonished to see Li Feiyu strike quickly and turn the old man into ashes with a single palm.


    He was not only surprised by Li Feiyu¡¯s decisive action, but also by his formidable fighting skills.


    By compressing the fireball spell into his palm and combining it with his innate martial arts, Li Feiyu¡¯s palm strike released such intense heat that it incinerated the man before his strength could even erupt, making it virtually impossible to defend against.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t want to interfere at first, but he insisted on seeking his own death.¡±


    Li Feiyu snorted coldly, then chuckled, ¡°But the combination of spells and martial arts is quite effective.¡±


    After killing the man, he seemed remarkably indifferent, as if nothing had happened.


    Then he turned to Lu Changsheng and said, ¡°I wasn¡¯t wrong about him. That old man wasn¡¯t a good person; he actually had bad intentions toward us.¡±


    ¡°He was quite cautious, but his techniques were too crude, and he couldn¡¯t even handle poison properly.¡±


    Li Feiyu remarked.


    ¡°Poison?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was stunned and confused.


    He had thought that Li Feiyu acted because he sensed something wrong with the old man and decided to take preemptive action.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Li Feiyu to mention poison.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Most likely, the dry food he brought was laced with poison. And when he approached, he also had some kind of aphrodisiac hidden in his sleeve. When he bent down to get the fire, he secretly poisoned us.¡±


    ¡°He hid it well, but his methods weren¡¯t very sophisticated. Don¡¯t forget, I¡¯ve seen these things since I was young.¡±


    Li Feiyu explained, also to calm Lu Changsheng down.


    ¡°It seems like the dangers aren¡¯t just limited to the cultivation world, even in the mundane world, there¡¯s no shortage of threats. Human methods are unpredictable.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed and shook his head, feeling a sense of awe.


    He felt a bit foolish in front of Li Feiyu.


    It was like an experienced player and a rookie.


    He had sensed something wrong with the old man and felt a bit suspicious, but he hadn¡¯t expected the old man to try to poison them in secret.


    It seems that the Nine Netherworld Hound woke up from his sleep and barked wildly, probably sensing something.


    Truly worthy of a Heavenly Tier demon beast with a trace of true spirit bloodline.


    Even though it is still a puppy that sleeps all day, its sense of danger is remarkably acute.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng also made up his mind.


    If you encounter something like this again in the future, you should either act decisively and strike first, or stay away.


    Otherwise, with his experience and temperament, he wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against these seasoned old foxes sooner or later.


    ¡°The world is like this, no matter where you go.¡±


    ¡°And when you travel around the world, you have to be especially careful when you meet Taoists, monks, old men, women, and children,¡± Li Feiyu said.


    ¡°Old men, women, and children, doesn¡¯t that leave only us who don¡¯t need to be so cautious?¡± Lu Changsheng asked.


    ¡°No, everyone needs to be careful, but these few types need to be especially careful. If you encounter them in a group, you need to be even more vigilant,¡± Li Feiyu smiled.


    As the two of them talked, the fragile girl in the pink dress also snapped out of her trance.


    She had just witnessed Li Feiyu incinerate the old man with a single palm and was stunned.


    Now that she had come to her senses, she quickly walked over to Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu and kneeled down in front of them.


    With a delicate and pitiful face, she seemed to want to say something, but couldn¡¯t make a sound.


    ¡°Is she okay?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked Li Feiyu in light of the recent situation.


    In his eyes, this girl was just an ordinary person, so of course there shouldn¡¯t be any problem.


    However, Li Feiyu¡¯s earlier words about being cautious around old men and women made him somewhat unsure.


    ¡°She¡¯s fine, just an ordinary person. It seems like she was kidnapped by that old man,¡± Li Feiyu laughed at Lu Changsheng¡¯s behavior.


    Then, with a snap of his fingers, several streams of energy flew out and struck the girl.


    The girl, kneeling before the two, let out a muffled groan as she realized she could speak.


    She seemed to be waking from a dream, showing some excitement as she tried to speak.


    But the overwhelming sadness and grief in her heart made her burst into tears at that moment.


    At first it was a piercing, thin cry.


    Then, the cry grew louder and louder, turning into a loud wail that released all the sadness, fear, and anxiety in her heart.


    Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu looked at each other helplessly.


    Then, Li Feiyu looked straight up at the ceiling beams with a serious expression on his face. S?a?ch* Th? ??v?l_Fir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Obviously, he didn¡¯t want to interfere too much, indicating that Lu Changsheng should handle it.


    When the girl¡¯s crying subsided a bit, Lu Changsheng said with a hint of gentleness, ¡°All right, it¡¯s all over now.¡±


    Hearing this, the girl raised her tear-stained, pitiful, delicate face and kowtowed, saying, ¡°This humble girl is Qu Zhenzhen, thanking the two young heroes for saving my life.¡±


    As she spoke, tears welled up in her watery eyes and trickled down her cheeks.


    ¡°Young lady, don¡¯t worry. Take this money, and tomorrow we¡¯ll accompany you to the nearby town. There you can find someone to take you home.¡±


    Seeing that the girl in front of him was just an ordinary unfortunate person, Lu Changsheng sighed, helped her up, and took out a silver ingot.


    Earlier, when he bought a leather mask and cloak in Ruyi Region City, he also bought many gifts for his wives and children, and he exchanged some gold and silver with Hong Yi.


    ¡°Sob, sob, sob-¡°


    As soon as he said that, the girl burst into tears again, crying, ¡°My parents are dead, they were killed by him, sob, sob.¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mouth twitched at the words as he felt a headache coming on.


    He looked at Li Feiyu.


    But Li Feiyu still had a focused look on his face, staring at the ceiling beams.


    Lu Changsheng sighed and asked, ¡°Do you have any other family?¡±


    ¡°No, my parents are both dead.¡±


    ¡°Wuwuwu, that villain said I had some kind of spirit root and wanted to offer me as a concubine to the immortals. When my parents refused, he killed my whole family, Wuwuwu.¡±


    The girl kept sobbing, looking pitiful and helpless.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng trembled slightly.


    ¡°Spirit Root!¡± he exclaimed.


    He immediately activated his Spirit Eye technique, and his eyes sparkled with a faint light as he looked at the girl, Qu Zhenzhen, in front of him.


    A faint spiritual aura surrounded the girl.


    This indicated that the girl indeed possessed a Spirit Root.


    However, his Spirit Eye technique was still at an elementary level, and he could only tell if a Spirit Root was present or not, but could not determine its quality.


    Li Feiyu also looked at the girl with some surprise.


    They hadn¡¯t expected that the girl they had casually saved would actually possess a Spirit Root.


    This revelation also made them understand why the old man, an Innate Master, would be accompanied by such a girl.


    Seeing the tearful and pitiful look of the girl, Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, ¡°Miss, do you have any plans for the future?¡±


    ¡°I¡­ I don¡¯t know,¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen replied softly, her face filled with confusion.


    ¡°So you are currently homeless and don¡¯t know what to do next?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to ask.


    The girl nodded in confusion and sadness, then burst into tears again.


    ¡°I happen to be deeply attracted to you at first sight. Would you be willing to marry me and accompany me back hand in hand to spend the rest of our lives together?¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up.


    Since the girl had lost both her parents, was homeless, and possessed a Spirit Root, why not take her as his wife and bring her home to bear children?


    He had always harbored the thought of marrying several ¡®immortal¡¯ women with Spirit Roots and bringing them home to have children.


    Now that he was faced with a beautiful girl who possessed a Spirit Root, who had lost both her parents, and who had nowhere to go, why hesitate? Why pretend to be a righteous gentleman?


    Of course, he took the initiative to express his intentions and decided to give her a warm home.


    But he didn¡¯t force her and would respect her decision.


    If the other person doesn¡¯t want to, that¡¯s fine, there¡¯s no need to force her.


    After all, she¡¯s the future mother of his child.


    His moral compass couldn¡¯t allow him to impregnate someone by force.

 Chapter 35: Return to Qingzhu Mountain!

    Outside the dilapidated temple, the rain poured down heavily.Inside the temple, Li Feiyu, who was about to see how Lu Changsheng would deal with Qu Zhenzhen, was stunned when he heard those words, and his whole body froze in astonishment.


    He looked at Lu Changsheng with a puzzled expression.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng to suddenly say something so shameless.


    Love at first sight?


    Spending the rest of your life together?


    Is that what you call love at first sight?


    This is clearly just lusting after someone¡¯s body and Spirit Root!


    Of course, he didn¡¯t want to spoil his good friend¡¯s plan.


    He also knew that his good friend didn¡¯t have any big ambitions in this life.


    He just wanted to live in peace, have several wives, a house full of children, and a few Spirit Root children.


    The girl in front of them had an excellent appearance, possessed a Spirit Root, and had nowhere to go.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng¡¯s request was reasonable and logical.


    After all, the chances of having children with Spirit Roots are much higher if you have children with a woman who possesses a Spirit Root.


    In his opinion, given Lu Changsheng¡¯s current situation, even as a talisman master, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to find a few Spirit Root ¡®fairies¡¯ to have children with.


    After all, pregnancy and childbirth greatly affect a female cultivator¡¯s cultivation.


    Therefore, many female cultivators, even if they are willing to become Dao Companion, are not very willing to get pregnant and have children.


    ¡°Ah.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen couldn¡¯t help but be stunned when she heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, and was a little slow to react.


    With teary eyes, she stared blankly at Lu Changsheng¡¯s clear and graceful face and tall and slender figure.


    The next moment, a blush crept onto her slightly chubby and pale cheeks.


    This¡­ This¡­


    This young hero¡¯s words are too direct, aren¡¯t they?


    Although many dramas say that there¡¯s no way to repay a life-saving grace but to offer yourself, this is too direct.


    She didn¡¯t even know his name.


    Besides, shouldn¡¯t it be her initiative to bring up such matters?


    In an instant, Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s mind became dizzy and she felt a bit confused.


    Meeting Lu Changsheng¡¯s gentle gaze, Qu Zhenzhen couldn¡¯t help but feel her heart flutter as she quickly lowered her head and blushed.


    ¡°There is no rush in this matter. You can think it over carefully and give me your answer before dawn.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the shy girl and said calmly.


    With that, he took out a purification talisman and activated it in front of the girl.


    The girl¡¯s wet pink dress was instantly dried, cleaned, and neat.


    This was obviously a small trick.


    A way to show off with a spell.


    Although he had his morals and wouldn¡¯t do anything coercive, his limits weren¡¯t very high and he could be flexible.


    Besides, from Lu Changsheng¡¯s point of view, it was quite normal to want to attract a girl and show off, and it didn¡¯t amount to moral degradation.


    ¡°This¡­ Are you immortal?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen saw Lu Changsheng take out the talisman, and a breeze blew, cleaning her clothes, her small face full of surprise.


    She also remembered that Li Feiyu had just burned the old man with a single palm, thinking it was some kind of martial art without thinking too much about it.


    Now it seems like it¡¯s definitely the work of immortals.


    At the surprised look of the girl, Lu Changsheng smiled faintly and said softly, ¡°We are cultivators, also known as the ¡®immortals¡¯ you usually hear about.¡±


    ¡°Cultivators?¡±


    When Qu Zhenzhen heard this her watery eyes showed some confusion.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, as long as you have a Spirit Root, you can cultivate and become a cultivator.¡±


    ¡°The old man wanted to offer you as a concubine to a cultivator because you have a Spirit Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and explained.


    ¡°So it¡¯s my fault that my parents died.¡±


    Hearing this, the girl burst into tears again.


    After crying for a moment, Qu Zhenzhen raised her head, her eyes red and tearful, and looked at Lu Changsheng and said, ¡°Sir, I can never repay your great kindness. I am willing to marry you.¡±


    Li Feiyu remained silent on the side, silently watching Lu Changsheng deceive the young girl.


    ¡°Are you sure you¡¯ve thought this through?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows when he heard this.


    He suspected that Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s agreement might also be due to his identity as a cultivator, perhaps hoping that he could help him get revenge or something.


    However, cultivators who engaged in human trafficking in the mortal world probably weren¡¯t very powerful.


    In the future, when Qu Zhenzhen became the mother of his child and her cultivation improved, if she wanted to take revenge, Lu Changsheng would be willing to help her.


    ¡°I¡¯ve thought it through.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen pursed her lips, gathered her courage, and looked at Lu Changsheng.


    However, after their eyes locked for a moment, her pale face couldn¡¯t help but blush down to her earlobes.


    After a brief moment of eye contact between Lu Changsheng and the girl whose eyes were still red with tears, Lu Changsheng nodded and said, ¡°Alright, since you¡¯ve decided, come with me tomorrow. By the way, my name is Lu Changsheng.¡±


    Then Lu Changsheng took out a spiritual contract and used it as a marriage contract, and got engaged to Qu Zhenzhen. S?a?ch* Th? N0v?lFir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    It was obtained from the loot of the three bandit cultivators at Niutou Mountain.


    It had the effect of a simple contract.


    If it was broken, there would be a certain backlash, and in the future, it could easily lead to the birth of inner demons during cultivation.


    To be honest, it had some effect, but not much, just better than nothing.


    Later, Lu Changsheng briefly explained to Qu Zhenzhen his own situation and some common knowledge about cultivating immortality.


    He also asked Qu Zhenzhen how the old man knew that she had a Spirit Root.


    Qu Zhenzhen herself was not sure.


    Later, Lu Changsheng found a Spirit Stone of Communication in the old man¡¯s bundle.


    It was a spiritual item that could sense whether others had Spirit Roots or not.


    When it was near someone with a spirit root, the stone would emit a faint light.


    This helped Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu understand how the old man knew about Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s Spirit Root.


    Most likely, this old man was working for a ¡°decayed cultivator¡±.


    In the mortal world, there were some cultivators who, due to various reasons such as their aptitude, age, injuries, and so on, knew that they had no hope of cultivating immortality, so they gave up cultivation.


    They turned to a life of pleasure, wealth, and worldly power.


    Such cultivators were called ¡°decayed cultivators.


    The most common practice among them was to use their influence to find Spirit Rooted women to expand their lineage.


    When they realized that there was no hope for their own cultivation, they naturally placed their cultivation dreams on the next generation.


    That was the way it was.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu were accompanied by Qu Zhenzhen on their way back.


    Qu Zhenzhen rode on a single horse with Lu Changsheng.


    She sat in front of Spirit Horse and held Nine Netherworld Hound, while Lu Changsheng held her hands and the reins.


    Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s face was slightly flushed, but she wasn¡¯t overly shy.


    After all, Lu Changsheng was her future husband, so a certain amount of intimacy was normal.


    Considering that Qu Zhenzhen had been offered to a cultivator by the old man, Lu Changsheng was worried about trouble, so he increased their speed and vigilance on the way.


    However, it turned out to be a false alarm, and they encountered no danger on their journey.


    Seven days later, the three humans and the beast successfully returned to Qingzhu Mountain.

 Chapter 36: Marrying Qu Zhenzhen!

    As a cultivation family, the Lu family obviously couldn¡¯t just take anyone into their home. At least, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have that privilege yet.


    However, the stationed disciples recognized Lu Changsheng and didn¡¯t give him too much trouble.


    When they saw that Qu Zhenzhen was not a cultivator, just an ordinary person, they gave her a quick check and let her pass.


    They only asked Lu Changsheng to report to Uncle Fu.


    ¡°Thank you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in thanks and led Qu Zhenzhen and Li Feiyu to Qingzhu Mountain Manor to return the Spirit Horse to Uncle Fu and report.


    When Uncle Fu saw that Lu Changsheng had returned from his trip and brought a young girl with him, he looked at him strangely and felt somewhat speechless.


    He realized that Lu Changsheng had asked about marrying and taking concubines when he re-signed the contract earlier, and it turned out that this was what he was waiting for.


    Since he couldn¡¯t take a concubine from the Lu family, he decided to bring someone from outside.


    But since it was only a woman, Uncle Fu didn¡¯t say anything. There wasn¡¯t much he could say.


    After all, except for his interest in women, Lu Changsheng had performed well in all aspects of talisman making, and the Lu family was quite satisfied.


    However, when Uncle Fu realized that Qu Zhenzhen had a Spirit Root, he became more serious.


    He told Lu Changsheng that he could bring people in, but he couldn¡¯t bring cultivators or people with Spirit Roots to Qingzhu Mountain casually.


    This was because the spiritual energy of Spirit Vain was limited.


    Adding another person to cultivate would consume an additional amount of spiritual energy.


    Even though a few more people in Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s wouldn¡¯t matter much, it was still something to consider.


    But that was a rule of the Lu family.


    If they could bring people in at will, everyone would bring their own relatives and friends to Qingzhu Mountain, and wouldn¡¯t Qingzhu Mountain become overcrowded?


    Especially since Lu Changsheng was living in Qingzhu Valley, he couldn¡¯t just bring people in at will.


    So Uncle Fu told Lu Changsheng that he could only bring two people.


    If he wanted to bring more people in the future, he would have to pay with spirit stones.


    As for the Nine Netherworld Hound, Uncle Fu didn¡¯t say anything.


    It was quite normal for cultivators to raise a demonic beast as a spiritual pet, and the Lu family didn¡¯t have any rules or restrictions regarding this.


    Besides, there were different breeds of demonic beasts, and the Nine Netherworld Hound was still a puppy that looked like a small wolf dog and did not attract much attention.


    Therefore, Uncle Fu didn¡¯t pay much attention to it, and only reminded Lu Changsheng to be careful himself.


    With so many children at home, it wouldn¡¯t be good if the pet hurt them.


    Lu Changsheng naturally nodded his head in agreement.


    After thanking Uncle Fu, he carried the Nine Netherworld Hound and took Qu Zhenzhen back to his residence.


    Lu Changsheng brought Qu Zhenzhen home, and the wives and concubines in the family would naturally have no objections


    Although the Lu family was a cultivator family, Lu Changsheng¡¯s wives and concubines were all raised in the secular world and had some feudal thoughts.


    Especially with Lu Changsheng¡¯s talent in making talismans, his status in the Lu family had risen, and after moving to Qingzhu Valley, the relationship between his wives and concubines was extremely harmonious.


    The principle of the husband being the head and the wife being the neck was not outdated.


    After Lu Changsheng briefly explained Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s unfortunate background to his wives and concubines, they were very caring toward this new sister and helped Qu Zhenzhen quickly integrate into this new family.


    However, because of the big changes and the strange environment, Qu Zhenzhen lacked a sense of security, and she clung to Lu Changsheng the most.


    Whenever she saw Lu Changsheng, she would stay close to him.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind.


    He also spent more time cultivating and deepening his relationship with Qu Zhenzhen every day.


    After more than half a month of deepening their relationship, Qu Zhenzhen completely opened her heart to Lu Changsheng.


    She revealed all the information about her family situation.


    She comes from a scholarly family in Zhoushan Mansion, Dongyang County, Qinzhou.


    Except for her brother Qu Changge, who went to the capital to take the imperial examination, , everyone else in the family was brutally murdered by the old man.


    When she mentioned that she didn¡¯t have any relatives earlier, it was also because she knew that Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t possibly take her to find her brother at that time.


    There was also a hint of attachment to both Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu.


    After all, she was in a state of fear, panic, and despair at that time.


    Meeting Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu, who had saved her, was like a ray of light appearing in the darkness, something she wanted to cling to.


    Otherwise, as a weak woman, she didn¡¯t know what she would do in the future.


    And after spending this time together and getting closer and closer to Lu Changsheng, she felt very happy with her choice.


    Since she knew that Lu Changsheng was a person she could trust with her life, she also developed feelings for him, so she didn¡¯t hold back.


    In the end, she asked Lu Changsheng to help her find her brother, Qu Changge, and tell him about the family situation and her current situation.


    She didn¡¯t mention anything about avenging her parents. Maybe she knew that it wouldn¡¯t be easy for Lu Changsheng either, so she didn¡¯t bring it up.


    For such a small matter, Lu Changsheng naturally agreed and promised to help her find her brother.


    At the same time, seeing that Qu Zhenzhen was opening up, Lu Changsheng proposed to her.


    At this request, Qu Zhenzhen naturally blushed and nodded in agreement.


    After that, Lu Changsheng asked Uncle Fu for help and arranged a simple wedding at Qingzhu Mountain Manor to marry Qu Zhenzhen.


    After all, the girl came to Qingzhu Mountain with him all alone. Of course, Lu Changsheng wanted to give her enough security and a proper status.


    ¡°Why did Lu Changsheng get married again?¡±


    ¡°He recently went on a trip and brought back a woman.¡±


    ¡°Oh my, he¡¯s already married nine times, why is he getting married again?¡±


    ¡°He already has more than ten children, why have more?¡±


    ¡°Ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous. He doesn¡¯t even need to have fifty children, so why go on?¡±


    ¡°You can see that he really loves children.¡±


    ¡°Doesn¡¯t he need to cultivate?¡±


    ¡°Does he look like he¡¯s cultivating by constantly getting married and having kids?¡±


    ¡°I just used my spiritual eye to take a look, and this bride has spiritual roots.¡±


    ¡°No wonder.¡±


    Many members of the Lu family and immortal seedlings attended Lu Changsheng¡¯s wedding, and they were amazed at his decision to remarry.


    After all, he already had nine wives.


    For a cultivator of his age, this was undoubtedly a sign that he had given up on cultivation. S?a?ch* Th? ?0velF?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    The Immortal Seedlings were even more confused.


    It was obvious that Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t need to have any more children, yet he was actively taking another wife and continuing to have children.


    Even though they didn¡¯t want to get married and have children, and only wanted to focus on cultivation, they were still forced to procreate.


    The wedding was simple, with no elaborate ceremonies, just a formality.


    Afterwards, they invited the Lu family members from Qingzhu Mountain Manor and the immortal seedlings to enjoy a meal to add a bit of festivity.


    The wedding banquet cost Lu Changsheng twenty-four Spirit Stones.


    As for the gifts from the other guests, Lu Changsheng returned them all.


    It wasn¡¯t because he thought they were too much.


    The Lu family members from Qingzhu Mountain Manor and the immortal seedlings were originally poor and struggling.


    His financial situation was good now, so he didn¡¯t need to covet this small amount of money.


    Otherwise, people would say that he deliberately arranged the wedding to cheat them out of gifts.


    Lu Changsheng also gave a red package to his good friend Li Feiyu.


    After all, Li Feiyu had witnessed his relationship with Qu Zhenzhen, so it was only right to show his gratitude.


    At the same time, he asked Li Feiyu to write to the Crimson Whale Gang and help them find Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s brother, Qu Changge.


    After eating their fill at the wedding banquet, Lu Changsheng arrived at the bridal chamber.


    ¡°Zhenzhen.¡±


    Lu Changsheng called out when he saw Qu Zhenzhen sitting on the bed, dressed in a phoenix crown and a rosy cloud robe, with a red veil covering her head.


    Qu Zhenzhen didn¡¯t speak, but under her robe, her feet clad in red embroidered shoes couldn¡¯t help but shrink slightly.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng chuckled softly and approached Qu Zhenzhen, gently lifting the red veil.


    Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s delicate, blushing face, as beautiful as carved jade, was revealed.


    ¡°Husband.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s fair face blushed as she shyly called out.


    Even though she had been with Lu Changsheng for so long and had developed trust and affection for him, Qu Zhenzhen still maintained a shy demeanor.


    That was just her personality.


    ¡°Zhenzhen, it¡¯s time to rest.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Qu Zhenzhen, her eyes downcast and her face full of shyness, and he reached out to hug her, not knowing where her hands were hidden.


    ¡°Husband, the candles have not been blown out yet. Mmm~¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s voice was soft and tender, but before she could finish speaking, she let out a flirtatious humming sound.

 Chapter 37: Can We Have Ten Children?

    The next morning.A ray of sunlight penetrated through the sparse green bamboo branches and fell into the room, shining on the messy red wedding gown next to the bed.


    On the floor beside were a pair of boots, embroidered shoes, a pink belly band adorned with lotus flowers, and pure white silk stockings.


    On the bed, Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s delicate body was wrapped in the blanket like a little kitten, clinging to Lu Changsheng¡¯s arm and sleeping in his embrace.


    Her long legs were also wrapped around Lu Changsheng¡¯s body, with part of her round and jade-like calf sticking out of the blanket, revealing a delicate and beautiful little foot that could be held in one¡¯s hand.


    As soon as Lu Changsheng woke up, he felt like he was being hugged so tightly that he could hardly breathe.


    He opened his eyes to see Qu Zhenzhen in his arms.


    Her hair was disheveled, and there were still traces of tears at the corners of her eyes.


    She seemed to have cried for a long time last night, clinging to him as if she was afraid he would leave.


    Seeing the tears at the corners of her eyes and her red eyes, Lu Changsheng felt a sense of tenderness in his heart. He thought that Qu Zhenzhen really loved to cry and was easily moved to tears.


    He wanted to sit up a little, but since Qu Zhenzhen was holding on too tightly, he gave up and lay down and let her hug him.


    She was shy and lacked a sense of security, so she clung to him tightly. Since they had just finished their wedding night, he didn¡¯t mind accompanying her further.


    After a while, Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s eyelashes fluttered slightly. She opened her watery eyes, looked at Lu Changsheng, and called out in a slightly hoarse voice, ¡°Husband¡±


    ¡°Wake up.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled as he gently stroked her soft and delicate cheek.


    Qu Zhenzhen didn¡¯t say anything. She gently rubbed her cheek against Lu Changsheng¡¯s palm and pressed her delicate body tightly against Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms.


    Lu Changsheng just held her quietly and stroked her gently, enjoying the silence between them.


    After a while, Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s little feet exposed outside the quilt moved uneasily. The crystal jade toes curled inward for a while, stretched and tightened again, and kept moving.


    She blushed and shouted to Lu Changsheng: ¡°Husband~¡±


    Then the two of them cuddled for a while before getting out of bed.


    After getting dressed and getting up, Qu Zhenzhen suddenly asked, ¡°Husband, am I pregnant?¡±


    After spending so much time with her sisters and seeing so many children at home, Qu Zhenzhen also knew that Lu Changsheng loved children and wanted to have children herself.


    Qu Zhenzhen was both scared and eager.


    She wanted to have a warm family again. S?a?ch* Th? N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Do you really want to have children for your husband?¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng smiled and said quietly.


    Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s ears turned slightly red as she replied softly, ¡°Yes.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng hugged Qu Zhenzhen, kissed her delicate earlobe, and said softly, ¡°Then is having ten children okay?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s body stiffened when she heard this, her eyes widened and she felt a bit overwhelmed.


    Ten children¡­


    When would they even have time to give birth to them?


    ¡°Hehe, just kidding. It¡¯s time to eat,¡± Lu Changsheng laughed.


    Although his words were somewhat playful and teasing, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t deny that he had such thoughts.


    After all, Qu Zhenzhen had a Spirit Root.


    Of course, he hoped that she would give birth to more children.


    However, he would still respect Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s wishes and not treat her as a mere childbearing machine.


    In the following days, Lu Changsheng spent time with Qu Zhenzhen every day and taught her how to cultivate immortality.


    The cultivation technique he used was the loot from Niutou Mountain, a primary cultivation technique called ¡°Longevity Cultivation¡±.


    Compared to the Return to Origin Technique, it also had some anti-aging effects.


    Lu Changsheng also wanted to use this method to evaluate Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s talent.


    Before, Uncle Fu could only tell that Qu Zhenzhen had Spirit Roots, but he couldn¡¯t tell what kind.


    After observing Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s practice speed of absorbing qi, Lu Changsheng tentatively judged that Qu Zhenzhen must have an eighth-grade Spirit Root.


    Just a little better than his Ninth Spirit Root. However, Lu Changsheng was already very satisfied.


    As long as Qu Zhenzhen had Spirit Roots, the child they conceived together would have a high probability of inheriting Spirit Roots.


    That was enough for him.


    One month later, with Lu Changsheng¡¯s diligent cultivation, Qu Zhenzhen successfully became pregnant.


    When Lu Changsheng heard the news, he was overjoyed.


    After all, she was his first wife with Spirit Roots.


    Since they both had Spirit Roots, the probability of their child inheriting Spirit Roots was as high as one or two out of ten!


    One or two in ten might not sound high, but compared to the probability of one parent having Spirit Roots, it was ten times higher!


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel even more excited about the birth of this child.


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng also remembered the foundation building material required for the Immortal Beauty Technique he had purchased at Niutou Mountain.


    He decided to go into seclusion and complete the foundation of the Immortal Beauty Technique while automatically cultivating.


    During this trip, Lu Changsheng also realized the advantages of being handsome to a certain extent.


    Aside from other things, Lu Changsheng felt that if he had a dark complexion and an ordinary appearance, things wouldn¡¯t have gone so well with Qu Zhenzhen.


    ¡°After all, good looks make women willing to give themselves, while being ugly means being a servant in the next life.¡±


    Upon entering the cultivation room, Lu Changsheng took out several spiritual materials from his storage bag:


    ¨C A fist-sized piece of red gold.


    ¨C A piece of green wood about the size of a baby¡¯s arm.


    ¨C A bottle of clear and translucent spiritual water.


    ¨C A piece of fiery red stone.


    ¨C One bag of earth-yellow soil.


    These were the five elemental spiritual materials he bought at Niutou Mountain to cultivate the Immortal Beauty Technique.


    He placed the spiritual materials in front of him and sat cross-legged.


    ¡°Screech!¡±


    Lu Changsheng lightly shouted as he activated the Immortal Beauty Technique. Spiritual energy surged within him, causing the five types of spiritual materials to float in the air and slowly rotate around him.


    As a result, wisps of aura flew out from the spiritual materials and entered his body.


    Thus, ten days later, Lu Changsheng had completely refined all the five-element spiritual materials and opened his eyes, thus completing the foundation of the Immortal Beauty Technique.


    In the following long period of time, the Immortal Beauty Technique would work automatically, refining his appearance without the need for cultivation, making him more and more handsome.


    The moment the technique was successfully established, Lu Changsheng¡¯s entire being underwent a mysterious transformation.


    Not only did his facial features change, but his aura also underwent subtle changes.


    However, it was difficult to describe the specific details.


    It was just that he seemed much more comfortable, as if he was basking in the spring breeze.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t pay too much attention to these minor changes on his body. He left the cultivation room and went to the courtyard to accompany his wives, concubines, and children.


    In the courtyard, his eldest son, Lu Ping¡¯an, was sleeping with the little Nine Netherworld Hound, looking very harmonious.


    When they first brought the Nine Netherworld Hound back, his wives and concubines were a little worried, afraid that it might harm the child.


    But after a while, they found that the Nine Netherworld Hound was very gentle.


    Besides eating, it mostly slept, so they gradually stopped worrying.


    They fed it every day on behalf of Lu Changsheng.


    Meanwhile, a group of children enjoyed the Nine Netherworld Hound¡¯s company as a playmate, often disturbing him to the point that he could not sleep peacefully.


    Six days later, Lu Changsheng¡¯s fourteenth child was born.


    It was a boy with no Spirit Root.


    With so many children, Lu Changsheng felt that he was becoming increasingly indifferent to the newborns.


    Without Spirit Root or system rewards, even witnessing the birth of a child didn¡¯t bring him much joy.


    ¡°No wonder the ancient emperors treated their sons like playthings,¡± Lu Changsheng remarked as he looked at his fourteenth son, feeling a bit nostalgic.


    He could clearly feel the change in his mentality over the years.


    However, he only occasionally thought about these feelings and quickly pushed them out of his mind.

 Chapter 38: The Second Child with Spirit Root!

    Time flies by like a flash, and half a year has passed in the blink of an eye. In those six months, Lu Changsheng had given birth to fifteen or sixteen children.


    None of them had Spirit Root, which made Lu Changsheng even more eager for the child in Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s womb.


    At the same time, thanks to Lu Changsheng¡¯s efforts in the past six months, he had impregnated five more concubines.


    Except for Qu Zhenzhen, who was still pregnant with her first child, all of his other three wives and six concubines were already pregnant with their second child.


    Even Lu Zier and Lu Qing¡¯er, the two sisters, had already begun their third pregnancies.


    One day, after Lu Changsheng finished his daily cultivation, he went to the study to start making talismans.


    These two tasks had become his daily routine.


    With his cultivation at the third level of Qi Refinement, making mid-level talismans was no longer a challenge for Lu Changsheng.


    He could paint them easily.


    As for the high-level talismans, due to the limitations of his spiritual strength and mental energy, as well as the quality of the brush, ink, and paper, they posed some difficulties.


    He could only risk failure and forcibly create some relatively simple high-grade talismans.


    Therefore, only a small portion of the advanced talisman paper and ink he bought from Niutou Mountain was used to make talismans for emergencies.


    He planned to wait until his cultivation progressed further, buy a good brush, and then make more talismans.


    After all, there was no way to sell the talismans he was making now, so he was just making them for his own use in case of emergencies.


    After making two mid-level talismans, Lu Changsheng put down his brush and prepared to relax with his wives and concubines.


    As he was leaving the study, a servant handed him a letter.


    It was a letter from Hong Yi.


    The letter mainly talked about catching up on old times and mentioned that the writer had been doing well lately. His father, Marquis Ru Yi, had also entrusted him with some family affairs. Then he inquired about Lu Changsheng¡¯s current situation.


    This was not the first letter Lu Changsheng had received from Hong Yi.


    It was the third letter he had received since returning to Qingzhu Mountain, and Lu Changsheng naturally understood why Hong Yi was writing to him.


    ¡°Now I have some surplus talismans to sell. Even if the Lu family finds out, they won¡¯t blame me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    The reason he had hesitated to sell talismans to Hong Yi before was simple.


    He was afraid that his private dealings with Hong Yi would be discovered by the Lu family.


    If the Lu Family found out and saw that he had a lot of talismans to sell, it wouldn¡¯t be good.


    But after all this time, with over a year of experience as a skilled talisman master, it was normal for him to have some surplus talismans to sell.


    Immediately, he replied in the letter that he did have some talismans for sale, and he could sell them if he needed them.


    He also inquired about the terms of the transaction.


    Naturally, It was impossible for him to leave Qingzhu Mountain just to sell the talisman so he left it up to Hong Yi to figure out how to proceed.


    After finishing the letter, Lu Changsheng handed it to a servant to be sent to the post office.


    The Lu family had a station for sending letters to the secular world, but it was relatively slow. It would probably take a month or more for a letter to reach Hong Yi.


    If there were urgent matters, they would have to use messenger talismans.


    Afterwards, Lu Changsheng went to the backyard to accompany his wives and children.


    This had become his daily routine.


    Seeing Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s swollen belly, Lu Changsheng also remembered her brother¡¯s situation.


    He went to Qingzhu Mountain Manor to ask Li Feiyu if there was any news about Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s brother, Qu Changge, from the Crimson Whale Gang.


    However, Li Feiyu said that they still hadn¡¯t received any relevant information about Qu Changge from the Crimson Whale Gang.


    It had been over half a year, and there was still no news about Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s brother, making Lu Changsheng even wonder if something unfortunate had happened to his brother-in-law.


    After all, as Qu Zhenzhen said, her brother was just an ordinary scholar.


    The journey to the capital for the imperial examination was thousands of miles long, and it was not out of the question that they might encounter danger along the way.


    Lu Changsheng planned to wait for some time, and if there was still no news, he would ask Hong Yi to help him investigate.


    After all, the Crimson Whale Gang was just a gang, and once they left Tianshui Prefecture, their influence was limited.


    At the junction of Jiang Country Qinzhou and Jizhou, there is a cliff with steep mountains and jagged rocks.


    The cliffs were surrounded by thick fog, making it difficult to see the other side. The valley between the cliffs, shrouded in fog, seemed to be bottomless, causing anxiety to those who approached.


    At that moment, in the seemingly endless and deep valley:


    *Whoosh¡­*


    *Woo¡­*


    A gray mist enveloped the area, and eerie winds howled, resembling the cries of ghosts and wolves.


    In the middle of the valley was a blood-red lake about ten meters wide.


    There were piles of white bones around the lake, sending chills down one¡¯s spine, and the blood-red lake itself was even more terrifying.


    The bloodwater was dark and sinister, exuding an indescribable evil aura and bubbling with blood bubbles.


    Each bursting bubble was accompanied by a faint and eerie howl.


    In the middle of this lake of blood was a cocoon as thin as a cicada¡¯s wing, emitting a crystal-like blood-red light.


    The cocoon undulated in the blood lake as if it were breathing, emitting a blood-red light that was both captivating and eerie.


    If one looked closely, one could vaguely see a man wrapped in the cocoon.


    At that moment, the man seemed to be about to open his eyes, but the next moment, a blood-red lotus flower appeared on his forehead, causing his eyes to close tightly as he fell into a deep slumber.


    Three months later¡­


    ¡°Peak of the Third Level of Qi Refinement!¡±


    ¡°But to break through to the fourth level of Qi Refining, who knows how much longer it will take¡­¡±


    In the cultivation room, Lu Changsheng, who was sitting cross-legged, opened his eyes, exhaled lightly, and muttered to himself.


    ¡°It took me one year and four months to break through from Qi Refining Level Two to Qi Refining Level Three.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had reached the peak of Qi Refining Level Three.


    But this time, he could clearly feel that the breakthrough from Qi Refining Level Three to Qi Refining Level Four was different from before.


    There was a bottleneck, a hurdle that couldn¡¯t be overcome easily and required a lot of patience and hard work.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t pay too much attention to it.


    After all, with his mediocre aptitude, it was already quite remarkable that he was able to progress at this rate and reach the peak of the third level of Qi Refinement.


    He had a clear understanding of his own position.


    A late bloomer!


    Things would get better as he had more and more children.


    ¡°Zhenzhen should give birth soon.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood up, patted his dust-free robe, and walked out of the practice room


    Eleven days later, Qu Zhenzhen gave birth.


    At the moment the baby was born, Lu Changsheng immediately felt a mysterious sensation outside the delivery room.


    It was the palpitation of a Spirit Root.


    He knew that his child had a Spirit Root.


    This made Lu Changsheng very excited.


    He felt that his anticipation over the past half year had not been in vain.


    ¡°It seems that I still have to have children with women who possess Spirit Roots.¡± S?a??h the N?v?lFir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Otherwise, if I only have one Spirit Root, the probability of the child inheriting it would be too low.¡±


    ¡°Before, when Little Seven had a Spirit Root, it was pure luck.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, feeling very happy and excited.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s attitude, some of his wives couldn¡¯t help but feel a twinge of jealousy.


    Despite their virtuous and gentle nature, they couldn¡¯t help but feel that Lu Changsheng favored Qu Zhenzhen a bit.


    Not only did he show more concern for Qu Zhenzhen on ordinary days, but now, with the birth of their children, he seemed much happier than before.


    However, they also understood the reason.


    Qu Zhenzhen had a Spirit Root and could cultivate immortality, and the children she had with Lu Changsheng would probably inherit Spirit Roots as well.


    Naturally, this caused Lu Changsheng to show a little more favoritism.


    ¡°When Little Seven was born, the system gave a bonus.¡±


    ¡°If I have ten children with Spirit Roots, the system should give a bonus as well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t notice his wives¡¯ expressions as he was immersed in the joy of the child¡¯s birth.


    When Little Seven, Lu Xianzhi, was born, he received a reward for having his first child with a Spirit Root. This led him to speculate that the system would probably give rewards based on the number of Spirit Root children born.


    Soon the midwife came out of the delivery room carrying the baby.


    It¡¯s a boy.


    Lu Changsheng walked into the delivery room with the baby in his arms and visited Qu Zhenzhen.


    Although Qu Zhenzhen was a cultivator, she became pregnant not long after she started practicing.


    As a result, she had not yet completed the process of refining qi in her body, and her body remained very weak.


    Moreover, the early stages of qi cultivation don¡¯t improve one¡¯s physical condition very much.


    Seeing the weak Qu Zhenzhen, Lu Changsheng put her to sleep, handed the child to the wet nurse, and went to the cultivation room to cultivate.


    He couldn¡¯t see the child¡¯s Spirit Root, and he couldn¡¯t clearly observe the changes in his own Spirit Root.


    Therefore, he could only judge the improvement of his Spirit Root and estimate the level of the child¡¯s Spirit Root through this simple and straightforward method of cultivation.

 Chapter 39: The Fifth Lottery Draw!

    A few hours later, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and took a long breath. ¡°It¡¯s a bit better than Xiao Qi¡¯s spiritual root.¡±


    Through the cultivation he had just done, he could sense that his cultivation speed had increased by more than ten percent compared to before.


    This indicated that the child¡¯s Spirit Root was better than the first child he had with Spirit Root, Lu Xianzhi¡¯s Spirit Root.


    But it wasn¡¯t significantly better.


    Lu Changsheng estimated that it was also a low-grade Spirit Root, maybe eighth or seventh grade.


    Because of the spiritual roots of his last child, Lu Xianzhi, Lu Changsheng had already had some expectations in his mind.


    The highest was an eighth-class Spirit Root.


    Like him, it was most likely a ninth-class Spirit Root.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough. With this ten percent improvement and the blessing of Xiao Qi¡¯s Spirit Root, my cultivation speed has almost reached that of an eighth grade Spirit Root.¡±


    ¡°As long as my children are born in large numbers, even if they all have low-grade Spirit Roots, I can still bring about a qualitative change through quantity.¡±


    ¡°Perhaps my future cultivation speed can even surpass the legendary Heaven Spirit Root!¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, feeling very satisfied.


    This kid only had a low-grade Spirit Root, so he didn¡¯t care too much about it.


    As far as he was concerned, it was already very good that his child had a Spirit Root.


    Where else would there be requirements for levels?


    Besides, when these two children grow up and their Spirit Roots fully develop, it will be a great improvement for him.


    Most importantly, after the children grow up and become adults, they will be able to cultivate immortality, and their strength will enhance his own as a father.


    And if the children have Spirit Roots, there is also a chance that when they marry and have children in the future, their descendants will also have Spirit Roots.


    From generation to generation, there is hope and the future!


    Thinking about having more children with Spirit Roots in the future, all these children successfully cultivating, branching out, and he as their father being able to relax, Lu Changsheng felt ecstatic, feeling a bright future ahead.


    Three days later, Lu Changsheng received another letter.


    It was from Hong Yi.


    He said that as long as Lu Changsheng had a certain amount of talismans, he could send trusted people with spirit stones to the side of Qingzhu Mountain to trade and show his sincerity.


    After reading the letter, Lu Changsheng thought for a moment.


    He replied that if Hong Yi came in three or four months, he would be able to produce about one hundred talismans.


    After all, it had been a long time, and selling a hundred talismans wouldn¡¯t be excessive.


    Besides wanting to make some money from selling talismans, Lu Changsheng also considered using the profits to strengthen his relationship with Hong Yi through the talisman business.


    Earlier, Hong Yi had mentioned in his letters that he was in charge of some affairs at Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s residence.


    He was dealing with cultivators, gathering information from the cultivation world, searching for people with Spirit Root aptitude, and finding cultivation resources and treasures in the mundane world through martial artists in the Jianghu.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng felt that he might be able to use Hong Yi in the future.


    First, he could use Hong Yi to get some cultivation materials and resources without having to go out himself. S?a?ch* Th? n0v?l(?)ire.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    And¡­


    As the number of children increased, Lu Changsheng also noticed a problem.


    It seemed like he was having children a little too fast.


    Originally, he had planned to wait until his children were in their teens before sending them out into the mundane world.


    However, Lu Changsheng realized that at his current rate of having children, by the time Lu Ping¡¯an, the first batch of children, reached their teens, he would have around seventy to eighty, or even close to a hundred children.


    Of course, having many children was not a problem. Under his current circumstances, he could afford to raise them all.


    The problem was that such a situation had never happened in Qingzhu Valley before.


    Some time ago, the housekeeper Lu Bo came to talk to him and said in a vague way that it was okay to have a baby, but he wanted Lu Changsheng to take his time.


    Previously, Lu Yuanding had mentioned that children should be sent out when they are six years old, but it wouldn¡¯t matter if they stayed an extra three to five years.


    However, with so many children, Lu Changsheng estimated that the Lu family would probably not agree to keep them in Qingzhu Valley until they were in their teens.


    Lu Changsheng also thought about strengthening his relationship with Hong Yi.


    When the time came to raise the child in the secular world, in addition to relying on the Crimson Whale Gang, he could also ask Hong Yi for help in taking care of the child.


    After all, compared to the Crimson Whale Gang, the route through Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s residence with Hong Yi seemed to be more stable.


    As for placing the child with the secular Lu family, Lu Changsheng was not very willing. He was afraid that his child would be indoctrinated with a bunch of Lu Family-related family thoughts while growing up in the Lu Family.


    In the blink of an eye, another two months passed. Lu Changsheng¡¯s eighteenth and nineteenth children were born.


    As expected, neither of them had Spirit Roots.


    After the birth of these two children, Lu Changsheng was eagerly looking forward to the next child, which would be born in about a month.


    This would be his twentieth child.


    According to his speculation on system achievements, the number twenty might trigger a system achievement reward.


    Looking at the clear and crisp fall weather outside, Lu Changsheng went for a walk in the backyard with a baby in each arm.


    In the courtyard, his three-year-old, almost four-year-old eldest son, Lu Ping¡¯an, was playing with some small children, chasing and frolicking with the Nine Netherworld Hound.


    Raised for over a year, the Nine Netherworld Hound had grown considerably.


    Standing over a foot tall, its fur was as black as ink, smooth and shiny like satin, with sharp fangs protruding from its mouth, and a crimson vertical mark on its forehead that was frightening to look at.


    Lu Changsheng estimated that even an ordinary martial artist would be no match for the current Nine Netherworld Hound.


    A demonic beast with a heavenly bloodline was no joke.


    However, when faced with human children who were wary of dogs and were so young, even the Nine Netherworld Hound with a trace of true spirit bloodline could only run around and flee from the children¡¯s pursuit.


    When it saw a child fall, it would rush back to help him up.


    He was bearing the pressure that should not be there at his age.


    Compared to Lu Ping¡¯an, his second son Lu Wuyu and his sister Lu Wuyou were much calmer, watching their brothers and sisters run around.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the children playing in the courtyard, his wife holding the baby, and his pregnant wife, with a faint smile on his lips.


    This was the simple life he led ¨C cultivating, spending time with his wives and children, enjoying peace, tranquility, and happiness.


    However¡­


    Lu Changsheng knew very well that in this world, in this society, such peace, happiness, and beauty were fragile like soap bubbles.


    Strength was needed to protect this tranquil beauty.


    ¡°So I must strive to protect this peaceful and beautiful life and make our future life even better,¡± Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.


    A month passed in the blink of an eye.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s long-awaited twentieth child was finally born.


    Even though the child was born without any Spirit Root stirring, the system message he had been expecting sounded.


    ¡¾Congratulations, host, on reaching twenty offspring. You have earned a chance to draw a prize!¡¿


    ¡°Just as I hoped!¡±


    Lu Changsheng exclaimed in delight upon hearing the system¡¯s notification.


    After settling the child, Lu Changsheng went to his study to begin his fifth drawing.


    ¡°System, I want to draw a lottery.¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered silently.


    Immediately, the familiar lottery wheel appeared in front of him.


    ¡°I wonder if I can draw a cultivation technique this time?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself as he looked at the lottery wheel.


    At this stage, what he wanted most was a good cultivation technique.


    After all, in order to build a towering skyscraper from the ground, a solid foundation was essential.


    With a good cultivation technique, he would be able to improve both his foundation and his cultivation speed, and he would be able to reach a higher level than his current shoddy cultivation technique.


    Lu Changsheng was extremely worried. He was afraid that if his cultivation realm increased in the future, but his basic martial arts techniques remained inadequate in the early stages, it would lead to an unstable and weak foundation compared to others, which would cause discomfort.


    Without further ado, Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and said, ¡°Start the lottery!¡±


    Immediately, a golden light appeared on the pale red roulette wheel and began to spin rapidly.


    After a moment, the golden light slowed down, and to Lu Changsheng¡¯s eager eyes, it stopped at the martial arts technique spot.

 Chapter 40: Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique!

    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.¡¿¡¾The reward has been issued to the system space, and the host can check it at any time.¡¿


    A translucent jade booklet pattern appeared along with the system prompt sound.


    ¡°Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique?¡±


    ¡°Is this a body refining technique?¡±


    Although joy had just appeared on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face, it froze again.


    Although he wanted to cultivate techniques, what he wanted was a qi refining technique, not a body refining technique.


    Among the cultivators, there was also the practice of body refinement known as body cultivation.


    Compared to cultivation techniques, body cultivation could greatly compensate for a cultivator¡¯s weaknesses in the early stages, such as weak survival skills and melee skills.


    However, body cultivation technique required more time, effort, and resources than qi cultivation technique.


    Most cultivators simply didn¡¯t have the time, energy, and resources to cultivate both body and qi refinement technique.


    After all, for most cultivators, the cultivation base, the magical treasures, and the divine abilities were their main priorities.


    The physical body was only a secondary concern.


    As a dignified immortal cultivator, who would want to fight in hand-to-hand combat?


    Body cultivation certainly has its advantages in the early stages.


    ¡°Sigh, the first time I drew a technique, it was an auxiliary technique. Now I have  a body refining technique.¡±


    ¡°Is it really that difficult to get a qi refining technique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head with a sigh.


    ¡°But since it¡¯s a body refining technique, so be it. It¡¯s always good to have a variety of skills.¡±


    ¡°Besides, the body is the foundation of the immortal. Other cultivators may not focus much on body refinement, but the path I intend to take in the future does indeed require me to refine my physical body.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath.


    Of course, he didn¡¯t despise body refining techniques.


    It¡¯s just that at this stage, relatively speaking, he was more interested in qi refining techniques.


    However, as a cultivator with several wives and concubines, and one who planned to take on more in the future, he felt that he really needed body refinement to properly improve his physical body.


    Soon, Lu Changsheng opened the system space to check the technique he had acquired.


    [Technique: Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique]


    [Grade: Authentic]


    [Description: An inherited technique of Bai Zao Mountain, it forges the flesh, meridians, and bones of the human body with heavenly treasures and earthly treasures, making the physical body as strong as a magical weapon, indestructible like a vajra, and possessing various divine abilities of different magical weapons!]


    ¡°Wow!¡±


    ¡°This is actually a genuine class technique!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was surprised to see the level of the technique. S?a??h the N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Techniques are divided into: Primary, Advanced, Profound, Peripheral, and Genuine.


    Genuine Grade is the highest grade he currently knows.


    The Immortal Grace Technique that he had obtained earlier was a Peripheral Grade Technique, so he was extremely surprised.


    He had thought that the system could only produce Peripheral Grade techniques.


    Unexpectedly, this time, it directly gave him a Genuine Grade technique.


    ¡°I can only say that the system is awesome!¡±


    After seeing the description of the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath.


    Using heavenly materials and earthly treasures to forge the flesh, meridians, and bones of the human body, making the body similar to a magical weapon with the power and abilities of a magical weapon.


    Just by looking at this description, one could tell how extraordinary this technique was and how terrifying it would be once it was perfected.


    ¡°However, if you refine your body like a magic weapon, you won¡¯t make yourself infertile, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly thought of a problem.


    He stayed at Qingzhu Mountain every day and liked to read books in his spare time.


    The books he read were very diverse, and he remembered reading in an ancient book that many seemingly powerful techniques had side effects.


    For example, after cultivation, a man¡¯s body might become female and unable to reproduce, or his character and temperament might be affected by the technique, and so on.


    If there really were such side effects, he would never be able to cultivate them.


    Without thinking too much, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind stirred slightly, and he activated the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    Immediately.


    Information about the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, including the cultivation method, detailed techniques, and other information, poured into Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind like a revelation.


    After a long time, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and took a deep breath.


    This technique was incredibly deep.


    If it hadn¡¯t been for the system that directly imparted the technique into his mind, he would have been able to understand it directly.


    For such an authentic technique, without someone to guide him, even if it was placed in front of him, it would be difficult for him to understand it and start practicing it.


    Even if he managed to understand it, without guidance he would easily run into problems in his cultivation.


    As for the side effects he had just thought of, after thoroughly understanding this Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, he realized that he had worried too much.


    An authentic technique is great and profound.


    At this level of technique, aside from the high threshold and the difficulty of cultivation, there were basically no problems like side effects.


    ¡°However, the more powerful the technique, the more difficult it is to cultivate.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also sighed.


    The cultivation method of this Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique sounded very simple.


    Using rare and precious materials from heaven and earth, one can refine the flesh, meridians, and bones of the human body into treasures.


    In this process, one can either refine the entire body into a supreme treasure all at once, or one can proceed slowly and refine it step by step.


    But ultimately, the goal is to forge the entire body into an indestructible vajra body that can rival heavenly treasures.


    With a simple gesture one can unleash earth-shattering divine powers.


    However, cultivating this technique is extremely difficult and resource-intensive.


    From the very beginning, one must rely on rare and precious materials from heaven and earth to nourish the body.


    As the body adapts, higher-level materials must be used to temper and refine the flesh.


    This allows the body to gradually progress, comparable to treasures such as magical instruments, spiritual treasures, divine treasures, heavenly treasures, and more.


    This process not only consumes resources, but it is also extremely dangerous and requires the utmost caution.


    If one is too aggressive or impatient, a small mistake could cause the body to be unable to withstand the refining effects, resulting in its collapse and demise.


    After all, the refinement of the body into various treasures is an unimaginable and extremely dangerous act that inherently defies the natural order.


    ¡°But I have fully understood this Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique. As long as I am patient and progress slowly, there should be no problem.¡±


    ¡°Besides, even though this Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique is difficult to cultivate, it contains a secret method that allows for shortcuts.¡±


    ¡°That is, you can condense the treasures directly into your body and use them to nourish yourself.¡±


    ¡°It would be impossible for ordinary cultivators to use treasures to refine their bodies, because most of the cultivators of the Foundation Establishment only have one or two treasures at most.¡±


    ¡°But I have the system. In the system¡¯s prize wheel, even authentic-grade cultivation techniques can be drawn. If I can draw a treasure from the treasure wheel, maybe even a spiritual treasure!¡±


    ¡°If I can get a treasure in the future, I can use it to cultivate this Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, which will allow me to make rapid progress in body refinement.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought silently, his eyes flickering with determination.


    Although this technique was very difficult and had an extremely high threshold, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes, it was still very good and suited him well.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng left the study and went to the training room.


    He took out a lump of black iron the size of a pot lid and started practicing the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    This lump of iron was the shield magic instrument he had received from the three bandits at Niutou Mountain earlier.


    Under the attack of the talismanic golden brick, the shield artifact was damaged and deformed, destroying all of its restictions and making it suitable only for sale as scrap.


    However, this scrap could still be used to create artifacts, making it a kind of ¡®Heaven and Earth Treasure¡¯.


    Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged, holding the shield, and began to use the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    As his palms circulated spiritual energy, they gradually turned crimson, extracting the essence of the material from the shield artifact to nourish his body.


    The shield was refined from cold, dark iron, and as Lu Changsheng absorbed its essence, he felt a touch of coldness entering his body.


    After practicing for an hour, Lu Changsheng stopped and exhaled deeply.


    ¡°Even though I have reached the third level of qi refinement, my physical body lacks any foundation. Practicing for an hour is about the limit; if I continue for too long, it could easily harm my body.¡±


    ¡°Besides, the material of this shield is of the metal element and tends to be cold. If I continue to practice the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique with only this material, it might cause hidden injuries. It¡¯s best to get materials of the five elements to balance the yin and yang.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood up and stretched his muscles and bones.


    While practicing the body refining techniques, it was easy for the body to suffer from wear and tear, resulting in subtle hidden injuries that were difficult to detect.


    Since Lu Changsheng had thoroughly understood the path of body refinement through the Treasure, he naturally knew how to practice this technique to maximize its benefits without harming his body.

 Chapter 41: Hong Yis Gift!

    On that day, Lu Changsheng was chatting with his wives and concubines when a servant came to report to him.The servant said that there was someone outside who wanted to see him and handed him a token.


    When Lu Changsheng saw the token, he immediately knew that it was Hong Yi¡¯s people.


    He returned to his study, took out a finely prepared box of talismans, and went out into the courtyard.


    It was impossible for Hong Yi¡¯s people to enter Qingzhu Mountain casually, so they must be waiting outside.


    When Lu Changsheng arrived in front of Qingzhu Mountain, he immediately saw a luxurious carriage not far away.


    On the carriage was a flag with the three characters ¡°Marquis Ru Yi¡±.


    Surrounding the carriage were a group of burly men dressed in sturdy black robes, armed with long knives and powerful crossbows.


    They were all riding strong steeds, each measuring over a meter in length and standing eight feet tall, with shiny black fur and agile limbs.


    Leading this group was the tall and imposing figure of Hong Yi, dressed in magnificent silk robes.


    Lu Changsheng had not expected Hong Yi to come on this trip in person, let alone with such a large entourage.


    From the imposing aura of these black-clad men, Lu Changsheng could tell that they were all martial arts experts.


    However, Lu Changsheng could understand this.


    This was their first transaction, so naturally, Hong Yi wanted to show his importance.


    Besides, this transaction was worth hundreds of Spirit Stones.


    For Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s Mansion, such a large amount of Spirit Stones was probably not a small amount, so they couldn¡¯t just let anyone bring it over.


    ¡°Brother Lu, long time no see!¡±


    Hong Yi saw Lu Changsheng come out and immediately greeted him warmly and enthusiastically.


    He was wearing a purple-gold crown and a purple brocade robe, looking more graceful and dignified than before.


    ¡°Brother Hong, I didn¡¯t expect you to come personally this time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also smiled and greeted him.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t have much to do, so I decided to come myself.¡±


    ¡°And to be honest, this is the first time I¡¯m dealing with such a big business, so I feel more comfortable coming myself.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, if something unexpected happened on the way here and back, I would have to face my father with my head down.¡±


    Hong Yi shook his head and smiled bitterly.


    Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s residence had a certain foundation, but it wasn¡¯t rich. Losing over a hundred Spirit Stones would definitely hurt.


    ¡°Haha, Brother Hong is joking. Entrusting this matter to you shows the trust your father has in you.¡±


    With that, he took out a brocade box of talismans from his storage bag and handed it to Hong Yi.


    ¡°Hong Yi, these are the talismans you requested. There are twenty fireball talismans, twenty water shield talismans, twenty banishing talismans, twenty concealing talismans, and twenty healing talismans. You can check them.¡±


    ¡°As for the price, it¡¯s twenty percent lower than the market price, as we agreed before. So it¡¯s a total of one hundred and twelve Spirit Stones. You can just give me one hundred and ten.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    There were a total of one hundred talismans in the box.


    According to the market price, it would be one hundred and forty spirit stones.


    However, Lu Changsheng and Hong Yi had previously agreed to offer a twenty percent discount off the market price.


    After all, with a stable long-term supply channel and active delivery, offering a twenty percent discount wasn¡¯t too much.


    Besides, Lu Changsheng now had a lot of talismans with him.


    He was willing to sell them at a lower price as long as he could do so safely and steadily.


    After all, the cost of making talismans is very low.


    Most of the materials were leftovers from helping the Lu Family make talismans, and only a small portion of the materials were bought for himself.


    Hong Yi took the brocade box, opened it, and saw five stacks of talismans inside, a hint of joy appearing in his eyes.


    As long as he brought back this batch of talismans, his position in Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s mansion would be completely stabilized.


    If Lu Changsheng could eventually provide mid-level talismans on a consistent basis, then the position of the eldest son would not be so far away.


    ¡°Alright, of course I trust Brother Lu.¡±


    Hong Yi didn¡¯t inspect it closely, he just glanced at it a few times and then closed the brocade box again.


    Next, he took out one hundred and twelve Spirit Stones from the bag and handed them to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Thank you, Brother Hong.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind the two extra spirit stones and accepted them with great pleasure.


    ¡°Brother Lu is too polite, I should be the one to thank you.¡±


    ¡°I have prepared a gift for Brother Lu.¡±


    Hong Yi smiled and waved his hand, then looked at the carriage and clapped his hands.


    ¡°A gift?¡± Lu Changsheng was surprised.


    Next to the carriage, a stocky figure that was vaguely recognizable as a woman pulled open the carriage curtain.


    Then, a crisp ringing sounded from the carriage.


    A red haired woman with a pair of beautiful emerald eyes, a prominent nose, snow-white and moist skin, and exuding exotic charm leaned out of the carriage.


    The woman covered her hair and face with a red veil, and wore a red dress that exposed her navel, showing off her beautiful swan-like neck, exquisite collarbones, and flat stomach.


    With a graceful posture, she stepped down from the carriage, her slender legs moving under the hem of her dress.


    Her thighs were plump and strong, her calves long and powerful, barefoot with ten jade-like toes painted with crimson flower sap that shone against her pale skin.


    On her delicate and slender ankles, she wore a pair of golden anklets with two small bells hanging from them, making a ¡®ding-dong¡¯ sound.


    After the woman with the exotic charm got out of the carriage, she saluted Lu Changsheng gracefully. With her charming demeanor, she resembled an enchanting fox.


    Shortly after, another crisp bell rang inside the carriage.


    A woman who bore a striking resemblance to the redhead, with a similarly high nose and deep eyes that exuded exotic charm, stepped out of the carriage.


    Unlike the redhead, this woman¡¯s hair, eyes, and pupils were all deep ocean blue.


    Compared to the alluring beauty of the redheaded woman, her facial expression was somewhat distant, giving off a cold yet seductive aura.


    The two women had very similar facial features.


    However, their pupils, hair color, dress, and temperament were completely different, and standing next to each other, they exuded a stunningly different allure.


    Next, two women with long legs and exotic features, each with their own unique style, approached Lu Changsheng.


    Their steps were light and graceful, their skin was pale and delicate, their movements were elegant, and even though their bare feet were covered in rouge, they did not leave a speck of dust on the ground.


    Lu Changsheng could tell at a glance that the two women were skilled in martial arts.


    This was evident from their ability to channel their internal energy into their feet, allowing them to avoid getting dirty.


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    ¡°Shui¡¯er pays her respects to the master.¡±


    The two women stood in front of Lu Changsheng and bowed gracefully.


    One had a voice like a soft whisper, full of temptation.


    The other had a voice as cold as ice, yet it stirred desire in the heart.


    Upon hearing the two women address him as Master, Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows slightly.


    Just now, when he saw the two women get off the carriage, he had a vague idea of what the gift might be.


    But at this moment, he confirmed that the gift Hong Yi mentioned was indeed the two women in front of him.


    He couldn¡¯t help but admit that the two women were indeed beautiful and alluring, capable of arousing people¡¯s desires.


    Especially since the two of them had similar appearances, but completely different temperaments and charms, which added a touch of astonishment at first glance.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think of the Lu Family sisters he saw at Zhuxin Lake before.


    They also had similar facial features, but completely different personalities and temperaments.


    But the problem is¡­


    Who would think of giving girls as a gift?


    Even though in this world, such things are considered normal.


    But when faced with such a situation, Lu Changsheng still felt strange and awkward.

 Chapter 42: Lu Changsheng wants to take a concubine again?

    ¡°Brother Lu, I heard from Brother Li that you have no other preferences in life except for beautiful women.¡±¡°So I have prepared two beauties especially for you this time.¡±


    ¡°These two women cost me a lot of money to buy from White Jade Tower.¡±


    ¡°Rest assured, Brother Lu, they are both pure and untouched by anyone.¡±


    ¡°And under the guidance of White Jade Tower, they have been practicing the Cha N¨¹ Pei Yuan technique, which has the effect of nourishing yin and supplementing yang. Once they lose their virginity, they will be completely loyal to you wholeheartedly.¡±


    At that moment, Hong Yi spoke to Lu Changsheng with a knowing look on his face that all the men understood.


    Upon hearing Hong Yi¡¯s words, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mouth twitched.


    What did he mean by having no other preferences in life except for beautiful women?


    Was he someone who was obsessed with women?


    He clearly had the ambition to reach the top!


    His goal was to achieve immortality and become a god!


    Marrying women and having children was just a means to better survive in this world and strive for that goal.


    ¡°Alas.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh inwardly.


    He felt that no one in this world could understand him.


    But there was no way around it. His lofty aspirations could not be revealed to the world, nor could they be understood by others.


    Hiding brilliance in clumsiness, using obscurity to reveal clarity, incorporating purity in turbidity, bending to straighten!


    Only by persevering in the mundane can one become a heavenly among the heavenly!


    Lu Changsheng looked at the two women standing in front of him, tall and stunning, even a few inches taller than him.


    Although they were very tempting, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t really want to accept them. After all, neither of them had Spirit Roots.


    Now that he had ten wives, he wanted to follow the path of eugenics as much as possible when taking more wives and concubines in the future.


    This meant finding women with Spirit Roots to bear his children.


    Otherwise, if he continued to have children like this, not only would the children mostly lack Spirit Roots, but it would also affect his daily cultivation.


    But since the people were already here, he couldn¡¯t just let them go back, right? He also didn¡¯t want to repudiate Hong Yi¡¯s goodwill and damage their relationship.


    Moreover, looking at the two women in front of him, he also wanted to challenge his own weaknesses and experience some exotic charm.


    After all, there were so many temptations in this world. If he didn¡¯t refine himself now, how could he resist even greater temptations in the future?


    After a moment of contemplation, Lu Changsheng asked, ¡°Brother Hong, are they voluntary?¡±


    ¡°You can rest assured, Brother Lu. Both of them are orphans who have been raised by the White Jade Tower since childhood without any problems. I, Hong Yi, would never do anything morally reprehensible.¡±


    Hong Yi replied, knowing exactly what Lu Changsheng meant by his question.


    ¡°All right, in that case, I¡¯ll accept these two as my gifts. But we don¡¯t have to go that far for our friendship. Let¡¯s not do this again in the future.¡±  S~?a??h the N???lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng said and nodded.


    ¡°Of course, of course, just this once, just this once.¡±


    Hong Yi nodded with a smile.


    Seeing Hong Yi¡¯s smile, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel that Hong Yi would do similar things in the future.


    ¡°Brother Hong came from far away, so logically, I should invite you in for a cup of tea.¡±


    ¡°But it¡¯s quite inconvenient to bring outsiders to Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    ¡°So I won¡¯t invite Brother Hong as a guest this time. The next time we trade, you can go to a nearby town and send me a message.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said this.


    It¡¯s okay for ordinary people to enter Qingzhu Mountain, but it¡¯s very inconvenient to bring in cultivators from outside.


    ¡°I understand.¡±


    Hong Yi nodded, understanding very well and not caring at all.


    He said to Lu Changsheng, ¡°But I might not come personally next time.¡±


    ¡°Brother Lu, if it¡¯s convenient, you can prepare a batch of talismans every few months, so I don¡¯t have to worry too much when I send someone over.¡±


    This time, he came personally because it was their first transaction, and he was a little worried about the large number of talismans.


    ¡°All right, Brother Hong can send someone over every three months in the future.¡±


    ¡°I can deliver about thirty talismans each time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and said.


    This time, he took out one hundred talismans that had been stored for a long time.


    But in the future, ten talismans per month would be enough.


    Even if the Lu family found out and saw this, they wouldn¡¯t say anything.


    ¡°Okay, no problem.¡±


    Hong Yi¡¯s face lit up when he heard this.


    Ten talismans per month was already quite good in his eyes.


    ¡°Oh, Brother Hong, there¡¯s one more thing I want to ask you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly remembered his brother-in-law Qu Changge.


    It had been a year, and there had been no news from the Crimson Whale Gang. He felt that Qu Changge was in danger.


    But he still wanted to try to find out. At least some information would be better than nothing.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Brother Lu, please tell me.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Hong Yi showed a hint of seriousness.


    ¡°I just want you to help me find someone.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his mouth and told Hong Yi the information about Qu Changge.


    At the same time, he mentioned the matter of Qu Zhenzhen and advised Hong Yi to be careful.


    After all, the entire Qu family had been killed, and this matter might involve a cultivator.


    Even though he felt that this cultivator might not be too formidable, he still had to be careful.


    ¡°Brother Lu, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take care of this matter.¡±


    Hong Yi nodded.


    He didn¡¯t think that this matter was too troublesome or dangerous.


    After all, Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s mansion was considered a powerhouse in the mundane world.


    Facing a mundane Rouge Cultivator, he had a certain amount of confidence.


    Besides, relationships needed to be cultivated through frequent interactions.


    Now that Lu Changsheng was willing to sell talismans to him, it could expand his social network and provide more opportunities.


    As long as it wasn¡¯t too dangerous, he was willing to interact more with Lu Changsheng to strengthen their relationship.


    ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll bother Brother Hong.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, nodding slightly.


    ¡°Brother Lu is too polite. Since that¡¯s the case, I won¡¯t keep you any longer.¡±


    Hong Yi replied and prepared to leave.


    ¡°Have a safe journey!¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Then he took the two women back to Qingzhu Mountain. The disciples stationed at Qingzhu Mountain saw Lu Changsheng leave and return with two women, but they didn¡¯t say much, just told him to report to Uncle Fu.


    Soon, Lu Changsheng and the two women arrived at Qingzhu Mountain Manor and reported to Uncle Fu.


    On the way, they were seen by many disciples of the Lu family.


    ¡°Is Lu Changsheng taking concubines again?¡±


    ¡°He already has ten, why would he take more concubines?¡±


    ¡°Wow, I have to admit, those two women are really attractive!¡±


    ¡°They look a bit like people from the western regions.¡±


    ¡°I read in the ancient texts that some people from the western regions are said to be descendants of gods and demons. Not only do they have heterochromatic eyes, but some are born with double horns, eyes in the middle of their eyebrows, wings, and tails.¡±


    ¡°As for the descendants of gods and demons, they¡¯re just hybrids of humans and demons. My grandfather told me that in the western regions, where there are hundreds or even thousands of countries, many countries have a mixed population of humans and demons.¡±


    ¡°I suddenly envy Lu Changsheng¡¯s life.¡±


    ¡°The road to immortality is difficult to travel. Enjoying life while you are young is not a bad choice.¡±


    ¡°How can you have such a willingly decadent thought? We are cultivators dedicated to cultivation. How can we indulge in the pleasures of the flesh?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, the lure of women will only affect the speed of my cultivation!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s giving up on yourself, that¡¯s a loser¡¯s choice. How can we learn from him, sob, sob, sob?¡±


    ¡°We have only average talent. If we choose to fall, that¡¯s giving up on ourselves. How can we be like him? In another twenty or thirty years, he will surely regret it!¡±


    These Lu Family disciples expressed their feelings of envy, jealousy, dissatisfaction, and contempt.


    When Uncle Fu saw Lu Changsheng bring back two women from who knows where, he was speechless for a moment.


    But since they were just ordinary women, he didn¡¯t say much, just sighed and said that youth is good, and advised Lu Changsheng to take care of his health and not neglect his duties.


    However, he also reminded Lu Changsheng not to bring in people indiscriminately because it would have a negative effect.


    Lu Changsheng naturally nodded in response to this advice.


    In his heart, he couldn¡¯t help but think that it was time to reveal his status as a mid-level Rune Master. Otherwise, if he continued like this, the Lu family would probably have objections to his behavior.


    After finishing the report with Uncle Fu, Lu Changsheng made a detour to Li Feiyu¡¯s house to talk to him.

 Chapter 43: Medium Grade Talisman Master!

    A few days later.After experiencing the exotic pair sent by Hong Yi, Lu Changsheng had to admire that those who were professionally trained are different.


    Not only was the experience great, it also taught him a lot of new knowledge and ways to play.


    Moreover, the cultivation technique taught by these two girls had some good effects, and he felt noticeably nourished.


    However, the two girls were just ordinary people, and the cultivation techniques they practiced were only at the martial arts stage.


    This nurturing effect was limited and couldn¡¯t help him with his Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    Otherwise, Lu Changsheng felt that he would be going down the wrong path.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, Lu Changsheng, you have been a little indulgent these days, you can¡¯t continue like this.¡±


    After several nights of revelry, Lu Changsheng sat by the side of the bed, shaking his head and talking to himself.


    He also somewhat understood why ancient emperors were addicted to women.


    His original wives and concubines were all respectable and virtuous women.


    The two girls sent by Hong Yi, on the other hand, had been taught to serve others since childhood, with so many seductive techniques and play styles.


    However, Lu Changsheng had once ranked first in the Immortal Sect¡¯s Heart Questioning Platform. S~?a??h the N0??F?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    With a heart dedicated to the Dao, how could one be influenced by such worldly pleasures?


    ¡°Hong Yi, oh Hong Yi, you are actually using this to test me. What kind of transmigrator can¡¯t withstand such a test?¡±


    Lu Changsheng grunted as he stood up and dressed.


    Feeling that the time was right, he hastily drew a slightly rough first-class mid-grade talisman in his study: the Fire Cloud Talisman.


    Then he went to inform Lu Bo that he was now able to draw a first-class mid-grade talisman.


    Lu Bo, who had just returned from inspecting the spiritual fields, looked surprised when he heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    He looked at Lu Changsheng in disbelief and said, ¡°You said you can draw medium-grade talismans?¡±


    Seeing Lu Bo¡¯s expression, Lu Changsheng remembered two years ago when he told Uncle Fu that he could draw a first-class talisman.


    Uncle Fu¡¯s expression was similar to Lu Bo¡¯s now.


    He took out the prepared talisman, nodded, and said, ¡°Yes, Lu Bo, this is the first middle-class talisman I¡¯ve drawn-the Fire Cloud Talisman!


    Lu Bo took the talisman, examined it, and confirmed that it was indeed a first-class, medium-grade talisman, the Fire Cloud Talisman.


    He couldn¡¯t help but swallow a mouthful of saliva and said, ¡°If I remember correctly, you moved to Qingzhu Valley less than two years ago, right?¡±


    ¡°It will be two years in sixteen days,¡± Lu Changsheng replied after a moment of thought.


    ¡°Tsk!¡±


    Lu Bo clicked his tongue, feeling somewhat at a loss for words. As the administrator of Qingzhu Valley, he naturally understood what it meant for someone to become a mid-level talisman maker within two years.


    For such a person, there were only two words: genius!


    A true talisman maker genius!


    After a moment of contemplation, Lu Bo said, ¡°Lu Changsheng, are you capable of drawing another Fire Cloud Talisman for me now?¡±


    Of course, he believed that Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t possibly fake something like that. However, this matter was truly astonishing, and he couldn¡¯t help but want to see it for himself and confirm it firsthand.


    ¡°No problem.¡±


    ¡°However, my success rate with the Fire Cloud Talisman is still not high,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He walked over to the nearby table, took out a set of talisman-making tools from his storage bag, spread out the talisman paper, and prepared to make the talisman.


    Lu Bo stood quietly on the side and watched Lu Changsheng as he held the golden-haired talisman brush and began to draw the Fire Cloud Talisman.


    He could tell that Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand was very steady, especially steady, and the spiritual energy on the brush was also stable.


    However, when it came to drawing the lines of the talisman, he didn¡¯t seem to be quite good enough. Every time he made a turn, there were some bumps and fluctuations, which indicated that his spiritual energy was unstable.


    At that moment, when Lu Changsheng had drawn most of the talisman lines, the talisman paper suddenly made a ¡°puff¡± sound and emitted green smoke.


    It failed.


    Lu Bo didn¡¯t bother Lu Changsheng.


    He watched as Lu Changsheng took out another piece of talisman paper and started drawing again.


    After four failed attempts, under Lu Bo¡¯s watchful gaze, Lu Changsheng finally managed to draw the Fire Cloud Talisman with some bumps and difficulties.


    Seeing the finished talisman, Lu Bo breathed a long sigh of relief, still somewhat incredulous.


    ¡°Lu Bo.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also sighed and looked a bit tired as he looked at Lu Bo.


    Even though it was just an act, drawing so many talismans still consumed a considerable amount of his spiritual energy and mental energy.


    With his current cultivation at the peak of the third stage of Qi Refining, he could only draw five or six mid-level talismans in a day at the most.


    It was a bit overwhelming to do more.


    ¡°Changsheng, thank you for your hard work.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng like this, Lu Bo remembered that he only had the cultivation of the third level of Qi Refining.


    Drawing four talismans at once must have consumed a lot of his spiritual energy and mental energy.


    He immediately took out a jade-green bamboo tube from his storage bag and handed it to Lu Changsheng: ¡°This is the Green Jade Bamboo Wine I brewed myself. Try it. It has the effect of nourishing the body and relieving fatigue.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Lu Bo.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took the bamboo tube and opened the lid, revealing a jade-green, crystal-clear liquid inside, emitting a rich and fragrant aroma.


    ¡°Spirit wine? Lu Bo, are you a brewer?¡±


    Lu Changsheng could tell at a glance that this Green Jade Bamboo Wine was a kind of spirit wine.


    In the countless cultivation arts, there was a skill called brewing that allowed cultivators to brew spirit wine for consumption.


    The effects of spirit wine were similar to those of elixirs, but in terms of variety, spirit wine was far less diverse than elixirs.


    However, compared to elixirs, spirit wine was superior in taste and could be used to entertain guests and enhance the atmosphere.


    Moreover, its effects were milder, practically non-toxic, and had no side effects, unlike elixirs, which could cause poisoning or even induce antibody resistance if consumed in excess.


    ¡°Hehe, I can¡¯t really call myself a brewer. I just happen to have a knack for it, so I learned to brew this kind of spirit wine.¡± Lu Bo replied with a smile, waving his hand.


    Lu Changsheng nodded and took a sip of the bamboo wine, savoring its taste.


    He found that the Green Jade Bamboo Wine tasted excellent, not spicy at all, with a light and elegant aroma. He couldn¡¯t help but take a few more sips.


    As the wine flowed into his stomach, a warm feeling quickly spread, and he felt as if some of his fatigue had been alleviated.


    ¡°My wine tastes good, doesn¡¯t it?¡±


    Lu Bo looked at Lu Changsheng and smiled.


    ¡°More than good. This is the first time I¡¯ve tasted such fine wine.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied truthfully.


    He usually didn¡¯t drink much alcohol and didn¡¯t particularly like it, but he found this wine to be exceptional.


    Not only did it taste good, but its effects were also excellent, making him feel invigorated.


    ¡°Hehe, even though this wine is delicious, it packs quite a punch. You should stop after drinking a third of it, or else I¡¯ll be the one who gets drunk. You should go back and rest. I¡¯ll report this matter to the Patriarch.¡± Lu Bo said with a smile.


    ¡°Lu Bo, I wonder if you have any more of that spirit wine. Could you sell me some?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked aloud.


    He could feel that this spiritual wine had the effect of nourishing the physical body.


    If he could drink it regularly, it might help him in the cultivation of the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    In addition, this spiritual wine also has the effect of relieving fatigue. When he was tired from making talismans or during the night, he could drink some spirit wine to lighten his mood.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have much of this Green Jade Bamboo Wine. I just brew it for myself and drink it.¡±


    Lu Bo shook his head and explained, ¡°But this Green Jade Bamboo wine is mainly made from the green jade spiritual bamboo grown by our Lu family. Elder Wu brews a batch every year and sells it.¡±


    ¡°If you want to buy some, you can go to Elder Wu. He has other kinds of spiritual wine as well,¡± Lu Bo suggested.


    ¡°Elder Wu, hmm.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Lu Bo.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in acknowledgement.


    He planned to visit Elder Wu later to see if he could buy some spirit wine.


    With that, Lu Changsheng said goodbye and left.


    Lu Bo also left to report this matter to Lu Yuanding.

 Chapter 44: My Daughter Seems Quite Suitable for Lu Changsheng

    In a villa in Qingzhu Valley.¡°What?¡±


    ¡°Lu Changsheng was promoted to the first-level medium-grade Talisman Master?¡±


    ¡°I remember it¡¯s only been about two years since he became a novice Talisman Master, right?¡±


    Lu Yuanding, who was handling matters, heard Lubo¡¯s report.


    It was reported that Lu Changsheng was able to draw first-level medium-grade talisman and was promoted to a medium-grade talisman master. A look of surprise immediately appeared on his face.


    During these times, he didn¡¯t pay much attention to Lu Changsheng¡¯s progress in making talismans.


    All he knew was that Lu Changsheng had perfectly completed the talisman-making tasks given to him every month.


    Unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng was actually able to draw a first level mid-grade talisman, thus going from being a novice Talisman master to a first level mid-grade Talisman master.


    ¡°Yes, Patriarch. It has been exactly two years since Lu Changsheng became a novice Talisman master.¡±


    ¡°When I heard the news, I couldn¡¯t believe it either. I even asked Lu Changsheng to draw a Fire Cloud Talisman in front of me.¡±


    ¡°This is the first mid-grade Talisman drawn by Lu Changsheng ¨C Fire Cloud Talisman.¡±


    Lu Bo nodded, took out a talisman and said.


    He guessed that Lu Yuanding might be very surprised to hear this news and might not believe it.


    So he asked Lu Changsheng to draw a Fire Cloud Talisman in front of him.


    ¡°Sure enough, it¡¯s a mid-grade Talisman, Fire Cloud Talisman. Lu Changsheng¡¯s talent in Talisman-making is truly¡­¡±


    Lu Yuanding took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly.


    He also didn¡¯t know how to describe Lu Changsheng¡¯s talent in Talisman making.


    From a novice who had never touched Talisman, he explored it on his own and became a novice Talisman master in a year and a half.


    Then, in almost two years, he went from being a novice Talisman master to a first-class mid-level Talisman master.


    This was amazing.


    You see, his eldest daughter, Lu Miaoge, was very talented in making talismans.


    But it took her almost three years to progress from a first-class low-grade talisman maker to a middle-grade talisman maker.


    In addition.


    Compared to Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge not only had better conditions, but also had a master to teach and guide her.


    In this comparison, Lu Changsheng¡¯s talent in making talismans was truly extraordinary!


    If Lu Changsheng knew how difficult it was for a low-grade first-class talisman maker to become a mid-grade talisman maker, and that it took Lu Miaoge three years, he would probably have waited another year or so.


    He figured that since it only took him a year and a half to progress from a beginner to a first level talisman maker, it was almost time for him to progress to a medium-grade talisman maker in two years.


    ¡°All right, go and inform the elders. We¡¯ll have a small meeting tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s see what they have in mind for Lu Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Yuanding put down the Fire Cloud Talisman in his hand and tapped his fingers on the table and gave instructions.


    Compared to a novice talisman maker, a first-class mid-level talisman maker was already worthy of the Liu family¡¯s attention.


    Especially considering Lu Changsheng¡¯s current performance in talisman making, there was a high probability that he would become a second-level talisman maker in the future!


    A second-level talisman master, even a great foundation building cultivator, has to give him some face.


    ¡°Unfortunately, it¡¯s a pity that Lu Changsheng is not from our Lu Family bloodline, after all, he is an outsider.¡±


    Lu Yuanding sighed deeply.


    Even though he had always told Lu Changsheng that he was family, in the end, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t of the Lu Family bloodline, and he couldn¡¯t be treated completely as one of their own.


    In the Qingzhu Valley, in the Qingzhu Hall.


    The simple and elegant meeting hall.


    The incense burner was slowly burning the incense stick.


    Lu Yuanding sat on the main seat, while several high-ranking members and elders of the Lu family sat on both sides of the long table.


    ¡°Regarding the information about Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation, I think you all should have some understanding. I wonder what your thoughts are?¡± Lu Yuanding looked at the elders and said.


    ¡°This child has such a talent for making talismans, and he is expected to become a second level talisman master in the future. He should be used by our Lu Family. He will never be allowed to leave our Lu Family!¡±


    Said one of the gray-haired old men.


    He was the Grand Elder of the Lu Family with the Peak level strength in Qi Refining Realm. He is responsible for managing the family¡¯s finances and assisting the patriarch in managing the family.


    ¡°Patriarch, this child has only been in our Lu Family for a little over four years. Does he really belong to our Lu Family?¡±


    Said a thin, gray-haired elder.


    He was the Third Elder of the Lu Family, responsible for matters related to Spirit Bamboo, spirit fields, spirit medicine, and so on.


    ¡°Based on Lu Changsheng¡¯s behavior over the years, it is obvious that he lacks great ambition and is content with a modest life,¡± said another elder. ¡°He may not be completely devoted to our Lu family, but he has a sense of belonging.¡±


    ¡°Besides, considering the previous contract, the possibility of Lu Changsheng leaving our Lu family is not very high,¡± Lu Yuanding added. S?a??h th? Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°I heard that this Lu Changsheng only has one hobby, which is to marry women and have children,¡± another elder chimed in. ¡°Not content with marrying nine secular women from our Lu family, he even brought three women from the secular world to marry, one of whom possesses a Spirit Root.¡±


    ¡°It seems that Lu Changsheng knows that he has no hope of cultivating immortality, so he is pinning his hopes on the next generation and wants to have more children with Spirit Roots,¡± the elder continued. ¡°As it happens, my granddaughter, Miaoyi, is twenty years old this year, she is obedient and sensible, and has an eighth-grade Spirit Root. I am willing to marry my granddaughter to Lu Changsheng.¡±


    ¡°In this way, Lu Changsheng will truly become a son-in-law of our Lu family,¡± he concluded. ¡°Then I will have my granddaughter give birth to more Spirit Rooted children for Lu Changsheng, completely binding him to our Lu family.¡±


    ¡°In addition, Lu Changsheng also has the family name of Lu. The children he will have in the future will also be able to integrate well into our Lu Family and become descendants of our Lu Family!¡±


    At that moment, a senior elder with gray hair but a youthful appearance spoke up.


    He was the Fifth Elder of the Lu Family, a winemaker in charge of the Lu Family¡¯s liquor business.


    Upon hearing this, the expressions of the elders and the patriarch sitting in the main seat subtly changed.


    Sitting in the main seat, Lu Yuanding couldn¡¯t help but feel moved.


    He had quite a few children and grandchildren.


    But there were only three Spirit Rooted children in the family.


    The eldest daughter, Lu Miaoge, was the one who gave him the most peace of mind.


    Not only was she reasonable and diligent in her cultivation, but she also had a talent for making talismans.


    However, his second daughter, Lu Miaohuan, was the one he couldn¡¯t help but worry about.


    Although she possessed a sixth-grade Spirit Root, she tended to play around and didn¡¯t pay much attention to cultivation.


    Moreover, after he became the patriarch of the Lu Family, he neglected to discipline his children, which caused this daughter to develop a somewhat spoiled and arrogant temperament.


    As long as she was in the Lu Family, he could still keep an eye on her.


    But that untested arrogance and pride would easily lead to trouble once she got married and he wasn¡¯t around anymore.


    And once trouble started, it could escalate quickly.


    Now, hearing the words of the Fifth Elder, he suddenly had a thought.


    Why not let his daughter, Lu Miaohuan, marry Lu Changsheng?


    After a few exchanges and considering Uncle Fu¡¯s and Lu Bo evaluations of Lu Changsheng, he also felt that Lu Changsheng was not a bad person.


    Not only did he have a natural talent for making talismans, but he also seemed honest and reliable.


    Although he had a fondness for women and had quite a few wives and children, at least he didn¡¯t neglect his talisman-making responsibilities.


    And based on the information, he knew that Lu Changsheng treated his wives and children very well and was always attentive to them.


    Considering these factors, and also considering Lu Changsheng¡¯s secular farmer background, which meant that there would be minimal interaction with other families, even if he settled down on Qingzhu Mountain and became half a member of the Lu family, he wasn¡¯t afraid that his daughter would suffer.


    As this thought occurred to Lu Yuanding, it became more and more feasible.


    He thought that Lu Changsheng would be a good son-in-law.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng has such a talent for making talismans, it should not be wasted. We should take good care of him,¡± he said.


    ¡°I am also willing to let my granddaughter, Miaoyun, marry Lu Changsheng and teach him about talismans at the same time, so that he can fully dedicate himself to our Lu family and become a second-level talisman master for our Lu family.¡±


    At this point, a dignified woman in her thirties or forties spoke up.


    She was the Fourth Elder of the Lu Family, a high-ranking first level talisman master in charge of the Lu Family¡¯s talismans.


    ¡°The old man also has a granddaughter,¡± another elderly woman with gray hair spoke up.


    Following Elder Wu¡¯s lead, one by one, the elders of the clan agreed to marry their Spirit Rooted offspring to Lu Changsheng.


    Although the Lu family was a single family, it had various branches that looked out for their own interests. Someone like Lu Changsheng, who was only half a member of the Lu Family, but had such extraordinary talents in talisman making, was naturally considered a desirable match by the elders of the clan.


    They were more than willing to marry off Spirit Rooted descendants to Lu Changsheng. This way, it would be like binding Lu Changsheng, a future second-level Talisman master, to their own branch.


    Even if Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t become a second-level Talisman master in the future, he would still be a top-level first-level Talisman master.


    In any case, it was a win-win situation for them.


    As he watched the elders continue to talk, Lu Yuanding cleared his throat and said, ¡°I think Miaohuan is also about the right age. She seems suitable for Lu Changsheng.¡±

 Chapter 45: Blind Date With The Second Lady

    In Qingzhu Valley. In an antique, exquisite and elegant small building.


    ¡°Father, how could you arrange for me to marry that Lu Changsheng?¡±


    ¡°You know very well that Lu Changsheng is an inveterate womanizer. Not only has he married nine women from our Lu family, but he also brings in more women from outside!¡±


    ¡°I heard that he recently went out and brought back two more flirtatious women. How could you marry me to such a man?¡±


    A cold and charming woman of eighteen or nineteen years old, with a beautiful face, wearing a black silk dress, glared at the Lu Family patriarch with an angry expression.


    ¡°Huan¡¯er, although Lu Changsheng is quite amorous, he is otherwise a good man. He is a simple man. He treats his wife and concubines very well and is very considerate and caring.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, just yesterday, Lu Changsheng was promoted to a First Level Mid-grade Talisman Master!¡±


    ¡°He has only been with our Lu Family for more than four years, and has been studying talisman making for only three and a half years.¡±


    ¡°In those three and a half years, our Lu family has not even spent much money or effort on training and teaching him.¡±


    ¡°Under such circumstances, the fact that he can become a first-level medium-grade talisman master so quickly shows that he is extremely talented in making talismans, far surpassing your Elder Sister!¡±


    ¡°If all goes well, he will most likely be able to become a Second Level Talisman master in the future. If you were to marry him, it would give me peace of mind.¡±


    Lu Yuanding earnestly tried to persuade his daughter.


    After the previous clan meeting, he had the idea to marry his daughter Lu Miaohuan to Lu Changsheng, and the more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.


    So after the meeting, he went to his daughter¡¯s residence to discuss the matter, hoping to convince her to marry Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°First-level medium-grade Talisman Master!?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaohuan¡¯s beautiful eyes widened in surprise.


    As a young lady of the Lu family, and with her own sisters being Talisman masters, she naturally understood how remarkable it was for Lu Changsheng to have become a first-class mid-level Talisman master in such a short time.


    To call him a genius in Talisman making would not be an exaggeration.


    No wonder her father wanted her to marry Lu Changsheng.


    In the future, if Lu Changsheng could truly become a second-tier Talisman master, his status would be that of a valued guest wherever he went.


    Even if he could not reach the second tier, being a first tier Talisman master would still be an extraordinary achievement.


    She knew that the Fourth Elder who had taught her sisters the talisman making was a top-tier, first-rank Talisman master, and he was able to bring the Lu family substantial profits every year, which was a position of great status.


    However, when she remembered Lu Changsheng¡¯s various exploits and the lecherous look he had given her when they first met, she felt deeply uncomfortable and unwilling.


    Seeing the reluctance on his daughter¡¯s face, Lu Yuanding sighed and continued to persuade her.


    ¡°Huan¡¯er, your mother died at a young age, and I haven¡¯t been very involved in your life. I haven¡¯t really said much to you before, but in this matter, I really have your best interests at heart and hope that you will listen to me.¡±


    ¡°Now that Lu Changsheng has become a First level Mid-grade Talisman master, in addition to his good behavior over the years, our Lu family has decided to marry him to a young woman with Spirit Root in order to truly integrate him into our family.¡±


    ¡°Many of the elders and clan members want to marry their granddaughters to Lu Changsheng, but your opportunity here is one I¡¯ve fought for.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not getting any younger, so it¡¯s time to start thinking about this aspect of your life,¡±


    Lu Yuanding said with a sigh, no longer speaking as the patriarch of the Lu family, but as a father.


    If only his daughter Lu Miaohuan could be as hardworking and promising as his daughter Lu Miaoge, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about her marital affairs.


    After all, cultivators often did not get married, so this was a relatively normal and common occurrence.


    ¡°But Lu Changsheng only has a ninth-rank Spirit Root, and he already has so many wives and concubines¡­¡±


    Lu Miaohuan said as she pursed her lips.


    She was surprised to learn that this opportunity was one that her father had fought for. But upon further reflection, she could understand the reasoning behind it.


    There were over a hundred members of the Lu family on Qingzhu Mountain.


    Although these family members had spiritual roots, the reality was that most of them had limited future prospects and little hope of reaching the stage of Foundation Establishment.


    When they came of age, many of them would be arranged by the clan to marry into other cultivator families in order to maintain a steady flow of new blood.


    Lu Changsheng entered the Lu Family as a son-in-law and has been living in the Lu Family. He has performed well and can be considered half of the Lu Family.


    Now that he has shown such a talent for making talismans, the elders in the clan are naturally very happy to marry a woman with spiritual roots to Lu Changsheng and completely bind Lu Changsheng to the Lu Family.


    ¡°His ninth-rank Spirit Root doesn¡¯t matter. With Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman master talent, as long as our Lu family is willing to nurture him, even if he is unable to reach Foundation Establishment, he still has hope of cultivating to the late stages of Qi Refinement,¡±


    ¡°Even a second-tier Talisman master at the late stage of Qi Refinement would still command a certain amount of respect, even from Foundation Establishment cultivators.¡±


    ¡°As for the issue of wives and concubines, you don¡¯t need to worry about it. Lu Changsheng¡¯s current wives and concubines are all ordinary women.¡±


    ¡°If you marry him, you will naturally become his first wife. Besides, with me here, how could I let you be wronged in any way?¡±


    Seeing that his daughter was no longer so adamant, Lu Yuanding seized the opportunity to move forward.


    After listening to her father¡¯s words, Lu Miaohuan pursed her lips but remained silent.


    Thinking back to the time she met Lu Changsheng, he didn¡¯t seem to be as despicable as she had originally thought. After all, with her own charm, it would be hard for anyone who saw her not to take a closer look, let alone a notorious womanizer like Lu Changsheng. S?a??h the N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Seeing his daughter¡¯s reaction, Lu Yuanding¡¯s face broke into a slight smile, knowing that she had tacitly agreed.


    Then he gently said, ¡°Very well, Miaohuan, I¡¯ll invite Lu Changsheng to the Bamboo Heart Pavilion tomorrow so that you two can meet.¡±


    ¡°Mm,¡± Lu Miaohuan replied quietly.


    Meanwhile, in the backyard, Lu Changsheng was playing with the children.


    Since he had so many of them now, he had built various toys for them, such as swings, slides, seesaws, trampolines, wooden horses, and toy cars.


    At the moment, a group of little ones were lining up to play a flying game with him, as he used his levitation technique to make the children float through the air.


    Or perhaps he would let the children sit on the wooden horses or toy cars, and then use his control over objects to guide them through the air, letting the group of little ones play and scream with delight.


    Just then, Lu Changsheng heard one of his concubines say that Administrator Lu had come.


    He immediately realized that there must be news about his promotion to a First level mid-grade Talisman master.


    He had the concubine look after the children, and quickly made his way to the reception hall.


    ¡°Uncle Lu,¡± Lu Changsheng greeted with a slight bow.


    ¡°Not bad, not bad at all,¡± Elder Lu said, nodding approvingly as he looked at Lu Changsheng.


    He hadn¡¯t paid much attention to Lu Changsheng before, but now that he took a closer look, the man looked quite handsome and distinguished.


    Lu Changsheng was a bit confused by the elder¡¯s warm demeanor.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, the patriarch, has asked you to prepare well, as you are going to Bamboo Heart Pavilion tomorrow for an arranged marriage meeting,¡± the elder said with a smile.


    ¡°What?¡± Lu Changsheng exclaimed, his expression becoming quite strange.


    He had hoped that his achievement of becoming a first-class mid-grade Talisman master would lead to some kind of promotion or treatment within the Lu family.


    But he never imagined that the patriarch would arrange a marriage for him.


    However, Lu Changsheng quickly realized that this arranged marriage was probably no ordinary matter.


    Seeing the look on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face, the elder chuckled, ¡°That¡¯s right. Considering your achievements in becoming a mid-grade Talisman master, as well as your behavior over the years, the patriarch is arranging for you to marry his daughter.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng was both surprised and delighted. His mind immediately conjured up an image of the aloof and ethereal Miss Lu Miaoge.


    But the elder¡¯s next words shattered his fantasy.


    ¡°Go see her tomorrow and make a good impression. If you succeed, you¡¯ll truly become part of the family.¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you want to have children with Spirit Roots? The second lady has a sixth-rank Spirit Root, so if you marry her, the children you have together will most likely inherit Spirit Roots as well,¡± the elder said with a smile.


    He had a generally favorable opinion of Lu Changsheng, and now that the Lu family was about to fully incorporate Lu Changsheng as one of their own, the elder had become even more cordial and welcoming towards him, treating him as a true family member.

 Chapter 46: Blind Date (1)

    ¡°Second Miss?¡±When Lu Changsheng heard this, he immediately realized that he had misunderstood.


    It¡¯s not the eldest lady Lu Miaoge.


    But this eldest lady¡¯s sister.


    The one with the black stockings he had seen at Zhuxin Lake.


    Come to think of it, Miss Lu Miaoge not only possessed beauty and talent, she was also a talisman master. Under normal circumstances, how could the Lu family marry her to him?


    But marrying the Second Miss to him was also quite remarkable.


    After all, this Second Miss not only possessed a sixth-class Spirit Root, but she was also the daughter of the Lu Family patriarch. s?a??h th? N?v?lFir?(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    It seemed that his performance as a first-tier mid-grade talisman master had prompted the Lu Family to spare no expense to completely bind him to the Lu Family.


    Thinking of those unforgettable pair of long legs with black stockings and high heels, Lu Changsheng nodded, cupped his hands and said, ¡°Uncle Lu, I will definitely go to the appointment on time tomorrow.¡±


    Even though he suspected that this move by the Lu family was intended to deepen their bond with him and completely bind him to the Lu family, Lu Changsheng had no objections.


    In fact, he was quite willing.


    Not because of the Second Miss¡¯s appearance, her black stockings and long legs.


    It was because of the journey he had made three years ago, which had made him realize that this world was much more dangerous and difficult than he had imagined.


    Given his temperament, it was difficult for him to survive in such a world.


    Besides, he still had a family to support.


    So, Lu Changsheng had completely made up his mind.


    Anyway, he had the Many Children, Many Blessings system, so he would just live honestly in the Lu family for now.


    When he had more children and they grew up and he broke through the Foundation Establishment stage, then he would think about the future.


    Even though he was living under someone else¡¯s roof since he moved to Qingzhu Valley, the Lu family had treated him well over the past few years, partly because of his talisman-making talent.


    They were a completely righteous cultivation family.


    It was definitely safer than being alone out there.


    If he married the Lu Family patriarch¡¯s daughter this time, not only would he get a Spirit Root wife, but he would also be truly considered a member of the Lu Family in the future.


    He could also feel more comfortable in the Lu Family without worrying about his future.


    As for leaving the Lu Family, he still had thoughts of independence, but for now, it seemed quite far away, and Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t be bothered to think about it too much.


    When the time came, if the Lu Family treated him well, he wouldn¡¯t treat them unfairly if he decided to leave.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Uncle Lu patted Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulder warmly and said, ¡°It was approved by the patriarch, so as long as you perform well tomorrow, everything will be taken care of. There won¡¯t be any problems.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and escorted Uncle Lu out.


    However, he couldn¡¯t help but think of Miss Lu Miaohuan¡¯s noble and aloof temperament.


    He remembered how she had once scolded him for staring too long at her black stockings, threatening to gouge his eyes out.


    He felt that this Second Miss might not be easy to handle, and it wouldn¡¯t be easy to meet her tomorrow.


    ¡°I hope the Patriarch really agreed, and this Second Miss has softened her temperament a bit, not as bad as I imagined.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, even with a sixth-grade Spirit Root and being the daughter of the patriarch, it might not work out.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and exhaled as he returned to the courtyard.


    Even though he was very willing to go through with this marriage, he wouldn¡¯t stoop so low as to ask someone to marry him just for the sake of the mother of a child with a sixth-level Spirit Root.


    Not to mention his pride and dignity, as someone with four wives, six concubines, and two favored mistresses, he didn¡¯t have the energy to deal with someone with a temper.


    Having another wife like that in the backyard would easily disturb the balance and stability of the harem, causing discord in the household.


    ¡°Husband, Uncle Lu came by. Is there any good news?¡±


    At that moment, one of his wives looked at Lu Changsheng and asked.


    ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ve recently made some breakthroughs in talisman cultivation and have been promoted to the first tier mid-level talisman master.¡±


    ¡°So Uncle Lu came to talk to me about something,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, avoiding mentioning the blind date explicitly.


    After all, he felt uncomfortable telling his wives that he was going on a blind date. He decided to wait until everything was confirmed before discussing it with them.


    ¡°Wow, my husband has been promoted to a first-tier mid-level talisman master!¡±


    ¡°Husband is really amazing!¡±


    ¡°My husband has been promoted to a mid-level talisman master, does that mean he can become a second-level talisman master in the future?¡±


    ¡°Husband, you¡¯ve been working hard these days!¡±


    Several women nearby heard this, and their eyes lit up with excitement and admiration as they looked at Lu Changsheng, full of love and admiration.


    Since Lu Changsheng had become a talisman master, they had also taken the initiative to learn more about talisman masters.


    They knew that every step forward was difficult, and now that Lu Changsheng had taken another step forward, it meant that his status in the Lu family would also rise. And they, as his wives, would benefit from his status.


    The younger children nearby did not understand the meaning, but they joined in the excitement and shouted, ¡°Wow, Dad is amazing! Dad is so cool!¡±


    Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile. It felt really good to be looked at with such love and admiration by his wives and children, fulfilling his male ego.


    That night¡­


    Afterwards!


    Afterwards!!!


    Afterwards!!!


    Afterwards¡­


    Lu Changsheng hugged the women who cuddled up to him and felt their warmth, and tonight, they were especially enthusiastic.


    He felt that he needed to pay more attention to the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique in this regard.


    The next morning, Uncle Lu seemed to be worried that Lu Changsheng had forgotten or overslept, so he came to call him. Lu Changsheng tidied up a bit and then went to Bamboo Heart Cottage with Uncle Lu.


    The Bamboo Heart Cottage was located near Zhuxin Lake, surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers, making the environment exceptionally beautiful.


    Except for the busy trade fair on the first day of every month, this place was usually quiet and serene.


    ¡°Second Miss will be here soon, please wait a bit,¡±


    Uncle Lu said to Lu Changsheng, emphasizing the importance of the matter before leaving.


    He stationed himself outside to prevent anyone from approaching and disturbing the blind date. After all, Lu Yuanding was very concerned about this matter and had instructed him accordingly.


    Lu Changsheng nodded in understanding and sat down at the stone table in the courtyard. He took out a set of purple clay teapots and began to brew spiritual tea, waiting calmly.


    After about half an hour, Lu Changsheng heard a crisp and rhythmic ¡®da da da¡¯ sound. He looked up to see a tall figure, proud and aloof like a peacock, gracefully approaching.


    It was his blind date for today, Lu Miaohuan.


    Today, Lu Miaohuan had dressed up considerably, with delicate makeup on her face. She was wearing a slim-fitting dress in a mix of dark blue and black, with faint starlight shimmering through it, resembling the night sky, which was quite breathtaking.


    This black and blue star dress was much more conservative than the long black and gold embroidered dress he had seen last time, revealing only her elegant and beautiful swan-like neck and a glimpse of her collarbone.


    But wrapped in the dress, her curvaceous figure still made people¡¯s imaginations run wild.


    ¡°Da da da-¡°


    As Lu Miaohuan gracefully approached, her slender black stocking legs peeked out from under her skirt, and her jade feet were clad in a pair of luxurious high-heeled shoes that matched her dress, emitting a crisp sound with each step and leaving behind traces of starlight.


    Lu Changsheng calmly watched her graceful and beautiful figure as she approached step by step.


    After all, beauty should be appreciated.


    This second young lady is specially dressed up. If I turn a blind eye and don¡¯t appreciate it, wouldn¡¯t I be betraying her good intentions?


    It had to be said that once appearance reached a certain level, posture and temperament had to be taken into consideration.


    The young lady in front of him, tall and graceful, with a cold and noble face, exuded an aura of forbidding elegance from within, captivating anyone who looked at her and making them feel inferior in comparison.


    But at the same time, it also slightly aroused the desire to conquer.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng salutes Miss Miaohuan.¡±


    Lu Changsheng withdrew his gaze, stood up, and bowed to Lu Miaohuan with a gentle and refined expression.


    Although the other party was stunning and seductive, which greatly challenged his aesthetic sense, Lu Changsheng had gone through countless trials and tribulations. He still possessed a certain amount of composure and mental strength.

 Chapter 47: Blind Date (2)

    ¡°Sorry for keeping you waiting,¡± The coldness in Lu Miaohuan¡¯s eyes dissipated a little, and she nodded slightly towards Lu Changsheng.


    Just as Lu Changsheng had looked at her, she had also looked at him.


    Whether or not it was due to her different mentality, she felt that Lu Changsheng looked much more handsome in person than she had imagined.


    His features might not be very refined individually, but together they gave off a perfectly coordinated feeling, enhancing his overall appearance and making him very pleasing to the eye.


    Coupled with Lu Changsheng¡¯s gentle gaze and calm demeanor, she felt a sense of comfort, like being bathed in a warm spring breeze.


    As a self-proclaimed ¡°lover of beauty¡±, Lu Miaohuan had originally felt somewhat repulsed by the idea of marrying Lu Changsheng. But at this moment, she found herself thinking that marrying him might not be completely unacceptable.


    Although Lu Changsheng was lacking in talent, with only a ninth-grade Spirit Root, his handsome appearance made up for it. He could be considered a combination of talent and looks.


    The only drawback was that he had many wives.


    However, in this regard, Lu Miaohuan was quite confident in herself. It wasn¡¯t just confidence in her social status and background, but also in her own beauty and charm.


    She had clearly caught the look that Lu Changsheng had just given her, and she felt a sense of pride in her heart.


    ¡°I¡¯ve just arrived as well,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, noticing that the other party¡¯s attitude was not as hostile as he had expected and feeling that the blind date could continue.


    Lifting the teapot, he took the initiative to pour a cup of tea for Lu Miaohuan and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to meet Miss Miaohuan in this way again.¡±


    ¡°I apologize for my rudeness when we last met.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud, raising his teacup as if to toast.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to still remember that incident.¡±


    When Lu Changsheng mentioned the last incident, Lu Miaohuan raised her eyebrows lightly.


    After all, the first time she met Lu Changsheng was not very pleasant.


    The main reason was that Lu Changsheng¡¯s behavior and reputation at that time made her have a bad impression.


    ¡°Of course I remember. How could I forget after seeing Miss Miaohuan¡¯s incomparable elegance? This matter has always remained in my mind. Every time I think about it, I feel remorseful for my rudeness.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said sincerely and started talking nonsense.


    After all, Uncle Lu had said that this Miss Second had a somewhat arrogant temperament, but she was still relatively innocent.


    Saying a few more good words and going along with her words would be enough.


    If it was just that, Lu Changsheng was willing to do it for the sake of the mother of the child with the Sixth Spirit Root.


    ¡°I had forgotten about that incident a long time ago. I wasn¡¯t in a good mood back then, so I spoke a bit harshly.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan said, feeling a bit embarrassed when she saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s sincere expression.


    With a graceful gesture, she sat down and delicately sipped her tea.


    With an icebreaker in place, the two of them began to chat.


    During the conversation, Lu Changsheng felt that Lu Miaohuan¡¯s personality was much better than he had imagined.


    Her character was not bad at all, it was just that as the scion of a prestigious family, she was a bit reserved and preferred to let others take the initiative.


    She also didn¡¯t seem to smile much, which gave her face a constant touch of coldness.


    In fact, she wasn¡¯t as distant as she seemed. She just had an aura that kept people at a distance.


    Outside the hut, Uncle Lu used his divine eavesdropping technique to eavesdrop on their conversation.


    His face crinkled with laughter like a chrysanthemum as he listened.


    In his heart, he thought that Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t marry so many women for nothing; there must be something special about him.


    However, he didn¡¯t continue eavesdropping and obediently waited outside.


    As far as he was concerned, if Lu Miaohuan was willing to continue the conversation with Lu Changsheng, then the matter was almost half done.


    Inside the Bamboo Heart Cottage, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaohuan sat across from each other, chatting over tea.


    ¡°There are a lot of interesting things in the mundane world, but I don¡¯t know much about them,¡± Lu Changsheng said. ¡°If Miss Miaohuan is interested, I am willing to accompany you to explore and see for yourself.¡±


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    Lu Changsheng continued to flatter, but his tone was calm and his gaze was clear. Most of the time, his eyes didn¡¯t even look at Lu Miaohuan.


    Lu Changsheng wanted to marry Lu Miaohuan and have her bear children for him.


    However, he couldn¡¯t just flatter her like a sycophant. Besides, in his opinion, flattering a woman like Lu Miaohuan too much would actually be a negative thing.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng kept his cool. In the four years he had spent in the Lu family, he felt that his biggest improvement was in his attitude and demeanor.


    ¡°Did Miss Miaohuan forget that the first time I saw you, I was so shocked that I completely lost my composure?¡±


    Lu Changsheng praised.


    In the Lu family over the past four years, Lu Changsheng felt that his biggest improvement was in his attitude.


    The beauty of time lies in its inevitable passage, spring flowers, autumn moon, summer, and winter snow.


    When you blossom, the gentle breeze comes naturally. If your heart is serene, you will smile easily.


    The system¡¯s, the Immortal Grace Technique, his skills as a second-level talisman master, and the Nine Netherworld Hound-all of these things made Lu Changsheng feel like a blooming flower.


    With a gentle breeze, bees and butterflies would naturally come and dance around him.


    In addition, spending time and energy on a woman who was obtained by lowering his status, climbing higher, and flattering her would also affect the balance of his harem.


    Lu Changsheng was not destined to spend most of his time and energy on one woman.


    ¡°At that time, I was with my sister. You found me breathtaking. Did you not feel the same when you saw my sister?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan asked, her cool expression showing a hint of amusement as she crossed her legs provocatively.


    Lu Changsheng stood up slightly, picked up the teapot and filled her cup.


    At the same time, his gaze shifted downward, glancing at her crossed legs as if to tell her why he found her breathtaking.


    This action didn¡¯t make Lu Miaohuan feel insulted; instead, she felt a hint of joy in her heart.


    From a young age, her older sister, Lu Miaoge, had always overshadowed her, and most of the elders in the family praised her. Even her everyday clothes and appearance were often commented on.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s admiring gaze made her feel a sense of affirmation.


    ¡°Miss Lu Miaoge is indeed as stunning as a heavenly being,¡± Lu Changsheng continued. ¡°I have had the honor of meeting Miss Lu Miaoge two or three times before, but I have never felt the same palpitations as I did when I saw you, Miss Miaohuan.¡±


    ¡°I remembered a line of poetry I had heard before, once the golden wind and jade dew meet, they are better than countless people in the world¡±


    ¡°When I saw you, Miss Miaohuan, I had that feeling. Even though it was just a brief encounter, it felt more beautiful than countless other moments.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said sincerely as he looked at Lu Miaohuan.


    ¡°Once the golden wind and jade dew meet, they are better than countless people in the world.¡±


    ¡°This poem is so good. Did you hear it in the secular world?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan¡¯s beautiful eyes lit up, and a slight smile appeared on her cold face, blooming like a lotus.


    ¡°Huh? This second young lady actually likes poetry?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was a little surprised.


    But he remembered what Lu Bo had said, that this Miss didn¡¯t care much about cultivation and was only in her twenties. It was reasonable for her to enjoy such things.


    ¡°Yes, this is a line of poetry I have heard before in the mundane world. The whole poem goes like this: ¡®In the delicate clouds, love is played; through the flying stars, grievances are conveyed¡¯. But I haven¡¯t read much, and I¡¯m not sure what it means. I just felt it was appropriate and suited my mood at the time.¡±


    ¡°This poem also has a story behind it. If Miss Miaohuan is interested, I can tell you,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan nodded, her delicate chin lifting slightly.


    In this way, the two chatted for more than an hour.


    During the conversation, Lu Miaohuan was very happy, and she also liked Lu Changsheng a little more, and she was willing to marry Lu Changsheng.


    However, her pride and inner arrogance made her say with a purse of her lips, ¡°Lu Changsheng, I have enjoyed talking to you today. If you can agree to some of my requests, I will agree to marry you.¡±


    ¡°Miss Miaohuan, please go ahead.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded with a smile as soft as jade.


    ¡°If I marry you, I must be your main wife. And after you marry me, you cannot take any other wives or concubines. As for having children, you cannot force me to. And¡­¡±


    Lu Miaohuan suppressed her shy and fluttering heart, her expression cool and reserved as she listed her conditions.


    ¡°GG!¡±


    When he heard each condition, Lu Changsheng mentally gave up.


    He immediately knew that this blind date was doomed.


    In reality, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t find these conditions unreasonable.


    They were just the desires of a young girl who focused on the spiritual aspects of love rather than the materialistic ones.


    If Lu Changsheng were just an ordinary person or an ordinary cultivator who wanted to live a peaceful life, these conditions wouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    But with the Many Children, Many Blessings system, Lu Changsheng was destined to be someone with a big heart who couldn¡¯t give up one for many.


    Although he could agree at first and then reconsider later, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t want to deceive their feelings or resort to such tricks.


    Besides, he was still under the influence of the Lu family, and once he agreed, he would have to follow through.


    ¡°I understand Miss Miaohuan¡¯s intentions.¡± Lu Changsheng said apologetically. ¡°However, please allow me some time to consider your terms before I give you an answer.¡±


    ¡°You need to consider?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan was taken aback and found this somewhat unbelievable.


    During their conversation, Lu Changsheng had seemed very fond of her.


    Considering that she was willing to marry him, she expected him to be overjoyed and ecstatic. But now, Lu Changsheng was saying that he needed time to think?


    What did he mean?


    Was she not good enough for him?


    Her proud heart couldn¡¯t bear such a complaint.


    Suddenly, Lu Miaohuan¡¯s cool and stunning expression turned icy cold, like an ancient iceberg. She stood up abruptly, her footsteps echoing as she briskly left the bamboo hut.


    Seeing Lu Miaohuan¡¯s graceful departure, Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly. Such beauty, but he was not destined to enjoy it for the time being.


    ¡°Miss, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Lu Bo, who was waiting outside the small building, was startled when he saw Lu Miaohuan walking out with a frosty face and walking away quickly.


    He was confused.


    Didn¡¯t they just have a good conversation?


    He immediately rushed out to catch up with her.

 Chapter 48: Lu Miaoyun!

    ¡°Uncle Lu, Patriarch is willing to marry the Second Miss to me, which surprises and pleases me greatly.¡± ¡°I also like the second young lady very much, but the second young lady and I are not suitable.¡±


    Lu Changseng said with a wry smile on his face.


    ¡°I do indeed have many wives and children, and when I sought immortality, I vowed in my heart to marry a hundred wives and have hundreds of children,¡± he continued. ¡°But what Second Miss desires is someone who can love her wholeheartedly, which I find difficult to promise and impossible to fulfill.¡±


    ¡°So Second Miss and I are destined to be incompatible. Even if we were to marry, it could become a seed of conflict.¡±


    Lu Changsheng confessed sincerely.


    ¡°If conflicts arise, when the time comes, I will be ashamed to face the Patriarch.¡±


    Uncle Lu¡¯s face twitched slightly at Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    Marrying a hundred wives and having hundreds of children was a statement that made him almost unable to contain himself.


    He almost wanted to ask, ¡°Are you a boar?¡±


    But considering that it had only been a little over four years and Lu Changsheng already had twelve wives, he seemed to be striving towards that goal. S?a??h th? ?0velF?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Alas!¡±


    Uncle Lu sighed deeply.


    He never expected that in this blind date, while Miss Lu agreed, Lu Changsheng would find her unsuitable.


    However, Lu Changsheng¡¯s reasons, though flawed, were understandable.


    Even though Lu Changsheng had a remarkable talent for making talismans, he had not realized all of his potential.


    If they were to marry, Miss Lu would have the upper hand.


    Given Miss Lu¡¯s character, Lu Changsheng would probably have to accommodate her more.


    If Lu Changsheng was willing to accommodate her, it would be fine.


    But if, as Lu Changsheng said, conflicts arose between them, how would the Lu family handle it?


    Biased on Lu Miaohuan?


    Of course, that won¡¯t work.


    Lu Changsheng is extremely talented in making talismans. If he can further improve his talisman-making skills and turn his potential into strength, his status in the Lu Family will be comparable to that of the Guest Elder.


    Doing this will obviously make Lu Changsheng feel resentful and force Lu Changsheng to leave.


    By marrying a direct descendant of the Lu family to Lu Changsheng, they want to tie him firmly to the Lu family.


    If that¡¯s the case, it would be counterproductive.


    But if Lu Changsheng is biased, it will put Patriarch Lu Yuanding in a difficult position.


    So if Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaohuan were to have a conflict, it would indeed be embarrassing for the Lu family to be caught in the middle.


    ¡°Alright, I understand what you mean. I will tell the patriarch truthfully.¡±


    Lu Bo patted Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulder and didn¡¯t say much more.


    After all, things like this required mutual consent, and they couldn¡¯t force Lu Changsheng to do anything.


    If they were to say anything, the Lu family might even lean more towards Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Thank you, Uncle Lu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said guiltily.


    He originally planned to take this opportunity to mention to Lu Yuanding that Li Feiyu had given birth.


    To see if he could ask Lu Yuanding to exempt or reduce the number of Li Feiyu¡¯s fifty children.


    But now, in this situation, he felt embarrassed to bring it up, so he decided to put it on hold for now and look for another opportunity later.


    ¡°He said he wants to marry a hundred women? Have hundreds of children?¡±


    When Lu Yuanding heard Lu Bo¡¯s report, he was also speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.


    Is he planning to complete centuries of family history in just a few decades?


    It seems that Lu Changsheng has completely given up on cultivation and only wants to have children.


    However, when he thought about Lu Changsheng¡¯s Ninth Grade Spirit Root, he could understand it to a certain extent.


    ¡°Yes, Patriarch.¡±


    ¡°Even though it sounds like a joke, I feel that Lu Changsheng really means it to some extent. It doesn¡¯t seem like he¡¯s making excuses to refuse to marry the Second Miss.¡±


    Lu Bo smiled bitterly.


    Lu Yuanding nodded when he heard this.


    Then he sighed deeply and said, ¡°I seem to have overlooked this matter.¡±


    Regardless of whether Lu Changsheng¡¯s words were excuses or the truth, he didn¡¯t feel any guilt towards him.


    As the head of the family, he still had a certain amount of tolerance.


    For the sake of the family¡¯s interests, he couldn¡¯t blame Lu Changsheng.


    Besides, when he thought about this marriage, he always thought about his daughter, Lu Miaohuan.


    He believed that Lu Changsheng would be a very suitable candidate for his daughter.


    He hadn¡¯t considered Lu Changsheng¡¯s wishes and thoughts.


    Unconsciously, there was also a hint of arrogance in his heart.


    He thought that if he married his daughter to Lu Changsheng, Lu Changsheng would be grateful and wouldn¡¯t refuse.


    But now that he thought about it, Lu Changsheng¡¯s words made sense.


    Ignoring the fact that he wanted to have hundreds of children, their personalities might not be very compatible, and what if conflicts arose in the future?


    He was confident that he could control Lu Changsheng now, but what about later?


    Even though he was the patriarch of the Lu family, he couldn¡¯t use his power to oppress others, and the other elders wouldn¡¯t agree to that either.


    Besides, Lu Changsheng¡¯s words also showed that he had the Lu Family¡¯s perspective in mind.


    It showed a sense of belonging to the Lu family and was a friendly gesture.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Yuanding sighed again.


    He was now just an old father worrying about his daughter.


    Thinking about how his daughter had calmed down a lot and was willing to wait for Lu Changsheng¡¯s answer, it showed that his daughter did have some affection for Lu Changsheng.


    But now that Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t agree, he didn¡¯t know how to face his daughter or how to explain this matter to her.


    Headache.


    Two days later, Lu Changsheng received another matchmaking invitation.


    He also understood that in the high echelons of the Lu Family, he would have to marry a woman who carried weight within the family.


    Only then could he truly be considered one of them, a true son-in-law of the Lu Family.


    Even though he had previously married nine secular women from the Lu Family, he still wasn¡¯t considered a true son-in-law in the eyes of the higher echelons of the Lu Family.


    The girl he was set up with was named Lu Miaoyun, the granddaughter of the fourth elder of the Lu family.


    She was eighteen years old, with a seventh-class Spirit Root, and she was delicate and well-behaved.


    Probably because of Lu Miaohuan¡¯s matter, the Lu family deliberately chose a girl who was obedient and reasonable.


    The matchmaking process went smoothly.


    After the meeting, both parties nodded their heads, and the next day, the Lu family finalized the marriage.


    The wedding was scheduled for eighteen days later, which happened to be an auspicious day.


    Meanwhile, in an ancient and elegant building.


    ¡°Crash!¡±


    A beautifully patterned vase shattered to pieces.


    The fragments on the ground reflected a face full of coldness and beauty.


    Inside the room, Lu Miaohuan smashed a vase in frustration, and only calmed down after smashing several vase ornaments.


    ¡°Tell me, is this Lu Changsheng deliberately humiliating me because of what happened back then!?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan suddenly raised her head and looked at his personal maid Kui Si with red eyes.


    After leaving the Bamboo Heart Pavilion earlier, she had calmed down a bit and thought about giving Lu Changsheng another chance.


    As long as Lu Changsheng was willing to come and apologize to her, she was still willing to marry him.


    But she didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to reject her outright.


    And two days later, he was already engaged to the fourth elder¡¯s granddaughter, her clan sister.


    This made her, who was proud, feel humiliated.


    ¡°Miss, how could that be?¡±


    The maid Kui Si spoke cautiously, ¡°Lu Changsheng probably hasn¡¯t had time to realize Miss¡¯s feelings.¡±


    ¡°I heard that the reason Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t agree is because he feels he¡¯s not worthy of you, Miss. He still wants to marry several wives and have many children, so he chose Miss Miaoyun.¡±


    Of course, Lu Miaohuan knew that Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t intentionally humiliate her.


    Her father, Lu Yuanding, also came over to comfort her.


    But she couldn¡¯t swallow her pride.


    Lu Miaohuan¡¯s beautiful eyes were closed, her chest rose and fell proudly, and then she gritted her teeth and said, ¡°Lu Changsheng, I will definitely find a man who is ten times, a hundred times stronger than you to make you regret this!

 Chapter 49: The Wedding!

    After Lu Changsheng¡¯s marriage to Lu Miaoyun was arranged, naturally, all the concubines in his backyard also heard the news.Even though the atmosphere in the backyard was harmonious, and all the women were virtuous and gentle, hearing such news still made them feel somewhat melancholy and lost.


    It wasn¡¯t just because Lu Changsheng was going to marry another woman.


    There was also a certain Lu family factor involved.


    After all, except for Qu Zhenzhen, all of these women were from the Lu family.


    Now that Lu Changsheng¡¯s status in the Lu Family was rising, the Lu Family was marrying a granddaughter of an elder who also had a Spirit Root to Lu Changsheng.


    Moreover, it was a formal and legitimate marriage.


    Of course, this made them feel a little uncomfortable.


    Even though they had different statuses as concubines, they had never distinguished themselves too much, as it was all based on Lu Changsheng¡¯s favor.


    However, with the arrival of this elder¡¯s granddaughter, it was easy to guess that she would become the main wife.


    ¡°Ladies, rest assured.¡±


    ¡°To all of you, I¡¯ve always treated you equally. Later, I¡¯ll personally arrange a grand wedding for each of you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng could see that his concubines were somewhat unhappy, so he spoke up to comfort them.


    These concubines had been with him for many years, had given birth to two children for him, and were now expecting a third.


    Of course, there was a certain bond between them.


    ¡°Thank you, husband.¡±


    ¡°Husband, we¡¯re fine.¡±


    ¡°The fact that the family is willing to marry Miss Miaoyun to you is also a sign of their appreciation for you.¡±


    Although the women felt a little discouraged and regretful, as if they had missed the chance to make their husband a nobleman, they quickly adjusted and accepted the reality.


    Considering Lu Changsheng¡¯s current status and position, as secular women without spiritual roots, they felt somewhat inadequate for him.


    To be Lu Changsheng¡¯s concubine was already a fortunate thing.


    They were already better than many other sisters, friends, and acquaintances.


    Moreover, after so many years together, they had a certain understanding of Lu Changsheng¡¯s character.


    They knew that their husband was not a heartless person who would forget his old love for a new one.


    That night, Lu Changsheng came to comfort his concubines.


    But as if inspired by the events of that night, the concubines were particularly enthusiastic, and all of them joined forces, using all kinds of methods.


    Later¡­


    Lying on the bed, Lu Changsheng embraced the concubines and thought to himself.


    Indeed, one is influenced by one¡¯s surroundings.


    His concubines had never been so cunning before.


    In the past few days, they had learned so many tricks from the arrival of Jiu¡¯er and Shui¡¯er brought by Hong Yi.


    If this continued every day, how would he be able to handle it?


    Eighteen days had passed in the blink of an eye.


    The wedding of Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun was about to begin.


    Unlike Lu Changsheng¡¯s previous two informal weddings, this wedding was very formal and lively.


    The entire Qingzhu Mountain was filled with joy, with lanterns hanging everywhere and red lanterns decorating every corner.


    That day, Lu Changsheng woke up early.


    With the help of two women, he brushed his hair, put on a gold crown, and changed into a red groom¡¯s robe.


    Then, wearing a big red flower on his chest, he rode a spiritual horse, led a welcoming team, and beat gongs and drums to the residence of the fourth elder to escort the bridal sedan.


    Since both families lived in the Lu family¡¯s Qingzhu Valley, they weren¡¯t far apart. So after Lu Changsheng escorted Lu Miaoyun, who was dressed in a red bridal gown and phoenix crown, into the bridal sedan, they circled the entire Qingzhu Mountain.


    Along the way, most of the descendants of the Lu family came to watch the wedding.


    ¡°I remember standing here four years ago and seeing Lu Changsheng enter our Lu family as an immortal seedling son-in-law. I never thought that after more than four years, he would marry Miaoyun, our clan sister.¡±


    ¡°Well, there¡¯s nothing we can do about it. Who would have thought that he would have such a talent for making talismans?¡±


    ¡°Yes, who would have thought that the son-in-law we brought in for breeding would actually have such a talent for making talismans!¡±


    ¡°A mid-level talisman maker! In just over three years, he has become a mid-level talisman master. His talent in making talismans is even better than Eldest Young Lady Miaoge. By marrying Miaoyun to Lu Changsheng, the fourth elder might be grooming him as a successor.¡±


    ¡°By marrying Miaoyun, with the Fourth Elder¡¯s favor in the future, Lu Changsheng can be considered to have a bright future.¡±


    ¡°Lu Changsheng only has a ninth-grade Spirit Root, so there¡¯s no hope for him to build the foundation.¡±


    ¡°Build the foundation? I only have a sixth-grade Spirit Root. With no opportunities, I dare not even hope to build the foundation in this lifetime.¡±


    ¡°But Lu Changsheng has changed a lot. I remember he used to be average looking, but now he¡¯s so handsome.¡±


    ¡°He spends all day with women, he must have practiced some longevity and rejuvenation techniques.¡±


    ¡°If only I had married Lu Changsheng earlier.¡±


    Many descendants of the Lu family sighed and exclaimed as they watched the handsome Lu Changsheng riding a spirit horse and marrying Lu Miaoyun.


    In just four and a half years, many of them had seen Lu Changsheng enter the Lu Family as a ¡®breeding¡¯ son-in-law, become a talisman apprentice, then a talisman master, move to Qingzhu Valley, and now marry the granddaughter of the fourth elder.


    The immortal seedlings who had come to the Lu family with Lu Changsheng sighed with envy, and they felt like they were in a dream when they saw Lu Changsheng on the spirit horse.


    Back then, they had all been eliminated by the Blue Cloud Clan and had come to the Lu Family as son-in-laws.


    Now, four and a half years later, they were still ¡®breeding¡¯ for the Lu family, completing the task of having fifty children in twenty years.


    Meanwhile, Lu Changsheng had already married the fourth elder¡¯s granddaughter, a Spirit Root cultivator.


    It¡¯s worth mentioning that the fourth elder was a first-class talisman master.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s marriage to his granddaughter made everyone envious.


    In the crowd, Li Feiyu watched this scene and thought back to when they came to the Lu Family together. His heart was filled with mixed emotions, but he was still happy for Lu Changsheng.


    As Lu Changsheng rode his spirit horse, he felt the various gazes fall upon him, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment.


    He had endured for so long in the Lu family, and now it seemed like it had finally paid off.


    However, he was well aware that in this world where the strong prey on the weak, strength and cultivation were of the utmost importance.


    His current status and position were all due to his talents in making talismans.


    It was a bit of a shortcut, like a floating duckweed, precarious and unstable.


    He couldn¡¯t afford to be complacent.


    After going around the entire Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng escorted his new bride back to his residence.


    With the high-ranking members of the Lu family present, the wedding ceremony began.


    ¡°One bow to Heaven and Earth!¡±


    ¡°Two bows to the Ancestral Hall!¡±


    ¡°Husband and wife bow to each other!


    ¡°Escort to the Bridal Chamber!¡±


    After the wedding ceremony was over, Lu Miaoyun officially became Lu Changsheng¡¯s lawful wife.


    Lu Changsheng had known about this arrangement beforehand and had no intention of causing trouble with the Lu family over status issues.


    His other wives had also been prepared for this and were very understanding.


    After escorting his new bride to her chamber, Lu Changsheng removed the bridal decorations and went out to greet the guests.  S~?a??h the ??v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    On this day, he also met the Lu Family¡¯s senior members, elders, and guest elders, officially joining the Lu Family¡¯s inner circle as one of their own.


    In the process, he saw the fifth elder of the Lu Family, and during the toast, he proposed to buy the Green Jade Bamboo Wine.


    After hearing this, the fifth elder readily agreed.


    The fifth elder even mentioned that he had other kinds of spiritual wines at home for Lu Changsheng to try and buy in the future.

 Chapter 50: Buy One Get One Free!

    As night fell, the guests gradually dispersed after enjoying the feast. Lu Changsheng also made his way to the bridal chamber, ready for the wedding night.Standing outside the bridal chamber was a young girl dressed in a light green silk robe, her hair styled into two buns. She had a delicate and charming face with large, clear eyes.


    This was Xiao Qing, Lu Miaoyun¡¯s personal maid. She also possessed a spirit root and was a cultivator.


    For families like the Lu family, which were part of the cultivation world, they would seek out children with spirit roots in the mundane world to ensure a continuous supply of fresh blood in the family.


    Once they found such children, they would be sent to Qingzhu Mountain for training.


    However, unless they were particularly gifted, most would be taught skills such as spiritual planting, animal slaughter, culinary arts, winemaking, mining, and other trades within the realm of cultivation.


    Compared to skills such as formations, pill refinement, artifact forging, or talismans, these trades had lower entry barriers and were easy to learn, although they were more labor-intensive.


    The Lu family¡¯s spiritual fields, bamboo groves, and spiritual mines, which required cultivators for rough and laborious tasks, were typically managed by these adopted children.


    As they grew older, most of the men would marry mundane women from the Lu family, while the women would become concubines to Lu family sons, ensuring internal balance.


    Xiao Qing was one of the children raised by the Lu family from a young age and served as Lu Miaoyun¡¯s maid.


    If nothing unexpected happened in the future, she would likely be married off to a Lu family son as a concubine.


    However, since Lu Miaoyun married Lu Changsheng, Xiao Qing accompanied her as a maid to the new household.


    For Lu Changsheng, marrying Lu Miaoyun and receiving a maid with a spirit root as part of the dowry was a pleasant surprise.


    ¡°Xiao Qing, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and nodded at the lovely young maid in front of him, then pushed the door open and entered the room.


    Inside the room, red lanterns were brightly lit, and the character for ¡°happiness¡± was plastered on the walls. The room was adorned magnificently.


    Lu Miaoyun was dressed in a fiery red wedding gown embroidered with phoenixes, wearing a phoenix crown and veil. She sat gracefully on the bed.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er,¡± Lu Changsheng called out to the beautiful bride in front of him.


    Lu Miaoyun did not respond, but her posture on the bed suggested she was somewhat nervous.


    ¡°Master,¡± at that moment, maid Xiao Qing came forward carrying a tray with a jade rod and a set of drinking vessels.


    Though the Lu family was a family of cultivators, they still adhered to some traditional customs.


    Lu Changsheng understood the customs, so he picked up the jade rod and gently lifted Lu Miaoyun¡¯s red veil.


    Revealed beneath was a gentle and charming face that shone brightly.


    Her arched eyebrows, clear eyes, delicate nose, and rosy lips made her quite beautiful, though not as stunning as Lu Miaohuan, she was still very lovely.


    She had a sweet and enduring appearance, with a feeling of innocence like a girl next door.


    ¡°Husband~¡± After the veil was lifted, Lu Miaoyun¡¯s long eyelashes quivered slightly. Her pretty face blushed with a hint of shyness, and she called out sweetly in a soft, endearing voice.


    Although her personality was not as shy and timid as Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s, nor was she bold and confident, she was still not the type to be completely composed.


    Moreover, she was a young woman who had only met Lu Changsheng once before their engagement was decided. On the night of their wedding, how could she be entirely composed?


    Lu Changsheng smiled, picked up the wine pot from the tray, poured a cup of spirit wine for Lu Miaoyun, and then poured himself a cup.


    Lu Changsheng spoke aloud, ¡°Yun¡¯er, today we become husband and wife. From now on, we shall walk through life together. Come, let us drink this cup to the fullest.¡±


    ¡°Please guide me through our life together, dear husband,¡± Lu Miaoyun replied with a hint of blush, gazing at the young man in front of her.


    Then they toasted and drank the cup.


    ¡°Congratulations to the master and the lady. May you have a harmonious union and a fruitful marriage,¡± said the maid Xiao Qing crisply.


    After taking the cups away, she bowed and left the room, closing the door behind her, leaving the newlyweds alone.


    After drinking the wedding toast, Lu Changsheng immediately felt a heat in his lower abdomen and realized there was something wrong with the wine.


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s face also glowed with a rosy hue, her face resembling a peach blossom.


    In the room, the sound of their breathing became exceptionally clear at this moment.


    Lu Changsheng knew without a doubt that the wine they just drank was likely specially prepared by the Lu family to liven up the wedding night.


    He took the petite bride into his arms and said, ¡°Yun¡¯er, it¡¯s time to rest.¡±


    ¡°Hmm~ husband, the lights are still on¡­¡± Lu Miaoyun moaned softly.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. This way, I can see clearly.¡±


    That year, Lu Changsheng was twenty-two years old.


    He had five wives, six concubines, and two favored maids, as well as a personal maid.


    The next morning, bright sunlight streamed through the windows and fell upon the room, illuminating the messy red bridal robe and fiery wedding dress on the floor.


    When Lu Changsheng woke up, he saw the jade-like beauty in his arms with her hair in disarray and tear stains still visible at the corners of her eyes.


    He felt invigorated and refreshed, with no sign of fatigue.


    Looking at Lu Miaoyun¡¯s delicate and pitiful appearance, he thought about the events of the previous night and noted that his young wife had been quite obedient and well-behaved, without any hint of a spoiled attitude.


    He couldn¡¯t help but give her rosy cheek a soft kiss.


    This small gesture immediately awakened Lu Miaoyun, who opened her eyes and called out softly to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Husband~¡±


    Her voice was gentle and sweet, stirring some affection in Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart.


    He gently pinched her fair, rosy cheek and said softly, ¡°It¡¯s still early; you should rest some more.¡±


    ¡°I have to go see Grandma later.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun rubbed her sleepy eyes but did not fall back asleep. Instead, she tried to get up.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng quickly helped his wife.


    However, Lu Miaoyun had cultivation at the Qi Refining Fourth Stage, which made her physically stronger than an ordinary person.


    Lu Changsheng had been somewhat sensible the previous night, ensuring that she could still get up and move around this morning.


    Moreover, the spirit wine had some beneficial effects on her as well.


    The two of them then got up and dressed.


    Lu Miaoyun quickly picked up the handkerchief and placed it into a nearby embroidered box.


    Lu Changsheng smiled at the sight.


    After the two of them tidied up, they left the room to go and pay their respects to the fourth elder.


    ¡°Master, Miss,¡± the maid Xiao Qing was standing outside the door, obviously having stayed awake all night.


    ¡°Xiao Qing, I told you before, you don¡¯t have to stand guard. Go get some rest,¡± Lu Miaoyun said to the maid.


    Maidservants like Xiao Qing, who possessed a spirit root, were not just there to serve; they also spent their time helping out with chores and learning new things.


    It would be a waste to use her simply as a servant.


    ¡°Miss, I¡¯m not tired,¡± Xiao Qing said with a gentle smile. Her voice was clear and crisp, akin to that of a yellow warbler.


    She possessed a ninth-grade spirit root and was currently at the Qi Refining Second Stage, giving her more energy than an ordinary person.


    Lu Miaoyun didn¡¯t say much more about it and, holding hands with Lu Changsheng, left the estate to visit the fourth elder¡¯s residence.


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 Chapter 51: Lu Familys Fourth Elder!

    ¡°Yun¡¯er, you must live a good life with Changsheng from now on, and listen to your husband¡¯s words, understand?¡± S?a?ch* Th? N?v?lFir?(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.¡°Changsheng, Yun¡¯er is my granddaughter. I¡¯m entrusting her to you now, don¡¯t let me down.¡±


    The Fourth Elder looked at Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun as she spoke.


    Although this Fourth Elder was in her seventies or eighties and should have been a grandmother, she did not look old at all.


    She wore a deep green elegant dress, her hair meticulously pinned up with a green jade hairpin, and her face was full and smooth, resembling a noblewoman in her thirties or forties.


    Upon closer inspection, there were some white strands of hair at her temples and a few fine lines at the corners of her almond-shaped eyes. However, these white hairs and fine lines did not make her seem aged; instead, they added a strong, mature charm to her.


    ¡°Grandmother, please rest assured. Changsheng will definitely take good care of Yun¡¯er and won¡¯t let her suffer any grievances.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke respectfully.


    Even though this was a marriage of convenience, now that they were married and had consummated the union, he would naturally take it seriously and fulfill his responsibilities.


    Lu Miaoyun also responded softly.


    ¡°Very good, very good. Grandmother believes in you. Work hard, and let grandmother hold her great-grandchildren soon.¡±


    The Fourth Elder held the couple¡¯s hands together and said with a smile.


    Her expression was gentle and kind, and her tone was soft. However, due to her long tenure in a high position, there was a hint of authority in her words.


    Lu Miaoyun blushed immediately at these words, lowering her head shyly.


    Lu Changsheng, on the other hand, said straightforwardly, ¡°Yes, Changsheng will work hard.¡±


    He also hoped Lu Miaoyun would become pregnant soon.


    ¡°Changsheng, I heard from Miaoge that you haven¡¯t had any formal instruction in talisman making, and you¡¯ve relied on yourself to figure it out.¡±


    ¡°Every month on the last day, I hold a class on talisman making. You should come and attend.¡±


    ¡°If you have any questions, or problems with your cultivation, you can also come directly to find me.¡±


    The Fourth Elder continued speaking in a kindly tone, like a loving and affectionate elder.


    As the person in charge of the Lu Family¡¯s talismans, she not only makes talismans herself but also teaches the younger generation of the Lu Family how to make talismans, trying to cultivate new talisman makers.


    After all, no family would turn down having more talents like formation masters, alchemists, weapon smiths, or talisman makers; the more, the better.


    However, these skills depend heavily on innate talent and have high thresholds. In the entire Lu Family, she had only taught Lu Miaoge successfully.


    For someone like Lu Miaoyun, her granddaughter, she also tried teaching her talisman making, but Miaoyun simply did not have the talent for it; otherwise, she would have trained her up.


    Lu Miaoyun being the second person to be matched with Lu Changsheng was also thanks to her own efforts.


    As long as Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun got married, she would carefully guide and train Lu Changsheng, adding a Second Tier Talisman Maker to the Lu Family!


    ¡°Thank you, Grandmother,¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately cupped his hands respectfully and expressed his excitement.


    He knew that the Fourth Elder in front of him was a First Tier Talisman Master and had reached the Ninth Stage of Qi Refining.


    With her guidance in cultivation, there would naturally be no problems.


    As for talisman making, though he might not need direct guidance, having the Fourth Elder¡¯s guidance as a cover could help him improve his talisman-making skills faster in the future.


    Otherwise, having just become a medium-grade talisman maker, it would take him at least three to five years to reach the level of a high-grade talisman maker.


    That timeframe would be too long.


    If he had the Fourth Elder¡¯s guidance, he could potentially speed things up when necessary.


    ¡°We¡¯re all family; there¡¯s no need to be so formal.¡±


    ¡°I am Miaoyun¡¯s grandmother, and from now on, I am also your grandmother. If you ever encounter any difficulties or face any challenges, don¡¯t hesitate to come to me.¡±


    ¡°Grandmother still has some influence in the Lu Family,¡±


    The Fourth Elder said with a gentle smile, her expression kind and affable.


    ¡°Yes, Grandmother,¡±


    Lu Changsheng also showed a sincere smile.


    The affectionate words, even though he knew there was some intention of winning him over, still warmed his heart and made him feel a sense of closeness.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng turned to the Fourth Elder and said, ¡°Grandmother, Changsheng does have something to trouble you with.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    The Fourth Elder¡¯s expression remained gentle.


    ¡°Changsheng has a good friend named Li Feiyu, who initially came to the Lu Family with me to become a son-in-law.¡±


    ¡°My friend is different from me. He is solely focused on cultivation, but now he is burdened with having to produce fifty children. So, I would like to ask you, Grandmother, if you could exempt him from having to produce fifty children, or at least reduce the number.¡±


    Lu Changsheng made his request.


    He hadn¡¯t forgotten about his good friend Li Feiyu¡¯s situation. Initially, he wanted to discuss this with Patriarch Lu Yuanding, but because of the situation with Lu Miaohuan, he felt awkward approaching Lu Yuanding.


    Now that he had the opportunity, he naturally brought it up.


    ¡°Such matters are difficult for me to interfere with,¡± the Fourth Elder said thoughtfully. ¡°But since you asked, I¡¯ll see what I can do to help.¡±


    This kind of matter wasn¡¯t a big deal for the Fourth Elder of the Lu Family. If she was willing, it was just a matter of saying a few words.


    Moreover, since Lu Changsheng was making the request, it was even easier to accommodate.


    Lu Changsheng now carried some weight in the eyes of the high-ranking members of the Lu Family.


    Considering it was just a minor matter, she was willing to grant this favor to Lu Changsheng, allowing him to feel more grateful toward the Lu Family.


    After all, Lu Changsheng¡¯s request wasn¡¯t unreasonable.


    This request further elevated the Fourth Elder¡¯s perception and evaluation of Lu Changsheng. He was seen as a person with strong bonds and loyalty.


    In the world of cultivation, having a sense of loyalty and emotional attachment might not be considered a strong point. However, from the Lu Family¡¯s perspective, the Fourth Elder would naturally want Lu Changsheng to be a person with strong bonds and loyalty.


    ¡°On account of you, Changsheng, I will release your friend Li Feiyu from the original contract, and waive all requirements regarding children,¡± the Fourth Elder said. ¡°But rules are rules, and our Lu Family does not support idlers.¡±


    ¡°After waiving the child-bearing requirement, Li Feiyu will no longer receive any benefits or allowances from the Lu Family. He may continue to reside in the Lu Family, but he must contribute in some way.¡±


    ¡°If he cannot accept these terms, then he must leave the Lu Family.¡±


    The Fourth Elder spoke with a mix of gentle kindness and a touch of commanding authority.


    ¡°Thank you, Grandmother,¡± Lu Changsheng said, standing up and respectfully bowing. ¡°I will speak to him about this matter later and get back to you with a response.¡±


    Lu Changsheng found this arrangement reasonable and felt it was enough.


    Having been with the Lu Family for some time, he understood some of the family¡¯s situation.


    While they had their own Spirit Vein blessed lands and businesses, they weren¡¯t overly wealthy.


    For example, many collateral members of the Lu Family at Qingzhu Mountain had to work in refining materials, tending the bamboo groves, or harvesting the Green Spirit Bamboo in order to earn spirit stones.


    In such circumstances, it would be impossible to keep idle individuals around. Providing an option to either work for the Lu Family or leave, while releasing him from the original contract without requiring any compensation, was already very generous.


    Otherwise, under the terms of the original contract, if fifty children were not born within twenty years, Li Feiyu would have had to pay triple the resources and serve the Lu Family for ten years.


    ¡°Alright, just let me know your decision, and I¡¯ll discuss the matter with the Patriarch,¡± the Fourth Elder said with a smile.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun chatted with the Fourth Elder for a while before taking their leave.


    As they left, the Fourth Elder gave them several boxes of pastries and spiritual fruits, making Lu Changsheng feel as though he was visiting family during the New Year.

 Chapter 52: Li Feiyus Choice

    After leaving the Fourth Elder¡¯s residence, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun made their way to visit the Fifth Elder¡¯s residence to purchase some spiritual wine.Lu Changsheng also wanted to ask if the nuptial wine they drank last night was also brewed by the Fifth Elder, as he found the taste quite pleasant.


    ¡°Changsheng, this is the Jade Bamboo Wine you wanted. It¡¯s made from our Lu Family¡¯s Jade Spirit Bamboo and has effects that nourish the body and relieve fatigue.¡±


    ¡°This is Green Pear Wine, made from green pear fruit. It has similar effects to Jade Bamboo Wine but has a slightly more astringent taste. You can try it out.¡±


    ¡°This is White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine, made from white jade spirit rice and dozens of kinds of flower fruits. It nourishes the body and calms the mind, with a rich, sweet, and long-lasting flavor.¡± S~?a??h the N0v?lFire(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°This is Ancient Millet Wine, made from ancient millet spirit rice¡­¡±


    When the Fifth Elder saw Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun arriving to buy spiritual wine, he was very enthusiastic and brought out a variety of spiritual wines for Lu Changsheng to try.


    These spiritual wines were all first-grade spiritual wines, categorized into low, middle, or high grades based on the quality of the ingredients and the fermentation time.


    Brewing wine is different from alchemy; in addition to the raw materials, the greatest cost is the time involved.


    Even if the raw materials for spiritual wine are ordinary, if they are stored in a place of spiritual energy, they can continuously absorb spiritual energy and warm, nourish, and ferment, making the spiritual energy in the wine richer and denser, and improving its quality.


    Lu Changsheng tasted several kinds of spiritual wine and found that the Jade Bamboo Wine and White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine suited his taste the best.


    He then asked Lu Miaoyun about her preferences in spiritual wine. She had similar tastes to him and preferred the White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine.


    Lu Changsheng then expressed to the Fifth Elder his intention to purchase ten bottles of Jade Bamboo Wine and ten jars of White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine.


    He also inquired whether the nuptial wine he drank last night was made by the Fifth Elder.


    The Fifth Elder laughed and told Lu Changsheng that the nuptial wine was called Tiger Wolf Great Nourishment Wine. Drinking a little occasionally is good for both the body and cultivation, but drinking too much can actually be harmful to health.


    Drinking a cup once every ten days or so is sufficient.


    So Lu Changsheng decided to take a bottle of the Tiger Wolf Great Nourishment Wine with him.


    He planned to use it to nourish the health of his wife and concubines.


    The Jade Bamboo Wine and White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine he chose were both low-grade spiritual wines of lower vintage, priced at two spirit stones per bottle and three spirit stones per jar, respectively.


    The Tiger Wolf Great Nourishment Wine, on the other hand, was five spirit stones per bottle.


    In total, the cost came to fifty-five spirit stones, but the Fifth Elder generously offered Lu Changsheng a discount of five spirit stones.


    After purchasing the spiritual wine, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t stay long and took his leave with Lu Miaoyun.


    However, he asked Lu Miaoyun to head back first while he went to Qingzhu Mountain Manor to discuss the earlier matter with Li Feiyu.


    ¡°Brother Changsheng!¡±


    ¡°Brother-in-law!¡±


    ¡°Brother Changsheng!¡±


    ¡°Brother Changsheng, did you come here for something?¡±


    As Lu Changsheng arrived at Qingzhu Mountain Manor, several Lu Family disciples greeted him on the way.


    Since Lu Changsheng had become a medium-grade talisman maker and had married Lu Miaoyun, the other disciples no longer saw him in a negative light.


    In the Lu Family, where everything revolves around the family, Lu Changsheng was now seen as one of their own.


    Even if some people didn¡¯t like him, they wouldn¡¯t be foolish enough to show it.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng¡¯s easygoing nature made it easy for him to get along with everyone. He never offended anyone, so people were generally happy to befriend Lu Changsheng, the talisman maker.


    Although Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t know many of them personally, he would always smile and nod at those who greeted him and exchange a few words.


    Upon arriving at Li Feiyu¡¯s residence, Lu Changsheng rang the doorbell.


    One of Li Feiyu¡¯s wives opened the door.


    Seeing that it was Lu Changsheng, she knew he was there to see Li Feiyu. She politely invited him into the living room, offered him tea, and then went to notify Li Feiyu.


    ¡°Changsheng, why did you come here?¡± Li Feiyu entered the living room shortly after.


    ¡°What? Can¡¯t I visit you for no reason?¡± Lu Changsheng replied with a grin.


    Lu Changsheng laughed. ¡°What¡¯s there to be busy with? I came here today because I have something to discuss with you.¡±


    Li Feiyu nodded with a smile. ¡°What is it? What¡¯s on your mind?¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a sip of tea and said, ¡°It¡¯s about your requirement to have fifty children within twenty years.¡±


    Li Feiyu¡¯s expression changed instantly upon hearing this, his entire body tensing up with a look of surprise and anticipation as he watched Lu Changsheng closely.


    He had previously said he didn¡¯t want to trouble Lu Changsheng, but over the years, the Lu Family had begun putting pressure on him to produce more children as part of his role as an immortal seedling.


    Because of his relationship with Lu Changsheng, Uncle Fu had been relatively lenient with him, but he had still mentioned the matter a few times.


    Under the pressure, Li Feiyu had already had five children, with two more on the way.


    Lu Changsheng remained silent, observing Li Feiyu¡¯s anxious expression. He then took another sip of tea, letting out a contented sigh before speaking. ¡°I didn¡¯t talk to the Patriarch about it.¡±


    Li Feiyu was taken aback.


    Seeing Li Feiyu¡¯s reaction, Lu Changsheng chuckled. ¡°I brought your situation up with the Fourth Elder, and she has agreed to your request.¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained the options the Fourth Elder had given Li Feiyu, without keeping him in suspense.


    ¡°Good, good, that¡¯s great!¡±


    Li Feiyu exclaimed excitedly.


    Being able to be released from the contract without having to pay any price or be compelled to have fifty children was already more than he could have hoped for.


    He took a deep breath and sincerely thanked Lu Changsheng, ¡°Changsheng, thank you so much for this!¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for such formalities between us,¡± Lu Changsheng said, waving his hand dismissively. ¡°Feiyu, have you decided whether to stay with the Lu Family or leave?¡±


    Lu Changsheng truly considered Li Feiyu a brother and was glad to be able to help him in this matter.


    He had intended to speak to the Patriarch about it as soon as he became a medium-grade talisman maker, but because of the matter with Lu Miaohuan, he had been hesitant to speak up.


    ¡°Although the children belong to the Lu Family, they¡¯re still young, and I can¡¯t just walk away and leave them behind,¡± Li Feiyu said thoughtfully. ¡°I choose to stay and work for the Lu Family. Maybe later, when the kids are older and I¡¯ve reached the mid-stages of Qi Refining, I can reconsider my options.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, agreeing with Li Feiyu¡¯s decision.


    At Li Feiyu¡¯s current Third Qi Refining Stage , it would be challenging to venture out as a rogue cultivator. Staying with the Lu Family for now seemed like the better choice. If he could, Lu Changsheng would be happy to assist Li Feiyu as well.


    Lu Changsheng then joked, ¡°With seven kids already, you might even find some with Spirit Roots! They might surprise you with their talent and guide you as a father.¡±


    Li Feiyu laughed and shook his head. ¡°I don¡¯t hope for that. People say cultivation is wonderful, but when you walk the path of an immortal, you realize it¡¯s not as beautiful as it seems.¡±


    ¡°If possible, I would prefer that none of them have Spirit Roots and could lead a peaceful, carefree life in the mundane world,¡± he said.


    Hearing Li Feiyu¡¯s words, Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow in surprise. ¡°That¡¯s not the kind of thing I¡¯d expect you to say. Are you starting to regret embarking on the path of cultivation?¡±


    This was not the Li Feiyu that Lu Changsheng remembered.


    He recalled the time when Li Feiyu made the bold decision to forsake his position as the young leader of the Crimson Whale Gang to become a son-in-law in the Lu Family, motivated by his desire for immortality.


    Li Feiyu had said, ¡°Life is just a fleeting dream that lasts for less than a hundred years. If I see the opportunity for immortality, I can¡¯t miss it.¡±


    Now, hearing his friend talk about wishing his children could live a mundane life, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but be surprised by the change in attitude.

 Chapter 53: Encouragement, Heavenly Demon Spirit Root!

    ¡°I don¡¯t regret it at all, but sometimes I wonder if it¡¯s worth it.¡±Li Feiyu shook his head slightly and said with some emotion.


    People always grow. Having been with the Lu Family for over four years, he had his rough edges smoothed out and was no longer as full of vigor as before.


    Lu Changsheng fell silent for a moment upon hearing these words.


    He remembered his past self.


    When he graduated, he was full of passion and drive, but a few years later, he gradually started to give up.


    Li Feiyu¡¯s situation was even more severe.


    In the mortal world, he was the young master of the Crimson Whale Gang and a top expert at eighteen years old. It¡¯s not an exaggeration to say he was a prodigy.


    But upon entering the cultivation world and becoming the Lu Family¡¯s son-in-law, although he stepped onto the path of cultivation, his life revolved around having children, and he saw almost no hope in his cultivation journey.


    How could such a life maintain its initial passion and sharpness?


    Lu Changsheng stood up and patted Li Feiyu on the shoulder, saying, ¡°Feiyu, I always remember the words you said at the beginning.¡±


    ¡°When you chose to join the Lu Family, you said, ¡°Life is but a dream, lasting only a century. Upon encountering a fate with immortals, it must not be missed.¡±¡®


    ¡°You and I are lucky enough to have the Spirit Root. We can walk on the path of immortality and see scenery that ordinary people can¡¯t see. We are already luckier than ninety nine percent of people in the world.¡±


    ¡°We must press on boldly and strive forward fearlessly to live up to the great gifts bestowed by the heavens!¡±


    ¡°The path to seeking immortals may be difficult and perilous, but it is merely a landscape along the journey of life.¡±


    ¡°Stay true to your original intentions, forge ahead, and maintain consistency. Even if you fail, you will not regret it.¡±


    ¡°Or else, possessing the fate with immortals and the Spirit Root, yet giving up on yourself and quitting halfway, ultimately leading a mediocre life¡ªwould you be content with that?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Li Feiyu and spoke up.


    He didn¡¯t want to see his once vigorous and single-minded friend in the pursuit of immortality have his sharp edges smoothed down by this kind of life, lose his initial spirit, and ultimately lead a mediocre life.


    Moreover, these words were not only for Li Feiyu to hear but also for himself. He always outwardly appeared to lack ambition, desiring nothing more than a stable life.


    In reality, from the moment he awakened memories of his past life and learned about the existence of immortals in this world, he felt an endless yearning to cultivate immortality.


    There¡¯s no particular reason for it. Immortals are what they are, and if there are immortals, one must seek them out. There¡¯s no reason required; there¡¯s no need for one.


    However, he has a system by his side, allowing him to see hope and fill himself with optimism for his future!


    Li Feiyu was shocked to hear Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    He never expected that his friend, who had always shown no great ambition and only desired many wives, children, and grandchildren, would say something so profound and impactful.


    Yet he knew that Lu Changsheng was comforting and encouraging him.


    But the next moment, he suddenly remembered that during a gathering three years prior, Han Lin mentioned that Lu Changsheng had once ranked first in the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s fourth assessment, the ¡®Heart Questioning Platform.¡¯


    The Heart Questioning Platform tested a person¡¯s dao heart, the state of mind, and determination in seeking immortality!


    Lu Changsheng achieving first place made it impossible for him to truly lack ambition and give up seeking immortality.


    ¡°Of course, Changsheng knows he has a ninth-grade Spirit Root and has no way on the immortal path in this life, so he is seeking immortality in a different way.¡±


    ¡°¡¯By marrying and having children, he extends his quest for immortality through his descendants.¡±


    Li Feiyu thought to himself.


    At that moment, he felt as if his mind was opened up.


    If someone truly lacked ambition and was merely obsessed with women and procreation, how could he, shortly after joining the Lu Family, sell the flying sword he acquired, spending all his spirit stones on learning talisman making?


    And within just four and a half years, he went from being a son-in-law to becoming a medium-grade talisman maker and marrying the granddaughter of a Lu Family elder!


    This is clearly not something that someone lacking ambition and preoccupied with women could achieve.


    If his good friend could do so well, how could he allow himself to fall behind?


    Looking at Lu Changsheng, his gaze gradually became firm as he spoke, ¡°Content? Of course, I am not content!¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, you are right. Seeking immortality is difficult. We are fortunate to encounter this fate with immortals; how could we give up easily?¡±


    ¡°Ordinary people seek fame, wealth, power, and beautiful companions, but we pursue becoming immortals and living forever. How could that be simple or easy?¡±


    ¡°Precisely because of this, we must strive even harder and have a heart that dares to try even when the outcome is uncertain!¡±


    ¡°Life is but a dream lasting only a century. Since we¡¯ve encountered fate with immortals, how could we live out our lives in mediocrity?¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Changsheng!¡±


    Li Feiyu spoke with a newfound vigor in his eyes, and a sharp flame burned within him.


    ¡°Why thank me?¡±


    ¡°I just don¡¯t want to see you lose your sharp edges and become dull before you even truly step into the cultivation world,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    He didn¡¯t have many friends in this world, and if he were to count them, the only one was the person in front of him, Li Feiyu.


    He hoped that Li Feiyu would be able to go further along the path of cultivation in the future.


    ¡°How could I, Li Feiyu, be defeated so easily?¡±


    ¡°Now that I¡¯m no longer bound by a paper contract, once my child is older and I break through to the mid Qi Refining stage, I¡¯ll venture out and truly experience the world of cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, if I continue like this, I¡¯m afraid I really will lose my sharp edges and become dull.¡±


    ¡°If I end up as a pile of bones one day, I may need your help to take care of my wives and children.¡±


    Li Feiyu said with a carefree smile.


    He was born in a Jianghu gang, and he was very open-minded about his own life and death, but he just couldn¡¯t let go of the people around him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be in such a hurry to make a flag,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a slight twitch of his mouth.


    ¡°What do you mean by making a flag?¡±


    Li Feiyu asked.


    ¡°Nothing much. If anything happens, I¡¯ll take care of your wives and children!¡± Lu Changsheng smiled and shook his head. S?a??h the N0v?lFir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Feiyu didn¡¯t pay much attention to these words, and the two continued to catch up.


    Since Lu Changsheng had moved to Qingzhu Valley, the two of them hadn¡¯t had as many opportunities to chat.


    Lu Changsheng took out a bottle of jade bamboo wine he had just bought from the fifth elder, and he and Li Feiyu shared the bottle.


    After sharing a drink, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t stay for long and soon left to go back to the fourth elder¡¯s residence to relay Li Feiyu¡¯s situation.


    The fourth elder handled the matter efficiently and resolved Li Feiyu¡¯s situation the next day, freeing him from the contract he had signed with the Lu Family.


    Under Uncle Fu¡¯s arrangement, Li Feiyu chose to become a spirit butcher because he had trained in martial arts and swordsmanship.


    A spirit butcher is similar to a secular butcher but involves processing demonic beasts¡¯ corpses by skinning, deboning, extracting marrow, and retrieving cores.


    Many demonic beasts require intricate processing after being hunted; otherwise, the materials can be wasted or damaged. In such cases, skilled spirit butchers are called upon to handle the dissection and collection of materials.


    Since Li Feiyu decided to become a spirit butcher, the Lu Family naturally assigned an experienced mentor to guide him.


    If Li Feiyu were a bit more skilled, he would have liked to join the Lu Family¡¯s patrol and hunting teams to hunt demonic beasts.


    Seeing Li Feiyu free himself from fathering more children and begin learning a trade, Lu Changsheng felt at ease.


    This was the most he could do to help him.


    ¡­


    At the border between Qingzhou and Jizhou in Jiang Country, there was a precipitous, jagged landscape filled with thick, heavy fog, with bottomless cliffs.


    The eerie winds howled through the gorge, and gray mist blanketed the area, creating an unsettling atmosphere.


    The blood-red lake in the center had already dried up, leaving only a massive blood cocoon and a pile of bones.


    The blood cocoon pulsed with a faint glow, resembling a quietly beating heart, breathing rhythmically in an eerie manner.


    At this moment, the blood cocoon emitted a dull heartbeat sound, like the beating of a giant drum, causing the entire valley to tremble.


    A moment later, a figure of an old man and a young man appeared in mid-air.


    The young man wore a loose black robe, his head of jet-black hair tied up with a wooden hairpin. He was exceptionally handsome, with a captivating appearance, exuding an aura of an ageless, otherworldly ancient presence that didn¡¯t seem to belong to his age.


    ¡°No wonder it¡¯s a Heavenly Demon Spirit Root. It merged with the Demon Lord¡¯s blood so quickly, completing the baptism.¡±


    The young man looked at the blood cocoon and chuckled softly, exuding a strange charisma.


    ¡°Congratulations, Patriarch! Congratulations!¡±


    The old man immediately bowed and congratulated.


    The young man chuckled softly and raised his hand, pointing gently at the blood cocoon.


    At once, the blood cocoon began to crack and shatter, turning into fragments of blood-red light, revealing the man wrapped inside.


    The man appeared to be around twenty years old, with refined and handsome features. His skin was fair and delicate, but a crescent-shaped blood-red lotus mark faintly appeared on his brow, giving him an indescribable aura of malevolence.


    He slowly regained consciousness and opened his eyes. His gaze was different from that of ordinary people, with dark, deep blood-red pupils that seemed to pierce the soul.


    ¡°Where am I?¡±


    ¡°I remember¡­ I think I encountered mountain bandits, then jumped off a cliff¡­¡±


    Qu Changge seemed to awaken from a dream, his blood-red eyes filled with confusion as he rubbed his brow.


    But the next moment, he couldn¡¯t help but be shocked when he saw that his palms had become as white as jade, his nails were sharp and scarlet.


    ¡°What, what is this¡­¡±


    Then he saw the surrounding pile of bones and was further startled, shocked beyond belief.


    Before he could express his astonishment, a young man came to him and laughed loudly, ¡°Today, you will become my disciple.¡±

 Chapter 54: Only Strength is Eternal!

    Jiang Country, Qingzhou, Zhoushan Prefecture.A young boy, a young man, and an old man appeared out of thin air in a desolate, dilapidated, overgrown courtyard.


    ¡°Is this my home? What happened to my home!?¡±


    The young man looked at the dilapidated courtyard in front of him, frowning slightly.


    It was clear that this courtyard had been uninhabited for a long time.


    Qu Changge looked around the situation in front of him and couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of foreboding.


    He quickly made a circle around the courtyard and then ran to the gate, confirming that this was indeed his home.


    ¡°How could my parents move? They were fine!¡±


    ¡°Even if they moved, it wouldn¡¯t make sense for them to abandon this house.¡±


    Qu Changge muttered to himself quietly, but his heart was filled with a sharp pain that caused his body to tremble. His dark red eyes glowed with a blood-red light, like half-dried blood.


    He fought against the sharp pain in his heart and ran to the main street, asking passersby about what had happened to the Qu family.


    However, when the people on the street saw his dark red eyes, they reacted like frightened rabbits, their faces changing drastically as they fled in fear.


    Finally, a vendor, trembling in fear, spoke.


    ¡°The Qu family suffered some misfortune a year ago, and the entire family was killed. I¡¯ve heard that the case has not been solved even now.¡±


    When he heard these words, it was as if a thunderbolt struck Qu Changge; his mind felt like it had exploded.


    His legs buckled, and he half-kneeled on the ground, coughing up a mouthful of blood.


    ¡°No, no, no!!! That¡¯s impossible! It can¡¯t be true!!!¡±


    He muttered in disbelief, his mind filled with images of his kind and loving parents, his sweet and innocent sister.


    He could not believe that his parents, sister, Uncle Xu, and Aunt were all dead.


    But now the truth was in front of him, and he could not find any reason to explain it away.


    ¡°Ah!!!¡±


    Qu Changge let out a long howl, his eyes splitting and shedding two lines of blood tears, full of grief.


    His expression was one of painful ferocity; the blood-red lotus mark on his brow intensified as strands of blood-red energy surged within him, causing a blood-red phantom of a three-headed, six-armed figure to appear behind him.


    Most shockingly, his black hair turned white at a visibly fast pace.


    ¡°As expected of a Heavenly Demon Spirit Root; he hasn¡¯t even begun training, and yet the demon lord¡¯s blood has already awakened the demon blood within him.¡±


    The young man observed Qu Changge¡¯s state and smiled lightly.


    ¡°Patriarch, he might think we are responsible for this and harbor resentment?¡±


    The old man asked cautiously.


    ¡°So what if he holds resentment? Resentment fuels motivation.¡±


    ¡°Given this young man¡¯s potential, with dedicated cultivation, in at most a century, he can achieve the Heavenly Demon Body. What I want is for him to attain the Heavenly Demon Body as quickly as possible and master it to perfection.¡±


    The young man spoke calmly, his face always showing a faint smile.


    At that moment, Qu Changge suddenly stood up from his kneeling position on the ground, panting heavily, breathing heavily, and trembling all over as he clenched his fists and walked out into the courtyard.


    With a ferocious expression and blood-red eyes, he glared at the young man and old man and shouted, ¡°Did you do this?!¡±


    ¡°Impudent!¡±


    The old man rebuked him immediately, exuding a sense of authority that made Qu Changge feel like he was carrying a heavy burden and struggling to breathe.


    The young man waved his hand dismissively and spoke to Qu Changge.


    ¡°Today, your master will teach you the first lesson: never act impulsively. You must think thrice before taking action.¡±


    ¡°What is the point of impulsively questioning me like this?¡±


    ¡°What if I did it? What if I didn¡¯t?¡±


    ¡°Your behavior is foolish. Aside from your own incompetence and rage, it will only bring you trouble, and you will end up losing your life for no reason, achieving nothing.¡±


    ¡°Remember, in this world, only your own strength is eternal!¡±


    ¡°You possess the Heavenly Demon Spirit Root and have been baptized with the demon lord¡¯s blood. You are a peerless talent in practicing the demonic path.¡±


    ¡°What you should do now is endure, focus on cultivation, and once you have the strength, then investigate the truth and avenge your family.¡±


    ¡°However, since it¡¯s your first offense, your master will forgive it.¡±


    The young man spoke in a calm tone.


    ¡°Now that you¡¯ve seen your home, let¡¯s go.¡±


    After the young man finished speaking, the three of them transformed into a beam of divine light and disappeared from the courtyard.


    ¡­


    Qingzhu Valley.


    In an estate.


    ¡°When you are in a hurry, mind your own business; when encountering injustice, think about self-reliance.¡±


    ¡°When the enemy stands, the first move is yours; choose harmony over conflict.


    ¡°The root of disaster lies in personal desires; accept your fate and then cultivate yourself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was holding a wooden tablet, teaching Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Wuyu, and Lu Wuyou the classic three-character scripture.


    ¡°Husband, it¡¯s time to eat.¡±


    ¡°What are you teaching them?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miaoyun came over to call Lu Changsheng to dinner.


    ¡°The kids are around three or four years old now, so I made up some things for them to read as an introduction to learning.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood up with a smile, calling a group of young children inside to eat.


    Lu Miaoyun knew that although her husband came from a humble background, he was very studious and often read books. So, it was normal for him to create some introductory phrases for the children to read. However, the sentences he created sounded a bit unusual to her.


    She didn¡¯t dwell on it much, her bright face showing a sweet smile. She said, ¡°For an introduction to learning, there is a Bailu Mountain Villa in Qingzhu Mountain, where scholars from the secular world have been invited. Husband, you can send Ping¡¯an and the others there for learning.¡±


    ¡°My husband is usually busy with other matters, so you can leave these things to me.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun spoke up.


    ¡°Maybe when they¡¯re a bit older, I¡¯ll send them all together next year.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in agreement.


    The Bailu Mountain Villa is inside Qingzhu Mountain, so it¡¯s not far away, so his wife and concubines can pick up and drop off the children every day.


    After all, he doesn¡¯t have much time to teach these children, and he might not teach them very well himself.


    Lu Changsheng doesn¡¯t have many high expectations for these children. As long as they grow up safely and don¡¯t cause trouble for him, that¡¯s enough.


    He¡¯s not like most parents who hope their children will become outstanding individuals.


    He doesn¡¯t have high expectations, as the system allows him to know which of his children have Spirit Roots.


    Among this group of children, only two have Spirit Roots. The other children do not, so they will go into the secular world.


    With him as their father, these children will already be better off than most ordinary people when they enter the secular world. Further effort can only take them so far. S~?a??h the n0v?l(?)ire.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Of course, he does have some requirements. He plans to have the children learn martial arts for strength and achieve martial arts mastery.


    Then, they can start families and establish a martial arts family in the secular world, extending the Lu family line.


    To be honest, with him as their father, achieving these goals isn¡¯t too difficult.


    As for his two children with Spirit Root, Lu Changsheng doesn¡¯t have many demands for them, either.


    After all, the quality of their Spirit Roots was already set.


    He knows very well how difficult it is to pursue cultivation with such a Spirit Root.


    And Lu Changsheng doesn¡¯t want his children to push themselves too hard or endure too much hardship, he believes that moderation is enough.


    After all, one can¡¯t rush the process. The Lu family doesn¡¯t seek immediate success but instead focuses on a long-term future.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think too much about it and went to the dining hall to eat with Lu Miaoyun and the children.

 Chapter 55: Jade Bamboo Rice, Mysticism!

    There was a large revolving round table in the middle of the dining room, allowing the whole family to sit together.Of course, the children were too young to sit at the table now, but when they grew older or if he had more wives and concubines, the table would no longer be enough to accommodate them all.


    ¡°Husband, this Jade Bamboo Rice has been cooked with spiritual fire for three hours by Little Qing. Try it and see how it tastes.¡± s?a??h th? Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Once Lu Changsheng was seated at the head of the table, Lu Miaoyun brought over a small wooden bucket made of jade spirit bamboo and served him a bowl of rice.


    Each grain of rice in the bowl was fresh green, exquisite, and translucent like agate jade, exuding a bamboo fragrance that was captivating and mouthwatering.


    Lu Changsheng took a bite and found it left a lingering fragrance in his mouth.


    After taking a couple more bites, he commented, ¡°As expected of first-tier spirit rice, the taste is truly exceptional.¡±


    ¡°You all should try it as well,¡± Lu Changsheng said to his wives and concubines.


    This Jade Bamboo Rice had just been delivered by the Lu Family the day before. It was part of the benefits Lu Family offered him for becoming a medium-grade talisman master.


    After his promotion, his basic benefits did not change much.


    In addition to the usual ten spirit stones, thirty pounds of spirit rice, and a bottle of Yellow Dragon Elixir per month, he now received an additional twenty pounds of the Lu Family¡¯s specialty, Jade Bamboo Rice, each month.


    Jade Bamboo Rice had each grain as vibrant as jade.


    It not only contained rich spiritual energy and tasted sweet and fragrant, but eating it long-term could also nourish the body, cleanse impurities, and purify the flesh.


    Ordinary grains and vegetables would leave impurities in the body. This is why cultivators usually ate spirit rice.


    Compared to regular spirit rice, Jade Bamboo Rice was of a higher grade, classified as first-tier spirit rice.


    Even for the Lu Family, the annual production was quite limited.


    Only the elders and special guest elders received a certain quota each month.


    With Lu Changsheng¡¯s promotion to medium-grade talisman master and his marriage to Lu Miaoyun, the Lu Family provided him with twenty pounds of Jade Bamboo Rice each month.


    In addition to the Jade Bamboo Rice reward, there was another change: by completing the Lu Family¡¯s assigned talisman-making tasks each month, he could earn an additional bonus of spirit stones.


    Before, there were no bonuses for completing the tasks.


    The bonus was not a lot, just ten spirit stones, but it was a fair amount.


    If he could exceed the required tasks and produce additional talismans, the Lu Family would purchase them at market price, which was an indirect improvement in his treatment and a motivating factor.


    Lu Changsheng had no objections to these changes and thought they were satisfactory.


    After all, the Lu Family had given him Lu Miaoyun as his wife and a servant girl as part of her dowry, which was also a form of reward.


    After spending several days together, Lu Changsheng had grown quite fond of Lu Miaoyun, his young wife.


    Although she had the typical disposition of a young girl, she was sweet and sensible.


    She didn¡¯t carry herself with an entitled demeanor and quickly integrated with his current wives and concubines, getting along harmoniously and showing qualities of a great wife.


    Lu Changsheng was very pleased with this.


    As the saying goes, a beautiful face is not as valuable as a clever mind, and a virtuous wife will support your ambition to soar to the heavens.


    For Lu Changsheng at this point their appearance and physique were not his primary concerns.


    An above-average appearance was sufficient, but the quality of their spiritual roots and moral character were the main factors.


    ¡°Thank you, Husband.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Husband.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Husband.¡±


    Upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, his wives and concubines began eating.


    However, there wasn¡¯t much Jade Bamboo Rice; only a small wooden bucket was cooked.


    After Lu Changsheng took a large bowl, the others could only share a small portion for a taste.


    At this time, Little Qing brought over a tray with the remaining dishes and placed them on the table. Being Lu Miaoyun¡¯s maid, her skills involved spiritual planting and cooking.


    Although she was not a spiritual chef, her culinary skills were excellent¡ªon par with top chefs in the mortal world.


    So, after following Lu Miaoyun, she took on the role of a little chef in the household.


    ¡°There¡¯s still room, Little Qing, you can sit down and eat too,¡± said Lu Changsheng. ¡°I don¡¯t have so many rules here.¡±


    Little Qing looked at Lu Changsheng with her clear big eyes, showing a sweet smile on her face and responded crisply, ¡°This servant isn¡¯t hungry.¡±


    ¡°Little Qing, when husband asks you to sit down, you should sit down,¡± Lu Miaoyun said.


    Lu Miaoyun, who was beside him, knew her husband did not care much for formality or excessive rituals. She stood up and took Little Qing¡¯s arm, seating her beside her.


    ¡°Thank you, Young Master,¡± Little Qing responded crisply and then served herself a bowl of rice and ate it in small bites.


    ¡­


    Time flew by, and more than a month had passed.


    With the daily nourishment from Jade Bamboo Rice and spiritual wine, Lu Changsheng could clearly feel his physical condition improving significantly.


    However, there was still no progress in the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique. Unfortunately, that was the nature of a Genuine Level body tempering technique.


    Though powerful, the threshold for training is really high. It¡¯s very difficult to get started, and it has extremely high physical requirements.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s body had not been weakened by indulgence, which was already an achievement. Thus, he had a long way to go to improve his physical foundation.


    To cultivate the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, he had to gradually nourish his body over time. At his current pace, he estimated it would take at least two or three years to achieve even a basic understanding of the technique.


    Unless, of course, he obtained a magical artifact through a system lottery as he previously hoped. He could then integrate it into his body using the refinement technique and use it to nourish himself.


    However, this possibility seemed far off. Recently, his twenty-first child was just born. To attempt the lottery, he would need to father nine more children.


    Even after reaching a total of thirty children, there was no guarantee the system would reward him with a gift.


    Regardless of whether the system would provide anything, Lu Changsheng remained focused on his primary goal: fathering children.


    After over a month of effort, Lu Miaoyun successfully conceived.


    Although female cultivators often experience a depletion of spiritual energy during pregnancy, which can hinder their cultivation, the high-ranking members of the Lu Family were delighted with the news.


    To them, the more children the couple had, the more stable the marriage would be, further solidifying Lu Changsheng¡¯s ties to the Lu Family.


    Lu Changsheng was also very pleased.


    Given that Lu Miaoyun had a seventh-grade Spirit Root, there was a high probability that their children would inherit a Spirit Root as well.


    In particular, considering the precedent set by Qu Zhenzhen, he was eagerly looking forward to the child in Lu Miaoyun¡¯s womb.


    Following Lu Miaoyun¡¯s pregnancy, Patriarch Lu Yuanding and the four elders provided her with nourishing supplements.


    In the world of cultivation, there is a mystical belief that if the mother has a healthy environment and receives adequate nourishment and spiritual energy during pregnancy, the child is more likely to possess a Spirit Root of higher quality.


    While the veracity of this belief was difficult to confirm, Lu Changsheng, having the means, was willing to accept this mystical concept and take advantage of it.


    He used some of his spirit stones to ensure his wives and children had access to spirit rice and spiritual vegetables daily.


    Previously, the thirty pounds of spirit rice he received monthly from the Lu Family was far from enough for the entire family.


    It was primarily allocated to him, and his wives and children only got to enjoy spirit rice and spiritual vegetables occasionally.


    However, with the recent improvements in the Lu Family¡¯s benefits, the steady income from selling talismans through Hong Yi, and the gains from Niutou Mountain, Lu Changsheng could now allocate his resources to improve his wives¡¯ and children¡¯s diet.

 Chapter 56: My Demonic Brother-in-law!

    On this day, Lu Changsheng received a letter.It was from Hong Yi, reporting that his sent agents had learned some news in Zhoushan Prefecture.


    A strange man had appeared at the Qu Family estate. Based on the investigation, there was a high likelihood that this man was Qu Changge.


    Someone had recognized Qu Changge by appearance at the time, and the fact that the man appeared inside the Qu Family estate and asked about what had happened with the Qu Family made it almost certain that this man was indeed Qu Changge.


    However, something was off, as Qu Changge had once been known for his refined, scholarly appearance, but now he seemed to have become sinister and demonic. His eyes were a deep red, like those of a monster.


    Hong Yi wrote in the letter that Qu Changge vanished after his appearance, leaving no further information.


    Hong Yi suspected that Qu Changge might have also started cultivating, but his path was that of the demonic, urging Lu Changsheng to be cautious.


    ¡°Demonic path.¡±


    After reading the letter, Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes slightly.


    As far as he knew, the Jiang Country¡¯s cultivation world was dominated by the Heavenly Sword Sect, with several immortal sects, cultivation families, and immortal cities all aligned with the righteous path.


    There were no known demonic forces in the Jiang Country. Occasionally, there might be some rogue cultivators who had obtained demonic inheritances.


    Lu Changsheng did not expect his brother-in-law to have gone down the demonic path.


    ¡°I wonder if my brother-in-law will come looking for Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered this.


    He was not particularly concerned about his brother-in-law finding his way to Qingzhu Mountain.


    After all, his conscience was clear, so he had nothing to fear.


    He had not only saved Qu Zhenzhen, but they also shared mutual affection.


    How could his brother-in-law cause him trouble?


    Even if Qu Changge did not know the whole truth and came to confront him, he would need the ability to find him first.


    In Lu Changsheng¡¯s opinion, Qu Zhenzhen had an eighth-grade Spirit Root. Even if her brother also had a Spirit Root, it was unlikely to be particularly exceptional.


    Moreover, in Jiang Country, demonic cultivators were treated as outcasts, and no one would risk openly pursuing Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Sigh, it seems my brother-in-law is also a tragic figure,¡± he thought. ¡°He pursued the path of cultivation, but followed the demonic path. He returned home only to find his family wiped out.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed and shook his head.


    He had a somewhat favorable impression of his brother-in-law, even though they had never met.


    Qu Zhenzhen had told him many stories about her childhood, and she often mentioned her brother.


    According to Qu Zhenzhen, her brother was always studying and had a serious demeanor.


    He loved to lecture her and discuss complex principles, but he was not entirely rigid.


    He cared deeply for his sister, often helping her out when she made mistakes and covering for her in front of their parents.


    ¡°I won¡¯t tell Zhenzhen about this for now, so as not to worry her.¡±


    ¡°If, in the future, I have the ability and the chance to help my brother-in-law, I will consider doing so, provided he is still alive.¡±


    ¡°But as for now, it¡¯s not something I can do much about.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, deciding not to dwell too much on the matter. After all, he was only a low-level cultivator at the third stage of Qi Refining, simply trying to get by on Qingzhu Mountain. He didn¡¯t have the capacity to assist his brother-in-law at the moment, so there was no need to worry about it.


    Shortly after, he replied to Hong Yi, telling him not to inquire about Qu Changge¡¯s news anymore.


    Otherwise, getting involved with the demon cultivator will be a problem.


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    ¡°Husband, I¡¯ve completed the process of guiding qi into my body and have become a cultivator!¡±


    On this day, Qu Zhenzhen, wearing a golden hairpin and a pink and white dress, approached Lu Changsheng with joy and excitement.


    After more than a year at Qingzhu Mountain, the baby fat on her face had disappeared, and her youthful innocence had matured. Her figure had become more voluptuous.


    Her pure and lovely face now had a touch of charm and grace of a married woman and mother. S?a??h th? Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°My dear Zhenzhen has broken through the first stage of Qi Refining!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was very happy to hear this news.


    With Spirit Roots, Lu Changsheng naturally hoped that his wives would also embark on the path of cultivation and accompany him for a longer time.


    Even if they didn¡¯t become a help in the future, at least cultivation would benefit their bodies in various ways.


    The reason why Qu Zhenzhen only broke through the first level of qi refinement now was because she had previously been pregnant, nursing her baby, and recovering her body, which delayed her cultivation.


    Otherwise, with the second-level Spirit Vain in Qingzhu Valley, even without cultivation resources, she would have broken through the first stage of Qi Refining long ago.


    Looking at his charming young wife, whose every expression was full of allure, Lu Changsheng embraced her and said, ¡°To celebrate my dear Zhenzhen becoming a cultivator, let me reward you properly.¡±


    Even though she was already a mother, Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s shy nature had not changed.


    Upon hearing this, her heart fluttered with embarrassment, her cheeks flushed crimson.


    Before she could say anything, she felt warm lips on hers, and then her body softened. Soon, she was almost clinging to Lu Changsheng.


    After a while, she reluctantly parted her lips. ¡°Husband, let¡¯s¡­ let¡¯s go back to the room¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, we¡¯re in our own home, and there¡¯s no one here.¡± Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly.


    Then, amidst Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s stuttering and the rustling sound, the courtyard, in the midst of autumn, gained a hint of spring.


    In the following days, Lu Changsheng devoted most of his energy to Qu Zhenzhen.


    Now that Qu Zhenzhen had broken through the first stage of Qi Refining and had rested for half a year since the last childbirth, he naturally had to take good care of her and prepare for the second child.


    In the blink of an eye, it was the end of the month. At the end of each month, it was the day when the fourth elder taught talisman-making.


    On this day, after breakfast, Lu Changsheng went to the residence of the fourth elder. Since he had been there before, he didn¡¯t need anyone to show him the way.


    Walking through the corridor, Lu Changsheng arrived at a quiet courtyard. The walls of the courtyard were surrounded by emerald green bamboo, and in the middle stood a small pavilion with five tables and chairs placed beside it.


    At this moment, there was a stunning figure standing tall beside the pavilion.


    Her face was beautiful, her eyes clear as water, wearing a simple and elegant white dress. Her long, lustrous black hair cascaded down her shoulders, framing her slender waist and round hips, contrasting with her white attire.


    Despite her simple white dress and embroidered shoes, her graceful figure and elegant temperament exuded a unique charm, giving off an ethereal and otherworldly aura.


    The gentle breeze brushed by, carrying with it strands of sunlight that fell upon the woman¡¯s white dress, giving her an aura of sanctity, as if she were adorned with a layer of holy golden radiance, making her appear more sacred and noble.


    Seeing her standing there so gracefully, like a character stepped out of a painting, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but show a hint of amazement in his eyes.


    He couldn¡¯t help but wonder if it was because he had awakened memories, and the first ¡°immortal¡± he saw in the cultivation world was Lu Miaoge, which led to him harboring a special sentiment towards her.


    Before, when he saw Lu Miaoge, due to the gap in their status and identity, Lu Changsheng had thoughts about her but didn¡¯t feel much.


    Now, with the confidence given by the system and the elevation of the Lu Family¡¯s status, Lu Miaoge in front of him was no longer so unattainable.


    As a result, when he saw Lu Miaoge, he couldn¡¯t help but have some thoughts that he hadn¡¯t had before, and he wanted to indulge in the idea of pressing this seemingly ethereal fairy down and enjoying her freely.


    ¡°Sigh, it¡¯s no wonder many people, once they have wealth and power, become morally corrupt.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but shake his head inwardly.


    He had only recently married his wife, Lu Miaoyun, and now he was having inappropriate thoughts about his wife¡¯s cousin.


    ¡°Miss Lu,¡± Lu Changsheng greeted Lu Miaoge without much thought.


    As the talisman master of the Lu Family, Lu Miaoge would often come to learn talisman making from the fourth elders on this day every month.


    Since the other Lu Family juniors who came to learn talisman-making were all apprentices, the fourth elders divided the teaching into two batches.


    In the morning, it was Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng, and in the afternoon, it was the other Lu Family juniors.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng,¡± Lu Miaoge greeted Lu Changsheng with a faint smile when she saw him.


    Her smile was shallow, like a snow lotus on the Tianshan Mountains, just blooming and then retracting, returning to its otherworldly and elegant appearance.


    This made Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think to himself that the two sisters were quite alike in this aspect. They both didn¡¯t like to smile, but when they did, they were very attractive.


    He didn¡¯t go up to talk to her or anything like that. Even though he had thoughts about Lu Miaoge in his heart, he couldn¡¯t just go pursue her.


    One reason was that his identity and situation weren¡¯t suitable for pursuing her, and another reason was that girls weren¡¯t pursued; they were attracted.


    Lu Changsheng sat down at the nearby table, waiting for the fourth elder to come over.

 Chapter 57: Taking Talisman Making Class with Miss!

    Not long after, the fourth elder arrived at the courtyard.Her black hair with silver threads was elegantly tied up, and she was wearing a green-brown dress. She looked like a dignified and graceful lady.


    ¡°Grandmother.¡±


    ¡°Aunt.¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge immediately bowed respectfully to the fourth elder.


    ¡°No need for formalities, please have a seat.¡±


    The fourth elder waved her hand with a gentle and kind expression


    Then she looked at two of them and said, ¡°Changsheng, Miaoge, show me the Talismans you¡¯ve been practicing recently.¡±


    Upon hearing this, both of them took out their Talisman crafting tools and began drawing Talismans.


    Lu Changsheng was still drawing the Fire Cloud Talisman he had revealed earlier.


    After all, when he first revealed himself as a first-tier medium-grade Talisman Master, his success rate was only one or two out of ten, so he naturally needed more practice.


    The fourth elder glanced at the two people drawing the talisman and was a little surprised when she saw Lu Changsheng drawing the Fire Cloud Talisman one stroke at a time and with a steady wrist.


    Then, under the gaze of the fourth elder, Lu Changsheng successfully completed the Fire Cloud Talisman.


    ¡°Changsheng, you should have a success rate of about sixty to seventy percent when drawing the Fire Cloud Talisman now, right?¡±


    After watching Lu Changsheng draw the Fire Cloud Talisman, the fourth elder showed a hint of surprise on her face and praised him.


    Lu Miaoge, who was drawing Talismans next to them, heard this and couldn¡¯t help but tremble, causing the Talisman she was drawing to fail. Then, she looked at Lu Changsheng with astonishment.


    Her face, as fair as snow, showed a look of surprise.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng had become a first-tier medium-grade Talisman master two months ago.


    In just two months, he had increased the success rate of a first-tier medium-grade Fire Cloud Talisman to sixty to seventy percent.


    His talent in Talisman crafting was simply terrifying.


    She couldn¡¯t help but think back to three years ago when Lu Changsheng became a Talisman crafting apprentice, and she accompanied Uncle Fu to assess Lu Changsheng.


    At that time, she could already tell that Lu Changsheng¡¯s talent in Talisman crafting was higher than her own.


    But she never imagined that Lu Changsheng¡¯s talent in Talisman crafting would be even higher than she had imagined, and by such a large margin.


    Without anyone¡¯s guidance, in just over three years, he became a medium-grade Talisman master.


    Now, under the guidance of the fourth elder, the Fire Cloud Talisman, which originally had a success rate of only twenty percent, had increased to sixty to seventy percent in just one month.


    This progress was simply terrifying!


    Even though she had always been calm and had already started trying to draw high-level talismans to challenge herself to become a high-level talisman master, at this moment, in front of Lu Changsheng, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of loss and frustration.


    She pursed her lips, suppressed the feeling of loss and frustration in her heart, and took out another piece of Talisman paper to draw Talismans.


    ¡°Thanks to grandmother¡¯s guidance last time, I have been practicing hard at home during this period, which is why I have this success rate now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He was unaware that his actions had left Lu Miaoge feeling frustrated.


    The display of talent with the Fire Cloud Talisman this time was something he had planned beforehand. It was part of his strategy. S~?a??h the N0v?lFire(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Under the guise of guidance and instruction from the fourth elder, he accelerated the revelation of his talent in Talisman crafting.


    ¡°Very good, very good. Grandmother can see that there isn¡¯t much of a problem with your Fire Cloud Talisman.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just that during the transition, the delineation of the Talisman lines is not yet smooth enough.¡±


    ¡°But in this regard, as long as you practice more in your spare time, you¡¯ll become more proficient.¡±


    The fourth elder praised Lu Changsheng repeatedly upon hearing his words.


    She continued towards Lu Changsheng, ¡°So today, I¡¯ll teach you how to draw the Windwalk Talisman.¡±


    The Windwalk Talisman, like the Fire Cloud Talisman, is a first-tier medium-grade Talisman.


    In terms of difficulty, it might be a bit higher than the Fire Cloud Talisman.


    ¡°Thank you, grandmother,¡± Lu Changsheng said respectfully.


    He didn¡¯t care what Talismans he learned or practiced; he completely followed the arrangements of the fourth elder.


    On one hand, it was because he didn¡¯t mind, and on the other hand, it was also one of the conditions of the Lu Family¡¯s contract.


    He had to follow the arrangements of the Lu Family to learn and practice the corresponding Talismans.


    ¡°The Windwalk Talisman is different from the Fire Cloud Talisman. It emphasizes the concept of ¡®softness,¡¯ not only in the strokes but also in the output of spiritual power, conveying a sense of roundness.¡±


    ¡°And a crucial aspect of the Windwalk Talisman is that, during each appearance of a turn, the strokes should be smooth, and the output of spiritual power should be continuous¡­¡±


    The fourth elder explained the key points of the Windwalk Talisman to Lu Changsheng.


    Then, she drew a Windwalk Talisman on the spot, allowing Lu Changsheng to sense the fluctuations of spiritual power on it and draw the Talisman lines accordingly.


    ¡°Yes, grandmother,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, picking up a stack of white paper from the side of the table and familiarizing himself with the drawing of the Talisman lines on it.


    Generally, when drawing new Talismans, it¡¯s customary to first familiarize oneself with the drawing of the Talisman lines on white paper before attempting to craft the Talismans on Talisman paper.


    If one were to start practicing with Talisman paper right away, it would essentially be a waste, as failure would be inevitable at this stage.


    Of course, Lu Changsheng was an exception to this rule.


    But in front of the fourth elder, he naturally maintained the appearance of a diligent learner.


    Later, the fourth elder looked at Lu Miaoge, who was still making talismans, and saw her fail again.


    Knowing that Lu Miaoge was still unfamiliar with the Talisman she was trying to draw, she spoke up to explain the key points.


    ¡°Miaoge, the Golden Light Shield Talisman emphasizes firmness as the main aspect and softness as the auxiliary. The strokes should be soft yet firm, and the spiritual power output should be strong.¡±


    ¡°When you make the first stroke, both the stroke and the spiritual power should be as strong as iron wrapped in cotton. When the Talisman line turns at the first bend, you should focus more on ¡®restraint,¡¯ while the spiritual power should have a ¡®release¡¯ intent¡­ After the ninth bend, the spiritual power needs to be continuously released¡­¡±


    Talisman crafting becomes more difficult and complex as the grade of the Talisman increases. There are strict rules for every stroke and every movement.


    There are many subtleties in the technique of drawing, such as strength and forcefulness, the interplay of firmness and softness, and the balance between them. It¡¯s very complicated.


    The Golden Light Shield Talisman that Lu Miaoge was trying to draw is a first-tier high-grade Talisman, very complex, and it¡¯s a significant step up from medium-grade Talismans.


    ¡°Yes, Fourth Aunt,¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded in response, her delicate face showing a focused expression as she continued to bend over and draw the Talisman.


    But halfway through the drawing, smoke emerged from the Talisman paper again, indicating another failure.


    ¡°Miaoge, you applied too much force in delineating the Talisman lines, causing a clash with the spiritual power, hence the failure.¡±


    ¡°Here, feel the strength of my spiritual power.¡±


    The fourth elder pointed out the mistake aloud and then held Lu Miaoge¡¯s hand, slowly drawing the Golden Light Shield Talisman.


    Lu Changsheng also glanced over in their direction.


    He could tell that the fourth elder was indeed skilled in Talisman crafting.


    At least, she was very familiar with the Golden Light Shield Talisman.


    Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t be able to guide someone in drawing the Talisman in this manner.


    ¡°Miaoge, try again with this feeling.¡±


    The fourth elder said after guiding Lu Miaoge to draw the Golden Light Shield Talisman.


    ¡°Yes, Auntie,¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded gently and tried to draw the Talisman again. However, she failed again halfway through the process.


    Seeing this scene, the fourth elder didn¡¯t say much. She simply encouraged, ¡°It¡¯s okay, just practice more and get familiar with it.¡±


    For a Talisman master, this was very normal. If success came too easily, then becoming a Talisman master wouldn¡¯t be as challenging.


    After a while, the fourth elder saw that Lu Changsheng was almost familiar with drawing the Windwalk Talisman. She turned to him and said, ¡°Come, Changsheng, let¡¯s see you draw the Windwalk Talisman.¡±


    ¡°Yes, grandmother,¡± Lu Changsheng responded and began to draw the Windwalk Talisman.


    However, he also failed when he was about one-fifth of the way through. He was a genius, but not to the point of being abnormal. If he succeeded after just one or two attempts, it would be too astonishing and could lead to problems.


    ¡°Your hand is steady, and your strokes are stable, but your spiritual power was a bit rushed just now.¡±


    ¡°At this step, your hand should have some ¡®looseness,¡¯ and the spiritual power should gently ¡®wrap¡¯ around the strokes¡­¡±


    ¡°Here, feel the strength of my spiritual power.¡±


    After watching Lu Changsheng finish drawing, the fourth elder spoke and then also approached him, holding his hand and guiding him slowly through each stroke of the Windwalk Talisman.


    Although there¡¯s the saying ¡°men and women shouldn¡¯t touch each other,¡± Lu Changsheng was seen as a junior in the eyes of the fourth elder, practically their grandson-in-law, so they naturally didn¡¯t care about such things.


    During this process, Lu Changsheng could clearly feel the strength and flow of spiritual power coming from the touch of the fourth elder¡¯ hands.


    ¡°At this step, your hand should be ¡®loose,¡¯ and the spiritual power should ¡®wrap¡¯ around the strokes with a bit of ¡®bounce.¡¯ Your wrist should lightly ¡®tremble,¡¯ and then complete it in one go.¡±


    ¡°Give it another try.¡±


    The fourth elder spoke kindly to Lu Changsheng and then released his hand.


    ¡°Okay, grandmother,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, but instead of starting to draw immediately, he took out a gourd from his storage bag and took a sip of the wine inside before continuing to draw.


    Inside was the White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine, which could restore spiritual power and calm the mind, which was helpful for his Talisman crafting.


    He naturally didn¡¯t need the wine to calm his mind, but he did need it to help restore his spiritual power.


    The fourth elder didn¡¯t say anything about this either.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng was only at the third stage of Qi cultivation and couldn¡¯t draw many first-tier medium-grade Talismans without relying on spiritual wine to replenish his spiritual power.


    Subsequently, under the watchful eyes of the fourth elder, Lu Changsheng failed when he was about one-quarter of the way through.


    ¡°Your spiritual power hasn¡¯t wrapped around the strokes and gathered at one point. Try again a few more times,¡± the fourth elder commented after watching.


    So, under the guidance of the fourth elder, the morning passed.


    During this morning, neither Lu Changsheng nor Lu Miaoge succeeded in drawing new Talismans. However, they had grasped the essentials of these Talismans, and the next step was to go back and become more familiar with them and practice more.

 Chapter 58: Qu Zhenzhens Second Pregnancy and the Breakthrough Pill!

    In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.Qu Zhenzhen, who had been receiving special attention from Lu Changsheng, came to him and said, ¡°Husband, it seems like I¡¯m pregnant!¡±


    ¡°Pregnant? Let me see.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng was immediately delighted and leaned his head against Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s stomach.


    At this moment, there were no fetal movements yet. However, as a cultivator, Lu Changsheng could faintly perceive the new life incubating in her belly.


    ¡°Yes, you¡¯re indeed pregnant. Come here, Zhenzhen, let your husband give you a kiss.¡±


    Seeing Qu Zhenzhen pregnant, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mood improved instantly.


    He caressed his beautiful wife¡¯s cheek and fiercely kissed her tender lips.


    There were other sisters in the courtyard who couldn¡¯t help but giggle when they saw this scene, making Qu Zhenzhen, who was being kissed, blush deeply.


    Feeling a little embarrassed, she gave her husband a playful punch, her delicate face blushing like a ripe peach, full of shyness.


    But this touch of girlish shyness combined perfectly with Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s identity as a wife and mother, appearing both innocent and tempting.


    Seeing his wife like this, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of desire, almost wanting to take care of his little wife on the spot.


    However, seeing how happy his husband was, Qu Zhenzhen, with her blushing face, also showed a happy and contented smile.


    Now that both Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen were pregnant, Lu Changsheng was in a very good mood, feeling that life was becoming more and more hopeful.


    He was looking forward to the birth of the children of his two beloved wives.


    He also remembered that he still had two concubines who had not yet been pregnant, as well as a maid with Spirit Root.


    But now that Lu Miaoyun had only been pregnant for a month, he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to deal with the maid.


    After all, if the maid and his own mistress became pregnant at about the same time, it wouldn¡¯t be good. There would be some competition for favor.


    Although Lu Changsheng himself didn¡¯t mind, he still had to be careful since he was in the Lu Family.


    Therefore, he planned to focus on his two concubines next.


    Lu Changsheng was also curious about these two concubines. If they became pregnant, would the hair and eye colors of the children follow him or his two wives?


    In the blink of an eye, it was the end of the month again, time for the fourth elder to guide them in talisman crafting.


    When the fourth elder checked the progress of Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng¡¯s talismans, Lu Changsheng directly took out a Windwalk Talisman and said to the fourth elder, ¡°Grandmother, I successfully drew the Windwalk Talisman yesterday.¡±


    ¡°What!?¡±


    ¡°You managed to draw the Windwalk Talisman!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the fourth elder was first stunned. Then, looking at the Windwalk Talisman in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand, her face was filled with delight.


    She hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng to successfully draw the Windwalk Talisman in just one month.


    It¡¯s worth noting that the most difficult part of Talisman crafting is the first step, going from zero to one. Once you succeed in the first step, the subsequent steps are relatively much simpler.


    Beside him, Lu Miaoge, upon hearing this, also looked at Lu Changsheng with utter amazement.


    In the past two months, she hadn¡¯t made much progress with the Golden Light Barrier Talisman she was practicing, despite it being a high-grade Talisman.


    When she was at a similar stage to Lu Changsheng, learning a talisman of the same level, it took her almost three months to succeed.


    But now, Lu Changsheng had successfully drawn the Windwalk Talisman in just one month.


    Lu Miaoge bit her lip lightly, feeling a bit struck.


    She already had considerable talent in Talisman crafting.


    Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have been the only Talismanist among the Lu Family juniors.


    Moreover, she was far ahead and was aiming to break through to the first-tier high-grade Talisman Master.


    The fourth elder had also told her that she had great talent in Talisman crafting and had the potential to become a second-tier Talisman Master in the future.


    But at this moment, her once proud Talisman crafting talent was completely overshadowed by Lu Changsheng.


    She could already see the day when she would be surpassed by Lu Changsheng.


    The fourth elder took the Windwalk Talisman from Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand and carefully examined it, feeling the strokes and the flow of spiritual power on it.


    ¡°You have no problem drawing the lines of the talisman. You are very stable in holding the pen and drawing the talisman, showing exceptional talent.¡±


    ¡°However, in terms of spiritual power, this Talisman still lacks a lot of refinement and stability. There are obvious issues with the spiritual points in this stroke, which could easily lead to failure if not careful, and¡­¡±


    The fourth elder critiqued Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman in detail, pointing out where the problems were.


    Then she said, ¡°Come, Changsheng, draw another Windwalk Talisman for me to see.¡±


    ¡°Yes, grandmother.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and took out another piece of Talisman paper, beginning to draw the Talisman again. However, before he could finish half of it, the Talisman emitted green smoke, indicating failure.


    ¡°At this point, you must tightly wrap the spiritual power around the pen stroke, but after the turning point appears, you should immediately release it with a ¡®bounce¡¯¡­¡±


    The fourth elder spoke up, signaling Lu Changsheng to continue.


    However, Lu Changsheng failed again. He had just started yesterday, so his success rate in Talisman crafting should be at most ten percent, so he couldn¡¯t expect too much from himself.


    Under the guidance of the fourth elder, Lu Changsheng failed two more times.


    Seeing this, the fourth elder didn¡¯t say anything. She just comforted him, ¡°It¡¯s okay, you¡¯re a little nervous, and you¡¯ve just started. You just need to get more familiar with it.¡±


    ¡°Come, let grandmother guide you again.¡±


    Then, she held Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand and guided him through drawing the Windwalk Talisman once more.


    ¡°Thank you, grandmother. Changsheng will work hard and not disappoint you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to the fourth elder.


    ¡°You¡¯re a good child. Your performance has already satisfied grandmother. I believe that as long as you work hard, you will definitely become a second-tier Talisman Master in the future.¡±


    The fourth elder spoke kindly.


    She was very satisfied with Lu Changsheng as her son-in-law. Not only did he have exceptional talent in Talisman crafting, but he was also stable in character and treated her granddaughter well.


    The only downside was that he had too many wives and children. He spent too much time on marrying wives and having children.


    In her opinion, if Lu Changsheng could focus all his energy on Talisman crafting and concentrate on the path of Talismans, he would be able to go further in the future.


    ¡°Oh right, Changsheng, you¡¯ve been in the Qi Refining third stage for a while now, haven¡¯t you?¡±


    Fourth elder suddenly turned to Lu Changsheng and asked.


    ¡°Yes, grandmother, I reached the peak of the Qi Refining third stage eight months ago. But you also know about my Spirit Root, it¡¯s only a ninth-grade Spirit Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly.


    He had reached the peak of the Qi Refining third stage eight months ago.


    During this time, he had never slackened in his cultivation, but he had never felt the bottleneck loosen.


    With a low-grade Spirit Root, every bottleneck was a hurdle.


    ¡°If you need it, grandmother can apply for a breakthrough pill for you within the family,¡± the fourth elder said, contemplating slightly.


    The advancement from the Qi Refining third stage to the Qi Refining fourth stage, transitioning from the early to the middle stage of Qi Refining, was a hurdle.


    The worse the Spirit Root aptitude, the harder it was to break through.


    In such situations, besides relying on time, breakthrough pills could also be used to overcome bottlenecks.


    ¡°Thank you, grandmother, but I still want to try to break through on my own,¡± Lu Changsheng politely declined.


    Although he was troubled by this bottleneck, he wasn¡¯t in a rush to rely on pills for help.


    The reason was simple.


    If he used a breakthrough pill to break through from the Qi Refining third stage to the Qi Refining fourth stage, the difficulty would increase when he tried to break through from the Qi Refining sixth stage to the Qi Refining seventh stage.


    If he used another breakthrough pill to break through from the Qi Refining sixth stage to the Qi Refining seventh stage, the difficulty of reaching Foundation Establishment would increase even more.


    Using some auxiliary pills like the Yellow Dragon Pill occasionally would be fine, without much side effects.


    However, using a breakthrough pill to stimulate potential for advancement would have some impact.


    For most people, if they didn¡¯t consider Foundation Establishment, using breakthrough pills wouldn¡¯t have much of an impact. But Lu Changsheng was focused on the future, not the present.


    Lu Changsheng, not feeling rushed to break through, still preferred to attempt it on his own as much as possible.


    He planned to rely on pills for assistance only if he truly couldn¡¯t break through.


    Hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s refusal, the fourth elder was slightly surprised but quickly smiled and praised him, saying, ¡°Well, that¡¯s ambitious of you. If you encounter any problems in your cultivation, feel free to come to me.¡±


    Nearby, Lu Miaoge¡¯s eyes showed a hint of surprise upon hearing this.


    After all, breakthrough pills like the one the fourth elder offered Lu Changsheng were extremely precious. S?a?ch* Th? N?v?lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    A breakthrough pill for advancing to the mid-stage of Qi Refining could cost hundreds of spirit stones and was very rare, requiring contributions to the Lu Family to exchange for it.


    Now, the fourth elder proposed to apply for one for Lu Changsheng, and he refused, expressing his intention to rely on himself for the breakthrough.


    With a ninth-grade Spirit Root, breaking through bottlenecks was no easy task.


    However, Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t say anything about it.


    She just added a few more impressions of Lu Changsheng in her mind.


    She felt that he was quite different from the image she had previously known.


    Later, the fourth elder talked to Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge about some knowledge of crafting talismans before letting them leave.


    ¡°The way Miss just looked at me seemed a little different from usual,¡± Lu Changsheng commented, watching Lu Miaoge¡¯s graceful figure as they left the elder¡¯s residence, raising his eyebrows slightly.


    Naturally, he didn¡¯t believe that the young lady had developed feelings for him. ¡°Could it be that my recent display of talent in crafting talismans has affected her?¡± he wondered suddenly.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then this young lady isn¡¯t as aloof and indifferent as she appears on the surface. No one is truly immune to worldly desires; everyone has emotions.¡±


    ¡°Just like the second Miss back then, she appeared cold and noble on the outside, but her true character was not like that.¡± With a light chuckle, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think too much about it and headed home.

 Chapter 59: Eighth Grade Spirit Root, Sixth Lottery Draw!

    In the blink of an eye, another ten days had passed.On this day, Lu Changsheng¡¯s twenty-second child was born.


    Like most children, this one didn¡¯t possess a Spirit Root.


    By now, Lu Changsheng had grown accustomed to the disappointment of his children not having Spirit Roots.


    He no longer held any expectations.


    If a child did have a Spirit Root, he would consider it a pleasant surprise.


    However, surprises have a way of arriving suddenly and unexpectedly.


    A month later, when Lu Changsheng¡¯s twenty-third child was born, he felt a strange and inexplicable palpitation throughout his entire being.


    It was the palpitation of the child possessing a Spirit Root.


    This sensation overwhelmed him with an indescribable and mysterious feeling, causing Lu Changsheng to have a premonition.


    His own Spirit Root had advanced!


    With the enhancement from this child¡¯s Spirit Root, his own Spirit Root had ascended from a Ninth Grade Spirit Root to an Eighth Grade Spirit Root!


    At that moment, a notification sound from the system chimed in.


    ¡¾Congratulations to the host for giving birth to three descendants with Spirit Roots, gaining one lottery draw opportunity!¡¿


    ¡°Excellent!¡±


    The surge of excitement from the advancement of his Spirit Root and the notification from the system filled Lu Changsheng with immense joy and excitement.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that this child would possess a Spirit Root, let alone elevate his own Spirit Root to the eighth grade.


    Moreover, the system rewarded him with a windfall.


    These two unexpected surprises, happening simultaneously, overwhelmed him with uncontrollable excitement and joy.


    ¡°Husband, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡±


    His wives and concubines beside him couldn¡¯t comprehend why Lu Changsheng suddenly showed such joy.


    Lu Changsheng also realized he had become somewhat overly excited.


    ¡°It¡¯s just that I¡¯ve finally figured out a problem with a talisman that has been bothering me for a while, so I¡¯m feeling happy and excited for a moment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and explained.


    ¡°Congratulations, husband.¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, husband.¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, husband.¡±


    When several wives and concubines heard this, they also smiled and congratulated him without suspicion or further thought.


    ¡°What¡¯s there to congratulate? The Lu Family has added another child, that¡¯s the real joy,¡± Lu Changsheng waved his hand dismissively.


    Internally, he couldn¡¯t help but remind himself that he needed to cultivate a more composed mindset, to remain calm even in the face of great changes.


    Otherwise, if situations like this became more frequent, it would be easy for others to detect something amiss.


    He walked into the delivery room and immediately saw the midwife holding a swaddled bundle.


    ¡°Congratulations, sir, it¡¯s a girl,¡± the midwife said to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°A girl? A girl is fine too, after all, the first two were boys,¡± Lu Changsheng replied casually. He didn¡¯t have strong feelings about having sons or daughters.


    He took the child from the midwife¡¯s hands. Perhaps because he was a cultivator, practicing the Immortal Posture Technique, combined with the improved conditions of the child¡¯s mother during pregnancy, the child looked much better than a typical newborn, without the usual wrinkles.


    Even though Lu Changsheng was pleased to know that this child had a Spirit Root, he didn¡¯t show any special excitement or differentiation at this moment.


    After looking at the child for a while, Lu Changsheng left and went to his study.


    ¡°With this child¡¯s birth, the system rewards indicate a different level of achievement for the number of Spirit Root children compared to the total number of my children.¡±


    ¡°This is normal; Spirit Root children are obviously on a higher difficulty level. I wonder what the numbers will be like in the future, five? Or maybe ten?¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself, but he didn¡¯t dwell on it too much.


    Thinking too much about these things would only lead to expectations, which could easily result in disappointment. It¡¯s better to go with the flow.


    After all, even if the system didn¡¯t come with a reward, he would still have had this child!


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng began the part he had been looking forward to the most.


    ¡°System, I want to draw!¡±


    A light red virtual lottery board appeared.


    ¡°I wonder what I¡¯ll get this time. I hope it¡¯s a magic treasure,¡±


    Looking at the lottery board in front of him, Lu Changsheng took a deep breath.


    Due to the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, he had high expectations for magic treasures.


    He wanted to see if the system could directly provide him with one for practicing the technique.


    After all, while techniques could produce all sorts of effects, as long as a magic treasure was adequate, it could be used for practicing the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    ¡°Let¡¯s begin the draw!¡±


    With a thought, golden light began to spin on the light red roulette wheel.


    After five seconds, the roulette wheel came to a stop. S?a??h th? N?v?l(F)ire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s nervous and expectant gaze, the golden light stopped at ¡®Other.¡¯


    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the Gu insect ¡®Peach Blossom Gu¡¯!¡¿


    ¡¾The reward has been deposited in the system space. The host can check it at any time.¡¿


    A butterfly pattern resembling two peach blossoms emerged from the roulette wheel, accompanied by a notification sound from the system.


    ¡°A Gu insect, Peach Blossom Gu?¡± Lu Changsheng frowned upon seeing the reward.


    Not getting the technique or magic treasure he wanted didn¡¯t disappoint Lu Changsheng too much.


    After all, he had been disappointed many times before.


    He knew that with lottery draws, things wouldn¡¯t always go as he wished.


    The future was long, and there would be plenty of opportunities for draws.


    As long as he worked hard, he would eventually draw the rewards he desired.


    He looked at the Peach Blossom Gu in the system space.


    [Gu Insect: Peach Blossom Gu]


    [Quality: Heavenly Spirit Gu]


    [Description: A miraculous Gu insect created by the Gu cultivator ¡®Peach Blossom Immortal.¡¯ It can improve the host¡¯s skin, enhance their charm, create an extremely attractive appearance to the opposite sex, and boost the host¡¯s romantic luck.]


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t know much about Gu insects.


    He was aware that within the various arts of cultivation, there were factions similar to beast taming, such as poison, corpse refining, and ghost cultivation.


    He hadn¡¯t explored these aspects in detail.


    However, due to his trust in the system and the three words ¡®Heavenly Spirit Gu¡¯ and the description of its effects, he felt that this Peach Blossom Gu was extraordinary.


    It must be a top-grade Gu insect.


    ¡°First, the Immortal Posture Technique, and now the Peach Blossom Gu? Does this mean I¡¯m destined to rely on my appearance in the future?¡±


    Lu Changsheng clicked his tongue.


    Having experienced the changes brought about by the Immortal Posture Technique, he was quite looking forward to the effects of the Peach Blossom Gu.


    After all, he had become quite handsome after practicing the Immortal Posture Technique for more than three years.


    Now, with the Peach Blossom Gu, wouldn¡¯t he become the dream of countless immortal maidens in the future?


    Especially since the enhancement of the Peach Blossom Gu was aimed at the opposite sex!


    Not only did it enhance charm, but it also boosted romantic luck.


    Handsome looks and good romantic luck, it was a surefire combination.


    It was like a tailor-made assassin for gathering wives and concubines in the future.


    ¡°Romantic luck!¡±


    ¡°Romantic luck also falls under the category of luck, although it¡¯s a bit mysterious in the cultivation world. Most books only mention that some people are born with great luck, able to turn bad luck into good, and even stumble upon treasures effortlessly, making remarkable progress on the path of cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Although this Peach Blossom Gu can¡¯t improve a person¡¯s luck, it can enhance their romantic luck. I wonder if with this Peach Blossom Gu, I¡¯ll have continuous romantic encounters in the future on my path of cultivation?¡±


    ¡°I should look for more information about luck and Gu insects later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Although he liked to read various books, he only had a superficial understanding of luck and Gu insects.


    Now that he had obtained this Peach Blossom Gu, he decided to learn more about these topics in the future.


    Without further thought, Lu Changsheng used his mind to extract the Peach Blossom Gu from the system space.

 Chapter 60: Peach Blossom Gu!

    As Lu Changsheng extracted the Peach Blossom Gu, a butterfly with wings resembling two pink and white peach petals appeared before him out of thin air.The Peach Blossom Gu was only the size of a thumb, emitting a faint pink light, sparkling and delicate.


    Holding it in his hand, it felt soft and smooth, as if he were holding two peach petals, without much weight.


    Fragrant peach blossom scent emanated from it, refreshing his senses.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Peach Blossom Gu in his hand and could clearly feel a strange and intimate connection with it, just like when he obtained the Nine Netherworld Hound before.


    There was no need to tame or subdue it by any means; the system helped with that directly.


    Additionally, through the system, he learned that to control and master this type of Gu insect, he needed to refine it.


    The refining process was simple.


    First, feed it with a drop of essence and blood, and then gradually refine the Gu insect with the power of spiritual consciousness.


    Knowing the basic usage of the Peach Blossom Gu, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hesitate.


    He squeezed out a drop of blood from his fingertip and fed it to the Peach Blossom Gu.


    The Gu had a sesame-sized mouthpiece, which slowly licked up the blood.


    After a moment, the Peach Blossom Gu finished consuming the blood.


    Lu Changsheng then enveloped the Peach Blossom Gu with his spiritual power, invading its body and will to refine it.


    For many Gu cultivators, refining Gu insects was a very dangerous task.


    Although Gu insects lacked intelligence, they were living beings with instinctive will to survive.


    Faced with the refining process of cultivators, they would naturally resist instinctively.


    Some fierce and domineering Gu insects might even counterattack the refiner.


    However, since Lu Changsheng obtained this Peach Blossom Gu from a lottery draw via the system, there was already a subtle connection between them, so this wasn¡¯t an issue.


    Under his spiritual power, the Peach Blossom Gu not only didn¡¯t resist at all but also actively cooperated, allowing Lu Changsheng¡¯s spiritual power to enter its body and refine it.


    This saved Lu Changsheng from the need to suppress the Peach Blossom Gu¡¯s will with his own mental strength.


    An hour later, Lu Changsheng sighed as he looked at the partially translucent Peach Blossom Gu in his hand.


    It wasn¡¯t because he had finished refining it, but rather because his spiritual power was exhausted, and he needed to rest and recover.


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for obtaining this Peach Blossom Gu from the system lottery draw, with my current cultivation level, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to refine it, let alone succeed in refining it. I might even have been counterattacked, and my own self would be injured,¡± Lu Changsheng shook his head, unable to hide his admiration.


    During this hour, he had fully exerted his spiritual power to refine the Peach Blossom Gu.


    As a result, his spiritual power was depleted, and he hadn¡¯t even refined one-tenth of the Peach Blossom Gu.


    It was worth noting that this was with the Peach Blossom Gu fully cooperating the entire time.


    If the Peach Blossom Gu had resisted even slightly, he would have faced difficulties in refining it.


    ¡°However, this also indicates that this Peach Blossom Gu is even more extraordinary, far beyond what an ordinary Qi Refining stage cultivator can handle,¡± Lu Changsheng mused. ¡°Only someone like me, who relies on the system, can obtain things far beyond their own stage.¡±


    ¡°Now that I¡¯ve recovered my spiritual power, I¡¯ll see what changes have occurred since my Spirit Root advanced to the eighth grade.¡±


    Lu Changsheng began to meditate and cultivate, regaining his spiritual strength and observing the changes that had occurred since his Spirit Root had advanced from the ninth to the eighth level.


    An hour passed, and Lu Changsheng opened his eyes.


    After the meditation and cultivation just now, he realized that there hadn¡¯t been a significant increase in his cultivation speed since his Spirit Root had advanced from the ninth grade to the eighth grade.


    It had only increased by about ten percent.


    ¡°The cultivation speed with an eighth-grade Spirit Root is roughly thirty percent faster than with a ninth-grade Spirit Root,¡± Lu Changsheng concluded.


    ¡°Considering the boosts from Little Seven and Little Seventeen earlier, my Spirit Root was already close to the eighth grade,¡± Lu Changsheng murmured to himself. ¡°So, with the addition of this daughter¡¯s boost, even though my Spirit Root advanced from the ninth grade to the eighth grade, the actual improvement isn¡¯t significant.¡±


    ¡°The increase in cultivation speed of about ten percent also indicates that this child¡¯s Spirit Root is probably a low-grade Spirit Root, similar to Little Seventeen¡¯s Spirit Root, which is probably a seventh- or eighth-grade Spirit Root,¡± Lu Changsheng continued his thoughts.


    He didn¡¯t feel any sense of loss.


    After all, whether it was a ninth-grade Spirit Root or an eighth-grade Spirit Root, they were both low-grade Spirit Roots, and the difference between them wasn¡¯t too great.


    Therefore, advancing from a ninth-grade Spirit Root to an eighth-grade Spirit Root wouldn¡¯t lead to any significant qualitative changes.


    However, for Lu Changsheng, the advancement from a ninth-grade Spirit Root to an eighth-grade Spirit Root was still a milestone.


    At least he had taken the first step in advancing his Spirit Root!


    In the future, as more and more children with Spirit Roots came along, his Spirit Root would eventually advance step by step, from a low-grade Spirit Root to a medium-grade or high-grade one.


    Perhaps even to the legendary Earth Spirit Root or Heaven Spirit Root!


    ¡°Spirit Root not only affects cultivation speed but also affects cultivation bottlenecks,¡± Lu Changsheng pondered. ¡°I wonder how much help advancing from a ninth-grade Spirit Root to an eighth-grade Spirit Root will be in breaking through the bottleneck of advancing from the third stage of Qi Refining to the fourth stage.¡±


    Besides influencing cultivation speed, the grade of Spirit Root also affects the bottlenecks in cultivation.


    The better the Spirit Root, the weaker the bottlenecks.


    Lu Changsheng had read in books before that for Spirit Roots of the caliber of Earth Spirit Root or Heaven Spirit Root, there was no concept of bottlenecks from Qi Refining all the way to the Foundation Establishment stage.


    Under the prospect of smooth cultivation all the way to the future, Lu Changsheng could potentially break through to the Core Formation Stage and condense a high-grade Golden Core.


    Without dwelling further on these distant prospects, Lu Changsheng rose from his study and made his way to the training room to continue his cultivation and restore his spiritual power.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng visited the library at the Qingzhu Mountain Estate, searching for books on Luck and Gu cultivation.


    However, he found that there were no books on Luck within the Lu Family, and the information on Gu cultivation was also scarce.


    He only came across a few brief introductions to Gu Insects in an ancient text.


    For instance, Gu Insects were classified into six levels: Ordinary Gu, Spirit Gu, Mystic Spirit Gu, Earth Spirit Gu, Heavenly Spirit Gu, and Immortal Gu.


    The higher-level Gu Insects, like Immortal Gu, were legendary entities akin to true spirit bloodlines among demonic beasts and were exceedingly rare.


    Even Earth Spirit Gu and Heavenly Spirit Gu belonged to the realm of legend, being extremely rare.


    This insight gave Lu Changsheng a rough understanding of the preciousness of the Peach Blossom Gu, which was likely comparable to the Nine Netherworld Hound with its celestial bloodline.


    Gu Insects would undergo continuous transformations as they matured, progressing from low to high levels such as First Transformation, Second Transformation, Third Transformation, Fourth Transformation, Fifth Transformation, and so forth, corresponding to stages in a cultivator¡¯s Qi Refining stage, Foundation Establishment stage, Core Formation Stage, Nascent Soul Stage, and Divine Transformation Stage.


    The Peach Blossom Gu that Lu Changsheng had obtained naturally belonged to the First Transformation. S?a??h th? N?v?l(F)ire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    In the following days, in addition to his daily meditation and cultivation, as well as crafting talismans, Lu Changsheng made time to refine the Peach Blossom Gu.


    He hoped to complete its refinement as soon as possible to see its specific effects.


    After all, he was quite eager for any improvements it might bring to his own condition and his fortune in love.


    Half a month later, Lu Changsheng finally completed the refinement of the Peach Blossom Gu.


    At that moment, he felt a strange connection to the Peach Blossom Gu, as if it had become a part of his own body.


    Simultaneously, he gained a detailed understanding of the Peach Blossom Gu.

 Chapter 61: The father of thirty children breaks through the Qi Refining Fourth Stages!

    Peach Blossom Gu fed on fortune and thrived on the flourishing of romantic opportunities around its host.As the host¡¯s romantic fortune increased, the Peach Blossom Gu grew faster.


    Each transformation of the Peach Blossom Gu would enhance the host¡¯s romantic fortune even further.


    However, the growth and transformation of the Peach Blossom Gu would be limited by the cultivation level of its master.


    If the master had not reached the Foundation Establishment stage, the Peach Blossom Gu would not be able to advance to the Second Transformation, regardless of how much romantic fortune it absorbed.


    Currently, the Peach Blossom Gu had three effects.


    The first two effects were as previously described by the system.


    They subtly improved the host¡¯s physique, making their skin radiant and their aura exceptional, thus increasing their attractiveness to the opposite sex.


    At the same time, it enhanced the host¡¯s romantic fortune, though this effect was intangible and could not be directly observed.


    The third effect of the Peach Blossom Gu was an active one.


    By activating the Peach Blossom Gu, it could release a fragrance known as the ¡°Five Elements Peach Blossom Mist.¡± This fragrance had a bewitching effect on both humans and animals, influencing them in various ways depending on the strength of the Gu Insect.


    As the Peach Blossom Gu was currently at the First Transformation stage, the potency of this Five Elements Peach Blossom Mist was roughly equivalent to the Qi Refining stage.


    ¡°This Peach Blossom Gu seems like something a philanderer would use, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but shake his head.


    ¡°Otherwise, where would a decent person find such a Gu to refine? It¡¯s about shaping an attractive appearance, boosting romantic fortune, and resorting to such underhanded tactics¡­¡±


    Having understood the effects of the Peach Blossom Gu, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t pay much heed to its questionable nature.


    After all, the morality of an object depended on its user.


    As an upright gentleman, even if the Peach Blossom Gu was not entirely proper, Lu Changsheng would ensure it was used for noble purposes.


    Lu Changsheng retracted the Peach Blossom Gu, which flew directly to the middle of his forehead, forming a pink peach blossom petal imprint between his eyebrows.


    Over the next period of time, this Peach Blossom Gu would subtly improve his physical condition and, in a mysterious way, enhance his romantic fortune.


    Lu Changsheng gently touched the peach blossom imprint on his forehead, and with a slight mental command, the imprint immediately dimmed and disappeared, hidden from view.


    When not actively using the Peach Blossom Gu, the peach blossom imprint could remain concealed, ensuring that he didn¡¯t appear peculiar with a peach blossom mark on his forehead like some sort of effeminate man.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t been able to go out in Qingzhu Mountain all day. I wonder if this good luck will have any effect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think of the young lady, feeling a bit hopeful.


    Exiting the training room, he noticed that night had fallen.


    Lu Changsheng went to a secluded courtyard and called for Jiuer and Shuier, his two favored concubines, to his room, where they began their endeavors.


    He had been focusing on taking care of these two women, but neither had conceived yet.


    However, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t overly concerned. He believed that with more effort, there would eventually be results.


    Sure enough, six days later, Lu Changsheng discovered that Shuier had successfully become pregnant.


    Then, with his relentless efforts, a month later, Jiuer also successfully conceived.


    Including the children in the wombs of these two concubines, Lu Changsheng¡¯s total number of children reached thirty. S?a??h the Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Recently, his twenty-fourth child was born. That meant there were six more children to be born before system might reward him with bonus points.


    Lu Changsheng still held high expectations for the rewards from the system.


    Lu Changsheng sighed, realizing that at this stage, he couldn¡¯t rely on having more children and could only depend on the system to lend him a hand.


    ¡­


    Another month passed in the blink of an eye.


    It had been over two months since he had refined the Peach Blossom Gu.


    Initially, Lu Changsheng had high hopes for the Peach Blossom Gu.


    However, after these two months had passed, he felt no change in himself and no sign of the so-called romantic fortune.


    His anticipation gradually faded, and he stopped paying much attention to the Peach Blossom Gu.


    After all, he was already quite handsome, and any enhancement from the Peach Blossom Gu would be like icing on the cake.


    As for romantic fortune, it was such a mysterious thing that he didn¡¯t have much expectation for it.


    One day, while meditating in the training room, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a tremor.


    The bottleneck he had been facing at Third Stage of Qi Refining for a year seemed to loosen slightly.


    The Elders had previously guided him in his cultivation, and he knew that this sensation indicated an opportunity to break through to the Fourth Stage of Qi Refining.


    Without hesitation, he took out a Yellow Dragon Pill and swallowed it, then held several spirit stones in his hand, closed his eyes, and focused his mind, rapidly circulating his spiritual energy.


    The pill dissolved in his body and rapidly consumed, while the spiritual energy from the spirit stones surged into his body, accelerating the rotation of his spiritual power.


    After a while, there was a loud boom.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s body shook violently, and dirt oozed out of his pores, making him feel as if he were floating.


    The spiritual energy in his dantian and sea of ??qi was no longer separate but intermingled like streams.


    ¡°Fourth Stage of Qi Refining Stage, spiritual energy is like a stream and purifies the body of impurities! I¡¯ve finally broken through to the middle stage of Qi Refining!¡±


    Lu Changsheng exclaimed with joy, feeling the smoothly flowing spiritual power in his body.


    It had taken him a year to reach the pinnacle of Third Stage of Qi Refining, and now, after much effort, he had finally broken through.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel that if his Spirit Root hadn¡¯t advanced from Ninth Grade to Eighth Grade over two months ago, he might have been stuck for even longer.


    ¡°No wonder Hong Yi has been stuck at Third Stage Of Qi Refining for three or four years without breaking through to Stage Four,¡±


    Lu Changsheng realized, understanding why Hong Yi had remained at this stage for so long.


    Lu Changsheng also understood that while he enjoyed the benefits of the second-tier Spirit Vain in Qingzhu Valley and consumed high-quality spiritual food and drinks, Hong Yi, despite having an Eighth Grade Spirit Root, faced more difficulties in breaking through due to the scarcity of spiritual energy and limited resources in the mundane world, coupled with his busy schedule.


    This comparison also made him think of Xiao Xiyue, who had broken through to the Third Satge of Qi Refining during the three-year agreement.


    Reflecting on it now, it was truly terrifying how powerful a Fourth Grade Spirit Root was.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but imagine how much more formidable it would be with a higher-grade Spirit Root, or even the legendary Earth or Heaven Spirit Roots.


    Without dwelling too much on these thoughts, Lu Changsheng stood up and performed a cleansing technique to remove the impurities and dirt expelled from his body during the breakthrough. Then, with excitement, he walked out of the training room.


    It was winter, and snowflakes were gently falling outside, covering the ground in a blanket of white.


    Despite the cold, Lu Changsheng only felt a momentary chill when he opened the door, as the spiritual energy within him and the magic robe he wore immediately dispelled the cold.


    ¡°It¡¯s been five years since I came to the Lu Family,¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused as he looked at the snow-covered bamboo trees.


    Thinking back to how he had awakened his memories of his past life on the Heart Questioning Platform, been eliminated from the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s assessment, and chosen to become a son-in-law of the Lu Family, he realized how far he had come.


    In five years, he had transformed from an ordinary person to a cultivator at Fourth Stage of Qi Refining and had risen from being a ¡°seeded¡± son-in-law to a respected member of the Lu Family, marrying the granddaughter of an elder.


    With a content smile, Lu Changsheng walked into the courtyard, where several children were playing in the snow, a testament to his efforts over the past five years.

 Chapter 62: Daily Life

    ¡°Daddy!¡±In the courtyard, a little girl dressed in a red cotton coat and fur jacket, swinging on a swing, eating candied haws, spotted Lu Changsheng and called out crisply.


    Then she hopped off the swing and ran over to Lu Changsheng with her short legs, handing him the candied haws. She smiled and said, ¡°Daddy, it¡¯s so sweet, so sweet.¡±


    A smile unconsciously spread across Lu Changsheng¡¯s face as he tasted one of the candied haws. Indeed, it was very sweet, sweet to the core.


    Glancing at Lu Ping¡¯an and the other sons playing with Nine Netherworld Hound, Lu Changsheng snorted with dissatisfaction and lifted his daughter up.


    He held her slightly chilly little hand and said warmly, ¡°Let¡¯s go, it¡¯s cold outside, let¡¯s play inside.¡±


    Sure enough, his daughter was always thoughtful.


    With his daughter Lu Xilele in his arms, Lu Changsheng walked into the main hall.


    There were several braziers placed on either side of the hall, with charcoal burning to dispel the chill. The wives and concubines were happily chatting together.


    However, there were always a few toddlers who had just learned to walk, toddling around.


    They not only looked like they were about to fall over at any moment but also liked to pick up anything and put it in their mouths, requiring constant supervision.


    ¡°Da da da!¡±


    At this moment, Little Seven Lu Xian rode a mechanical wooden horse and came to Lu Changsheng¡¯s side, asking him to move aside.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng stood still and refused to move.


    Then Lu Xian used the mechanical wooden horse to bump into Lu Changsheng.


    As a result, both he and the wooden horse toppled over and fell to the ground, and his little mouth opened as if he were going to cry.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile. He immediately used his control over objects to manipulate the mechanical wooden horse, making it move around his son with a clatter.


    Lu Xian, who was about to cry, saw this scene and instantly stopped crying. He climbed back onto the mechanical horse and, under Lu Changsheng¡¯s control, began to run around, playing happily.


    Although this child had Spirit Root, there was absolutely no sign of him being precocious or understanding things early, just like a normal child.


    ¡°Daddy, hug!¡±


    On the side, Little Ten, who was playing, saw Lu Changsheng and walked over with wobbly steps, holding out her chubby hands.


    Lu Changsheng held Lu Xilele with one hand and lifted Little Ten with the other.


    Seeing the steamed white jade bun in her hand, he said, ¡°Give Daddy a bite, please.¡±


    Little Ten thought for a moment and then handed it to him.


    ¡°Daddy will show you how to eat a big bun in one bite!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said and then ate the entire white jade bun in Little Ten¡¯s hand, which was as big as an adult¡¯s fist.


    This surprised Lu Xilele in his arms, Little Ten, and the other toddlers nearby, who all widened their eyes.


    However, the next moment, Little Ten looked down at her empty hand.


    Huh? Where¡¯s my bun?


    Watching Lu Changsheng chewing with his mouth full, her little mouth pouted in grievance, as if saying, ¡°You ate such a big bun all by yourself, not leaving any for me.¡±


    ¡°Husband, why do you always like to tease the children!¡±


    Lu Miaoyun came over with a bulging belly and scolded him.


    Every time Lu Changsheng came, he would tease the children until they cried, and then coax them back. In her opinion, he was just idle.


    Saying that, she took out a steamed white jade bun from the steamer nearby and handed it to Little Ten, showing a maternal smile, and said, ¡°Here, Ruyi, be good, don¡¯t cry.¡±


    ¡°Children, it¡¯s just for fun.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind at all and also took a white jade bun to eat.


    The taste of this bun was very good, made from flour ground from white jade spirit wheat.


    Now that he had the means, in addition to daily meals, Lu Changsheng would also purchase many spirit materials and spirit foods to keep at home, allowing Xiao Qing to make some desserts for his wives and children.


    With such daily meals and living on Qingzhu Mountain, the wives and children were becoming healthier and healthier.


    I won¡¯t say much, but raising children like this, they will definitely all be martial arts prodigies in the future.


    ¡°Husband, your aura, have you broken through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining!?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miaoyun looked at Lu Changsheng, her face showing a hint of surprise.


    Having lived with Lu Changsheng for a long time, she naturally noticed the changes in the spiritual energy aura on Lu Changsheng¡¯s body, which had become much thicker than usual.


    ¡°Yes, after grinding for so long, I finally broke through this barrier.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded with a smile.


    ¡°Congratulations, husband, on breaking through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining!¡±


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s face showed a smile as she congratulated him.


    ¡°Congratulations, husband!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, husband, on breaking through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, husband, on advancing further in the path of immortality!¡±


    ¡°Wow! Daddy is amazing!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, Daddy!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, Daddy!¡±


    A group of wives and concubines congratulated Lu Changsheng one after another, causing several children to join in shouting.


    ¡°It¡¯s just reaching the Fourth Stage of Qi Refining.¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand with a smile.


    One couldn¡¯t help but admit that the feeling of being liked, admired, and adored by his wives, concubines, and children was very satisfying, fulfilling the masculinity in his heart.


    Every time, he would feel a sense of pride, happiness, and contentment in his heart.


    Later, Lu Changsheng played with the children while chatting with his wives and concubines.


    This was how he relaxed in his leisure time.


    Otherwise, staying indoors every day, besides practicing cultivation, the only other activity was procreation.


    Such a monotonous life, although tolerable for a short time, could become quite tedious over an extended period.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng went to the residence of the Fourth Elder. s?a??h th? N?v?lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Today wasn¡¯t the end of the month, which was the day for the Fourth Elder to teach talisman crafting and cultivation.


    But before, the fourth elder had told him to tell her after breaking through the fourth stage of Qi Refining.


    Although he didn¡¯t know what the matter was, since his grandmother instructed him, Lu Changsheng naturally came over. After all, there was nothing to hide about such matters.


    ¡°Master, the old lady is currently crafting talismans. It might take a while,¡± the housekeeper in charge of the Fourth Elder¡¯s residence said respectfully as he offered Lu Changsheng some tea.


    ¡°Grandma Zizhu, I¡¯m not in a hurry, you can go ahead and do your work¡± Lu Changsheng said as he took the tea and spoke to the housekeeper.


    After about half an hour, the Fourth Elder arrived in the hall.


    She looked different from her usual attire today, wearing a lotus crown and a blue-brown Daoist robe, resembling a female Daoist.


    She seemed a bit less elegant and noble, but had a bit more ethereal elegance.


    Lu Changsheng knew that although his grandmother was a first-class talisman master, her success rate in crafting top-grade talismans wasn¡¯t particularly high.


    Normally, when she wanted to craft top-grade talismans, she would select an auspicious day and conduct purification rituals such as cleansing her body, face, and hands, to enhance her success rate.


    This female Daoist attire was also one of her rituals for talisman crafting.


    Lu Changsheng stood up and bowed respectfully, ¡°Grandmother.¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, is there something you need from your grandmother?¡± The Fourth Elder looked at Lu Changsheng, her face showing a warm smile.


    Lu Changsheng had been married to Lu Miaoyun for more than half a year now.


    During this time, the Fourth Elder had observed his behavior. She saw him diligently and modestly carry out his tasks, as well as his outstanding talent in talisman crafting.


    This made her increasingly satisfied with her grandson-in-law.


    She believed that her decision to marry Lu Miaoyun to Lu Changsheng was simply spot on. She even cared less about Lu Changsheng¡¯s multitude of wives and concubines.


    Because she also found that Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t as she had initially thought, indulging in the pleasures of women all day long.


    Over the past half year, not only did he not neglect his talisman crafting duties, but his performance had also improved.

 Chapter 63: Managing the Talisman Shop

    ¡°Huh? Changsheng, you¡¯ve broken through to the fourth stage of Qi Refining?¡± At this moment, the Fourth Elder noticed the change in Lu Changsheng¡¯s spiritual energy and showed a hint of surprise and joy on her face.


    Although Lu Changsheng had been using the technique of restraining his aura to conceal the spiritual energy within his body, his mastery of this technique was not particularly profound; he had only reached a stage of basic proficiency.


    After all, he hadn¡¯t spent much time focusing on these foundational spells after mastering them all.


    With the Fourth Elder¡¯s strength at the ninth stage of Qi Refining, a closer look would easily reveal the changes in Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation.


    ¡°Yes, I broke through to the fourth stage of Qi Refining yesterday, so I came to inform grandmother today,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded and replied.


    ¡°Well done, well done. I didn¡¯t expect you to break through to the fourth stage of Qi Refining so quickly. You¡¯re even faster than grandmother imagined,¡±


    The Fourth Elder said with a smile as she sat down beside him. ¡°Now that you¡¯ve reached the fourth stage of Qi Refining, there¡¯s something grandmother wants to entrust to you.¡±


    ¡°What is it, grandmother?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, feeling a bit puzzled. What could he, a cultivator at the fourth stage of Qi Refining, do?


    ¡°Our Lu Family has a spirit talisman shop in the Jiulong Market, and grandmother thought of letting you manage it,¡±


    The Fourth Elder said. s?a??h th? N0v?lFire(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Manage the talisman shop?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised to hear this.


    As a cultivation family, Lu Family naturally had multiple sources of income.


    Like the green bamboos that cover the mountains, the green bamboos are one of the main incomes of the Lu Family.


    Spirit rice, spirit vegetables, and spirit herbs grown during ordinary times were used by the family and the surplus was sold in the market.


    Therefore, the Lu Family also owned its own shops in some cities.


    He knew about the Jiulong Market, which was relatively close to Qingzhu Mountain, a large market established by the dominant power in this area, the Blue Cloud Sect.


    After so many years in the Lu Family and being part of its core circle, he had gained a deeper understanding of the Lu Family¡¯s situation.


    Like the Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family, such cultivation families are considered independent forces, but they are actually under the jurisdiction of the Blue Cloud Sect.


    They have to pay a certain tribute to the Blue Cloud Sect every year.


    That¡¯s why Lu Yuanding could go to the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s mountain range to recruit disciples as sons-in-law.


    If it were a force unrelated to the Blue Cloud Sect, would such a thing be possible?


    Back then, when the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain and the Chen Family of the Hongye Valley fought over the ownership of a spirit stone mine, both sides resorted to violence, even involving their foundational ancestors.


    In the end, it was the elders of the Blue Cloud Sect who intervened and called for a halt, forcing both families to cease hostilities.


    Of course, the Blue Cloud Sect ultimately took forty percent of the profits from the spirit stone mine.


    The remaining sixty percent was divided equally between the Lu Family and the Chen Family, thirty percent each.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    Indeed, strength is paramount.


    The Lu Family and the Chen Family fought tooth and nail over a few shares of profit from the spirit stone mine.


    Yet, when the Blue Cloud Sect intervened, they simply took forty percent, and neither family dared to utter a word.


    The fact that this talisman shop could operate in the Jiulong Market indicates that among the various shops owned by the Lu Family, it was considered quite successful.


    Lu Changsheng never expected that the Fourth Elder would entrust such a shop to him.


    ¡°Yes, Miaoge was previously in charge of this talisman shop,¡± the Fourth Elder continued. ¡°But as you know, Miaoge has now become a high-grade talisman master and is preparing to break through to the seventh stage of Qi Refining, so she simply doesn¡¯t have the time or energy for it.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s why I thought of letting you learn how to manage it.¡±


    ¡°Granny was a bit worried about you before, but now that you¡¯ve broken through to the fourth stage of Qi Refining, I feel much more at ease.¡±


    ¡°Consider it a learning experience. Once you¡¯re familiar with it, Granny will hand over the management of this talisman shop directly to you. The tasks involved are quite simple: keep an eye on the shop, replenish the stock every month, and occasionally train apprentices.¡±


    ¡°During this time, Granny will also provide you with a salary,¡± the Fourth Elder said slowly, lifting the tea cup and taking a sip.


    In the Lu Family, aside from Lu Changsheng, there were only three talisman masters: herself, Lu Miaoge, and a Lu Family disciple who had recently been promoted to a medium-grade talisman master.


    Lu Miaoge needed to focus on talisman crafting and had to spend time cultivating, leaving her with little time to manage the shop.


    The newly promoted Lu Family disciple was clearly not suitable for the task.


    Lu Changsheng, on the other hand, was not only a medium-grade talisman master but also her grandson-in-law.


    Over the past six months, she had been quite satisfied with his performance and had come to see him as part of the family.


    She thought of entrusting the shop to him, not only to avoid hiring an external talisman master to oversee the shop but also to allow Lu Changsheng to get involved in the family business and gain some experience.


    After hearing the Fourth Elder¡¯s words, Lu Changsheng¡¯s first instinct was to refuse.


    He simply wanted to live peacefully within the Lu Family.


    However, with the Fourth Elder¡¯s words reaching this point, he couldn¡¯t refuse without a valid reason.


    After all, in a cultivation family like the Lu Family, family members enjoyed the benefits and privileges brought by the family.


    When they reached a certain age and level of strength, they were expected to contribute to the family.


    Even someone as talented as Lu Miaoge, with her talent in talisman crafting and her status as the Patriarch¡¯s daughter, was no exception.


    Since he had married Lu Miaoyun, he was now considered part of the Lu Family, and there was no escaping these responsibilities.


    Moreover, the Fourth Elder¡¯s decision to entrust the talisman shop to him was also a gesture of goodwill and concern for his well-being.


    It not only provided him with an additional source of income but also allowed him to take on more responsibilities and gain more exposure, thereby elevating his status within the Lu Family.


    ¡°Changsheng will follow Granny¡¯s arrangement,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said after a moment of contemplation and bowed respectfully.


    He understood that it was not realistic to continue living within the Lu Family without venturing outside or doing anything, even until the Foundation Establishment stage.


    Since that was the case, he might as well accept it.


    The Jiulong Market, established by the Blue Cloud Sect, is a large market with foundational cultivators overseeing it.


    There aren¡¯t many who dare to cause trouble within the market.


    If he were to manage the talisman shop there, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry too much about danger.


    Moreover, managing the shop would not only provide him with additional income but also give him the opportunity to easily sell the thousands of talismans he had stored.


    This would make it much easier for him to purchase materials for practicing the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique in the future.


    Over the past six months, when trading talismans with the people dispatched by Hong Yi, he had also asked Hong Yi to help him purchase some materials.


    However, the back-and-forth communication was troublesome, and many of the required materials might not even be available.


    If he went to the Jiulong Market himself, it would be much more convenient to purchase whatever materials he needed.


    The only downside was that life in the market wouldn¡¯t be as comfortable as it was now.


    He wouldn¡¯t have access to the second-order Spirit Vain, his wives wouldn¡¯t be by his side, and he would have to postpone having children.


    However, going to the market would also provide him with the opportunity to see if he could find some ¡®fairies¡¯ with Spirit Roots to take as concubines.


    After all, if he wanted to have children, especially ones with Spirit Roots, he would need to take concubines.


    Perhaps his ineffective Peach Blossom Gu might come in handy then.


    Currently, Lu Changsheng felt that he hadn¡¯t encountered any romantic luck because he stayed indoors all day.


    ¡°Alright, it¡¯s settled then. When Miaoge returns in a few days, you can go with her,¡± the Fourth Elder nodded with a smile.


    ¡°Yes, Granny,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in agreement.


    Then, he took two boxes of spirit fruit pastries from the Fourth Elder¡¯s house and headed home.

 Chapter 64: The hard-working Li Feiyu

    The moment he got back home, Lu Changsheng talked to his wives, including Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, about his plan to go to the Jiulong Market soon.The wives had mixed feelings about it.


    On one hand, they were happy that Lu Changsheng could take charge of the family business, which meant he was important to the Lu Family.


    On the other hand, they were worried because Lu Changsheng would be away from home for a long time, and they would miss him.


    ¡°This Jiulong Market isn¡¯t far from Qingzhu Mountain. I can come back once a month, just like the eldest lady.¡±


    ¡°And once I get more familiar with things over there, I can take you all out for a visit as well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng told his wives.


    He had always found life in Qingzhu Valley a bit dull and boring.


    The same was true for his wives.


    So, he thought that if things were more stable in Jiulong Market, he could eventually bring some of his wives over to live there for a change of pace.


    ¡°Thank you, husband.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, husband.¡±


    The women were quite pleased to hear that.


    ¡°Husband, take Xiao Qing with you when you go.¡±


    ¡°That way, there will be someone to take care of you.¡±


    At this time, Lu Miaoyun said to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°I¡¯m a grown man; I don¡¯t need someone to take care of me.¡±


    ¡°Besides, you need Xiao Qing to take care of you now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand, saying it wasn¡¯t necessary.


    ¡°Please, husband, take Xiao Qing with you~¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t be there to accompany you, so let Xiao Qing stay with you, please~¡±


    Lu Miaoyun bit her pink lip gently and looked at Lu Changsheng with her big, bright eyes.


    She also held Lu Changsheng¡¯s arm and gently shook it, pouting sweetly.


    She had suggested before that Lu Changsheng take Xiao Qing in.


    But Lu Changsheng, knowing Lu Miaoyun was pregnant, didn¡¯t agree and planned to consider it after Lu Miaoyun gave birth.


    ¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯ll take her, I¡¯ll take her. I¡¯ll do as you ask, Yun¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was always soft-hearted. Faced with his wife¡¯s gentle persuasion, he immediately agreed lovingly.


    He figured that Lu Miaoyun¡¯s suggestion to bring Xiao Qing along was not only for company but also to keep an eye on him and prevent him from straying too far.


    However, he didn¡¯t mind taking Xiao Qing along either.


    There¡¯s a saying that it¡¯s easy to go from frugality to luxury, but going from luxury to frugality is difficult.


    For years, he had grown used to having people serve him, so being somewhere without that kind of service might be uncomfortable.


    Moreover, having someone he trusted around would be much more convenient.


    ¡°Still, let¡¯s wait until I go over there and see the situation first. We don¡¯t know what things are like there yet,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as he pinched his wife¡¯s cheek.


    After all, he was going there to work.


    Going somewhere without knowing the circumstances, bringing a maid along might give off the impression that he was going there to enjoy himself, which wouldn¡¯t leave a good impression.


    ¡°Mm-hmm~¡±


    Lu Miaoyun gave a sweet smile upon hearing her husband agree, looking a little cute and mischievous.


    She knew that it was impossible to completely prevent her husband from taking in concubines or new wives.


    But as a woman and a wife, she couldn¡¯t just stand by and do nothing.


    That night.


    Knowing that Lu Changsheng would be leaving home soon, his wives were all tender and affectionate, serving him well.


    With six months of training in the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, proper nutrition, spiritual wine, and having reached Fourth Stage of Qi Refining, Lu Changsheng¡¯s combat ability had improved significantly.


    However, he still couldn¡¯t handle the constant affections of his wives, who took turns trying to please him.


    He even suspected that his wives were using this as a way to tell him that once he went to Jiulong Market, he should avoid any romantic entanglements.


    ¡°If I¡¯m going to Jiulong Market, I need to work hard and quickly master the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, if I come back home every month, I might not be able to handle it, and I definitely wouldn¡¯t have the nerve to take in new wives or concubines.¡±


    As Lu Changsheng lay on his bed, he made a quiet resolution.


    The next day.


    Lu Changsheng suddenly remembered his dealings with Hong Yi regarding talisman transactions.


    Every three months, Hong Yi would send someone to trade talismans, and it was about a month until the next trade.


    Since he was going to Jiulong Market, there was a good chance he wouldn¡¯t be home at that time.


    So, Lu Changsheng informed Lu Miaoyun about the talisman transactions and gave her thirty pre-made talismans.


    He told her that if Hong Yi sent someone over, she should handle the trade in his place.


    Lu Changsheng was merely selling some low-grade talismans to a friend, so there was no need to hide anything. It was fine if the Lu Family knew about it.


    In fact, Lu Changsheng suspected that the Lu Family had probably known about it for a while.


    Regarding this matter, Lu Miaoyun readily agreed to handle the talisman trade, putting Lu Changsheng at ease.


    Next, Lu Changsheng headed to Qingzhu Mountain Village, intending to catch up with Li Feiyu and see how he had been doing recently. S?a??h the N0v?lFir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    However, when he arrived at Li Feiyu¡¯s house, Li Feiyu wasn¡¯t home.


    Li Feiyu¡¯s wives told Lu Changsheng that Li Feiyu had gone to work in the fields.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng was quite surprised.


    After chatting with Li Feiyu¡¯s wives, he learned that a few months ago, Li Feiyu had taken on the job of a spiritual butcher and had also learned the skills of a spiritual planter, mastering the Small Rain Technique and Gengjin Technique. He then took on a job as a spiritual farmer under Uncle Fu¡¯s guidance.


    Not only that, but sometimes Li Feiyu would also take on the task of washing and refining materials.


    Many low-level spiritual materials were full of impurities and couldn¡¯t be used directly.


    So, a job was created where cultivators would use spiritual energy to wash and refine the materials, removing impurities.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng was momentarily speechless.


    He couldn¡¯t help but reflect on how difficult cultivation was and how even survival itself was challenging.


    However, deep down, he also realized that Li Feiyu was working so hard not just to support his family but also to prepare for leaving the Lu Family in the future.


    Otherwise, the job of a spiritual butcher alone would have been enough to support Li Feiyu¡¯s family.


    As noon approached, Li Feiyu returned home, covered in dust from his labors.


    Although Li Feiyu looked somewhat tired, his eyes were bright and full of spirit.


    Previously, his days in the Lu Family were consumed by childbearing duties.


    Now that he was free from the constraints of having more children, life was still hard, but there was at least a glimmer of hope.


    After all, what people fear the most is a lack of hope.


    ¡°Changsheng, what brings you here?¡±


    Li Feiyu was surprised to see Lu Changsheng at his home.


    ¡°I just wanted to see how you were doing.¡± Lu Changsheng smiled.


    Then, he told Li Feiyu about his upcoming departure from the Lu Family to Jiulong Market.


    He offered to buy things for Li Feiyu in Jiulong Market if needed.


    Although Qingzhu Mountain Village had a Hundred Treasures Pavilion, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s opinion, its selection was quite limited.


    [T/N: Hundred Treasures Pavilion: Bai Bao Pavilion]


    In the Lu Family, precious items required contributions to acquire.


    Li Feiyu naturally had nothing much to buy, and he only advised Lu Changsheng to be careful outside.


    Li Feiyu shared some worldly experience with Lu Changsheng, which, though based on secular ways, was also applicable in the world of cultivation.


    Then, Lu Changsheng offered to help Li Feiyu if he needed anything.


    He advised him not to hesitate, as overworking himself to the point of harming his body would be a true loss.


    Upon hearing this, Li Feiyu hesitated for a moment, then shyly asked to borrow some spirit stones.


    He explained that while working as a spiritual butcher, he learned that the Lu Family raised a type of spiritual pig known as the black boar.


    These black boars could be ready for sale in three years, fetching about fifty spirit stones per pig.


    In the past six months, he had mastered the process and methods of raising these black boars and wanted to raise two of them himself.


    However, a black boar piglet cost six spirit stones each, and he only had enough starting funds to pay for one, leaving him short two spirit stones.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but shake his head in amazement at Li Feiyu¡¯s efforts.


    Not only was Li Feiyu juggling the roles of spiritual butcher and spiritual planter, but he was also planning to raise two spiritual pigs.


    Nevertheless, Lu Changsheng understood that in Li Feiyu¡¯s current situation, hard work and effort were the only ways to cultivate successfully.


    Without hesitation, Lu Changsheng took out twenty spirit stones and lent them to Li Feiyu.


    Currently, Lu Changsheng received a monthly income of around ten spirit stones from the Lu Family.


    He earned ten spirit stones each month for completing talisman-making tasks and another ten spirit stones for handing in three to five extra talismans each time.


    From his dealings with Hong Yi, he also received over forty spirit stones every three months.


    So, his monthly income was quite substantial, allowing him to lend some spirit stones to help Li Feiyu.


    However, Li Feiyu only borrowed ten spirit stones.


    He said that ten spirit stones would be enough, and he would be able to repay them once the spiritual rice in the fields matured.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t argue; he knew Li Feiyu¡¯s character and the kind of person he was.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng had a meal at Li Feiyu¡¯s place, and the two of them shared some spiritual wine and chatted before Lu Changsheng left.

 Chapter 65: Gifts!

    Time flew by, and before he knew it, more than half a month had passed.One day, the housekeeper from the Fourth Elder¡¯s household came to fetch Lu Changsheng.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately followed the housekeeper to the Fourth Elder¡¯s residence.


    As soon as he entered the hall, he saw the Fourth Elder conversing with Lu Miaoge.


    He approached them and gave a respectful bow.


    ¡°Grandmother, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    After studying talisman-making with the Fourth Elder for so long, Lu Changsheng had grown closer to Lu Miaoge, resulting in a more familiar form of address.


    Although this closeness wasn¡¯t exactly what he desired.


    ¡°Changsheng, you came.¡±


    The Fourth Elder smiled and nodded when she saw Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°I have already discussed with Miaoge about the task of managing the spiritual talisman shop at Jiulong Market.¡±


    ¡°You should follow Miaoge¡¯s arrangements when the time comes. She will also be at Jiulong Market for some time, so you should seek her advice often.¡± S?a?ch* Th? N?v?lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    The Fourth Elder stated.


    ¡°Yes, Grandmother.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, then bowed to Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°I¡¯ll have to trouble Sister Miaoge from now on.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s no trouble.¡±


    Lu Miaoge shook her head gently and spoke softly, her voice as gentle as water.


    ¡°Changsheng, you rarely get to travel, so your grandmother has prepared some gifts for you for this journey.¡±


    The Fourth Elder addressed Lu Changsheng.


    As she spoke, she took out three silk boxes of different sizes from her storage pouch and placed them on the table.


    ¡°Thank you, Grandmother.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes lit up upon hearing this, curious about the Fourth Elder¡¯s gifts.


    His grandmother was an elder of the Lu Family and a first-tier talisman master, so her gifts would not be ordinary.


    ¡°Open them and take a look,¡±


    The Fourth Elder smiled.


    Lu Miaoge, hearing this, also turned her gaze toward the gifts, curious about what her aunt had prepared for Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng opened the first, long silk box.


    Inside was a three-foot-long blue-sheathed treasure sword, with the blade gleaming faintly in blue hues.


    ¡°This magic sword is called Qingyan and is a medium-grade magic weapon. It contains a hint of blue jade, making it far sharper than other weapons of its grade and perfectly suited for your current use,¡± the Fourth Elder introduced.


    Lu Changsheng was surprised to hear this and looked at the Qingyan Sword before him.


    He hadn¡¯t expected his grandmother to gift him a medium-grade magic sword.


    Typically, low-grade magic weapons cost around fifty spirit stones.


    Medium-grade magic weapons were priced at around one hundred and fifty spirit stones.


    While a breakthrough in the mid-Qi Refining stage allowed one to wield medium-grade flying swords, many cultivators in the later stages of Qi Refining couldn¡¯t afford or justify the cost of a medium-grade magic weapon.


    For instance, the three bandit cultivators he had killed at Niutou Mountain, despite their Qi Refining level at Sixth and Seventh Stage, all used low-grade magic weapons.


    Moreover, this Qingyan Sword was clearly not just an ordinary medium-grade magic weapon.


    Its estimated price could be as high as two hundred spirit stones.


    ¡°Thank you, Grandmother!¡±


    Lu Changsheng expressed his gratitude and picked up the magic sword.


    It felt slightly heavy and cool in his hand, and the sheath was entirely blue, resembling blue jade.


    The scabbard was adorned with gold-inlaid flower patterns, and the sword tassel was made of blue gold, a later addition for decorative purposes.


    Magic swords like this could usually change their size according to the user¡¯s will.


    Given its elaborate design, it was clear that this magic sword was of a different class from the flying sword Lu Changsheng had acquired at Niutou Mountain.


    It was evidently a high-end flying sword.


    The most basic aspect of a flying sword was its sharpness and practicality.


    Only high-end flying swords would invest effort into aesthetics.


    Lu Changsheng drew the magic sword from its scabbard. The sword¡¯s blade was silvery-white, with a faint blue-gold sheen flowing across its surface, reflecting a cold glint.


    The Fourth Elder smiled and moved on to open the second silk box.


    Inside the second silk box was an exquisitely crafted, luxurious, sky-blue robe with golden embroidery.


    ¡°Since you are going out to manage the shop, you should dress well to reflect your status.¡±


    ¡°This is a medium-grade magic robe with the effects of size adjustment, dust resistance, warmth, wind transformation, concealment, spirit gathering, and body protection¡ªseven major enchantments.¡±


    ¡°The first three effects are similar to your current robe, so I don¡¯t need to elaborate.¡±


    ¡°The wind transformation enchantment can change strong winds into gentle breezes.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve applied for a steel-feathered eagle from the family for you, which will make your future trips to Jiulong Market much more convenient. This robe¡¯s wind transformation enchantment will prevent you from being affected by strong winds while riding the steel-feathered eagle.¡±


    ¡°I know you prefer to keep a low profile, so the concealment enchantment allows the robe to suppress its brilliance and appear like ordinary clothing, not attracting unwanted attention.¡±


    ¡°The spirit gathering effect can create a small area of concentrated spiritual energy which can aid your cultivation.¡±


    ¡°The body protection enchantment can passively activate a protective shield in times of danger, capable of withstanding an attack from a Seventh Stage Qi Refining cultivator.¡±


    The Fourth Elder introduced the robe to Lu Changsheng.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng displayed an expression of pleasant surprise.


    A medium-grade magic robe!


    The clothes he was currently wearing were given to him by Lu Yuanding as a reward for having his first child, and they weren¡¯t even low-grade magic robes.


    They only had three basic effects: size adjustment, warmth, and dust resistance.


    This medium-grade magic robe, on the other hand, had seven effects in total.


    In addition to the three he already knew, it also offered four new effects: spirit gathering, wind transformation, concealment, and body protection.


    In particular, the body protection effect excited Lu Changsheng the most.


    The robe could passively activate a protective spell in times of danger, capable of withstanding an attack from a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator.


    With this robe, Lu Changsheng no longer needed to worry about being ambushed by warriors or cultivators in close quarters.


    ¡°Thank you, Grandmother!¡±


    Lu Changsheng expressed his gratitude with joy.


    At that moment, he couldn¡¯t help but marvel at his grandmother¡¯s generosity.


    Medium-grade magic items typically cost around one hundred and fifty spirit stones.


    However, robes were generally more expensive than weapons.


    This medium-grade magic robe could be estimated to cost around two hundred spirit stones.


    Moreover, his grandmother had thought everything through.


    Lu Changsheng had initially assumed he would be traveling to Jiulong Market on a spirit horse.


    But he was surprised to learn that the Fourth Elder had even arranged for him to have a flying mount.


    She had considered every aspect of his trip.


    In the Lu Family, flying mounts were rare and scarce.


    The Fourth Elder smiled, opened the third silk box, and said, ¡°These are talismans I personally drew. Carry them with you for protection.¡±


    Inside the box were three talismans.


    Lu Changsheng immediately recognized the three types of talismans.


    A high-grade talisman: Lightning Inducing Talisman!


    A high-grade talisman: Hundred-Mile Invisibility Talisman!


    An ultimate-grade talisman: Lightning Flash Talisman!


    The Lightning Inducing Talisman and the Hundred-Mile Invisibility Talisman were both relatively difficult to make high-grade talismans, and could sell for around 40-50 spirit stones each.


    The ultimate-grade Lightning Flash Talisman, on the other hand, was even more valuable, worth at least 200 spirit stones!


    The Qingyan Sword, the medium-grade magic robe, and these three talismans combined were worth at least 700 spirit stones.


    When Lu Changsheng had killed three bandit cultivators at Niutou Mountain, the total value of his gains amounted to approximately 500 spirit stones, which he considered a huge sum.


    However, the Fourth Elder had directly gifted him items worth over 700 spirit stones¡ªan extremely generous gesture.


    ¡°Thank you, Grandmother!¡±


    This gift left Lu Changsheng feeling deeply moved, and he bowed respectfully, expressing his gratitude.


    Although he knew that he held value in the Lu Family, and the Fourth Elder¡¯s kindness was part of that recognition, it was still significant that she treated him so well.


    Lu Changsheng kept these thoughts in mind.


    ¡°We are family. As your grandmother, it¡¯s only natural for me to give my grandson a few things. There¡¯s no need to be overly formal with your thanks,¡± the Fourth Elder said warmly to Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng nodded with a sincere smile, replying, ¡°Yes, Grandmother.¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, do you know these three talismans?¡± The Fourth Elder pointed to the three talismans in the silk box.

 Chapter 66: Magical weapon and robe!

    ¡°Grandmother, I recognize these three talismans,¡±Lu Changsheng replied earnestly.


    ¡°This is a high-grade talisman, the Lightning Inducing Talisman, which can trigger a bolt of lightning equivalent to a strike from a Qi Refining Ninth Stage cultivator!¡±


    ¡°This is a high-grade talisman, the Hundred-Mile Invisibility Talisman, which allows you to transform into a rainbow and travel tens of miles away!¡±


    ¡°This is an ultimate-grade talisman, the Lightning Flash Talisman, which releases a flash of lightning equivalent to the full power of a Qi Refining peak-stage cultivator¡¯s attack!¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke seriously, recognizing that these three talismans were specially prepared by the Fourth Elder for his safety in case he encountered any unexpected dangers.


    With these three talismans at his disposal, he would be well-protected unless he faced a powerful cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage.


    ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± the Fourth Elder replied with a smile. ¡°It seems you have been studying diligently; these shouldn¡¯t be too difficult for you.¡±


    ¡°Now, put these away and try on the robe so I can see how it looks on you,¡± she added kindly, reaching out to gently pat Lu Changsheng¡¯s head.


    ¡°Yes, Grandmother!¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, putting away the three silk boxes and heading to an adjacent room to change into the robe.


    On the side, Lu Miaoge watched the three gifts with a hint of surprise in her eyes.


    She was astonished by her aunt¡¯s generosity.


    Despite knowing that her aunt was a talisman master and thus wealthier than ordinary cultivators, Lu Miaoge couldn¡¯t help but be surprised by the generosity shown to Lu Changsheng.


    After all, cultivators usually spent what they earned on their own cultivation and resources, leaving little for savings.


    Therefore, a gift worth over seven hundred spirit stones was indeed a grand gesture.


    Moreover, the three gifts were thoughtfully chosen based on Lu Changsheng¡¯s current needs.


    This level of consideration showed the depth of the Fourth Elder¡¯s affection for him.


    Although she felt a hint of envy at the Fourth Elder¡¯s affection for Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge understood the reasons behind it.


    It was clear that her aunt wished for Lu Changsheng to fully integrate into the Lu Family and appreciated his performance over the past six months, treating him like a cherished grandson.


    Lu Changsheng entered the adjacent room and changed out of his old robe, which he had worn for five years, and into the medium-grade magic robe gifted by the Fourth Elder.


    It seemed that the family color of the Lu Family in Qingzhu Mountain was green, or perhaps the Fourth Elder was accustomed to seeing him in green robes.


    Thus, both the magic sword and the robe she gifted him were green.


    Having lived in the Lu Family for many years, Lu Changsheng had grown accustomed to the green color and found it pleasing.


    The new robe¡¯s style was similar to the old robe, but it was clearly of a much higher quality, appearing luxurious and elegant.


    The robe was adorned with dark green silk embroidery of vivid and natural bamboo leaves, with elegant and precise gold thread detailing around the collar and cuffs.


    Enhanced by the magic arrays, the robe exuded a faint glow when worn.


    The saying ¡°clothes make the man¡± holds true in the case of Lu Changsheng, as the medium-grade magic robe enhanced his already handsome appearance, making him appear even more distinguished and extraordinary.


    ¡°The quality of this medium-grade magic robe is truly remarkable; the difference is evident the moment you put it on,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought, filled with the same joy as when he wore new clothes during the Lunar New Year in his past life.


    He happily ran his hand over the smooth, armor-like robe, marveling at its luxurious feel.


    The robe was as light as a feather when worn, a stark contrast to the robe he had been wearing previously.


    As a medium-grade magic robe, it not only featured seven major arrays but was also made from high-quality materials such as demonic beast fur and other spiritual fibers. S?a?ch* Th? n0v?l(?)ire.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    The result was a fabric that was waterproof, fireproof, and impervious to most weapons ¨C basic qualities that required no further elaboration.


    Lu Changsheng attempted to activate the concealment array within the magic robe.


    Immediately, the radiance on the robe dimmed and dissipated, appearing more modest and ordinary, like a refined and exquisite garment.


    ¡°This looks much better now. Otherwise, it would be too conspicuous, practically screaming ¡®I¡¯m a fat sheep¡¯ to everyone,¡±


    Lu Changsheng remarked, observing the subdued appearance of the robe after activating the concealment array.


    He found the effect of this array quite impressive and well-suited to himself. He made a mental note to look for clothes with similar effects in the future when purchasing garments.


    Subsequently, he deactivated the concealment array, allowing the robe to shimmer with spiritual light once again. He then casually walked out of the side hall.


    In the main hall, the sight of Lu Changsheng, with his handsome face, tall and elegant figure, clad in a sky-blue robe adorned with golden bamboo embroidery, and a jade sword hanging from his waist, caught the attention of the Fourth Elder. Her eyes lit up with admiration.


    With a gentle and affectionate smile on her face, she praised, ¡°Well done! It seems my young Changsheng was destined to wear such a robe. It looks great!¡±


    Having practiced the Immortal Posture Technique for so many years and having acquired the Peach Blossom Gu, Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance was truly outstanding.


    His features were perfectly balanced, creating a pleasing and comfortable aura that exuded an air of elegance and charm.


    With the addition of the magic robe, which now shimmered with spiritual light, his refined and composed demeanor gained a touch of Immortal Qi, making him appear like a celestial being.


    ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Granny¡¯s excellent choice of clothing,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied graciously, his demeanor as gentle and refreshing as a spring breeze.


    Granny¡¯s praise was indeed true. Lu Changsheng was exceptionally suited to this type of magic robe, emanating an aura of Immortal Qi.


    ¡°You¡¯re absolutely right. Changsheng you look perfect in this robe, radiating an Immortal Qi,¡± The Fourth Elder agreed with a smile on her face.


    She then turned to Miaoge and asked, ¡°Isn¡¯t that right, Miaoge?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s handsomeness was undeniable.


    Miaoge had seen men with better looks before, but none could compare to Lu Changsheng.


    His facial features, skin, physique, posture, and demeanor were all perfectly harmonized, creating an inexplicable sense of comfort and attraction.


    Especially now, with the magic robe shimmering with spiritual light, it perfectly accentuated Lu Changsheng¡¯s figure and demeanor, giving him an aura reminiscent of an otherworldly being.


    ¡°Indeed, Brother Changsheng looks perfect in this robe. My aunt has excellent taste and knows exactly what suits him,¡±


    Lu Miaoge remarked with a gentle smile, her voice as soft as clouds.


    Lu Changsheng smiled, impressed by Miaoge¡¯s perceptiveness. ¡°Thank you for the compliment.¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, remember to go see Lu Bo later to collect the Steel Feather Eagle. I¡¯ve already arranged it with him,¡±


    Granny reminded him kindly as she gently smoothed the wrinkles on Lu Changsheng¡¯s robe, her actions full of affection and care.


    Lu Changsheng was deeply moved by her gesture.


    After all, the heart is made of flesh.


    Over the past six months, Granny had been nothing but kind and supportive to him.


    ¡°Rest assured, Granny,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in acknowledgment.


    Granny then spent some time offering guidance and instruction on talisman crafting to Lu Changsheng and Miaoge.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s talent in talisman crafting had gradually improved under her tutelage.


    Granny and Miaoge seemed to have accepted the fact that Lu Changsheng was indeed a rare genius in the field of talisman crafting.


    Lu Changsheng estimated that if he practices for another two and a half years, he will be able to show himself as a high-grade talisman master.


    By then, his standard of living would also improve significantly, which he looked forward to.


    At noon, they left Granny¡¯s residence and Lu Changsheng went to Lu Bo¡¯s place to collect the Steel Feather Eagle as instructed.

 Chapter 67: Steel Feathered Eagle!

    ¡°Lu Changsheng, you came to pick up the Steel Feathered Eagle, right?¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s intention was obvious as soon as Lu Bo saw him arrive.


    He looked at the robe Lu Changsheng was wearing.


    Although the robe looked like ordinary brocade clothes after the spiritual light had faded, if you looked closely, you could still see the difference in the craftsmanship of the fabric compared to ordinary clothes.


    ¡°Yes, Lu Bo, I¡¯m going to Jiulong Market in a few days, so the Fourth Elder asked me to come to you to pick up a steel-feathered eagle.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded with a smile.


    ¡°Jiulong Market is a good place, not far from Qingzhu Mountain, and the security is also good.¡±


    ¡°When you¡¯re young, you should get out and see more of the world and gain experience,¡± Lu Bo said with a smile and nodded.


    He took out a yellow leather pouch and a yellow copper token and handed them to Lu Changsheng, saying, ¡°This is your steel-feathered eagle.¡±


    ¡°The spirit animal pouch works just like a storage bag, and the beast control token allows you to easily communicate with the steel-feathered eagle and give it orders.¡±


    ¡°You haven¡¯t ridden this kind of steel-feathered eagle before, so you should familiarize yourself with it beforehand.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll take you outside to familiarize yourself with it.¡±


    Lu Bo continued to speak.


    ¡°Thank you for your efforts, Lu Bo.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, took the spirit animal bag and the beast control token, and looked at them.


    It was the first time he had to deal with such things.


    Before, he had considered buying a spirit pet pouch for the Nine Netherworld Hound.


    Some members of the Lu family heard this and looked at Lu Changsheng with surprise and envy.


    One of them asked aloud, ¡°Brother Changsheng, are you going out to practice?¡±


    The Steel Feathered Eagle is a flying mount of the Lu Family, and only a few selected family members and elders can apply to use it when they go out.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m going to Jiulong Market in a few days,¡± Lu Changsheng replied with a smile, not hiding anything.


    After all, it was no secret.


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the members of the Lu family looked at Lu Changsheng with even more envy.


    In families like the Lu Family, which are cultivation families, when the younger members reach a certain age and strength, they are arranged to go out and gain experience.


    This is not only for their growth, but also to contribute to the family.


    Only by going out to gain experience and seek opportunities can there be a chance to achieve the Foundation Establishment .


    Otherwise, most of the younger members with average talents would have no hope of reaching that stage in their lifetime.


    The family provides training by sending them to different markets to work. These markets vary in quality.


    Jiulong Market, for example, not only has a good environment, but is also close to Qingzhu Mountain, which makes it an excellent choice.


    However, only a few outstanding young members are sent to Jiulong Market for training.


    Some of the less fortunate ones are even sent to new countries.


    They were surprised to learn that Lu Changsheng not only had a steel-feathered eagle as his mount, but was also sent to Jiulong Market for training.


    Such a treatment is truly enviable.


    However, considering that Lu Changsheng is a first-level medium-grade talisman master, they understand why they can¡¯t envy him.  S?a?ch* Th? Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Becoming a medium-grade talisman master is a significant achievement.


    Even becoming a low-grade talisman master would offer good treatment.


    ¡°Sigh, next year I will also go for training, but I don¡¯t know where I will be sent for training.¡±


    ¡°In my opinion, as long as I¡¯m not sent to a new country, I can go anywhere.¡±


    ¡°The worse the environment and the more dangerous the place, the more opportunities there are. Given our talents, we have to take risks if we want to reach Foundation  Establishment.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Jiulong Market has a good environment, but it¡¯s too comfortable and lacks opportunities.¡±


    ¡°But how many people can succeed by taking risks? I only have an eighth-grade spirit root, so I don¡¯t think about starting a business. In the future, like Lu Changsheng, I¡¯ll be content to take multiple wives and concubines.¡±


    Some members of the Lu family couldn¡¯t help but discuss their future. Although they were dedicated to cultivation, they were still a little uncertain about their future.


    Lu Bo led Lu Changsheng to an empty area and said, ¡°Lu Changsheng, you can get used to it here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and looked at the spirit animal pouch and immediately sensed a steel-feathered eagle with iron-black feathers inside.


    He moved his mind slightly and opened the spirit pet pouch.


    The steel-feathered eagle flew out, transformed into a black streak of light, and landed in front of him.


    It stood over a meter tall, its feathers shimmering in the sunlight and looking very powerful.


    Lu Changsheng could sense from the Beast Control Token that the Steel Feathered Eagle¡¯s emotions showed some fear towards him.


    ¡°This steel feathered eagle has been tamed and is very gentle. You can just ride it directly and use the Beast Control token to command it with your mind.¡±


    ¡°Be careful at first ¨C don¡¯t fly too fast, too high, or too far.¡±


    Lu Bo reminded him from the side.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, cast a lightness technique on himself, and leaped onto the back of the steel-feathered eagle.


    He first crouched on the eagle¡¯s back and gripped its black iron-like feathers tightly with both hands.


    Then he used the beast control token to give the steel-feathered eagle an order.


    ¡°Take off!¡±


    Immediately, the steel-feathered eagle flapped its wings and soared into the sky. Lu Changsheng was surrounded by a gust of wind so strong that it was hard to keep his eyes open.


    However, the next moment, his robe activated a wind formation, emitting a soft glow and dispersing the strong winds, transforming them into a gentle breeze.


    A few members of the Lu Family nearby heard the commotion and looked in the direction of the noise. They saw Lu Changsheng riding on the steel-feathered eagle and couldn¡¯t help but feel incredibly envious. After all, this was a flying mount.


    For low-level cultivators, a flying mount not only made traveling more convenient, but also made them stand out.


    ¡°So this is what flying feels like!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng held onto the steel-feathered eagle tightly, feeling a mixture of fear and excitement. This feeling was completely different from flying in an airplane in his previous life.


    He didn¡¯t let the steel-feathered eagle fly too high. Falling from such a height would be too dangerous for someone at his Qi Refining Fourth Stage level.


    The reason why the steel-feathered eagle could be used as a flying mount by the Lu Family was that it could fly very steadily. Combined with the wind-transforming effect of his robe, Lu Changsheng felt extremely stable.


    After riding for a while, Lu Changsheng gradually relaxed and adapted to the ride, loosening his grip and sitting comfortably on the eagle¡¯s back, allowing the steel-feathered eagle to fly through the air with him.


    After flying around for a few circles, Lu Changsheng instructed the steel-feathered eagle to land, as Lu Bo was still waiting for him below.

 Chapter 68: The Second Outing!

    ¡°Lu Changsheng, you¡¯re adapting quite quickly.¡±¡°Some people are afraid of heights, and it takes them several days to get used to flying for the first time.¡±


    Lu Bo smiled as he watched Lu Changsheng land.


    ¡°Lu Bo, can this steel-feathered eagle carry two people?¡±


    He asked Lu Bo.


    He felt that the Steel Feathered Eagle could easily carry two people, but he still wanted to confirm it


    After all, he planned to take Xiao Qing to the market in a few months.


    ¡°This steel-feathered eagle is a first-rank early stage demonic beast. Not only can it carry two people, but even three.¡±


    ¡°However, if there are too many people, its speed and endurance will decrease, especially for long journeys.¡±


    Lu Bo explained.


    He added, ¡°Remember to take good care of this steel-feathered eagle. Feed it ordinary raw meat twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. Each meal should be about thirty jin.¡±


    ¡°Here is a bottle of spirit-feeding pills. If you don¡¯t have time to feed it while on the road, just give it one pill.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll head back now. You can continue practicing here and get more familiar with it.¡±


    ¡°From our Qingzhu Mountain to Jiulong Market, it will take the steel-feathered eagle two days of full-speed flying,¡± Lu Changsheng said as he took out a porcelain bottle.


    ¡°Thank you, Lu Bo. I¡¯ll keep practicing here,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded as he took the spirit-feeding pills. After Lu Bo left, Lu Changsheng jumped onto the steel-feathered eagle to familiarize himself with flying.


    His first time flying was quite an exciting experience for him, and he found it a lot of fun.


    An hour later, Lu Changsheng had become quite familiar with the steel-feathered eagle.


    He was able to stand directly on the eagle¡¯s back and keep his hands clasped behind his back.


    The fierce wind was transformed into a gentle breeze by the enchantment on his robe, causing his hair and robe to sway gently, making him look very dashing.


    When he felt that he had adapted, Lu Changsheng let the steel-feathered eagle land and then jumped off its back.


    ¡°It would look much better if it were a white crane,¡± he thought as he looked at the steel-feathered eagle. Lu Changsheng felt that a crane would have been a more appropriate companion, given his appearance and demeanor.


    However, having a flying mount was already quite good; there was no need for a bicycle.


    Practicality comes first.


    The pursuit of appearance comes only after other needs have been met


    After returning the steel-feathered eagle to the spirit pet pouch, Lu Changsheng thought about the Qingyan Sword that the Fourth Elder had given him. S?a??h the N?v?lFir?(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    He tried taking it out to experiment and play with it.


    However, without a target to attack, he couldn¡¯t fully experience the sharpness of the Qingyan Sword.


    ¡°Medium-grade magic tools are still a bit taxing for me at the moment.¡±


    After playing with it for a while, Lu Changsheng felt that his internal spiritual energy was depleting, so he put the Qingyan Sword away.


    The higher the quality of the magic tool, the more spiritual energy it would consume.


    Given that he was now at the fourth stage of Qi Refining, he could only handle medium-grade flying swords at most.


    If he was given a top-class flying sword, he wouldn¡¯t be able to sustain the spiritual energy consumption.


    Lu Changsheng did not continue experimenting and put the Qingyan Sword back in his storage bag before heading home.


    He thought that once he got to Jiulong Market, he would sell the flying sword and flying knife he had obtained from Niutou Mountain to make some money. Since he now had the Qingyan Sword, he no longer needed them.


    As he walked to his front door, Lu Changsheng activated the aura effect of his robe. Although the effect was quite extravagant, Lu Changsheng had to admit it looked very impressive.


    Of course, when he returned home, he wanted his wives to appreciate his appearance.


    As expected, when his wives saw Lu Changsheng dressed like this, their eyes lit up and they praised him enthusiastically.


    This greatly satisfied Lu Changsheng¡¯s sense of pride.


    He thought to himself that during his trip to Jiulong Market, he could buy each of his wives and children a magical robe. This way, they wouldn¡¯t need to worry about the changing seasons.


    However, when he thought about how many wives and children he had, even if he bought just one magic robe for each person, he couldn¡¯t afford it.


    He decided to put that thought on hold for now. He would consider it once he had more money, after selling all the talismans he had.


    That night, his wives came to him, showering him with affection and asking him not to take off his robe.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile to himself, realizing that both men and women appreciated similar things.


    However, he didn¡¯t mind because the robe was quite durable and he was about to leave for Jiulong Market. Before leaving for a while, Lu Changsheng decided to grant his wives¡¯ small requests and spend some quality time with them.


    Two days later.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯m leaving,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°Yaoyun, if anything happens at home, just send me a message,¡± Lu Changsheng said as he said goodbye to his wives and rubbed his somewhat sore waist.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my husband. I¡¯ll handle everything at home,¡± Lu Yaoyun said, giving Lu Changsheng a reluctant hug.


    ¡°Have a smooth journey, my husband.¡±


    ¡°Husband, take good care of yourself out there.¡±


    ¡°Husband, how about taking me with you? I could take care of you.¡±


    ¡°Husband~¡±


    The other wives chimed in as well, showing their reluctance to let him go.


    After years of being together and having children, their bond with Lu Changsheng was deep and strong.


    Aside from having multiple wives and enjoying fatherhood, Lu Changsheng had always treated his wives and children exceptionally well and was undoubtedly a good man.


    Besides, having multiple wives and concubines was quite normal in this world.


    Besides, with only a little over ten wives, it was hardly considered excessive.


    ¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯m not going away for too long. I¡¯ll visit whenever I can. Everyone, be happy,¡± Lu Changsheng said, saying his goodbyes to his wives and children.


    He then headed to the main hall.


    He greeted Lu Miaoge, who was dressed in pure white and had long black hair cascading over her shoulders, with an elegant, otherworldly demeanor, sipping tea as she waited.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, let¡¯s go,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    Lu Miaoge nodded and stood up, walking side by side with Lu Changsheng


    ¡°The husband and eldest miss look perfect together,¡± one of the wives commented as they watched Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge walk out together.


    ¡°They both have an Immortal-like aura.¡±


    ¡°My husband is going to the market with the Eldest Miss, surely nothing will happen between them, right?¡±


    ¡°How could you even think that? The husband is already married to Sister Yaoyun. He¡¯s not going to have anything to do with the eldest miss.¡±


    Some of the women expressed their concern when they saw Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge walking side by side like a heavenly couple.


    Lu Yaoyun, who was watching their retreating figures, was also slightly lost in thought


    ¡°Do you feel a bit reluctant?¡± Lu Miaoge asked softly, noticing a hint of reluctance on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face.


    ¡°Yes, just a little. I¡¯m sorry you have to see me like this,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Even though he could come back every month, this time he felt a little reluctance as he set out on his journey. Perhaps that was the essence of home, always leaving you with attachments.


    ¡°I mentioned to our aunt that I don¡¯t have much time to manage the spirit talisman shop, so I asked for your help,¡± Lu Miaoge said with a touch of apology on her exquisitely beautiful face.


    ¡°It¡¯s not a problem. I wanted to go out and see the world for myself. I can¡¯t just stay indoors all the time,¡± Lu Changsheng smiled.


    While he did feel a bit reluctant, it was just a few moments of parting melancholy. It wasn¡¯t anything overwhelming.


    A great man¡¯s ambition should be like the Yangtze River flowing east to the sea¡ªhow could it be caught up in the comforts of the moment?


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s trip to Jiulong Market was not just to manage the spirit talisman shop; he had other things to attend to as well.


    There was no need to elaborate on taking a fairy concubine; what was most important was mastering the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    Otherwise, a few more days like the last two and his back would really suffer.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng thought he should acquire a copy of some bedroom arts and dual cultivation techniques. Not necessarily to increase his cultivation, but at least to learn some techniques and improve his performance, thus reducing his exhaustion.


    ¡°The matters at the spirit talisman shop are not too busy. If you miss home, you can come back frequently,¡± Lu Miaoge said gracefully.


    ¡°I¡¯ll also be staying at Jiulong Market for a while, so if you need anything, you can come back anytime,¡± she added.


    ¡°Thank you, Sister Miaoge. I¡¯ll rely on you,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded without saying much more.


    ¡°It¡¯s about eight thousand miles from Qingzhu Mountain to Jiulong Market. However, if we ride the steel-feathered eagles and fly north directly, we can reach Jiulong Market in two days,¡± Lu Miaoge explained.


    ¡°You can have your steel-feathered eagle follow mine.¡±


    The two of them walked out of Qingzhu Mountain, and Lu Miaoge released her steel-feathered eagle from her spirit pet pouch, speaking softly.


    The steel-feathered eagles were likely flying mounts purchased or bred by the Lu family.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Lu Changsheng agreed, releasing his steel-feathered eagle from his own spirit pet pouch and mounting it.


    The two steel-feathered eagles flapped their wings and swiftly soared into the sky.


    As Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s forests and peaks gradually shrank in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, the two steel-feathered eagles headed toward Jiulong Market.

 Chapter 69:

    Two days later.The two steel-feathered eagles darted through the clouds like sharp arrows.


    ¡°Changsheng, the Jiulong Market is ahead. Prepare for landing.¡±


    ¡°Be careful not to crash into the market¡¯s formation, or you¡¯ll be attacked by the formation,¡± Lu Miaoge, elegantly dressed in a long white skirt, her jet-black hair cascading down her shoulders like a waterfall, sat gracefully on the steel-feathered eagle and transmitted her voice to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Alright, Sister Miaoge,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded, already seeing Jiulong Market ahead of him.


    Looking down from high in the sky, the entire market appeared even larger than Qingzhu Mountain, covering an estimated area of 5,000 to 6,000 mu.


    It was surrounded by nine towering peaks that pierced the sky, giving the market its name, Jiulong Market.


    The nine peaks were covered with terraced fields, filled with spiritual plants, and there were also large areas of cultivated spiritual fields around the market.


    The market itself was hidden by a formation, and it appeared hazy and indistinct. Only a general outline could be seen, making it impossible to see the details inside.


    Along the way, as they approached Jiulong Market, more and more cultivators came and went.


    Some were riding spirit birds, some were flying on magic tools, and some were navigating flying boats.


    There were also many people riding demonic spirit horses, racing on the ground, or escorting goods.


    Lu Changsheng could feel a strong Immortal Qi surrounding him.


    He had spent most of his time at Qingzhu Mountain, so this was his first time coming to a market dedicated to cultivation.


    Niutou Mountain from earlier was just a small gathering place for rogue cultivators, not even a market, and lacked any real cultivation atmosphere.


    After a moment, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge landed smoothly beside the entrance of Jiulong Market on their steel-feathered eagles.


    Despite being called a market, it looked more like a city.


    The construction of Jiulong Market was much more magnificent and imposing compared to the city of Ruyi Region that Lu Changsheng had previously visited.


    The nearly 100-meter-high city wall looked like a mighty dragon lying down, encircling and protecting the nine surrounding peaks. There were subtle fluctuations of spiritual energy on the city walls, indicating that formations had been engraved and arranged.


    Lu Changsheng felt that the defenses of Jiulong Market were a higher level than Qingzhu Mountain.


    But this was to be expected.


    Both Qingzhu Mountain and Jiulong Market were underpinned by second-tier medium-grade Spirit Veins, making them comparable in that aspect.


    Furthermore, Jiulong Market was established by the Blue Cloud Sect, so naturally, formation masters had arranged the market¡¯s formations.


    The two of them approached the entrance gatehouse.


    The gatehouse was several dozen zhang high, grand and imposing, making anyone who stood in front of it feel small and insignificant.


    Two Blue Cloud Sect cultivators stood guard at the entrance, and there was a small pavilion nearby.


    Every cultivator entering the market had to present an identity token.


    Without an identity token, they needed to register their information at the small pavilion and pay spirit stones to obtain one.


    Lu Miaoge explained to Lu Changsheng that there were temporary and long-term identity tokens.


    A temporary identity token cost one spirit stone and allowed a stay in the market for up to half a month.


    A long-term identity token cost ten spirit stones and was valid for two years.


    Only those who bought a house or owned a shop within the market could obtain free residence permits.


    If the identity token expired and the holder was still in the market, the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s enforcement team would apprehend them and fine them spirit stones.


    If they couldn¡¯t pay the fine, they would be taken as laborers to repay the debt.


    This was one of the primary sources of income for establishing the market.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh inwardly. No wonder many cultivators avoided these large markets. Although they were safer and more convenient than the outside world, the entrance fee was no small sum for lower-level cultivators.


    Upon entering the market, one also needs to pay for food and accommodation, which can add up quickly.


    As for buying a house or owning a shop in the market, it goes without saying that it must be quite challenging.


    Indeed, cultivation is difficult, and survival even more so!


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng followed the crowd and paid ten spirit stones to obtain a long-term identity token.


    These ten spirit stones could be reimbursed later by the Lu Family.


    With the identity token in hand, Lu Changsheng followed Lu Miaoge into Jiulong Market.


    Upon entering the city, he immediately found himself on a bustling street.


    There were people of all ages, male and female, almost all of them cultivators, walking along the street. The sides of the street were lined with pavilions, buildings, and palaces.


    ¡°Blue Cloud Sect has a rule that prohibits fighting, causing disturbances, or setting up stalls haphazardly in the market. Spending the night on the street is also not allowed.¡± S?a?ch* Th? N?v?lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If anyone is caught or reported, the enforcement team will arrive to mete out punishment.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, except for Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s enforcers and high-level Foundation Establishment cultivators, ordinary Qi Refining cultivators are not allowed to fly with magic tools or ride demonic beasts in the market.¡±


    Lu Miaoge transmitted her voice to Lu Changsheng.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded in understanding.


    No wonder he hadn¡¯t seen anyone flying or riding demonic beasts¡ªeveryone was walking.


    His confidence in Jiulong Market¡¯s security and safety increased even more.


    ¡°Jiulong Market is divided into five zones: East, West, South, North, and Central.¡±


    ¡°The central zone is the core area of the second-tier Spirit Vein and is reserved for Blue Cloud Sect disciples for residence and cultivation. Only a small portion of the central residences are open to the public.¡±


    ¡°The east zone is home to some cultivation families and wealthy individuals. Our Lu Family has a large courtyard in the east zone, which you can stay in. The spiritual energy is between low-grade and medium-grade Spirit Vein levels.¡±


    ¡°The west zone is where rogue cultivators reside. The conditions there are relatively worse, but it still has first-tier Spirit Vein levels.¡±


    ¡°The south and north zones are commercial and entertainment areas, with various inns, restaurants, and shops for clothing, food, and lodging.¡±


    ¡°We are currently in the north zone, where our Lu Family¡¯s spiritual talisman shop is located.¡±


    Lu Miaoge led Lu Changsheng through the city, continuously introducing Jiulong Market¡¯s layout and characteristics to him.


    Lu Changsheng nodded and listened attentively.


    Lu Changsheng had never heard Lu Miaoge talk so much before, but he knew that she was naturally reserved, usually speaking little and appearing detached from worldly affairs.


    However, she had a good personality and took him to Jiulong Market, knowing that he was unfamiliar with the area, so she spoke at length to provide him with information.


    As they walked along the street, Lu Changsheng kept glancing at the pavilions and buildings on either side.


    ¡°Drunken Immortal Pavilion,¡± ¡°Gathered Immortal Pavilion,¡± ¡°Myriad Treasures Pavilion,¡± ¡°Alchemy Hall,¡± ¡°Hundred Refinement Workshop,¡± ¡°Brocade Pavilion¡±¡ªthe names of these establishments hinted at their business offerings.


    He noticed the Drunken Immortal Pavilion adorned with red lanterns, and soft, lingering sounds seemed to emanate from the building, giving Lu Changsheng the impression that it wasn¡¯t a proper restaurant.


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯re already a married man. It¡¯s best to avoid such places; they only waste money and can impact your cultivation.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s gaze lingering on Drunken Immortal Pavilion, Lu Miaoge spoke up, her gentle voice tinged with a hint of shyness.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but twitch his lips.


    He immediately understood what Drunken Immortal Pavilion was about.


    No wonder he thought he heard faint feminine cries¡ªhe hadn¡¯t been mistaken.


    It seems that heavenly beings exist not only in the heavens but also in private rooms.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I was just looking at how unusual this place seemed and glanced at it a couple of times. I¡¯ve never gone to such places.¡±


    Lu Changsheng adjusted his posture, speaking earnestly.


    He truly had no interest in places like that.


    After all, he already had five wives, six concubines, two maidservants, and one chambermaid at home. Why would he need to visit such establishments?


    Even if he wanted to take more concubines and have ¡°heavenly beings¡± bear his children, he wouldn¡¯t seek them in places like that¡ªthat would be foolish.


    However, it was interesting that the young lady even knew about such places.


    Then again, she seemed ethereal and removed from the world, but she was still six years older than him.


    She had been coming to the market for years, managing her shop¡ªshe couldn¡¯t be a completely naive and innocent girl.


    ¡°That¡¯s good.¡±


    Lu Miaoge lightly pursed her lips and replied softly, not speaking further on the matter. She then continued to introduce Lu Changsheng to various aspects of Jiulong Market.


    As they walked and talked, after about fifteen minutes, Lu Miaoge stopped in front of a shop.


    ¡°This is our Lu Family¡¯s talisman shop,¡± she told Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the shop before them. The shop had a three-story structure, typical of the main street, standing about eighteen meters tall, with ornate carvings and elegant architectural features. It was luxurious without being gaudy.


    A sign hung above the entrance, displaying ¡°Qingzhu Lu Family Talisman Shop.¡±


    ¡°Greetings Owner!¡±


    At the entrance stood a young woman of seventeen or eighteen, with a pretty face and dressed in a uniform bearing the shop¡¯s name.


    Upon seeing Lu Miaoge, she immediately bowed in greeting. Her gaze naturally fell upon Lu Changsheng, drawn to his handsome face and graceful, jade-like demeanor.


    ¡°Mm,¡± Lu Miaoge nodded coldly.


    She then transmitted a mental introduction to Lu Changsheng, explaining that the young woman was one of the shop¡¯s receptionists and sales staff.


    Currently, the talisman shop had a manager, two apprentices, and two receptionists and salespeople.


    The manager was named Zhang Shan, a cultivator at Sixth Stage of Qi Refining who had worked in the Lu Family talisman shop for over ten years.


    The two apprentices, Li Shi and Wang Wu, had been with the shop for five or six years. They were descendants of cultivators in Jiulong Market and had Grade Nine Spirit Roots. Despite this, they showed some talent in talisman crafting, so their families sent them to the talisman shop as apprentices.


    Their daily work involved drawing talismans, making talisman paper, and crafting spirit ink.


    These were the two apprentices the Fourth Elder had mentioned for Lu Changsheng to mentor.


    This apprenticeship arrangement involves long-term contracts. Apprentices are provided with food and lodging, and they occasionally receive guidance and instruction in talisman crafting. They don¡¯t even require a monthly salary.


    Learning a craft such as talisman-making, alchemy, or tool crafting all involves patience and persistence. It is a long process, and even if the apprentices don¡¯t ultimately succeed, they can¡¯t blame anyone else.


    As for the two receptionists and salespeople, they were ordinary humans. Jiulong Market may be a cultivation market, but not everyone in the market is a cultivator. There are many ordinary people here.


    Some of them may have come with cultivators to this market, while others may be descendants of cultivators living and working in the market.


    Though living in the market can be challenging for ordinary people, those who can find a job can make a living here. They can even save up one or two spirit stones.


    While in the secular world one earns gold and silver, in Jiulong Market, one earns spirit stones.


    ¡°He Liu, come in. I need to talk to you all,¡±


    Lu Miaoge said, looking at the young woman as she led Lu Changsheng inside the shop.


    The shop was about 200 square meters in size, with a very simple layout.


    There were several elegant display counters on both sides and in the center, showcasing various talismans, as well as talisman paper, spirit ink, talisman brushes, and other talisman-related items.


    ¡°Greetings Eldest Miss!¡±


    ¡°Greetings Eldest Miss!¡±


    Inside the hall were a thin middle-aged man and a young woman dressed in work uniforms. Upon seeing Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng, they bowed respectfully.


    ¡°Uncle Zhang, please call Li Shi and Wang Wu; I have something to discuss with you all,¡± Lu Miaoge said to the thin middle-aged man.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Zhang Shan nodded and headed toward the inner chamber.


    Before long, Zhang Shan returned to the hall, bringing two young women in their twenties, both of whom were dressed in ¡®Qingzhu Lu Family Talisman Shop¡¯ uniforms.


    Although they were cultivators, their cultivation levels were low, only at the Qi Refining Stage two or three.


    ¡°This is Lu Changsheng, a medium-grade talisman master from our Lu Family. I won¡¯t be able to manage the shop in the future, so I will hand over the shop¡¯s management to Changsheng. He is now the second owner of the shop.¡±


    ¡°Uncle Zhang, from now on, report any matters related to the shop directly to Changsheng. Li Shi, Wang Wu, you can report to the second owner if you have any concerns.¡±


    Once everyone had gathered, Lu Miaoge spoke to them, her voice cold and decisive.


    This allowed Lu Changsheng to see a different side of Lu Miaoge, one he had not seen before. In their usual interactions, Lu Miaoge had always been serene and elegant, her disposition as calm as water. She had never been this assertive.


    All five of them were surprised and astonished by the announcement, looking at Lu Changsheng with a mix of disbelief and amazement. They hadn¡¯t expected this handsome young man to be a medium-grade talisman master and their new second owner.


    ¡°Zhang Shan greets the second owner.¡±


    ¡°Li Shi greets the second owner.¡±


    ¡°Wang Wu greets the second owner.¡±


    ¡°He Liu greets the second owner.¡±


    ¡°Sun Qi greets the second owner.¡±


    The five of them immediately paid their respects, their initial shock transforming into admiration, awe, respect, and even admiration for Lu Changsheng.


    A medium-grade talisman master could lead a prosperous life anywhere.


    When the staff at the shop heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s name and realized his surname was Lu, they automatically assumed he was a member of the Qingzhu Lu Family.


    They thought he was there to manage the shop as part of his training and life experience.


    His handsome appearance, exceptional talent, and good family background only increased their admiration.


    This was especially noticeable in the eyes of Li Shi, Wang Wu, and the two receptionists. Their gazes toward Lu Changsheng changed, showing a mix of admiration and curiosity.


    ¡°Thank you all for your assistance,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile, giving them a slight bow.


    Before coming, Lu Miaoge had briefed Lu Changsheng about the shop¡¯s operations.


    Typically, the shop¡¯s daily matters were handled by the manager, Zhang Shan, and he wouldn¡¯t need to worry about them much.


    His main responsibilities would be guiding Li Shi and Wang Wu in talisman crafting and overseeing the quality of goods.


    The shop required regular restocking, including high-grade and even top-grade talismans crafted by the fourth elder.


    Basic and lower-grade talismans were usually purchased from local rogue cultivator talisman masters, but quality control was essential to avoid inferior goods.


    The store¡¯s products were generally more expensive than what could be found from rogue cultivator stalls, but the higher price ensured better quality.


    This applied to other talisman-making supplies like talisman paper, ink, and brushes.


    In addition, there might be times when a specific talisman was urgently needed, and if Lu Changsheng could craft it, he would take care of it.


    After introducing Lu Changsheng to the employees, Lu Miaoge let them return to their tasks and handed Zhang Shan a stack of medium-grade top-quality talismans she had taken from the fourth elder.


    She explained to Lu Changsheng that she received a new batch of talismans every month from the fourth elder.


    In addition to the medium-grade top-quality talismans, the fourth elder also crafted three top-grade talismans each month.


    These top-grade talismans were the shop¡¯s prized possessions and foundation.


    However, she wouldn¡¯t hand them over to Zhang Shan; instead, she kept them on her person and only dealt them directly to customers upon request.


    Then she took Lu Changsheng on a tour of the shop and introduced him to its operations.


    The shop has three floors.


    The first floor has a sales hall and, in the back, a reception hall and a small courtyard.


    The second floor is where Li Shi and Wang Wu work, rest, and sleep.


    The third floor is where Lu Miaoge, the owner, rests and sleeps; it includes a living room,


    bedroom, lounge, talisman room, and storage room.


    The third floor has restrictions; one must have a token to enter.


    Then Lu Miaoge told Lu Changsheng that she rarely stays here.


    If Lu Changsheng finds it inconvenient and doesn¡¯t want to stay in the Lu Family¡¯s large estate in the east district, he can stay here instead.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind.


    He expressed his preference to stay at the Lu Family estate first.


    Since he had come to Jiulong Market, he should at least visit the area.


    Before he came, the Fourth Elder had told him that Jiulong Market had more than one talisman shop and other businesses managed by the Lu Family.


    The Second Elder of the Lu Family manages the Lu Family¡¯s market business and usually stays at Jiulong Market.


    So, since he was here, he naturally needed to visit the elder.


    That¡¯s family; there are many social customs and expectations.


    Otherwise, he would seem too isolated and unsociable.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, it¡¯s getting late. Let me treat you to a meal.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be bothering you quite a bit in the near future, so I should treat you as thanks.¡±


    After Lu Miaoge took Lu Changsheng around the shop and introduced him to everything, Lu Changsheng spoke to Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Sure, let¡¯s just eat at the nearby place.¡±


    Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t refuse and nodded.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t eaten anything in the last two days, and my mouth has no flavor at all. I was waiting for a good meal today, so I can¡¯t just eat anything.¡±


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, is there any good food around here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked directly.


    ¡°Then let¡¯s go to the Yushan Pavilion next door. I¡¯ve eaten there a few times, and the taste is great.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said thoughtfully.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go then.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Then the two went downstairs. At that time, there were customers in the shop looking at talisman pens, and a staff member was introducing them.


    Although the staff member was an ordinary person, they were well-trained and knew everything about these items.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t pay much attention to this and just nodded slightly to the shopkeeper Zhang Shan as a greeting before leaving the shop.


    They walked to Yushan Pavilion, which was not far away.

 Chapter 70: Even if I have to become your concubine, I am willing!

    The fa?ade of Jade Feast Pavilion looked ordinary, and its decor was fairly simple and unpretentious, unlike the Lu Family¡¯s talisman shop.However, business was still booming inside, even though it was not mealtime, the place was already more than half full.


    After the two of them found a seat, Lu Miaoge ordered two dishes and two servings of spirit rice from the waiter.


    Lu Changsheng saw this and smiled, saying, ¡°Sister Miaoge, you don¡¯t need to be so frugal with me. I¡¯ve managed to save up some spirit stones over the years.¡±


    In the past six months, his conditions had improved significantly.


    As a result, he still had a good amount of spirit stones saved up.


    Before leaving home, he counted a total of 306 spirit stones.


    He left 30 spirit stones at home for household expenses and carried the rest with him.


    Therefore, he could afford to treat Lu Miaoge to a meal without being overly cautious.


    ¡°Two dishes are enough for us. Any more would be wasteful,¡± Lu Miaoge said with a gentle smile.


    Over the past six months, they had been learning talisman crafting together under the Fourth Elder, and their relationship had become quite close.


    This gentle smile no longer carried the distant air from before; it was now a natural and friendly smile.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Lu Changsheng responded, not saying much more.


    Soon, the waiter brought over a large water lily the size of a basin and placed it on the table.


    The water lily buds opened automatically, revealing two dishes and two bowls of crystal clear spirit rice, steaming hot and overflowing with aroma.


    ¡°This ¡®Carp Soup¡¯ is their specialty dish, made with the red-blood carp from the Yu family of Green Lake Mountain. I order it every time I come here, you should try it,¡± Lu Miaoge pointed to a dish of flavorful fish soup.


    ¡°Red-blood carp from the Yu family of Green Lake Mountain? Could it be that this restaurant is owned by the Yu family of Green Lake Mountain?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked in surprise.


    The Yu family of Green Lake Mountain was one of the major cultivation families under the jurisdiction of the Blue Cloud Sect.


    The family had three Foundation Establishment cultivators, making them a level above the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain.


    The red-blood carp was a specialty of Green Lake Mountain, similar to the Jade Bamboo Wine and Jade Spirit Rice from Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°The owner of this restaurant married a woman from the Yu family of Green Lake Mountain, so they are able to source a steady supply of red-blood carp from the Yu family every month,¡± Lu Miaoge explained softly.


    ¡°I see.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, not asking any more questions, and took a sip of the carp soup.


    Instantly, he felt an intense yet not overpowering savory flavor spread from his mouth to his stomach, and then to his brain, leaving a long-lasting aftertaste.


    ¡°Delicious!¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but praise.


    He thought he had grown accustomed to fine delicacies at the Lu Family, but this carp soup was remarkably fresh.


    ¡°The chef here must be a spirit chef, right?¡± Lu Changsheng asked.


    Although the red-blood carp was a type of spirit fish, without a spirit chef, it would be impossible to bring out this kind of flavor.


    ¡°Yes, the chef here is the owner of this restaurant, and he is indeed a spirit chef. The prices here are also quite reasonable compared to other places, so business has always been good,¡± Lu Miaoge said softly.


    She then pointed to another dish and said, ¡°This is mole meat; the taste is also excellent and is one of the specialties here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng picked up a piece of meat and tried it. The skin was crispy, the meat was tender, and the juices burst with flavor. He couldn¡¯t help but pick up another piece.


    He nodded in approval and said, ¡°Delicious.¡±


    At this moment, he noticed that Lu Miaoge hadn¡¯t touched her chopsticks and was just watching him enjoy the food.


    He couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Sister Miaoge, why aren¡¯t you eating? Let¡¯s eat together!¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Lu Miaoge nodded gently and picked up her chopsticks, taking a piece of mole meat.


    She ate with graceful movements, yet her speed was surprisingly fast. Lu Changsheng had only taken two or three bites when she had already taken seven or eight.


    By the time Lu Changsheng had eaten only half a bowl of rice, Lu Miaoge had already finished her meal.


    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Lu Changsheng was a bit surprised by this scene.


    He couldn¡¯t believe that someone as elegant as Lu Miaoge could eat so quickly.


    ¡°I usually eat quite fast,¡± Lu Miaoge said, realizing she might have been a bit impolite. Her stunningly beautiful face flushed with embarrassment.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s fine, I¡¯m just a slow eater,¡± Lu Changsheng chuckled, finding the young woman in front of him even more endearing.


    As expected, there weren¡¯t as many untouchable goddesses as one might think. The perceived distance between them made her seem unreachable, but that was just an illusion.


    Once you become close to someone, they seem just like anyone else.


    Lu Changsheng immediately called the waiter over to order two more dishes and more rice.


    ¡°No need, I¡¯m full,¡± Lu Miaoge said.


    Seeing this, Lu Miaoge spoke up and took out a handkerchief to gently wipe her mouth.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Lu Changsheng agreed and didn¡¯t insist. He finished the remaining food and went to pay the bill.


    The total cost for the two dishes and two servings of spirit rice came to four spirit stones. It was no wonder Lu Miaoge only ordered two dishes; the prices were indeed a bit high.


    When Lu Changsheng first arrived at the Lu Family, his monthly salary was only two spirit stones.


    Now, a single meal had cost him four spirit stones.


    However, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t too concerned about the cost.


    He felt the price was reasonable, considering the carp soup and mole meat were spirit foods, and the rice was spirit rice.


    Consuming them would provide nourishment for his body.


    He could still feel the gentle flow of spiritual energy within his dantian and meridians.


    Additionally, the experience of enjoying the delicious food brought satisfaction to both his body and mind.


    Lu Changsheng found Lu Miaoge¡¯s eating habits endearing and thought he might invite her out to eat more often to strengthen their relationship.


    However, on second thought, he realized it might be too expensive for him at the moment.


    He would have to wait until he could sell all his talismans and convert them into spirit stones.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, is there a place in Jiulong Market where rogue cultivators set up stalls for trading?¡± Lu Changsheng asked Lu Miaoge.


    The purpose of his trip was to sell his talismans and buy the heavenly treasures and earth essences he needed for practicing the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    He thought he might start by exploring where the rogue cultivators set up their stalls.


    ¡°At the junction of the west and south districts, there are several streets dedicated to allowing people to set up stalls for free trading,¡± Lu Miaoge explained. ¡°Although the items there are usually cheaper than in the shops, there are a lot of scams and tricks, with little chance of finding a bargain. If you want to buy something, I recommend going to a regular shop.¡±


    Lu Miaoge seemed to have guessed Lu Changsheng¡¯s intentions and offered him some advice.


    ¡°I was just curious about these stalls and wanted to take a look to broaden my horizons,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    He wasn¡¯t expecting to find any great bargains or deals. After all, these rogue cultivators had to survive in the lower stages and were all quite shrewd.


    Finding a real bargain from them would be difficult without some strategy.


    As they talked, the two made their way back to the talisman shop.


    ¡°Auntie Lu!¡±


    At that moment, a childish, sweet voice echoed. Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge both turned their heads in the direction of the sound.


    They saw a dignified, elegantly dressed woman with a well-rounded figure holding a three or four-year-old girl and carrying a food box. The little girl waved her hand and called out to Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Patroness,¡± the woman greeted Lu Miaoge. She quickened her pace and lowered her body slightly, her tone soft.


    The woman¡¯s face was not particularly beautiful but could be described as lovely, with arched eyebrows, full lips, and almond-shaped eyes. Her nose was slightly pointed, exuding a gentle, mature charm.


    Her skin was remarkably fair, with her white face and smooth skin at her neckline both delicate and snow-white. Her skin had the consistency of freshly coagulated cream, and her well-rounded, ample figure gave her the appeal of a ripe, juicy peach.


    ¡°Mrs. Bai, Nan Nan, you came to bring lunch for Uncle Zhang,¡± Lu Miaoge greeted them with a soft smile, clearly familiar with the two.


    She transmitted a voice to Lu Changsheng and explained, ¡°This is Zhang Shan¡¯s wife and daughter. They come by every day to bring food for Zhang Shan.¡±


    Inside the talisman shop, Zhang Shan noticed his wife and daughter approaching and immediately got up and quickly walked outside. He bowed slightly towards Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng and then explained, ¡°Second Owner, this is my humble wife. She is here to bring me my meal.¡±


    ¡°No problem,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    He understood that Zhang Shan was explaining the situation to him out of concern that he, the new owner, might have objections. However, Lu Changsheng had no such concerns and didn¡¯t mind the arrangement at all.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Zhang Shan, who looked to be around fifty years old, to have such a young wife who was not only a cultivator but also appeared quite young. Their child was only three or four years old.


    On reflection, this was quite normal in the world of cultivation. Most cultivators often waited until they were older to settle down and have children. Moreover, the woman exuded a gentle, mature charm and seemed to be around 28 or 29 years old, though her actual age could be different.


    This was because many female cultivators tended to purchase beauty and anti-aging pills.


    For instance, Lu Miaoge had clearly taken such pills.


    She looked just as youthful as she did five years ago when Lu Changsheng first met her, maintaining the appearance of someone around 20 years old.


    This made Lu Changsheng think he should consider purchasing an anti-aging pill for his wives and concubines as well.


    He was practicing the Immortal Posture Technique, which not only enhanced his charm but also allowed him to maintain a youthful appearance indefinitely.


    However, his wives and concubines couldn¡¯t practice it, and only Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen could cultivate, while the others were mortals who would gradually age.


    Lu Changsheng thought about the cost of buying anti-aging pills as gifts.


    If he were to give them to everyone, he would have to give out more than a dozen at once, so he decided to put that thought on hold for now.


    Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t engage in much small talk with Zhang Shan and simply nodded before leading Lu Changsheng to the third floor.


    She usually spent her time on the third floor, either cultivating or crafting talismans, and seldom stayed on the first floor.


    Now that Lu Changsheng was also present on the third floor, Lu Miaoge, being familiar with him, didn¡¯t mind sharing the space with him.


    At this point, Lu Miaoge also explained to Lu Changsheng that while Zhang Shan was a long-time employee at the shop, he shouldn¡¯t get too close to him. Being too close could make management more difficult in the future.


    Lu Changsheng understood this logic and nodded in agreement.


    Then, Lu Miaoge went on to share some management tips and experiences regarding the shop with him.


    Most of the advice was straightforward and easy to grasp, and Lu Changsheng was familiar with most of it.


    After all, even if he hadn¡¯t eaten pork, he had seen pigs run.


    In his previous life, he had been exposed to big data, and he had a fair amount of knowledge regarding human management.


    Of course, knowing something and putting it into practice were two different things.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I used to think you were a fairy who didn¡¯t bother with worldly matters. I didn¡¯t expect you to know so much. It feels like I¡¯m getting to know you all over again.¡±


    After hearing what Lu Miaoge had said, Lu Changsheng smiled playfully.


    Today, he got to see a different side of Lu Miaoge, so he found the conversation more relaxed than before.


    When Lu Changsheng made his playful remark, Lu Miaoge smiled, like a blooming fairy flower, captivating and enchanting.


    ¡°You¡¯re making me wonder whether you¡¯re praising me or poking fun at me,¡± she said with a gentle smile. ¡°But I¡¯ll take it as a compliment.¡±


    Lu Miaoge then said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯m going to go craft some talismans. You can go to the lounge to rest or cultivate. There¡¯s not much going on in the shop on a daily basis, but if anything comes up, Zhang Shan and the others will let you know.¡±


    After saying that, she stood up and went to the talisman crafting room to focus on her work.


    Lu Changsheng nodded and went to the lounge to rest. He needed a bit of sleep to recover his mental energy after a couple of days of travel. Although he wasn¡¯t extremely tired, a short nap would help him refresh.


    After a brief rest, Lu Changsheng found that Lu Miaoge was still in the talisman crafting room, so he got a little bored and decided to find something to do.


    He went to the second floor to check on Li Shi and Wang Wu¡¯s talisman crafting skills and planned to offer them some guidance.


    He possessed the second-level talisman crafting skills granted by his system, making his foundational knowledge of talismans extremely solid¡ªmuch more so than someone who learned and practiced on their own.


    He could easily guide not only the two talisman apprentices but even his grandmother, the Lu Family¡¯s fourth elder and a first-level talisman master.


    ¡°Second Patron!¡±


    ¡°Second Patron!¡±


    In the workroom on the second floor, Li Shi and Wang Wu, who were working on crafting talisman paper, lit up with excitement when they saw Lu Changsheng approaching.


    They stopped their work and greeted him enthusiastically, their voices softer than usual.


    ¡°I came to check on your talisman crafting skills and offer you some guidance,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    The two women in front of him were both quite attractive¡ªperhaps not stunningly beautiful, but certainly graceful and elegant. As the offspring of cultivators, they naturally inherited good genes.


    However, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have any particular thoughts about the two women.


    Although he did want to find a woman with a Spirit Root to have children with, he wasn¡¯t immediately interested in pursuing that with them.


    However, he didn¡¯t think it was necessary to go around asking every woman to bear his child.


    Besides, he had just arrived at the shop and hadn¡¯t done anything yet. Making advances on the apprentices would leave a poor impression on Lu Miaoge and the Fourth Elder.


    It would also tarnish the reputation he had just started to build at the Lu Family. It wasn¡¯t worth it.


    ¡°Thank you, Second Patron.¡±


    ¡°Second Patron, please have a seat,¡± the two women said, speaking softly as they prepared a chair and served him tea.


    ¡°What talismans have you been learning recently?¡± Lu Changsheng asked, waving his hand dismissively.


    The two women told him about the talismans they knew.


    They had been working at the talisman shop for five or six years and could create around ten to twenty basic talismans.


    This was necessary because, as apprentices, they needed to contribute to the shop¡¯s profits by learning how to make various types of talismans.


    Even though basic talismans didn¡¯t earn much money, the talisman shop needed to have a diverse selection of talismans.


    ¡°Alright, show me the talismans you¡¯ve been practicing recently,¡± Lu Changsheng said, nodding in approval.


    The two women took out their talisman pens, paper, and spirit ink and began crafting talismans.


    ¡°Fwoosh!¡±


    At that moment, Li Shi failed halfway through her drawing, causing the talisman paper to emit a puff of smoke. She immediately became flustered and stammered, ¡°Second Patron, I¡¯m sorry. I got a little nervous.¡±


    Li Shi was usually cheerful, but in front of Lu Changsheng, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit anxious.


    ¡°What¡¯s there to be nervous about? I¡¯m not a fearsome beast, and I won¡¯t eat you. If you fail, just keep going,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile, trying to reassure her.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s comforting words and smile, Li Shi¡¯s pretty face turned red. She found it hard to breathe, and her heart raced.


    There were many handsome men in the world, but how many of them were also skilled, came from a good family, and were medium-grade talisman masters?


    Li Shi rarely encountered such a person, so seeing Lu Changsheng smile at her made her heart flutter even more, making her even more nervous.


    ¡°Why are you blushing like a bubble tea kettle!¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel exasperated when he saw Li Shi blushing and acting all lovestruck.


    He hadn¡¯t even done anything, and yet she was reacting this way.


    ¡°Unknowingly, have I become this charming?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, slightly amused.


    He suddenly realized that he was no longer the person he once was. He wasn¡¯t just good-looking; he was also wealthy and had potential for a bright future.


    Ah, the woes of being conventionally attractive!


    Lu Changsheng adjusted his expression to become indifferent and spoke in a calm, neutral tone, ¡°Continue.¡±


    In that moment, he began to understand why Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t smile much and always maintained an aloof and ethereal demeanor. This was the struggle of being so good-looking.


    ¡°Yes, Second Patron,¡±


    Li Shi quickly nodded, focusing her attention and starting to draw talismans again.


    Lu Changsheng could see that both women had a solid foundation in basic talismans. They were almost ready to start learning how to draw low-grade talismans.


    However, he decided not to teach them how to draw low-grade talismans just yet. Once they started learning low-grade talismans, most of their time and energy would be spent on that, which could disrupt their current work.


    It was better to let them continue building their foundation and only introduce low-grade talismans once their skills were thoroughly solidified.


    With a neutral expression, Lu Changsheng provided guidance and advice on talisman crafting to the two apprentices. The two women found his teachings even clearer and more understandable than those of the First Patron, and they gained a lot from his guidance.


    ¡°Alright, practice more on your own,¡± Lu Changsheng said. ¡°After some time, if you perform well, I¡¯ll teach you how to craft low-grade talismans.¡±


    Lu Changsheng left the second floor after giving the apprentices a goal to work towards.


    He could sense that, despite his indifferent demeanor, the two women were still quite interested in him. It seemed that if he so much as beckoned, they would eagerly approach him.


    However, he still had no intention of pursuing anything with them. As he had said before, it wasn¡¯t worth it and didn¡¯t bring enough benefits to justify the effort.


    ¡°Is this what they call romantic luck?¡± Lu Changsheng pondered to himself as he left the second floor.


    ¡°Thank you, Second Patron!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Second Patron!¡±


    The two apprentices were overjoyed upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words. Their gazes towards him were filled with admiration and longing.


    ¡°He¡¯s so handsome, from a good family, and a medium-grade talisman master¡ªhe¡¯s my dream man,¡± Li Shi whispered longingly as she watched Lu Changsheng¡¯s back disappear. S?a??h the n0v?l(?)ire.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Are you getting infatuated, little girl?¡± Wang Wu teased.


    ¡°How can you not like him? He¡¯s so good-looking, speaks gently, and is a medium-grade talisman master,¡±


    Li Shi joked to Wang Wu and said confidently.


    ¡°I like him, too, but so what? How could we possibly match him? Even if I became his concubine, I¡¯d be content,¡± Wang Wu responded straightforwardly.


    Li Shi felt a bit discouraged after hearing Wang Wu¡¯s words. In the cultivation world, men often outnumbered women, making young female cultivators highly sought after.


    Both Li Shi and Wang Wu were often pursued by suitors, with many people coming to propose marriage.


    However, as they had a talent for talisman-making and potential to become recognized talisman masters in the future, they could choose a good match when it came time to marry.


    Still, now that they were faced with the prospect of considering marriage to Lu Changsheng, they couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of inadequacy.

 Chapter 71: Meeting Miss Second Again, Brother Cheng Will Take You to Read Book and Taste Tea!

    After Lu Changsheng came down from the second floor to the first floor, he began to browse the items available for sale in the shop. He was checking to see if there were any items he wanted.He was hoping to purchase a magical pen for drawing talismans, some high-grade talisman paper, and high-grade spiritual ink during this outing.


    When Lu Changsheng was in the Third Stage of Qi Refining, he tried drawing top-grade talismans but was limited by his cultivation and the tools he had, resulting in a low success rate.


    He only managed to draw a dozen talismans to have on hand in case of unexpected events.


    After his recent breakthrough to Fourth Stage of Qi Refining, he tried drawing top-grade talismans again and still found it somewhat challenging.


    He could only draw a few simpler top-grade talismans with a success rate of about 40-50%.


    While this success rate was quite good for other talisman artists, Lu Changsheng felt it wasn¡¯t quite enough.


    Thus, he thought about buying a good magical pen for drawing talismans, as well as some high-grade talisman paper and spiritual ink.


    This way, not only could he increase his success rate, but he could also confidently draw some of the more challenging top-grade talismans.


    Whether or not he would sell the talismans wasn¡¯t the main concern; at least having more top-grade talismans on hand would give him a greater sense of security.


    Otherwise, what would he do if something unexpected happened while traveling between Jiulong Market and Qingzhu Mountain?


    Lu Changsheng examined the items for sale in the shop.


    Most of the talismans available were low-grade, followed by basic and mid-grade talismans, with a few high-grade ones.


    Besides the talismans, the shop also offered talisman pens, talisman paper, spiritual ink, related raw materials, and books on talismans.


    Then, he looked at the prices of the magical pens, high-grade talisman paper, and high-grade spiritual ink on the counter of talisman making tools.


    Low-grade magical talisman pen: 70 spirit stones.


    Medium-grade magical talisman pen: 200 spirit stones.


    High-grade magical talisman pen: 600 spirit stones.


    High-grade talisman paper comes in two qualities: premium and good quality.


    Premium: 50 spirit stones for a stack of 10 sheets.


    Good quality: 30 spirit stones for a stack of 10 sheets.


    High-grade spiritual ink also comes in two qualities: premium and good quality.


    Premium: 50 spirit stones per box.


    Good quality: 30 spirit stones per box.


    ¡°So expensive!¡± Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but exclaim when he saw the prices.


    He previously thought he had a decent amount of money, but upon seeing these prices, he suddenly realized how poor he actually was.


    After buying a medium-grade magical talisman pen, he wouldn¡¯t have much spirit stones left.


    ¡°For my current needs, a medium-grade magical talisman pen is sufficient,¡±


    ¡°And since magical talisman pens are far more durable than regular ones, lasting thousands of uses, I won¡¯t have to worry about damage for a while.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stroked his chin as he planned to purchase a medium-grade magical talisman pen. After all, this investment would last him a long time.


    As for the prices of the talisman paper and spiritual ink, he thought they were reasonable and not too expensive, especially considering that a single top-grade talisman could sell for 30 to 50 spirit stones.


    Moreover, top-grade talismans can sell for over 200 spirit stones each!


    However, the reason they can command such high prices is due to the high skill and difficulty level involved.


    For instance, the Fourth Elder, being a first-rank talisman master, only sells three top-grade talismans a month due to the high failure rate.


    After subtracting the time and material costs, the profit was quite limited.


    Not everyone is as lucky as Lu Changsheng, who can create talismans as effortlessly as eating or drinking.


    ¡°No rush,¡±


    ¡°My spirit stones are mainly needed to buy the materials for the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique. Tomorrow, I¡¯ll check out Southwest street.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll see if I can find suitable materials for the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique and maybe sell some talismans for money,¡± Lu Changsheng mused.


    He then asked the shopkeeper, Zhang Shan, about the cost prices of the magical talisman pens, high-grade talisman paper, and spiritual ink.


    Zhang Shan was forthcoming and provided the information.


    The cost price of the low-grade magical talisman pen is 43 spirit stones.


    The cost price of the medium-grade magical talisman pen is 139 spirit stones, and the high-grade magical talisman pen is 500 spirit stones.


    Since the Lu family doesn¡¯t have a weapon refiner, they purchase these items from elsewhere to sell.


    As for the talisman paper and spiritual ink, the premium quality is made by the Lu family themselves, while the good quality is either made in-house or sourced from others using provided materials.


    Zhang Shan was unsure of the cost.


    After listening, Lu Changsheng nodded, planning to buy a magical talisman pen directly from the store at cost if he decided to purchase one.


    He then asked about the shop¡¯s daily revenue, sales, which talismans sold well, and the prices and quantities at which they bought talismans from other sources.


    Lu Changsheng had an idea in his mind.


    If he were to take full charge of managing the shop in the future, he wondered if he could use the shop to sell all the talismans he had on hand.


    For the questions he asked, Zhang Shan answered truthfully, giving Lu Changsheng a good understanding of the talisman shop.


    He learned that the business of this talisman shop in Jiulong Market was quite good, generating several thousand spirit stones in revenue each month.


    ¡°Looks like this Lu family¡¯s talisman shop is doing even better than I imagined,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself after hearing this information.


    After chatting with Zhang Shan for a while, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t continue asking too many questions.


    He returned to the resting area on the third floor and saw that Lu Miaoge was still in the talisman room, so he began meditating to cultivate.


    As evening approached, Lu Miaoge came out of the talisman room and informed Lu Changsheng that they could leave for the day.


    Although Jiulong Market didn¡¯t have a curfew, the place became much quieter at night since cultivators also needed to cultivate and rest.


    Furthermore, Li Shi, Wang Wu also resided in the shop and could help keep an eye on things.


    Afterward, Lu Miaoge led Lu Changsheng to the Lu Family¡¯s large residence in the eastern district.


    The walk from their current location to the Lu Family¡¯s estate in the eastern district took a considerable amount of time.


    Walking quickly, it still took them around half an hour.


    The Lu Family¡¯s estate spanned approximately 2,000 square meters. Although this was much smaller than the accommodations in Qingzhu Valley, it was a large property for the cramped spaces in Jiulong Market.


    Curious, Lu Changsheng asked Lu Miaoge how much such a large estate would cost in spirit stones.


    Lu Miaoge wasn¡¯t sure of the exact price, explaining that estates like these were usually leased for at least three to five years.


    As for the cost, it ranged from several tens to a few hundred spirit stones per year.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but be astonished.


    If the annual rent was tens to hundreds of spirit stones, then purchasing such an estate would likely cost thousands of spirit stones.


    It seemed that buying property was a challenge everywhere.


    Upon arriving at the estate, Lu Miaoge asked the estate¡¯s steward whether the Second Elder was home.


    Since they had come to the estate, they naturally wanted to meet the Lu Family¡¯s Second Elder.


    The steward informed them that the Second Elder was resting in the backyard and led the two to meet the Second Elder.


    In no time, Lu Changsheng saw the Lu Family¡¯s Second Elder.


    Despite his white hair, the Second Elder¡¯s complexion was vibrant and smooth, resembling that of a baby.


    He had a tall build and wore a blue robe, leaning on a jade bamboo staff. His imposing presence exuded a sense of authority and awe.


    This Second Elder was responsible for managing the Lu Family¡¯s business and frequently traveled, so it was the first time Lu Changsheng had met him.


    ¡°Second Elder!¡±


    ¡°Second Grandpa!¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge both greeted the Second Elder with respectful bows.


    The Second Elder nodded and turned his attention to Lu Changsheng and a hint of a smile appeared on his face.


    ¡°You must be Changsheng. At your age, becoming a medium-grade talisman artist is quite impressive. In the future, if you need anything in Jiulong Market, you can come directly to me.¡±


    The Second Elder gave Lu Changsheng a friendly pat on the shoulder as he spoke.


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    Lu Changsheng responded respectfully.


    The Second Elder then instructed the steward to arrange accommodations for Lu Changsheng and mentioned that there would be a banquet in the evening to welcome him and introduce him to other Lu family members so they could interact more frequently.


    Lu Changsheng naturally agreed politely. He knew that now that he was part of the Lu family, socializing and maintaining relationships would be inevitable.


    The steward then took him to a separate courtyard for his living quarters.


    The courtyard was not large, about 100 square meters, slightly smaller than his quarters at Qingzhu Mountain Manor.


    It had simple soundproofing and spiritual gathering arrays, with spiritual energy levels lower than Qingzhu Valley but better than Qingzhu Mountain Manor.


    In the evening, a servant arrived to inform Lu Changsheng about the banquet. He nodded and made his way to the main hall.


    ¡°Mm?¡±


    As soon as Lu Changsheng entered the main hall, he saw the Second Elder, Lu Miaoge, two stewards of the same generation as Lu Yuanding, and five other Lu family members.


    However, his gaze was instantly drawn to a stunning woman standing beside Lu Miaoge.


    She wore a white long dress embroidered with crane patterns, and the fitted dress perfectly highlighted her curvaceous figure. The skirt was cut in a way that revealed her straight, slender legs, wrapped in delicate, translucent white silk stockings, adding a sense of elegance and purity.


    Her petite feet, covered in the white stockings, were clad in silver high heels with flowing cloud patterns, which accentuated her graceful and striking figure.


    The woman was none other than the Second Miss, Lu Miaohuan, whom Lu Changsheng had once been set up to meet for a potential match.


    Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t expected to see her in Jiulong Market, nor that she had switched from wearing black silk stockings to white.


    There was no denying that the Second Miss had a remarkable figure. Especially her legs, which were perfectly proportioned¡ªneither too full nor too slender, straight, and smooth. Whether she wore black or white silk, both brought out an alluring, breathtaking quality in her appearance.


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan also noticed Lu Changsheng and, seeing that his gaze fell upon her, responded with a cold snort before turning her head away to look elsewhere.


    Lu Changsheng simply smiled and acted as if he hadn¡¯t noticed.


    He knew the Second Miss still held a grudge against him, which was understandable.


    It had only been half a year since their arranged meeting, where he had rejected her and then married Lu Miaoyun.


    Given the Second Miss¡¯s proud personality, it was hardly surprising that she hadn¡¯t forgotten the incident and still held a grudge.


    If it weren¡¯t for the Second Elder hosting the welcoming banquet, the Second Miss might not have even bothered to see him. She certainly wouldn¡¯t have given him a warm reception.


    Nonetheless, seeing Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan standing together¡ªboth sisters with similar looks and figures¡ªLu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but wonder how the eldest Miss would look dressed similarly.


    Or perhaps the two sisters, one in black and one in white¡­


    Lu Changsheng quickly suppressed these thoughts, knowing they were too stimulating to dwell on.


    If Patriarch Lu Yuanding knew he was entertaining thoughts about his two daughters, he would likely slice him in half with one stroke.


    ¡°Second Elder,¡±


    Lu Changsheng greeted respectfully with a bow.


    ¡°Changsheng, let me introduce you,¡±


    The Second Elder responded, noticing the brief exchange between Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaohuan but saying nothing about it. He was aware of the minor grudge between them.


    After the original incident, Lu Yuanding had sent his daughter to Jiulong Market to find something to occupy herself and to relax.


    Following the Second Elder¡¯s introductions, Lu Changsheng became acquainted with the two stewards of the Lu family and met the four other Lu family members.


    The group of people present in Jiulong Market all held significant positions and status within the Lu Family, representing its future leaders.


    Except for Lu Miaohuan, who showed her displeasure due to her previous encounter with Lu Changsheng, the others were all quite friendly towards him.


    After all, there was no unprovoked love or hatred.


    Lu Changsheng was easy-going and never made enemies, in addition to being a medium-grade talisman artist. Naturally, they were eager to establish a good relationship with him.


    Moreover, they all knew of Lu Changsheng¡¯s talent for talisman crafting.


    The family had been trying to integrate him more deeply into the Lu Family, so these individuals were naturally inclined to foster good relations with him rather than risk offending him.


    Thus, Lu Changsheng made their acquaintance.


    After a satisfying meal, as everyone was about to leave, a young man named Lu Miaocheng draped his arm around Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulder and said enthusiastically, ¡°Changsheng, this is your first time out. As the host, I, Brother Cheng, will take you to read books and taste tea tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°Read books and taste tea?¡± Lu Changsheng was taken aback.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. This tea house is quite nice, offering various famous teas and different kinds of books. Just yesterday, they received a batch of new teas and books that won¡¯t disappoint you,¡± Lu Miaocheng said meaningfully.


    ¡°Brother Cheng, is this book reading and tea tasting legitimate?¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s tone was skeptical.


    Lu Miaocheng glanced around and lowered his voice, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, would I take you somewhere legitimate? Have you heard of the top ten famous artifacts? Tomorrow, I¡¯ll let you experience them!¡±


    Lu Changsheng fell silent for a moment. As he suspected, this was not legitimate book reading and tea tasting.


    I¡¯m your brother-in-law, after all, so why would you, as the brother-in-law, take me, your sister¡¯s husband, to see the top ten famous artifacts?


    And I¡¯m new to Jiulong Market, so is it really a good idea to take me to such a place? Or do you think I¡¯m that kind of person?


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but ponder these questions internally. He then said, ¡°Brother Cheng, I¡¯m not that kind of person. I won¡¯t go to those places.¡±


    ¡°How can you broaden your horizons if you don¡¯t see the world? This is also a form of training.¡±


    Lu Miaocheng presented his argument with poetic flair, stating, ¡°As they say, beauty is like tea that should be savored slowly, and a lovely face is like a book that should be read closely. Reading books and tasting tea is about observing the ways of the world and savoring the flavors of life¡ªit is the best way to increase your life experience.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t tell Sister Miaoyun about this,¡± Lu Miaocheng added.


    Lu Changsheng was at a loss for words. It was impressive how visiting a brothel was described in such an elegant and respectable manner.


    He hadn¡¯t expected to find such a character within the Lu Family.


    However, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but agree with the underlying logic in Lu Miaocheng¡¯s argument; broadening his horizons and gaining life experience was important.


    ¡°Maybe some other time,¡± Lu Changsheng considered. Although he wanted to gain new experiences, doing this sort of thing just after arriving in Jiulong Market made him feel a bit guilty.


    Besides, he had important things to focus on, such as planning to explore the Rogue Cultivator¡¯s street market the next day.


    ¡°Alright then. Whenever you¡¯re ready, you can find me. I know this part of Jiulong Market very well,¡± Lu Miaocheng said as he patted Lu Changsheng on the shoulder, a bit disappointed that Lu Changsheng had declined.


    ¡°Thank you, Brother Cheng,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded before returning to his quarters.


    He meditated for two hours before lying down to sleep. However, he found it difficult to fall asleep, feeling as though something was missing.


    ¡°Ah, suddenly being alone takes some getting used to,¡± Lu Changsheng sighed softly.


    He had grown accustomed to sleeping with his wife and concubine every night, and sleeping alone felt unsettling.


    He then got up, took out his talisman-making tools from his storage bag, and began creating talismans. After crafting three medium-grade talismans and feeling a bit mentally fatigued, he drank a sip of White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine and lay down to sleep.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng got up, had a simple breakfast, and then went to find Lu Miaoge to head to the talisman shop together.


    On the way, he encountered Lu Miaohuan again. However, she did not greet him warmly.


    Initially, she had been chatting with her sister Lu Miaoge, but upon seeing him approach, she responded with a cold huff and a look of disdain.


    ¡°Huan¡¯s temperament is just like that, she doesn¡¯t really mean any harm, so don¡¯t take it to heart,¡± Lu Miaoge said apologetically.


    Last night, Lu Miaohuan had come to ask her why Lu Changsheng had come to Jiulong Market.


    Lu Miaoge did not hide anything and told her sister about the Fourth Elder¡¯s plan to hand over the talisman shop to Lu Changsheng.


    After hearing this, Lu Miaohuan had some harsh words about Lu Changsheng, questioning his ability to manage the shop and doubting his competence.


    However, knowing her sister¡¯s temperament well, Lu Miaoge recognized that the more critical her sister was, the more it showed how much she cared about Lu Changsheng.


    If Lu Miaohuan truly didn¡¯t care about Lu Changsheng, she wouldn¡¯t have reacted this way.


    Her heightened attention and response revealed an underlying, delicate, and potentially dangerous emotional attachment to Lu Changsheng.


    But Lu Miaoge wasn¡¯t sure how to talk to her sister about the matter. Lu Miaohuan didn¡¯t appreciate being lectured and could even react negatively to advice.


    ¡°No problem at all. Second Miss has a straightforward personality, so I wouldn¡¯t be bothered by it,¡± Lu Changsheng shook his head. ¡°Besides, I know the situation is partly my fault.¡±


    He didn¡¯t take Lu Miaohuan¡¯s attitude too personally.


    During their arranged meeting, he had sweet-talked her quite a bit, making numerous promises.


    Then, after she agreed, he turned her down, which would upset anyone¡ªespecially someone as proud as Lu Miaohuan.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng admitted that he might have a slight preference for beauty.


    Lu Changsheng had always been more lenient toward attractive women, so he was willing to overlook minor issues.


    The two continued chatting while heading towards the talisman shop. When they arrived at the shop¡¯s entrance, Lu Changsheng mentioned to Lu Miaoge that he wanted to explore the market a bit.


    Hearing this, Lu Miaoge fell silent for a moment before advising, ¡°Try not to spend too much time with Miaocheng. Don¡¯t follow him to any disreputable places.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was taken aback by this statement and couldn¡¯t help but wonder, ¡°Just how bad is Chengge¡¯s reputation?¡±


    Yesterday, he had just spoken to Miaocheng, and now Lu Miaoge immediately assumed he was going to follow him to indulge in questionable activities. It gave Lu Changsheng the uncomfortable feeling of being caught in a compromising situation.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, Chengge invited me to ¡®read books and drink tea¡¯ yesterday, and I turned him down outright,¡± Lu Changsheng explained. ¡°I¡¯m just planning to take a walk, maybe visit the southwest street to check out the market.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be here at the shop. You can go,¡± Lu Miaoge nodded in understanding. ¡°You could ask Li Shi or Wang Wu to guide you; they know the market well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand dismissively, declining the offer. ¡°No need. I¡¯ll just wander around on my own.¡±


    He clearly remembered the way Li Shi and Wang Wu had looked at him yesterday and didn¡¯t want to cause any distractions.


    ¡°Fine, just make sure you¡¯re back before dark. Do you have a communication talisman? If you get lost, you can contact me,¡± Lu Miaoge advised gently, as if speaking to a child.


    Lu Changsheng noted her nurturing tone, feeling as if she was treating him like a kid just starting out in life.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Sister Miaoge. I¡¯ll be fine,¡±


    He reassured her with a smile, sensing that she saw him more as a younger brother.


    Despite the kind intentions, he found it amusing and slightly troubling.


    As a father of thirty children, he was not used to being treated with such care.


    This brotherly dynamic might make it a bit challenging for him if he wanted to develop a romantic relationship with Lu Miaoge in the future.

 Chapter 72: Cat Maid? Fox Woman? Snake Lady?

    After parting ways with Lu Miaoge, Lu Changsheng strolled through the streets for a couple of rounds before entering an empty alleyway.He took out a human skin mask from his storage bag, put it on, wore a drab brown wide robe, poured out a potion that had already been prepared into his palm, and applied it to his neck, making his skin no longer so fair.


    Instantly, his handsome and elegant appearance turned into that of an ordinary young man with dark skin. Though his figure remained tall and slender.


    This was the shapeshifting technique he had learned from Li Feiyu before.


    It wasn¡¯t particularly profound, but it was still usable.


    Following that, Lu Changsheng took out a talisman from his storage bag and used it on himself, causing his spiritual energy to converge throughout his body.


    A medium-grade Convergence Talisman!


    Its effect was the same as the Convergence Technique. But it was several times better than the Convergence Technique that Lu Changsheng had just started learning.


    If it weren¡¯t for late-stage Qi Refining cultivators using the Heavenly Eye Technique to observe his spiritual cultivation, they wouldn¡¯t be able to discern his level of cultivation at all.


    This was also why Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t spend too much time and effort on practicing techniques in his daily life. One reason was that it was too time-consuming and energy-consuming. On the other hand, many times, talismans could be used as substitutes.


    ¡°Sigh, sometimes being handsome is also a kind of trouble,¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed as he walked out of the alley.


    His handsome appearance and outstanding temperament made him very easy to remember and influential at first glance.


    If he were to go sell talismans, and people recognized him as the owner of the Lu¡¯s Spiritual Talisman Shop, it would be hard to explain.


    So, he changed his appearance, concealed his aura, and made himself look more ordinary.


    Although this shapeshifting technique was quite ordinary, even a bit crude, some people could still see through it.


    But as long as he wasn¡¯t seen in his true form and wasn¡¯t remembered by others, it was fine.


    After leaving the alley, Lu Changsheng walked to an intersection.


    He saw a couple of teenagers squatting there, looking around, holding a sign that said ¡°guide.


    Before he could approach, one of the teenagers immediately came forward and said enthusiastically, ¡°Sir, do you need a guide?¡±


    ¡°I grew up in the Jiulong Market since I was a child, and I am very familiar with each area. Whatever you want to know or buy, I know it like the back of my hand,¡± the teenager said warmly.


    Although Lu Changsheng had changed his appearance and concealed his aura, making him appear like an ordinary person, they had been making a living in the Jiulong Market for a long time and were guides, so they naturally had a certain insight.


    At a glance, they could see that Lu Changsheng had the intention of finding a guide. Even if he didn¡¯t, at most, it was just a question, and nothing is lost.


    ¡°How much do you charge?¡± Lu Changsheng nodded and asked.


    ¡°Sir, I only charge one or two tiles of spirit stones a day,¡± the teenager immediately replied.


    One spirit stone weighed ten taels.


    After the spiritual energy inside was consumed, the weight would become lighter.


    And during the mining of spirit stones, there would also be some broken ones.


    This kind of unit of measurement for spirit stones was rarely used by cultivators and was relatively common only in these markets.


    ¡°Alright, then, lead the way. Do you have spirit stones for change?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said and took out a spirit stone he had used before, probably weighing about four or five taels.


    There was a hint of regret in the teenager¡¯s eyes, but he immediately responded enthusiastically.


    ¡°Of course, of course.¡±


    Taking the spirit stone, he examined it for a moment, then took out two broken spirit stones from his body and gave them to Lu Changsheng.


    Then he said, ¡°Sir, may I ask what you want to buy or understand?¡±


    ¡°Take me to the place where the stalls are set up for trading.¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°The trading stalls are on the southwest street. Please follow me this way,¡± the teenager responded.


    ¡°It¡¯ll take about half an hour to get to the southwest street from here. If you have anything you want to buy, you can also tell me. I know many shops, and the quality of their goods is guaranteed,¡± the teenager added.


    They made the most money by taking cultivators to shops to spend.


    ¡°Are there any shops selling heavenly treasures and earthly treasures in this market?¡± Lu Changsheng inquired.


    ¡°If you want to buy heavenly treasures and earthly treasures, you can go to the Qingyun Merchant Association and the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. These two not only have affordable prices and a wide range of goods, but their quality is also guaranteed.¡±


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    The teenager said immediately.


    Although he wanted to make money by taking people to shops to spend, he couldn¡¯t just make things up and deceive others.


    After all, he was just an ordinary person.


    If he dared to deceive cultivators and was found out, it would be a dead end.


    ¡°If I want to sell some talismans, can I also find a store to sell them?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked in a calm tone.


    Upon hearing Lu Changsheng mention selling talismans, the teenager immediately realized that Lu Changsheng in front of him might be a talisman master.


    But as a guide, he naturally wouldn¡¯t ask too much, just answer as required.


    ¡°Sir, most of the spiritual talisman shops in Jiulong Market will buy talismans.¡±


    ¡°Are there any well-reputed talisman shops in this market?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued.


    ¡°Actually, the shops that can operate in the market all have good reputations, but if we¡¯re talking specifically about talismans, then Heavenly Talisman Pavilion of the Shen family has the best reputation.¡±


    ¡°Their talismans not only have guaranteed quality, but they also often have promotional activities. However, they don¡¯t usually buy talismans from outside.¡±


    ¡°Next would be the shops of cultivator families like the Yu Family of Green Lake Mountain, the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain, the Chen Family of Hongye Valley, and the Zheng Family of Wugong Ridge. They also have guaranteed quality and reputation in terms of talismans.¡±


    ¡°If sir wants to buy talisman paper, I recommend the talisman paper from the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain and the Chen Family of Hongye Valley. Their talisman paper is made from locally sourced materials and is much better than ordinary talisman paper,¡± the teenager said incessantly.


    Hearing the mention of ¡®Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family¡¯s Talisman Shop,¡¯ Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.


    He knew that this teenager¡¯s words were quite accurate, similar to what he had learned about the shops from Zhang Shan yesterday.


    ¡°Hmm, White Jade Tower?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng saw a quaint and elegant pavilion not far away.


    On the signboard of the pavilion, it was written ¡®White Jade Tower,¡¯ which reminded him of Hong Yi mentioning that he had bought the two pet concubines for him from White Jade Tower at no small cost.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng looking towards White Jade Tower, the teenager immediately spoke up.


    ¡°Sir, this ¡®White Jade Tower¡¯ is a place for arranging marriages, introducing wives and concubines, and selling maidservants.¡±


    ¡°If sir has the intention of marrying or taking concubines and wants to purchase maidservants, you can come to White Jade Tower.¡±


    ¡°This White Jade Tower is also an old brand. I heard that it not only has branches in Jiulong Market but also in many other markets, and even in Immortal City.¡±


    The teenager spoke up in such a manner.


    ¡°Oh?¡± Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.


    In his heart, he couldn¡¯t help but think, could it be that the White Jade Tower where Hong Yi bought Jiu¡¯er and Shui¡¯er is the same as this White Jade Tower?


    Just different branches?


    Then the business of this White Jade Tower is indeed quite extensive.


    The next time he writes a letter to Hong Yi, he might ask if it¡¯s the same White Jade Tower.


    ¡°Do the wives and concubines introduced by White Jade Tower include immortal ladies with Spirit Roots?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    Naturally, he wouldn¡¯t forget about finding ¡®immortal ladies.¡¯


    After all, everything else is fleeting, only marrying and taking concubines to have children is the true path.


    He was quite satisfied with Jiu¡¯er and Shui¡¯er, whom Hong Yi had sent before.


    If he could buy obedient and sensible maidservants with Spirit Roots for money, that would naturally be the best.


    ¡°Naturally, there are some, but they are also in the minority. Most of them are beautiful and charming descendants of cultivators,¡±


    The teenager replied.


    ¡°I heard that in White Jade Tower, there are not only human women but also women from other races, even from the demon races. However, I¡¯m not too sure about the specific situation and prices. If sir is interested, you can go in and find out.¡±


    ¡°Not only are there human women, but also women from other races and demon races.¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew that Jiu¡¯er and Shui¡¯er, whom Hong Yi had sent, belonged to women from other races.


    Hearing about demon women as well, Lu Changsheng immediately thought of cat girls, fox women, and snake ladies.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, not asking further, but keeping ¡®White Jade Tower¡¯ in mind.


    He planned to come back later to check it out.


    After all, women in such places were likely to have difficult lives.


    If he had the ability, helping and rescuing one would be worthwhile. Saving a life was more valuable than building a seven-tier pagoda.


    With that in mind, Lu Changsheng chatted casually with the teenager along the way, learning various information about the market.


    Eventually, they arrived at Lu Changsheng¡¯s destination, the southwest street where Rouge Cultivators traded their goods.


    ¡°Sir, ahead is the southwest street where Rouge Cultivators trade freely. If you want to set up a stall, you need to go to the toll booth ahead and pay one spirit stone as a management fee,¡±


    The teenager informed Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, thinking that Jiulong Market really charged for everything. Even setting up a stall required paying one spirit stone as a management fee.


    He arrived at the intersection of the southwest street.


    Instantly, he saw a street lined with lanterns, with stalls neatly arranged on both sides.


    The middle was bustling with people, like a secular marketplace, with constant shouting, much livelier than the streets before.


    ¡°Alright, your task is complete. You don¡¯t need to follow me anymore. I¡¯ll wander around on my own,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to the teenager, waving his hand towards the bustling street ahead.


    ¡°Understood. I bid farewell, wishing sir good luck and prosperity, may all things go as you wish, and may you receive blessings from the heavens and have a prosperous immortal fortune,¡±


    The teenager bid farewell respectfully.


    The teenager, upon hearing this, bowed respectfully and recited a string of blessings.


    Lu Changsheng, however, remained unaffected by these blessings.


    He had no intention of giving a tip and proceeded to walk into the street without any hesitation.


    The teenager, seeing this, wasn¡¯t disappointed either.


    After all, generous folks were rare. It was hard to encounter them even once a year.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t rush to sell talismans.


    Instead, he decided to browse around first.


    He wanted to see if there was anything he needed or was interested in.


    At the same time, he wanted to understand the prices here.


    ¡°Second-hand robes for sale cheap, all are ninety percent new robes without patches!¡±


    ¡°Tiger meat with red stripes, fresh and tender, just slaughtered last night!¡±


    ¡°Ten-year-old black truffles, three spirit stones per pound¡±


    ¡°Brother, do you need some elixirs? Just out of the furnace, Ascension Pills, swallow one and all your worldly troubles will disappear.¡±


    One by one, people at the stalls shouted and advertised their goods.


    Lu Changsheng followed the crowd and browsed through each stall.


    The items being sold here were diverse, much higher in quality than the stalls at the gathering on Niutou Mountain.


    Most of the goods sold here were spiritual items used by cultivators.


    It made sense; if one had to pay one spirit stone to set up a stall, selling junk wouldn¡¯t even cover the stall fee.


    Lu Changsheng examined each item carefully.


    When he found materials suitable for practicing the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, he bought them directly.


    Due to practicing the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, Lu Changsheng could roughly sense the effectiveness of spiritual materials, so he wouldn¡¯t be easily deceived.


    As for finding bargains, it simply didn¡¯t exist.


    Not to mention the probability was too low, but he needed to have physical contact to sense the quality of spiritual materials with the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    Just by looking, he couldn¡¯t discern much, as he didn¡¯t have that keen eye.


    Before he even finished browsing half of the street, Lu Changsheng had already spent half of his spirit stones on buying spiritual materials for practicing the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    This made him couldn¡¯t help but sigh that money wasn¡¯t easy to come by.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng also restrained himself a bit and focused more on observing.


    If he really wanted to buy something, he would wait and come back after looking around more.


    During this process, Lu Changsheng heard people bargaining, chatting, and discussing nearby.


    If something interesting caught his attention, he would stand aside and listen.


    Surprisingly, as he walked along this street and listened, Lu Changsheng actually learned a lot and gained a lot of insights.


    ¡°Friend, can I exchange this relic fragment for that thing you have? Would you consider it?¡±


    ¡°A relic fragment? Let me see.¡±


    ¡°What kind of relic fragment is this? It¡¯s completely useless. No deal!¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng heard a conversation coming from a nearby stall. His curiosity was piqued and he turned his head to look.


    He saw a middle-aged man of refined appearance standing in front of a stall, holding a black iron block the size of an egg, uneven and rough on the surface.


    ¡°Friend, you said this is a relic fragment. What effect does this fragment have?¡±


    A woman in blue approached and politely asked the middle-aged man.


    Clearly, she had also heard about the relic fragment and wanted to see if she could find a bargain.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t have any special effects, it¡¯s just hard. I used a medium-grade magic weapon flying sword to chop it, and my flying sword ended up with a dent,¡±


    The refined man said, his face showing a pained expression.


    Upon hearing this, the others nearby also showed curiosity.


    If it could cause a dent in a flying sword magic weapon, it indicated that it wasn¡¯t ordinary material. Even if it wasn¡¯t a relic fragment, it was still a very rare material.


    ¡°This brother, I¡¯m willing to offer twenty spirit stones for this fragment. Are you selling?¡± someone spoke up.


    ¡°I¡¯m not selling. If I were to sell, it would be at least one hundred spirit stones!¡±


    The refined man directly waved his hand.


    ¡°One hundred spirit stones is too expensive. Friend, I¡¯m willing to offer thirty spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°Friend, could you use your flying sword to chop it again in front of us? If it really creates a dent, I¡¯m willing to offer forty spirit stones!¡±


    However, upon hearing this, the refined man¡¯s face darkened, and he rebuked, ¡°Get lost!¡±


    ¡°Friend, could you let me take a look at this relic fragment?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, who was standing nearby, also stepped forward and asked politely.


    His Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique required heavenly and earthly treasures to cultivate.


    If this iron block in front of him was truly a relic fragment, and he could refine it into his body to cultivate the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, it would be worth much more than just one hundred spirit stones.


    Even if it wasn¡¯t a relic fragment but some kind of heavenly or earthly treasure, it would still be beneficial for him.


    ¡°One hundred spirit stones, not a single one less!¡±


    The refined man handed the pockmarked black iron block to Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng took the iron block.


    It felt cold in his hand and weighed at least twenty to thirty pounds.


    The fact that such a large piece of iron had this weight indicated that it was quite extraordinary.


    Lu Changsheng slowly activated the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    His fingertips turned slightly red as he sensed the essence of heaven and earth within the iron block.


    He immediately felt that the essence contained within was extremely vigorous, far superior to the materials he had purchased before.


    Although he didn¡¯t know if it was a relic fragment, Lu Changsheng could be sure that it was a valuable item and buying it shouldn¡¯t result in a loss.


    ¡°Friend, I don¡¯t have enough spirit stones on me. Could I use these two high-grade talismans to exchange for some of the spirit stones?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said calmly, taking out two high-grade talismans from his sleeve.


    He only had one hundred and forty spirit stones left on him now.


    If he bought this fragment, he wouldn¡¯t have any spirit stones left to buy other things.


    So, he decided to try exchanging goods and also use up a few talismans he had on him.


    Along the way, he had seen quite a few exchanges like this.


    After all, most Rouge Cultivators didn¡¯t carry around a lot of spirit stones for trading.


    ¡°Flight Talisman, Golden Light Shield Talisman,¡±


    The refined man recognized the two talismans immediately and his eyes brightened.


    He said, ¡°I won¡¯t take advantage of you. These two spiritual talismans can be exchanged for seventy spirit stones. Just give me thirty more spirit stones.¡±


    The refined man was straightforward.


    He had guessed that the iron block might be a relic fragment, but he wasn¡¯t sure.


    He had tried to sell it several times and had it appraised by experts, but no one was willing to pay a high price for it.


    Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have started with a price of only one hundred spirit stones.


    Now that Lu Changsheng showed interest, he was naturally eager.


    ¡°Alright, but I still want to see the dent your flying sword made on this iron block. If it¡¯s real, I¡¯ll make the deal right away,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    The two talismans were worth about thirty spirit stones each, and the other party was showing sincerity.


    However, he couldn¡¯t appear as if he had made a big profit, as it might raise suspicions.


    ¡°Sure,¡±


    The refined man said, taking out a deep blue flying sword from his storage bag.


    Pointing at a small dent on it, he sighed, ¡°Look, this dent was made by my flying sword.¡±


    Lu Changsheng could see a finger-width dent in the middle of the flying sword.


    He nodded and handed the two talismans to the man, along with thirty more spirit stones, saying, ¡°Alright, in that case, I¡¯ll take the fragment.¡±


    ¡°Great! Friend, you¡¯re straightforward!¡±


    The refined man accepted the talismans and spirit stones with a pleased expression, nodding his head in thanks.


    Lu Changsheng also nodded and collected the iron piece before continuing to browse.


    ¡°Wow, someone actually spent one hundred spirit stones to buy this so-called relic fragment.¡±


    ¡°This iron piece can make a dent in a flying sword; it¡¯s indeed a good material, but it¡¯s too small.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, if it¡¯s really worth that much, he would have gone to Myriad Treasures Pavilion to appraise and sell it. Why would he start with just one hundred spirit stones?¡±


    ¡°Even if it¡¯s a relic fragment, it must be from a large-scale magic tool. Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t have any prohibitive effects.¡±


    ¡°Right, relic fragments are not easy to refine. This thing belongs to the category of ¡®needed but not valued¡¯ or ¡®valued but not needed.''¡±


    ¡°True, it¡¯s useless for us Qi Refining cultivators!¡±


    ¡°Who knows, maybe they have other uses for it.¡±


    Several people nearby commented on the scene, but Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t pay much attention.


    After all, as someone rightly pointed out, he did have another use for it¡ªto use it for cultivation.


    ¡°I wonder if this thing is really a relic fragment. If it is, and I can condense it into my body for practicing the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, then I would have made quite a gain.¡±


    ¡°As long as I complete the first stage of the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, my body will be comparable to a low-grade magic tool. By then, my physical strength will have a qualitative improvement!¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    After half a year of nurturing, his physical body had already become much stronger than before.


    However, there was still a considerable distance from completing the first stage of the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique and refining his body into a low-grade magic tool.


    Unfortunately, body refinement techniques are time-consuming and expensive.


    Moreover, the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique is far superior to ordinary body refinement techniques.


    He had been practicing for only a little over half a year.


    After spending over a hundred spirit stones on materials and another hundred on purchasing this ¡®relic fragment,¡¯ Lu Changsheng also worried about attracting unwanted attention. T


    herefore, he decided to leave the Southwest Street of Jiulong Market directly.


    Even though the Blue Cloud Sect oversees the market, ensuring good security, it¡¯s always better to be cautious.

 Chapter 73: Is Young Master Here To Have Fun?

    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t go straight back after leaving Southwest Street.  S?a?ch* Th? n0v?l(?)ire.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.Instead, he found an inn on a nearby street and spent a spirit stone to rent a room.


    Once in the room, Lu Changsheng took out a medium-grade purification talisman from his storage pouch and used it on himself.


    Among the myriad of techniques used by cultivators, there were many methods to leave marks on others for tracking purposes.


    This purification talisman could dispel and cleanse such marks from the body.


    Seeing that the purification talisman had no effect on him, Lu Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that he hadn¡¯t been marked for tracking.


    After all, he had been followed as soon as he left Niutou Mountain after selling some items.


    He reminded himself to be cautious.


    The comfortable life in the Lu Family over the past two years had made him somewhat less vigilant compared to when he first arrived.


    However, he always reminded himself to be wary and prepared for the worst.


    Otherwise, he might encounter unexpected danger.


    After resting in the room for half an hour, Lu Changsheng changed into a different human skin mask and left the inn.


    With an unremarkable appearance, he made his way back to Southwest Street.


    Despite spending so many spirit stones today without earning any, he wasn¡¯t ready to return home just yet.


    He planned to sell some items in exchange for spirit stones.


    Walking along the same street as before, Lu Changsheng continued browsing.


    He had bought enough materials for practicing the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique earlier, so he didn¡¯t need to purchase more for the time being.


    It was important to have some spirit stones on hand for emergencies.


    He came across a stall selling books and spent two spirit stones on a copy of ¡°Secret Techniques for Enhancing Intimacy¡± and ¡°Essentials of Jade Chamber Secrets.¡±


    These books taught methods to enhance intimate abilities and techniques to preserve vitality during intimate encounters, but they were merely ordinary techniques and not profound cultivation methods.


    Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be possible at this price.


    In Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, this thing was just for fun.


    If he really wanted to practice the secret technique of dual cultivation or cultivation techniques, he had to rely on the system.


    After strolling around for a while, Lu Changsheng arrived at the toll booth at the street corner and paid a spirit stone and prepared to set up his stall.


    The cultivator at the toll booth gave him a wooden sign.


    There were numbers on the wooden sign, corresponding to a stall, which could be used for three days.


    After taking the wooden sign, Lu Changsheng found the corresponding stall on the street and sat down.


    He took out a stack of talismans.


    A total of thirty low-grade talismans and five medium-grade talismans.


    When he was just wandering around, he also observed the stalls selling talismans.


    He knew he couldn¡¯t take too many, or it would easily attract attention.


    Then, he took out the flying sword, flying knives, and bells he had harvested from the three bandits on Niutou Mountain.


    With the Qingyan Sword and plenty of talismans on him, he didn¡¯t need these three magical instruments, so he naturally chose to sell them for money.


    As for the three storage bags he had previously obtained, one was used to store miscellaneous items, one was used to store talismans, so he temporarily didn¡¯t sell them. Maybe he would need them later.


    After pricing everything, Lu Changsheng waited for business to come.


    However, half an hour passed.


    Occasionally, people glanced at his stall, but most of them were not interested, and he only sold five or six talismans.


    ¡°The location of my stall is not good, and it is too far back.¡±


    ¡°And in a place like Jiulong Market, where there are too many people selling talismans and magical instruments, it¡¯s too competitive. Most people rely on word of mouth and regular customers.¡±


    ¡°Although my prices are slightly lower than other stalls, I still can¡¯t compete unless I lower them even further.¡±


    ¡°But lowering them a bit won¡¯t help, I have to lower them significantly, but doing so will obviously disrupt the market and make me an easy target.¡±


    After selling for so long without much success, Lu Changsheng grew impatient and decided to close his stall and leave.


    He was ready to see if there were any buyers for talismans and magical instruments, regardless of the price.


    It didn¡¯t matter if the price was a bit lower.


    Otherwise, relying on the stall, he didn¡¯t know when he would make a sale.


    ¡°I have thirty low-grade talismans and five medium-grade talismans, would you be interested in buying?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°What price are you offering?¡±


    After asking four stalls, one stall owner spoke up.


    ¡°I¡¯m offering a ten percent discount.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°Too high, fifty percent off, I¡¯ll take them all.¡±


    The stall owner said.


    ¡°In that case, I might as well sell them myself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng turned and walked away directly.


    Damn, there should be a limit even to being greedy.


    I can¡¯t believe he could even say fifty percent off.


    ¡°Brother, forty percent off.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng leaving, the stall owner immediately shouted.


    ¡°Twenty percent off.¡± Lu Changsheng paused.


    ¡°Okay, let¡¯s meet halfway, thirty percent off.¡±


    The stall owner proposed.


    Lu Changsheng looked hesitant for a moment, then nodded, ¡°Deal.¡±


    He took out a stack of talismans for the other party to count.


    Suddenly feeling guilty towards Hong Yi, he sold the talismans here at a thirty percent discount.


    But he had only given Hong Yi a discount of twenty percent.


    ¡°According to market price, it¡¯s a total of eighty spirit stones. At thirty percent off, that¡¯s fifty-six spirit stones.¡±


    The stall owner counted the talismans and quoted a price.


    ¡°Deal.¡±


    After completing the transaction, Lu Changsheng immediately left Southwest Street.


    He changed his appearance again and found four talisman shops to sell talismans.


    Considering his identity, and his disguise skills not being sufficient, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t go to those big spiritual symbol shops.


    The prices for buying talismans were all around thirty percent off.


    In this way, Lu Changsheng sold a total of one hundred and forty-five low-grade talismans and sixty medium-grade talismans in five talisman shops.


    He harvested a total of three hundred and sixty-six spirit stones.


    After walking out of the last talisman shop, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t continue selling.


    As the saying goes, be cautious and careful over time.


    With over four hundred spirit stones on him, it would be enough for him for a long time.


    And he only had five sets of human skin masks left.


    This wave had used them all up.


    After walking out of the last spiritual symbol shop, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t change his disguise. Instead, he went to a nearby magical tools shop and asked if they bought magical instruments.


    After hearing that they did, Lu Changsheng took out three magical tools.


    ¡°These three magical tools, although they look intact, have obviously been used for a long time and have noticeable flaws. They might even break when used.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re willing to sell them, our store is willing to buy them for thirty spirit stones each.¡±


    The shopkeeper of the magical tools shop examined Lu Changsheng¡¯s three magical tools and then quoted a price.


    ¡°Really outrageous!¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think to himself upon hearing this.


    He had personally inspected these three magical instruments.


    It could only be said that the three bandits on Niutou Mountain had taken good care of their magical instruments, and they were all in excellent condition without much damage.


    Saying they were ninety percent new wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration. Yet the shopkeeper only offered thirty spirit stones each.


    ¡°Forget it then, a minimum of one hundred and twenty spirit stones for the three,¡± Lu Changsheng shook his head, stating his price and pretending to leave.


    ¡°Too high, one hundred and twenty spirit stones is too high. How about one hundred spirit stones? I¡¯ll take the three for one hundred,¡±


    The shopkeeper said as Lu Changsheng made to leave.


    ¡°Let¡¯s step back. One hundred and ten spirit stones, it¡¯s really the highest price I can go. Go ask elsewhere, it¡¯ll be the same price,¡± but seeing Lu Changsheng really leaving, the shopkeeper immediately shouted as Lu Changsheng reached the door, ¡°One hundred and fifteen spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt it was about right and stopped in his tracks.


    He exchanged the three magical instruments for one hundred and fifteen spirit stones.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng noticed a pair of green boots in the shop, which matched his robe quite well.


    Pointing at the boots, he asked, ¡°Shopkeeper, what level are these boots? What effects do they have?¡±


    ¡°These boots are a medium-grade magical instrument made from the fur of the demonic beast Qingfeng Wolf. They have six effects: size manipulation, dust avoidance, self-concealment, lightness, wave-walking, and wind manipulation.¡±


    The shopkeeper immediately introduced.


    ¡°Medium-grade magical instrument?¡± Lu Changsheng nodded slightly and asked, ¡°Can I try them on?¡±


    ¡°Of course,¡± the shopkeeper said with a smile.


    The shopkeeper took the boots out of the cabinet and let Lu Changsheng try them on.


    The boots were lightweight, very thin, and soft, with a fine fleece inside.


    As Lu Changsheng put them on, his first feeling was one of comfort and softness, as if he were wearing nothing at all.


    He felt much lighter and agile, thanks to the effect of the boots enhancing his speed and agility.


    As for the effects of walking on water and wind manipulation, when activated, they allowed him to move quickly on water and essentially gave him a windwalking ability.


    ¡°How much for these boots?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    He was quite satisfied with the boots.


    Not only did they look good, but they were also very comfortable to wear.


    If he ever needed to run away from something, they would surely help him escape much faster.


    ¡°This is the first sale of the day for our store. It¡¯s original price is two hundred and ten spirit stones, but since you¡¯ve just done business with us, you can have them for two hundred spirit stones,¡± the shopkeeper said.


    ¡°Too expensive. A normal medium-grade magical instrument usually costs around one hundred and fifty spirit stones. How about one hundred and forty spirit stones?¡±


    Lu Changsheng countered directly.


    Just a while ago, the shopkeeper had offered thirty spirit stones for each of his three magical instruments, indicating there was significant room for negotiation.


    And besides, even in his past life, he knew that bargaining was essential when making purchases.


    If you agreed too easily, the seller might think you were too eager and regret it later.


    ¡°That¡¯s too low. These boots are not only made from Qingfeng Wolf fur but also contain Spirit Silkworm silk inside. The craftsmanship, weaving, dyeing, and engraving of the formation on them are all very fine. If you want them, the lowest price would be one hundred and ninety-five spirit stones,¡±


    The shopkeeper explained, adjusting the price.


    In the end, Lu Changsheng haggled and managed to get the boots for one hundred and sixty spirit stones. After buying the boots, he looked around the shop again.


    He looked around the shop to see if there were any magical instruments suitable for his use. He felt that he still lacked sufficient means of defense and wanted to increase his defensive capabilities.


    After browsing, he spent sixty-three spirit stones on a low-grade magical instrument called the ¡°Hundred Transformation Mask¡± and one hundred and ten spirit stones on a medium-grade magical instrument called the ¡°Cold Jade Spirit Pendant.¡±


    The Hundred Transformation Mask adhered to his face and could change into another face at will.


    Unless it was someone in the later stage of Qi Refining using the Heavenly Eye Technique, they wouldn¡¯t be able to discern the disguise.


    With this magical instrument, he no longer needed to buy ordinary human skin masks.


    As for the Cold Jade Spirit Pendant, when worn, it had the effects of clearing the mind, concealing spiritual power, hiding one¡¯s presence, and shielding against spiritual sense detection.


    In dangerous situations, it could passively generate a defensive spell to withstand a blow from someone in the mid-stage of Qi Refining.


    ¡°Safe travels, friend,¡± the shopkeeper said with a smile as he escorted Lu Changsheng out of the shop.


    ¡°Sigh, money really doesn¡¯t last,¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed as he walked out of the shop.


    Just a moment ago, he thought he had a large sum of money that would last him a while.


    But in the blink of an eye, the money he earned from selling talismans and magical instruments was almost gone, leaving him with just over a hundred spirit stones.


    He didn¡¯t even have money left to buy magical instruments or talisman pens.


    ¡°Money is meant to be spent, and money for upgrading equipment shouldn¡¯t be spared. I¡¯ll come back in about ten days or so to sell another batch of talismans, and then I¡¯ll have money again,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself as he sighed softly and went to a nearby inn to rent a room.


    After using a purification talisman to check if he was being tracked, Lu Changsheng put on the Hundred Transformation Mask and, with a slight mental movement, changed his appearance to that of Li Feiyu.


    ¡°It truly lives up to being a magical instrument. No need for disguises anymore,¡±


    Lu Changsheng remarked as he looked at himself in the mirror, his appearance constantly changing.


    However, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit disappointed that the mask was only a low-grade magical instrument.


    Advanced Qi Refining stage cultivators using the Heavenly Eye Technique could still discern some clues.


    Nevertheless, it didn¡¯t matter much to him.


    He would just wear another human skin mask when the time came. As long as he didn¡¯t reveal his true identity, it would suffice.


    After all, with just a low-grade magical instrument, what more could you ask for?


    Lu Changsheng transformed his appearance with the Hundred Transformation Mask into a common face and left the inn.


    Then, he turned left and right, reverting to his original appearance in an alleyway.


    Clad in a Qingzhu embroidered robe, wearing Qingfeng boots, and with a handsome face, he looked quite outstanding.


    Just as Lu Changsheng was about to leave the alley, a seductive woman in a pink gossamer dress, revealing her alluring shoulders, emerged from a small courtyard nearby.


    Her eyes lit up when she saw Lu Changsheng, and she greeted him with a charming smile, saying, ¡°Is the gentleman here to seek pleasure and entertainment?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was puzzled.


    ¡°Since the gentleman is here, why not come in for an experience?¡± the woman continued, her voice soft and alluring, as she extended her fair and delicate hand to pull Lu Changsheng closer.


    Lu Changsheng felt a slight tingling sensation, almost like an electric shock.


    Especially with the intoxicating fragrance of orchids and musk emanating from the woman, he felt a heat rising within him, tempting him to indulge in the seductive beauty before him.


    At the same time, the Cold Jade Spirit Pendant hanging from his chest emitted a cool and clear aura, slightly suppressing his heated emotions.


    ¡°Charm technique!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately became wary, realizing that the woman was using a charm technique on him.


    He quickly took a step back, shaking his head, and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m just passing through.¡±


    ¡°Today, this maiden finds the gentleman very attractive. For just ten spirit stones, the gentleman can enjoy my company,¡±


    The woman continued, her voice still soft and alluring, her beautiful face revealing a pitiful expression that evoked feelings of pity and the desire to pamper and ravish her.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng silently recited Buddhist scriptures in his mind, bowed politely, and quickly walked away.


    ¡°Sir, if you insist, I won¡¯t ask for your spirit stones today,¡±


    The woman called out softly, her face turning slightly unpleasant as Lu Changsheng left the alley in a hurry, ignoring her.


    ¡°Hmph, ignorant fool, just because he¡¯s handsome!¡±


    The woman muttered angrily with a sour expression.


    Afterwards, she turned back into the courtyard.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Lu Changsheng walked out of the alley and let out a long sigh.


    There was no romantic sentiment in his heart, only a sense of relief. ¡°I thought that after experiencing numerous battles and trials, my willpower was firm and I wouldn¡¯t easily be swayed by female charm. But I never expected charm techniques to be so powerful.¡±


    ¡°I thought the woman just now didn¡¯t have a very high cultivation level, and was probably just in the mid to late stage of Qi Refining. But even in that situation, I found myself affected by her charm.¡±


    ¡°If it were a cultivator with higher cultivation or proficient in charm techniques, it would be extremely difficult to guard against.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think to himself.


    Although the woman just now had a good appearance and a seductive figure, she didn¡¯t affect him much.


    However, her mere presence and actions made him feel a bit heated, almost as if he wanted to succumb to her charm.


    ¡°Strength, increasing strength is the key!¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed again, realizing the importance of improving his own strength.


    If he encountered powerful charm techniques or other undefendable methods in the future, even with his array of talismans and magical instruments, he might not be able to use them effectively.


    ¡°I shouldn¡¯t wander around these kinds of alleys casually in the future. You never know when danger might strike.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and headed towards the talisman shop.


    He decided to avoid such deserted alleys as much as possible.


    Although Jiulong Market was relatively safe, there was always some degree of danger.


    Incidents could happen occasionally, and there might be evil cultivators or bandits lurking in such deserted alleys.


    On his way back to the talisman shop, Lu Changsheng passed by the White Jade Tower and couldn¡¯t help but pause for a moment.


    Then, with a determined look in his eyes, he strode inside.


    After all, getting married and having concubines and children couldn¡¯t be postponed.


    It was the foundation of his existence in this world.


    If he could buy concubines with Spirit Roots, it would be the best option.


    Otherwise, it would be difficult to find them on his own.


    And by ¡°difficult,¡± he didn¡¯t just mean the challenge of finding wives and concubines. Lu Changsheng knew that with his current conditions, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem to marry several ¡°fairies¡± with Spirit Roots.


    But after marrying and taking concubines, one would have to invest time, energy, and emotions into the relationships, especially when it came to having children.


    With so many wives and concubines already, Lu Changsheng could already feel the limitations of his time and energy.


    It was impossible for him to cater to each one individually.


    If he could solve these matters with money, he wouldn¡¯t have to invest so much emotional energy into them.


    Inside the White Jade Tower, the atmosphere was spacious and elegant, with simple seats set up and seven or eight young women dressed in uniform red dresses standing around.


    In the hall, ten young women in red dresses were explaining and introducing something to seemingly wealthy cultivators.


    ¡°What does this gentleman want to know? Are you interested in marriage or purchasing concubines? Let me introduce our services to you,¡± a woman in a red dress approached Lu Changsheng with a warm smile.


    ¡°Do you have concubines or maids with Spirit Roots here?¡± Lu Changsheng asked directly.


    The woman in the red dress was slightly surprised to hear this. After carefully assessing Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance and demeanor, she realized he was serious.


    Her smile deepened, recognizing Lu Changsheng as a potential big client, and she promptly led him upstairs.


    The layout of the second floor was different from the hall downstairs, with many small rooms separated.


    Leading Lu Changsheng to one of the rooms, the woman in the red dress knocked on the door.


    ¡°Come in!¡±


    A lazy and seductive voice came from inside, sending shivers down one¡¯s spine just from hearing it.

 Chapter 74: Why Do I Smell Other Women on You?

    The woman in the red dress pushed open the door and led Lu Changsheng into the room.The room was simple, furnished only with a set of antique-style table and chairs and a bookshelf, giving it an elegant and comfortable feel.


    By the window, there was a purple incense burner emitting wisps of sandalwood incense, filling the room with a faint fragrance.


    A woman in her thirties sat by the window, holding an ancient book in her hand.


    Her glossy black hair was loosely gathered into a bun, adorned with a golden hairpin in the shape of a phoenix. She wore a long black misty skirt embroidered with phoenixes, slightly open at the collar, revealing her slender neck, delicate collarbones, and a hint of snowy white cleavage.


    Her hands were adorned with long black silk sleeves, one hand holding the ancient scroll and the other holding a cup of strong tea, exuding both grace and charm. Beneath the misty skirt, her slender and beautiful legs were crossed, faintly visible through the black silk stockings, one leg provocatively raised with a black phoenix-patterned high-heeled shoe dangling from the toes, enticingly poised.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but glance at the beautiful woman.


    This woman was too enchanting!


    Unlike the seductive woman he had encountered in the alley just now, she didn¡¯t rely on enchantments to captivate.


    Instead, she exuded allure from head to toe.


    Just by sitting there, she exuded infinite allure, igniting a fire in the hearts of men. One could only say, she truly lived up to the reputation of the White Jade Tower.


    She understood men too well!


    When the beautiful woman saw Lu Changsheng enter, she calmly set aside the book in her hand.


    Her crimson lips lightly touched the tea cup, leaving a faint red mark on the white porcelain, then she smiled softly at Lu Changsheng.


    This smile was truly charming and seductive.


    At that moment, the woman in the red dress who had come with Lu Changsheng quickly approached and whispered a few words in the beautiful woman¡¯s ear.


    After listening, the beautiful woman stood up gracefully.


    Her slender high-heeled shoes lightly tapped the ground as she swayed, emitting a crisp ¡®clack-clack-clack¡¯ sound.


    She then spoke with a laugh, ¡°I¡¯m Feng Jiuniang, in charge of affairs at the White Jade Tower. May I know how the gentleman would like to be addressed?¡±


    ¡°Li Feiyu!¡±


    Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t planned to conceal his name.


    After all, he had come here openly.


    But seeing the woman in front of him so seductive, he felt a bit uneasy and instinctively borrowed his friend¡¯s name.


    ¡°So it¡¯s Master Li, please have a seat.¡±


    The beautiful woman led Lu Changsheng to sit down and then gracefully poured tea for him.


    As he breathed in the rich fragrance, he caught a glimpse of the woman¡¯s ample and alluring figure, with a hint of elusive whiteness.


    ¡°Damn it, seductress!¡±


    Lu Changsheng cursed inwardly.


    He knew this was intentional seduction from the beautiful woman.


    The city was indeed full of tricks.


    He had only come to inquire and see what the situation was at the White Jade Tower.


    He hadn¡¯t planned on buying anything or taking concubines or purchasing maids.


    But now, with her playing this game, he felt embarrassed to leave without buying anything.


    ¡°Master Li, it seems this is your first time visiting our establishment.¡±


    After pouring the tea leisurely, the beautiful woman also sat down, smiling gently with a seductive tone in her voice.


    ¡°Yes, indeed, it is my first visit to your esteemed establishment,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    ¡°Master Li¡¯s presence at our White Jade Tower is a great honor,¡±


    Feng Jiuniang said smoothly.


    ¡°Our goal at the White Jade Tower is to ensure that every customer leaves satisfied. Master Li, if you have any specific requirements for concubines or maids, please feel free to mention them. I can assist in selecting and recommending suitable candidates.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment before replying.


    ¡°They should possess Spirit Roots, be obedient and sensible. As for age, not too old, and in terms of appearance and figure, above average would suffice.¡±


    His requirements for concubines and maids were not high.


    As long as they had Spirit Roots, other qualities didn¡¯t matter much.


    He wasn¡¯t considering this aspect at the moment.


    Good character and obedience were the main criteria, followed by acceptable appearance and figure.


    Of course, it would be best if they were like Qu Zhenzhen, with no ties or worries.


    He thought that if he took concubines, it might cause complications, so he came to the White Jade Tower to avoid trouble.


    ¡°Master Li only wishes to take concubines and purchase maids, without marrying, is that correct?¡±


    Feng Jiuniang maintained her smile, her voice sweet and gentle.


    ¡°Yes,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Since he came to the White Jade Tower, he certainly wasn¡¯t looking to marry.


    Although he tried to treat his wives and concubines equally, stepping into the White Jade Tower, he only thought pragmatically, without wanting to involve in emotions.


    As time passed, Lu Changsheng felt himself gradually adapting to this world, his morality becoming more flexible.


    In the past, he used to worry and consider a lot about his wives, concubines, and children, but now he felt relatively indifferent.


    He wasn¡¯t sure if this was a sign of developing arrogance.


    ¡°Very well, Master Li¡¯s requirements are understood. Please wait a moment, I will return shortly,¡±


    Feng Jiuniang said with a light laugh as she gracefully left the room, leaving Lu Changsheng alone.


    After a while¡­


    A seductive ¡®clack-clack-clack¡¯ of high heels echoed as Feng Jiuniang returned to the room, accompanied by a fragrant breeze.


    She sat down at the table and placed five jade slips on it. ¡°I just checked, and there are precisely five women who meet Master Li¡¯s requirements,¡±


    ¡°Three are maids, and two are concubines. Master Li, please have a look and see if any of them catch your eye.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang¡¯s hands were adorned with a pair of black silk sleeves, revealing only half of her fair jade fingers, making them look long and charming.


    Lu Changsheng nodded and picked up one of the jade slips, placing it on his forehead to sense with his mind.


    Immediately, he saw a vivid and lifelike young woman in a yellow dress.


    She appeared to be around eighteen or nineteen years old, with a superior appearance and figure, but there was a hint of numbness and lifelessness in her eyes, despite the smile on her face indicating a forced cheerfulness.


    He shook his head slightly and picked up the second jade slip.


    Inside was a beautiful woman in her twenties dressed in white, similar to the previous one, with a numb expression and a forced smile.


    The third jade slip contained a woman in her late twenties or early thirties.


    She had a beautiful face and a voluptuous figure, exuding an air of maturity and dignity.


    Although her eyes didn¡¯t appear as numb as the previous two, there was still a hint of reluctance.


    After looking through the jade slips of the three maids, Lu Changsheng frowned and picked up the fourth jade slip.


    Compared to the previous three women, this one seemed quite normal.


    She appeared to be in her twenties, with a beautiful and lovely face, wearing a purple dress, and a sweet smile on her face, complete with two shallow dimples.


    Lu Changsheng picked up the fifth jade slip for inspection.


    It depicted a cute girl with a petite yet well-proportioned figure.


    What surprised Lu Changsheng was that the girl had a pair of furry fox ears on her head and a fluffy fox tail behind her. It didn¡¯t seem like a decoration but rather something natural.


    ¡°Is this girl a member of the demon, or perhaps a half-demon?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised to see the fox-tailed girl depicted in the jade slip.


    Having read so many books, he knew that some demonic beasts, upon reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, could refine their bones and transform.


    Although it is difficult for a demon in human form to conceive with a human race, there was still a chance of giving birth to an heir.


    Although the offspring born in this way are in human form, they will also have some characteristics of demonic beasts.


    He put down the jade slip and said to Feng Jiuniang in front of him: ¡°Madam Feng, I think the girl in this jade slip looks like a demon woman?¡±


    ¡°Exactly, this girl is a half-demon, at the Seventh Stage of Qi Refining, possessing not only a sixth-grade Spirit Root but also the bloodline of a high-level demonic beast, the Golden-eyed White Fox,¡±


    ¡°Although she is willing to become a concubine, her requirements are relatively high. She has specific preferences for the appearance and age of her partner, and she demands thirty-eight medium-grade spirit stones as a dowry. But with Master Li¡¯s appearance, I believe any young lady would be pleased.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang smiled, her seductive eyes gazing at Lu Changsheng as if he were a lover.


    ¡°Specific preferences for appearance and age, and a dowry of thirty-eight medium-grade spirit stones?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was momentarily at a loss for words.


    Spirit stones are classified as low-grade, medium-grade, high-grade, and top-grade.


    Normally, he used low-grade spirit stones.


    Thirty-eight medium-grade spirit stones were equivalent to three thousand eight hundred low-grade ones.


    He had just thought the fox-eared girl was not bad, but hearing this price, he immediately reconsidered.


    And that was just the dowry for taking a concubine, not including future expenses and intermediary fees for the White Jade Tower.


    ¡°What about this one?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pointed to the jade slip of the woman in purple, inquiring further.


    ¡°This woman is at the Sixth Stage of Qi Refining, with a seventh-grade Spirit Root. She has no specific requirements for her partner, only asking for eighteen medium-grade spirit stones as a dowry.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang spoke up when she noticed Lu Changsheng¡¯s slight frown.


    Her red lips parted as she said, ¡°Master Li, women with Spirit Root qualifications willing to serve as concubines have always been scarce, and the demand has always exceeded the supply.¡±


    ¡°The requirements of these two women are not very high. Perhaps someone will take interest in them in a few days. If Master Li feels it¡¯s too expensive, you can consider these three maids,¡± she suggested.


    ¡°These three seem to be somewhat reluctant,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, expressing his concern indirectly.


    ¡°Master Li, rest assured. All three of them came to the White Jade Tower for various reasons. If you purchase them as maids, there will be absolutely no karmic entanglements on your part,¡±


    Feng Jiuniang assured him.


    ¡°At the White Jade Tower, we prioritize long-term business and rely heavily on reputation. Maids purchased from us come with a three-year after-sales guarantee. If any trouble arises or issues occur within three years of purchase, we at the White Jade Tower will take full responsibility and provide a satisfactory solution for our clients.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang lifted the tea cup, took a sip, and smiled confidently, her red lips curving seductively as she spoke.


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly upon hearing this.


    The fact that she could say this indicated that there shouldn¡¯t be any major issues.


    However, he still felt skeptical about these maids.


    He couldn¡¯t help but inquire, ¡°Are there no maids in the White Jade Tower who have been nurtured and raised since childhood and possess Spirit Root qualifications?¡±


    He had a strong suspicion that this White Jade Tower was the same one where Hong Yi had purchased Jiu¡¯er and Shui¡¯er.


    He remembered Hong Yi mentioning that the two girls were orphans raised by the White Jade Tower from a young age.


    ¡°It seems Master Li is quite knowledgeable about our White Jade Tower,¡±


    Feng Jiuniang remarked.


    ¡°Indeed, we have our own cultivated young maids, but those with Spirit Root qualifications have always been in high demand. Each year, when a batch is released, they are quickly reserved and sold out. If Master Li wishes to purchase such maids, you¡¯ll need to make an advance reservation.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang chuckled lightly.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt somewhat disappointed.


    He had originally intended to purchase maids or concubines similar to Jiu¡¯er and Shui¡¯er, possessing Spirit Roots.


    Now it seemed that maids with Spirit Roots were in high demand and not so easily obtained, and they came with a hefty price tag.


    It was understandable, considering the scarcity of women in the cultivation world.


    Not all cultivators were celibate and focused solely on cultivation.


    Moreover, it wasn¡¯t just Rouge Cultivators who sought maids with Spirit Roots; many cultivation clans also purchased such maids for their offspring.


    ¡°I wonder about the circumstances and prices of these three maids,¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed, pointing to the jade slips on the table.


    It was evident that these three women had fallen into the White Jade Tower for some reason and were being sold as maids.


    They were indeed unfortunate souls.


    If possible, he might as well lend a helping hand and rescue them.


    It would be better than buying them as maids.


    Besides, it seemed reasonable to repay a life-saving favor by offering oneself and having children.


    ¡°This woman is at the Second Stage Qi Refining, with a ninth-grade Spirit Root, priced at one hundred and fifty spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°This woman is at the Fourth Stage of Qi Refining, with a seventh-grade Spirit Root, priced at six hundred and fifty spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°This woman is at the Sixth Stage Qi Refining, with a sixth-grade Spirit Root, priced at fifteen medium-grade spirit stones.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang pointed to the three jade slips and introduced each of them respectively.


    Upon hearing the prices, Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.


    The prices seemed reasonable to him.


    The first woman was priced at only one hundred and fifty spirit stones, which was equivalent to the price of a medium-grade magic tool.


    He had spent over four hundred spirit stones today buying several magic tools.


    ¡°Are these prices determined based on their Spirit Root and cultivation level?¡± Lu Changsheng asked curiously.


    ¡°After all, the price difference between the three women is quite significant, but there¡¯s also a considerable gap in their Spirit Root qualifications and cultivation levels,¡±


    Feng Jiuniang explained softly.


    ¡°Spirit Root qualifications and appearance are the main factors, but there are also other considerations.¡±


    ¡°Do you have a preference among them, Master Li?¡± she asked gently.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go with her,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said after a moment of contemplation, pointing to the woman priced at one hundred and fifty spirit stones.


    It was the only one he could afford with the spirit stones he had on hand.


    Mainly, he still wasn¡¯t entirely trusting of maids from the White Jade Tower.


    He wanted to start with a cheaper option to test the waters and see how things went.


    If everything turned out well, he¡¯d become a regular customer of the White Jade Tower.


    If not, he¡¯d consider it a lesson learned for the one hundred and fifty spirit stones.


    ¡°By the way, Madam Jiuniang, are there any physical issues with these maids, such as infertility?¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly thought of a point and asked. Since he intended for the maid to bear children, it was crucial to inquire about her health.


    Upon hearing this, Feng Jiuniang chuckled softly, her voice as seductive as ever.


    ¡°Master Li, you can rest assured. If you decide to purchase, the White Jade Tower will provide you with all the information and conduct a thorough physical examination to ensure there are no issues.¡±


    ¡°However, this particular maid is not currently at the Jiulong Market; she¡¯s in another branch of the White Jade Tower. If you¡¯re certain about your decision, you¡¯ll need to pay the deposit first so that we can arrange for her to be brought here.¡±


    ¡°Alright, how much is the deposit, and how long will it take to have her brought here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hesitate once he had made up his mind to make the purchase.


    ¡°The deposit for this maid is thirty spirit stones, and as for the time frame, I can¡¯t give you an exact answer right now. It will take some time, but it shouldn¡¯t be longer than a month,¡±


    Feng Jiuniang replied with a smile.


    ¡°Okay,¡±


    Lu Changsheng agreed, taking out thirty spirit stones.


    Feng Jiuniang then brought over a spiritual contract and some information materials for him to review. S~?a??h the ?ov?l?ir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng picked it up and checked it.


    The content of the spiritual contract was very simple, that is, Lu Changsheng has paid a deposit of thirty spirit stones. If he does not use it later, the deposit will not be refunded.


    White Jade Tower has to hand over the person within a month. If the tower is unable to hand over the person, or the person does not match the description by then, not only will the spirit stone be returned, but double compensation will be given.


    The information was the information about the maid purchased by Lu Changsheng.


    The woman¡¯s name is Shao Yuyao, she is 19 years old and she is a woman from the Qi Refining family.


    Because her family was wiped out, she was sold to White Jade Tower.


    Physically, she was very healthy, she was still a virgin, and had no problems.


    After reading the information, Lu Changsheng signed the contract.


    ¡°Master Li, if you live in the Jiulong Market, you can tell me your address. That way, when the maid arrives, I can have someone notify you directly,¡±


    Feng Jiuniang said with a seductive smile as she handed Lu Changsheng the spiritual contract.


    ¡°Alright, when the person arrives, you can send someone to notify me at the Qingzhu Lu Family¡¯s Talisman Shop,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied without hesitation.


    He didn¡¯t see any reason to hide his address.


    Not only did the White Jade Tower have a good reputation, but it would also show that he wasn¡¯t just any rogue cultivator; he had the backing of the Qingzhu Lu Family.


    Feng Jiuniang didn¡¯t react to Lu Changsheng mentioning the Qingzhu Lu Family¡¯s Talisman Shop.


    She simply smiled seductively and said, ¡°Okay, no problem. When the maid arrives, I¡¯ll send someone to the Qingzhu Lu Family¡¯s Talisman Shop to notify you.¡±


    ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll take my leave,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as he collected the spiritual contract and got up to leave.


    ¡°In the future, when Master Li comes to the White Jade Tower, just tell the maid to come find me~,¡±


    Feng Jiuniang said with a seductive smile, exuding charm in every gesture and word.


    ¡°Alright,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied before leaving the White Jade Tower.


    Once outside, he breathed a sigh of relief.


    He felt that the manager of the White Jade Tower was truly a seductress; every move she made was alluring.


    ¡°I wonder if the White Jade Tower sells its own people?¡±


    A thought suddenly occurred to Lu Changsheng.


    He chuckled to himself, shook his head, and dismissed the random thought before heading towards the Talisman Shop.


    Fifteen minutes later, he returned to the shop.


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly at the employees before making his way to the third floor.


    There, he saw Lu Miaoge sitting by the window, deeply engrossed in a book.


    Her waist-length hair cascaded down her back, and her snow-white dress accentuated her graceful figure.


    Hearing his approach, she turned her head slightly, revealing her exquisite profile, and nodded slightly at Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯re back,¡±


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I¡¯m back,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a smile as he sat down nearby.


    Watching Lu Miaoge reading reminded him of Feng Jiuniang from the White Jade Tower.


    When he entered the room, Feng Jiuniang had also been sitting by the window reading a book, but the two women had completely different styles.


    ust as Lu Changsheng sat down beside him, Lu Miaoge suddenly frowned and looked at Lu Changsheng and sniffed lightly.

 Chapter 75: Treasure Bone Technique, Your maid has arrived!

    Lu Changsheng saw Lu Miaoge¡¯s subtle movements.He also sniffed lightly.


    Immediately, he smelled a faint sandalwood and feminine fragrance from his body.


    It was left behind when he was having a meeting with Feng Jiuniang in White Jade Tower.


    ¡°Miss, you don¡¯t think I went to a brothel, right?¡±


    Despite Lu Miaoge¡¯s calm and serene demeanor, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel a slight pang of guilt.


    However, he quickly dismissed the feeling; after all, he had only gone to the White Jade Tower to purchase a maid, not to indulge in any inappropriate activities.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I just happened to pass by the White Jade Tower on my way back and decided to inquire about purchasing a maid,¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained casually, also addressing the lingering fragrance.


    He saw no need to hide the fact that he had bought a maid; it wasn¡¯t something scandalous that needed to be concealed.


    When the maid arrived, he would bring her back and keep her by his side, so why not inform Lu Miaoge now?


    ¡°White Jade Tower?¡±


    Lu Miaoge echoed, a hint of surprise in her voice as she caught onto Lu Changsheng¡¯s explanation.


    Her voice was soft as she replied, ¡°The White Jade Tower has branches in various towns and cities across the Jiang Country, and I haven¡¯t heard of any issues. Its reputation is quite good.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the White Jade Tower not only has influence in Jiang Country but also in many other countries in the Southern Wasteland cultivation world, with a Nascent Soul true immortal overseeing it!¡±


    Lu Miaoge continued.


    ¡°They have influence in other countries as well, with a Nascent Soul true immortal overseeing them?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was astonished.


    As an avid reader, he was well aware of the vastness of the world.


    Jiang Country was just a small corner of it.


    The area he was in was known as the Southern Wasteland, which encompassed hundreds of countries like Jiang Country.


    Having only one Nascent Soul true immortal overseeing the White Jade Tower meant it was considered average among these countries.


    However, the fact that the White Jade Tower had established influence in multiple countries was no simple feat.


    Lu Changsheng suspected that there was more than one Nascent Soul true immortal backing it.


    It made sense; without some real power, they wouldn¡¯t dare engage in such business.


    ¡°Changsheng, as cultivators, our cultivation is fundamental,¡±


    Lu Miaoge said softly.


    ¡°Your Spirit Root talent may be average, but you possess extraordinary talent in talisman crafting. If you can become a second-tier talisman master, there may still be hope for you to reach Foundation Establishment in the future.¡±


    Through their interactions, Lu Miaoge had discerned that Lu Changsheng was not solely obsessed with women; he was also ambitious and driven.


    His decision to marry and take concubines, as well as to have children through family lineage, was likely due to his poor Spirit Root talent and acknowledgment of his lack of prospects in cultivation.


    He continued his quest for immortality through the family, through the bloodline descendants.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I understand,¡±


    Lu Changsheng naturally knew that Lu Miaoge was well-intentioned and it was not possible for him to refute anything.


    After all, what Lu Miaoge said was the truth.


    In this cultivation world, only cultivation base, strength, were fundamental!


    Family heritage, bloodline descendants, leaving a mark in history, were all inferior to one¡¯s own cultivation strength. You can live a long life and live history!


    ¡°I take wives, have concubines, and have children, just to become an immortal ancestor, to live a long life, to live through history!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes were deep, firm in his aspirations.


    Seeing the determination in Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes, Lu Miaoge thought that he had taken her words to heart.


    A faint smile unconsciously appeared on her face.


    She had quite a good impression of Lu Changsheng.


    A youth from a mundane peasant family, with only a ninth-grade Spirit Root, rejected by the immortal sect, came to the Lu Family as a son-in-law in search of immortality.


    As a result, he rose step by step with talisman crafting, reaching this point as a son-in-law.


    In her eyes, this was already better than many others.


    After chatting for a while, Lu Changsheng went to the rest room.


    Now, this third-floor rest room had become his room as well.


    In the rest room, Lu Changsheng took out the ¡®relic treasure¡¯ he had purchased in the market earlier.


    ¡°I wonder if this thing is really a relic treasure.¡±


    ¡°If it is, then I¡¯ve hit the jackpot!¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured as he looked at the uneven black iron piece in his hand.


    Without much thought, he immediately activated the refining technique of the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique and attempted to refine the black iron piece in front of him.


    If he could successfully refine it, it would prove that this iron piece was indeed a relic treasure that could be condensed into the body to cultivate the Hundred Treasure


    Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    ¡°Shi!¡±


    Spiritual energy surged within Lu Changsheng, transforming into a flame-like entity, beginning to refine the black iron piece in front of him.


    Under the refinement of spiritual energy flame, a faint black light appeared on the black iron piece.


    And so, time passed bit by bit.


    After a while, Lu Changsheng¡¯s spiritual energy was depleted, and he let out a long


    breath.


    ¡°This black iron piece, is it really a relic treasure?¡±


    ¡°But all the restrictions inside are broken, without any special effects. It should just be a fragment of some large-scale treasure.¡±


    ¡°Nevertheless, it¡¯s still usable. As long as I refine this relic treasure and condense it into my body, my progress in the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique will be rapid!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the black iron piece in front of him, his tired face showing a hint of surprise.


    Through the refining just now, he had confirmed that this black iron piece was indeed a relic treasure, the kind that was utterly broken.


    There were no effects of any restrictions left inside, just the material being quite hard.


    However, even in such a damaged state, as a mere Fourth Stage Qi Refining cultivator, it wouldn¡¯t be easy for him to refine and condense it into his body.


    It would probably take him half a month to complete.


    Lu Changsheng took out some Jade Bamboo Wine, took a sip, then took out a spirit stone, holding it in his hand to replenish his spiritual energy.


    And so, he practiced until evening. Only when Lu Miaoge knocked on the door, he finally left the room.


    Leaving the talisman shop with Miaoge, he returned to the Lu Family compound in the eastern district.


    In the following days, Lu Changsheng spent his time making talismans, practicing, and refining the black iron piece.


    He shuttled back and forth between the Lu Family compound and the talisman shop.


    If there were any matters in the shop that required the master¡¯s attention, Miaoge would instruct Lu Changsheng on how to handle them.


    During this time, Lu Miaocheng also came to find Lu Changsheng several times, inviting him to read books and drink tea.


    But Lu Changsheng refused each time.


    One reason was that Lu Miaoge had advised him to minimize his interactions with Lu Miaocheng, so he avoided too much contact with him.


    Additionally, he also felt a bit repulsed by this kind of environment. Wasn¡¯t it better to just buy a few maids and take in some concubines?


    In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.


    At Jiulong Market, on the third floor of the talisman shop, in the rest room, Lu Changsheng looked at the black iron piece floating in front of him, and a hint of joy appeared in his eyes.


    After half a month of refining, he had finally completed the refining of this relic treasure. It could now be condensed into his body.


    ¡°Condense!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his chest, revealing his muscular curves.


    Then, he formed hand seals and pointed towards the black iron piece.


    Slowly, the black iron piece entered Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest, assimilating with it bit by bit.


    The Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique could refine the entire body into a supreme treasure all at once, or it could be practiced gradually, refining different parts of the body separately.


    Therefore, this condensation technique, which relied on treasures for cultivation, could also condense into different parts of the body.


    In this condensation technique, there were seven parts of the body where treasures could be condensed: the skull, sternum, spine, limbs, and seven others.


    Among them, the limbs tend to be practiced on a single part.Among them, the limbs tend to be practiced on a single part.


    The sternum and spine, and the skull could involve the entire body. However, condensing into these three parts was relatively more dangerous.


    Especially the skull, which involved the brain, was extremely perilous. One misstep could harm oneself.


    Fortunately, Lu Changsheng had complete mastery over the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, so he had some confidence in condensing it into his sternum.


    After a while, the black iron piece completely entered Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest, condensed into his sternum, leaving a vaguely visible uneven black iron pattern on his chest.


    ¡°So ugly!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the pattern on his chest, resembling a birthmark tattoo, and couldn¡¯t help but grimace in disgust.


    ¡°But it¡¯s okay to be ugly if it¡¯s for cultivation, it¡¯s not a big deal.¡±


    ¡°With the assistance of this relic treasure, I estimate that in at most half a year, no, with my daily practice, three or four months, I¡¯ll have a chance to master the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique!¡±


    Lu Changsheng silently contemplated the effects brought by this relic treasure.


    At this point, the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, just like the Primordial Essence Technique, can be practiced automatically and nourish the whole body after it is built with five elements of spiritual materials.


    ¡°This relic treasure won¡¯t support my cultivation for too long, at most a year,¡± Lu Changsheng continued his thoughts. ¡°But a year should be enough. Maybe by then, I¡¯ll even draw a treasure through the system!¡±


    ¡°If I have a treasure and can condense it into my body for cultivation, my Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique will truly progress rapidly!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes shimmered as he murmured to himself.


    ¡°After mastering the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, I can also cultivate a technique called ¡®Treasure Bone Technique.¡¯ By using the power of treasures to nurture the sternum, hand bones, leg bones, spine, and skull, turning the human bones into treasure bones!¡±


    ¡°Once the treasure bones are formed, they will be like talismans. Even in my Qi Refining stage, I¡¯ll be able to unleash some of the power of the treasure!¡±


    Lu Changsheng licked his lips, filled with anticipation.


    The Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, as a Genuine Level cultivation method, naturally held immense mysteries.


    Not only did it include cultivation techniques, but also methods for condensing treasures and the Treasure Bone Technique, among other complementary techniques.


    After completing the refinement of the treasure fragment, Lu Changsheng noticed that it was still early in the day and it had been almost half a month since he last visited the southwest street.


    He informed Miaoge before heading out.


    She didn¡¯t ask much and just nodded in acknowledgment.


    Once outside, Lu Changsheng, as usual, changed his appearance and found three talisman shops to sell over a hundred low-grade talismans and over thirty medium-grade talismans, earning him two hundred and fifty-nine spirit stones.


    After each transaction, he would find an inn, change his appearance and attire, and then check himself for any signs of being followed.


    Under the purifying effect of the talismans, there was no issue with his body.


    However, among the spirit stones he received, one emitted wisps of black smoke at that moment.


    ¡°Just from selling a few talismans, I¡¯m already being watched? Small Talisman Shop, I¡¯ll remember you!¡±


    Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes as he watched the black smoke. He hadn¡¯t expected that just selling a few dozen talismans in the shop would attract attention.


    ¡°It¡¯s possible that I sold talismans at the Small Talisman Shop before, and this time the shopkeeper noticed something fishy,¡± he speculated.


    After all, his disguise skills were not particularly sophisticated, and people who made a living in Jiulong Market had their ways of noticing things.


    ¡°It seems like I¡¯ll have to lay low for a while,¡±


    Lu Changsheng frowned, taking out a high-grade purifying talisman.


    He meticulously checked himself, his storage bag, and all the spirit stones to ensure there were no issues.


    Once he confirmed everything was fine, he let out a sigh of relief.


    He decided that for the next month or two, he would refrain from selling talismans in this manner, lest he attract the attention of others with ill intentions.


    Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t just idly reading books.


    He knew about the myriad of rare techniques and methods in the cultivation world, some of which even involved spiritual beasts or secret arts capable of detecting spirit stones, spiritual herbs, and treasures on others.


    Hence, sometimes, for no apparent reason, one might be inexplicably targeted.


    Despite Jiulong Market having good security, there could still be individuals who saw his low cultivation level and wealth, and decided to take a risk.


    After disguising himself and changing in and out of two inns, Lu Changsheng finally reverted to his original appearance and returned to the talisman shop.


    He then bought a medium-grade artifact talisman pen from the shop at a cost of one hundred and thirty-nine spirit stones.


    He also purchased two batches of top-grade talisman paper and two portions of top-grade spiritual ink, one each of fine quality and exquisite quality, preparing to use them to draw top-grade talismans.


    Zhang Shan didn¡¯t say much about it. After all, it was quite normal for the master to purchase items at cost price.


    When Miaoge saw Lu Changsheng buying the medium-grade artifact talisman pen, she didn¡¯t ask much either.


    As a talisman master, it was quite normal to buy a better-quality talisman pen.


    She did advise Lu Changsheng that he didn¡¯t need top-grade talisman paper or spiritual ink at the moment.


    Using them to draw medium-grade talismans would be a waste.


    Lu Changsheng agreed, saying he just wanted to experience it and see the difference between them and advanced-level talisman materials.


    However, he secretly decided to buy talisman paper and ink from elsewhere in the future.


    Night fell, and Lu Changsheng and Miaoge finished work, returning to the Lu Family compound in the eastern district.


    Lu Changsheng had been concerned that being seen with Miaoge every day might attract unwanted attention from her admirers or secret admirers who could cause trouble.


    But to his surprise, he realized he had been overthinking.


    Over the past half month, although many young men had approached Miaoge for conversation, even visiting the shop to see her, they all behaved decently.


    Once they knew his identity, they didn¡¯t see him as a competitor and didn¡¯t mock him or act impolitely.


    Back at the compound, he encountered the second young lady again, who responded with a cold hum and a disdainful expression.


    Lu Changsheng just smiled, finding her attitude quite cute. He thought to himself, someday he¡¯d make her hum and haw enough.


    After a simple dinner, Lu Changsheng retired to his room.


    On the way, Lu Changsheng encountered Lu Miaocheng, who seemed to be floating along and massaging his waist.


    The latter patted him on the shoulder and said, ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯re right. We cultivators should focus on cultivating our hearts and minds and not be distracted by such places.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with silence.


    If he remembered correctly, Lu Miaocheng had said something similar just three days ago.


    It had only been a few days.


    It seemed some people toughened up afterward.


    Shaking his head slightly, Lu Changsheng returned to his room and took out the talisman pen, top-grade talisman paper, and top-grade spiritual ink he had just bought today, placing them on the table. S?a??h th? N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    He prepared to draw some life-saving top-grade talismans.


    Taking out a bottle of White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine from his storage bag, Lu Changsheng took a deep drink.


    Then, he took a deep breath to calm his mind, picked up the talisman pen, and began drawing the Lightning Inducing Talisman.


    Even though he had reached the Second Tier in talisman crafting, his cultivation level still mattered. Drawing such top-grade talismans required careful attention.


    Dipping the tip of the pen lightly into the spiritual ink, emitting a faint spiritual glow, Lu Changsheng began drawing the talisman with a serious expression.


    The process wasn¡¯t fast, but it wasn¡¯t slow either. Each stroke was smooth and fluid, possessing an artistic beauty.


    If the Fourth Elder were here, seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s talisman crafting skills, she would probably be astonished, unable to close her mouth, her face full of disbelief.


    Even she, when drawing the Lightning Inducing Talisman, wasn¡¯t as smooth and successful as Lu Changsheng.


    After a while, Lu Changsheng¡¯s pen flicked, and the tip of the pen emitted a spiritual light, making the entire talisman paper seem to be filled with lightning at that moment. But in an instant, the lightning dimmed and disappeared.


    A first tier top-grade talisman, the Lightning Inducing Talisman, was complete!


    ¡°Hoo!¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng also let out a long sigh of relief and sat down with a tired look on his face.


    ¡°Sure enough, with the medium-grade artifact talisman pen and top-grade talisman paper and spiritual ink, top-grade talismans will no longer be a problem for me.¡±


    ¡°The only problem is that the spiritual power consumption is too high. I can only draw one piece with my spiritual energy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured as he looked at the Lightning Inducing Talisman on the table.


    Despite this, his eyes were filled with excitement and joy.


    If we don¡¯t count the wear and tear on the talisman pen, the cost of one top-grade talisman, considering the top-grade talisman paper and spiritual ink, is six spirit stones.


    Yet, a single Lightning Inducing Talisman can be sold for forty to fifty spirit stones!


    That¡¯s a stable profit margin of seven to eight times. Most importantly, having a stack of top-grade talismans gave him a sense of security.


    After putting away the Lightning Inducing Talisman in his storage bag, Lu Changsheng began to rest and sleep.


    Three days passed in the blink of an eye.


    On this day, a servant came to the talisman shop, informing Lu Changsheng that the maids he had purchased from the White Jade Tower had been delivered.


    Without much ado, Lu Changsheng went straight to the White Jade Tower with the servant.


    ¡°Master Li, thank you for your patience.¡±


    Lu Changsheng arrived on the second floor and immediately saw Feng Jiuniang, who had received him last time.


    She was dressed in the same attire as before¡ªa black phoenix-patterned gauze dress, slit to reveal her slender legs, and black phoenix-patterned high-heeled shoes. Her whole demeanor was simply enchanting.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s only been twenty-something days. I¡¯m not in a hurry,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied, stealing a glance at the voluptuous and slender thighs beneath the gauze skirt. At the hem of her skirt, one could catch a glimpse of creamy-white skin and lace patterns.


    Before long, a woman in a red dress led a young woman in a yellow dress over.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s gaze quickly fell on the young woman in the yellow dress.


    She appeared to be eighteen or nineteen, with fair skin and a graceful figure.


    Her thick black hair was casually tied up, cascading down her back.


    She wore a goose-yellow long skirt with a low neckline, revealing a slender, white neck.


    Despite her youthful beauty, there was no smile on her face.


    Her eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and there was a hint of sorrow between her brows. Her eyes lacked vitality, appearing dull and lifeless.


    ¡°Master Li, this is the maid you purchased, Shao Yuyao.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang introduced with a soft and charming smile, then turned to Shao Yuyao and said, ¡°Yuyao, haven¡¯t you greeted Master Li yet?¡±


    Her words carried the same gentle and charming tone, but there was an unquestionable and unyielding authority underlying them.


    At this point, Shao Yuyao lowered her eyes slightly and greeted Lu Changsheng with a slight bow, ¡°Yuyao greets Master Li.¡±


    As she looked at Lu Changsheng, there was a glimmer of life in her previously lifeless and dull eyes.


    After all, having experienced the destruction of her family and being sold to the White Jade Tower, she knew her future fate.


    Either she would be bought to be used as a cauldron, to be exploited until death, or she would be bought back to be used as a breeding tool, constantly giving birth.


    Only a few would be bought back as maidservants to serve others.


    Seeing that the person who bought her was such a young and handsome youth, she felt a slight relief in her heart.


    She thought her luck wasn¡¯t too bad, and her fate wasn¡¯t so harsh.


    After all, even if she became a cauldron or a breeding tool, who wouldn¡¯t want to be with someone who looked good and handsome?


    ¡°Master Li, are you satisfied?¡±


    Feng Jiuniang gestured to Lu Changsheng, inviting his opinion.


    According to the conditions stated in the contract, when the maidservant was delivered, the buyer could inspect her and raise any discrepancies between the actual product and the information provided earlier.


    They could even choose not to accept her.


    However, depending on the situation, a certain deposit would be deducted.

 Chapter 76: From now on, youre my half-brother!

    ¡°Miss Shao, would you be willing to serve as this young master¡¯s maid?¡±Lu Changsheng looked at Shao Yuyao in front of him and asked with a smile.


    Although it didn¡¯t really matter whether he asked or not, the woman in front of him had no right to refuse anyway.


    But perhaps out of pretense or perhaps due to a flexible moral bottom line, he still asked.


    After all, he, Lu Changsheng, never forced others into difficult situations.


    Shao Yuyao looked slightly stunned.


    Then, she looked at Lu Changsheng and squeezed out a smile, saying, ¡°This maiden is willing to serve as the young master¡¯s maid.¡±


    ¡°Alright, Madam Feng, I¡¯m quite satisfied with her.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded towards Feng Jiuniang and said.


    In his eyes, with her appearance, figure, and possession of Spirit Root, along with a hundred and fifty spirit stones, she wasn¡¯t expensive; she was quite valuable.


    As long as she bore some offspring with Spirit Roots, that would be even more profitable!


    Then, Feng Jiuniang waved her hand, letting the woman in the red dress lead Shao Yuyao out.


    Lu Changsheng proceeded with the subsequent transaction.


    After Lu Changsheng paid the remaining spirit stones, he was given a spiritual contract.


    It was Shao Yuyao¡¯s contract of servitude.


    But this contract was quite overbearing; it could determine Shao Yuyao¡¯s life and death.


    Moreover, within three years, if Shao Yuyao encountered any problems or got involved in any troublesome situations, Lu Changsheng could bring this contract to White Jade Tower and have them resolve it.


    ¡°Farewell, Master Li, feel free to visit us often in the future!¡±


    Feng Jiuniang warmly escorted Lu Changsheng and Shao Yuyao out of White Jade Tower.


    As the person in charge of White Jade Tower, she could tell from Lu Changsheng¡¯s attire, appearance, and demeanor that he was a very promising big client.


    Otherwise, for such a small transaction, she wouldn¡¯t have been so polite.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Changsheng left with Shao Yuyao and headed back to the Spirit Talisman Shop.


    It was noon, and Zhang Shan¡¯s wife, carrying a lunch box and accompanied by her child, arrived at the Spirit Talisman Shop to deliver lunch.


    Seeing the beautiful woman with lowered eyebrows following behind Lu Changsheng, Zhang Shan¡¯s eyes showed a hint of envy.


    Arriving on the third floor, Lu Miaoge saw Shao Yuyao and simply asked if she was the maid Lu Changsheng bought at White Jade Tower.


    Lu Changsheng nodded and briefly explained Shao Yuyao¡¯s situation.


    Hearing this, Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t say much either.


    She was even more aware than Lu Changsheng of the cruelty among low-stage cultivators in the cultivation world.


    Every day, there were incidents of bones buried in the wilderness, families ruined, loved ones separated, and so on.


    Such things were beyond sympathy.


    In her view, for this woman to become Lu Changsheng¡¯s maid was already fortunate.


    After all, although Lu Changsheng¡¯s reputation in Qingzhu Mountain wasn¡¯t great due to his many wives, concubines, and children, his reputation regarding how he treated his wives, concubines, and children was quite good.


    Night fell.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge finished work and returned to the Lu Family¡¯s estate in the Eastern District.


    Shao Yuyao, the little maid, followed half a step behind Lu Changsheng, with lowered eyebrows and a pleasing demeanor.


    Seeing this scene, Li Shi and Wang Wu couldn¡¯t help but exchange glances.


    They could see a hint of bitterness in each other¡¯s eyes.


    Although they wanted to devote themselves to Lu Changsheng, they also understood that a man like Lu Changsheng had no shortage of women.


    The people in the Lu Family¡¯s estate naturally didn¡¯t say anything when they saw Lu Changsheng bring back a woman.


    It was just a maid purchase.


    Only the second young miss snorted disdainfully as usual.


    However, today her snort seemed a bit louder than usual, and her face looked even more contemptuous.


    Lu Changsheng chuckled and returned to his courtyard, directly instructing Shao Yuyao, ¡°Go and prepare a bath for me.¡±


    Since he had bought her as a maid, naturally, she was to do as she was told.


    Although he had a moral bottom line, he wasn¡¯t obsessed with moral purity.


    He wouldn¡¯t treat a bought servant as an equal in terms of personality; servants were supposed to act like servants.


    Shao Yuyao seemed to realize something, her eyes trembling slightly as she uttered a soft ¡°hm.¡±


    Then, she carried the bath tub and brought in hot water.


    A faint blush adorned her cheeks as she helped Lu Changsheng undress.


    She also bit her lip, undoing her own clothes. Amidst the sound of splashing water, they both entered the tub together, and her two delicate and smooth hands gently scrubbed Lu Changsheng¡¯s body.


    As a cultivator, Lu Changsheng¡¯s robes prevented any dirt from clinging to his body, so bathing was unnecessary.


    However, bathing was a form of relaxation and enjoyment.


    When one had the means, it was natural to indulge.


    After all, if one only focused on cultivation day in and day out, what would be the point if not for longevity?


    After thoroughly drying Lu Changsheng¡¯s body, Shao Yuyao¡¯s cheeks were flushed crimson, and her slender arms lightly wrapped around Lu Changsheng¡¯s neck.


    Her voice was shy as she said, ¡°Master¡­¡±


    Although her actions and voice were somewhat stiff, it was evident that she had been taught well at White Jade Tower and was quite considerate.


    Without further hesitation, Lu Changsheng no longer restrained himself.


    After all, it had been almost a month since he had last indulged in carnal pleasures.


    Soon, the water in the tub roiled, and splashes filled the air as intense vibrations echoed within.


    The next day.


    ¡°Truly, one cannot thrive alone in the yin or yang; harmony of both is necessary,¡±


    Lu Changsheng exclaimed as he stepped out of the room, feeling refreshed and invigorated.


    There had to be someone by his side. Without embracing the warmth of a tender beauty, something would feel lacking when sleeping at night.


    He didn¡¯t bring Shao Yuyao to the Talisman Shop. As he stepped out of the courtyard, he ran into Lu Miaocheng.


    ¡°Changsheng!¡± Lu Miaocheng hurried over when he saw Lu Changsheng.


    With a slightly weary face, Lu Miaocheng showed a hint of embarrassment and said, ¡°Changsheng, do you have any extra spirit stones? Could you lend me twenty spirit stones?¡±


    ¡°Hmm,¡± Lu Changsheng thought Lu Miaocheng was going to ask him to read or drink tea together.


    He didn¡¯t expect it to be a request for spirit stones, and twenty at that, right from the start.


    Although he was lavish with his spending, twenty spirit stones were still a considerable sum.


    After all, when it came to lending money, one had to be prepared for the possibility that it might not be returned.


    Although Lu Miaocheng also managed a shop, his monthly income wasn¡¯t particularly high.


    ¡°The last batch of new tea from Chunman Tower had a female cultivator whom I greatly admired. So, I¡¯ve spent all my spirit stones recently, hence coming to borrow some from you,¡± Lu Miaocheng explained. ¡°Changsheng, let me tell you, the female cultivators at Chunman Tower not only have stunning appearances but also excel in providing ultimate pleasure. They¡¯re incomparable to ordinary maids or concubines.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had heard of Chunman Tower before.


    He knew it was a brothel within the city, where the workers were skilled in the arts of pleasure.


    Consequently, the prices were exorbitant.


    A single visit could cost several spirit stones, even dozens.


    Lu Miaocheng probably frequented it during this period, which would explain why he had spent all his spirit stones.


    ¡°Brother Cheng, I¡¯ve nearly depleted my spirit stones these days, and I¡¯ve just bought a maid, so I don¡¯t have many left,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a somewhat embarrassed expression.


    Then, he took out twenty spirit stones.


    After all, they were acquaintances, and it wouldn¡¯t do to turn him down outright.


    Despite Lu Miaocheng¡¯s intentions, they had exchanged pleasantries over the past few days, even if it was just inviting him to read or drink tea. Refusing outright wouldn¡¯t be polite.


    If Lu Miaocheng didn¡¯t return the spirit stones, he¡¯d simply consider it as gone.


    ¡°Thanks a lot, my friend! I¡¯ll pay you back when I have more spirit stones. When the time comes, I¡¯ll invite you to Chunman Tower for a good time!¡±


    Lu Miaocheng accepted the spirit stones with a smile and immediately turned to leave.


    Lu Changsheng shook his head as he watched Lu Miaocheng¡¯s departing figure.


    ¡°This Brother Cheng is at least a cultivator at the Fifth Stage of Qi Refining, yet he¡¯s become so haggard due to lingering in brothels, and coming to borrow spirit stones from me.¡±


    He continued to muse to himself, his eyes shining with determination and his posture upright.


    ¡°Such places should be avoided if possible. With that kind of money, one could take in a few concubines, buy some maids and servants. Wouldn¡¯t that be more satisfying?¡±


    ¡°No, I, Lu Changsheng, am not one who indulges in pleasure and ephemeral delights. Even if I marry and take concubines, it¡¯s all for the sake of the Dao, for longevity and vision!¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with determination.


    Then, he strode confidently, accompanying Lu Miaoge to work.


    Upon arriving at the Spirit Talisman Shop, Lu Changsheng proceeded to draw several medium-grade talismans as usual.


    Although he was managing the shop in Jiulong Market, he still had to fulfill his monthly quota of drawing talismans assigned by the Lu Family.


    However, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind this task. After all, not only did it earn him spirit stones, but any surplus materials also went into his own pocket, making it quite profitable!


    At noon, Lu Changsheng once again invited Lu Miaoge to dine at the Jade Banquet Hall.


    Although it was a bit expensive, the food was indeed delicious, and dining there occasionally was quite enjoyable.


    However, on these occasions, Lu Miaoge insisted on paying the bill instead of Lu Changsheng, suggesting they take turns.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind this arrangement and didn¡¯t feel the need to argue over who paid.


    Inside the Lu Family¡¯s Talisman Shop, in the room for drawing talismans:


    ¡°Hmm, even premium talisman paper can have defects?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression turned slightly surprised as he finished drawing a high-grade talisman, the Dungeon Talisman.


    He had almost failed to draw this talisman just now because there was a tiny flaw on the talisman paper, causing him to almost fail in crafting the talisman.


    Following this, Lu Changsheng checked the remaining dozen or so pieces of talisman paper, and all of them were fine except for the one he had just used, which had a minor flaw.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t pay it much mind and moved on.


    After all, among several stacks of talismans, having one with a minor flaw was still acceptable.


    After resting for a while, Lu Changsheng thought that it had been almost a month since he arrived at Jiulong Market.


    In a few days, after inspecting the goods that arrived every month, he could return home.


    ¡°Since I¡¯ll be going back soon, I should buy some gifts for my wives and children,¡± he thought. Then, he greeted Lu Miaoge and went out to buy some gifts for his family.


    That night, Lu Changsheng lay back in the bathtub, his eyes slightly narrowed.


    After a while, Shao Yuyao surfaced, covering her mouth and coughing softly.


    Lu Changsheng raised his hand and used his control over objects to pour a cup of tea from the nearby teapot and handed it to the maid.


    He whispered softly, ¡°You don¡¯t have to¡­ swallow it down.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Master.¡±


    Shao Yuyao took a sip of tea, her eyes downcast as she spoke softly.


    Her clear eyes were no longer as lifeless as before.


    Through these days of interaction, she had come to realize that her master was actually a decent person, especially after yesterday.


    The woman who had never shown a good attitude towards her master even gave her some advice, saying that apart from his lustful nature, her master was decent towards women. As long as she behaved well, besides having to bear children, she wouldn¡¯t be mistreated.


    At the Spirit Talisman Shop:


    ¡°Boss, here are this month¡¯s goods.¡±


    Zhang Shan handed over a list and five storage bags to Lu Miaoge for inspection.


    Lu Miaoge nodded and then called Lu Changsheng to come over to inspect the goods together.


    With so much merchandise, it was impossible to inspect everything.


    Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t know when they would finish.


    Besides, most of the Rouge Cultivators cooperating with the Lu Family¡¯s Spirit Talisman Shop were regulars, so sampling from each person¡¯s goods was sufficient.


    Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng then discussed the standards for inspecting the goods.


    For talismans, the quality of the talisman paper couldn¡¯t be too poor. The drawn talisman lines should flow smoothly and not be messy, and the spiritual energy inside should flow smoothly as well.


    Talismans, once crafted, are usable.


    However, the quality of materials, the drawing of the lines, and the spiritual energy infused can result in one or two percent difference in effectiveness.


    Lu Changsheng had previously sold talismans at the Talisman Shop because the quality of his talismans was excellent, leading to smooth sales. As for talisman paper and spiritual ink, they had to be flawless in quality.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng finally understood the standards for goods at the Talisman Shop.


    He couldn¡¯t help but think of the two stacks of talismans he had bought in the shop a few days ago, one of which had a flaw. Was it just bad luck, coincidence, or was there a problem with quality control?


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng began to inspect the goods with greater seriousness.


    After all, the Talisman Shop would soon be under his management. If there were any problems with the quality of the goods or the reputation of the shop, it wouldn¡¯t be good.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, according to the standards, is the spiritual energy flowing smoothly inside this talisman?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked as he gently touched a medium-grade talisman, feeling the flow of spiritual energy inside.


    ¡°This one is just passing the minimum standard. If it were any worse, we wouldn¡¯t accept it,¡± Lu Miaoge replied. s?a??h th? N0v?lFir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded and got to work. This round of work took the two of them two full days to complete.


    ¡°Changsheng, thanks for your hard work. If it weren¡¯t for your help, it would have taken me another two or three days to finish the inspections,¡± Lu Miaoge said with a smile on her face.


    ¡°It¡¯s the least I could do,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a smile, then holding up a list, he said, ¡°These few people¡¯s goods have issues, so they¡¯ll be returned. We won¡¯t be cooperating with them in the future, alright?¡±


    During the two days of inspections, they had found some talisman pen, talisman paper, and spiritual ink that didn¡¯t meet the standards.


    ¡°Exactly. Running a shop in the city mainly relies on reputation. If there are frequent issues with the goods, it will damage the reputation of the shop. So, this aspect must be strictly controlled,¡± Lu Miaoge said earnestly.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll make sure to control this aspect well,¡± Lu Changsheng affirmed.


    Lu Changsheng naturally understood this principle.


    It was said that climbing the ranks and getting rich could lead to hostility among peers.


    The competition among the numerous talisman shops in Jiulong Market was fierce.


    It wasn¡¯t easy for the Lu family¡¯s spirit talisman shop to reach its current status.


    If there were any problems, other shops would definitely take advantage of the situation, and their business might suffer a severe decline.


    ¡°Uncle Zhang, I¡¯ve finished inspecting all the goods. The quality rate for these few suppliers is a bit low, so we¡¯ll return them all and suspend cooperation with them in the future,¡± Lu Changsheng said, handing a list to Zhang Shan.


    ¡°Yes, Second Master,¡± Zhang Shan nodded, taking the list and looking through it.


    When he saw a name on the list, he spoke up, ¡°Second Master, this Rouge Cultivator named Jia Huairen has been cooperating with our shop for several years, and there have never been any issues during the process.¡±


    ¡°Has there never been any problem in several years of cooperation?¡± Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Ever since the Master took over this shop, Jia Huairen has been cooperating with us without any problems, and the quality has always been good,¡± Zhang Shan replied calmly.


    ¡°In that case, have his goods sent back, and let him inspect them all himself. I¡¯ll take another look later. If there are no issues, we¡¯ll let it go this time,¡± Lu Changsheng said after a moment of contemplation.


    ¡°Understood, Second Master,¡± Zhang Shan nodded immediately.


    Lu Changsheng then discussed the matter with Lu Miaoge. She thought the problem wasn¡¯t significant and giving him a chance was fine.


    Lu Changsheng would handle it himself.


    Then, he mentioned that he would set off for Qingzhu Mountain in two days.


    Upon returning to the Lu Family¡¯s mansion, Lu Changsheng informed Shao Yuyao that he would be going back in a few days.


    Shao Yuyao, aware that her master had a lot of wives and children in the Lu Family, obediently acknowledged his words.


    Meanwhile, in a small courtyard in the western district.


    ¡°Brother Zhang, why did all the materials come back for rework this time?¡± A burly man addressed Zhang Shan.


    ¡°Why did they come back for rework? You¡¯re asking me?¡± Zhang Shan retorted.


    ¡°We¡¯ve got a new boss this month, so they¡¯re keeping a close eye on the quality of the goods these few months. Keep a closer watch yourself, don¡¯t try to pass off subpar stuff as good again,¡±


    ¡°If I hadn¡¯t spoken up this time, the cooperation would have been terminated directly,¡± Zhang Shan said impatiently.


    ¡°If it¡¯s terminated, then let it be. We¡¯ll just change our name and continue cooperating as usual,¡± the burly man replied casually.


    ¡°Changing the name will only lead to more trouble with inspections later on. Plus, I haven¡¯t figured out the temperament of this new boss yet. Make sure Lao Zhou and Lao Yang keep an eye on things too,¡± Zhang Shan continued, his face showing seriousness and no room for doubt.


    ¡°Alright, Brother Zhang, I got it,¡± the burly man nodded earnestly.


    Two days later, early in the morning, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge rode steel-feathered eagles back from Jiulong Market to Qingzhu Mountain.


    It took them about two days, and they successfully returned to the Lu Family.


    ¡°Husband~¡±


    ¡°Husband¡¯s back!¡±


    ¡°Daddy, daddy!¡±


    As Lu Changsheng entered, several wives and children playing in the courtyard noticed his return and ran over joyfully, surrounding him and hugging him.


    ¡°This is the feeling of home!¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile, rubbing his wives and hugging his children.


    Later, other wives also came to see Lu Changsheng. During the process, Lu Changsheng noticed a girl he hadn¡¯t seen before.


    She looked about seventeen or eighteen, with an elegant and delicate appearance, seeming a bit shy.


    Later, upon listening to Lu Miaoyun¡¯s account, he learned that the girl¡¯s name was Guan Xin.


    She was the girl who had been sent by Hong Yi to Qingzhu Mountain not long ago when he came to trade talismans, possessing an eighth-grade Spirit Root.


    Hearing this, Lu Miaoyun pouted slightly, acting spoiled, indicating that Lu Changsheng already had them, but still had someone outside helping to find women.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately recalled the scene at that time.


    Lu Miaoyun had gone to trade talismans with her pregnant belly, and as a result, Hong Yi had sent a girl to him.


    In such a situation, it was normal for Lu Miaoyun, as the main wife, to have a little temper.


    He immediately reassured her, saying that he really didn¡¯t know about it.


    After the last incident with Jiuer and Shui¡¯er, he had told Hong Yi not to do such things again.


    He also said that if he had been there, he would definitely not have accepted it.


    Then, he showered Lu Miaoyun with sweet words, praising her for her magnanimity, and how she was the perfect wife.


    Of course, while he said all this, in his heart, he thought, ¡°Hong Yi, you¡¯re a good buddy!¡±


    It wasn¡¯t easy to find someone with Spirit Root in the secular world, let alone a young woman.


    Now that Hong Yi had found one and sent her to him, he was truly like a blood brother from another mother.


    Lu Changsheng also thought that now he could sell some medium-grade talismans to Hong Yi.


    On one hand, it would increase his income, and on the other hand, it would be a favor to Hong Yi.


    After all, since Hong Yi had been so good to him, treating him like a brother, he couldn¡¯t just sit there without showing any appreciation.


    Later, Lu Changsheng also chatted with Guan Xin, asking about her family situation, whether she volunteered or was forced, and so on.


    The latter said that her family was just an ordinary family of five and that she volunteered to sell herself to Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s mansion to come and serve the Immortal Master.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt relieved. A gentleman seeks a virtuous woman; he never forced anyone, to avoid any trouble.

 Chapter 77: Alright, alright, I was wrong, can we move on now?

    It¡¯s said that absence makes the heart grow fonder. That night, after a series of intense battles took place.


    The passion and tenderness of the process were beyond what outsiders could comprehend.


    Since this trip back home would only last for three days, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t spend much time cultivating or making talismans.


    Instead, he devoted his time to accompany his wives and children.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng also mentioned to Lu Miaoyun about buying a handmaid in Jiulong Market.


    There was nothing to hide about such matters, as his wives would eventually know once Shao Yuyao became pregnant.


    Lu Miaoyun understood her husband¡¯s temperament and didn¡¯t mind too much about it.


    After all, when she agreed to marry Lu Changsheng, she was mentally prepared for this aspect.


    She only showed concern and asked Lu Changsheng how his life in Jiulong Market was this month.


    Lu Changsheng was touched by his caring little wife and assured her that everything was fine except for missing his wives and children.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng went to visit the Fourth Elders to receive guidance on talismans.


    During the process, the Fourth Elders also showed concern about his situation in Jiulong Market and whether he was adapting well.


    Lu Changsheng naturally said there was no problem.


    On his way back, he also stopped by to see the Fifth Elder to buy a batch of spirit wine.


    In this way, three days passed in the blink of an eye.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge prepared to set off for Jiulong Market.


    Their twenty-fifth child was due to be born in a few days.


    However, Lu Changsheng did not wait at home for the child to be born before leaving.


    Such situations would occur in the future, as he couldn¡¯t be by their side every time.


    There¡¯s always a first time for everything.


    On their way back to Jiulong Market, Lu Changsheng¡¯s steel-feathered eagle carried an additional maid named Xiao Qing.  S?a??h the N?v?lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Bringing Xiao Qing to Jiulong Market was not only because Lu Miaoyun had mentioned it before, but also because childbirth couldn¡¯t be paused, and having only one Shao Yuyao by his side wasn¡¯t enough.


    If it weren¡¯t for the inconvenience of the steel-feathered eagle carrying too many people, Lu Changsheng would have wanted to bring Guan Xin along to Jiulong Market as well.


    However, he wasn¡¯t in a hurry, and he will bring her next month.


    Because of Xiao Qing¡¯s presence, this trip took half a day longer than before.


    At the same time, without the protection of a talisman robe, Xiao Qing consumed three wind avoidance talismans as Lu Changsheng¡¯s steel-feathered eagle shuttled through the clouds.


    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Changsheng having many talismans on him, this would have been quite a significant expense, costing six spirit stones for just these three wind avoidance talismans.


    Upon entering the city, Lu Changsheng also arranged for Xiao Qing to have a long-term identity card, which made him couldn¡¯t help but think that bringing someone to live in the market was also quite an expense.


    When Lu Changsheng brought Xiao Qing back to the Lu Family compound, he encountered Lu Miaohuan again.


    She couldn¡¯t help but give a disdainful snort and a cold hum when she saw him, which annoyed Lu Changsheng.


    Occasionally snorting a couple of times would be fine, but to do it every time they met, with such a disdainful expression, was uncalled for. After all, he was the dream of millions of future immortals. Was it necessary to be so unwelcoming?


    Moreover, during their first meeting, although he was at fault, it was because Second Miss was too demanding and would not allow him to marry multiple wives that he refused.


    Otherwise, with her face, figure, legs, and sixth-grade Spirit Root, as long as she had half the good temper of Lu Miaoyun, Lu Changsheng felt he would have agreed.


    ¡°Second Miss, do you have any health problems? Every time I see you, you¡¯re always frowning and grumbling,¡± Lu Changsheng said, glancing at Second Miss in a bad mood.


    ¡°If there¡¯s really a problem, you should go get it checked out early. Otherwise, it won¡¯t be good if it¡¯s dragged out,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, taking Xiao Qing back to his own yard.


    Lu Miaohuan didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to not only fail to apologize to her after all this time but also to mock her. She immediately felt displeased.


    In a cold voice, she said, ¡°I¡¯m perfectly fine. I¡¯m just displeased with you. Is that not allowed?¡±


    Her voice was still clear, cold, and charming.


    Lu Changsheng was momentarily at a loss for words when he heard Second Miss¡¯s direct and confident words.


    Looking at her puffed-up face, still exquisitely beautiful, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but retort, ¡°Then don¡¯t look at me.¡±


    ¡°I want to look. What¡¯s it to you?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan¡¯s face was puffed up, her delicate chin raised, her expression still cold and noble.


    ¡°I have nothing to do with it. If you insist on finding fault with yourself, then you can enjoy being displeased,¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and left.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, you stop right there!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s attitude and her delicate face puffed up like a pufferfish.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you unhappy with me? Why are you asking me to stop? Are you looking for trouble for yourself?¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused his steps and turned his head slightly.


    ¡°What kind of attitude is this!?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan¡¯s face was as cold as frost and her chest heaved with anger.


    ¡°Alright, alright, I was wrong, can we move on now?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked perfunctory and said something that could make people angry to death.


    ¡°What do you mean ¡®can we move on now¡¯? It was clearly your fault! Is that your idea of an apology!?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan was so angry when she saw Lu Changsheng like this.


    A nameless anger surged within her, making her especially displeased.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the latter¡¯s posture and remembered that the second young lady had a spoiled temper.


    There was no understanding of human relationships or social etiquette in her.


    Not bothering to argue with her, he turned around, cupped his hands slightly, and said seriously, ¡°Alright, it was my fault. I sincerely apologize to Second Miss and hope she can forgive me.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s sincere apology, Lu Miaohuan¡¯s puffy cheeks deflated, and she let out a cold snort, then turned on her high heels and left with an air of cold elegance.


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat speechless at the scene.


    Why is this second miss like a child?


    Although the eldest lady looks aloof from the world, she has a very high level of conduct and emotional intelligence.


    He couldn¡¯t help shaking his head.


    He felt it was unnecessary to argue with Second Miss. It was better to apologize when needed. Just treat it like soothing a little girl, and that would be it.


    ¡°Master, it seems like Second Miss has some interest in you,¡±


    Xiao Qing, the maid, said with a smile as she watched the verbal sparring between the two.


    ¡°Nonsense,¡±


    Lu Changsheng flicked his finger at Xiao Qing¡¯s white forehead.


    ¡°It¡¯s obvious,¡±


    The little maid knew her master¡¯s temperament. She rubbed her forehead where she was flicked and pouted.


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly, feeling that the second lady¡¯s behavior was really like a child using certain actions to attract other people¡¯s attention.


    He didn¡¯t pay too much attention to it. After all, if Second Miss really had feelings for him and wanted to marry him, he wouldn¡¯t be able to handle it.


    He didn¡¯t have the energy to entertain her.


    Arriving in the courtyard and settling Xiao Qing down, Lu Changsheng suddenly thought of a problem.


    If the number of wives and maids on this side increased, would he need to consider renting a house in the market?


    After all, this courtyard was only about a hundred square meters and felt a bit cramped.


    Moreover, if there were more wives and maids, it wouldn¡¯t be convenient for them to live together in such a large courtyard.


    But for now, with only three people, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t in a hurry. If he planned to add more people, he would consider renting a house in Jiulong Market.


    Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.


    Every day, Lu Changsheng practiced cultivation, made talismans, and went to work.


    Occasionally, he went out with the little maid and servant girl to stroll around the streets.


    Sometimes, he invited the Eldest Miss to have a meal together.


    Life was quite leisurely and comfortable.


    One day, Lu Miaocheng came to find Lu Changsheng again.


    Lu Changsheng thought he was coming to repay the money, but unexpectedly, he came to borrow money again.


    If you borrow something, you must repay it.


    Since he didn¡¯t repay the first time and instead went to drink tea, Lu Changsheng naturally wouldn¡¯t lend him money again.


    He directly said he had no money.


    Not only did he claim to have no money, but he also pretended to be penniless and asked when Lu Miaocheng would return the spirit stones.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s act, Lu Miaocheng could only leave disappointed.


    After all, in the eyes of ordinary people, Lu Changsheng¡¯s income wasn¡¯t much, considering that he had to support so many wives and children.


    ¡°He came to borrow money from you? You should avoid people like him. But you two seem to have similar tastes, no wonder he came to borrow money from you,¡±


    Lu Miaohuan, who was on her way back from work, saw Lu Miaocheng leaving and guessed what had happened, then laughed.


    ¡°Why would we have similar tastes?¡±


    Lu Changsheng snorted disdainfully at Lu Miaohuan¡¯s appearance.


    ¡°I, after all, have five wives, six concubines, two favored concubines, and three maids. Why would I need to go to such places?¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw Lu Miaohuan¡¯s expression and chuckled disdainfully.


    After speaking, he left directly.


    When Lu Miaohuan heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s words and saw his leaving figure, she didn¡¯t know why her anger was rising again, and she was very unhappy.


    That night.


    Afterwards!


    Shao Yuyao and Xiao Qing nestled lazily in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Master, it seems like I might be pregnant,¡±


    At this time, Shao Yuyao said softly.


    ¡°Pregnant?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s spirits lifted at the news.


    It¡¯s said that yin and yang must harmonize for conception to occur. These past few days, he had been harmonizing with Shao Yuyao every night. Now that she was pregnant, it was only natural.


    Immediately, he leaned his head against Shao Yuyao¡¯s belly. He could faintly sense a weak aura of life budding within.


    ¡°That¡¯s wonderful!¡± Lu Changsheng exclaimed joyfully, his face lit up with happiness. ¡°When did you realize?¡±


    Shao Yuyao, being a cultivator herself with the cultivation of the Second Stage of Qi Refining, could naturally feel her own pregnancy.


    ¡°It was just a couple of days ago, but I wasn¡¯t sure at the time. I only confirmed it today,¡± Shao Yuyao whispered.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng loved children dearly.


    ¡°Alright, from now on, take good care of yourself and pay attention to your health. If there¡¯s anything you need in terms of food or drink, just let me know,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    Since she was now pregnant with his child and became the child¡¯s mother, her position in his heart naturally elevated.


    Seeing this, Xiao Qing¡¯s eyes shimmered with a coquettish charm as she looked at Lu Changsheng and said in a sweet voice, ¡°Master, I want to have your child too!¡±


    Taking a deep breath, Lu Changsheng responded, ¡°Alright, alright, we¡¯ll have children!¡±


    In two months, Lu Miaoyun¡¯s child would also be born, and Xiao Qing¡¯s pregnancy was also progressing.


    With determination, he rose to pursue the path of becoming an immortal!


    The next day.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge went to work, thinking about Shao Yuyao being pregnant, and now he only has Xiao Qing by his side.


    Previously, he hesitated because Lu Miaoyun was pregnant, so he didn¡¯t let Xiao Qing get pregnant.


    Now, without considering this, it¡¯s estimated that under daily Yin and Yang harmonization, Xiao Qing won¡¯t take long to get pregnant either.


    ¡°How about going to White Jade Tower again to buy some maidservants?¡±


    ¡°Now that Yuyao is pregnant, she needs someone to take care of her. If Xiao Qing also gets pregnant, she will also need someone to take care of her too,¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He didn¡¯t necessarily think about buying maidservants; it was essential to have Spirit Roots.


    After all, he was thinking about eugenics, but only to the extent possible given the conditions.


    At present, he obviously did not have this condition.


    ¡°However, the most urgent thing is to earn some spirit stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head lightly.


    The Spirit Stones he had earned earlier were used to buy magic tools, talisman pens, talisman paper, and talisman ink, as well as the expenses he had incurred during this period, had almost used up all of his Spirit Stones.


    So even if he wanted to buy ordinary maidservants without Spirit Roots, it would be difficult for him to sustain himself financially.


    Because if he wanted to buy maidservants, it was naturally impossible to buy just one or two; he had to buy more at once.


    And if he had many maidservants, the matter of renting a house would also have to be put on the agenda.


    ¡°Ah, money is essential everywhere.¡±


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for my talisman-making skills, wanting to cultivate immortality would be simply impossible.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed, deeply feeling the difficulty of cultivating immortality.


    If he was already like this, let alone other ordinary cultivators, it was simply unimaginable.


    Immediately after greeting Lu Miaoge, Lu Changsheng went out, and through disguise, he visited several spiritual talisman shops and sold nearly two hundred talismans.


    This time, he was even more careful and did not go to the shops where he had sold talismans before, lest he be noticed by someone with malicious intent.


    ¡°Sigh, this is not a long-term solution.¡±


    ¡°After a few more times, the spiritual talisman shops in Jiulong Market will all have been visited by me, and maybe someone with ulterior motives will notice me again.¡±


    In the inn, Lu Changsheng checked his situation with a purification talisman, ensuring he wasn¡¯t being watched, and let out a sigh of relief.


    ¡°The Lu Family¡¯s spiritual talisman shop will purchase talismans from outside every month. In a few months, Miss Lu won¡¯t be here every day, and by then, I¡¯ll be fully responsible for the shop.¡±


    ¡°At that time, I can also assess the situation and sell the talismans on me through the channel of the Lu Family¡¯s spiritual talisman shop, without having to run around like this, worrying about being watched,¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes flickered.


    He had previously thought about whether he could sell the talismans on him through the Lu Family¡¯s spiritual talisman shop.


    And the understanding he gained over the past month made him increasingly feel that it was feasible.


    He only needed to forge a supplier, and as long as the goods provided were fine, that would suffice. Once the shop was under his full control, such matters would be as simple as could be.


    That night, Lu Changsheng also had Xiao Qing find out about the housing prices and rental situation in Jiulong Market, preparing to rent a house of about four to five hundred square meters.


    As for the location of the house, he instructed Xiao Qing to look in the eastern and northern districts and avoid the western district.


    The western district was where Rouge Cultivators gathered, not only far away but also a place where it was chaotic and unpredictable, it was possibly to encounter unexpected dangers. So, he didn¡¯t mind spending more money to avoid it.


    Although the northern district was a commercial and entertainment area, it was also where many houses were available for rent.


    The only downside was that the cost-effectiveness was relatively lower.


    Considering the northern district, the main consideration was to be as close to the spiritual talisman shop as possible, for convenience.


    This way, not only would he save time commuting every day, but it would also be easier to explain to the Lu Family.


    Two days later, Xiao Qing let Lu Changsheng choose from several houses she had selected.


    After looking at the conditions and prices of these houses, Lu Changsheng also gained an understanding of the housing prices in Jiulong Market.


    In the eastern district, a house of four to five hundred square meters would cost roughly between sixty to one hundred spirit stones per year, depending on the lease period, location, and environment.


    On the other hand, houses in the northern district were relatively cheaper, with rents ranging from about thirty to eighty spirit stones per year.


    After inspecting the houses Xiao Qing had selected, Lu Changsheng immediately made a decision and chose a house in the northern district not far from the spiritual talisman shop.


    It¡¯s about a fifteen-minute walk.


    The house has around four hundred square meters, and the lease starts from five years. The annual rent is fifty spirit stones, payable annually, and requires a one-year deposit.


    After confirming the decision to rent the house, Lu Changsheng mentioned it to Lu Miaoge and briefly informed the second elder.


    After all, it wouldn¡¯t look good if he just moved out without saying anything while living well here.


    He had also prepared his reasons.


    He planned to bring several wives to stay in the city for a while, and the current residence was a bit cramped and inconvenient.


    Besides, he didn¡¯t want to commute every day, so he decided to rent a house near the spiritual talisman shop for convenience.


    Initially, the second elder suggested getting a bigger courtyard for Lu Changsheng.


    However, upon Lu Changsheng¡¯s insistence, he didn¡¯t say much.


    He simply asked if Lu Changsheng had already rented a house and if not offered assistance if needed.


    Lu Changsheng mentioned that he hadn¡¯t rented one yet but had some in mind and showed the second elder the selected houses.


    The second elder reviewed them and after finding no issues, he advised Lu Changsheng to come around more often.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng went to the management center of the housing shop established by the Blue Cloud Sect and paid a hundred spirit stones and signed the lease contract.


    During the lease period, he had the right to enter and exit the city without having to pay again or obtain an identity card.


    Additionally, based on the size of the house, he also had three additional residence exemptions.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh at the stinginess of only providing three exemptions for such a large house.


    What made him feel even more frustrated was that the long-term identity cards he had previously obtained for himself and Xiao Qing couldn¡¯t be refunded.


    After completing the house rental, Lu Changsheng went to White Jade Tower again to purchase maidservants.


    What he didn¡¯t expect was that even ordinary maidservants at White Jade Tower were expensive.


    Even those without Spirit Roots cost several spirit stones, and the expensive ones even went up to tens or hundreds of spirit stones.


    Under Feng Jiuniang¡¯s explanation, he understood why even ordinary maidservants were so expensive.


    One reason was the reputation of White Jade Tower, ensuring the maidservants¡¯ appearance, physique, and loyalty.


    Moreover, these maidservants have all been trained and educated by White Jade Tower.


    They not only understand the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting but also excel in martial arts.


    Some even practice martial arts techniques that can have a consolidating effect on the body¡¯s essence and foundation.


    For maidservants without Spirit Roots, there are plenty of options available.


    It can be said that as long as one has the money, White Jade Tower can provide maidservants of any appearance, physique, personality, and talents.


    Among them, Lu Changsheng also saw exotic women like Jiuer, Shuier, as well as demon women.


    However, most of these demon women possess partial demon bloodlines, activated by White Jade Tower through certain means to exhibit demon features.


    These maidservants are only suitable as concubines and generally lack fertility, which disappointed Lu Changsheng.


    In the end, Lu Changsheng spent a hundred and sixteen spirit stones to purchase nine maidservants, each with their own unique characteristics.


    Two of them were available immediately, while the rest would be delivered later.


    Shortly after, Lu Changsheng settled the two maidservants into his newly rented house. On the same day, he packed lightly and moved in with Shao Yuyao and Xiao Qing.

 Chapter 78: I, Lu Changsheng, Will Be An All Round Craftsman!

    After moving in, Lu Changsheng used a cleaning talisman to do a simple cleaning of the house and yard. ¡°This house is only equipped with a simple soundproofing formation. It seems that I will have to buy a few sets of small formations later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the situation in the yard and thought to himself.


    Though Jiulong Market had good security, it couldn¡¯t compare to living in Qingzhu Valley and the Lu Family¡¯s estate in the East District.


    Still, he needed to be cautious and take some defensive measures.


    Otherwise, if he wasn¡¯t home and something happened while his wives were at home, what would he do?


    Moreover, after purchasing these small formations, he could take them with him when moving in the future.


    The next day, before leaving for work, Lu Changsheng gave twenty spirit stones to Xiao Qing.


    He asked her to buy some spirit rice, spirit vegetables, and spirit materials to keep at home.


    Now with Xiao Qing as the spirit chef, they could eat better naturally.


    At the same time, he asked Xiao Qing to prepare lunch for two and deliver it to the talisman shop.


    On his way to the talisman shop, Lu Changsheng saw a formation shop and went in to inquire about the prices of small formations, formation tools, and formation discs.


    ¡°For formation tools, they come with formation flags, formation discs, and formation eyes. The price will depend on how big your area is,¡±


    The shopkeeper of the formation shop explained.


    Then, Lu Changsheng asked about the price of formation tools for a yard of four to five hundred square meters.


    ¡°There are many formations, for this size, the most common first-tier low-grade formation, the Small Concealment formation, costs one hundred and eighty spirit stones. As for some more powerful formations, it¡¯s not just about having formation tools; you also need a formation master to set up and engrave the formations.¡±


    The shopkeeper recognized Lu Changsheng, so he elaborated a bit more and talked to him about formation knowledge.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue.


    Just covering four hundred square meters with a first-tier ordinary low-grade formation tool costs one hundred and eighty spirit stones.


    A complete set of first-tier medium-grade formation tools costs four to five hundred spirit stones.


    As for a complete set of first-tier high-grade formation tools, the price is basically over a thousand spirit stones.


    And for more difficult formations, the price is even higher because it involves the cost of a formation master setting up the formation.


    ¡°It really falls a bit short compared to formation masters, alchemists, and artisans. I wonder if I¡¯ll be able to draw formation skills in the future. If I could draw formation skills and become a formation master, once I settle down, I wouldn¡¯t have to worry about being robbed.¡±


    After chatting with the shopkeeper for a while, Lu Changsheng shook his head and left.


    He didn¡¯t have money now, and he couldn¡¯t even afford a first-tier low-grade formation tool.


    Moreover, in his opinion, the effect of a first-tier low-grade formation tool was only average.


    At noon, Xiao Qing brought lunch in a food box.


    When Lu Miaoge learned there was also a portion for her, a smile appeared on her face.


    Lu Changsheng asked Xiao Qing to prepare two portions, and naturally he prepared one for the Eldest Lady.


    After spending so much time together, Lu Changsheng also knew that this Eldest Lady was also a bit of a foodie and she usually loved to eat.


    Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t have much cooking skills himself.


    There¡¯s no way he could impress her with some chicken dish and then conquer her stomach and then her heart.


    Unless he won a prize someday and gained skills in cooking.


    After finishing their meal, Lu Miaoge also said that she would give spirit stones to Lu Changsheng as a food allowance.


    Lu Changsheng naturally didn¡¯t want to accept this kind of gesture from Lu Miaoge. However, unable to resist Lu Miaoge¡¯s insistence, he reluctantly accepted twelve spirit stones as a monthly allowance.


    Night fell.


    When Lu Changsheng returned home from work that day, Xiao Qing told him that in the afternoon, the neighbors from next door came to visit. They also brought three talismans and said they would be neighbors from now on, hoping for mutual care and interaction.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected the neighbors to be so enthusiastic. He took the talismans from Xiao Qing and saw that they were all low-grade talismans.


    ¡°Giving talismans, could this neighbor be a talisman master?¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Thinking that it¡¯s better to have a good relationship with neighbors, especially since he would be staying here for a while, Lu Changsheng decided to visit them and get to know them better.


    He also thought it would be good to know what kind of people his neighbors were.


    So, Lu Changsheng prepared a basket of fruits, packed two gift boxes with some talismans, and went to visit them.


    *Knock knock knock!*


    Lu Changsheng knocked on the door of the house next door.


    After a while, the door creaked open.


    ¡°Uncle, may I ask who you are looking for?¡± The one who opened the door was a cute little girl, about eleven or twelve years old, with round cheeks and two buns tied on her head. She was wearing a pale blue dress.


    The little girl was extremely cute, with long eyelashes fluttering. She looked at Lu Changsheng with clear eyes and asked crisply.


    ¡°I¡¯m your new neighbor from next door. I came to visit. Is your family home?¡± Lu Changsheng smiled slightly and replied.


    ¡°The neighbor next door?¡± The little girl tilted her head and then shouted into the house, ¡°Dad, it¡¯s the uncle from next door!¡±


    Soon, a middle-aged man in his thirties, with a kind face and a somewhat plump figure, walked out of the house.


    ¡°I¡¯m Lu, I just moved in next door. I heard that a friend came to visit today, so I came to meet you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said politely as he handed over the fruit basket in his hand.


    ¡°It turns out to be Friend Lu. I¡¯m Gao He. Please come in.¡±


    The middle-aged man said with a smile and made a welcoming gesture, giving people a feeling of harmony and wealth.


    This courtyard was a separated courtyard. It was only a hundred square meters wide and was not as big as the courtyard of Lu Changsheng¡¯s house.


    However, Lu Changsheng also took a look and found that the family only consisted of Gao He, his daughter, and two servants, so it was enough for such a small family.


    During their conversation, Lu Changsheng learned that Gao He was a medium-grade talisman master and worked as the head talisman master in a talisman shop.


    Gao He, upon learning that Lu Changsheng was the owner of the Qingzhu Lu Family¡¯s talisman shop, also showed enthusiasm and suggested future business cooperation.


    He mentioned that there would be opportunities for business exchanges in the future.


    Afterwards, the two of them exchanged insights on talisman crafting for a while.


    Through their conversation, Lu Changsheng roughly understood that Gao He was in the intermediate stage of being a medium-grade talisman master, still some distance away from being a high-grade talisman master.


    After leaving Gao He¡¯s home, Lu Changsheng also went to the house opposite to pay a visit.


    The door was opened by an elderly man, the family¡¯s old servant.


    Upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s purpose, he informed that the patriarch was not at home and would only return after midnight every day.


    Lu Changsheng apologized for the disturbance and said he would visit another time.


    He then knocked on the door of the left side and prepared to pay a visit there.


    ¡°Who are you?¡±


    The one who opened the door was a woman in her thirties, with a gentle demeanor and a plump figure.


    Her skin was fair, her eyebrows were like green feathers, her nose was like a distant mountain, her lips were like flowers, and her long black hair was tied up in a bun.


    She was wearing a light blue dress, which accentuated her slender waist, revealing her proud figure. There was a faint gentle smile on her lips, exuding a charm unique to a mature woman.


    ¡°I¡¯m Lu Changsheng, your new neighbor. I came to pay a visit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng greeted her with a warm smile and handed her a gift box containing talismans.


    Inside were three low-grade talismans and one medium-grade talisman. After all, it was just a small gift for the visit, so it didn¡¯t need to be too valuable.


    ¡°So, it¡¯s Friend Lu. Please come in.¡±


    The woman invited Lu Changsheng into the courtyard, poured tea, and also called her husband out to entertain him.


    Her husband was a man in his forties, tall and burly.


    This man was completely different from the amiable Gao He.


    Lu Changsheng could even sense a bit of fierceness from him, feeling that he was not easy to approach.


    After a brief chat, Lu Changsheng bid farewell and left, saying that they could contact him if they needed to buy talismans.


    The man introduced himself as Zhao and mentioned that he made a living by hunting demonic beasts. If Lu Changsheng needed to purchase demonic beast meat in the future, he could look for him.


    After visiting the three neighbors, Lu Changsheng returned to his own residence.


    After taking a bath, he called Xiao Qing and the two maids and began to work hard towards becoming an immortal!


    The next day, just as Lu Changsheng was about to leave, he heard a knock on the door.


    Opening it, he saw a middle-aged man with a graceful and handsome figure.


    He was the neighbor from across the door. He had heard about Lu Changsheng¡¯s visit yesterday and heard some noise here just now, so he decided to come over and pay a visit.


    The man recognized him and knew that he was the new owner of the Lu Family¡¯s talisman shop.


    After the man introduced himself, Lu Changsheng realized that he was the owner of the Jade Feast Hall, a place he had visited several times.


    Perhaps being a businessman, the owner of the Jade Feast Hall was also very friendly.


    He suggested that they should interact more in the future and offered discounts for dining at the Jade Feast Hall.


    Lu Changsheng was also easygoing, so after exchanging pleasantries with the man, he left.


    He thought to himself that among the three neighbors, except for the family on the left side who seemed a bit unfriendly, the other two families were quite nice.


    Time flew by, and before they knew it, it was nearing the end of the month.


    Zhang Shan brought the inventory list of the goods received this month for Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge to inspect.


    It took two days for the two of them to complete the inspection.


    During the process, they still found some substandard and defective items, but not too many.


    This prompted Lu Changsheng to ask Lu Miaoge why there were always substandard and defective items despite the fact that the suppliers for the shop were supposed to be long-term partners.


    In response to this question, Lu Miaoge simply explained that although they were long-term partners, only some of them were truly stable. There could be changes in between, necessitating the need to find new suppliers.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded in understanding. He realized that even the supply chain of the Lu Family was not entirely stable, and so such quality issues were unavoidable under these circumstances.


    Thinking ahead to when Lu Miaoge would no longer be here in two months, Lu Changsheng felt a headache coming on at the thought of having to spend three or four days each month inspecting the goods. After all, this kind of work was truly tedious and exhausting.


    After handing the confirmed inventory list to Zhang Shan, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge agreed to return to Qingzhu Mountain two days later.


    Two days later, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge rode steel-feathered eagles back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Xiao Qing naturally stayed in Jiulong Market; it wasn¡¯t feasible for her to follow them around.


    When he returned to Jiulong Market later, he would also bring Guan Xin along, so it would be inconvenient with too many people.


    The two of them returned safely to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Upon returning home, Lu Changsheng learned that his twenty-fifth child had already been born.


    And on the third day after his return, his twenty-sixth child was also born.


    There were no unexpected surprises.


    Neither of these two children had Spirit Roots.


    Lu Changsheng was quite calm about this. There was still one more month until Lu Miaoyun would give birth.


    Lu Changsheng held some anticipation for the child in Lu Miaoyun¡¯s arms.


    He even thought to himself, maybe this month he should stay at Qingzhu Mountain, wait for Lu Miaoyun to give birth, and then leave after seeing the child born.


    However, considering that after Lu Miaoyun gives birth, it will be Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s turn to deliver in a month.


    He couldn¡¯t just wait for Lu Miaoyun and not wait for Qu Zhenzhen, could he?


    In such matters, it¡¯s not about scarcity but about fairness.


    But if he waited for both, it would feel like he didn¡¯t want to leave the house.


    In the end, Lu Changsheng decided to spend these few days well.


    Then, estimating the time, he planned to return home early when the time came and stay a few more days at home.


    It could be considered a special treat for his wife.


    During these three days at home, Lu Changsheng still spent time with his wives and children, and did not practice talisman making much.


    This time, when he went to listen to the teachings of the Fourth Elder on talisman making, the Fourth Elder handed over the talismans that the store replenishes every month directly to Lu Changsheng.


    There weren¡¯t many talismans, only three top-grade talismans, thirty high-grade talismans, and thirty medium-grade talismans.


    This made Lu Changsheng wonder, did the Fourth Elder draw a high-grade talisman and a medium-grade talisman every day?


    But he also remembered that the Lu Family had several shops in other markets, and the Fourth Elder probably had to provide some talismans for them too.


    In the blink of an eye, three days passed, and Lu Changsheng returned to Jiulong Market with Lu Miaoge.


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng brought Guan Xin with him this time, Lu Miaoge sighed slightly.


    After all, just last month, she had told Lu Changsheng that cultivation and strength were fundamental.


    Lu Changsheng had responded firmly at the time.


    But how long had it been? Not only did he buy a maidservant in Jiulong Market, but he also brought one from home.


    However, she wasn¡¯t one to talk too much.


    Once was enough for this kind of thing, and she wouldn¡¯t bring it up again.


    Back in Jiulong Market, Lu Changsheng used the house deed to arrange a free residence identity card for Guan Xin and settled her in.


    He instructed her to talk to Xiao Qing if she had any problems.


    Now, this side would mainly rely on Xiao Qing.


    In the following days, Lu Changsheng resumed his comfortable life of practicing, making talismans, raising children, and going to work.


    During this time, Gao He came to visit and chat, exchanging insights on talisman making with Lu Changsheng.


    For someone as friendly as Gao He, Lu Changsheng naturally reciprocated politely, and they spent most of the afternoon drinking tea and chatting, leaving Gao He feeling greatly benefited.


    Ten days later.


    Lu Changsheng learned that Xiao Qing was pregnant.


    He was very pleased about this.


    After all, Xiao Qing also had a ninth-grade Spirit Root, so there was a good chance she would give birth to a child with a Spirit Root.


    But then, a faint worry arose in his heart.


    He usually had Xiao Qing do everything for him.


    Now that Xiao Qing was pregnant, it wouldn¡¯t be right to let her continue to work so hard.


    Thinking about how someone who works by his side will soon become pregnant and unable to work, Lu Changsheng realized that there would never be someone stable to work with him.


    ¡°I need to find someone specifically to handle things and be the housekeeper of this courtyard,¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He couldn¡¯t help but think of the beast-eared girls from White Jade Tower.


    These beast-eared girls were trained by White Jade Tower through special means and techniques, and they were unable to bear children.


    If he bought one to work as a housekeeper, it wouldn¡¯t be a bad idea.


    However, these kinds of beast-eared girls were quite expensive.


    Most of them cost tens of spirit stones, some even hundreds.


    To find one that suited his preferences would likely cost over a hundred spirit stones.


    Spending over a hundred spirit stones to buy a beast-eared girl seemed wasteful to Lu Changsheng, especially since he was in urgent need of spirit stones.


    ¡°That¡¯s not right. I¡¯m not a stallion, and it¡¯s not like women in my yard have to get pregnant. I specially arranged two maids to do the work, so it¡¯s okay to prevent them from getting pregnant.¡±


    Lu Changsheng snapped out of his reverie, feeling somewhat speechless about his previous thoughts. He realized he was getting caught up in the idea of having children every day. S?a??h the N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    As a cultivator, he might not be able to ensure that women get pregnant, but he could certainly prevent it.


    Thinking about the seven maids he still had at White Jade Tower who would be coming soon, Lu Changsheng decided that he would choose two of them specifically to handle tasks.


    The next day, Gao He came to chat with Lu Changsheng again, exchanging insights on talisman making.


    Lu Changsheng shook his head inwardly. As neighbors, occasional chats like this were enough in his opinion. There wasn¡¯t much to talk about when it came to this.


    Mainly because they were completely on different stages.


    Having discussions about talisman making with Gao He was like a professor discussing elementary school homework with a grade schooler.


    However, he knew that this was because of his insightful comments on talismans during their previous conversations, which had benefited Gao He.


    This time he also paid a little more attention and behaved relatively ordinary.


    One reason was to avoid Gao He frequently coming over to exchange insights on talisman making.


    And also, as a medium-grade talisman maker, he couldn¡¯t afford to stand out too much.


    During their conversation, Lu Changsheng also asked Gao He about the operating model and daily work of his talisman shop, seeing if there was anything he could learn from it.


    Gao He didn¡¯t conceal anything and truthfully explained.


    The talisman shop he managed operated similarly to the Lu Family¡¯s talisman shop, but it lagged behind in supply, quality control, and talisman craftsmanship compared to the Lu Family¡¯s shop.


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly in understanding.


    In fact, whether it¡¯s a talisman shop, a pill shop, a magic weapon shop, or a formation shop, as long as you have skill, your business won¡¯t be bad, and you¡¯ll definitely be able to make it!


    For a shop like Lu Family¡¯s talisman shop, apart from the reputation of the Lu Family in Qingzhu, its core competitiveness lies in the three top-grade talismans and thirty high-grade talismans from the Fourth Elder.


    ¡°As long as the lottery continues, maybe I can become an all round craftsman.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought.


    ¡°At that time, I can train my children in this field, or train more craftsmen. This will not only ensure a stable income for the family, but the children won¡¯t have to go out and fight for resources through desperate means.¡±


    ¡°After all, what I seek is stability, which surpasses everything.¡±


    Lu Changsheng contemplated his future path again.


    Three days later, a servant from White Jade Tower came to inform Lu Changsheng that the maids he had purchased had arrived.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng went to White Jade Tower with the servant.


    He was once again received by the charming and seductive Feng Jiuniang.


    Every time he saw Feng Jiuniang, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh inwardly, what a beauty!


    ¡°Master Lu, are you satisfied?¡± Feng Jiuniang asked as she presented the seven maids to Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t continue to use the alias Li Feiyu, instead, he spoke his real name.


    After all, he had just instinctively borrowed his friend¡¯s name at that time.


    And he also knew that this manager of White Jade Tower obviously knew his true identity, so there was no need to hide it. Otherwise, every time he was called Master Li he would have to explain to the maids he bought.


    ¡°No problem,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded as he looked at the seven maids, each with their own charm and allure.


    These seven maids were not only beautiful but also of excellent stature.


    Some possessed remarkable talents, some had martial arts skills, and some had cultivated in the art of seduction.


    Otherwise, if they were just ordinary maids, he wouldn¡¯t have had to spend a hundred and sixteen spirit stones to buy nine maids.


    In White Jade Tower, they truly embodied the principle of getting what you pay for!


    After paying the remaining spirit stones, Lu Changsheng took the spirit contracts of the seven maids and left White Jade Tower with them and headed back to his residence.


    Walking down the street with these seven enchanting maids trailing behind him, Lu Changsheng attracted a lot of attention.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that young master from that family? He is traveling with seven charming young ladies.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know him, probably a young master from some family.¡±


    ¡°It seems like he¡¯s the new owner of the Qingzhu Lu Family¡¯s talisman shop?¡±


    ¡°This kind of life is my dream.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, just mortal women, I can have as many as I want!¡±


    ¡°Look at their appearance, figure, and demeanor, they¡¯re not ordinary worldly women.¡±


    ¡°I just saw him coming out of White Jade Tower, he must have bought them there.¡±


    ¡°Having money is really good!¡±


    ¡°Lusting after women and indulging in pleasure, how can one cultivate in such circumstances?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, this is nothing but decadent behavior.¡±


    As people on the street looked at Lu Changsheng, some were envious, some disdainful, and some eyed him with curiosity.


    Many women also cast sidelong glances at Lu Changsheng, admiring his handsome face, tall and straight figure, as well as his composed and gentle demeanor. Their eyes shimmered with a hint of infatuation.


    In fact, several female cultivators even gathered the courage to approach Lu Changsheng and strike up a conversation.


    They inquired about his marital status and expressed their interest in becoming his wife.


    Faced with these advances, although Lu Changsheng felt somewhat tempted, he politely declined them all.


    He mentioned that he was already married and currently had no intention of taking another wife, but he would consider concubines and maidservants.


    His caution regarding marriage wasn¡¯t just a personal decision; he also had considerations for the Lu Family.


    In his view, having a few concubines and maidservants was acceptable, but continuously taking new wives would place Lu Miaoyun and the Lu Family in an awkward position.


    After all, he and Lu Miaoyun had only been married for less than a year.


    Shortly after, Lu Changsheng briskly returned home with the seven maids.


    ¡°It seems that in the future, when purchasing maids from White Jade Tower, I should either bring them back in batches or have White Jade Tower deliver them directly to my home,¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered inwardly.


    ¡°Otherwise, it might attract unwanted attention and make me feel like I¡¯m being watched, or worse, targeted as prey.¡±


    Back at home, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t shake off the feeling of unease caused by the admiring gazes and advances from strangers on the street.


    Seeing their young master bring back another seven enchanting maids from outside, Xiao Qing, Shao Yuyao, and Guan Xin were momentarily at a loss for words.


    However, knowing about Lu Changsheng¡¯s vigorous energy at night, they understood.


    They knew that soon, all seven of these women would be pregnant.


    ¡°In the future, you¡¯ll be called Night Lotus, you¡¯ll be called Red Cotton, you¡¯ll be called Purple Rose, and you¡¯ll be called Azure Orchid,¡± Lu Changsheng named the seven new maids.


    Previously, he had named two maids as Begonia and Lily, so he wanted to standardize the names.


    ¡°Yes, Master!¡± These maids were all very understanding.


    That night, Lu Changsheng also began to explore and experience what Lu Miaochen had once described as ¡°exquisite treasures.¡±

 Chapter 79: Just Two Qi Refining Late-Stage Cultivators Dare To Ambush Me?

    ¡°Sister Miaoge, Miaoyun is about to give birth in a few days, so I¡¯m planning to leave for Qingzhu Mountain today.¡±On this day, Lu Changsheng came to the Talisman Shop and spoke to Lu Miaoge.


    He had already discussed this matter with Lu Miaoge before.


    He planned to return early for these two months.


    Try to be there when the child of Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen is born.


    ¡°Okay, be careful on the road. I¡¯ll take care of things here at the shop.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Miaoge nodded slightly and said softly.


    After bidding farewell to Lu Miaoge, Lu Changsheng walked out of Jiulong Market alone, mounted the steel-feathered eagle, and set off for Qingzhu Mountain.


    Just as Lu Changsheng walked out of the gate of Jiulong Market, on a tavern nearby, a slender middle-aged man with a hint of strangeness in his eyes took out a messaging talisman from his body.


    In the clouds, a steel-feathered eagle soared.


    ¡°I hope nothing unexpected happens while I¡¯m going home alone.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged on the steel-feathered eagle, unable to help but start to have random thoughts.


    It was fine when he was with Lu Miaoge before.


    It was just when he first came to Jiulong Market that he wondered if there would be any accidents.


    But after two trips, it was fine.


    Now suddenly going back alone made him feel a bit uneasy again.


    ¡°Ah, I am indeed someone who fears death and lacks a sense of security.¡±


    ¡°Even though I have thirty-four high-grade talismans, one top-grade talisman, and a talisman treasure, I still lack a sense of security.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly, having a clear understanding of himself.


    After flying on the steel-feathered eagle for nearly half a day, Lu Changsheng¡¯s anxious heart calmed down a lot.


    He felt that there weren¡¯t so many dangers.


    However, at this moment.


    ¡°Squawk¡ª¡±


    The steel-feathered eagle, flying in the clouds, seemed to be stimulated by something, and its sharp and noisy cry sounded.


    This made Lu Changsheng, who was quietly sitting on the back of the steel-feathered eagle, his heart jumped violently.


    Before he could understand what was going on, the steel-feathered eagle spread its wings and plunged towards a mountain peak below.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Lu Changsheng hurriedly grabbed the feathers of the steel-feathered eagle to avoid being thrown off, and took out the beast-control token of the steel-feathered eagle.


    Through the beast-control token, he could sense that the steel-feathered eagle was experiencing a restless and anxious mood.


    It seems like there¡¯s something attracting it on the mountain peak ahead.


    ¡°Could it be that there¡¯s a natural treasure or a ripe spiritual fruit on the mountain?¡± Lu Changsheng thought immediately.


    However, he had no particular thoughts about this.


    Because according to the books, most natural treasures and rare fruits would have powerful demonic beasts guarding it.


    It¡¯s not something a weakling like him at Fourth Stage of Qi Refining could consider.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think much about it. He immediately used the beast-control token to calm the steel-feathered eagle and ordered it to continue flying along the road.


    The steel-feathered eagle, which was diving towards the mountain peak, heard his command, and its wings slightly paused.


    But the next moment, it let out an even more noisy cry from its mouth and plunged towards the mountain peak ahead.


    ¡°No, this definitely isn¡¯t a ripe natural treasure!¡±


    ¡°The steel-feathered eagle has also been domesticated as a spirit beast. Under normal circumstances, it shouldn¡¯t disobey orders and lose control!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face sank, gripping the steel-feathered eagle tightly, realizing something was amiss.


    But faced with this situation, he didn¡¯t know how to handle it for a moment.


    As the steel-feathered eagle approached the mountain peak closer and closer, suddenly.


    ¡°Swoosh, swoosh¡ª¡±


    Two breaking sounds rang out.


    Lu Changsheng immediately saw two rainbow-like sword lights shooting towards him.


    The sword qi released a cold aura into the air, emitting a buzzing sound that chilled to the bone.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    At this moment, even though Lu Changsheng¡¯s reaction was slow, he understood that he was being ambushed.


    He understood why the steel-feathered eagle suddenly lost control.


    Without waiting for him to think too much, two flying swords had already come towards him, one in front and one behind.


    ¡°Clang! Clang!¡±


    As the two flying swords approached him, his robe fluttered and a green aura shield appeared around him.


    At the same time, the Cold Jade Spirit Pendant on his chest emitted a faint light, forming a light blue shield around him, blocking the two flying swords.


    This was the passive defensive technique of his magic robe and the Cold Jade Spirit Pendant on his body.


    But under the attack of the flying swords, these two defensive techniques dimmed significantly.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face sank, without time to be afraid or hesitate, he immediately took out a talisman from his storage bag.


    He used a Flying Talisman and a Golden Light Shield Talisman on himself.


    Causing a breeze to rise under his feet which emitted a light and airy aura, allowing him to briefly fly in the air.


    At the same time, a heavy golden bell enveloped him.


    ¡°Clang! Clang!¡±


    The two rainbow-like sharp flying swords came towards Lu Changsheng again, clashing against the big bell, producing two crisp golden sounds.


    Even though he had the protection of the golden bell charm, Lu Changsheng felt a strong shock hitting him.


    But this shock didn¡¯t cause him any harm, just making him a bit unstable on the back of the steel-feathered eagle.


    ¡°Escape!¡±


    Lu Changsheng made a decisive decision, using the Flying Talisman to soar into the air from the back of the steel-feathered eagle and flee in the opposite direction.


    Since he knew someone was ambushing him, he also roughly guessed why the steel-feathered eagle lost control and dove towards the mountain peak anxiously.


    Naturally, it wasn¡¯t because of ripe rare fruits.


    It was a demon-inducing incense!


    A kind of fragrance specifically refined to attract demonic beasts.


    It can attract demonic beasts, causing them to be instinctively drawn to it and engulfed in their bestial nature.


    Many cultivators who hunt demonic beasts use this incense to lure demonic beasts.


    Now, with the situation of the steel-feathered eagle, it was highly likely that it was affected by the demon-baiting incense. .


    So he had no choice but to abandon it!


    ¡°Trying to run? Where do you think you¡¯re going!?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been waiting for you for so long, do you think you can escape!?¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng using the Flying Talisman to turn around and run, on the mountain peak where the steel-feathered eagle was diving, two figures, one fat and one thin, immediately soared into the sky.


    They stepped on a circular flying artifact and swiftly chased after Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Controlling flying artifacts!¡±


    ¡°Both of these two are in the late stage of Qi refining!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart sank again when he saw the two figures appearing.


    He knew that at his current speed using the Flying Talisman, he couldn¡¯t possibly outrun these two.


    Making a quick decision, he prepared to land and use the Hundred-Mile Invisibility Talisman to escape.


    ¡°This kid can produce three high-grade talismans, there must be other lifesaving talismans on him. We mustn¡¯t let him escape!¡±


    However, these two were also not simple, their eyesight and methods were very cunning.


    While chasing Lu Changsheng on their flying artifacts, they continued to control two flying swords to attack Lu Changsheng and block his route.


    And they casted technique after technique while treating him as a living target, causing the golden light on Lu Changsheng¡¯s body to dim quickly.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s difficult to land in this situation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew that he was a living target now. It would be difficult to rely on the talisman to support him until he landed, and then escape using the talisman.


    And he didn¡¯t know if the two had other means of pursuit.


    The best way was to turn the tables and kill the two!


    ¡°So what if they¡¯re at the Late Stage of Qi Refining, they¡¯re just two cultivators at the Qi Refining Stage! With the talismans and treasures on my body, why should I be afraid of Late Stage Qi Refining cultivators!?¡±


    A fierce light flashed in Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes. He immediately activated another golden bell charm on himself and prepared to fight back.


    ¡°Another golden bell charm, this kid is just a medium-grade talisman master, where did he get so many high-grade talismans!?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, he¡¯s a big fat sheep. We¡¯ve been waiting for him for so long!¡±


    The two, one fat and one thin, saw this and their eyes gleamed with greed and ferocity.


    As they intensified their attacks, Lu Changsheng also turned around and threw out a bunch of talismans.


    All of them were medium-grade and low-grade talismans, totaling around twenty.


    This was the maximum number of talismans Lu Changsheng could stimulate with his current spiritual power.


    Having more would be difficult to control.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s spiritual power, these talismans transformed into fireballs, rolling stones, ice spikes, wind blades, sharp arrows, and chilling winds.


    They all rushed towards the fat and tall duo with overwhelming momentum.


    ¡°So many talismans?¡±


    The fat black man among the two was astonished. He quickly summoned a yellowish shield artifact to block this surging attack.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s talisman attack landed on the shield, only to make dull sounds.


    The fat black man resisted the assault and shouted at the thin white man, ¡°Don¡¯t waste time, quickly deal with this kid! Otherwise, if this continues, he¡¯ll use up all his talismans, and we¡¯ll lose out big time!¡± S?a?ch* Th? N0??F?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    In their view, what Lu Changsheng had on him was already theirs.


    Every additional talisman used was like spending their money.


    The thin white man didn¡¯t speak, but he also had the same idea. His eyes gleamed with fierceness as he slapped his storage bag, he activated the magic spell with his hand, and summoned a cold, radiant curved knife artifact.


    The curved knife was like a cold moon, swiftly slashing towards Lu Changsheng, cutting through the air.


    However, at this moment, Lu Changsheng activated another Golden Light Shield Talisman on himself and also unleashed three talismans.


    The handful of talismans he had used was just an appetizer.


    It was just a little distraction for these two people.


    Now was the main event!


    ¡°Hum!¡±


    A dull sound like thunder appeared in the void, causing the air to vibrate slightly.


    High-grade talisman ¨C Soul Shaking Talisman!


    It shook others¡¯ minds, causing panic, fear, and unease.


    The Soul Shaking Talisman Lu Changsheng used caught the fat and thin duo off guard, leaving them somewhat defenseless.


    For a moment, their brains blanked out, feeling immense fear and slight confusion.


    However, in that instant.


    ¡°Boom! Boom!¡±


    Two talismans flew out, purple lightning permeated the air, transforming into two ferocious lightning strikes and crashed towards the two.


    High-grade talisman ¨C Lightning Inducing Talisman!


    It could evoke a lightning strike equivalent to a strike from a Ninth Stage Qi Refining cultivator!


    Even under normal circumstances, the two of them would find it difficult to resist such a lightning talisman.


    Furthermore, at this moment, they were caught off guard by the Soul Shaking Talisman, and their minds faltered.


    Boom! Boom!


    The shield artifact summoned by the fat black man was barely holding up under the barrage of talismans, and he was struggling to block.


    As the lightning descended, the yellow shield flew sideways, and before he could react, he was engulfed by the Talisman¡¯s onslaught.


    As for the thin white man, his will and mental state were relatively firm, so he quickly regained his senses.


    Lightning flashed in his eyes, and he hastily activated a defensive aura around him.


    But at that moment, it was already too late.


    ¡°Ah!!! No!¡±


    Under the violent assault of the Lightning Inducing Talisman, the protective aura around the thin white man shattered like paper, followed by a sound of unwillingness and disbelief.


    Instantly, two charred bodies fell from the sky.


    Both bodies turned into charcoal, crumbling into ashes in the air.


    The curved knife artifact attacking Lu Changsheng¡¯s golden light shield also lost its spiritual support at that moment and plummeted straight down from the air.


    ¡°Are they dead?¡±


    Holding the treasure of the Lightning Talisman and the Golden Brick Talisman, Lu Changsheng was about to make a move when he saw the two men who had been turned into charcoal by the attack of the Lightning-inducing Talisman fall from the sky. He couldn¡¯t help but be stunned.


    He had barely begun, and they were already gone.


    But he instantly understood that in the battles between cultivators, life and death were decided in an instant.


    A slight mistake, carelessness, could lead to one¡¯s demise.


    Although the two were formidable, they were only cultivators at the Late Stage Qi Refining.


    Not to mention facing a top-grade Lightning Inducing Talisman.


    Without sufficient defenses, even a medium-grade talisman could potentially cost them their lives.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng also let out a sigh of relief.


    He finally put down the worry that had been on his mind.


    ¡°That was close. If it weren¡¯t for the robe and the Cold Jade Spirit Pendant, when the flying swords suddenly attacked me earlier, I wouldn¡¯t have had the chance to use the talismans.¡±


    Lu Changsheng swallowed a dry spit, feeling relieved but also filled with lingering fear.


    He felt that he still lacked a lot in terms of crisis awareness.


    He should have realized the danger the moment the steel-feathered eagle lost control.


    Instead of waiting until the flying swords came and attacked him before realizing the danger.


    ¡°Phew, I seriously lack experience in this aspect!¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled another breath, licked his lips, and thought to himself.


    He also knew that this kind of awareness couldn¡¯t be improved in a short time; it needed to be accumulated.


    After this trip back to Jiulong Market, he planned to prepare more defensive artifacts, and fully arm himself.


    Otherwise, if he encountered robbers more formidable than these two, the protective abilities of his robe and Cold Jade Spirit Pendant would not be enough.


    ¡°From the conversation just now, it seems like these two were specifically waiting for me here?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve always been kind to others, never offended anyone, how could someone come after me out of nowhere?¡±


    ¡°The only possibility is that I¡¯ve attracted attention while in Jiulong Market?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about his spending in Jiulong Market over the past two months.


    If someone paid attention, they could see that he was quite wealthy, just like a fat sheep.


    ¡°There¡¯s a saying that wealth should not be flaunted. Once it¡¯s revealed, it¡¯s easy to attract unwanted attention.¡±


    ¡°Although Jiulong Market has good security, it doesn¡¯t mean everyone inside is good.¡±


    ¡°As soon as you leave Jiulong Market, any cultivator inside could become a robber.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, I¡¯m only a Fourth Stage Qi Refining cultivator. In the eyes of most cultivators, I¡¯m just a piece of fat, a golden-carrying child.¡±


    Lu Changsheng understood this principle and didn¡¯t dwell on it too much, just resolving to be more cautious in the future.


    After looking around and seeing no other traces of people, Lu Changsheng immediately descended to the ground using the Flying Talisman to collect his spoils.


    The bodies of the two men had turned to char under the assault of the talismans, leaving only the remnants of their robes and boots.


    ¡°These must be artifacts, right?¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes lit up as he looked at the clothing and boots. If they were ordinary garments, they wouldn¡¯t have survived the talisman attacks.


    He stepped forward and used a cleaning technique to remove the debris and ashes from the robes and shoes and examined them closely.


    The robes showed slight damage from the talisman attacks, indicating they were likely low-grade.


    Inside each robe, he found a storage pouch, which brought a smile to Lu Changsheng¡¯s face. After all, in such dangerous life-and-death struggles, loot was the only thing worth looking forward to.


    He didn¡¯t bother inspecting the contents of the pouches right away, choosing instead to collect them for later examination. He also searched around for the flying artifacts, flying swords, shield artifacts, and curved knife artifacts the two men had used.


    After gathering everything, Lu Changsheng felt that this haul would be quite substantial.


    He then used his Beast Taming Card to sense the situation of the steel-feathered eagle.


    If he lost it, it would be troublesome to return to Qingzhu Mountain. Even returning to Jiulong Market would require him to run back.


    Through the Beast Taming Card, he sensed a faint connection with the steel-feathered eagle, indicating it was still on the mountaintop.


    ¡°As I guessed, these two robbers used the Demonic Beast Attracting Incense to lure the steel-feathered eagle into losing control and flying to the mountaintop.¡±


    ¡°A steel-feathered eagle is worth hundreds of spirit stones. As robbers, they were after wealth and wouldn¡¯t harm the eagle.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, they would have attacked the steel-feathered eagle directly when I was riding on it, instead of targeting me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment before deciding to go to the mountaintop to retrieve the steel-feathered eagle.


    Seeing that the effects of the flying talisman on his body were wearing off, Lu Changsheng gritted his teeth and took out another flying talisman to use on himself. Then, with vigilance in his heart, he flew quickly towards the mountaintop.


    Although there should be no accomplices after the two men who tried to kill him, it was better to be cautious after such an incident. Moreover, in these mountainous forests, there might be demonic beasts lurking around.


    When Lu Changsheng cautiously arrived at the mountaintop, he immediately saw a light brown incense stick as thick as an adult¡¯s arm burning on a huge rock.


    A thick white incense smoke was slowly rising, spreading into the air. Beside the incense, the steel-feathered eagle was screeching anxiously.


    ¡°It really is Demonic Beast Attracting Incense!¡±


    ¡°It seems that these two men prepared for a long time to ambush me, putting in a lot of effort.¡±


    ¡°Wait a minute, this trip back home involves leaving Jiulong Market early. How could they accurately predict my movements from outside?¡±


    ¡°They couldn¡¯t have been lighting one of these incense sticks every day for such a long time, could they?¡±


    ¡°Moreover, judging by the burning state of this incense stick, it seems to have only burned for two or three hours.¡±


    Lu Changsheng squinted at the burning Demonic Beast Attracting Incense ahead, sensing that something was amiss.


    He faintly realized that there might be another accomplice waiting for him, lurking in Jiulong Market and secretly observing his movements.


    As soon as he left Jiulong Market, they would send a message to this location.


    Otherwise, how could they be so accurate?


    After all, even with the speed of the steel-feathered eagle, it was already quite fast. The only way they could prepare so quickly was with messaging talismans.


    ¡°It seems that I¡¯ll need to be extra careful when I return to Jiulong Market,¡± Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.


    He decided not to approach the restless steel-feathered eagle.


    Instead, he took out a Water Burst Talisman, activated it, and shot a burst of water towards the Demonic Beast Attracting Incense, extinguishing it. As the incense went out, the steel-feathered eagle became relatively calmer.


    Lu Changsheng used the Beast Taming Card to command the steel-feathered eagle, but found that it was still in an agitated state and not very responsive to commands.


    ¡°It will probably take at least a day for the effects of the Demonic Beast Attracting Incense on the steel-feathered eagle to dissipate,¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed, feeling somewhat helpless.


    He knew that it would take some time for the incense¡¯s effects to completely fade, as it stimulated the beast¡¯s instincts.


    Without delay, he tossed a Beast Calming Pill to the steel-feathered eagle to help stabilize its emotions.


    Then, using the Beast Taming Card, he called the Steel Feathered Eagle back into his Spirit Beast Bag and prepared to find a hiding place, perhaps a cave, to wait for it to recover.


    Otherwise, if he stayed here and waited for the steel-feathered eagle to recover, there was a chance that the accomplice of the two robbers might arrive.

 Chapter 80: Fairy, Please Behave Yourself!

    Lu Changsheng, using a flying talisman, flew with all his might to a cliff cave several miles away.He used a purification talisman to thoroughly check his body for any hidden dangers.


    After confirming there were no issues, he began to sort through the loot in the two storage bags.


    Inside, there were a total of 362 spirit stones.


    Three low-grade magical items and one medium-grade magical item.


    Several pills.


    Several spiritual herbs.


    Several talismans.


    A pile of miscellaneous items.


    Lu Changsheng estimated that these things amounted to six or seven hundred spirit stones.


    Adding to that the magical robes, boots, flying sword, shield, curved blade, and flying talisman he had just obtained, it easily surpassed a thousand spirit stones.


    It could be considered a huge fortune.


    A hint of joy appeared on his face.


    This wave of gains was much higher than his previous gains at Niutou Mountain.


    It could only be said that there was a difference in robbing cultivators.


    Being a robber cultivator in a place like Jiulong Market was much more lucrative than in the mundane Niutou Mountain.


    Of course, the risks were also much greater.


    Lu Changsheng took out a high-grade purification talisman and thoroughly checked all these things to see if there were any issues.


    Sure enough, under the purification talisman, three items had hidden marks.


    After destroying and discarding these suspicious items along with some unknown ones, Lu Changsheng continued on his way, finding a new location.


    Thinking that relying solely on his own abilities might leave traces and consume too much spiritual power and physical strength, Lu Changsheng directly used a Hundred-Mile Invisibility Talisman.


    Immediately, his body was enveloped in spiritual light, sinking into the ground as if merging with the earth, and he shot out at a single thought.


    Within the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, Lu Changsheng appeared tens of miles away.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    As Lu Changsheng emerged from underground, he took a breath of air.


    Immediately, he smelled a foul odor.


    ¡°Gurgle!¡±


    Turning his head, he saw not far away a black wild boar, two to three meters tall and five to six meters long, with fur like pine needles, staring at him. Its mouth and nose emitted white smoke, and its sharp fangs were fierce.


    ¡°Demonic beast!¡±


    Seeing this large wild boar, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He knew this was not an ordinary beast but a demonic beast.


    ¡°Gurgle!¡±


    Before he could observe further, the boar growled lowly and charged straight at him, its two tusks gleaming with a faint black light.


    In response, Lu Changsheng quickly took out a low-grade talisman.


    The talisman burst out with light and turned into a curtain of water and light, protecting his whole body.


    Then vines and traps appeared one after another, trapping the wild boar. One by one, fireballs, wind blades, and sharp arrows bombarded the boar.


    ¡°Boom! Roar!¡±


    Under the bombardment of about ten or twenty talismans, the wild boar let out a wailing sound before it even got close to Lu Changsheng. Its body was charred with blood gushing out, before finally collapsing to the ground.


    ¡°This should only be a first-level of an early-stage demonic beast. I might be able to kill it with my flying sword.¡±


    ¡°This was really a waste.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly as he looked at the fallen boar.


    Just one of these talismans would cost tens to nearly a hundred spirit stones.


    And selling this kind of demonic beast would probably only fetch a hundred or so spirit stones.


    Moreover, the boar, bombarded with talismans like this, suffered severe damage to its flesh and skin, so it would sell for much less.


    ¡°Forget it, there¡¯s no need to be stingy with such small things.¡±


    ¡°After all, there¡¯s only one life. I¡¯d rather waste resources than make any mistakes!¡±


    With a self-consoling remark, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t feel too distressed.


    He took out his flying sword, slightly dissected the large wild boar, and stored it in his storage bag.


    Meat from demonic beasts like this also had an expiration date when stored in the storage bag. It will probably go bad in seven or eight days.


    But when he returned to Qingzhu Mountain this time, besides eating it himself, he could also use it to feed the Nine Netherworld Hound.


    In the past two years, he had mostly fed the Nine Netherworld Hound with regular raw meat, only occasionally treating it to some demonic beast meat.


    There was no other way; feeding demonic beast meat every day was simply unsustainable.


    If it weren¡¯t for the fear of accidents, he would have considered finding a mountain range and directly releasing the Nine Netherworld Hound to fend for itself.


    He would wait for the Nine Netherworld Hound to become a demon king through its own battles and efforts and then come back to take him.


    After clearing the traces around him, Lu Changsheng began to look for a place to stay overnight.


    He planned to rest for a day and then leave when the steel-feathered eagle recovered.


    During this process, to avoid encountering other demonic beasts, Lu Changsheng was extremely cautious.


    Finally, in a cave, he encountered a tiger demonic beast.


    Without hesitation, Lu Changsheng took out a talisman and directly killed the first-level early-stage tiger demon and then walked into the cave.


    He planned to spend the night here.


    ¡°Just spending a night, nothing should happen, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was lying on the tiger skin blanket, feeling a little tired.


    Although the talismans didn¡¯t consume much, using so many of them still drained his mental energy.


    Taking out the White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine and taking a few sips, Lu Changsheng took out a spirit stone and began to meditate and cultivate.


    Night fell gradually.


    In the wilderness, the woods were filled with the roars and howls of wild beasts, making it eerie.


    At this moment, on a mountain peak tens of miles away.


    ¡°Squawk!¡±


    A large eagle with pitch-black feathers and wings spread several zhang descended.


    Standing on the back of the black eagle was a burly middle-aged man.


    Dressed in a black robe, he seemed to blend with the night.


    He leaped down from the eagle¡¯s back and his eyes began shining faintly in the darkness as he began to survey the surroundings.


    After checking the surroundings, Zhou Kuanglong murmured: ¡°It seems that I have been tricked. A mere young man at the fourth level of Qi Refining actually has such strength and means?¡±


    Then, with a light step, he agilely leaped back onto the eagle¡¯s back.


    Immediately, the black eagle soared into the night sky.


    Before flying far, suddenly, there was a violent surge of light in the distance.


    This light was so bright that it looked like the sun was rising in the night sky, making people afraid to look directly at it.


    ¡°What is this!?¡± Zhou Kuanglong on the black eagle looked towards the source of the light.


    But even with his cultivation at the peak of Qi refining, he couldn¡¯t see clearly at all.


    As the light dimmed slightly, a scene of colorful clouds and black-red tornadoes colliding together emerged, accompanied by thunderous roars.


    Boom! Boom! Boom!


    Two streams of light moved through the air, continuously colliding and sweeping, causing astonishing waves.


    The aftermath fell on the surrounding mountains, causing the mountain range to tremble and collapse continuously.


    The fierce birds and beasts in the forest were all frightened and scattered.


    ¡°This is¡­ Nascent Soul cultivators battling!¡±


    Zhou Kuanglong finally saw clearly. In the midst of the colorful clouds and black-red tornadoes, he could vaguely see a woman in colorful clothes and an old man in a red robe.


    The two continued to fight, illuminating the night sky, with clouds rolling and billowing.


    ¡°Escape, we need to get out of here quickly!¡±


    Seeing two Nascent Soul cultivators moving towards their direction, he immediately urged his black-winged eagle to leave quickly.


    However, at this moment, the black eagle under his feet, under the tremendous pressure in the distance, began to emit fearful screams.


    ¡°Damn it, I have raised you for so long in vain. You are not reliable at all at the critical moment.¡±


    Seeing his pet mount trembling, Zhou Kuanglong couldn¡¯t help but curse.


    But he also knew that his black-winged eagle, although having a high-grade bloodline, was only at the late first stage.


    Facing the terrifying aura of Nascent Soul cultivators, one would be instinctively afraid.


    Not to mention the pet, he himself was also panicking.


    After all, this was a battle between Nascent Soul cultivators.


    If even a little bit of the aftermath touched him, he would either die or be severely injured.


    Immediately, he instructed the black-winged eagle to land directly and prepared to find a place to hide.


    Otherwise, being airborne was too conspicuous.


    He might be spotted by the Nascent Soul cultivator battling in the sky and be killed on a whim.


    In the night sky, the woman in colorful clothes wielded a long sword, and wherever the sword light passed, sand and stones flew, stirring countless waves.


    ¡°Hehehe, Yun Wanshang, you can¡¯t escape. You¡¯ve already fallen into my Red Pheonix Fire. You better surrender obediently!¡±


    However, the old man in the red robe was shrouded in black and red mist, gradually turning pink, so that when the sword light fell on him, it pierced through him directly without any effect.


    ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª¡±


    The pink mist around the old man billowed and rolled, causing strong winds to blow and spiritual energy to surge around him.


    Within the mist, voices like those of men, women, old, and young constantly sounded, impacting people¡¯s minds and stirring up desires that couldn¡¯t be restrained.


    ¡°So this is a Nascent Soul cultivator, truly terrifying!¡±


    Zhou Kuanglong had just landed when a wave of aftermath struck beside him.


    The terrifying force shook his blood and energy, and where the aftermath landed, a large pit several zhang deep appeared directly on the ground.


    Not only did he have peak Qi Refining cultivation, but he also cultivated his body. Yet, even with just a little aftermath, it made him feel a dangerous aura.


    He ran swiftly towards another direction, keeping an eye on the aftermath in the sky to avoid being hit by it.


    If he were to die here like this, it would be truly unjust and frustrating.


    After running for a long time, he saw in the night sky the woman in colorful clothes wielding a long sword, with an ancient mirror floating above her head.


    The golden light from the ancient mirror flowed, shining like the sun in the night sky, suddenly shining towards the old man in the red robe.


    Then, following a slash of the long sword, a bright and dazzling golden divine thunder appeared in the night sky.


    ¡°Ah¡ª¡±


    ¡°Yun Wanshang, you¡¯ve actually mastered the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique!¡±


    Facing the golden divine thunder, the old man in the red robe let out a piercing roar, and blood spurted from his mouth.


    ¡°Yun Wanshang, the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique¡­ Could this woman in colorful clothes be the Master Caiyun of the Blue Cloud Sect!?¡±


    ¡°Who is this old man in a red robe? How dare he attack Master Caiyun in the territory of  the Blue Cloud Sect!?¡±


    Zhou Kuanglong in the forest was startled to hear the roar of the old man in the sky.


    But the next moment, he saw the man in the red robe summoning a small cauldron, from which red flames filled the air, burning the sky and causing a rain of fire to fall from the sky.


    Zhou Kuanglong was immediately shocked. He immediately took out a hammer-shaped magic weapon, smashed a cave into the nearby mountain wall, and hid himself in it.


    At the same time, he brought out an umbrella-shaped magical tool to block the entrance of the cave, so as not to be hit by the fire rain.


    ¡°It¡¯s truly a battle of gods, with mortals suffering. I, Zhou Kuanglong, am considered someone of importance, having seen all sorts of scenes. But in front of this Nascent Soul cultivator, I am nothing but an ant.¡±


    Zhou Kuanglong gasped for breath heavily inside the cave.


    Then, there was a shaking of the earth outside the cave. After a long time, he felt that the commotion outside had subsided.


    Just as he was considering whether to come out, he heard voices outside.


    ¡°Yun Wanshang, you are now being burned by the Red Pheonix Fire. If you don¡¯t unite with me, you will undoubtedly die!¡±


    ¡°As long as you are willing to unite with me, use the Phoenix Marrow in your body to heal my injuries and assist me in cultivation, I, Hu Yanxiao, am willing to make a great vow of allegiance to you from now on!¡±


    A weak and hoarse voice sounded.


    ¡°Hu Yanxiao, the old demon of the Red Pheonix Cult!?¡±


    Zhou Kuanglong heard the conversation outside and immediately understood the identity of the man in the red robe.


    He was also a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Jiang Country.


    Born into the Rouge Cultivation, but due to his overly domineering actions and lack of taboos, he was also known as the Old Demon of the Red Pheonix.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that this Old Demon of the Red Pheonix would dare to attack a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Blue Cloud Sect and even want the latter to unite with him in cultivation.


    ¡°Cough, cough. You can forget about it!¡±


    A crisp and cold voice rang out. S?a??h th? ???el F?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t do this, the fire of karma is like a tide. Once it erupts, both of us will die here today.¡±


    ¡°In the Red Pheonix Scripture that I cultivate, there is a secret technique of dual cultivation. As long as you are willing to become my Dao companion, there may be hope for both of us to reach Nascent Soul in the future!¡±


    The voice of the Old Demon of the Red Pheonix was weak as he continued speaking.


    ¡°I would rather die than¡­ you don¡¯t even think about it.¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s voice was cold, but it sounded a bit urgent and breathless.


    ¡°Now that you have been burned by the Red Pheonix Fire, let¡¯s see how long you can hold out, cough, cough, cough!¡±


    The voice of the Old Demon of the Red Pheonix was weak and gloomy.


    ¡°You¡­ you still don¡¯t come out.¡±


    At this moment, Yun Wanshang¡¯s voice became louder and more urgent, also carrying a touch of allure.


    Zhou Kuanglong inside the cave knew that the Fairy Caiyun was referring to him.


    Although he had peak Qi Refining cultivation, how could he hide from this Nascent Soul cultivator?


    ¡°Is there anyone else? Cough, cough.¡±


    The voice of the Old Demon of the Red Pheonix became colder.


    Zhou Kuanglong walked out of the cave and immediately saw a woman lying on the ground in front of him, dressed in a flowing colorful dress.


    The woman appeared to be in her mid-twenties, with her delicate hair lightly pinned up with a lapis lazuli hairpin. Her stunningly beautiful face was adorned with peach blossoms, her slightly hazy eyes were mesmerizing, and her lips were slightly parted, as if breathing lightly.


    Although he had only heard of her reputation and had never seen her before, he knew that this extraordinary woman was none other than Yun Wanshang, the Fairy Caiyun of the Blue Cloud Sect.


    And not far away, there lay a rugged-faced man in a red robe.


    He must be the Old Demon of the Red Pheonix.


    This old demon looked extremely miserable at the moment.


    Not only was he coughing up blood, but there was also a huge sword wound in his chest, faintly revealing golden sword energy raging inside him, causing his aura to be chaotic as he struggled painfully.


    ¡°I am an elder of the Blue Cloud Sect, Yun Wanshang. This person is the Old Demon of the Red Pheonix. As long as you help me get rid of him, the Blue Cloud Sect will definitely reward you greatly, cough, cough, cough~¡±


    Yun Wanshang spoke to Zhou Kuanglong, but now she looked extremely weak, and even speaking was very difficult.


    ¡°Young man, don¡¯t listen to her. What benefits can the Blue Cloud Sect give you?¡±


    ¡°I see that you are just one step away from Foundation Establishment, right? All you need to do is bring her to me, help me heal, and afterward, I will take you as my disciple and assist you in Foundation Establishment. Even Nascent Soul cultivation is not impossible!¡±


    Seeing this, the Old Demon of the Red Pheonix quickly spoke.


    When Zhou Kuanglong heard the words of the two, his footsteps paused, he glanced at Yun Wanshang, and then at the Old Demon of the Red Pheonix.


    ¡°Young man, rest assured, I am willing to make a heart demon oath. As long as you are willing to lend me a hand, even if I cannot guarantee that you will reach the true Nascent Soul stage, I will ensure that you form a false Nascent Soul!¡±


    The Old Demon of the Red Pheonix struck while the iron was hot.


    ¡°Elder, please swear on this!¡±


    Hearing this, Zhou Kuanglong trembled all over and said.


    He embarked on the path of a rogue cultivator in order to strive for Foundation Establishment and become a great cultivator of Foundation Establishment.


    As for Nascent Soul, that was a level he didn¡¯t even dare to think about.


    At this moment, hearing the promise of a false Nascent Soul from the Old Demon of the Red Pheonix, he was immediately extremely tempted.


    After all, the Blue Cloud Sect was completely out of his consideration.


    If the Blue Cloud Sect found out about what he had done, even if they forgave him, he wouldn¡¯t gain anything.


    ¡°Ah, ah, ah, how¡­ could you believe the words of such a demon, ah, ah, ah.¡±


    Yun Wanshang looked at Zhou Kuanglong, who was leaning toward the Old Demon of the Red Pheonix, with a hint of panic in her hazy beautiful eyes, gasping for breath as she spoke.


    ¡°I, Hu Yanxiao, have never made a vow in my life. If you don¡¯t believe it, cough, cough, cough, I can swear now. I, Hu Yanxiao, swear, today.¡±


    The Old Demon of the Red Pheonix lay on the ground, unable to move, but he forcibly raised his palm and began to swear.


    For cultivators, heart demon vows like this had more constraints the higher their cultivation level.


    Seeing the latter swear, Zhou Kuanglong immediately knelt down to the old man and said, ¡°Disciple Zhou Kuanglong pays respects to Master!¡±


    ¡°Cough, cough, cough, good, good, good disciple.¡±


    ¡°Quickly bring your Master¡¯s wife over here. She is currently wrapped in my Red Pheonix Fire, like a raging sea. As long as I ignite her with my mana, it will immediately erupt.¡±


    The Old Demon of the Red Pheonix said with a grimace.


    ¡°Yes, Master!¡±


    Zhou Kuanglong slightly bowed and walked toward Yun Wanshang.


    Seeing Zhou Kuanglong approaching, Yun Wanshang¡¯s eyes also showed a hint of determination.


    Her cultivation technique and physique were special. If given time to recuperate, she could still suppress the Red Pheonix Fire.


    But she didn¡¯t expect that there would be a cultivator nearby who chose to help the Old Demon of the Red Pheonix.


    She could only sigh at the whims of fate.


    Immediately, she tapped her storage pouch, and a fist-sized purple bead appeared.


    ¡°Huff, huff, huff!¡±


    The bead burst with light, filled with celestial thunder and earthly fire, directly incinerating Zhou Kuanglong and the Old Demon of the Red Pheonix to ashes.


    At that moment, Yun Wanshang¡¯s last trace of clarity vanished, and her body rapidly heated up, her skin turning ashen at a visible rate.


    Just then, as if instinctively sensing something, she turned into a rainbow and shot out.


    Meanwhile, not far away, inside a cave.


    ¡°Damn it, it finally stopped. That power just now, what kind of battle was that? It was too incredible!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing that there was no more commotion outside, let out a long sigh, finally relieved.


    Anyone would be startled by a sudden fight in the middle of the night that caused earthquakes and landslides.


    ¡°Sigh, tomorrow morning, as soon as the steel-feathered eagle recovers, I¡¯ll head back early. I should try not to wander around too much in the future, I will just let Miaoyun and the others handle Jiulong Market.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, constantly running around like this, I might run into danger.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, feeling that it would be best not to leave home if possible. The outside world was just too dangerous.


    But just then, a sudden fragrance wafted in.


    To his surprise, a stunningly beautiful woman in colorful robes appeared before him out of nowhere.


    ¡°Huh!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was startled to see this sudden appearance of the beautiful woman.


    Lu Changsheng was caught off guard by how the woman appeared.


    The woman was indeed Yun Wanshang.


    Her face was now flushed, her eyes charming like autumn water, full of desire as she pounced on Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng found himself pinned down by the woman and was unable to move. He struggled several times, but to no avail.


    He could clearly feel the heat emanating from her body, as if there was a raging fire burning within her.


    He knew that in this situation, either she was poisoned or had fallen into a demonic state.


    ¡°Miss, please control yourself,¡±


    Lu Changsheng called out twice, but the woman, in her delirium, didn¡¯t respond to his pleas.


    Instead, she pressed him down, and her rosy lips moved in to kiss him.


    In such a situation, who could resist?


    Looking at the breathtakingly beautiful face of the woman, her mature and soft body pressing against him, and the intoxicating fragrance enveloping him, Lu Changsheng let out a faint sigh. Since he couldn¡¯t resist, he decided to simply enjoy it.


    He lay flat on his back, completely surrendering to the situation.


    Then, there was a sudden commotion in the cave, lasting for a moment before a robe was thrown at the entrance.


    After a while, several pieces of clothing were thrown out, including the woman¡¯s intimate garments.

 Chapter 81: You Make Me Feel Wronged!

    Inside the cave.Lu Changsheng was naked as he sat huddled in the corner, looking pitiful and helpless.


    Like a mistreated good family man, he looked at the stunning beauty in front of him with a grievous expression.


    The beauty was draped in a colorful dress like clouds, her eyes like autumn water, brows like distant mountains, a straight and tall nose, rosy lips, exuding a charming allure, with slightly messy black hair cascading down her shoulders.


    Her pair of snow-white delicate jade feet beneath the hem of her dress were bare, like sculpted jade on snow, exceptionally perfect, emitting a faint, shimmering luster.


    The curve of her ankles was graceful, slender yet full, with arches resembling a crescent moon, drawing out a beautiful arc.


    Five toes were evenly and neatly arranged, resembling white jade grapes, tinged with a hint of pink, moist and enticing, prompting one to have the urge to gently touch and play with them.


    In these three days, Lu Changsheng had admired every inch of this beautiful woman¡¯s body, touching it all over.


    But now, after draping her voluptuous and soft jade body with this garment, her entire demeanor had changed.


    Compared to the appearance, posture, and expression Lu Changsheng had seen in the past three days, she seemed like a completely different person.


    Although her breath was still somewhat chaotic, she appeared supremely noble.


    Like the lofty Heavenly Maiden, aloof from the world of mortals.


    One glance made people feel ashamed of their own inferiority, with a sense of humility and reluctance to profane.


    Even though she was standing right in front of him, she seemed distant, making it difficult for people to see her face clearly or to reach out to her.


    Like a celestial maiden in the clouds, about to ride the wind and depart at any moment.


    Yun Wanshang also looked at Lu Changsheng with a cold expression.


    In the depths of her starry eyes, there was an incomparable complexity.


    She had always been proud and devoted to her cultivation.


    In the hundreds of years since she embarked on the path of cultivation, she didn¡¯t know how many young talents and geniuses she had encountered.


    But never had anyone made her feel the slightest bit moved.


    Yet today, Yun Wanshang, the Fiary Caiyun, the Core Formation cultivator of the Blue Cloud Sect, had lost her purity in such a broken cave!


    And the person responsible was a Qi Refining cultivator.


    Normally, she might not even take a second look at this kind of Qi Refining cultivator.


    Yet at this moment, the other party had directly taken her purity, breaking her jade-like body.


    Even with Yun Wanshang¡¯s centuries-old temperament, she couldn¡¯t remain composed at this moment.


    There arose in her heart a sense of humiliation and killing intent.


    Especially seeing the other party¡¯s pitiful and helpless appearance, it made her extremely displeased.


    She wanted to kill the young man in front of her with a single sword!


    What¡¯s this? You¡¯re feeling wronged by this kind of thing!?


    You¡¯ve wronged me, and yet you feel wronged yourself!


    Not only did I lose my innocence, but the spiritual energy of the Phoenix Marrow in my body was also taken by you. I helped you refine your body, and greatly improved your cultivation. Do you still feel pity and injustice?


    The more Yun Wanshang thought about it, the more wronged she felt, wishing she could kill Lu Changsheng to vent her grievances.


    But there was also a hint of reluctance in her heart.


    After all, the other party was the man who took her virginity.


    This made her feel somewhat strange.


    And besides.


    She also understood that this matter couldn¡¯t be blamed on the other party at all.


    In fact, she even had to thank Lu Changsheng for saving her life.


    At that time, she used the Thunderfire Pearl to kill the black-robed man and the Red Phoenix Cult old demon, because she was determined to die.


    She was determined to die by the Red Phoenix¡¯s purifying fire.


    If the young man in front of her hadn¡¯t extinguished the fire during these three days of intercourse, she might have perished under the Red Phoenix¡¯s purifying fire.


    Moreover, after the purifying fire began to recede, she also had a hint of clarity in her mind.


    She knew that during this process, she basically had control.


    The Qi Refining cultivator on the other side couldn¡¯t resist at all during this period.


    He could only let her act as she pleased.


    ¡°What happened between us, you can treat it as a dream.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯d better keep this matter in your stomach forever, don¡¯t leak a word, or else I¡¯ll kill you!¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s eyelashes trembled slightly as she said expressionlessly.


    ¡°I know.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng instantly felt relieved.


    Although the woman in front of him was stunningly beautiful and had been intimate with him for three whole days.


    But he also understood very well that in the cultivation world, there was no such thing as a cooked rice.


    Thinking that she would have to marry him because she lost her virginity to him was simply a dream!


    He made this pitiful and helpless appearance also to try to gain some sympathy.


    He was afraid that under the shame of losing her virginity to him, she would kill him in anger, patting him to death with one slap.


    After all, Lu Changsheng knew very well how terrifying the woman in front of him was, her cultivation strength was unfathomable.


    Otherwise, during these three days of lovemaking, his cultivation wouldn¡¯t have skyrocketed.


    In front of her, he was just like an ant.


    If she wanted to kill him, he had no power to resist at all.


    After speaking, as if still afraid that the woman wouldn¡¯t be reassured, Lu Changsheng continued earnestly, ¡°I will treat this matter as if it never happened, and will absolutely not mention it to anyone. If it spreads, you can just kill me.¡±


    Yun Wanshang heard Lu Changsheng agree without hesitation to treat it as if it never happened. She didn¡¯t feel the slightest happiness in her heart, but instead felt a little displeased.


    But she said with a hint of coldness in her tone, ¡°As long as you know!¡±


    After saying this, the man and woman stood quietly in this deadlock, causing the cave to fall into silence.


    Yun Wanshang also felt a little embarrassed.


    Although she was a Core Formation Stage cultivator, she had grown up in the immortal sect since childhood and she had single-mindedly cultivated.


    Regarding matters between men and women and matters of the heart, she was even less knowledgeable than an ordinary young girl.


    When something like this happened, she subconsciously told him not to leak it.


    But deep down she was still very irritated, she didn¡¯t know how to face it, and she didn¡¯t want to just let this matter go.


    Because in this encounter, Lu Changsheng not only took her innocence.


    She possessed a very rare physique, the Phoenix Marrow Body.


    This kind of physique has no beneficial effect on cultivation in the early stage.


    But after breaking through the Core Formation Stage, it will become effective.


    A trace of spiritual energy would be generated within the body.


    This spiritual energy had the effect of refining true essences and enhancing infant formation.


    However, this spiritual energy, after her body was deflowered, automatically entered Lu Changsheng¡¯s body.


    And this spiritual energy couldn¡¯t be withdrawn or regenerated.


    It could only serve as a guide for the spiritual energy entering Lu Changsheng¡¯s body, using her own Phoenix Marrow Body to nourish and strengthen it.


    Thus, the spiritual energy could help both men and women refine true essences and enhance infant formation.


    Even before, the Red Phoenix Demon, despite submitting and pledging loyalty to her, wanted to cultivate with her because of her Phoenix Marrow Body and the spiritual energy within.


    But now, her spiritual energy had entered the body of Lu Changsheng, a Qi Refining stage cultivator.


    She had just checked Lu Changsheng¡¯s Spirit Root quality.


    It was only an eighth-grade Spirit Root.


    This directly dumbfounded her.


    With such a Spirit Root, it would be difficult to even reach the Foundation Establishment stage, let alone Nascent Soul!


    This made Yun Wanshang look at the current Lu Changsheng in front of her with disbelief.


    She couldn¡¯t understand how someone with such a good appearance could have such a poor Spirit Root!


    She had finally cultivated the Core Formation and had a Phoenix Marrow Body. As long as she wanted to, she could find a good husband and hope for a Nascent Soul in the future, but now ¡­


    She felt extremely wronged in her heart.


    Yun Wanshang didn¡¯t think about it anymore. She didn¡¯t want to look at Lu Changsheng anymore, otherwise she would get angrier the more she thought about it.


    With a lift of her hand, a pair of embroidered lotus shoes flew onto her feet, then transformed into a divine rainbow and disappeared into the cave.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    After seeing the woman leave, Lu Changsheng let out a heavy sigh.


    ¡°Transforming into a rainbow and flying away, this woman should be a Core Formation cultivator, right?¡±


    ¡°Could it be that the battle that night was a fight between her and someone else?¡±


    Lu Changsheng observed and silently speculated.


    He also raised his hand, picked up his clothes, and put them on.


    Just then, a jade pendant suddenly descended from the sky and landed steadily in front of him.


    ¡°This jade pendant can conceal your aura. If you encounter danger or life-threatening situations in the future, you can activate this jade pendant!¡±


    ¡°If you can successfully establish your foundation, I might consider giving you an opportunity!¡±


    At the same time, a cold and indifferent voice sounded in Lu Changsheng¡¯s ears.


    It was the voice of Yun Wanshang.


    ¡°Encountering difficulties, facing life-threatening situations, can activate the jade pendant?¡±


    ¡°After successfully establishing the foundation, she will give me a chance.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng picked up the jade pendant and his face showed excitement and joy.


    It seems that this fairy was not so heartless.


    She should be someone with a cold exterior but a warm heart.


    As for laying the foundation, Lu Changsheng was still very confident.


    After all, he has the system to rely on.


    As long as the child is ambitious enough in the future, and works hard, what kind of fairy can¡¯t he marry as a father?


    Lu Changsheng immediately bowed towards the sky and said, ¡°Thank you, fairy. I, Lu Changsheng, will definitely work hard to cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage!¡±


    However, there was no response from the sky.


    After standing for a while and seeing no response, Lu Changsheng felt that the other party should have truly left, so he began to examine the jade pendant in his hand.


    The jade pendant was the size of a palm, with a depiction of clouds in the middle, with colorful lights flowing.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t tell the quality of this jade pendant.


    But he felt that it should be a top-quality magic tool or something like that given by the Core Formation Stage expert.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that I, Lu, would eventually have to resort to living off a woman.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Now he also has a Core Formation Stage as his backing.


    In the future, if he encounters any danger or difficulty, he can still ask a Core Formation Stage expert for help.


    However, he felt that if he really activated the jade pendant to save his life, he probably wouldn¡¯t have any more interaction with the woman in the colored skirt.


    Only when he successfully lays the foundation and activates the jade pendant to find her, can there be any future encounters.


    This is also normal.


    After all, the other party is a Core Formation Stage expert!


    He is just a weakling in the Qi Refining stage.


    It¡¯s already very good for her to be willing to give him a chance after he lays the foundation.


    ¡°But if I want to officially marry her and have children, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll have to break through to the Core Formation Stage at least, right?¡±


    ¡°I wonder if the efforts of these three days and nights can make her pregnant? If she gets pregnant, the child born will definitely be extraordinary, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself and then shook his head.


    The whole thing hasn¡¯t even started yet, and he¡¯s already thinking about her giving birth to his child.


    If a Core Formation Stage expert doesn¡¯t want to get pregnant, even if he puts in all his efforts, it¡¯s useless.


    Then, Lu Changsheng looked at the Peach Blossom Gu in his mind¡¯s sea of consciousness and said, ¡°You little guy are really something, usually invisible, but when you come, you directly bring me such a big wave, huh?¡±


    Peach Blossom Gu feeds on peach blossom luck!


    The stronger the romantic luck around the host, the faster Peach Blossom Gu grows.


    During these three days, not only did Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation improve.


    Peach Blossom Gu also grew rapidly, almost reaching the point of transformation.


    Lu Changsheng even in his stupidity knew that his recent stroke of good luck was somehow related to the Peach Blossom Gu.


    ¡°But this kind of thing feels like a double-edged sword.¡±


    ¡°After all, something like Romantic Luck, if it goes wrong, could turn into a Romantic Calamity.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed heavily, then proceeded to check his cultivation progress.


    He looked at the results of his three days of hard work.


    During these three days of indulgence, he could clearly feel a light qi circulating within his body.


    It caused his cultivation to skyrocket rapidly, filling his body with inexhaustible power.


    Otherwise, Lu Changseng wouldn¡¯t have lasted for three days and three nights.


    Lu Changsheng saw that the spiritual energy in his Dantian, once like trickling streams, was now like small creeks.


    With a slight manipulation of his spiritual power, he immediately felt the energy within him surging like a torrent, much more robust than before.


    This was the performance of the sixth stage of Qi Refining.


    Moreover, he had already reached the pinnacle of the sixth stage of Qi Refining!


    As long as he broke through the bottleneck from the mid to late stage of Qi Refining, he could break through from the sixth stage of Qi Refining to the seventh stage!


    ¡°The pinnacle of the sixth stage of Qi Refining, just three days, and I¡¯ve broken through from the fourth stage of Qi Refining to the pinnacle of the sixth stage of Qi Refining. This speed is simply¡­¡±


    ¡°If I relied on myself to cultivate slowly, it would take at least ten years to go from the fourth stage of Qi Refining to the pinnacle of the sixth stage of Qi Refining, right?¡±


    ¡°And, the spiritual power I¡¯ve gained from this improvement is not the least bit inflated, it¡¯s even more robust than before.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the spiritual energy in his Dantian feeling extremely excited.


    Then, his eyes lit up with joy and excitement as he exclaimed, ¡°Not only have I broken through to the sixth stage of Qi Refining, but my Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique has also reached the first stage!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes gleamed brightly. He clenched his fist suddenly and struck the wall of the cave with all his might.


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    This punch, like a heavy hammer, smashed into the stone wall, creating a large pit, with cracks spreading out densely, and a shower of sand and stones falling from above.


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    Seeing the effect of his punch, Lu Changsheng¡¯s face was filled with joy.


    Then, as if remembering something, he took out a flying sword from his storage bag.


    It was a low-grade flying sword obtained from a robber.


    He then lightly scratched his finger with the flying sword.


    A faint resistance was felt, leaving a white mark on his finger.


    ¡°If I use more force, I could cut through it.¡±


    ¡°But this level of defense is also acceptable. If I really want to make my body immune to magical artifacts, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll have to cultivate the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique to the fourth stage, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t continue to experiment. He was very satisfied with his current situation.


    He felt better than ever before, and he could even handle ten women at night!


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng faintly felt a weak breath lingering within his body.


    He closed his eyes and quietly pondered.


    ¡°This breath, seems to be the light qi that entered my body during our union before? This strand of breath is actually still in my body?¡±


    ¡°This strand of breath not only directly caused my cultivation to advance to the late stage of Qi Refining, but also had the effect of washing the marrow, cutting the hair, and nurturing the body. What on earth is this?¡±


    ¡°Is it the effect of the cultivation technique, or perhaps she possesses some kind of spiritual body beneficial for dual cultivation?¡± Lu Changsheng sensed this aura and found himself unable to control it.


    As for cultivation techniques, he immediately dismissed the idea.


    After all, such cultivation techniques mostly involve refining furnaces.


    And the other party was able to cultivate to the Core Formation stage, so how could she possibly cultivate the furnace techniques?


    That leaves only the spiritual body.


    Lu Changsheng, having read so many books, knew that in the cultivation world, some cultivators not only possessed Spirit Roots but also had certain innate talents for spiritual bodies.


    Such as the ¡®Metallic Body¡¯.


    Cultivating metal attribute techniques not only increases cultivation speed but also enhances the power of metal attribute techniques compared to ordinary cultivators.


    There¡¯s also the ¡®Pure Yang Body¡¯.


    Cultivating yang attribute techniques allows for rapid progress, but once the body is broken, not only does the effect vanish, but it may also lead to a loss of cultivation.


    And there are some bodies beneficial for dual cultivation like the ¡®Body of the Siren¡¯, ¡®Pure Yin Body¡¯, and ¡®Plain Girl Body¡¯.


    Lu Changsheng speculated that this woman in colorful robes might possess some kind of physique like this, which is why he could gain so many benefits.


    ¡°To cultivate to the Core Formation realm and possess a spiritual body, it does make sense,¡± Lu Changsheng murmured.


    This kind of spiritual body is even rarer than Spirit Roots.


    He read in books that even among cultivators, spiritual bodies are one in a million.


    At this time, Lu Changseng wondered whether in the future if his child had a spiritual body would he also get a spiritual boy.


    ¡°Did she give me this jade pendant to conceal this faint spiritual aura, rather than to conceal my cultivation?¡± Lu Changsheng looked at the jade pendant the woman in colorful robes had given him, feeling a bit enlightened.


    Initially, he thought the other party gave him this jade pendant to conceal his cultivation.


    Now it seems he was overthinking it.


    ¡°Does this mean that if this faint aura is detected by someone, it could cause trouble for me?¡± Lu Changsheng thought again.


    Immediately, he shook his head. He couldn¡¯t control or expel this faint aura now.


    With this jade pendant, he shouldn¡¯t worry too much.


    Moreover, with this jade pendant, he didn¡¯t need to worry too much about his cultivation.


    Otherwise, if he were to return home and the Lu Family noticed that he had broken through to the sixth stage of Qi Refining, it would be difficult to explain.


    After checking his own physical condition, Lu Changsheng glanced at the steel-feathered eagle in his spiritual pet bag.


    The steel-feathered eagle had returned to normal.


    It had been there for three days without food, so it was very hungry.


    He immediately took out a beast-feeding pellet and a large piece of demonic beast meat to feed the steel-feathered eagle.


    After the steel-feathered eagle was full, Lu Changsheng looked at the cave where he had obtained his supreme opportunity, then mounted the steel-feathered eagle and flew towards Qingzhu Mountain.


    With his current increased strength, Lu Changsheng found that his mentality had become much steadier, he was no longer worried about accidents like when he first left Jiulong Market.


    ¡°Sure enough, one¡¯s cultivation strength is their backbone.¡±


    ¡°But I still can¡¯t be complacent. Right now, I¡¯m just a weakling at the Qi Refining stage, absolutely can¡¯t be complacent!¡±


    ¡°However, now that I have the strength of Sixth Stage of Qi Refining, I can also try to draw high-quality talismans!¡±


    ¡°When I have plenty of high-quality talismans on me, not only will safety be assured, but I won¡¯t have to worry about making money either.¡±


    Lu Changsheng rode on the steel-feathered eagle, looking at the scenery before him, feeling that life was becoming more promising.


    Blue Cloud Sect.


    Rainbow Peak.


    Yun Wanchang soaked in the spiritual pool for a long time before she stood up slightly. Looking at her jade body that was like a creation of heaven, she bit her red lips lightly.


    After soaking for a while longer, she raised her hand and put on her clothes, restoring her graceful and noble, high and mighty fairy appearance.


    ¡°I went out to get the purple spirit liquid, and on my way back, I was attacked by the old demon Hong Luan. Was it a coincidence or someone was interfering with it?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s stunning face remained calm, with a hint of indifference in her beautiful eyes.


    Then, her lips moved slightly, sending a message to a woman in a courtyard on the mountain peak.


    ¡°Xiyue, come to the main hall and see me.¡±

 Chapter 82: The Cultivation of the Fairy!

    On the towering peaks adorned with towering cypresses and green pines, and flowing waterfalls and streams, palace after palace stood.In the magnificent palace atop the peak, there was emptiness except for a graceful woman in colorful robes, standing elegantly.


    ¡°Master.¡±


    At this moment, a graceful and beautiful woman in white, with a graceful figure, drifted into the grand hall.


    Looking at the woman in colorful robes in the hall, her beautiful eyes sparkled. She gracefully bowed and spoke with a sweet and gentle voice.


    ¡°Xiyue, you¡¯re here.¡±


    Seeing her disciple, Yun Wanshang turned around, revealing a hint of smile on her stunning face.


    She looked at Xiao Xiyue and said with a slightly stern voice, ¡°Xiyue, I¡¯ve gathered the ingredients for refining the Red Dust Pill, but I still want to ask you again, have you really made up your mind?¡±


    ¡°With your fourth-grade Spirit Root and the Moonlight Spirit Body, even if you don¡¯t cultivate the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, you still have a chance to form a core in the future.¡±


    Yun Wanshang said so.


    Her trip to obtain Purple Spirit Liquid was for her disciple¡¯s cultivation and to refine a pill.


    Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiyue lightly pursed her lips. On her dazzling face, she showed a serious expression.


    Then she looked at Yun Wanshang with determination, cupped her hands, and said, ¡°Master, Xiyue has made up her mind and won¡¯t regret it!¡±


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Looking at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s serious expression, Yun Wanshang sighed slightly in her heart.


    She wondered if it was right or wrong to mention the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique to this disciple.


    This Supreme Forgetfulness Technique was a technique she had obtained in a secret realm.


    Although powerful, it also had obvious side effects.


    After cultivation, it would gradually make people indifferent, unaffected by emotions.


    Usually, Xiao Xiyue was lively and clever, which Yun Wanshang liked, but if she cultivated the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, she might become a different person.


    However, Yun Wanshang didn¡¯t persuade her either.


    She nodded slightly and said, ¡°Alright, since you¡¯ve made up your mind, I¡¯ll ask Senior Yun to refine the Red Dust Pill for you.¡±


    She also understood that with Xiao Xiyue¡¯s talent and aptitude, although there was hope for core formation, it was only hope.


    But if she could cultivate the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, it wouldn¡¯t just be a matter of hoping to form a core.


    As long as she didn¡¯t die prematurely, she would definitely be able to form a core.


    She might even have a chance to go further.


    This was also the reason why she gave Xiao Xiyue the choice to cultivate this Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    The sky was a clear blue, stretching for thousands of miles.


    A steel-feathered eagle with jet-black feathers soared through the sky.


    ¡°With this delay of three or four days, I wonder if I¡¯ll make it in time?¡±


    Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged on the steel-feathered eagle, and his mind was preoccupied with the impending birth of Lu Miaoyun.


    According to his original calculations, returning home early would ensure he could make it for the birth of Lu Miaoyun¡¯s child.


    But the ambush on the way and the three days and nights spent in the cave had delayed him.


    Now, he had no idea if Lu Miaoyun had given birth yet.


    Just then, suddenly,


    Lu Changsheng felt a mysterious palpitation throughout his body.


    He was very familiar with it.


    It was the palpitation of a Spirit Root!


    Lu Changsheng suddenly looked into the distance, towards Qingzhu Mountain, and his face was filled with joy and excitement.


    At this moment, he seemed to hear the distant cry of a baby.


    ¡°My child. My child is born.¡±


    This mysterious palpitation made Lu Changsheng feel as if his bloodline was connected.


    He knew that Lu Miaoyun had given birth, and his own child was born.


    And, this child didn¡¯t let him down.


    It possessed a Spirit Root!


    ¡°The palpitation brought by this Spirit Root seems to be stronger than the previous two times.¡±


    Lu Changsheng experienced the fleeting palpitation of the Spirit Root.


    With three children possessing Spirit Roots, and after experiencing three promotions, Lu Changsheng could also feel the subtle differences during the Spirit Root advancement.


    He was fairly certain about the Spirit Roots of the first three children.


    One ninth-grade Spirit Root, two eighth-grade Spirit Roots.


    Now, this child most likely had a seventh-grade Spirit Root.


    Just like Lu Miaoyun¡¯s Spirit Root!


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng let out a long breath, gazing in the direction of Qingzhu Mountain, and he returned home like an arrow.


    Half a day later.


    A steel-feathered eagle landed outside Qingzhu Mountain.


    Lu Changsheng recalled the steel-feathered eagle into his spiritual pet bag, took out his identity token, and after entering the valley, transformed into a blur, rushing towards home.


    ¡°Husband!¡±


    ¡°Husband!¡±


    ¡°Daddy, daddy!¡±


    ¡°Daddy¡¯s back!!!¡±


    When Lu Changsheng entered the estate, several women in the courtyard, along with playing children, showed joy upon seeing him and called out to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Husband, Sister Yun¡¯er has just given birth today, it¡¯s a boy.¡±


    One of the wives stepped forward and said to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Good, I¡¯ll go see Yun¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and quickly walked to a courtyard.


    In the courtyard, Lu Miaoyun was holding a swaddled baby and her face was radiating a maternal glow.


    Qu Zhenzhen and several other wives were beside her, watching the child and chatting with her.


    ¡°Husband!¡±


    The women saw Lu Changsheng return and were also very surprised.


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, then turned to Lu Miaoyun and said, ¡°Yun¡¯er, sorry, I encountered a little accident on the way, so I¡¯m late.¡±


    He had promised Lu Miaoyun that he would come back before the baby was born.


    Although the plan was to make it in time, he was half a day late due to the unexpected incident, which made him feel somewhat apologetic.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun had just given birth and was still a little weak, so her face was slightly pale.


    She looked at Lu Changsheng with concern and asked, ¡°Husband, what happened on the way, was there any danger?¡±


    ¡°It was just encountering a few small bandit cultivators, but I had protective talismans given by the grandmother, so there was no real danger.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said.


    ¡°Bandit cultivators!?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun and the other women were shocked to hear this, showing expressions of fear.


    They naturally knew that the cultivation world was very dangerous.


    There were many cultivators who bullied the weak, robbed, and killed for treasures.


    These cultivators were called bandit cultivators.


    These cultivators who became bandits also had certain strengths and methods.


    They hadn¡¯t expected their husband to encounter bandit cultivators on his way back.


    They also knew that their husband¡¯s cultivation level was not high.


    He had just broken through the Fourth Stage of Qi Refining not long ago, and hadn¡¯t experienced any intense battles.


    ¡°Husband, it¡¯s too dangerous for you to travel back and forth every month like this.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine with Sister Miaoge around, but in the future, if you¡¯re alone, you might encounter danger.¡±


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you tell Grandma and stop coming home every month, or wait until Second Grandpa comes home, and then you can come back with him.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said with a worried expression on her face.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt a warmth in his heart.


    He had also thought about this matter himself.


    He was thinking about bringing Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and a few other girls to Jiulong Market.


    Otherwise, running back and forth every month might lead to danger.


    Although he now has the cultivation of Sixth Stage of Qi Refining and can draw some high-quality talismans to defend against ordinary cultivators, what if he encounters a Foundation Building cultivator?


    And what if he encounters such unexpected situations again?


    What if romantic luck becomes a romantic disaster?


    So, for safety¡¯s sake, Lu Changsheng decided to try to avoid traveling back and forth.


    Just stay safe in Jiulong Market.


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk about this later. Let me see our child.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and planned to talk to the Fourth Elder about this matter later.


    Then he looked at the child in Lu Miaoyun¡¯s arms.


    Because both he and Lu Miaoyun were cultivators, this child was obviously much cuter.


    With two round eyes and smooth fair skin, not red or wrinkled.


    Holding the child in his hands, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    He could clearly feel that he would love this child more.


    ¡°As expected, it¡¯s impossible to treat everyone equally. There will always be favoritism.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly.


    He had known for a long time that when there were many children, he couldn¡¯t treat them all the same.


    It was fine with just Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Wuyou, Lu Wuyu, and Lu Xile, these few children at the beginning.


    But as the children gradually increased, apart from a few who usually pleased him, he would obviously favor those with Spirit Roots.


    ¡°Husband, why don¡¯t you give this child a name?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miaoyun looked at Lu Changsheng, who was holding the child with a happy face, and said softly.


    ¡°A name?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment and smiled, ¡°Let¡¯s call him Lu Yun.¡±


    ¡°Cloud signifies ambition, broad-mindedness, and a promising future, and it sounds similar to your ¡®Yun¡¯.¡±


    With so many children now, naming them was difficult.


    So Lu Changsheng was relatively casual about naming the child.


    ¡°Lu Yun.¡±


    When Lu Miaoyun heard this name, a hint of excitement appeared in her beautiful eyes, and she looked at Lu Changsheng with tenderness.


    Then she smiled at the child in the swaddle, ¡°From now on, you¡¯ll be called Lu Yun, Yun¡¯er.¡±


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    A nearby concubine teased.


    ¡°What little Yun¡¯er and big Yun¡¯er? In my heart, there¡¯s only one Yun¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately said as he embraced Lu Miaoyun beside him.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoyun instantly showed a shy expression, leaning sweetly in Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace, causing the concubines nearby to giggle with envy.


    In this way, Lu Changsheng stayed with Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and the other concubines.


    It wasn¡¯t until the next day that he had free time.


    He went to the study room and began to meditate and cultivate.


    He wanted to see how much his cultivation speed had increased with the addition of his son¡¯s Spirit Root.


    After an hour of cultivation,


    Lu Changsheng could sense that his cultivation speed had increased by almost twenty percent.


    This also confirmed to him that his son¡¯s Spirit Root was of the seventh grade!


    ¡°The cultivation speed of a seventh-grade Spirit Root is almost thirty percent faster than that of an eighth-grade Spirit Root, and it¡¯s easier to break through bottlenecks!¡±


    ¡°As long as this child grows up a bit and his Spirit Root matures, my Spirit Root will also advance to the seventh grade!¡±


    ¡°If the child in Zhenzhen¡¯s womb, which is due in next month, also has a Spirit Root, maybe my Spirit Root can directly advance to the seventh grade!¡±


    ¡°By then, it will be much simpler for me to break through the bottleneck from the sixth stage of Qi Refining to the seventh stage. Otherwise, who knows how long it will take for me to break through from the mid-stage to the late stage of Qi Refining.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes flickered with anticipation.


    Just now, he had cultivated for an hour, but there was almost no movement in his Dantian.


    He couldn¡¯t help but sigh at the difficulty of breaking through from the mid-stage to the late stage of Qi Refining.


    Thinking back to when he broke through from the third stage of Qi Refining to the fourth stage, it took him more than a year.


    The bottleneck from the mid-stage to the late stage of Qi Refining would only be more difficult, probably taking three to five years.


    But Lu Changsheng was already very satisfied.


    If it weren¡¯t for this wave of peach blossom luck, he wouldn¡¯t even know how long it would take to break through from the fourth stage of Qi Refining to the sixth stage.


    Even experiencing it just now, breaking through from the fourth stage of Qi Refining to the sixth stage in three days, made Lu Changsheng feel a bit reluctant to work hard.


    He longed for the wonderful three days and nights.


    ¡°If I could have continued for ten days or half a month back then, could I have directly advanced to the peak of Qi Refining?¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think.


    But he also knew it was impossible.


    Not to mention whether others would agree, such advancement probably wasn¡¯t that simple.


    ¡°Sigh, Lu Changsheng, how could you have such thoughts?¡±


    As soon as this thought arose, Lu Changsheng immediately felt a bit decadent.


    ¡°Even if I increase my strength through this method and break through realms, what good will it do?¡±


    ¡°If you improve in this way, your state of mind, means, and strength will not be worthy of this realm of cultivation, which will lead to a hollow foundation!¡±


    ¡°Only through one¡¯s own efforts, step by step, down-to-earth, having more children, and improving yourself is the way to go!¡±


    ¡°Everything else is just clouds, only by marrying and having children, steadily improving oneself, can one reach the end!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately reflected on himself, abandoning the idea of wandering off track in his mind, firmly believing in and adhering to the principle of ¡®more children, more blessings¡¯ relying solely on his own efforts to improve!


    ¡°Ah, never forget your original intentions, to maintain consistency, one must always remember their heart!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.


    Then, he took out his talisman-making tools, preparing to attempt drawing top-quality talismans!


    His inability to draw high-level talismans before was mainly due to his cultivation level.


    Now, with his cultivation breaking through the peak of Sixth Stage Qi Refining, this aspect was also resolved.


    After laying out the talisman paper, Lu Changsheng held the talisman brush and lightly dipped it in spirit ink.


    Then, the spiritual power flowing within his body reached his palm and extended to the brush, causing the tip of the pen to emit a spiritual glow.


    As the pen tip fell, it moved like a dragon and snake, with the strokes of the pen emitting spiritual power, flowing smoothly like clouds and water, without any hesitation.


    After a moment, Lu Changsheng raised his hand.


    There were lightning arcs pervading the paper on the table.


    A top-quality first-grade talisman, Lightning Inducing Talisman was completed!


    Previously, Lu Changsheng found it somewhat difficult to draw the Lightning Inducing Talisman.


    He had to be extremely careful and meticulous during the process to avoid failure.


    But now, it was as easy as eating and drinking for him.


    ¡°With my current cultivation at Qi Refining Stage Six, I can probably draw three or four top-quality talismans at once.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt the consumption of spiritual power in his body and muttered to himself.


    Drawing a Lightning Inducing Talisman before had left him feeling completely drained.


    Immediately after, Lu Changsheng took out another piece of talisman paper and began to draw a top-quality first-grade talisman¡ªLightning Flash Talisman!


    Drawing the Lightning Flash Talisman, Lu Changsheng¡¯s face also became more serious and focused.


    The talisman brush moved swiftly, slowly delineating on the paper to form a pattern of spiritual lines that shimmered with spiritual light.


    However, before he had finished delineating half of it, the talisman paper suddenly broke with a ¡®crack¡¯ sound, emitting blue smoke.


    ¡°My cultivation had just broken through to the peak of Qi Refining Stage Six, and I¡¯m not yet familiar with it so my control is still lacking.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    He immediately knew where the problem lay.


    One was the medium-grade talisman brush, which was still lacking for drawing top-quality talismans.


    Secondly, his control over spiritual power was also insufficient.


    So, the combination of these two problems resulted in too much spiritual power during the delineation process, making the lines unstable, thus causing the talisman to fail.


    However, these were not issues, as long as he became a bit more familiar with it.


    Feeling his own spiritual power, Lu Changsheng decided not to continue drawing talismans for now.


    He planned to try drawing top-quality talismans later, after his spiritual power and mind had recovered.


    There was no problem drawing top-quality talismans with his cultivation at Qi Refining Stage Six.


    But he could only draw one at a time, and he couldn¡¯t draw them consecutively.


    He had just finished drawing a first-class talisman and a half-class talisman, which also consumed a lot of energy, so he had to go slowly.


    And this matter wasn¡¯t urgent for the time being.


    Lu Changsheng headed out, preparing to go to the residence of the Fourth Elder to discuss his recent activities with her.


    However, just as he stepped out, he learned that the Fourth Elder had already come to his house to visit his great-grandson.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng went to the backyard.


    He immediately saw the Fourth Elder holding his son, Lu Yun, with a loving expression on her face, chatting and laughing with Lu Miaoyun.


    ¡°Grandmother.¡±


    Lu Changsheng approached and bowed slightly.


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯re here.¡±


    The Fourth Elder nodded towards Lu Changsheng and said, ¡°I just heard from Yun that you encountered trouble with rogue cultivators on your way back?¡±


    ¡°Yes, but with the talismans you gave me, there were no major mishaps.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied thus.


    ¡°Grandmother also thought about it just now. You traveling alone like this is indeed prone to danger.¡±


    ¡°Even with talismans on you, it¡¯s not completely safe.¡±


    ¡°So, Grandmother was thinking, why don¡¯t you just stop going to Jiulong Market? I¡¯ll find someone else to manage the spiritual talisman shop there, and you can stay at home with peace of mind.¡±


    The Fourth Elder spoke.


    She wanted Lu Changsheng to manage the shop at Jiulong Market to gain experience and learn some things.


    But if something unexpected happened on his frequent trips, it would not be worth the risk.


    Therefore, she would rather Lu Changsheng stay on Qingzhu Mountain all the time.


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised at her words.


    He thought the Fourth Elder would let him skip coming back every month.


    He didn¡¯t expect the Fourth Elder to directly ask him not to leave Qingzhu Mountain.


    If it were before, he wouldn¡¯t mind.


    Just staying on Qingzhu Mountain would be fine.


    But now, having experienced the convenience of Jiulong Market, he leaned more towards staying there for the long term.


    Otherwise, he would be spending all day in Qingzhu Mountain, and it would be quite a hassle whether it was buying materials for the Hundred Refining Treasure Body Technique, materials for making talismans, earning spiritual stones, or getting new girls.


    ¡°Grandmother, Changsheng still wants to go to Jiulong Market to gain some experience outside.¡±


    ¡°But I plan to bring Yun and the others to Jiulong Market later. When I come back on normal days, I¡¯ll come back with the Second Elder.¡±


    Lu Changsheng expressed his thoughts.


    Yesterday, he also heard Lu Miaoyun say that the Second Elder would come back every once in a while.


    ¡°That¡¯s fine too. With your talent in talisman crafting, Grandmother doesn¡¯t have much to teach you, and there¡¯s no need for you to come back every month.¡±


    ¡°As for Yun and the others, you and your wife can discuss it yourselves. Coming back with the Second Elder shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡±


    ¡°The Second Elder comes back about once every six months, so it¡¯s about time.¡±


    The Fourth Elder pondered for a moment and nodded.


    She could also understand Lu Changsheng¡¯s thoughts.


    After all, a young man in his twenties wouldn¡¯t want to stay cooped up on Qingzhu Mountain all day long.


    Soon after, Lu Changsheng finished chatting with the Fourth Elder, and then had a conversation with Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and others.


    They also finalized their plans for the future.


    This time, he would stay at home until Qu Zhenzhen gave birth, and then return to Jiulong Market.


    As for Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, they weren¡¯t in a hurry to go to Jiulong Market either.


    They would first take care of themselves and their children on Qingzhu Mountain.


    Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Wuyou, and Lu Wuyu, this batch of children, were recently sent by Lu Miaoyun to study at the Bai Lu Manor.


    If they all left, there would be no one left to look after so many children at home.


    So, Lu Changsheng settled down in Qingzhu Valley and waited for Qu Zhenzhen to give birth.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng also experimented a bit with the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique to see its effects.


    It must be said that it truly deserved its reputation as a Genuine Level body-refining technique.


    Just in the first stage, the physical body was comparable to a magical weapon, capable of resisting attacks from ten women at night!


    It made him think, when could he obtain another technique to cultivate his internal organs.


    It would be best if it could turn the kidneys into perpetual furnaces!


    In the blink of an eye, a month passed.


    One day, Lu Changsheng was feeding the Nine Netherworld Hound in the courtyard.


    The Nine Netherworld Hound was now over a meter tall, with jet-black fur shining brightly. Its teeth were sharp and its vertical pupils on its forehead were intimidating.


    Lu Changsheng felt that in a few more years, anyone could see the extraordinary nature of the Nine Netherworld Hound.


    The idea he had before about releasing the Nine Netherworld Hound to let it grow up on its own seemed like something he might really consider now.


    Just then, Qu Zhenzhen suddenly cried out in pain, indicating that she was about to give birth.

 Chapter 83: Giving Birth! Pregnancy +10! Lottery!

    Outside the delivery room.Lu Changsheng held his son, Lu Quanzhen, and waited outside with several concubines.


    Lu Quanzhen was his and Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s first child, with an eighth-grade Spirit Root.


    ¡°Wow!¡±


    Before long, a clear cry sounded from the delivery room, lifting Lu Changsheng¡¯s spirits.


    However, at this moment, he didn¡¯t feel anything unusual.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng knew.


    The child Qu Zhenzhen gave birth to doesn¡¯t have a Spirit Root.


    After waiting for so long, at this moment, knowing that the child doesn¡¯t have a Spirit Root, it¡¯s impossible for him not to feel disappointed.


    But in a moment, Lu Changsheng felt relieved.


    Even if both husband and wife have Spirit Roots, the probability of their child having one is only one or two in ten.


    Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s first child and the child born to Lu Miaoyun last month both had Spirit Roots, which was already considered fortunate.


    How could one expect every child to have a Spirit Root?


    Lu Changsheng was very open-minded about this. Holding Lu Quanzhen he walked into the delivery room.


    The midwife immediately handed him a swaddled baby, carefully passing it to Lu Changsheng, with a smile on her face, ¡°Congratulations, young master, it¡¯s a girl.¡±


    ¡°Good, thank you for your hard work.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and took the swaddled baby, and looked at her.


    Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s previous child was a boy, and now they have a girl, so they have both a son and a daughter.


    ¡°Quanzhen, this is your little sister.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the newborn and said to Lu Quanzhen.


    ¡°Mua mua.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen was already a year and a half old, and was able to say some simple words.


    Looking curiously at his newborn sister, he babbled.


    Lu Changsheng went to the bedside, put down Lu Quanzhen, and held Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s small hand tenderly, ¡°Zhenzhen, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡±


    He had always cherished this girl who he had rescued halfway.


    On one hand, she was indeed obedient, sensible, and lovable.


    On the other hand, Qu Zhenzhen had a Spirit Root, and when he brought her back to Qingzhu Mountain, he had utilitarian motives.


    Moreover, her unfortunate background, lonely and destitute, with only him to rely on, made him love her even more. S?a?ch* Th? N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Husband.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen smiled and called out to Lu Changsheng, then tried to sit up to look at the child.


    ¡°Look, how cute she is. When she grows up, she¡¯ll definitely be as cute as you, Zhenzhen.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and immediately handed the child to her to see.


    ¡°Quanzhen, you must take good care of your sister in the future and protect her, understand?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen smiled again, then looked at her son, Lu Quanzhen, who was still puzzled beside her, and said gently.


    Seeing Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s expression, Lu Changsheng knew she was thinking of her own childhood, thinking of her brother, Qu Changge.


    He hadn¡¯t told Qu Zhenzhen about Qu Changge¡¯s cultivation of demonic arts.


    He just said to her that they were still searching, and there was no news.


    Now that over two years have passed, and there¡¯s still no news of my brother. Qu Zhenzhen gradually realizes that the situation with her brother was probably dire.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng held Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s hand and gently comforted her, ¡°With me here, I¡¯ll take care of you all and protect you all.¡±


    In this world, wives and children are also his soft spot and one of his motivations to strive.


    In his view, if he can¡¯t even protect his wives and children, then cultivating immortality would be in vain.


    ¡°Husband, have you thought of a name for this child?¡±


    Upon hearing this Qu Zhenzhen revealed a sweet smile on her delicate face.


    ¡°Let¡¯s call her Yuzhen.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment and gave the little girl in his arms a name.


    ¡°Quanzhen, Yuzhen.¡±


    When Qu Zhenzhen heard the name, she muttered silently, and then said softly to the little girl: ¡°Yuzhen, Lu Yuzhen.¡±


    The baby in her arms also babbled, as if responding.


    Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng and Qu Zhenzhen couldn¡¯t help but smile at each other.


    Immediately, the couple talked for a while, and Lu Changsheng asked Qu Zhenzhen to have a good rest and took the child out of the room.


    On a solemn, and eerie high platform, the dark wind howled.


    Around the high platform, there are tall metal flagpoles, and the black flags were embroidered with different forms of demon patterns.


    Some with three heads and six arms, some with ferocious faces, some covered in eyes, some with demon heads on human bodies with wings, and some with no heads and their faces on their chests.


    These diverse and lifelike patterns give people a chilling feeling, as if being watched by demons.


    In the center of the high platform, a young man in his twenties with a stern face and white hair sat cross-legged. Around him were inscriptions of many eerie patterns and runes.


    At this moment, within these runic patterns, dark red blood lines flowed, constantly converging towards the young man with white hair at the center.


    The white-haired young man was filled with pain, his fists clenched, veins bulging, blood vessels pulsating, and cold sweat dripping from his body.


    But the young man with white hair just clenched his teeth tightly and endured it silently.


    After who knows how long, the demon patterns on the flags around the high platform seem to come alive.


    Suddenly, crimson eyes open, looking at the young man with white hair, causing the entire high platform to be enveloped in a lot of blood-colored light.


    Under this blood-colored light, the young man with white hair groaned suddenly.


    Blood flowed from his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, veins and blood vessels bulged from his body like earthworms, almost bursting.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    At this moment, the young man with white hair, covered in blood, suddenly bursts out a thin membrane as crimson as blood.


    This thin membrane flows slowly on the surface of his body like undried blood, slowly turning into a strange blood-colored armor.


    Causing dark red demonic patterns to appear on the young man¡¯s face and skin.


    ¡°Not bad, in less than a year¡¯s time, you¡¯ve cultivated the Demonic Art.¡±


    Just then, a young man dressed in a black robe, exceptionally handsome, walked out of the void.


    He looked at the young man with white hair and showed a satisfied smile.


    Then, with a wave of his hand, he disappeared from the high platform with the young man with white hair.


    Four days after Qu Zhenzhen gave birth, Lu Miaoge also returned to Qingzhu Mountain.


    And she made an appointment with Lu Changsheng to return to Jiulong Market three days later.


    During these days, Lu Changsheng discussed with his wives and concubines, and ultimately decided to let them stay at Qingzhu Mountain.


    It¡¯s not only inconvenient to come and go.


    There are also so many children at home who need care, and it¡¯s really hard to leave.


    During this month at home, Lu Changsheng did not slack off. Through his efforts, he got two of his wives pregnant.


    Counting these two children, he now has thirty-four children.


    But thinking about his twenty-ninth and thirtieth children, who are still about three months away from being born, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    He felt that he had been a bit negligent during that time, to have such a long gap.


    Three days later.


    Lu Changsheng rode a steel-feathered eagle and set off for Jiulong Market with Lu Miaoge.


    Before leaving, the fourth elder gave him three talismans for protection.


    Two Lightning Inducing Talismans and one Lightning Flash Talisman.


    Because Lu Changsheng had previously told the fourth elder that he used these two talismans when he encountered rogue cultivators.


    Although Lu Changsheng now had nine high-grade talismans in his storage bag.


    But he naturally accepted the kind intentions of the fourth elder with joy and gratitude.


    The two of them traveled to Jiulong Market smoothly without any unexpected situations.


    This made Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but ask Lu Miaoge if she had encountered any accidents or rogue cultivators during her travels to and from Jiulong Market over the years.


    Lu Miaoge said that she had encountered rogue cultivators only once in three years.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but shake his head, wondering if he was just unlucky or looked like an easy target.


    After returning to their residence, Lu Changsheng learned from Xiao Qing that the family next door on the left had moved out about half a month after he returned to Qingzhu Mountain.


    This made Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but secretly wonder if the attack he suffered was related to this neighbor.


    After all, according to the previous speculation of the lure demon incense, the two rogue cultivators who intercepted him in Jiulong Market must have accomplices.


    And when he visited this neighbor before, he felt a murderous aura from the other party, making it difficult to approach.


    Moreover, the fact that the neighbor moved out half a month after he left was too much of a coincidence.


    However, whether the neighbor was related or not, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t be sure, so he just became a bit more cautious.


    Later, Lu Changsheng carefully sold off some of the stolen goods through disguises.


    He kept the medium-grade talisman shield and a flying talisman for himself, and sold all the other seven low-grade talismans, four medium-grade talismans, and one flying talisman.


    These talismans were sold for a total of nine hundred and eight spirit stones.


    The robes and shoes were somewhat damaged, and their value was greatly reduced. Plus, they were sold to a recycling shop, so the price was low.


    Otherwise, if he had set up a stall to sell them himself, he could have earned dozens more spirit stones.


    As for the miscellaneous items such as pills and talismans from the two rogue cultivators, it was not easy to recover.


    Lu Changsheng just used what he could use himself and left the rest.


    Previously, he had harvested three hundred and sixty-two spirit stones from the two rogue cultivators.


    With a shield artifact and a flying artifact in hand, as well as earning nine hundred and eight spirit stones, Lu Changsheng was extremely satisfied with this windfall.


    He didn¡¯t find the two robbers so detestable anymore.


    While selling the artifacts, he also casually sold more than a hundred low-grade talismans.


    He made a profit of two hundred and eleven spirit stones.


    Looking at the huge sum of spirit stones on him, Lu Changsheng directly spent a large sum, spending six hundred and thirty-four spirit stones to purchase a high-grade armor artifact.


    This armor artifact had seven major effects: adjustable size, spell immunity, invisibility, spring-like effect, dust resistance, evil resistance, and protection.


    What Lu Changsheng liked most were naturally the spell immunity and protection effects.


    This spell immunity was naturally not true immunity but could basically ignore most spells from the early stages of Qi Refining.


    For mid-stage Qi Refining spells, it could also reduce and mitigate damage.


    As for the protection effect, there was no need for further explanation.


    In the face of danger, it could passively trigger a protection spell that could withstand a blow from a Qi Refining Stage Nine cultivator.


    It was precisely for these two effects that Lu Changsheng was willing to spend so many spirit stones to purchase this artifact.


    After that, he spent two hundred and nineteen spirit stones to buy a medium-grade belt artifact.


    This belt artifact mainly had two effects: storage and protection.


    What Lu Changsheng mainly valued was the protection.


    After all, the previous wave of ambushes made Lu Changsheng have a special liking for this kind of magic weapon with self-defense.


    With talismans and treasures on him, his output was already maximized, so now all he needed was good armor.


    After purchasing two magic weapons, Lu Changsheng had to take precautions against the robbers¡¯ accomplices.


    He spent another five hundred spirit stones to purchase a set of formation tools and set them up in his own yard.


    This was a set of first-order medium-grade formations, a small five-element formation, with the effects of attack, defense, and trapping enemies all in one.


    It was no problem dealing with mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators.


    It also had some effect against late-stage Qi Refining cultivators.


    After buying things, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but shake his head and sigh. He was indeed someone who used as many spirit stones as he had.


    He simply couldn¡¯t save spirit stones.


    But this was also the situation for most cultivators.


    Most cultivators had the mentality of ¡°stockpile resources and I¡¯ll stockpile weapons; your wealth is my granary¡± mentality.


    If you have spirit stones but don¡¯t use them to improve your strength, you may end up giving them away to others, so not many people will save money and resources.


    In the days that followed, Lu Changsheng¡¯s daily routine was cultivation, making talismans, going to work, and coming home to make babies.


    After nearly half a month of effort, Guan Xin, who was the focus of Lu Changsheng¡¯s attention and had a Spirit Root, successfully became pregnant.


    After Guan Xin became pregnant, Lu Changsheng was actually quite casual about the remaining nine maids.


    Whether they got pregnant or not didn¡¯t matter to him.


    But as long as such things happened once or twice when there was nothing else going on, getting pregnant was just a matter of time.


    A month later, Lu Changsheng¡¯s maids, Night Lotus and Blue Orchid, became pregnant.


    ¡°Haitang and Baihe were arranged by me to be housekeepers, so they have chores to do usually, so I will try not to get them pregnant.¡±


    ¡°But at this rate, with only five maids left, won¡¯t it be that within two or three months, most of them will also get pregnant?¡±


    ¡°By then, do I have to buy another batch of maids? What am I becoming? A pig breeder?¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed deeply.


    Deep down, he still felt a bit uneasy about this, carrying some psychological burden.


    He felt that he was born purely for the sake of giving birth, without any emotional lubrication, and seemed too much like a stud, which was not good.


    ¡°No, the women in the White Jade Tower are already unfortunate souls. What I¡¯m doing is to rescue them from suffering, it¡¯s like building a seven-tier pagoda!¡±


    ¡°And besides, I¡¯m doing this for cultivation, for immortality, for the Dao. So whether it¡¯s breeding or not, even if others don¡¯t understand, as long as I have a clear conscience, it¡¯s fine!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, his eyes showing determination towards cultivation.


    Another month passed.


    The maids Hongmian, Zimei, and Xueshao became pregnant.


    Lu Changsheng planned that when the remaining two maids got pregnant, he would go to the White Jade Tower again.


    By then, he would have saved up some spare money.


    He wanted to see if there were any unfortunate souls with Spirit Roots.


    One day, when Lu Changsheng came to the spiritual talisman shop, Lu Miaoge said to him, ¡°Changsheng, by now you¡¯re familiar with the shop here, so you can handle it by yourself.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m planning to stay in the Eastern District after this month ends and won¡¯t come here often.¡±


    ¡°If you have anything, you can send a message or come over to find me.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said this.


    She had mentioned this to Lu Changsheng before, that once he got familiar and adapted, she wouldn¡¯t come over.


    ¡°Alright, Sister Miaoge, you can rest assured, I¡¯ll take care of the shop.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He had been in the spiritual talisman shop for more than half a year.


    During this half year, he had completely understood and mastered the situation of the spiritual talisman shop.


    There were no problems managing it.


    Moreover, in the first two months, Lu Miaoge had completely delegated authority and didn¡¯t interfere at all.


    She only came here to help Lu Changsheng if he had any questions.


    So last month, Lu Changsheng also found a partner.


    He directly bought more than 100 low-grade talismans and 30 medium-grade talismans from the store every month.


    As for the price, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t take advantage of him and gave a discount of thirty percent.


    This was mainly to save the trouble and risk of going out to sell them frequently.


    As for high-grade talismans and top-grade talismans, Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t put them up for sale in the shop yet.


    He planned to consider putting a few high-grade talismans in the shop for sale after a while.


    Two days later.


    The shopkeeper Zhang Shan handed over the goods and the list to Lu Changsheng for inspection.


    Now without Lu Miaoge, Lu Changsheng spent a full three days inspecting all the goods.


    ¡°It feels like relying solely on me to inspect is really consuming too much time and energy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, feeling a bit dizzy. When Lu Miaoge was around before, it was okay, working together made things easier.


    But now, being alone here to inspect the quality of goods, it¡¯s just too tedious and too annoying.


    ¡°Gao He is also a medium-grade talisman, what if I ask him to come over and help every month?¡±


    Suddenly, Lu Changsheng remembered his neighbor, Gao He.


    Normally, Gao He would come over to chat with him when he had nothing to do, inviting him over for tea.


    After so long, Lu Changsheng felt that Gao He was a pretty decent person.


    So he thought, why not ask Gao He to come over and help out for a few days every month.


    Of course, he wouldn¡¯t let Gao He work for nothing, he could consider it as asking if Gao He would like to earn some extra money.


    ¡°Tonight, after I get back home, I¡¯ll go ask Gao He.¡±


    Lu Changsheng made up his mind and planned to ask later.


    There¡¯s nothing to be embarrassed about in doing such a thing.


    Night fell.


    Lu Changsheng returned home, had dinner, did some exercise, then knocked on the door of Gao He¡¯s house next door.


    Gao He was teaching his daughter Gao Xiaoya how to make talismans. His usually kind and wealthy face was a little distorted at this moment.


    ¡°Uncle Lu!¡±


    ¡°Dad, Uncle Lu is here, you guys talk, I¡¯ll go make tea for you!¡±


    Gao Xiaoya¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw Lu Changsheng, and she immediately showed a look of relief and got up to make tea.


    She had no interest in making talismans at all, nor did she have any talent for it.


    But Gao He wanted his daughter to master this skill, even if she had no talent, he was willing to spend money on it.


    ¡°Brother Lu, is there something you need?¡±


    Gao He could only smile helplessly at his daughter¡¯s behavior and asked aloud.


    Usually, it was he who invited Lu Changsheng, and Lu Changsheng rarely took the initiative to come over and chat with him.


    So when he saw Lu Changsheng coming over, he guessed there must be something going on.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing major.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately explained his business and offered to pay ten spirit stones for a day¡¯s work.


    For a medium-grade talisman maker, this price was already quite good.


    ¡°Since Brother Lu trusts me, I¡¯m more than willing to help out with this kind of thing.¡±


    Gao He patted his chest at the words and smiled warmly.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll trouble Brother Gao when the time comes.¡±


    After Lu Changsheng finished speaking, he chatted with Gao He for a while before preparing to leave.


    Gao Xiaoya, who had brewed the tea, saw Lu Changsheng was about to leave.


    She immediately called out, ¡°Uncle Lu, why don¡¯t you stay for a while longer, have a cup of tea before you go?¡±


    ¡°No, I have something else to do.¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand and left.


    He wasn¡¯t interested in getting involved in the affairs between father and daughter.


    Just as Lu Changsheng stepped out the door, he heard Gao Xiaoya screaming and shouting, prompting him to shake his head and smile wryly.


    In the blink of an eye, another half month had passed.


    The remaining two maids, Qinghe and Shuixian, were also pregnant.


    Haitang and Baihe, the other two maids, were assigned daily tasks by Lu Changsheng.


    The other seven maids, within a little over four months, were all pregnant.


    This was despite Lu Changsheng not returning to Qingzhu Mountain for over a month.


    Just as Lu Changsheng was planning to visit White Jade Tower one day, a system notification suddenly rang in his mind.


    ¡¾Congratulations to the host for reaching a total of thirty offspring, gaining one chance to draw a prize!¡¿

 Chapter 84: The Dao Shouldnt Be So Narrow, Nor Should Dao Companions Be So Few!

    ¡°Hmm, thirty offspring!?¡±¡°Did Ji¡¯er and Shui¡¯er give birth to their children?¡±


    Upon hearing the sudden alert from the system, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel excited.


    He immediately knew that Ji¡¯er and Shui¡¯er, the two women at Qingzhu Mountain, had given birth to their children.


    The lack of palpitations during this period also meant that neither of their children had a Spirit Root.


    ¡°I wonder what color hair and eyes the children will have.¡±


    Lu Changsheng wondered.


    He had been quite curious about this matter all along.


    Previously, he had even looked up information on this.


    But the books didn¡¯t give a clear answer, only saying that it mostly depended on the bloodlines of both parents.


    Without thinking much about it, Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, slowly exhaled, and silently prayed, ¡°System, I want to draw a lottery!¡±


    Immediately, a pale red virtual roulette wheel appeared.


    ¡°I wonder what I¡¯ll draw this time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the spinning wheel and murmured to himself, then directly said, ¡°Start the lottery!¡±


    With a thought, a golden light suddenly appeared around the pale red Roulette Wheel, and it began to spin.


    Five seconds later, the golden light gradually slowed down, step by step, until it finally stopped at the treasure award.


    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the treasure: Black Dragon Magic Bead!¡¿


    [The reward has been sent to the system space, and the host can check it at any time.]


    A black light circulated, with a faintly visible pattern of a dragon bead emerging from the roulette wheel, accompanied by a system alert sound.


    ¡°A treasure!?¡±


    ¡°Wow, finally something I wanted!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes lit up as he saw the reward he drew this time, his face filled with excitement and joy.


    The magical weapons used by cultivators are divided from low to high: magical weapons, spiritual weapons, magical treasures, spiritual treasures, and heavenly spiritual treasures.


    They correspond to the Qi Refining period, Foundation Establishment stage, Core Formation Stage, Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, and Divine Transformation Stage, respectively, and are used by cultivators at different stages.


    For example, treasures can only be wielded by Core Formation stage cultivators.


    Naturally, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t wield a treasure.


    But his Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique could refine the treasure into his body to accelerate cultivation.


    Previously, even a fragment of a broken treasure had greatly accelerated his progress in the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    Now that he had obtained a complete treasure, wouldn¡¯t his progress soar?


    Lu Changsheng immediately looked at the system space.


    To see what grade the treasure he drew belonged to and what effects it had.


    [Treasure: Black Dragon Magic Bead]


    [Grade: medium-grade magic treasure]


    [Description: Made by refining the soul of a third-order evil dragon into a mysterious Yin Bead. When activated, it emits a black light that can suppress the flesh and taint the soul of the target. When activated to the extreme, it can control the soul of the evil dragon within the bead to attack the enemy. The longer it is used, the more fierce the evil dragon¡¯s power becomes, and the harder it is to control.]


    ¡°Black Dragon Magic Bead, a medium-grade magic treasure!¡±


    ¡°It can emit black light, suppress the flesh, taint the soul, and control the soul of the evil dragon to attack.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the description of this treasure¡¯s grade and was very satisfied.


    He thought that a medium-grade magic treasure was already quite good. s?a??h th? N?v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Looking at the description of the treasure¡¯s effect, he also knew that this was a treasure more inclined towards attack.


    Actually, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t too concerned about the effects of the treasure.


    He had always hoped to obtain a treasure just to practice the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    As for its specific functions, he felt it didn¡¯t matter much, as long as it was adequate.


    ¡°However, it¡¯s also a good thing that this treasure has attack capabilities.¡±


    ¡°After all, the Treasure Bone Technique in the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique uses treasures to nurture the bones, allowing the bones to partially unleash the power of the treasures.¡±


    ¡°Once my bones are nurtured, perhaps I can directly control the soul of a dragon and kill enemies!¡±


    Lu Changsheng licked his lips, still quite looking forward to the effect of nurturing his bones with this treasure.


    He imagined that once his bones were formed, if he encountered danger, he could directly activate the Black Dragon Bead, control the soul of a dragon, and kill the enemy.


    Anyone seeing a Qi Refining stage or Foundation Establishment stage cultivator displaying such means of attack would be caught off guard and baffled.


    Soon after.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s thoughts moved, extracting the Black Dragon Bead from the system space.


    A fist-sized bead, as heavy as a few hundred pounds, fell into Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand.


    The bead was quite heavy, estimated to weigh several hundred pounds.


    It felt slightly cool in his hand, but not cold at all.


    The surface of the bead was very pure, without any impurities, only a faint black light flowing.


    Inside the bead, one could clearly see a mini ink-black dragon lurking.


    ¡°So this is a magic treasure.¡±


    Lu Changsheng curiously examined the Black Dragon bead in his hand.


    This was his first time seeing a treasure.


    However, after looking at it for a few moments, he didn¡¯t see anything special about it, feeling it was just like that.


    Lu Changsheng arrived at the lounge on the third floor and started to prepare for refining this Black Dragon Bead.


    He couldn¡¯t wait to condense it into his body to practice the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique and nurture his bones.


    After all, not long ago, he had successfully entered the threshold of the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, experiencing the benefits of body refinement and strength.


    Although his body was already very good and healthy.


    But the feeling of being so strong, full of strength, and commanding ten women at night was completely different.


    ¡°Swoosh!¡±


    Lu Changsheng activated the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, and the spiritual energy in his body turned into a flame, starting to refine the Black Dragon Bead in front of him.


    Under the refinement of the spiritual flame, a faint black aura spiraled out from the Black Dragon Bead in front of him, lingering and rising.


    The evil soul of the lurking dragon inside also stirred at this moment, vivid and lifelike, as if it wanted to break free from the Bead.


    Lu Changsheng remained calm, knowing that this was the treasure being activated, and continued to refine it with the fire of spiritual energy.


    And so, time passed bit by bit.


    After a long time, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and a bitter smile appeared on his face, ¡°It¡¯s not easy to refine this Black Dragon Treasure and assimilate it into the body.¡±


    ¡°With my current cultivation at the peak of Qi Refining Stage Six, it may take two or three months to refine this treasure completely.¡±


    In the previous refining process, he depleted his spiritual power, yet he couldn¡¯t even refine one percent of the treasure.


    Having experienced refining the black iron block before, he knew that obtaining treasures was not easy, let alone refining them.


    But he didn¡¯t expect it to be this difficult.


    ¡°Two or three months, so be it. After all, it¡¯s a treasure, and it¡¯s normal to take some time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed lightly and put away the Black Dragon Bead.


    Taking out a spirit stone, he sat down and practiced, replenishing his spiritual power.


    He hadn¡¯t drawn any talismans today yet.


    After his spiritual power had recovered sufficiently, Lu Changsheng took out his talisman-making tools and drew two medium-grade talismans and two high-grade talismans in the talisman room.


    Now that his cultivation was sufficient, he didn¡¯t need to use premium talisman paper and premium spiritual ink to draw high-grade talismans.


    Ordinary high-grade talismans could be drawn using Advanced Level talisman paper and ink, saving a lot of costs.


    After finishing the talismans, seeing that it was getting dark, Lu Changsheng thought it better to make an early start and go to the White Jade Tower.


    Now that he had stored over three hundred spirit stones again, he could afford to take in a few more unfortunate women.


    He also wanted to see if there were any unfortunate individuals with Spirit Roots.


    After all, if he wanted to have more children with Spirit Roots, he needed women who possessed Spirit Roots.


    Out of his thirty children, only four had Spirit Roots.


    Among these four, Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaoyun¡¯s two daughters each had one.


    Among the many wives who had given birth, only two children had Spirit Roots.


    This made Lu Changsheng inevitably hold some expectations for the children in the bellies of Shao Yuyao, Xiao Qing, and Guan Xin.


    After informing the shopkeeper Zhang Shan, Lu Changsheng left and headed towards the White Jade Tower.


    ¡°Brother Lu, where are you going?¡±


    Passing by the Jade Feast Pavilion, the owner, Yu Maocheng, saw Lu Changsheng and greeted him.


    Since they lived across from each other and their shops were next to each other, they would usually greet each other and chat for a while when they met.


    Especially after a recent conversation where Yu Maocheng learned that Lu Changsheng was not a member of the Lu Family but rather a son-in-law, it felt like finding a kindred spirit.


    He complained to Lu Changsheng about his marriage, expressing some regret about marrying into a cultivation family.


    Although it was good to have powerful backing, it was also easy to be bossed around by his wife after marriage.


    As a spiritual chef, he was busy every day, and he only had ten spirit stones of pocket money per month.


    Lu Changsheng naturally didn¡¯t resonate with this sentiment.


    But he didn¡¯t say much, just responded with a few words, expressing that it was not easy, and indicated that his wife was still reasonable in this regard.


    At that time, Yu Maocheng didn¡¯t notice Lu Changsheng¡¯s tone and would come to drink and chat with Lu Changsheng whenever he had time.


    It wasn¡¯t until shortly after, when Yu Maocheng saw the bustling scene of women in Lu Changsheng¡¯s courtyard, that he froze and fell silent.


    At that moment, the way he looked at Lu Changsheng changed.


    Of course, afterward, they didn¡¯t become distant because of this incident.


    Usually, things were the same; they greeted each other when they met, exchanged pleasantries, and invited each other to the Jade Feast Pavilion for meals.


    But he no longer went to drink with Lu Changsheng and complained about his married life.


    He knew that complaining to someone like Lu Changsheng was like playing the lute to a cow. He simply couldn¡¯t understand their pain and had no resonance with it.


    ¡°I feel like there are too few maids at home, so I¡¯m planning to go to the White Jade Tower to take a look,¡± Lu Changsheng replied with a smile.


    Then he warmly invited, ¡°Brother Yu, would you like to come along? Let me tell you, this White Jade Tower¡­¡±


    ¡°Get lost, get lost, get lost!¡±


    Yu Maocheng heard this and immediately turned black-faced, quickly waving his hand.


    ¡°Brother Yu, as the saying goes, the great way should not be so small, and fellow cultivators should not be so few. So, the more fellow cultivators, the firmer the path in one¡¯s heart!¡± Lu Changsheng joked, striding toward the White Jade Tower in search of enlightenment.


    Watching Lu Changsheng¡¯s back, Yu Maocheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh slightly, showing a hint of envy in his eyes.


    He knew that Lu Changsheng had more than ten maids at home and now he was going to visit the White Jade Tower.


    Thinking of himself, he sighed softly.


    At this moment, a woman in her thirties with a beautiful face came to Yu Maocheng¡¯s side and said, ¡°Husband, are you envying Lu Changsheng? Do you also want to take in a few concubines?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yu Maocheng was startled, not expecting his wife to be right beside him.


    Immediately, he said with a serious face, ¡°No, absolutely not!¡±


    Although he had such thoughts, such things were absolutely not to be admitted.


    However, before he could explain, the woman sighed softly and said, ¡°Husband, we¡¯ve been married for twenty years. In these twenty years, I¡¯ve only given birth to four children for you¡ªFeng, Yun, Yu, and Xue. Among them, only Xue has a Spirit Root and can cultivate. If you want to take in a few concubines, it¡¯s fine.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that inappropriate?¡±


    Yu Maocheng said somewhat embarrassedly.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, dear husband. Whatever you like, I¡¯ll help you choose,¡± the woman said gently with a faint smile. ¡°How many do you want? Three, five, or ten?¡±


    ¡°No, no need. One is enough, just one.¡±


    Yu Maocheng smiled and said.


    ¡°I see, Yu Maocheng, when I married you as a young girl, I not only ran this restaurant for you, but I also gave birth to four children for you. Now you think I¡¯m old and want to take concubines, right?¡±


    His wife¡¯s face, which had been full of smiles a moment ago, suddenly turned cold. With a cold snort, she turned and walked away.


    Seeing this, Yu Maocheng sighed deeply, knowing he had made a mistake again.


    Immediately, he chased after her and tried to coax her: ¡°Madam, Madam, listen to my explanation. My feelings for you are as clear as day and night. How could I possibly have such thoughts? It was just a joke.¡±


    When Lu Changsheng arrived at the White Jade Tower, the red-dressed woman who greeted him remembered him. She immediately greeted him with a smile and led him to a room on the second floor.


    ¡°Master Lu, it¡¯s been a while. Jiuniang has been missing you so much~¡±


    In the room, dressed in a black phoenix misty silk long dress, exuding charm and allure, Feng Jiuniang smiled enchantingly at Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Haha, Manager Feng, I came here to buy some more maids.¡±  Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°I wonder if the White Jade Tower currently has any Spirit Root maids, preferably priced within three hundred spirit stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s gaze subconsciously swept over the fullness at the neckline and the voluptuous thighs hidden under the skirt before speaking.


    Every time he came to the White Jade Tower and saw this Feng Jiuniang, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh. This woman was truly captivating to the bone.


    This made him think that this was just a steward of the Jiulong Market White Jade Tower.


    If it were a steward of a immortal city or headquarters, or even a higher stage, how much more enticing it would be.


    ¡°Master Lu, please have some tea. I¡¯ll go check if there are suitable candidates for you,¡± Feng Jiuniang said with a soft smile, not minding Lu Changsheng¡¯s gaze.


    After pouring tea for Lu Changsheng, she swayed her slender waist and walked out of the room with a clinking sound.


    Soon after, Feng Jiuniang returned and placed two jade slips on the table, saying, ¡°I just checked, and currently, only two people meet Master Lu¡¯s requirements. Master Lu can take a look to see if you¡¯re interested.¡±


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, picked up one of the jade slips, and placed it on his forehead to sense it with his mind.


    Immediately, he saw a girl of about fifteen or sixteen years old, with a beautiful face and a petite and lovely figure.


    There was a hint of reluctance and grievance on her cute face.


    Without thinking, he knew that she must have ended up at the White Jade Tower for various reasons, just like Shao Yuyao.


    He picked up the second jade slip.


    Inside was a woman in her late twenties, with a beautiful face and a plump figure, but she looked somewhat fragile, with a hint of numbness in her eyes.


    ¡°What¡¯s the situation with these two maids, and what are their prices?¡± With the experience of the previous two times, Lu Changsheng was quite savvy and asked directly.


    ¡°This woman has a cultivation of Qi Refining Stage Two and possesses a Ninth-grade Spirit Root, priced at two hundred and ten spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°This woman has a Seventh-grade Spirit Root but no cultivation. She is priced at three hundred spirit stones,¡± Feng Jiuniang explained, pointing to the two jade slips.


    ¡°Why does she have a Seventh-grade Spirit Root but no cultivation? And isn¡¯t the price of a Seventh-grade Spirit Root higher?¡± Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows and inquired.


    He roughly knew the pricing of maids at the White Jade Tower.


    A maid with a Seventh-grade Spirit Root would typically start at five to six hundred spirit stones.


    ¡°This woman originally had a cultivation of Qi Refining Stage Five, but her Dantian was damaged, resulting in the loss of her cultivation, hence the absence of cultivation.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s why, despite having a Seventh-grade Spirit Root, she is priced at only three hundred spirit stones,¡± Feng Jiuniang explained.


    ¡°I see.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.


    No wonder when he just saw her appearance in the jade slip, she seemed somewhat fragile.


    It seems that she must still be recovering physically and feeling somewhat weak.


    In that case, this woman must be suffering more than the young girls.


    Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll choose to save this woman.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng said, ¡°Please, Manager Feng, show me her detailed information.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang brought out the information about this maid.


    Lu Changsheng examined it carefully.


    The woman¡¯s name was Xiao Yueru, thirty years old this year, like Shao Yuyao, she was from a small Qi Refining family.


    Because her family was destroyed, she ended up at White Jade Tower.


    Her body was injured in battle and her Dantian was damaged, causing her cultivation to be completely dispersed, and she couldn¡¯t practice anymore.


    There were no other residual effects, and she could still bear children.


    However, she was not a virgin and had given birth to a child before.


    This should also be a factor White Jade Tower considers in pricing.


    ¡°Alright, she¡¯ll do.¡±


    After Lu Changsheng finished reading, he said directly.


    He came here to buy maids with a purpose, so he didn¡¯t have too many scruples.


    Besides, she came from a decent family.


    It¡¯s not like the beauties in Drunken Immortal Pavilion, where everyone has tasted her lips.


    As for her cultivation level, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t care at all.


    He was interested in this maid¡¯s seventh-grade Spirit Root.


    If this maid hadn¡¯t been injured in her Dantian, according to White Jade Tower¡¯s previous prices, a woman with a seventh-grade Spirit Root would cost at least five to six hundred spirit stones.


    In Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, this was a small windfall for himself.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng paid a deposit of sixty spirit stones and waited for her to be sent over.


    He also spent fifty spirit stones to buy four ordinary maids without Spirit Roots.


    Lu Changsheng asked White Jade Tower to deliver these four maids to his residence later, rather than taking them with him.


    Otherwise, walking on the street might attract attention.


    For such small requests, Feng Jiuniang naturally agreed directly, saying there was no problem.


    Just as he was about to leave White Jade Tower, Lu Changsheng thought of something.


    He asked Feng Jiuniang, ¡°Manager Feng, do you have any women in White Jade Tower who possess spiritual bodies?¡±


    He had only come across brief mentions of spiritual bodies in books before.


    It was because of the incident with the woman in the colored skirt that he thought of this.


    Considering how broad White Jade Tower¡¯s network was, he wondered if there were any women with spiritual bodies here.


    Upon hearing this question, Feng Jiuniang also looked slightly startled.


    Then she smiled softly and said, ¡°Of course, we do.¡±


    ¡°Huh!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised at the answer.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that there were indeed women with spiritual bodies in White Jade Tower.


    It seems that the White Jade Tower is much more formidable than he had imagined.


    Seeing the look of astonishment on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face, Feng Jiuniang chuckled lightly and continued, ¡°However, people with spiritual bodies are extremely rare, one in ten thousand, even we at the White Jade Tower don¡¯t come across them often.¡±


    ¡°And most of them come to our White Jade Tower hoping to find a dao companion, to marry a suitable husband.¡±


    ¡°If young master Lu intends to spend spirit stones to purchase a maid, I¡¯m afraid he¡¯ll be disappointed.¡±


    ¡°Even for us at the White Jade Tower, such maids with spiritual bodies are rare, and many people come to us at the White Jade Tower to make reservations.¡±


    ¡°If young master Lu has such intentions, you can pay a deposit first, and when we at the White Jade Tower find someone with a spiritual body, we will notify you.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang¡¯s face carried a charming smile as she spoke unhurriedly.


    ¡°I was just asking casually.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t feel particularly disappointed, thinking that this was normal.


    Otherwise, if even in the White Jade Tower, women with spiritual bodies were sold casually, it would indeed be somewhat terrifying.


    He didn¡¯t ask any further questions.


    Women with spiritual bodies were still a bit distant for him at this stage, not something he could consider.


    If he encountered one himself, that would naturally be ideal.


    But spending money to buy a maid with a spiritual body from the White Jade Tower, he¡¯d rather not.


    With that money, he might as well buy a few maids with medium-grade Spirit Roots.


    After all, the grade of parents¡¯ Spirit Roots directly affects the child¡¯s Spirit Root limit.


    If both parents have low-grade Spirit Roots, it¡¯s difficult to give birth to a child with medium-grade Spirit Roots.


    If one parent has a medium-grade Spirit Root, then the probability of the child having a medium-grade Spirit Root will also be relatively higher.


    Soon, accompanied by Feng Jiuniang¡¯s farewell, Lu Changsheng walked out of the White Jade Tower.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Just as Lu Changsheng was walking back, he heard a commotion coming from a nearby shop, after turning his head to look he saw a familiar figure.

 Chapter 85: Do You Have Any Strange Preferences?

    Inside the Nishang Pavilion. The second lady, Lu Miaohuan, was holding a dark blue dress and was ready to pay.


    ¡°Lu Miaohuan, I¡¯ve already reserved this dress, please pick another one,¡±


    At this moment, a petite woman in a yellow dress, about eighteen or nineteen years old, with fair skin, said calmly with her palms on the table.


    ¡°Zheng Yongsan, just because you said you reserved it means you did? Have you paid?¡± Lu Miaohuan immediately frowned and her face was as cold as frost, her tone unpleasant.


    Then she turned to the shopkeeper and asked, ¡°Shopkeeper, let me ask you, has she paid the deposit for this dress?¡±


    ¡°Well¡­¡± The shopkeeper, upon hearing this, was obviously somewhat apprehensive, not wanting to offend either side.


    ¡°Hmph, how many spirit stones, I¡¯ll pay you now!¡± The girl in the yellow dress snorted lightly.


    Lu Miaohuan saw this and immediately knew that the other party hadn¡¯t paid the deposit.


    With a cold sneer, she said disdainfully, ¡°Miss Zheng, didn¡¯t you say you reserved it? How come you haven¡¯t even paid the deposit? Are you relying on your eyes to reserve it?¡±


    ¡°Lu Miaohuan, I haven¡¯t paid, but neither have you. The dress I reserved belongs to me!¡± The girl in the yellow dress retorted unyieldingly. S?a??h the N?v?lFir?(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If you haven¡¯t paid the deposit, how can you call it a reservation? According to Miss Zheng, as long as you look at something, does that mean it¡¯s reserved?¡± Lu Miaohuan¡¯s face was cold and noble, her eyes looking down on others, her tone mocking.


    ¡°I¡¯ve never said such words, Lu Miaohuan, don¡¯t distort the facts!¡±


    ¡°I said, I¡¯ve set my eyes on this dress and have reserved it, so I¡¯m buying it today!¡±


    The girl in the yellow dress raised her voice a bit and her tone was also icy.


    She and Lu Miaohuan always had conflicts and couldn¡¯t deal with each other. At this time, not only were their best friends and close friends around, but so many people in the store were looking at the two of them.


    At this point, it was no longer just about a dress, but about face, how could they back down?


    ¡°Ladies, this dress will have new stock in three days. If you wait, the store is willing to offer a twenty percent discount,¡± the shopkeeper said meekly, seeing this scene on the side.


    However, neither of them paid him any attention.


    For these two women, it was no longer just about a dress.


    ¡°Zheng Yongsan, I really don¡¯t understand, what are you arguing with me about?¡± Lu Miaohuan glanced at the girl in the yellow dress, then smirked, straightened her chest proudly, her gaze was extremely contemptuous as she said, ¡°Can you even wear this dress you¡¯re buying?¡±


    ¡°Look at yourself, you¡¯re flat in the front and flat in the back, just like a board.¡±


    ¡°Hua¡ª¡±


    As soon as these words were spoken, the people in the shop couldn¡¯t help but gasp in shock.


    For a woman like Lu Miaohuan, this statement was simply too ruthless and impactful.


    ¡°Lu Miaohuan! You! You¡¯ve gone too far!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Zheng Yongsan was also trembling with anger, her voice becoming somewhat sharp.


    Although she had a petite and cute appearance, her figure was already quite developed.


    But compared to Lu Miaohuan, her figure immediately paled in comparison.


    Moreover, which woman could remain calm and composed in the face of such insults?


    ¡°What ¡®gone too far¡¯? I¡¯m just telling the truth. Isn¡¯t there a mirror in this shop? Go take a look for yourself,¡± Lu Miaohuan said, looking at the woman in the yellow dress with a sneer.


    Seemingly feeling that the mockery was not enough, Lu Miaohuan took a step forward, picked up a dress for a girl of about ten from the nearby clothes rack, and said to the woman in the yellow dress, ¡°Zheng Yongsan, I think this one suits you well. Why not try it on?¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t have money, don¡¯t even bother looking with your eyes. Consider it a gift from me.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan, with her tall and slender figure, wearing high heels, stood head and shoulders above the woman in the yellow dress.


    At this moment, she exuded a cold and noble aura, looking down at people with disdainful eyes, her words dripping with sarcasm.


    Under Lu Miaohuan¡¯s mockery, the woman in the yellow dress was also burning with anger, unable to bear the humiliation and rage. The string in her mind snapped directly, and she roared, ¡°Lu Miaohuan, I¡¯ll tear your mouth apart!¡±


    When a person is extremely angry, they can do anything.


    Zheng Yongsan usually had a spoiled temperament and was pampered by others.


    But now, not only was she verbally attacked, but she also lost face in public, causing her to lose her rationality and raise her hand to hit Lu Miaohuan.


    Lu Miaohuan immediately grabbed the woman¡¯s hand and flicked it away, ¡°Zheng Yongsan, stop making a scene here. I don¡¯t have time to mess around with you.¡±


    ¡°And, not only have you not grown in stature, but you also have the strength of a child. Go home and drink some milk to grow taller and stronger.¡±


    ¡°Hua¡ª¡±


    As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the shop couldn¡¯t help but gasp in shock, marveling at the venomous tongue of this Miss of Lu Family.


    Lu Changsheng, who happened to pass by the door, heard Lu Miaohuan¡¯s words and twitched his mouth.


    Suddenly, he felt that the Second Miss¡¯s previous cold snorts of disdain towards him were already quite generous and kind.


    Otherwise, if she opened her mouth like this, he might not be able to resist hitting back.


    ¡°Ah! Lu Miaohuan, I¡¯ll kill you!¡±


    At that moment, the woman in the yellow skirt¡¯s eyes were red with rage, her spiritual power surged in her body, she screamed, and a fireball appeared in her hand, which she shot at Lu Miaohuan.


    ¡°Ah¡ª¡±


    The onlookers in the crowd couldn¡¯t help but exclaim at this scene, some even screaming.


    Not only was fighting prohibited in Jiulong Market, but also releasing spells at such a close range left people with no time to react.


    If Lu Miaohuan didn¡¯t have magical weapons protecting her, she would probably be severely injured, if not killed, by this fireball.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, who was watching the show, was also shocked to see this scene.


    Unexpectedly, this woman in the yellow dress not only resorts to physical violence but also employs spells.


    He also realized that if Lu Miaohuan didn¡¯t have magical weapons to protect herself, things would go awry.


    Immediately, with a step, supported by Qingfeng¡¯s boots, the whole person turned into a blur and appeared in front of Lu Miaohuan. The cyan robes on the body fluttered, revealing a defensive spell.


    *Splutter!*


    The fireball landed in front of Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest but was blocked by the defensive spell on the robes.


    Lu Miaohuan was also stunned for a moment, not expecting Zheng Yongshan to actually attempt to harm her, and was somewhat surprised by Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance.


    However, the next moment, she looked at the woman in the yellow dress with a frosty expression. ¡°Zheng Yongshan, how dare you try to kill me!¡±


    *Splutter!*


    As the words fell, flames surged in Lu Miaohuan¡¯s hand, and she slapped Zheng Yongshan.


    However, there was a *ding* as Zheng Yongshan¡¯s earring emitted a faint glow, extinguishing the flames in Lu Miaohuan¡¯s hand. It only ended up with Lu Miaohuan¡¯s slap landing on her face with a crisp sound.


    Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng was also somewhat dumbfounded.


    Damn, this woman in the yellow dress has the temper of a spoiled princess, acting without considering the consequences.


    But this second miss is not much better either; the two are evenly matched.


    ¡°Ah! Lu Miaohuan, I¡¯ll kill you! Kill you!¡±


    Under this slap, Zheng Yongshan was extremely embarrassed and almost frantic. She reached into her storage pouch and pulled out a talisman, ready to activate it.


    ¡°Damn!¡±


    Lu Changsheng recognized this talisman immediately as a high-grade one.


    He knew that these young masters and misses from cultivation families always had some life-saving tricks up their sleeves.


    If they were allowed to continue, things would escalate.


    Swiftly, he reached out and snatched the talisman from the opponent¡¯s hand and said, ¡°Miss, calm down, calm down.¡±


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, get out of the way! I want to see if she has the guts to kill me!¡±


    Although Lu Miaohuan didn¡¯t know how Lu Changsheng appeared, her temper flared up as well. Two talismans appeared in her hand, unwilling to show weakness.


    ¡°Sister Shan, let it go, let it go.¡±


    At this moment, Zheng Yongshan¡¯s two girlfriends also stepped forward to persuade them.


    They didn¡¯t expect Zheng Yongshan and Lu Miaohuan to escalate things over trivial matters.


    They couldn¡¯t just stand by and let them escalate the situation, which would not only attract the enforcement officers of Jiulong Market but also potentially involve the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain and the Zheng Family of Wugong Ridge if either of them got injured.


    ¡°Miss, let it go, let it go.¡±


    Seeing this situation, Lu Changsheng also immediately persuaded Lu Miaohuan.


    If he hadn¡¯t seen the other party make a move and was worried about Lu Miaohuan¡¯s safety, he wouldn¡¯t have interfered at all.


    Now that he had intervened, he couldn¡¯t just watch the two of them continue to escalate, so he quickly tried to defuse the situation.


    ¡°Humph!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan snorted, and she put away the talismans in her hand.


    She might be impulsive, but she wasn¡¯t stupid. She knew that if they continued to quarrel, it would be hard to end well.


    ¡°Miss, let¡¯s put an end to this matter here. I apologize on behalf of Second Miss.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, if we continue to make a scene, the enforcement officers from the district will come over soon. Although your family has some background, it¡¯s not good to escalate the situation since you were the one who started it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said in a gentle tone when he saw Zheng Yongshan, whose eyes were red with anger and unwillingness, and returned the talisman.


    In his view, directly resorting to violence was indeed wrong, but Lu Miaohuan¡¯s behavior was also a bit excessive.


    Moreover, in such matters, it¡¯s not good for either side to continue making trouble. There has to be one side that backs down, giving a way out; otherwise, it¡¯s hard to resolve the situation.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, I didn¡¯t do anything wrong, why should I apologize to her?¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng apologizing to Zheng Yongshan on her behalf, Lu Miaohuan immediately felt unhappy.


    ¡°My dear Miss, just take it as giving face and stop talking.¡±


    Seeing Zheng Yongshan getting angry again, Lu Changsheng immediately said to Lu Miaohuan.


    ¡°Hmph, Lu Miaohuan, you just wait for me for this!¡±


    Knowing that she had acted impulsively, Zheng Yongshan also regained her composure, took back the talisman from Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand, looked at Lu Miaohuan with red eyes, and said in a cold tone.


    Then just as she was about to leave, she stopped and turned to Lu Changsheng and said, ¡°Lu Changsheng, right? I¡¯ll remember you too!¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng was somewhat speechless.


    He always treated people kindly and never offended anyone, but he didn¡¯t expect to be remembered by someone because of such a thing today.


    ¡°Who¡¯s afraid?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan immediately wanted to retort, but Lu Changsheng quickly covered her mouth, not letting her speak.


    If she retorted now, the other party would come up with another retort, and this matter would probably never end.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think to himself that these young ladies, being able to survive to this age without being beaten to death by someone, is also a miracle.


    Lu Miaohuan felt Lu Changsheng¡¯s warm palm covering her mouth, and she was slightly stunned.


    She had never been so intimate with a male from childhood to adulthood, and Lu Changsheng¡¯s behavior made her feel a little nervous and flustered.


    She hastily removed his hand from her face and showed a hint of embarrassment as she said, ¡°Lu Changsheng, what are you doing!¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng also felt the moistness of her lips against his palm.


    Realizing that his behavior was a bit excessive and impolite, he immediately showed some apology and said, ¡°Sorry, sorry, in the heat of the moment, please forgive me, Second Miss.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, whose side are you on, you¡¯re actually helping outsiders bully me.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan pursed her red lips and said indignantly.


    ¡°Second miss, let¡¯s forgive and forget, continuing to make a scene is not good for you. Why not let it go.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said gently.


    ¡°Alright, alright, you are clearly about the same age as me, but you are talking like my father.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan pursed her lower lip and said impatiently.


    Then, she simply dropped the dress in her hand, no longer caring, and directly walked out of the store with long strides.


    ¡°Really a young lady¡¯s temper.¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched the graceful figure of Lu Miaohuan leaving, couldn¡¯t help but shake his head, feeling that he had really brought this upon himself.


    However, in that situation at the time, he couldn¡¯t just watch Lu Miaohuan get hit by a fireball.


    After all, he has four protective magic weapons on his body and was not afraid of such ordinary spells.


    But Lu Miaohuan may or may not have any protective magical weapons or treasures on her.


    Although it¡¯s highly probable she does, what if she doesn¡¯t?


    Lu Changsheng bowed slightly to the shopkeeper and also left the shop.


    Stepping out of the shop, he saw Lu Miaohuan standing on the side, looking noble and cold, waiting for him.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, what are you doing here?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan asked Lu Changsheng as he came out.


    ¡°I just happened to be passing by and heard you, Miss Second, arguing with someone, so I took a closer look.¡±


    Lu Changsheng casually replied.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaohuan felt somewhat embarrassed, thinking about how her mocking expression earlier had been seen by Lu Changsheng.


    Then, with her hands behind her back, her delicate body swayed lightly as she softly said, ¡°Thank you just now.¡±


    She also knew that if the situation had really escalated, it would have been difficult to resolve with neither side giving way.


    And although she had a protective magical weapon on her, Lu Changsheng¡¯s sudden appearance and his upright stance in front of her also touched her.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.


    He didn¡¯t expect Miss Lu to actually thank someone, let alone him.


    Moving a bit closer, he asked, ¡°What did you just say? Your voice was too low, I didn¡¯t catch it.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, if you didn¡¯t hear, then forget it.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan snorted coldly and walked away quickly.


    She wasn¡¯t someone who would easily thank others.


    It¡¯s just that considering her previous attitude towards Lu Changsheng and his intervention when she was in danger, she felt it was only right to thank him.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng understood that Miss Lu thanking him was probably a courageous act for her.


    He smiled and caught up,¡±I heard it, I heard it. I just thought I misheard, wanted to confirm. But since you want to thank me, you should at least have some attitude of gratitude, right?¡±


    ¡°What do you want?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan asked coldly and nobly.


    ¡°Not much, just a better attitude and calling me ¡®brother¡¯ as a token of thanks would do.¡±


    Lu Changsheng joked with a smile.


    Hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, Lu Miaohuan was stunned for a moment.


    She lightly bit her lip, and a hint of surprise showed in her clear eyes.


    A faint blush appeared on her delicate and noble face, like the shyness of a young girl. She glared at Lu Changsheng and said, ¡°You¡¯re dreaming!¡±


    Then, with her long legs wrapped in black silk stockings, stepping on slender high heels, she quickened her pace, her figure swaying gracefully and very tempting.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile at Lu Miaohuan¡¯s half-exasperated, half-coquettish demeanor.


    He thought it was quite fun to tease this second lady who looked cold and noble.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng noticed that after walking a short distance, Lu Miaohuan¡¯s pace slowed down.


    She even walked slower and slower, completely slower than normal walking speed.


    Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, showing a smile, and slowed down his pace


    He watched as Lu Miaohuan walked slowly, admiring her graceful figure from behind.


    It must be said, the second miss figure, especially those long legs in black stockings, is truly impressive.


    Only Feng Jiuniang from White Jade Tower could compare.


    But everyone has their own tastes.


    Lu Changsheng already had so many wives, concubines, and maids. Especially the maids purchased from White Jade Tower not long ago, both in appearance and figure, were top-notch. But in his eyes, they were obviously lacking compared to this second miss.


    When it comes to appearance and figure, it¡¯s about seeing beyond just the physical attributes, but also considering status, temperament, and so on.


    Lu Miaohuan walked slowly for a while, feeling a bit displeased when Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t catch up to her to apologize.


    If he didn¡¯t bother to come over and apologize when she ignored him, then she wouldn¡¯t bother with him.


    After walking slowly for a while longer, Lu Miaohuan couldn¡¯t take it anymore and decided to simply ignore Lu Changsheng and walk away briskly.


    Seeing Lu Miaohuan return to her normal pace, Lu Changsheng immediately quickened his steps and appeared beside her, startling her.


    ¡°I just wanted you to have a better attitude when you say thank you. If you don¡¯t want to, that¡¯s fine, but why throw a tantrum? It¡¯s quite rude.¡±


    Hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s complaint, Lu Miaohuan felt a surge of anger but couldn¡¯t pinpoint why she was so infuriated. She wanted to ignore him and walk away, but also felt it wasn¡¯t polite.


    Lu Miaohuan knew she clearly disliked Lu Changsheng, and according to her usual temperament, she wouldn¡¯t care about being impolite, but she subconsciously didn¡¯t dwell on why she was acting so out of character.


    She was also a little afraid to think about why she was behaving so unusually.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, why did you move out when you were perfectly fine living here?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan asked casually.


    ¡°Second miss, every time you see me, you look disgusted and unhappy, so I thought about it and decided to move out.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied.


    ¡°Can¡¯t you speak any better?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan snorted and said angrily.


    She remembered that during their blind date, Lu Changsheng was very eloquent and chatting with him was very comfortable. But now he was just infuriating.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that what you asked me about? Why did I moved out? I¡¯m just telling the truth.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shrugged helplessly.


    ¡°In that case, to show my gratitude today, I won¡¯t show disdain towards you anymore.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan snorted and said with a cold and noble face.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, if you like to show disdain, then do it. Don¡¯t hold it in and make yourself miserable.¡±


    ¡°And after watching you act so disdainfully for so long, I¡¯ve gotten used to it. I even find your disdainful look quite attractive.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said casually.


    He felt that when talking to a young lady with such a temper, he had to go the other way and absolutely not cater to her whims.


    Anyway, he didn¡¯t have much pursuit of this Miss Second. If he had any thoughts at all, it was just to lust after her body, so he was very casual about it.


    ¡°There¡¯s something wrong with you!¡±


    Liu Miaohuan was so annoyed that she gave Lu Changsheng a kick.


    She felt that she was obviously good-tempered when talking to Lu Changsheng, but in the end, his words made her angry


    Lu Changsheng slightly dodged, and as he lowered his head, he saw Liu Miaohuan¡¯s delicate and jade-like feet, wearing a pair of elegant and noble deep black high heels, with a shallow diamond-inlaid design, the exposed jade-like foot surface wrapped in a pair of sheer black stockings.


    The jade-like foot and the high heels seemed to blend into one, the curves flowing smoothly without any abruptness, exquisitely smooth and incomparably beautiful.


    As the small foot kicked out, the rounded calf was exposed from the skirt, and through the thin as cicada wings stockings, the fair and delicate skin could be clearly seen.


    It was simply a series of legs that tempted people, making it impossible to resist fantasizing about holding these jade-like feet and beautiful legs in one¡¯s hands.


    ¡°What are you looking at?¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng bowing his head to look at something, Liu Miaohuan also looked down.


    She lifted the beautiful and cold, shining with silver brilliance, slender heel, looked at it from front to back, and didn¡¯t see anything.


    In the next moment, she seemed to understand what Lu Changsheng was looking at, feeling a bit secretly happy and pleased in her heart, her mood improved a lot.


    Then, with a somewhat scrutinizing gaze at Lu Changsheng, she coldly said, ¡°Do you have some strange fetish?¡±

 Chapter 86: Beauty is like a wolf and a tiger, capable of destroying ones will!

    ¡°What kind of strange habits could I possibly have?¡±Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes were clear and bright, and he spoke with a calm and collected tone.


    Looking at Lu Changsheng¡¯s calm demeanor, Lu Miaoyun gazed at him suspiciously for a moment before withdrawing her gaze, saying nothing.


    After all, it was only natural to look.


    She was dressed up like this, wasn¡¯t it for others to see?


    Although she usually reacted to gazes with a ¡°what-are-you-looking-at, want-me-to-dig-out-your-eyes¡± attitude or even directly scolded them, she didn¡¯t feel the slightest bit of disgust or annoyance towards Lu Changsheng¡¯s gaze. Instead, she felt a sense of delight.


    She thought to herself, ¡°I must have charm, and I¡¯m indeed the most beautiful one.¡±


    The two of them walked side by side for a while.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯m going home now, goodbye, Second Miss.¡±


    When they reached a crossroad, Lu Changsheng directly waved goodbye to Lu Miaoyun.


    He didn¡¯t have much to chat with this Second Miss, and since they had reached her home, it was natural to return and take a bath.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng leave after walking only a short distance, without even offering to send her off or asking if she wanted to visit and have a cup of tea, Lu Miaoyun pouted, her red lips curling up in displeasure, and let out a soft ¡°goodbye.¡±


    She departed like a proud and aloof peacock, her high heels clicking away.


    Night fell.


    The White Jade Tower sent over the four maidservants Lu Changsheng had purchased.


    Because Lu Changsheng was too lazy to wait, the four maidservants he had chosen were all available on the spot.


    However, Xiao Yueju, who possessed a Spirit Root, needed to wait for notification from the White Jade Tower, and it would take a month for her to arrive.


    Gao He, who lived next door, saw Lu Changsheng buying maidservants again and couldn¡¯t help but feel speechless.


    He didn¡¯t often visit Lu Changsheng¡¯s home, instead inviting Lu Changsheng to his own home for tea, because Lu Changsheng¡¯s courtyard was filled with too many women, making him feel that frequent visits wouldn¡¯t be appropriate.


    Now, seeing Lu Changsheng buying maidservants again, he couldn¡¯t help but think to himself, ¡°Maybe I should be more careful too.¡±


    After all, he also had a daughter at home.


    Although his daughter was still young, Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance, demeanor, and aura were simply irresistible to both old and young, making him feel a sense of unease.


    Lu Changsheng, of course, was unaware of Gao He¡¯s thoughts.


    After acquiring four more maidservants, he discovered another problem.


    That was, his courtyard was becoming too crowded.


    If he continued like this and added a few more people, this courtyard would become too small, and they would have to live in cramped conditions.


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s almost time to slow down,¡± Lu Changsheng sighed.


    Although he said he was buying maidservants, the Lu Family, including Lu Miaoyun, wouldn¡¯t say anything.


    But having been in Jiulong Market for only half a year and already having ten children outside, it was indeed a bit too fast.


    Moreover, raising a batch of maidservants in Jiulong Market was a significant expense.


    These maidservants were carrying his children, and he naturally couldn¡¯t neglect them.


    Their daily food and drink were all spirit rice and spiritual food.


    They lived in Jiulong Market, so they also needed to apply for long-term residence permits.


    These scattered living expenses added up, and once the number grew, it wouldn¡¯t be a small amount.


    If it were an ordinary person, they wouldn¡¯t be able to afford it.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think much about it and let the new maidservants attend to his bath.


    The next afternoon, Lu Miaoge came to the Talisman Shop.


    It was because of Lu Miaohuan¡¯s matter, and she came to thank Lu Changsheng.


    Jiulong Market was neither big nor small, and the Lu Family and Zheng Family had some influence in the market. It was normal for this kind of news to reach their ears.


    Lu Changsheng naturally responded with a casual tone, saying it was no big deal.


    Before he knew it, half a month had passed.


    In Lu Changsheng¡¯s daily life, apart from adding the cultivation of the Black Dragon Magic Bead, there were no other changes.


    After half a month of cultivation, he had already refined about one-fifth of the Black Dragon Magic Bead.


    Among the four maidservants he had previously purchased, one of them had successfully become pregnant under his favor.


    On this day, a young servant came to the Spirit Talisman Shop, he was sent by the Second Elder to notify him.


    He said that in ten days, they would be returning to Qingzhu Mountain and asked if Lu Changsheng wanted to go with him.


    ¡°Please tell the Second Elder that I will go back with him.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied immediately upon hearing the message.


    It had been almost four months since he last returned.


    Now that the Second Elder was going back, he naturally would take the opportunity to return home.


    Six days later was the day for the Spirit Talisman Shop to receive new stock and inspect the goods.


    Lu Changsheng also informed Gao He in advance.


    With Gao He¡¯s help, the two of them completed the inspection of all the goods within two days.


    ¡°Thanks for your trouble, Brother Gao.¡±


    Lu Changsheng handed over twenty spirit stones.


    This was the agreed-upon labor fee.


    ¡°No need to mention it, Brother Lu. I should be the one thanking you instead.¡±


    Gao He didn¡¯t stand on ceremony, smiling as he accepted the spirit stones.


    As a medium-grade Talisman master, a daily labor fee of ten spirit stones was quite a decent side income.


    After accepting the spirit stones, Gao He hesitated for a moment before speaking.


    ¡°Brother Lu, there¡¯s something I¡¯m not sure if I should say or not.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Brother Gao, go ahead and say it. What¡¯s there to hesitate about?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows and said casually.


    ¡°As an old friend, I¡¯ve been working as a Talisman master in the Spirit Talisman Shop, and I often drink and chat with other Talisman masters and shopkeepers from various spirit Talisman shops. I have a general understanding of the situation in this market, including the quality rate of the goods.¡±


    ¡°Considering the reputation of your Lu Family¡¯s shop, the defect rate of the goods is a bit unreasonable.¡±


    ¡°Especially since you, Brother Lu, cancel cooperation with several shops every few months. It¡¯s likely that all the Talisman masters in the market have cooperated with you at some point.¡±


    Gao He spoke up.


    Lu Changsheng immediately understood what Gao He meant.


    He was hinting that the shop¡¯s supply chain had some issues.


    How could he not understand the underlying reasons after working in the shop for so long?


    The entire Spirit Talisman Shop¡¯s procurement, purchasing, and cooperation matters were all handled by Shopkeeper Zhang Shan alone.


    It was impossible for there to be no hidden interests or embezzlement involved.


    He himself had also casually established a supplier¡¯s name and cooperated with Zhang Shan, who could easily do the same.


    However, Zhang Shan had been working in the Spirit Talisman Shop for over ten years and had performed well in the past half year, able to get things done.


    So, it was understandable that he would take some benefits for himself.


    As long as it wasn¡¯t too excessive, Lu Changsheng would turn a blind eye.


    After all, if the water was too clear, there would be no fish.


    ¡°Thanks for reminding me, Brother Gao. I also understand the underlying reasons.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said.


    ¡°It seems I¡¯ve spoken too much, but indeed, there¡¯s no big problem.¡±


    Gao He heard this and knew that his concerns were unnecessary.


    He had been in contact with Lu Changsheng for a long time, and their relationship was good. He was worried that Lu Changsheng was too young and might be taken advantage of, so he spoke up to remind him.


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    Lu Changsheng waved his hand, knowing that Gao He was warning him out of kindness.


    He also knew that Gao He was a good person, or else he wouldn¡¯t have invited him to help.


    The two of them chatted and laughed as they walked out, going to the Jade Feast Shop to eat.


    The owner of the Jade Feast Shop, Yu Maocheng, saw the two of them and gave them a warm welcome, even sending over a plate of small dishes.


    Three days later.


    ¡°Second Elder, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was bathing in the backyard.


    When he heard the maid, Baihe, say that the Second Elder and Sister Miaoge had arrived, he immediately went to the living room.


    ¡°Hehe, I originally wanted to send someone to notify you and have you come directly to the main courtyard to live. We¡¯ll set off for Qingzhu Mountain tomorrow morning.¡±


    ¡°But I thought about it and decided to come over and take a look, since you¡¯ve been living on your own for so long and haven¡¯t come to visit.¡±


    In the living room, the Second Elder wore a long blue robe, his tall figure dignified, as he smiled and held a teacup.


    The eldest lady Lu Miaoge was dressed in white and sat elegantly to the side.


    ¡°How could that be, Second Elder? You¡¯re welcome to come, and I¡¯m still not able to welcome you properly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng politely replied.


    Then, Lu Changsheng chatted with the Second Elder for a while, also showing him and Lu Miaoge around the courtyard.


    During the process, the Second Elder saw the many beautiful women in Lu Changsheng¡¯s courtyard and couldn¡¯t help but shake his head.


    He thought to himself, ¡°Lu Changsheng¡¯s reputation as a ladies¡¯ man is indeed well-deserved.¡±


    How long had it been since he came to Jiulong Market?


    In just over half a year, he had already taken in so many beautiful and talented maidservants.


    When he saw that several of the maidservants were pregnant, he couldn¡¯t help but raise an eyebrow and take a closer look.


    As a result, he discovered that almost all the women in the courtyard were pregnant.


    The Second Elder counted them.


    One, two, three¡­ eleven!


    When he finished counting the number of pregnant women, the Second Elder was stunned.


    He didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to take in so many maidservants and get them all pregnant.


    Was this young man¡¯s vitality really that strong?


    Didn¡¯t he need to cultivate, draw Talismans, or work? What else did he do?


    The Second Elder couldn¡¯t help but look at Lu Changsheng and ask, ¡°Changsheng, are these all your newly taken maidservants? Are they carrying your children?¡±


    Even though he knew he was asking a pointless question, but he still couldn¡¯t help but confirm it.


    This matter was simply too unbelievable.


    For cultivators, matters of the flesh would damage their Vital Essence and affect their cultivation speed.


    Even for dao companions who practiced dual cultivation, they were very restrained in this aspect, only doing it occasionally, and not excessively.


    But Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation was clearly going overboard, getting eleven women pregnant in just over half a year.


    Lu Miaoge, who was standing beside him, pursed her lips and didn¡¯t say a word.


    But her beautiful eyes couldn¡¯t help but reveal a hint of disappointment.


    In her opinion, if Lu Changsheng was willing to focus on his cultivation and dedicate himself to the Talisman path, he still had a chance to become a second-grade Talisman master and strive for a breakthrough.


    She had also talked to Lu Changsheng about this before.


    But seeing Lu Changsheng bring Guan Xin to Jiulong Market and now having so many maidservants, she couldn¡¯t help but feel some disappointment.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t taken her words to heart.


    ¡°Yes, Second Elder, these are all my newly taken maidservants, carrying my children.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and felt a bit embarrassed.


    He himself also knew that, in this world, as a cultivator, getting eleven women pregnant in just over half a year was quite excessive.


    Although he didn¡¯t feel anything unusual about it in his daily life, being asked about it by the Second Elder made him feel a bit awkward.


    Especially with Lu Miaoge standing beside him.


    ¡°Ah.¡±


    The Second Elder heard this and couldn¡¯t help but shake his head and sigh.


    At this moment, he had a deep understanding of Lu Changsheng¡¯s reputation in Qingzhu Mountain, that he liked to take in wives and concubines and have children.


    He lightly coughed twice and then said to Lu Changsheng, ¡°Changsheng, beauty is like a wolf and a tiger, capable of destroying one¡¯s will. It¡¯s okay to enjoy yourself occasionally and relax.¡±


    ¡°But don¡¯t get too caught up in this aspect. You should still focus your time and energy on cultivation and the Talisman path.¡±


    The Second Elder spoke with a serious tone.


    This matter was indeed unbelievable, but it wasn¡¯t excessive either.


    After all, it was Lu Changsheng¡¯s personal life, and he couldn¡¯t interfere too much.


    He thought that when he returned, he would talk to the Fourth Elder about it and have her advice Lu Changsheng.


    Otherwise, in his opinion, Lu Changsheng¡¯s uncontrolled behavior would truly ruin himself.


    If that happened, it would be a great loss for the Lu Family.


    ¡°I will follow your teachings, Second Elder.¡±


    Lu Changsheng responded with a serious and respectful expression.


    After all, the Second Elder was his elder, and he naturally had to listen to his advice.


    As for what to do in the end, it¡¯s up to oneself.


    However, Lu Changsheng himself was planning to be more frugal for a while, to save some money.


    Previously, he had thought of buying a set of fine clothes for his wives and children, and even a beauty-enhancing elixir.


    But whenever he had money, he would spend it, and his expenses would increase, making it impossible for him to save.


    This time, he didn¡¯t have enough money to buy a slightly more expensive gift.


    ¡°En.¡±


    Seeing this, the Second Elder didn¡¯t say much either.


    This kind of talk, if said too much, would only lead to resentment.


    Later, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Qing gave a brief instruction, and then, along with the Second Elder and Lu Miaoge, headed to the Lu Family¡¯s eastern district residence.


    They were preparing to return to Qingzhu Mountain together early the next morning.


    Upon arriving at the eastern district residence, the arrangement was the same as last time, with them staying in the small courtyard.


    ¡°Knock knock knock!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was meditating in his room when he heard a knock on the door.


    He got up and opened the door.


    ¡°Brother Cheng?¡±


    It was Lu Miaocheng standing outside.


    ¡°Changsheng, I¡¯m returning the spirit stones I borrowed from you earlier.¡±


    Lu Miaocheng took out twenty spirit stones and handed them over.


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised.


    He didn¡¯t expect Lu Miaocheng to take the initiative to return the debt.


    To be honest, he had already written off these twenty spirit stones as a loss.


    The other party¡¯s actions had truly caught him off guard.


    ¡°Brother Cheng is too polite, and it¡¯s a hassle for you to make a special trip.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and accepted the spirit stones.


    He could see that Lu Miaocheng¡¯s spirit and complexion had improved significantly.


    It was likely that he hadn¡¯t gone to the brothel or tea house for a while.


    Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to save up spirit stones.


    ¡°There¡¯s no trouble, and I¡¯ve owed it to you for so long.¡±


    Lu Miaocheng patted Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulder, saying enthusiastically, ¡°Changsheng, the Spring Tea Shop will have a new batch of tea next month, and I¡¯ll invite you to join me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mouth twitched slightly.


    He thought that Brother Cheng had quit, but it seemed he was wrong.


    He shook his head and spoke with a serious tone, ¡°Brother Cheng, I never go to such places.¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, I¡¯m telling you, many of these new teas are unopened.¡±


    Lu Miaocheng continued.


    ¡°No, no, I still won¡¯t go.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said firmly.


    He had so many wives, concubines, and servants at home; why would he need to go to such places?


    It was simply a waste of money and energy!


    With money, he could buy two servants, and buy gifts for his wives and children; wasn¡¯t that better?


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Miaocheng felt it was pointless to persuade him further.


    Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Miaocheng¡¯s back, thinking that this Brother Cheng was probably the type to indulge in pleasure and then restrain himself for a while, repeating the cycle.


    Otherwise, how could he have been so weak previously and now seemed so normal again?


    The next morning, the Second Elder led Lu Changsheng and several others from the Lu Family out of the Jiulong Market¡¯s east gate.


    Then, he took out a small, palm-sized, yellow-brown flying boat.


    Under the activation of his magic, the flying boat immediately flew out of his palm, transforming into a small boat about a zhang long, with array patterns drawn on its interior and exterior.


    ¡°Get on.¡±


    The Second Elder said.


    Lu Changsheng boarded the flying boat, finding a seat to sit down.


    The flying boat had a total of seven seats, and under each seat, there were recesses embedded with spirit stones.


    He knew that this flying boat could be powered by inserting spirit stones, replacing the need for cultivators to use their spiritual energy.


    Otherwise, relying solely on the cultivator¡¯s spiritual energy would be impossible for long-distance flight, and the consumption would be too great.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±


    After everyone had sat down, the Second Elder also boarded the flying boat, using a hand seal to activate a faint, shimmering water screen barrier around the boat¡¯s edge, and it took off, transforming into a streak of light.


    ¡°This speed is even faster than the steel-feathered eagle, and if we squeeze in, we could fit ten or so people.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the flying boat¡¯s speed and thought to himself.


    He felt that this thing was quite good.


    If he had one, it would be much more convenient to travel back and forth to Jiulong Market with his wives in the future.


    However, the price of such a flying boat would be at least a thousand spirit stones.


    Moreover, the flying boat was quite conspicuous, and without any real power, it would be easy to attract attention on the road.


    A day and a half later.


    The flying boat landed in front of Qingzhu Mountain.


    Everyone got off the flying boat and entered the Qingzhu Mountain valley, and Lu Changsheng bid farewell, and headed straight home.


    ¡°Husband~¡±


    ¡°Husband is back!¡±


    ¡°Daddy! Daddy! Daddy!¡±


    As soon as Lu Changsheng walked into the courtyard, his wives and children, who were in the courtyard, saw him and exclaimed with joy, surrounding him and hugging him.


    This scene made Lu Changsheng smile, feeling warm and fuzzy, as he picked up the two children who had run over to him.


    But with so many children, he could only put them down immediately and take turns hugging them all.


    At the same time, he also hugged several of his wives.


    Although he had many concubines in Jiulong Market.


    He lacked this kind of warmth and feeling from his wives and children.


    His wives and children here had been together for many years, and there was a lot of affection between them.


    Before long, Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, along with the other women, came to see Lu Changsheng, their eyes filled with gentle love and affection.


    Lu Changsheng saw the little ones in their arms, who seemed to have grown a bit, and were very cute.


    Then, he also took a look at the children of Shui¡¯er and Jiu¡¯er.


    The two little ones¡¯ hair was the same as their mothers¡¯.


    One was red, and the other was blue.


    But their eye pupils were black.


    Seeing his two somewhat unconventional children, Lu Changsheng also found them quite lovable.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng began to play with the children and chat with his wives, listening to their stories and sharing some of his own.


    Meanwhile, in another part of the Qingzhu Valley.


    ¡°Second Brother, you said that after Changsheng moved to Jiulong Market, he indulged in women every day, not only taking a number of concubines, but also impregnating each of them, resulting in over ten children?¡±


    The Fourth Elder was shocked and found it hard to believe upon hearing the Second Elder¡¯s words.


    She was different from the Second Elder.


    After interacting with Lu Changsheng for so long, she knew that Lu Changsheng liked having children, but she had never imagined that he would be so indulgent in women.


    Usually, he was very diligent and serious in his cultivation and Talisman crafting.


    But now, hearing the Second Elder¡¯s words, she didn¡¯t know what to say.


    Because this behavior, in her opinion, was indeed a bit excessive.


    Thinking back, the Lu Family had taken in a son-in-law, and in twenty years, they had only asked for fifty children.


    But Lu Changsheng had gotten eleven women pregnant in just over half a year.


    At this rate, would he still need to cultivate or practice Talisman crafting?


    ¡°I am not someone who likes to joke around!¡±


    The Second Elder saw that the Fourth Elder was skeptical, and immediately said, ¡°Miaoge was also there at the time, and she saw it too. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can go ask Miaoge later.¡±


    ¡°This kind of thing, I don¡¯t want to say much, but as an elder, you¡¯re close to him, so you can talk to Lu Changsheng about it later, and also have Miaoyun keep an eye on him.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯m really afraid that he¡¯ll waste himself on women.¡±


    The Second Elder sighed and said.


    He wasn¡¯t bothered by Lu Changsheng taking in concubines.


    After all, men being fond of beauty was normal.


    It was just that Lu Changsheng¡¯s behavior, in his opinion, was a bit excessive.


    Beauty was like a wolf, devouring one¡¯s will!


    And Lu Changsheng was still young, with an unsteady will, and might not be able to control himself in this aspect.


    If this continued, who knew if a talented Talisman cultivator would fall.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go take a look tomorrow, and ask Changsheng what¡¯s going on.¡±


    The Fourth Elder¡¯s face also turned serious, and she nodded.


    She had a good impression of Lu Changsheng, her grandson-in-law.


    She still didn¡¯t believe that Lu Changsheng would completely indulge in women and neglect his cultivation and Talisman crafting.


    She was prepared to go take a look tomorrow, and ask what was going on.


    And she would also check on Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman crafting skills, and then she would know the truth.

 Chapter 87: Im Not Pretending, I Actually Have a Spirit Body!

    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t know that the Second Elder had gone to tell the Fourth Elder about his affairs in Jiulong Market.He was still playing with a group of kids in the courtyard.


    The courtyard had already been turned into a kindergarten or playground by him.


    At this time, Lu Miaoyun mentioned that it was getting late and she needed to go to the White Deer Mountain Villa to pick up the kids.


    In the past few months, Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Wuyou, Lu Wuyu, and Lu Xile, the four little ones, had been sent to the White Deer Mountain Villa in Qingzhu Mountain to study.


    So Lu Miaoyun and the others would often go to pick them up.


    When Lu Changsheng heard that they were going to pick up the kids, he immediately expressed his desire to go together.


    As a father, he had never gone to pick up his kids from school before.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun left the house and headed towards the White Deer Mountain Villa.


    As they walked, Lu Changsheng also told Lu Miaoyun about his life in Jiulong Market.


    He had bought many concubines and had many children.


    One reason was that there was no need to hide such things.


    The family would eventually find out.


    Another reason was that he felt that this matter would likely be spread from the Second Elder¡¯s mouth to the Fourth Elder¡¯s ears, and eventually to the ears of Lu Miaoyun and the other women.


    So, it was better to tell Lu Miaoyun, his main wife, about it early on.


    Moreover, the Second Elder had a flying boat that could seat several people, and he was planning to bring Lu Miaoyun and the other women to Jiulong Market on his next trip back.


    Otherwise, they would be half a year apart from each other.


    When they went to Jiulong Market, Lu Miaoyun and the others would see it for themselves, so it was better to tell them in advance and prepare them mentally.


    Lu Miaoyun was silent for a moment after hearing that Lu Changsheng had found so many concubines.


    But she didn¡¯t say anything, only pouting and indicating that Lu Changsheng needed to spend more time with them in the future.


    ¡°With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Although he really did want to buy a bunch of concubines and take in many wives, Lu Miaoyun couldn¡¯t say anything about it, and it would be useless even if she did.


    But he still hoped that his wives could understand and accept, and let the harem be more peaceful.


    Otherwise, the harem would be filled with jealousy and infighting, and it would be exhausting for everyone.


    And Lu Miaoyun¡¯s attitude towards this was something he really liked.


    ¡°Husband, next year¡¯s Spirit Root Testing Ceremony, Ping¡¯an and the others will be participating too.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said, holding onto Lu Changsheng¡¯s arm.


    When he heard this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    Every year on the second day of the second month, Qingzhu Mountain would hold a Spirit Root Testing Ceremony.


    To test the spirit root of children who are five or six years old.


    Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Wuyou, Lu Wuxiu, and Lu Xile were also about to reach that age and could participate next year.


    But Lu Changsheng was very clear in his heart that these four children of his did not have a Spirit Root.


    ¡°Ah, I don¡¯t know if they have a Spirit Root either.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh and said this.


    At this moment, his heart couldn¡¯t help but feel a pang of sadness.


    He still had a lot of affection for Lu Ping¡¯an and the others.


    ¡°Hubby, maybe Lu Ping¡¯an and the others all have a Spirit Root,¡±


    Lu Miao¡¯yun grasped Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand with her five fingers and softly said.


    She also knew that this kind of thing was quite cruel for parents.


    Once they didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root, their future would be separated from the immortal world.


    She couldn¡¯t help but think of her son Lu Yun.


    If he didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root either, his future would only be in the mortal world.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, let¡¯s just take things as they come.¡±


    ¡°If they have a Spirit Root, they can follow me to learn about talismans; if not, they can still live a good life in the mortal world.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently squeezed his wife¡¯s hand and smiled.


    He had thought about this kind of thing many times before and had mentally prepared himself.


    It was just that Lu Miaoyun suddenly brought it up, and thinking about the day that was about to come made his heart feel a pang of sadness.


    Just like that, the two of them walked and chatted as they arrived at the White Deer Mountain Villa.


    This manor wasn¡¯t very big, about the same size as the one Lu Changsheng lived in.


    Inside, there were many men and women, old and young, who came to pick up their children, all of whom were from the Lu Family.


    ¡°Changsheng, Miaoyun, come to pick up the kids!¡±


    ¡°Brother Changsheng, Sister Miaoyun.¡±


    ¡°Brother Changsheng, Sister Miaoyun.¡±


    Some people recognized Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun and greeted them.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t recognize many of them.


    Some he had seen before, but didn¡¯t know their names.


    While Lu Miaoyun recognized most of them and greeted them familiarly.


    Before long, a bell rang out from within the manor, and many children came out.


    They were all quite young, mostly five or six years old, with the older ones being around seven or eight years old.


    Because children without a Spirit Root would be sent away from Qingzhu Mountain by the latest at eight or nine years old.


    After all, being born in Qingzhu Mountain and seeing the world of cultivation, but ultimately being unable to cultivate themselves, would be a kind of cruelty if they stayed.


    ¡°Daddy x4, Mommy x4!¡±


    Just then, the four little kids saw Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun and shouted out.


    Then they quickly ran over with their short little legs.


    Lu Changsheng saw his own children and immediately smiled, then picked up Lu Wuyou and Lu Xile in one go.


    ¡°Do you miss your dad?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, taking out prepared sugar-coated haws from his storage bag and handing them to the girls.


    ¡°We do!¡±


    The two little girls replied in unison.


    Next, Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Wuxiu, who were standing to the side, looking a bit dazed, and handed each of them a sugar-coated haw.


    He also handed one to Lu Miaoyun.


    After all, with so many children in the family, Lu Changsheng would buy these spirit fruit-made sugar-coated haws in bulk.


    Lu Miaoyun saw that she also got one and couldn¡¯t help but reveal a sweet smile, her eyes shining like a crescent moon.


    She took a bite of the sugar-coated haw, then offered one to Lu Changsheng to eat.


    Just like that, the family of four, with Lu Changsheng carrying two children and Lu Miaoyun leading the other two, walked home.


    ¡°What have you learned in school? What has the teacher taught you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked out loud.


    He was still quite curious about what the Lu Family¡¯s hired teacher taught the children.


    He was worried that the education in this cultivation family would be brainwashing the children from a young age, teaching them to be loyal to the family and whatnot.


    The children immediately started chattering and telling Lu Changsheng about what they learned, while eating their sugar-coated haws.


    It was mostly just children¡¯s primers, teaching them to read and write, without any brainwashing education.


    Listening to the children¡¯s chatter, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart felt much more at ease.


    That night.


    A small reunion was better than a grand wedding.


    Last time he came home, Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen were both pregnant and couldn¡¯t share a bed.


    This time, Lu Changsheng naturally had to make up for it.


    He also let the two women experience his current physical strength, which had been tempered to perfection.


    The next day, at around three o¡¯clock in the morning.


    Lu Changsheng heard a knock on the door and was told that Fourth Elder had come to visit, so he got dressed with Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s help and came to the main hall.


    ¡°Grandma.¡±


    ¡°Grandma.¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun arrived at the main hall and immediately saw Fourth Elder, dressed in a blue robe with silver hair, holding a baby with a loving expression.


    No need to think, it was obvious that the baby was Lu Yun.


    Fourth Elder loved Lu Changsheng, but not to the extent of loving every single one of his children.


    It was just that she especially loved this grandson, the son of her own daughter.


    ¡°Hehe, looks like Grandma came at a bad time.¡±


    Fourth Elder looked up and saw the two of them, immediately guessing that they had just woken up, and teased them.


    Lu Miaoyun heard this and immediately blushed.


    ¡°Yesterday, Changsheng just came back and was busy accompanying his wives and children, and forgot to pay his respects to Grandma, please forgive him.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a generous expression.


    He felt that Fourth Elder¡¯s visit this time wasn¡¯t just to see her grandson.


    Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have had someone notify him and Lu Miaoyun to come over.


    ¡°Haha, grandma also misses my sweet grandson. I thought you were back, Changsheng, so I came over to take a look. ¡±


    Fourth Elder laughed and said.


    Then she chatted with Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun about some family matters.


    After chatting for a bit, Fourth Elder looked at Lu Changsheng and said, ¡°Changsheng, it¡¯s been a while since you¡¯ve been back, let Grandma take a look at your talismans and see if you¡¯ve fallen behind.¡±


    This was also the purpose of her visit.


    After all, Second Elder¡¯s words yesterday had made her come to take a look at Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation.


    But she wouldn¡¯t directly say that Lu Changsheng was indulging in women and children.


    So she used the excuse of checking Lu Changsheng¡¯s talisman skills to see if he had fallen behind in his cultivation.


    If he hadn¡¯t fallen behind, that would be the best.


    If he had fallen behind, she could use this as a reason to remind him not to indulge in women and children.


    ¡°Changsheng would like to ask Grandma for guidance and pointers.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, ¡°Ah, I knew it,¡± and said with a serious face.


    Then he got up and went to the table, taking out his talisman tools from his storage bag.


    Lu Miaoyun saw this and took little Lu Yun from Fourth Elder¡¯s arms and walked out of the main hall.


    So as not to disturb her husband¡¯s concentration while drawing talismans.


    When drawing a medium-grade talisman, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t afraid of children making a racket.


    He could even hold a child in one hand and draw a talisman with the other without a problem.


    But in this situation, he definitely couldn¡¯t do that.


    After Lu Miaoyun took the child out, Lu Changsheng began to draw a talisman under Fourth Elder¡¯s watchful eyes, holding a magical talisman pen.


    He was drawing a medium-grade talisman, the Earth Escape Talisman.


    It was also one of the talismans that Fourth Elder had taught him before.


    Before long, Lu Changsheng perfectly drew the Earth Escape Talisman with great stability.


    ¡°Changsheng, your Earth Escape Talisman is already so proficient?¡±


    Fourth Elder looked at Lu Changsheng¡¯s smooth drawing of the Earth Escape Talisman and immediately revealed a surprised and delighted expression.


    It had only been four months since she taught Lu Changsheng how to draw the Earth Escape Talisman.


    But now, Lu Changsheng not only drew the Earth Escape Talisman but also did it with such proficiency, with a success rate of around 70-80%.


    This made her very surprised and delighted.


    She immediately knew that Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t slacked off or abandoned his talisman cultivation in Jiulong Market.


    ¡°This is also thanks to Grandma¡¯s guidance back then.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled humbly and continued, ¡°Grandma, I not only mastered the Earth Escape Talisman but also made some progress on the Ice Frost Talisman, although it¡¯s still not proficient, and I¡¯d like to ask Grandma for guidance.¡±


    Since he had already guessed the reason for Fourth Elder¡¯s visit, Lu Changsheng naturally had to put on a show and perform well.


    Earlier, he had been thinking that his crazy behavior of taking in concubines and purchasing servant girls wasn¡¯t just a trivial matter.


    The Lu Family would definitely have some opinions about it.


    So, he thought for a moment and came up with a reason to excuse himself.


    ¡°What, you¡¯ve already learned the Ice Frost Talisman?¡±


    When Fourth Elder heard this and couldn¡¯t help but be taken aback.


    Her calm and elegant face suddenly contorted, her eyes widening in shock, with a look of incredulity directed at Lu Changsheng.


    This gaze was similar to the one Duan Yanqing had when he found out that Duan Yu was his own son.


    ¡°Yes, Grandma, I¡¯m still not very familiar with it,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied calmly and observed the old lady¡¯s expression.


    He thought to himself, ¡°Am I overacting a bit?¡±


    ¡°Alright, draw the Ice Frost Talisman for me to see,¡±


    Fourth Elder said, taking a deep breath.


    The Ice Frost Talisman was a medium-grade talisman similar in difficulty to the Earth Escape Talisman.


    The problem was that Fourth Elder had never taught Lu Changsheng the Ice Frost Talisman.


    It was only four months ago that she had taught Lu Changsheng the Earth Escape Talisman.


    In just four months, Lu Changsheng had mastered the Earth Escape Talisman to this extent, which was already astonishing.


    But now, Lu Changsheng was telling her that not only had he mastered the Earth Escape Talisman, but he had also figured out the Ice Frost Talisman on his own.


    This left her stunned.


    Under Fourth Elder¡¯s gaze, Lu Changsheng began to draw the Ice Frost Talisman with a bit of hesitation.


    As expected, the first attempt failed.


    ¡°You¡¯re not channeling your spiritual energy smoothly during the drawing process, causing it to scatter,¡±


    Fourth Elder pointed out the problem in a gentle tone.


    ¡°Yes, Grandma,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and continued to draw.


    But he still failed.


    Fourth Elder continued to point out the problems.


    However, she noticed that Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression had changed.


    She could see that Lu Changsheng had indeed achieved a certain level of proficiency with the Ice Frost Talisman.


    At this point, Lu Changsheng took out the White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine and took a sip, then began to draw for the third time.


    Finally, under Fourth Elder¡¯s gaze, Lu Changsheng ¡°accidentally¡± succeeded in drawing the Ice Frost Talisman.


    ¡°Although it¡¯s not yet proficient, it¡¯s clear that your Ice Frost Talisman has indeed entered the elementary stage,¡±


    Fourth Elder looked at the Ice Frost Talisman and her expression was mixed with shock and incredulity.


    If she hadn¡¯t seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn¡¯t have believed that Lu Changsheng had mastered the Earth Escape Talisman in just four months.


    And at the same time, he had also entered the elementary stage of the Ice Frost Talisman.


    This Talisman Making Talent has simply surpassed Lu Changsheng¡¯s previous performance in Talisman Making Talent.


    ¡°Changsheng, how did you do this?¡±


    ¡°I heard Second Elder say that you¡¯ve been frequenting Jiulong Market and taking in many concubines, getting quite indulgent,¡±


    Fourth Elder said, not knowing what to say.


    She had originally thought that by checking Lu Changsheng¡¯s talisman making skills, she could find a reason to slightly reprimand him.


    But she didn¡¯t expect that Lu Changsheng¡¯s talisman making skills not only hadn¡¯t declined, but had unexpectedly surpassed his previous performance.


    This left her momentarily stunned.


    She even suspected that the Second Elder might be deceiving her.


    Otherwise, how could someone who indulged in women and pleasure every day still have so much energy to devote to talisman making?


    Hearing the Fourth Elder¡¯s words, Lu Changsheng thought to himself that the Second Elder had indeed told the Fourth Elder about this matter.


    He remained silent for a moment.


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    Fourth Elder said and not asking further.


    After all, Lu Changsheng¡¯s performance in talisman making was so exceptional that she had nothing to say.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Grandma, I won¡¯t hide it from you, but you might not believe it.¡±


    ¡°I discovered that after being with a woman, I feel extremely comfortable when drawing talismans.¡±


    ¡°Even some parts of talisman making that I didn¡¯t understand before, after being with many women, my thinking becomes clearer, and drawing talismans becomes more natural and effortless.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke and said this after thinking it through.


    This was the excuse he had come up with to explain his exceptional talent in talisman making and his reason for taking in many concubines.


    As for this excuse, it sounded ridiculous.


    But in the world of cultivation, it wasn¡¯t too far-fetched.


    There was a reason that could well explain Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    Spiritual Body!


    In the world of cultivation, spiritual bodies came in all shapes and sizes, with many varieties.


    There were the ¡°Five Elements Spiritual Body¡± that enhanced cultivation, the ¡°Femme Fatale Body¡± that benefited dual cultivation, the ¡°Poisonous Body¡± for toxic cultivation, the ¡°Supreme Sword Bone¡± for sword cultivation, and so on.


    Among these, there were naturally some spiritual bodies related to talisman making.


    These allowed people to naturally resonate with the talisman making and making rapid progress.


    As for whether there was a spiritual body that could enhance talisman making skills through sexual intercourse, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t know.


    But in this vast world, who could say for certain?


    Moreover, spiritual bodies had both dominant and recessive traits.


    The Lu Family was just a foundation-establishing family and wouldn¡¯t have much knowledge or research on spiritual bodies.


    This was also why Lu Changsheng dared to say this, pushing his situation towards the spiritual body aspect.


    As for whether this excuse would bring any trouble, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t worried.


    After all, his situation wasn¡¯t too far-fetched either.


    It was just that he seemed to have an exceptional talent in talisman making.


    The Lu Family wouldn¡¯t possibly make a big deal out of this and do something to him.


    Who knows, maybe because of this, his innate potential would be further unleashed, and he would even break through another stage.

 Chapter 88: Changsheng, you can rest assured that Grandma will keep this secret for you!

    ¡°After having intimacy, it¡¯s very easy to draw talismans. Even some things that I didn¡¯t understand would become smoother after having intimacy with my wives and concubines?¡± When the Fourth Elder heard this she couldn¡¯t help but pause and fall into deep thought.


    Although Lu Changsheng¡¯s words sounded absurd.


    But she didn¡¯t doubt the truth of his words.


    After all, in the cultivation world, there was nothing strange or impossible.


    Not to mention that being with someone could improve one¡¯s Talisman skills.


    There were even more absurd and unbelievable things she had heard of.


    Moreover, through her long-term interactions and understanding, she had a certain level of trust in Lu Changsheng.


    She felt that he didn¡¯t need to use such words to deceive her.


    Besides, the facts were right in front of her.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions had proven his words.


    ¡°Could it be that Changsheng has a certain physical constitution related to Talismans?¡± the Fourth Elder wondered in her heart.


    Only this reason could explain Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation.


    A young farmer boy, without any prior experience in cultivation or Talismans, yet he had a natural talent for Talismans.


    Through self-study and practice, he became a mid-grade Talisman Master in just a year and a half.


    And despite spending a lot of time and energy on romantic affairs, his progress in Talismans was still extremely rapid.


    She had thought about this question before.


    But she had only thought that Lu Changsheng was naturally talented in Talismans and was also very diligent.


    However, now that she thought about it in terms of his spiritual body, Lu Changsheng having a spiritual body related to Talismans made everything seem reasonable.


    ¡°Grandma, do you know what¡¯s going on with my situation?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, seeing the Fourth Elder¡¯s thoughtful expression.


    ¡°Changsheng, I¡¯ve never heard of a situation like yours,¡± the Fourth Elder shook her head and asked, ¡°Is there anything else unusual about you besides this?¡±


    ¡°No, I just felt that after being with someone, my hand felt more comfortable when drawing Talismans, and my thinking was more clear-headed, but I didn¡¯t think much of it, and was too caught up in it.¡±


    ¡°It was only after I went to Jiulong Market that I gradually discovered that being with someone could affect my Talisman-drawing, and it was also like this, so I got a bit carried away for a while.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    Although he wanted to attribute his situation to his spiritual body, he couldn¡¯t say too much, or it would sound too absurd.


    As long as he could explain his situation and justify his past actions, that would be enough.


    Otherwise, in the future, when he got married and had children, he would have to consider the Lu Family¡¯s attitude.


    ¡°Changsheng, Grandma suspects that you may have a special physical constitution related to Talismans?¡± the Fourth Elder said, her voice slightly hesitant as she expressed her guess.


    ¡°Talisman physical constitution?¡± Lu Changsheng repeated.


    ¡°Grandma, I¡¯ve also thought about it before, whether I might be some kind of spiritual body, but there¡¯s too little information about spiritual bodies, and I couldn¡¯t find any similar cases,¡± Lu Changsheng continued.


    ¡°There¡¯s very little information about spiritual bodies, and Grandma doesn¡¯t know much about it either,¡± the Fourth Elder said with a slight sigh.


    ¡°The reason Grandma is guessing this is because spiritual bodies are different from Spirit Roots, and all sorts of strange and unusual physical constitutions are possible,¡± the Fourth Elder said, her expression serious.


    She looked at Lu Changsheng and warned him, ¡°Changsheng, you mustn¡¯t tell anyone about this, or it could bring you danger and trouble.¡±


    The Fourth Elder said so.


    ¡°Grandma, don¡¯t worry, I definitely won¡¯t tell anyone else about this, only you,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°Good, good, Changsheng, you can rest assured that Grandma will keep this secret for you,¡± the Fourth Elder said, feeling relieved.


    She thought to herself that this grandson-in-law wasn¡¯t useless, and he treated her like family.


    Then she said, ¡°Changsheng, about your situation, Grandma won¡¯t say much about your romantic affairs.¡±


    ¡°But Changsheng, you must remember that Talismans are important, but your body and cultivation are the foundation.¡±


    ¡°If your body and cultivation aren¡¯t good, it will be hard to make progress in Talismans, so you mustn¡¯t overdo it in romantic affairs, and you must take care of your body and cultivate well.¡±


    ¡°As for getting married and having children, as long as you don¡¯t go overboard, Grandma will help you explain things to the Lu Family and Miao Yun¡¯s side.¡±


    The Fourth Elder spoke, her words heavy with concern.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng had this physical constitution, and it was impossible for him not to be involved with women.


    She just hoped that Lu Changsheng would be moderate and not exhaust himself.


    ¡°Grandma, I understand,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded immediately.


    ¡°Yes, as long as you¡¯re aware of this yourself, that¡¯s enough,¡± the Fourth Elder said, nodding her head, and didn¡¯t say anything more.


    She knew that this grandson-in-law, apart from his romantic affairs and having children, was very good in other aspects.


    He was a person who understood the importance of things and knew how to prioritize.


    She suddenly felt that Lu Changsheng¡¯s preferences and this physical constitution were truly a perfect match.


    ¡°Changsheng, you should also be a bit more careful when having children,¡± the Fourth Elder said.


    ¡°Otherwise, if you have too many children in the future, it will be a significant burden for you and affect your own cultivation.¡±


    The Fourth Elder thought of Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation, having over ten children in half a year, and added another sentence.


    In a family, children could be a source of strength and a means of passing down the family legacy, but if it got to a certain point, they could also become a burden.


    Not only would it drain one¡¯s energy, but sometimes it could also get caught up in a whirlpool.


    ¡°Grandma, you also know that I don¡¯t have any grand ambitions, and I don¡¯t crave that kind of fleeting, intangible foundation,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°I¡¯m already very satisfied with my current life, and I just want to have more children and have a big, happy family in the future.¡±


    ¡°If my children have Spirit Roots, I¡¯ll do my best to support them in their cultivation, so they can have a smoother path ahead,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    This wasn¡¯t the first time he had expressed his ¡°ambitions¡± to others, so he spoke with great sincerity.


    ¡°Alright, Grandma understands, just take care of your body and don¡¯t neglect your cultivation,¡± the Fourth Elder said with a slight sigh.


    She also knew that Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have any grand ambitions, and he didn¡¯t have high expectations for his cultivation.


    He just had a strong desire for a family life, with a wife and children.


    But thinking about Lu Changsheng¡¯s nine-grade Spirit Root, she couldn¡¯t say much about this situation, and chose to understand.


    Besides, for the Lu Family, they also hoped that Lu Changsheng would be like this.


    A person who only sought a stable life, with a warm and loving family, was much better than someone who was full of ambition and single-mindedly pursued the path of cultivation.


    ¡°Thank you, Grandma,¡± Lu Changsheng said, bowing his head in gratitude.


    He knew that this matter was now settled.


    And with this spiritual body as a cover, in the future, whether it was getting married, having children, or making progress in Talismans, it would be much easier to explain.


    ¡°Hehe, we¡¯re all family, no need to be polite with Grandma,¡± the Fourth Elder said with a warm smile.


    Then, she began to instruct Lu Changsheng on how to draw an Ice Frost Talisman. S~?a??h the N?v?l(F)ire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    After teaching him the Ice Frost Talisman, the Fourth Elder, thinking about Lu Changsheng¡¯s physical condition and the fact that he was going to Jiulong Market and wouldn¡¯t be back for a while, taught him two more mid-level talismans.


    It wasn¡¯t to let Lu Changsheng learn them immediately, but to give him a foundation, so that in the future, if he wanted to learn on his own, it would be easier.


    After teaching him how to draw Talismans, the Fourth Elder also spent some time with her great-grandchildren and chatted with Lu Miaoyun before leaving.


    In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng had accompanied his wives, and also went to visit Li Feiyu.


    He went to catch up with his good friend, chat with him, and have a meal together.


    The other party was still working crazily, doing multiple jobs, including being a butcher, a spirit farmer, and a laundry worker, and even raising two black boars at home.


    Lu Changsheng knew that it was pointless to try to advise him, so he didn¡¯t say much.


    He just had a meal with him, chatted with him, and when he left, he gave some red envelopes to the children.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen with him as he prepared to head to Jiulong Market.


    This time, Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen would also be accompanying him to Jiulong Market.


    This was also something he had discussed with his wives.


    Every time he returned, he would bring two of his wives to Jiulong Market for a short stay.


    He was bringing two people because the Second Elder¡¯s flying boat had limited seating.


    If there were too many people, there might not be enough space.


    Before leaving, Lu Changsheng also handed over the task of trading Talismans with Hong Yi to Lu Lanshu.


    If Hong Yi¡¯s people came, she would take the Talisman box and trade it.


    After all, this kind of transaction was quite simple. It was just exchanging goods for money.


    Now, his transactions with Hong Yi had also increased, from the original three months, thirty low-grade Talismans, to fifty low-grade Talismans and ten medium-grade Talismans.


    Lu Changsheng and the two women arrived at the Qingzhu Mountain gate, where they saw the Second Elder and two other Lu Family disciples waiting for them.


    Yesterday, Lu Changsheng had already given the Second Elder advance notice, telling him that he would be bringing Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen on the flying boat to Jiulong Market.


    ¡°Second Elder!¡±


    ¡°Second Elder!¡±


    ¡°Grandfather!¡±


    Lu Changsheng and the two women bowed in greeting.


    ¡°Ah, since you¡¯re all here, let¡¯s depart,¡± the Second Elder said with a smile.


    Then, he released the flying boat, and everyone boarded.


    Qu Zhenzhen was still a bit nervous, tightly holding onto Lu Changsheng.


    As the flying boat took off, she looked around curiously, and would occasionally lean in to whisper to Lu Changsheng.


    However, even though she was trying to speak softly, everyone else could still hear her.


    And so, after a day and a half, the flying boat landed safely outside Jiulong Market.


    Lu Changsheng went to get long-term identity cards for Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen.


    Although the two women would only be staying for about half a year, it was better to get long-term cards instead of short-term ones, which were only valid for half a month.


    After bidding farewell to the Second Elder, Lu Changsheng brought the two women to his residence.


    ¡°Miss!¡±


    Xiao Qing, who was already about half pregnant, was carrying a big belly.


    When she saw Lu Miaoyun, her face immediately turned red with shame.


    Initially, Lu Miaoyun had told her to follow Lu Changsheng to Jiulong Market and keep an eye on him.


    But in the end, not only did she fail to do so, but she also ended up with a big belly.


    ¡°Sister Miaoyun, Sister Zhenzhen!¡±


    Guan Xin also called out to the two of them.


    Then, Lu Changsheng introduced Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen to the other women in the courtyard.


    ¡°We¡¯ve met, madam!¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve met, madam!¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve met, madam!¡±


    Shao Yuyao and the other maidservants all bowed in greeting.


    Although these maidservants were mostly pregnant, they still had to maintain the hierarchy among wives, concubines, and maidservants in this world.


    Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen had already known beforehand that Lu Changsheng had many concubines in Jiulong Market.


    But seeing a courtyard full of beautiful women, all of whom were pregnant, they couldn¡¯t help but feel a little uneasy.


    Lu Changsheng also noticed that his two wives were feeling uneasy.


    After the introductions, he took them out to stroll around, eat, and have fun.


    The two women had been living in Qingzhu Valley, and their lives were very dull and boring.


    Coming to Jiulong Market and experiencing the food, drink, and entertainment was a great joy, and their small unhappiness dissipated.


    In these three days, Lu Changsheng spent over a hundred spirit stones on shopping and entertainment with the two women.


    With Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen joining the family, Lu Changsheng¡¯s life didn¡¯t change much.


    He just became more restrained in his romantic affairs, not like before when he would sleep with different women every night.


    Before long, half a month had passed.


    Lu Changsheng received a message from White Jade Tower, informing him that the concubine Xiao Yueru he had purchased was ready for pickup.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng went to White Jade Tower to inspect his new concubine.


    She had a dignified and elegant appearance, with a head of black hair styled in a bun, giving off a mature and feminine aura.


    Her almond-shaped eyes were dull and lifeless, with a high nose bridge and plump lips that would be very sweet if she smiled.


    She wore a water-blue dress, with a tall and slender figure, a full and proud chest that was almost bursting out of her clothes, and a beautiful, rounded bottom that was like a ripe peach, making one¡¯s mouth water.


    ¡°Xiao Yueru greets Young Master Lu.¡±


    Xiao Yueru¡¯s face was still pale and wan, and her voice was soft and gentle, like a willow branch swaying in the wind.


    ¡°Miss Xiao, are you willing to be my concubine?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Yueru in front of him and asked lightly.


    He, Lu Changsheng, would never force someone to do something against their will, even if he had paid for it!


    Xiao Yueru also knew her fate.


    She couldn¡¯t refuse this kind of thing, and besides, the young man in front of her didn¡¯t seem like a bad person.


    She immediately smiled and curtsied, saying, ¡°Xiao Yueru is willing to be your concubine.¡±


    Her smile was indeed very sweet, like a lovely young girl, and it perfectly combined with the mature and feminine aura in her eyebrows and eyes, exuding a captivating charm.


    ¡°Alright, Feng Jiuniang, I¡¯m very satisfied.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled lightly and said to Feng Jiuniang.


    After completing the transaction with Feng Jiuniang, Lu Changsheng took Xiao Yueru¡¯s spirit contract and brought her back home.


    During the process, Lu Changsheng also directly told Xiao Yueru that he had bought her to bear children.


    As long as she could give birth to several children, he wouldn¡¯t mistreat her.


    As for other matters, he didn¡¯t say much and didn¡¯t ask about Xiao Yueru¡¯s situation.


    After all, since he had walked out of White Jade Tower, these causal relationships were no longer his concern.


    He also didn¡¯t have the ability to help resolve these matters.


    After saying these words, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a sense of dizziness.


    He recalled the time when he was eliminated by Blue Cloud Sect and Lu Yuanding appeared, saying he wanted to take him as a son-in-law and have him bear 50 children in 20 years.


    At this moment, he was similar to Lu Yuanding back then.


    ¡°This is life.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt a sense of melancholy in his heart.


    He then lightly laughed and said, ¡°Regardless of good or evil, I just want to be free from shame!¡±


    When he returned home, Lu Changsheng had already told Lu Miaoyun about Xiao Yueru, so she didn¡¯t have any objections.


    He arranged for Xiao Yueru to live with another maid.


    Since Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen had arrived, the courtyard had become a bit crowded.


    So, several maids were living together in one room.


    In daily life, Lu Changsheng saw that Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen were also quite bored, so he occasionally taught them how to make talismans.


    He wanted to see if he could use his talisman-making skills to teach the two women to become talisman masters.


    Lu Miaoyun had been verified by the Fourth Elder and indeed didn¡¯t have any talent in this area.


    Qu Zhenzhen was slightly better, but not by much.


    This made Lu Changsheng sigh inwardly, thinking that it would be difficult to teach his children a skill in the future.


    Without any talent, one could only rely on money to make up for it.


    But even with money, there were limits to how far one could go.


    Time flew by, and before long, more than a month had passed.


    Xiao Yueru had successfully become pregnant under Lu Changsheng¡¯s care.


    And Shao Yuyao¡¯s child had also been born.


    What made Lu Changsheng regretful was that this child didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root.


    Half a month later.


    In the third-floor talisman room of the Spirit Talisman Shop.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a long sigh, looking at the Black Dragon Magic Bead floating in front of him, his eyes filled with joy.


    After nearly three months of cultivation, this magical treasure had finally been refined by him and could be condensed into his body.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng took off his upper garment, revealing his sturdy and muscular chest.


    He was also preparing to condense the Black Dragon Magic Bead into his chest bone.


    However, each part of the body could only condense one magical treasure.


    He wanted to condense the Black Dragon Magic Bead, but he had to remove the magical treasure fragment from his chest bone first.


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    Lu Changsheng lightly snorted, and the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique began to operate. His chest glowed with a soft, precious light, and the black iron block forming the black birthmark started to move slightly.


    Gradually, a black fragment emerged from his chest, slowly coming out.


    After a long time, the magical treasure fragment was removed.


    Lu Changsheng took a sip of Jade Bamboo Wine and then used a spirit stone to recover his spiritual energy.


    Refining the Black Dragon Magic Bead and removing the magical treasure fragment had consumed a lot of his energy.


    He had to recover his internal spiritual energy before he could continue to condense the Black Dragon Magic Bead into his body.


    When his spiritual energy was almost fully recovered, Lu Changsheng began to condense the Black Dragon Magic Bead into his body.


    Under the influence of his spiritual energy, the Black Dragon Magic Bead started to merge with Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest, slowly becoming one with it.


    As time passed, the Black Dragon Magic Bead was completely absorbed into Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest, condensed into his chest bone.


    This left a Black Dragon Magic Bead pattern on his chest.


    At the moment the Black Dragon Magic Bead entered his chest bone, Lu Changsheng felt a surge of powerful energy washing over his blood, meridians, and bones.


    He felt that his Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique was constantly being refined and elevated.


    ¡°This is the effect of condensing a magical treasure into the body? It¡¯s a hundred times better than the previous magical treasure fragment!¡±


    ¡°With this power refining my body, even if I don¡¯t cultivate, my Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique will be able to break through to the second stage in just two and a half years!¡±


    Lu Changsheng quietly savored the refining power of the Black Dragon Magic Bead and his face was filled with joy and surprise.


    The refining effect of condensing a magical treasure into his body was far better than he had expected.


    If he continued to cultivate like this, his physical strength would be able to surpass his Qi Refining.


    ¡°I wonder when I¡¯ll be able to get a Qi Refining manual.¡±


    ¡°This trashy Returning to the Origin technique is really frustrating.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about the Returning to the Origin technique he was currently cultivating and couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    If he could get a Qi Refining manual like the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, his foundation and strength would not only increase, but his cultivation speed might also improve.


    ¡°However, Xiao Qing is about to give birth soon. If this child has a Spirit Root, according to my previous guess, it¡¯s very likely to have a chance to draw a prize.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a long sigh, thinking to himself.


    As he was about to put on his clothes, he looked at the dark, glowing pattern on his chest that seemed to hide the shape of a dragon, and couldn¡¯t help but nod in satisfaction.


    ¡°This looks much better.¡±


    In his opinion, this pattern was far more beautiful than the previous magical treasure fragment, that was like a black birthmark.


    ¡°There¡¯s only a little spiritual energy left in this fragment, and there¡¯s no need to condense it into other parts of my body.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the magical treasure fragment in his hand.


    This fragment had been helping him cultivate for almost a year now, and the spiritual energy inside was almost depleted.


    Otherwise, he could have condensed this magical treasure fragment into his hand bone or foot bone to aid his cultivation.


    Seeing that it was getting late, Lu Changsheng stood up, tidied up, and left the Spirit Talisman Shop and headed home.

 Chapter 89: Brother Lu, Do You Want a Wife?

    ¡°Friend Lu, I wonder if the top-quality talismans in your talisman shop have been sold out?¡± When Lu Changsheng just arrived at his doorstep, the left-side courtyard opened.


    A middle-aged man in his forties with a thick beard and a calm demeanor walked out, saw Lu Changsheng, and asked.


    ¡°Friend Xia, my shop has already sold out the three top-grade Talismans this month.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re going to hunt demonic beasts again, aren¡¯t you, and that¡¯s why you want to buy top-grade Talismans?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said in surprise when he heard this.


    This middle-aged man was named Xia Long, a new neighbor who had moved in a few months ago.


    Like the previous neighbor who had moved out, he claimed to hunt demonic beasts to make a living.


    As for whether it was true or not, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t know.


    This neighbor often went out and wasn¡¯t at home, so when he knew that Lu Changsheng was a Talisman master he would occasionally come to buy Talismans from him.


    ¡°I¡¯ve made an appointment with a few friends to explore an ancient tomb, so I want to buy a few Talismans for protection.¡±


    Xia Long opened his mouth and said.


    ¡°My shop only has three top-grade Talismans every month, and they¡¯re all pre-ordered.¡±


    ¡°If you want one, I can reserve one for you when the next batch arrives.¡±


    ¡°If you need it urgently, I have a few high-grade Talismans on me, don¡¯t know if you¡¯d like to buy them?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, offering an alternative.


    He had some top-grade Talismans he had drawn himself, but he wasn¡¯t willing to sell them.


    After all, his shop only sold three top-grade Talismans every month.


    If he sold one more, it might attract unwanted attention.


    But high-grade Talismans were a different story.


    He had many of those and didn¡¯t mind selling a few.


    ¡°What high-grade Talismans do you have?¡±


    Xia Long asked.


    Lu Changsheng listed a few high-grade Talismans, and Xia Long bought a Lightning Inducing Talisman and a Hundred-Mile Invisibility Talisman.


    Each Talisman cost 50 spirit stones, and Lu Changsheng gave him a discount, selling them for 90 spirit stones.


    The other party was very pleased and didn¡¯t haggle.


    ¡°Thank you, Friend Lu.¡±


    Xia Long received the Talismans, bowed slightly, and left.


    ¡°Exploring ancient tombs? I¡¯ve never experienced that before.¡±


    ¡°But it¡¯s not necessary to experience it, although the rewards are high, the risks are also great, and one misstep might cost your life.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xia Long¡¯s departing back, shook his head, and walked into his house.


    As for exploring ancient tombs, he wasn¡¯t interested at all.


    With the system by his side, he didn¡¯t need to take risks like Xia Long.


    He just needed to live a peaceful life, avoid conflicts, and focus on his family.


    If he was too ambitious, he might end up falling into a lower realm.


    Half a month later.


    The child in Xiao Qing¡¯s belly was born.


    This child didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root either.


    This made Lu Changsheng sigh.


    Previously, Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaoyun¡¯s first children had all had Spirit Roots.


    This made him have high expectations for the children born to his wives with Spirit Roots.


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    Not a single child born to his wives with Spirit Roots had a Spirit Root.


    This made him feel a bit disappointed.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s okay, it¡¯ll happen eventually.¡±


    ¡°After all, this is just a one in ten probability.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, comforting himself.


    As two new babies were born, Lu Changsheng also thought about the problem of raising them.


    In Jiulong Market, raising children wasn¡¯t a problem.


    But when the children grew up, it would be inconvenient.


    One was that the courtyard was too small, and they couldn¡¯t fit everyone.


    The children would also need a place to play and exercise when they grew up.


    And when they reached school age, they would need to consider their education.


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and decided to send the children back to Qingzhu Mountain when the Second Elder returned.


    In Qingzhu Mountain, the environment was good, and there was plenty of space.


    The children would have many siblings to grow up with, and their relationships would improve.


    Moreover, in Jiulong Market, children would need to pay a residence fee after turning six, which was a significant expense.


    ¡°Do cultivators not like having children because of the pressure?¡±


    ¡°Because for cultivators, from 20 to 50 years old, it¡¯s their prime, and they¡¯re supposed to be brave and ambitious.¡±


    ¡°If they have children during this period, it¡¯s an additional burden.¡±


    ¡°Not only do they need to raise and educate their children, but they also need to consider their children¡¯s future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly realized.


    He felt that if he didn¡¯t have Qingzhu Mountain as his backing, raising so many wives and children would be a significant burden.


    He would probably need to settle down in the mortal world.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng gained a deeper understanding of the concept of ¡°land¡± in the phrase ¡°wealth, women, and land¡±.


    To establish his own cultivation family, he needed to have his own land.


    Whether it was a few houses in Jiulong Market or a Spirit Vein like Qingzhu Mountain.


    In the blink of an eye, more than a month has passed.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s life remained the same.


    He spent his days cultivating, making Talismans, going to work, and occasionally taking his wives and servant girls out for a stroll.


    After all, these servant girls were pregnant, and going out for a stroll was good for their health.


    In this month, Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen also became pregnant with their second and third children.


    This was also under Lu Changsheng¡¯s control.


    It had been half a year since they gave birth, and their bodies had recovered.


    The only problem was that their cultivation progress had stagnated.


    Lu Changsheng could only make it up to them later.


    One day, Lu Changsheng took his wives and servant girls out for a stroll.


    ¡°Husband, I want to eat that.¡±


    ¡°Husband, I think this dress is suitable for Little Yun.¡±


    ¡°Sister Zhenzhen, does this dress look good on me?¡±


    The wives and servant girls chattered happily.


    Time is the healer of all things.


    Now, Shao Yuyao¡¯s dull and lifeless eyes had completely disappeared, and she was much more cheerful.


    Xiao Yueru had also improved a lot in these few months, and her belly was slightly bulging.


    She would occasionally touch her belly and smile, revealing a maternal glow.


    ¡°Okay, okay, buy it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng faced his wives and servant girls¡¯ requests with a smile.


    He just needed to not be too extravagant with his spending, and he could save a lot of spirit stones every month.


    Xiao Yueru looked at Lu Changsheng¡¯s warm and gentle smile, and her eyes sparkled with a mysterious light.


    In this world, servant girls were at the bottom of the social hierarchy.


    Girls like them, who had been abandoned by the White Jade Tower, would usually end up as tools for cultivation, or even worse, as playthings for men.


    But Lu Changsheng treated them very well, not to mention treating them the same as his wife.


    They didn¡¯t need to worry about their livelihood, and they had spirit rice and sweet meals to eat.


    They even had someone to care for them, and occasionally, they would receive a simple concern from Lu Changsheng, which would touch their hearts.


    Just then, Lu Changsheng and his group ran into Yu Maocheng, who was also going home with his wife, Yu Ningrong, and a sixteen or seventeen year old girl with a pretty and cute face.


    Yu Maocheng saw Lu Changsheng surrounded by his wives and servant girls and couldn¡¯t help but feel envious.


    Obviously both of them were the sons-in-law of the immortal family.


    Why is the gap so big?


    Lu Changsheng is a talisman master, but he is also a spiritual chef.


    He, Yu Maocheng, was jealous of Lu Changsheng!


    But he still smiled and nodded to say hello to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Husband, do you think it¡¯s suitable to marry our niece to Lu Changsheng?¡±


    Yu Ningrong suddenly asked.


    ¡°Wife, do you want to betroth Qianqian to Lu Changsheng?¡±


    Yu Maocheng was taken aback, and he replied in a transmission.


    Yun Qianqian was the daughter of his wife¡¯s good friend.


    Not long ago, both her parents had encountered an accident, leaving only this young girl behind, and they had entrusted her to his wife¡¯s care.


    Today, he had just brought Yun Qianqian to Jiulong Market, preparing to arrange for her to help out in the shop.


    But unexpectedly, his wife was now wanting to marry Yun Qianqian off to Lu Changsheng.


    Thinking about Lu Changsheng¡¯s numerous wives and concubines, and his wife still wanting to marry Yun Qianqian off to him, made Yu Maocheng¡¯s teeth ache.


    ¡°Damn it, you¡¯re really going to die!¡±


    Yu Maocheng cursed in his heart.


    ¡°There¡¯s no mistake, Qianqian¡¯s personality is weak, and it¡¯s hard for her to be independent. In our shop, she can¡¯t stay for long, and eventually, she¡¯ll need to find a good family to marry into,¡±


    His wife, Yu Ningrong, said.


    ¡°This Lu Changsheng may have many wives and concubines, but I¡¯ve interacted with them before, and I feel that he treats his wives and concubines quite well. Even if she becomes a concubine, it¡¯s still a good family,¡±


    Yu Ningrong continued.


    Yu Maocheng nodded slightly and said, ¡°Indeed, I¡¯ve known Lu Changsheng for a long time, and I feel that he¡¯s a good person, aside from being a bit too fond of women and having children.¡±


    ¡°Not only is he a medium-grade Talisman master, but his appearance, character, and talent are all top-notch. If we marry Qianqian off to him, it¡¯ll be a good match,¡± Yu Maocheng said.


    ¡°Moreover, with us around, everyone knows each other, and I¡¯m sure Lu Changsheng won¡¯t mistreat Qianqian,¡± Yu Maocheng added.


    Yu Ningrong nodded slightly, then turned to the young girl beside her and asked, ¡°Qianqian, what do you think of that Talisman master Lu ?¡±


    ¡°Is he the one from next door?¡±


    Yun Qianqian asked.


    ¡°He looks like a talented person, but a bit of a flirty,¡±


    Yun Qianqian replied.


    ¡°This Talisman master Lu is indeed a flirt.¡±


    ¡°In addition to these wives and maids, there are several other wives and a dozen maids in the family.¡±


    Yu Ningrong said directly.


    ¡°However, I have been in contact with him a few times and chatted with his wives and concubines several times. I know that although Master Lu is amorous, he treats his wives and concubines very well.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re an orphan, and your mother entrusted you to my care. You¡¯ll eventually need to find a good family, and if you¡¯re willing, I can go and propose marriage to Lu Changsheng,¡± Yu Ningrong continued.


    This conversation made Yun Qianqian¡¯s eyes widen slightly.


    Thinking about Lu Changsheng¡¯s handsome appearance and his talent as a Talisman master, she couldn¡¯t help but lower her gaze and her face flushing red.


    She whispered, ¡°It¡¯s up to you, Auntie.¡±


    Yu Ningrong smiled, thinking that Lu Changsheng¡¯s good looks had already affected her niece.


    She stroked Yun Qianqian¡¯s hair and said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go and propose the marriage. We¡¯ll settle this later.¡±


    The next day.


    Lu Changsheng was working at the Talisman shop when Zhang Shan reported that Yu Maocheng was looking for him.


    He was a bit puzzled as he went downstairs.


    ¡°Brother Lu, do you want a wife?¡± Yu Maocheng asked directly.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was taken aback.


    What¡¯s going on? He already had so many wives, why would someone ask if he wanted another?


    Yu Maocheng explained the situation with Yun Qianqian, and Lu Changsheng laughed, saying, ¡°Alright, send her over.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had certain requirements for his wives.


    Firstly, they had to have a Spirit Root.


    Secondly, they couldn¡¯t have too high of a cultivation level.


    Thirdly, they had to have a good character.


    Fourthly, they couldn¡¯t come from a powerful family background.


    Fifthly, they couldn¡¯t have any karma or entanglements.


    As for physical appearance, talent, and being obedient, those were just bonuses.


    Yu Maocheng¡¯s introduction of Yun Qianqian perfectly fit his requirements.


    She had an eight-grade Spirit Root, was at the Qi Refining second stage, and had a gentle and obedient personality.


    Not only did she not have a powerful family background, but she was also an orphan with no one to rely on.


    The only person close to her was Yu Ningrong, Yu Maocheng¡¯s wife.


    Lu Changsheng had also seen Yun Qianqian once before, and although he hadn¡¯t taken a close look, he could tell that she was quite talented and had a good appearance.


    For Lu Changsheng, a woman like this was suitable to be a concubine.


    ¡°You agreed so readily?¡±


    Yu Maocheng couldn¡¯t help but be startled when he saw that Lu Changsheng agreed just after he finished speaking.


    ¡°Why not?¡± Lu Changsheng replied.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you need to discuss it with your wife?¡± Yu Maocheng asked.


    Lu Changsheng said, ¡°My wife, Miaoyun, is very understanding and will definitely support me.¡±


    ¡°Damn, you really deserve to die. This is even worse than killing me!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yu Maocheng stood up and left.


    Then he said that he would bring Yun Qianqian to Lu Changsheng¡¯s house later to settle the matter.


    ¡°It seems that having friends is indeed beneficial,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    That night.


    Lu Changsheng returned home from work.


    Before he could even mention Yun Qianqian, Lu Miaoyun brought it up herself.


    Not only had Yu Maocheng come to discuss it with Lu Changsheng, but Yu Ningrong had also talked to Lu Miaoyun about it.


    Lu Miaoyun had already seen through Lu Changsheng¡¯s intentions and knew that he wanted to take in many wives and concubines.


    Now that a suitable concubine had been sent to their doorstep, Lu Miaoyun naturally agreed.


    ¡°Good Yun¡¯er, marrying you is the greatest fortune of my life!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    Just as they were about to eat, Baihe came to notify them that Yu Maocheng and his wife were visiting.


    Lu Changsheng knew that it was probably about Yun Qianqian and immediately went to greet them.


    ¡°Brother Yu, Sister-in-law,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as he saw Yu Maocheng and Yu Ningrong.


    Behind them was a young girl, Yun Qianqian.


    She was dressed up, with her black hair styled in a vertical bun, adorned with a blue water butterfly hairpin, and a long string of pearls hanging down.


    She wore a lake-blue dress, and although her figure wasn¡¯t exceptional, she had a certain charm.


    Her almond-shaped eyes were clear and bright, with a hint of shyness.


    Her goose-egg-shaped face was sweet and lovely, making one want to look at her again and again.


    ¡°Brother Yu, Sister-in-law, you haven¡¯t eaten yet, right? Let¡¯s eat together,¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said, inviting them in.


    Then, she looked at Yun Qianqian, who was a bit shy, and said, ¡°Is this Qianqian?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Sister-in-law,¡±


    Yun Qianqian replied.


    Although she called Yu Maocheng and Yu Ningrong ¡°Uncle¡± and ¡°Auntie¡±, she couldn¡¯t call Lu Changsheng ¡°Uncle¡± now.


    After all, Yu Ningrong had already told her about Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation, and she had agreed to it.


    So, now that she was here, the matter was already settled.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go in and eat,¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said, pulling Yun Qianqian along.


    Yu Maocheng felt a magical feeling when he saw the scene in front of him.


    When the three of them arrived at the dining hall, they saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s many wives and concubines, and Yu Maocheng couldn¡¯t help but stare.


    They knew that Lu Changsheng had many wives and concubines, but seeing so many women gathered around, all of them happy and content, was truly a shocking sight.


    However, seeing that they were all eating spirit rice, spirit vegetables, and demonic beast meat, and drinking spirit tea, made them feel more at ease.


    Yu Maocheng and Yu Ningrong sat down and ate a few bites, and the matter of Yun Qianqian becoming a concubine was settled.


    There wasn¡¯t much fuss or ceremony.


    They would just prepare a small banquet at the Jade Feast Pavilion in two days, inviting a few friends and neighbors, and the matter would be done.


    This was all thanks to Lu Miaoyun¡¯s efforts.


    It could be said that Lu Changsheng had taken in his first concubine under Lu Miaoyun¡¯s initiative.


    Three days later, Yun Qianqian officially moved in.


    Accompanied by a soft sigh, she officially became Lu Changsheng¡¯s concubine.


    That year, Lu Changsheng was 24 years old.


    He had five wives, nine concubines, two favored ladies, and 15 maidservants.

 Chapter 90: The Demonic Curse of Fate! 49 Children!

    A peaceful and leisurely life always passes quickly.Before you know it, more than a month has gone by.


    Over the past month, Yun Qianqian has perfectly integrated into Lu Changsheng¡¯s family and has successfully become pregnant.


    This made Yu Mocheng and his wife unable to help but admire Lu Changsheng¡¯s efficiency.


    During a conversation, Yu Mocheng asked Lu Changsheng how he would raise so many children in the future.


    Although it¡¯s true that the poor have their own ways of raising children, and the rich have their own ways, if the children have a Spirit Root, no matter how they are raised, it would be a significant expense.


    Facing this inquiry, Lu Changsheng responded with a carefree expression, saying that as a Talisman Master, he also has some savings.


    He has been setting aside money for the future to cultivate his children.


    After all, he can endure hardship himself, but he absolutely cannot let his children suffer.


    When Yu Mocheng heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, he suddenly revealed an expression like an old man looking at his phone.


    He believed that Lu Changsheng won¡¯t let his children suffer.


    But no matter how he looked at it, he couldn¡¯t think of Lu Changsheng as the type to suffer himself.


    He, Yu Mocheng, has never seen anyone as good at enjoying life as Lu Changsheng.


    Not only does he have a harem of wives and concubines serving him, but his daily expenses on food, drink, and shopping are also something that made Yu Mocheng, who only has ten spirit stones a month, feel envious.


    But Yu Mocheng wouldn¡¯t ask too many questions about this kind of thing.


    With the relationship between Yun Qianqian and Lu Changsheng¡¯s family, although they have more interactions, it¡¯s not like they¡¯re a close family.


    It was enough for them to know that Yun Qianqian was living a good life at Lu Changsheng¡¯s house.


    On this day, Lu Changsheng was drawing a talisman in his spiritual talisman shop.


    An indescribable mysterious feeling suddenly surged through his whole body.


    It gave Lu Changsheng a feeling that his Spirit Root had advanced!


    From an Eighth-grade Spirit Root to a Seventh-grade Spirit Root!


    ¡°Ah, have I given birth to a child with a spirit root?¡±


    Under this excitement, Lu Changsheng suddenly let out a loud scream, his face filled with joy.


    As a result, the talisman he was making failed, and the talisman paper emitted blue smoke.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind, and after feeling it for a moment, he shook his head and said, ¡°No, this is not the feeling of a child¡¯s Spirit Root adding to my own.¡±


    ¡°It is just a natural, gradual improvement that allows my Spirit Root to advance from the eight level to the seventh level!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, my four children¡¯s Spirit Roots are still developing, so it¡¯s the same for my Spirit Root.¡±


    ¡°With the previous additions, my Spirit Root was already close to the eight level, and now, with the continuous growth, it has naturally advanced to a seventh level Spirit Root!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately understood what was happening.


    At that time, he actually had two women in Qingzhu Mountain who were pregnant, and their children were about to be born at that time.


    However, he could sense that he hadn¡¯t received any additional Spirit Root enhancement.


    There was only a deep sense that his Spirit Root had evolved.


    ¡°Seventh Grade Spirit Root!¡±


    ¡°Ah, I¡¯ve finally advanced to a Seventh-grade Spirit Root! If I take another step forward, I¡¯ll be a medium-grade Spirit Root immortal seedling!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and his face was filled with joy.


    Spirit Root was related to a person¡¯s cultivation foundation!


    For Lu Changsheng, Spirit Root wasn¡¯t just related to his cultivation foundation.


    It was also connected to the quality of his future children¡¯s Spirit Roots.


    After all, the quality of a parent¡¯s Spirit Root could influence the quality of their children¡¯s Spirit Roots.


    The better his Spirit Root, the better his future children¡¯s Spirit Roots would be.


    Although he was working hard to improve the quality of his children¡¯s mothers, how could he, as the father, fall behind?


    ¡°If I continue like this, the later-born children will not only have better environmental conditions but also stand on the shoulders of their older siblings, with an even higher upper limit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    He felt that if he continued to cultivate like this, in the future he might be able to produce a family of high-grade Spirit Roots, or even Heavenly Spirit Roots.


    He immediately tried to experience the cultivation speed of his Seventh Grade Spirit Root.


    However, the silent and gradual progress of his Spirit Root made him feel that there wasn¡¯t much difference from before.


    ¡°The Eight grade Spirit Root and the Seventh grade Spirit Root are both low-grade Spirit Roots, and this advancement doesn¡¯t have any significant changes.¡±


    ¡°It is estimated that there will be a significant improvement from a low-grade Spirit Root to a mid-grade Spirit Root.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how much help my Spirit Root, which has advanced from eight to seventh grade, will be in breaking the bottleneck of the middle to late stages of Qi Refinement.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly and looked at his Pilltian, which was like a sticky, flowing spiritual energy.


    He sat in meditation and cultivated for two hours every day.


    But his cultivation had stagnated, and he had made no progress.


    All he could do was to gradually grind and wait for the opportunity to break through.


    However, if he really wanted to break through, Lu Changsheng had inquired about it.


    The Advanced Level Breaking Pill, which cost 1,200 Spirit Stones, could help him break through the middle stage of Qi Refinement and enter the later stage.


    He only needed to save for one year, and he would be able to afford it.


    But Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think it was necessary.


    He didn¡¯t go out, didn¡¯t fight with others, and didn¡¯t go on any adventures or explorations.


    With so many Talisman scripts by his side, his cultivation was almost sufficient, and there was no need to rush.


    Taking some Yellow Dragon Pills to aid his cultivation was enough.


    Those Breakthrough Pills were still unnecessary, and they would affect his future foundation.


    ¡°Guan Xin is about to give birth, and I wonder if this child has a Spirit Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng slightly relaxed his muscles, looking out the window at the vast, clear blue sky, and a few expectations arose in his heart.


    He had already become quite open-minded about his wives giving birth to children without Spirit Roots.


    But for those with Spirit Roots, he still had some expectations, and his heart couldn¡¯t help but feel a few emotions.


    Ten days later.


    Lu Changsheng discovered that his two servant girls were pregnant.


    The four servant girls he had previously purchased had only one left who wasn¡¯t pregnant.


    But Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind, and he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to replenish them.


    After all, there was only one big stick.


    Now that he had so many ordinary servant girls, he would just save up and increase the number of high-quality servant girls.


    Moreover, Lu Miaoyun was still in Jiulong Market.


    Out of respect for his wife, Lu Changsheng would still slightly restrain himself.


    At least until next month, when Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen returned to Qingzhu Mountain, he would go to White Jade Tower to take a stroll.


    Six days later.


    On this day, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t go to the spiritual talisman shop and just sat at home.


    Because Guan Xin¡¯s child was about to be born.


    ¡°Wow!¡±


    As a crying sound echoed out, Lu Changsheng felt a profound, mysterious sensation.


    It was the sensation of a Spirit Root!


    The child had a Spirit Root, and its enhancement was affecting him!


    At the same time, a system prompt tone sounded.


    ¡¾Congratulations to the host for giving birth to five children with spiritual roots. You will get a chance to draw a lottery! ¡¿


    This sensation and the system prompt tone made Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart extremely joyful and excited.


    However, as his mood gradually improved, he didn¡¯t show excessive excitement.


    His face only revealed a faint, gentle smile, appearing warm and refined, like a spring breeze.


    He and Lu Miaoyun walked into the room.


    ¡°It¡¯s a young lady, sir.¡±


    The midwife said with a smile.


    ¡°Good, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said and handed over a spirit stone.


    This midwife was invited from Jiulong Market, and she had helped with the previous two births as well.


    He felt that in the future, he would need to hire a permanent midwife to stay at home.


    Although his wives had spirit rice to nourish their bodies and wouldn¡¯t have any problems with childbirth, this measure was necessary to ensure absolute safety.


    ¡°Thank you, Lord Lu, thank you, Madam Lu.¡±


    The midwife took the spirit stone with a smile like a chrysanthemum.


    Lu Changsheng picked up the baby.


    It was a very lovely baby.


    Knowing that the child had a Spirit Root, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but feel a few more emotions, and the more he looked, the more adorable he felt.


    This scene also made Guan Xin reveal a happy smile.


    When she knew she had given birth to a daughter, she had a slight feeling of loss.


    She was afraid that Lu Changsheng might not like it.


    After all, in this world, there were still many people who valued boys over girls.


    But seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s smile, she felt much more at ease.


    After the child was born, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hurry to leave and draw a prize.


    He still accompanied Guan Xin and his wives, chatting and talking.


    It wasn¡¯t until the afternoon that he said he would go to the shop to take a look.


    After arriving at the spiritual talisman shop, Lu Changsheng went straight to the third floor and began the part he was most looking forward to.


    ¡°System, I want to draw a prize!¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Immediately, a pale red system prize wheel appeared.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what I¡¯ll get this time. If it¡¯s not a cultivation method, another magical treasure would be fine too.¡±


    Looking at the prize wheel, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart was filled with anticipation.


    After all, the Black Dragon Magic Bead had greatly helped his cultivation.


    If he could obtain a magical treasure that would allow him to cultivate all four limbs, it would be like flying.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think too much and directly said, ¡°Start the draw!¡±


    Immediately, the golden light on the Roulette Wheel began to rotate.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s expectant gaze, the golden light slowly stopped on the ¡®Treasure¡¯ section of the prize wheel.


    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations host on obtaining a rare treasure: the Demonic Curse of Fate!¡¿


    ¡¾The reward has been sent to the system space, and the host can view it at any time¡¿


    A dark, mysterious scroll with strange flower patterns appeared, accompanied by the system prompt tone.


    ¡°Rare treasure, Demonic Curse of Fate?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the reward he had drawn, feeling a bit surprised and unsure what it was.


    He immediately looked towards the system space.


    Let¡¯s see what this Demonic Curse of Fate was.


    ¡¾Demonic Curse of Fate¡¿


    ¡¾Grade: 3rd-grade¡¿


    ¡¾Description: An ancient witch tribe¡¯s artifact, refined with heavenly and earthly demonic energy. As long as you gaze at the script and think of someone, you can curse them remotely. On the 49th day, the cursed person¡¯s flesh and soul will be bound, and they will eventually die from withering flesh and extinguished soul.¡¿


    The description of the Demonic Curse of Fate¡¯s effects appeared.


    ¡°Is this a curse-type treasure?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Demonic Curse of Fate, and his heart immediately understood what it was.


    It wasn¡¯t a spiritual treasure.


    But its effects were similar to those of spiritual treasures, belonging to the category of rare and unusual treasures.


    This rare treasure looked very powerful, but Lu Changsheng was clear that, as a third-grade treasure, it could only curse up to the Core Formation Stage.


    Moreover, treasures like this would certainly have limitations and side effects.


    He directly retrieved the Demonic Curse of Fate.


    Let¡¯s see the detailed introduction of this rare treasure.


    Immediately, a dark, thick book with no words, only faint black patterns, appeared before Lu Changsheng.


    The patterns in the book seemed like threads of demonic energy, slowly flowing, giving off an eerie feeling.


    As the Demonic Curse of Fate was retrieved, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind also received additional information.


    The detailed introduction of this rare treasure.


    It was just as he had guessed.


    The Demonic Curse of Fate looked powerful, but ultimately, it was just a third-grade treasure with limited effects.


    Firstly, this Demonic Curse of Fate was a one-time use treasure.


    Once used, it would be gone.


    Then, it could only curse up to the Core Formation Stage.


    Moreover, there were side effects.


    Cursing others would require him to pay a price.


    He would lose lifespan!


    And his energy and blood would wither, requiring him to calm his mind and recover.


    Cursing a Qi Refining period cultivator would reduce his lifespan by 1-3 years!


    Cursing a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator would reduce his lifespan by 10-30 years!


    Cursing a Core Formation Stage cultivator would reduce his lifespan by over 100 years!


    As for the Nascent Soul true lord, although it¡¯s impossible to curse them to death, if one wanted to, they could still make the opponent feel uneasy, causing them to be plagued by demonic energy, leading to their physical body¡¯s decline and their spirit¡¯s withering.


    As for the cost, it depends on one¡¯s own cultivation, strength, and lifespan.


    If one doesn¡¯t have the strength of a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, doing so would basically lead to their physical body¡¯s decline, their spirit¡¯s extinction, and ultimately, their death.


    ¡°This demonic curse of fate scripture, how can I put it into words?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Demonic Curse of Fate in front of him, which resembled a framed portrait, and clicked his tongue, unsure of how to describe it.


    Its power was undeniable.


    As long as one silently observed their target, they could cast a curse from a distance, ignoring the distance between them.


    Unlike some curses he had seen in books or heard about, which required collecting the target¡¯s hair, blood, or used items, and so on.


    In other words, even at his Qi Refining Stage he could curse a Foundation Establishment cultivator to death just by looking at them once.


    If he were to risk his life, although he might not be able to curse a Nascent Soul true lord to death, he could still make them suffer from demonic energy, leading to their physical body¡¯s decline, their spirit¡¯s withering, and a significant loss of strength, making it difficult for them to make progress in their cultivation.


    But in Lu Changsheng¡¯s opinion, the cost was too great and not worth it.


    After all, a Qi Refining stage cultivator¡¯s lifespan was only around a hundred years or so.


    If he were to curse a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, he would have to reduce his lifespan by twenty to thirty years.


    Moreover, it wouldn¡¯t just reduce his lifespan; his qi and blood would also decline, affecting his strength and cultivation, not to mention his ability to have children.


    ¡°However, this treasure doesn¡¯t have an owner, and its use isn¡¯t restricted to anyone.¡±


    ¡°If I¡¯m willing, I can give it to someone else and let them reduce their lifespan to help me curse someone.¡±


    ¡°But who would be willing to take such a risk? It¡¯s too Pillgerous.¡±


    ¡°So, I¡¯ll keep this treasure as a hidden trump card and I will only use it when absolutely necessary.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the demonic curse scripture in his hand, shook his head slightly, and put it away in his storage bag.


    He decided that if some Foundation Establishment stage cultivator were to provoke him in the future, he would carve their portrait onto this demonic curse scripture.


    As for Nascent Soul cultivators, that would be a mutual destruction, it was not worth it.


    After completing the lottery, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a sense of disappointment.


    He then sat down to meditate and cultivate, checking how much his daughter¡¯s Spirit Root had enhanced his cultivation.


    After a long while, through his experience, Lu Changsheng felt that the enhancement was less than 10%.


    He estimated that his daughter¡¯s Spirit Root was at most an eight-grade Spirit Root.


    However, Lu Changsheng was still very satisfied with this.


    At this stage, having a Spirit Root was enough; what more could he ask for?


    A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.


    Lu Changsheng believed that as long as he worked hard, his natural talent would eventually surpass that of others, reaching an unprecedented level.


    In the blink of an eye, another ten days had passed.


    On this day, the Second Elder came to visit Lu Changsheng¡¯s home again.


    After casually strolling around, he mentioned that he would be returning to Qingzhu Mountain in half a month.


    He asked Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoyun, and others if they wanted to return with him at that time.


    Lu Changsheng naturally expressed his desire to return.


    Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen also expressed their intention to return to Qingzhu Mountain to nurture their pregnancies, allowing their other sisters to come over.


    Originally, Lu Changsheng had planned to send Guan Xin to Qingzhu Mountain for cultivation and bring the other children along.


    However, due to the limited seating on the flying boat, with only three available spots, he had to give up on the idea.


    Lu Changsheng also asked the Second Elder if it was safe for infants to ride the flying boat.


    He was planning to send the three children back to Qingzhu Mountain to be nurtured.


    The Second Elder replied that there wouldn¡¯t be any major issues, but Lu Changsheng should still purchase a few Warm Yang Jade stones.


    These Warm Yang Jade stones were a type of spiritual jade that could isolate cold air and nourish the physical body.


    With these, the infants wouldn¡¯t catch a cold on the flying boat and would sleep more soundly.


    After the Second Elder finished speaking, he chatted for a while before leaving with a smile.


    He didn¡¯t come just to notify Lu Changsheng about returning to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Would the Second Elder of the Lu Family personally come for such a trivial matter?


    His main purpose was to observe whether Lu Changsheng had stopped his crazy behavior of taking in concubines and buying servant girls, indulging in sensual pleasures, after the Fourth Elder¡¯s advice.


    Through this observation, Lu Changsheng¡¯s performance was still satisfactory.


    Although he still had many children, it was much better than before.


    Lu Miaoyun also told him that Lu Changsheng had only taken in one small concubine and one servant girl in the past half year, which made him very happy.


    He felt that the effect of the Fourth Elder¡¯s advice was still quite good.


    In preparation for their return in half a month, the next day, Lu Changsheng took Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and the other women to stroll around the streets.


    They were preparing to buy some gifts to bring back.


    During the process, Lu Changsheng saw that the Warm Yang Jade stones mentioned by the Second Elder were quite affordable, only two spirit stones per piece.


    He directly purchased thirty-five pieces.


    After all, as a father, how could he be partial to some children?


    Even if he had a slight preference for certain children, he would still try to be fair in such small matters.


    So, with thirty-five children, he would directly buy thirty-five sets, one for each.


    Later, Lu Changsheng strolled around the market again, inquiring about the price of the Rejuvenation PIll medicine.


    His wives had accompanied him for so many years, giving birth to so many children, so he naturally had to give them some valuable gifts.


    Among them, the best was naturally the Rejuvenation Pill.


    It had the effect of eternal youth.


    However, the Rejuvenation Pill was a second-grade pill, and its price was extremely high.


    There were two types of first-grade pill that could preserve one¡¯s appearance: the Fixation Pill and the Nourishment Pill.


    The Fixation Pill could fix one¡¯s appearance, but it would still change gradually after about ten years.


    Its price was 100 spirit stones.


    The Nourishment Pill had the effect of nourishing and preserving one¡¯s appearance.


    It was a multi-benefit pill, and taking one every three years or so could also have the effect of the Rejuvenation Pill.


    Its price was 20 spirit stones per piece.


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and directly purchased 16 Nourishment Pill elixirs.


    He gave one to each of his current wives.


    The total cost was 320 spirit stones, but the shopkeeper gave him a discount of 20 spirit stones, so he ended up paying 300 spirit stones.


    It was only at this time that Lu Changsheng felt that raising so many wives and children was not easy.


    Ten days later.


    Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoyun, and Qu Zhenzhen, each holding a baby, went to the East District¡¯s large courtyard to prepare to return to Qingzhu Mountain with the Second Elder.


    The three Lu Family juniors who were accompanying them were all Lu Miaoyun¡¯s cousins.


    Two of them had also been with them on the previous trip.


    They saw that Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen were still doing well before they left.


    This time, not only were their bellies slightly bulging, but they were also each holding a baby.


    They couldn¡¯t help but be shocked.


    Later, they asked Lu Changsheng what was going on, where the children came from.


    Facing such questions, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hide the truth.


    He directly said that he had taken in a few small concubines and bought some servant girls.


    The three children were recently born and were being brought back to Qingzhu Mountain to be nurtured.


    Upon hearing this, the three of them couldn¡¯t help but look at each other in shock.


    As Lu Family juniors, they naturally knew about Lu Changsheng¡¯s reputation in Qingzhu Mountain.


    He was good at producing children.


    But they didn¡¯t expect that Lu Changsheng would be so unstoppable, having children wherever he went. s?a??h th? Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Especially Lu Miaoyun¡¯s cousin, who asked Lu Changsheng how many children he had now.


    Lu Changsheng replied that he had 35 children, and 14 more were on the way, which left the three of them stunned.


    Even the Second Elder, who was driving the flying boat, couldn¡¯t help but twitch his mouth and look shocked.


    They thought back to when the Lu Family had taken in a son-in-law.


    The requirement was to have 50 children in 20 years.


    But now, in just over six years, Lu Changsheng already had 49 children.

 Chapter 91: Qi Refining Seventh Stage, Drawing Lottery!

    Two days later.A flying boat landed outside Qingzhu Mountain.


    Lu Changsheng with his family of six, and a few elders stepped out of the flying boat and entered Qingzhu Mountain.


    As they walked, people saw Lu Changsheng holding a child, and Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s with slightly protruding bellies were also holding infants. This sparked curiosity and whispers among the onlookers.


    ¡°Why did Lu Changsheng and Sister Miaoyun come back with a child?¡±


    ¡°It must be their own child.¡±


    ¡°I remember they didn¡¯t bring any children when they left.¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t Lu Changsheng go to the city to manage his shop?¡±


    ¡°Could it be that he had children outside and brought them back?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s too incredible, can he really give birth wherever he goes?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not unaware, are you? Lu Changsheng really loves having children, just look at Sister Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, they¡¯re both pregnant again.¡±


    ¡°Good grief, when it comes to having children, I only acknowledge Lu Changsheng¡¯s expertise!¡±


    ¡°If only Patriarch had recruited more immortal seedlings like Lu Changsheng, I wonder how much bloodline would have been added to the Lu Family.¡±


    Many young Lu Family members discussed and laughed.


    ¡°Damn it, Why does he work so hard when he doesn¡¯t even need to have fifty children?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s clear he genuinely loves having children from the bottom of his heart!¡±


    ¡°I still need thirty-eight more children, do you think if I asked Lu Changsheng to help me, he would agree?¡±


    A few immortal seedlings whispered to each other as they watched the scene.


    As for the curiosity and gossip of others, Lu Changsheng was unaware and wouldn¡¯t have cared even if he knew. After all, it wasn¡¯t like they were saying anything bad, and he genuinely loved having children.


    After returning home, Lu Changsheng settled the three infants.


    He went to take a look at his thirty-third and thirty-fourth children.


    Although the infants looked similar, and having so many children didn¡¯t seem to make a difference.


    But as a father, he had to take a look at his children when he got home.


    Later, Lu Changsheng handed out Nourishment Pills and some gifts to his wives.


    ¡°Thank you, husband!¡±


    ¡°This thing is too precious!¡±


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    ¡°Thank you, Sister Miaoyun!¡±


    The wives saw the gifts and heard about the effects of the Nourishment Pill, and they were all extremely surprised and moved, their faces filled with emotion.


    They never expected Lu Changsheng to give them such precious elixirs.


    To them, this was equivalent to a divine pill!


    Some of the wives were so moved that they directly burst into tears.


    These wives, who were the first batch to marry Lu Changsheng, were all ordinary women from the Lu Family.


    When they married Lu Changsheng, it was simply because of the Lu Family¡¯s reward and the desire to contribute to the family.


    At most, they had a few thoughts about relying on their children¡¯s success.


    Hoping to give birth to children with a Spirit Root.


    As for Lu Changsheng, their husband, they didn¡¯t have many expectations.


    They never thought that Lu Changsheng would go from being a humble son-in-law to reaching this point.


    Letting them, his wives, also rise in status alongside him.


    They were living a life that was previously unimaginable.


    Now that Lu Changsheng had reached this point, they began to feel a little inferior, knowing they didn¡¯t deserve him.


    But Lu Changsheng¡¯s attitude towards them remained unchanged.


    He still gave them such precious gifts, naturally moving them to tears.


    They felt that choosing to marry Lu Changsheng was the most correct decision in their lives.


    ¡°Why are you still crying?¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t expect that his gift would move them to tears, and he immediately comforted them.


    ¡°Husband, you¡¯re too good to me, making me too emotional and happy.¡±


    Lu Yuzhu said, her face filled with emotion.


    ¡°You¡¯re my wife, who else would I be good to?¡±


    ¡°This is just the beginning. In the future, our family¡¯s conditions will get better and better, and your lives, as well as the children¡¯s, will also get better and better.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently wiped away her tears and said softly.


    Although these wives couldn¡¯t be considered his favorite, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t the kind of person who would forget his old loves once he got new ones.


    It was still the same principle: benefits were benefits.


    Since they had all become his wives and the mothers of his children, Lu Changsheng would take on the responsibilities that came with it.


    As soon as Lu Changsheng said this, the other wives were also moved to tears.


    Even Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, who were standing aside, were deeply moved.


    After all, this world was essentially a feudal society where the strong preyed on the weak.


    Although Lu Changsheng had many wives, his behavior and actions were still considered respectful towards women, making him a good man.


    After comforting one of his wives, Lu Changsheng had the children who could walk line up and distributed gifts to each of them.


    ¡°Thank you, Father!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Father!¡±


    The little children were overjoyed when they saw the gifts and treats.


    As for the ones who were too young to walk or talk, still in their infancy, Lu Changsheng directly turned the Nourishment Pill into a pendant and hung it around their necks.


    After finishing all these things, Lu Changsheng looked at his wives and children, their faces filled with joy and happiness, and he couldn¡¯t help but smile, feeling extremely satisfied and content.


    What more could he ask for in life?


    In the midst of this intense emotional fulfillment, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a slight tremble in his Dantian.


    The bottleneck in his Qi Refining sixth stage cultivation had finally shown a slight loosening.


    Lu Changsheng was immediately overjoyed.


    He realized that the opportunity to break through to the later stages of Qi Refining had finally arrived.


    He quickly bid farewell to his wives and rushed to his practice room, beginning his attempt to break through to the later stages of Qi Refining.


    Lu Changsheng took out a bottle of Qi Refining powder from his storage bag and poured it into his mouth.


    He then grasped two spirit stones, closed his eyes, and began to circulate his inner energy, attempting to break through to the seventh stage of Qi Refining.


    The Qi Refining powder entered his abdomen, causing the spiritual energy in his Dantian to surge like a boiling creek, releasing a faint, gentle pressure around his body.


    Lu Changsheng used his inner energy to guide the spiritual power in his Dantian, allowing it to flow through his meridians and form a complete circuit, causing his entire body to surge with energy and his spiritual pressure to increase.


    He didn¡¯t know how much time had passed.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s entire body suddenly shook, and a formless, invisible energy spread out from him.


    In that moment, he felt as if he was floating, and his entire body became light and transparent.


    He had successfully reached the seventh stage of Qi Refining!


    He suppressed the excitement and joy in his heart, slowly calming down the turbulent spiritual energy in his meridians.


    After a long time, his breathing stabilized.


    ¡°I¡¯ve finally entered the later stages of Qi Refining!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, his gaze shining with joy.


    Reaching the seventh stage of Qi Refining meant that he had entered the later stages of Qi Refining.


    This level of cultivation was extremely rare, even in the entire Lu Family.


    Only Lu Yuanding and the older generation of Lu Family elders had reached this level of cultivation.


    Among his peers, Lu Changsheng only knew of Lu Miaoge.


    He estimated that there were only a few other Lu Family disciples who had reached this level.


    ¡°The path of cultivation is vast and complex, and it¡¯s not just about bitter practice and training. Different people have different paths.¡±


    ¡°Some people focus on closed-door cultivation; some people go out to gain experience and break through in the midst of life and death; and some people seek enlightenment in the midst of worldly chaos.¡±


    ¡°And I¡¯m similar to that today.¡±


    ¡°Ultimately, the bottleneck in cultivation is not just about cultivation itself, but also about seeking a breakthrough in one¡¯s mentality and spiritual realm.¡±


    In that moment, Lu Changsheng also gained some insight.


    When he read books, he had seen many sayings about the path of cultivation.


    But these things seemed abstract and intangible when he read or heard about them.


    However, just now, when he saw his wives and children¡¯s happy faces, he couldn¡¯t help but have a breakthrough in his mentality, feeling spiritually fulfilled, which led to the loosening of the bottleneck in his sixth stage of Qi Refining.


    The bottleneck and breakthrough opportunity seemed abstract and intangible.


    But in this world, they were real and existed.


    Just like the heart demons, karma, and fate that were commonly seen in the cultivation world!


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think too much about it and closed his eyes again, quietly feeling the changes after the breakthrough.


    The spiritual energy flowing through his meridians was not only more abundant but also more refined.


    In his Dantian, the previously tangled and knotted spiritual energy had formed a small lake.


    This was Dan Lake!


    A symbol of the later stages of Qi Refining, where the spiritual energy condensed into a lake.


    When one reached the peak of Qi Refining, the Dan Lake would become a true sea, supporting the Dao platform, and they could completely shed their mortal body, establish their foundation, and become a Foundation Establishment cultivator!


    ¡°Reaching the seventh stage of Qi Refining not only increases my spiritual energy several times, but also elevates my mental state!¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt that he not only had more energy and was lighter, but his consciousness and thinking were also clearer.


    This was the spiritual state of a person.


    Breaking through the Foundation Establishment stage had three major hurdles.


    The last hurdle was the transformation of the mind and spirit, giving birth to a divine sense!


    This would allow him to project his spirit externally.


    It would be extremely beneficial for cultivation, combat, and other matters.


    ¡°With my current cultivation level, I can also try to create a second-grade talisman!¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    When he was at the sixth stage of Qi Refining, as long as he had the materials, he could create a top-grade talisman.


    Now that he had broken through the bottleneck and become a seventh-stage Qi Refining cultivator, his mental and spiritual powers had greatly increased.


    This gave him the confidence to create a second-grade talisman, with a 70-80% chance of success.


    ¡°However, the materials for a second-grade talisman are not only expensive but also rare, unlike the first-grade talisman paper and spiritual ink that can be easily bought.¡±


    ¡°And if I want to create a second-grade talisman, my current medium-grade talisman pen is clearly not enough. I need at least a first-grade extreme-quality talisman pen.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head again.


    He knew that he still lacked the most important thing to create a second-grade talisman.


    Money!


    Without thinking too much, he stood up, flung his sleeve, and smiled faintly: ¡°Breaking through to the seventh stage of Qi Refining in less than seven years, not bad!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not in vain that I¡¯ve been working hard for so many years!¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in satisfaction, wanting to walk out of the practice room.


    However, just as he was about to open the door, Lu Changsheng¡¯s footsteps halted.


    He reconfirmed that his spiritual energy and aura were completely concealed by the spiritual weapons and the jade pendant given to him by the colorful-robed woman.


    After all, he was still considered to be at the fourth stage of Qi Refining to the outside world.


    Now that he had broken through, it would be at most considered the fifth stage of Qi Refining.


    If he were to reveal his seventh stage of Qi Refining, it would be impossible to explain.


    After confirming that everything was okay, Lu Changsheng opened the door and walked out of the practice room.


    Outside the small courtyard, all his wives were waiting for him.


    Earlier, Lu Changsheng had said that he had a feeling and was about to break through, so they had all come to wait for him.


    They hoped to see their husband¡¯s joyful expression as soon as he broke through and share in his happiness.


    ¡°Husband!¡±


    ¡°Husband!¡±


    ¡°Husband!¡±


    The women¡¯s gazes all converged on Lu Changsheng, calling out to him in unison.


    Seeing the scene before him, the women¡¯s eyes were filled with love, admiration, and concern. Lu Changsheng smiled lightly and said: ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s just a small step forward in my cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face was handsome, and he spoke with a calm and composed tone.


    ¡°Congratulations, husband, on breaking through to the fifth stage of Qi Refining!¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s demeanor, Lu Miaoyun¡¯s face immediately lit up with joy, and she was the first to congratulate him.


    ¡°Congratulations to the husband on his breakthrough!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations to the husband on taking another step forward on the path of immortality!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations to Father!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations to Father! Father is truly amazing!¡±


    The other wives and concubines followed Lu Miaoyun¡¯s lead, clasping their hands together in respect and teaching their children to congratulate Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng saw this and couldn¡¯t help but laugh loudly, saying: ¡°Good, good, good! Today, I broke through to the fifth stage of Qi Refining, and we must celebrate properly!¡±


    That night.


    The entire Qingzhu Mountain was shrouded in darkness and silence.


    Only the Lu Changsheng¡¯s residence in Qingzhu Valley was brightly lit, with his wives and concubines celebrating his breakthrough.


    The next day.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun went out to pay their respects to the Fourth Elder.


    After all, they had to go and pay their respects to this elderly lady.


    When they arrived at the Fourth Elder¡¯s residence, they coincidentally ran into the Second Elder, who was just leaving.


    ¡°Second Grandfather.¡±


    ¡°Second Elder.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and clasped his hands together in respect.


    In his heart, he couldn¡¯t help but think, ¡°I hope this Second Elder isn¡¯t a troublemaker?¡±


    Considering his situation at Jiulong Market, he would definitely come and tell the Fourth Elder all about it as soon as he returned to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Fortunately, he, Lu Changsheng, was a straightforward and upright person, and he wasn¡¯t afraid of others gossiping behind his back!


    ¡°Changseng, Yuner, you¡¯re here.¡±


    The Fourth Elder saw Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun arrive, and a kind smile appeared on her face.


    After chatting with them for a bit, she began to examine Lu Changsheng¡¯s talisman-crafting skills.


    In terms of talisman-crafting, Lu Changsheng¡¯s performance was similar to the last time he returned.


    He had already mastered the Ice Frost talisman, and another medium-grade talisman was just beginning to take shape.


    With the previous performance and the reason for having a spiritual body, the Fourth Elder¡¯s acceptance of Lu Changsheng¡¯s progress had also increased significantly.


    She saw that Lu Changsheng¡¯s progress in the past half year was similar to the previous four months.


    In her heart, she couldn¡¯t help but think that Lu Changsheng¡¯s progress this time was not as good as before, and wondered if it was because he had fewer opportunities to cultivate with his wives in the past half year.


    But as an elder, she couldn¡¯t ask such questions.


    It was impossible to say, ¡°Changseng, if your body can handle it, it¡¯s okay to cultivate with your wives more often, and I¡¯ll help you explain it to Yuner.¡±


    ¡°Not bad, not bad.¡±


    ¡°Changseng, if you continue like this, I¡¯m afraid it will take at most a year for you to become a high-grade talisman Master!¡±


    The Fourth Elder said with a delighted and relieved expression.


    ¡°I will definitely work hard, Fourth Elder.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    He himself had planned to do so.


    He was preparing to showcase his high-grade talisman master skills in about a year.


    Which was almost a year ahead of his original plan.


    After all, having a spiritual body had boosted his speed, and it was considered normal.


    ¡°Changseng, you must still work hard in your cultivation and not slack off.¡±


    ¡°Although the fourth stage of Qi Refining can create high-grade talismans, it¡¯s still a bit strenuous, so it¡¯s best to break through to the fifth stage of Qi Refining as soon as possible.¡±


    The Fourth Elder looked at Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation and spiritual energy.


    But she discovered that his spiritual energy was concealed, and she didn¡¯t notice it at first glance.


    She didn¡¯t pay much attention to it either.


    She knew that there must be some treasure hiding his spiritual energy aura.


    After all, it was normal to have such things when one was outside.


    ¡°Grandma, Changseng just broke through to the fifth stage of Qi Refining yesterday.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and knew that the Fourth Elder hadn¡¯t noticed his cultivation due to the jade pendant given by the colorful robed woman, so he calmly said:


    ¡°I broke through to the fifth stage of Qi Refining yesterday.¡±


    It wasn¡¯t easy to hide this, and there was nothing to hide.


    A ninth-grade Spirit Root, breaking through from the fourth stage of Qi Refining to the fifth stage in a year and eight months, was indeed a bit exaggerated.


    But it was barely acceptable.


    ¡°What, you¡¯ve already broken through to the fifth stage of Qi Refining?¡±


    The Fourth Elder was surprised to hear this.


    After all, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t just a ninth-grade Spirit Root.


    He had also spent a lot of time and energy on crafting talismans, managing the shop, and dealing with relationships.


    So, in this situation, breaking through to the fifth stage of Qi Refining at this speed was indeed surprising.


    ¡°Yes, Grandma.¡±


    ¡°I know my talent is mediocre, so I¡¯ve never slacked off in my cultivation.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve also crafted some talismans and sold them to a good friend, and I¡¯ve put some up for sale at the Spirit talisman shop. I¡¯ve used the spirit stones I earned to buy resources for my cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened up and told the Fourth Elder about his dealings with Hong Yi and selling talismans at the Spirit talisman shop.


    After all, he hadn¡¯t intended to hide these things from the Lu Family, and he wasn¡¯t afraid of them knowing.


    ¡°Good, good, I¡¯m relieved to know you haven¡¯t fallen behind in your cultivation.¡±


    ¡°These are all small matters, you just need to keep them in mind, and if you have any questions about your cultivation, you can come and ask me. If you need any help, just let me know.¡±


    The Fourth Elder said with a relieved expression.


    In her heart, she suspected that Lu Changsheng¡¯s spiritual body might have also contributed to his cultivation speed.


    But this speed wasn¡¯t too surprising, and she didn¡¯t ask too many questions.


    After all, in the world of cultivation, everyone had their own secrets, and there was no need to pry too deeply.


    She then began to instruct Lu Changsheng on crafting talismans.


    Teaching Lu Changsheng how to craft talismans was also a kind of enjoyment for her.


    After all, teaching a disciple was a very fulfilling and rewarding experience.


    Especially when thinking about the future, the idea of cultivating a second-grade talisman Master made her even more fond of Lu Changsheng.


    Before he knew it, three days had passed.


    Lu Changsheng followed the Second Elder back to Jiulong Market.


    Originally, he had planned to bring Lu Lanshu or Lu Qing¡¯er, Lu Ziy¡¯er, and their sisters to Jiulong Market.


    However, the women expressed that they wanted to stay at home with their children, as there were only three months left until the Spirit Root Testing Ceremony.


    When Lu Changsheng heard this, he didn¡¯t force the issue.


    Instead, he brought two other wives to Jiulong Market.


    ¡°Brother Lu, how many wives do you have?¡±


    After arriving at Jiulong Market, Yu Maocheng saw Lu Changsheng bringing two more unfamiliar women and couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°Not many, just five wives, nine concubines, two favored ladies, and fifteen maidservants.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied.


    ¡°What the hell, am I really that poor?¡±


    Yu Maocheng asked himself why he had asked such a question, and directly slapped himself twice.


    ¡°Brother Yu, don¡¯t do that, don¡¯t do that!¡±


    Lu Changsheng quickly pulled him back.


    After returning home, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but shake his head.


    He felt that he still wanted to be friends with Yu Maocheng, but they should avoid talking about this topic.


    Later, he counted the spirit stones he had left.


    There were a total of 205 spirit stones.


    ¡°Ah, I¡¯m so poor!¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a deep sigh.


    His daily expenses were already quite high every month.


    Adding to that, he had spent a lot of money buying gifts for his wives and children recently, so he hadn¡¯t been able to save any money.


    ¡°It seems that I can only go to the White Jade Tower later.¡±


    ¡°As for the second-grade talisman, I can only put it on hold for now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the few spirit stones he had and could only temporarily give up on going to the White Jade Tower and crafting a second-grade talisman.


    Before he knew it, half a month had passed.


    The last of the four maidservants Lu Changsheng had previously purchased had also successfully become pregnant.


    This brought the total number of Lu Changsheng¡¯s children to fifty.


    ¡°The Lu Family is indeed a noble family, they required me to have fifty children, and they gave me twenty years to do so.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about how he had completed the Lu Family¡¯s requirement in just over six years and couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of pride.


    It was a pity that he was no longer a breeding son-in-law of the Lu Family.


    If he were, Lu Yuanding, the Patriarch of the Lu Family, would definitely have publicly praised him.


    Another month passed.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s 36th, 37th, 38th, and 39th children were born.


    ¡°I wonder if there¡¯s a reward for having 40 children?¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt a sense of anticipation in his heart for the next child who was about to be born.


    Nine days later.


    When the 40th child was born, a system prompt sounded.


    ¡¾Congratulations, Host, on reaching 40 children! You have earned a chance to draw a lottery!¡¿

 Chapter 92: The Assembly Line!

    ¡°Uh, is that true?¡±Lu Changsheng heard the system¡¯s prompt tone and suddenly felt a surge of excitement in his heart.


    In his dull and flavorless daily life, only giving birth to children and the system¡¯s lottery draws could stir up some waves in his heart.


    ¡°Will the system give me a bonus every time I have ten kids?¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think to himself.


    ¡°System, I want to draw a lottery!¡±


    He didn¡¯t overthink it.


    After all, the more you guess, the more you¡¯ll have expectations.


    And with expectations come disappointments.


    Looking at the lottery wheel that appeared before his eyes, Lu Changsheng¡¯s spirit stirred slightly: ¡°Start the draw!¡±


    Immediately, the lottery wheel began to spin with a golden light.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s gaze, the golden light finally stopped at the ¡®Technique¡¯ section.


    ¡¾Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the second-order Puppetry Technique!¡¿


    ¡¾The reward has been sent to the system space, and the host can view it at any time¡¿


    A light sphere in the shape of a puppet emerged from the large wheel, accompanied by the system¡¯s voice.


    ¡°Second-order Puppetry Technique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow when he saw the technique he had drawn.


    Puppetry was a relatively niche technique among the hundred arts of cultivation.


    Although it couldn¡¯t compare to the four major techniques of Formation, Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and Talisman Crafting.


    But relatively speaking, it was still a pretty good skill.


    As long as he mastered it, his life wouldn¡¯t be bad.


    Or rather, as long as he mastered any one of the hundred arts of cultivation, he wouldn¡¯t be bad off.


    Even if it was a technique like Spirit Planting, Butchery, Medicine, or Breeding, as long as he was skilled and worked hard, his life would become sweeter and sweeter.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s spirit stirred slightly as he looked at the light sphere in the system space.


    ¡¾Second-Order Puppetry Technique: Upon use, you can directly comprehend the second-order full-level Puppetry Technique and the corresponding Puppetry Compendium.¡¿


    ¡°Indeed, just like the Talisman Crafting technique I obtained earlier, I can directly acquire the second-order full-level Puppetry Technique, which means I can refine puppets comparable to the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.¡±


    ¡°With this Puppetry technique, I¡¯ll not only be able to use Talisman but also Puppetry in the future!¡±


    ¡°If I have a few second-order puppets on me, my safety will be guaranteed in the future!¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly as he read the description, feeling very satisfied.


    He thought this technique was pretty good, quite likable, and suitable for himself.


    Or rather, he thought all the hundred arts of cultivation were pretty good.


    After all, having many skills wasn¡¯t a bad thing!


    The more skills he had, the better.


    Even if he couldn¡¯t use them temporarily, he could teach them to his children or pass them on to others when he established his cultivation family in the future.


    Lu Changsheng had already thought it through.


    If he established a cultivation family, it would be just like now.


    No conflicts, no struggles, just building relationships and making money through cultivation.


    The entire family would rely on technique after technique to earn money and cultivate peacefully.


    Right away.


    Lu Changsheng used the second-order Puppetry Technique in the system space.


    In an instant, a surge of knowledge information flooded into his brain.


    ¡¶Introduction to Puppetry¡·


    ¡¶Basic Puppet Encyclopedia¡·


    ¡¶First-Order Puppet Encyclopedia¡·


    ¡¶Second-Order Puppet Encyclopedia¡·


    ¡¶I Can Make Puppets with My Bare Hands¡·


    ¡¶How Puppets Are Made¡·


    ¡¶My Affairs with Puppets¡·


    After a long while.


    A heap of knowledge information related to puppets flooded into Lu Changsheng¡¯s brain.


    About identifying materials for making puppets.


    How to turn the skeletons of demonic beasts and fierce beasts into puppets.


    Puppet array inscriptions, spiritual axis control, and so on.


    ¡°Whoa!¡±


    ¡°As expected of the system, even if I have experienced it once before, this feeling is still mysterious.¡±


    Lu Changchang exhaled and looked at his hands.


    Not only had his brain gained a heap of puppet-related knowledge.


    He also felt like his hands had manufactured, assembled, polished, and refined puppets for decades.


    If he had a pile of materials right now, he could perform a bare-handed puppet-making demonstration on the spot.


    ¡°However, this puppetry technique seems not as good as I imagined.¡±


    Lu Changsheng furrowed his brow slightly after absorbing the second-order puppetry technique. S?a??h the n0v?l(?)ire.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    According to his understanding of puppet manufacturing in his brain.


    He discovered that making puppets had several major problems.


    It consumed time!


    It consumed wealth!


    Even though he has second-level puppet skills and is a second-level puppet master!


    Even with ready-made materials, wanting to create a single ordinary first-order low-level puppet would take at least two to three days, or even longer.


    And a first-order medium-level puppet would take at least seven to eight days, or even ten days to half a month.


    As for a first-order high-level puppet, it would take even longer, basically ten days to half a month or more.


    Usually, he had to cultivate, make Talismans, accompany his wives, and have children, Lu Changsheng clearly knew that he didn¡¯t have that much time and energy to mass-produce puppets.


    Moreover, the cost of materials needed to manufacture puppets was very high.


    Lu Changsheng made a rough estimate.


    A single ordinary first-order low-level puppet would require at least twenty to thirty spirit stones just for the material cost.


    He wasn¡¯t sure about the exact price of a low-level puppet.


    But he roughly knew that a low-level puppet wouldn¡¯t exceed one hundred spirit stones in price.


    In other words, manufacturing a puppet would take three to four days, and the profit would only be three to four times the cost.


    This was far inferior to making Talismans!


    ¡°No wonder there¡¯s a hierarchy of contempt among craftsmen, with Formation, Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and Talisman Crafting looking down on other skills.¡±


    ¡°Puppetry is still considered a decent skill among the hundred arts of cultivation, but compared to making Talismans, which is relatively easy and lucrative, the gap is huge.¡±


    ¡°And Talisman Crafting is still ranked last among the mainstream four arts of cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head in dismay.


    He suddenly felt that this second-order puppetry technique was somewhat useless for him at present.


    Firstly, this technique couldn¡¯t be used to make money.


    Making money by manufacturing puppets was nowhere near as easy and fast as making Talismans.


    Then, the time and material costs were too high.


    It made him give up on his original idea of puppet warfare.


    Even a first-order low-level puppet was too expensive for him to play with.


    As for manufacturing a second-order puppet, it was even more out of the question.


    It wasn¡¯t that he couldn¡¯t make it, but simply that he didn¡¯t have the money.


    The material cost of a single second-order puppet, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t very clear about.


    But he made a rough estimate, at least several thousand spirit stones.


    ¡°Too difficult!¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a deep sigh.


    Feeling that on this cultivation path, it seemed like money was needed everywhere.


    He currently needed money to rescue the poor female cultivator stranded in the White Jade Tower.


    He also needed money to buy a first-order extreme-quality Talisman pen, purchase second-order Talisman materials, and draw a second-order Talisman.


    He was already short on money, and desperately needed it, so where would he get the money to buy materials and manufacture a second-order puppet?


    ¡°Alas, a person is ultimately limited.¡±


    ¡°If one tries to do everything themselves, it¡¯s too difficult.¡±


    ¡°There simply isn¡¯t enough time and energy, no wonder many craftsmen choose to join a faction.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head in dismay.


    He also understood why many people would choose to join a faction.


    Because joining a faction had many benefits.


    Just like how he had enjoyed many benefits from the Lu Family.


    But the problem was that his second-order Talisman crafting and current second-order puppetry couldn¡¯t be revealed.


    He couldn¡¯t quickly convert them into resources.


    And currently, he didn¡¯t have enough strength, so he didn¡¯t dare to reveal his second-order techniques.


    Otherwise, what if he became a slave who made Talismans for eight hours a day?


    ¡°Hey, wait a minute, this puppetry technique, although difficult, its main difficulty lies in its complexity.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not just about being able to refine materials, manufacture parts, and assemble them, but also about inscribing spiritual arrays and so on.¡±


    ¡°A person wanting to master all of these would naturally find it very difficult, but these steps can be divided and assigned to different people.¡±


    Lu Changsheng digested the puppetry knowledge in his brain.


    Suddenly, Lu Changsheng felt that this puppet manufacturing was similar to his previous life¡¯s assembly line screw-tightening factory, and an idea sprang to mind.


    ¡°If one person only needs to master one aspect, wouldn¡¯t it be simpler?¡±


    ¡°I can find a batch of talented apprentices and teach them different parts of puppet manufacturing, such as refining materials, manufacturing parts, and assembling them.¡±


    ¡°And then, I can teach the most core spiritual array inscription to someone I trust, wouldn¡¯t that be able to achieve puppet assembly line production?¡±


    ¡°As long as I can achieve puppet assembly line production, the quantity will increase, and making money will become simpler, right?¡±


    ¡°After all, making Talismans is a high-profit business, but ultimately, it¡¯s limited to one person, whereas assembly line production can¡¯t be compared.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    The more he thought about this idea, the more feasible it seemed.


    Making Talismans was something that could only be done by himself.


    But with the second-order puppetry technique, as a second-order puppet master, he discovered that puppet manufacturing could be divided into different tasks.


    Puppetry was a difficult skill, not only because it required refining and manufacturing individual parts, but also because it required spiritual array inscription and understanding of mechanics, human physiology, physics, and mechanical construction.


    But by dividing these tasks and industrializing them, letting different people do different tasks, the threshold would suddenly decrease.


    It was entirely possible to create an assembly line industry.


    ¡°Others should be able to think of this too, right?¡±


    ¡°Never mind, it¡¯s still a bit far-fetched for me right now, I¡¯ll consider it later when I have more power.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, suppressing the idea that had just occurred to him.


    Wanting to create a puppet manufacturing industry, he would need to have a certain amount of power first.


    Currently, he had no money and no power, so he might as well rely on making Talismans to earn money and focus on cultivating.


    Looking at the sky outside, it was almost evening, and Lu Changsheng walked out of the spiritual Talisman shop.


    He was preparing to buy some materials for making puppets.


    This thing was expensive, but since he had the skill, he might as well try making a few.


    If all else fails, it can also be used as a toy for the kids.


    Lu Changsheng did not go to the Rouge Cultivator market to buy materials.


    On this round trip, he hadn¡¯t even finished browsing, and the sky was already darkening.


    Half an hour later.


    Lu Changsheng arrived at the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall.


    This was a store opened by the Blue Cloud Sect itself, with a total of seven floors, and it was extremely luxurious.


    Inside, they sold pills, magical weapons, cultivation techniques, and rare treasures, with guarantees for all items.


    Lu Changsheng came to the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall and purchased materials to craft a first-grade low-level puppet and a first-grade medium-level puppet.


    He also bought some spiritual materials for cultivating the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    Although he had the Black Dragon Magic Bead, which allowed him to make rapid progress in his cultivation, Lu Changsheng still set aside half an hour every day to cultivate the technique.


    In the end, Lu Changsheng bought all the items he needed, spending a total of 236 spirit stones.


    This further strained his already impoverished family¡¯s finances.


    His plan to visit the White Jade Tower would have to be delayed again.


    After leaving the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall, Lu Changsheng passed by a puppet store called ¡®Qianji Pavilion¡¯.


    He went in to inquire about the prices of the puppets.


    The shopkeeper told him that different puppets had different effects and prices, even among those of the same grade.


    Then, the shopkeeper told him the approximate prices of the puppets.


    A first-grade low-level puppet would cost around 70-80 spirit stones.


    A first-grade medium-level puppet would cost around 300 spirit stones.


    A first-grade high-level puppet would cost around 1,000-1,200 spirit stones.


    A first-grade top-level puppet would cost around 3,000 spirit stones.


    After hearing the prices, Lu Changsheng bid farewell and left.


    It wasn¡¯t that the price was too high; he was just inquiring about the price of the puppets.


    Regarding this price, Lu Changsheng could only say that puppets were a profitable business.


    However, compared to Talismans, it was only a small profit.


    Of course, if the other party had a production line, that would be a different story.


    After buying the materials, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t return to the Talisman shop, but went straight home.


    After all, there was a new baby at home today, and he needed to get back early to take a look.


    After returning home, Lu Changsheng visited his newborn child, holding the baby in his arms as he sat in the courtyard.


    Holding the baby and sitting in the courtyard, enjoying the peace and quiet, was also a way for Lu Changsheng to relax.


    Of course, this was only possible if the baby didn¡¯t cry.


    After sitting for a while, Baihe came to report to Lu Changsheng that their neighbor, Xia Long, had come to visit.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately stood up, handed the baby to Baihe, and smiled as he went to greet Xia Long.


    This neighbor was one of his major clients.


    Every few months, he would come to buy Talismans from Lu Changsheng, and he always bought high-quality ones.


    It was a relatively stable channel for selling Talismans.


    ¡°Brother Xia, are you preparing to go on an adventure again?¡±


    Lu Changsheng arrived in the main hall, saw Xia Long, and asked with a smile.


    He remembered that Xia Long had just returned half a month ago.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m already fifty years old, and if I don¡¯t make a move now, I¡¯ll miss my chance.¡±


    ¡°Besides, I have two children at home who are about to start their cultivation journey.¡±


    Xia Long sighed and said this.


    Lu Changsheng knew that when Xia Long said ¡°if I don¡¯t make a move now, I¡¯ll miss my chance,¡± he was referring to building his foundation.


    In the cultivation world, there was a saying that had been passed down.


    Cultivators who wanted to break through to the foundation stage had a final deadline of sixty years old.


    After sixty, the body would begin to decline, and the risk of breaking through would increase.


    Not only would the probability of success decrease, but the risks would also become greater.


    After all, building one¡¯s foundation was no laughing matter.


    If one failed to build their foundation, they would at best suffer injuries and have their cultivation revert.


    At worst, they would damage their meridians, become crippled, or even die.


    ¡°What kind of Talismans do you want this time, Brother Xia?¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t dwell on the topic and asked directly.


    ¡°Do you have Lightning Inducing Talismans, Golden Light Shield Talismans, Willow Nectar Talisman, and Hundred-Mile Invisibility Talismans on you?¡±


    Xia Long inquired.


    ¡°I have a few of each of these Talismans on me, but I¡¯m not sure how many you need, Brother Xia.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied calmly.


    ¡°Do you have two or three Lightning Inducing Talismans?¡±


    Xia Long asked.


    ¡°I happen to have three, and if you need them, I can sell them all to you. I¡¯ll be restocking my shop next month anyway.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, pretending that it was a coincidence.


    Of course, this was a lie.


    The Talismans he sold to Xia Long were all drawn for his own protection and carried on his person.


    He had over a hundred high-quality Talismans and nearly fifty top-level Talismans.


    The reason he didn¡¯t have more was that he had limited time to draw them, and he didn¡¯t have a safe channel to sell them yet.


    The material costs were also a consideration, so he didn¡¯t want to stockpile too many.


    ¡°Then thank you, Brother Lu. I¡¯ll take three Lightning Inducing Talismans, and one each of the other three types.¡±


    Xia Long said.


    ¡°Are you going to a particularly dangerous place, Brother Xia, that you¡¯re buying so many Talismans?¡±


    ¡°I also have a Lightning Flash Talisman on me that I drew for my own protection. If you want it, I can sell it to you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, trying to gauge Xia Long¡¯s intentions.


    Lu Changsheng thought that since he was currently short on money, and Xia Long was a neighbor and a long-time customer, he could sell him one or two top-level Talismans.


    After all, he did have a Lightning Flash Talisman given to him by the Fourth Elder, which he could use as a bargaining chip.


    ¡°Ah? Brother Lu has top-level Talismans? I don¡¯t know what price you¡¯re selling them for!¡±


    Xia Long¡¯s eyes lit up when he heard this.


    ¡°This is also a family heirloom given to me for protection, Brother Xia. If you need it, I can sell it to you as a favor.¡±


    ¡°The price will be the same as the shop price, 220 spirit stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°Alright, thank you, Brother Lu.¡±


    Xia Long bowed in gratitude.


    The top-level Talismans were not easy to come by in Jiulong Market, so Xia Long was willing to buy them.


    ¡°You¡¯re too kind, Brother Xia.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out seven Talismans from his storage bag and said, ¡°That¡¯s a total of 490 spirit stones. If you give me 450 spirit stones, that¡¯ll be fine.¡±


    He usually gave Xia Long a discounted price, which was one of the reasons Xia Long always came to him to buy Talismans.


    Not only was the channel stable, but the quality of the Talismans was guaranteed, and the price was relatively favorable.


    ¡°Alright, thank you, Brother Lu.¡±


    Xia Long was also very pleased.


    He took out 450 spirit stones from his storage bag and bid farewell.


    Lu Changsheng saw him off, then let out a satisfied sigh: ¡°Indeed, Talismans are the way to go! What¡¯s the point of those useless puppeteers? Not even a dog would bother with them!¡±


    These seven Talismans, six of which were high-quality Talismans, had a total cost of around 15 spirit stones.


    The top-level Talisman, Lightning Flash Talisman, had a cost of around 7 spirit stones.


    With a total cost of 22 spirit stones, he had sold them for 450 spirit stones, earning a profit of over 20 times!


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel proud of his business acumen.


    It was completely impossible to compare with making puppets.


    ¡°Tomorrow, I can finally go to the White Jade Tower.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the spirit stones in his hand, thinking to himself.


    He still had over 200 spirit stones on him, and with the 450 spirit stones he had just earned, he could find one or two high-quality female cultivators.


    At the same time, he hoped that Xia Long would return safely.


    Otherwise, he would lose a stable major client.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng took the spirit stones to the White Jade Tower.


    With a familiar route, he spent 580 spirit stones and bought two servant girls.


    One had a 9th-grade Spirit Root, and the other had an 8th-grade Spirit Root.


    Both were beautiful and had excellent figures, making people feel sorry for them.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t bear to see such pitiful people.


    Originally, he had enough spirit stones to buy a 7th-grade Spirit Root.


    But Lu Changsheng thought about it and decided to buy two instead.


    He wanted both quality and quantity!


    As before, he would have to wait for the White Jade Tower to notify him.


    ¡°Ah, the White Jade Tower is indeed a money pit. Next time I have money, I¡¯ll buy materials for a 2nd-grade Talisman instead.¡±


    Lu Changsheng walked out of the White Jade Tower, sighed, and shook his head.


    Before he knew it, another half month had passed.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s 41st child was born.


    At this time, Lu Changsheng was also preparing to return home.


    Because the Lu Family¡¯s Spirit Root Testing Ceremony was about to begin in ten days.


    Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Wuyou, Lu Wuyu, and Lu Xile would all be participating.


    Even though he already knew the result, the four children participating in the Spirit Root Testing Ceremony didn¡¯t have Spirit Roots.


    But it was still his children¡¯s first time participating in the ceremony.


    As their father, he had to go back and take a look.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go back alone this time, and hopefully, nothing unexpected will happen.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself as he walked on the road.


    He didn¡¯t want to be too flashy in the city and attract unwanted attention.


    This time, he had also changed his appearance.


    He had transformed into a young man with a dark complexion and an ordinary face.

 Chapter 93: Dad, Without a Spirit Root, I Cant Cultivate?

    After leaving Jiulong Market, Lu Changsheng did not ride his steel-feathered eagle.Instead, he took out a flying magical weapon from his storage bag, which he had obtained from a bandit cultivator.


    Now that he had broken through the late stage of Qi Refining, he could also control flying magical weapons to travel.


    Of course, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t thinking of flying back to Qingzhu Mountain like that.


    That wouldn¡¯t be realistic.


    He simply wanted to experience flying magical weapons and pretend to be someone else.


    This flying magical weapon was like a round wheel.


    Lu Changsheng injected his spiritual energy into it, threw it into the air, and jumped onto it.


    Then, with a slight movement of his mind, he used his spiritual energy to maintain it, and the wheel began to fly.


    The basic speed of this flying magical weapon wasn¡¯t very fast.


    It was only slightly faster than a Spirit Horse.


    However, compared to flying sword magical weapons, it consumed very little spiritual energy.


    If he wanted to increase the speed, such as when escaping, the spiritual energy consumption would increase exponentially.


    After flying for about ten kilometers, Lu Changsheng felt that his spiritual energy had been depleted by about one-tenth.


    ¡°This kind of flying magical weapon consumes too much spiritual energy and isn¡¯t suitable for long-distance travel.¡±


    ¡°For Qi Refining cultivators who want to travel long distances, they still need to rely on flying mounts or flying boats that can fly using spirit stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and said.


    He then descended from the flying magical weapon and took out his steel-feathered eagle from his spiritual pet bag and mounted it.


    ¡°Whoosh! Whoosh!¡±


    The steel-feathered eagle spread its wings and took off, flying rapidly towards Qingzhu Mountain.


    Two days later.


    Qingzhu Mountain.


    Lu Changsheng, with a handsome face and a tall, straight figure, wearing a green bamboo-leaf robe, dismounted from the steel-feathered eagle.


    This journey was very smooth, and nothing unexpected happened.


    However, with his current Qi Refining cultivation and over a hundred high-quality Talismans, fifty or so top-quality Talismans, and a Talisman treasure, Lu Changsheng felt a sense of security.


    On the way back, he wasn¡¯t as worried as before.


    When Lu Changsheng returned home, his family was overjoyed to see him.


    As Lu Changsheng chatted with Lu Miaoyun, he learned that the Spirit Root Testing Ceremony would begin in five days.


    He also found out that one of his wives had become pregnant during his three-day stay at home.


    In other words, the servant girl he had gotten pregnant at Jiulong Market was carrying his 51st child.


    After spending some time with his wives and children at home, Lu Changsheng went to pay his respects to the fourth elder.


    After all, it was only proper to visit them after returning home.


    The fourth elder knew that Lu Changsheng had returned for the Spirit Root Testing Ceremony and didn¡¯t say much.


    She asked about his situation over the past three months and checked on his progress with the Talismanic path.


    Five days later, the Lu Family Spirit Root Testing Ceremony began.


    Lu Changsheng, accompanied by Lu Lanshu, Lu Qing¡¯er, Lu Ziyu, and Lu Lian¡¯er, brought their four children to a square in Qingzhu Mountain.


    The Spirit Root Testing Ceremony was being held here.


    As he looked around, Lu Changsheng saw many Lu Family juniors.


    He also saw the immortal seedlings who had come to the Lu Family with him.


    They were all here to participate in the Spirit Root Testing Ceremony with their children.


    Although it was a grand ceremony, there weren¡¯t many people present.


    There were only about 40 children.


    ¡°Line up!¡±


    The Spirit Root Testing Ceremony was hosted by a Lu Family elder.


    Uncle Fu and several Lu Family juniors maintained order.


    Lu Changsheng also let his four children line up, waiting to be tested for their Spirit Roots.


    The treasure used to detect Spirit Roots was a water crystal pillar about one meter long.


    The children would go up, drip a drop of blood, and then touch the pillar with both hands, waiting for 30 seconds.


    If they had a Spirit Root, the water crystal pillar would react.


    ¡°The Spirit Root Testing Ceremony is about to begin!¡±


    As the time was about right, the Lu Family elder began, letting the first child go up.


    ¡°Husband¡­¡±


    Lu Lanshu and the other three women were all tense and anxious, their eyes filled with hope and expectation.


    After all, this moment would determine their children¡¯s fate.


    If they didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root, they would only be able to become ordinary people in the future.


    Although they had the Lu Family and Lu Changsheng to support them, their children would still be able to live a life of wealth and luxury.


    But as mothers, they naturally hoped that their children would have Spirit Roots and be able to cultivate.


    Become a high-ranking cultivator.


    Lu Changsheng saw their tense and anxious expressions and sighed inwardly, not saying a word.


    He only lightly patted their hands, telling them not to be too anxious.


    ¡°Next!¡±


    ¡°Next!¡±


    ¡°Next!¡±


    One by one, the children went up to be tested.


    But the water crystal pillar remained unresponsive.


    Indicating that none of them had a Spirit Root.


    Seeing this, not only the parents and elders around them looked tense and disappointed.


    The children in line also looked anxious.


    After all, growing up in an environment like Qingzhu Mountain, they knew that this moment would determine their future fate.


    Just then, a small child placed their hand on the water crystal pillar.


    Causing the pillar to emit a three-stage light, with a faint red color.


    ¡°Not bad, a seven-rank Spirit Root, with a fire-attribute bias!¡±


    The elder testing the Spirit Root smiled upon seeing this.


    ¡°Ah! Good, good, good!¡±


    ¡°My son has a Spirit Root, a seven-rank Spirit Root!¡±


    A young man not far away let out a loud shout of excitement upon seeing this.


    Lu Changsheng remembered him.


    He was one of the immortal seedlings who had come to the Lu Family with him.


    Who would have thought that his first child would have a Spirit Root, and it was even a seven-rank Spirit Root?


    This was indeed a stroke of good luck.


    ¡°Don¡¯t make too much noise.¡±


    Uncle Fu reminded him, but didn¡¯t scold him.


    The Spirit Root Testing Ceremony continued, and during the process, another eight-rank Spirit Root was detected.


    It was a child of a Lu Family direct descendant.


    And now, it was Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s turn.


    As Lu Changsheng had expected, there were no surprises.


    The water crystal pillar remained unresponsive.


    Not just him, but the next ones, Lu Wuyou, Lu Wuyu, and Lu Xile, were all the same.


    ¡°Sigh!¡±


    Looking at the four children who had finished testing, all without a Spirit Root.


    Even though he had mentally prepared himself, Lu Changsheng still let out a small sigh.


    ¡°Dad, Mom.¡±


    The four little ones walked over.


    Their small faces looked a bit disappointed because they hadn¡¯t detected a Spirit Root.


    They were all around five or six years old.


    And they roughly knew what a Spirit Root meant.


    Although Lu Changsheng had previously warned them, saying that cultivating wasn¡¯t as great as they thought, and that being ordinary wasn¡¯t bad either.


    But these children were mostly raised by their mothers.


    They were more eager for their children to succeed, to become dragons and phoenixes.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, most people don¡¯t have Spirit Roots, and it¡¯s not like it¡¯s the end of the world. Come, Dad will take you home to eat some good food.¡±


    Lu Changsheng rubbed the heads of his four children and spoke softly.


    ¡°Yeah!¡±


    ¡°Dad, I want to eat beast milk cake!¡±


    Lu Wuyou and Lu Xile, the two girls, looked relatively more open-minded and smiled.


    Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Wuyu, on the other hand, didn¡¯t look as optimistic.


    The family of nine returned home.


    Just as they reached the door, Lu Ping¡¯an suddenly looked up at Lu Changsheng and said, ¡°Dad, does not having a Spirit Root mean I can¡¯t become a cultivator? I also want to become a cultivator like you!¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and saw the hopeful look in his son¡¯s eyes, and his heart ached a little.


    But he could only remain silent.


    Not having a Spirit Root meant you couldn¡¯t cultivate.


    This was the truth of the cultivation world, an iron law!


    Even with the system by his side, he didn¡¯t dare say he could break this iron law.


    He wanted to say something, but couldn¡¯t bring himself to say it.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Ping An looked at his old father¡¯s expression, pursed his lips, and said immediately.


    ¡°Dad, don¡¯t be sad, Ping¡¯an won¡¯t cultivate anymore.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an heard this and looked at his father¡¯s expression, then said,


    ¡°Dad, don¡¯t be sad.¡±


    Lu Wuyou also chimed in, her voice sweet and gentle.


    The little ones may be young, but they were all very understanding.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the sensible child and felt a little relieved, but also a little ashamed.


    He lightly patted their heads and said nothing.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng rode his steel-feathered eagle back to Jiulong Market.


    ¡°Sigh, I thought I had already become as calm as a rock after all these years.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought back to yesterday¡¯s scene and couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    He thought about how this kind of situation would happen every year from now on.


    And he couldn¡¯t help but sigh again.


    ¡°The world is never perfect.¡±


    ¡°This is just one of the cruelties of the cultivation world.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the blue sky, the mountains and forests below, and let out a long breath, trying to release the pent-up emotions in his chest.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng suddenly sensed several auras fluctuating from the side.


    He turned his head to look.


    He saw a slender, elegantly dressed young man riding a purple flying snake.


    Behind him, there were three figures driving a black cloud. Two people controlled flying magic weapons and continuously attacked the young man.


    It was clear that they were trying to kill him.


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised to see this.


    This young man should be at the late stage of Qi Refining.


    But facing the pursuit of five cultivators, he only seemed slightly flustered.


    While continuously fending off the attacks, he could still control a swarm of golden insects, similar to bees, to attack the five people behind him.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t look anymore.


    A gentleman doesn¡¯t stand under a dangerous wall!


    He immediately let the steel-feathered eagle dive down, not wanting to get involved in this matter.


    However.


    The young man riding the flying snake also saw Lu Changsheng, and his eyes lit up in an instant.


    This glance made Lu Changsheng feel a few strands of hair stand on end.


    This made him feel that this young man was not simple.


    ¡°Fellow cultivator, since we¡¯ve met, it¡¯s fate; I¡¯ll give you a great opportunity. This is a bottle of Profound Yin True Water, a foundation-establishing spirit object that can help with foundation establishment!¡±


    The young man shouted towards Lu Changsheng.


    He directly threw a black porcelain bottle towards Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, and his face turned slightly solemn.


    He instantly knew that the other party was trying to shift the blame.


    But when he heard the four words ¡°foundation-establishing spirit object¡±, he couldn¡¯t help but be moved, and he raised his hand to catch the bottle.


    After all, he was currently at the seventh stage of Qi Refining.


    He could also start considering foundation establishment.


    Wanting to establish a foundation wasn¡¯t something that could be done solely by oneself; it was better to rely on external objects.


    Ninety-nine percent of cultivators who attempted to establish a foundation would rely on external objects to increase their chances!


    Otherwise, trying to establish a foundation solely by oneself would be a nine-to-one death sentence.


    Among the things that helped with foundation establishment the most, the most renowned was the Foundation Establishment Pill!


    When attempting to establish a foundation, consuming a Foundation Establishment Pill would not only stabilize one¡¯s qi and blood, but also increase one¡¯s spiritual power, awaken one¡¯s spiritual awareness, and harmonize one¡¯s essence, qi, and spirit.


    Even if the attempt to establish a foundation failed, one wouldn¡¯t suffer from foundation backlash.


    Apart from the Foundation Establishment Pill, there were many other foundation-establishing spirit objects that could help with foundation establishment.


    This Profound Yin True Water, in particular, had a significant effect on the spiritual power aspect of the three foundation establishment stages: qi and blood, spiritual power, and spiritual awareness.


    ¡°Should I take it or not? Even if I don¡¯t use this Profound Yin True Water myself, I can sell it for at least two to three thousand spirit stones?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the ceramic bottle and thought to himself.


    After weighing the pros and cons in his mind, Lu Changsheng immediately made a decision.


    Since things had already gotten mixed up, even if he didn¡¯t want to get involved, it wouldn¡¯t necessarily end like this.


    Moreover, he wanted the object!


    ¡°I want the object, and I don¡¯t want to get involved in this mess, so there¡¯s only one way to do it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the young man and the five pursuers with a calm expression.


    The five people pursuing the young man saw this and, despite knowing that the young man was trying to shift the blame, the leader didn¡¯t hesitate.


    He directly ordered, ¡°Third Brother, Fourth Brother, go and retrieve the Profound Yin True Water.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Big Brother!¡±


    The two of them heard the order and immediately looked at Lu Changsheng, driving their flying magical weapons to attack the steel-feathered eagle.


    ¡°Hmm!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately threw out a Golden Light Shield Talisman.


    A golden light enveloped him and the steel-feathered eagle, protecting them.


    The steel-feathered eagle couldn¡¯t get hurt; otherwise, the journey to Jiulong Market, which still had a day to go, would be affected.


    Next, he held a dozen Talisman cards in one hand and a thick, solid Talisman card with a golden long brick pattern in the other.


    It was the Golden Light Brick Talisman treasure!


    The young man and these five people in front of him weren¡¯t simple, so if he was going to take action, he had to be decisive and quick.


    ¡°High-quality Talisman¡¯s, it seems you¡¯re quite wealthy, kid?¡±


    ¡°However you dare to accept the thing that we from the Five Fierce of the Kou Clan have set our eyes on? You¡¯re not afraid of losing your life?¡±


    Third Brother and Fourth Brother charged towards Lu Changsheng, their faces revealing cruel smiles.


    They each wielded a large knife and a large hammer and their aura was fierce and intimidating.


    The Golden Light Shield Talisman was only a high-quality Talisman, and it could probably only withstand one or two attacks.


    Looking at the incoming knife and hammer, Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression remained calm, his robes fluttering without wind, making a rustling sound, as he threw out a stack of Talisman¡¯s.


    A series of fire clouds, fire snakes, and wind blades appeared, attacking the two of them.


    ¡°Kid, you think you can take the treasure from us with just this little trick?¡±


    Third Brother and Fourth Brother saw this attack and didn¡¯t panic at all, they used their magical weapons to defend themselves.


    However, the next moment, they saw a golden rectangular object shooting up in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand, rapidly growing in size in the air, and radiating golden light.


    A majestic, mountain-like aura was released, making them feel as if a great mountain had fallen on them, and their expressions changed drastically.


    ¡°This is a Talisman treasure!¡±


    The two of them shouted in shock and anger.


    They never thought that the young man they had been chasing would be so difficult to deal with, making them five brothers chase him for half a day.


    Now, on the road, they encountered another young man who they thought would be easy to handle, but he turned out to be a Talisman treasure user.


    This was just too ridiculous!


    Was it because they hadn¡¯t checked the almanac before going out today?


    ¡°Fellow cultivator, fellow cultivator, stop, it¡¯s a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding! This foundation-establishing spirit object is yours to take!¡±


    ¡°Right, right, right, let¡¯s talk, let¡¯s talk!¡±


    Third Brother and Fourth Brother immediately shouted loudly.


    They couldn¡¯t understand Lu Changsheng¡¯s behavior.


    How could someone who used Talisman treasures so casually care about a foundation-establishing spirit object?


    Would they go to such great lengths for a foundation-establishing spirit object?


    Moreover, who wouldn¡¯t keep their Talisman treasures in hand as a deterrent, and who would use them at the slightest disagreement?


    Third Brother and Fourth Brother were completely bewildered.


    They couldn¡¯t understand at all.


    Not only were they two bewildered, but the young man and the three people on the other side, who had been watching the scene, were also stunned, looking confused.


    They had never seen anyone take action like this before.


    ¡°Too late!¡±


    Faced with these words, Lu Changsheng just said coldly.


    The Talisman treasure had already been taken out, so there was no turning back!


    ¡°Third Brother, Fourth Brother!¡±


    The tall, imposing man on the black cloud on the other side urgently shouted.


    He used a magical technique, summoning a blood-colored chain, like a blood snake, shooting towards Third Brother and Fourth Brother, trying to take them away. s?a??h th? ?0velF?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    But the Golden Light Brick had already become like a small golden mountain, heavily pressing down on the two of them.


    Its spiritual pressure was so great that the two of them couldn¡¯t resist, and the blood-colored chain that was flying towards them was slightly slowed down.


    ¡°Boom!!!¡±


    The Golden Light Brick crashed down, and the two of them were severely injured, directly falling from the sky.


    ¡°You killed my Third Brother and Fourth Brother, I¡¯ll kill you today!¡±


    The tall, imposing man on the black cloud was enraged, his face pale with anger, and he bit his finger, squeezing out a drop of extremely thick, fresh blood.


    Then, he forcefully flicked his wrist, and a strange, ancient-looking flying dagger appeared, emitting a blood-colored glow, flying rapidly towards Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes condensed, knowing that this attack was not simple.


    The other party wanted to take advantage of the gap in the Talisman treasure¡¯s power to directly kill him.


    He immediately took out another Talisman.


    A high-quality Talisman, the Golden Light Shield Talisman!


    At the same time, he summoned the medium-grade magical weapons shield he had obtained from the robber, which was left for his own use.


    The earthy yellow shield was like a thick, heavy wall, standing in front of him.


    And at the same time, Lu Changsheng controlled the Golden Light Brick Talisman treasure with his mind.


    Letting the Golden Light Brick prepare for a second attack, and locking onto the young man on the flying snake and the three people on the black cloud.


    If you want something but don¡¯t want to get into trouble, then if you kill everyone, wouldn¡¯t it be a perfect solution to avoid future troubles?


    With a deadly weapon in hand, the killing intent arose!


    Having experienced two battles before, Lu Changsheng not only tasted the sweetness of victory but also gained some confidence and courage.


    He was confident as long as he didn¡¯t face a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he had nothing to fear!


    As for Foundation Establishment cultivators, as long as he didn¡¯t face them directly, he could still fight!


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    The blood-colored flying dagger shot towards Lu Changsheng, directly breaking through the shield magical weapon he had summoned, making Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrow.


    He quickly took out five Golden Light Shield Talismans, layering five of golden light protection on himself.


    In a battle, there couldn¡¯t be any mistakes!


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh!¡±


    The blood-colored flying dagger was extremely fierce, breaking through the shield magical weapon and instantly arriving in front of Lu Changsheng, breaking through three of his Golden Light Shield Talisman, and only losing momentum when facing the fourth of golden light protection.


    ¡°What a fierce attack!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was shocked, but he didn¡¯t panic, he used his mind to control the Golden Light Brick that had risen again and crashed it down towards the four people.


    ¡°Fellow cultivator, misunderstanding!¡±


    The slender young man riding the flying snake felt his body sink and shouted loudly.


    He immediately slapped his waist bag, and countless black insects appeared, like a suit of armor, covering his entire body, and he tried to escape.


    The three people on the black cloud also knew they had lost the opportunity to kill Lu Changsheng at this moment.


    They exchanged a glance, simultaneously using a magical technique, making the black cloud under their feet turn blood-red, trying to break free from the Golden Light Brick¡¯s oppressive power and escape its range.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t expect the four of them to have such abilities.


    Indeed, they were not simple.


    He immediately took out three Talismans and activated them.


    High-quality Talisman ¨C Soul Shocking Talisman!


    Top-quality Talisman ¨C Lightning Flash Talisman!


    Top-quality Talisman ¨C Heaven and Earth Net Talisman!


    As the three Talisman cards were activated, a sound like thunder first appeared in the void, making people¡¯s hearts uneasy and fearful.


    Then, a lightning bolt exploded on the blood cloud, blocking the three people¡¯s retreat.


    And a large, four-sided black net formed around them, trapping the four of them and closing in on them!

 Chapter 94: Can This Be Considered Romantic Luck?

    ¡°Not good!¡±¡°Second Brother, Fifth Brother, hold on!¡±


    The four people saw the Heaven and Earth Net gathering from all directions, and the golden bricks falling heavily from above. They abandoned their internal conflicts and focused on self-preservation, each using their own methods.


    ¡°Hum hum hum!¡±


    The slender youth riding the flying snake was surrounded by countless insects, which transformed him into a black insect cocoon, as if he was wearing insect armor.


    Meanwhile, the three brothers on the blood cloud, with the eldest brother using a hand seal, caused the blood cloud to surge and envelop the three brothers, attempting to break free from the Heaven and Earth Net.


    The second brother consecutively activated several Talisman, forming a series of protective shields around him.


    The fifth brother, on the other hand, took out a blue, fist-sized bead, which emitted a faint blue light and hovered above his head.


    Just at that moment¡­


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    A golden brick, as large as a small mountain, came crashing down towards the four people.


    Lu Changsheng saw that the four people¡¯s methods were not simple, so he didn¡¯t hold back. He activated the golden brick to its limits, causing it to fall straight down, intending to crush the four people into meat paste on the ground!


    ¡°Indeed, they haven¡¯t died yet!¡±


    Now, at the Qi Refining seventh stage, Lu Changsheng¡¯s control over the Talisman and his spiritual sense had become much stronger.


    He could sense that the four people being crushed by the golden brick were still alive, they were still resisting, and were trying to break free from the golden brick and the Heaven and Earth Net¡¯s restraints.


    Immediately, he took out another stack of Talisman.


    Top-grade Talisman, Heaven and Earth Net Talisman!


    Top-grade Talisman, Chaotic Law Talisman!


    High-grade Talisman, Binding Talisman!


    High-grade Talisman, Earth Prison Talisman!


    Two Heaven and Earth Net Talismans flew out, forming a black net that enveloped the golden brick from all directions, preventing the four people from escaping.


    The Chaotic Law Talisman could affect the spiritual energy of Qi Refining cultivators, causing their internal energy to become disordered.


    The Binding Talisman could restrain and bind others¡¯ bodies, affecting their movements.


    One Chaotic Law Talisman and four Binding Talismans transformed into a rainbow light, shooting towards the golden brick, disrupting and influencing the four people¡¯s resistance.


    Next, Lu Changsheng had the steel-feathered eagle rapidly dive down, aiming to cast the Earth Prison Talisman at the spot where the golden brick was about to fall.


    But at this moment, the steel-feathered eagle was intimidated by the golden brick¡¯s might so it let out a frightened cry and did not dare to approach.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    Lu Changsheng glared at the cowardly steel-feathered eagle, he then threw out a flying magical weapon, and jumped onto the round wheel, quickly flying down to cast the Earth Prison Talisman.


    He directly solidified the ground, transforming it into a prison, to prevent the four people from escaping at the moment of impact!


    After finishing, Lu Changsheng took out another stack of attack Talismans.


    If the four people still hadn¡¯t died and had any remaining energy, he would launch another wave of firepower.


    Just then¡­


    ¡°Boom!!!¡±


    The golden brick fell from the sky and landed on the ground, creating a shocking, earth-shaking sound.


    The entire mountain range seemed to tremble violently, causing the flying demonic beasts around the mountain to be frightened and scatter.


    The already frightened steel-feathered eagle, upon hearing the deafening sound, let out a cry and flapped its wings, as if it was about to fall.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t pay attention to the steel-feathered eagle. He gazed at the golden brick that stood on the ground like a small golden mountain and his eyes narrowed.


    ¡°Are they dead?¡±


    At this moment, he couldn¡¯t be certain if the four people had died or not.


    After all, from their previous performance, it was clear that the four people¡¯s methods were not simple.


    If not for his Talismans blocking their path, they might have escaped from the golden brick¡¯s attack.


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity I don¡¯t understand formations, and I don¡¯t have an array device. Otherwise, I could have set up a formation and made it much safer.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He took out another stack of Talismans from his storage bag.


    High-grade Talisman, Earth Trap Fire Rocket Talisman!


    High-grade Talisman, Blue Silver Binding Talisman!


    Top-grade Talisman, Chaotic Law Talisman!


    He set up four traps in the four directions of the golden brick.


    As soon as someone made a move, they would trigger the Earth Trap Fire Rocket Talisman and the Blue Silver Binding Talisman.


    At the same time, blue vines would entangle and pierce, combining with the fire rocket attack.


    As for the Chaotic Law Talisman, it was to be used in conjunction with the attack Talismans in his hand, to disrupt the four people¡¯s spiritual energy and then launch a firepower attack.


    After finishing his preparations, Lu Changsheng¡¯s spiritual sense stirred, and he slowly lifted the golden brick into the air.


    If the four of them are still alive, he can just smash it again without activating the talisman.


    As the golden brick rose, a massive pit, several dozen feet deep and wide, appeared.


    Lu Changsheng stood tall and straight on the flying magic weapon. He slowly stepped forward and looked into the huge pit.


    Inside the pit, the three brothers in the black cloud had already been crushed into meat paste. They were dead beyond recognition.


    The youth who had transformed into a black insect cocoon had also become dry and lifeless.


    The purple flying snake beside him was also a bloody mess.


    Lu Changsheng used his spiritual sense to detect and confirm that the three lumps of meat and the insect cocoon, as well as the purple snake, had no remaining energy, and only then did he feel at ease.


    However, out of extreme caution, Lu Changsheng conjured up a series of fireballs in his palm and shot them towards the massive pit.


    Cultivators have many methods, and these four people were not simple, so he still had to be careful.


    Only when they were reduced to ashes could he be certain they were truly dead.


    Under the fireballs, the three lumps of meat and the flying snake¡¯s meat were quickly incinerated, leaving only remnants.


    The black insect cocoon also crackled and popped under the flames.


    However, suddenly the black cocoon shook violently, and a slender figure shot out from within, leaping out of the deep pit.


    But the next moment, several blue vines rapidly emerged from the ground, binding the figure.


    At the same time, several fire rockets appeared out of thin air, shooting towards the youth.


    Lu Changsheng, standing on the round wheel, was also shocked by this scene.


    He didn¡¯t expect the youth to still be alive, and his hand instinctively shot out a Talisman.


    ¡°You¡¯re crazy! Are you not afraid of death?¡±


    The youth¡¯s face changed drastically, looking extremely ugly.


    It was as if Ximen Qing was caught in the act of adultery with Pan Jinlian, and Wu Dalang had brought Wu Er to catch them in the act.


    He had never seen someone like this before.


    They would use Talismans without hesitation, as if they were worthless.


    Do you think Talismans are worthless?


    He felt regret and remorse in his heart.


    What was he thinking, playing with fire and causing trouble?


    Now he was going to suffer the consequences.


    Not only would he suffer heavy losses, but he might also end up dying here.


    He immediately slapped his palm, using a top-grade Talisman, the Golden Light Protection Talisman, to envelop his body in golden light.


    At the same time, he took out a blue, round bead and held it above his head and shouted, ¡°If you make another move, I¡¯ll detonate this Heavenly Thunderbolt! We¡¯ll die together!¡±


    ¡°Heavenly Thunderbolt?¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and looked at the blue, walnut-sized bead in the youth¡¯s hand and his eyes narrowed as he stopped his attack.


    He had never seen a Heavenly Thunderbolt before.


    But he had read about it in books.


    Legend had it that the Heavenly Thunderbolt was created by a Nascent Soul True Lord, condensing the power of heaven and earth¡¯s thunder and lightning. Each one possessed immense power.


    Even a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator would be reduced to ashes if they faced it head-on.


    He didn¡¯t expect the youth to have a Heavenly Thunderbolt.


    ¡°Friend, we have no grudges, why must we make such a fuss?¡±


    ¡°We didn¡¯t know each other before, but now we do. Let¡¯s just end this matter here, how about it?¡±


    The youth looked at Lu Changsheng, who had stopped his attack, and spoke.


    ¡°How can you say we have no grudges?¡±


    ¡°I was just passing by, and if not for your trouble-making, would I have wasted so many Talismans?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression was calm and cold as he spoke.


    ¡°What trouble-making? I¡¯m just simply making friends with you, fellow cultivator.¡±


    ¡°And that Foundation Establishment spirit object is enough to compensate for your losses.¡±


    The youth smiled awkwardly.


    ¡°Heh heh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held onto his Talisman, letting out a cold laugh.


    ¡°What do you want to do?¡±


    The youth heard the cold laugh and felt a bit of anger.


    He had never been treated so unfairly before.


    Today, not only had he almost been killed, but now he was also forced to beg for mercy, and the other party was still speaking coldly.


    ¡°Compensation!¡±


    ¡°Just give me enough compensation, and I¡¯ll let you go.¡±


    Lu Changsheng directly ignored his attitude, taking out another stack of top-grade Talismans, and spoke coldly.


    If he were to back down because of the Heavenly Thunderbolt, the initiative would fall into the other party¡¯s hands.


    He didn¡¯t believe the other party would really die together with him.


    Moreover, he was taking out so many top-grade Talismans to intimidate.


    Letting the other party know that this so-called ¡°dying together¡± was just a threat, and he might not necessarily die.


    The youth heard this and felt a faint pressure from the golden light above, seeing the stack of Talismans in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand.


    He knew he couldn¡¯t escape.


    Today, if he didn¡¯t give in, it would be difficult to resolve the situation peacefully.


    He took a deep breath, took out a jade box from his waist, and tossed it towards Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°There¡¯s a Heavenly Heart Lotus inside, also a Foundation Establishment spirit object, which helps with the birth of a divine sense. It should be enough to compensate for your losses, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng used his spiritual power to wrap around the jade box, checking it briefly.


    Then, he opened it and looked inside, seeing a snow-white lotus flower emitting a faint, soft glow.


    As soon as the jade box was opened, a refreshing, heart-soothing fragrance wafted out, invigorating one¡¯s spirit.


    Good stuff!


    Lu Changsheng immediately closed the jade box, knowing that this spirit object had to be stored in a precious box like this, or its effects would be lost.


    Then, he looked at the youth and spoke calmly, ¡°Give me another Foundation Establishment spirit object that benefits the physical body, and this matter will be settled.¡±


    ¡°You think Foundation Establishment spirit objects are as common as dirt, and I can just take them out whenever I want?¡±


    The youth was angry when he heard this.


    Didn¡¯t he know that one Foundation Establishment spirit object was worth two to three thousand spirit stones?


    And it was priceless, to boot.


    He had already collected two, which was already very good.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t believe him, his face filled with suspicion as he sized up the youth.


    After all, when he had caused trouble earlier, he had taken out a Foundation Establishment spirit object without hesitation.


    Now, it¡¯s another Foundation Establishment spirit treasure.


    Under the attack of his own Talisman treasure and so many Talismans, he didn¡¯t die, which is simply astonishing.


    Now, he can still take out the Heavenly Thunderbolt, which is no ordinary treasure.


    ¡°What are you looking at? Are you going to let me go or not?¡±


    The young man, under Lu Changsheng¡¯s scrutiny, also became angry.


    ¡°I¡¯m looking at how you just controlled so many insects, you must have an insect-controlling technique, right?¡±


    ¡°How about the inheritance of insect-controlling technique, and we¡¯ll call it quits.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t want to push the other party too far.


    Desperate people will do anything.


    Thinking about the insect-controlling technique the other party just used, he felt a spark of interest in his heart.


    He thought to himself that he could also raise some insects.


    ¡°This won¡¯t do, this is a secret technique of my family.¡±


    The young man directly refused.


    Then, he added, ¡°But I can give you a Beast Taming inheritance.¡±


    ¡°Beast Taming inheritance? What level?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked upon hearing this.


    He had been wanting to get a Beast Taming technique.


    To see if he could accelerate the growth of the Nine Netherworld Hound.


    However, he had inquired about it in the market before and found that knowledge was strictly controlled in this world.


    Whether it was cultivation techniques or inheritance of immortal arts, it was all the same.


    A first-level inheritance was still manageable, as long as you were willing to spend money, you could still buy it.


    But anything higher than that wasn¡¯t something you could buy with just money.


    Of course, Lu Changsheng also knew that this was because he hadn¡¯t reached that stage yet.


    ¡°A second-level Beast Taming inheritance.¡±


    The young man said.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this.


    Let¡¯s see if this Beast Taming inheritance was useful to him.


    If it wasn¡¯t, a second-level Beast Taming inheritance would still be worth a lot of money.


    Immediately, the young man took out a jade slip from his storage bag and tossed it to Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng used his spiritual power to wrap the jade slip and checked it briefly.


    Then, he roughly glanced at it, and inside, there were methods for cultivating and taming demonic beasts.


    ¡°Alright, you can go!¡±


    Lu Changsheng put away the jade slip and said directly.


    The young man was taken aback upon hearing this.


    He didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to be so straightforward.


    He didn¡¯t hesitate either, tossing out a flying magical weapon, standing on it, and then cautiously looking at Lu Changsheng before slowly leaving.


    Lu Changsheng also gazed at the young man.


    Only after seeing him leave did he let out a sigh of relief.


    He raised his hand and summoned the damaged robes, boots, and storage bag from the deep pit.


    Then, he put away the Golden Light Brick Talisman treasure.


    At this time, the Talisman treasure had dimmed significantly.


    Lu Changsheng estimated that with such an explosive burst, it could only be used six or seven more times.


    If he were to use it at full power at the Foundation Establishment stage, it would probably only last two times.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t feel heartbroken and put away the Talisman treasure.


    Then, he began to search for the magical weapons that had fallen to the ground, as well as the two people¡¯s magical weapons and corpses.


    After all, these were all valuable items.


    After searching for about half an hour, Lu Changsheng found two bodies that were like mud.


    He took out the damaged robes and storage bags from their bodies, and then helped them return to the earth.


    ¡°Alas, this time, although I was forced into a desperate situation, I also had some greedy thoughts.¡±


    ¡°I thought about killing people and snatching treasures to quickly get rich.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself after collecting the items.


    He clearly recognized that he had tasted the sweetness of killing people and snatching treasures in the past two instances.


    So, he also had some thoughts about such things.


    However, this time, it had also made him more cautious.


    Even with the Talisman treasure and a pile of high-quality, top-grade Talisman¡¯s, it didn¡¯t mean he was invincible in the Qi Refining period.


    Like the young man just now, his methods were astonishingly powerful.


    Under the attack of the Talisman treasure and so many Talisman¡¯s, he was still alive, which was simply astonishing.


    Lu Changsheng still couldn¡¯t understand how the other party had done it.


    ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate anyone in the world; it¡¯s better to be more cautious and steady, and not to be too hasty in everything.¡±


    Lu Changsheng warned himself.


    He was about to find a place to count his spoils.


    Suddenly, he felt a wave of aura fluctuations coming from afar.


    He looked up.


    It was the young man who had just left.


    Suddenly, a stack of Talisman¡¯s appeared in his hand.


    ¡°Wait, fellow Daoist, I came to propose a cooperation with you.¡±


    The young man looked at Lu Changsheng and hurriedly raised his hand to speak.


    ¡°Cooperation?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows furrowed.


    He felt that this person was crazy.


    They had just fought to the death, and now he was coming to propose a cooperation?


    ¡°I¡¯m planning to explore a True Person¡¯s cave, so I want to cooperate with you and explore it together.¡±


    The young man opened his mouth to say.


    ¡°No interest.¡±


    Lu Changsheng directly refused.


    He already felt that he had been too greedy in killing people and snatching treasures, and he couldn¡¯t do such things in the future.


    Where would he go to explore some cave?


    Not to mention a True Person¡¯s cave.


    Even if it were a Nascent Soul True Lord¡¯s cave, he wouldn¡¯t be interested.


    In the cultivation world, you coveted the treasures left behind by your predecessors, while others coveted your life.


    ¡°Fellow Daoist, I won¡¯t hide it from you, this True Person¡¯s cave is a legacy left behind by my ancestors.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s a Bloodline Treasure inside that I need very much, but I lost a lot of my treasure just now, and I don¡¯t have the confidence to do it alone, so I¡¯m inviting you to join me.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sincerely inviting you to explore the secret realm with me, and besides this Bloodline Treasure, I can let you choose other things first. There should be some Foundation Establishment spirit treasures inside.¡±


    The young man didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to directly refuse without even thinking about it, and he continued to speak.


    He had been accumulating strength just to explore this cave.


    Who would have thought that he would be targeted by the Five Evils of the Kou Clan?


    Originally, he thought that by creating a diversion, he could reduce his losses, but it ended up bringing trouble upon himself.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s methods, he suffered even more losses.


    Not only did his pet snake die, but his trained Black Pattern Worms also died, leaving him with fewer life-saving methods.


    If it weren¡¯t for the urgent need for this treasure, he wouldn¡¯t have come to cooperate with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°No interest, go find someone else.¡±


    Lu Changsheng still shook his head and said.


    He would have to be crazy to do such a thing.


    For him, the risks and rewards of such a thing were completely disproportionate.


    Not to mention cooperating with someone he didn¡¯t know, and who even had a grudge against him.


    Now, it was better to clean up his spoils and hurry back to Jiulong Market to enjoy his life.


    ¡°I know what you¡¯re worried about, I have a Blood Contract.¡±


    ¡°We can sign a contract, and during the exploration process, neither of us can harm the other, or else the Blood Contract will explode, and we¡¯ll directly die.¡±


    The young man continued to speak.


    ¡°I said, I¡¯m not interested in this kind of cave.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand was holding a stack of Talisman, and his voice turned colder.


    Even if the other party said it would be a great opportunity, he wouldn¡¯t go.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s attitude, the young man coldly snorted and drove his flying magical weapon away.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Just as the young man left, Lu Changsheng felt a faint movement from the Peach Blossom Gu on his forehead.


    It was as if it was telling him that he had missed a Romantic Luck.


    ¡°Romantic Luck?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was stunned, feeling a bit confused.


    He didn¡¯t understand what was going on.


    How did refusing the young man¡¯s invitation to explore the cave mean that he had missed a Romantic Luck?


    ¡°Isn¡¯t Romantic Luck only for the opposite sex?¡±


    ¡°Wait, could it be that the young man just now was actually a girl in disguise?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind seemed to have guessed something.


    ¡°First, we didn¡¯t get along, then we went on a adventure together, and because we encountered danger, we finally developed feelings for each other?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face revealed a strange expression.


    ¡°Hmph, what woman would need me, Lu Changsheng, to personally pursue her, and then go on a life-or-death adventure together?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t the White Jade Tower enough?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed disdain, and he didn¡¯t have the slightest regret in his heart.


    He immediately took out a Hundred-Mile Invisibility Talisman and quickly left to find a place to count his spoils. S?a??h the N?v?lFir?(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 95: Huge Harvest!

    Half an hour later.In a mountain cave.


    ¡°This flying dagger should be an extremely rare magical weapon.¡±


    ¡°No wonder its power is so astonishing, not only did it directly pierce through my magical shield, but it also broke through three layers of golden light protection!¡±


    Lu Changsheng held a blood-red flying dagger with an ancient design and continuously examined it.


    At that time, he felt that this flying dagger was not ordinary.


    He suspected it might be an extremely rare magical weapon or some kind of treasure.


    Now, after examining it, he was basically certain that it was an extremely rare magical weapon, with a probability of 80-90%.


    An extremely rare magical weapon was worth over a thousand spirit stones.


    However, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t plan to sell this flying dagger.


    He thought of keeping it on him for self-defense.


    It would also give him an additional attack method.


    Although he had many talismans, he rarely used magical weapons in his daily life.


    But having more methods at his disposal was naturally the best.


    If he got new equipment in the future, he could sell it then. After all, magical weapons like this wouldn¡¯t depreciate much.


    Lu Changsheng continued to clean up the spoils of war.


    ¡°One, two, three¡­¡±


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, these eight magical weapons should all be high-quality magical weapons, indeed, ¡®to do a good job, one must first sharpen one¡¯s tools¡¯!¡±


    ¡°As a cultivator, one must have sufficient magical weapons and methods!¡±


    ¡°There are also these magical robes and boots, which seem to be medium-grade magical weapons, unfortunately, they were severely damaged by the Golden Talisman Brick attack.¡±


    ¡°This black cloud should also be an extremely rare magical weapon, and it¡¯s a flying and defensive magical weapon combined.¡±


    ¡°Unfortunately, it¡¯s also damaged, otherwise, I could have kept it for myself, I wonder how much it would sell for now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at these magical weapons, feeling both pain and joy.


    After all, this harvest was really huge.


    But seeing these magical weapons, many of which were damaged by the Golden Talisman Brick attack, causing their value to plummet, he couldn¡¯t help but feel heartache.


    For example, among the eight high-quality magical weapons, two were worn out, and three were damaged.


    As for the magical robes and boots on the five people, they were almost broken beyond repair.


    An hour later.


    Lu Changsheng had finished cleaning up the five people¡¯s storage bags.


    There were a total of 639 spirit stones.


    Two extremely rare magical weapons!


    Eight high-quality magical weapons!


    Thirteen medium-grade magical weapons!


    Three flying magical weapons!


    A set of array equipment!


    Several Talisman!


    Several Pills!


    A pile of materials and miscellaneous items.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what level this array equipment is, or what formation it¡¯s in, but it looks like at least a medium-grade array equipment.¡±


    ¡°I can find someone to appraise it at Jiulong Market, and if it¡¯s not bad, I can keep it for myself.¡±


    ¡°These magical weapons, even though many are damaged and their prices have been greatly discounted, they¡¯re still worth around 4,000-5,000 spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°Adding this array equipment, the pills, talisman, and materials, the total value is at least 6,000-7,000 spirit stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at these things and his face was filled with joy.


    He felt that the five evil men of the Kou clan must have killed many cultivators.


    Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have been so wealthy.


    After organizing the spoils of war, Lu Changsheng used a high-quality purification talisman to purify all the items, ensuring there were no problems.


    At the same time, he destroyed some suspicious items he didn¡¯t recognize and buried them in a hole.


    ¡°If I add the second-order beast taming inheritance, Profound Yin True Water, and the Heavenly Heart Lotus, two foundation-establishing spiritual objects, the total value of this harvest would exceed 10,000 spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°And the price I paid was just two strikes of the talisman treasure¡¯s power, six extremely rare talisman, nineteen high-quality talisman, and twenty medium-grade talisman .¡±


    ¡°No wonder so many people become demonic beast hunters, killing and plundering is really addictive.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled, and couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    At this moment, he even had the idea of making a living by hunting demonic beasts.


    But as soon as the thought emerged, he directly extinguished it.


    One should not get too close to the water¡¯s edge, lest they get their shoes wet!


    He just needed to live a stable life, get married, have children, and his future would be secure.


    Why take risks and do such things?


    This kind of thing, if encountered, would be fine.


    But to actively seek it out was absolutely impossible.


    After all, once you started, you would be on a path of no return.


    His income as a talisman master was already envied by many cultivators.


    But compared to the demonic beast hunters¡¯ way of making money, it was simply incomparable.


    Having experienced this way of making money, how could he possibly calm down and work hard to earn spirit stones?


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng also roughly understood the thoughts of those who hunted demonic beasts and explored secret realms.


    It was too difficult for them to settle down and live a stable life after getting used to making quick money, without having a special skill or craft!


    ¡°I¡¯ll handle these things as soon as I get to Jiulong Market.¡±


    ¡°Then my second-order talisman and second-order puppets will also be settled.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes shone brightly, filled with joy.


    With second-order talisman and second-order puppets, he would have some self-defense capabilities when facing foundation-establishing cultivators!


    Thinking of the young man who had come and gone earlier, Lu Changsheng decided to sell his spoils at Jiulong Market. He directly put on the Hundred Transformation Mask, transforming into an ordinary young man with a dark complexion.


    He then wore a gray long robe and rode his steel-feathered eagle towards Jiulong Market.


    ¡°I feel like I need to get a better flying mount if possible.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his steel-feathered eagle and thought to himself.


    In the past, having a flying mount was naturally great.


    But now, with his increased standards, he felt that this steel-feathered eagle was somewhat lacking.


    Apart from traveling, it was not very useful in other aspects.


    For example, earlier, when he encountered danger, he had to use a talisman to protect his steel-feathered eagle.


    If the eagle was startled even slightly, it would lose control.


    If he were to be pursued, relying on the steel-feathered eagle to escape would be difficult.


    ¡°If I could get a flying pet through the system, this problem would be directly solved.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    In his opinion, if he could get a flying pet through the system, that would be perfect.


    After all, pets obtained through the system were likely to be of the heavenly bloodline.


    ¡°However, even if I got a flying pet, if it¡¯s just a cub, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to raise.¡±


    ¡°And, if the pet is too rare and unusual, riding it out in public would be too flashy and easy to remember.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of the Nine Netherworld Hound he had been raising at home and slightly shook his head.


    He felt that without sufficient power, even having a rare pet wouldn¡¯t be easy to bring out.


    Like the Nine Netherworld Hound he had been raising at the Lu Family, which had already shown signs of its true nature after nearly four years of cultivation.


    He estimated that in another three to five years, it would be obvious that it wasn¡¯t an ordinary demonic beast, with a bloodline that wasn¡¯t low.


    ¡°I can only put the Nine Netherworld Hound in a spirit pet bag and carry it with me.¡±


    ¡°Or, as I thought before, find a mountain range and release it, letting it grow on its own.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    If he were to release it, his only concern would be that the Nine Netherworld Hound might encounter danger.


    After all, the Nine Netherworld Hound currently only had the strength of a first-order initial-stage demonic beast.


    And it wasn¡¯t very strong.


    Thinking of the second-order beast taming inheritance he had obtained earlier, Lu Changsheng took out the jade slip and viewed its contents.


    He looked to see if there were any methods that could help the Nine Netherworld Hound grow.


    ¡°Zijin Mouse, high-bloodline demonic beast, uses gold-attribute spirit materials and ¡®gold spirit rice¡¯ in a 7:3 ratio to cultivate and upgrade to second-order, requiring 10 pounds of gold iron ore and one piece of demon mouse crystal nucleus.¡±


    ¡°Biqi Snake, high-bloodline demonic beast, soak snake eggs in a spirit liquid made from ¡®biqi liquid¡¯, ¡®qingling wood¡¯, and first-order spirit water, then place them in a cold-attribute material nest to incubate, and they will hatch in three months, with daily feeding¡­¡±


    ¡°Lihuo Bird, high-bloodline demonic beast.¡±


    This jade slip inheritance contained a lot of information about demonic beasts.


    It introduced how to cultivate, tame, and train these demonic beasts, and how to quickly raise them as spirit pets.


    At the end of the jade slip, there was also a chapter on ¡°Beast Taming Techniques¡±.


    This allowed people to communicate with their spirit pets and imprint a master-servant contract on them.


    ¡°This inheritance doesn¡¯t have any information on raising Nine Netherworld Hounds, but based on the cultivation methods for these pets, it¡¯s basically three parts training and seven parts eating!¡±


    ¡°How to let the spiritual beast grow with the least amount of money and achieve the best growth during the cultivation process.¡±


    After finishing reading the jade slip¡¯s content, Lu Changsheng felt somewhat disappointed.


    He wanted to inherit the beast-taming technique, not become a beast tamer himself.


    Relying on himself to train, how could it compare to the system¡¯s lottery?


    He simply wanted to see if this beast-taming technique would be helpful for raising the Nine Netherworld Hound.


    But after reading it, he came to such a conclusion, and naturally felt somewhat disappointed.


    Even without reading the jade slip, he knew that if the Nine Netherworld Hound ate demonic beast meat every day, it would grow much faster than it was now.


    ¡°Why not just release the Nine Netherworld Hound?¡±


    ¡°Or try releasing it for a period of time to see the effect.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, growing slowly like this every day is really too slow.¡±


    Thinking about his plan for the Nine Netherworld Hound to grow to a second-rank demonic beast in a hundred years, Lu Changsheng was even more inclined towards releasing it.


    After all, even if the worst outcome occurred and the pet was lost, it wasn¡¯t unacceptable.


    ¡°I¡¯ll wait until I have a second-rank alisman and a second-rank puppet, and then I can look for a suitable place to release the Nine Netherworld Hound.¡±


    ¡°Then I can also observe the Nine Netherworld Hound¡¯s survival abilities.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    The next day.


    As he approached Jiulong Market, Lu Changsheng exchanged his steel-feathered eagle for a flying magical weapon.


    Then, with a disguised appearance, he rode the flying magical weapon to Jiulong Market, obtained a temporary identity card, and entered the city.


    Naturally, he entered the city with this identity to facilitate the sale of his loot.


    It didn¡¯t need to be thought about; the spoils of war from the Five Evil men of the Kou Clan were things that couldn¡¯t be seen in the light of day.


    They might attract attention from people with ulterior motives.


    So it was still better to be cautious.


    Mainly, Lu Changsheng thought about selling the items quickly and exchanging them for spirit stones.


    Otherwise, it would be best to divide the items into batches and sell them slowly over three to five years or ten years.


    But with spirit stones, he would be able to create a second-rank talisman and manufacture a second-rank puppet.


    He would have two more trump cards, and his ability to resist risks would greatly increase; Lu Changsheng felt that this risk was still acceptable.


    After entering the city, Lu Changsheng familiarly came to a larger magical weapon shop.


    ¡°What magic weapon do you need to buy?¡±


    A female shop assistant with a beautiful figure approached.


    ¡°Is your shopkeeper here? I have second-hand magic weapons for sale.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said expressionlessly.


    Before long, the shopkeeper laughed and came to receive him, and Lu Changsheng took out the magical weapons he wanted to sell.


    He didn¡¯t take out all the magical weapons at once.


    He only took out the Black Cloud magical weapon, two high-quality magical weapons, and the damaged law robes and boots.


    ¡°Friend, this top-grade magical weapon of yours is severely damaged, not only on the outside but inside too, so our shop can only offer 820 spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°These two high-quality magical weapons are still in good condition, but they also have some wear and tear, so our shop can offer 760 spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°As for these law robes and boots, to be honest, they¡¯re severely damaged and can only be recycled as scrap, so we can offer 260 spirit stones.¡±


    The shopkeeper could also tell that these magical weapons were obviously stolen goods, so he directly offered a low price.


    ¡°I¡¯ll give you a flat rate of 2,200 spirit stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t agree to whatever price the other party said, no matter how anxious he was to sell.


    ¡°Friend, this price is a bit too high.¡±


    ¡°To be honest, these things of yours probably have a questionable origin, and our shop will have to do a complete refurbishment to sell them.¡±


    The shopkeeper made a difficult expression.


    ¡°Goodbye.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately pretended to leave.


    ¡°2,000 spirit stones, friend, this is the highest price our small shop can offer.¡±


    ¡°Such magical weapons are hard to sell at other shops, and they can¡¯t offer a high price either.¡±


    The shopkeeper came forward to persuade him.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take the price you said.¡±


    Lu Changsheng naturally understood this logic and felt that the price was acceptable, so he didn¡¯t haggle.


    The two of them completed the transaction.


    Just as Lu Changsheng was about to leave, the shopkeeper¡¯s eyes narrowed, and he stroked his chin and said, ¡°This Black Cloud magical weapon should be the magical weapon of the eldest of the Kou Clan¡¯s Five Evil men, and it¡¯s now in this person¡¯s hands¡­¡±


    ¡°But this has nothing to do with me. If all the Kou Clan¡¯s Five Evil men fell into this person¡¯s hands, I¡¯m afraid only a Foundation Establishment cultivator can take him down.¡±


    ¡°This news is also worth a lot of money.¡±


    The shopkeeper smiled and shook his head, then leisurely returned to the upper floor.


    After leaving the shop, Lu Changsheng immediately found an inn and checked the spirit stones he had just obtained.


    ¡°It¡¯s true that as long as there¡¯s a bit of profit, there will be people who will try to cheat.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the three spirit stones that had a faint black smoke under the high-quality purification talisman.


    It was clear that someone had tampered with them.


    This was only what the purification Talisman had detected, and there might be other problems that weren¡¯t known.


    However, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t care; he changed his appearance, put on a new set of clothes, and directly headed to the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall.


    As long as he used up all these spirit stones, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about any problems.


    ¡°Do you need to look at something, friend? Do you want me to introduce it to you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng had just entered the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall when a beautiful female cultivator in a cheongsam smiled and came forward to receive him.


    ¡°I need a top-grade magical weapon and talisman pen.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said directly.


    Upon hearing this, the female cultivator¡¯s eyes lit up, and her smile grew even more radiant.


    ¡°Please sit down, friend!¡±


    She immediately invited Lu Changsheng to sit down and poured him a cup of tea.


    Then, she knelt down beside him, tightening her cheongsam to accentuate her curvaceous figure.


    ¡°For your convenience, our commercial hall has compiled a catalog of precious magical weapons, making it easier for you to browse and compare.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re interested, I¡¯ll retrieve the actual item for you.¡±


    ¡°Take a look at this Red Radiance Talisman pen, it¡¯s the best top-grade Talisman pen we have at Blue Cloud Commercial Hall.¡±


    The female cultivator smiled and took out an ancient, ornate jade catalog, flipping to the page with the Talisman pen and pointing to it.


    The catalog immediately displayed a 3D image of a red Talisman pen, along with related introduction information.


    Red Radiance Talisman Pen: The pen tip is made from the neck hair of a second-rank demonic beast, the Azure-Eyed Golden Lion, and the pen body is crafted from a mixture of Heavenly Blue Wood and Red Gold Essence.


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.


    He had visited Blue Cloud Commercial Hall before and knew that this commercial hall was able to thrive not only because of its backing by the Blue Cloud Sect.


    In terms of shopping experience, service, and product quality, they indeed did a great job.


    He glanced at the price of the Talisman pen.


    1,600 spirit stones.


    He couldn¡¯t help but gasp inwardly.


    He thought about how he had previously bought a medium-grade magical weapons and talisman pen at a discounted price of 70% of the original price at the Lu Family Spirit Talisman Shop.


    And Blue Cloud Commercial Hall¡¯s profit margin was likely to be even higher than his own Spirit Talisman Shop.


    However, he had no choice; the Lu Family Spirit Talisman Shop didn¡¯t have top-grade magical weapons and talisman pens.


    Even if they did, he wouldn¡¯t be able to buy it at his own shop.


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s expensive, but so be it.¡±


    ¡°After all, this thing will last for a long time, and I¡¯ll eventually be able to earn it back.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly, knowing that he couldn¡¯t save money on this.


    Going to other shops might be cheaper, but it would waste time, be troublesome, and there was no guarantee of availability.


    He flipped through the catalog, looking at a few other top-grade Talisman pens.


    The cheapest one was 1,400 spirit stones, and the most expensive one was 2,000 spirit stones. S~?a??h the ?ov?l?ir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    After briefly examining them, Lu Changsheng still chose the 1,600 spirit stone Red Radiance Talisman pen.


    ¡°Do you have materials for crafting a second-rank talisman here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to ask.


    Now that he had spirit stones, he might as well buy everything at once.


    ¡°Of course we do.¡±


    ¡°In this market, we have everything you need, friend.¡±


    ¡°If we don¡¯t have it, you won¡¯t find it anywhere else.¡±


    The female cultivator smiled confidently and said, ¡°We have all the materials for crafting a second-rank talisman.¡±


    She took out another jade catalog, which listed various materials for crafting second-rank talismans.


    The materials for second-rank talismans were much more complex than those for first-rank talismans.


    Different talismans required corresponding attribute demonic beast skins and spirit materials to make the talisman paper and ink.


    Otherwise, it would affect the success rate of crafting the Talisman.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the materials listed in the catalog.


    There weren¡¯t many options to choose from.


    The materials were sold in packs of ten.


    Lu Changsheng bought thirty packs.


    He spent a total of 780 spirit stones.


    That meant the average cost of crafting a second-rank talisman was 26 spirit stones per piece.


    This didn¡¯t even include the cost of the Talisman pen¡¯s wear and tear.


    However, he had no choice; the materials for second-rank talismans were rare and hard to find elsewhere, and collecting them himself would be too troublesome.


    To make things convenient and quick, he could only spend more money to buy them at Blue Cloud Commercial Hall.


    At least, buying from them came with a guarantee, and he wouldn¡¯t encounter any problems.


    ¡°Friend, the total comes out to 2,380 spirit stones.¡±


    The female cultivator smiled and said.


    After saying that, she paused and said in a sweet voice, ¡°Friend, since you¡¯re buying materials for a second-rank talisman, I assume you have some achievements in the talisman path.¡±


    ¡°Do you have any interest in becoming a valued customer of our Blue Cloud Commercial Hall?¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re willing to become our valued customer, you¡¯ll enjoy internal prices when buying from us in the future.¡±


    ¡°And if you need any materials, we¡¯ll be happy to help you collect them.¡±


    The female cultivator¡¯s voice was sweet and charming as she spoke.


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, ¡°I¡¯m not sure what you mean by ¡®having some achievements¡¯.¡±


    ¡°As far as making talismans is concerned, you need to be able to stably craft high-quality first-rank talismans.¡±


    The female cultivator smiled and said.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure about the benefits of being a valued customer.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to ask.


    ¡°If you¡¯re interested, I can call our manager to discuss the details with you.¡±


    The female cultivator¡¯s eyes lit up slightly.


    ¡°No need to discuss it further, I was just asking casually.¡±


    ¡°I can currently craft high-quality talismans, but it¡¯s still very difficult.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m buying these second-rank materials to see if I can use them to draw a high-quality talisman stably.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately waved his hand and said,


    ¡°I¡¯m still in disguise, how can I possibly become a guest elder at the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall?¡±


    ¡°To become a guest elder here, I must verify my identity information.¡±


    ¡°Once my identity is detected, my identity information as a first-rank talisman master will be exposed.¡±


    ¡°Ah, if friend is interested, we at the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall welcome you at any time~¡±


    The female cultivator dressed in cheongsam didn¡¯t mind and said with a smile on her face.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng then paid the spirit stones, took the Talisman pen and Talisman materials, and walked out of the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall.


    ¡°Alas, the money comes quickly, and it¡¯s spent quickly too.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about his recent expenses, and his heart ached secretly.


    He had never spent so much money before.


    In the past, when he first arrived at the Lu Family, he only had two spirit stones a month.


    Now, after this round of expenses, he had spent over two thousand spirit stones, which was equivalent to the amount he could earn in a hundred years.


    ¡°Next, I¡¯ll handle the remaining magical weapons and materials, and see if I can buy all the materials needed to craft a second-rank puppet.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a light sigh, repeated his previous actions, and busied himself.


    He sold all the magical weapons, useless pills, and materials to the shops.


    Then, after getting the money, he went directly to the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall to spend it and buy the materials he needed.

 Chapter 96: Can You Teach Martial Arts?

    As Lu Changsheng walked out of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, he looked at the bustling streets, and let out a light sigh.He had been busy for half a day, and finally cleared out the Kou Clan¡¯s five evil things.


    He sold a total of 4,110 spirit stones.


    Which was roughly the same as his initial estimate.


    If he were to sell all the high-grade magical weapons, flying knives, and shields, as well as the pills, talisman, and materials, he would have at least 7,000 spirit stones.


    However, selling pills, talisman, and materials was troublesome.


    These things Lu Changsheng could use himself, so he didn¡¯t bother selling them.


    And these spirit stones were naturally spent by Lu Changsheng without a single one left.


    All of them were used to purchase materials for creating a second-grade puppet.


    However, the cost of creating a second-grade puppet was really high.


    Lu Changsheng inquired about the prices of various materials and had a rough understanding of the cost of creating a second-grade puppet.


    It started at around 3,000 spirit stones.


    As for the upper limit, that was hard to say.


    Because puppets were different from alchemy, artifact refining, and talisman creation.


    Puppets had many types.


    They were roughly divided into battle puppets, auxiliary puppets, and special puppets.


    In terms of appearance, there were human-shaped puppets and beast-shaped puppets.


    In terms of size, there were small puppets, large puppets, and giant puppets.


    Different puppets consumed different materials, and the time spent was also greatly different.


    A single giant puppet could consume materials several times, or even tens of times, more than a small puppet.


    Due to limited financial resources, time, and environment, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t bother with so many.


    He directly skipped over the large and giant puppets.


    He was preparing to create a single second-grade small human-shaped puppet, which would cost around 3,000 spirit stones.


    After all, he mainly used puppets for self-defense.


    In case of an emergency, having an extra method was good.


    This small puppet¡¯s combat power was roughly equivalent to the early stages of foundation building, which was enough for him.


    However, because he had purchased high-grade magical weapons, talisman pens, and talisman materials, he didn¡¯t have enough spirit stones on him.


    He still lacked around 500 spirit stones to gather all the materials for creating this puppet.


    Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t in a hurry.


    That¡¯s it for now.


    First, I¡¯ll draw the second-grade talisman I purchased.


    By then, I¡¯ll have enough money to gather the remaining materials.


    Anyway, I¡¯ve gathered the materials now, but I don¡¯t have the time and energy to create a puppet.


    Just like the two puppet materials I bought earlier, I still haven¡¯t had time to create them.


    Not to mention creating a second-grade puppet.


    Lu Changsheng walked on the street and did not go home directly.


    Instead, he found an inn.


    In the room, he checked to see if he was being followed or if he had left any marks.


    Although the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall and Myriad Treasures Pavilion wouldn¡¯t do such things, it¡¯s still better to be cautious.


    After confirming there were no issues, Lu Changsheng changed his appearance, put on a new set of clothes, and left the inn, leaving Jiulong Market.


    He circled around the market, destroyed his clothes and temporary identity card, and only then returned to Jiulong Market.


    After arriving at the Spiritual talisman shop, Manager Zhang Shan saw Lu Changsheng and reported the shop¡¯s affairs over the past few days.


    And told Lu Changsheng that three days ago, White Jade Tower sent someone to invite him to visit.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately knew.


    It was the two servant girls he had purchased from White Jade Tower earlier.


    ¡°Okay, I know.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    There was no rush to head to White Jade Tower.


    He could go within a month after receiving the notification.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    After walking up to the third floor of the store and sitting down on a chair, Lu Changchang let out a long sigh.


    His tense heart finally relaxed completely at this moment.


    Then, he took out the Jade Bamboo Wine from his storage bag and poured himself a cup.


    Today¡¯s back-and-forth cleaning and buying had made him tense and worried, like carrying a heavy burden.


    He was a bit mentally exhausted.


    So, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t directly try to draw the second-grade talisman.


    His heart was a bit tired, and his state wasn¡¯t good, and if he failed to draw it, it would be a bit heartbreaking.


    After all, the cost of a second-grade talisman was indeed a bit high.


    Thinking about other talisman masters who had to spend money to practice, Lu Changsheng understood why the profit of talisman was so high.


    Because the cost is high, if the profit isn¡¯t high, who would do it?


    After drinking two cups of Jade Bamboo Wine and resting for a while, Lu Changsheng took out the purchased Red Radiance talisman pen and began to draw a high-grade talisman.


    This trip had consumed a lot of spirit stones and needed to be replenished.


    Also, it was to get used to this new talisman pen.


    ¡°It¡¯s no wonder it¡¯s a top-grade talisman pen, when drawing a talisman, the spiritual power is clearly more fluid.¡±


    ¡°Even when the spiritual power appears slightly disordered, causing it to scatter, it can help to calm it down.¡±


    After drawing two high-grade talismans, experiencing the effect of this extreme-grade talisman pen, Lu Changsheng nodded in praise.


    However, this was just a side effect of the talisman pen.


    The main effect of the top-grade talisman pen was to be able to withstand the surging of spiritual ink and spiritual power, and to draw out talisman lines on the talisman paper more smoothly.


    Like a medium-grade talisman pen, no matter how high the talisman-making skills are, it cannot be used to draw second-order talismans.


    Night fell.


    Lu Changsheng returned to his residence.


    He asked Xiao Qing and the others about the situation at home over the past few days.


    Except for the birth of his 42nd child, there were no other incidents.


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, went to take a look at the child, and then ate a meal before going to bed early.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng came to the Talisman Room of the Talisman Shop full of energy.


    He prepared to start drawing the second-grade talisman.


    He spread out the light purple beast skin talisman paper, took out the Red Radiance talisman pen, and absorbed the spiritual ink mixed with demonic beast blood into the pen tip.


    Then, he poured the spiritual power from his body into his hand, and then into the talisman pen.


    The pen shaft had a faint red glow under the spiritual power.


    And the pen tip also emitted a purple light.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng began to draw the second-grade talisman with a serious expression.


    The drawing process was very slow.


    The talisman lines looked smooth and fluid, but every step seemed to require some effort.


    Making Lu Changsheng¡¯s forehead sweat.


    Time passed slowly.


    Finally, Lu Changsheng drew the last talisman line.


    In an instant, the entire talisman paper¡¯s talisman lines were connected, with a purple electric current surging, and flames spreading out from the edges of the talisman paper, emitting a terrifying spiritual pressure.


    But after a moment, the spiritual pressure dissipated, and the talisman lines solidified.


    The second-grade low-grade talisman, Thunderfire Talisman, was complete!


    ¡°It succeeded in one try, not bad.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the Thunderfire Talisman, a satisfied smile spreading across his face as he gently wiped the sweat from his forehead.


    Drawing a second-grade talisman was not exhausting, but it still consumed a significant amount of energy.


    His spiritual energy and mental power had both been depleted by more than half, leaving him feeling utterly fatigued.


    ¡°A second-grade low-level talisman is comparable to an initial Foundation Establishment stage cultivator¡¯s strike.¡±


    ¡°However, with my current strength, I can only activate one at a time.¡±


    ¡°I must be cautious and control it carefully, or I might end up hurting myself if I¡¯m not careful.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held the Thunderfire Talisman in his hand and his face was filled with joy.


    A second-grade low-level talisman corresponded to a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator¡¯s initial strike.


    If used correctly, it could even threaten cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage.


    However, the higher the grade of the talisman, the more precise the control over one¡¯s spiritual energy and mental power needed to be.


    This was why Lu Changsheng could use dozens of first-grade and medium-grade talismans.


    But high-grade talismans, even now, could only be used five or six at a time.


    As for top-grade talismans, he could only use one or two at most.


    Conservation was one aspect.


    The main reason was that his spiritual energy and mental power could only guide so many talismans.


    If he activated too many talismans at once and failed to control them, he might end up hurting himself.


    This was also a weakness of talismans.


    Otherwise, the cultivation world would be dominated by talisman masters.


    Whenever they encountered someone, they could simply throw out dozens or even hundreds of talismans during a battle, and who could withstand that?


    Or, during the Qi Refining stage, early or mid-stage cultivators could wield a second-grade or third-grade talisman, and who could withstand that?


    Now that Lu Changsheng was in the late Qi Refining stage, even if he were given a third-grade talisman, he wouldn¡¯t be able to control it.


    One misstep, and the talisman¡¯s power would burst out of control, potentially harming himself.


    This was also one of the reasons why talismans were so valuable.


    Their immense power allowed even early-stage Qi Refining cultivators to use them, unleashing a portion of their might without harming themselves.


    Lu Changsheng put away the Thunderfire Talisman and headed to the resting area to meditate and recover.


    After recovering about 70-80% of his spiritual energy, he got up and headed out, preparing to visit the White Jade Tower.


    An hour later.


    Lu Changsheng arrived at the White Jade Tower.


    The red-dressed servant girl told him that Feng Jiuniang was busy.


    She arranged for him to wait in a cozy room and brewed tea for him to wait for a while.


    Before long, the sound of high heels and a knock on the door echoed through the room.


    ¡°Come in.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    The door opened, and a beautiful woman in a black misty veil dress walked in.


    ¡°Lord Lu, I¡¯ve kept you waiting.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang smiled lightly, her eyes gleaming with a gentle, alluring intent as she curtsied to Lu Changsheng.


    Her demeanor was elegant and refined, but the black silk stockings revealed by her dress were utterly captivating.


    ¡°Manager Feng, I received a message saying that the two servant girls I previously ordered have arrived.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the charming beauty in front of him and smiled.


    ¡°Please wait for a moment, Lord Lu. I¡¯ve already had them brought over.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang said softly.


    She then walked to the table, lifted her white jade-like fingers, and poured tea for Lu Changsheng.


    After that, she swiveled her voluptuous hips and sat down elegantly in the chair beside him, crossing her legs and revealing a black phoenix-patterned high-heeled shoe under her black misty veil dress.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh inwardly; this White Jade Tower manager was simply captivating to the bone, every move she made seemed to be teasing people.


    He, Lu Changsheng, had experienced countless battles, and every time he looked at her, he felt tempted. What about others?


    Unfortunately, this beauty was only for show, not for consumption. S?a??h the N?v?lFir?(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    A moment later.


    A red-dressed woman led in two beautiful women.


    One was around 24 or 25 years old.


    Her face was unadorned, with a hint of firmness, her slender eyebrows sharp as a green blade, and her eyes lacked any dullness, instead radiating a hint of coldness.


    She wore a red dress with a tight, athletic build, her long black hair hanging down her back like a horse¡¯s tail, exuding a heroic aura.


    From her tall, straight posture, it was clear that this woman had a martial arts background.


    She might even be a true heroine.


    The other woman was 16 years old.


    She had a head of black hair that reached her waist, wearing a white flowing long dress.


    Her face was exquisite, her skin fair and smooth, her figure well-developed.


    If you looked down from her perspective, you wouldn¡¯t be able to see her small white embroidered shoes under her dress.


    As she walked into the room, her eyebrows and eyes seemed to flow with a hint of resentment, making one feel pity for her.


    ¡°Lord Lu, these are the servant girls you purchased, Jiang Louyue and Yu Yao.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang introduced them to Lu Changsheng in a charming voice, then turned to the two women and said, ¡°You haven¡¯t greeted Lord Lu yet.¡±


    Her voice carried an undeniable air of authority.


    ¡°We¡¯ve met Lord Lu.¡±


    The two women immediately curtsied to Lu Changsheng.


    The gaze of the two women looking at Lu Changsheng also carried a hint of unusual color.


    After all, Lu Changsheng in front of them was a handsome man, with a tall and straight posture, and a warm and refined demeanor.


    Wearing a green bamboo-leaf robe, he gave people a feeling of being bathed in the spring breeze.


    Even inspiring good feelings.


    It seemed that the young man in front of them was a good person, a refined and elegant gentleman.


    ¡°Are the two ladies willing to become my servant girls?¡±


    Lu Changsheng also stood up, his hands clasped behind his back, and smiled.


    He had also noticed the gaze in the eyes of the two women.


    He was all too familiar with this kind of gaze.


    As long as they were under his care, the two women would soon regain their vitality and feel that life was full of color and variety.


    ¡°We¡¯re willing.¡±


    The two women immediately responded.


    ¡°Very well, Manager Feng, I¡¯m quite satisfied.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw this and chuckled, nodding his head.


    He suddenly thought of the ¡°Heavenly Cry Old Man¡± who had created the Immortal Beauty Technique.


    If he were to come to a place like White Jade Tower, he would probably be unable to ask if the other party was willing or not.


    Later, Lu Changsheng and Feng Jiuniang completed the contract, and he paid the remaining spirit stones.


    ¡°Lord Lu, you have spent more than a thousand spirit stones at our White Jade Tower. From now on, you will be one of our VIP customers.¡±


    ¡°In the future, when you come to purchase servant girls, you don¡¯t have to pay the deposit, and if you¡¯re not satisfied, you won¡¯t lose anything.¡±


    ¡°And every so often, we will have a batch of high-quality servant girls specially provided for our VIP customers to choose from.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re interested, Lord Lu, I will send someone to notify you at that time.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang said, handing Lu Changsheng a white jade token.


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    When Lu Changsheng heard this he raised his eyebrow in surprise.


    He didn¡¯t know that White Jade Tower had a VIP system.


    Waiving the deposit didn¡¯t matter to him.


    But he was interested in the high-quality servant girls specially provided for VIP customers.


    ¡°By the way, if I continue to consume, is there an Advanced Level VIP or something?¡±


    Lu Changsheng took the white jade token and examined it.


    One side was engraved with the White Jade Tower logo, and the other side had the character ¡°Lu¡± written on it. It was probably custom-made in advance.


    ¡°We indeed have multiple levels of VIP customers at White Jade Tower, and it¡¯s to provide better service to each and every customer.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang smiled softly.


    ¡°Alright, if there are high-quality servant girls specially provided for VIP customers in the future, you can send someone to notify me at the Lu Family Spirit talisman shop.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered slightly.


    Originally, he was thinking of taking a break and not buying servant girls from White Jade Tower for a while.


    After all, he already had so many servant girls now.


    If he bought more, he would really need to move to a new house.


    And spending too much money at White Jade Tower would probably raise suspicions from the Lu Family side.


    But this kind of thing could be understood, and it didn¡¯t necessarily mean he had to buy.


    If it was really good, he could consider it again later.


    ¡°Good, no problem, Lord Lu, take your time.¡±


    Feng Jiuniang smiled softly and sent Lu Changsheng out of the White Jade Tower.


    ¡°Jiang Louyue, have you practiced martial arts?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, looking at Jiang Louyue beside him, whose eyebrows and eyes had a hint of heroic spirit.


    ¡°Reporting to Lord Lu, I started practicing martial arts at a young age and later came into contact with the immortal path, which led me to embark on the path of cultivation.¡±


    Jiang Louyue replied respectfully.


    She quickly adapted to her new identity.


    After all, under the training of White Jade Tower, they could only hope to find a good master.


    Now that Lu Changsheng seemed like a good master, she naturally had to maintain a respectful attitude.


    ¡°What¡¯s your martial arts proficiency?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to ask.


    His idea of ??letting children without spiritual roots practice martial arts and build a martial arts family in the secular world has never changed.


    Now that Lu Ping¡¯an and others were almost at the right age, they could start preparing to practice martial arts.


    He had originally thought of asking Li Feiyu to teach.


    But now, with Li Feiyu¡¯s situation, he himself was clear.


    To leave the Lu Family, Li Feiyu was busy making a living every day and didn¡¯t have the time.


    If he asked Li Feiyu, the other party would definitely agree.


    But it would waste the other party¡¯s time, and if he offered money, the other party would definitely decline it.


    And his own children were indeed quite numerous, so if he wanted to teach them, one or two people might not be enough.


    So he thought of finding a few more people to teach his children martial arts.


    ¡°According to the mortal world¡¯s classification, my martial arts proficiency is at the Innate Master level.¡±


    Jiang Louyue said.


    ¡°Can you teach children martial arts?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    Practicing martial arts and teaching others to practice martial arts are two different things.


    For example, he had previously bought many servant girls from White Jade Tower who knew martial arts.


    But if he asked them to teach, it would be a bit difficult.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t taught before, but I can try,¡± Jiang Louyue said.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He thought that he could take Jiang Louyue to Qingzhu Mountain to try it out later.


    If it didn¡¯t work out, he could directly go to the mortal world and spend money to hire a martial arts master to teach his children.


    With money, one could make ghosts push mills.


    He didn¡¯t believe that he couldn¡¯t hire a martial arts teacher from the mortal world even if he spent a lot of money.


    After bringing the two women back home, Lu Changsheng had Baihe arrange their living quarters and explained the situation to them.


    Now, the women in the courtyard were already used to Lu Changsheng buying servant girls.


    And they wouldn¡¯t say anything about it, nor did they have the qualifications to do so.


    Six days later.


    In the Spirit talisman shop.


    Lu Changsheng held a Spirit Inscription Knife and engraved a pattern on the chest of a metal puppet in front of him, which was as tall as him.


    Every time the knife fell, it left a beautiful curve on the puppet¡¯s body.


    After a long time.


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s finally done,¡± Lu Changsheng stopped his hand and looked at the puppet in front of him and nodded in satisfaction.


    This was not the second-grade puppet he wanted to create.


    But a first-grade medium-level puppet.


    He had previously bought the materials and worked on them every day, so it took him until now to complete.


    Lu Changsheng used the Puppet Control Technique to control the Spirit Axis on the puppet¡¯s chest and manipulate it.


    Then, his spiritual energy moved slightly.


    Suddenly, the metal puppet took a step forward.


    Then, it took a step back.


    It jumped to the left.


    And then, it jumped to the right, flipping and somersaulting.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s control, this seemingly clumsy metal puppet was incredibly agile.


    It could do all the movements that ordinary people could do.


    And it could even do things that ordinary people couldn¡¯t do.


    Afterwards, Lu Changsheng took out the Qingyan Sword from his storage bag.


    As the sword was unsheathed, a cold light flashed, and he struck the puppet with a single slash.


    ¡°Clang!¡±


    A loud sound echoed, and sparks flew everywhere.


    However, this sword only left a white mark on the puppet¡¯s chest.


    ¡°Not bad.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.


    This puppet, aside from being made of metal materials, also had sturdy spiritual patterns and arrays engraved on it.


    It could withstand mid-level Qi Refining techniques and medium-grade flying sword attacks.


    Moreover, the puppet¡¯s chest spirit core could store spiritual energy, allowing its arms to release fireball and ice frost techniques.


    However, the fireball and ice frost techniques could only be used three times, after which the stored spiritual energy would be depleted.


    ¡°The only drawback is that one¡¯s mental energy is limited, making it impossible to control too many puppets.¡±


    ¡°With my current late-stage Qi Refining cultivation, I can barely control two or three puppets.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the puppet in front of him and thought to himself.


    First and second-grade puppets didn¡¯t have autonomous consciousness.


    They required the use of puppet control techniques to manipulate them.


    It was like controlling magical weapons.


    But in combat, one had to control magical weapons, use talismans, and manipulate puppets, which was a heavy burden, making it impossible to exert one¡¯s full strength.


    ¡°No wonder the puppeteer profession is so unpopular.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    It seemed that creating a few puppets would be enough.


    Having too many would be useless, and it would be impossible to create an army of puppets as he had imagined.


    ¡°If I were to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage and give birth to a divine sense, I would be able to control multiple puppets at once, right?¡±


    ¡°Moreover, I¡¯ve heard that there are cultivation methods for divine senses in the cultivation world.¡±


    Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes slightly and thought to himself.

 Chapter 97: Giving Birth to a Child and Winning a Prize!

    Time flew by, and more than two months have passed.Due to the daily tasks of drawing second-tier talismans and crafting puppets, Lu Changsheng¡¯s days have become even busier.


    However, despite being busy, he has not forgotten his main priority.


    In these two months, he has helped Jiang Louyue and Yu Yao successfully conceive.


    For these servant girls with Spirit Roots, Lu Changsheng would pay special attention to them.


    At the same time, Xiao Qing and servant girl Cang Lan, under his favor, have also become pregnant with their second child. S?a?ch* Th? ??v?l_Fir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    On this day, on the third floor of the Spirit Talisman Shop.


    After completing his daily task of drawing talismans, Lu Changsheng came to the storage room to refine puppet parts using his spiritual power.


    In the corner, there were also various puppet parts laid out.


    Although the materials for the second-tier puppet were not yet complete, it did not affect Lu Changsheng¡¯s plan to craft some parts in advance.


    After all, this was not something that could be completed in just one or two months.


    It was a long-term project.


    It was estimated to take three or four months, or even longer.


    Just then, suddenly.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s entire body felt a mysterious and profound tremor.


    ¡°Ah? Is this a Spirit Root tremor!?¡±


    ¡°The child in Yue¡¯er¡¯s womb has been born.¡±


    ¡°This child has a Spirit Root!¡±


    ¡°And it¡¯s a seventh-grade Spirit Root!¡±


    Lu Changsheng sensed the throbbing, He was stunned for a moment, then immediately showed a look of surprise.


    Having experienced so many Spirit Root enhancements, Lu Changsheng could roughly judge the quality of the child¡¯s Spirit Root based on his feelings.


    At this moment, he felt this Spirit Root tremor.


    Adding to his memory of the time his wives and servant girls became pregnant.


    He immediately knew that the child in Xiao Yueru¡¯s belly had been born.


    And it had a seventh-grade Spirit Root.


    This made Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart overflow with excitement and joy.


    However, despite his excitement, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t rush back home to see the child.


    After all, he couldn¡¯t always stay at home waiting for a Spirit Root child to be born, or rush back home every time.


    It was fine to do so occasionally, but if he did it too often, it would be easy for others to notice something unusual.


    Lu Changsheng took a few deep breaths, calming down the joy in his heart.


    He put down the components in his hand and began to meditate.


    Half an hour later.


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and could feel that the speed of his cultivation had significantly improved compared to before.


    It had increased by about 10%.


    ¡°I feel that if I can get two or three more children with seventh-grade Spirit Roots, my Spirit Root will be able to advance to sixth grade!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes shone brightly, filled with anticipation.


    He felt that as long as he continued to live a peaceful life, a medium-grade Spirit Root was within reach.


    Afterwards, Lu Changsheng continued to tinker with the screws in his hand.


    But he couldn¡¯t help but think about the child at home, and even felt restless while working on the screws.


    When he saw that the sky outside was getting dark, Lu Changsheng got up and headed back home to see the child.


    As soon as he returned home, one of his wives told him that Xiao Yueru had given birth.


    It was a daughter.


    Lu Changsheng was overjoyed when he heard the news and hurried to the backyard to take a look.


    As he looked at his daughter, who possessed a seven-grade Spirit Root, Lu Changsheng¡¯s joy only grew.


    This scene also made Xiao Yueru¡¯s face fill with happy smiles.


    It made the other women envy her.


    They thought to themselves that their husband truly loved children.


    They must give birth to a few more children for their husband.


    At the same time.


    In a certain cave dwelling.


    A slender young man held a black jar and his face was filled with joy.


    Inside the jar was a Gu Insect that was entirely blood-red, looking like it was on the verge of death.


    ¡°This is the Love-locking Gu!¡±


    ¡°Anyone bitten by the Love-locking Gu will develop feelings of love and affection towards its host!¡±


    ¡°Grandma said before she passed away that our ancestor was originally a fallen cultivator, but he obtained this Love-locking Gu by chance, which made many immortal ladies fall in love with him, and he eventually became a True Immortal!¡±


    The young man¡¯s face was filled with joy as he spoke.


    Next, the young man placed the jar down, made a hand seal towards the blood-red Gu Insect, and dripped a drop of essence blood from his fingertips.


    As soon as the fresh blood appeared, the blood-red Gu Insect, which had looked like it was on the verge of death, suddenly came back to life, licking the blood.


    This made its entire body glow with a vibrant, crystal-like blood color, like a blood jade.


    ¡°Come on, little guy.¡±


    The slender young man saw that the blood-red Gu Insect had finished licking his essence blood, took out a small knife, and made a cut on his palm.


    Then, the blood-red Gu Insect directly burrowed into the young man¡¯s palm, and into his flesh and blood.


    ¡°The Love-locking Gu Insect can only lock onto three people at most, and their cultivation level cannot be too high above mine.¡±


    ¡°Ancestor was too greedy, which caused the Love-locking Gu Insect to lose its effect, leading to many wives becoming angry and killing him, ultimately resulting in his downfall.¡±


    ¡°So I must be careful and cautious when using it, and choose a good target.¡±


    The slender young man looked at the Love-locking Gu Insect on his palm and muttered to himself.


    In his mind, he thought of a handsome and tall young man.


    Two months had passed in the blink of an eye.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng¡¯s life remained unchanged, without any surprises.


    He thought about the two wives who had come with him from Qingzhu Mountain, who were about to return soon.


    It had been more than half a year since the baby was born, so Lu Changsheng paid more attention to it and allowed the two girls to become pregnant successfully.


    Shao Yuyao had also become pregnant with her second child under his care.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s total number of children had reached 58!


    On the third floor of the Spirit Talisman Shop.


    Lu Changsheng was installing a humanoid puppet.


    This puppet was almost two meters tall.


    Its entire body was pitch black, with a metallic luster.


    It held a knife in one hand and a shield in the other, with five black spears on its back.


    ¡°If I have many magical weapons in the future, I can also install them directly on this puppet.¡±


    ¡°Although it can¡¯t fully unleash the effects of the magical weapons, the effects won¡¯t be bad either.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the puppet he had installed, evaluating it.


    Puppets like this didn¡¯t have the same limitations as talismans.


    Once you understood the principles behind them, you could make flexible adjustments in certain areas.


    Next, Lu Changsheng removed the golden protective mirror on the puppet¡¯s chest.


    Inside, it was hollow, containing the puppet¡¯s spiritual core.


    If the core was damaged, the puppet would be useless and would need major repairs.


    Lu Changsheng took out a spirit-pattern engraving knife, infused it with spiritual energy, and slowly engraved the spirit patterns on the puppet¡¯s chest.


    He needed to activate all the spirit patterns and arrays on the puppet¡¯s body, linking them together.


    This was the final step, and also the most crucial one.


    If he failed, he would have to re-check the spirit patterns on other parts of the puppet, re-engrave, and reassemble.


    Lu Changsheng was extremely focused during this process.


    Every time the knife fell, it was precise and meticulous.


    Time passed slowly.


    Finally, Lu Changsheng completed the final stroke.


    Then, he poured a bottle of specially prepared spirit liquid into the puppet, and embedded ten spirit stones into it.


    In that instant, a faint spiritual glow appeared on the puppet¡¯s surface.


    The spirit patterns on its body seemed to come alive, emitting a faint, mysterious, and ancient aura.


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s finally done!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the metal puppet in front of him with a tired smile on his face.


    It had taken him over four months to create this second-grade puppet, and now that it was complete, he felt a sense of accomplishment.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng used his puppet control technique to command the puppet.


    Suddenly, the puppet¡¯s surface emitted a faint, dark jade-like glow, and a humming noise came from within.


    It was like a war machine coming to life, exuding a terrifying spiritual pressure.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart stirred.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    The puppet swung its black gold long knife, slashing forward with a force that seemed to tear the air apart.


    ¡°It looks okay, but this place is too small to test its true power.¡±


    ¡°If I use too much force, I might end up destroying the house.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, clicking his tongue.


    The puppet in front of him was the second-grade, low-level humanoid combat puppet he had been working on.


    It was a close-range combat puppet that could also attack from a distance with its five spears on its back.


    Each strike was equivalent to a peak Qi Refining cultivator¡¯s attack.


    If a Qi Refining cultivator faced this puppet and couldn¡¯t run fast enough, they would be dead meat.


    As for facing a Foundation Establishment cultivator¡­


    Unless it was an old, weakened Foundation Establishment cultivator who had just exhausted their techniques in battle¡­


    It was impossible to defeat a Foundation Establishment cultivator with just a puppet.


    After all, anyone who could become a Foundation Establishment cultivator was no ordinary person, and each one had incredible techniques.


    ¡°However, to make this puppet burst out with full power and sustain a long battle, I¡¯ll need to embed medium-grade spirit stones, or even high-grade spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°Ten low-grade spirit stones won¡¯t be enough to support its sustained burst.¡±


    Lu Changsheng evaluated the puppet in front of him while stroking his chin.


    Although this puppet had a spirit gathering array, which could store spiritual energy¡­


    The stored energy was limited and couldn¡¯t sustain a long battle.


    To operate for a long time and fight for a long time, it had to rely on spirit stones to maintain itself.


    ¡°For now, I¡¯ll just leave it like this. When I get spirit stones, I¡¯ll exchange them for ten medium-grade spirit stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, not feeling too bothered.


    He couldn¡¯t possibly be stingy about ten medium-grade spirit stones for a second-grade puppet.


    Although embedding ten medium-grade spirit stones was a bit excessive¡­


    It would be equivalent to using a thousand low-grade spirit stones.


    But he wouldn¡¯t use this second-grade puppet often, and it wouldn¡¯t consume spirit stones¡­


    Only in critical situations when he needed to fight for his life would he use it, so he couldn¡¯t be stingy about the cost.


    Nine days later¡­


    The Second Elder was about to return to the Lu Family and sent someone to notify Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng learned that the flying boat could seat three people, so he took his two wives and Jiang Louyue with him.


    He asked Jiang Louyue to go back and teach the children martial arts.


    When the Second Elder saw Lu Changsheng with another wife¡­


    And each of them was pregnant, holding a baby, he couldn¡¯t help but shake his head and sigh.


    He wanted to advise Lu Changsheng, but didn¡¯t know what to say¡­


    He just told Lu Changsheng to be careful and pay attention to his body.


    In his heart, he thought that this matter should be discussed with the Fourth Elder¡­


    Otherwise, if Lu Changsheng continued like this, he was worried that he would exhaust himself¡­


    A day and a half later, the flying boat returned to Qingzhu Mountain smoothly.


    Lu Changsheng returned home and told his wives about Jiang Louyue teaching the children martial arts.


    His wives understood and agreed, knowing that the children didn¡¯t have Spirit Roots and would eventually go out into the secular world, so learning martial arts would be beneficial.


    At the very least, it would help them strengthen their bodies and minds.


    As they looked at Jiang Louyue, who was also pregnant, the wives couldn¡¯t help but think that their husband was really something, not even sparing the children¡¯s teachers.


    Lu Changsheng stayed at Qingzhu Mountain for three days.


    During that time, he showed his progress in talisman crafting to the Fourth Elder.


    He began learning how to craft high-grade talismans.


    This was in line with his original plan.


    Next time he returned, he would be able to smoothly display his skills as a high-grade talisman master.


    At the same time, he also went to visit Li Feiyu.


    He chatted with Li Feiyu and asked him to teach his children martial arts.


    According to his plan, the first batch of children would be sent out into the secular world in two to three years.


    Now, by having Li Feiyu teach them martial arts, he could also teach them some worldly experience and common sense, which would be beneficial for the children.


    Li Feiyu naturally agreed to Lu Changsheng¡¯s request.


    But, as Lu Changsheng had guessed, Li Feiyu said that he had already agreed to teach the children martial arts and wouldn¡¯t accept any payment.


    In the end, after Lu Changsheng¡¯s persistent persuasion, Li Feiyu agreed to accept five spirit stones per month as payment.


    Three days passed, and Lu Changsheng left with the Second Elder.


    As he was leaving, Lu Changsheng had originally thought about starting his Nine Netherworld Hound raising plan.


    But he discovered that the Nine Netherworld Hound had already become a part of the family.


    The children at home all loved the Nine Netherworld Hound.


    If he were to take the Nine Netherworld Hound away, the children would probably cry for days.


    After thinking about it, Lu Changsheng decided to continue raising the Nine Netherworld Hound at home.


    After all, being able to help with childcare is a significant contribution.


    It¡¯s a bit of a pity to have the demonic beasts of the Heavenly Bloodline accompany the children.


    On this trip back to Jiulong Market, Lu Changsheng brought Lu Ziqi and Lu Qing¡¯er, the two sisters, along with him.


    He took the two girls out to play and relax.


    When the two girls arrived at Jiulong Market and saw the group of beauties in Lu Changsheng¡¯s courtyard, they were quite shocked.


    Although they didn¡¯t mind Lu Changsheng taking wives and concubines.


    In fact, they thought it was a normal behavior.


    But when others took wives and concubines, they would only occasionally favor them.


    Many wives and concubines might only receive favor a few times a year.


    However, Lu Changsheng was different, showering them with equal attention.


    Each of them would occasionally receive his favor which resulted in pregnancy.


    If not for Lu Changsheng¡¯s strong physique at night, they would have truly worried about their husband¡¯s health.


    A month later.


    Inside the Spirit Talisman Shop.


    Lu Changsheng was sitting in meditation and cultivating.


    Under the automatic cultivation of the Immortal Posture Technique and the improvement of the Peach Blossom Gu, his appearance was becoming increasingly handsome.


    The whole person sat quietly with his eyes closed, exuding a refined and dignified aura, as if bathing in the gentle breeze of spring, calm and serene.


    After a long time.


    ¡°At this rate, I think it¡¯ll take six or seven years to reach the peak of the Qi Refining seventh stage.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s really too slow, and I don¡¯t know when I¡¯ll be able to obtain a cultivation manual to replace this Returning to the Origin technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, looked inward at his Dantian, and sighed at the pool of spiritual energy.


    He persisted in sitting in meditation for two hours every day.


    And he also used the Yellow Dragon Pill and Qi Refining powder to assist him.


    But the progress was still not ideal.


    Besides the cultivation time, Lu Changsheng thought that the biggest problem was his own Returning to the Origin technique.


    This Primary Level technique was too neutral and too stable, making cultivation too slow.


    Just then, suddenly, Lu Changsheng¡¯s entire body trembled with a mysterious and familiar sensation.


    It was the familiar Spirit Root tremor.


    It was the birth of a child with spiritual roots, which brought him a bonus.


    At the same time, a system prompt sounded.


    ¡¾Congratulations, Host, on giving birth to seven children with Spirit Roots, earning a chance to draw a prize!¡¿


    ¡°Is it Yun¡¯er or Zhenzhen¡¯s child?¡±


    This tremor and the system prompt made Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes immediately light up with excitement.


    Based on the timing, he immediately guessed that it was Qu Zhenzhen or Lu Miaoyun¡¯s child being born.


    ¡°If this is Miaoyun¡¯s child, then I, as a husband, have really neglected my duty.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about how he wasn¡¯t by Lu Miaoyun¡¯s side when she gave birth previously.


    If this child was also born to Lu Miaoyun, and he wasn¡¯t by her side again, that would be quite derelict.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, took a deep breath, and calmed himself down.


    He felt that this child¡¯s Spirit Root shouldn¡¯t be very good.


    The bonus it gave him was minimal.


    It was highly likely to be a ninth-grade Spirit Root.


    But this was normal.


    Parents¡¯ Spirit Roots would influence their children¡¯s Spirit Roots.


    However, it only relatively increased the upper limit of the child¡¯s Spirit Root.


    It didn¡¯t mean that if the parents¡¯ Spirit Roots were good, the child¡¯s Spirit Root would definitely be better.


    There were many children whose Spirit Roots were not as good as their parents¡¯, or even didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root.


    ¡°System, I want to draw a prize!¡±


    Immediately, a pale red system drawing panel appeared.


    ¡°Hope I get a cultivation manual.¡±


    Seeing the drawing panel in front of him, Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He then began to draw without hesitation.


    A golden light appeared on the wheel, spinning rapidly.


    After a few seconds, the Roulette Wheel began to slow down, finally stopping at ¡®Pills¡¯.

 Chapter 98: This life is indeed full of surprises!

    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a third-rank Longevity Pill!¡¿¡¾The reward has been distributed to the system space, and the host can view it at any time¡¿


    A pill pattern emerged from the large roulette wheel, accompanied by a system prompt sound.


    ¡°Longevity Pill?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at this reward and frowned.


    He naturally knew about Longevity Pills.


    They were a type of extremely rare pill in the cultivation world.


    As their name suggested, they could prolong one¡¯s lifespan after consumption.


    A first-rank Longevity Pill could prolong one¡¯s lifespan by five to ten years.


    A second-rank Longevity Pill could prolong one¡¯s lifespan by ten to twenty years.


    A third-rank Longevity Pill could prolong one¡¯s lifespan by thirty to fifty years.


    The reason for the varying effects was due to the quality of the pill.


    Another factor was the physical condition of the consumer.


    For example, an elderly person who had exhausted their potential would experience reduced effects even if they consumed a Longevity Pill.


    After all, Longevity Pills only prolonged life, they didn¡¯t save lives or revive the dead.


    ¡°I¡¯m still young, and my life is long, so getting a Longevity Pill like this is somewhat¡­ useless.¡±


    ¡°But it¡¯s not a big deal, who wouldn¡¯t want a longer lifespan?¡±


    ¡°With a longer lifespan, I can remind myself to be more cautious and stable, and not rush into things. I may not have much else, but at least I have time.¡±


    Although Longevity Pills were rare and precious, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have a strong reaction to this reward.


    Compared to other things he had obtained, a Longevity Pill was somewhat lacking.


    Next, Lu Changsheng looked at the third-rank Longevity Pill in the system space.


    ¡¾Pill: Longevity Pill¡¿


    ¡¾Quality: Third-rank¡¿


    ¡¾Description: Consuming this pill can prolong one¡¯s lifespan by thirty to fifty years. Only the first pill of the same rank is effective¡¿


    ¡°It¡¯s indeed as I knew, even if it¡¯s a system product, there¡¯s no huge difference.¡±


    ¡°I wonder, if I were to sell this Longevity Pill, I could at least get tens of thousands of spirit stones, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Longevity Pill and thought to himself.


    However, he only thought about it.


    A Longevity Pill like this was extremely rare and priceless.


    It was something that only appeared in auctions.


    And even then, it was usually a first-rank or second-rank Longevity Pill that appeared.


    A third-rank Longevity Pill, at least Lu Changsheng had never heard of it being sold anywhere.


    So he thought about selling it, but it was hard to sell, and he didn¡¯t dare to try, fearing trouble.


    ¡°Extract!¡±


    Lu Changsheng extracted the Longevity Pill from the system space.


    Immediately.


    A brown-green pill, crystal clear and full of vitality, emitting a rich life force, appeared before Lu Changsheng.


    On the surface of the pill, there were several faint silver patterns.


    ¡°This is the Longevity Pill, I suppose.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held the pill in his hand and examined it.


    It was his first time seeing a Longevity Pill.


    He didn¡¯t notice anything special about it.


    However, the patterns on the surface told him that this was a top-grade Longevity Pill.


    Because only high-quality pills would have patterns appear on them.


    The more patterns, the better the quality of the pill and the fewer impurities it had.


    This Longevity Pill had three patterns, indicating that it was a top-grade pill among its kind.


    It could only be said that system products were guaranteed to be of high quality, making one feel at ease when consuming them.


    Without further ado, Lu Changsheng swallowed the Longevity Pill.


    The pill¡¯s taste was unremarkable, but as soon as it entered his stomach, it transformed into a pure and refined life force that spread throughout his body.


    It made him feel like his body was full of vitality and energy, as if he had unlimited power.


    At the same time, it made his entire body feel relaxed and comfortable, and he couldn¡¯t help but let out a sigh of relief.


    The medicinal power of the pill continued to spread throughout his body, cleansing his blood, flesh, meridians, bones, and Dantian, making his body radiate a spiritual glow.


    It was as if he had regained his vitality.


    After a long while, the effects of the Longevity Pill dissipated.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, taking a long, relaxed breath.


    He only felt that his body was full of energy, and his spirit was refreshed and clear, as if he had been reborn.


    ¡°Does the Longevity Pill not only prolong one¡¯s lifespan but also have rejuvenating and body-nourishing effects?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised by the effects of the Longevity Pill.


    He had cultivated the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, so his physical body was naturally strong.


    But the Longevity Pill had indeed made his body feel light and refreshed, as if he had been reborn.


    ¡°Could it be that I¡¯ve been cultivating for too long and have accumulated too much damage, affecting my lifespan?¡±


    ¡°Or is it that as one¡¯s lifespan increases, the life force within the body becomes more abundant and the energy more plentiful?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, unsure of what was going on.


    After all, the physical body was separate from the lifespan.


    He didn¡¯t dwell on it too much, knowing that it was a good thing for him.


    He closed his eyes, feeling the changes in his lifespan.


    ¡°My lifespan should have increased by fifty years, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.


    He also couldn¡¯t determine exactly how many years his lifespan had increased by.


    But somehow, he felt that his lifespan had increased by fifty years.


    This feeling was very mysterious, and even he couldn¡¯t explain it.


    ¡°A Qi Refining cultivator, as long as they don¡¯t engage in fierce battles and take care of their body, can basically live past a hundred years.¡±


    ¡°If they break through to the late stage of Qi Refining, they can basically live up to two cycles of sixty years, which is one hundred twenty years.¡±


    ¡°Someone like me, who doesn¡¯t fight with others and is good at taking care of myself, can easily live up to one hundred twenty years.¡±


    ¡°Now, with this Longevity Pill, I¡¯ve gained an additional fifty years of lifespan, which means I can live up to one hundred seventy years, approaching the lifespan of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.¡±


    ¡°If I can get my hands on a first-rank and second-rank Longevity Pill in the future, wouldn¡¯t I be able to live up to two hundred years, rivaling a Foundation Establishment great cultivator?¡±


    ¡°No, by that time, I would have already reached Foundation Establishment, and with a lifespan of over two hundred years, I could live up to three hundred years with the help of Longevity Pills!¡±


    ¡°With three hundred years, I could at least have a thousand children.¡±


    ¡°By then, as long as my children work hard and strive, wouldn¡¯t I be able to just sit back and enjoy my old age?¡±


    ¡°Reaching the Nascent Soul stage wouldn¡¯t be a problem, would it? Nascent Soul true lord, ah, ah, ah, in the Jiang Country cultivation world, a Nascent Soul true lord is a supreme existence.¡±


    ¡°Even looking at the entire Southern Wilderness cultivation world, a Nascent Soul true lord is a rare and extraordinary existence!¡±


    ¡°This life is indeed full of surprises.¡±


    ¡°But how am I supposed to spend my life with such a long lifespan? Can¡¯t just stay at home and have children every day, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly fell into a happy worry.


    In the blink of an eye, another month had passed.


    During this time, Guan Xin and servant girl Ye Lian became pregnant.


    And Yun Qianqian¡¯s child was born.


    However, this child didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t feel disappointed about this.


    Now that he had many wives and concubines, and many of them had Spirit Roots, they had all given birth to a round of children.


    So, he gradually became less concerned about having children with Spirit Roots.


    He could view it with a calm heart.


    After the child was born, Lu Changsheng took Yun Qianqian and the child to visit Yu Maocheng and his wife to share the good news.


    After all, the two were not only Yun Qianqian¡¯s seniors but also their matchmakers.


    Now that the child was born, they naturally had to go pay their respects.


    The two were overjoyed to hear the news and even set up a small banquet in the Jade Pavilion.


    During this time, Yu Ningrong whispered a piece of gossip to Lu Changsheng.


    She said that the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor would not live for more than ten years.


    This news made Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skip a beat.


    He had previously heard rumors in the Lu Family that the Old Ancestor¡¯s health was not good.


    Now that Yu Ningrong said this, it seemed very likely to be true.


    This meant that the Lu Family¡¯s situation was not optimistic.


    ¡°If the Lu Family doesn¡¯t produce a new Foundation Establishment great cultivator before the Old Ancestor passes away, it will be difficult to defend the Qingzhu Mountain Spirit Vain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    In the cultivation world, a Spirit Vain was extremely important.


    Many cultivators wanted to have their own Spirit Vain, which would also mean establishing a foothold in the cultivation world.


    If the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor were to pass away, the family would lose its deterrent power, and Qingzhu Mountain would become a juicy target for anyone to take a bite.


    Not to mention the distant relatives, but even the Lu Family¡¯s arch-nemesis, the Chen Family of Hongye Valley, wouldn¡¯t let this opportunity slip away.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think too much about it.


    This was not something he could worry about.


    If the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor were to really pass away, and the family faced a crisis, he would naturally lend a hand if he could.


    If he couldn¡¯t help, he would naturally take his wives and children and flee.


    After all, he was only a son-in-law of the Lu Family, not a member of the Lu Family itself.


    The Lu Family had been good to him, and he remembered it in his heart.


    But he wouldn¡¯t sacrifice his life for the Lu Family.


    Nor did he have the ability to do so.


    Half a month later.


    Lu Changsheng received a letter from Qingzhu Mountain.


    This surprised him.


    After all, he had just returned from a trip a month ago.


    And now, he received a letter from Qingzhu Mountain, which was unusual.


    Moreover, the letter was sent via express flying bird messenger.


    Lu Changsheng opened the letter.


    It was from Lu Miaoyun.


    In the letter, Lu Miaoyun stated that something had happened at home and needed him to return to handle it.


    The cause of the incident was that Lu Ping¡¯an and a few other children had taken the Nine Netherworld Hound out to play.


    A Lu Family member named Lu Miaoyang saw the Nine Netherworld Hound and became greedy.


    Seeing that Lu Ping¡¯an and the others were young, he thought he could trick the Nine Netherworld Hound into following him.


    Lu Ping¡¯an and the others were young, but not foolish, and directly saw through the plan.


    This made the other party angry and wanted to take action against Lu Ping¡¯an.


    In this situation, the Nine Netherworld Hound would never stand idly by and watch its young master get beaten, and it directly attacked, severely injuring the Lu Family member.


    Instantly, the situation escalated.


    In a cultivation family like the Lu Family, the first rule was to strictly prohibit internal conflicts.


    Family members, no matter what, were not allowed to engage in private fights or harm others.


    If there were any unresolved grudges or conflicts, they could directly report to the family.


    Let the Patriarch or elder handle the situation.


    Although this incident was caused by the other party¡¯s mistake¡­


    However, now that he has been severely injured by the Nine Netherworld Hound, according to the Lu Family¡¯s rules, Lu Changsheng also bears some responsibility.


    Especially since this Lu Family junior, Lu Miaoyun, has a rather special situation.


    He is a direct descendant of the Lu Family.


    Both his parents are core members of the Lu Family.


    But ten years ago, Lu Miaoyun¡¯s parents died in the great war between the Lu Family and the Chen Family.


    Now, he is the only one left in the family.


    The Lu Family has always felt indebted to him and has been making amends.


    Now that this incident has occurred, he directly ran to the Patriarch to cry and make a scene, causing a big commotion.


    The Patriarch was also helpless in the face of this situation and has instructed Lu Miaoyun to send a message to Lu Changsheng.


    Asking him how he plans to handle the situation.


    Hoping that he can settle the matter privately is the best outcome.


    Although Lu Miaoyun¡¯s motives are not pure.


    The Nine Netherworld Hound has indeed bitten someone severely, violating the Lu Family¡¯s rules.


    If they follow the rules to handle the situation, Lu Changsheng¡¯s side will also be punished, and they hope Lu Changsheng can understand.


    ¡°Although I expected this day to come, I didn¡¯t think it would come so soon.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly.


    He had long known that when he had many wives and children, they would inevitably bring him trouble as the head of the family.


    He needed to resolve the aftermath.


    He was also aware that the Nine Netherworld Hound would become more extraordinary as it grew, and it might be targeted.


    ¡°However, this matter can¡¯t be blamed on Ping¡¯an and the others; it¡¯s Lu Miaoyun who is stirring up trouble.¡±


    ¡°I also instructed the Nine Netherworld Hound to never attack people.¡±


    ¡°Now that Lu Miaoyun has been bitten by the Nine Netherworld Hound, it¡¯s clear that he brought it upon himself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a light sigh.


    In the Lu Family, he had heard of Lu Miaoyun¡¯s reputation over the years.


    He was notorious for being a troublemaker.


    Relying on his parents¡¯ favor, he had caused a lot of trouble within the Lu Family.


    Who would have thought that his own family would now be involved with such a person?


    ¡°Considering the Lu Family¡¯s face, if it¡¯s just a matter of compensation, let¡¯s settle it privately.¡±


    Lu Changsheng finished reading the letter and let out a light sigh.


    He had made up his mind.


    If the other party was willing to settle the matter simply, he would also be willing to spend money to resolve the issue in the name of the Lu Family.


    If they made unreasonable demands, he wouldn¡¯t be able to comply.


    After all, the Lu Family owed Lu Miaoyun a debt, but he didn¡¯t owe him anything.


    Moreover, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view¡­


    The Nine Netherworld Hound may have bitten the other party severely, but this matter is entirely not the Nine Netherworld Hound¡¯s fault, and we¡¯re not in the wrong either.


    Fortunately, this was within the Lu family.


    If this were outside, this kind of thing would be settled with the other party¡¯s death, and it wouldn¡¯t be considered excessive.


    After all, the cultivation world is a jungle where the strong prey on the weak.


    What reason is there to talk about when the other party covets my pet and deceives my child?


    I¡¯ve always been honest and cautious, following the rules, and fearing trouble.


    Now that I have a certain amount of power and confidence, I won¡¯t continue to retreat and compromise.


    With the increase in his power, he¡¯s gained more confidence, and Lu Changsheng¡¯s mindset has also undergone some changes.


    He¡¯s no longer willing to compromise like he did initially, and was unwilling to be humiliated.


    This matter was already a compromise, considering the Lu Family¡¯s face.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng put away the letter, came to the courtyard, and said to his wives, ¡°There¡¯s something going on at home, and I need to go back.¡±


    He didn¡¯t want to delay.


    He was preparing to set off immediately to Qingzhu Mountain to handle the matter.


    ¡°Husband, you¡¯re in a hurry to go back, is something happening at home?¡±


    Lu Qing¡¯er knew that Lu Changsheng only returned home once every six months.


    This sudden return must mean that something had happened.


    ¡°It¡¯s just a small matter at home, and I need to go back to handle it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said.


    He also instructed Xiao Qing, ¡°Xiao Qing, go to the Talisman shop tomorrow and tell Zhang Shan that I¡¯ve gone back due to some business, and he¡¯s in charge of the shop.¡±


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    Xiao Qing nodded obediently.


    She often went to the Talisman shop, so she was familiar with the shopkeeper, Zhang Shan.


    After simply handing over the task, Lu Changsheng left Jiulong Market.


    He took out the steel-feathered eagle from his spirit pet bag and flew towards Qingzhu Mountain.

 Chapter 99: A Dog-like Thing!

    Two days later.Outside Qingzhu Mountain.


    Lu Changsheng got off the steel-feathered eagle and immediately hastened towards his home.


    ¡°Brother Changseng.¡±


    ¡°Brother Changseng.¡±


    ¡°Brother-in-law.¡±


    There were many Lu Family juniors who saw Lu Changsheng on the road and greeted him.


    Facing these greetings, even if he didn¡¯t know them, Lu Changsheng wore a smile and responded with familiarity.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng must have returned because of Lu Miaoyang¡¯s matter.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s definitely so. A few days ago, Miaoyang was bitten by Changseng¡¯s pet and it caused a big commotion. This matter naturally requires Changseng to return and handle it.¡±


    ¡°I wonder how this matter will end up.¡±


    ¡°I hope Lu Changsheng can teach Lu Miaoyang a lesson.¡±


    ¡°I do too. Previously, my father bought a shop from him, and it¡¯s been three years now. He actually came back to cause trouble, and started making a fuss. In the end, my father even gave him spirit stones as compensation.¡±


    ¡°Alas, what can you do? It¡¯s because Miaoyang¡¯s parents both died in battle for the family, and the family owes him a debt.¡±


    ¡°Lu Changseng is a Talisman Master and also the grandson-in-law of the Fourth Elder. If he really clashes with Lu Miaoyang, he won¡¯t be afraid.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. If Lu Miaoyang throws a tantrum, what can Lu Changsheng do?¡±


    ¡°Lu Changsheng¡¯s temper is too good. He always appears gentle and courteous, and won¡¯t offend anyone. I estimate that in the end, he¡¯ll just smooth things over.¡±


    ¡°You might be right.¡±


    A group of Lu Family juniors couldn¡¯t help but discuss and speculate after seeing Lu Changsheng leave.


    They were curious about how Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyang¡¯s matter would be resolved in the end.


    As for the discussions of the crowd, Lu Changsheng was not aware and didn¡¯t care, and he hastened back to his home.


    ¡°Husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun learned that Lu Changsheng had returned and immediately hurried over.


    Her face revealed a few hints of guilt and self-blame.


    In her view, since a disturbance had occurred in the family, as the main wife of the family, she also had a responsibility.


    After all, she was usually in charge of the family¡¯s internal affairs.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, what¡¯s wrong? You look like you¡¯re blaming yourself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately gently grasped Lu Miaoyun¡¯s hand, and smiled as he spoke.


    ¡°I was in charge of the family, yet such a thing happened.¡±


    ¡°I even troubled you to return.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said with great self-blame.


    ¡°What are you blaming yourself for? The matter isn¡¯t your fault. These kinds of things are for me to handle.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve been working hard these days.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held Lu Miaoyun¡¯s delicate face and spoke in a gentle voice.


    How could he possibly blame Lu Miaoyun for this matter?


    Saying that she didn¡¯t take good care of the family¡¯s children and such.


    In his opinion, this matter was originally caused by Lu Miaoyang¡¯s provocation.


    It had nothing to do with his family.


    Besides, Lu Ping¡¯an was already so old.


    In normal times, he didn¡¯t need adults to keep an eye on him.


    If they really needed to keep an eye on him, with so many children in the family, it would be impossible to manage.


    ¡°This time when I came back from this trip, I also wanted to see you and the children.¡±


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, you gave birth to a child this time and your husband was not by your side. I should be the one blaming myself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t immediately ask about Lu Miaoyang¡¯s affairs, but instead showed concern for his wife.


    After all, his wife had just given birth to a child, and he wasn¡¯t present at the time.


    Now that he was back, he had to show some concern and ask about it.


    ¡°Husband, you¡¯re always busy.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s face suddenly showed emotion and her eyes were filled with tender love.


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk about it later, first let¡¯s go see the children.¡±


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, is it a boy or a girl this time?¡±


    Lu Changsheng got up and asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s a girl, husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s face also showed a happy smile when she heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    ¡°A girl is good, she¡¯ll definitely be as lovely as you when she grows up.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said.


    He didn¡¯t really care about the child¡¯s gender.


    Later, he went with Lu Miaoyun to visit the newborn child.


    When they arrived at the backyard, Lu Changsheng saw Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s children.


    However, looking at the two newborns, he couldn¡¯t tell which child had a Spirit Root.


    After all, knowing whether a child had a Spirit Root relied on the system¡¯s added perception.


    And the two children were born on almost the same day.


    However, after asking about the specific birth times of the two children, Lu Changsheng knew.


    The child with a Spirit Root was Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s.


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s child didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind this.


    After all, no matter which wife or concubine¡¯s child it was, he would treat them equally.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, what did Patriarch say about how to handle Lu Miaoyang¡¯s matter?¡±


    After seeing the children and chatting for a while, Lu Changsheng asked Lu Miaoyun about the matter.


    Preparing to resolve the purpose of his return.


    ¡°Patriarch hopes we can settle it privately.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, according to the clan rules, this matter will affect you, husband.¡±


    ¡°But Miaoyang is stubborn and refuses to negotiate, insisting on five hundred spirit stones as compensation and also wants to take Little Black away.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun pursed her lips and her face showed some discontent.


    ¡°Five hundred spirit stones, and he even wants to take Little Black away? He really dares to open his mouth.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    Not to mention that it was just a bite wound.


    The life of a Qi Refining period cultivator wasn¡¯t even worth five hundred spirit stones.


    If they were outside, they could find a fugitive and buy their life for less than a hundred spirit stones.


    And the other party still wanted the Nine Netherworld Hound, which was simply absurd.


    If the other party had this attitude, Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t even bother to talk.


    ¡°Grandmother also thinks that Miaoyang is being too excessive.¡±


    ¡°So she told me to tell you, husband, that if Miaoyang is willing to make amends, that would be best.¡±


    ¡°If not, then you don¡¯t need to bother with him, and let Patriarch handle it according to the clan rules.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun spoke.


    Although Lu Miaoyang was her cousin, they were from different branches and didn¡¯t have much of a close relationship.


    Moreover, Lu Miaoyang¡¯s behavior wasn¡¯t well-received, and Lu Miaoyun didn¡¯t have much affection for him.


    Lu Changsheng heard this and felt a warmth in his heart.


    He also knew that these days, Lu Miaoyun and the Fourth Elder hadn¡¯t been idle, they were also worrying about this matter.


    ¡°If it¡¯s handled according to the clan rules, what would usually happen?¡±


    He asked aloud.


    ¡°Such cases rarely occur within the family.¡±


    ¡°Even if there are disputes, they¡¯re usually just verbal, and rarely escalate to physical violence.¡±


    ¡°So this situation is considered quite severe, not only would there be a fine of spirit stones, but also punishment by hard labor.¡±


    ¡°However, Grandmother said that as a Talisman Master, the family wouldn¡¯t let you do hard labor.¡±


    ¡°Even if it¡¯s handled according to the clan rules, it would just be a heavier fine and a small punishment.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun thought for a moment before saying this.


    She had also tried to settle the matter.


    She had also gone to find Lu Miaoyang, offering to compensate with spirit stones, hoping the other party would be willing to make amends.


    But the other party was stubborn and refused to budge, wanting to take the Nine Netherworld Hound as compensation.


    Lu Miaoyun naturally couldn¡¯t agree to such an unreasonable demand.


    Not to mention that this was Lu Changsheng¡¯s pet.


    Just looking at the Nine Netherworld Hound¡¯s extraordinary abilities, it was impossible to do such a thing.


    ¡°Alright, I understand.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go talk to Lu Miaoyang again, see if he¡¯s willing to make amends.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and roughly understood the situation.


    Anyway, being able to make amends was the best outcome.


    If not, then it would be handled according to the clan rules.


    Even if it was handled according to the clan rules, his side would still be at a disadvantage.


    Since Lu Yuanding and the Fourth Elder both hoped he would try to make amends first, no matter what, he had to go through the motions.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go with you, husband,¡± Lu Miaoyun said immediately.


    ¡°No need, I can handle this myself,¡± Lu Changsheng waved his hand and said.


    ¡°Tell me where Lu Miaoyang¡¯s residence is,¡± he asked.


    Lu Miaoyun didn¡¯t insist and told Lu Changsheng the direction of Lu Miaoyang¡¯s residence.


    Just as Lu Changsheng was about to leave, Lu Lanshu came over with Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Wuyu, and a few other little ones to see Lu Changsheng.


    This matter involved the little ones, and it was because of them that Lu Changsheng, the head of the family, had to come back.


    As their mother, Lu Lanshu naturally had to bring the little ones to see Lu Changsheng.


    At this time, the little ones looked at Lu Changsheng with a hint of avoidance in their eyes, slightly lowering their heads, clearly knowing they had caused trouble.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you all? This matter isn¡¯t your fault, why are you all like this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw this and couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    He squatted down, gently rubbed the little ones¡¯ heads, and said in a warm voice.


    In his opinion, this matter wasn¡¯t the children¡¯s fault at all.


    How could he scold them?


    Moreover, looking at the little ones¡¯ expressions, he estimated that Lu Lanshu had already scolded them.


    ¡°Dad, don¡¯t you blame us?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an asked, looking up at Lu Changsheng with a muffled tone.


    The other little ones also looked at Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°What do I have to blame you for?¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and asked.


    ¡°We caused trouble for you, Dad,¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said.


    ¡°Did you intentionally cause trouble?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    ¡°No way! That bad guy wanted to steal Little Black,¡±


    Lu Xile said immediately, her face flushed with anger.


    ¡°He even cursed at us!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, he wanted to steal Little Black and cursed at us, so it¡¯s his fault,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a warm tone.


    ¡°Dad, you always teach us not to cause trouble and to avoid it,¡±


    ¡°But that doesn¡¯t mean we should be afraid of trouble. Since trouble has come, let Dad handle it.¡±


    He also knew that he hadn¡¯t done a good job in this aspect.


    Because he had thought that the children would have a stable and peaceful life in the future.


    He had occasionally taught the children to avoid trouble and not to get involved in disputes.


    Moreover, these children were mostly raised by their mothers.


    Lu Miaoyun was okay.


    But women like Lu Lanshu, who were from the Lu Family and lived in the secular world, would ultimately feel constrained when they came to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Even with his status as their husband, they would still feel inferior in this valley.


    So they would always teach the children not to cause trouble and not to get involved in disputes, which would affect the children.


    ¡°If the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor had ten more years to live, I estimate that the Lu Family would experience turmoil in five or six years.¡±


    ¡°If we need to flee, I¡¯ll have to settle my wives and children first.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just that the children are about the same age, and in a year or two, I can send them to the secular world. At that time, I¡¯ll have to do a good job in their education.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, if I continue like this, there may be problems with the children¡¯s education.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He had always been aware of the problems with the children¡¯s education.


    Although he didn¡¯t say it out loud, he knew it clearly in his heart.


    With his speed of having children, if he let their mothers raise them, it would be easy to create problems.


    He needed to have a complete system for the children¡¯s education.


    But he was currently busy with his business in Jiulong Market every day.


    And with so many children, he really didn¡¯t have the time to focus on their education.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think that his teachings would necessarily be correct or effective.


    His behavior and thoughts were heavily influenced by his past life.


    After living in this world for so many years, he had gradually adapted to this world¡¯s rules of survival, where the strong preyed on the weak.


    And this might not be suitable for teaching his own children.


    So Lu Changsheng planned to establish an education system for the children in the secular world and gradually improve it.


    ¡°Dad, I understand!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded heavily and said.


    ¡°Thank you, Dad.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re the best, Dad.¡±


    The two little ones, Lu Wuyou and Lu Xile, immediately smiled happily and gave Lu Changsheng a kiss.


    ¡°Haha, Dad is not good to anyone else, only to you all.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also had a big smile on his face.


    The birth of these children was indeed because of his selfish desires and utilitarianism.


    But now, they were also one of his motivations to work hard.


    ¡°Did you get hurt back then?¡±


    At this time, Lu Changsheng suddenly thought of what Lu Miaoyun had said in the letter, that Lu Miaoyang was so angry that he wanted to harm the child, and that¡¯s when the Nine Netherworld Hound intervened.


    ¡°He was cursing, and Brother Ping¡¯an scolded him, and he even lifted Brother Ping¡¯an up, and that¡¯s when Little Black bit him!¡±


    Lu Xile immediately said.


    ¡°Did he also hit you, Ping¡¯an?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, and he spoke in a gentle tone.


    Originally, he was thinking that, for the sake of the Lu Family¡¯s face, this matter could be resolved peacefully.


    After all, isn¡¯t it better to avoid trouble?


    But now that he heard Lu Miaoyang had laid hands on his own child, he was no longer willing to compromise.


    This matter wasn¡¯t even his fault to begin with.


    It was Lu Miaoyang who had provoked the trouble.


    Not only did he provoke trouble, but he also bullied his child, and now he wanted him to apologize? What kind of logic was that?


    ¡°Dad, I¡¯m fine.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an scratched his head and smiled.


    ¡°That¡¯s good.¡±


    ¡°If something like this happens again, just tell me directly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly upon hearing this.


    If the other party had hurt Lu Ping¡¯an, then that would be a different story altogether.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°I know, Dad.¡±


    The few little ones smiled and said.


    After pacifying the children and letting them go play, Lu Changsheng and his wives had a brief conversation before he went out to find Lu Miaoyang.


    An hour later.


    Lu Changsheng arrived at the entrance of a manor.


    ¡°I am Lu Changsheng, here to see Lu Miaoyang.¡±


    Lu Changsheng knocked on the door and spoke to the butler who opened it.


    ¡°Ah, Brother Changseng, please come in.¡±


    The butler, who knew Lu Changsheng, immediately invited him in.


    After leading Lu Changsheng to the main hall and offering him tea, the butler politely said, ¡°Brother Changseng, please wait for a moment, I¡¯ll go call Young Master Yang.¡±


    ¡°Okay, thank you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.


    In a courtyard within the manor.


    A young man, wrapped in bandages, lay on a reclining chair.


    A beautiful woman was gently feeding him fruit beside him.


    ¡°Young Master Yang, Lu Changsheng has come to visit you.¡±


    At this time, the butler arrived at the courtyard and announced.


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    Lu Miaoyang, lying on the reclining chair, responded indifferently, ¡°Fine, bring him over directly.¡±


    ¡°Will this be okay, Young Master Yang?¡±


    The butler asked in concern.


    Having a guest come to the small courtyard like this was clearly not in line with the etiquette of receiving guests.


    ¡°Are you teaching me how to do things?¡±


    Lu Miaoyang¡¯s tone turned cold.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    The butler, hearing this, knew his young master¡¯s temperament and didn¡¯t say anything else, only letting out a slight sigh.


    Immediately, the butler returned to the main hall.


    ¡°Brother Changseng, my Young Master Yang has an injury, so he can¡¯t walk properly. Please come to the small courtyard to chat.¡±


    The butler bowed slightly and spoke politely.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled lightly upon hearing this.


    ¡°Brother Changseng, this way please.¡±


    The butler remained polite.


    Following that, Lu Changsheng followed the butler to a pavilion in the small courtyard, surrounded by swaying bamboo.


    As he entered the courtyard, he immediately saw a young man lying on a reclining chair, being attended to and eating spirit fruits.


    Although Lu Changsheng had never seen the other party before, he knew that this person should be Lu Miaoyang.


    ¡°Young Master Yang, Brother Changseng has arrived.¡±


    The butler bowed and announced.


    ¡°Hm.¡±


    Lu Miaoyang responded lightly.


    He then sat up slightly, looking at Lu Changsheng, and smiled, ¡°Lu Changsheng, I¡¯m very happy you could come.¡±


    ¡°This matter has already been publicly discussed within the family, and I¡¯m too lazy to argue with you about it. This time, your dog bit me, and you must hand it over to me for punishment, and also compensate me with five hundred spirit stones. Otherwise, this matter will not be resolved peacefully!¡±


    Lu Miaoyang spoke with an arrogant tone.


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this, furrowed his brow and said, ¡°Is your brain okay?¡±


    He had originally come here without any intention of making amends.


    He just wanted to go through the motions and see the other party¡¯s attitude.


    Now, seeing Lu Miaoyun¡¯s arrogant demeanor, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think of teaching him a lesson.


    After all, the Nine Netherworld Hound had bitten the other party, which was already a serious offense, and according to clan rules, it required punishment.


    If that was the case, then beating him up again wouldn¡¯t be a big deal.


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s expression changed, and his face darkened, ¡°Lu Changsheng, what do you mean?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m saying, is your brain okay?¡±


    ¡°And when did I say I came to apologize and make amends with you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a step forward and spoke indifferently.


    As soon as these words were spoken, Lu Miaoyang¡¯s eyes widened in shock, and his face turned red with rage.


    He never expected Lu Changsheng to dare speak to him like that.


    With a sudden clap of his hand, he stood up and his face darkened with anger, ¡°Lu Changsheng, how dare you speak to me like that?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re just a son-in-law of the Lu Family, if it weren¡¯t for the Lu Family taking you in, you wouldn¡¯t even know where you are!¡±


    ¡°Do you think that just because you¡¯ve become the Lu Family¡¯s son-in-law, you can fly high and become a phoenix? How dare you speak to me like that!¡±


    However, before he could even react, Lu Changsheng had already walked up to him.


    Without waiting for him to respond, Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand shot out like a lightning bolt, grabbing Lu Miaoyun¡¯s neck and lifting him up high.


    Then, his right hand rose, and with a loud ¡°slap¡±, he slapped Lu Miaoyang¡¯s face.


    ¡°How dare you speak to me like that? Who do you think you are?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re just a dog, and I not only dare to speak to you like that, I¡¯ll even hit you!¡±


    ¡°You bully my child, and yet you¡¯re still so arrogant, making me, Lu Changsheng, apologize to you? Do you think I¡¯m someone to be trifled with?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s words were accompanied by a series of slaps, each one landing with a loud ¡°slap¡± sound, making Lu Miaoyun¡¯s eyes spin, and his mouth utter painful cries.


    His face was visibly swelling, with blood oozing from the corner of his mouth.


    ¡°This¡­this¡­¡±


    The butler and the beautiful woman beside him were shocked, their eyes fixed on the scene.


    They never expected Lu Changsheng to suddenly attack their young master, lifting him up and slapping him.


    ¡°Brother Changseng, no, please stop!¡±


    The butler quickly came to his senses and shouted in alarm.


    He rushed to Lu Changsheng¡¯s side, trying to grab him and make him stop.


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a cold snort, stopping his hand, and then flung Lu Miaoyang to the side with a loud ¡°thud¡±.


    Lu Miaoyang was thrown to the ground, and he let out a muffled cry. His face was swollen and bloody, with teeth and blood spilling out.


    ¡°You¡¯re so old, yet you still bully children, and you even laid hands on a six or seven-year-old child. You¡¯re simply shameless!¡±


    ¡°Since no one has taught you a lesson, then let me teach you one!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression was cold and detached, looking down at Lu Miaoyang, who was lying on the ground and his voice was filled with disdain.


    Lu Miaoyang was also stunned by Lu Changsheng¡¯s direct attack.


    He never expected Lu Changsheng to not give him face, and instead, directly hit him.


    If it weren¡¯t for the burning pain on his face and body, he would have thought he was dreaming.


    At this moment, a surge of unbearable shame, anger, and humiliation welled up in his heart, making his whole body tremble with rage.


    His eyes turned red, and his voice was shaking with anger as he roared, ¡°Lu Changsheng, you¡­you¡­I¡¯ll kill you!¡±


    As soon as he spoke, a golden flying sword appeared, like a long rainbow, its sword energy surging, heading straight for Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Young Master Yang, no!¡±


    The butler, seeing this, was alarmed, shouting out in panic.


    As he spoke, spiritual energy surged, and a water shield was deployed, attempting to block the golden flying sword.


    However, he only had a Qi Refining fourth-stage cultivation.


    The temporarily deployed water shield technique was fundamentally unable to withstand the flying sword¡¯s sharpness and was broken through in the blink of an eye.


    ¡°Clang!¡±


    At the same time, in that instant, Lu Changsheng also slapped his storage bag, and the Qingyan Sword emerged, clashing with the golden flying sword, producing sparks and a ringing sound.


    ¡°Kill me?¡±


    ¡°My flying sword is also not to be underestimated!¡±


    Lu Changsheng controlled the flying sword and did not want to reveal his true cultivation. Then he took out a stack of talismans and coldly looked at Lu Miaoyang.


    ¡°Changseng, please calm down, please calm down!¡±


    The butler, seeing this scene, immediately exclaimed with a worried face, fearing that Lu Changsheng would continue to take action.


    Lu Miaoyang was already injured.


    Lu Changsheng had so many Talisman cards in his hand.


    If the two were to really fight, Lu Miaoyang would be no match.


    Moreover, seeing Lu Changsheng directly slap Lu Miaoyang, it seemed he was not as good-tempered as rumored.


    Now, coming to the door was not for reconciliation, but to pick a fight.


    Once they start fighting, no matter how serious it is, someone will really die.


    No matter what, if the two were to take action, the matter would escalate, and the consequences would be unbearable.


    As the butler, he couldn¡¯t bear the responsibility.


    Lu Miaoyang saw the stack of Talisman in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand and couldn¡¯t help but reveal a fearful and resentful expression in his eyes.


    A few hints of retreat emerged in his heart.


    But the pain on his face.


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    The suffocation and shame in his heart made him go mad.


    He, Lu Miaoyang, as the direct descendant of the Lu Family, had always been carefree.


    When his parents were alive, he had their care.


    Even after his parents¡¯ death, he had their legacy to protect him.


    Now, he was being ridiculed, slapped, and scolded like a dog by a farmer¡¯s family son-in-law.


    If this were to spread, he would not only lose face but also become a laughingstock in the Lu Family.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, try killing me!¡±


    Lu Miaoyang¡¯s eyes were red, his neck was stiff, and he roared angrily.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    In an instant, a breaking sound echoed.


    The Qingyan Sword was like overflowing autumn water, with golden light flowing, sword energy surging, and slashing at Lu Miaoyang.


    The sword tip landed on Lu Miaoyang¡¯s neck.


    But under the sword¡¯s energy, a long bloodstain had already appeared on Lu Miaoyang¡¯s neck, with blood flowing out.

 Chapter 100: Let You Try My Flying Swords Sharpness!

    ¡°If you dare to say another word, I will fulfill your wish and let you try my flying sword¡¯s sharpness!¡±Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression was cold and detached as he looked at Lu Miaoyang.


    ¡°Brother Changseng! Brother Changseng! Don¡¯t do it!¡±


    The butler, seeing this scene, looked at the Qingyan Sword suspended in front of Lu Miaoyang, its sword aura fluctuating unpredictably, and cried out in alarm to Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t speak and only gazed at Lu Miaoyang with a cold and detached expression.


    At this moment, Lu Miaoyang didn¡¯t dare to speak anymore.


    He could clearly feel the flying sword suspended at his neck.


    He could feel the piercing sword aura, sending a stinging sensation to his neck.


    As long as Lu Changsheng thought, this flying sword would instantly pierce through his neck and take his life.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng¡¯s demeanor and aura made him feel that if he uttered another word, the other party would really dare to kill him.


    Although he was extremely angry and humiliated, he was still overcome with fear and retreat in his heart.


    Afraid that Lu Changsheng would truly kill him with one sword.


    ¡°Useless thing!¡±


    ¡°I, Lu Changsheng, may have come from a humble background and entered the Lu Family as a son-in-law, but I¡¯m no longer the same son-in-law as before!¡±


    ¡°In these years, I¡¯ve done my part for the Lu Family, and I¡¯ve asked myself if I¡¯ve done enough for the Lu Family!¡±


    ¡°You provoked me, bullied my son, and wanted to take away my beloved beast. You even wanted me to apologize and make amends with you? How ridiculous!¡±


    ¡°If you still dare to entangle with me, just like this table!¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the fear in the other party¡¯s eyes and coldly shouted.


    The moment the words fell, the Qingyan Sword suspended at Lu Miaoyang¡¯s neck let out a ¡®hum¡¯ sound, like a lightning bolt, and slashed the stone table beside him.


    Instantly, it split the stone table like cutting tofu, dividing it into two.


    After speaking, Lu Changsheng gave Lu Miaoyang a cold glance, sheathed the Qingyan Sword, and turned to leave the courtyard with large strides.


    He was on guard against Lu Miaoyang in his heart.


    Considering that the other party was a member of the Lu Family, he had already given him an opportunity.


    If the other party still dared to make a move and entangle with him, it would be as he said, and he would directly kill him with one sword.


    After all, he now had the strength and confidence to do so.


    He could ignore the Lu Family¡¯s rules and constraints.


    If things really got out of hand, he could use this opportunity to choose to leave the Lu Family.


    Although it wasn¡¯t a good time to leave the Lu Family, it wasn¡¯t a good choice either.


    But now, he didn¡¯t need to compromise himself in such matters.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng felt that sometimes, slightly showcasing his abilities and being firm was a good thing.


    Because this way, people would know his character and foundation, and wouldn¡¯t dare to trifle with him, and would think twice before acting.


    If one always shows weakness, it¡¯s not always a good thing.


    Of course, this is on the premise that one has the strength and confidence.


    Without the strength and confidence, it¡¯s all just empty talk.


    ¡°Gulp!¡±


    Lu Miaoyang looked at Lu Changsheng¡¯s departing back, wanting to say something, do something, but ultimately lowered his head, swallowing his saliva.


    The stinging sensation in his throat made him afraid.


    He was really afraid that Lu Changsheng would kill him with one sword.


    And the butler, seeing this scene, saw Lu Changsheng leave, and couldn¡¯t help but let out a sigh of relief.


    He quickly helped Lu Miaoyang up, saying, ¡°Young Master Yang, are you okay?¡±


    ¡°Do I look like I¡¯m okay?¡±


    ¡°You actually dared to block me just now!¡±


    Lu Miaoyang angrily roared.


    ¡°Young Master Yang, Lu Changsheng is now favored by the family, why bother offending him?¡±


    The butler saw his young master¡¯s demeanor and sighed, ¡°I¡¯ve watched you grow up, and I really don¡¯t want you to continue like this.¡±


    It¡¯s okay now in the Lu Family, and the Lu Family has always remembered the kindness of his parents.


    But once he left the Lu Family, it would be easy to suffer losses, big losses.


    ¡°Do you still want to teach me, teach me how to do things?¡±


    Lu Miaoyang angrily shouted, then looked at Lu Changsheng¡¯s disappearing back, his eyes filled with resentment and killing intent: ¡°Lu Changsheng, today¡¯s humiliation, I will definitely make you pay back a thousandfold in the future!¡±


    For him, the humiliation at this moment, even if he drained the waters of the three rivers and five lakes, would be hard to wash away!


    This vendetta would not rest until death!


    After leaving Lu Miaoyang¡¯s residence, Lu Changsheng directly headed to Lu Yuanding¡¯s residence.


    After all, the person had been dealt with.


    The scene had been walked through.


    Naturally, he had to tell Lu Yuanding, the Patriarch of the Lu Family, about Lu Miaoyang¡¯s matter.


    And see how Lu Yuanding, the Patriarch of the Lu Family, would handle this matter.


    About an hour later.


    Lu Changsheng arrived at Lu Yuanding¡¯s residence.


    However, Lu Yuanding was not there, and was busy.


    He had to wait for almost a cup of tea¡¯s time before Lu Yuanding came over.


    ¡°Changseng, you¡¯re here because of Miaoyang¡¯s matter, right?¡±


    Lu Yuanding quickly came to the main hall and immediately spoke.


    ¡°Yes, Patriarch, I¡¯ve come to apologize to you this time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    ¡°This matter isn¡¯t your fault, it was Miaoyang who took the initiative first.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry, even if we follow the family rules to handle it, I¡¯ll try to get you a lighter punishment.¡±


    Lu Yuanding sighed slightly.


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    Especially when it comes to Lu Miaoyang and Lu Changsheng¡¯s situations, which are both quite special.


    One has parents who died in battle for the family.


    The other is a member of the Lu Family, but the time is still a bit short.


    He hasn¡¯t been fully integrated or accepted yet.


    So when something like this happens, it¡¯s not easy to handle.


    He also hopes that, if possible, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyang can reconcile and put the matter behind them.


    ¡°Patriarch, I¡¯ve come to apologize, because I went to find Lu Miaoyang to make amends, but in a fit of rage, I ended up beating him up.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his mouth and spoke directly.


    ¡°What, you beat up Lu Miaoyang?¡±


    Lu Yuanding heard this and couldn¡¯t help but be shocked, feeling very puzzled.


    In his impression, Lu Changsheng had always been a honest and steady person.


    From his performance in the Lu Family over the years, it was clear.


    Except for getting married, having children, and never causing trouble, he always got along with others.


    Even with his exceptional talent in the Talisman path he never showed any arrogance.


    This was also one of the things they were most satisfied with about Lu Changsheng.


    But now, Lu Changsheng was saying that he had beaten up Lu Miaoyang in a fit of rage.


    This was completely unexpected.


    For a moment, he didn¡¯t know what to say.


    After all, he had let Lu Changsheng come back, thinking that he could calm things down.


    But now, it seemed that reconciliation was impossible.


    ¡°Yes, Patriarch.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded calmly.


    ¡°You¡¯re being a bit impulsive, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    Lu Yuanding said, rubbing his temples.


    Originally, he had discussed this matter with the fourth elder and several clan elders.


    If Lu Miaoyang was going to keep causing trouble, they would handle it according to the family rules, and the matter would be settled with a lighter punishment.


    Giving Lu Miaoyang a lesson.


    At the same time, they would let the fourth elder intervene and calm down Lu Changsheng¡¯s side.


    But now, Lu Changsheng had beaten up Lu Miaoyang, this matter cannot be easily handled.


    ¡°Patriarch, I don¡¯t think I was impulsive, the fault doesn¡¯t lie with my son, so I can¡¯t apologize and make amends.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, Lu Miaoyang didn¡¯t have any intention of reconciling, he was arrogant and looked down on me, can I just swallow my anger and not say anything?¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke loudly.


    ¡°Ah.¡±


    Lu Yuanding sighed, looking at Lu Changsheng¡¯s cold and stern expression, and understanding in his heart that as a parent, it was impossible to remain calm and composed in the face of such a situation.


    He pondered for a moment and said, ¡°Changseng, I can understand your feelings.¡±


    ¡°Since the matter has already occurred, let¡¯s put an end to it here.¡±


    ¡°I will handle this according to the family rules, and I won¡¯t show favoritism to anyone.¡±


    ¡°If you have anything, you can directly tell me, and please don¡¯t be impulsive again.¡±


    ¡°Without rules, one cannot achieve perfection. You are now a member of our Lu Family, so you must also follow the rules. I hope you can understand this.¡±


    Lu Yuanding¡¯s tone was also gentle.


    ¡°I understand, Patriarch.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He still had a good impression of Lu Yuanding, the Patriarch of the Lu Family who had brought him into the family.


    He also knew that Lu Yuanding was a fair and impartial Patriarch who wouldn¡¯t make things difficult for others.


    If the Lu Family was willing to handle the matter publicly, he would naturally accept it.


    If not, then his relationship with the Lu Family would also come to an end.


    As for the Lu Family and the fourth elder kindness, he would repay it in the future.


    ¡°Alright, you can understand, that¡¯s good. You can go back now, and I¡¯ll handle this matter.¡±


    Lu Yuanding saw Lu Changsheng nod, smiled, and patted him on the shoulder.


    ¡°Patriarch, then I¡¯ll take my leave.¡±


    Since he was polite, Lu Changsheng was naturally polite as well, and said with a bow.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    After Lu Changsheng left, Lu Yuanding tapped his fingers on the table and sighed deeply, ¡°It¡¯s really a troublesome time.¡±


    ¡°Husband, how was it?¡±


    When Lu Changsheng returned home, Lu Miaoyun immediately came to ask him about the discussion.


    ¡°I beat up Lu Miaoyang.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hide it and directly said.


    After all, there was no need to hide this matter.


    It was estimated that tomorrow or the day after, the matter would be exposed, and Lu Miaoyun would naturally know.


    ¡°Ah.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, was shocked, and her red lips slightly opened, showing some surprise and disbelief.


    She didn¡¯t expect her husband to go and reconcile with Lu Miaoyang, only to beat him up.


    To her, Lu Changsheng had always been a gentle and courteous person.


    In all these years, she had never seen Lu Changsheng quarrel with anyone or get angry.


    Now, he had beaten up Lu Miaoyang, making her feel unbelievable.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine if you beat him up. Miaoyang¡¯s character has always been bad, and not many people like him.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s always relied on his parents¡¯ legacy and made a show of himself in the family.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun immediately spoke angrily, directly taking Lu Changsheng¡¯s side.


    She felt that her husband must have beaten up Lu Miaoyang because he was too arrogant.


    Otherwise, with her husband¡¯s temperament, how could he possibly strike someone?


    ¡°Yuner, don¡¯t you think I¡¯ve acted a bit impulsively this time?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was taken aback by Lu Miaoyun¡¯s words.


    He wasn¡¯t worried about this trip¡¯s consequences.


    The only concern was that it would make things difficult for Lu Miaoyun and the Fourth Elder.


    ¡°My husband¡¯s temperament has always been gentle, and you never got into troubles with others. It¡¯s definitely because Miaoyang was too arrogant, and my husband was forced to take action.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said, then looked at Lu Changsheng and asked, ¡°Husband, are you injured?¡±


    ¡°No, that Lu Miaoyang¡¯s cultivation was not high, and he¡¯s already injured. How could he possibly harm me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    His mood also improved somewhat.


    If his wife were to advise him that he was impulsive, he could understand.


    But deep down, he would still feel a bit unhappy.


    Now, his wife was wholeheartedly supporting him, showing concern for him, which made him feel quite comfortable.


    ¡°Yuner, let¡¯s say, if I choose to leave the Lu Family in the future, what would you do?¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a light sigh, asking with a carefree expression.


    He hadn¡¯t decided to leave the Lu Family yet.


    However, the situation with the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor and the Lu Family¡¯s circumstances made him prepare for this eventuality. He was always ready to flee.


    After all, if he were to leave the Lu Family, he couldn¡¯t possibly go alone.


    He would have to take his wives and children with him.


    But if he wanted to leave the Lu Family, there was one problem he couldn¡¯t avoid.


    It was the issue of his wives.


    Someone like Qu Zhenzhen would be easy to handle.


    But Lu Miaoyun, Lu Lanshu, Lu Zi¡¯er, Lu Qing¡¯er, and the other Lu Family women would be difficult to deal with.


    Especially Lu Miaoyun.


    In the past, the Lu Family, along with the Fourth Elder, had married Lu Miaoyun to him to bind him to the Lu Family.


    Now, if he wanted to leave the Lu Family, it would definitely make things difficult for his wife, and it would be a hard choice.


    When Lu Miaoyun heard this she was slightly taken aback.


    She immediately thought that Lu Changsheng was feeling wronged because of the Lu Miaoyang incident and was worried about the consequences of beating him.


    She immediately spoke in a soft voice, ¡°Husband, don¡¯t think too much about it. Let¡¯s go tell Grandma about this, and it won¡¯t be a big deal.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve already spoken to Patriarch, and I believe Patriarch will make a decision on that side.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said.


    He didn¡¯t go to find the Fourth Elder after beating someone, but instead went directly to find Lu Yuanding. He did not want to make things difficult for the Fourth Elder.


    And bother her to clean up the mess for him.


    ¡°Oh dear, husband, don¡¯t think so much, just go and tell Grandma about it.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun saw this and immediately coquettishly pulled Lu Changsheng to see the Fourth Elder.


    ¡°Okay, okay, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw this and couldn¡¯t help but smile helplessly, following Lu Miaoyun out the door.


    He also roughly understood Lu Miaoyun¡¯s attitude.


    It was likely that unless it reached a certain point, Lu Miaoyun would definitely try to keep him in the Lu Family.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a sigh in his heart.


    He knew that leaving the Lu Family wouldn¡¯t be that simple.


    After so many years in the Lu Family, what bound him wasn¡¯t just a single contract.


    There were also the many Lu Family wives and the emotional ties with the Lu Family.


    He, Lu Changsheng, wasn¡¯t someone who was heartless and selfish, only caring about his own interests.


    He had a clear distinction between gratitude and resentment in his heart.


    He couldn¡¯t just leave the Lu Family when they were about to face a crisis, saying goodbye and walking away.


    Although the Lu Family and the Fourth Elder were good to him because of his value, no matter what, these years, the Lu Family had indeed treated him well and not mistreated him.


    This situation made him feel that if he were to see the Lu Family facing a crisis now, he couldn¡¯t just leave immediately, and his heart would indeed feel a bit uneasy.


    ¡°This matter isn¡¯t urgent, and there are still many years before the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor¡¯s situation becomes critical.¡±


    ¡°As long as the Lu Family has a new Foundation Establishment cultivator born, these problems will all disappear, and I¡¯ll be able to continue living in peace and stability in the Lu Family.¡±


    ¡°And as time passes, my strength and abilities will also continue to increase.¡±


    ¡°With strength, many difficulties and problems will be easily resolved.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, not overthinking this aspect.


    Immediately, the two of them arrived at the Fourth Elder¡¯s residence.


    ¡°Changseng, Yun¡¯er, why are you here?¡±


    Upon hearing that the two of them had come, the Fourth Elder also arrived shortly afterward.


    She was dressed in a simple and elegant deep bluish-green dress, her black hair neatly pinned up with a jade hairpin. Her demeanor exuded a dignified and aristocratic air.


    ¡°Grandmother,¡±


    Lu Miaoyun immediately went up to her, took her hand, and recounted what had happened.


    ¡°Changseng, since it¡¯s already happened, there¡¯s no need for you to worry about it anymore,¡±


    ¡°Leave the family matters to your grandmother to handle.¡±


    The Fourth Elder spoke gently after hearing Lu Miaoyun¡¯s account.


    At this moment, she also felt a surge of anger in her heart.


    Over the years of their acquaintance, she could tell that Lu Changsheng was an emotional person.


    He had developed a sense of belonging to the Lu Family and was gradually integrating himself into it.


    Yet now, Lu Miaoyang had caused such a ruckus, planting the idea of leaving the Lu Family in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind. How could she not feel angry about this?


    Others may not understand, but as an elder of the Lu Family, she was well aware of the family¡¯s current situation.


    The Lu Family was indeed in a state of calm before the storm.


    They needed to unite and work together to overcome the impending disaster.


    How could they allow Lu Changsheng, a talented talisman master, to harbor resentment and contemplate leaving?


    After all, it was only a matter of time before Lu Changsheng became a second-stage talisman master¡ªa fact that was as certain as could be.


    He would undoubtedly become one of the core high-stage members of the Lu Family in the future.


    ¡°Grandmother, I¡¯m sorry for the trouble,¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled wryly and said.


    He had only asked Lu Miaoyun casually,


    Just in case, as a precautionary measure.


    But now, Lu Miaoyun¡¯s actions had caused even the Fourth Elder to misunderstand that he truly intended to leave the Lu Family.


    However, he couldn¡¯t explain himself at this point without sounding like he was making excuses.


    Who would believe that he was just asking casually?


    ¡°We are family, there¡¯s no need to be so formal with your grandmother,¡±


    ¡°If you have any grievances, you can always come to me. Don¡¯t keep it bottled up inside,¡±


    The Fourth Elder continued, her face filled with kindness and her tone warm.


    ¡°No, I have no grievances,¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt helpless.


    He didn¡¯t want to dwell on this topic any longer.


    Then, as if he had just remembered something, he said: ¡°Right, Grandmother, I almost succeeded in drawing a high-grade talisman not long ago.¡±


    ¡°But I always fell short by a tiny bit, and no matter what I tried, I couldn¡¯t quite make it work. Now that I have the time, I would like to ask for your guidance, Grandmother.¡±


    Lu Changsheng made his request.


    He revealed that he was a medium-grade Talisman master, and it would be three years in two months.


    Originally, according to his plan, he intended to reveal it next time he came back.


    That is, three months later, to show the Lu Family that he could draw high-grade Talisman and become a high-grade Talisman master.


    But now that he was back and this incident happened, Lu Changsheng felt that he could reveal the matter of being a high-grade Talisman master a bit earlier.


    One is to facilitate his future actions and performance.


    He could openly put the high-grade Talisman on sale in the Lu Family¡¯s spiritual Talisman shop in the future.


    Also, it would give the Lu Family some weight when dealing with his matter, so that the Fourth Elder wouldn¡¯t find it too difficult.


    ¡°What, Changseng, you almost succeeded in drawing a high-grade Talisman?¡±


    The Fourth Elder was surprised to hear this, showing astonishment on her face.


    Even though she had always observed Lu Changsheng¡¯s progress in Talisman making.


    But at this moment, hearing Lu Changsheng say that he almost drew a first-tier high-grade Talisman, she was also very shocked.


    After all, in the art of Talisman crafting, the difference between a medium-grade Talisman and a high-grade one can be considered a significant hurdle.


    Many people struggle their whole lives without being able to overcome this hurdle.


    And Lu Changsheng had only started dealing with high-grade Talisman scrolls three months ago.


    Now, he was just a step away from success, how could she not be amazed?


    Once he successfully drew it, Lu Changsheng would be considered a high-grade Talisman master!


    Medium-grade Talisman and high-grade Talisman are indeed a hurdle.


    There¡¯s also a clear distinction in status between medium-grade Talisman masters and high-grade ones.


    A medium-grade Talisman master can find a decent living anywhere.


    But becoming a high-grade Talisman master, able to consistently craft high-grade Talisman, would be enough to gain entry into many factions.


    They would become an esteemed guest, an honored guest.


    Even within the Lu Family!


    If Lu Changsheng ascended to a high-grade Talisman master, his status within the Lu Family would also rise further!


    Beside him, Lu Miaoyun couldn¡¯t help but glance at her husband, her eyes shining with admiration.


    She was amazed and in awe of her husband¡¯s talent on the path of Talisman crafting.


    Thinking back to when she married Lu Changsheng, he had only recently become a medium-grade Talisman master.


    Now, with only two months left until three years, Lu Changsheng was about to become a high-grade Talisman master, leaving her deeply astonished.


    ¡°Back then, Sister Miaoge spent over five years from being a medium-grade Talisman master to becoming a high-grade one, right?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun lightly pursed her lips, and compared them.


    However, this comparison made her even more aware of her husband¡¯s astonishing talent in the Talisman path, and her gaze towards Lu Changsheng was full of admiration and worship.


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s just a little bit short, but I can¡¯t seem to get over it,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    ¡°Show Grandma what you¡¯re drawing now,¡± the Fourth Elder said immediately.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately got up and went to the table.


    He took out his medium-grade Talisman pen and Talisman materials from his storage bag and began drawing the Talisman.


    The Fourth Elder came to his side to quietly observe.


    Seeing this, Lu Miaoyun didn¡¯t dare to disturb her husband and stood quietly by.


    ¡°Oops!¡±


    Just as Lu Changsheng was earnestly drawing the high-grade Golden Light Shield Talisman, he was about eighty to ninety percent done when suddenly, his inspiration was interrupted, the lines of the Talisman became chaotic, and smoke rose from the Talisman paper.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have any problems with the outlines of the Talisman lines, but your control over your spiritual power is not precise enough.¡±


    ¡°In these areas, here, and at these few turning points, there are small flaws, which lead to a chain reaction, ultimately resulting in the failure of the Talisman scroll.¡±


    After examining it, the Fourth Elder immediately pointed out the problem.


    ¡°Come, feel my spiritual power,¡±


    The Fourth Elder said gently as she stepped forward and held Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand, guiding him through each stroke of the Golden Light Shield Talisman.


    ¡°At this point, you need to ¡®tighten¡¯ your spiritual power, but at this turning point, you have to quickly ¡®slide¡¯ past it, then add a bit of ¡®bounce¡¯ afterwards.¡±


    ¡°When you¡¯re here, your speed needs to be fast, or else it will lead to a buildup of spiritual power, just like what happened just now,¡±


    The Fourth Elder instructed patiently, teaching him step by step.


    Eventually, a Golden Light Shield Talisman was successfully drawn.


    ¡°Come on, Changseng, try again,¡±


    The Fourth Elder released his hand and said kindly to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, took a deep breath, and put on a serious and slightly nervous expression. He took a couple of sips of White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine.


    This had become a habit he developed under the guidance of the Fourth Elder in Talisman making.


    One was to show that his cultivation was too low and his spiritual power was insufficient.


    And the other reason was that White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine had a calming effect.


    For tasks that consumed a lot of mental energy like Talisman crafting, it would be helpful to some extent.


    After preparing himself, Lu Changsheng held the Talisman pen in his hand, looking serious and fully concentrated as he slowly began to draw the Talisman scroll.


    The process was slow and steady.


    The Fourth Elder and Lu Miaoyun watched quietly, without saying a word.


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    Just as Lu Changsheng was about to complete the final stroke, golden light spread out from the Talisman paper, accompanied by a tremor, then the golden light converged, and the Talisman scroll solidified.


    A first-tier high-grade Talisman, the Golden Light Shield Talisman, was complete!


    ¡°Well done!¡±


    The Fourth Elder was overjoyed to see the Talisman completed and exclaimed repeatedly.


    ¡°Congratulations, husband!¡±


    Seeing this scene, Lu Miaoyun was also filled with joy, her eyes shining brightly.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Lu Changsheng also breathed out a sigh of relief, his face showing a surprised smile as he looked at the Fourth Elder and said, ¡°Thanks to Grandma¡¯s guidance.¡±


    ¡°Changseng, there¡¯s no need to be modest. You were just one step away from completing the high-grade Talisman,¡±


    The Fourth Elder said with great satisfaction.


    She then picked up the Talisman and said while gently caressing it, ¡°Changseng, you were a bit inaccurate in your spiritual power in these few areas just now, which led to some weakness in the subsequent inspiration.¡±


    ¡°But now that you¡¯ve made the breakthrough, Grandma believes that as long as you practice more and become more familiar, you¡¯ll be able to master it completely!¡±


    The Fourth Elder continued to point out a few problem areas.


    ¡°Yes, Grandma.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded. This was all intentional on his part. He wanted this Talisman to appear as if


    it had barely succeeded due to luck.


    He didn¡¯t continue to draw proficiently.


    After all, he had only recently broken through to the fifth stage of Qi Refining, as he outwardly displayed.


    Drawing two high-grade Talisman scrolls was about enough.


    Just then, the housekeeper arrived in the hall with Lu Bo.


    ¡°Changseng, the Patriarch wants you to accompany me to the family shrine,¡±


    Lu Bo said hastily upon seeing Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°The family shrine? Alright,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied upon hearing this, immediately realizing it must be related to Lu Miaoyang.


    He hadn¡¯t expected things to move so quickly; he thought it would be tomorrow or the day after.


    However, the Fourth Elder frowned upon hearing this and said, ¡°Why are we going to the family shrine?¡±


    Although Lu Changsheng¡¯s matter with Lu Miaoyang needed to be dealt with according to family rules, it didn¡¯t seem like it should escalate to going to the family shrine.


    ¡°Oh, Young Master Yang broke through and ran to the shrine, clutching his parents¡¯ memorial tablets, crying and accusing Changseng of trying to kill him. He insisted that the Patriarch deal with it in the shrine,¡± Lu Bo explained helplessly.


    ¡°Faced with this situation, the Patriarch was also helpless, so he asked me to call Changseng over, and Elder, you should come along too,¡±


    Lu Bo sighed deeply, expressing his helplessness.


    ¡°Goodness!¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but be stunned upon hearing this, feeling speechless.


    He felt that Lu Miaoyang was quite extraordinary.


    To directly run to the Lu Family shrine, clutching his parents¡¯ memorial tablets and crying for justice.


    No wonder Lu Miaoyang was usually so arrogant in the Lu Family. With such a move, who could withstand it?


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, Changseng, Grandma will go with you,¡±


    The Fourth Elder said, somewhat speechless at this moment, unsure of how to comment on Lu Miaoyang¡¯s behavior.

 Chapter 101: Lu Family Ancestor, the Person With Great Fortune!

    Lu Changsheng followed the fourth elder to the deepest part of the Qingzhu Valley, where the Lu Family ancestral hall was located.It was his first time visiting the Lu Family ancestral hall.


    After all, such places were considered forbidden grounds of the Lu Family and were not usually accessible to outsiders.


    The atmosphere around the Lu Family ancestral hall was very tranquil.


    The entire hall was not particularly large in size.


    It didn¡¯t look very magnificent, rather simple and plain.


    But it emitted a solemn and ancient aura.


    As Lu Changsheng entered the gate of the ancestral hall, he saw ancient trees reaching for the sky and lush green bamboo.


    It gave off a sense of simple tranquility amidst the solemnity. S~?a??h the N???lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    However, now, cries were heard, breaking the solemn atmosphere.


    ¡°Wu wu wu, father, mother!¡±


    ¡°You left and left your son Yang alone, letting an outsider bully Yang.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately recognized the voice as that of Lu Miaoyang.


    For a moment, he couldn¡¯t connect this distressed voice with the arrogant demeanor he had seen from Lu Miaoyang before.


    ¡°Lu Miaoyang isn¡¯t lacking in brains at all; he clearly has his own reliance and fears nothing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh in his heart.


    Before, he thought Lu Miaoyang was a brainless playboy.


    But from his current behavior, he felt that Lu Miaoyang had confidence and believed that the Lu Family would favor him.


    ¡°The ancestral land should not be so noisy; this is simply outrageous!¡±


    The fourth elder also heard the voice and her face showed anger.


    Then, fearing that Lu Changsheng might worry too much, she reassured him, ¡°It¡¯s okay, Changsheng.¡±


    She then led Lu Changsheng into the Lu Family ancestral hall.


    Inside the hall, Lu Miaoyang¡¯s face was swollen and bruised like a pig¡¯s head, his body wrapped in bandages, and there was a clear blood mark on his neck.


    His appearance was extremely miserable. He was holding a spirit tablet in his arms and crying loudly.


    It could be said that seeing him was heartbreaking, making onlookers shed tears.


    It was like seeing two completely different people compared to when Lu Changsheng first met him.


    ¡°Miaoyang, rest assured, we will handle this matter according to the clan rules, and there will be no bias towards anyone.¡±


    ¡°Yes, let¡¯s talk it out. Stop crying.¡±


    ¡°Everyone is here. If you keep making a scene like this, what will happen?¡±


    Several elders of the Lu Family were comforting and persuading him.


    ¡°Alright, Lu Miaoyang, Lu Changsheng is here now.¡±


    ¡°I will handle this matter in front of your parents as a witness!¡±


    At this time, Lu Yuanding also coughed twice, with a dignified look and a steady voice.


    ¡°Thank you, Patriarch!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoyang stopped crying and thanked Lu Yuanding.


    Then he looked at Lu Changsheng with eyes full of resentment.


    He couldn¡¯t believe that after so many years in the Lu Family, he had never been humiliated like this before.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoyang claims that you came to his door intending to kill him. Is this true?¡±


    At this point, Lu Yuanding also looked at Lu Changsheng and spoke with authority.


    ¡°The matter between me and Lu Miaoyang is that he was at fault first.¡±


    ¡°He coveted my family¡¯s spiritual pet, bullied my son with power, and when angered by embarrassment, he even wanted to harm my son. This shows the shamelessness of his actions and the maliciousness of his intentions.¡±


    ¡°Even if he was bitten by my cherished beast, it was his own fault!¡±


    ¡°This time I returned, intending to settle things peacefully by visiting him, but he insisted on being aggressive. So I acted out of anger to teach him a lesson.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t kill him; that was already considering the kinship within the clan. If I truly wanted to kill him, he would be dead by now.¡±


    ¡°Furthermore, when I used the flying sword, it was because Lu Miaoyang first harbored intentions to kill me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke with a serious expression.


    ¡°Nonsense! You clearly have no intention of reconciliation!¡±


    ¡°And even if I used the flying sword first, it was because you attacked me first!¡±


    Lu Miaoyang immediately retorted angrily.


    Pointing at the marks on his face and the bloodstains on his neck, he cried out, ¡°Uncle Yuanding, Grandpa Lin, Grandpa Guang, look at my face, and here, here, all of this was caused by Lu Changsheng¡¯s beating!¡±


    ¡°Dad, Mom, why did you leave Yang alone! Wu wu wu!¡±


    Lu Miaoyang cried out miserably.


    The other Lu Family elders and the fourth elder couldn¡¯t help but shake their heads when they saw the two of them.


    Lu Changsheng remained calm and recounted the situation.


    While Lu Miaoyang acted unruly and stubborn, instantly making the judgment clear.


    ¡°Lu Miaoyang, silence!¡±


    ¡°This matter will be judged by the clan rules, and your disturbance will not be tolerated!¡±


    Lu Yuanding rebuked.


    ¡°Patriarch, the truth of this matter is complicated, and I do not wish to argue too much.¡±


    ¡°Although I am not a direct descendant of the Lu Family, after more than seven years in the Lu Family, I consider myself a part of the family and am willing to abide by the clan rules.¡±


    ¡°So I ask the family to make a fair judgment on this matter!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said in a deep voice.


    He didn¡¯t want to argue too much.


    Mainly because of Lu Miaoyang¡¯s attitude, there was really nothing worth arguing about.


    It was clear that he just wanted to cause trouble and play the victim.


    He couldn¡¯t start crying and lamenting about how he had been in the Lu Family for these years, could he?


    ¡°Very well, since that¡¯s the case.¡±


    ¡°I, as the Patriarch, will make the judgment according to the clan rules!¡±


    Lu Yuanding nodded upon hearing this, but he didn¡¯t immediately announce the verdict.


    Instead, he looked at the fourth elder, as well as several other elders and clan members.


    It was evident that they were communicating through telepathy to decide the outcome of the situation.


    During the process, Lu Yuanding and several Lu Family elders seemed to have heard some astonishing news, and their eyes showed surprise, amazement, and shock.


    ¡°Regarding the matter between Lu Miaoyang and Lu Changsheng, I, Patriarch, will announce the verdict!¡±


    Patriarch Lu Yuanding spoke with authority.


    ¡°Lu Miaoyang, a descendant of the Lu Family, provoked a conflict in the Qingzhu Valley and fought with Lu Changsheng, causing a dispute. He is sentenced to one year of salary deduction, three years of house arrest, and meditation!¡±


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, due to improper supervision of the spiritual pet, which bit Lu Miaoyang, and engaging in another fight with him, is fined three hundred spirit stones and sentenced to three years of hard labor.¡±


    ¡°But considering that he did not actively provoke the incident and still needs to continue managing the family business and craftingtTalisman, the three years of hard labor will be commuted to three years of salary deduction!¡±


    ¡°Do you accept this verdict?¡±


    Lu Yuanding spoke with authority.


    ¡°Patriarch, I refuse to accept it!¡±


    ¡°My parents shed blood for the family, contributed to the family¡¯s success, and ultimately sacrificed themselves for the family. Yet now, you are biased towards Lu Changsheng, and favoring an outsider!¡±


    However, as soon as the verdict was announced, Lu Miaoyang immediately shouted.


    ¡°Lu Miaoyang!¡±


    Lu Yuanding and the fourth elder shouted in unison.


    Lu Changsheng was standing right here, yet Lu Miaoyang referred to him as an outsider.


    It was important to note that Lu Changsheng was not only the son-in-law of the Lu Family but also a high-grade talisman master now!


    ¡°I refuse to accept it! I am unwilling! Lu Changsheng is just a burden to the family. If it weren¡¯t for our Lu Family taking him in, he wouldn¡¯t be where he is today!¡±


    ¡°Now he has beaten me like this and almost killed me, yet the family actually sides with him, helping an outsider bully their own people!¡±


    ¡°Ancestor, I want to see the ancestor! Wu wu wu, if the ancestor knew that you were helping an outsider bully his own people!¡±


    Lu Miaoyang ignored the reprimands and continued to cry out loudly.


    ¡°Lu Miaoyang, Miaoyang.¡±


    Several elders nearby saw this situation and tried to drag him away.


    But Lu Miaoyang clung tightly to two spirit tablets, making it difficult for the elders to intervene.


    Lu Changsheng watched this scene, feeling speechless.


    He thought the Lu Family was quite tolerant.


    They could tolerate someone like Lu Miaoyang causing such a scene.


    If someone like him appeared in his family, they would have been slapped directly.


    ¡°No, I won¡¯t leave. You are favoring an outsider to bully me!¡±


    ¡°Dad, Mom, why did you leave me alone, wu wu wu, I want to see the ancestor, let the ancestor make the judgment!¡±


    Lu Miaoyang was being dragged away, crying loudly.


    However.


    Just at this moment, unexpectedly.


    ¡°You rascal!¡±


    Suddenly, a voice as ancient and deep as a bell echoed in the void.


    Immediately after, Lu Miaoyang was sent flying backward.


    And the two spirit tablets in his hands floated calmly and landed above the ancestral hall, placed neatly in the positions where rows of spirit tablets were placed.


    ¡°Ancestor! Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°We pay our respects to the Ancestor!¡±


    Upon hearing this voice, everyone in the ancestral hall, including Lu Yuanding, the fourth elder, and all the clan elders present, bowed in salute.


    ¡°Lu Family Ancestor!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but be surprised.


    He turned his head and immediately saw an elderly man in a Qingzhu robe, with both white hair and a youthful appearance, exuding dignity, approaching.


    He quickly bowed in respect.


    It was his first time seeing this Lu Family Ancestor.


    Even when he married Lu Miaoyun, only the Lu Family elders came, and he did not see this Ancestor.


    He didn¡¯t expect that things would escalate to the point where even the Lu Family Ancestor appeared.


    ¡°You rascal, is the ancestral hall a place for you to cause trouble?¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor looked at Lu Miaoyang nearby and directly reprimanded him.


    ¡°Ancestor, I¡­¡±


    Facing the Lu Family Ancestor, even Lu Miaoyang was frightened and dared not cause any more trouble.


    After all, the Lu Family Ancestor was the sky of the Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family.


    He dared to act unruly and throw tantrums because of the affection the Lu Family Ancestor had for him and the debt owed to his parents.


    Now that the Lu Family Ancestor had truly appeared, he didn¡¯t dare to continue throwing tantrums.


    ¡°Yuanlong has a great reputation in his life, how could he give birth to such a disappointing thing like you!¡±


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for respect for the Yuanlong, I would have slapped you to death.¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor said with disappointment.


    ¡°Don¡¯t embarrass yourself any further.¡±


    ¡°Just as Yuanding said, let him reflect on his actions at home.¡±


    ¡°If he dares to cause trouble again, he will be severely punished!¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor said directly.


    ¡°Yes, Ancestor!¡±


    Lu Yuanding immediately nodded respectfully.


    ¡°Yes, Ancestor!¡±


    Two other Lu Family elders immediately stepped forward and escorted Lu Miaoyang out of the ancestral hall.


    ¡°You are Lu Changsheng, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    At this moment, the Lu Family Ancestor looked at Lu Changsheng beside him and spoke.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng pays respects to the Ancestor.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the elderly man with white hair in front of him, unsure why he suddenly turned his gaze towards him, and immediately bowed respectfully.


    Although the Lu Family Ancestor in front of him had a calm demeanor and didn¡¯t exude much aura, just standing there gave him a profound and unfathomable feeling.


    It was nothing like what Yun Ningrong had described, that this Lu Family Ancestor looked like he had at most ten years left to live.


    Moreover¡­


    In front of this Lu Family Ancestor, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a prickling sensation on his back, as if the Lu Family Ancestor could see right through him.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t sure if the jade pendant given to him by the woman in colorful robes would be of any use.


    Would his cultivation level, aura, and situation be seen through by this Lu Family Ancestor?


    After all, the Lu Family Ancestor before him was a foundational-stage cultivator.


    ¡°A foundational-stage Ancestor, so terrifying!¡±


    ¡°If he sees through me and it¡¯s dangerous, I don¡¯t know if I¡¯ll have time to call for help.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nervously thought.


    He dared to lay hands on Lu Miaoyang in the Lu Family because he had some confidence in his strength.


    He felt that there was no need to continue to yield unconditionally and could be a bit more assertive.


    But he didn¡¯t expect that this matter would escalate to the point where even the Lu Family Ancestor would appear.


    Facing this Lu Family Ancestor, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit nervous.


    After all, his confidence came from the second-tier talisman and the second-tier puppet.


    However, the power of the second-tier talisman was only equivalent to a casual attack from an early-stage foundational cultivator.


    And the second-tier puppet couldn¡¯t possibly be a match for a foundational-stage cultivator.


    As for activating the jade pendant and seeking help from the woman in colorful robes¡­


    But in front of such a foundational-stage cultivator, he didn¡¯t know if he would have time to do so.


    ¡°Well, young man, you¡¯re quite good.¡±


    ¡°Since you¡¯re my Lu Family son-in-law, you can treat this place as your own home.¡±


    A faint smile appeared on the elderly face of the Lu Family Ancestor.


    His dry palm gently reached out and patted Lu Changsheng¡¯s head.


    This gesture made Lu Changsheng slightly startled.


    He didn¡¯t know what the Lu Family Ancestor meant.


    But he calmed his heart, pursed his lips, and nodded, ¡°Yes, Ancestor.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve always treated this place as my own home.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said respectfully.


    ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s good.¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor chuckled and withdrew his somewhat rough hand before leaving.


    ¡°Farewell, Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Farewell, Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Farewell, Ancestor!¡±


    The people present all bowed and saluted.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Seeing the Lu Family Ancestor leave, Lu Changsheng also breathed a sigh of relief.


    In this short moment, he felt a cold sweat break out on his back.


    ¡°What¡¯s the situation with this Lu Family Ancestor?¡±


    ¡°Did he see something from me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but wonder.


    He couldn¡¯t understand why this Lu Family Ancestor would pay attention to him.


    ¡°Changseng, everything¡¯s fine now.¡±


    At this moment, the Fourth Elder looked at Lu Changsheng and smiled. Then she whispered, ¡°When the time comes for the family to impose that spirit stone penalty, Grandma will take care of it for you.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Grandma.¡±


    Lu Changsheng calmed his mind and gently shook his head. He could sense that the judgment was already biased in his favor.


    He speculated that the Fourth Elder might have informed Lu Yuanding about his promotion to a high-tier Talisman Master.


    ¡°You should, this little amount of spirit stones is nothing to Grandma.¡±


    The Fourth Elder waved her hand and said warmly.


    ¡°Thank you, Grandma.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t insist any further. He knew it was a gesture of goodwill.


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s getting late. You rushed back in a hurry and have been busy all day. Go back and rest early. If you have anything, just come and tell Grandma.¡±


    The Fourth Elder led Lu Changsheng away from the Lu Family Shrine and spoke out.


    ¡°Yes, Grandma.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly and walked towards home.


    He was still pondering over the matter of the Lu Family Ancestor, wanting to know why he had taken an interest in him.


    ¡°Anyway, for now, this Lu Family Ancestor doesn¡¯t seem to harbor any hostility towards me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He didn¡¯t dwell too much on it and quickly headed home.


    After all, worrying about this was just inviting trouble for himself.


    If a foundational-stage cultivator truly harbored ill intentions towards him, he wouldn¡¯t stand a chance.


    He couldn¡¯t just cast the Demonic Curse of Fate on the Lu Family Ancestor tonight, could he?


    When Lu Changsheng returned home, he immediately saw a group of wives waiting for him in the courtyard.


    ¡°Husband, how did it go?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun and the other wives approached him, their eyes full of concern.


    ¡°It¡¯s all settled now,¡± Lu Changsheng waved his hand and briefed Lu Miaoyun on the outcome.


    ¡°This matter wasn¡¯t our fault to begin with. Moreover, my husband is now a high-tier Talisman Master. Even if the family imposes a penalty according to the rules, they will consider my husband¡¯s status!¡± Lu Miaoyun said, linking arms with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard, husband.¡±


    ¡°We haven¡¯t even congratulated my husband on becoming a high-tier Talisman Master!¡±


    ¡°Yes, congratulations, husband, on becoming a high-tier Talisman Master!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, husband!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, husband, on advancing further on the path to immortality!¡±


    The other wives also congratulated him one after another.


    ¡°Alright, alright, let¡¯s celebrate properly tonight!¡± Lu Changsheng exclaimed, waving his hand. After all, becoming a high-tier Talisman Master was indeed something worth celebrating.


    Upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, the wives couldn¡¯t help but blush slightly.


    In a secluded corner of Qingzhu Valley, in a courtyard filled with spiritual energy and the fragrance of flowers, the Lu Family Ancestor was reclining on a lounge chair, resting with his eyes closed, while listening to Lu Yuanding report on the situation of the Lu Family.


    Several Lu Family elders were waiting nearby.


    ¡°As for the Chen Family, it¡¯s time to strike back. Otherwise, they¡¯ll all think I¡¯m on my last legs. Establishing authority is necessary and will save us a lot of trouble,¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor said calmly.


    ¡°Yes, Ancestor,¡±


    Lu Yuanding immediately nodded in agreement.


    ¡°By the way, tell me more about this Lu Changsheng,¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor suddenly asked, as if he had just remembered something.


    Everyone was somewhat surprised that the Ancestor was inquiring about Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation.


    Immediately, Lu Yuanding explained Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation, and the Fourth Elder supplemented it.


    ¡°It seems that this young man is a person with great fortune and luck,¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor said, opening his eyes and speaking leisurely.


    Today, he had come to the Lu Family Shrine on a whim after hearing the commotion.


    But when he saw Lu Changsheng, he found that he couldn¡¯t see through him.


    This surprised him greatly, causing him to take a few more glances.


    He knew that there was a secret fortune accompanying the young man.


    With Lu Yuanding and the Fourth Elder¡¯s words at this moment, he was almost certain that Lu Changsheng was a person of great fortune.


    ¡°A person of great fortune!¡±


    Upon hearing these words, everyone looked at each other in astonishment.


    They hadn¡¯t expected the Lu Family Ancestor to praise Lu Changsheng in such a manner.


    The concept of fortune and luck was mystical, but it undeniably existed in the cultivation world.


    Some people faced numerous calamities throughout their lives, while others enjoyed continuous strokes of luck.


    Those who experienced such extraordinary luck were often referred to as individuals of great fortune.


    For individuals like this, even if their aptitude wasn¡¯t exceptional, they could still rise to prominence with the support of their extraordinary luck and fortuitous encounters.


    In the cultivation world, anyone who could make a name for themselves could be considered a person of great fortune.


    ¡°If this young man truly possesses great fortune, he will undoubtedly achieve significant accomplishments in the future. If he can fully integrate into our Lu Family, he could also lend his strength to our family,¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor said slowly.


    Then, he sighed and added, ¡°However, you all need to make good use of your time. I won¡¯t be able to protect you for much longer. If you haven¡¯t reached the Foundation Establishment stage yet, it might be best to leave Qingzhu Mountain and start your own lives separately, lest¡­¡±


    ¡°Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Ancestor, you¡¯re still in the prime of your life. How could you say such things?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Ancestor!¡±


    Everyone hurriedly spoke up, but they couldn¡¯t help feeling a sense of melancholy in their hearts.


    They were well aware of the Lu Family Ancestor¡¯s situation. Although his injuries had healed, his lifespan was already limited.


    That night¡­


    ¡°After you asked me today, what Yun¡¯er would choose if you wanted to leave,¡±


    Lu Miaoyun nestled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, her eyes filled with tenderness as she said softly, ¡°Since Yun¡¯er is married to you, if you truly want to leave the Lu Family, Yun¡¯er will naturally go with you.¡±


    ¡°I was just asking casually, I didn¡¯t mean to leave,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied gently, knowing that his daytime inquiry had unsettled her.


    ¡°If I were to leave, where else could I go? You don¡¯t need to worry.¡±


    In truth, he didn¡¯t expect Lu Miaoyun to make a firm decision to leave the Lu Family with him just because he mentioned it.


    If it were that easy to persuade someone to leave, then marrying women from the Lu Family would be meaningless, and it would only add another layer of constraint.


    After all, families like the Lu Family instilled in their members the notion that they should prioritize the interests and risks associated with the family. Such ingrained beliefs were not easily reversed.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Lu Miaoyun murmured softly, then suddenly gasped, ¡°Mm¡­ husband, I¡¯m feeling unwell. You should go find the others¡­ sisters¡­¡±


    Before she could finish her sentence, her voice became intermittent and incoherent.

 Chapter 102: The Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique!

    ¡°Have you guys heard? Lu Miaoyang has been punished.¡±¡°What¡¯s going on, tell me more?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s about him and Lu Changsheng¡¯s thing!¡±


    ¡°I heard that Lu Changsheng directly beat up Lu Miaoyang, and then Lu Miaoyang went to the ancestral hall to cause a scene, which eventually provoked the ancestors.¡±


    ¡°Wow, the ancestors even showed up!¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Changsheng to be so fierce, he¡¯s usually so gentle and calm.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I thought he would just let it go.¡±


    ¡°Honest people can also get angry, and with Lu Miaoyang¡¯s temper, who can tolerate it?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I think Lu Miaoyang just went too far.¡±


    ¡°Good beating, it¡¯s a great release!¡±


    ¡°By the way, Lu Changsheng should also be punished by the family, right? How was he punished?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not too clear on that, but I heard he was fined a lot of spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, it¡¯s really a disaster!¡±


    The next day, the matter of Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyang also caused a stir within Qingzhu Mountain, with many Lu Family disciples discussing it.


    After all, this incident had been a big deal a few days ago, and many people were paying attention.


    Now that the family¡¯s judgment has been announced, it¡¯s naturally become a topic of conversation, and people are enjoying gossiping about it.


    Meanwhile¡­


    In a courtyard within Qingzhu Valley¡­


    ¡°Patriarch, take care.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw Lu Yuanding off and let out a sigh of relief.


    Lu Yuanding had come to comfort him, worried that he might feel wronged and resentful about yesterday¡¯s judgment.


    Although the family had fined him a large amount of spirit stones, the fourth elder had paid it on his behalf.


    The second reason was to discuss the benefits.


    Lu Yuanding had learned about Lu Changsheng becoming a high-grade Talisman Master through the fourth elder.


    And since the fourth elder had already said so, there was no need to conduct another assessment.


    So Lu Yuanding came directly to discuss the new benefits with Lu Changsheng.


    The original ten spirit stones per month had been increased to thirty.


    The twenty catties of jade rice had been increased to fifty.


    And for every Talisman task completed, the reward had been increased from ten spirit stones to thirty.


    If he exceeded the quota, the Lu Family would still purchase the excess Talismans at the original price.


    However, the excess Talismans would be exchanged for family contribution points instead of spirit stones.


    The family contribution points could be exchanged for spirit stones.


    They could also be used to exchange for pills, heavenly materials, and earthly treasures at the Lu Family¡¯s treasure pavilion.


    The prices would be two to three percent cheaper than the market price.


    It was a benefit for the family¡¯s disciples.


    As for the benefits, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have much of a reaction.


    Mainly because his spending habits had changed.


    Previously, he had killed a wave of rogue cultivators and earned tens of thousands of spirit stones.


    He would casually spend a few thousand spirit stones.


    So now, facing a few dozen spirit stones per month, he didn¡¯t have much of a feeling.


    ¡°Ah, I remember when I first came to the Lu Family, I only had two spirit stones per month.¡±


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    Lu Changsheng shook his head in amazement.


    He thought back to the days when he would carefully divide one spirit stone into two parts.


    ¡°Wealth and riches are fleeting, but steady and gradual progress is the true path.¡±


    ¡°After all, where did so much wealth come from?¡±


    Lu Changsheng adjusted his mindset, warning himself.


    After staying at Qingzhu Mountain for three days.


    Lu Changsheng bid farewell to his wives, rode his steel-feathered eagle, and returned to Jiulong Market.


    Actually, he wanted to stay at home for a while.


    But he couldn¡¯t help but think about the Spirit Talisman shop that needed his attention.


    In two days, it would be time to inspect the goods again.


    However, he had already spoken to the Fourth Elder.


    He wanted to ask Lu Miaoge to help take care of the shop while he rested at home for a while.


    The reason was simple.


    When he first went to Jiulong Market, he couldn¡¯t refuse.


    Moreover, he wanted to go to the market to sell the Talismans on his body.


    And to buy materials for the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, as well as to acquire the ¡®Fairy¡¯.


    But now, all these things had been taken care of, and he could take a break.


    There was no need to stay in the market all the time.


    He planned to stay at Qingzhu Mountain for a while, spending more time with his wives and children.


    Because next year, he would send Lu Ping¡¯an and the other children to the secular world.


    For now, he would take a break, stay at home, and spend more time with his children.


    The Fourth Elder agreed to Lu Changsheng¡¯s request.


    He would let Lu Miaoge take over in two months.


    Lu Changsheng would stay at home, taking care of his wives and children.


    In the future, if he had time, he could alternate with Lu Miaoge to manage the Spirit Talisman shop.


    This way, the two of them would have an easier time.


    Two days later.


    A steel-feathered eagle landed outside Jiulong Market.


    Lu Changsheng entered the market and headed towards the Spirit Talisman shop.


    ¡°Ah? Is that him!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s really fate, what a coincidence.¡±


    Just then, on the bustling street, a beautiful young girl in a purple dress saw Lu Changsheng, hesitated for a moment, and then smiled.


    The girl pretended to stroll around, following Lu Changsheng closely.


    After following him for a while, the girl saw Lu Changsheng enter a Spirit Talisman shop.


    She looked up at the sign above the shop.


    ¡°Qingzhu Lu Family Spirit Talisman Shop.¡±


    Then, the girl smiled and walked in.


    After a while, the girl smiled and walked out of the shop.


    ¡°The owner of the Qingzhu Lu Family Spirit Talisman Shop.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s a member of the Qingzhu Lu Family?¡±


    ¡°A member of a foundation-establishing family, how could he have Talismans on him, and so many of them?¡±


    The girl frowned, thinking to herself.


    ¡°This person must have a big secret, a great opportunity.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, a member of a foundation-establishing family would never have so many Talismans around them.¡±


    ¡°No wonder, when I invited him to explore the ancient tomb, he didn¡¯t bat an eye.¡±


    The girl thought to herself.


    ¡°As long as I wait for a while, the Love-locking Gu will recover its energy, and I can use it to control people.¡±


    ¡°This person has so many Talismans around him, and has even taken away two of my foundation-establishing spiritual objects. He has even gained the wealth of the Kou Clan¡¯s Five Evils.¡±


    ¡°With such secrets and opportunities, he¡¯s worthy of being the first target of my Love-locking Gu.¡±


    ¡°As long as the Love-locking Gu bites him, he¡¯ll be unable to resist my charms.¡±


    ¡°By then, all his wealth and secrets will be mine!¡±


    In the girl¡¯s heart, a dark path unfolded, and a smile appeared on her face.


    The originally clear and elegant face now had an added layer of mysterious and unpredictable charm, making it difficult for others to grasp.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng was unaware that he was being watched.


    After returning to the Spirit Talisman shop and inquiring about the recent situation with Manager Zhang Shan, he went to the third floor.


    He checked the storage room and the Talisman room.


    He looked at the puppets he had created and the second-level Talisman diagrams he had drawn, to see if he had left any traces.


    After all, he was about to return home to accompany his wife and children.


    He would hand over the shop to Lu Miaoge to manage.


    Although he usually paid attention, he still needed to confirm everything to avoid being discovered.


    After checking and confirming that there were no issues, Lu Changsheng felt relieved.


    He then took out the Talisman-making tools and began to draw the Talisman diagrams.


    A month later.


    In the Spirit Talisman shop.


    Lu Changsheng was drawing Talisman diagrams.


    Just then, a system prompt tone sounded.


    ¡¾Congratulations, the number of descendants has reached 50, and you have obtained a designated lottery reward.¡¿


    The reward for 50 children had arrived on schedule.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t show any surprise.


    ¡°A designated lottery?¡±


    But seeing this designated lottery, Lu Changsheng was slightly taken aback, feeling somewhat astonished.


    However, the next moment, he understood what this designated lottery meant.


    The lottery disk has seven areas: skills, techniques, pets, pills, spiritual treasures, treasures, and others.


    In the past, the lottery were random, and the rewards were obtained randomly from one of the regions.


    While this designated lottery allowed him to specify a region to draw from.


    ¡°A Designated lottery, designated area for the lottery?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.


    He thought to himself, ¡°System, I want to draw!¡±


    Immediately, the familiar lottery plate appeared.


    ¡°Should I draw a technique or magical treasures?¡±


    Looking at the lottery plate in front of him, Lu Changsheng thought for a moment.


    Having drawn so many times, he had already drawn from all seven regions.


    He knew that even if he could specify one, the randomness was still very high.


    Currently, if he had to choose, he was relatively inclined towards techniques and magical treasures.


    Techniques were what he currently lacked, a main cultivation technique.


    After all, this trashy Returning to the Origin Technique had been abandoned by him for many years.


    He had always wanted a Qi Refining cultivation technique.


    But these lottery, each item had a high degree of uncertainty.


    Even if he specified a technique, the system might give him a supplementary technique like the Immortal Posture.


    Or it might give him a body-tempering technique like the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    Or maybe other techniques.


    If that were the case, he would be at a loss.


    Relatively speaking, magical treasures were more stable.


    After all, magical treasures would likely be usable for cultivating the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    ¡°Magical treasures are stable, but I already have the Black Dragon Magic Bead.¡±


    ¡°If I get another magical treasure, the benefits would not be significant.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, not every magical treasure can be condensed into the body.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment before deciding to take a risk and draw a technique.


    He was really tired of this trashy Returning to the Origin Technique.


    The whole day could only be spent relying on bitter cultivation, with slow progress.


    He was waiting for a cultivation technique like the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique that could take a shortcut.


    ¡°System, draw a cultivation technique!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said immediately.


    In an instant, the roulette wheel in front of him changed.


    It was no longer a golden light rapidly rotating in seven areas.


    Instead, the cultivation technique¡¯s golden light was bursting forth on the roulette wheel.


    Various divine patterns of cultivation techniques flashed by quickly.


    Lu Changsheng saw one cultivation technique after another.


    ¡°The Heavenly Star Technique¡±


    ¡°The True Saint¡¯s Sacred Technique¡±


    ¡°The Ascension Sutra¡±


    ¡°The Great Nurturing Heaven Demon Sutra¡±


    ¡°The Thirty Six Styles of Muddy Water Battle Pills Technique¡±


    ¡°Wow, this has all kinds of cultivation techniques!¡±


    ¡°If I get a demonic cultivation technique, should I practice it or not?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes were fixed on the rapidly changing patterns in front of him, thinking to himself.


    Finally, the roulette wheel stopped.


    A jade book with a pattern of seven swords on the cover appeared in front of him, accompanied by a system prompt tone.


    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the ¡°Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique¡±¡¿


    ¡¾Reward has been sent to the system space, host can view at any time¡¿


    ¡°The Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique?¡±


    ¡°System has finally gotten it right for once!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the reward pattern in front of him, and his heart was immediately filled with excitement.


    Through the two words ¡°sword technique¡±, Lu Changsheng knew that this was a Qi Refining cultivation technique he wanted.


    Because Qi Refining cultivation techniques were just a general term, and there were many types.


    Like the Return to Origin Technique, a neutral and balanced basic cultivation technique.


    Or the wood-element cultivation technique that was good for nurturing life.


    Or the wood-fire cultivation technique that was good for alchemy and artifact refining.


    Or even poison cultivation techniques and demonic cultivation techniques, which were all part of Qi Refining cultivation techniques.


    And this cultivation technique had the words ¡°sword technique¡±, Lu Changsheng knew it was a sword-based cultivation technique.


    According to Lu Changsheng¡¯s understanding, sword-based cultivation techniques generally leaned towards killing and fighting.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind, and immediately looked towards the system space.


    Viewing the specific information about the cultivation technique he had obtained.


    ¡¾Cultivation Technique: Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique¡¿


    ¡¾Rank: Genuine Level¡¿


    ¡¾Description: The Seven Stars Sword Sect¡¯s ultimate technique, absorbing the essence of the seven stars, condensing the seven stars¡¯ sword energy, casting the seven stars¡¯ heart lamp, and forming the seven stars¡¯ sword array!¡¿


    ¡°A Genuine Level cultivation technique, this is great!¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the information about the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, and his heart was filled with excitement.


    Although the description was brief and didn¡¯t reveal much.


    But a Genuine Level cultivation technique was enough to satisfy Lu Changsheng.


    After all, with the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, Lu Changsheng had a certain understanding of Genuine Level cultivation techniques.


    The mysterious and majestic atmosphere of the cultivation technique was unparalleled.


    No matter what, it was far better than his current trashy Return to Origin Technique.


    And he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about the subsequent cultivation techniques for the Foundation Establishment stage.


    Like his current Return to Origin Technique, which could only be cultivated to the peak of Qi Refining and then stopped.


    ¡°System, transmit!¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think twice, and his spirit stirred, using the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique.


    Immediately.


    Regarding the cultivation methods and related content of the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, everything was poured into Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind like a sudden enlightenment.


    Lu Changsheng sat quietly, immersing his heart and soul in this profound sword scripture.


    After a long time¡­


    ¡°Ah, what a great Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s no wonder it¡¯s a Genuine Level technique!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s indeed a masterpiece from the system!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, revealing a look of surprise and delight.


    In just a short time, through the system¡¯s inheritance, he had already grasped the essence of the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique.


    He understood the cultivation methods, related content, and all the key points.


    This Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique has five stages.


    Corresponding to: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, and Divine Transformation, five realms.


    In other words, this technique is enough to take him to the Divine Transformation realm.


    This technique is similar to the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    Not only does it have cultivation methods, but also corresponding spiritual techniques and special characteristics.


    For example, in the Qi Refining stage, there are three corresponding spiritual techniques: Seven Stars Sword Light, Seven Stars Sword Shield, and Seven Stars Sword Escape.


    Attacking, defending, and escaping were all covered.


    Moreover, the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique¡¯s Seven Stars Sword Qi also has the characteristic of removing pill toxins.


    Most cultivators would take pills to aid their cultivation.


    However, these pills would have varying degrees of toxicity.


    Not to mention the harm they cause to the body.


    Like the Yellow Dragon Pill, if taken excessively, it would lead to pill resistance, making the pills ineffective or minimally effective.


    This is why Lu Changsheng, although he had spirit stones to buy pills to aid his cultivation, would not take them excessively.


    It¡¯s because of the pill toxins.


    But now, with the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, he can take pills without worrying about the toxins!


    However, removing pill toxins is not that simple.


    It requires time and effort to refine the toxins.


    And when refining the toxins, the physical body must endure the suffering of the sword qi.


    ¡°But this suffering is nothing compared to the benefits of taking pills without worrying about the toxins!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes sparkled.


    If he could take pills without worrying about the toxins, his cultivation speed would increase exponentially.


    Originally, he thought it would take six or seven years to break through the eighth stage of Qi Refining.


    But now, he could take pills without worrying about the toxins, greatly reducing his cultivation time.


    Moreover, each stage of the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique has corresponding magical techniques and special characteristics.


    The second stage has the Seven Stars Heart Lamp!


    The third stage has the Seven Stars Stellar Sword and the Seven Stars Sword Array!


    It¡¯s extremely powerful!


    What made Lu Changsheng even more delighted was that this Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique could be divided into multiple techniques.


    It could be split into the ¡°Sunshine Sword Technique,¡± ¡°Moonlight Sword Technique,¡± ¡°Golden Brilliance Sword Technique,¡± ¡°Star of Years Wood Brilliance Sword Technique,¡± ¡°Star of Chen Water Brilliance Sword Technique,¡± ¡°Mars Fire Brilliance Sword Technique,¡± ¡°Venus Earth Brilliance Sword Technique,¡± ¡°Life and Death Sword Chapter of the Sun and Moon Duality,¡± and the ¡°Five Luminaries Stars Life and Death Sword Canon.¡±


    The reason is simple: Genuine Level techniques are too difficult.


    Not only are they difficult to cultivate, but also difficult to comprehend.


    Only those with exceptional talent can cultivate this Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique.


    So, the Seven Stars Sword Sect divided it into multiple techniques to make it easier for disciples to cultivate.


    Allowing disciples to choose according to their Spirit Root attributes and technique characteristics.


    ¡°The Genuine Level¡¯s cultivation method is too difficult to comprehend, and it¡¯s extremely hard to cultivate.¡±


    ¡°If I didn¡¯t have the system¡¯s inheritance, I wouldn¡¯t be able to comprehend it directly. If I had to rely on myself to comprehend and cultivate, it would be almost impossible.¡±


    ¡°In the future, if the children start cultivating, even if I pass on this cultivation method to them, they will still find it very difficult to comprehend and cultivate.¡±


    ¡°However, the divided Profound Level cultivation methods, such as the ¡®Sunshine Sword Technique,¡¯ ¡®Moonlight Sword Technique,¡¯ and ¡®Golden Brilliance Sword Technique,¡¯ are relatively easier to comprehend.¡±


    ¡°If the children have exceptional innate abilities, they can start cultivating from the ¡®Life and Death Sword Chapter of the Sun and Moon Duality.''¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a sigh of relief.


    This was one aspect of the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique that Lu Changsheng was extremely delighted with.


    Not only did it solve his own cultivation method problems, but it also solved the problem of the children¡¯s cultivation methods in the future.


    Although the children¡¯s cultivation was still a long way off, at least he didn¡¯t have to worry about it anymore.

 Chapter 103: Is This Romantic Luck?

    In the Spirit Talisman Shop.Lu Changsheng sat with his eyes closed, his face solemn and stern.


    Inside his Dantian, the spiritual lake was churning and rolling, flowing slowly through his meridians and limbs.


    The originally pure white spiritual energy in the lake gradually took on a few colors.


    Moreover, seven small sword silhouettes appeared and disappeared on the surface of the lake.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and exhaled a turbid breath.


    ¡°The Return to Origin Technique may be trash, but it¡¯s not entirely useless.¡±


    ¡°Its spiritual energy is neutral and has no attributes, making it easy to convert to other techniques.¡±


    ¡°If I were to cultivate another technique, it would be difficult to convert my spiritual energy to the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, and it might even cause my cultivation to regress.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed inward at the spiritual energy in his Dantian, thinking to himself.


    He had just attempted to convert his cultivation to the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique.


    He needed to convert the spiritual energy of the Return to Origin Technique to the spiritual energy of the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique.


    He found the process to be surprisingly smooth.


    Although some spiritual energy would be lost, it wasn¡¯t a major issue.


    ¡°It¡¯ll take around three to four months for my spiritual energy to fully convert to the Seven Stars spiritual energy.¡±


    ¡°This Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique is indeed a Genuine Level technique, and the spiritual energy it cultivates is not only three to four times thicker than my original spiritual energy but also more overbearing and domineering.¡±


    ¡°Once my spiritual energy is fully converted to the Seven Stars spiritual energy, I¡¯ll be able to rival Qi Refining eighth-stage or even ninth-stage cultivators.¡±


    ¡°This is what they mean by a solid foundation, and when I break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, I¡¯ll be unstoppable!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the spiritual energy in the lake, unable to contain his excitement.


    He had initially wanted a good technique to solidify his foundation and make future progress easier.


    Now that he had obtained this Genuine Level technique, his foundation would be unshakeable.


    ¡°Qi Refining seventh-stage is comparable to Qi Refining ninth-stage, doesn¡¯t that mean I¡¯ll be able to challenge higher stages in the future?¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯ve encountered many enemies who are stronger than me, and it¡¯s not just about cultivation level, but also about tactics.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, then shook his head.


    He suddenly felt that this situation wasn¡¯t suitable for a technique that leaned towards killing and fighting.


    On one hand, he had always been kind and didn¡¯t like to fight.


    On the other hand, he usually relied on external objects to fight, not his own cultivation level.


    In this situation, cultivating a technique that focused on nurturing life or escaping would be more suitable for him.


    However, since he had already obtained the technique and started cultivating, Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t dwell on it.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng felt that techniques focused on nurturing life or escaping weren¡¯t necessarily suitable for him.


    As he progressed on his cultivation journey, conflicts and battles would be unavoidable.


    Currently, in the Qi Refining stage, he could rely on the system¡¯s rewards to overcome his enemies.


    However, as his cultivation level increased, the help from external objects like Talismans, puppets, and treasures would dwindle.


    He wouldn¡¯t be able to rely on them to overcome his enemies like he did now.


    At that time, his own cultivation would become crucial.


    Looking outside, the sky had darkened.


    Lu Changsheng stood up and walked out of the Spirit Talisman Shop, heading home.


    And at this moment¡­


    Above the wine shop opposite the Lu Family Spirit Talisman shop.


    A beautiful young girl with a purple dress sat by the window, her face as lovely as a flower.


    Her white and tender arm supported her cheek, gazing out the window with a bored expression.


    When the girl saw Lu Changsheng come out of the Spirit Talisman shop, her eyes suddenly lit up.


    ¡°In order to let the Love-locking Gu recover quickly, I¡¯m willing to pay any price, don¡¯t let me down.¡±


    The girl looked at Lu Changsheng¡¯s figure, murmuring to herself.


    Then, she raised her palm.


    And then¡­


    The girl¡¯s small, white palm opened, and a blood-red, crystal-like Gu insect about an inch long emerged.


    ¡°Little guy, it¡¯s your turn soon.¡±


    The girl said to the Love-locking Gu.


    The Gu insect seemed to understand the girl¡¯s words, nodding its small antennae.


    Seeing this, the girl also smiled, grasping her palm and walking out of the inn.


    Through her observations, she had already figured out Lu Changsheng¡¯s daily routine.


    It was basically between the Spirit Talisman shop and his residence, a straight line.


    And she had also staked out the area.


    She knew the street Lu Changsheng would take home, which was usually deserted.


    It was a good place to take action, a good opportunity.


    Taking action in the city would be risky, but at the same time, people in the city would be less vigilant, making it easier to succeed.


    If she chose to take action outside the city, she thought of Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman treasures, his behaviour of bombarding with stacks of Talismans.


    It made her think of the time she was almost killed by Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman treasures.


    But thinking about it, Lu Changsheng would be affected by the Love-locking Gu, and would gradually fall in love with her, making her heart feel comfortable.


    ¡°What revenge could be better than making your former enemy fall deeply in love with you?¡±


    The purple-dressed girl looked at Lu Changsheng¡¯s back, and a smile appeared on her beautiful face.


    When she saw Lu Changsheng enter the alley, and there was no one else around, the girl immediately called out.


    ¡°Daoist Lu, please wait!¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard someone calling him, and his footsteps paused.


    He turned around to see a beautiful, purple-dressed girl waving at him, walking quickly towards him.


    ¡°Ah, did you call me, miss?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the purple-dressed girl, somewhat surprised.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, I heard that Daoist Lu is a Talisman master, so I have a favor to ask of you.¡±


    The purple-dressed girl smiled and said, walking quickly towards Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and was somewhat surprised.


    Although it was no secret that he was a Talisman master, he didn¡¯t know this girl.


    A stranger suddenly asking for his help made him feel puzzled.


    ¡°Just¡­¡±


    The purple-dressed girl was about to speak, but a purple, eerie glow suddenly appeared in her eyes.


    It was as if her eyes were shining brightly, captivating Lu Changsheng¡¯s soul, making him feel dizzy for a moment.


    However, just as Lu Changsheng was about to fall into a trance, the Cold Jade Spirit Pendant on his chest emitted a clear, spiritual energy.


    This allowed him to quickly regain his senses.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    Lu Changsheng came back to his senses, immediately realizing that something was off.


    The purple-dressed girl in front of him was suspicious!


    The other party had just cast some kind of spell on him.


    He was about to activate the protective charm of his law robe and the Cold Jade Pendant.


    However, at that instant, he felt a numb and piercing pain in his neck.


    It was as if something had bitten him.


    Causing his spirit to tremble slightly.


    But in that instant,


    ¡°Rumble!¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt a powerful will erupting from the Peach Blossom Gu between his eyebrows.


    This will was like a volcanic eruption, overflowing like a river.


    It was like a majestic beast that was provoked and released its majesty!


    It suppressed his throbbing mind.


    The pink peach blossom mark that had been hidden in Lu Changsheng¡¯s forehead could not help but emerge automatically, with a bright pink light.


    ¡°Hissss!¡±


    As the Peach Blossom Gu¡¯s will erupted, a faint humming sound arose.


    Lu Changsheng immediately heard a faint ¡®buzzing¡¯ sound.


    And saw a small, entirely blood-red insect quickly flying away from his neck.


    Lu Changsheng saw this and immediately used his spiritual power to wrap his hand, grasping the small creature tightly.


    Like an eagle catching a rabbit, he directly grasped the small thing in his hand.


    Then, he took out a stack of Talismans and looked at the purple-clothed girl in front of him.


    ¡°Hissss!¡±


    The purple-skirted girl groaned at this moment


    She looked at Lu Changsheng with disbelief.


    Unaware of what was happening.


    The Love-locking Gu had somehow gone wrong.


    In that instant, she felt a powerful will emanating from the Love-locking Gu, causing her spirit to tremble.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng, the two of them locked eyes.


    Under this gaze, the purple-clothed girl¡¯s heart fluttered.


    Feeling a special emotion rising in her heart. s?a??h th? N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Making her feel that the Lu Changsheng in front of her was extremely pleasing to the eye, and she unconsciously wanted to get close to him.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on!?¡±


    This emotion had just risen in her heart, and the purple-clothed girl realized something was amiss.


    She had a very clear understanding of herself.


    The Lu Changsheng in front of her was handsome and extraordinary, but was she someone who would be swayed by appearances?


    How could she possibly develop feelings for someone just because of their looks?


    Besides, she had been secretly observing Lu Changsheng for some time.


    And had never had such emotions before.


    ¡°Is the Love-locking Gu malfunctioning?¡±


    ¡°Could it be¡­ that the Gu Insect is counter-attacking?¡±


    Seeing the pink peach blossom mark on Lu Changsheng¡¯s forehead, the purple-clothed girl suspected that something was amiss.


    Lu Changsheng must have some kind of extraordinary treasure.


    Or a Gu Insect even more powerful and overbearing than the Love-locking Gu.


    Causing her Love-locking Gu to fail and triggering a counter-attack.


    ¡°This is impossible!¡±


    ¡°The Love-locking Gu is already close to being a Heavenly Spirit Gu, even if it¡¯s severely injured and hasn¡¯t recovered, it shouldn¡¯t have a counter-attack like this.¡±


    ¡°How could he possibly have such a treasure, or a Heavenly Spirit Gu, which is almost extinct?¡±


    As soon as this guess emerged, the purple-clad girl¡¯s heart was like a stormy sea, filled with disbelief.


    She looked at Lu Changsheng in front of her, and felt a sense of intimacy growing in her heart.


    This intimacy made her feel unprecedented terror.


    As the host of Love-locking Gu, she was very clear about Love-locking Gu¡¯s overbearing nature.


    Once someone was bitten by Love-locking Gu, they would uncontrollably develop romantic feelings towards her.


    These romantic feelings would intensify with time and contact.


    Ultimately, the love would become irresistible, and they would even be willing to die for her!


    Now that the Gu Insect had counterattacked, Love-locking Gu¡¯s effects had reversed, falling onto herself, the host.


    So, from now on, she would uncontrollably develop romantic feelings towards Lu Changsheng in front of her, gradually falling deeply in love, and even willing to die for him!


    ¡°Haha!¡±


    Before she could think further, Lu Changsheng had already used a Talisman, and was driving the Qingyan Sword to attack her.


    Even though dueling was forbidden in the city, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t just stand by and do nothing when the purple-clad girl attacked him.


    ¡°No way, I must leave quickly, and get far away!¡±


    ¡°I must escape the influence of Love-locking Gu!¡±


    The girl saw the incoming attack, and didn¡¯t dare think twice.


    She formed a protective aura around herself, took out several Talismans, and used them to directly counter Lu Changsheng¡¯s attack.


    Then, with a muffled hum, she transformed into a residual shadow and quickly escaped.


    At this moment, she didn¡¯t dare think too much.


    She didn¡¯t even care about the Love-locking Gu she had obtained with great difficulty, which had fallen into Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands.


    She just wanted to leave quickly, while Love-locking Gu¡¯s effects had not yet influenced her mind.


    Get far away from Lu Changsheng¡¯s location.


    Otherwise, as time passed, the closer she got to him, the faster her romantic feelings would spread.


    By then, even if Lu Changsheng wanted to kill her, she would still be willing.


    Lu Changsheng saw the purple-clad girl transform into a residual shadow and disappear, and wanted to chase after her, but thought better of it.


    Her speed was too fast, and without using Talismans, he couldn¡¯t catch up.


    Besides, they were in a busy street.


    There were people coming and going, and he couldn¡¯t take out a large number of Talismans.


    ¡°Who is she, and why did she suddenly attack me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the spot where the purple-clad girl had disappeared, feeling puzzled.


    He didn¡¯t know when he had offended her, and why she had attacked him.


    ¡°Could it be because of those stolen goods, and someone was watching me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    But he felt it was unlikely.


    If someone was watching him, they wouldn¡¯t attack him in the city like that.


    Later¡­


    He looked at the small thing he had caught in his hand.


    It was a less-than-inch-long, entirely blood-red insect.


    ¡°What is this?¡±


    ¡°Insect, Gu Insect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the blood-red Gu Insect in his hand, which was trembling slightly, and frowned.


    ¡°Could it be that she was trying to poison me just now?¡±


    He thought back to when he was bitten by the blood-red Gu Insect, and his heart had been stirred.


    Immediately after, the Peach Blossom Gu on his forehead had burst forth with a strong will, suppressing the disturbance, and Lu Changsheng had a guess.


    After obtaining the Peach Blossom Gu, Lu Changsheng had also read a lot of information about Gu Insects.


    He knew that Gu Insects were like demonic beasts.


    Their bloodline suppression was very severe.


    For example, the Nine Netherworld Hound, a heavenly demonic beast, had a bloodline suppression effect on ordinary demonic beasts.


    Ordinary demonic beasts, when facing the Nine Netherworld Hound, would have their battle strength reduced by third due to the pressure.


    Gu Insect was no exception.


    In fact, it was even more severe.


    He had the Peach Blossom Gu, a Heavenly Spirit Gu, which could immunize him against many Gu Insect effects.


    If other Gu Insects were to infect him, it would be equivalent to provoking the Peach Blossom Gu, triggering its instinctive resistance.


    Earlier, the Peach Blossom Gu had sensed this situation.


    Just then, the Peach Blossom Gu in his eyebrow transmitted a faint wave.


    Indicating that he had just received a wave of Romantic Luck.


    ¡°Romantic Luck?¡±


    ¡°This is great, where did this Romantic Luck come from?¡±


    Lu Changsheng furrowed his brow, feeling puzzled.


    He couldn¡¯t understand how this Romantic Luck had occurred.


    ¡°Wait, could this Romantic Luck be related to that purple-clothed girl?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought back to the purple-clothed girl who had escaped earlier.


    ¡°But how did I get Romantic Luck with her?¡±


    ¡°The Peach Blossom Gu has received Romantic Luck, indicating that I have a peach blossom relationship with her.¡±


    ¡°But I¡¯ve only just met her, how did this happen?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was completely baffled at this moment.


    He couldn¡¯t understand the situation with the purple-clothed girl and this Romantic Luck.


    ¡°Wait, I remember reading about a Gu Insect called the Love Insect in a book.¡±


    ¡°This Love Insect is a type of mother-child Gu, where the mother Gu can implant the child Gu into someone, making them fall in love with the owner and unable to leave them for life.¡±


    ¡°Could it be that this Gu Insect is the Love Insect I read about in ancient texts?¡±


    ¡°Did the purple-clothed girl try to infect me with the Love Insect, but because of the Peach Blossom Gu, I didn¡¯t fall in love with her, and instead, she fell in love with me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the blood-colored Gu Insect in his hand, his eyes narrowing as he made a guess.


    Although this guess was far-fetched.


    But Lu Changsheng could only think of this possibility.


    It was a forced explanation, but he couldn¡¯t think of anything else.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s too ridiculous.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, feeling that if this were true, the Peach Blossom Gu¡¯s Romantic Luck was too overbearing.


    It was like being forced into a situation.


    He hadn¡¯t even seen the girl before, and yet, he had received Romantic Luck.


    ¡°But the Love Insect shouldn¡¯t be like this, right?¡±


    ¡°The Love Insect is a type of mother-child Gu, where the host has the mother Gu, and the target needs to be implanted with the child Gu.¡±


    ¡°Only then will the target fall in love with the host and be unable to leave them.¡±


    ¡°This Gu Insect bit me, and under the Peach Blossom Gu¡¯s will, it immediately wanted to escape, which doesn¡¯t match the description of the Love Insect.¡±


    ¡°Or perhaps this is a Gu Insect similar to the Love Insect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the blood-colored Gu Insect in his hand, feeling that it didn¡¯t quite match the description of the Love Insect he had read about.


    ¡°Whatever, I¡¯m too lazy to think about it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was too lazy to continue thinking about it.


    He touched the wound on his neck.


    There was only a small wound, which had almost healed.


    In his heart, he thought that this blood-colored Gu Insect was quite formidable.


    To think that he had cultivated the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, making his physical body comparable to magical weapons.


    Yet, this blood-colored Gu Insect had managed to break through his defenses with just one bite.


    ¡°However, this Peach Blossom Gu is really difficult to handle. It¡¯s good, but every time it¡¯s a bit mysterious.¡±


    ¡°And if things go wrong, it might lead to a catastrophe, becoming a Peach Blossom Calamity.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt a bit frustrated about this unpredictable Romantic Luck.


    Every time there was Romantic Luck, it would be accompanied by unexpected events.


    Especially the first time, when he directly got a Core Formation sister.


    If he had made a slight mistake back then, it would have led to a Peach Blossom Calamity.


    But he couldn¡¯t bear to give up the Peach Blossom Gu.


    ¡°At least the benefits of the Peach Blossom Gu outweigh its drawbacks. Not only does it bring Romantic Luck, but it also makes me immune to the effects of most Gu Insects.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, situations like this would be dangerous.¡±


    ¡°Really, if I were to be infatuated with someone, that would be a disaster.¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.


    ¡°Ah, the methods of cultivators are truly unpredictable, making it difficult for people to guard against them.¡±


    ¡°I should be more careful and vigilant in the future. Although the city prohibits private dueling, it doesn¡¯t mean there¡¯s no danger.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.


    Thinking back to the situation earlier, he realized he had indeed been too careless, leading to some passivity.


    ¡°But how should I handle this thing?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the blood-colored Gu Insect in his hand.


    He suddenly thought about how to deal with this Gu Insect.

 Chapter 104: The Overbearing Love-locking Gu!

    ¡°According to my guess, this should be a Gu Insect of the Love Gu type.¡±¡°That purple-clothed woman from earlier was bitten by this Gu insect, which led to her developing romantic feelings for me and giving me a wave of Romantic Luck.¡±


    ¡°Generally speaking, if a Gu insect dies, its effects will also disappear.¡±


    ¡°So this Gu insect cannot be killed, not only can¡¯t it be killed, but it must be well taken care of, and only then will I have the opportunity to take revenge in the future!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the wilted blood-red Gu insect in his hand, thinking to himself.


    That purple-clothed woman had inexplicably attacked him, using a Gu insect to harm him.


    If he didn¡¯t have the Peach Blossom Gu by his side, he might have fallen for it and become her lapdog.


    How could he let such a great grudge go so easily?


    He must take revenge!


    If he killed this Gu insect now, making the effects on the woman disappear, wouldn¡¯t that be equivalent to letting her off the hook?


    So he decided to take good care of this Gu insect.


    As long as he had this Gu insect in hand, he would have an additional means of control when he met her again in the future.


    ¡°Speaking of which, can I refine this Gu insect and use it for myself?¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed as he suddenly thought of this.


    Based on the situation just now, he could clearly feel that this Gu insect was not ordinary.


    It wasn¡¯t a normal Gu insect.


    If he could refine it, he might be able to explore its effects and use it for himself.


    ¡°This is not something that can be attempted lightly.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll take a look at the Gu insect¡¯s documentation later and see if I can find any information about this insect.¡±


    ¡°After all, Gu insects are not something to be trifled with. They¡¯re fierce and difficult to tame, and extremely difficult to refine.¡±


    ¡°Back then, I was able to refine the Peach Blossom Gu because it was extracted from the system.¡±


    ¡°This Gu insect is not simple, and now that it has a master, if I try to refine and tame it, one misstep could lead to problems, or even counterattacks.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately dispelled the idea of refining this Gu insect.


    He didn¡¯t even know what kind of Gu insect this was or what its situation was.


    If he rashly tried to refine it, unexpected accidents might occur.


    After all, refining the Peach Blossom Gu had taught him that refining a Gu insect was extremely difficult.


    Back then, if the Peach Blossom Gu hadn¡¯t been extracted from the system and hadn¡¯t actively cooperated with him, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to refine it.


    This Gu insect, although not as extraordinary as the Peach Blossom Gu, was still clearly not ordinary.


    Refining it would definitely not be easy.


    Immediately,


    Lu Changsheng took out a jade box from his storage bag.


    He placed the wilted blood-red Gu insect inside.


    And then stuck a sealing talisman on top to prevent the Gu insect from escaping.


    Then, he found a magical weapons shop.


    He spent thirty spirit stones to buy a special Gu Insect container.


    And he spent fifty spirit stones to buy a spirit pet bag.


    The storage bag cannot hold living creatures.


    Even with the Gu Insect container, this blood-colored Gu Insect can only be placed in the spirit pet bag and cannot be placed in the storage bag.


    And the only spirit pet bag he had was the one given to him by the Lu Family to hold the steel-feathered eagle.


    So he bought one himself.


    In the future, it can also be used to hold the Nine Netherworld Hound.


    Moreover, for demonic beasts and Gu Insects of different species, it¡¯s best not to put them together.


    Otherwise, unexpected things might happen.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t dare to put the blood-colored Gu Insect and the steel-feathered eagle together.


    After finishing all this, Lu Changsheng returned home.


    At the same time,


    A purple-dressed girl hastily left Jiulong Market.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°How could he possibly have such a rare treasure, a Heavenly Spirit Gu Insect of this level!¡±


    At this moment, Meng Xiaochan still couldn¡¯t believe everything that had just happened.


    It felt like a dream.


    If it weren¡¯t for the Love-locking Gu not being in her hand, and the lingering emotions in her heart, she would really think she was dreaming.


    She couldn¡¯t believe that the Love-locking Gu she had worked so hard to get had been lost.


    Not only was the Love-locking Gu lost, but she had also been counter-attacked by the Gu Insect and had fallen into a trap.


    ¡°Damn it! I must kill him and take back the Love-locking Gu!¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, no matter how far I run, the Love-locking Gu will still affect me!¡±


    Meng Xiaochan gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with hatred.


    However, as soon as she had this thought, her heart suddenly felt a pang of pain.


    The image of Lu Changsheng¡¯s handsome face appeared in her mind, making her feel a sense of intimacy.


    She felt that she couldn¡¯t have such a thought, and how could she harm him.


    ¡°Hehehe!¡±


    ¡°This Love-locking Gu is too terrifying, too overbearing!¡±


    Meng Xiaochan covered her chest, which was in pain, and took a few deep breaths.


    After a while, she used a secret technique to calm her mind and spirit, and a determined look appeared in her eyes.


    ¡°No, I can¡¯t think about him anymore. Otherwise, the Love-locking Gu will continue to influence me, and its influence will only grow stronger.¡±


    ¡°I must hurry up and break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. Only then will I have a chance to escape the influence of the Love-locking Gu and restrict it!¡±


    ¡°The Purple Mist Secret Realm is about to open, and if I can gain something from it, I¡¯ll have a 70% chance of succeeding in Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Meng Xiaochan didn¡¯t dare to think anymore.


    She took out a flying leaf magical weapon from her storage bag, turned into a stream of light, and quickly left.


    Lu Changsheng returned home as usual.


    He didn¡¯t pay much attention to the purple-dressed girl¡¯s affairs.


    This matter was too mysterious and confusing for him.


    He had no idea what was going on.


    After chatting with his wives and concubines, and finishing dinner,


    He went to sleep accompanied by his three wives.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng came to the Ink Cloud Pavilion.


    This was a bookstore where he often bought books.


    The store mainly sold cultivation methods and techniques.


    In addition to the matters of the Cultivation world, there are also books on strange events, geography, and human emotions.


    Lu Changsheng and the shopkeeper negotiated the price of a few books about Gu Insect.


    ¡°Nine spirit stones, a fair price,¡± said the shopkeeper.


    The shopkeeper handed Lu Changsheng three books.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t haggle over the price.


    In the Cultivation world, knowledge is tightly controlled, so books are always expensive.


    These are just ordinary books.


    Some techniques, like spells and martial arts, can cost tens or even hundreds of spirit stones.


    He had also inquired about the price of the second-level inheritance of the Hundred Arts.


    The other party said it depends on the specific skill.


    Moreover, the second-level inheritance also has its good and bad points, and the price needs to be estimated according to the situation.


    Through several casual conversations, Lu Changsheng had a rough estimate of the value of the second-level Beast Taming inheritance he had obtained.


    That inheritance could be sold for around a thousand spirit stones.


    However, if he wanted to sell it, he would need to sign a contract and make a vow, promising not to sell or reveal any related information.


    Since he wasn¡¯t in dire need of money, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t plan to sell the second-grade Beast Taming inheritance.


    He put away the three books and returned to the Spirit talisman shop, then began to read.


    It took him an entire morning to finish reading the three books.


    ¡°It seems that the blood-colored Gu Insect is even rarer than I imagined.¡±


    Lu Changsheng put down the book and let out a soft sigh.


    The three books introduced a lot of knowledge about Gu Insects.


    They also introduced many common Gu Insects.


    But he didn¡¯t see any information related to the blood-colored Gu Insect.


    ¡°This is within my expectations; that blood-colored Gu Insect doesn¡¯t seem like an ordinary Gu Insect.¡±


    ¡°The Gu Insects introduced in these three books are mostly Ordinary Gu and Spirit Gu.¡±


    ¡°That blood-colored Gu Insect is probably a Mystic Spirit Gu, or even an Earth Spirit Gu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    As for the Heavenly Spirit Gu, he didn¡¯t think it was likely.


    Because his Peach Blossom Gu was a Heavenly Spirit Gu.


    If the blood-colored Gu Insect was a Heavenly Spirit Gu, it wouldn¡¯t have caused the backlash.


    Through his recent reading, he also knew that Gu Insect backlash was extremely rare.


    Only when the gu insects differ by one rank, and there is a certain difference in strength, will it appear.


    His Peach Blossom Gu, although a Heavenly Spirit Gu, wasn¡¯t very powerful.


    It was only at the First Transformation peak.


    It could only break through to the Second Transformation after he, the master, broke through the Foundation Establishment stage.


    So Lu Changsheng guessed that the blood-colored Gu Insect was at most an Earth Spirit Gu.


    Thinking of this, Lu Changsheng took out the Gu Insect jar from his Spirit Pet bag.


    He opened the lid and looked at the blood-colored Gu Insect inside.


    It was still in a weak and listless state.


    ¡°Will this thing starve to death if I just leave it like this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the blood-colored Gu Insect¡¯s half-dead appearance and slightly furrowed his brow.


    After all, Gu Insects also need to eat.


    Like the Peach Blossom Gu, which was quite special and fed on Romantic Luck.


    So he didn¡¯t need to feed it normally.


    But the Gu Insect in front of him didn¡¯t know what to eat either.


    If it starved to death, that would be quite embarrassing.


    After some thought, Lu Changsheng tried the most straightforward method.


    He took out various spiritual foods from his storage bag and put them in the Gu container to see if it would eat.


    After multiple attempts, Lu Changsheng saw that the Gu Insect would eat a type of ¡°Blood Spirit Liquid¡±.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Seeing that the Gu Insect could eat, Lu Changsheng also felt relieved.


    He let it eat a drop and then put the Blood Spirit Liquid away.


    He planned to give it a drop or two every few days.


    Letting it maintain a state of being on the verge of death, half-dead and half-alive.


    What if it grew too well and escaped?


    Before he knew it, half a month had passed.


    On this day, Lu Changsheng received a notification from the White Jade Tower.


    They said that a batch of exclusive servant girls had arrived, and asked if Lu Changsheng was interested.


    If he was interested, he could go take a look.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately went to the White Jade Tower.


    He wanted to see what kind of exclusive servant girls they had.


    But after taking a look, Lu Changsheng directly bid farewell to Feng Jiuniang.


    These servant girls were indeed not bad.


    Their appearances and figures were all top-notch.


    Not only did they possess Spirit Root qualifications, but they had also cultivated a certain dual-cultivation method, which would aid in their cultivation and even help them break through boundaries.


    But the prices were too expensive.


    Even the cheapest ones cost at least a thousand spirit stones.


    It was simply a few thousand spirit stones.


    Faced with such prices, Lu Changsheng could only bid farewell.


    ¡°Sigh, I¡¯m still too poor, it seems.¡±


    ¡°This White Jade Tower is currently not something I can afford at this stage.¡±


    After leaving the White Jade Tower, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but shake his head.


    At the White Jade Tower, he could still afford ordinary servant girls.


    But these servant girls with Spirit Root qualifications, who had reached a certain stage, were beyond his means, and his daily income couldn¡¯t support such expenses.


    ¡°However, I already have enough wives and servant girls, and there¡¯s no need to buy more for now.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve already spent a lot of money on wives and servant girls.¡±


    ¡°The daily expenses for this aspect are also quite high.¡±


    ¡°If I were to spend more money on this, it would affect my own living expenses.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, I¡¯ll be heading back to Qingzhu Mountain soon, and there¡¯s no need to add more servant girls.¡±


    ¡°The courtyard at Jiulong Market is already overcrowded.¡±


    Lu Changsheng walked on the street, thinking to himself.


    He had come here to take a look, thinking that if there were suitable and affordable servant girls, he could add one or two.


    If not, then there was no need.


    After all, the income from the Lu Family, as well as his own income from selling talismans to Hong Yi, added up to only two to three hundred spirit stones per month.


    Compared to before, it was a huge sum, but still¡­


    However, with so many wives and children, their daily expenses on spirit rice, spiritual vegetables, spiritual tea, and demonic beast meat are not small.


    Lu Changsheng had calculated that these expenses alone would cost around 70 to 80 spirit stones per month.


    He would occasionally buy small gifts for his wives and children, which also cost a significant amount of money.


    Adding to that, he needed to purchase Pills for his cultivation, and other miscellaneous expenses, which further depleted his spirit stones.


    So, he didn¡¯t have much savings.


    For example, the second-grade puppet he had crafted still hadn¡¯t been equipped with a medium-grade spirit stone.


    This was because he couldn¡¯t afford to save up enough money.


    ¡°However, now that I¡¯ve revealed my top-grade talisman skills, once I can stably provide top-grade talismans, my income will increase significantly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a sigh.


    Although he was now known as a top-grade talisman master, his talisman creation rate was still slow and couldn¡¯t be rushed. S?a??h the N?v?lFir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    So, for now, the talismans he created, as well as the Lu Family tasks, were mostly medium-grade.


    Once he could stably produce top-grade talismans, his income would increase significantly.


    ¡°Moreover, for me, the current priority is to enhance my cultivation.¡±


    ¡°With the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, once I¡¯ve fully converted my spiritual power to seven-star spiritual power, I¡¯ll be able to take Pills without any restrictions.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be able to increase my cultivation speed!¡±


    ¡°As long as my cultivation increases, not only will my income increase, but it will also be easier to find wives and concubines.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He planned to focus his energy on cultivation from now on.


    As long as his cultivation increased, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about having few wives and concubines!


    After all, in this world, cultivation was the key to success.


    As long as one had the power, any fairy, goddess, demoness, or princess would not be a problem.


    Half a month later.


    Inside the Spiritual talisman shop.


    Lu Changsheng was creating talismans.


    He heard Zhang Shan say that Lu Miaoge had arrived.


    He immediately went downstairs to welcome her.


    ¡°Changseng.¡±


    Lu Miaoge smiled and nodded when she saw Lu Changsheng.


    She was still wearing a white dress, her face as clear as snow, her hair lightly curled and scattered over her shoulders, exuding an elegant and refined aura.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, you¡¯re here.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m troubling you this time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Lu Miaoge in a familiar tone.


    Later, he accompanied Lu Miaoge to the third floor, poured her a cup of spiritual tea, and handed it to her.


    ¡°It¡¯s no trouble, I¡¯m not busy these days.¡±


    Lu Miaoge gently shook her head, her voice clear and gentle.


    ¡°It¡¯s still troubling you.¡±


    ¡°But if you have anything to attend to, Sister Miaoge, feel free to leave, and I¡¯ll come over.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing important to do when I go back this time. I can come over at any time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    He was preparing to head back, mainly to focus on his cultivation and spend more time with his wives and children.


    It didn¡¯t mean he wouldn¡¯t come back after he left.


    As for the income of this spiritual talisman shop, he didn¡¯t care much about it.


    However, it would be inconvenient for him to return to Qingzhu Mountain.


    He would need to come to Jiulong Market to buy or handle some things.


    ¡°Okay, good.¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded lightly.


    Then, she smiled and said, ¡°By the way, congratulations on becoming a top-grade talisman master.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just luck, and I couldn¡¯t compare to you, Sister Miaoge. I also owe it to your guidance back then.¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed and said.


    Back when he and Lu Miaoge were at the spiritual talisman shop, she would occasionally check on his progress, teaching him how to draw talismans.


    Although he didn¡¯t use it, it was still her kind intention.


    Mentioning this now also helped to build their relationship, and it had been a while since they last met.


    ¡°When are you planning to return to Qingzhu Mountain?¡± Lu Miaoge asked with a slight smile.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be going back with the Second Elder.¡± Lu Changsheng replied.


    Since Second Elder was going, he naturally wanted to hitch a ride.


    He would also bring Lu Zi¡¯er, Lu Qing¡¯er, and Xiao Qing back with him.


    The other servants would stay in Jiulong Market for now.


    The house was rented for five years, and he would need to come back anyway.


    Leaving the servants here would also give him an excuse to return to Jiulong Market.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll stay here for now,¡± Lu Miaoge said.


    ¡°You can let me know when you¡¯re about to leave, and I¡¯ll come to see you off.¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded slightly.


    The two of them chatted for a while, discussing Lu Miaoyang¡¯s matters and topics related to talismans.


    After chatting for a bit, Lu Changsheng suggested going to Jade Feast Pavilion for a meal.


    When they arrived at Jade Feast Pavilion, Lu Changsheng saw Yu Miaocheng and greeted him.


    He mentioned that he would be returning to Qingzhu Mountain soon.


    If anything happened, he could send a letter to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Although it was unlikely that anything would happen, he wasn¡¯t going to disappear forever.


    But since they had known each other for so long, it was only polite to say goodbye.


    After returning home, he also said goodbye to Gao He.


    As for Xiaolong, he wasn¡¯t at home.


    He remembered seeing him three or four months ago.


    He couldn¡¯t help but worry that his neighbor might have encountered some accident.


    Half a month passed quickly.


    On this day, Second Elder sent someone to the spiritual talisman shop to inform Lu Changsheng about returning to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Lu Changsheng asked how many seats were available on Second Elder¡¯s flying boat.


    The other party told him there were three seats.


    ¡°Only three seats?¡± Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.


    He was planning to bring Lu Zi¡¯er, Lu Qing¡¯er, and Xiao Qing back with him.


    With only three seats, he could only let the three girls take the flying boat, and he would have to ride the steel-feathered eagle.


    ¡°Changseng, if you have many wives and servants, you can ask for a spiritual boat to send you back,¡± Lu Miaoge said, seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng was preparing to return, to accompany his wives and children, and to rest.


    In this situation, it was natural to bring his wives and servants back with him.


    ¡°Oh, is there such a thing in the market?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was surprised to hear this.


    He had been in Jiulong Market for so long, but he didn¡¯t know that he could hire a spirit boat to send people.


    If that was the case, he couldn¡¯t help but think of bringing Guan Xin, Yu Yao, Shao Yuyao, Xiao Yueru, Yun Qianqian, and the five children back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    After all¡­


    In the following days, he planned to stay in Qingzhu Mountain for a long time, to cultivate in peace, and to accompany his wives.


    It would be better to leave the wives and children in Qingzhu Mountain.


    Although the Lu Family¡¯s ancestral matters had made the Lu Family¡¯s situation unfavorable, at least they didn¡¯t have to worry too much for the next few years.


    ¡°The Spirit Boat Pavilion in the market is a business that specializes in transporting cultivators, and they often communicate with other markets.¡±


    ¡°You can directly charter a spirit boat to Qingzhu Mountain, but I¡¯m not too clear about the price.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s face was clear and elegant, and her voice was warm and gentle.


    ¡°Okay, thank you, Sister Miaoge. I¡¯ll go ask the Spirit Boat Pavilion.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, and immediately went out to the Spirit Boat Pavilion.


    He knew the Spirit Boat Pavilion, which not only sold flying boats but also spirit boats.


    There were seven or eight large spirit boats, specially designed to transport cultivators and goods.


    They did business with other markets and powers, exchanging goods and services.


    But he didn¡¯t expect that they could also charter a boat.


    Lu Changsheng went out and arrived at the Spirit Boat Pavilion.


    He inquired about the price of chartering a spirit boat to Qingzhu Mountain.


    After asking about the number of people, the person in charge of the Spirit Boat Pavilion told Lu Changsheng that it would cost 160 spirit stones.


    Hearing this price, Lu Changsheng¡¯s first reaction was that it was expensive.


    He wanted to negotiate the price.


    But the other party directly refused to negotiate.


    They said that this charter would include sending people to escort them, ensuring their safety.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He paid a deposit of 50 spirit stones and booked a spirit boat.


    It would depart in three days, directly to Qingzhu Mountain.

 Chapter 105: The More Children, the Better; No Need for Others to Support You in Old Age!

    Three days later.Lu Changsheng bid farewell to Lu Miaoge and boarded the Spirit Boat Pavilion¡¯s spirit boat, accompanied by his numerous wives and children, to return to Qingzhu Mountain.


    This spirit boat was a small, high-speed flying boat that could seat fifteen people.


    Apart from Lu Changsheng and his wives and children, the Spirit Boat Pavilion had also arranged for a cultivator to control the spirit boat and two Qi Refining cultivators to provide protection.


    This made Lu Changsheng nod in approval, thinking that the 160 spirit stones spent were worth it.


    Moreover, with the Spirit Boat Pavilion¡¯s reputation, it was unlikely that anyone would dare to attack their flying boat.


    A day and a half later, the spirit boat landed safely on Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Lu Changsheng led his wives and children off the spirit boat and entered Qingzhu Mountain.


    If he had brought so many wives and children back to Qingzhu Mountain in the past, it would have been a big deal.


    But now, as a top-grade Talisman Master, his benefits and status have increased.


    So, bringing a few wives and children back was no longer an issue.


    However, he still needed to register and report to the authorities.


    Later, Lu Changsheng led his wives to Qingzhu Mountain Manor and reported to Uncle Fu.


    Uncle Fu looked at Lu Changsheng, who was accompanied by eight women, each holding a child, and was at a loss for words.


    He recalled the scene from a few years ago when Lu Changsheng had brought back Qu Zhenzhen and two foreign women.


    But he couldn¡¯t say anything about it.


    After all, Lu Changsheng had never neglected his duties.


    He had recently been promoted to a top-grade Talisman Master, and his status in the Lu Family was now higher than Uncle Fu¡¯s.


    So, it was impossible for Uncle Fu to say anything.


    In the end, he only praised Lu Changsheng, saying that he was young and strong, but should still take care of his body.


    As the saying goes, ¡°Youth is unaware of the value of health, and only regrets it when old.¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew that Uncle Fu was reminding him out of kindness.


    He smiled and nodded, indicating that he understood.


    Then, he led his wives back to his residence in Qingzhu Valley.


    When Lu Changsheng brought his wives and children back home, the news spread quickly throughout the Lu Family, causing many to gossip.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng brought back three children last time, and now he¡¯s brought back five!¡±


    ¡°Are these all Changseng¡¯s concubines¡¯ children from outside?¡±


    ¡°I heard that Lu Changsheng has dozens of concubines outside, and it seems it¡¯s not just a rumor!¡±


    ¡°Changseng¡¯s wives and concubines, if we count them all, should be over twenty, right?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s an understatement; the scope is too small. Just in Qingzhu Mountain, there are already twenty.¡±


    ¡°You can tell that Changseng really likes having children!¡±


    ¡°By the way, Changseng brought back so many wives this time; isn¡¯t he supposed to be managing a shop in Jiulong Market?¡±


    ¡°I heard that Changseng became a top-grade Talisman Master not long ago, so this time he¡¯s back to focus on his Talisman cultivation.¡±


    ¡°What? Lu Changsheng has become a top-grade Talisman Master?¡±


    ¡°Wow, top-grade Talisman Master! How did Changseng manage to become one so quickly?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s unbelievable; he¡¯s so busy with his wives and children, how can he still focus on his Talisman cultivation?¡±


    ¡°Brother Cheng took me to Chunmanlou for three days. During that time, my hands kept shaking and my concentration dropped.¡±


    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because of his talent.¡±


    The Lu Family disciples were discussing this in a flurry.


    Many of them knew that Lu Changsheng had achieved this feat, and even advanced to a top-grade Talisman Master, which filled them with envy and admiration. It even refreshed their perspectives.


    After all, the Lu Family had taught them from a young age that everything else was inferior, and only cultivating immortality was superior!


    Strive to cultivate, make contributions to the family!


    Only by focusing on the Dao, without distractions, can one achieve success in cultivation!


    Now, seeing Lu Changsheng, who had taken a completely different path, yet was still leading the way in Talisman Dao, made them wonder if their own efforts were meaningful and worthwhile.


    The immortal seedling who had come to the Lu Family with Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh when hearing this.


    It felt like a fantasy beyond imagination.


    The next day, Patriarch Lu Yuanding came to talk to Lu Changsheng.


    In their conversation, Lu Yuanding indicated that Lu Changsheng taking wives and concubines was not a problem.


    Bringing them back was also not a problem.


    But he hoped that Lu Changsheng would not bring back so many concubines and children in the future.


    Or, when he came back, he should be more low-key.


    Otherwise, it would have a bad influence.


    Facing this conversation, Lu Changsheng naturally nodded in agreement.


    He indicated that he had come back this time to accompany his wives and focus on cultivating Talismans.


    So, he had brought back a few more concubines and children, but it wouldn¡¯t happen again.


    ¡°Alright, you¡¯re aware of your own actions, that¡¯s enough.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng say this, Lu Yuanding didn¡¯t continue to say anything.


    After all, this was not a big deal.


    It¡¯s just that Lu Changsheng¡¯s behavior had some influence on the atmosphere of Qingzhu Mountain.


    So, he came to remind him.


    Otherwise, Lu Changsheng, who had already become a top-grade Talisman Master, wouldn¡¯t be causing problems in taking wives and having children.


    Moreover, he had said it himself before.


    Taking wives and concubines was Lu Changsheng¡¯s freedom, and the Lu Family wouldn¡¯t interfere.


    ¡°Is Lu Changsheng really going to take a hundred wives and have several hundred children as he said before?¡±


    Lu Yuanding thought to himself after leaving Lu Changsheng¡¯s residence.


    When he first heard this, he thought it was just an exaggeration.


    But now, he felt that Lu Changsheng was really putting it into action.


    Proving that his words were not empty.


    Thinking of Lu Changsheng¡¯s speed in taking wives and having children, Lu Yuanding¡¯s mouth twitched slightly.


    He suddenly felt grateful that his daughter, Second Daughter, hadn¡¯t married Lu Changsheng.


    Otherwise, she would probably be pregnant with her third child by now.


    After returning to Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng lived a simple life, and he rarely went out.


    Every day was spent cultivating, crafting Talismans, and accompanying his wives and children.


    Occasionally, he would chat with Li Feiyu, watching him teach the children martial arts.


    However, the children were still young, and this stage was just the foundation of martial arts training.


    They hadn¡¯t truly started practicing martial arts yet.


    They would have to wait until they were around eleven or twelve years old, when their bodies were more developed.


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    During this time, Jiang Louyue and Yu Yao gave birth to their children.


    Among them, Jiang Louyue¡¯s child had a Spirit Root, but only a ninth-grade Spirit Root.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s children were growing at a slower rate compared to last year, but were still increasing in an orderly manner.


    Just a few days ago, the sixty-third child had become pregnant.


    Today was also the day of the Lu Family Spirit Root Testing Ceremony.


    Lu Changsheng had five children participating in this Spirit Root Testing Ceremony.


    Through the detection, the situation of the five children was as he had known.


    Only Lu Xianzhi, the seventh child, was detected with a Spirit Root.


    The quality of the Spirit Root was also as he had guessed.


    A ninth-grade Spirit Root, biased towards wood.


    Although it was the lowest ninth-grade Spirit Root, it still made his mother, Lu Yuzhu, extremely happy.


    It made Lu Changsheng¡¯s other wives and concubines envious.


    After all, having a Spirit Root, no matter how poor, was still a Spirit Root, and in the future, they could cultivate to become immortals.


    From then on, they would be different from ordinary people, with different fates, and would be on different paths!


    Considering the feelings of his other wives and children, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t make a big fuss about it.


    He treated it as a normal test.


    As for Lu Xianzhi¡¯s cultivation, there was no need to rush for now.


    He was still too young, only six years old.


    His body had not fully developed.


    Starting cultivation too early was not a good thing.


    In the cultivation world, it was common for children to start learning at the age of twelve.


    However, at this stage, they could start building a foundation.


    Using heavenly materials and earthly treasures to nourish his body and lay a solid foundation, which would help him win at the starting line in the future.


    Lu Changsheng was not stingy.


    Every month, he would take out ten spirit stones to buy foundation-building pills for Lu Xianzhi to supplement his body and lay a solid foundation.


    After all, he was the first child to have a Spirit Root.


    Even if the Spirit Root was only ninth-grade, Lu Changsheng was willing to cultivate him well.


    Moreover, when Lu Xianzhi started cultivating, his own cultivation would also increase.


    It was equivalent to spending money on himself.


    ¡°Ah, no wonder ordinary cultivators don¡¯t want to get married and have children.¡±


    ¡°If the child has a Spirit Root, they have to be cultivated.¡±


    ¡°And this cultivation, even if it¡¯s just casual, would cost a lot of spirit stones every month, and it¡¯s not a small amount from childhood to adulthood.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    Like Lu Ping¡¯an and others who practiced martial arts, it didn¡¯t cost much money.


    Every day, they would eat spirit rice and spiritual food, which was enough to make them become martial arts prodigies.


    But Lu Xianzhi was different.


    Thinking about his seven children who had Spirit Roots, and the six who would be detected later, he would have to spend money to cultivate them, laying a solid foundation.


    This would be equivalent to an additional seventy spirit stones in expenses every month.


    And as the number of children with Spirit Roots increased, the expenses would continue to rise.


    ¡°Indeed, raising children is not easy, no matter where you are.¡±


    ¡°The more you have, the harder it is to raise them.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and sighed.


    If he were an ordinary Talisman master, even a top-grade Talisman master, he wouldn¡¯t dare to have so many children.


    Because learning a skill not only required initial investment but also continuous expenses to practice and improve the Talisman rate.


    It was impossible to be like him, without worrying about extra expenses.


    ¡°However, the more children, the better, and I won¡¯t need others to support me in my old age!¡±


    ¡°When the children grow up, I¡¯ll be at ease.¡±


    Lu Changsheng comforted himself.


    Late at night.


    After the event¡­


    ¡°Husband, do you think Quanzhen, Yuzhen, and Miaozhen have Spirit Roots?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen leaned lazily in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms and asked with watery eyes.


    Today, Lu Xianzhi was detected with a Spirit Root, which made her think of her three children.


    ¡°Regardless of whether they have a Spirit Root or not, they are all our children.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand gently slid across the white and tender skin.


    Qu Zhenzhen had given birth to three children for him, two of whom possessed a Spirit Root.


    However, he didn¡¯t want his wives to focus too much on the children¡¯s Spirit Roots.


    After all, he had suffered a lot because of this in the past.


    In the end, he had many children, and most of them didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root. As a result, he gradually let go and became more open-minded.


    Someone like Qu Zhenzhen, if she thought too much, would worry all day.


    ¡°Mm-hmm.¡±


    Upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, Qu Zhenzhen hugged him and nodded gently.


    She didn¡¯t have high expectations for cultivation.


    Whether the children had a Spirit Root or not wasn¡¯t a big deal to her.


    She just wanted to live a simple life with the person she loved.


    It was just that she thought Lu Changsheng would prefer children with a Spirit Root.


    After all, Lu Changsheng had been promoting the idea of having many children, hoping to have a few with good Spirit Root qualifications, and then cultivate them well.


    Now that she heard Lu Changsheng say this, she felt much more at ease.


    Before long, another month had passed.


    On this day, in the practice room¡­


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and let out a gentle breath.


    His entire body was filled with a fierce aura, with seven sword energies surrounding him, manifesting both internally and externally, fierce and majestic.


    ¡°I¡¯ve finally succeeded.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked inward at his Dantian.


    He saw that the spiritual energy in his Dantian had transformed into a seven-colored aura.


    This represented that his original cultivation method, the Return to Origin Technique, had completely transformed into the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique.


    ¡°The Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, although more difficult to practice than the Return to Origin Technique, requires a much larger amount of spiritual energy to cultivate.¡±


    ¡°The cultivation method can be divided into two parts.¡±


    ¡°One part is to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which helps to increase spiritual power.¡±


    ¡°The other part is the heart of the technique, which is the understanding of the mysteries of the cultivation method.¡±


    ¡°The Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique was obtained through the system, which allowed me to skip the second part.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t need to spend time comprehending the mysteries of the technique, and I could cultivate at the fastest speed.¡±


    ¡°This also means that I can cultivate the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, a Genuine Level technique, at a speed that¡¯s not slower than the Return to Origin Technique, and might even be faster!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s sword energy converged, his breathing stabilized, and his eyes shone brightly.


    Although the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique was difficult to practice, for someone like Lu Changsheng, it was even easier than the Return to Origin Technique.


    Because this sword technique was equivalent to being engraved in his mind.


    He had a thorough understanding of it, and his cultivation would not have any mistakes.


    ¡°Now, my spiritual power has all transformed into seven-star spiritual power, and I can start using the seven-star sword energy to remove the poison of the pill and take it without any worries.¡±


    ¡°By taking the pill and cultivating, I¡¯m afraid it will only take two to three years for me to reach the peak of the Qi Refining seventh stage!¡±


    ¡°And this situation won¡¯t affect my foundation.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, with the powerful seven-star spiritual power, breaking through to the Qi Refining eighth stage will be even simpler for me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled.


    He was full of praise for the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique.


    He finally understood why this technique could occupy a prominent position in the cultivation world.


    The advantages of a high-level technique were not something that could be explained in a few words.


    After completing the transformation to the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t continue to cultivate. Instead, he went out to relax, chatted with his wives, and played with his children.


    After all, he wasn¡¯t someone who was obsessed with cultivation.


    Night fell.


    While eating, Lu Changsheng learned about something.


    The Purple Mist Secret Realm was about to open.


    A core high-stage expert from the Lu Family, accompanied by several elite young disciples, would be heading to the Purple Mist Secret Realm.


    Lu Changsheng had heard of this Purple Mist Secret Realm, but wasn¡¯t too clear about it.


    It wasn¡¯t until Xiao Yueru explained it to him that he understood what the Purple Mist Secret Realm was about.


    This was a secret realm jointly controlled by several major immortal sects in the Jiang Country.


    It could also be considered a Spirit Vain blessed land.


    Inside, there were many opportunities and treasures.


    Every ten years, the major immortal sects would open the secret realm and send their disciples to explore and train.


    Besides the immortal sects¡¯ own disciples, they would also allow young talents from other families and rogue cultivators to enter.


    Because, as long as they entered the secret realm and gained something valuable, they would have to go through the major immortal sects¡¯ hands when they came out.


    In this case, the major immortal sects would naturally be happy to let more rogue cultivators enter.


    Other rogue cultivators and young talents from families would still rush to the Purple Mist Secret Realm, even if they knew the risks.


    Because, besides the opportunities and treasures, there was also the main material for refining Foundation Establishment pills.


    Moreover, if they obtained rare opportunities and precious treasures inside, they could exchange them for Foundation Establishment pills with the major immortal sects.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately understood.


    The Lu Family was going to the Purple Mist Secret Realm for the Foundation Establishment pills.


    After all, the Lu Family¡¯s current situation was not optimistic.


    They urgently needed a new Foundation Establishment grandmaster to emerge.


    If they could obtain a Foundation Establishment pill, and with the Lu Family¡¯s strength, they could collect a few Foundation Establishment spiritual objects.


    Who knows, the Lu Family might be able to give birth to a new Foundation Establishment grandmaster!


    ¡°Will the Elder Lady also be going to the Purple Mist Secret Realm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Lu Miaoge had a Qi Refining seventh-stage cultivation and was considered one of the young elites of the Lu Family.


    ¡°The Purple Mist Secret Realm is very dangerous, so the family naturally won¡¯t let her go.¡±


    ¡°This time, it¡¯s Uncle Yuanshan who¡¯s leading the team, along with Brother Miaokun and Sister Miaofa.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun spoke up.


    This wasn¡¯t a secret.


    As a direct descendant of the Lu Family, she also knew some things.


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He knew that Lu Yuanshan was a high-stage expert of the Lu Family, with a Qi Refining ninth-stage cultivation.


    As for Lu Miaokun and Lu Miaofa, he wasn¡¯t too clear about them.


    But he estimated they had around Qi Refining sixth or seventh-stage cultivation.


    ¡°I wonder if the Lu Family can gain anything in the Purple Mist Secret Realm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He still hoped that the Lu Family could gain something in the Purple Mist Secret Realm.


    Get a Foundation Establishment pill.


    After all, if the Lu Family could give birth to a new Foundation Establishment grandmaster, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about the Lu Family¡¯s ancestral matters.


    He was still worried about the old ancestor¡¯s situation.


    Although he had seen the Lu Family¡¯s old ancestor once before.


    He felt that the old ancestor didn¡¯t seem like someone who was about to die.


    But during this time, he had also heard some rumors about this.


    He knew that what Yu Ningrong said about the Lu Family¡¯s old ancestor not living past ten years wasn¡¯t just a baseless rumor.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment pills, Foundation Establishment is also a matter of time for me.¡±


    ¡°Even if I cultivate the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique and the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, and I have two Foundation Establishment spiritual objects, the probability of Foundation Establishment is still not high.¡±


    ¡°Foundation Establishment pill is basically monopolized by a few major immortal sects, and only occasionally flows out.¡±


    ¡°Once it flows out, it¡¯s basically contested by other powers, making it difficult for Rogue Cultivators to obtain Foundation Establishment pill.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think about his own future.


    Although he cultivated the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique and the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, two major Genuine Level techniques, and relied on the Foundation Establishment spiritual object, the probability of success was estimated to be around 60-70%, or even higher.


    But in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, this probability was still too low.


    He must have a Foundation Establishment pill to be assured.


    Otherwise, the risk was too great.


    After all, if the Foundation Establishment failed, the consequences would be severe: at best, he would be injured and his cultivation would regress; at worst, his meridians would be damaged, rendering him a cripple, or even resulting in his death.


    In such a situation, without a guarantee of at least 90% success, Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t dare to take the risk.


    ¡°Places like the Purple Mist Secret Realm are obviously not accessible to me.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if the system can draw a trashy pill, giving me a Foundation Establishment Pill.¡±


    ¡°If I had a top-grade Foundation Establishment pill produced by the system, I could then search for a physical Foundation Establishment spiritual object, and then I¡¯d be close to succeeding.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He was very much looking forward to the system giving him a Foundation Establishment pill before he prepared for Foundation Establishment.


    That way, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about the Foundation Establishment.

 Chapter 106: System Panel Opens! Draw Prizes!

    Time flew by, and more than three months had passed.On this day, Lu Changsheng¡¯s 59th child was born.


    This child possessed a Spirit Root.


    Not long ago, Shao Yuyao had given birth to a child who also possessed an eight-grade Spirit Root.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng had a total of ten children with Spirit Roots.


    Meanwhile, two system prompts sounded.


    ¡¾Congratulations, Host, on giving birth to ten children with Spirit Roots, earning a chance to draw prizes!¡¿


    ¡¾Your total number of children has reached fifty, and the number of Spirit Root children has reached ten, opening the system panel!¡¿ S~?a??h the N?v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°System panel?¡±


    Regarding the first system prompt, Lu Changsheng was not surprised.


    But upon seeing the second system prompt, he was somewhat astonished.


    He didn¡¯t expect that, aside from receiving a random reward, he would also unlock a system panel.


    ¡°A system panel? Shouldn¡¯t it have been available from the start?¡±


    ¡°Why is it only opened now, and I need preconditions to open it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng wondered.


    But he didn¡¯t dwell on it too much.


    Perhaps the author had forgotten to add it initially and only thought of it later.


    Lu Changsheng mentally whispered ¡°system panel¡± and opened his own system panel.


    ¡¾Name: Lu Changsheng¡¿


    ¡¾Identity: Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family Son-in-law¡¿


    ¡¾Cultivation: Qi Refining 7th Stage¡¿


    ¡¾Lifespan: 25/163¡¿


    ¡¾Talent: seventh-grade Spirit Root¡¿


    ¡¾Skills: Immortal Posture Technique, Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique¡¿


    ¡¾Spells: Fireball Technique, Wind Control Technique, Object Control Technique, Breath Control Technique, Spiritual Eye Technique, Transmission Technique¡­¡¿


    ¡¾Techniques: Talisman Crafting (Second Grade), Puppetry (Second Grade)¡¿


    ¡¾Spiritual Pets: Nine Netherworld Hound, Peach Blossom Gu¡¿


    ¡¾Items: Golden Light Brick Talisman, Peach Blossom Gu, Black Dragon Magic Bead, Demonic Curse of Fate¡­¡¿


    ¡¾Children: 59/66 (View Details)¡¿


    Instantly, a concise interface appeared.


    Lu Changsheng could see all his information at a glance.


    ¡°My lifespan is only 160 years?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his lifespan column.


    He had previously thought that, after taking the Longevity Pill, he would have a lifespan of 170 years.


    But it turned out he only had 160 years.


    ¡°It seems I¡¯m not a long-lived person after all.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t pay much attention to his lifespan and looked at the bottom column of his children.


    With a slight mental movement, the interface changed.


    The avatars of his children, along with their names, floated before his eyes.


    Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Wuyu, Lu Wuyou, Lu Xile¡­ Lu Xianzhi¡­ Lu Quanzhen¡­


    Looking at his numerous children, he himself couldn¡¯t recognize which one was which.


    Next, Lu Changsheng clicked on Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s avatar to view his information.


    ¡¾Name: Lu Ping¡¯an¡¿


    ¡¾Lifespan: 6/81¡¿


    ¡¾Talent: None¡¿


    ¡¾Cultivation: None¡¿


    ¡°Eighty-one years old?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s simple information.


    Only his lifespan caught his attention slightly.


    However, in the mortal world, living up to sixty or seventy years was considered long-lived.


    Eighty-one years was also considered long-lived.


    Moreover, Lu Ping¡¯an would likely increase his lifespan if he practiced martial arts and paid attention to his health.


    Next, he viewed the attributes of a few other children.


    They were similar to Lu Ping¡¯an, with slight variations in lifespan.


    Their talents and cultivation were all blank.


    Then, he clicked on his son Lu Xianzhi.


    ¡¾Name: Lu Xianzhi¡¿


    ¡¾Lifespan: 6/79¡¿


    ¡¾Talent: ninth-grade Spirit Root¡¿


    ¡¾Cultivation: None¡¿


    ¡°That means, with this system panel, I can not only clearly see my own information¡­¡±


    ¡°I can also see my children¡¯s lifespan, talents, and cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng roughly understood the use of this system panel.


    It allowed him to not only see his own clear situation¡­


    He could also see the lifespan, innate talent, and actual strength of the children.


    After taking a brief look at the information panels of a few children, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t bother to look further.


    At this stage, the information panels of the children were all roughly the same.


    There wasn¡¯t much to see.


    ¡°System, draw a prize!¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, preparing to draw a prize.


    A pale red virtual prize wheel appeared.


    ¡°Start drawing!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the prize wheel and said directly.


    He had drawn prizes many times before and had already obtained the desired cultivation method.


    So, Lu Changsheng was very calm about drawing lotteries now.


    After all, not having high expectations was the only way to avoid disappointment.


    The prize wheel spun rapidly, then gradually slowed down, and finally stopped at ¡°Others¡±.


    ¡¾Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the Life-Substitute Talisman!¡¿


    ¡¾The reward has been sent to the system space, and the host can view it at any time.¡¿


    A Talisman  with intricate patterns emerged from the prize wheel, accompanied by a system prompt sound.


    ¡°Life-Substitute Talisman? Talisman?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the reward in front of him, raising an eyebrow.


    He didn¡¯t expect the system to draw a single Talisman .


    This single Talisman  seemed a bit lacking in his opinion.


    It didn¡¯t conform to the system¡¯s principle of producing high-quality products.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s spirit stirred, and he looked at the golden Talisman  in the system space.


    The information on it appeared.


    ¡¾Talisman: Life-Substitute Talisman¡¿


    ¡¾Rank: Fourth Rank¡¿


    ¡¾Description: This Talisman connects with the soul, has the effect of substituting for one¡¯s life, and can teleport thousands of miles away.¡¿


    ¡°Fourth Rank Talisman !?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was shocked when he saw the rank of the Life-Substitute Talisman.


    Just now, he thought it was a bit lacking to draw a single Talisman.


    But unexpectedly, it was a Fourth Rank Talisman.


    According to Lu Changsheng¡¯s knowledge, even a second rank top-grade Talisman was already extremely rare in the cultivation world.


    A third rank Talisman  was a strategic-level resource that was almost impossible to find on the market.


    As for a Fourth Rank Talisman , he had never even heard of it.


    Or, to put it another way, it was questionable whether anyone in the entire Jiang Country could create a Fourth Rank Talisman .


    After all, Talisman masters who reached the second rank were already extremely rare.


    Even third rank Talisman masters were like phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, extremely rare existences.


    They could even become honored guests in immortal sects like the Blue Cloud Sect.


    ¡°However, this Life-Substitute Talisman looks powerful, with the effect of substituting for one¡¯s life, but I¡¯m not sure if I can use it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Talisman, his eyebrows furrowing slightly.


    According to the description of the Life-Substitute Talisman, it was naturally extremely powerful.


    It could substitute for one¡¯s life and teleport thousands of miles away.


    It was a rare and precious life-saving Talisman .


    But Talisman s weren¡¯t like Talisman treasures or the Demonic Curse of Fate.


    Activating them required consuming one¡¯s spiritual power and heart.


    With his current cultivation level, he could only use a second rank Talisman  at most.


    He was fundamentally unable to use a Fourth Rank Talisman .


    ¡°However, this is a problem I had anticipated.¡±


    ¡°My current cultivation level is too low, and the system¡¯s prizes are too high-level.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s like drawing magical treasures; if I didn¡¯t have the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, I would only be able to eat dust.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a light sigh and didn¡¯t think much about it.


    He extracted the ¡®Life-Substitute Talisman¡¯ from the system space.


    Immediately.


    A Talisman  woven with golden silk threads, with intricate patterns, appeared in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand.


    At the same time, the detailed information about the Talisman  entered Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    His eyes immediately lit up with excitement.


    Life-Substitute Talisman, a Fourth Rank top-grade Talisman .


    Using his own blood, he would connect with the Talisman , and then use the Talisman  to connect with his own soul.


    In the event of a fatal attack or death, the Life-Substitute Talisman would automatically activate, substituting for his life and teleporting him thousands of miles away.


    And this Talisman  only required advance use, connecting with his soul.


    It didn¡¯t require consuming spiritual power to activate.


    In other words, even with his current Qi Refining period cultivation level, he could use it.


    ¡°It¡¯s indeed a good thing from the system, a Fourth Rank Talisman , it¡¯s truly a good thing!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart was filled with excitement.


    He had just thought that this fourth-grade Talisman was useless to him.


    ¡°With this Life-Substitute Talisman, as long as I don¡¯t encounter a Nascent Soul true lord, even if I face a Core Formation true person, I can still escape with my life!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was overjoyed in his heart.


    Although he had many methods now,


    his actual strength was still too low.


    Even if he encountered a Foundation Establishment great master, there was still danger.


    But now that he had this fourth-grade Talisman, a Life-Substitute Talisman,


    He had an additional guarantee.


    He could face Foundation Establishment great masters and Core Formation true persons and still escape with his life.


    As for Nascent Soul true lords, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t dare to say anything.


    Next, Lu Changsheng stroked and examined the Talisman in his hand, a three-inch wide, one-inch long golden Talisman.


    He wanted to see if he could find any clues from it.


    ¡°Can it be said that this is a fourth-grade Talisman?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t even tell what material was used to make this Talisman paper, and the Talisman lines drawn on it are incomprehensible.¡±


    After looking at it for a while, Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.


    He thought about trying to use his second-grade Talisman technique to see if he could deduce something from this fourth-grade Talisman.


    He wanted to try drawing a similar protective Talisman.


    After all, many unique Talismans were discovered through research.


    He had obtained a second-grade Talisman technique, which included all the common basic Talismans.


    But it didn¡¯t include those rare, unique Talisman legacies.


    However, after looking at it for a while, Lu Changsheng knew he was thinking too much.


    His second-grade Talisman technique was completely insufficient in front of this fourth-grade Talisman.


    It was like a primary school student trying to understand advanced math, completely impossible.


    Wanting to research something from it was too difficult.


    ¡°A fourth-grade Talisman is still too profound; if it were a third-grade Talisman, maybe I could find something.¡±


    Lu Changsheng directly gave up on the idea of researching it.


    He tapped his forehead, and a drop of blood from his forehead and a drop of heart blood appeared, which he directly applied to the ¡°Life-Substitute Talisman¡± in his hand.


    In an instant, the Life-Substitute Talisman absorbed the two drops of fresh blood and suddenly ignited without fire, transforming into a golden miniature figure that rushed into Lu Changsheng¡¯s forehead.


    This gave Lu Changsheng a mysterious, thrilling sensation.


    However, this feeling quickly disappeared.


    ¡°Is that it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was stunned.


    He didn¡¯t expect the usage of the fourth-grade Talisman to be so fast.


    He closed his eyes and looked inward, immediately seeing the golden miniature figure transformed from the Life-Substitute Talisman in his mind.


    This golden miniature figure was motionless, as if containing a vast, powerful energy, connected to his physical body and soul.


    It would protect him in times of mortal danger.


    ¡°This Life-Substitute Talisman is indeed extraordinary, worthy of being a fourth-grade Talisman.¡±


    ¡°It has completely surpassed my current understanding of Talismans.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Life-Substitute Talisman in his mind, feeling a sense of wonder.


    ¡­¡­


    After completing a round of draws,


    Lu Changsheng thought that he had been back at Qingzhu Mountain for almost half a year.


    Previously, he had spent a lot on materials and pills for the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, and he needed to replenish them.


    Moreover, he had three children born in Jiulong Market, and he should go take a look.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng said goodbye to his wives and concubines.


    He then rode his steel-feathered eagle out.


    Two days later,


    Lu Changsheng arrived at Jiulong Market.


    After purchasing a batch of materials and pills in the market, he also stayed in Jiulong Market for two days.


    During these two days, Lu Changsheng also visited the Talisman shop and chatted with Lu Miaoge.


    He also went to find Yu Maocheng and Gao He to catch up.


    Two days later, Lu Changsheng rode his steel-feathered eagle back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    As for the children, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t bring them.


    Mainly because it wouldn¡¯t be convenient to ride the steel-feathered eagle with children.


    If something unexpected happened, it would be even more troublesome.


    So he temporarily left them in Jiulong Market, letting the servant girls take care of them.


    Not long after leaving the market,


    Lu Changsheng suddenly sensed a wave of battle fluctuations coming from the side.


    He saw three beams of light entangled with each other, constantly clashing.


    ¡°Hmm? Xiaolong?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked ahead, seeing a cultivator rapidly escaping on a dark cloud, wielding magical weapons.


    This cultivator was his neighbor, Xiaolong.


    ¡°Brother Xiaolong, if you¡¯re willing to hand over the opportunities in the Purple Mist Secret Realm, I can spare your life out of our past friendship.¡±


    An old man was wielding a magical hammer and attacking Xiaolong.


    Beside him was a young man.


    The young man held a stack of Talismans, constantly activating them, crazily bombarding Xiaolong, disrupting and restricting him.


    Lu Changsheng saw that the old man should be in the late stage of Qi Refining, while the young man was only in the middle stage of Qi Refining.


    However, under the two-person attack, Xiaolong was being beaten, his face pale, with wounds on his body, and could only defend himself, retreating towards Jiulong Market.


    ¡°Should I rescue him or not?¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw this scene, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.


    Although he knew Xiaolong, their relationship was just ordinary.


    They didn¡¯t have much interaction, just some occasional business dealings.


    ¡°Daoist Lu, Xiaolong is being ambushed, please help!¡±


    At this time, Xiaolong, who was fleeing quickly, also saw Lu Changsheng.


    Like seeing a lifeline, he immediately shouted for help.


    ¡°This Daoist, please don¡¯t get involved in this matter!¡±


    The old man saw Xiaolong seeking help from Lu Changsheng, and immediately said in a low voice.


    ¡°Oh? Today, I¡¯ll get involved in this matter!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was originally hesitant, wondering if he should get involved.


    But seeing the old man, he suddenly decided to get involved.


    Because he recognized the old man, who was the owner of a small Talisman shop.


    When Lu Changsheng first came to Jiulong Market, he had been looking for a Talisman shop to buy Talismans.


    Among them, he had bought Talismans from the small shop twice, and the second time, the owner had left a mark on him.


    These things, Lu Changsheng remembered clearly.


    Now, in this situation, he could take action without any psychological burden.


    As soon as the words fell.


    Lu Changsheng slapped his storage bag, and the Qingyan Sword was unsheathed.


    It transformed into a cyan light and flew towards the young man in the middle stage of Qi Refining.


    ¡°Be careful, son!¡±


    The old man saw the sudden attack and immediately shouted.


    He knew his grandson was in danger.


    He immediately took out a Talisman, activating it, and a blue-green light shield appeared, protecting the young man.


    ¡°Thank you, Daoist Lu!¡±


    Xiaolong also saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s action, and his expression changed from joy to seriousness.


    He stopped running away, and a green Talisman appeared in his hand, using it on himself to temporarily stop the bleeding, and then used a magical weapon to attack the old man in the late stage of Qi Refining.


    ¡°Clang!¡±


    The Qingyan Sword struck the light shield around the young man, immediately making the shield¡¯s spiritual light dim, and cracks appeared.


    However, at the same time, Lu Changsheng¡¯s two Talismans flew out.


    High-grade Talismans, Lightning Inducing Talismans!


    ¡°Boom! Boom!¡±


    The two Talismans released a purple lightning, transforming into two violent lightning bolts, striking the young man and the old man.


    Under the Lightning Inducing Talismans, the originally fragile blue-green light shield was immediately broken.


    However, in that instant, the young man¡¯s clothes rustled, and a sound of thunder was heard.


    Another blue-green light shield suddenly appeared, covering his entire body, resisting the Lightning Inducing Talismans.


    ¡°Good guy, looks like he¡¯s quite wealthy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised.


    He didn¡¯t expect the young man to have two protective magical weapons on him.


    But thinking about it, it made sense, since the old man was the owner of a small Talisman shop.


    Even if it was just a small shop, its wealth was not something an ordinary cultivator could compare to.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind moved, and the Qingyan Sword¡¯s sword aura continued to rise, releasing a fierce sword energy, attacking the young man again.


    The young man saw this and took out a parasol-shaped magical weapon, resisting the Qingyan Sword¡¯s attack.


    His robe continued to rustle, releasing a blue-green light, resisting the Qingyan Sword¡¯s remaining sword aura.


    ¡°Ah, If I want to end this quickly, I still need to rely on Talisman warfare tactics.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw this and knew that without exposing all his abilities, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to end this quickly.


    He immediately took out over ten medium-grade Talismans and directly activated them.


    The Talismans instantly transformed into fire clouds, ice frost, and wind blades, crazily attacking the young man.


    ¡°Grandpa, save me!¡±


    The young man was originally no match for Lu Changsheng.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng using Talismans like this, his face suddenly changed, and he shouted towards the old man.


    At the same time, he opened his parasol-shaped magical weapon, rotating it in front of him, releasing a faint light.


    He reluctantly took out a high-grade Talisman, activating it, and a golden light shield appeared around him, resisting Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman attack.


    ¡°Son, retreat!¡±


    The old man, who was fighting Xiaolong, saw this scene, and his face also changed.


    He knew that if they continued to fight, they would not be a match for Xiaolong and Lu Changsheng.


    He could only give up the spoils and signal his grandson to retreat quickly.


    ¡°Want to leave? Too late!¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the two trying to escape and drove the Qingyan Sword, simultaneously taking out two high-grade Talismans, urging them to kill the young man.


    After all, he had already taken action, how can he let them escape?


    If he let them escape, wouldn¡¯t he be worried about being targeted in the future?


    High-grade Talisman¡ªLightning Inducing Talisman!


    High-grade Talisman¡ªBinding Talisman!


    At the same time, a golden sword aura burst out from the tip of his finger.


    Seven Stars Sword Light!


    Facing Lu Changsheng¡¯s flying sword attack and over a dozen medium-grade Talismans, the young man was already struggling to defend himself, relying on his Talisman magical weapons to barely hold on.


    At this moment, the Lightning Inducing Talisman and Binding Talisman struck, directly blasting away the young man¡¯s shield magical weapon, shattering his light shield, and binding him in place.


    ¡°Pfft! Pfft!¡±


    The Qingyan Sword and Seven Stars Sword Light, in the instant they broke through the light shield, beheaded the young man and pierced through his chest.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    The old man, who was about to escape, saw his grandson die, and his eyes turned red with rage, his gaze piercing.


    ¡°I¡¯ll fight you to the death!¡±


    The old man glared at Lu Changsheng, took out a gray, autumn-leaf-sized orb from his storage bag, and threw it at Lu Changsheng.


    At the same time, he activated several Talismans, using his magical weapons to attack Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Be careful, Daoist Lu, this orb contains a Yin Thunder Bead!¡±


    Xiaolong saw the gray orb and immediately shouted a warning.


    Lu Changsheng heard this and was shocked in his heart.


    This Yin Thunder Bead was similar to the Heavenly Thunder Bead, a one-time, extraordinary treasure.


    Although its power was not as great as the Heavenly Thunder Bead, it was comparable to a Foundation Establishment stage attack.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng took out three Golden Light Shield Talismans and one extreme-grade Talisman, layering them on himself and the steel-feathered eagle, creating three layers of golden light shields.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    The old man saw Lu Changsheng using Talismans and was not only angry but also extremely frustrated.


    He knew that even with the Yin Thunder Bead, he couldn¡¯t kill Lu Changsheng.


    If he continued to fight, he would be the one to die.


    ¡°Cough, cough! You killed my grandson, this vendetta will not be forgotten, and I will make you pay in blood!¡±


    The old man¡¯s eyes were filled with hatred, and his voice was hoarse as he let out a loud roar.


    He then used his flying needle magical weapon to detonate the Yin Thunder Bead in the orb, attempting to escape.


    Boom!


    A terrifying, black lightning bolt exploded in the sky.


    A series of violent, crazy shockwaves spread out.


    ¡°Rumble, rumble, rumble!¡±


    Under the terrifying shockwaves of the Yin Thunder Bead, Lu Changsheng¡¯s Golden Light Shield Talismans were directly broken through two layers.


    Although he was unharmed, his steel-feathered eagle, under the crazy shockwaves, let out a frantic cry, flapping its wings wildly, causing Lu Changsheng to lose his balance.


    ¡°This is what happens every time we fight!¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the steel-feathered eagle¡¯s state and frowned, knowing it was in a frightened state again.


    He immediately took out a flying magical weapon from his storage bag and jumped onto it from the steel-feathered eagle.


    He then looked at the escaping old man, intending to chase and kill him.


    ¡°Cough, cough, cough!¡±


    At this time, Xiaolong, who was just affected by the Yin Thunder Bead¡¯s explosion, was covered in blood, his breathing weak.


    His entire body was shaking in mid-air, on the verge of falling off the magical weapon.


    ¡°Daoist Xia!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked over.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, Daoist Lu.¡±


    Xiaolong coughed twice, his voice weak as he waved his hand.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng nodded, using his flying magical weapon to perform the Seven Stars Sword Escape, transforming into a streak of light that shot out, chasing after the old man.


    Looking at the old man in front of him, Lu Changsheng no longer hid his cultivation.


    He fully unleashed the Qingyan Sword, making its sword body shine brightly, with a dragon¡¯s roar, blocking the old man¡¯s path.


    At the same time, two Talismans appeared in his hand.


    High-grade Talisman¡ªSoul Shock Talisman!


    Top-grade Talisman¡ªLightning Flash Talisman!


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Facing the fierce attack of the Qingyan Sword, the old man¡¯s heart was shocked, and he used his magical weapon to defend.


    But immediately after.


    The sudden Soul Shock Talisman made him lose his mental clarity, his brain momentarily confused, and his body stumbled.


    However, he had a magical weapon that cleared his mind, allowing him to quickly regain his composure.


    But when he did, he saw a torrential, crazy lightning bolt, like a dragon, rolling towards him.


    ¡°No!¡±


    The old man looked at the lightning bolt in front of him, unable to shout, and could only hastily activate his spiritual energy shield to protect himself.


    The next moment, the lightning bolt enveloped him.


    Then, the lightning disappeared.


    The old man had not yet died, but his entire body was charred, spitting out fresh blood, and was on the verge of collapse.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    The Qingyan Sword flashed with a cold light, its sword aura surging, its fierce and overbearing dominance separating the old man¡¯s corpse into two parts.

 Chapter 107: The Heaven and Earth Eternal Life Technique, the Dream Immortal City!

    ¡°If I didn¡¯t borrow the power of the Talisman and the Talismanic Treasure, but relied on my own strength, wanting to kill a Qi Refining late-stage cultivator would not be so simple.¡±Lu Changsheng looked at the old man he had just killed, his heart extremely calm.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    A fireball appeared in the palm of his hand, shooting out and burning the old man¡¯s charred body to ashes.


    Next, Lu Changsheng reached out and stored the magical weapons and storage bag into his own storage bag.


    When Lu Changsheng returned to his original spot, he saw that Xiaolong was no longer in the air, but had fallen to the ground, resting.


    He had been severely injured earlier and was relying on secret techniques to suppress his injuries.


    But the attack from the Yin Thunder Bead earlier had caused his original severe injuries to worsen, and his entire body was now emitting a deathly aura, resembling a lamp running out of oil.


    ¡°Cough, cough, thank you, Daoist Lu, for saving my life. Please accept my respects.¡±


    Xiaolong sat on the ground, coughing up black blood, and slightly bowed to Lu Changsheng.


    Then, with a trembling hand, he took out two storage bags from his clothes and said, ¡°Daoist Lu , I am about to die, and my greatest concern is my two children in the mortal world. If possible, I hope you can take care of them for me.¡±


    ¡°This is all my family¡¯s assets, including a Foundation Establishment spiritual treasure and an opportunity that I obtained in the Purple Mist Secret Realm. I¡¯ll give it to you as a reward.¡±


    Xiaolong handed the storage bags to Lu Changsheng. His voice was weak.


    He was very clear about his current situation and was already on the brink of death.


    Unless he had a precious spirit medicine or a doctor to save his life, he had no other choice but to die.


    But now, neither of these conditions was possible, and he could only take one path.


    He was even worried that Lu Changsheng might be tempted by his wealth.


    So, he decided to proactively offer everything he had to Lu Changsheng, and beg him to take care of his children.


    Although they didn¡¯t have much interaction, Lu Changsheng had helped him before, and he felt that Lu Changsheng was a decent person.


    ¡°Take care of the children?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows slightly furrowed when he heard this.


    He had heard Xiaolong mention before that he had a family with two children in the mortal world.


    He had been working hard, hunting demonic beasts, and exploring ancient ruins, not only to obtain the Foundation Establishment opportunity but also to pave the way for his children.


    Who would have thought that, in his final moments, Xiaolong would still be worried about his children?


    ¡°Alas, Daoist Xia, what¡¯s the point of this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh.


    In his opinion, if Xiaolong hadn¡¯t been so desperate, with his cultivation level and living conditions, he wouldn¡¯t have been in such a difficult situation.


    ¡°Daoist Lu , if you¡¯re unwilling, then forget it. These things, consider them a reward for saving my life.¡±


    Xiaolong¡¯s pale face was filled with bitterness.


    ¡°Alas, the hearts of parents are all the same.¡±


    Looking at Xiaolong, who had previously been so strong and steady, but now was pale and weak, with pleading eyes, Lu Changsheng sighed again.


    ¡°A dying man¡¯s entrustment, I, Lu, cannot refuse.¡±


    ¡°But Daoist Xia also knows something about my situation. I really don¡¯t have time to take care of others, so I can only send your ashes to your home.¡±


    ¡°If Daoist Xia has any last words, I can pass them back to you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    He himself has so many children to raise and take care of.


    Where is the time to take care of other people¡¯s children.


    Moreover, he remembered Xiaolong saying that his children were already grown up.


    ¡°Thank you, Daoist Lu !¡±


    Xiaolong¡¯s face fell when he heard this.


    But he also knew that this was human nature.


    Lu Changsheng was already willing to do this, which was already a lot.


    Xiaolong immediately began to entrust his final affairs.


    He told Lu Changsheng about his family situation in the mortal world and the things he needed to take care of.


    He also mentioned that in the Jiulong Market, he had rented a courtyard with a first-class formation, the ¡°Heavenly Curtain Five Elements Array,¡± which had the effect of isolating and suppressing aura.


    Under a small tree in the courtyard, there was a storage bag buried, containing 300 spirit stones, which he hoped Lu Changsheng could give to his son.


    After finishing his entrustment, Xiaolong seemed to have released a breath, his eyes closed, and his body fell weakly to the ground.


    ¡°Daoist Xia, rest assured, I will give the spirit stones to your son.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiaolong¡¯s corpse, letting out a soft sigh.


    A noble person loves wealth, but takes it in a righteous way.


    He didn¡¯t think of himself as a noble person, but in this situation, he would still send the 300 spirit stones back.


    Just then, Xiaolong¡¯s eyes slightly opened again.


    With a weak, gasping voice, he said, ¡°My daughter is currently of age. If Daoist Lu is willing, you can take her as a concubine.¡±


    After finishing his words, the person completely lost his breath.


    ¡°Ah, this Daoist Xia is truly one-hearted, paving the way for his son.¡±


    ¡°Even at the moment of death, he still thought of his son more, and wanted to marry his daughter to me and have me take care of her.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiaolong, shaking his head in admiration.


    Although Xiaolong had a son and a daughter,


    Most of his last words were about his son.


    He mentioned that his son would be twelve years old next year and had hopes of entering the Immortal Sect.


    He hoped that Lu Changsheng would guide him on how to do so.


    Even in his final words, Lu Changsheng saw that it was all for the sake of his son.


    However, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t know what to say about this.


    Looking at Xiaolong¡¯s corpse, Lu Changsheng confirmed that he was dead, then used a fireball technique to burn the body to ashes.


    He then took out a jade box, carefully placing the ashes inside.


    ¡°Just now, Xiaolong mentioned the Purple Mist Secret Realm; he came from the Purple Mist Secret Realm and was ambushed.¡±


    ¡°Now that the Purple Mist Secret Realm has ended, I don¡¯t know if anyone from the Lu Family survived and gained anything from it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Xiaolong had just told him to tell his son not to seek revenge.


    Lu Changsheng also asked about the situation in the Purple Mist Secret Realm.


    He learned that the mortality rate in the Purple Mist Secret Realm was as high as 60-70%.


    Xiaolong was originally part of a six-person team, but only two people made it out.


    One of them was the young talisman shop owner.


    However, on their way back, the talisman shop owner suddenly attacked Xiaolong, which led to the scene Lu Changsheng witnessed.


    This made Lu Changsheng sigh and worry about the Lu Family¡¯s situation.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think much about it and found the young man¡¯s corpse, taking the magical weapons storage bag from his body.


    He then used the beast-controlling token to summon the steel-feathered eagle, which was frightened and trembling, and put it back in the spirit pet bag.


    He took out a Hundred-Mile Invisibility Talisman and left, finding a mountain cave to sort out his gains.


    ¡°Ah? The Heaven and Earth Eternal Life Technique?¡±


    ¡°Steal the heavens¡¯ vitality and return it to oneself!¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw a green jade slip in Xiaolong¡¯s storage bag, and after reading its contents, he was shocked.


    The jade slip recorded a cultivation method called the ¡°The Heaven and Earth Eternal Life Technique¡±.


    It allowed people to ignore their spiritual roots and cultivate without any bottlenecks, eventually reaching the Nascent Soul Stage.


    Moreover, at the Foundation Establishment stage, one would have a lifespan of 300 years, at the Core Formation Stage, 800 years, and at the Nascent Soul Stage, 2,000 years.


    Of course, this method was extremely powerful, but it also had extremely harsh conditions and defects.


    Firstly, one needed to find a ¡°Heavenly Spirit Plant¡± to cultivate this method.


    Then, one had to refine the ¡°Heavenly Spirit Plant¡± into their own ¡°Spirit Root¡±.


    After that, one had to plant and nurture the ¡°Heavenly Spirit Plant¡±.


    By relying on the ¡°Heavenly Spirit Plant¡±, one could absorb the heavens¡¯ vitality and cultivate without any bottlenecks, reaching the Nascent Soul Stage.


    Moreover, one¡¯s lifespan would far surpass that of others at the same level.


    ¡°To be considered a Heavenly Spirit Plant, it must be at least a third-grade spirit plant.¡±


    ¡°To nurture such a spirit plant, one needs to plant it in a second-grade Spirit Vain at the very least.¡±


    ¡°If one wants to cultivate a third-grade spirit plant and absorb the heavens¡¯ vitality, one needs to plant it in a third-grade Spirit Vain!¡±


    ¡°Moreover, once the spirit plant is planted, the cultivator cannot leave it too far away, which is equivalent to being bound to one place.¡±


    ¡°Even if one satisfies these harsh conditions and cultivates the The Heaven and Earth Eternal Life Technique, it¡¯s still extremely flawed.¡±


    ¡°Because this method is solely for cultivating eternal life, abandoning all attacking and defensive abilities.¡±


    ¡°All the spiritual powers are used to nourish the body and soul, making oneself completely unable to fight, even if one breaks through to the Core Formation Stage or the Nascent Soul Stage.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the jade slip, shaking his head.


    This method was indeed against the heavens.


    It allowed people to ignore their spiritual roots and cultivate without any bottlenecks, reaching the Nascent Soul Stage.


    Moreover, one¡¯s lifespan would be twice that of others at the same level.


    But the cultivation conditions were extremely harsh, and the defects were extremely obvious.


    Once one cultivated this method, they would have no defensive abilities.


    ¡°Cultivating in the Dao is already difficult, and without defensive abilities, what¡¯s the use of a long lifespan?¡±


    ¡°Sooner or later, one would fall to a tragic end.¡±


    ¡°This Heaven and Earth Eternal Life Technique is only suitable for powerful families in the cultivation world, where they have someone to protect them and don¡¯t need to fight with others, living in a peaceful and serene land.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, ordinary cultivators who cultivate this method would find the harsh conditions unbearable, let alone successfully cultivating it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed.


    But the next moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows twitched, as if he had thought of something.


    ¡°This Heaven and Earth Eternal Life Technique may not be suitable for me.¡±


    ¡°But for people like Zhenzhen, Miaoyun, and even the children like Little Seven, it might be suitable for them to cultivate this method in the future.¡±


    ¡°As long as I become a Core Formation true person, a Nascent Soul true lord, I¡¯ll be able to provide them with this cultivation condition, giving them a pure land to cultivate this ¡®The Heaven and Earth Eternal Life Technique¡¯.¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly thought to himself.


    With the system by his side, Lu Changsheng was confident in his future cultivation, unimpeded.


    But his wives and children were a different story.


    Qu Zhenzhen, with an eight-grade Spirit Root, had only broken through to the Qi Refining second stage after all these years.


    Lu Miaoyun, although having a seven-grade Spirit Root, had already reached the Qi Refining fourth stage when she married him.


    However, due to giving birth and taking care of the children, her cultivation progress was very slow, and she was still at the peak of the Qi Refining fourth stage.


    She had almost given up on cultivation.


    As for Lu Xianzhi and the other children, they had Spirit Roots, but they were all low-grade Spirit Roots.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think he had the ability to cultivate each of them individually, allowing them to reach Foundation Establishment and Core Formation in the future.


    Now, seeing this ¡®The Heaven and Earth Eternal Life Technique¡¯, he felt that once he had the conditions, he could completely let his wives and children cultivate this method.


    This would make their future cultivation path much simpler.


    And he wouldn¡¯t need his wives and children to go out and fight, or engage in battles.


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    ¡°At least I need to wait until I become a Core Formation true person and have my own Spirit Vain land.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and let it out, not thinking about it anymore.


    It was still too early to think about this.


    However, this ¡®The Heaven and Earth Eternal Life Technique¡¯ had added a sense of urgency to his cultivation.


    Next, Lu Changsheng continued to clear out the three people¡¯s storage bags.


    After a long time¡­


    The three people¡¯s storage bags were cleared out.


    There were 1,256 spirit stones.


    One Foundation Establishment spiritual object.


    One top-grade magical weapon.


    Four high-grade magical weapons.


    Seven medium-grade magical weapons.


    One first-grade medium-grade puppet, and three first-grade low-grade puppets.


    Over a hundred Talismans.


    Many Pills.


    And many spiritual plants and medicines!


    ¡°Xiaolong and the old boss of that small Talisman shop should have gone to explore the secret realm, exchanging all the spirit stones for Pills, Talismans, or treasures like the Yin Thunder Bead.¡±


    ¡°As a result, there weren¡¯t many spirit stones on their bodies.¡±


    ¡°However, these magical weapons, Talismans, puppets, and spiritual materials should be worth several thousand spirit stones.¡±


    After clearing out the three people¡¯s things, Lu Changsheng held a brocade box in his hand.


    Inside the box was a fist-sized, bright red fruit with blood-colored patterns flowing on its surface, looking very mysterious.


    ¡°And I have this Blood Yang Fruit, which can break through the third barrier of Foundation Establishment, the ¡®Qi Blood Barrier¡¯.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve finally gathered all the Foundation Establishment spiritual objects.¡±


    ¡°Unfortunately, I don¡¯t have the main material for the Foundation Establishment Pill, the Heavenly Spirit Fruit; otherwise, I would have already made the Foundation Establishment Pill.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He had previously learned about the Foundation Establishment Pill.


    He thought that in the future, when he drew a second-grade alchemy, he might be able to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill.


    But after learning more, he realized he had thought too much.


    Refining the Foundation Establishment Pill was extremely difficult.


    The most difficult part was the Pill material, which included the Heavenly Spirit Fruit.


    This Heavenly Spirit Fruit was only produced in the Purple Mist Secret Realm and was very rare elsewhere.


    This was also why the Purple Mist Secret Realm was controlled by several major immortal sects, and the Foundation Establishment Pill was rarely seen.


    Next, Lu Changsheng slightly adjusted himself, waiting for the steel-feathered eagle to recover before riding it back to Jiulong Market.


    He was preparing to clear out Xiaolong¡¯s things.


    This time, he didn¡¯t use his original face, instead disguising himself as an ordinary, plain-looking young man.


    According to Xiaolong¡¯s instructions, Lu Changsheng entered Xiaolong¡¯s house, taking away the ¡®Heavenly Curtain Five Elements Array¡¯ in the courtyard.


    This top-grade formation was worth over a thousand spirit stones.


    Then, according to Xiaolong¡¯s words, he dug up a storage bag from under a tree in the courtyard.


    Inside were 300 spirit stones.


    Lu Changsheng also took a look around the house.


    He simply gathered up a few of Xiaolong¡¯s items and brought them back as a memento for his wives and children.


    After finishing, Lu Changsheng left Jiulong Market.


    He didn¡¯t directly head to Xiaolong¡¯s secular family.


    Instead, he first went home.


    His 60th child was about to be born in half a month.


    Two days later.


    Lu Changsheng returned to Qingzhu Mountain smoothly.


    Through his conversation with Lu Miaoyun, Lu Changsheng learned that Lu Yuanshan, who was sent to the Purple Mist Secret Realm, had returned.


    However, he had lost an arm upon his return.


    Among the two Lu Family disciples who went with him, only Lu Miaokun returned.


    Lu Miaofa, however, did not return and fell in the Purple Mist Secret Realm.


    As for the harvest in the Purple Mist Secret Realm, Lu Miaoyun was also unaware.


    ¡°If Lu Yuanshan didn¡¯t obtain the Heavenly Spirit Fruit in the Purple Mist Secret Realm, this loss would be significant for the Lu Family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself after hearing the news.


    Someone like Lu Yuanshan, a cultivator who lost an arm, would have a significant decrease in combat power.


    Moreover, his crippled body would affect his chances of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, making it almost impossible for him to achieve it in the future.


    And someone like Lu Miaofa, an elite disciple of the Lu Family, was also a significant loss for the family.


    She was a future core fighting force and a Foundation Establishment seedling.


    Losing one would be a huge loss for the Lu Family.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think much about these matters.


    These were not his concerns, and he didn¡¯t need to worry about them.


    He was only observing whether the Lu Family would produce new Foundation Establishment great masters within the next two years.


    If not, it would mean that Lu Yuanshan probably didn¡¯t obtain the Heavenly Spirit Fruit in the Purple Mist Secret Realm.


    Or, the Lu Family¡¯s plan to cultivate Foundation Establishment cultivators had failed.


    The possibility of producing Foundation Establishment great masters in the next few years was also low.


    Meanwhile, in the northern border of Jiang Country, at the Dream Lake.


    A young girl with a clear face and purple dress was riding a flying magical weapon, which suddenly stopped.


    In front of her was a majestic and magnificent giant city, with a spiritual aura surrounding it.


    The city walls stretched as far as the eye could see, with layer upon layer of city walls and towering mountain-like buildings inside.


    Many cultivators were flying around the city gate, some riding flying swords, others riding flying boats, and some riding spiritual beasts, creating a dazzling scene.


    Even strong auras were flying in the air, indicating the presence of Foundation Establishment great masters, causing other cultivators to give way.


    ¡°Now that I have the Foundation Establishment Pill material, the Heavenly Spirit Fruit.¡±


    ¡°The two missing auxiliary materials can be purchased in this Dream Immortal City.¡±


    ¡°As long as I collect all the materials, this Dream Immortal City will have a second-grade alchemist who can refine the Foundation Establishment Pill for me.¡±


    ¡°I can ask him to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill for me then!¡±


    Meng Xiaochan descended from her flying magical weapon and walked towards the city gate.


    On the city gate, which was several dozen feet tall, the four large characters ¡°Dream Immortal City¡± were inscribed.


    It gave people an ancient, vast, and majestic feeling.


    ¡°I heard that Chen Ping, the Pill master, can refine at least one Foundation Establishment Pill with each furnace.¡±


    ¡°Normally, he can refine two Foundation Establishment Pills, and if he¡¯s lucky, even three.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan thought that her Foundation Establishment Pill was about to take shape.


    At this moment, a handsome young man¡¯s face appeared in her mind.


    ¡°He will also need a Foundation Establishment Pill when he breaks through to the Foundation Establishment stage.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll give him a Foundation Establishment Pill then, and he¡¯ll definitely be very happy.¡±


    ¡°But what reason should I give for giving him the Foundation Establishment Pill?¡±


    ¡°According to what I know, he¡¯s quite flirtatious and has many wives, so if I give him the Foundation Establishment Pill, he might ask me to be his wife, what do I do then?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan¡¯s heart suddenly skipped a beat, and her face turned red.


    ¡°Should I agree or not?¡±


    ¡°If I agree directly, won¡¯t it be too quick and make me seem too eager?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan¡¯s heart was racing like a deer, and she couldn¡¯t help but cover her red face with her hands.


    She imagined the scene that would unfold.


    Then, Meng Xiaochan suddenly let out a loud cry.


    Fear appeared in her eyes.


    ¡°No, I must break through to the Foundation Establishment stage as soon as possible, or the Love-locking Gu¡¯s influence will only get stronger!¡±


    Meng Xiaochan gritted her teeth, her eyes determined.


    Half a month later.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s 60th child was born.


    ¡°No reward?¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the child being born but didn¡¯t receive any reward, which made him feel a bit disappointed.


    Previously, every ten children would earn a reward.


    But now, there was none, leaving him feeling somewhat disappointed.


    ¡°Oh well, if there is no reward, then no reward.¡±


    ¡°After all, I had already guessed that it wouldn¡¯t always be possible to rely on having children to get rewards.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a sigh and quickly calmed down.


    He had already mentally prepared himself for this.


    He knew that relying on having children to get rewards would eventually reach a limit.


    Once he reached that limit, he would have to focus on cultivating his children and improving himself in other ways.


    ¡°Since relying on having children to get rewards won¡¯t work, it¡¯s almost time to focus on cultivating them and improving myself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was deep in thought.


    In these three years, he had directly given birth to almost forty children.


    More than the previous five years.


    In addition to relying on the strategy of having a large number of children to try his luck, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t deny that he had thoughts of relying on the system rewards to brush up his children.


    Nowadays, the difficulty of having children to get rewards has increased, and the cost-effectiveness has decreased.


    Lu Changsheng felt that this speed could be slowed down a bit more.


    He would focus on giving birth mainly to his wives with Spirit Roots.


    Over the years, the probability of his wives with Spirit Roots giving birth to children with Spirit Roots had been very satisfactory to Lu Changsheng.


    By doing so, he could also have more time and energy to focus on his cultivation.


    After all, frequently giving birth, to a certain extent, also affected his cultivation speed.

 Chapter 108: Fathers Friend!

    Yunzhou, Taian Region City.¡°Is this where Xiaolong¡¯s children are living?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the ordinary courtyard in front of him.


    Because Xiaolong had been away for a long time, and had some enemies.


    So he didn¡¯t bring his children with him.


    Instead, he settled them in the mortal world, with an old servant to take care of them.


    ¡°Knock, knock, knock!¡±


    Lu Changsheng walked forward and knocked on the door.


    After a while, the door creaked open.


    ¡°Who are you looking for, Young Master?¡±


    The one who opened the door was a young girl in a moon-white silk dress.


    She looked around 15 or 16 years old, with a slightly greenish complexion and a slender figure, exuding a strong youthful aura.


    Lu Changsheng could see that the girl in front of him had cultivation.


    But only at the second stage of Qi Refining.


    ¡°Is she Xiaolong¡¯s daughter?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Xiaolong¡¯s daughter to be so beautiful, unlike her father¡¯s rugged appearance.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was slightly surprised in his heart.


    He then smiled and asked, ¡°Is this the Xia family residence?¡±


    Xiaolong¡¯s real name was Xia Guang, and Xiaolong was just a pseudonym.


    ¡°Yes, Young Master, do you have business with my father?¡±


    The girl replied.


    ¡°I am a friend of Xia Guang, and I¡¯ve been entrusted by him to come here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said softly.


    ¡°Father¡¯s friend? Entrusted to come here?¡±


    The girl¡¯s expression paused slightly upon hearing this.


    She then invited Lu Changsheng into the courtyard.


    Inside the courtyard, there was an old man with gray hair and a gray long robe.


    ¡°Miss, who is this?¡±


    The old man looked at Lu Changsheng, and his expression immediately became cautious, with a hint of wariness in his eyes.


    Lu Changsheng knew that this old man was the servant Xiaolong had arranged for his children.


    This old man didn¡¯t have any spiritual cultivation, but he was skilled in martial arts.


    He was a martial arts Innate Master.


    ¡°This Young Master is Father¡¯s friend, entrusted by Father to come here.¡±


    Xia Zhiyue¡¯s voice was clear and crisp as she spoke.


    ¡°Father¡¯s friend?¡±


    The old servant¡¯s eyes still showed wariness.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m indeed here on a mission entrusted by Xia Guang.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the old man¡¯s cautious expression and said calmly.


    He slightly raised his hand, and a flame ¡®puffed¡¯ into existence, making the air hot.


    ¡°It turns out that the immortal master has arrived. I have offended you so much. Please forgive me!¡±


    Looking at Lu Changsheng¡¯s gesture, the old servant no longer doubted, and bowed his hands in respect.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what task Father entrusted to you, senior.¡±


    After inviting Lu Changsheng to the living room, Xia Ziyue¡¯s lips were lightly pursed, her expression slightly tense and anxious.


    Her father had never brought any friends over, nor had he allowed friends to visit.


    This time, he had entrusted a friend to come over, which made her feel a sense of foreboding.


    Lu Changsheng saw the girl¡¯s expression and let out a soft sigh.


    He took out Xialong¡¯s ashes box from his storage bag.


    ¡°Daoist Xia was unfortunately killed in an external dispute, and before his death, he entrusted me with some final words to pass on to you and your brother.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke.


    ¡°How could this be.¡±


    The girl heard these words as if struck by lightning.


    Her pale and tender face suddenly turned white, her hands and feet feeling icy cold.


    ¡°Father!¡±


    She let out a sorrowful cry, her body weak and limp, and she fell to the ground.


    ¡°Condolences for your loss.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately supported the girl¡¯s soft and delicate body.


    He also took this as a warning.


    One must be cautious in their actions.


    Otherwise, if something unexpected happened to oneself, Xialong¡¯s situation would be a lesson.


    ¡°You lied to me, you clearly said that this year, you wouldn¡¯t go out on adventures anymore, and would stay at home to accompany me and my brother, how could you¡­¡±


    The girl¡¯s face was filled with sorrow, her eyes red and puffy, her lips quivering.


    After a moment, the girl realized she had lost her composure and hastily wiped away her tears.


    Her face was slightly flushed as she bowed to Lu Changsheng, saying, ¡°Thank you, senior, I lost my composure.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, this is a normal human reaction.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh.


    If the other party didn¡¯t show any grief, he wouldn¡¯t know what to say.


    Seeing the girl¡¯s emotions slowly calm down, Lu Changsheng began to pass on Xialong¡¯s final words.


    At this time, Xia Ziyue also called her brother Xia Chaoyang back.


    Xia Chaoyang was eleven years old this year, with a clear and handsome face.


    He wore a light blue robe, with a scholarly and refined aura.


    He resembled his father Xialong, but their personalities were vastly different.


    Lu Changsheng estimated that Xialong had worked hard to protect this son of his.


    He didn¡¯t want his son to follow in his footsteps.


    In the future, he would be able to enter the Immortal Sect and cultivate in peace.


    When Xia Chaoyang learned about his father¡¯s affairs, he was also filled with sadness.


    However, he was very resolute and bowed to Lu Changsheng in gratitude.


    Then, Lu Changsheng took out a few of Xialong¡¯s belongings, as well as a storage bag containing 300 spirit stones, and handed them over to the siblings.


    ¡°Now that Daoist Xia¡¯s entrusted task has been completed, I, Lu, will take my leave.¡±


    After settling the matter, Lu Changsheng turned to bid farewell.


    ¡°Thank you, senior, for returning my father¡¯s ashes and belongings. This is a great kindness, and we siblings are unable to repay it.¡±


    ¡°I, a humble girl, am willing to be a slave or servant to repay your kindness, senior.¡±


    At this time, Xia Ziyue¡¯s eyes were red and puffy, and she knelt down in front of Lu Changsheng, her voice trembling.


    ¡°This matter has already been settled by Daoist Xia, there¡¯s no need for this.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, stretching out his hand to help the girl up.


    But the girl was very stubborn, seemingly unwilling to get up unless Lu Changsheng agreed.


    ¡°Now that my brother and I are dependent on each other, it¡¯s difficult to survive in this world. I hope, senior, that you can look out for my brother, considering my father¡¯s face.¡±


    ¡°I, a humble girl, am willing to be a slave or servant to you, senior, to repay your kindness.¡±


    The girl looked up at Lu Changsheng with a pitiful expression.


    She was very clear in her heart that now that her father was dead, she and her brother were left with no one to rely on.


    Survival would be difficult.


    And in the future, cultivating would be even harder.


    Although they had left behind a sum of money.


    But that money could also become a danger.


    Moreover, it was unclear whether her father had any enemies outside.


    Since her father had entrusted his affairs to Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng had not taken advantage of the situation to seize the money.


    This showed that he was a trustworthy person.


    So, in this situation, she decided to become Lu Changsheng¡¯s slave or servant after a brief moment of consideration.


    Lu Changsheng, who was not only her father¡¯s friend but also a cultivator, was someone she could trust.


    He was also handsome and refined, like a noble gentleman, which made her feel no disgust, but rather a sense of fondness.


    If she were to serve by Lu Changsheng¡¯s side, not only would her and her brother¡¯s situation be resolved.


    She would also be able to take care of her brother in the future.


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xia Ziyue¡¯s expression and hesitated for a moment.


    ¡°Alright, I can send you to live with a friend of mine for now.¡±


    ¡°When the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s Immortal Sect Assessment opens, I¡¯ll come to take your brother to participate in the examination.¡±


    ¡°During this period, if you have any matters, you can also send a message to me.¡±


    ¡°As for the matter of being a slave or servant, you don¡¯t need to worry about it. If you insist on doing so, I can take you as a concubine.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke out.


    The appearance of Xia Ziyue in front of him was exceptional, with a Spirit Root and no complicated background troubles.


    It was natural for him to take her as a concubine.


    Xialong had also said before that he could take his daughter as a concubine.


    But Xia Ziyue still had a younger brother.


    If he took Xia Ziyue away, he couldn¡¯t ignore Xia Chaoyang.


    From Xia Chaoyang¡¯s current behavior, his character seemed decent and not troublesome.


    However, if he brought Xia Chaoyang back to Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng felt it wouldn¡¯t be too convenient.


    So Lu Changsheng thought of sending the siblings to the Ruyi Region and asking Hong Yi to take care of them.


    He could also observe their nature.


    If their character was confirmed to be without issues, he could take Xia Ziyue as a concubine later.


    Moreover, according to Xialong¡¯s will, his son¡¯s Spirit Root was quite good.


    It was basically stable and suitable for an immortal sect.


    If Xia Chaoyang entered an immortal sect in the future, it would be like having an additional immortal sect connection.


    After all, Lu Changsheng had been in seclusion for a long time, and his information was inevitably closed off.


    Having an additional immortal sect nephew would also provide more sources of information on major events.


    ¡°Thank you, Senior!¡±


    Xia Ziyue heard this and immediately beamed with joy, bowing to Lu Changsheng.


    She also pulled Xia Chaoyang along to bow to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°The little girl also wants to arrange a simple funeral for her father and bury him with mother.¡±


    At this time, Xia Ziyue pursed her lips and continued.


    ¡°It¡¯s not a problem, I can stay here for a few days, and you can handle any matters.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in response.


    ¡°Thank you, Uncle Lu!¡±


    Xia Ziyue bowed to Lu Changsheng again.


    Her address had changed from Young Master to Senior, and now to Uncle.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind this too much.


    He waved his hand, letting Xia Ziyue arrange a room for himself.


    ¡°The secular world¡¯s spiritual energy is really too thin; without a spirit gathering array, spirit stones, and pills, cultivation is really too slow.¡±


    Lu Changsheng tried sitting in meditation, then shook his head slightly, taking out two spirit stones.


    In the blink of an eye, seven days passed.


    During these days, Xia Ziyue and her brother began to handle their father¡¯s funeral and other matters.


    Lu Changsheng, who was idle, also lent a hand.


    After all, it is not easy for a pair of siblings.


    Things went very smoothly, and it was a simple process. After completing it, Xia Ziyue indicated that she would follow Lu Changsheng¡¯s previous arrangements.


    ¡°You all rest well, and we¡¯ll ride tomorrow.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    That night.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, who was meditating, opened his eyes and heard the sound of footsteps coming from outside.


    It was a light and gentle sound.


    He slightly sensed it and knew that the person coming was Xia Ziyue.


    ¡°It seems that this little girl is still worried.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, guessing the other party¡¯s intentions.


    However, he also admired the other party¡¯s decisiveness.


    ¡°Uncle Lu, have you rested?¡±


    A moment later, Xia Ziyue¡¯s gentle and clear voice came from outside the door.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    ¡°Uncle Lu, I have something to tell you,¡± Xia Ziyue said, her voice trembling.


    The night wind howled, and Xia Ziyue, who was outside the door, mustered up her courage, her hands clutching her clothes, her face flushed red as she spoke.


    Lu Changsheng originally wanted to say, ¡°Let¡¯s talk about it tomorrow.¡±


    But thinking that the little girl had also struggled to come here, he couldn¡¯t bear to hurt her enthusiasm.


    ¡°Alas, I¡¯m a soft-hearted person after all.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a gentle sigh and said, ¡°The door isn¡¯t locked.¡±


    With a creak, the door opened.


    Xia Ziyue, with her delicate features and slender figure, dressed in a light, thin mourning attire, walked into the room.


    ¡°Uncle Lu.¡±


    Xia Ziyue walked into the room, closed the door behind her, and called out softly.


    Her voice was filled with shyness and hesitation, but also had a pure and innocent tone.


    ¡°What do you want to say, Yue¡¯er?¡±


    Moonlight spilled into the dark room, and Lu Changsheng stood up, looking at Xia Ziyue¡¯s weak and delicate appearance, and smiled gently.


    Xia Ziyue¡¯s small hands clutched her clothes, and then she suddenly lifted her head, her face flushing red as she rushed into Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace.


    She tightly wrapped her arms around Lu Changsheng¡¯s waist, pressing her soft body against Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest.


    With a sigh, Lu Changsheng spoke of a matter.


    Facing such behavior, such words, Lu Changsheng was no longer a gentleman.


    There was no way out; it had already come to this, and he could only accept it.


    Moreover, this was also a scene that Daoist Xia had hoped to see before his death.


    ¡°Uncle Lu~¡±


    Before long, the girl¡¯s neck was flushed, and her breathing was rapid.


    After that.


    Lu Changsheng gently stroked Xia Ziyue¡¯s face, which was as red as a ripened persimmon, as she leaned against his chest.


    ¡°Uncle Lu.¡±


    Xia Ziyue¡¯s face was bright red as she curled up in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, her voice husky and sweet.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, you can rest well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng cast a cleansing spell, wiping away the sweat, and spoke in a gentle tone.


    ¡°En.¡±


    The girl had been through a lot these past few days, busy with this and that, and her spirit was already exhausted.


    After experiencing such a tumultuous event, she was even more exhausted and soon fell asleep.


    ¡°Brother Xia, you¡¯ve really given me two great gifts.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xia Ziyue¡¯s delicate face and murmured to himself.


    Just now, Xia Ziyue had told him a piece of information.


    She had a hidden physique.


    In the future, the probability of her children having a Spirit Root could be increased.


    So, if Lu Changsheng was willing, she could bear him children.


    Lu Changsheng had never rejected Xia Ziyue.


    Now that she had taken the initiative to offer, and had revealed such a message, he was even less likely to give up.


    After all, this physique was extremely likely to be the legendary Spirit Body!


    ¡°The Spirit nurturing body?¡±


    Lu Changsheng vaguely remembered seeing such a physique in her body.


    However, he wasn¡¯t clear about the specifics.


    Xia Ziyue herself wasn¡¯t clear either.


    She only knew that her mother had this physique.


    That was why she and her brother both had Spirit Roots.


    The next day.


    Lu Changsheng rode the steel-feathered eagle, taking the siblings to the Ruyi Region to find Hong Yi.


    He hadn¡¯t seen Hong Yi in years.


    Moreover, this trip was also an opportunity to discuss some matters with Hong Yi.


    Four days later, the steel-feathered eagle landed in a deserted area outside the Ruyi Region city.


    Lu Changsheng took out a communication Talisman and sent a message to Hong Yi.


    Then, accompanied by Xia Zhiyue and Xia Chaoyang, he arrived at the Ruyi Region city.


    ¡°Brother Lu, it¡¯s been many years, and you¡¯re getting more and more impressive!¡±


    Hong Yi was waiting outside the Ruyi Region city and saw Lu Changsheng, immediately laughing and coming forward to greet him.


    He wore a purple gold crown, a purple brocade robe, and exuded an aura of nobility and majesty.


    ¡°You¡¯re looking good too, Brother Hong,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    Over the years, he and Hong Yi had exchanged many letters.


    This meeting was not awkward at all.


    After settling Xia Zhiyue and Xia Chaoyang, the two of them went to the Ruyi Pavilion to catch up and chat.


    During the conversation, Lu Changsheng told Hong Yi about Xia Zhiyue and Xia Chaoyang¡¯s affairs, asking Hong Yi to take care of them.


    Hong Yi naturally agreed, putting Lu Changsheng at ease.


    At the same time, Lu Changsheng also mentioned that he would start sending his children to the secular world next year.


    He asked Hong Yi to help arrange a large estate for them.


    And to help arrange for martial arts instructors, teachers, guards, and servants.


    ¡°Please don¡¯t worry, Brother Lu, I¡¯ll take care of these small matters!¡±


    Hong Yi was overjoyed when he heard this.


    He had relied on his connection with Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman to rise in position in the Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s estate over the years.


    Now, the position of Young Master was within his grasp.


    Now that Lu Changsheng was willing to settle his children in the Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s estate, it meant that their relationship had become even more solid.


    Hong Yi was naturally delighted and grateful.


    ¡°Thank you, Brother Hong. By the way, there¡¯s one more thing I want to ask of you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s matter again.


    He asked Hong Yi to investigate the power behind the old man who killed Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s family, a cultivator.


    Lu Changsheng felt that he had the ability to take care of Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s revenge.


    After all, she had given birth to three children, and this was the least he could do.


    ¡°No problem, this is not difficult for me. I¡¯ll take care of it.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll send someone to notify you as soon as there¡¯s news.¡±


    Hong Yi agreed directly.


    ¡°Thank you, Brother Hong. I didn¡¯t bring any gifts this time, so please accept these three high-quality Talismans.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out three high-quality Talismans and handed them to Hong Yi.


    These favors were naturally not worth the price of three high-quality Talismans.


    But in terms of interpersonal relationships, he would never let others take advantage of him.


    Especially after dealing with Hong Yi so many times, he knew that the other party was trustworthy.


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    ¡°Brother Lu is too polite, I¡¯ll accept this kind intention!¡±


    Hong Yi didn¡¯t decline politely either.


    He knew that in such interactions, benefits would come and go, and it would also help improve their relationship.


    However, when he received the three Talisman, he felt something was off after holding them in his hand.


    After examining them carefully, he was shocked and couldn¡¯t believe his eyes, looking at Lu Changsheng in disbelief: ¡°Brother Lu, what kind of Talisman cards are these? They don¡¯t seem like medium-grade Talisman cards, could it be¡­¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no mistake, these are high-grade Talisman, Golden Light Shield Talismans, which can withstand a Qi Refining late-stage attack.¡±


    ¡°I recently became a high-grade Talisman master and happened to create a few defensive Talismans for myself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    Apart from interpersonal relationships, there were also benefits to be gained.


    Lu Changsheng felt that he needed to reveal a bit of his true abilities, his value.


    Only then could their interactions be more stable and long-lasting.


    ¡°A high-grade Talisman, Golden Light Shield Talisman!¡±


    ¡°Brother Lu has become a high-grade Talisman master!¡±


    Hong Yi was stunned upon hearing this, his whole body trembling in shock.


    His heart was like a stormy sea, his face filled with disbelief as he looked at Lu Changsheng.


    He had initially befriended Lu Changsheng because he saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s exceptional talent in the Talisman path.


    He had hoped to establish a relationship with a future high-grade Talisman master.


    Who would have thought that in just five years¡­


    Lu Changsheng had risen from a low-grade Talisman master to a high-grade Talisman master.


    This speed was simply astonishing.


    At this moment, Hong Yi felt extremely grateful for his past decision.


    He was grateful for his three-year agreement, inviting Lu Changsheng and maintaining their relationship.


    It was simply the most correct decision he had made in his life.


    ¡°It¡¯s just luck, and I¡¯ve only just started trying, it¡¯s very difficult to succeed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and waved his hand, looking at Hong Yi¡¯s reaction.


    But Hong Yi was still stunned, his mouth agape.


    Finally, he swallowed his saliva and spoke with a mix of emotions: ¡°Brother Lu¡¯s talent in the Talisman path is truly exceptional, and who knows, maybe he¡¯ll become a second-rank Talisman master in the future.¡±


    ¡°I, Hong Yi, am so fortunate to have befriended a future second-rank Talisman master, it¡¯s simply a blessing in three lifetimes!¡±


    ¡°However, this Talisman is too precious, Brother Lu should take it back.¡±


    Hong Yi said with some reluctance.


    A high-quality Talisman like this would cost at least thirty spirit stones.


    These three Talismans, for him, were also a small fortune, too precious to give away.


    ¡°I gifted you this thing, how can I take it back?¡±


    ¡°Brother Hong, please take it, and in the future, I¡¯ll send the children to this mundane world, and I¡¯ll trouble you to take care of them.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    Three high-quality Talismans, for him, only cost around ten spirit stones, so it was not too expensive.


    ¡°Alright, since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll just have to accept it humbly.¡±


    Hong Yi cupped his hands and said.


    Then, with a serious face, he said, ¡°Brother Lu, please rest assured that in the future, my nephews and nieces will be under my care in this mundane world, and I¡¯ll make sure they don¡¯t lack anything, or you can question my integrity!¡±


    Now, Lu Changsheng was going to reveal the matter of the high-quality Talisman.


    After Lu Changsheng settled his children in Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s estate, it would explain the strong relationship between the two.


    At that time, even Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s father couldn¡¯t ignore Lu Changsheng¡¯s influence as a high-quality Talisman master.


    He would think of befriending Lu Changsheng, the high-quality Talisman master, and building a good relationship.


    ¡°Hehe, Brother Hong is exaggerating.¡±


    ¡°I just hope these children can live a peaceful and happy life.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any other thoughts.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Hong Yi¡¯s expression and shook his head with a smile.


    The two of them chatted and reminisced about old times.


    Deep into the night.


    After the matter was settled.


    ¡°Ziyue, I¡¯ll be leaving in two days, and if you need anything, just send a message to me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Xia Ziyue.


    He wasn¡¯t in a hurry to take Xia Ziyue back to Qingzhu Mountain with him.


    It was still his original plan.


    Let the other party take care of her younger brother in the mundane world.


    Wait for the Immortal Sect to recruit disciples.


    As for having children, he wasn¡¯t in a hurry either.


    He planned to go back and investigate the other party¡¯s physique first.


    Was it the Spiritual Body he had in mind?


    ¡°Uh-huh.¡±


    Xia Ziyue lazily leaned against him, nodding weakly.


    Seven days later.


    Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°The body of nurturing spirit can make the child born to the mother likely to possess a Spirit Root.¡±


    ¡°But each birth will cause significant damage to one¡¯s own vital energy.¡±


    ¡°This physique can also forcibly consume one¡¯s own cultivation foundation to nurture the fetus and enhance the fetus¡¯s Spirit Root quality.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the book in his hand, which recorded the description of the body of nurturing spirit.


    ¡°Yue¡¯er said that her mother died soon after giving birth to Xia Chaoyang.¡±


    ¡°Having the body of nurturing spirit means possessing a Spirit Root, making one a cultivator.¡±


    ¡°Cultivators rarely experience difficult births or death.¡±


    ¡°Xialong has high hopes for his son Xia Chaoyang; could it be that Xia Chaoyang is the child his wife nurtured by consuming her own cultivation foundation?¡±


    ¡°This would explain why Xialong is extremely fond and proud of this son.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, making a guess.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, it seems that giving birth isn¡¯t just a casual matter.¡±


    ¡°Xia Ziyue¡¯s body is still too weak, and her cultivation is too low; if she gives birth to several more, who knows what problems might arise.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh.

 Chapter 109: Turbulence is Brewing, Heart Demon!

    One month later.On this day, Patriarch Lu Yuanding came to find Lu Changsheng.


    He brought a list of Talismans and a batch of Talisman materials.


    He hoped that Lu Changsheng would spend more time drawing Talismans according to the list.


    ¡°Please don¡¯t worry, Patriarch.¡±


    ¡°I will focus on drawing Talismans in the coming days.¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced at the list and nodded in response.


    He also knew that the friction between the Chen Family and the Lu Family had been escalating recently.


    It seemed like they were on the verge of going to war.


    Under such circumstances, the Lu Family was also preparing for battle.


    They needed to stockpile more Pills, Talismans, and magical weapons to respond to the situation.


    As the Lu Family¡¯s Talisman master, Lu Changsheng also had a duty to contribute and prepare for the rear supply.


    ¡°Okay, thank you for your hard work during this period.¡±


    Lu Yuanding patted Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulder and said in a warm tone.


    Then, he briefly spoke a few words and left, not staying for long.


    It was clear that the Lu Family was in a busy situation, and as the Patriarch, Lu Yuanding was also very busy.


    After Lu Yuanding left, Lu Miaoyun came to ask what the Patriarch had come for.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hide the truth and told her everything.


    ¡°I heard from Grandma that there was a small conflict between our family and the Chen Family at the jointly operated spirit stone mine.¡±


    ¡°Three days ago, the Elder took many disciples to the spirit stone mine to take charge.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said after hearing this.


    ¡°Is the situation that severe?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised.


    He knew that the Lu Family and the Chen Family had been at odds.


    But he didn¡¯t think it was this intense.


    It had already reached the point where the Elder had to go and take charge.


    Lu Changsheng asked doubtfully, ¡°Isn¡¯t the spirit stone mine being jointly operated by our family and the Chen Family, with the Blue Cloud Sect mediating and making a ruling?¡±


    ¡°How dare the Chen Family take action in this situation?¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew about the spirit stone mine incident from ten years ago.


    At that time, the Lu Family and the Chen Family had fought over the spirit stone mine, resulting in many casualties.


    It was precisely because of this that Lu Yuanding had gone to the Blue Cloud Sect to recruit a son-in-law, to bring in fresh blood for the Lu Family.


    ¡°I also asked Grandma about this question.¡±


    ¡°Grandma said that the Chen Family was secretly taking action, looking for an excuse to cause trouble, but it hadn¡¯t escalated into a full-blown conflict.¡±


    ¡°So in this situation, the Blue Cloud Sect wouldn¡¯t intervene.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun was somewhat indignant.


    ¡°I see.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.


    ¡°It¡¯s also because the Chen Family knows that the Blue Cloud Sect won¡¯t get involved, so they dare to do this.¡±


    ¡°Or, as long as the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s 40% interest isn¡¯t affected, they won¡¯t care about the feud between the Chen Family and the Lu Family.¡±


    ¡°Regardless of how the Chen Family and the Lu Family are, or even if other powers intervene, it won¡¯t affect the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s interests.¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly understood the problem.


    This kind of thing, wanting to rely on the Blue Cloud Sect as a mediator, was likely to be difficult.


    After all, in the cultivation world, it was a dog-eat-dog world.


    Although, once you reached a certain stage, you would care about your reputation and face, but not to the extent of being overly concerned.


    ¡°The Chen Family and the Lu Family used to have small frictions, but this time the situation has escalated so quickly, probably because of the Purple Mist Secret Realm.¡±


    ¡°Previously, Lu Yuanshan returned from the Purple Mist Secret Realm, which must have made the Chen Family uneasy.¡±


    ¡°Now they¡¯re taking action against the Lu Family, also to test the Lu Family¡¯s attitude and distract them.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, if the Lu Family were to produce new Foundation Establishment great masters, the Chen Family would be the ones who would be uneasy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered in his heart, guessing why this matter had escalated so quickly.


    ¡°If it¡¯s like this, the grudge between the Chen Family and the Lu Family will likely continue to escalate, leading to an explosion.¡±


    ¡°It will be even more intense than the battle between the Lu Family and the Chen Family ten years ago.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    The grudge between the Chen Family and the Lu Family had been ongoing for ten years, with no signs of reconciliation.


    All these years, there had been no signs of reconciliation.


    It was like when he was with Lu Yuanding on their way to Qingzhu Mountain, they were ambushed by the Chen Family.


    ¡°I thought that with the old ancestor of the Lu Family around, we would have a few more years of peace, but the storm has come so quickly.¡±


    ¡°The fact that the great elder directly led people to take a stand shows that the Lu Family is taking a strong stance.¡±


    ¡°Is it because the Lu Family has gained something in the Purple Mist Secret Realm, giving them the confidence to be more aggressive?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He had originally planned to send Lu Ping¡¯an and the other children to the secular world next year.


    But now, with the storm coming so quickly, he felt that this matter needed to be expedited.


    However, he was still not at ease about bringing a group of children to the secular world.


    Who knew if the Chen Family would ambush them again, just like they did before, on a certain route outside Qingzhu Mountain?


    ¡°There¡¯s no rush, let¡¯s observe for now.¡±


    ¡°As long as the old ancestor of the Lu Family doesn¡¯t die, the Chen Family won¡¯t dare to truly tear their faces apart and start a fight.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, Qingzhu Mountain has a formation to protect it, and with the old ancestor sitting in, even three Foundation Establishment great masters wouldn¡¯t be able to break in.¡±


    Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t too anxious, and his pace remained steady.


    The matter had just begun, and it didn¡¯t affect him yet.


    In the following days, Lu Changsheng spent more time crafting talismans and submitting them to the family.


    These submitted talismans, of course, weren¡¯t given away for free.


    The Lu Family would calculate the contribution rewards.


    Counting the materials provided by the Lu Family, it was roughly half the original price.


    It was still acceptable.


    After all, the Lu Family had invested resources in nurturing him, wasn¡¯t it for the returns later on?


    In the blink of an eye, more than three months had passed.


    The conflict between the Lu Family and the Chen Family hadn¡¯t affected Lu Changsheng.


    Or rather, this conflict was just a probe, as Lu Changsheng had guessed.


    It hadn¡¯t been able to affect Qingzhu Mountain or the Lu Family.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng stayed at home, rarely going out.


    Every day, he would cultivate, craft talismans, and spend time with his wives and children.


    Of course, the most important aspect of creating children hasn¡¯t been neglected.


    The total number of children had reached seventy-three.


    This was still Lu Changsheng¡¯s selective breeding.


    Otherwise, the number would have increased by at least ten more.


    On this day.


    In the practice room.


    ¡°Clang, clang, clang¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng held a dark, cracked, and dull golden essence in his hand.


    His entire body was transmitting the sound of iron horses and golden armor, as if a blacksmith was fiercely wielding a hammer inside him, forging divine weapons with his blood and flesh, with sparks flying everywhere.


    It was unknown how long it had been.


    ¡°Ka-ching!¡±


    Lu Changsheng slowly opened his eyes, let out a gentle breath, and grasped the dark, cracked, and dull golden essence in his hand, crushing it into powder.


    A formless pressure was released, causing the dust on the ground to scatter.


    ¡°Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, second stage, finally succeeded!¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood up, stretching his muscles and bones, making a ¡°popping¡± sound like a burst of firecrackers.


    He then spread out his hands, looking at his palms.


    His skin was still as white and delicate as before.


    But beneath the smooth, mirror-like whiteness, there was an added layer of unyielding thickness.


    ¡°It¡¯s still the breakthrough in body refinement, which brings a more substantial feeling!¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt the powerful energy coursing through his body, clenched his fists, and felt that he could punch through anything.


    However, he also knew that this was just an illusion brought about by the recent breakthrough in his physical cultivation.


    The Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique¡¯s second stage only allowed his physical body to rival medium-grade magical weapons.


    ¡°With the nourishment of the Black Dragon Magic Bead, my Treasure Bone Technique has also made some progress.¡±


    Lu Changsheng closed his eyes and looked inward.


    He could see the bones in his chest, which were now as transparent as crystal. S?a?ch* Th? ??v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    On the surface, there were talismanic symbols that seemed to be hiding and revealing themselves, shining brightly like a work of art crafted by the heavens.


    ¡°However, my Treasure Bone is only partially complete, and I can only temporarily control a portion of the Black Dragon Magic Bead¡¯s power, which is similar to the Talisman¡¯s power.¡±


    ¡°And if I were to unleash it, it would also cause significant harm to myself.¡±


    ¡°So, unless it¡¯s absolutely necessary, I won¡¯t use it, and will continue to nourish it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Treasure Bone in his chest, muttering to himself.


    This Treasure Bone Technique was also one of his trump cards.


    Once it¡¯s fully cultivated, it would be like a ten-year-old tree breaking through the sky!


    After cleaning up the practice room with a cleansing technique, Lu Changsheng walked out of the room.


    He went to the courtyard to accompany his wives and children.


    During this time, he would also talk to his wives and children about worldly affairs, giving them a heads-up.


    In this aspect, Lu Ping¡¯an and the other kids were quite receptive.


    On one hand, it was because Lu Changsheng had subtly hinted at these matters after discovering that most of his children didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root.


    On the other hand, it was also due to the Lu Family¡¯s educational influence.


    Three days later, while chatting with Lu Miaoyun, Lu Changsheng learned some news.


    The Lu Family¡¯s conflict with the Chen Family over the spiritual mine had temporarily subsided due to the Lu Family¡¯s firm stance and strong counterattack, causing the Chen Family to back down.


    The matter seemed to have come to a temporary close.


    However, Lu Changsheng was still convinced that the Chen Family was just testing the waters.


    This kind of thing would definitely happen again.


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, there¡¯s no need to delay. Let¡¯s take advantage of the current lull to send the kids to the secular world.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s send the first batch of kids to the secular world first. Who knows what might happen if we wait any longer?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, then decided to send the first batch of kids to the secular world immediately.


    Otherwise, who knows what kind of trouble might arise?


    ¡°I need to inform Feiyu about this too.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He then went to find Li Feiyu.


    Regarding the matter of sending the kids to the secular world, he had already discussed it with Li Feiyu beforehand.


    He wanted Li Feiyu to teach his kids martial arts, hoping that Li Feiyu would become closer to his kids.


    When the kids went to the secular world, Li Feiyu could also keep an eye on them.


    Not long after, Lu Changsheng arrived at a square in Qingzhu Mountain Villa.


    He saw Li Feiyu teaching Lu Ping¡¯an and his seven kids some simple fist and footwork techniques.


    ¡°Dad!¡±


    ¡°Daddy!¡±


    ¡°Uncle Lu!¡±


    The kids shouted as soon as they saw Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°I need to talk to your uncle about something. You kids continue practicing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, noticing that some kids had stopped practicing.


    He spoiled his kids, but not to the point of overindulgence.


    Moreover, Li Feiyu¡¯s current martial arts training is focused on building foundations and doesn¡¯t involve much hardship.


    It¡¯s about cultivating endurance and willpower.


    He thinks it¡¯s necessary.


    ¡°Changseng, what brings you here this time?¡± Li Feiyu asked with a smile, looking at Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°I have some things to discuss with you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    As they walked to a nearby tree and sat down, Lu Changsheng began, ¡°I plan to send Ping¡¯an and the others to the mortal world now.¡±


    ¡°So soon? Has something happened?¡±


    Li Feiyu was surprised to hear this and immediately sensed that something was amiss.


    Because Lu Changsheng had mentioned this to him before, but it was supposed to happen in a year or two.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you know about the spirit stone mine incident in the Lu Family?¡± Lu Changsheng asked.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard about it, but I don¡¯t know the details.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Li Feiyu shook his head.


    As someone who didn¡¯t bother with external affairs, he didn¡¯t have any information sources.


    ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal; the matter has been temporarily resolved.¡±


    ¡°But according to my guess, this is just the Chen Family¡¯s first probe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out two bottles of Jade Bamboo Wine from his storage bag and handed one to Li Feiyu, continuing, ¡°I told you before that the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor is in a precarious situation.¡±


    ¡°I thought it would take at least four or five years for the Lu Family to start facing turmoil.¡±


    ¡°But this incident has given me a wake-up call.¡±


    ¡°I feel that the Lu Family will soon face a second and third wave of troubles and conflicts.¡±


    ¡°So I think it¡¯s better to send Ping¡¯an and the others to the mortal world now, while the storm has passed.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, considering the Lu Family¡¯s situation, I think it¡¯s better for you to leave as well.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re a free spirit, and you can leave at any time.¡±


    ¡°As for your wife and children, I can help you negotiate with the Patriarch.¡±


    ¡°When the time comes, you can also send your wife, concubines, and children to the world together.¡±


    ¡°What do you think?¡±


    Lu Changsheng expressed his thoughts fully.


    On one hand, he was reminding his good brother to flee.


    On the other hand, he hoped Li Feiyu would settle his family in the mortal world and help him take care of the children and continue teaching them martial arts.


    Although there were arrangements in place in the mortal world, Lu Changsheng trusted Li Feiyu more.


    ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll listen to you and do as you say. You¡¯re also helping me with this matter.¡±


    Li Feiyu thought for a moment and nodded.


    He knew that if the Lu Family faced a crisis, it would be too late to leave.


    Although leaving the Lu Family would mean giving up the Spirit Vain cultivation grounds, he had to adapt to the situation.


    Besides, he had planned to break through the Qi Refining fourth stage and leave the Lu Family to venture out.


    He had recently achieved that breakthrough.


    It was just that his children were too young, and he had some concerns, so he was planning to wait a few more years.


    Now that Lu Changsheng could help him resolve this concern, he didn¡¯t have to worry anymore.


    ¡°We don¡¯t need to be polite; I also hope you can help me take care of Ping¡¯an and the others in the mortal world for a few years.¡±


    ¡°After all, they¡¯ll need time to adapt to the mortal world, and as a father, I won¡¯t be able to stay by their side forever.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a sigh.


    Although he had mentally prepared himself, sending his children to the mortal world would still be a difficult separation.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take good care of the children.¡±


    Li Feiyu¡¯s voice was firm and resolute.


    He then said, ¡°However, what about your side? What are your plans?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m deeply bound to the Lu Family, and it¡¯s not something I can just walk away from.¡±


    ¡°After all, the Lu Family has shown me kindness, and in this situation, I couldn¡¯t just leave like that.¡±


    ¡°So I plan to continue observing for now. If the Lu Family can safely get through this crisis, that would be the best outcome.¡±


    ¡°If the Lu Family can¡¯t make it through, then I¡¯ll have no choice but to protect my wife and children and leave.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up.


    He still had a contract with the Lu Family.


    But what bound him now was no longer just a contract.


    It was the emotional ties he had formed with the Lu Family over the years.


    As well as the emotional connections he had with his wife and children.


    These were things he couldn¡¯t just ignore.


    So he was still preparing to observe for now.


    Thinking that if he could lend a hand to help the Lu Family get through this crisis, that would be the best.


    If not, he would protect his wife and children and leave.


    This way, he would have a clear conscience, and he would also be able to account to his wife, Lu Miaoyun, and the Lu Family.


    ¡°Alright, you¡¯re clear about your own thoughts, that¡¯s enough.¡±


    Li Feiyu heard this and didn¡¯t try to persuade him.


    He also knew that Lu Changsheng was a sentimental person.


    In this situation, it was indeed very difficult to just walk away.


    ¡°If you have any uncertain plans, you can also let me analyze them for you.¡±


    Li Feiyu said this.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu discussed the arrangements for the next steps.


    After chatting, Lu Changsheng went to find Patriarch Lu Yuanding.


    Since he wanted to send the children to the secular world, he had to discuss this with Lu Yuanding, the Patriarch of the Lu Family.


    He also wanted to ask about the current situation between the Lu Family and the Chen Family, to see if it was stable.


    As well as the matter of Li Feiyu¡¯s wife and children.


    Half an hour later.


    Lu Changsheng arrived at Lu Yuanding¡¯s residence.


    However, Lu Yuanding was not there.


    He waited for about half an hour before Lu Yuanding returned.


    ¡°Changseng, what brings you here? Is there something on your mind?¡±


    Lu Yuanding came to the main hall, looked at Lu Changsheng, and directly asked.


    ¡°Yes, Patriarch.¡±


    ¡°I heard that the turmoil between our family and the Chen Family has temporarily subsided, so I thought I¡¯d take this opportunity to send some of my children to the secular world.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke, without beating around the bush.


    After all, he felt that this was not something to be avoided or hesitant about.


    ¡°Send the children to the secular world?¡±


    Lu Yuanding listened to this and paused for a moment.


    Then, he thought for a moment before speaking, ¡°I remember that your child is already seven years old, and at this age, it¡¯s indeed time to send them to the secular world.¡±


    ¡°Now that the situation between our family and the Chen Family has temporarily subsided, it¡¯s not a problem.¡±


    ¡°However, be careful on the road, and I¡¯ll arrange for some people to escort you back.¡±


    Lu Yuanding spoke.


    ¡°I¡¯m thinking of leaving in a few days,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°Do you have a place to settle the children? Our Lu Family has many connections in the secular world.¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t have a place, I can arrange for someone to take care of it.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll treat these children equally.¡±


    Lu Yuanding spoke, his tone warm.


    ¡°Thank you, Patriarch, but I¡¯ve already thought of a place to settle the children, in the Ruyi Region of my hometown.¡±


    ¡°Previously, I had a friend who bought some land and houses in the Ruyi Region.¡±


    Lu Changsheng slightly bowed his head.


    He naturally understood the meaning behind Lu Yuanding¡¯s words, hoping to settle the children in the Lu Family.


    ¡°Since you¡¯ve already made arrangements, that¡¯s the best outcome.¡±


    ¡°You can notify me once the time is set, and if you encounter any problems in the mortal world, you can also discuss them with me.¡±


    After hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s arrangements, Lu Yuanding didn¡¯t say anything more.


    His tone remained warm and unchanged.


    After all, in this world, family bloodlines were still highly valued.


    Although Lu Changsheng had already integrated into the Lu Family, in his view, it was normal to want to leave behind his own bloodline in the mortal world.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry too much about the current situation in the Lu Family. Previously, in the Purple Mist Secret Realm, we gained significant benefits, which will help us overcome our difficulties.¡±


    It seemed that Lu Yuanding knew about Lu Changsheng¡¯s concerns and revealed a piece of information.


    ¡°What benefits did they gain in the Purple Mist Secret Realm? Overcome difficulties?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.


    Although he didn¡¯t know if Lu Yuanding¡¯s words were true or not, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but react.


    He immediately bowed and saluted, expressing his attitude: ¡°Patriarch, I¡¯ve long considered Qingzhu Mountain as my home. This time, I¡¯m sending the children to the mortal world, not only because they¡¯re growing up, but also to leave behind our bloodline and share the fate of the family!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face was determined as he spoke.


    Lu Yuanding saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s determined expression and revealed a pleased and moved expression.


    He patted Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Heh heh, you have this heart, that¡¯s enough.¡±


    ¡°However, our Lu Family has never let our clan members make unnecessary sacrifices, so you don¡¯t need to worry too much.¡±


    Lu Yuanding said.


    ¡°Yes, Patriarch!¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He continued, ¡°By the way, Patriarch, I have a good friend named Li Feiyu.¡±


    ¡°Previously, I troubled the Fourth Elder to help him transition from a son-in-law to a free person, and he¡¯s still in the Lu Family.¡±


    ¡°This time, I¡¯d like to take him with me to the mortal world to help take care of the children.¡±


    ¡°So I¡¯d like to request Patriarch¡¯s permission to let him bring his wives and children to the mortal world.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued.


    ¡°No problem, you can directly go find Uncle Fu and let him arrange it.¡±


    Lu Yuanding agreed without hesitation.


    Because of Lu Changsheng¡¯s reason, he had an impression of Li Feiyu.


    But he didn¡¯t know much about him.


    Since Lu Changsheng had spoken, this matter was naturally settled.


    ¡°Thank you, Patriarch!¡± Lu Changsheng bowed.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng bid farewell to Lu Yuanding.


    That night¡ª


    ¡°Lanshu, Zi¡¯er, Qing¡¯er, I¡¯m preparing to send them to the mortal world in three days, safely and without worries.¡±


    ¡°They¡¯re still young and need someone to take care of them, so you can all go together and take care of them.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to the three women.


    He didn¡¯t mention the Lu Family¡¯s crisis or anything like that.


    Now, sending the children to the mortal world and having his wives take care of them was the most reasonable excuse.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll listen to you, husband.¡±


    ¡°Everything will be according to your arrangements.¡±


    The three women leaned against Lu Changsheng, responding softly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll come visit you all when I have time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently stroked the three women, speaking softly.


    He still had a lot of affection for his three wives, who had been with him from the beginning.


    Dream Immortal City.


    ¡°Daoist Freind Meng, I¡¯ll explain the alchemy situation first. Due to the difficulty in finding Foundation Establishment Pill materials, aside from a few large immortal sects¡¯ second-rank alchemy masters, other alchemy masters have low proficiency in Foundation Establishment Pill.¡±


    ¡°I am not very familiar with refining the Foundation Establishment Pill, currently, I can only produce two at most.¡±


    ¡°If the luck is bad, I might only produce one, and only under extremely good luck can I produce three.¡±


    ¡°So if you¡¯re willing to accept this result, I can start the alchemy for you.¡±


    An old man with white hair and a rosy complexion, like a baby¡¯s, slowly spoke to a purple-dressed young girl.


    ¡°This is natural, please don¡¯t worry, Master Chen. No matter the result, I can understand. As for the reward, I won¡¯t deduct a single coin.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan smiled and handed over a storage bag.


    This Pill Master Chen Ping, although an old hand in alchemy, was one of the few who could stably refine Foundation Establishment Pill.


    Moreover, it was not easy for an ordinary Rouge Cultivator to find someone to refine Foundation Establishment Pill.


    The Pill Master Chen Ping in front of her was someone she had to spend a lot of relationships and resources to invite.


    ¡°Alright, since you, Daoist Meng, have no objections, I¡¯ll start the alchemy.¡±


    ¡°You can wait outside the alchemy hall for a few days, or come back in seven days.¡±


    Chen Ping nodded slightly, took the storage bag, and checked the materials before leading two fire-igniting children into the alchemy hall.


    Meng Xiaochan didn¡¯t leave, waiting outside the alchemy hall for the result.


    At this moment, her heart was restless.


    Thinking that if Pill Master only refined one Foundation Establishment Pill, how would she arrange it.


    Should she use it herself or give it to him.


    ¡°Hehehe, this Love-locking Gu is too overbearing. Once I succeed in Foundation Establishment, I must kill him.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, he will become my heart demon!¡±


    The next moment, Meng Xiaochan pinched her spiritual seal, pointing it at her brow, and took a deep breath.


    She could clearly sense that the Love-locking Gu¡¯s influence on her was becoming more and more severe.


    She would often involuntarily think of Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance.


    Sometimes, she would even dream of Lu Changsheng at night.


    ¡°If I didn¡¯t know I was affected by the Love-locking Gu and had the Clear Heart Seal, I fear anyone would be unable to resist the Love-locking Gu¡¯s effects.¡±


    ¡°So, I must kill him and retrieve the Love-locking Gu!¡±


    Meng Xiaochan¡¯s eyes drooped, and she muttered to herself.

 Chapter 110: Three Foundation Establishment Pills, Advancing to Medium-Grade Spirit Root!

    Five days later.Outside Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Uncle Yuanshan, I¡¯m troubling you this time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng bowed his hands and said to a middle-aged man with a strong face and a missing arm.


    This man was Lu Yuanshan, a core member of the Lu Family who had been sent to the Purple Mist Secret Realm.


    He had the cultivation of Qi Refining Ninth Stage.


    This time, Lu Yuanding directly asked him to escort Lu Changsheng to the mortal world.


    ¡°No trouble.¡±


    Lu Yuanshan replied in a deep voice, his face stern and dignified, exuding an air of authority.


    He then took out a small, palm-sized, blue-colored flying boat.


    Under the activation of his spiritual power, the flying boat transformed into a small boat about a zhang long.


    This flying boat was slightly larger than the one owned by the Second Elder.


    But it was not much bigger, only able to seat twelve people.


    This was because the Lu Family did not have medium-sized or large flying boats.


    They only had a few small flying boats.


    Using this flying boat was a special exception made by Lu Yuanding due to Lu Changsheng¡¯s special circumstances.


    However, having a flying boat at all made Lu Changsheng very satisfied.


    He had originally thought about renting a flying boat from the Spirit Boat Pavilion.


    After all, he had many wives and children.


    If they had to rely on the Spirit Horse carriage, it would be too troublesome and inconvenient.


    ¡°Feiyu, Lanshu, you can board now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Li Feiyu and Lu Lanshu, who were standing beside him.


    Since there were many people, he divided his wives and children into two batches.


    For now, he would send Li Feiyu and the children to the mortal world first.


    His own wives and children would follow later.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an, you come with dad, and dad will fly over with you.¡± ¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not board the flying boat.


    Instead, he took out the steel-feathered eagle from his spirit pet bag and beckoned to his son Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡°Okay, Father.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an did not object to this arrangement.


    In his opinion, flying boats were not as fun as riding the eagle.


    Usually, Lu Changsheng would also take them on short flights on the steel-feathered eagle, but it was not enough to satisfy them.


    ¡°Hold steady.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately lifted his son up and placed him on the back of the steel-feathered eagle, helping him settle in and giving him two wind-avoiding talismans.


    Then, he looked at Lu Yuanshan.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±


    Lu Yuanshan nodded after seeing that everyone was seated and ready.


    Immediately, the steel-feathered eagle and the spirit boat soared into the sky simultaneously.


    In terms of speed, the spirit boat was slightly faster than the steel-feathered eagle.


    However, the difference in speed was not significant.


    Lu Yuanshan also slowed down the spirit boat¡¯s speed, flying alongside Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Remember, my son, the teachings I¡¯ve given you.¡±


    ¡°From now on, when I¡¯m not around, you can make your own decisions about what you want to do.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood on the steel-feathered eagle, embracing his son, and said aloud.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Father, I won¡¯t disappoint you!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded vigorously, looking up at Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Good, I believe in you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t say much more.


    Although his eldest son didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root, and couldn¡¯t be considered a genius, he was still quite satisfied with his son¡¯s calm and independent nature.


    With him as the father, the child didn¡¯t need to strive for greatness; just maintaining the current state was enough.


    And in his opinion, Lu Ping¡¯an was more than capable of doing so.


    Dream Immortal City.


    Alchemy hall.


    ¡°Daoist Meng, I¡¯ve had good luck this time, and managed to refine three pills.¡±


    ¡°However, the third pill has a defect and is only a low-quality Foundation Establishment pill.¡±


    ¡°The pill is too toxic and can only increase the chances of breaking through to Foundation Establishment by a small margin.¡±


    Seven days of alchemy had left Chen Ping¡¯s face looking tired and worn.


    He opened his palm, revealing the three pills, and said to Meng Xiaocan.


    Among the three pills, two of them shone brightly, emitting a rich medicinal fragrance.


    One of them, however, was dull and dark, with a grayish pill mark, clearly inferior to the other two.


    ¡°Three pills!¡±


    Meng Xiaocan¡¯s face lit up with surprise upon hearing this.


    She hadn¡¯t expected to be so lucky and refine three pills.


    Even though the third pill was a low-quality Foundation Establishment pill, it was still extremely valuable.


    Many cultivators would go crazy for it.


    ¡°Thank you, Master Chen!¡±


    Meng Xiaocan bowed in gratitude.


    She took out a storage bag and handed it to Chen Ping, saying, ¡°Master Chen, this is the reward we previously discussed. Please take a look.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Chen Ping took the storage bag and looked inside, and a smile appeared on his face.


    He handed three Foundation Establishment pills to Meng Xiaozhen.


    ¡°Thank you, Master Chen. I¡¯ll take my leave.¡±


    Meng Xiaozhen took the Foundation Establishment pills and directly bid farewell.


    She headed to the central city, rented a second-grade cave, and prepared to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.


    She didn¡¯t come to Dream Immortal City just to refine the Foundation Establishment pills.


    She also needed to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, which required the assistance of a second-grade Spirit Vain.


    Places like the Jiulong Market, although they had second-grade Spirit Veins, didn¡¯t open their cave dwellings to outsiders.


    Even if they did, there were formation restrictions that prevented people from breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage.


    In Dream Immortal City, as long as you had the money, you could directly rent a high-grade second-grade cave, specially designed for breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage.


    This was also why the Immortal City could attract so many Rogue Cultivators.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment!¡±


    After renting a high-level second-grade cave, Meng Xiaozhen set up a formation, her beautiful eyes revealing a determined expression.


    Then, she closed her eyes, sat down, and began to adjust her vital energy, waiting for the opportunity to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.


    Three days later.


    The spirit boat and the steel-feathered eagle landed outside Ruyi Region City, in a deserted area.


    Lu Changsheng held his sleeping son, Lu Ping¡¯an, in his arms, and took out Hong Yi¡¯s messaging talisman.


    Then, he led the group towards Ruyi Region City.


    The sound of their footsteps also woke Lu Ping¡¯an up.


    ¡°Dad, is this Ruyi Region City where we¡¯ll live in the future?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an rubbed his sleepy eyes, looking at the city in front of him, and asked.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, this is Ruyi Region City.¡±


    ¡°Your dad was born in a small village at the foot of Ruyi Region City, and you and your siblings will live here in the future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said warmly.


    ¡°Ruyi Region City, time really flies.¡±


    Li Feiyu, who was also holding his wife and daughter, looked at Ruyi Region City, his expression filled with emotion.


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s been five years since we last came to Ruyi Region City.¡±


    ¡°Unknowingly, five years have passed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, also feeling a sense of nostalgia.


    It had been eight years since he left the Lu Family, almost nine years.


    Every time he looked back on those days, Lu Changsheng felt that time had passed quickly.


    Before long, Hong Yi arrived.


    ¡°Brother Lu, Brother Li, are these your wives?¡±


    Hong Yi looked at the people following Lu Changsheng, including Li Feiyu, and was somewhat surprised.


    However, he didn¡¯t think much about it, and enthusiastically approached with a respectful face, without a hint of arrogance.


    After seeing Lu Yuanshan, he also bowed respectfully: ¡°Junior Hong Yi, greetings to Senior Lu.¡±


    Although he didn¡¯t know Lu Yuanshan, after many years of dealing with people, he had developed a certain level of insight.


    At a glance, he could tell that Lu Yuanshan was not ordinary.


    ¡°Uncle Yuanshan, this is my good friend Hong Yi.¡±


    ¡°Ping¡¯an, this is your Uncle Hong.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly and introduced him.


    ¡°Uncle Hong.¡±


    ¡°Uncle Hong.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an and Li Feiyu¡¯s children all called out to Hong Yi.


    ¡°Okay, okay, come on, come on, this is a meeting gift from uncle.¡±


    Hong Yi smiled and took out a few small items from his storage bag for the children.


    However, the children all looked at their parents.


    ¡°Since Uncle Hong gave it to you, just keep it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed.


    Then he looked at Hong Yi and asked, ¡°Brother Hong, did you arrange the courtyard I asked you to prepare earlier?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve arranged everything on the mansion¡¯s side, but the guards and martial artists haven¡¯t been arranged yet.¡±


    ¡°Brother Lu, are you going back now or resting here for a while?¡±


    Hong Yi asked immediately.


    ¡°Uncle Yuanshan, would you like to go back first, or rest here temporarily.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Yuanshan and asked respectfully.


    He still showed due respect and etiquette to this Lu Family elder.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m not in a hurry, I¡¯ll go back with you.¡±


    Lu Yuanshan replied.


    He had come to escort Lu Changsheng, and also to protect him.


    To prevent the Chen Family from sending people to harm Lu Changsheng, the Talisman Master.


    ¡°Okay, then thank you, Uncle Yuanshan.¡±


    Lu Changsheng bowed his hands.


    Then he first helped Lu Yuanshan, his wife, and children settle in and rest.


    He, Li Feiyu, and Hong Yi went to inspect the manor together.


    ¡°Brother Lu, did you come earlier because of the conflict between the Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family and the Hongye Valley Chen Family?¡±


    Hong Yi asked as he invited the two to sit in the carriage.


    ¡°Do you also know about this, Brother Hong?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised.


    He didn¡¯t expect the Lu Family and Chen Family¡¯s matters to be known by Hong Yi in the secular world.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been paying attention to the news about this aspect.¡±


    ¡°Not long ago, I heard that the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor won¡¯t live for much longer, and there might be conflicts between the Lu Family and Chen Family.¡±


    ¡°I was about to write a letter to inform Brother Lu and Brother Li.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Brother Lu to arrive so quickly.¡±


    Hong Yi said.


    ¡°It¡¯s indeed affected by this aspect.¡±


    Since Hong Yi had received the relevant news, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hide it either.


    He indicated that there had been some conflicts between the Lu Family and Chen Family earlier, but it had subsided, so he had sent his wives and children to the secular world in advance.


    Moreover, he would send some of his wives and children over later.


    ¡°Brother Lu, are you planning to leave the Lu Family or not?¡± Hong Yi asked.


    ¡°I will not leave the Lu Family for the time being, but Feiyu will temporarily settle down in the secular world this time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and said directly.


    Hong Yi didn¡¯t say much about it either.


    He knew that Lu Changsheng, being in the Lu Family, must have more information than himself.


    There was no need for him to make judgments based on small rumors.


    So, the three of them chatted and reminisced in the carriage, laughing and joking.


    After a while, the carriage stopped.


    ¡°Master.¡±


    The coachman shouted from outside the carriage.


    ¡°Brother Lu, we¡¯ve arrived.¡±


    Hong Yi nodded.


    He got out of the carriage and pointed to a mansion in front of them, saying to Lu Changsheng,


    ¡°Brother Lu, this is the place.¡±


    ¡°This is where the canal was built, and the land was divided to construct the mansion.¡±


    ¡°The several mansions built here are all for cultivators in the secular world.¡±


    ¡°It also meets your previous requirements, Brother Lu, with a quiet and peaceful environment.¡±


    ¡°This mansion occupies a total of eighteen acres, with the canal in front and fertile land behind, suitable for orchards and fields.¡±


    Hong Yi walked ahead, introducing the mansion to Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the mansion arranged for him by Hong Yi.


    The mansion wasn¡¯t overly luxurious.


    But it was large and majestic.


    Especially with the canal nearby, one could see the vast and majestic scenery of the canal, making it suitable for boating and playing.


    ¡°This can be considered a seaside villa.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled.


    He nodded towards Hong Yi and said, ¡°This residence is not bad, thank you for your efforts, Brother Hong.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m glad you¡¯re satisfied, Brother Lu. Let me take you on a tour.¡±


    Hong Yi also smiled.


    He had indeed put a lot of thought into this mansion.


    He was even worried that Lu Changsheng might not be satisfied.


    He had even prepared several backup houses.


    The entire mansion, although only occupying eighteen acres, was meticulously planned and laid out in a neat and orderly manner.


    Inside, the flowers and trees were lush, with pavilions, towers, and winding corridors, exuding a sense of elegance and grandeur.


    After touring the mansion, Lu Changsheng was very satisfied with this residence.


    This size would be more than enough, even for his children when they grew up and got married.


    There were also servants and maids arranged to clean and maintain the place.


    The only thing lacking was a martial arts instructor, a guardian, and a manager.


    Lu Changsheng thought that for the managerial aspect, he could let Baihe and Haitang, the maids he had purchased from the White Jade Tower, take care of it.


    They not only had martial arts skills but also had no issues with management.


    ¡°Alright, Brother Hong, I¡¯m very satisfied with this residence. Thank you for your efforts.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded towards Hong Yi, and it was settled.


    Then he turned to Li Feiyu and asked, ¡°Feiyu, what do you plan to do? Will you stay here or return to Tianshui Prefecture?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll stay here for now and go back to Tianshui Prefecture later,¡± Li Feiyu replied.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll trouble you and Brother Hong to take care of things here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    With Li Feiyu and Hong Yi taking care of things, he could rest easy.


    Moreover, he also planned to leave the Nine Netherworld Hound here.


    On one hand, the children all liked the Nine Netherworld Hound as a playmate.


    On the other hand, it would also serve as an additional layer of security.


    As they walked out of the mansion, Hong Yi took out a plaque from his storage bag and said, ¡°Brother Lu, since we¡¯ve settled on this, let¡¯s give the mansion a name.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be so thorough, Brother Hong.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile when he saw this.


    He took out a Talisman pen and wrote the two characters ¡°Lu Mansion¡± on the plaque.


    He then hung the plaque above the mansion¡¯s main gate.


    ¡°This can also be considered my own home.¡±


    ¡°Although it¡¯s in the mortal world.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the mansion in front of him, feeling a sense of nostalgia.


    Although he had been in Qingzhu Mountain for many years, he had already developed a sense of belonging.


    But when it came to his future, Lu Changsheng still wanted to establish his own cultivation family.


    Although this step was still far away.


    He needed to wait until after his Foundation Establishment before he could start considering it.


    But in Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes, Foundation Establishment was not too far away.


    ¡°This can also be considered the first step, I suppose.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Now, his mortal Lu Family had also taken root.


    In the future, his children would settle down in this Ruyi Region city.


    The next day.


    Lu Changsheng brought Lu Lanshu and Lu Ping¡¯an to this mansion.


    He also brought Xia Ziyue and her siblings to live here.


    Regarding his situation, Lu Changsheng had already told Xia Ziyue about it beforehand.


    Now, he was letting Xia Ziyue start to integrate into this family.


    After living in Ruyi Region city for a day, Lu Changsheng returned to Qingzhu Mountain with Lu Yuanshan.


    Starting the second round of transportation.


    These two trips were very smooth.


    Lu Changsheng sent Lu Qing¡¯er, Lu Zi¡¯er, and four other wives, as well as nine children to Ruyi Region city.


    As for the remaining children, Lu Changsheng planned to wait until they were a bit older.


    After all, he was still young in name, and sending them to the mortal world to settle down wasn¡¯t a bad idea.


    It wasn¡¯t possible to settle all his wives and children in the mortal world at once.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng send so many children, Hong Yi also sent his two children over.


    Letting them get to know Lu Changsheng¡¯s and Li Feiyu¡¯s children, and letting them grow up together as playmates, continuing the relationships between their families.


    After settling his wives and concubines, Lu Changsheng left Nine Netherworld Hound in the mansion and asked his son Lu Ping¡¯an to take care of it.


    Letting his wives and children have more self-preservation in the mortal world.


    The Nine Netherworld Hound, although still a low-level demonic beast, was almost approaching mid-level.


    It wouldn¡¯t fear Qi Refining cultivators at the mid-stage.


    In these days, Lu Changsheng also gave Xia Ziyue a thorough physical examination.


    He could almost confirm that she had a Spirit Nurturing Body.


    However, considering Xia Ziyue¡¯s Qi Refining second stage, giving birth would harm her vital energy.


    And there was no need to let her get pregnant and give birth immediately.


    From the Lu Family, they exchanged a set of small gathering spirit arrays, which were set up in the backyard of the residence. S?a?ch* Th? N0v?lFir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    This allowed Xia Ziyue, Xia Chaoyang, and Li Feiyu to cultivate in the mortal world, albeit with great difficulty.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng gave Xia Ziyue fifty spirit stones and some pills.


    He told her to cultivate diligently and not slack off.


    After settling all these matters, Lu Changsheng and Lu Yuanshan returned to Qingzhu Mountain.


    However, before leaving, Lu Changsheng also left a stack of talismans for Li Feiyu.


    After all, Li Feiyu was only at the fourth stage of Qi Refining.


    Although he had the martial arts skills of a congenital master, he wouldn¡¯t be in much danger in the mortal world.


    There was also the Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s estate, Hong Yi, to rely on.


    But Lu Changsheng had always been cautious and took precautions.


    After sending the first batch of wives and children to the mortal world,


    Lu Changsheng returned to Qingzhu Mountain, where he continued to live in seclusion, cultivating, making talismans, and accompanying his wives and children.


    Before he knew it, more than a month had passed.


    On this day, Lu Changsheng¡¯s sixty-third child was born.


    At the moment of the child¡¯s birth, Lu Changsheng felt an indescribable, mysterious sensation surge through his entire body.


    It let Lu Changsheng clearly know that his Spirit Root had advanced!


    From a seventh-grade Spirit Root, it had advanced to a sixth-grade Spirit Root!


    From a low-grade Spirit Root, it had advanced to a medium-grade Spirit Root!


    ¡°System!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart was filled with joy, and he immediately opened the system panel.


    ¡¾Name: Lu Changsheng¡¿


    ¡¾Identity: Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family Son-in-law¡¿


    ¡¾Cultivation: Qi Refining seventh stage¡¿


    ¡¾Lifespan: 26/163¡¿


    ¡¾Talent: Sixth-grade Spirit Root¡¿


    ¡¾Skills: Immortal Posture Technique, Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique¡¿


    ¡¾Spells: Fireball Technique, Wind Control Technique, Object Control Technique, Breath Holding Technique, Heavenly Eye Technique, Sound Transmission Technique¡¿


    ¡¾Crafts: Talisman Creation (second level), Puppetry (second level)¡¿


    ¡¾Pet: Nine Netherworld Hound, Peach Blossom Gu¡¿


    ¡¾Offspring: 63/75 (view details)¡¿


    ¡°Indeed, a sixth-grade Spirit Root.¡±


    ¡°After so much effort, I¡¯ve finally upgraded from a low-grade Spirit Root to a medium-grade Spirit Root!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the system panel, feeling extremely delighted.


    The ninth rank of Spirit Root; once upgraded to medium-grade Spirit Root, it would be of great help in Foundation Establishment.


    And it wouldn¡¯t be like low-grade Spirit Root, which would drag him down.


    ¡°This child should be an eighth-rank Spirit Root, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng sensed the subtle movement and could roughly feel the quality of the child¡¯s Spirit Root.


    But now, with the system panel, it was even more convenient.


    His heart was slightly moved.


    Through the ¡°Children¡± column, he saw the information of the child he had just given birth to.


    Indeed.


    Eighth-rank Spirit Root.


    ¡°I now have twelve children with Spirit Root.¡±


    ¡°However, only two of them have seventh-rank Spirit Root. It¡¯s too difficult to give birth to a medium-grade Spirit Root child.¡±


    ¡°Now that I¡¯ve upgraded to a sixth-rank Spirit Root, I don¡¯t know if it will get better in this aspect.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a long sigh, thinking to himself.


    Even if both parents have Spirit Root, and the mother takes good care of her body during pregnancy, nourishing it with spiritual energy to increase the chances of giving birth to a child with Spirit Root¡­


    It¡¯s still too difficult to control the quality of the child¡¯s Spirit Root.


    ¡°Now that I¡¯ve upgraded to medium-grade Spirit Root, not only will my cultivation speed increase, but it will also be of great help in my pursuit of Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°If I could upgrade to a high-grade Spirit Root early on, Foundation Establishment would be a piece of cake.¡±


    ¡°Unfortunately, Xia Ziyue is only at the Qi Refining second stage, and her body is too weak. Otherwise, with her spiritual body, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem to give birth to a medium-grade Spirit Root child, let alone a high-grade one.¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.


    With a spiritual body, if the other party was willing to consume their cultivation foundation to give birth to a child, there was a high probability of giving birth to a medium-grade Spirit Root child.


    But the problem was that Xia Ziyue was only at the Qi Refining second stage.


    Doing so would definitely harm her foundation and injure her roots.


    Even though Lu Changsheng wanted a medium-grade Spirit Root child, his moral principles wouldn¡¯t allow him to do such a thing.


    ¡°I previously read in a book that some heavenly treasures and rare treasures can increase the chances of a child having Spirit Root during pregnancy, or even improve their Spirit Root quality.¡±


    ¡°I wonder if I can get such a treasure from the system¡¯s lottery.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, starting to wish for it.


    Although according to the book, such heavenly treasures and rare treasures were extremely rare.


    At least it¡¯s a three-grade or higher heavenly material treasure, a precious treasure.


    However, trusting the system, Lu Changsheng felt that this wasn¡¯t a problem.


    But thinking about his current situation, where the system wasn¡¯t giving him much reward, Lu Changsheng felt a bit uncomfortable.


    He could only look forward to his child growing up and giving him more rewards in other aspects.


    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s difficult, it¡¯s too difficult for me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, not thinking too much, and went to the practice room to start meditating.


    An hour later.


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes.


    ¡°I¡¯ve finally advanced from a seventh-grade Spirit Root to a sixth-grade one, which is a natural progression.¡±


    ¡°Depending on the development of the child¡¯s Spirit Root, and the accumulation of eighth-grade Spirit Roots and ninth-grade Spirit Roots, the speed is not obvious.¡±


    ¡°I think it will only help in the bottleneck aspect.¡±


    Lu Changsheng experienced that after advancing to a medium-grade Spirit Root, his cultivation speed didn¡¯t have a significant boost.


    He knew that the main difference between a seventh-grade Spirit Root and a sixth-grade one lay in the impact on the bottleneck.


    There was a difference in the speed of spiritual energy cultivation, but it wasn¡¯t that great.

 Chapter 111: Yin and Yang Harmony, Foundation Establishment!

    Qingzhu Mountain.Inside the practice room.


    Lu Changsheng sat with his eyes closed, focusing on his cultivation, as the seven sword auras faintly appeared on his body, almost bursting out.


    His usually radiant and handsome face was now filled with pain.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    After a long time, Lu Changsheng¡¯s face returned to normal, and he opened his eyes, letting out a long, turbid breath.


    ¡°Although the pain of removing the pill¡¯s toxins is insignificant compared to the benefits, it¡¯s still a torment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently wiped the sweat from his forehead, performed a cleansing technique, and sighed.


    ¡°However, once I break through the Foundation Establishment stage and cultivate the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique to the second stage, I¡¯ll be able to condense a Seven Stars Lamp within my body.¡±


    ¡°As long as I can cultivate this lamp, I can ignite it and burn away the pill¡¯s toxins within my body, without having to endure the torment of the seven sword auras.¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.


    The Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique had a corresponding technique for each stage.


    The second stage had a divine technique ¨C the Seven Stars Lamp.


    It could condense a heart lamp within the body.


    This lamp not only helped cultivators remove pill toxins, refine their spiritual power, and enhance their foundation, but also burned away spiritual energy, accelerated cultivation, guarded the mind, and enlightened the heart, among other benefits.


    It was extremely powerful.


    Moreover, cultivators could even forge this lamp into a physical, magical weapon.


    It was a top-tier spiritual weapon that combined offense and defense!


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think about it further.


    He looked at the empty porcelain bottle beside him, stood up, and said,


    ¡°The pills are almost depleted; I need to go to Jiulong Market.¡±


    ¡°I can also handle the things Xiaolong and the others obtained earlier.¡±


    ¡°I can stock up on pills and install a medium-grade spirit stone on my second-grade puppet.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself as he walked out of the practice room, preparing to head to Jiulong Market.


    However, when he arrived at the backyard, he saw the Fourth Elder chatting with Lu Miaoyun, who was pregnant, and holding her grandson.


    When the Fourth Elder heard that Lu Changsheng was preparing to go to Jiulong Market, she immediately spoke up.


    ¡°Changseng, the outside world is not very peaceful right now. If you don¡¯t have any urgent matters, it¡¯s better not to leave Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    ¡°If you need to go to Jiulong Market, it¡¯s just two months until the Second Elder returns.¡±


    ¡°You can go with the Second Elder then, and let Miaoge rest.¡±


    The Fourth Elder said.


    ¡°Okay, Grandma.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and responded directly.


    Although the situation between the Chen Family and the Lu Family has temporarily calmed down, it¡¯s only superficially better.


    In private, there are still constant frictions.


    Lu Changsheng estimated that the Chen Family was also waiting for an opportunity to strike.


    Who knows when they would make their move?


    As the Talisman Master of the Lu Family, Lu Changsheng was likely one of the Chen Family¡¯s concerns.


    He might even encounter the Chen Family¡¯s ambush.


    Although Lu Changsheng was confident that as long as he didn¡¯t encounter Foundation Establishment great masters, he had nothing to fear.


    But there was no hurry, and he could take his time.


    Thus, two months passed.


    During these two months, Lu Changsheng had three more children born.


    Notably, two of these children possessed Spirit Roots.


    One was Lu Miaoyun¡¯s third child, who had a ninth-grade Spirit Root.


    The other was Shui¡¯er¡¯s third child, who had an eighth-grade Spirit Root.


    This brought the total number of Lu Changsheng¡¯s children with Spirit Roots to fourteen.


    Including the unborn children, the total number reached seventy-seven.


    Five days later, the Second Elder returned.


    When the Second Elder set off to return to Jiulong Market, Lu Changsheng brought Xiao Qing along and accompanied the Second Elder to Jiulong Market.


    Originally, if he were to go alone, Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t have brought anyone.


    But this time, he was also going to take over from Lu Miaoge and would be staying in Jiulong Market for half a year.


    So, bringing Xiao Qing along was convenient.


    A day and a half later, the flying boat arrived at Jiulong Market.


    After bidding farewell to the Second Elder, Lu Changsheng brought Xiao Qing back to his residence.


    Looking at the twelve servant girls in the courtyard, Lu Changsheng also indulged in some pleasure.


    After all, the servant girls cultivated by the White Jade Tower were indeed exceptional in terms of service and enjoyment.


    The next morning, Lu Changsheng went to the Spiritual Talisman shop.


    He told Lu Miaoge that he would be staying in the market for a while and that if Lu Miaoge wanted to rest, she could do so.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t refuse.


    Although the Spiritual Talisman shop didn¡¯t have too many busy tasks, someone usually needed to be present to handle some matters.


    This made it difficult to focus on cultivation and researching the Talisman way.


    After Lu Miaoge finished greeting him, Lu Changsheng efficiently handled the gains of Xiaolong and the others.


    Except for keeping two magical weapons for himself, he sold everything else.


    Lu Changsheng obtained 2,400 spirit stones.


    Holding the hot spirit stones, Lu Changsheng began to spend them.


    He purchased a batch of pills and materials for the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    He also exchanged ten medium-grade spirit stones.


    Although one medium-grade spirit stone was equivalent to one hundred low-grade spirit stones,


    According to the market exchange rate and handling fees, exchanging ten medium-grade spirit stones cost Lu Changsheng 1,030 spirit stones.


    ¡°I¡¯ll put off going to the White Jade Tower for now.¡±


    As he walked home, Lu Changsheng looked at the over 800 spirit stones left in his storage bag and gave up the idea of going to the White Jade Tower.


    After all, the expenses at the White Jade Tower were quite high.


    With his over 800 spirit stones, he could only afford to buy low-grade Spirit Root servant girls.


    Now that he had ten wives with Spirit Roots, and his own Spirit Root had also upgraded to medium-grade, Lu Changsheng¡¯s requirements had also increased.


    He hoped that his children¡¯s mothers¡¯ Spirit Roots would also improve.


    If he went to the White Jade Tower to buy servant girls again, he would be buying medium-grade Spirit Root servant girls.


    Low-grade Spirit Roots were no longer of much interest to him.


    After returning home, Lu Changsheng took out the second-level puppet from his storage bag in his room.


    He used the Hand of Spirit Seal to remove the protective mirror from the puppet.


    He took out the ten low-grade spirit stones inside and replaced them with the ten medium-grade spirit stones he had exchanged.


    ¡°This is much safer now!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the metal puppet in front of him, nodding in satisfaction.


    With the support of the ten medium-grade spirit stones, this second-level puppet could withstand the attacks of Foundation Establishment great masters for a longer period.


    Otherwise, according to his previous estimates, the five spirit guns on the puppet¡¯s back would have exhausted their spiritual energy storage.


    More than a month later.


    In the second floor of the Spiritual Talisman shop.


    Lu Changsheng held a Talisman pen, smoothly completing a high-grade Talisman.


    ¡°Changseng, you have now surpassed me in Talisman creation.¡±


    ¡°Going at this rate, I estimate that in four or five years, you¡¯ll be able to attempt to create a top-quality Talisman and become a first-rank Talisman master.¡±


    Lu Miaoge, dressed in white, with a clear and beautiful face, smiled as she watched Lu Changsheng complete the Talisman.


    In the past, she would feel frustrated seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s progress in Talisman creation.


    But as Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman creation skills improved rapidly, catching up to her, she gradually let go of her frustration.


    After all, she wasn¡¯t someone who liked to compete or show off. S?a??h the N0v?lFir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s progress, she felt happy for him.


    ¡°It¡¯s also thanks to you, Sister Miaoge, who has been watching over the shop for a year, that I could focus on cultivating Talismans in Qingzhu Mountain and make such rapid progress.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said.


    After all, the fourth elder had entrusted the shop to him.


    But previously, he had pushed the responsibility to Miaoge, citing the need to return home to accompany his wife and children.


    ¡°However, my current cultivation is still too low, and I can only create some relatively simple high-grade Talismans.¡±


    ¡°To take it further and create high-grade Talismans with high difficulty, I need to break through to the Qi Refining sixth stage.¡±


    ¡°As for the top-grade Talismans, I estimate I¡¯ll need to reach the Qi Refining seventh stage to attempt to practice them.¡±


    ¡°But I¡¯m only a ninth-grade Spirit Root, and I don¡¯t know when I¡¯ll be able to break through to the Qi Refining seventh stage, so even if I have skills in Talisman crafting, it¡¯s useless.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face revealed a bitter smile as he continued.


    He didn¡¯t want to disappoint Miaoge too much in terms of Talisman crafting.


    ¡°As long as you spend more time cultivating, when you reach the Qi Refining sixth stage, you can apply to the family for a high-grade breaking pill.¡±


    ¡°By then, you¡¯ll be able to break through to the Qi Refining seventh stage quickly.¡±


    Miaoge heard this and lightly bit her red lips and spoke words of comfort.


    She also felt sorry for Lu Changsheng¡¯s Spirit Root talent.


    Such a good Talisman crafting talent was being held back by his Spirit Root.


    ¡°Thank you, Sister Miaoge. I will definitely work hard in my cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.


    ¡°Master, the young master from the Bai family has arrived.¡±


    At this time, shopkeeper Zhang Shan came to report.


    ¡°Tell him I¡¯m not here.¡±


    ¡°From now on, whenever the young master from the Bai family comes, tell him I¡¯m not here.¡±


    Miaoge heard this and frowned slightly, speaking directly.


    ¡°Yes, master.¡±


    Zhang Shan nodded.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, why don¡¯t you just tell the young master from the Bai family directly and avoid his constant pestering?¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and said so.


    After all this time, he also knew what the young master from the Bai family was like.


    The young master from the Bai family was from the Bai family of White Bird Lake.


    The Bai family and the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain had a good relationship, with many intermarriages between the two families.


    Not long ago, the Bai family had proposed a marriage alliance with the Lu Family.


    They wanted the young master from the Bai family to marry Miaoge.


    Lu Miaoge had a five-element Spirit Root and was also a high-ranking Talisman master. The Lu Family naturally didn¡¯t want to marry her off.


    However, given the current situation of the Lu Family, they couldn¡¯t afford to offend the Bai Family, who had come to propose.


    So they tactfully indicated that Lu Miaoge would make the decision herself.


    If Lu Miaoge was willing, they could finalize the arrangement.


    Immediately, the young master of the Bai Family arrived at Jiulong Market, pursuing Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already made it clear to him that I¡¯m dedicated to the path of cultivation and don¡¯t consider personal relationships.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said softly.


    ¡°Dedicated to the path of cultivation, without considering personal relationships.¡±


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, do you truly think so, or is this just an excuse to reject the young master of the Bai Family?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, asking casually.


    ¡°In the cultivation world, only by becoming a Foundation Establishment great master can one truly establish themselves.¡±


    ¡°If I want to break through to Foundation Establishment, I can¡¯t waste my energy on personal relationships.¡±


    Lu Miaoge pursed her lips, saying so.


    Her voice was soft, but revealed a sense of determination.


    ¡°That is to say, it¡¯s not that I won¡¯t consider it at all.¡±


    ¡°If I do consider it, what are your requirements for a cultivation partner, Sister Miaoge?¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled, asking casually.


    He had a good relationship with Lu Miaoge, so this conversation wasn¡¯t too awkward.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t thought about it yet.¡±


    Lu Miaoge lowered her beautiful eyes and said softly.


    ¡°I believe that you will definitely succeed in Foundation Establishment in the future, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t ask further upon hearing this.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment, it¡¯s not that easy to talk about.¡±


    Lu Miaoge shook her head slightly.


    As a member of the Lu Family, a cultivation family, she knew how difficult it was to achieve Foundation Establishment.


    Otherwise, the Lu Family wouldn¡¯t have only had one new Foundation Establishment in addition to the family¡¯s ancestor.


    Without a Foundation Establishment pill, even if one¡¯s at the right age, and have reached the peak of Qi Refining, they would only have a 30% chance of achieving Foundation Establishment.


    Then Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsheng and said, ¡°If you become a second-rank Talisman master, you may still have hope for Foundation Establishment in the future.¡±


    Her words were not meant to comfort.


    In Lu Miaoge¡¯s view, with Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman aptitude, if he became a second-rank Talisman master and formed alliances with other powers, he might still have a chance to obtain a Foundation Establishment pill and a Foundation Establishment spiritual object, and then attempt to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    Although the probability was low, it was still extremely slim.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any extravagant hopes for Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°As long as I can break through to the late stage of Qi Refining, I¡¯ll be satisfied.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    When it came to cultivation, he always appeared carefree and nonchalant on the surface, but in reality, he was very concerned.


    After all, someone who was single-mindedly devoted to the Dao couldn¡¯t be compared to someone who had over 70 children.


    He couldn¡¯t always say he was single-mindedly devoted to the Dao and then go have children again.


    ¡°Changseng, I won¡¯t have much time left, so I¡¯ll trouble you to take care of the shop.¡±


    ¡°If you have any matters, you can send a message to me at any time.¡±


    Lu Miaoge let out a soft sigh and didn¡¯t continue the conversation.


    After all, let alone Lu Changsheng¡¯s ninth-grade Spirit Root, even with a medium-grade Spirit Root, the probability of achieving Foundation Establishment was still not high, and it was quite worrying.


    ¡°Alright, no problem.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    From then on, Lu Changsheng returned to his previous daily routine.


    Every day was still as dull and uneventful as before.


    As for having children, Lu Changsheng was also very casual about it.


    He didn¡¯t force it, but he couldn¡¯t control it either.


    If he got someone pregnant, then so be it.


    So, within three months, four maidservants became pregnant.


    On this day¡­


    Lu Changsheng was meditating on the second floor of the Spiritual Talisman shop.


    Suddenly, a tremor sensation came.


    Letting Lu Changsheng know that a child had been born on Qingzhu Mountain.


    This child had a Spirit Root.


    And at the same time, a familiar system prompt tone sounded.


    ¡¾Congratulations, Host, on giving birth to 15 children with Spirit Roots! You have obtained a chance to draw a prize!¡¿


    ¡± Fifteen, looks like the dividend for this aspect is still pretty good!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was overjoyed when he heard the system prompt.


    Although it had changed from one, two, three children at a time to five, it was still not bad in Lu Changsheng¡¯s opinion.


    ¡°System, draw a prize!¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself immediately.


    Right away.


    The familiar lottery wheel appeared.


    Looking at the lottery wheel, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think much and directly said, ¡°Let¡¯s start the lottery!¡±


    Instantly, the familiar golden light effects appeared, and the wheel spun rapidly before slowly coming to a stop at the ¡°Cultivation Method¡± section.


    ¡¾Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the cultivation method ¡°Yin-Yang Harmony Technique¡±!¡¿


    ¡¾The reward has been sent to the system space, and the host can view it at any time.¡¿


    A crystal-clear jade-like diagram floated out, accompanied by the system¡¯s notification sound.


    ¡°Yin-Yang Harmony Technique?¡±


    ¡°Is this a dual-cultivation technique or an evil path technique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow when he saw this cultivation method.


    After obtaining the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, he didn¡¯t have much expectation for drawing another cultivation method.


    But that didn¡¯t mean he didn¡¯t need a cultivation method.


    For example, he needed a cultivation method for cultivating his heart and spirit, or a dual-cultivation technique. Lu Changsheng had a demand for these.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng looked towards the system space.


    He wanted to check the situation of the cultivation method he had just drawn.


    ¡¾Cultivation Method: Yin-Yang Harmony Technique¡¿


    ¡¾Rank: Peripherial Level¡¿


    ¡¾Description: The Yin-Yang Supreme Being, due to their innate talents, indulged in worldly desires and neglected their cultivation. Before their death, they observed various cultivation methods and merged them into one, creating the ¡°Yin-Yang Harmony Technique¡±, allowing one to explore the mysteries of the human body and uncover the secrets of cultivation through the Yin-Yang path.¡¿


    ¡°A Peripherial Level cultivation method.¡±


    ¡°Looking at this description, it¡¯s not just a simple dual-cultivation technique.¡±


    ¡°It should be an evil path or demonic path technique that cultivates through dual cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression turned slightly skeptical as he read the introduction to the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique.


    ¡°But whether this cultivation method is good or not, I¡¯ll have to try it out to know.¡±


    ¡°After all, it¡¯s a Peripherial Level cultivation method.¡±


    ¡°System, extract it!¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think much and subtly moved his spirit, extracting the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique.


    In an instant, the cultivation methods, related content, and key points of the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique flooded into Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind like a torrent.


    After a long time had passed.


    ¡°It¡¯s just as I expected.¡±


    ¡°This is not a purely dual-cultivation technique, but rather an evil path cultivation technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, thoroughly understanding the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique.


    Just as he had guessed, this was an evil path cultivation technique.


    Through dual cultivation, it could rapidly increase one¡¯s strength, allowing one to cultivate all the way to the Nascent Soul Stage.


    If he didn¡¯t have the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, Lu Changsheng might have considered cultivating this technique.


    However, since he had the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, Lu Changsheng completely disregarded the idea of cultivating this technique.


    The reason was simple.


    No one knew more about the pros and cons of these two techniques than he did.


    In terms of cultivation speed, the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique was naturally superior.


    But in terms of foundation, the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique far surpassed it.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s approach was to focus on stability and gradual progress, building a strong foundation and achieving greatness later in life.


    If he were to cultivate the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem until he reached the Nascent Soul stage, but it would still affect his future progress.


    ¡°I may not cultivate this Yin-Yang Harmony Technique, but this technique has been integrated with many other techniques by the Yin-Yang Sect, making it all-encompassing.¡±


    ¡°There are many secret techniques and methods inside that I can cultivate, which will be useful to me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    This Yin-Yang Harmony Technique, as a Peripheral Level technique, was not that simple.


    It contained many dual-cultivation secret techniques and methods that broadened Lu Changsheng¡¯s horizons.


    For example, it recorded a secret method called the ¡°Dragon Temptation Technique¡±.


    It allowed cultivators to continuously absorb the true essence of female cultivators, leading to rapid progress in their cultivation.


    If the female cultivator had a special spiritual body, they could even absorb certain spiritual characteristics from the start.


    However, this secret technique had a certain harm to female cultivators.


    If they absorbed too much, it could harm the female cultivator¡¯s foundation, even leading to death.


    Apart from the ¡°Dragon Temptation Technique¡± and other evil absorption methods, Lu Changsheng also saw several decent techniques.


    One technique was called the ¡°Five Elements Inheritance Method¡±, which allowed male and female cultivators to increase their chances of conceiving after cultivating.


    Cultivators would experience a side effect as their cultivation level increased.


    They would find it difficult to have children.


    During the Qi Refining period, there was no impact.


    However, once they broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage, they would experience a certain impact.


    If they broke through to the Core Formation stage, it would be even more difficult to have children.


    As for Nascent Soul stage cultivators, it would be even harder.


    This Five Elements Inheritance Method could allow cultivators to cultivate and increase their chances of conceiving.


    The second technique was called the ¡°Emotional Silk Technique¡±.


    It belonged to the superior dual-cultivation method.


    Unlike the Dragon Temptation Technique, which completely relied on absorbing the true essence of female cultivators to enhance oneself.


    In the Emotional Silk Technique, during the dual-cultivation process, the male would absorb the female¡¯s true essence, but this true essence would merge with the male¡¯s Vital Essence.


    This would lead to a cycle of growth, where the true essence would return, and the female would also benefit from it.


    However, this was still a secret technique from the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique, and it had side effects.


    If they cultivated too much, the female would become increasingly infatuated with the male cultivator, becoming deeply emotional.


    But in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, this wasn¡¯t a flaw at all.


    After all, he only practiced dual cultivation with his wives and concubines.


    He wouldn¡¯t engage in wanton debauchery or do harm to others.


    There is also a secret technique called the ¡°Phoenix Ascension Cultivation Method¡±.


    It was a method that virgin female cultivators could cultivate.


    When a virgin female cultivator reached a certain level in her cultivation, a male cultivator could use a secret technique to seize her primordial yin and break through his own bottleneck.


    The three major bottlenecks of Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, and Nascent Soul could all be overcome with this method.


    ¡°Like the female cultivators in the White Jade Tower who practice the Jade Maiden Cultivation Method, it¡¯s probably a similar technique, right?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just that the Jade Maiden Cultivation Method allows those without a Spirit Root to cultivate as well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt that the Phoenix Ascension Cultivation Method was similar to an upgraded version of the Jade Maiden Cultivation Method.


    ¡°Unfortunately, cultivating the Phoenix Ascension Cultivation Method takes too long and has requirements for the female cultivator¡¯s cultivation level.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, we could buy a female cultivator from the White Jade Tower and try it out.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly.


    He felt that the secret techniques in the Yin-Yang Harmony Method were not suitable for exposure.


    Otherwise, it would be easy to get into trouble.


    ¡°It¡¯s better to try out the Intimacy Technique later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    After all, practicing dual cultivation with his wives and concubines was a pleasure in itself.


    He had previously purchased the Locking Dragon Secret Technique, the Jade Chamber Secret, and the Thirty-Six Hidden Hands of the Cave Mystic, and had experienced them as well.


    However, these three techniques were just ordinary bedroom arts and couldn¡¯t be considered dual cultivation methods.


    The Intimacy Technique, on the other hand, was something he could try out with his wives and concubines, and he could simply say he got it from the Rouge Cultivator Market.


    Night fell.


    ¡°Xiao Qing, come, I¡¯ll teach you something good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng returned home, finished dinner, and called Xiao Qing to his room.


    Afterwards¡­


    ¡°Master, Xiao Qing can¡¯t take it anymore.¡±


    Xiao Qing lay on the bed, her big, watery eyes filled with tender affection.


    ¡°Xiao Qing, take a look at how much your cultivation has increased.¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked Xiao Qing.


    ¡°Master, it¡¯s been about one or two days!¡±


    Xiao Qing¡¯s face flushed with excitement as she realized it.


    ¡°One or two days, huh? It seems the effect is just average.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He knew that this was also dependent on the cultivation levels of the two individuals.


    Because Xiao Qing only had a Qi Refining cultivation of three stages, the effect was better than his.


    He had just gone through a dual cultivation, and only had a slight improvement, estimated to be equivalent to two or three hours of meditation.


    ¡°However, it¡¯s still better than nothing, and at least it¡¯s better than having nothing, and there¡¯s a bit more joy in the boudoir.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think much of it.


    After all, this thing was given to him for free.


    He then placed Xiao Qing in a good posture, laughing and saying, ¡°No worries, every little bit counts, let me help you cultivate!¡±


    Dream Immortal City.


    Inner City Cave Abode area.


    Suddenly, outside a cave abode, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was stirred, forming a spiritual energy vortex.


    ¡°This is someone breaking through to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°Looks like they¡¯ve already opened up three gates of Foundation Establishment and have reached the most critical step!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if they can succeed or not.¡±


    The unusual spiritual energy of heaven and earth attracted the attention of some cultivators from other cave abodes.


    However, there weren¡¯t many onlookers.


    After all, in the Dream Immortal City there was an Advanced Level cave abode that was open to outsiders, and every year, cultivators would come to attempt to break through to Foundation Establishment and challenge the bottleneck.


    At this moment¡­


    Inside the cave abode¡­


    ¡°Foundation Establishment, succeeded!¡±


    Meng Xiaocan opened her eyes, and a purple light flickered in her eyes.


    Her face at this moment had also returned to its original appearance.


    Similar to before, but with three or four parts that were similar.


    But it seemed like her eyebrows had opened up, and her originally clear and beautiful face had transformed into an extraordinary beauty.


    Her entire body was filled with an ethereal and mysterious aura that was hard to grasp.


    ¡°I¡¯ve successfully broken through to Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Meng Xiaocan looked at her own palm, and a joyful smile involuntarily appeared on her face.


    Afterwards, she closed her eyes, and a handsome young man with a tall and straight posture appeared in her mind.


    In this way, she quietly sensed her own mental state.


    A moment later, Meng Xiaocan felt a surge of emotions in her heart, and immediately opened her eyes, dispelling the image in her mind, and suppressing the emotions in her heart.


    ¡°This domineering Love-locking Gu, even after I¡¯ve broken through to Foundation Establishment, it still has an effect on me!¡±


    ¡°I must think of a way to resolve this, kill him, and retrieve the Love-locking Gu!¡±


    Meng Xiaocan¡¯s eyes revealed a determined color.


    But as soon as she thought of this, a pang of guilt and pain appeared in her heart.


    She felt that she shouldn¡¯t have such thoughts.


    Meng Xiaocan immediately used a hand seal to calm her inner self.


    She began to think about how she could get Love-locking Gu back.

 Chapter 112: The Second Master, The First Master Is Going To Die!

    Jiulong Market.Jade Feast Pavilion.


    Inside a private room, Yu Maocheng was having a meal and drinking wine with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Brother Lu, the current situation of the Lu Family doesn¡¯t seem too optimistic. Do you have any ideas or plans?¡±


    After drinking three cups of wine, Yu Maocheng spoke up.


    ¡°What ideas or plans can I have? This matter is like a heavy burden on my shoulders, and it¡¯s not up to me to worry about it.¡±


    ¡°Why are you mentioning this, Brother Yu? Are you saying that there¡¯s no way out?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, sensing that Yu Maocheng had something on his mind.


    Today, Yu Maocheng asked him to drink and came to this private room. He felt that the other party had something to say.


    Now he heard it, and he thought it was true.


    ¡°What way can I have?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just that the Yu Family has taken a liking to you, Brother Lu, and wants me to act as a mediator.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re willing to join the Yu Family, they¡¯re willing to marry one of their family¡¯s daughters to you.¡±


    ¡°As for the conditions and treatment, you can negotiate.¡±


    Yu Maocheng took a bite of his food, smiled wryly, and spoke truthfully.


    ¡°I, Lu Changsheng, have been with the Lu Family for a long time, and my wife and children are all in the Lu Family. How can I betray my family like this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand.


    ¡°No need to be polite, Brother Yu. The Yu Family knows that we¡¯re acquainted, so they asked me to act as a mediator. There¡¯s no other meaning to it.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll punish myself with a cup of wine.¡±


    Yu Maocheng immediately raised his wine cup and spoke, apologizing.


    ¡°I naturally understand.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, not taking it to heart.


    He knew that Yu Maocheng was just a mediator.


    The Yu Family had asked him to be a mediator, and he couldn¡¯t refuse.


    ¡°Very well, I¡¯ll give the Yu Family a reply later.¡±


    ¡°However, Brother Lu, you¡¯ve become a high-grade Talisman master at such a young age, with exceptional talent in the Talisman path. I estimate that the Yu Family won¡¯t give up easily, and they¡¯ll send someone to recruit you again.¡±


    Yu Maocheng spoke, his tone unintentionally laced with envy.


    Earlier, when the Yu Family had asked him to be a mediator, he was still a bit surprised.


    When he learned that Lu Changsheng was a high-grade Talisman master, he was shocked.


    He had thought that Lu Changsheng was only a medium-grade Talisman master.


    He didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to have advanced to a high-grade Talisman master.


    He was amazed by Lu Changsheng¡¯s talent in the Talisman path and understood why Lu Changsheng could marry and take concubines without the Lu Family saying anything.


    Because this kind of status is completely incomparable to a son-in-law from a cultivation family like him.


    ¡°Alright, thanks for the reminder, Brother Yu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, also understanding the implication behind Yu Maocheng¡¯s words.


    It meant that the Yu Family would send someone to introduce him to their family members later.


    So, this was a heads-up in advance.


    ¡°Actually, as a friend, I think you should consider this aspect, Brother Lu.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not about betraying the Lu Family, but you should think about your own future.¡±


    ¡°If the Lu Family situation really doesn¡¯t work out, you should think about your own backup plan.¡±


    Yu Maocheng took a sip of wine and spoke.


    ¡°This matter, we¡¯ll talk about it later.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s still too early to discuss this now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh.


    In his escape plan, he had naturally considered his backup plan.


    If the Lu Family really couldn¡¯t hold on, Lu Changsheng planned to take his wives and children and flee to a small town, where they could live in seclusion for a few years.


    After a few years, he would reveal his high-grade Talisman master skills and choose to join a powerful organization like the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall.


    As for the Yu Family, a cultivation family like that was not in his consideration.


    After all, not all cultivation families were as upright as the Lu Family.


    He wanted to find a place where he could live comfortably and at ease. S?a??h th? N?v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Moreover, after what happened with the Lu Family, if he joined a cultivation family in the future, he would definitely not fit in and would be ostracized.


    It was better to join a commercial hall or a sect, which would be more relaxed and carefree.


    ¡°Yes, there is no rush for this kind of thing.¡±


    ¡°With Brother Lu¡¯s Talisman making skills, he can stand out anywhere.¡±


    Yu Maocheng nodded and didn¡¯t continue to talk about this topic.


    Half a month later.


    Lu Changsheng was drawing Talismans in the Spirit Talisman Pavilion.


    Zhang Shan told Lu Changsheng that Yu Maocheng was looking for him.


    ¡°Brother Yu, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Lu Changsheng went downstairs and asked Yu Maocheng.


    ¡°It¡¯s what I said last time, the Yu Family will send someone to recruit you.¡±


    ¡°Today, the Third Young Master of the Yu Family has come, and I¡¯m here to invite you to meet him.¡±


    Yu Maocheng said.


    ¡°The Third Young Master of the Yu Family?¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t know this Third Young Master of the Yu Family.


    But being called the Third Young Master, he must have a high status in the Yu Family.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to go and meet him?¡±


    ¡°Even if you don¡¯t plan to join the Yu Family, you can still go and meet him.¡±


    Yu Maocheng said.


    After finishing, he lowered his voice and said, ¡°Besides, from what I know, this Third Young Master has a bad reputation, so it¡¯s better not to offend him.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go with you to meet him.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled lightly and nodded.


    He knew that if he didn¡¯t go, Yu Maocheng would be in trouble.


    Moreover, Yu Family sent a young master here, and it was impossible for him to come here and not see anyone and just leave.


    If he didn¡¯t go this time, he would come to find him later, so he might as well meet him.


    ¡°I feel like these cultivation families are trying to dig up the roots of the Lu Family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly thought of the Bai Family¡¯s young master pursuing Lu Miaoge.


    It seemed that the Bai Family¡¯s young master didn¡¯t necessarily like Lu Miaoge, but was trying to show sincerity and get Lu Miaoge to join the Bai Family.


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s really like a collapsing wall, and everyone is pushing.¡±


    ¡°Now the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor hasn¡¯t died yet, and it¡¯s already like this. If the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor were to die¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think to himself.


    He felt that the cultivation world was more ruthless than he had imagined.


    Soon, Lu Changsheng and Yu Maocheng arrived at the Jade Feast Pavilion¡¯s second floor private room.


    The private room was already set up with fine wine and delicacies.


    ¡°Friend Lu, nice to meet you.¡±


    A handsome young man with a gentle face, wearing a blue-green robe, looked at Lu Changsheng and nodded.


    ¡°I¡¯ve seen Young Master Yu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also knew that this was the Third Young Master of the Yu Family, and slightly nodded.


    ¡°Brother Lu, I still have some matters to attend to, you chat with the Third Young Master.¡±


    Yu Maocheng introduced them and then excused himself.


    Now that he had brought Lu Changsheng here, he wouldn¡¯t stay, and bid farewell.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Yu Ningyuan slightly nodded and gestured for Yu Maocheng to leave.


    Then, he made a inviting gesture, asking Lu Changsheng to sit down.


    ¡°Friend Lu, please sit.¡±


    ¡°I invited you here today, I¡¯m sure you know the reason. But it¡¯s not urgent, you can just listen.¡±


    ¡°Even if it doesn¡¯t work out, just treat it as a friend and get to know each other.¡±


    Yu Ningyuan smiled and poured wine for Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°It¡¯s a fortunate thing to be able to meet someone as talented as Young Master Yu.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll drink first.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw that the other party was being so polite, and naturally wouldn¡¯t offend him, smiling and finishing the wine in one gulp.


    ¡°Good wine!¡± Lu Changsheng exclaimed.


    This wasn¡¯t just a polite phrase.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t drink much wine, only Jade Bamboo Wine and White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine.


    But at this moment, he could clearly feel that this wine far surpassed the Jade Bamboo Wine and White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine he had drunk before.


    It was nourishing to his spiritual power and mind, and was likely a top-grade spirit wine.


    ¡°Heh heh, this is a specialty spirit wine from Green Lake Mountain, called Baishu Spirit Wine,¡± Yu Ningyuan said.


    ¡°It has a good nourishing effect on the mind, and as a Talisman master, you can drink more of it.¡±


    ¡°If you like it, I have another bottle on me, and you can take it back to try.¡±


    Yu Ningyuan said with a smile.


    ¡°Young master Yu is too polite, I don¡¯t deserve such treatment,¡± Lu Changsheng said, waving his hand.


    Seeing this, Yu Ningyuan didn¡¯t push the matter further and started chatting about other topics.


    He asked Lu Changsheng about the situation in the Lu Family and his daily life.


    He also talked about the current situation in the Yu Family and introduced himself.


    If Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have a system guiding him, he would have been tempted by Yu Ningyuan¡¯s words.


    After all, the Yu Family had two Foundation Establishment great masters, and there was a possibility of a third one emerging within ten years.


    The overall strength and prospects of the Yu Family far surpassed those of the Lu Family.


    If Lu Changsheng was willing to join, his future would be limitless.


    After chatting for a while, Yu Ningyuan took out a bottle of spirit wine and three jade boxes, placing them on the table.


    The three jade boxes were opened, and inside were a Talisman pen, ten crystal clear medium-grade spirit stones and a high-level breaking pill.


    ¡°This is a small token of goodwill from the Yu Family,¡± Yu Ningyuan said.


    ¡°These resources are enough to help you cultivate to the late Qi Refining stage!¡±


    ¡°Moreover, if you¡¯re willing to join our Yu Family, we¡¯re willing to give you one of our daughters as your wife.¡±


    ¡°Once you make sufficient contributions, our Yu Family can even bestow upon you an Advanced Level technique and impart Foundation Establishment insights.¡±


    ¡°I think the Lu Family can¡¯t offer you such benefits, can they?¡±


    Yu Ningyuan said with a faintly confident smile.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the spirit wine, talisman pen, ten medium-grade spirit stones, and high-grade breaking pill in front of him, and couldn¡¯t help but feel that the Yu Family was making a big move.


    This Talisman pen was an extremely high-quality magical treasure, and with the ten medium-grade spirit stones and one high-grade broken pill, it was equivalent to a value of over three thousand spirit stones.


    It was indeed a big move.


    He understood that the Yu Family was willing to spend so much because they saw his potential in the Talisman path.


    He knew that his future wasn¡¯t just limited to being a high-grade Talisman master, but he could become a second-grade Talisman master.


    Otherwise, a high-grade Talisman master wouldn¡¯t be worth the Yu Family¡¯s investment.


    Moreover, they would give him a daughter as his wife and bestow upon him an Advanced Level technique.


    In a cultivation family like this, the stronger they were, the fewer their direct descendants would marry out.


    Like Yu Ningrong, who was married to Yu Maocheng, was only a collateral descendant of the Yu Family.


    ¡°I apologize, Young Master Yu, but I, Lu Changsheng, have been in the Lu Family since I was young, and everything I have today is thanks to the Lu Family¡¯s nurturing. I really can¡¯t do something that would betray my family,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a apologetic smile.


    If he were an ordinary cultivator, he would indeed find it hard to refuse such an offer.


    After all, it included wealth, a wife, and techniques, as well as the backing of the Green Lake Mountain Yu Family.


    Especially the high-grade technique and Foundation Establishment insights, which would be a huge killer move for an ordinary cultivator.


    Even though all cultivators knew that their hopes of reaching Foundation Establishment were slim.


    But when he heard about Foundation Establishment, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of excitement.


    After all, Foundation Establishment was the dream of countless cultivators!


    Even if there was only a slight chance, they would go crazy for it.


    As soon as these words were spoken,


    Yu Ningyuan¡¯s face, which had a faint smile of confidence, suddenly froze.


    He looked at Lu Changsheng with a puzzled expression.


    He didn¡¯t expect that Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t be tempted by his offer.


    He actually refused him!


    To think that he had accepted the task, seen the conditions offered by the family, and even expressed doubts.


    He felt that the conditions were too good to be true.


    It was only after the family told him about Lu Changsheng¡¯s talent in the Talisman path that he reluctantly accepted.


    But he never thought that Lu Changsheng would refuse him at this moment.


    It was hard for him to understand what was going on.


    ¡°Friend Lu, you might not be very clear about the current situation of the Lu Family.¡±


    ¡°I can tell you directly, the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor¡¯s lifespan is only about three to five years from now.¡±


    ¡°And the Lu Family has no way to obtain the Foundation Establishment pill, absolutely no way to produce new Foundation Establishment great masters. Even when they sent people to the Purple Mist Secret Realm, they didn¡¯t gain anything.¡±


    ¡°So in this situation, the Lu Family¡¯s destruction is already predetermined.¡±


    ¡°Why bother¡­¡±


    Yu Ningyuan spoke up, his tone no longer polite.


    However, before he could finish speaking, Yu Ningyuan¡¯s face revealed a look of sudden realization.


    He understood why Lu Changsheng refused him.


    ¡°I understand, Friend Lu, it must be because of your wife and children, right?¡±


    ¡°Because your wife and children are all in the Lu Family!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, if you join my Yu Family, when the Lu Family is destroyed, my Yu Family will step in and do our best to protect your wife and children.¡±


    ¡°And I¡¯ve also heard that you like women, and you¡¯re unhappy if you don¡¯t have a woman by your side. Coincidentally, I¡¯m the same way.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re willing to join the Yu Family, I¡¯ll let you enjoy my thirty-six concubines and seventy-two maidservants.¡±


    Yu Ningyuan smiled confidently.


    ¡°.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was speechless when he heard this.


    He was stunned by this Yu Family¡¯s third young master.


    He didn¡¯t know whether to call this Yu Family¡¯s third young master bold or something else.


    It was hard to keep up with the other¡¯s train of thought.


    ¡°Friend Lu, how about this?¡±


    ¡°In the worst case, I¡¯ll let the children born in the future call you their godfather!¡±


    ¡°Or if you really like them, I can give you a few of them.¡±


    Yu Ningyuan thought he had seen through Lu Changsheng¡¯s thoughts and was confident in his approach.


    He also thought that he had made a big sacrifice to get Lu Changsheng to join the Yu Family, and when he returned to the family, the family would definitely reward him well.


    ¡°Lu has no intention of betraying the Lu Family for the time being, and I would like to thank Master Yu for the hospitality.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t know what to say.


    He felt that he couldn¡¯t communicate with this Yu Family¡¯s young master.


    If the other party was still polite and courteous like before, it would be like doing business with a friend.


    But this was really hard to deal with, and he didn¡¯t know what to say, so he stood up to leave.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, you¡­¡±


    Yu Ningyuan looked at Lu Changsheng, who didn¡¯t know what was good for him, and his expression turned slightly angry, wanting to say something.


    But thinking that they were still in the city, he ultimately didn¡¯t say anything.


    He only let out a cold snort and put the things on the table back into his storage bag.


    ¡°Brother Lu, I¡¯m really sorry this time.¡±


    He saw Lu Changsheng walk down the stairs alone.


    Yu Maochengg, who was waiting downstairs, also guessed the outcome.


    Knowing that the conversation wasn¡¯t very pleasant, he apologized with a bow.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also bowed, didn¡¯t say anything, and left the Jade Feast Pavilion.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if what Yu Family¡¯s Third Young Master said was true or false.¡±


    After leaving the Jade Feast Pavilion, Lu Changsheng thought about the words spoken by Yu Family¡¯s Young Master.


    About the current situation of the Lu Family.


    He knew that the Lu Family¡¯s situation was not optimistic.


    But the Yu Family¡¯s Young Master said that the Lu Family was almost on the verge of collapse.


    Even hinting that if the Lu Family¡¯s Patriarch were to die, not only the Hongye Valley Chen Family, but also the Green Lake Mountain Yu Family, would come to divide the spoils.


    ¡°Regardless of whether that Yu Family¡¯s Young Master was telling the truth or not, I must make arrangements for my wives and children.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He wasn¡¯t too concerned about himself, as he had the ability to protect himself.


    The main consideration was still the wives and children.


    If the Lu Family were to face a crisis, how would he bring all his wives and children to safety?


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng clearly understood why most cultivators were solitary.


    Because in most cases, being alone and walking the great path was indeed far superior to being burdened with family.


    As for himself, it couldn¡¯t be said that he was burdened with family anymore.


    It could be considered a small family migration.


    However, since he had chosen this path, the path of multiple wives and children, Lu Changsheng naturally wouldn¡¯t complain about the trouble at this time.


    Feeling that his wives and children were too many.


    ¡°Ah, power, in the end, it¡¯s still a matter of power.¡±


    ¡°If I had Foundation Establishment power, these things wouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a light sigh, deeply feeling the importance of power.


    His current power was only enough to protect himself.


    He was still unable to protect his wives and children.


    ¡°I¡¯ll think about the wives¡¯ aspect in two months when I return to Qingzhu Mountain, and see how to arrange it.¡±


    ¡°Rather, I just met that Yu Family¡¯s Young Master, and I should tell the Lu Family about it.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, if the Lu Family finds out later, who knows what kind of suspicion might arise.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Like the time the Bai Family¡¯s Young Master pursued Lu Miaoge, and that Yu Family¡¯s Young Master who offered a high price to poach people, he felt that the Lu Family would likely face many such things.


    Since he had encountered it, he should still tell the Lu Family about it, to avoid any misunderstandings later on.


    After all, it¡¯s just a few words to clarify things.


    Night fell.


    Lu Changsheng left the Spirit Talisman shop and headed to the Lu Family¡¯s East District mansion.


    He paid his respects to the Second Elder and recounted the events of the day.


    ¡°Changseng, you have a good heart.¡±


    The Second Elder smiled and patted Lu Changsheng on the shoulder upon hearing his words.


    ¡°The Yu Family sent people to poach you, and they must have offered a hefty price. You didn¡¯t budge, which shows that we, the Lu Family, didn¡¯t misjudge you.¡±


    ¡°You can rest assured, our Lu Family has stood tall on Qingzhu Mountain for hundreds of years, and it¡¯s not that easy to bring us down.¡±


    The Second Elder spoke with confidence.


    ¡°Second Elder, without the Lu Family, there would be no Lu Changsheng today.¡±


    ¡°I will definitely stand with the Lu Family through thick and thin!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with determination.


    He didn¡¯t care whether the Second Elder¡¯s words were true or false; the Lu Family¡¯s situation was either good or bad.


    As long as he was still part of the Lu Family, he had to maintain the proper attitude.


    ¡°Good, good, your heart is in the right place, that¡¯s enough.¡±


    The Second Elder nodded in satisfaction and patted Lu Changsheng on the shoulder again.


    Meanwhile, in Dream Immortal City¡­


    ¡°Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s Lu Family Patriarch only has a few years left to live.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan received this news, her eyes flickered, showing a thoughtful look.


    She then left her cave dwelling and departed from Dream Immortal City.


    In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed.


    The Yu Family¡¯s Third Young Master¡¯s affair was just a small interlude for Lu Changsheng.


    It didn¡¯t have much impact on his life.


    He still practiced cultivation every day, crafted talismans, went to work, and helped Xiao Qing with her dual cultivation.


    Although he was helping Xiao Qing, he also benefited from it.


    After all, this kind of thing was just a hobby, and cultivating happily could still improve his cultivation.


    Under his slight control, Xiao Qing didn¡¯t get pregnant.


    However, two other maidservants did get pregnant.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t pay much attention to it.


    After all, he couldn¡¯t just stop having children because the Lu Family¡¯s situation was unfavorable, could he?


    These maidservants in Jiulong Market wouldn¡¯t be affected by the Lu Family¡¯s affairs.


    On this day¡­


    Lu Changsheng was meditating on the second floor of the Spirit Talisman shop when he suddenly heard an urgent voice.


    ¡°Second Master, it¡¯s not good. The first master was seriously injured and is unconscious. She may not be able to survive!¡±

 Chapter 113: Sister Miaoge, Youve Been Wronged!

    ¡°What? Sister Miaoge is severely injured and unconscious, and it¡¯s uncertain if she¡¯ll survive?¡±When Lu Changsheng heard this, his eyes suddenly opened wide, and a sword light flashed.


    He quickly got up and walked out of the room, looking at Zhang Shan and asking what had happened.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what happened either,¡± Zhang Shan replied.


    ¡°I just saw the heavily injured Young Mistress in the city, so I quickly sent her over, but she was already unconscious by the time she arrived.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and didn¡¯t ask any more questions, immediately going downstairs.


    He arrived at the first-floor lounge.


    He immediately saw Zhang Shan¡¯s wife, Bai Su, supporting Miaoge as she sat in a chair.


    At this time, Miaoge¡¯s beautiful face, as white as snow, was extremely pale, without any blood color, and there was fresh blood oozing from the corner of her mouth.


    Her beautiful eyes were dimly closed, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, with a hint of pain.


    Her white dress was somewhat disheveled and stained with blood.


    On her back, there was an obvious wound, with black, malevolent energy spreading.


    Lu Changsheng could see at a glance that Miaoge¡¯s current situation was extremely dire.


    Her entire body was lacking in vitality, and death energy was pervasive.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge!¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw Miaoge in this state and his face changed, as he stepped forward to support her.


    He took out a porcelain bottle from his storage bag, poured out a pill, and sent it into Miaoge¡¯s mouth.


    This was a high-grade pill he had bought, which had the effect of recovering from injuries.


    He then took out a Willow Dew Talisman Talisman and used it on Miaoge.


    ¡°Changseng.¡±


    When Lu Changsheng spoke, Miaoge¡¯s beautiful eyes slightly opened.


    Her pale face barely revealed a hint of a smile, as if she wanted to say something.


    But as soon as she opened her mouth, fresh blood seeped out from the corner of her lips.


    ¡°No, this injury has already damaged her heart meridian, and the damage has spread throughout her body.¡±


    ¡°To treat her injuries and save her life, at least a second-grade top pill, or even a third-grade pill, is needed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng grasped Miaoge¡¯s wrist, checking her body¡¯s condition.


    He discovered that her current situation was extremely critical.


    She was completely in a state of exhaustion, on the verge of collapse.


    Not only were her injuries severe, but the wound on her back also had a powerful, overbearing energy that was eroding and devouring Miaoge¡¯s spiritual energy and vitality.


    These ordinary healing pills and Talismanic spells were fundamentally useless.


    ¡°What to do, what to do!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind was racing with thoughts.


    Thinking about how to save Lu Miaoge.


    After all, Lu Changsheng had always harbored special feelings for Lu Miaoge.


    The two had known each other for so many years, and had been in contact for so long, that they had developed many emotions.


    In his heart, Lu Changsheng had long considered Lu Miaoge as his own woman.


    The future mother of his children.


    Now, in this situation, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t bear to watch Lu Miaoge die.


    ¡°A third-grade pill is impossible to buy.¡±


    ¡°A second-grade lifesaving pill is not easy to come by either.¡±


    ¡°And there¡¯s no time for me to go find a second-grade pill now!¡±


    ¡°In this situation, unless we can find a Foundation Establishment great master who excels in healing, there¡¯s no hope of saving her life.¡±


    Lu Changsheng could only think of two methods, but neither was feasible.


    Just then, he suddenly thought of a method.


    Dual cultivation!


    In the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique, there was a secret art recorded.


    The Yin-Yang Reversal Technique.


    This was a technique of mutual nourishment.


    By continuously replenishing the pure yin energy of a woman, which is the great medicine of the human body, she can recover her injuries and gain new life.


    Lu Changsheng, who had a deep understanding of the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique, was very clear about this.


    This technique could also be reversed, with the yang energy reversing the yin.


    Using one¡¯s own pure yang energy to nourish a woman, treating her injuries, and reviving her.


    ¡°But I¡¯m no longer a pure yang body, and my cultivation is only at the Qi Refining stage.¡±


    ¡°Even if I were to use the Yin-Yang Reversal Technique, the effect would be limited, and it¡¯s uncertain whether I could save her from this injury.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He knew that even with this secret technique, saving Lu Miaoge wouldn¡¯t be that simple.


    Moreover, his relationship with Lu Miaoge hadn¡¯t reached that level yet.


    It wasn¡¯t suitable to use this technique to save her.


    ¡°Changseng, be careful when you go out, the killer isn¡¯t an ordinary Qi Refiner. They came prepared.¡±


    Lu Miaoge coughed up blood as she spoke.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, don¡¯t talk, you must hold on!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately said.


    He could see that Lu Miaoge was now on her last breath.


    Once she finished speaking, her spirit would relax, and she would be gone.


    ¡°Cough, cough. Changseng, you asked me before, what requirements do I have for a Dao companion.¡±


    ¡°Actually, I think you¡¯re quite good. It¡¯s just that you¡¯re too emotional.¡±


    ¡°And you already have Miaoyun.¡±


    ¡°But being able to die in front of you, I¡¯m already content.¡±


    ¡°Cough, cough, my only regret is that I won¡¯t be able to see the scenery of Foundation Establishment. I hope you can take a look for me.¡±


    Lu Miaoge, who knew she was about to die, spoke her true feelings.


    And she didn¡¯t forget to urge Lu Changsheng to cultivate diligently.


    As soon as she finished speaking, her eyes began to dim.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, hold on, I have a way to save you!¡± Lu Changsheng said directly.


    At this moment, he didn¡¯t think twice.


    He decided to use the Yin-Yang Rebirth Technique to treat Lu Miaoge.


    Because apart from the Yin-Yang Rebirth Technique, Lu Changsheng had no other methods.


    As for being innocent and exposing his own methods, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think so much at the moment.


    Saving people was the priority!


    Besides, the other party had already confessed.


    After making up his mind, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hide anymore.


    He poured his own Seven Stars spiritual power into Lu Miaoge¡¯s body, first to suppress the injuries and restore her vitality.


    ¡°Changseng.¡±


    Lu Miaoge felt the spiritual power pouring into her body and was slightly startled.


    She didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng¡¯s spiritual power to be so vigorous.


    But she had already used up all her energy, and her consciousness was getting dimmer.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go treat Sister Miaoge¡¯s injuries, don¡¯t let anyone disturb me!¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew he couldn¡¯t delay anymore.


    After saying that, he picked up Lu Miaoge¡¯s soft and delicate body and quickly went to the third floor.


    Then, he took out a set of array tools from his storage bag and set up the Heavenly Curtain Five Elements Array, which he had obtained from Xiaolong.


    He went to the bedroom and placed Lu Miaoge on the bed.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, forgive me!¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hesitate.


    He directly undid Lu Miaoge¡¯s blood-stained white dress, and her clothes fell off.


    Her white, smooth, and enticing skin was revealed.


    Her curves were enticing, and her body was like a perfect work of art from heaven.


    ¡°A doctor¡¯s heart is like a parent¡¯s. I¡¯m saving people, no other thoughts!¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the usually elegant and refined Lu Miaoge, whose mysterious veil had been lifted, revealing an icy beauty. He couldn¡¯t help but mutter to himself.


    However, behind her perfect and flawless body, which shone like jade, there was a dark, black wound, surrounded by a black, malevolent aura.


    Lu Changsheng took out a Willow Dew Talisman from his storage bag and applied it to the wound on her back.


    ¡°Changseng.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miaoge¡¯s last thread of consciousness caused her pale face to flush slightly, and she whispered.


    But she was now completely powerless, unable to speak, and her consciousness was gradually fading away.


    She could only rely on Lu Changsheng¡¯s humiliating posture.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I¡¯ve wronged you!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said another sentence.


    He opened his own clothes, revealing a dragon-like physique.


    The Spirit Talisman was laid out on the third floor.


    Lu Changsheng operated the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique, stimulating the yang energy within his body and sending it into Lu Miaoge¡¯s body to treat her injuries.


    At this time, Lu Miaoge had already fallen into a coma, completely relying on Lu Changsheng to maintain a thread of life.


    However, although she was in a coma, she seemed to be subtly aware.


    Her jade-like body, clad only in white silk stockings, was slightly tense, with subtle undulations.


    Time passed slowly.


    The dark aura on Lu Miaoge¡¯s back was gradually suppressed and controlled.


    The vitality within her body began to slowly recover.


    ¡°It¡¯s indeed possible.¡±


    ¡°Miss, Miss, I¡¯ve spent my life to save you, and you must repay me well later!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Miaoge, who was still in a coma, but with a slightly furrowed brow, and let out a soft sigh.


    He knew that even with his yang energy cultivation, it would be difficult to save Lu Miaoge using the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique alone.


    So he directly and decisively employed another secret technique from the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique, the Life-Saving Technique.


    Through this method, he consumed his own lifespan, transferring his vital energy and yang energy into Lu Miaoge¡¯s body.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath.


    Then, he grasped one of Lu Miaoge¡¯s delicate, silk-clad feet and continued to treat her injuries.


    The Spirit Talisman was laid out on the first floor.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on with Miaoge? What¡¯s the situation now?¡±


    ¡°How¡¯s my sister?¡±


    The second elder and Lu Miaohuan learned about Lu Miaoge and immediately came to the Spirit Talisman Shop to inquire.


    ¡°I¡¯m not clear about the situation, Elder Lu.¡±


    ¡°At that time, the young mistress was already on the brink of death, with only a thread of life remaining.¡±


    ¡°But the Second Master said there¡¯s a way to save her, so he took the Master upstairs, saying not to disturb.¡±


    Zhang Shan let out a soft sigh and said,


    He¡¯s also a cultivator.


    Although he¡¯s only at the Qi Refining sixth stage, he could see that Lu Miaoge was on the brink of danger back then.


    Unless there¡¯s some kind of miraculous pill or a Foundation Establishment great master who¡¯s skilled in healing, it¡¯s unlikely she could be saved.


    ¡°It¡¯s been so long, how come there¡¯s no reaction at all?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan, dressed in a black skirt, had a worried look on her face.


    Although she¡¯s a bit rebellious and likes to argue with her sister Lu Miaoge, the two sisters are very close.


    ¡°It¡¯s already been a day, but I don¡¯t know the specifics, and I don¡¯t dare disturb them.¡±


    Zhang Shan spoke up.


    ¡°A day has passed? That¡¯s so long!¡±


    ¡°No way, I have to go take a look!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan exclaimed, eager to go upstairs and take a look.


    ¡°Miss Lu, the Second Master instructed us not to disturb them.¡±


    Zhang Shan said with a difficult expression.


    ¡°Miaohuan.¡±


    The Second Elder saw the situation and immediately called out to Lu Miao.


    ¡°Since Changseng said he has a way to save Miaoge, maybe he really does have a way.¡±


    The Second Elder thought back to what the Old Ancestor had said before, that Lu Changsheng was a person with great luck.


    Maybe he really did have a way to save Lu Miaoge.


    And now that so much time has passed, they could only rely on Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Miaoge has Talisman magical weapons protecting her, ordinary cultivators aren¡¯t her match.¡±


    ¡°This time, it¡¯s very likely not an ordinary cultivator, but someone who came prepared.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll send a message back to the family, Miaohuan, you mustn¡¯t leave Jiulong Market, it¡¯s best if you stay in the courtyard.¡±


    The Second Elder continued to instruct Lu Miaohuan.


    Then he turned to Zhang Shan and said, ¡°If Changseng comes out, please have someone notify me.¡±


    ¡°Please don¡¯t worry, Second Elder, if the Master comes out, I¡¯ll immediately send someone to notify you.¡±


    Zhang Shan bowed his head in agreement.


    Spirit Talisman Shop, third floor.


    The rhythmic sound of knocking continued to echo.


    ¡°Ah~¡±


    At this time, Lu Changsheng heard a soft, gentle cry.


    His heart was suddenly filled with joy, knowing that Lu Miaoge¡¯s condition had improved.


    At the same time, he used more force, not daring to relax, fearing that the other party¡¯s vital energy would be cut off.


    But looking at the person in front of him, with hair like a waterfall, skin as white as snow, and a slender figure, Lu Changsheng suddenly realized a problem.


    If Lu Miaoge were to wake up, what would he do?


    The current situation, if Lu Miaoge were to wake up, would make him feel extremely awkward, not knowing how to face her.


    After all, his relationship with Lu Miaoge was still lacking in some aspects.


    Although what he did was to save her, but for a woman like Lu Miaoge, who valued her chastity, it was still a big deal.


    ¡°Hmm~¡±


    Just as Lu Changsheng continued to treat her, thinking about how to face Lu Miaoge when she woke up, he heard Lu Miaoge¡¯s soft, suppressed voice.


    The sound was extremely gentle, with a hint of restraint.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng immediately realized that Lu Miaoge had probably already woken up.


    Lu Changsheng wanted to speak, but for a moment, he didn¡¯t know what to say.


    Looking at Lu Miaoge¡¯s tightly closed beautiful eyes, suppressing her voice, Lu Changsheng suddenly understood.


    In this situation, it wasn¡¯t just him who was awkward.


    Lu Miaoge was also feeling awkward.


    For a moment, neither of them knew how to face each other.


    After all, Lu Miaoge¡¯s personality was originally gentle and calm.


    Her true feelings were only revealed when she was on the brink of death, and that was why she was like that.


    Now that she had come back to life, and the situation was like this, it was natural for Lu Miaoge to not know how to face him either.


    It was as if she was like an ostrich, continuing to pretend to be unconscious, trying not to make a sound.


    Looking at Lu Miaoge¡¯s enduring expression, Lu Changsheng¡¯s playful heart was stirred.


    After all, he had truly been saving her life earlier.


    He hadn¡¯t enjoyed any benefits.


    Now that the person was saved, it was natural to enjoy the benefits.


    Moreover, at this moment, Lu Changsheng also thought of a way to resolve the awkwardness.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng¡¯s movements became slower and more gentle.


    His hand lightly stroked Lu Miaoge¡¯s white, jade-like back, which was as smooth as jade, without a single scar.


    Next, Lu Changsheng¡¯s entire body leaned against Lu Miaoge¡¯s body.


    He buried his head in the crook of Lu Miaoge¡¯s slender, jade-like neck, smelling the faint, sweet fragrance in her hair.


    In this situation, Lu Miaoge still had her beautiful eyes tightly closed.


    But her pale face was flushed, with a redness that reached her ears, and her breathing was slightly rapid.


    The words spoken before death.


    The current situation.


    Lu Miaoge felt extremely ashamed and embarrassed in her heart.


    She wished she didn¡¯t wake up, and instead died.


    But thinking of Lu Changsheng¡¯s concern and care,she realized that he did this to save herself, and it was all for her own sake.


    She could clearly feel the endless vitality flowing into her body, healing her injuries.


    Her injuries were being suppressed, but her entire body was still very weak.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng must have made a huge sacrifice.


    Otherwise, her injuries would have been fatal.


    ¡°Uh~¡±


    As her thoughts wandered, Lu Changsheng¡¯s treatment accelerated, and Lu Miaoge¡¯s body began to react instinctively, her hands grasping the bed sheets tightly, her lips biting down hard.


    She could only hope that Lu Changsheng would finish the treatment soon and leave.


    Otherwise, she didn¡¯t know how to face Lu Changsheng.


    After all, she had feelings for Lu Changsheng, but they hadn¡¯t reached the point of deep affection.


    She usually treated him like a younger brother.


    And besides, Lu Changsheng was still her brother-in-law in name.


    But she was doing this with her brother-in-law¡­


    Lu Changsheng, of course, didn¡¯t know what Lu Miaoge was thinking.


    He continued to work tirelessly, his efforts unrelenting.


    After all, Lu Miaoge¡¯s current situation was still precarious, and she needed to stabilize her condition through treatment.


    However, he was also observing Lu Miaoge¡¯s condition, gauging her limits, and not pushing her too far.


    After all, these things had to be done step by step.


    Time passed slowly.


    ¡°How much longer will this take? Will I never wake up, and Changseng will continue like this?¡±


    ¡°But isn¡¯t it said in the book¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge was panting, her entire body like a withered mud, enduring the treatment.


    She didn¡¯t know how much longer Lu Changsheng would take.


    She thought to herself, ¡°If I had just spoken up when I woke up, it would have been better.¡±


    She was now numb and weak, without any strength, and didn¡¯t know how to speak.


    At this time, Lu Changsheng saw that Lu Miaoge was sweating profusely, her feet arched like a bow, and her injuries were temporarily stabilized, so he let out a low roar and ended the treatment.


    After that, he collapsed like a exhausted person, and fell into a deep sleep.


    ¡°Changseng?¡±


    Lu Miaoge came back to her senses, saw Lu Changsheng lying motionless, and called out to him twice.


    But seeing that Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t respond, her heart began to race, and she felt anxious.


    She was worried that Lu Changsheng might have sacrificed himself to save her, and something had gone wrong.


    ¡°Ah~¡±


    Lu Miaoge pursed her lips, sat up slightly, and looked at Lu Changsheng.


    As soon as she saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s exhausted and pale face, she was filled with concern.


    ¡°Changseng?¡±


    Lu Miaoge called out, wanting to check on Lu Changsheng¡¯s body.


    Just then, Lu Changsheng¡¯s tired eyes opened.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, you¡¯re awake.¡±


    ¡°Great!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Miaoge, revealing a weak but happy smile.


    ¡°Changseng, are you okay?¡±


    Lu Miaoge asked with concern.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, just a bit exhausted,¡± Lu Changsheng said softly. ¡°Cough, cough¡­ I didn¡¯t think much at the time, I just wanted to save you, so¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge fell silent for a moment.


    Her eyes were complex, and she bit her lip, speaking softly, ¡°Changseng, this isn¡¯t your fault, thank you for saving me.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll take responsibility, Sister Miaoge,¡± Lu Changsheng said weakly, his eyes filled with expectation. ¡°Will you marry me when the time comes?¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s heart was in chaos upon hearing this.


    For a moment, she didn¡¯t know how to respond.


    This sudden change in their relationship was too fast.


    It made her feel like she couldn¡¯t adapt to the current situation.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, don¡¯t you want to?¡± Lu Changsheng asked, his voice tinged with disappointment.


    ¡°Changseng, can you give me some time?¡± Lu Miaoge grasped Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand, her eyes filled with warmth.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded lightly.


    He knew Lu Miaoge¡¯s heart was in turmoil at the moment.


    It was like cooking rice, and it couldn¡¯t be rushed.


    ¡°Changseng, are you okay?¡±


    Lu Miaoge asked, filled with concern.


    ¡°You must have paid a huge price to save me, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked like he wanted to say something but couldn¡¯t bring himself to say it.


    After a final moment of silence, he said, ¡°I¡¯m fine, I just need to rest for a while.¡±


    ¡°Changseng, can you tell me the truth?¡±


    Lu Miaoge saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s state and couldn¡¯t believe that he was fine.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, you should know that I have some secrets, and this time it¡¯s a kind of dual cultivation technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said in a soft voice. S?a??h th? Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Okay, I know, I won¡¯t blame you.¡±


    ¡°Changseng, everyone has their own secrets, and I¡¯ve known you¡¯re different from ordinary cultivators for a long time.¡±


    ¡°You can rest assured, I¡¯ll definitely keep your secret.¡±


    Lu Miaoge immediately spoke up, her pale face turned serious, and she raised her hand to swear an oath.


    ¡°I naturally believe you, Sister Miaoge, I mean, this treatment belongs to a kind of dual cultivation technique.¡±


    ¡°If I want to recover slowly, I must use another kind of dual cultivation technique to recover.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a bitter smile.


    After listening to his words, Lu Miaoge was taken aback, her face turned bright red, and her ears turned red as well.


    But looking at her own situation with Lu Changsheng, she lightly bit her lip and nodded.


    Later, Lu Changsheng transmitted the Emotional Silk Technique to Lu Miaoge.

 Chapter 114: The Seventh Draw, the Mysterious Bead!

    The third floor of the Spirit Talisman Store.Inside the bedroom, a man and a woman were sleeping in each other¡¯s arms.


    Scattered around the bed were a blue-green bamboo leaf robe and a white skirt stained with blood, as well as undergarments and a lotus-patterned bellyband.


    Lu Miaoge woke up.


    Looking at Lu Changsheng, who was still fast asleep, the scenes from the past few days flashed through her mind.


    Her pale face suddenly turned bright red, as if she were dreaming.


    At first, it was Lu Changsheng who had healed her wounds.


    But later, it was she who had healed Lu Changsheng¡¯s wounds.


    And then, they had both healed each other¡¯s wounds through dual cultivation.


    Thinking about the details of their dual cultivation, Lu Miaoge couldn¡¯t help but blush to her ears, touching her belly.


    ¡°Alas¡­¡±


    She let out a helpless sigh.


    It was fortunate that they had practiced dual cultivation to heal each other¡¯s wounds.


    Otherwise, she would have been worried about returning to her family with a bulging belly.


    Thinking about returning to her family with a bulging belly, and the gaze of her father, the Fourth Elder, and Lu Miaoyun, she didn¡¯t dare to think further.


    Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t think about it anymore and slowly sat up.


    Looking at the marks on her perfect, unblemished body, her gaze towards Lu Changsheng was tinged with a hint of resentment.


    She couldn¡¯t help but think, no wonder Lu Changsheng had so many wives.


    If he only had one wife, how could she endure such torment?


    Lu Miaoge took out a new set of clothes from her storage bag and put them on, restoring her usual elegant and refined demeanor.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge.¡±


    At this time, Lu Changsheng, who had heard the commotion, also woke up.


    He wasn¡¯t pretending to sleep.


    This round of healing had indeed left him extremely exhausted.


    ¡°Changseng, you¡¯re awake.¡±


    ¡°Is your body okay?¡±


    Lu Miaoge pursed her lips, speaking in a gentle, caring tone, like a virtuous and loving wife.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. As long as I practice a few more times, I can fully recover.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said calmly. s?a??h th? N?v?l(F)ire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Dual cultivation with Xiao Qing didn¡¯t have much effect on him.


    But dual cultivation with Lu Miaoge was indeed much more effective.


    It was almost equivalent to half a month of bitter cultivation.


    However, it was impossible to rely solely on this method to cultivate.


    Occasionally relying on dual cultivation to boost his cultivation was beneficial for both men and women.


    If it¡¯s too frequent, it will lead to a floating foundation.


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s face turned red when she heard the two words ¡°dual cultivation¡±.


    Although dual cultivation has its benefits for her, she still couldn¡¯t let go.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, what happened when you were attacked earlier?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, knowing that Lu Miaoge¡¯s skin was thin, and changed the subject.


    ¡°I encountered four Qi Refining late-stage cultivators on my way here,¡± Lu Miaoge said softly.


    ¡°They all covered their faces, but judging from their methods, it was clear they were prepared and intentionally targeted me. But I don¡¯t know who they are or who instructed them. It¡¯s possible it was the Chen Family, but it could also be another family trying to shift the blame to the Chen Family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded after hearing this.


    If they covered their faces and auras, it would indeed be difficult to identify them and uncover the mastermind behind the scenes.


    Moreover, when the wall falls, everyone pushes.


    The Lu Family¡¯s situation was indeed as Lu Miaoge said, and other families might be involved.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, let¡¯s leave this matter to the family to handle.¡±


    ¡°However, regarding your physical condition, you can publicly announce that your heart¡¯s arteries are damaged. Who knows, you might even gain some information.¡±


    Lu Changsheng suggested.


    Under his treatment, Lu Miaoge¡¯s body hadn¡¯t suffered any heart injuries, but she still needed to take good care of herself for a while.


    This way, not only would they be releasing a smoke bomb to the outside world, but also slightly covering up the effectiveness of his treatment.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll say that when the time comes.¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded slightly.


    She continued, ¡°It¡¯s been so long since we¡¯ve been gone, Second Elder should know by now. We should go and tell him, so he doesn¡¯t worry.¡±


    She had already gotten used to living with Lu Changsheng in the same room.


    But now that their relationship had progressed further, it made her unsure of how to interact with him.


    Sitting like this, she couldn¡¯t help but think of the past few days, and her heart felt a bit messy.


    ¡°We should go and tell him.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    What happened to Lu Miaohuan and Zheng Yongshan could reach Lu Miaoge¡¯s ears.


    Now that Lu Miaoge was seriously injured, it was impossible for the second elder not to receive the message.


    ¡°Changseng, I¡¯ll keep your treatment a secret and say you coincidentally obtained a pill and a secret technique.¡±


    ¡°As for our relationship, let¡¯s not mention it to others for now, okay?¡±


    At this time, Lu Miaoge took a deep breath and spoke with a hint of pleading in her voice.


    She could face Lu Changsheng normally.


    But she still didn¡¯t know how to face the matter between herself and Lu Changsheng, nor how to face the Fourth Elder and Lu Miaoyun.


    ¡°I¡¯ll listen to Sister Miaoge, I definitely won¡¯t mention it outside.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said.


    He also knew that their relationship had progressed a bit too quickly in the past few days.


    They still needed to nurture their feelings.


    After cleaning up the traces left in the bedroom, they went downstairs.


    ¡°Master, Second Master.¡±


    Zhang Shan saw the two of them coming down from upstairs and immediately went forward to bow.


    He had already told the Second Elder and Lu Miaoyun about the events that had transpired.


    ¡°Thank you, Uncle Zhang.¡±


    ¡°Previously, it was thanks to Aunt Bai that Sister Miaoge was sent over in time, this is a small token of gratitude.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out three high-quality Talismans from his storage bag as a gift.


    If it weren¡¯t for Zhang Shan¡¯s wife sending Lu Miaoge over in time, they might not have seen each other again.


    ¡°You¡¯re too kind, Second Master.¡±


    Zhang Shan waved his hand in refusal.


    However, seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s insistence, Zhang Shan accepted the gift.


    After all, three high-quality Talismans were not a small income for him.


    Looking at the two of them walking out together, like a golden boy and jade girl, Zhang Shan couldn¡¯t help but glance at them twice.


    He felt that today, the two masters seemed to have become more intimate, but he couldn¡¯t quite put his finger on where.


    He didn¡¯t mind, though, as it was none of his business.


    East District, Lu Family¡¯s courtyard.


    ¡°Miaoge, you¡¯re okay, that¡¯s good.¡±


    ¡°Changseng, this time we owe it to you, you can rest assured, this time I will report to the family and apply for a reward for you.¡±


    The Second Elder said, looking at Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng, whose faces were both a bit pale.


    In his heart, he couldn¡¯t help but think that, as the Old Ancestor had said, Lu Changsheng was a person with great luck, and had a special aura about him.


    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge might have been in danger.


    Lu Miaoge not only had a good innate talent but was also a high-quality Talisman master.


    If something had happened, it would have been a disaster for the Lu Family¡¯s current situation.


    ¡°Second Elder, you¡¯re too kind, this is what I should do.¡±


    Lu Changsheng bowed and said.


    The Second Elder also indicated that he had already sent a message back to the Lu Family about the incident.


    And he would ask the Jiulong Market¡¯s law enforcement team to investigate the culprit behind the scenes.


    It was no big deal if an ordinary Rouge Cultivator died, and no one would care.


    But Lu Miaoge was a member of the Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family¡­


    Now, their family member was being attacked in the Jiulong Market, how can the law enforcement not take responsibility?


    After all, such incidents will have a negative impact on the market itself.


    Many cultivators come to Jiulong Market, seeking a peaceful life.


    Now, there are such bold cultivators who even attack the children of the cultivator family, which will naturally make Rouge Cultivator uneasy and affect the traffic of the market.


    And at the same time¡­


    In a tavern in Jiulong Market.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on with you guys? Can¡¯t even do a simple thing right?¡±


    ¡°Four of you, and you still can¡¯t kill a Qi Refining seventh-stage cultivator!¡±


    Yu Ningyuan, the third young master of the Yu Family, looked at the four people in front of him, his face darkening.


    ¡°Third Young Master, Lu Miaoge used a talisman to escape to the outskirts of Jiulong Market, and we didn¡¯t dare to pursue her further.¡±


    ¡°And besides, she was hit by my Black Destruction Slash, and her life was on the verge of extinction. She was destined to die.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how she managed to survive!¡±


    A middle-aged man with a sturdy build cupped his hands and spoke.


    He couldn¡¯t understand how Lu Miaoge had managed to survive.


    ¡°Hmph, you¡¯re all useless!¡±


    Yu Ningyuan coldly snorted.


    He didn¡¯t come just to dig up Lu Changsheng.


    He had other purposes.


    He wanted to eliminate Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and several other Lu Family disciples.


    This would not only severely injure the Lu Family but also enrage them.


    When these things happen, the Lu Family would suspect the Chen Family first.


    The Lu Family was already in a precarious situation, and their conflicts with the Chen Family were ongoing.


    When these things happen, the situation would escalate, and it would be a fight to the death with the Chen Family.


    But he didn¡¯t expect that the four people he arranged would fail to kill a Qi Refining seventh-stage Lu Miaoge.


    And this incident would certainly make the Lu Family people vigilant, making it even harder to find opportunities.


    ¡°System!¡±


    Lu Changsheng returned home and silently muttered to himself, opening the system panel.


    ¡¾Name: Lu Changsheng¡¿


    ¡¾Identity: Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family Son-in-law¡¿


    ¡¾Cultivation: Qi Refining Seventh Stage¡¿


    ¡¾Lifespan: 27/155¡¿


    ¡¾Talent: Six-Rank Spirit Root¡¿


    ¡¾Skills: Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique¡¿


    ¡¾Skills: Fireball Technique, Wind Control Technique, Object Control Technique, Qi Absorption Technique, Heavenly Eye Technique, Sound Transmission Technique¡¿


    ¡¾Crafts: Talisman Creation (2nd level), Puppetry (2nd level)¡¿


    ¡¾Pets: Nine Netherworld Hound, Peach Blossom Gu¡¿


    ¡¾Offspring: 68/81 (View Details)¡¿


    ¡°Lifespan is 150, which means I¡¯ve lost eight years of my life this time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his lifespan through the system and sighed inwardly.


    He had previously used the Life-Saving Technique and the Yin-Yang Rebirth Technique to save Lu Miaoge, knowing that it would consume his own lifespan.


    But he didn¡¯t know how many years of his life it would cost.


    Now, through the system panel, he had a clear understanding.


    ¡°It seems that this kind of thing can¡¯t be done often, or my lifespan won¡¯t be able to take it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of regret.


    However, he didn¡¯t dwell on it too much.


    He was still young, and his lifespan was long, so he wasn¡¯t too worried.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already had 68 children, I wonder if the system will give me a bonus when I reach 70?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Due to the current situation of the Lu Family, he felt a sense of urgency to increase his strength.


    But to increase his strength, aside from relying on time to cultivate, the fastest method was to obtain opportunities.


    Others obtained opportunities by exploring ancient ruins and former masters¡¯ dungeons.


    He, on the other hand, relied on giving birth to children, and the system would give him a bonus.


    Before he knew it, another month had passed.


    The third floor of the Spirit Talisman Store.


    On the bedside table, a set of white robes, white undergarments, plain-colored lotus-patterned bellyband, and a green bamboo-leaf-patterned robe were neatly stacked¡­


    ¡°Changseng, I¡¯ll leave the shop in your care.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s beautiful face was no longer pale, but radiant and rosy, with a charming and alluring figure, lying in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, speaking softly.


    There was a first time, a second time, a third time¡­


    At first, Lu Miaoge was still a bit reserved.


    But under Lu Changsheng¡¯s pretense of dual cultivation to heal injuries, they had a second and third time, and gradually became more open.


    However, this time she was returning to Qingzhu Mountain.


    So the two of them spent the entire night healing injuries in the Spirit Talisman Store.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take care of the shop.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    But in reality, he felt a bit helpless.


    He had originally planned to accompany the Second Elder back to Qingzhu Mountain this time.


    Because of the assassination, Lu Miaoge had to go back once.


    So she could only let him stay here.


    Immediately, Lu Miaoge kissed Lu Changsheng¡¯s cheek and lifted the quilt.


    A pair of slender, jade-like beautiful legs stretched out, with crystal-like jade feet stepping on the ground, showcasing her curvaceous and beautiful figure as she quickly put on her skirt.


    It made her entire person recover her usual calm and elegant demeanor, like a gentle and refined beauty.


    However, at this moment, the gentleness on her face made her look less refined compared to usual.


    ¡°Changseng, I¡¯ll go first.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s voice was gentle.


    ¡°Okay, Miaoge, be careful.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    After the beauty left, Lu Changsheng also got up, let out a soft sigh, and put on his clothes.


    He could feel that Lu Miaoge, although close to him, was still holding back a bit.


    Or rather, Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t have the intention of marrying him.


    So in other aspects, she was more accommodating to him, as a form of compensation.


    ¡°It¡¯s still lacking a bit of fate, I suppose.¡±


    ¡°Or perhaps, the young mistress has a knot in her heart that she can¡¯t get past.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also roughly knew why Lu Miaoge was like this.


    One reason was the Four Elders and Lu Miaoyun¡¯s side; Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t know how to face them.


    Another reason was having children.


    Lu Miaoge still had the heart of a cultivator.


    In the future, she would strive for Foundation Establishment.


    If she had children, it would definitely hinder her cultivation.


    ¡°Alas, I don¡¯t have to have children either.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    He was also willing to let her decide on this matter.


    If Lu Miaoge truly didn¡¯t want to have children, he wouldn¡¯t force her either.


    After all, for cultivators, this was a matter of personal understanding.


    However, in his situation with many wives and concubines, it was estimated that they would be influenced and would have to have at least two children.


    ¡°But it¡¯s still half a year away, and having children is not going to happen anytime soon.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a sigh.


    He thought about how he had previously sent all the Spirit Root servant girls back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Now, in Jiulong Market, except for Little Qing, none of the servant girls had a Spirit Root.


    In this situation, his superior birth and education plan was somewhat difficult to implement.


    ¡°Do I have to go to White Jade Tower again?¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve done something good, so I might as well do something good.¡±


    After thinking about it, Lu Changsheng decided to head to White Jade Tower.


    After all, the cultivation of superior offspring couldn¡¯t be stopped.


    He already had eleven Spirit Root wives and concubines, including Lu Miaoge.


    At the same time, in Hongye Valley¡­


    ¡°Senior, are you willing to lend a helping hand to the Chen Family?¡±


    Chen Family Patriarch Chen Shuisheng looked at the slender young man in front of him and said respectfully.


    ¡°No problem, I have an old grudge with the Lu Family.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the Chen Family and the Lu Family have a long-standing feud, and now that the Lu Family¡¯s patriarch is about to pass away, I¡¯ve come to settle this vendetta and take a share of the spoils.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan spoke up.


    ¡°This is no problem, I just don¡¯t know what conditions you have, Senior.¡±


    Chen Shuisheng heard this and still spoke respectfully.


    After all, the unassuming young man in front of him was a Foundation Establishment great master.


    In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed.


    Lu Changsheng now had three more concubines in his courtyard in Jiulong Market.


    These were naturally the unfortunate people he had rescued from White Jade Tower.


    All three of them had Spirit Roots, but they were only ninth-grade Spirit Roots.


    It wasn¡¯t that Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have spirit stones.


    He was just thinking that since he couldn¡¯t afford medium-grade Spirit Root concubines, he might as well save some low grade ones.


    And it would be good to see how his medium-grade Spirit Root affected the Spirit Roots of his children.


    ¡°Whoa! At this pace, I¡¯ll be able to break through to the eighth stage of Qi Refining in just half a year!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, who was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed in the Spirit Talisman Store, opened his eyes and let out a long breath.


    He was able to achieve this cultivation speed thanks to the Emotional Silk Technique and his constant spending on pills.


    But Lu Changsheng was still not satisfied with this cultivation speed.


    After finishing his cultivation, Lu Changsheng got up and headed to the Talisman room to prepare to draw talismans.


    Although he had settled in Jiulong Market, the number of talismans he had to draw every month had indeed increased.


    He also had to spend a lot of time every day drawing talismans.


    Just as he was about to start drawing talismans, a system prompt sounded.


    ¡¾Congratulations, the number of children has reached seventy, and you have obtained a chance to draw a lottery!¡¿


    ¡°Hmm? Is that twenty random rewards?¡±


    ¡°Then, looking at it this way, the next time would be ninety, or a hundred kids?¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard the system prompt and couldn¡¯t help but raise an eyebrow, guessing in his heart.


    ¡°However, this time, neither Jiang Louyue¡¯s nor Yu Yao¡¯s children have a Spirit Root.¡±


    The next moment, Lu Changsheng slightly shook his head.


    He clearly remembered the mother of his sixty-ninth and seventieth children.


    But neither of the two children had a Spirit Root fluctuation, indicating that neither of them had a Spirit Root.


    ¡°System, draw a prize.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think much, silently thinking to himself,


    Let¡¯s see if this draw can bring me some surprises.


    Immediately, the system¡¯s large wheel of fortune appeared.


    ¡°Begin drawing!¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hesitate.


    The golden light on the prize wheel began to rotate.


    Then, it slowly stopped at the ¡®Treasure¡¯ section.


    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the rare treasure: Xuan Yuan Bead!¡¿


    ¡¾The reward has been sent to the system space, and the host can view it at any time.¡¿


    A blue colour bead pattern appeared along with the system prompt sound.


    ¡°A mysterious treasure, the Xuan Yuan Bead?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the reward he had drawn, feeling somewhat curious.


    He immediately looked towards the system space.


    Let¡¯s see what this Xuan Yuan Bead is.


    ¡¾Xuan Yuan Bead¡¿


    ¡¾Grade: Three¡¿


    ¡¾Description: Produced from the Xuan Yuan Water Boundary, it can automatically absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, store spiritual energy, and refine it. After refinement, it is equivalent to a second Dantian, making Qi Refining later-stage cultivators comparable to Foundation Establishment, and Foundation Establishment later-stage cultivators comparable to a Fake Core!¡¿


    ¡°Wow, automatically absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, refining it, and making it equivalent to a second Dantian? Qi Refining later-stage cultivators comparable to Foundation Establishment? Foundation Establishment later-stage cultivators comparable to a Fake Core?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the description of the rare treasure in front of him, and he couldn¡¯t help but be shocked. .


    He had previously thought about whether he could draw something that would quickly increase his strength.


    But he didn¡¯t expect this, and the system had given him a third-grade mysterious treasure, the Xuan Yuan Bead.


    After refinement, it would be equivalent to a second Dantian, making Qi Refining later-stage cultivators comparable to Foundation Establishment.


    Foundation Establishment later-stage cultivators would be comparable to a Fake Core!


    This effect was simply astonishing!

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    ¡°Extract!¡±Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind stirred, and he extracted the Xuan Yuan Bead from the system space.


    In an instant, a jade bead the size of a chicken egg, emitting a bright blue light, appeared.


    At the same time, detailed information about the Xuan Yuan Bead entered Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    ¡°This Xuan Yuan Bead is essentially a personal charging treasure.¡±


    ¡°For Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators, it not only replenishes energy but also enhances spiritual power.¡±


    ¡°However, in the hands of Core Formation true persons, the effect of this treasure is mediocre, only serving as an ordinary amplification tool.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the Xuan Yuan Bead in his hand, thinking to himself.


    He had a clearer understanding of the effects of this Xuan Yuan Bead.


    ¡°However, this effect is already extremely powerful, enough for me to use until the Core Formation Stage!¡±


    ¡°After I reach Core Formation, I can pass this Xuan Yuan Bead down to my children.¡±


    ¡°Unlike the Demonic Curse of Fate, this Xuan Yuan Bead is not a one-time use item; it can be passed down through generations.¡±


    A smile spread across Lu Changsheng¡¯s face.


    In his opinion, this Xuan Yuan Bead was much better than the Demonic Curse of Fate.


    Not only was it beneficial for personal use, but it was also an invaluable treasure for families and sects.


    Many family forces would encounter times of decline.


    At such times, the value of the Xuan Yuan Bead would be revealed.


    It could stabilize a family¡¯s Foundation Establishment, making it a pseudo-pill.


    ¡°I¡¯m currently at the seventh stage of Qi Refining; I don¡¯t know how much this Xuan Yuan Bead will amplify my power.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think twice, lightly biting his tongue, and spitting out a mouthful of blood onto the Xuan Yuan Bead.


    In an instant, the bead absorbed the blood, radiating a brilliant light. It transformed into a flowing light that entered Lu Changsheng¡¯s body, flowing along his meridians to his Dantian.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng closed his eyes, sat down, and began to refine the Xuan Yuan Bead, allowing it to perfectly merge with his body.


    A month later.


    Spirit Talisman Pavilion, third floor.


    ¡°It¡¯s no wonder it¡¯s a system product, a third-grade treasure!¡±


    ¡°This Xuan Yuan Bead can store spiritual energy, equivalent to eight or nine times of my current amount!¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed inward, looking at the blue jade bead that had transformed into a seven-colored hue, his face filled with joy.


    After refining the Xuan Yuan Bead, he could clearly feel the spiritual energy within his ¡®second Dantian¡¯.


    Like his pill lake, the spiritual energy could flow unobstructed.


    ¡°With this Xuan Yuan Bead, I no longer need to worry about running out of spiritual energy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exclaimed with joy.


    Then, his heart stirred slightly, and his two fingers came together, condensing the sword aura.


    ¡°The Spirit Release Technique can increase my power by about threefold through spiritual pressure.¡±


    ¡°If I were to use my full strength, this increase could be boosted even further.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the sword aura in his hand, quietly sensing the changes in the spiritual pressure.


    ¡°No wonder the Xuan Yuan Bead can only make Qi Refining comparable to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and Foundation Establishment comparable to a Fake Core Formation.¡±


    ¡°With this second Dantian, my spiritual energy far surpasses that of Qi Refining, almost rivaling Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°However, in terms of quality, I still can¡¯t compare to the great masters of Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°But since I¡¯m cultivating the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, a Genuine Level technique, my spiritual energy foundation is far superior to that of my peers. When I reach the peak of Qi Refining, with the Xuan Yuan Bead¡¯s support, I might not be weaker than the great masters of Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he thought to himself.


    But he also thought that even when he reaches the peak of Qi Refining, he wouldn¡¯t dare to challenge the great masters of Foundation Establishment with the help of a magical artifact.


    Who would dare to challenge someone of a higher level?


    He wasn¡¯t the protagonist of a novel, after all.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng was very clear about his own shortcomings in terms of combat techniques.


    He had too few techniques at his disposal.


    Apart from the Seven Stars Sword Light, Seven Stars Sword Shield, and Seven Stars Sword Escape, he had only learned ordinary techniques like fireball and object manipulation.


    He hadn¡¯t learned any advanced-level attack techniques and could only rely on talismans.


    ¡°This Xuan Yuan Bead not only helps in combat but also provides significant assistance in other areas.¡±


    ¡°Now that I can create talismans, I don¡¯t have to worry about spiritual energy consumption. I only need to consider the mental aspect.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exclaimed with joy.


    He usually had to worry about spiritual energy consumption when creating talismans, and would need to recover through meditation.


    But now, with the Xuan Yuan Bead, he didn¡¯t have to worry about running out of spiritual energy.


    Moreover, the Xuan Yuan Bead would automatically absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to recover after consumption.


    ¡°Let me calculate the time¡­ it¡¯s almost time for the Immortal Sect¡¯s assessment, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    At this point, Lu Changsheng suddenly remembered that according to the timeline, the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s Immortal Sect Assessment was approaching.


    He had promised to send Xia Chaoyang to the Blue Cloud Sect to participate in the assessment.


    ¡°Never mind, it¡¯s still a few months away. It¡¯s not safe to go out now.¡±


    ¡°Let Hong Yi or Feiyu send Xia Chaoyang instead.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and decided not to go.


    Although he had the means to take care of himself, as long as he didn¡¯t encounter Foundation Establishment great masters, he wouldn¡¯t have any problems.


    But it¡¯s better to have one less thing to worry about.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng wrote a few letters and sent them to the Ruyi Region via the postal station.


    Time passed day by day.


    Before he knew it, another month had gone by.


    During this time, the three maidservants from the White Jade Tower that Lu Changsheng had taken in also became pregnant.


    As for these three maidservants, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t pay much attention to them, letting nature take its course.


    After all, this kind of thing wasn¡¯t urgent, and it would happen sooner or later.


    If he really wanted to go crazy, he could use the Five Elements Inheritance Method in the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique to increase his chances of having children.


    ¡°Second Master, that Miss Su has come to place an order for Talismans again.¡±


    On this day, Lu Changsheng was reading about cultivation history on the third floor when he heard Zhang Shan¡¯s voice from outside.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll come down right away.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded when he heard this.


    This Miss Su, named Su Hongyu, was a major client of the Spirit Talisman Pavilion.


    Over the past few months, she had purchased a large number of Talismans from the shop.


    So, in this situation, he, as the shop owner, needed to entertain her.


    When he arrived at the reception hall on the first floor, he saw a 27- or 28-year-old woman with a beautiful face, wearing a purple, elegant, and refined palace dress.


    ¡°Greetings, Fairy Su.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and bowed to her, his face radiant like a spring breeze.


    ¡°Master Lu, I¡¯ve come to place an order for a batch of Talismans,¡± Su Hongyu said with a smile, her voice warm and gentle.


    She then handed over a procurement list for the Talismans.


    She wore a simple yet elegant palace dress, her face was gentle and refined, but her movements were full of charm and allure.


    ¡°No problem, it¡¯ll take about half a month to prepare these Talismans,¡± Lu Changsheng said after looking at the list.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Su Hongyu nodded, seemingly very pleased, and then signed the contract and paid the deposit.


    After finishing all this, Su Hongyu looked at Lu Changsheng and smiled, saying, ¡°Master Lu, I¡¯ve discovered an ancient tomb outside, and I¡¯m looking for some fellow cultivators to explore it with me. Would you be interested?¡±


    ¡°Thank you for the invitation, Miss Su, but I¡¯m not skilled in combat, so I¡¯ll have to decline.¡±


    Lu Changsheng politely declined her invitation.


    ¡°To be honest, this tomb has a seal that¡¯s difficult to break, which is why I need to find some fellow cultivators to explore it with me.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m worried that if I invite a powerful cultivator, they might be tempted by the treasures inside.¡±


    ¡°Master Lu, your cultivation level is not high, and you¡¯re a member of the Lu Family, the owner of this Spirit Talisman Pavilion, so I trust you, which is why I¡¯m sincerely inviting you.¡±


    Su Hongyu slightly twisted her slender waist, lifted her legs, and spoke with a hint of seduction.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng is not capable, so it¡¯s better not to participate. Thank you for your kind intentions, Fairy Su.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to refuse.


    At this moment, he felt a sense of vigilance in his heart.


    Although he had done business with her several times, they hadn¡¯t had much contact.


    Her sudden invitation to explore the ancient ruins made him think twice.


    As a seasoned man who had experienced countless battles, Lu Changsheng could sense that Su Hongyu had learned seduction techniques, and her behavior was intended to lure him.


    Combining this with the recent situation of the Lu Family, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think more about it.


    However, he didn¡¯t care about such things.


    Even if the other party was trying to deceive him, as long as he didn¡¯t take the bait, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng was genuinely uninterested in exploring the ancient ruins.


    He would rather go home and craft a few more puppets.


    Not only would he earn some spirit stones, but the puppets could also enhance his Spirit Root and increase his strength.


    ¡°Since Talisman Master Lu isn¡¯t interested, I can only look for someone else.¡±


    Su Hongyu seemed a bit disappointed but didn¡¯t force the issue, still smiling as she spoke.


    Half a month later.


    Zhang Shan told Lu Changsheng that Fairy Su had come again.


    ¡°Talisman Master Lu.¡±


    Su Hongyu smiled and greeted Lu Changsheng. S?a?ch* Th? N0v?lFir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    This time, she wore a golden, luxurious palace-style robe with intricate, lifelike phoenix embroidery that shimmered with spiritual light.


    At a glance, Lu Changsheng could tell that this was at least a high-quality, possibly even top-grade, spiritual robe.


    However, Lu Changsheng thought that wearing such a flashy outfit was asking to be targeted.


    ¡°Wearing something so flashy, aren¡¯t you afraid of being targeted?¡±


    ¡°Fairy Su, the Talismans you ordered are all prepared. Please take a look.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t bother to look and simply took out a stack of Talismans from his storage bag.


    ¡°I naturally trust Talisman Master Lu.¡±


    Su Hongyu took the Talismans, glanced at them, and smiled.


    After paying the remaining spirit stones, Su Hongyu continued, ¡°I wonder if Talisman Master Lu has a Breaking Seal Talisman?¡±


    ¡°A Breaking Seal Talisman?¡±


    ¡°A Breaking Seal Talisman is a top-grade Talisman, extremely difficult to create.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how many Fairy Su wants. If it¡¯s just one or two, I can ask our family elder to create them.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up.


    The Breaking Seal Talisman belongs to a top-grade, first-class Talisman, with a difficulty comparable to a second-class Talisman.


    Even the Fourth Elders¡¯ success rate in crafting a Breaking Seal Talisman is not high.


    However, for Lu Changsheng, it¡¯s not a big problem.


    But it¡¯s impossible for him to do this kind of business in the shop.


    ¡°The more, the better.¡±


    Su Hongyu said so.


    Then, she smiled sweetly at Lu Changsheng: ¡°Talisman Master Lu, I¡¯m buying this Breaking Seal Talisman For the last stage of the tomb exploration.¡±


    ¡°Talisman Master Lu didn¡¯t join us earlier, which is a pity. This time, not only was there no danger, but I also gained a lot, enough to exchange for a new set of robes.¡±


    Su Hongyu laughed and said.


    ¡°Then congratulations to Fairy Su!¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and remained unmoved, smiling and cupping his hands in respect.


    He then said: ¡°As for the Breaking Seal Talisman, my shop can only provide one or two, and it¡¯s indeed impossible to have more.¡±


    Talismans like the Breaking Seal Talisman, due to the low success rate of crafting, didn¡¯t bring in much profit for the Fourth Elder.


    It¡¯s mainly for the shop¡¯s reputation that they craft a few for sale.


    Su Hongyu saw that Lu Changsheng remained unmoved and later paid the deposit, chatted for a bit, and then left.


    ¡°There¡¯s definitely a problem, definitely a problem, definitely a trap!¡±


    After Su Hongyu left, Lu Changsheng returned to the third floor, thinking more and more that there was a problem with Su Hongyu.


    She was luring him away from the city.


    ¡°Behind this Su Hongyu, there might even be a group of people who attacked Sister Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    But unfortunately, his strength was limited.


    Otherwise, he could have followed the opponent and turned the tables, investigating the truth.


    But he was, after all, only a Qi Refining minor cultivator, and it wasn¡¯t necessary to take risks.


    Time flew by, and more than two months passed.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng added three Spirit Root servant girls from the White Jade Tower.


    He got two of them pregnant.


    As for the servant girls without Spirit Root, after six of them got pregnant, Lu Changsheng controlled them, not letting them get pregnant.


    After all, they needed servant girls to do things and take care of the children.


    During this time, Su Hongyu also came twice.


    However, she didn¡¯t invite Lu Changsheng to explore the tomb again.


    Instead, she expressed her joy at gaining something from the tomb and invited Lu Changsheng to celebrate with a meal at a nearby restaurant.


    As a major client and being in the city, Lu Changsheng accepted the invitation.


    When they were half-drunk, with rosy cheeks, Su Hongyu poured her heart out to Lu Changsheng about her hardships as a Rouge Cultivator, drawing closer to him.


    The second time was not long ago, when Lu Changsheng was invited to a Rouge Cultivator gathering.


    He was told that this gathering, aside from trading goods and expanding connections, had a hidden purpose.


    It was a place where some Rouge Cultivators who had no hope for Foundation Establishment, wanted to find a Dao companion to build a cultivation family, and would meet and play at this gathering.


    She wanted to invite Lu Changsheng to participate in the fun.


    Although Lu Changsheng was indeed a bit curious about this gathering, he had already determined that the other party was trying to deceive him, so he naturally wouldn¡¯t agree and politely declined.


    In the end, Su Hongyu could only leave with a resentful expression, like a person who had been wronged.


    However, Lu Changsheng, who had experienced countless battles, remained unmoved in his heart.


    It was as if he had been tempered and refined over the years in matters of love and relationships.


    But it had to be said that the other party¡¯s charming demeanor, combined with their captivating behavior, did make it difficult for people to refuse.


    Unfortunately, they had encountered Lu Changsheng, who was experienced in battle and had his guard up.


    That day.


    On the third floor of the Spirit Talisman Shop, Lu Changsheng, surrounded by seven layers of fierce sword aura, suddenly opened his eyes.


    ¡°I¡¯ve finally entered the Qi Refining eighth stage!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the seven-colored pill lake in his Dantian, and a joyful expression appeared on his face.


    This breakthrough had come faster than he had expected.


    Apart from the Pill being sufficient, it was also due to the upgrade of his Spirit Root and other factors.


    ¡°I¡¯ve broken through to the Qi Refining eighth stage, and the limit of the Xuan Yuan Bead has also been raised. It¡¯s truly mysterious.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the seven-colored flowing beads in his Dantian, and couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of wonder.


    After his breakthrough, the Xuan Yuan Bead had also changed, receiving an upgrade.


    This upgrade would continue until the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.


    At that time, it would be the limit of the Xuan Yuan Bead¡¯s amplification.


    ¡°However, at my current speed, I estimate it¡¯ll take five or six years to break through to the Qi Refining ninth stage!¡±


    The next moment, Lu Changsheng shook his head, estimating his cultivation speed.


    Although this speed was already considered fast for a sixth-grade Spirit Root, Lu Changsheng still felt it was a bit slow.


    After all, he had only been cultivating for less than ten years.


    Six days later.


    Lu Changsheng suddenly received a message from the Second Elder.


    He was told to prepare and set off for Qingzhu Mountain three days later.


    As for the Spirit Talisman Shop, he would ask someone to temporarily take care of it.


    ¡°Second Elder, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard the Second Elder¡¯s words and immediately realized that something had happened.


    According to the schedule, the Second Elder still had half a month before returning.


    And usually, when he returned, it was never this urgent.


    ¡°I received a family letter, and many of our Lu Family disciples who went out to practice have been attacked.¡±


    ¡°And not long ago, the Chen Family directly attacked our Elder in the mining area, severely injuring him, so our family is recalling all personnel from outside!¡±


    The Second Elder said in a deep voice.


    ¡°The Chen Family has made a move!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was shocked to hear this.


    He immediately realized that the situation between the Chen Family and the Lu Family was finally about to explode.


    This time, it was no longer a small skirmish.


    Many Lu Family disciples had been attacked, and even the Elder in charge of the mining area had been severely injured.


    This showed that the Chen Family was ready to confront the Lu Family head-on.


    ¡°No mistake, the Chen Family has been provoking us repeatedly, and although we¡¯ve counterattacked, we haven¡¯t been able to deter them. They know our ancestor¡¯s situation is not good, which is why they dare to do this!¡±


    The Second Elder¡¯s face also looked unpleasant.


    The Lu Family had been severely injured over ten years ago and still hadn¡¯t fully recovered.


    This wave of attacks had killed many Lu Family disciples, making the situation even more dire for the Lu Family.


    After all, for a cultivation family, the continuation of their bloodline was extremely important.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Changseng, our Lu Family has stood tall on Qingzhu Mountain for hundreds of years, and we have our own foundation. We¡¯re not afraid of the Chen Family.¡±


    The Second Elder seemed to be afraid that Lu Changsheng would worry, so he spoke up.


    ¡°Second Elder, no matter what, I, Lu Changsheng, will stand with the Lu Family through thick and thin!¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t care whether the Second Elder was trying to comfort him or not.


    Now that the Lu Family was facing a crisis, he could have chosen to hide in Juilong Market.


    But his wife and children were all in the Lu Family, and he had to go back this time.


    ¡°Good, good, good.¡±


    The Second Elder also looked relieved when he heard this.


    As the saying goes, ¡°A horse¡¯s strength is known after a long journey, and a person¡¯s heart is seen over time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had only been in the Lu Family for ten years.


    Now that the Lu Family was facing a crisis, his determination and attitude were truly admirable, making the Second Elder feel that he hadn¡¯t misjudged him, and he was extremely relieved.


    Then, the Second Elder told Lu Changsheng to prepare, and he would send someone to temporarily take care of the Spirit Talisman Pavilion the next day.


    After the Second Elder left, Lu Changsheng went to the third floor and checked his storage bag.


    He looked to see what else he needed to prepare.


    ¡°There are two hundred first-order mid-grade talismans, one hundred and fifty-six first-order high-grade talismans, and one hundred and nine first-order top-grade talismans.¡±


    ¡°I have fifty seven low-grade Talismans, eight medium-grade Talismans, and two second-order puppets, two first-order medium-grade puppets, and four first-order low-grade puppets.¡±


    ¡°I have three Yin Thunder Beads, a set of black blood needles.¡±


    ¡°I have two bottles of first-grade healing medicine.¡±


    ¡°I have a bottle of explosive pills, which can restore half of my spiritual power immediately after consumption and increase my cultivation.¡±


    ¡°I have a bottle of spiritual pills, which can clear my mind and strengthen my spirit after consumption!¡±


    ¡°As for magical weapons, I have two top-grade and five high-grade ones, and there¡¯s nothing else to add.¡±


    Lu Changsheng organized his inventory and thought about what else he needed to prepare.


    But after thinking about it, it seemed like there was nothing else to add.


    ¡°My Talismans are all tailored to my needs, covering attack, defense, trapping, escape, and healing.¡±


    ¡°With the spiritual pills as a supplement, I can temporarily boost my spirit and use hundreds of Talismans without a problem.¡±


    ¡°Furthermore, I am currently at the eighth stage of Qi Refining and have the Xuan Yuan Bead. Not only is it comparable to a Foundation Establishment, but it is not an exaggeration to say that I am invincible under a Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, with the Xuan Yuan Bead, if I fully activate the Golden Light Brick Talisman, I can unleash 70-80% of its power, which ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators may not be able to withstand.¡±


    Lu Changsheng calculated and felt that he wouldn¡¯t have a problem even if he encountered Foundation Establishment great masters.


    However, he had never worried about his own problems from start to finish.


    He had always been thinking about how to keep his family safe in times of danger.


    ¡°If the Lu Family is really attacked, I¡¯ll have a second-grade puppet by my side, a Talisman in one hand, and a stack of second-grade Talismans in the other. Even Foundation Establishment cultivators would have to give way.¡±


    ¡°After all, who would want to fight to the death without a deep grudge?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity I haven¡¯t seen the Chen Family¡¯s ancestor; otherwise, I could have used the Demonic Curse of Fate to take care of him.¡±


    ¡°But the current situation of the Lu Family isn¡¯t just about killing the Chen Family¡¯s ancestor; the problem lies within the Lu Family itself.¡±


    ¡°Even if the Chen Family is gone, the Yu Family, Bai Family, and Zheng Family will still come after us.¡±


    ¡°After all, in the cultivation world, weakness is the original sin, and without strength, one can¡¯t even protect a single Spirit Vain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    He knew that even if the Chen Family¡¯s ancestor died, it wouldn¡¯t solve the Lu Family¡¯s crisis.


    In the end, the Lu Family¡¯s crisis stemmed from the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor¡¯s impending death and the lack of new Foundation Establishment great masters.


    ¡°Lu Yuanshan has been back from the Purple Mist Secret Realm for almost two years now.¡±


    ¡°But despite the time, the Lu Family has had no reaction, and no new Foundation Establishment great masters have emerged.¡±


    ¡°Is it that there¡¯s no harvest, or did they ultimately fail to break through?¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.


    For ordinary cultivators, even if they had gathered the Foundation Establishment pills and Foundation Establishment spiritual objects, the probability of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage was at most 50-60%.


    But how many people could gather the Foundation Establishment pill and spiritual objects?


    Most Rouge Cultivators relied on one or two Foundation Establishment spiritual objects.


    Many Rouge Cultivators didn¡¯t have anything and directly staked their lives, betting on a single thread of Foundation Establishment opportunity.


    Even a cultivator family like the Lu Family, although they had some foundation, could only guarantee two or three Foundation Establishment spiritual objects.


    ¡°Now, it¡¯s pointless to think about the Lu Family¡¯s new Foundation Establishment cultivator. I must prepare for the worst.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t dwell on this thought.


    He began to simulate scenarios in his mind, thinking about what would happen if the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor died, and Foundation Establishment great masters came to kill him. How would he protect his wife, children, and himself?


    Should he use the Talisman treasure first, or let the puppet go out to fight, and then use the Talisman to assist?


    Or, when he used the Talisman treasure, would the treasure bone he had been nurturing burst out, giving him a chance to directly kill the Foundation Establishment cultivator?


    Lu Changsheng continued to simulate and think.


    Unfortunately, no one knew what Lu Changsheng was thinking.


    Otherwise, they would be shocked and stunned, their faces pale with fright.


    ¡°Is this guy going to destroy other people¡¯s doors?¡±


    Otherwise, why would it be like this?


    Most cultivators were only concerned with their own interests, and no one would risk their lives for others.


    After all, everyone cultivated to live a better life, to live more freely and easily.

 Chapter 116: Lu Changsheng, Do You Know Whats Going On with My Sister?

    Three days later.Lu Changsheng rode the flying boat of the Second Elder, returning to Qingzhu Mountain from Julong Market.


    This time, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t bring Xiao Qing along.


    One reason was that Julong Market was currently safer compared to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Another reason was that the flying boat was too crowded.


    Not only was it packed with people, but there was also someone riding a steel-feathered eagle, accompanying the flying boat.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, do you know what¡¯s going on with my sister? I saw her last time, and I felt something was off.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan was also on this flying boat and asked Lu Changsheng through voice transmission.


    ¡°What do you mean by ¡®off¡¯?¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and asked calmly.


    ¡°I can¡¯t quite put my finger on it, but after she got injured last time, something felt strange.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan wrinkled her nose, unable to specify what was wrong.


    But as her sister, she could sense the changes in her sister.


    She curiously asked, ¡°By the way, Lu Changsheng, how did you treat my sister¡¯s injuries? I heard she was severely injured and on the brink of death.¡±


    ¡°I unintentionally obtained a Life-Saving Pill, and my cultivation skill helped with the healing process.¡±


    ¡°So I was barely able to stabilize her injuries.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied, his face calm and collected.


    This was the unified explanation he and Lu Miaoge had agreed upon.


    After all, he had been maintaining his 20-year-old appearance for a long time.


    With so many wives and concubines, it was normal for him to choose a cultivation method that focused on nurturing life.


    Lu Miaohuan didn¡¯t think much of it after hearing his explanation.


    She continued chatting with Lu Changsheng about daily matters, asking about the current situation of the Lu Family.


    Lu Changsheng was idle and carefree, chatting with the Second Miss in a casual tone.


    The flying boat was flying rapidly across the sky.


    Just then, suddenly¡ª


    ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª¡±


    Four streams of light burst into the sky, tearing through the air, and shot towards them.


    Three of the streams were about to intercept the flying boat.


    One stream was heading straight for the steel-feathered eagle beside the flying boat.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    The Second Elder¡¯s face changed drastically as he saw this, and he let out a loud shout.


    He activated the flying boat¡¯s defense array, producing a thick, yellow-brown light shield.


    At the same time, he took out a small, blue triangular flag, which fluttered and emitted a faint, blue, wavy light shield that enveloped the flying boat.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    But the steel-feathered eagle, facing the streams of light, was unable to dodge and let out a mournful cry.


    Blood splattered from its abdomen, and its wings flapped wildly.


    This caused Lu Yuanhua, who was riding on its back, to change his expression.


    The Second Elder¡¯s hand grasped a jade bamboo cane, which swept Lu Yuanhua onto the flying boat, his face darkening as he shouted loudly.


    ¡°What kind of villain are you, daring to ambush me, Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family?¡±


    His voice was cold and loud, filled with authority.


    On this return journey, he had been on high alert.


    And he had changed the original route, yet still encountered an ambush.


    ¡°Hmph, Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family, we are the one ambushing your Lu Family! Let¡¯s end this quickly!¡±


    Four masked figures appeared with flying magical weapons and said in a hoarse voice.


    They directly controlled their magical weapons, casting a Talisman spell, attacking the flying boat.


    ¡°Yuanhua, you control the flying boat, and bring everyone back to Qingzhu Mountain quickly, I¡¯ll handle this!¡±


    The Second Elder quickly instructed Lu Family¡¯s manager.


    Then, he took out a flying magical weapon, jumped off the flying boat, and crushed a Talisman, transforming it into a golden light shield to protect his body, using his cane to intercept the four people.


    ¡°Alright!¡±


    Lu Yuanhua didn¡¯t say much upon hearing this.


    He could see that these four robbers were well-prepared.


    All of them had the strength of Qi Refining late stage.


    While their side, except for the Second Elder, only had him, with a Qi Refining seventh stage.


    The others only had Qi Refining middle stage strength.


    In this situation, their side was clearly at a disadvantage.


    ¡°Be careful, Second Elder!¡±


    Lu Yuanhua took control of the flying boat after receiving the instruction.


    He immediately drove the flying boat, carrying everyone, and quickly flew towards Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°I¡¯ll hold him off, you three get on the flying boat and quickly kill those Lu Family juniors, especially that Lu Family Talisman master!¡±


    Among the four masked people, the leader¡¯s voice was hoarse as he spoke.


    He then rushed towards the Second Elder and said, ¡°Lu Yun, I want to see how you¡¯ll keep us behind!¡±


    ¡°Do you know who I am? Who sent you here?¡±


    The Second Elder¡¯s face turned gloomy, and he struck out with his blue jade cane, releasing a cyan-colored rainbow light, attempting to block the four people.


    However, the masked person who spoke also clapped his hands, and a red bead appeared, emitting a fiery glow, which was followed by a strong gust of wind, trapping the Second Elder in flames.


    The other three masked people saw this and one of them immediately summoned a flying boat.


    The three of them then boarded the flying boat and chased after Lu Changsheng and the others.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    The Second Elder saw this and knew that the other party had come prepared.


    Their goal was to target the younger generation.


    But at this moment, he was unable to protect everyone and could only watch as the other party chased after their flying boat.


    ¡°Are these four people the same ones who ambushed Sister Miaoge?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought back to what Lu Miaoge had said, that she was severely injured due to being ambushed by four cultivators.


    And now, there were exactly four people in front of him.


    Moreover, they seemed to be targeting the Lu Family, which made him think in this direction. S~?a??h the N?v?lFir?(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    But regardless of whether it was these four people or not, the current situation was unfavorable for Lu Changsheng¡¯s side.


    There were seven people on the flying boat, and apart from Lu Yuanhua, who had achieved the Qi Refining Seventh Stage, the other Lu Family disciples were only at the middle stage of Qi Refining.


    With over a thousand miles to Qingzhu Mountain, it would be difficult to return safely while being pursued by three late-stage Qi Refining cultivators.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    The three masked people on the flying boat chased after them relentlessly.


    Two of them controlled magical weapons, casting spells that struck the flying boat¡¯s shield, causing it to gradually weaken.


    This flying boat was just an ordinary one, used for traveling, and didn¡¯t have strong defensive capabilities.


    ¡°This won¡¯t do, if we continue like this, the flying boat won¡¯t be able to hold out!¡±


    ¡°Miaofeng, Miaocheng, you guys take turns controlling the flying boat, I¡¯ll lure one of them away!¡±


    Seeing this situation, Lu Yuanhua¡¯s face changed, and he gritted his teeth and said.


    ¡°Uncle Yuanhua, let me do it, I have the Talisman given by the Fourth Elder, and I can use it to escape later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also spoke up.


    Right now, with so many people around, he couldn¡¯t reveal his true abilities.


    But once they were in a secluded area, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about that.


    As long as he could lure one of them away, with Lu Yuanhua present, the crisis for the Lu Family would be resolved.


    ¡°No way, Changseng, you¡¯re our Lu Family¡¯s Talisman master, you absolutely can¡¯t take risks!¡±


    Lu Yuanhua heard this and immediately rejected the idea without hesitation.


    ¡°They clearly came prepared, targeting our Lu Family. If you leave, Uncle Yuanhua, it¡¯ll be difficult for us to control the flying boat and return to Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, even if you lure one person away, we still can¡¯t guarantee our safety against two Qi Refining late-stage cultivators.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke quickly.


    In his opinion, it was better to reveal his true strength now rather than trying to lure someone away.


    ¡°Uncle Yuanhua, Changseng is right, but Changseng, you can¡¯t take risks. Let me go instead.¡±


    At this time, Lu Miaocheng, who was standing aside, gritted his teeth and spoke up.


    Lu Changsheng was speechless.


    He was going out because he had confidence in his own abilities.


    You going out would be a complete death sentence.


    It¡¯s likely that even luring someone away would be impossible.


    However, Lu Miaocheng¡¯s sudden offer made him look at him in a new light.


    ¡°Brother Cheng, if you go out, it¡¯s a death sentence.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve already broken through to the sixth stage of Qi Refining, and I have a flying magical weapon that allows me to fly for a short time. You don¡¯t need to argue with me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t bother to argue further.


    He patted his storage bag, and a stack of Talisman appeared in his hand, with around fifty to sixty talismans.


    He handed half of them to Lu Miaohuan beside him, saying, ¡°Miss, take these Talisman¡¯s for self-defense.¡±


    After finishing, he activated a Golden Light Shield Talisman and a Wind Talisman, and then jumped out of the flying boat.


    ¡°Changseng!¡±


    ¡°Lu Changsheng!¡±


    ¡°Changseng, come back quickly!¡±


    Lu Yuanhua, Lu Miaohuan, and the others saw this scene and were shocked, not expecting Lu Changsheng to be so decisive. They shouted loudly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t waste time, let¡¯s go!¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood firmly on the round wheel magical weapon, his blue robe fluttering, his body surrounded by a golden light. He didn¡¯t look back and shouted loudly.


    Then, he activated over ten Talisman, transforming into wind blades, cold winds, fire clouds, and vines, rolling towards the pursuing flying boat.


    Since he was going to lure someone away, he naturally had to attract some hatred.


    Otherwise, the opponent wouldn¡¯t send someone to chase him, which would be quite embarrassing.


    Hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words and seeing his actions, Lu Yuanhua, Lu Miaocheng, Lu Miaohuan, and the others were all moved to speechlessness.


    They only felt that Lu Changsheng¡¯s figure was gradually growing taller before their eyes.


    Especially Lu Miaohuan, who looked at Lu Changsheng¡¯s tall and straight back with the talisman in his hand, and felt a lump in her throat.


    Who would have thought that Lu Changsheng, who was usually gentle and timid, would be so brave and willing to sacrifice himself at this critical moment.


    Moreover, before this, he had even given half of the life-saving Talisman to his companions.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±


    Lu Yuanhua saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions and knew that they couldn¡¯t hesitate anymore.


    They had to hurry back and seek help.


    With all their might, they drove the flying boat towards Qingzhu Mountain to escape.


    In their hearts, they could only hope that Lu Changsheng, relying on the Talisman, could escape.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng? There was a road to heaven but you didn¡¯t take it, instead, you¡¯re jumping into the abyss!¡±


    ¡°Little did you know, our main target was you all along!¡±


    The three people chasing on the flying boat saw Lu Changsheng voluntarily jump off and provoke them, and their faces lit up with excitement.


    Their main mission was to intercept and kill Lu Changsheng, the Lu Family¡¯s Talisman master.


    Only then would they deal with the other Lu Family disciples.


    Now, seeing Lu Changsheng jump off the flying boat and provoke them, they were overjoyed.


    ¡°Let¡¯s kill him!¡±


    The masked person launched a fierce attack with the Talisman, and then drove the flying boat to chase after Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Oh no, they¡¯re directly pursuing Lu Changsheng!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan saw this scene and immediately changed her expression, shouting.


    If one person was chasing Lu Changsheng, Lu Changsheng might still have a chance to escape with the Talisman.


    But now, with three people directly giving up on chasing them and instead pursuing Lu Changsheng, it was a death sentence for Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Their main target is Changsheng, the Talisman master.¡±


    ¡°It must be the Chen Family; only the Chen Family would target us like this!¡±


    Lu Yuanhua looked in the direction Lu Changsheng was escaping, his face was extremely ugly and he gritted his teeth.


    But in this situation, they couldn¡¯t help at all.


    Even if he went to help now, it would be sending himself to death.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s entire body was filled with spiritual energy, driving the flying magical weapons like a flowing light, swiftly escaping towards the mountain range below.


    After all, being in the air made one a living target, too conspicuous.


    In this desolate mountain range, it was even more suitable for killing and burying bodies.


    ¡°Hmm? They¡¯ve all come after me?¡±


    ¡°Are they targeting me, or is my priority higher than the others?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked back at the flying boat behind him, slightly surprised.


    He didn¡¯t expect the three assassins to give up on chasing the others and come after him instead.


    ¡°But this is also good; it¡¯s more convenient to settle this.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart was extremely calm.


    ¡°How did this kid fly so fast?¡±


    ¡°He had used the talismans, and used his spiritual power to activate magical weapons. It won¡¯t be long before his spiritual power is exhausted!¡±


    ¡°He must have a life-saving talisman on him. We can¡¯t let him escape!¡±


    The three masked men saw this and put away their flying boats.


    They quickly mounted their flying magical weapons, grasped their spiritual seals, and accelerated to chase after Lu Changsheng.


    Before long, Lu Changsheng entered the mountain range and slowed down.


    ¡°Hey, kid, why did you stop?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re quite bold, risking your life to distract us for others.¡±


    ¡°I heard you¡¯re just a son-in-law of the Lu Family, but I didn¡¯t expect you to be so loyal to the Lu Family, sacrificing yourself for others.¡±


    The three men saw Lu Changsheng slowing down and quickly surrounded him, teasing him.


    In their eyes, Lu Changsheng was already a turtle in a jar, unable to escape.


    They didn¡¯t hurry to kill Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Ah, I didn¡¯t expect you to think so highly of me, sending all of you to chase me down.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the three men, his face filled with bitter resentment, and let out a sigh.


    He then asked, ¡°Before I die, can you answer a question for me? Was it you who orchestrated the ambush on Lu Miaoge?¡±


    ¡°Lu Miaoge, you mean that little girl from the Lu Family, right? Yes, it was us who did it.¡±


    One of the masked men directly replied.


    ¡°It was our boss¡¯s Black Extermination Slash that almost killed her, but she didn¡¯t die. I heard it was you who saved her. How did you do it?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not hard, considering your talismanic abilities. If you¡¯re willing to surrender, we might spare your life.¡±


    The other two men chimed in.


    ¡°How did I do it? It¡¯s simple, because¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face was filled with a bitter smile as he spoke, but before he could finish, his eyes suddenly turned fierce, and he raised his hand.


    A seven-colored light burst forth from his fingertips, and a sharp sword aura shot out, heading straight for the person in front of him.


    ¡°Ah no!¡±


    The three men were shocked in that instant.


    The person attacked by the sword aura was even more terrified, his heart racing wildly.


    Before he could react, a blood hole appeared on his forehead and his consciousness disappeared.


    He then fell from his flying magical weapon with a thud.


    ¡°Do you know the reason now?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the other two men, who were shocked and terrified.


    However, just as he finished speaking, two even larger Seven Stars Sword Lights burst forth, emitting a chilling aura that sent shivers down their spines.


    The two of them immediately raised their protective aura, activating their magical weapons, wanting to block the attack.


    But their protective aura was like paper in front of the Seven Stars Sword Light, instantly shattering and piercing through.


    ¡°Ah! No!¡±


    One of them had his brain pierced through, and the other had his head chopped off. They both died instantly and fell to the ground with a plop.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t realize my power had reached this level.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the three corpses in front of him, his heart as calm as still water, but with a hint of excitement and joy.


    After all, this was the first time he had killed without relying on Talisman or Talismanic treasures.


    He had relied solely on his own strength.


    Of course, the amplification of the Xuan Yuan Bead was also part of his own strength.


    ¡°Using the Seven Stars Sword Light to kill also has an advantage ¨C it won¡¯t damage the opponent¡¯s magical weapons.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He then stored the three magical weapons in his storage bag.


    Three fireballs ignited, burning the three corpses to ashes, simply cleaning up the battlefield, before quickly departing.


    He then found a mountain cave and began to clean out the three storage bags.


    ¡°Hmm? Could it be that these people were backed by the Green Lake Mountain Yu Family?¡±


    Lu Changsheng cleaned out the storage bags, finding a token from the Green Lake Mountain Yu Family, his eyes narrowing slightly.


    ¡°Was it really the Green Lake Mountain Yu Family, or was it another power trying to frame them?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He felt that the possibility of framing was not high.


    But he also felt that if the Green Lake Mountain Yu Family had sent people to take action, they wouldn¡¯t have brought such a token.


    Moreover, this token couldn¡¯t prove that they were from the Yu Family, only that they had a connection to the Yu Family.


    Without thinking much, Lu Changsheng destroyed the token.


    After all, such a token might have a tracking mark.


    And it was useless to him anyway.


    He couldn¡¯t take a few tokens and go to the Yu Family to seek justice.


    In the cultivation world, seeking justice wasn¡¯t about right or wrong.


    It was about strength, and evidence wasn¡¯t needed.


    A moment later.


    Lu Changsheng had cleaned out the three storage bags.


    He had obtained a total of 867 spirit stones.


    Four high-grade magical weapons.


    Six medium-grade magical weapons.


    A flying boat.


    And some pills.


    A few Talismans.


    A few Spirit medicines.


    And then some miscellaneous materials.


    ¡°This batch of spirit stones and magical weapons is a bit lacking, but the biggest gain this time is this flying boat.¡±


    ¡°This flying boat is worth at least one or two thousand spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°However, if it¡¯s the Yu Family¡¯s people, then this flying boat can¡¯t be easily revealed, and it¡¯s best to get rid of it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself after cleaning up the items.


    Looking at his own spotless and immaculate robe, Lu Changsheng thought for a moment, and then deliberately made a few tears in the robe he had worn for five or six years.


    After all, he had barely escaped from the hands of three Qi Refining late-stage cultivators, and this spotless appearance was a bit too unrealistic.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go back in three or four days. If I go back now, it¡¯ll be hard to explain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He planned to add some battle damage marks to his clothes when he got back.


    Then Lu Changsheng began to meditate, recovering his spiritual energy.


    He had just used his full strength to activate the flying magical weapons and release three Seven Stars Sword Lights, which had consumed a considerable amount of energy.


    It had directly consumed half of his spiritual energy.


    If not for the support of the Xuan Yuan Bead, he wouldn¡¯t have consumed so much spiritual energy in his daily life.

 Chapter 117: Seventh Sister, Lu Changsheng is Dead!

    Qingzhu Mountain.Inside a grand hall.


    ¡°What, you¡¯re saying that you encountered an ambush on your way back, and Second Elder was intercepted, while Changseng tried to lure the enemy away and was pursued by three Qi Refining late-stage cultivators, and his whereabouts are unknown!¡±


    Lu Yuanding¡¯s face darkened upon hearing his daughter Lu Miaohuan¡¯s words.


    ¡°Yes, Father. At the time, three Qi Refining late-stage cultivators were chasing us, and Uncle Yuanhua wanted to lure them away, but Changseng took the initiative to get off the flying boat, wanting to lure one of them away.¡±


    ¡°But in the end, all three cultivators went after Lu Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan¡¯s eyes were red, and her voice was choked with sobs as she spoke.


    During this time, she couldn¡¯t help but think of Lu Changsheng, who had gotten off the flying boat to lure the enemy away, standing alone on the magical wheel.


    She was filled with regret and self-blame, wondering why she hadn¡¯t stopped Lu Changsheng back then.


    After all, being pursued by three Qi Refining late-stage cultivators was a certain death sentence.


    ¡°Patriarch, this is all my fault. I didn¡¯t protect Changseng well, and I¡¯m willing to accept punishment.¡±


    Lu Yuanhua also looked self-reproachful as he spoke.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s importance to the Lu Family was obvious.


    As long as he continued to grow, he would become the core and pillar of the Lu Family in the future.


    But now, this future pillar had sacrificed himself because of them.


    This made him feel guilty and self-reproachful as well.


    ¡°Alas.¡±


    Lu Yuanding let out a deep sigh, his emotions heavy with sorrow.


    He never thought that such an unexpected event would occur.


    If Lu Changsheng really did meet his end, it would be a huge loss for the Lu Family.


    He didn¡¯t know how to explain it to the Fourth Elder either.


    ¡°The Ancestor once said that Lu Changsheng was a person with great luck. I hope that he can turn danger into safety this time!¡±


    Lu Yuanding could only hope so in his heart.


    But thinking about the three Qi Refining late-stage cultivators pursuing Lu Changsheng, his emotions became even heavier.


    It seemed that the possibility of Lu Changsheng turning danger into safety was extremely low.


    ¡°Let¡¯s put the matter of punishment aside for now. Our top priority is to rescue the Second Elder and find Lu Changsheng!¡±


    Looking at his daughter, who was crying with red eyes and a sorrowful expression, Lu Yuanding let out a gentle sigh and turned to Lu Yuanhua.


    He then let his daughter and the other Lu Family juniors rest, instructing them not to spread the news.


    He and Lu Yuanhua quickly exited the grand hall.


    Lu Miaohuan¡¯s eyes were red, her face sorrowful and listless, as she walked back to her home in the backyard, her spirit broken.


    She sat down beside the stone table in the courtyard, staring blankly into space.


    Her mind involuntarily flashed back to Lu Changsheng¡¯s image.


    The two of them had argued, laughed, and shared countless moments together.


    Although they hadn¡¯t spent much time together, these memories were now constantly revolving in her mind.


    Her inner sorrow, self-blame, and nostalgia were brewing, making Lu Changsheng¡¯s image in her heart more vivid than ever.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan murmured softly.


    She felt a hollow emptiness in her heart.


    She finally understood what it meant to lose something and only then appreciate its value.


    ¡°Miaohuan, you¡¯re back! What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miaoge returned from the Fourth Elder¡¯s place.


    Seeing her sister¡¯s sorrowful and listless expression in the courtyard, she immediately went over to comfort and ask.


    ¡°Sister, Lu Changsheng is dead¡­ waaahhh.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan, who was still lost in her memories, saw her sister appear.


    Her emotions surged, and the feelings she had accumulated burst forth at this moment.


    She threw her arms around her sister and sobbed bitterly.


    Her voice was choked with tears, and she cried out loud.


    ¡°What!?¡±


    Lu Miaoge was shocked upon hearing her sister¡¯s words, as if she had been struck by a thunderbolt on a sunny day.


    Her slender body trembled, and she froze in place.


    Her beautiful face turned deathly pale, and she stared at her sister in disbelief.


    ¡°Miaohuan, what are you saying? You¡¯re saying Changseng is dead?¡±


    ¡°He sacrificed himself to protect us¡­ waaahhh.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan wailed loudly.


    She had already accepted that Lu Changsheng was certainly dead.


    Lu Miaoge heard these words and saw her sister¡¯s sorrowful expression, and her heart was also filled with grief and sorrow.


    ¡°Miaohuan, don¡¯t cry. What happened?¡±


    ¡°Tell your sister, how could Changseng die?¡±


    Lu Miaoge comforted her sister, biting her lip tightly, her voice trembling as she asked.


    She didn¡¯t dare to believe that this was true.


    How could Lu Changsheng, who was doing so well, just die like that?


    Her mind also flashed back to the moments she shared with Lu Changsheng.


    Because of her testing his Talisman techniques, she had gotten to know Lu Changsheng as a person.


    She had then heard about his progress in the Talisman path and remembered him.


    The two of them had learned Talisman techniques from Fourth Elder and worked together at Julong Market.


    She had witnessed Lu Changsheng¡¯s progress and growth every step of the way.


    Until recently, their relationship had taken a further step forward, and they had become husband and wife in all but name.


    But now, her sister was telling her that Lu Changsheng was dead.


    Lu Miaoge couldn¡¯t believe it, couldn¡¯t accept this terrible news.


    ¡°When we were on our way back¡­¡±


    Lu Miaohuan¡¯s voice was choked with sobs as she recounted what had happened on their way back.


    ¡°Four masked cultivators ambushed us, Changseng went to lure them away, and ended up being pursued by three of them.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s heart, which had been stuck in her throat, dropped down a notch upon hearing that Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t dead.


    But her heart was still heavy with worry.


    She knew that these four cultivators, who dared to ambush Second Elder¡¯s flying boat, were no ordinary people.


    It was even possible that these four people were the same ones who had ambushed her previously.


    In that case, Lu Changsheng¡¯s chances of escaping from the three cultivators were slim.


    ¡°Miaohuan, don¡¯t cry, Changseng is a lucky person, he¡¯ll be fine.¡±


    Lu Miaoge bit her lip, comforting her sister.


    At the same time, she was also comforting herself.


    Because she knew that Lu Changsheng had some secrets.


    He wasn¡¯t as simple as he seemed on the surface.


    Especially after Lu Changsheng had saved her, and they had duel cultivated together, she knew that Lu Changsheng¡¯s strength wasn¡¯t just at the Qi Refining sixth stage.


    He had probably broken through to the Qi Refining seventh stage.


    But even at the Qi Refining seventh stage, facing three cultivators was still a dangerous situation.


    She remembered when she had encountered those four cultivators, and if it weren¡¯t for her protective magical weapons and Talisman, as well as being near Julong Market, she wouldn¡¯t have been able to escape.


    And if it weren¡¯t for Lu Changsheng¡¯s rescue, she would have been dead for sure.


    Thinking about these things, her heart was filled with sorrow and grief again.


    ¡°Even if Lu Changsheng had only broken through to the Qi Refining sixth stage, he had never fought with anyone before, and he still gave us half of his Talisman to protect ourselves¡­ waaahhh.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan thought about how Lu Changsheng had given her half of his Talisman when he got off the flying boat, and her heart was even more sorrowful.


    She looked at the Talismans, which were mostly medium-grade, but there were also several high-grade ones.


    She knew that these Talismans were definitely Lu Changsheng¡¯s own protective Talismans.


    But in that dangerous moment, not only did he lure the enemy away, but he also gave them half of his protective Talismans.


    ¡°If I hadn¡¯t returned to Qingzhu Mountain, and let Changseng take charge of the Spirit Talisman shop, Changseng wouldn¡¯t have encountered danger.¡±


    Hearing her sister¡¯s tearful words, Lu Miaoge was also infected with sadness.


    A sense of self-blame arose in her heart.


    She felt that if it weren¡¯t for her, Lu Changsheng would have returned to Qingzhu Mountain last time.


    Then he wouldn¡¯t have encountered this ambush, and this wouldn¡¯t have happened.


    ¡°Changseng, you must come back alive.¡±


    Lu Miaoge silently prayed in her heart, unwilling to believe that Lu Changsheng was dead.


    Looking at her sister¡¯s sorrowful and heartbroken expression, Lu Miaoge let out a deep sigh.


    She had always known that her sister had a few feelings for Lu Changsheng.


    But she didn¡¯t expect that her sister¡¯s feelings for Lu Changsheng had reached this level.


    ¡°If it were before, Miaohuan¡¯s feelings for Changseng were just liking and admiration.¡±


    ¡°But many times, memories can beautify a person.¡±


    ¡°Now that we¡¯ve experienced this, Miaohuan¡¯s feelings of liking, admiration, and sorrow will only continue to ferment and never forget Changseng.¡±


    Lu Miaoge was very familiar with her sister¡¯s personality.


    She also knew that after this incident, her sister would never forget Lu Changsheng.


    Thinking about her own karma with Lu Changsheng, and now her sister was like this, she couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    But thinking about Lu Changsheng¡¯s uncertain fate, Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t dwell on it.


    She just hoped that Lu Changsheng could return safely.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Changseng will definitely come back, definitely.¡±


    Lu Miaoge softly comforted her sister, her voice trembling slightly, but with a hint of determination.


    She had a feeling that Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t die so easily.


    As long as she hadn¡¯t seen Lu Changsheng¡¯s corpse, she wouldn¡¯t believe that he was dead.


    At the same time, at Fourth Elder¡¯s residence.


    ¡°Changseng went to lure the enemy away, and the three Qi Refining late-stage cultivators went after him.¡±


    Fourth Elder¡¯s expression changed greatly upon hearing Lu Yuanding and Lu Yuanhua¡¯s words.


    Having interacted with Lu Changsheng so much, she naturally knew that her grandson-in-law wasn¡¯t as simple as he seemed on the surface.


    He had some unknown secrets and mysteries.


    The Lu Family Ancestor had also said that Lu Changsheng was a person with great luck.


    So she knew that Lu Changsheng had confidence in himself when he lured the enemy away, and he was certain that he could escape from the Qi Refining late-stage cultivator¡¯s pursuit.


    But now that Lu Yuanhua said that the three cultivators directly chased after Lu Changsheng, her heart was heavy with worry.


    ¡°The top priority now is to send people to rescue the Second Elder.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go see the Ancestor, and see if there¡¯s a way to find Changseng¡¯s trail.¡±


    Fourth Elder, having experienced many storms, didn¡¯t waste time on emotions and quickly calmed down, speaking out to discuss how to respond and solve the situation.


    ¡°Alas, Changseng, if you¡¯ve met with an unfortunate end, how can I face Miaoyun?¡±


    After Lu Yuanding and Lu Yuanhua left, Fourth Elder also let out a deep sigh.


    She temporarily decided not to tell her granddaughter about this news, to avoid worrying her.


    She then went to the depths of Qingzhu Valley to seek out the Lu Family Ancestor. S?a??h the N?v?lFir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    To see if there was any way to determine Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation.


    Two days later.


    ¡°What, Changseng lured the enemy away and is now missing?¡±


    ¡°How could you let Changseng do something so dangerous?¡±


    Second Elder and the Lu Family members gathered, and upon hearing about Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation, their faces turned angry, and they glared at Lu Yuanhua.


    Before this, he hadn¡¯t fully recognized Lu Changsheng.


    He felt that he needed more time to observe Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation, to see if he could fully integrate into the Lu Family.


    But after Lu Changsheng refused the Yu Family¡¯s invitation and saved Lu Miaoge¡¯s life.


    Now that the Lu Family was facing a crisis, and he had firmly stated that he would stand together with the Lu Family, he had already fully recognized Lu Changsheng as one of their own.


    But now, Lu Yuanhua was saying that Lu Changsheng had lured the enemy away and was now missing, which made him furious.


    ¡°Second Elder.¡±


    Lu Yuanhua bowed his head in shame.


    ¡°Have you found any leads on Changseng¡¯s whereabouts?¡±


    The Second Elder asked in a deep voice.


    ¡°No, we¡¯ve searched the area where Changseng lured the enemy away, but there¡¯s no sign of battle.¡±


    ¡°There are only two possibilities.¡±


    Lu Yuanhua spoke out.


    The lack of battle signs meant that the two sides hadn¡¯t engaged in fierce combat, and the fight had ended quickly.


    So there were only two possibilities.


    Either Lu Changsheng had directly escaped.


    Or Lu Changsheng had been easily captured and killed by the three Qi Refining late-stage cultivators.


    Facing three Qi Refining late-stage cultivators, they all couldn¡¯t help but assume that the latter possibility was more likely.


    ¡°Can we report to the Ancestors now?¡±


    The Second Elder thought about the Ancestor¡¯s previous praise for Lu Changsheng and asked.


    ¡°Fourth Elder has gone to seek out the Ancestor, but Changseng didn¡¯t leave any tokens or soul-guiding objects, so the Ancestor can¡¯t sense his situation either.¡±


    Lu Yuanhua said bitterly.


    Families like the Lu Family, who cultivated immortality, didn¡¯t have soul lamps or identity jade cards to determine a person¡¯s life or death.


    Only a few core disciples would be given soul-guiding objects or tokens by the family¡¯s Ancestor, to avoid unexpected events.


    ¡°Search, continue searching, expand the search range!¡±


    ¡°Send a message immediately!¡±


    The Second Elder fell silent for a moment before speaking directly.


    Meanwhile,


    In a mountain cave,


    ¡°It¡¯s about time to return. If I don¡¯t go back, Miaoyun and the others will see the Second Elder and the others returning, but if I don¡¯t go back, they¡¯ll definitely worry.¡±


    After hiding for two days, Lu Changsheng looked at the sky outside and felt it was about time.


    He then added some fake battle scars to himself.


    Then, he walked out of the cave, releasing the steel-feathered eagle from his storage bag, and flew towards Qingzhu Mountain.


    A day later,


    Lu Changsheng rode the steel-feathered eagle and landed outside Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, you¡¯re back! Are you okay?¡±


    At the mountain gate, a Lu Family elder saw Lu Changsheng and immediately exclaimed with a shocked expression.


    After sizing up Lu Changsheng¡¯s condition and seeing that he wasn¡¯t severely injured, the elder couldn¡¯t help but let out a sigh of relief.


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m fine. I escaped the pursuit and hid outside for two days, so I only returned now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied.


    ¡°Good, good, it¡¯s good that you¡¯re back. It¡¯s good that you¡¯re back.¡±


    ¡°The family has sent people to search for you. I¡¯ll send a message to call them back now.¡±


    The Lu Family elder nodded and said.


    Lu Yuanding had previously instructed him to send a message immediately upon seeing Lu Changsheng return.


    ¡°I¡¯ve worried the family, and I should go back and report my safety.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, knowing that his actions this time would definitely worry the Lu Family.


    Moreover, his wives and children would definitely worry when they found out that others had returned from Juilong Market but he hadn¡¯t.


    Thinking about his year-long absence from home, he couldn¡¯t help but miss his wives and children.


    ¡°Good, good, you go.¡±


    The Lu Family elder saw that Lu Changsheng had only suffered minor injuries and didn¡¯t say much more.


    Lu Changsheng nodded and entered Qingzhu Mountain, immediately heading straight home.


    Along the way, he subtly noticed that the Lu Family was currently in a state of high alert, with many more patrolling disciples.


    He exchanged greetings with several Lu Family disciples on the road, and Lu Changsheng knew that only a few people knew about his encounter with danger.


    Before long, Lu Changsheng entered Qingzhu Valley and arrived at his own manor.


    ¡°Husband~¡±


    ¡°Husband is back!¡±


    ¡°Dad, Dad!¡±


    ¡°Look, Dad is back!¡±


    As soon as Lu Changsheng entered the door, the several wives who were playing with the children in the courtyard saw him and immediately rushed over with joyful expressions.


    ¡°Husband, what¡¯s wrong with you? Why is your Daoist robe damaged?¡±


    One of the wives immediately noticed the damage to Lu Changsheng¡¯s Daoist robe and asked with concern.


    Seeing the wives¡¯ reactions, Lu Changsheng immediately knew that the Lu Family had not told them about his encounter with danger on the way back.


    So, his wives didn¡¯t know about being pursued and attacked by the cultivators.


    ¡°I just had a small accident on the way back, it¡¯s nothing serious,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a wave of his hand, downplaying the incident.


    He didn¡¯t want to worry his wives.


    He quickly changed into a new set of clothes and accompanied his wives and children to the backyard.


    There, he saw the other wives and children.


    ¡°Husband, you¡¯re back!¡±


    The wives in the backyard, including Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, also exclaimed with joy when they saw Lu Changsheng.


    They put down the children and rushed over to hug Lu Changsheng with happy expressions.


    ¡°Hehe, did you miss me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng hugged the two small wives tightly.


    ¡°I did!¡± Lu Miaoyun said with a gentle and charming tone.


    Qu Zhenzhen, who was no longer as shy as before, tightly hugged Lu Changsheng and said in a sweet voice.


    ¡°I missed you too, wives.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied warmly.


    After hugging the two women for a while, he didn¡¯t show favoritism and instead showed concern for all his wives and concubines.


    Then, he looked at the children, but there were so many of them now that he was a bit bewildered.


    He couldn¡¯t even tell who was who, especially since he had been away from home for a year.


    All the wives had given birth to their children, and there were eleven new children he hadn¡¯t seen or held before.


    Later, Lu Changsheng looked at the children and gave names to the eleven new ones.


    He began to chat with his wives, telling them about his experiences at Juilong Market, and listening to their stories about the family.


    Just then, a pleasant and joyful voice sounded.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng!¡±


    A beautiful woman, around 18 or 19 years old, with delicate features, a stunning face, and a slender figure, wearing a black and gold Daoist robe, looked at Lu Changsheng.


    She then rushed over to Lu Changsheng with a joyful expression.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Second Miss who was rushing towards him with a joyful expression, and he was slightly taken aback.


    He didn¡¯t know what was wrong with the Second Miss today, why she was so excited.


    But he still instinctively opened his arms.


    Suddenly, a fragrance wafted into his nose, and he was enveloped in softness.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and the other women who were chatting with Lu Changsheng were shocked by this scene.


    They were bewildered and didn¡¯t understand why Lu Miaohuan had suddenly appeared in their home.


    And why she was so excitedly rushing into their husband¡¯s arms.


    Looking at Lu Miaohuan¡¯s joyful face, tightly hugging their husband, Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and the others exchanged glances, unsure of what to say.


    Meanwhile, Lu Miaoge, who had come with Lu Miaohuan, looked on with a helpless expression.


    She didn¡¯t expect her sister to do something like this in front of Lu Changsheng¡¯s wives.


    But she could also understand her sister¡¯s feelings.


    These past few days, Lu Miaohuan had been in a daze, unable to eat or sleep.


    As soon as she heard that Lu Changsheng was back, she was overjoyed and exclaimed that she wanted to come over.


    Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsheng, who was being hugged by Lu Miaohuan, and lightly pursed her lips, her eyes filled with gentle joy.


    But her inner emotions were complex, with a mix of feelings.

 Chapter 118: Keeping The Wealth Within Family!

    Lu Miaohuan had just hugged Lu Changsheng for a moment before quickly regaining her composure.She suddenly remembered that she was in Lu Changsheng¡¯s home.


    There were still so many people watching around her.


    And these people were all Lu Changsheng¡¯s wives.


    She had actually initiated a hug in front of Lu Changsheng¡¯s wives.


    Even though Lu Miaohuan was usually bold and reckless, not caring about others¡¯ opinions, her face still turned bright red at this moment, and she directly covered her face and ran away.


    ¡°Uh¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Miaohuan, who had hastily departed, and couldn¡¯t help but pause.


    He then slightly shook his head, smiled, and understood what had happened in his heart.


    It should be that when he had gone to divert the calamity, it made this Second Miss think that he was in grave danger.


    When she heard that he was alive and had returned, she saw him and became so excited.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I¡¯ve worried you.¡±


    At this time, Lu Changsheng looked towards a white-clad, slender, and elegant young lady not far away and smiled.


    Since Lu Miaoge had followed Lu Miaohuan here, she must have known about the calamity and was worried about him.


    ¡°You¡¯re fine, that¡¯s all that matters.¡±


    Lu Miaoge saw that Lu Changsheng was unharmed and was overjoyed in her heart.


    However, even though she was delighted, she wouldn¡¯t behave like her younger sister Lu Miaohuan, directly throwing herself at Lu Changsheng.


    She only revealed a smiling face and spoke softly.


    Her face, untainted by makeup, was like a morning dew-kissed flower, extremely beautiful.


    Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, along with the other women, saw Lu Miaohuan hug her husband, cover her face, and leave.


    Their husband then smiled and conversed with the young lady.


    One was warm and gentle, like a spring breeze.


    The other was elegant and refined, like a fairy.


    It made them feel a sense of unspoken harmony.


    ¡°Since you¡¯re fine, I¡¯ll feel relieved. I¡¯ll go take a look at Huanhuan.¡±


    Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t linger.


    In this situation, with Lu Changsheng¡¯s many wives present, it made her feel somewhat embarrassed and uncomfortable.


    Especially in front of Lu Miaoyun, she had a sense of guilt and shame.


    She usually didn¡¯t dare to see Lu Miaoyun, and today was only because she was worried about Lu Changsheng, so she had taken the initiative to come.


    ¡°I¡¯ll send you off, Sister Miaoge,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, quickly walking up to her.


    Lu Miaoge initially wanted to say it wasn¡¯t necessary, but seeing Lu Changsheng already approaching, she lightly pursed her lips and didn¡¯t speak.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, have you recovered from your injury?¡± Lu Changsheng asked naturally.


    Back then, under his treatment, Lu Miaoge¡¯s life was stabilized, but her injuries were not light, and she still needed to recuperate. She had returned to rest and recover.


    ¡°I¡¯ve almost fully recovered,¡± Lu Miaoge replied softly.


    ¡°That¡¯s good,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    The two fell silent.


    After walking out of the backyard and into the front yard, Lu Changsheng grasped Lu Miaoge¡¯s hand, saying, ¡°Sister Miaoge, I¡¯ve missed you so much.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s hand was held by Lu Changsheng, and upon hearing these words, her body stiffened, and her heart trembled. She was also a bit shy, fearing that someone would see this scene.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, did you miss me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, looking at Lu Miaoge¡¯s ear roots, which had turned slightly red.


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s face turned bright red, and she hesitated for a moment before softly saying, ¡°I also missed you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go take a look at Huanhuan.¡±


    She then struggled free from Lu Changsheng¡¯s grasp and quickly departed, her expression somewhat flustered.


    Looking at Lu Miaoge¡¯s retreating figure, Lu Changsheng slightly shook his head, chuckled, and returned to the backyard.


    As soon as he returned to the backyard, he saw Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and the other wives, all looking at him with curious and gossiping expressions.


    ¡°I encountered a small incident on my way back from Julong Market, which made the Second Miss think I was in trouble, so she was so excited when she found out I was back,¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained to his wives, clearing his throat a few times.


    ¡°Oh, so that¡¯s what happened,¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen said, revealing a look of sudden understanding, but with a hint of playful laughter, clearly indicating she didn¡¯t believe him.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, husband. Since we already have so many sisters at home, why not take Sister Miaoge and Sister Miaohuan as your wives too?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun suggested, smiling lightly.


    As the main wife, she had already become open-minded about Lu Changsheng taking in concubines.


    Thinking about Lu Changsheng bringing women back home every day, it was better to take Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan as his wives.


    It can be considered as keeping the wealth within the family.


    Moreover, she knew that her husband wanted to have several Spirit Root children.


    Both Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan were medium-grade Spirit Roots.


    If they were to give birth to children, there was a high probability that they would give birth to medium-grade Spirit Root children in the future.


    ¡°What are you talking about?¡±


    Although Lu Changsheng had this intention in his heart, he definitely couldn¡¯t agree to it at this time.


    ¡°Husband, we¡¯re telling the truth,¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said with a playful tone. S~?a??h the N?v?lFir?(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Yes, sister is right. Every time I see you with Sister Miaoge, I feel that you¡¯re very compatible,¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen chimed in.


    ¡°Great, you¡¯re teasing your husband. It seems like you haven¡¯t been punished by the family rules for a long time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, feeling a warmth in his heart, thinking that his little wives were indeed considerate and understanding.


    Just as he was about to discipline his wives, the Fourth Elder arrived.


    ¡°Grandmother.¡±


    ¡°Grandmother.¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun both slightly adjusted their clothes and came out to greet her.


    Qu Zhenzhen and the other women also followed, bowing and calling out ¡°Grandmother.¡±


    ¡°Changseng, as long as you¡¯re fine, that¡¯s all that matters,¡± the Fourth Elder said, also having heard that Lu Changsheng had returned and coming to take a look.


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng was unharmed, she also felt relieved.


    Lu Miaoyun and the other women were all here, and she didn¡¯t ask Lu Changsheng about how he had escaped the pursuit.


    She simply chatted with him briefly and went to take a look at her great-grandson.


    On a mountain peak a thousand miles away from Julong Market¡­


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? It¡¯s been two days, and they still haven¡¯t arrived.¡±


    ¡°Could it be that they encountered an accident, and the Lu Family is hiding a powerful expert?¡±


    A black-clad man wearing a mask, with a somewhat disordered breath, muttered to himself.


    Thinking that his three companions were only chasing after a few Lu Family juniors, it was impossible that they wouldn¡¯t have arrived at the designated location after two days unless they had encountered an accident.


    He waited until nightfall, but still didn¡¯t see his companions, and the masked man no longer continued to wait.


    He took out a set of disguise clothes from his storage bag.


    Transforming into a sturdy, purple-robed man with a country-bumpkin face, he rode a flying magical weapon towards Julong Market.


    The next day.


    Patriarch Lu Yuanding and the others called Lu Changsheng over to ask about the situation.


    Regarding his narrow escape from death, Lu Changsheng had long thought of an explanation.


    He claimed that he had obtained a protective treasure at the Rouge Cultivator Market.


    It was precisely by relying on this treasure that he was able to use the Hundred-Mile Invisibility Talisman to escape.


    After listening to Lu Changsheng¡¯s explanation, Lu Yuanding and the others, although somewhat astonished, didn¡¯t ask too many questions.


    After all, there was no need to pry into the details of this matter.


    Because regardless of whether it was true or false, Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions were all for the benefit of the Lu Family, and were worthy of praise.


    ¡°Changseng, you¡¯ve earned great merit this time, and the family will reward you with 1,000 family contributions,¡± Lu Yuanding said.


    ¡°However, you can¡¯t be so reckless in the future.¡±


    Lu Yuanding looked at Lu Changsheng with a gaze that also held a hint of admiration.


    Originally, in his impression, Lu Changsheng had always been a cautious and steady person.


    But this time, he had displayed a sense of courage and determination, with a heroic aura.


    It made him reevaluate his impression of Lu Changsheng.


    He couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of admiration, thinking that he had brought back a good seedling from the Blue Cloud Sect.


    ¡°Thank you, Patriarch,¡± Lu Changsheng said, slightly bowing.


    1,000 contributions were equivalent to 1,000 spirit stones.


    Moreover, the contribution points could be used to purchase items within the Lu Family at a 70-80% discount compared to the outside world.


    So this reward was not small.


    ¡°Changseng, as you know the current situation of the family, we¡¯ll need to rely on you to create more Talismans in the future,¡± Lu Yuanding continued.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, during this period, the Talismans you create will have a 10% higher contribution rate than before.¡±


    Lu Changsheng slightly bowed again.


    For someone with a second-grade Talisman technique, who could create Talismans with a 100% success rate, creating more Talismans was not a big deal.


    ¡°Alright, is there anything else you want to ask?¡± Lu Yuanding asked.


    ¡°Patriarch, how long will we need to stay gathered here? Is it possible to minimize going out during this period?¡± Lu Changsheng asked.


    It had been a year since he had sent his wives and children, including Lu Lanshu and Lu Ping¡¯an, to the secular world.


    He hadn¡¯t gone to visit them even once.


    So Lu Changsheng was also thinking of going to the secular world to visit his wives and children.


    Moreover, he had recently received a letter from Hong Yi, stating that Xia Chaoyang had a four-grade Spirit Root.


    He had passed the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s examination and had successfully joined the Blue Cloud Sect.


    At the same time, the cultivator who had killed Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s entire family had also been investigated.


    It was a Qi Refining fifth-stage cultivator.


    Hong Yi and Li Feiyu had led people to capture him and were holding him in the Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s mansion, waiting for Lu Changsheng to deal with him.


    So Lu Changsheng was also planning to take Qu Zhenzhen to the secular world for a trip.


    ¡°This period of time will be around two to three months, or maybe a year,¡± Lu Yuanding said after a moment of contemplation.


    ¡°As for going out, if there¡¯s no urgent matter, you can temporarily stay in Qingzhu Mountain and not go out.¡±


    Lu Changsheng slightly nodded: ¡°There¡¯s no big deal, I just want to go see my children whom I sent to the secular world.¡±


    ¡°Since it¡¯s not an urgent matter, you can just stay in Qingzhu Mountain for now,¡± Lu Yuanding said.


    ¡°Yes, Patriarch,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded and didn¡¯t ask further, bidding farewell and leaving.


    He had a faint feeling that the Lu Family was gathering all its members back.


    It wasn¡¯t just because of the Chen Family¡¯s attack.


    It seemed like they were preparing for something big.


    Otherwise, the ancestor of the Lu Family was about to die, so why did they call people back?


    Fight with the Chen Family to the death?


    At this time, shouldn¡¯t the clansmen go their separate ways outside, lie dormant, and maintain their bloodline?


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think too much about it and walked out of the main hall.


    ¡°After this matter is over, I can also talk to Lu Changsheng about Huanhuan¡¯s affairs,¡±


    Lu Yuanding thought to himself, looking at Lu Changsheng¡¯s departing figure.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if Lu Changsheng will agree this time.¡±


    Lu Yuanding sighed, thinking about his daughter.


    He had seen her listless and lovesick appearance in the past few days.


    He knew that his daughter had already fallen deeply in love with Lu Changsheng and wouldn¡¯t marry anyone else.


    She didn¡¯t even mind Lu Changsheng¡¯s wives and concubines.


    As for marrying his daughter to Lu Changsheng, he didn¡¯t object.


    After all, in his opinion, apart from having too many wives and children, Lu Changsheng¡¯s conditions were all top-notch.


    Marrying Lu Miaohuan to Lu Changsheng was also a good choice.


    But the problem now was that his daughter was willing, but Lu Changsheng had to agree as well.


    He couldn¡¯t just go and beg Lu Changsheng, could he?


    ¡°Ah.¡±


    Thinking about this, Lu Yuanding couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    He felt like an old father who was worried to death.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng!¡±


    Lu Changsheng had just walked out of the manor, not far away, when he heard a pleasant and moving voice.


    He turned his head to look.


    Immediately, he saw Second Miss Lu Miaohuan waving at him, walking quickly towards him.


    Today, Second Miss was wearing a dark black gold-embroidered dress with a tight-fitting corset that perfectly accentuated her curvaceous figure, making her look elegant and alluring.


    The hem of her dress revealed a pair of slender, straight legs that were wrapped in thin black silk stockings, exuding a sense of sensuality.


    Her feet were clad in a pair of high-heeled black shoes with intricate gold patterns.


    This outfit was similar to the one Lu Changsheng had seen her wear the first time they met, but relatively more conservative, without revealing her fair and round shoulders or delicate collarbone.


    ¡°Second Miss,¡± Lu Changsheng said, looking at Lu Miaohuan.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, this is your Talisman, we didn¡¯t use it earlier,¡±


    Lu Miaohuan said, holding a stack of Talismans in her hand, taking small steps towards him, her high heels clicking on the ground with a ¡®tap-tap-tap¡¯ sound, which seemed lighter and more agile than before.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry to trouble you to send it here specially, Second Miss.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a look and smiled.


    ¡°It¡¯s no trouble,¡±


    Lu Miaohuan replied, her cheeks flushing slightly as she shook her head.


    Then she said softly, ¡°Thank you again for earlier.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s there to thank?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, looking at the originally proud and aloof Second Miss, who now blushed easily, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of admiration.


    He still preferred her proud and aloof demeanor.


    ¡°It¡¯s about what happened when we returned,¡±


    Lu Miaohuan said.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, why did you get off the flying boat? Didn¡¯t you know it was dangerous, weren¡¯t you afraid of dying?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan asked.


    ¡°I knew, I was afraid,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied casually.


    ¡°Since you were afraid, why did you still do it? It was so dangerous,¡± Lu Miaohuan continued to ask.


    Although Lu Changsheng was fine now, she still felt a lingering fear when thinking about the situation back then.


    She didn¡¯t know how Lu Changsheng had managed to escape alive.


    ¡°At that time, I had to distract someone, otherwise, we would all be in danger,¡± Lu Changsheng explained.


    ¡°I felt that I was the most suitable person to do so, so I stepped forward. If I didn¡¯t, we would have been delayed, and what if Second Miss encountered danger?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Second Miss¡¯s expression and couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    Lu Miaohuan saw the teasing smile on his face and the playful tone in his voice, and she knew he was intentionally trying to provoke her.


    But deep down, she felt that Lu Changsheng was using a playful tone to speak the truth.


    ¡°If the Second Miss feels grateful, you can give me a hug like yesterday to show your appreciation,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, looking at Lu Miaohuan with a hint of a smile.


    ¡°Hmph, you¡¯re dreaming!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan replied, thinking of her embarrassing behavior yesterday, and she turned to leave with a light huff.


    But after taking a few steps, she suddenly turned back and walked towards Lu Changsheng, giving him a hug.


    ¡°Is this enough?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, who was about to say something, was taken aback and froze for a moment.


    Because he saw Patriarch Lu Yuanding walking out just in time.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan asked, seeing Lu Changsheng not responding.


    She also turned her head and immediately saw her father.


    She felt a surge of embarrassment.


    She didn¡¯t expect her father to see her hugging Lu Changsheng, and she quickly let go, lowering her head in shame.


    ¡°It seems my previous worries were unnecessary,¡±


    Lu Yuanding said, shaking his head slightly, pretending not to have seen anything, and turned back to leave.


    He didn¡¯t expect his daughter¡¯s relationship with Lu Changsheng to have reached this point.


    At the same time, he felt that Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t as simple as he seemed on the surface.


    ¡°It¡¯s all your fault!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan said, looking at her father¡¯s pretentious expression, and scolded Lu Changsheng.


    She didn¡¯t dare to say anything more to Lu Changsheng and quickly returned home.

 Chapter 119: New Foundation Establishment Great Masters, Lets Go to War!

    ¡°I was actually caught by Patriarch, it¡¯s really¡­¡±Lu Changsheng walked on his way back, thinking about how he was just hugged by Lu Miaohuan, and Lu Yuanding appeared, catching them in the act. He couldn¡¯t help but shake his head in dismay.


    However, he didn¡¯t feel any embarrassment in his heart.


    Now, this Second Miss¡¯s temperament has also improved.


    Lu Changsheng also had some confidence, being able to tame this Second Miss.


    In this situation, he could also consider taking this Second Miss home as his wife.


    So, getting caught was just getting caught.


    It was like giving his future father-in-law a heads up in advance.


    ¡°I wonder if I should do the same with the Eldest Miss one day, and let Patriarch catch us off guard, just to give him some psychological preparation,¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    But as soon as this thought emerged, he felt it was still too early.


    Otherwise, he was afraid Lu Yuanding would chop him down with a sword.


    After all, having two daughters taken care of by one person was unbearable for any father.


    ¡°However, there¡¯s still a long way to go,¡± Lu Changsheng thought, shaking his head.


    He felt that wanting to take both sisters home as his wives wasn¡¯t going to be that simple. S?a??h the N?v?lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    As the saying goes, ¡°when the boat reaches the bridge, it will straighten itself out.¡± Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think too much about it and headed home.


    In the following days, Lu Changsheng continued to cultivate, make Talismans, and accompany his wives.


    In his spare time, he would also use his puppetry skills to create simple wooden toys, mechanical animals, and mechanical beasts for the children.


    It was also through this method that he let people know he had mastered some puppetry techniques.


    Seeing the children¡¯s enthusiasm for these toys created through Puppetry Technique, Lu Changsheng suddenly thought of a phrase.


    ¡°Interest is the best teacher for children.¡±


    He thought about whether he could use this method to inspire the children¡¯s interest in puppetry.


    If the children showed some talent in puppetry, they could be nurtured to become puppeteers in the future.


    Although puppetry wasn¡¯t as prestigious as pill-making, array-forming, instrument-making, or Talisman-making, it was still a decent skill.


    Moreover, for children without a Spirit Root, understanding some puppetry knowledge would give them a skill to fall back on when they entered the secular world.


    They could create intricate mechanisms like wooden oxen, wooden birds, mechanical beasts, and astronomical instruments.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng began to spend his free time creating simple mechanical toys with the children and teaching them about puppetry.


    Before long, half a month had passed.


    During this time, many Lu Family disciples returned to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Lu Changsheng heard from Lu Miaoyun that many Lu Family disciples were ambushed and killed on their way back.


    Moreover, due to the recall of the family disciples, many of Lu Family¡¯s territories were being encroached upon by the Chen Family.


    Even the spirit stone mine that the Lu Family and Chen Family had disputed over was now under Chen Family¡¯s control.


    During this period, some Lu Family guests and servants also chose to leave the family.


    Lu Changsheng saw all of this and knew that it was inevitable.


    After all, in the eyes of most people, the current struggle between the Lu Family and Chen Family clearly favored the Chen Family.


    As soon as the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor passed away, the Lu Family on Qingzhu Mountain would be as good as dead.


    As an ordinary guest and servant, it was natural not to risk their lives for the sake of some resources and stick with the Lu Family.


    If it weren¡¯t for his deep ties with the Lu Family and his many wives and children, Lu Changsheng would also choose to leave.


    However, Lu Changsheng felt that this move by the Lu Family, gathering all their disciples back, wasn¡¯t as simple as it seemed.


    Otherwise, he couldn¡¯t understand why they would gather all their disciples back.


    It was impossible that they would gather all their disciples back just to defend Qingzhu Mountain.


    Or maybe they would engage in a final, desperate battle with the Chen Family?


    This kind of thinking went against the logic of the cultivation world.


    As the saying goes, ¡°if you preserve the land but lose the people, both will be lost; if you preserve the people but lose the land, both will be preserved.¡±


    For a cultivation family like the Lu Family, what they should do now was to preserve their strength and wait for the emergence of new Foundation Establishment great masters.


    Not to fight for current benefits, defend Qingzhu Mountain, or engage in a desperate struggle that would sacrifice the entire family.


    In the blink of an eye, three months had passed.


    Due to the current situation of the Lu Family, Lu Changsheng had to consider the possibility of fleeing with his wives and children at any moment, so during this time, he didn¡¯t allow his wives and servant girls to get pregnant.


    After all, if a crisis were to occur, it would be troublesome if the children were born at that time, or if all the wives were pregnant.


    Thinking about the Lu Family¡¯s situation, Lu Changsheng decided to temporarily put off having children.


    He also wanted his wives and servant girls to focus on their cultivation.


    It had been a long time since there were any new births.


    This made Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and the other wives feel uneasy, and they asked Lu Changsheng what was going on.


    If Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t still vigorous and energetic, this would have been a difficult topic to explain.


    On this day, Lu Bo came to Lu Changsheng¡¯s residence.


    He announced that Patriarch had summoned all Lu Family disciples to gather at the central square of Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Are all Lu Family disciples gathering?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s happening, Lu Bo?¡± Lu Changsheng asked.


    He had been on Qingzhu Mountain for ten years and had never encountered such a situation.


    He couldn¡¯t help but wonder if the Lu Family was going to war with the Chen Family or if they were going to relocate and leave Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°I¡¯m not clear on the details, I¡¯m just passing on the message. You¡¯ll know when you get there,¡± Lu Bo said.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Lu Changsheng replied, not asking any further questions.


    He went with Lu Miaoyun to the central square of Qingzhu Mountain.


    When they arrived, Lu Changsheng saw many Lu Family disciples and guest servants.


    This was the first time he had seen so many people on Qingzhu Mountain.


    After all, he usually stayed indoors and rarely went out.


    Or, to say, most cultivators didn¡¯t like going out.


    People continued to arrive, and within an hour, almost everyone was present.


    The square was filled with people whispering and speculating about why the family had gathered them all together.


    But no one knew what was going on.


    Just then, two powerful and majestic auras emerged.


    Everyone looked up and saw an old man with white hair and a youthful face, wearing a Qingzhu long robe, with a stern expression, descending from the sky.


    Beside the old man, there was a middle-aged man in his forties, wearing a green robe, with a refined face.


    What surprised everyone was that this middle-aged man, like the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor, emitted a terrifying spiritual pressure.


    And he was flying in the air.


    ¡°Greetings, Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Ancestor!¡±


    Everyone shouted in unison, bowing their heads in respect.


    ¡°Flying in the air!?¡±


    ¡°The Lu Family has given birth to a new Foundation Establishment great master!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was also shocked, bowing his head in respect.


    Flying in the air was only possible after breaking through the Foundation Establishment stage.


    It was also a symbol, a characteristic of Foundation Establishment great masters.


    This refined man, who was flying in the air alongside the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor, was clearly a Foundation Establishment great master.


    ¡°Silence!¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s ancestor spoke in a calm tone, suppressing the noise in the square.


    He then scanned the crowd with his gaze.


    ¡°Today, I have an announcement to make.¡±


    ¡°As you all have seen, Yuanzhong has broken through the Foundation Establishment stage.¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s ancestor¡¯s voice was not loud, but it was clear and audible to everyone.


    ¡°Greetings, Ancestor Yuanzhong!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Ancestor Yuanzhong!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Ancestor Yuanzhong!¡±


    After hearing the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor¡¯s words, everyone was certain that Lu Yuanzhong had become a Foundation Establishment great master.


    All the Lu Family disciples were extremely excited and thrilled.


    The originally gloomy atmosphere in the Lu Family was suddenly swept away.


    Their spirits were stirred, and they shouted in unison, like a mountain calling out to the sea.


    ¡°Lu Yuanzhong, the Lu Family has given birth to a new Foundation Establishment great master!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was also thrilled when he heard this.


    After all, the Lu Family now had a new Foundation Establishment great master, which meant that the crisis on Qingzhu Mountain would be resolved.


    He no longer had to worry about taking his wife and children and fleeing.


    He could continue to live a peaceful life on Qingzhu Mountain.


    Because, unless absolutely necessary, Lu Changsheng was unwilling to reveal his true strength.


    In the eyes of outsiders, he was only a ninth-grade Spirit Root.


    If he were to reveal too much of his strength and trump cards, it would be easy to attract attention and be targeted.


    It would definitely bring about many unnecessary troubles.


    ¡°Speaking of which, did the Patriarch, the Second Elder and the others know about the Lu Family¡¯s Ancestor Yuanzhong beforehand?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor and Lu Yuanzhong on the high platform, and suddenly thought to himself.


    He recalled Lu Yuanding and the Second Elder¡¯s reassurances, indicating that the Lu Family had a hidden ace.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng knew that breaking through the Foundation Establishment stage would stir up the heaven and earth¡¯s spiritual energy, causing a significant commotion.


    Over the past three months, he had been on Qingzhu Mountain, but he hadn¡¯t sensed any signs of breaking through the Foundation Establishment stage.


    This suggested that Ancestor Yuanzhong might not have broken through during this time period.


    Of course, it was also possible that the Lu Family had used some method to conceal the signs of breaking through the Foundation Establishment stage.


    ¡°The Chen Family has bullied us, the Lu Family, for too long. Today, I have achieved Foundation Establishment, and it is also the day of our counterattack!¡±


    ¡°Our ancestor has already allied with the Bai Family of Baihu Lake, and we will attack Hongye Valley today, destroying the Chen Family and letting the cultivation world know that there is no more Hongye Valley Chen Family!¡±


    At this moment, Lu Yuanzhong, the Lu Family¡¯s new Foundation Establishment ancestor, looked at everyone, his voice loud and clear.


    Simple words, but they stirred up the hot blood of the Lu Family disciples.


    Over the past few months, or even years, all the Lu Family members had been holding back their anger.


    As for their hatred towards the Hongye Valley Chen Family, it had been accumulating for over ten years.


    Now that the Lu Family had a second Foundation Establishment great master, they were preparing to counterattack the Chen Family.


    How could they not be excited, not be stirred up?


    Each and every one of them was like a chicken that had been injected with adrenaline, their hearts surging with excitement.


    They couldn¡¯t wait to follow the two ancestors and attack the Chen Family.


    ¡°So urgent? It seems that Ancestor Yuanzhong broke through the Foundation Establishment stage a long time ago, but had been keeping it secret, consolidating his cultivation realm, or waiting for the right opportunity.¡±


    ¡°No wonder the Patriarch had me create so many Talismans over the past year, and the family had secretly purchased Talismans, Pills, and puppets. It seems they were preparing for this battle.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s words and suddenly understood.


    He finally realized why the Lu Family had gathered all the family disciples back.


    It was all for this moment.


    The Chen Family wanted to swallow up the Lu Family.


    But similarly, the Lu Family also wanted to swallow up the Chen Family and take it a step further.


    Now that the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor¡¯s death was approaching, it seemed that they were taking this opportunity to make a final effort for the Lu Family.


    ¡°Two Foundation Establishment great masters, plus the alliance with the Bai Family of Baihu Lake, that¡¯s three Foundation Establishment great masters.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, although the Chen Family only has one Foundation Establishment ancestor, Hongye Valley also has a formation to guard it.¡±


    ¡°Even with two Foundation Establishment great masters, it¡¯s not certain that we can break through.¡±


    ¡°And even if the Lu Family were to break through the Chen Family, there would still be significant casualties.¡±


    ¡°Relying solely on the Lu Family would make it difficult to swallow up Hongye Valley, which is a Spirit Vain, so we¡¯ve pulled in the Bai Family of Baihu Lake, who have been friends with the Lu Family for generations.¡±


    ¡°With the Bai Family¡¯s ancestor, we¡¯ll have three Foundation Establishment great masters, and this battle should be a sure win.¡±


    ¡°Even if the Chen Family were to seek aid from the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family, the Zheng Family wouldn¡¯t be able to provide support in time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    The Lu Family and the Bai Family of Baihu Lake had been friends for generations.


    And the Hongye Valley Chen Family also maintained a friendly relationship with the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family.


    But now, with the Lu Family and the Bai Family joining forces, with three Foundation Establishment great masters, attacking the Chen Family with thunderous momentum, the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family wouldn¡¯t be able to provide aid in time.


    After Lu Yuanzhong finished speaking, Lu Yuanding and a group of Lu Family elders appeared.


    They summoned all Qi Refining mid-stage and above family disciples.


    To follow the two ancestors and attack the Chen Family.


    At that time, the rewards will be given based on merit.


    And Talisman, Pill, magical weapons, and treasures were distributed to each person who participated.


    ¡°Changseng, Miaoyun, you¡¯ll follow Grandma over there later.¡±


    At this moment, the Fourth Elder walked over, handed Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun two packages containing Talismans, Pills, and magical weapons, and said.


    This battle was a total mobilization of the Lu Family.


    All Qi Refining mid-stage and above Lu Family disciples were required to participate.


    So Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun naturally couldn¡¯t be exempt.


    For the Lu Family, this battle was a sure win, a victorious campaign.


    There wouldn¡¯t be any danger.


    Letting all family disciples participate would also broaden their horizons, increase their sense of family identity, and gain more experience.


    ¡°Yes, Grandma.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had originally thought about whether he could avoid going.


    And wait for good news from the Lu Family.


    But he didn¡¯t expect the Fourth Elder to come over and tell him and Lu Miaoyun to participate.


    And he understood that in this total mobilization, there was no way to avoid it.


    If he didn¡¯t go, it would be like deserting.


    So he might as well accept it.


    And follow along to see what a grand battle at the Foundation Establishment great masters stage was like.


    After all, he had never seen the power of a Foundation Establishment great master.


    This was an opportunity to witness the power of Foundation Establishment.


    And in the future, when he encountered a Foundation Establishment great master, he would know what to expect.


    ¡°Good, you¡¯ll follow Grandma then, and there won¡¯t be any danger.¡±


    ¡°And for this battle, the family has already made preparations.¡±


    The Fourth Elder spoke in a warm and gentle tone.


    ¡°Okay, Grandma.¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun nodded.


    And at this moment, Lu Changsheng also saw Lu Yuanding instructing his two daughters on something.


    Apparently, the two girls were also going to participate, and couldn¡¯t be exempt.


    Half a day later, the Lu Family had gathered all the disciples who were going to battle.


    Except for the two Foundation Establishment ancestors, there were four Qi Refining ninth-stage, thirteen Qi Refining late-stage, and over fifty Qi Refining mid-stage disciples.


    As for the Qi Refining initial-stage cultivators, they were not allowed to participate.


    Even though this battle was a sure win, the Lu Family wouldn¡¯t bring Qi Refining initial-stage cultivators along.


    Their strength would not only be useless but also a hindrance.


    ¡°Changseng, Miaoyun.¡±


    The Fourth Elder released a flying boat, and Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun boarded it.


    And there were several other Lu Family disciples who filled up the boat.


    ¡°Set off!¡±


    After completing the gathering, the Lu Family ancestor shouted loudly.


    With Lu Yuanzhong riding a flying sword in the front, leading the way.


    Five small flying boats followed, carrying a group of Lu Family disciples.


    Some Lu Family elders and guest officials rode flying mounts on either side of the boats.


    The entire procession left Qingzhu Mountain, heading towards Hongye Valley to attack the Chen Family.


    Only a few clan elders remained on Qingzhu Mountain, opening the mountain¡¯s protective array to guard the mountain.


    To prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation.


    At the same time, in Hongye Valley¡­


    A slender young man, who was cultivating bees, suddenly felt a sense of unease.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how many years the Lu Family ancestor has left.¡±


    ¡°If this drags on, the Love-locking Gu¡¯s influence on me will only grow stronger.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan murmured to herself.


    Due to the Love-locking Gu, she couldn¡¯t directly kill Lu Changsheng.


    After hearing that the Lu Family ancestor didn¡¯t have many years left to live, and learning about the hatred between the Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family and the Hongye Valley Chen Family¡­


    She had an idea, and came to Hongye Valley to become a supporter of the Chen Family.


    She thought that by borrowing the power of the Hongye Valley Chen Family, she could use her influence to destroy the Lu Family.


    And then, she would find a way to let the Chen Family ancestor indirectly kill Lu Changsheng, and retrieve the Love-locking Gu.

 Chapter 120: No, Lord Lu!!

    The journey from Qingzhu Mountain to Hongye Valley isn¡¯t very long.It¡¯s only over a thousand miles.


    And it¡¯s precisely because of their proximity that the two families often fight over resources in the surrounding areas, leading to conflicts.


    The spirit stone mine incident ten years ago also became the trigger for all the conflicts.


    Causing the two families to engage in a fierce battle, resulting in an irreconcilable blood feud.


    After the Lu Family¡¯s main force had traveled several hundred miles¡­


    Lu Changsheng saw a large army approaching from this direction.


    The leader of this army was an old man with a pale face, tall and sturdy, wearing a flying bird embroidered robe.


    He stood with his hands behind his back, his black flying bird robe fluttering, riding a black eagle, exuding an aura of grandeur.


    Behind him were three flying boats, and a group of cultivators riding spiritual birds.


    ¡°Brother Lu, Daoist Yuanzhong!¡±


    The old man greeted Lu Family¡¯s ancestor and Lu Yuanzhong with a bow. S?a??h th? N0v?lFire(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Brother Bai, Daoist Bai!¡±


    Lu Family¡¯s ancestor and Lu Yuanzhong also returned the greeting.


    After exchanging a few words, the three of them led their respective armies, accelerating towards Hongye Valley.


    It was clear that they had agreed to meet here.


    ¡°Is this the Bai Family of Baihu Lake, and the Bai Family¡¯s ancestor?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Bai Family¡¯s army, which had around sixty people.


    Except for the Bai Family¡¯s ancestor, who was a Foundation Establishment great master, the Qi Refining cultivators¡¯ strength and numbers were similar to those of the Lu Family.


    However, according to Lu Changsheng¡¯s knowledge, the Bai Family¡¯s overall strength, excluding Lu Yuanzhong, would be stronger than the Lu Family¡¯s.


    It seemed that the Bai Family hadn¡¯t mobilized their entire family¡¯s strength, unlike the Lu Family, which had invested everything in this battle.


    ¡°Baihu Lake is famous for its spiritual fish and aquatic products.¡±


    ¡°So, the Bai Family cultivators are mostly skilled in taming beasts. They not only catch fish, but also catch spiritual birds and animals to tame them to earn spirit stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked again at the large team of Bai Family riders mounted on spirit birds.


    These spirit birds were not bad, either.


    Not like those ordinary steel-feathered eagles used for transportation.


    They should have some combat capabilities.


    Like the divine black eagle under the Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor¡¯s feet, which was probably a peak-level demonic beast of the first rank.


    ¡°Once we arrive at Hongye Valley, you don¡¯t need to get off the flying boats. Just follow my arrangements.¡±


    As they approached Hongye Valley, the Fourth Elder also spoke to Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoyun, and others on the flying boat.


    They explained what to do once they arrived at Hongye Valley.


    The first step was to form an array.


    Then, using the talismans provided by the family, they would attack the formation and break it.


    After the large array was broken, they would follow the Fourth Elders and launch a joint attack.


    It was clear that the Lu Family and the Bai Family had already made detailed plans for this battle.


    ¡°Yes, Grandma!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Fourth Elder!¡±


    The people on the flying boat nodded in response.


    Two hours later.


    ¡°Everyone, get ready! We¡¯re about to arrive at Hongye Valley!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s loud voice reached everyone¡¯s ears.


    The Lu Family disciples, who were itching for a fight, heard this and immediately perked up.


    ¡°Is this Hongye Valley?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked forward.


    He immediately saw a place shrouded in mist, with only the faint outline of a mountain valley visible, covered in a sea of red leaves.


    This was his first time coming to Hongye Valley.


    He knew that Hongye Valley and Qingzhu Mountain were similar in size, and both were famous for producing a type of red-leaf tree.


    At this moment, inside Hongye Valley¡­


    ¡°Not good, we¡¯re under attack!¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s patrolling cultivators saw the flying boats approaching Hongye Valley in the distance, and their faces immediately changed color as they realized something was off.


    They quickly sent a signal to their clan, indicating that they were under attack.


    At the same time, they fully activated the array¡¯s effects and entered a defensive state.


    After the Lu Family and Bai Family¡¯s large teams arrived at the surroundings of Hongye Valley, they began to deploy in an orderly manner.


    They surrounded Hongye Valley from different directions.


    Two formation experts then took out their array tools and began to set up formations outside Hongye Valley.


    One of the formations was designed to prevent the Chen Family cultivators from escaping.


    Additionally, they also used formations to break through the Chen Family¡¯s second-level large array.


    ¡°Everyone, get ready! Begin breaking the array!¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor and the Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor didn¡¯t need to give any orders or shout. They simply raised their hands, and with a single command, everyone began breaking the array.


    The next moment¡­


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    All the Lu Family cultivators and Bai Family cultivators took out their talismans, cast their spells, and unleashed powerful spiritual light, bombarding the Chen Family¡¯s second-level large array.


    This caused the array¡¯s light screen to ripple and tremble, emitting a loud rumbling sound.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun also followed the Fourth Elders, activating their talismans and bombarding the array from the southeast direction of Hongye Valley.


    ¡°It seems that, no matter where, war is always about burning money.¡±


    Looking at the situation before him, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think to himself.


    Even with three Foundation Establishment great masters from the Lu Family and Bai Family, breaking through the Chen Family¡¯s second-level large array wouldn¡¯t be easy.


    They could only launch a fierce attack to break the array.


    And this method of attack, to put it bluntly, was just burning money.


    Each wave of attack required hundreds of spirit stones.


    To break through the Chen Family¡¯s second-level large array, they might need to spend tens of thousands of spirit stones.


    Right in front of Hongye Valley¡­


    The Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor looked at the large array of Hongye Valley.


    He transmitted a message to Lu Yuanzhong beside him: ¡°Yuanzhong, once the large array is broken, you¡¯ll be in charge of suppressing it. Try not to take action unless necessary.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, Old Man Chen might go crazy and try to kill you.¡±


    ¡°My lifespan is limited, so I don¡¯t have to worry. It¡¯s just right to eliminate him and avoid future troubles.¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor said in a low tone.


    Although they had three Foundation Establishment great masters on their side¡­


    Facing the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, they were still at a disadvantage.


    But they couldn¡¯t rule out the possibility that the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor had some hidden tricks.


    In a desperate situation, he might try to kill Lu Yuanzhong, putting the Lu Family in a crisis.


    After all, the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor¡¯s time was limited.


    For Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s Foundation Establishment and this battle, the Lu Family had already spent a great deal.


    They didn¡¯t have the ability to cultivate a second Foundation Establishment.


    So Lu Yuanzhong absolutely couldn¡¯t have any accidents.


    ¡°Old Ancestor¡­¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s expression changed.


    He also knew that in this battle, the Old Ancestor had already steeled himself for death.


    He was willing to sacrifice his life to kill the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor.


    Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be possible to persuade the Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor.


    To let the Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor bring so many people to participate in this battle.


    Because in a family war like this, it was necessary to kill the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, a Foundation Establishment great master.


    Otherwise, if the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, a Foundation Establishment great master, were to escape, it would lead to endless troubles for both the Chen Family and the Bai Family.


    ¡°Old Ghost Lu, Old Ghost Bai, do you want to die with me, in this battle?¡±


    As the Hongye Valley¡¯s large array¡¯s spiritual light dimmed, a stream of light emerged from Hongye Valley, emitting a terrifying spiritual pressure.


    It was the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor.


    He was rapidly controlling the Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s second-level large array.


    Causing the originally dimming second-level large array to suddenly burst with light, forming a giant, indestructible bowl-like shape.


    ¡°The fish will die, but the net may not necessarily break.¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor said calmly.


    Then he loudly shouted: ¡°Break the prohibition talisman, break the array!¡±


    With a single command, the Lu Family¡¯s Qi Refining late-stage cultivators and the Bai Family¡¯s Qi Refining late-stage cultivators took out their first-level prohibition talismans and bombarded the formation¡¯s weak points.


    Causing the giant, bowl-like shape that had just burst with light to dim slightly.


    ¡°Lu Family Lu Yuanzhong, you¡¯ve actually broken through to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    At this moment, the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor saw Lu Yuanzhong beside the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor and his eyes narrowed.


    The Chen Family and the Lu Family were sworn enemies, so he naturally had knowledge about the Lu Family.


    He knew which people had the potential to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    At this moment, he recognized Lu Yuanzhong and saw that he had broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Old Ghost Lu, I didn¡¯t expect that before you died, your Lu Family would give birth to a new Foundation Establishment great master!¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor looked at the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, his face darkening.


    He had thought that in a few more years, the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor would die.


    But unexpectedly, at this moment, the Lu Family had given birth to a new Foundation Establishment great master.


    He also understood that the Lu Family and the Bai Family were fully prepared, and it was clear that they wanted to destroy him, the Chen Family, today.


    If the formation were to break, not only would the Chen Family be destroyed.


    Under the siege of three Foundation Establishment cultivators, he would also be unable to escape.


    ¡°Old Ghost Chen, our families¡¯ feud should also come to an end.¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor spoke in a cold tone.


    ¡°Old Ghost Lu, you really think I¡¯m easy to bully?¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor coldly laughed, his expression becoming extremely calm.


    He immediately transmitted a message: ¡± Daoist friend Meng, please assist me!¡±


    Before long, a stream of light flew out, transforming into a slender young man.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment great masters!¡±


    ¡°How is this possible? Chen Family also has a second Foundation Establishment cultivator?¡±


    ¡°No, this person is not from the Chen Family!¡±


    Even though this young man didn¡¯t emit a Foundation Establishment aura, the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, the Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, and Lu Yuanzhong all saw at a glance that this young man was a Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    Their faces all changed color.


    They had dared to come to Hongye Valley, relying on their three Foundation Establishment great masters, while the Chen Family only had one Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    With three against one, they had been confident of victory.


    But with three against two, it would be very difficult to kill the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor.


    Moreover, in this battle, they had to end it quickly.


    They had to take down Hongye Valley with lightning speed.


    Otherwise, if the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family received the Chen Family¡¯s request for aid and came to help, they would have no hope of taking down Hongye Valley.


    ¡°Ancestor.¡±


    ¡°Brother Lu, do we fight or retreat?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong and the Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor looked at the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, asking him what he planned to do.


    The three of them hadn¡¯t expected the Chen Family to have a second Foundation Establishment great master.


    Their Lu Family and Bai Family had come to take down Hongye Valley, and all the resources they had distributed to their disciples were spirit stones.


    If they didn¡¯t take down Hongye Valley, it would be a huge loss for both families.


    And choosing to retreat now would also have a significant impact on the family¡¯s morale.


    The Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor didn¡¯t speak.


    His face was extremely difficult to look at.


    He hadn¡¯t expected this situation.


    His lifespan was limited, and he didn¡¯t have much time left.


    Once he passed away, the Lu Family would only be left with Lu Yuanzhong, a great master who had recently broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    At that time, the Lu Family would face great difficulties against the Chen Family.


    The Chen Family might even unite with the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family to attack their Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°This Daoist friend, you shouldn¡¯t be from the Chen Family, right?¡±


    ¡°This matter is a vendetta between the Lu Family and the Chen Family. As long as you, fellow Daoist, leave and don¡¯t participate in this battle, my Lu Family is willing to offer a generous gift.¡±


    ¡°Or if you have any requests, you can also mention them.¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor looked at Meng Xiaochan, cupped his hands in respect, and said politely.


    He had also seen that the opponent was not from the Chen Family.


    He hoped that the opponent could leave and not participate in this battle.


    ¡°Daoist Meng, I have already sent a message to Wugong Ridge¡¯s Zheng Family. As long as Old Ancestor Zheng comes, the crisis will be resolved.¡±


    ¡°My Chen Family won¡¯t let Daoist Meng take action for nothing, and we¡¯ll definitely reward you handsomely!¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor also hastened to say to Meng Xiaochan.


    Although Meng Xiaochan had come to participate in the Chen Family¡¯s destruction of the Lu Family and take revenge while getting a share of the spoils, now that three Foundation Establishment cultivators were present, he didn¡¯t dare bet that Meng Xiaochan wouldn¡¯t leave.


    So, if he wanted Meng Xiaochan, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, to help, he naturally had to pay the price.


    Meng Xiaochan didn¡¯t speak.


    Because at this moment, she finally knew the source of her previous unease.


    Love-locking Gu!


    After breaking through to Foundation Establishment, she could barely suppress the influence of the Love-locking Gu.


    But at this moment, her heart couldn¡¯t help but flutter, and her emotions began to overflow.


    Her divine sense involuntarily looked towards the southeast direction of Hongye Valley.


    She saw a flying boat in the distance, with a young man on board, who had a handsome face and a tall, straight figure.


    ¡°Kill him, I must kill him!¡±


    When she saw Lu Changsheng, the suppressed effects of the Love-locking Gu burst forth like a tide, causing Meng Xiaochan¡¯s heart to fill with fear and dread.


    Her mind had only one thought: hurry up and kill Lu Changsheng, and retrieve the Love-locking Gu.


    ¡°Old Ancestor Chen, I¡¯ll help you, but I want you to help me kill a Lu Family cultivator right now.¡±


    She suddenly covered her chest, desperately suppressing the pain brought by the Love-locking Gu, and said in a low voice.


    ¡°Who?¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor directly asked.


    ¡°I once made a vow not to harm him, so as long as Old Ancestor Chen is willing to take action, I¡¯ll help your Chen Family get through this crisis!¡±


    ¡°That person is on the flying boat in the southeast direction.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan gritted her teeth, her face in pain, and her voice strained as she said.


    She took out a jade slip and handed it to the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor.


    Inside was Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance.


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor saw Meng Xiaochan¡¯s pained expression and was also surprised by her situation.


    In his heart, he believed Meng Xiaochan¡¯s words by about fifty percent.


    He thought that she must have been bound by some kind of vow or curse.


    He thought to himself that this was an extremely overbearing vow.


    To make a Foundation Establishment great master, who had a heart full of malice towards someone, reveal such a pained expression.


    However, in the cultivation world, there were all sorts of strange and wondrous methods.


    For example, some master-servant contracts would make the servant behave like this, unable to escape.


    Once they harbored malicious intentions, they would suffer a backlash from the contract, making them wish they were dead.


    ¡°Alright, I, Chen, will take on this task!¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor directly agreed.


    At this moment, he couldn¡¯t help but agree.


    Otherwise, if Meng Xiaochan were to leave, their Hongye Valley would be in danger.


    Moreover, looking at Meng Xiaochan¡¯s expression, he also knew that if Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t die, once the great war began, it might even affect the display of his own Foundation Establishment¡¯s power.


    ¡°Old Ghost Lu, you can give up hope, this Daoist Meng is a guest of my Chen Family, and won¡¯t leave.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve already sent a message to Daoist Zheng, you still have time to leave!¡±


    Immediately, the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor looked at the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor and said in a cold voice.


    ¡°Continue to break the formation!¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor gritted his teeth upon hearing this.


    For him, this moment was already like an arrow on the bowstring, and he couldn¡¯t help but release it.


    Facing this situation, his Lu Family couldn¡¯t retreat either.


    ¡°Brother Bai, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll use a secret technique later, even if I can¡¯t defeat Old Ghost Chen, I¡¯ll be able to heavily injure him and shorten his lifespan!¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor said to the Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor in a low voice.


    Compared to the Lu Family, the Bai Family¡¯s situation was a bit better, and they could still retreat.


    So he wanted to continue fighting, and he had to stabilize the Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor.


    ¡°Alright, since Brother Lu says so, I¡¯ll continue to fight!¡±


    The Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor nodded upon hearing this.


    He didn¡¯t want the Chen Family to become too strong either.


    He hoped that the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor would be able to take the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor down with him before he died.


    Instantly, the three Foundation Establishment cultivators exchanged a glance, and began to take action, attacking the formation in front of them to accelerate the breaking of the grand array.


    ¡°All of you, form a formation!¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor shouted loudly.


    Letting a group of Chen Family disciples simultaneously activate their cultivation, merge their auras into the formation, and resist the attack.


    But the Lu Family and Bai Family had come prepared for this battle, and their preparations were extremely thorough.


    Not only did they distribute a large number of talismans to the disciples of the two clans for attack.


    They had also prepared many Breaking Talismans to continuously weaken and break the formation¡¯s restrictions.


    And at this time, the Lu Family and Bai Family¡¯s formation masters were also using external formations to influence and disrupt the Hongye Valley¡¯s second-grade grand array.


    ¡°No way, if we continue like this, I¡¯ll have a hard time holding on until Daoist Zheng arrives.¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor knew that in this situation, it would be difficult to rely on the formation to hold on until the Zheng Family¡¯s Old Ancestor arrived.


    Moreover, if they continued to stalemate like this, his own and his clan members¡¯ spiritual powers would also be constantly consumed by the formation.


    By the time the formation was broken, he himself would also be injured, and it would be hard to escape unscathed.


    ¡°Daoist Meng, I¡¯ll fulfill my promise now!¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor made a swift decision.


    He planned to give up on using the grand array to resist.


    He would rely on himself and Daoist Meng to hold on until the Zheng Family arrived.


    As soon as he finished speaking, he took control of the formation, and a giant heavy hammer appeared above the second-grade grand array, which was like a jade bowl.


    It heavily smashed towards the flying boat in the southeast direction.


    ¡°What!? Old Ghost Chen is trying to do what?¡±


    ¡°Is he trying to break open the defense and escape?¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s the Fourth Elder¡¯s direction!¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, the Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, and Lu Yuanzhong were all shocked when they saw this scene.


    They didn¡¯t expect the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor to launch a counterattack at this moment.


    Thinking that he wanted to tear open their defenses and escape, they hurriedly flew towards the southeast direction.


    ¡°No good!¡±


    Meanwhile, in the southeast direction, the Fourth Elder was commanding the crowd to break the formation.


    Seeing the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor suddenly control the formation and launch an attack towards them, her face changed greatly.


    She slapped her storage bag, activating a stack of Life-Saving Talismans.


    They were all first-grade top-quality Talismans, which transformed into a golden light, protecting everyone.


    And she also took out a blue precious pearl, which flew up into the sky, radiating a dazzling light, trying to block this heavenly heavy hammer!


    Lu Changsheng also changed his expression when he saw this scene.


    He didn¡¯t expect the Chen Family to start counterattacking.


    And it just so happened to be attacking towards his side.


    He could clearly feel the terror of this attack.


    This was no longer an ordinary Foundation Establishment great master¡¯s attack.


    With the Fourth Elder¡¯s first-grade Talismans, it would be hard to block!


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng also couldn¡¯t afford to hide his abilities.


    He took out the only second-grade medium-grade defensive Talisman on his body and directly activated it.


    In an instant, a thick, golden divine light burst out from the Talisman, transforming into a golden light shield, which enveloped the entire flying boat, giving off an indestructible aura.


    ¡°Ah? This is a second-grade Talisman!¡±


    The Fourth Elder saw the Talisman that Lu Changsheng used and was shocked, recognizing it as a second-grade Talisman.


    She didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to have a second-grade talisman.


    Without waiting for her to think further,


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The giant hammer in the sky had already heavily smashed down.


    Directly crushing the Fourth Elder¡¯s blue precious pearl, causing her face to turn pale, and she let out a stifled groan.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    The giant hammer continued to fall, causing the Fourth Elder¡¯s multiple Life-Saving Talismans to rapidly shatter in just a few breaths.


    Only Lu Changsheng¡¯s second-grade medium-grade Talisman¡¯s light shield managed to hold on for a brief moment.


    And in that instant, Lu Changsheng activated another second-order low-grade Talisman, transforming into a golden light shield.


    The Fourth Elder didn¡¯t have time to be shocked, and she also took out multiple Talismans from her storage bag, activating them to form a defense.


    ¡°Ah?¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor saw this scene and was also somewhat shocked.


    He thought that with one strike, he could easily crush the people on the flying boat.


    But he didn¡¯t expect these people to have so many Talismans.


    And they even had second-grade Talismans to protect themselves.


    ¡°Kill!¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor¡¯s expression turned fierce.


    Continuing to draw power from the grand array, he wanted to annihilate Lu Changsheng and the others.


    However, at this time, Lu Yuanzhong and the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor also arrived.


    The two of them saw the Fourth Elder and Lu Changsheng struggling to resist, and immediately took out spiritual weapons, casting spells to block the grand array¡¯s hammer.


    Meanwhile,


    Meng Xiaochan, who was inside the grand array, watched this scene.


    Seeing the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor controlling the grand array to kill Lu Changsheng, her heart was filled with no joy.


    She covered her chest, her entire body in pain, unable to breathe, her heart like a knife twisting, with tears streaming down her eyes.


    ¡°Faster, faster!¡±


    She could feel the Love-locking Gu, her emotions letting her gradually lose her rationality.


    The last thread of rationality in her heart urged the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor to hurry up and kill Lu Changsheng.


    But the next moment, the influence of the Love-locking Gu, the emotions overflowing in her heart, made her finally unable to maintain her clear rationality.


    ¡°No, Lord Lu!!¡±


    Meng Xiaochan suddenly raised her head, let out a long cry, and looked at the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, who was attacking Lu Changsheng, with a heart full of killing intent.


    She suddenly charged towards the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, who was controlling the formation, with a fierce cry.

 Chapter 121: Lord Lu is Lu Changsheng?

    ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡±¡°Master Meng, how could you attack the Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Be careful, Ancestor!¡±


    Inside Hongye Valley, the Chen Family cultivators who were operating the grand formation saw Meng Xiaocan suddenly rise to the sky, with purple flames appearing in her hands, charging towards the Chen Family Ancestor. Their faces were filled with shock.


    Not just them.


    Outside Hongye Valley, the two families of cultivators who were breaking the formation, including Lu Family¡¯s Ancestor Lu Yuanzhong, also witnessed this scene and couldn¡¯t help but be stunned.


    It was utterly bewildering.


    They couldn¡¯t understand what was happening.


    Why did Meng Xiaocan suddenly attack the Chen Family Ancestor?


    But then they saw the purple flames in Meng Xiaocan¡¯s hands.


    She then merged her powers and unleashed a massive purple fire python, emitting intense magical fluctuations, charging towards the Chen Family Ancestor.


    ¡°Daoist Meng, what are you doing?!¡±


    The Chen Family Ancestor also sensed something was off and hastily turned around, looking at the incoming fire python in shock.


    He quickly took out an icy blue Talisman and activated it.


    In an instant, a terrifying cold wind swept out.


    It seemed to freeze the entire sky and earth, forming a wall of ice to block the fire python.


    The fire python let out a roar, quickly melting the ice walls.


    ¡°Dare to harm Lord Lu, you¡¯ll die!¡±


    Meng Xiaocan glared at the Chen Family Ancestor, her eyes filled with killing intent.


    She took out a set of flying knives, magical weapons, and swiftly attacked.


    At the same time, she slapped her Beast pouch, and a swarm of colorful, differently sized insects poured out, charging towards the Chen Family Ancestor.


    ¡°Lord Lu? Who is this Lord Lu? Could it be someone from the Lu Family?!¡±


    ¡°Daoist Meng is actually the Lu Family¡¯s back-up!?¡±


    ¡°The Lu Family is truly capable of enduring, actually letting a Foundation Establishment cultivator infiltrate our Chen Family!¡±


    ¡°You Lu Family have three Foundation Establishment cultivators, but you¡¯ve been retreating step by step, showing weakness, it¡¯s truly detestable!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s over, our Chen Family is finished!¡±


    Patriarch Chen Shuisheng and the Chen Family elders saw this scene and heard these words, their faces changing drastically, revealing despair.


    They thought Meng Xiaocan was a mole from the Lu Family.


    Initially, when Meng Xiaocan came to the Chen Family, they naturally investigated Meng Xiaocan¡¯s background information.


    But they didn¡¯t discover any connections with the Lu Family.


    Moreover, they were cautious around Meng Xiaocan and didn¡¯t reveal too much information.


    But who would have thought that Meng Xiaocan would actually betray them at this critical moment?


    The Chen Family was already struggling to resist the Lu Family and the Bai Family, with three Foundation Establishment masters.


    Now, another Foundation Establishment master had turned against them, launching a sneak attack from within. The Chen Family was powerless to resist.


    In an instant, a sense of fear and despair spread through the hearts of the Chen Family cultivators.


    ¡°Lord Lu? Who is this?¡±


    Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor and Lu Yuanzhong, who were facing off against the grand array, looked at each other in confusion, both somewhat bewildered.


    They didn¡¯t know what was going on.


    Who was this so-called Lord Lu?


    They clearly didn¡¯t know this Foundation Establishment master!


    ¡°Old Ghost Lu, I didn¡¯t expect you to be hiding so deeply!¡±


    The Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, who was not far away, was also shocked beyond measure.


    Upon hearing the name Lord Lu, he subconsciously believed that Meng Xiaocan was a secret agent arranged by the Lu Family.


    This made him more cautious towards the Lu Family in his heart.


    Lest he be schemed against by the Lu Family one day.


    After all, the two families had been on good terms for generations, with no conflicts over interests.


    But if it involved fundamental interests, this friendship could be severed at any moment.


    ¡°It¡¯s him!¡±


    Just as everyone was wondering who Lord Lu was, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in surprise.


    At a glance, he recognized the slender young man.


    It was the young man who caused trouble with a Foundation Establishment artifact when he returned to Jiulong Market.


    Because the youth was the only person to have escaped from his hands.


    And later, he had invited Lu Changsheng to explore the cave, which had led to the Peach Blossom Gu indicating Romantic Luck.


    So Lu Changsheng remembered him deeply.


    Who would have thought that they would meet again today?


    And that the youth had become a Foundation Establishment great master?


    ¡°Could this Lord Lu be calling me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the slender young man who was controlling the swarm of insects to attack the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, and suddenly thought of something.


    It was about the time when a mysterious purple-robed girl had attacked him with a Love Gu in Julong Market.


    But back then, he couldn¡¯t figure out what was going on.


    How had he offended the other party?


    Now, looking at the slender young man, he suddenly had a guess, a hunch.


    The slender young man in front of him was actually the purple-robed girl.


    It was through the Peach Blossom Gu¡¯s Romantic Luck that he knew the young man was actually a woman in disguise.


    Moreover, the insects didn¡¯t distinguish between families, and the young man was skilled in controlling insects.


    ¡°If it¡¯s like this, then everything makes sense?¡±


    ¡°She suddenly turned against them and attacked, could it be because the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor attacked me earlier?¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s like this, then the effect of that insect is too overbearing, right!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He felt that things were very likely to be as he had guessed.


    But he didn¡¯t speak out.


    After all, this was just a guess in his heart.


    He didn¡¯t dare to be 100% certain that the slender young man in front of him was the purple-robed girl.


    Just as Lu Changsheng was thinking, Meng Xiaocan¡¯s purple fire python had already broken through the ice wall and killed its way to the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor.


    ¡°Despicable, simply despicable!¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor looked at Meng Xiaocan¡¯s killing intent and didn¡¯t have time to think, let alone ask what was going on.


    He took out a crimson flying sword, unleashing a powerful wave of spiritual energy, slashing towards the fire python in front of him and splitting it in two.


    But at this time, a swarm of insects was surrounding him, making him panic, and he hastily used a spiritual seal, his robes fluttering, as a rolling wave of red flames spread out, like a fire cloud sweeping across, exterminating the insects.


    ¡°Break the array, break it with all your might!¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor saw the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor and Meng Xiaocan engaging in a fierce battle, causing the formation¡¯s power to greatly decrease.


    He knew that the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor was currently unable to focus on both the battle and maintaining the formation.


    He immediately shouted out loud.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    The order was given, and the cultivators from the two families surrounding Hongye Valley all took out their magical weapons, activated their talismans, and unleashed their spells, attacking the formation.


    Several formation masters also, at this moment, directly activated the formation to its limits, using the formation to push against the Hongye Valley¡¯s grand array.


    ¡°Break!¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, Lu Yuanzhong, and the Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor all joined forces to attack the Hongye Valley¡¯s grand array at this moment.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    ¡°Rumble!¡±


    The Hongye Valley¡¯s grand array, which had already been weakened by the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor¡¯s transformation from defense to offense, was now even more vulnerable.


    With the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor currently unable to focus on maintaining the formation, the array¡¯s power had dropped by another stage.


    Under the continuous bombardment, with a loud explosive sound, the second-level grand array, like a jade bowl, shattered open.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, who was maintaining the array, suddenly turned pale, spitting out a mouthful of blood.


    Not just him, the Chen Family disciples who were connected to the array through their qi also let out a groan, their breathing becoming disordered.


    ¡°No!¡±


    Looking at the broken array, the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, who was entangled with Meng Xiaocan, turned pale, his eyes almost bursting with anger.


    He knew that their Chen Family was finished today.


    ¡°The grand array has been broken, kill!¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor gave the order.


    At the same time, he transmitted a message to Lu Yuanzhong: ¡°Yuanzhong, you suppress the array!¡±


    After saying that, he held a Qingzhu flying sword, unleashing a sharp and fierce aura, killing his way towards the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, who was still entangled with Meng Xiaocan, to prevent him from escaping.


    ¡°Old Ancestor, you must leave quickly!¡±


    Inside Hongye Valley, many Chen Family elders shouted loudly towards the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor.


    They were very clear in their hearts.


    The Chen Family was finished.


    After today, there would be no more Hongye Valley Chen Family.


    But if the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor could escape, he could still take the Chen Family disciples outside and flee to a distant land to develop.


    Their Chen Family still had hope for a comeback.


    But if the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor also died, their chances of revival would be extremely slim.


    ¡°Old Ghost Chen, it¡¯s time for you to take your leave!¡±


    The Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor also gave the order, letting the Bai Family cultivators kill their way towards Hongye Valley.


    He then transformed into a streak of light, killing his way towards the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor.


    Even though he currently had some reservations towards the Lu Family in his heart.


    But he couldn¡¯t possibly go back on his word and not take action at this time.


    After all, now that the Hongye Valley¡¯s grand array had been broken, it was time to divide the spoils.


    ¡°Old Ghost Lu, you¡¯ve been hiding very deeply. When did you start plotting against my Chen Family?¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor¡¯s robes were fluttering, his hair was disheveled, and his body was surrounded by a fierce, blazing flame, burning away the swarming insects.


    He looked at the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, who was killing his way towards him, and asked in a deep voice.


    ¡°You can take your doubts to your grave!¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor replied coldly.


    He himself was also puzzled, unsure of what was going on with Meng Xiaocan, who was fighting the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor.


    But no matter what the situation was, this was an opportunity.


    He would take this opportunity to kill the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, ending the blood feud between their Lu Family and Chen Family.


    ¡°Good, good, good, today I¡¯m finished!¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor looked at the three Foundation Establishment masters surrounding him and knew that he couldn¡¯t escape his fate today.


    He tapped his Dantian, causing his entire body¡¯s qi and magical energy to surge, and his pale face to regain some color.


    It was clear that he was using some kind of secret technique to temporarily suppress his injuries and boost his combat power.


    ¡°Even if I¡¯m going to die today, you¡¯ll have to pay the price too!¡±


    The Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor glanced at Lu Yuanzhong in the distance, feeling some regret.


    He then looked at the Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, let out a loud roar, and killed his way towards him.


    He was very clear in his heart that among the three Foundation Establishment masters, the Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor was the one who didn¡¯t dare to fight him head-on, and was the weak point.


    If he could kill the Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, it would cause chaos in the Bai Family.


    As for the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, he only had a short time left to live anyway.


    With Lu Yuanzhong around, even if he killed the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, it wouldn¡¯t have much significance.


    ¡°Old Ghost Chen, you think you can bully me like this!!¡±


    The Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor saw the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor killing his way towards him and couldn¡¯t help but curse in anger.


    This was clearly a scheme led by the Lu Family, so why was he being targeted?


    But he also guessed the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor¡¯s plan, thinking that he wanted to use him as a breakthrough point, and quickly took out a colorful feather robe, unleashing a radiant divine light.


    ¡°Chen Family cultivators, kill!¡±


    ¡°Those who resist and refuse to surrender, kill!!¡±


    ¡°Those who intentionally damage property, kill!!¡±


    Just as the three Foundation Establishment masters were surrounding the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, Lu Yuanzhong stood tall in the air above Hongye Valley, maintaining the formation, and watched as the two families¡¯ cultivators killed their way towards the Chen Family.


    At this time, the Fourth Elder didn¡¯t ask Lu Changsheng about the second-order talisman.


    They drove the flying boat, bringing Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoyun, and others into Hongye Valley, and began to kill with a flying sword.


    ¡°Ah, this is the world of cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the killing before his eyes and let out a soft sigh.


    He had also experienced many killings.


    Usually, when encountering a calamity, he would kill without any emotional fluctuations.


    But at this moment, the large-scale killing before his eyes still made him feel a sense of regret.


    However, he didn¡¯t have too much sentiment.


    Over the years, he had gradually adapted to the rules of the cultivation world, where the strong preyed on the weak.


    If you didn¡¯t kill others, others would kill you.


    If the Lu Family lost today, this would be their fate.


    ¡°Ah, I¡¯ll fight you all to the death!¡±


    A Qi Refining ninth-stage Chen Family cultivator controlled magical weapons, manipulated puppets, and activated several Talisman arrays to fight against the three Lu Family elders.


    But in the next moment, Lu Yuanzhong, who was maintaining the formation in the air, took action.


    With a wave of his hand, he directly slapped the Chen Family cultivator to death.


    Lu Changsheng recognized this Chen Family cultivator.


    It was Chen Shuisheng, the Patriarch of the Chen Family, who had ambushed him and Lu Yuanding on their way to Qingzhu Mountain from Blue Cloud Sect.


    But now, this Chen Family Patriarch had been slapped to death by Lu Yuanzhong.


    ¡°This is the difference between Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    ¡°Patriarch! Even if we die, our Chen Family will never surrender!¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll fight to the death!¡±


    Except for a few outer-sect cultivators who knelt down to beg for mercy, the Chen Family¡¯s bloodline all fought back to the death.


    Because they knew they were going to die anyway.


    It was better to fight than to wait for death.


    ¡°Kill!¡±


    At this time, a Chen Family cultivator with a ferocious face drove a flying sword towards Lu Miaoyun.


    ¡°Miaoyun, be careful.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately activated a Talisman array, transforming into a protective light shield that protected Lu Miaoyun.


    Then, the Qingyan Sword was unsheathed, transforming into a sharp sword light that shot out, piercing the cultivator¡¯s chest.


    ¡°Ugh¡­ ugh¡­ ugh¡­¡±


    The Chen Family cultivator¡¯s mouth was filled with blood, and he looked at Lu Changsheng and the others with a unwilling expression before falling to the ground.


    ¡°Miaoyun, you stay by my side.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said calmly to Lu Miaoyun.


    Although Lu Miaoyun had a Qi Refining of fifth stage, she didn¡¯t have much experience in actual combat.


    This was also the reason why the Lu Family and the Bai Family had brought their younger generation to this place.


    Cultivation wasn¡¯t just about sitting in meditation and riding on a crane, feeling carefree.


    It was about having a fearless heart, killing demons, and seeking the true self through a path of blood and fire.


    This long and arduous path of cultivation was destined to be filled with countless tribulations and tempered by blood.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun nodded obediently, somewhat surprised by her husband¡¯s strength.


    In the midst of this killing, he was still so calm.


    The Fourth Elder on the side also looked at Lu Changsheng with some surprise, feeling that their son-in-law was becoming more and more mysterious and hard to understand.


    Not only did he just take out a second-tier talisman.


    Now, he¡¯s even killing a Qi Refining sixth-stage cultivator with such ease.


    You should know that Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation is only at Qi Refining sixth-stage as well.


    ¡°No wonder Changsheng was able to escape from three Qi Refining late-stage cultivators back then.¡±


    The Fourth Elder couldn¡¯t help but think to herself.


    She then instructed, ¡°Changseng, Miaoyun, you both be careful and don¡¯t stray too far from Grandma.¡±


    Although this battle was a walkover, the cornered beast would still struggle.


    The Chen Family¡¯s final counterattack would inevitably harm or even kill some of the Lu Family and Bai Family juniors.


    This was unavoidable.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Grandma.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He wasn¡¯t interested in taking credit for killing enemies.


    If Chen Family cultivators came to attack, he would take them down.


    If not, he would stay by the Fourth Elder¡¯s side with Lu Miaoyun.


    At this moment, in the sky above Hongye Valley,


    ¡°Ah!!¡±


    The Chen Family Patriarch, under the siege of three Foundation Establishment cultivators, had disheveled hair, spat out blood, and was covered in wounds, his entire body trembling with rage.


    The moment the grand formation was broken, his spiritual powers were damaged.


    Now, being surrounded by three people and seeing his clansmen being slaughtered, he was filled with utmost frustration.


    ¡°Die, all of you!¡±


    ¡°Rumble!¡±


    The Chen Family Patriarch knew he was done for.


    His secret technique had reached its limit.


    He directly detonated his spiritual weapons.


    And took out a blue orb, charging towards the Bai Family Patriarch.


    After all, in his eyes, this battle was indeed because of Meng Xiaochan.


    But he hated the Lu Family and Bai Family even more, and he would take them down with him even in death.


    ¡°Rumble rumble!¡±


    Under the explosion of the spiritual weapons and the Heavenly Thunder Bead, a shocking and earth-shaking sound and a dazzling white light erupted in the sky, causing everyone in Hongye Valley to look up at the brilliant white light.


    ¡°Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Old Man Lu!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong and the Bai Family Patriarch rushed towards the white light.


    ¡°Cough, cough, if I hadn¡¯t been prepared earlier, I might have really fallen due to Old Spirit Chen¡¯s desperate counterattack.¡±


    The Lu Family Patriarch coughed up blood.


    ¡°No worries, I had also anticipated this old demon¡¯s desperate struggle.¡±


    The ancestor of the Bai family also coughed up blood in his mouth, and the spiritual weapons and feather cloak on his body were also damaged.


    He became very angry when he thought that the ancestor of the Chen Family wanted to die with him.


    The injuries from this battle would take at least three to five years to recover from.


    As the massive explosion subsided, the Chen Family Patriarch died, and Meng Xiaochan¡¯s mind cleared up a bit.


    Her disguise as a young man also broke at this moment.


    From a slender young man, she transformed into a beautiful, slender, and elegant purple-clad girl with a refined face and an otherworldly aura.


    She had also been injured in the battle and the spiritual weapons¡¯ self-destruction.


    Her face was a bit pale, making her beauty seem even more pitiful.


    ¡°This Love-locking Gu is too terrifying.¡±


    At this moment, Meng Xiaochan had a deeper understanding of the horrors of the Love-locking Gu.


    She hadn¡¯t even taken action against Lu Changsheng herself.


    She had only let the Chen Family Patriarch take action.


    But seeing the Chen Family Patriarch attack Lu Changsheng, the emotions in her heart overflowed, causing her to lose her rationality.


    Her mind was filled with only one thought: to die for love.


    ¡°Once the Love-locking Gu takes effect, it¡¯s difficult to escape, no matter how hard you try.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t continue like this; it¡¯s better to leave Jiang Country while I still have my senses and never see him again.¡±


    ¡°And this person is like my natural enemy.¡±


    At this moment, Meng Xiaochan¡¯s heart was filled with fear and no longer harbored any malice towards Lu Changsheng, only love.


    She didn¡¯t dare to suppress the effects of the Love-locking Gu anymore.


    She knew that the more she resisted, the more she would sink into it.


    Especially with these emotions bursting forth like a tidal wave, causing her to lose her rationality.


    Moreover, after being defeated by Lu Changsheng three times, she had given up on her thoughts of revenge.


    The first time, she almost lost her life and had to sacrifice two Foundation Establishment spiritual objects.


    The second time, not only did she lose the Love-locking Gu, but the Gu Insect also backfired, causing her to lose even more.


    Now, in the third instance, she had fought the Chen Family Patriarch for Lu Changsheng¡¯s sake, almost losing her life again.


    She didn¡¯t dare to think about what would happen if she tried again.


    ¡°Many thanks to this fellow Daoist for their assistance.¡±


    The Lu Family Patriarch didn¡¯t pay attention to Meng Xiaochan¡¯s change in appearance, and politely bowed his hands.


    This battle would have been impossible to win without Meng Xiaochan¡¯s help.


    Even if they could have taken down Hongye Valley, he, the Lu Family Patriarch, would have had to fight the Chen Family Patriarch to the death, sacrificing himself in the process.


    ¡°No need to be polite, I helped you all because of Lord Lu,¡± Meng Xiaochan said with a hint of resentment in her voice.


    As she spoke, her beautiful eyes, filled with resentment and emotions, gazed towards a young man with a tall and straight figure, a handsome face, and a sword in hand, inside Hongye Valley.


    ¡°Lord Lu?¡±


    The Lu Family Patriarch, the Bai Family Patriarch, and Lu Yuanzhong were all taken aback upon hearing this title.


    They didn¡¯t know who this Lord Lu was.


    Following Meng Xiaochan¡¯s gaze, they immediately saw the Fourth Elder, Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoyun, and others.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng?¡±


    The Lu Family Patriarch¡¯s eyes locked onto Lu Changsheng, and he guessed that this Lord Lu was indeed Lu Changsheng. S?a?ch* Th? N?v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    This made the Foundation Establishment Patriarch¡¯s heart surge with shock and astonishment.


    He had initially thought that Lu Changsheng was extraordinary, with great luck and fate.


    But this was too unbelievable.


    How could a Qi Refining cultivator like Lu Changsheng make a Foundation Establishment cultivator like Meng Xiaochan reveal such emotions?


    Moreover, he remembered that Lu Yuanding and the Fourth Elder had told him about Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation, saying that he liked to marry and have children, with many wives and concubines.


    And yet, despite this, a Foundation Establishment cultivator like Meng Xiaochan had fallen for him.


    The Lu Family Patriarch was at a loss for words.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong also followed Meng Xiaochan¡¯s gaze, his eyes filled with shock and doubt as he looked at Lu Changsheng.


    He wasn¡¯t very clear about Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation.


    But Meng Xiaochan¡¯s words and gaze had left him bewildered.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng?¡±


    The situation before him made the Bai Family Ancestor feel uneasy as well.


    This Foundation Establishment cultivator seemed to be not just a spy arranged by the Lu Family Patriarch within the Chen Family.


    It seemed to be because of a Lu Family junior.


    Looking at Meng Xiaochan¡¯s gentle and affectionate gaze, filled with resentment, towards a Qi Refining cultivator, he felt like he was in a dream.


    Even though this Qi Refining cultivator was indeed handsome and extraordinary.


    ¡°When did the cultivation world become so focused on looks?!¡±


    Just as the three Foundation Establishment Patriarchs were doubting their lives, Meng Xiaochan¡¯s clothes fluttered in the wind as she flew towards Lu Changsheng in Hongye Valley.

 Chapter 122: I really don’t think I am eating soft rice!

    At this time, the slaughter in Hongye Valley was almost over.The cultivators of the Chen Family¡¯s bloodline had almost all been killed or injured.


    The remaining ones were all external cultivators, as well as slaves and ordinary people.


    And with a shocking, earth-shaking ¡°boom¡± from above Hongye Valley, everyone looked up at the dazzling white light in the sky.


    As the white light gradually dissipated, the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, the Bai Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, and a figure in purple clothes appeared.


    However, there was no sign of the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor.


    Everyone knew that the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor was dead.


    From today on, there would be no more Chen Family in Hongye Valley.


    As for the original skinny youth who had disappeared¡­


    There was now an additional, breathtakingly beautiful, ethereal, and mysterious purple-clad girl.


    Everyone also guessed that this purple-clad girl was the same skinny youth who had disguised themselves.


    Regarding this, everyone was somewhat surprised, but also felt it was only natural.


    After all, not long ago, many people had heard Meng Xiaochan call out ¡°Lord Lu¡±.


    From this title, they knew that this Lord Lu was probably a man.


    A man calling another man ¡°Lord Lu¡± was also acceptable, but it was still a bit strange.


    But if it were a female cultivator, it would seem very normal.


    Everyone looked up at Meng Xiaochan, who was now in the sky, with her exquisite, breathtakingly beautiful face, and couldn¡¯t help but wonder in their hearts, who was this ¡°Lord Lu¡±?


    Could it be Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor, or was it Ancestor Yuanzhong?


    The cultivators of the two families looked up at Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor and Lu Yuanzhong, in the sky, and wondered in their hearts.


    ¡°It¡¯s really her!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked up at the purple-clad girl in the sky and thought.


    He knew he had guessed correctly earlier.


    The skinny youth from earlier was the same purple-clad girl who had placed a curse on him back then.


    Although the purple-clad girl¡¯s face back then was only considered beautiful, and was vastly different from her current exquisite, breathtakingly beautiful features and ethereal, mysterious aura¡­


    The contours of her eyebrows and eyes, as well as her attire, still allowed Lu Changsheng to see a few shadows of her past.


    He was 100% certain in his heart that the two were the same person.


    ¡°So, does that mean she was calling me ¡®Lord Lu¡¯?¡±


    ¡°Did she suddenly attack the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor because of me? Because the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor had made a move against me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He had probably figured out the cause and effect of the situation, and his doubts had been cleared up.


    But the next moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat as he thought of another question.


    ¡°Wouldn¡¯t she come over and greet me or something in this situation?¡±


    As soon as this thought emerged, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart suddenly felt a bit panicked.


    In this public setting, if the other party came over to greet him and called out ¡°Lord Lu¡± again, wouldn¡¯t he be in trouble?


    He would attract attention and be remembered.


    However¡­


    Just as the thought emerged, Lu Changsheng saw Meng Xiaochan, dressed in purple, floating down from the sky towards him.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but curse.


    Wasn¡¯t this messing with him?


    Under everyone¡¯s gaze, Meng Xiaochan arrived in front of Lu Changsheng.


    Her exquisite face was slightly pale due to the recent battle.


    Her star-like eyes, filled with a hint of apology and resentment, looked at Lu Changsheng.


    Then, her voice was gentle and affectionate as she said, ¡°Lord Lu.¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    At this moment, everyone around was shocked, stunned, and dumbfounded.


    The fourth elder was stunned.


    Lu Miaoyun was stunned.


    Lu Yuanding was stunned.


    Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan were also stunned.


    They had just been thinking that the Lu Family¡¯s Old Ancestor and Lu Yuanzhong had hidden their Foundation Establishment cultivator very deeply.


    But they never expected that this Foundation Establishment cultivator¡¯s ¡°Lord Lu¡± would be Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng actually knew a Foundation Establishment cultivator like this.


    And now, this ethereal, fairy-like Foundation Establishment cultivator, with a voice as gentle as water, was looking at Lu Changsheng and calling out ¡°Lord Lu¡±.


    It made everyone, at this moment, hear endless resentment and emotions in her voice.


    Causing everyone to involuntarily gasp in shock.


    ¡°Ah¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh in his heart.


    He could clearly feel that at this moment, countless gazes filled with shock, amazement, suspicion, admiration, and reverence were upon him.


    He knew he could no longer keep a low profile.


    ¡°Miss, please don¡¯t be like this,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, looking at Meng Xiaochan in front of him with some embarrassment.


    As he spoke, his hand secretly retreated into his sleeve, grasping the Golden Light Brick Talisman.


    Although he suspected that the other party had been counter-attacked by the love insect and had fallen in love with him, most of the details were still Lu Changsheng¡¯s conjectures.


    He was still unclear about the specifics of the love insect¡¯s effects.


    He didn¡¯t know if the other party would still harm him.


    After all, their previous two encounters hadn¡¯t been very pleasant.


    The sudden attack by the Chen Family¡¯s Old Ancestor earlier had also made Lu Changsheng feel suspicious.


    He suspected that it might be related to the other party.


    This made him feel that he had to be extremely cautious.


    However, thinking about the Xuan Yuan Bead on his person, he still had some confidence in facing Meng Xiaochan now.


    ¡°Lord Lu, since you¡¯ve recognized me, why don¡¯t you want to see me? Do you think I¡¯ll just let it go?¡± Meng Xiaochan said, her pink lips curling up slightly, her star-like eyes full of resentment.


    It was as if she was looking at a heartless lover.


    Lu Changsheng heard this and saw Meng Xiaochan¡¯s resentful expression, his face twitching in silence.


    Big sister, we¡¯ve only met three times.


    I don¡¯t even know your name.


    He thought to himself, this love insect was too overbearing.


    From the moment the Gu insect counter-attacked, they hadn¡¯t seen each other, and now they were like this.


    He was also grateful to have the Peach Blossom Gu; otherwise, he would be in this state now, which made Lu Changsheng shudder at the thought.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    At this moment, the surrounding crowd gasped in shock again.


    If they weren¡¯t afraid of speaking loudly and disturbing the Foundation Establishment cultivator¡¯s mood, they would have already criticized Lu Changsheng for not knowing his place.


    Some even felt that they should kneel down and listen to Lu Changsheng¡¯s orders.


    Not just them, but the three Old Ancestors in the sky were also stunned.


    They had just learned that the Foundation Establishment cultivator¡¯s ¡°Lord Lu¡± was Lu Changsheng, and they were already shocked speechless.


    But now, seeing this Foundation Establishment cultivator reveal such a childish demeanor in front of Lu Changsheng, it was as if they were in a dreamlike state.


    This!


    This!


    This!


    What kind of charm did Lu Changsheng possess?


    To be able to make a Foundation Establishment cultivator reveal such a demeanor.


    It was known that in the cultivation world, female cultivators were fewer than male cultivators.


    And as the cultivation realm increased, the disparity between men and women became more severe.


    So, in this situation, a female cultivator with a beautiful face and high cultivation was extremely popular.


    Most female cultivators would have multiple, even dozens of pursuers.


    But now, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, like a heavenly fairy, was revealing such a demeanor towards a Qi Refining cultivator.


    It was really making them question their life.


    Feeling that the past few decades had been lived in vain.


    Only now did they truly understand.


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t speak, Meng Xiaochan let out a soft sigh.


    She said to herself, ¡°I know that Lord Lu has a prejudice against me, so he doesn¡¯t want to recognize me.¡±


    ¡°But I have a true heart towards Lord Lu.¡±


    ¡°This is a gift I¡¯ve prepared for Lord Lu, it¡¯s my intention, please accept it.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan said with a soft sigh.


    She handed a storage bag to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°A gift, an intention?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the storage bag in front of him and his eyes narrowed slightly.


    He felt that the other party was sincere, but the current situation was really making him unsure of how to respond.


    ¡°Thud! Thud! Thud¡ª¡±


    The sound of people kneeling down echoed.


    A young Lu Family and Bai Family cultivator knelt down, looking at Lu Changsheng.


    Feeling that this level of dialogue required kneeling down to show respect.


    They didn¡¯t dare hope to learn from Lu Changsheng, to make a Foundation Establishment cultivator speak humbly and give gifts.


    They only hoped that in the future, they would have a dao companion who could be as considerate and obedient, and that would be enough.


    ¡°Lord Lu doesn¡¯t want to forgive me, huh.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan sighed with disappointment on her beautiful face when Lu Changsheng refused to accept her gift.


    This kind of demeanor and speech could be said to make even the toughest steel melt.


    It simply made everyone around him look stupid and stunned.


    ¡°A Foundation Establishment cultivator is actually acting like this in front of Lu Changsheng, trying to curry favor.¡±


    Not far away, Lu Miaohuan saw this scene and was filled with astonishment and bit her lips.


    She never thought that Lu Changsheng¡¯s charm would reach this level, making a Foundation Establishment cultivator who was not inferior to herself in beauty act like this.


    This made Lu Miaohuan feel a strong sense of crisis in her heart.


    But the next moment, she saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s indifferent attitude towards Meng Xiaochan and thought about Lu Changsheng¡¯s usual attitude towards herself, and she couldn¡¯t help but puff out her chest slightly.


    Hmph, what¡¯s the big deal about a Foundation Establishment cultivator? What¡¯s the big deal about being beautiful?


    But Lu Changsheng likes me!


    Lu Miaohuan was instantly delighted and found a reason to be happy.


    Lu Miaoge was also quietly watching this scene.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng had some secrets.


    But she never thought that Lu Changsheng would hide it so deeply.


    She couldn¡¯t understand how Lu Changsheng made a Foundation Establishment cultivator so devoted.


    ¡°Husband, since it¡¯s the senior¡¯s intention, you should accept it.¡±


    At this time, Lu Miaoyun held Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand and said softly.


    She was also shocked by the current situation.


    She never thought that the ¡°Lord Lu¡± mentioned by the Foundation Establishment senior would be her own husband.


    It was simply making her unsure of what to say.


    But thinking about a Foundation Establishment cultivator acting like this, she also showed her own magnanimity.


    ¡°Yes, Changseng, since it¡¯s the young lady¡¯s intention, you should accept it.¡±


    The Fourth Elder on the side also spoke up.


    She never thought that the ¡°Lord Lu¡± mentioned by the Foundation Establishment cultivator would be her own grandson-in-law.


    And to see her act so humbly in front of their grandson-in-law, she felt like saying that Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t know his place.


    After all, on a normal day, a Foundation Establishment cultivator was a respected senior, and who wouldn¡¯t show respect?


    But now, a Foundation Establishment cultivator was apologizing to Lu Changsheng, a Qi Refining cultivator, making her feel that even if there was a mistake, it was not a big deal.


    ¡°Okay, thank you, Miss Xiaochan. I¡¯ll accept it, and we¡¯ll consider the past grievances settled.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said this, carefully stretching out his hand to receive the storage bag.


    But his heart was still on high alert, preparing to explode at any moment.


    After all, if the other party really wanted to harm him¡­


    Even with the Xuan Yuan Bead, he would still be in danger if he wasn¡¯t careful.


    ¡°Lord Lu is willing to forgive me?¡±


    When she heard this, Meng Xiaochan¡¯s resentful eyes suddenly disappeared.


    Her exquisite face revealed a joyful and innocent smile, with a shallow dimple, which was simply captivating.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.


    If there were no one around, he wouldn¡¯t have agreed so easily, and he would have liked to see the effects of the Gu Insect.


    But now, with so many people around, he couldn¡¯t say much.


    ¡°Lord Lu is willing to forgive me, that¡¯s great.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan spoke with genuine emotions: ¡°However, I still have unfinished business to attend to and cannot stay by Lord Lu¡¯s side for long. I¡¯ll finish my tasks, wash away my worldly desires, and share the rest of my life with him.¡±


    After finishing her words, her eyes were filled with reluctance as she transformed into a streak of light and departed.


    ¡°Whoa!¡±


    Seeing Meng Xiaochan leave, Lu Changsheng also let out a soft sigh.


    In his heart, he felt that under the counterattack of the Gu Insect, the other party didn¡¯t have any hostility towards him.


    If they met again in the future, he could also understand the situation with the Gu Insect better.


    ¡°Brother Changseng, can I learn from you?¡±


    At this time, a Lu Family disciple looked at Lu Changseng with reverence.


    ¡°Brother Changseng, you¡¯re truly our role model!¡±


    ¡°This is eating soft rice?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s eating soft rice? This is eating hard rice with a soft exterior!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, you¡¯re the most romantic person in Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Alas, I thought I was already a master of the emotional path, but today I realized how vast the world is.¡±


    ¡°Shouldn¡¯t the most ruthless one be Sister Miaoyun over there?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t learn, I can¡¯t learn.¡±


    ¡°I was half-expecting something to happen, waiting for Lu Changseng to speak, but he didn¡¯t say anything.¡±


    ¡°Silence is more powerful than words; this one move is enough for us to ponder for a lifetime.¡±


    Seeing Meng Xiaochan leave, many Lu Family disciples finally dared to speak up and discuss.


    The situation just now had left them all stunned.


    Many Bai Family cultivators also deeply remembered this scene today, remembering the name Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°I really didn¡¯t want to eat soft rice.¡±


    Lu Changseng looked at the surrounding gazes, at the people seeking guidance from him, and sighed helplessly.


    He felt that in everyone¡¯s eyes, he had become someone who was eating soft rice.


    ¡°Cough.¡±


    At this time, the Lu Family Patriarch also descended from above, lightly coughing to silence the crowd.


    ¡°Lu Changseng, what¡¯s going on with you and that Daoist friend of yours?¡±


    The Lu Family Patriarch also asked Lu Changseng.


    The situation just now had left him stunned as well.


    He was internally shocked beyond measure.


    ¡°Uh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and thought for a moment.


    Then, he revealed a bitter smile and said, ¡°Reporting to the Patriarch, I encountered her on the way to Julong Market and saved her life when she was heavily injured.¡±


    ¡°Then she invited me to explore a cave, and some things happened.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke vaguely.


    After all, he couldn¡¯t explain this kind of thing and could only make something up.


    As for whether to believe it or not, it wasn¡¯t his problem.


    ¡°I see.¡±


    ¡°Changseng, you¡¯ve done a great job this time. Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll discuss the rewards later and give you the first credit.¡±


    The Lu Family Patriarch didn¡¯t ask too many questions and spoke with a warm tone.


    After all, everyone had their own secrets and hidden opportunities.


    He didn¡¯t want to ask too much about this kind of thing either.


    He only knew that if it weren¡¯t for Lu Changsheng¡¯s acquaintance with the Foundation Establishment cultivator, their Lu Family would have been in trouble today.


    Moreover, as long as Lu Changsheng remained in the Lu Family, relying on the relationship between Lu Changsheng and the Foundation Establishment cultivator, their Lu Family would have an additional deterrent against outsiders.


    ¡°Thank you, Patriarch.¡±


    Lu Changsheng slightly bowed and said.


    ¡°Alright, you all rest here and pay attention to the situation.¡±


    The Lu Family Patriarch didn¡¯t say much, letting Lu Changsheng and the others rest, and then began to clean up Hongye Valley.


    ¡°Miaoyun, this matter isn¡¯t something I intentionally hid from you.¡±


    At this time, Lu Changsheng also looked at his wife, Lu Miaoyun, feeling that it was necessary to explain this matter.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, husband, as long as you have me in your heart.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun lightly shook her head and said.


    She had already seen through Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation with his wives and concubines.


    Now, seeing a Foundation Establishment cultivator devote herself to her husband, she wouldn¡¯t say she didn¡¯t feel a sense of crisis.


    But at the same time, she also felt a sense of accomplishment in her heart.


    Feeling that her husband was indeed worthy of her.


    ¡°Changseng, did you also obtain the second-tier Talisman in that cave?¡±


    At this time, the Fourth Elder asked.


    ¡°Yes, grandma, the pill I used to save Sister Miaoge and these second-order talisman¡¯s were all harvested from exploring that cave.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, pushing all the credit to Meng Xiaochan.


    Upon hearing this, the Fourth Elder didn¡¯t continue to ask questions.


    The evening sun was dim, with the remaining sunlight resembling blood, reflecting off the red mountainside, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.


    As the sun set in the west, the Lu Family and Bai Family members felt carefree and at ease, surrounded by a sense of peace and tranquility.


    On the other hand, the Chen Family cultivators were transformed into one angry and desperate face after another, their eyes filled with fury and despair.


    The high-stage cultivators of the Lu Family and Bai Family were busy sorting out the situation in Hongye Valley.


    Lu Changsheng was chatting with his wife, Lu Miaoyun, on the side.


    Lu Miaohuan also brought her sister, Lu Miaoge, over to join in.


    However, throughout the conversation, only Lu Miaohuan spoke, chattering away, asking questions left and right.


    Lu Miaoge sat quietly on the side, her beauty like a painting.


    Just then,


    ¡°Hmm? Whose spirit boat is this?¡±


    ¡°Be careful, be on guard!¡±


    Someone looked up at the sky and shouted loudly.


    Lu Changsheng raised his head.


    He immediately saw a spirit boat flying rapidly towards them, stopping above Hongye Valley.


    Next,


    Three cultivators stepped out of the flying boat.


    An old man with gray-white hair, wearing a black robe.


    A middle-aged man in his forties, with a stern face, wearing a blue long robe.


    And a young man in a red brocade robe.


    The old man in black and the middle-aged man in blue emitted a terrifying aura of pressure.


    ¡°Two Foundation Establishment great masters!¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw these three people and immediately realized that, except for the young man in red, the other two were Foundation Establishment great masters.


    ¡°This young man in red, judging by his attire, should be a Chen Family disciple from Hongye Valley.¡±


    ¡°As for these two, could they be the Patriarch of Wugong Ridge¡¯s Zheng Family and the Foundation Establishment great master of Green Lake Mountain?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Each of the major cultivation families had their own clan colors.


    Like Qingzhu Mountain, which was cyan, with clothes often featuring Qingzhu patterns.


    Hongye Valley¡¯s Chen Family was red.


    While Wugong Ridge¡¯s Zheng Family was black, and Green Lake Mountain¡¯s Yu Family was blue.


    So, seeing the sudden appearance of these three people, Lu Changsheng guessed their identities based on their attire.


    After all, there were only a few major cultivation families in the area.


    Now that the Lu Family and Bai Family were taking action against the Chen Family, the Yu Family and Zheng Family wouldn¡¯t just stand by and watch.


    Once the Lu Family and Bai Family swallowed up the Chen Family¡¯s cultivation resources, they would gain control of Hongye Valley, a spiritual land, and the Lu Family and Bai Family would be able to develop rapidly.


    At that time, new Foundation Establishment great masters would emerge, threatening the surrounding families.


    Earlier, the Lu Family had predicted that the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family might intervene, so they decided to act quickly.


    ¡°If this blue-robed man is really from the Green Lake Mountain Yu Family, it seems that the Yu Family has been paying attention to the matters between the Lu Family and Chen Family, wanting to get a share of the benefits.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He recalled the incident where the Yu Family¡¯s third young master had come to recruit him.


    It seemed normal for the Yu Family to want to intervene as well.


    ¡°Just now, the Lu Family Patriarch and Bai Family Patriarch were both injured, and the Yu Family has two Foundation Establishment great masters, plus the Zheng Family Patriarch, making it three Foundation Establishment great masters. I don¡¯t know how this matter will be resolved.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed in his heart.


    He knew that the Lu Family wanted to devour the Chen Family, but it wouldn¡¯t be that easy.


    Before he could think further,


    He saw three rainbow lights flying out from the depths of Hongye Valley.


    It was the Lu Family Patriarch, Bai Family Patriarch, and Lu Yuanzhong, who were sorting out the Chen Family¡¯s resources.


    ¡°Greetings, Daoist friends Yu and Zheng.¡±


    ¡°What brings you two here today?¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor looked at the blue-robed man and black-robed old man, speaking out.


    The Bai Family Ancestor and Lu Yuanzhong also looked at the two with unfriendly expressions, vaguely guessing their intentions.


    ¡°I was invited by Ancestor Chen to visit Hongye Valley.¡±


    The Zheng Family Patriarch, dressed in black, looked at the three people in front of him and said.


    In his heart, he was shocked beyond measure.


    He had received a plea for help from the Chen Family, learning that the Lu Family had given birth to new Foundation Establishment great masters and was joining forces with the Bai Family to attack Hongye Valley.


    As a result, he didn¡¯t expect the Chen Family to fall so quickly.


    He was grateful to have met the Yu Family Ancestor on the way.


    Otherwise, he would have come alone, and it would have been dangerous.


    ¡°Daoist Lu, a few days ago, Patriarch Chen sent his young master to my Green Lake Mountain, indicating that the Chen Family was willing to become a vassal of my Yu Family.¡±


    ¡°So I came with the young master to discuss this matter with the Chen Family. What are you doing here in Hongye Valley?¡±


    The Yu Family Ancestor looked at the Lu Family Ancestor and the others with a calm expression, speaking out.


    In his heart, he was also surprised that the Chen Family had been defeated so quickly.


    And the Lu Family Ancestor and Bai Family Ancestor were still alive.


    He had received news that the Lu Family and Bai Family were joining forces to attack the Chen Family.


    He thought that this battle would have resulted in the Lu Family Ancestor and Chen Family Ancestor dying together, with the Bai Family Ancestor being heavily injured.


    Then, the Yu Family could sit back and reap the benefits.


    But unexpectedly, the Lu Family¡¯s Ancestor and the Bai Family¡¯s Ancestor were not dead.


    They were only injured.


    ¡°Guests, vassals?¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Ancestor and the Bai Family¡¯s Ancestor, as well as Lu Yuanzhong, all turned pale upon hearing these words.


    It was unclear why the Yu Family and the Zheng Family had come.


    ¡°Hongye Valley¡¯s Chen Family has been a sworn enemy of my Lu Family for generations. As my time draws near, I wanted to settle the feud between our two families before I die.¡±


    ¡°Why, do you, Daoists Yu and Zheng, want to get involved?¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Ancestor spoke in a cold voice.


    He had made up his mind to die, and had united with the Bai Family, spending a great deal of resources to exterminate the Chen Family.


    Now, the Yu Family and the Zheng Family had come, wanting him to spit out the meat that was already in his mouth. Was there such a good thing in the world?


    Even if the Yu Family was much stronger than them, with two Foundation Establishment great masters.


    But they, the Lu Family, were not easy to bully either.


    ¡°Daoist Lu, your words are incorrect. The feud between your Lu Family and the Chen Family is none of our Yu Family¡¯s business.¡±


    ¡°But the Chen Family¡¯s elder has expressed their willingness to become our Yu Family¡¯s vassal, so we must take care of this matter.¡±


    The Yu Family¡¯s elder spoke with a serious expression.


    ¡°You say the Chen Family becoming your vassal is the same as becoming our vassal? Now that old ghost Chen is dead, why don¡¯t you let him speak for himself?¡±


    The Bai Family¡¯s elder also coldly snorted.


    The other party was clearly trying to take advantage of the situation, wanting to reap the benefits without doing any work, so he naturally didn¡¯t have a good tone either.


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    The Yu Family¡¯s elder looked at the young master of the Chen Family, who was wearing a red brocade robe, and said.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, my Chen Family has already decided to become a vassal of the Green Lake Mountain Yu Family, so this Hongye Valley also belongs to the Yu Family.¡±


    The young master of the Chen Family looked at Hongye Valley, his eyes filled with hatred as he spoke.


    ¡°What kind of stray dogs and cats are also worthy of representing the Chen Family?¡±


    ¡°There is no longer a Hongye Valley Chen Family!¡±


    The ancestor of the Lu Family said coldly, and directly struck at the young master of the Chen Family with a long sword made of Qi.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The ancestor of the Yu Family raised his hand and broke the Qi sword.


    He then spoke indifferently, ¡°Friend Lu, it seems you want to make things difficult for me and the Green Lake Mountain?¡±


    ¡°Make things difficult?¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Ancestor sneered, saying, ¡°If it were usual times, my Lu Family would still fear your Yu Family.¡±


    ¡°But I also don¡¯t have much time left to live, and before I die, I want to be reckless and seek guidance from Friend Yu¡¯s divine abilities!¡±


    As he spoke, he looked at the Zheng Family¡¯s elder and said, ¡°Old Ghost Zheng, do you want to get involved in this matter?¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s elder¡¯s tone was calm, but his eyes revealed a hint of vicious and ruthless intent.


    He had become a Foundation Establishment cultivator not just by relying on his innate talent and meditation, but also through countless bloody battles and tempering.


    It was only because of his advanced age that he had gradually cultivated his body and nature.


    ¡°I naturally don¡¯t plan to get involved in this matter,¡± the Zheng Family¡¯s elder laughed and said.


    ¡°But Old ancestor Chen owed my Zheng Family a debt, and now that you Lu Family and the Bai Family have exterminated the Chen Family, I should ask who to collect this debt from?¡±


    ¡°After all, my Zheng Family¡¯s situation is something you, Lu, are aware of. Now that you¡¯ve swallowed the Chen Family, it¡¯s not like you¡¯re lacking this debt, right?¡±


    The Zheng Family¡¯s elder said, naturally seeing that the Lu Family¡¯s Ancestor and the Bai Family¡¯s Ancestor were injured.


    But he didn¡¯t want to conflict with the two of them either.


    After all, if a Foundation Establishment cultivator truly wanted to fight to the death, even if they couldn¡¯t kill each other, they would also suffer significant injuries.


    And besides the Lu Family¡¯s Ancestor, there was also the Bai Family¡¯s Ancestor, as well as Lu Yuanzhong, another Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    Letting him leave like this would be unbearable, and he wanted to take advantage of the situation.


    ¡°It¡¯s natural for us to want to bargain with you.¡±


    ¡°But my family¡¯s Ancestor Jinyang is also on his way here. Do you have the confidence to fight me?¡±


    The Yu Family¡¯s elder¡¯s sleeves fluttered, and a red-yellow round wheel and an icy blue moon wheel flew out, taking on a battle stance.


    His body radiated a fierce and unmatched spiritual pressure.


    ¡°Ancestor Jinyang?¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s Ancestor, the Bai Family¡¯s Ancestor, and Lu Yuanzhong all narrowed their eyes upon hearing this, knowing the ferocity of this Ancestor Jinyang.


    And the three of them currently didn¡¯t have the confidence to keep the Yu Family¡¯s Ancestor in check.


    Moreover, there was also a Zheng Family Ancestor on the side.


    ¡°It seems you Yu Family have made up your minds to take advantage of this situation.¡±


    ¡°But friend Yu, aren¡¯t you curious about why our two families were able to break through the Chen Family so quickly?¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s elder continued to say.


    As soon as he spoke, the Yu Family¡¯s elder and the Zheng Family¡¯s elder also revealed a hint of surprise.


    Inside Hongye Valley¡­


    ¡°Is this going to be a fight?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked up at the sky, seeing the Yu Family¡¯s Ancestor summon spiritual weapons, his aura surging, and thought to himself.


    But in the next moment,


    He saw the Yu Family¡¯s elder holding the First Transformation red-yellow round wheel, a red-yellow flame engulfing the area.


    The young master of the Chen Family, who was standing beside him, was instantly turned into flying ash.


    Immediately after, five Foundation Establishment great masters boarded the high-altitude spirit boats.


    ¡°Hmm? What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Did they just give up on negotiating?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the situation in the sky, raising an eyebrow.


    He didn¡¯t expect that just a moment ago, they were still in a stance ready to fight.


    But in the next moment, they directly gave up, killing the Chen Family¡¯s red-robed youth and boarding the spirit boats.


    ¡°If these two are truly the Foundation Establishment great masters of Green Lake Mountain and Wugong Ridge¡¯s Zheng Family, then our Lu Family and Bai Family will also have to give up some benefits.¡±


    ¡°After all, seizing territory is not just about taking it, but also about being able to defend it.¡±


    ¡°Having the power to defend and gaining recognition from the surrounding areas is what truly counts as occupying the territory.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, it¡¯s still the same old saying: losing the territory means losing everything.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Although the Lu Family and the Bai Family had taken down Hongye Valley and killed the Chen Family¡¯s elder, they still hadn¡¯t fully controlled the valley.


    And now, the Lu Family¡¯s Ancestor and the Bai Family¡¯s Ancestor were both in a bad state.


    Lu Yuanzhong had also just recently broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    In this situation, it would be very difficult to defend Hongye Valley against the Yu Family and the Zheng Family.


    If another conflict were to break out, he would truly be in trouble.


    ¡°I hope we can resolve this peacefully.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He still hoped that the few families could maintain peace and stability, giving him time to cultivate in peace.


    Through his previous experience with Meng Xiaochan, the Lu Family¡¯s Ancestor, and the Bai Family¡¯s Ancestor surrounding the Chen Family¡¯s Ancestor, he felt that killing a Foundation Establishment great master was still quite difficult.


    He could kill a Foundation Establishment great master relying on his second-grade puppet, Talisman, and Treasure Bone Technique..


    But if the opponent were to fight to the death, he would also be injured.


    Although he had a substitute life Talisman and wasn¡¯t worried, Lu Changsheng still didn¡¯t want to confront a Foundation Establishment great master at this stage.


    He just wanted to cultivate in peace, slowly making his way to Foundation Establishment.

 Chapter 123: Foundation Establishment, Its Settled!

    ¡°Why are there two Foundation Establishment great masters coming here suddenly?¡±¡°That old man in black, should be the ancestor of the Zheng Family from Wugong Ridge, right?¡±


    ¡°It should be, and the other one, without a doubt, is the Foundation Establishment ancestor of the Yu Family from Green Lake Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Why are the Yu Family from Green Lake Mountain and the Zheng Family from Wugong Ridge together?¡±


    ¡°Definitely because they saw us take down Hongye Valley, so they want to get a piece of the action.¡±


    ¡°No mistake, judging from the situation just now, they almost took action.¡±


    ¡°Now that our two families have just conquered Hongye Valley, people from Yu Family and Zheng Family have come. Obviously, they want to take advantage of the situation.¡±


    Inside Hongye Valley, many Lu Family disciples and white-clothed cultivators looked on, guessing the intentions of the two Foundation Establishment masters, and couldn¡¯t help but feel indignant.


    Today, they had finally taken down Hongye Valley with great difficulty, and were just about to enjoy the fruits of their labor.


    But before they could even enjoy the fruits, the Yu Family and the Zheng Family had sent over Foundation Establishment masters.


    It was clear that they wanted to snatch the spoils of war.


    Naturally, this made everyone feel very unhappy.


    But even though they were unhappy, everyone only dared to discuss it in hushed tones.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, thanks to you knowing that Foundation Establishment master, otherwise, we might have really been taken advantage of today.¡±


    At this time, Lu Miaohuan also spoke up, her face filled with anger.


    It was clear that she was very unhappy about the two Foundation Establishment masters coming to take advantage of the situation.


    ¡°By the way, Lu Changsheng, what was in the gift that Foundation Establishment master gave you?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan continued to ask, completely unlike her usual cold demeanor, and instead looked like a curious child.


    ¡°Just some spirit stones and cultivation resources,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied casually.


    He hadn¡¯t taken a close look at the gift Meng Xiaocan had sent him.


    He had only taken a quick glance.


    He saw that the storage bag contained a pile of spirit stones, two ceramic bottles, and a jade box.


    ¡°Cultivation resources?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan asked, not probing further.


    She continued, ¡°When we get back, the family will definitely reward you greatly, and by then, you won¡¯t lack cultivation resources.¡±


    ¡°Should be,¡± Lu Changsheng replied, not very concerned about the reward.


    After all, he had the Talisman crafting skill, and occasional external assistance, so he wasn¡¯t lacking in cultivation resources.


    If he really lacked anything, it would be a Foundation Establishment pill.


    But the Lu Family clearly didn¡¯t have a Foundation Establishment pill.


    Even if they did, it was impossible that they would give him one as a reward.


    Looking at the chattering Miss Lu Miaohuan in front of him, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but raise an eyebrow and say, ¡°Miss, if I were to ask the Patriarch to propose a marriage alliance instead of a reward, do you think the Patriarch would agree?¡±


    ¡°Ah!?!?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan was shocked by these words and let out a loud cry.


    Subconsciously, Lu Miaohuan thought that Lu Changsheng was going to propose to her.


    Suddenly, a sense of shame surged in her heart, and her mind went blank.


    Her delicate face, as white as jade, instantly turned bright red and hot.


    ¡°How would I know such a thing!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan felt her face burning with shame, and her voice was filled with embarrassment as she shouted.


    She quickly got up and left, leaving behind a trail of fragrance.


    ¡°Is it that easy to get embarrassed?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Miaohuan¡¯s retreating figure, her back view fleeing in a hurry, and couldn¡¯t help but shake his head and laugh.


    It seemed that teasing this Second Miss was quite entertaining.


    Especially since this Second Miss usually looked cold and noble, but in reality, she was not as calm as she seemed.


    One tease and she would blush with shame, which was quite amusing.


    However, Lu Changsheng¡¯s words weren¡¯t entirely meant to tease Lu Miaohuan.


    He indeed had this idea.


    But it wasn¡¯t to propose to Lu Yuanding and marry Lu Miaohuan.


    Rather, it was to propose to Lu Yuanding and marry both Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan.


    After all, with the relationships between the sisters having reached this point, it was time to take their relationship to the next stage.


    Lu Miaoge, who was sitting quietly beside him, also slightly froze when Lu Changsheng asked this question, her lips lightly pursed.


    Seeing her sister¡¯s face flushed with shame, fleeing in a hurry, she let out a soft sigh.


    Then, with a calm and gentle tone, she said, ¡°I¡¯ll go take a look at Huanhuan.¡±


    ¡°Sister Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng called out to Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsheng with a calm expression.


    But her autumn-water-like eyes couldn¡¯t help but reveal a hint of panic.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, if I were to propose to Patriarch, would you be willing to marry me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked in a transmitted voice.


    He felt that Lu Miaoge¡¯s mindset was difficult to overcome, especially since his relationship with Lu Miaohuan had added another obstacle in her heart.


    So Lu Changsheng felt that he needed to take the initiative with Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°No worries, Sister Miaoge, you can take your time to answer me.¡±


    Seeing Lu Miaoge pursed her lips and didn¡¯t speak, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t press and said so.


    He knew that such matters couldn¡¯t be rushed.


    It was necessary to give the other person some time to think.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Then Lu Miaoge nodded slightly, and left with a confused heart.


    ¡°Is the husband planning to propose to Uncle Yuanting, to marry Sister Miaoge or Miaohuan sister?¡±


    ¡°Or, is he planning to marry both Sister Miaoge and Miaohuan sister and bring them home together?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun, who was standing aside, saw the two sisters leaving, and pouted at Lu Changsheng, her voice tinged with a hint of jealousy.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was teased by his wife, and couldn¡¯t help but touch his nose.


    After all, his wife was by his side, and he was flirting with her sister.


    Moreover, it was his wife¡¯s sister.


    Even though Lu Miaoyun had mentioned this before, he still felt a bit embarrassed.


    ¡°I think Sister Miaohuan has already fallen deeply in love with husband, if husband proposes to Uncle Yuanting, I¡¯m sure he will agree.¡±


    ¡°But if the husband proposes to Uncle Yuanting and wants to marry both Sister Miaoge and Miaohuan sister at the same time, it might be a bit difficult.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun looked at her husband with a loving gaze.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, I¡¯m sorry for wronging you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind his wife¡¯s teasing, and gently hugged her, speaking softly.


    ¡°Husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun leaned against Lu Changsheng, resting her head on his chest.


    She had indeed opened up to the idea of Lu Changsheng taking concubines.


    But to say she wasn¡¯t a little unhappy would be impossible.


    Or rather, in the past, Lu Changsheng would only buy some servant girls, and she didn¡¯t mind.


    But if Lu Changsheng really brought Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan home as wives, the two women would definitely not be willing to be concubines.


    In this situation, as the wife, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a little unhappy.


    ¡°If husband really wants to marry both Sister Miaoge and Sister Miaohuan, he can ask the ancestors for permission.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun leaned against Lu Changsheng, speaking softly.


    Although she felt a little jealous.


    But thinking that even a Foundation Establishment cultivator was in a relationship with her husband.


    Who knew if her husband would bring back other women in the future?


    Rather than that, it was better to let her husband marry her own sisters.


    At least they would be family, knowing each other¡¯s roots, and could live in harmony.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt even worse when he heard his little wife giving him advice at this time.


    In his heart, he had already made up his mind to make it up to Lu Miaoyun in the future.


    Night had fallen.


    ¡°Changseng, Yun¡¯er, let¡¯s go back with me.¡±


    The busy Fourth Elder and two clan elders, who had been preparing to ride the flying boat, were taking some of the younger generation and the wounded back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun immediately boarded the flying boat and headed back with the Fourth Elder.


    After all, they didn¡¯t have anything to do in Hongye Valley anymore.


    It was better to head back and rest early.


    ¡°Grandma, are those two Foundation Establishment cultivators from Green Lake Mountain Yu Family and Wugong Ridge Zheng Family?¡±


    As the flying boat took off, Lu Changsheng asked the Fourth Elder.


    Although he had already suspected that the two Foundation Establishment cultivators were from the Yu Family and Zheng Family, he still wanted to confirm with the Fourth Elder.


    ¡°No mistake, those two Foundation Establishment cultivators are the ancestors of Green Lake Mountain Yu Family and Wugong Ridge Zheng Family,¡± the Fourth Elders replied.


    ¡°The Yu Family is full of wild ambition. Previously, during the conflict between our Lu Family and Chen Family, we discovered the Yu Family¡¯s shadow lurking in the background.¡±


    ¡°Now it seems that many things are related to the Yu Family.¡±


    ¡°Changseng, this time we¡¯re lucky to have you, which made that senior Meng come out to help. Otherwise, we would have been taken advantage of by the Yu Family.¡±


    The Fourth Elder continued, her tone somewhat angry and fearful.


    She was very clear about the situation.


    If it weren¡¯t for Meng Xiaochan¡¯s help, they would have been caught off guard by the Yu Family.


    And the two family ancestors would have suffered heavy losses.


    Today, they would have been caught in the Yu Family¡¯s trap, with no way to escape.


    ¡°Yu Family,¡± Lu Changsheng muttered, nodding slightly.


    He thought about how the third young master of the Yu Family had tried to recruit him, and how Lu Miaoge had been attacked by four Foundation Establishment cultivators, and how he and the Second Elder had encountered an ambush on their way back.


    At that time, he had obtained a Yu Family token from the three Foundation Establishment cultivators, but he wasn¡¯t sure if they were from the Yu Family.


    Now, after hearing the Fourth Elders¡¯ words, he was almost certain that they were sent by the Yu Family.


    It was all to weaken the Lu Family¡¯s power and deepen the hatred between the Lu Family and Chen Family, allowing the Yu Family to reap the benefits.


    ¡°Grandma, what¡¯s the situation now?¡± Lu Changsheng continued to ask.


    ¡°Although the Yu Family is powerful and overbearing, they don¡¯t want to completely fall out with our Lu Family and the Bai Family, and engage in an all-out fight.¡±


    ¡°But this matter can¡¯t be resolved peacefully, and currently, our Lu Family and the Bai Family are letting out some benefits to the Yu Family.¡±


    ¡°As for the specifics, Grandma isn¡¯t clear, and we need to wait for the Ancestor¡¯s decision.¡±


    The Fourth Elder spoke up.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He knew that the matter was settled.


    Next was the distribution of benefits.


    ¡°Although our Lu Family has two Foundation Establishment great masters, our overall strength is still no match for the Yu Family.¡±


    ¡°Now, our Lu Family¡¯s Ancestor doesn¡¯t have much time left, but the Yu Family¡¯s two Foundation Establishment great masters are still young.¡±


    ¡°Previously, the Yu Family¡¯s Third Young Master said that the Yu Family would produce a third Foundation Establishment great master within ten years.¡±


    ¡°If they really do produce a third Foundation Establishment great master, it¡¯s likely that our Lu Family, the Bai Family, and the Zheng Family will have to form an alliance.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He felt that if the Yu Family really did produce a third Foundation Establishment great master, it would be difficult to remain at peace.


    If he wanted to live a peaceful life, it wouldn¡¯t be that easy.


    ¡°I still need to hurry up and establish my foundation, only then can I truly stand firm.¡±


    ¡°If the Yu Family causes trouble in the future, affecting my cultivation, I¡¯ll just use the Demonic Curse of Fate to take care of them.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    ¡°Changseng, can you still contact that Senior Meng?¡±


    At this time, the Fourth Elder asked Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Grandma, I didn¡¯t leave any contact information with Xiaocheng.¡±


    Lu Changsheng slightly shook his head.


    He understood that it¡¯s probably the Fourth Elder¡¯s intention to have him invite Meng Xiaocan to sit in and intimidate.


    This will give the Lu Family more leverage in the upcoming negotiations and distribution of benefits.


    However, he didn¡¯t have Meng Xiaocan¡¯s contact information.


    ¡°No problem, Grandma was just asking casually.¡±


    The Fourth Elder nodded slightly, not saying much more.


    She could see that Lu Changsheng¡¯s relationship with that Foundation Establishment cultivator was somewhat unusual.


    It was also because of the Lu Family¡¯s current situation that she asked about it.


    She was thinking if they could use Meng Xiaocan, the Foundation Establishment cultivator, to alleviate some pressure for the Lu Family.


    After all, the distribution of benefits in the future would depend on actual strength.


    Under the full-speed flight of the Spirit Boat.


    Four hours later, they returned to Qingzhu Mountain.


    In the dark night, the entire Qingzhu Mountain was shrouded in a faint, ethereal glow.


    It was as if it was wearing a layer of cyan-colored gauze, looking solemn and mysterious.


    Lu Changsheng could see that this was the effect of Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s grand formation being activated to a certain extent.


    Activating the grand formation would likely consume a significant amount of energy.


    The elder guarding Qingzhu Mountain saw the Fourth Elder and the others, and immediately released part of the formation, inquiring about the frontline battle situation.


    Upon learning that the Lu Family and the Bai Family had already taken down Hongye Valley, they were overjoyed and welcomed everyone in.


    ¡°Changseng, Miaoyun, you¡¯ve had a long day, go rest early.¡±


    The Fourth Elder said to Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun as they entered Qingzhu Valley.


    She still had to arrange for the wounded with several elders.


    There were many Lu Family juniors injured in this battle, and they needed treatment.


    ¡°Grandma, you should rest early too.¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun nodded in response.


    They then went to rest.


    The lights in the house were still lit.


    Qu Zhenzhen and several concubines had not rested yet, clearly worried about them.


    When they saw Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun return, they immediately felt relieved.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, let¡¯s rest early.¡±


    Lu Changsheng led his wives back to their chambers to rest.


    He didn¡¯t overexert himself either.


    After a busy day, he wasn¡¯t tired.


    But Lu Miaoyun seemed somewhat fatigued.


    The next day.


    Lu Changsheng woke up, spent some intimate time with his wives, and then headed to the study.


    He took out the storage bag given to him by Meng Xiaocan yesterday.


    Let¡¯s see what¡¯s inside.


    In an instant, a pile of spirit stones appeared in the room.


    Lu Changsheng counted them and found there were two thousand in total.


    He then looked at the white jade porcelain bottle and white jade brocade box in the storage bag.


    It was clear that these white jade porcelain bottles and brocade boxes were used to store precious pills and treasures.


    Out of caution, Lu Changsheng took out his second-level puppet.


    Then, he stood aside and let the puppet open the porcelain bottle and jade box.


    Seeing that the porcelain bottle and jade box opened safely without any accidents, Lu Changsheng knew he was overthinking.


    ¡°Is this¡­ Blood Spirit Mushroom?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly.


    He immediately saw a Blood Spirit Mushroom, about the size of an infant¡¯s arm, with a red mist surrounding it, placed in the jade box.


    He recognized this spirit mushroom.


    He had read many books and knew that this spirit mushroom, like the ¡®Blood Yang Fruit¡¯ he obtained from Xiaolong, was a Foundation Establishment spiritual object.


    It could help break through the Qi Blood Barrier in the three levels of Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Is this because I previously obtained a Foundation Establishment spiritual object for spiritual energy and spiritual consciousness from her, and I still needed a spiritual object for the Qi Blood Barrier, so she specially sent this to me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Blood Spirit Mushroom in front of him, feeling somewhat surprised.


    He didn¡¯t expect her to send him a Foundation Establishment spiritual object.


    Although he already had a spiritual object to break through the ¡®Qi Blood Barrier¡¯, and each Foundation Establishment spiritual object could only be used once when breaking through the stages.


    But who would complain about having too many spiritual objects like this?


    Not to mention leaving it for the children in the future.


    No matter where you sell it, it can at least sell for three thousand spirit stones.


    Seeing this Blood Spirit Mushroom, Lu Changsheng had higher expectations for the things inside the two ceramic bottles.


    He covered the jade box and looked inside the ceramic bottle.


    ¡°What is this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Pill inside the ceramic bottle and his eyes widened in disbelief.


    He then carefully poured the crystal-clear Pill into his hand, examining it carefully.


    After a moment¡­


    ¡°It¡¯s really a Foundation Establishment Pill, and there are two of them!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the two Pills in his hand, taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly.


    For a moment, he didn¡¯t know what to say.


    He had previously thought that if he wanted to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, he would have to find a way to get a Foundation Establishment Pill.


    But he didn¡¯t expect that Meng Xiaocan would directly give him two.


    And one of them was a high-quality Foundation Establishment Pill.


    ¡°This Foundation Establishment Pill has a dark color, it should be a low-quality Foundation Establishment Pill, which will have pill toxins and inferior effects after consumption.¡±


    ¡°But this Foundation Establishment Pill is a genuine high-quality Foundation Establishment Pill.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the two Foundation Establishment Pills in his hand, still in disbelief.


    Originally, he had some resentment towards Meng Xiaocan in his heart.


    He had thought that he would take revenge when they met again.


    But now, seeing these two Foundation Establishment Pills¡­


    Lu Changsheng felt that his hatred towards her could be written off.


    ¡°With these two Foundation Establishment Pills, I don¡¯t have to worry about getting a Foundation Establishment Pill anymore, and I can focus on cultivating to the Qi Refining stage.¡±


    ¡°Next, I just need to focus on cultivating, and I can directly break through to the Foundation Establishment stage!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was excited in his heart.


    He had originally thought that he had a 50-60% chance of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage.


    But now, with his Spirit Root upgraded to medium-grade and the Foundation Establishment Pill as assistance, Lu Changsheng felt that breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage was a sure thing!


    ¡°But where did she get these Foundation Establishment Pills from? She can actually give me two at once?¡±


    ¡°No, she must have at least three Foundation Establishment Pills herself, since she¡¯s already broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage!¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng was also shocked by Meng Xiaocan¡¯s wealth.


    He felt that she was simply a rich lady.


    The first time he met, he obtained two Foundation Establishment spiritual objects from her.


    The second time he met, he acquired a Gu Insect and even made Meng Xiaochan fall in love with him.


    Now, on his third meeting, she¡¯s sending him gifts.


    Not only did he receive 2,000 spirit stones and a Foundation Establishment spiritual object, but also two Foundation Establishment pills!


    If Foundation Establishment spiritual objects are already considered rare treasures, then Foundation Establishment pills are priceless.


    Even if one of the two Foundation Establishment pills is of inferior quality, it could still be sold for a high price, attracting many buyers and fetching a price of over 10,000 spirit stones.


    ¡°Could it be that she obtained the materials to refine Foundation Establishment pills in the Purple Mist Secret Realm?¡± Lu Changsheng wondered to himself.


    After all, aside from the Purple Mist Secret Realm, there¡¯s hardly any other way for the Rouge Cultivator to obtain Foundation Establishment pills.


    And considering Meng Xiaochan¡¯s methods, it¡¯s not surprising that she could gain something in the Purple Mist Secret Realm.


    ¡°However, before breaking through to Foundation Establishment, I mustn¡¯t expose this inferior Foundation Establishment pill, or it¡¯ll definitely attract unwanted attention.¡±


    Lu Changsheng carefully put the two Foundation Establishment pills back into the porcelain bottle and stored them in his inventory bag.


    He decided that he wouldn¡¯t expose the Foundation Establishment pills until he broke through to Foundation Establishment.


    It¡¯s difficult for the Rouge Cultivator to obtain Foundation Establishment pills, and even if they appear at large auctions, one needs to have the power to protect them.


    After all, Foundation Establishment pills are not only needed by Qi Refining cultivators, but also by many powerful forces to cultivate their younger generations. s?a??h th? N?v?lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    That¡¯s why Foundation Establishment pills are priceless, and every time they appear, they stir up a storm.


    ¡°Is it considered eating soft rice if I obtain Foundation Establishment pills so easily, and they¡¯re even sent by a girl?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about the Foundation Establishment pill he had been craving, and how it had fallen into his hands so effortlessly, feeling a sense of fantasy.


    He also thought about the jade pendant given to him by the Core Formation true person.


    As long as he broke through to Foundation Establishment, the other party would give him an opportunity.


    ¡°Alas, I really didn¡¯t want to eat soft rice.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh, feeling that he was indeed walking the path of eating soft rice.

 Chapter 124: Spirit Fields, Shops, and Cave Abodes!

    Three days later.The Lu Family patriarch led a group of Lu Family cultivators back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    This signified the conclusion of the Hongye Valley matter.


    Lu Miaohuan and her sister also returned with Lu Yuanding.


    ¡°Sister, do you think Lu Changsheng will really come to propose?¡±


    After returning home, Lu Miaohuan asked her sister, Lu Miaoge, with some shyness.


    These past few days, her mind kept replaying what Lu Changsheng had said.


    She kept wondering whether Lu Changsheng was serious about proposing or if he was just joking.


    This made her feel anxious and uncertain over the past few days.


    ¡°As long as you nod and show your willingness, Lu Changsheng might come to propose today.¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked at her sister¡¯s shy face, smiled gently, and said softly.


    She knew her sister had already fallen deeply in love with Lu Changsheng.


    If it weren¡¯t for her feminine modesty and shyness, she might have agreed back then.


    Thinking of this, she sighed slightly in her heart.


    It wasn¡¯t just Lu Miaohuan.


    These past few days, her own heart had been in turmoil as well.


    Her mind kept replaying Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    She wondered, if Lu Changsheng really came to propose, would she agree?


    After three days of contemplation, Lu Miaoge had roughly reached a conclusion.


    If it really came to that, if Lu Changsheng did come to propose, she would agree and not refuse.


    But even with this conclusion, she still couldn¡¯t get over the hurdle in her heart.


    She didn¡¯t know how to face Lu Changsheng and answer this question.


    ¡°Can¡¯t he see whether I¡¯m willing or not? Why does he have to ask me? Does he really want me to say it first?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan pouted her alluring red lips and said with some shyness.


    She felt that this kind of thing couldn¡¯t possibly be up to her to say first, to tell Lu Changsheng that she was willing and for him to come propose.


    That would be too embarrassing!


    Besides, shouldn¡¯t it be Lu Changsheng who takes the initiative to propose?


    Then, when her father asks, she would indicate that such an important matter as marriage should be decided by her father, and she would follow her father¡¯s arrangement.


    ¡°I just happen to have something to discuss with Lu Changsheng. Since that¡¯s the case, how about I subtly probe and hint to him for you?¡±


    Seeing her sister¡¯s expression, Lu Miaoge couldn¡¯t help but suggest.


    Although she felt some trepidation about meeting Lu Changsheng and feared his questions about her own response, she knew she must support her sister¡¯s happiness.


    ¡°Okay,¡±


    Lu Miaohuan responded in a barely audible voice.


    In the past, her pride would never have allowed her to let her sister help hint at her feelings.


    She would have waited for Lu Changsheng to propose on his own.


    But after believing him to be dead, she had let go of her pride.


    Meanwhile, Lu Miaoyun was also contemplating the matter of her husband, Lu Changsheng, and the two sisters, Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan.


    She pondered how to facilitate this marriage, knowing her husband¡¯s affection for the two sisters.


    As his wife, she felt it was her duty to ease her husband¡¯s worries.


    She also had her own motivations; the appearance of Meng Xiaochan had stirred a sense of urgency in her.


    She wanted to help her husband settle down and focus on cultivation and Talisman Dao, hoping he would spend less time on other women.


    ¡°Though I suggested to my husband that the patriarch could arrange the marriage, he wouldn¡¯t agree. He would want Miaoge and Miaohuan¡¯s consent before proposing,¡± Lu Miaoyun thought.


    Knowing her husband¡¯s character well, she knew he would respect the sisters¡¯ wishes and wouldn¡¯t push for a marriage without their agreement.


    ¡°It¡¯s clear that Sister Miaohuan likes him. If he proposes, she¡¯ll agree. But as for Sister Miaoge¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoyun pondered her other sister¡¯s situation, uncertain of how to describe the relationship between Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°I remember Sister Miaoge and my husband used to get along differently than they do now.¡±


    This thought suddenly occurred to Lu Miaoyun, and she felt that the situation between Lu Miaoge and her husband had become somewhat strange.


    But she couldn¡¯t quite put her finger on what was strange about it.


    It was as if their relationship seemed fine on the surface, but both of them appeared somewhat restrained.


    Especially Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°I remember that in the past, Sister Miaoge treated my husband like she treated us younger siblings, very naturally.¡±


    ¡°But now, Sister Miaoge¡¯s behavior in front of my husband is clearly different, lacking that natural feeling.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not right, it¡¯s as if Sister Miaoge doesn¡¯t talk to my husband much anymore, almost as if she¡¯s avoiding him.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun continued to think, recalling the situation between her husband and Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°It¡¯s not just when facing my husband, it¡¯s as if Sister Miaoge is also unnatural around me.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s as if something went wrong after Sister Miaoge got injured and returned.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun thought carefully, realizing that Lu Miaoge had been acting strangely for half a year.


    But at the time, she didn¡¯t think much of it and didn¡¯t pay attention.


    Now that she thought about it carefully, she immediately realized that there was a problem.


    She felt that something must have happened between her husband and Lu Miaoge, which was why Lu Miaoge was acting this way.


    ¡°During that time, Sister Miaoge was severely injured and her life was in danger, and my husband saved her.¡±


    ¡°It must be that something happened during that process, which is why Sister Miaoge is acting this way.¡±


    ¡°What could it be?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s mind was filled with thoughts.


    Suddenly, a thought struck her: ¡°Could it be¡­¡±


    ¡°This is impossible.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun was shocked by her own speculation.


    But aside from this reason, she couldn¡¯t think of any other explanation.


    The more she thought about it, the more she felt that this was the reason.


    ¡°If it¡¯s really like this, then Sister Miaoge should be willing to marry my husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun frowned feeling puzzled.


    ¡°It¡¯s true, Sister Miaoge has always been calm and didn¡¯t compete with us, and she took care of us as well.¡±


    ¡°Even if Sister Miaoge really had feelings for my husband, in this situation, she would feel guilty towards me and wouldn¡¯t be willing to marry my husband.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, my Sister Miaohuan also has feelings for my husband, and for sisters to marry the same person would be difficult for Sister Miaoge to accept.¡±


    ¡°And Sister Miaoge is focused on cultivation and doesn¡¯t plan to get married, so if she were to marry my husband, she would naturally think about having children, which would make her anxious.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun thought about her understanding of Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, and her mind was filled with speculation.


    She felt that she had guessed the problem.


    ¡°If it¡¯s really like this, then I need to go talk to Sister Miaoge about it.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun thought to herself, preparing to go find Lu Miaoge to talk to her.


    Let¡¯s see if it¡¯s just as I expected.


    As soon as she stepped out, she saw a stunning beauty with long, flowing hair, white clothes as white as snow, and an extraordinary aura standing outside the door.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun was somewhat surprised to see Lu Miaoge standing outside her door.


    She hadn¡¯t expected to run into Lu Miaoge, who was supposed to be the one she was going to look for.


    ¡°Miaoyun.¡±


    Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t expect Lu Miaoyun to suddenly open the door.


    She had come to talk to Lu Changsheng about her younger sister, but now that she was at the door, she was unsure of how to face him.


    She was afraid of Lu Changsheng asking her questions.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, you¡¯re here to see my husband, and I happen to have something to discuss with you too.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun smiled and invited her in.


    ¡°What do you want to discuss with me?¡±


    Lu Miaoge was taken aback, feeling somewhat puzzled.


    She didn¡¯t know what Lu Miaoyun wanted to talk to her about.


    After Lu Miaoyun invited her in, Lu Miaoge asked:


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Sister Miaoge? You¡¯re here to see my husband, right?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have anything in particular.¡±


    Lu Miaoge shook her head, unable to say that she was there to propose a marriage for her younger sister.


    ¡°Miaoyun, you just said you had something to discuss with me. What is it?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun tilted her head, and asked.


    ¡°What do you think of my husband?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    Lu Miaoge was slightly taken aback, not understanding what Lu Miaoyun meant.


    ¡°I mean, what¡¯s your impression of my husband in terms of his character, abilities, and so on?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun sat down beside Lu Miaoge, holding her arm, and smiled.


    Because Lu Miaoge had studied Talisman with the Fourth Elder, their relationship was quite good.


    ¡°Changsheng is excellent in all aspects.¡±


    Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t know why Lu Miaoyun was asking this, so she replied softly.


    Her impression of Lu Changsheng was indeed very good.


    In terms of appearance, abilities, and character, he was exceptional in every way.


    Of course, his flaws are also very obvious.


    As a cultivator, he¡¯s too indulgent in women.


    If Lu Changsheng could focus on his cultivation and have a grand vision, her evaluation of him would be even higher. S?a?ch* Th? N?v?lFir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°It seems that my husband has a good impression in your heart, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    ¡°Then, are you willing to marry my husband, Sister Miaoge?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun asked with a playful tone.


    When Lu Miaoge heard this, her heart skipped a beat.


    She didn¡¯t expect Lu Miaoyun to say such a thing.


    She replied softly, ¡°Miaoyun, don¡¯t joke about this.¡±


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I¡¯m not joking.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun looked at her usually calm and gentle sister, who was now revealing a different expression.


    In her heart, she became even more certain that something had happened between Lu Miaoge and her husband.


    It was likely just as she had guessed.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I can see that my husband likes you very much.¡±


    ¡°And Sister Miaoge, you also have some feelings for my husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun continued.


    ¡°Miaoyun.¡±


    Lu Miaoge heard this and pursed her lips, indicating that she shouldn¡¯t say anymore.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, if I¡¯m not mistaken, something must have happened between you and my husband.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re showing avoidance psychology when facing me and when facing my husband.¡±


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, are you worried about something because of me?¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s because of my words, I think you don¡¯t need to worry, because I don¡¯t mind this matter at all.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun looked at Lu Miaoge and said directly.


    ¡°Miaoyun, I.¡±


    Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t expect that her affair with Lu Changsheng would be guessed by Lu Miaoyun.


    And to say it so bluntly.


    It left her at a loss for words.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, apart from me, do you have other concerns?¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s about Sister Miaohuan, I believe she won¡¯t mind either.¡±


    ¡°Is it about your cultivation? I know you¡¯re focused on cultivation, but marrying my husband won¡¯t affect your cultivation.¡±


    ¡°On the contrary, you and my husband already have feelings for each other. Rather than letting these feelings affect your cultivation, why not become dao companions and cultivate together?¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re worried about having children, my husband won¡¯t force you. If you don¡¯t want to have children, just tell him directly.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun saw Lu Miaoge¡¯s reaction and knew that she must have guessed correctly.


    So she took a deep breath and spoke directly.


    ¡°I¡±


    Lu Miaoge pursed her lips, unable to speak.


    She didn¡¯t expect that her affair with Lu Changsheng, as well as her inner turmoil, would be completely exposed by Lu Miaoyun.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, my husband is indeed promiscuous, and I wouldn¡¯t dare say I¡¯m not a little disappointed.¡±


    ¡°But my husband is really good to us and won¡¯t be overly biased towards one person, so you can rest assured.¡±


    ¡°And you also saw what happened with that Foundation Establishment cultivator.¡±


    ¡°I think such things might happen again in the future, and I can¡¯t stop my husband, but I just want to minimize it as much as possible, so I have my own selfish desires, hoping that you and Sister Miaohuan will marry my husband, and my husband will be less likely to flirt with others.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun continued, her tone carrying a hint of sincerity.


    Lu Miaoge pursed her lips, not speaking.


    She also thought about Meng Xiaochan¡¯s situation.


    She knew in her heart that Lu Changsheng had a mysterious fate.


    In this situation, if Lu Changsheng could focus on his cultivation and dedicate himself to the Talisman path, he might actually be able to reach Foundation Establishment.


    She had always hoped that Lu Changsheng would cultivate properly.


    Not like this, indulging in women too much.


    Lu Miaoyun looked at Lu Miaoge¡¯s expression, seeing that she was already wavering and hesitant.


    She took advantage of the situation and said, ¡°Sister Miaoge, if you still have concerns, I¡¯ll be the small one, and you can be the big one!¡±


    ¡°Miaoyun, don¡¯t say that.¡±


    Lu Miaoge was already somewhat disheartened by Lu Miaoyun¡¯s words.


    This statement directly left her stunned.


    She didn¡¯t expect Lu Miaoyun to make such a sacrifice.


    ¡°Are you saying that, Sister Miaoge, you agree?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun saw Lu Miaoge¡¯s reaction and smiled mischievously.


    Lu Miaoge originally wanted to say that she hadn¡¯t agreed.


    But Lu Miaoyun had already said so much, and she felt like she had no reason to refuse.


    It was indeed as Lu Miaoyun had said.


    She had already developed feelings for Lu Changsheng in her heart and couldn¡¯t sever this relationship; constantly avoiding it wasn¡¯t a solution.


    It was better to marry Lu Changsheng and cultivate together.


    She could also supervise Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation.


    And she knew that if she didn¡¯t agree, Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t easily give up.


    Moreover, she had thought about it before; if Lu Changsheng really came to propose, she would agree and wouldn¡¯t refuse.


    ¡°Uh-huh.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s eyes slightly drooped, and she nodded lightly.


    ¡°That¡¯s great!¡±


    Seeing Lu Miaoge nod, Lu Miaoyun¡¯s eyes curved into a crescent moon shape.


    She then asked, ¡°By the way, Sister Miaoge, can you tell me what brought you here this time?¡±


    She didn¡¯t believe Lu Miaoge would come over without a reason.


    Would she come all the way here for no reason and not even enter the door?


    ¡°It¡¯s about Huanhuan.¡±


    Lu Miaoge let out a soft sigh and said, ¡°You also know, Miaoyun, that Huanhuan has a crush on Changseng, and during the Hongye Valley incident, Changseng mentioned the marriage proposal, so Huanhuan has been worried about it these past few days.¡±


    ¡°So I came to talk to Changseng about this and settle the matter with Huanhuan.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said so.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, didn¡¯t my husband ask you about this question back then?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun nodded and asked.


    At that time, Lu Changsheng had called out to Lu Miaoge, but didn¡¯t say anything afterwards.


    However, Lu Miaoyun could also tell that her husband was transmitting a message.


    She could roughly guess the content of the transmission.


    ¡°Uh-huh.¡±


    At this point, Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t hide anything, and with a hint of difficulty, nodded.


    ¡°So, Sister Miaoge, you didn¡¯t enter the door just now because you didn¡¯t know how to respond to my husband, right?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s expression changed to one of realization.


    She immediately spoke up, ¡°Sister Miaoge, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take care of this matter with Huanhuan and Changseng.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll talk to my husband about it.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said so.


    She also knew her elder sister¡¯s personality.


    She knew that it would be difficult for Lu Miaoge to discuss this matter with Lu Changsheng, and it would be hard for her to bring it up.


    Moreover, Lu Miaoyun had just said so much, and Lu Miaoge¡¯s heart must be in a mess right now.


    She needed to calm down a bit.


    It would be better to let her talk to Lu Changsheng; who knows, her thoughts might change again.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll trouble you with this, Miaoyun.¡±


    Lu Miaoge let out a sigh of relief and said so.


    Then she bid farewell and left.


    In this short time, her heart, which had finally calmed down a few days ago, was in turmoil again.


    ¡°We¡¯re family now, Sister Miaoge, no need to be polite.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun immediately stood up to see Lu Miaoge off.


    ¡°Hmph, stinky husband, you¡¯d better make it up to me later!¡±


    After sending Lu Miaoge out the door, Lu Miaoyun couldn¡¯t help but think to herself as a wife, ¡°I¡¯m actually helping my husband find another woman.¡± Her heart felt a pang of sourness, and she let out a soft sigh.


    As Lu Miaoge left, she gradually came back to her senses.


    Who would have thought that she came to help her sister, but ended up getting herself entangled in the process?


    ¡°Alas.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun thought to herself, having already agreed, and didn¡¯t say anything else, only letting out a soft sigh.


    However, at this moment, she felt a sense of relief and relaxation wash over her.


    This matter had been weighing on her mind for half a year, making it difficult for her to focus on her cultivation.


    Inside the study.


    ¡°Ah, did Sister Miaoge agree?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was surprised to hear Lu Miaoyun¡¯s words.


    As for Lu Miaohuan, he didn¡¯t have any concerns.


    He knew that Lu Miaohuan had already given her consent at the time.


    He had been thinking about how to resolve Lu Miaoge¡¯s emotional knot.


    Who would have thought that his little wife had solved the issue?


    ¡°That¡¯s right, sister Miaoge has agreed.¡±


    ¡°So, husband, how will you reward me?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun pouted, speaking in a coquettish tone.


    ¡°What reward do you want, my dear?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his little wife¡¯s adorable expression and immediately pulled her onto his lap, his hands exploring.


    ¡°Husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, her gaze fluttering, her breathing quickening.


    She leaned against the desk, her delicate body weakening.


    As a considerate and caring husband, Lu Changsheng also supported her waist.


    For a moment, the study was filled with a romantic atmosphere.


    Two days later, the Lu Family¡¯s elder came to find Lu Changsheng, expressing gratitude for his contribution to the attack on Hongye Valley.


    As a reward, he was given a hundred acres of spiritual land.


    Moreover, he was told that Hongye Valley would soon be jointly managed by the Lu, Yu, Bai, and Zheng families, establishing a cultivation city.


    At that time, the Lu Family would allocate a shop and a cave dwelling to Lu Changsheng in the city.


    ¡°Thank you, elder!¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and bowed in gratitude.


    This reward was indeed generous.


    Firstly, the hundred acres of spiritual land on Qingzhu Mountain would bring Lu Changsheng a substantial and stable income.


    Once Hongye Valley was established as a prosperous town, as long as the atmosphere was lively, a single shop would be a goldmine.


    So, this shop and a cave dwelling were essentially two goldmines.


    Lu Changsheng knew in his heart that he was able to receive such a generous reward, all thanks to Meng Xiaocan.


    Otherwise, he would have been like before, just messing around with Lu Miaoyun.


    A reward of over a hundred spirit stones would be considered a major reward.


    How could this be such a generous reward?


    The spiritual fields of Qingzhu Mountain are all in the hands of the elders of the Lu Family, and the spiritual farmers are responsible for them.


    But now, they suddenly gave him a reward of a hundred acres.


    Lu Changsheng estimated that this was also the Lu Family adding another layer of bondage to him.


    ¡°Hehe, our Lu Family has never mistreated our own people, this is what you deserve.¡±


    ¡°Changseng, if you have any other requests, feel free to bring them up.¡±


    The Lu Family elder laughed and said.

 Chapter 125: Miaoge, You Should Teach Her Well?

    ¡°Ancestor, I don¡¯t have any other requests, I just want to trouble you with one thing.¡±Lu Changsheng heard the words of the Lu Family Ancestor and hesitated for a moment, then bowed and said:


    Two days ago, Lu Miaoyun told him that Lu Miaoge had agreed to marry him, and he was preparing to go propose to Lu Yuanding.


    He wanted to take both sisters back home.


    But when he was about to propose, Lu Changsheng became stuck.


    He didn¡¯t know how to bring it up.


    After all, who would propose to marry two daughters from the same family?


    Even with Lu Changsheng¡¯s thick skin, he still didn¡¯t know how to bring it up with Lu Yuanding.


    In the end, he decided to follow Lu Miaoyun¡¯s advice and ask the Lu Family Ancestor to act as a matchmaker.


    Since he and Lu Miaoge, as well as Lu Miaohuan, were all in love, it was reasonable to ask the Lu Family Ancestor to help.


    ¡°Oh? You want to trouble me with something?¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s request and was slightly surprised.


    He then directly asked, ¡°What is it? You can speak freely.¡±


    ¡°I, along with the Patriarch¡¯s daughter, are in love, so I want to ask you to act as a matchmaker,¡± Lu Changsheng said respectfully.


    ¡°And which of the Patriarch¡¯s daughters are you in love with?¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor asked with a smile.


    He thought it was some big matter, but it turned out to be a romantic affair.


    However, thinking about Lu Changsheng¡¯s desire to marry and have children, he felt relieved.


    He laughed and said, ¡°Since you two are in love, I¡¯ll take care of it for you!¡±


    ¡°However, I remember the Patriarch has two daughters. Which one are you in love with? Is it Miaoge?¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor asked.


    He didn¡¯t usually ask about family matters, but he was very clear about the many things within the family.


    He knew about Lu Yuanding¡¯s two daughters, especially Lu Miaoge, who not only had a good cultivation talent but was also a high-quality Talisman master.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s current expression made him guess that Lu Changsheng wanted to marry Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Uh, Ancestor, I¡¯m in love with both of the Patriarch¡¯s daughters,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, somewhat embarrassed.


    ¡°What? You¡¯re in love with both of the Patriarch¡¯s daughters?¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor asked, surprised.


    He didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to ask him to be a matchmaker for both daughters.


    He understood that Lu Changsheng wanted to marry both Lu Yuanding¡¯s daughters.


    ¡°Alright, since you two are in love, I¡¯ll take care of it for you,¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor said, directly agreeing.


    He didn¡¯t say much, but he was willing to help Lu Changsheng, who was a member of the Lu Family.


    It didn¡¯t matter if Lu Changsheng wanted to marry one or two daughters; he would still agree.


    ¡°Thank you, Ancestor!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, relieved, and bowed.


    ¡°Hehe, no need to be so polite,¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor said with a smile.


    ¡°Do you have any other matters? Don¡¯t be shy, you can speak up.¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor looked at Lu Changsheng and smiled.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any other matters, Ancestor,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said respectfully.


    ¡°Alright, since there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll go propose for you,¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor said.


    ¡°As for whether it will succeed or not, I can¡¯t guarantee.¡±


    ¡°Of course, if it¡¯s true love, there shouldn¡¯t be any problems,¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor said.


    ¡°I understand, thank you, Ancestor,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, bowing.


    He was worried about Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan, but he was too afraid to face Lu Yuanding.


    The Lu Family Ancestor didn¡¯t stay long and left after saying a few words.


    Lu Changsheng sent him off respectfully.


    ¡°Husband, did you mention about Sister Miaoge and Sister Miaohuan to the Ancestor?¡±


    After seeing Lu Changsheng send the Lu Family ancestor off, Lu Miaoyun stepped forward and asked.


    She had already thought it through; if Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t bring it up, she would go trouble the Fourth Elder.


    Let the fourth elder go and propose marriage for Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°The ancestors have already agreed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, and did not hide it.


    At the same time, he revealed the reward given to him by the Lu Family¡¯s ancestors.


    ¡°A hundred acres of spiritual fields, as well as a shop and a cave dwelling in Hongye Valley!¡±


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s eyes widened in surprise when she heard the reward.


    Because the reward was too generous.


    A hundred acres of spiritual fields, even if they only planted ordinary spirit rice, would bring in an annual income of over a thousand spirit stones after deducting seeds, fertilizers, and other expenses, with the spiritual farmers handling everything.


    An annual income of over a thousand spirit stones was a significant amount, no matter where you were.


    Even for Lu Changsheng¡¯s current situation, it was a substantial income.


    It would also reduce his burden in raising his children.


    And once the Hongye Valley market was established and thriving, the shop and cave dwelling would also bring in a substantial income.


    So, the Lu Family¡¯s ancestors¡¯ reward was indeed generous.


    However, Lu Changsheng only realized the true value of the hundred acres of spiritual fields after hearing Lu Miaoyun¡¯s words.


    Because he had never cultivated spiritual fields before and didn¡¯t understand the concept of a hundred acres of spiritual fields.


    ¡°Does this mean I can live off the rental income from now on?¡± Lu Changsheng asked with a smile.


    A hundred acres of spiritual fields and a shop, along with a cave dwelling, would be enough to provide a comfortable life for a cultivator.


    He finally understood why having a spiritual field was considered a crucial aspect of the ¡°land¡± in the Wealth and Land mantra.


    Many Rouge Cultivators dreamed of having a spiritual field.


    It wasn¡¯t just because they needed a place to cultivate, but also because having a spiritual field meant controlling the means of production and having a steady income.


    They wouldn¡¯t have to wander around for a living.


    ¡°Miaoyun, once the spiritual field reward is settled, can you take care of it for me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked Lu Miaoyun.


    He was busy with his daily cultivation, crafting talismans, and spending time with his wives and children, and didn¡¯t have the time to worry about such internal affairs.


    Matters like the spiritual field were naturally left to his wives to manage.


    And he trusted Lu Miaoyun completely.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, husband, just focus on your cultivation. I¡¯ll take care of these things,¡±


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng handed the hundred acres of spiritual fields directly to her, Lu Miaoyun also felt trusted and responded sweetly.


    Although she didn¡¯t know much about farming, she knew that the Lu Family had a mature system in place for such matters.


    She didn¡¯t have to manage everything herself.


    She just had to look after it and wait to collect the money.


    After leaving Lu Changsheng¡¯s place, the Lu Family Ancestor headed straight to Lu Yuanding¡¯s residence.


    ¡°What brings you here, Ancestor?¡±


    Lu Yuanding asked, not daring to delay, and hurried over.


    Compared to Lu Changsheng¡¯s respect, the entire Lu Family held the Ancestor in deep reverence from the bottom of their hearts.


    ¡°Hehe, Lu Changsheng asked me to act as a matchmaker for him, so I¡¯ve come to discuss the marriage proposal with him.¡±


    The Ancestor didn¡¯t mince words when it came to his own family¡¯s younger generation.


    ¡°Are you talking about Changseng and Wan¡¯er¡¯s matter?¡±


    ¡°I was thinking of discussing this with Lu Changsheng, but I didn¡¯t expect you to come personally, Ancestor.¡±


    Lu Yuanding smiled when he heard this.


    He had originally planned to settle his own daughter Lu Miaohuan¡¯s affairs after dealing with some other matters.


    After all, he had seen how his daughter felt about Lu Changsheng.


    He had even caught his daughter and Lu Changsheng being intimate.


    It was time to settle this matter.


    Although Lu Changsheng had many wives and concubines, which made him a bit unhappy, he was afraid his daughter would suffer if she married him.


    But setting that aside, he was quite satisfied with Lu Changsheng in other aspects.


    Moreover, his daughter liked Lu Changsheng, so what was there to say?


    Lu Yuanding didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to ask the Ancestor to come personally to propose.


    Instead of being annoyed, he felt a sense of delight.


    In his view, this behavior showed Lu Changsheng¡¯s affection and respect for his daughter.


    ¡°Oh? It seems Lu Changsheng was telling the truth.¡±


    ¡°But Lu Changsheng asked me to come and propose to both your daughters, saying they both have feelings for each other.¡±


    The Lu Family Ancestor chuckled.


    ¡°What? Both of them?¡±


    ¡°He wants to propose to both Wan¡¯er and Miaoge?¡±


    Lu Yuanding¡¯s face changed suddenly, his previous smile replaced by shock.


    He had already mentally prepared himself to marry off his daughter Lu Miaohuan to Lu Changsheng.


    But now, he heard that Lu Changsheng wanted to take his eldest daughter as well.


    As a father, he found this difficult to accept.


    ¡°No mistake, it seems that¡¯s the case. This kid doesn¡¯t have the face to propose personally, so he asked me to act as a matchmaker.¡±


    Lu Family¡¯s ancestor saw Lu Yuanding¡¯s expression and shook his head slightly.


    ¡°Ah, sigh.¡±


    Lu Yuanding remained silent for a moment, then let out a deep sigh.


    In his heart, he knew Lu Changsheng¡¯s character.


    He wasn¡¯t someone who would take advantage of others or bully them.


    Now, thinking that Lu Changsheng wanted to marry both of his daughters, he felt a surge of anger, and his fists clenched.


    ¡°When did Changsheng and Miaoge develop feelings for each other?¡±


    Lu Yuanding couldn¡¯t help but think.


    He was usually busy with work and hadn¡¯t noticed that his eldest daughter had also gotten close to Lu Changsheng.


    But the next moment, he guessed that Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng must have gotten together while managing the spiritual talisman shop at Julong Market, and that Lu Changsheng must have deceived her.


    Thinking of this, Lu Yuanding¡¯s face turned gloomy, and he felt a pang of disappointment.


    ¡°Ancestor, I still want to ask Miaoge about her thoughts on this matter.¡±


    Lu Yuanding gritted his teeth and said.


    As for his younger daughter Lu Miaohuan, he felt that there was no need to ask.


    Her heart was already set on Lu Changsheng.


    But for his eldest daughter Lu Miaoge, he still wanted to ask.


    He wanted to see if his daughter truly liked Lu Changsheng.


    If she did, then so be it.


    But if not, even if the ancestor had spoken, as a father, he would still protect his daughter.


    ¡°Hehe, I also want to know how this kid managed to win over my Lu Family¡¯s pearl.¡±


    Lu Family¡¯s ancestor nodded, smiling.


    Before long, Lu Miaoge arrived at the main hall.


    ¡°Father, did you call for me?¡±


    ¡°Pay your respects to the ancestor!¡±


    Seeing the ancestor drinking tea in the main hall, she immediately bowed and greeted him.


    ¡°Miaoge, Lu Changsheng said that you and he have mutual feelings, so I came to propose for marriage.¡±


    ¡°Is this true or false?¡±


    The Lu Family ancestor looked at Lu Miaoge and asked with a smile.


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s face turned bright red upon hearing this.


    She had been feeling anxious since yesterday, after Lu Miaoyun¡¯s words, and had been thinking about Lu Changsheng¡¯s proposal.


    She hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng to directly ask the ancestor for marriage.


    ¡°Ah, sigh.¡±


    Lu Yuanding saw this scene.


    He originally wanted to ask some questions.


    But seeing his daughter like this, he suddenly felt that there was nothing to ask.


    He knew that his daughter and Lu Changsheng were not just ordinary friends, but their relationship had already gone beyond that.


    ¡°Alright, since it¡¯s like this, a month from now is a good day.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll personally officiate the wedding ceremony and drink a cup of joyful wine.¡±


    Seeing this, the Lu Family ancestor had an answer in his mind, and stopped asking questions and made the decision.


    He was also a bit curious, wondering what kind of methods Lu Changsheng had used.


    How did he manage to capture the hearts of both Lu Yuanding¡¯s daughters?


    It reminded him of the time in Hongye Valley when a Foundation Establishment cultivator had a crush on Lu Changsheng.


    Even now, he couldn¡¯t understand it.


    After all, it was impossible to capture the heart of a renowned female cultivator just based on appearance.


    There must be something extraordinary about him.


    But when he visited Lu Changsheng¡¯s residence, he didn¡¯t see him using any sinister or unorthodox methods.


    His aura was calm and peaceful, and his wives were all radiant and happy, without any abnormalities.


    ¡°I¡¯ll listen to the ancestor and father¡¯s arrangements,¡± Lu Miaoge said with a shy smile, her voice barely audible.


    At this moment, all her worries disappeared, leaving only a sense of shyness and a hint of joy.


    ¡°Heh heh, good, Yuanding, you can arrange everything, just notify me when the time comes.¡±


    The Lu Family ancestor said.


    ¡°Yes, ancestor,¡±


    Lu Yuanding replied with a helpless smile.


    After all, at this point, what else could he say?


    Later, the Lu Family ancestor left.


    ¡°Miaoge, when did you and Lu Changsheng start?¡±


    After seeing the ancestor off, Lu Yuanding let out a soft sigh and asked his daughter.


    He still had some resentment in his heart.


    He wanted to know when Lu Changsheng had stolen his daughter¡¯s heart away.


    ¡°It was when I encountered a danger, and Changsheng saved me,¡±


    Lu Miaoge said with a lowered head, her voice barely audible.


    She didn¡¯t hide anything from her father.


    Hearing this, Lu Yuanding¡¯s heart also felt a bit more at ease, and he felt a sense of relief.


    He knew that if it weren¡¯t for Lu Changsheng, his daughter would have already perished back then.


    Immediately, Lu Yuanding chatted with his eldest daughter for a bit, then went to inform his young daughter about the matter.


    He her that that her marriage to Lu Changsheng was set, and it would take place in just a month.


    Lu Miaohuan was stunned, not expecting it to be settled so quickly, and her face turned red with shyness.


    But when she learned that Lu Changsheng would not only marry her, but also her older sister, she was left speechless.


    However, after Lu Yuanding¡¯s explanation, she remained silent for a moment before accepting the situation.


    After all, she had already accepted Lu Changsheng¡¯s many wives, so it wasn¡¯t a big deal to add her older sister to the list.


    Before long, half a month had passed.


    The news of Lu Changsheng¡¯s upcoming marriage to the Lu Family¡¯s eldest and second misses spread throughout Qingzhu Mountain, causing a stir among many people.


    ¡°Damn, what the hell, Lu Changsheng is getting married again, and it¡¯s to both Miaoge and Miaohuan sisters!¡±


    ¡°Our Lu Family¡¯s two beauties are being taken away by one person!¡±


    ¡°This can¡¯t be called being taken away; it¡¯s just that the fat meat is not being wasted on outsiders.¡±


    ¡°Yes, marrying Lu Changsheng is still within our Lu Family, after all!¡±


    ¡°The Patriarch actually agreed to this marriage!¡±


    ¡°I heard that Miaoge and Miaohuan sisters have a mutual affection with Changsheng, so the Patriarch could only agree.¡±


    ¡°Damn, it¡¯s no wonder Lu Changsheng is Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s number one romantic; previously, he won over a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and now he¡¯s quietly snatched away Miaoge and Miaohuan sisters!¡±


    ¡°In this aspect, I don¡¯t admit defeat to anyone, only to Lu Changsheng!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not surprised that Lu Miaohuan is marrying Lu Changsheng, but I didn¡¯t expect Sister Miaoge to marry him too.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I thought Sister Miaoge would remain unmarried for life.¡±


    ¡°I support this marriage!¡±


    ¡°No problem, I support it too. If it weren¡¯t for Lu Changsheng, we might have been taken advantage of by the Yu Family during the battle at Hongye Valley!¡±


    As the news of Lu Changsheng¡¯s marriage to Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan spread, Qingzhu Mountain was abuzz with excitement, and many people were discussing it.


    If it were just Lu Miaohuan marrying Lu Changsheng, people wouldn¡¯t be making such a fuss.


    At most, they would just sigh and say that Lu Changsheng had gotten married again.


    But Lu Changsheng was marrying both sisters at once.


    Especially Lu Miaoge, who not only had exceptional talent in cultivation but also a good reputation and was a high-quality Talisman master.


    Many Lu Family juniors thought Lu Miaoge would remain unmarried for life.


    But unexpectedly, Lu Miaoge was marrying Lu Changsheng, along with her younger sister Lu Miaohuan.


    This caused everyone to feel astonished and amazed.


    However, it was only astonishment and discussion, without any rejection or resentment.


    After all, Lu Changsheng had already fully integrated into the Lu Family, having gone through thick and thin with them, and was considered one of their own.


    The immortal seedling who had originally come to Qingzhu Mountain with Lu Changsheng heard this news and, apart from feeling a little envious and sentimental, didn¡¯t have any strong emotions.


    It had been over ten years since they came to Qingzhu Mountain.


    They had gradually accepted reality and their own mediocrity.


    They knew that having a Spirit Root and embarking on the path of cultivation didn¡¯t guarantee success.


    The path of cultivation was difficult, with countless obstacles.


    Nine out of ten cultivators were stuck in the Qi Refining stage, living a mediocre life.


    Now, the distance between Lu Changsheng and them had grown so great that they wouldn¡¯t even compare themselves to him anymore.


    Sometimes, they would think back to when they first came to Qingzhu Mountain with Lu Changsheng as a son-in-law, feeling a pang of regret for not having a good relationship with him.


    As for the gossip about Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng was neither clear about nor concerned with it.


    During this time, he had been busy accompanying his wives.


    After all, he was about to take another wife, and he needed to comfort his harem.


    Moreover, due to the Lu Family and Chen Family matters, he had been worried about unexpected events, which had prevented him from letting his wives and concubines give birth for a while.


    Now that the storm had passed, and the Lu Family had returned to peace, he could continue to live a stable life, and the matter of having children would naturally progress.


    In the past half month, Lu Changsheng had been busy, and his concubines Shao Yuyao and Xiao Yueru had become pregnant.


    As for Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, Lu Changsheng was taking it easy, thinking that they should rest more and have some time to cultivate.


    After all, the two women had given him three and four children, respectively, and they deserved a break.


    The First Transformation period had passed, and ten days had gone by.


    This day was the day of Lu Changsheng¡¯s wedding to Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan.


    The wedding was very grand and lively, with the entire Qingzhu Mountain celebrating.


    The atmosphere was filled with joy, and the mountain was decorated with lanterns and red couplets.


    Early in the morning, Lu Changsheng, under the care of his two wives Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, wore a golden crown and a red wedding robe, with a big red flower on his chest, riding a Spirit Horse, leading the wedding procession, and beating drums to arrive at Lu Yuanding¡¯s residence to welcome the bride.


    ¡°Pay respects to Father-in-law!¡±


    As soon as Lu Changsheng entered, he saw Patriarch Lu Yuanding and immediately dismounted his horse to pay respects.


    ¡°Changseng, Miaoge has a somewhat arrogant temperament, so I hope you can be more tolerant.¡±


    Patriarch Lu Yuanding¡¯s eyes were slightly red as he patted Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulder and said so.


    Although he had some reservations in his heart, Lu Yuanding still hoped that Lu Changsheng would treat his daughters well.


    ¡°Please be rest assured, Father-in-law!¡±


    Lu Changsheng bowed his heads and said seriously.


    ¡°Good!¡± Lu Yuanding nodded, patting Lu Changsheng on the shoulder again. ¡°I believe in you!¡±


    Before long, accompanied by two bridesmaids, Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan appeared.


    They were both dressed in phoenix coronets and crimson wedding veils, which covered their faces, making it impossible to see their beautiful features clearly.


    However, their slender and graceful figures in the magnificent phoenix coronets and wedding dresses made them look stunningly beautiful, captivating everyone¡¯s attention.


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the two women in front of him, a smile spreading across his face, and a sense of pride and satisfaction rising in his heart.


    After all, Lu Miaoge was the first ¡°fairy¡± he had seen when he entered the cultivation world.


    She was the woman who had stirred his heart.


    Back then, Lu Miaoge was someone he could only admire from afar.


    But now, she was about to become his wife.


    Not only that, but Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan were both medium-grade Spirit Roots.


    They would become his only two wives with medium-grade Spirit Roots.


    This meant that their children¡¯s Spirit Roots would also have a chance to upgrade to the next level.


    Lu Changsheng stepped forward, supporting the two women as they walked to the wedding sedan.


    He could feel that their hands were a bit stiff, and they were obviously nervous.


    Lu Miaohuan was even more nervous than Lu Miaoge.


    This made Lu Changsheng smile, and he gently squeezed Lu Miaohuan¡¯s delicate hand.


    After sending the two women into the wedding sedan, Lu Changsheng mounted his horse, leading the wedding procession back to Qingzhu Valley.


    Since both families were in Qingzhu Valley, they followed the same route as when Lu Changsheng had married Lu Miaoyun, circling around Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°I still remember when Lu Changsheng married Miaoyun, who would have thought that he would marry Sister Miaoge and Sister Miaohuan at the same time?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I still remember Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance when he came to our Lu Family as an immortal seedling ten years ago.¡±


    ¡°Ten years, from being a son-in-law to becoming a top-grade Talisman Master, marrying Sister Miaoyun, and now marrying Sister Miaoge and Sister Miaohuan. It can be considered the peak of his life.¡±


    ¡°Everyone has their own choices, and Lu Changsheng has lived his life like this, so he shouldn¡¯t have any regrets.¡±


    ¡°Ten years, how many more decades will there be in life? Lu Changsheng has gone from being a son-in-law to reaching this point in ten years, while I¡­¡±


    Many people looked at Lu Changsheng, who was riding a Spirit Horse with a proud smile on his face, and couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of nostalgia.


    Over the past ten years, many young men in the Lu Family had also accepted Lu Changsheng.


    It was just that when they thought about Lu Changsheng¡¯s past as a son-in-law who had come to Qingzhu Mountain, they couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of nostalgia.


    And so, Lu Changsheng rode his Spirit Horse, leading the wedding procession, and circled around Qingzhu Mountain before arriving at the Qingzhu Grand Hall.


    The grand hall of Qingzhu was originally the central meeting hall of the Lu Family. It was also where the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor personally presided over weddings, and where Lu Yuanding, the patriarch, would hold his head high. For this wedding, the originally simple grand hall was decorated with great fanfare.


    Lu Changsheng dismounted his horse and led out two phoenix-crowned, crimson-clad brides from the flower-decked sedan chair. Together, they entered the grand hall, accompanied by the sound of zithers and flutes.


    As they entered the main hall, familiar faces came into view. The Lu Family¡¯s ancestor sat in the main seat, beaming with a warm smile, personally presiding over the wedding ceremony. Lu Yuanding and the Fourth Elder sat to the side, representing the elders of both families.


    ¡°Begin the wedding ceremony!¡± the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor declared in a loud, clear voice.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng and the Lu sisters, Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan, came before Lu Yuanding and the Fourth Elder.


    ¡°One bow to heaven and earth!¡±


    ¡°Two bows to the ancestors!¡±


    ¡°Husband and wife bow to each other!¡±


    Under the witness of the Lu Family¡¯s esteemed members, Lu Changsheng and the Lu sisters completed the grand wedding ceremony.


    Next was the sending off to the bridal chamber. However, after sending the two brides to the bridal chamber, Lu Changsheng still needed to attend to the guests.


    ¡°Changseng, I¡¯ve told you before, you are my son-in-law, and from now on, you can consider Qingzhu Mountain as your own home,¡± the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor said, his eyes somewhat cloudy.


    ¡°Now, I have another thing to tell you.¡±


    At this time, the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor looked at Lu Changsheng with a warm, gentle gaze.


    ¡°Please, ancestor, speak,¡± Lu Changsheng replied respectfully.


    ¡°I know you have your own secrets and mysteries, and you¡¯ve always been cautious. But I hope you remember one thing: you are my son-in-law, and Qingzhu Mountain is your backing. You are not alone. Whatever happens, you can always come to me.¡±


    The Lu Family¡¯s ancestor spoke in a warm, gentle tone, like an ordinary old man teaching his younger generation.


    Lu Changsheng heard these words and felt a pang in his heart. He could sense the sincerity behind the words. He could see that the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor was already showing signs of decline, and the battle at Hongye Valley had only made his condition worse.


    No matter what, whether it¡¯s the previous praise or the current conversation, there¡¯s a hint of flattery in every word.


    He hoped for him to stay in the Lu Family forever.


    However, no matter what, the old man¡¯s words and actions have touched his heart.


    ¡°I understand, please don¡¯t worry, Ancestor.¡±


    ¡°As long as I¡¯m the son-in-law of the Lu Family, I won¡¯t let the Lu Family down.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the old man of the Lu Family, his voice firm.


    At this point, his relationship with the Lu Family has reached this stage, and he naturally couldn¡¯t bear to let the Lu Family down.


    Even if he were to leave the Lu Family in the future and establish his own family, his relationship with the Lu Family wouldn¡¯t be easily severed.


    After all, he wasn¡¯t an ungrateful person.


    He remembered who had been good to him!


    ¡°Good.¡±


    The old man of the Lu Family smiled upon hearing this.


    He patted Lu Changsheng lightly and said, ¡°Go, go to the bridal chamber, don¡¯t delay.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Ancestor!¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and slightly bowed.


    Then he simply toasted and went to the bridal chamber.


    Having had several experiences, the bridal chamber was now a familiar place for Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng used the jade scale to lift the red veils of the two women, and removed the phoenix coronet.


    At that moment, two stunningly beautiful faces, like those of goddesses, appeared before Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes.


    Originally, Lu Miaoge¡¯s pure and elegant face was now flushed with a rosy glow, making her skin as white as snow, with a hint of pink, tender and lovely, like a fairy descending to the mortal world.


    Her beautiful, dreamy eyes met Lu Changsheng¡¯s, and she suddenly looked like a shy deer, her head slightly lowered, her heart filled with shyness.


    This scene was etched in Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes, a breathtakingly beautiful sight, the most beautiful scenery in the mortal world.


    And the usually icy and proud Second Miss, who was as cold as ice, had completely melted today.


    Her eyes were filled with tenderness as she looked at Lu Changsheng, her delicate features now with a hint of shyness and loveliness, making her even more beautiful and captivating.


    ¡°Miaoge, Huanhuan you¡¯re truly beautiful!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, unable to help but praise her.


    If he hadn¡¯t experienced countless battles and seen countless beauties, he wouldn¡¯t be able to remain so calm and composed in the face of these two lovely wives.


    Later, he poured the wedding wine from the tray held by the maid Kui Si and said, ¡°Miaoge, Huanhaun today we became husband and wife, and from now on, we¡¯ll spend the rest of our lives together. Come, let¡¯s drink this cup together.¡±


    Then, the three of them drank the wedding wine together.


    After finishing the wine, Lu Changsheng suddenly chuckled and looked at Lu Miaoge, saying, ¡°Who would have thought that I, who initially thought you were an unapproachable goddess, would end up marrying you?¡±


    Then he looked at Lu Miaohuan and said: ¡°When I saw you, Huanhuan, I just thought you were cold and fierce.¡±


    ¡°What about now?¡±


    When Lu Miaohuan heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s comment that her sister was a fairy, but she was cold and fierce, she was not convinced and pouted.


    Her lips were pouting, and her crystal lips were bright and juicy, like the most delicate petals in the world, which made Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but taste them carefully.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the second miss in front of him and said, ¡°From now on, you¡¯re perfect and flawless!¡± as he savored the beauty before him.


    ¡°Uh¡­¡±


    Lu Miaohuan let out a soft hum, wanting to say that her sister was still there. But her body was numb and tingling, and she couldn¡¯t make a sound. Her slender body began to tremble.


    She felt Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands quickly undoing her clothes, and soon, her fair skin was exposed, radiant and smooth like jade.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng¡­¡±


    The second miss¡¯s snow-white arms involuntarily wrapped around Lu Changsheng¡¯s neck, her beautiful eyes narrowing as she murmured.


    ¡°Hmm?¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand gently grasped her waist, pulling out a soft, trailing sound.


    ¡°Husband¡­¡±


    Lu Miaohuan called out softly, then closed her beautiful eyes, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, her head tilted back.


    Her exquisite face flushed red, her nostrils flared, and her body trembled continuously.


    Her entire body was covered in a sweet, fragrant sweat, as if she had just emerged from the water, her skin as smooth as jade, with a faint, rosy glow.


    Lu Miaoge, who was standing aside, looked at her sister¡¯s posture and didn¡¯t know what to do. But seeing her sister¡¯s pitiful expression, she felt a little anxious and tried to comfort her.


    She could clearly feel her sister¡¯s body trembling with excitement.


    ¡°Miaoge¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng turned to look at Lu Miaoge, holding her slender hand and moving it slowly.


    This made Lu Miaoge¡¯s heart flutter with embarrassment, her breathing quickening, her beautiful, jade-like face flushing red, her cheeks stained with a crimson glow in the candlelight. S?a?ch* Th? N?v?lFir?(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°You, as the elder sister, should teach her well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Miaoge¡¯s gentle, watery face, sniffing the fragrance on her body, and spoke softly.


    The scene then went black.


    This year, Lu Changsheng was 28 years old, with seven wives, eleven concubines, and twenty-four maidservants!

 Chapter 127: Ten Years of Vengeance

    The sky was cloudless and clear.A flying boat slowly descended from the sky and landed outside Ruyi Region City.


    Lu Changsheng took out a transmission talisman and sent a message to Hong Yi and Li Feiyu.


    About an hour later, Hong Yi and Li Feiyu rushed out of the city.


    ¡°Brother Hong, Brother Feiyu,¡± Lu Changsheng greeted the two.


    He then introduced Hong Yi to Qu Zhenzhen and the children.


    After a brief introduction, Lu Changsheng had Qu Zhenzhen take the children to sit in the horse-drawn carriage and enter the city.


    ¡°Changseng, I heard from Brother Hong that the Chen Family was destroyed in Hongye Valley?¡±


    Li Feiyu asked, looking at Lu Changsheng.


    He had been paying attention to the situation in Qingzhu Mountain and Hongye Valley.


    It had been a long time, and he had finally received news about the Lu Family and the Chen Family.


    He was shocked to learn that the Lu Family had destroyed the Chen Family in Hongye Valley and didn¡¯t know what to make of it.


    ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded, not hiding anything.


    He briefly told Li Feiyu about the situation between the Lu Family and the Chen Family.


    At the same time, he asked Li Feiyu about his future plans.


    Was he going to continue living in the mortal world or return to Qingzhu Mountain?


    Lu Changsheng could see that Li Feiyu¡¯s cultivation was still at the Qi Refining Fourth Stage.


    In the mortal world, even with the small Spirit Gathering Array he had set up, cultivation was extremely difficult.


    It was far inferior to cultivating in a Spirit Vain like Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°No, my children are growing up, and my parents are taking care of them. I plan to spend the rest of the year with them and then head to the Immortal world to seek opportunities,¡± Li Feiyu said.


    He had never given up on his dream of cultivating immortality.


    He knew that if he didn¡¯t take a chance now, he would have no hope of reaching the Qi Refining later stages in this lifetime.


    ¡°Hongye Valley was destroyed, and the Lu Family, Bai Family, Yu Family, and Zheng Family will establish a market city there.¡±


    ¡°Once the market city is established, all sorts of businesses will flourish, and it will be a decent place to go.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up.


    According to his understanding, the Hongye Market City would be completed within a year or two.


    After its completion, to attract Rouge Cultivators, merchants would move in, and the four major families would offer various benefits and policies.


    At this stage, it would be a good opportunity for Rouge Cultivators.


    If Li Feiyu went to Hongye Market City, he could also take care of himself.


    After all, traveling to explore mysterious realms and secret territories was too dangerous in his opinion.


    It was a path that led to certain death.


    But he also knew that for an ordinary Rouge Cultivator like Li Feiyu, this was the only way to achieve immortality.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll consider it,¡±


    Li Feiyu said, nodding his head.


    ¡°Hongye Valley is going to be established as a market city?¡±


    Hong Yi asked, surprised, seeing an opportunity.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Brother Hong. If you¡¯re interested, you can take a look when the time comes.¡±


    ¡°If you want to buy a shop, I can also help facilitate the process,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Hong Yi.


    Now that he had settled his wife, concubines, and children in the mortal world, with the care of Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s estate, he was naturally willing to return the favor.


    After Hongye Market City was established, the several major families would put up some shops and residences for sale at a low price. S~?a??h the Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    If Hong Yi was interested, he could get a quota from the Lu Family.


    ¡°Thank you, Brother Lu. I¡¯ll discuss this with my father when I get back.¡±


    Hong Yi¡¯s face lit up when he heard this.


    He knew that the shops and residences in the newly established market city were not easy to buy.


    One needed qualifications.


    He didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to offer to help him get a quota.


    This made him inwardly marvel at Lu Changsheng¡¯s current status in the Lu Family.


    He didn¡¯t expect that in just ten years, the former farm boy who was once looked down upon would grow to this extent.


    He was also grateful that he had changed his attitude towards Lu Changsheng and established a good relationship with him.


    ¡°Brother Lu, you previously asked me to investigate the mastermind behind the murder of my sister-in-law¡¯s family. He is currently imprisoned in the marquis¡¯s dungeon.¡±


    Hong Yi spoke up.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take care of it, Brother Hong.¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced at Qu Zhenzhen in the horse-drawn carriage and nodded.


    Through Hong Yi¡¯s previous letter, Lu Changsheng already knew the specific details of the situation.


    As he had guessed, the cultivator was a demonic cultivator.


    He had cultivated a technique to absorb and refine, and he was worshipped in a small family.


    He relied on absorbing the cultivation of women and had people in the mortal world search for women with Spirit Roots.


    That¡¯s why Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s incident had happened.


    Lu Changsheng had brought Qu Zhenzhen here to handle this matter.


    ¡°Alright, Brother Lu, you can come to me when the time comes, and I¡¯ll send a message.¡±


    ¡°My father has also been wanting to meet you.¡±


    Hong Yi nodded and said.


    Then, the three of them continued to chat, discussing recent events and matters in the cultivation world.


    ¡°By the way, Brother Lu, do you have contact with Daoist Xiao, Daoist Zhao, and Daoist Han?¡±


    Hong Yi asked.


    ¡°I¡¯ve exchanged a few letters with Han Lin, but I don¡¯t have much contact with Daoist Xiao and Daoist Zhao,¡± Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    After the three-year agreement, they had made a ten-year agreement.


    But this ten-year period was too long.


    The friendship from back then might not be able to be maintained.


    And Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t the type of person who liked to socialize with others.


    So, over the years, he had only exchanged a few letters with Han Lin.


    He knew that the other party had become an artifact refining master.


    And he had learned that Xiao Xiyue had been taken as a disciple by a Core Formation true person.


    Later, Lu Changsheng wrote a congratulatory letter to Xiao Xiyue, and the other party had simply replied, and that was the end of it.


    ¡°I, on the other hand, have been exchanging letters with the three of them frequently,¡± Hong Yi said.


    His personality was different from Lu Changsheng¡¯s.


    After returning to the mortal world, he had continued to socialize with others.


    And he had always made an effort to maintain these relationships.


    Then, he told them about the recent situations of the three people.


    Xiao Xiyue had been taken as a disciple by a Core Formation true person and had already broken through to the late stages of Qi Refining, with hopes of achieving Foundation Establishment in the future.


    Zhao Qingqing had a six-grade Spirit Root and had become a pharmacist.


    But not long ago, she had exchanged letters with Han Lin and learned that Zhao Qingqing had awakened a hidden spiritual body, a plant-type spiritual body.


    This spiritual body didn¡¯t have any benefits for cultivation, but was good at cultivating spiritual medicine and treating illnesses.


    So, Zhao Qingqing had been taken as a disciple by the outer sect elder in charge of the medicine garden.


    ¡°Brother Han has become an artifact refining master, and now Brother Lu is a high-grade Talisman master. It¡¯s just me and Brother Li who are still struggling in the mortal world,¡± Hong Yi sighed.


    He thought back to the past, when he was the one with the best family background among the six of them.


    Although he was doing okay now, when compared to Lu Changsheng and the others, the gap was still significant.


    He was only slightly better than Li Feiyu.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Li Feiyu let out a soft sigh, not saying a word.


    Back when they made the three-year agreement, he was the one who was struggling the most among the six of them.


    Now, seven years had passed, and he was still the one who was struggling the most.


    The gap between him and the others was only growing wider.


    This was also the reason he wanted to go to the Immortal world and try his luck.


    ¡°Brother Feiyu,¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted Li Feiyu¡¯s shoulder, seeing his brother¡¯s frustration.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, it¡¯s just that seeing all of you like this makes me a bit sentimental,¡±


    Li Feiyu forced a smile.


    ¡°We only have two and a half years left until our ten-year agreement,¡±


    Hong Yi continued.


    ¡°I¡¯ll write to Daoist Xiao and the others to see if we can gather together.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m in,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He thought that as long as they could maintain their relationships, they should.


    But he didn¡¯t force the issue, choosing to go with the flow.


    After all, with the system by his side, he didn¡¯t need Hong Yi¡¯s help.


    Li Feiyu also nodded slightly.


    Although he didn¡¯t rely on others for help, he knew that maintaining these relationships would be beneficial to him.


    Just like now, his good relationships with Lu Changsheng and Hong Yi had brought him many conveniences in terms of cultivation resources and information.


    As the three of them chatted, the horse-drawn carriage arrived at the Lu Family¡¯s gate.


    Lu Lanshu, Lu Ziyue, Lu Qing¡¯er, Xia Ziyue, and others were standing at the gate with a group of children.


    It was clear that they knew Lu Changsheng was coming and were waiting for him.


    ¡°Brother Lu, I still have things to attend to, so I won¡¯t disturb your reunion,¡±


    Hong Yi said, getting up to leave.


    ¡°Okay, see you tomorrow,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, then looked at his wives and children.


    ¡°Husband, Daddy, Sister Zhenzhen, Aunt Qu!¡±


    The wives and children rushed to Lu Changsheng, revealing their joy at being reunited after a long time.


    Lu Wuyou and Lu Xile even ran over to hug Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Haha, did you miss your father?¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng hugged the children, rubbed their heads, and smiled.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    It had been over a year since they last saw each other, and the children had all grown up a lot.


    From their physique and movements, it was clear that they had a certain foundation in martial arts.


    This small improvement in their martial arts skills also had a slight effect on Lu Changsheng.


    However, this effect was too small.


    For Lu Changsheng, who was cultivating the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, it was almost negligible.


    ¡°Lanshu, it¡¯s been hard on you all these days,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, looking at his wives.


    ¡°It wasn¡¯t hard, husband,¡±


    The wives shook their heads, their eyes filled with gentle emotions.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go inside,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, not wanting to chat at the gate.


    He patted his eldest son Lu Ping¡¯an, who was almost as tall as him, and entered the estate with his wives and children.


    The Lu Family estate had undergone significant changes compared to a year and a half ago.


    There were many more guards, martial artists, servants, and maids in the estate.


    Lu Lanshu had instructed them beforehand, and they all bowed to Lu Changsheng, calling him ¡°Patriarch¡±.


    ¡°Heh heh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but chuckle.


    He wasn¡¯t used to being called ¡°Patriarch¡± yet.


    However, in the mortal world, after establishing a family and path, being called ¡°Patriarch¡± was normal.


    And at the age of 28, he wasn¡¯t young anymore.


    After settling the children, Lu Changsheng accompanied his wives and children to a lively and noisy family dinner.


    That night¡­


    ¡°Lanshu, Ziyue, Qing¡¯er, do you want to go back to Qingzhu Mountain?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked his wives, embracing them.


    Initially, he had sent his wives to the mortal world to take care of the children and prepare for his escape route.


    Now that the Lu Family¡¯s situation had stabilized, if the three women wanted to return to Qingzhu Mountain, he could take them back to live in Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°We¡¯re fine here with the children, husband,¡± the wives replied.


    The three women all shook their heads.


    They didn¡¯t want to go back to Qingzhu Mountain, but they also understood that Lu Changsheng was busy with his affairs and it was better for them to stay in the mortal world.


    Moreover, they knew that Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t bring the children back, and they couldn¡¯t bear to part with them.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll come back often,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said warmly.


    He still had a lot of feelings for his first three wives.


    As he spoke, he showed his emotions through his actions.


    The next day¡­


    ¡°Zhenzhen, you can stay at home, I¡¯ll go,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, looking at Qu Zhenzhen.


    Although this trip was to avenge Qu Zhenzhen, she didn¡¯t dare to kill anyone herself.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng could see that over the years, Qu Zhenzhen had been trying to forget her hatred and resentment.


    If she saw her enemy, it might bring back painful memories.


    ¡°Husband,¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen looked at Lu Changsheng, biting her lip, her eyes determined, clearly wanting to go.


    ¡°Then let¡¯s go,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, taking her hand, not saying much more.


    He brought Qu Zhenzhen to the Ruyi Marquis estate.


    The gatekeeper knew that Lu Changsheng had arrived and immediately went to report.


    Not only did Hong Yi come to greet them, but his father, Marquis Ru Yi, also came to welcome them personally.


    Marquis Ru Yi looked to be in his fifties, but Lu Changsheng knew through Hong Yi that he was actually over seventy years old and had over forty children.


    ¡°Qi Refining Seventh Stage,¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately saw Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s cultivation level.


    This level of cultivation was considered high in the mortal world.


    ¡°A small Spirit Gathering Array, a miniature Spirit Vain?¡±


    After entering the estate¡¯s inner courtyard, Lu Changsheng immediately sensed that there was a Spirit Vain beneath the estate.


    Similar to Niutou Mountain, it was an unranked Spirit Vain.


    But in the mortal world, having such an unranked Spirit Vain was already quite good.


    After briefly chatting with Marquis Ru Yi, Lu Changsheng followed Hong Yi to a underground palace.


    ¡°Lord Yi,¡±


    The two Innate Masters guarding the palace gate bowed to Hong Yi.


    ¡°Open the door.¡±


    Hong Yi directly ordered.


    As they entered the underground palace, they walked through a tunnel and saw that it was a prison.


    The air was damp and musty, and many people were imprisoned.


    ¡°Whenever a martial arts expert or cultivator causes trouble in Ruyi Region, Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s estate sends people to handle it and imprison them here.¡±


    ¡°Gongsun Hong is imprisoned deep inside.¡±


    Hong Yi explained to Lu Changsheng.


    Gongsun Hong was the cultivator who had killed Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s entire family.


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, holding Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s hand, and followed Hong Yi deeper into the prison.


    Many of the prison cells were empty, but some held prisoners.


    They were all heavily restrained, with iron chains and locks on their wrists and ankles.


    Anyone who could be imprisoned here must have considerable strength.


    They were either cultivators or at least Innate Masters.


    As they walked, the prisoners looked up, their eyes red with anger and hatred.


    Seeing Hong Yi, they seemed to see their arch-nemesis, and their eyes turned red with rage.


    Qu Zhenzhen saw this scene and felt a sense of fear, tightly holding onto Lu Changsheng¡¯s arm.


    Although she was a Qi Refining third-stage cultivator, her gentle nature hadn¡¯t changed much.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay,¡±


    Lu Changsheng comforted her, holding her hand.


    Not just Qu Zhenzhen, but even Lu Changsheng himself felt uncomfortable in this situation.


    After all, he had seen the most brutal scenes, including the massacre in Hongye Valley.


    But this scene was even more disturbing.


    ¡°Brother Lu, sister-in-law, this is Gongsun Hong,¡±


    Hong Yi stopped and pointed to a cell.


    Inside the cell was a old man in his sixties, with gray hair, a pale face, and purple lips.


    He was heavily restrained, with iron chains and locks on his wrists and ankles, and looked like he was on the verge of death.


    ¡°Gongsun Hong,¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen knew that this was the true culprit who had killed her entire family.


    Her heart was filled with hatred and anger.


    But at the same time, she thought of her parents who had died because of her, and her heart was filled with sadness.


    ¡°Zhenzhen, let me handle it,¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw his wife¡¯s expression and sighed.


    He understood Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s personality.


    He had expected that even if the killer was in front of her, Qu Zhenzhen would only feel sadness and helplessness.


    It¡¯s hard to have the kind of anger, hatred, and satisfaction of revenge towards an enemy.


    One is a matter of character.


    Moreover, after so many years, the hatred has been suppressed for too long.


    Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s eyes turned red as she nodded slightly.


    She felt uneasy and even nauseous as she entered the dungeon.


    At this moment, letting her take revenge by killing someone would be difficult.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    Lu Changsheng snapped his fingers.


    A white light sword aura burst out, directly ending Gong Sunhong¡¯s life and beheading him.


    When he saved Qu Zhenzhen earlier, he was worried that the mysterious cultivator behind the scenes would find them.


    But now, after more than seven years, killing the opponent was as easy as killing a chicken.


    ¡°Wuuu, husband.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen saw Gong Sunhong die, her whole body trembling, tears welling up in her eyes as she tightly hugged Lu Changsheng.


    Although she felt a sense of satisfaction from taking revenge, she was more filled with emptiness and sorrow.


    She knew that her parents and family would never come back.


    ¡°Alas.¡±


    Lu Changsheng hugged his wife, gently stroking her hair, comforting Qu Zhenzhen.


    If it weren¡¯t for giving his wife a sense of closure, and if the other party hadn¡¯t insisted on coming, he wouldn¡¯t have brought Qu Zhenzhen to this place.


    After taking revenge, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t linger.


    He put away Gongsun Hong¡¯s head and said goodbye to Hong Yi and left.


    He left with Qu Zhenzhen, riding on a steel-feathered eagle, they headed towards the East Yang Region, Zhoushan Prefecture.


    A day later.


    The two arrived at Zhoushan Prefecture.


    ¡°Father, mother, wuuu¡ª¡±


    Looking at the desolate and overgrown courtyard, Qu Zhenzhen finally couldn¡¯t hold back her tears.


    Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh.


    He comforted his wife and set up a grave for her deceased parents.


    Later, he asked someone to repair the dilapidated mansion and have someone guard it long-term.


    So that in the future, when Qu Zhenzhen came to pay her respects, she wouldn¡¯t feel so sad and heartbroken.


    At the same time, he was also thinking that in the future, when his brother-in-law, who had walked the demonic path, returned, he would know that his sister was still alive, and she was taken care of by a good person.

 Chapter 128: The Birth of a Child With Spiritual Body, Double Draw!

    After paying respects to Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s parents, Lu Changsheng returned to Ruyi Region City.He spent three days in Ruyi Region City, accompanying his wife and children, before leaving with Xia Ziyue and Qu Zhenzhen.


    He didn¡¯t return to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Instead, he headed directly to Julong Market.


    One reason was that he didn¡¯t want to make an extra trip.


    Another reason was that he still had use for the flying boat.


    He needed to send the servants and children in the city to the secular world.


    Five days later, the flying boat landed outside Julong Market.


    Lu Changsheng got temporary identity cards for the two women and entered the city.


    When he returned to Qingzhu Mountain earlier, nine women were pregnant, and seven had already given birth.


    The remaining two would give birth in two months.


    ¡°Now I already have 18 children with Spirit Roots, but I don¡¯t know if these two children will have Spirit Roots.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat expectant.


    Both of these servants were purchased from the White Jade Tower and had ninth-grade Spirit Roots.


    So, the children in their wombs had a high probability of having Spirit Roots.


    However, it was difficult for both to have Spirit Roots.


    Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t too concerned about it.


    After settling Qu Zhenzhen and Xia Ziyue, Lu Changsheng took Xia Ziyue to the neighboring courtyard.


    This was the courtyard where Xia Long had once lived.


    He wanted his daughter to see her father¡¯s old residence.


    Looking at the empty and dusty courtyard, thinking of her deceased father, Xia Ziyue was very sad and tearful.


    Lu Changsheng, who couldn¡¯t bear to see this scene, also let out a sigh.


    He could only try to comfort her.


    Letting her cry and shout ¡°Father¡± all night, filling the emptiness in her heart.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng went to the East District Lu Family¡¯s mansion.


    He paid respects to the second elder, who had already arrived, and took over the management of the Spirit Talisman shop.


    In the past half year, the shop¡¯s business had been affected by the lack of high-quality Talismans and the decrease in top-grade Talismans supplied by the fourth elder.


    Faced with this situation, the Lu Family¡¯s method was simple.


    They promoted sales, provided more high-quality Talismans, and let the business recover.


    ¡­¡­


    In the blink of an eye, three months passed.


    In these three months, only Xiao Qing, who had stayed behind, was pregnant.


    It wasn¡¯t that Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t want to have more children.


    The servants with Spirit Roots had just given birth and needed to recover.


    Xia Ziyue¡¯s cultivation had just broken through the Qi Refining third stage.


    Lu Changsheng was waiting for Xia Ziyue to break through the Qi Refining fourth stage, and then he would consider having more children.


    As for Baihe, Haitang, and other ordinary servants without Spirit Roots, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t plan to have more children with them, especially with so many wives and servants already.


    After all, it was about quality over quantity.


    ¡°It¡¯s been over three months since I came out, it¡¯s time to go back.¡±


    In the Spirit Talisman shop, Lu Changsheng finished his meditation, opened his eyes, and let out a soft sigh.


    He was preparing to return to Qingzhu Mountain to see his wives and children.


    He didn¡¯t return to Qingzhu Mountain directly.


    Instead, he rode the flying boat, bringing Qu Zhenzhen, Baihe, Haitang, and a group of children to the secular world.


    As for Xia Ziyue, he temporarily settled her in Julong Market.


    One reason was that Julong Market needed someone to take care of it.


    Another reason was that it was not suitable for him to bring people back home, especially since he had just married Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan.


    After settling the servants and children in the secular world, Lu Changsheng spent two days there before returning to Qingzhu Mountain with Qu Zhenzhen.


    After returning to Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng returned the flying boat.


    He spent three days at home, accompanying his wives and children.


    The Yin-Yang Harmony Technique¡¯s Five Elements Inheritance Method also came in handy at this time.


    However, this method wasn¡¯t foolproof.


    It only increased the probability.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t know how effective it would be.


    Three days later, amidst the reluctance of his wives, Lu Changsheng rode the steel-feathered eagle, bringing Jiang Louyue back to Julong Market.


    ¡­¡­


    Blue Cloud Sect.


    Rainbow Peak, Mingyue Residence.


    Xiao Xiyue wore a white dress, her face cold and elegant, her aura refined and quiet, like a celestial being.


    ¡°Clouds without emotions, moon without emotions.¡±


    She looked at her cultivation technique, the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    She had already mastered the technique and cultivated to the Qi Refining ninth stage.


    However, she still couldn¡¯t grasp the essence of the technique¡¯s realm and couldn¡¯t comprehend it.


    After thinking for a long time, Xiao Xiyue let out a soft sigh, took the technique, and went to the top of Rainbow Peak¡¯s palace.


    As soon as she arrived, she saw a tall, slender figure with a rainbow-colored dress, standing at the railing, gazing into the distance.


    From the side, one could see that the beauty¡¯s loose, rainbow-colored dress outlined her proud and slender figure, like a mountain peak.


    Her black, silky hair cascaded down to her waist, as if trying to cover her mature and plump moon-like buttocks.


    ¡°Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue called out respectfully.


    She couldn¡¯t remember when it started, but it was probably three or four years ago that her master began to like sitting alone, gazing into the distance.


    ¡°Xiyue, you¡¯ve come. Is there something on your mind?¡±


    Yun Wanshang turned to look at her, and a faint smile appeared on her exquisite face.


    ¡°Master, I¡¯ve disappointed you. I still can¡¯t grasp the essence of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue took out the technique and spoke softly.


    ¡°Alas.¡±


    Yun Wanshang looked at her former lively and clever disciple, who had become calm and quiet after cultivating the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique. Her beautiful eyes were now calm and peaceful, her aura refined and sacred. She let out a soft sigh.


    ¡°Xiyue, what is your understanding of the first stage of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, ¡®clouds without emotions, moon without emotions¡¯?¡±


    Yun Wanshang asked.


    ¡°The clouds and moon are in the sky, but the moon is thousands of miles away from the clouds, and they don¡¯t affect each other. Naturally, the clouds are without emotions, and the moon is also without emotions.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue opened her mouth and explained her understanding.


    ¡°Xiyue, the clouds reflect the moon¡¯s light, casting a colorful shadow on the ground. From the perspective of people on the ground, the moon is in the clouds, and the clouds are embracing the moon.They are both interdependent and inseparable.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, to achieve the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, one must first experience emotional trials, joys and sorrows, and only then can one deeply understand the essence of forgetting emotions.¡±


    ¡°I previously asked Master Yun to refine the Red Dust Pill, thinking that it would help you understand the Red Dust¡¯s turmoil and transcend this step. But now it seems that you must rely on yourself.¡±


    Yun Wanshang said.


    Although she hadn¡¯t cultivated the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, as a Core Formation true person, her insight was naturally extraordinary. She knew the subtleties of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    ¡°Experiencing emotional trials.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue naturally knew what experiencing emotional trials meant.


    It meant experiencing the joys and sorrows of the world.


    But after cultivating the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, she could clearly feel herself becoming more and more indifferent.


    She was rarely moved by emotions, and her feelings were no longer disturbed.


    In this situation, wanting to experience joys and sorrows was too difficult.


    As for love¡­


    After cultivating the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, Xiao Xiyue no longer knew what love was.


    ¡°Xiyue, if you can¡¯t succeed, then don¡¯t cultivate the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.¡±


    ¡°This technique, if not cultivated successfully, can lead to obsession and madness, wasting one¡¯s own potential.¡±


    ¡°With your innate talent, even if you don¡¯t cultivate the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, you can still establish a flawless foundation.¡±


    Yun Wanshang spoke up, saying:


    ¡°Xiyue, if you can¡¯t succeed, then don¡¯t cultivate the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.¡±


    At first, she had hesitated about whether to let Xiao Xiyue cultivate this technique.


    But five years ago, after experiencing a emotional trial herself, her mindset and thoughts had changed.


    She gradually realized that emotional trials weren¡¯t so easy to overcome.


    One misstep, and you could get trapped in them.


    Xiao Xiyue was silent for a moment before speaking softly: ¡°Master, I want to try again.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll give you three more years, Xiyue. If you still can¡¯t succeed in three years, then give up on this Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.¡±


    Yun Wanshang looked at her disciple, speaking firmly.


    ¡°Xiyue, listens to the master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s calm and quiet eyes revealed a hint of warm and lively smile.


    ¡­¡­


    Half a year later.


    Qingzhu Valley.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun were supporting Lu Miaohuan outside the delivery room.


    Lu Yuanding was also nearby.


    The Patriarch was pacing back and forth, his fists clenched and relaxed repeatedly, his face tense with anxiety.


    The reason was simple.


    Lu Miaohuan was about to give birth.


    ¡°Father-in-law, don¡¯t worry, Lu Miaohuan has a Qi Refining sixth stage cultivation, she¡¯ll be fine.¡±


    Lu Changsheng tried to comfort him, but it was the first time he had seen the Patriarch so anxious.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Yuanding nodded, but still stared at the delivery room, his face tense with worry.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t know what to say.


    Saying too much would make it seem like he didn¡¯t care about his wife and child.


    Suddenly, a clear and loud baby cry came from the delivery room.


    The people outside were shocked, their faces filled with joy.


    At the same time, Lu Changsheng felt a strong, intense sensation, a mysterious and profound feeling.


    Two system prompts sounded in his mind:


    ¡¾Congratulations, host, on giving birth to 20 children with Spirit Roots, earning a chance to draw a prize!¡¿


    ¡¾Congratulations, host, on giving birth to a child with a spiritual body for the first time, earning a chance to draw a prize!¡¿


    ¡°What, a spiritual body!¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard the two system prompts, and his heart was like a stormy sea, overflowing with joy.


    He never thought that Lu Miaohuan¡¯s child would not only have a Spirit Root but also a spiritual body!


    A spiritual body was a rare occurrence, and he hadn¡¯t even dared to hope that his child would have one.


    Having a Spirit Root was already satisfying enough.


    But the surprise was even more unexpected.


    In his 90th child, he had finally given birth to a child with a spiritual body!


    Lu Yuanding saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s excited and joyful expression and nodded in satisfaction.


    He thought that Lu Changsheng was not bad.


    He was showing such joy and excitement when his daughter gave birth to a child.


    This showed that he truly loved and cared for Lu Miaohuan.


    He immediately urged Lu Changsheng, ¡°It¡¯s born, it¡¯s born, Changseng, quickly go take a look!¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t even check the system to see the child¡¯s Spirit Root and spiritual body situation.


    He immediately pushed open the door and entered.


    ¡°Congratulations, Master, it¡¯s a little boy!¡±


    The midwife saw Lu Changsheng and said with a happy face.


    ¡°Great, great.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded happily, took out two spirit stones as a gift, and then went to the bedside.


    Looking at Lu Miaohuan, who was holding the child and looked a bit weak, he grasped her hand and said, ¡°Huanhuan, thank you for your hard work.¡±


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, it hurts.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan looked at Lu Changsheng and said with a pitiful expression.


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault, I made you suffer.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately comforted her.


    Then he looked at the child and said, ¡°This is our child, so lovely.¡±


    Ordinary children were usually wrinkled and ugly when they were born.


    But Lu Changsheng knew that children born to cultivators would have rosy and radiant skin, not wrinkled and ugly.


    Such children, even if they didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root, would still be martial arts prodigies in the future.


    ¡°Hehe, so small.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan looked at the child in her arms and smiled, stretching out her hand to tease the baby.


    The child didn¡¯t cry, but looked around curiously with its big, black eyes, taking in the world.


    ¡°We should go pay our respects to Father-in-law.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    He didn¡¯t want to keep Lu Yuanding waiting outside.


    The couple then carried the child out of the room.


    ¡°Ah, my dear grandson, let me take a look.¡±


    Lu Yuanding, who had been waiting anxiously outside the door, couldn¡¯t help but rush over excitedly when he saw Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaohuan holding the baby.


    His eyes were beaming with joy, and he didn¡¯t resemble the usual calm and composed Lu Family Patriarch.


    He reached out to touch the baby¡¯s face, and the baby let out a loud cry.


    ¡°Haha, Yushu, our grandchild has been born!¡±


    ¡°Your grandson has been born, did you hear that?¡±


    Lu Yuanding couldn¡¯t help but laugh, and his eyes became moist.


    Everyone knew that Lu Yuanding was thinking of his wife, Lu Miaohuan¡¯s mother.


    ¡°Oh, oh, oh, don¡¯t cry, don¡¯t cry.¡±


    Lu Yuanding started to coax the baby.


    ¡°Changseng, let¡¯s name this child Qingshan.¡±


    Lu Yuanding suggested.


    Lu Yuanding had mentioned the naming of the child before.


    The boy would be named Qingshan, and the girl would be named Qingzhu.


    ¡°I will listen to my father-in-law¡¯s decision.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    They had already decided on so many names.


    He didn¡¯t really care about the naming process.


    He thought it was all the same, whoever chose the name.


    He also knew that Lu Yuanding chose this name because of Qingzhu Mountain.


    In this joyful atmosphere, they continued to coax the baby, and after finishing dinner, Lu Changsheng finally had some free time.


    ¡°System.¡±


    Lu Changsheng arrived at the study, muttering to himself.


    ¡¾Name: Lu Changsheng¡¿


    ¡¾Identity: Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family Son-in-law¡¿


    ¡¾Cultivation: Qi Refining 8th Stage¡¿


    ¡¾Lifespan: 29/155¡¿


    ¡¾Talent: Six-Rank Spirit Root, Metallic Body (Medium-grade Spirit Body)¡¿


    ¡¾Skills: Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, Yin-Yang Harmony Technique, Immortal Posture Technique¡¿


    ¡¾Spells: Seven Stars Sword Light, Seven Stars Sword Shield, Seven Stars Sword Escape¡­¡¿


    ¡¾Items: Golden Brick Talisman, Black Dragon Magic Bead, Demonic Curse of Fate, Substitute Talisman, Xuan Yuan Bead, Second-Grade Puppet¡­¡¿


    ¡¾Skills: Talisman Crafting (2nd Grade), Puppetry (2nd Grade)¡¿


    ¡¾Spirit Pets: Nine Netherworld Hound, Peach Blossom Gu¡¿


    ¡¾Children: 90/97¡¿


    ¡°Metallic Body? This is my child¡¯s spirit body?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his talent panel and saw that he had gained a Metallic Body.


    He immediately knew that this was his son, Lu Qingshan¡¯s spirit body.


    He looked at his children¡¯s panel, and his heart was slightly moved.


    ¡¾Name: Lu Qingshan¡¿


    ¡¾Lifespan: 1/84¡¿


    ¡¾Talent: Six-Rank Spirit Root, Metallic Body (Medium-grade Spirit Body)¡¿


    ¡¾Cultivation: None¡¿


    ¡°Indeed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw his son¡¯s panel and thought to himself.


    Not only did he have a Six-Rank Spirit Root, but also a Metallic Body.


    ¡°Metallic Body, one of the more common five-element spirit bodies.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what attribute my son¡¯s Spirit Root is biased towards.¡±


    ¡°If his Spirit Root is biased towards the metal attribute, even if it¡¯s a Six-Rank Spirit Root, as long as he cultivates metal-attribute techniques, his cultivation speed won¡¯t be inferior to a high-grade Spirit Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart was filled with excitement and joy.


    Because he had been curious about spirit bodies and had looked at a lot of information about them, including Xia Ziyue¡¯s spirit body.


    He knew about some common spirit bodies.


    This Metallic Body was one of them.


    Although it wasn¡¯t a rare spirit body, it was still a spirit body.


    He knew that with this spirit body, paired with a Spirit Root of the same attribute, cultivating metal-attribute techniques would increase his cultivation speed, comparable to a high-grade Spirit Root.


    Moreover, not only would his cultivation speed increase, but the power of his techniques and divine abilities would also increase, surpassing those of the same rank.


    ¡°It¡¯s best if it¡¯s a metal-attribute Spirit Root, but it¡¯s not a problem if it¡¯s not.¡±


    ¡°And I have the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, so I don¡¯t have to worry about which attribute technique to cultivate, unless the child has a mutated Spirit Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a sigh of relief.


    He had higher expectations for his child¡¯s future.


    This was the first genius in the Lu Family.


    All the previous children had low-grade Spirit Roots.


    But this one not only had a medium-grade Spirit Root but also a spirit body.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng sat down to cultivate.


    Through personal experience, Lu Changsheng wanted to feel the effects of this Metallic Body.


    After a while¡­


    ¡°Because the child has just been born, is the spirit body still growing?¡±


    Lu Changsheng simply cultivated for a bit and could feel that when he absorbed and released spiritual energy, the metal-attribute spiritual energy was more smooth and unobstructed.


    However, the effect wasn¡¯t particularly astonishing or transformative.


    He suspected that it was because the child had just been born, and this Metallic Body, like the Spirit Root, was still growing and needed time to fully develop.


    ¡°I cultivate the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, and this Metallic Body mainly adds to my metal based techniques. It doesn¡¯t help much with my cultivation.¡±


    ¡°The metal-attribute spiritual energy is too fast, and it might even affect the balance of my cultivation of other attributes.¡±


    ¡°Unless I have more children in the future, each giving me a five-element spirit body.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He knew that this spirit body was best paired with corresponding attribute techniques.


    If he cultivated techniques of other attributes, it might even be affected.


    And his Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique required maintaining a balance of the seven attributes of yin and yang.


    Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t too concerned about it.


    He remembered that he still had two chances to draw rewards and thought to himself, ¡°System, draw rewards.¡±


    Immediately, the system¡¯s large wheel of fortune appeared.


    ¡°Start drawing rewards!¡± s?a??h th? N0??F?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think much and directly started drawing rewards.


    Suddenly, a golden light rapidly rotated on the wheel and finally stopped at ¡®Pill¡¯.


    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained a Third-Grade Condensed Core Pill!¡¿


    ¡¾The reward has been sent to the system space, and the host can view it at any time¡¿


    A Pill icon appeared on the wheel, accompanied by a system notification sound.


    ¡°A Condensed Core Pill!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was surprised to see that he had drawn this reward.


    He naturally knew what this Condensed Core Pill was.


    It was similar to a Foundation Establishment Pill.


    But it was much more precious than a Foundation Establishment Pill.


    It could help Foundation Establishment cultivators increase their chances of forming a Core and improve the quality of their pills.


    For many cultivators, a Foundation Establishment Pill was a luxury, and one pill was hard to come by.


    And this Condensed Core Pill, which helped with Core Formation, was even more precious.


    ¡¾Pill:Condensed Core Pill¡¿


    ¡¾Quality: Third Grade¡¿


    ¡¾Description: Consuming this pill during the breakthrough to the Core Formation stage can increase the success rate by 30% and improve the quality of the pill.¡¿


    Information about the Condensed Core Pill appeared in the system space.


    ¡°It increases the Core Formation success rate by 30% and also improves the quality of the pill.¡±


    ¡°It seems that this Condensed Core Pill is similar to the Longevity Pill I drew earlier, a top-grade Condensed Core Pill, which is why it has such an effect.¡±


    ¡°With this Condensed Core Pill, I won¡¯t have to worry about Core Formation after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face lit up with joy.


    He had originally thought of drawing a Foundation Establishment pill.


    But unexpectedly, he drew a Condensed Core Pill that was even more advanced and precious than a Foundation Establishment pill.


    ¡°However, Core Formation is still a bit far off for me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a gentle sigh and didn¡¯t bother to look at the Condensed Core Pill again.


    He prepared to store it in the system space.


    He would take it out when he needed it later.


    ¡°Let¡¯s continue drawing!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the system¡¯s large wheel in front of him and continued to draw.


    This was his first time drawing multiple times in a row.


    Having just drawn a Condensed Core Pill, he was hoping to draw something he could use.


    Although the Condensed Core Pill was precious, it was useless to him at his current stage, and he could only leave it aside.


    As he continued to draw, the golden light on the system¡¯s wheel spun around and finally stopped at the ¡®Pet¡¯ category.

 Chapter 129: Li Feiyu Left, The Death of Lu Familys Ancestor!

    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the ¡®Six-Winged Golden Silkworm¡¯ larva!¡¿¡¾The reward has been sent to the system space, and the Host can view it at any time.¡¿


    A golden light flashed, and a silkworm pattern with double wings emerged from the large turntable, accompanied by a system prompt tone.


    ¡°Six-Winged Golden Silkworm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the reward drawn from the system, raising an eyebrow.


    Who would have thought that among the pets, there were not only beasts but also insects?


    ¡°It seems that the pet lottery includes all sorts of living creatures, including birds, beasts, scales, insects, plants, and more.¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, If I drew a plant based demon pet I won¡¯t have to worry about cultivating the Heavenly Spirit Plant for the ¡®Heaven and Earth Immortality Method¡¯ in the future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He hadn¡¯t forgotten the ¡®Heaven and Earth Immortality Method¡¯ he had obtained from Xiaolong.


    He had been thinking that once he had the power and conditions, he would let his wives and children cultivate and become immortals.


    But he didn¡¯t think about it too much.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind stirred, and he looked at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm he had just drawn.


    ¡¾Rare Insect: Six-Winged Golden Silkworm¡¿


    ¡¾Rank: Top-Heavenly Tier¡¿


    ¡¾Description: One of the ancient, rare, and exotic insects, which takes 100 years to lay eggs and 100 years to hatch into a larva. The newly hatched larva has only one pair of wings, and it grows into three pairs of wings when mature. It is not afraid of divine abilities and has a brutal and violent nature, but is difficult to tame due to its low intelligence.¡¿


    ¡°Wow, an Top-Heavenly Tier rare insect?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s even higher than the Nine Netherworld Hound¡¯s bloodline.¡±


    ¡°I wonder how long it will take to cultivate the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm to its peak.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself as he looked at the information about the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    He was most concerned about how long it would take to raise the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    After all, the most difficult part of raising pets for him was the cultivation phase.


    It would take dozens or even hundreds of years to cultivate, which was really exhausting.


    For example, the Nine Netherworld Hound had been in the initial stage for many years.


    It was only half a year ago that Lu Changsheng had finally saved up enough money to buy some spirit beast pellets, which Lu Ping¡¯an would feed it occasionally.


    Now, it was almost at the mid-stage of the first rank.


    As for the system¡¯s introduction that the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm was brutal and violent, with low intelligence and difficult to tame, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t take it to heart.


    What did it matter to him that it was hard to tame?


    ¡°Extract!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind stirred, and he took out the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm from the system space.


    Immediately, a small, inch-long, golden-colored silkworm appeared, with a pair of thin, cicada-like wings on its back.


    The wings flowed with a faint golden light, and its body radiated a brutal, murderous aura.


    ¡°Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, it takes 100 years to lay eggs, 100 years to hatch, and once hatched, the larva is as strong as iron, comparable to magical weapons, and immune to Primary Level spells.¡±


    ¡°It takes 200 years to grow from a larva to a four-winged stage, with a third stage of power, and another 1,000 years to grow from four wings to six wings, reaching the fourth stage peak.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm in his hand, and he had a general understanding of its situation.


    It was indeed powerful.


    The newly hatched larva already had the power of a late-stage first rank.


    After a few decades, it would have the power of a second-rank Foundation Establishment.


    After the first transformation, it would grow a second pair of wings, reaching the third stage of power.


    And after another 1,000 years, it would grow a third pair of wings, reaching the fourth stage peak, comparable to the fifth rank.


    For a demonic beast, this time wasn¡¯t long.


    But for Lu Changsheng, this time was too long.


    ¡°Right now, pets are still somewhat useless for me, and can¡¯t directly increase my power.¡±


    ¡°But if these pets can be cultivated and grown, they will all be unparalleled existences of the same rank.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed and shook his head.


    He then tried to sense the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm in front of him.


    Like the Nine Netherworld Hound and Peach Blossom Gu, this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm had a connection with him.


    But, as the system introduction said, this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm was brutal and violent, with low intelligence, and couldn¡¯t communicate properly.


    It could only receive simple commands.


    Such as killing.


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the system having already tamed it for me, this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm would probably kill anyone it sees.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll just raise it for now, and if I can find a way to drive and tame it, the growth of this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm will likely accelerate greatly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, and didn¡¯t continue to look at it.


    He put the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm into the Love-locking Gu¡¯s spirit beast bag.


    The Love-locking Gu, which seemed to be on the verge of death, suddenly stirred, as if it was afraid of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    Lu Changsheng saw this scene, and couldn¡¯t help but think of Meng Xiaochan.


    She was clearly an expert in taming demonic beasts.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how to cultivate the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.¡±


    ¡°If I had the corresponding cultivation method, my growth rate would increase significantly.¡±


    However, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think much about it.


    He and the other party were connected only because of the Love-locking Gu.


    Now, he didn¡¯t know where the other party had gone.


    Moreover, cultivating a rare and exotic insect like the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm was likely to be very difficult.


    Jin State, in the vast wilderness of the southern mountains¡­


    A purple-clad young girl was driving a group of insects, killing several demonic beasts.


    After the insects and a blood-red spider had devoured the demonic beasts¡¯ corpses, the girl continued on her journey.


    When she emerged from the wilderness, she saw a majestic, mysterious mountain peak shrouded in purple-black clouds, and her face lit up with excitement.


    ¡°Grandma told me that our Ancestor was from one of the three great demonic gates of the Jin Kingdom, the Heavenly Web Weaver of the Five Poisons Sect.¡±


    ¡°I possess the Thousand Poison Body, and I can join the Five Poisons Sect with Grandma¡¯s token.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity I lost the Love-locking Gu; otherwise, I might have become the Holy Maiden of the Five Poisons Sect.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan gazed at the Spirit Vain Mountain before her, feeling a pang of regret.


    When she thought of the Love-locking Gu, her heart skipped a beat.


    She remembered the young man with the handsome face and upright posture.


    ¡°It¡¯s said that the Five Poisons Sect¡¯s unique Phoenix Gu can cultivate the Great Phoenix Nirvana Technique, allowing one to be reborn from the ashes, washing away all impurities.¡±


    ¡°I wonder if it can remove the effects of the Love-locking Gu.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan suddenly thought to herself.


    But as soon as she had this thought, her heart began to flutter.


    She shook her head, dispelling the idea.


    ¡°Who goes there?¡±


    Two black-clad disciples stood guard at the mountain gate, looking at Meng Xiaochan and asking.


    The Five Poisons Mountain was the site of the Five Poisons Sect, and not just anyone could approach it freely.


    ¡°I am Meng Xiaochan, a descendant of the Heavenly Web Weaver of the Five Poisons Sect.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan took out a token from her sleeve and handed it to one of the disciples.


    ¡°A descendant of the Heavenly Web Weaver!?¡±


    The two disciples examined the token, exchanging a glance.


    One of them immediately said, ¡°Please wait, I¡¯ll go report this.¡±


    About the time it took to burn an incense stick¡­


    A purple light flashed from the Five Poisons Mountain, and in the blink of an eye, a figure appeared before Meng Xiaochan.


    ¡°Greetings, Heavenly Web Weaver!¡±


    The remaining purple-clad disciple saw the arriving figure and hastily bowed in respect.


    ¡°You are the descendant of the Master.¡±


    The person who arrived was a 28- or 29-year-old purple-clad woman.


    Her face was breathtakingly beautiful, with skin as white as snow.


    Her slender, jade-like legs were perfectly proportioned.


    Her two crystal-like jade feet were as white as jade, without a single blemish, like a work of art that made one want to hold them gently.


    Her luxurious purple silk clothes accentuated her slender yet curvaceous figure, exuding an irresistible charm.


    Her narrow, phoenix-like eyes were deep and mysterious, radiating an otherworldly allure as she gazed at Meng Xiaochan.


    A teardrop mole under her phoenix-like eyes added to her enchanting beauty, making her even more captivating.


    ¡°Greetings, senior,¡± Meng Xiaochan bowed respectfully.


    She took out a few insect eggs from her storage bag and released a blood-red spider.


    ¡°The Blood Jade Spider, it seems you are truly the descendant of the Master.¡±


    The purple-clad woman nodded slightly, her expression warm and gentle. ¡°You¡¯ve come to the Five Poisons Mountain, so you have to join our Five Poisons Sect.¡±


    ¡°Yes, senior, I want to join the Five Poisons Sect,¡±


    Meng Xiaochan replied respectfully.


    ¡°Since you are the descendant of the Heavenly Web Weaver, are you willing to become my disciple?¡±


    The purple-clad woman looked at Meng Xiaochan, smiling.


    ¡°I am willing!¡±


    Meng Xiaochan replied, bowing in respect.


    ¡°Good, from today on, you will be my disciple, Nangong Miluo.¡±


    Nangong Miluo chuckled and led Meng Xiaochan into the Five Poisons Mountain.


    Ten days after Lu Miaohuan gave birth¡­


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s child was also born.


    It was a girl.


    This child also had a Spirit Root.


    But it was only a seventh-grade Spirit Root. s?a??h th? N?v?lFir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expectations had been raised because of Lu Miaohuan¡¯s child.


    Seeing that the child only had a seventh-grade Spirit Root, he felt a slight disappointment.


    However, he quickly adjusted his mindset.


    After all, having a Spirit Root was already a blessing.


    It was impossible for everyone to be born with exceptional talents.


    ¡°This is also the result of superior upbringing and education, I suppose,¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    This time, Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan¡¯s child was born with a bit of luck involved.


    However, this also proves that the higher the parents¡¯ cultivation, the higher the quality of the Spirit Root, and the higher the probability of the child having a Spirit Root.


    The quality of the Spirit Root is also more likely to be better.


    After Lu Miaoge gave birth to her child, Lu Changsheng stayed at Qingzhu Mountain for three days before returning to Julong Market.


    Because both women had given birth, he had already taken a long leave of absence, so he didn¡¯t want to delay any further.


    After returning to Julong Market, Lu Changsheng found some books about insects and purchased various spiritual materials to try to raise the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, experimenting with different feeding methods.


    Blood!


    The Six-Winged Golden Silkworm had no qualms about blood.


    This made Lu Changsheng think to himself that the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm was indeed extremely vicious.


    Two months later¡­


    Lu Changsheng returned to the mortal world to visit his wives and children.


    On this day, Li Feiyu also came to bid farewell to Lu Changsheng.


    He said he was preparing to leave Ruyi Region City to venture into the Immortal World.


    ¡°Feiyu, where are you planning to go to cultivate?¡± Lu Changsheng asked aloud.


    He had previously mentioned the Hongye Valley market.


    He had also said that Hongye Valley market would be completed and opened in about half a year.


    But looking at Li Feiyu¡¯s expression, it was clear that he didn¡¯t plan to go to Hongye Valley market.


    Lu Changsheng roughly understood Li Feiyu¡¯s thoughts.


    He knew that his friend had his own pride and stubbornness, and didn¡¯t want to rely on him for an easy life.


    He knew that going to Hongye market would be difficult and wouldn¡¯t lead to much achievement.


    ¡°For now, I haven¡¯t decided, but I plan to take a look at Qingluan Immortal City,¡±


    Li Feiyu said with a carefree expression.


    ¡°Qingluan Immortal City.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat when he heard this.


    He naturally knew about Qingluan Immortal City.


    Jiang Country had three great immortal cities.


    Jiuxiao Immortal City, Dream Immortal City, and Qingluan Immortal City.


    Jiuxiao Immortal City is located in the central part of Jiang Country. It is the first immortal city in Jiang Country. It is a prosperous immortal market.


    Dream Immortal City was located in the northern border of Jiang Country, backed by the vast and mysterious Great Dream Marsh.


    This lake was boundless and endless, shrouded in mist for centuries, able to block the divine sense of cultivators.


    It was said that even Core Formation true persons who entered it would never return.


    So no one knew what lay beyond Great Dream Marsh.


    There were rumors that it was a forbidden area, a place of absolute danger.


    There were also rumors that it was a more vast and prosperous cultivation realm.


    Qingluan Immortal City was located in the southern border of Jiang Country, near the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range, and bordered the Yue Country.


    Not only could one go to the mountain range to temper themselves and hunt demonic beasts for money, but they could also go to the Yue Country to exchange with Yue Country cultivators.


    Many Yue Country cultivators would gather at Qingluan Immortal City, making it a sacred place for Rouge Cultivators.


    Many Rouge Cultivators who wanted to make a name for themselves would go to Qingluan Immortal City to take a chance.


    But similarly, this place was extremely dangerous.


    The danger level was estimated to be tens of times that of Julong Market.


    Every year, countless cultivators would lose their lives in the wilderness.


    ¡°I want to see the cultivation realm, it¡¯s so big.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that Qingluan Immortal City is a sacred place for Rouge Cultivators, and as a Rouge Cultivator, I naturally have to go take a look.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not saying I¡¯ll mix in or anything, but I¡¯ll just take a look at this cultivation realm.¡±


    Li Feiyu laughed.


    He had investigated Qingluan Immortal City and knew its dangers.


    But danger and opportunity coexisted.


    For an ordinary Rouge Cultivator, if they wanted to make a name for themselves, this was the best place to do so.


    Otherwise, with his seventh-grade Spirit Root, he would struggle to achieve anything in the mortal world or small markets.


    ¡°There¡¯s still a year and a half left on our ten-year agreement, will you come then?¡± Lu Changsheng asked.


    Previously, Hong Yi had written a letter asking about the ten-year agreement, and Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing, and Han Lin had all agreed to meet up then.


    ¡°I should be able to make it. I¡¯m not planning to go directly to Qingluan Immortal City, but rather to travel around and take a look first.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll wait until the agreement is fulfilled before truly heading to Qingluan Immortal City.¡±


    Li Feiyu didn¡¯t hide his thoughts.


    He knew that Qingluan Immortal City was extremely dangerous.


    And it wasn¡¯t possible to just rush in blindly.


    Over the years, he had gained some understanding of the cultivation realm, but he hadn¡¯t truly entered it.


    Most of the time, he was at Qingzhu Mountain, and his understanding of the cultivation realm was still not very direct.


    He planned to use this year and a half to adapt to the cruelty of the cultivation realm.


    ¡°Changseng, if I don¡¯t come back, please help take care of my family.¡±


    Li Feiyu continued.


    He had said this before, but now, on the eve of his departure, he said it again.


    ¡°I promise to take care of it, but I believe that won¡¯t happen.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, not in the mood for joking.


    He took out a stack of Talismans, a medium-grade puppet, 300 spirit stones, and a storage bag.


    ¡°Feiyu, be careful on your journey. Take these things to protect yourself.¡±


    ¡°When you return, we¡¯ll drink and celebrate together.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    Li Feiyu was his first friend in this world.


    He had even saved his life before.


    Now that he was about to embark on a perilous journey, Lu Changsheng naturally hoped that his good brother would have a smooth journey.


    ¡°What?! This is too precious, I can¡¯t accept it.¡±


    Li Feiyu shook his head, refusing the offer. The stack of Talismans, the puppet, and the numerous spirit stones were too valuable.


    He had struggled to earn five or six spirit stones a month when he was at Qingzhu Mountain.


    Now, in the secular world, he earned about ten spirit stones a month by teaching Lu Changsheng¡¯s children and working for Hong Yi.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s generosity was like a fortune to him.


    ¡°If you still treat me like a brother, then take it.¡±


    ¡°Now, I don¡¯t lack these things. You¡¯re going out to cultivate, and you¡¯ll need some magical weapons. Take these spirit stones to buy a few magical weapons to protect yourself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said seriously.


    Li Feiyu currently had a cultivation level of only fourth stage.


    Although he had the strength of a martial arts grandmaster, he was still vulnerable when facing mid-stage cultivators who wielded magical weapons.


    Having Talismans and magical weapons on him would make him much safer.


    The reason Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t give him magical weapons was that, apart from the Qingyan Sword, all the magical weapons on him were high-grade or top-grade, which Li Feiyu couldn¡¯t use.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll consider it a debt I owe you.¡±


    Li Feiyu looked at Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression, took a deep breath, and nodded solemnly.


    Then, he said with a carefree tone, ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry, I, Li Feiyu, started cultivating at twelve and have been through thick and thin. I won¡¯t fall so easily.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll make sure to stay alive to repay this debt.¡±


    Li Feiyu said so.


    After that, the two of them chatted for a long time.


    Their ten-plus years of cultivating had many memorable moments worth reminiscing about.


    Especially since this might be their last conversation.


    The next day, Li Feiyu called Hong Yi over, and the three of them had a meal together before saying their goodbyes.


    As they parted ways, Hong Yi also gave Li Feiyu a low-grade flying sword, telling him to be careful.


    ¡°Ah.¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched Li Feiyu¡¯s departing figure, letting out a deep sigh.


    He felt a heavy sense of separation and longing.


    ¡°With the Talismans and puppet by his side, and relying on Feiyu¡¯s abilities, he should be able to hold his own against late-stage Qi Refining cultivators and escape.¡±


    ¡°And who knows, in the world of cultivation, anything can happen. Maybe Feiyu will stumble upon a lucky opportunity.¡±


    Lu Changsheng consoled himself, trying not to be too sentimental.


    He then discussed the Hongye Market project with Hong Yi.


    It would take about half a year to complete and open.


    The matter of the shop¡¯s name had already been settled with the Lu Family.


    However, the shop was just an ordinary one, located in a mediocre spot.


    The good locations were mostly reserved by the four major families or given to other powerful forces.


    According to Lu Changsheng, the four major families had invested a lot of effort and resources to establish the Hongye Market.


    Not only did they spend a lot on the Blue Cloud Sect, but they also gave away some shops to other forces.


    Hong Yi didn¡¯t mind, though.


    Because the good shops were too expensive, and even the Marquis Ru Yi¡¯s estate couldn¡¯t afford them.


    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Changsheng¡¯s connections, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to get this ordinary shop.


    Before long, two months had passed.


    One day, the Second Elder found Lu Changsheng and informed him that he needed to return to the Lu Family immediately.


    The Lu Family¡¯s Ancestor had passed away!


    ¡°The Ancestor has passed away.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had previously sensed the Ancestor¡¯s declining vitality and knew that his time was limited.


    But he didn¡¯t expect it to happen so soon, so suddenly.


    He thought back to a year ago, when the Ancestor had presided over his wedding ceremony, and felt a pang of sadness.


    ¡°The Ancestor had always wanted to see the completion of the Hongye Valley Market, but unfortunately, he didn¡¯t make it.¡±


    The Second Elder¡¯s expression was sorrowful.


    The high-ranking members of the Lu Family, including the Second Elder, were more aware of the Ancestor¡¯s physical condition than Lu Changsheng.


    After the Hongye Valley war, the Ancestor had known that his time was running out and had begun to settle his affairs.


    His only regret was not being able to see the completion of the Hongye Valley Market.


    But in the end, the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor didn¡¯t get to see that day.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng followed the Second Elder and several Lu Family juniors back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    The Lu Family juniors returned to Qingzhu Mountain one by one.


    The entire Qingzhu Mountain was filled with sorrow and grief.


    A cultivation family relies on blood ties and kinship.


    All the family juniors, from a young age, receive family training, learn cultivation arts, get married, have children, and spread their roots, all on this land.


    And the Lu Family¡¯s ancestor was the sky that all the Lu Family juniors looked up to.


    Now that the ancestor had passed away, everyone was heartbroken.


    Several days later, at the Lu Family ancestral hall.


    ¡°Alas, our ancestor lived a life of diligence and dedication, his heart tied to the family, and now his spirit has returned to heaven and earth. We, the Lu Family juniors, are all filled with sorrow and grief.¡±


    Lu Yuanding spoke with a sorrowful expression, eulogizing the Lu Family ancestor¡¯s contributions and achievements.


    After finishing the eulogy, Lu Yuanzhong stepped forward.


    He invited the Lu Family ancestor¡¯s spirit tablet into the ancestral hall, lit three incense sticks, and bowed solemnly.


    He called out loudly, ¡°Lu Yuanzhong of the Lu Family, respectfully send the soul of Ancestor back to heaven and earth!¡±


    The Lu Family juniors all called out in unison, ¡°Lu Family juniors, respectfully send the soul of the ancestor back to heaven and earth!¡±


    ¡°Lu Family juniors, respectfully send the soul of the ancestor back to heaven and earth!¡±


    ¡°Lu Family juniors, respectfully send the soul of the ancestor back to heaven and earth!¡±


    All the Lu Family juniors bowed in unison, paying their respects.


    ¡°Is this the family¡¯s bloodline inheritance?¡±


    ¡°Compared to those Rouge Cultivators who are like floating duckweed, the Lu Family ancestor was able to sit in the family, die in the family, and be buried in the family¡¯s spiritual land, with his spirit tablet placed in the ancestral hall, and his achievements recorded in the family¡¯s genealogy. His life can be considered complete¡­¡±


    ¡°After all, not all cultivators can live a long life like Immortals. Through this method, they can let their bloodline and spirit continue to pass down.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also bowed and called out, his emotions infected by the atmosphere.


    He gradually came to understand this world, why family ties were so deep.


    On one hand, it was because of blood ties and kinship.


    On the other hand, it was because from the moment of birth, people were bound together with their family, tied together for life.


    The entire family was working towards a single goal, striving with conviction.

 Chapter 130: Uncle is Back!

    Cultivators didn¡¯t attach much importance to worldly etiquette.After paying respects to the ancestral tablet of the Lu Family, each person lit three sticks of incense, and the ceremony came to an end.


    As the crowd began to disperse, Lu Changsheng was about to leave when Lu Yuanzhong, the newly promoted Ancestor, called out to him.


    ¡°Changsheng, how¡¯s your cultivation progress?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s face was refined and elegant, bearing some resemblance to Lu Yuanding.


    Lu Changsheng knew that this Ancestor was none other than his uncle, Lu Yuanding¡¯s older brother.


    So, he should address him as Uncle.


    However, in the Qingzhu Mountain sect, once one achieved Foundation Establishment, their seniority would automatically be elevated to that of an Ancestor.


    ¡°I¡¯ve reached the sixth stage of Qi Refining, Uncle,¡± Lu Changsheng replied. ¡°I estimate it¡¯ll take me about three more years to reach the peak of the sixth stage.¡±


    He had only recently announced his breakthrough to the sixth stage of Qi Refining, so he didn¡¯t dare say more.


    ¡°Very good,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong said with a gentle nod.


    After sizing Lu Changsheng up for a moment, he took out a jade booklet.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard you¡¯re cultivating the Longevity Technique. This Jade Wood Technique is an Advanced Level technique treasured by the Lu Family. Take it and cultivate it.¡±


    ¡°If you have any questions, you can ask Yuanding, who also cultivates this Jade Wood Technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was taken aback by Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s words.


    He hadn¡¯t expected the ancestor to give him a technique.


    Due to Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s busy schedule in Hongye City over the past year, they hadn¡¯t had much interaction.


    They had only met briefly twice before.


    But now, with the passing of the Lu Family ancestor, Lu Yuanzhong was showing him kindness.


    ¡°Thank you, Uncle!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately expressed his gratitude.


    Although he already possessed the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique and didn¡¯t need this Jade Wood Technique, it was still a kind gesture.


    After all, as far as he knew, the Lu Family¡¯s most powerful techniques were a few Advanced Level techniques.


    Now, Lu Yuanzhong was willing to give him a technique, which meant he was already considered one of their own.


    ¡°Remember, this technique can only be cultivated by yourself and cannot be passed on to others,¡±


    Lu Yuanding warned.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Uncle, I understand,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a nod.


    After so many years in Julong Market, he had gained an understanding of the cultivation world.


    He knew why advanced techniques were so rare and scarce.


    The sources of these techniques were limited to immortal sects, families, and rogue cultivators.


    Immortal sects, as the largest suppliers, prohibited the sale of advanced techniques to prevent the loss of excellent disciples and cheap labor.


    As for cultivation families, who would be willing to sell their foundation and livelihood?


    They would also follow this rule, not letting their techniques leak out, and share a cup of soup.


    Rogue cultivators were the same.


    It was impossible for them to be selfless and sell advanced techniques openly, at most, they would make private deals.


    So, most rogue cultivators wanted to obtain high-level techniques and legacies, either through chance encounters or by choosing to join a cultivation family or immortal sect.


    This was almost a rule in the cultivation world.


    Primary-level techniques and first-class legacies were readily available and could be purchased with spirit stones.


    But if you wanted to advance further, you needed opportunities, or you could only try to join a powerful force and be exploited.


    This was also why Yu Family¡¯s third young master had offered advanced techniques and Foundation Establishment insights to lure Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Alright, you can go now,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong said, patting Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Yes,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied and bowed slightly before leaving.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong murmured to himself, watching Lu Changsheng¡¯s departing figure.


    He recalled the Lu Family ancestor¡¯s last words, which had placed great importance on Lu Changsheng, and let out a soft sigh.


    Three days later.


    The second elder notified Lu Changsheng to return to Julong Market.


    ¡°Changsheng, do you want me to take care of the Spirit Talisman Pavilion?¡±


    Lu Miaoge asked in a gentle voice, holding her daughter Lu Qingzhu.


    She had just given birth and was almost fully recovered, so she wanted to help Lu Changsheng with his workload.


    ¡°No need, SIster Miaoge, you should focus on your cultivation and learn Talisman with grandmother.¡±


    ¡°If you go to the market, you¡¯ll be distracted and hinder your cultivation, and Qingzhu is still young and needs your care.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and pinched his daughter¡¯s soft, white cheeks.


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s talisman crafting skills are currently at the stage between a Top-Rank Talisman Master and a Grand Talisman Master.


    So he didn¡¯t want his wife to run around for him.


    ¡°Okay,¡±


    Lu Miaoge replied with a gentle smile.


    After giving birth, her elegant face always radiated a warm, maternal smile.


    She continued, ¡°Changsheng, Hongye Market will open in a few months, and the family plans to open a Talisman store there. I¡¯ll go and manage it.¡±


    ¡°If you think Julong Market is too far, I can go to Julong Market, and you can come to Hongye Market.¡±


    Lu Miaoge spoke with a gentle tone, still warm and caring like a sister and a mother.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, the ancestor, gave me a store in Hongye Valley, and I was thinking of opening a Talisman store there.¡±


    ¡°So, for Julong Market, I plan to let Grandma find someone to manage it later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment.


    The Lu Family ancestor had rewarded him with a store and a cave in Hongye Valley.


    Now that the market was about to open, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t want to simply collect rent from the store and cave.


    He wanted to open a Talisman Store, taking advantage of the market¡¯s opening to occupy a good position.


    After all, Hongye Market was just opening, and it was a good time to seize the market.


    The child was also growing up, and in a few years, they would start cultivating, which would require a lot of expenses.


    Having a Talisman Store would provide a stable income.


    ¡°Open a Talisman Store?¡±


    Lu Miaoge paused slightly upon hearing this.


    Then, she nodded and said, ¡°It¡¯s possible, with your Talisman technique, you can already open a store.¡±


    ¡°But you should discuss this with Grandma.¡±


    Not long ago, Lu Changsheng had further improved his Talisman technique, demonstrating the skills of a first-class Talisman grandmaster.


    With this level of technique and the Lu Family¡¯s supply channels, supporting a Talisman Store wouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already discussed this with Grandma and plan to talk to her again later.¡±


    ¡°Alright, the second elder is waiting for me, Sister Miaoge, I¡¯ll go now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    He didn¡¯t say much to Lu Miaoge.


    He kissed his daughter and wife on the cheek, then waved and left.


    He arrived at the Qingzhu Mountain gate, boarded the second elder¡¯s spirit boat, and headed towards Julong Market.


    Two days later, Lu Changsheng returned to Julong Market.


    As soon as Lu Changsheng arrived home, Xia Ziyue rushed to him with a joyful expression.


    ¡°Husband, I think I¡¯m pregnant!¡±


    Two months ago, she had broken through to the fourth stage of Qi Refining.


    After Xia Ziyue broke through to the fourth stage of Qi Refining and actively requested it, Lu Changsheng had stopped using contraception.


    But they didn¡¯t know if it was due to bad luck or the effects of the Spirit Body, but it had taken so long for Xia Ziyue to become pregnant.


    ¡°Let me take a look?¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and placed his head on Xia Ziyue¡¯s belly.


    He immediately confirmed that she was indeed pregnant.


    ¡°Ziyue, you should rest at home from now on.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently stroked her soft, black hair and said warmly.


    Although Xia Ziyue only had a seventh-grade Spirit Root, her Spirit Nurturing Body made him quite expectant about this child.


    He could sense that his Spirit Root was almost at the threshold of advancing from sixth-grade to fifth-grade.


    If he could get a sixth-grade Spirit Root, it would directly promote his sixth-grade Spirit Root to fifth-grade.


    If he could get a fourth-grade Spirit Root like Xia Chaoyang¡¯s, it would be a huge leap forward.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Xia Ziyue nodded obediently.


    Lu Changsheng thought about his plan to open a Talisman Store in Hongye Market.


    Lu Changsheng came to Gao He¡¯s house next door and knocked on the door.


    ¡°Uncle Lu.¡±


    The door was opened by a seventeen or eighteen year old girl with a clear and elegant face, wearing a moon-white embroidered dress.


    It was Gao Xiaoya, Gao He¡¯s daughter.


    The former little loli had grown into a beautiful young woman.


    ¡°Is your father at home?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    ¡°No, Uncle Lu, do you have something to discuss with my father?¡±


    Gao Xiaoya tilted her head and asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have anything specific, just tell your father that I need to talk to him when he gets back.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said.


    ¡°Would you like to come in for a cup of tea, Uncle Lu?¡±


    Gao Xiaoya asked politely.


    ¡°No, I still have things to attend to.¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand and said.


    Night fell, and Gao He finally returned home.


    As soon as he arrived, he came to ask Lu Changsheng what was going on.


    Lu Changsheng asked, ¡°Brother Gao, you should know about Hongye Market, right? The Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family, the Green Lake Mountain Yu Family, the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family, and the Bai Family of Hundred Birds Lake have all established a market there.¡±


    Gao He nodded, knowing that Lu Changsheng was referring to the market established by the four families.


    ¡°I¡¯m planning to open a Talisman Store in Hongye Market, so I was wondering if you¡¯d be interested in going there to be the store¡¯s Talisman master?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked directly.


    Although Lu Changsheng was going to open a Talisman Store in Hongye Market, he knew that managing a store was not an easy task, especially in the initial stages.


    He needed someone to help him manage the store, and Gao He was a reliable person he had known for many years.


    Gao He was a laid-back person who didn¡¯t have grand ambitions, just wanting to raise his daughter and live a peaceful life.


    As a Talisman master in Julong Market, his life was already quite stable.


    Going to Hongye Market would definitely be less stable.


    ¡°If you¡¯re willing, you¡¯ll only need to manage the store, refine some Talisman scripts, and bring along some apprentices. I won¡¯t interfere with the store¡¯s affairs,¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued.


    ¡°As for your salary, I¡¯ll increase it by 50% based on your current salary, and I¡¯ll also give you a second-grade Spirit Vain cave at a low rent.¡±


    ¡°This way, you and your daughter will also benefit from the cultivation aspect,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    Gao He was tempted by the offer, especially the 50% salary increase and the second-grade Spirit Vain cave.


    For an ordinary rogue cultivator, it was difficult to obtain a second-grade cave, so Gao He had no reason to refuse.


    He smiled and nodded, his face filled with joy.


    ¡°Alright, it¡¯s settled then.¡±


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    Lu Changsheng nodded in agreement.


    ¡°Alright, no problem.¡±


    Gao He nodded as well.


    ¡°Brother Gao, how¡¯s your progress with high-grade Talismans?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    Gao He had also become a high-grade Talisman master, but the specifics were unclear.


    Although they had chatted about Talismans before, it wasn¡¯t a frequent topic.


    ¡°I¡¯ve got a 50% success rate with the Golden Light Shield Talisman, and only 30% with the Willow Branch Sweet Dew Talisman. As for the Hundred-Mile Invisibility Talisman, it¡¯s only 10%.¡±


    Gao He shook his head and sighed.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately offered to help and guide Gao He in his Talisman crafting.


    After all, Gao He was now his employee.


    So, taking some time to guide him wouldn¡¯t be a waste.


    Moreover, this would also allow Gao He to better serve him in the future.


    Three months passed in the blink of an eye.


    During this time, the Fourth Elder also learned about Lu Changsheng¡¯s plan to open a Talisman shop in Hongye Valley.


    She didn¡¯t say much about it, but instead supported Lu Changsheng¡¯s idea.


    After all, having a Talisman crafting technique and not using it to open a shop would be a waste.


    She even invited a Talisman master to take over the shop in Julong Market.


    This allowed Lu Changsheng to return to Qingzhu Mountain and rest.


    In the practice room of Qingzhu Valley, Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged, cultivating his energy.


    Seven layers of sharp sword energy surrounded him, making his body feel cold.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m about three to four months away from reaching the Qi Refining ninth stage.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a gentle breath, concluding his daily cultivation.


    He could clearly feel that his spiritual energy would be complete in a few months, allowing him to break through to the Qi Refining ninth stage.


    For him, going from the Qi Refining eighth stage to the ninth stage was a mere formality, a natural progression.


    After finishing his cultivation, Lu Changsheng went to his study to create Talismans.


    After drawing a top-grade Talisman talisman and two high-grade Talisman talismans, Lu Changsheng came to the courtyard to accompany his wives, concubines and children.


    Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu had already learned to walk.


    As a child with a spiritual body, Lu Qingshan didn¡¯t seem any different from ordinary children.


    He was just a bit more lively and active.


    This made Lu Changsheng think to himself, ¡°My son will probably have a strong personality like his mother when he grows up.¡±


    If he turned out to be as stubborn as his mother, it would likely cause trouble for him as a father.


    At this time, Lu Changsheng received a message.


    Hongye Valley¡¯s market would be open in ten days.


    ¡°Ten days.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly upon hearing the news.


    He wrote a letter to inform Hong Yi and Gao He about the opening of Hongye Valley¡¯s market.


    They would prepare to head over once the market opened.


    Although it was just the beginning, and there wouldn¡¯t be many cultivators, it would still take some time for the market to gain popularity.


    However, opening a shop required advance preparation.


    On a majestic, solemn, and eerie high platform¡­


    ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡­¡±


    Golden flagpoles stood around the platform, with black flags embroidered with various, vivid, and lifelike demonic patterns.


    The flags fluttered, transforming into rolling demonic energy, causing the demonic shadows to appear, eerie and terrifying.


    At this moment, the young man with a head full of white hair, a cold and stern face, suddenly opened his eyes.


    His eyes were deep and profound, with a half-moon lotus pattern on his forehead.


    The half-moon lotus was crimson, as if dripping with blood, giving off an aura of wild and fierce energy, like a crazed dragon or tiger.


    ¡°Qiguo, Samoya, Bore Samoya, Qiguo Bore Samoya¡­¡±


    The white-haired young man suddenly spoke, reciting a long, mysterious, and ancient incantation.


    His low, humming voice caused the three-headed, six-armed blood-colored shadow behind him to slowly appear.


    The blood-colored shadow also seemed to be reciting an incantation, making the sound gradually become more eerie and grand.


    It was as if countless voices were mixed together, causing the platform to continuously shake, with the demonic shadows on the flags submitting to the three-headed, six-armed blood-colored shadow.


    ¡°Not bad, not bad at all. You truly haven¡¯t disappointed me.¡±


    At this time, a young man wearing a black, wide-sleeved robe, with an ancient, eerie, and handsome face, appeared on the platform.


    He looked down at the white-haired young man, and a smile appeared on his face, and nodded in satisfaction.


    ¡°You once promised me that if I could establish the foundation of the Heavenly Demon Dao, you would let me return once.¡±


    The white-haired young man, with a calm and indifferent expression, looked at the young man and said in a slightly hoarse voice, ¡°Since I have promised, I naturally won¡¯t go back on my word.¡±


    The black-robed youth laughed lightly and called out, ¡°Hei Qiu.¡±


    In an instant, a rolling, dark, and sinister energy emerged, taking the form of a muscular, black-armored man with intricate, black, magical tattoos on his body. His facial features were deeply etched with evil intentions.


    ¡°Hei Qiu pays his respects to the Ancestor!¡± the bald-headed man said, his body¡¯s magical tattoos seemingly moving like small snakes, giving off an extremely terrifying feeling.


    However, when he saw the black-robed youth, he immediately knelt down and bowed, like a devout worshiper.


    ¡°You will accompany the Young Master on a trip to Jiang Country,¡±


    The black-robed youth said calmly.


    As soon as he finished speaking, his entire body slowly disappeared from view.


    ¡°Young Master, I don¡¯t know when you will set off for Jiang Country,¡±


    The bald-headed man said, looking at the spot where the youth had disappeared, and then turning to look at Qu Changge on the high platform, with a flattering smile on his face.


    The smile seemed extremely out of place on his terrifying face.


    ¡°Jiang Country,¡±


    Qu Changge paused for a moment, his eyes flashing with strange colors.


    Then he said in a hoarse voice: ¡°Now.¡±

 Chapter 131: Advanced Level lottery, Spiritual Treasure!

    Ten days later.Hongye Valley had been transformed into a bustling market town. The valley was still filled with red leaf trees and spiritual fields.


    Since the market town had just been opened, it was still relatively quiet.


    There were only a few people from the four major families and some other powers.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge were strolling around the market town, getting familiar with the surroundings.


    Although the red leaf trees were still there, the layout had been redesigned, and it was vastly different from the original Hongye Valley.


    The new layout was similar to that of Julong Market, divided into four regions: east, west, south, and north, each designated for residential and commercial use.


    The shops used by the major families were the best in the commercial district.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s shop was not in a bad location, but it wasn¡¯t the best either.


    It was on a commercial street.


    When he bought the shop for Hong Yi, Lu Changsheng had an idea of its price ¨C around three thousand spirit stones.


    If the market town flourished in a few years, the price might increase significantly.


    As for the shop that Hong Yi purchased, its location is quite ordinary.


    It¡¯s situated on a rather remote street.


    On one hand, this is the level of shop available for outward sale.


    On the other hand, it¡¯s also due to the limited financial resources of the Marquis of Ruyi¡¯s manor.


    At most they can take out 1800 spirit stones.


    While strolling with Lu Miaoge, Lu Changsheng received a message from Gao He.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I have something to attend to. I¡¯ll be right back.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Lu Miaoge, who nodded and replied, ¡°Okay, you go ahead.¡±


    Lu Miaoge wore a white dress, exuding a gentle aura.


    Lu Changsheng then went to the market town entrance to meet Gao He and brought him to his shop.


    The shop was not large, with an area of around 200 square meters and three floors. ¡°Brother Gao, I¡¯ll be troubling you with the management of this shop from now on.¡±


    ¡°I can provide three top-grade Talismans and some high-grade Talismans every month. As for the purchase of goods..,¡±


    Lu Changsheng briefed Gao He on the shop¡¯s operations.


    Having spent many years in Julong Market, Lu Changsheng was no stranger to the spiritual Talisman business.


    ¡°Brother Lu, this shop doesn¡¯t belong to the Lu Family, but is yours personally?¡±¡±


    Gao He was stunned after hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words and asked.


    He had previously thought that Lu Changsheng had invited him to Hongye Valley market town as a Talisman master representing the Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family.


    But it turned out that Lu Changsheng had opened his own shop.


    This revelation left Gao He astonished and envious.


    Many Rouge Cultivators struggled to buy a house in a market town, and most could only choose to settle down in the mortal world.


    Even as a high-grade Talisman master, it wasn¡¯t easy to buy a house in a large market town.


    A shop like Lu Changsheng¡¯s, as long as Hongye market town remained stable, could support three generations, which was no joke.


    ¡°Heh heh, that¡¯s correct, the Lu Family also has a shop here,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a smile, not hiding the truth.


    ¡°However, this shop is not part of the Lu Family¡¯s business, but my personal venture. Since I don¡¯t have much time to manage it, I¡¯ve asked you to help.¡±


    He also planned to practice in Qingzhu Mountain and accompany his wife, concubines and children like the fourth elder.


    After completing the Lu Family¡¯s Talisman-making task every month, he would supply his Talisman Shop with goods, and also come to check on the Talisman Shop¡¯s situation and meet Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Alright, please don¡¯t worry, Master,¡±


    Gao He replied, not asking further questions.


    After glancing at the shop, Gao He looked at Lu Changsheng and said, ¡°However, this shop needs a name. You should come up with one, Master.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and casually came up with a name. ¡°Let¡¯s call it ¡±Peace Talisman Hall¡¯ then.¡±


    Gao He¡¯s mouth twitched.


    A name like this was quite common and unoriginal.


    However, such names were typical, except for some powerful families.


    It was up to them to build a reputation through word of mouth.


    Then, Gao He and Lu Changsheng discussed the preliminary preparations for the spiritual Talisman shop.


    Lu Changsheng had previously mentioned this to him, and Gao He had made preparations accordingly.


    Lu Changsheng knew that Gao He had put in effort, and he had considered asking the Lu Family for help if needed, given the available resources.


    Next, Lu Changsheng also discussed the second-level cave dwelling with Gao He.


    The cave dwelling was small, only about 100 square meters, but it could be rented out for around 80-90 spirit stones per year.


    Once the market town flourished, it could be rented out for over 100 spirit stones per year.


    Lu Changsheng offered to rent it to Gao He for 80 spirit stones per year.


    ¡°Thank you, Master,¡±


    Gao He said, accepting the offer with a smile.


    Lu Changsheng then left, heading to the Qingzhu Lu Family spiritual Talisman shop.


    The shop¡¯s layout was similar to the one in Julong Market, but slightly larger.


    ¡°Changseng, are you done?¡±


    Lu Miaoge greeted Lu Changsheng immediately after learning that he was coming.


    She was elegant and refined, with a gentle aura, as if she didn¡¯t belong to the mortal world.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m done,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a smile.


    He told Lu Miaoge about Gao He¡¯s matters, and they chatted like a normal couple.


    They didn¡¯t always have exciting things to talk about, and often discussed their daily lives.


    As night fell, Hongye Valley became quiet, with only the guards on patrol remaining awake.


    In the third floor of the Qingzhu Lu Family spiritual Talisman shop, the simple bedroom was dimly lit, with the bed curtains drawn.


    Lu Miaoge lay on the bed, her eyes closed, her body trembling as she absorbed the essence.


    She looked like she was walking on clouds, her beauty breathtaking.


    After a while, Lu Miaoge let out a sweet hum from her nose, and her body trembled violently.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng also hugged his wife, who was hot and covered with fine beads of sweat, and carried out the last step of Emotional Silk Technique.


    They absorbed the refined essence and merged it with their own Vital Essence, returning it to their bodies. The two of them were immersed in the afterglow of their cultivation.


    ¡°Miaoge, how long will it take for you to break through to Qi Refining ninth stage?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked softly, holding his warm and soft wife.


    Due to the previous assassination attempt and her pregnancy, Lu Miaoge had only broken through to Qi Refining eighth stage three months ago.


    ¡°It should take around five or six years,¡±


    Lu Miaoge replied, her face flushed, looking beautiful and alluring.


    ¡°Five or six years,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, understanding that according to Lu Miaoge¡¯s cultivation speed, it would take around ten years for her to reach the Foundation Establishment stage.


    ¡°In ten years, I might be able to get a genuine Foundation Establishment pill,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    ¡°And after I reach Foundation Establishment, I can consider passing on the sword technique to others.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Miaoge, his wife, and thought about her cultivation.


    He naturally cared about her progress.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m just asking, I want to help you cultivate and reach Foundation Establishment sooner.¡±


    Lu Changsheng whispered in Lu Miaoge¡¯s ear, and then they continued their dual cultivation. S?a??h th? N?v?l(F)ire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Among all his wives, only Lu Miaoge, who was also at Qi Refining eighth stage, had the best dual cultivation effect with him.


    One dual cultivation session was equivalent to almost half a month of cultivation.


    ¡°Uh~¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s face was flushed, her eyebrows curved, her beautiful eyes shining like water, and her teeth biting her lips.


    After accompanying Lu Miaoge in Hongye Valley for half a month, Lu Changsheng returned to Qingzhu Mountain.


    The distance between Hongye Valley and Qingzhu Mountain had become more convenient for him.


    On the third day after returning to Qingzhu Mountain, Jiang Louyue gave birth to a child.


    This child didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root, but a system prompt sounded when the child was born.


    ¡¾Congratulations to the host for reaching 100 offspring and winning an Advanced Level lottery¡¿


    ¡°Advanced Level lottery!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows rose in surprise.


    Previously, when he had 50 children, he had obtained a designated lottery chance.


    This time, with 100 children, he had obtained an Advanced Level lottery.


    ¡°Ordinary lottery is already so powerful, and this Advanced Level lottery will definitely be even more incredible!¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart was filled with excitement and anticipation.


    He immediately went to the study and began the lottery.


    ¡°System, I want to draw a lottery!¡±


    Lu Changsheng whispered to himself.


    Instantly, a deep red virtual lottery wheel appeared.


    Unlike the previous lottery wheel, this one had only four regions: martial arts manuals, spiritual pills, heavenly materials, and magical treasures.


    ¡°Ordinary lottery can draw Genuine Level martial arts, and this Advanced Level lottery¡­ will it draw martial arts above Genuine Level?¡±


    ¡°And ordinary lottery can draw heavenly pets, so this Advanced Level lottery¡­ won¡¯t it draw a true spiritual beast?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart was filled with anticipation and excitement as he waited for the lottery result.


    He was curious about what reward he would get.


    ¡°System, draw the lottery!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, and with a gentle movement of his heart, the Advanced Level lottery wheel in front of him began to spin rapidly.


    Five seconds later, the golden light slowed down and finally stopped on the ¡°Spiritual Treasures¡± section.


    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi, a spiritual treasure!¡¿


    ¡¾The reward has been sent to the system space, and you can view it at any time.¡¿


    A blue pattern with nine embedded stars appeared on the lottery wheel, accompanied by a system prompt sound.


    ¡°Spiritual treasure!?¡±


    ¡°Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was shocked and delighted by the reward he had obtained.


    He didn¡¯t expect to draw a spiritual treasure, which was a top-grade magical treasure that only Divine Transformation realm cultivators could wield.


    ¡°Drawing a spiritual treasure like this is great, and with the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, I can at least use it.¡±


    ¡°If I had drawn a martial arts manual or some useless pills or materials, that would be a real loss, and I could only leave them unused.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t feel disappointed about drawing a spiritual treasure.


    Instead, he thought the reward was quite good.


    After all, the system¡¯s rewards were too advanced for him, and he couldn¡¯t quickly convert them into actual power.


    But with the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, he could use any magical treasure to cultivate and refine his body, increasing the speed of his technique.


    With the help of the medium-grade magical treasure, Black Dragon Magic Bead, his Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique had progressed rapidly.


    In about a year, he would be able to break through to the third stage.


    If he could refine a spiritual treasure like the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi into his body, his Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique¡¯s cultivation speed would likely skyrocket.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the system space, where the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi was stored.


    ¡¾Spiritual Treasure: Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi¡¿


    ¡¾Grade: Spiritual Treasure¡¿


    ¡¾Description: Before the Nine Heavens God King sat in meditation, he collected the essence of the stars and merged it with the Wanling Jade, refining it with his nine great divine abilities. This resulted in a treasure that contains the nine great divine abilities, with infinite power and mysterious abilities that cannot be activated by anyone without great magical power.¡¿


    ¡°Is the grade of this spiritual treasure not divided into low, medium, high, and top grades?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the information about the treasure in front of him, feeling a bit surprised.


    This made him think of a passage he had read in an ancient book, which said that spiritual treasures of the heavenly grade were far superior to those of the extreme grade.


    Therefore, there was no need to divide them into low, medium, high, and top grades.


    ¡°No matter how you divide the grades, this is at least a heavenly spiritual treasure!¡±


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, I¡¯m afraid that even the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique¡¯s creator, couldn¡¯t have refined a heavenly spiritual treasure into their body for cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t care about the grade or the description of the treasure¡¯s effects, including the part that said it couldn¡¯t be activated by anyone without great magical power.


    After all, at the level of a heavenly spiritual treasure, what did the effects matter to him?


    Not to mention that he was just a Qi Refining weakling.


    Even if he had the power of a Core Formation true person, he still wouldn¡¯t be able to activate this heavenly spiritual treasure.


    Without thinking much, he retrieved the heavenly spiritual treasure from the system space.


    Immediately, a small, exquisite, and warm jade ruyi appeared, about the size of a baby¡¯s arm.


    The jade ruyi was adorned with nine colors ¨C crimson, blood red, golden, sky blue, deep blue, purple, black, dark black, and white ¨C which seemed to flow like a starry river, beautiful and magnificent.


    ¡°Wow, this is a heavenly spiritual treasure, and it¡¯s too¡­¡±


    As Lu Changsheng retrieved the Nine Treasures Jade Ruyi, he gained an understanding of its effects.


    The Nine Treasures Jade Ruyi contained nine great divine abilities, known as the Nine Treasures.


    The first treasure was essence, which could increase physical strength!


    The second treasure was energy, which could increase spiritual qi!


    The third treasure was spirit, which could increase spiritual awareness!


    The fourth treasure was speed, which could increase speed!


    The fifth treasure was healing light, which could repair the body and treat the soul!


    The sixth treasure was protective light, which could transform into a protective light that repelled all attacks!


    The seventh treasure was sealing light, which could seal others¡¯ spiritual powers and even seal one¡¯s own breath!


    The eighth treasure was unsealing light, which could break all sorts of formation seals!


    The ninth treasure was the nine-colored calamity light, which could destroy everything in its path!


    ¡°Wow, this Nine Treasures Jade Ruyi is an all-purpose treasure that can enhance, attack, defend, heal, and more! It¡¯s simply an omnipotent treasure.¡±


    ¡°Damn, it¡¯s a pity I can only look at it, but can¡¯t use it!¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the heavenly spiritual treasure in front of him, his eyes filled with envy.


    Through the system, he learned that this heavenly spiritual treasure had four amplification effects: essence, energy, spirit, and speed, with a maximum amplification of ten times.


    As for the fifth treasure, healing, although it couldn¡¯t bring people back from the dead, it could basically save people¡¯s lives with just one breath.


    It could even consume the source of life to instantly recover from all injuries.


    Just these few effects were enough to make it an unparalleled treasure.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not that I can¡¯t use it.¡±


    Suddenly, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes lit up, as if he had an idea.


    ¡°The final stage of the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique is to refine the human body into a heavenly spiritual treasure.¡±


    ¡°But during this process, I can also separate the head bone, chest bone, spine, and four limbs, and treat them as magical treasures to cultivate.¡±


    ¡°I can use the ¡®Treasure Bone Technique¡¯ and ¡®Bone Fusion Technique¡¯ to directly fuse one part of my body with this Nine Treasures Jade Ruyi, making it my own innate treasure bone!¡±


    ¡°This way, the nine effects of this Nine Treasures Jade Ruyi can become my own divine abilities.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just that after fusing my innate treasure bone, the power of the effects will greatly decrease, and I won¡¯t be able to refine other magical treasures in that bone anymore. I¡¯ll need to nurture and cultivate it myself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had a thorough understanding of the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    He immediately thought of a method to use this Nine Treasures Jade Ruyi.


    It was to fuse this Nine Treasures Jade Ruyi with his bones, making it his own innate treasure bone.


    ¡°However, I¡¯m currently only at the second stage of the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique. To fuse my bones, I need to at least reach the fifth stage, where my body is comparable to spiritual weapons, before I can try.¡±


    ¡°But with this Nine Treasures Jade Ruyi, as long as I complete the fusion and refinement, I can borrow the power of this heavenly spiritual treasure to help me reach the fifth stage of the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, which doesn¡¯t seem so far away.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled.


    He didn¡¯t think anymore, and sat down in a lotus position.


    ¡°Let¡¯s do this!¡±


    Looking at the Nine Treasures Jade Ruyi in front of him, he activated the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, and a flame of spiritual energy ignited within his body, beginning the fusion process.


    In Zhoushan Prefecture City, Qu Changge walked through the city streets.


    He wore a black wide-sleeved robe, and his white hair was dyed black, tied up with a hairpin.


    His cold and stern face, except for looking quiet and taciturn, didn¡¯t seem unusual.


    However, behind him followed a tall and muscular bald man, wearing a black uniform.


    The man¡¯s body radiated an intimidating aura, making people feel fearful and trembling, not daring to approach.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Qu Changge stopped in his tracks, looking at the bright and beautiful Qu Manor in front of him, his eyes widening in surprise.


    He clearly remembered that the last time he returned home, his family¡¯s manor was in ruins, overgrown with weeds.


    How did it suddenly return to its former state?


    ¡°Could it be that what I saw earlier was just an illusion?¡±


    ¡°Maybe my parents didn¡¯t die after all.¡±


    Qu Changge¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    His long-dormant heart was now surging with emotions, and tears almost flowed out.


    But he didn¡¯t approach the door.


    With his Foundation Establishment cultivation, he could clearly sense that there was only one old man inside the manor, and no one else.


    So he knew that his earlier impression of the ruined manor wasn¡¯t an illusion.


    The current state of the manor must have been rebuilt for some reason.


    At this moment, the old man inside the manor looked at Qu Changge, who was still standing outside, and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Young Master, do you have some business here?¡±


    ¡°I remember that the Qu Manor was attacked by bandits, wasn¡¯t it?¡±


    Qu Changge was silent for a moment before speaking in a slightly hoarse voice.


    ¡°Yes, the Qu family didn¡¯t know what sin they had committed. Ten years ago, they were indeed attacked by bandits, and the manor was left in ruins. But last year¡­¡±


    The old man¡¯s voice was filled with emotion as he spoke.


    The old man¡¯s words were slow and rambling, but Qu Changge understood the general situation.


    He learned that a man and a woman had come to erect a memorial for his parents and rebuild the manor.


    ¡°Zhenzhen is still alive!¡±


    Qu Changge immediately knew that the woman mentioned was his sister, Qu Zhenzhen.


    Upon learning that his sister was still alive, his body trembled with excitement.


    But he quickly calmed down, nodded, and left with the bald-headed man.


    As soon as they left, the two of them turned into a streak of light and disappeared into the Qu Manor¡¯s courtyard.


    Looking at the familiar yet deserted courtyard, Qu Changge¡¯s expression was a mix of emotions.


    At this moment, he saw the tombstones and ancestral hall in the backyard.


    ¡°Father, Qu Qingsong, Mother Qu Zhaoshi¡¯s tomb. Son-in-law, Lu Changsheng, Daughter Qu Zhenzhen.¡±


    ¡°Zhenzhen has gotten married?¡±


    Qu Changge looked at the tombstone in front of him.


    Memories of his sister Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s appearance floated in his mind.


    Thinking that his sister was still alive and had already gotten married, he felt a mix of emotions, including joy and complexity.


    ¡°Time really passes quickly.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s good that she¡¯s gotten married. Otherwise, Zhenzhen¡¯s personality would make it hard for her to be alone.¡±


    ¡°I wonder how Zhenzhen is doing now.¡±


    Qu Changge looked at the tombstone in front of him, his eyes fixed on it, his heart filled with complex emotions.


    ¡°If you have a family member still alive, I can use a secret technique to find them using blood ties,¡± the black-armored man said, his face flattering.


    The man¡¯s flattering expression suddenly dispelled the intimidating aura around him.


    ¡°Forget it, in my current situation, it¡¯s better not to disturb her life,¡±


    Qu Changge said, shaking his head lightly.


    He was very clear that he had already walked a dangerous path, different from ordinary people.


    If he went to see his sister, it might disturb her life.


    Moreover, he couldn¡¯t stay for too long on this trip.


    Immediately, Qu Changge knelt down and kowtowed to the tombstone, then went to the ancestral hall to offer incense.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go take a look, as long as we don¡¯t disturb her life.¡±


    After finishing everything, Qu Changge was about to leave the Qu Manor to investigate the truth about his family when he suddenly thought of his sister.


    He couldn¡¯t help but think of going to see her, to see how she was living now.


    ¡°What should I do?¡±


    Qu Changge asked, looking at the black-armored man.


    ¡°You only need to give me a drop of your blood, and I can use it to find your sister,¡± the man replied.


    Upon hearing this, Qu Changge directly squeezed out a drop of crystal-clear, bright red blood.


    Although there were many techniques in the demonic path that used other people¡¯s blood to cast spells or even poison, he didn¡¯t worry about it.


    He knew that his master had a certain purpose for him.


    His life and death were no longer in his own hands.


    The black-armored man took the blood and used a secret technique to transform it into a small, dark red snake.


    ¡°This blood-snake will automatically find people related to you by blood ties,¡± the man said.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡±


    Qu Changge said, his expression calm and collected, as he watched the blood-snake and disappeared into the courtyard with the black-armored man.


    Seven days later.


    ¡°Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Zhenzhen has also entered the path of cultivation?¡±


    Qu Changge and the black-armored man followed the blood-snake to the foot of Qingzhu Mountain.


    He immediately saw that Qingzhu Mountain was a cultivation family¡¯s residence.


    He didn¡¯t expect that his sister would come to a cultivation family¡¯s residence and also embark on the path of cultivation.


    ¡°There¡¯s only one Foundation Establishment cultivator in this small family,¡±


    The black-armored man said, sensing the situation.


    ¡°Master, do you want to enter directly or sneak in?¡±


    The black-armored man asked, his face flattering.


    [Author Notes: Let me explain the heavenly spiritual treasure.


    Firstly, this magical treasure is simply used to accelerate the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique and increase the protagonist¡¯s divine abilities.


    As for the fusion, it¡¯s about establishing a connection between the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique and this heavenly spiritual treasure, allowing it to be refined into the body, which is different from traditionally refining magical treasures.


    And I think I didn¡¯t say it would be completed in just a few days, did I? Even the Black Dragon Magic Bead took three months to refine.


    Secondly, about the instrument spirit and spiritual nature.


    Most of my settings are based on mortal people, and in the mortal world, the Virtual Heaven Tripod and many heavenly spiritual treasures don¡¯t have instrument spirits or spiritual nature, which are driven by magical power.


    So, this ruyi doesn¡¯t have an instrument spirit or spiritual nature, which is still acceptable, I think?]

 Chapter 132: Cultivation Breakthrough, Spirit Root Advancement!

    Qu Changge and the black-armored man walked within Qingzhu Mountain.The two seemed non-existent, rendering them invisible to the Lu Family¡¯s guardian disciples.


    Following the blood-guiding snake, Qu Changge arrived at the White Deer Mountain Villa.


    He immediately saw a group of Lu Family members picking up their children from school.


    From the crowd, he instantly noticed a woman in her twenties, with a gentle and beautiful face, wearing a pink and white dress.


    The woman carried a child and walked together with a young man in his twenties wearing a blue robe.


    Around them were eight or nine children, chatting and laughing.


    Despite not seeing her for ten years, Qu Changge recognized at a glance that the woman in the pink and white dress, with a gentle and radiant beauty, was none other than his sister Qu Zhenzhen.


    ¡°Zhenzhen!¡±


    He called out in his heart, but made no sound, fearful of disturbing her peace.


    ¡°I never expected the little girl from before has also become a mother.¡±


    Qu Changge watched as Qu Zhenzhen carried a child in one arm, chatting and laughing with the man, while tenderly addressing the children beside her.


    In his profound and lifeless eyes flickered emotions of happiness, relief, heaviness, timidity, and confusion.


    He could see that his sister was living well here.


    Not only did her face show joy and bliss, but she had also embarked on the path of cultivation.


    Her cultivation level was a bit low, only at the fourth stage of Qi Refining realm.


    Afterwards, he turned his gaze to Lu Changsheng beside her.


    He knew this must be his sister¡¯s husband.


    His first impression of his brother-in-law was quite good.


    One, he erected a monument for his parents and restored the Qu Manor.


    Additionally, he had a handsome appearance that matched his sister¡¯s beauty.


    When speaking with his sister and children, his demeanor was gentle, embodying the role of a husband and father.


    He glanced at Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation level but surprisingly could not discern it.


    However, he did not dwell on this much. After all, there were many methods and treasures in the cultivation world that could conceal one¡¯s spiritual power.


    Having such a treasure implied that his brother-in-law likely held a respectable status in this family.


    He did not probe further with spells to avoid alerting Lu Changsheng of his presence.


    ¡°Are all these Zhenzhen¡¯s children?¡±


    Qu Changge¡¯s gaze turned to the group of children beside the couple, his heart skipping a beat.


    These children were mostly around five or six years old, with the oldest being eight or nine.


    He recalled having left home only ten years ago.


    In that timeframe, it seemed improbable for his sister to have given birth to so many.


    The next moment, he carefully examined them.


    Only the infant in Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s arms, along with a eight or nine-year-old boy and a six or seven-year-old girl, allowed him to sense a faint blood connection as their uncle.


    He realized only these three were his sister¡¯s children.


    Seeing there were just three, he nodded slightly in relief. Had his sister given birth to ten children in ten years, he might have considered drawing his sword.


    ¡°Only this child has a Spirit Root?¡±


    Qu Changge focused on the three children sharing his blood lineage, and his gaze landed on Lu Quanzhen.


    Qu Zhenzhen had given birth to four children in total.


    Of them, the first child Lu Quanzhen and the third Lu Miaochen possessed Spirit Roots.


    However, Lu Miaochen had not reached school age yet and was playing at home.


    ¡°I wonder about the quality of this child¡¯s Spirit Root.¡±


    Though forced into ceaseless cultivation over the years, Qu Changge had a general understanding of the cultivation realm.


    He knew it was far more cruel than the mortal world ¨C a naked display of the strong devouring the weak and survival of the fittest.


    If his nephew¡¯s Spirit Root was merely average, he would likely face many trials and tribulations upon beginning his cultivation journey.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Qu Changge let out a breath.


    Over the years, his heart had grown numb and lifeless. But at this moment, he couldn¡¯t help but feel melancholic.


    He not only worried about his sister¡¯s life but also, by extension, grew concerned about his nephew¡¯s situation.


    He shook his head slightly, unwilling to dwell on these thoughts any further. He knew his current circumstances left little room to worry about others.


    Watching the chatting and laughing group of Qu Zhenzhen and others gradually disappear into the distance, he closed his eyes.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Qu Changge reopened his eyes, revealing a determined gaze, and turned to walk away from Qingzhu Mountain.


    Having seen his sister and knowing she was living well, he felt reassured.


    He was well aware of his current situation. Too much contact with his sister would only bring her harm.


    What he needed to do now was to live well, strive to live, and enhance himself ¨C until he possessed the strength to control his own destiny.


    No matter how daunting the future, whether fortuitous or disastrous, this was his only choice, his only path!


    Just as his master had said, in this world, only one¡¯s own power is eternal!


    A gentle breeze blew, causing the bamboo to sway, lending a feeling of utmost comfort and tranquility.


    Qu Zhenzhen, who had been conversing with Lu Changsheng, suddenly turned her head towards Qu Changge¡¯s direction, as if sensing something.


    But there was nothing there.


    ¡°Zhenzhen, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen lightly shook her head, unfazed by the inexplicable feeling.


    Lu Changsheng remained unaware of Qu Changge¡¯s arrival.


    Life continued as usual for him ¨C cultivating, crafting talismans, spending time with his wives and children.


    The only addition was ritually refining the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi.


    This Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi truly lived up to its reputation as a heavenly spiritual treasure. Refining it was a hundred times more difficult than the Black Dragon Magic Bead.


    Even with the Xuan Yuan Bead in his possession, spending an hour or two each day on the ritual refinement, he estimated it would take two to three years to complete.


    Though the time was long, he greatly anticipated the effects once the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi was fully refined and assimilated into his body.


    In the blink of an eye, two months passed.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, it seems I¡¯m pregnant again,¡±


    Lu Miaohuan came and told Lu Changsheng one day.


    Initially, she had said she would only have one child, but now she was already pregnant again when her first child was merely a year old, leaving her looking troubled and vexed.


    ¡°Did you forget to expel it with your spiritual power?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was briefly stunned upon hearing the words of the second young lady before responding.


    Even if not for the purpose of bearing children, the two frequently practiced dual cultivation together.


    In such cases, if he did not control himself properly and Lu Miaohuan forgot to expel it, the chances of pregnancy were quite high.


    ¡°Then what should we do?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan pouted her red lips, looking somewhat innocent.


    ¡°If you¡¯re pregnant, then have this last one,¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently stroked her head and said softly.


    ¡°Okay!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan nodded vigorously.


    After keeping the second young lady company for a while, Lu Changsheng noticed it was nearing the end of the month. He left and rode his steel-feathered eagle to Hongye Valley Market.


    It had been over three months since Hongye Valley Market opened, but the crowds remained sparse, leaving the streets rather deserted.


    In this quiet atmosphere, business at his ¡®Peace Talisman Hall¡¯ was also quite dismal.


    If the shopfront didn¡¯t belong to him, he would be operating at a loss under such conditions.


    Not only was the foot traffic low, but at this stage, all the major shops were offering discounts of 60-70% off to attract customers, leaving little profit margin.


    Lu Changsheng strolled around his shop, reviewing this month¡¯s ledger.


    ¡°Sigh, after deducting material and labor costs, I only made a profit of thirty-one spirit stones this month.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not even enough for rent, I¡¯m actually losing money.¡±


    ¡°Fortunately, in a year or two, the market traffic will gradually pick up and the profits will recover.¡±


    Looking at this month¡¯s accounts, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel speechless.


    This made the attending Gao He feel quite uneasy.


    Although it was the initial opening period with low traffic and promotional discounts to capture market share, for such a prominent shop location to only profit around thirty spirit stones in a month was indeed embarrassing for him as the presiding talisman master and shopkeeper.


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand dismissively without saying much more.


    He knew this was a normal situation.


    After all, even Lu Miaoge¡¯s Lu Family Talisman Shop was facing similar circumstances, doing just slightly better due to its location and brand reputation.


    Soon after, he went to the Qingzhu Lu Family Talisman Shop and practiced dual cultivation as usual with his wife Lu Miaoge to strengthen their feelings and cultivation.


    A month later.


    Inside the practice room at Qingzhu Mountain.


    Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged, circulating the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique.


    Suddenly, the spiritual power in his dantian surged turbulently.


    This caused sword auras to swirl around him, sharp and intense, with dust scattering and a faint spiritual pressure permeating the air.


    ¡°Qi Refining Ninth Stage.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, a faint smile appearing on his handsome face.


    He was not overly surprised by this breakthrough, as cultivating the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique allowed him to have a general sense of his cultivation progress.


    To him, this breakthrough came naturally and smoothly.


    Lu Changsheng inwardly examined his seven-colored spirit lake and sensed the changes after the breakthrough.


    The spiritual power within his body had increased by roughly thirty percent.


    With his cultivation realm advancing, the floating Xuan Yuan Bead above the spirit lake also began rotating slowly.


    This miraculous treasure¡¯s effects improved along with Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation breakthrough.


    ¡°With the Xuan Yuan Bead¡¯s assistance, I should now be able to contend with ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators for a while, right?¡±


    Feeling the spiritual power empowered by the Xuan Yuan Bead, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but wonder.


    Based on the battles he witnessed in Hongye Valley, he felt his current strength could withstand a few moves from a Foundation Establishment grandmaster¡¯s hands.


    If he unleashed all his tricks, he might even be able to slay a Foundation Establishment grandmaster.


    However, Lu Changsheng quickly dismissed such thoughts.


    Why go looking for trouble with Foundation Establishment grandmasters after just having a satisfying meal?


    He remembered how the Chen Family Patriarch fought desperately, self-detonating spiritual weapons and wielding the Heavenly Thunder Bead with all his might.


    Without absolute strength, the two combatants would surely sustain injuries from their battle.


    ¡°At my current pace, I should be ready to breakthrough to Foundation Establishment in three to five years.¡±


    ¡°With a Foundation Establishment spirit object, Foundation Establishment pills, reaching that realm should be smooth sailing for me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng slightly adjusted his surging spiritual power, stood up and stretched his limbs.


    He opened the door and exited the practice room.


    Since the breakthrough took quite a while, it was now deep into the night.


    Gazing at the moonlight, Lu Changsheng had no intention of moon-gazing or feeling melancholic.


    He went to Lu Miaoyun¡¯s room.


    Seeing the slumbering Lu Miaoyun, he lifted the blanket and climbed into bed.


    Embracing his beloved in his arms, he gradually drifted into slumber.


    Six days later.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s 102nd child was born.


    This child possessed a Spirit Root.


    It was the 24th of his children to have a Spirit Root.


    With this child¡¯s birth, an indescribable profound and wondrous sensation surged through Lu Changsheng¡¯s body.


    He realized his own Spirit Root had advanced!


    From a sixth-grade Spirit Root, it had progressed to a fifth-grade Spirit Root!


    Lu Changsheng was not surprised by this Spirit Root advancement.


    Previously, he could already sense that his Spirit Root was at the threshold between the sixth and fifth grades.


    If a child with a sixth-grade Spirit Root was born, it might directly trigger the upgrade.


    After so long, with the accumulation of his children¡¯s Spirit Root growth, combined with this newborn child, it likely elevated his Spirit Root to the fifth grade.


    Hence, his Spirit Root naturally advanced.


    ¡°System,¡±


    Lu Changsheng silently intoned.


    ¡¾Name: Lu Changsheng¡¿


    ¡¾Identity: Son-in-law of Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family¡¿


    ¡¾Cultivation: Qi Refining Ninth Stage¡¿


    ¡¾Lifespan: 30/156¡¿


    ¡¾Talent: Fifth-Grade Spirit Root, Metallic Body (Mid-Grade Spirit Body)¡¿


    ¡¾Techniques: Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, Yin-Yang Harmony Technique, Immortal Posture Technique¡¿


    ¡¾Spells: Seven Stars Sword Light, Seven Stars Sword Shield, Seven Stars Sword Escape¡¿


    ¡¾Items: Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi, Golden Light Brick Talisman, Peach Blossom Gu, Black Dragon Magic Bead, the Demonic Curse of Fate, Life-Substituting Talisman, Xuan Yuan Bead, Second-Grade Puppets¡¿


    ¡¾Skills: Talisman Crafting (Second Grade), Puppetry (Second Grade)¡¿


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    ¡¾Offspring: 102/107¡¿


    ¡°A fifth-grade Spirit Root, the same as Sister Miaoge¡¯s. One step closer to a Heaven-Grade Spirit Root.¡±


    ¡°This will also be quite helpful for my Foundation Establishment cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled, looking at the Spirit Root grade on the system panel.


    Glancing at the Metallic Body talent, he could sense its effects enhancing as his son Lu Qingshan grew older over time.


    ¡°The spirit body should develop along with the body, and it will be fully formed when he is eleven or twelve years old.¡±


    Lu Changsheng inwardly pondered.


    A question arose in his mind. Now that he possessed the Metallic Body himself, what would happen if he sired another child with a Metallic Body?


    Would the Metallic Body advance and upgrade into a superior spirit body?


    And if a child was born with a spirit body conflicting with the Metallic Body, what would happen then?


    Could conflicting spirit bodies cause issues with his own body?


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but let his thoughts wander.


    After a while, he realized he could only find out when his second spirit body child was born.


    Looking at the system panel before him, Lu Changsheng noticed his age.


    He had already turned thirty without even realizing it.


    ¡°Thirty years old, at the Qi Refining Ninth Stage¡­ For a cultivating family like Qingzhu Mountain, this cultivation level would be considered a peerless genius.¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, though he did not feel overly proud.


    At this age and the Qi Refining Ninth Stage, he would indeed be viewed as a peerless genius in Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s cultivation family.


    However, in an immortal sect, it would only be considered average.


    But he did not dwell too much on this aspect.


    After all, his forte lay in establishing a solid foundation for late blooming greatness.


    Maintaining this pace was sufficient.


    He aimed not for fleeting dominance, but lasting supremacy across his lifetime.


    Moreover, as an impoverished farmer¡¯s son with an initial ninth-grade Spirit Root who started with the system, achieving such accomplishments through his own diligent efforts within just twelve years left Lu Changsheng rather satisfied.


    ¡°There¡¯s a saying: ¡®At thirty, one stands firm.¡¯ Now with seven wives, eleven concubines, twenty-four maids, and a hundred and seven children, I suppose I¡¯ve established myself, haven¡¯t I?¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly pondered.


    Time flew by, and half a year passed in the blink of an eye.


    With selective breeding, Lu Changsheng only had five more children during this period.


    It¡¯s worth mentioning that Xia Ziyue gave birth, and her child possessed a sixth-grade Spirit Root.


    For Lu Changsheng¡¯s current situation, a sixth-grade Spirit Root child was already excellent.


    After all, among over a hundred children, only twenty-five possessed Spirit Roots.


    As for medium-grade Spirit Roots, there was only Lu Qingshan.


    This child of Xia Ziyue¡¯s was Lu Changsheng¡¯s second child with a sixth-grade Spirit Root.


    However, when Xia Ziyue was pregnant, Lu Changsheng did not allow her to excessively expend her primal essence in nurturing the fetus.


    Otherwise, Lu Changsheng felt that the mid Qi Refining stage Xia Ziyue could potentially nurture a child with a fifth-grade or even fourth-grade Spirit Root.


    However, having learned from Xia Ziyue¡¯s mother¡¯s cautionary tale, Lu Changsheng would never allow that.


    He could not bring himself to have the mother consume and deplete her own primal essence to the point of death just for childbirth.


    He also planned to temporarily stop Xia Ziyue from having more children for a while, allowing her to properly recuperate and cultivate.


    They could reconsider when she reached the late Qi Refining stage.


    Lu Changsheng even wondered if upon breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, Xia Ziyue could leverage her Spirit Nurturing Body to give birth to a child with a superior-grade Spirit Root.


    ¡°There¡¯s about a month left before the ten-year appointment.¡±


    ¡°I wonder how Feiyu is doing.¡±


    One day, after Lu Changsheng completed his usual cultivation and talisman crafting, he recalled that in about a month¡¯s time, the ten-year appointment they had made would arrive.


    He was curious about how Han Lin, Xiao Xiyue, and Zhao Qingqing, who pursued cultivation in the immortal sect, were faring.


    He wondered if the gap between them had widened over the past decade as they cultivated in the immortal sect.


    At the same time, he thought about Li Feiyu, who had been out wandering for so long without any news, unaware of his situation.


    In the blink of an eye, another half-month passed.


    Just as Lu Changsheng prepared to head to the Ruyi Region¡¯s mortal cities for the reunion, he received a letter.


    It was from Li Feiyu.


    In the letter, he first updated him on his situation, stating that all was well.


    With the talismans and spirit stones Lu Changsheng had given to him initially, he had also broken through to the Qi Refining Fifth Stage.


    Currently, he was exploring an ancient dwelling with others and might not make it back in time for the ten-year appointment.


    Hence, he sent the letter ahead to inform him.


    If he did not return by then, he asked Lu Changsheng not to worry.


    He also requested that he inform Han Lin, Xiao Xiyue, and Zhao Qingqing about this matter.


    ¡°Sigh, Feiyu has ultimately taken this path.¡±


    Looking at the letter, Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh.


    He had previously guessed that after going out to wander and gain experience, Li Feiyu would eventually follow a path similar to Xialong¡¯s.


    By hunting demonic beasts, exploring ancient dwellings and secret realms, he would acquire resources ¨C the only way for most rogue cultivators to pave an opportunity for Foundation Establishment.


    However, such endeavors also carried great risks.


    It was essentially putting one¡¯s life on the line, with any danger or accident potentially leading to death and having one¡¯s bones buried in the wilderness.


    Yet Lu Changsheng could not dissuade him from this path.


    Not everyone was like him, able to marry wives, take concubines, have children at home, and await the Great Dao.


    However, Lu Changsheng felt that Li Feiyu¡¯s absence from this appointment was not just due to being preoccupied, but also because the gap between the six of them had grown increasingly wider.


    Li Feiyu used to be quite accomplished in the mortal world during his youth.


    But ten years ago, among the six of them, Li Feiyu¡¯s situation was the worst.


    Now, after a decade had passed with Li Feiyu largely squandering his time, how could his proud spirit accept this?


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out another sigh, only able to hope that Li Feiyu was faring well.


    He summoned a flame in his palm, burning the letter.


    Afterwards, he informed his wives and concubines before riding his steel-feathered eagle towards the Ruyi Region¡¯s cities.

 Chapter 133: Xiao Xiyues Request

    Ruyi Region City.Lu Family¡¯s Inner Mansion, Wanxiang Garden.


    ¡°Hu hu hu¡ª¡±


    In the beautifully landscaped garden paved with bluestone, several martial artists were leading a group of children in martial arts practice and morning exercises.


    Although these children were young, their movements were very agile as they swung their fists and kicked.


    Whenever there were mistakes, the nearby martial artists immediately corrected them meticulously.


    A few children around ten years old swung their fists and kicks with a faint whistling sound.


    Not far away, Lu Changsheng, dressed in a blue robe, stood with a jade-like face and a gentle expression, watching the children practicing martial arts.


    Now, under his arrangements, these children had started practicing martial arts to strengthen their bodies.


    His eldest son, Lu Ping¡¯an, had already cultivated inner qi.


    According to the mundane martial world¡¯s classifications of martial arts: unranked, third-rate, second-rate, first-rate, and innate, he was already considered a second-rate expert.


    A twelve-year-old second-rate expert was rare in the mundane martial world, if not as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.


    Besides a few exceptionally gifted individuals, only the descendants of cultivators could raise such children.


    After all, living in places rich in spiritual veins and eating spirit rice and spiritual food from a young age meant their bodies had little impurity.


    Such children practicing martial arts were all martial prodigies.


    Moreover, even after sending these wives and children to the mundane world, Lu Changsheng continued to send spirit rice regularly.


    However, the strength of these second-rate martial artists was still unremarkable in the eyes of the system.


    Lu Changsheng checked his son Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s panel information through the system.


    In the strength column, it still showed a ¡°none¡± character.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind this.


    If in the early days, he had a few thoughts of enhancing his own strength through his children practicing martial arts.


    But now, he had fewer such thoughts.


    He mostly hoped that the children would practice martial arts for self-defense and to strengthen their bodies.


    ¡°Dad, how did I do?¡±


    After the morning practice, Lu Wuyou, with a lively and adorable face, ran toward Lu Changsheng, asking excitedly.


    Her eyes revealed her respect and reliance on her father.


    ¡°You¡¯re the one who slacks off the most.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng smiled gently, rubbing his daughter¡¯s little head.


    Then, with a cleansing spell, a breeze dried and cleaned the sweat-soaked clothes from her martial arts practice.


    Of course, he didn¡¯t favor just her.


    He did the same for all the children.


    Seeing this, the martial artists nearby were filled with awe.


    ¡°All right, you¡¯re all tired. Go have breakfast.¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted the heads of several children and led them to have breakfast.


    Breakfast was very rich and nutritionally balanced.


    After all, the children were at a growing age.


    In this regard, Lu Changsheng never treated them poorly, nor did he mind spending the money.


    After breakfast, Lu Changsheng and a few of the children, including Lu Ping¡¯an, went to the backyard to feed the Nine Netherworld Hound.


    After being raised for so many years, the Nine Netherworld Hound was now as robust as a large bull.


    Its tusks interlocked sharply, and its pitch-black fur gleamed like satin.


    Last year, the Nine Netherworld Hound had advanced to the mid-stage of a first-tier demonic beast.


    However, for Lu Changsheng, this didn¡¯t mean much.


    Expecting the Nine Netherworld Hound to carry him into flight was clearly impossible.


    Unless he spent a large amount of resources to nurture the Nine Netherworld Hound, accelerating its growth.


    But the cost was too high.


    Although Lu Changsheng had some spare money, he couldn¡¯t afford to spend it that way.


    He planned to continue raising it slowly.


    In the future, it could serve as the family¡¯s guardian spirit beast, protecting the children and their paths.


    Six days later.


    ¡°Dad, Uncle Hong is here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was in the backyard chatting with his wives and children when a little one came running and shouting.


    ¡°You all play here, I¡¯ll go take a look.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng guessed that Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing, and Han Lin had arrived.


    After meeting Hong Yi, the latter indeed informed him that Han Lin, Xiao Xiyue, and Zhao Qingqing were already outside the city.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded and went with Hong Yi to welcome them outside the city.


    As soon as they arrived outside the city, they saw figures of two women and a man.


    It was indeed Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing, and Han Lin.


    Xiao Xiyue wore a moon-white dress, her jet-black hair cascading down to her waist like a waterfall.


    Her stunning face hadn¡¯t changed much over the past ten years.


    With bright eyes, white teeth, a jade-like nose, and skin as smooth as jade, she was a beauty.


    However, her demeanor and aura had undergone a complete transformation from ten years ago.


    Back then, she was full of innocence and liveliness.


    Her face always had a radiant, bright smile that made people feel as if they were basking in the warmth of spring, naturally generating good feelings towards her.


    Now, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face was cool and her aura was like a high, bright moon¡ªpure, serene, and aloof.


    She seemed so distant and untouchable that people only dared to admire her from afar, afraid to approach and desecrate her sanctity.


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised to see Xiao Xiyue like this.


    He couldn¡¯t fathom what she had gone through in the past decade to have changed so drastically.


    Though her face was similar, it was as if she had become a different person.


    If she hadn¡¯t been with Zhao Qingqing and Han Lin, Lu Changsheng might not have been certain that this was Xiao Xiyue.


    Zhao Qingqing and Han Lin, who were with Xiao Xiyue, had matured and looked a few years older but otherwise hadn¡¯t changed much from ten years ago.


    ¡°Daoist Xiao, Daoist Zhao, Daoist Han.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t dwell on it too long and greeted them with a smile, clasping his hands.


    Hong Yi was also a bit surprised by Xiao Xiyue¡¯s change.


    But he didn¡¯t stare too long.


    He greeted them heartily and naturally, ¡°Fellow Daoists, it¡¯s been a while.¡±


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    Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing, and Han Lin nodded and greeted Lu Changsheng and Hong Yi.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance and demeanor, they were just as surprised as Lu Changsheng and Hong Yi were upon seeing Xiao Xiyue.


    Over the past ten years, their appearances and auras had changed to some extent.


    Hong Yi now wore a luxurious purple robe, a purple gold crown on his head, and sported a mustache.


    He had grown much more mature and composed compared to ten years ago.


    But Lu Changsheng still looked like a twenty-year-old.


    With his handsome and elegant face, one could vaguely see the contours from ten years ago.


    But now he exuded an even more refined and transcendent aura.


    He looked strikingly beautiful, elegant, and otherworldly, like an exquisite orchid or a jade tree, giving people a sense of tranquility and detachment.


    If they didn¡¯t know about Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation.


    Based on his appearance and demeanor, they would believe he was a core disciple of an immortal sect or a scion of a great cultivating family.


    As Lu Changsheng approached and Xiao Xiyue saw him, an inexplicable surge of emotion welled up within her.


    She felt a sudden flutter in her heart.


    The ¡®Supreme Forgetfulness Technique¡¯ she practiced involuntarily started to circulate.


    ¡°What is this?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue was slightly stunned.


    She noticed that upon seeing Lu Changsheng, her serene heart, like a bright moon, began to ripple.


    After cultivating the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, her heart had become like the moon in the sky, undisturbed by emotions and untroubled by feelings.


    No matter what happened, it was difficult to move her or cause any inner turmoil.


    But now, seeing Lu Changsheng, her heart actually fluttered slightly, causing the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique to activate.


    ¡°Could this be my opportunity, the catalyst for my breakthrough?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s eyes, cold and captivating like stars and the bright moon, shone with clarity.


    She had been practicing the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique and had reached the peak of Qi Refining.


    However, due to her state of mind, she had been unable to break through.


    Her master, Yun Wanshang, had given her three years.


    Now, half of that time had passed.


    She realized that she couldn¡¯t break through on her own.


    She needed to go out into the world, train her heart amidst the mundane, and use external forces to overcome her obstacles.


    This was also the purpose of her trip down the mountain for this meeting.


    She planned to spend the remaining year and a half traveling the world, seeking the opportunity for a breakthrough.


    Unexpectedly, just after leaving the mountain and reuniting with old friends, her heart fluttered, and the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique activated.


    ¡°Where is Daoist Li? Why isn¡¯t he here?¡±


    Han Lin, noticing only Lu Changsheng and Hong Yi, asked.


    ¡°Feiyu went out for training last year and got delayed by some matters. He might not be able to make it back in time. I apologize on his behalf.¡±


    Lu Changsheng clasped his hands and said.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t expect Daoist Li to be out training.¡±


    Han Lin nodded slightly and didn¡¯t press further.


    ¡°Fellow Daoists, you must be tired from your journey. I have arranged accommodations at the Ruyi Tower, in the same Gathering Immortals Pavilion as before.¡±


    Hong Yi said, stepping forward to lead the way.


    The five of them chatted as they walked, arriving at Ruyi Tower and entering the Gathering Immortals Pavilion.


    ¡°Please, take your seats.¡±


    After everyone was seated, Hong Yi, with a hearty smile, took out spirit tea and spirit fruits, pouring tea for everyone.


    Compared to ten years ago, this gathering was noticeably less familiar and natural.


    For one, their relationships back then were only moderately close.


    Now, having not seen each other for ten years, they only occasionally corresponded through letters.


    Another reason was that ten years ago, there were people on both sides to warm up the atmosphere and lead the conversation.


    But now, Xiao Xiyue had a cold, ethereal demeanor and rarely spoke.


    Lu Changsheng, Han Lin, and Zhao Qingqing were not talkative by nature, and with Li Feiyu absent, the conversation was lacking.


    However, under Hong Yi¡¯s guidance, Lu Changsheng, Han Lin, and Zhao Qingqing gradually found topics to discuss, and the conversation became more familiar and natural, turning into a relatively harmonious and pleasant exchange.


    During the conversation, Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing mentioned some news about the Blue Cloud Sect and major events in the cultivation world.


    Lu Changsheng and Hong Yi talked about mundane affairs and events in the marketplace.


    At one point, Lu Changsheng mentioned his brother-in-law, Xia Chaoyang.


    Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t been particularly concerned about his brother-in-law.


    He occasionally heard from Xia Ziyue about her brother¡¯s situation through letters.


    Whenever Xia Ziyue sent a letter, Lu Changsheng would send a few dozen spirit stones along.


    It wasn¡¯t much, just a token of his care as a brother-in-law and a simple investment.


    ¡°Xia Chaoyang, I have heard of him. I didn¡¯t expect he was a relative of Daoist Changsheng,¡± Han Lin said, a bit surprised.


    Although Han Lin was inconspicuous in the artifact refining hall of the Blue Cloud Sect, he was well-informed.


    Xia Chaoyang, possessing a fourth-grade Spirit Root, had entered the inner sect and was favored by a Foundation Establishment elder, who took him as a disciple, so Han Lin knew of him.


    At this point, everyone shared their recent experiences.


    Lu Changsheng learned that Han Lin had reached the sixth stage of Qi Refining.


    Zhao Qingqing had recently exchanged for a high-grade breakthrough pill from the sect and used it to reach the seventh stage of Qi Refining.


    This level of cultivation made Lu Changsheng sigh with admiration.


    No wonder they were disciples of an immortal sect.


    Both Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing were outer sect disciples of the Blue Cloud Sect.


    They were often delayed by side jobs and miscellaneous tasks.


    Yet, even under such circumstances, one was at the sixth stage and the other at the seventh stage of Qi Refining.


    It was worth noting that Lu Miaoge, the eldest daughter of the Lu Family in Qingzhu Mountain and a fifth-grade Spirit Root, had only broken through to the seventh stage of Qi Refining at twenty-nine years old.


    Hong Yi and Li Feiyu, being low-grade Spirit Roots, were also slower.


    One was still at the fourth stage of Qi Refining, and the other had only recently broken through to the fifth stage.


    As for himself, Lu Changsheng excluded himself from comparison.


    After all, he had a cheat.


    Publicly, he claimed to have just broken through to the sixth stage of Qi Refining not long ago.


    ¡°Daoist Changsheng seems to be living a comfortable life, surrounded by wives and children in a cultivating family, with steady progress in both cultivation and Talisman skills,¡± Han Lin remarked with a sigh.


    He had always been the closest to Lu Changsheng.


    Even though they had grown distant over the years, there was still a sense of closeness.


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s not comparable to your prospects in the immortal path.¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand and smiled.


    Then he turned his gaze to Xiao Xiyue, whose face was cold as ice, and asked, ¡°I heard that Daoist Xiao was accepted as a disciple by a Core Formation true person. How have you been?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked partly out of curiosity about Xiao Xiyue¡¯s situation.


    Another reason was that he felt as if Xiao Xiyue had been observing him the entire time.


    ¡°I have been focusing on my cultivation these years. Now, I have reached the peak of Qi Refining. This trip down the mountain is for training and seeking an opportunity for a breakthrough.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s voice was soft and cold, captivatingly beautiful.


    ¡°Gasp!¡±


    Upon hearing this, everyone couldn¡¯t help but express their amazement, inhaling sharply.


    The peak of Qi Refining, seeking a breakthrough.


    This clearly indicated she was looking for an opportunity to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    Unexpectedly, in just ten years, Xiao Xiyue had cultivated to the peak of Qi Refining and was preparing for Foundation Establishment.


    The difference between her and the others was like heaven and earth.


    Not only Hong Yi, Zhao Qingqing, and Han Lin were surprised, but Lu Changsheng was also a bit shocked.


    However, Lu Changsheng was more puzzled.


    He remembered Xiao Xiyue as only having a fourth-grade Spirit Root.


    A fourth-grade Spirit Root, even in an immortal sect, couldn¡¯t possibly have such a rapid cultivation speed.


    ¡°Could it be that Xiao Xiyue possesses some kind of spiritual body?¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately guessed.


    His reasoning was simple.


    Xiao Xiyue had been accepted as a disciple by a Core Formation true person.


    If she were merely a fourth-grade Spirit Root, it was unlikely that a Core Formation true person would take her as a disciple.


    At most, a Foundation Establishment elder would notice her and accept her as a disciple.


    After all, Core Formation true persons in the entire Blue Cloud Sect were few and far between.


    If she didn¡¯t have at least a ordinary Spirit Root or heavenly Spirit Root, they wouldn¡¯t easily accept a disciple.


    ¡°Or could it be that she is cultivating some special technique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng considered another possibility.


    He practiced the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique and knew how much a good technique could benefit a cultivator.


    If it weren¡¯t for this technique, which allowed him to refine pill toxins and bypass small bottlenecks, his cultivation speed would not be this fast.


    So, he speculated that Xiao Xiyue might also be cultivating such a technique.


    However, this technique likely had side effects.


    He had once read in ancient texts that many powerful cultivation techniques came with side effects.


    For example, there were cases where male cultivators turned feminine, their appearance drastically changed, and their personalities underwent a complete transformation.


    The current change in Xiao Xiyue¡¯s appearance made him feel like this could be one of those cases.


    Otherwise, how could there be such a drastic change after just ten years of cultivation?


    But speculation aside, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t inquire much about such matters.


    In the cultivation world, matters like physique and cultivation techniques were all considered highly secretive.


    ¡°Well then, I¡¯ll toast in advance to Xiao Daoist¡¯s successful Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Hong Yi immediately raised his tea cup, with a sense of nostalgic camaraderie.


    Back when they participated in the Immortal Sect Assessment together, he harbored an admiration for Xiao Xiyue.


    Now, thirteen years had passed, and he had achieved some success in the secular world.


    But Foundation Establishment was still a distant concept for him.


    Yet here Xiao Xiyue was, already preparing for Foundation Establishment, which left him deeply moved.


    ¡°To Xiao Daoist¡¯s fortuitous encounters and successful Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°We also toast to Senior Sister Xiao¡¯s successful Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°We also toast to Senior Sister Xiao¡¯s successful Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, Zhao Qingqing, and Han Lin also raised their cups in congratulations.


    ¡°Thank you.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cold eyes softened slightly as she raised her cup to drink with everyone else.


    But her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Lu Changsheng.


    She found that whenever she looked at Lu Changsheng, her heart would flutter ever so slightly.


    If not for the operation of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, Xiao Xiyue would have thought this was just an illusion, unable to capture this subtle emotional flutter.


    ¡°Do I have to go through emotional tribulations to break through after all?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue murmured as she looked at Lu Changsheng.


    She remembered her master¡¯s teachings.


    To truly achieve emotionlessness and forgetfulness with the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, one must experience emotional tribulations to comprehend the true meaning of supreme forgetfulness.


    Although she didn¡¯t understand why she felt this flutter in her heart when facing Lu Changsheng, a mysterious intuition told her that her breakthrough opportunity might lie with him.


    Thinking about how her breakthrough might depend on experiencing emotional tribulations with Lu Changsheng left her feeling confused and lost.


    Over the years, she had been cultivating in the Blue Cloud Sect and didn¡¯t have much understanding of emotions.


    Moreover, after practicing the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, her heart had become even more indifferent, almost forgetting about emotions altogether.


    Now, being asked to experience emotional tribulations, she truly didn¡¯t know where to start.


    ¡°I came down the mountain precisely to find this opportunity.¡±


    ¡°Now that the opportunity is right in front of me, what am I hesitating for?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s chaotic inner thoughts instantly solidified.


    When she chose to cultivate the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique initially, she knew it was a one-way path.


    Understanding that without the determination to seek the Dao at dawn and be willing to die at dusk, spiritual enlightenment would be nearly impossible in this lifetime, making progress on the Great Dao seem hopeless.


    Now that the opportunity was right in front of her, she naturally couldn¡¯t afford to miss it.


    Moreover, through their conversation just now, she had learned that Lu Changsheng had numerous wives and children, indicating a rich emotional experience.


    Perhaps it was for this reason that her breakthrough opportunity fell upon Lu Changsheng.


    Soon, Xiao Xiyue also gradually joined in the conversation, participating in some topics with the others.


    ¡°Daoist Hong, Daoist Lu, immersing oneself too much in the secular world can affect cultivation. If one can purify oneself amidst the mundane distractions, it can greatly assist in cultivation, both in mentality and overcoming bottlenecks.¡±


    When the topic turned to cultivation, Xiao Xiyue spoke up, offering advice to the others.


    With guidance from her Core Formation master and her profound understanding of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, she had many insights in this regard.


    ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Daoist Xiao.¡±


    Hong Yi expressed his gratitude sincerely.


    ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Daoist Xiao.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also nodded slightly, understanding that the principle Xiao Xiyue mentioned aligned closely with his initial thoughts.


    ¡°It¡¯s not so much guidance as it is just a few suggestions.¡±


    Although Xiao Xiyue¡¯s demeanor was as serene as a fairy in the moon palace, her words carried no hint of arrogance, remaining remarkably calm.


    With Xiao Xiyue¡¯s participation, the atmosphere of the conversation became even more harmonious.


    Especially in discussions about cultivation, Xiao Xiyue, a complete Qi Refining stage cultivator, often provided insights that enlightened others and left them feeling enriched.


    This also made Lu Changsheng realize the importance of having companions on the path of cultivation.


    In the long journey of cultivation, almost everyone would encounter difficulties and doubts.


    It was hard to progress far alone, but with a renowned teacher and like-minded companions, the journey would become much smoother.


    During their conversation, Xiao Xiyue also occasionally asked Lu Changsheng about daily life matters and other questions.


    This was her purpose in engaging in conversation, to observe and understand Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation.


    After all, emotional tribulations were not something to be taken lightly. If mishandled, they could harm both oneself and others.


    Although her emotions had gradually faded due to cultivation, she wouldn¡¯t become cold-hearted just for the sake of cultivation.


    This behavior puzzled Lu Changsheng somewhat. However, when he heard that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s main reason for descending the mountain was to temper her heart amidst the secular world, he didn¡¯t pay it much mind.


    After all, they had experienced quite a bit in the secular world. While Xiao Xiyue and her companions had been practicing in the Immortal Sect, they rarely encountered mundane affairs.


    All good things must come to an end. As the sun began to set, the gathering came to a close, and the group bid farewell to each other.


    Zhao Qingqing mentioned having tasks to attend to, while Han Lin said he was going home to visit family.


    ¡°Daoist Lu, I descended the mountain this time to explore the secular world and seek opportunities. But I don¡¯t know much about the mundane or the cultivation world, and I don¡¯t have a destination in mind. Could you accompany me for a while?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue asked Lu Changsheng before parting.


    She stood there in her snow-white attire, her face as cold and ethereal as the moon in the sky, calm and indifferent, with a hint of celestial aura.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was slightly taken aback by the request.


    However, from their earlier conversation, he understood that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s purpose in descending the mountain was to temper her heart amidst the secular world and break through to Foundation Establishment. So, he didn¡¯t find the request too surprising.


    ¡°I usually travel between the secular Ruyi Region, Qingzhu Mountain, and the market. If Daoist Xiao has nowhere specific to go, I would be willing to accompany you on a journey.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment before replying.


    As a disciple of the Immortal Sect and a Core Formation true person, it was only natural for Lu Changsheng to foster good relations and maintain such connections.


    Besides, accompanying Xiao Xiyue for a while wouldn¡¯t be much of a hassle in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view. Agreeing to her request wouldn¡¯t hurt.


    Whether it succeeded or not, Xiao Xiyue would owe him a favor. And a favor from a Core Formation true person of the Immortal Sect was a significant background relationship.


    Especially considering that the Immortal Sect was the Blue Cloud Sect, which oversaw Qingzhu Mountain, where Lu Changsheng resided.


    ¡°Thank you, Doiast Lu.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cold eyes softened slightly, like a rare moment of gentle bloom in the midst of frost.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been in the secular world all this time, and I have some understanding of the cultivation world. Why didn¡¯t you ask me?¡±


    Hong Yi couldn¡¯t help but feel a twinge of bitterness, though he remained silent.

 Chapter 134: My Cultivation with the Immortal Lass!

    Under Hong Yi¡¯s envious gaze, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue departed.¡°Daoist Xiao, how do you plan to travel on this journey?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired of Xiao Xiyue.


    Since he had agreed to help, he naturally couldn¡¯t just let her stay at his place or in the city without a care.


    He had to show some hospitality as a host.


    ¡°I¡¯ll travel to all directions, observe the mortal world, and experience the hustle and bustle of life,¡± Xiao Xiyue replied softly.


    Her words weren¡¯t entirely empty.


    Cultivating the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique indeed required such experiences.


    However, she had relied on the Red Dust Pill to skip this step.


    But the Red Dust Pill was, after all, an external aid and hadn¡¯t brought her mental state to complete fulfillment.


    ¡°The mortal world, the hustle and bustle of life,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded thoughtfully.


    He sensed that her cultivation method was not simple.


    After all, ordinary cultivation methods like the Returning to the Origin Technique or the Long Spring Technique didn¡¯t have any requirements for mental state.


    Only Profound Level and above cultivation methods had such requirements.


    This was why more advanced cultivation methods were harder to practice, with higher thresholds.


    ¡°Do you have any advice, Daoist Lu?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue asked calmly.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any good advice, but I can accompany you in the mortal world for the next few days,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied.


    ¡°We can visit the Immortal Cultivation Sect later.¡±


    ¡°If you want to hunt demonic beasts or explore mysterious realms, my cultivation is too low, and I won¡¯t be of much help.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    In the cultivation world, many people who encounter bottlenecks would choose to hunt demonic beasts or explore mysterious realms.


    Through the process of tempering themselves between life and death, they could break through their bottlenecks by unleashing their hidden potential.


    Xiao Xiyue wasn¡¯t in such a situation, but Lu Changsheng had to speak up beforehand.


    ¡°Thank you, Daoist Lu,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue replied with a gentle nod.


    She then looked at Lu Changsheng, her calm and peaceful eyes sparkling with curiosity, asking, ¡°Does Daoist Lu have a technique to maintain his youthful appearance, perhaps related to wood or water element cultivation methods?¡±


    She didn¡¯t know why, but whenever she faced Lu Changsheng, her heart would flutter, and the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique would automatically activate.


    But looking at Lu Changsheng¡¯s handsome and refined face, she couldn¡¯t help but wonder if it was related to his cultivation method.


    Because Lu Changsheng¡¯s transformation in terms of appearance, aura, and temperament was too drastic.


    Although it had been thirteen years, she had almost forgotten Lu Changsheng¡¯s original appearance.


    But she vaguely remembered that he used to be ordinary, blending in with the crowd.


    Now, even with her discerning eyes, she had to admit that Lu Changsheng was extremely handsome.


    Not only was his appearance handsome, but his skin, physique, and aura were also flawless, making him a pleasure to behold, evoking a sense of closeness and affection.


    Xiao Xiyue naturally knew that some wood and water element cultivation methods had beauty and youth-preserving effects.


    But during the Qi Refining period, ordinary cultivation methods couldn¡¯t possibly achieve Lu Changsheng¡¯s level of transformation.


    ¡°No, I just have a nine-rank miscellaneous Spirit Root, so I chose to cultivate a wood element nurturing technique,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied, his eyes unwavering, his heart rate unchanged.


    He had already mastered this kind of conversation.


    Moreover, due to his cultivation of the Immortal Posture Technique and Peach Blossom Gu, he indeed looked like someone who had cultivated wood element beauty techniques.


    However, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s question also made him more cautious.


    He suspected that this Immortal Lass might have discovered something about him.


    After all, he was very clear about the changes in his appearance and aura.


    If someone was perceptive, they could still notice something.


    So, he usually concealed his aura with treasures.


    Otherwise, with the effects of the Immortal Posture Technique and Peach Blossom Gu, he would be able to captivate mortal women with just one glance, and even have a significant impact on cultivators.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Daoist Lu to be so concerned about his appearance,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said with a hint of teasing in her tone.


    She discovered that when she was with Lu Changsheng, her mental state was no longer as calm as usual, like a clear and peaceful moon, without any ripples.


    This made her realize that she could use this opportunity to temper her mental state.


    ¡°Since we¡¯re cultivators, we should naturally have a certain level of cultivation,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said casually.


    ¡°After all, with my innate talent and resources, I won¡¯t be able to achieve great things in this life, so I might as well focus on this aspect.¡±


    ¡°Ah, I see,¡± Xiao Xiyue replied, looking at Lu Changsheng. ¡°The path of cultivation is fraught with fear of losing faith, but if one has a thread of faith, there will always be a glimmer of hope.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, knowing that Xiao Xiyue was speaking with good intentions, and didn¡¯t mind this kind of conversation.


    The two of them chatted as they walked, eventually arriving at the Lu Family residence.


    ¡°Daddy!¡± Lu Xile exclaimed, sitting on a small stool outside the residence, eating a sugar-coated hawthorn fruit.


    When she saw Lu Changsheng return, she immediately stood up, excitedly shouting.


    Then, the little girl¡¯s eyes sparkled with curiosity as she looked at Xiao Xiyue, asking, ¡°Daddy, is this the new mother?¡±


    ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Lu Xile,¡±


    The little girl said in a sweet voice, looking up at Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°Cough, cough, this is my friend,¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained, lightly clearing his throat.


    He didn¡¯t mind his daughter¡¯s innocent words.


    Then, he looked at Xiao Xiyue and said, ¡°Please don¡¯t mind, Daoist Xiao.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, your daughter is very cute,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue replied, shaking her head slightly.


    Her face was still calm and elegant, but her eyes and tone were warm and gentle.


    She lightly adjusted her white dress, squatting down with a graceful posture, looking at Lu Xile with a soft gaze. ¡°Little sister, how old are you this year?¡±


    ¡°Uh, I¡¯m ten years old!¡±


    Lu Xile replied, having just eaten half of her sugar-coated hawthorn fruit.


    Then, she handed the fruit to Xiao Xiyue, saying, ¡°Auntie Xiyue, Daddy said we have guests, and we should treat them well. Please have some sugar-coated hawthorn fruit.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue was slightly taken aback.


    She couldn¡¯t help but think of her own childhood.


    At one time, she was like the little girl in front of her, full of life and energy, and loved to eat sugar-coated hawthorn fruits.


    Her eyebrows curved, and her face revealed a gentle smile as she opened her red, inviting lips and took a bite of the sugar-coated hawthorn fruit from the little girl¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s really delicious,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said, touching Lu Xile¡¯s head, her calm and peaceful heart rippling slightly.


    This made her even more certain that Lu Changsheng was the opportunity for her to break through her mental state.


    A crystal-clear white jade pendant appeared in her hand, which she gave to Lu Xile, saying, ¡°This is a gift from Auntie.¡±


    Lu Xile didn¡¯t refuse, looking at her father.


    ¡°Since Auntie gave it to you, you should accept it,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    He could see that this jade pendant was no ordinary jade, but a spiritual jade.


    As for its value, he couldn¡¯t estimate it at a glance.


    But since it was a gift for his daughter, he didn¡¯t refuse.


    He also knew that Xiao Xiyue was expressing her gratitude through this gift.


    ¡°Thank you, Auntie!¡±


    Lu Xile exclaimed, happily accepting the jade pendant.


    She saw that the jade pendant was crystal-clear and very beautiful, and she liked it very much.


    Then, she started chatting with Xiao Xiyue, asking if she had eaten and wanting to take her out to play.


    Facing the enthusiastic little girl, Xiao Xiyue didn¡¯t refuse, going along with her.


    Lu Changsheng watched this scene, not saying a word.


    Let his daughter take her out to play and chat.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on with this Daoist Xiao?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, his eyes narrowing.


    Through their conversation earlier, he was almost certain that Xiao Xiyue had a problem.


    Letting him accompany her was definitely not just for traveling and experiencing the mortal world.


    She must have some other purpose.


    He believed that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s trip was to travel to all directions, temper her heart, and find a breakthrough opportunity.


    But saying that she had nowhere to go and letting him accompany her made Lu Changsheng feel a bit forced.


    After all, as a disciple of the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s Core Formation, going out to practice and cultivate was impossible without a destination.


    Someone would definitely plan a route for her or accompany her.


    Even this person who was traveling to temper her heart, he felt that Hong Yi was more suitable than himself.


    This reason, Lu Changsheng found strange and forced himself to accept.


    But earlier, Lu Changsheng had been observing Xiao Xiyue.


    Lu Changsheng had noticed that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s gaze would often fall on him, sizing him up.


    And, with his keen senses, he detected that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s eyes and tone had changed.


    This change was very subtle, and he couldn¡¯t quite describe it.


    To put it simply, she wasn¡¯t as cold and distant as before.


    When he went to welcome her with Hong Yi, he saw Xiao Xiyue for the first time and noticed that she had a calm and peaceful aura about her, like a goddess from the heavens, making it hard for people to get close to her.


    Even at the restaurant, she was still like that.


    It wasn¡¯t until they had chatted for a while that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s distant demeanor gradually dissipated.


    At the time, Lu Changsheng had noticed that Xiao Xiyue was sizing him up, but he didn¡¯t think much of it.


    After Xiao Xiyue asked him to accompany her, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart had become more vigilant, so he had been observing her, and was certain that Xiao Xiyue had some purpose in mind.


    ¡°Wait, when I¡¯m with her, her expression and tone change¡­ what¡¯s going on?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mouth twitched.


    He suddenly felt like a goddess had taken a liking to someone, and was deliberately being more approachable.


    ¡°Although I¡¯m quite charming now, it¡¯s not to the point where¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng touched his chin.


    He was still a person with some self-awareness.


    He knew that his charm had a significant impact on the opposite sex.


    But it wasn¡¯t to the point where Xiao Xiyue, a goddess, would be so smitten with him that she would take the initiative to get close to him.


    ¡°Could it be¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brain flashed with an idea.


    His heart stirred, and he sensed the Peach Blossom Gu in his brow.


    He wondered if it was this thing that was giving him Romantic Luck again.


    After all, his relationship with Xiao Xiyue was just ordinary.


    Now that she had come down from the mountain to travel, and was behaving so strangely, it made him wonder if it was due to Romantic Luck.


    ¡°Hmm¡­¡±


    The Peach Blossom Gu in his brow stirred, transmitting a thought to him.


    It was as if it was telling Lu Changsheng that it was indeed Romantic Luck.


    ¡°Ah, great!¡±


    Lu Changsheng received the feedback from the Peach Blossom Gu, and his heart exclaimed in surprise.


    He understood that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s strange behavior was indeed related to Romantic Luck.


    This made him unsure of what to say for a moment.


    But it also made him feel more at ease.


    He knew that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s request for him to accompany her wasn¡¯t out of malice or some other purpose.


    ¡°However, this Romantic Luck is quite troublesome to deal with.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.


    It was impossible for him to have no thoughts about Xiao Xiyue at all.


    After all, not only was this Xiao Xiyue exquisitely beautiful, but she also had a four-grade Spirit Root.


    She even possessed some kind of spiritual body.


    If she were just an ordinary inner disciple of the Blue Cloud Sect, it would be easier said, with some hope.


    But she was not a common immortal sect disciple.


    She was a disciple of a Core Formation true person.


    With such an identity and status, if he caused her to become pregnant and have children, it could very likely bring trouble.


    After all, to be accepted as a disciple by a Core Formation true person, she obviously had exceptional talents, and the immortal sect placed great hopes in her, wanting her to wholeheartedly cultivate.


    If she had a few children, it would delay her early brilliant path.


    It¡¯s not impossible that the Blue Cloud Sect, in order to let their disciple wholeheartedly cultivate and cut off worldly ties, would kill him.


    Then his romantic luck would truly become a calamity of love.


    So Lu Changsheng was very clear in his heart that a woman like Xiao Xiyue was currently beyond what he could handle.


    On the other side,


    Under Lu Xile¡¯s guidance, Xiao Xiyue met Lu Changsheng¡¯s other wives and children.


    She knew Lu Changsheng had taken many wives and had many children.


    But upon seeing so many wives and children at once, she was still somewhat surprised.


    However, she did not know that these more than twenty children were only a small part.


    After spending some time chatting and playing with Lu Xile and a few children after parting from Lu Changsheng, Xiao Xiyue found her state of mind gradually became calm and indifferent once more.


    Returning to her usual state of Supreme Forgetfulness.


    ¡°So it really is like this.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue murmured inwardly, her eyes clear like water, indifferent yet calmly distant.


    She could almost confirm that only Lu Changsheng could help her break through the illusion and transcend her realm.


    As for how to break through, she had some initial thoughts.


    When by Lu Changsheng¡¯s side, her state of mind would be influenced, automatically activating the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    If she could remain completely unaffected, her mind calm and indifferent no matter what, then it seemed she would break through the illusion and fully accomplish her mental state.


    However, she needed to continue confirming this.


    Thus, Xiao Xiyue took residence at the Lu manor.


    Lu Changsheng had originally planned to return to Qingzhu Mountain after the reunion.


    But because of Xiao Xiyue, he changed his plans.


    He spent time taking Xiao Xiyue to wander around Ruyi Region, observing the so-called states of sentient beings and the troubles of the mortal world.


    Lu Changsheng himself did not know what exactly the ¡°states of sentient beings¡± and ¡°troubles of the mortal world¡± referred to.


    And Xiao Xiyue could not clearly explain it either.


    Thinking that she came from a scholarly family and entered the Blue Cloud Sect to cultivate at just 15 years old, he decided to show her some of the sufferings and lowly lives of the mortal realm.


    Like women forced into prostitution.


    The street vendors, hoodlums and beggars with disfigurements lining the alleys.


    Dock workers toiling at hard labor.


    Restaurants, tea houses, all sorts of patrons.


    Martial folk fighting and killing over profits.


    This day, Lu Changsheng took Xiao Xiyue to another village in Ruyi Region.


    It was an extremely impoverished and backward village.


    Dirt roads riddled with potholes.


    Farm fields lining the path where the crops had already been harvested.


    But you could still see some emaciated, feeble farmers with children, carrying baskets, picking up leftover scraps of grain in the fields.


    There were even some women who had just given birth, carrying wailing infants, all looking utterly haggard.


    When they saw Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue, their eyes showed meekness and fear, forcing stiff, ingratiating smiles.


    ¡°Alas.¡±


    Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng deeply sighed.


    He did not know Xiao Xiyue¡¯s state of mind these past days.


    But the hardships of this world truly weighed heavily on his heart.


    He felt some relief and subsequent dread, feeling shaken.


    Relieved that he possessed a Spirit Root and gained the chance of immortality.


    Able to go to the Blue Cloud Sect and take the Immortal Sect Assessment.


    Otherwise, as a son of farmers, even if he awakened his memories and system, it would have been extremely difficult.


    He would have needed to spend immeasurable time, effort and struggle to rise from these lowly roots. S?a??h the N?v?l(F)ire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Daoist friend Xiao, have you gained any insights these past few days?¡±


    Lu Changsheng lightly sighed and inquired of Xiao Xiyue.


    Seeing such hardships also made him cherish his current life more, filling him with drive to strive harder.


    ¡°All sentient beings suffer.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said softly.


    These past days, she had seen much under Lu Changsheng¡¯s guidance, leaving a deep impression and gaining no small insights.


    But she could feel that these did not greatly aid her breakthrough.


    The key still lay with Lu Changsheng himself.


    However, through these days together, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s heart had also become immersed in Lu Changsheng¡¯s influence.


    Whenever the two were in close proximity, Xiao Xiyue felt enveloped by a spring breeze that stirred her mind, causing the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique to activate.


    But she also realized that merely this was not enough, insufficient for her to break through the illusion and transcend her state of mind.


    She understood in her heart that she needed to go further with Lu Changsheng.


    To experience the so-called ¡®Trial of Desire¡¯ in order to truly temper her mental state, gain great enlightenment, break through the illusion, and achieve Supreme Forgetfulness.


    ¡°These past few days have been troubling for Daoist Lu,¡± Xiao Xiyue said, looking towards Lu Changsheng.


    Her voice was no longer that aloof chill, much warmer.


    Soon after, the two returned to Ruyi Region, preparing to depart for the Cultivation City the next day.


    Night fell.


    Since they would be leaving tomorrow, naturally Lu Changsheng intimately accompanied his wives.


    At the same time, Xiao Xiyue sat cross-legged in her room.


    Her heart was in turmoil, unable to sleep or enter a cultivation state.


    ¡°The Trial of Desire.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue understood that borrowing Lu Changsheng¡¯s influence to temper her mental state and break through the illusion came at a cost.


    These past few days had also caused her to be entrapped by Lu Changsheng himself.


    Though her mental state had improved, she had also sunk deeper, now needing to rely on the ¡®Trial of Desire¡¯ to gain great enlightenment.


    She activated her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique to suppress her stray thoughts.


    Walking out of the room, her dress fluttering, she floated up to the roof, quietly gazing at the bright moon.


    The moonlight bathed her white dress and flawless form, making her appear all the more sacred and noble, like a moon fairy from the heavenly palace.


    The night breeze gently blew, lifting a corner of her white dress to reveal her ivory-jade legs without an ounce of excess flesh, a natural peerless beauty.


    The wind also tousled her dark tresses.


    Strands of her hair and white dress fluttered in the wind, expressing the mood and feelings of its wearer.


    Her eyes like lustrous moons absently gazed towards one of Lu Changsheng¡¯s courtyards.


    ¡°Hmm!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.


    She understood that without an enlightened mental state, she could never refine the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    Her eyes revealed a hint of resolution as she drifted towards Lu Changsheng¡¯s courtyard.


    Preparing to directly inform him that she needed to experience the ¡®Trial of Desire¡¯ in order to completely breakthrough the illusion.


    Rather than merely observe the myriad states and troubles of the mundane world.

 Chapter 135: Xiao Xiyue: So this is the tribulation of love!

    In the inky night sky, a silver moon hung high.Its faint moonlight bathed the pavilions of the Lu Family manor, as if draping them in a silvery veil.


    The entire Lu manor was shrouded in darkness and silence, except for one brilliantly lit courtyard within.


    Under that frosty luminescence, a figure in white dress resembling a celestial moon fairy drifted in, her garments fluttering in the night breeze.


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    Before she could descend, the celestial-like Xiao Xiyue suddenly heard a series of sounds ¨C seemingly aggrieved yet alluring, mournful yet coquettish.


    The sounds made Xiao Xiyue¡¯s jade-like countenance falter slightly as her heartbeat abruptly quickened.


    This increased heartbeat caused her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique to rapidly activate.


    ¡°What sounds are these?¡± Xiao Xiyue¡¯s brow furrowed slightly in bewilderment.


    Why would such simple sounds rouse such palpitations within her?


    The Supreme Forgetfulness Technique suppressed these inexplicable emotions.


    She then followed the sounds, glancing towards the rooms in the courtyard.


    The shadows reflected in the window allowed her to instantly guess the situation inside, causing her heart to ¡°thump thump thump¡± once more.


    She realized her timing was inappropriate.


    Yet a sense of palpitation and stimulation arose, as if possessed, causing her to channel her spiritual power into her eyes to peer inside.


    Within the chambers, she saw several of the Lu Family madams she had met earlier that day, along with Lu Changsheng¡­


    In that instant, Xiao Xiyue felt as if struck by lightning.


    A blush of crimson suddenly flushed her exquisite face, nearly causing her to cry out.


    This one glance delivered an unprecedented, powerful impact to Xiao Xiyue.


    The state of mind just calmed by her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique erupted violently in that moment.


    Her spiritual roots trembled, the technique nearly failing as her jade-like form slightly softened.


    At fifteen, she had joined the immortal sect and devoted herself wholeheartedly to cultivation.


    Though aware of certain matters between men and women from books, she was essentially an unblemished white leaf.


    She had never witnessed such scenes before.


    Let alone something so stimulating and startling.


    Under the moonlight, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s translucent jade-like skin shimmered against the cold lunar glow.


    Her face, as chaste and pristine as the celestial moon itself, now flushed a rosy hue ¨C a ravishing, breathtaking beauty.


    Her heart surged with turmoil as she stood dazed and lost.


    ¡°Could this be¡­the Trial of Desire I must face?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue lightly bit her lip as the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique activated, suppressing the surging tides within.


    Just then, the unprecedented, stimulating sight caused her heartbeat to race and body to soften.


    Yet simultaneously, the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique frantically spun.


    It was as if the unbreakable, formidable barriers within her had slightly loosened in that moment.


    Allowing her to vaguely realize the nature of her Trial of Desire. S?a??h the n0v?l(?)ire.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Prior to this, she only knew that she needed to undergo such a trial.


    And that the trial manifested through Lu Changsheng ¨C the catalyst for her breakthrough.


    But the specifics had remained unclear to her.


    For the word ¡°desire¡± was far too broad ¨C


    It could refer to familial love, friendship, romance, or intimacy between men and women.


    And each of those types of desire branched into many more permutations.


    Yet in this moment, she faintly understood.


    It referred to the desire between men and women.


    The desire encompassing sensual intimacy.


    And what she needed to do was repress that desire, forget that lust ¨C


    To comprehend desire yet detach from it, experience yet remain indifferent.


    After realizing the nature of her Trial, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s moonlike luminous eyes wavered uncertainly, flickering with turmoil.


    Not only was her heart in disarray, but her mind spun in confusion, leaving her dazed and lost.


    At the same time, within the courtyard chambers, the diligently occupied Lu Changsheng suddenly sensed a feeling of being watched.


    His brow furrowed slightly.


    Though his manor lacked a grand formation for protection, the outer courtyard had patrol guards while the inner courtyard was guarded by the Nine Netherworld Hounds.


    Ordinarily, no top experts could infiltrate undetected in the mortal realm.


    He glanced outward through the doors and windows.


    Immediately spotting a fairylike white figure.


    ¡°Xiao Xiyue?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the white figure with some surprise and doubt.


    He did not know why this Fairy Xiyue had come so late at night.


    Instead of cultivating or sleeping, she sought him out to talk?


    However, seeing it was just Xiao Xiyue watching and not some ill-intentioned person put Lu Changsheng at ease.


    Yet this moment of distraction caused Lu Lanshu to feel a sudden emptiness.


    Her usually dignified and elegant face now flushed with rosy allure.


    Turning her coy, half-lidded eyes towards her husband, she softly asked, ¡°Husband, what is it?¡±


    The three other wives also looked towards Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw Xiao Xiyue hastily depart as soon as he glanced outwards, so he did not dwell on it further.


    He figured Xiao Xiyue must have had something to discuss with him, which led to this awkward encounter.


    Moreover, he could hardly pause everything right now to go ask about her matter, could he?


    ¡°Stick that pretty butt out!¡±


    *Smack!*


    Lu Changsheng struck out and continued his passionate endeavors.


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    Lu Lanshu arched her back, her dark tresses whipping wildly as a moan escaped her lips.


    As for Xiao Xiyue, she detected Lu Changsheng¡¯s glance amidst her inner turmoil.


    Despite her cultivation of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique and pure, inexperienced heart, in this situation her heart still palpitated.


    She fled the courtyard almost as if in retreat, drifting back to her own quarters.


    Back in her room, the rapidly spinning Supreme Forgetfulness Technique gradually restored the chilly composure to Xiao Xiyue¡¯s exquisite face.


    Yet recalling that earlier scene still caused an instinctive, soul-deep shudder, her jade form flushing with feverish softness.


    ¡°So this is my Trial of Desire? No wonder I could never fully grasp the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.¡±


    ¡°My current state is still far too lacking.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue murmured inwardly, gingerly touching her warm cheek.


    She did not understand what had overcome her earlier.


    Was she possessed by demons?


    Despite realizing what Lu Changsheng was engaged in, she still stole that glimpse.


    ¡°If I could fully control and suppress these emotions, perhaps that would signify my mental state reaching completion, breaking through the illusion.¡±


    As the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique spun, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s inner turmoil also gradually calmed.


    Yet the thought of completely mastering these emotions caused her to sigh lightly, gazing up at the bright moon hanging in the night sky.


    For some reason, the earlier scene resurfaced before her eyes once more, causing her newly settled heart to palpitate faintly.


    Xiao Xiyue did not dispel the blushing, scandalous image from her mind.


    Instead, she chose to face it directly, even attempting to envision herself in that position.


    Because for her, this too was a tempering of her mental state.


    If she could not master even these base emotions, how could she undergo the ¡®Trial of Desire¡¯ and break the illusion?


    An indeterminate time passed.


    Eventually, Xiao Xiyue found she could calmly, directly face that scene without the slightest ripple in her heart.


    She directly faced the impactful scene that shook her spiritual roots.


    By the time dawn arrived, Xiao Xiyue rose, lightly adjusting her dress and using a cleansing technique on herself.


    She prepared to seek out Lu Changsheng and lay everything regarding the Trial of Desire on the table, as well as explain last night¡¯s events.


    ¡°Daoist Lu.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue found Lu Changsheng in the front courtyard. Seeing him caused faint ripples to stir within her heart due to last night¡¯s happenings.


    However, after a entire night of tempering her mental state, she did not outwardly show any significant change.


    ¡°Daoist Xiao, let us depart after the morning meal,¡±


    Lu Changsheng calmly said, not mentioning last night¡¯s incident.


    After all, such matters were rather awkward to discuss. It was best to act as if nothing had happened.


    ¡°It is not that. I have something to discuss with Daoist Lu,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue softly shook her head, her expression serious.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng knew she must have an important matter to address ¨C likely the reason she had sought him out last night.


    Lu Changsheng then invited Xiao Xiyue to a private pavilion and asked, ¡°What matter does Daoist Xiao wish to speak about?¡±


    ¡°Daoist Lu should be able to see that I have undergone an obvious change compared to ten years ago,¡± Xiao Xiyue said, looking at him.


    Lu Changsheng nodded, uncertain why she suddenly brought this up.


    ¡°This change is due to the cultivation technique I practice,¡± Xiao Xiyue continued.


    During these past few days together, experiencing the mortal realm and observing its myriad states, she had been observing Lu Changsheng as well.


    Through her observations, Lu Changsheng had passed her test of sorts.


    Thus, she decided to reveal the matter of the Trial of Desire.


    And to fully explain it, she would need to lay out the background first.


    Lu Changsheng inwardly nodded. Just as he had guessed, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s transformation stemmed from cultivating a certain technique.


    But he still did not understand why she raised this with him.


    Without waiting for him to speak, Xiao Xiyue went on, ¡°The technique I cultivate is called the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.¡±


    ¡°To successfully cultivate it requires tempering the heart amidst the mundane, experiencing its joys and sorrows, in order to comprehend the profundities of ¡®Supreme Forgetfulness¡¯.¡±


    ¡°My master refined a pill to bypass that step for me, allowing me to grasp this technique.¡±


    ¡°However, my mental state remains deficient, unable to break through.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue gazed at Lu Changsheng as she slowly spoke.


    ¡°The Supreme Forgetfulness Technique?¡± Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.


    He knew profound techniques often had such demanding requirements, making them immensely difficult to cultivate.


    Even the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique he practiced had similar requirements for mental state. Luckily his situation was special with the system, allowing him to bypass that aspect.


    ¡°As my mental state remained deficient, I gradually realized I needed to undergo the ¡®Trial of Desire¡¯ to completely shatter the illusion and perfect my mental state.¡±


    ¡°The main purpose of my leaving the mountain was to experience this Trial of Desire.¡±


    ¡°And upon encountering Daoist Lu, I sensed the catalyst for my breakthrough may lie with you ¨C that the ¡®Trial of Desire¡¯ would manifest through you.¡±


    ¡°This is why I previously requested Daoist Lu to guide me.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s expression remained serene and composed as she spoke.


    ¡°The Trial of Desire,¡± Lu Changsheng felt a flash of realization upon hearing those words.


    He had previously only known that Xiao Xiyue sought proximity to him, asking him to guide her, due to the Peach Blossom Gu.


    But he did not understand the specifics.


    Hearing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s words, Lu Changsheng suddenly understood.


    The so-called ¡®Trial of Desire¡¯ must refer to experiencing matters of emotion and intimacy.


    Xiao Xiyue had descended from the mountain, prepared to undergo such experiences in order to break through her bottleneck.


    But upon encountering Lu Changsheng, the Peach Blossom Gu¡¯s influence caused those emotions to manifest towards him.


    Xiao Xiyue herself sensed this, which is why at Ruyi Pavillion she constantly observed and scrutinized him.


    She also actively stated her intention to travel with no fixed destination, requesting Lu Changsheng to guide her.


    Her goal was to undergo this Trial of Desire through him, enabling her breakthrough.


    Now she had laid everything bare, no doubt expecting Lu Changsheng to assist somehow.


    ¡°As a friend, it is only natural for me to help Daoist Xiao overcome her difficulties.¡±


    ¡°I do not know how Daoist Xiao intends to undergo this Trial, but if I can provide any aid, I will do so.¡±


    Since she had spoken so openly, Lu Changsheng did not feel right refusing, responding accordingly.


    ¡°I am also not entirely clear on the specifics of this Trial of Desire myself.¡±


    ¡°Originally, when by your side Daoist Lu, my mind would be thrown into disarray, automatically activating my technique.¡±


    ¡°So I wished to request your cooperation in an attempt, but after last night¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s chilly, ethereal beauty akin to a moon fairy spoke with serene purity of her situation.


    When she first chose to cultivate the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, she had resolved herself with the mindset of ¡®pursuing the Dao until death¡¯.


    Now that the path lay before her, she would not dither like a young maiden.


    ¡°Ah, this¡­¡±


    Hearing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s words, Lu Changsheng was taken aback.


    Though he harbored thoughts about Xiao Xiyue, he had suppressed them due to her status and identity.


    But now she was essentially taking the initiative to throw herself at him with this Trial of Desire.


    In this situation, if he agreed to ¡°cooperate¡±, and perhaps even push things further, he might be able to have Xiao Xiyue bear children before returning to the Blue Cloud Sect.


    However, Lu Changsheng did not actually intend to go that far.


    Her status as a Core Formation disciple gave him pause.


    ¡°Regarding this Trial of Desire, I have some thoughts. It may not necessarily require my involvement. Daoist Xiao could perhaps attempt it this way¡­¡±


    After some contemplation, Lu Changsheng spoke tactfully.


    For such an effortless opportunity, if it were someone else, he would not refuse.


    But Xiao Xiyue¡¯s status made her an existence he dared not provoke.


    Taking that path offered little benefit while risking grave consequences.


    So if she could resolve this Trial herself, owing him a favor, that would be for the best.


    ¡°Is this really viable?¡± Xiao Xiyue fell silent for a moment after hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    Evidently, her heart was not as calm as outward appearances suggested.


    After all, her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique lost efficacy in Lu Changsheng¡¯s presence, unable to achieve true single-minded focus.


    ¡°Daoist Xiao can try,¡±


    Lu Changsheng handed her a meditation cushion.


    Their plans to travel to the city were also adjusted accordingly.


    Within her room, Xiao Xiyue sat serenely on the pink cushion.


    Suddenly, her beautiful brow furrowed slightly.


    Then, faint crimson tinged her pure, chilly countenance, with an alluring blush.


    The rosy hue visibly blossomed, rapidly suffusing her exquisite face with a scarlet flush. Her red lips parted as her breathing grew audibly strained.


    After several breaths, the rosy blush spread from her cheeks to her earlobes, causing her adorable translucent ears to redden completely. Her slender, swan-like neck also gradually flushed red.


    Beneath her moonwhite dress, her perfect, jade-like form began to tremble faintly.


    The beaded white shoes encasing her dainty, rounded feet also quivered restlessly.


    A moment later, a muffled celestial moan escaped the fairy¡¯s throat, causing her brows to knit in anguish. She then looked dazed, lips parted, body crumpling to the floor.


    ¡°Hah!¡±


    ¡°Hah!¡±


    ¡°Hah!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s dazed eyes gazed at the eaves as she carefully observed the changes in her mental state.


    In that overwhelming, dream-like instant, she realized her current state of mind bore similarities to when she witnessed the impactful scene that shook her spiritual roots last night.


    ¡°To truly break through the illusion, I must be able to control these kinds of emotions.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue murmured inwardly.


    She could feel that this method did provide some assistance for her.


    A sense of inexplicable ease arose within her heart.


    The vexing distracting thoughts obstructing her breakthrough seemed to have lessened considerably.


    It was as if the barriers had loosened slightly.


    ¡°But¡­it¡¯s still not enough.¡±


    The Supreme Forgetfulness Technique spun as Xiao Xiyue¡¯s serene, chilly eyes murmured to herself.


    Her jade-like arms pushed her up as she lightly adjusted her dress. Then Xiao Xiyue exited the room, once more seeking out Lu Changsheng.

 Chapter 136: Yun Wanshang:

    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t expect Xiao Xiyue to come back to him so quickly.Looking at the celestially beautiful Xiao Xiyue before him, dressed in a long white moon-colored gown, with exquisite features and an aloof, out-of-this-world elegance, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel a tinge of guilt in his heart.


    After all, looking back now, the method he proposed seemed a bit of a harebrained scheme.


    Who asks someone to cultivate that way?


    However, thinking of the peerless beauty before him, like a fairy descended from the Broad Cold Moon Palace, attempting to cultivate as he suggested, Lu Changsheng felt a smoldering fire raging in his dantian.


    ¡°Daoist friend Xiao, does my method prove effective?¡±


    Lu Changsheng reined in his straying thoughts and asked with a serious expression.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said softly.


    The simple, chilly words were full of allure, inviting imagination.


    ¡°It¡¯s good to be of help to a Daoist Friend,¡± said Lu Changsheng, letting out a light breath. Though feeling a tinge of disappointment, he had resolved this troublesome matter with Xiao Xiyue.


    After all, if he really had to lend a personal hand, it would have been more trouble than it¡¯s worth, and could easily lead to complications.


    ¡°But Xiyue can sense that this effect alone is insufficient to break through the bottleneck. Daoist Friend Lu¡¯s further assistance is needed,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s ample bosom rose and fell slightly as her roseate lips parted.


    Ripples appeared in her usually calm, chilly eyes, indicating her inner state was hardly as tranquil as her outward appearance.


    After all, the supreme obliviousness to passion does not mean true absence of emotion, but rather transcendence of feelings through the Dao, unmoved by emotional turmoil.


    Of course, she had yet to cultivate to such lofty realms.


    Upon hearing this, the corner of Lu Changsheng¡¯s mouth twitched. He didn¡¯t expect Xiao Xiyue would still need his help, which meant the previous method had some effect, but was insufficient.


    He didn¡¯t speak. The situation remained: he could certainly lend a hand, but the gains did not justify the cost. It was more trouble than it was worth.


    Xiao Xiyue saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s hesitation and understood.


    Though naive about worldly matters, she was no blank slate.


    She realized her request caused Lu Changsheng¡¯s misgivings, likely fearing this affair could bring troubles upon himself.


    ¡°Daoist friend Lu, Xiyue knows this matter inconveniences you,¡± she said. ¡°If you¡¯re willing to assist, Xiyue will be immensely grateful and offer recompense, or you may state any request.¡±


    ¡°Furthermore, Xiyue can make a solemn dao oath: regardless of whether this affair of passion succeeds or fails, no blame shall fall on Daoist friend Lu. Xiyue alone will bear all consequences, so you can rest assured.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue looked at Lu Changsheng, her chilly eyes showing a tinge of blushing red determination.


    Now that the chance for a breakthrough was before her, even her serene, oblivious heart could hardly suppress this urgency.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng pursed his lips. Xiao Xiyue¡¯s sincerity was evident. He was quite satisfied to see her take such an active initiative.


    Though a dao oath was no panacea, for someone like Xiao Xiyue solely devoted to cultivation, it provided reassuring surety.


    Since she insisted so, he felt he could accept. After all, he hadn¡¯t intended for her to get pregnant immediately anyway.


    With his mind made up, Lu Changsheng said, ¡°Since Daoist Friend Xiao insists so, I have no reason to refuse.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for lavish gifts. I only hope Daoist Friend Xiao will agree to do me a favor in the future. However, I haven¡¯t quite decided what it will be yet. I¡¯ll let you know when I have it figured out,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    In his view, since he was helping Xiao Xiyue overcome this passion tribulation through such an intimate act, she was more or less like a child¡¯s mother to him now.


    It wasn¡¯t convenient to take her home as a wife right now, but that wouldn¡¯t be an issue once he grew more powerful in the future.


    Considering Xiao Xiyue¡¯s current icy demeanor, she might become an emotionless icicle if her cultivation succeeded. So it was best to plant a seed first.


    After all, Lu Changsheng was not one to force anyone.


    Hearing this, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s exquisite brows furrowed slightly.


    Had it been someone else making such a request, she would have refused. It was akin to hanging a sword over one¡¯s head, making it difficult to cultivate wholeheartedly.


    But considering this related to her grand Dao opportunity and the karmic matters of this passion tribulation, as well as her interactions with Lu Changsheng recently, she felt she could trust his character.


    Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have revealed this passion tribulation matter to him.


    She nodded. ¡°As long as it does not violate my Dao heart, when the time comes and you make your request, Xiao Xiyue will devote her full efforts to fulfilling it.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue spoke solemnly, then raised her hand to make a vow: regardless of whether she succeeded or failed in this passion tribulation, no blame would fall on Lu Changsheng. She alone would bear any karmic consequences.


    ¡°Having a few kids probably doesn¡¯t violate the Dao heart, right?¡± Lu Changsheng mused inwardly as he watched Xiao Xiyue¡¯s solemn oath. He nodded slightly and asked, ¡°How does Daoist Friend Xiao wish to proceed?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue was briefly taken aback by his question. She understood this passion tribulation involved male-female desires and her own sensual urges. But as for how to actually begin, she was at a loss.


    In this area, she was utterly ignorant.


    The next moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s handsome face moved closer. A soft, hot breath drifted towards her lips, capturing them in a sensual kiss.


    ¡°Mmm¡­¡±


    Two red blushes blossomed on Xiao Xiyue¡¯s jade-like face, as fair as a blooming snow lotus. Her delicate heart skipped a beat, wanting to push Lu Changsheng away.


    But the surging shyness and desire within drove her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique into operation, suppressing her instinctive behavior.


    Her eyelashes fluttered, hiding her embarrassment. Her expression was one of helpless bewilderment, submitting to Lu Changsheng¡¯s advances.


    The passionate breath pried open the gateway of her teeth, intensifying these unfamiliar emotions into an overpowering torrent that nearly overwhelmed her self-control.


    ¡°No, I cannot¡­¡±


    A moment later, Xiao Xiyue felt her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique failing as a soft moan escaped her nostrils. She weakly protested.


    Her exquisite features were flushed red, her tender body growing weaker by the moment. She seemed powerless to resist, almost collapsing into Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace.


    After a while, Lu Changsheng held the slender, curvaceous Xiao Xiyue and gently asked, ¡°Daoist Friend Xiao, is this the desired effect?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s brows were slightly lowered, her roseate lips parted with a faint ¡°Mmm¡­¡±


    The sunlight filtering through the pavilion windows bathed her jade-like, snowily beautiful face in a rosy blush, lending an intoxicated, bewitching aura to her saintly, alluring appearance.


    As her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique took effect, Xiao Xiyue gradually suppressed the surging tides of desire.


    ¡°Shall we continue, Daoist Friend Xiao?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pulled her slender waist closer, breathing in the fragrance of her tresses as he asked.


    He found this immortal lady Xiyue¡¯s appearance quite fascinating.


    Normally, she appeared aloof and coldly arrogant, like the unreachable bright moon hanging high in the nine heavens ¨C pristine, serene, untouchable ¨C someone one could only admire from afar without daring any profane thoughts.


    Yet with the slightest intimacy, she became like a shy young maiden, her face flushed red, her tender body growing weak.


    Once the intimacy ceased, she gradually reverted to her transcendent, celestial demeanor.


    ¡°Wait, wait a moment,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s exquisite phoenix eyes held a coy, moon-like allure as the man embraced her slender waist, taking in the fragrance of her raven tresses. She spoke softly.


    She could sense that by merely being held like this, breathing in Lu Changsheng¡¯s masculine scent, her heart found it difficult to remain calm.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t respond, simply holding this tall, delicate beauty, savoring her exquisite charms.


    After all, he was merely assisting her cultivation ¨C an act of compassion akin to a physician saving a life, nobler than building a seven-level monastery.


    The immortal man and maiden embraced like a pair of celestial lovers, frozen in stillness together.


    An indeterminate time passed before Xiao Xiyue¡¯s emotions settled and she grew accustomed to Lu Changsheng¡¯s surrounding aura and embrace.


    Then, the immortal maiden¡¯s roseate lips gently parted as she took the initiative, lifting her aloof, jade-like face and rising slightly on tiptoe in her embroidered white shoes.


    Their lips met, eyes drifting shut.


    During this, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cheeks started blushing again. This was her first time initiating a kiss, after her first experience being kissed.


    She could only shyly accept it, submitting to Lu Changsheng¡¯s lead, unable to take an active role herself.


    Her inner desires surged wildly, driving her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique into frantic operation. Her exquisite face flushed deeply, the rosy blush spreading from her cheeks to her ears and neck.


    Soon, the tiptoes in her embroidered shoes began to weaken as her tender body grew faint.


    But just then, as Xiao Xiyue was lost in blissful intoxication, she suddenly felt as if struck by a thunderbolt. With a soft cry of shock, her slender body went completely limp, her entire being shuddering as the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique failed completely.


    ¡°No, I cannot¡­¡±


    The immortal beauty¡¯s flushed face was crimson as blood.


    Feeling an unfamiliar sensation from her chest area, her legs grew weak as she quickly gasped out in protest, trying to halt Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions.


    There was a soft ¡°Tsk!¡± sound as their lips parted, a long silvery strand stretched between like an unbroken strand of intertwined karma.


    ¡°Haa¡­haa¡­haa¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue panted, her breath as fragrant as orchids.


    She gently wiped the corners of her lips with a trembling jade hand, feigning composure as she said, ¡°Daoist Friend Lu, that¡¯s enough for today.¡±


    She felt this was progressing too quickly ¨C she needed time to fully process this experience.


    Yet despite her words, she remained nestled trembling in Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace, unable to extricate herself.


    ¡°Very well, as you wish,¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked down at the beauty in his arms ¨C face flushed, lips full and glistening ¨C her inability to control herself rather amusing.


    This immortal maiden¡¯s fighting power is really too weak, he mused.


    If this is the case, her path of cultivation will indeed be extremely long.


    Soon, Xiao Xiyue regained a bit of composure. She cupped her hands towards Lu Changsheng before stumbling away on unsteady feet.


    Watching the flustered maiden¡¯s hurried departure, Lu Changsheng chuckled softly and lifted his fingers to his nose, inhaling deeply. He could still detect the fragrance of a hundred blossoms.


    One had to admit, this immortal maiden was quite substantial ¨C his future children certainly wouldn¡¯t go hungry.


    ¡°Phew!¡± Lu Changsheng exhaled, feeling the effects of assisting the maiden¡¯s cultivation left his own mind in mild disarray.


    He would need to seek out his wives to help settle himself.


    After returning to her room, Xiao Xiyue had her maidservant draw a tub of bathwater for her ablutions.


    Soaking alone in the petal-filled tub, she murmured to herself, ¡°Is it worth it?¡±


    During the recent cultivation session, her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique had nearly failed completely. Her state of mind had reverted to her former lively, uninhibited self, her resolute heart wavering slightly.


    She questioned herself ¨C was this path truly worth traversing for the sake of immortal cultivation?


    A flicker of bewilderment shone in Xiao Xiyue¡¯s eyes as she recalled joining the Blue Cloud Sect, her master Yun Wanshang imparting the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique which she had unhesitatingly and firmly chosen.


    She remembered the arduous years of bitter cultivation that followed, her descent for worldly experience, and revealing her passion tribulation matters to Lu Changsheng.


    She was acutely aware that this had all been by her own choice, faithful to her innate nature.


    ¡°It is worth it, all worth it!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s eyes cleared as the doubts, hesitation and regrets dissipated from her heart.


    With the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique in operation again, her chilly moon-like gaze returned as she murmured with tranquil yet unyielding determination, ¡°I will succeed!¡±


    The clarity in her heart allowed her to sense a subtle shift in her own realm.


    In the time that followed, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue remained secluded in the manor, continuing their cultivation.


    With Lu Changsheng¡¯s guidance during this period, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Supreme Forgetfulness Technique advanced by leaps and bounds.


    No longer did she simply accept his intimate actions with closed eyes ¨C she would shyly reciprocate to a small degree.


    When her ample bosom was caressed, though still flustered, she no longer lost control of her technique and could gradually master restraining her sensual urges.


    It was Lu Changsheng who suffered in this process. Initially, he had simply viewed it as assisting the immortal maiden¡¯s cultivation ¨C helping his future child¡¯s mother, so to speak.


    But in truth, it became a mutual cultivation for him as well, testing his own restraint.


    Thankfully, he had his wives in the manor, otherwise who could withstand such exquisite torment?


    During this time, at the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s Rainbow Peak, the resplendent palace held Yun Wanshang in meditative seated form, engaged in alchemy.


    An emerald spirit pill furnace pulsed with vibrant life, slowly revolving over her head.


    As a Core Formation cultivator, certain crafting skills were well within her abilities.


    Though far from a grandmaster, she was still a second-rank alchemy adept.


    ¡°Condense!¡±


    With mudra seals, she channeled her spiritual energy into the furnace.


    A stream of spirit pills emerged, half of them dull and burnt ¨C wasted products of a failed batch.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with me today?¡± Yun Wanshang frowned at the flawed pills. ¡°My mind has been unsettled during alchemy ¨C could Xiyue have encountered some trouble?¡±


    Sensing no danger to her disciple¡¯s life through their spiritual link, she produced a jade talisman ¨C one half of a communication soul pair.


    Though incapable of conveying detailed messages, basic signals could be sent between the attuned talismans.


    Channeling her spiritual sense, Yun Wanshang sent an inquiry pulse through to Xiao Xiyue regarding her situation.


    Back at the Lu Family manor in one of the secluded courtyards, the sounds of splashing water echoed through the chamber.


    Xiao Xiyue sat in the bathtub, her raven tresses tied up loosely. With delicate hands, she scooped up the petal-strewn hot water, gently washing away imaginary traces from her snowy skin.


    Though her exquisite, chilly beauty appeared serene, her glistening moon-like eyes trembled subtly, betraying an inner turmoil.


    She had thought that after so many days of cultivation, her state of mind would have greatly improved, able to control these wayward emotions.


    Yet under Lu Changsheng¡¯s childishly provocative actions, her dao heart was shaken again.


    But she did not truly reject such behavior within. Or rather, she did not reject Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions.


    She understood he was assisting her cultivation progress. And the sensations it induced only further convinced her that Lu Changsheng embodied the opportunity, the catalyst for her breakthrough.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s spiritual sense stirred as she gestured, retrieving a jade talisman from a nearby spatial pouch. S~?a??h the ??v?l_Fir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Seeing her master¡¯s caring message on the talisman brought warmth to her heart, a gentle softness to her eyes. She knew her master worried about her solitary world-experience trip.


    She immediately sent a reply, indicating she was well, urging her master not to worry. Though she had words she wished to share in person, the talisman could only convey simple messages.


    At the same time.


    In a second-level cave in Qingluan Fairy City.


    ¡°Fairy Caiyun disciple Xiao Xiyue went out alone to practice.¡±


    A young man in his twenties, wearing a bright red brocade robe and with a somewhat feminine and strange face, looked at the message in his hand.


    His lips curled in a cold smirk.


    ¡°My cheap master went to ambush Yun Wanshang and never came back.¡±


    ¡°Now he sent me a message, asking me to ambush this disciple of Fairy Caiyun, haha.¡±


    ¡°But considering the spirit stone offered, I suppose I can make the trip. After all, she¡¯s just a measly Qi Refining cultivator.¡±


    ¡°And if Yun Wanshang accepted her as a disciple, she must have rare talents,¡±


    He murmured greedily, the crumbling message radiating malicious intent as he departed his abode.


    In the Lu Family manor courtyard, the crisp notes of a guqin zither echoed, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s pale hands plucking the strings with celestial grace.


    The melody was haunting, yet slightly discordant to the trained ear ¨C clearly the musician¡¯s mind was ill at ease.


    With a sigh, Xiao Xiyue stilled her Playing. Her breathtaking beauty grew distant, a flush rising to her cheeks.


    Just recalling recent events stirred surges of desire that drove her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique into operation once more.


    After Lu Changsheng¡¯s erosive intimacies over the past days, yesterday during her cultivation¡­he had hiked up her white dress, exposing her to an unfamiliar yet burning, moistly electrifying sensation in that hidden place between her thighs.


    It blossomed like a hundred fragrant flowers in springtime, invitingly dewy, the petals quivering with wanton ripples as if begging pollination, unendingly.


    The shame, flustered confusion, thumping heart and overwhelming avalanche of indescribable sensations had left her completely unraveled, as if broken, unable to compose herself ¨C a far cry from her controlled prior experiences.


    Even now, her heart could not settle fully from the lingering turmoil. And then again yesterday¡­


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s gaze drifted to her silk-stockinged feet peeking from her embroidered shoes. Those usually chilly, moonlike eyes now rippled gently like raindrops on a lake¡¯s surface.


    Just as she prepared to call on her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique to regain calm, a knocking sounded at the door.


    Xiao Xiyue knew it was Lu Changsheng.


    This secluded courtyard was the only place Lu Changsheng would visit her.


    ¡°Will we begin cultivation again today?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s heart fluttered with apprehension, yet subtle anticipation.


    ¡°Daoist Friend Xiao.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled at the snowy-robed, celestial beauty before the guqin ¨C a moonlit immortal fairy to grace the Nine Heavens.


    ¡°Daoist Friend Lu, you¡¯ve come?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s chilly countenance brightened as she regarded the youth, wondering how he would guide her cultivation this day.


    ¡°Daoist Friend Xiao, I¡¯ve been away for some time now, but there are matters at Qingzhu Mountain that require my return,¡± Lu Changsheng explained. ¡°So in the days ahead, I¡¯ll be unable to continue our cultivation sessions.¡±


    He had arrived early in the Ruyi Region for this appointment. But after nearly two months away, he needed to go back home to inform his wives and handle affairs at his spirit talisman shop.


    Though the daily cultivation with the immortal maiden brought him equal parts torment and rapture, he could not neglect his family and true obligations.


    Moreover, their cultivation could hardly conclude quickly. He could not remain at her side while she slowly progressed.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nodded.


    She understood Lu Changsheng spent most of his time in the immortal realms, only occasionally visiting the mortal world ¨C this extended sojourn being solely for the matter of assisting her breakthrough.


    ¡°I¡¯m grateful for your efforts these days, Daoist Friend Lu,¡± she said softly.


    ¡°Think nothing of it. I should be able to return in around a month¡¯s time,¡± Lu Changsheng smiled.


    Though torturous at times, he had tasted enough sweetness to find it worthwhile.


    ¡°Then let me accompany you to Qingzhu Mountain. If I recall, the markets of Hongye Valley are nearby.¡±


    ¡°That way, it will be more convenient for you to come and go. No need to make the trip twice. Besides, after these days of insight, I wish to walk the immortal realms for a bit.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue felt a tinge of guilt for the lengths Lu Changsheng had gone to aid her breakthrough.


    ¡°Very well, we can depart right away then,¡± Lu Changsheng agreed, seeing the merits.


    The half-day journey from Qingzhu Mountain to Hongye Valley would be far easier together.


    Remaining in the mortal world, without a spirit vein to commune with, would only hinder his cultivation.


    Though Lu Changsheng made no mention of further cultivation sessions, Xiao Xiyue felt an inexplicable wisp of disappointment she quickly submerged beneath her composure.


    ¡°Alright,¡± she simply nodded.


    Shortly after, having informed his wives and children, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue took to the air on flying mounts, departing Ruyi Region for the markets of Hongye Valley.

 Chapter 137: Foundation Establishment Stage - Ambush, The Treasured Bone Emerges!

    The boundless azure sky was pristine and clear.A black steel-feathered eagle and a pure white, exceptionally spirited celestial crane soared swiftly through the air.


    Atop the steel-feathered eagle and the crane stood two figures ¨C a handsome and strapping young man, and an elegant, slender beauty with chilling grace.


    They were Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue, departing from Ruyi Region City towards Hongye Valley Town.


    Lu Changsheng idly gazed at Xiao Xiyue astride the white crane, clad in a moon-white dress that accentuated her slender, exquisite figure as she stood gracefully.


    Her cool, aloof countenance exuded an ethereal, immortal aura, like the pristine moon in the heavens.


    The caressing wind ruffled her tresses and dress hems, occasionally revealing glimpses of her jade-like, shapely fair legs.


    Involuntarily, Lu Changsheng recalled her dedication to cultivation in recent days.


    ¡°Indeed, to have the untouchable, supremely venerated Fairy at one¡¯s mercy for unrestrained indulgence is perhaps the deepest yearning harbored by men.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused inwardly, exhaling to reign in his wanton thoughts.


    These recent days were for cultivation for Xiao Xiyue.


    But for him, was it not a form of cultivation as well?


    ¡°Fellow Daoist Xiao, we should reach Hongye Valley Town in about two more days.¡±


    Spotting a notable mountain range structure, Lu Changsheng estimated their location and transmitted his voice to Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue responded curtly. Taciturn by nature, whether in a meditative state or not.


    However, if prompted, she would engage in conversation affably.


    Over these past days, Lu Changsheng had inquired about various matters.


    Even relatively personal questions did not go unanswered by her.


    The steel-feathered eagle and celestial crane sped forward.


    At that moment¡ª


    ¡°Careful!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s voice suddenly rang out.


    Her gaze snapped sharply to the right as an ancient guqin materialized in her hands.


    ¡°Hm!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng startled, following her line of sight.


    He immediately spotted a radiant streak tearing through the distant sky, rapidly closing in on them.


    ¡°The little girl is no ordinary existence, to have detected my presence. No wonder you¡¯re a disciple of Fairy Caiyun.¡±


    The next instant, the brilliant light appeared a few hundred feet away, revealing a sinister-looking youth in his late twenties garbed in crimson brocades.


    Treading on black clouds, he emanated a potent spiritual pressure that caused Lu Changsheng¡¯s steel-feathered eagle to tremble with trepidation, wings flapping uncontrollably.


    ¡°A Foundation Establishment cultivator!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s pupils constricted as realization dawned.


    Judging by the figure¡¯s speed and imposing aura, there was no mistaking his status as a Foundation Establishment master.


    And from his aggressive stance he clearly had hostile intentions.


    ¡°Senior, you know my Master. Is there any matter of concern?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue addressed the red-robed youth steadily.


    Her jade-like hands poised on the ancient guqin, ready to go, evidently realizing the antagonistic intentions.


    ¡°My visit is indeed for you. As for the reason, you¡¯ll understand in due time.¡±


    The crimson-robed youth stood with hands behind his back, a dark red glint flickering in his eyes.


    As the words left his lips, a sinister crimson miasma materialized beside him, shapeshifting into a ferocious serpent that lunged towards Xiao Xiyue with a thunderous hiss.


    ¡°Ting!¡±


    Well-prepared, Xiao Xiyue strummed her guqin, unleashing a resounding melody that whipped up a fierce gale.


    Rippling shockwaves visibly emanated from her, sweeping outwards like rotating blades to shatter the ominous crimson viper.


    Yet the miasmic serpent, though torn asunder, simply reformed like a wafting mist, relentlessly pressing its murderous assault.


    Realizing this Foundation Establishment master was a foe, Xiao Xiyue understood that despite her prodigious talents, she was no match for such an exalted cultivator, certainly no ordinary Foundation Establishment practitioner.


    Without hesitation, she retrieved an icy-blue second-grade talisman and swiftly activated it.


    A terrifying blizzard arose, as if to freeze the world, encasing the noxious serpent in ice while forming a towering frozen barricade.


    ¡°Go!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue called out to Lu Changsheng without further ado.


    As she spoke, she retracted the white crane into her spirit pet pouch and summoned a cloudy silk cloth.


    Her slender form alighted gracefully atop the cloth as she swiftly pulled Lu Changsheng onto it, transforming into a fleeing beam of light.


    ¡°You think you can flee?¡±


    The crimson-robed youth¡¯s lips curled into a mocking sneer at the sight, his tone dripping with disdain and contempt.


    A measly Qi Refining cultivator was beneath his notice as a Foundation Establishment master tasked with cutting them down.


    Though there were two targets, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t even worth considering.


    ¡°Tsk!¡±


    He barked coldly, hands forming hand seals.


    Instantly, his natal spiritual weapon ¨C the ¡®Red Phoenix Cult Pearl¡¯ ¨C flew forth from his dantian, hovering above and radiating a crimson brilliance.


    A scarlet beam lanced out, causing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s fleeing form on the cloud silk to abruptly freeze.


    Simultaneously, a stark white sword materialized, blade pulsing with lethal qi as it hurtled towards the immobilized Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°No good!¡±


    Sensing the futility of escape, Xiao Xiyue swiftly retrieved a five-colored tortoise shell from her storage pouch.


    The shell whirled skyward, emanating a radiant five-hued glow that exuded an aura of indestructibility.


    Next, a multicolored sword pellet appeared.


    The pellet spun wildly, emanating terrifying sword qi that seemed capable of rending anything.


    ¡°Go!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue formed hand seals, uttering a clear command that sent the sword pellet hurtling ferociously towards the crimson-robed youth.


    Lu Changsheng watched Xiao Xiyue¡¯s decisive actions with slight surprise.


    He hadn¡¯t expected such resolute fighting prowess from her, uncharacteristic of someone just beginning their outer cultivation journey.


    Inwardly, he mused that disciples nurtured by an immortal sect were indeed different ¨C not solely focused on cultivation, but skilled combatants far surpassing ordinary rogue cultivators.


    Moreover, the cloud silk, tortoise shell, and sword pellet were evidently superior, even supreme-grade magical weapons, indicating considerable wealth.


    Though taken aback, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t remain a spectator. Retrieving a stack of talisman scrolls, mostly of medium upper-grade quality, he flung out over a dozen in quick succession.


    As a Talisman Master, it was only natural to carry an ample supply for self-defense.


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh¨C¡±


    The talismans radiated brilliance, manifesting as clouds of fire, serpentine flames, ice spikes, blade-winds, and thunderbolts in a frenzied outpouring.


    ¡°Clang clang clang!¡±


    The stark white sword clashed against the five-colored tortoise shell, its blade shuddering as surging sword qi rolled forth like crashing waves, threatening to shred the shell which now showed faint cracks.


    Facing the incoming sword pellet and talisman barrage, the crimson-robed youth merely scoffed disdainfully.


    Raising his right hand, crystalline like translucent jade yet gleaming with an ethereal luster, he simply grasped the sword pellet.


    ¡°Crunch, crunch.¡±


    The keen pellet emitted a teeth-grinding sound as it was crushed in that jade-like palm.


    A miasmic serpent sprang from his shoulder, effortlessly dispelling and shattering Lu Changsheng¡¯s talisman assault.


    ¡°This is no ordinary Foundation Establishment master!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed in realization.


    His talisman barrage being neutralized was unsurprising given their medium upper-grade nature.


    However, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s tortoise shell and sword pellet were clearly extraordinary, yet the crimson-robed youth had cracked the former and grasped the latter barehanded.


    Although his palm seemed imbued with some arcane art, it still struck Lu Changsheng with dread, realizing this foe¡¯s prowess far exceeded the elders of the Lu, Chen and Bai clans he had witnessed, even surpassing Meng Xiaochan.


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    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s pretty face paled slightly as her two magical weapons were demolished, a muffled grunt escaping her lips.


    From her storage pouch, she retrieved a silver talisman scroll and handed it to Lu Changsheng.


    Xiao Xiyue swiftly transmitted her voice: ¡°Fellow Daoist Lu, this situation arose because of me. He likely employed some tracking technique to locate me.¡±


    ¡°This is a Hundred Mile Translocation Talisman. I will stall him briefly while you use this talisman to escape.¡±


    Cultivating the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique allowed Xiao Xiyue to remain calm even in perilous situations.


    She realized this crimson-robed Foundation Establishment master had come for her specifically, their encounter no mere coincidence. He likely possessed secret methods to trace her whereabouts.


    Evading a Foundation Establishment expert would be extremely difficult under such circumstances.


    She did not wish to implicate Lu Changsheng further.


    Lu Changsheng did not accept the talisman.


    As a Talisman Master, he possessed similar translocation talismans himself.


    Had escape been his intent, the opening amidst their exchange of strikes would have sufficed.


    However, abandoning Xiao Xiyue to flee alone was something he found difficult to do.


    ¡°Alas, my temperament is ill-suited for this immortal realm and its ways,¡± he inwardly sighed.


    ¡°Yet having tasted the sweet, I cannot ignore the bitter, especially when she may be the mother of my future child.¡±


    Lu Changsheng decided to take a gamble and attempt a rescue.


    His audacity stemmed not merely from arrogance, but a measure of confidence that if he unleashed his full power, he could slay even a Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    Though this particular foe seemed extraordinarily skilled, Lu Changsheng carried a life-preserving talisman as a final resort should he fail.


    In the flicker of a thought, Lu Changsheng made his choice, lightly tucking both palms into his sleeves ¨C one clutching talisman scrolls, the other gripping a golden brick talisman treasure.


    ¡°Hurry!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue urged anxiously, extending the talisman to Lu Changsheng for his swift escape.


    ¡°In such a situation, how could I abandon you, Fellow Daoist Xiao?¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly.


    ¡°At a time like this, you still entertain romantic dalliances?¡± The crimson-robed youth¡¯s eyes flashed coldly as he suddenly bellowed, ¡°You are doomed never to become ill-fated lovebirds!¡±


    His fathomless eyes blazed with a chilling crimson radiance that seized one¡¯s soul.


    In the next moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s Peach Blossom Gu let out a piercing howl.


    He felt as if his mind had been struck, leaving him momentarily dazed with a muffled groan.


    Simultaneously, the jade pendant talisman around his neck emanated a cooling aura.


    ¡°Pff!¡±


    Beside him, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face drained of color as she abruptly coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood, clutching her pure white forehead.


    ¡°Hm? You brat can actually withstand my spirit sense attack?¡±


    The crimson-robed youth exclaimed in surprise upon witnessing this.


    Unexpected that under his esoteric spirit sense technique, Lu Changsheng remained largely unaffected, merely grunting, while ordinary cultivators would have directly perished or suffered Xiao Xiyue¡¯s plight.


    Moreover, he discerned Lu Changsheng was not a Foundation Establishment cultivator, likely just a Qi Refiner.


    For a mere Qi Refining cultivator to withstand his spirit sense secret art implied possession of a spirit-guarding treasure, causing greed to flicker in his eyes.


    After all, any treasure capable of warding the spirit was extraordinarily precious.


    ¡°No matter what treasure you possess, it belongs to me now!¡±


    The crimson-robed youth bellowed with laughter, his grip causing the Red Phoenix Cult Pearl to blaze with a blinding radiance towards Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue.


    The stark white sword pierced through the five-colored tortoise shell with a swish, hurtling towards Lu Changsheng.


    The pearl¡¯s brilliance caused Lu Changsheng¡¯s form to stiffen abruptly, surrounding space sealing as his inner spiritual force stagnated ¨C a glimpse of the gulf between Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment realms.


    Refusing to cower, Lu Changsheng rapped his storage pouch.


    A two-meter tall, jet-black metallic puppet manifested before him, wielding a blade in one hand, a shield in the other, with five ebony spears on its back ¨C the second-grade puppet he had crafted and stored away.


    ¡°Clang!¡±


    Facing the stark white sword, the puppet raised its shield horizontally, emitting a resounding clang as sparks scattered.


    The puppet¡¯s black-golden longsword then slashed out ferociously with a deafening clang upon impact with the sword.


    ¡°A second-grade puppet too? You¡¯re no ordinary brat, it seems.¡±


    The crimson-robed youth chuckled nonchalantly, wholly unconcerned.


    Yet in the next instant ¨C


    ¡°Hm? A talisman treasure!¡±


    He noticed an aura emanating from Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands.


    A dazzling golden rectangular object shot forth, rapidly expanding amid brilliant radiance, causing his expression to shift slightly.


    Even as a Foundation Establishment master, facing a talisman treasure was a formidable prospect.


    ¡°It seems you¡¯re no ordinary brat. Since that¡¯s the case, then you shall die!¡±


    Abandoning any thought of toying with his prey, the crimson-robed youth saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s second-grade puppet and talisman treasure as he formed hand seals, unleashing a tide of ferocious miasmic serpents bent on swiftly annihilating Lu Changsheng.


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face was pale and blood was trickling from her mouth, she looked on with utter disbelief at Lu Changsheng¡¯s prowess, her exquisite features etched in astonishment.


    Though closely acquainted over their journey, she had sensed Lu Changsheng was not as simple as he appeared, concealing secrets and hidden depths.


    However, she did not pry, for what cultivator lacked fortuitous opportunities and cloaked abilities?


    Yet she never expected Lu Changsheng¡¯s disguise ran so deep ¨C unveiling a second-grade puppet and even a talisman treasure.


    Especially as Lu Changsheng activated the talisman treasure, his spiritual force churning, allowing her to vaguely perceive his Qi Refining realm had reached the same perfect culmination as her own.


    Witnessing Lu Changsheng¡¯s formidable skills, his willingness to reveal himself and battle to rescue her despite having the means to flee alone, stirred unfamiliar emotions within Xiao Xiyue¡¯s heart.


    But now was not the time to dwell on such feelings. From her storage pouch, she retrieved a golden talisman scroll.


    ¡°Hum hum hum!!!¡±


    Infusing it with spiritual force, Xiao Xiyue manifested a golden sword brimming with terrifying might ¨C clearly another talisman treasure.


    ¡°Hm? Another talisman treasure!?¡±


    The crimson-robed youth¡¯s eyes flickered as his expression darkened.


    He had anticipated such lowly Qi Refiners possessing protective treasures, but the presence of two wielding talisman treasures was an unexpected variable.


    ¡°But they are mere Qi Refiners. Possessing talisman treasures matters not if they cannot unleash their full might!¡±


    He scoffed, retrieving a black armor from his waistband and donning it.


    Two activated talisman treasures could still potentially injure even him if he was not cautious.


    ¡°Howl howl howl!¡±


    Simultaneously, nine ferocious miasmic serpents assailed Lu Changsheng with relentless fury.


    As Lu Changsheng poured his efforts into fueling the Golden Brick Talisman Treasure, he activated his supreme-grade Lightning Flash Talisman with deft fingerwork upon sighting the serpents.


    Presently channeling the talisman treasure while controlling the second-grade puppet, he could not utilize higher-grade talismans.


    Under his command, the second-grade puppet clashing with the white sword abruptly unleashed the five spear-shafts on its back skyward.


    ¡°Swish swish swish¨C¡±


    Like bolts of thunderous lightning, the five spear-shafts transformed into five jet-black arcing flashes, formidably unleashing their fury upon the nine miasmic serpents.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!!!¡±


    Each spear struck with the force of a Foundation Establishment attack, colliding violently with the noxious serpents in a series of thunderous booms.


    Yet in that collision, Lu Changsheng could clearly sense the medium-grade spirit stone at the puppet¡¯s core burning furiously, unable to sustain its onslaught against the relentless assault.


    ¡°I must end this swiftly!¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew they could not prolong this battle. His foe¡¯s casual strike had already forced him to expend all his resources.


    Gazing at the mountain-like golden radiance of the suspended Brick Talisman Treasure, Lu Changsheng focused his spiritual intent, channeling all his power to command this profound treasure.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    With the magnitude of a soaring peak, the dazzling golden brick plummeted towards the crimson-robed youth, brimming with overwhelming spiritual might.


    ¡°Tsk!¡±


    Facing the irresistible onslaught of the crashing talisman, the youth dared not underestimate it, letting out a low bellow.


    The Red Phoenix Cult Pearl whirled rapidly above, emanating a blazing crimson brilliance that burst forth like raging flames to meet the descending golden mountain.


    ¡°Rumble rumble!¡±


    The two treasures collided in an explosive clash of wills, golden and crimson energies locked in a stalemate overhead.


    In that moment, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s own Talisman Treasure ¨C a golden sword ¨C erupted forth.


    Infused with her full spiritual force, the terrifying blade instantly hurtled towards the crimson-robed youth.


    Preoccupied against the Golden Brick, the youth glimpsed the incoming sword and slapped his belt, summoning a tiger-shaped puppet.


    ¡°Shlick!¡±


    In a mere instant, the golden sword pierced through the tiger puppet, shattering its core.


    Yet the youth simultaneously unleashed a blood-red pair of shears that transformed into a crimson flood dragon, clashing violently against the golden blade.


    ¡°Clang! Clang! Clang!¡±


    Sword and dragon collided in a relentless exchange of blows.


    Now facing a second-grade puppet and two talisman treasures simultaneously, even the crimson-robed youth showed signs of strain.


    He perceived Xiao Xiyue nearing her limits ¨C her initial flurry and spirit sense assault had already depleted her spiritual reserves. Recklessly fueling her talisman treasure further drained what little she could muster.


    Resolving to dispatch Xiao Xiyue before dealing with Lu Changsheng, he subtly directed his stark white sword, locked in battle with the second-grade puppet, to abruptly transform and attack her.


    ¡°Look out!¡±


    Witnessing this, Lu Changsheng immediately shouted out a warning as he maneuvered the second-grade puppet to intercept the incoming sword.


    However, the nine miasmic serpents kept reforming relentlessly after being shattered, forcing the puppet to remain on the defensive.


    ¡°Pff!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s pallid face contorted as she glimpsed the lethal sword hurtling towards her. Gritting her teeth, she spat a mouthful of fresh blood onto her guqin¡¯s strings.


    ¡°Ting!¡±


    The guqin rose into the air, its bloodied strings strumming of their own accord, resonating with a thunderous rhythm as wave after wave of sonic blade-qi erupted forth.


    ¡°Clang! Clang! Clang!¡±


    The stark white sword and the guqin collided violently, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s complexion further draining of color.


    ¡°Fellow Daoist Lu, you must flee!¡± she cried out.


    She could tell that despite Lu Changsheng¡¯s concealed abilities, his second-grade puppet and talisman treasure, this Foundation Establishment expert was no ordinary foe ¨C they were outmatched.


    Persisting further would only lead to their demise.


    Focusing all her spiritual power, she fueled the golden sword to buy Lu Changsheng an opportunity to escape, the blade bursting with brilliant golden radiance as it slashed violently, carving a deep gash into the crimson flood dragon¡¯s form.


    The dragon reverted into a pair of blood-red shears that clattered to the ground, while the dimming golden sword continued its lethal trajectory towards the crimson-robed youth.


    ¡°Humph!¡± The latter scoffed coldly upon seeing his damaged spiritual weapon, forming hand seals.


    Ominous black light pulsed from his armor as the blood-red shears soared back up, resuming their fearsome dragon form to clash against the golden blade ¨C though noticeably diminished compared to before.


    Observing this, Lu Changsheng gauged the crimson-robed youth¡¯s depleting strength.


    Sustaining his full efforts into the Golden Brick Talisman while commanding the second-grade puppet¡¯s advance, the treasure bone within his chest pulsed, ready to unveil his final trump card!


    ¡°Damn it!¡± The crimson-robed youth¡¯s expression darkened upon the incoming puppet¡¯s assault.


    Though mere Qi Refiners, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s talisman treasures unleashed astonishing might, especially the Golden Brick that bound his natal spiritual weapon while draining his spiritual reserves.


    Gritting his teeth, he formed hand seals and struck his chest, activating a secret technique to divert a portion of his spiritual power for weapon mastery under such dire circumstances.


    ¡°Clang! Clang! Clang!¡±


    Instantly, a purple bell-shaped magical weapon materialized, gently swaying in the void and emitting an entrancing, mind-numbing chime.


    The eerie sound caused Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s spiritual focus to waver momentarily, leaving them dizzy and disoriented.


    Clearly, the youth had identified their full concentration on controlling the talisman treasures, seizing the opportunity to disrupt them.


    ¡°Shlick!¡±


    As the second-grade puppet closed in, its black-golden longsword slashed ferociously at the crimson-robed youth.


    Not a body cultivator himself, he dared not meet such close-quarter attacks head-on.


    The ominous light pulsing from his armor coalesced into a ghostly shield to deflect the strike.


    The incessant purple bell continued ringing, its disrupting chime finally causing the strained Xiao Xiyue to lose consciousness completely.


    ¡°Now is the time!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes flashed, realizing the crimson-robed youth had reached his limits.


    Without Xiao Xiyue¡¯s support, further delays were unaffordable. Any respite would snatch away this chance.


    He swiftly tapped his spirit pet pouch, releasing the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm he had nurtured for nearly two years, still in its larval phase with no apparent growth.


    Nonetheless, as long as it could serve its purpose in this moment.


    Lu Changsheng signaled the silkworm to prepare covertly while wholly focusing on the Golden Brick Talisman and unleashing the treasured bone he had cultivated for years within his Black Dragon Magic Bead.


    ¡°Roaaar¨C¡±


    A resounding draconic howl reverberated through the void as streaks of jet-black radiance surged forth from Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest like a torrential river, exuding overwhelming might.


    ¡°What technique is this brat using? How does he possess a Core Formation aura!¡±


    ¡°And as a mere Qi Refiner who has already activated a talisman treasure, how can he unleash such power?¡±


    The crimson-robed youth cried out in bewildered panic.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    In the next instant, a sinister flood dragon wreathed in black mist and flickering ominously erupted from Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest with an earth-shaking roar.


    ¡°Just what is this technique? This brat is clearly only a Qi Refiner!¡±


    Faced with the terrifying manifestation charging forth, the crimson-robed youth¡¯s expression froze with incomprehension.


    How could a Qi Refiner, while already channeling a talisman treasure at full capacity, unleash might rivaling a Foundation Establishment expert?


    ¡°Roooaar!¡±


    Before he could ponder further, the black mist-shrouded evil dragon spirit assailed him, its oppressive aura weighing down his flesh while dimming his spiritual radiance.


    When the Black Dragon Magic Bead was initially activated, the eruption of inky radiance could subdue the corporeal form and pollute the spirit.


    This malevolent dragon spirit naturally possessed such effects.


    Barely maintaining his stalemate, the crimson-robed youth could offer no resistance against the encroaching black miasma devouring him.

 Chapter 138: 100,000 Spirit Stones, Xiao Xiyues Changes!

    ¡°Rumble rumble!¡±The evil soul of the Flood Dragon was about to devour the young man in red, releasing a terrifying aura that made the entire void tremble and explode.


    ¡°Ah¡ª¡ª¡±


    A loud cry echoed through the waves.


    ¡°Heh!¡±


    This powerful blow also made Lu Changsheng¡¯s face turn pale, and his chest felt a dull ache.


    Through the red gemstone that had collided with the Golden Brick, he knew that the young man in red had not yet died completely.


    ¡°Go!¡±


    Lu Changsheng gave the order to the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, lest the opponent still had some strength left.


    At the same time, he continued to control the Golden Brick with his mind.


    In this moment, he could clearly feel that the red gemstone¡¯s power was rapidly decreasing, and it was getting weaker by the second.


    This indicated that the young man in red was in a very bad state and was unable to resist.


    ¡°Rumble rumble rumble!¡±


    As the Golden Brick continued to suppress the Red Phoenix Cult¡¯s gemstone, a blood-red light burst out from the Flood Dragon¡¯s soul.


    It was the young man in red.


    At this time, his black armor was broken and tattered, and he looked disheveled and helpless.


    ¡°Ah, wait for me, I¡¯ll get my revenge.¡±


    The young man in red spat out these harsh words, intending to escape using a secret technique.


    But before he could finish speaking¡­


    The Golden Brick hovering in the air suddenly pressed down on him like a mountain, crushing him.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    At the same time, a golden thread shot out like an arrow, piercing his forehead and leaving a bloody hole.


    It was the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    The next moment, the Golden Brick also fell, pressing down on the Red Phoenix Cult¡¯s gemstone and the young man in red simultaneously.


    Lu Changsheng saw this and quickly grabbed Xiao Xiyue¡¯s delicate body, controlling the flying magical weapons to descend rapidly.


    ¡°Rumble!¡±


    Accompanied by a loud rumbling sound.


    The Golden Brick directly pressed down on the young man, causing the ground to shake violently.


    ¡°Heh, no wonder they¡¯re a Foundation Establishment great master, it¡¯s really hard to kill!¡±


    ¡°My treasure bone has been nourished for many years, and it¡¯s not weaker than a Talisman Treasure full-power strike. It¡¯s a wonder I didn¡¯t let him escape.¡±


    Lu Changsheng could sense that with the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm¡¯s strike, the opponent¡¯s vitality was almost extinguished.


    Just to be safe, he added another strike with the Golden Brick.


    Through the Golden Brick, he could sense that the young man in red, who was being pressed down, had completely lost his vitality.


    However, to be extra cautious, Lu Changsheng took out three high-grade Talismans and one top-grade Talisman, arranging them around the Golden Brick.


    After finishing, Lu Changsheng subtly moved his mind, and the Golden Brick slowly rose up.


    Seeing the corpse in the pit, Lu Changsheng finally felt at ease.


    The Golden Brick, which was floating in the air like a small mountain, gradually shrank and returned to its Talisman form, flying back into Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand.


    However, at this time, the Talisman was very dim, and even the Talisman paper seemed to be slightly damaged.


    ¡°This Talisman is probably going to be scrapped after one more use.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the dim Golden Brick Talisman in his hand, thinking to himself.


    This Golden Brick Talisman had been used many times and had already consumed a lot of its power.


    The recent battle, although short, had also consumed a lot of energy under his full-power activation.


    ¡°If this Foundation Establishment master is a poor guy, I¡¯d be out of luck this time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the pit created by the Golden Brick, with the corpse and the scattered treasures, and let out a sigh.


    However, this possibility was not high.


    Considering the opponent¡¯s red gemstone, the white sword, and the blood-colored scissors, they were all very valuable.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think too much about it, lest the noise from the battle attract people.


    Holding Xiao Xiyue¡¯s delicate body, he swept up the treasures scattered around, including the corpse, and quickly left.


    Half an hour later.


    Lu Changsheng found a cave in the mountain.


    He put down Xiao Xiyue¡¯s body.


    He took out the ¡®Heavenly Curtain Five Elements Array¡¯ from his storage bag and simply set it up.


    This formation had the effect of trapping enemies and isolating auras, and was very useful, so Lu Changsheng always carried it with him.


    After setting up the formation, Lu Changsheng took out a recovery pill from his storage bag and used a healing Talisman on himself, making him feel much better.


    Then, he checked on Xiao Xiyue¡¯s condition.


    It seemed that she had only suffered mental damage and spiritual energy exhaustion, but there was no major issue.


    Lu Changsheng made a preliminary judgment and then fed her a healing pill.


    Then, he used a healing Talisman on her.


    Immediately, her pale face looked much better.


    ¡°Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages, besides the qualitative changes in spiritual energy and magical power, there¡¯s another major difference, which is the divine sense.¡±


    ¡°Foundation Establishment masters have a divine sense, which gives them a great advantage in combat and cultivation.¡±


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the Peach Blossom Gu, which helped me resist the divine sense attack, I might have ended up like Xiao Xiyue, with mental damage.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s condition, realizing that Qi Refining was no match for Foundation Establishment in this regard.


    Even with a Talisman, it was hard to defend against a divine sense attack.


    If he didn¡¯t have the Peach Blossom Gu, he might have been affected as well.


    However, Lu Changsheng only just realized that the Peach Blossom Gu had this effect.


    Next, Lu Changsheng closed his eyes and looked inward, checking the situation of the Peach Blossom Gu on his forehead.


    It was relatively withered, but there was no major issue.


    This was normal.


    After all, it was a Heavenly Spirit Gu.


    And the Peach Blossom Gu was growing rapidly.


    Under his flourishing Romantic Luck, it had already grown to the limit of the First Transformation.


    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation restrictions, it would have already advanced to the Second Transformation.


    Seeing that Xiao Xiyue wouldn¡¯t wake up for a while, Lu Changsheng took the red-robed youth¡¯s storage bag and waistband.


    He began to sort out the spoils of war.


    ¡°I hope I can get a lot of loot from this.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the storage waistband and bag, feeling a bit expectant.


    After all, the red-robed youth didn¡¯t seem like an ordinary Foundation Establishment master.


    He should have some wealth.


    ¡°Hmm¡­¡±


    At this time, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm flew around Lu Changsheng, its delicate wings fluttering as it emitted a bloody aura.


    ¡°Go ahead.¡±


    Lu Changsheng naturally understood what the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm meant, and chuckled.


    He hadn¡¯t incinerated the red-robed youth¡¯s body, leaving it for the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    After all, this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm fed on blood.


    The red-robed youth, as a Foundation Establishment master, had a rich, pure blood that would be a great tonic for the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    With Lu Changsheng¡¯s permission, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm immediately burrowed into the red-robed youth¡¯s body, beginning to feast.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this a bit demonic?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm¡¯s behavior and clicked his tongue.


    Then, he shook his head and said, ¡°But it¡¯s just resource utilization. If I didn¡¯t feed it to the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, I would have burned it to ashes anyway.¡±


    ¡°And besides, this is far from demonic.¡±


    ¡°I read in a book before that some demonic cultivators use all sorts of resources, including humans, demonic beasts, and even the seven emotions and six desires of humans, to cultivate.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed and said, ¡°What¡¯s the difference between right and wrong? It¡¯s all about the means and methods used.¡±


    He had also read about the differences between right and wrong in a book before.


    Although it wasn¡¯t detailed, he had a general idea.


    It seemed that demonic cultivators would use top methods to cultivate, which would lead to differences in their cultivation speed and breakthroughs.


    But overall, there wasn¡¯t much difference between right and wrong cultivators.


    ¡°My brother-in-law, who¡¯s like a brother to me, seems to have walked the demonic path. I don¡¯t know what¡¯s become of him now, or if he¡¯s even still alive.¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly thought of his wife Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s brother, Qu Changsong.


    He didn¡¯t know what had become of his brother-in-law, who had walked the demonic path, after all these years.


    After all, in Jiang Country, demonic cultivators didn¡¯t have an easy time.


    Not continuing to think about it, Lu Changsheng began to check the storage waistband.


    ¡°So many spirit stones and materials!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately saw a pile of spirit stones and materials, and his face lit up with excitement.


    Even without counting them, he could see that there were a lot of spirit stones.


    There were also many crystal-clear medium-grade spirit stones.


    ¡°What¡¯s this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at a crystal vase.


    Inside, there was half a bottle of crimson sand-like crystals that shone like jade.


    Just by looking at the vase and the crystals, Lu Changsheng could tell that this was no ordinary item.


    When he opened the vase, he immediately felt a strong, fiery aura.


    Each crystal grain was radiating a brilliant light.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this similar to the Core Formation spirit object, Heavenly Fire Crystal, recorded in books?¡±


    ¡°If this is really a Core Formation spirit object, Heavenly Fire Crystal, it¡¯s worth at least 30,000 to 40,000 spirit stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the crystal vase, his face full of joy, and put it away in his storage bag.


    Like ordinary Foundation Establishment spirit objects, which were worth a few thousand spirit stones, Core Formation spirit objects were worth ten times more.


    And they were priceless on the market!


    Lu Changsheng continued to sort through the spoils.


    Seeing the ordinary materials and magical weapons, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart didn¡¯t have any great waves.


    ¡°Red Pheonix Cult¡¯s true scripture, a Peripherial Level cultivation method.¡±


    ¡°Looks like there¡¯s something good here, a Peripherial Level cultivation method.¡±


    ¡°However, the cultivation method is incomplete and can only be cultivated up to the Core Formation Stage. The two secret techniques inside can be researched later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng found a few jade slips with cultivation methods from the storage waistband.


    After taking a rough look, he saw that they were Advanced Level cultivation methods and spiritual inheritance.


    Only the Red Pheonix Cult¡¯s true scripture sparked Lu Changsheng¡¯s interest.


    ¡°Is this a Magical Treasure Embryo?¡±


    Lu Changsheng also saw a small, black-red cauldron, which he picked up and examined.


    The small cauldron only had a rough outline, without any carvings or patterns, like a rough embryo.


    However, from the material and aura of the small cauldron, Lu Changsheng, who had seen many things, had a faint feeling that this was a magical treasure.


    But this magical treasure embryo was far inferior to the Black Dragon Magic Bead, which made Lu Changsheng suspect that it was a magical treasure embryo.


    According to Lu Changsheng¡¯s knowledge, most cultivators¡¯ magical treasures were created through rare and precious materials, which were then refined into an embryo and slowly nurtured into a magical treasure.


    This had a good effect, allowing the cultivator to control the magical treasure embryo during the Foundation Establishment stage.


    And by nurturing the magical treasure embryo beforehand, once they reached the Core Formation stage, the magical treasure would directly take shape, greatly increasing its power.


    ¡°Could it be that this red-robed youth was a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator?¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, how could he have such precious items, including a Core Formation spirit object and a magical treasure embryo?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the corpse being devoured by the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm and thought to himself.


    After all, an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator wouldn¡¯t have such precious items.


    However, through clearing out the spoils of war, Lu Changsheng felt a bit relieved.


    Because he had also cleared out six second-grade top grade Talismans, a Heavenly Thunder Bead, a white bone arrow, and other treasures from the red-robed youth¡¯s storage bag.


    He knew that the latter had many hidden cards.


    If they had faced him and Xiao Xiyue from the start, with full power, they wouldn¡¯t have had any chance to resist.


    They wouldn¡¯t have had time to take out the Talisman treasure and suppress it.


    ¡°It¡¯s still that principle, a lion uses its full power to catch a rabbit, too.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, who knows when we might capsize in the gutter.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, sighing.


    He put the small cauldron away and continued to clear out the spoils.


    ¡°This magical treasure embryo is of little use to me, it¡¯s just a valuable material. Except that it can be used to refine the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique in the future. After all, a magical treasure embryo is still a magical treasure, and it can be used to condense and refine my body.¡±


    ¡°Next, let¡¯s clean up the spoils. There¡¯s nothing surprising here. ¡°


    ¡°128 Medium-grade spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°3894 Low-grade spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°One suspected Core Formation spiritual object, one Foundation Establishment spiritual object.¡±


    ¡°One magical treasure embryo, four spiritual weapons, but one is damaged and one is severely damaged, basically useless, only good for refining the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.¡±


    ¡°Two high-grade magical weapons, three top-grade magical weapons, one flying boat, one Heavenly Thunder Bead, and one Longevity Pill.¡±


    ¡°Adding up all these pills, talismans, and materials, the total value is almost 100,000 spirit stones.¡±


    After cleaning up all the spoils, Lu Changsheng looked at the haul, estimated the value, and took a deep breath, then let out a long sigh. This haul was the biggest he had ever gotten.


    Previously, the biggest haul he got was from the Kou Clan¡¯s Five Evils, and that was only over 10,000 spirit stones with Meng Xiaochan¡¯s two Foundation Establishment spiritual objects. But now, the haul from this one person alone was directly worth over 100,000 spirit stones.


    This wealth made Lu Changsheng even more aware that this person was not simple.


    ¡°From the situation earlier, he should have been targeting Xiao Xiyue, wanting to capture him alive.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue, who was still unconscious, and clicked his tongue.


    He felt that this matter was not simple.


    To know that Xiao Xiyue was a Core Formation true disciple of the Blue Cloud Sect.


    Now, a Foundation Establishment cultivator knew Xiao Xiyue¡¯s identity and still came to capture her, making him feel that things were not simple.


    ¡°Alas, indeed, the more entangled, the more karma there is.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, put away the spoils, and took out seven medium-grade spirit stones to replace the ones used by his puppet. S?a??h th? N???lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    In the previous battle, this second-grade puppet didn¡¯t suffer any damage.


    But the spirit stone consumption was too high, and the ten spirit stones inside were almost depleted, with seven spirit stones consumed.


    ¡°I¡¯ll make a few more puppets when I get back.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    With the materials he gained, he could almost make a second-grade puppet.


    But the next moment, Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    ¡°The most urgent task is still cultivation. Otherwise, with my current spiritual energy, even if I have many puppets, I won¡¯t be able to control them simultaneously.¡±


    In the previous battle, Lu Changsheng also clearly realized his shortcomings in this aspect.


    Operating one puppet during the battle was already his limit.


    If he had to control multiple puppets, he would find it difficult to focus on other things.


    ¡°Most cultivation methods for the mind and spirit can only be learned after achieving enlightenment.¡±


    ¡°This aspect is also urgent, unless the system can extract a cultivation method for me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh, holding two low-grade spirit stones, and began to meditate to recover from his injuries.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue, who was still unconscious.


    Seeing that the treatment talisman¡¯s effect was almost gone, he took out another one and used it.


    As the talisman¡¯s effect spread through Xiao Xiyue¡¯s body, she let out a soft ¡°ah¡± and woke up.


    ¡°Daoist Xiao, you¡¯re awake?¡±


    Seeing Xiao Xiyue wake up, Lu Changsheng immediately showed concern and asked.


    ¡°Daoist Lu?¡±


    ¡°Where are we? What about that Foundation Establishment cultivator?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue sat up, looking around at the simple cave, and asked.


    She didn¡¯t know if she had escaped or was being held captive by the red-robed youth.


    ¡°At the critical moment, I used the two Talismans to exhaust my trump card and barely managed to kill him,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a sigh, looking a bit pained and regretful.


    As he spoke, he returned Xiao Xiyue¡¯s tortoise shell, sword, cloud cape, and Talismans.


    Although he was greedy, he wasn¡¯t greedy enough to take these small things from his own future wife.


    ¡°You actually killed him!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue was almost unbelievable.


    In their brief exchange earlier, she knew that the red-robed youth was no ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    At least, he was a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    She and Lu Changsheng had only managed to suppress him with the Talismans¡¯ power.


    But suppressing and killing were two completely different concepts.


    She was stunned.


    Then, her pale face broke into a smile, unlike her usual calm and collected self, like a blooming snow lotus: ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Daoist Lu to be hiding so deeply.¡±


    She knew Lu Changsheng had hidden depths.


    But after seeing the second-grade puppet, the Talismans, and Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation, she was already shocked beyond measure.


    She didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to be hiding so deeply.


    Now, hearing that Lu Changsheng had killed the red-robed youth, she had a new understanding of Lu Changsheng.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s slightly furrowed brow, Xiao Xiyue seemed to understand something.


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s lips curved into a gentle smile: ¡°Daoist Lu, don¡¯t worry, every cultivator has their own secrets.¡±


    ¡°When we were in Ruyi Region City, I sensed that you were different from ordinary cultivators, and you must have some hidden secrets.¡±


    ¡°So you can rest assured, I, Xiyue, can make a vow with my dao heart, and I will never reveal Daoist Lu¡¯s matters to anyone.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue was originally a clever person, and after cultivating the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, her dao heart was even more clear.


    As soon as she finished speaking, she made a vow, indicating that she would not mention this matter to anyone else.


    ¡°Daoist Xiao, there¡¯s no need for this, the situation isn¡¯t that severe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face revealed a smile, and he was very satisfied with Xiao Xiyue¡¯s consideration.


    After all, he had exposed his Talismans and cultivation, which was a risky move.


    He had originally thought about how to subtly hint to Xiao Xiyue, but she had taken the initiative to speak up.


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for Daoist Lu, I would have been in danger.¡±


    ¡°Previously, Daoist Lu had helped me cultivate, and now you¡¯ve risked your life to save me, although you used your trump card to kill the Foundation Establishment cultivator, you must have suffered some losses as well. I really don¡¯t know how to repay you.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s eyes drooped, and she spoke softly.


    During the battle with the Foundation Establishment cultivator, a strange emotion had appeared in her heart.


    At this moment, this emotion was rapidly growing in her heart.


    She didn¡¯t even use the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique to suppress this emotion, letting it spread freely in her heart.


    ¡°Hehe, Daoist Xiao, you¡¯re being too polite.¡±


    ¡°At that time, the situation was such that I couldn¡¯t bear to abandon you and leave.¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, also noticing that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s expression had changed.


    Through their long interaction, he knew that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s calm and collected demeanor would disappear when she stopped cultivating.


    Once she stopped cultivating, she would quickly return to her usual calm and collected self.


    But at this moment, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s expression was completely different.


    It reminded Lu Changsheng of the lively and innocent Xiao Xiyue from ten years ago.


    Moreover, he keenly sensed that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s self-address had changed to ¡°Xiyue¡±.


    It was clear that she was much closer to him now.


    He knew that experiencing life and death together, and being saved by a hero, was the best way to increase affection.


    As soon as the words fell.


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s exquisite, pale face leaned in, and their lips touched.


    Lu Changsheng immediately felt a warm, sweet fragrance spreading from their lips.


    He smelled a refreshing, sweet fragrance in the air.


    In an instant, the two of them were kissing.


    This time, the fairy was very proactive.


    Letting Lu Changsheng experience a different taste.


    A moment later.


    Lu Changsheng released the warm, soft jade from his embrace.


    After all, in the wilderness, it wasn¡¯t good to let their passion get out of control.


    Moreover, there was still one thing that needed to be resolved.


    That was the red-robed youth, who had clearly come for Xiao Xiyue. Did the other party still have any hidden tricks up their sleeve to cause trouble?


    ¡°Daoist Xiao, previously that Foundation Establishment cultivator was clearly targeting you, and in this situation¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng expressed his thoughts.


    ¡°The other party should be targeting me, wanting to capture me to threaten my master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s expression turned solemn, and she nodded, also realizing the problem.


    ¡°There¡¯s no time to delay, I¡¯ll prepare to return and report this to my master.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll put my cultivation on hold for now, and after I resolve this matter, I¡¯ll come to Qingzhu Mountain to find Daoist Lu.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue pursed her lips and spoke softly.


    She also knew that her current situation was very dangerous.


    And being with Lu Changsheng would not only put herself in danger but also potentially drag Lu Changsheng into trouble.


    Next time, they might not be so lucky.


    ¡°Okay, do you need me to send you off?¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He felt that in a situation like this, it was natural to rely on one¡¯s backing.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be fine on my own, thank you.¡±


    ¡°Daoist Lu, are you preparing for Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue asked.


    ¡°I still need to refine my Qi for a few more years before I can prepare for Foundation Establishment.¡±


    At this point, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hide the truth.


    He had only broken through the ninth stage of Qi Refining less than a year ago, and his spiritual power still needed to be refined for several years before he could prepare for Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll wait for you to resolve the matter and then come back to help Daoist Lu with Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue smiled sweetly, her voice carrying a hint of sweetness, and then leaned in to kiss Lu Changsheng again.

 Chapter 139: Master and Disciple Leaving Together

    ¡°Suddenly, you¡¯re being so proactive.¡±Lu Changsheng watched as Xiao Xiyue rode away on the celestial crane, her clothes fluttering in the wind, exuding an aura of Immortal Qi.


    He rubbed his nose, and he was still able to smell the rich fragrance in his fingertips.


    He could clearly sense the change in Xiao Xiyue after she woke up..


    Not only had her tone and demeanor changed from being cold and distant, but she had also become more proactive.


    This feeling was quite pleasant.


    ¡°Ah, I should head back too. This time, I¡¯ve seen the gap between Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment. I need to hurry up and achieve Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, without a Talisman or a treasure bone, I¡¯ll be in trouble if I encounter a Foundation Establishment great master.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a long sigh and rubbed his chest, which was still aching from the treasure bone¡¯s impact.


    This treasure bone had dealt him a significant blow, and he would need to take some time to recover.


    ¡°But what did Xiao Xiyue mean when she said she would help me with Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought back to when Xiao Xiyue had offered to assist him with Foundation Establishment.


    However, when he asked her about it, she remained silent, giving him a mysterious smile that hinted at a surprise.


    This made Lu Changsheng wonder if she was referring to a Foundation Establishment pill or some secret technique to aid in Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°But I already have a Foundation Establishment pill. With my current situation, as long as I can reach the peak of Qi Refining, I¡¯m about 90% sure to achieve Foundation Establishment. How can she help me?¡±


    ¡°90%?¡±


    Lu Changsheng clicked his tongue, not giving it much thought.


    He abandoned the cave, handling the aftermath, and then rode away on his steel-feathered eagle.


    Two days later, Lu Changsheng returned to Qingzhu Mountain.


    His wives, Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan, and a few other women saw Lu Changsheng return and asked him why he had been away for so long in the mortal world.


    Especially Lu Miaohuan, who was about to give birth, looked particularly unhappy, making Lu Changsheng feel guilty and apologetic.


    Lu Changsheng explained why he had been away for so long.


    ¡°After the gathering, a friend of mine went down the mountain to practice, but didn¡¯t have a place to go, so I accompanied them for a while.¡±


    Of course, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t elaborate on how he had accompanied them.


    After all, discussing such matters with his wives made Lu Changsheng feel a bit awkward.


    Especially with Lu Miaohuan, who was about to give birth.


    When Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen heard this, they didn¡¯t think much of it.


    But when Lu Miaoyun heard that the Blue Cloud Sect disciple was a woman, she felt a strange sense of unease.


    She couldn¡¯t help but think that her husband¡¯s relationships with women were too good.


    Whenever she saw him with another woman, she felt like something was going to happen.


    But she didn¡¯t say anything.


    She just let Lu Changsheng maintain a good relationship with Xiao Xiyue.


    After all, in the cultivation world, interpersonal relationships were important.


    If Lu Changsheng could maintain a good relationship with a Blue Cloud Sect inner disciple, that would be a good thing.


    ¡­¡­


    On the other side, Xiao Xiyue had also returned to the Blue Cloud Sect.


    ¡°Senior Sister Xiao.¡±


    ¡°Junior Sister Xiao.¡±


    ¡°Senior Xiao.¡±


    Along the way, many Blue Cloud Sect disciples saw Xiao Xiyue and greeted her with respect or called out to her.


    Xiao Xiyue was not only beautiful and talented, but also a Core Formation true person¡¯s disciple, making her a renowned figure within the Blue Cloud Sect.


    She was like a goddess in the eyes of many disciples, and many admired her.


    However, Xiao Xiyue was also known for being cold and distant.


    Many talented disciples of the Blue Cloud Sect had tried to pursue Xiao Xiyue, but were all rejected.


    ¡°Ah.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face was as cold and distant as a high moon, making people dare not approach her.


    But she still maintained her previous habit of responding simply to greetings from others.


    This was also something that many disciples liked about her.


    Xiao Xiyue didn¡¯t waste any time, entering the Blue Cloud Sect and riding her cloud-stepping magical weapon towards Rainbow Peak.


    She arrived at a grand hall on the peak.


    ¡°Respected Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue bowed in respect in front of the grand hall.


    The grand doors burst open.


    ¡°Xiyue, why have you returned?¡±


    ¡°Has something happened?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s voice echoed.


    She knew that Xiao Xiyue had gone down the mountain to practice and find a breakthrough, so if nothing had happened, she wouldn¡¯t have returned so soon.


    But now, Xiao Xiyue had returned quickly, and her aura was somewhat disordered, making her realize that something must have happened.


    ¡°Reporting to Master¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue entered the grand hall and recounted her encounter with the red-robed youth.


    However, she chose to conceal the specific details, changing the story to make it seem like she had escaped.


    After all, the fact that two Qi Refining cultivators had killed a Foundation Establishment great master was quite shocking.


    Especially since the red-robed youth was no ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator, and her master might even know him.


    Yun Wanshang listened to the story, her eyebrows furrowing in concern.


    Her celestial-like face revealed a hint of coldness.


    She had suspected that someone was behind the scenes when she had been attacked by the Red Pheonix Cult¡¯s old demon on her way back from obtaining the Purple Spirit Liquid.


    Now, her disciple Xiao Xiyue had been attacked shortly after going out to practice.


    And the attacker was targeting Xiao Xiyue, which made her suspect that someone was secretly targeting her.


    She was convinced that this person was likely hiding within the Blue Cloud Sect.


    ¡°Xiyue, don¡¯t worry, leave this matter to me to handle.¡±


    Yun Wanshang suppressed her anger and spoke.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nodded, a hint of a smile on her lips.


    Then she said, ¡°Master, I¡¯ve found the breakthrough point during my practice.¡±


    ¡°What!?¡±


    Yun Wanshang was taken aback, her heart racing with surprise.


    She hadn¡¯t expected Xiao Xiyue to find the breakthrough point in just over a month.


    It was known that the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique¡¯s emotional tribulation was not easy to overcome.


    Especially since others who practiced the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique would typically experience emotional turmoil from the start, making it difficult to cultivate.


    But Xiao Xiyue had first practiced the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique due to the Red Dust Pill, making it even harder for her to overcome the emotional tribulation.


    Because the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique made Xiao Xiyue immune to emotional disturbances, making it difficult for her to be emotionally moved.


    Yun Wanshang and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s calm eyes met.


    After a moment, Yun Wanshang spoke, ¡°Xiyue, have you thought it through?¡±


    ¡°Emotions are unpredictable, unknowable, and uncontrollable. They can¡¯t be described or explained. This emotional tribulation is not easy to overcome.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve reached the depths of emotions, but you¡¯re still unclear about them. You might get trapped in them.¡±


    Yun Wanshang spoke, her voice filled with concern.


    Emotions were unknowable, and she knew it from her own experience.


    Now, her disciple was practicing the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique and wanted to overcome the emotional tribulation, which made her worried.


    Initially, she had hoped that Xiao Xiyue would give up under her persistence, setting a three-year deadline.


    ¡°Master, I¡¯ve thought it through,¡± Xiao Xiyue said, her eyes clear and calm, like autumn water and a bright moon.


    Her voice was calm, but firm.


    These days, she had come to understand the meaning of emotions and the intent of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    But her determination to cultivate, like the saying ¡°hear the dao in the morning and die in the evening,¡± made her unwilling to give up.


    ¡°It seems you¡¯ve made up your mind. I won¡¯t try to persuade you anymore,¡± Yun Wanshang said, looking at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s determined expression, and sighing softly.


    She knew that once her disciple made a decision, they wouldn¡¯t easily change their mind.


    But at the same time, she felt relieved and proud of her disciple¡¯s determination.


    After all, cultivating wasn¡¯t just about talent, but also about one¡¯s character, heart, and understanding.


    She had accepted Xiao Xiyue as her disciple not only because of her talent but also because of her heart and understanding.


    Since Xiao Xiyue was determined, she chose to believe in her disciple.


    She believed that Xiao Xiyue could overcome the emotional tribulation and truly cultivate the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    ¡°You want to tell me something else, don¡¯t you?¡±


    Yun Wanshang asked, smiling, and gently stroking Xiao Xiyue¡¯s head.


    She sensed that Xiao Xiyue had something else to say.


    ¡°Master, the breakthrough point I found is related to an old friend of mine¡­ and I was able to escape this time thanks to his help¡­¡±


    ¡°So, I want to request that Master refine a Golden Crow pill for me.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s lips curled up, and she spoke.


    ¡°Golden Crow pill!¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly at the mention of the pill.


    Yun Wanshang immediately guessed what her disciple was planning to do.


    The Golden Crow pill, a second-grade top pill, contained a strand of great sun essence.


    It would greatly benefit those with a yang-based physique in their cultivation.


    Moreover, the Golden Crow pill had another effect: the great sun essence inside would resonate with Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Moonlight Spirit Body, allowing them to complement each other.


    If they could reach the Foundation Establishment stage, they might be able to establish a day-and-night Dao foundation.


    But to achieve this, they would need to practice dual cultivation.


    ¡°Please, Master,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said, kneeling down.


    ¡°Ah, foolish child,¡±


    Yun Wanshang sighed. S?a?ch* Th? ?0velF?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    She helped Xiao Xiyue up and said, ¡°This person has helped you achieve the Dao and saved your life. You must repay this debt.¡±


    ¡°But can you really overcome all this?¡±


    Yun Wanshang asked.


    The Supreme Forgetfulness Technique required one to experience emotional tribulation to forget emotions.


    The deeper the emotional tribulation, the better the effect after overcoming it.


    But Xiao Xiyue¡¯s situation made her worried that her disciple might get trapped in it.


    ¡°I can, Master,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said, her calm face revealing a gentle smile.


    ¡°Good, go rest well. I¡¯ll ask Ancestor Yun to refine the pill and notify you when it¡¯s done,¡±


    Yun Wanshang said, stroking Xiao Xiyue¡¯s head with a hint of concern.


    In this era, the relationship between master and disciple was not ordinary.


    She treated Xiao Xiyue like her own daughter.


    Seeing Xiao Xiyue like this, her heart was filled with complex emotions.


    ¡°Yes, Master. I¡¯ll take my leave,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said, bowing.


    After Xiao Xiyue left the grand hall, Yun Wanshang¡¯s face turned cold.


    She transformed into a rainbow light and appeared at the Red Sun Peak, a magnificent golden sword appearing in her hand.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Yun Wanshang held the long sword and slashed downwards towards the peak¡¯s palace.


    Countless golden talismans exploded, causing a golden divine lightning to fall from the clear blue sky, accompanied by a loud crash.


    ¡°What are you doing, Yun Wanshang?¡±


    A majestic voice echoed from within the Red Sun Peak.


    Nine red fire dragons rose to the sky, transforming into a wall that blocked the sword¡¯s descent.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the master of Rainbow Peak!¡±


    ¡°Master of Rainbow Peak, what are you doing? Why is she suddenly attacking us?¡±


    Many disciples of Red Sun Peak looked up in shock, their faces pale and frightened.


    ¡°Song Qingzi, come out!¡±


    Yun Wanchang held the magic sword with an indifferent expression.


    ¡°Senior sister Caiyun, Qingzi is in closed-door cultivation and doesn¡¯t know what you want with her,¡± a middle-aged man with a stern face and wearing a red robe walked out of Red Sun Peak.


    ¡°My disciple was attacked outside, and only you, Song Qingzi, had a grudge against me because of the Core Formation incident.¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s a person with a dark heart and always likes to do some underhanded things behind people¡¯s backs, so she must be involved in this matter.¡±


    Yun Wanshang said coldly.


    ¡°Senior sister Caiyun, you can¡¯t speak recklessly.¡±


    ¡°Qingzi has been in closed-door cultivation all this time, how could she attack your disciple?¡±


    The true person of Red Sun Peak¡¯s face turned unpleasant, and he spoke in a deep voice.


    Just then, another divine rainbow flew in and landed on Red Sun Peak, looking at the two Core Formation true persons.


    After seeing the newcomer, Yun Wanshang also put away the sword in her hand.


    Looking at the true person of Red Sun Peak, he said coldly, ¡°Whether it¡¯s true or not, you can ask Song Qingzi yourself, Senior brother of Red Sun Peak.¡±


    ¡°If my disciple encounters any accidents again, then you and Red Sun Peak will be responsible, and don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless at that time.¡±


    Yun Wanshang finished speaking and turned into a divine rainbow, returning to Rainbow Peak.


    Leaving behind the disciples of Red Sun Peak, who were still in a daze.


    Although some of them had heard that their peak¡¯s master and the master of Rainbow Peak had a grudge, it was only a rumor.


    But today¡¯s events let them know that the rumor was true.


    However, they didn¡¯t dare to discuss such matters.


    ¡°Senior brother of Red Sun Peak, you also know Caiyun¡¯s temper, you can ask Song Qingzi about it, and if she¡¯s not involved, you can clear things up with her then.¡±


    The sect master of Blue Cloud saw Yun Wanshang leave and said to the true person of Red Sun Peak.


    ¡°Senior brother, Qingzi couldn¡¯t have done such a thing, and Qingzi has been in closed-door cultivation all this time.¡±


    The true person of Red Sun Peak cupped his hands and said.


    ¡°Then, that¡¯s good.¡±


    The sect master of Blue Cloud heard this and didn¡¯t say much.


    He turned into a divine rainbow and left.


    Immediately, the true person of Red Sun Peak¡¯s face turned gloomy as he arrived at a magnificent grand hall.


    Inside the grand hall, a beautiful woman in her thirties with a bun of black hair, wearing a blue Daoist robe, was lying on the bed, holding an ancient book.


    ¡°Qingzi, is the matter with Yun Wanshang¡¯s disciple related to you?¡±


    The true person of Red Sun Peak asked, looking at the beautiful woman on the bed.


    ¡°Impossible, would I do such a thing in your heart?¡±


    The woman in blue put down the book, sat up slightly, and looked at her Daoist partner.


    ¡°I hope not,¡±


    He said.


    The true person of Red Sun Peak looked at his partner¡¯s expression, sighed helplessly, and let out a deep breath.


    ¡­¡­


    Three months passed in the blink of an eye.


    After returning to Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng had been living a secluded life.


    Except for two trips to Hongye Valley, he rarely went out.


    Every day, he focused on cultivation, crafting talismans, and accompanying his wives.


    And half a month after his return, the second child of the second lady was born.


    It was a boy.


    Fortunately, the child also had a Spirit Root.


    But not as good as Lu Qingshan¡¯s.


    Only a seventh-grade Spirit Root.


    However, it was already very satisfying to Lu Changsheng.


    He couldn¡¯t help but wonder if Lu Miaohuan¡¯s consecutive children with Spirit Roots were related to her daily diet.


    After all, in the cultivation world, there was such a mysterious saying.


    And Lu Miaohuan had been receiving various nutritional supplements from Lu Yuanding during her pregnancy.


    On this day, in the practice room¡­


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged, looking at the small black-red cauldron floating in front of him, and let out a gentle breath.


    This small black-red cauldron was the magical treasure embryo he had obtained from the red-robed youth.


    Although the magical treasure embryo was precious and valuable, it was not worth selling.


    Considering the trouble of selling it, he might as well use it to enhance his strength.


    So, he had been using the time he would have spent refining the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi to refine this magical treasure embryo.


    Now, he had finally completed the refinement and could absorb it into his body.


    ¡°I¡¯ll absorb this magical treasure embryo into my hand bone.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his right hand, having already decided where to absorb it.


    After all, the head bone and spine were relatively dangerous and troublesome, so he didn¡¯t consider them for now. The chest bone had the Black Dragon Magic Bead, so he only had the four limbs to choose from.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    Without thinking much, Lu Changsheng activated the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, causing his palm to glow with a golden light, as if it had been dyed gold.


    Under the condensation of spiritual energy, the small black-red cauldron began to merge with his palm, gradually fusing into his hand bones.


    As time passed, the small cauldron completely merged into Lu Changsheng¡¯s palm, condensing into his hand bones.


    A small cauldron pattern appeared on the back of his hand.


    At the same time, a surging and powerful force began to wash over Lu Changsheng¡¯s blood, meridians, and bones.


    This allowed Lu Changsheng to break through the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, directly advancing under the power of the magical treasure¡¯s embryo.


    ¡°Rumble!¡±


    A sound like a mighty river bursting forth echoed within Lu Changsheng¡¯s body.


    The sound grew clearer and louder, as if a divine craftsman was forging a divine weapon, with a powerful and sonorous tone.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s body glowed with an increasingly resplendent light, as if a golden membrane was flowing and radiating a brilliant, rainbow-colored aura appeared.


    After a long time had passed.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s body gradually calmed down, revealing a flawless and powerful physique.


    ¡°Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, third stage.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt the powerful force within his body, and a smile spread across his face.


    ¡°It¡¯s just as I expected; the second magical treasure¡¯s fusion has a much greater effect. It¡¯s probably because this is just a magical treasure¡¯s embryo.¡±


    ¡°But it¡¯s still very good. With the Black Dragon Magic Bead and this magical treasure¡¯s embryo constantly nourishing and tempering me, I estimate that in ten years, my Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique will be able to break through to the fourth stage.¡±


    ¡°And when I complete the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi¡¯s refinement, my speed will increase even more at that time!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face was filled with joy as he looked at the small cauldron pattern on the back of his hand. He subtly moved his mind, and the pattern disappeared.


    He then took out his Qingyan Sword from his storage bag and lightly slashed twice on his arm.


    Seeing that there was no effect, he slashed again with more force.


    Seeing only a faint white mark, Lu Changsheng nodded in satisfaction.


    ¡°My physical body is comparable to a high-grade magical weapon. I can now easily kill Qi Refining middle-stage cultivators, and even some late-stage cultivators, with just my physical strength alone?¡±


    Lu Changsheng put away his Qingyan Sword, feeling very satisfied with his current physical body.


    He knew that his fist was already capable of withstanding medium-grade magical weapons.


    As for high-grade magical weapons, Lu Changsheng could only say that it was unnecessary.


    After all, his physical body was vulnerable to injury, which was not desirable.


    Moreover, he had been cultivating the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique for many years, but had never used it for actual combat, only for physical training.


    ¡°It¡¯s been so long; I wonder how Xiao Xiyue is doing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think of Xiao Xiyue.


    After all, the latter had said that she would return to the Blue Cloud Sect to resolve some matters and then come back to cultivate with him.


    Three months had passed.


    At this time, in the Blue Cloud Sect¡­


    ¡°Xiyue, this is the Golden Crow Pill.¡±


    Yun Wanshang handed a ceramic bottle to Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°Thank you, Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face lit up with joy upon hearing this.


    She then opened the bottle and took a look.


    Immediately, she saw a pill that shone like a golden flame, which was the Golden Crow Pill.


    ¡°When do you plan to leave the mountain?¡±


    Yun Wanshang asked.


    She knew that Xiao Xiyue had been waiting for the Golden Crow Pill to be refined in Rainbow Peak.


    ¡°I¡¯m planning to leave today, Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s lips curled up, and her cold, proud face revealed a hint of softness.


    ¡°Alright, if you encounter any unexpected events, send a message to me directly.¡±


    Yun Wanshang sighed softly as she looked at her disciple¡¯s appearance.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face broke into a smile.


    She then bowed and left the grand hall, riding her cloud-stepping magical weapon as she departed from the Blue Cloud Sect.


    Next, she mounted a white crane and flew towards Qingzhu Mountain.


    Not long after Xiao Xiyue left, Yun Wanshang arrived at the palace railing, standing still.


    She couldn¡¯t help but worry about her disciple¡¯s future, as the emotional tribulation was a crucial matter that concerned Xiao Xiyue¡¯s future.


    Immediately, Yun Wanshang gazed in the direction Xiao Xiyue had gone, and then transformed into a divine rainbow, leaving the Blue Cloud Sect.

 Chapter 140: Yun Wanshang: How could it be him?

    Hongye Valley¡¯s streets were as usual, with sparse pedestrians, and it was not lively.Lu Changsheng was carrying his daughter Lu Qingzhu, strolling through the streets of Hongye Valley with his wife Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Little Qingzhu, do you like this?¡±


    Lu Miaoge asked, her hair styled high, her face elegant and gentle, holding a small toy and inquiring about her daughter¡¯s preference.


    ¡°Uh-huh.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu looked at it a few times before responding.


    ¡°Looks like she doesn¡¯t like it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his daughter¡¯s expression and chuckled.


    This two-year-old daughter of his was a delicate and lovely gem.


    She had a bit of a silly personality, never crying or throwing tantrums, always quiet and obedient.


    Even when Lu Changsheng teased her, she would only look at him with a slightly wronged expression, like a little adult.


    Compared to the mischievous and energetic Lu Qingshan, she was a completely different story.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that Miss Lu Miaoge? The child has grown so big already.¡±


    ¡°No wonder Master Lu is so devoted to the Lu Family; it seems the Lu Family¡¯s foundation is indeed very strong.¡±


    At this moment, a few men and women walked over from a distance.


    Among them, a young man in blue robes caught sight of Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, and his mouth curved upwards as he joked,


    ¡°Young Master Yu, are we familiar with you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng tilted his head and said calmly with no expression on his face.


    This young man in blue robes was none other than Yu Ningyuan, the third young master of the Yu Family, who had tried to recruit him at the Julong Market back then.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have any good feelings towards this Yu Family¡¯s third young master.


    Or rather, he didn¡¯t have any good feelings towards the entire Yu Family.


    After all, according to his speculation, the ambush Lu Miaoge had encountered, and the ambush he had encountered on his way back, were likely orchestrated by the Yu Family.


    When this Yu Family¡¯s third young master had come to the Julong Market to recruit him, it was likely related to the opponent.


    These matters were all etched in his memory.


    When the time comes, he¡¯ll settle the score.


    ¡°Hmph.¡±


    Yu Ningyuan looked at Lu Changsheng, who didn¡¯t give him any face, and his expression turned cold.


    But he only let out a cold snort.


    After all, Hongye Valley¡¯s streets were still in the initial stages of development.


    He wouldn¡¯t stir up trouble with anyone in the streets, lest it affect the reputation.


    Otherwise, with Lu Changsheng making him lose face, he wouldn¡¯t let it slide easily.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng,¡±


    Yu Ningyuan said as he turned to leave, casting a glance at Lu Changsheng.


    He knew that Lu Changsheng was no ordinary person.


    He had rescued Lu Miaoge, and even escaped unscathed from the ambush.


    During the battle where the Lu Family and the Bai Family destroyed Hongye Valley, he had played a crucial role.


    He knew that the latter wasn¡¯t easy to deal with.


    ¡°Changsheng, be careful around the Yu Family,¡±


    Lu Miaoge whispered to Lu Changsheng.


    Although the Lu Family, Bai Family, Zheng Family, and Yu Family had collaborated to establish Hongye Valley¡¯s streets, the relationships between the four families hadn¡¯t improved much.


    After all, the Hongye Valley incident had been quite unpleasant.


    ¡°I know, Miaoge,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    As a core member of the Lu Family, he was aware of the intricacies involved.


    The two of them continued to stroll for a while before returning to the Lu Family¡¯s Spirit Talisman Pavilion with their daughter.


    As for Lu Changsheng¡¯s own ¡®Peace Talisman Hall¡¯, he would visit every month to check the accounts and replenish the Talismans.


    If he was busy, he would let Lu Miaoge help.


    The main issue was that the foot traffic in Hongye Valley¡¯s streets was still limited.


    The monthly income mainly relied on his few top-grade Talismans, and there wasn¡¯t much to look forward to.


    ¡°Little Qingzhu, why aren¡¯t you sleeping yet?¡±


    Back at the Spirit Talisman Pavilion¡¯s third floor, Lu Changsheng looked at his quiet and obedient daughter in his arms, thinking she had fallen asleep.


    But when he looked down, a pair of bright, shining eyes was staring back at him.


    ¡°Daddy, I¡¯m not sleepy,¡±


    Lu Qingzhu said in a sweet, childish tone.


    Her small head leaned against Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest, her soft, white face gently rubbing against him.


    ¡°Are you hungry, then?¡±


    As Lu Changsheng looked at his daughter¡¯s adorable expression, he felt extremely satisfied, and he couldn¡¯t help but give her a gentle bite on the cheek.


    ¡°Ooh.¡±


    The little girl thought for a moment, then pouted and nodded her head.


    ¡°You¡¯re hungry, but you don¡¯t know how to say it, you silly thing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    He immediately took out a milk bottle and a jade bottle from his storage bag.


    Inside, there were spirit dew, spirit honey, and spirit beast milk.


    As the father of over a hundred children, he had long ago prepared a storage bag specifically for storing food for his kids.


    After preparing the beast milk, Lu Changsheng skillfully fed his child.


    However, at this age, the child was already able to hold the milk bottle herself.


    Lu Miaoge watched Lu Changsheng feeding their child, her expression warm and gentle, before heading to the Talisman room to create Talismans.


    She had successfully created a top-grade Talisman last year.


    However, the success rate of creating Talismans was still not high.


    Creating top-grade Talismans was still in the deficit stage.


    Regarding Talismans, Lu Changsheng naturally had some guidance to offer.


    But the effect of such guidance was limited, and it ultimately depended on oneself.


    This made Lu Changsheng feel that teaching his child to create Talismans and puppets would be quite difficult in the future.


    It would require a lot of investment in the early stages, and it would be hard to cultivate without innate talent.


    As Lu Changsheng watched his daughter quietly drinking her milk, he suddenly sensed something.


    He took out a Talisman from his storage bag.


    The Talisman had a faint, flowing spirit light.


    ¡°Xiyue has arrived at Hongye Valley¡¯s streets.¡±


    This was a communication Talisman.


    As long as the corresponding transmission Talisman was activated, the communication Talisman would respond.


    However, this was only a first-grade communication Talisman, and its sensing range was limited.


    So Lu Changsheng immediately knew that Xiao Xiyue had arrived at Hongye Valley¡¯s streets.


    He immediately went to the Talisman room and told Lu Miaoge, who was creating Talismans, that he was going out.


    Then, he carried his daughter towards the exit of Hongye Valley¡¯s streets.


    A quarter of an hour later.


    Lu Changsheng arrived at the exit of the streets.


    He immediately saw, not far away, Xiao Xiyue, dressed in white, with a tall and slender figure, an elegant and refined aura, and a cold, proud demeanor.


    ¡°Xiyue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng approached her, calling out to Xiao Xiyue.


    When the two of them parted ways previously, Xiao Xiyue had mentioned that it was awkward to address each other as friends.


    So, naturally, their way of addressing each other had also changed. S?a??h the N?v?l(F)ire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue, with her elegant and refined aura, looked at Lu Changsheng, and her calm and collected beautiful eyes immediately revealed a gentle expression, with a hint of a smile.


    ¡°Is this also your daughter?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue saw Lu Changsheng carrying Lu Qingzhu, who was holding a milk bottle, and asked.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng had many wives and children.


    But she didn¡¯t expect that Lu Changsheng would be carrying a child while coming to the streets.


    It left her at a loss for words.


    All she could say was that Lu Changsheng really loved children.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, this is my daughter Lu Qingzhu.¡±


    ¡°Little Qingzhu, this is your Aunt Xiyue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng introduced them with a calm and natural expression.


    ¡°Hee hee, Auntie.¡±


    The little girl, holding her milk bottle, stared blankly for a moment, then said in a sweet and childish tone.


    In Qingzhu Mountain, there were many aunts, so she would also call out to them.


    But her pronunciation was still not clear.


    ¡°Ah, so cute.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue looked at the little girl drinking her milk and smiled faintly.


    One reason was that the child was indeed cute.


    Another reason was that she loved the whole family.


    Then, the two of them chatted and laughed as they walked into Hongye Valley¡¯s streets.


    However, just as they were chatting, a hidden figure in the void suddenly appeared.


    ¡°Is it him!?¡±


    A beautiful, dreamlike gaze, full of shock, surprise, shame, anger, and incredulity, looked at Lu Changsheng.


    It was as if Duan Yu had just discovered that his beloved was actually his sister, born to the same father but different mothers.


    But the result was that he wasn¡¯t born to his biological father, but was the product of his mother¡¯s infidelity.


    ¡°How could Xiyue¡¯s emotional tribulation be him!?¡±


    Yun Wanshang, dressed in a colorful skirt, stood quietly in mid-air.


    Looking at the young man chatting and laughing with her disciple, her expression was shocked and complex.


    Her heart was like an overturned five-flavor bottle, with all sorts of emotions mixed together.


    After Xiao Xiyue left, she was still worried about her disciple¡¯s emotional tribulation.


    She also wanted to see how her disciple¡¯s chosen emotional tribulation partner would turn out.


    After all, this emotional tribulation would affect her disciple¡¯s future.


    As her master, she naturally had to take care of her disciple.


    So, she followed Xiao Xiyue from behind, preparing to take a look and intervene if necessary.


    But she never expected that her disciple¡¯s emotional tribulation partner would be the same Qi Refining cultivator who had a one-night stand with her.


    This made her brain go haywire, filled with shock, surprise, shame, anger, and killing intent.


    A moment later.


    ¡°It¡¯s really fate playing tricks on people.¡±


    Yun Wanshang looked at the two people walking away, sighed helplessly.


    Just now, her emotions were in turmoil, and she even had the thought of killing Lu Changsheng with one sword.


    But thinking back to the past, she couldn¡¯t blame Lu Changsheng.


    The cause was with herself.


    And she couldn¡¯t do such a thing.


    Lu Changsheng was just with Xiao Xiyue, and she had no reason to kill him.


    Moreover, from Xiao Xiyue¡¯s attitude towards Lu Changsheng, it was clear that she had already developed feelings for him.


    Emotions were unpredictable.


    Now that the emotional tribulation had begun, she could only rely on Xiao Xiyue to get out of it herself.


    In this situation, if she were to kill Lu Changsheng in a fit of anger, it would be equivalent to cutting off her disciple¡¯s future.


    ¡°Alas.¡±


    Yun Wanshang sighed deeply again.


    Her emotions were complex and difficult to express.


    She had originally thought that if Lu Changsheng was talented enough, he could reach Foundation Establishment in 20-30 years, and she could give him a chance.


    She could take him to the Blue Cloud Sect to cultivate.


    Forming a true core was difficult, but with her guidance, forming a fake core was still possible.


    This way, he would also have the qualifications to become her Dao partner.


    In the future, relying on the spiritual energy she left in Lu Changsheng¡¯s body, the two of them could dual cultivate and make further progress.


    But now, seeing Lu Changsheng become Xiao Xiyue¡¯s emotional tribulation partner, her plan was ruined.


    Even if Xiao Xiyue mastered the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique and forgot about this emotional tribulation, as her master, she couldn¡¯t do such a thing again.


    Otherwise, it would be a joke for a master and disciple to be together!


    She, Yun Wanshang, a Core Formation true person, wouldn¡¯t want to lose face!


    ¡°But didn¡¯t I just see him carrying a child? Has he already given up on cultivation?¡±


    Yun Wanshang thought back to Lu Changsheng carrying a child and frowned slightly.


    Cultivators who could maintain their primordial yin and yang without breaking them would have some advantages in their early cultivation.


    This is also why many cultivators don¡¯t consider marriage at a young age.


    ¡°He¡¯s only an eight-grade Spirit Root. Even if he obtained an opportunity and broke through his cultivation, wanting to establish a foundation is still extremely difficult.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, Xiyue went to Qingzhu Mountain earlier, and I remember that Qingzhu Mountain is a Foundation Establishment cultivator family. If this child is a family member, his innate talent is indeed mediocre, and he can only marry and have children to live a peaceful life.¡±


    Yun Wanshang muttered to herself.


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng had already married and had children, she felt a sense of loss and discontent in her heart.


    ¡°Hmph, he¡¯s already married and had children, yet he¡¯s still so close to Xiyue!¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s face revealed a hint of coldness.


    ¡°No, wait, Xiyue said that she was able to escape from the Foundation Establishment tribulation thanks to him.¡±


    ¡°And Xiyue asked me to refine the Golden Crow Pill for him, which means he¡¯s preparing for his Foundation Establishment. This shows that his cultivation has already reached the late Qi Refining stage.¡±


    The next moment, Yun Wanshang suddenly looked up, realizing something was off.


    Because Lu Changsheng had the Radiant Harmony Jade given to him by her.


    So earlier, she hadn¡¯t noticed Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation situation.


    Due to the various emotions swirling in her heart, she had forgotten about this matter.


    Now that she thought about it, she felt a sense of surprise and doubt.


    Looking at the two who were about to leave, she quickly followed them.


    Then, she looked at Lu Changsheng, her eyes shining like the stars, with a radiant aura surrounding her.


    ¡°Qi Refining 9th Stage!¡±


    ¡°And his spiritual energy is extremely powerful, with a hint of overbearing dominance.¡±


    ¡°His physical body is also extremely vigorous, like a demonic beast.¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Yun Wanshang cast a detection spell, immediately sensing Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation situation.


    Her heart was filled with shock and disbelief.


    ¡°This has only been eight years?¡±


    ¡°An 8th-grade Spirit Root, breaking through from Qi Refining 6th Stage to Qi Refining 9th Stage in just eight years.¡±


    ¡°This speed is barely acceptable, but his cultivation situation is not only powerful in spiritual energy, but also has a clear dual cultivation of body and spirit.¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s eyes were filled with shock and incredulity.


    If this situation were to occur with a talented disciple from the Blue Cloud Sect, it would be quite normal.


    But on Lu Changsheng, it felt unbelievable.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Yun Wanshang looked at Lu Changsheng, confirming that she hadn¡¯t misseen, and let out a long sigh.


    As a Core Formation true person, she usually remained calm and composed, even when faced with Xiao Xiyue¡¯s matters, she only slightly furrowed her brow and revealed a cold intent.


    But today, when seeing Lu Changsheng, Yun Wanshang¡¯s expression changed twice in a short period, and her heart was filled with a thousand waves of emotions.


    Just as Yun Wanshang was observing Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation.


    Lu Changsheng also had a faint feeling of being watched, like a needle poking his back.


    He suddenly turned his head, then looked around.


    But there were only a few scattered pedestrians around.


    And nothing out of the ordinary.


    But Lu Changsheng trusted his intuition.


    He knew that this faint, needle-like feeling was definitely someone watching him.


    Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have this feeling.


    ¡°Could it be the Yu Family¡¯s elder?¡±


    Because of the previous incident with the Yu Family¡¯s third young master, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but suspect the Yu Family.


    He remembered that the Yu Family¡¯s elder was currently residing in the city.


    But he felt it was unlikely.


    Why would they observe him so secretly?


    Moreover, he had been in Hongye Valley for so long, and if the Yu Family¡¯s elder wanted to observe him, they would have done so already.


    It was impossible to wait until now.


    He looked at Xiao Xiyue again.


    Suspecting that someone might be watching Xiao Xiyue again.


    ¡°Changsheng, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue asked, seeing that Lu Changsheng was acting strangely.


    ¡°I just had a faint feeling that someone was watching me in secret.¡±


    ¡°Xiyue, did you encounter anything unusual on your way here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t look around, his expression unchanged, as he transmitted his voice.


    ¡°Changsheng, are you saying someone is following me?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t notice anything unusual on my way here.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue heard this and immediately understood Lu Changsheng¡¯s implication, also becoming vigilant and observing their surroundings.


    ¡°Is that so.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath.


    Knowing that Xiao Xiyue had cultivated the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    In terms of spiritual awareness, Xiao Xiyue was even more sensitive than himself.


    Since Xiao Xiyue hadn¡¯t noticed anything unusual.


    It meant that the person was unrelated to Xiao Xiyue.


    Or perhaps the person¡¯s cultivation was extremely high, so Xiao Xiyue didn¡¯t notice anything on the way.


    ¡°Changsheng, let¡¯s meet again later.¡±


    At this time, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s expression changed, as if she had thought of something, and she pressed her lips together, saying.


    They immediately walked in the direction of the city exit.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw Xiao Xiyue suddenly leaving and didn¡¯t know what it meant.


    But he immediately guessed that Xiao Xiyue must have realized something.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll send the child back too.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said aloud.


    Preparing to send his daughter back and have Lu Miaoge take care of her.


    Otherwise, if something unexpected happened, it would be inconvenient to carry the child.


    ¡°Quite vigilant and alert.¡±


    ¡°It seems that Xiyue has also guessed that it¡¯s me.¡±


    On the side of the street, Yun Wanshang, who was hiding her figure, looked at the two who had separated, her expression returning to normal.


    Knowing that her actions had made Lu Changsheng vigilant and alert.


    And had led Xiao Xiyue to guess that the person watching in secret was herself.


    ¡°Xiyue, it¡¯s your master.¡±


    So as not to frighten her disciple, Yun Wanshang didn¡¯t hide it and directly transmitted her voice to her disciple.


    ¡°Master, how did you come here?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue heard her master¡¯s voice and also let out a sigh of relief, speaking softly.


    As if muttering to herself.


    But Yun Wanshang could clearly hear this voice.


    She spoke straightforwardly: ¡°Previously, you encountered danger during your training, and the matter of the emotional tribulation is very important, so I was worried about you and came to take a look.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue lightly nodded, understanding her master¡¯s concern.


    ¡°You find a place, Master has something to ask you.¡±


    Yun Wanshang continued to transmit her voice.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Immediately, Xiao Xiyue saw an inn nearby.


    She went in and booked a room.


    Yun Wanshang also followed, invisible to others, and appeared in the room with Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue saw Yun Wanshang and immediately bowed her hands in respect.


    ¡°Was that man earlier your emotional tribulation?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s expression was calm as she asked aloud.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nodded.


    ¡°Tell me the details of your situation with him, Master.¡±


    Yun Wanshang spoke aloud.

 Chapter 141: The Wondrous Paths of Foundation Establishment!

    Within the antique-styled room,Xiao Xiyue spoke to Yun Wanshang about her general situation with Lu Changsheng.


    Yun Wanshang listened quietly.


    During the process, she asked Xiao Xiyue about Lu Changsheng already having children.


    Xiao Xiyue explained that this was one of the reasons she chose Lu Changsheng as her romantic entanglement partner.


    Because the Supreme Technique would eventually make her forget her feelings, which could hurt both herself and him.


    However, Lu Changsheng was quite affectionate and had many wives and children.


    In this situation, even if she left in the future, it would not cause Lu Changsheng too much grief and suffering.


    Hearing this, Yun Wanshang¡¯s fists clenched tightly ¨C not because she was angry at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s thoughts.


    Previously when Xiao Xiyue asked her to refine the Golden Crow Pill, she had guessed Xiao Xiyue¡¯s intention was to use it to sever their karmic ties, allowing Lu Changseng to forget her completely.


    The reason she was so angered was upon hearing Lu Changsheng had numerous wives and children. She felt extremely displeased.


    Thinking back to when she and Lu Changsheng had their one-night affair, Lu Changsheng had looked at her with such pitiful dismay.


    At the time, she thought Lu Changsheng was some pure-hearted lad.


    But now hearing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s words, finding out he already had a horde of wives and was the father of dozens of children, she felt extremely aggravated, wishing she could strike Lu Changsheng with a couple swords right now.


    ¡°Master, rest assured, I have already discussed this matter with Changsheng. When the time comes, I will explain everything to him,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue looked at her master and pursed her lips.


    She thought Yun Wanshang was angry at her.


    ¡°Alas.¡±


    Seeing her disciple looking that way, Yun Wanshang couldn¡¯t help but doubt whether Xiao Xiyue could truly overcome her romantic entanglement.


    She sighed deeply. She did not dwell on this matter further, as matters of romantic entanglement could only be resolved by Xiao Xiyue herself. What she could help with was limited.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine as long as you have made up your own mind about this.¡±


    Yun Wanshang sighed slightly, ¡°If there is anything, you can send word to your master.¡±


    Things had come to this point, she had nothing else to say.


    I¡¯m just feeling dejected that the heavens have toyed with me, disrupting my state of mind.


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s eyes revealed a gentle and respectful expression as she bowed.


    Yun Wanshang waved her hand, signaling for her to leave.


    Xiao Xiyue bowed again before exiting the guest room.


    ¡°Alas, truly fated by the heavens.¡±


    After Xiao Xiyue departed, leaving only Yun Wanshang alone in the room, she sighed deeply again.


    Her heart was a tumult of emotions, unable to fully calm down.


    ¡°However, this Lu Changsheng, just a farmer¡¯s son, failed the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s entry examination but became a cultivator from an ordinary Foundation Establishment family. Yet in just over a decade, he has grown to such heights.¡±


    ¡°It seems he had great fortuitous encounters and great blessings of luck.¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s gaze turned towards the direction of the Lu Family¡¯s Spirit Talisman shop, her expression serene.


    Previously when she saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation situation, she was quite shocked.


    She had viewed Lu Changsheng as an ordinary cultivator at the eighth Spirit Root realm.


    Now, after Xiao Xiyue¡¯s explanation gave her a general understanding of Lu Changsheng, her way of thinking transformed. She felt it was reasonable.


    After all, as a Core Formation true immortal, her perspective was naturally loftier than ordinary people.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s performance was indeed astonishing, but in the eyes of a Core Formation true immortal like herself, it was simply that.


    She herself, on her path of cultivation, became a Core Formation before a hundred years old. Not only due to remarkable innate talents, but also because of fortuitous encounters ¨C she was a person of great fortune and great blessings of luck.


    ¡°It seems when I chose him in that inexplicable way back then, it was also due to some luck.¡±


    ¡°But unfortunately, fate plays its tricks.¡±


    Yun Wanshang let out a light sigh.


    For some reason, her heart felt a bit empty and inexplicably restless.


    Her figure then transformed into a rainbow light, disappearing from the inn.


    ¡°Xiyue.¡±


    After sending his daughter back to the Spirit Talisman shop for Lu Miaoge to watch over, Lu Changsheng returned to the intersection.


    Before long, he saw Xiao Xiyue walk out from a guest inn.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, Xiao Xiyue quickened her pace towards him.


    She then explained aloud, ¡°Just now, the one observing you was my master.¡±


    ¡°She was not at ease with me, so she came down the mountain this time as well.¡±


    ¡°Your master?!¡± Lu Changsheng was startled upon hearing this.


    He knew that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s master was a Core Formation true immortal of the Blue Cloud Sect.


    He never imagined that this Core Formation true immortal would actually come down the mountain together with Xiao Xiyue, and secretly observe him.


    This made him feel a surge of trepidation.


    After all, if a Core Formation true immortal took a disliking to him, wouldn¡¯t he simply be like a fish on the cutting board?


    ¡°Did your master leave any instructions?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked cautiously, unaware of this Core Formation true immortal¡¯s attitude towards him.


    After all, given his current situation with Xiao Xiyue, he was afraid the master would not look favorably upon it.


    ¡°Rest assured, my master simply did not feel at ease with me, so she came to take a look.¡±


    ¡°Now that she has seen, she should have left.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s demeanor, Xiao Xiyue curved the corners of her mouth and said.


    ¡±It¡¯s truly regrettable to have missed seeing the true immortal.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart was also put at ease.


    He roughly understood that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s master knew she was borrowing his help to cultivate the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, so she did not mind their relationship.


    ¡°If this Core Formation true immortal found out I wanted her disciple to bear my child, she might slice me with a sword!¡±


    Lu Changsheng inwardly mused.


    ¡°My master normally dislikes seeing others. If there¡¯s a chance next time, I¡¯ll introduce you,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said.


    ¡°I was just speaking idly,¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand.


    Although he had some curiosity about Xiao Xiyue¡¯s master, the Core Formation true immortal of Blue Cloud Sect, he had no desire to meet her.


    After all, with such a vast gap in strength, encountering great masters like her would truly make one¡¯s heart race with trepidation.


    He still vividly recalled how flustered he felt the first time meeting the Lu Family¡¯s Patriarch.


    ¡°Changsheng, are there any second-grade cave abodes available to rent in the market town?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue inquired.


    ¡°A second-grade cave abode should be possible,¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew Xiao Xiyue planned to temporarily reside here.


    He previously had a second-grade cave abode, but since he didn¡¯t often come to reside there, and would only come with Lu Miaoge, he had rented it out to Gao He.


    However, if Xiao Xiyue needed one, he could currently find a rental from the Lu Family.


    Soon after, Lu Changsheng brought Xiao Xiyue to the Lu Family¡¯s main compound in Hongye Valley Market Town to find the Lu Family¡¯s Elder.


    Nowadays, the Elder oversaw the market town area of Hongye Valley.


    ¡°Elder, this good friend of mine wishes to temporarily reside in Hongye Valley Market Town. I wonder if our family has any spare second-grade cave abodes for rent,¡±


    Lu Changsheng cupped his hands upon seeing the Elder.


    ¡°Your timing is fortuitous, there is currently one second-grade cave abode remaining,¡±


    The Elder smiled upon hearing this.


    He then glanced at the aloof Xiao Xiyue beside Lu Changsheng.


    Inwardly, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder where Lu Changsheng had encountered this beauty.


    Not only was she breathtakingly beautiful, her dignified aura made one feel in awe.


    As for her cultivation realm, even he, the Lu Family Elder, could not see through it ¨C she seemed profoundly inscrutable.


    Could she be another Foundation Establishment great cultivator?


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to trouble the Elder,¡±


    Lu Changsheng promptly agreed to rent it.


    Considering Xiao Xiyue likely wouldn¡¯t stay long, he only rented for one year.


    Normally, such cave abodes required a minimum 3-5 year rental period.


    But since Lu Changsheng was one of their own, a one-year rental was permitted, at the lowest rental rate.


    After renting the cave abode, Lu Changsheng bid farewell to the Elder.


    With the token in hand, he brought Xiao Xiyue to the cave abode district of Hongye Valley Market Town.


    This cave abode was similar to the one Lu Changsheng had rented to Gao He previously.


    It was only a hundred square meters, yet spacious and simple. The cave abode had restrictive formations, making it very quiet.


    Now alone together as an unaccompanied man and woman, Lu Changsheng did not pretend to be a virtuous gentleman.


    ¡°Xiyue, it¡¯s been so long. Let me see if your cultivation has slipped.¡±


    Looking at the white-robed, white-dressed Xiao Xiyue before him, her face coldly beautiful like a fairy of the vast glaciers, Lu Changsheng embraced her.


    ¡°Changsheng~¡±


    After months apart, the familiar aura caught Xiao Xiyue off guard, and she let out a soft moan, her snow-white cheeks flushing red.


    ¡°It seems your cultivation has become somewhat neglected,¡± Lu Changsheng teased.


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s long eyelashes trembled slightly, feeling indignant as she began to retaliate. Through their back-and-forth, Xiao Xiyue gradually regained her composure to keep up with Lu Changsheng.


    After a long while.


    ¡°Changsheng, I have a gift for you,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said breathlessly, sitting in Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace.


    Her exquisitely beautiful and aloof face was like melting ice and snow, a stunning flower amidst piled snowdrifts.


    ¡°A gift?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his brow as he held Xiao Xiyue.


    He immediately guessed it was regarding Xiao Xiyue previously offering to help him reach Foundation Establishment.


    However, he did not have high expectations for this gift. He was more preoccupied by the beauty before him.


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    ¡°Changsheng, this is the Golden Crow Pill. It will aid your cultivation, allowing you to swiftly reach the peak of Qi Refining.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, the Golden Crow Pill contains a sliver of the Great Sun¡¯s essence, not only replenishing your losses in intimacy, but also helping you break through to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue took out a porcelain vial from her storage bag and opened it, releasing a burst of intense medicinal fragrance.


    Lu Changsheng saw a round, golden pill that seemed to have wispy flames flickering across its surface.


    ¡°Xiyue, this pill seems quite precious, doesn¡¯t it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng had never heard of the Golden Crow Pill before.


    But judging by its appearance and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s description of its effects, he knew this pill was extraordinarily valuable.


    After all, anything related to Foundation Establishment could not be cheap goods.


    ¡°You previously saved my life and helped my cultivation. A single pill is nothing,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said, her face slightly flushed when mentioning assisting her cultivation.


    Back in Ruyi City, when Lu Changsheng offered to help her cultivation, it was reasonable.


    But now, given their intimate situation, saying it was for cultivation felt like she was deceiving herself.


    ¡°If Xiyue puts it that way, then I will accept it without reservations,¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not stand on ceremony upon hearing this.


    He knew this type of independent woman did not wish to owe him too much favor.


    After returning to Blue Cloud Sect besides resolving the assassination matter, she must have considered how to repay him.


    ¡°If you have no other matters, directly consume this Golden Crow Pill. I will protect you with spells while you refine and absorb it.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue continued.


    ¡°Very well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this, his expression regaining some solemnity.


    He released the warm fragrant beauty from his embrace and swallowed the Golden Crow Pill.


    The moment he consumed the pill, Lu Changsheng immediately felt an immense yet pure force permeating his body, warm and extremely comfortable.


    But before he could savor it, ¡°Boom!¡±


    It was as if a great sun erupted in his lower abdomen, transforming into raging flames that swept over his entire body, scorching his limbs and bones.


    Hot, hot, hot!


    Lu Changsheng felt his whole body burning intensely, as if being consumed by fire.


    Golden flames began igniting across his flesh and muscles.


    ¡°Changsheng, circulate your internal energy,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s voice rang out.


    Then, her lips soft as white clouds pressed against Lu Changsheng¡¯s mouth.


    In that moment of moist softness, he felt an icy chill like frozen dew seeping into his body through her ruby lips.


    The union of yin and yang occurred here.


    Under the torrent of this yin-cooling spiritual force, the raging heat of the medicinal power within Lu Changsheng gradually subsided, greatly easing the scorching pain in his flesh.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng paid no attention to savoring the fairy¡¯s nectarous lips, instead circulating the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique to rapidly refine the vast pure medicinal power of the Golden Crow Pill.


    He could see the fiery power of the Golden Crow Pill transforming into a blazing golden crow under Xiao Xiyue¡¯s yin-cooling spiritual force, slowly circulating through his limbs and meridians.


    During this process, Lu Changsheng not only felt his cultivation furiously ascending, but his flesh, meridians, and viscera were also being tempered and refined.


    Had he not cultivated the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, his physical body would have long been forged like steel under a thousand hammers ¨C the force would have taken an even more evident toll.


    Time slowly passed in this manner, over half a month going by.


    Lu Changsheng finally opened his eyes, their brilliance full of spirit, his whole body feeling unprecedented comfort.


    He lightly exhaled a breath of turbid energy and looked inwardly at his dantian.


    The seven-colored spirit lake surged like an ocean, its aura vigorous and powerful.


    At this moment, his cultivation had reached the peak of Qi Refining.


    He just needed a few more months to properly temper his spiritual power into a harmonious whole, and he could then prepare to break through the Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Whew, such speed!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was taken aback by his own accelerated cultivation pace.


    After all, based on his own estimates, even with the assistance of pills, he expected it would take 3 to 5 years to reach the peak of Qi Refining.


    But now, it had only been a short while before his spiritual power reached the Qi Refining pinnacle.


    This further made him realize the extraordinary nature of the Golden Crow Pill, as well as the spiritual force Xiao Xiyue had imbued within him.


    ¡°Hm? Why is this thing still here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng noticed a small golden crow slowly swimming within his seven-colored spirit lake.


    It was the fiery avian form that had circulated through his meridians when refining the Golden Crow Pill.


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯re awake,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue smiled faintly upon seeing Lu Changsheng awaken, though her complexion appeared slightly pale, likely from transferring too much spiritual force to him previously.


    ¡°Xiyue, thank you for your hard work,¡±


    Lu Changsheng gripped her delicate hand in gratitude after seeing her state, knowing it was from helping him refine the pill.


    He then asked, ¡°Xiyue, why is there a small golden crow swimming in my spirit lake?¡±


    ¡°This is the most precious Great Sun¡¯s essence within the Golden Crow Pill.¡±


    ¡°When you break through to Foundation Establishment, this sliver of the Great Sun¡¯s essence can fortify your foundation, ensuring you condense a flawless dao base, perhaps even a Great Sun dao base.¡±


    ¡°However, your spiritual foundation is much more vigorous than I imagined. Even without this Great Sun¡¯s essence, you could still condense a flawless dao base on your own.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue explained aloud.


    ¡°A flawless dao base, a Great Sun dao base?¡±


    ¡°Xiyue, does Foundation Establishment also have levels of low, medium and high grades?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was surprised to hear this. He knew that after reaching the pinnacle of Qi Refining with a harmonious whole body of spiritual power, one could attempt to breach Foundation Establishment¡¯s three obstacles.


    Shattering them would transform the spirit lake into a true sea, raising a dao platform, shedding the mortal form, and condensing a dao base to become a Foundation Establishment great master.


    Cultivating the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, after breaking through to Foundation Establishment, the seven luminous spiritual forces condensed in his spirit lake would raise this dao platform, also called the Seven Stars Dao Platform.


    But now hearing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s words, it seemed this dao base also had low, medium and high grades.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t know, Changsheng?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue asked with surprise.


    But then she recalled that Lu Changsheng¡¯s Lu Family was merely a Foundation Establishment clan. Moreover, Lu Changsheng had concealed his true cultivation, so it was normal for him to be unaware of such information.


    She immediately explained: ¡°Indeed, after breaking past Foundation Establishment¡¯s three obstacles, the dao platform rises from the spirit lake.¡±


    ¡°The radiant dao platform transforms the body, shedding the mortal form. This is Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°However, based on different cultivation methods and one¡¯s personal foundation, the condensed dao platform differs in quality.¡±


    ¡°If one is elderly and withered, with declining vitality and a shallow spiritual base, even if they pass Foundation Establishment¡¯s three obstacles and succeed, the raised dao platform may have flaws and cracks.¡±


    ¡°This is called a flawed dao base, or even a fragmented dao base.¡±


    ¡°Excessive cracks and flaws not only impact cultivation speed and power, but will make breaking through future bottlenecks like Core Formation extremely difficult.¡±


    ¡°A dao platform raised without any blemishes is a flawless dao base, enabling the hope of Core Formation in the future.¡±


    ¡°Above the flawless dao base, there is the perfect dao base.¡±


    ¡°Building upon the unblemished foundation and cultivating a method well-suited to oneself, or with the aid of a Foundation Establishment spirit treasure or artifact aligned with oneself, the dao platform can ascend to an even higher stage.¡±


    ¡°With my Moonlight Spirit Body cultivating the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, if I successfully reach Foundation Establishment, I can forge the Profound Lunar Yin Dao Base.¡±


    ¡°The Great Sun Dao Base also belongs to the category of a perfect Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue explained.


    ¡°A flawed dao base, a flawless dao base, a perfect dao base,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this.


    He only now realized Foundation Establishment had low, medium and high grades differentiated.


    However, he was not too surprised by this.


    Although he had never heard the detailed classifications of Foundation Establishment, he knew Core Formation had distinctions between true and false cores.


    In that case, it was normal for the Foundation Establishment dao platform to also have varying qualities, was it not?


    ¡°I cultivate the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, raising the Seven Stars Dao Platform from my spirit lake.¡±


    ¡°Based on Xiyue¡¯s description, it should belong to the perfect dao base category, right?¡± Lu Changsheng pondered.

 Chapter 142 (1): Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art, Birth of the Spirit!

    ¡°Xiyue, the cultivation method I practice is called the Seven Stars Sword Classic. According to its description, the dao base condensed is named the Seven Stars Dao Platform.¡±¡°Is my dao base considered a perfect Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired.


    He felt his Seven Stars Dao Platform most likely qualified as a perfect dao base, but still wanted to confirm.


    After all, matters concerning Foundation Establishment could not be taken lightly.


    Moreover, since Xiao Xiyue had divulged personal information like the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique and Moonlight Spirit Body, revealing some details about his cultivation method was reasonable.


    ¡°The Seven Stars Sword Classic, Seven Stars Dao Platform?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue naturally had never heard of this practice.


    But from the four words ¡®Seven Stars Dao Platform¡¯, she knew it was at least a top-tier Peripheral cultivation method.


    Only methods of that level could condense a dao base aligned with the practice.


    After a moment¡¯s contemplation, she said, ¡°I¡¯m not certain about this.¡±


    ¡°However, I previously discerned your foundation is vigorous. If you successfully reach Foundation Establishment, your dao platform will definitely be flawless.¡±


    ¡°If this method suits you and you¡¯ve cultivated it properly, it is highly likely a perfect dao base.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue stated with some uncertainty.


    After all, she was only at the Qi Refining realm.


    It was simply because she was about to reach Foundation Establishment that Yun Wanshang imparted much knowledge and insights about it. She had also studied quite a bit of information related to Foundation Establishment.


    But based solely on Lu Changsheng¡¯s brief description, she could not make too many judgments.


    ¡°If I was originally capable of forging a perfect Foundation Establishment, would possessing this sliver of Great Sun¡¯s essence influence that in any way?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued inquiring.


    Currently, he did not sense this essence having any negative effects, but was uncertain if it may impact him.


    ¡°You can rest assured about this, Changsheng,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue immediately replied.


    ¡°The Great Sun¡¯s essence is a priceless heaven-earth wonder, which will only make your foundation more robust and benefit your Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°It may even elevate your Seven Stars Dao Platform to an even higher stage.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue then imparted more knowledge and insights about Foundation Establishment to Lu Changsheng.


    Such as what to pay attention to regarding Foundation Establishment¡¯s three obstacles.


    How to maximize the chances of successfully reaching Foundation Establishment.


    Regarding Foundation Establishment spirit treasures, how to choose them.


    How to select the Foundation Establishment spirit treasure most compatible with oneself.


    In addition to the perfect Foundation Establishment achievable through compatible cultivation methods, there were also Great Sun Dao Base, Profound Yin Dao Base, Primordial Metal Dao Base, Five Phases Dao Base, Three Flowers Convergence Dao Base, and Five Qi Return to Origin Dao Base.


    Listening to this knowledge about Foundation Establishment opened Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes greatly. He couldn¡¯t help but marvel ¨C such a small matter as Foundation Establishment, yet it had so many intricacies.


    No wonder countless rogue cultivators chose to join powers and factions, even selling their lives, just for some Foundation Establishment insights. Because this knowledge was indeed crucial, greatly aiding ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    Ordinary rogue cultivators could never access such information and had no choice but to join factions at the cost of their lives.


    ¡°If I displayed my peak Qi Refining attainments, the Lu Family would provide me with some Foundation Establishment insights too.¡±


    ¡°But the Lu Family¡¯s understanding of Foundation Establishment is absolutely incomparable to Xiao Xiyue¡¯s.¡±


    Lu Changsheng inwardly sighed, once again realizing the benefits of joining a major power.


    However, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s extensive knowledge stemmed from being a member of the Blue Cloud Sect ¨C one of the four great immortal sects of Jiang Country ¨C and having a Core Formation master.


    Otherwise, even disciples of ordinary immortal sects may not know so much.


    ¡°Xiyue, take a look at these Foundation Establishment spirit treasures I¡¯ve prepared for myself and see which ones are suitable,¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out five Foundation Establishment spirit treasures from his storage pouch.


    Since he aimed for perfect Foundation Establishment, he naturally wanted to lay the most solid foundation possible.


    Although Xiao Xiyue had just lectured him, he still did not fully understand selecting Foundation Establishment spirit treasures.


    ¡°These are¡­Blood Yang Fruit, Blood Spirit Mushroom, Profound Yin True Water, Heartvine Lotus, and Jade Soul Flower,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue was dazed seeing Lu Changsheng present five Foundation Establishment spirit treasures at once.


    Though a disciple of a Core Formation true immortal, she was no stranger to the arduous path of cultivation.


    She knew how difficult it was, and how precious Foundation Establishment spirit treasures were.


    For an ordinary cultivator reaching Foundation Establishment, obtaining even one would be remarkable.


    Yet Lu Changsheng had brazenly produced five at once.


    Moreover, she could see his fleshly body, vitality, and spiritual power were exceptionally robust.


    He completely did not need Foundation Establishment spirit treasures as aids, at most requiring one to assist with the spirit sense obstacle.


    ¡°Changsheng, your physical body is strong and vitality is vigorous, with robust spiritual power. You fundamentally do not need Foundation Establishment spirit treasures as assistance.¡±


    ¡°Using them would instead negatively impact your vitality and spiritual aura, impairing their purity.¡±


    ¡°For the spirit sense obstacle, you could use the Heartvine Lotus as aid.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, I have a secret art that can assist you during your Foundation Establishment breakthrough, so you need not rely on these spirit treasures.¡±


    ¡°However, this Jade Soul Flower has effects for nurturing the mind and spirit. You could use it now to nurture your spirit, perhaps directly birthing your spirit sense.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue explained.


    Although one could only transform their mind into a spirit sense upon reaching Foundation Establishment, it did not mean the spirit sense could not be birthed during Qi Refining.


    ¡°Hm? A secret art? What secret art?¡± Lu Changsheng raised his brows upon hearing this.


    He never expected that besides the spirit pill Golden Crow Pill, Xiao Xiyue also had a secret art to aid his Foundation Establishment breakthrough.


    This was truly having the meal delivered right to his mouth.


    She was clearly afraid his Foundation Establishment would fail or turn out poorly.


    But the more Xiao Xiyue was like this, the more Lu Changsheng felt she did not want to owe him any favors.


    She was trying to compensate him and repay the grace of aiding his cultivation and saving his life through these methods.


    ¡°You¡¯ll find out then,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue pused her lips, not elaborating on the secret art.


    After all, she herself knew it was not really a secret art.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng did not dwell on the secret art either. He inquired how to use the Jade Soul Flower.


    ¡°Refining the Jade Soul Flower into a spirit-nurturing pill would naturally be most effective.¡±


    ¡°However, to refine a spirit-nurturing pill requires finding supplementary ingredients and an alchemist to compound it. You can directly consume it, Changsheng.¡±


    After saying this, Xiao Xiyue seemed to recall something and asked, ¡°Changsheng, do you cultivate any mental tempering methods?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    His methods came from random drawing opportunities, but he had yet to obtain any mental cultivation techniques.


    There was a secret spirit sense attack art in the Red Phoenix Cult¡¯s true scriptures, but he could not cultivate it.


    ¡°I have the Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art that can temper the mind and nurture the spirit sense, which would aid you in refining the Jade Soul Flower,¡± Xiao Xiyue stated.


    ¡°The Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art?¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately asked, ¡°Can this method be passed on?¡±


    There was a saying that methods should not be casually transmitted. Previously, when Lu Yuanzhong gave him the Jade Wood Technique, he was instructed not to spread it externally.


    This Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art of Xiao Xiyue¡¯s must have been learned from within the Blue Cloud Sect.


    The sect certainly had rules prohibiting disciples from externally transmitting their methods.


    ¡°My master imparted this method to me, so transmitting it does not violate the rules,¡± Xiao Xiyue said.


    ¡°But if you pass it to me, won¡¯t your master reproach you?¡± Lu Changsheng continued asking.


    He wanted a mental cultivation method, but did not want it to negatively impact Xiao Xiyue.


    In the second stage of the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, after condensing the seven luminous lamps, there were effects to help cultivators perceive their true nature.


    It could be considered a partial spirit sense cultivation method.


    ¡°My master did not prohibit it from being transmitted, so she won¡¯t reproach me,¡± Xiao Xiyue said softly.


    Normally, one should report to their master before transmitting a method externally.


    But under the current circumstances, she could hardly make a special trip to inform her.


    She also believed her master would not blame her.


    ¡°Thank you, Xiyue,¡± Lu Changsheng no longer refused upon hearing this.


    Xiao Xiyue then imparted the incantation and cultivation method of the ¡®Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art¡¯ to Lu Changsheng.


    Under Xiao Xiyue¡¯s guidance, it took Lu Changsheng three days to gain an entry-level understanding of this art.


    Sitting cross-legged in meditation, his mind seemed a vast expanse of silent darkness.


    Circulating his full vitality and spiritual power into violet luminescence permeating his body, illuminating the dark world.


    Gradually, a violet spiritual palace manifested within the darkness.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng begin cultivating the Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art, Xiao Xiyue also let out a sigh of relief.


    She thought to herself that Lu Changsheng had finally mastered it.


    Initially when she learned this art under Yun Wanshang¡¯s guidance, she grasped it the very same day.


    Yet seeing Lu Changsheng take three days to master it made her doubt herself ¨C wondering if there was some deficiency in her own instruction that caused Lu Changsheng to take so long to comprehend and realize this practice.


    However, she never doubted Lu Changsheng¡¯s comprehension ability.


    After all, the method he currently cultivated was at least a top-tier Peripheral level practice.


    To master such a method proved his comprehension and innate talent were exceptional, even prodigious.


    ¡°It must be that I did not explain the details clearly enough, not as meticulous as my master¡¯s guidance,¡± Xiao Xiyue pondered.


    Naturally, Lu Changsheng did not know Xiao Xiyue¡¯s thoughts, nor his own talents in comprehension.


    Besides one foundational method and some rudimentary spells, he had never spent much effort in this area.


    Methods like the Immortal Posture Technique, Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, and Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique ¨C they were all spoon-fed by the System, requiring no mental effort on his part. So he had no concept of his innate talents.


    After Lu Changsheng had cultivated for a while, Xiao Xiyue gently roused him from meditation and explained that the Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art actually nurtured the spirit through vital essence.


    Excessive immersion could potentially harm oneself.


    ¡°Ah.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, feeling his mind invigorated, yet with a vague sense of depletion in his vitality.


    He understood tempering the spirit also consumed physical resources.


    ¡°Changsheng, first recover for a bit, then consume the Jade Soul Flower. Use the Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art to refine it and see if you can birth your spirit sense,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue advised Lu Changsheng.


    In her view, with Lu Changsheng¡¯s prodigious talents and having reached the ninth stage of Qi Refining, he had the chance to manifest his spirit sense.


    ¡°Okay,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Taking out a pill from his storage pouch, he consumed it to recover his state and regulate his condition.


    After restoring his condition, Lu Changsheng confirmed with Xiao Xiyue that there were no issues before consuming the Jade Soul Flower ¨C a Foundation Establishment spirit treasure that aided in overcoming the spirit sense obstacle.


    A single Foundation Establishment spirit treasure cost at least two to three thousand spirit stones.


    Yet now, Lu Changsheng directly consumed it.


    This Jade Soul Flower was icy cool, with a bitter yet faintly sweet fragrance, not unpalatable.


    But as soon as it entered his mouth, Lu Changsheng immediately felt a nimble spirit force surging within his body, like a refreshing breeze caressing his physical form.


    ¡°Changsheng, the Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art,¡± Xiao Xiyue¡¯s voice reminded him.


    Lu Changsheng immediately circulated the Spirit Nurturing Art of the Purple Palace.


    He guided the ethereal spiritual energy flowing from the Jade Soul Flower, accompanied by his vital qi and essence, to nourish his spirit.


    This caused purple vapor to pervade his body as auspicious luminescence steamed forth.


    In the silent, dark world of his mind¡¯s consciousness, an ancient and solemn purple palatial spiritual abode manifested, beginning to dispel the darkness.


    Time trickled by bit by bit.


    He did not know how long had passed.


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    Lu Changsheng saw that the darkness in his mind¡¯s consciousness was almost completely banished by the Purple Palace, and his mind reverberated thunderously.


    It caused a swelling sensation at his brow point.


    As if an eye was slowly opening at his brow point.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately realized that this ¡®eye¡¯ at his brow point could perceive the surrounding imagery.


    Or rather, this imagery was not seen through the eyes, but sensed through the third eye on the brow, which was then transmitted to the mind.


    It was clearer and more direct than what the eyes could see.


    Moreover, it allowed simultaneous perception in all directions without blind spots.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng saw a handsome male figure sitting cross-legged, eyes slightly closed, with a jade-like complexion and extraordinary handsomeness.


    ¡°Whew, there really is such an outstandingly handsome man in this world!¡±


    Lu Changsheng exclaimed admiringly: ¡°Oh, it¡¯s just me. Nevermind then.¡±


    After glancing at his own handsome appearance, Lu Changsheng withdrew his gaze and slowly opened his eyes.


    He also realized that this ¡®third eye¡¯ was likely the ¡®spiritual sense¡¯ of a cultivator.


    He didn¡¯t expect that a single Jade Soul Flower would directly give birth to his spiritual sense.


    Wasn¡¯t that too simple?


    ¡°Could it be that due to my spiritual qualities from my past two lifetimes being beyond the ordinary, a single Jade Soul Flower was enough for me to manifest my spiritual sense directly?¡±


    Lu Changsheng guessed inwardly.


    Without dwelling on it further, he informed Xiao Xiyue about manifesting his spiritual sense and asked if this was indeed the birth of his spiritual sense.


    ¡°I knew you would be able to manifest your spiritual sense, Changsheng.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiyue wasn¡¯t too surprised.


    In her eyes, Lu Changsheng was already a genius.


    Although his Spirit Root was only ninth grade, he had peculiar fortunes and might even possess some spiritual form.


    With his current ninth stage of Qi Refining cultivation, taking the Jade Soul Flower to manifest his spiritual sense was normal.


    ¡°Changsheng, how far can your spiritual sense encompass?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue asked.


    ¡°Hmm, about one zhang or so.¡±


    Lu Changsheng closed his eyes to sense it again and replied.


    ¡°Only one zhang? That¡¯s already enough.¡±


    ¡°Normally when first breaking through to the Foundation Establishment realm, a cultivator¡¯s spiritual sense encompasses ten zhang.¡±


    ¡°Now that you¡¯ve manifested your spiritual sense, Changsheng, you won¡¯t need the aid of the Mind Nurturing Lotus to break through Foundation Establishment later.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said with a gentle look in her eyes.


    ¡°This is all thanks to your guidance and help, Xiyue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also showed some delight.


    He didn¡¯t dwell on his spiritual sense only spanning one zhang.


    After all, he had not truly broken through to Foundation Establishment yet.


    Being able to manifest his spiritual sense before Foundation Establishment was already good progress.


    ¡°Xiyue, how has your cultivation been going lately?¡±


    At this point, Lu Changsheng also showed concern for Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cultivation progress.


    Originally he was supposed to be helping Xiao Xiyue cultivate, but all this time it had been Xiao Xiyue aiding him instead.


    This made Lu Changsheng feel a bit embarrassed.


    ¡°I need Changseng¡¯s assistance.¡±


    Upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s concern, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s eyelashes trembled slightly as she spoke.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately embraced the beauty and kissed her lips.


    Soon after, two currents of energy flowed back and forth between them like surging tides.


    Lu Changsheng knew this alone would not significantly aid Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cultivation.


    He dispelled the mists shrouding the snowy peak, revealing the setting sun in the west.


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    Under such cultivation methods, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cheeks inevitably flushed with a rosy glow.


    After a moment, the sounds of rustling clothes arose as her white moonlight dress was shed.


    For the sake of repaying the immortal¡¯s kindness in aiding his cultivation, Lu Changsheng humbly devoted himself.


    Soon after, the Immortal of Vast Coldness blossomed like the full moon, emanating fragrant nectar that beaded without scattering.


    Graceful and alluring, undulating like rippling water, splashing jade dew, just like admiring a flowing stream endlessly.


    Yet it flowed of its own accord, brimming with honeyed essence, causing the immortal¡¯s face to redden as her heartbeat quickened, nearly breaking her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    Those usually cool and aloof eyes like the clear moon would occasionally tremble.


    After who knows how long, as time passed, Lu Changsheng and the immortal concluded their joint cultivation. He deeply embraced Xiao Xiyue¡¯s jade-like body.


    The immortal¡¯s raven black tresses were slightly disheveled, with strands sticking to her exquisite, radiant cheeks. Her usually cool, beautiful eyes flickered beguilingly when opening and closing.


    ¡°Xiyue, it seems you still have quite a way to go in this form of cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mischievously indulged in her soft, snowy figure as he murmured vaguely.


    After savoring something salty, one naturally needs something sweet to cleanse the palate.


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s beautiful brows furrowed slightly as she gently rested against Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulder, not wanting to move a finger.


    Rapidly cycling her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique to suppress the surging desires.


    Sensing Lu Changsheng¡¯s impending movement, she lightly pursed her lips and said softly, ¡°Now it is my turn.¡±


    The immortal rose slightly, leaning in closer.


    Lu Changsheng was briefly taken aback.


    He wanted to say it was unnecessary.


    But he swallowed those words back.


    After a moment, a blackened, lightning-struck tree trunk stood upright amid the scorched grass.


    An unmatched, radiant immortal descended to the mortal realm.


    Pitying its ill-fated existence, she used the immortal dew from her mouth to revive its vitality.


    This scene seemed like an immortal untouched by worldly dust who had unfortunately fallen into the mundane realm.


    Only able to consume wind and dew, absorbing the fires of the mortal world to preserve her sacred, pure immortal form.


    Seeing an unopened flower bud on the blackened branch containing nectar formed from spring rains, she could only engage mouth to shaft.


    Desiring to draw out and imbibe the jade liquids to sate her hunger.


    Watching this scene, Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows furrowed and relaxed intermittently.


    Recalling how the immortal was once aloof like the bright moon in the ninth heaven, too lofty to attain, not daring to profane her with impure thoughts.


    Yet now she had descended to the mundane realm, resorting to consuming wind and dew.


    After a long while, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s jade-like face was flushed red, her raven tresses hanging down as she bowed her head, shielding her coolly beautiful features. Her exquisite brows slightly furrowed.


    ¡°Xiyue, I¡¯ve troubled you. You need not force yourself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng embraced his beloved as he said this.

 Chapter 142 (2)

    ¡°I¡¯m just cultivating. I¡¯m not wronged.¡±Xiao Xiyue¡¯s swan-like neck trembled slightly as she spoke in a soft, trembling voice.


    Although she didn¡¯t understand much about men and women, she wasn¡¯t completely naive either.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng had been restraining himself all along.


    So she was willing to take the initiative to take a step forward.


    Lu Changsheng saw this and let out a soft sigh in his heart.


    He couldn¡¯t help but think of Lu Miaoge from the past.


    Back then, he had spent his life to save Lu Miaoge, which had brought their relationship to the next level.


    Lu Miaoge had been very obedient to him at the time.


    But she didn¡¯t want to marry him.


    Now, with Xiao Xiyue¡¯s situation, he had a similar feeling. S?a?ch* Th? N0v?lFir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    It seemed that the other party was thinking of ending their karmic relationship after cultivation was complete.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think too much about it.


    He knew that these things couldn¡¯t be rushed.


    After all, their relationship had reached this point, and he would definitely take her home as his wife.


    They had been cultivating together for several days.


    Lu Changsheng also remembered that he and Xiao Xiyue had been cultivating in the cave since they arrived.


    It had been almost a month.


    He hadn¡¯t even said a word to Lu Miaoge during this time.


    Moreover, his daughter Lu Qingzhu usually lived on Qingzhu Mountain.


    Only when he came to Hongye Valley would he bring the child to accompany Lu Miaoge.


    During this time, Lu Miaoge had to take care of the shop and the child, and didn¡¯t have time to cultivate.


    So, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue indicated that they would return for a visit and then come back to cultivate together.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nodded lightly, her expression calm and serene.


    Looking at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s calm demeanor, Lu Changsheng felt a pang of guilt.


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to bear the favor of a beauty.¡±


    Lu Changsheng walked out of the cave, letting out a soft sigh.


    He quickly headed back to the Lu family¡¯s Spirit Talisman Pavilion.


    After Lu Changsheng left, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s expression turned cold and distant.


    Her eyes seemed like the bright moon in the sky, with a hint of celestial intent, calm and serene.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng arrived at the third floor of the Spirit Talisman Pavilion, where he saw Lu Miaoge rocking their daughter to sleep.


    He felt a pang of guilt in his heart.


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯re back.¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsheng with a gentle smile on her face, her temperament like still water.


    Since becoming a mother, her gentle and elegant demeanor had become even more refined.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Sister Miaoge. I¡¯ve been busy with cultivation and neglected some things.¡±


    Lu Changsheng estimated that Lu Miaoge already knew about his and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s living arrangements in the cave.


    He didn¡¯t hide anything, telling her about his and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s situation, and what he had been doing these days.


    One thing was that he would continue to cultivate with Xiao Xiyue for a long time.


    Another thing was that Xiao Xiyue would be the future mother of his child.


    Lu Miaoge also knew many of his secrets.


    So there was no need to completely conceal these things.

 Chapter 143: First Child Completes Qi Refining!

    ¡°There are actually such techniques and methods of cultivation in this world.¡±When Lu Miaoge heard Lu Changsheng talking about Xiao Xiyue and the fairy¡¯s cultivation, she was a little surprised.


    She didn¡¯t doubt Lu Changsheng¡¯s words at all.


    After all, Lu Changsheng had no reason to deceive her.


    Moreover, in the vast world, there were many strange and wondrous things.


    She had also seen many profound cultivation methods in ancient texts, which were extremely demanding and even had side effects.


    It was just that she was surprised to see someone cultivating in such a way.


    ¡°Yes, I was also shocked when I heard about it,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    He didn¡¯t say too much about the cultivation method.


    After all, this was Xiao Xiyue¡¯s secret, and it was not suitable to reveal too much.


    ¡°It¡¯s also because you have charm, Changsheng, that this Fairy Xiao chose you as her cultivation partner,¡± Lu Miaoge said with a gentle smile.


    Although she was a bit envious in her heart, she wouldn¡¯t take it too seriously.


    After all, Lu Changsheng was a romantic person.


    Since marrying her and her sister, he had not taken any concubines for three years and had been focused on cultivation, which made her very happy.


    Moreover, this matter was beneficial to Lu Changsheng, and it was a good opportunity.


    ¡°But Changsheng, you¡¯ve been cultivating for so long, don¡¯t you have any thoughts about this Fairy Xiao?¡± Lu Miaoge asked, looking at her husband with a hint of a smile.


    ¡°Cough, if I said I didn¡¯t have any thoughts, you wouldn¡¯t believe me, Miaoge,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a light cough.


    ¡°But she and I are just cultivation partners.¡±


    ¡°Besides, our identities are like heaven and earth, and it¡¯s unlikely we¡¯ll have a romantic relationship, so there¡¯s no need to force it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng lightly coughed and shook his head.


    Although Xiao Xiyue was already like a mother to his child in his heart, this was not something that needed to be mentioned, and it didn¡¯t fit his persona.


    ¡°The wind starts from the tip of the reeds, and the waves are formed in the subtle ripples,¡± Lu Miaoge said, looking at Lu Changsheng with a gentle voice and sincere tone.


    She had been with Lu Changsheng for many years and was his wife.


    Naturally, she could see that her husband was not as carefree as he seemed on the surface, but had ambitions in his heart.


    She didn¡¯t like seeing Lu Changsheng belittle himself.


    ¡°Miaoge,¡± Lu Changsheng said, slightly startled.


    He didn¡¯t expect that just by pretending to sigh, his wife would comfort him like this.


    This made him feel warm and comfortable in his heart.


    He then went forward and gently hugged his wife, preparing to help her cultivate.


    ¡°Little Qingzhu has just fallen asleep,¡± Lu Miaoge said naturally, knowing what Lu Changsheng was going to do, her cheeks slightly red.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with the Calming Talisman and the Silent Talisman, she won¡¯t wake up,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    After that, Lu Changsheng gently picked up his daughter Lu Qingzhu and put her to bed.


    He placed a Calming Talisman on her, allowing her to sleep peacefully and quietly.


    Then, he used a Silent Talisman to cover her, blocking out any sounds and preventing her from waking up.


    From then on, Lu Changsheng spent most of his time in Hongye Valley City.


    He would return to Qingzhu Mountain every one or two months.


    Before he knew it, half a year had passed.


    During this half-year period, Lu Changsheng spent most of his time in Hongye Valley City, cultivating with Xiao Xiyue and Lu Miaoge.


    As a result, his child-rearing had fallen behind, and he only had three children.


    However, during this half-year period, his cultivation had reached the peak of Qi Refining, and he was ready to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Changsheng, let¡¯s travel together and see the troubles of the world,¡± Xiao Xiyue said, her lips curling up, as she looked at Lu Changsheng.


    She had barely left her cave during this half-year period.


    When Lu Changsheng was around, she would cultivate with him.


    When he was not around, she would cultivate alone.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Lu Changsheng said, smiling as he looked at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s expectant face.


    During this half-year period, he and Xiao Xiyue had grown extremely close.


    It could be said that they had cultivated in almost every possible way.


    In this process, Xiao Xiyue had become more and more proactive, and her entire being had become more lively and radiant.


    It was as if she had washed away her former cold and proud demeanor.


    She had returned to the Xiao Xiyue he remembered from over ten years ago.


    This made Lu Changsheng wonder what was going on with Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cultivation.


    ¡°How¡¯s your cultivation going?¡± Lu Changsheng asked aloud.


    He estimated that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cultivation should be almost complete.


    Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have suggested going out with him at this time.


    ¡°It¡¯s almost done,¡± Xiao Xiyue said, her lips curling up, without hiding anything.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng thought to himself, ¡°As expected.¡±


    At this moment, his heart felt a bit complicated.


    If Xiao Xiyue had completed her cultivation and broken through the emotional tribulation, it meant that their current relationship would also come to an end.


    ¡°Congratulations, Xiyue,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, exhaling softly, without showing too much emotion.


    ¡°When are you planning to leave?¡± he asked.


    Xiao Xiyue looked at Lu Changsheng¡¯s smiling face and also smiled radiantly.


    ¡°Let¡¯s just go,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said immediately.


    He then left the cave with Xiao Xiyue, telling Lu Miaoge that he would be away for a while.


    He also handed over a stack of high-quality Talismans to Lu Miaoge, asking her to help take care of the ¡®Peaceful Talisman Hall¡¯.


    Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t ask many questions, only reminding Lu Changsheng to be careful.


    After that, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue disguised themselves, covering their true faces, and left Hongye Valley City.


    After leaving the city, the two of them wandered aimlessly, without a specific destination.


    They traveled together, sleeping under the stars, watching the moon, listening to the rain, drinking tea, and cultivating.


    In this way, the two of them wandered aimlessly, without a specific destination, and arrived at a secular city.


    After disguising themselves, they still had an extraordinary aura, but it was no longer too dazzling, and they didn¡¯t attract too much attention.


    ¡°Changsheng, I want to eat sugar-coated hawthorns!¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, I want to eat green bean cakes!¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, look at these two sugar figurines, they look just like us!¡±


    As they walked through the bustling city, Xiao Xiyue was like a lively and radiant little girl.


    There was no trace of her former cold and proud demeanor.


    She held Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand, her face beaming with joy, as they strolled through the streets.


    She would point at something, and then point at something else, and whenever she saw something delicious or fun, she would pull Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand, looking up at him with a playful and expectant face.


    She was just like an ordinary little girl.


    ¡°This must be Xiao Xiyue¡¯s original self,¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He thought that cultivating the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique had a huge impact on a person.


    ¡°Okay, okay, let¡¯s buy it,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a smile, without any hesitation.


    He didn¡¯t show any signs of impatience.


    Whatever Xiao Xiyue wanted, he would buy it for her.


    If she couldn¡¯t carry it, he would help her carry it.


    Xiao Xiyue took a few bites, and then Lu Changsheng took over, trying some as well.


    If it was delicious, they would eat it; if not, they would throw it away.


    The two of them were like a loving couple in the mortal world, enjoying themselves in the city.


    ¡°I said earlier, I would stake my life on it, and welcome the young master to the Martial Arts World.¡±


    As they strolled along, they came to a bridge, where someone was telling a story.


    Xiao Xiyue was immediately interested and pulled Lu Changsheng over to listen.


    They saw an old man in a hanging robe, speaking in a loud voice.


    ¡°The young master of the Northern Kingdom, with the protection of the Sword God, walked out of the north and entered the Martial Arts World, thinking it would be a magnificent journey.¡±


    ¡°But for this young master, the Martial Arts World was not as colorful as he thought, and it was full of hidden dangers, just because he entered the Martial Arts World.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll stop here for today, and you can come back tomorrow to hear the rest of the story,¡± the old man said, bowing his hands.


    A 12- or 13-year-old girl then came forward with a copper basin.


    It was clear that she was asking for money.


    But there were only a few people around, and they threw in a few copper coins, making the girl look disappointed.


    Xiao Xiyue saw this and gently tugged on Lu Changsheng¡¯s sleeve.


    ¡°Let¡¯s give her some money!¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and took out a silver ingot, breaking it into smaller pieces.


    He then put a few pieces into the copper basin, making a clinking sound.


    The people around were shocked, and the little girl was stunned.


    No one had ever given her so much money before.


    ¡°Thank you, Young Master!¡± the old man said, quickly coming forward and bowing with the little girl.


    ¡°No need to thank me,¡± Lu Changsheng said, waving his hand, and pulling Xiao Xiyue away.


    ¡°Changsheng, what that old man said was quite interesting, I wonder what will happen to that young master next,¡± Xiao Xiyue said, laughing and discussing the story with Lu Changsheng.


    As they talked, they saw a fortune-telling stall in the distance and Xiao Xiyue immediately became interested, pulling Lu Changsheng over to get their fortunes told.


    However, this kind of fortune-telling didn¡¯t involve encountering any hidden, extraordinary masters.


    Looking at Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue, who were like a loving couple, the fortune-teller only had blessings and good words to say.


    Xiao Xiyue listened to these words, her face beaming with joy.


    In this way, the two of them spent half a month playing in the secular city.


    It was night.


    Accompanied by a sorrowful, wailing sound, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue completed their cultivation.


    ¡°Changsheng, I¡¯m ready for Foundation Establishment,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said in a soft voice leaning against Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest.


    Lu Changsheng was slightly startled.


    He had expected this day to come.


    He asked, ¡°When are you planning to establish your foundation?¡±


    He knew that Xiao Xiyue saying this meant that she had made up her mind and was ready to overcome her emotional tribulation.


    ¡°In three months, on the full moon day.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll establish our foundations together then.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue raised her head slightly, her beautiful eyes looking at Lu Changsheng, her face flushing with excitement.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded, not saying much more.


    He knew that saying too much was meaningless.


    He didn¡¯t want to say too much, affecting Xiao Xiyue¡¯s mood and her Foundation Establishment.


    After all, in this world, cultivation was the king¡¯s way.


    Given their current situation, it was impossible for her to take him home as her husband.


    So, he would wait until his own strength was sufficient, and then he would take her home as his wife.


    As for the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, Lu Changsheng thought that if he could dissolve her emotions once, he could do it again.


    ¡°Do you have anything you want to say to me?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue asked, looking at Lu Changsheng¡¯s carefree response.


    ¡°Overcoming the emotional tribulation is a good thing,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a warm tone.


    ¡°I will respect your choice.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s heart was also a bit anxious.


    She was worried that Lu Changsheng would try to keep her from leaving.


    She was afraid that she would be unable to cut off her emotional ties and achieve the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    In this year of cultivation, she had discovered that she had fewer stubborn attachments to breaking through.


    She had started to become more sentimental, prone to wild thoughts.


    When facing Lu Changsheng, she would feel joy, worry, sadness, and difficulty.


    This made her thoroughly understand her emotional tribulation and the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    Now, what she needed to do was to cut off her emotional ties and forget her seven emotions and six desires.


    ¡°Xiyue, where are you planning to go for Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked aloud.


    Foundation Establishment wasn¡¯t something that could be done just anywhere.


    At least, it required a second-grade Spirit Vain with abundant spiritual energy.


    He had been hiding his cultivation strength from the outside world and didn¡¯t want to establish his foundation in Hongye Valley City.


    Moreover, the cave in Hongye Valley City only had low-grade spiritual energy, which was theoretically sufficient to support Foundation Establishment.


    But the conditions were still lacking, which would affect the Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Previously, my master gave me a token to rent a high second-grade cave abode in Blue Cloud Market Town. A high second-grade cave is enough for us to attempt establishing our foundations,¡± Xiao Xiyue told Lu Changsheng.


    She had considered this issue early on. She could return to the Blue Cloud Sect to establish her foundation using their third-grade Spirit Vein.


    But Lu Changsheng was not a Blue Cloud Sect disciple, so he could not go there.


    For ordinary cultivators to rent high second-grade Spirit Vein abodes, they could only go to the three great immortal cities.


    However, the journey to those cities was too troublesome and far.


    So she thought of the largest cultivation market town under Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s jurisdiction instead.


    ¡°Alright, then we¡¯ll go to Blue Cloud Market Town,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this.


    He had also heard of Blue Cloud Market Town, the largest cultivation town under Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s control, even bigger than his former Juilong Market.


    Typically, the second-grade cave abodes in market towns like this would not be rented out externally. Without Xiao Xiyue, he would have had no way to rent such a high second-grade cave, and may have needed to go all the way to an immortal city to establish his foundation.


    The two of them soon departed the mundane world, heading towards Blue Cloud Market Town. s?a??h th? ?ov?l?ir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the map ¨C it was over 10,000 li from their current location to Blue Cloud Market Town.


    However, he and Xiao Xiyue were not in a hurry. They continued leisurely, wandering about like going sightseeing.


    As they neared Blue Cloud Market Town, due to disguising their appearance and concealing their cultivation aura, they encountered three roaming cultivators.


    These three were just in the late Qi Refining stage.


    Against such roaming cultivators, Lu Changsheng naturally showed no mercy, earning some extra spirit stones.


    Now that his Qi Refining was complete, his strength matched that of Foundation Establishment.


    Together with Xiao Xiyue, as long as they didn¡¯t encounter Foundation Establishment cultivators, they would be fine.


    Moreover, unless they met Foundation Establishment cultivators like that previous young man in the red robe, against ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, the two of them could go all-out and slay them.


    It took them a month, but Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue finally arrived at Blue Cloud Market Town.


    At the center was a towering, treacherous peak enveloped in misty clouds piercing the heavens.


    Surrounding the mountain was a basin encircled by several great mountains, making it inaccessible to ordinary people.


    ¡°Blue Cloud Market Town.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue and Lu Changsheng gazed at the distant peak, piloting their flying magic tools to the market town¡¯s entrance.


    Just like Juilong Market, the entrance was crowded with cultivators lining up to enter.


    At this moment, a surge of spiritual power entered Lu Changsheng¡¯s body, accompanied by a system prompt:


    ¡¾Congratulations to the host, your first descendant has completed Breath Inauguration and embarked on the immortal path! Gained Passive Effect: 5% increased chance of descendants having innate Spirit Roots, and one Chance Draw!¡¿


    ¡°Hm? My first descendant has completed Breath Inauguration and begun cultivating?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was momentarily stunned upon hearing this unexpected system prompt. Then he realized it was referring to his son Lu Xianzhi.


    Last time he returned to Qingzhu Mountain, his wife Lu Miaoyun mentioned Lu Xianzhi could begin cultivating soon. At the time, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have time so he had Lu Miaoyun teach him instead.


    As for his son completing Breath Inauguration so quickly, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t too surprised.


    Over the years, he hadn¡¯t gone to White Jade Tower at all. Besides his own cultivation expenses, his biggest spending was on his children.


    A child like Lu Xianzhi had been eating spirit rice and spiritual delicacies since young. At six years old, he started taking Foundation Stabilizing Pills bought with spirit stones.


    His conditions were far more abundant than an ordinary Lu Family descendant.


    If he took as long as ten months to complete Breath Inauguration like Lu Changsheng did, that would be the real problem.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that not only does having a child cultivating give me a chance draw, it also increases the odds of my future descendants having innate Spirit Roots.¡±


    ¡°Though a 5% increase is a bit low.¡±


    ¡°But this probability should still be able to increase further.¡±


    Lu Changsheng inwardly mused after seeing this system prompt.


    He wasn¡¯t too surprised about the lottery draw.


    After all, he had drawn so many times already.


    What he was more pleased about was the passive boost to the probability of his offspring having a Spirit Root.


    After all, even if he had the best breeding and nurturing, the probability of his children having a Spirit Root was still not that high.

 Chapter 144: Lucky Draw, Dao Soldier!

    ¡°Changsheng, what¡¯s wrong?¡±Xiao Xiyue saw Lu Changsheng suddenly space out and asked.


    ¡°This is the first time I¡¯ve seen such a large market town, I¡¯m a bit surprised.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately snapped out of it and said casually.


    He didn¡¯t look at the system interface again.


    ¡°I¡¯ve only been to this Blue Cloud Market Town once before.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how prosperous the three great immortal cities are.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said upon hearing this.


    Soon the two lined up to enter the market town.


    After paying ten spirit stones and providing basic registration information, the two received an identity token to enter the market town.


    Xiao Xiyue also explained the general situation of Blue Cloud Market Town to Lu Changsheng.


    The market town was divided into the outer city, inner city, and core area.


    The outer city was a gathering place for poor ordinary rogue cultivators.


    As for the inner city, it depended on the area.


    The market town¡¯s shops, inns, courier stations, residential areas, etc. were all concentrated there.


    As for the core area, that was the towering peak they had seen before.


    Some caves at the base of the peak in the core area were open to the public.


    The second-grade superior cave abode that Xiao Xiyue mentioned was on this peak as well.


    The two entered the inner city.


    Seeing the prosperous shops on both sides, Lu Changsheng was prepared to deal with some of the young man in the red robe¡¯s loot in the market town after establishing his foundation.


    He hadn¡¯t been to Juilong Market for a year now.


    So the loot from the young man in the red robe was still with him, unprocessed.


    Moreover, after establishing his foundation, he could condense the Seven Stars Heart Lamp within his body after breaking through the second stage of the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique.


    This Seven Stars Heart Lamp could also be forged into a physical magic weapon to serve as his life¡¯s spiritual weapon.


    The materials needed to forge his life¡¯s spiritual weapon might be found in this Blue Cloud Market Town.


    After casually strolling through the inner city for a while, the two headed towards the central peak of the market town.


    ¡°Rainbow Peak, I am Xiao Xiyue, I need to rent a second-grade superior cave abode.¡±


    Upon arriving at the core area, Xiao Xiyue revealed her true appearance and presented her token to the manager in charge of renting cave abodes, saying:


    ¡°What does Junior Sister Xiao need the cave abode for?¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s for secluded meditation to break through in cultivation, there is currently an excellent Class A cave available. If it¡¯s just for temporary practice, a Class B cave would be sufficient for Junior Sister.¡±


    This manager surnamed Han, looking around 40-50 years old, was also a disciple of Blue Cloud Sect.


    After verifying her token, he politely asked.


    ¡°Breaking through in cultivation, so I need to rent a second-grade superior Class A cave abode.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said.


    ¡°Okay, Junior Sister Xiao, a second-grade superior Class A cave abode is two hundred spirit stones per year.¡±


    Manager Han stated.


    Even their own people just had renting privileges, they still had to pay spirit stones.


    But this price was already considered cheap.


    After all, in the Hongye Valley market town, Lu Changsheng could rent a cave abode for around a hundred spirit stones.


    ¡°Thanks for your trouble, Senior Brother Han.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue took out the spirit stones.


    He didn¡¯t say much more, quickly helping process the paperwork and going over some matters.


    ¡°I wonder if this Junior Sister Xiao is establishing her foundation herself or renting the cave for a friend.¡±


    ¡°If people knew the Fairy Xiyue of Rainbow Peak was actually cohabiting with a man¡­tsk tsk tsk.¡±


    After Xiao Xiyue left with Lu Changsheng, this Manager Han shook his head in amazement.


    Although he had never seen Xiao Xiyue, he had heard of her name and reputation.


    After all, she was a disciple of a Core Formation cultivator.


    Not only is she extremely beautiful, she is also gifted with extraordinary talents, and is also well-known in the Blue Cloud Sect.


    ¡°However, as Fairy Xiyue¡¯s friend, he must not be too old either.¡±


    ¡°Daring to establish his foundation at this age, he must be no ordinary person. I wonder if he can succeed.¡±


    A hint of envy and dejection flashed across Manager Han¡¯s eyes.


    Arranged at this market town as a housing manager, though his status and treatment were decent, without fortuitous opportunities, establishing his foundation was basically hopeless.


    So seeing upstarts come to establish their foundations, he couldn¡¯t help but feel pensive.


    Xiao Xiyue and Lu Changsheng arrived at the mist-shrouded mountainside.


    With the restriction token, they opened the large cave entrance.


    This cave abode wasn¡¯t very big, around a hundred square meters or so.


    Inside, spiritual qi wafted about, extremely dense, almost forming a thin mist.


    ¡°So this is a second-grade superior cave abode?¡±


    Lu Changsheng breathed in the dense spiritual qi, feeling ethereal and completely unobstructed throughout his body.


    This was his first time residing in a second-grade superior Spirit Vein.


    Whether in Qingzhu Valley or Hongye Valley market town, he had only used second lower-grade Spirit Veins.


    He could tell that not only was this a second-grade superior cave, it also had a spirit-gathering formation, making the spiritual qi extremely dense.


    ¡°This type of Class A cave is specifically used for breaking through in cultivation, so it has condensed quite a bit of spiritual qi.¡±


    ¡°After the breakthrough, the spiritual qi will dissipate and needs to be recondensed.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue explained out loud.


    Although she had never been to this kind of cave abode before, she had used a second-grade superior Spirit Vein at Rainbow Peak.


    So she knew what a second-grade superior Spirit Vein was like.


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly and surveyed the situation inside the cave abode.


    It was divided into a bedroom and a practice room, with a stone table and stone bed ¨C quite simple.


    However, most cave abodes were like this, as long as they were livable.


    Since he had a little over a month before establishing his foundation, the two didn¡¯t cultivate day and night as usual.


    After simply enjoying each other¡¯s company for a bit, they cross-legged and adjusted their vital energies.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t immediately get into a cultivating state.


    He silently murmured: ¡°System, I want to draw a lottery.¡±


    Immediately, the familiar system spinning wheel appeared. S~?a??h the Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Begin the lottery draw.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression was extremely calm as his mind stirred slightly.


    A golden light appeared on the spinning wheel in front of him and began rotating rapidly.


    After a moment, the golden light gradually stopped on the ¡°Other¡± section of the wheel.


    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Dao Soldier ¡®Golden Armor Bean Mother¡¯!¡¿


    ¡¾Reward has been sent to the system space, host can view it anytime¡¿


    An egg-sized golden bean pattern emerged from the spinning wheel, accompanied by a system prompt sound.


    ¡°Dao Soldier, Golden Armor Bean Mother?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows slightly at this lottery reward.


    He didn¡¯t know what kind of thing this Dao Soldier was.


    He looked towards the Golden Armor Bean Mother in his system space.


    ¡¾Dao Soldier: Golden Armor Bean Mother¡¿


    ¡¾Quality: Third-grade¡¿


    ¡¾Description: A spirit plant-type Dao Soldier cultivated by the Golden Armor Sect using secret methods. Can transform into a second-grade Golden Armor Warrior, or through planting and cultivation, propagate spiritual beans, sprouting in three years, growing leaves in three years, flowering in three years, bearing fruit in three years.¡¿


    ¡°A spirit plant-type Dao Soldier that can transform into a second-grade Golden Armor Warrior?¡±


    Lu Changsheng showed some interest upon seeing the system space¡¯s description of the Golden Armor Bean Mother.


    Based on this introduction, he could roughly guess what this Dao Soldier was.


    It should be something similar to puppets or demonic beasts.


    Since the Golden Armor Bean Mother could transform into a second-grade Golden Armor Warrior, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, it should correspond to a puppet or demonic beast at the Foundation Establishment stage in strength.


    What most interested Lu Changsheng was that the Golden Armor Bean Mother could propagate spiritual beans through planting and cultivation.


    Although he didn¡¯t know what use these spiritual beans had, Lu Changsheng found it very interesting.


    After all, if it was just second-grade combat strength, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, that hardly befitted the third-grade quality rating.


    However, Xiao Xiyue was still present now.


    He couldn¡¯t casually take out the Mother Bean from the system space to check its detailed information.


    He planned to examine the Golden Armor Bean Mother when he had time later.


    Thereupon, Lu Changsheng gathered his mind, closed his eyes and sat cross-legged.


    He circulated the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, beginning to adjust his state.


    At the same time, his thoughts began to flow through his mind.


    Scenes from his youth before his memory awakened.


    Scenes after awakening his memories on Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s Heart Questioning Platform.


    The disappointment when he was eliminated from the immortal sect selection.


    The fear of death when the Chen Family tried to assassinate him on the way to Qingzhu Mountain.


    The excitement and joy when he married Lu Lanshu, Lu Zier, Lu Qinger, and had his first son Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Through the system, obtaining second-grade talisman crafting skills, maintaining caution while revealing his talents.


    These scenes flashed by like watching a galloping horse, vividly appearing in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    After a long time, Lu Changsheng¡¯s thoughts gradually calmed.


    In his view, although the more than ten years hadn¡¯t been easy, they couldn¡¯t be called too arduous either.


    He had no particular regrets or obsessions in his heart.


    His whole being was unobstructed in thoughts, spiritually fulfilled, and full of hope for the future.


    Although Xiao Xiyue¡¯s situation had some impact on him, with the system by his side, he was full of confidence about his future.


    He didn¡¯t see it as a troublesome matter to worry too much about.


    No matter how difficult, he just had to reach the Core Formation stage himself.


    Once he reached Core Formation, he could openly go to Blue Cloud Sect to propose marriage.


    Moreover, he had a debt of gratitude with a Core Formation cultivator anyway.


    In this way, half a month passed.


    Lu Changsheng awoke from his trance and opened his eyes.


    He felt his vital energies had reached their zenith and peak, his state was perfect.


    He could establish his foundation at any time!


    ¡°Changsheng, there are ten days until the full moon night. I plan to try establishing my foundation then.¡±


    ¡°If you need more preparation, we can wait until next month.¡±


    At this time, Xiao Xiyue also awoke, opening her beautiful eyes to say to Lu Changsheng.


    Establishing one¡¯s foundation is a major event. One¡¯s state is extremely important.


    Some people would sit in meditation for years to securely wait for an auspicious chance before attempting to establish their foundation.


    She was waiting for the night of the full moon, when the yin energy coalesces.


    But this timing may not necessarily be suitable for Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°I¡¯m already prepared and can go anytime,¡± Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly.


    His voice carried a confident assurance of success.


    In front of Xiao Xiyue, he didn¡¯t hide his self-assured and spirited demeanor.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s composed appearance, a faint smile appeared on Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face.


    Not only had Lu Changsheng gained more understanding of her during this time, she had also seen a different side of Lu Changsheng from usual.


    ¡°Xiyue, how prepared are you? Do you feel confident?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired of Xiao Xiyue.


    He was 99% confident about establishing his own foundation.


    But he still didn¡¯t fully understand Xiao Xiyue¡¯s situation.


    ¡°Fifty percent,¡± Xiao Xiyue said softly.


    ¡°Only fifty percent?¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.


    ¡°Fifty percent is enough,¡± Xiao Xiyue calmly stated, an ethereal and transcendent grace emanating from her.


    ¡°Since you say it¡¯s enough, Xiyue, then it definitely is enough.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t ask further.


    He had long noticed that Xiao Xiyue would occasionally reveal that noble, sacred, aloof demeanor, like the bright moon in the ninth heaven.


    He knew it was likely due to the influence of her cultivation method.


    This fifty percent confidence probably didn¡¯t lie in overcoming the three obstacles to establish the foundation and raising the Dao platform, but in passing the tribulation of emotions and desires.


    ¡°Xiyue, is your cultivation complete?¡± Lu Changsheng immediately asked.


    ¡°One step remains. I still hope you can assist me when I establish my foundation.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s ethereal demeanor dissipated, revealing a sweet smile as she said softly.


    ¡°Xiyue, tell me the truth, is this really the case?¡±


    ¡°If there isn¡¯t such a step, I don¡¯t mind.¡±


    ¡°And in my current situation, I don¡¯t need any secret techniques to successfully establish my foundation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up. He naturally knew what ¡°assisting¡± her meant.


    Previously when they were intimate, Xiao Xiyue had told him that when attempting to establish one¡¯s foundation, it was also the final step of cultivation.


    At that time, she would use secret techniques to help him establish his foundation.


    However, Lu Changsheng had a nagging feeling that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cultivation was more or less complete, so whether this final step existed was irrelevant.


    ¡°There isn¡¯t,¡± Xiao Xiyue said, a trace of pure sweet smile on her lips, like an innocent little girl.


    Lu Changsheng was taken aback, not expecting Xiao Xiyue to be so blunt.


    ¡°Since Changsheng has inquired, of course Xiyue won¡¯t deceive you,¡± Xiao Xiyue smiled charmingly, her tender body falling into Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace as he held her tightly.


    Her cheek pressed against his chest, she said softly, ¡°But Xiyue just wanted to do this, to help Changsheng.¡±


    ¡°Because Xiyue wanted to tell Changsheng that my love for you, though arising from cultivation, is not limited to cultivation.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue raised her head slightly, her clear beautiful eyes gazing into Lu Changsheng¡¯s.


    ¡°Then you should also know that the fate between us can no longer be severed by your words alone.¡±


    There were many things Lu Changsheng had refrained from saying before, worried about affecting Xiao Xiyue¡¯s state of mind.


    Now that she had spoken so frankly, he was less concerned about that.


    ¡°Xiyue is naturally aware,¡± Xiao Xiyue tilted her head up, planting a loving kiss on his lips. ¡°With Changsheng having so many wives and concubines, perhaps with time you¡¯ll be able to forget Xiyue eventually.¡±


    ¡°What if I can¡¯t forget?¡± Lu Changsheng asked.


    ¡°Changsheng, I¡¯m sorry,¡± Xiao Xiyue paused briefly, her voice trembling slightly as she spoke.


    ¡°What are you apologizing for, Xiyue? As long as you can successfully establish your foundation, I¡¯ll do anything for you,¡±


    Lu Changsheng hurriedly said, afraid of affecting her mental state and her foundation establishment attempt.


    In his view, these matters were not as important as her current cultivation. Having cultivation was most crucial ¨C if the cultivation failed, future troubles would only compound.


    ¡°Thank you, Changsheng.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said softly.


    ¡°Why bring this up between us?¡±


    Lu Changsheng cupped her jade-like face and kissed her lips.


    Blue Cloud Market Town, Core Area.


    ¡°All the Class A cave abodes are rented out?¡±


    ¡°I remember there was still one left before?¡±


    A youth around 24-25 years old, with a handsome face, lofty bearing, and vigorous aura, asked Manager Han.


    ¡°Young Master Meng, last month Fairy Xiyue from Rainbow Peak came and rented that Class A cave abode.¡±


    Manager Han respectfully replied upon seeing the youth in white robes.


    ¡°Junior Sister Xiyue, if I recall she went down the mountain to practice, right?¡±


    ¡°Moreover, if she wanted to breakthrough in cultivation, she could have returned to her sect and attempted to establish her foundation under the protection of her master.¡±


    The youth¡¯s brows furrowed slightly upon hearing this.


    ¡°Forget it, since Junior Sister Xiyue has rented it, so be it. Arrange a Class B cave abode for me.¡±


    The youth waved his hand dismissively.


    ¡°Yes, Young Master Meng, please wait a moment while I make the arrangements.¡±


    Manager Han immediately responded.

 Chapter 145: Laying the Foundation, Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Base!

    May, also known as Grain Month.The fifteenth day of May was also known as the day of Great Yin Condensation.


    As night fell, a new moon was slowly rising.


    In the Blue Cloud Market Town, at the core of the mountain, inside a cave dwelling¡­


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue gazed at Lu Changsheng in front of her and softly called out.


    She was wearing a white, moon-colored dress that concealed her slender, curvaceous figure.


    Although her legs were hidden, her two slender, straight jade-like legs were still visible.


    Her delicate, jade-like feet were wrapped in white silk socks, untainted by the world.


    At this moment, Xiao Xiyue had regained her former, icy-cold demeanor.


    Her entire being exuded a noble, sacred aura, like the ninth heaven¡¯s mysterious moon.


    Her captivating face radiated an otherworldly essence, like a thousand-year-old, unchanging ice, inspiring awe in those who beheld her.


    ¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, gazing at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s posture, without saying a word.


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s clear, icy gaze, like a starry night sky, shone brightly, without a hint of worldly desires.


    In the deepest, most secret recesses of her heart, a ripple of love emerged.


    Her breathing rate gradually became disordered, indicating that the fairy¡¯s heart was not at peace.


    Their four eyes met for a moment, and her delicate, boneless, white-skinned hand wrapped around his neck, her lips imprinting on his.


    The celestial music of life¡¯s grand harmony began to play.


    The two of them listened to this silent melody.


    Their spirits and bodies began to merge with the rhythm, making it difficult for them to distinguish between each other.


    Outside the cave, in the endless night sky, the bright moon hung high.


    A fierce, dragon-like creature emerged from the depths, roaring towards the moon.


    Facing the fierce dragon, the bright, icy moon burst forth with dazzling light.


    However, under the dragon¡¯s attack, the bright, icy moon seemed to furrow its brows, accompanied by a soft sigh, as endless moonlight poured out, merging with the dragon¡¯s body.


    The dragon obtained the moon¡¯s essence, let out a mighty roar, and wanted to transform into a dragon!


    Inside the cave, the entwined couple simultaneously let out a ¡°Ah¡± sound.


    ¡°Changsheng!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue, although maintaining a joyful posture, had her beautiful face immediately replaced by a noble, sacred aura.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t speak.


    As Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Great Yin Moon Essence surged into his body, his Dan Lake seemed to surge with huge waves, roaring continuously.


    This thunderous sound was inaudible to others, but Lu Changsheng himself felt it extremely clearly, like thunder, rumbling and echoing.


    He hadn¡¯t even started the Foundation Establishment, yet his seven-colored Dan lake was already churning and surging.


    It was as if a boundless, golden light was about to condense and emerge from the Dan lake.


    ¡°If I fail, it will be unjust!¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt this majestic and vast power, his eyes shining brightly.


    With a wave of his hand, a ceramic bottle from the storage bag fell into his hand.


    It was the Foundation Establishment pill.


    In his current state, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, even without the pill, he had a 70-80% chance of success.


    But¡­


    Even with a slight risk, Lu Changsheng was unwilling to accept it.


    The Foundation Establishment pill not only coordinated the three passes, increasing the Spirit Root¡¯s absorption of heavenly and earthly spiritual energy.


    It also guaranteed that, in case of failure, one would not suffer a backlash.


    If the Foundation Establishment failed, one would either be injured, with their cultivation regressing, or their meridians and Dantian would be damaged, rendering them crippled, or even die.


    So, even with a 99% chance of success, Lu Changsheng would still choose to take the Foundation Establishment pill to break through!


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    As the Foundation Establishment pill entered his belly, the ¡®Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique¡¯ in Lu Changsheng¡¯s body began to rotate, his spiritual energy surging like a tide, gathering towards his Dantian, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment.


    The spiritual energy in the cave also surged towards him like a wild, raging wave, forming a spiritual vortex.


    ¡°Rumble!¡±


    At the same time, Lu Changsheng¡¯s blood and energy boiled and rumbled, like a mighty river bursting forth.


    Foundation Establishment, first stage ¨C Qi Blood Barrier!


    In this stage, the majestic heavenly and earthly spiritual energy poured into the body, surging into the meridians and Dantian.


    If the body couldn¡¯t withstand this process, it would lead to Foundation Establishment failure.


    This was why, when cultivators reached sixty years old, their bodies would gradually weaken, their energy and blood declining, or they would have residual injuries or hidden diseases, making it almost impossible to achieve Foundation Establishment.


    Because they fundamentally couldn¡¯t withstand the majestic spiritual energy pouring in.


    Lu Changsheng had cultivated the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, making his body comparable to a high-grade magical weapon.


    Facing the raging spiritual energy, like a stormy wind and waves, he stood firm, unshaken, like an ancient, towering mountain.


    Foundation Establishment, second stage ¨C The Law Power Stage!


    In the Qi Refining period, the heavenly and earthly spiritual energy would be refined into one¡¯s own spiritual energy.


    Breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage was to transform one¡¯s spiritual energy into law power, from a gaseous state to a liquid state.


    The purer and more refined the spiritual energy, the easier it was to liquefy and transform into law power.


    If one consumed too many pills during the Qi Refining period, or relied on Breakthrough Pills, or used other methods, it would lead to a weak foundation of spiritual energy, impure law power, and difficulty in condensing the Dao platform.


    Lu Changsheng had cultivated the Genuine Level technique, the ¡®Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique¡¯, and his spiritual energy was naturally pure and refined.


    Although he had relied on pills throughout the process and often dual-cultivated with his wives, the Seven Stars Sword Energy could refine the pill¡¯s toxicity.


    In terms of dual cultivation, he had a sense of measure and didn¡¯t use this method to increase his cultivation.


    So, his spiritual energy foundation was solid and unshakeable.


    Moreover, under the great sun essence of the Golden Crow pill and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Great Yin Moon Essence, he saw that his Dan lake was like a yin-yang fish, helping him to absorb and refine the heavenly and earthly spiritual energy.


    This caused the spiritual energy in his Dantian to be constantly compressed, transformed into a liquid state, and wanted to transform his Dan lake into a true lake.


    Third stage ¨C Spirit Consciousness Stage.


    Under Xiao Xiyue¡¯s guidance, he had already given birth to a spirit consciousness using the Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art and the Jade Soul Flower.


    Although it was only a small spirit conscious, it was still spirit conscious.


    So, this stage didn¡¯t exist for him.


    ¡°Next, it¡¯s time to transform the dan lake into a true lake and condense the Dao platform!¡±


    Having been with Xiao Xiyue for so long, Lu Changsheng was extremely familiar with the Foundation Establishment process.


    He knew that after passing the three stages of Foundation Establishment, the most important step was to use his spirit consciousness to control his body and law power.


    To make his Dantian¡¯s spiritual energy, which was like a mist, transform into liquid.


    And then, his dan lake would transform into a true lake, supporting the Dao platform, and shedding his mortal body.


    This step had requirements for both the cultivator¡¯s Spirit Root talent and external environment.


    If the Spirit Root talent was too poor, the absorption and transformation of spiritual energy would be too slow, leading to insufficient liquid law power, and inability to condense the Dao platform, resulting in Foundation Establishment failure.


    This was why most cultivators needed to rely on Foundation Establishment pills to achieve Foundation Establishment.


    Because, except for the Earth Spirit Root and Heaven Spirit Root, even a high-grade Spirit Root would still have a risk of failure if not careful.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s current five-element Spirit Root, although not excellent, was not a hindrance.


    Moreover, he had half of a Metallic Spiritual Body.


    And, he not only had the assistance of the Foundation Establishment pill.


    But also the great sun essence of the Golden Crow pill and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Great Yin Moon Essence.


    ¡°Rumble!¡±


    The surging, violent spiritual energy rushed towards Lu Changsheng, forming a massive spiritual vortex dozens of feet in diameter.


    Inside his body, it was like a mountain collapsing and a sea churning, constantly rumbling.


    The spiritual energy was constantly transforming, liquefying, and becoming a drop of seven-colored, crystal-clear law power.


    Each drop of law power contained a power far stronger than his spiritual energy, which was like a mighty river.


    This was a qualitative difference!


    Like the difference between crude iron and refined steel!


    As the gaseous dan lake gradually transformed into a liquid dan lake, the law power in the lake surged and churned, and a seven-colored jade platform gradually took shape.


    It was the Seven Stars Dao Platform of the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique!


    However, just at this moment, suddenly¡­


    Lu Changsheng saw a thread of spiritual energy suddenly rush into his dan lake.


    Causing the great sun essence and the Great Yin Moon Essence to perfectly merge, and together rush into the seven-colored jade platform.


    ¡°Someone is breaking through to the Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°Ah, what a terrifying spiritual vortex! It seems like it¡¯s not an ordinary person breaking through to the Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°It should be a proud son of the Blue Cloud Sect.¡±


    ¡°Looking at the situation, it seems like they¡¯re already at the critical moment of the Foundation Establishment!¡±


    The spiritual energy vortex caused by Lu Changsheng¡¯s breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment also attracted the attention of many people inside and outside the core peak.


    They saw that someone was breaking through to the Foundation Establishment.


    And through the size of the spiritual vortex, they judged that the person breaking through was not ordinary.


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, this spiritual vortex is truly rare.¡±


    ¡°Is it Xiao Xiyue breaking through to the Foundation Establishment, or is it her friend?¡± S?a??h th? n0v?l(?)ire.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    The Manager Han, saw the location of the spiritual vortex and immediately guessed that it was Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cave dwelling.


    Although there were occasionally people breaking through to the Foundation Establishment in the Blue Cloud Market Town, the number wasn¡¯t many.


    Moreover, this massive spiritual vortex was clearly caused by a genius breaking through to the Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Ah? Xiao Xiyue is breaking through to the Foundation Establishment? It seems like I need to go congratulate her.¡±


    In a cave dwelling in the mountain, a young man with a majestic aura and a sharp, vigorous spirit opened his eyes, walked out of the cave, and saw the spiritual vortex, muttering to himself.


    Inside the cave¡­


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s icy, jade-like fairy body, like a bright, full moon, had a sacred, jade-like glow, and was breathtakingly beautiful.


    She looked at Lu Changsheng, who was breaking through to the Foundation Establishment, and suddenly whispered¡­


    ¡°The worldly emotions are like a chaotic dream, the bright moon shines on my true heart.¡±


    ¡°In the dream, I forget my emotions, and only the Great Dao remains in my heart.¡±


    Her sacred face revealed a complex expression.


    Then, her expression became calm and serene, like ice and snow, and seemed to have been liberated, and also seemed to have been relieved.


    The Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, which had troubled her for a long time, also disappeared at this moment, like ice and snow melting away.


    Causing her entire being to change, and the spiritual vortex around her to condense and form, as she began to break through to the Foundation Establishment.


    Just as Xiao Xiyue began to break through to the Foundation Establishment¡­


    ¡°Ah, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the yin-yang fish that had rushed into his Seven Stars Dao Platform.


    He could clearly feel that the originally incompatible great sun essence and Great Yin Moon Essence had formed a perfect balance under the spiritual energy.


    And there was an additional, mysterious power.


    These three powers merged, transforming into a Taiji yin-yang fish, swimming in the Seven Stars Dao Platform.


    Like the seven-colored jade platform, the sun essence and moon essence, two spiritual energies, were constantly being absorbed and devoured by the Taiji yin-yang fish.


    Causing Lu Changsheng¡¯s Seven Stars Dao Platform to vibrate and tremble, and begin to re-condense.


    ¡°Could it be that this thread of energy, like the great sun essence and the Great Yin Moon Essence, can also enhance the Dao platform¡¯s quality?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the changes in his Dao platform, feeling a mix of surprise and doubt.


    Regarding the great sun essence and the Great Yin Moon Essence merging into the Dao platform, he wasn¡¯t surprised.


    Xiao Xiyue had told him before that the great sun essence was a heavenly treasure that could make his foundation even more solid.


    And even make the Seven Stars Dao Platform advance to the next stage.


    The same was true for the Great Yin Moon Essence.


    But he hadn¡¯t expected that this thread of spiritual energy, which was originally stored in his body and almost forgotten, would suddenly emerge.


    This thread of spiritual energy had a slight nourishing effect on his body at first, but later had no effect.


    He had spent some time researching, flipping through many books, trying to figure out what this energy was.


    But after searching for a long time, he couldn¡¯t find any relevant information and didn¡¯t understand what this energy was.


    Since it didn¡¯t seem to have any bad effects, he just let it be and gradually forgot about it.


    But unexpectedly, at the final stage of his Foundation Establishment, this thread of spiritual energy emerged, allowing the great sun essence and the Great Yin Moon Essence to perfectly merge.


    He could feel that previously, the great sun essence and the Great Yin Moon Essence were not fully compatible and couldn¡¯t form a balance.


    It was only under this spiritual energy that they could merge perfectly.


    And he had a faint feeling that this spiritual energy was even more powerful than the great sun essence and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Great Yin Moon Essence.


    ¡°I wonder what my Dao platform will transform into under this power?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Seven Stars Dao Platform in the dan lake, which was vibrating and trembling, and saw that his Dao platform was re-condensing.


    As for what kind of Dao platform it would transform into, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t clear.


    After all, Xiao Xiyue had only roughly explained a few types of Dao platforms to him.


    And Dao platforms were like that, even if they were the same type, they would have different differences depending on the individual¡¯s cultivation method and situation.


    There was no way to generalize.


    However, Lu Changsheng knew that he currently needed a large amount of spiritual energy to support the re-condensation of his Dao platform.


    Immediately, he became like a black hole, absorbing and refining the spiritual energy from all directions, and condensing it into his Dao platform.


    ¡°Rumble!¡±


    In the dan lake, the seven-colored jade like Dao platform was becoming increasingly bright and dazzling.


    In this process, his Seven Stars Dao Platform, due to the sun and moon essences being devoured by the yin-yang fish, gradually transformed from seven colors to five colors.


    As the Yin-Yang small fish, which had swallowed the sun and moon, grew stronger, it swam out of the jade plate and circled around it.


    At this moment, a new Dao foundation began to take shape.


    The Dao platform¡¯s mysterious and profound Yin-Yang Five Elements¡¯ light slowly rotated, rising slowly from the dan lake.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    As the Dao platform rose, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart rate accelerated uncontrollably.


    His entire body¡¯s meridians relaxed, his bones crackled, and his blood flowed like a mighty river.


    With each heartbeat, his entire body¡¯s aura expanded, growing stronger from the inside out.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Finally, Lu Changsheng¡¯s Dao platform rose from the dan lake, rotating above his Dantian.


    The Dao platform displayed the colors of the Five Elements, surrounded by the Yin-Yang dual energies.


    In an instant, a boundless light burst forth from the Dao platform, almost piercing through his body.


    Accompanied by the boundless light, an unfathomable power spread out, making Lu Changsheng¡¯s hair stand on end without any wind.


    The Dao platform rose, shedding its mortal coil!


    This boundless Yin-Yang Five Elements¡¯ power flowed through Lu Changsheng¡¯s body.


    It cleansed his marrow, washing away every inch of his blood and flesh.


    Lu Changsheng had cultivated the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, and his physical body was already extraordinary, but at this moment, a large amount of impurities was still expelled.


    He didn¡¯t know how long it took.


    The light within his body dispersed, and the transformation was complete. Lu Changsheng opened his eyes.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment is complete!¡±


    His pupils seemed to have Yin-Yang energies rotating within, emitting a piercing light.


    The impurities on his body dissipated, replaced by a refreshing, clean scent.


    ¡°Is this Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his body, which was as white as jade and had been reborn.


    Feeling the power surging through his body, he revealed a satisfied smile.


    Foundation Establishment was a small goal he had been striving for.


    Now, he had finally taken this step.


    In this world, he had finally gained a certain level of self-preservation power.


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid I could slap my previous self to death with one palm now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt the boundless power within his body and thought to himself.


    After breaking through to Foundation Establishment, he felt his spiritual power had increased by more than tenfold.


    Moreover, when he broke through to Foundation Establishment, the Xuan Yuan Bead within him went into a frenzy, absorbing and spitting out spiritual energy.


    It converted the stored spiritual energy within into spiritual power.


    His body¡¯s spiritual power had increased by almost threefold based on its original foundation.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng felt unprecedented confidence and self-assurance.


    Even if he faced the red-clothed youth from before, he could take him on.


    As for killing him, that was hard to say.


    After all, through looting, he knew the other party had a hidden trump card.


    However, he had just broken through to the foundation-building stage and lacked the corresponding means for the Foundation-Building stage.


    ¡°My spiritual sense is almost 18 meters.¡±


    ¡°This aspect is my only weakness.¡±


    Lu Changsheng again examined his spiritual sense.


    Ordinary cultivators who had just broken through to Foundation Establishment had a spiritual sense of around 10 meters.


    His 18 meters, although far surpassing the average level, was indeed a weak point compared to his physical body and spiritual power.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng looked at his Dao platform in his Dantian.


    The Dao platform was like a jade plate, displaying the Five Colors, surrounded by the Yin-Yang dual energies.


    ¡°This Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Base is my foundation, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his Dao platform with a strange look on his face.


    The moment he saw his foundation, he naturally understood his foundation¡¯s information.


    Originally, his spiritual power was the Seven Stars Dao Platform, but after transforming into the Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Base, not only did his spiritual power become even more formidable.


    The Tai Yin and Tai Yang, the essence of the sun and moon, merged with the spiritual energy, transforming into the Yin-Yang dual energies.


    This Yin-Yang dual energy had two effects.


    One was to double the effect of his dual cultivation.


    The other was that, through dual cultivation, he could consume his own Yin-Yang dual energy to repair others¡¯ foundations, washing and refining their Dao base.


    A Dao base was divided into four types: incomplete, flawed, flawless, and perfect.


    His Yin-Yang dual energy could repair the cracks and flaws on an incomplete or flawed Dao base, ultimately refining it into a flawless Dao base.


    This effect was truly heaven-defying.


    Even Lu Changsheng, who didn¡¯t know much about Foundation Establishment, knew that materials that could repair Dao base cracks and flaws were extremely rare and precious, hard to come by.


    And the fact that he could consume his Yin-Yang dual energy to repair cracks and flaws, even refining it into a flawless Dao base, was truly heaven-defying.


    ¡°This Dao base effect is really tempting me to change my cultivation method.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Yin-Yang dual energy circulating on his Dao platform, his mouth twitching.


    He thought about the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique he had, a Peripheral Level technique that focused on dual cultivation.


    Naturally, if he were to modify the Yin-Yang Harmony Technique, relying on the effects of this Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Base, his cultivation progress would likely be extremely rapid.


    But he just thought about it.


    The Yin-Yang Harmony Technique was far inferior to the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique.


    Although the cultivation speed was much faster, the foundation was lacking by too much.


    Moreover, he had just reached Foundation Establishment and wanting to change his cultivation method would be very troublesome.


    If he were to change to another technique, he would likely lose 30-50% of his current cultivation.


    However, the second effect of the Yin-Yang dual energy made Lu Changsheng feel very pleased.


    He knew clearly that among his current wives, none of them had a chance to reach Foundation Establishment.


    Only Lu Miaoge had a chance to reach the Foundation Establishment.


    But even if they succeeded, it would likely be a flawed Dao base.


    It was difficult to achieve a flawless Dao base.


    In this situation, his Dao base effect came in handy.


    If his wives could forcibly reach Foundation Establishment, even if it was an incomplete Foundation Establishment, he could help them.


    ¡°If I spread this effect, I¡¯m afraid many female cultivators who have reached Foundation Establishment would be willing to come to me, even if it means giving birth to a child.¡±


    ¡°This ability to refine and repair Dao bases is indeed a Core Formation opportunity.¡±


    ¡°However, this matter must not be revealed.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, who knows what kind of old monster would catch me and use me as a tool?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He knew that this matter must not be lightly revealed.


    ¡°Now that I¡¯ve reached Foundation Establishment, shouldn¡¯t I compose a poem to celebrate?¡±


    After checking his own situation, Lu Changsheng suddenly thought of this.


    Just as he was racking his brains to come up with a poem, he suddenly sensed that something was off about Xiao Xiyue beside him.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked to the side, seeing Xiao Xiyue, who was as beautiful as a fairy, with a pure and holy aura.


    He saw that she was attempting to reach Foundation Establishment.


    She had already reached the stage of condensing her Dao base.


    But something was off about her situation, and her Dao base seemed to be having some problems.


    ¡°Not enough spiritual energy!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately realized the problem.


    According to reason, the second-grade upper-level cave should be enough for two people to reach Foundation Establishment successfully.


    But he had just broken through, condensing the Seven Stars Dao Platform, and then transformed it into the Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Base.


    At the same time, the Xuan Yuan Bead within him was crazily absorbing spiritual energy.


    It had almost drained the spiritual energy of the cave, leaving very little.


    And now Xiao Xiyue was also attempting Foundation Establishment.


    Xiao Xiyue herself was condensing a perfect Dao base, which required far more spiritual energy than ordinary people.


    In this situation, the cave¡¯s spiritual energy was insufficient, making it difficult to support Xiao Xiyue¡¯s successful condensation of her Dao base.

 Chapter 146: The Idea Of ??Establishing An Independent Family

    Xiao Xiyue sat cross-legged, her face calm and serene. She never thought that she would encounter a situation where external spiritual energy was insufficient during the critical moment of Foundation Establishment.However, she couldn¡¯t stop now, nor could she afford to stop.


    With a flick of her hand, a pile of spirit stones appeared from her storage bag, absorbing the spiritual energy within.


    Lu Changsheng noticed that most of the spirit stones were low-grade, with only a few medium-grade ones.


    This was normal, as Xiao Xiyue, despite her wealth, was only a Qi Refining cultivator.


    Lu Changsheng made a swift decision, taking out over a hundred medium-grade spirit stones he had obtained from the red-clothed youth.


    He squeezed one of the medium-grade spirit stones into powder, releasing the spiritual energy within.


    Next, a porcelain bottle appeared.


    ¡°Xiyue, Foundation Establishment pill,¡± Lu Changsheng said, pouring out the inferior Foundation Establishment pill from the bottle.


    He could see that Xiao Xiyue hadn¡¯t taken a Foundation Establishment pill.


    Although he didn¡¯t know why she hadn¡¯t prepared one, he felt it was necessary to take one, even if it was an inferior pill.


    After all, it was better than nothing.


    Moreover, the inferior pill only had a weaker effect in coordinating the three passes and transforming spiritual energy, only increasing the chances of successful Foundation Establishment by a small margin.


    However, in terms of protecting the meridians and Dantian, its effect was the same as a genuine Foundation Establishment pill.


    It could guarantee that the Foundation Establishment process wouldn¡¯t fail and wouldn¡¯t trigger a backlash.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment pill?¡± Xiao Xiyue¡¯s beautiful eyes opened slightly, surprised to see the pill in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand.


    She had seen Lu Changsheng take a Foundation Establishment pill before.


    She never thought that Lu Changsheng still had another one.


    It¡¯s worth noting that even inner sect disciples of the Blue Cloud Sect would find it difficult to exchange for a Foundation Establishment pill.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s worried expression, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s calm and peaceful heart was slightly ruffled.


    ¡°No need,¡± Xiao Xiyue said lightly.


    Her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, condensed for Foundation Establishment, relied on her mental state.


    As long as her mental state was perfect, she would definitely succeed in Foundation Establishment, without needing external aid.


    This was also why, despite being eligible, she hadn¡¯t chosen to apply for a Foundation Establishment pill.


    Moreover, her current situation was only a slight deficiency in external spiritual energy, not a complete lack of spiritual energy. It doesn¡¯t mean that she will fail in building the foundation. S~?a??h the N0v?lFir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    So, in this situation, she didn¡¯t want to waste Lu Changsheng¡¯s Foundation Establishment pill and incur another debt to him.


    ¡°Focus on your Foundation Establishment,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, ignoring Xiao Xiyue¡¯s refusal, and forced the pill into her mouth.


    Although the Foundation Establishment pill was precious, Lu Changsheng believed that things were meant to be used.


    Given Xiao Xiyue¡¯s current situation, which was risky, he wouldn¡¯t hesitate to use the pill to ensure her success.


    Otherwise, if Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Foundation Establishment failed, he would regret it.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    As the Foundation Establishment pill took effect, Xiao Xiyue immediately felt the pill¡¯s power amplifying the surrounding spiritual pressure.


    This accelerated the absorption of spiritual energy from the surroundings.


    She glanced at Lu Changsheng, who had crushed the medium-grade spirit stones, and her lips curled slightly, her heart sighing softly as she closed her eyes and focused on her Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°You think you can just clear the debt and leave?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not even born with three lifetimes, and you want to run?¡±


    Lu Changsheng naturally understood Xiao Xiyue¡¯s thoughts.


    She liked him, that was true.


    But she also wanted to repay his kindness in helping her cultivate and saving her life, and then distance herself from him, which was also true.


    In this situation, Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t let her go.


    ¡°What kind of person is this, absorbing so much spiritual energy during Foundation Establishment?¡±


    ¡°Look at this situation, shouldn¡¯t Foundation Establishment have ended already? Why is it still continuing?¡±


    ¡°This is going to affect the spiritual energy in our area!¡±


    ¡°Is this person condensing a legendary perfect dao base?¡±


    ¡°Even if it¡¯s a perfect dao base, the amount of spiritual energy absorbed wouldn¡¯t be this massive, and it wouldn¡¯t last this long, right?¡±


    The cultivators near the mountain looked up at the spiritual energy vortex swirling above, their faces filled with shock and confusion.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? The spiritual energy vortex above Xiyue¡¯s cave is still surging, and the spiritual pressure is increasing again.¡±


    ¡°When this spiritual energy vortex weakened just now, a faint colorful cloud filled the air, indicating that someone has successfully established a foundation.¡±


    ¡°But why is the spiritual pressure increasing again, as if someone is still condensing their dao base?¡±


    ¡°Could it be that two people are simultaneously attempting to establish their Foundation?¡±


    In the second cave, a young man looked towards the distant mountain peak, his brow furrowed.


    ¡°Report to the true persons, this ninth cave is rented by Rainbow Peak¡¯s Fairy Xiyue.¡±


    The Manager Han, looked at the old man in gray robes, with a few wisps of white hair, and a hint of a celestial aura, and bowed respectfully.


    ¡°Rainbow Peak, Xiao Xiyue?¡±


    This old man was the fake core true person, the guardian of Blue Cloud Market Town.


    Seeing the unusual spiritual energy, he couldn¡¯t help but come to inquire about who was attempting to establish their Foundation.


    After all, this Foundation Establishment was quite a big deal.


    If it weren¡¯t for the large Spirit Vain in Blue Cloud Market Town, this spiritual energy would affect the town¡¯s large array operation.


    ¡°Yes, true person.¡±


    ¡°At the time, Fairy Xiyue rented the cave with a friend, and said that they were going to attempt to break through to the next realm together.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t ask much at the time, but now, considering the unusual spiritual energy, it¡¯s likely that Fairy Xiyue and her friend are attempting to establish their Foundation together.¡±


    Manager Han didn¡¯t dare to hide the truth and bowed respectfully.


    Although he only had Qi Refining cultivation, he had been the manager of Blue Cloud Market Town for many years and had seen many people attempt to establish their Foundation.


    Through the unusual spiritual energy and the fact that Xiao Xiyue had rented the cave with someone, he had a rough guess.


    ¡°Uh-huh.¡±


    The fake core true person nodded slightly, understanding that Xiao Xiyue was attempting to establish her Foundation with a friend, which was why she came to Blue Cloud Market Town.


    Otherwise, given Xiao Xiyue¡¯s situation, there was no need for her to come to Blue Cloud Market Town to attempt to establish her Foundation.


    Regarding this matter, after understanding the situation, he didn¡¯t ask further questions.


    He transformed into a rainbow light and left, instructing people not to approach the cave, lest they disturb the situation inside.


    Time passed slowly, and it was unclear how much time had passed.


    The spiritual energy vortex above the cave slowly dissipated, leaving a faint rainbow mist.


    ¡°It¡¯s done!¡±


    Inside the room, Lu Changsheng gazed at the beautiful and alluring Xiao Xiyue in front of him.


    Seeing the Foundation Establishment aura surging around her, he immediately knew that Xiao Xiyue had successfully achieved Foundation Establishment.


    This brought a smile to his face.


    After all, he had been worried about the insufficient spiritual energy in the environment, which was caused by him, and had been concerned that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Foundation Establishment might fail.


    But just then, a ¡°crack¡± sound came from Xiao Xiyue¡¯s body.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.


    ¡°Xiyue, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was shocked when he saw Xiao Xiyue spitting blood. He immediately supported her and said with concern.


    He had no idea what was happening.


    How come she spit out blood and her qi became disordered just after she finished building her foundation?


    ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said, opening her beautiful eyes, which revealed a complex expression.


    She had successfully used the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, but not quite.


    Or rather, under Lu Changsheng¡¯s influence, her mental state was not perfect, with flaws remaining.


    This caused her newly established dao base to have a crack, and a large amount of spiritual energy was leaking out from the crack.


    ¡°You¡¯re still saying you¡¯re fine?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, his expression somewhat displeased.


    He immediately grasped Xiao Xiyue¡¯s wrist, preparing to examine her physical condition.


    Normally, such intimate contact between cultivators would be considered quite bold.


    But over the past year, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue had grown extremely close.


    At this moment, they wouldn¡¯t bother with such formalities, and Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t hesitate to check her condition.


    As soon as he grasped Xiao Xiyue¡¯s wrist, Lu Changsheng sensed that her body was undergoing a transformation due to the dao platform.


    However, there was also a surge of spiritual energy leaking out.


    ¡°It¡¯s because my mental state was not perfect, which has damaged my dao base,¡±


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng looked a little angry, Xiao Xiyue no longer concealed it. She pursed her lips and spoke softly.


    She didn¡¯t know if it was because of her flawed mental state, but she seemed to have lost some of her usual coldness when facing Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Damaged dao base?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, his eyebrows furrowed.


    He immediately sent a thread of his spiritual sense into Xiao Xiyue¡¯s body.


    Xiao Xiyue didn¡¯t resist Lu Changsheng¡¯s action, and soon, Lu Changsheng¡¯s spiritual sense smoothly entered Xiao Xiyue¡¯s body, seeing the radiant dao platform inside her Dantian.


    The entire dao platform was a pure white color, like jade.


    At the center of the dao platform, a faint blue-white moon was revolving.


    This was Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Profound Lunar Yin Dao Base.


    However, at this moment, there was a clear crack on the perfect, jade-like dao platform, and spiritual energy was leaking out from it.


    ¡°Xiyue¡¯s dao base has a crack, but it¡¯s still a perfect dao base.¡±


    ¡°I wonder if my Yin-Yang dual energies can repair this crack?¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the crack on the dao base, thinking of his own Yin-Yang dual energies.


    He felt a sense of coincidence. He had just condensed his Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Base.


    The Yin-Yang dual energies of his dao base could repair and refine the dao base.


    And Xiao Xiyue¡¯s dao base had a crack.


    It was Xiao Xiyue¡¯s perfect dao base that had a crack, not that her innate foundation was flawed.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you can complete your transformation and solidify your cultivation. I have a way to repair your dao base.¡±


    Lu Changsheng withdrew his spiritual sense, took a deep breath, and said to Xiao Xiyue.


    Repairing a dao base with Yin-Yang dual energies was a secret that couldn¡¯t be revealed to outsiders.


    But Xiao Xiyue was an insider, and Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t hide it from her.


    Moreover, he wanted to see the effect of his own Yin-Yang dual energies.


    ¡°Hmm, repair the dao base?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s pale, cold face revealed a hint of surprise.


    She didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to say that he could repair her dao base.


    She knew that repairing a dao base required extremely rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures.


    And her own dao base was a perfect dao base, but it had a crack due to her flawed mental state and incomplete technique.


    Repairing it would be extremely difficult.


    But at this moment, her dao platform was surging, and she was about to undergo a transformation, so she didn¡¯t think much and nodded slightly, closed her eyes, and began to condense her dao platform, preparing for her transformation.


    Seeing Xiao Xiyue close her eyes, Lu Changsheng also began to regulate his breath and meditate, solidifying his cultivation.


    At that time, he had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, and because of Xiao Xiyue¡¯s situation, he had been watching over her and didn¡¯t have time to solidify his cultivation.


    And so, the cave dwelling returned to a state of tranquility.


    Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, took a deep breath.


    After half a month, his cultivation had solidified, and his entire body¡¯s breath was calm and steady.


    After breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, not only had his cultivation improved, but his physical body and overall aura had also become more refined.


    As long as he didn¡¯t get into a fight with others, it was hard for people to see through his depth.


    ¡°Is this jade pendant a rare treasure?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s actually able to deceive even a Foundation Establishment cultivator.¡±


    Lu Changsheng checked his aura and discovered that the jade pendant given to him by the Core Formation female cultivator still had the effect of concealing his aura.


    Even he himself couldn¡¯t see through it at a glance.


    ¡°I¡¯ve reached Foundation Establishment now. If I wanted to, I could still get a free ride.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself with a faint smile.


    He remembered what the Core Formation female cultivator had said, that if he reached Foundation Establishment, she would give him an opportunity.


    Although she didn¡¯t specify what kind of opportunity, it was easy to imagine.


    However, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have any such thoughts in his mind.


    He had relied on his own hard work and perseverance to get to where he was today.


    Why would he rely on others and eat a free lunch?


    Moreover, thinking about it, as a Core Formation true person, she wouldn¡¯t give him a free ride.


    In this situation, wouldn¡¯t it be better to rely on his own efforts and enjoy the sweetness of success?


    ¡°System.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, and a system interface appeared before his eyes.


    ¡¾Name: Lu Changsheng¡¿


    ¡¾Identity: Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family Son-in-law¡¿


    ¡¾Cultivation: Foundation Establishment 1st Stage¡¿


    ¡¾Lifespan: 32/269¡¿


    ¡¾Talent: 5th-grade Spirit Root, Metallic Body (Medium-grade Spirit Body)¡¿


    ¡¾Skills: Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, Yin-Yang Harmony Technique, Immortal Posture Technique¡¿


    ¡¾Spells: Seven Stars Sword Light, Seven Stars Sword Shield, Seven Stars Sword Escape¡¿


    ¡¾Items: Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi, Golden Light Brick Talisman, Peach Blossom Gu, Black Dragon Magic Bead, Demonic Curse of Fate, Substitute Talisman, Xuan Yuan Bead, 2nd-grade Puppet¡¿


    ¡¾Techniques: Talisman Crafting (2nd grade), Puppetry (2nd grade), Spirit Slaughter (2nd grade)¡¿


    ¡¾Pets: Nine Netherworld Hound, Six-Winged Golden Silkworm¡¿


    ¡¾Descendants: 115/117¡¿


    ¡°My lifespan has increased by 109 years.¡±


    ¡°Is it because of the perfect dao base?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the change in his lifespan.


    ¡°Normally, breaking through to Foundation Establishment in Qi Refining would increase one¡¯s lifespan by a hundred years. This lifespan would fluctuate up and down depending on one¡¯s cultivation method and physical condition. Like how I cultivated a sword technique and broke through to Foundation Establishment, increasing my lifespan by 109 years, which is already considered a lot.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m 32 years old, and reaching Foundation Establishment at this age isn¡¯t bad, but it¡¯s still just the first step.¡±


    ¡°But for now, I¡¯ll try not to expose my cultivation level as much as possible, and just quietly cultivate for a few more years.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, as a Lu Family son-in-law with a 9th-grade Spirit Root, reaching Foundation Establishment at 32 would definitely attract unwanted attention and trouble.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his current age and thought to himself.


    In the cultivation world, there were always some lucky ones who managed to break through to Foundation Establishment by chance. But such lucky ones might not always be lucky in the future.


    Once his cultivation level was exposed, it was highly likely to attract trouble.


    So, unless necessary, Lu Changsheng was prepared to continue keeping his Qi Refining cultivation level hidden.


    ¡°As for the children, I¡¯ve fallen behind in recent years, and I need to catch up.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his descendants¡¯ information.


    In the past two years, due to various reasons, he had focused on cultivating and having children had been delayed, resulting in only 11 children.


    ¡°And my children are growing up and starting to cultivate, so I need to pay more attention.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of his son, Lu Xianzhi, who had already completed his Qi Refining.


    At first, Lu Changsheng had paid a lot of attention to Lu Xianzhi, but as the number of children increased and he got busier, he basically didn¡¯t have time to teach them.


    For example, Lu Xianzhi had completed his Qi Refining, but if not for the system¡¯s notification, Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t have known.


    With a slight movement of his mind, Lu Xianzhi¡¯s information appeared.


    ¡¾Name: Lu Xianzhi¡¿


    ¡¾Lifespan: 12/89¡¿


    ¡¾Talent: 9th-grade Spirit Root¡¿


    ¡¾Strength: Qi Refining 1st Stage¡¿


    ¡°Ah, 9th-grade Spirit Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son Lu Xianzhi¡¯s Spirit Root and let out a soft sigh.


    As someone who had upgraded from a 9th-grade Spirit Root to a 5th-grade Spirit Root, he knew the difference between Spirit Roots.


    His son, without a great opportunity, would at most reach the late stages of Qi Refining.


    ¡°But as my son, he¡¯s already a great opportunity in himself.¡±


    ¡°When I have the power, I¡¯ll establish my own family¡¯s spiritual land and use the Heaven And Earth Immortality Method. Who knows, maybe not just Foundation Establishment, but even Core Formation or Nascent Soul.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a soft breath.


    He also thought about establishing his own family.


    After so many years in Qingzhu Mountain, getting married and having children, he had a sense of belonging in his heart.


    He had indeed come to regard Qingzhu Mountain as half his home.


    But the idea of establishing his own cultivation family and becoming independent had never faded from his mind.


    After all, Lu Changsheng had never fully considered himself a member of the Lu Family, only regarding Qingzhu Mountain as half his home.


    So, his children, under his arrangements, had not fully integrated into the Lu Family either.


    Because Lu Changsheng was very clear in his mind.


    He and his children would eventually take a different path from the Lu Family.


    If he remained in the Lu Family, as his power continued to grow, he would likely become the Lu Family¡¯s patriarch and take control of the family.


    But Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t want that.


    Becoming the Lu Family¡¯s patriarch and taking control of the family would be a heavy responsibility in his eyes.


    He didn¡¯t want to take on that responsibility.


    He could devote his time, energy, and resources to nurturing each of his children, even if they had a 9th-grade Spirit Root.


    But he couldn¡¯t do the same for the Lu Family¡¯s children.


    And if he remained in the Lu Family and became the patriarch, he wouldn¡¯t be able to completely ignore them either.


    So, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, establishing his own family with his children was the best choice.


    As for the Lu Family, he wouldn¡¯t forget about them, and when he had the ability, he would do his best to support and help them.


    After all, he would repay the kindness he had received from the Lu Family.


    Moreover, given his current relationship with the Lu Family, it was impossible to sever ties completely.

 Chapter 147: Establishing a Familys Spirit Land, Repairing the Dao Foundation!

    ¡°Now that I¡¯ve achieved Foundation Establishment, I can start considering establishing a family clan.¡±Lu Changsheng¡¯s thoughts were racing as he thought about establishing a family clan.


    In the cultivation world, achieving Foundation Establishment wasn¡¯t considered extremely high-level.


    However, it was enough to establish a foothold and create a cultivation family clan.


    ¡°If you want to establish a cultivation family clan, you must first have a Spirit Vain blessed land.¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t even have a spirit land, establishing a family clan is just empty talk.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had learned a lot about family clans over the years.


    He knew of several major ways to obtain a spirit land.


    The first method was the simplest and most direct.


    It was to seize and occupy someone else¡¯s spirit land by force.


    This kind of thing was not uncommon in the cultivation world.


    However, few people chose to establish a family clan through this method.


    One reason was that this approach was not foolproof and could lead to future troubles.


    Another reason was that seizing someone else¡¯s spirit land without reason would damage one¡¯s reputation and moral standing.


    Moreover, it would be difficult to justify such actions morally, and it could provoke other cultivators to attack and seize the land.


    After all, you might be able to get away with it as a lone individual, but when you establish a family clan, you need to consider your reputation and the reputation of your family.


    If you still act without rules and morals, and your reputation suffers as a result, it will not only attract trouble but also make it difficult for your family clan to develop.


    Most people who chose to establish a family clan in the cultivation world did so because they had given up on their own cultivation progress.


    They would then shift their focus to cultivating their descendants and think about developing their family¡¯s foundation.


    If you establish a family clan through forceful occupation of a spirit land, it will damage your reputation and make it difficult for your family clan to develop.


    Just like when the Lu family joined forces with the Bai family to attack the Hongye Valley, it was also a legitimate cause as the two families had a feud that lasted for decades.


    When the Yu Family and the Zheng Family came to divide the spoils, they found a reason and excuse to do so.


    Therefore, seizing and occupying someone else¡¯s spirit land was not an option for Lu Changsheng.


    He couldn¡¯t bring himself to do such a thing without reason.


    Of course, if some family were to provoke him and force him to take action, he wouldn¡¯t mind doing so.


    The second way to obtain a spirit land was to cultivate one himself.


    Although Spirit Vains were scarce in the cultivation world, it was still possible to find some unclaimed Spirit Vains.


    However, these Spirit Vains usually had poor environmental conditions.


    They were often located in remote and harsh areas, or had many demonic beasts in the surrounding area, making them very dangerous.


    So, if one was willing to spend time and effort, it was still possible to find a Spirit Vain and cultivate it into a spirit land.


    However, this approach was not in Lu Changsheng¡¯s consideration.


    Firstly, he already had a rough plan for his family¡¯s future development.


    Through his puppets, talismans, and other techniques, he would cultivate his children to become skilled craftsmen.


    This would allow his family to have a stable source of income.


    Therefore, he had certain requirements for the geographical environment.


    If the environment was too remote or poor, and there were too few cultivators in the surrounding area, it would be inconvenient for business.


    Secondly, finding a suitable Spirit Vain and cultivating it into a spirit land would require a huge amount of time and effort.


    It would take years, or even decades.


    So, this approach was completely out of Lu Changsheng¡¯s consideration.


    The third way was to buy or rent a spirit land.


    Some cultivation families, when facing decline or stagnation, would choose to sell their family¡¯s spirit land to outsiders.


    However, these spirit lands were usually not very good.


    If Lu Changsheng was willing, he could easily get a first-grade Spirit Vain.


    However, cultivating a first-grade Spirit Vain into a second-grade Spirit Vain would require a huge amount of time and resources, which was not in Lu Changsheng¡¯s consideration.


    Like the Heavenly Sword Sect, Blue Cloud Sect, Falling Sunset Sect, and Mystic Spirit Sect, these large immortal sects had many Spirit Vains with good environmental conditions and geographical locations.


    These spirit lands were used to establish cultivation cities, and some were rented or sold to outsiders.


    ¡°If I could buy a spirit land under the Blue Cloud Sect, that would be a good choice.¡±


    ¡°However, these Spirit Vains are mostly rented out, and rarely sold.¡±


    ¡°Even if they are sold, it¡¯s not like anyone can buy them.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, the price of a Spirit Vain is extremely high, and it¡¯s not something I can afford right now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly, not thinking too much about it.


    With his current wealth, establishing a family clan from scratch wouldn¡¯t be easy.


    After all, a family clan was built through the accumulation of generations.


    He wanted to take a shortcut, but it would require paying a huge price.


    However, he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to establish a family clan.


    He planned to wait until his children grew up a bit more.


    ¡°The most urgent thing is to accumulate my foundation.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll consider establishing a family clan after a few years, when my Foundation Establishment power is more stable.¡±


    ¡°By then, my hundred or so children will have grown up, and they can help me, their old father, with my worries.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was very clear in his mind.


    Establishing a family clan required more than just a spirit land.


    With a spirit land, at least a large-scale formation was needed.


    Such a large formation couldn¡¯t be set up with just a set of array flags.


    It required a formation master to set it up.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t trust others to set up his family¡¯s large formation.


    Moreover, such a large formation, even a ordinary second-grade formation, was extremely expensive.


    With a formation to guard, he needed to cultivate the land, open up the spiritual fields, and plant spiritual medicines. S?a??h th? N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    He also needed to set up a puppet factory, raise spiritual beasts, and invest a lot of money and manpower.


    He could recruit outsiders or slaves to do these things.


    But the core tasks had to be controlled by his own people.


    Currently, apart from his wives, his eldest son Lu Ping¡¯an was only 13 years old.


    Moreover, Lu Ping¡¯an didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root, and many things couldn¡¯t be done without a Spirit Root.


    Lu Changsheng was very clear about all these things.


    Establishing a family clan from scratch, whether in terms of expenditure or manpower, required a huge investment and a long preparation period.


    Even with the Many Children, Many Blessings System, it wasn¡¯t easy for one person to complete the journey of several decades in just a few years.


    However, if it weren¡¯t for the Many Children, Many Blessings System, Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t have thought of establishing a family clan.


    After all, establishing a family clan was like planting a tree for future generations to enjoy.


    In the early stages, it was all hard work and no benefits.


    Moreover, most people who established family clans didn¡¯t get to enjoy the benefits in their lifetime.


    ¡°But for me, as long as I can get through the initial stage, it¡¯s fine.¡±


    ¡°Once my children grow up, I¡¯ll be happy as an old father.¡±


    ¡°By the time the family is established and thriving, I¡¯ll be able to relax and enjoy my old age.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was clear that he was different from others who established family clans.


    Most of them did so because they had given up on their own cultivation progress.


    But Lu Changsheng¡¯s approach was focused on long-term stability and a bright future, where every effort would be rewarded.


    ¡°Ah?¡±


    At this time, Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue, whose eyelashes were trembling, and her eyes slowly opened.


    He immediately showed concern and asked, ¡°Xiyue, are you awake?¡±


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue had broken through to Foundation Establishment and completed her transformation.


    Her originally icy skin and bones now seemed to have a faint, gentle glow, making her look even more pure and holy.


    ¡°The first stage of Supreme Forgetfulness, the clouds are emotionless, the moon is emotionless.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue looked at Lu Changsheng in front of her with mixed feelings.


    She had initially thought that the cloud represented men and the moon represented women.


    The cloud and moon were separated by thousands of miles, and had no connection, so the cloud was without emotions, and the moon was also without emotions.


    But her master, Yun Wanshang, had told her that the cloud reflected the moon¡¯s light, casting a colorful shadow on the ground.


    From the perspective of people on the ground, the moon was in the cloud, and the cloud surrounded the moon, the two existing together.


    Therefore, to achieve Supreme Forgetfulness, one had to experience emotions before becoming emotionless.


    However, after breaking through with the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, she had gained a new understanding.


    The cloud and moon were intertwined, the cloud surrounding the moon, the moon shining on the cloud, the two existing in a state of detachment.


    One was quiet and still, the other was ethereal and unpredictable, both without emotions, naturally the clouds are emotionless, the moon is emotionless.


    ¡°I was wrong from the start, and so was my master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue murmured to herself.


    She and Lu Changsheng had started cultivating together, both without emotions.


    That is to say, there is desire but no emotion, which corresponds to the emotionless clouds and the emotionless moon.


    But as she practiced more and more, she gradually became addicted to it, with desires and emotions.


    Although it was wrong, she knew that the ultimate goal was to forget emotions, to be without emotions, and to cut off emotional attachments.


    So when she was with Lu Changsheng, she had desire and emotions.


    But when she was alone, she would practice the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, and thus be without desire and emotions.


    It was only when she was impacted during the Foundation Establishment that she ultimately failed to cut off her emotions, and thus failed to achieve the state of no emotions.


    But because Lu Changsheng was by her side, she was able to have desire and emotions, and ultimately succeeded in her Foundation Establishment, although her Dao foundation was damaged.


    ¡°What does the second stage of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique mean, where the cloud has emotions and the moon has emotions?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue thought about the second stage of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    This was related to whether she could achieve Core Formation.


    Although her Dao foundation was damaged, and cracks appeared, making her Core Formation uncertain.


    But she couldn¡¯t give up.


    ¡°Xiyue, how are you? Are you okay?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue, who had just opened her eyes, and asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Xiao Xiyue lightly shook her head.


    She could feel that when facing Lu Changsheng, her heart was never truly calm and peaceful, unable to achieve the state of Supreme Forgetfulness.


    She then raised her hand, and put on a white dress, with her black hair flowing down to her waist.


    Although the two were already intimate.


    But thinking about her breakthrough process, Xiao Xiyue felt a bit shy.


    ¡°Xiyue, since you¡¯re okay, let me take a look and see if I can repair your Dao foundation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue, who was wearing a dress, with her black hair flowing down, and her Immortal Qi naturally perfect, without any artificiality.


    ¡°Repair my Dao foundation?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue looked at Lu Changsheng, still with some surprise.


    After all, this was an astonishing thing.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, my Dao foundation, which I condensed during Foundation Establishment, is called the Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Base. This Yin-Yang Qi¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hide it, and explained the effects of his Dao foundation to Xiao Xiyue.


    Xiao Xiyue heard this and her beautiful eyes revealed a few hints of surprise, as if she was surprised that such a Dao foundation existed.


    At the same time, her snowy face suddenly revealed a hint of redness.


    She had read many books about Foundation Establishment.


    She knew about many perfect Dao bases.


    But she had never heard of a Dao foundation like Lu Changsheng¡¯s.


    Not to mention that the effects of this Dao foundation are too extraordinary.


    Just the way to repair the Dao foundation, which requires dual cultivation, made her feel like Lu Changsheng was deceiving her.


    ¡°Xiyue, don¡¯t you trust me?¡± Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue, who didn¡¯t speak, and her clear and cold eyes revealed a hint of distrust.


    ¡°I naturally trust you,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s lips, which were as tender as jade, lightly pursed.


    Although she said so, she still didn¡¯t quite believe that such a Dao foundation existed.


    But thinking about her upcoming return to the Blue Cloud Sect, she let out a soft sigh and agreed to Lu Changsheng¡¯s proposal.


    Lu Changsheng also saw that Xiao Xiyue still had some doubts.


    He immediately wanted to prove himself with actions, showing that he, Lu Changsheng, was a true gentleman.


    How could he deceive her for his own desires?


    Suddenly, a soft, gentle, and soothing melody began to play.


    It was as if a harmonious and grand symphony had begun.


    No one knew how much time had passed.


    The fairy¡¯s clear and holy face was flushed with excitement, no longer calm and peaceful like still water.


    Her eyes, which were as clear as the moon, also seemed a bit dazed.


    ¡°Ah~¡±


    Suddenly, the fairy¡¯s head tilted back, and her black hair danced in the air.


    Her delicate and flawless chin lifted, and her slender and elegant neck seemed to bend like a swan¡¯s neck.


    Her tender lips emitted a soft, pleasant hum, and a thread of fragrance flowed out.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    As the Yin-Yang Qi entered Xiao Xiyue¡¯s body, Lu Changsheng also let out a long sigh.


    He hugged Xiao Xiyue, who was covered in sweat, and probed her body with his divine sense.


    He checked how the Yin-Yang Qi was repairing her Dao foundation.


    After all, he knew about this, but it was also his first time trying it.


    Moreover, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s situation was a bit special.


    But he saw that the Yin-Yang Qi had transformed into a Yin-Yang fish, entering Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Dantian.


    Later, it circled around Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Profound Lunar Yin Dao Base.


    During the process, a faint Yin-Yang Qi spread across the cracks on the Dao platform.


    ¡°Xiyue, how is it? Is there any effect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked Xiao Xiyue after a while.


    He could see that the Yin-Yang Qi should be repairing her Dao foundation.


    But the cracks on the Dao platform didn¡¯t seem to have changed much.


    He couldn¡¯t see whether the Dao platform was being repaired under the nourishment of the Yin-Yang Qi.


    Xiao Xiyue struggled to prop herself up, her soft and weak body pale and flushed.


    Her slender hands gently touched her slightly swollen abdomen, and she closed her eyes to sense the changes in her Dao platform.


    At this moment, she could clearly feel that her Dao platform was being repaired under the nourishment of the Yin-Yang Qi.


    What surprised her even more was that the Yin-Yang Qi was resonating with her Profound Lunar Yin Dao Base.


    It made her feel that if she had enough Yin-Yang Qi, her Profound Lunar Yin Dao Base would not only be repaired but also undergo some kind of transformation.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    The effect of the Yin-Yang Qi made Xiao Xiyue¡¯s heart tremble.


    Her beautiful face lit up, and she looked at Lu Changsheng, unsure of what to say.


    Her Dao heart had a flaw, which damaged her Dao foundation, and her inner self was not at peace.


    Now, seeing that her Dao foundation could be truly repaired, and even further transformed, her emotions were stirred.


    ¡°Xiyue, how is it? Didn¡¯t I tell you I wouldn¡¯t deceive you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s expression and knew that the Yin-Yang Qi was effective.


    He let out a soft hum, slightly displeased, and pinched her snow-white skin.


    He saw that Xiao Xiyue didn¡¯t quite believe that he could repair her Dao foundation earlier.


    ¡°Changseng, I was wrong.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s voice was soft and gentle, her eyes filled with tears, as she leaned against Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest.


    Her entire person seemed to have lost some of her calm and gained some femininity.


    Usually, her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique could calm her heart and prevent emotional disturbances.


    But the dual cultivation just now had almost rendered her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique ineffective.


    And she didn¡¯t try to use her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique to suppress her emotions.


    Nor did she let her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique automatically take effect.


    It was as if she had quietly realized the second stage of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, the mystery of ¡®clouds having emotions, and the moon having emotions¡¯.


    The moon, accompanied by the clouds, shone even brighter.


    The clouds, illuminated by the moon, seemed even more lively and carefree.


    If she stood on the ground and looked up, watching the two resonate with each other, it would create a beautiful scenery like a painting.


    ¡°It¡¯s good that you know you were wrong.¡±


    ¡°Tell me, how is this effect?¡±


    ¡°How many times will it take to repair your Dao foundation¡¯s cracks?¡±


    Lu Changsheng observed through his divine sense and saw that this was not something that could be repaired in one or two attempts, but would require multiple treatments.


    ¡°Maybe dozens of times.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face turned slightly red as she estimated the number.


    Thinking about the number, she realized that she would have to dual cultivate with Lu Changsheng many times, which made her lower her head in shyness.


    She was originally planning to return to the Blue Cloud Sect.


    But if she needed to repair her Dao foundation, how could she go back?


    ¡°Several dozen times.¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.


    His Yin-Yang Qi was not just a simple technique, but a precious treasure of the human body.


    Each time it was consumed, it would take a long time to recover through cultivation.


    For example, the Yin-Yang Qi he had just consumed would take about half a month to recover.


    If Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Dao foundation needed 50 times to repair, it would take about one to two years.


    For a cultivator, one to two years to repair a Dao foundation crack was not a long time.


    ¡°Changsheng, your Yin-Yang Qi not only repairs my Dao foundation but also resonates with it.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue continued to speak, explaining the effects of the Yin-Yang Qi on her Dao foundation.


    ¡°Ah, is there such an effect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was also surprised to hear this.


    He didn¡¯t know that his Yin-Yang Qi had such an effect.


    If his Yin-Yang Qi could further improve a perfect Dao base, that would be too extraordinary.


    ¡°Wait, could this effect be because the Seven Stars Dao Platform was advanced to the Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Base and merged with your Profound Lunar Yin Moon Essence?¡±


    ¡°After all, your Profound Lunar Yin Moon Essence and your Dao foundation come from the same source, which is why the Yin-Yang Qi has an additional effect on your Dao foundation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He felt that if he could further improve a perfect Dao base, it would be too extraordinary.


    He immediately shared his speculation with Xiao Xiyue.


    Xiao Xiyue was also surprised to hear this.


    She didn¡¯t expect that Lu Changsheng¡¯s Yin-Yang Qi would be related to her Profound Lunar Yin Moon Essence and the Great Sun Essence.


    However, she didn¡¯t fully understand the situation either.


    After all, her knowledge about Dao foundations was limited.


    ¡°Xiyue, approximately how many times will your Dao foundation undergo a transformation?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked again.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Xiao Xiyue lightly shook her head.


    She could only feel that the Yin-Yang Qi was resonating with her Dao foundation during the repair process.


    She felt that under the baptism of yin and yang, her Dao foundation would undergo some kind of transformation.


    ¡°No worries, as long as your cultivation is deep, even an iron rod can be ground into a needle.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Xiyue, I¡¯ll definitely help you repair your Dao foundation and assist you in taking it to the next level.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face was filled with deep emotions, his tone heavy with sincerity as he spoke.


    ¡°Hmm~¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s head slightly tilted upwards, her cheeks flushed red, and she let out a soft hum under Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions.


    ¡°By the way, Xiyue, I have a cultivation method that not only benefits cultivation but might also be useful for repairing your Dao foundation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of his Emotional Silk Technique and mentioned it to Xiao Xiyue.


    He also wanted to try out another effect of his Dao foundation.

 Chapter 148: If Youre Not Satisfied, Have a Few Kids

    A few days later, the sky cleared and the clouds and rain stopped.¡°Ah~¡±


    Lu Changsheng sat up.


    He took out three pills and swallowed them, holding two spirit stones in his hand, and began to cultivate, absorbing a large amount of pure spiritual energy.


    At the next moment, a droplet of liquid-like spiritual power, resembling a seven-colored jade, was generated in his Dantian.


    It merged into the colorful pill lake.


    Causing the pill lake to ripple and expand slightly.


    ¡°Wow, this effect is simply astonishing.¡±


    ¡°However, it seems that my dual cultivation with Xiyue also has an amplifying effect!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was also surprised by the condensation of a droplet of liquid spiritual power within himself.


    Since breaking through the Qi Refining stage and entering the Foundation Establishment stage, he had condensed a total of 100 droplets of liquid spiritual power in his pill lake.


    When the total amount of liquid spiritual power reached 150 droplets, he could attempt to break through to the second stage of Foundation Establishment.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t expect that his dual cultivation with Xiao Xiyue for several days would directly condense a droplet of liquid spiritual power.


    This speed was truly astonishing.


    ¡°Based on my current cultivation speed, it would take me about two months to condense a droplet of liquid spiritual power.¡±


    ¡°So, this dual cultivation with Xiyue is equivalent to two months of bitter cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Previously, his dual cultivation with Lu Miaoge for several days was equivalent to about half a month of bitter cultivation.


    But with Xiao Xiyue, it was equivalent to two months of bitter cultivation.


    This made Lu Changsheng suspect that it wasn¡¯t just the Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Base that was amplifying the effects of dual cultivation.


    There was also an additional amplification effect from his dual cultivation with Xiao Xiyue.


    However, he didn¡¯t get too greedy.


    The spiritual power cultivated in this way would ultimately not be as stable as the spiritual power he cultivated through steady and gradual practice.


    It also required time to consolidate.


    Otherwise, it would lead to a shallow foundation.


    So, it was okay to indulge occasionally, treating it as a pleasure between husband and wife.


    ¡°But now that I have established my foundation, I can condense the ¡®Seven Stars Heart Lamp¡¯. This heart lamp can not only remove the poison from my body, but also calm my mind.¡±


    ¡°It also has the effect of burning the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, accelerating cultivation, condensing spiritual power, and improving the foundation!¡±


    ¡°So, it¡¯s not a big problem to indulge occasionally.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also thought of the Seven Stars Heart Lamp that he had been thinking about.


    This lamp not only assisted in cultivation but also had combat capabilities.


    It could enhance his combat power in the Foundation Establishment stage.


    At this time, Xiao Xiyue also opened her eyes from her meditation, her clear and beautiful eyes gazing at Lu Changsheng with a gentle and loving expression.


    The Emotional Silk Technique is not a cultivation method for absorbing essence.


    It¡¯s a superior dual cultivation method.


    Not only does it benefit Lu Changsheng, but it also benefits Xiao Xiyue.


    Especially after these few days of dual cultivation, Xiao Xiyue has gained a deeper understanding of the second stage of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, ¡°Clouds have emotions, moon has emotions¡±.


    ¡°Xiyue, have I broken your Supreme Forgetfulness Technique again?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face full of tenderness and love, hugged her, and said with a smile.


    He knew that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Supreme Forgetfulness Technique would make her lose emotions and become increasingly indifferent as she cultivated.


    Although he didn¡¯t want her to become like that.


    But seeing Xiao Xiyue recover her gentle and soft demeanor after breaking through the Foundation Establishment stage, he couldn¡¯t help but worry.


    Worrying that she might have some problems with her foundation or cultivation.


    ¡°Yes, in front of Changsheng, how could I achieve the Supreme Forgetfulness?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said quietly.


    Her eyes, however, were filled with deep emotions.


    It was precisely this deep emotion that damaged her foundation.


    And this deep emotion, after completing the Foundation Establishment stage, began to spread again in her heart as they dual cultivated.


    She didn¡¯t suppress this emotion, letting it spread and ferment.


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s demeanor and knew that she should be fine.


    He then pinched her nose and lightly laughed, saying, ¡°In that case, Xiyue, wouldn¡¯t you have to cultivate by my side for a lifetime?¡±


    ¡°Yes, if I couldn¡¯t break through the Supreme Forgetfulness, I would have to cultivate by your side for a lifetime,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said with a playful face, trying to appear carefree.


    But her heart was trembling violently.


    Realizing that breaking through the second stage of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, ¡°Clouds have emotions, moon has emotions¡±, was as difficult as climbing to the heavens.


    She had emotions for Lu Changsheng, but she couldn¡¯t give up her pursuit of the Dao.


    ¡°Xiyue, since you have this heart, why bother with the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    This Supreme Forgetfulness Technique was indeed powerful.


    But in his opinion, the side effects were too great.


    Xiao Xiyue heard this and lowered her eyes, biting her lip.


    She was momentarily speechless.


    This Supreme Forgetfulness Technique was not like other cultivation methods that could be easily modified.


    Especially since she had just broken through the Foundation Establishment stage, she would have to completely disperse her cultivation and start over if she wanted to modify it.


    She was also unwilling to give up on the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    Because only by cultivating this Supreme Forgetfulness Technique could she walk further on the path of immortality and see a broader world in the future.


    ¡°I just said it casually, Xiyue, you don¡¯t need to take it to heart.¡±


    ¡°Besides, I believe that there must be a way to achieve both goals.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s expression, and his heart skipped a beat as he spoke in a gentle tone.


    He knew that the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique was a fundamental part of Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cultivation, and his words were forcing her to choose between her emotions and her cultivation, which was a difficult decision.


    He could understand this and wouldn¡¯t force her.


    Moreover, he believed that he could find a way to achieve both goals in the future.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said softly, her voice trembling slightly.


    In her heart, she felt not only love but also deep guilt towards Lu Changsheng.


    The more Lu Changsheng treated her with kindness, the more guilty she felt.


    Because she knew that her love for Lu Changsheng was not pure.


    She had also borrowed his cultivation to improve her own, and in this situation, Lu Changsheng had always been tolerant of her, giving her Foundation Establishment pills and helping her repair her foundation without seeking anything in return, which made her feel extremely guilty.


    ¡°What¡¯s there to apologize for between us?¡±


    ¡°If you really can¡¯t bear to part with me, then let¡¯s have a few kids together.¡±


    ¡°It can also serve as a memento of our relationship, and I can look at the kids and remember you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a half-joking tone.


    ¡°Have kids.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue heard this and her heart skipped a beat, her face flushing slightly.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng loved kids, but she had never thought about having children before.


    Or rather, most cultivators, unless they had given up on their immortal path, wouldn¡¯t consider having children, especially someone like Xiao Xiyue, who was still in her prime and had a bright future ahead of her.


    Now that Lu Changsheng had brought it up, Xiao Xiyue couldn¡¯t help but think about it.


    Thinking about leaving a child for Lu Changsheng, so that someone could accompany him when she left.


    But the thought of having children also made her feel a sense of unknown fear.


    She remembered what people had said when she was young, that having children was like passing through the Ghost Gate of childbirth.


    She thought about it, and if she had a child, wouldn¡¯t the child be without a mother if she wasn¡¯t around, and wouldn¡¯t they be bullied?


    For a moment, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s heart was racing, and her thoughts were in disarray.


    ¡°What are you thinking about?¡±


    ¡°Are you thinking about what to name our future child?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, laughing lightly.


    He looked at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s blushing face, her expression a mix of embarrassment and complexity.


    He had only jokingly suggested having a child, and didn¡¯t really mean it.


    After all, Xiao Xiyue was a Core Formation master¡¯s disciple.


    He didn¡¯t dare to ask her to have a child with him.


    ¡°Hmph, who said I¡¯d have a child with you?¡± Xiao Xiyue said, playfully hitting Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest with her fist, her expression a mix of anger and playfulness.


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s demeanor, and couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    The two of them chatted for a while.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to buy some things in Blue Cloud Market Town, and then head back to Qingzhu Mountain,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°Are you coming with me to Hongye Valley or not?¡± he asked.


    Cultivating with Xiao Xiyue in Blue Cloud Market Town had been quite enjoyable.


    But he was a family man, after all.


    He had a family with wives and children waiting for him back home.


    He had been away for over five months, and it was time to go back.


    So he thought that after buying the materials for the Seven Stars Heart Lamp in Blue Cloud Market Town, he would head back to Qingzhu Mountain, or maybe Hongye Valley.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been away for so long, and now that I¡¯ve succeeded in Foundation Establishment, I should go back,¡± Xiao Xiyue said softly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll come find you again later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in agreement.


    The two of them didn¡¯t linger any longer.


    They packed their things, cleaned up the cave, and prepared to leave.


    As they left, Lu Changsheng put on his mask and magical weapons again.


    Reverting to the previous disguise.


    This mask was no longer the low-grade magical weapon, the Hundred Transformation Mask, that he had initially purchased. It was a high-grade magical weapon mask with similar effects.


    After disguising himself, unless someone was a Foundation Establishment cultivator who could use spiritual eye techniques, it was generally impossible to see through the disguise.


    Xiao Xiyue, on the other hand, had not disguised herself. She had already revealed her identity by taking out her token and renting the cave dwelling.


    Moreover, her situation was different from Lu Changsheng¡¯s, and she didn¡¯t have any concerns about being discovered.


    The two of them opened the cave dwelling, preparing to head down the mountain and return the cave dwelling.


    Not far away, a young man sensed Xiao Xiyue¡¯s presence in the cave dwelling and suddenly opened it with a loud ¡°boom¡± sound.


    He immediately stood up, preparing to congratulate her.


    But when he saw Xiao Xiyue walking out of the cave dwelling with a plain-looking man, his expression turned cold, and his face darkened, looking quite unpleasant.


    ¡°Master Meng?¡±


    At this time, Xiao Xiyue also saw the young man and looked surprised.


    ¡°I heard that Master Xiyue was here to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, so I came to congratulate you.¡±


    Meng Yibai looked at Xiao Xiyue and Lu Changsheng with an expressionless face.


    After speaking, he turned around, looking unhappy, and transformed into a streak of light, entering a nearby cave dwelling.


    He had learned that Xiao Xiyue had rented the cave dwelling to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.


    And through his observation of the heavenly and earthly spiritual aura, he knew that Xiao Xiyue had successfully broken through.


    So, he had been waiting outside for half a month.


    He was waiting for Xiao Xiyue to come out, and then he would go congratulate her.


    But he never expected that the second person to come out of the cave dwelling would be a man.


    And the two of them were being so intimate.


    He had previously observed the heavenly and earthly spiritual aura and guessed that there were two people breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage in the cave dwelling.


    But he didn¡¯t think it would be a man.


    After all, Xiao Xiyue was known for being cold and aloof in the Blue Cloud Sect.


    She rarely interacted with people, let alone men.


    But now, the usually cold and noble Xiao Xiyue was smiling and being intimate with a man.


    Thinking about the two of them not only breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage together but also living in the cave dwelling for several months¡­


    ¡°Bastard!¡±


    Meng Yibai gritted his teeth and punched the wall of the cave dwelling.


    He had been waiting outside for so long, thinking that he would be the first to congratulate her, and he even prepared a gift.


    But the result was this scene.


    At this moment, seeing this situation, the already proud and arrogant Meng Yibai couldn¡¯t take it.


    ¡°Who is this person? Why can¡¯t I remember anyone in the sect who is close to Master Xiyue?¡±


    Meng Yibai thought about Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance, pondering in his mind.


    ¡°This man¡¯s name is Meng Yibai, the grandson of a false core master in our sect.¡±


    ¡°I guess he just happened to hear that I was building my foundation in the market, so he came to congratulate me.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue saw Meng Yibai¡¯s unpleasant expression and directly left, explaining to avoid Lu Changsheng¡¯s misunderstanding.


    ¡°This person must have some feelings for Xiyue.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, his expression wouldn¡¯t be so dark.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw this scene and lightly laughed.


    He guessed that the other person must be one of Xiao Xiyue¡¯s pursuers.


    Otherwise, his expression wouldn¡¯t have changed so much.


    He also secretly thought that it was good that he had disguised himself.


    Who knows, he might have been hated by someone.


    After all, these kinds of romantic entanglements were unpredictable.


    ¡°Ah.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue lightly nodded, responding with a sound.


    Although she cultivated the Dao technique of forgetting emotions, her emotions were still calm and indifferent.


    But she wasn¡¯t unaware of human emotions and worldly affairs.


    She naturally knew that the other person had intentions. S?a??h th? N?v?l(F)ire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If the Blue Cloud Sect disciples knew their Fairy Xiyue was being pursued by me, wouldn¡¯t I be chased to the ends of the earth?¡±


    Lu Changsheng joked.


    He didn¡¯t mind this kind of thing.


    In Xiao Xiyue¡¯s situation, if she didn¡¯t have any pursuers in the Blue Cloud Sect, he wouldn¡¯t believe it.


    Just like when they were in Julong Market, Lu Miaoge also had many pursuers.


    But in the end, it was he, Lu Changsheng, who was more charming and got the beauty.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to exaggerate.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue heard this and smiled slightly.


    Her heart also felt a bit of joy.


    The two of them then arrived at the rental cave dwelling office.


    Manager Han saw Xiao Xiyue and Lu Changsheng coming.


    Looking at their demeanor, he knew that they had successfully broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage.


    One reason was that the heavenly and earthly spiritual aura had indicated their success.


    Another reason was that if they had failed to break through, even with a Foundation Establishment pill, their breathing would be weak and disordered within a short period of time.


    Xiao Xiyue and Lu Changsheng¡¯s bodies were filled with powerful Qi, like a deep ocean, making it impossible to detect any weakness or disorder.


    ¡°Congratulations, Master Xiao, on successfully establishing your Foundation! Congratulations, senior, on your successful Foundation Establishment! A bright future awaits for you guys!¡±


    The Manager Han immediately bowed and congratulated them.


    Now that Xiao Xiyue had broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, her seniority naturally increased.


    Before, he could still call her junior sister because he joined the school earlier and was older.


    Now, of course, he had to address her as ¡°Master¡±, and Lu Changsheng as ¡°senior¡±.


    ¡°Master Xiao, when you were establishing your Foundation, Master Du and Meng Yibai came to visit you.¡±


    ¡°Master Du knew you were attempting to establish your Foundation and instructed others not to disturb you.¡±


    The Manager Han continued to speak, reminding Xiao Xiyue.


    Although this was not a major issue, he felt it was necessary to mention it to Xiao Xiyue.


    After all, Xiao Xiyue was not only a Core Formation true persons¡¯ disciple but had also successfully established her Foundation. If he could leave a good impression, it might be beneficial in the future.


    Xiao Xiyue nodded slightly upon hearing this.


    She had just seen Meng Yibai.


    As for Master Du, she knew that he was the Blue Cloud Market Town¡¯s seated true person.


    The fact that he had instructed others not to disturb her was clearly a gesture of goodwill.


    ¡°Thank you, Senior Han.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue slightly bowed in gratitude.


    She naturally knew that in the Blue Cloud Sect, once one broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage, their status would greatly increase.


    Ordinary Qi Refining disciples would have to address Foundation Establishment disciples as ¡°Master¡±.


    However, she was still not accustomed to this form of address.


    Especially since the Manager Han, was twenty to thirty years older than her.


    ¡°Fairy Xiyue and that person seem to have an extraordinary relationship.¡±


    ¡°They not only established their Foundation together but also spent so much time together in the cave.¡±


    After Xiao Xiyue and Lu Changsheng left, Manager Han secretly felt a sense of shock.


    He had previously sensed that Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s relationship was not ordinary.


    This was why he mentioned about Master Du and Meng Yibai.


    After all, that youngster Meng was not someone with a good temper.


    If he saw Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s relationship, he might cause trouble.


    ¡°But what does this have to do with me?¡±


    The Manager Han, shook his head, not wanting to think too much about it.


    He had been a manager for many years and knew that some things were better left unexplored.


    ¡°Changeseng, that Mansger Du is also a senior in our sect. Since I¡¯ve come this far, I should go pay my respects.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said to Lu Changsheng.


    If she didn¡¯t know, it wouldn¡¯t matter.


    But since Master Du knew she was here, not going to pay her respects would be impolite.


    ¡°Alright, you go.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go buy some things too.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and nodded, indicating that he would buy what he needed and then head back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s expression returned to its usual calm, with a hint of softness.


    She then gave Lu Changsheng a gentle hug.


    Meng Yibai, who had just come down from the Core Peak, saw this scene and his already unpleasant face turned even uglier.


    Previously, he could comfort himself that the two were just friends, so it was okay if they were a bit intimate.


    But now, seeing Xiao Xiyue initiate a hug with Lu Changsheng, he couldn¡¯t believe they didn¡¯t have a relationship.


    He walked towards the cave residence with an expressionless face.


    ¡°It seems I need to be more cautious around this person.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also saw Meng Yibai¡¯s expressionless face and thought to himself.


    As a man, he naturally understood men.


    He could see that Meng Yibai, who exuded a strong and proud aura, was definitely a proud and arrogant person.


    Seeing the person he pursued being intimate with someone else, he might become unhappy and harbor ill intentions.


    The two of them parted ways, and Lu Changsheng headed towards the inner city.


    He was going to take care of some things on his body and purchase some materials.

 Chapter 149: Golden Armor Warrior, The Way To Enter Blue Cloud Sect

    After arriving at the inner city, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t immediately start purchasing and processing the items on him.Instead, he first found a large inn, booked a room, and changed into a new set of clothes.


    After all, he had gained some experience from his time at Julong Market, so he didn¡¯t want to draw attention to himself.


    At this time, Lu Changsheng also remembered the ¡®Golden Armor Bean Mother¡¯ in his system space.


    Since he had been with Xiao Xiyue for a while, he hadn¡¯t extracted it yet.


    ¡°Extract.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his system space, and his spirit stirred slightly.


    Immediately, a golden bean the size of a chicken egg appeared before him.


    At the same time, detailed information about the ¡®Golden Armor Bean Mother¡¯ appeared in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    The Golden Armor Bean Mother could transform into a second-rank Golden Armor Warrior and could also be planted to cultivate spirit beans.


    The information about this Golden Armor Warrior was similar to what he had previously guessed.


    It was similar to puppets and demonic beasts.


    Or, it was something between puppets and demonic beasts.


    Compared to puppets, it had more autonomy.


    It didn¡¯t require spiritual control and could take simple orders to act.


    But compared to demonic beasts, it had less autonomy.


    It could only follow orders and didn¡¯t have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.


    However, this Golden Armor Warrior didn¡¯t consume spirit stones like puppets, nor did it need to eat and drink like demonic beasts. It could absorb and store spiritual energy on its own, and when it was depleted, it would slowly recover when placed in spiritual soil.


    ¡°This Golden Armor Warrior transformed by the Golden Armor Bean Mother has the strength of a late-second-rank warrior.¡±


    ¡°Even though it doesn¡¯t have high autonomy and not many magical abilities, it¡¯s equivalent to a high-quality second-rank puppet.¡±


    ¡°It wouldn¡¯t be a problem facing a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the middle stage.¡±


    Lu Changsheng now had a rough understanding of the Golden Armor Bean Mother¡¯s combat power.


    Its combat power was relatively single-minded.


    It leaned towards close-range melee combat.


    Similar to puppets.


    If it went all out, ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators would have a hard time defending against it.


    ¡°However, as I guessed, the main function of this Golden Armor Bean Mother is to cultivate and breed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face revealed a faint smile.


    He understood the Golden Armor Bean Mother¡¯s cultivation and breeding process.


    It would take three years to sprout, three years to grow leaves, three years to bloom, and three years to produce beans.


    In other words, it would take twelve years to complete one breeding cycle and produce fruit.


    Each time, he could harvest five to ten Golden Armor Beans.


    These Golden Armor Beans could all transform into Golden Armor Warriors.


    However, their strength was not as high as the Golden Armor Bean Mother.


    They only had the strength of a late-first-rank warrior.


    Roughly equivalent to a high-quality first-rank puppet.


    ¡°Twelve years for one harvest, the cycle is a bit long.¡±


    ¡°And these Golden Armor Beans can¡¯t be planted and bred like the Golden Armor Bean Mother.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, I could build a Golden Armor Warrior army.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt a hint of regret in his heart.


    When he had obtained the second-rank Puppetry Technique, he had thought of building a puppet army and using puppet naval warfare.


    But the cost of building puppets was too high, and he needed to control them himself, so he had to give up.


    However, these Golden Armor Beans could be cultivated, and as long as he gave simple orders, they could do tasks.


    This made him think of this aspect again.


    Unfortunately, these Golden Armor Beans also had flaws.


    ¡°If it¡¯s not necessary, this Golden Armor Bean Mother can¡¯t be used for battle.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, it would be damaged, and it wouldn¡¯t be able to produce beans, which would be a loss.¡±


    ¡°After all, the Golden Armor Warriors transformed from these Golden Armor Beans are extremely convenient, whether it¡¯s for battle, cultivating spiritual fields, forging puppet parts, or doing simple tasks.¡±


    ¡°They don¡¯t need human control, don¡¯t need to eat or drink, and don¡¯t need rest. As long as they have enough spiritual energy, they can work non-stop.¡±


    ¡°If they¡¯re exhausted or damaged, as long as it¡¯s not too severe, they can recover by being buried in spiritual soil and nurtured.¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.


    He realized that this Golden Armor Bean Mother was not meant to transform into a Golden Armor Warrior for battle.


    But rather, it was meant to continuously cultivate labor forces.


    In the future, when he established his family, many things, such as the puppet factory he had envisioned, could be done by the Golden Armor Warriors transformed from the Golden Armor Beans.


    ¡°I wonder if I can extract another Dao Soldier like the Golden Armor Bean Mother.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s interest in Dao Soldiers increased.


    He also prepared to visit the bookstore in Blue Cloud Market Town to see if there were any introductions to Dao Soldiers.


    After putting the Golden Armor Bean Mother away in his spiritual pet bag, Lu Changsheng went out.


    First, he visited two magical weapons shops and exchanged his unused magical weapons for spirit stones.


    He got a total of 6,300 spirit stones for four high-quality magical weapons and three top-quality magical weapons.


    These magical weapons were still in good condition, so he sold them.


    As for the three spiritual weapons he had obtained from the red-clothed youth, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t sell them.


    Now that he had broken through to Foundation Establishment, his magical weapons naturally needed to be updated.


    The other party¡¯s Forest White Flying Sword was not bad.


    It was a medium-grade spiritual weapon.


    So he kept it for himself.


    The blood-colored scissors, although damaged, could still be used.


    As for the Red Phoenix Cult bead, since it was the other party¡¯s life-bound spiritual weapon, using it would greatly reduce its power.


    But thinking that it was a life-bound spiritual weapon, it might be recognized by the other party¡¯s acquaintances, so Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t sell it, planning to deal with it later.


    Next, Lu Changsheng inquired about the location of the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall.


    He changed into a new set of clothes and headed towards the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall.


    He had all the common materials needed for the Seven Stars Heart Lamp.


    The remaining materials were relatively rare spiritual materials.


    They were hard to find in ordinary shops.


    He could only find them in large commercial halls or big shops.


    Moreover, aside from buying materials for the Seven Stars Heart Lamp, Lu Changsheng also planned to buy a second-rank Talisman pen and materials for drawing second grade high-quality talismans.


    At the peak of Qi Refining, he could only draw second grade low-level Talismans and barely managed to draw medium-level Talismans.


    Now that he had broken through to Foundation Establishment, he could almost draw second grade high-quality talismans.


    Naturally, you have to draw some Talismans to carry with you for self-defense.


    ¡°Welcome to Blue Cloud Commercial Hall. Do you need to buy or sell something?¡±


    Lu Changsheng had just entered the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall when a beautiful female cultivator in a Blue Cloud Commercial Hall uniform approached him.


    ¡°Both,¡± Lu Changsheng replied casually.


    The female cultivator led him to a seat, poured him a cup of tea, and asked, ¡°What materials do you want to sell? Please let me take a look.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out a storage bag and placed it on the table. ¡°I want to sell these materials. Please estimate the price.¡±


    The female cultivator smiled politely and began to examine the materials. ¡°Please wait a moment.¡±


    After a while, she said respectfully, ¡°Sir, I¡¯ve estimated the price of the materials you want to sell. The total price is 3,391 spirit stones. How do you feel about it?¡±


    ¡°If you need to, I can list the price of each item for you.¡±


    The female cultivator¡¯s body was tightly wrapped in her uniform, accentuating her curves, making her extremely alluring.


    ¡°No need, I¡¯ll just take this price,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He had roughly estimated the value of the materials himself, which was around 5,000 spirit stones. But the value was one thing, and selling them was another.


    It was hard to sell them, and buying them was also troublesome.


    Places like Blue Cloud Commercial Hall usually bought materials at around 60-70% of their value.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll finalize the price for you,¡± the female cultivator said, taking out a storage bag and putting the materials away.


    But she didn¡¯t hurry to settle the spirit stones, instead asking, ¡°You said you wanted to buy and sell. What do you need to buy?¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t say much, just handed over a list.


    The female cultivator took the list and looked at it, her eyes lighting up. She saw that it was a big deal.


    She immediately took out a jade book and checked the inventory information of the materials on the list.


    ¡°Sir, I¡¯ve checked, and we only have Starlight Sand, Heavenly Silk, Dragon Blood Soil, and Heavenly Silver.¡±


    ¡°We don¡¯t have Seven-Color Copper and Earth Fire Stone at the moment. If you need them, we can help you purchase them.¡±


    The female cultivator handed Lu Changsheng a jade book, which displayed the images of the materials he wanted to buy.


    Below each image were the inventory, price, and introduction.


    Starlight Sand, 1,000 spirit stones per two liang.


    Heavenly Silk, 250 spirit stones per root.


    Dragon Blood Soil, 530 spirit stones per portion.


    Heavenly Silver, 100 spirit stones per two liang.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the prices and couldn¡¯t help but gasp.


    The price of a low-grade spiritual weapon was around 3,000-4,000 spirit stones.


    He was making a life-bound spiritual weapon, and the materials alone would cost nearly 10,000 spirit stones, making him feel a bit heartbroken.


    ¡°Five liang of Starlight Sand, nine roots of Heavenly Silk, two portions of Dragon Blood Soil, and one jin of Heavenly Silver,¡± Lu Changsheng said, sighing inwardly.


    It was just that as his cultivation level increased, his expenses also increased.


    If he didn¡¯t have his second-rank Puppetry Technique and occasional help from kind people, he wouldn¡¯t be able to afford such expenses.


    ¡°Alright, if you don¡¯t need anything else, I¡¯ll go get the materials for you,¡± the female cultivator said politely.


    ¡°Show me the second-rank Talisman pen you have here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued,


    ¡°A second-rank Talisman pen?¡±


    The female cultivator was surprised.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be a Talisman master, I apologize for the mistake.¡± s?a??h th? ??v?l_Fir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    She immediately took out a jade book and quickly flipped to the page with the second-rank Talisman pen.


    She introduced the various Talisman pens to Lu Changsheng.


    A second-rank low-grade Talisman pen was around 3,000 spirit stones.


    A second-rank medium-grade Talisman pen was around 5,000 spirit stones.


    A second-rank high-quality Talisman pen was around 10,000 spirit stones.


    A second-rank top-quality Talisman pen was around 15,000 spirit stones.


    ¡°Wow, it¡¯s really expensive,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, shaking his head.


    He had previously bought a first-rank top-quality Talisman pen for only 1,400 spirit stones.


    This second-rank top-quality Talisman pen was more than ten times more expensive.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take a second-rank high-quality ¡®Qingyun¡¯ Talisman pen,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, after briefly looking at the introductions of the various Talisman pens.


    It cost 9,800 spirit stones.


    He had originally planned to buy a second-rank top-quality Talisman pen, but it was too expensive.


    Buying a second-rank high-quality Talisman pen would not only save him from having to buy another Talisman pen later, but it would also make it easier to draw second-rank top-quality Talismans.


    He didn¡¯t expect second-rank Talisman pens to be so expensive.


    Mainly because when Xiao Xiyue had broken through to Foundation Establishment, Lu Changsheng had used up more than 80 medium-grade spirit stones to supplement her spiritual energy.


    That was equivalent to 8,000 spirit stones.


    Leaving him with only around 10,000 spirit stones after selling his magical weapons and materials today.


    And he still needed to buy materials to draw second-rank Talismans.


    ¡°Yes, sir, I¡¯ll go get it for you,¡± the female cultivator said, seeing that Lu Changsheng was buying so many materials and a second-rank high-quality Talisman pen.


    She was very happy to have encountered a big customer and said respectfully.


    After all, as a receptionist, she also had a commission.


    ¡°No hurry, Blue Cloud Commercial Hall should also accept second-rank Talismans, right?¡± Lu Changsheng continued.


    Now that he had broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, the second-rank low-grade Talismans on him were no longer very useful.


    He could consider selling some of them to exchange for spirit stones.


    After all, he needed to have some spirit stones on hand for emergencies.


    It¡¯s impossible to spend all the spirit stones at once.


    Moreover, he was planning to visit other shops to see if they had the Seven-Color Copper and Earth Fire Stone he needed.


    ¡°This is naturally acceptable.¡±


    The female cultivator smiled and nodded.


    After a pause, she spoke in a sweet and gentle tone: ¡°However, our Blue Cloud Commercial Hall only purchases high-quality Talismans. If the quality of the Talisman is poor, we won¡¯t purchase it.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s take a look at the quality of this Talisman.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out ten low-grade, second-rank Talismans.


    ¡°Please, esteemed elder, rest in the VIP room while I call someone to appraise the Talismans.¡±


    The female cultivator received the Talismans and spoke thus.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He knew that these attendants were just ordinary cultivators.


    It was already impressive that they could recognize and appraise many heavenly materials.


    Letting them appraise the second-rank Talismans would be a bit difficult.


    He followed the attendant to the VIP room on the second floor to wait.


    Before long, a 56-year-old old man with gray hair and a spirited demeanor, accompanied by the female attendant, arrived at the VIP room.


    ¡°This Hu is the manager of the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce. I saw that the talismans sold by the fellow Daoist are all top-quality, so I took the liberty to come and pay my respects to you.¡±


    The old man bowed to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Manager Hu, you¡¯re too kind.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also bowed slightly and said: ¡°In that case, I suppose your esteemed commercial hall will purchase these Talismans.¡±


    ¡°Of course, we¡¯ll purchase as many of these high-quality Talismans as you have.¡±


    ¡°And we¡¯re willing to pay 7.5 times the market price.¡±


    Manager Hu smiled and said.


    ¡°7.5 times the market price.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said: ¡°Then, thank you, Manager Hu.¡±


    He knew that Blue Cloud Commercial Hall usually purchased Talismans at 6 times the market price. At most, they would pay 7 times the market price. So, this 7.5 times the market price was already a good deal.


    ¡°Besides the ten Talismans I showed you earlier, I have 15 more Talismans here. Manager Hu, would you like to take a look?¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out 15 more low-grade, second-rank Talismans and said.


    He had a total of 59 low-grade, second-rank Talismans on him, but he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to sell them all at once.


    Moreover, he felt that Manager Hu¡¯s visit wasn¡¯t just a simple courtesy call.


    ¡°Let me take a look.¡±


    Manager Hu received the 15 Talismans and examined them carefully.


    They were all high-quality, premium Talismans.


    ¡°These 15 Talismans, along with the previous 10, are all high-quality. According to the market price, they¡¯re worth 14,000 spirit stones. At 7.5 times the market price, our commercial hall is willing to pay 7,900 spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°What do you think, esteemed Lu?¡±


    Manager Hu asked.


    ¡°No problem, thank you, Manager Hu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this.


    The price of these low-grade, second-rank Talismans was around 400 spirit stones on average.


    Although his high-quality Talismans might be worth 10-20% more on the market, the price offered wasn¡¯t unfair.


    Moreover, each of these Talismans had cost him only 26 spirit stones.


    So, even if he sold them at a slightly lower price, it was still a good deal.


    ¡°Do you have any other needs, friend?¡±


    Manager Hu asked.


    ¡°I still need to purchase some materials for crafting Talismans.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and said.


    Manager Hu heard this and smiled, his eyes gleaming with understanding.


    The female attendant, called Bi¡¯er, took out a jade booklet and showed Lu Changsheng the second-rank Talisman materials.


    Lu Changsheng then purchased 30 sets of second-rank ordinary, advanced, and premium Talisman papers, as well as 30 sets of spiritual ink. The total cost was 5,280 spirit stones.


    ¡°Fellow Daoist, I think you¡¯re a second-rank Talisman master,¡± Manager Hu said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m being bold and asking, do you have any intentions of joining a certain faction?¡±


    ¡°If not, would you be interested in becoming a guest elder of our Blue Cloud Commercial Hall? We¡¯re always looking for talented individuals like yourself.¡±


    Manager Hu invited Lu Changsheng to join the commercial hall, which was the real reason for his visit.


    Through the second-rank Talismans Lu Changsheng had shown him earlier, Manager Hu had already guessed that Lu Changsheng was an exceptional Talisman master, at least a medium-grade second-rank Talisman master.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng purchase so many Talisman materials, Manager Hu¡¯s suspicions were confirmed, and he decided to extend the invitation directly.


    ¡°Oh? What are the responsibilities and benefits of becoming a guest elder of your commercial hall?¡± Lu Changsheng asked, curious.


    Earlier, when Manager Hu had come to visit, Lu Changsheng had suspected that he wasn¡¯t just making a courtesy call.


    He hadn¡¯t expected to be invited to join the commercial hall.


    When he was at Julong Market, he had been asked about this by the attendants at Blue Cloud Commercial Hall and Myriad Treasures Pavilion, but he hadn¡¯t revealed much, so no one had followed up.


    Now, receiving the invitation again, he was curious about the benefits of joining Blue Cloud Commercial Hall.


    ¡°If you¡¯re willing to become a guest elder of our commercial hall, you only need to create a batch of Talismans for us every month, or provide Talismans urgently when needed,¡± Manager Hu explained.


    ¡°As for the benefits, not only will you receive a high monthly salary, but you¡¯ll also enjoy internal prices and discounts when purchasing items from us.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, if you need any materials, we can help you collect and purchase them.¡±


    ¡°Every year, we hold a grand festival, where you can exchange ideas and grow with many fellow cultivators in the same field.¡±


    ¡°You should know that our commercial hall is backed by Blue Cloud Sect.¡±


    ¡°If you make sufficient contributions to our commercial hall, we can recommend you to join Blue Cloud Sect.¡±


    ¡°In the sect, you¡¯ll not only receive guidance from the core elders but also have the opportunity to be taken in as a disciple.¡±


    Manager Hu spoke slowly and carefully.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows rose slightly as he listened to the benefits of joining Blue Cloud Commercial Hall.


    Not only would he enjoy various benefits, but he would also have a chance to enter Blue Cloud Sect through this channel.


    For many rogue cultivators, being able to join Blue Cloud Sect, an immortal sect, was a dream come true.


    ¡°I see, thank you for informing me, Manager Hu.¡±


    ¡°However, I don¡¯t have any intentions of joining other factions for now.¡±


    ¡°I need to consider this carefully, and if I have any intentions, I¡¯ll bother you again later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng bowed slightly, his face apologetic.


    In his opinion, joining Blue Cloud Commercial Hall, with its backing from Blue Cloud Sect, wasn¡¯t a bad idea.


    Not only would he have a strong backing, but collecting materials would also become much easier.


    As for the responsibilities, creating a batch of Talismans every month wouldn¡¯t be difficult for him, given his near-perfect success rate in crafting Talismans.


    It would just require a bit more time and effort.


    However, his current identity was fake, so he couldn¡¯t join Blue Cloud Commercial Hall.


    Perhaps when he revealed his true identity as a second-rank Talisman master, he could consider joining.


    ¡°This is acceptable, if you have any intentions, feel free to come find me anytime,¡± Manager Hu said, not disappointed.


    This kind of thing was very normal.


    Someone who could elevate a skill to this level must have been invited many times before.


    It was possible that they were already working for some faction.


    How could they just agree to join after one conversation?


    What Manager Hu needed to do was to extend an invitation and leave a good impression.


    He hoped that Lu Changsheng would consider Blue Cloud Commercial Hall when he had intentions of joining a faction.


    ¡°Esteemed Lu, this is your stuff.¡±


    ¡°In total, it¡¯s 24,088 spirit stones. After deducting the cost of the materials and Talismans you sold, you still need to pay 13,589 spirit stones.¡±


    At this time, the female attendant brought out the items Lu Changsheng had purchased and let him inspect them.


    ¡°Alright, no problem.¡±


    Lu Changsheng checked the items in his storage bag and nodded.


    ¡°Esteemed Lu, you just need to pay 13,000 spirit stones.¡±


    At this time, Manager Hu smiled and waived the remaining amount.


    ¡°Thank you, Manager Hu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and knew that the other party was showing goodwill, so he thanked him immediately.


    He paid the spirit stones and bid farewell.


    After leaving Blue Cloud Commercial Hall, Lu Changsheng went to an inn and carefully checked his items.


    Although a large shop like Blue Cloud Commercial Hall wouldn¡¯t do such a thing, it was still necessary to be cautious.


    After confirming that everything was in order, Lu Changsheng changed his disguise and prepared to visit other shops.


    He wanted to see if he could purchase the Seven-Color Copper and Earth Fire Stone he needed.

 Chapter 150: Dao Soldier, Jiang Countrys Number One Rouge Cultivator

    ¡°I¡¯ve finally gathered everything.¡±Lu Changsheng let out a sigh of relief as he walked out of the sixth store.


    At Myriad Treasures Pavilion, he had purchased the Earth Fire Stone.


    However, after inquiring at several stores, he couldn¡¯t find the Seven-Color Copper.


    Fortunately, his luck wasn¡¯t bad, and he spent 2,000 spirit stones at this store to obtain the last material needed to forge the Seven Stars Heart Lamp.


    ¡°Once I return to Qingzhu Mountain, I¡¯ll condense the Seven Stars Heart Lamp and finally forge my destined spiritual weapon!¡±


    With all the necessary materials gathered, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mood greatly improved.


    After all, if he had missed just one material, it would have been unbearable.


    ¡°Now that I¡¯ve broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, I should buy some pills suitable for Foundation Establishment to increase my cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    To cultivate quickly, taking pills was essential.


    If he relied solely on his own cultivation, it would take eight to nine years to break through from the Foundation Establishment stage to the next stage.


    But with enough pills and the Seven Stars Heart Lamp¡¯s assistance, he could refine the pill¡¯s toxicity, purify his spiritual power, and estimate that it would take only two to three years to break through to the next stage.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng arrived at the renowned ¡®Alchemy Hall¡¯ to inquire about pills suitable for the Foundation Establishment stage.


    ¡°Senior, our store has Harmony Qi Pill and Nourishing Pill suitable for the Foundation Establishment stage.¡±


    ¡°However, our Nourishing Pill is currently sold out, and we only have one bottle of Harmony Qi Pill left.¡±


    ¡°If you need it, you can pay a deposit, and we¡¯ll notify you when we restock.¡±


    The store attendant respectfully replied to Lu Changsheng¡¯s inquiry about Foundation Establishment pills.


    ¡°There¡¯s only one bottle of Harmony Qi Pill left?¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt a pang of disappointment upon hearing this.


    But he also knew that high-grade pills and talismans were rarely sold in large quantities, unless one knew a high-grade alchemist.


    Otherwise, it was impossible to purchase them in bulk.


    ¡°How many spirit stones is the Harmony Qi Pill? Do you have any pills that can increase cultivation during the late Qi Refining stage?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to inquire.


    ¡°Senior, the Harmony Qi Pill costs 1,200 spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°We currently have Qi Refining Dispersion Pill, Nourishing Qi Pill, and Gathering Qi Pill that can increase cultivation during the late Qi Refining stage.¡±


    The attendant quoted the price and then presented a jade booklet to Lu Changsheng, introducing various pills suitable for the late Qi Refining stage.


    These pills would also be of some help to Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    For example, the Qi Refining Dispersion Pill could increase the speed of refining the heavenly and earthly spiritual energy.


    The Nourishing Qi Pill could nourish the heavenly and earthly spiritual energy, accelerating the circulation of spiritual energy within the body.


    Although these pills had relatively ordinary effects for Foundation Establishment cultivators, Lu Changsheng still purchased the remaining three bottles of Nourishing Qi Pill and one bottle of Gathering Qi Pill, spending a total of 2,200 spirit stones.


    Just as Lu Changsheng finished paying and was about to leave, he overheard a conversation.


    ¡°Xiao Yu, has that customer who pre-ordered the ¡®Three Yang Pill¡¯ not come yet?¡±


    ¡°The customer hasn¡¯t shown up, and three days ago, I sent Xiao Wu to contact the customer at the provided address, but we still couldn¡¯t get in touch,¡± the store attendant replied to the manager¡¯s inquiry.


    ¡°Three Yang Pill?¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s footsteps halted as he heard the conversation.


    He knew this pill, it was a second-grade spiritual pill.


    It was derived from the phrase ¡°Three Yang Opening¡± and had the effect of increasing cultivation, saving years of bitter practice.


    Not only that, but it could also eliminate hidden diseases, internal injuries, and other issues within the cultivator¡¯s body, making it an excellent choice for Qi Refining cultivators seeking to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.


    Some even jokingly referred to it as the ¡°Little Foundation Establishment Pill¡±.


    Lu Changsheng knew about this Three Yang Pill and had initially planned to buy one for himself.


    However, this pill was also a relatively rare and precious second-grade pill.


    He had visited many stores but couldn¡¯t find one.


    Now, hearing this conversation, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel the urge to buy it.


    Although he, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, didn¡¯t need it, he could buy it as a gift for his wife, Lu Miaoge.


    Lu Miaoge was currently at the eighth stage of Qi Refining and would likely take two to three years to break through to the ninth stage.


    By then, Lu Miaoge would be forty years old.


    Although it was possible to cultivate to the Qi Refining perfection stage and break through to Foundation Establishment before the age of sixty, the older one got, the harder it became.


    He naturally hoped his wife could cultivate to the Qi Refining perfection stage as soon as possible.


    Moreover, Lu Miaoge had suffered a severe injury in the past, and although she had recovered, it was unclear if there were any hidden sequelae.


    Having a Three Yang Pill would not only increase her cultivation but also eliminate any hidden diseases, giving her more hope when breaking through to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Manager, since the original customer hasn¡¯t come to collect the pill, is this Three Yang Pill still for sale?¡±


    ¡°How much would it cost if you¡¯re willing to sell it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, bowing his head.


    The manager looked at Lu Changsheng with some surprise, but immediately heard the attendant¡¯s report that Lu Changsheng had just spent over 2,000 spirit stones, possibly indicating that he was a Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    With a smile, the manager replied, ¡°If you¡¯re willing to buy it, we¡¯re naturally willing to sell it.¡±


    ¡°This Three Yang Pill costs 3,800 spirit stones.¡±


    The manager quoted the price.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take it,¡±


    Lu Changsheng agreed directly.


    The price wasn¡¯t cheap, but it wasn¡¯t excessively expensive either.


    After all, the prices at large stores like this one were always a bit higher.


    Moreover, precious pills like this one would naturally have a certain price fluctuation.


    ¡°Manager, I don¡¯t have enough spirit stones on me. Can I use Talismans to offset the cost?¡± Lu Changsheng asked, taking out three low-grade Talismans.


    He didn¡¯t have an exact count of his spirit stones, but it was around 3,000 to 4,000.


    In this situation, he naturally needed to keep some spirit stones for later use.


    ¡°Low-grade Talismans?¡±


    As the manager of Alchemy Hall he naturally had exceptional eyesight.


    After examining the Talismans, he politely said, ¡°We can accept low-grade Talismans as payment, but we can only offer 60% of the market price.¡±


    ¡°Alright, 60% is fine,¡±


    Lu Changsheng agreed, nodding his head.


    He couldn¡¯t possibly go to the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall to ask if they would accept Talismans at this time.


    He then took out ten low-grade Talismans, offsetting 2,500 spirit stones, and paid an additional 1,300 spirit stones.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know when I¡¯ll be able to learn a second-grade alchemy technique,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself as he walked out of the store.


    ¡°Otherwise, second-grade pills would not only be difficult to purchase but also expensive, and all my hard-earned money would be spent on this aspect.¡±


    He had a 20-fold profit on his Talismans.


    As one of the four main cultivation arts, pills would naturally have higher profits than Talismans.


    It wasn¡¯t just about making money; it was also about having an alchemy technique, so he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about pill-related issues.


    ¡°Not just alchemy, formation is also necessary,¡± he thought.


    ¡°To establish my own family, I need someone who understands formation within the family.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, if I leave formation to others, I won¡¯t know if there are any loopholes or defects.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He felt that establishing his own family would be a long and difficult road.


    ¡°I¡¯ll just ask a bookstore about Dao Soldier-related things, and that¡¯s it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think much about it. S?a??h the ?ov?l?ir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    He was preparing to ask a bookstore about Dao Soldier-related things.


    As he strolled around, Lu Changsheng saw a bookstore called ¡°Wanfa Bookstore¡±.


    It was a store that sold cultivation manuals.


    He immediately went in and asked if they had any Dao Soldier-related manuals.


    ¡°Dao Soldier?¡±


    ¡°Do you want to know about Dao Soldier-related things?¡±


    The store owner looked at Lu Changsheng with some surprise.


    ¡°I¡¯ve only heard a bit about Dao Soldier and am interested, so I want to learn more.¡±


    ¡°Any manual related to Dao Soldier is fine.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°There¡¯s not much information about Dao Soldier in the cultivation world, and there are very few related manuals.¡±


    ¡°I happen to know a bit about Dao Soldier, and if you¡¯re willing to pay 100 spirit stones as a tea fee, I¡¯ll be happy to explain and introduce you to it.¡±


    The store owner smiled.


    People who ran bookstores like this one not only sold cultivation manuals but also knew a lot about various things in the cultivation world.


    ¡°If you can explain it to me, I¡¯m willing to pay the 100 spirit stone tea fee.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out 50 spirit stones and said.


    He knew that high-end knowledge was heavily guarded in this world.


    The lack of Dao Soldier-related manuals also indicated that it was an advanced-level topic, and few people knew about it.


    So, the 100 spirit stone tea fee wasn¡¯t too high.


    Some information-selling stores might charge tens of thousands of spirit stones for a single piece of information.


    ¡°You¡¯re very straightforward.¡±


    The store owner smiled and asked Lu Changsheng to sit down, poured him a cup of spiritual tea, and began to explain Dao Soldier-related information.


    ¡°Actually, Dao Soldier is just a general term.¡±


    ¡°Like puppets, demonic beasts, ghost soldiers, and even cultivators, they can all be referred to as a type of Dao Soldier.¡±


    ¡°However, when we call them Dao Soldier, it usually means a certain quantity of the same type, like a battalion in the mortal world.¡±


    The store owner lifted his teacup, took a sip, and continued, ¡°Dao Soldier can be broadly divided into three categories: nurtured soldiers, refined soldiers, and magic soldiers.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also lifted his teacup, took a sip, and nodded slightly, indicating for the store owner to continue.


    ¡°Firstly, the Dao Soldier is like the literal meaning, which is to cultivate a person or demonic beast into a Dao Soldier.¡±


    ¡°However, this cultivation is not ordinary cultivation, but rather through a certain method, secret technique, or practice, to cultivate a practitioner or demonic beast into a Dao Soldier.¡±


    ¡°This allows the Dao Soldier to not only possess magical powers but also be able to fight and kill enemies, and even arrange formations.¡±


    ¡°Many formations don¡¯t require human control, but most powerful formations still require a large number of people to operate.¡±


    ¡°At this point, the role of the Dao Soldier becomes apparent.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that some high-level cultivation methods can cultivate Dao Soldiers that can not only form large arrays but also enhance their own magical powers.¡±


    The shopkeeper took a sip of tea and slowly explained.


    ¡°Can people also be cultivated into Dao Soldiers?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was surprised to hear this.


    ¡°Haha, all things have spirits, and we humans can be cultivated into Dao Soldiers, what¡¯s so strange about that?¡±


    The shopkeeper smiled and finished his tea in one gulp.


    ¡°Regardless of whether it¡¯s in the mortal world or the cultivation realm, there are those who cultivate death soldiers. You can understand this as a type of Dao Soldier cultivation.¡±


    ¡°However, most Dao Soldier cultivations involve hundreds or thousands of people, and it takes tens or even hundreds of years to cultivate one batch.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, very few powers will cultivate people into Dao Soldiers.¡±


    The shopkeeper poured himself another cup of tea.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    ¡°Because cultivating a Dao Soldier not only consumes time and energy but also exhausts resources. Only large powers have the ability to cultivate Dao Soldiers.¡±


    ¡°Cultivating a person into a Dao Soldier is not only against the will of heaven but also requires too many resources. In the end, the Dao Soldier is cultivated, but the person¡¯s lifespan is too short.¡±


    ¡°Compared to us humans, demonic beasts not only live longer but also consume fewer resources, making them suitable for cultivation.¡±


    ¡°So, if you want to cultivate a Dao Soldier, most powers will definitely choose to cultivate demonic beasts into Dao Soldiers rather than humans.¡±


    The shopkeeper spoke, pouring Lu Changsheng a full cup of tea.


    ¡°I see.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes widened as he gained a deeper understanding of cultivating Dao Soldiers.


    It¡¯s about cultivating a person or demonic beast into a certain type of death soldier through a certain method.


    But this death soldier is not only powerful in combat but can also form formations, whether it¡¯s fighting enemies or doing other things, it¡¯s not ordinary.


    ¡°Please tell me, what about the refined soldiers and magic soldiers?¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a sip of tea and continued to ask.


    ¡°Refined soldiers, for example, are like certain special puppets, magical treasures, or some corpse-refining techniques, where humans create Dao Soldiers through artificial means, and they are all referred to as refined soldiers.¡±


    ¡°Magic soldiers, on the other hand, are mostly magical treasures that can cultivate and give birth to Dao Soldiers.¡±


    ¡°For example, there¡¯s a famous magical treasure in the demonic path called the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, which can absorb the souls of people and demonic beasts after they have killed and transform them into fierce ghosts.¡±


    ¡°Such treasures are referred to as magic soldiers.¡±


    ¡°Most people, when they talk about Dao Soldiers, are referring to those cultivated through breeding, and the cultivators and powers that can cultivate Dao Soldiers are extremely rare in the cultivation realm, which is also why few people know about Dao Soldiers.¡±


    The shopkeeper smiled and took a sip of tea.


    ¡°Nurturing soldiers, refined soldiers, and magic soldiers?¡±


    Lu Changsheng listened to the three types of Dao Soldiers and nodded thoughtfully.


    He now had a rough understanding of Dao Soldiers.


    ¡°So, which type of Dao Soldier does my Golden Armor Bean Mother belong to?¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt that his Golden Armor Bean Mother didn¡¯t quite fit into the three categories mentioned by the shopkeeper.


    It was a bit like a nurtured soldier, but also a bit like a magic soldier.


    He remembered that the system had introduced the Golden Armor Bean Mother as a spiritual plant-type Dao Soldier.


    It should lean more towards the nurtured soldier category.


    But he didn¡¯t mind.


    This shopkeeper was only a Qi Refining peak cultivator.


    His understanding of Dao Soldiers was limited and couldn¡¯t be comprehensive.


    Moreover, the rewards drawn from the system couldn¡¯t be measured by conventional standards.


    ¡°Please tell me, which powers in our Jiang Country¡¯s cultivation realm possess Dao Soldiers?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to ask.


    ¡°Like our Jiang Country¡¯s four major immortal sects, the Mystic Spirit Sect is famous for taming spiritual beasts and must have breeding Dao Soldiers.¡±


    ¡°But whether the Heavenly Sword Sect, Blue Cloud Sect, and Falling Sunset Sect have Dao Soldiers, I¡¯m not sure.¡±


    ¡°Our Jiang Country¡¯s three immortal cities, Qingluan Immortal City¡¯s Qingluan true persons, have cultivated a batch of Qingluan Dao Soldiers.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s said that over 200 years ago, the Qingluan true persons relied on 500 Qingluan Dao Soldiers to shock Jiang Country and establish Qingluan Immortal City, earning them the title of Jiang Country¡¯s first Rouge Cultivator.¡±


    The shopkeeper spoke up.


    ¡°Qingluan true persons, Qingluan Dao Soldiers.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was surprised to hear this.


    He naturally knew about Qingluan Immortal City and had heard of the Qingluan true persons¡¯ great reputation.


    But he didn¡¯t know that this Qingluan true persons had actually risen to fame by relying on a batch of Dao Soldiers to establish Qingluan Immortal City.


    ¡°No mistake, it¡¯s said that the Qingluan true person was only at the Core Formation initial stage, but they were able to confront Core Formation late-stage cultivators head-on with the help of 500 Qingluan Dao Soldiers.¡±


    The shopkeeper spoke of Qingluan true persons with a reverent tone in his eyes.


    Qingluan true persons, as a Rouge Cultivator, had no background, but condensed true core.


    And in the border area between Jiang Country and Yue Country, they established Qingluan Immortal City, a sacred land for Rouge Cultivators, and were naturally revered by many Rouge Cultivators as a role model.


    ¡°It¡¯s indeed true that those who can make a name for themselves in the cultivation realm, especially Rouge Cultivators, are all templates of heaven¡¯s chosen ones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng listened to this and felt that Qingluan true persons were extremely powerful.


    He was currently at the Foundation Establishment initial stage and could barely confront Foundation Establishment late-stage cultivators.


    The gap in strength between Core Formation stages would only be greater.


    Yet, Qingluan true persons had been able to confront Core Formation late-stage cultivators at the Core Formation initial stage.


    ¡°However, Qingluan true persons¡¯ Qingluan Dao Soldiers are also top-tier Dao Soldiers among many.¡±


    ¡°According to my knowledge, one of our Jiang Country¡¯s three major cultivation families, the Beast Tamer Xu Family, has also cultivated a batch of water snake Dao Soldiers and fire crow Dao Soldiers, but they are far inferior to Qingluan true persons¡¯ Qingluan Dao Soldiers.¡±


    The shopkeeper continued to introduce Dao Soldiers.


    ¡°Beast Tamer Xu Family, water snake Dao Soldiers, fire crow Dao Soldiers.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly upon hearing this.


    He had heard of this Beast Taming Xu Family.


    One of Jiang Country¡¯s three major cultivation families.


    With a Core Formation true persons sitting in charge, it was a true cultivation family.


    Completely different from small cultivation families like the Qingzhu Lu Family and Hongye Valley Chen Family.


    He didn¡¯t expect that this family not only had a Core Formation ancestor sitting in charge but also cultivated Dao Soldiers.


    However, he noticed that the shopkeeper only mentioned nurturing Dao Soldiers.


    There was no mention of refined soldiers or magic soldiers.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng asked about refined soldiers and magic soldiers.


    ¡°Dao Soldiers are already rare and difficult to cultivate.¡±


    ¡°Compared to nurtured soldiers, refined soldiers are more evil and scarce in our Jiang Country.¡±


    ¡°In the past, the Yue Country royal family, which borders our Jiang Country, secretly launched a series of wars to select a batch of soldiers who had experienced a hundred battles and refine them into a type of Dao Soldier.¡±


    ¡°This matter was discovered by several major immortal sects in Yue Country, and they directly annihilated the Yue Country royal family.¡±


    ¡°As for magic soldiers, they are even rarer.¡±


    ¡°Besides the famous Ten Thousand Souls Banner in the demonic path, I¡¯ve heard that Jin Country¡¯s Yin Ming Ghost Sect has a treasure called the Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Pool, which can nurture a type of Dao Soldier with the blood of countless spirits.¡±


    The shopkeeper spoke, finishing another cup of tea.


    After finishing, he also said to Lu Changsheng, ¡°Friend, that¡¯s all I know about Dao Soldiers.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, friend, for enlightening me and broadening my horizons.¡±


    Lu Changsheng listened to the shopkeeper¡¯s words and nodded in appreciation.


    He handed over the remaining 50 spirit stones as payment for the tea and bid farewell.


    ¡°This Dao Soldier sounds pretty good.¡±


    ¡°If I can draw a magical treasure that can cultivate a Dao Soldier, maybe I can also cultivate a batch of Dao Soldiers.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    After understanding the three types of Dao Soldiers, he felt that magic soldiers were the most promising.


    Whether it was nurtured soldiers or refined soldiers, both required too much time and energy.


    Only magic soldiers, with the help of magical treasures, could be cultivated and nurtured.


    It was also the most likely way for him to obtain a Dao Soldier through the system¡¯s rewards.


    Without further thought, Lu Changsheng found an inn, changed into a new set of clothes, and left Blue Cloud Market Town.


    ¡°You¡¯re quite clever, knowing how to change your appearance.¡±


    ¡°But if you dare to compete with me, Meng Yibai, for a woman, you¡¯ll have to pay the price.¡±


    Just then, at the entrance of the market, a young man in his twenties with a vigorous aura stood up on the second floor, gazing out at the crowd, with a golden hamster appearing in his hand, pointing at Lu Changsheng, who had just walked out of the market.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t ride his steel-feathered eagle as he left the market.


    Nor did he use flying magical weapons.


    Instead, he tried to fly using his own abilities.


    After all, the biggest characteristic of breaking through to Foundation Establishment was being able to fly without relying on flying magical weapons.


    Now that he had broken through to Foundation Establishment, he naturally wanted to try it out.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s spirit stirred, and his entire body naturally lifted off the ground, flying through the air.


    Many cultivators entering and exiting Blue Cloud Market Town saw Lu Changsheng flying and made way for him, their faces filled with admiration and respect.


    Even in a large market town like Blue Cloud Market Town, Qi Refining cultivators were numerous.


    Seeing a cultivator flying, they naturally knew it was a Foundation Establishment great master, and they didn¡¯t dare to offend him.


    After all, if this Foundation Establishment great master was in a bad mood and felt they were in the way, a single slap could kill them, and there would be no place to cry.


    ¡°Qi Refining cultivators can¡¯t fly because their spiritual energy is insufficient to support their bodies, so they can only rely on flying magical weapons.¡±


    ¡°But after breaking through to Foundation Establishment, the entire body undergoes a transformation, shedding its mortal shell, and the spiritual energy within the body is transformed into magical power, increasing by more than tenfold, allowing the body to rise into the air and fly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng tried flying and also gained a rough understanding of the principle.


    He then descended from the air, released his steel-feathered eagle, and flew towards Qingzhu Mountain.


    Even Foundation Establishment cultivators who could fly couldn¡¯t fly long distances.


    They still have to rely on my mount to get around.


    Meanwhile, Meng Yibai walked out of Blue Cloud Market Town and released a golden hamster, about the size of a palm, from his Beast pouch.


    ¡°Which direction did he go in?¡±


    He fed it a Pill and said calmly.


    ¡°Squeak squeak squeak¡±


    The golden hamster, holding the Pill in its mouth, immediately pointed in a direction.

 Chapter 151: Swordsmen Confrontation, Who Dares to Kill My Grandson!

    ¡°Unaware of the difficulties in cultivating, I shall reveal my true self on the Blue Cloud Platform.¡±¡°Understanding the Five Elements and Yin and Yang, transforming into a jade platform to build the foundation of the Dao.¡±


    ¡°Walking the Great Dao alone is not my wish, living freely in the mortal world brings eternal prosperity.¡±


    ¡°Humans are not like plants, and emotions are not severed, only the mortal body is severed, not the heart.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood with his hands behind his back, standing on the steel-feathered eagle, wearing a blue robe, his hair flowing in the wind, as he softly recited his own poem.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Just after flying for hundreds of miles, Lu Changsheng suddenly sensed a fierce aura behind him, like a stormy wind rushing towards him.


    Facing this fierce aura, Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression turned slightly solemn, and his heart grew vigilant.


    After all, having mixed in the cultivation world for so many years, he had gained rich experience.


    Leaving the town just now, he encountered this situation, which made him even more cautious.


    With his past experience, Lu Changsheng immediately controlled the air and stood on the flying magical weapon, putting the useless steel-feathered eagle back into his spiritual pet bag.


    The next moment, Lu Changsheng saw a golden light flashing like a shooting star, tearing through the air, and approaching fiercely.


    ¡°Is it him?¡±


    As the light approached, Lu Changsheng immediately recognized that the person inside the light was a young man, about 24 or 25 years old, wearing a golden robe, and riding a flying sword.


    It was the young man he had seen in Blue Cloud Market Town, Meng Yibai, who had been with Xiao Xiyue when they left the cave.


    Lu Changsheng had suspected that the other party had intentions towards Xiao Xiyue, and seeing his intimate interactions with Xiao Xiyue might have sparked jealousy.


    He changed his appearance for this reason.


    Unexpectedly, despite his multiple disguises, this person still targeted him and came to kill him directly.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    Meng Yibai approached Lu Changsheng with a cold expression and said nothing.


    A golden, fierce sword aura was unleashed, slashing towards Lu Changsheng with swift and fierce momentum.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    Lu Changsheng had been prepared, and with a slight lift of his right hand, the Seven Stars Sword Light was unleashed, breaking through the air and shattering the golden sword aura.


    ¡°Who are you, and why are you suddenly attacking me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, looking at Meng Yibai in front of him.


    If it were an ordinary cultivator, Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t bother to chat with them. But since he had chatted with Xiao Xiyue, he knew that the young man in front of him was not only a disciple of the Blue Cloud Sect but also a descendant of a false core true person.


    If possible, Lu Changsheng really didn¡¯t want to make an enemy out of him.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng also wanted to know how the other party had managed to see through his disguise and track him down.


    ¡°You¡¯re quite talented, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage and already able to break my sword aura,¡± Meng Yibai sneered.


    ¡°As for why I¡¯m attacking you, I think you should be very clear in your heart.¡±


    Meng Yibai stood proudly on his flying sword, like a sharp spear piercing the sky, exuding an aura of arrogance and sharpness.


    ¡°I really don¡¯t know where I offended you,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a bitter smile.


    ¡°Since you don¡¯t know, then take your doubts to your grave!¡±


    Meng Yibai didn¡¯t say much, just coldly shouted, and with a hand seal, his entire body¡¯s aura became fierce, causing a ringing sound to resonate in the void.


    A golden flying sword appeared, with countless golden talisman scripts flowing on its surface, its sword aura slashing towards Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Ah, it seems there¡¯s no need to talk,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, seeing that the other party¡¯s personality was extremely arrogant and proud.


    He had a grudge against Lu Changsheng and wanted to kill him, so he didn¡¯t want to waste words.


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s see whose flying sword is sharper!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the incoming golden flying sword, not saying anything more.


    He was not a good-tempered person, and since he had just reached the Foundation Establishment stage, he also wanted to test his own abilities.


    He clapped his hand on his storage bag, and a blood-colored scissors appeared, activated by his spiritual power, transforming into a blood-colored dragon that roared towards the golden flying sword.


    At the same time, the Forest White Flying Sword appeared in front of him.


    ¡°Sword Shadow Splitting Technique!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands formed a seal, and a rainbow light entered the flying sword.


    The Forest White Flying Sword suddenly trembled, and seven-colored treasure lights flowed, transforming into two identical flying swords.


    The next moment, two more identical flying swords appeared.


    A total of eight flying swords appeared in front of Lu Changsheng.


    The Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, Second Stage, not only has the Seven Stars Heart Lamp technique, which can forge a spiritual weapon, but also has two other techniques.


    The first technique is called Sword Shadow Splitting Technique.


    When facing an enemy, it can create up to eight identical sword shadows that can confuse the enemy¡¯s vision, and each sword shadow has up to 30% of the original sword¡¯s power.


    The second technique is called Splitting Light Condensing Sword Technique.


    After using the Sword Shadow Splitting Technique, it can condense all the sword shadows into one sword, unleashing a powerful strike.


    Ordinary beginners can only create one or two sword shadows when practicing this technique, but Lu Changsheng has mastered the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique and doesn¡¯t need to practice.


    Moreover, with the Xuan Yuan Bead on him, he doesn¡¯t need to worry about consuming too much spiritual power when creating multiple sword shadows.


    ¡°Hmm? You¡¯re also a sword cultivator!¡±


    Meng Yibai was surprised to see Lu Changsheng¡¯s entire body radiating a sharp aura, as if he had transformed into a different person, and was using the Splitting Light technique.


    Cultivators can be divided into two categories: literary and martial.


    Literary cultivators mainly obtain cultivation resources through production and trade.


    Martial cultivators, on the other hand, obtain resources through battle and plunder.


    Sword cultivators, like Meng Yibai, are typical of the martial category.


    They value courage and strength, and are known for their fierce fighting style.


    This was also why Meng Yibai had been unhappy seeing Lu Changsheng with Xiao Xiyue, and had wanted to kill him directly.


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll let you see the true power of a sword cultivator!¡±


    Meng Yibai formed a hand seal, and his golden flying sword suddenly emitted a clear ringing sound, releasing a wave of sword aura.


    The sword aura was like a storm, and in an instant, it made the blood-colored dragon let out a sorrowful cry and dim its body.


    ¡°Go!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change, and nine flying swords shot out from in front of him.


    Three swords attacked the golden flying sword, and six swords attacked Meng Yibai.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Meng Yibai looked at the incoming flying swords, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.


    He discovered that Lu Changsheng¡¯s flying swords were all like real swords, and he couldn¡¯t distinguish them.


    His face remained unchanged, without any panic, and he raised his eyebrows like a sword, then clapped his hand on his Dantian and spat out a shining sword orb.


    The sword orb was round and golden, like a golden pill, and it rotated around him, forming a sword aura net.


    The sword orb was a spiritual weapon, with a power that far surpassed ordinary flying swords.


    ¡°Clang clang clang¡­¡±:


    The six illusory flying swords in front of the sword orb net emitted a series of metallic clanging sounds, and sparks flew everywhere.


    The sword orb was indeed extraordinary, and Lu Changsheng¡¯s illusory flying swords not only couldn¡¯t break through its defense but also developed cracks on their bodies.


    ¡°I¡¯ve just reached the Foundation Establishment stage, and my accumulation is insufficient. Many of my techniques are still not up to par.¡±


    ¡°To avoid any accidents, I should end this quickly.¡±


    Through a simple exchange, Lu Changsheng had a rough understanding of his own and Meng Yibai¡¯s strength.


    His cultivation should be in the middle of the Foundation Establishment stage.


    But with the Xuan Yuan Bead on him, his spiritual power was not inferior to that of a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, and might even surpass it in terms of quantity.


    In a same-stage battle, he didn¡¯t fear his opponent.


    However, as an immortal sect disciple and a descendant of a fake core true person, Meng Yibai must have many hidden cards and lifesaving techniques, so it was best to end the battle quickly.


    ¡°This so-called sword cultivator¡¯s technique is nothing but this. Let me show you my sword!¡±


    ¡°Splitting Light Condensing Sword Technique!¡±


    Lu Changsheng formed a hand seal, and the spiritual power in his body surged like a river, and the spiritual power in the Xuan Yuan Bead also rapidly flowed.


    This caused the eight illusory flying swords to suddenly tremble and release a dazzling light.


    Then, they transformed into a seven-colored rainbow light that merged into the Forest White Flying Sword, making it grow to an enormous size, over a zhang long.


    ¡°Slash!¡±


    Lu Changsheng controlled the flying sword with his fingers, unleashing a powerful strike.


    The giant sword rose, and the seven-colored divine light flowed, releasing an endless, fierce, and sharp sword aura that seemed to want to destroy all life, slashing towards Meng Yibai with an overwhelming momentum.


    ¡°Clang clang clang¡­¡±


    The golden flying sword let out a sorrowful cry under the terrifying attack of the seven-colored giant sword.


    ¡°How is this possible?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re just a cultivator who has just broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage. How can you possibly exhibit such techniques and have such strength?¡±


    Meng Yibai looked at the seven-colored giant sword, his face pale with shock.


    As a sword cultivator, he was supposed to be unbeatable among his peers.


    So, Lu Changsheng, who had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, was not taken seriously by him.


    Earlier, Lu Changsheng¡¯s Splitting Light technique had only made him feel that Lu Changsheng was very talented.


    After all, if he weren¡¯t talented, he wouldn¡¯t have been noticed by Xiao Xiyue, the heavenly proud daughter.


    But this technique was no longer something that could be explained by talent alone.


    This was absolutely not something that a cultivator who had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage could exhibit.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression remained calm, and he didn¡¯t respond, intending to kill Meng Yibai with one sword strike.


    ¡°This kid has such astonishing skills, he must have inherited the legacy of a peerless swordsman!¡±


    ¡°Even if it costs some price, it¡¯s worth it to kill him!¡±


    Meng Yibai¡¯s body burst with sword energy, and he took out a giant turtle shell to block the giant sword¡¯s attack.


    The golden sword orbs surrounding him formed a heavenly sword net, which suddenly erupted and filled the air, slashing towards Lu Changsheng.


    He was very clear that even if he couldn¡¯t defend against this attack, his sword orbs were unbeatable, and Lu Changsheng had no ability to block them.


    At the same time, a blue Talisman appeared in his hand, radiating light and energy.


    ¡°Talisman treasure!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly.


    He immediately saw that the blue Talisman in the opponent¡¯s hand was a Talisman treasure.


    He thought to himself, ¡°No wonder he¡¯s a disciple of the Immortal Sect, they all have Talisman treasures as standard equipment.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue had a Talisman treasure with her, and now this person also had one.


    ¡°Go!¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t take out the Golden Light Brick to counterattack.


    His magical treasures¡¯ remaining power was limited, and he couldn¡¯t afford to waste it.


    He slapped his storage bag, taking out an top-grade shield magical weapon and his second-level puppet to block the sword orbs.


    Then, he poured his spiritual power into the seven-colored giant sword, amplifying its power to the extreme.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The turtle shell magical weapon suddenly cracked.


    ¡°Oh no!¡±


    Meng Yibai didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng¡¯s attack to be so fierce.


    His turtle shell was only a low-grade spiritual weapon.


    In the face of this giant sword¡¯s attack, it seemed so fragile.


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng had a backup plan, the second-level puppet, he had no choice but to recall his sword orbs to defend.


    The sword energy erupted, forming a vast spiral sword net, continuing to block the seven-colored giant sword¡¯s attack, buying time to activate the Talisman treasure.


    In an instant, the blue Talisman treasure was activated.


    Accompanied by a clear ringing sound, the Talisman treasure transformed into a small, water-like, blue jade ruler.


    The jade ruler radiated dazzling light in the air.


    Like Lu Changsheng¡¯s previous Forest White Flying Sword, it split into one, two, four, eight, and so on, transforming into numerous jade rulers.


    In no time, Meng Yibai had over a hundred blue jade rulers arranged in front of him, blocking the seven-colored giant sword.


    ¡°Go!¡±


    Meng Yibai made a hand seal, and the sword orbs, which were colliding with the giant sword, transformed into a golden light beam, shooting towards Lu Changsheng.


    At the same time, multiple jade rulers also flew towards Lu Changsheng to attack.


    Although this Talisman treasure was ordinary, it excelled in both offense and defense.


    ¡°As a sword cultivator, starting to defend is already a defeat.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression remained calm, and he spoke in a gentle tone, affecting the opponent¡¯s mind.


    His divine sense controlled the magical shield and the second-level puppet to defend against the sword orbs.


    At the same time, his palm slashed out, releasing a series of sword lights that attacked the blue jade rulers.


    Several blue jade rulers were destroyed under his Seven Stars Sword Light, giving him an idea of their power.


    Immediately, a Talisman scroll appeared in his hand.


    He had obtained seven second-level top-grade Talisman¡¯s from the red-clothed youth.


    Among them, four Talisman were attack-type Talismans.


    Second-level top-grade Talisman ¨C Thunderfire Unbridled Talisman!


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman was activated, transforming into endless heavenly thunder and earthly fire, sweeping towards the jade rulers, with an astonishing and terrifying power.


    The jade rulers, which were blocking the seven-colored giant sword, went crazy, shattering and re-splitting.


    ¡°Go!¡±


    Seeing his second-level puppet retreating in defeat, with damage all over its body, Lu Changsheng immediately reactivated the blood-colored scissors, transforming them into a blood-colored dragon that attacked the golden sword orbs.


    After all, repairing the puppet would not only cost money but also time.


    ¡°Little guy, keep an eye on him.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm from his spiritual pet bag.


    Although the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm was only at the late stage of the first level, it could still catch the opponent off guard if they weren¡¯t a body cultivator.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    ¡°How can someone who has just broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage have so much spiritual power and methods?¡±


    Meng Yibai felt his internal spiritual power rapidly draining, and his face turned extremely ugly.


    His Foundation Establishment fifth-stage power was now rapidly depleting, with more than half of it consumed.


    Lu Changsheng, who had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, had less spiritual power than him, yet he could still casually cast other spells, activate spiritual weapons, and control the seven-colored giant sword, which was incomprehensible.


    ¡°Crack!¡±


    Just then, a clear, crisp sound echoed.


    The turtle shell, which was already full of cracks, finally shattered, causing the jade rulers to continuously break and split under the seven-colored giant sword.


    ¡°No, there is something wrong with this kid!¡±


    ¡°He must have some kind of treasure that stores and amplifies spiritual power, otherwise, it¡¯s impossible for someone who just broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage to be so extravagant.¡±


    Looking at Lu Changsheng, who didn¡¯t seem to be exhausting his spiritual power, Meng Yibai¡¯s face turned extremely ugly.


    He made up his mind to escape.


    Although sword cultivators emphasized advancing bravely, they weren¡¯t fools.


    They knew that it was better to live and fight another day, rather than dying in vain.


    Meng Yibai¡¯s body surged with spiritual power, and he fully activated the Talisman treasure in his hand to resist the giant sword¡¯s fierce attack.


    At the same time, he recalled his sword orb that was blocking the blood-colored scissors and the second-level puppet.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw this scene and immediately realized that there was a problem.


    His blood-colored scissors and second-level puppet couldn¡¯t block the sword orbs.


    Now it was a matter of who would break through the opponent¡¯s Talisman treasure first.


    Would he break through the opponent¡¯s Talisman treasure, or would the opponent¡¯s sword orbs break through his second-level puppet and blood-colored scissors?


    But the opponent was now withdrawing his attack, which was suspicious.


    ¡°Is he trying to escape?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat as he realized that the opponent might be trying to flee.


    Otherwise, as a sword cultivator, it wouldn¡¯t make sense to abandon the attack and focus on defense in this situation.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hold back anymore.


    He took out his own Talisman treasure, a Golden Light Brick.


    Although this Golden Light Brick Talisman treasure didn¡¯t have much power, it had the effect of suppressing the heavens and the earth, making it impossible for people to escape.


    Lu Changsheng, who had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, could activate the Talisman treasure faster than during the Qi Refining period.


    In no time, the Talisman treasure in his hand erupted, radiating golden light in all directions.


    ¡°Talisman treasure!¡±


    Meng Yibai¡¯s expression changed greatly as he saw this scene.


    He didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to have another Talisman treasure hidden away until now.


    At this moment, he didn¡¯t care about his own life-bound sword orbs anymore.


    He directly drove his footwork, transforming into a golden light, and fled without looking back.


    But the partial power of the Talisman treasure¡¯s Golden Light Brick had already taken effect.


    The golden light radiated in all directions, like the mighty pressure of the ancient divine mountains, suppressing him, making his body sink, and his spiritual power slow down.


    The Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, which was hiding in the dark, also transformed into a golden thread and suddenly attacked.


    ¡°What is this?¡±


    Meng Yibai, as a Foundation Establishment great cultivator, keenly sensed the approaching Six-Winged Golden Silkworm and released a burst of spiritual power, forming a protective shield around himself.


    ¡°Clang!¡±


    The Six-Winged Golden Silkworm collided with the shield, producing a metallic ringing sound, but failed to penetrate.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom!¡±


    At this time, the numerous blue jade rulers, which were supported by Meng Yibai¡¯s dwindling spiritual power, began to shatter under the giant sword¡¯s attack.


    Lu Changsheng immediately charged towards Meng Yibai with his second-level puppet.


    ¡°Friend, if you spare my life, I¡¯ll make a vow to never seek revenge, and I¡¯ll even give you this Talisman treasure and 10,000 spirit stones as compensation.¡±


    Meng Yibai, who was being suppressed by the Golden Light Brick, knew that escaping was difficult and spoke out.


    ¡°I¡¯m curious, how did you track me down?¡±


    Lu Changsheng used the remaining power of the Golden Light Brick to suppress Meng Yibai and asked.


    ¡°I have a low-grade bloodline pet, a divine mouse.¡±


    ¡°This mouse has no other abilities, but it has an extremely keen sense of smell for spiritual objects, and this sense is also applicable to other aspects.¡±


    ¡°It smelled the aura on your body and the scent of your storage bag, so even if you disguise yourself and conceal your aura, it can still be roughly sensed.¡±


    ¡°If you need it, I¡¯m willing to give you this divine mouse.¡±


    Meng Yibai, as a sword cultivator, although begging for mercy, still maintained his dignity and spoke in a calm tone.


    ¡°I see.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly upon hearing this.


    He had read in a book that some treasures, spiritual beasts, or even people could sense the aura of items in a storage bag.


    He didn¡¯t expect that this divine mouse could not only sense human auras but also the aura of items in a storage bag.


    This made him feel a sense of dread.


    Fortunately, he hadn¡¯t encountered a cultivator who could sense the aura of items in a storage bag; otherwise, he would have been in grave danger.


    ¡°How about it, friend?¡±


    Meng Yibai¡¯s internal spiritual power was almost depleted, and his Talisman treasure was almost exhausted. He was anxious, but still maintained his composure and spoke in a deep voice.


    ¡°In this situation, how can I let you go?¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t kill you, but my heart won¡¯t be at ease.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s words fell, and the seven-colored giant sword slashed down.


    From the moment they clashed, the opponent¡¯s fate was sealed.


    ¡°Friend, we didn¡¯t have any grudges before, and this matter was just a momentary impulse. I¡¯m willing to apologize to you, and you can make any demands.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, my grandmother is a false core true person of the Blue Cloud Sect, and she has implanted a soul mark within me. If you kill me, my grandmother will find out.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m telling you this not to threaten you, but to let you know that if you kill me, you¡¯ll only bring endless trouble to yourself, and the harm will outweigh the benefits.¡±


    Meng Yibai¡¯s entire body surged with powerful Qi, and his golden sword orb spun rapidly, trying to escape.


    However, his entire body was suppressed by the golden brick, making it difficult for him to struggle free, and he could only rely on his Talisman to block the attack.


    At this moment, his tone also became urgent, and he couldn¡¯t remain calm like before.


    ¡°Alas, it¡¯s precisely because of this that I asked you if you misunderstood from the start.¡±


    ¡°But unfortunately, you didn¡¯t seize the opportunity!¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed and said.


    As soon as he finished speaking, his gaze turned fierce, and he unleashed the seven-colored giant sword with full force.


    Today, no matter what the opponent said, they would definitely die.


    Otherwise, he would be unable to sleep or eat well if he were remembered by such an arrogant person who would hunt him down for a trivial matter!


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    The forcefully activated Talisman and sword orb clashed repeatedly with the seven-colored giant sword.


    However, his Qi had been greatly depleted, and he was suppressed by the golden brick, slowing down his Qi. Facing this terrifying attack, how could he possibly block it?


    ¡°Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!¡±


    The five spears on the second-level puppet¡¯s back shot out simultaneously, piercing through Meng Yibai¡¯s protective Qi shield and then his body.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    In an instant, Meng Yibai spat out a mouthful of blood, unable to support the Talisman and sword orb¡¯s defense.


    The next moment, the seven-colored giant sword slashed down like a divine axe, cutting Meng Yibai¡¯s body in half, causing blood to splatter everywhere.


    ¡°My methods are still too few.¡±


    ¡°If I didn¡¯t have the Xuan Yuan Bead¡¯s Qi amplification and support, the outcome of this battle would be uncertain.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, this flying sword is not suitable for me.¡± S?a??h the N?v?lFir?(.)n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    After seeing Meng Yibai die, Lu Changsheng let out a gentle sigh, murmuring to himself.


    He had a rough understanding of his own abilities.


    Without further thought, he used his Qi to grab the opponent¡¯s treasures, including the corpse, and turned them into a streak of light, disappearing into the distance.


    At this time, in the Blue Cloud Sect¡­


    In the magnificent, golden palace¡­


    An old woman with a pale face and white hair suddenly had a premonition.


    A jade token appeared in her hand.


    But on this jade token, a crack appeared.


    ¡°Ahh!¡±


    She looked at the cracked jade token in her hand, her eyes filled with disbelief, and let out a mournful cry.


    ¡°Who, who killed my grandson!¡±


    The old woman¡¯s Qi surged, and her eyes turned red.


    A moment later, she transformed into a rainbow light, flying out of the palace.


    She then rode a spirit boat, turning into a streak of light, shooting towards the direction of Blue Cloud Market Town.

 Chapter 153: Seven Stars Stellar Sword, Second Transformation - Peach Blossom Gu!

    After arriving in Blue Cloud Market Town, Meng Sennin began to inquire about her grandson Meng Yibai¡¯s recent situation and any notable events within the town.As a respected figure in the Blue Cloud Sect, she easily obtained the information she sought.


    Before long, she gained a general understanding of her grandson¡¯s situation and the recent events in the town.


    Among the information, she keenly picked up on a particular piece of news.


    Xiao Xiyue had attempted to establish a foundation in Blue Cloud Market Town, and she was not alone in this endeavor. She was accompanied by a man who shared a residence with her.


    Upon learning this, Meng Sennin realized that her grandson¡¯s recent activities might be connected to this incident.


    She knew her grandson¡¯s personality well and was aware of his feelings for Xiao Xiyue.


    Initially, she had hoped that her grandson would be able to form a romantic relationship with Xiao Xiyue.


    If her grandson were to find out that Xiao Xiyue had arrived in Blue Cloud Market Town to establish a foundation, he would likely go to congratulate her. However, when he discovered Xiao Xiyue cohabiting with another man, he would likely feel jealous and even harbor murderous intentions towards that man.


    ¡°Xiao Xiyue,¡± Meng Sennin¡¯s expression turned solemn.


    She couldn¡¯t believe that this incident was somehow connected to Xiao Xiyue.


    The trail led back to Xiao Xiyue.


    Although she knew that the incident was related to Xiao Xiyue, she dared not ask Xiao Xiyue about it.


    One thing was certain ¨C this matter was not in her favor.


    The man who could live with Xiao Xiyue and attempt to establish a foundation was not a trivial matter, even if they weren¡¯t romantically involved.


    In this situation, her grandson¡¯s jealousy would lead him to cause trouble, and ultimately, his own downfall.


    If she were to confront Xiao Xiyue, it would only lead to more trouble.


    As for Xiao Xiyue, she wasn¡¯t afraid of her.


    However, Xiao Xiyue had a special background, being the disciple of Yun Wanshang, a Core Formation master.


    Even as a respected figure, she wouldn¡¯t dare offend Fairy Caiyun. After all, Fairy Caiyun was a true Core Formation master, and especially protective of her disciples.


    Last year, she had even drawn her sword against Red Sun Peak because of Xiao Xiyue.


    Meng Sennin didn¡¯t want to provoke her.


    If Fairy Caiyun were to find out about this incident, she would be in grave danger.


    It was likely that Fairy Caiyun would attack her with her sword, and Meng Sennin would have to prepare for the worst.


    Moreover, she had discovered that the person who had just broken through to Foundation Establishment was likely the one who had killed her grandson.


    It was probable that they were a respected figure, possibly even a Core Formation master.


    Otherwise, it would be impossible for someone who had just reached Foundation Establishment to be a match for her grandson, let alone kill him.


    ¡°Alas¡­¡±


    After considering the entire situation, Meng Sennin let out a deep sigh.


    With a sorrowful expression, she boarded her spirit boat and left Blue Cloud Market Town, returning to Blue Cloud Sect.


    She planned to spend the next period of time in seclusion, focusing on her cultivation.


    Meanwhile, Lu Changsheng was on the steel-feathered eagle, playing with the golden flying sword that had been refined from Meng Yibai¡¯s sword. ¡°This flying sword is indeed more suitable for me than the spiritual weapons of the Red Cloaked Youth.¡±


    ¡°However, it¡¯s also because I possess a Metallic Body, which allows me to resonate better with this flying sword.¡±


    ¡°If I want a truly suitable flying sword, I¡¯ll need to ask an artifact refining master to forge one with the attributes of yin, yang, and the five elements.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was well aware that to maximize his power, he needed a flying sword that suited him.


    However, such a sword was difficult to obtain, whether through purchase or by killing and plundering.


    In the cultivation world, most flying swords had single or dual attributes, and it was rare to find one with all five elements.


    He would have to ask an artifact refining master to forge one for him.


    ¡°I¡¯ll have to wait until I have the resources to ask someone to forge one for me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng put away the flying sword, thinking to himself that it wasn¡¯t a big deal.


    This flying sword was just a transitional spiritual weapon.


    At the Foundation Establishment stage, his true spiritual weapon was the Seven Stars Heart Lamp.


    Once he forged it, his power would increase by a stage.


    As for the flying sword, he would wait until he broke through to Core Formation, when he could use the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique¡¯s third stage, which included a set of magical treasures called the Seven Stars Stellar Sword.


    These magical treasures could be refined into seven different attribute swords, which would greatly enhance his power when used in conjunction with the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique.


    He could also create 64 sword shadows and set up the Seven Stars Stellar Sword array.


    Once he mastered this sword array, even as a beginner Core Formation cultivator, he could easily kill mid-stage Core Formation cultivators, and even late-stage ones.


    ¡°However, I¡¯m still far from achieving that. I¡¯m only at Foundation Establishment, and those magical treasures are still too far away for me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, not thinking too much about it.


    He took out a jade map, infused it with his spiritual energy, and looked at his current location. He was still two days away from Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Although I¡¯ve refined the vengeful spirit, I don¡¯t know if Meng Yibai¡¯s elder has other means to find me.¡±


    ¡°So, to be safe, I¡¯ll wander around outside for a while and not rush back to Qingzhu Mountain, in case I attract trouble.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the map and decided to observe the surroundings for half a month to ensure that Meng Yibai¡¯s elder couldn¡¯t find him. I


    f not, it would cause trouble for Qingzhu Mountain and Hongye City.


    ¡°Alas, I should still be more careful when going out.¡±


    ¡°Killing ordinary cultivators is one thing, but killing someone with a background like Meng Yibai could lead to big trouble.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed, making up his mind to focus on making money and cultivating in seclusion after returning home.


    He didn¡¯t want to encounter more people like Meng Yibai, who could bring trouble to his family. He also needed to pay more attention to his children¡¯s education, so they wouldn¡¯t grow up to be problematic.


    Just as Lu Changsheng was about to find a place to rest, he felt a slight tremor in his brow.


    ¡°Peach Blossom Gu has completed its transformation and upgraded to the Second Transformation!¡±


    The next moment, Lu Changsheng understood what was happening.


    It was his own Peach Blossom Gu that had upgraded.


    This Peach Blossom Gu had long reached the peak of the First Transformation. S?a?ch* Th? N?v?lF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    However, due to his limited cultivation, it was unable to upgrade to the Second Transformation.


    As soon as he broke through the Foundation Establishment, the Peach Blossom Gu on his forehead began to transform and upgrade.


    Now, after a month, the Peach Blossom Gu had also completed its transformation and successfully upgraded to the Second Transformation.


    The upgrade of the Peach Blossom Gu to the Second Transformation didn¡¯t bring about significant changes.


    It only enhanced the original three effects.


    It made his Romantic Luck even more prosperous.


    The Peach Blossom Gu improved his charm and aura, making him more attractive to the opposite sex.


    And the active effect, the Five Elements Peach Blossom Curse, was also enhanced.


    ¡°Peach Blossom Gu has upgraded, and my Romantic Luck has increased again. I shouldn¡¯t go out less often.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, who knows, I might encounter Romantic Luck as soon as I step out the door.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stroked his chin, chuckled, and then headed towards a large mountain in the distance.


    He planned to stop there for half a month.


    He wanted to see if Meng Yibai¡¯s fake true persons would find him.


    If they did, he would use the Talisman to escape and sever the Demonic Curse of Fate.


    If they didn¡¯t, that would be even better.


    Xiao Xiyue, on the other hand, didn¡¯t linger after meeting the true persons in Blue Cloud Market Town and directly returned to Blue Cloud Sect.


    As soon as she returned to the sect, she rushed to Rainbow Peak.


    She arrived at the magnificent palace at the top, where she met her master.


    As she arrived at the grand hall, Xiao Xiyue saw a woman standing on the stairs, dressed in colorful cloud-like robes, with her hair styled in a cloud-like bun, and a face as beautiful as a heavenly goddess.


    It was her master, Yun Wanshang.


    It was clear that her master knew she had returned and was waiting for her.


    ¡°Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue immediately bowed respectfully.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t disappointed me, Xiyue.¡±


    Yun Wanshang looked at her disciple with a faint smile on her face.


    She had already learned about Xiao Xiyue¡¯s successful Foundation Establishment through the true persons in Blue Cloud Market Town.


    She also knew that Xiao Xiyue didn¡¯t achieve Foundation Establishment alone.


    She had heard that Xiao Xiyue and Lu Changsheng had broken through to Foundation Establishment together.


    After hearing this news, she felt a mix of emotions, both comfort and complexity.


    The comfort came from Xiao Xiyue¡¯s successful Foundation Establishment, which meant she had overcome her emotional tribulations and achieved a perfect foundation.


    The complexity, however, was due to Xiao Xiyue¡¯s relationship with Lu Changsheng.


    Although she had mentally prepared herself for this, knowing that Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue had achieved Foundation Establishment together still made her feel uneasy.


    This represented the complete severance of her connection with Lu Changsheng.


    Upon learning of Lu Changsheng¡¯s Foundation Establishment, she felt a sense of unknown anxiety in her heart.


    She was worried that Lu Changsheng would activate the jade pendant and contact her.


    After all, she had told Lu Changsheng that if he achieved Foundation Establishment, she would give him an opportunity.


    But now that Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue had a connection, and had taken that step, she didn¡¯t know how to respond.


    Fortunately, the jade pendant remained silent.


    However, this also made her feel unhappy.


    Although she had made up her mind not to respond to Lu Changsheng¡¯s activation of the jade pendant, Lu Changsheng¡¯s success in Foundation Establishment without activating the pendant made her feel quite displeased.


    She wanted to ask Lu Changsheng what he meant by this.


    Was he looking down on her?


    As a Core Formation true person, she had given him a supreme opportunity, and he didn¡¯t even know how to cherish it!


    ¡°Master, I¡¯ve disappointed you again,¡± Xiao Xiyue said, pursing her lips.


    ¡°Ah?¡± Yun Wanshang responded, slightly startled.


    She then looked at Xiao Xiyue carefully.


    Immediately, she noticed that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s aura was off.


    As Xiao Xiyue¡¯s master, she knew that her disciple¡¯s foundation was based on the Profound Lunar Yin Dao Base.


    This foundation was quite good, with a strong and harmonious connection with Xiao Xiyue¡¯s physique.


    However, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s current aura didn¡¯t resemble a perfect dao base.


    She immediately grasped Xiao Xiyue¡¯s hand, which was as white as jade, to examine her condition.


    She saw that on the perfect, jade-like dao platform in Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Dantian, there was a clear and visible crack.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Yun Wanshang was taken aback.


    She didn¡¯t expect my disciple to successfully establish their Foundation!


    Although they¡¯ve condensed the Profound Lunar Yin Dao Base, there¡¯s still a flaw.


    ¡°Xiyue, why is this happening?¡±


    Yun Wanshang asked Xiao Xiyue.


    Although she did not practice the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, she had studied it.


    She knew that this technique placed great importance on one¡¯s mental state.


    If one¡¯s mental state was not correct, it would be difficult to establish their Foundation. It was impossible to have a successful Foundation Establishment with a flawed base.


    Moreover, condensing a perfect Dao base and still having a flawed base was a situation she had never seen before.


    ¡°Master, when I broke through to Foundation Establishment, I finally understood the true meaning of the first stage of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, ¡®Cloud is heartless and Moon is heartless¡¯.¡±


    ¡°¡®Clouds and moon intersect, clouds surround the moon, the moon shines on the clouds, the two are intertwined yet separate, one is serene and quiet, the other is ethereal and unpredictable, both are is heartless, this is Cloud is heartless and Moon is heartless¡¯.¡±


    ¡°I made a mistake from the beginning, which led to my yin and yang being out of balance, resulting in a successful Foundation Establishment with a flawed base.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue slowly explained her situation and understanding of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique to her master.


    ¡°Ah, Cloud is heartless and Moon is heartless,¡± Yun Wanshang sighed, impressed.


    She had initially pointed out the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique to Xiao Xiyue, emphasizing the importance of the cloud and moon being intertwined. But she never expected that this intertwining would mean having no desires or emotions.


    It was hard for her to evaluate this technique.


    She nodded and said, ¡°Xiyue, don¡¯t worry, a flawed Dao base is not irreversible.¡±


    ¡°I, as your master, know of several heavenly materials and earthly treasures that can repair a Dao base. I¡¯ll find them for you later.¡±


    Yun Wanshang said this, feeling a sense of responsibility as Xiao Xiyue¡¯s master. In her opinion, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s mistake in cultivation and flawed Dao base were also related to her own guidance.


    Initially, she had not provided clear guidance to Xiao Xiyue, and her own instructions had led Xiao Xiyue astray.


    ¡°Master, this mistake has also brought me good fortune,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said with a gentle smile, her cold and serene face softening.


    Yun Wanshang looked at her disciple, slightly taken aback. She didn¡¯t understand the meaning behind Xiao Xiyue¡¯s words, and it had been a long time since she had seen Xiao Xiyue smile like that.


    After cultivating the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s expression in front of her master was no longer as cold and serene as before.


    Her face had become slightly softer, but not to the extent that it was now.


    This made Yun Wanshang realize that her disciple had undergone a significant change after establishing their Foundation.


    ¡°Master, although my Foundation Establishment was flawed, it allowed me to understand the true meaning of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique,¡± Xiao Xiyue said.


    ¡°I also understood the meaning of the second stage, ¡®Clouds have emotions, Moon has emotions¡¯.¡±


    ¡°If I can cultivate this stage to perfection, I may be able to repair my Dao base on my own.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue spoke openly, knowing that she couldn¡¯t hide the fact that her Dao base was flawed from her master, Yun Wanshang.


    However, the fact that Lu Changsheng could repair her Dao base was too astonishing, so she chose to attribute it to the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    In the future, if her Dao base was restored to perfection, or even further improved, she would have a reason to explain it.


    Moreover, she wanted to continue her cultivation with Lu Changsheng and needed her master¡¯s approval.


    Not only was this a matter of cultivation, but in the Blue Cloud Sect, after a disciple¡¯s Foundation Establishment, the sect would also arrange tasks for them.


    Even as a Core Formation true person¡¯s disciple, she needed to report her situation and obtain her master¡¯s approval to temporarily avoid these tasks.


    ¡°Clouds have emotions, Moon has emotions, and I can repair my Dao base on my own.¡±


    Yun Wanshang was surprised to hear this, and the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique became even more mysterious and profound in her eyes.


    She wondered if she had made a mistake by letting Xiao Xiyue choose this technique.


    After all, through Xiao Xiyue¡¯s words, even a Core Formation true person like herself couldn¡¯t fully understand the true meaning of this technique, and its cultivation difficulty was unimaginable.


    ¡°According to my understanding of the second stage of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, ¡®Clouds have emotions, Moon has emotions¡¯,¡± Xiao Xiyue continued.


    ¡°The moon, accompanied by the clouds, shines brighter and more radiantly, and the clouds, illuminated by the moon, become more lively and carefree. To people on earth, the two complement each other, creating a beautiful scenery like a blue sky and white clouds.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue slowly explained her understanding of the second stage of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    ¡°The first stage is about having no desires or emotions, allowing one to establish their Foundation with the intention of Supreme Forgetfulness.¡±


    ¡°The second stage, however, allows one to have emotions in the state of Supreme Forgetfulness.¡±


    Yun Wanshang, as a Core Formation true person, already had some understanding of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique. Now, after hearing her disciple¡¯s words, she finally understood the meaning and subtleties of the technique.


    After careful consideration, she felt that the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique was even more profound and mysterious, making it difficult for one to comprehend. It was as if one was seeing a mountain, not seeing a mountain, and then seeing a mountain again.


    ¡°Xiyue, are you going to continue cultivating with Lu Changsheng¡¯s help?¡±


    Yun Wanshang asked, understanding the reason behind her disciple¡¯s words.


    Xiao Xiyue was not only reporting to her master but also explaining her cultivation path.


    ¡°Please approve, Master,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said with a bow.


    Yun Wanshang didn¡¯t speak and looked at her disciple. She had already accepted the situation with Lu Changsheng, but she was worried about her disciple getting deeper into the entanglement with him.


    She wondered if her disciple could truly achieve the Supreme Forgetfulness state. Moreover, in the cultivation world, one had to consider the consequences of their actions.


    Xiao Xiyue repaid the kindness of cultivation and life-saving with the Sun and Moon Dao Foundation.


    If she continued to cultivate with him, how would she repay her debt, and what would be the consequences?


    The two locked eyes, and Yun Wanshang finally nodded.


    ¡°Very well, I approve,¡± she said, handing Xiao Xiyue a token.


    ¡°Take this token and register your cultivation progress at the Record Office. You can then avoid the sect¡¯s tasks.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Master,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said with a bow.


    ¡°Xiyue, the second stage of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique is ¡®Clouds have emotions, Moon has emotions¡¯, but the third stage is ¡®Clouds without emotions, Moon without emotions¡¯, which is the true Supreme Forgetfulness,¡±


    Yun Wanshang said, having gained more insight into the technique after listening to Xiao Xiyue¡¯s words.


    ¡°Please don¡¯t worry, Master,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said with a bright smile, understanding her master¡¯s concerns.

 Chapter 154: This Romantic Luck is Really Ridiculous!

    ¡°Ah, it looks like everything is fine now.¡±On the mountain peak, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, let out a gentle sigh, and crushed the two medium-grade spirit stones in his hand into powder.


    He had been staying on this mountain for over half a month.


    During this time, except for a few wild beasts that came to deliver food, no one had come to find him.


    So Lu Changsheng was preparing to leave.


    After all, if the other party had the means, half a month would be enough time to find him.


    The fact that no one had come to find him for so long meant that everything was fine.


    As he walked out of the cave, Lu Changsheng released his steel-feathered eagle, ready to take flight, when he saw a small village at the foot of the mountain, with flames soaring into the sky.


    ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s happening here? Bandits?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly as he gazed intently, faintly hearing cries and wails.


    Seeing this, he recalled his steel-feathered eagle and transformed into a streak of light to investigate.


    Although he wasn¡¯t one to meddle in others¡¯ affairs, this situation seemed to be a case of bandits raiding the village, burning and killing.


    He had heard of such things when he was young, before he awakened to his memories.


    Now that he had encountered it, he might as well lend a hand.


    After all, as a human being, he had basic morals.


    He wouldn¡¯t become arrogant and ignore the plight of ordinary people just because he had cultivated for a few years.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    Lu Changsheng transformed into a beam of light and flew quickly towards the village.


    Before he even got close, he saw a group of black-clad, horse-riding bandits slaughtering the villagers, with cries and wails filling the air.


    ¡°Ah, horse bandits.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression turned stern.


    Horse bandits were even more despicable than ordinary mountain bandits.


    They had horses, making them come and go without a trace.


    That¡¯s why ordinary mountain bandits would only plunder the surrounding villages briefly before leaving.


    It was a gradual process.


    But horse bandits were different, and their raids were completely unpredictable. Village massacres were a common occurrence.


    ¡°You dare to slaughter innocent people, you¡¯ll pay with your life!¡±


    Lu Changsheng shouted loudly in mid-air.


    His voice, amplified by his spiritual power, thundered like a drumbeat, echoing throughout the village.


    ¡°Oh no, it¡¯s a cultivator! Everyone, retreat quickly!¡±


    A tall, muscular, and fierce-looking man with a missing eye, holding a nine-ring broadsword, was terrified by the deafening sound and shouted loudly.


    However, before he could finish speaking, a Forest White Flying Sword flew straight towards him.


    The next moment¡­


    ¡°Thud!¡±


    The man¡¯s head flew off, and blood splattered everywhere!


    The other horse bandits, who were still burning and killing, were also terrified upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s shout.


    They panicked and fled in all directions, like dogs that had lost their homes.


    ¡°It¡¯s a cultivator! It¡¯s a cultivator!¡±


    ¡°I heard my grandfather talk about it before. Legend has it that cultivators can fly with the wind¡­ It¡¯s a cultivator who has come to save us!¡±


    ¡°Waaah, the cultivator is saving us!¡±


    The remaining villagers, who had heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s shout, were like drowning people grasping for a lifeline.


    They looked up at Lu Changsheng in the air, shouting and kneeling in worship.


    ¡°Pfft! Pfft! Pfft¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng, wearing a fluttering white robe, stood upright in mid-air, his face expressionless. His Forest White Flying Sword danced like a dragon, its sword aura sweeping across, beheading a horse bandit.


    The horse bandits, who had been brutal and domineering, killing villagers without mercy, were now like chickens waiting to be slaughtered under Lu Changsheng¡¯s flying sword.


    ¡°We, the Blood Cloud Thieves, didn¡¯t know that a cultivator was passing by. We¡¯re willing to leave and beg for mercy!¡±


    ¡°Mercy, oh mercy!¡±


    The horse bandits knew that they couldn¡¯t resist the cultivator¡¯s abilities, so they begged for mercy loudly.


    But Lu Changsheng showed no mercy.


    If he hadn¡¯t happened to pass by, who knows how many people the Blood Cloud Thieves would have killed?


    At least this village would have been doomed.


    The villagers watched as Lu Changsheng killed the horse bandits, feeling a mix of excitement and fear, their scalps tingling.


    Although the horse bandits deserved to die a thousand times over,


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expressionless face, his calm and collected demeanor, and his sword rising and falling like a harvesting scythe, killing the horse bandits one by one, still shocked them.


    They couldn¡¯t help but feel both respect and fear towards this ¡®cultivator¡¯.


    A moment later, Lu Changsheng had killed nearly all the horse bandits.


    Looking at the burning flames in the village, he waved his hand again.


    Instantly, his spiritual power spread out like a hurricane, extinguishing the raging flames.


    After that, he helped treat some injured villagers.


    ¡°Thank you, cultivator! Thank you, noble cultivator!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, cultivator! I, an old man, will definitely repay your kindness!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, noble cultivator! I will build a shrine in my home to pray for your safety!¡±


    The villagers knelt down to thank Lu Changsheng, each expressing their gratitude in their own way.


    They knew that they couldn¡¯t repay Lu Changsheng, so they could only show their appreciation in the simplest way.


    ¡°Alas.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed, looking at the many burned-down houses and corpses, his heart heavy with emotion.


    Even after cultivating for so many years and experiencing many things, his heart was still affected by such scenes.


    No matter whether it was in the cultivation world or the mortal world, those at the bottom always suffered the most.


    This made him grateful once again for obtaining the opportunity to cultivate and reach this point.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Just as Lu Changsheng finished saving the people and was about to leave, he noticed a little girl among the crowd of people kneeling towards him.


    The girl was around ten years old, with a dirty face and wearing a tattered gray robe.


    However, from this little girl, Lu Changsheng unexpectedly felt a strange, unusual attraction.


    This inexplicable feeling made Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skip a beat.


    As a man who had experienced countless battles and had a strong sense of self-confidence, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t believe he would have thoughts about a little girl.


    Especially not a dirty little girl like this.


    ¡°There¡¯s something wrong with this little girl!¡±


    Lu Changsheng examined the little girl carefully.


    He immediately discovered that under her tattered gray robe, on her neck and wrists, there were some white, fish-scale-like scales growing.


    ¡°A half-demon?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows rose as he looked at the scales.


    However, he didn¡¯t sense any demonic energy from the little girl.


    He used his spiritual eye technique to examine the little girl more closely.


    As Lu Changsheng gazed at the little girl, he noticed a faint aura of spiritual energy surrounding her, indicating that she possessed a Spirit Root.


    ¡°There¡¯s definitely something wrong,¡± he thought to himself.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng became even more aware that this little girl had a problem.


    Having recently broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, he had transcended his mortal body, and his spiritual senses had been enhanced. Even without using his spiritual eye technique, he should have been able to detect whether someone had a Spirit Root or not.


    However, he hadn¡¯t detected anything unusual about the little girl earlier.


    It was only after using his spiritual eye technique that he discovered she possessed a Spirit Root. S~?a??h the N???lFire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Could it be some kind of special physique?¡± Lu Changsheng wondered to himself.


    The little girl seemed to sense Lu Changsheng¡¯s gaze and shrank back in fear, her small body trembling.


    ¡°It¡¯s definitely this monster that¡¯s brought disaster to our village!¡± a villager exclaimed.


    ¡°She¡¯s a jinx!¡± another villager chimed in.


    ¡°It¡¯s because of this monster that our village has been plagued by misfortune!¡±


    ¡°Please, immortal, eliminate this monster for us!¡±


    Several villagers echoed the sentiment.


    The little girl, hearing these words, began to tremble with fear, her eyes welling up with tears.


    ¡°Don¡¯t cry, little one, don¡¯t cry,¡± an old woman with gray hair and a gray robe comforted the little girl.


    But then, another villager spoke up, ¡°Zhao, this monster is a jinx, and it¡¯s because you took her in that your son and daughter-in-law never returned from their trip to the city.¡±


    The old woman¡¯s body stiffened at these words.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on with this little girl?¡± Lu Changsheng asked calmly, his eyes fixed on the little girl.


    He could sense that there was something wrong with her, but he couldn¡¯t quite put his finger on what it was.


    As he listened to the villagers¡¯ words, it seemed that everyone in the village knew that this little girl was problematic.


    ¡°Immortal, this monster is Xu Er¡¯s daughter,¡± one of the villagers explained.


    ¡°Xu Er was a famous hunter in our village, but after giving birth to this monster, his life took a turn for the worse.¡±


    ¡°First, his wife died in childbirth, and then Xu Er himself disappeared during a hunting trip.¡±


    ¡°Zhao took pity on her and adopted her, but when she was around seven or eight years old, scales started growing on her body, just like a snake¡¯s scales. What else could she be but a monster?¡±


    ¡°And after Zhao took her in, her son and daughter-in-law went to work in the city and never returned.¡±


    ¡°Now our village is plagued by bandits, and it¡¯s all because of this jinx!¡±


    Several villagers chimed in, ¡°Disaster star, monster!¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t deny the fact that the girl was indeed unusual.


    But as for being a disaster star, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t convinced.


    In this era, especially for poor families, having children was a significant risk.


    Going into the mountains to hunt and working outside the village also came with risks.


    ¡°What¡¯s your name, and are you willing to leave with me?¡± Lu Changsheng asked the little girl in a gentle tone.


    He sensed that this girl was not ordinary and had some issues.


    Since the village couldn¡¯t accommodate her, it would be better to take her in and raise her himself.


    He wanted to investigate what was going on with this little girl.


    Was she born with a special physique, or what was the situation?


    The little girl was taken aback by Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    From the young man in front of her, she felt a warmth and sense of security that she had never experienced before.


    It was an aura and a feeling that made her want to get closer, filling her heart with good feelings.


    She didn¡¯t respond.


    Instead, she looked timidly at her grandmother beside her.


    ¡°Immortal, she¡¯s a good girl, not a monster,¡± Grandmother Zhao said, thinking that Lu Changsheng wanted to eliminate the monster.


    She knew the little girl had problems, but after so many years of living together, she had come to regard the little girl as her own granddaughter.


    Not only was she obedient and helpful, but she would also take the initiative to do farm work, wash clothes, and cook.


    Whenever she was bullied by other kids, she would silently endure it, not telling her grandmother, which made her heart ache.


    As for her son and daughter-in-law, although she was saddened by their departure, she knew that every year, some villagers would leave to work in the city, and some never returned.


    So, she didn¡¯t blame the child entirely.


    ¡°Hehe, I think this child has a spiritual affinity, so I¡¯m thinking of taking her with me,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a gentle smile.


    ¡°Spiritual affinity!¡±


    ¡°What, this monster of a girl has spiritual affinity?¡±


    ¡°Immortal, you must be mistaken,¡± the villagers exclaimed in surprise, their voices filled with envy.


    ¡°Girl, hurry up and respond to the immortal!¡±


    Grandmother Zhao, upon hearing that the little girl had spiritual affinity, hastily urged the little girl to respond to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°I¡¯m a monster,¡± the little girl said in a low voice.


    She wasn¡¯t unwilling to leave with Lu Changsheng, but she felt that she was a monster, and that she would bring trouble, which made her hesitant.


    ¡°I¡¯ve said it before, you¡¯re not a monster. Are you willing to leave with me?¡± Lu Changsheng asked again.


    ¡°I¡¯m willing to leave with the immortal,¡± the little girl said, looking up at her grandmother, who was urging her to respond.


    After finishing her sentence, she looked up at Lu Changsheng with an expectant gaze and a slightly trembling voice, ¡°Immortal, can you take my grandmother with us too?¡±


    ¡°Not a problem, filial piety is commendable, of course I can,¡± Lu Changsheng smiled and nodded.


    The little girl was willing to leave with him, and bringing an old woman along wouldn¡¯t be a big deal.


    He wasn¡¯t planning to take the little girl to Qingzhu Mountain anyway.


    Instead, he intended to settle her in Ruyi Region first.


    ¡°Thank you, immortal!¡± the little girl exclaimed in surprise.


    ¡°Thank you, immortal!¡± she repeated, her voice filled with joy.


    She hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng to agree so readily.


    After all, she had been worried about leaving her grandmother behind.


    Grandmother Zhao was also overjoyed and grateful.


    Her husband had passed away, and her son and daughter-in-law had never returned, but now, with this opportunity to leave with the immortal, she was more than willing.


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s go,¡± Lu Changsheng said, not wanting to waste any more time.


    With a flick of his sleeve, a spiritual boat appeared.


    He had two spiritual boats, but he rarely used them because they were conspicuous and wasted spirit stones.


    Besides, they were stolen goods, so he didn¡¯t use them often.


    Now, with two more people, the steel-feathered eagle wouldn¡¯t be convenient, so he used the spiritual boat instead.


    With a wave of his sleeve, the two of them floated onto the boat.


    As the villagers bid them farewell, Lu Changsheng steered the spiritual boat, and it soared into the sky, transforming into a streak of light that flew towards Ruyi Region.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng sensed that Peach Blossom Gu had gained a Romantic Luck aura.


    This meant that taking in this little girl would also bring him Romantic Luck.


    ¡°This is also Romantic Luck, this is really ridiculous.¡±


    ¡°Could this be the mysterious fate that is hard to comprehend?¡±


    ¡°I was very lucky to have Romantic Luck, which led me to rest in this mountain for half a month, and just happened to encounter such an incident and meet this little girl?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Ever since he had obtained the Peach Blossom Gu, Lu Changsheng would think to himself whenever he encountered such situations, wondering if it was related to the Peach Blossom Gu Romantic Luck.


    Now, seeing the Peach Blossom Gu¡¯s Romantic Luck, he was convinced that this was indeed Romantic Luck.


    Especially just now, if he hadn¡¯t felt a strange allure from the little girl, he wouldn¡¯t have noticed her at all.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the timid little girl beside him and asked gently, ¡°Little one, you haven¡¯t told me your name yet, have you?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just called Little Girl,¡± the little girl replied.


    ¡°Ah, she doesn¡¯t have a name, she¡¯s just called Little Girl,¡± Zhao Baozhu said cautiously.


    ¡°No name?¡± Lu Changsheng was taken aback upon hearing this.


    He recalled that in rural areas, children were often given a temporary name, and only received a formal name later in life. Many girls didn¡¯t even have a temporary name.


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll give you a name. How about that?¡± Lu Changsheng smiled at the little girl.


    ¡°Little Girl, don¡¯t you hurry up and thank the immortal for bestowing a name upon you?¡± Zhao Baozhu urged the little girl.


    ¡°Thank you, immortal,¡± the little girl said, her face lighting up with hope.


    The other children in the village all had names, but she had never had one. Sometimes she had also wished for a name.


    ¡°From now on, you¡¯ll be called ¡®Bai Ling¡¯. The ¡®Bai¡¯ in white, and the ¡®Ling¡¯ in spirit, how about that?¡± Lu Changsheng said, looking at the white scales on the little girl¡¯s wrist.


    ¡°Bai Ling, Little Girl, you¡¯ll be called Bai Ling from now on. Don¡¯t you thank the immortal?¡± Zhao Baozhu said to the little girl again.


    ¡°Thank you, immortal,¡± the little girl said, repeating her new name twice, her face filled with joy.


    Lu Changsheng chuckled and waved his sleeve, and a gentle breeze blew by.


    ¡°Whoosh¡ª¡±


    Bai Ling¡¯s face was as white as jade, as if it had been washed clean by a clear spring. Her features were delicate, with distinct black and white pupils. Her skin was particularly white and smooth, like a porcelain doll.


    Although she was still wearing the same tattered gray clothes, she looked like a completely different person, no longer like a village girl.


    ¡°Immortal,¡± Bai Ling said, looking at her hands and then touching her flushed cheeks, feeling a bit shy.


    When she was seven, scales started growing on her body, and she discovered that her skin was becoming increasingly white and smooth. Her appearance was also becoming more and more beautiful.


    But her grandmother said it wasn¡¯t good, and always covered her up with mud. So now that the mud was gone, revealing her true appearance, she felt a bit uncomfortable and shy.


    Zhao Baozhu was also surprised by this scene. She had always known that Bai Ling was beautiful, especially her skin, which was unlike that of a village girl, even better than a city miss. So she would always apply mud to her face.


    As a result, she had almost forgotten Bai Ling¡¯s natural beauty.


    Now, seeing her like this, she couldn¡¯t help but think that it was no wonder Lu Changsheng had taken a liking to her.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, from now on, you don¡¯t need to cover up in front of me,¡± Lu Changsheng said, stroking her head and smiling.


    Although she was just a little girl, everyone has a desire to be beautiful. She probably didn¡¯t like having mud on her face all the time either.


    ¡°Yes, yes, I¡¯ll listen to the immortal,¡± Bai Ling nodded obediently, her big eyes shining with joy.


    Just as Lu Changsheng had guessed, she didn¡¯t like having mud on her face every day. Which girl doesn¡¯t love beauty?


    ¡°Hmm!¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng patted his storage bag, and suddenly, several exquisite and beautiful dresses appeared.


    ¡°Which one do you like?¡± Lu Changsheng asked, smiling.


    He had bought several dozen sets of spiritual robes for his own children when he was in Blue Cloud Market Town. Now that he had picked up this lovely little girl, he wouldn¡¯t be stingy with a set of spiritual robes. He wanted to dress her up beautifully.


    Besides, since I have this person by my side, shouldn¡¯t I give her some benefits?


    ¡°Immortal, are these for me?¡±


    Bai Ling looked at the colorful, exquisite, and beautiful dresses in front of her, her eyes widening in surprise.


    She had never seen such beautiful clothes since she was a child. She didn¡¯t know how to describe them, and her eyes were dazzled.


    ¡°Immortal, why are you so good to me?¡±


    Her eyes suddenly became moist.


    From a young age, aside from Granny Zhao, he was the first person to be so kind to her.


    Just after meeting, not only did he give her a name, but he also gave her such a precious and beautiful dress, making her feel dizzy and embarrassed to accept.


    ¡°You¡¯re willing to follow me, so I naturally want to be good to you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and smiled, ruffling her hair.


    Then, he spoke in a gentle voice, ¡°From now on, just call me Brother.¡±


    ¡°Brother.¡±


    Bai Ling heard this and was taken aback, feeling an inexplicable flutter in her heart.


    She then pursed her lips, looking a bit shy, and called out, ¡°Brother.¡±


    ¡°Haha, great, so choose one then.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and chuckled, ruffling her hair again.


    Bai Ling looked around and finally chose a white dress.


    Because she had never worn such a clean and beautiful dress before.


    Brother also said that from now on, she wouldn¡¯t need to be dirty and messy, so she wanted to stay clean and tidy all the time.


    Granny Zhao, who was standing aside, also felt a surge of emotions, feeling happy for the child¡¯s future.

 Chapter 155: My Son Has the Talent of a Martial Saint!

    Lu Changsheng realized that Bai Ling and Zhao Baozhu had just experienced a great upheaval and were physically and mentally exhausted, so he didn¡¯t directly head to the Ruyi Region.The journey from here to the Ruyi Region would take around three to four days, which was too demanding for the two ordinary people.


    They found a town to rest in and let the two of them take a break and have a good meal. With Zhao Baozhu¡¯s help, Bai Ling changed into a beautiful and elegant white dress with a celestial pattern.


    Her raven-black hair was tied up in two ponytails, making her look like a lovely porcelain doll. ¡°Brother,¡± she said, looking timid and weak as she came to Lu Changsheng¡¯s side, her eyes full of hope as she showed off her new clothes.


    However, she was still very nervous, her small hands clutching the hem of her dress, making her look like a frightened little rabbit, evoking a sense of pity.


    ¡°Little Ling¡¯er is so cute,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile as he looked at Bai Ling¡¯s timid and weak demeanor.


    He rubbed her little head, making her small face break into a happy and joyful smile.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go eat,¡± he said, and then took Bai Ling¡¯s hand, leading her to dinner.


    Just then, Lu Changsheng noticed the scales on Bai Ling¡¯s wrist and examined them carefully.


    When Bai Ling saw Lu Changsheng looking at the scales on her wrist, her face suddenly turned pale. She quickly pulled down her sleeve to cover her wrist, her small body shaking and her voice trembling with fear as she said, ¡°Brother, I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to scare you.


    Lu Changsheng saw the little girl¡¯s fearful and anxious expression, her voice trembling with a hint of tears, and he couldn¡¯t help but sigh. S?a??h the N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    He knew that over the years, the little girl had been ridiculed and ostracized because of these scales, making her extremely sensitive about this aspect, and it had become a conditioned response.


    He gently squatted down and looked at the girl¡¯s fearful and self-deprecating face, carefully lifting her sleeve to examine the white snake scales. ¡°How could this scare anyone? These scales are very beautiful,¡± he said in a gentle tone.


    As he spoke, his palm gently stroked the scales. The white scales blended perfectly with her fair skin, making it almost impossible to notice unless one looked closely.


    The scales felt slightly cool to the touch, but not uncomfortable, and were very smooth.


    The little girl, who had been full of fear and anxiety, was stunned by his words.


    Ever since the scales had grown on her body, even her grandmother had been afraid of her. Later, a boy in the village had seen the scales on her arm and called her a monster, causing the villagers to think she was a monster too.


    She had even thought of cutting off the scales with a knife, but every time she did, the wound would bleed profusely, and the scales would grow back soon after, without even leaving a scar.


    It was only after her grandmother comforted her that she gradually accepted the scales.


    But these scales were still a thorn in her heart, and she usually covered them with clothes, not wanting others to see them.


    Lu Changsheng was the first person to say that these scales, which made her feel self-conscious and afraid, were very beautiful.


    At this moment, the little girl¡¯s timid and weak heart felt a strange sensation.


    Her black and white eyes, like peach blossoms, were filled with tears, and she looked at Lu Changsheng with a timid and weak expression, saying, ¡°Brother, you really don¡¯t think they¡¯re scary?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Bai Ling¡¯s black and white eyes, and for a moment, he saw a hint of enchantment and charm.


    It made his heart flutter, and he almost lost his composure.


    ¡°Ah¡­¡±


    If he hadn¡¯t checked with his divine sense several times to confirm that the other party was just an ordinary little girl, Lu Changsheng would have thought that she was using some kind of charm.


    However, this charm disappeared in an instant.


    The black and white eyes only showed a pitiful and weak expression.


    The charm just now seemed like an illusion, as if it didn¡¯t exist.


    ¡°How could it be scary? I think it¡¯s very beautiful,¡± Lu Changsheng said, smiling gently and warmly.


    He was even more surprised by the situation, and he couldn¡¯t believe that he, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, had almost lost his composure in front of her.


    He didn¡¯t look at her for too long, knowing that the little girl still couldn¡¯t adapt.


    He pulled down Bai Ling¡¯s sleeve and then rubbed her little head, smiling and saying, ¡°Little Ling¡¯er, don¡¯t worry too much about what others think.¡±


    ¡°Brother said it¡¯s beautiful, so it¡¯s beautiful, okay?¡±


    Listening to Lu Changsheng¡¯s gentle words, Bai Ling seemed to be basking in the warmth of spring, and her heart felt calm and peaceful.


    She nodded vigorously.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go eat,¡± Lu Changsheng said, taking the little girl¡¯s hand to go eat.


    Outside the room, Zhao Baozhu watched this scene, feeling a sense of relief.


    She didn¡¯t know what the immortal had seen in Bai Ling.


    Wouldn¡¯t he be disgusted because of Bai Ling¡¯s situation?


    But at this moment, she felt that the scales on Bai Ling¡¯s body shouldn¡¯t be a bad thing.


    Otherwise, the immortal wouldn¡¯t have taken a liking to her.


    The three of them then went to a private room to eat.


    Facing a table full of delicious food, Bai Ling and Zhao Baozhu were both stunned, looking a bit awkward.


    Lu Changsheng, on the other hand, let them eat freely, chatting with them and asking about some things.


    Through their conversation, Lu Changsheng also gained a general understanding of Bai Ling¡¯s situation.


    She was eleven years old this year.


    She had lost her mother at the age of two and her father at the age of five.


    After that, Bai Ling was taken in by Zhao Baozhu.


    No one knew why, but at the age of seven, Bai Ling discovered that scales were growing on her wrists.


    Later, scales also grew on her neck, shoulders, and legs.


    These white scales made her very anxious and afraid.


    However, these scales didn¡¯t cause any abnormalities in her body.


    On the contrary, they made her skin become whiter and more delicate, and her physical strength was much greater than that of her peers.


    ¡°Seven years old.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat when he heard this age.


    In the cultivation world, children could detect their Spirit Root at around five or six years old.


    The Spirit Body was more complex, and some people were born with it, while others were similar to Spirit Root.


    Some people didn¡¯t awaken their Spirit Body until they were in their forties or fifties, or even needed a certain trigger.


    It makes sense that the seven-year-old¡¯s Spirit Body awakened, causing the scales to grow.


    However, Lu Changsheng had also read many books about the Spirit Body and had never heard of a case like Bai Ling¡¯s.


    ¡°The cultivation world is vast and unpredictable.¡±


    ¡°She not only has a charm that can affect me, but she can also conceal her Spirit Root, which is absolutely not simple.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think too much about it and decided to take care of her for now.


    He would teach her cultivation later.


    After eating, Lu Changsheng noticed that Bai Ling had a big appetite, even bigger than that of an adult.


    At this time, Bai Ling also noticed that Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t eaten much.


    She had been eating slowly, but the table was already filled with leftovers, and her small face turned red with embarrassment.


    ¡°Immortal, the girl¡¯s appetite is also bigger than usual.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that she couldn¡¯t eat her fill while following me.¡±


    Zhao Baozhu spoke up.


    ¡°No problem, being able to eat is a blessing, and Ling¡¯er can eat more, and we can order more if it¡¯s not enough.¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand and smiled at Bai Ling.


    The little girl was currently in a stage of rapid growth, and being able to eat more was definitely a good thing.


    Then he looked at Zhao Baozhu and said, ¡°Zhao Baozhu, you don¡¯t need to call me ¡®Immortal¡¯ anymore, you can just call me ¡®Old Master¡¯ from now on.¡±


    Earlier, when they entered the city, Lu Changsheng had noticed that Bai Ling lacked a sense of security and had some social anxiety.


    When people on the street looked at her, her small body would tremble, and she would show fear.


    Lu Changsheng guessed that this was a leftover symptom from her past in the village.


    He also planned to continue letting Zhao Baozhu take care of her, and the two of them would live together.


    He would observe Bai Ling¡¯s situation for a while and then take her to his Lu Manor.


    ¡°Yes, Old Master.¡±


    Zhao Buba nodded hastily in response.


    After eating their fill and resting for a night, Lu Changsheng prepared provisions for the two of them on the road and then drove the flying boat, continuing towards Ruyi Region City.


    Four days later, the spirit boat stopped outside Ruyi Region City.


    Lu Changsheng, accompanied by Bai Ling and Zhao Buba, disembarked from the spirit boat.


    ¡°Is Brother¡¯s home here?¡± Bai Ling asked timidly, looking at the majestic and grand city in front of her.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, from now on, you and Zhao Buba will temporarily reside here,¡± Lu Changsheng replied with a smile, taking out a transmission talisman to send a message to Hong Yi.


    One of the messages was to ask Hong Yi for help with arrangements.


    The other was to catch up after a long time apart.


    Then, as if he had thought of something, Lu Changsheng¡¯s body glowed with a burst of white light, revealing his true appearance.


    Before this, Lu Changsheng had been using a disguise.


    Even when they rested during their journey, he didn¡¯t reveal his true appearance.


    ¡°Brother,¡± Bai Ling exclaimed, her eyes wide open in surprise as she saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s true face.


    Zhao Buba, standing beside her, was also shocked, thinking to herself that he was indeed a true immortal, and she had never seen anyone as handsome as him.


    ¡°Brother usually conceals his face,¡± Lu Changsheng chuckled, then took Bai Ling¡¯s small hand and walked towards Ruyi Region City.


    ¡°Brother is so handsome,¡± Bai Ling said, her face flushing slightly as she looked up at Lu Changsheng, her voice barely above a whisper.


    Ruyi Region City was bustling with people coming and going, but Lu Changsheng used his magical powers to suppress his aura, reducing his presence.


    However, even with his reduced presence, his handsome face, tall and upright posture, and extraordinary demeanor still caught the attention of many women on the street, making them stop and stare.


    Bai Ling walked beside Lu Changsheng, feeling anxious and nervous as she looked around at the crowds, tightly gripping his hand.


    Before long, Hong Yi arrived quickly.


    ¡°Brother Lu, who is this?¡± Hong Yi asked, looking at Bai Ling, who was being led by Lu Changsheng, with some surprise.


    He was already used to Lu Changsheng bringing girls over, but this one looked too young to be a daughter, and too old to be a concubine.


    ¡°Hehe, this is my adopted sister, Bai Ling. I plan to temporarily settle her here, and I need your help to take care of her,¡± Lu Changsheng explained, briefly introducing Bai Ling and Zhao Buba¡¯s situation.


    ¡°I see,¡± Hong Yi replied, not asking any further questions after hearing the explanation.


    Not far from the Lu residence, a quiet and secluded courtyard was arranged for Zhao Buba and Bai Ling.


    A servant girl and an elderly woman were also assigned to attend to the two of them.


    ¡°Brother Lu, have you just returned from traveling?¡± Hong Yi asked Lu Changsheng after settling the two of them.


    ¡°Yes, how did you know?¡± Lu Changsheng replied, raising an eyebrow.


    ¡°Five months ago, Brother Li returned once,¡± Hong Yi said.


    ¡°I saw that you hadn¡¯t come over, and I happened to be free, so I went to Hongye Market with Brother Li, but Miss Lu said you had gone traveling.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression changed upon hearing this, and he asked, ¡°Did Feiyu return?¡±


    ¡°Where is he now? Is he still in Hongye Market or has he left?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes widened as he asked these questions.


    Five months ago was exactly the time when he and Xiao Xiyue had left Hongye Market.


    He didn¡¯t expect that Li Feiyu would return at the same time.


    ¡°Brother Li returned to bid farewell and then headed to Qingluan Immortal City, so he left after a month,¡± Hong Yi said with a sigh.


    Hong Yi admired Li Feiyu¡¯s determination. He had given up on unrealistic cultivation dreams after being eliminated from the immortal sect and was now focused on inheriting his father¡¯s Marquis Ru Yi title and breaking through the Qi Refining stage in his lifetime.


    Li Feiyu, on the other hand, had been struggling in the cultivation world for many years and was still full of energy.


    Now, he was venturing into Qingluan Immortal City, a sacred site for Rouge Cultivators, which left Hong Yi in awe.


    ¡°Qingluan Immortal City,¡± Lu Changsheng sighed.


    Li Feiyu had mentioned before that he was going to venture into Qingluan Immortal City, but Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t expect that Li Feiyu would return after training in other places.


    However, Li Feiyu¡¯s return coincided with Lu Changsheng¡¯s own journey to establish his Foundation, which meant they didn¡¯t get to meet again.


    ¡°Brother Li must have experienced a lot this time,¡± Hong Yi said.


    ¡°And with Brother Li¡¯s character, he might be able to make a name for himself and build a foundation for immortality.¡±


    Hong Yi, who knew about Lu Changsheng¡¯s close relationship with Li Feiyu, offered words of comfort.


    He then started talking about Li Feiyu¡¯s changes, saying that Li Feiyu was indeed extraordinary and had made significant progress in his cultivation, breaking through to the sixth stage of Qi Refining after two years of training.


    However, as Lu Changsheng listened to these words, his mood only grew heavier.


    In the cultivation world, if one wants to rapidly increase their cultivation, it¡¯s all about spiritual medicine, pills, and opportunities.


    Li Feiyu, however, didn¡¯t plan to obtain resources through spiritual farming or butchery. He was going to stake his life on it.


    After chatting for a long time, the two of them parted ways.


    As Lu Changsheng walked back home, he gazed at the endless, rolling waves of the canal behind the Lu Manor, and let out a deep sigh.


    ¡°The world is like a tide, and people are like water; I can only sigh at the few who return from the Martial World.¡±


    When he returned home, Lu Changsheng, who was filled with emotions, saw his children and realized that time had passed quickly.


    The older kids had grown to be as tall as his shoulders.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an, do you have any plans for the future?¡± Lu Changsheng asked, embracing his son Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s shoulders.


    He knew that as a father, he had been somewhat neglectful.


    Except for when the kids were young, he had been more attentive.


    As the children grew older, he had become less concerned.


    He would only occasionally show interest and ask a few questions.


    ¡°I remember you saying, ¡®Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles.¡¯ I want to go out and take a look around in a few years,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an replied, scratching his head, looking a bit embarrassed.


    After all, his parents were still around, and it wasn¡¯t suitable for him to go on a long journey.


    As the eldest son, he felt that this behavior was not quite right.


    But since his father had asked, he wouldn¡¯t hide his thoughts.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay to go out and take a look around.¡±


    ¡°Wait until you break through to the Innate Master, then you can go out,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    These kids were actually lacking in freedom.


    When they were young, they had been confined to Qingzhu Mountain.


    As they grew older, they were restricted to the Ruyi Region city.


    Their daily routine was just reading and practicing martial arts, with little time for going out.


    It was normal for them to want to go out and take a look around.


    He wouldn¡¯t stop them from doing so.


    After all, the kids were growing up, and it was time for them to be independent.


    This was also a necessary part of growing up.


    As for why he mentioned the Innate Master, it was because Innate Master warriors could use their Heavenly True Qi to activate a low-grade or medium-grade Talisman.


    When Lu Ping¡¯an goes out to travel the world, he would feel more at ease.


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s face lit up with excitement as he said, ¡°I¡¯ll try to break through to the Innate Master within three years at most.¡±


    He had recently become a top expert in the martial arts world.


    Taking it a step further, he would become an Innate Master in the Martial Arts World.


    So, in his opinion, his father¡¯s requirement wasn¡¯t difficult to achieve.


    ¡°Not bad, my son Ping¡¯an has the talent of a martial saint!¡± Lu Changsheng exclaimed, patting his son¡¯s shoulder with a smile.


    When Li Feiyu was 18, he had already become a top expert, which was considered a genius.


    Now, his own son had achieved the same feat at the age of 13.


    However, Lu Changsheng was aware that his son¡¯s martial arts talent and aptitude weren¡¯t the main factors.


    It was three parts practice and seven parts eating ¨C relying on his old father¡¯s wealth.


    ¡°Martial saint, Father, is that a martial arts realm above the Innate Master?¡± Lu Ping¡¯an asked, his curiosity piqued.


    He had heard that martial saints could rival some cultivators.


    Now, hearing about this martial saint, he was filled with wonder.


    He wanted to know if martial saints could be as powerful as cultivators.


    ¡°Should be, right?¡± Lu Changsheng replied casually.


    He was just making things up, not knowing what a martial saint was.


    He didn¡¯t expect his son to take it seriously and ask if there was such a martial arts realm.


    However, seeing the look in his son¡¯s eyes, he roughly understood what his son was thinking.


    Although the children had accepted the reality of not having a Spirit Root and being unable to cultivate, they still had fantasies about it in their hearts.


    He let out a soft sigh and changed the subject, ¡°Ping¡¯an, do you lack anything, like an Innate Pill to help you break through to the Innate Master realm?¡±


    ¡°If I¡¯m not around, you can directly ask Uncle Hong for it, don¡¯t be shy.¡±


    ¡°Also, when you go out, don¡¯t just leave without saying goodbye, remember to write a letter to me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to his son.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I know,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an nodded.


    Lu Changsheng patted his son¡¯s shoulder.


    He was still quite confident in his eldest son, who had a straightforward personality and would listen to his words.


    ¡°No worries, no regrets, what are your plans for the future?¡± Lu Changsheng asked, looking at his other children.


    ¡°Dad, I also want to travel the world, but I don¡¯t know how many years it will take me to break through to the innate level. How about I go with Brother Ping¡¯an?¡±


    Lu Wuyou said with a smile.


    ¡°That¡¯s if your brother Ping¡¯an is willing to take you with him.¡±


    ¡°And besides, your brother Ping¡¯an hasn¡¯t even gone on a long journey himself, so he¡¯ll have to take you along as a burden,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile, responding to his daughter¡¯s words.


    ¡°No worries, little sister. If you want to travel the Martial Arts World, I¡¯ll go out first and take a look, and then come back to accompany you,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an said immediately.


    As the eldest son, under Lu Lanshu¡¯s education, he still had a strong sense of responsibility.


    ¡°Hehe, thanks, Brother Ping¡¯an,¡± Lu Wuyou said, immediately wrapping her arm around Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s arm, and giving Lu Changsheng a playful pout, making him laugh.


    ¡°You won¡¯t want to travel the Martial Arts World too, will you?¡± Lu Changsheng asked, looking at Lu Wuyu.


    ¡°Second brother wants to be a county magistrate in the future, governing a region and benefiting the people,¡± Lu Wuyou immediately chimed in.


    ¡°Not bad, that¡¯s a great idea. In a few years, I¡¯ll talk to Uncle Hong about it, and you can learn from him,¡± Lu Changsheng said to his second son.


    He still recognized Hong Yi¡¯s character and thought that the children could learn something from him.


    So, Lu Changsheng chatted with his children about their current lives, their futures, and their ideals.


    He didn¡¯t forget about Bai Ling either.


    In the past few days, he had made time to visit Bai Ling and cultivate their feelings.


    He also brought her to meet his daughters, so they could become friends and play together, making it easier for her to integrate into the family.


    After staying in Ruyi Region city for ten days, Lu Changsheng returned to Qingzhu Mountain, amidst the reluctance of his family.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s five-month-long trip without news had naturally worried his wives and concubines.


    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Miaoge¡¯s reassurance, saying that Lu Changsheng was traveling with a good friend, they would have thought he had encountered an accident.


    Now, seeing Lu Changsheng return, they were all concerned and asked him questions.


    Lu Changsheng had to spin a good yarn, explaining what had happened on his journey, until late at night, when he finally managed to placate his wives and concubines.


    After spending several days placating his wives and concubines, Lu Changsheng began to focus on his children.


    Like his son Lu Xianzhi, who was now practicing breathing exercises and starting to cultivate, Lu Changsheng naturally offered encouragement and gave him a set of magical clothes and a low-grade flying sword as a reward.


    He hoped that Lu Xianzhi would cultivate diligently and quickly reach the Qi Refining third stage.


    This scene made the other siblings envious, and many wives and concubines secretly hoped that their own children would strive harder.


    But the second child with a Spirit Root, Lu Quanzhen, was only ten years old.


    He still had over a year to go before he could start cultivating.


    Lu Changsheng looked at his children, his heart filled with anticipation.


    He didn¡¯t know how to calculate the achievement points for the kids who have cultivated Qi into their bodies.


    Or maybe when the kids reach the middle or late stages of Qi Refining, there will be achievement rewards.


    Later, Lu Changsheng chatted with the kids, talked about their interest, and paid attention to their situation.


    Thanks to the overall atmosphere of the Lu Family and Lu Miaoyun¡¯s care for the children, these kids, regardless of their personalities, at least didn¡¯t have any obvious flaws and were still manageable.


    The real problem was that the children of the concubines and servant girls were relatively less close to him, their father.


    Instead, they had more reverence for him.


    Lu Changsheng understood the situation.


    He couldn¡¯t treat his wives and children equally, and often had to consider their Spirit Roots or their mothers when dealing with them.


    So, even though he was usually very casual with the kids, he didn¡¯t have much interaction with them, which naturally made them less close to him.


    Under the influence of the overall atmosphere and their mothers¡¯ teachings, the kids formed an awe-inspiring image of him in their hearts.


    However, Lu Changsheng knew that he couldn¡¯t change this situation.


    He currently had 117 children.


    Among them, 28 had Spirit Roots.


    Even if he only focused on the kids with Spirit Roots, he still didn¡¯t have the time and energy.


    All he could do now was to pay more attention to the kids and try not to let them develop any flaws.


    After chatting with his wives and children, Lu Changsheng also remembered his Golden Armor Bean Mother.


    He dug a hole in his courtyard, poured in some second-grade spiritual soil, and planted the Golden Armor Bean Mother.


    He also asked Lu Miaoyun to take care of it and water it regularly.


    After all, this thing would sprout quickly, and it couldn¡¯t be planted in a spiritual pet bag.


    Although Lu Miaoyun didn¡¯t know what kind of seed it was, she remembered her husband¡¯s instructions and would take good care of it.


    Next, Lu Changsheng focused on having babies in Qingzhu Mountain.


    He planned to wait for Xiao Xiyue¡¯s message and then travel between Qingzhu Mountain and Hongye Valley.

 Chapter 156: The Number One Talisman Master In Lu Family, Forge the Seven Stars Heart Lamp!

    At the Blue Cloud Sect, in the Scripture Pavilion.¡°You¡¯re sure you want to choose this cultivation technique, Xiao Xiyue?¡±


    The Pavilion¡¯s Elder looked at the three cultivation techniques Xiao Xiyue had chosen, and his face revealed a strange expression when he saw one of them.


    ¡°I want to comprehend all techniques. The method I practice requires me to understand all kinds of techniques, so I chose this technique.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s had a calm and serene expression. She bowed slightly and spoke.


    ¡°Since you¡¯ve made up your mind, I won¡¯t say much, Xiao Xiyue.¡±


    ¡°However, you should know the rules of our Blue Cloud Sect: you must take an oath to keep the technique confidential and not leak it to outsiders.¡±


    The Pavilion¡¯s Elder looked at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s demeanor and didn¡¯t say much, just nodding slightly.


    ¡°Thank you, Elder.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nodded, took the oath, and promised not to leak the technique, then left.


    ¡°It seems that Foundation Establishment has a significant impact on fertility.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had returned to Qingzhu Mountain over a month ago.


    During this time, he barely practiced cultivation.


    Except for crafting talismans, he spent most of his time on family matters and making babies.


    Although he had been trying to conceive for a month, only three concubines had become pregnant.


    This made him realize that this was likely due to his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.


    Cultivators¡¯ cultivation levels affect their fertility, and it becomes harder to conceive as they break through to higher realms, which is a common understanding in the cultivation world.


    ¡°However, the higher the parents¡¯ cultivation level, the higher the probability of their offspring having a Spirit Root, and the better their quality.¡±


    ¡°Now that I¡¯ve broken through to Foundation Establishment, and with the system¡¯s 5% increase in Spirit Root probability, I think the probability of our children having Spirit Roots will also increase significantly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    This month, although he had been diligent in making babies, he had also been following the principle of eugenics.


    The three pregnant concubines all had Spirit Roots.


    So, the children they would give birth to would likely have a high probability of having Spirit Roots as well.


    ¡°If I were to have a child with Xiyue, I think their talent would be exceptional.¡±


    At this time, Lu Changsheng thought of Xiao Xiyue.


    The other person not only had a four grade Spirit Root and a Moonlight Spirit Body, but was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    If the two of them were to have a child, it would likely have a Spirit Root, and its talent would be exceptional.


    However, he also knew that it would be difficult to have a child with Xiao Xiyue at the moment.


    Having a child would not only delay her cultivation for several years, but her master would likely not agree to it either.


    ¡°Husband, Grandma is here, and it seems like she has something to discuss with you.¡±


    At this time, Lu Miaoyun arrived at the backyard and said to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°What is it that you want to discuss with me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised to hear this.


    He immediately followed Lu Miaoyun to the main hall.


    Inside the hall, the Fourth Elder was drinking tea.


    The old woman was already ninety years old.


    Her once-luxuriant face had aged significantly.


    Her once-black hair had turned completely white.


    ¡°Grandma.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately bowed and greeted her.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    The Fourth Elder nodded her head and her face was filled with kindness.


    After chatting with Lu Changsheng about family matters for a while, she revealed the purpose of her visit.


    She expressed her intention to step down from her position as the elder of the Lu Family and recommended Lu Changsheng to take over the position.


    At the same time, she hoped that Lu Changsheng could teach the Lu Family¡¯s younger generation how to craft talismans.


    ¡°Take over the position of elder and teach the Lu Family¡¯s younger generation how to craft talismans?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was slightly hesitant upon hearing this.


    If he had a choice, he would definitely not want to take on this responsibility.


    Because he was already very busy.


    Not only did he need to craft talismans, refine the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi, and take care of his children, but he also needed to focus on his own cultivation.


    In the past month, he had spent most of his time on family matters and had barely cultivated.


    The Seven Stars Heart Lamp technique still hadn¡¯t been cultivated to perfection.


    If he took on this position, it would require a significant amount of time and energy.


    However, the Fourth Elder¡¯s tone was sincere and pleading, making it difficult for him to refuse.


    After all, the old lady was already at an age where she should retire and enjoy her golden years.


    Moreover, the Lu Family¡¯s highest cultivation level in talisman crafting was currently himself.


    And the old lady had already offered him the position of elder.


    It was worth noting that in the Lu Family, a cultivator family, the elders were usually from within the family.


    ¡°Changsheng, teaching the Lu Family¡¯s younger generation how to craft talismans is mainly about giving lectures, guiding them, and seeing if they have any talent for talismans.¡±


    ¡°If they have talent, it¡¯s like when I taught you and Miaoge, and it won¡¯t take up too much time.¡±


    The Fourth Elder saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s hesitation and continued to speak.


    Her tone was warm and kind, with a hint of pleading in her eyes.


    ¡°Grandma, teaching the Lu Family¡¯s younger generation how to craft talismans is naturally not a problem.¡±


    ¡°As for the position of elder, why don¡¯t you give it to Sister Miaoge? You know I¡¯m not interested in managing things, and I don¡¯t like to get involved in family matters.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the old lady¡¯s gaze and spoke out.


    Since the old lady had already said so, he couldn¡¯t directly refuse.


    It wouldn¡¯t be too difficult to take some time to teach the Lu Family¡¯s younger generation about talismans and share his knowledge.


    He might as well do something for the Lu Family.


    Moreover, he couldn¡¯t push this task away.


    Lu Changsheng was very clear in his heart that if he refused, this task would ultimately fall on his wife Lu Miaoge¡¯s shoulders.


    He still hoped that Lu Miaoge would have fewer things to worry about and could focus more on her cultivation.


    So, he might as well take on this task.


    Besides, he was already teaching his own children about talismans, so it wouldn¡¯t be too much trouble to teach a few more.


    ¡°Changsheng, this position of elder is not just Grandma¡¯s idea, but also the Patriarch¡¯s and the elder¡¯s thoughts.¡±


    ¡°And this position is just a title, without too many responsibilities. As for Miaoge, the family will make other arrangements in the future.¡±


    The Fourth Elder patted Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand and spoke softly.


    Lu Changsheng understood that this position of elder was the Lu Family¡¯s way of further pulling him in.


    Otherwise, this position wouldn¡¯t be decided by just the Fourth Elder alone.


    It would require a vote from all the Lu Family elders.


    ¡°Since Grandma has said so, I would naturally accept.¡±


    Looking at the old lady¡¯s kind face, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t refuse again and nodded in agreement.


    ¡°Good, this matter will be finalized at this year¡¯s family meeting. You¡¯ll have to work hard then, Changsheng.¡± S?a?ch* Th? N0??F?re.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    The Fourth Elder saw Lu Changsheng agree and smiled.


    This was a big deal, and it wouldn¡¯t be directly finalized.


    She had come to inform him in advance, so Lu Changsheng could prepare.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Grandma.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and shook his head.


    ¡°How¡¯s your first-grade top-quality talisman crafting going?¡±


    At this time, the Fourth Elder asked about Lu Changsheng¡¯s talisman crafting skills as usual.


    She would ask about his talisman crafting skills every half year or so.


    Half a year ago, Lu Changsheng had already shown that his talisman crafting skills were almost on par with the Fourth Elder¡¯s.


    ¡°Please, Grandma, guide me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t say much, instead, he revealed his Talisman-making skills to the Fourth Elder.


    Now that he had broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, he could be a bit bolder.


    He would accelerate his progress in the Talisman-making aspect.


    In a few years, he would be able to showcase his second-grade Talisman-making skills to the outside world.


    ¡°Very good, very good.¡±


    As Lu Changsheng successfully created a first-grade, top-quality Talisman, the Fourth Elder¡¯s face lit up with excitement and joy, repeatedly exclaiming her praise.


    She could see that Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman-making skills had already surpassed her own.


    This Talisman, even if she were to create it herself, would not be as refined, and might not even be as good as Lu Changsheng¡¯s.


    Lu Miaoyun, who was standing by, although she didn¡¯t fully understand, was also delighted and happy.


    She knew that her husband¡¯s Talisman-making skills had made another breakthrough.


    Over the years, she had witnessed Lu Changsheng¡¯s continuous progress in Talisman-making.


    ¡°Changsheng, from now on, I won¡¯t be able to teach you anything about Talisman-making. You¡¯ll have to rely on yourself.¡±


    ¡°This purple one is our Lu Family¡¯s second-grade, top-quality Talisman-making inheritance.¡±


    ¡°This white one is my own annotation and understanding of the Talisman-making inheritance, which I¡¯ve accumulated over the decades. Take it and study it well.¡±


    ¡°My only wish now is to see you become a second-grade Talisman master.¡±


    The Fourth Elder tidied up her storage bag and took out a white jade box.


    Inside, there were two jade slips, which she solemnly handed over to Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Fourth Elder¡¯s serious expression and knew that this must be something extremely precious to her.


    After all, it was extremely difficult for ordinary cultivators to obtain advanced-level techniques and second-grade Talisman-making inheritances.


    Not only were they expensive, but they were also rarely available on the market.


    This second-grade, top-quality Talisman-making inheritance was likely the Lu Family¡¯s most treasured heirloom in the Talisman-making aspect.


    ¡°I won¡¯t disappoint you, Grandma.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded heavily, respectfully accepting the inheritance with both hands.


    ¡°Very good, very good.¡±


    The Fourth Elder patted Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulder, also not saying much more.


    She then chatted with them for a bit before going to visit her great-grandchildren.


    As she grew older, she became more and more fond of the children.


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s eldest son, Lu Yun, was nine years old this year.


    After being discovered to have a seventh-grade Spirit Root, he had become even more favored by the Fourth Elder.


    However, Lu Miaoyun¡¯s second child didn¡¯t have a Spirit Root, and her third child only had a ninth-grade Spirit Root, which made both Lu Miaoyun and the old lady feel somewhat disappointed.


    ¡°Congratulations, husband.¡±


    After the Fourth Elder left, Lu Miaoyun¡¯s face lit up with joy as she congratulated Lu Changsheng.


    As his wife, she naturally felt proud and happy about her husband¡¯s rapid progress in Talisman-making and his upcoming position as the family elder.


    Lu Changsheng also smiled and nodded in response.


    Although he didn¡¯t feel particularly excited about the elder position, he knew that it was a significant achievement that warranted celebration.


    If he appeared too calm, it would be hard to explain.


    Soon, Lu Miaoyun spread the news throughout the household.


    ¡°Congratulations, husband!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, father!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, dad!¡±


    The wives and children in the backyard were all overjoyed upon hearing the news and rushed to congratulate Lu Changsheng.


    Their thoughts were similar to Lu Miaoyun¡¯s ¨C becoming the family elder was a great honor and a remarkable achievement.


    Now that their husband, father, was going to become the Lu Family elder, it was a truly remarkable thing.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the happy faces of his wives and children and couldn¡¯t help but feel joyful, a smile spreading across his face.


    ¡°It¡¯s not finalized yet, let¡¯s just keep it to ourselves for now.¡±


    He waved his hand, thinking to himself that if they knew that their husband, father, was already a Foundation Establishment cultivator, they would be even more astonished.


    Before long, half a month had passed.


    In the practice room, Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his five hearts facing upwards, imagining the seven stars in his mind, and the endless sword aura.


    The countless sword auras in his body converged at his Dantian, gradually forming a seven-star ancient lamp.


    ¡°Seven Stars Heart Lamp!¡±


    ¡°The spiritual light in the heart is the lamp wick, the spiritual power is the lamp oil, and with a single thought, the heart lamp can be ignited, which can eliminate the poison, guard and enlighten the mind, and resist external demons.¡±


    ¡°If I use heavenly silver as the lamp oil, I can accelerate my cultivation, condense my spiritual power, and make my foundation even more refined.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, when facing enemies, I can use my spiritual power to ignite the lamp wick, unleashing endless sword auras to kill my foes, making it a perfect combination of offense and defense!¡±


    After a long time, Lu Changsheng slowly opened his eyes, gazing at the Seven Stars Heart Lamp that had condensed in his Dantian. He let out a gentle sigh and a joyful expression appeared on his face.


    Through half a month of closed-door cultivation, he had finally succeeded in condensing the Seven Stars Heart Lamp.


    Next, he would need to gather materials to forge the Seven Stars Heart Lamp into his spiritual weapon.


    However, he didn¡¯t start forging immediately.


    Because this process would take a long time and couldn¡¯t be interrupted.


    It would take several months of closed-door cultivation to achieve this.


    Now Lu Changsheng gradually understood why cultivators couldn¡¯t be bothered with worldly affairs.


    This Seven Stars Heart Lamp condensation method didn¡¯t require him to spend time studying or contemplating.


    Directly imagining the seven stars, condensing the sword aura, and forging the heart lamp had taken him half a month.


    If an ordinary person were to attempt this, they would need to close themselves off for at least three to four months, or even half a year, to condense this heart lamp.


    ¡°Ah, no wonder cultivators can¡¯t be bothered with too many worldly affairs.¡±


    ¡°Too many worldly affairs make it difficult to focus on cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed, walked out of the practice room, and headed to the Fourth Elder¡¯s residence to discuss teaching the Lu Family children about Talisman-making.


    He planned to teach a lesson, and then use the excuse of going into seclusion to break through to the Qi Refining seventh stage to forge the Seven Stars Heart Lamp into a spiritual weapon.


    After all, this Seven Stars Heart Lamp was beneficial for cultivation, and the sooner it was forged, the better.


    ¡°I¡¯ll let Patriarch notify everyone, and we¡¯ll hold the lesson at Qingzhu Mountain tomorrow.¡±


    The Fourth Elder said this after hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s intentions.


    The next day, the sun was shining brightly.


    The Fourth Elder arrived at Lu Changsheng¡¯s residence, accompanied by a man in his thirties with a refined face and a courteous demeanor.


    This man was Lu Miao, the young Patriarch of the Lu Family.


    He would become the new Patriarch of the Lu Family at this year¡¯s family gathering.


    It wasn¡¯t that Lu Yuanding had done anything wrong.


    It was just that the Patriarch of the Lu Family served a twenty-year term.


    Lu Yuanding had just completed his twenty-year term, so he would be stepping down and becoming an elder.


    ¡°Grandma, young Patriarch.¡±


    Lu Changsheng bowed to the Fourth Elder and Lu Miao.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    The two of them also nodded to Lu Changsheng.


    This young Patriarch was Lu Yuanding¡¯s nephew.


    So, his personality was similar to Lu Yuanding¡¯s.


    He was courteous and refined, making people feel very comfortable.


    The two of them had come for the Talisman-making lesson.


    Since it was the first lesson, they lacked experience, so the Fourth Elder had to come to supervise.


    As for the young Patriarch, he was there to observe and ensure that the Lu Family children didn¡¯t cause any trouble for Lu Changsheng, the future elder.


    Lu Changsheng called out to his sons, Lu Xianzhi and Lu Quanzhen, to come over as well.


    These two sons of his didn¡¯t have any talent in Talisman-making.


    But even without talent, as cultivators, knowing more about Talisman-making couldn¡¯t be a bad thing.


    Everyone arrived at Qingzhu Mountain Manor.


    ¡°Uncle Fu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw Uncle Fu, the manager of Qingzhu Mountain Manor, and greeted him.


    Uncle Fu, an old man, had also aged significantly and was now semi-retired.


    ¡°Fourth Elder, Young Patriarch, Changsheng,¡± Uncle Fu greeted Lu Changsheng and the others.


    In his heart, he felt a mix of emotions, thinking about how Lu Changsheng, the former son-in-law of the Lu Family, had now become the core of the Lu Family.


    On the Talisman Dao, he had even surpassed Lady Lu Miaoge, taking over as the Fourth Elder, and becoming the number one person in the Lu Family.


    He led the three of them to a large hall in Qingzhu Mountain Manor.


    Inside, there were over twenty young Lu Family disciples, ranging in age from eleven to fifteen.


    ¡°Greetings, Fourth Elder, Uncle Miao, Uncle Chang, Master Lu.¡±


    These young Lu Family disciples had received the news yesterday and knew that Lu Changsheng was teaching Talisman crafting.


    The family elders had also instructed them to show respect and courtesy to Lu Changsheng.


    After all, during the battle where the Lu Family destroyed the Chen Family, the previous generation of the Lu Family knew about Lu Changsheng¡¯s exceptional talent and value as a son-in-law.


    Not only did he have a natural talent for the Talisman Dao, but he was also favored by the Lu Family¡¯s ancestors and was personally granted a marriage.


    He also had a deep connection with a Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    ¡°Xian, Quanzhen, you two find a seat and sit down.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to his two sons, then began to lecture.


    With his second-grade Talisman crafting skills, he was extremely solid in his foundation.


    His theoretical explanations were also well-structured and easy to understand.


    Completely unlike the Fourth Elder, who had learned through slow and steady effort, Lu Changsheng¡¯s teaching was effortless and natural.


    So, it was perfect for these newcomers to learn from him and understand the Talisman Dao.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hold back, teaching in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, making the lesson flow smoothly.


    He even broke down the basic steps of crafting a Talisman, teaching them step by step, and the children listened with rapt attention.


    Even the Fourth Elder, listening to Lu Changsheng¡¯s lecture, couldn¡¯t help but be surprised by the clear and concise explanation of the Talisman crafting process.


    She felt that Lu Changsheng¡¯s teaching was flawless, without any flaws.


    She even had a sense of nostalgia, as if she was re-learning the basics.


    She had originally thought that Lu Changsheng, who had learned through self-study, might have some gaps in his foundation.


    So, she came to listen to the lesson, thinking that she could point out a thing or two to Lu Changsheng and help him solidify his foundation.


    But unexpectedly, she found herself reviewing the basics again.


    ¡°Alright, that¡¯s enough for today¡¯s lesson.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re interested, you can practice on your own at home, and I¡¯ll check on you during the next lesson.¡±


    After lecturing for almost an hour, Lu Changsheng stopped and said:


    ¡°Crafting Talismans is not just about listening; it¡¯s useless if you only listen. You need to practice and master the techniques with your hands. To achieve success on the Talisman Dao, you must unite your body and mind, and have precise control over your spiritual energy and force. Then, through persistent practice, you can achieve success on the Talisman Dao.¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, your performance today has left me utterly astonished,¡± the Fourth Elder said with a smile, her face filled with admiration.


    ¡°Thank you, Fourth Elder, it¡¯s all thanks to your guidance,¡± Lu Changsheng replied humbly.


    Then, he mentioned his plan to break through to the Qi Refining seventh stage. The next lesson might be in a few months.


    ¡°Changsheng, if you¡¯re planning to lecture, just let Uncle Fu know a few days in advance,¡± Lu Miaochang said.


    It was impossible to force a fixed schedule for Lu Changsheng¡¯s lectures, and it was more convenient to follow his own pace.


    ¡°By the way, Changsheng, when you break through to the Qi Refining later stage, you¡¯ll need to exchange for a high-grade Breakthrough Pill,¡± Lu Miaochang continued.


    ¡°I remember we have two high-grade Breakthrough Pills in the family,¡± he said.


    ¡°I also had the same idea,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    It wasn¡¯t about taking advantage of the family¡¯s contribution points, but rather, as a ninth-grade Spirit Root, it would be abnormal not to use a Breakthrough Pill.


    ¡°I also need to go there, so let¡¯s go together,¡± Lu Miaochang said, nodding his head.


    ¡°Good,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, letting his two sons return on their own.


    He and Lu Miaochang went to exchange for the high-grade Breakthrough Pill.


    The high-grade Breakthrough Pill cost 1,200 spirit stones in the market, but in the Lu Family, it could be exchanged for 850 contribution points, equivalent to 850 spirit stones.


    This was one of the family¡¯s benefits, encouraging family members to make contributions.


    Lu Changsheng had accumulated many contribution points by providing Talismans to the Lu Family every month, enough to exchange for the high-grade Breakthrough Pill.


    After exchanging for the high-grade Breakthrough Pill, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaochang bid farewell.


    He could see that the young Patriarch was always showing him kindness.


    Moreover, the other party was also brother-in-law, so he naturally had a friendly attitude, and since the other party showed him respect, he would show even more respect in return.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know when Xiyue will come over.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going to refine the Seven Stars Heart Lamp, which should take about three to four months.¡±


    On his way back, Lu Changsheng thought of Xiao Xiyue.


    It had been three months since the two of them parted ways.


    Xiao Xiyue had gone back to the Blue Cloud Sect to report and learn the Foundation Establishment techniques, and was expected to come over in a few months.


    ¡°Wife, can you help me keep this transmission talisman? If someone sends a message, just tell them I¡¯m in seclusion.¡±


    ¡°If she has any business, just tell her to go directly to Hongye Valley¡¯s market to find Sister Miaoge.¡±


    After returning home, Lu Changsheng told his wife about his seclusion.


    At the same time, he gave the communication talisman between himself and Xiao Xiyue to his wife Lu Miaoyun.


    This way, Xiao Xiyue wouldn¡¯t come when he is not there.

 Chapter 157: The Effects of the Seven Stars Heart Lamp

    Time flew by, and four months had passed in the blink of an eye.In the cultivation room, Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged, wearing a long blue robe, and meditating.


    In front of him, an ancient lamp hovered, emitting a soft, gentle glow.


    The lamp¡¯s body was a bronze color, with seven glittering gemstones embedded around it, resembling seven small stars, radiating a soft, gentle light.


    ¡°The Seven Stars Heart Lamp is done!¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly opened his eyes, gazing at the ancient lamp in front of him.


    He could clearly feel that this ancient lamp was one with him and connected to his mind and spirit.


    This was his destined spiritual weapon!


    Although it was only a low-grade spiritual weapon, its power far surpassed that of ordinary spiritual weapons.


    Moreover, it could be stored within his body and nurtured with one¡¯s own Dantian¡¯s spiritual energy to gradually increase its power and quality.


    And when faced with danger, the spiritual weapon could even issue a warning and protect him.


    The only drawback was that if the spiritual weapon was damaged, he would also suffer some injury.


    Lu Changsheng stretched out his hand and held the ancient lamp in his hand.


    It felt warm and smooth to the touch, like holding a warm jade.


    He subtly moved his spirit, injecting his power into the lamp, and the seven gemstones on its surface suddenly burst into a dazzling light, like seven stars rotating, with a golden flame appearing at the center.


    Under the starlight and golden flame, Lu Changsheng appeared spotless and otherworldly.


    ¡°Hah!¡±


    Lu Changsheng held the ancient lamp and blew on it gently.


    Instantly, the lamp¡¯s flame flickered, and a thread of sword energy emerged, swirling around him.


    This thread of sword energy was fierce and majestic, encircling Lu Changsheng, transforming into a sword energy dragon, a sword energy tiger, and a sword energy shield.


    ¡°Although its power is only equivalent to a single strike from a Foundation Establishment cultivator¡­¡±


    ¡°But with the Xuan Yuan Bead by my side, I don¡¯t have to fear the power consumption. In an instant, I can unleash a hundred threads of sword energy. Even a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator would struggle to defend against it.¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s a group battle, facing Qi Refining cultivators would be a one-sided massacre.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the threads of sword energy surrounding him, feeling the pressure of the spiritual weapon¡¯s power.


    He then moved his spirit, and the sword energy dissipated, the Seven Stars Heart Lamp transforming into a stream of light that entered his body, flowing along his meridians to his Dantian.


    Forging a real spiritual weapon and condensing the Seven Stars Heart Lamp¡¯s power were two completely different experiences.


    Now that the spiritual weapon was within him, Lu Changsheng felt a sense of mystery.


    ¡°I wonder how effective this Seven Stars Heart Lamp is in concentrating spiritual energy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about the effects of the Seven Stars Heart Lamp in condensing spiritual energy.


    This was also one of the lamp¡¯s most powerful effects.


    He took out two silver coins from his storage bag as fuel for the Seven Stars Heart Lamp.


    Immediately, the lamp¡¯s golden flame ignited, and then entered the Dnatian lake.


    The liquid spiritual energy within the Danian lake began to churn, as if it was boiling.


    Time passed slowly.


    After a long while, the lamp oil was exhausted, and the Dantian lake returned to calm.


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, I spent two silver coins, but I didn¡¯t see any effects at all. I only felt a faint sense of refined spiritual energy.¡±


    ¡°According to the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, using the Seven Stars Heart Lamp to refine spiritual energy can increase the foundation of spiritual energy by 30%. This 30% increase would require burning over 100 kilograms of heavenly silver, which is equivalent to 10,000 to 20,000 spirit stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but shake his head in dismay.


    The Seven Stars Heart Lamp usually used spiritual energy as fuel to stimulate battles, remove pill toxins, guard the heart, and repel external demons.


    But if you want to condense the foundation of your spiritual energy, you need to use heavenly silver as fuel.


    One spirit stone was equivalent to one or two kilograms of heavenly silver.


    If he wanted to burn over 100 kilograms of heavenly silver, that would be equivalent to 10,000 to 20,000 spirit stones.


    Even Lu Changsheng was shocked by this number.


    ¡°However, increasing the foundation of spiritual energy by 30% is not only beneficial for the foundation, but also for the Core Formation probability and quality. This spirit stone is worth the cost.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, the price of 100 spirit stones for one or two kilograms of heavenly silver is the price I paid at the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall.¡±


    ¡°If I were to purchase it myself, I could at least save 20-30%.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He wasn¡¯t in a hurry to condense the foundation of spiritual energy with heavenly silver.


    This was something that could be done when he had a surplus of spirit stones.


    Or, he could wait until he had a stable foundation and then slowly purchase the heavenly silver.


    Besides, this was a long-term project that couldn¡¯t be rushed.


    ¡°It¡¯s about time I went out. If I stay in seclusion for four months, my family will think something has happened to me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng casted a cleaning spell, tidied up the cultivation room, and put away the ¡®Heavenly Curtain Five Elements Array¡¯. He then walked out of the room.


    ¡°Husband!¡±


    ¡°Father!¡±


    Outside the courtyard, Qu Zhenzhen was telling a story to their children.


    When they saw Lu Changsheng, they immediately looked surprised and delighted.


    ¡°Zhenzhen, I¡¯ve worried you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew that his long seclusion would have worried his wives.


    ¡°Is your cultivation going smoothly, husband?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen, wearing a pink and white dress, looked lovely and concerned as she asked.


    ¡°Of course, my cultivation has been smooth,¡± Lu Changsheng replied with a smile, gently patting his little wife¡¯s back.


    After all these years, Qu Zhenzhen was still very attached to him.


    However, since having children, she would focus her thoughts and energy on them when he was away.


    ¡°Congratulations, husband.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen heard his words and immediately congratulated him with a happy face.


    She had been on Qingzhu Mountain for many years, and had also gained some understanding of cultivation.


    Lu Changsheng knew that he had broken through to the seventh stage of Qi Refining, which was equivalent to breaking through the late stage of Qi Refining.


    In Qingzhu Mountain, breaking through to the late stage of Qi Refining was considered a high level of achievement.


    ¡°Congratulations, Father.¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, Father.¡±


    The two little ones also chimed in with congratulations.


    ¡°What story was Mother telling you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the two children, took out two spirit fruits from his storage bag, and handed them over, ruffling their hair as he asked with a smile.


    Qu Zhenzhen had four children, and the youngest was already six years old.


    This made Lu Changsheng feel that time was passing quickly.


    He still remembered the three-year agreement, and how he had brought Qu Zhenzhen back to Qingzhu Mountain from the broken temple.


    The two little ones chattered excitedly with Lu Changsheng.


    As Lu Changsheng emerged from seclusion, his other wives came to congratulate him, asking about his breakthrough to the late stage of Qi Refining.


    After reuniting with his family, Lu Miaoyun told Lu Changsheng that the Lu Family clan meeting had already been held.


    Because he was in seclusion, they didn¡¯t disturb him.


    This year¡¯s clan meeting marked a new generation of leaders in the Lu Family.


    Lu Miaochang took over as the new Patriarch, Lu Yuanding became the family elder, responsible for the family¡¯s finances and assisting the new Patriarch in managing the family.


    Lu Miaoge also became a family executive, preparing to take over as a future elder.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s position as an elder was also confirmed.


    However, due to his age and generation, he was ranked last, as the ninth elder.


    As an elder, he would receive a corresponding increase in family benefits and treatment.


    As for the specific duties of an elder, Lu Changsheng needed to go find the new Patriarch, Lu Miaochang, to understand the details.


    ¡°Ninth Elder.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard his ranking and couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    ¡°Husband, the transmission talisman you gave me had a message last month.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun also mentioned that a woman had come to find Lu Changsheng last month.


    She had chatted with her for a while, and when she knew Lu Changsheng was in seclusion, she went to Hongye Valley.


    ¡°Miaoyun, thank you for your hard work.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and nodded, knowing that Xiao Xiyue had arrived.


    However, he still had a lot of things to attend to and didn¡¯t hurry to rush to Hongye Valley.


    He first went to find Lu Miaochang to understand the specific duties of an elder.


    Lu Miaochang told Lu Changsheng that the main tasks involved Talisman-related matters.


    Then there was the cultivation of Talisman Dao disciples, as well as the financial management of various Talisman shops in the major cities, and some miscellaneous tasks.


    After listening, Lu Changsheng directly rejected the Talisman shop¡¯s proposal, letting the Lu Family manage it themselves.


    He didn¡¯t want to get too involved in the Lu Family¡¯s core interests, and he didn¡¯t have the leisure time for it either.


    After all, he didn¡¯t even have time to take care of his own shop.


    After chatting for a bit, Lu Changsheng went to Qingzhu Mountain to inform Uncle Fu, saying that he would start teaching in three days.


    After finishing these tasks, Lu Changsheng returned home to accompany his wife and concubines, continuing his baby-making hobby.


    Before he knew it, half a month had passed.


    During this half-month period, Lu Changsheng barely practiced cultivation, focusing on making baby instead.


    As for how many babies he made, it would take some time to find out.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    On this day, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a surge of pure spiritual energy entering his body.


    ¡°What is this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat astonished, unsure where this spiritual energy came from.


    After a while, he reacted, realizing that his son, Lu Xianzhi, had broken through to the second stage of Qi Refining.


    ¡°However, this bit of spiritual energy is like a drop in the ocean compared to my current level.¡±


    Lu Changsheng lightly shook his head.


    He then slightly concerned himself with his son¡¯s progress, told his wife, and said he needed to go to Hongye Valley Market.


    Before going to the market, Lu Changsheng went to visit his father-in-law, Lu Yuanding.


    It wasn¡¯t that there was anything wrong, he just wanted to take his daughter Lu Qingzhu to see her mother.


    Since Lu Miaoge was often busy in Hongye Valley Market, this daughter was either taken care of by Second Miss Lu Miaohuan or Lu Yuanding.


    Not long ago, Lu Qingzhu and Lu Qingshan were both taken by Lu Yuanding.


    ¡°Father-in-law.¡±


    Upon arriving at Lu Yuanding¡¯s residence, Lu Changsheng immediately saw Lu Yuanding, who was taking care of his grandchildren.


    His son Lu Qingshan was chasing a white goose with a small wooden sword, full of energy.


    His daughter Lu Qingzhu was held in Lu Yuanding¡¯s arms, watching Lu Qingshan chasing the geese quietly.


    ¡°Changseng, you¡¯ve come.¡±


    Lu Yuanding, holding his granddaughter, smiled at Lu Changsheng.


    He was originally quite busy, but after stepping down from the Patriarch position, he had more leisure time.


    As for the elder¡¯s matters, it mainly depended on himself. S?a??h th? N0v?lFir?.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    As long as he was willing to delegate power, he wasn¡¯t too busy, so he had the leisure time to take care of the children.


    ¡°Dad, ah!¡±


    Lu Qingshan, who was chasing the goose, saw his father Lu Changsheng coming, and he took a step forward with his short legs and slashed with a sword.


    Lu Changsheng saw this and, with a swift motion, grabbed his son¡¯s neck, lifting the mischievous child up.


    ¡°Grandpa, grandpa, save me!¡±


    Lu Qingshan immediately cried out for help to his grandfather.


    ¡°Dad.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu, who was in Lu Yuanding¡¯s arms, looked at Lu Changsheng, as if it took her a while to recognize her father, which made Lu Changsheng feel ashamed.


    After all, children at this age had poor memory, and he hadn¡¯t spent much time with them.


    ¡°Father-in-law, I¡¯m preparing to go to Hongye Valley Market, so I thought I¡¯d bring Qingzhu to see Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng put down his son and explained his intentions.


    ¡°Okay, Changsheng, I know you¡¯re busy now, but when you have time, please spend more time with Miaoge and Wan¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Yuanding nodded in response.


    ¡°I understand.¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Yuanding chatted for a bit before he picked up his daughter.


    Looking at his daughter¡¯s white and tender skin, her chubby little face, he couldn¡¯t help but kiss her twice, saying, ¡°Qingzhu, let¡¯s go see Mom.¡±


    Every time he saw his daughter¡¯s little face, he couldn¡¯t resist kissing her twice.


    ¡°Dad, I want to see Auntie too!¡±


    Lu Qingshan, hearing this, also shouted loudly.


    He really liked Aunt Lu Miaoge.


    Because Auntie always bought him delicious food and toys.


    Lu Changsheng glanced at his son.


    To be honest, he didn¡¯t really want to bring this son out.


    Mainly because this son was too lively and needed constant supervision.


    Unlike his daughter Lu Qingzhu, who was quiet and well-behaved, not noisy or troublesome.


    ¡°Alright, since you want to go, let¡¯s go together.¡±


    Thinking that he hadn¡¯t spent much time with this child, Lu Changsheng still nodded in agreement.


    Lu Yuanding, seeing Lu Changsheng wanting to take both children, said he would also go to Hongye Valley Market to take a look, accompanying Lu Changsheng.


    Although Hongye Valley Market was relatively close, he still wasn¡¯t at ease with two children under four years old being taken out by Lu Changsheng alone.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng naturally couldn¡¯t say anything.


    With Lu Yuanding around, at least there was someone to help take care of the children, which would be less of a headache for him.


    Immediately, the two of them, each carrying a child, rode on a steel-feathered eagle towards Hongye Valley Market.


    Half a day later, they arrived at Hongye Valley Market.


    The current Hongye Valley Market was bustling with people.


    Lu Yuanding told Lu Changsheng that the four major families were planning to hold an auction every year, starting next year, to attract more Rouge Cultivators.


    They also hoped that Lu Changsheng could bring out some high-quality, top-grade Talisman artifacts to auction off.


    ¡°Auction, okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this news, nodded in agreement.


    Hongye Valley Market has been open for three years now, and the number of visitors has almost reached a bottleneck.


    To attract more cultivators, they naturally need to bring out some attractive offers.


    Otherwise, with the current security guarantees of Hongye Valley Market, and the lack of large shops like Blue Cloud Commercial Hall and Myriad Treasures Pavilion, the attraction was indeed limited.


    As they walked and chatted, they arrived at the ¡®Qingzhu¡¯s Lu Spirit Talisman Shop¡¯.


    ¡°Dad, Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Miaoge saw Lu Changsheng and Lu Yuanding coming, carrying two children, and smiled.


    Then, the group took the children to stroll around the market and have fun.


    After a while, after eating, Lu Yuanding gave the couple some space, taking the two children back to the Lu Family¡¯s large courtyard.


    Hongye Valley was initially divided among the four major families, with the Lu Family taking the largest share, occupying almost 40%.


    So, the Lu Family people in Hongye Valley Market didn¡¯t lack a place to live.


    ¡°Changsheng, Miss Xiao is here again, and I have arranged for her to stay in the previous cave dwelling.¡±


    After returning to the Spirit Talisman Shop, Lu Miaoge said to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, thank you for the trouble.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied warmly.


    Previously, Xiao Xiyue had lived in Hongye Valley Market for half a year, and Lu Miaoge knew about her existence.


    Moreover, with Lu Miaoge¡¯s intelligence, she must have also seen the relationship between the two, which wasn¡¯t just a simple cultivator¡¯s friendship.


    ¡°Changsheng, has Miss Xiao successfully established her Foundation?¡±


    Lu Miaoge asked.


    Through Lu Changsheng¡¯s previous messages, she knew about Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Foundation Establishment.


    But Xiao Xiyue was a quiet and cold person, and even with interactions, the two didn¡¯t chat much.


    ¡°Yes, she has successfully established her Foundation, but for further cultivation, she still needs my help, so she¡¯s come again.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s face showed a hint of envy and admiration when she heard about Xiao Xiyue¡¯s successful Foundation Establishment.


    As a cultivator from a cultivators family, becoming a Foundation Establishment was everyone¡¯s dream, nurtured and taught from a young age.


    However, most people would gradually realize that Foundation Establishment was too far away from them.


    Lu Miaoge knew that she had some chances of achieving Foundation Establishment, but it was still uncertain.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I have a gift for you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the look in Lu Miaoge¡¯s eyes.


    He naturally knew that Lu Miaoge was dedicated to cultivation and had always dreamed of breaking through to Foundation Establishment one day.


    Saying this, he took out a porcelain bottle from his storage bag.


    ¡°Gift?¡±


    Lu Miaoge heard this and smiled, taking the porcelain bottle to examine it.


    ¡°This is¡­ a Three Yang Pill?¡±


    Looking at the pill inside the porcelain bottle, Lu Miaoge¡¯s expression was one of surprise and doubt.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s the Three Yang Pill, also known as the ¡®Small Foundation Establishment Pill¡¯.¡±


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, if you take this Three Yang Pill, you should be able to directly break through from the Qi Refining 8th Stage to the Qi Refining 9th Stage.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled as he said this.


    He had prepared the Foundation Establishment Pill for Lu Miaoge, so there was no need to wait until the Qi Refining was complete to take it.


    The effect would be the same even if taken now.


    ¡°You can keep this Three Yang Pill for yourself.¡±


    Lu Miaoge smiled faintly, her face radiant and gentle, extremely captivating.


    Although she didn¡¯t know where Lu Changsheng had gotten this Three Yang Pill, she knew how precious it was.


    If sold on the market, one pill would be worth at least three to four thousand spirit stones.


    Even as a first-rank Talisman Master, she couldn¡¯t afford such a precious pill.


    After all, not every Talisman Master had a 100% success rate like Lu Changsheng, and didn¡¯t need to spend spirit stones to buy materials to practice making talismans.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already taken one, and this one is specially for you, SIster Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said.


    He had anticipated that Lu Miaoge would refuse, so he had prepared his words.


    ¡°Thank you, Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked into Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes, which were shining with tenderness, and no longer refused.


    ¡°We¡¯re husband and wife, and have long since become one, so what¡¯s the need for thanks?¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and continued, ¡°If you want to take the pill and go into seclusion, I can watch the shop for you.¡±


    ¡°Father, Qingzhu and Qingshan are here, let¡¯s talk about it later.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said softly.


    As if remembering something, she said, ¡°Oh, Changsheng, your friend Li Feiyu came by earlier, but didn¡¯t wait for you to return, and left something for me to give to you.¡±


    ¡°Something?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was surprised to hear this.


    Before long, Lu Miaoge took out a storage bag from the room and handed it to Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng opened the storage bag and saw that it contained a pile of spirit stones.


    There were almost two hundred spirit stones.


    And there was also a letter.


    Lu Changsheng opened the letter and read it.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    After finishing the letter, Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh.


    The letter was a farewell note.


    Li Feiyu had written that he had made an appointment with someone to go to Qingluan Immortal City, so he wouldn¡¯t wait for Lu Changsheng anymore, and they would catch up later.


    The two hundred spirit stones were a part of his spare spirit stones, so he was returning them first.


    As for the remaining spirit stones, he would bring them back next time he returned from Qingluan Immortal City.


    He also told Lu Changsheng not to worry, and that he would come back when he had time.


    Then he wrote about some trivial matters and his experiences in the cultivation world.


    ¡°Ah, Feiyu is still the same, not willing to owe anyone.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed and shook his head.


    He didn¡¯t need these two hundred spirit stones now.


    But these two hundred spirit stones were probably all that Li Feiyu could spare.


    ¡°Changseng.¡±


    Lu Miaoge also knew that Li Feiyu was one of Lu Changsheng¡¯s few good friends.


    The two of them came to the Lu family together and had a close relationship.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge,¡± Lu Changsheng said, ¡°I¡¯m fine, just a bit sentimental.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hide anything from his wife, including Li Feiyu¡¯s affairs.


    Sometimes, having someone to talk to and share feelings with could greatly improve one¡¯s mood.


    He himself had many secrets, so he wouldn¡¯t hide ordinary matters from his wife.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, it¡¯s getting late.¡±


    After chatting for a while, Lu Changsheng looked at his wife¡¯s gentle and beautiful face, and suddenly said, ¡°Let¡¯s go to the room.¡±


    He then supported his wife¡¯s shoulders, kissed her tender and soft lips, and took her to the room.


    ¡°Okay, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t expect her husband to suddenly do this, and her eyelashes trembled slightly before she wrapped her arms around her husband¡¯s neck and whispered.

 Chapter 158: You Are All My Wings, Superior Spirit Root!

    There is a saying: a little separation makes the reunion sweeter.After a night of passion with Lu Miaoge, Lu Changsheng headed to the cave dwelling area early the next morning.


    ¡°Xiyue, it¡¯s me. Open the door.¡±


    Arriving at the entrance of a cave dwelling, Lu Changsheng took out the communication talisman linked to Xiao Xiyue.


    After a short while, the restriction on the cave dwelling was lifted.


    Xiao Xiyue appeared in a moon-white dress with a cold and holy face, like a fairy from the Moon Palace.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, her cold demeanor melted like ice and snow, revealing a smile.


    ¡°Have you missed me these days?¡±


    Lu Changsheng naturally took hold of Xiao Xiyue¡¯s soft, smooth, slender, and fair hand, speaking gently.


    After entering the cave dwelling, he embraced her.


    The familiar rich fragrance filled his nostrils, making him feel refreshed.


    Even though they were already very intimate, after not seeing each other for half a year, Lu Changsheng¡¯s affectionate gesture made Xiao Xiyue blush.


    However, his actions and gentle words did not repel her; instead, they made her indifferent heart tremble.


    Not suppressing her emotions, she softly replied, ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Xiyue has been thinking of me, and I have always been thinking of Xiyue.¡±


    Holding the soft and warm beauty in his arms, Lu Changsheng whispered in her ear.


    Hearing this, Xiao Xiyue felt a surge of sweetness in her heart.


    But she wasn¡¯t an easily deceived girl.


    Her beautiful eyes shimmered as she looked at Lu Changsheng and smiled sweetly, ¡°Hmph, sweet talk. With so many wives and concubines at home, how could you remember me?¡±


    ¡°Xiyue, are you jealous?¡±


    ¡°You are all my wings; how could I forget you? I came to find you as soon as I had time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and did not dwell on the topic. He softly said, ¡°Xiyue, let me see how your Dao foundation is.¡±


    ¡°Um¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue couldn¡¯t help but let out a soft, sultry hum, her delicate nose wrinkling slightly as she closed her beautiful eyes.


    As rustling sounds filled the air, her long, slender legs tensed.


    Her snow-white feet, wrapped in moon-white stockings, involuntarily curled their ten crystalline toes.


    A long while later.


    Afterward.


    Xiao Xiyue refined the Yin and Yang energies, consolidating her Dao foundation.


    Leaning gently against Lu Changsheng, she said, ¡°Changsheng, I heard some news within the sect.¡±


    ¡°Meng Zhenren¡¯s grandson, the one we encountered in Blue Cloud Market Town, Meng Yibai, is dead.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue spoke out.


    Meng Yibai was not only the grandson of a fake core Zhenren but also a core disciple of the Blue Cloud Sect.


    Even in a prestigious sect like Blue Cloud Sect, Foundation Establishment cultivators were quite valuable, representing the backbone of the sect.


    Moreover, Meng Yibai wasn¡¯t just any Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    Now that he had fallen outside, it was significant news within the Blue Cloud Sect.


    ¡°Meng Yibai?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was playing with the soft, full, moon-like snowball when he heard this and raised an eyebrow.


    Since Xiao Xiyue brought up this news to him, she likely already suspected it was his doing.


    He didn¡¯t choose to hide it, chuckling lightly as he said, ¡°After I left the market town, he inexplicably came to hunt me down, so I killed him.¡±


    Hearing this, Xiao Xiyue didn¡¯t show any surprise.


    Just as Lu Changsheng had guessed, she had vaguely sensed it was related to him when she first heard the news.


    Especially after learning the general situation and understanding Meng Yibai¡¯s character, she was almost certain that Meng Yibai had died at Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands.


    Although she didn¡¯t know how Lu Changsheng, having just broken through to Foundation Establishment, managed to kill a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator like Meng Yibai.


    However, his Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Base and his previous feat of killing the red-robed youth had already made Lu Changsheng¡¯s image in her heart grand and mighty.


    She felt that although this matter was shocking, it was also reasonable.


    After all, the person she liked was not that simple.


    ¡°Changsheng, regarding Meng Yibai¡¯s matter, although Meng Zhenren hasn¡¯t traced it back to you, I found out that she investigated in Blue Cloud Market Town and might have us in her sights.¡±


    ¡°She didn¡¯t ask me about it, perhaps out of respect for my master.¡±


    ¡°As far as I know, Meng Zhenren was very fond of her grandson, Meng Yibai. She won¡¯t let this go easily and will continue to investigate.¡±


    ¡°This time, I came down the mountain in disguise, hiding my identity and movements. You should also be cautious in the future.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nestled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, speaking softly.


    After suspecting that Lu Changsheng was the one who killed Meng Yibai, she naturally went to understand the situation.


    She knew that Meng Zhenren had left Blue Cloud Sect immediately after Meng Yibai¡¯s death to investigate, specifically going to Blue Cloud Market Town for inquiries.


    If someone investigated thoroughly in Blue Cloud Market Town, both she and Lu Changsheng could end up on the list of suspects.


    Cultivators rarely relied on evidence when taking action, especially when there was a significant disparity in power between the parties involved.


    She had a Core Formation master and thus had nothing to fear. However, if Lu Changsheng were targeted, he could face serious trouble.


    This was why she brought the matter to his attention.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be careful in this regard,¡± Lu Changsheng said, his eyes narrowing slightly as he nodded.


    Although he had refined the vengeful spirit, preventing Meng Zhenren from tracking him down, the location where he killed Meng Yibai was not far from Blue Cloud Market Town.


    If Blue Cloud Sect sent people to investigate, they might find some clues.


    In the cultivation world, there were countless methods, and nothing could be ruled out.


    ¡°Xiyue, what about Blue Cloud Sect? How are they reacting to Meng Yibai¡¯s death?¡± Lu Changsheng inquired, wanting to understand how the sect typically handled such situations.


    ¡°The sect had the Law Enforcement Hall send people to investigate,¡± Xiao Xiyue replied, shaking her head slightly.


    ¡°But since Meng Zhenren herself couldn¡¯t find any relevant information, the Law Enforcement Hall is just going through the motions.¡±


    Although the death of a core disciple enraged Blue Cloud Sect, it wasn¡¯t enough to warrant a massive uproar.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Nearly six months had passed, and with no action from Blue Cloud Sect or Meng Zhenren, it indicated that the trail hadn¡¯t led back to him so far.


    However, Meng Zhenren, having lost such a beloved grandson, wouldn¡¯t give up easily. He needed to remain vigilant.


    At the very least, the spiritual weapons, earth spirit rat, pet egg, and the Talisman treasure taken from Meng Yibai couldn¡¯t be revealed or sold. If exposed, it might attract attention from Blue Cloud Sect or Meng Zhenren.


    After chatting and spending some affectionate time together, Lu Changsheng stood up to leave.


    He had a wife and daughter to take care of, so he couldn¡¯t stay with Xiao Xiyue all the time.


    This trip was mainly to check on Xiao Xiyue and help restore her Dao foundation.


    A month passed in the blink of an eye.


    During these days, Lu Changsheng stayed in the Hongye Valley market town.


    Every day, he focused on creating talismans, refining the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi, practicing dual cultivation with Lu Miaoge while taking care of their child, and repairing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Dao foundation.


    His days were exceptionally fulfilling.


    With his recent advancement to the Foundation Establishment stage, the speed at which he could refine the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi had significantly increased.


    At most, within a year, he would complete refining this powerful spiritual treasure, allowing him to incorporate it into his body and use it to practice the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.


    As dual cultivation became more frequent, Lu Changsheng increasingly appreciated the importance of a strong body.


    However, although his physique had improved, his ordinary concubines were starting to struggle with his powerful exertions.


    Lu Changsheng realized that if his Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique advanced a few more stages, he might have to find female cultivators who also practiced body cultivation to fully enjoy intimacy.


    Half a month ago, after taking the Three Yang Pill, Lu Miaoge successfully broke through from the eighth stage of Qi Refining to the ninth stage.


    It was estimated that in another five or six years, she would reach the peak of Qi Refining and be ready to attempt Foundation Establishment.


    Living a fulfilling life in the Hongye Valley market town, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t forget about his wives and concubines at home.


    After informing Lu Miaoge and Xiao Xiyue, he returned to Qingzhu Mountain.


    After all, his primary base was still at Qingzhu Mountain.


    He always remembered his initial goals and firmly adhered to his two main objectives: ¡°raising children well and creating children well.¡±


    Upon returning to Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng learned that his efforts over the past half month had resulted in his concubine Kui Si becoming pregnant.


    Feeling gratified, he checked on his wives and children before continuing his endeavor to expand his family.


    After staying at Qingzhu Mountain for over half a month and with another maid becoming pregnant, Lu Changsheng rode his steel-feathered eagle to the Ruyi Region.


    Partly to check on his wives and children, and partly to see Bai Ling.


    After all, it had been six months since their last meeting.


    He didn¡¯t want this young girl to forget about him.


    Moreover, she could now begin her own cultivation journey.


    Upon arriving in the Ruyi Region, Lu Changsheng visited his home before heading to Bai Ling¡¯s residence.


    ¡°Brother~¡±


    Bai Ling was learning to weave from Grandma Zhao.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng, her face immediately lit up with joy, and she ran over.


    She was still wearing her exquisite white flowing fairy dress.


    But looking at Bai Ling now, Lu Changsheng felt she had become even more charming and attractive compared to six months ago.


    Though the term ¡°alluring¡± was quite inappropriate for a twelve-year-old girl, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t shake off that impression.


    He was acutely aware that this wasn¡¯t just his imagination.


    There was indeed something different about her.


    This led Lu Changsheng to speculate that it was related to Bai Ling¡¯s unique physical condition.


    After all, he had previously noticed that her eyes sometimes seemed to reflect an internal ripple, a momentary daze.


    ¡°Master,¡± Grandma Zhao greeted Lu Changsheng respectfully.


    She understood well that her current comfortable life was entirely thanks to Bai Ling.


    Thus, she was very conscious of her position and frequently reminded Bai Ling of Lu Changsheng¡¯s kindness.


    ¡°How has little Ling¡¯er been doing lately?¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and then looked at the young girl in front of him, gently ruffling her twin ponytails as he asked warmly.


    ¡°Ling¡¯er has been very happy lately! There¡¯s delicious food, and I¡¯m carefree, joyful. And Ruyi often takes me out to play,¡±


    Bai Ling recounted joyfully, her head tilted up towards him.


    After not seeing Lu Changsheng for six months, she had missed him dearly.


    Lu Changsheng was not only her savior but had also brought a comforting light into her once-bleak life, fostering a special bond in her heart.


    ¡°Ling¡¯er, do you remember what I told you before about having a destiny with immortality?¡± Lu Changsheng asked after listening to Bai Ling recount her daily life for a while.


    ¡°Yes, yes! Brother, can Ling¡¯er really cultivate immortality?¡±


    Bai Ling¡¯s eyes sparkled with hope as she responded.


    Over the past six months, although she mostly stayed at home, thanks to Lu Changsheng¡¯s arrangements, Lu Wuyou, Lu Xile, and Lu Ruyi would come to play with her.


    This experience had given her a better understanding of Lu Changsheng, destiny, and cultivation.


    Hence, she had been eagerly hoping that she truly had a destiny with immortality and could cultivate to stay by Lu Changsheng¡¯s side.


    ¡°Of course, brother wouldn¡¯t lie to you,¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled, leading Bai Ling towards the Lu Residence.


    In the backyard of the Lu Residence, he had set up a small Spirit Gathering Array.


    The spiritual energy within it was sufficient for cultivators at the early to middle stages of Qi Refining to meditate and cultivate.


    Walking on the street, when pedestrians passed by, Lu Changsheng saw Bai Ling¡¯s face looking a little timid, with her hands tightly holding him.


    Obviously she was still socially anxious and afraid of strangers.


    Lu Changsheng understood that Bai Ling only appeared normal and natural when she was with him. Once she left home and faced strangers, her social anxiety would resurface.


    He knew this was a psychological trauma, not something that could be healed overnight.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, brother is here,¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently squeezed her small hand and said softly.


    ¡°Mm-hmm,¡±


    Bai Ling looked at Lu Changsheng¡¯s handsome face, and his words felt like a spring breeze that calmed her heart, making her feel less afraid.


    In the backyard of the Lu Residence, where he had set up a small Spirit Gathering Array, Lu Changsheng began teaching Bai Ling the basics of cultivation using the ¡°Return To Origin Technique.¡±


    This cultivation method was attribute-neutral, making it easy for beginners and allowing for future transitions to other techniques.


    After a half-day of detailed explanations from Lu Changsheng, Bai Ling understood the basics of cultivation. Through her own exploration, she managed to sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and began trying to absorb it into her body.


    ¡°This spiritual affinity is remarkable¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng observed Bai Ling sitting cross-legged, her face serious as she inhaled and exhaled the spiritual energy, and he was surprised.


    As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he could clearly see the flow of spiritual energy in the air.


    Bai Ling¡¯s speed in drawing spiritual energy into her body was exceptional.


    He stayed by her side, quietly watching her cultivate.


    ¡°Brother, I followed your instructions and guided the energy through here, here, and here, and then let it settle here,¡±


    Bai Ling opened her eyes and said, gesturing with her small hands after half an hour.


    ¡°To refine the first wisp of spiritual energy in just half an hour, and in a mundane small Spirit Gathering Array at that,¡±


    Lu Changsheng was astonished.


    He recalled that when he, with his ninth-grade Spirit Root, had begun cultivating at Qingzhu Mountain, it had taken him an entire night to refine his first wisp of spiritual energy.


    ¡°This means that Bai Ling¡¯s Spirit Root is at least of top-grade quality,¡± he thought. ¡°Or perhaps, even if it isn¡¯t top-grade, her unique physique allows her to cultivate at a speed comparable to that of a top-grade Spirit Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had previously used his spiritual sense to examine Bai Ling¡¯s body.


    Her condition was highly unusual, making it difficult for him to determine the exact quality of her Spirit Root.


    Even the snake-like scales on her hand remained a mystery to him.


    ¡°Brother?¡± Bai Ling¡¯s voice brought him out of his thoughts.


    Bai Ling noticed Lu Changsheng staring at her and called out softly, worried that she might have done something wrong and disappointed him.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, Little Ling¡¯er. You did great, achieving this so quickly,¡± Lu Changsheng said, coming back to his senses.


    He patted her head with a gentle smile.


    ¡°Hehe,¡±


    Bai Ling responded with a happy, contented smile.


    ¡°Should I bring Bai Ling to Qingzhu Mountain?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered.


    Although the small Spirit Gathering Array in the secular world sufficed for initial cultivation, it could not compare to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Bringing Bai Ling to Qingzhu Mountain would allow him to monitor her progress and nurture their bond.


    After considering it briefly, Lu Changsheng decided to take Bai Ling to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Staying in the secular world presented some inconveniences, and given Bai Ling¡¯s rapid cultivation speed¡ªindicative of at least a top-grade Spirit Root¡ªhe felt uneasy leaving her there.


    Even though there were few powerful cultivators in the secular world, there was always a risk.


    A passing powerful cultivator might recognize Bai Ling¡¯s extraordinary potential and take her away.


    At Qingzhu Mountain, she would be much safer.


    ¡°Ah, if only I had my own spiritual land and home, things would be so much more stable and convenient,¡± Lu Changsheng thought.


    He realized that reaching a certain stage required having a stable base.


    This would simplify matters like Bai Ling¡¯s situation and allow Xiao Xiyue to stay comfortably.


    Even his children without Spirit Roots, like Lu Ping¡¯an, could build a small village or city within the spiritual land.


    ¡°Indeed, reaching a certain level means needing a home,¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly.


    He then informed Bai Ling of his decision to take her to his other home.


    Bai Ling was delighted but felt reluctant to leave her newfound friends, Lu Wuyou, Lu Xile, and Lu Ruyi.


    Having been ostracized in her village and called a monster, Bai Ling had never had friends before, and now she finally did.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Brother will be visiting them whenever he can, and he will bring you along,¡±


    Lu Changsheng reassured her, patting her head with a smile.


    This eased Bai Ling¡¯s worries, and she nodded happily.


    Preparations were made for the journey to Qingzhu Mountain. Lu Changsheng took care of all necessary arrangements and ensured Bai Ling was comfortable and ready.


    He also made sure to inform the other members of his household about Bai Ling¡¯s arrival, emphasizing her special status and potential as a cultivator.


    With everything set, Lu Changsheng and Bai Ling embarked on their journey to Qingzhu Mountain, a place of greater safety and opportunity, where Bai Ling¡¯s cultivation could flourish under Lu Changsheng¡¯s careful guidance.


    Unexpectedly, within just half a year, Bai Ling had formed a friendship with his daughters.


    After staying at home for about half a month, Lu Changsheng took Bai Ling and Grandma Zhao to Qingzhu Mountain. S?a?ch* Th? Nov?lF?re .??t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    Bai Ling had severe social anxiety and lacked a sense of security. If she went to Qingzhu Mountain without him, she would undoubtedly feel insecure. Having Grandma Zhao with her would help significantly.

 Chapter 159: Changsheng, Are You Willing to Join the Blue Cloud Sect!

    Three days later, a spirit boat landed outside Qingzhu Mountain.Lu Changsheng took Bai Ling and Grandma Zhao into Qingzhu Mountain.


    Now, as an elder of the Lu Family, it was easy for Lu Changsheng to bring two people into Qingzhu Valley.


    A simple explanation was all that was needed and there was no need for further registration.


    ¡°Husband, who are these two?¡± Lu Miaoyun asked as she looked at Bai Ling, who was holding Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand with a shy expression.


    In the past, Lu Changsheng often brought women home, but in recent years, he had hardly brought anyone from outside.


    Now, seeing Bai Ling like this, she even thought she might be Lu Changsheng¡¯s daughter from outside.


    After all, with so many maids by her husband¡¯s side, it was plausible that a few children might be wandering outside, ones she hadn¡¯t seen before.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, this is Bai Ling,¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained Bai Ling¡¯s situation to Lu Miaoyun, but he didn¡¯t go into detail.


    He just said that he passed by a village and rescued Bai Ling, who had Spirit Roots and decent talent, and brought her back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Lu Miaoyun, who was naturally intelligent, had been married to Lu Changsheng for so many years and immediately understood some implications from his words.


    Knowing that Bai Ling could be valued by her husband like this, she must be extraordinary.


    Maybe when she grew up, she would even become their sister.


    She then settled Bai Ling and Grandma Zhao in the estate to take care of them.


    Three days later, Lu Yuanding came to find Lu Changsheng.


    He told him that the auction hosted by the four major families in the Hongye Valley market would begin in three months.


    The Lu Family would provide a batch of high-quality Talisman materials.


    The Bai Family would bring out a batch of premium spirit birds.


    The Yu Family and the Zheng Family would also offer a batch of high-quality resources.


    Moreover, the four major families also invited other families, forces, and Rouge Cultivators to participate in the auction.


    ¡°Father-in-law, these are the top-quality Talisman materials I¡¯ve prepared.¡±


    ¡°All of them are top-quality Talisman materials.¡±


    Lu Yuanding had already discussed with him beforehand, so Lu Changsheng immediately understood his intentions and took out a stack of top-quality Talisman materials.


    These Talisman materials were all rare and excellent ones among the top-quality Talisman materials.


    ¡°Very good, Changsheng, thank you for your hard work.¡±


    Lu Yuanding looked at the Talisman materials with a pleased smile.


    He patted Lu Changsheng on the shoulder and said, ¡°Rest assured, the family will subsidize you according to your contributions for these Talisman materials.¡±


    ¡°Now that I¡¯m also an elder of the family, it¡¯s only right for me to contribute to the family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and replied.


    First-tier top-quality Talisman materials and second-tier Talisman materials were extremely rare for ordinary cultivators.


    Usually, one would have to make appointments and compete to purchase them.


    But for him, they were just a few spirit stones in cost.


    Hearing this, Lu Yuanding was deeply moved.


    After all, in his eyes, although Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman Dao was good, he was still only a first-tier Talisman Master and had not yet advanced to a second-tier Talisman Master.


    Wanting to draw so many high-quality Talisman materials is not easy.


    It must have taken a lot of time and effort.


    Perhaps, in order to draw these Talisman materials, it even led to a loss for himself.


    Looking at Lu Changsheng with deep emotion, Lu Yuanding spoke up, saying, ¡°Changsheng, I heard from Miaoge before that she was able to break through the ninth stage of Qi Refining because you gave her a Pill.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s good that you have such intentions, and as a father, I¡¯m also happy, but you also need to consider yourself more.¡±


    ¡°Now that you have so many wives and children relying on you alone, the expenses are already substantial. In the future, don¡¯t spend like this anymore.¡±


    Lu Yuanding spoke seriously to Lu Changsheng.


    Originally, he wasn¡¯t happy that Lu Changsheng married his two daughters at once.


    But as time went on and he saw how well Lu Changsheng treated his two daughters, and didn¡¯t treat them as just tools for reproduction, his unhappiness gradually faded.


    He began to regard Lu Changsheng as a half-son.


    So he also hoped that Lu Changsheng could focus on his own cultivation.


    Don¡¯t waste resources and delay his own progress.


    He had also heard about Lu Changsheng¡¯s methods of raising children.


    As long as the children were detected to have Spirit Roots, he would purchase pills to build a foundation for them.


    All his wives, concubines, and children usually consumed spirit rice.


    This made him shake his head.


    Even though Lu Changsheng was a Talisman Master with a hundred acres of spiritual fields rewarded by the Lu Family, a spiritual Talisman shop, and a cave mansion in the Hongye Valley market, he couldn¡¯t afford such expenses.


    ¡°Changsheng understands. That Pill was obtained by chance, and I don¡¯t need it for myself at the moment, so I gave it to Sister Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said.


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s good that you have such intentions, but you should still focus on your own cultivation.¡±


    ¡°When you advance to the second-tier Talisman Master, save up more spirit stones. Maybe you can go to the Immortal City and buy a Foundation Establishment Pill to try to break through Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Yuanding said so.


    He naturally knew about Lu Changsheng¡¯s breakthrough to the late stage of Qi Refining.


    If one breaks through to the late stage of Qi Refining in his thirties, even if he has ninth-grade spiritual roots, there is hope for him to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.


    Although this hope was very slim.


    But at least there was a glimmer of hope.


    ¡°Father-in-law, you also know that I¡¯m not a person with great ambitions, so I don¡¯t want any elusive Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°Instead of spending so many spirit stone resources on the slim probability of Foundation Establishment, it¡¯s better to spend these spirit stones on the children.¡±


    ¡°Maybe one of these children will achieve Foundation Establishment in the future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng grinned.


    He naturally knew that Lu Yuanding meant well and was trying to comfort him.


    Spending all his spirit stones on his wives and children would indeed burden himself.


    But he couldn¡¯t speak directly about this matter, so he continued with the same rhetoric.


    ¡°Well, as long as you know it in your heart,¡± Lu Yuanding said, no longer persuading.


    He then casually chatted, ¡°Time really flies. In another two years, Qingshan and Qingzhu will also be at the age to detect their Spirit Roots.¡±


    ¡°I think Qingshan is quite spiritual. He should have Spirit Roots, and good ones at that.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded with a smile.


    Among his many children, he had high hopes for Qingshan.


    Not only did he have a medium-grade Spirit Root, but he also had a Metallic Body.


    He was truly promising!


    ¡°Sister Miaoge has a fifth-grade Spirit Root, so I believe Qingzhu¡¯s Spirit Root should be good too,¡± Lu Changsheng added.


    Although his son was indeed impressive, he couldn¡¯t forget about his daughter.


    Especially in front of his father-in-law.


    ¡°Hehe,¡± Lu Yuanding smiled at this, but there was still a hint of worry in his eyes.


    After all, it was quite common for children to not inherit their parents¡¯ Spirit Roots. S~?a??h the N?v?lFir?.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed.


    In this month, Lu Changsheng had three more children.


    It¡¯s worth mentioning that Bai Ling completed her Qi Refining breakthrough to the first stage five days ago, without relying on any Pills.


    Breaking through to the first stage of Qi Refining in just over a month without any Pill support surprised Lu Changsheng.


    He couldn¡¯t help but marvel at how the gap in talent between individuals was sometimes even greater than that between humans and apes.


    At the same time, he also had more expectations for this little girl¡¯s development.


    In the cultivation room.


    ¡°I¡¯ve condensed another drop of spiritual energy,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as he opened his eyes and exhaled lightly.


    ¡°My cultivation method is either dual cultivation or pill consumption. It feels like I¡¯m completely on the wrong path.¡±


    ¡°But with the Seven Stars Heart Lamp detoxifying Pills, and condensing foundations, my spiritual energy is pure and righteous, so it shouldn¡¯t be considered the wrong path.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed as he looked at the liquid spiritual energy in his dantian lake.


    Leaving the cultivation room, he informed his wives and concubines, then prepared to head to the Hongye Valley market.


    He had stayed at home for so long, it was time to go and help Xiao Xiyue with her Yin-Yang dual cultivation.


    With still over a month left before the auction at the Hongye Valley market, Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoyun, and others expressed their desire to go and see.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to take care of some business this time, and I¡¯ll come back to pick you up when it¡¯s time,¡± Lu Changsheng said immediately upon hearing his wife¡¯s words.


    After comforting his wives and concubines, he rode a steel-feathered eagle to the Hongye Valley market.


    Walking through the market, Lu Changsheng could see that the flow of people had significantly increased.


    There were also more patrols and law enforcement personnel from the four major families on the streets.


    Obviously, it was because of the upcoming auction.


    ¡°If at this time, there are any demonic cultivators or evil cultivators causing trouble, I¡¯m afraid the market won¡¯t recover for three to five years.¡±


    ¡°But with the ancestor of the Yu Family sitting here, and the ancestors of the four major families coming over at the time, it¡¯s unlikely that anyone will cause trouble,¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He also knew that running a market wasn¡¯t that simple.


    He arrived at his ¡°Peace Talisman Hall¡± and asked Gao He about the general situation of the shop, then looked at the account books.


    Now, apart from the top-quality Talisman materials he provided himself, the shop made a profit of about two hundred spirit stones each month from selling and purchasing low-level Talisman materials, Talisman paper, and spiritual ink.


    This amount wasn¡¯t much, but it was still acceptable.


    If we include the three top-quality Talisman materials he provided each month, it would be eight hundred spirit stones.


    While chatting with Gao He, he learned that his top-quality Talisman materials were very popular and had a good reputation.


    Lu Changsheng thought about it and decided to increase the number of top-quality Talisman materials provided each month from three to five.


    It¡¯s not that he didn¡¯t want to earn more money.


    It¡¯s just that his supply of Talisman materials was indeed limited.


    Every time he closed himself off for cultivation or was busy with something else, he didn¡¯t have time to make Talismans.


    He could only use up his inventory.


    And he still had to provide a batch of Talisman materials to the Lu Family every month.


    If he provided a large quantity of goods to his own shop while also supplying the Lu Family, it would seem like his Talisman rate was too high.


    So he could only take it slow.


    After revealing his second-tier Talisman Master status publicly, he would gradually increase the quantity of top-quality Talisman materials.


    After looking at the account book and seeing that his shop was gradually on the right track and making a profit, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t inquire or worry too much.


    He planned to let his children come and experience it in a few years.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family¡¯s spiritual Talisman shop to chat with his wife, Lu Miaoge, and increase their bond through dual cultivation.


    After accompanying Lu Miaoge, Lu Changsheng went to the cave mansion area to accompany Xiao Xiyue.


    Among his many wives and concubines, only with Xiao Xiyue did he experience the most pleasure from dual cultivation, and the effect was the best.


    With his help in Yin-Yang dual cultivation, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s foundation had finally shown some improvement.


    It could be seen that the cracks and gaps in her foundation had been repaired to some extent.


    Lu Changsheng estimated with Xiao Xiyue that with about thirty more sessions, they could completely repair the cracks and gaps in her foundation.


    Afterward.


    ¡°At the Hongye Valley market, there will be an auction in a while. Could you help me auction off these Talisman scrolls?¡±


    Lu Changsheng held Xiao Xiyue and took out a stack of second-tier Talisman scrolls from his storage bag.


    He didn¡¯t have many spirit stones on him, only a little over six thousand, all obtained from Meng Yibai. But spirit stones were not easy to come by.


    Now that there was an auction, Lu Changsheng planned to take this opportunity to sell a batch of Talisman scrolls.


    After all, his second-tier Talisman scrolls were not easy to sell at the Hongye Valley market.


    In other major markets, they could only be sold for about sixty to seventy percent of their value, definitely not as good as at this auction.


    ¡°Second-tier Talisman scrolls?¡± Xiao Xiyue was surprised to see Lu Changsheng take out about twenty Talisman scrolls.


    Then she asked, ¡°Changsheng, did you make these Talisman scrolls yourself, or?¡±


    She naturally knew that Lu Changsheng was a Talisman Master.


    But she didn¡¯t know about his Talisman-making skills.


    She had only heard from Hong Yi during the ten-year agreement that Lu Changsheng was a high-grade Talisman Master.


    But seeing so many Talisman scrolls at once made her feel like Lu Changsheng had made them himself.


    ¡°Some of them I made myself, and some were given to me by kind people,¡± Lu Changsheng replied.


    Since Xiao Xiyue already knew about his attempts to break through to Foundation Establishment and the Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Base, he didn¡¯t mind revealing other aspects as well.


    After all, he, Lu Changsheng, wasn¡¯t just mooching off others.


    Since he wanted to bring this girl to his home, he naturally had to show some of his own strength and charm.


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯ve reached the second tier in Talisman crafting!?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s stunning face showed a look of astonishment and disbelief.


    As an outer disciple of the Blue Cloud Sect, they had to learn all the hundred arts of cultivation.


    Core disciples could choose to specialize. So she knew very well how difficult it was to advance one¡¯s cultivation arts to the second tier.


    In the Blue Cloud Sect, ninety percent of disciples spent decades just to advance one cultivation art to the second tier.


    And Lu Changsheng, in just over ten years, not only broke through to Foundation Establishment but also became a second-tier Talisman Master.


    This was simply astonishing.


    You see, every cultivator¡¯s energy is limited.


    Diluting one¡¯s focus to pursue multiple endeavors inevitably hinders cultivation.


    That¡¯s why in the Blue Cloud Sect, only outer disciples are required to learn all the hundred arts of cultivation, while inner disciples can choose for themselves.


    ¡°Just a second-tier Talisman Master, and Xiyue, you¡¯re making such a fuss?¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s surprised expression, speaking lightly.


    But deep down, he felt a bit pleased.


    It is said that if you don¡¯t return to your hometown when you are rich and powerful, it is like walking in fine clothes at night.


    Even after years of cultivation, Lu Changsheng still felt like an ordinary person.


    He still liked young and beautiful celestial maidens and had some desire to appear saintly in front of others.


    Unfortunately, circumstances didn¡¯t allow for that.


    For the sake of stability, he had to live humbly, concealing these desires.


    Now, he could only reveal a glimpse of it in front of Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°I just didn¡¯t expect, Changseng, your talent in Talisman crafting to be so astonishing,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue smiled, her beautiful eyes showing a hint of admiration as she looked at Lu Changsheng.


    In this brutal world of cultivation, most people were influenced by the survival of the fittest mentality.


    And Lu Changsheng was her beloved. Seeing the excellence of her beloved made her feel different.


    ¡°I also broke through to the second tier in Talisman crafting after breaking through to Foundation Establishment, and my spiritual consciousness greatly increased,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a light smile, shaking his head.


    Although it was a lie, spiritual consciousness did indeed help with Talisman crafting.


    Or rather, having spiritual consciousness made everything easier.


    If a Foundation Establishment cultivator was willing to spend time studying the hundred arts of cultivation, they would definitely be much better than ordinary cultivators, several times or even dozens of times better.


    ¡°But this also shows your extraordinary talent in this area,¡± Xiao Xiyue said with a crescent-shaped smile, as if she had just remembered something. She asked, ¡°By the way, Changsheng, what are your plans for the future?¡±


    ¡°Plans?¡± Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t expected Xiao Xiyue to suddenly ask about this.


    He pondered slightly and said, ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t have too big aspirations. I¡¯ve come this far mainly due to some opportunities and good luck.¡±


    ¡°If I were to make plans, I would wait until the children grow up and then seek out a spiritual land to establish my own cultivation family,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°Seek out a spiritual land to establish a family,¡± Xiao Xiyue nodded thoughtfully.


    She also knew that Lu Changsheng liked children and had many of them.


    It made sense for him to consider establishing his own family in the future.


    ¡°Changsheng, if you want to establish a family, you first need to find a spiritual land. Currently, most of the spiritual lands in Jiang Country are occupied. Unless you go to the Great Dream Marsh, the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range, or the borders of other countries, where it¡¯s cold and desolate.¡±


    ¡°Have you ever considered joining the Blue Cloud Sect?¡± Xiao Xiyue asked.


    She had just heard that Lu Changsheng had the skills of a second-tier Talisman Master, and she wanted to invite him to join the Blue Cloud Sect.


    It wasn¡¯t so much about recruiting for the sect; she simply thought that now that Lu Changsheng had reached Foundation Establishment, he might consider seeking a better environment.


    In Jiang Country, the Blue Cloud Sect, as one of the three major immortal sects under the Heavenly Sword Sect¡¯s dominance, naturally counted as a good option.


    ¡°Join the Blue Cloud Sect?¡± Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow at the question.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Changsheng. With your skills as a second-tier Talisman Master, you can enter the Blue Cloud Sect as a guest cultivator.¡±


    ¡°And the Blue Cloud Sect has many Spirit Vain territories available for rent or sale. Once you¡¯re in the Blue Cloud Sect and have contributed for a certain period, I can also try to arrange for the sect leader to allocate a good spiritual land for you,¡± Xiao Xiyue explained gently.


    ¡°Just a second-tier skill is enough to enter the Blue Cloud Sect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, intrigued.


    He wasn¡¯t opposed to joining the Blue Cloud Sect. After all, it¡¯s good to have the support of a powerful sect. With the Blue Cloud Sect as a backing, his actions would be much more stable and convenient.


    He had heard before about the pathway of entering the Blue Cloud Sect through one¡¯s skills when he was at the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall.


    Now, hearing it from Xiao Xiyue made him consider it even more seriously, especially the part about potentially obtaining a good spiritual land through the sect.


    Of course, he had also considered the difficulty of obtaining a good Spirit Vain territory on his own before, knowing that it was a challenging task. Renting or purchasing from an immortal sect seemed like a much better option.


    ¡°Of course not. Second-tier skills are just the threshold,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue explained further.


    ¡°Every three years, the Blue Cloud Sect holds a Hundred Arts Conference, where they recruit formation masters, alchemists, artifact refining masters, and talisman masters from the outside world. As long as you pass the assessment, you can enter the Blue Cloud Sect as a guest cultivator. But I believe that with your talent in the Talisman Dao, you¡¯ll definitely pass the assessment.¡±


    ¡°I see,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded in understanding.


    Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t expected that the Blue Cloud Sect recruited talents through such a method.


    It made him wonder if the recommendation he received from the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall before was also related to this Hundred Arts Conference.


    ¡°Speaking of which, I heard that the Blue Cloud Commercial Hall can recommend people to enter the Blue Cloud Sect. Is it related to this Hundred Arts Conference?¡± he asked.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Although the Blue Cloud Sect recruits talents from the outside world, they can¡¯t accept just anyone. Candidates must have a clean background, so there¡¯s a rigorous selection process. They either become guest cultivators under the Blue Cloud Sect¡¯s influence, passing through numerous assessments, or they have a recommendation from a Blue Cloud Sect elder as a guarantee,¡± Xiao Xiyue explained.


    ¡°As long as you¡¯re willing, I can take care of this recommendation quota for you,¡± she added.


    ¡°That¡¯s not urgent for now,¡± Lu Changsheng replied after some thought. ¡°Currently, it¡¯s not suitable for me to reveal my talent in the Talisman Dao. And it¡¯s also inconvenient to reveal my cultivation level. So, I think it¡¯s better to wait a few years before trying to enter the Blue Cloud Sect through Talisman making.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Xiyue nodded in understanding.


    She knew the importance of timing and agreed with Lu Changsheng¡¯s decision. She wanted to help him, just as he had been helping her.


    Thinking about her preparations before leaving the mountain this time, she blushed slightly.

 Chapter 160: Heavenly Spirit Plant!

    Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue, having disguised themselves, arrived at the auction venue in Hongye Valley¡¯s marketplace under new identities.Although the auction was still more than a month away, the three-month prelude had already begun.


    The event not only invited major powers to participate but also welcomed rogue cultivators to bring their rare treasures for appraisal and auction.


    Many rogue cultivators, who might have obtained rare treasures they could not identify, had to spend spirit stones to hire appraisers.


    To attract more attendees, the four major families had invited several appraisers to station at the auction venue, offering free appraisal services.


    ¡°Greetings, seniors!¡±


    ¡°Have you come to appraise or auction treasures?¡±


    As soon as Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue entered the auction hall, the steward inside trembled all over, quickly stepped forward, and displayed a respectful and ingratiating expression.


    The reason was simple: Xiao Xiyue had not concealed her aura, revealing traces of her Foundation Establishment cultivation.


    In the cultivation world, revealing a bit of one¡¯s strength often made things much easier.


    ¡°Both.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue spoke in a calm tone, her voice altered to sound colder and more noble.


    ¡°Please proceed to the second floor, seniors!¡±


    The steward bowed respectfully and escorted them to the second floor of the venue.


    The rogue cultivators waiting in line for appraisal saw this scene and did not find the steward¡¯s behavior inappropriate.


    Instead, they looked at Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue with respect, admiration, and curiosity.


    The environment on the second floor was very elegant.


    Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue were invited to a private room.


    Shortly after they sat down, a middle-aged man in luxurious attire hurried over. He had a refined appearance and wore a blue robe that shimmered with spiritual light.


    Bowing to the two, he said, ¡°Greetings, seniors. I am Yu Zhengguang, the steward of this auction venue and an appraiser. May I ask what treasures you wish to auction or appraise?¡±


    Entering the marketplace required identity verification and registration.


    If a Foundation Establishment cultivator visited, the marketplace would naturally extend a respectful reception.


    However, there were no records of recent visits from Foundation Establishment cultivators matching these two, indicating they did not wish to reveal their identities.


    Yu Zhengguang dared not inquire further, understanding the need to show utmost respect to unknown Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    ¡°Take a look at these talismans.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue took out a stack of talismans and gently placed them on the table.


    ¡°Talismans?¡±


    Yu Zhengguang carefully took the talismans, examined them briefly, and then looked at Xiao Xiyue with even greater reverence in his eyes.


    ¡°Senior, these talismans are all low-grade second-tier talismans, but I can tell that they are all exquisite pieces,¡± Yu Zhengguang said respectfully.


    ¡°Do you wish to auction them or sell them directly?¡±


    ¡°To auction,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue responded calmly.


    ¡°No problem, I will arrange it for you right away. However, the auction will not start for some time. Would you prefer to temporarily store the talismans with us, or will you bring them when the auction begins?¡± Yu Zhengguang inquired.


    ¡°I will come back at that time,¡± Xiao Xiyue replied.


    ¡°Very well, when you come, you can present this token, and I will make the necessary arrangements immediately,¡±


    Yu Zhengguang said, handing over a token.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng took out a pale blue egg from his storage bag and placed it on the table. ¡°Do you recognize what kind of demonic beast egg this is?¡± he asked.


    This egg was obtained from Meng Yibai¡¯s pet pouch.


    Given the vast variety of demonic beasts, identifying one based solely on its egg is quite challenging.


    Lu Changsheng had tried to identify it but to no avail. Now, with this opportunity, he decided to see if Yu Zhengguang knew.


    ¡°A demonic beast egg?¡±


    Yu Zhengguang examined the egg closely, his eyes gleaming with golden light as he used a special eye technique to appraise it.


    ¡°Please wait a moment, senior, while I confirm,¡± he said, bowing to Lu Changsheng before retrieving several jade books from his storage bag and flipping through them.


    After consulting two volumes, he finally spoke.


    ¡°Senior, if I am not mistaken, this should be the egg of a ¡®Jade Luan Bird.''¡±


    ¡°Jade Luan Bird?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.


    ¡°Yes, this is information about the demonic beast, Jade Luan Bird,¡±


    Yu Zhengguang said, handing the jade book to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°The Jade Luan Bird has a mid-tier earth-grade bloodline. It is said to possess a trace of the true spirit bloodline of the Azure Luan, making it outstanding among earth-grade bloodlines. With proper nurturing, it has the potential to become a third-tier great demon,¡± the jade book read, describing the bird as a beautiful, jade-like creature, brimming with immortal aura.


    Below was a simple introduction about the Jade Luan Bird, but there was no information on how to hatch and nurture it.


    ¡°Do you know how to hatch and raise this Jade Luan Bird?¡± Lu Changsheng inquired.


    Currently, his mount was the subpar Steel-feathered Eagle. If he could learn how to hatch and raise the Jade Luan Bird, he might as well give it a try. Besides its potential battle capabilities, the Jade Luan Bird was undoubtedly beautiful.


    ¡°Senior, regarding the hatching and nurturing method of the Jade Luan Bird, I do not know either,¡±


    Yu Zhengguang replied with a bitter smile.


    ¡°However, I have heard that the Jade Luan Bird favors Sky-blue Warm Jade. You might try building a nest with Sky-blue Warm Jade in a place abundant in spiritual energy to hatch the demonic beast egg. It might help.¡±


    ¡°Alright, thank you,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and put away the pet egg.


    Knowledge about the hatching and nurturing of demonic beasts was often a closely guarded secret, especially for those like the Jade Luan Bird with an earth-grade bloodline.


    ¡°No need to thank me, senior,¡±


    Yu Zhengguang replied, looking flattered.


    Next, Lu Changsheng inquired about any valuable items available at the auction.


    Yu Zhengguang, facing a Foundation Establishment cultivator, did not dare to withhold any information and shared what he knew.


    Lu Changsheng listened but did not find much of interest.


    After a brief conversation, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue stood up to leave.


    ¡°If you encounter any issues in the marketplace or have any small requests, feel free to come to the Yu Family. We, the Yu Family, are the hosts of the Hongye Valley marketplace,¡±


    Yu Zhengguang said respectfully, handing over a jade token as Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue were about to leave.


    ¡°Alright,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a light smile, accepting the jade token. He understood that the Yu Family intended to foster goodwill and establish connections with them.


    After Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue left, Yu Zhengguang let out a long breath, his expression extremely solemn. ¡°Although he did not reveal his cultivation aura, this person is likely also a Foundation Establishment cultivator.¡±


    ¡°Two unknown Foundation Establishment cultivators visiting the marketplace ¨C this needs to be reported to the patriarch.¡±


    ¡°Xiyue, you might want to keep this jade token,¡± Lu Changsheng said as they exited the auction house, tossing the token to Xiao Xiyue.


    Since he couldn¡¯t reveal his true identity in the marketplace, he had no use for the token. Xiao Xiyue might find it handy from time to time.


    Xiao Xiyue caught the token and nodded, understanding the potential benefits of having it.


    ¡°Mm-hmm,¡± Xiao Xiyue acknowledged, putting away the jade token.


    She then said, ¡°Changsheng, regarding the hatching and nurturing method of the Jade Luan Bird, if you need, I can check the sect¡¯s archives later.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no rush. You can look into it when you have some free time,¡± Lu Changsheng replied casually.


    At this moment, he also realized the benefits of being part of a sect.


    Treasures and knowledge that were hard to come by for ordinary cultivators were much more accessible to disciples of immortal sects.


    ¡°By the way, this Jade Luan Bird egg was obtained from Meng Yibai. So when you look up information, be a bit cautious,¡± Lu Changsheng reminded her.


    Although the probability of complications was low, it was still wise to be careful, especially since being targeted by a Fake Core cultivator could be quite troublesome.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be careful,¡± Xiao Xiyue nodded gently.


    Given their new identities as Foundation Establishment cultivators, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue decided to rent a courtyard in the marketplace for convenience.


    They lived there like a pair of wandering cultivator couples, sometimes strolling through the marketplace or staying secluded in their courtyard.


    In the blink of an eye, more than half a month had passed.


    ¡°Mm, this child has a seventh-grade Spirit Root?¡±


    One day, Lu Changsheng felt a mysterious and profound sensation, indicating the birth of a child with a Spirit Root.


    Based on the timing, he guessed it should be Yun Qianqian¡¯s unborn child.


    Thinking of Yun Qianqian, he couldn¡¯t help but recall his old friend from Jiulong Market, Yu Maocheng.


    Their relationship had become somewhat distant after Yu Maocheng tried to recruit him, and they hadn¡¯t been in contact since Lu Changsheng stopped visiting Jiulong Market.


    Only Yun Qianqian occasionally exchanged letters with Yu Ningrong.


    ¡°There¡¯s only half a month left until the auction starts. I should head back soon,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought.


    He had promised several of his wives that he would take them to Hongye Valley¡¯s marketplace to see the auction.


    He also needed to return to give lessons to the Lu Family disciples.


    After informing Xiao Xiyue and Lu Miaoge, Lu Changsheng rode back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Ninth Elder!¡±


    ¡°Master Lu!¡±


    ¡°Brother Changsheng¡±


    ¡°Brother-in-law Changsheng!¡±


    Returning to Qingzhu Mountain, many members of the Lu Family greeted Lu Changsheng along the way, to which he responded with smiles and polite nods, without any airs of an elder.


    After discussing teaching matters with Uncle Fu, Lu Changsheng returned home.


    Upon learning of Yun Qianqian¡¯s daughter¡¯s birth, Lu Changsheng went to check on them, though he felt somewhat indifferent toward the growing number of children. Nevertheless, he still fulfilled his duties as a husband and father.


    After staying at home for ten days and handling various affairs, Lu Changsheng piloted a spirit boat and set off for Hongye Valley¡¯s marketplace with Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoyun, and Qu Zhenzhen. S?a??h the N?v?l(F)ire.n?t website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    As a senior elder of the Lu Family now, piloting a spirit boat was not particularly conspicuous.


    ¡°Cheng, what are you doing here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng greeted a familiar patrolman upon arriving at the entrance of Hongye Valley¡¯s marketplace.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s my first time at the auction, and we can¡¯t afford any mistakes, so the family assigned me to maintain order,¡± Lu Miaocheng said lazily, his spirits lifting upon seeing Lu Changsheng.


    He then greeted Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Qu Zhenzhen before registering them and letting them enter through a special channel without identity verification.


    Due to the increased flow of people in Hongye Valley¡¯s marketplace, special channels were established for some distinguished guests.


    Upon entering the marketplace, Lu Changsheng accompanied his wives as they toured around. Due to the upcoming auction, the marketplace was bustling with activity, reaching its peak in terms of foot traffic.


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    Suddenly, the Second Miss snorted disdainfully as they walked down the street.


    A woman in a yellow dress approaching them also sneered at Lu Changsheng.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng was momentarily puzzled, unsure of what was happening. It took him a moment to remember that the woman was Zheng Family¡¯s legitimate daughter, Zheng Yongshan, who had some conflicts and grievances with the Second Miss.


    He shook his head and smiled at the lingering enmity between them over the years.


    ¡°Are you Mr. Lu Changsheng, the Talisman Master? I am Yu Ninghai. Nice to meet you,¡± a blue-clad young man walking alongside Zheng Yongshan greeted Lu Changsheng with a smile and a courteous bow.


    ¡°Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Yu,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied, recognizing the name as being from the Yu Family of Green Lake Mountain.


    He had heard that Zheng Family had no successor now, not even a new Foundation Establishment cultivator, and their patriarch had only a few decades left. Therefore, Zheng Family had formed a relationship with the Yu Family, with many marriages between the two families.


    After exchanging a few polite words, they each departed with their respective entourages.


    ¡°Looks like Huan¡¯er still remembers old grudges,¡± Lu Changsheng teased as he glanced at the Second Miss.


    ¡°Psh, what grudges? I don¡¯t hold grudges,¡± the Second Miss replied, her slender figure adorned in a black exquisite gown, her chin lifted delicately.


    Since becoming a mother of two, she had become more conservative in her attire. Although she still had a fondness for buying little dresses, she only wore them at home or when she was with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Hehe, did that person just offend Sister Huanhuan?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen, who was nearby, chimed in with curiosity.


    Lu Changsheng chuckled and recounted the incident.


    After spending half a day accompanying his wives on their leisurely activities, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family compound in Hongye Valley.


    On the third day, Lu Yuanzhong, the ancestor of the Lu Family, also arrived at Hongye Valley with a group of high-ranking members to inspect the situation of the Lu Family¡¯s shops in the marketplace.


    As the ninth elder of the family, Lu Changsheng naturally accompanied them.


    During the inspection, Lu Changsheng gained a rough understanding of the situation of some of the Lu Family¡¯s inns and restaurants.


    The profits were average, but the Talisman shops were doing relatively well, thanks to the numerous first-tier Talisman masters in the Lu Family and the good reputation of the Talisman paper and spirit ink produced by the Lu Family.


    ¡¾Congratulations to the host for reaching thirty descendants with Spirit Roots, earning one lottery chance!¡¿


    Just then, accompanied by a mysterious sensation, the sound of the system notification rang out.


    Knowing that another child with Spirit Roots had been born in his family, Lu Changsheng remained calm and continued the inspection with no change in expression.


    After the inspection, Lu Changsheng returned to his residence and silently invoked the system to initiate the lottery.


    The familiar lottery wheel appeared before him.


    ¡°Start the lottery!¡±


    With a slight mental fluctuation, a golden light swiftly spun on the wheel.


    Soon, the light stopped at ¡°Treasure.¡±


    ¡¾Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the ¡®Heavenly Spirit Plant¡¯!¡¿


    ¡¾The reward has been sent to the system space. The host can check it at any time.¡¿


    ¡°Heavenly Spirit Plant?¡± Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow as he looked at the reward he had just won.


    Previously, when he obtained the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm under the ¡°Pets¡± category, Lu Changsheng had thought that Heavenly Spirit Plants might also appear in the same category.


    ¡°Well, some plants and trees can become spiritual beings, but not every plant can achieve that,¡± Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly.


    Without dwelling on these thoughts, he shifted his focus and glanced at the information about the Heavenly Spirit Plant in the system space.


    ¡¾Spirit Plant: Heavenly Spirit Plant¡¿


    ¡¾Tier: Third Tier¡¿


    ¡¾Description: The Heavenly Spirit Plant condenses Spiritual Brilliance Nectar from its roots every thirty years. This nectar can be used to cleanse the eyes, making them clear and bright, and enhances spiritual eye techniques and abilities.¡¿


    ¡°Heavenly Spirit Plant, Spiritual Brilliance Nectar, cleanses the eyes, enhances spiritual eye techniques and abilities,¡± Lu Changsheng read the description in the system space with a pleased expression.


    Without mentioning anything else, just the fact that it was a third-tier spiritual plant made him realize its extraordinary value.


    Moreover, the ability to produce Spiritual Brilliance Nectar from its roots every thirty years was particularly impressive.


    In the cultivation world, rare treasures that could enhance a cultivator¡¯s abilities and techniques were highly prized and costly.


    The spiritual eye, in particular, was in demand among most cultivators for tasks such as assessing the strength of others, deciphering formations, and identifying treasures.


    This Heavenly Spirit Plant, continuously producing beneficial Spiritual Brilliance Nectar for the spiritual eyes, could indeed be considered a money tree.


    ¡°However, this Heavenly Spirit Plant only condenses Spiritual Brilliance Nectar once every thirty years, which is too long. And for a third-tier spiritual plant like this, it needs to be planted on at least a second-tier Spirit Vain. Although it can be planted in Qingzhu Valley, it¡¯s not as convenient as the Golden Armor Bean Mother, which can simply be planted in the courtyard. It seems quite large and conspicuous.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, realizing the shortcomings of this spiritual plant.


    In the long run, it was indeed a valuable treasure, especially for a cultivation family.


    However, for him personally, it was currently quite impractical.


    ¡°Never mind, I¡¯ll see if I can plant it in the Lu Family when the time comes. After all, this kind of spiritual plant can be transplanted, but when it comes to transplantation, I¡¯ll have to hire a spiritual plant master.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chose not to extract the Heavenly Spirit Plant from the system space for now. He decided to wait until he needed to plant it before extracting it.


    Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t know how to arrange it once it was extracted.


    As for the ¡®Heaven And Earth Immortality Method¡¯ he obtained, which could refine the Heavenly Spirit Plant into a ¡®Lifebound Spirit Root¡¯, he temporarily set aside the idea of having his wives and children refine the plant.


    It wasn¡¯t that he was unwilling to part with this treasure. Even after being refined into a ¡®Lifebound Spirit Root¡¯ by the ¡®Heaven And Earth Immortality Method¡¯, it would continue to grow as before.


    Even cultivators could gain some mysterious abilities from the Heavenly Spirit Plant. However, Lu Changsheng needed to consider whether he should plant it in the Lu Family or not.


    It was impossible for him to use this treasure to assist his wives in cultivating the Heaven And Earth Immortality Method.


    As night fell, Lu Changsheng went to Xiao Xiyue¡¯s courtyard. Tomorrow, he would be attending the auction with his four wives. Unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t accompany Xiao Xiyue, so he had to trouble her to assist with the auction.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng, accompanied by his four wives, went to the auction venue in Hongye Valley, along with Lu Yuanzhong, Lu Yuanding, and others.


    To enter the auction, there were certain requirements: either having a certain status or verifying one¡¯s wealth. However, as one of the hosts, Lu Family naturally arranged a special VIP area.


    ¡°Brother Lu, greetings sisters-in-law¡¯s.¡±


    Hong Yi also came to Hongye Valley Market to attend the auction.


    After seeing Lu Changsheng, he immediately stepped forward to say hello and make himself familiar with him.


    Even though he already knew that Lu Changsheng held a distinguished position in the Lu Family, seeing him with several wives and walking alongside high-ranking members of the Lu Family still made him marvel.


    Recalling their past, when he and Lu Changsheng, along with Li Feiyu, failed to enter the immortal sect, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit regretful.


    He used to think that Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu could only become son-in-laws in cultivation families, while he could return home to cultivate.


    But now, Lu Changsheng had married the brightest pearl of the Lu Family and become a high-ranking member, making him look up to him.


    ¡°Brother Hong, you¡¯re here too,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded with a smile, briefly introducing his wives.


    Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaoyun had met Hong Yi before, so only Lu Miaohuan hadn¡¯t.


    Although the Second Miss¡¯s temperament had improved slightly, she still remained indifferent towards people like Hong Yi. She only nodded lightly in acknowledgment, respecting Lu Changsheng¡¯s face.


    Not wanting to disturb them too much, Hong Yi quickly left after exchanging greetings.


    ¡°Friend Yu, Friend Bai, Friend Zheng, Friend Huang, Friend Xu.¡±


    Once they entered the venue, Lu Yuanzhong greeted each of the Foundation Establishment cultivators present, engaging in small talk.


    Facing this, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t interfere and took his wives to sit at the Lu Family¡¯s VIP area.


    Seats in such VIP areas not only had excellent views of the entire auction, but they also provided attendants who served spiritual tea and fruits.


    Lu Changsheng also noticed Xiao Xiyue in the distance, seated at the VIP area.


    As Foundation Establishment cultivators, it was natural for them to have prepared VIP seats for the auction. However, Hong Yi was seated in the regular section, with only a simple cushion, indicating his lower status.


    About half an hour passed, and the auction venue was almost full.


    ¡°Hum!¡±


    A young man dressed in azure robes, adorned with a jade crown, and with sharp brows and bright eyes ascended the auction platform.


    ¡°Welcome, friends, to Hongye Valley Market to join us for this auction. I am Yu Ningjun from the Yu Family, and I am honored to host this auction. I hope everyone can find what they desire,¡± the young man said with a warm and gentle smile, bowing to the audience.


    His voice was warm and clear, reaching everyone¡¯s ears, indicating his considerable cultivation, likely at the peak of Qi Refining.


    ¡°Dad, why do I feel like this auction is completely dominated by the Yu Family?¡± Lu Miaohuan furrowed her brows slightly as she observed the auctioneer, who was also from the Yu Family.


    During her days of exploring Hongye Valley Market, she had noticed that both the patrols and the auction seemed to be predominantly Yu Family members.


    Lu Changsheng glanced at Lu Yuanding upon hearing this, as if he had also noticed something.


    Not to mention Lu Miaohuan, he himself had sensed this during his many years in Hongye Valley Market.


    However, he had a vague guess as to the reasons behind it.


    ¡°Hongye Valley Market is indeed jointly hosted by our four major families, but as you know, our Lu Family only has Elder Yuanzhong presiding over it now.¡±


    ¡°Yu Family not only has two Foundation Establishment Elders but also possesses overall strength far superior to our Lu Family. Therefore, over the years, our Lu Family¡¯s influence over Hongye Valley Market has been steadily decreasing,¡± Lu Yuanding explained with a sigh.


    Despite Lu Family occupying forty percent, strength ultimately dictated everything in the cultivation world.


    After the death of the Lu Family Elder, only Elder Yuanzhong remained to support the family.


    As a result, the influence over Hongye Valley Market gradually fell into the hands of the Yu Family.


    Although the Bai Family stood with the Lu Family, their main goal was to vie for influence and gradually gain benefits from the Yu Family.


    Thus, even though they understood the principle of mutual benefit, the Bai Family couldn¡¯t afford to stand up for the Lu Family¡¯s interests.


    After all, the situation hadn¡¯t reached that point.


    ¡°Although Lu Family gained many benefits from the battle that destroyed the Chen Family, it takes time to translate those gains into power.¡±


    ¡°So, for now, we can only yield to the Yu Family.¡±


    ¡°After all, Elder Yuanzhong only recently broke through to Foundation Establishment, while the two Elders of the Yu Family have been Foundation Establishment cultivators for many years.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself. He knew that although the Lu Family was steadily developing, the situation wasn¡¯t particularly favorable.


    However, now that he himself had reached Foundation Establishment, if the Lu Family were to face a crisis, he had the capability to lend a hand.


    Under normal circumstances, the overall strength of the Lu Family would hardly surpass that of the Yu Family.


    However, with Lu Miaoge reaching the peak of Qi Refining, Lu Changsheng had about sixty to seventy percent confidence in helping his wife successfully advance to Foundation Establishment.


    Once Lu Miaoge achieved Foundation Establishment, the Lu Family¡¯s stable development would no longer be a concern.


    In the future, surpassing the Yu Family wouldn¡¯t be much of a problem.

 Chapter 161: True Yang Five Elements Sword, Everyone is a Tribulation Cultivator!

    As Lu Changsheng¡¯s thoughts wandered, the auction officially began.¡°The first item in today¡¯s auction is the ¡®Barrier-Breaking Pill.''¡±


    ¡°This Barrier-Breaking Pill is used to break through the bottleneck of the mid-stage Qi Refining. It is suitable for cultivators of various techniques. Today, ten pills are up for auction, each starting at one hundred low-grade spirit stones.¡±


    A graceful maid carried a tray to the stage, and Yu Ningjun picked up a porcelain bottle and began to introduce it.


    Most people present were already familiar with the effects of the Barrier-Breaking Pill.


    Nevertheless, he provided a detailed introduction.


    He explained the ingredients, effects, circumstances, and even which alchemist had crafted it in great detail.


    Moreover, he spoke without any awkwardness or stiffness, and his presentation was humorous and engaging.


    ¡°Barrier-Breaking Pill!¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the first auction item to be a Barrier-Breaking Pill.¡±


    ¡°I wonder if there will be advanced-level Barrier-Breaking Pills later.¡±


    Many cultivators in the audience were excited, not expecting such a valuable item at the start.


    The Barrier-Breaking Pill is a versatile pill.


    Almost every cultivator and family force could use it for their younger generation.


    ¡°One hundred and ten spirit stones!¡±


    ¡°One hundred and twenty!¡±


    ¡°One hundred and fifty!¡±


    People continuously called out bids.


    However, they were all aware that the bids wouldn¡¯t exceed the market price.


    Before long, all ten Barrier-Breaking Pills were contested and sold.


    ¡°First-level top grade defense talisman¡ªGolden Light Body Protection Talisman! It can withstand a full-strength attack from a Qi Refining perfect stage cultivator.¡±


    ¡°First-level Longevity Pill, which can extend life by five to ten years, though for this grade of Longevity Pill, only the first one is effective.¡±


    ¡°The White Spirit Kingfisher, a low-grade high-quality bloodline spirit bird, capable of traveling three thousand miles a day, and can automatically find its way back, making it very convenient for delivering messages.¡±


    ¡°Golden Fly Mother and Child Blades, a set of high-quality magical weapons, one mother blade and eight son blades. As long as the mother blade is held, all eight son blades can be simultaneously controlled to attack the enemy, making it difficult for the opponent to defend, and extremely sharp.¡±


    The auction proceeded in an orderly manner.


    Since this was the first auction of the Hongye Valley market.


    All the items could be considered small exquisite pieces.


    However, Lu Changsheng did not participate in any of the bidding.


    One reason was that he did not find these items appealing.


    Another was that he did not want to reveal too much of his financial strength.


    After all, in the eyes of the Lu Family, his usual spending made him look like he was living paycheck to paycheck.


    This time, he brought his wife along just to enjoy the excitement and broaden their horizons.


    ¡°Second-level low-grade talisman¡ªThunder Fire Talisman, equivalent to an attack from a Foundation Establishment great cultivator. According to our Yu Family appraisers, these talismans are all high-quality talismans, and their power is about 10% or 20% better. The starting price is three hundred spirit stones, and there are ten in total.¡±


    At this moment, another maid carried an auction item onto the stage, and Yu Ningjun introduced it.


    ¡°Second-grade talisman, and a high-quality one at that?¡±


    ¡°It seems that the Yu, Lu, Bai, and Zheng families have invested heavily in this auction.¡±


    ¡°This premium talisman, not only is it one to two tenths more powerful, but it¡¯s also suitable for talisman makers to copy. I should get one.¡±


    Many in the audience, upon hearing this introduction, couldn¡¯t help but discuss among themselves and feel tempted.


    Ordinary cultivators found it difficult to purchase advanced level talismans.


    They had to go to large markets to buy them.


    Even then, they often needed to make appointments and wait.


    Especially for advanced level talismans.


    Now, with ten second-grade talismans up for auction, and all of them being high-quality, it naturally made people excited.


    ¡°It seems this talisman will fetch a good price.¡±


    Lu Changsheng observed the increasingly lively atmosphere in the room, a slight smile appearing on his lips.


    He knew that the twenty talismans he had asked Xiao Xiyue to auction would yield significant returns.


    ¡°Four hundred spirit stones!¡±


    Immediately, a Qi Refining cultivator placed a bid, increasing the price by a hundred spirit stones in one go.


    Because the auction¡¯s starting prices were set below market value, there was room for people to bid higher.


    This cultivator was clearly trying to discourage others from competing by making a large increase.


    But the other cultivators weren¡¯t fools.


    They knew that the regular price for a second-level low-grade talisman was about this much, and for such high-quality ones, the price would naturally be higher.


    ¡°Four hundred and ten.¡±


    ¡°Four hundred and twenty!¡±


    ¡°Four hundred and fifty!¡±


    In a moment, this talisman¡¯s price soared to half again the starting bid.


    ¡°Four hundred and seventy!¡±


    ¡°Five hundred!¡±


    As Lu Changsheng watched the price continually rise, he couldn¡¯t help but feel delighted.


    He hadn¡¯t expected his second-grade talismans to be so popular.


    Once all twenty talismans were sold, he would be making ten thousand spirit stones.


    Sometimes, making money was just that easy.


    ¡°Five hundred and fifty!¡±


    At this moment, Lu Yuanding calmly spoke up, offering a price.


    ¡°Father-in-law?¡±


    ¡°Father?¡±


    Lu Changsheng and the others were somewhat surprised, looking at Lu Yuanding.


    They didn¡¯t know why he suddenly placed a bid.


    The others in the room, seeing Lu Yuanding bid, did not continue to bid higher.


    One reason was that five hundred and fifty spirit stones was already a high price.


    Additionally, out of respect for the Lu Family, the other bidders refrained from competing, knowing there were still nine more talismans available.


    ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ve heard from the Fourth Elder that premium talismans are excellent for talisman masters to copy.¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, Miaoge, you are both first-grade talisman masters now. You can take this talisman back to copy, which might help you advance to second-grade talisman masters,¡± Lu Yuanding explained with a smile to Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge.


    Typically, during such auctions, the four major families would avoid competing with outsiders.


    But for the sake of his daughter and son-in-law, Lu Yuanding made an exception and placed a bid.


    Furthermore, his bid wasn¡¯t meant to intimidate others.


    ¡°Thank you, Father-in-law, for your generosity,¡± Lu Changsheng said, feeling a mix of amusement and gratitude.


    ¡°Hehe, no need for such formalities among family,¡± Lu Yuanding replied, waving his hand dismissively.


    After the first Thunder Fire Talisman was sold, the remaining nine were auctioned off one by one.


    Each talisman fetched a price of over five hundred spirit stones.


    The last two even reached nearly six hundred spirit stones each.


    It seemed that many buyers had the same idea as Lu Yuanding.


    They intended to buy the talismans for copying, not for self-defense.


    For defensive purposes, such a price would be unreasonable.


    After the ten Thunder Fire Talismans were sold, Lu Changsheng¡¯s other ten second-grade Vajra Talismans weren¡¯t auctioned immediately.


    The auction varied the items to keep the audience engaged.


    ¡°Senior, here is the second-grade Thunder Fire Talisman you bid on.¡±


    Soon after, an enforcement cultivator escorted a maid to the VIP section, delivering the talisman in a talisman box.


    Lu Yuanding had Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge inspect the talisman to ensure its authenticity before paying five hundred and fifty spirit stones.


    The talisman was then handed to Lu Changsheng.


    He advised them to study the talisman lines and the flow of spiritual energy on it.


    They could also consult the Fourth Elder if needed.


    ¡°Esteemed guests, next we have a batch of advanced-level spirit birds from the Bai Family of Hundred Birds Lake.¡±


    At this point, Yu Ningjun introduced several spirit birds from a spirit pet bag.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng became more interested.


    He had long wanted a flying mount to replace his steel-feathered eagle.


    However, he hadn¡¯t found the right opportunity.


    Most of the flying mounts available on the market were of the same grade as the steel-feathered eagle, not much better.


    Though he had obtained a ¡®Jade Luan Bird¡¯ egg, he hadn¡¯t found a suitable mount yet.


    But this thing is, after all, stolen goods.


    When it finally hatches and grows enough to be a mount, who knows how long that will take.


    ¡°The Purple Scale Eagle, a mid-tier medium-grade bloodline, with the strength of a mid-stage first-tier. It¡¯s excellent for both combat and as a flying mount. Starting bid: 300 spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°The Golden Crested Crane, a mid-tier high-grade bloodline, with the strength of a mid-stage first-tier. Starting bid: 500 spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°The Black Winged Condor, a high-tier low-grade bloodline, with the strength of a peak mid-stage first-tier. Starting bid: 1000 spirit stones.¡±


    Yu Ningjun introduced three types of birds.


    ¡°Father-in-law, are there any other flying spirit birds coming up?¡± Lu Changsheng asked Lu Yuanding as he looked at the Golden Crested Crane and Black Winged Condor on the stage.


    He remembered that some of the auction items were announced earlier.


    But he hadn¡¯t looked closely.


    If there weren¡¯t any better spirit birds later, he thought the Black Winged Condor seemed acceptable and could suffice.


    ¡°I think there¡¯s another Black Winged Condor with late-stage first-tier strength coming up later,¡± Lu Yuanding replied.


    Then he looked at Lu Changsheng and asked, ¡°Why, are you planning to buy a spirit bird?¡±


    ¡°I travel frequently, and I think having a good flying mount would be more convenient,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded and said honestly.


    ¡°Changsheng, there¡¯s no need to waste money on this.¡±


    ¡°The Steel-Feathered Eagle is already a pretty good flying mount.¡±


    ¡°Although the Golden Crested Crane and the Black Winged Condor are faster than the Steel-Feathered Eagle, the difference isn¡¯t that significant.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not only a waste of spirit stones but also more expensive to feed compared to the Steel-Feathered Eagle.¡±


    ¡°For just traveling, it¡¯s not worth wasting money on this.¡±


    Lu Yuanding advised Lu Changsheng not to waste money.


    The Steel-Feathered Eagle was a flying mount that the Lu Family had procured through their partnership with the Bai Family.


    Not only was it affordable, but it also performed well in terms of flight speed and daily expenses, making it the cost-effective choice.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and decided against changing his flying mount.


    His dissatisfaction with the Steel-Feathered Eagle wasn¡¯t because of its speed.


    It was because every time he encountered an enemy, the eagle would tremble in fear.


    But considering his current situation, even a Black Winged Condor would tremble in fear when facing a Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    If he encountered a small Qi Refining cultivator, he could eliminate them with one hand and wouldn¡¯t need to worry about the mount.


    ¡°It feels like I should just go all out; otherwise, even a late-stage first-tier Black Winged Condor wouldn¡¯t be of much use to me.¡±


    ¡°And spending over a thousand spirit stones for a flying mount would make me look extravagant.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    After watching the auction for so long, he felt that his usual spending habits might be a bit high.


    Or rather, he obtained spirit stones too easily, which led to his habit of spending lavishly.


    In this auction, anything worth over a thousand spirit stones was already considered very expensive.


    Many people might only have a few hundred spirit stones on them.


    The auction continued in an orderly manner.


    Talismans, pills, magical weapons, spirit beasts, cultivation techniques, secret arts, and various other treasures appeared.


    The remaining ten second-tier talismans that Lu Changsheng had consigned through Xiao Xiyue were also brought out for auction during this time.


    But seeing that Lu Yuanding was about to bid again, Lu Changsheng took the initiative to place a bid.


    After all, as a Talisman Master, it was reasonable for him to bid on a talisman in such a setting.


    He also felt embarrassed to let Lu Yuanding spend more money on his behalf.


    Five hundred spirit stones were not a small amount for Lu Yuanding either.


    As time passed, the auction finally came to its climax.


    ¡°Next, we have the final highlight of this auction.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sure our esteemed guests have been eagerly anticipating this,¡± Yu Ningjun said solemnly, invigorating the entire hall.


    Many attendees were here specifically for these final auction items.


    Before long, several maidservants holding trays covered with red cloth walked onto the stage.


    ¡°The first item, a Foundation Establishment spiritual item¡ªEarth Fire Spirit Liquid.¡±


    ¡°This is beneficial for the Three Stages of Foundation Establishment, particularly for those cultivating fire attribute techniques. The starting bid is 1,500 spirit stones.¡±


    Yu Ningjun lifted the red silk cloth from the first tray, revealing a white jade tray with a crystal-clear glass bottle.


    Through the glass bottle, a fiery red liquid could be seen flowing inside.


    ¡°A Foundation Establishment spiritual item!¡±


    ¡°Earth Fire Spirit Liquid!¡±


    Countless eyes in the hall were burning with desire as they gazed at this Foundation Establishment spiritual item.


    Even Qi Refining cultivators who couldn¡¯t afford it looked at the item with eyes full of longing.


    After all, this was a spiritual item crucial for Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°A Foundation Establishment spiritual item, I wonder what price it will fetch,¡± Lu Changsheng thought calmly.


    The market price for a Foundation Establishment spiritual item was usually between 2,000 to 3,000 spirit stones.


    But if one genuinely wanted to purchase it, the final price would typically exceed this range.


    After all, Foundation Establishment spiritual items were versatile treasures.


    Whether they were Qi Refining cultivators, Foundation Establishment cultivators, rogue cultivators, or family forces, everyone had a demand for them.


    However, he wasn¡¯t particularly interested.


    He already had four Foundation Establishment spiritual items on him.


    ¡°Two thousand spirit stones!¡±


    Those who could afford this Foundation Establishment spiritual item weren¡¯t foolish. They knew the significance of adding one or two hundred more spirit stones to their bid, so they directly raised the bid to two thousand, showing their determination.


    ¡°Two thousand one hundred!¡±


    ¡°Two thousand five hundred!¡±


    ¡°Two thousand eight hundred!¡±


    Before long, this Foundation Establishment spiritual item was auctioned off for a high price of three thousand nine hundred spirit stones.


    Although the price was inflated,


    Foundation Establishment spiritual items were rare finds.


    Especially for those cultivating fire attribute techniques, it didn¡¯t matter if they spent more spirit stones.


    ¡°Second-tier spiritual pill¡ªThree Yang Pill!¡±


    ¡°I believe this pill needs no introduction. Named after the ¡®Three Yang Opening,¡¯ upon consumption, it eliminates all hidden ailments and dangers in the body as if bathed in sunlight. It also has some miraculous effects on Qi Refining cultivators advancing to Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Yu Ningjun lifted another red silk cloth, holding up a jade bottle as he introduced the Three Yang Pill.


    ¡°Three Yang Pill.¡±


    Lu Changsheng noticed his wife, Lu Miaoge, looking at him with tender eyes.


    He chuckled lightly, not saying anything.


    In the end, the Three Yang Pill was sold for a price of three thousand eight hundred spirit stones. S?a??h the N?velF?re.?et website on G??gl? to access chapters of n?vels early and in the highest quality.


    The same price Lu Changsheng had paid when purchasing it at the ¡®Alchemy Hall¡¯ originally.


    But that was to be expected.


    Purchasing pills at places like the ¡®Alchemy Hall¡¯ was naturally more expensive.


    And in auctions, unless there was competition, prices generally wouldn¡¯t exceed the market value by much.


    One by one, the highlight auction items appeared.


    These items were mostly bid on by Foundation Establishment family forces or prominent cultivators.


    Ordinary Qi Refining rogue cultivators simply didn¡¯t have the financial means to participate.


    ¡°Medium-grade spiritual weapons¡ªTrue Yang Five Elements Sword.¡±


    ¡°This is a masterpiece by Master Ou Zhi, crafted from True Yang Sycamore and Five Elements Elemental Gold. It took seven days and nights, with the help of three Foundation Establishment masters, to refine the power of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth. Starting bid: three thousand spirit stones!¡±


    At this moment, Yu Ningjun lifted the red silk cloth, revealing a three-foot-long spiritual sword with a radiant golden glow, and introduced it.


    ¡°True Yang Five Elements Sword!? Gathering the power of the five elements?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, who had a relaxed look on his face, narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard this introduction.


    Although he had refined his Seven Stars Heart Lamp, his lifelink spiritual weapon, he still lacked a handy spiritual sword.


    But crafting a spiritual sword that incorporated all five elements of Yin and Yang wasn¡¯t an easy task.


    You can only find a second-level weapon refining master to forge it.


    But currently, he also doesn¡¯t know any such weapon refining master, so he can only set it aside for now.


    ¡°Although this True Yang Five Elements Sword does not have all the Yin Yang and Five Elements, it is very suitable for me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself and prepared to bid for this spiritual sword.


    Although medium-grade spiritual weapons are generally only wielded by mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    But he has the Xuan Yuan Bead with him, which is no weaker than a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    His mana is even stronger than that of a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    However, in this situation, it was not convenient for him to bid, so he could only trouble Xiao Xiyue.


    Because his divine sense was weak and may be noticed by others, Lu Changsheng did not send a divine sense message to Xiao Xiyue.


    Instead, he calmly took out Xiao Xiyue¡¯s communication talisman.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue, not far away, was puzzled when she saw Lu Changsheng sending her a message.


    But seeing the look in Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes and looking at the auction platform, she immediately understood what he meant.


    ¡°Five thousand spirit stones!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue immediately made a bid.


    If it were before, she would have been worried about not having enough spirit stones.


    But with the twenty second-order Talisman scrolls auctioned earlier, she was not worried about the spirit stone issue at all.


    ¡°Five thousand five hundred!¡±


    ¡°Five thousand eight!¡±


    ¡°Six thousand!¡±


    ¡°Six thousand five hundred!¡±


    ¡°Seven thousand!¡±


    When it reached seven thousand, Xiao Xiyue glanced at Lu Changsheng.


    The price of medium-grade spiritual weapons is generally around five to six thousand spirit stones.


    Although this True Yang Five Elements Sword is considered a fine spiritual sword and is much more expensive, seven thousand spirit stones is also close enough.


    ¡°Continue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, indicating that Xiao Xiyue should continue to bid.


    This spiritual sword is just right for him, and he won¡¯t skimp on a few spirit stones.


    Originally, there were still several Foundation Establishment cultivators bidding, but after reaching seven thousand spirit stones, there was only one stern-faced middle-aged man competing with Xiao Xiyue.


    However, when Xiao Xiyue bid seven thousand nine hundred spirit stones, this Foundation Establishment cultivator could only look unpleasant and snorted coldly, giving up.


    As he snorted, he also glanced at Xiao Xiyue, as if he wanted to see who was not giving him face.


    Lu Changsheng, seeing this scene, deeply observed the appearance of this Foundation Establishment cultivator and remembered it.


    He didn¡¯t mind leaving the market with Xiao Xiyue and resolving grievances with the other party.


    After this medium-grade spiritual sword, another spiritual armor and a rare spiritual pill were auctioned, and the auction ended.


    However, after the auction, the patriarch of the Yu Family and Lu Yuanzhong took the stage to announce that the venue would be available for free trading.


    They even offered private rooms or secret chambers to provide trading services for people.


    Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t interested in this and couldn¡¯t participate.


    Moreover, the auction lasted almost a day, and his four wives looked a bit tired.


    He said a word to Lu Yuanding and left with his four wives.


    ¡°Jun¡¯er, you¡¯ve worked hard at this auction.¡±


    In a private room of the auction, the patriarch of the Yu Family, Yu Yuanshan, looked at his grandson, Yu Ningjun, with satisfaction.


    He was very pleased with his grandson¡¯s performance throughout the auction.


    ¡°Grandfather, it¡¯s what I should do.¡±


    Yu Ningjun looked at his grandfather respectfully and said.


    ¡°Jun¡¯er, I know you¡¯re not happy about Grandfather giving the Foundation Establishment Pill to Ninghu and auctioning off the ¡®Earth Fire Spirit Liquid¡¯ that was originally meant for you.¡±


    ¡°But rest assured, in the next ten years, as long as you perform well in the market, Grandfather will definitely fight for another Foundation Establishment Pill for you.¡±


    ¡°By then, Grandfather will also find a suitable Foundation Establishment spiritual object for you.¡±


    Yu Yuanshan looked at his grandson and said in a deep voice.


    ¡°Big brother took the Foundation Establishment Pill and successfully established his foundation. How could I not be convinced?¡±


    ¡°As for the ¡®Earth Fire Spirit Liquid,¡¯ it¡¯s not suitable for me from the start. Even if I had it, the probability of my Foundation Establishment would be very low. It¡¯s better to auction it off and contribute to the family.¡±


    ¡°This is also my voluntary idea.¡±


    Yu Ningjun said calmly.


    Currently, the Yu Family only has two Foundation Establishment cultivators on the surface.


    But last year, the ancestor of the Yu Family, Ancestor Yu Jinyang, spent a lot of money to buy a Foundation Establishment Pill in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    And he helped his great-grandson Yu Ninghu successfully build the foundation in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    This news was only known to the core members of the Yu Family internally.


    ¡°Good, with you thinking like this, Grandfather is also relieved.¡±


    ¡°Now that we have the Hongye Valley market, as long as this market is operated and developed steadily, and we swallow up the Zheng, Lu, and Bai families, our Yu Family can move forward again.¡±


    Yu Yuanshan looked at his grandson, who was so sensible, and felt very relieved, with a look of longing in his eyes.


    Yu Ningjun heard this and also showed a longing expression in his eyes.


    Meanwhile, several tens of miles away from the Hongye Valley market.


    ¡°Poof! Poof! Poof!¡±


    Two bandits swiftly killed a pair of cultivators who had just left the Hongye Valley market.


    Their techniques were practiced and decisive.


    After disposing of the bodies, they immediately activated their array tools to conceal their presence.


    As long as there were lone Qi Refining Rouge Cultivators, the two of them would swiftly kill them, and repeat this behavior.


    ¡°Hmm? Someone from Hongye Valley Market will take this opportunity to break through to the foundation building stage in the near future?¡±


    At this moment, among the two, the burly figure, dressed in gray robes and wearing a bamboo hat, took out a messaging talisman to check.


    ¡°This Hongye Valley market is just a medium-grade Spirit Vain, yet they dare to let people attack Foundation Establishment here? Aren¡¯t they afraid it will affect the operation of the formation?¡±


    Beside him, a young bandit, also dressed in gray robes and wearing a bamboo hat, remarked.


    ¡°It should be that the Hongye Valley Market wants to befriend and win over this person.¡±


    ¡°And use this to attract independent cultivators to come to the market to build their foundations.¡±


    ¡°After all, this market has no big backers. It was founded by only four foundation-building families.¡±


    ¡°The most powerful Yu Family, led by their ancestor Yu Jinyang, is only at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°And usually, there¡¯s only one early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator guarding the market.¡±


    The burly man spoke with a hint of disdain.


    Afterwards, he looked at the young bandit and said, ¡°Your mother sent me a message, probably because she wanted to make a big move.¡±


    ¡°Now that we¡¯re wanted by the Heavenly Sword Sect, why not take advantage of this opportunity in the Hongye Valley market to plunder? Then we can directly escape from Jiang Country to Yue Country.¡±


    ¡°This way, you¡¯ll also have your Foundation Establishment resources.¡±


    The burly man spoke up.


    ¡°Dad, isn¡¯t this too risky?¡±


    The young bandit expressed concern upon hearing this.


    ¡°What¡¯s so risky about it? Your old man has come from being a nobody Rouge Cultivator to where he is now. I¡¯ve seen all kinds of storms.¡±


    ¡°This Hongye Valley market doesn¡¯t have any major backing. During this auction, not only us bandits are here to plunder, but many others are also here to fish in troubled waters, hoping to take advantage.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, once chaos breaks out in the market, everyone will be bandits.¡±


    The burly man spoke, evidently familiar with such matters.

 Chapter 162: Marketplace Mayhem, Four Robber Cultivators Emerge!

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    As the auction concluded, the crowd in the marketplace quickly dwindled.


    After all, the surge in visitors was mostly due to the auction, or those looking to trade amidst the excitement.


    Only a small portion of the crowd would choose to settle in Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoyun, and Qu Zhenzhen, along with Lu Yuanding and Lu Yuanzhong, returned to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Lu Changsheng, however, did not go back with them.


    He planned to return after some time.


    He made his way to the small courtyard he rented with Xiao Xiyue.


    "Changsheng.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue revealed a gentle expression on her usually cold face when she saw Lu Changsheng.


    She handed over the Spirit Stones and the True Yang Five Elements Sword that had been auctioned to Lu Changsheng.


    "You¡¯ve worked hard, Xi Yue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took the Spirit Stones and the spiritual sword from Xiao Xiyue¡¯s hands.


    He then examined the True Yang Five Elements Sword.


    The spiritual sword was three feet long and one inch wide, with both hilt and blade gleaming in red-gold color.


    The hilt bore a wooden pattern, while the blade was etched with a pattern of the five elements, enveloped by a faint golden halo.


    Merely looking at it brought forth an aura of sharpness.


    Even without having refined it yet, Lu Changsheng felt the spiritual sword was impressive and very suitable for him.


    "Changsheng, this True Yang Five Elements Sword comes with a special Sacrificial Refinement Technique.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue took out a Jade Slip and passed it to Lu Changsheng.


    The biggest difference between Spiritual Artifacts and Magic Artifacts is that Spiritual Artifacts can be refined and acknowledged by their master, allowing seamless control and enhancing power during combat.


    Even if an enemy seizes them, it would be difficult to refine them quickly.


    "Oh, there¡¯s even a matching Sacrificial Refinement Technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow as he received the Jade Slip.


    He had long heard that some excellent Magic Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts come with their own ¡®control spells¡¯ and ¡®Sacrificial Refinement Techniques¡¯.¡±


    He scanned the Sacrificial Refinement Technique contained within the Jade Slip with his Divine Sense.


    Inside was a ¡®Blood Refinement Method.¡¯


    By using blood to refine the Spiritual Artifact, its power could be maximized in the hands of the first master.


    Even if the spiritual sword was snatched away, without the corresponding Sacrificial Refinement Technique, forcible refinement would greatly diminish its power.


    While there are benefits to having a Spiritual Artifact with a special refinement method, there are also downsides.


    The advantage is that its power is stronger than that of a regular Spiritual Artifact.


    The downside is that if resold, the devaluation and discount are quite severe.


    After a brief look, Lu Changsheng put away the True Yang Five Elements Sword without starting the refinement process right away.


    After all, there were more pressing matters to attend to.


    A few days later¡­


    Having dealt with urgent business, Lu Changsheng began the refinement process of the True Yang Five Elements Sword.


    Refining a Spiritual Artifact is not difficult, especially when it has no owner.


    In just half a day, Lu Changsheng had successfully refined the True Yang Five Elements Sword.


    "Go!¡±


    Stepping into the courtyard, Lu Changsheng¡¯s Mental Spirit stirred slightly, and the True Yang Five Elements Sword flew out from his hand.


    The spiritual sword, like a graceful swan or a roaming dragon, gave a light hum, bursting with the sharp energy of Geng metal, its Sword Qi crisscrossing the air.


    The next moment, the sword¡¯s sharp Geng metal energy transformed into a shockwave as powerful as tumultuous waves, with continuous azure patterns shimmering across it.


    Then the sword changed again, its blade now suffused with a fiery red heat, roiling vigorously as if a fire dragon were roaring¡­


    Xiao Xiyue, in her moon-white dress, her holy and graceful figure standing there, watched the scene unfold with surprise and amazement in her eyes.


    Although Lu Changsheng was merely toying with the True Yang Five Elements Sword and had not displayed its full might,


    Such a deft display led her to recognize that his sword technique was extraordinary.


    "Seven Luminaries Sword Scripture.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue murmured to herself.


    Previously, Lu Changsheng had told her that the Cultivation Technique he was studying was called the Seven Luminaries Sword Scripture.


    But she had not witnessed Lu Changsheng employing this technique.


    Now, she had gained some insight.


    She somewhat understood the significance of the seven luminaries.


    "Not bad, indeed this feels more suitable than the previous two spiritual swords I¡¯ve used,¡± Lu Changsheng said, looking pleased as he retracted the sword¡¯s glow.


    In such a small courtyard, despite not being able to unleash its potential and test its might,


    A simple experience was enough for him to roughly gauge the power of this spiritual sword.


    It felt even more fitting in his hands than the white flying sword of the man in red and Meng Yibai¡¯s golden flying sword.


    It allowed him to utilize his Seven Luminaries Sword Qi more effectively.


    As for the issues, this flying sword¡¯s primary power enhancement lay in the Five Elements.


    The genuine yang catalpa tree served merely as a guide, having no enhancing effect on the attributes of yin and yang.


    However, contentment is the key to happiness; to Lu Changsheng, this was already sufficient, and to spend seven thousand and nine hundred Spirit Stones was not a loss.


    "It seems Lu Lang is quite satisfied with this spiritual sword.¡±


    "Should Lu Lang require it, once Xi Yue accumulates enough Contribution Value within our Sect, I could request an Artifact Refining Master to incorporate yin and yang Spiritual Materials, reforging the sword to elevate it to a superior or even an extreme quality Spiritual Artifact. Then, with both yin and yang, and the Five Elements complete, I imagine it would suit Lu Lang even better,¡± Xiao Xiyue said softly with a smile, observing the contentment on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face.


    From Lu Changsheng¡¯s demonstration, she understood the meaning of the Seven Luminaries and also comprehended why Lu Changsheng had her bid for this spiritual sword and where it was lacking for his use.


    "Heh, if I have such a need in the future, I¡¯ll come to bother Xi Yue for it,¡± Lu Changsheng replied with a smile.


    "For now, this spiritual sword is quite enough for me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt quite convenient having Xiao Xiyue¡¯s connections. Requesting a Second Rank Master himself would be troublesome,


    But for Xiao Xiyue, a disciple of the Immortal Sects, it was something that could be resolved within Qingyun Sect.


    "Xi Yue, someone competed with you during the auction; they might bear a grudge against you. Do you want me to go and get rid of him to settle the score?¡± Lu Changsheng said, looking at Xiao Xiyue, who stood beside him, her figure ethereal and exquisite.


    It wasn¡¯t that he had become petty or vindictive.


    If it were him, he would merely return a glare with a glare.


    Unless someone truly troubled him, he wouldn¡¯t bother holding a grudge.

 Chapter 163: Marketplace Mayhem, Four Robber Cultivators Emerge! (2)

    But when it came to Xiao Xiyue, things were different.Moreover, it was for her own sake that Xiao Xiyue had bought the True Yang Five Elements Sword and earned this person¡¯s grudge, so naturally, he had to take a stance.


    "For such a trifle, Xi Yue isn¡¯t concerned at all, Lu Lang need not be like this,¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Xiao Xiyue immediately blossomed into a smile like a young girl and said.


    She was not one to fuss over minute details.


    Especially since cultivating the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique, her emotions were mostly undisturbed by external matters; such trifling issues didn¡¯t linger in her heart.


    But Lu Changsheng¡¯s words still stirred a trace of sweetness in her heart.


    "Alright,¡± sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng agreed with a smile and nodded his head.


    After chatting for a bit, the two of them changed their appearance and left, returning to their cave dwelling area with different identities.


    Now that the auction had ended, there was no need to maintain their Foundation Establishment false identities.


    Otherwise, two Foundation Establishment Cultivators with undisclosed backgrounds living in the marketplace would make the four great families uneasy and vigilant.


    Upon returning to the cave dwelling area, Lu Changsheng found it to be much more crowded.


    It turned out that someone was preparing to attempt Foundation Establishment, drawing many spectators.


    Moreover, the Red Leaf Valley Market had introduced a new policy.


    As long as certain conditions were met in the Red Leaf Market, the market would provide a dwelling for attempting Foundation Establishment.


    "To quickly increase the foot traffic in the Red Leaf Valley Market, the four great families have really put a lot of effort into it,¡±


    "But making such a move must also come with its share of risks,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said softly as he shook his head upon seeing the announcement.


    Generally, only large marketplaces and Immortal Cities provided resources for attempting Foundation Establishment.


    Red Leaf Valley only had a Second Rank Middle Grade Spirit Vein, which wasn¡¯t expansive, making it only a medium-sized marketplace.


    Just maintaining the internal Spiritual Energy of the marketplace and the operation of the Great Formation was already quite a task.


    If someone were to make a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, extensively drawing upon nature¡¯s Spiritual Energy would undoubtedly affect the operation of the Great Formation.


    If they encountered an enemy attack during this time, it could render the Great Formation unable to operate at full capacity.


    However, to develop the marketplace at its initial stage, advantages had to be extended as much as possible to attract people to settle and spend.


    Moreover, the four great families dared to implement this policy because their own families were not far from the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Should any chaos ensue, they could arrive posthaste to suppress it.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.


    At the Lu Family¡¯s Spiritual Talisman Shop, on the third floor.


    "Sister Miaoge, this step involves transitioning the flow, so you must control the Spiritual Power gently, like a trickling stream¡­¡±


    On this day, Lu Changsheng was guiding Lu Miaoge in Talisman-Making.


    In the past, he and Lu Miaoge exchanged insights on the Talisman Path, or he would give her subtle pointers.


    Now, having broken through to Foundation Establishment and considered the foremost in the Lu Family¡¯s Talisman Path, he was more inclined to show off his knowledge and directly guide her.


    After all, she was his wife-to-be.


    And by teaching and guiding her more, Lu Miaoge could also advance to Second Grade Talisman Master in the shortest time possible.


    "Come, let me guide you in drawing it once,¡±


    After the instruction, Lu Changsheng held Lu Miaoge¡¯s smooth and delicate hand, providing hands-on teaching and guiding her in drawing the Talisman.


    Thus, after half an hour, the Talisman was successfully drawn.


    "Changsheng, with your Talisman-Making Skill, it probably won¡¯t take long before you can successfully draw Second Rank Talismans and become a Second Grade Talisman Master, right?¡±


    As the Talisman was successfully drawn, Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsheng with soft, gentle eyes, brimming with beauty, and spoke.


    As a Talisman Master, through such intimate teaching, she could clearly feel how exquisite Lu Changsheng¡¯s level of Talisman-Making was.


    Even if Lu Changsheng claimed to be a Second Grade Talisman Master, she would believe it.


    Because both were Top-Level First Grade Talisman Masters, yet she felt as if she and Lu Changsheng were worlds apart.


    "I estimate it¡¯ll be another year or two,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    Regarding this matter, he had always had a clear understanding.


    He planned to reveal himself as a Second Grade Talisman Master in about a year and a half.


    Ever since he announced his advancement to the Seventh Level Energy Refinement, he had begun to exchange for Second Rank Talisman-Making materials at the Lu Family, signaling to others that he was attempting to draw Second Rank Talismans.


    "Two years,¡±


    Lu Miaoge said on hearing this, her eyes filled with joy.


    After so many years of companionship and as husband and wife, she naturally knew that if Lu Changsheng said so, it meant he was confident.


    Within two years, he would surely become a Second Grade Talisman Master.


    This filled her with immense happiness.


    As a wife, who wouldn¡¯t want her husband to be powerful and accomplished?


    A Second Grade Talisman Master might not be comparable to a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, but Foundation Establishment Cultivators would still have to show respect to a Second Grade Talisman Master.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng was only in his thirties.


    Becoming a Second Grade Talisman Master at his age indicated a boundless future on the Talisman Path.


    If he were willing to work for some major power and connect with Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, he might even obtain a Foundation Establishment Elixir and attempt Foundation Establishment himself.


    Lu Changsheng saw Lu Miaoge beaming with happiness as she looked at him.


    In her soft, water-like beautiful eyes, there was not only the affection and attachment between husband and wife, but also a maternal radiance mingled with a young girl¡¯s adoration and admiration.


    This gaze, even with a mere glance, softened one¡¯s heart and caused it to flutter.


    There¡¯s nothing more gratifying than liking the features of someone¡¯s face.


    "That¡¯s right, at most in two years, your husband will become a Second Grade Talisman Master,¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s own heart fluttered as he saw her gaze.


    He remembered how tolerant Lu Miaoge had been over the years, her gentle and intelligent nature in his presence, and her understanding demeanour.


    He felt as if having such a wife was all a man could ever wish for.


    "Sister Miaoge, you should know that I¡¯ve always concealed my Cultivation Level,¡±


    "In fact, when I previously claimed to have broken through to the Seventh Level Energy Refinement, I had actually reached the Ninth Level.¡±


    Knowing that the news of his imminent advancement to Second Grade Talisman Master made Lu Miaoge so happy,


    Lu Changsheng simply decided to share more news to make her happy.

 Chapter 164: Marketplace Mayhem, Four Robber Cultivators Emerge! (3)

    After all, when they had used dual cultivation to save Lu Miaoge, she had found out that he was at the Energy Refinement Late Stage.It¡¯s just that he didn¡¯t mention it, and Lu Miaoge never asked about it.


    Now that he had made a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, it was not a big deal to reveal a little about his cultivation level.


    "Ninth Level Energy Refinement!¡±


    "Changsheng, you¡¯ve broken through to the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge indeed couldn¡¯t hide her immense surprise, her beautiful eyes rippling softly with happiness for him.


    In the Cultivation World, breaking through to the Energy Refinement Late Stage before the age of forty meant there was hope for Foundation Establishment.


    Now that Lu Changsheng had broken through to the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement at the age of thirty-three, it was not at all an overstatement to call him a genius.


    Across all of Qingzhu Mountain, there were only a few people who could achieve the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement at such an age.


    Although she didn¡¯t understand how Lu Changsheng, with a Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, had achieved such a cultivation level in just over a decade, she did not ask further.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng had his own secrets.


    "Of course, when have I ever deceived you?¡±


    Observing her reaction, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile and spoke accordingly.


    However, deep down he felt guilty for deceiving her again regarding his cultivation level.


    "I always knew you were extraordinary, Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Miaoge, with her clear and gentle demeanor, said with a heart full of joy, ¡°Why did you suddenly bring this up today?¡±


    She had long known that Lu Changsheng was at the Energy Refinement Late Stage, but she did not know the specifics of his cultivation level.


    "Because I know Sister Miaoge, you¡¯ve always wanted me to diligently pursue cultivation and aim for Foundation Establishment in the future.¡±


    "Seeing you so happy about the Second Grade Talisman Master, I didn¡¯t want to hide, and I wanted to make you happier.¡±


    Lu Changsheng hugged Lu Miaoge, resting his chin lightly on her silky hair, and spoke the honest truth.


    "Mhm, I¡¯m very happy.¡±


    "I believe, Changsheng, that you will definitely become a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator in the future.¡±


    Lu Miaoge nestled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, her heart sweet and her eyes brimming with affection as she spoke softly.


    Having spent so many years together, she was naturally aware that Lu Changsheng had many secrets.


    Whether it was from the time he saved her, his current Ninth Level Energy Refinement, or the previous involvement with the Three Suns Elixir, among others.


    Outsiders might not be able to figure it out, but as his closest companion, she could sense some of it.


    The fact that Lu Changsheng was willing to reveal some to her also made her very happy.


    "It¡¯s not just me, it¡¯s us.¡±


    "In the future, we will both achieve Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said warmly.


    He had not only the Foundation Establishment Elixir but also four Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects.


    He had not sold these Spiritual Objects; they were reserved for Lu Miaoge.


    With these conditions, he did not believe that Lu Miaoge would fail to succeed in Foundation Establishment.


    If she still failed, he would forcibly help Lu Miaoge condense her Dao Foundation using the dual cultivation Secret Technique from the Yin Yang Harmony Technique.


    Even though it would only be a fractured Foundation Base, it could still be slowly repaired into a flawless Foundation Base using the Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base afterward.


    "Mhm.¡±


    Lu Miaoge softly replied, nestling in Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace, her tender and affection-filled eyes displaying a longing for what was to come.


    She looked forward to that day truly coming.


    But family members know their own difficulties.


    She was very aware that without a Foundation Establishment Elixir, relying solely on a few Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects, her chances of achieving Foundation Establishment were at best two or three in ten.


    The two of them just embraced each other quietly.


    Before long, Lu Miaoge¡¯s delicate body trembled slightly, her limbs felt soft, her cheeks blushed faintly, and her slender neck tilted back slightly.


    "Mm~ Is this¡­someone is making a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Miaoge looked out the window and saw that in the dwelling area of Red Leaf Valley, a vortex of Spiritual Energy was slowly gathering, and she gently stopped Lu Changsheng¡¯s playful actions inside his robe.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng also stopped and looked toward the window.


    He immediately saw a vortex of Spiritual Energy several meters across steadily growing larger in the distance.


    This step indicated that the person had already passed the three tests of Foundation Establishment and was starting to condense Spiritual Liquid, preparing to lift up their Dao Foundation.


    "He must be the Cultivator who bought the ¡®Earth Fire Spiritual Liquid¡¯.¡±


    "It seems he has already crossed the three tests of Foundation Establishment and is now at the critical stage of Foundation Establishment,¡± Lu Changsheng said out loud.


    "I heard he only has the ¡®Earth Fire Spiritual Liquid¡¯ as a Foundation Establishment Spirit Object, it¡¯s uncertain whether he¡¯ll be successful or not,¡± Lu Miaoge murmured, her rosy cheeks tinged with a touch of sentimentality.


    She wasn¡¯t worried about the other party.


    She was seeing her own future path.


    After all, for most Cultivators without a Foundation Establishment Elixir, attempting Foundation Establishment meant staking their lives.


    Gambling on that ten to twenty percent chance.


    The Lu Family would produce Foundation Establishment hopefuls every few generations.


    But until the Lu Family Ancestor was near the end of his life and Lu Yuanzhong managed to achieve Foundation Establishment, it was known how difficult this life-risking chance was.


    Furthermore, Lu Yuanzhong managed to break through only because Lu Yuanshan had obtained the ingredients for a Foundation Establishment Elixir in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, partnered with others for Alchemy, and successfully used the Elixir to make the breakthrough.


    "It¡¯s hard to say, after all, the hardest part of Foundation Establishment is this step where eighty percent fail,¡± Lu Changsheng said while playfully touching the plump and smooth snow-white skin. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He had respect for someone who, without a Foundation Establishment Elixir and only ten to twenty percent chance, dared to gamble in such a way.


    After all, these people who were willing to give it everything typically had good foundations.


    Not only were their Spiritual Roots good, but they were also relatively young, only in their forties or fifties.


    In that situation, they dared to forsake everything, risking their lives for that slim chance at Foundation Establishment.


    "Sister Miaoge, it¡¯s getting late.¡±


    After watching for a while, Lu Changsheng lost interest and said warmly to the beauty in front of him.


    After all, foundation-building phenomena weren¡¯t as compelling as the lovely person before his eyes.


    Moreover, such an event as Foundation Establishment wouldn¡¯t yield results in just a moment or two; it required sustained time.


    "Mm~¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsheng, who was acting childishly, and cooed, rolling her eyes at him with a playful scowl.

 Chapter 165: Marketplace Mayhem, Four Robber Cultivators Emerge! (4)

    But being entangled by Lu Changsheng like this, she felt an indescribable sense of fulfillment pounding in her heart.At this moment, around the cave-dwelling area, numerous cultivators were watching the vortex of nature¡¯s spiritual energy in the sky.


    In large marketplaces and Immortal Cities, there are usually one or two people who attempt Foundation Establishment every year, so it¡¯s nothing out of the ordinary for everyone.


    But in Red Leaf Valley Market, Foundation Establishment is a rare event. Since it was the first time, naturally many people came to watch.


    Some also wanted to see if this person could succeed in their attempt.


    If they did succeed, then to congratulate them and become acquainted could be beneficial; perhaps in a good mood, the successful cultivator might even bestow some rewards on them.


    "The condensation of the gel has already begun, in another three days, it will be a good time to take action,¡± someone said.


    Within the crowd, a tall and burly middle-aged man and a slender woman in a blue robe glanced at each other, nodded slightly, and then walked away.


    ¡­


    Three days later.


    That night.


    After the hustle and bustle of the daytime, the Red Leaf Valley Market fell into peace during the late hours.


    Apart from the Law Enforcement Cultivators patrolling the airspace above the streets, only a few shops and inns still had their lights on.


    After all, cultivators need to rest too.


    Most cultivators would sleep at night, or meditate and practice cultivation.


    "Creak¡ª¡±


    Inside an inn, three figures wearing grey vestment robes and bamboo hats walked out of their room.


    They looked at each other and nodded, then quickly made their way to the first floor.


    "Where are the spirit stones of the shop?¡± the lead burly man asked the shopkeeper, who was keeping vigil at the counter, in a deep voice.


    "Spirit stones, what spirit stones?¡± the shopkeeper asked, baffled and slow to react.


    But the next moment, a White Bone Crossbow Bolt, accompanied by a terrifying aura, locked onto him. He jolted in shock, as a chilling fear ran down his spine, instantly realizing what was happening.


    Robber Cultivator!


    The man before his eyes was a Robber Cultivator, a Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivator!


    "Senior, all the spirit stones are here, they¡¯re all here,¡± said the shopkeeper, his legs trembling uncontrollably as he quickly took out a Storage Bag, his face rigidly smiling as he begged for mercy.


    Knowing the other party was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and still dared to rob so boldly, he didn¡¯t dare to resist even the slightest bit.


    He understood that the slightest dissatisfaction could cost him his life.


    "Is there more?¡± the burly man asked hoarsely after scanning the Storage Bag.


    Choosing to start from this inn was also the result of careful observation and planning; this inn did very good business.


    "Senior, our inn settles accounts with spirit stones weekly, and the owner comes every week to clear the accounts. All the spirit stones are indeed here,¡± explained the shopkeeper with a mournful face.


    After speaking, somewhat painfully, he pulled out his own Storage Bag and said, ¡°Senior, these are my own savings. If the senior fancies them, please take them, I only ask that¡ª¡±


    But before he could finish, a small White Bone Arrow shot out.


    "Pfft!¡±


    "Hehehe¡ª¡±


    The arrow pierced through the shopkeeper¡¯s head, making his eyes bulge with indignation as he died, unable to utter the words he wanted to say.


    He then fell to the ground with a ¡®thump,¡¯ his body rapidly drained of blood by the White Bone Arrow, leaving a dried-up corpse.


    "The agreed-upon time is almost upon us. You go first to interfere with the Great Formation; I¡¯ll handle matters here,¡± the burly man said to the grey-robed female cultivator and the young man in grey beside him.


    "Dad, be careful,¡± the grey-robed young man said with concern.


    "Stop dawdling,¡± the burly man replied impatiently, waving his hand dismissively.


    Thereupon, the grey-robed woman quickly left, pulling the young man with her.


    "Green Wolf,¡± the burly man patted his Spiritual Pet Bag.


    A Green Wolf, one zhang tall, with dark green fur, gloomy eyes, and ferocious fangs, appeared at his side.


    After the Green Wolf appeared, it opened its huge mouth and devoured the shopkeeper¡¯s dried-up corpse.


    It then went to the entrance of the inn, its eyes gleaming with a predatory light.


    The burly man then took out a child-sized black gourd.


    "Go!¡± he commanded, unsealing the gourd with hand seals.


    Black flames, like Fire Serpents, rolled out of the mouth of the gourd.


    Instantly, the inn was engulfed in flames, with thick black smoke billowing towards the sky.


    Amidst the roaring black flames and the spreading smoke, cries of pain and screams began to rise from within the inn.


    "What¡¯s going on here?¡±


    "It¡¯s on fire!¡±


    "No, this isn¡¯t just a fire, this is evil flames with poison fire!¡±


    Some cultivators inside the inn, realizing the danger, immediately fled through windows or by flying on artifacts.


    But the burly man, along with a Green Giant Wolf, holding the black gourd in one hand and a White Bone Crossbow Bolt in the other, lay in ambush outside the inn.


    Anyone who escaped from the inn was immediately targeted by him; a White Bone Arrow shot out swiftly, killing the person and snatching their Storage Bag with practiced ease.


    "Audacious Robber Cultivator, daring to cause chaos in the marketplace!¡±


    Soon, the Red Leaf Valley Market¡¯s patrol Enforcement Team, upon noticing the situation and the rising black smoke, quickly arrived on the scene.


    "Pfft!¡±


    However, the burly man showed no fear facing this group of Law Enforcement Cultivators.


    A White Bone Crossbow Bolt was released from his hand, instantly killing a Law Cultivator who was at the Energy Refinement Late Stage.


    "Not good! It¡¯s a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!¡±


    "Quick, notify the ancestor!¡± the other Law Enforcement Cultivators exclaimed in shock as they took out their Transmission Jade Tokens.


    At the same time, they activated a formation artifact, hoping to harness the power of the Marketplace¡¯s Great Formation to resist the burly man.


    But the burly man was prepared.


    His expression was calm and indifferent beneath his bamboo hat as he performed hand seals, causing grey light pillars to surge from the ground.


    They caused the black smoke, still billowing from the burning inn, to rapidly roll towards the Law Enforcement Cultivators, like dark clouds descending.


    To prevent escapees or reinforcements, he had laid a trap ahead of time. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As the black smoke enveloped the Law Enforcement Cultivators, they felt the fire poison spreading through their bodies, stiffening their movements and slowing down their spiritual power.

 Chapter 166: Marketplace Mayhem, Four Robber Cultivators Emerge! (5)

    ¡°`"Pu pu pu¡ª¡±


    The next moment, a continual barrage of white bone crossbow bolts shot out, turning into beams of soul-snatching streaks of deadly light that quickly annihilated several people.


    "Roar!¡±


    A Green Wolf roared beside them, devouring a few corpses.


    "Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Seeing that the cleanup on this side was almost done, the burly man adjusted the straw hat on his head and quickly charged towards a Magical Artifact Shop.


    He had been preparing for this robbery for nearly half a month.


    He had naturally scoped out the place in the Marketplace to maximize his gains as much as possible.


    Just as the burly man used a black gourd to break through the Shop¡¯s Formation with black flames and plunder it bare, he sensed a Foundation Establishment aura rushing towards this area.


    "They¡¯re finally here.¡±


    His eyes narrowed slightly, and he took out a Transmission Talisman and crushed it.


    "How dare you, Robber Cultivator, to create such chaos in our Red Leaf Valley Market!¡±


    A roar of anger echoed in the night sky.


    Before the man arrived, a fiery crimson wheel surged towards them.


    "Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª¡±


    The golden wheel spun rapidly in the air, resembling a blazing sun, bursting with scorching heat, its might overwhelming.


    "Swoosh¡ª¡±


    Upon seeing this, the burly man¡¯s white bone crossbow bolt was swathed in strands of dark, dense blood, and a blood-veined white bone arrow suddenly shot out.


    "Clang¡ª¡±


    The white bone arrow collided with the fiery crimson wheel mid-air, producing a deafening metallic clang.


    Subsequently, two currents of Mana surged, stirring up waves of air currents in the night sky.


    "Hm, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!?¡±


    Yu Yuanshan looked at the burly man, his pupils contracted, showing a grave expression.


    But when he saw the smoky ruin of the Magical Artifact Shop, his eyes immediately blazed with fury.


    This shop was, in fact, owned by his Yu Family.


    There were Magic Artifacts inside worth nearly ten thousand Spirit Stones.


    Now that the shop had been plundered to emptiness, it was akin to losing nearly ten thousand Spirit Stones.


    This amount of Spirit Stones was a considerable sum for their Yu Family.


    "Dare to plunder in our Red Leaf Valley Market, die!¡±


    He bellowed angrily, as another Ice Blue Crescent Wheel appeared around him.


    The crescent wheel spun, emitting a bone-chilling coldness that lowered the surrounding air temperature by several degrees, and suddenly slashed towards the burly man.


    Meanwhile, he produced an Array Plate in his hand, manipulating it to utilize the power of the Marketplace¡¯s Great Formation to suppress the intruder.


    But the next moment.


    "Boom! Boom! Booming¡ª¡±


    Countless flashes of lightning struck the Red Leaf Valley Market¡¯s Green Water Cloud Formation.


    The Formation flickered, with spiritual light converging and lightning snakes wildly dancing in the night, accompanied by dull thunderous explosions that sounded one after another.


    At this moment, the calmness inside the Market was completely shattered, and turmoil erupted.


    Many hidden Robber Cultivators, as if they had received a signal, directly rushed into various shops and businesses with their Magic Artifacts, slaughtering their way in.


    "What is this!?¡±


    Yu Yuanshan¡¯s complexion changed drastically at the sight of this.


    He was unafraid of his opponent in the Market because of the Green Water Cloud Great Formation.


    With the boost from this Great Formation, and the power of the Formation aiding him, he was confident he could kill Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Cultivators.


    Even against Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators, he would manage to delay until reinforcements arrived.


    However, seeing this situation, he immediately realized that those who dared to plunder the Market so brazenly must have come prepared.


    "Fellow Daoist, I don¡¯t care who you are, if you¡¯re willing to withdraw now, I am willing to let bygones be bygones and let the matter rest,¡±


    Yu Yuanshan said to the burly man, suppressing the rage in his heart.


    At present, because someone in the Red Leaf Valley Market was undergoing Foundation Establishment, the internal circulation of Spiritual Energy was insufficient, and the Great Formation couldn¡¯t operate at full strength.


    Now that the Formation was being bombarded and shaken like this, he realized that there was another Foundation Establishment Cultivator on the attacker¡¯s side.


    Even with two Foundation Establishment Cultivators, he could rely on the Formation to barely delay until support arrived.


    But if the commotion continued, the entire Marketplace would descend into chaos.


    If the Marketplace fell into chaos, all the effort and management of their four big Families over the years would be ruined.


    "Leave now?¡±


    The burly man laughed at Yu Yuanshan¡¯s words, appearing to have heard some joke.


    He looked at Yu Yuanshan with a hoarse voice and said, ¡°How about this, as long as you do not interfere with me, I¡¯ll try not to plunder your Yu Family¡¯s shops.¡±


    "Give me half an hour at most, and I will leave immediately. How about that?¡±


    The burly man said.


    He knew he had to leave after a quick plunder.


    Otherwise, once the four big Families of Red Leaf Valley Market received the message and came to support, even he would struggle to fend them off.


    "Fellow Daoist, are you joking? If you leave now, there¡¯s still time,¡±


    Yu Yuanshan said darkly.


    In the Red Leaf Valley Market, besides their four big Families, there were also many other Foundation Establishment Families that had settled in.


    If he allowed the robber to plunder, they would be held accountable for compensation later on. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Especially since he, Yu Yuanshan, was stationed in the Red Leaf Valley Market, his inability to prevent the incident would be inexcusable and he would struggle to explain himself.


    "Since we can¡¯t reach an agreement, let¡¯s have a fight and see what you¡¯ve got.¡±


    The burly man formed hand seals, causing the black gourd to float above his head while the white bone crossbow turned into a reddish Spiritual Artifact longsword.


    ¡­


    "What¡¯s going on!?¡±


    "My God, someone is attacking the Market!¡±


    "This is bad, Robber Cultivators!¡±


    "Robber Cultivators have breached the Market!¡±


    As the Heavenly Cloud and Water Formation of the Market shook, countless people woke up from their sleep or meditation and looked outside.


    Watching the roiling black smoke in the night sky that looked like dark clouds descending upon a city, with the Green Water Cloud Formation flashing irregularly and rumbling continuously, trembling non-stop, a wave of panic began to spread from within the Market.


    Additionally, many Loose Cultivators seeing this situation couldn¡¯t help but feel greed, wanting to take advantage of the chaos for profit.


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 Chapter 167: Marketplace Mayhem, Four Robber Cultivators Emerge! (6)

    After all, the Cultivation World is a place where the strong prey on the weak, utterly unregulated.In the marketplace, rules are adhered to because Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators are in charge, supported by Law Enforcement Cultivators.


    Now that Robber Cultivators are attacking the marketplace, chaos reigns, order collapses, and under the temptation of immense profits, anyone could turn into a Robber Cultivator!


    "Brothers, what are you waiting for, loot!¡±


    Inside a certain inn, a Loose Cultivator saw the situation and immediately shouted, trying to incite more people to join the action.


    "Lan¡¯er, you stay at home and take care of the children, I¡¯ll be right back.¡±


    "Husband, don¡¯t go, please don¡¯t!¡±


    "Fortune comes with risk, this may be my only chance in life, I can¡¯t give it up. Just stay safe at home, I¡¯ll be back soon.¡±


    In a small courtyard, a tall man with a Magical Sword in hand, said to his wife.


    "This old fool has lived a life of timidity, for the sake of our descendants, it¡¯s worth a gamble!¡±


    Within a narrow and simple dwelling, an old man with a face showing age and hair as white as frost, looking up at the sky, gritted his teeth.


    He then took out a somewhat damaged Flying Sword and left the house.


    For Loose Cultivators, the chaos in the marketplace is dangerous, but also an opportunity.


    Dependent on stable jobs, they can never earn many Spirit Stones in their lifetime.


    But if they can take advantage of the confusion to seize some Elixir Medicines, Magic Artifacts, or heavenly and earthly treasures, they could save countless years of effort.


    In a moment, the entire marketplace was filled with the sounds of combat, cries for help, and weeping, all intermingling.


    ¡­


    The Lu Family compound.


    "Robber Cultivators are attacking the marketplace?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking out the window at the distant commotion.


    At the moment Yu Yuanshan took action and the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators clashed, he had sensed the disturbance and woken from his sleep.


    Now he heard the Great Formation of Red Leaf Valley rumbling loudly.


    Under the roaring thunder and erratic flashes of ominous, sinister purple light, he was nearly certain that Robber Cultivators were attacking the marketplace. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    And they were striking from both inside and outside the marketplace.


    Otherwise, such a commotion would have been impossible.


    "Just when someone is attempting Foundation Establishment in the marketplace and the Great Formation can¡¯t be fully powered, Robber Cultivators come¡­ Clearly, they came prepared,¡± Lu Changsheng murmured calmly to himself.


    He had previously sensed that allowing someone to undergo Foundation Establishment in the Red Leaf Valley Market would increase risks.


    But he hadn¡¯t expected such an incident to happen so soon and with such ferocity.


    "Changsheng.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miaoge also woke up due to the noise and looked out the window, noticing the abnormal state of the Green Water Cloud Formation, her face showing shock.


    "It seems Robber Cultivators are attacking the marketplace to loot.¡±


    Lu Changsheng turned back and said to Lu Miaoge.


    "Robber Cultivators raiding the marketplace!?¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Miaoge was immediately startled.


    Such incidents have occurred in the Cultivation World before.


    There have even been Robber Cultivators who secretly wiped out some Cultivation Families.


    However, these events were rare and very uncommon.


    She hadn¡¯t expected that the Red Leaf Valley Market would encounter such an ordeal now.


    "Our shop might also be getting looted right now; I¡¯ll go have a look.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Lu Miaoge.


    He could tell that the Robber Cultivators were mainly targeting the commercial district.


    They wouldn¡¯t come to the residential area.


    After all, the residential area where the Lu Family compound was located was considered a more central part of Red Leaf Valley Market.


    People who lived there were not ordinary in terms of status, identity, and strength.


    It would be more trouble than it was worth to come here, so looting shops and stores was a quicker way to gain money.


    "I¡¯ll go with you.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said immediately.


    "Stay here in the compound, I have plenty of Talismans with me, and I¡¯ll be fine,¡± Lu Changsheng told Lu Miaoge.


    He planned to check not only the shop but also to see exactly what was happening in the marketplace.


    After all, the Red Leaf Valley Market belonged to the four major Families and he had both a shop and a cave dwelling there.


    If this chaos continued, the entire marketplace might suffer a crippling blow, taking a decade or more to recover.


    "Uncle Yuan Ling is watching over the compound, Changsheng, I¡¯ll go with you,¡± Lu Miaoge continued, her beautiful face showing determination.


    The current situation was extremely chaotic and she truly didn¡¯t feel comfortable letting Lu Changsheng go alone to investigate.


    After all, if Robber Cultivators dared to raid the marketplace, there must be Foundation Establishment Cultivators leading them.


    Otherwise, the commotion wouldn¡¯t be as big.


    "Alright, let¡¯s go together then,¡± Lu Changsheng, seeing his wife¡¯s firm expression, smiled and nodded his head.


    Knowing that Lu Miaoge was also stubborn despite appearing tender, and seeing her looking so determined, he found it difficult to refuse.


    Immediately, they both left the courtyard.


    At this time, other members of the Lu Family also began to leave their houses.


    "Changsheng, Miaoge.¡±


    "Second Elder, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, they all called out.


    "Second Elder, with Robber Cultivators raiding the marketplace, Miaoge and I will go check our shop,¡± Lu Changsheng said to one of them.


    This Lu Family Second Elder was no longer the same as the one from the Nine Dragons Market.


    He was a newly-promoted elder from last year, named Lu Yuanling.


    He was currently in charge of the Red Leaf Valley Marketplace for the Lu Family.


    "Okay, Changsheng, Miaoge, be careful,¡± Lu Yuanling said after a moment¡¯s thought, nodding his head.


    He knew that Lu Changsheng had broken through to the Seventh Level Energy Refinement and Lu Miaoge possessed Ninth Level Energy Refinement strength. As Talisman Masters with Talismans at their sides, they shouldn¡¯t run into much trouble.


    "Yuan Qing, Miaofeng, Miaoyu, the rest of you follow me¡­¡±


    He looked at several other Lu Family disciples and Executors, issuing orders.


    With the marketplace in upheaval and the looting by Robber Cultivators, they needed to ensure the shops were secure and try to stabilize the situation as much as possible.


    After all, the Lu Family still had the most invested in the marketplace and would suffer significant losses if the chaos continued.


    "Understood!¡±


    The others nodded and left the compound, rushing towards the commercial district.

 Chapter 168: Making a Move, Slain with One Sword!

    ¡°`plaintext"Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    Endless thunderous sounds bombarded the Great Formation of Red Leaf Valley Market, making the entire marketplace flicker between light and darkness, eerily uncertain.


    And the original thin mist that enveloped the marketplace now rapidly thickened at this moment, as a powerful surge of spiritual power fluctuated throughout.


    It turned the entire formation into the color of the sky-blue jade bowl with layers of water patterns flowing on it, enveloping the market.


    Now that the Robber Cultivators were attacking the market, the four major families were unsure of the situation, whether there were more Robber Cultivators outside planning to attack the marketplace.


    Thus, faced with this situation, it was natural to fully activate the Great Formation and seal off the marketplace.


    To prevent Robber Cultivators from killing their way into the marketplace, to prevent those within from escaping, and to restrain the Loose Cultivators from causing chaos while waiting for support from the four major families to arrive.


    "Boom boom boom!¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge quickly arrived at the Lu Family Spiritual Talisman Shop.


    They immediately saw four cultivators unleashing techniques against the Lu Family Spiritual Talisman Shop, bombarding it furiously.


    These groups of Robber Cultivators, raiding the marketplace, naturally picked the better shops to plunder first.


    And the Lu Family¡¯s Spiritual Talisman Shop in the entire marketplace was also one of the better shops, which is why it was the first to be targetted by the Robber Cultivators.


    "Fellow Daoist, if this is your family¡¯s shop, we will take our leave now.¡±


    "If it¡¯s not your family¡¯s shop, please do not meddle.¡±


    The four Robber Cultivators bombarding the shop¡¯s formation saw Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge rush over and immediately showed caution in their eyes.


    From their clothing, demeanor, and temperament, they could tell that Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge were no ordinary Robber Cultivators or Loose Cultivators.


    Seeing the two people hurry to this place, they guessed that it was very likely that they were the shopowners.


    Therefore, they were unwilling to engage in conflict.


    After all, with the market in chaos, their goal was to profit as quickly as possible.


    There was no need for pointless strife.


    "Clang!¡±


    Without a word, Lu Changsheng slapped his Storage Bag, and the Green-Face Sword was unsheathed.


    He had mostly sold the unused Flying Swords and Magical Artifacts he had on him.


    Only the Green-Face Sword the Fourth Elder had given him remained.


    Now that Lu Miaoge was by his side, it was inconvenient to show off the Spiritual Artifact, so he used this Magical Sword instead. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, to kill these Robber Cultivators, a Magical Sword was already enough.


    "Swoosh¡ª¡ª¡±


    The Flying Sword unsheathed, its green-gold light circling, the blade unveiled striking brilliance, strands of Sword Qi spat out, like a divine rainbow directly lunging at the four people.


    All four were attacking his shop; how could he waste time talking with them?


    "Not good!¡±


    "Watch out!¡±


    Seeing the Flying Sword coming toward them, the four hastily stimulated their Protective Auras and wielded their Magic Artifacts.


    But even the most advanced among them was only at the Eighth Level Energy Refinement Stage.


    Faced with the extremely sharp Green-Face Sword, with explosive Sword Qi, slashing at them, they had no time to defend and couldn¡¯t stop it.


    "Thunk thunk thunk¡ª¡ª¡±


    The Protective Auras around the four were instantly pierced by the cold Sword Qi, followed by their heads being severed by the blade¡¯s light.


    With one move, one at the Energy Refinement Late Stage, three at the Middle Stage, all died.


    "Changsheng.¡±


    Seeing this scene, Lu Miaoge¡¯s eyes revealed shock and surprise.


    She was surprised not only by Lu Changsheng¡¯s strength.


    But also by his decisiveness and ruthlessness in killing.


    After so many years of living together, in her eyes, Lu Changsheng had always been a gentle and refined man, handling matters as gently as a breeze or drizzling rain.


    He never argued or fought with others, much less engage in combat or killing.


    So at this moment, seeing Lu Changsheng decisively act against the four Robber Cultivators without mercy and instantly slaying them, she was utterly astonished.


    It was as if she had seen another side of her husband.


    "These people wanted to profit from the chaos, so they should be ready for this.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a light laugh, said casually, and sheathed the Green-Face Sword.


    In this situation, he didn¡¯t bother to hide anything in front of Lu Miaoge.


    Or rather, in terms of acting decisively, he had not really hidden it.


    It¡¯s just that his disposition was inherently easygoing and gentle, and when dealing with family, he would not show any killer instinct.


    "I know, it¡¯s just the first time I¡¯ve seen you act so decisively, Changsheng, which is why I was surprised.¡±


    Lu Miaoge pursed her lips, her eyes full of softness, and spoke gently.


    She did not mind Lu Changsheng killing people.


    In her eyes, this was not something evil or bad.


    In the ruthless Cultivation World, if you don¡¯t kill, others will kill you.


    Whether it¡¯s an individual or a family, once you step on the path of cultivation, you cannot escape killing.


    Just like the time when the Lu Family and the Chen Family battled, when the Lu Family and the Bai Family went to war with many of the Ping¡¯an Family¡¯s children, it was a way to let their own children experience a baptism of blood to understand the cruelty of the Cultivation World.


    "Mistress!¡±


    At this time, from inside the Spiritual Talisman Shop, two young women hurried out, their souls still unsettled as they called out to Lu Miaoge, Lu Changsheng.


    They were apprentices at the Spiritual Talisman Shop.


    They lived there on regular days.


    The recent events had scared them quite a bit.


    "Xiao Yun, Xiao Shui, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said with a gentle face, looking at the two.


    "Sister Miaoge, you stay here, I¡¯m going to check on the ¡®Peace Talisman Hall.¡¯¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Lu Miaoge.


    Given the Spiritual Talisman Shop was targeted, he estimated his Talisman Shop suffered the same fate.


    Moreover, with Lu Miaoge by his side, he couldn¡¯t exhibit his full strength, and his actions were somewhat hindered.


    "Okay, Changsheng, be careful.¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded.


    She didn¡¯t say she wanted to accompany Lu Changsheng any longer.


    Her insistence on being with Lu Changsheng before was due to her lack of confidence in him.


    Worried that, despite his cultivation level, he was not adept at combat.


    But having now witnessed Lu Changsheng¡¯s strength and decisiveness, her worries dissipated.


    Knowing that Lu Changsheng was even better than her in combat and killing.


    "Sister Miaoge, rest assured, I have Talismans with me, nothing will happen.¡±


    "You also be careful, and send me a message immediately if anything happens.¡±


    ¡°`

 Chapter 169: Making a Move, Slain with One Sword! (2)

    Lu Changsheng nodded his head.Red Leaf Valley Market was not very big.


    In case of any emergencies, he could rush over quickly.


    Thus, he wasn¡¯t worried that Lu Miaoge would encounter any accidents.


    Moreover, with Lu Miaoge¡¯s Ninth Level Energy Refinement cultivation level and talismans by her side, as long as she didn¡¯t run into any Foundation Establishment Cultivators, she would be fine.


    "Okay,¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded lightly.


    Then, she led two apprentices into the Spiritual Talisman Shop, fully activating the shop¡¯s formations to prevent any robber cultivators from coming again.


    Lu Changsheng, holding the Green-Face Sword, steered his flying artifact towards the ¡®Peace Talisman Hall.¡¯¡±


    "Hahaha, rob everything now while you can!¡±


    "Once the chaos is subdued, there will be no more chances!¡±


    "Hahaha, exhilarating! With these elixir medicines, I can break through to the Energy Refinement Late Stage.¡±


    On the streets, several robber cultivators were attacking a shop.


    After blasting open the shop¡¯s formation, they went in and plundered everything.


    "Puff puff puff¡ª¡±


    Seeing this situation, Lu Changsheng stepped forward and struck without any mercy, slashing to kill the offenders.


    Robber cultivators deserved death!


    In face of such, he naturally would not show mercy.


    "These ill-gotten gains will be considered robbing the wicked to aid the poor,¡±


    After burning the bodies of the several people, Lu Changsheng picked up the storage bags, thinking to himself.


    "Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    Just then, a surge of mana power fluctuations swept across the area from ahead.


    The nearby loft that was engulfed in flames could no longer bear the burden and collapsed with a crash into ruins.


    Lu Changsheng looked up.


    He saw the Patriarch of the Yu Family up in the sky, wielding a red-yellow disk and an Ice Blue Crescent Wheel, clashing with a robust man wearing a bamboo hat and holding a red long knife.


    Each collision of their magic artifacts caused a fearsome might.


    "This Patriarch of the Yu Family seems pretty weak,¡±


    Lu Changsheng frowned slightly as he watched the robust man and the Patriarch of the Yu Family fight.


    He noted that the Patriarch of the Yu Family¡¯s strength seemed no different from that of the former Lu Family Ancestor and Ancestor Chen. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Compared to the red-robed youth and Meng Yibai, he was much weaker.


    "Well, that¡¯s to be expected. Qingzhu Mountain, Hundred Birds Lake, Wugong Ridge, and even Bi Lake Mountain ¨C these families are all minor ones.¡±


    "Not only is their foundation limited, their ancestors spend most of their time after the Foundation Establishment in the family, rarely venturing out for experience, so their strength is naturally ordinary.¡±


    "It¡¯s impossible for them to compare with robber cultivators that dare to plunder the marketplace, let alone the red-robed youth and Meng Yibai from before,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought internally.


    This robust man who dared to rob the marketplace naturally had some strength and methods.


    As for the red-robed youth and Meng Yibai,


    He had reaped spoils of war valued at more than one hundred thousand spirit stones from the red-robed youth,


    Among which there was even a Peripheral Sect Level cultivation method.


    From this, one could see that this person was not simple.


    One should know that the four big families, with hundreds of years of inheritance, had at most High Grade Cultivation Techniques and Exquisite Level Cultivation Methods.


    From this, one could see the disparity between them.


    As for Meng Yibai, there was no need to say more.


    Not only was he an elite disciple of Qingyun Sect, but he also had a False Core elder, so naturally, his strength was among the best.


    "However, looking at this robber cultivator, he seems to still have some strength to spare,¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows furrowed as he watched the grey-robed robber cultivator who kept clashing with the Patriarch of the Yu Family.


    He felt that the other party was dealing with the Patriarch of the Yu Family¡¯s attacks quite comfortably, as if he had plenty of room to maneuver.


    "This robber cultivator is just trying to delay the Patriarch of the Yu Family,¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly.


    He glanced again at the marketplace¡¯s ¡®Green Water Cloud Formation¡¯ that was flickering in the sky above.


    At that moment, the formation was already fully operational.


    But under the constant interference of endless lightning, it could only defend and seal off the marketplace, making it difficult to suppress the enemy.


    "Indeed, these robber cultivators came prepared, and there are quite a few accomplices,¡±


    "What he wants to do is to keep the Patriarch of the Yu Family occupied while his accomplices take the opportunity to plunder the marketplace,¡±


    "So, he doesn¡¯t want to push the Patriarch of the Yu Family into a corner,¡±


    "After all, although the marketplace¡¯s Green Water Cloud Formation is interfered with and affected, it¡¯s not broken.¡±


    "If the Patriarch of the Yu Family gets desperate and abandons the marketplace¡¯s seal, letting the formation fully enhance his own body to attack and subdue the enemy, this person will also have a tough time handling it¡ªhe might not die but would surely be skinned,¡±


    Lu Changsheng stroked his chin and roughly understood the situation.


    The marketplace¡¯s ¡®Green Water Cloud Formation¡¯ was indeed being interfered with from multiple angles.


    But it was not useless.


    It¡¯s just that by using its full force to seal the marketplace, it was no longer available for subduing enemies.


    If the Patriarch of the Yu Family abandoned the formation¡¯s sealing and was willing to pay some price, he could still control the formation to kill enemies.


    But doing that would not only result in his own loss.


    The marketplace would descend into complete chaos as well.


    After all, no one was clear about the situation of the robber cultivators inside and outside the marketplace.


    Currently, there were many loose cultivators who, seeing the marketplace sealed by the formation, did not dare to take the risk and become robber cultivators.


    If there was no longer a formation seal, then all restraints would be lifted.


    "However, continuing like this is not the solution,¡±


    "This Patriarch of the Yu Family is too useless; he clearly cannot take down this robber cultivator, he can only delay and wait for reinforcements to arrive,¡±


    "But it will take at least an hour for help from nearby Qingzhu Mountain to arrive,¡±


    "In an hour, this marketplace will have been completely plundered, with not only heavy losses incurred but also the number of people coming here will surely plummet,¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched as the marketplace gradually erupted into flames, with the sounds of spells exploding and clashing coming from afar, his brows slightly furrowed.


    He knew that if this continued, not only would the marketplace be robbed, but many would die as well.


    "Forget it, I might as well take action,¡±


    "After all, it¡¯s considered my marketplace, and I¡¯ll need to stay here for a long time,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, ready to disguise himself and step in to end the chaos.


    Just at that moment, the Sensing Talisman in his storage bag lit up.


    It was Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Sensing Talisman.

 Chapter 170: Making a Move, Slain with One Sword! (3)

    He immediately channeled mana into the jade talisman.Thus, the other party could sense his position.


    "Changsheng!¡±


    Before long, a woman veiled in light gauze, dressed in a blue dress, and maneuvering a flying artifact, came and transmitted her voice to him.


    "Xi Yue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the woman.


    He knew the person who came was Xiao Xiyue.


    The other party did not wish to reveal their identity, which is why they had disguised themselves.


    "Changsheng, what¡¯s happening?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue had been meditating in the cave dwelling area and was also awakened by the commotion of the marketplace¡¯s great formation.


    So she immediately came looking for Lu Changsheng to check the situation.


    "It should be someone in the marketplace undergoing Foundation Establishment, causing the marketplace¡¯s great formation to be affected during this time, unable to operate at full strength, and thus drawing the attention of robber cultivators,¡± Lu Changsheng relayed through divine sense.


    "Do you need me to take action?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiyue looked towards the sky, at the Patriarch of the Yu Family who was fighting with the brawny man.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng did not wish to expose his identity or cultivation level and found it inconvenient to act.


    "I¡¯ll do it. You hold back and see how things unfold before you act,¡± Lu Changsheng said to Xiao Xiyue.


    Now that he had the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp and the True Yang Five Elements Sword, he also wanted to see how his combat prowess was.


    Moreover, judging from the battle scene, Xiao Xiyue taking action might not be enough to resolve the situation.


    After all, according to his earlier speculation, those who dared to loot the marketplace like this must have something up their sleeve, including other Foundation Establishment Cultivators.


    "Alright, then let Xi Yue witness Lu Lang¡¯s heroic bearing.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue responded with a slight smile upon hearing this.


    She knew that Meng Yibai had died at the hands of Lu Changsheng.


    Therefore, she was quite confident in Lu Changsheng¡¯s abilities.


    Moreover, she also wanted to witness Lu Changsheng¡¯s strength.


    "Alright, today you shall see,¡± Lu Changsheng replied, also with a light chuckle.


    He then found a secluded spot where no one was around and put on the Hundred Illusions Mask.


    Instantly, his handsome face changed into something rougher and more ferocious.


    His long hair scattered, and he exchanged his green robe for a dark, wide robe.


    "This should do it.¡±


    After disguising himself, Lu Changsheng checked his appearance.


    Unless the other party possessed some eye technique, they should not be able to see his true face.


    The next moment, his figure shot out, changing his position; mana surged within his body, forming an escape light that shot into the sky.


    "A Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!?¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family and the brawny man, engaged in combat, both looked towards Lu Changsheng in the escape light, taken aback.


    They did not understand the situation and whether Lu Changsheng was friend or foe.


    "Another Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!?¡±


    "How has another Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator appeared!?¡±


    "Could this person also be a robber cultivator?¡±


    "If so, Ancestor Yu is in danger!¡±


    Inside the marketplace, many people were focused on the combat in the sky.


    Seeing an escape light shooting into the sky, they all showed shocked and anxious expressions.


    They did not know if this Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator was good or bad.


    If this Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator were also a robber cultivator, then the marketplace would be doomed, and they would be in danger too.


    "What¡¯s all this noise late at night? Not letting people rest, are you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood with his hands behind him, a few yards away from the two men, with a look of displeasure.


    Powered up by the Profound Origin Bead, he radiated a mana imposing enough not to be inferior to that of a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    "Fellow Daoist, I am in charge of this Red Leaf Valley Market.¡±


    "This person is a troublesome robber cultivator. I beg you to lend a hand. Afterward, our Red Leaf Valley Market will surely offer you a generous reward!¡± the Patriarch of the Yu Family called out, a trace of panic in his heart.


    He did not understand how a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator had been concealed within the marketplace.


    Feeling that Lu Changsheng was not allied with the present robber cultivator, he promptly asked for help respectfully.


    "I¡¯m sorry for disturbing your rest, fellow Daoist.¡±


    "These spirit stones are for compensating you. Please forgive us, and I shall leave after an incense stick¡¯s burn time,¡± the brawny man said, taking out a storage bag and tossing it towards Lu Changsheng.


    He also did not understand how a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator suddenly emerged in the marketplace.


    But he did not want any trouble.


    After all, if Lu Changsheng joined forces with Ancestor Yu, he would not be able to continue looting.


    "Not bad, quite straightforward,¡± Lu Changsheng said as he fetched the storage bag.


    Glancing casually inside, he saw over a thousand spirit stones.


    He thought to himself that this robber cultivator was much more decisive than the Patriarch of the Yu Family.


    "Fellow Daoist, this is just a deposit. As long as you are willing to help, my Yu Family will definitely reward you well!¡± The Patriarch of the Yu Family, seeing this act, hastened to say, gritting his teeth.


    He too immediately took out a valuable treasure from his storage bag for Lu Changsheng.


    "Good, I hope your Yu Family¡¯s reward will not disappoint me,¡± Lu Changsheng said as he scanned the Patriarch of the Yu Family with a grave voice.


    Without wasting any more time, his whole body¡¯s mana surged, his hair wildly waving in the air, as he lifted the True Yang Five Elements Sword.


    "Do you truly intend to oppose me, fellow Daoist?¡±


    The brawny man, seeing this gesture, scowled under his hat, looking rather displeased.


    He was not someone with a kind temper.


    It was just that he didn¡¯t want to be affected by Lu Changsheng and bring more trouble upon himself, which is why he voluntarily offered compensation.


    But Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions made him feel snubbed.


    "Daring to threaten me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked towards the brawny man, and with a breath, he released something.


    A starry ancient lamp flew out from within him,


    It was the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp.


    "Go!¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not hide his strength, pouring a vast amount of mana into the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp.


    The lamp¡¯s flames flickered, seven stars circled, shining brightly. Infinite Sword Qi spread from the lamp, exuding a sharp aura, slashing towards the brawny man.


    "Hmph, do you really think I¡¯m easy to bully?¡±


    The brawny man, seeing this, squeezed his hands into a spell.


    A giant black gourd hovered above his head from which rolling black flames spread out like a Black Fire Dragon, rushing towards the strands of Sword Qi. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family, witnessing this scene, immediately showed an expression of pleasant surprise.

 Chapter 171: Making a Move, Slain with One Sword! (4)

    Lu Changsheng acted decisively to lend his assistance.Immediately, he continued to drive the Red and Ice Blue Crescent Wheels towards the burly man.


    However, he did not use his full strength, still wary of Lu Changsheng.


    Worried that the other party was playing a double act, preparing to launch a sneak attack on him.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª¡ª¡±


    Hundreds of fierce Seven Luminaries Sword Qi surged forth, annihilating the burly man¡¯s Black Fire Dragon, reducing it to black smoke that scattered away.


    Then, they continued to surge towards the burly man.


    "Not good!¡±


    The burly man sensed trouble.


    He saw that the other¡¯s strength and tactics were clearly superior to his own.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng casting sword techniques again, with the Flying Sword morphing into several blades, he dared not hold back either.


    Mana surged around his body, and a Black Spiritual Armor emerged, wrapping around him tightly.


    "Roar!¡±


    At the same time, a terrifying roar from a fierce beast echoed.


    A vicious and ferocious Green Giant Wolf could be seen rising to the skies, surrounded by Wind Blades sweeping across like thousands of blades, heading straight for Lu Changsheng.


    This Green Wolf was unmistakably a Second Rank Demon Beast.


    "A Second Rank Demon Beast!?¡±


    "This man actually has a Second Rank Spiritual Pet.¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family, upon seeing the Green Wolf, had his pupils shrink.


    Only then did he realize that the other party was not only not using his full strength against him but also had a Second Rank Demon Beast in reserve.


    This sent a chill through his heart.


    Xiao Xiyue, upon seeing this scene, had a crescent moon wheel appear in her hand.


    Should Lu Changsheng be in danger, she was ready to take action immediately.


    "Sword Shadow Dividing Light Technique, slash!¡±


    However, Lu Changsheng watched the approaching Green Wolf with a calm expression.


    He formed hand seals and pointed at the nine True Yang Five Elements Swords in front of him.


    "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh¡ª¡ª¡±


    The Flying Swords vibrated, their light flowing, unleashing astonishing power, accompanied by the sound of sword cries, they abruptly struck out like raging waves, blazing flames in the sky, shooting stars chasing the moon, and thunder and lightning.


    "Thud, thud, thud¡ª¡ª¡±


    It was over in an instant.


    The Green Wolf, which was rushing towards Lu Changsheng, suddenly stiffened, let out a mournful howl.


    Immediately after.


    Multiple wounds of varying severity appeared all over its body, dark blood spurted, splattering across the sky.


    And then, with a ¡®thump,¡¯ it fell from the sky.


    The Second Rank Demon Beast, dead!


    "How is this possible!?¡±


    The burly man¡¯s face changed drastically, and his eyes nearly split open upon seeing this scene.


    The Green Wolf was but a Second Rank early-stage Demon Beast. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But it was still a Second Rank Demon Beast.


    An existence on the same level as a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.


    Moreover, compared to Foundation Establishment Cultivators, Demon Beasts were generally more resistant to damage and much harder to kill.


    But now, it had been slain in one blow by someone.


    Such power was truly hair-raising.


    "This!!!¡±


    It wasn¡¯t just the burly man, the Patriarch of the Yu Family who saw this scene was also shocked, his eyes wide and heart pounding.


    One strike to kill a Second Rank Demon Beast, such strength was simply astounding.


    He felt that if he were to face such a strike, he himself might not last many exchanges.


    "Changsheng.¡±


    Not far away, Xiao Xiyue, who was ready to act at any moment, looked upon this scene, her cold beautiful eyes gleaming brightly.


    She knew Lu Changsheng¡¯s strength was not simple.


    Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to slay Meng Yibai.


    In her estimation, Lu Changsheng must have relied on a variety of methods and trump cards to kill Meng Yibai.


    Otherwise, how could Lu Changsheng, who had just broken through to Foundation Establishment, possibly slay Meng Yibai, who was at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment?


    But now, seeing a Second Rank Demon Beast effortlessly slain by Lu Changsheng¡¯s sword, she felt her heart skip a beat in surprise.


    Realizing that Lu Changsheng was several times more powerful than she had imagined, and even more monstrously talented.


    "Sword Cultivators, how terrifying they are!¡±


    "Hiss, to actually slay a Second Rank Demon Beast with a single sword strike.¡±


    "Rumors have it that Sword Cultivators are unparalleled in offense, invincible amongst their peers, and today I have finally witnessed it.¡±


    "Could this person be from the Heavenly Sword Sect!¡±


    Many people in the distance, upon seeing this scene, gaped in astonishment and exclaimed with shock.


    People like those from the Red Leaf Valley Market, who usually had little chance to see Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators fight, had never witnessed such an incredible technique.


    They were so astonished they didn¡¯t know what to say, looking up at Lu Changsheng in the sky with eyes full of shock, respect, envy, and longing.

 Chapter 172: Chapters: One sword breaks ten thousand laws, the turmoil ends!

    ¡°`"Boss!¡±


    Just as the Green Wolf was slain by Lu Changsheng, a woman dressed in a grey robe, wearing a bamboo hat, burst into the sky and arrived beside the burly man.


    She and her son had raided the Marketplace and interfered with the Formation, but she had also been keeping an eye on the situation here.


    Seeing her Spiritual Pet cut down by a single sword strike filled her with alarm. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She dared not let her husband continue to face Lu Changsheng and the Patriarch of the Yu Family alone.


    "Indeed, another Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator was hidden!¡±


    When the Patriarch of the Yu Family saw the woman, his heart skipped a beat, and his face showed solemn concern.


    He had speculated that there was another Great Cultivator skilled in Formation based on the state of the Great Formation they had encountered earlier.


    Thus, he had remained vigilant throughout, lest the opponent should suddenly launch a sneak attack, leaving him no time to invoke the Formation to quell the enemy.


    "Another Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivator!¡±


    "Hiss, with two Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators leading the charge, no wonder they dared to plunder the Marketplace!¡±


    "If not for the intervention of this senior Sword Cultivator, tonight could have been dire.¡±


    The crowd in the Marketplace, witnessing the scene, were all utterly astonished.


    Xiao Xiyue calmly gripped her Moon Ring, watching the scene unfold, ready to intervene at any moment.


    "Fellow Daoist, we admit defeat and are willing to leave as is!¡±


    The burly man glanced at his wife, swallowed his anger, and with a hoarse voice, spoke to Lu Changsheng.


    Even though his Spiritual Pet had been killed and his heart was full of rage,


    The sword strike from Lu Changsheng just now made it clear that he was no match for Lu Changsheng.


    If the fight continued, the only one to suffer would be himself.


    He was currently wanted by the Heavenly Sword Sect and had planned to make a quick score and leave.


    If he made too much noise or got injured, escaping Jiang Country would become troublesome.


    "Phew!¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family let out a sigh of relief upon hearing the burly man¡¯s words.


    Though the Marketplace had suffered losses, if the situation could end like this, in his view, it was within an acceptable range.


    "You disturb my rest, and you think to leave like this?¡±


    "You may go if you wish, but leave your Storage Bag and sever an arm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression was indifferent as he stood with his hands behind his back and declared.


    His intervention had been to take on the role of an arrogant Sword Cultivator.


    If he were to let them leave so easily, wouldn¡¯t it look as if he had no face?


    It would seem as though his intervention was solely to quell the disturbance in the Marketplace.


    Upon these words, the face of the Patriarch of the Yu Family stiffened, and he looked at Lu Changsheng, astounded.


    He had not expected that when the Robber Cultivators were willing to back down, Lu Changsheng would refuse.


    But remembering the might of Lu Changsheng¡¯s sword that had killed a Second Rank Demon Beast, his lips twitched as he wanted to speak but then hesitated, not daring to dissuade him.


    The burly man¡¯s face instantly darkened.


    Looking at Lu Changsheng, he said coldly, ¡°Fellow Daoist, do not take things too far. Do you really think you have us completely at your mercy?¡±


    Although he admitted to himself that he was no match for Lu Changsheng, he was not afraid of him.


    He simply did not wish to engage in a senseless struggle.


    "Taking things too far?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this remark, scoffed.


    Then, with an indifferent expression and an air of arrogance, he said, ¡°Since you do not know how to seize the opportunity when given, let¡¯s settle it under the sword then!¡±


    As his words concluded, the firelight from the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp above his head flickered, and countless fierce Sword Qi burst forth, with dozens of strands.


    Each strand of Sword Qi was comparable to a Foundation Establishment strike, incredibly astonishing.


    "Shimmering Shadow Condensation Sword Technique!¡±


    At the same time, Lu Changsheng formed hand seals, and Mana surged within him like mighty rivers, making the Profound Origin Bead in his Dantian churn with power.


    Suddenly, the buzzing Nine Flying Swords trembled, bathed in all kinds of radiance, bursting with blinding brightness.


    Thereupon, the nine swords merged into a gigantic sword, black, white, green, red, yellow, and blue¡ªseven colors intermixed, spanning several zhang and radiating a terrifying presence.


    The burly man and the grey-robed female cultivator both showed looks of horror upon seeing this.


    Having struggled their way through the Cultivation World, their vision was extraordinary.


    They recognized at a glance that Lu Changsheng¡¯s technique was powerful.


    They couldn¡¯t comprehend how such a formidable Sword Cultivator could exist in the small Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Even the Heavenly Sword Sect disciples who had pursued them before were not this fearsome.


    Seeing the overwhelming Sword Qi already on them, the two had no time to think more and acted without hesitation.


    The burly man took out a White Bone Crossbow Bolt, spat a mouthful of blood onto it, turning it blood-red and surging with a deadly aura, and shot it piercing through the air towards Lu Changsheng.


    "Pfft, pfft, pfft¡ª¡±


    The blood-imbued White Bone Arrow was exceedingly sharp, blood runes swirling around it, tearing through the strands of Seven Luminaries Sword Qi.


    The grey-robed female cultivator, facing the Seven-Colored Giant Sword above, brought out a gleaming Yellow Ancient Mirror.


    The Ancient Mirror rose in the air, becoming a bright moon under the night sky, shining with dazzling brilliance.


    Then it formed layer upon layer of golden light shields, akin to the Great Sun Golden Bell, enveloping and defending both of them.


    "Slash!¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng completed his sword technique, pointing indifferently towards the Seven-Colored Giant Sword from above.


    "Boom!¡±


    The Giant Sword slashed down from the sky.


    This one strike seemed as if it could cleave heaven and earth, blazing brightly in the night, causing everyone in the Marketplace to watch this earth-shattering swordplay.


    "Clang¡ª¡±


    The Sword Qi tore through the air, like a fierce storm, and the blood-stained White Bone Arrow wailed, trembling continuously, as the blood runes on it dissipated at a visible rate, plummeting from the sky.


    "Boom, boom, boom!¡±


    Then the Giant Sword crashed onto the shield resembling the Great Sun Golden Bell, causing deafening noises to reverberate.


    Under this one strike, the Golden Great Bell showed dense, web-like cracks, as the floating Yellow Ancient Mirror above shuddered continuously, its light dimming.


    The Seven-Colored Giant Sword vibrated violently, its power spreading, continuing to slash down with Mana like raging waves, fierce and domineering, as if to split both shield and persons alike.


    "Not good, this person is not only a Sword Cultivator but also a battle-hardened one among them, his combat strength as sharp as Foundation Establishment Late Stage!¡±

 Chapter 173: One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Laws, The Turmoil Ends! (2)

    With one stroke of the sword, the gray-robed female cultivator¡¯s face turned pale, sensing that even her Golden Light Mirror might be shattered directly.Her hands continually formed seals, a surge of mana pouring into the ¡®Golden Light Mirror,¡¯ forcibly sustaining it.


    At the same time, she looked at Lu Changsheng, shouting loudly, ¡°Fellow Daoist, please stop, we have offended you tonight, for which my husband and I are wrong. We are willing to offer an apology.¡±


    "An apology? Do you think you can start and stop fighting whenever you wish?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said coldly.


    Clapping his hands together fiercely, the Seven-Colored Giant Sword emitted a thunderous rumbling, the force of its descent growing even more terrifying.


    "Rumble¡ª¡ª¡±


    A huge explosion sounded.


    Although the Ancient Mirror emitted intense golden light, solidifying the Golden Bell, it let out a piteous cry under this fierce attack, not only did the Golden Bell explode with a bang, shattering into pieces, but the surface of the mirror also cracked.


    "Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª¡ª¡±


    The dreadful mana aftershock swept through the surroundings, lifting layers of airwaves and causing nearby shops and houses to collapse, teetering on the brink of destruction.


    "Such might from a single sword, it¡¯s terrifying!¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family immediately churned his mana, his robe fluttering, forming a shield of air to nullify the shockwaves, his heart shocked by the immense power of this one strike.


    "Pfft!¡±


    The Ancient Mirror shattered, the Golden Bell broke, making the gray-robed female cultivator¡¯s face turn ghastly pale, her figure unstable, as she fiercely spat out a mouthful of vital blood.


    This vital blood flew straight toward the Ancient Mirror, making it instantly burst forth with light again, projecting a golden barrier to block the incoming giant sword.


    "Damn, how could there be such an entity in a newly established marketplace!¡±


    At this moment, the burly man also turned pale, looking extremely ugly.


    He knew he had underestimated his opponent.


    The Lu Changsheng before him was even more terrifying than they had imagined.


    "Run!¡±


    He took out a Second Rank Supreme Talisman¡ªa Fire Dragon Talisman¡ªfrom his Storage Bag, activated it against Lu Changsheng, and then, together with his wife, they transformed into an Escape Light and hurriedly fled for their lives.


    "Slice!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the roaring Second Rank Fire Dragon Talisman, and coldly shouted.


    "Plop¡ª¡ª¡±


    A crisp sound rang out.


    The Seven-Colored Giant Sword directly shattered the assault from the Second Rank Talisman, which was on par with the pinnacle strike of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    Unabated, its sword might continued charging towards the burly man. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Sensing the Sword Qi breaking through the air behind him, the burly man had no choice but to take out numerous Second Rank Supreme Defense Talismans, activating them for use.


    The Talismans formed a thick light barrier, guarding the husband and wife.


    "Hiss, so strong!¡±


    "This is too powerful. Facing two Robber Cultivators alone and making them utterly unable to fight back!¡±


    "If there was only one Robber Cultivator, I¡¯m afraid they would be slain by a single sword just like the Second Rank Demon Beast earlier!¡±


    "Is this what it means to be a Sword Cultivator?¡±


    "Sword Cultivators, a single sword to break all spells, absolutely terrifying!¡±


    The crowd watching the battle from the marketplace were all astonished.


    All sorts of techniques and Divine Skills, all cleaved apart by one sword, simple and brutal.


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family, seeing this scene, felt his throat dry and his Mental Spirit tremble.


    As a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he was more keenly aware of the terrifying nature of Lu Changsheng¡¯s assault than the other people in the marketplace.


    He felt that if it were him facing such an offense, he would likely be wiped out by a single sword strike.


    Seeing the two Robber Cultivators trying to run away, he didn¡¯t stay to watch the spectacle any longer.


    He immediately took action, sealing off their path ahead.


    Now Lu Changsheng clearly wanted to kill the two of them, and if they were allowed to escape, and Lu Changsheng blamed him, that would be terrible.


    Not far away, Xiao Xiyue watched this scene, looking at Lu Changsheng in the sky, her beautiful eyes conveying admiration.


    She had been worried that Lu Changsheng might be in danger facing two alone.


    But seeing the battle unfold, she knew her worries were completely unnecessary.


    The combat strength displayed by Lu Changsheng now was comparable to that of a late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    Seeing the person she adored being so outstanding, she was overjoyed and excited, her eyes sparkling with delight.


    "Damn it, are you truly intent on showing no mercy, not giving my husband and I a way to survive!?¡±


    Faced with Lu Changsheng¡¯s assault, the burly man and gray-robed female cultivator already at a disadvantage and only able to flee, now had their escape route sealed by the Spiritual Artifact of the Patriarch of the Yu Family, suddenly spoke with grim faces.


    Both of their hands produced several Talismans and one Heavenly Thunder Pearl.


    As Robber Cultivators who had wandered far and caused trouble to be pursued by the Heavenly Sword Sect, naturally, they had various means at their disposal.


    Now, trapped in a desperate situation, they no longer held back.


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family, seeing the Talismans and Heavenly Thunder Pearl in their hands, showed a look of wariness in his eyes.


    A Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator might not fear the Heavenly Thunder Pearl, able to dodge its explosive force.


    But so many Talismans combined with the Heavenly Thunder Pearl could still pose a danger if he was not careful.


    "To think you still dare threaten me at the brink of death?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, garbed in his Mystic Robe, his hair dancing wildly, said with a sneer, exuding a disdainful and lofty air.


    "Slice!¡±


    His Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp above his head, his hands forming seals, he pointed towards the Seven-Colored Giant Sword, continuing his assault on the two of them.


    "Boom boom boom!¡±


    Ancient patterns swirled atop the Seven-Colored Giant Sword, with an awe-inspiring dominance.


    In Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands, the True Yang Five Elements Sword¡¯s might seemed to explode to its utmost limit.


    "Husband, there is a weak point in the Great Formation 90 degrees to the front, use the Heavenly Thunder Pearl to break through the formation and take Yu¡¯er away from here!¡±


    The gray-robed female cultivator, her face deathly pale, knew that if they didn¡¯t pay a price now, they might both die right here.


    As she spoke, she forcibly stimulated the cracked Ancient Mirror to form a golden light screen.


    At the same time, she slapped her Storage Bag and a blue pearl flew out, shining brilliantly, creating layers of water screens.


    "Damn it!¡±


    The burly man¡¯s expression was dark and grim, somewhat ferocious.

 Chapter 174: One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Laws, The Turmoil Ends! (3)

    I never expected that after all these years, having escaped the pursuit and killing of the Heavenly Sword Sect, I would actually stumble here.But I also know that now there is only one choice.


    As long as I break through the marketplace blockade, I have an escape secret technique, and there¡¯s hope for survival.


    Otherwise, even if I fight desperately with Lu Changsheng, we¡¯re both headed down a path of certain death.


    At once, the burly man activated several talismans.


    Next, holding a red long knife, he broke through the offensive of the Patriarch of the Yu Family and hurled a Heavenly Thunder Pearl toward the weak point of the formation, aiming to blast a hole into it and seize the chance to escape.


    "Boom boom boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    The Heavenly Thunder Pearl landed at the weak point of the formation, causing deafening and continuous explosions.


    "Boom boom boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    At the same time, Lu Changsheng¡¯s Seven-Colored Giant Sword slashed down like a tsunami, breaking through layers of defenses cast by the grey-robed female cultivator.


    Up against such an assault, the grey-robed female cultivator had long been unable to hold on, her face completely bloodless, her body swaying, clearly at her limit.


    "Ha!¡±


    The heartfelt bond between the husband and wife indeed made Lu Changsheng feel quite emotional.


    But he showed no mercy.


    With a low shout, the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp above his head burst forth with blindingly brilliant light. The central lamp flickered, as countless sword qi poised and ready to strike erupted violently at that moment.


    "Whish whish whish¡ª¡ª¡±


    The sword qi was like the wind, and the murderous intent was like a tide. Each strand of sword qi contained a peerless killing intent, capable of taking lives.


    At that moment, when hundreds of strands of sword qi were unleashed together, their power was incredibly formidable, so much so that even an average Foundation Establishment middle stage cultivator would struggle to defend.


    "Thump, thump, thump¡ª¡ª¡±


    Under the onslaught of the Seven-Colored Giant Sword¡¯s attack, the already faltering grey-robed female cultivator faced this tumultuous sword qi, and instantly all her defenses were shattered, her body pierced, and blood sprayed out.


    The ¡®Golden Light Mirror¡¯ overhead, showing cracks, dimmed completely upon losing its master and fell from the sky.


    The tide-like deadly sword qi continued to target the burly man.


    "Fellow Daoist, spare my life, I¡¯m willing to sever my arm and hand over the Storage Bag!¡±


    Seeing his wife dead, the burly man in grey robes lost all his previous domineering demeanor, his expression filled with utmost panic.


    His Black Spirit Armor pulsated, forming a black membrane barely resisting the sharp sword qi, as he cried out loudly.


    Without waiting for Lu Changsheng¡¯s response, he directly took up his magic artifact, and with a swift movement, severed his own arm.


    "Chop!¡±


    But Lu Changsheng was indifferent to this spectacle, as the Seven-Colored Giant Sword continued its relentless assault.


    "Bang¡ª¡ª¡±


    The burly man¡¯s severed arm suddenly exploded at that very moment, turning into a splatter of blood that enveloped his body and propelled him away at high speed.


    He fled through the hole created by the large explosion at the weak point of the formation.


    He wasn¡¯t foolish; he knew that pleading to Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t spare his life.


    Therefore, through the pretense of pleading for mercy by severing an arm, he actually performed a blood escape secret technique.


    "Where do you think you¡¯re going!¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family, who had been watching the battle, immediately took action upon witnessing the scene.


    The red-yellow disc and the Ice Blue Crescent Wheel flew out simultaneously, blocking the hole at the formation¡¯s weak point.


    He had been prepared to intervene throughout the ordeal, fearing that the burly man would escape.


    Leaving aside whether Lu Changsheng would blame him, the current situation was such that if the burly man were to escape, he would surely come back to seek revenge on Red Leaf Valley Market, taking vengeance on their four great Families.


    Being targeted by a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator looking for an opportunity for revenge would leave any Family restless!


    Just as the Patriarch of the Yu Family¡¯s Spiritual Artifacts obstructed the burly man, endless Seven Luminaries Sword Qi surged toward him, sealing him off from all directions.


    "Pfft!¡±


    Then, the Seven-Colored Giant Sword instantly chopped down, cleaving him in two as if sundering heaven and earth, with blood spattering everywhere.


    "Dead!¡±


    "Two Foundation Establishment Cultivators have fallen!¡±


    "Sword Cultivators, they are simply too¡­¡±


    "It¡¯s finally over!¡±


    Everyone watching this scene found themselves at a loss for words.


    This battle was like a one-sided crush.


    Lu Changsheng acted, and it was always with a single slash.


    The two Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators faced that slash, yet could only continuously defend and parry, their every move shattered by that one slash.


    The Robber Cultivators who had caused chaos before, the Loose Cultivators who had turned themselves into Robber Cultivators, went pale when they witnessed this scene.


    Knowing that the turmoil was now suppressed, they would next face the reckoning of the Red Leaf Valley Market and the four great Families.


    "Father, Mother!¡±


    A young man in grey robes saw this and his eyes turned bloodshot, filled with immense grief.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that his parents would both fall here.


    "Father, Mother, if you hadn¡¯t been trying to gather Foundation Establishment Resources for your child, you wouldn¡¯t have had to rob the marketplace and die here.¡±


    "Rest assured, your child will definitely succeed in achieving Foundation Establishment and will seek revenge for you.¡±


    The young man in grey robes took a deep look at Lu Changsheng and the Patriarch of the Yu Family in the distance, hatred filling his eyes.


    He then quickly found an empty alley and changed his disguise.


    Having spent so many years adventuring with his parents, committing numerous acts of murder and arson, he knew that now with the market¡¯s unrest suppressed, the Law Enforcement Cultivators of the four great Families would begin to settle accounts with the Robber Cultivators, and he had to hide well to survive this purge.


    "Hmph, to disturb my rest and dare to threaten me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng sneered coldly, arrogant and domineering.


    As he spoke, he reached out his large hand and collected the bodies of the burly man and grey-robed woman, their Storage Bags, and magic artifacts, pocketing them all. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Afterward, he turned to look at the Patriarch of the Yu Family nearby.


    He considered whether to kill the Patriarch of the Yu Family.


    After all, the relationship between the Yu Family and the Lu Family had never been good, and he also had an old grudge with the Yu Family.


    If he were to eliminate the Patriarch of the Yu Family, it would also remove a major enemy of the Lu Family.


    "Thank you for your help, senior.¡±

 Chapter 175: One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Laws, The Turmoil Ends! (4)

    The Elder of the Yu Family, seeing Lu Changsheng looking at him and sizing him up, immediately felt panic rise in his heart and spoke with horror and trepidation.His form of address changed from the originally used ¡°fellow Daoist¡± to ¡°Senior.¡±


    After all, in such circumstances, he truly dared not consider himself equal to Lu Changsheng.


    "Didn¡¯t you say that there would be a substantial gift for me afterwards if I took action?¡±


    "Now that I have eliminated two Robber Cultivators for your market, the substantial gift should be presented, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and dismissed the idea of slaying the Patriarch of the Yu Family.


    One reason was that killing him would lead to chaos in the market.


    Moreover, the four major families, aside from the Yu Family that had two Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators able to station one at the Red Leaf Valley Market,


    The other families didn¡¯t have any spare Foundation Establishment Cultivators.


    If he were to kill the Yu Family Elder in front of him, the patriarchs of the four major families would probably have to rotate to oversee the market, which would also affect the Lu Family.


    Furthermore, with his current strength, he did not fear whatever the Yu Family might do.


    When the time came to settle scores, whether they had this Yu Family Elder or not wouldn¡¯t make much of a difference to him.


    "Yes, yes, that¡¯s only natural,¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family said with a sigh of relief in his heart upon hearing Lu Changsheng talk this way, and hurriedly added.


    Knowing that the other party wouldn¡¯t act against him.


    But hearing Lu Changsheng mention the ¡°substantial gift,¡± he felt somewhat distressed and apprehensive.


    He didn¡¯t know how much of a substantial gift would be sufficient to satisfy the menacing figure before him.


    "Senior, please wait a moment. I will prepare your gift right away,¡±


    The Yu Family Elder said through gritted teeth.


    He knew that a heavy loss was inevitable.


    If worse came to worst, he could have the four major families chip in for this expense later on.


    "You have a quarter of an hour. I¡¯ll give you fifteen minutes,¡±


    "During this time, I¡¯ll keep an eye on the Robber Cultivators in the market for you,¡± said Lu Changsheng indifferently.


    "Yes, thank you, Senior, please wait a moment,¡±


    Yu Yuanshan replied, not daring to delay.


    He immediately transformed into a streak of Escape Light and departed to return to his cave dwelling and shop to prepare the substantial gift.


    In the meantime, Lu Changsheng had also moved to another location where he took out his Spiritual Pet Bag and collected the carcass of the Green Wolf, a Second Rank Demon Beast he had just slain.


    A Demon Beast¡¯s body was a treasure trove.


    It could be used not only in Talisman Making and Alchemy, and for forging Magic Artifacts, but also its tendons and bones could serve as the main body for constructing beast-shaped Puppets.


    Such a Second Rank Demon Beast, even just selling its materials, could fetch several thousand Spirit Stones, and he naturally wouldn¡¯t waste it.


    "Xi Yue, you go back first,¡±


    After finishing all this, Lu Changsheng transmitted his Divine Sense to Xiao Xiyue, telling her to return to the cave dwelling to rest in peace.


    Immediately, he stood beneath the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp with his arms crossed and patrolled above the marketplace.


    Whenever he detected the scent of blood or hidden Robber Cultivators, the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp would shed strands of Sword Qi, bringing their lives to an end. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In a short while, Lu Changsheng had slain eight Robber Cultivators, gaining a modest harvest.


    "Senior, this is the gift prepared by our marketplace for you, a modest token of our regard. Please accept it.¡±


    By this time, the Yu Family Elder had returned, offering up three Storage Bags.


    Lu Changsheng took the Storage Bags and glanced inside.


    The first Storage Bag contained Spirit Stones, approximately ten thousand of them.


    The second Storage Bag held various items such as Talismans, Elixir Medicines, and assorted Spiritual Materials.


    In the third Storage Bag, there were several Glazed Porcelain Vases and embroidered boxes, which held relatively precious and rare Elixir Medicines and treasures.


    Lu Changsheng estimated the total value to be about thirty thousand Spirit Stones.


    The amount of Spirit Stones was not considered a lot.


    But for the financial situation of the Yu Family, it was already a very sincere gesture.


    "Alright, I accept your gesture. Farewell.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and, without saying much more, transformed into a streak of light, arriving at the place where the burly man had fallen.


    He struck at the weakest point of the Formation with a sword, creating a crack, then left the market and disappeared into the night.


    "Phew!¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng depart, the Elder Yu released a deep breath of relief.


    Although the presence of such a Great Cultivator made the market much safer,


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s recent demonstration made him appear as a harbinger of death in the Elder¡¯s eyes, someone he truly didn¡¯t dare get too close to.


    Afterward, he commanded the Market Enforcement Team, ¡°Now, everyone secure the market and start patrolling for Robber Cultivators and assessing the losses from just now!¡±

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    Lu Changsheng left the Red Leaf Valley Market and upon seeing no one around, immediately disguised himself, concealing his magic aura entirely.He then took out a second-rank Qi-Sealing Talisman and a Stealth Talisman from his storage bag and used them on himself.


    Of course, he couldn¡¯t actually leave.


    Now that the disturbance in the marketplace had ended, Lu Miaoge, not having seen him, would surely be worried.


    Moreover, the four great families would definitely be inspecting the marketplace next.


    If he wasn¡¯t around, unnecessary trouble might arise.


    "As expected, it hasn¡¯t recovered so quickly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng quickly returned to the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Seeing the huge crack he had previously cut at the weak point of the market¡¯s great formation still there, he breathed a sigh of relief.


    He had deliberately made that slash before as a makeshift exit for himself to use upon returning.


    Within the crack, two Energy Refinement Late Stage cultivators could be seen standing guard.


    But he, a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, had not only concealed his aura but also had a second-rank Qi-Sealing Talisman and a Stealth Talisman, so naturally, he wouldn¡¯t be noticed.


    Lu Changsheng silently slipped back into the marketplace.


    Afterwards, he found a secluded alley, tied up his loosened hair, changed back into his blue magical robe, and restored his handsome and imposing true appearance.


    "Hmm? Is this a failed Foundation Establishment attempt?¡±


    Lu Changsheng walked out of the alley and headed towards the Lu Family¡¯s Spiritual Talisman Shop.


    Looking up at the sky, he saw the vortex of nature¡¯s spiritual energy above the core cave dwelling area slowly dissipating.


    This situation indicated a failed Foundation Establishment attempt.


    "Indeed, with such a commotion just now at the marketplace and the great formation operating at full capacity, not only did it cause a disorder in nature¡¯s spiritual energy, but it also greatly affected the mindset of those attempting Foundation Establishment.¡± Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "The transformation of Spiritual Liquid into Mana, supporting the Dao Foundation, cannot tolerate distractions. A single mishap can lead to failure in Foundation Establishment.¡±


    "With such a huge commotion in the marketplace just now, how could they not be affected.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    Knowing that the person had not taken a Foundation Establishment Elixir, now that Foundation Establishment had failed, if they didn¡¯t die, they still would be abolished.


    Even if they took a ¡®Meridian Protecting Elixir¡¯ to protect the meridians and Dantian, reducing the risk of death, they still had to face the situation of damaged meridians and Dantian, with cultivation levels rolling back.


    If there was no great opportunity, it would be almost impossible for them to break through Foundation Establishment again in this lifetime.


    "It¡¯s said that this person has a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root and is only forty-nine years old; among loose cultivators, they were in the prime of life.¡±


    "Now that Foundation Establishment has failed and all savings are spent, even if they don¡¯t die, the rest of their life will be very difficult.¡±


    Lu Changsheng slightly shook his head, feeling somewhat emotional inside.


    Most loose cultivators trying to break through to Foundation Establishment were not only risking their lives.


    They were also staking all their lifelong savings on it.


    "Uncle Yuan Shan.¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng saw several Law Enforcement Cultivators coming towards him.


    The man leading them was a one-armed, dignified man with a weathered face.


    He was one of the core members of the Lu Family, Lu Yuanshan.


    Although he had lost an arm, his Energy Refinement Ninth Level cultivation was still formidable.


    He was positioned in the Red Leaf Valley Market by the Lu Family to serve as the Law Enforcement Leader.


    "Changsheng, what are you doing here?¡±


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, Lu Yuanshan gave him a few glances and then asked.


    "Earlier, when the marketplace was in turmoil, after Miaoge and I checked our own talisman shop, I was about to go and see the situation at my own Spiritual Talisman Shop.¡±


    "Just as I left, a fight broke out involving Foundation Establishment cultivators, so I had to hide on the side, and only now do I dare to come out,¡± Lu Changsheng spoke.


    "How could Miaoge let you go check the situation by yourself?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Yuanshan frowned and said.


    The recent situation was very dangerous in his view.


    As the leading talisman path expert of the Lu Family with only Seventh Level Energy Refinement cultivation, how could Lu Miaoge let Lu Changsheng wander around under such circumstances.


    Any mishap would be a tremendous loss for their Lu Family.


    In his view, it was simply too reckless.


    "It was an emergency at that time, and besides, I had talismans with me. As long as I didn¡¯t encounter any Foundation Establishment cultivators, there basically wouldn¡¯t be any problems,¡± Lu Changsheng said somewhat sheepishly.


    The Lu Family might not reprimand him.


    But chances are, they might still address the matter with Lu Miaoge afterwards.


    "Although it¡¯s safe now, there might still be robber cultivators hidden in the shadows.¡±


    "Come with me, and I¡¯ll escort you back first,¡± Lu Yuanshan continued.


    He didn¡¯t doubt or check on Lu Changsheng.


    After all, they were family, and he knew him through and through.


    Furthermore, with Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance and demeanor, he didn¡¯t believe that he could be someone else in disguise.


    "Thank you, Uncle Yuan Shan,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Then, Lu Yuanshan, accompanied by a few Law Enforcement Cultivators, escorted Lu Changsheng back to the Lu Family¡¯s Spiritual Talisman Shop.


    "Changsheng, Uncle Yuan Shan,¡± Lu Miaoge was at the first floor of the talisman shop waiting.


    Seeing them approaching, she immediately opened the formation.


    "Miaoge, how could you let Changsheng check the situation by himself?¡±


    "You saw the commotion in the marketplace just now; what if he had an accident with a robber cultivator¡­¡± Lu Yuanshan said with a stern voice upon seeing Lu Miaoge.


    The tone in his voice carried a note of reprimand.


    Though Lu Miaoge was an Energy Refinement Ninth Level cultivator and a Talisman Master herself,


    She was nonetheless the junior he had watched grow up, so such a reprimand was within reason.


    "Uncle Yuan Shan, it¡¯s my fault, too,¡±


    "Sister Miaoge told me not to go, but I thought with talismans at my side, there would be no issues,¡± Lu Changsheng, expecting Lu Yuanshan to admonish Lu Miaoge after the fact,


    Was surprised when Lu Yuanshan began to reproach her upon meeting.


    Knowing Lu Yuanshan¡¯s concerns were well-intended, he immediately spoke up to smooth things over, taking some of the blame.


    "Alright, I won¡¯t say more,¡±


    "You two stay put in the shop tonight, and if there¡¯s trouble, send me a message,¡± Lu Yuanshan¡¯s expression remained austere as he spoke, gesturing with his hand,


    And proceeded with his patrol.


    "Yes, Uncle Yuan Shan,¡±


    "Uncle Yuan Shan, please take care,¡±

 Chapter 177: The Shock of the Four Patriarchs! (2)

    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge nodded."Changsheng, are you alright?¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsheng, her beautiful eyes filled with concern.


    She thought that Lu Yuanshan had brought Lu Changsheng back because he had encountered some danger.


    "I¡¯m fine, I just ran into Uncle Yuan Shan on the way. He saw I was alone and worried for my safety, so he offered to escort me back,¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently shook his head, offering a wry smile.


    "Uncle Yuan Shan is always stern and rarely smiles, but he means well,¡±


    Lu Miaoge spoke out.


    She had a great deal of respect for Lu Yuanshan. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Yuanshan bringing back the main ingredient for the Foundation Establishment Elixir from the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, Lu Yuanzhong might not have succeeded in his Foundation Establishment.


    One could say that Lu Yuanshan had indirectly saved Qingzhu Mountain.


    "I know.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded his head.


    He had had several encounters with Lu Yuanshan and knew of the man¡¯s character, which was actually quite decent.


    "Changsheng, did you see the Foundation Establishment battle just now?¡±


    After sitting down, Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng started to chat casually.


    She had just seen the images of Lu Changsheng fighting the two Robber Cultivators at the Spiritual Talisman Shop.


    Though the view wasn¡¯t very clear, she was able to get a general idea.


    "Of course, I saw it. I was actually quite close to the location at the time.¡±


    "I never imagined there would be such a formidable Sword Cultivator living right here in the marketplace,¡±


    Lu Changsheng clicked his tongue in admiration.


    "Indeed, two Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators and a Second Rank Demon Beast. If it weren¡¯t for that Sword Cultivator, the marketplace would have been in danger.¡±


    "I¡¯ve heard that although Sword Cultivators are unmatched in combat, they are only invincible among their peers.¡±


    "This Sword Cultivator, slaying a Second Rank Demon Beast with a single stroke and cutting down two Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators by himself, must be no ordinary Sword Cultivator.¡±


    "I wonder if he could be from the Heavenly Sword Sect,¡±


    Lu Miaoge said somewhat wistfully.


    The Heavenly Sword Sect is the largest Immortal Sect in Jiang Country.


    All the cultivators from this sect are Sword Cultivators.


    So generally, when people mention powerful Sword Cultivators, most would think of the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    "It¡¯s possible, although the Heavenly Sword Sect is quite far from here. It could also be a Loose Cultivator wandering through the mortal world,¡±


    "Don¡¯t the stories often write about sword immortals who travel the world, slaying demons and exorcising evil?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a laugh.


    After chatting for a while, Lu Changsheng turned to Lu Miaoge and asked, ¡°Sister Miaoge, do you want to become a Sword Cultivator?¡±


    He knew that the Cultivation Technique Lu Miaoge was practicing was called ¡°Profound Water Art,¡± which is a High Grade Cultivation Technique.


    The Magic Barrier during the Foundation Establishment of a Cultivator is related to the cultivator¡¯s technique.


    The more formidable the Cultivation Technique, the more robust the mana, making this barrier easier to breach and the transformation of Spiritual Power into mana simpler.


    While a High Grade Cultivation Technique won¡¯t hold one back, it doesn¡¯t provide much assistance either.


    Now that he had successfully established his Foundation and possessed some strength, he didn¡¯t mind passing on the ¡°Saturn Solar Sword Technique¡± from the ¡°Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture¡± to Lu Miaoge.


    The Saturn Solar Sword Technique, though just an Exquisite Level Cultivation Method, being a lineage of the Orthodox Level ¡°Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture,¡± is considered one of the top methods among the Exquisite Level.


    It offers some help during the Magic Barrier of Foundation Establishment.


    Moreover, as Lu Miaoge¡¯s Profound Water Art would need a follow-up technique after reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage, adopting the ¡°Saturn Solar Sword Technique¡± now would mean she wouldn¡¯t have to worry about subsequent techniques.


    "While Sword Cultivators are formidable, I am not fond of conflicts, so I haven¡¯t really considered becoming a Sword Cultivator,¡±


    Lu Miaoge said gently, her demeanor as calm as water.


    Although Sword Cultivators possess overwhelming combat strength and excel in offense, certain qualities and a specific style are required.


    They demand a resolute and unwavering spirit.


    If one¡¯s temperament is weak, even with the practice of sword techniques, their combat effectiveness will be mediocre at best.


    "Sister Miaoge, you probably noticed that the Cultivation Technique I practice isn¡¯t ¡®Green Wood Art,¡¯¡±


    "Actually, I acquired a sword technique in a Fortuitous Secret Realm, and what I¡¯ve been cultivating is that sword technique,¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to talk to Lu Miaoge.


    The combat power he demonstrated previously, instantly subduing several Robber Cultivators, was clearly beyond what one would expect from practicing ¡®Green Wood Art.¡¯


    ¡®Green Wood Art¡¯ is more geared towards health and vitality, with average combat capabilities.


    "A sword technique?¡±


    Lu Miaoge was a bit surprised but felt it made sense.


    After all, the combat strength Lu Changsheng had exhibited was quite extraordinary, beyond that of ordinary people.


    Her stunning face smiled warmly as she said, ¡°I never imagined my husband would also be a Sword Cultivator.¡±


    "Changsheng, your decisive manner along the way showed hints of a sword immortal¡¯s grace. Maybe in the future, you could be like that Sword Cultivator just now.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s eyes were filled with love, admiration, and doting as she spoke, her gaze stirring the heart.


    "This sword technique belongs to the Exquisite Level. If you need it, Sister Miaoge, I can pass it on to you. Cultivating this technique could help you when you attempt Foundation Establishment later on,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    While it¡¯s true that Sword Cultivators have specific temperamental styles, it¡¯s not to say one couldn¡¯t cultivate them if they don¡¯t fit perfectly; it¡¯s just a matter of how potent it will be.


    Cultivating the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, even if not quite suited, would still be better than ordinary High Grade Cultivation Techniques.


    "An Exquisite Level Cultivation Method.¡±


    Lu Miaoge gasped, visibly surprised.


    She was well aware of the preciousness of an Exquisite Level Cultivation Method.


    At Qingzhu Mountain, they only possessed a few High Grade Cultivation Techniques.


    Even these few techniques had cost the Lu Family a great deal and much effort to obtain.


    After all, in the Cultivation World, very few are willing to externalize and divulge their family¡¯s techniques.


    Now that Lu Changsheng was casually offering to pass on an Exquisite Level Cultivation Method to her, she felt moved.


    "Sadly, after looking through that technique just once, the inheriting Jade Slip self-destructed,¡±

 Chapter 178: The Shock of the Four Patriarchs! (3)

    ¡°`"So I¡¯ll come to teach you myself later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t wait for Lu Miaoge to reply and continued speaking.


    He didn¡¯t carry any jade slips or jade scrolls containing sword technique cultivation techniques on his person.


    Ordinary cultivation techniques and spells are quite easy to copy and replicate.


    But high grade cultivation techniques and spells are not so easily copied.


    Not only must one have an expert grasp of the cultivation techniques,


    One must also expend the writer¡¯s own vital energies to inscribe them onto a technique jade slip.


    And normally, who would carry a copy of the cultivation techniques they¡¯re practicing on their person?


    "Changsheng, why are you so good to me?¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked up at the Lu Changsheng before her, her beautiful eyes full of tenderness as she softly spoke.


    "You¡¯re my wife, if I¡¯m not good to you, to whom should I be?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his wife and laughed with a smile.


    "Thank you, Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s eyes glistened, and she smiled tenderly.


    "We are husband and wife, one entity, there¡¯s no need for thanks,¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand and said.


    "Mm.¡±


    Lu Miaoge gently hummed in affirmation and then quietly snuggled into her husband¡¯s arms.


    ¡­


    Time passed by slowly.


    At this moment, Lu Yuanzhong, the Bai Family Ancestor, the Patriarch of Zheng Family, and Patriarch Yu Jinyang of the Yu Family had all hurriedly arrived at Red Leaf Valley Market.


    The commotion earlier caused Yu Yuanshan to send the highest-level of emergency message.


    Faced with such a message, the ancestors of the four major families did not dare delay.


    They ordered their families to activate their defensive formations and quickly came over.


    "Yuanshan, what¡¯s the situation here?¡±


    Patriarch Yu Jinyang asked aloud.


    This Patriarch of the Yu Family had a full head of white hair, but not a single wrinkle or age spot on his face, his skin as clear and glossy as a baby¡¯s, perfectly exemplifying the phrase ¡®old in years, youthful in looks.¡¯


    As Patriarch Yu Jinyang spoke, Lu Yuanzhong, the Bai Family Ancestor, and the Patriarch of the Zheng Family all turned to Yu Yuanshan, wanting to know the specifics of what had happened in the market.


    Although they arrived one after another, Yu Yuanshan indicated that the situation in the market had stabilized, so he waited for everyone to gather before explaining.


    "Patriarch, fellow daoists¡­¡±


    Upon hearing Patriarch Yu Jinyang¡¯s words, Yu Yuanshan immediately recounted what had happened in the market earlier. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "What?¡±


    "Two Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators!¡±


    "An extraordinary Sword Cultivator, who slew a Second Rank Demon Beast with a single sword strike!¡±


    "And this Sword Cultivator killed both Robber Cultivators!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the four of them exchanged astonished glances, their faces revealing shock and disbelief.


    After all, these were Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators.


    Beings on the same level as them.


    And now, Yu Yuanshan was telling them that tonight, two Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators had raided the market.


    Then, suddenly, an extraordinary Sword Cultivator appeared and slew both Robber Cultivators.


    If not for the current state of the market¡¯s Great Formation being weakened, allowing them to see that the market had gone through a disturbance and knowing that Yu Yuanshan wouldn¡¯t lie to them, they would have thought they were listening to a radio drama.


    "How could our market have such a Sword Cultivator?¡±


    "Indeed, all the Foundation Establishment cultivators who were invited to the auction left after it ended.¡±


    The Patriarch of the Zheng Family and Bai Family Ancestor spoke up.


    "This is what I recorded on the Shadow Retention Stone.¡±


    Without saying much more, Yu Yuanshan took out a fist-sized black stone.


    The Shadow Retention Stone is a magic artifact refined by Artifact Refiners.


    It can record a period of images and sounds.


    Depending on the grade, the clarity of the images and duration vary.


    Its uses are wide-ranging.


    Many cultivators use Shadow Retention Stones to leave their last words before they pass away.


    Or when selling cultivation techniques or instructing juniors, they might record their insights onto a Shadow Retention Stone, which is often much more vivid than text alone.


    It can also be used for recording various scenes in daily life.


    The Jade Scroll of the ¡®Returning Origin Technique¡¯ that Lu Changsheng cultivated initially also had a Shadow Retention effect.


    As mana was infused into the Shadow Retention Stone, a segment of images began to emerge.


    It was the scene where Lu Changsheng slew the Second Rank Demon Beast and confronted the pair of Robber Cultivators.


    "Hiss, such a domineering sword stance!¡±


    "That¡¯s a true Sword Cultivator!¡±


    "Could this person be a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect?¡±


    "That¡¯s not an impossibility.¡±


    "But for what reason would a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect come to our Red Leaf Valley Market?¡±


    The ancestors of the four major families, upon watching the images on the Shadow Retention Stone, were struck with unparalleled shock in their hearts.


    Although the Shadow Retention Stone could not record the aura or presence,


    They could still sense an unstoppable, sword-breaking-all-laws, unmatched aura from Lu Changsheng through the images.


    "Hmm?¡±


    Patriarch Yu Jinyang, upon observing the attire and methods of the two Robber Cultivators on the Shadow Retention Stone, frowned slightly, falling into contemplation.


    But upon seeing the two Robber Cultivators being killed and their bodies taken away, a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.


    "Patriarch, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Yu Yuanshan, seeing his Patriarch¡¯s expression, inquired.


    "The strength, attire, and appearance of these two Robber Cultivators remind me of the ¡®Male and Female Villains¡¯ who are being pursued by the major Immortal Sects.¡±


    Patriarch Yu Jinyang narrowed his eyes slightly as he spoke.


    "Male and Female Villains! The two of them each possesses the strength of the middle and early stages of Foundation Establishment¡­¡±


    "The couple often act together, robbing wealth and assaulting individuals with cunning and unpredictability¡­ They have been wanted by the Heavenly Sword Sect for killing an elite disciple.¡±


    "Come to think of it, these two do bear some resemblance to the Male and Female Villains.¡±


    Once Patriarch Yu Jinyang said this, even the Bai Family Ancestor began to express his doubt as he looked at the images on the Shadow Retention Stone.


    "Male and Female Villains, wanted by the Heavenly Sword Sect?¡±


    "If that¡¯s the case, then this Sword Cultivator must be a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect, tracking them to this place.¡±


    "Indeed, otherwise, how could there be such a coincidence of having an extraordinary Sword Cultivator in our Red Leaf Valley Market?¡±


    "Aside from the Heavenly Sword Sect, where else could you find such a dominant Sword Cultivator?¡±


    Upon hearing this, the others felt relieved, believing that things must be as they surmised.

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    Otherwise, how could there have been such a coincidence?Although stories of eminent figures hiding in the market were common, after all, they were just stories and rare ones.


    "Yuanshan, you just said that you presented a gift to that Sword Cultivator, how much was it worth in Spirit Stones?¡±


    At this moment, Patriarch Yu Jinyang turned to Ancestor Yu and spoke.


    Upon hearing these words, Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Family Ancestor, and Zheng Family Ancestor all felt a pang in their hearts.


    "Ancestor, a total of thirty thousand Spirit Stones.¡±


    "Given the situation at the time, how could I dare to give less? Thus, I brought out all the Spirit Stones I could, along with all the stock from the store.¡±


    Yu Yuanshan said with a bitter smile.


    He then looked at the three family ancestors: ¡°Regarding the gift, I can provide a detailed list and swear on my Heart Demon that there has been absolutely no deceit.¡±


    Thirty thousand Spirit Stones was not a small amount, he merely intended for it to be split equally among the four families.


    He wouldn¡¯t risk making enemies of the three families for the sake of extorting Spirit Stones.


    "Fellow Taoists, as our four families jointly manage the Marketplace, this matter of the Spirit Stones surely shouldn¡¯t fall on my Yu Family alone, should it?¡±


    Patriarch Yu Jinyang looked at the three family ancestors and made himself heard.


    His tone carried an almost undeniable assertiveness. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "That¡¯s only right; we can share the cost of these Spirit Stones across our four families.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Zheng Family Ancestor immediately voiced his agreement.


    However, his face betrayed a look of pain.


    Although splitting thirty thousand Spirit Stones would mean only seven thousand five hundred per family.


    Even seven thousand five hundred Spirit Stones wasn¡¯t a small sum.


    While family income was higher than that of ordinary Loose Cultivators, so too were expenses greater.


    "Patriarch Yu Jinyang, the Robber Cultivators¡¯ raid on the Marketplace is likely greatly related to Loose Cultivator Zhao Feng¡¯s pursuit of Foundation Establishment.¡±


    "Initially, it was your Yu Family who overruled all objections, allowing this Zhao Feng to attempt Foundation Establishment within the Marketplace. Had that not been the case, perhaps there would have been no incident tonight.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong spoke up.


    He believed that Yu Yuanshan wouldn¡¯t resort to extorting Spirit Stones in this matter.


    But tonight, not only was the Marketplace impacted, their families¡¯ stores and businesses also suffered losses.


    And now, to take out such a large sum of Spirit Stones, naturally, he was reluctant.


    "Indeed, it was your Yu Family¡¯s decision to allow Zhao Feng to undertake his Foundation Establishment within the Marketplace, which led to the troubles we faced tonight.¡±


    "Tonight, our families have already suffered great losses. Later, we will also need to soothe and compensate the merchants who set up shop here; I believe it is not proper to share this expense of the Spirit Stones now.¡±


    "I think that the Yu Family should bear the brunt of the cost of these Spirit Stones as well as the compensation for the merchants.¡±


    Bai Family Ancestor also spoke.


    "The raid on the Marketplace tonight might not necessarily have been due to the Foundation Establishment attempt.¡±


    "So many Robber Cultivators, they obviously came prepared.¡±


    Yu Yuanshan said, expressing his opinion.


    Immediately, a debate began between the two sides.


    Confronted with this situation, Zheng Family Ancestor chose to remain silent.


    If possible, he naturally also didn¡¯t want to share the cost of these Spirit Stones.


    Only, his Zheng Family was not in a good situation and was thinking of appeasing the Yu Family.


    "The matter of Zhao Feng was indeed proposed by me, but also agreed upon by all of you.¡±


    "Therefore, it¡¯s impossible for my Yu Family to bear the full cost of the Spirit Stones and compensation.¡±


    "Let¡¯s do this: my Yu Family will cover fifty percent of these thirty thousand Spirit Stones, and the remaining fifty percent will be shared among your three families.¡±


    "As for the losses in the Marketplace and the merchants¡¯ settlements, we will discuss that when we have a detailed list, how about that?¡±


    At this point, Patriarch Yu Jinyang spoke in a deep tone.


    "I have no objections.¡±


    Zheng Family Ancestor immediately said.


    If the three families were to share fifty percent, it would mean five thousand Spirit Stones per family.


    That was over two thousand less per family, a significant saving.


    "Agreed.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Family Ancestor exchanged glances, nodded their heads, and decided to take the offer while it was good.


    After all, with the current situation, it was already not bad for the Yu Family to be willing to make a concession.


    After the negotiation concluded, Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Family Ancestor, and Zheng Family Ancestor left to check on their respective family stores and personnel.


    Meanwhile, Yu Yuanshan was somewhat unwilling to accept the outcome as he looked at his own ancestor.


    "Ancestor, why should we make such concessions?¡±


    "Even if we didn¡¯t, what could Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Tongyun possibly say?¡±


    Yu Yuanshan spoke out.


    In his view, as long as their family didn¡¯t give in or make concessions, the Lu Family and Bai Family would have to accept the expenses of the Spirit Stones.


    After all, this concession meant an extra expenditure of seven thousand five hundred Spirit Stones.


    Their Yu Family had already emptied their coffers last year to purchase the Foundation Establishment Elixir and had been living frugally ever since.


    This significant expenditure was like adding frost to snow for an already not-wealthy family.


    "At present, there is no need for our four families to create an unnecessary rift over these Spirit Stones.¡±


    "Old Ghost Zheng may be active in his stance, but he is also reluctant to part with these Spirit Stones; hence, it is not an issue to step back.¡±


    "Now that Ning Hu has successfully established his foundation, our Yu Family has three Foundation Establishment cultivators. If we slowly accumulate our strength, they will have to spit back everything they have swallowed, sooner or later.¡±


    Patriarch Yu Jinyang waved his hand and said firmly.

 Chapter 180: Three-Colored Spiritual Earth, Bai Ling’s Talent, An Unexpected Lottery!

    Before one¡¯s eyes, seven days had passed.During this time, the Marketplace remained in a state of lockdown and alert, inspecting for Robber Cultivators.


    Lu Changsheng learned from the Lu Family that the outward losses of the Marketplace were not severe and were within an acceptable range.


    The main issue was the series of adverse effects brought about by the incident.


    To minimize the impact and recover popularity and reputation, the four major families made certain compensations for the losses suffered by the businesses settled in the market.


    And they issued a series of preferential and welfare policies.


    Taking all these aspects into account, it amounted to a huge loss.


    Even so, the flow of visitors to the Red Leaf Valley Market would still see a significant decline.


    The fame and reputation built up by the previous auction would be rendered futile by this incident.


    "Tsk, tsk, tsk, it¡¯s indeed not easy to run a Marketplace, a slight incident can lead to a loss,¡± Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but lament after learning of these developments.


    He was well aware that over the years, the four major families hadn¡¯t made much money from the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    The primary income had been from the initial sales of land.


    But with this incident, not only had many Spirit Stones been spent,


    But the Marketplace, which had just gotten on the right track, had taken a severe fall.


    It would take several years, perhaps even over a decade of management, to regain popularity and get back on track.


    "It seems that the Red Leaf Valley Market won¡¯t change much in the short term,¡±


    "Speaking of which, if I were to reveal my strength and talk with the four major families, I might be able to take over the Red Leaf Valley Market directly as my Family Spirit Land.¡±


    A sudden thought crossed Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    Through the previous battle, he had clearly realized that his current strength had already far surpassed that of the patriarchs of the four major families.


    It would be incredibly easy to take a Spirit Land by force with his might.


    However, he would not engage in such reputation-damaging actions of forcefully seizing others¡¯ Spirit Lands without good reason.


    But the Red Leaf Valley Market, the Lu Family held a forty percent control.


    If he were to reveal his strength and cooperate with the Lu Family, it would be entirely possible to take ownership of Red Leaf Valley using both carrot and stick approaches.


    "Initially, the Lu Family and the Bai Family did not have the intention to establish the Red Leaf Valley into a Marketplace,¡±


    "It was only after the Yu Family and the Zheng Family joined that the decision was made to maximize benefits by establishing the Red Leaf Valley into a Marketplace.¡±


    "Thus, from the Lu Family¡¯s perspective, as long as enough benefits are provided as compensation, it wouldn¡¯t be much of a problem,¡± Lu Changsheng pondered in his heart.


    "But there¡¯s no rush for that.¡±


    "Once I¡¯ve accumulated a bit more foundation and my children have grown up, if we still don¡¯t have a Spirit Land, then it might be a viable option,¡± Lu Changsheng shook his head lightly.


    Red Leaf Valley possesses a Second Rank Middle Grade Spirit Vein and several First Grade Spirit Veins.


    Its geographical location is good as well, right beside Qingzhu Mountain.


    In Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, it¡¯s an excellent place for a Spirit Land.


    However, he could not reveal his true strength just yet.


    At most, in a few years, he could disclose to the outside that he had acquired a fortuitous opportunity and had made a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment.


    Exhibiting combat power comparable to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage in just fifteen short years would indeed be astonishing.


    It would most likely draw unwanted attention.


    Once targeted, it could be very troublesome.


    After all, he was not a Cultivator who walked the Great Dao alone.


    He belonged to those with families and vulnerabilities¡ªa Cultivator with soft spots.


    If it was possible to be more cautious, he would opt for that route.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng felt that he was still far from having the accumulation and foundation necessary to establish a Family.


    To set up a Family, it required not only a top-notch combatant and a Family Spirit Land,


    But also a top-tier Great Formation, a complete set of Family facilities, an operational system, as well as a sufficient core strength and a continuous influx of new blood, among other things.


    Although he had a hundred and twenty-five children, thirty of whom were Spiritual Root descendants,


    The oldest child was only fourteen, and the youngest was still an infant.


    Under such circumstances, there wasn¡¯t enough financial or human resources to support a Family,


    Even with the help of his wives and concubines, the assistance they could provide was limited.


    "The children still need to grow up; without a solid base, even if outsiders are recruited, it would be very troublesome,¡±


    "But by the time the children are almost grown, my strength and foundation will have also improved, and by then, it should be about right,¡± Lu Changsheng exhaled slowly.


    He didn¡¯t mind enlisting members from outside the main lineage.


    After all, it was impossible to rely solely on one¡¯s own bloodline.


    Not every child would succeed in managing the Family.


    That is the limitation of a Family.


    But the core matters had to be held in the hands of his own bloodline.


    In this world, the cohesion of a Family bloodline could not be matched by its power. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Sigh, it¡¯s time to sort out the gains from this trip,¡±


    Seeing that the alertness of the Marketplace had relaxed and things were wrapping up, Lu Changsheng got up and headed towards the cave dwelling area.


    He was preparing to go to Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cave dwelling to tally up his gains,


    And to deal with the body of the Second Rank Demon Beast.


    After all, the Storage Bag did not have a fresh-keeping function.


    If not stored in a special container, it could cause problems over time.


    "Changsheng,¡±


    When Xiao Xiyue received Lu Changsheng¡¯s message, she immediately opened the restrictions of her cave dwelling.


    Because there had been patrols in the Marketplace these past few days, she had been disguised.


    However, the main inspections in the Marketplace were focused on the Loose Cultivator¡¯s residential area and the commercial district.


    The cave dwelling area was only briefly questioned,


    As those who resided there were either people from the four major families or from other Cultivation families.


    "Xi Yue,¡±


    Lu Changsheng entered the cave dwelling.


    After the two of them entered the cave dwelling, they also reverted to their true appearances.


    It always felt somewhat strange to look at each other in disguised forms.


    "Lu Lang, your heroic and dashing figure that night truly amazed Xi Yue and is unforgettable,¡±

 Chapter 181: Three-Colored Spiritual Earth, Bai Ling’s Talent, An Unexpected Lottery! (2)

    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s countenance was radiant and entrancing, her beautiful eyes brimming with laughter as if she were a playful young girl.Seeing the usually aloof and saintly fairy exhibiting such a girlish demeanor, Lu Changsheng knew that Xiao Xiyue was partly teasing on purpose, but it still satisfied a part of his masculinity.


    After all, which man doesn¡¯t like his wives, concubines, and children to show dependence and adoration towards him?


    "Haha, Xi Yue wishes to see her husband¡¯s grace, how could I disappoint you, Xi Yue, I must naturally put on a good performance.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled softly and leaned in to capture the ripe and charming lips of the fairy.


    A moment later, the fairy was nearly as limp as water, collapsing into Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms.


    Her stunningly beautiful face was flushed on both sides, like a fairy descending to the mortal world, breathtakingly vivid and irresistible.


    "Xi Yue, were you satisfied with your husband¡¯s performance that night¡­ today, you must satisfy your husband.¡±


    Gazing at the entrancing beauty of the fairy before him, Lu Changsheng whispered into her ear.


    Xiao Xiyue naturally understood what Lu Changsheng meant.


    She rolled her eyes at him, gently lowered her stance, causing her three thousand strands of hair to fall over her forehead, like dark clouds over the moon, concealing the extraordinary beauty of the fairy¡¯s face.


    "Ssss.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently lifted a lock of Xiao Xiyue¡¯s hair, curled it around his finger, and playfully toyed with it.


    Looking at her peerless beauty, he couldn¡¯t help but recall the situation when he first met Xiao Xiyue.


    Unknowingly, the relationship between the two had reached such a stage.


    ¡­


    Afterwards.


    Afterwards.


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    Lu Changsheng took out an elixir medicine to swallow, held two spirit stones in his hand, and sat down to cultivate.


    The next moment, a drop of liquid mana formed within his Dantian¡¯s sea of qi and slowly merged into the seven-colored Dan lake.


    Among all his wives and women, only Xiao Xiyue had the best effect when dual cultivating with him.


    Currently, only Xiao Xiyue could make him cultivate in dual without any reservations.


    One session of Tender Embrace Technique cultivation was nearly equivalent to a month of his cultivation.


    And after such a long accumulation, he had condensed another drop of liquid mana.


    "Sigh, with fifteen drops of liquid mana, even at this rate, it will still take two to three years to break through to the second level of Foundation Establishment,¡± Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh inwardly.


    Although this rate was already very fast.


    In his eyes, it was still quite ordinary.


    Without dwelling on it too much, after Xiao Xiyue woke up, he told her and then took out the corpses of two Robber Cultivators and the storage bags he had harvested, and began to clean them up.


    In addition to the storage magic artifacts of the two Robber Cultivators, and the several storage bags, there were the three storage bags given by the Patriarch of the Yu Family, and from killing Robber Cultivators, he had harvested more than ten storage bags.


    Just these storage bags alone amounted to a significant sum of spirit stones.


    "Indeed, Robber Cultivators are treasures all over.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pulled several magic artifacts off the two people.


    Like Foundation Establishment Cultivators, they usually wear magical robes, magic boots, and have a few protective magic artifacts on them.


    "Hmm?¡±


    Looking at the burly man¡¯s fierce and resentful face, Lu Changsheng touched his face a little bit with his hand.


    Then, mana surged in his palm and he tore forcefully.


    "Rip!¡±


    A mask as thin as a cicada¡¯s wings appeared.


    "This mask is quite nice; it should be a spiritual artifact or some sort of disguise item that leaves no trace of transformation even when its owner has died,¡± Lu Changsheng commented with a click of his tongue while observing the mask in his hand.


    Being a Robber Cultivator and having a disguise was quite normal.


    But had he not inspected them routinely, he wouldn¡¯t have noticed any traces of disguise.


    "Changsheng, I think I¡¯ve seen this man on the sect¡¯s wanted list; he seems to be a wanted fugitive,¡± said Xiao Xiyue, frowning slightly as she looked at the burly man¡¯s true face and spoke.


    "A wanted fugitive?¡± Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows upon hearing this.


    In the Cultivation World where the law of the jungle prevails, there are no rules.


    However, the major Immortal Sects still maintain order.


    If someone causes trouble and offends the major Immortal Sects, they would be labeled as Heretic Cultivators and be wanted by the Immortal Sects.


    "If I remember correctly, this couple should be the ¡®Malevolent Duo¡¯, Heretic Cultivators wanted by the Heavenly Sword Sect because they killed disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect,¡± Xiao Xiyue said.


    The wanted lists from the major Immortal Sects are all shared with each other.


    When Xiao Xiyue left the Qingyun Sect, they also asked her to remember these wanted criminals.


    Not to have their disciples chase down the fugitives, but to deal with them if encountered to uphold the majesty of the sect.


    If they couldn¡¯t handle it, it would also inform them of the strong capabilities of their opponents, enabling them to avoid danger by staying far away.


    "Oh, wanted by the Heavenly Sword Sect, is there a bounty?¡± asked Lu Changsheng, smiling as he inquired.


    If a person was wanted by an Immortal Sect, there usually was quite an attractive bounty.


    "Naturally, there¡¯s a bounty, but Xi Yue doesn¡¯t remember the specifics,¡± Xiao Xiyue said with a gentle shake of her head.


    She had only glanced at the wanted list at the time, just to get a general idea.


    Upon seeing the true face of the burly man, based on the couple¡¯s strength and their disguises, she recognized them.


    "In that case, I¡¯ll just hold onto it for now; if there¡¯s an opportunity in the future, I¡¯ll go and claim that bounty,¡± Lu Changsheng decided after some thought.


    He had been planning to feed the corpses to the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    Now that there was mention of a bounty, he naturally wasn¡¯t going to waste it.


    He planned to make a trip whenever he had the spare time.


    "Mm-hmm, such Robber Cultivators wanted by the Heavenly Sword Sect can collect their bounties in any large marketplace under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Sword Sect,¡± said Xiao Xiyue.


    "However, if Lu Lang wants to quickly receive the bounty, he¡¯ll have to go to the Heavenly Sword Sect or the Jiuxiao Immortal City,¡± she added.


    Xiao Xiyue spoke up.

 Chapter 182: Three-Colored Spiritual Earth, Bai Ling’s Talent, An Unexpected Lottery! (3)

    "Right, Xi Yue, when claiming a bounty, do they need to verify identity information or anything?¡±Lu Changsheng nodded and continued to ask.


    "Usually not.¡±


    "There are many bounty hunters in the Cultivation World, and they make their living by capturing heretic cultivators with bounties on their heads; they prefer to keep their identities secret.¡±


    "Therefore, the major Immortal Sects don¡¯t require identity verification as long as you have the head or a token of the deceased; they generally won¡¯t investigate your identity.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue shook her head and explained.


    "Got it.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt reassured.


    If identity verification were required, he would¡¯ve simply given up on the bounty and not bothered with it.


    Suddenly, Lu Changsheng began to collect the two corpses again.


    He planned to buy some equipment later to store the two bodies.


    Otherwise, by the time he went to collect the bounty, the bodies would be rotten.


    "What¡¯s this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng started to clean out the storage bag.


    From the burly man¡¯s storage bag, he took out a few items that looked particularly cherished to inspect, and among them was a jar of tricolor patchy soil.


    The soil was not only filled with spiritual energy but also gave off a faint fragrance.


    "This should be tricolor Spiritual Earth, a pretty good Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object. If consumed during Foundation Establishment by those cultivating earth attribute techniques, it can help with the magical barriers during the three stages of Foundation Establishment.¡±


    "It can also be used as medicinal mud for planting spiritual medicines and Spirit Plants, producing an ¡®accelerating¡¯ effect on their growth.¡±


    Standing to the side, Xiao Xiyue looked at the jar of tricolored soil and spoke out.


    "Tricolor Spiritual Earth, Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object?¡±


    Initially, Lu Changsheng thought that Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects were average.


    However, when he heard about the medicinal mud and its accelerating effects on growth, his eyes immediately lit up.


    After obtaining the Golden Armor Bean Mother, he had looked into methods to accelerate its maturity and growth.


    After all, the growth of the Golden Armor Bean Mother was excruciatingly slow.


    Three years to sprout, three years to grow leaves, three years to bloom, three years to bear fruit¡ªa full twelve-year cycle.


    However, upon inquiry, he found that medicinal mud and soil capable of accelerating growth are very rare and precious.


    Unless it¡¯s an extremely rare spiritual medicine that¡¯s difficult to cultivate, it would be better to plant in spirit-rich Spiritual Earth and have a specialized Spirit Plant cultivator tend to it carefully.


    Unexpectedly, today, without any effort, he had come across such Spiritual Objects.


    "Not bad, good stuff.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly and stored away the tricolor Spiritual Earth.


    He planned to use it later to cultivate the Golden Armor Bean Mother.


    The subsequent cleaning process didn¡¯t reveal any more high-value items that excited Lu Changsheng.


    Even with treasures worth over a thousand Spirit Stones, they didn¡¯t impress him much.


    "All these are magical artifacts; this must¡¯ve been plunder from a Magical Artifact Shop. I wonder whose shop they robbed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened another storage bag.


    Seeing it was full of Magical Artifacts, he took a glance and couldn¡¯t help shaking his head.


    He then opened every storage bag one by one, finding them mostly filled with Elixir Medicines, Magical Artifacts, and Spiritual Medicines¡ªclearly plundered goods.


    After half an hour, Lu Changsheng had finally cleaned out all the storage bags.


    "One hundred and fifty-six Middle Grade Spirit Stones.¡±


    "Twelve thousand eight hundred ninety-four Lower Grade Spirit Stones.¡±


    "One portion of tricolor Spiritual Earth, one Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact, four Lower Grade Spiritual Artifacts, but three of them were severely damaged¡­..¡±


    "Four top-grade Magical Artifacts, nine high-grade Magical Artifacts, twenty-nine middle-grade Magical Artifacts, thirty-five lower-grade Magical Artifacts¡­..seventeen bottles of Yellow Dragon Elixir, nine bottles of Energy Refining Powder, Condensing Energy Elixirs¡­ treasures of heaven and earth¡­..¡±


    "Doesn¡¯t seem too much, probably only worth around sixty or seventy thousand Spirit Stones in total.¡± sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng looked over the items with a slight frown.


    The haul seemed large with a variety of items.


    But most items weren¡¯t worth much and were a hassle to deal with.


    Excluding the three storage bags given by the Patriarch of the Yu Family, the actual total was only about thirty to forty thousand Spirit Stones.


    "That¡¯s also to be expected, already being a robber cultivator and resorting to robbing the marketplace; there¡¯s a limit to how wealthy that could make one.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently shook his head, knowing not every cultivator could be wealthy.


    Especially those who were robber cultivators, they generally wouldn¡¯t carry a lot of Spirit Stones on them.


    Immediately, he looked at Xiao Xiyue and asked, ¡°Xi Yue, is there anything you fancy?¡±


    "Thank you, Lu Lang.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue smiled lightly and didn¡¯t hesitate.


    She took a blue bead and a Flying Needle Magical Instrument.


    They were the Lower Grade defensive spiritual artifact and a top-grade magical artifact of the female robber cultivator.


    Seeing that Xiao Xiyue only took two items, Lu Changsheng gave her some talismans as well, to keep for emergencies.


    After all, for him, talismans were the least valuable.


    "Right, there¡¯s also this big fellow.¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked Xiao Xiyue to step back a bit.


    He took the corpse of the Green Wolf out of the storage bag.


    "Collect!¡±


    Watching the massive corpse before him, Lu Changsheng took out a Magical Artifact gourd and placed it to the side.


    Then, wielding the True Yang Five Elements Sword, he skillfully made incisions at several points on the Green Wolf, formed a spell with his hands, and collected all the blood into the gourd.


    This Second Rank Demon Beast blood could not only be used to make spirit ink but also for concocting certain Elixir Medicines.


    Of course, Lu Changsheng intended to use this Demon Beast blood to nourish his Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    After draining the blood, Lu Changsheng proficiently inspected the Green Wolf¡¯s head and abdomen.


    Confirming there was no Demon Core, he collected the corpse back into the storage bag.


    "Lu Lang, you also know the art of Spirit Slaughter?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue watched Lu Changsheng dissect the Green Wolf, collect the blood, and check for the Demon Core; surprise flickered in her beautiful eyes.


    "Just a little, just a little,¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled and said.


    This technique came naturally from the Second Rank Spirit Slaughterer ability he had drawn from the system.


    In fact, his instant killing of the Green Wolf was also somewhat related to the Second Rank Spirit Slaughterer ability.

 Chapter 183: Three-Colored Spiritual Earth, Bai Ling’s Talent, An Unexpected Lottery! (4)

    With a Second Rank Spirit Slaughterer, he could, in the face of a demon beast, discern its weak points and flaws at the first instance, enabling a more effective attack.This feeling was incredibly profound, and even Lu Changsheng himself couldn¡¯t explain it clearly.


    It was as if he had been slaying demon beasts for decades, his heart and blade equally cold, knowing exactly when to strike swiftly.


    "Lu Lang, could you be the reincarnation of some great being?¡±


    "Otherwise, how could you be so formidable, knowing so much.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s beautiful eyes were lively as she blinked and looked at Lu Changsheng, jokingly saying.


    Having been around Lu Changsheng for so long, and him always surprising her, made her feel that he was no ordinary person.


    Yet, through their long association and interaction, and various behaviors, she could also tell that Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t like some old monster reborn.


    "Hiss, you actually figured it out, I was once a False Core master.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat as he said with a smile.


    He thought to himself that in front of Xiao Xiyue, he had indeed revealed a bit too much.


    It seemed he needed to be a little more restrained; otherwise, such astonishing performances were indeed too shocking and hard to explain.


    "Wow, that¡¯s so impressive.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue then put on an admiring look, causing Lu Changsheng to be unable to resist pinching her clear, jade-cool cheeks.


    He thought that if Xiao Xiyue hadn¡¯t cultivated the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique, she would probably always be this way.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, more than half a month passed.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng spent his days making talismans, cultivating, refining the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, and continuously teaching Lu Miaoge the ¡°Saturn Solar Sword Technique.¡±


    After half a month of hands-on, detailed instructions, Lu Miaoge finally made a simple entrance into the ¡°Saturn Solar Sword Technique.¡±


    The next step was for her to familiarize herself with the technique and convert her cultivation of the ¡°Profound Water Art¡± to the ¡°Saturn Solar Sword Technique.¡±


    Although this process would consume some of her cultivation level and delay her progress, overall, the benefits outweighed the drawbacks.


    "Sister Miaoge, since you¡¯ve grasped the ¡®Saturn Solar Sword Technique,¡¯ I will now head back home for a while.¡±


    "If you encounter any problems during your cultivation, stop and wait for me to return.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Lu Miaoge.


    "I understand, Changsheng, be careful on your journey.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said with a gentle and water-like demeanor.


    "Mm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and then rode the Iron Feather Eagle back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Shortly after Lu Changsheng left the marketplace,


    A black-robed young man about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with an ordinary and upright face, walked out of Red Leaf Valley Market.


    "Red Leaf Valley Market, I shall return.¡±


    After leaving the Red Leaf Valley region, the black-robed young man exhaled a sigh of relief, looked back toward Red Leaf Valley, clenched his fists tightly, and a shadowy fierceness flickered in his eyes.


    ¡­


    After returning to Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng, as usual, first visited Qingzhu Villa to discuss matters of his lectures with Uncle Fu.


    Although he had lectured many times, there were only two or three youngsters with some talent for talisman making.


    Given his current lack of time, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have the leisure to give them private lessons.


    He would just give them some extra attention and answer questions in class.


    He planned to have them apprentice at the Red Leaf Valley Market when they got older and if their parents agreed.


    By then, if he had time and was willing, he would provide more guidance and teaching.


    Moreover, if he was unavailable, Lu Miaoge could also take over.


    After returning home, his wives and children immediately came forward to inquire about the events at the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    The incident of the Robber Cultivator pillaging the Red Leaf Valley Market had caused quite a stir, and they all were aware of it.


    Though they knew Lu Changsheng was unharmed, they were very concerned about him.


    ¡°`


    Soon after, Lu Changsheng also shared with them the general events of that night.


    His wives and concubines listened, feeling nothing but thrill and danger.


    A group of children heard about a Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivator causing havoc in the marketplace, and a Sword Cultivator stepping forward, breaking all spells with a single strike, slaying the Robber Cultivator, and saving the marketplace from fire and water, all showing excited expressions.


    After all, children of this age very much enjoyed stories of Sword Cultivators slaying demons and vanquishing evil.


    Seeing the children like this, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    Afterwards, he also inquired about the current situation of the children.


    He learned that Lu Xianzhi was still at the Second Level of Qi Refinement.


    His son, Lu Quanzhen, would start cultivating in another month.


    As for the little girl Bai Ling, she expressed that she would breakthrough to the Second Level of Qi Refinement in a short while.


    Looking at Bai Ling¡¯s timid face, waiting for praise and commendation, Lu Changsheng rubbed her little head and couldn¡¯t help but marvel at her talent.


    He remembered Bai Ling had started cultivating less than half a year ago.


    Specifically, from the time of drawing Qi into her body to now, it had only been a bit more than three months.


    Three months¡¯ time, without any elixir medicines, this progress was truly astonishing.


    This made him involuntarily think, how great it would be if Bai Ling were his own biological daughter.


    In that case, his own talent would probably be at full throttle.


    After showing some concern and rewarding little Bai Ling, Lu Changsheng went to his backyard and dug a pit, pouring all of the three-colored earth into it.


    "I wonder how much this tri-color Spiritual Earth will help the Golden Armor Bean Mother.¡±


    Looking at the Golden Armor Bean Mother that had just started to show a bit of sprouting after a year, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart was filled with anticipation.


    He also mentioned to Lu Miaoyun that he had bought some Spiritual Earth and medicinal mud.


    Although Lu Miaoyun could tell that the Spiritual Earth and medicinal mud were extraordinary, she didn¡¯t ask much and stated that she would take care of it every day.


    ¡­.


    Time flew quickly, and before he knew it, Lu Changsheng had been back at Qingzhu Mountain for over a month.


    During this time, aside from cultivating, making talismans, and refining the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, he was also fathering children.


    With his efforts, during this month, four maids had successfully conceived.


    And on this day, Lu Changsheng¡¯s 121st and 122nd children were born.


    Just when these children were born, a system notification sounded.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for the first birth of dragon and phoenix twins, granting you one lottery chance!]


    "Dragon and phoenix twins? There¡¯s even an achievement reward for this.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows rose slightly as he smiled.


    He had known for a while that his concubine Kui Si was carrying twins.


    But because he had already received a reward for the first set of twins, he didn¡¯t expect much chance of getting a reward the second time and consequently had no such expectations.


    Unexpectedly, without any particular hopes, he received a system reward.


    And both of these children had Spiritual Roots.


    One Seventh Grade Spiritual Root, one Eighth Grade Spiritual Root.


    "Perhaps by continuously accumulating Lower Grade Spiritual Roots, would my Spiritual Root also slowly progress to Fourth Grade?¡±


    "However, for fast promotion of a Spiritual Root, it¡¯s still necessary to rely on higher-grade ones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly, yearning to have a child with a talent like Bai Ling¡¯s. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He planned once Lu Miaoge had reached Foundation Establishment, to have two more children.


    With both parents at Foundation Establishment and possessing Fifth Grade Spiritual Roots, the children born were likely to have good Spiritual Roots.


    After visiting the children, Lu Changsheng also returned to his study, preparing for the lottery.


    He wanted to see what this unexpected lottery chance would yield.


    "System, draw the lottery!¡±


    Lu Changsheng silently commanded in his heart.


    Watching the familiar lottery wheel emerge before his eyes, with a slight stir of his spirit, a ray of golden light whisked around rapidly on the lottery wheel.


    ¡°`

 Chapter 184: Breakthrough! Breakthrough! Condensing the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi!

    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a bottle of Purple Mansion Elixir!][The reward has been issued to the System Space, and the host can check it at any time]


    The golden light paused on the ¡®Elixir Medicines¡¯ category.


    Immediately, an elixir icon emerged from the big roulette, accompanied by a system notification sound.


    "Purple Mansion Elixir, a bottle?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the reward he had drawn.


    He had never heard of this elixir name before.


    However, the fact that he was given a whole bottle suggested that the effects were probably average, not some rare elixir.


    With a slight movement of his mental spirit, information about the Purple Mansion Elixir appeared in the System Space.


    [Elixir: Purple Mansion Elixir]


    [Quality: Third Rank]


    [Description: Can cleanse the spirit soul, purify the physical body, and strengthen divine sense and physique]


    "Third Rank Elixir, can cleanse the spirit soul, purify the physical body, and strengthen divine sense and physique.¡±


    "This is good stuff. Now among my body, mana, and divine sense, it¡¯s my divine sense that¡¯s the weakest. If the Purple Mansion Elixir can strengthen my divine sense, it can also make up for this shortcoming,¡± Lu Changsheng mused as he looked at the description of the elixir¡¯s effects.


    A smile spread across Lu Changsheng¡¯s face upon reading about the effects of the Purple Mansion Elixir.


    In the marketplace, Second Rank elixirs were already hard to come by.


    And elixirs nourishing the soul and strengthening the divine sense were even rarer.


    Unless one attended some major auction, it would be very difficult to purchase such elixirs from marketplace shops.


    As for a Third Rank Elixir like the Purple Mansion Elixir, it was even more rare, something ordinary people could not even dream of laying their eyes upon.


    "Extract!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately extracted the bottle of Purple Mansion Elixir.


    Suddenly, a white jade bottle appeared in his hand.


    The detailed introduction about this bottle of Purple Mansion Elixir also emerged in his mind.


    It was more or less the same as the provided description.


    Nourishes the spirit soul and the physical body, thereby strengthening the divine sense and physique. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    And within this bottle, there were a total of ten Purple Mansion Elixirs.


    "Speaking of which, if I feed the elixirs that I win from the lottery to my child, and he breaks through, then the feedback bonus will be given to me, wouldn¡¯t I receive double the gain,¡± Lu Changsheng suddenly thought, looking at the Purple Mansion Elixir in his hand.


    "It¡¯s a pity that in order to consume the Purple Mansion Elixir, not only a certain physical foundation is required but also the birth of a divine sense.¡±


    "Basically, only Foundation Establishment Cultivators can consume it. If an Energy Refining Cultivator consumes it, it will only backfire, damaging the body and unsettling the mental spirit,¡± Lu Changsheng shook his head and said.


    If his child were able to consume it now, he naturally would be willing to give it to the child to eat.


    But alas, his child was still too young and couldn¡¯t consume it.


    Lu Changsheng walked out of the study and entered the Practice Room.


    He was ready to see the effects of the Purple Mansion Elixir.


    "As expected of a Third Rank Elixir, it looks extraordinary,¡± Lu Changsheng said as he poured out a Purple Mansion Elixir into his palm, admiring it.


    The elixir was the size of a longan fruit, radiating a flowing light, with colorful purple mists swirling around it, emanating a rich medicinal fragrance that invigorated the spirit when inhaled.


    After swallowing the elixir, Lu Changsheng immediately felt as if his entire body was ignited, his blood boiling, spirit soul scorching hot, almost transforming into a ball of firelight.


    "Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, Purple Mansion Nourishing Spirit Technique!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately closed his eyes and sat cross-legged, circulating the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art and the Purple Mansion Nourishing Spirit Technique to refine this powerful medicinal strength.


    "Boom, Boom, Boom¡ª¡±


    His entire body was crystalline, shining with the luster of precious light, his blood roiling, surging and pounding within his body.


    Meanwhile, his mind¡¯s spirit soul was like a ball of firelight, being scorched continuously, making him feel dizzy and his brain in chaos.


    Not knowing how long had passed, Lu Changsheng felt that the medicinal strength within his body had almost been refined.


    "Phew!¡±


    He opened his eyes and exhaled lightly.


    He felt clear-headed and bright-eyed, full of vitality and strength throughout his body.


    "The Purple Mansion Elixir is indeed worthy of being a Third Rank Elixir, with quite fierce medicinal power.¡±


    "If it weren¡¯t for my cultivation of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art and the Purple Mansion Nourishing Spirit Technique, it wouldn¡¯t have been easy to assimilate the power of this elixir,¡± Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, then proceeded to check his divine sense.


    He discovered that his divine sense had grown from the original eighteen zhang (approximately 54 meters) to almost thirty-three zhang (approximately 99 meters).


    Almost a doubling in size.


    Based on what he knew, the divine sense of an average Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator was around fifty zhang (approximately 150 meters).


    Yet now, with just one elixir, he had already gained around fifteen zhang (approximately 45 meters).


    "Hiss, this effect, this improvement, is simply astounding.¡±


    "If I were to consume and refine all ten Purple Mansion Elixirs, my divine sense could probably be comparable to that of the Foundation Establishment Late Stage,¡± Lu Changsheng said excitedly.


    He felt that this bottle of Purple Mansion Elixir was better than the previous Third Stage Life-Extending Pill and Coagulation Crystal Elixir he had drawn.


    After all, things that bring immediate improvement were the best.


    As for the Lifespan Extension Pill, he was currently not lacking in lifespan.


    And the Coagulation Crystal Elixir was still gathering dust in the System Space, with no telling when it would come into use.


    "Not just divine sense, my physical body has also improved.¡±


    "But the main effect of the Purple Mansion Elixir is in strengthening divine sense, and since I practice the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, my physical body is comparable to a high-grade magic artifact, so the effect is not very obvious.¡±


    "After refining all ten Purple Mansion Elixirs, I estimate that my Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art could also directly break through to the Fourth Level,¡± Lu Changsheng continued to assess his current physical situation.


    He could clearly perceive that his physical body had also received a significant enhancement.


    Only because the Purple Mansion Elixir¡¯s effects on divine sense were more prominent.


    "While refining this elixir just now, my brain was in chaos, and I have no idea how much time has passed.¡±


    "No wonder they say some elixirs require protection during consumption. Something like the Purple Mansion Elixir¡ªif one were disturbed during the process, the consequences would be unimaginable,¡± Lu Changsheng remarked and did not continue to consume any more elixirs but walked out of the Practice Room.


    Looking at the scenery outside, he realized his eyesight had significantly improved compared to before.


    The veins on the distant Qing Zhu leaves, the ants on the ground, the insects, were all captured clearly by him.

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    ¡°`Even ordinary walls were almost transparent to his vision.


    "Enhancing divine sense really does have many advantages.¡±


    "Not only for cultivation, but also for battles, and many other aspects.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He knew there were many more wonders to divine sense.


    For example, with a stronger divine sense than others, one could easily see through their disguises and gauge their cultivation levels.


    After chatting with his wives and concubines, he realized he had only been in seclusion for three days.


    It hadn¡¯t been long at all.


    After having a meal with his wives, concubines, and children, Lu Changsheng announced his intention and began another period of secluded cultivation.


    He was prepared to consume all nine remaining Purple Mansion Elixirs in one go.


    ¡­


    One month later.


    Inside the practice room.


    "Boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, his body emanating a hazy treasured light that bestowed upon him an aura of majesty and sanctity.


    At this moment, his physical body was undergoing a transformation, breaking through to the fourth level of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    The surging blood qi within his body was constantly flowing, cleansing every inch of his flesh and skin.


    The commotion grew louder and louder, like a volcanic eruption or the roaring of rivers, and it resembled the sonorous clang of metal on metal.


    "Boom!¡±


    After who knows how long, a sharp clang resounded within Lu Changsheng¡¯s body.


    He seemed to break free from shackles, as a light unfurled and shone through mountains and rivers; a brilliant, dazzling radiance emanated from within him.


    "Huff!¡±


    "Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, fourth level!¡±


    The eyes of the seated Lu Changsheng suddenly snapped open, glowing with a golden treasured light.


    He stood up, stretching his muscles and bones, producing a ¡®crackling¡¯ sound throughout his body.


    He quietly felt the changes in his body after the breakthrough.


    He just felt an inexhaustible strength filling his entire body.


    "With the fourth level of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, my physical body is comparable to top-grade magic artifacts.¡±


    "Now facing ordinary energy refining cultivators, I can boldly try to catch magic artifacts with my bare hands.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his palms, which were like jade.


    They were still as white and delicate as ever, yet they exuded an unbreakable quality.


    "Clang clang clang¡ª¡ª¡±


    He clenched his fists and collided them lightly, immediately producing a sound like the clash of metal.


    When he collided them with a bit more force.


    "Bang¡ª¡ª¡±


    A loud sonic boom echoed in the practice room.


    "But sometimes, having too good of a physique isn¡¯t a good thing either.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    His wives, concubines, and maids were all mortals and energy refining cultivators.


    In comparison to him now, they seemed somewhat fragile, necessitating control of the impact force.


    "My divine sense has finally reached one hundred and fifty zhang.¡±


    "For ordinary cultivators, just after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, divine sense is about ten zhang, in the middle stage around fifty zhang, and in the late stage one hundred and fifty zhang.¡±


    "Tsk tsk tsk, ten Purple Mansion Elixirs not only allowed my Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art to break through to the fourth level, but also advanced my divine sense to one hundred fifty zhang, comparable to the late Foundation Establishment stage.¡±


    "Indeed, popping pills is the true path. Reliance on sheer personal effort in cultivation, unless one has a Heavenly Spiritual Root or an Earth Spirit Root, would mean this would be as far as one gets in a lifetime.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed.


    According to the progress in his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, it would have taken about three more years to reach the fourth level.


    This three-year estimate was already accounting for the assistance of a middle-grade magic artifact and its prototype.


    If he were to cultivate at a normal pace, it would take twenty to thirty years.


    However, ten Purple Mansion Elixirs saved him from such arduous cultivation. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As for the divine sense, the effects were even more extraordinary and stunning.


    If he were to cultivate step by step on his own, it would likely take sixty to seventy years to reach this level of divine sense.


    "Now that I have divine sense at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, I can also start studying this Divine Consciousness Secret Technique.¡±


    At this point, Lu Changsheng took out a Technique Jade Slip from his storage bag.


    It was the Red Phoenix True Scripture that he had obtained from the young man in the red robe.


    Initially, he had only glanced at this technique.


    It was a technique that veered towards the Heretical Path.


    The only thing that impressed him was the Divine Consciousness Secret Technique named ¡®Soul Dispersion Needle¡¯ in the ¡°Red Phoenix True Scripture.¡±


    It allowed one to condense divine sense into a ¡®Soul Dispersion Needle¡¯ to launch a divine sense attack against enemies.


    Back then, both he and Xiao Xiyue suffered from the ¡®Soul Dispersion Needle¡¯ used by the young man in the red robe.


    Had it not been for his Peach Blossom Gu guarding his sea of consciousness, the situation would have been dangerous.


    Now that he possessed divine sense comparable to someone in the late Foundation Establishment stage, he naturally planned to cultivate this secret technique.


    In future battles, it would serve as an unexpected and preemptive strike.


    Reading the cultivation method for ¡®Soul Dispersion Needle,¡¯ its condensation method, and its application, Lu Changsheng spent an hour to understand the principles and steps, and then began to try cultivating it.


    He sat cross-legged with closed eyes, introspecting his sea of consciousness.


    He formed a mysterious symbol with his divine sense in the sea of consciousness, with a subtle rhythm.


    Then, through this symbol, he slowly condensed a red needle.


    Some time later.


    "Damn, is it really this hard to condense a single Soul Dispersion Needle?¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, somewhat at a loss for words.


    He had made several attempts, using the power of his divine sense to condense the Soul Dispersion Needle.


    But each time it failed to take shape before he could even really get started.


    It was entirely a case of ¡®I understand the principle and every step, but I just can¡¯t do it.¡¯


    "This secret technique is many times more difficult than the Flame Bullet Technique, the Spiritual Eye Technique, or the Aura Concealment Technique I learned before. It¡¯s going to be very hard to get the hang of it by figuring it out on my own.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, knowing full well the difficulty of cultivating a secret technique.


    This Soul Dispersion Needle required divine sense to follow a mysterious rhythm and form into ancient, intricate runes before slowly condensing into the ¡®Soul Dispersion Needle.¡¯


    Every step had to be flawless, and he would have to slowly become proficient with it.


    Not like the techniques he obtained from the system, which he could master perfectly right away.


    "Forget it, I¡¯ll study it later.¡±

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    Lu Changsheng shook his head.He was not an ascetic cultivator.


    He had already been in seclusion for so long.


    He was not willing to spend several more months focusing solely on the study of secret techniques.


    He pushed the door and walked out of the practice room.


    The manyfold increase in his divine sense had changed the way he viewed the world.


    The entire world seemed more vibrant and lively.


    The vitality of all things rose and fell, each with its distinct charm.


    Looking up, he saw the great formation that enshrouded Qingzhu Mountain, where mana flowed, transformed, and varied, all following a certain pattern.


    "Now that I have a divine sense comparable to that of late Foundation Establishment, if I were to study formation, becoming a first-grade array master shouldn¡¯t be difficult,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Many skills, as one¡¯s cultivation level and strength increased, became less challenging to grasp.


    This was especially evident with formations.


    Array master was a profession with a very high threshold.


    It was even more dependent on innate talent than talisman making.


    But with a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment and the possession of divine sense, learning formations would become much easier.


    Because divine sense was advantageous for studying pattern details, observing the evolution of great formations, and precisely arranging formations, among other things.


    "However, even with these advantages, advancing to second rank would still take an unknown amount of time and effort,¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    He had no intention of trying to delve into these matters himself.


    With the time and effort that would take, he might as well have a few more children in the hope of drawing a second-rank formation.


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    Lu Changsheng was chatting with Qu Zhenzhen in the courtyard, keeping the children company.


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng felt a stream of qi enter his body out of nowhere.


    He knew it was his son Lu Quanzhen who had completed drawing qi into his body.


    "Indeed, it¡¯s not an achievement award for just one child,¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.


    He felt neither disappointed nor perturbed; he was very calm.


    After all, he had suspected that probably only after five or ten children had completed drawing qi into their bodies would any reward be triggered.


    "Dad, Mom, I¡¯ve completed drawing qi into my body!¡±


    Soon after, his son Lu Quanzhen came running over excitedly to share the good news.


    "Eh, indeed after cultivating, one looks much more handsome and pleasing to the eye.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen, hearing of her son¡¯s successful cultivation, promptly looked at him with joy, pinched his little face, and made Lu Quanzhen show a helpless expression.


    He felt that his mother, despite her age, still acted like a child and was even more childish than himself.


    Upon hearing these words, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mouth twitched slightly.


    He didn¡¯t see how his son had become more handsome.


    His son grew up in Qingzhu Valley, consuming spirit rice and spiritual meals daily, and began taking elixir medicines to fortify his foundation and nurture his primary qi since the age of six, virtually stepping one foot into cultivation.


    So there was no significant change when drawing qi into his body.


    "Congratulations, Brother!¡±


    "Congratulations on stepping onto the path of cultivation, Brother!¡±


    The few children beside him revealed looks of envy and voiced their congratulations.


    "Well done.¡±


    "This is your reward from Dad; when you reach the Third Level Energy Refinement, you¡¯ll be able to control a flying sword.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a flying sword from his storage bag and handed it to his son.


    He had gathered a pile of magic artifacts from slaying a robber cultivator in Red Leaf Valley.


    These artifacts, which he found inconvenient to handle in the Red Leaf Valley Market, he had kept with him.


    Thinking it over, he was too lazy to deal with them anymore.


    He decided to use them as rewards for his children.


    After all, these artifacts had no markings and were not forged by any Artifact Refining Master, so they wouldn¡¯t be recognized as stolen goods.


    "Thank you, Dad!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s eyes lit up at the sight of the flying sword, and his face was full of joy.


    As a cultivator, who didn¡¯t dream of possessing their own flying sword?


    Previously, when Lu Changsheng rewarded a flying sword to Lu Xianzhi, it made all his siblings envious.


    "Quanzhen, you must work hard in the future.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen watched the scene happily, patted her son¡¯s head encouragingly.


    "Mom, rest assured.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen nodded firmly.


    After seeing that his son Lu Quanzhen had completed drawing qi into his body, Lu Changsheng stayed a few more days before returning to Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Lu Miaoge had already begun switching her cultivation of the ¡°Profound Water Art¡± to the ¡°Saturn Solar Sword Technique.¡±


    But changing cultivation techniques was no small endeavor.


    Originally, when Lu Changsheng was at Seventh Level Energy Refinement and cultivating the non-attribute ¡°Returning Origin Technique,¡± it took him four months to switch techniques.


    Although Lu Miaoge¡¯s two cultivation techniques were both water attribute, switching between them was actually less efficient than for a non-attribute technique like the ¡°Returning Origin Technique.¡±


    With her Ninth Level Energy Refinement cultivation, it was estimated she would need about half a year to complete the switch.


    ¡­


    Half a year later, inside the practice room on Qingzhu Mountain.


    "Phew, I¡¯ve finally completed the refinement of this Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi,¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the exquisite and smooth Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi before him, which seemed divinely crafted, and joy appeared on his face.


    Normally, he would have finished refining the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi much earlier,


    But due to various trivial matters, and the dual cultivation with Xiao Xiyue and so forth, it was only now he had completed the refinement of this heavenly spiritual treasure. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi is a heavenly spiritual treasure, and I plan to integrate and refine it into my life-bound treasured bone.¡±


    "Therefore, to be safe, it¡¯s better to solidify this Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi into my chest bone,¡±


    Lu Changsheng had long made plans for the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi.


    He intended to consolidate it into his chest bone first.


    Wait until he broke through the fifth layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique, then he¡¯d thoroughly integrate the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi with the Baogu Method into his life-bound treasured bone.


    Once the life-bound treasured bone was formed, henceforth, the chest bone would be the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, and the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi would be his chest bone.


    In that way, he would be able to attain the Nine Great Divine Abilities of the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi permanently.


    "Chuh!¡±


    Lu Changsheng unbuttoned his magical robe to reveal his muscular, sculpted chest, and with a light shout,


    The Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art circulated, preparing to extract the Black Dragon Magical Bead currently in his chest bone.

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    As the cultivation technique circulated, a treasure light flowed around his chest, and the imprint of the Black Dragon Magical Bead gradually surfaced, becoming clearly visible.The treasure light flowed, dazzling and splendid; flesh crawled as the Black Dragon Magical Bead slowly emerged from his chest.


    This process was exceedingly slow and also extremely painful.


    After a long time, Lu Changsheng finally extracted the Black Dragon Magical Bead from his breastbone.


    "Huff puff puff¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng rubbed his breastbone, gasping for breath and feeling somewhat fatigued.


    At this moment, the Black Dragon Magical Bead¡¯s dark light was dimmed.


    Inside, the miniature flood dragon was even more listless, on its last breath.


    Naturally, Lu Changsheng knew that this Black Dragon Magical Bead, which had accompanied him for ten years, had its origin source depleted by half.


    The once middle-grade magical treasure now couldn¡¯t even be counted as a lower-grade one; it was only a half-ruined magical treasure.


    If he continued to use it for cultivating the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, he estimated that in another decade, once the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art was cultivated to the fifth layer, this Black Dragon Magical Bead would be completely spent.


    "Merely ten years have let me cultivate the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art from the first layer to now; it was worth it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Black Dragon Magical Bead in his hand and let out a light breath.


    He didn¡¯t feel any heartache.


    In his view, this Black Dragon Magical Bead had allowed him to cultivate the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art to this level in just ten years, which was quite acceptable.


    After all, since the magical treasure was integrated into his body, he hadn¡¯t spent any time cultivating this technique.


    It had been entirely automatic.


    During this period, it had also been used to nurture his Treasure Bones.


    Under such circumstances, he could accept a higher cost.


    He took an elixir medicine and began to circulate his cultivation to recover his state.


    Just now, extracting the Black Dragon Magical Bead had also taken a significant toll on him.


    What followed, the integration of the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, was also a major undertaking.


    He had to maintain his peak condition.


    One day later.


    "Chi!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, fully restored and energized, began to integrate the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi into his body.


    It took him a full three days to successfully integrate the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi into his body, causing a nine-colored ruyi pattern to appear on his chest.


    The instant he completed the integration, Lu Changsheng immediately felt an immense force surge from his chest, refining his flesh, blood vessels, and bones.


    This effect was completely two or three times that of the Black Dragon Magical Bead.


    The reason it was only two to three times more was simply because this efficiency had already reached the limit of his physical body.


    Any further increase would place a burden on his physique.


    "Hiss, unworthy as it is to be called a Celestial Spiritual Treasure, with this Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, I¡¯m afraid that in three or four years, my Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art will be able to break through the fifth layer!¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently stroked the area on his chest, his joyful eyes revealing a look of anticipation.


    After all, the Nine Great Divine Abilities of the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi were something he coveted greatly.


    Once the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi is refined into his Life-bound Treasured Bone, these nine divine abilities would also become his innate divine abilities.


    His strength would then see an overall enhancement.


    Unlike before with the Black Dragon Magical Bead, where the ¡®Baogu Method¡¯ after years of nurturing through the magical treasure could only unleash one strike of the Treasure Bones¡¯ power.


    Once the power of the Treasure Bones was exhausted, it needed to be nurtured anew.


    After resting for three days, Lu Changsheng re-integrated the Black Dragon Treasure Bead into his left hand.


    Although with the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi now, whether he needed this Black Dragon Magical Bead was irrelevant.


    But since the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi was ultimately to be refined into his Life-bound Treasured Bone, the less origin source that was lost, the better.


    After finishing his task, he glanced at the Golden Armor Bean Mother in his courtyard.


    Under the nurturing of the three-colored soil, initial results were showing, as the bean sprouts began to sprout leaves faintly.


    It should be noted that this Golden Armor Bean Mother had only been planted for two years.


    Satisfied with the progress, Lu Changsheng nodded and then rode the Iron Feather Eagle back to Red Leaf Valley Market.


    This half-year, besides occasionally visiting his wife and children in Ruyi Prefecture, he had been mostly at Qingzhu Mountain or Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Due to the prior incident with the robber cultivator, the traffic at Red Leaf Valley Market had significantly declined.


    This had affected the business of his ¡®Peace Talisman Hall¡¯ as well.


    However, the impact wasn¡¯t major.


    The main income of his shop came from the five supreme talismans he issued each month.


    The total income of the entire shop didn¡¯t compare to the profit from these five supreme talismans.


    "Sister Miaoge, you have completed your cultivation technique transition.¡±


    Upon arriving at the Spiritual Talisman Shop, Lu Changsheng saw Lu Miaoge and could tell at a glance that her spiritual power had all transformed into the Saturn Solar Spiritual Energy.


    "I was actually planning to tell you this good news, but I didn¡¯t expect you, Changsheng, to notice it right away,¡± said Lu Miaoge, her elegant and gentle demeanor as serene as water.


    "I also cultivate this technique, so I can easily sense it,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a light laugh.


    He continued to inquire, ¡°Sister Miaoge, how much did your cultivation level get affected by completing the technique transition?¡±


    Generally, transitioning to a new cultivation technique incurs some loss.


    "This technique and the previously cultivated Xuan Yuan Jue are both water-attribute cultivation techniques, so the loss wasn¡¯t much, roughly twenty percent,¡± she said.


    "Although twenty percent was lost, I can feel my spiritual power is twenty percent more profound,¡± Lu Miaoge said excitedly, her beautiful eyes shimmering. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She could clearly sense the sophistication and power of the ¡°Saturn Solar Sword Technique.¡±


    "That¡¯s good,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded, thinking the loss was manageable.


    After all, compared to the foundation increase, this slight setback in cultivation wasn¡¯t significant¡ªit could be recovered with a bit more time and effort.


    Afterward, he also further instructed and taught Lu Miaoge about the cultivation of the ¡°Saturn Solar Sword Technique¡± as well as the accompanying techniques.

 Chapter 188: Encountering the Girl You Like, Bring Them All Back

    Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, another half year had passed.Over this half year, Lu Changsheng¡¯s life remained as monotonous yet fulfilling as ever.


    Every day, he practiced cultivation, crafted talismans, produced offspring, and then dual cultivated with Xiao Xiyue.


    In this year, he had nine more children, bringing the total to one hundred and thirty-eight.


    And after such a long time of dual cultivation, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Dao Foundation was almost fully restored.


    Inside the cave abode, accompanied by a low roar and a soft moan, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue ended their cultivation.


    The two quietly embraced each other, savoring the lingering feelings afterwards.


    "Changsheng, after two or three more times, the cracks and fissures in my Dao Foundation should be able to heal,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said softly while snuggled against Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest, her face blushing.


    These two or three times, naturally, didn¡¯t just refer to dual cultivation, but to the restoration of the Dao Foundation through the Yin Yang Energies.


    "Let me take a look.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng took Xiao Xiyue¡¯s wrist and inspected her Dao Foundation with his Divine Sense.


    The cracks and fissures on the Dao pedestal were almost invisible now.


    "It seems to be really fast. Xi Yue, didn¡¯t you say that my Yin Yang Energies, not only repair the Dao Foundation, but also resonate with your Dao Foundation, resulting in a transformation?¡±


    "Can you feel how much longer it will take to undergo this change?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, playing with the full and silky skin, piled up like snow, asked out loud.


    "I feel that when my Dao Foundation is completely repaired, it will undergo some kind of change,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said.


    "Oh, that¡¯s quite a fortunate turn of events, congratulations to you, Xi Yue,¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled softly.


    "Changsheng, aren¡¯t you worried that I¡¯ll leave you once my Dao Foundation is fully restored?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue, seeing the casual look on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face, pouted slightly.


    "I¡¯ve said before, I will respect all of your choices,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a sincere look in his eyes.


    "Hmph, Xi Yue doesn¡¯t believe it. You must be saying one thing and thinking another, convinced that I surely can¡¯t escape the palm of your hand,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue snorted softly.


    Her mind was sharp and clear, and having been with Lu Changsheng for so long, she had realized that he was not one to let go easily; deep down, he was incredibly possessive and imperious.


    These words were just to comfort herself, not wanting to make herself feel upset.


    "Of course, while I do respect you, how could my love for Xi Yue be something I can just let go of so easily,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a wry smile.


    As the two were having a tender conversation, a system notification sounded in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    [Congratulations to the host for your first offspring to break through to the Martial Dao Innate, resulting in Bloodline Effect: 5% increase in the probability of offspring reproduction, and one lottery draw opportunity!]


    As the system notification sounded, a surge of vital energy force suddenly entered Lu Changsheng¡¯s body out of thin air.


    This strength of an Innate Martial Artist brought no significant enhancement to Lu Changsheng, who had cultivated the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique to the Fourth Level.


    The improvement it brought was minute.


    However, compared to the feedback when Lu Xianzhi and Lu Quanzhen completed their Qi introduction, it was much stronger.


    "Ping¡¯an has broken through to the Innate level,¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused momentarily in thought.


    He knew it was his son Lu Ping¡¯an who had broken through to the Martial Dao Innate.


    When he had returned to Ruyi Prefecture previously, Lu Ping¡¯an had told him that he would be able to break through to the Martial Dao Innate in a few months.


    Counting the time, it was indeed about right.


    It had not occurred to Lu Changsheng that the children¡¯s breakthrough to Martial Dao Innate would also come with system achievement rewards.


    In the past, when his children practiced martial arts, the system had not prompted anything, and the strength displayed on the panel was marked as ¡®none.¡¯


    He had thought that there was no system achievement reward in this regard.


    Only after the system notification sounded did he realize that only after reaching the Martial Dao Innate does it meet the condition for triggering achievement rewards.


    "It seems that in the system achievements, one is considered to have only started martial arts upon the breakthrough to the Innate level, corresponding to a cultivator¡¯s introduction of Qi into the body,¡±


    "For ordinary people, achieving the Martial Dao Innate is extremely difficult, but for me, as long as I am willing to spend money and the children are willing to train, they can basically achieve the Martial Dao Innate by the age of twenty,¡±


    "Indeed, the system achievement rewards cannot depend solely on having children; it is necessary to foster their development,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He had his children practice martial arts, partly with the idea of enhancing his own martial strength.


    However, as his own strength improved, he became less focused on this idea.


    Raising his children in martial arts had more to do with strengthening their bodies.


    Moreover, it gave them the ability to protect themselves in case of danger in the secular world.


    "Previously it was the increase in probability of Spiritual Root amongst the offspring, now it¡¯s an increase in the probability of offspring reproduction,¡±


    "Every time a cultivator breaks through a cultivation realm, reproduction becomes more difficult,¡±


    "I wonder how significant this 5% probability increase is,¡±


    "Moreover, this increase in probability is probably only on my part,¡±


    "But the difficulty of cultivators conceiving increases after gaining strength, and it¡¯s the same for both male and female cultivators,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the increase of 5% probability for offspring reproduction on the system prompt, pondered silently.


    He knew that each major realm breakthrough made reproduction more difficult for cultivators.


    But he had no way to judge just how much more difficult it had become.


    And there were no records of this in the Cultivation World.


    After all, everyone practices different Cultivation Techniques, condenses different Dao Foundations, has different personal situations, and the final outcomes could be different.


    Moreover, not many cultivators would study such matters.


    "Changsheng, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Just then, Xiao Xiyue noticed Lu Changsheng was slightly lost in thought and asked.


    "Nothing, I was just thinking about something,¡± S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng, hearing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s voice, immediately came back to reality and chuckled.


    Hearing his response, Xiao Xiyue did not inquire further.


    The two continued to chat leisurely for a while and then lay down to sleep in each other¡¯s arms.


    ¡­


    The next day, Lu Changsheng left Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cave abode and went to his own Peace Talisman Hall.

 Chapter 189: Encountering the Girl You Like, Bring Them All Back (2)

    ¡°`Although he did not often come here, he still had his own meditation room and talisman room on the third floor.


    "System, draw a lottery.¡±


    After arriving at the third-floor meditation room, Lu Changsheng silently evoked in his heart.


    Immediately, the System¡¯s lottery wheel appeared.


    "Start the draw.¡±


    Then, a golden light began to rapidly spin on the lottery wheel.


    Moments later, the golden light slowly came to a stop on ¡®Other¡¯.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host on obtaining the Gu Insect ¡®Hope Gu¡¯!]


    [The reward has been sent to the System Space, and the host can check it at any time]


    A thumb-sized pattern, resembling a light orb, emerged from the big wheel along with the sound of a system prompt.


    "Gu Insect, Hope Gu?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow upon seeing this reward.


    Having the Peach Blossom Gu before, he subconsciously felt good about Gu Insects.


    After all, among the more than twenty previous lottery items, the Peach Blossom Gu could be considered a good reward.


    It not only improved one¡¯s appearance and temperament but also subtly enhanced one¡¯s peach blossom luck.


    It could also guard the sea of consciousness, fear no other Gu insect effects, and resist Divine Sense attacks.


    "Just the name Hope Gu sounds strange.¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, unable to guess the effect of the Gu based on the name alone.


    Right away, his Mental Spirit stirred slightly as he looked toward the System Space.


    [Gu Insect: Hope Gu]


    [Quality: Celestial Spiritual Gu]


    [Description: A miraculous Gu naturally born between heaven and earth that can endow mortals with enlightenment and give birth to the Spiritual Root. As long as there is hope, miracles can happen.]


    "Enabling mortals to gain enlightenment and produce Spiritual Roots!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat upon seeing the explanation for the Hope Gu.


    Long ago, he had perused books looking for information on how mortals could cultivate and beget Spiritual Roots.


    But there were no relevant records at all.


    He knew that it was virtually impossible for mortals to practice cultivation.


    And treasures that could bestow Spiritual Roots on mortals could only be encountered after reaching the Nascent Soul Stage.


    Although he had thought that with the System, he might obtain such treasures and enable mortals to practice cultivation and develop Spiritual Roots,


    Lu Changsheng did not hold too much hope.


    After all, where there¡¯s hope, there can also be disappointment.


    Of course, Lu Changsheng could not deny that he did not have a strong obsession with this aspect.


    "Hope Gu.¡±


    "A ray of hope, huh?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the Hope Gu in the System Space, recalled taking Lu Ping¡¯an and others to test for Spiritual Roots.


    After finding no Spiritual Roots, the children returned home with downcast faces.


    Then Lu Ping¡¯an looked up with hopeful eyes and asked if one couldn¡¯t become a cultivator without a Spiritual Root.


    "This Hope Gu, can it only enlighten one person, or¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s Mental Spirit stirred slightly and he extracted the Hope Gu from the System.


    Suddenly, the Hope Gu, the size of a thumb and resembling an orb of light, appeared in his hand.


    The details about the Hope Gu entered his mind.


    Just like the Peach Blossom Gu, it could only be used once, enabling a person to gain enlightenment and produce a Spiritual Root.


    As for the quality of the engendered Spiritual Root, it would depend on the individual¡¯s circumstances, and be influenced by one¡¯s physical condition and the intensity of hope in their heart.


    Besides enlightenment and the production of Spiritual Roots, the Hope Gu had another effect.


    That is, in the face of desperate situations, as long as hope remained unextinguished in one¡¯s heart, the Gu could forcibly trigger one¡¯s potential.


    "Sigh!¡±


    "I¡¯ll give this Hope Gu to Ping¡¯an.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Hope Gu in his hand and let out a breath.


    He planned to give the Hope Gu to his eldest son, Lu Ping¡¯an.


    This was his first son.


    He had been brought up from a young age, to whom he had devoted much affection.


    Moreover, this son had always been a source of pride and peace of mind.


    Now that Lu Ping¡¯an had broken through to the Martial Dao Innate and obtained a lottery draw, it seemed like a stroke of fate that he got the Hope Gu.


    "However, the Hope Gu¡¯s ability to enlighten mortals and engender Spiritual Roots is too shocking to the world.¡±


    "If I use the Hope Gu to enlighten Ping¡¯an now, it might attract trouble.¡±


    "And there¡¯s the issue of inequality, not just scarcity.¡± sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "The Hope Gu is just one, only able to grant a Spiritual Root to one person.¡±


    "Other children, who once thought Spiritual Roots were innate and had accepted reality, may now become upset and resentful upon seeing Ping¡¯an with a Spiritual Root.¡±


    "Therefore, the existence of the Hope Gu must absolutely be kept a secret.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.


    He knew many of his children had dreams of cultivation.


    Or rather, having been born on Qing Zhu Mountain and raised in such an environment, it was impossible for them not to aspire to become cultivators.


    But since Spiritual Roots are innate and they didn¡¯t possess them, accepting reality was their only option.


    If they saw that he enabled Lu Ping¡¯an to develop a Spiritual Root, it would easily upset the balance.


    Even his wives, upon knowing that he possessed such an object and chose to give it to Lu Ping¡¯an, would feel uncomfortable, even if they did not voice it.


    "Ping¡¯an has just broken through to the Innate level and is preparing to travel abroad for trials. It¡¯s a good opportunity for him to temper himself.¡±


    "Later on, I¡¯ll see how things go and decide whether to give him the Hope Gu.¡±


    "As for the Hope Gu matter, there¡¯s no need to let anyone know.¡±


    "After all, not every cup of water can be leveled.¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not think much of it.


    He was no longer the kind of person who would become overly anxious or sentimental over such issues.


    He already had plans for the Hope Gu in his mind.


    He prepared to wait until Lu Ping¡¯an went out to experience the world, and after some tempering, he would then decide whether to give him the Hope Gu.


    Moreover, what he had in mind was that if he used the Hope Gu to open Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s spiritual aperture and birth a Spiritual Root, his eldest son would have to live outside under a different identity from then on.


    He could no longer appear before the world as Lu Ping¡¯an.


    "A man is not guilty for carrying a gem, but the gem makes him a target.¡±


    "I should also visit Ruyi Prefecture later.¡±

 Chapter 190: Encountering the Girl You Like, Bring Them All Back (3)

    Lu Changsheng took out a jade box, stored the Hope Gu inside, and then placed it into the Spiritual Pet Bag.Initially, when Lu Ping¡¯an said he wanted to go out for training experiences, he told him to break through to the Innate level first.


    Now that he had broken through to Innate, he naturally wouldn¡¯t say much more.


    But with his son leaving home, as a father, there were naturally some things he needed to explain.


    ¡­


    After speaking with Lu Miaoge and Xiao Xiyue, Lu Changsheng rode the Iron Feather Eagle back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    After dealing with some minor matters and staying for half a month on Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng took Bai Ling with him to Ruyi Prefecture.


    By now, Bai Ling¡¯s Cultivation Level had reached the Third Level of Qi Refinement.


    It was estimated that before long, she would break through to the Fourth Level of Qi Refinement.


    This rate of progress was truly astonishing.


    Lu Changsheng guessed that his earlier assumption of Bai Ling having a high-grade Spiritual Root was actually an underestimation.


    Given Bai Ling¡¯s speed of cultivation, she was likely to reach Perfection in Qi Refinement and be ready for Foundation Establishment in her twenties.


    "Ling¡¯er, aren¡¯t you bored being at Qingzhu Mountain every day?¡±


    As the Iron Feather Eagle soared through the sky, Lu Changsheng asked Bai Ling.


    "Not at all! Everyone here is so nice. Sister Yun, Sister Zhenzhen, Sister Zhiyue¡­ they all treat me so well¡­¡±


    "And Ruyi, Xiaoru, Qing Shan, and Xiao Zhu often play with me too¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Bai Ling immediately responded cheerfully.


    In her eyes, Qingzhu Mountain was nothing short of a paradise on earth.


    Not only did they not dislike or shun her here, but they also liked her very much, took care of her, and played with her.


    So, after spending a little over a year on Qingzhu Mountain, Bai Ling¡¯s personality had become much more cheerful.


    She was no longer the same as before, socially anxious and tense when meeting people, her face timid and afraid.


    Of course, this cheerfulness was currently limited to being within Lu Changsheng¡¯s estate.


    In front of the wives, maids, and children of Lu Changsheng.


    Once she stepped outside the estate, facing other people on Qingzhu Mountain, she became quiet and reticent again.


    But it was already much better than before.


    "That¡¯s good. If there¡¯s anything, you can talk directly to your Sister Yun.


    If it¡¯s not convenient, you can also talk directly to your brother.¡±


    Seeing Bai Ling¡¯s happy face, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile gently.


    He rubbed the little girl¡¯s head, which was adorned with two buns.


    This had become a habit of his.


    And Bai Ling thoroughly enjoyed being affectionately rubbed on the head by him.


    Three days later, the two arrived at Ruyi County City.


    Walking along the bustling streets of Ruyi County City, witnessing the passing crowds, the little girl became instantly nervous, holding tightly to Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand.


    "Big brother is here.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng gently squeezed her soft little hand and smiled warmly.


    Looking at Lu Changsheng¡¯s handsome and unsurpassed appearance, his dashing and transcendent aura, and his warm and gentle smile, Bai Ling pursed her lips, feeling much of her tension dissipate.


    It was only with Lu Changsheng by her side that she dared to walk on such a busy street filled with people coming and going.


    If she were alone, she wouldn¡¯t have stepped out in a place with so many people.


    "My lord.¡±


    "Miss.¡±


    The two arrived at the Lu Residence.


    The steward and guards at the entrance of the residence promptly greeted them with a bow.


    "Mmm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded his head and entered the mansion with Bai Ling.


    "Dad, dad!¡±


    "Husband, Ling¡¯er!¡±


    Returning home was naturally a bustling affair.


    All the wives and children came to greet them.


    The first batch of children had all grown quite a bit.


    They no longer clung affectionately like they did when they were little, eager to be hugged.


    As for the younger batch of children, due to spending less time together, their relationship with Lu Changsheng as a father was relatively less intimate.


    They greeted their father with respectful salutes.


    After briefly caring for and greeting his wives and children, and seeing that most of the people had dispersed, Lu Changsheng looked towards his son Lu Ping¡¯an, who had been standing silently by the side.


    "Ping¡¯an, why are you standing there looking lost? Is there something you want to talk to Dad about?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a light chuckle.


    He knew his son wanted to tell him about his breakthrough to the Innate level.


    But he hadn¡¯t spoken up as there were always people around.


    "Dad, I¡¯ve broken through to the Innate level!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an immediately said with a beaming smile.


    "Breaking through to the Innate level, not bad, not bad, worthy of being my son.


    I remember you¡¯re just over a month shy of turning sixteen.¡±


    "Tsk tsk tsk, breaking through to the Martial Dao Innate level before sixteen, you¡¯d be considered a genius in the martial world.¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted his son¡¯s shoulder and said with a beaming smile, observing his son closely.


    Thanks to practicing martial arts from a young age, Lu Ping¡¯an had a very robust stature.


    But he didn¡¯t appear overly muscular, exuding a feel of being tall and vigorous.


    His height was almost 1.75 meters, only slightly shorter than him.


    He guessed in another two years, the boy would catch up with him.


    The son¡¯s appearance couldn¡¯t be considered handsome, only fair.


    And he only bore a slight resemblance to his father¡¯s profile.


    This was entirely due to Lu Changsheng practicing the Immortal Beauty Technique and the improvements from Peach Blossom Gu.


    Moreover, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s features were fair with a hint of firmness and toughness.


    While Lu Changsheng himself was handsome and transcendent, smooth and jade-like.


    The father and son exuded completely different temperaments.


    "Hehe, it¡¯s all thanks to your upbringing, Dad.


    If it weren¡¯t for eating Spirit Rice and spiritual meals every day, how could my martial arts have progressed so quickly?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an scratched his head and said with a wide grin.


    "You mentioned before that you wanted to travel, and Dad told you to wait until you¡¯ve broken through to Innate. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Now that you¡¯ve achieved Innate, Dad naturally won¡¯t stop you. Do you have any plans in mind?¡±


    Lu Changsheng sat down with his son on the side and asked aloud.


    In truth, he wasn¡¯t very reassured about Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s journey outside.


    Because his son had a kind and honest nature.


    Under Lu Lanshu¡¯s education, although he had become somewhat shrewd, he was still straightforward.

 Chapter 191: Encountering the Girl You Like, Bring Them All Back (4)

    "I don¡¯t have any grand plans, just thinking of visiting Grandpa Li¡¯s place first.¡±"Instructor Zhao, Instructor Mu, and Uncle Li, Uncle Hong have all said that the Jianghu is dangerous. Before, Uncle Li mentioned that if I wanted to go out and travel, I could first go to the Crimson Whale Gang to see the perils of Jianghu and then decide whether or not I want to venture far.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an spoke honestly.


    "It¡¯s good that you have this idea; going to the Crimson Whale Gang to gain some experience is also a good start.¡±


    Hong Yi nodded in agreement upon hearing this.


    Because of their relationship with Hong Yi and Li Feiyu, the three families had much more interaction with each other.


    Under the care of Hong Yi, Li Feiyu¡¯s Crimson Whale Gang had been thriving, consistently handling Jianghu affairs for the Ruyi Marquis Mansion.


    It was not a bad idea for Lu Ping¡¯an to gain some experience at the Crimson Whale Gang, at least he would face some real situations.


    Otherwise, letting his son wander around aimlessly was something he, as a father, couldn¡¯t be at ease with.


    "Dad, there¡¯s just Mom¡¯s side that I¡¯ll need you to talk to.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed as he spoke.


    "What, she learned you wanted to travel and she objected, didn¡¯t she?¡±


    Lan Shu burst into laughter upon hearing this.


    His wife Lu Lanshu had the demeanor of a well-brought-up lady and naturally disliked her son engaging in fights and killings.


    Especially since Lu Ping¡¯an was the eldest son, she always hoped that he would read more, learn to conduct himself in society, and manage family affairs.


    Initially, she had consented to allow the child to practice martial arts because Lan Shu had said all the children were training for the sake of strengthening their bodies and maintaining health; otherwise, she would be reluctant to let Lu Ping¡¯an be engrossed in martial arts training.


    "I mentioned it to Mom before. Not only did she refuse, but she also said that I¡¯m not getting any younger and asked me what I think of Sister Xue¡¯er.¡±


    "But I¡¯ve always seen Sister Xue¡¯er as if she were my own sister.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said, feeling helpless.


    The Sister Xue¡¯er he referred to was named Li Xue¡¯er, the daughter of Li Feiyu.


    She was two years younger than Lu Ping¡¯an, gentle and sensible, also favored by Lu Lanshu.


    Therefore, she also wished for this young girl to become her daughter-in-law.


    "However, your mother is also right, you¡¯re indeed not young anymore.¡±


    Lan Shu stroked his chin and said.


    In this world, being married at sixteen was considered normal.


    Although Li Xue¡¯er was still a little young, Lan Shu had brought up the matter to set things in motion early on.


    "Dad¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s face immediately fell.


    "Alright, alright, I¡¯ll talk to her about your mom¡¯s side in a bit.¡±


    "However, it¡¯s true that you¡¯re old enough to start considering these things.¡±


    "If you don¡¯t like Xue¡¯er, that¡¯s fine; after all, you grew up together.¡±


    "When you go out to travel in the Jianghu in the future, if you meet a girl you like, be sure to bring her back, you understand?¡±


    Lan Shu said cheerfully.


    Although his children¡¯s children would also bring benefits to him,


    He might even be eligible for system achievement rewards.


    But Lan Shu would not pressure his children to marry and have children.


    If they were willing, that would be the best.


    He would give them considerable support and substantial rewards.


    If they didn¡¯t want to, he wouldn¡¯t force them, just letting things take their natural course.


    "Yes, Dad.¡±


    Seeing his father also address the matter, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s face showed resignation, as if he had deflated.


    "Don¡¯t look so down. Dad¡¯s not forcing you, just don¡¯t let a good match pass you by.¡±


    "Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll talk to your mother.¡±


    Lan Shu, seeing his son like this, gave the boy¡¯s head an affectionate yet exasperated tap.


    He suddenly understood the feelings of parents who urge their children to marry.


    If Lu Ping¡¯an wasn¡¯t getting married now, he wouldn¡¯t be in a hurry or worried;


    After all, he was still young.


    He had several children too.


    But if his children grew older and he only had one or two kids, then surely he would be a bit anxious.


    Soon after, the two of them came to the backyard.


    "Lanshu.¡±


    Lan Shu looked towards his wife Lu Lanshu.


    Lu Lanshu was the same age as him.


    They had been married for nearly seventeen years now.


    Although she didn¡¯t look as youthful as he did¡ªstill in his twenties¡ª


    She had taken beautifying elixirs and, thanks to the nourishment of Spirit Rice over a long period, her skin was white and delicate, her face as tender and lovely as a lotus flower, relatively untouched by the traces of time.


    Her figure was also slender and graceful, showing no signs of having given birth to three children.


    "My lord, Ping¡¯an.¡±


    Lu Lanshu, seeing her husband and son, walked forward gracefully. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Her hair was neatly coiffed, adorned with a jade hairpin on the side.


    Dressed in a light turquoise palace gown, she exuded an air of dignified grace.


    As the wife of Lan Shu, she had come to manage many affairs of the Lu Residence, developing an air of majestic elegance.


    "Lanshu, I already know about what¡¯s concerning Ping¡¯an.¡±


    "He¡¯s not young anymore. Since he wants to go out and see the world, let¡¯s allow him.¡±


    Lan Shu looked at his wife, taking her hand, and spoke warmly.


    He understood his wife¡¯s sentiments.


    She hoped that Lu Ping¡¯an would inherit the family¡¯s secular business.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Lanshu immediately glared at her son, causing Lu Ping¡¯an to lower his head, unable to look at his mother.


    She bit her lip and said, ¡°My lord, I really can¡¯t rest at ease with Ping¡¯an¡¯s character; if he goes out, who knows what will happen with all the fighting and killing out there¡­¡±


    Her reluctance to let Lu Ping¡¯an go out was not solely because she wanted her son to settle down early and take over the family business,


    But also because she knew what her son was like: easy to take advantage of and too naive for the outside world.


    "Lanshu, I understand how you feel, you hope for Ping¡¯an to be safe and sound. I, too, wish for Ping¡¯an to always be safe, which was why I chose his name with that intention.


    "But an eagle must eventually soar to the heavens, facing the abyss, the winds and the waves, alone. It¡¯s an essential part of growing up.¡±


    "Although Ping¡¯an could avoid these experiences, it¡¯s also a good thing if he¡¯s willing to face them.¡±


    "That way, I can trust him with more responsibilities in the future.¡±


    Lan Shu smiled gently, speaking to his wife.


    After a bit of casual conversation, Lu Lanshu finally nodded in agreement.


    Though it was extremely hard for her to let go,


    If Lan Shu spoke up, she couldn¡¯t continue to object.


    After all, Lan Shu was the head of the family.

 Chapter 192: Xiao Xiyue Is Pregnant, Revealing Second Rank Talisman Making!

    At the Lu Residence¡¯s back courtyard, the training ground."This is a low-grade attack talisman. Activate it with your true qi, then shoot it towards the target,¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out a stack of talismans, letting his son Lu Ping¡¯an get acquainted with their use.


    Since the child was going to travel far, as a father, he naturally prepared some self-defense measures.


    This was also one of the reasons he had Lu Ping¡¯an break through to Martial Dao Innate before leaving.


    Once Martial Dao Innate is achieved, a martial artist¡¯s true qi can also activate first grade middle-grade and low-grade talismans.


    "Yes, Dad,¡±


    After hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an took a Fire Bullet Talisman and activated it with his true qi.


    Instantly, the talisman transformed into a fire bullet and shot towards the iron target ahead.


    With a ¡®bang,¡¯ the iron target melted from the hit of the fire bullet.


    "Hiss, such formidable power. If I were to be hit by this fire bullet, I fear I¡¯d turn to ash,¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an was surprised at the fire bullet¡¯s power, his eyes filled with shock.


    He knew cultivators were very formidable.


    But he had never seen a cultivator¡¯s methods before.


    Now seeing the power of a simple talisman, he couldn¡¯t help but be astonished.


    "That¡¯s why when you¡¯re out and about, if you encounter a cultivator you must be extremely careful,¡±


    "If you meet a cultivator and there¡¯s no mortal enmity, you can also mention Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s name,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    Although Qingzhu Mountain was only a Foundation Establishment family,


    Such cultivation families still held a certain reputation and prestige in the secular world.


    Just like before, Hong Yi had also heard of Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s renown.


    "Dad, I understand,¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded earnestly.


    "This is a Fire Cloud Talisman, you must be very careful when using this talisman; otherwise, it¡¯s easy to injure yourself,¡±


    "This is a Rejuvenation Insignia. If you¡¯re injured, you can use the Rejuvenation Insignia to stop the bleeding and heal wounds,¡±


    "This is a Wooden Shield Talisman, which can transform into a wooden shield for defense,¡±


    "This is a Windwalking Talisman. If you encounter danger, you can use it on yourself or on your horse to speed up,¡±


    "These types of talismans belong to the defensive and assistance category; they won¡¯t hurt you, so you don¡¯t need to be so cautious,¡±


    Lu Changsheng informed his son about the remaining types of talismans and reminded him to remember their effects.


    "Dad, these many talismans, aren¡¯t they very expensive?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, seeing the thick stack of talismans his father had ¨C probably forty or fifty sheets, asked.


    Although he didn¡¯t understand much about cultivation,


    He occasionally interacted with those involved in that world and knew that cultivation materials were very precious.


    "Have you forgotten that your dad is a Talisman Master?¡±


    Lu Changsheng gave his son a tap on the head.


    After Lu Ping¡¯an practiced using each kind of talisman and understood their effects, Lu Changsheng handed him several vials and pots.


    They contained elixirs for healing wounds, recharging energy, among others.


    Although they were nothing to cultivators,


    They were all treasures within the secular world.


    "This pendant has a calming and protective effect,¡±


    "Remember, if this pendant activates automatically, you must run away immediately, understand?¡±


    "This soft armor is impenetrable by blade or spear, and it also has a protective effect; remember to wear it against your skin at all times,¡±


    Lu Changsheng then took out two magic artifacts.


    These two artifacts were also carefully selected from those he had acquired at the Red Leaf Valley Market before.


    He didn¡¯t give more, not because he was reluctant to do so.


    One reason was to not attract attention.


    These two artifacts could be worn on the body without others easily noticing.


    Moreover, most magic artifacts required mana to activate.


    Martial artists simply couldn¡¯t employ magic artifacts.


    Having these two was enough.


    "Thank you, Dad,¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked at the purple jade pendant and the silkworm soft armor in front of him, his face showing joy.


    "I don¡¯t need to elaborate the principle of not showing wealth, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke out.


    "Dad, rest assured, I understand these things,¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an used a nod to convey his understanding.


    "Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s pick out a good horse at your Uncle Hong¡¯s,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to his son.


    They then went to the Ruyi Marquis Mansion, where he caught up and chatted with Hong Yi.


    He talked about his son Lu Ping¡¯an and also about his son Lu Wuyu, asking Hong Yi to make arrangements.


    Hearing these words, Hong Yi naturally agreed to each request with pleasure.


    After staying in Ruyi Prefecture for more than half a month, sorting out various family matters, Lu Changsheng finally took Bai Ling back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡­


    Two months later.


    Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Inside a cave dwelling, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue finished dual cultivation.


    "Pop!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue rose and sat cross-legged, her visage cool, pure, majestic, and utterly sacred.


    Her ice-fleshed and jade-boned figure, with undertones of rosiness, looked like a fairy¡¯s form, a perfectly crafted work of art, too beautiful for words, bathed in a faint moonlight glow.


    Her graceful and elegant composure was filled with a holy air. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng knew that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Dao Foundation flaw had been perfected through his efforts and was now flawless.


    At that moment, with the Dao Foundation restored, a mysterious transformation had started happening to it, beginning to evolve.


    He sat quietly by her side, waiting for Xiao Xiyue to awaken.


    Time passed slowly.


    Half a month later.


    The long-lashed, meditating Xiao Xiyue fluttered her eyelids and slowly opened her cool moonlike eyes.


    "Changsheng,¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng in front of her, her eyes immediately softened.


    "Xi Yue, congratulations,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a faint smile, sensing the subtle changes in her aura, aware that her Dao Foundation had evolved.


    "It¡¯s all thanks to Lu Lang,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s eyes brimmed with happiness, her gaze tender and joyful.


    A Dao Foundation is the basis of one¡¯s cultivation,


    The more robust the Dao Foundation, the further one can go in the future.


    Now, not only was her Taiyin Mysterious Moon Dao Foundation flawlessly repaired,


    It had also experienced a mysterious change under the baptism of the Yin Yang Energies, advancing even further.

 Chapter 193: Xiao Xiyue Is Pregnant, Revealing Second Rank Talisman Making! (2)

    Naturally, it filled her with unparalleled joy."Hehe, this is our joint effort.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled.


    Then, curious, he asked, ¡°Xi Yue, what transformation has your Dao Foundation undergone?¡±


    "My Dao Foundation is now known as the Lunar Primordial Spirit Foundation.¡±


    "It allows me to absorb and refine nature¡¯s spiritual energy at an increased rate.¡±


    "And I can consume my Origin Source to transform nature¡¯s spiritual energy into Lunar Mana for my own replenishment.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue spoke out, describing the effects of her Dao Foundation¡¯s transformation.


    "The increased rate of absorbing and refining nature¡¯s spiritual energy, and the ability to consume the Origin Source to transform nature¡¯s spiritual energy into Lunar Mana.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded his head.


    He knew this effect sounded simple, but it was astonishing.


    The speed of absorbing and refining nature¡¯s spiritual energy improved both Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cultivation speed and recovery rate.


    And converting nature¡¯s spiritual energy into Lunar Mana meant that in times of crisis, when Mana was low, she could replenish it quickly.


    After all, not all cultivators were like him, with a Profound Origin Bead at their side, free to use Mana as they pleased.


    Most cultivators had to consider their Mana consumption on a regular basis.


    Between two cultivators of the same rank, the one with deeper and more enduring Mana would have a greater advantage.


    "Not bad, it seems much more powerful than my Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said cheerfully.


    "How could it compare to Lu Lang?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue leaned her pretty head against Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest and whispered softly.


    Indeed, after its transformation, her Dao Foundation produced remarkable effects.


    But to her, the effects of Lu Changsheng¡¯s Dao Foundation, which could repair someone else¡¯s Dao Foundation, were even more astonishing.


    "Xi Yue, what are your plans next?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired of Xiao Xiyue.


    From their previous conversation, he knew Xiao Xiyue had come down the mountain on an approved mission for external experience.


    She couldn¡¯t stay out forever.


    Now that her Dao Foundation¡¯s cracks were mended, she was likely preparing to return to the Sect.


    Xiao Xiyue was holding Lu Changsheng¡¯s slender and jade-like palm, comparing the sizes of their hands.


    Upon hearing this, she lifted her pretty head and, with a pitiable look, said, ¡°Is Lu Lang finding me bothersome, wanting to send me away?¡±


    "I never said that, I¡¯d actually prefer you to stay by my side forever.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a light chuckle, sniffing the fragrance from Xiao Xiyue¡¯s hair.


    "Hmph.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue let out a coquettish grunt, her fair cheeks blushing as she spoke softly, ¡°Lu Lang, wouldn¡¯t it be nice if Xi Yue bore you a child?¡±


    "What?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was taken aback, thinking he had heard wrong.


    But he immediately guessed Xiao Xiyue¡¯s thoughts.


    Did she feel that she couldn¡¯t repay the favor and wanted to have his child as compensation?


    "Xi Yue, there¡¯s no need for that.¡±


    Lu Changsheng frowned slightly.


    He did fancy the idea of having a few children with Xiao Xiyue.


    See what the children¡¯s Spiritual Root Talent would be.


    But feelings develop over time.


    After so many years together, they had built quite a relationship.


    To bear children simply to repay a debt of gratitude, he was unwilling to do so.


    Moreover, a child and the child¡¯s mother were things he could distinguish between.


    "It¡¯s not about repaying Lu Lang¡¯s favor with this,¡±


    "I just genuinely want to have a child with Lu Lang.¡±


    "That way, even if Xi Yue is gone in the future, this child can stay by Lu Lang¡¯s side.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue pursed her lips and spoke softly, sharing her thoughts.


    Back in Qingyun Market, Lu Changsheng had jokingly said if she felt bad, they should have a few children.


    After hearing that, the idea planted itself in her heart and started to grow.


    Gradually, she began to feel there was sense in what Lu Changsheng had said.


    Have a child to commemorate their relationship.


    If she were gone, the child would remain by Lu Changsheng¡¯s side for companionship.


    As for concerns about leaving and the child lacking a mother, she had come to terms with it.


    Firstly, with Lu Changsheng around, the child would surely not be bullied.


    Additionally, it wasn¡¯t as if she would sever all ties with Lu Changsheng and leave after giving birth.


    Only when preparing to attempt Core Formation would she need to truly penetrate the void of delusions and forget all attachments.


    She would still get to watch the child grow up.


    Furthermore, after all her experiences, she came to believe that forgetting all attachments didn¡¯t necessarily mean completely abandoning love and affection. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Xi Yue, if you have a child won¡¯t your master blame you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng voiced his concern.


    Having a child was an affair that wasn¡¯t too problematic for female cultivators, though it still had significant impacts.


    Three months into pregnancy, cultivation would become nearly impossible.


    In the later stages, it would affect their Cultivation Level, leaving them in a weakened state.


    And after giving birth, they¡¯d need to recover their vital energy for about a year or so.


    While the impact might seem negligible,


    For cultivators, the nature of this was different.


    After all, the prime age for giving birth is also the best age for cultivation.


    If they have several children, that time could be considered wasted.


    It would require much effort to make up for the lost time.


    And Lu Changsheng felt her master would blame her for a simple reason.


    The relationship between a master and disciple in this world was very intimate, like that of parents.


    Any parent seeing their child with a promising future suddenly have a baby might feel discontent.


    Especially within an Immortal Sect like Qingyun Sect.


    This was not just about having a child,


    But also about the disciple¡¯s heart for cultivation and worldly attachments.


    "We¡¯ll just keep it a secret from my master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said, her eyes downcast and her voice slightly guilty.


    She didn¡¯t dare let her master, Yun Wanshang, know about this matter.


    After all, she had previously sworn adamantly that she could break free from all ties with Lu Changsheng.

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    If Master knew how deep I¡¯ve fallen, that I¡¯m even having a child with Lu Changsheng, I dare not even imagine what she would do.Even if Master dotes on me, she would probably be furious.


    "Hehe, what if your Master finds out?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue with a smile and said.


    "Hmph, if you don¡¯t want to, then forget it.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue retorted with a snort.


    It took her a great deal of courage to say these words.


    After so many years of anticipation.


    She had waited until the day her Dao Foundation was fully repaired to tell Lu Changsheng.


    "Willing, I¡¯m naturally willing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly, leaned down gently, and captured Xiao Xiyue¡¯s lips.


    Now that she had expressed her feelings so clearly, he had no reservations anymore.


    Having a child, it would add yet another bond between him and Xiao Xiyue, another concern.


    ¡­


    In the following time, Lu Changsheng spent most of his days in the Hongye Marketplace, devoting himself to Xiao Xiyue.


    Perhaps because both were Foundation Establishment Cultivators, getting pregnant was much more difficult.


    After over a month of effort without any reaction.


    Having no other choice, Lu Changsheng had to resort to his secret technique, the ¡®Five Aggregates Proliferation Method.¡¯


    This secret method could be practiced by men to increase the likelihood of pregnancy.


    Women could also practice it to boost their chances.


    Both partners cultivating together would naturally double the effect.


    "Changsheng, I think I¡¯m pregnant.¡±


    And so, after another month of effort, Xiao Xiyue felt the signs of pregnancy and happily told Lu Changsheng.


    "We¡¯re pregnant!¡±


    At her words, delight immediately shone on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face.


    Xiao Xiyue had a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root and a Moonlight Spirit Body and was also a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    He too was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, with a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root and a Gengjin Spirit Body.


    Under such conditions, the chances were high that the child would be extraordinarily talented.


    Therefore, regarding the child in Xiao Xiyue¡¯s womb, he couldn¡¯t help but harbor some expectations.


    He looked forward to the child bringing them surprises. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Very good, Xi Yue, take extra care of yourself from now on. Is there anything in particular you want to eat?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said warmly.


    "I know.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng so happy and excited, Xiao Xiyue couldn¡¯t help but show a slightly annoyed smile on her gorgeous face.


    She thought to herself that Lu Changsheng truly loved children.


    Normally, when they were together, she seldom saw him so thrilled and excited.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng spent some time chatting with Xiao Xiyue, mentioning some prenatal care tips.


    He took her out of the cave dwelling to stroll around the streets and relax.


    After all, now that she was pregnant, maintaining both physical and mental health was a must.


    ¡­


    "As a Second Rank Talisman Master, it¡¯s about time I made it known.¡±


    After spending time with Xiao Xiyue, Lu Changsheng considered his progress in Talisman Making.


    He felt that the time was about right.


    Now that Xiao Xiyue was pregnant, he would need to devote more thought to this matter, and there was no point in delaying any further.


    Being a Second Rank Talisman Master would make acting more convenient.


    Soon after, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family¡¯s Spiritual Talisman Shop.


    After a chat with Lu Miaoge, and some conversation, he entered the Talisman Room and began crafting talismans.


    After a long while, Lu Changsheng stepped out of the Talisman Room with a newly crafted Second Rank Talisman in hand, a look of excitement and joy on his face.


    "Sister Miaoge, I did it!¡±


    "I¡¯ve successfully crafted a Second Rank Talisman!¡±


    Lu Changsheng stated, his face lit up with joy and excitement.


    He handed the Second Rank Talisman he held to Lu Miaoge for inspection.


    "A Second Rank Talisman!?¡±


    "Changsheng, you¡¯ve succeeded.¡±


    Lu Miaoge, her delicate and gentle features first stunned, then lit up with excitement too.


    She had always kept an eye on Lu Changsheng¡¯s progress in talisman crafting.


    Knowing that he was just one step away from becoming a Second Rank Talisman Master, she believed fervently that he could take that step.


    But hearing now that Lu Changsheng had advanced to a Second Rank Talisman Master still felt surreal, causing an irrepressible excitement and joy.


    After all, the difference between First Grade and Second Rank was like a chasm, vast as that between Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment.


    Now, having crossed this chasm and ascending from First Grade to Second Rank Talisman Master, how could she, his wife, not be thrilled?


    "Changsheng, I always knew you could do it, that you would make it.¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsheng with sparkling eyes, full of tenderness and love.


    "This time was just a fluke.¡±


    "But I believe, with time, I will be able to fully master this Second Rank Thunder Fire Talisman.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke, his voice carrying a hint of confidence.


    He, too, considered himself somewhat accomplished by now.


    If he kept being too modest, always speaking of luck, it would seem fake.


    "Yes, I believe you can do it, Changsheng.¡±


    "I¡¯ll go and inform the Family Head, Fourth Elder, and our ancestors about this news,¡± Lu Miaoge said excitedly.


    Advancing to Second Rank Talisman Master was an event that would merit a celebration for the whole Qingzhu Mountain.


    "I¡¯ll return to Qingzhu Mountain in a few days.¡±


    "So I¡¯ll tell Grandma myself when the time comes.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    He could imagine the Fourth Elder¡¯s feelings upon hearing about his promotion to Second Rank Talisman Master.


    The old man had always believed in him and eagerly anticipated the day he would become a Second Rank Talisman Master.


    "Alright, it is best for you to tell Grandma in person.¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded, her face still beaming with happiness.


    She also knew that the Fourth Elder would be overjoyed to hear the news.


    Once she calmed her emotions, she began examining the Second Rank Thunder Fire Talisman in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands.


    The lines on the talisman were not as smoothly executed as they could be, and the spiritual power was a bit unstable, making it seem slightly rough.


    But it was indeed a genuine Second Rank Talisman.


    Lu Miaoge held it in her hands, examining it over and over, the more she looked, the happier she became.


    Seeing his wife so, Lu Changsheng felt a deep satisfaction in his heart.

 Chapter 195: Grand Ceremony Celebration, Promoted to Fourth Grade Spiritual Root!

    Three days later.Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge returned to Qingzhu Mountain.


    "Husband, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    "Dad, Mom, Auntie.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge return, the wives and children of the Lu Family instantly created a commotion.


    Reunions with family were always bustling and after chatting and eating a meal together, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge stood up to pay their respects to the Fourth Elder.


    They were prepared to share the news of becoming a Second Rank Talisman Master with the Fourth Elder.


    "Yun¡¯er, call little Yun¡¯er and come visit Grandma with me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also called for his wife, Lu Miaoyun, and son, Lu Yun.


    Lately, the Fourth Elder¡¯s favorite had been her own son, Lu Yun.


    Lu Yun had also turned twelve, and two months earlier, he had begun Qi Refinement, achieving the induction of Qi into the body.


    Now, he had four children who had begun cultivation, achieving the induction of Qi into the body.


    But there was no new achievement reward triggered.


    This made Lu Changsheng quietly wonder in his heart if the number had to reach ten to trigger subsequent draws.


    At the same time, he was curious if his children could obtain a draw reward if they broke through to the middle stage of Qi Refinement.


    "Yes, Husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun was not at all surprised.


    Every time Lu Changsheng returned, he would pay a visit to the Fourth Elder.


    She immediately called over her son Lu Yun.


    However, hearing the news, their daughter Lu Yu also followed along.


    Facing this, she naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse and brought along the several children.


    The group arrived at the Fourth Elder¡¯s courtyard.


    "Changsheng, Yun¡¯er, Miaoge, why have all of you come?¡±


    The Fourth Elder, with her hair elegantly coiffed into a silver bun, was dressed in a deep azure robe, basking in the sun in the backyard.


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng and the others, a smile immediately graced her face.


    "We¡¯ve come to see you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    "Great Grandma.¡±


    The children approached the elderly woman and sweetly called out.


    "Ah, my dears¡­¡±


    The Fourth Elder looked at the children with a kindly smile, touched their heads, and retrieved Spirit Fruits and sweet treats from her Storage Bag.


    The butler Zizhu also came forward with tea.


    The family chatted with the elder.


    "Changsheng, how are your Talisman-Making Skills these days?¡±


    After chatting for a while, the Fourth Elder inquired about Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman-Making Skill.


    This was something she always cared to ask about every time.


    She worried that Lu Changsheng might divert his attention and neglect the Talisman Path.


    "Grandma, I came here this time to tell you that I¡¯ve successfully drawn a Second Rank Talisman.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a smile.


    "What, Changsheng, you¡­ you¡¯ve advanced to Second Rank Talisman Master!¡±


    The Fourth Elder was shocked and incredulous upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    Lu Miaoyun and the children at her side were also surprised and incredulously happy, looking at their husband and father.


    They naturally understood what successfully drawing a Second Rank Talisman signified.


    It meant that Lu Changsheng had stepped into Second Rank, essentially becoming a Second Rank Talisman Master.


    Currently, there was not a single Second Rank Talisman Master in all of Qingzhu Mountain.


    Yet now, their husband and father had become a Second Rank Talisman Master.


    The news filled them with boundless joy and pride.


    "Yes, Grandma.¡±


    "A few days ago, I was fortunate to successfully draw a Thunder Fire Talisman.¡±


    "So after arranging marketplace affairs with Sister Miaoge, I came back to tell you the news.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to the elder before him.


    After speaking, he handed over the Thunder Fire Talisman he had successfully drawn for the Fourth Elder to examine.


    The Fourth Elder took the Thunder Fire Talisman, inspecting it carefully and with great interest in her hands.


    The several youngsters, although they did not understand, were curious and peeked at the talisman.


    They had never seen a Second Rank Talisman before.


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    "Changsheng, you haven¡¯t let Grandma down.¡±


    After examining the talisman for a while, the Fourth Elder took a deep breath and expressed her approval repeatedly, her face beaming with joy and unable to contain her happiness.


    At her age, she had already seen and let go of many things.


    The only things she still kept in mind were the prosperity of the Family and the accomplishments of her descendants.


    Lu Changsheng, as her grandson-in-law, had been treated like her own grandson and was laden with her high expectations.


    Now, seeing that her beloved grandson had achieved the rank of Second Rank Talisman Master, she was truly delighted from the bottom of her heart.


    "This is also thanks to your continuous guidance, Grandma, as well as the Second Rank heritage and annotations on Talisman Making you gave me. Otherwise, Changsheng wouldn¡¯t have been able to reach this step so quickly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a beaming smile.


    "Hehe, you don¡¯t have to flatter Grandma, spouting these nice words.¡±


    "The fact that you¡¯ve reached this step is all thanks to your own efforts and talent. The help Grandma can offer is limited.¡±


    The Fourth Elder said with a laugh.


    She naturally knew that Lu Changsheng was flattering her.


    After all, she had never been stingy with her guidance and teaching for Lu Miaoge.


    Initially, she had even invested more effort in Lu Miaoge.


    Yet compared to Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge was clearly no match.


    "Have you told the Family Head about this matter?¡±


    The Fourth Elder asked aloud.


    "Not yet. Sister Miaoge and I just got back not long ago and came straight here to tell you the news.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied.


    "Changsheng, that¡¯s very thoughtful of you.¡±


    "Such a joyous occasion also needs to be reported to the Family Head and the elders, so the Family can hold a grand celebration.¡±


    The Fourth Elder said, holding her grandson-in-law¡¯s hand with a face full of gratification.


    Now that the Family had produced a Second Rank Talisman Master, they wouldn¡¯t keep it under wraps; a grand celebration was in order.


    Perhaps even a grand ceremony, inviting neighboring families, spreading the news far and wide, to elevate the Family¡¯s prestige.


    "A grand celebration for this seems a bit much.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a twitch in his mouth upon hearing this.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that merely advancing to a Second Rank Talisman Master would warrant a grand ceremony.


    Usually, at least a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment would warrant such a grand ceremony.


    "It¡¯s necessary, it¡¯s necessary. This is about becoming a Second Rank Talisman Master, our Lu Family¡¯s very first. It must be celebrated properly.¡±

 Chapter 196: Grand Ceremony Celebration, Promoted to Fourth Grade Spiritual Root! (2)

    The Fourth Elder said with a chuckle.Then, he looked at Lu Miaoge and said, ¡°Miaoge, how is your talisman making going now?¡±


    "Fourth Grandma, I am also preparing to try drawing Second Rank Talismans,¡± Lu Miaoge said with a gentle smile.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s usual guidance and teaching, she had also made continuous progress in talisman making.


    Now, in the realm of First Grade, she belonged to the top-level talisman masters and could attempt to practice Second Rank Talismans.


    "Very good, very good. You and Changsheng should communicate more; who knows, maybe our Lu Family will have two Second Grade Talisman Masters in the future,¡± the Fourth Elder said, feeling somewhat excited at the thought.


    Although a Second Grade Talisman Master wasn¡¯t as prestigious as a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.


    Their status and identity were still extraordinary.


    Even Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators would show them some respect.


    If Qingzhu Mountain had two Second Grade Talisman Masters stationed there, it would rise and prosper even more.


    "Don¡¯t worry, Grandma,¡± Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge said to the elder with a smile, nodding their agreement.


    "Congratulations to my husband on advancing to Second Grade Talisman Master!¡± At this moment, Lu Miaoyun also beamed with joy as she congratulated Lu Changsheng.


    Looking at her handsome husband before her, she couldn¡¯t help but remember how, when Lu Changsheng became a Middle Grade Talisman Master, the Family had arranged for her to marry him.


    More than a decade had passed in the blink of an eye.


    The once son-in-law of the Lu Family had become a Family Elder, advancing to Second Grade Talisman Master.


    This filled her heart with joy, but also with a tinge of melancholy.


    Feeling that her husband was so powerful and outstanding, yet her own cultivation level was still stuck at the bottleneck of the Sixth Level Energy Refinement, and she hardly had any way to help Lu Changsheng.


    "Congratulations, Daddy, congratulations, Daddy!¡± The children nearby also immediately congratulated Lu Changsheng.


    "Hahaha, very good, very good,¡± Lu Changsheng laughed and nodded.


    "Let¡¯s go, Changsheng. I¡¯ll take you to see the ancestor,¡± the Fourth Elder said, eager to announce the news to Lu Yuanzhong.


    "Yes, Grandma,¡± Lu Changsheng replied, as it was his first time seeing the elder in such a state, so he went along with her. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Straight away, the Fourth Elder took Lu Changsheng to the Qingzhu Great Hall to see the Family Head, Lu Miaochang.


    "What? Changsheng, you¡¯ve advanced to Second Grade Talisman Master!¡± The new Family Head of the Lu Family was equally overjoyed at the news of Lu Changsheng¡¯s advancement.


    After all, the addition of a Second Grade Talisman Master meant an increase in the depth of the Lu Family¡¯s resources.


    It would not only make the business of the Lu Family¡¯s Spirit Talisman shop better.


    But it would also add to their external deterrence.


    Moreover, they could attract some Talisman Master Guest Elders to serve the family through Lu Changsheng, the Second Grade Talisman Master.


    Immediately, he was thrilled and excited to send a message to Lu Yuanzhong.


    This Foundation Establishment Ancestor, Lu Yuanzhong, spent most of his days cultivating in seclusion deep in Qingzhu Valley.


    Except for major family matters.


    Or events like previously in Red Leaf Valley, such as auctions, he rarely went out.


    Soon after, an Escape Light from the depths of Qingzhu Valley flew towards them.


    It was the Lu Family Ancestor, Lu Yuanzhong.


    Through his Foundation Establishment Late Stage divine sense, Lu Changsheng recognized the Ancestor¡¯s cultivation level at a glance.


    Foundation Establishment Second Level.


    Considering the time, it was within expectations.


    It had been over seven years since the great battle between the Lu Family and the Chen Family.


    And by that time, Lu Yuanzhong had already broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    Now, seven or eight years later, advancing from the First Level to the Second Level of Foundation Establishment was quite normal.


    After all, like Energy Refinement, the small realms of First, Second, and Third Level of Foundation Establishment did not have bottlenecks.


    It was only when advancing from the Third to the Forth Level, from the early to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, that bottlenecks were encountered.


    "Fourth Aunt, Changsheng, you are here too, is there something wrong?¡± Lu Yuanzhong asked as he looked at everyone.


    Although he was the Lu Family Ancestor, he didn¡¯t usually put on airs in private.


    "Ancestor¡­¡± Lu Miaochang immediately relayed the information about Lu Changsheng becoming a Second Grade Talisman Master to Lu Yuanzhong.


    "A Second Grade Talisman Master!¡±


    "Very good, very good, excellent,¡± Lu Yuanzhong, the Foundation Establishment Ancestor, repeated, his eyes shining with delight as he praised the news.


    As the Familys Foundation Establishment Ancestor, the pressure on him was immense.


    The entire Family relied on him for support.


    He could not afford the slightest accident.


    If anything happened to him, the whole Family would be affected.


    Now, with Lu Changsheng as a Second Grade Talisman Master, at least the Family¡¯s outward circumstances would improve.


    After all, it was success with the Red Leaf Valley Chen Family that made them, and defeat by them as well.


    Initially, by relying on the defeat of the Chen Family to establish the Red Leaf Valley Marketplace, the Family gained a batch of Spirit Stone resources, setting them on an upward trajectory.


    But also because of this, Red Leaf Valley Marketplace was targeted by many forces.


    If the Lu Family encountered any trouble, those people would pounce like fierce tigers.


    "Changsheng, the joyous occasion of your advancement to Second Grade Talisman Master naturally calls for a grand celebration,¡± Lu Yuanzhong declared.


    "How about we choose an auspicious day to hold a ceremony, invite guests far and wide, and celebrate properly?¡± he suggested, looking at Lu Changsheng.


    His thoughts aligned with the Fourth Elder¡¯s.


    He hoped Lu Changsheng would hold a grand ceremony to announce it far and wide.


    To make sure the neighboring families knew that the Lu Family had a Second Grade Talisman Master in residence.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t say anything.


    If it were up to him, he wouldn¡¯t really want to make such a fuss.


    After all, it was only a Second Grade Talisman Master.


    No need for such splendor.


    But looking at Lu Yuanzhong, the Fourth Elder, and Lu Miaochang, he roughly understood their thoughts and meanings.


    The current situation of the Lu Family required a raise in the Family¡¯s prestige.


    A Second Grade Talisman Master could bring a significant increase in prestige for the Lu Family.


    "Ancestor, although I¡¯ve successfully drawn a Second Rank Talisman, the success rate is too low, so I don¡¯t consider myself a true Second Grade Talisman Master,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    "Therefore, in my view, the matter of this grand ceremony is not urgent,¡± he concluded.

 Chapter 197: Grand Ceremony Celebration, Promoted to Fourth Grade Spiritual Root! (3)

    ¡°`"Once I¡¯m more familiar with Second Rank Talismans and my success rate in Talisman Making improves, it won¡¯t be too late to hold the ceremony.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused for a moment.


    Since a grand ceremony was involved, there could be disruptions with people causing trouble, provocation, or even questioning it.


    Although he was equipped with Second Grade Talisman-Making Skills and feared no challenges or doubts,


    It wouldn¡¯t be good to show his remarkable abilities too soon after becoming a Second Grade Talisman Master.


    Therefore, he would wait and, should such a situation arise, he would be better prepared to address it.


    "Alright, let¡¯s follow Changsheng¡¯s suggestion.¡±


    "Just let Miaochang know when you¡¯re ready,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong said, nodding his head upon hearing this.


    He found Lu Changsheng¡¯s words to make sense.


    "Good, Changsheng, just let me know when you¡¯re ready,¡±


    Lu Miaochang immediately nodded and said.


    He also mentioned that if Lu Changsheng needed to draw from the family¡¯s Talisman Making materials, he could simply speak to him directly.


    As for the other benefits, since Lu Changsheng was already a Family Elder, there was no way to promote him further,


    They could only increase his monthly supply of materials for Second Grade Talisman Making.


    To this, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have much to say.


    He was aware that a family¡¯s resources were limited and that they couldn¡¯t completely dedicate them to supporting one person¡¯s advancement to Second Grade Talisman Master.


    That night.


    "Yun¡¯er, what¡¯s on your mind?¡±


    Lu Changsheng noticed that his wife, Lu Miaoyun, seemed to be preoccupied with thoughts.


    "Husband, am I useless?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun looked up with pursed lips and asked.


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this, had a hunch that his revealing of being a Second Grade Talisman Master today might have put pressure on Lu Miaoyun, making her feel insecure, so he couldn¡¯t help but think more about it.


    He immediately reassured his wife by holding her delicate shoulders, saying, ¡°How could that be? If it wasn¡¯t for you managing our home so well, how could I focus on cultivating the Talisman Path with such ease.¡±


    "You shouldn¡¯t overthink it. We are husband and wife, bound to progress together for the rest of our lives.¡±


    Lu Changsheng embraced his wife, comforting her with his warm voice.


    Despite typically being knowledgeable and sensible, the epitome of the wise matron managing the household well,


    Lu Changsheng knew that Lu Miaoyun was actually of a more delicate and gentle nature.


    Now, facing his situation, she, as his wife, felt some pressure, which made him think further.


    "Husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s moist and glossy lips barely parted as she stared blankly at her own husband.


    "Your husband is here, always by your side.¡±


    "Don¡¯t overthink things; if you have something on your mind, just speak to me about it directly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at her face, beautiful as the blooming flowers, and spoke with a tender voice.


    He wasn¡¯t a heartless man.


    Although marrying and having children were parts of his life, he would still fulfill his responsibilities. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A virtuous wife supports my lofty aspirations; in turn, I¡¯ll reward my virtuous wife with a wealth of gold.¡±


    "Husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s eyelashes trembled slightly as she called out softly, nestling into Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace.


    "Let¡¯s sleep.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled softly, revealing his wife¡¯s previously cute and naive side.


    "Mhm.¡±


    As Lu Miaoyun heard his words, she softly replied, the tic toc of her lashes indicating her tranquil state as she gradually fell asleep.


    Lu Changsheng watched his petite, lovely wife in his arms, listening to her steady breathing, feeling a profound sense of peace in his heart.


    ¡­


    Time flew like water, and in the blink of an eye, half a year passed.


    On this day, Lu Changsheng was accompanying Xiao Xiyue on a stroll through the streets.


    Being six months pregnant, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s belly was quite obvious now.


    And as the pregnancy progressed, this normally aloof and pure Fairy of the Moon Palace was no longer as indifferent as before.


    She would occasionally touch her protruding belly with a look of maternal radiance on her face.


    "Changsheng, the baby is kicking me.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said, acting coquettishly to Lu Changsheng as she felt the baby¡¯s movements.


    "Alright, I¡¯ve noted it, and once he is born, I¡¯ll discipline him for you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately stroked the Fairy¡¯s jade-like belly, speaking softly.


    "Humph, what kind of father holds a grudge against his own child?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said, pinching Lu Changsheng in response.


    "If someone bullies my wife, of course, I¡¯ll hold a grudge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng hummed.


    Just then, a mysterious tremor came, accompanied by the sound of a system notification.


    ¡°`


    [Congratulations, Host, for reaching a count of 35 descendants with Spiritual Roots, you have earned one lottery opportunity!]


    This mysterious vibration was not a fleeting one.


    Rather, it caused a tremor throughout his body, filling Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart with an indescribable joy.


    He knew that his Spiritual Root had ascended.


    It had advanced from a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root to a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root.


    "This child¡¯s Spiritual Root is at least a Fifth Grade, and possibly even a Fourth Grade!¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself with excitement.


    Previously, he had only three descendants with a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root.


    With such Lower Grade Spiritual Roots, it was somewhat difficult for his own Fifth Grade Spiritual Root to advance to a Fourth Grade.


    Now that his own Spiritual Root had directly advanced to Fourth Grade, he knew that this child¡¯s Spiritual Root was exceptionally good.


    "It¡¯s about time. After having one hundred and forty-one children, I¡¯ve finally had a stroke of good luck.¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.


    However, glancing at Xiao Xiyue beside him, he held his peace, reined in his spirit, and pretended as if nothing had happened, continuing to stroll with her casually.


    After the two had wandered for another half an hour, they returned to their cave dwelling.


    And at that time, Lu Changsheng went to the quiet room by himself.


    "System.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mentally called out.


    [Name: Lu Changsheng]


    [Identity: Ninth Elder of Qingzhu Mountain]


    [Cultivation Level: Foundation Establishment, First Layer]


    [Lifespan: 35/269]


    [Talent: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, Gengjin Body Constitution (Intermediate Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation Technique: Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, Yin Yang Harmony Technique, Immortal Beauty Technique]


    [Spells: Seven Luminaries Sword Light, Seven Luminaries Sword Shield, Seven Luminaries Sword Escape¡­]


    [Items: Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, Luminous Treasure Tree, Golden Armor Bean Mother, Black Dragon Magical Bead, Book of Malevolent Curses and Fates, Life-Substituting Talisman, Profound Origin Bead, Coagulation Crystal Elixir¡­]


    [Skills: Talisman Making (Second Rank), Puppetry (Second Rank), Spirit Slaughterer (Second Rank)]


    [Spiritual Pets: Nine Netherhound, Peach Blossom Gu, Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, Hope Gu]


    [Descendants: 141/144]


    "A Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, just one more step and I¡¯ll have an Upper Grade Spiritual Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the accurately displayed Fourth Grade Spiritual Root on the system panel, feeling elated.


    Then he glanced at the descendant section.


    With a slight move of his spirit, he found his newly born child.


    [Name: Unnamed]


    [Lifespan: 1/79]


    [Talent: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root]


    [Cultivation Level: None]


    "A Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, it really is a Fourth Grade!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at this child with great surprise.


    He had previously guessed that this child was at least a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root, and possibly even a Fourth Grade.


    Now, seeing it confirmed on the system panel, he was finally assured.


    "With a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, apart from Qingshan, this child has the best talent among all my children.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was very pleased.


    The most talented of his children was originally Lu Qingshan with a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, who possessed the Gengjin Body Constitution.


    This child¡¯s Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, although not as good as Lu Qingshan¡¯s, was still quite excellent.


    He believed that with his guidance, this child would have no trouble achieving Foundation Establishment in the future.


    "A Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, if I so desire, I could even consider sending him to an Immortal Sect later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Although he felt capable of nurturing the child himself, he also entertained the idea of diversifying.


    Some children he could cultivate at home, others he could send to Immortal Sects.


    This approach not only saved resources and provided better growth environments for the children, but could also expand the family¡¯s network of connections.


    Moreover, sending a child to the Qingyun Sect would mean Xiao Xiyue could help look after them.


    "However, there¡¯s a downside to everything; sending children to Immortal Sects would undoubtedly diminish their proximity and connection to the family.¡±


    "And sending them to Immortal Sects with all the competition and Sect responsibilities, it may not necessarily be better than being in the family.¡±


    "Well, that¡¯s still a ways off, no need to rush.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly, not dwelling on the matter.


    Mentally, he said: ¡°System, draw the lottery!¡±


    Since he was entitled to a lottery, he naturally wouldn¡¯t hold onto it, instead planning to use it right away.


    Immediately, the system¡¯s attribute panel blurred and transformed into the familiar lottery wheel.


    "Draw the lottery!¡±


    Looking at the lottery wheel, Lu Changsheng¡¯s spirit stirred as he began to participate in the draw.

 Chapter 198: Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock, the Mouse Sees the Sun Again!

    [Ding! Congratulations to the Host on obtaining the Magical Treasure: Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock!][The reward has been issued to the System Space, the Host can check it at any time]


    The golden light paused at the ¡®Magical Treasures¡¯ category.


    Immediately, a black chain with innumerable shadows emerged from the spinning wheel, accompanied by a system notification sound.


    "Magical Treasures?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the reward he won from the lottery, his eyebrows raising slightly.


    If it had been before, winning a magical treasure from the lottery would have felt quite nice.


    But now, with the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, the Black Dragon Magical Bead, and one magical treasure embryo, the speed of his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art had already reached its peak.


    He no longer felt anything for magical treasures.


    After all, with his current Foundation Establishment Cultivation, he couldn¡¯t activate a magical treasure.


    Other than using it for cultivating the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, it was practically useless, an utter superfluity.


    "However, one can never have too many magical treasures.¡±


    "Once I reach the late stage of Foundation Establishment, relying on the Profound Origin Bead, I should almost be able to activate magical treasures.¡±


    "Moreover. magical treasures can also be used by my children.¡±


    "If any of these children can cultivate the ¡®Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art¡¯, I can definitely let them infuse the magical treasures into their bodies to assist in their cultivation.¡±


    "Not only would it enable them to advance quickly, but it¡¯s also equivalent to me improving. A single magical treasure, double the benefits.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled softly, murmuring to himself.


    He planned to imprint the magical treasure into the body of whichever child could cultivate the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art in the future.


    After all, once the child cultivated, the effects would stack onto himself.


    The only issue now was that the children were young, and he wasn¡¯t quite willing to teach Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques to outsiders.


    Moreover, Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques were not so easy to practice.


    He had personally taught Lu Miaoge the Exquisite Level ¡®Saturn Solar Sword Technique¡¯ for nearly half a month before she gained a preliminary understanding.


    This Orthodox Level ¡®Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique¡¯ was countless times more difficult.


    In the process of cultivation, if there was any carelessness, it could lead to problems and injury to oneself.


    Therefore, he must be cautious and handle it with care.


    "Sigh, if only I could directly impart cultivation techniques to these children as well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed in his heart, feeling wistful.


    After relying on the system to inherit the ¡®Soul Dispersion Needle¡¯ from the Red Phoenix True Scripture, he profoundly appreciated how awesome it was to have techniques directly transmitted by the system.


    Otherwise, even if he understood all the principles and theories, practicing them was another matter entirely.


    Without further thought, Lu Changsheng looked toward the System Space.


    He was checking the Magical Treasure he had just won.


    [Magical Treasure: Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock]


    [Grade: Superior Quality Magical Treasure]


    [Description: Yin Ghost Celestial sought hundreds of demon warhorses that had battled through many wars and tortured them relentlessly, so that their resentful spirits would soar as they died, their souls not dissipating, and refined them into Yin Horses. Eventually. he infused the spirits of a hundred Yin Horses into the Towering Pagoda Chains, creating the ¡®Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock¡¯. When used against an enemy, the hundred Yin Horses charge fiercely. collapsing mountains and tearing the earth asunder, shattering both body and soul of the opponent.]


    "Superior quality Magical Treasure!¡±


    "Looks like it belongs to the Demonic Path Magical Treasure.¡±


    "Although the method of refining Demonic Path Magical Treasures is quite cruel, their power and effects are generally impressive.¡± S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "But this description really does illustrate the effectiveness. When facing an enemy, upon unleashing the magical treasure, a hundred Yin Horses barrel through with such force that mountains collapse and the earth splits, scattering the opponent¡¯s body and soul.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, examining the description of the Magical Treasure¡¯s effects.


    But after looking at it a couple of times, he didn¡¯t pay it much more attention,


    Letting the Magical Treasure remain in the System Space.


    He decided to take it out when it was needed in the future.


    "I wonder how much my Fourth Grade Spiritual Root has improved compared to before.¡±


    After the lottery draw, Lu Changsheng felt unenthusiastic, thinking about his recently advanced Fourth Grade Spiritual Root.


    He immediately closed his eyes and sat in meditation, with his heart open to heaven, channeling the ¡®Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture¡¯.


    "Hu!¡±


    After cultivating for an hour, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and exhaled a turbid breath.


    From the recent cultivation, he could clearly sense that his speed of cultivation had improved.


    About thirty percent compared to before.


    Although it was only thirty percent, this effect was already quite remarkable.


    It allowed his speed of cultivation to increase significantly.


    Moreover, apart from the speed of cultivation, having a superior Spiritual Root also made it easier to break through bottlenecks.


    "However, a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root only helps with minor bottlenecks.¡±


    "For my current situation, it won¡¯t have any noticeable effect on the major bottleneck of Core Formation in the future.¡±


    "If I could advance my Spiritual Root to a Heavenly Spiritual Root before Core Formation, then breaking through would pose no bottleneck at all.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He could not help but look forward to the day when he would be blessed with a stroke of luck, spawning a child with a Heavenly Spiritual Root.


    That way, his Spiritual Root would be perfected in one fell swoop, sparing him the slow grind.


    Shaking his head to dispel these impractical fantasies, Lu Changsheng stepped out of the meditation room.


    After chatting with Xiao Xiyue for a while, he left the cave dwelling and went to the Lu Family Spiritual Talisman Shop.


    "Daddy.¡±


    Upon arriving on the third floor, Lu Qingzhu, who was quietly reading a book by herself, saw Lu Changsheng and called out sweetly.


    "Little Zhu, where is your mother?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing his daughter alone, showed a gentle smile and asked.


    His daughter was six years old now, even more adorable in appearance.


    With her chubby and baby-soft cheeks, he couldn¡¯t help but pinch them.


    "Mommy is in the room drawing talismans.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu said in a sweet, milky voice.


    Guessing that there must be a customer who ordered or needed a specific talisman, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t go to disturb Lu Miaoge. He walked over and sat beside his daughter, asking, ¡°What are you looking at, Little Zhu?¡±


    "Daddy, look.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu handed the album she was holding to Lu Changsheng.

 Chapter 199: Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock, the Mouse Sees the Sun Again! (2)

    ¡°`This is a photo album.


    Inside is a forest teeming with all sorts of spiritual beasts living and playing.


    Since it¡¯s for young children¡¯s enlightenment, these spiritual beasts are relatively mild and adorable.


    There won¡¯t be any ferocious and terrifying demon beasts.


    "Little Zhu, do you know what this is?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, pointing to a purple parrot.


    Lu Qingzhu shook her head with a dazedly cute expression.


    Then she looked at Lu Changsheng with her innocent, wide eyes, waiting for him to introduce it.


    Lu Changsheng smiled at his daughter¡¯s antics.


    He ruffled her little head, which was tied into two buns, and said, ¡°This is a Purple Jade Parrot. It understands human language and can speak¡­¡±


    As he spoke, Lu Changsheng tapped the Purple Jade Parrot on the Jade Scroll.


    "Hello.¡±


    Immediately, the parrot let out a crisp greeting.


    "Oh, hello!¡±


    Lu Qingzhu responded with her dazedly cute voice.


    "If Little Zhu likes it, daddy will buy one for you,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to his daughter, who was exhibiting her adorable behavior.


    This Purple Jade Parrot was only a low-level demon beast, a type kept for ornamental purposes, and many cultivators domesticated them as pets to keep at home. They were also available for sale in the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    "Oh, daddy, this one,¡±


    Lu Qingzhu, hearing this, flipped through the album a couple of pages with her little hand, and pointed to a white-furred hamster to show Lu Changsheng.


    "Little Zhu, you like this kind?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was taken aback upon hearing this.


    He hadn¡¯t expected his daughter to prefer the white-furred hamster over the talking Purple Jade Parrot.


    But indeed, the white-furred hamster was quite cute.


    Its body was snow-white, fluffy, and had an adorable appearance, so it was normal for children to like it.


    "Eh,¡±


    At this moment, he remembered he had a similar-looking golden hamster in his spiritual pet bag.


    The Earth Spirit Mouse he had gotten from Meng Yibai.


    Since this Earth Spirit Mouse was stolen property, he had always kept it in the spiritual pet bag.


    Every now and then, he would throw a few Spirit-Rearing Pellets into the bag to feed it.


    "Little Zhu, how about this one?¡±


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng reached into the spiritual pet bag and pulled out the Earth Spirit Mouse.


    This Earth Spirit Mouse was about the same size as the white-furred hamster in the album, only the size of a palm.


    With golden fur and a harmlessly cute appearance, it was very adorable.


    "Squeak, squeak, squeak¡ª¡±


    The Earth Spirit Mouse, which hadn¡¯t breathed fresh air for more than three years in the spiritual pet bag, was finally seeing daylight again and started calling out happily.


    "Oh, a mousey.¡±


    Upon seeing the adorable Earth Spirit Mouse, Lu Qingzhu¡¯s sparkling eyes widened even further.


    Her little head moved slightly forward, and she leaned in to get a closer look at the Earth Spirit Mouse.


    "Behave yourself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, holding the hamster, gave it a few rubs and conveyed his thoughts to the Earth Spirit Mouse through the Beast Control Token.


    He clearly remembered that this Earth Spirit Mouse possessed no small amount of spiritual intelligence.


    It even knew how to acknowledge someone as an adoptive father.


    "Squeak, squeak, squeak.¡±


    The Earth Spirit Mouse immediately responded to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°`


    It showed that the mouse was the most well-behaved and sensible one.


    Lu Changsheng believed this as well.


    He dared to bring this Earth Spirit Mouse out for his daughter to play with because he had researched information about it and knew its temperament.


    Though it possessed an Earth Grade Bloodline,


    It was as timid as a mouse.


    Aside from running away, it wouldn¡¯t really fight.


    Its primary use was treasure hunting.


    It had an extremely keen sense of smell for Spiritual Medicine, heavenly materials and earthly treasures, or even for spirit minerals and Spirit Veins.


    It could also sniff a particular medicine, heavenly material, or earthly treasure, and as long as someone had touched the Spiritual Medicine or treasure within a short period, it could sniff them out.


    Plainly speaking, it was very sensitive to Spiritual Energy and Spiritual Mechanisms.


    "Come here, little Zhu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spread out his hand, letting his daughter touch the golden hamster.


    With him beside her, he wasn¡¯t worried about how the Earth Spirit Mouse would behave.


    If it did anything unexpected, he could stop it immediately.


    "Oh.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu stretched out her delicate little hand and carefully touched the Earth Spirit Mouse.


    Although the Earth Spirit Mouse was only palm-sized, for an adult that is,


    To a six-year-old little girl, it was still quite big.


    "Squeak, squeak, squeak.¡±


    The Earth Spirit Mouse played along well, realizing that this scary person brought it to entertain the human child.


    It immediately rubbed its little head against Lu Qingzhu¡¯s small hand.


    "Oh, Daddy.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu was startled, then grew bolder and petted the Earth Spirit Mouse, calling out to Lu Changsheng.


    "Here, you take it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and handed over the Earth Spirit Mouse to his daughter.


    "Oh.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu immediately cradled the golden hamster in her hands and rubbed it in her arms, her little face beaming with happiness.


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    The Earth Spirit Mouse continued to cooperate.


    "Little Zhu, you can feed it this.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out a bottle of Spirit Nourishing Pills, poured one out, and handed it to his daughter to feed to the Earth Spirit Mouse.


    After all, feeding a pet was also a form of joy.


    "Oh.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu cradled the Earth Spirit Mouse with one arm while feeding it the Spirit Nourishing Pill with the other.


    Immediately, the little golden hamster showed its two teeth, began nibbling on the elixir medicines, and happily ¡®squeaked.¡¯


    In its Spiritual Pet Bag, because Lu Changsheng was so busy he had forgotten about it, it often had to go without food.


    This made it learn to eat the Spirit Nourishing Pills sparingly.


    So, getting an extra meal today made it extremely happy.


    "Daddy, look.¡±


    After a while, Lu Qingzhu watched the Earth Spirit Mouse nibble on the elixir medicines by itself, her mouth forming a surprised ¡®O,¡¯ and called out to Lu Changsheng.


    "Little Zhu, do you like this mouse?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked his daughter.


    If his daughter said she liked it, he would give this Earth Spirit Mouse to Lu Qingzhu.


    After all, it was just sitting on him unused, so it would be better if it became a companion for his daughter.


    His daughter spent most of her time on Qingzhu Mountain and only occasionally visited the Red Leaf Valley Market.

 Chapter 200: Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock, the Mouse Sees the Sun Again! (3)

    He didn¡¯t have to worry about being targeted by Meng Yibai¡¯s False Core elder.After all, if the elder could really track him down through an Earth Spirit Mouse, he would have already done so.


    Moreover, although Earth Spirit Mice are rare, they aren¡¯t so rare that people would think too much upon seeing one.


    "Daddy, like.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu looked at the Earth Spirit Mouse in her hand, then turned towards Lu Changsheng, her sparkling eyes brimming with affection.


    "Since that¡¯s the case, Daddy will give this little mouse to my little Zhu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    "Oh, thank you, Daddy.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Qingzhu¡¯s little face showed her happiness.


    Then she put down the hamster, stood up, and reached out both her arms towards Lu Changsheng.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng picked up his daughter.


    "Mua!¡±


    Once picked up, Lu Qingzhu immediately planted a strong kiss on her daddy¡¯s face.


    She knew her daddy liked to kiss her cheeks to show his affection.


    So she kissed Lu Changsheng back to show her affection.


    "Hahaha, such a good girl, mua.¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed heartily, promptly nibbling on his daughter¡¯s chubby cheeks.


    "Changsheng, you¡¯re back.¡±


    "What¡¯s making you so happy?¡±


    At this moment, the door to the Talisman Room opened.


    Lu Miaoge, clad in a snow-white dress, her visage gentle and lovely, walked out.


    Seeing the father and daughter so joyous, a beautiful smile graced her face as she spoke.


    "Hehe, seeing my darling daughter and wife naturally makes me happy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    "Still so slick-tongued even though you¡¯re a father now.¡±


    Lu Miaoge responded with a quip, rolling her eyes affectionately at Lu Changsheng while smiling sweetly.


    "Oh, Mommy, mousey.¡±


    At that moment, Lu Qingzhu in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms pointed towards the Earth Spirit Mouse, which had finished gnawing on the Spirit Pill, and called out to Lu Miaoge.


    "Mousey?¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked to the side and instantly noticed the Earth Spirit Mouse.


    After scrutinizing it for a moment, she turned to Lu Changsheng and asked in surprise, ¡°Is this¡­ a Seeking Spirit Mouse?¡±


    In the Cultivation World, there were numerous spiritual beasts with treasure-seeking abilities.


    These were particularly common among rodents.


    Due to their similar appearance, it was difficult to distinguish between them.


    Therefore, many referred to these treasure-seeking rodent spiritual beasts collectively as Seeking Spirit Mice.


    "That¡¯s right, it¡¯s a Seeking Spirit Mouse.¡±


    "I saw this Seeking Spirit Mouse at a stall earlier and thought about buying it to look for treasure later, but then I realized that I hardly ever leave the house.¡±


    "Just now, seeing that little Zhu likes this type of hamster, I decided to give it to her as a companion,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded and explained without any concealment.


    After all, it¡¯s easy to recognize a Spirit Mouse with a Seeking Spirit Mouse bloodline; they typically have golden fur and are palm-sized.


    "This is such a waste; who spoils their daughter like you do, giving her a Seeking Spirit Mouse as a playmate?¡± Lu Miaoge said reproachfully upon hearing this.


    Seeking Spirit Mice might lack combat ability,


    But just their treasure-seeking effect alone made many families and powers eager to obtain them.


    Hence, spiritual beasts with treasure-seeking abilities generally had a high value.


    Although she didn¡¯t know how many Spirit Stones Lu Changsheng had spent, she felt it was a lavish expense.


    "As long as little Zhu is happy, that¡¯s all that matters,¡± Lu Changsheng smiled and said.


    "When little Zhu grows up and starts cultivating, who knows, she might find some treasures with this Seeking Spirit Mouse.¡±


    Every year, Qingzhu Mountain held a Spiritual Root testing ceremony.


    This year, Lu Qingzhu was tested at the ceremony and found to have a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root,


    Which relieved both Lu Yuanding and Lu Miaoge.


    They had feared the child would have no Spiritual Root and would have to be sent to live an ordinary life.


    Lu Qingshan also had his Spiritual Root aptitude tested,


    But it seemed the Qingzhu Mountain testing crystal was too shoddy, as it only confirmed the presence of a Spiritual Root,


    And failed to detect Lu Qingshan¡¯s Gengjin Body Constitution.


    Regarding this, Lu Changsheng theorized, aside from the poor quality of the testing crystal, it was also because Lu Qingshan¡¯s Gengjin Body Constitution was still growing.


    "Just keep pampering her.¡±


    Lu Miaoge smiled and shook her head, no longer saying anything.


    Since her husband had given their daughter a playmate, she, as a mother, naturally couldn¡¯t say no.


    Moreover, once Lu Qingzhu grew older, maybe she really could find some treasure with the help of the Earth Spirit Mouse.


    "Mother.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu pointed to the Earth Spirit Mouse and called out to her mother.


    "Oh, such a cute little mouse, does little Zhu like it?¡± S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Seeing this, Lu Miaoge immediately came forward with a gentle smile on her face.


    She also picked up the Earth Spirit Mouse to take a closer look.


    She wanted to see if it was a mid-grade Gold Seeking Mouse or a high-grade Seeking Spirit Mouse.


    "I like it.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu said in her childish voice.


    "If you like it, then little Zhu needs to take good care of it, okay?¡±


    Lu Miaoge told her daughter.


    "Okay.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu nodded vigorously.


    After chatting with her daughter for a bit, Lu Miaoge let Lu Changsheng watch over her.


    She went to deliver the Talisman she had just finished making.


    Lu Changsheng watched his daughter holding the little hamster, looking at it from every angle, and handed her a bottle of Spirit Nurturing Pills to feed and play with it.


    After a short while, Lu Miaoge came back.


    She looked at her well-behaved and quiet daughter chatting idly with Lu Changsheng.


    "Changsheng, how familiar are you with the Thunder Fire Talisman now?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Miaoge inquired.


    "I¡¯m about forty or fifty percent confident.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said out loud.


    "That fast!¡±


    Lu Miaoge exclaimed with surprise and delight on her face.


    This success rate was not low.


    After all, a Second Rank low-grade Talisman could bring about a twenty-fold profit.


    Even with a success rate of ten or twenty percent, one could roughly make money.


    Of course, that was not counting the accumulated practice over days and months.


    Like Lu Miaoge, who was currently practicing Second Rank Talismans, she practiced only once per day when she was at her best condition.


    After all, the practice cost of over twenty Spirit Stones was truly heart-wrenching.


    Even if the Lu Family¡¯s Talisman paper was made from their own Jade Spirit Bamboo, costing only the price of materials, it was still painful.


    "It¡¯s okay, isn¡¯t it? I¡¯ve been improving a bit every month.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    "Who makes progress every month?¡±


    Lu Miaoge felt somewhat struck by her husband¡¯s words.


    Talisman Making, much like cultivation, often faced bottlenecks that could last a lifetime without progress.


    Even worse, if one¡¯s mentality was affected, one could regress on the Talisman Path.


    Possibly even the Talismans they were once able to draw would get worse.


    "Heh, that¡¯s what¡¯s happening to me right now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with laughter.


    "Yes, yes, yes, my husband is the greatest.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s face broke into an indulgent smile.


    She then inquired, ¡°By the way, Changsheng, when do you plan to hold your Second Grade Talisman Master ceremony?¡±


    "In a few more months, I guess. I¡¯ll wait until my success rate improves a bit and I get familiar with a few other Talismans, then I¡¯ll notify the Family Head.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said thoughtfully.


    In his view, after holding the ceremony, he would definitely be busy for a while.


    Now that Xiao Xiyue was about four months away from giving birth.


    If he were to inform the Lu Family now, preparing and sending out invitations would take about a month or two. The timing could easily overlap.


    So he planned to wait until after Xiao Xiyue had given birth before organizing the ceremony.


    Lu Miaoge nodded.


    She knew that the Talisman Path was analogous to other skills; once proficient in one type of Talisman, mastering others would become much easier.


    She thought her husband truly approached things with a steady hand.


    Even for a ceremony, he insisted on being fully prepared.


    This was also thanks to her husband¡¯s exceptional talent and rapid progress on the Talisman Path.


    Otherwise, for someone else to do the same might take three to five years, or even longer toil.

 Chapter 201: Reduce Expenses and Increase Income, 99 Mysterious Talisman Scripture!

    Three months later.In the residential area of Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Lu Changsheng cycled the ¡®Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture,¡¯ his body surrounded by seven sword radiances, elegant and fierce, fluctuating unpredictably, making his robes billow and flutter.


    As nature¡¯s spiritual energy continued to sweep over him, the Sword Qi around his body became even sharper, forming a powerful spiritual pressure.


    "Boom!¡±


    With a thunderous noise inside his body, the spiritual pressure gradually dissipated.


    "Three years and seven months, Foundation Establishment Second Level.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, a faint smile forming on his lips.


    He then inwardly examined his divine sense to check his condition after the breakthrough.


    His Dantian¡¯s sea of Qi had expanded again, able to hold even more liquified mana.


    With the breakthrough in cultivation level, his divine sense also improved slightly.


    However, as his divine sense had already expanded to 150 zhang under the effects of the Purple Mansion Elixir, this breakthrough only added about another seven or eight zhang to its range.


    "I wonder when I will be able to draw alchemy skills through the system.¡±


    "Otherwise, this way, the elixir medicines of the Qi Refinement Realm will be almost useless to me, with very minimal effects.¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced at the empty bottles of Condensing Energy Elixirs beside him and exhaled softly.


    In a large marketplace like Qingyun Market, with big shops like Qingyun Commerce Guild and Elixir Cauldron Pavilion, you can still buy some elixirs that advance Foundation Establishment cultivation if you¡¯re willing to spend the money.


    But it¡¯s harder in a marketplace like Red Leaf Valley.


    Even elixirs that enhance Energy Refinement Late Stage cultivation level are in limited supply.


    Otherwise, with the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp to refine elixir toxicity and burn mana, his cultivation speed could be twice as fast.


    Without thinking too much more, after slightly stabilizing his mana, Lu Changsheng cast a ¡®Cleansing Technique¡¯ on himself.


    He cleared away the slight impurities and dust brought by the marrow cleansing during his breakthrough, walking out of the practice room feeling refreshed and clear-headed.


    "Congratulations to Mr. Lu on reaching the Second Level of Foundation Establishment!¡±


    In the living room, Xiao Xiyue looked at Lu Changsheng, her stunning face breaking into a gentle smile.


    Nine months pregnant, her abdomen was now prominently round.


    But this did not detract from her beauty.


    Instead, it added a mature and full-bodied charm to her figure.


    Her icy skin and bone structure, along with her pure and serene face, also began to exude an enchanting maternal charm over time.


    It turned her original coolness entirely into a gentle beauty.


    Her every move revealed a holy and pure beauty.


    "It¡¯s just a minor breakthrough,¡± he remarked.


    "If it weren¡¯t for this little one, Xi Yue, you would have been close to breaking through as well,¡± said Lu Changsheng, looking tenderly at Xiao Xiyue.


    "Even without this little one, I wouldn¡¯t have broken through to the Second Level of Foundation Establishment so quickly,¡± Xiao Xiyue gently said, touching her belly.


    Although she had cultivated alongside Lu Changsheng and made rapid progress, she still spent time consolidating her cultivation foundations after each dual cultivation session.


    Unlike Lu Changsheng, who constantly burned mana with the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp to refine his foundations.


    Moreover, aside from cultivating, she also had to take time out every day to practice her techniques and divine skills.


    Therefore, she was quite surprised at how quickly Lu Changsheng had broken through to the Second Level of Foundation Establishment.


    After all, she knew from her daily interactions with Lu Changsheng that he only spent two or three hours a day on cultivation.


    And after witnessing Lu Changsheng deal with two Foundation Establishment robber cultivators, she instinctively thought he must have spent a lot of time cultivating his divine technique and skills.


    Otherwise, how could he possess such divine abilities?


    Having to spend time with his wives and children, as well as cultivate divine technique and skills, and also focus on the Talisman Path,


    It was naturally surprising to her that his cultivation could progress so swiftly under these circumstances.


    However, she did not ask further, knowing that Lu Changsheng had great secrets and a rare spiritual or possibly Taoist body.


    Otherwise, with a Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, such speed in cultivation would be impossible.


    "You¡¯ve worked hard, Xi Yue,¡± Lu Changsheng said gently, taking a seat beside her.


    He tenderly stroked Xiao Xiyue¡¯s rounded, fair, and soft belly with his palm.


    "It¡¯s not hard work. For me, this is also cultivation, an experience,¡± Xiao Xiyue gently shook her head.


    Since becoming pregnant, she could clearly sense a change in her mental state.


    It allowed her new insights and understandings of the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique,


    Considering it as part of the myriad experiences and practices of mortal life.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mouth twitched slightly upon hearing this.


    He thought to himself that this Supreme Forgetful Love Technique really made one continuously associate everything with cultivation.


    After chatting with Xiao Xiyue for a while, Lu Changsheng mentioned he¡¯d return to Qing Zhu Mountain for a visit.


    Although Xiao Xiyue was pregnant and he was spending more time and energy here, S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He couldn¡¯t just neglect Qing Zhu Mountain and Ruyi Prefecture.


    He would still go back every month or two to handle various matters, check on his wives and children, and additionally, work on conceiving more children.


    Now, the total number of his children had reached one hundred forty-six.


    After returning to Qing Zhu Mountain, as usual, Lu Changsheng inquired about the cultivation situations of his children and Bai Ling.


    His son Lu Xianzhi had been stuck at the Middle Stage of Qi Refinement and remained at the Third Level.


    Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t given him any Breakthrough Elixir,


    Allowing him to gradually overcome the bottleneck on his own.


    After all, using Breakthrough Elixirs at this stage would inevitably affect later progress.


    Despite being a Ninth Grade Spiritual Root with basically no potential for further growth, Lu Changsheng believed it was best to break through on one¡¯s own if possible, and there was no rush for time.


    Lu Quanzhen had also reached the Third Level of Qi Refinement.


    His daughters Lu Ruyi and Lu Yun, on the other hand, were at the Second Level.


    As for Bai Ling, she had long since broken through to the Fourth Level of Qi Refinement,


    And it was estimated that before long, she would reach the Fifth Level.


    This pace left Lu Changsheng astounded.


    In just three short years, even without his provision of elixir medicines, she had cultivated to the Fourth Level of Qi Refinement and was close to breaking through to the Fifth Level

 Chapter 202: Cutting Costs and Increasing Income, The 99 Mysterious Talisman Scripture! (2)

    This speed is not at all inferior to that of Xiao Xiyue¡¯s initial progress and even surpasses it by a notch.Afterward, Lu Changsheng inquired about the situation of his other children.


    The fifth child with a Spiritual Root has also reached twelve years of age, and has started the cultivation process.


    But he has not yet completed the drawing-in of Qi.


    "Starting from next year, the children who are able to cultivate will experience a minor burst in growth.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spent an entire day caring for and inquiring after all his children.


    He knew that in the next four years, he would have fifteen children with Spiritual Roots stepping onto the path of immortality.


    This was thanks to his frenetic sowing when he first arrived at Nine Dragons Market.


    In just five short years, he had fathered sixty children.


    On average, one child per month.


    If it hadn¡¯t been for the Second and Fourth Elders persuading him to take care of his body and show some restraint, the number might have been even higher.


    "Nine Dragons Market.¡±


    Lu Changsheng reflected on the days when he bought maids from the White Jade Tower in Nine Dragons Market.


    "It feels like it¡¯s time to select some more maids.¡±


    He couldn¡¯t help but think to himself.


    Among these wives and maids, apart from Lu Miaoge who had only given birth to one, Lu Miaohuan had borne two.


    The others had at least three or four each.


    Some of the concubines had gone as far as having five or six children.


    In Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, this number was about right.


    Although the purchased maids had no rights.


    They couldn¡¯t be treated solely as breeding machines.


    Empathy was key; the concubines needed to be devoted to him wholeheartedly.


    Otherwise, when the children grew up, seeing their mothers treated like this, they would feel uncomfortable too.


    "If the outflow is to be stemmed, the source must be widened by increasing the number of maids.¡±


    "Moreover, I now have the money to go to the White Jade Tower and purchase maids with Middle Grade and even Upper Grade Spiritual Roots.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself for a moment; he decided to visit the White Jade Tower in Nine Dragons Market when he had some free time.


    It wasn¡¯t just about income and expenditure.


    All his maids were of Lower Grade Spiritual Roots.


    This had a certain influence on the Spiritual Root talent of the children born.


    Now that his circumstances had improved, it was time for a further step in selective breeding.


    After all, the higher the parents¡¯ Spiritual Roots, the better the children¡¯s Spiritual Roots would be.


    After staying in Qingzhu Mountain for ten days, Lu Changsheng prepared to return to Red Leaf Valley Market.


    "Boom!¡±


    Just then, a relatively dense cultivation level surged into Lu Changsheng¡¯s body from nowhere.


    He immediately knew that his son, Lu Xianzhi, had broken through the bottleneck of the middle stage of Qi Refinement.


    He had reached the Fourth Level of Energy Refinement.


    "The Fourth Level of Energy Refinement, if not counting the quality of Spiritual Power and mana, is about one percent of my current cultivation level.¡±


    "It¡¯s equivalent to saving me a month and a half of arduous cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng closed his eyes to feel the incoming cultivation strength and roughly estimated.


    "If we calculate this way, a hundred cultivators at the Fourth Level of Energy Refinement would be equal to one Foundation Establishment.¡±


    "However, the quality difference in mana allows a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to easily slaughter a hundred cultivators in the middle stage of Energy Refinement.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly, knowing such calculations were not feasible.


    "But reaching the middle stage of Energy Refinement at least has some effect on me.¡±


    "When breaking through to the Second and Third Levels of Energy Refinement earlier, there was no perceivable impact on me.¡±


    "Now that I¡¯m at the Foundation Establishment level, for my children to impact me, they need to be at the late stage of Qi Refinement.¡±


    "But waiting for a child to cultivate to the late stage of Energy Refinement will probably take another ten to twenty years.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.


    The path of cultivation seemed long and distant.


    After all, aside from Lu Qingshan and the previously mentioned son with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, Lu Qingxuan, the Spiritual Roots of his current children were mediocre at best.


    There were only two with Sixth Grade Middle Spiritual Roots.


    All the others were of Lower Grade Spiritual Roots.


    "But indeed, as I suspected, there was no achievement reward for the child breaking through to the middle stage of Qi Refinement.¡±


    "Could it be that such cultivation-related achievement rewards won¡¯t trigger again until they break through to Foundation Establishment?¡±


    "If that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s way too difficult.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw no system notification and shook his head inwardly.


    Although he had anticipated this, he still held a faint hope. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He wanted to see if breaking through to the middle stage of Qi Refinement would trigger an achievement reward.


    "Xianzhi is also fifteen or sixteen now, having broken through to the middle stage of Qi Refinement, it¡¯s time to let him gain some experience in Red Leaf Valley Market.¡±


    Seeing Lu Xianzhi¡¯s breakthrough to the middle stage of Qi Refinement, Lu Changsheng thought about his son who was no longer young.


    He planned to let him go out to broaden his horizon and get tempered.


    After all, flowers cannot be grown in a greenhouse.


    These children were his future foundation.


    They would need them to manage the family later on.


    Even with average Spiritual Roots, they must be well-cultivated.


    Thereupon, Lu Changsheng walked towards Lu Xianzhi¡¯s courtyard.


    "Dad, I¡¯ve broken through to the middle stage of Energy Refinement.¡±


    At that moment, Lu Xianzhi emerged from the courtyard, his face bright with joy.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng, he spoke with excitement.


    "Not bad, far stronger than your father back in the day,¡± Lu Changsheng said, not sparing on praises.


    "How could the child dare to compare with you, Father.¡±


    "Back then you relied on your own efforts to progress step by step.¡±


    "If it weren¡¯t for the resources you spent and the environment you provided, how could I have broken through to the middle stage of Energy Refinement so quickly?¡± Lu Xianzhi quickly responded.


    The praise from his father, though thrilling,


    He was very aware that his current wealth was entirely due to standing on his father¡¯s shoulders.


    Guided by his grandmother¡¯s teachings and interaction with other Lu Family disciples, he knew that many Lu Family Disciples didn¡¯t have conditions as favorable as his brothers and sisters.


    His father had used all his cultivation resources to support them.


    Especially since he only has a Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, deemed unworthy of cultivation, yet his father chose to treat him no differently.

 Chapter 203: Open Sources and Save Expenditures, The 99 Mysterious Talisman Scriptures! (3)

    Therefore, in his heart, Lu Xianzhi still held immense admiration and respect for his own father."Haha, your father strives hard in the hope that your path will be smoother and you will go farther than I have.¡±


    Upon hearing his son¡¯s words, Lu Changsheng smiled and patted him on the shoulder, saying.


    He then continued, ¡°Now that you¡¯ve broken through to the middle stage of Qi Refinement, I plan to take you to the marketplace to broaden your horizons and gain some experience. What do you think?¡±


    "Son will follow Father¡¯s arrangements.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Xianzhi immediately nodded in agreement.


    Having been in Qingzhu Mountain for so many years, he naturally yearned for the cultivation world and wanted to go out and see it for himself.


    "Good, prepare yourself.¡±


    "Tomorrow, come with me to the Red Leaf Valley Market.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded his head and said.


    He told Lu Xianzhi to go and say farewell to the family and friends.


    "Congratulations, Brother Xianzhi.¡±


    "Congratulations to the seventh brother for breaking through to the middle stage of Qi Refinement.¡±


    The other children in the courtyard, upon hearing that Lu Xianzhi had broken through to the middle stage of Qi Refinement and that Lu Changsheng was going to take him to the Red Leaf Valley Market, expressed their envy and congratulations.


    Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Qu Zhenzhen, the aunties, also heard the news and each gave gifts to encourage him.


    After all, being the first child in the family to break through to the middle stage of Qi Refinement had its special significance and was worth celebrating.


    Under these circumstances, Lu Xianzhi seemed to take on a bit more responsibility.


    Although he was the seventh in the family,


    Those ranked ahead of him like Lu Ping¡¯an, due to the lack of a Spiritual Root, had all been sent into the secular world.


    Therefore, in Qingzhu Mountain, he was effectively the eldest, bearing the responsibilities of an older brother.


    After a small celebration, the next day, Lu Changsheng rode atop an Iron Feather Eagle, taking his son, Lu Xianzhi, with him to the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    First, he took Lu Xianzhi to the Lu Family¡¯s Spiritual Talisman Shop to meet Lu Miaoge.


    Although he planned to have Lu Xianzhi stay at the Peace Talisman Hall,


    He had to bring him over to meet with her since he was here.


    With him often absent, Lu Xianzhi could come to Lu Miaoge if he had any issues.


    In the Red Leaf Valley Market, Lu Miaoge was quite an influential figure.


    "Xianzhi, feel free to come by your auntie¡¯s place when you have the time.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said with a gentle and amiable expression.


    She was much more well-off than the other wives and concubines of Lu Changsheng and gave Lu Xianzhi a Magic Artifact as a gift.


    "Many thanks, Auntie.¡±


    Lu Xianzhi seldom met with this auntie, Lu Miaoge, and did not feel very close to her, slightly restrained.


    After accepting the gift, he bowed respectfully.


    After a brief chat, Lu Changsheng took Lu Xianzhi to visit the Peace Talisman Hall.


    "Peace Talisman Hall, Dad, is this our family¡¯s shop?¡± S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Xianzhi looked at the shop in front of him and asked aloud.


    He knew that besides owning a hundred mu of spiritual land on Qingzhu Mountain,


    His father also owned a spirit talisman shop and a mansion in the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    The reason why he and his siblings had such comfortable conditions was due to this spiritual land and the shop and mansion.


    "That¡¯s right, this is our family¡¯s spirit talisman shop.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t bring you here to learn Talisman Making.


    "Instead, I want you to broaden your horizons and understand the ins and outs of managing a shop, doing business.¡±


    "Aren¡¯t you interested in Puppets? Now that you¡¯ve broken through to the middle stage of Qi Refinement, you can spend some time on this.¡±


    "If there¡¯s anything you don¡¯t understand, come and ask your father.¡±


    "Once you become a Puppet Master, your father will open a shop for you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke to his son.


    His son might not have a talent for Talisman Making, but he did have some for Puppets.


    Since he had just begun cultivation, Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t wanted him to be distracted by Puppets.


    Now that he had broken through to the middle stage of Qi Refinement, Lu Changsheng was willing to let him spend some time on it.


    After all, the art of Puppets was also an important part of his future that needed to be passed on.


    "Yes, Father!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Xianzhi looked at the words ¡®Peace Talisman Hall¡¯ and pursed his lips, showing determination in his eyes.


    "Shopkeeper.¡±


    "Shopkeeper.¡±


    As the two entered the shop, the greeters and Shopkeeper Gao He immediately greeted them resoundingly.


    "Xianzhi, this is your Uncle Gao.¡±


    Lu Changsheng introduced to Lu Xianzhi.


    "Uncle Gao.¡±


    Lu Xianzhi promptly called out.


    On the way over, Lu Changsheng had briefly explained the situation of the Spiritual Talisman Shop.


    He knew that this man with a round face and slightly aged appearance was the shopkeeper of the spirit talisman shop.


    "Old Gao, this is my son, Lu Xianzhi.¡±


    "I plan to place him in the shop as an apprentice, to gain some experience and understand how the shop is managed.¡±


    "You won¡¯t need to teach him about making talismans, but I¡¯ll trouble you to instruct him in other aspects.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke to his old friend Gao He.


    The two had known each other for more than ten years and had been employer and employee for six years.


    Since Lu Changsheng had always been an absent shop owner, and Gao He managed the shop well, their personal relationship remained quite good.


    "Sure, no problem.¡±


    Gao He, upon hearing that this was the young shop owner, immediately smiled and agreed.


    This practice of placing family children in the shop to learn was quite common.


    As long as Lu Xianzhi wasn¡¯t a spoiled brat, he naturally wouldn¡¯t have any objections.


    Moreover, having been a shopkeeper for so many years, he had a good eye and could tell that Lu Xianzhi didn¡¯t seem to be a troublesome person.


    After Lu Xianzhi was settled in, Lu Changsheng left for his mansion to check on Xiao Xiyue¡¯s condition.


    After all, according to the timeline, Xiao Xiyue was due to give birth this month.


    The thought of Xiao Xiyue¡¯s child being soon born inevitably filled Lu Changsheng with anticipation.


    However, after waiting for a month, the child in Xiao Xiyue¡¯s womb did not arrive as expected.


    Lu Changsheng was not worried about this situation; instead, he showed a look of delight.


    Because children who are born later than expected are either problematic or naturally extraordinary with potentially excellent Spiritual Root quality.

 Chapter 204: Save and Earn, 99 Mysterious Talisman Scriptures! (4)

    He and Xiao Xiyue were both Foundation Establishment Cultivators and naturally were able to sense the general condition of the child, there were no issues with vitality.Therefore, there was a high probability that the child possessed a fairly good Spiritual Root, or even a Spiritual Body.


    Thus, Lu Changsheng awaited the birth of the child with a calm heart and anticipation.


    Before the child was born, seven days later, a faint flow of energy, accompanied by a system notification, sounded.


    [Congratulations to the Host, five offspring have completed the absorption of Qi into their bodies, stepping onto the path of cultivation, and received the Bloodline Effect: a 5% increase in the probability of the offspring¡¯s Spiritual Roots and one lottery draw!]


    "Hmm? Five, Kexin has completed the absorption of Qi into her body.¡±


    Through this flow of energy and the system notification, Lu Changsheng knew that his fifth child with a Spiritual Root, Lu Kexin, had completed the absorption of Qi into her body.


    He wasn¡¯t surprised by this.


    After all, according to the timing, Lu Kexin should have completed it by now.


    Now that it was done, it was even slower than those like Lu Xianzhi and the others before her.


    It was just slightly surprising that an achievement lottery was triggered with just five children.


    He had thought it would take ten.


    "But this increase is quite good, at this rate, won¡¯t all my future descendants basically have a Spiritual Root?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing the increase in the probability of his offspring¡¯s Spiritual Roots, nodded slightly with joy.


    After all, his children were his foundation.


    "System, draw the lottery.¡± sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly and began the lottery draw.


    A pale red virtual lottery wheel appeared and quickly started spinning.


    [Ding, congratulations to the Host for obtaining the Cultivation Technique ¡°Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture!¡±]


    [The reward has been issued to the System Space, where the Host can check it at any time]


    An image of a translucent Jade Scroll appeared, accompanied by the system notification.


    "Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture?¡±


    "A Talisman Inheritance?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing this Cultivation Technique, raised an eyebrow slightly, showing a trace of interest.


    The Cultivation World possessed a hundred arts of cultivation.


    Each art was profoundly complex and could evolve into a path.


    Although he had a Second Rank full-level Talisman-Making Skill,


    It was merely an array of basic Talisman skills.


    He did not possess any profoundly mysterious Talisman Inheritance.


    Or rather, such profound Skill inheritance was not only rare but also required a high threshold for cultivation.


    Besides certain demands on the Spiritual Root, there were other requirements as well.


    For example, Spirit Taming Sect, one of the Three Great Immortal Sects of Jiang Country, and as famous as Qingyun Sect,


    The Sect was renowned for ¡°Beast Taming.¡±


    However, such Sects not only looked at the talent of one¡¯s Spiritual Root but also at the compatibility between an individual and Spiritual Beasts.


    In the Immortal Sects¡¯ assessments, even if you had a Lower Grade Spiritual Root but you naturally resonated and were compatible with certain Spiritual Beasts, they would still admit you into the Sect.


    "I remember that there are no Sects with Talisman inheritance in Jiang Country.¡±


    "On the other hand, in Yue Country next door, there is a Sect known as ¡®Beast Talisman Sect.¡¯


    "Famous for Talisman Path, their Sect-protecting Cultivation Technique, Beast Talisman Scripture, can integrate demon beasts and talismans together, creating an extremely formidable power.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    The Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm was vast, and Jiang Country was but a corner of it.


    Through various epistles and travel notes, Lu Changsheng knew that Jiang Country was only considered a mid-sized nation, and there were many more nations outside.


    Each country would have different inheritances and Sects.


    Although Jiang Country had the Beast Taming Sect,


    Because of the country¡¯s Overlord-level Sect, the Heavenly Sword Sect,


    When other countries¡¯ Cultivation Realms talked about Jiang Country¡¯s Cultivation Realm, the first thing they thought of were Sword Cultivators.


    Lu Changsheng did not dwell on it further, turning his attention to the System Space to check the details of the Cultivation Technique he had just drawn.


    [Cultivation Technique: Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture]


    [Grade: Orthodox Level]


    [Description: The Mysterious Talisman Sect¡¯s Sect-protecting Technique, containing ninety-nine unique Spiritual Patterns. Reflect on talismans for mental cultivation, with accomplished practice, one can draw talismans in the void, refine talismans into formation, and sacrificing talisman soldiers; its methods are profound and its power is boundless.]


    "This Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture really lives up to being an Orthodox Level Cultivation Technique, it¡¯s so comprehensive!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the description of Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture in front of him, was pleasantly surprised.


    "System, transmit the inheritance!¡±


    His Mental Spirit stirred immediately, and he used the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture.


    Instantly, the method for cultivating the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture and related content, all the essential pointers, poured into Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind like enlightenment.


    Lu Changsheng stood still, immersing his Mental Spirit in comprehending this Orthodox Level Talisman Inheritance Technique.

 Chapter 205: The Second Spiritual Body Child!

    "True to a Talisman Inheritance Technique, this Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture is indeed complex and profound.¡±Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and exhaled lightly.


    Just now, through the system inheritance and a thorough infusion of knowledge, he had fully comprehended the ¡°Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture.¡±


    As for the cultivation methods and related content within it, he knew all key points by heart, mastering them perfectly.


    Yet even so, he couldn¡¯t help but marvel at the complexity and mysteries of this Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture.


    The core of the technique lies in the eighty-one special spiritual patterns within the scripture.


    Each of these eighty-one patterns could evolve into hundreds or thousands of intricate runes.


    Combining and arranging these spiritual patterns and derived runes, one could create 129,600 types of spirit talismans.


    This number was astounding.


    To know, as a fully-leveled Second Rank Talisman Master, Lu Changsheng¡¯s total number of mastered talismans barely surpassed a thousand.


    As for Lu Miaoge, currently a top-level First-Grade Talisman Master.


    The number of talismans she mastered didn¡¯t even reach a hundred.


    Because human energy is limited.


    Each talisman requires time to practice and master.


    Even Second or Third Rank Talisman Masters, who could easily draw First Rank talismans,


    Still needed to invest time and energy.


    And yet, the Eighty-One spiritual patterns in this Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture encompass 129,600 spirit talismans.


    That¡¯s why these eighty-one spiritual patterns are each incredibly profound and difficult to comprehend.


    Therefore, to fully understand and accurately depict all eighty-one patterns is exceedingly difficult, too difficult.


    Enough to consume the lifetimes of many Core Formation, Nascent Soul, and even Divinity Transformation cultivators.


    Beyond these eighty-one spiritual patterns, this scripture also involves formations.


    Talisman Formations.


    Talisman Refinement Formation!


    Ordinary cultivators, and even Talisman Masters, employ talismans in relatively simple ways.


    Just like casting techniques, they activate and use the talismans.


    Even if they have a vast amount of talismans, they just use them in a simple barrage.


    This method not only wastes talismans, but its power and effectiveness are also mediocre.


    Sometimes, because of too many and too messy talismans, activating too many at once can be difficult to control, leading to mana flux and self-harm.


    However, the Talisman Formation within the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture perfectly solves this drawback.


    It links talismans together in harmonious compatibility.


    Not only reducing the demands for divine sense control but also allowing dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of talismans to activate simultaneously, with their power stacking up to form a Talisman Formation.


    Though it cannot be maintained for long, it¡¯s faster and simpler than a formation tool.


    The moment thousands of talismans scatter down, the formation takes shape instantly with astounding power.


    "Phew, this Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture is excessively complex, only someone with extraordinary talent and genius in the Talisman Path can cultivate it,¡± Lu Changsheng murmured as he exhaled deeply.


    "Otherwise, even if one cultivates the power of this scripture, if they cannot fully comprehend the spiritual patterns, they won¡¯t be able to showcase the true might of these techniques.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took another deep breath and released it gently.


    He clearly recognized that the difficulty of this scripture was not in the cultivation of the technique,


    But in the understanding and the delineation of the eighty-one spiritual patterns.


    Only by grasping the core spiritual patterns of this technique could he maximize the myriad methods contained within the scripture, such as the Life-bound Divine Talisman, Void Drawing of Talismans, Talisman Refinement Formation, and Sacrificial Refinement of Talisman Soldiers. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Otherwise, even with access to the scripture, if one couldn¡¯t comprehend the spiritual patterns, they would only have slightly denser mana than ordinary cultivators,


    Unable to unleash the true capabilities of this scripture.


    "Perhaps it is due to the challenging nature of this technique that there are few sects specializing in it,¡±


    "For cultivators, even though they cultivate divine skills and techniques, in the end, the Cultivation Realm is the foundation,¡±


    "If too much effort is spent on other aspects, it will inevitably delay one¡¯s cultivation,¡± he pondered.


    "However, if I were to fully comprehend and grasp the entire Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, once the Talisman Formation is formed, its lethality would be even more fierce and domineering than the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture I¡¯m currently cultivating.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought silently to himself.


    Through the transmission of the technique, he knew clearly the most powerful aspect of the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture,


    Making it plaything-like to overcome enemies above one¡¯s rank with hundreds or thousands of talismans formed into a Talisman Formation.


    With proper preparations and enough talismans, even those at the Foundation Establishment Stage could have a chance to subdue Core Formation cultivators.


    Of course, as powerful as it was,


    It truly was exorbitantly expensive.


    After all, such a Talisman Formation needed to be built with actual talismans,


    It couldn¡¯t be said that the Talisman Formation could also be formed with Void Drawing of Talismans.


    The so-called Void Drawing of Talismans was just a supplementary technique to this cultivation practice,


    Allowing one to condense talismans to combat enemies without relying on talisman materials, simply consuming mana.


    "Although I won¡¯t switch to cultivating this Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture and won¡¯t be able to condense a Life-bound Divine Talisman,¡±


    "Relying on the eighty-one spiritual patterns and the 129,600 derived talismans, along with Void Drawing of Talismans and Talisman Refinement Formation techniques, I can display about seventy percent of this scripture¡¯s potency,¡± Lu Changsheng declared, before admitting,


    "However, the effectiveness is still several degrees less than cultivating the scripture itself.¡±


    He spoke softly to himself,


    Although the scripture was formidable, he had no intention of switching his cultivation practice.


    After all, the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture he was currently cultivating was no less remarkable than the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture.


    The Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp within the Sword Scripture was an excellent tool for cultivation.


    Without it, his cultivation speed would perhaps be half as slow.


    Moreover, mastering these eighty-one spiritual patterns and numerous techniques from this scripture were already enough for him.


    There was no need to insist on obtaining a Life-bound Divine Talisman or several other methods.


    "Setting everything else aside, with the 129,600 talismans from this Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, I can dominate a market niche with these exclusive spirit talismans, attractive to countless people,¡± he considered.

 Chapter 206: The Second Spiritual Body Child! (2)

    Lu Changsheng chuckled softly.Most of the talismans in the market were common ones.


    Only a small number of people, and powers, held a few exclusive talismans and talisman inheritances.


    And how many of these powerful exclusive talismans existed in the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture was anybody¡¯s guess.


    From Lu Changsheng¡¯s perspective, in the future, his family could completely rely on these various talismans to establish a foothold and occupy a segment of the market in the cultivation world.


    "Although I don¡¯t cultivate the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, besides the one hundred and twenty-nine thousand six hundred talismans, it also contains methods for crafting several Talisman Instruments.¡±


    "Among them, there is one Talisman Instrument¡ªthe Ninety-Nine Mysterious True Strategy, which assists in talisman refinement formation. It is very suitable for me; I could try to craft a simplified imitation.¡±


    "As for talisman warriors¡­ according to the cultivation technique, crafting talisman warriors consumes a lot of time and energy, as well as cultivation level to nurture them.¡±


    "Currently, my cultivation level only allows me to craft ordinary Force Talisman Warriors.¡±


    "Such talisman warriors can only do rough work and are not capable of fighting against others. To me, they are a waste of time and energy.¡±


    "Only when my cultivation level is higher and I have time and am willing to invest effort in crafting advanced level talisman warriors, will they have some combat effectiveness.¡±


    "However, within this scripture, there is a rather good Talisman Nurturing Method.¡±


    "It involves drawing spirit talismans with excellent talisman materials and then spending time continuously nurturing the talismans, enabling a First Grade talisman to exhibit the power of a Second Rank Talisman, and a Second Rank Talisman to exhibit the power of a Third Rank Talisman.¡±


    "Currently, I can only draw Second Rank Supreme Talismans, but with this Talisman Nurturing Method, I can nurture several Third Rank Talismans for self-defense. That way, if I encounter a Nascent Soul Immortal, I will also have some ability to protect myself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered silently to himself.


    Considering what aspects of the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture could be beneficial to him at the moment.


    Apart from mastering many powerful talismans.


    He could also craft a Formation Path Talisman Instrument.


    After all, Talisman Refinement Formation can be considered the essence of this Cultivation Technique. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It would allow him to elevate his combat capabilities by a level.


    And with the Talisman Nurturing Method from the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, he could nurture a few life-saving talismans.


    In this way, even if he encountered Nascent Soul Immortals or False Core Immortals, he would have some means of self-protection.


    "But to craft a simplified version of the Ninety-Nine Mysterious True Strategy, I need to use rare materials like Black Obsidian Essence Iron and the Iron of the Five Metals.¡±


    "Several of these materials are Third Rank heavenly treasures and it is clearly impossible to gather them all in the Red Leaf Valley Market.¡±


    "Also, to nurture Third Rank Treasure Talismans, I must use Third Rank materials to draw the talismans.¡±


    Lu Changsheng furrowed his brows slightly.


    After all, the Red Leaf Valley Market was just a newly established marketplace.


    Even among medium-sized markets, it was considered relatively inferior, at the bottom of the scale.


    Thus, purchasing Third Rank materials in the market was very difficult.


    Unless one had fortuitous luck, otherwise acquiring such materials was nearly impossible.


    "After Xi Yue and the Lu Family affairs are dealt with, I¡¯ll first go to the Qingyun Commerce Guild in the Nine Dragons Market to see,¡±


    "If the Nine Dragons Market doesn¡¯t have them, I could take a trip to Jiuxiao Immortal City and just happen to pick up the rewards for the two robbers I hunted.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused softly in his heart.


    In his view, it was worth making a trip out to craft a talisman instrument and nurture treasure talismans.


    With his current strength comparable to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, heading to the Immortal City wouldn¡¯t be dangerous as long as he didn¡¯t run into any Nascent Soul Immortals.


    "Later I¡¯ll craft some sets of talismans that can form a talisman formation. That way, encountering late Foundation Establishment or even False Core Robber Cultivators shouldn¡¯t be a big deal.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself in secret.


    Now, with his divine sense comparable to the late stage of Foundation Establishment and the Profound Origin Bead at his side,


    He could easily deploy some talisman formations as long as he had enough talismans.


    If he formed a talisman formation with a hundred Second Rank Talismans, he was confident he could suppress a cultivator at the late stage of Foundation Establishment.


    As for False Core Immortals, Lu Changsheng had never encountered one, so he was unsure of their strength.


    But based on the power of a talisman formation composed of a hundred Second Rank Talismans, even if he couldn¡¯t kill the opponent, he could at least cause them severe damage.


    ¡­


    Since Xiao Xiyue could give birth at any moment,


    Lu Changsheng, aside from occasionally visiting the Lu Family¡¯s Spiritual Talisman Shop and Peace Talisman Hall, spent most of his time accompanying Xiao Xiyue, waiting for the child to be born.


    One month later.


    Inside the cultivation cave, Lu Changsheng held Xiao Xiyue¡¯s delicate, boneless palm tightly.


    "Wah¡ª¡±


    A clear cry of a baby echoed.


    At the same time, a profound and intense fluctuation burst forth.


    Accompanied by a system notification sound.


    [Congratulations on the birth of your second child with a Spiritual Body, you have won a lottery chance!]


    "What, a Spiritual Body!?¡±


    Even though Lu Changsheng had previously guessed that this child would have good talent, he was startled when he heard this system notification.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Xiao Xiyue¡¯s child to actually have a Spiritual Body.


    And moreover, to receive a system reward after giving birth to a Spiritual Body child for the second time.


    But considering the rarity of a Spiritual Body, Lu Changsheng also felt somewhat relieved.


    He didn¡¯t dwell on it and quickly regained his composure, turning his attention back to Xiao Xiyue.


    He used a Gentle Breeze and Dewdrop Talisman on Xiao Xiyue to adjust her body and replenish her damaged vital energy.


    "Xi Yue, I¡¯ve made you go through so much.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held the child with one hand and performed a Cleansing Technique before embracing his beloved wife.


    "I have finally borne a child for Lu Lang.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nestled in her lover¡¯s embrace, her slightly pale and weak face glowing with a radiant maternal smile.


    During her pregnancy, she had been looking forward to the child¡¯s birth,


    Wondering whether it would be a boy or a girl, and whether the child would have a Spiritual Root Talent.


    True, she had prepared a Secret Art Technique during her time in Qingyun Sect,


    And had nurtured the child with her Moonlight Spirit Body, significantly increasing the chances of the child having a Spiritual Root with good talent.


    But there was no way to be absolutely certain.

 Chapter 207: The 2nd Spiritual Body Child! (3)

    "Lu Lang, look at this child, she¡¯s actually not crying, she¡¯s looking at me and smiling.¡±Xiao Xiyue said to Lu Changsheng, holding the baby in his arms, in a soft voice.


    This child was a girl.


    Her skin was like jade, fair with a rosy undertone, and two large eyes, clear-cut in black and white, were looking at Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue.


    "Yes, this child, Xi Yue, you carried her for eleven months before giving birth, she is surely extraordinary.¡±


    "Look at these eyes, this nose, so much like yours.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the child and laughed.


    Thanks to the improvements from the Immortal Beauty Technique and Peach Blossom Gu, Lu Changsheng had extraordinarily handsome features, which meant his children were all either strikingly handsome or beautiful.


    There were no ugly children.


    "Lu Lang, you¡¯re always so flattering, she¡¯s so little, how can you even tell?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue looked at the child¡¯s facial features, also very happy, revealing a blissful smile.


    Then she asked, ¡°Lu Lang, have you thought of a good name for this child?¡±


    "I have, of course, thought of one,¡± Lu Changsheng replied immediately upon hearing this.


    "Since it¡¯s a girl, I hope she can be like you, Xi Yue, akin to the Guanghan Fairy of the Nine Heavens Bright Moon.¡±


    "So, as for the name, how about Wangshu? What do you think?¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said aloud.


    Wangshu, in ancient mythology, is the deity who drives the moon¡¯s chariot and is also a poetic reference to the moon itself.


    He now enjoyed picking names with meanings related to his wife¡¯s name.


    "Wangshu, Lu Wangshu,¡± Xiao Xiyue repeated the child¡¯s name, a smile appearing on her somewhat pale and weak face.


    She obviously also heard the meaning in the name.


    "If Xi Yue has thought of any good names, that¡¯s fine too,¡± Lu Changsheng continued.


    Having picked hundreds of names, he wasn¡¯t particularly concerned about the names of his children.


    Any name his wife fancied would be fine.


    "Xi Yue is very satisfied with this name,¡± Xiao Xiyue said with a gentle smile.


    Then, the two of them held their child, whispering sweet nothings to each other, filled with endearment and affection.


    Meanwhile.


    Qingyun Sect.


    Atop the luxurious palace on Caiyun Peak, a breathtakingly beautiful woman stood quietly at the balustrade, gazing into the distance.


    Her beauty was difficult to describe with mere words like ¡°nation toppling.¡±


    Tall and slender, her graceful figure was dressed in a gown that resembled flowing rosy clouds.


    Her long, luscious black hair was elegantly styled in a bun, fastened with a phoenix-shaped hairpin, conveying her nobility and grace beyond compare.


    Even standing still, she emitted a presence that made others feel unworthy and dared not to defile her majestic beauty.


    "More than three years have passed, and I wonder how Xi Yue is doing.¡±


    Yun Wanshang gazed into the distance, a surge of emotions suddenly filling her heart, prompting thoughts of her disciple Xiao Xiyue, who had left the mountain.


    When Xiao Xiyue had left the mountain, she told her that this period of trials could last a short three years or as long as five years.


    Now that three years had passed, an unexpected rush of emotions made her think of Xiao Xiyue¡¯s circumstances. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Although Xiao Xiyue¡¯s trials were not supposed to be very dangerous,


    Yun Wanshang still couldn¡¯t help but worry.


    In her spare time, she pondered the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique.


    With the insights Xiao Xiyue had previously provided, Yun Wanshang had different realizations upon reflection, gaining a deeper understanding of the profound mysteries of this Cultivation Technique.


    She understood that the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique¡¯s process from attachment to detachment made it easier to become deeply ensnared with each advancement in cultivation.


    One careless step, and one might never be able to extricate oneself.


    After all, everyone has their emotions and desires.


    Even those with firm Dao Hearts find it difficult to contend with the complexities of emotions.


    "Master.¡±


    Just then, a woman in a white palace gown approached the pavilion and bowed to Yun Wanshang.


    This woman appeared to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old.


    She had a striking, well-defined face, with sharp, narrow eyes that combined feminine softness with a hint of brisk coldness.


    Her nose was shapely and her lips tender, naturally rosy without the need for rouge.


    Her long black hair was simply tied back in a ponytail, and she carried an azure, wavering spiritual sword on her back. She exuded a cool, aloof aura, like a peerless sword fairy.


    "Qing Yi, you¡¯re back. Is there any progress?¡± Yun Wanshang asked as she turned to look at the woman.


    This disciple was Chu Qingyi, her eldest one, who had been sent out on a mission.


    "Master, according to my investigation, there are indeed issues with the Xiahou Family; they show signs of practicing Demonic Techniques,¡± Chu Qingyi reported, her voice crisp and cold.


    "Have you been able to determine which Demonic Technique these traces originate from? Could it be the work of a spy from another nation?¡± Yun Wanshang asked, not surprised by the news.


    "I haven¡¯t discovered relevant information yet,¡±


    "But through certain clues, it seems the Xiahou Family¡¯s Demonic Techniques are related to the practice of refining corpses,¡± Chu Qingyi stated.


    "Refining corpses,¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yun Wanshang¡¯s starry, brilliant eyes showed a trace of coldness.

 Chapter 208: Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, Second Rank Alchemy!

    "System.¡±After accompanying Xiao Xiyue for a good while, and waiting until her face showed tranquility and her breathing evened out as she gradually fell asleep, Lu Changsheng silently invoked in his heart.


    Instantly, the system panel surfaced before his eyes.


    [Name: Lu Changsheng]


    [Identity: Son-in-law of the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain]


    [Cultivation Level: Foundation Establishment Second Level]


    [Lifespan: 36/269]


    [Talent: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, Gengjin Body Constitution (Moderate Spiritual Body), Blood Talisman Spiritual Body (Upper Grade Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation Technique: Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, Yin Yang Harmony Technique, Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, Immortal Beauty Technique]


    [Spell: Seven Luminaries Sword Glow, Seven Luminaries Sword Shield, Seven Luminaries Sword Escape¡­]


    [Items: Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, Luminous Treasure Tree, Golden Armor Bean Mother, Black Dragon Magical Bead, Book of Malevolent Curses and Fates, Life-Substituting Talisman, Profound Origin Bead, Coagulation Crystal Elixir¡­]


    [Skills: Talisman Making (Second Rank), Puppet (Second Rank), Spirit Slaughterer (Second Rank)]


    [Spiritual Pets: Nine Netherhound, Peach Blossom Gu, Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, Hope Gu]


    [Offspring: 143/146]


    "Blood Talisman Spiritual Body? What kind of spiritual body is this?¡±


    "And this spiritual body, why haven¡¯t I noticed any changes to my body?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing the new addition related to constitution on his attribute panel, felt astonished.


    He immediately closed his eyes and explored his body with his divine sense.


    He wanted to inspect the condition of this Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    Although spiritual bodies require the children to grow up before fully taking shape,


    He should not be completely unaware of it.


    After a long examination, Lu Changsheng¡¯s divine sense finally made a discovery.


    Within his own Dantian, he found strands of faint blood-colored light patterns.


    These blood patterns, composed of wisps and strands, were ephemeral, forming a mysterious rhythm.


    They seemed like a series of profound and unknown seal scripts.


    "This Blood Talisman Spiritual Body must be a recessive spiritual body that requires some kind of opportunity to awaken.¡±


    "These blood patterns are likely the spiritual patterns formed by the rules of heaven and earth of the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.¡±


    After checking his own condition, Lu Changsheng had some guesses about this Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    In the Cultivation World, there are many types of spiritual bodies.


    Regardless of the number, these spiritual bodies can be classified as either overt or recessive spiritual bodies.


    Overt spiritual bodies are like Lu Qingshan¡¯s Gengjin Body Constitution.


    They can be directly detected.


    As soon as one begins cultivation, they naturally exhibit their might.


    Recessive spiritual bodies, however, remain hidden and are hard for people to discern.


    One might need to reach a certain age or go through certain methods to awaken the spiritual body and exhibit its might.


    Just like his friend, Zhao Qingqing.


    She possessed a Vegbody Constitution.


    But initially, her spiritual body hadn¡¯t awakened,


    Nor had it been detected.


    It was later, while managing the herb garden, that an external elder from the Qingyun Sect noticed her situation and awakened her spiritual body.


    "No wonder I didn¡¯t feel any change, I¡¯ll need to look up information about this Blood Talisman Spiritual Body later.¡±


    "See what methods can be used to awaken the spiritual body.¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.


    Planning to check the information about this spiritual body later.


    "This Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, being an upper grade spiritual body, is a level higher than Qingshan¡¯s Gengjin Body Constitution, and is clearly not simple.¡±


    "And by the name, it should be related to the Talisman Path, some kind of Talisman Path spiritual body.¡±


    "A Talisman Path spiritual body, like a Sword Cultivator¡¯s ¡®Supreme Sword Bone¡¯ or a Poison Cultivator¡¯s ¡®Calamitous Poison Body,¡¯ is naturally suited for the talismanic Great Dao, with inherent extraordinary talent for talismans.¡±


    "If that¡¯s the case, then the ¡®Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture¡¯ I obtained earlier might be greatly developed in the hands of this child.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Looking at the pink and tender, sweet and lovely infant in his arms,


    A surge of affection and joy involuntarily rose from the bottom of his heart.


    "Based on the recent pulse sensation of the spiritual root, this child should have a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng then reflected on this child¡¯s spiritual root.


    With a slight stirring of his mental spirit, he brought up his daughter¡¯s system panel.


    [Name: Lu Wangshu]


    [Lifespan: 1/82]


    [Talent: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, Blood Talisman Spiritual Body (Upper Grade Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation Level: None]


    "There it is, a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root!¡±


    "A Fourth Grade Spiritual Root with an upper grade spiritual body, this child will become one of the pillars of the Lu Family.¡±


    A smile emerged on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face.


    His heart was filled with anticipation for the child¡¯s future.


    "Lu Qingshan with a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, possessing the Gengjin Body Constitution.¡±


    "Lu Qingxuan with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root.¡±


    "Lu Wangshu with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, and the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.¡±


    "My Lu Family has indeed gained a few pillar seeds for the future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng rejoiced inwardly.


    He had a hundred forty-six children.


    The first batch of these children were already stepping into adulthood one after another.


    They were about to start their own families and businesses, providing fresh blood to stabilize the Lu Family.


    Among the one hundred forty-six, thirty-six possessed spiritual roots.


    These younger children were the foundation for establishing a future cultivation family.


    And among these thirty-six, three were geniuses,


    Destined to become the future pillars of the family.


    "The days ahead are becoming more and more promising.¡± S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and exhaled gently.


    His mind involuntarily started to plan for the future.


    "Now, the issues are the spiritual land, the family¡¯s great formation, and the initial capital.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had a clear vision for the future.


    Establishing his own cultivation family,


    But currently there were three problems in establishing the family.


    For the spiritual land, he planned to obtain it through the channel of Xiao Xiyue and Qingyun Sect,


    Or through the Lu Family¡¯s bid for Red Leaf Valley.


    "For the family¡¯s great formation, I can only wait for the system to act.¡±


    "In the coming time, the surge of children should trigger many achievement rewards.¡±


    "If it really doesn¡¯t work out, I can ask Xi Yue to invite a formation master from Qingyun Sect when the time comes.¡±


    "As for the family¡¯s initial capital, I should be able to accumulate it through the Second Rank talismans.¡±

 Chapter 209: Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, Second Rank Alchemy! (2)

    ¡°`"When these children are about big enough, these three aspects should also be about ready,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    "System, draw a prize.¡±


    Without further thought, Lu Changsheng silently invoked again in his mind.


    He intended to use the lotteries he had just won.


    The prize wheel emerged, shining with golden light, spinning rapidly.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s calm gaze, the golden light eventually stopped on ¡®Skills¡¯.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining Second Rank Alchemy Skills!]


    [The reward has been issued to the System Space, and the host may check it at any time.]


    A light orb in the shape of an elixir emerged from the prize wheel, accompanied by the system¡¯s voice.


    "Alchemy!¡±


    "Second Rank Alchemy!¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the reward for his lottery draw and felt a surge of joy.


    Among the hundred arts of cultivation, what he most wanted at the moment was Formation.


    After that, it was Alchemy.


    These two crafts are not only among the mainstream Four Arts in the Cultivation World and upper-class professions,


    But also very useful to him at the moment.


    As for Formation, there¡¯s no need to say more.


    It concerns the Great Formation of his future family and the placement of the family¡¯s formations.


    Otherwise, buying Array Plates and hiring other Array Masters to arrange Great Formations, he really couldn¡¯t be at ease.


    From the previously seen ¡®Heaven and Qingyun Water Great Formation¡¯ in Red Leaf Valley Market, one could see that the level of such a Second Rank Great Formation was very ordinary.


    Using such formation for his own family, Lu Changsheng really couldn¡¯t be at ease.


    Besides, mastering formations and arranging Great Formations by himself, in times of danger, activating the Great Formation and presiding over it could maximize the power of the formation.


    It¡¯s incomparable to presiding over a Great Formation arranged by others, through Array Plates, or Array Tools.


    As for Alchemy,


    After his breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, purchasing Second Rank Elixir Medicines became very difficult.


    Normally, he could only take Energy Refining Elixirs to aid his cultivation.


    Now that he had mastered Second Rank Alchemy Skills, he no longer had to worry about elixirs.


    "With Second Rank Alchemy, not only can I solve my current need for elixirs.¡±


    "In the future, I might even be able to refine Foundation Building Elixirs,¡±


    Lu Changsheng rejoiced in his heart.


    Then he looked toward the light orb in the System Space.


    [Second Rank Alchemy Skills: Upon use, one can directly comprehend Second Rank full-level Alchemy Skills and the corresponding complete compendium of elixir formulas.]


    "Wait, are all the Skills Second Rank, are there no Third Ranks?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered as he looked at the Alchemy Skills before him.


    Including this Alchemy Skills, he had drawn four sets of Skills from the system.


    All of these skills were Second Rank.


    It made Lu Changsheng curious whether he could draw Third Rank skills.


    Without much further thought, he used the Second Rank Alchemy Skills from the System Space.


    Suddenly, a flood of knowledge and information poured into his mind from nowhere.


    "Introduction to Alchemy¡±


    "Basic Alchemy Compendium¡±


    "First Rank Alchemy Compendium¡±


    "Second Rank Alchemy Compendium¡±


    "How Elixir Medicines Are Made¡± S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Ten Years of Qi Refinement, Hundred Years of Alchemy¡±


    ¡­


    After a while,


    A deluge of knowledge about Alchemy flowed into Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    It gave him an understanding of various elixirs, pharmacology, alchemy techniques, temperature control, and so on.


    "Phew, Alchemy really is worthy of being one of the mainstream Four Arts of Cultivation.


    "From distinguishing the pharmacology of various Spiritual Medicines, the kings and ministers in each elixir, flame control, different alchemy techniques, spells, amalgamating elixirs, and finalizing them¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng digested the knowledge about Alchemy Skills in his mind.


    He felt that the skill was indeed extremely complicated.


    "However, it seems that making high-level Second Rank elixirs isn¡¯t as simple as I had imagined.¡±


    After digesting the knowledge, Lu Changsheng furrowed his brows slightly.


    Now that he had a detailed understanding of Alchemy, he knew that ordinary elixirs were very simple to make.


    One pill furnace,


    One fire-control formation, or alternatively natural Mana solidifying into flame would suffice.


    But to make certain advanced elixirs, ordinary fire wouldn¡¯t do.


    You would need Innate True Fire, Heavenly Spiritual Fire, or Earth Core Fire.


    "If I want to make advanced-level elixirs, I still need to cultivate a spell or Divine Skill for condensing Innate True Fire.¡±


    Thinking of practicing spells gave Lu Changsheng a headache.


    Because his initial practice of ¡®Soul Dispersion Needle¡¯ made him aware that his aptitude for techniques was very average.


    Just like the Soul Dispersion Needle, this Divine Sense Attack secret technique, he pondered and attempted it whenever he was free.


    In the end, it took him over a year to master it.


    And only then was he able to condense three Soul Scattering Needles in his Divine Sense, capable of conducting three Divine Sense Attacks on others.


    Now, the thought of having to practice spells made his head ache.


    "Never mind, this is not urgent, the flame solidified by the Mana of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator is enough for me to refine most elixirs.¡±


    "When I truly need Innate True Fire to refine advanced-level elixirs, maybe I¡¯ll draw some kind of Heavenly Spiritual Fire, or have the conditions to build my own Alchemy Chamber.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly and didn¡¯t dwell too much on the Innate True Fire.


    After a Cultivator breaks through to Foundation Establishment, the Spiritual Fire that condenses with one¡¯s own Mana could satisfy most needs for Alchemy and Artifact Refining.


    ¡­


    After Lu Wangshu was born, Lu Changsheng had originally planned to rent a courtyard and hire a wet nurse to care for the child.


    But Xiao Xiyue said she had been out for more than three years,


    And planned to return to Qingyun Sect in another half a year.


    So in this half year, she wanted to spend more time with the child and was against hiring a wet nurse.


    Facing this situation, of course, Lu Changsheng had little to say, and he went along with her.


    But he rented another courtyard anyway.


    After all, a cave dwelling of about a hundred square feet was a bit too small and suffocating for an infant.


    "Xi Yue, there¡¯s something I need to deal with regarding the Lu Family¡­¡±


    After spending most of a month with Xiao Xiyue, Lu Changsheng spoke up.


    He discussed the matter of the Second Grade Talisman Master¡¯s convention.

 Chapter 210: Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, Second Rank Alchemy! (3)

    He indicated that he would probably be busy for a while."No worries, Lu Lang, go ahead, important matters come first,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue didn¡¯t throw a fit.


    She knew that, over the past few years, Lu Changsheng had already spent a lot of time on her.


    The Second Grade Talisman Master ceremony was related to presenting Lu Changsheng¡¯s skills to the outside world, and that certainly counted as important business.


    "Okay, I¡¯ll come back as soon as I¡¯m done,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Then he visited Lu Miaoge and his son Lu Xianzhi before returning to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Back home, Lu Changsheng chatted briefly with his wives and children, had a meal, and then headed out to discuss the details of the ceremony with Lu Miaochang.


    He also planned to ask for more materials for Second Rank talisman making, to be used in assembling a talisman formation.


    "Dad, I have to tell you, I found a treasure.¡±


    At that moment, his son Lu Qingshan came trotting over to Lu Changsheng¡¯s side, speaking mysteriously.


    "A treasure? What kind of treasure?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing how secretive his son was acting, arched an eyebrow and asked with a smile.


    "Hehe, let me show you.¡±


    Lu Qingshan grinned, pulling out a golden bean the size of a chicken egg from inside his clothes.


    This golden bean even had a tiny sprout growing from it.


    The sprout was green and tender, with a few jade-like leaves on it.


    "How did you dig up the golden bean from my yard!¡±


    Lu Changsheng stared at the bean in his son¡¯s hand, taken aback, and spoke out.


    This golden bean was, in fact, the Golden Armor Bean Mother he had planted in his own yard.


    "Dad, you planted this treasure?¡±


    When Lu Qingshan heard this, he also froze, and with a guilty conscience, stammered out his response.


    He had thought the golden bean was a chance treasure he had found.


    He never expected it to be something his own father had planted.


    "What else?¡±


    "If you¡¯re going to find treasures, you should go out and look for them, not dig up treasures from your own yard,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said irritably, giving his son¡¯s head a tap.


    The Golden Armor Bean Mother was just fine growing in his yard, and here his son had dug it up thinking it was a treasure; it was both exasperating and amusing.


    "How did you find this bean?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    Nobody other than Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and a few others would go into the yard.


    The kids usually didn¡¯t play there either.


    Plus, this Golden Armor Bean Mother was planted in a corner of the yard, concealed by Spiritual Earth.


    "I asked Xiao Jin to find treasures, and then he found this golden bean.¡±


    "When I saw this golden bean, I felt an inexplicable closeness to it; I thought it was the destined treasure you read about in books,¡±


    Lu Qingshan held his head with both hands, looking somewhat aggrieved.


    He was saddened that the opportunity he thought he had was now gone. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He had been so elated earlier today.


    Now that elation was for nothing.


    "Xiao Jin.¡±


    Lu Changsheng naturally knew that Xiao Jin was the Earth Spirit Mouse he had given to Lu Qingzhu.


    Lu Qingzhu, keeping this Earth Spirit Mouse, usually just played and cuddled with it.


    And since Lu Qingshan heard that this creature could find treasures, he probably got it to search for treasures.


    Resulting in a search that led to his own yard.


    After figuring out what had happened, Lu Changsheng was somewhat speechless.


    But hearing that Lu Qingshan felt close to the bean, he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Qingshan, you said you felt close to this golden bean?¡±


    "Yeah, so when I first saw this golden bean, I felt inexplicably drawn to it. I thought my lucky break had come,¡±


    Lu Qingshan replied listlessly.


    "Close to it?¡±


    "Could it be because of the Gengjin Body Constitution?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered upon hearing this.


    The Golden Armor Bean Mother could transform into a Golden Armor Warrior.


    This Golden Armor Warrior was of the metal element, so it made sense for it to attract someone with a Gengjin Body Constitution.


    He held the Golden Armor Bean Mother in his hand, focusing on it intently.


    Indeed, he could faintly sense a closeness.


    But since he had won the Golden Armor Bean Mother from the system, it was already connected to him.


    So he hadn¡¯t noticed the subtle attraction caused by the Gengjin Body Constitution.


    "This golden bean was planted by dad in our yard,¡±


    "After planting, it can blossom and bear Spiritual Beans,¡±


    "Look, this is the bean¡¯s sprout, and these are the bean¡¯s leaves. In a few more years, the bean will flower and bear fruit,¡±


    "After the beans bear fruit, dad will give you one,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    He didn¡¯t blame his son.


    "Dad, how many little beans can this golden bean produce at one time?¡±


    Lu Qingshan immediately perked up upon hearing this and asked curiously.


    "It can produce five to ten, but the actual number will depend on how it¡¯s nurtured,¡±


    "Like your habit of digging it up, that will affect the number of beans it can bear later on,¡±


    Lu Changsheng threw a glance at his son and remarked.


    Although it was nourished by the tricolored soil, looking at the bean right now, he estimated that it could probably yield only seven or eight beans.


    Getting a full ten would be tough.


    "Then, dad, give me two extra beans, right? I¡¯ll give one to Sister Qingzhu when the time comes,¡±


    Lu Qingshan immediately chimed in with a laugh.


    "Willing to share the good stuff, huh? Alright, I¡¯ll give you two extra, and I¡¯ll give one to Qingsong too,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a chuckle.


    Lu Qingsong was Lu Miaohuan¡¯s second son, Lu Qingshan¡¯s younger brother.


    "Dad, when will this golden bean bear fruit?¡±


    Lu Qingshan continued to inquire.


    "By the time you¡¯re nearly grown up, this golden bean should be able to bear fruit,¡±


    Lu Changsheng answered.


    "Dad, I¡¯m seven years old; I¡¯m an adult now!¡±


    Lu Qingshan puffed out his chest proudly and exclaimed.


    "By the time you¡¯re fifteen, this bean should be able to bear fruit,¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son, who was only about one meter tall, and chuckled.


    The Golden Armor Bean Mother takes three years to germinate, three years to grow leaves, three years to flower, and three years to produce fruit.


    But with the nourishment of the tricolored soil, this growth rate was significantly accelerated.

 Chapter 211: Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, Second Rank Alchemy! (4)

    Now, after three and a half years, the leaves have already grown tender and dewy.Therefore, Lu Changsheng estimated that in another six or seven years, the Golden Armor Bean Mother could possibly bear beans.


    "That long, huh.¡±


    Lu Qingshan¡¯s spirits deflated immediately upon hearing this.


    "Not long at all. You can water the beans every day. Maybe that will help them grow faster.¡±


    Thinking of the affinity between the Gengjin Body Constitution and the beans, Lu Changsheng said so.


    As the Gengjin Body Constitution resonated somewhat with the Golden Armor Bean Mother, regular contact might aid in its growth.


    Just like some Spiritual Plant Masters use certain techniques to improve the growth of Spirit Plants.


    "Dad, no problem, but what¡¯s the benefit for me?¡±


    Lu Qingshan showed a pleasing look.


    "Benefits?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son¡¯s youthful face and smiled, ¡°This golden bean should yield about eight beans. When the time comes, I¡¯ll give you three.¡±


    "If you take good care of them and they yield more than eight beans, all the extra ones will be yours. How about that?¡±


    "Deal!¡±


    Lu Qingshan agreed immediately with a nod.


    He even added, ¡°Dad, you can¡¯t go back on your word and cheat a kid later!¡±


    "Aren¡¯t you an adult now? How did you become a child again?¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled.


    "In front of you, Dad, I¡¯ll always be a child.¡±


    Lu Qingshan said with a giggle.


    "Hehe, Dad always keeps his word, never deceiving anyone.¡±


    "Come on, let¡¯s replant this golden bean.¡±


    Lu Changsheng brought his son back to their courtyard. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He shook his head at the exposed little pit and planted the Golden Armor Bean Mother into it.


    "This soil even glows; how can you not realize it¡¯s a treasure?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the exposed three-color soil, asked his son.


    "Eh, is this soil also a treasure?¡±


    "At the time, Xiao Jin said there was a treasure here, and I thought the treasure was just this bean. I didn¡¯t pay much attention to anything else.¡±


    Lu Qingshan scratched his head as he reacted.


    "Look at you, can¡¯t even recognize all the treasures, and yet you¡¯re out treasure hunting.¡±


    "Study more diligently in the future, and recognize all the treasures. That way, you won¡¯t miss any opportunities when you go out.¡±


    Lu Changsheng advised his son.


    The school at Qingzhu Mountain not only had great scholars teaching reading and writing.


    There were also Cultivators teaching cultivation trials and knowledge of the Cultivation World.


    After detecting a Spiritual Root, the age from six to twelve was all about learning.


    That¡¯s why Family and Immortal Sect children often knew more and had broader knowledge than Loose Cultivators.


    "You¡¯re right, Dad! I will definitely listen to you and study hard.¡±


    Lu Qingshan nodded earnestly, the picture of someone eagerly taking in lessons.


    "Heh!¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled softly as he watched his son.


    He knew his son¡¯s character well.


    This was just him going along with what he said.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind.


    After all, he was currently only good at nurturing people; teaching them was another matter.


    He couldn¡¯t guarantee that he could teach the child well.


    So as long as the child didn¡¯t grow up twisted, he let other matters take their own course.


    His philosophy was to let nature take its course, and to govern by doing nothing that goes against nature.


    After replanting the Golden Armor Bean Mother, Lu Changsheng took Lu Qingshan to see Lu Miaoyun.


    He asked her to take Lu Qingshan to water the beans with Spiritual Water and Spiritual Liquid regularly.


    Lu Miaoyun learned that Lu Qingshan had dug up the beans to play with and couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry.


    Although she had been tasked with looking after the Golden Armor Bean Mother, she didn¡¯t water it with Spiritual Liquid every day.


    She watered it only every few days.


    So she didn¡¯t notice that Lu Qingshan had dug it up for play.


    However, this incident made her more alert and she planned to watch over it every day, lest the child played with it again and lost it, which would be bad.


    After dealing with this minor episode, Lu Changsheng went to the Qingzhu Hall to find the Family Head, Lu Miaochang.


    He reported that he was ready in terms of Talisman Making and if the family wanted to hold a ceremony, he was available at any time.


    Lu Miaochang, upon hearing this, said he would arrange it right away, and that it would likely take place in two months.


    He also inquired about Lu Changsheng¡¯s proficiency with Second Rank Talismans.


    When he heard that Lu Changsheng¡¯s proficiency with the Second Rank Thunder Fire Talismans was at sixty to seventy percent, and he had even made a start on several other Second Rank Spirit Talismans, he was both surprised and delighted.


    Learning that Lu Changsheng needed Second Rank Talisman materials, Lu Miaochang immediately allocated nearly a hundred sets of Second Rank Talisman materials from the storeroom to Lu Changsheng.


    He mentioned that if Lu Changsheng needed more in the future, the family would reserve more Second Rank Talisman materials for him.

 Chapter 212: Master Lu, I Fell in Love with You at First Sight!

    Lu Changsheng¡¯s promotion to a Second Grade Talisman Master and the upcoming ceremony celebrating this feat spread rapidly through the entirety of Qingzhu Mountain like a storm.Previously, as Lu Changsheng had requested time to prepare, the news was only known to a select few senior members of the Lu Family and had not been widely disseminated.


    Now, with the announcement within the Lu Family, it instantly caused a flurry of joy and excitement.


    "A Second Grade Talisman Master, Elder Ninth has actually been promoted to a Second Grade Talisman Master!¡±


    "Although I¡¯ve always heard about Uncle Changsheng¡¯s extraordinary talent in the Talisman Path, I didn¡¯t expect him to be promoted to a Second Grade Talisman Master so soon!¡±


    "Reaching the status of a Second Grade Talisman Master at such a young age, he truly has boundless prospects in the art of talismans.¡±


    "Our young lady is also a top-level First Grade Talisman Master, perhaps she will also be promoted to a Second Grade Talisman Master in the future!¡±


    "Now our Lu Family has a Second Grade Talisman Master as its pillar.¡±


    "Alas, I used to think that with Lu Changsheng having a Ninth Grade Spiritual Root and his constant indulgence in pleasures of the flesh, even with his unusual talent for the Talisman Path, he wouldn¡¯t get very far, but now he¡¯s become a Second Grade Talisman Master.¡±


    "Ever since I broke through to the Energy Refinement Late Stage, I¡¯ve somewhat neglected my cultivation, lost in drink and pleasure. Compared to Lu Changsheng, what right do I have to fall into depravity? From today onwards, I swear off alcohol and will enter seclusion!¡±


    "A Second Grade Talisman Master, why didn¡¯t I choose Lu Changsheng during the welcome feast back then¡­¡±


    "Had I known this would happen, even if it meant becoming a concubine to Lu Changsheng, I would have been willing.¡±


    Inside Qingzhu Mountain, people who learned of this news felt either joy or emotion.


    Overall, there was an atmosphere of happiness.


    After all, for the Lu Family, this was great news.


    The overall situation of the Lu Family was flourishing.


    They had not only annihilated their sworn enemy, the Chen Family of Red Leaf Valley, but also gained control of forty percent of the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    With Lu Yuanzhong in the prime of his life at the helm, the family was worry-free for a century.


    Now with Lu Changsheng as a Second Grade Talisman Master, it was natural for everyone to be overjoyed.


    "Congratulations to my husband on being promoted to a Second Grade Talisman Master!¡±


    "Congratulations, Father, on being promoted to a Second Grade Talisman Master!¡±


    "Congratulations, Daddy, on being promoted to a Second Grade Talisman Master!¡±


    At Lu Changsheng¡¯s home, all of his wives, concubines, maids, and children also came forward to offer their congratulations. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Since the news had not been revealed earlier, Lu Changsheng had asked Lu Miaoyun to not mention it at home for the time being.


    Now that the news was announced, it naturally brought surprise and joy to his wives and children.


    After all, they all knew that their living standards depended on Lu Changsheng.


    The higher Lu Changsheng¡¯s standing and identity became, the more they could rise with the tide.


    ¡­


    Meanwhile, invitations were being sent out from Qingzhu Mountain to the Bai Family of Hundred Birds Lake, the Zheng Family of Wugong Ridge, and the Yu Family of Bi Lake Mountain.


    As well as to Foundation Establishment families that had interactions with the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain, neighboring small Energy Refining families, and business associates.


    Lu Changsheng also sent an invitation to his good friend Hong Yi.


    It wasn¡¯t for the purpose of gifts.


    Such a celebration wasn¡¯t about profiting.


    It was mainly for the sake of reputation.


    After all, the highest level of cultivators attending such a celebration would be at Foundation Establishment, with most being Energy Refining Cultivators, unable to present any precious gifts.


    The entire celebration was likely to run at a loss.


    Unless it was a Core Formation ceremony, then the major Foundation Establishment powers might be willing to present substantial gifts.


    Thus, inviting Hong Yi was purely because of friendship.


    It was an opportunity for Hong Yi to expand his network through this celebration.


    ¡­


    At the Yu Family of Bi Lake Mountain.


    "A Second Grade Talisman Master celebration.¡±


    "I didn¡¯t expect this Lu Changsheng to have been promoted to a Second Grade Talisman Master so soon.¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family looked at the invitation in his hand, his expression becoming pensive.


    As one of the several large families neighboring Qingzhu Mountain, they were naturally well aware of the situations of the families around them.


    Lu Changsheng had long been on the watchlist of these families.


    Otherwise, the Yu Family wouldn¡¯t have tried to recruit Lu Changsheng by sending Yu Ningyuan to dig at him and ordering an attack on him and Lu Miaoge.


    But he never expected that Lu Changsheng would be promoted to a Second Grade Talisman Master so quickly.


    After all, talent is just talent.


    Who knows how many so-called geniuses were unable to take the next step after reaching the pinnacle of the First Rank.


    "However, this Lu Changsheng only has a Ninth Grade Spiritual Root.¡±


    "Even with his extraordinary talent in the Talisman Path and ascending to Second Grade, cultivation level is the foundation. Without the strength of cultivation level, he will find it difficult to make progress in the Talisman Path now.¡±


    "What¡¯s more intriguing is the mysterious Foundation Establishment female cultivator backing Lu Changsheng. She has never shown herself for many years now. I wonder if they are still in contact.¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family murmured to himself.


    A Second Grade Talisman Master was certainly worthy of attention.


    But a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator was even more fearsome.


    The reason their Yu Family had not pressed aggressively against the Lu Family in the Red Leaf Valley Market over the years, instead opting for a soft approach, was also because of Meng Xiaochan¡¯s influence.


    Unsure about the status of this mysterious Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, he felt apprehensive.


    "Huff!¡±


    He exhaled lightly and put away the invitation, deciding to report this news to the family elder.


    ¡­


    At the Bai Family of Hundred Birds Lake.


    "A Second Grade Talisman Master.¡±


    "I remember this Lu Changsheng being quite infatuated with pleasures of the flesh and fathering children.¡±


    "Currently, he has around twenty to thirty wives and concubines, with over a hundred offspring.¡±


    The Bai Family Head thought of the information he knew about Lu Changsheng.


    "If a daughter of my Bai Family were to marry Lu Changsheng and bear him children, perhaps we could form a connection with this Talisman Master.¡±


    "But Lu Changsheng is a son-in-law of the Lu Family, so if we wish to offer a bride, it might be a bit tricky.¡±


    He tapped his fingers lightly on the desk, his face showing contemplation.


    "Status is but a cloud.¡±


    "Lu Changsheng is a man who deeply values loyalty and cherishes his offspring, allocating most resources to nurture them.¡±


    "As long as a daughter of my Bai Family can bear him several talented children, what worries would there be for my Bai Family¡¯s future?¡±


    The Bai Family Head pondered, thinking of his family elder¡¯s current situation, and promptly made a decision.


    He then ordered the butler waiting outside, ¡°Ask Feifei to come see me.¡±


    Similar thoughts were shared by the Zheng Family and several other small families or powers in the vicinity.

 Chapter 213: Master Lu, the young lady has fallen for you at first sight! (2)

    ¡°`After all, most cultivators do not spend too much time on starting families.


    Even if they take concubines, it¡¯s mostly for dual cultivation, enjoyment, or even for replenishment.


    Few ever have offspring.


    Without offspring, the effect of giving away daughters is naturally quite limited and not very significant.


    Someone like Lu Changsheng, who marries and takes concubines, prolifically begets children, and values love and loyalty, naturally sparks thoughts in others who wish to forge connections through such means.


    ¡­


    During the days of the Lu Family¡¯s preparation for the celebration,


    Lu Changsheng was at home with his wives, concubines, and children, serenely crafting talismans.


    He was ready to turn all hundred sets of second-grade talisman-making materials obtained from the Lu Family into talismans.


    "With the Profound Origin Bead and Divine Sense of Foundation Establishment Late Stage, I can even try drawing Third Rank Talismans,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself after finishing a number of talismans in the talisman room.


    Feeling that with his current mana and Divine Sense, he could attempt to draw Third Rank Talismans.


    He had not considered drawing Third Rank Talismans before due to the lack of talisman materials as well as the absence of a Third Rank Talisman inheritance.


    Now with the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, there will never be a worry about inheritance.


    The scripture contains 126,600 variations of talismans derived from eighty-one types of spiritual patterns, covering everything from basic talismans to Fifth Rank Talismans.


    "However, to draw Third Rank Talismans, I will also need Third Rank Talisman-making materials and a Third Rank Talisman brush,¡±


    "These can only be purchased in the Immortal City,¡± Lu Changsheng muttered, letting out a breath and storing away the talismans before leaving the study. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    With his current mana and Divine Sense, he could continuously draw talismans for an entire day without feeling tired.


    But while at home, he still took time out to accompany his wives, concubines, and children to foster their relationships.


    "Husband, you have a letter,¡±


    On seeing Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoyun handed over a letter, speaking out.


    "A letter for me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised on hearing this.


    He used to correspond with Hong Yi quite often.


    But since he went to Ruyi Prefecture every few months, he didn¡¯t exchange letters that much anymore.


    "Hmm, a letter from Feiyu?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was a bit surprised upon seeing the sender.


    Li Feiyu, who had returned once three or four years ago and didn¡¯t find him, then proceeded to Azure Phoenix Immortal City, had been out of touch ever since.


    This was the first time he had written a letter to him.


    Lu Changsheng broke the seal on the letter and checked the contents.


    There wasn¡¯t much said in the letter.


    It was just a simple greeting, with Li Feiyu sharing some observations and experiences from Azure Phoenix Immortal City, and then mentioning his breakthrough to Sixth Level Energy Refinement, now settled in Azure Phoenix Immortal City, asking Lu Changsheng not to worry.


    He said that in case of any matters, letters could be sent to Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    Since the journey was long, he didn¡¯t expect to return anytime soon.


    Therefore, he hoped Lu Changsheng, as his uncle, could help keep an eye on his children¡¯s well-being and arrange their marriages.


    "It takes more than half a year to travel from Qingzhu Mountain to Azure Phoenix Immortal City,¡±


    "Feiyu¡¯s settling down in Azure Phoenix Immortal City and writing back now, indeed it has been more than three years,¡± Lu Changsheng thought after reading the letter and feeling relieved to know his friend was fine.


    But he sighed at the thought of Li Feiyu¡¯s decision to settle in Azure Phoenix Immortal City for the long term.


    Clearly, Li Feiyu intended to carve out an achievement in the Azure Phoenix Immortal City, perhaps even aiming for Foundation Establishment before returning.


    Although Azure Phoenix Immortal City is known as a haven for Loose Cultivators, full of opportunities that have launched many into soaring success,


    One could imagine that making a name and achieving something of significance is not so simple.


    Li Feiyu is currently only at Sixth Level Energy Refinement.


    Without a great opportunity, breaking through to Ninth Level Energy Refinement may take more than a decade,


    And the chances of achieving Foundation Establishment are even slimmer.


    "I can also visit Azure Phoenix Immortal City if there is a chance in the future,¡± Lu Changsheng said as he put away the letter.


    Thinking that if he had time in the future, he could also take a trip to the Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    After all, Azure Phoenix Immortal City is different from the other two major Immortal Cities;


    Located at the border between Jiang Country and Yue Country, near the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, it is a sacred place for Loose Cultivators.


    ¡­


    Before one knew it, two months had passed.


    Today, Qingzhu Mountain is festooned with lanterns and streamers, radiating festive cheer.


    "The Patriarch of the Yu Family from Bi Lake Mountain has arrived!¡±


    "The Bai Family Head from Hundred Birds Lake has arrived!¡±


    "The Foundation Establishment Ancestor from Wugong Ridge Zheng Family has arrived!¡±


    "The Family Head from Ning Family of Creek Mountain has arrived!¡±


    The voices of the greeters were continuously raised,


    Announcing each honored guest and the gifts they brought.


    Today is the celebration for Lu Changsheng, the Ninth Elder of the Lu Family, for being promoted to Second Grade Talisman Master.


    Thus, surrounding cultivation families, power groups with business relationships with the Lu Family, and cultivators all have come to attend.


    But if one observed closely, among the arriving guests, many were accompanied by a young and beautiful woman.


    "Rui¡¯er, this Talisman Master Lu is only in his thirties, at the prime of his life,¡±


    "He may even have a chance to become a Foundation Establishment Ancestor in the future. You must perform well later, and if he takes notice of you and takes you as a concubine, our Luo Family will have made it,¡± a middle-aged man with a weathered face advised his treasured daughter.


    Like him, there were quite a few cultivators instructing their daughters and juniors.


    After all, those who came to attend the celebration had also inquired about this Talisman Master beforehand,


    And knew that he was a rarity among cultivators.


    Most cultivators, in their single-minded pursuit of cultivation, do not indulge themselves in worldly pleasures and the company of women.


    And even if they did indulge, it¡¯s usually just with female cultivators¡ªthe objective being to relax, to enjoy, for dual cultivation, or replenishment.


    Someone like Lu Changsheng, who takes many wives and concubines and has fathered over a hundred children in just over ten years, is truly extraordinary.


    Moreover,


    Rumor has it that this Talisman Master is quite generous to his wives, concubines, and children.

 Chapter 214: Master Lu, the Young Lady Has Fallen for You at First Sight! (3)

    He had spent all his cultivation resources on his wives, concubines, and children.So, under the transmission of such news, many forces and small families began to harbor thoughts.


    They contemplated marrying off their daughters to forge a connection with Talisman Master Lu.


    After all, if their daughters or descendants could bear Talisman Master Lu several children of exceptional talent, it would be akin to making the acquaintance of a Second Grade Talisman Master.


    At the moment, Lu Changsheng was sitting on the high platform of the great hall with the Lu Family Ancestor, Lu Yuanzhong, accepting congratulations from others.


    Only when Foundation Establishment Ancestors came forward did he and Lu Yuanzhong go up to greet them, exchanging pleasantries.


    At other times, there was no need for the two of them to welcome the guests.


    After all, the status of a Second Grade Talisman Master barely qualified him to mingle with Foundation Establishment Cultivators as equals.


    Or, to put it another way, Foundation Establishment Cultivators were also willing to show a Second Grade Talisman Master some respect.


    "That is Lu Changsheng, I heard he started as a son-in-law taken into the Lu Family.¡±


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    "The Lu Family really got lucky, picking up a son-in-law who turned out to have such a gift for the Talisman Path.¡±


    "I heard the man has only a Lower Grade Spiritual Root; otherwise, with such a talent for the Talisman Path, breaking through to Foundation Establishment, I¡¯m afraid his future would be boundless.¡±


    Many looked up at Lu Changsheng on the high platform with eyes filled with envy and jealousy.


    After all, for many small families or minor forces¡¯ Cultivators, life was incredibly tough.


    Seeing someone like Lu Changsheng, who came from a humble background but turned his fate around with talent, they felt admiration, and at the same time, envy and resentment.


    "Is that Master Lu?¡±


    "Such a handsome and unearthly man exists in this world!¡±


    "With such peerless looks and being a Second Grade Talisman Master, he¡¯s truly both talented and handsome!¡±


    Some of the young ladies and women, having been briefed by their families, couldn¡¯t help but be attracted from afar upon seeing Lu Changsheng.


    Since today was the celebration for Lu Changsheng,


    Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan also dressed up beautifully for him.


    Their hair, neatly tied with a green jade crown, looked gentle and refined.


    They donned wide-sleeved robes of green jade color, with a golden jade belt embroidered with golden silk at the waist.


    On the left side of the jade belt hung an exquisitely patterned jade pendant, and they wore celestial blue boots with cloud patterns embroidered on them.


    The overall look was opulent yet understated, and as they moved, the spiritual light embroidery flowed through their garments, making the already handsome Lu Changsheng even more dashing and otherworldly.


    "If one could marry such Master Lu, it would be quite good.¡±


    "My sister was unwilling to come before; if she saw Master Lu, she would surely regret it.¡±


    "Master Lu is so handsome; he must be a very good person.¡±


    Some young ladies initially resisted their families¡¯ arrangements,


    But upon seeing the handsome figure of Lu Changsheng, suddenly they were much less resistant.


    They felt that even becoming a concubine of such a Master Lu would be quite nice.


    "The Marquis of Ruyi Prefecture has arrived!¡±


    Following the announcer¡¯s call, a dignified man in his fifties and a middle-aged man in his thirties entered the Lu Family villa.


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, they immediately offered congratulations: ¡°Congratulations to Master Lu on his success in the Talisman Path!¡±


    "Ancestor, this is Hong Yi, a secular friend of mine.¡±


    Lu Changsheng introduced Hong Yi to Lu Yuanzhong with a nod toward the Marquis of Ruyi.


    "Very good, since he is a friend of Changsheng, he shall henceforth be a friend of Qingzhu Mountain as well.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong smiled and nodded, showing great respect.


    "Greetings to Lu Ancestor!¡±


    Ruyi Prefecture¡¯s lord and Hong Yi were both flattered and surprised.


    After all, Foundation Establishment Ancestors were usually lofty figures whom they could hardly ever meet.


    They hadn¡¯t expected that Lu Changsheng, now a Second Grade Talisman Master, would still give them face and even introduce them to a Foundation Establishment Ancestor.


    Their hearts throbbed with excitement and elation.


    "Uncle Hong, Brother Hong, please take a seat,¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t stand on ceremony and invited the two to sit.


    Some guests, upon seeing Lu Changsheng personally receiving the lord of Ruyi Prefecture and Hong Yi, were both surprised and intrigued.


    They couldn¡¯t help but step forward to talk and get acquainted with the lord and Hong Yi.


    As time passed, more and more guests arrived.


    The Lu Family Estate was extraordinarily lively with over a hundred tables for the banquet.


    Lu Changsheng passed the time drinking and chatting with guests, along with Lu Yuanzhong.


    "Master Lu, this is my great-granddaughter, Zheng Yongwan. She has long admired Master Lu¡­,¡±


    At this moment, the Zheng Family Ancestor introduced a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl to Lu Changsheng.


    The girl called Zheng Yongwan immediately blushed with bashfulness and shyly lowered her head.


    She hadn¡¯t expected her own ancestor to bring up such a matter in front of such a large public gathering.


    "Er¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat flummoxed by the Zheng Family Ancestor¡¯s behavior.


    He mused that he was just a Second Grade Talisman Master.


    Was it really necessary for a Foundation Establishment Ancestor to personally offer him a young woman?


    However, he also immediately realized that the Zheng Family Ancestor¡¯s life wasn¡¯t long for this world, and his family lacked a successor.


    Although they were seeking support from the Yu Family, they knew the Yu¡¯s support was unreliable.


    So, this Zheng Family Ancestor was also placing a bet on him, or rather, on the Lu Family.


    He glanced at the girl named Zheng Yongwan.


    At seventeen or eighteen, she possessed a cultivation of Qi Refinement Level Five.


    For her age and cultivation, she likely had a decent Spiritual Root, perhaps a Middle Grade Spiritual Root.


    But specifically, without direct contact and examination, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t just tell.


    Regardless, he had no interest.


    After all, if he were to choose a young woman, he¡¯d prefer someone without much of a background or entanglements.


    A girl like the one offered by the Zheng Family Ancestor not only came with family ties but could even affect the relationship between the Lu and Zheng families.


    "Master Lu, this is my niece, Bai Feifei. I¡¯ve heard that Master Lu lacks someone to attend to his daily needs; Feifei has fallen in love with Master Lu at first sight¡­¡±


    Just then, the Bai Family Head, noting the Zheng Family Ancestor¡¯s move, immediately stepped forward with a gentle and beautiful young girl and said.


    He had initially planned to wait until the celebration was almost over to find an opportunity to speak to Lu Changsheng about this.


    But he had not anticipated the Zheng Family Ancestor, a Foundation Establishment Ancestor himself, to do such a thing.


    Thus, he didn¡¯t want to wait any longer and promptly brought his niece forward.


    "Master Lu, my daughter also fell in love with Master Lu at first sight and wishes to serve the Master.¡±


    "Master Lu, my niece is all alone in this world, and upon seeing Master Lu today, she has fallen in love and wishes to attend to you, pour your tea, warm your bed¡­¡±


    Seeing this, a few others standing nearby stepped up with their accompanying young women, speaking out one after another.

 Chapter 215: Taking a Concubine!

    Lu Changsheng looked at the succession of men presenting their daughters with a speechless expression.He thought to himself why a simple celebration had turned into a giveaway event for daughters.


    Was it that all ceremonies were like this, or was it because of his own reputation that people were catering to his interests?


    Yet, he had been so restrained over the years.


    He glanced briefly at these young women.


    All of them had faces like blooming flowers under the moonlight.


    And they possessed Spiritual Roots, with cultivation evident in them.


    This made Lu Changsheng surmise inwardly that this was the power of status and identity.


    Back then, he even had to worry about marrying a ¡®Fairy¡¯ with Spiritual Roots.


    He could only save money to rescue misfortunate women from the White Jade Tower.


    Now that he had just advanced to a Second Grade Talisman Master, family after family, power after power, was sending over their descendants with Spiritual Root talents to be his concubines.


    "Changsheng, if you¡¯re interested, you can simply take them in without any hesitation,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong transmitted his voice to Lu Changsheng at that moment.


    He of course knew about Lu Changsheng¡¯s character.


    Knew that Lu Changsheng had no great ambition for cultivation.


    Just wanted to have many children and a house full of descendants.


    So, taking in concubines was not something he minded much.


    Besides, people were sending daughters to Lu Changsheng as a way to establish good relationships, favor with him, and his Lu Family.


    His Lu Family was also willing to engage with these people through this method to strengthen ties.


    Hearing these words, Lu Changsheng had a moment of contemplation.


    Feeling that since he need not worry about the relationships with the Lu Family and these families, then he could indeed take them in.


    For one, he had already considered the idea of taking concubines.


    He needed to increase revenue and cut expenses, to fill up his back courtyard.


    Moreover, as his cultivation strength improved, he no longer had to be as cautious and worried as before when it came to marrying wives and taking in concubines.


    Although these women had their own families,


    To him, they were also known commodities, from clear and unsullied backgrounds, not likely to bring any trouble.


    After all, he couldn¡¯t possibly find all his concubines from amongst orphans.


    Nor were there that many orphaned female cultivators for him to encounter and bring home.


    He could visit the White Jade Tower to buy maidservants,


    But in the White Jade Tower, Lower Grade Spiritual Root maidservants cost a few hundred Spirit Stones, Middle Grade Spiritual Root maidservants started at a few thousand Spirit Stones.


    Even with wealth, he couldn¡¯t sustain such expenditure.


    Moreover, since he was preparing to establish a family, he also needed some allies, a network of relationships.


    And marital alliances were the best method to establish such a network.


    Even if he didn¡¯t take them now,


    In the future, if he wanted his offspring to marry women with clear backgrounds and Spiritual Roots, the best method would also be to form marital alliances with other cultivation families.


    "Ah, for the sake of the family, for the sake of the children, I as an old father can only humiliate myself,¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly.


    Then, he cupped his hands together and said, ¡°I¡¯m flattered by the affections of all the young ladies, but there are already many wives and concubines in the Lu household¡­.¡±


    Although he intended to take in a few girls,


    He couldn¡¯t just agree as soon as they asked, could he?


    Wouldn¡¯t that make it seem like he was too lustful and degrade his status?


    However, before Lu Changsheng could finish speaking, someone immediately said, ¡°It is an honor for my daughter to serve Master Lu. To be a mere maidservant is enough, how can we ask for a status.¡±


    "Hiss, this Head of the Luo Family is ruthless, actually not even vying for the status of a concubine for his own daughter.¡±


    The others from smaller Energy Refining Families found the Luo Family Head¡¯s words quite extreme when he spoke.


    They also harbored the thought of not competing for status,


    But thought to at least request the position of a concubine.


    They couldn¡¯t truly let their precious descendants serve others as maidservants.


    After all, the descendants they chose to bring, although not the seeds of their families, were still some of the better sprouts of their households.


    "Since the Luo Family Head is so generous, it would be rude to decline such earnest offer. I will humbly accept,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing the man so accommodating, also nodded his head.


    After speaking, he added, ¡°When there¡¯s time later, we can exchange more insights about the Talisman Path.¡±


    Since they were sending a daughter over to be a maidservant, he also had to show some proper attitude in return.


    "Master Lu, my daughter feels the same,¡±


    "Master Lu, my niece feels the same,¡±


    The others also voiced out one after another.


    This put Elder Zheng of the Zheng Family and the Bai Family Head in a slightly awkward position.


    The others were just small Energy Refining Families, with lesser influence,


    Willing to lower their status before Lu Changsheng, a Second Rank Talisman Master.


    But their Zheng and Bai Families were, after all, well-known and reputable.


    If an elder of the family or a family head were to humiliate themselves by offering their own direct daughters to Lu Changsheng as maidservants, it would be somewhat shameful.


    "I¡¯ve been smitten with Miss Yongwan and Miss Feifei at first sight and willing to take them as concubines. I wonder if the two ladies would be willing?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, noticing Elder Zheng¡¯s and the Bai Family Head¡¯s embarrassment, volunteered.


    Annexing Red Leaf Valley was still included in his contingency plans.


    Therefore, he was also willing to foster a good relationship with the Zheng and Bai Families.


    Moreover, judging by their appearances and cultivation levels, he believed that Zheng Yongwan and Bai Feifei were likely to have Middle Grade Spiritual Roots.


    Thus, taking the two as secondary concubines would be quite suitable.


    Upon hearing this, both women felt a slight relief in their hearts.


    Both of them, after all, were direct descendants of Foundation Establishment Families.


    Although willing to marry Lu Changsheng, to become maidservants like those from smaller families was still slightly bitter to them.


    "I¡¯ll abide by the elder¡¯s decision,¡±


    "I¡¯ll abide by the head¡¯s decision,¡±


    The two women did not directly respond but spoke softly with their heads bowed.


    "Hehe, good,¡±


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    Elder Zheng and the Bai Family Head immediately showed smiles upon seeing this,


    And indicated that, concubinage notwithstanding, they would still interact with Lu Changsheng as equals in the future.


    The other families, seeing this scene, did not say much.


    Knowing that the Zheng and Bai Families were Foundation Establishment Families, not something their own families could compare with.

 Chapter 216: Taking a Concubine! (2)

    Although Master Lu took many wives and concubines, with his current status, he was not inclined to acknowledge all of them.Nevertheless, they were content to become maidservants.


    After all, they still had the opportunity to bear offspring in the future.


    If they gave birth to excellent children, the mother might benefit from the child¡¯s status.


    Some of the other guests witnessing this scene couldn¡¯t help but think of suitable relatives of marriageable age within their families.


    They hoped to form connections with the Lu Family and Master Lu through such means.


    Thus, after a three-day and three-night celebration, Lu Changsheng hosted another feast to welcome concubines.


    He took Zheng Yongwan and Bai Feifei as his new concubines.


    No objections came from Lu Changsheng¡¯s wives and other concubines about the addition of the two women and five maidservants.


    One reason was that they had grown accustomed to their husband¡¯s ways.


    Moreover, the Lu Family Ancestor had given his blessing to this affair.


    "It¡¯s been a long time since the Ninth Elder has taken concubines.¡±


    "I heard that these two are legitimate daughters of the Zheng and Bai Families, yet now they can only be concubines.¡±


    "Yes, I remember Bai Feifei never married out. I didn¡¯t expect that she would end up marrying Uncle Changsheng as a concubine now.¡±


    "Of course, Brother Changsheng is now a Second Grade Talisman Master. Being able to marry him is a stroke of luck!¡±


    "Lu Changsheng now has thirty or forty wives, maidservants, and concubines, and now seven more have been added.¡±


    The Lu Family disciples discussed Lu Changsheng¡¯s wedding, voicing their astonishment.


    That night.


    Lu Changsheng entered the bridal chamber.


    He skillfully lifted the red bridal veil, gazing upon the shy faces of the two young women before him.


    That year, he was thirty-six, with seven wives, thirteen concubines, and twenty-nine maidservants.


    And a fairy who had yet to be married and bear a child.


    ¡­


    For the following month.


    Lu Changsheng remained at home, enjoying the bliss of a newlywed night after night.


    Among the two new concubines and five maidservants, both Zheng Yongwan and Bai Feifei had Fifth Grade Spiritual Roots.


    Among the five maidservants, except for a girl named Luo Rui with Sixth Grade Spiritual Roots, the rest all had Seventh Grade Spiritual Roots.


    But for Lu Changsheng, this was acceptable.


    After all, in such families, having a Middle Grade Spiritual Root was already considered quite talented.


    That they were willing to become his concubines was already a considerable investment on their part.


    As new people were added to his household, the already substantial estate began to feel a bit crowded.


    Lu Yuanzhong was very generous and allocated a plot of land in Qingzhu Valley for Lu Changsheng so that another large estate could be built for him.


    "She must be pregnant by now, right?¡±


    After a month of effort, Lu Changsheng felt that Zheng Yongwan and Bai Feifei were likely with child.


    He didn¡¯t linger any longer. After arranging household affairs, he set off for the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    He had been home for quite a long time, after all.


    In a few more months, Xiao Xiyue would be returning to Qingyun Sect, and he wanted to accompany her.


    Upon arriving at the Red Leaf Valley Market riding an Iron Feather Eagle, Lu Changsheng first visited his Peace Talisman Hall.


    He informed Gao He that his Spiritual Talisman Shop would now sell one Second Rank Talisman to the public every month.


    The number of Supreme First Grade Talismans was raised to eight per month.


    He also instructed Gao He to help him purchase Second Grade Talisman Making materials on a long-term basis.


    Now that he had the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture and the method of Talisman Refinement Formation, his need for Second Grade Talismans had greatly increased.


    He planned to carry several hundred Second Grade Talismans with him at all times.


    This way, if he encountered a Nascent Soul Immortal, he could rely on the Talisman Formation to have some means of self-protection.


    After discussing matters with Gao He, Lu Changsheng also inquired about his son, Lu Xianzhi¡¯s well-being.


    He took his son to the third floor and taught him about the knowledge of puppets.


    The craft of puppet making, although not highly profitable, just earned a modest income.


    However, the cost of learning was also relatively low.


    That¡¯s because, when crafting puppets, if a mistake is made in one of the steps and it fails, only some of the materials are lost, and most can still be reused.


    Unlike Talisman Making and Alchemy.


    Once those fail, all materials are basically wasted, burning through money rapidly.


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    "If you see a girl you fancy, you can also talk to your father about it.¡±


    After teaching about puppets, Lu Changsheng said this to his son, Lu Xianzhi.


    His son was also sixteen years old.


    It was time to consider marriage.


    Though many Cultivators didn¡¯t marry for a lifetime to focus on their Cultivation,


    Or they only settled down when they were in their forties or fifties,


    For someone like Lu Xianzhi, Lu Changsheng still hoped his son would start a family early.


    "Dad, I understand.¡±


    In his youth, Lu Xianzhi had been rather naughty,


    But as he grew older and more sensible, his personality became more stable and restrained.


    "As long as you understand, I¡¯m not rushing you; I¡¯m just hoping you¡¯ll also think about this aspect,¡± Lu Changsheng said, nodding.


    His child was only sixteen; he wasn¡¯t truly in a rush yet.


    "Dad, rest assured, I understand,¡± Lu Xianzhi said with a smile, nodding in agreement.


    He knew his father¡¯s wish was for a house full of descendants, so he could understand his father¡¯s thoughts.


    Being only a Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, his achievements in this life would be limited, so it would be better to start a family early.


    After giving his son a few instructions, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family¡¯s Spiritual Talisman Shop.


    Lu Miaoge had also returned to Qingzhu Mountain for the celebration, so she knew about Lu Changsheng taking concubines.


    To this, she just advised Lu Changsheng to take good care of his health,


    Not to indulge too much in carnal desires, as such activities could harm his body and interfere with his Cultivation.


    In response to such remarks, Lu Changsheng demonstrated through action that his body was in excellent condition.


    Afterwards.


    After the couple shared a tender moment,


    "Sister Miaoge, this is the Talisman Path inheritance I received back then.¡±


    "But since I hadn¡¯t been able to advance to a Second Grade Talisman Master and fully understand its contents, I¡¯ve been unable to sketch out the content inside.¡±


    "These are the Spiritual Patterns I can now trace.¡±

 Chapter 217: Taking a Concubine! (3)

    ¡°`Lu Changsheng took out a jade scroll and handed it to Lu Miaoge.


    Inside the jade scroll was a foundational spiritual pattern from the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, one of eighty-one spiritual patterns.


    But this one foundational spiritual pattern could give rise to over three hundred types of runes.


    It contained the profundity of the Talisman Path that was difficult to comprehend.


    If Lu Miaoge could comprehend it, she would benefit greatly and make significant progress in the Talisman Path.


    Moreover, he wanted to see how long it would take for Lu Miaoge to understand and comprehend this spiritual pattern.


    If Lu Miaoge could fully grasp this spiritual pattern and successfully sketch it before her Foundation Establishment, Lu Changsheng felt that he could consider teaching her the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture.


    Although Lu Miaoge had cultivated the Saturn Solar Sword Technique.


    But compared to the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, this Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture was obviously more suitable for her.


    "A Talisman Path inheritance?¡±


    Lu Miaoge said, somewhat surprised and astonished.


    She had not expected that Lu Changsheng had another Talisman Path inheritance.


    But thinking of Lu Changsheng¡¯s understanding of the Talisman Path, her heart eased slightly.


    "That¡¯s right, my rapid progress in the Talisman Path is also related to this inheritance.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said warmly.


    Lu Miaoge took the jade scroll and examined the spiritual pattern on it.


    Looking at the spiritual pattern on the jade scroll, Lu Miaoge was stunned and immersed in it.


    It took her a long time to come back to her senses and said, ¡°Changsheng, this spiritual pattern is incredibly profound.¡±


    "It appears simple, yet it¡¯s extremely complex, containing countless variations, which are profound and difficult to understand.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said aloud.


    As a top-level Talisman Master, she indeed had a certain level of discernment and understanding of the Talisman Path.


    She could clearly see that this spiritual pattern included many combinations and variations.


    She wanted to discern these variations, but the more she looked, the more she realized how profound and mysterious the pattern was, and it eluded her.


    In her heart, she marveled that Lu Changsheng was able to sketch such a complex and profound spiritual pattern.


    "That¡¯s right, this spiritual pattern has three hundred and sixty-five variations, evolving into three hundred and sixty-five types of runes¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and began to slowly explain the various changes and the mysteries within this spiritual pattern.


    Listening to Lu Changsheng¡¯s warm voice explaining the profound truths of the Talisman Path, Lu Miaoge became deeply engrossed.


    After Lu Changsheng finished explaining, Lu Miaoge looked at his exceptionally handsome profile and became slightly entranced.


    She recalled the moments from when she first met Lu Changsheng until now.


    From the initial impression of not bad, to a person not bad.


    To the exasperation of his indulgence in the company of women.


    Then seeing his rapid progress on the Talisman Path, leading to an air of mystery.


    Not only did he save her from a life-threatening situation, but he also provided the Three Suns Elixir, an Exquisite Level Cultivation Method, and a rare treasure such as the treasure-seeking mouse.


    Now, he was imparting such a Talisman Path inheritance, teaching her the profound truths of the Talisman Path.


    Being able to comprehend and understand this spiritual pattern so thoroughly made her feel that Lu Changsheng was definitely not as simple as just advancing to Second Grade Talisman Master.


    "What¡¯s wrong, suddenly looking at me like that?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing Lu Miaoge¡¯s beautiful eyes brimming with admiration, couldn¡¯t help but smile and ask.


    "I just feel that you have become more and more impressive, Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said with a lovely smile in a soft voice.


    "Sister Miaoge, I have some secrets and fortunes.¡±


    "But don¡¯t worry, I will tell you all about these secrets and fortunes in the future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew that explaining the spiritual pattern had caused Lu Miaoge to be puzzled and skeptical.


    Which was normal.


    Even just a basic spiritual pattern from the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture was extremely profound.


    Not something that someone who had just advanced to Second Grade Talisman Master could fully comprehend.


    "I know.¡±


    "Changsheng, if there¡¯s something weighing on your heart, you can always talk to me about it.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s eyes were moist and her demeanor gentle as water, as she spoke softly.


    Adding, ¡°We are husband and wife.¡±


    "Sister Miaoge.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart warmed.


    ¡°`


    The strength, treasures, and secrets brought by the system, which he had always kept hidden in his heart for fear that revealing them would cause trouble, were indeed tiring.


    But fortunately, he had his wives to ensure he had no other worries in his daily life.


    Looking at his wife in front of him, he embraced her graceful and delicate body and kissed her deeply on the lips.


    "Mmm~ Changsheng¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge hadn¡¯t expected that after just having been intimate, Lu Changsheng would want her again.


    "Combining the transmission of Dao and pleasure, it might actually help with understanding spiritual patterns,¡± he whispered into her ear, his breath hot.


    "Mmm~¡±


    Faced with Lu Changsheng¡¯s instruction, Lu Miaoge could only half-close her eyes languidly, gently biting her lip, and listen intently.


    But because the teachings were so profound, she also felt the strain of learning, her body covered in fragrant sweat.


    After a while, as the transmission of knowledge and essence concluded, she, too, reciprocated passionately, contemplating the principles within.


    ¡­


    The next day, Lu Changsheng visited the courtyard where Xiao Xiyue was staying.


    Inside the courtyard, Xiao Xiyue, dressed in a moon-white gown, looked as graceful as ever, showing no signs of having just given birth.


    She watched serenely over the cradle where Lu Wangshu was sleeping soundly.


    "Changsheng, you¡¯re finished with your tasks,¡± Xiao Xiyue said with a smile when she saw Lu Changsheng, speaking in a gentle voice.


    "Xi Yue.¡±


    Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng felt somewhat ashamed of his recent conduct.


    He felt that he truly hadn¡¯t fulfilled his responsibilities.


    Sitting down beside her, he watched the child and chatted with Xiao Xiyue.


    "Xi Yue, do you know what a Blood Talisman Spiritual Body is?¡± he asked after a moment, thinking of his daughter¡¯s spiritual body.


    In this period, he had looked through several ancient books about spiritual bodies.


    However, he hadn¡¯t found any information about the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    He knew that this superior Spiritual Body was probably rare.


    So he asked Xiao Xiyue.


    After all, it concerned the awakening of his own spiritual body and his daughter¡¯s future awakening.


    "Blood Talisman Spiritual Body?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue, on hearing this, shook her head slightly; she had never heard of this spiritual body either.


    "I don¡¯t know much about spiritual bodies either,¡± she said.


    "If you need it, Changsheng, I will look for information about it when I return to Qingyun Sect,¡± she offered.


    "I saw a brief description of this spiritual body in an ancient book and suspect that I might possess it,¡± Lu Changsheng explained. ¡°So I would appreciate it, Xi Yue, if you could help me find more information about it.¡±


    He didn¡¯t say that he had noticed the child had a spiritual body.


    After all, it would be somewhat exaggerated to determine that his newborn child possessed a certain spiritual body.


    As for his daughter inheriting this spiritual body in the future, the explanation was simple.


    His daughter inherited his excellent spiritual body, which was perfectly normal.


    Although the chance of passing on a spiritual body is extremely slim.


    But sometimes, things just happen to coincide.


    "Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, alright,¡± agreed Xiao Xiyue. Learning that Lu Changsheng might possess this spiritual body, she immediately took the matter more seriously. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She planned to check the Sutra Pavilion upon her return to the Sect, and if there was no information there, she would ask her master.


    She also told Lu Changsheng that she planned to return to Qingyun Sect after three more months, although she would come down the mountain whenever she had the time.


    If Lu Changsheng had anything he needed, he could write to her.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t try to persuade her otherwise.


    After all, Xiao Xiyue had already mentioned that she would be leaving at this time.


    As a disciple of the Immortal Sects, given tasks and a territory to defend, she couldn¡¯t possibly stay outside for long.

 Chapter 218: Xiao Xiyue Leaves, Awakening the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body!

    In the blink of an eye, three months passed.During this period, both of the concubines newly taken by Lu Changsheng, Zheng Yongwan and Bai Feifei, succeeded in becoming pregnant.


    As for the five maids, only Luo Rui was pregnant for the time being.


    This was also why Lu Changsheng spent most of his time at the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    At home, he only gave minimal care.


    However, this efficiency had already astonished the Zheng Family, Bai Family, and Luo Family to no end.


    They thought to themselves that Master Lu truly enjoyed having children.


    It had only been two or three months, and they were already pregnant.


    Especially the Luo Family Head.


    He had thought that since his daughter was a maid, it would take a lot of effort to win Master Lu¡¯s favor.


    He never expected that she would become pregnant so quickly; he was truly pleasantly surprised.


    Immediately, all three families sent tonics to their respective daughters to ensure they were well-nourished during pregnancy.


    After all, they had sent their daughters to Lu Changsheng to be concubines and maids, hoping they would bear offspring to deepen the ties between their families.


    Now that they were pregnant, they naturally hoped the children would have Spiritual Roots and excellent talents to gain Lu Changsheng¡¯s attention.


    ¡­


    On this day, Xiao Xiyue was also preparing to return to Qingyun Sect.


    She carried her daughter and walked out of the Red Leaf Valley Market with Lu Changsheng.


    "Changsheng,¡±


    As she looked at Lu Changsheng and her daughter in his arms, her heart was filled with reluctance.


    She even had the thought of giving up going back to the sect, just so she could stay by Lu Changsheng and their child¡¯s side.


    "The separation now is only for a better reunion later,¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue and said gently.


    He also felt somewhat reluctant.


    But he still supported Xiao Xiyue¡¯s decision to return to the Sect for cultivation.


    During this time, because of the child, Xiao Xiyue had become somewhat indifferent to cultivation.


    "Wangshu still can¡¯t call me ¡®mother.¡¯ When I come back, will she have forgotten about me?¡±


    The once Guanghan Fairy, akin to the Nine Heavens Bright Moon, had now descended to the mortal realm, entangled in worldly affections, becoming as sentimental and affectionate as most mothers.


    "If you miss her, write to me, and I will bring Wangshu to Qingyun Sect to see you,¡±


    Lu Changsheng consoled Xiao Xiyue¡¯s emotions.


    "No, it¡¯s dangerous to travel from here to Qingyun Sect; what if we encounter danger on the way?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue immediately shook her head.


    Though having Lu Changsheng as a father meant they usually wouldn¡¯t face any danger,


    The child was still small, and she didn¡¯t want her daughter to suffer the hardship of travel.


    She then handed her daughter over to Lu Changsheng.


    She asked him to take good care of their daughter.


    "Don¡¯t worry, this is our daughter, I will naturally take care of her,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said affectionately while holding his daughter, his tone undeniably firm.


    Xiao Xiyue looked at her daughter for a while longer, then with her robes fluttering, she rode a crane and flew away.


    Watching Xiao Xiyue¡¯s figure gradually disappearing into the horizon, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit empty.


    After all, the two of them had spent so many years together.


    Now that they were separating, he didn¡¯t know how long it would be before they saw each other again.


    "Sigh,¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the child in his arms and let out a gentle sigh.


    Then he took a deep breath, exhaled softly, and after returning to the courtyard to tidy up a little, he resumed his true appearance and went to the Lu Family¡¯s Spiritual Talisman Shop.


    "Changsheng, this is?¡±


    Lu Miaoge was somewhat surprised and curious as she saw Lu Changsheng holding an infant.


    After all, normally, Lu Changsheng hardly ever took such a young child out with him.


    "This is the child of Xiao Xiyue and me,¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up, stating directly.


    "Fairy Xiao¡¯s child!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge was somewhat shocked.


    She knew her husband had been assisting Xiao Xiyue in her cultivation.


    She had also guessed that her husband¡¯s relationship with this Fairy was more than ordinary.


    But she never thought that while assisting in cultivation, they would have a child together.


    It was truly astonishing.


    Previously, Lu Changsheng had told her about Xiao Xiyue¡¯s situation.


    She had already conquered Foundation Establishment, was a core disciple of Qingyun Sect.


    But now, a Foundation Establishment female cultivator, a core disciple of Qingyun Sect, had borne a child for her husband.


    This left Lu Miaoge uncertain whether to praise her husband¡¯s charm or to say something else.


    "Where is Fairy Xiao?¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked outside and inquired.


    "She has been away for a long time, she has gone back to Qingyun Sect,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied.


    "Changsheng,¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge¡¯s lips pressed together gently.


    Thinking that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s farewell had saddened Lu Changsheng, she stepped forward to gently embrace her husband.


    "I¡¯m fine, it¡¯s just a temporary parting,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a smile, indicating that he was alright.


    "Such a cute child, what is her name?¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng was fine, Lu Miaoge then turned her attention to the baby, smiling tenderly and softly asking.


    "Wangshu, Lu Wangshu,¡±


    Lu Changsheng handed the child to Lu Miaoge.


    He had brought the child over, hoping that Lu Miaoge would take care of her when she had time.


    "Lu Wangshu,¡±


    Lu Miaoge held the child, her face full of tenderness, recalling her own daughter, Lu Qingzhu. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Changsheng, you should have brought Fairy Xiao and the child over together,¡±


    Lu Miaoge cooed to the child, her voice soft.


    "Fairy Xiao must be worried about the child, returning to Qingyun Sect alone,¡±


    "If she had come together with us, we could have talked to her, got to know each other a little, and she would feel more at ease about the child,¡±


    Lu Miaoge continued to speak in her gentle way.


    "Xi Yue never brought it up before, and I didn¡¯t realize it either,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, having heard this, felt it was indeed the case.


    Even though he was the father, he knew he wouldn¡¯t have time to take care of the child all the time,


    And it was certain that he would have to leave the child in the care of his wives and concubines.


    And among his wives and concubines, Xiao Xiyue had only met Lu Miaoge.


    Just brief encounters, without much understanding.


    No doubt she felt less at ease.


    "How could you let Fairy Xiao take the initiative to speak up about such a matter?¡±

 Chapter 219: Xiao Xiyue Leaves, Awakening the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body! (2)

    ¡°`"Next time Fairy Xiao comes, Changsheng, you can let me meet her and have a chat with her,¡± S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "After all, Fairy Xiao is willing to have a child with you, she must be accepting you in her heart,¡±


    Lu Miaoge said softly to her husband.


    She knew that even though her husband had many wives and concubines, he still didn¡¯t fully understand women¡¯s thoughts.


    "Wife, you are right,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Xiao Xiyue had a child with him, only lacking an official status.


    Sooner or later, she would have to meet and get to know his other wives and concubines.


    Now it was a good time to use the child as a bridge for communication.


    ¡­


    Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, three months passed.


    Because he was preparing to visit Jiuxiao Immortal City, Lu Changsheng spent most of his time making talismans.


    Preparing for his talisman formation.


    But while making talismans was important, he did not neglect his duties.


    He worked diligently every day and all four remaining maids became pregnant.


    The total number of his offspring reached one hundred and fifty-three.


    "Husband, you¡¯ve received a letter,¡±


    One day, Lu Miaoyun handed a letter to Lu Changsheng.


    "A letter for me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng took the letter.


    It was from Xiao Xiyue.


    There were prohibitions on the letter.


    If forced open, the letter would self-destruct.


    Lu Changsheng broke the prohibition and read the contents.


    In the letter, Xiao Xiyue wrote that everything was well with her.


    Currently, she was being assigned a mission by her sect and was preparing to go to the Green River Marketplace as the Record Chief, so she wouldn¡¯t be able to come for a short period.


    Being a Record Chief was a training treatment only given to core disciples of a sect.


    It would broaden her horizons and help her understand the Cultivation World.


    There was hardly any danger.


    The first few pages of the letter were filled with mundane daily affairs and the longing for her daughter, Lu Wangshu.


    At the end of the letter, Xiao Xiyue wrote that she had found information about the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body and the Green Jade Luan Bird in her sect.


    The Blood Talisman Spiritual Body is a latent type of Talisman Path physique.


    Naturally compatible with the Great Dao of Talismans.


    This physique allows cultivators who have it to be exceptionally talented and make rapid progress on the path of talisman crafting.


    In addition, the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body can use one¡¯s own spiritual blood to enhance the success rate of talisman making.


    Furthermore, one can burn their spiritual blood and life span to feed a talisman and improve the grade of a talisman by a large margin.


    However, both methods resulted in substantial self-harm.


    "Just as I had guessed, this Blood Talisman Spiritual Body is a type of Talisman Path physique,¡±


    "Use spiritual blood to improve talisman making success rate, burn life span and spiritual blood to improve a talisman¡¯s grade,¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself as he read the information about the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    The letter also mentioned how to awaken the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    One method would be through some kind of Blood Sacrifice Ritual to awaken the spiritual body,


    But Xiao Xiyue did not provide details about this ritual.


    The other method would be through the Blood Refinement Method, using Second Rank spiritual blood to continuously stimulate the body and thus activate the spiritual body.


    This method required that the spiritual blood must have a mild attribute.


    Otherwise, during the stimulation process, it could cause significant self-injury.


    "Blood Sacrifice Ritual, Blood Refinement Method,¡±


    "This Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, both its effects and awakening methods are, as the name implies, related to blood,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a sigh as he read about the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body and its awakening methods in the letter.


    The Second method, the Blood Refinement Method, was explained by Xiao Xiyue in the letter,


    Which seemed quite straightforward to Lu Changsheng.


    He planned to purchase some Second Rank spiritual blood later and use the method described in the letter to awaken his spiritual body,


    To see how effective this ¡®Blood Talisman Spiritual Body¡¯ truly was.


    As for the requirement that the spiritual blood must be mild, Lu Changsheng ignored it entirely.


    He practiced the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, and his physical body was as tough as a superior magic artifact.


    He was not the least bit worried that such stimulation would cause him any harm.


    As for the information about the Green Jade Luan Bird in the letter, it was about incubation and feeding,


    For incubation, a nest should be cast from Warm Jade,


    Then, use ingredients like Green Jade Qiong Lotus, Red Yang Snow Ginseng, bile of the Azure Scale Snake, and powder of Yuan Chen Crystal mixed with Spirit Stone powder to make a spiritual liquid, and pour it into the nest made of Warm Jade.


    Place the egg of the Green Jade Luan Bird in the nest, and then nourish it with spiritual power and mana every day, and in about three to six months, the spiritual pet egg would be incubated successfully.


    "Incubating a spiritual pet egg really isn¡¯t easy,¡±


    Seeing the incubation method, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but shake his head and sigh.


    Just these materials alone would cost him thousands of spirit stones.


    ¡°`


    And the price of this Green Jade Luan Bird egg was estimated to be just a few thousand Spirit Stones.


    This is also why many people are unwilling to raise Spiritual Pets.


    Hatching, feeding, waiting for growth, not only consumes time and energy, but also financial resources.


    "However, I remember seeing these Qingyu Snow Lotuses and Chiyang Snow Ginsengs in Meng Yibai¡¯s Storage Bag back then.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly.


    He vaguely remembered seeing these kinds of Spiritual Medicine and Spiritual Materials when he cleared out Meng Yibai¡¯s Storage Bag.


    And he hadn¡¯t dealt with these Spiritual Medicines and Materials yet.


    Right away, Lu Changsheng began searching for these Spiritual Medicines and Materials in his several Storage Bags.


    A moment later.


    Lu Changsheng found the materials needed to hatch the Green Jade Luan Bird from the Storage Bags.


    "It seems that Meng Yibai had already prepared all this beforehand, only I never knew it,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself as he looked at these Spiritual Medicines and Materials.


    He then made a nest with the Sky Blue Warm Jade in his courtyard.


    After that, he prepared the Spiritual Liquid according to the formula and placed the pet egg inside it.


    As for nurturing it with mana, Lu Changsheng directly called over Lu Miaoyun.


    He asked his wife, Lu Miaoyun, to come and nurture the pet egg daily.


    After all, it would take three months to half a year of nurturing to hatch the Green Jade Luan Bird.


    He didn¡¯t have the leisure for that, nor would he always be at home, so it was better to leave it to his wife.


    Once the Green Jade Luan Bird hatched later on, he would also leave it for Lu Miaoyun to look after.


    "Husband, what kind of Spiritual Beast egg is this?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun asked curiously after listening to Lu Changsheng¡¯s instructions.


    "The seller said it¡¯s the egg of some kind of flying Demon Beast.¡±


    "As for which specific Demon Beast, you¡¯ll know once it hatches, Yun¡¯er,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    It was not that he intentionally kept it a secret.


    He simply felt there was a certain anticipation this way.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoyun did not ask further and expressed that she would take good care of the Spiritual Pet egg.


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    Lu Changsheng spent two thousand four hundred Spirit Stones to buy three gourds of Spiritual Blood.


    This so-called Second Rank Spiritual Blood was actually the blood of Second Rank Demon Beasts.


    In Red Leaf Valley Market, as long as one didn¡¯t specify a certain type of Demon Beast blood, it was still possible to buy some.


    "Three gourds of blood should be enough,¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his three gourds of Demon Beast blood and thought to himself.


    He then went to his Practice Room, took out a large vat, and poured all the Spiritual Blood from one gourd into it.


    This one gourd of Spiritual Blood, naturally, was not as little as it appeared.


    These gourds, like Storage Bags, could hold several vats of liquid.


    One gourd of Spiritual Blood poured in, immediately filling more than half of the large vat.


    "Gulu gulu gulu¡ª¡±


    This portion of Spiritual Blood came from a Demon Beast known as the Blazing Fire Lion.


    Therefore, this blood was like magma, still emitting rolling heat.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression remained calm as he stripped off his clothes and entered the vat.


    Then, following the Blood Refinement Method written by Xiao Xiyue, he used the Spiritual Blood to stimulate his flesh.


    During this process, the Demon Beast blood continuously stimulated every inch of his skin and flesh, making his body seem to reveal all sorts of winding blood-colored runes.


    It looked mysterious and terrifying.


    "Hum hum hum¡ª¡±


    As Lu Changsheng continuously practiced the Blood Refinement Method, the Demon Beast blood from the vat entered his body through his pores, traveled along his meridians to his Dantian.


    There, the originally faint and sporadic blood veins in his Dantian gradually became clearer during the process.


    Lu Changsheng knew that once this blood vein was activated, the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body would successfully awaken.


    He opened his eyes, flicked his fingers, and the two gourds beside him automatically opened, pouring the Spiritual Blood directly into the vat.


    This three different kinds of Spiritual Blood were already quite domineering on their own.


    Mixed together, they were even more exceptionally stimulating to the human body.


    However, as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator who had also been cultivating the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, Lu Changsheng naturally had no fear of this mere Demon Beast blood.


    As the Spiritual Blood continuously surged, stimulating the blood vein in the Dantian, the blood vein became clearer and clearer, forming a mysterious rhythm.


    After a long while.


    "Hum¡ª¡±


    An unusual aura spread out from within Lu Changsheng.


    It caused the blood vein in his Dantian to fully emerge, clearly visible.


    And at this moment, his body was covered in bizarre and mysterious blood-colored runes.


    But in the blink of an eye, these blood runes gradually faded and disappeared from view.


    "So this is the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body,¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, aware that he had successfully awakened the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.

 Chapter 220: Effects of the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, Ten Thousand Poisons Devour the Heart

    "The Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, how profoundly mysterious,¡±"It seems as though one is born with numerous insights into the Talisman Path,¡±


    "By continually learning and delving into the Talisman Path, one can integrate and have interrelated understandings, illuminating many difficult problems in talisman arts.¡±


    Lu Changsheng quietly experienced the changes brought by the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    When this Spiritual Body was activated, strands of blood patterns in his Dantian gradually surfaced, eventually merging into his blood and bones.


    Almost instantly, many experiences and insights about talisman arts flooded his mind.


    These insights were enigmatic.


    Indescribable and inexplicable.


    But as a Second-tier Top-Level Talisman Master,


    And the inheritor of the teachings of the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture,


    Lu Changsheng clearly knew that these were insights into the Talisman Path.


    This type of insight was not like the skills acquired from a system lottery, which directly poured knowledge and experience of talisman arts into the mind as if enlightening with a sacred teaching.


    Instead, it transformed into a kind of innate talent.


    Allowing one to study the Talisman Path and gradually understand and assimilate, thereby making rapid advancements in the field.


    The abilities of the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body written about by Xiao Xiyue in her letter previously,


    By burning essence blood, it increases the success rate of Talisman Making.


    The method of burning the lifespan to raise the grade of Talismans was also within these insights,


    And it manifested as an innate ability.


    However, the cost of this ability was steep.


    For example, creating a Second Rank Talisman required half an hour,


    Which meant burning half an hour of essence blood.


    Once the Talisman was created, surely the essence blood would be depleted, taking at least three to four months to recover.


    As for burning lifespan to increase the grade of Talismans, it also depended on one¡¯s cultivation level.


    For instance, a Qi Refinement Cultivator aiming to elevate a First Grade Talisman to Second Rank might have to expend more than a decade or two of their lifespan.


    If one tried to upgrade a Second Rank Talisman to Third Rank, it could mean the end of all their essence blood and lifespan.


    Moreover, even after depleting one¡¯s essence blood and life, success in upgrading the Talisman¡¯s grade was still not guaranteed.


    One could only say that the ability of the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body was fierce, but it was not against the natural order.


    "This ability of the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body seems quite suitable to be used as a tool for Talisman Making,¡±


    "Not only is the talismanic talent exceptional, advancing rapidly, but in critical moments, one can nourish talismans with blood to enhance their grade.¡±


    "If an ordinary Loose Cultivator awakened this Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, it might even unwittingly attract misfortune.¡±


    As Lu Changsheng experienced the abilities of the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, he thought to himself.


    Talent is rare.


    But not all talents are valued and treasured.


    Like Bai Ling,


    She possessed a talent not inferior to a top-grade Spiritual Root.


    If she hadn¡¯t been picked up by chance, she might have perished at the hands of bandits.


    Such cases are far from uncommon in the Cultivation World.


    Many people who gain a talent first think of maximizing benefits rather than nurturing it.


    After all, nurturing a person not only requires a huge investment in resources but also consideration of loyalty, among other factors.


    "So at the end of the day, it¡¯s still about power,¡±


    "Without power, existence is a sin.¡±


    "With me as a father, as long as Wangshu awakens the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body and begins cultivation of the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, becoming a Fourth Rank Talisman Master in the future shouldn¡¯t be a problem!¡±


    After awakening the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body and gaining a general understanding of it,


    Lu Changsheng also knew that this Spiritual Body could allow one to make strides on the Talisman Path.


    Advancing to Third Rank and even Fourth Rank Talisman Master.


    With the ¡°Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture¡± as his talismanic legacy, as long as his daughter was willing to learn, she would surely be able to develop the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body to its utmost potential, achieving the status of a Fourth Rank Talisman Master.


    "It¡¯s a pity this Blood Talisman Spiritual Body doesn¡¯t help with cultivation,¡±


    "If the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body also provided benefits for cultivation, then Wangshu¡¯s future potential would be even higher,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    His son, Lu Qingshan¡¯s Gengjin Body Constitution, benefited the cultivation of metal-attribute techniques.


    Even with a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, as long as he cultivated metal-attribute techniques, his speed was not weaker than that of a top-grade Spiritual Root.


    But the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body lacked such enhancement effects.


    Thankfully, his daughter Lu Wangshu¡¯s Spiritual Root was not weak either, possessing a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root.


    Otherwise, even with the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, her cultivation would be hindered by her focus on talismans.


    "But I have the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture,¡±


    "This talismanic cultivation technique, after condensing the Life-bound Divine Talisman, both Talisman Making and casting talismans do offer cultivation benefits,¡±


    "In such a case, it¡¯s an indirect enhancement,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of his Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture.


    As an Orthodox Level Cultivation Technique, it was naturally profound and infinite,


    Allowing one¡¯s cultivation level and mastery over the Talisman Path to complement each other and progress side by side. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This Blood Talisman Spiritual Body is related to that blood pattern in the Dantian,¡±


    "If I could thoroughly understand this blood pattern, trace and outline it to create a talisman, could it possibly enhance others¡¯ insights into the Talisman Path?¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly had another thought.


    In the Cultivation World, many Formations, Talismans, and even Cultivation Techniques are the result of studying and imitating the Spiritual Patterns manifested by the rules of heaven and earth.


    Like the blood pattern of the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, it is also a manifestation of the rules of heaven and earth, incredibly arcane.


    If he could sketch it out, it might yield some of its effects.


    "Such Spiritual Patterns, manifested from the rules of heaven and earth, are not so easily comprehended and understood,¡±


    "If one glance could uncover their mysteries, Spiritual Bodies wouldn¡¯t be so rare,¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, not dwelling on this thought any further.


    The blood pattern was extremely arcane,


    To comprehend and grasp it was as difficult as understanding the eighty-one Spiritual Patterns of the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture.


    It was not something he could grasp at his current level.


    Maybe after a few more steps in the Talisman Path, it would be worth research.


    Stepping out of the large vat,


    There was still about half a vat of Spiritual Blood left inside.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t waste it.

 Chapter 221: Effects of the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, Ten Thousand Poisons Devour the Heart (2)

    He cast a Cleansing Technique to clean his body and, after dressing up, used the gourd to collect what was inside to feed the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm."Such demon beast spiritual blood is simply not something ordinary Energy Refining Cultivators can withstand.¡±


    "If it¡¯s for awakening the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body in Wangshu, it absolutely cannot be done like this.¡±


    "When the time comes to go to Jiuxiao Immortal City, we also need to see if there is any Second Rank Spiritual Blood with a gentle nature.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the spiritual blood gourd in his hand, murmuring inwardly.


    The process of awakening his Spiritual Body just now seemed simple.


    But this was because he had already achieved Foundation Establishment and had cultivated the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    If it were a regular Energy Refining Cultivator, under the stimulation of the three types of spiritual blood, their meridians and dantian would probably be damaged.


    As for Lu Wangshu¡¯s Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, he planned to awaken it when the child was around ten years old.


    At that time, Lu Wangshu would not be able to withstand such spiritual blood for Body Refinement.


    Therefore, it was necessary to find some kind of spiritual blood with a gentle attribute, and even one that would be beneficial after absorption, to activate the Spiritual Body.


    However, with more than a decade to go, Lu Changsheng was not in a hurry.


    If it really couldn¡¯t be done, he would go to find the child¡¯s mother.


    He did not have a way to obtain it, but Xiao Xiyue had the channel of Qingyun Sect, which would clearly make acquiring such Second Rank Spiritual Blood much simpler.


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    He had consulted many references on this topic but had not found any relevant information.


    Yet, not long after Xiao Xiyue returned to Qingyun Sect, she managed to find detailed information on these two items.


    "This is the benefit of having the power of a sect.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed.


    He deeply understood what it meant to enjoy the shade under a big tree.


    He then went over to the table, took out a Talisman brush and Talisman-making materials from the Storage Bag, and started drawing Talismans.


    After awakening the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, he felt an inexplicable proficiency in drawing Talismans.


    It was as though the moment he picked up the brush, he knew he was a natural-born Talisman Path prodigy.


    Lu Changsheng effortlessly drew two Second Rank Talismans.


    "Drawing Second Rank Talismans, I can¡¯t really feel the benefits brought by the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.¡±


    "I must have a new Talisman Path inheritance for me to comprehend on my own, or draw Third Rank Talismans, before I can truly experience the effects of the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.¡±


    Lu Changsheng put away the Talisman brush.


    Now for him, drawing Second Rank Talismans was as easy as eating and drinking.


    Only the yet-to-be-experienced Third Rank Talismans could offer him some challenge.


    After leaving the courtyard, Lu Changsheng went to check on his family¡¯s Peace Talisman Hall.


    His son, Lu Xianzhi, was also there.


    Otherwise, he seldom visited this place before.


    But spending this time was worthwhile.


    Thanks to his early enlightenment teaching and the guidance over this year, Lu Xianzhi had made considerable progress in Puppet Mastery.


    He estimated that in another year or so, he would be able to create First Grade lower-quality puppets and thus qualify as a Puppet Master.


    By that time, Lu Changsheng planned to open a shop in the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    He would let him, along with Lu Quanzhen, Lu Ruyi, and his brother Lu Yun, manage the shop together.


    To personally get accustomed to the ins and outs of running a business.


    After all, in the future, when he established his own family, he would definitely engage in business.


    For this aspect, he certainly wouldn¡¯t have the time and energy to devote himself and would leave it to his wives and children to manage.


    And to entrust it to his children, it was natural to let them learn, experience, and understand as much as possible right now.


    This would also reveal whether the children had any talent in this area.


    If they did, they could develop further in this direction in the future.


    If not, they could be put in charge of other aspects.


    After all, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s vision, with so many inheritances, the family¡¯s future industry chain was also extensive.


    Therefore, his children could choose to develop in many different areas.


    "Boss, all the Supreme Talismans in the store have been sold out. I was wondering if you could restock in these few days, as many customers have been inquiring.¡±


    Gao He immediately spoke up upon seeing Lu Changsheng arriving.


    "Eh? How come this month¡¯s Supreme Talismans sold out so fast?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised to hear this.


    Due to his influence, the Peace Talisman Hall was indeed doing well.


    The selling out of one Second Rank Spirit Talisman and ten Supreme Talismans each month was almost a given.


    It provided him with a substantial income every month.


    Because he often forgot about it, being away, he would store a few dozen Supreme Talismans with Gao He.


    He remembered that he had just restocked not long before, so how could they have sold out so quickly.


    "It¡¯s said that two days ago, in the Heiyun Mountain Range, a battle between two demons caused a mountain to collapse, resulting in a sky full of rosy light, suspected to be a relic, and attracting many Cultivators to explore.¡±


    "That¡¯s why there have been a lot of purchases of upper-grade and Supreme Talismans, and a number of regular customers have also come to inquire, so I sold the previously stored stock.¡±


    Gao He explained.


    "A relic?¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly upon hearing this.


    He understood that such occurrences would attract swarms of Cultivators seeking fortune, and would boost sales of Elixir Medicines, Talismans, and Magic Artifacts.


    "Alright, I will draw some extra Talismans these few days.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in response.


    Given this development, he was also willing to sell more Talismans.


    One reason was to make money, and the other was to earn some reputation for the store.


    After all, at a time when other stores were out of stock, being able to restock would make customers think of his store first the next time they wanted to buy Talismans.


    However, he had no interest in such so-called relics.


    He then cautioned his son Lu Xianzhi at the store to stay away from such relics.


    Absolutely not to get carried away exploring or let someone coax him into venturing into such places.


    "Dad, there¡¯s no need for you to say more, I know.¡±

 Chapter 222: Effects of the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, Ten Thousand Poisons Devour the Heart (3)

    ¡°`"Moreover, I¡¯m only at the fourth level of energy refinement; venturing into such ruins would be tantamount to courting death,¡±


    Lu Xianzhi heard his father¡¯s words and cracked a smile.


    "Good, as long as you know.¡±


    Seeing his son was aware, Lu Changsheng also nodded in relief.


    After all, stories of insignificant characters in the Cultivation World stumbling upon adventures and rising to prominence occurred every day.


    He genuinely feared that his son, in a moment of folly, or after being coaxed by some Robber Cultivator, would run off on some escapade.


    Therefore, even if he had already advised him on this matter before, he still continued with his earnest admonitions.


    ¡­


    Five Poisons Cult.


    Tianzhu Peak.


    In an antique and luxurious room, a multicolored spring pool emitted steaming purple mist.


    Neatly folded by the pool were snow-white silken garments with golden trim, a bodice embroidered with a purple phoenix, plain lingerie, and jade-white stockings.


    There was also a terrifying blood-colored spider, its entire body emitting a sinister red light.


    Within the multicolored spring, there was a breathtakingly beautiful girl with an ethereal demeanor.


    The beautiful girl¡¯s eyes were tightly closed, with only her head and jet-black hair floating on the water¡¯s surface.


    "Xiao Chan, come to my great hall.¡±


    Just then, a voice echoed in the girl¡¯s mind.


    "Master?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan, upon hearing the voice, opened her eyes.


    She immediately stood up from the multicolored spring, utterly nude.


    In an instant, the perfection of the girl¡¯s figure was revealed without a doubt.


    Her slender waist seemed to ask for a gentle embrace, and her legs were straight and long.


    Her dark, smooth hair cascaded down, covering her pert buttocks shaped like a new moon.


    Her skin, still dotted with multicolored droplets, made her jade-like complexion even more sparklingly translucent and dazzling, as if her entire body was aglow.


    The girl floated up, her pale hand lightly lifting.


    The multicolored droplets slid off her skin, causing the clothes by the pool to fly up and dress her neatly.


    Meng Xiaochan, now clothed in purple, had an ethereal and elusive aura, just like that of a celestial fairy.


    This contrasted starkly with the terrifying blood-colored spider beside her.


    Exiting the room, Meng Xiaochan transformed into an escape light and arrived at a magnificent palace atop the peak, directly entering it.


    This great hall was exceedingly magnificent and splendid.


    The floor was paved with black jade that shone with a slick brightness, and the walls had elaborately carved beams and painted rafters.


    But the images all depicted snakes, spiders, butterflies, and all sorts of insects.


    The walls were further adorned with lamp fixtures shaped like spirit snakes, made of silver, which added a mysterious, eerie chill to the room.


    "Bzzz bzzz bzzz¡ª¡±


    Upon seeing Meng Xiaochan approach, a purple jade spider with over a dozen pairs of eyes by the ebony bed opened its eyes.


    "I greet you, Master!¡±


    Meng Xiaochan, seeing this scene, remained composed and respectfully bowed to the ebony bed.


    "Xiao Chan, you¡¯re here,¡±


    A languid, seductive voice came from within the purple gauze of the bed, bewitching to the soul.


    "May I know why Master has summoned me here?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan continued to speak.


    The purple gauze curtains slowly parted.


    On the ebony bed, a woman in a purple dress, around twenty-eight or twenty-nine years old, was lounging.


    Her face was stunningly beautiful and enchanting, her slender phoenix eyes appearing as though she had just woken from a dream, misty like blooming peach blossoms, her gaze fluid and compelling, with a bewitching power that could make one lose their soul.


    Her reclining posture revealed her alluring figure wrapped in the purple dress, accentuating an extraordinarily curvaceous body from head to toe, clear at a glance.


    Beneath the proud and prominent swell of her chest was a waist as delicate as a willow, leading down to her full and pert rear.


    The tantalizing curves were breathtaking, vaguely visible beneath the purple gauze, creating an allure of both concealment and revelation.


    Her two long, fair legs were slightly bent, enthralling like the tail of a serpent.


    "Xiao Chan, I remember you used to live in Jiang Country, didn¡¯t you?¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s luscious lips parted slightly, her voice irresistibly charming.


    ¡°`


    "Master, I have lived in Jiang Country since I was young,¡± Lu Changsheng replied.


    Meng Xiaochan nodded.


    "I have a task that requires a trip to Jiang Country.¡±


    "In that case, you will accompany me when it is time to go.¡±


    The woman in the purple dress rose from her ink jade bed with a languid elegance. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A strand of black hair twirled past her ear and fell upon her ample and proud chest.


    The purple sheer dress fell, lightly covering her snow-white legs that resembled sculpted jade.


    "To Jiang Country?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Meng Xiaochan felt a sudden pause in her heart.


    An involuntarily image of a man with a noble and handsome face, a tall and slender figure, swept into her mind like a willow in the breeze.


    "That¡¯s right, you are currently at the bottleneck of the early stages of Foundation Establishment, so it¡¯s a good time for you to travel with me.¡±


    "This mission, if successful, will also be beneficial to you; it¡¯s an opportunity,¡± Nangong Mili said softly, her voice sultry.


    "Master, may I know what the task is?¡± Meng Xiaochan asked.


    "You¡¯ll know when the time comes.¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s delicate steps moved nimbly as she came beside Meng Xiaochan, chuckling softly.


    Her voice was full of seductive charm.


    Or it could be said that her entire being exuded an enthralling seductiveness, capable of ensnaring souls and eroding bones, inciting temptation in the observer, fostering a desire to ravish her.


    "Master, when do we leave?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan asked, not pressing further.


    The command of a master is not to be disobeyed.


    Besides, Nangong Mili¡¯s personal involvement indicated that the mission was no simple affair.


    Moreover, considering the vast expanse of the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, as long as she didn¡¯t encounter him, going to Jiang Country shouldn¡¯t pose a big problem.


    "One month later.¡±


    Nangong Mili said, her lips parting slightly as her jade-white fingers gently caressed Meng Xiaochan¡¯s face.


    "Yes, Master,¡± Meng Xiaochan nodded in agreement.


    "How is your progress with the Myriad Poisons Devouring Heart Technique?¡± the woman in the purple dress continued to inquire as she pinched her disciple¡¯s cheek.


    "Please inspect it, Master,¡± Meng Xiaochan replied, offering her fair wrist for examination.


    Her skin was exceptionally pale, yet Nangong Mili¡¯s complexion was even whiter.


    It was an unhealthy shade of white that added a certain sickly enchantment to her slender yet voluptuous figure, evoking pity and tenderness.


    "Not bad, you truly deserve your title of the Thousand Strands Myriad Poisons Body. Now, you have reached a minor completion of the poison body.¡±


    "If this mission is completed to perfection, I will apply for a Heart-Eating Gu for you at the sect,¡± Nangong Mili said, her enchanting face showing a faint smile, looking captivating.


    "Thank you, Master!¡± Upon hearing this, Meng Xiaochan¡¯s face instantly lit up with joy.


    The Thousand Strands Myriad Poisons Body is a type of Spiritual Body.


    The Five Poisons Cult, incidentally, happens to have this Spiritual Body legacy.


    With the Heart-Eating Gu, her Myriad Poisons Devouring Heart Technique could reach major success.


    Not only would her mana be greatly enhanced by fifty percent, but her chances of achieving Core Formation would also increase by fifty percent.


    Providing her with a high likelihood of attaining True Elixir!


    "It¡¯s a pity I lost the Lockheart Gu; otherwise, with it, to become the Holy Maiden of the Five Poisons Cult, there would have been no need for all this trouble,¡± Meng Xiaochan sighed softly to herself.


    She remembered the Lockheart Gu that was now in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands.


    This Lockheart Gu was a top-level Earth Spirit Gu, nearing the level of a Heavenly Spirit Gu.


    Even within the Five Poisons Cult, it was exceedingly rare.

 Chapter 223: Ruins Secret Realm, Second Rank Monster Core!

    Before one knew it, half a month had passed.Because of the Black Cloud Mountain Range ruins, these days Lu Changsheng, besides drawing Second Rank Talismans, had also created quite a few supreme First Grade Talismans.


    Not just him, Lu Miaoge had also been busy making talismans these days.


    After all, the Black Cloud Mountain Range was not far from the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    It was only a journey of four or five thousand li.


    Therefore, many cultivators in the vicinity went to Black Cloud Mountain Range, hoping to try their luck.


    Moreover, after half a month¡¯s fermentation, the buzz about the Black Cloud Mountain ruins not only hadn¡¯t decreased in the slightest.


    But because of several news rumors that people had obtained Ancient Techniques, Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects, and rare treasures from the ruins, the excitement intensified, attracting even more people.


    After all, for most cultivators, a Cultivation Technique or a Foundation Establishment Spirit Object represented an incredible opportunity.


    They could pursue it all their lives and yet might not come across such fortune.


    Now that such ruins had emerged, naturally, they would not miss out.


    It was for this reason that the flow of people in the Red Leaf Valley Market had increased.


    Talismans, Elixir Medicines, and Magic Artifacts were selling like hotcakes, with prices rising by thirty to forty percent, earning Lu Changsheng a tidy sum.


    Facing this situation, the four big families also pulled staff to increase patrols and tighten security in the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    To prevent Robber Cultivators that might be attracted by the Black Cloud Mountain Range ruins from seizing the opportunity to create chaos.


    After all, the previous incidents of Robber Cultivators causing trouble had left the four big families deeply shaken.


    During a chat with Lu Miaoge, Lu Changsheng learned that the Lu Family, Bai Family, Yu Family, Zheng Family, and many other local Cultivation Families had sent people to explore the ruins at Black Cloud Mountain.


    Cultivation is like crossing a river, a thousand horses and a thousand troops all competing for the sail.


    With such an opportunity presented, if they didn¡¯t vie for it, how could they ever succeed and make progress in their Cultivation.


    Yet, the Lu Family Ancestor, Lu Yuanzhong, still remained stationed in Qingzhu Mountain.


    He did not participate in exploring the ruins.


    The Yu Family, Zheng Family, and Bai Family were the same.


    They were only small families.


    With just one or two Foundation Establishment Ancestors as their pillar, they dared not risk venturing out for opportunities.


    After all, they were not individuals but support pillars of their families.


    If any accident occurred, the whole family would be in trouble, facing catastrophic disaster.


    They could only send a few Energy Refinement Late Stage cultivators to explore.


    However, Lu Changsheng heard that some Foundation Establishment Cultivators had already gone to explore the ruins.


    "Qingyun Sect has entered the scene?¡±


    A few days later, while chatting with Lu Yuanling, Lu Changsheng learned that Qingyun Sect had also made a move on the Black Cloud Mountain Secret Realm.


    "That¡¯s right, it has now been confirmed that this ruin is a small Secret Realm, filled with numerous opportunities and treasures. Qingyun Sect, of course, would not miss out,¡± Lu Yuanling said.


    As the Second Elder of the Lu Family and the person in charge of Red Leaf Valley Market, he was very focused on this kind of news.


    "Once Qingyun Sect steps in, the whole Secret Realm will belong to them,¡± Lu Changsheng clicked his tongue.


    For Loose Cultivators and various powers, Qingyun Sect¡¯s involvement was a completely different level of challenge.


    The other Loose Cultivators and forces simply had no chance.


    "Not exactly, Qingyun Sect hasn¡¯t sealed off the Secret Realm nor driven away Loose Cultivators and other forces,¡± Lu Yuanling shook his head.


    "Oh, so it seems Qingyun Sect is quite generous,¡± Lu Changsheng said, raising his eyebrows.


    He had assumed that Qingyun Sect would directly seal off the Secret Realm and forbid others from entering.


    After all, if Qingyun Sect did this, nobody else would have much to say, nor dare to object.


    "Changsheng, you are still too young,¡±


    "It¡¯s not about Qingyun Sect being generous. The hazards lurking within such a Secret Realm are undeniable, and Qingyun Sect naturally wouldn¡¯t want their own disciples to be the vanguard,¡±


    "Better to share a bit of the spoils, letting our families and Loose Cultivators act as the cannon fodder to explore,¡± Lu Yuanling scoffed.


    At his age, and having been through much, he had a very clear understanding of these matters.


    "Uh¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly understood the rationale upon hearing this.


    It¡¯s like the Purple Shadow Secret Realm controlled by the Immortal Sects.


    If they wholly relied on their own disciples for exploration, not only would the gains be limited, but they also risked losing disciples in the process.


    It was better to let Loose Cultivators and others join in.


    After all, any gains made inside would require sharing some of the spoils with the Immortal Sects. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "For Loose Cultivators and smaller forces, facing such Secret Realms and miraculous opportunities, trying to profit and gain advantages is quite difficult,¡± Lu Changsheng remarked.


    Every time he heard about such things, he felt deeply for the struggles of the lower-level cultivators in the Cultivation World.


    Lacking extraordinary talent, achieving success in Cultivation seemed almost too difficult.


    One could only gamble with fate continuously.


    "At least I have the system,¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    With the system, he only needed to live a settled life, get married, take concubines, have children, and he would obtain countless opportunities and treasures that others could not reach in their lifetimes.


    Thus making his path to immortality clear and smooth.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s thoughts inevitably turned to his friend in the distant Azure Phoenix Immortal City, Li Feiyu.


    Although the latter had not explained in detail,


    He knew that Li Feiyu¡¯s path involved hunting Demon Beasts, exploring ruins, and venturing into predecessors¡¯ caves¡ªa life of taking risks.


    Just like these Loose Cultivators, a moment of carelessness could lead to an accident.


    ¡­


    In Jiang Country, along the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    This mountain range stretched endlessly, starting in the south of Jiang Country and extending across a large part of the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm.


    It also served as a natural barrier between Jiang Country and Yue Country.


    Because the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range was full of Demon Beasts and grew many rare Spiritual Medicine and Herbs, cultivators frequently entered the range to gain experience and hunt Demon Beasts.


    After all, for cultivators, every part of a Demon Beast was valuable.


    Flesh, fur, bones¡ªall could fetch a good price.


    If one could come across young beasts or rare Spirit Grass, it would be an even bigger windfall.


    At this time, on the outskirts of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, five cultivators were besieging two blue serpentine Demon Beasts.

 Chapter 224: Ruins Secret Realm, Second Rank Monster Core! (2)

    Both of these giant pythons were extremely massive.With a girth over a meter thick, their bodies radiated a powerful spiritual light, and their eyes flickered with a cold light, continuously spewing frosty air at the humans.


    "Roar!¡±


    One of the cultivators let out a fierce shout, emitting a lion-like roar that caused the attacking giant python to hesitate.


    Then a golden rope was thrown, binding one of the pythons, and he shouted loudly, ¡°Old Li!¡±


    Immediately,


    A middle-aged man around thirty, tall and wearing a black outfit, his face fierce, and wielding a red long saber, burst forth with rapid steps.


    His muscles bulged and the red long saber in his hand surged with a reddish glow as he ferociously chopped at the seven-inch vital part of the python.


    "Clang!¡±


    The blow was like thunder, powerful and domineering, shattering the python¡¯s protective spiritual light.


    Then it struck the azure snake scales, producing a metallic ring, and slightly cracked the scales.


    "Hiss hiss hiss!¡±


    The giant python roared angrily, its body flaring with spiritual light, and suddenly lashed its tail, striking the man in the black outfit.


    "Boom!¡±


    The man in the black outfit, along with his saber, was sent flying backward, crashing into a large tree in the distance and toppling it over.


    Luckily, at the critical moment, his protective aura surged, warding off most of the damage, and he was not gravely injured.


    "Now¡¯s the chance, kill!¡±


    Seeing this, the three that were entangled with the other giant python also simultaneously wielded their magic artifacts, cast their techniques, and turned their attention towards the python whose protective spiritual light had been broken.


    "Ao ao ao¡ª¡±


    Under the overwhelming onslaught, the giant python threw its head back and screamed pitifully.


    Such roars made the other giant python nearly go mad.


    But these five people clearly had experience dealing with demon beasts.


    In this situation, they did not opt to keep up a frontal assault, but instead kept up the entanglement.


    After grinding one python to death, they only then started to confront the other python head-on and gradually killed it.


    "This haul isn¡¯t bad, the materials from these two Azure Blood Pythons can sell for quite a bit of money,¡±


    Said an older man with grey hair, wearing a grey robe.


    "These two Azure Blood Pythons seem to be a pair, I wonder if they laid eggs.¡±


    "If they did lay eggs, then we¡¯ve struck it rich,¡±


    Remarked a middle-aged woman in a red robe.


    "Laying eggs, what are you thinking? We can¡¯t be that lucky,¡±


    A man in a blue robe said, shaking his head.


    Following that, the group made their way towards the cave of the two Azure Blood Pythons.


    These demon beasts live in the mountains, and if they encounter treasures, remains of cultivators, bodies of other demon beasts, or even spiritual medicine and herbs, they would bring them back to their caves.


    Hence, sometimes after killing a demon beast, exploring its cave can yield unexpected treasures.


    "There actually are eggs, eight Azure Blood Python eggs!¡±


    The woman in the red robe saw something deep in the cave, her eyes lighting up as she exclaimed with surprise.


    "What, really?¡±


    "These eight Azure Blood Python eggs could sell for four to five hundred Spirit Stones!¡±


    "We¡¯ve made a fortune with this haul!¡± S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Upon hearing this, the others looked at the eggs, their eyes revealing surprise and delight.


    For them, four to five hundred Spirit Stones split amongst them meant that each would receive roughly a hundred Spirit Stones.


    A considerable profit indeed.


    However,


    The old man in the grey robe fixated on a dark grey, dull-looking core at that moment.


    Upon seeing the dull-colored core, his slightly murky eyes widened, and his throat felt somewhat dry.


    "Xiao Bo, what are you looking at?¡±


    The woman in the red robe noticed the old man in grey robe staring motionlessly and asked aloud.


    Then she followed his gaze, and suddenly her eyes landed on the dark core.


    "This is a Monster Core!¡±


    The woman in the red robe exclaimed.


    A Monster Core, similar to the Dao Foundation of Cultivators of the Human Race, is the core that stores mana.


    However, not all Second Rank Demon Beasts possess a Monster Core.


    Only some rare or particularly powerful Second Rank Demon Beasts have a Monster Core.


    Because a Monster Core signifies that the Demon Beast has the potential to advance to Third Rank.


    If it advances to Third Rank, the Monster Core will also transform into a ¡®Demon Core,¡¯ comparable to the True Elixir or Golden Core of Nascent Soul Cultivators.


    Now, inside the lair of the Azure Blood Python, a Monster Core had appeared.


    Although it looked like a lot of its energy had dissipated, it was still worth a fortune.


    The addition of eight Azure Blood Python eggs and a Monster Core suddenly made the atmosphere within the cave tense.


    After all, wealth stirs human hearts.


    The five of them often cooperated in hunting Demon Beasts but did not have much of a relationship beyond that.


    The appearance of such a great benefit naturally led to thoughts arising in their minds.


    "This Monster Core could probably sell for two to three thousand Spirit Stones.¡±


    "Once sold, each of us could get at least five to six hundred Spirit Stones,¡± the old man in the grey robe said to the others.


    Upon hearing this, the others showed expressions of delight.


    This amount of Spirit Stones was no small sum.


    "Who should hold this Monster Core?¡± the man in the green robe asked somberly.


    For something like the Azure Blood Python, they could directly process the carcass as material and divide its value equally among them.


    The same went for the snake eggs.


    The extra three snake eggs would be converted into Spirit Stones.


    But a priceless Monster Core like this couldn¡¯t be dealt with in the same way.


    As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the cave tensed up again.


    "What¡¯s going on? I feel so dizzy¡­¡±


    At that moment, the woman in the red robe suddenly clutched her forehead and staggered.


    "Not good, there¡¯s poison!¡±


    The man in the green robe, trembling, also sensed that something was wrong.


    "Who poisoned us!¡±


    The man in black, looking ferocious, shuddered and stumbled as he barked out the question.


    Turning to the old man in the grey robe, the elegantly-dressed middle-aged man accused coldly, ¡°Old Xiao, you¡¯re the one who poisoned us!¡±


    As he spoke, he formed a Spiritual Energy Shield around himself, attempting to block out the poison.


    "Yao Dao friend, you actually have an anti-poison artifact?¡±

 Chapter 225: Ruins Secret Realm, Second Rank Monster Core! (3)

    The elderly man in a grey robe looked at the refined gentleman with some surprise.His Soul Severing Powder was colorless and tasteless; unless one had Divine Sense, ordinary cultivators couldn¡¯t detect it.


    So the fact that the refined gentleman hadn¡¯t been poisoned meant that he must possess some kind of poison-resistant treasure.


    Upon hearing this, the other three glared angrily at the elderly man in the grey robe.


    But at this moment, they could no longer speak, swaying as if about to fall, coughing up blood, and collapsing to the ground.


    "Yao fellow Daoist, I¡¯m afraid your treasure can¡¯t completely block my ¡®Soul Severing Powder.¡¯ You should hurry and leave while you can,¡± the grey-robed elder continued to speak, his voice unhurried.


    "Very well, Yao acknowledges his defeat,¡± said the refined gentleman upon hearing this, well aware that he was no match for the grey-robed elder.


    He cauciously eyed the grey-robed elder and slowly backed out of the cave.


    "Wait a moment,¡±


    Just as the refined gentleman was about to leave, the grey-robed elder suddenly called out to stop him.


    He said, ¡°Yao fellow Daoist, take these few snake eggs with you. In return, let¡¯s consider this matter settled; how does that sound?¡±


    "No need,¡±


    Although tempted, Yao fellow Daoist didn¡¯t dare to stay longer and quickly departed.


    But just then.


    "Puchi¡ª¡±


    A streak of purple light streaked out from the sleeve of the grey-robed elder.


    It was a Thunder Talisman, aimed to strike the refined gentleman.


    At the same time, a golden cone-shaped magic artifact was deployed, transforming into a streak of golden light aiming for the refined gentleman.


    How could he possibly let someone escape under such circumstances?


    If word got out, he might be ambushed before he could even get back to Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    After all, within the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, not only demon beasts were dangerous, but other cultivators also had to be guarded against.


    That was also why many cultivators formed teams to enter the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    It wasn¡¯t just because the mountains were perilous but also because they feared being exhausted after exiting the range and then encountering robber cultivators.


    "Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    Facing the onslaught of the grey-robed elder, the refined gentleman immediately deployed a small earthen-yellow shield.


    However, under the bombardment of the attack, the Spiritual Energy Shield around him swiftly dimmed, and he felt poison entering his body.


    Just as the elder had said, he did have a poison-resistant treasure.


    But it was just an ordinary item and couldn¡¯t continuously block the enemy¡¯s poison. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Puch¡ª¡±


    The grey-robed elder kept attacking.


    The refined gentleman knew he was no match for the elder, and retreated incessantly, fleeing the cave dwelling.


    But the grey-robed elder pursued without delay.


    Just as the two had barely left the cave and the man in black who was poisoned and had fainted opened his eyes.


    "Such a formidable poison, colorless, tasteless, without a trace,¡± he murmured.


    "If I hadn¡¯t cultivated the Profound Body Refinement Technique, I might have fallen here,¡± said Li Feiyu, his expression serious.


    He had noticed something off about the elder immediate and sensed something was amiss.


    He promptly sealed his pores to stop breathing.


    But the poison was indeed formidable, colorless, tasteless, and left no trace.


    If he hadn¡¯t cultivated his Body Refinement Technique to the Third Level, with his flesh almost as tough as someone in the Energy Refinement Late Stage coupled with some resistance to poison, he would have been done for there.


    He didn¡¯t delay; he took out a Detoxification Pill from his Storage Bag, swallowed it, and began to purge the poison from his system.


    Then he held a Talisman in his hand and continued to feign death, waiting for the grey-robed elder to return.


    Before long, the grey-robed elder hurried back to the cave.


    His breathing was slightly disordered.


    In order to finish off the refined gentleman quickly, he had held nothing back.


    "After this expedition, I can stop living this blood-shedding life,¡± the grey-robed elder muttered, holding a Second Rank Monster Core in his hand, his face showing delight.


    He was already over sixty and long past the possibility of Foundation Establishment.


    Now his hunting of demon beasts was for the sake of his descendants.


    However, at that moment, he suddenly sensed a scorching heat and a sharpness.


    "Not good!¡±


    The grey-robed elder subconsciously tried to form a Spiritual Energy Shield.


    But the hastily constructed shield was immediately shattered by the Fire Talisman and the fierce and domineering blade aura.


    In the next instant.


    "Puch¡ª¡±


    The sound of a blade piercing flesh could be heard.


    As the grey-robed elder¡¯s field of vision tumbled, he fell from the air and saw a headless corpse.


    It was his own corpse.


    And standing behind the body was a robust man dressed in black, holding a red long blade.


    "How is he not dead¡­¡±


    With shock and unwillingness, the grey-robed elder¡¯s consciousness plunged into endless darkness.


    "Huff!¡±


    After slaying the grey-robed elder with a single cut, Li Feiyu exhaled deeply.


    The situation had been extremely tense for him as well.


    After all, the elder had a Ninth Level Energy Refinement cultivation, while he was only at the Mid Stage.


    His only reliance was his Body Refinement Technique, which was at the level of the late Energy Refinement.


    He quickly collected the Storage Bags of several people in the cave.


    He then used the Flame Bullet Technique to reduce the bodies to ashes.


    "It might be dangerous to return to Azure Phoenix Immortal City alone,¡± he mused.


    "This Monster Core might just allow me to break through the bottleneck of the Energy Refinement Late Stage,¡± he considered.


    "With both the cultivation from the Energy Refinement Late Stage and my Body Refinement Technique, I stand a better chance of making it back to Azure Phoenix Immortal City safely,¡± Li Fieyu speculated, his gaze intense as he looked at the grey Monster Core in his hand.


    Demon Beast Crystal Cores were mostly violent in nature.


    If a cultivator absorbed it directly, not only would much of the energy be wasted, but it could also injure the body.


    It was nowhere as effective as refining it into Elixir Medicines.


    But given the circumstances, Li Feiyu could not afford to care about that.


    ¡­


    As for the incident at the Black Cloud Mountain Range¡¯s secret realm, other than earning a tidy sum, it hadn¡¯t affected Lu Changsheng¡¯s daily life much.


    He spent most of his days now on Talisman Making, drawing Second Rank Talismans in preparation for his journey to Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    After nearly a year, he managed to save up almost a hundred Second Rank Spirit Talismans, enough to form a Talisman Refinement Formation capable of blasting away cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, or even those with a False Core.


    But when it came to making a Talisman Formation, one can never have too many Talismans.


    The more Talismans there are, the greater the power of the Talisman Formation.

 Chapter 226: Ruins Secret Realm, Second Rank Monster Core! (4)

    Lu Changsheng was not in a hurry to head to Jiuxiao Immortal City, so he prepared to stock up on more talismans to carry with him.Moreover, this trip to Jiuxiao Immortal City would be a long journey, and the round trip would take quite some time.


    He estimated that it would cost him half a year, or even a year.


    Therefore, he also needed to make proper arrangements for the matters afterward.


    He prepared in advance all the talismans supplied by his family¡¯s Spiritual Talisman Shop and those provided to the Lu Family.


    Just like that, three months passed in a blink of an eye.


    "Boom!¡±


    That day, Lu Changsheng felt a surge of qi flow into his body.


    He knew that his son, Lu Quanzhen, had made a breakthrough to the middle stage of Qi Refinement.


    Now each of his children was waiting for their breakthrough to the middle stage of Qi Refinement, then to go out and gain experience.


    Lu Changsheng returned to Qingzhu Mountain and made arrangements for Lu Quanzhen.


    This son was competitive in nature and wanted to venture out on his own.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng did not arrange for him to experience life in the marketplace.


    Instead, he sent him to the secular world to mix with Hong Yi.


    Now, Hong Yi had become the crown prince of Marquis of Ruyi.


    He was in charge of all the large and small affairs of Ruyi Prefecture.


    Not only did he have to deal with the martial world and Jianghu, but also the disturbances of parasitic cultivators in the secular world.


    So, sending his son to the secular world not only allowed him to experience the martial world and Jianghu, secular cultivation, and broaden his horizons but also ensured he wouldn¡¯t encounter too much danger.


    "Brother Lu, rest assured, I will take good care of Quanzhen, your esteemed nephew,¡± Hong Yi said to Lu Changsheng as he readily agreed to take the son with him for experience.


    Then he turned to a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy dressed in an embroidered robe and with an extraordinary bearing next to him and said, ¡°Xuanji, get along well with your brother Quanzhen in the future, treat each other like brothers and support each other.¡±


    This young boy was named Hong Xuanji, the sixth son of Hong Yi, with a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root, and was deeply adored by Hong Yi.


    "Yes, Father!¡±


    Hong Xuanji nodded in response to his father¡¯s words.


    He knew that his father¡¯s current position had a lot to do with Uncle Lu.


    Moreover, the present Lu Quanzhen, who was only three years older than him but had already reached the middle stage of Qi Refinement, would be a valuable association for the future.


    "Quanzhen, you must listen to your Uncle Hong in the future. If anything happens, just write a letter back home,¡±


    "On ordinary days, remember to write to your mother, and when you have time, come home to visit, and also go to see your sister¡­¡±


    On the side, Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s eyes were red, and she said to her son with a face full of reluctance.


    Even though her son was grown up, he was still a child in her eyes, and she was very worried about him going to the secular world to make his way.


    "Mother, don¡¯t worry, I understand,¡± Lu Quanzhen said, looking at his mother¡¯s expression with a hint of helplessness on his face.


    He then spoke to reassure her that he would definitely be careful, write home when he had time, bring his sister to visit, and asked his mother to be at ease.


    Lu Changsheng watched this scene, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly.


    He wondered how Lu Quanzhen¡¯s character had been formed. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Although he had taught his son, most of the time it was Qu Zhenzhen who did the teaching.


    Yet Qu Zhenzhen, when it came to children, though not indulgent, could hardly bear to scold or reprimand them.


    Sometimes, even lecturing the children would make herself feel aggrieved, feeling that it was her fault for not teaching well.


    So seeing that his son Lu Quanzhen had a mature and decisive character, Lu Changsheng also did not know how it came to be.


    It could only be said that some children¡¯s temperaments might be influenced innate to some extent.


    "Zhenzhen, as long as you want, we can come and see Quanzhen often,¡± Lu Changsheng said to his wife.


    After settling down Lu Quanzhen, Lu Changsheng also took Qu Zhenzhen to stay at the Lu Residence for a while.


    His eldest son, Lu Ping¡¯an, had experienced a year with the Crimson Whale Gang before really going out on his own to wander the Jianghu, and he had not yet returned.


    His second son, Lu Wuyu, had gone to a county in Nanyu Prefecture to become a county magistrate, arranged by Hong Yi.


    His daughter, Lu Wuyou, also clamored every day about becoming a female hero and venturing into the Jianghu, but her mother Lu Zi¡¯er wouldn¡¯t allow it.


    And Lu Changsheng, fearing his daughter would be at a disadvantage, acted as if he didn¡¯t know about it and did not agree to his daughter going out to venture.


    Now that Lu Changsheng and Qu Zhenzhen had come to the Lu Residence, his wife Lu Lanshu, Lu Qing¡¯er, Lu Zi¡¯er, and other concubines also talked with Lu Changsheng about their children¡¯s marriage affairs.


    Like Lu Wuyou, Lu Wuyu, and Lu Xile, these children were all seventeen or eighteen years old, the age for marriage, and it was time to consider matchmaking.


    Regarding this matter, Lu Changsheng also felt quite emotional.


    He still vividly remembered the birth of these children.


    Unknowingly, they had grown up and were about to get married.


    In this regard, he let Lu Lanshu, Lu Qing¡¯er, Lu Zi¡¯er, and others handle the arrangements.


    But the marriage should be agreed upon by his children.


    After all, given his current situation, there was no need to consider weighing benefits in his children¡¯s marriages.


    The main thing was to let the children be happy and like it, and choose for themselves.

 Chapter 227: Mount Sumeru Tree King, a Cave Heaven unto Himself!

    Lu Changsheng and Qu Zhenzhen stayed in Ruyi Prefecture for a little over a month.During this period, the marriage of their son, Lu Wuyu, was also settled.


    The other party was the daughter of Li Feiyu, Li Xue¡¯er.


    Previously, Lu Lanshu had wanted her son, Lu Ping¡¯an, to marry Li Xue¡¯er.


    One reason was that Li Xue¡¯er¡¯s appearance, looks, and personality were all good.


    Additionally, they had watched her grow up.


    Furthermore, Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu were good friends, so naturally, they thought about matching the two.


    However, since Lu Ping¡¯an had no such intentions and had gone away,


    Lu Qing¡¯er then began to inquire about the relationship between her son, Lu Wuyu, and Li Xue¡¯er.


    Regarding this marriage arrangement, both Lu Wuyu and Li Xue¡¯er had no objections and were mutually satisfied.


    Seeing that both of them agreed, Lu Changsheng decided on the matter.


    Most marriages in this world were like this.


    There were not so many cases of mutual affection between couples.


    Being mutually satisfied was already considered quite good.


    Immediately, the two families arranged the marriage, selected an auspicious date, and planned to hold the wedding in half a year.


    During the engagement, Lu Changsheng also met Li Feiyu¡¯s father, Li Zhengyang.


    Sixteen years had passed, and the once valiant and imposing leader of the Crimson Whale Gang had become an old man with graying hair.


    His face bore traces of illness.


    "I pay my respects to Uncle Li.¡±


    Lu Changshsheng approached and greeted him.


    "I pay my respects to Immortal Master Lu.¡±


    Li Zhengyang looked at the man before him, still handsome and appearing to be in his twenties, who had seemed even more otherworldly and immortal than he did more than a decade ago, and respectfully bowed.


    When Lu Changsheng first arrived at the Crimson Whale Gang, he immediately realized Lu Changsheng was destined for great things.


    Now, more than a decade later, his hunch had been confirmed.


    It was evident from the respect shown to Immortal Master Lu by the Marquis of Ruyi, the Crown Prince of Ruyi, and the Loose Cultivators attending the engagement banquet.


    "Feiyu and I are good friends, and now that my son Wuyu and Xue¡¯er are engaged to become relatives by marriage, it¡¯s a matter of close kinship, so Uncle Li need not be so courteous with me. Just call me Changsheng,¡± Lu Changsheng said to Li Zhengyang with a smile.


    Li Zhengyang saw that Lu Changsheng had none of the airs of an immortal master and was touched in his heart.


    He thought to himself that his son had made a good friend.


    Li Zhengyang then addressed Lu Changsheng as his ¡°wise nephew¡± and introduced his eldest son, Li Feihong, who was the current leader of the Crimson Whale Gang.


    During their casual conversation, the matter of marriage was confirmed, and Li Zhengyang also inquired about Li Feiyu¡¯s situation.


    When Li Feiyu had left, he had only briefly mentioned that he was heading to the Cultivation World to make his own way, without saying much more.


    When faced with this topic, Lu Changsheng only mentioned that Li Feiyu was fine and was cultivating in an Immortal City.


    He then presented Li Zhengyang with a bottle of Healing Pills.


    He could tell that Li Zhengyang must have either overexerted himself in martial training when he was young or suffered some internal injury, leading to his poor health now.


    This engagement banquet brought much joy to the Lu Residence.


    After all, it was the Lu Family¡¯s first engagement and wedding preparations.


    "I wonder how Ping¡¯an is doing.¡±


    "It¡¯s been over a year, and he hasn¡¯t even written a letter home.¡±


    Seeing that Lu Wuyu had become engaged and would be married in half a year, Lu Lanshu began to mention her son Lu Ping¡¯an.


    "Ping¡¯an said he would be out for at most three years, so I estimate he will return in another year or two,¡± Lu Changsheng voiced comfortingly.


    He knew that his wife was still not in agreement with Lu Ping¡¯an going away.


    Her mention of it now made him think of his eldest son as well.


    He wondered where Lu Ping¡¯an was traveling now and how his journey was going.


    ¡­


    In Jiang Country, Jiangzhou, Guangling County.


    "That White Tiger Demon must be on this mountain, right?¡±


    As Lu Ping¡¯an passed through a village, he heard that there was a white tiger living on the mountain that frequently attacked humans.


    It had scared the villagers to the point where they dared not go into the mountains to hunt anymore.


    So, he decided to take a look and rid the people of this threat.


    As he reached the middle of the mountain, he heard a deafening roar from a fierce beast.


    He rushed towards the sound in the mountains.


    In a short while, he saw a ferocious white tiger, about three meters tall, chasing after a girl clothed in black.


    But this was not a one-sided pursuit.


    The girl in black was a Cultivator.


    As she ran, she controlled a pitch-black Flying Sword, attacking the white tiger.


    This caused the white tiger to be covered in blood and maddened with rage, lashing out to bite anyone it could.


    "This white tiger must be the White Tiger Demon the villagers spoke of; it seems to have truly become a Demon Beast!¡± exclaimed Lu Ping¡¯an upon seeing such a ferocious creature.


    He realized that this white tiger had evolved beyond a mere wild beast and had become a Demon Beast.


    However, the Jiuyou hound he usually fed was much more ferocious than this white tiger.


    Therefore, seeing this fearsome white tiger did not frighten him in the least.


    "Be careful!¡±


    At that moment, he saw the white tiger¡¯s chilling claws pin down the girl¡¯s Flying Sword.


    Then its tail suddenly lengthened, stretching out like a long stick, swinging horizontally toward the girl.


    Taken by surprise by this sudden strike, the girl was hit hard and sent flying backwards with a muffled groan.


    Seeing his chance, the white tiger opened its gaping jaws and leapt towards the girl in black.


    "No good!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an acted quickly, taking a Fire Blast Talisman from his chest, focusing his energy, and turning the talisman into a blazing projectile, shooting it towards the white tiger.


    "Bang¡ª¡ª¡±


    The fire blast hit the white tiger with precision.


    It plunged to the ground with a ¡®thump¡¯, letting out a mournful howl, its body scorched by the blast, its flesh torn and skin charred.


    "Roar!¡±


    With its body blackened and oozing blood, its eyes glowing red with fury, the white tiger turned its gaze on Lu Ping¡¯an and roared angrily, charging at him.


    "Secret Technique¡ªPrimordial Chaos Extreme!¡±


    Facing the pouncing white tiger, Lu Ping¡¯an immediately took out a Golden Light Insignia, making golden light appear all around his body.


    Then, as he roared, the muscles of his entire body were activated with powerful energy, and he launched a fierce punch.


    "Boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    The white tiger¡¯s attack caused Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s legs to sink, and the golden light around his body dimmed.


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 Chapter 228: Mount Sumeru Tree King, a Cave Heaven unto Himself! (2)

    But Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s terrifyingly powerful punch also made the White Tiger wail, a sound of bones shattering echoing within its body."Die!¡±


    At that moment, the girl seized the opportunity, forming seals with her hands, causing her flying sword to burst forth with sharp energy, slashing toward the White Tiger¡¯s neck.


    She aimed to decapitate the White Tiger with a single sword stroke.


    "Pff!¡±


    However, the flying sword failed to sever the head, the blade stuck in the White Tiger¡¯s bones, causing it to howl in pain and struggle in the throes of death.


    "Secret Technique¡ªPrimordial Chaos Extreme.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s true qi surged within him, he took a step forward, his fists like twin dragons leaving the sea, pummeling the White Tiger with relentless force.


    One punch!


    Two punches!


    Three punches¡­


    "Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    A moment later, the White Tiger wailed, its eyes dimming.


    "Hello, thank you for your help.¡±


    "My father¡¯s surname is Qin, my mother¡¯s surname is Yi, so my name is Qin Yi.¡±


    The girl in black stepped forward, looked at Lu Ping¡¯an, and said with an expressionless face.


    Upon hearing this self-introduction, Lu Ping¡¯an grinned and replied, ¡°Hello, my dad¡¯s surname is Lu, my mom¡¯s surname is also Lu, so, my name is Lu Ping¡¯an.¡±


    "Pfft.¡±


    The girl, previously without expression, suddenly smiled at these words.


    But the laughter caused the blood in her body to roll and surge, ¡®cough cough cough¡¯ spitting out fresh blood.


    The blow from the White Tiger had been hard on her as well.


    "Miss, are you alright? I have some medicine for healing here.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Ping¡¯an took out a porcelain bottle from his bag, poured out an elixir medicine, and handed it to the girl.


    "You used two talismans to save me just now; I already owe you a favor.¡±


    "So I can¡¯t take this spirit pill, and I don¡¯t have money to repay you.¡±


    The girl in black instantly recognized that this was not a mundane elixir medicine but a spirit pill.


    She thought to herself, what kind of a naive boy is this?


    A man without any signs of spiritual power, a martial artist, yet possessing talismans and elixir medicines.


    Moreover, a complete stranger, and yet he casually took them out to help.


    "One should help out in the face of injustice, miss, you don¡¯t have to worry about it.¡±


    "You need not repay for the pill either.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an grinned and waved it off with his hand.


    Upon hearing this, the girl in black looked at the Lu Ping¡¯an before her, her face showing a hint of conflict and distress.


    Then she firmly said, ¡°I, Qin Yi, do not owe anyone favors. I will accept this spirit pill. You take the White Tiger, and with this, we are even.¡±


    "I said there¡¯s no need to repay, and besides, what would I want with the carcass of the White Tiger?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an shook his head.


    "This White Tiger demon could sell for more than twenty spirit stones, and you¡¯re saying you don¡¯t want it?¡±


    "Aren¡¯t you here specifically to hunt this White Tiger demon?¡±


    The girl asked with a somewhat astonished expression upon hearing this.


    "No, I came to the mountain because I heard from the villagers that there was a White Tiger Great Demon eating people. I wanted to see for myself and thought of getting rid of the White Tiger, so the villagers could hunt with peace of mind,¡± said Lu Ping¡¯an with a smile.


    Hearing this, the girl in black looked at the Lu Ping¡¯an before her as if she was looking at an idiot. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She didn¡¯t expect that such people existed in the world.


    A stranger to her but willing to use expensive talismans to help, and even offering elixir medicines for free.


    And the reason he ventured up the mountain was because he heard about a White Tiger eating people.


    "Regardless, I, Qin Yi, do not owe people favors, and you should take this White Tiger demon so that we are square,¡± she continued to say, her face tight and devoid of expression.


    She had already pegged Lu Ping¡¯an as a fool from a landowner¡¯s family and did not want to take advantage of an idiot.


    "Miss, you said this White Tiger demon is worth more than twenty spirit stones.¡±


    "My elixir medicines and talismans are not worth this much.¡±


    "If you feel uneasy about it in your heart, just sell the demon and give me the equivalent in spirit stones.¡±


    Seeing the girl was resolute, Lu Ping¡¯an suggested this.


    Having experienced life in the Crimson Whale Gang, and his interactions with Hong Yi, he had come to know some basic information about the prices in the Cultivation World.


    He knew his two talismans and one elixir medicine were worth about seven spirit stones.


    The girl felt tempted upon hearing this.


    She had expended a lot of time and effort trying to hunt down this White Tiger demon.


    Moreover, she couldn¡¯t bear to hand over all the spirit stones she obtained to someone else.


    If they were to split the proceeds now, at least she would gain something.


    And she wouldn¡¯t need to feel like she owed a favor.


    "Fine, there¡¯s a gathering spot for loose cultivators on Cangya Mountain about five hundred miles from here,¡± she said.


    "Come with me, and I¡¯ll sell the White Tiger demon there. We can split the spirit stones.¡±


    "If it¡¯s inconvenient for you, just give me an address, and I¡¯ll deliver the spirit stones to you later,¡± she offered crisply.


    "A gathering spot for loose cultivators?¡±


    "Alright, I¡¯ll go with you.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s eyes lit up at this.


    He had always held a deep fascination for Cultivation, harboring intense interest in it.


    It was only because he knew he had no Spiritual Root and thus no opportunity for Cultivation, that he never mentioned it back at home.


    Now, hearing the girl mention a market for loose cultivators immediately sparked his curiosity, and he wanted to see for himself.


    Soon after, once the girl had rested and healed her wounds, the two set off together.


    ¡­.


    Time flew swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, half a year passed.


    Two months prior, the once bustling rumors about the Black Cloud Mountain ruins had also died down.


    This had been only a small secret realm.


    And within half a year, it had been completely scavenged, left as a desolate wasteland.


    The Lu Family¡¯s venture into this secret realm had not been fruitful, and they had suffered losses including one Energy Refinement Late Stage and one Energy Refinement Middle Stage cultivator, a not insignificant setback.


    However, Lu Changsheng had heard from Lu Yuanding that the Bai Family had quite the harvest from this expedition.


    It was even possible that they would witness the birth of a new Foundation Establishment.


    The Lu Family was pleased to hear this.


    After all, the Bai Family and the Lu Family had a friendly relationship.


    Now, as the Bai Family Ancestor¡¯s lifespan was dwindling, with only a bit more than ten years left,


    If a new Foundation Establishment did not emerge, they would face the same peril that the Lu Family once did.

 Chapter 229: Mount Sumeru Tree King, a Cave Heaven unto Himself! (3)

    ¡°`And the cooperation of the four major establishments in Red Leaf Valley Market will also face problems because of this.


    [Congratulations to the host for reaching a progeny count of one hundred and fifty, you have been awarded an advanced level draw]


    On this day, Lu Changsheng¡¯s one hundred and fiftieth child was born.


    This child did not have a Spiritual Root.


    But as this child was born, a system prompt sounded.


    "Advanced draw!¡±


    When Lu Changsheng heard this system prompt, his heart surged with surprise.


    He had previously thought that he would need two hundred children to qualify for the draw based on the quantity of his offspring.


    He did not expect that one hundred and fifty would suffice.


    And it was an advanced draw, no less.


    This made him extremely pleased.


    After all, from a previous advanced draw, he had obtained a Heaven-reaching Spiritual Treasure.


    Although this Heaven-reaching Spiritual Treasure was somewhat lacking, without an Artifact Spirit, it was still a Heaven-reaching Spiritual Treasure.


    It had greatly expedited his progress with the Hundred Treasures Body Refinement Technique, and he estimated that in another year¡¯s time, he would be able to break through to the fifth layer.


    At that time, he would be able to refine this Heaven-reaching Spiritual Treasure and transform it into his Life-bound Treasured Bone.


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    Without further thought, Lu Changsheng inwardly chanted.


    He wanted to see what he could obtain from this advanced draw.


    After all, ordinary draws were now hardly surprising to him.


    Instantly, an advanced draw wheel with only four options emerged.


    As Lu Changsheng¡¯s mental spirit slightly stirred, the draw immediately commenced.


    Before long, the golden light slowly diminished, eventually stopping on the ¡®Spiritual Pet Treasure¡¯ section.


    "Another Spiritual Pet Treasure?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat as the golden light halted.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Spiritual Pet: Mount Sumeru Tree King!]


    [The reward has been dispatched to the System Space, the host can inspect it at any time]


    A divine tree pattern, resplendent with gold and jade, shimmering with the light of dawn, emerged from the draw wheel, accompanied by a system prompt.


    "Spiritual Pet, Mount Sumeru Tree King?¡±


    Lu Changsheng furrowed his brows slightly when he saw the reward from his draw.


    He immediately realized that he must have drawn a spiritual pet related to the celestial and earthly spirit plants.


    "I wonder if this Mount Sumeru Tree King, like the Nine Netherhound and Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, requires my nurturing,¡± he mused.


    "If it requires my nurturing, even with a True Spirit Bloodline, it would be quite useless to me at the moment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered as he looked at his draw reward.


    The Nine Netherhound he obtained from his first draw was still a first grade middle stage demon beast.


    It was estimated that it would take another one or two years to advance to the late stage of the first grade.


    Even though the fighting prowess of the Nine Netherhound far surpassed that of other demon beasts of the same grade,


    It could only serve as the guardian spiritual beast of the secular Lu Residence.


    The Six-Winged Golden Silkworm he drew the second time had slightly more combat power than the Nine Netherhound, but there was no telling how long it would take to grow its second pair of wings.


    Having raised it for eight or nine years now, its combat power was still at the peak of the first grade.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t harbor too many thoughts about Spiritual Pets.


    His mental spirit stirred slightly as he looked towards the Mount Sumeru Tree King in the System Space.


    [Spiritual Pet: Mount Sumeru Tree King]


    [Grade: Lower True Spirit]


    [Description: In ancient times, the Lotus Lamp Buddha obtained a half-branch of the ¡®World Tree¡¯ and planted it on Mount Sumeru, nurturing it to life. It currently possesses the strength of the third rank, harbors a world within its body, forming its own Cave Heaven, and thrives continuously.]


    "Hiss!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was taken aback as he read the description of the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    A strength of the third rank meant that this Mount Sumeru Tree King did not require slow nurturing like the Nine Netherhound or the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    It had the strength of the Core Formation Stage right away!


    Not only that, this Mount Sumeru Tree King also harbored a world within its body, forming its own Cave Heaven, thriving continuously.


    This ability genuinely excited Lu Changsheng.


    In the Cultivation World, there is a kind of treasure known as ¡®Cave Heaven Treasure.¡¯


    Such a treasure constitutes its own space and can be fashioned into a small secret realm-like Cave Heaven, housing cultivators and spiritual beasts.


    It can even nurture treasures like the ¡®Spiritual Eye Spring¡¯ to form spirit veins, allowing cultivation within, as well as the planting of spiritual medicine and spirit fields, serving as a mobile dwelling.


    And now, this Mount Sumeru Tree King possessed such an effect, harboring a world within its body, inherently forming a Cave Heaven.


    ¡°`


    ¡°`


    "The Cave Heaven inside the body of the Mount Sumeru Tree King can completely serve as the core land for our future family,¡±


    "It¡¯s just uncertain whether this Mount Sumeru Tree King can currently transform.¡±


    "If it can¡¯t transform, then we must find a piece of land rich in spirit veins to plant this Mount Sumeru Tree King.¡±


    "Moreover, the strength of this Mount Sumeru Tree King requires a high grade of spirit veins, at least Second Rank, or even Third Rank Spirit Vein.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Mount Sumeru Tree King in the System Space but did not extract it.


    Just looking at the description alone, he felt that this tree was many times larger than the Luminous Treasure Tree he had obtained before.


    Once extracted, it would be revealed outright.


    If it couldn¡¯t transform and move, such a heavenly spirit plant, once noticed, would likely shake the entire Qingyun Sect and the Cultivation World of Jiang Country.


    Moreover, the higher the grade of the demon beast, the harder it is to transform, so he felt that this Mount Sumeru Tree King probably couldn¡¯t transform.


    "It seems that securing the spirit land and establishing the family must be accelerated.¡±


    "Only by establishing our own family and owning our own family spirit land, can we conveniently release this Mount Sumeru Tree King.¡±


    "And by then, having a Great Demon at the Core Formation Stage in the family will allow us to develop with peace of mind.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and exhaled long.


    He knew that this Mount Sumeru Tree King must be planted at his home and then hidden well with a formation.


    Otherwise, such a plant could easily attract trouble.


    "Xi Yue had sent a letter before, asking if I wanted to participate in the Hundred Arts Conference, and I chose to defer,¡±


    "It seems that at the next Hundred Arts Conference, I must enter the Qingyun Sect in this way, and then see if I can obtain a top-quality spirit land through the sect.¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.


    For acquiring the family spirit land, he still preferred to go through Qingyun Sect.


    See if he could obtain a top-quality spirit land through the sect.


    If that didn¡¯t work out, then he would consider the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    After all, with so much effort and many family powers settling in the Red Leaf Valley Market now, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to secure it through the Lu Family without paying a significant price.


    "I¡¯ve already stored over two hundred Second Rank talismans, and the Spirit Talismans for the Lu Family and the Peace Talisman Hall are also ready,¡±


    "After Wuyu¡¯s wedding, I can almost set out for Jiuxiao Immortal City.¡±


    "In Jiuxiao Immortal City, after completing the procurement of materials for the Ninety-Nine Mysterious True Strategy, Third Rank Talisman materials, and Second Rank Alchemy materials, my overall strength will also rise to another level.¡±


    "When I return, Sister Miaoge will also be almost ready for Foundation Establishment.¡±


    "I can also take this opportunity to state outwardly that this trip is to go to the Immortal City for Foundation Establishment, thus revealing my Foundation Establishment strength.¡±


    "Afterwards, through Xi Yue, get the slot to participate in the Hundred Arts Conference, enter Qingyun Sect, and secure spirit land.¡±


    "By then, the children at home should almost be ready to manage the family affairs for their old father.¡±


    "Regarding the establishment of the family, we only lack an array now. If we still haven¡¯t drawn an array by then, I¡¯ll hire an Array Master from Qingyun Sect and then study some simple formations myself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was calculating his future plans in his mind.


    Through half a year of Talisman Making, he had stored over two hundred Second Rank Spirit Talismans on his person.


    Due to material reasons, most of these talismans were of low and middle grade, with only a small portion being Superior Grade Talisman.


    But it was already sufficient.


    If all these talismans were to be used, Lu Changsheng felt that even a False Core Immortal would certainly meet their death.


    So this trip to Jiuxiao Immortal City for a major procurement would basically be free of danger.


    "There are still half a month until Wuyu¡¯s wedding day, I should almost head over,¡±


    Lu Changsheng stopped pondering and rose from his study.


    In the courtyard, Lu Miaoyun and her children were feeding a big bird that was pure like green jade.


    This bird was the Green Jade Luan Bird that had hatched not long ago.


    Since it had just been born, it couldn¡¯t serve as a mount in the short term.


    So Lu Changsheng candidly gifted it to Lu Miaoyun, to her delight, and to the envy of Qu Zhenzhen, Lu Miaohuan, and the others.


    "Yun¡¯er, since Wuyu¡¯s wedding day is approaching, call Zhenzhen and Huan¡¯er over, and let¡¯s all go together,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Lu Miaoyun.


    After all, it was his son¡¯s first wedding.


    As a father, he naturally had to attend the wedding.


    And with Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and Lu Miaohuan being the principal wives, he felt it was appropriate for them to be involved in such an occasion as well.


    "Yes, husband,¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Miaoyun immediately handed the bird feed to the children and went to notify Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaohuan.


    The other children, upon hearing the news, all expressed keen interest and the desire to join.


    But Lu Changsheng¡¯s Spirit Boat could only carry twelve people.


    So he decided to take along his sons Lu Yun, Lu Huaizhen, Lu Qingshan, Lu Qingzhu, and a few others.

 Chapter 230: The Misty Sky Bead, The Transformation of Bai Ling!

    Half a month later.On the day the second young master of the Lu Residence got married, the whole Ruyi County City was bustling and sensational.


    With the wedding procession stretching for ten miles, thousands of banquet tables were set up both inside and outside the city, free for all the guests to enjoy as they pleased.


    The month-long feast meant that for a hundred miles around, there was no need for cooking fires, and even beggars became plump with satisfaction.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng took a little more interest in the martial arts training of his children.


    He could understand that children of that age were playful and not diligent in their martial practice.


    But he was willing to spend more money to nurture those who were willing to train.


    On this day, as the tenth child broke through to the Martial Dao Innate level, a system prompt sounded in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    [Congratulations to the host for ten descendants breaking through to the Martial Dao Innate, earning the Bloodline Effect: a 5% increase in the probability of siring offspring and a chance for a lucky draw!]


    "Indeed, it¡¯s ten.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was not surprised by this system prompt.


    When the first five children broke through to the Martial Dao Innate, there was no system prompt for a lucky draw.


    He had guessed that perhaps it would take ten children breaking through to the Martial Dao Innate to trigger the achievement reward.


    After all, although the Martial Dao Innate was harder to reach than Qi Infusion, it was not limited by the Spiritual Root.


    As long as one was willing to spend money, practically anyone could break through to the Martial Dao Innate.


    So, it made sense that the requirements were slightly higher than for Qi Infusion.


    "System, draw the prize.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think too much, silently mouthing in his mind.


    The light red roulette wheel emerged in a glimmer of golden light, spinning immediately, and finally landing on ¡®treasure.¡¯


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the rare treasure: Misty Sky Bead!]


    [The reward has been sent to System Space, the host may check it at any time.]


    A pattern of a bead shrouded in grey mist emerged, accompanied by the system prompt sound.


    "A rare treasure, the Misty Sky Bead?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows rose at the sight of this reward.


    He was quite fond of rare treasures.


    After all, the rare treasures ¡®Book of Malevolent Curses and Fates¡¯ and ¡®Profound Origin Bead¡¯ he got from previous lucky draws were very impressive.


    The ¡®Book of Malevolent Curses and Fates¡¯ might have been gathering dust.


    But it had given him the confidence to curse a Nascent Soul Immortal to death.


    As for the Profound Origin Bead, it hardly needed mentioning.


    For Lu Changsheng, it was simply a priceless treasure.


    It not only boosted his combat power by a level but also made his Talisman Making much more convenient on a daily basis.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind stirred slightly as he looked into the System Space to check the effects of this rare treasure Misty Sky Bead.


    [Misty Sky Bead]


    [Grade: Third Rank]


    [Description: Crafted from a millennium-old illusionary demon¡¯s pearl, possesses the Misty Sky Illusion Ability. It can change one¡¯s appearance and conceal one¡¯s magic aura at will. It can also fully disguise one¡¯s identity, even deceiving Spiritual Contracts.]


    "Can change appearance at will, hide one¡¯s magic aura, fully disguise one¡¯s identity, deceive Spiritual Contracts?¡±


    Seeing the description of this Misty Sky Bead, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows rose, and a hint of joy appeared on his face.


    He had the habit of disguising himself whenever he went out.


    His current tool for disguising was a high-quality mask, a magic artifact acquired from a Robber Cultivator.


    This mask was but a high-grade magic artifact, so naturally, it was nothing special.


    If a Foundation Establishment Cultivator inspected it with the Spiritual Eye Technique, they might be able to see through his real appearance.


    As for concealing his cultivation level and magic aura, he had been relying on a jade pendant given to him by a Nascent Soul Female Cultivator when he arrived.


    This jade pendant should be a rare treasure.


    After reaching Foundation Establishment, he had examined the jade pendant.


    He knew that not only could it conceal his aura, but it also had certain effects in obstructing Divine Sense.


    "Now that I have this Misty Sky Bead, disguising myself has become much more secure and convenient.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Misty Sky Bead inside the System Space, his Mental Spirit stirred, and he extracted it.


    Immediately.


    A bead the size of an egg, shaded in grey with a mist enshrouded around it, appeared before him.


    Simultaneously, a detailed explanation of the effects of the Misty Sky Bead emerged.


    "It can change appearances and conceal aura, making it difficult for ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators to see through it.¡±


    "Moreover, it can consume Divine Sense and Mana to disguise as another person, making one¡¯s appearance, temperament, and magic aura similar to the other party.¡±


    "Additionally, the Misty Sky Bead can absorb the essence blood and soul of others or Demon Beasts, thereby completely disguising oneself as another person or a Demon Beast.¡±


    "This type of disguise possesses the true ability to bewilder; not only the face and appearance are the same, but also the temperament and magic aura, including the bloodline and soul aura, deceiving first and second rank Spiritual Contracts.¡±


    Upon learning of the effects of the Misty Sky Bead, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes showed a trace of delight. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The abilities of the Misty Sky Bead were completely beyond his expectations.


    Not only did it allow one to change appearance and aura so that ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators would have a hard time seeing through it,


    But it also provided a remarkably astonishing disguise effect.


    So comprehensive a disguise that it could even deceive a Spiritual Contract.


    It was known that in the Cultivation World, when cultivators conduct transactions, the most commonly used method is Spiritual Contracts.


    When Lu Changsheng first arrived at the Lu Family, he had also signed a Spiritual Contract with them.


    But this Misty Sky Bead could even deceive Spiritual Contracts.


    Using a disguised identity to sign a Spiritual Contract, one could later break the contract without worrying about the cost of breaching the agreement.


    "Doesn¡¯t this mean that as long as one understands a person through soul-searching techniques, and then slays them, followed by using the Misty Sky Bead to absorb their essence blood and soul, one would be able to thoroughly disguise oneself as that person, making it hard for even those close to them to notice any difference?¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a chill about the capabilities of the Misty Sky Bead.


    According to the introduction, such a level of disguise could be considered perfect.


    Not only could it deceive Spiritual Contracts,


    But many techniques that sense bloodlines would also struggle to unearth any loopholes, real or fake.


    Of course, this kind of disguise was not without its flaws.


    The process of disguise consumed both Mana and Divine Sense.


    Therefore, it was not possible to maintain the disguise all year round.


    And during the disguise, one could not use full power.


    Once one exerted full power, the disguise¡¯s magic aura would be difficult to maintain, and flaws would be exposed.

 Chapter 231: The Misty Sky Bead, The Transformation of Bai Ling! (2)

    But as a third-rank exotic treasure, this effect was already quite astonishing."Shi!¡±


    Right then, Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged and began to refine the Misty Sky Bead in his hand.


    He wanted to experience the effect of this Misty Sky Bead.


    After spending three days, Lu Changsheng refined the Misty Sky Bead into his body.


    In his mind, he imagined a cultivator he had seen before and then activated the Misty Sky Bead.


    Instantly, Lu Changsheng¡¯s facial features and body began to change.


    He transformed into a youth who was skinny, with ordinary looks, and seemed somewhat solitary.


    "The changes of this Misty Sky Bead not only cover one¡¯s facial features and body shape but also hide one¡¯s aura and temperament, making it look flawlessly concealed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng tapped his mana, and a water mirror appeared before him.


    Looking at his reflection in the water mirror, he nodded slightly.


    The original superior quality magic artifact mask could only change one¡¯s facial appearance.


    It could not modify one¡¯s body shape or temperament.


    One could only alter those by consuming one¡¯s mana, suppressing or transforming it.


    The next moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mental spirit moved slightly.


    A wave of spiritual power at the beginning level of Qi Refinement emanated from his body.


    This wave of spiritual power rose steadily, advancing from mid-stage Qi Refinement to late-stage and then to the initial stage of Foundation Establishment.


    Ultimately, it emitted a wave of mana in the late stage of Foundation Establishment.


    The changes in the mana aura of the Misty Sky Bead were determined by the upper limit of the user¡¯s divine sense.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s divine sense had by now reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment.


    Therefore, through the Misty Sky Bead, he could directly simulate the mana fluctuations of the late stage of Foundation Establishment.


    Immediately after, Lu Changsheng took out a coffin from a storage bag.


    He opened the coffin.


    Inside were two bodies, a male and a female.


    They were, in fact, the bodies of the two robber cultivators who had caused trouble in the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Since he planned to take the bodies to the Jiuxiao Immortal City to claim the reward, and to avoid the bodies decaying in the storage bag, Lu Changsheng had purchased a Yin Coffin to store them.


    "The Misty Sky Bead can devour others¡¯ essence, blood, and soul, achieving a perfect disguise and deceiving the Spiritual Contract.¡±


    "Besides devouring others¡¯ essence and soul, the Misty Sky Bead can also merge with others¡¯ blood and mana aura, thereby elevating the disguise to yet another level.¡±


    Lu Changsheng summoned the Misty Sky Bead from his body.


    He took some blood and mana aura from the two bodies of the robber cultivators and fused it into the Misty Sky Bead.


    Then, he reintegrated the Misty Sky Bead into his body, and his whole appearance and body shape pulsed for a moment.


    In an instant, he turned into a burly middle-aged man with scars all over his face.


    It was precisely the appearance of the gray-robed robber cultivator in the coffin.


    "Cough cough!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the water mirror in front of him, coughed lightly, and then mana surged within his body.


    His face, body shape, voice, temperament, and even his mana aura were exactly like the gray-robed robber cultivator in the coffin.


    "This effect is simply astounding.¡±


    "Now that I have this Misty Sky Bead, my journey to the Jiuxiao Immortal City will be much more convenient.¡±


    After a brief experimentation with the Misty Sky Bead, Lu Changsheng was very satisfied with its effects as an exotic treasure.


    "Now that the preparations are nearly complete, I can get ready to head to the Jiuxiao Immortal City.¡±


    Lu Changsheng returned to his true appearance.


    Considering that his trip out would take a long time, Lu Changsheng also arranged and handled some family affairs for the time ahead.


    First, he went back to Qingzhu Mountain with his wives, Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, and then he went to the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Through a shop subdued by the Lu Family,


    "Lu Xianzhi, from now on, this shop will be under your full management,¡±


    "In this storage bag, there are five hundred spirit stones; you can buy whatever puppet materials you need, and if there are any issues, go to Gao He or your Auntie Miaoge.¡±


    "If you ever run short on spirit stones, you can get an advance from your Auntie Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took his son to the shop they had acquired, pulled out a storage bag, and spoke.


    The location of this shop was not great.


    It was of almost the same grade as the shop Hong Yi had bought before.


    However, Hong Yi had only spent one thousand eight hundred spirit stones to acquire his shop.


    Whereas Lu Changsheng had spent two thousand three hundred spirit stones on this shop.


    This price, even with the Lu Family¡¯s influence, was discounted.


    That is to say, the price of shops in the Red Leaf Valley Market had risen by five hundred spirit stones in the past eight years.


    "Thank you, Father!¡±


    Lu Xianzhi looked at the shop before him and the storage bag, beaming with excitement.


    Although Lu Changsheng had mentioned getting him a shop before,


    At this moment, seeing such a shop and so many spirit stones, he was somewhat overwhelmed.


    However, upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s following words that he should go to Gao He or Lu Miaoge for anything, he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Dad, do you have something busy to attend to?¡± Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Yes, your father has some matters to attend to and needs to go out for a while, so I won¡¯t be around for the coming time,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded and said.


    "Dad, will you be out for a long time?¡± Lu Xianzhi continued to inquire.


    He knew that his father seldom travelled far.


    Apart from occasional trips to Ruyi Prefecture, he was usually either at Qingzhu Mountain or at the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    "About a year,¡± Lu Changsheng responded directly, without hiding anything.


    He patted his son¡¯s shoulder and continued, ¡°That¡¯s why you need to be careful with everything in the coming time.¡±


    "Later, when Ruyi breaks through to the middle stage of Qi Refinement, she will come over too.¡±


    "You don¡¯t need an entire shop for your puppetry at this stage, so when the time comes, you can share half with Ruyi and let her bring some talismans from the Lu Family to sell and learn to manage these affairs.¡±


    Lu Changsheng instructed.


    His third child with a Spiritual Root, Lu Ruyi, was currently at the bottleneck of the third level of Qi Refinement.


    It was estimated that in a few months, or half a year, she might break through to the fourth level.


    By then, in his absence, Lu Miaoge would bring her over and entrust her to Lu Xianzhi.

 Chapter 232: The Misty Sky Bead, The Transformation of Bai Ling! (3)

    "Dad, don¡¯t worry, I will take good care of Ruyi when the time comes.¡±When Lu Xianzhi heard this, he nodded immediately in response.


    Among the descendants with a Spiritual Root, he was also considered an elder brother, hence he felt a certain sense of responsibility.


    "Dad, what about Brother Yun?¡±


    Lu Xianzhi thought of his younger brother Lu Yun, who was also at the Third Level Energy Refinement.


    He figured that Lu Yun would probably reach the Energy Refinement Middle Stage around the same time as Lu Ruyi.


    "As for Yun¡¯er, Grandmother will arrange everything when the time comes.¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted his son¡¯s shoulder and said.


    As the son of Lu Miaoyun, the Fourth Elder naturally doted on this important grandson a lot and would arrange for his care.


    Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t refuse such kindness from an elder.


    "Yes, Dad.¡±


    Lu Xianzhi, having heard this, immediately nodded.


    He knew his brother Yun had another layer of backing at Qingzhu Mountain and was even more spoiled.


    Regarding this, he harbored no jealousy.


    After all, his own father was quite fair to them.


    Moreover, as Lu Changsheng¡¯s first son with a Spiritual Root, he also received a lot of privileges and affection.


    He was very clear about this in his heart.


    Therefore, his sense of responsibility grew even stronger.


    "Alright, if you want to go back to Qingzhu Mountain, find the Second Elder, or go back with your Auntie Miaoge.¡±


    "Don¡¯t leave the Marketplace alone, just focus on running the shop in the Marketplace, understand?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to instruct, telling his son not to run around.


    After all, his son was not like him with a bunch of tricks up his sleeve.


    If he encountered a Robber Cultivator, it would be a dead end.


    "Dad, rest assured, I know all this.¡±


    "You also need to be careful when you go out.¡±


    Lu Xianzhi smiled when he heard his father¡¯s instructions.


    He felt that this was what his father emphasized the most.


    But he wasn¡¯t annoyed in his heart.


    He knew his father was concerned about his safety.


    In the two years at Red Leaf Valley Market, he had also witnessed such things.


    Some people, feeling that they couldn¡¯t earn Spirit Stones through apprenticeship work, would go out on adventures with others and never return.


    "If you understand, that¡¯s good.¡±


    After instructing his son, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family¡¯s Spiritual Talisman Shop to spend some quality time with Lu Miaoge.


    Afterwards.


    "Sister Miaoge, I need to prepare for a trip outside¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng quietly held Lu Miaoge in his arms, expressing his plans to go out.


    Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t ask too many questions. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She knew Lu Changsheng had many secrets.


    This trip out should be similar to the previous one with Xiao Xiyue, with something that needed to be done.


    She reassured Lu Changsheng that when Lu Ruyi broke through to the Energy Refinement Middle Stage, she would take her in and settle things.


    She would take care of the Peace Talisman Hall and the children.


    "Sister Miaoge, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held Lu Miaoge¡¯s silky shoulders, speaking softly.


    He then asked about Lu Miaoge¡¯s cultivation level and how long it would take for her to reach Energy Refinement Perfection.


    "In about two years, my cultivation level should reach Energy Refinement Perfection,¡± Lu Miaoge replied softly, her lips slightly pursed.


    Energy Refinement Perfection meant that one could start preparing for Foundation Establishment.


    But under the current circumstances of the Lu Family, acquiring a Foundation Establishment Elixir was very difficult.


    The only way was to bid for one at Immortal City.


    But the Foundation Establishment Elixirs that surfaced in Immortal City were also very rare.


    The price every time it was auctioned was extremely high.


    Moreover, Immortal City was far away, and if the family¡¯s ancestor left to bid for a Foundation Establishment Elixir, it would leave the family in a precarious position during that period.


    "Sister Miaoge, you keep cultivating diligently, and when I return, I¡¯ll give you a surprise,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile, caressing her.


    He planned to reveal his Foundation Establishment strength upon his return from Immortal City.


    At the same time, he would give the Foundation Establishment Elixir and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects to Lu Miaoge to help her establish her foundation.


    "A surprise? What surprise?¡± Lu Miaoge asked, her beautiful eyes looking at Lu Changsheng.


    She knew the surprise Lu Changsheng mentioned wouldn¡¯t be simple.


    She couldn¡¯t help but guess at several possible surprises in her heart.


    "When the time comes, you¡¯ll know,¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t reveal the surprise but rather kept them guessing.


    The next day, Lu Changsheng handed the talismans he had prepared in advance to Lu Miaoge.


    Although he relatively trusted Gao He,


    He still felt uneasy about handing over so many talismans to Gao He at once.


    "Changsheng, you must be careful on the road,¡±


    Seeing so many talismans, Lu Miaoge knew that Lu Changsheng had been preparing for this trip for quite some time.


    Otherwise, it would have been impossible to draw so many talismans in such a short period.


    If she knew that Lu Changsheng had also drawn over two hundred second-rank talismans at the same time, she would probably be too shocked to speak.


    "Don¡¯t worry, Sister Miaoge,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile, planting a kiss on Lu Miaoge¡¯s fair and delicate face, then waved his hand casually.


    He did not set out directly after leaving the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    He still hadn¡¯t said his goodbyes at Qingzhu Mountain.


    Back at Qingzhu Mountain, he informed his wife, Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and Lu Miaohuan about his departure.


    These wives of his had different temperaments than Lu Miaoge.


    They let him know of their reluctance and asked him to be careful on the road while inquiring about the matter.


    Lu Changsheng naturally couldn¡¯t say that he was heading to Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    If he mentioned going to Jiuxiao Immortal City, his wives would definitely say it was dangerous and try to prevent him from going.


    So he said it was just a gathering with old friends, and then some business.


    After that, he took care of all his concubines and children.


    "On this trip to Jiuxiao Immortal City, I can also buy a large amount of high-rank breakthrough elixir materials. Once I return, I will refine a few batches myself, and let Yun¡¯er, Huanhuan, Zhenzhen, and Zhiyue all break through the Energy Refinement Late Stage,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself as he looked at his wives¡¯ cultivation levels.


    Since they hadn¡¯t been having more children in recent years, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, Xia Zhiyue, and the others had time to practice cultivation.


    All of them had reached the Sixth Level Energy Refinement.


    That bottleneck from the Middle Stage Energy Refinement to the Energy Refinement Late Stage¡­


    If they did not have the help of breakthrough elixirs, breaking through would be difficult.


    As for Qu Zhenzhen, since she wasn¡¯t very attentive to cultivation and spent most of her time on the children, she was still at the Fifth Level Energy Refinement.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t say much about this, letting her be herself.


    After all, if it came down to serious practice, most of his wives and concubines weren¡¯t exactly ardent in their efforts.


    Like Lu Miaohuan, for instance.


    With her talent, if she had been diligently practicing, she should have broken through the Energy Refinement Late Stage by now.


    "At this rate, I¡¯m afraid the person with the second-highest cultivation level in my backyard will be Bai Ling,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought as he looked at Bai Ling.


    Bai Ling had an exceptional talent and listened to Lu Changsheng very well.


    He had told her to practice cultivation earnestly, so she had been diligently practicing every day.


    By now, she too was at the Sixth Level Energy Refinement.


    She probably could break through the Energy Refinement Late Stage on her own, without needing a breakthrough elixir.


    "Brother,¡±


    Upon learning that Lu Changsheng was leaving, Bai Ling also showed a face full of reluctance and hugged Lu Changsheng tightly.


    The once frail and delicate little girl was now seventeen years old.


    She had blossomed into an elegantly upright figure.


    Her face, shaped like a melon seed, was breathtakingly beautiful.


    Her delicate little features were assembled just right, pure yet subtly enchanting.


    Especially the girl¡¯s big, clear eyes, like peach blossoms, seemingly drunk yet sober, misty, seductive as silk, captivating and beguiling, stirring one¡¯s heart and soul.


    This enchantment, perfectly harmonized with her overall innocence and loveliness, seemed neither conflicting nor conspicuous. It portrayed an alluring yet forbidden temptation.


    Adding to that, Bai Ling¡¯s naturally timid and well-behaved demeanor made one want to tease her even more.


    "Good girl, Ling¡¯er,¡±


    Lu Changsheng had watched the little girl grow up and, out of habit, fondly rubbed her small head.


    Over the years, he had clearly seen Bai Ling become more and more charming and enchanting.


    This allure was, seemingly, innate to her.


    And as she grew older, the white scales on her body continued to grow as well.


    Her tender white arms, slender neck, flat abdomen, smooth back, and well-shaped straight legs were all covered with a dense layer of white snake scales.


    To this day, Lu Changsheng still hadn¡¯t figured out what was the deal with Bai Ling¡¯s snake scales.


    But these scales, much like Bai Ling¡¯s pure allure, blended perfectly with her fair and delicate skin, not looking out of place at all, as if she was wearing a form-fitting scale armor dress, an exotic charm of its own.


    It led Lu Changsheng to speculate whether Bai Ling had Demon Race bloodlines.


    As far as he knew, some people with Demon Race bloodlines in their ancestry would occasionally have a slim chance of their bloodlines reverting.


    If bloodline reversion occurred, signs of demonic traits would appear.


    So on this trip to Jiuxiao Immortal City, Lu Changsheng also wanted to see if he could find any related information.


    After all, the grand Immortal City is bound to have a broader range of material and information than a small marketplace.

 Chapter 233: 182

    After leaving Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng transformed into a robust, valiant-looking middle-aged man and flew towards the Nine Dragons Market on a Spirit Boat.This trip was indeed heading towards Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    But he also took the opportunity to pay a visit to the Nine Dragons Market along the way.


    To see if White Jade Tower had any decent maids.


    And to buy and handle some materials as well.


    The various items he had acquired from Meng Yibai and two robber cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage had yet to be dealt with.


    He had decided to take care of them now.


    Two days later.


    A Spirit Boat descended outside of the Nine Dragons Market.


    Lu Changsheng, seeing the Nine Dragons Market standing tall and straight with nine peaks piercing through the clouds, felt a sense of returning to a familiar place.


    When the great battle between the Lu and Chen Families erupted, he left Nine Dragons Market. Apart from returning once to retrieve the maids, he hadn¡¯t visited since.


    Following the crowd, he queued up and, after handing over a Spirit Stone, he got a temporary identity card and entered the Marketplace, heading straight for White Jade Tower.


    "What would you like to know, sir? Whether to take a wife or a concubine, or to purchase a maid?¡±


    A red-dressed woman greeted him with a beaming smile as soon as he entered.


    Giving Lu Changsheng a nostalgic feeling.


    He hadn¡¯t been to White Jade Tower for ten years.


    "Is Feng Jiuniang, the manager, available?¡±


    Lu Changsheng then asked.


    Recalling that utterly charming manager.


    "Sir, Manager Feng was reassigned and left seven years ago. Now the establishment is under the management of Manager Xia,¡±


    The receptionist replied respectfully.


    "Oh, reassigned,¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows upon hearing this.


    He didn¡¯t expect that Manager Feng was no longer here.


    But it didn¡¯t bother him much.


    Organizations like White Jade Tower operated branches in many places, so reassignments and promotions were quite common.


    Shortly thereafter, under the reception of the red-dressed woman, he went to the second floor to meet Manager Xia of the White Jade Tower.


    This Manager Xia was of superior beauty and form,


    And her pleasant demeanour made others feel at ease.


    One could only say that White Jade Tower truly excelled in their services.


    "Does your establishment have any Middle Grade or Higher Grade Spiritual Root maids available?¡±


    Lu Changsheng picked up the tea, took a light sip, and stated his needs.


    "Middle Grade or Higher Grade Spiritual Root maids?¡±


    Manager Xia showed a hint of surprise in her beautiful eyes upon hearing this.


    Realizing she had encountered a major client.


    With a dignified face and graceful posture, her voice soft and melodious, she said, ¡°Mr. Han, both Middle Grade and Higher Grade Spiritual Root maids are quite rare in our White Jade Tower.¡±


    "They are only supplied during our members-only events or the White Jade Tower auction.¡±


    "If Mr. Han is willing to take a wife or a concubine, we do have a few female cultivators with Middle Grade Spiritual Roots that I can introduce to Mr. Han,¡±


    Manager Xia said.


    "Taking a wife or a concubine,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, as a regular customer of White Jade Tower,


    Well understood that this was White Jade Tower acting as a marriage broker intermediary.


    Although it came with a certain guarantee,


    It wasn¡¯t like purchasing a maid where the transaction concluded with a binding Spiritual Contract, life and death at one¡¯s whim.


    So, he had no intention of taking a wife or a concubine from White Jade Tower.


    "I do not currently have any plans regarding taking a wife or a concubine,¡±


    "How often does your auction take place?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked thoughtfully.


    He was quite familiar with the member-only supply at White Jade Tower,


    Knowing that every year they offered a batch of top-quality maids.


    Not only were these maids attractive and well-shaped,


    But most also possessed Spiritual Roots and even cultivated certain Dual Cultivation Techniques, suitable for use as alchemic cauldrons.


    However, due to the exorbitant price, starting at several thousand Spirit Stones,


    He merely gleaned basic information and refrained from further inquiry. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Now, hearing this, he knew that the only way to purchase a Middle Grade Spiritual Root maid was through such means.


    This was to be expected.


    Although White Jade Tower was powerful, rumored to be overseen by a Nascent Soul True Lord,


    They couldn¡¯t possibly sell Middle Grade or Higher Grade Spiritual Root maids without limit.


    After all, in the Cultivation World, ninety percent of cultivators possessed Lower Grade Spiritual Roots.


    Owning a Middle Grade Spiritual Root indicated a certain worthiness for cultivation.


    "Our White Jade Tower auction occurs once every three years, and it has been one year since the last auction,¡±


    "If Mr. Han is interested, I can send someone to notify you when the time comes,¡±


    Manager Xia spoke.


    "Alright, thank you, Manager Xia,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this,


    Planning to check out the members-only supply and the auction when he had the time.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng bid farewell to White Jade Tower,


    And proceeded to Qingyun Commerce Guild, Myriad Treasures Pavilion, and other major shops to purchase Second Rank talisman-making materials, Second Rank elixir materials, Third Rank talisman-making materials, and the black essence iron and five metals iron needed to forge the talisman artifact ¡°Ninety-Nine Profound Truth Strategy.¡±


    As expected,


    After inquiring shop by shop, aside from Second Rank talisman-making materials and some alchemy materials, none of the Third Rank materials were available in the Nine Dragons Market.


    "Third Rank heavenly and earthly treasures mostly belong to the category of strategic resources, only available in places like Immortal Cities,¡±


    "In Nine Dragons Market, selling such high-level treasures not only proves challenging but can also attract trouble,¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly.


    He had already speculated about this and was not disappointed.


    After purchasing the talisman-making and alchemy materials, he sold those materials he himself did not need.


    As for the ordinary magic artifacts, he didn¡¯t sell them,


    Since with so many children, he would eventually need the artifacts.


    Selling these miscellaneous materials fetched him nearly ten thousand Spirit Stones.


    Just as Lu Changsheng was finishing his business and preparing to leave, he sensed a covert Divine Sense stealthily scanning him.


    "Hmm? Foundation Establishment early stage?¡±

 Chapter 234: Instant Kill Foundation Establishment, The Best Use of the Misty Sky Bead! (2)

    "Is this an attempt to murder for loot?¡±"I never expected Myriad Treasures Pavilion, with its big name, would actually engage in murder and robbery.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s divine sense was comparable to that of a Foundation Establishment Late Stage, and he had the Misty Sky Bead to conceal his magic aura.


    Therefore, the Foundation Establishment early stage cultivator was completely unable to detect his disguise.


    Upon using his divine sense to inspect, he only took him for an Energy Refinement Late Stage cultivator.


    He then quietly left a divine sense mark on the hem of his clothing for tracking purposes.


    "Indeed, my extravagant purchases and spending tens of thousands of Spirit Stones, not to mention fencing goods of equal value, would tempt even Foundation Establishment cultivators into greed,¡± he mused.


    With the Misty Sky Bead and his strength as a foundation, Lu Changsheng was not as cautious this time as he usually was.


    After completing a transaction, he would go to an inn and change his disguise.


    The whole time, maintaining a single identity.


    "If one wishes to be a robber cultivator, one must be prepared to pay the price.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression remained calm, seemingly unaware he was being targeted, and he quickly left Nine Dragons Market.


    Upon exiting the marketplace, Lu Changsheng took out a superior magic artifact.


    He flew at the speed of an ordinary Energy Refinement Late Stage cultivator.


    "Being followed.¡±


    Before long, Lu Changsheng could sense, a hundred zhang behind him, a figure dressed in black vestment robes and wearing a mask.


    This person was a manager from the ¡®Myriad Treasures Pavilion¡¯ of Nine Dragons Market.


    The other party must also be concerned about their reputation.


    Therefore, they planned to wait until he was a good distance away from Nine Dragons Market before making a move.


    After Lu Changsheng flew nearly a hundred miles away from Nine Dragons Market, the manager from Myriad Treasures Pavilion openly pursued him with escape light, not bothering to conceal his intentions.


    "Young one, don¡¯t blame this old man, blame your own lack of restraint!¡±


    He unleashed the grandeur of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, brandishing a Spiritual Artifact Flying Dagger, aiming to kill Lu Changsheng in one blow.


    "Hmph!¡±


    Looking at the oncoming manager from Myriad Treasures Pavilion, Lu Changsheng let out a cold snort.


    He activated the ¡®Soul Dispersion Needle¡¯ with his divine sense, allowing this divine sense attack to suddenly pierce into his opponent¡¯s sea of consciousness.


    "Pu!¡±


    The manager from Myriad Treasures Pavilion had no defense against the divine sense attack and was caught completely off guard.


    He immediately felt his sea of consciousness being pierced, his face paled, his brain spun in dizziness, he raised his hand to his forehead, and let out a muffled groan.


    "Bad news! A Divine Sense Attack!¡±


    "This person is a Foundation Establishment cultivator! A Foundation Establishment Late Stage Great Cultivator!¡±


    The manager from Myriad Treasures Pavilion barely freed himself from the divine sense attack, his heart filled with shock and terror.


    He had never expected his greed for killing and looting


    To be exactly what the other party was angling for.


    His whole body surged with Spiritual Light as he hurriedly shouted, ¡°Fellow Daoist, it¡¯s a mis¡­¡±


    But before he could finish,


    Several sharp and domineering beams of the Seven Luminaries Sword cut through the air, shooting towards him simultaneously.


    "Pu pu pu¡ª¡±


    The beams from the Seven Luminaries Sword penetrated the protective Spiritual Light around the manager from Myriad Treasures Pavilion.


    Then they pierced through his forehead, leaving a bloody hole.


    A Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator thus fell!


    "This Divine Sense Attack technique is really useful,¡±


    "When it¡¯s unexpected, it leaves one with no chance to defend.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the manager from Myriad Treasures Pavilion whom he had just instantly killed and mused to himself.


    Immediately, he raised his palm and the Misty Sky Bead appeared inside his body.


    "Go!¡±


    The grey mist from within the Misty Sky Bead stirred, like a great grey snake, sweeping towards the corpse of the manager from Myriad Treasures Pavilion.


    In a short while, the body was drained of flesh and blood under the grey mist, turning into a pile of dry bones.


    "It looks so much like a technique from the Demon Path.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the skeleton that remained after the Misty Sky Bead had devoured the body and couldn¡¯t help but comment.


    He then gestured with his hand to withdraw the Misty Sky Bead back into his body.


    The next moment, his entire body fluctuated.


    His face, physique, temperament, magic aura, all became identical to that of the manager from Myriad Treasures Pavilion.


    "So this is the perfect disguise of the Misty Sky Bead.¡±


    "Although the flesh, soul core, and cultivated techniques remain unchanged, the effect and appearance presented are as if I¡¯m a completely different person.¡±


    Lu Changsheng quietly experienced this new state.


    The Misty Sky Bead inside him seemed to be imprisoning the flesh and soul of the manager from Myriad Treasures Pavilion, thus making his appearance identical to his.


    "If I now return to Nine Dragons Market, wouldn¡¯t I be able to use this identity to glean a fortune from Myriad Treasures Pavilion?¡±


    Lu Changsheng stroked his chin, contemplating.


    He may have understood the best use for this treasure.


    That is, to become a thief.


    Even Nascent Soul Immortals would typically not realize the effects of the Misty Sky Bead.


    If he wished, he could completely transform into someone with status and position from a minor family or small force and use this method to plunder.


    But the next moment, Lu Changsheng shook his head, dismissing the thought.


    Inside a chain store like Myriad Treasures Pavilion, there would surely be various prohibitions and secret signals.


    Being unfamiliar with these aspects, he could easily commit a blunder and be exposed.


    If he were to be found out within the shop, provoking the Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators stationed at Nine Dragons Market to take action, it would be very dangerous and troublesome.


    Moreover, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, such actions are like becoming addicted to impersonation and robbery.


    If one starts doing it too often, they might end up on a path of no return.


    Since he had the system to rely on, he did not need to engage in such deeds.


    After all, those who often walk by the river rarely manage to keep their shoes dry.


    The Misty Sky Bead might be powerful, but it¡¯s not omnipotent.


    Perhaps some family or power has treasures or secret techniques that can counter this ability.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng changed his appearance again, adopting another look.


    He reached out, collecting all the magic artifacts and the storage bag of the manager from Myriad Treasures Pavilion into his possession and turned into a streak of escape light as he left.


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    Half a month later.


    "This is Green River Marketplace.¡±


    Lu Changsheng operated his flying boat, arriving at a medium-to-large-sized marketplace built along a river.

 Chapter 235: Instant Kill Foundation Establishment, The Best Use of the Misty Sky Bead! (3)

    Xiao Xiyue was serving as the Record Chief in this marketplace.The two hadn¡¯t seen each other for so long, and now that he was going out, Lu Changsheng naturally took the chance to visit Xiao Xiyue.


    He took a Sensing Talisman out of his storage magic artifact.


    Before long.


    An escape light flew out of the core area of Green River Marketplace, landing outside the marketplace.


    Her face was cold and remote, her skin surpassing the whiteness of snow, clad in a moon-white dress, her figure graceful, her temperament holy and pure, as if a fairy from the Moon Palace had descended upon the mortal world.


    "Xi Yue Fairy.¡±


    "Xiao Martial Uncle!¡±


    "Xi Yue Martial Uncle!¡±


    The Qingyun Sect disciples guarding the entrance to the marketplace bowed and saluted upon seeing this fairylike figure.


    They weren¡¯t aware of what significant business had brought the esteemed Record Chief here.


    And the originally somewhat noisy and bustling area outside the marketplace quieted down as everyone saw this stunning figure.


    On one hand, they were captivated by her remote and absolute beauty, her nobility, and the sanctity of her fairylike appearance.


    On the other hand, they were overawed by her aura as a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.


    "Xi Yue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed toward Xiao Xiyue, who stood calmly with an ethereal and delicate bearing, and communicated with her through divine sense.


    Now he was masked by the Misty Sky Bead, which concealed his appearance, temperament, and magic aura.


    Even Xiao Xiyue could not recognize him at a glance.


    "Changsheng.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue, hearing the divine sense communication and showing a rare emotional response on her cold and proud face, immediately noticed Lu Changsheng not far away.


    Surprise and bewilderment filled her eyes. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Had it not been for Lu Changsheng¡¯s divine sense message, she wouldn¡¯t have recognized that it was him.


    "It¡¯s me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Xiao Xiyue didn¡¯t ask further.


    She instructed a Qingyun Sect disciple to directly handle an identity plaque for Lu Changsheng and then let him into the marketplace.


    "Sss!¡±


    "Who is this person that Xi Yue Martial Uncle personally welcomed?¡±


    "Could it be an elder from the sect?¡±


    "But from what I see of his cultivation aura, he seems to be at the Energy Refinement Late Stage.¡±


    "Energy Refinement Late Stage? How could that lead to Xi Yue Fairy personally receiving him? He must have concealed his true cultivation strength.¡±


    "Right, I¡¯ve heard that some bigshots like to disguise their cultivation to fish for information.¡±


    Witnessing this scene, the surrounding people sighed and murmured amongst themselves.


    Xiao Xiyue had a reputation for being cold and aloof as Record Chief in Green River Marketplace.


    Aside from the False Core Immortal who presided over the marketplace, she showed no favor to anyone.


    And yet now, she personally went out to welcome an Energy Refining Cultivator.


    If word of this got back to the Qingyun Sect, it would likely cause a sensation.


    "Changsheng, why have you come?¡±


    Once they entered an inn, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cold face softened, her voice full of joy.


    "I¡¯m planning to make a trip to Jiuxiao Immortal City, so I thought I¡¯d come to see you first,¡± said Lu Changsheng openly.


    As he spoke, his figure transformed, removing the disguise and reverting to his true appearance.


    "Heading to Jiuxiao Immortal City?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue, a bit taken aback by his words,


    Immediately remembered the two Robber Cultivators Lu Changsheng had killed in Red Leaf Valley Market.


    The two were wanted by the Heavenly Sword Sect, and one could take their heads to the sect or Jiuxiao Immortal City to claim the reward.


    "Yes, I want to buy some materials which aren¡¯t available in this marketplace, so I thought of looking in Jiuxiao Immortal City.¡±


    "Also, to claim the rewards for those two Robber Cultivators.¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained.


    "Changsheng, if you need any materials, I can help you purchase them through Qingyun Sect,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said immediately upon hearing this.


    "If possible, could you help me acquire some Third Rank Talisman materials?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said after a slight pause.


    Although he was heading to Jiuxiao Immortal City to buy Third Rank Talisman materials,


    How much he could get was still uncertain.


    After all, Third Rank materials were much rarer than Second Rank ones.


    And he would never complain about having too many Third Rank Talisman materials.


    They were always welcome in abundance.


    As for the mild Second Rank Spiritual Blood, an ingredient for crafting the ¡°Ninety-Nine Profound Truth Talismans,¡±


    As well as materials needed for refining Breakthrough Elixirs, Three Suns Elixirs, or even Foundation Establishment Elixirs, he couldn¡¯t just impose all of it on Xiao Xiyue at once.


    After all, Xiao Xiyue was just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    Even with the channel of Qingyun Sect, she didn¡¯t have that much influence.


    He planned to ask for her help if he didn¡¯t get results in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    "Third Rank Talisman materials!?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s beautiful eyes revealed a look of surprise upon hearing this.


    Then she asked, ¡°Changsheng, can you really draw Third Rank Talismans now?¡±


    "What are you thinking about?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s surprised face and pinched her fair and delicate cheek with a smile.


    Then he sat on the bed beside him, pulled Xiao Xiyue¡¯s soft and fragrant body into his arms, and spoke softly, ¡°I have a Talisman Nurturing Secret Technique that can nurture Second Rank Spirit Talismans into Third Rank ones.¡±


    "But it requires the use of Third Rank Talisman materials to draw them.¡±


    "That¡¯s why I¡¯m preparing to buy some Third Rank Talisman materials for making talismans.¡±


    "Later, with the nurturing method, the Second Rank Talismans will unleash the power of Third Rank Talismans.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, embracing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s graceful and curvaceous fairy-like body, inhaled the heart-pleasing fragrance from her hair and continued slowly.


    "Such a talisman nurturing secret technique exists?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue snuggled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, saying in surprise.


    She had never heard of this before.


    "Yes, after I draw the talismans, I will teach you this talisman nurturing method so you can nurture spirit talismans regularly,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a light chuckle.


    This kind of spirit talisman nurturing could only be done for two or three at a time.


    If too many were nurtured, it would affect one¡¯s own cultivation.


    Therefore, he didn¡¯t mind teaching this secret method to Xiao Xiyue, giving her a few talismans to nurture herself for protection.


    "Then, thank you very much, Lu Lang,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said with a beaming smile.


    She knew Lu Changsheng¡¯s personality.


    If he said he would give something, he didn¡¯t like others to refuse.


    Besides, she wouldn¡¯t decline Lu Changsheng¡¯s kindness.


    "Xi Yue,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, looking at the beauty in his arms.


    He thought of Xiao Xiyue¡¯s proud and untouchable demeanor when she stepped out of the marketplace earlier, like the noble fairy from the Moon Palace, and felt a surge of heat in his heart.


    "Hmm?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue lifted her head slightly.


    The next moment, Lu Changsheng captured her rosy and luscious lips, full of juicy temptation.


    "Mmm~¡±


    The familiar pressure and plunder overwhelmed her, causing Xiao Xiyue to soften in his arms, her heart to tremble, and a sultry moan escaped her nostrils.


    After a long while, Lu Changsheng released Xiao Xiyue, whose face was flushed like the rosy clouds and whose body was warm and moist, leaving her gasping for breath.


    He chuckled and said, ¡°The taste of Xi Yue is still so sweet and rich.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s clear eyes were slightly dazed.


    She placed her hands on Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulders and offered her lips again, expressing her longing.

 Chapter 236: Draw for Spiritual Pets! Colluding with the Demon Path!

    The room was clear after the rain, and a faint fragrance filled the air.Xiao Xiyue¡¯s black hair was disheveled, her forehead nestled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, whispering sweet nothings.


    Lu Changsheng held her tenderly, his palm lightly lifting to take out a memory stone from his storage bag.


    It contained recordings of their daughter Lu Wangshu¡¯s everyday life.


    Knowing Xiao Xiyue would miss their daughter, he had prepared for this in advance.


    Xiao Xiyue watched the small moments of her daughter in the memory stone, who could already call out for her parents, prompting waves of longing to see her child.


    "Xi Yue, if you miss Wangshu, you can go to Red Leaf Valley Market to find Miaoge and have her bring Wangshu over.¡± S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I have already discussed our matters with her.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said tenderly, caressing her soft and smooth skin.


    "Hmm~¡±


    Xiao Xiyue acknowledged softly, with a light hum.


    Having spent nearly a year in Green River Marketplace, she could make time to visit her daughter.


    "By the way, Changsheng, the journey to Jiuxiao Immortal City from here is long, and even if you hurry, it will take four to five months.¡±


    "There is a spiritual vessel from Qingyun Market that goes to the Three Great Immortal Cities once a year.¡±


    "I remember there¡¯s one heading to Jiuxiao Immortal City next month; you could take that vessel. It¡¯s not only convenient but also much faster.¡±


    That¡¯s when Xiao Xiyue spoke softly, lifting her beautiful head.


    "Oh, a spiritual vessel?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows raised at that.


    He knew that many businesses in the Spiritual Boat Pavilion did this, traveling between various marketplaces and Immortal Cities to make money from passage fares.


    But those were all medium and small-sized spirit boats.


    In his view, taking such boats was less convenient than piloting one himself.


    Now, hearing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s words about a huge spiritual vessel specifically bound for Jiuxiao Immortal City, he became quite interested.


    "That¡¯s correct, this huge spiritual vessel from Qingyun Market to Jiuxiao Immortal City only takes three months.¡±


    "Not only is there a False Core Immortal overseeing it, but there are also private rooms, so you, Changsheng, can cultivate and make talismans in peace.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said with a soft laugh.


    Her eyes and brows exuded a captivating charm that only Lu Changsheng was privileged to see.


    "Such a spiritual vessel must not be available to just anyone, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke out.


    "You need to purchase a ticket, but if you need it, Changsheng, I can secure one for you.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue spoke softly.


    As the Record Chief in Green River Marketplace and holding some influence within the sect, she could secure a ticket.


    "Since that¡¯s the case, then I¡¯ll trouble you to do so, Xi Yue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not refuse, accepting the offer right away.


    Setting aside other factors, the fact that the huge spiritual vessel only took three months and provided private rooms to comfortably make talismans made it very appealing to him.


    If he were to pilot a spirit boat himself, not only would it waste time, but he might also encounter troubles that would prevent him from focusing on cultivation and other tasks.


    Three days later, Xiao Xiyue handed Lu Changsheng a green-jade token with cloud patterns etched into it.


    She told him that Qingyun Sect¡¯s giant spiritual vessel would depart in twenty-four days.


    Once in Qingyun Market, he could board the spiritual vessel to Jiuxiao Immortal City by showing this jade token.


    To find out how to board, he simply had to ask one of Qingyun Sect¡¯s reception disciples with the token in hand.


    The trip from Green River Marketplace to Qingyun Market would take nearly half a month as well.


    So, after spending three days with Xiao Xiyue, Lu Changsheng set out for Qingyun Market.


    In order to avoid trouble on the way and to board the spiritual vessel easily, he used the Misty Sky Bead to suppress his magic aura to the level of a mid-stage Foundation Establishment.


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    Lu Changsheng safely arrived at Qingyun Market.


    Looking at the marketplace before him, he was reminded of six years ago when he and Xiao Xiyue had broken through to Foundation Establishment here.


    And when they had slain a grandson of a False Core Immortal.


    While registering his identity, Lu Changsheng presented the jade token and inquired about the giant spiritual vessel.


    The Qingyun Sect disciple, upon seeing the token, immediately told Lu Changsheng that the spiritual vessel would be landing at the north gate of the marketplace in three days.


    Lu Changsheng should go there early to wait, and someone would make the necessary arrangements.


    After understanding the general situation, Lu Changsheng began to stroll around Qingyun Market.


    This trip was mainly for purchasing.


    As a major marketplace second only to the Immortal Cities, Qingyun Market naturally had many materials for sale.


    After two days of busy shopping, he roamed the marketplace thoroughly and indeed found some treasures.


    He had not only bought many second-rank materials for Talisman Making and rare medicinal herbs, but he had also acquired the spirit blood of a demon beast called ¡®Jade Sun Deer.¡¯


    This spirit blood had mild properties and could be used in medicine making.


    It was more than suitable for awakening Lu Wangshu¡¯s Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    The only downside was that there was too little of the spirit blood.


    The store sold it in portions rather than in full gourds.


    "My spending is like water flowing; I guess I¡¯ll have to sell some spirit talismans and elixir medicines on this trip to Jiuxiao Immortal City.¡±


    "Otherwise, the remaining spirit stones may not be enough for me to forge the Ninety-Nine Mysterious True Strategy and purchase a large number of third-rank Talisman Making materials.¡±


    In two days, Lu Changsheng had spent over twenty thousand spirit stones.


    It made him lament that money indeed flowed like water.


    This was also because his second-rank talismans were selling well at ¡®Peace Talisman Hall,¡¯ which brought in a profit of nearly three thousand spirit stones a month.


    Otherwise, no Foundation Establishment Cultivator could afford such spending.


    Like the time at Nine Dragons Market, the steward from Myriad Treasures Pavilion who tried to rob him had only over three thousand spirit stones in his storage bag.


    All his possessions combined were worth just a little over twenty thousand spirit stones.


    Yet, Lu Changsheng¡¯s expenses during this period amounted to over thirty thousand spirit stones.


    Despite this, he still had over forty thousand spirit stones left.


    Moreover, he had many precious materials and spiritual artifacts that were not easy to sell.


    If he were to liquidate everything, he could instantly exchange them for seventy or eighty thousand spirit stones.

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    If the Spirit Stones were still insufficient, he could also draw Spirit Talismans and refine Elixir Medicines to quickly gather funds.The next morning, as the sky began to show the first light of dawn.


    Lu Changsheng arrived outside the northern gate of Qingyun Market.


    At this time, there were already many Cultivators waiting, including several Qingyun Sect¡¯s patrolling law-enforcement Cultivators.


    It seemed they were all waiting for the arrival of the Qingyun Sect¡¯s Spiritual Vessel.


    "Han Senior, when the Spiritual Vessel arrives, please line up here and board the second floor of the vessel,¡±


    A Qingyun Sect disciple inquired about Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation. Seeing the green Jade Token in his hand, he briefed him on the general situation.


    "Okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded his head.


    After waiting for nearly an hour.


    A three-level tall, fifty to sixty zhang long Spiritual Vessel, wrapped in luminous Formation light, slowly descended from the high clouds.


    This Spiritual Vessel was not only inscribed with Formation Runes but also had several artillery turrets, which made one feel insignificant while also imparting an indescribable sense of oppression.


    "How powerful could these turrets be? Are they comparable to a blow from a Core Formation?¡±


    Lu Changsheng wondered to himself as he looked at the Spiritual Vessel.


    He had heard that some large Spirit Boats would be inscribed with Attack Formations and equipped with large-scale Magic Artifacts.


    During major power conflicts and battles, they would use Spiritual Vessels to transport resources and manpower to the battlefield.


    Such Spiritual Vessels also belonged to the category of strategic Magic Artifacts.


    Ordinary powers simply couldn¡¯t afford them, nor did they have channels to purchase them.


    "Everyone present yourself with the token in hand, and line up in order to board the Spiritual Vessel.¡±


    "If you disrupt the order, boarding qualifications will be revoked!¡±


    The Spiritual Vessel was hovering in mid-air as two Foundation Establishment Cultivators came out and spoke, their voices booming.


    As soon as their words settled, a rainbow light descended from the Spiritual Vessel, forming a series of steps.


    At this time, the Qingyun Sect¡¯s law-enforcement Cultivators ordered people to line up and board the vessel in sequence.


    Having observed and understood the situation, Lu Changsheng knew that the tickets for this massive Spiritual Vessel came in three tiers.


    The first tier was the Purple Jade Token, for luxury upper-class rooms.


    The second tier was his type, the Green Jade Token, for ordinary guest rooms.


    The third tier was the White Jade Token, where all passengers shared a hold without private space.


    There were only three persons holding Purple Jade Tokens on this trip on the Spiritual Vessel.


    They appeared either rich or noble, likely descendants of Nascent Soul Immortals or members of large aristocratic families.


    After these three boarded the Spiritual Vessel, Lu Changsheng also started lining up to board.


    "Recommended by Xi Yue Junior Sister? May I ask how to address you?¡±


    After boarding the Spiritual Vessel, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator checked Lu Changsheng¡¯s Jade Token and asked.


    "Loose Cultivator Han Li,¡±


    Lu Changsheng made a bow with hands folded in front.


    "Alright, Daoist Han, Room No. 9, please enter.¡±


    After a simple log-in by this Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he didn¡¯t inquire further.


    "Alright, thank you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, making his way to the guest rooms on the second floor of the Spiritual Vessel.


    The room wasn¡¯t large¡ª


    Just a single room of about ten square meters.


    For Lu Changsheng, it was more than enough.


    He had purchased quite a lot of Talisman making materials in Nine Dragons Market and Qingyun Market.


    Over these three months, he could calmly draw Talismans on board the Spiritual Vessel.


    Half an hour later, the Spiritual Vessel rose high into the sky and set off for Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Lu Changsheng brewed a pot of Spiritual Tea and quietly watched the sea of clouds outside the window.


    He had long since grown tired of such scenery.


    But his first time on a Spiritual Vessel was like the first time he had flown on a plane in his previous life, somewhat novel.


    He couldn¡¯t help but think to himself when he would be able to own a Spiritual Vessel like this.


    After all, such a Spiritual Vessel truly exuded dominance.


    Having finished a pot of Spiritual Tea and watched the clouds for a while, the novelty of riding the Spiritual Vessel had almost vanished.


    Lu Changsheng exhaled softly, took out a talisman brush and paper, and began to draw Spirit Talismans with his mind tranquil.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.


    [Congratulations to the host, ten offspring have completed the ¡®Qi-Introduction into Body¡¯ and stepped onto the path of cultivation, earning a 5% increased probability for offspring to have a Spiritual Root, and receiving one chance to draw a lottery!]


    "Hmm, ten now,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, who was making Talismans, heard the system alert and a faint smile appeared on his face.


    His children were now starting cultivation in an orderly manner.


    In the next three years, another ten children would step onto the path of cultivation.


    These children would be the foundation of his future Family.


    ¡°`


    "The probability effect of having offspring with a Spiritual Root, if kept on increasing like this, wouldn¡¯t it guarantee that all my future children will possess a Spiritual Root?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, observing the 5% increase in the probability of siring offspring with a Spiritual Root, mused to himself.


    After several enhancements, the chance for his offspring to have a Spiritual Root had already risen to 15%.


    This probability was far from low.


    You see, when two cultivators have children, the chance that the child will have a Spiritual Root is only about ten to twenty percent.


    "But I would also need a sufficient number of wives and maids to maximize this passive effect.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly.


    He was now ready to stream in more resources and focus on selectively breeding.


    There weren¡¯t many pregnant wives or maids left in his backyard.


    Apart from the seven new concubines and maids, many had already given birth among his wives and maids.


    Thus, aside from Xia Zhizue, Lu Miaoge, and Xiao Xiyue, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t really want to keep having them bear children.


    "However, once I establish my family and reveal my Foundation Establishment strength, these matters should resolve themselves.¡±


    Lu Changsheng contemplated privately.


    Merely by revealing his Second Grade Talisman Master abilities, he already had many people willing to send their family juniors to be his concubines or maids.


    If he were to reveal his Foundation Establishment strength, then even more families and powers would likely be willing to send over their talented juniors.


    "Indeed, in the Cultivation World, as long as you have strength, many problems cease to be problems.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and sighed, then silently commanded in his mind.


    "System, draw the lottery.¡± S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A pale red wheel of fortune emerged, bathed in a golden light that began to spin rapidly.


    After a moment, the light slowed and rested on ¡®pet¡¯.


    [Ding! Congratulations Host, you¡¯ve obtained a Spiritual Pet: Cold Blue Dark Turtle!]


    [The reward has been distributed to the System Space, the Host can check it at any time.]


    An image of a dark blue turtle radiating a chilly aura appeared from the wheel, accompanied by a system notification sound.


    "Cold Blue Dark Turtle? A turtle species Spiritual Pet?¡±


    Lu Changsheng scrutinized his lottery prize, frowning slightly.


    His first impression of turtle species beasts was that they had long lifespans and slow growth.


    So seeing this Cold Blue Dark Turtle, he immediately felt the Spiritual Pet was of limited use, somewhat mediocre.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng¡¯s Mental Spirit flickered, turning his attention to the Cold Blue Dark Turtle in the System Space.


    [Beast: Cold Blue Dark Turtle]


    [Rank: Heaven Rank Lower Grade]


    [Description: A lower-grade beast with the True Spirit ¡®Dark Mysterious Turtle¡¯ bloodline. It can grow to its peak in a thousand years, becoming a Fourth Rank Demon Beast]


    "Truly a case of raising a turtle for three generations, people pass away, but a turtle remains.¡±


    "Though a thousand years to grow into a Fourth Rank Demon Beast is already very fast for a turtle species beast.¡±


    "But this rate of growth would exhaust even a Nascent Soul Immortal.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing the description of the Cold Blue Dark Turtle, couldn¡¯t help shaking his head.


    Although he was confident that he could outlast this turtle.


    With a Nine Netherhound in his house that could grow into a Fourth Rank Demon Beast in five hundred years, he was already dissatisfied with its slow growth.


    Now this Cold Blue Dark Turtle would take a thousand years to reach the Fourth Rank, which made him not want to even comment.


    "Forget it, that¡¯s the nature of a lottery, always ups and downs, might as well treat it as a common pet.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled and didn¡¯t concern himself too much.


    Although the Cold Blue Dark Turtle¡¯s growth was slow, it also represented a future potential.


    After all, a beast¡¯s lifespan is several times that of a human being.


    And the lifespan of a turtle species beast is generally several times that of other beasts.


    If he took good care of this Cold Blue Dark Turtle, maybe it could accompany him for tens of thousands of years.


    Lu Changsheng decided not to take the Cold Blue Dark Turtle out from the System Space for the time being.


    He planned to leave it in the System Space until he disembarked from the Spiritual Vessel and arrived at Jiuxiao Immortal City, then take a good look at the situation of this Spiritual Turtle.


    ¡­


    Blackwater Pool, Xiahou Family.


    "How dare you infiltrate the Xiahou Family!¡±


    A loud roar resounded, piercing the sky.


    The next moment, a sword light broke through the void, leaving a crack in the great formation above the Xiahou family estate.


    Then an escape light flew swiftly through the crack, soaring into the sky, disappearing into the clouds.


    "She must not be allowed to escape!¡±


    "This woman might very well be an agent of the Qingyun Sect, infiltrating our Xiahou family to investigate any potential collusion with the Demon Path.¡±


    "Now that our Sect Master is challenging Li Duanxuan to a duel, and we¡¯re on the brink of war with Jiang Country, we cannot afford any missteps!¡±


    In the depths of the Xiahou estate, several voices exchanged words.


    Immediately, a figure rose into the sky, transforming into a black divine rainbow, chasing after the escape light that had just fled.


    This figure was emanating a terrifying spiritual pressure, characteristic of a False Core Immortal.

 Chapter 238: Battle of the False Core, Chu Qingyi!

    In the guest room, Lu Changsheng finished drawing five Second Rank Spirit Talismans and brewed a pot of Spiritual Tea. He sat down to rest, closing his eyes to recuperate and restore his mana.Although the Spiritual Vessel was very stable with a False Core Immortal in charge.


    An accident could happen at any moment.


    Therefore, after drawing a few Talismans, Lu Changsheng would rest to recover, keeping himself in peak condition.


    "Fellow Daoist passengers, I am Chiyun True Immortal. I have just received an urgent distress call from our sect, so we will be deviating from our course to assist. Please remain calm and do not panic,¡± said a deep and elderly voice, resounding throughout the entire Spiritual Vessel.


    At that moment, a deep and elderly voice arose, resonating throughout the entire Spiritual Vessel.


    "Hmm? An urgent distress call?¡± S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    He opened his eyes and looked at the itinerary instrument inside the room.


    He noticed that the Spiritual Vessel, originally heading east, was turning around, deviating from the course to Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    "What kind of distress call could it be, for a False Core Immortal to change course of such a large Spiritual Vessel to provide assistance?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart was filled with doubt.


    He knew the Identity Jade of Qingyun Sect disciples could be used to call for help.


    As long as the signal was sent, other Qingyun Sect disciples within hundreds of miles would receive the distress signal.


    But now, a distress call had prompted a False Core Immortal to deviate such a huge Spiritual Vessel to provide assistance.


    This made him realize the situation must be serious.


    Lu Changsheng looked out at the sea of clouds.


    The Spiritual Vessel was moving much faster than before.


    Clearly speeding up to reach the location of the distress call.


    "I can¡¯t be that unlucky, can I? To encounter a mishap on my first ride on a Spiritual Vessel?¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think to himself.


    His reason for taking the Spiritual Vessel to Jiuxiao Immortal City was convenience and speed.


    If there were any trouble at the location of the distress call, and he got swept into it, he would be utterly troubled.


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng heard footsteps in the corridor outside.


    It seemed that some passengers, upon hearing about the change of course, had stepped out of their rooms to inquire about the situation on the deck.


    After some thought, Lu Changsheng put away his Talisman brush, paper, and Spiritual Ink, leaving the guest room to see what was going on.


    There were several Foundation Establishment Cultivators on deck.


    They were asking each other about what was happening.


    None of them, however, had any idea what was going on.


    Soon, they all stood on the deck, looking down at the sea of clouds to see where the Spiritual Vessel was heading.


    About an hour into its rapid journey, a profound and heavy spiritual pressure suddenly emanated from the distances of the sky.


    "A False Core Immortal!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng and the others on the deck all turned to look in the direction of the vast sky.


    From this spiritual pressure, they immediately knew that it was the might of a False Core Immortal!


    They saw a chaotic burst of Escape Light break through the clouds, racing toward the direction of the Spiritual Vessel.


    A black divine rainbow was in hot pursuit, constantly bombarding the leading Escape Light.


    "Boom!¡±


    Within the black divine rainbow, an axe light slashed out, with countless runes flashing upon it, creating waves of black wind and wild blades that swept away the sea of clouds. As a result, the fleeing figure grunted, spat out blood, and nearly plummeted from the clouds.


    "How dare you, audacious villain, harm a True Disciple of Qingyun Sect!¡±


    At the top of the vessel, a woman who appeared to be in her fifties, with an imposing and solemn face, dressed in a red Magical Robe, abruptly opened her eyes and shouted.


    Instantly, she transformed into a divine rainbow and shot out from the top of the Spiritual Vessel.


    Her body surged with False Core Mana, turning the sea of clouds a fiery red, like a burning sky, radiating waves of scorching heat.


    "So, it was a True Disciple of Qingyun Sect who called for help, no wonder Chiyun True Immortal decided to alter the course of the Spiritual Vessel for assistance,¡± someone murmured.


    "Which False Core Immortal dares to chase and kill a True Disciple of Qingyun Sect!¡± people whispered.


    "It¡¯s no wonder, being a Qingyun Sect¡¯s True Disciple, that they¡¯ve managed to withstand a False Core Immortal for so long.¡±


    "Of course. Every True Disciple of Qingyun Sect possesses the strength of the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, unmatched among their peers. As long as they don¡¯t die young, they could at least become a False Core Immortal in the future,¡± came the chatter.


    The group on the deck couldn¡¯t help but discuss amongst themselves upon witnessing this scene.


    Lu Changsheng was also taken aback.


    Having spent so much time with Xiao Xiyue, he was familiar with the hierarchy of Qingyun Sect disciples: Outer Sect Disciples, Inner Sect Disciples, Core Disciples, and True Disciples.


    True Disciples were all at the power level of Foundation Establishment Late Stage, the seeds of Core Formation for the Qingyun Sect.


    As long as they didn¡¯t meet with an accident, they were destined to become the sect¡¯s authoritative elders, with boundless prospects.


    Yet here, a False Core Immortal was daring to chase and attempt to kill a True Disciple of Qingyun Sect in Qingyun territory.


    "If it¡¯s just one False Core Immortal, it looks like the problem isn¡¯t too big.¡±


    Seeing that there was only one False Core Immortal in pursuit, Lu Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief.


    He knew he wouldn¡¯t be dragged into any major trouble.


    After all, the Spiritual Vessel didn¡¯t just have a Qingyun Sect False Core Immortal in charge.


    It was also carrying three or four Qingyun Sect Foundation Establishment Cultivators, along with over twenty Foundation Establishment passengers.


    If the Qingyun Sect needed help, he thought everyone would be willing to lend a hand.


    "Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    The Qingyun Sect¡¯s Chiyun True Immortal, holding a red banner.


    With a wave of the flag, immediately streams of heaven-scalding, sea-boiling red flames spread, transforming into fire dragons that intercepted the black divine rainbow.


    Then with a large mana hand, she reached to send the True Disciple soaring onto the Spiritual Vessel.


    "Back off!¡±


    The figure within the black divine rainbow was a black-robed man whose face was concealed.


    Enraged by the sight of the fire dragons, he wielded his Black Great Axe and swung it forth mightily.


    Countless dark runes surfaced, accompanied by a terrifying aura that pierced through heaven and earth, eradicating the fire dragons and bursting with formidable power.

 Chapter 239: The Battle of False Cores, Chu Qingyi! (2)

    Even with the talisman formation¡¯s spiritual light wrapping around the spiritual vessel, the terrifying presence of the strike still caused everyone on the deck to feel their blood churn and their hearts tremble with fear."So this is the power of a False Core Immortal, truly terrifying.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon witnessing the battle between two False Core Immortals, felt a surge of awe, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled.


    It was his first time seeing a False Core Immortal make a move.


    He suddenly had a rough understanding of the level of strength at this tier.


    He knew that if he faced a False Core Immortal now, he would be no match at all.


    "If I encounter a False Core Immortal, I must seize the initiative and form a talisman formation with over a hundred Second Rank Spirit Talismans to stand any chance of blasting them to death,¡± he thought to himself as he watched the two False Core Immortals clashing in the distance.


    He knew that to slay a False Core Immortal, he had to rely on the Talisman Refinement Formation.


    He had over two hundred Second Rank Talismans on him.


    Once he made a move and formed the Talisman Formation, not even a False Core Immortal could withstand it.


    However, finding the opportunity to blast one to death within the formation would be no easy feat.


    After all, anyone capable of becoming a False Core Immortal was no fool and had many tricks up their sleeve.


    The moment they sensed danger or something amiss, they could quickly escape.


    "I heard that the mana of a False Core Immortal is only sixty to seventy percent that of a Nascent Soul Immortal.¡±


    "Therefore, if I encounter a Nascent Soul Immortal, I must flee at the first opportunity.¡±


    By assessing the strength of the False Core Immortals before him, Lu Changsheng had a rough estimate of the power of a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    He knew he might stand a chance in a battle against a False Core Immortal.


    But against a Nascent Soul Immortal, there was hardly any hope; the only option would be to find a way to escape.


    "Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    The ongoing battle between the two False Core Immortals was immensely powerful, causing the sea of clouds to churn tumultuously.


    And at that moment, the true inheritor of the Qingyun Sect was sent onto the spiritual vessel by Chiyun True Immortal with great magical power and caught by a Qingyun Sect disciple.


    "It¡¯s her, the Qingyun Sect¡¯s Fairy Qing Yi!¡±


    "Fairy Qing Yi? Caiyun True Immortal¡¯s disciple, Chu Qingyi!¡±


    People on the deck recognized the identity of this true inheritor of the Qingyun Sect.


    "Caiyun True Immortal¡¯s disciple, Chu Qingyi, Xi Yue¡¯s senior sister?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised to hear this.


    He knew that Xiao Xiyue¡¯s master was Caiyun True Immortal of the Qingyun Sect.


    But he wasn¡¯t clear about Xiao Xiyue¡¯s other fellow disciples.


    He didn¡¯t expect that this Qingyun Sect true inheritor being pursued was actually Xiao Xiyue¡¯s senior sister.


    Lu Changsheng looked towards Fairy Qing Yi.


    She appeared to be in her mid-twenties, her beauty refined and exquisite, possessing both the softness and the heroic air of a woman.


    Dressed in a tight white martial suit, her curvaceous figure was on full display.


    But at that moment, her aura was in disarray and weak, her white clothes were tattered and covered in dreadful bloodstains, fresh blood oozing from her dark wounds.


    The exquisite beauty of her face was enveloped by strands of gray qi, causing her to keep her beautiful eyes tightly shut and show an expression of pain.


    "Senior Sister Qing Yi.¡±


    The Qingyun Sect disciple beside her immediately took out some Elixir Medicines and fed them to Chu Qingyi.


    "Yin zombies, this person is a Demon Cultivator!¡±


    "These three Yin zombies, all seem like Second Rank peak Copper Corpses!¡±


    At that moment, someone exclaimed aloud as they looked at the two False Core Immortals in combat.


    In the sea of clouds ahead, after clashing with Chiyun True Immortal for a while, the black-robed False Core initiated an incantation, causing three coffins to fly out.


    Three corpses emerged, their bodies pitch-black and muscular, as if cast from bronze, emanating a dense yin energy.


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    The three zombies let out beast-like roars, fearlessly charging at Chiyun True Immortal.


    Chiyun True Immortal¡¯s hands were waving a red banner that rippled in the wind, surrounded by flames, and he took out several talismans from his chest, turning them into golden thunderbolts that thundered towards the three zombies.


    Zombies, mostly of the yin and cold kind, fear the yang fire and thunder.


    Facing the intense flames and golden thunderbolts, the three zombies immediately howled, their dark bodies simultaneously beginning to bubble as if they had been plunged into boiling oil, and numerous white spots appeared.


    "Ch!¡±


    Seeing this, the black-robed False Core quickly formed an incantation and summoned a black bowl. Different malevolent qi flew out of it and entered the three zombies.


    It allowed the three zombies to recover at a visible speed, causing both Chiyun True Immortal and Lu Changsheng and others to twitch.


    "What kind of zombies are these that possess such terrifying physiques and aren¡¯t afraid of yang fire or thunder!¡±


    Chiyun True Immortal felt uneasy, sensing something was wrong.


    "Kill!¡±


    The black-robed False Core let out a cold snort, wielding the Black Great Axe and repeatedly attacking Chiyun True Immortal, coordinating with the onslaught of the three zombies, forcing Chiyun True Immortal to fall back step by step, struggling to defend himself.


    "Not good!¡±


    Everyone on the deck witnessed this scene and showed worried expressions.


    If Chiyun True Immortal were to be defeated, they themselves might also be in danger.


    "Xuanfeng, prepare the Qingyun Cannon!¡±


    At that moment, Chiyun True Immortal also gave up his offensive, switched to defence, conjured a Phoenix Cover over himself, and shouted loudly.


    "Yes!¡±


    On the third floor of the spiritual vessel, a Qingyun Sect Foundation Establishment disciple immediately responded.


    After a short while, on the spiritual vessel, a powerful energy surged.


    Several cannon emplacements on the vessel glowed with spiritual light, transforming into ancient ferocious beasts, slowly opening their massive mouths, preparing for a terrifying assault.


    Standing on the deck, Lu Changsheng and the others felt the terrifying power being gathered by the cannons and couldn¡¯t help but feel their hearts racing.


    "Such cannons, if fired at full strength, are probably on par with a full-force strike from a Core Formation!¡± Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think to himself.


    He felt that such a spiritual vessel was incredibly formidable.


    Against a Second Rank Formation like the one in Red Leaf Valley Market, it was likely to be shattered with a single blast.


    At that moment, he became even more aware of the importance of a good formation.

 Chapter 240: The Battle of False Cores, Chu Qingyi! (3)

    "Damn it!¡±The robed False Core Immortal saw the cannons brewing on the spiritual vessel¡¯s deck, a twitch appearing at the corner of his eye, and an ominous premonition rising in his heart.


    He knew that once these cannon turrets locked onto him, a single strike would reduce him to ashes.


    "Fire Dragon Pillar, suppress!¡±


    At that moment, Chiyun True Immortal summoned a column as tall as a man and as thick as a barrel, adorned with a lifelike carving of a fire dragon.


    The carving of the fire dragon burst forth, transforming into a chain of fire dragons that roared towards the robed False Core Immortal, seeking to bind him and allow the cannons to turn him to dust.


    "This little girl has been poisoned by my Heavenly Yin Corpse Poison; now that the poison has reached her heart, I reckon she won¡¯t last much longer.¡±


    The robed False Core Immortal glanced at the offensive before him and then at the spiritual vessel, his expression unwilling as he cleaved with his great axe, recalled the three zombies, and turned into a divine rainbow to make a quick retreat.


    "Whew!¡±


    Chiyun True Immortal watched the enemy retreat, releasing a sigh of relief.


    If the two of them continued to fight, with the opponent wielding three Foundation Establishment peak zombies, she truly would not stand a chance.


    As for the attack from the spiritual vessel¡¯s cannons¡­


    Such an attack, once launched, would implicate her if she were to restrain the enemy.


    Therefore, if it weren¡¯t for lack of alternatives, she wouldn¡¯t want to employ such a tactic that injures the enemy at the cost of severe damage to herself.


    She transformed into a divine rainbow and swiftly returned to the deck.


    "Elder.¡±


    "We¡¯ve seen Chiyun True Immortal.¡±


    Lu Changsheng and the others immediately bowed in salute to the False Core Immortal.


    In the Cultivation World, strength dictated seniority.


    "Hmm.¡±


    Chiyun True Immortal nodded slightly and quickly checked on Chu Qingyi¡¯s condition.


    "Chiyun Elder.¡±


    At this time, Chu Qingyi also managed to open her eyes weakly and called out to Chiyun True Immortal.


    "Qingyi, my niece, what happened? Who is this demon cultivator?¡±


    Chiyun True Immortal demanded immediately.


    "Xiahou Family¡­¡±


    Chu Qingyi, surrounded by a gray aura of death, began to speak in a feeble voice.


    Before she could finish her sentence, she suddenly spat out a mouthful of black blood.


    The blood splattered on the deck with a strong corrosive effect, and she fell unconscious once more.


    "Xiahou Family.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Chiyun True Immortal¡¯s expression darkened.


    Seeing Chu Qingyi fall unconscious, she knew the situation was very dire.


    She immediately disappeared from the deck with Chu Qingyi.


    "Xiahou Family? Could it be the Blackwater Xiahou Family?¡±


    "Hiss, I remember Blackwater Pool isn¡¯t far from here, within Xiahou Family¡¯s domain.¡±


    "Could it be that the demon cultivator just now was Ancestor Xiahou?¡±


    "How could that be possible? The Xiahou Family is a major Cultivation Family with a history of hundreds of years in our Jiang Country. How could they be related to the Demonic Sects?¡±


    "If the Xiahou Family truly is part of the Demonic Sects, that would be astonishing news.¡±


    The crowd on the deck was taken aback upon hearing the name ¡°Xiahou Family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was also somewhat surprised.


    He naturally knew of the Blackwater Xiahou Family.


    A Cultivation family with a seated False Core Immortal, considered a top-tier Cultivation family within Jiang Country Cultivation Realm and under Qingyun Sect¡¯s jurisdiction.


    But now, the Xiahou Family was suspected of being affiliated with the Demonic Sects.


    You see, Jiang Country Cultivation Realm belongs to the righteous factions.


    As for the Demonic Path, if not eradicated completely, its existence is certainly not permitted in public view. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Any Demonic Path Cultivator or force that emerges in public would be dealt with by the major Immortal Sects.


    Now, a great Cultivation Family with a history of hundreds of years and a False Core Immortal at its core being associated with the Demonic Sects was indeed shocking.


    "If that¡¯s the case, it would explain why they dared to pursue the true heirs of Qingyun Sect.¡±


    "Yes, Blackwater Pool, where the Xiahou Family resides, also falls under Qingyun Sect¡¯s jurisdiction.¡±


    "If this turns out to be confirmed as a Demonic Sect, it won¡¯t be long before Qingyun Sect dispatches Nascent Soul Immortals and amasses an army to eradicate the Blackwater Xiahou Family.¡±


    Everyone was alarmed by this revelation and engaged in a heated discussion.


    "Fellow Daoists, please keep today¡¯s news confidential and do not disseminate it.¡±


    At this moment, the spiritual vessel turned around and headed at full speed toward Qingyun Sect.


    A Qingyun Sect disciple came to the deck and spoke to the crowd.


    "Rest assured, fellow Daoist, the matters of today will certainly not be divulged by me, Xu.¡±


    Upon hearing this, someone immediately swore a Heart Demon Oath as a vow of silence regarding the events.


    Seeing this, others followed suit, each swearing a Heart Demon Oath, and Lu Changsheng did the same.


    After all, one had to give face to Qingyun Sect.


    As the situation settled and the spiritual vessel resumed its voyage, Lu Changsheng returned from the deck to his cabin.


    "Among us, is there a physician proficient in healing and detoxification?¡±


    Not long after, a deep and aged voice reverberated throughout the spiritual vessel.


    It was the voice of Chiyun True Immortal.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately guessed that Fairy Qing Yi required urgent medical treatment.


    From his brief observation earlier, he had noticed the dying aura enveloping Fairy Qing Yi, indicating not just severe injury, but also that she was afflicted with some poison.


    However, he hadn¡¯t expected the poison to be so severe that even Chiyun True Immortal, a False Core Immortal, was at a loss.


    She now sought a physician or a healer aboard the spiritual vessel.


    "I wonder if there¡¯s a physician on this spiritual vessel.¡±


    "If not, I¡¯m afraid by the time we rush back to Qingyun Sect, Fairy Qing Yi will have succumbed to her fate.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Although he had many methods at his disposal,


    He wasn¡¯t adept at healing or treatment and couldn¡¯t offer much help.

 Chapter 241: It seems that this Mr. Han is a true gentleman!

    Blackwater Pool, Xiahou Family.A divine rainbow descended, revealing a middle-aged man clad in a black brocade robe.


    "Ancestor.¡±


    The Xiahou clansmen at the entrance bowed respectfully upon seeing their ancestor return.


    "Hmm¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo nodded indifferently and entered the Family estate.


    "Ancestor, we have just finished the investigation. This woman entered the back mountain of our clan through Xiahou Xuan.¡±


    At this moment, the Xiahou Family Head turned to address their ancestor.


    "Xiahou Xuan?¡±


    "For such a grave mistake, death cannot absolve him of his guilt. Cast him into the Blackwater Pool and refine him into a Yin corpse.¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo paused mid-step, then spoke indifferently.


    "Yes.¡±


    The Family Head nodded in response.


    Xiahou Xuan might be an elite member of the Family,


    But for such a serious error, he naturally could not be forgiven.


    Moreover, the corpses of the Xiahou Family¡¯s descendants were all refined into Yin corpses upon death, transforming into the foundation of the Family.


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    "That girl was rescued by someone from Qingyun Sect, but she was afflicted with my Heavenly Yin Corpse Poison, and the poison reached her heart immediately. She cannot live much longer.¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo spoke in a serious tone as he took a seat in the Family¡¯s grand hall.


    "Rescued by Qingyun Sect?¡±


    Just as he finished speaking, a voice devoid of any warmth or emotional fluctuation sounded.


    And then,


    A bronze coffin burst forth from the depths of the Xiahou estate and landed in the middle of the grand hall.


    Within the coffin was a stiff-faced old man with no beard under his chin and ashen-grey skin with dark red eyes.


    "Ancestor.¡±


    "Ancestor.¡±


    Upon seeing the coffin¡¯s occupant, both Xiahou Wuwo and the Family Head respectfully bowed.


    "Replying to the ancestor, I was just about to kill that girl when a Qingyun Sect Spiritual Vessel arrived and rescued her.¡±


    "However, she has already been struck in the heart by corpse poison and surely cannot live long.¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo explained.


    "This girl¡¯s appearance in our Xiahou Family suggests that Qingyun Sect has long suspected our family of dealing with the Demon Path.¡±


    "Now that she has encountered trouble within our Blackwater Pool territory, our Xiahou Family cannot be separated from this affair, whether she dies or not.¡±


    Xiahou Jie spoke in a chilling and uncanny voice.


    After speaking, he turned to the Family Head and commanded, ¡°Wu Xu, now discreetly send some of the direct descendants out of Jiang Country and into Yue Country and Jin Kingdom.¡±


    "Yes, ancestor.¡±


    The Family Head immediately answered.


    "Ancestor, is this really necessary?¡±


    "The Sect Master and the Five Poisons Cult Leader will soon challenge Li Duanxuan.¡±


    "As long as Li Duanxuan is defeated, once the Jin Kingdom¡¯s army invades Jiang Country, with our internal support and their external assault, our Xiahou Family can achieve great things.¡±


    "At that time, the Sect Master might even bestow the subsequent Cultivation Techniques and the method to create elixirs, helping you advance even further, ancestor!¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo spoke up.


    "The subsequent Cultivation Techniques, another step further.¡±


    Xiahou Jie¡¯s ashen and uncanny face gave a cold sneer that was frightful to behold.


    His descendants were not aware of the inner workings of the Heavenly Corpse Sect, he had come out from the Heavenly Corpse Sect, not knowing what was happening within his own sect.


    He spoke with a cold and authoritative voice, ¡°Li Duanxuan has dominated Jiang Country for five hundred years, and upon breaking through to Nascent Soul True Lord, he slew a Fourth Rank Demon King.¡±


    "Now his strength is unfathomable. It would not be easy for the Sect Master of the Heavenly Corpse Sect and the Five Poisons Cult Leader to repel this killer star.¡±


    "Even if the Heavenly Corpse Sect Master and the Five Poisons Cult Leader could drive Li Duanxuan back, an invasion by Jin Kingdom would take years, if not decades.¡±


    "If Qingyun Sect¡¯s army presses upon us before that, how can our Xiahou Family hold out until that day arrives?¡±


    Xiahou Jie¡¯s voice was chilling as he spoke.


    "Ancestor, since it¡¯s like this, why don¡¯t we abandon Blackwater Pool outright?¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo, with a grave expression, said to his ancestor.


    "Abandon Blackwater Pool.¡±


    Xiahou Jie¡¯s ashen face was as rigid as metal, with dark evil Qi flowing from his nostrils and mouth, like tiny snakes.


    "Once we abandon Blackwater Pool, where can our Xiahou Family go?¡±


    "Once it is confirmed that we¡¯ve colluded with the Demon Path, leaving Jiang Country would be a wild and foolish dream.¡±


    "By that time, the Heavenly Corpse Sect in Jin Kingdom would also view us as traitors, leaving no place for our Xiahou Family.¡±


    "Furthermore, I have transformed myself into ¡®The Dark Demon Corpse¡¯, and now my life force and mana are connected to the veins of Blackwater Pool, making it impossible for me to leave this place.¡±


    Xiahou Jie¡¯s voice was icy, with surging evil Qi all around him.


    He saw Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s troubled expression and said, with an unfluctuating voice, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t be easy for Qingyun Sect to destroy our Xiahou Family here at Blackwater Pool. They would need to pay a heavy price.¡±


    "As long as we hold out until the Heavenly Corpse Sect and the Five Poisons Cult drive back Li Duanxuan, the crises facing our Xiahou Family will also be resolved.¡±


    "Now that Qingyun Sect has discovered our relations with the Heavenly Corpse Sect, there is no need to hide any longer. Convert the Family¡¯s Great Formation into the Ten Thousand Corpses Mysterious Yin Formation!¡±


    Xiahou Jie continued.


    "Yes, ancestor.¡±


    Both of them nodded in response.


    Knowing that their ancestor was sending the direct bloodline out of Jiang Country as a precaution.


    And now that things had come to this point, the Xiahou Family had no other choice.


    ¡­


    On the third floor of the Spiritual Vessel, in a luxurious guest room.


    "True Immortal, the poison within Fairy Qing Yi is extremely domineering. It has already invaded her heart meridians. I am powerless to help.¡±


    A woman in green garments cautiously reported after examining Chu Qingyi¡¯s condition on the bed.


    "Hmm, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡±


    Chiyun True Immortal¡¯s face showed a trace of disappointment.


    She also knew that the poison in Chu Qingyi¡¯s body was extremely tough and difficult to handle.


    Otherwise, as a False Core Immortal, she wouldn¡¯t need to seek help on a Spiritual Vessel, asking others to save Chu Qingyi.


    This was a situation with no other solution.


    Looking at Chu Qingyi, lying there with chaotic and weak breaths.

 Chapter 243: It seems that this Mr. Han is a true gentleman! (3)

    ¡°`¡°True Immortal Chiyun, although my mana can disperse the corpse poison,¡±


    ¡°once the poison has entered the heart meridians and Dantian, if I continue to expel the poison, I fear it might easily harm Fairy Qing Yi¡¯s heart meridians and Dantian.¡±


    After almost completely dispersing the poison in her forearm, Lu Changsheng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said.


    ¡°I can protect her heart meridians. Just go ahead and drive out the poison.¡±


    Upon hearing this, True Immortal Chiyun immediately responded.


    Although she could not expel the poison, she could temporarily suppress it and protect the vital signs of Chu Qingyi.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded at her words.


    Source: novgo.coHe then prepared to raise his hand to Chu Qingyi¡¯s chest to expel the poison there.


    But the next moment, his hand froze, and he looked towards True Immortal Chiyun.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright. A healer has the heart of a parent. Han, my friend, you go ahead and expel the poison without worry.¡±


    True Immortal Chiyun, understanding the implication, said solemnly.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Only then did Lu Changsheng place his hand on her chest and continued to expel the poison with the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi.


    Even though he was separated by her dress, Lu Changsheng could feel the woman¡¯s skin was soft and delicate like condensed milk, with a faint fragrance lingering.


    Yet he, a man who had been through hundreds of battles, read through a thousand scrolls.


    Although Fairy Qing Yi was captivating, she was not enough to stir any wild thoughts in him.


    ¡°Not bad, it seems this Han is indeed a gentleman.¡±


    True Immortal Chiyun watched Lu Changsheng seriously expelling poison from Chu Qingyi, nodding slightly to herself in admiration.


    She knew well the charm her niece possessed.


    Within the Qingyun Sect, there were countless disciples who adored her and longed for her affection.


    Yet this Han, facing Chu Qingyi in such intimate healing, did not show the slightest bit of lewd expression.


    ¡°Sssssss¡ª¡±


    Threads of the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi penetrated through Lu Changsheng¡¯s palm, entering the area around Chu Qingyi¡¯s heart meridians, dispersing the corpse poison.


    But this poison differed from the earlier one.


    Like a vile disease clung to the bone, spreading throughout the meridians, corroding them.


    Even the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi found it difficult to erase easily.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    After a while, Lu Changsheng withdrew his hand, exhaling deeply.


    With the Profound Origin Bead, the consumption of his mana was naturally not that great.


    But as a False Core Immortal was present, he also did not want to show too much of his power, easily driving out the corpse poison.


    ¡°True Immortal, my mana is also unable to completely eradicate this corpse poison; I can only remove the surface poison,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to True Immortal Chiyun.


    He was not lying.


    This corpse poison most likely entered the body through several wounds, congregating here like a disease clung to the bone, and then spreading and proliferating, making it troublesome.


    Even he could not solve it in just a moment or two.


    ¡°It¡¯s already enough that you could do this.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for your efforts, my friend Han. I have an Elixir Medicine here you can take to recover your mana,¡±


    True Immortal Chiyun nodded, offering an elixir with a gentle tone.


    She did not need to completely eliminate the corpse poison.


    As long as Chu Qingyi¡¯s life force remained and she lived to return to the Qingyun Sect, that would suffice.


    Within the Qingyun Sect were Third Rank healers, pharmacists, and Spirit Pills, naturally confident in reviving Chu Qingyi.


    ¡°Thank you, True Immortal.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, recognizing the Elixir Medicine as a Second-tier Top Level Energy Restoring Elixir.


    He immediately consumed it and quickly began to recover his mana.


    After sitting in meditation for half an hour, he continued to expel poison from Chu Qingyi.


    ¡°Woof¡­¡±


    At this time, Chu Qingyi moaned on the bed, her pale and weak face blushed slightly as a mouthful of black blood spewed out.


    ¡°Am¡­ am I still alive?¡±


    Chu Qingyi¡¯s long, dense eyelashes trembled lightly, and she slowly opened her beautiful eyes.


    She felt that after falling unconscious, she had plunged into an endless abyss of darkness.


    During that time, she could feel waves of force trying to pull her out of the abyss.


    But all to no avail.


    Her consciousness was gradually fading.


    Finally, it was the powerful and domineering Sword Qi moving within her body that cleaved through the darkness of the abyss and gradually woke her consciousness.


    ¡°Fairy Qing Yi, you¡¯ve awakened.¡±


    True Immortal Chiyun saw Chu Qingyi waking up and immediately showed a joyous expression.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng also withdrew his hand from her chest, sighing lightly.


    At that moment, Chu Qingyi became aware of the presence of a man with his hand on her chest.


    A touch of blush immediately appeared on her pale face.


    ¡°Fairy Qing Yi, this Han has effective mana for expelling the poison, which is why he took such actions,¡±


    True Immortal Chiyun spoke out to explain.


    She was aware that her niece was pure and proud, typically keeping away from men.


    Now, she found herself intimately close to a man, which naturally could be discomforting.


    ¡°Thank you, Daoist Han¡­¡±


    Chu Qingyi nodded slightly.


    She was not an unreasonable person.


    She knew that such intimate contact was part of her treatment.


    Had it not been for him, she might not have lived much longer.


    But before she could finish speaking, another mouthful of black blood burst forth.


    ¡°Daoist Han.¡±


    True Immortal Chiyun looked toward Lu Changsheng, signaling him to continue the poison expulsion.


    ¡°Fairy Qing Yi, pardon me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng lifted his palm and spoke to Chu Qingyi.


    Chu Qingyi, with a voice as soft as a mosquito¡¯s murmur, gave a soft ¡®Mmm¡¯ and closed her eyes, lying quietly on the bed.


    Her long, dense eyelashes fluttered like two small fans, constantly moving.


    Clearly, she was extremely tense.


    The next moment, she distinctly felt a warm hand land on her chest, causing her whole body to tense, her hands clenched into fists. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Her feet arched tightly inside her white jade boots, and all ten delicate toes were bunched together.


    Then.


    Silken strands of sharp and domineering Sword Qi entered her body, dispersing the corpse poison around her heart meridians.

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    Chu Qingyi¡¯s figure was exquisite, lying flat on the bed.Her pale face flushed slightly, her slender body tensed up, her narrow phoenix eyes tightly closed.


    Her thick, long eyelashes and tightly pursed lips trembled lightly and incessantly.


    She had been in a coma before, unconscious.


    She hadn¡¯t felt anything when Lu Changsheng expelled the poison from her using the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi.


    But now that she has woken up, she was fully conscious.


    She could clearly feel a warm, large hand pressing against her chest, making her feel awkward and quite uncomfortable.


    But at the same time.


    The domineering sword qi that slowly poured into her body from this palm brought her an indescribable comfort.


    Source: novgo.coIt was as if she was in the icy snow, with a gentle warm breeze brushing against her.


    She felt as though she was bathing in the warm sun.


    As the sword qi traveled through her body, dispelling the elixir toxicity, she felt like she was soaking in a hot spring, her whole body warm and cozy, extremely comfortable.


    Even her mana was being subtly drawn by this sword qi¡­


    ¡°What is happening?¡±


    Chu Qingyi¡¯s phoenix eyes remained tightly shut, unsure of what was going on.


    The other¡¯s sword qi, why did it have such a strange attraction towards her?


    ¡°Is it because of the sword¡­¡±


    Chu Qingyi murmured to herself.


    Since she could remember, she had been with the Qingyun Sect, adopted by Yun Wanshang.


    She had always been a loner, not talkative, and uninterested in most things.


    However, one day after seeing Yun Wanshang¡¯s sword, she became curious, feeling an inexplicable closeness.


    Yun Wanshang told her she had a ¡°Sword Heart.¡±


    After cultivating, she became a sword cultivator.


    Indeed, it turned out she was exceptionally gifted in the Sword Dao.


    With Sword Heart Clarity, her heart devoted to the sword.


    She not only mastered one of Qingyun Sect¡¯s cornerstone Cultivation Techniques, the ¡°Qingyun Sword Technique,¡± but also soared ahead of others on the path of the sword.


    At this moment, she faintly sensed that this inexplicable attraction was coming from the sword qi of the man in front of her.


    This sword qi, just like when she had seen her master Yun Wanshang¡¯s sword, had a strange allure to her, making her feel a kinship.


    It made her want to discuss and exchange views on the Sword Dao with him.


    ¡°Whew!¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng felt that he had almost finished expelling the poison from Chu Qingyi¡¯s heart veins and retracted his hand from her soft and smooth chest, exhaling a long breath.


    ¡°Hmm~¡±


    The moment his hand left, Chu Qingyi, who was quietly experiencing the mysteries of the sword qi, couldn¡¯t help but let out a soft moan.


    Her soft and weak body, after having most of the poison expelled, felt a wave of soreness and swelling.


    Her tensed feet within her jade boots slowly relaxed, and her cool voice carried a hint of coquettish charm.


    This moan immediately made Chu Qingyi¡¯s pale cheeks blush, her beautiful eyes cast down, somewhat embarrassed to look at Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng seemed not to notice her enticing moan.


    He said to Chiyun True Immortal with a serious face, ¡°True Immortal, I have done my best to remove the poison from Fairy Qingyi¡¯s heart veins. As for the remaining poison, I lack the capability to completely eradicate it.¡±


    He was telling the truth.


    To remove the deep-seated residual poison, he would have to use the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp.


    Only by continuously burning the poison with the Heart Lamp¡¯s flame could he gradually refine it.


    However, it was clear he didn¡¯t need to go to such lengths.


    And he didn¡¯t want to show off too much.


    ¡°You have worked hard, young friend Han,¡± Chiyun True Immortal said.


    ¡°Please rest and recover now, then continue to treat my disciple niece Qingyi¡¯s Dantian poison. Afterwards, our Qingyun Sect will definitely reward you handsomely, owing you a favor,¡± she continued.


    Chiyun True Immortal had been monitoring Chu Qingyi¡¯s heart veins and vital signs throughout.


    She knew that Chu Qingyi¡¯s heart vein poison had been mostly resolved.


    Enough to last until they reached Qingyun Sect.


    However, the poison had invaded not only her heart veins but also her Qi Ocean Core.


    If not treated promptly, it could damage her Dao Foundation.


    Once the Dao Foundation is compromised, even Core Formation could be affected, which would be very serious.


    As she spoke, she took out a bottle of Elixir Medicines and passed it to Lu Changsheng to help him recover his mana.


    ¡°Yes, after I recover my mana,¡± Lu Changsheng replied as he accepted the elixirs and bowed slightly. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Many thanks, friend Han,¡± Chu Qingyi also calmed her emotions, her face a bit flushed, and quietly thanked Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Fairy Qingyi need not be polite.¡±


    ¡°As it happens, I am good friends with Fairy Xi Yue, and it is thanks to Fairy Xi Yue that I was able to board your sect¡¯s Spiritual Vessel,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    He had boarded the Spiritual Vessel using the ticket given to him by Xiao Xiyue.


    The Qingyun Sect had record of this information.


    If the Qingyun Sect were to investigate his information, they would find out that he was acquainted with Xiao Xiyue.


    Therefore, he openly disclosed his acquaintance with Xiao Xiyue.


    It was also a way to show a degree of closeness to the Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°Friend Han is actually a good friend of my junior sister,¡± Chu Qingyi exclaimed with a bit of surprise when she heard this.


    Although she was often on missions away from the sect and didn¡¯t spend much time with her junior sister Xiao Xiyue, she knew that her junior sister, due to cultivating the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique, was like the Nine Heavens Bright Moon, undisturbed by emotions and external distractions.


    Aside from cultivating, she showed no interest in anything else.


    Let alone socializing with others.


    Unexpectedly, this friend Han before her had become good friends with her own junior sister.


    But thinking of the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi that Lu Changsheng used to expel her poison, she felt somewhat relieved in her heart.


    She thought it was natural for someone like him to become friends with her junior sister.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect young friend Han to be good friends with Xiao,¡± Chiyun True Immortal commented with slight astonishment.


    Then, a smile appeared on her face.


    With Lu Changsheng¡¯s mention, now that they had this connection, she regarded Lu Changsheng with added friendliness.


    ¡°I happened to encounter Xi Yue Fairy during her training, so I was fortunate to get to know her,¡± Lu Changsheng added.

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    Lu Changsheng said politely.Upon hearing this, the two did not ask any further questions.


    Anyone able to board this Spiritual Vessel generally had some relationship with the Qingyun Sect.


    Either they were forces in cooperation with Qingyun Sect.


    Or they were forces under its jurisdiction.


    Or they had relationships with disciples of Qingyun Sect.


    Lu Changsheng swallowed the Elixir Medicines and sat in meditation to recover his mana.


    This Spirit Pill was a Second-tier Top Level Elixir.


    In about half an hour, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mana had mostly recuperated.


    Source: novgo.co¡°Qing Yi Fairy,¡±


    he said, turning his gaze to Chu Qingyi on the bed, who possessed a slender willowy waist and straight, long legs, her curves exquisite, with an air of heroic grace.


    ¡°Thank you for your trouble, Han,¡±


    Chu Qingyi¡¯s eyelashes fluttered slightly as she said softly, then closed her beautiful eyes.


    Lu Changsheng extended his hand and placed it on her soft and flat lower abdomen.


    Doing so allowed the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi to better penetrate into her Dantian, dispelling the poison inside.


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    As soon as the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi surged into her Dantian, Chu Qingyi¡¯s body tensed up and she couldn¡¯t help but let out a soft moan.


    If previously, the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi traveled through her body, dispelling the corpse poison in her vital channels and giving her the warm and comfortable feeling of soaking in a hot spring,


    this time, as the Sword Qi entered her Dantian, it seemed to resonate mysteriously with her own mana and Dao Foundation.


    Deep down, she felt an inexplicable closeness to Lu Changsheng, who was currently before her.


    ¡°Relax a bit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Chu Qingyi before him, his expression also showing a hint of confusion.


    Chu Qingyi was clearly poisoned with corpse poison.


    Why was her complexion flushed and she kept letting out involuntary delicate moans?


    Could it be that the corpse poison also contained elements of some seductive poison?


    ¡°It¡¯s a good thing she met me, Lu,¡±


    ¡°With anyone else, keeping a calm mind to expel the poison would be difficult,¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused to himself.


    However, even with his vast experience, he had to admit that the Chu Qingyi before him was captivating.


    Her exquisite beauty and elegant figure surpassed countless other women.


    Even now, ashen and weak, devoid of color in her face, she still possessed a rare and refreshing heroic spirit among female cultivators. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Moreover, this woman was a True Disciple of Qingyun Sect, endowed with exceptional talent.


    If he could marry her and have children, the children would certainly inherit excellent talents.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand rested on the fairy¡¯s smooth and flat lower abdomen, as strands of Seven Luminaries Sword Qi slowly flowed into Chu Qingyi¡¯s Qi Ocean Core, dispelling the corpse poison.


    At this moment, he discovered that when his Seven Luminaries Sword Qi entered deep into Chu Qingyi¡¯s Qi Ocean Core, it resonated somewhat with her mana and Dao Foundation.


    This sensation was very peculiar.


    He had never encountered it before.


    ¡°Is it because this Qing Yi Fairy is also a sword cultivator?¡±


    Lu Changsheng wondered in surprise.


    Such a situation was exceedingly rare.


    Usually, such resonance occurred when the Cultivation Techniques practiced by individuals had some similar characteristics.


    However, this resonance merely allowed his Seven Luminaries Sword Qi to expel toxins from Chu Qingyi¡¯s Dantian more smoothly, like a fish taking to water.


    It had no other effects.


    If anything, the two could perhaps sit down, discuss sword techniques, and exchange their Cultivation experiences and insights, which might lead to some inspiration and assistance.


    But Lu Changsheng¡¯s Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, inherited through the system, was already very familiar to him, naturally leaving nothing to discuss.


    ¡°It seems young friend Han¡¯s Cultivation Technique is no ordinary technique, to be able to resonate with our Qingyun Sect¡¯s ¡®Qingyun Sword Technique¡¯, showing a degree of commonality,¡±


    Chiyun True Immortal, who had been using mana to maintain Chu Qingyi¡¯s vitality, also faintly sensed the unusual resonance and couldn¡¯t help being surprised.


    Their Qingyun Sect¡¯s sect-protecting ¡®Green Sword Art¡¯ was a Peripheral Sect Level Technique.


    If Lu Changsheng¡¯s Cultivation Technique could resonate with their sword scripture, it indicated his technique was anything but common.


    At the very least, it was a Peripheral Sect Level Technique.


    For a Loose Cultivator to cultivate such a heritage technique suggested he was not simple and had possessed extraordinary fate to obtain such an opportunity and inheritance.


    ¡°Indeed, if he were an ordinary Loose Cultivator, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to associate and become acquainted with a heavenly genius like my junior martial niece Xi Yue.¡±


    Chiyun True Immortal cast a glance at Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Alright then,¡±


    After quite some time, having dispelled most of the corpse poison in Chu Qingyi¡¯s Qi Ocean Core, Lu Changsheng withdrew his hand and said with a cupped fist salute.


    ¡°Thank you, Han,¡±


    Chu Qingyi forcibly endured the tension in her delicate body, managing not to emit another embarrassing moan.


    Possibly due to the sustained suppression of her voice, her voice, usually clear and cold, now carried a slightly husky and magnetic quality.


    ¡°Fairy Qing Yi is too polite,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a slight bow,


    thinking to himself that her attempts to suppress herself revealed a rather charming demeanor.


    ¡°Young friend Han, you¡¯ve taken a lot of trouble this time,¡±


    ¡°Here is a High Rank Second Grade Breakthrough Elixir, which should be helpful for someone in the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage aiming for the Foundation Establishment Late Stage. Please accept it,¡±


    ¡°For this deed, our Qingyun Sect also owes you a favor. If there is anything in the future, young friend can carry this token and come to our Qingyun Sect,¡±


    At this moment, Chiyun True Immortal took out a porcelain bottle and a token, speaking forth.


    On one hand, this was to thank Lu Changsheng for saving Chu Qingyi,


    on the other hand, it was also their Qingyun Sect¡¯s willingness to be acquainted with a talented Loose Cultivator like Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Such a generous gift, I truly feel undeserving,¡±


    Lu Changsheng appreciated the Elixir, thinking that as expected, a big Sect like theirs was very generous;


    A High Grade First Rank Breakthrough Elixir for advancing from the Energy Refinement Middle Stage to the Energy Refinement Late Stage cost 1,200 Spirit Stones.


    But a High Rank Second Grade Breakthrough Elixir, valuable for pushing from the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, was worth more than ten times as much.


    Valued at over 20,000 Spirit Stones,


    and moreover, such Elixir Medicines were extremely scarce.


    Classified as priceless commodities,


    often there was no way to acquire them, even with money and without the right channels.


    Presumably, Chiyun True Immortal noticed that he was at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, which is why she offered such a valuable Elixir as compensation.

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    ¡°As long as Han is not displeased,¡±Chiyun True Immortal said with a smile.


    Under the circumstances of owing a favor to someone in the Qingyun Sect, a generous gift in return is actually quite meaningful.


    But Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue are good friends, and considering the recent poison removal process, her impression of Lu Changsheng was quite favorable, and she felt a degree of fondness towards him.


    Therefore, she was also willing to be more generous and reciprocate the good deed.


    ¡°Many thanks, True Immortal!¡±


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, Han will take his leave and rest,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    Since Chu Qingyi¡¯s corpse poison had been largely eliminated, it was not appropriate for him to linger any longer.


    Source: novgo.coAnd also, the poison removal process had been quite draining on the mental spirit.


    One had to be fully focused to prevent the Sword Qi from injuring Chu Qingyi.


    ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard, young friend,¡±


    Chiyun True Immortal nodded.


    He then turned to a Qingyun Sect Foundation Establishment disciple outside and said, ¡°Xuanfeng, arrange a luxurious guest room for Han.¡±


    ¡°Yes, elder,¡±


    the disciple called Xuanfeng from the Qingyun Sect immediately responded upon hearing this.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng in the room for so long, he knew that Lu Changsheng must have had some effect on Chu Qingyi¡¯s poison.


    He was a few degrees more courteous towards Lu Changsheng, gesturing with an inviting hand, ¡°Han Daoist friend, please.¡±


    Then, he led Lu Changsheng to a luxurious guest room.


    This luxurious guest room was only about thirty square meters.


    But compared to ordinary guest rooms, this room was abundant in Spiritual Energy.


    It seemed that the Spiritual Energy that maintained the operation of the Spiritual Vessel was also channeled into this room on the third floor, allowing one to meditate and cultivate.


    Unlike in ordinary guest rooms, where the Spiritual Energy was sparse.


    If you wanted to meditate and cultivate, to recover mana, you could only rely on Elixir Medicines, Spirit Stones, Spiritual Wine, Spiritual Tea, and other means.


    ¡°I wonder how significant this so-called favor is, and whether it¡¯s possible to get a qualification to purchase a spirit land from the Qingyun Sect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t pay much attention to the surroundings, taking out the Jade Token that Chiyun True Immortal had given him from his Storage Bag.


    Regarding the favor owed to the Qingyun Sect, the first thing that came to mind was to acquire the qualification to purchase spirit land through the Qingyun Sect.


    In other aspects, he didn¡¯t really need to trouble the Qingyun Sect for the time being.


    ¡°Later, I¡¯ll ask Xi Yue about the weight of this favor,¡±


    thought Lu Changsheng, holding the Jade Token and pondering.


    He planned to ask Xiao Xiyue what the Jade Token represented and how the Qingyun Sect might reciprocate.


    In that way, he could maximize the benefits of the favor.


    ¡°Speaking of which, I hope this Spiritual Vessel won¡¯t need to return to the Qingyun Sect first before heading to Jiuxiao Immortal City,¡±


    Lu Changsheng put away the Jade Token and looked out at the sea of clouds outside the window.


    If they return to the Qingyun Sect and then head to Jiuxiao Immortal City, it might cause a delay of a month or two.


    However, five days later, the Spiritual Vessel slowly came to a halt. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng saw a man and a woman come aboard the Spiritual Vessel.


    ¡°Are these people from the Qingyun Sect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng guessed.


    The cultivation levels of these two people, one was at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, while the other was beyond his perception.


    Either they had some treasure to conceal their mana, or their strength surpassed Foundation Establishment.


    After a long while,


    he heard a knock at the door.


    The door opened, and Chu Qingyi was standing outside.


    ¡°Han Daoist friend,¡±


    Chu Qingyi greeted Lu Changsheng with a bow.


    Although she still appeared weak and disordered in her breathing, her complexion was much improved compared to before.


    She was dressed in an elegant palace gown and white skirt, her long black hair casually tied into a high ponytail, carrying a sky-blue Spirit Sword on her back.


    Her phoenix eyes were narrow and determined, and her whole being was like an unsheathed sharp sword.


    ¡°Qing Yi Fairy,¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Chu Qingyi before him.


    He thought to himself that her temperament was somewhat similar to Xiao Xiyue¡¯s usual demeanor, cold and aloof, making her difficult to approach.


    However, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s temperament lacked this edge and sharpness, and was more noble and pure.


    Yet this kind of female sword immortal demeanor also gave a stunning beauty to her presence.


    ¡°Han Daoist friend, I will remember your life-saving grace in my heart,¡±


    ¡°If there is anything you need in the future, you may come to the Qingyun Sect,¡±


    Chu Qingyi said to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Fairy Qing Yi is being too polite,¡±


    ¡°If there is an opportunity, Han will certainly visit the Qingyun Sect and discuss swordsmanship with Fairy Qing Yi,¡±


    Lu Changsheng responded with a smile and a bow.


    He was also willing to foster relations with such a Sect prodigy.


    After all, every interpersonal relationship could be helpful for the future development of his family.


    As for other thoughts, to say there were none would naturally be impossible.


    Such a talented female sword immortal would indeed make a great mother of one¡¯s child.


    But having the relationship with Xiao Xiyue, he did not feel it was appropriate to make a move on her senior sister.


    After all, she had a Core Formation master.


    If her master found out what he was considering, he really feared a single sword strike would end him.


    ¡°Alright,¡±


    Chu Qingyi, hearing this, showed a hint of joy in her eyes.


    She wasn¡¯t interested in most things; she was only interested in the sword.


    Previously, when Lu Changsheng helped her with the poison, she resonated with the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi, and felt an inexplicable affinity; she wanted to discuss Sword Dao with Lu Changsheng.


    But on one hand, her injuries were severe, and she was not in a condition to move around.


    On the other hand, she didn¡¯t know how to initiate the conversation.


    After all,


    she wanted to exchange cultivation experiences and insights into the Sword Dao, but others might not be willing.


    Now that Lu Changsheng had taken the initiative, she was naturally very pleased.


    After a brief farewell,


    Chu Qingyi joined the two people who had just arrived and boarded a small Spirit Boat, turning into a beam of light, and quickly flew away.


    ¡°Next, the Spiritual Vessel will officially set sail back,¡±


    ¡°Due to an affair in our Sect delaying everyone¡¯s journey, upon arrival at Jiuxiao Immortal City, we will refund thirty percent of the ticket¡¯s Spirit Stones as compensation, and we ask for everyone¡¯s understanding,¡±


    Chiyun True Immortal¡¯s voice rang out on the Spiritual Vessel.


    This served as a simple explanation for all the passengers.


    As for this form of compensation, naturally, no one had any complaints.


    Because even if Chiyun True Immortal and Qingyun Sect offered no compensation or explanation, there would be no choice but to hold one¡¯s peace.

 Chapter 247: Seated Dao Debate, Supreme Sect Decree, Annihilate the Xiahou Clan! (4)

    ¡°`¡°At last, we are setting sail.¡±


    Upon hearing this voice, Lu Changsheng exhaled deeply as he watched the spiritual vessel head back toward Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    He had thought there would be a delay of a month or two.


    But at this pace, it was only a delay of ten days to half a month.


    He considered that manageable.


    Straightaway, he took out his brush and paper and continued his work on crafting talismans.


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    Source: novgo.coA spirit boat entered Qingyun Sect.


    Upon Caiyun Peak, Yun Wanshang saw the spirit boat and immediately transformed into a rainbow streak, shooting out toward it.


    She had been in seclusion when she learned of her disciple¡¯s situation and had come out to wait for Chu Qingyi¡¯s return.


    ¡°I pay my respects to Caiyun True Immortal.¡±


    ¡°I pay my respects to Caiyun True Immortal.¡±


    The two individuals on the spirit boat quickly bowed their hands in salute upon seeing Yun Wanshang.


    ¡°You have both worked hard.¡±


    Yun Wanshang nodded.


    Since the Qingyun Sect was too far from where the giant spiritual vessel was located, she had sent the two to go in her stead.


    She then turned with concern to Chu Qingyi who looked pale and disordered, ¡°Qingyi, how are you faring?¡±


    ¡°Master, I am unharmed,¡± Chu Qingyi said, bowing her hands to her master.


    As she spoke, she reported, ¡°Master, I have fulfilled my duty without disgrace. Based on my investigation of the Xiahou Family¡¯s ancestral land, the Xiahou Family is likely an undercover agent for the Tian Corpse Sect of Jin Kingdom.¡±


    ¡°There is also a hidden Yin vein below Blackwater Pool, through which the Xiahou Family has been nurturing and refining corpses.¡±


    ¡°Furthermore, based on my speculation, there are likely more than one False Core Immortal in the Xiahou Family,¡± Chu Qingyi said, sharing the information she had gathered.


    ¡°Undercover agents of the Heavenly Corpse Sect.¡±


    ¡°As I had expected. But I never imagined that the Xiahou Family had concealed themselves so deeply,¡± Yun Wanshang said, her beautiful eyes flashing coldly.


    ¡°To think there was a Yin vein beneath Blackwater Pool. No wonder Blackwater Pool, even though originally a low-grade Second Rank spirit vein with harsh conditions, was valued by the Xiahou Family who chose to establish roots there and invested heavily in nurturing it.¡±


    A False Core Immortal nearby commented upon hearing this.


    ¡°Qingyi, let¡¯s go. We will report this matter to the Sect Leader,¡± Yun Wanshang said, her presence overwhelming as she and Chu Qingyi headed toward Qingyun Grand Hall.


    She had Chu Qingyi report the affairs of the Xiahou Family truthfully to the Qingyun Sect Leader.


    ¡°The Xiahou Family, Heavenly Corpse Sect,¡± the Sect Leader mused aloud.


    ¡°It seems the Xiahou Family is indeed one of Heavenly Corpse Sect¡¯s moles.¡±


    ¡°With the Sect Hierarch of the Heavenly Corpse Sect and the Five Poisons Cult Leader challenging Xuanjian True Monarch, seeking to invade our Jiang Country, various moles from the Heavenly Corpse Sect, Five Poisons Cult, and Yiming Ghost Sect have begun to make their moves, surfacing from the shadows,¡± said the Qingyun Sect Leader with an authoritative voice and calm dignity.


    ¡°Since the Xiahou Family is within our Qingyun Sect¡¯s territory and has now been exposed, it must be dealt with promptly.¡±


    ¡°Caiyun sister, why don¡¯t you lead the team to handle this matter?¡± the Qingyun Sect Leader suggested, looking at Yun Wanshang.


    ¡°It is possible,¡± Yun Wanshang nodded and replied.


    She then added, ¡°However, Qingyi has made great contributions in investigating the Xiahou Family this time. After this battle, it should be certain that she will receive her Coagulation Crystal Elixir.¡±


    ¡°Agreed,¡± the Sect Leader murmured thoughtfully, nodding in agreement.


    ¡­


    Outside Qingzhu Mountain.


    On that day, a Qingyun Sect disciple descended on a spirit boat.


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    The Lu Family guards immediately replied with a respectful greeting upon seeing the Qingyun Sect disciple.


    ¡°Summon the one in charge of Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    The Qingyun Sect disciple commanded, his voice authoritative.


    ¡°Please wait a moment, senior,¡± said the Lu Family guard without delay.


    He promptly sent a message, notifying the Family Head Lu Miaochang and the old ancestor Lu Yuanzhong.


    Soon, Lu Miaochang and Lu Yuanzhong rushed over in haste.


    ¡°The Supreme Sect has a decree, the Xiahou Family of Blackwater Pool has colluded with the Demon Path and injured our Qingyun disciples, and now we call upon all families to join in the attack!¡± the Qingyun Sect disciple declared, presenting a token and speaking loudly as soon as he saw Lu Yuanzhong.


    ¡°The Xiahou Family of Blackwater Pool has colluded with the Demon Path?¡± Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Miaochang were utterly shocked upon hearing this news.


    After all, the Xiahou Family was a prominent cultivation clan.


    A family overseen by False Core Immortals.


    An entity that they, the Lu Family, usually looked up to.


    But now, with Qingyun Sect declaring that the Xiahou Family had colluded with the Demon Path and summoning all families to attack, it became clear they intended to eradicate the Xiahou Family entirely.


    ¡°Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain obeys the command!¡± Lu Yuanzhong responded without hesitation, with respect in his voice.


    These families under the jurisdiction of Qingyun Sect typically only had to provide tributes on schedule, and Qingyun Sect would not interfere with their affairs.


    But once there was a command from Qingyun Sect, they had to comply unconditionally, without opposition.


    Not just Qingzhu Mountain.


    The Yu Family of Bi Lake Mountain, the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family, the Hundred Birds Lake Bai Family, the Ning Family of the Stream Mountain, the Zhao Family of White Tiger Mountain¡­ and other family powers under Qingyun Sect¡¯s jurisdiction, all received the order.


    After all, to destroy the Xiahou Family was not a matter of sending a single Nascent Soul Immortal to deal with it and annihilate the entire Xiahou Clan.


    Even a Nascent Soul Immortal could leave something unchecked.


    Furthermore, to eradicate the Xiahou Clan included also dealing with subordinate families, markets under their control, and external disciples, among other things.


    If all these tasks were to be handled by Qingyun Sect alone, it would require a significant temporary reshuffling of forces and disciples which might lead to losses.


    That¡¯s why these family powers within the region had their uses at such times.

 Chapter 248: Arriving at Jiuxiao Immortal City, Meeting Meng Xiaochan Again

    the qing zhu grand hall.the war council chamber.


    lu yuanzhong, the lu family ancestor, was discussing with all the lu family senior members and elders about the qingyun sect¡¯s campaign against the xiahou clan.


    now that the supreme sect had issued an order, their qing zhu¡¯s lu family must send people to obey the summons and participate in this war.


    for these family powers, the war, though dangerous,


    was also an opportunity.


    as long as they made military contributions, the qingyun sect would also reward them according to their achievements afterward.


    spirit stones, magic artifacts, elixir medicines, secret cultivation techniques and other rare resources that usually couldn¡¯t be purchased could all be obtained in exchange for military contributions.


    ¡°since that is the case, let¡¯s settle on this.¡±


    ¡°in three days, uncle yunhan, uncle yunfei¡­ yuan shan, yuanhua, yuan ling, miaofeng¡­ will accompany me to participate in this battle.¡±


    lu yuanzhong announced decisively.


    then, turning to lu yuanding and lu miaochang, he said, ¡°yuanding, miaochang, you both take care of the family.¡±


    ¡°although it is said that during the war, all family powers must not engage in conflicts, there¡¯s no guarantee that robber cultivators won¡¯t take the opportunity to cause trouble.¡±


    ¡°so, during this time, you must all be on alert, increase the patrol frequency of the family, and if necessary, use thunderous methods to suppress any disturbances.¡±


    lu yuanzhong commanded in a deep voice.


    ¡°yes!¡±


    ¡°as you command!¡±


    ¡°please rest assured, ancestor!¡±


    in the hall, numerous figures rose to their feet and respectfully responded to lu yuanzhong.


    ¡°miaoge, do you know where changsheng has gone, and if he can return to oversee the family?¡±


    after the discussion had ended, lu yuanzhong looked towards lu miaoge and sent a telepathic inquiry.


    as the family ancestor, he now had to lead a part of the elders, senior members, and elite forces away from home.


    this would surely lead to a considerable weakening of the lu family¡¯s internal strength.


    if lu changsheng, the second grade talisman master, were there to oversee things, it would add an extra layer of security.


    moreover, having achieved the foundation establishment and being an ancestor, he was naturally not foolish.


    through lu changsheng¡¯s various actions, his children, and his spiritual pets, he had long since realized that lu changsheng was not as simple as he appeared on the surface.


    he hid many secrets, and it was very possible that his cultivation level was much higher than just the seventh level of energy refinement.


    thus, having lu changsheng in qing zhu mountain to oversee things would make the family much more secure.


    ¡°ancestor, changsheng has gone out on a matter with a friend and estimates that it will take at least a year before he can return,¡± lu miao replied, pursing her lips lightly.


    she had not expected that just three months after lu changsheng had left, such a situation would arise.


    however, lu changsheng had not told her where he was going on this trip.


    ¡°alright.¡±


    lu yuanzhong sighed slightly upon hearing this. he knew that lu changsheng wouldn¡¯t be able to come back soon to oversee the family.


    he then said to lu miaoge, ¡°miaoge, for the time being, the affairs of the red leaf valley market will be your responsibility.¡±


    ¡°yes, ancestor.¡±


    lu miaoge nodded earnestly.


    with the second elder, lu yuanling, also accompanying lu yuanzhong on the trip,


    the responsibility for the red leaf valley market had fallen upon her.


    after pondering for a moment, lu miaoge telepathically conveyed, ¡°ancestor, changsheng has a foundation establishment friend from the qingyun sect. before he left, he said if we run into any trouble, i should seek out his friend. so please rest assured, ancestor.¡±


    not long ago, xiao xiyue had come to the red leaf valley market to see her daughter, lu wangshu.


    she had also made the acquaintance of this xi yue fairy.


    so, to reassure her own ancestor and considering that if the family really faced a great crisis or trouble, she thought of seeking help from this xi yue fairy.


    in the bottom layers of the cultivation world, having a relationship with a foundation establishment friend from the immortal sects was considered a very dependable background to rely on.


    it could act as a deterrent and solve many problems.


    ¡°a foundation establishment friend from the qingyun sect!?¡±


    ¡°very good, very good.¡±


    upon hearing this, lu yuanzhong¡¯s eyes immediately showed a hint of pleasant surprise.


    he had not expected that lu changsheng would have such a connection.


    knowing that even just a visiting foundation establishment cultivator from the immortal sects could have a certain deterrent effect when visiting qing zhu mountain.


    however, thinking back to the previous battle with the chen family, when the chen family¡¯s betraying foundation establishment female cultivator was present, lu yuanzhong suddenly became curious to ask whether lu changsheng¡¯s friend from the immortal sects was also a female cultivator.


    still, as the family ancestor, he restrained his curiosity and didn¡¯t delve into such gossip.


    ¡­


    two months later.


    ¡°we¡¯ve finally arrived.¡±


    lu changsheng stood on the deck of the spiritual vessel, overlooking the sea of clouds. s§×arch* the novel(f~)ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    he could faintly make out a towering immortal city shrouded in multicolored light below.


    as the spiritual vessel slowed down, the grandeur of jiuxiao immortal city grew larger in lu changsheng¡¯s view, so magnificent that the surrounding mountains seemed like mere hills to set it off.


    ¡°jiuxiao immortal city, so this is what an immortal city looks like!¡±


    ¡°no wonder, in the vast jiang country cultivation realm, with many marketplaces, there are only three immortal cities.¡±


    lu changsheng marveled inwardly at the ever-clearer and extremely majestic jiuxiao immortal city.


    this immortal city occupied hundreds of miles, several times larger than the qingyun market.


    the surrounding towering mountains seemed to be cleaved by a sword to create spacious and flat roads.


    on the roads, one could see many beasts of burden and cultivators coming and going as if they were merchant convoys from the secular world.


    but in the skies above, many cultivators were constantly moving about.


    magic artifacts, flying boats, spiritual artifacts, escape lights¡ªall dazzling, indicating that this was not any secular world, but a world of immortals.


    foundation establishment great cultivators, rarely seen on a daily basis, were quite common here.


    from time to time, escape lights from foundation establishment cultivators could be seen.


    half an hour later.


    the massive spiritual vessel slowly hovered in front of the gate of jiuxiao immortal city.


    ¡°fellow daoists, we have arrived at jiuxiao immortal city,¡± said chiyun true immortal as his voice echoed on the spiritual vessel.


    all the passengers came to the deck, ready to disembark from the spiritual vessel.


    ¡°han daoist friend, this is the thirty percent refund of the boat ticket due to the travel delay.¡±

 Chapter 249: Arriving at Jiuxiao Immortal City, Meeting Meng Xiaochan Again (2)

    ¡°`at that moment, a qingyun sect disciple named xuanfeng took out three middle-grade spirit stones and handed them to lu changsheng.


    ¡°thirty percent of the ticket price.¡±


    lu changsheng remembered what chiyun true immortal had said earlier, that due to deviation from the course, delaying the journey, thirty percent of the ticket price would be refunded as compensation.


    that meant his ride on the spiritual vessel cost him a thousand spirit stones.


    however, when xiao xiyue had given him the ticket earlier, she did not mention anything about spirit stones.


    this indicated that xiao xiyue had paid for the spirit stones herself.


    it made sense too.


    even though xiao xiyue was a core disciple of the qingyun sect, it wasn¡¯t possible to ride the spiritual vessel without paying.


    ¡°thank you, daoist xuanfeng.¡±


    lu changsheng accepted the spirit stones.


    he couldn¡¯t help thinking to himself how expensive the ticket actually was.


    even a regular cabin ticket cost a thousand spirit stones.


    not to mention a luxury cabin ticket, which must be three to four thousand spirit stones.


    but he also understood that this price was probably just to cover the travel expenses.


    a vessel like this, traveling from qingyun market to jiuxiao immortal city, consumed a significant amount of spirit stones.


    moreover, through conversations over these days, lu changsheng also learned that this spiritual vessel mainly ferried between the jiuxiao immortal city for qingyun sect and heavenly sword sect¡¯s business or strategic exchanges.


    carrying other passengers was just incidental.


    ¡°daoist han is too polite.¡±


    due to the matter with chu qingyi, xuanfeng was very courteous to lu changsheng.


    after giving a polite bow, he went to return the spirit stones to the other passengers.


    ¡°daoist han, if in the future you wish to return to qingyun market, you are welcome to board the spiritual vessel again.¡±


    at this time, chiyun true immortal also came up on deck and, looking towards lu changsheng with a smile, said.


    ¡°thank you, true immortal.¡±


    lu changsheng returned the greeting with a bow.


    afterward, he flew down from the spiritual vessel and arrived at the entrance of jiuxiao immortal city.


    as soon as he descended, without the formation¡¯s spiritual light from the vessel enveloping him, he felt an intense oppressive force in the air.


    it was the third-rank great formation of jiuxiao immortal city!


    ¡°the rumors say that a third-rank formation, having fully connected with the spirit veins and becoming one with them, possesses the capability to create its own domain.¡±


    ¡°attempting to disturb such a great formation with a single attack or using talismans for breaking prohibitions is hardly effective.¡±


    lu changsheng looked at the city walls covered in various rune imprints and glowing with formation light, contemplating inwardly.


    because of his family¡¯s formation, he had spent a considerable amount of time learning about formations.


    he knew that once a formation reached the third rank, it underwent a qualitative transformation.


    it could fully connect with the spirit veins and create its own domain.


    this not only allowed the locking of spirit veins easily but also the distribution of spiritual energy concentration among different areas.


    it also meant that the great formation had no weak points.


    any assault or prohibition-breaking measures would have their power drastically reduced. s~ea??h the n??el fire.n§×t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    all attacks would be distributed through this domain by the great formation.


    to such a domain, even the attacks of nascent soul immortals were limited.


    if a third-rank formation master presided over the great formation, maximizing its might, the power would be truly astonishing.


    lu changsheng did not linger.


    following the crowd, he entered a side hall at the city gate, registered his information, paid spirit stones, and got his identity token.


    ¡°this immortal city charges only ten spirit stones annualy, which isn¡¯t expensive at all.¡±


    after handling his identity token, lu changsheng took the token and entered the immortal city.


    as soon as he entered the city, he felt a sudden weight on him, a mysterious pressure descending upon him.


    ¡°is this, a flying prohibition?¡±


    lu changsheng¡¯s eyebrows knitted slightly.


    he immediately knew it was the effect of the celestial city formation.


    preventing foundation establishment cultivators from flying within the city.


    in places like red leaf valley market or nine dragons market, although using artifacts to fly and riding spiritual beasts were prohibited,


    once one became a foundation establishment cultivator, they could fly within the marketplace.


    but jiuxiao immortal city¡¯s great formation directly imposed a flying prohibition, preventing even foundation establishment cultivators from easily flying within the city.


    ¡°it makes sense, for a city like this with numerous foundation establishment cultivators, allowing unrestrained flying would greatly affect the order.¡±


    ¡°and with the flying prohibition, if someone caused trouble in the city, facing the enforcement team, escaping would be difficult.¡±


    lu changsheng murmured to himself, growing even more appreciative of the might of the third-rank great formation.


    without delay, he began to stroll through jiuxiao immortal city.


    jiuxiao immortal city was divided into three major areas.


    the outer city district, inner city district, and jiuxiao mountain.


    true large shops and businesses were all located in the inner city district.


    however, the city¡¯s outer district was far more bustling than many marketplaces.


    here, lu changsheng also spotted several familiar signs.


    it seemed that these family powers had extended their shops and businesses into jiuxiao immortal city.


    after a brief look around, he headed towards the inner city district.


    to make purchases, one must go to the inner city district.


    meanwhile, at the same time,


    just as lu changsheng arrived in jiuxiao immortal city,


    at the base of jiuxiao mountain, within a cave abode,


    a girl dressed in snow-white robes, with delicate features and an ethereal aura, opened her eyes.


    ¡°hmm? what¡¯s happening? why do i feel an inexplicable impulsion, an unaccountable palpitation?¡±


    the girl frowned her beautiful brows and muttered to herself.


    when cultivators experience a sudden impulse or palpitation, it often signifies that something is about to happen.


    ¡°xiao chan.¡±


    just then, a beautiful woman walked into the room.


    the woman was dressed in a well-tailored, tight-fitting black gauze long dress.


    the dress hugged her curvaceous and enchanting figure, with her shoulders exposed, smooth and fair.


    it made men naturally want to embrace her shoulders in their arms.


    her slender waist accentuated prominent curves that led to a full and ample bosom.


    long, straight, and fair legs peeked out slightly under the hem, standing in a pair of slender, heel-stiletto black shoes with a faintly pink sole.


    ¡°`

 Chapter 250: Arriving at Jiuxiao Immortal City, Meeting Meng Xiaochan Again (3)

    She exuded seduction with every fiber of her being, with every gesture and step.¡°Master.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan looked at the beautiful woman before her and immediately called out.


    ¡°You little girl, I told you to call me mother now,¡±


    Nangong Mili looked at the girl before her, her lips curving into a charming smile, and pinched her fair and tender face.


    As if that wasn¡¯t enough, her soft, rosy lips kissed Meng Xiaochan¡¯s fair and delicate cheek.


    ¡°Mother.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan smiled sweetly and called out affectionately.


    On this trip outside with her master, the two had disguised themselves as mother and daughter.


    ¡°Good girl, come here, open your mouth~ ah~¡±


    The beautiful woman sat down beside the bed, her ample buttocks pressed into a bountiful pastry.


    She pinched a red Spirit Fruit between her fingers and fed it to Meng Xiaochan.


    With a gentle smile, she radiated an alluring charm, yet amidst this enticing aura, she did not lose her mature and elegant demeanor.


    Meng Xiaochan couldn¡¯t help but sigh to herself, her own master was truly a seductress.


    The allure was irresistible to both men and women alike, difficult for anyone to withstand.


    She obediently opened her mouth and ate the red Spirit Fruit.


    Seeing her disciple¡¯s adorable appearance, Nangong Mili let out a soft, coquettish laugh.


    She picked up another red Spirit Fruit and placed it into Meng Xiaochan¡¯s mouth, ¡°Come on, good girl, have one more.¡±


    As she spoke, her fair fingers touched the disciple¡¯s red lips, and only after the small mouth and teeth bit down on the Spirit Fruit in her hand and the little tongue rolled it into her mouth did she gently withdraw her moist finger.


    ¡°Mother, did you need me for something?¡±


    Seeing Nangong Mili holding another Spirit Fruit, ready to feed her, Meng Xiaochan immediately asked.


    ¡°Can¡¯t a mother find her good daughter to chat without reason?¡±


    The beautiful woman put on a tearful and aggrieved expression, appearing just like a coquettish young girl, pitiful to the point where even steel could turn tender. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Master¡­¡±


    Meng Xiaochan called out, exasperated.


    At first, when she met her master, the Nascent Soul Immortal maintained a sense of authority in front of her.


    But as they spent more time together, she discovered her master¡¯s playful and capricious nature, finding amusement in teasing her along the way.


    ¡°Alright, down to business,¡±


    ¡°As the Sect Hierarch and the Heavenly Corpse Sect Master¡¯s big battle with Li Duanxuan is about to begin, our side should also make some moves.¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s gorgeous face showed a dignified expression.


    ¡°Which family are we contacting this time?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan asked.


    She had come to Jiang Country with her master, Nangong Mili, to contact the sleeper agents embedded there by their sect.


    If the Five Poisons Cult Leader and Heavenly Corpse Sect Master could repel Jiang Country Cultivation Realm¡¯s number one, Xuanjian True Monarch Li Duanxuan, then Jin Kingdom would initiate the great battle and invade Jiang Country.


    At that time, those like them who had already infiltrated the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm would gather their sleeper agents and cooperate with the Jin Kingdom¡¯s forces both from within and without.


    ¡°We¡¯ve almost contacted everyone we need to. Since we¡¯re taking action, naturally we have to target Jiuxiao Immortal City, create chaos in Jiang Country, and strike at the morale of Jiang Country,¡±


    Nangong Mili said softly, pinching her face.


    ¡°You mean to act directly against Jiuxiao Immortal City!?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Meng Xiaochan¡¯s eyes widened, her mouth slightly agape.


    Although Nangong Mili before her was a Nascent Soul Immortal,


    Jin Kingdom¡¯s three great demonic sects had also dispatched other Nascent Soul and False Core Immortals to Jiang Country.


    But the thought of striking such an Immortal City was utterly delusional.


    After all, Jiuxiao Immortal City also had Nascent Soul Immortals in residence.


    Moreover, Jiuxiao Immortal City was protected by a Third Rank Great Formation.


    If a Nascent Soul Immortal skilled in Formation were to command it, within the city they would be unrivaled.


    Unless a Nascent Soul True Lord descended personally.


    ¡°Of course, it¡¯s not what you¡¯re thinking. You¡¯ll know when the time comes,¡±


    Nangong Mili saw her disciple¡¯s expression and guessed her thoughts, pinching her face with a slightly amused air.


    She then affectionately took Meng Xiaochan¡¯s arm and walked out of the cave dwelling.


    ¡°Wan¡¯er, you¡¯re here.¡±


    The moment the two stepped out of the cave, a tall and authoritative man with a hint of ferocity in his eyes brightened up and approached them.


    He looked at Nangong Mili, his imposing demeanor melting away as the ferociousness in his eyes disappeared, leaving only infatuation.


    ¡°Did you buy the things I asked for?¡±


    Nangong Mili looked at the middle-aged man before her with a cold expression, void of charm, and asked in a cool voice.


    ¡°I have, I have bought everything.¡±


    The middle-aged man pulled out a Storage Bag and stepped forward eagerly, his face filled with an appeasing look.


    ¡°Hmm, not bad,¡±


    Nangong Mili took the Storage Bag, glanced at it, and nodded indifferently.


    Then, continuing to hold Meng Xiaochan¡¯s wrist, she proceeded toward the Inner City.


    ¡°Mother, isn¡¯t True Lord Xiang coming with us?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan asked her master.


    But as soon as she spoke, she saw the middle-aged man looking at Nangong Mili with deep infatuation, keeping his distance from them while following closely.


    Recalling how Nangong Mili had told True Lord Xiang to maintain a certain distance from them,


    Meng Xiaochan hardly knew what to say.


    A Nascent Soul Immortal, so humble in the presence of her master.


    The two made their way from Jiuxiao Mountain to the Inner City District.


    Walking down the bustling streets, Meng Xiaochan felt a premonition and looked ahead to a tall, robust middle-aged man with a heroic countenance.


    For some reason, upon seeing this middle-aged man, her heart fluttered with an inexplicable familiarity.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng also seemed to sense something.


    He turned his head to look in the right front direction.


    He immediately saw a black-clad beauty and a white-dressed girl walking hand in hand.


    The beauty was stunning, her body sinuous in a black gauzy dress.


    Indeed, her entire being exuded an irresistible alluring charm.


    Even Lu Changsheng, battle-hardened as he was, found the beauty to be exceedingly lovely and enchanting.

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    Naturally stunning, a peerless charm.However, his gaze first fell upon the white-dressed girl next to the woman in black.


    The pure and innocent face of this white-dressed girl, along with her ethereal aura, formed a sharp contrast with the voluptuous woman.


    Her slightly petite figure was also developing nicely, curvy in all the right places.


    But walking hand in hand with the woman in black, she seemed somewhat slight, not quite as eye-catching.


    When Lu Changsheng looked towards this girl, for some reason, he felt an inexplicable and familiar sense of wonder.


    ¡°My dear daughter, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Nangong Mili observed Meng Xiaochan suddenly pause in her steps and gaze toward somewhere not too distant, then followed her line of sight with a glance before leaning down slightly and asking softly.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan immediately snapped back to reality and shook her head.


    But in her heart she couldn¡¯t help but ponder, who was that person?


    She had great faith in her own intuition.


    If she felt familiarity, then she must have met this person before.


    But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn¡¯t remember having met such an individual before.


    However, Nangong Mili brought her to a courtyard where many were discussing matters, interrupting her train of thought and preventing her from dwelling on it further.


    Lu Changsheng watched as the woman in black and the girl in white left and was somewhat puzzled.


    Because having broken through to the Foundation Establishment realm, he shouldn¡¯t have inexplicable feelings or whims.


    ¡°Could it be the influence of a Peach Blossom Gu?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as he queried the Peach Blossom Gu.


    He wanted to know if the strange and familiar feeling had any connection to the Peach Blossom Gu.


    After all, aside from the bewildering and mysterious influences of a Peach Blossom Gu, he could think of no other reason.


    ¡°Affection¡­¡±


    The Peach Blossom Gu conveyed a thought.


    It informed Lu Changsheng that this peculiar feeling did not originate from itself.


    But from another Gu.


    The backlash of the Gu in the past.


    ¡°Could it be her?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon receiving the thoughts from the Peach Blossom Gu between his brows, felt somewhat surprised.


    He immediately realized that the white-dressed girl was Meng Xiaochan, who had once cast a love Gu on him that backfired.


    ¡°Who would have thought that after more than ten years, I would encounter her here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows lifted, and he let out a light chuckle.


    No wonder he had felt that inexplicable sense of familiarity just now.


    As for meeting Meng Xiaochan, he wasn¡¯t particularly moved.


    The battle between the Lu Family and the Chen Family back then happened to owe much to Meng Xiaochan.


    Moreover, after the event, Meng Xiaochan had given him two Foundation Establishment Elixirs and one Foundation Establishment Spirit Object; thus, in his mind, any debt of gratitude or grievance with Meng Xiaochan was settled.


    So he harbored no resentment toward Meng Xiaochan.


    And he didn¡¯t dwell on her too much.


    At most, he wanted to ask Meng Xiaochan about the effects of the Gu that he had seized from her.


    ¡°She seemed to glance this way just now, probably due to the love Gu, right?¡±


    ¡°But now that I have the Misty Sky Bead masking my aura, I wonder if she can recognize me.¡± S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng mused to himself.


    Meng Xiaochan had disguised herself.


    If not for the peculiar familiar feeling just now and the hint from the Peach Blossom Gu, he would never guess who she was.


    Thus, he was curious whether Meng Xiaochan could recognize him upon seeing him.


    ¡°If she did recognize me, would that be considered Peach Blossom Luck?¡±


    Lu Changsheng stroked his chin, recalling when Meng Xiaochan had departed.


    She had said she had urgent matters to attend to and couldn¡¯t stay by his side, but once those were resolved, she would spend the rest of her life with him.


    ¡°She must have been young then; to have reached the Foundation Establishment at such an age suggests that her Spiritual Root Talent is above average.¡±


    ¡°If we were to have children, their Spiritual Root Talent would likely be quite exceptional.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Although in the Cultivation World age is not easily discerned by examining bones, and it¡¯s difficult to tell one¡¯s true age,


    not everyone in the Cultivation World¡¯s lower echelon can afford to take Elixirs of Youth or practice Preserving Appearance Techniques.


    Therefore, by one¡¯s outward appearance, a general estimate of their age can still be made.


    He remembered when he first encountered Meng Xiaochan, she was at the late stage of Energy Refinement, disguised as a young man, and later on, always appeared as a young girl.


    It suggested that she wasn¡¯t too old.


    Later, her ability to achieve Foundation Establishment on her own indicated a rather impressive Spiritual Root Talent.


    ¡°There¡¯s no use counting my chickens before they hatch.¡±


    ¡°And the beautiful woman by her side didn¡¯t look simple; could she possibly be her mother?¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, deciding not to dwell on it any further.


    When he had encountered Meng Xiaochan in the past, she was always quite resourceful.


    The first time, she managed to survive under his Talisman Treasure, the Golden Light Brick.


    The second time, if not for the Peach Blossom Gu on his side, he might have fallen into her hands.


    The third time, she had even become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    Furthermore, she was able to offer him two Foundation Establishment Elixirs and a Foundation Establishment Spirit Object.


    Such generosity was not something many Foundation Establishment Families could afford.


    It revealed to him that Meng Xiaochan was no ordinary individual.


    Though he¡¯s now at Foundation Establishment, with methods comparable to those with False Cores, his main purpose this time was to purchase goods.


    There was no need to complicate matters by contemplating taking Meng Xiaochan back for the purpose of bearing children.


    Moreover, as long as the love Gu provided a connection, he and she were bound to unite sooner or later; there was no need to rush.


    Without delay, Lu Changsheng arrived at an inn, booked a room,


    altered his appearance with the Misty Sky Bead within the room, changed into a blue magical robe, and headed to the largest merchant house in Jiuxiao Immortal City, the Jiuxiao Merchant House.


    This trip was all about making major purchases.


    Even with the Misty Sky Bead in use as a disguise, it still paid to be cautious.


    Besides, his identity as Han Li was known to some from the Qingyun Sect and other passengers aboard the Spiritual Vessel.


    ¡°Welcome to Jiuxiao Merchant House; may I know if the guest is looking to buy or sell?¡±


    Upon arriving at Jiuxiao Merchant House, a beautiful female Cultivator dressed in a uniformed skirt came forward to greet him.


    ¡°Do you have Third Rank Talisman Making materials?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    ¡°Third Rank Talisman Making materials?¡±


    The hosting female Cultivator showed a hint of surprise upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.

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    ¡°The guest jests, third rank materials are strategic resources, extremely scarce and seldom sold to the outside,¡±¡°Such as third rank Talisman Making materials, our commerce guild currently does not sell them to outsiders.¡±


    ¡°If you, guest, are a second-tier top-level Talisman Master, and if you are willing to become a guest elder offering services for our commerce guild, we would have third rank Talisman Making materials available for you.¡±


    The receptionist cultivator smiled kindly as she spoke.


    ¡°Not for sale to outsiders.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart sank slightly, a sense of disappointment washing over him.


    Before, he had guessed that Jiuxiao Immortal City wouldn¡¯t have too many third rank materials on offer.


    But he had absolutely not expected that the Jiuxiao Commerce Guild wouldn¡¯t sell third rank Talisman Making materials to outsiders at all.


    However, Lu Changsheng also understood when he thought about it.


    Materials of this level are precious and rare.


    Most are used to cultivate their own Talisman Masters.


    How could they possibly sell them to outsiders?


    Moreover,


    the great Immortal Sects also monopolize resources in this manner,


    forcing artisans of a certain level to choose to join a power.


    Otherwise, limited by material channels, their skills would scarcely advance.


    Ordinary Loose Cultivators, of course, would be happy to join a major power and enjoy the benefits.


    But his current situation didn¡¯t allow the convenience of joining the Jiuxiao Commerce Guild.


    ¡°It seems I can only go through Qingyun Sect for this.¡±


    ¡°But even entering Qingyun Sect, obtaining third rank materials will not be simple.¡±


    Lu Changsheng inwardly sighed.


    ¡°I wonder if your guild may have these materials.¡±


    He took out the list of materials required for crafting the Ninety-Nine Mysterious True Strategy and asked.


    The second-tier auxiliary materials for the Ninety-Nine Mysterious True Strategy artifact had already been completely purchased through Nine Dragons Market and Qingyun Commerce Guild.


    He still lacked four main third rank materials.


    ¡°Please wait, guest.¡±


    The receptionist said immediately upon hearing this.


    She took out a Jade Scroll and began to check the various materials listed for Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Guest, our guild currently has a piece of Dark Essence Steel and Blue Lapis Goldwood,¡±


    After a while, the female cultivator took out the Jade Scroll and spoke to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Dark Essence Steel, Blue Lapis Goldwood.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face immediately revealed a joyous expression upon hearing this.


    He thought it¡¯s indeed worthy of a big commerce guild from the Immortal City,


    to have two pieces of third rank materials available at once.


    And this Dark Essence Steel was even one of the most precious materials for crafting the Ninety-Nine Mysterious True Strategy.


    He had thought that acquiring Dark Essence Steel would be the most troublesome.


    ¡°May I ask the price of these two materials?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired.


    ¡°Dark Essence Steel, twenty-one thousand Spirit Stones,¡±


    ¡°Blue Lapis Goldwood, thirteen thousand Spirit Stones,¡±


    the receptionist announced the prices.


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    Even though Lu Changsheng was quite wealthy, he still couldn¡¯t help but gasp at these prices.


    Because they were indeed expensive.


    At this rate, just purchasing the artifact Ninety-Nine Mysterious True Strategy alone would cost him sixty to seventy thousand Spirit Stones.


    This price had already surpassed that of a Spiritual Artifact.


    ¡°Agreed, bring me these two materials.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    Expensive or not, there was no choice.


    After all, he had come all the way here.


    Moreover, with the Ninety-Nine Mysterious True Strategy artifact in hand, the power and techniques he could wield from the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture through the Talisman Refinement Formation would greatly increase.


    So, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, the expense was still worthwhile.


    Immediately after, the receptionist invited him to a room,


    where an advanced level receptionist conducted the transaction with him.


    For materials of third rank, which are expensive and rare, ordinary receptionists did not have the authority to withdraw them from inventory.


    ¡°Does your guild accept Spirit Talismans?¡±


    After inspecting the two materials and when he was about to pay, Lu Changsheng took out a stack of Second Rank Talismans and asked.


    Over the past three-plus months of his visit, he had drawn many Second Rank Talismans.


    It was to avoid running short on Spirit Stones.


    So now, at the time of payment, he directly took out some Talismans to use as a discount off the Spirit Stones.


    ¡°Second Rank Spirit Talisman?¡±


    The advanced receptionist examined the Talismans and agreed to purchase them at sixty percent of the market price.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng used thirty Second Rank lower-grade Spirit Talismans and ten Second Rank middle-grade Spirit Talismans to discount ten thousand and eight hundred Spirit Stones.


    After paying the remaining Spirit Stones, he left the Jiuxiao Commerce Guild.


    Then, he inquired about other materials, third rank Talisman Making materials, in the shops of Jiuxiao Immortal City one by one.


    Jiuxiao Commerce Guild not selling third rank Talisman Making materials to the public didn¡¯t mean all shops wouldn¡¯t sell them.


    Furthermore, Lu Changsheng also began to inquire about third rank Spiritual Wood, third rank Spiritual Blood, and so on.


    If there were no third rank Talisman Making materials for sale, then he would purchase third rank Spiritual Wood and Spiritual Blood to craft his own Talisman Paper and Spirit Ink.


    After shopping around the Immortal City for two days, Lu Changsheng had some gains.


    He managed to purchase some third rank Talisman Making materials and a few rare Alchemy Spirit Medicines.


    The materials for the Ninety-Nine Mysterious True Strategy were only one item short of completion.


    ¡°An auction event?¡±


    At this point, Lu Changsheng learned some news.


    In a month and a half, there would be a semi-annual small auction event in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Upon hearing this news, he became interested and thought he might attend to see.


    One reason was, items he needed might appear at the auction.


    Another was that after the auction ended, there would be a transaction event,


    allowing cultivators trade amongst themselves.


    This kind of direct trading often featured rare items.


    ¡°But before that, I need to earn some Spirit Stones,¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly.


    The shopping of the past couple of days had nearly depleted the Spirit Stones he had with him.


    So naturally, if he wanted to participate in the auction, he needed to prepare some Spirit Stones.


    On this trip, he not only purchased a large quantity of Talisman Materials but also many Alchemy materials.


    These Alchemy materials were sufficient for him to craft Harmonizing Energy Elixir, Three Suns Elixir, and a myriad of other Second Rank Elixir Medicines.


    Thus, Lu Changsheng decided to spend some time trying out the Second Rank Alchemy Skills he had drawn but had never used before,


    to replenish his Storage Bag.

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    Blackwater Pool, Xiahou Family.¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    The entire Blackwater Pool was enveloped by the ¡°Blackwater Profound Wind Formation.¡±


    Above the formation, gray and black mists converged, resembling a vision of mountains of corpses and seas of blood, with the sounds of ghosts wailing and wolves howling.


    Around the formation, numerous flying boats blocked off Blackwater Pool such that not even water could escape.


    Atop these spirit boats, formation patterns twinkled, with a great convergence of spiritual light transforming into thick bolts of lightning that bombarded the Blackwater Profound Wind Formation, causing a tremendous commotion.


    Not only that, but from all directions, multiple cultivators under the guidance of array masters, executed their techniques and manipulated magic artifacts, attacking the weak points of the formation.


    Two months ago, Qingyun Sect publicly declared the Xiahou Family of Blackwater Pool to be aligned with the Demon Path, calling all forces within its jurisdiction to crusade against the Xiahou Clan.


    In less than a month, all subordinate family forces and marketplace scions affiliated with the Xiahou Family encountered strikes, being swept clean.


    And for the Xiahou Clan¡¯s main stronghold, Blackwater Pool, Qingyun Sect even dispatched Nascent Soul Immortals to lead the crusade.


    However, to everyone¡¯s surprise, the Xiahou Family¡¯s original clan-protecting ¡°Blackwater Profound Wind Formation¡± unexpectedly transformed into the Third Rank ¡°Blackwater Profound Wind Formation.¡±


    Even with a Nascent Soul Immortal from Qingyun Sect present, they could not break through the formation for a while.


    Inside Blackwater Pool.


    ¡°Elder, I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t be long before Qingyun Sect sets up their formation, uses it to break our formation, affecting the ley lines of our Blackwater Pool, thus breaking through the grand formation,¡±


    the Xiahou Clan leader said to Xiahou Wuwo with concern.


    He could clearly see that on several surrounding mountains, Qingyun Sect¡¯s array masters were setting up their formations.


    ¡°Rest assured, with the elder ancestor securing the formation, unless Qingyun Sect brings two more Nascent Soul Immortals, they won¡¯t be able to easily breach the great formation,¡±


    ¡°Moreover, as long as we drag out the time, once Jin Kingdom makes a move, the Heavenly Corpse Sect, Five Poisons Cult, and Yiming Ghost Sect will also take action. By then, Qingyun Sect will be too busy to care about us,¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo said with an indifferent expression, calming his mental spirit.


    But in his eyes, a trace of worry was revealed.


    Because all of this was predicated on the assumption that the Sect Hierarch of the Heavenly Corpse Sect and the Five Poisons Cult Leader could repel the Xuanjian True Monarch Li Duanxuan.


    If Jin Kingdom failed in their invasion, their Xiahou Family would become a disposable pawn of little significance.


    Outside the great formation.


    A massive spiritual vessel, a giant ship, loomed in the sky.


    On the deck of the spiritual vessel, a peerlessly beautiful woman clad in palace attire stood.


    Her eyebrows were like distant dais, her eyes deep like autumn waters, her nose high, her lips red and luscious, attractive as a fresh bloom.


    Her raven-black hair was coiled up into a cloud bun, with a phoenix hairpin slanted across it, exuding an aura of nobility and grace.


    ¡°How much longer until the Earthshaking Formation is complete?¡±


    Yun Wanshang stood with her hands behind her back, high above, her gaze filled with an indescribable coldness, as if looking down upon all beings, surveying Blackwater Pool below.


    ¡°Reporting to Caiyun True Immortal, we estimate it will take one more month for the Earthshaking Formation to be completed,¡±


    an array master replied as he flew onto the spiritual vessel.


    Gazing at the awe-inspiring beauty, astonishment shone in his eyes as he bowed respectfully and spoke.


    ¡°Make it faster,¡±


    Yun Wanshang commanded coldly upon hearing this.


    She radiated an intangible majestic aura that shook one¡¯s soul.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    The array master shuddered upon hearing her command, answering with a reverent tone.


    ¡­


    Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Inside an inn.


    ¡°Alchemy first requires a pill furnace,¡±


    ¡°As a Second-tier Top Level alchemist, I can¡¯t believe I don¡¯t even have a pill furnace,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about making a quick profit through alchemy,


    Only to remember that he didn¡¯t even own a pill furnace.


    ¡°Alchemy is unlike talisman making, it¡¯s very time-consuming,¡±


    ¡°If I use my Foundation Establishment Spirit Flame for alchemy, I cannot be distracted and do other things,¡±


    ¡°So, the best approach is to rent an alchemy chamber that has an earth fire for alchemy,¡±


    ¡°This way, I can save money on buying a pill furnace and also make talismans while doing alchemy,¡±


    Lu Changsheng silently concluded and left the inn,


    Preparing to see if there were alchemy chambers for rent in the Immortal City.


    After all, he was currently short on money,


    And had many pending expenses that required spirit stones.


    If he spent twenty or thirty thousand spirit stones just to temporarily get a pill furnace, it truly wouldn¡¯t be worth it.


    It was completely reasonable to wait until he had the spare money to purchase a good furnace outright.


    Furthermore.


    As a top-tier alchemist, he didn¡¯t need to constantly watch over the pill furnace like most alchemists,


    He could engage in other activities while the alchemy process was underway,


    And even operate several furnaces simultaneously.


    If he relied solely on his Foundation Establishment Spirit Flame for alchemy, he wouldn¡¯t be able to divert much attention to other tasks.


    That¡¯s why he opted to rent an alchemy chamber instead, S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Otherwise, spending the whole day by the furnace was too much of a waste of time; he might as well earn money making talismans.


    ¡°May I know if your esteemed establishment has second rank pill furnaces and alchemy chambers for rent?¡±


    After inquiring around briefly, Lu Changsheng approached an alchemy workshop and asked.


    ¡°Second Rank pill furnace and alchemy chamber?¡±


    ¡°What we currently open to the public are merely near-second rank alchemy chambers,¡±


    The attendant of the workshop replied, shaking her head.


    ¡°We don¡¯t have a second rank chamber for rent,¡±


    ¡°And pill furnaces are not available for rent externally,¡±


    ¡°If you are a second rank alchemist and willing to become our Guest Elder, we are prepared to provide a pill furnace and a second rank alchemy chamber for your use,¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked five or six different alchemy workshops and stores,


    All indicated that they didn¡¯t have second rank chambers for rent.


    Even in Jiuxiao Immortal City, second rank alchemists held a status,


    Such alchemists did not have the need to rent a second rank alchemy chamber,


    As they possessed their own alchemy chambers.

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    And these Alchemy Workshops and Alchemy Stores mostly provide Second Rank Alchemy Chambers for their own Alchemists and do not lend them out to outsiders.¡°Do I really have to buy a Pill Furnace and make elixirs at home.¡±


    ¡°In that case, I¡¯d be better off making money through Talisman Making.¡±


    After walking out of an Alchemy Workshop, Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly.


    He had originally thought that with the high profits from Alchemy, he would easily make a fortune.


    However, he didn¡¯t expect to be stumped by such a trivial issue.


    ¡°Forget it, this is the last place. If it doesn¡¯t work out, I¡¯ll put Alchemy aside for the time being.¡±


    ¡°When I return, I¡¯ll see about setting up an Alchemy Workshop in the Hongye Marketplace, hiring a couple of fire-stoking boys and Alchemy Apprentices.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the Alchemy Pavilion ahead, musing to himself.


    He then stepped forward and walked in.


    Inside the store, there was only one girl around fifteen or sixteen years of age.


    The girl was dressed in a goose-yellow gown, with a shidare hairstyle, eyes like pools of water, a cute nose, and rosy lips.


    Propping her fair little hand against her cheek in boredom, her small feet in delicate embroidered shoes swung under the goose-yellow gown.


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, she immediately perked up and inquired, ¡°Welcome, may I ask what kind of Elixir Medicines the customer wishes to purchase?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯d like to ask if you have a Second Rank Pill Furnace and Alchemy Chamber for rent?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, looking at the girl.


    ¡°A Second Rank Pill Furnace and Alchemy Chamber, that¡¯s not something we offer to the public¡­¡±


    The girl shook her head subconsciously in refusal upon hearing this. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Every Alchemist dislikes others entering their own Alchemy Chamber or using their Pill Furnace.


    Moreover, lending it out to the public is dangerous, as mishaps such as explosions in the furnace could occur.


    But as soon as she spoke, she looked at Lu Changsheng and asked, ¡°May I know if the customer is a Second Rank Alchemist?¡±


    ¡°If you are a Second Rank Alchemist, our store does have a Second Rank Pill Furnace and Alchemy Chamber available!¡±


    The girl gazed at Lu Changsheng with bright, hopeful eyes.


    ¡°I¡¯m a Second Rank Alchemist, but I¡¯m not currently interested in serving as a Guest Elder and being an Alchemist exclusive to a store,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile, shaking his head.


    A couple of the stores he had visited earlier were also willing to provide a Second Rank Pill Furnace and Alchemy Chamber.


    But the condition was signing a Spiritual Contract to become a Guest Elder or an Alchemist exclusive to the store.


    Although he possessed the Misty Sky Bead, which could deceive a Spiritual Contract.


    The basic ethics in his heart prevented him from doing such a thing.


    ¡°Is that so¡­¡±


    The girl fell into thought, biting her finger upon hearing that.


    ¡°Since it¡¯s not available for public rental, then I won¡¯t disturb you anymore.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind, slightly bowing his hands towards the young girl.


    ¡°Senior, please wait.¡±


    ¡°Our store¡¯s Pill Furnace and Alchemy Chamber are currently unused, and we can rent them to the senior.¡±


    ¡°But the price is fifty Spirit Stones per day, with a minimum rental period of ten days, and the Spirit Stones consumed by the Earthfire Array need to be provided by you, the senior,¡± the girl in the yellow gown called out as Lu Changsheng started to leave.


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused in his steps, nodded to the girl, and replied, ¡°No problem.¡±


    Fifty Spirit Stones a day was not expensive.


    After all, buying a Second Rank Pill Furnace would cost at least ten thousand Spirit Stones.


    And a top-grade Second Rank Pill Furnace, twice as expensive as a Talisman Brush, would cost thirty to forty thousand Spirit Stones.


    That was also the reason Lu Changsheng was hesitant to buy a Pill Furnace for himself at the moment.


    ¡°Let¡¯s start with ten days then, and if I need to continue later, I can top up, can I?¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out five hundred Spirit Stones and spoke to the girl.


    ¡°Mhm mhm, no problem, senior, please follow me,¡± the girl nodded vigorously, a smile spreading across her face as she accepted the Spirit Stones.


    She then led Lu Changsheng to the backyard of the store, in front of a house built of black bricks.


    Lu Changsheng touched the black wall, feeling its chill.


    He knew it was made of bunka stone.


    This type of brick withstands high temperatures very well.


    Most Alchemy and Artifact Refinement Rooms are constructed of this material.


    Otherwise, the mere heat from Earth Fire alone would melt most materials.


    ¡°Senior, this is our Alchemy Chamber. The fire is very stable, enough to produce most types of Elixir Medicines,¡± said the girl as she took out a Token and unlocked the chamber¡¯s restraint.


    The interior wasn¡¯t large, only forty to fifty square meters, clean and simple.


    On each of the four walls hung a gourd the size of a fist.


    In the center of the room lay a flat circular stone platform about a meter wide made from bunka stone, only half a foot tall.


    Around the outer edge of the round platform were inlaid eight small, fiery red dragon heads, lively and vivid.


    Their mouths were slightly raised, pointing directly at the space above the center of the platform, poised as if to spout fire.


    ¡°How is this used?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Alchemy Chamber, knowing that the round platform was the mouth of Earth Fire, and asked aloud.


    ¡°The senior doesn¡¯t know?¡±


    The girl tilted her small head, looking somewhat surprised.


    In Jiuxiao Immortal City, anyone wishing to open an Alchemy or Artifact Refining shop that requires access to Earth Fire must apply through the city administration.


    Thus, the Alchemy Chambers in Jiuxiao Immortal City are mostly similar.


    ¡°It¡¯s my first time in Jiuxiao Immortal City,¡± Lu Changsheng explained.


    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is,¡± the girl said, understandingly.


    Then she comprehended why Lu Changsheng needed to rent the Alchemy Chamber.


    She immediately stepped forward adorably and pointed at the round platform, explaining, ¡°This is the Earth Fire mouth of the Alchemy Chamber; the Earth Fire needed for Alchemy is spouted from these eight dragon heads.¡±


    ¡°Senior, here you can adjust the size and height of the flames.¡±


    ¡°For the specific method of operation, the senior can check this Jade Slip,¡± said the girl as she finished her brief introduction, handing Lu Changsheng a Jade Slip.


    ¡°Good,¡± Lu Changsheng took the Jade Slip and quickly glanced over it.


    It contained a basic introduction on how to operate and use the Earth Fire Array.


    He looked at the girl and asked, ¡°Where is the Alchemy Furnace?¡±

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    ¡°The alchemy furnace has been put away upstairs; please wait a moment, senior. I¡¯ll go get it.¡±Upon hearing this, the girl slapped her forehead and immediately responded.


    She then hastened out of the room, taking quick steps with her small legs.


    ¡°It seems that this shop must seriously mismanaged,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as he watched the girl, shaking his head slightly.


    Only the girl was in the shop.


    Considering her bored demeanor a moment ago and the display case in the shop with mostly First Grade Elixir Medicines,


    he roughly judged that the current situation of the shop was not very good.


    The few alchemy shops he had just visited, no matter how poor, all had one or two reception apprentices.


    Moreover, looking at the clean state of the alchemy chamber and the pill furnace being put away, it meant there probably was no alchemist present either.


    ¡°Senior, the alchemy furnace,¡±


    the girl returned to the room in a short while, taking out a half-man-tall, reddish-bronze cloud-patterned alchemy furnace from her storage bag.


    ¡°Thank you very much,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as he looked at the pill furnace in front of him, mana flowing within his body, immediately causing the furnace to steadily land atop the eight fire-breathing dragon heads.


    ¡°Oh, senior, inside these gourds is Mars Sand, which can temporarily strengthen the power of the Earth Fire,¡±


    ¡°If you find the temperature of the Earth Fire insufficient and need a greater blaze to increase its power, feel free to add Mars Sand. This is complimentary,¡±


    the girl said, pointing to the gourds on the wall.


    ¡°Thank you very much,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said with a smile.


    ¡°Alright, senior, please proceed with your alchemy, I won¡¯t disturb you any further,¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be in the front shop all the time, just call me if you need anything,¡±


    ¡°By the way, my name is Li Xingyu.¡±


    the girl in the yellow skirt voiced.


    ¡°Ha ha, thank you for your trouble, Miss Li,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied, nodding.


    After speaking, he added, ¡°My name is Ye Fan.¡±


    ¡°Alright, Senior Ye,¡±


    Upon hearing this name, the girl¡¯s eyes instantly curved into crescents, beaming with a smile.


    She knew that since the other party was willing to share his name, it meant that their relationship had also become closer.


    ¡°This Senior Ye seems easy to talk to; I wonder if my sister can recruit him as a resident alchemist,¡±


    ¡°If we haven¡¯t managed to invite a resident alchemist, I wonder if I could ask Senior Ye for this favor,¡±


    thought the girl as she left the alchemy chamber.


    ¡°Huff.¡±


    After the girl left, Lu Changsheng closed the door to the alchemy chamber and began to prepare for alchemy.


    He first embedded three Middle Grade Spirit Stones into the Earthfire Array.


    Then, following the spell from the Jade Slip, he cast eight streaks of red light upon the dragon heads.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    The dragon heads immediately absorbed the red light, then spouted streaks of purple flames from their maws.


    The alchemy chamber was filled with a surge of intense heat.


    ¡°Let¡¯s start with a furnace of Harmonizing Energy Elixir to warm up the hands.¡±


    Lu Changsheng prepared to first refine a furnace of Harmonizing Energy Elixir, which aids those at the Foundation Establishment Cultivation.


    ¡°Rise!¡±


    He looked at the pill furnace and with a hand gesture, cast a ray of Spiritual Light.


    Behold,


    The lid of the furnace flew up, and a stream of Spiritual Water rushed into the pill furnace, cleaning it thoroughly.


    Then, with a slap to his Storage Bag,


    multiple Spiritual Medicines flew one by one into the pill furnace for refinement.


    ¡°Blue Moon Grass, Citrus Ghost Flower, Bamboo Cloud Juice¡­¡±


    Although it was his first time performing alchemy, Lu Changsheng was not the slightest bit nervous, exuding a quiet calm.


    With his Second Rank Alchemy Skills, a common Second Grade Elixir like the Harmonizing Energy Elixir was something he could handle with ease.


    Just like that, Lu Changsheng placed all the required Spiritual Medicines into the pill furnace, then replaced the lid perfectly.


    This step was executed flawlessly, without a single mistake.


    Watching the flames slowly burning and refining the Spiritual Medicines, Lu Changsheng casually took out a talisman brush, talisman paper, and Spirit Ink and began drawing. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Taking advantage of the free time during alchemy, he started crafting a few Spirit Talismans.


    If anyone were to witness this scene, they would likely be too astonished to speak.

 Chapter 256: The Pitiable Pair of Sisters

    Jiangzhou, Dongning City.¡°Lu Ping¡¯an, it was really nice meeting you.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, once I become a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect and a Great Sword Immortal, I¡¯ll bring you along for cultivation.¡±


    A girl in black stood on tiptoe, patted the shoulder of the boy who was a head taller than her, and said goodbye to him.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then I wish Miss Qin a safe journey.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an cracked a smile.


    Then, he took out a stack of Talisman Elixirs and three porcelain bottles from his chest and said, ¡°Right, the road is long and arduous, these are for you.¡±


    ¡°For me?¡±


    The girl looked at the Talisman Elixirs and porcelain bottles in the boy¡¯s hands, her little face frozen in surprise.


    She knew he had many Spirit Talismans and Elixir Medicines at his side.


    But she didn¡¯t expect him to give them all to her at this moment.


    Qin Yi sized up Lu Ping¡¯an and said, ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an, did you get your head caught in a door when you were little?¡±


    ¡°Not really, but when I was little, I chased after Xiao Hei every day and often got flung around by its tail,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an said, scratching his head.


    The girl in black knew that Xiao Hei was a big wolf dog raised in Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s family.


    She raised an eyebrow, her small face wrinkled slightly, crossed her arms, and turned slightly to the side, squinting at Lu Ping¡¯an, ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an, do you like me or something?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an was stunned upon hearing this, as if turned into stone.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    The usually expressionless cold-faced girl, much like Lu Ping¡¯an, cracked a smile, her eyebrows lifting.


    She then gave Lu Ping¡¯an a thumbs up, complimenting, ¡°Not bad taste.¡±


    ¡°However, I, Qin Yi, plan to be a peerless sword immortal in the future, so the man I, Qin Yi, like must be the most formidable Sword Immortal in the world!¡±


    ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an, I can only let you down, sorry about that,¡± she said, chin up and chest out.


    ¡°Miss Qin, you¡¯ve misunderstood, I don¡¯t have feelings for you.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just that going to the Heavenly Sword Sect is perilous and far¡­


    Lu Ping¡¯an waved his hands hurriedly, trying to explain.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    The girl raised an eyebrow, looking into Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s eyes, leaning in slightly and holding out her arm with thumb and forefinger almost touching, she asked, ¡°Not even a little bit of liking?¡±


    ¡°None! Miss Qin, please be assured, I absolutely don¡¯t have feelings for you!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an leaned slightly back, his denial coming firm and decisive.


    The girl withdrew her hand, heaving a deep sigh as she looked at Lu Ping¡¯an.


    She shook her head, ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an, oh Lu Ping¡¯an, you¡¯re such a simpleton. If you ever get married, you¡¯d be the kind of husband that would drive someone to want to smack you dead.¡±


    ¡°How could that be!?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not stupid, if I really got a wife, that would be a different story. I definitely wouldn¡¯t let her be wronged,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an earnestly replied.


    ¡°Not stupid,¡± Qin Yi said with disbelief, her face full of irony.


    After a year together, she thought Lu Ping¡¯an was just like a foolish son of a landlord.


    If she hadn¡¯t met him, he probably would have been cheated into working in mines.


    ¡°Miss Qin, just take them.¡±


    ¡°I promised my dad and mom I¡¯d be out for at most three years.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s been two years since I left, and I should be heading home. I won¡¯t need these things.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an passed the Talisman Elixirs to Qin Yi.


    After speaking, he said with a smile, ¡°Consider it an early investment in you, the future Great Sword Immortal.¡±


    ¡°Alright, since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll accept it,¡± Qin Yi said after hearing this, pursing her lips.


    ¡°Be careful on the road. If you can¡¯t beat them, run, and don¡¯t get into fights with others.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said with a smile as he watched the girl accept his items.


    ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an, what kind of talk is that? The person in front of you is me, Qin Yi, the future Great Sword Immortal, remember that,¡± the girl said, looking up and staring at Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡°I get it, I get it, that¡¯s why you should be more careful.¡±


    ¡°If you die before you even reach the Heavenly Sword Sect and become a Great Sword Immortal, that would be a real pity.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m still waiting for you to become a Great Sword Immortal so I can bask in your glory,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an said with a laugh.


    He, influenced by his father Lu Changsheng, also enjoyed smiling a lot.


    However, his smile gave others a feeling of honesty and straightforwardness.


    ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an, you really act like a nagging old lady. You¡¯re just like a woman,¡± the girl in black said irritably.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an didn¡¯t argue, just smiled.


    ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an, what are your plans for the future?¡± Qin Yi asked.


    ¡°Hmm¡­¡±


    ¡°My mother has always hoped that I would settle down early. If my dad hadn¡¯t agreed, she wouldn¡¯t have let me travel.¡±


    ¡°Now that I¡¯m returning, I should listen to my mom, get married, have children, and take care of family matters,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an said after some thought.


    Yet as he spoke, his face revealed a tinge of wistfulness.


    He had always yearned for the path of cultivation.


    Especially this year, traveling the secular cultivation world with Qin Yi.


    Experiencing many things he had never seen before.


    Made him yearn even more for this fascinating world.


    But without a Spiritual Root, he was destined to be unable to cultivate and could only remain a mortal.


    Moreover, as the eldest son in his family, he had to set a good example and not disappoint his parents.


    Both his parents hoped he would marry and establish himself soon.


    So after being away for so long, it was time to return home and follow their plans. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The girl in black listened to this and fell silent for a moment.


    She naturally knew the divide between immortals and mortals.


    Without a Spiritual Root, one couldn¡¯t embark on the path of cultivation.


    As for her earlier words about taking Lu Ping¡¯an to cultivate once she became a Great Sword Immortal, she couldn¡¯t bring herself to say it now.


    After all, she was just a cultivator who had recently broken through to the Fourth Level Energy Refinement.


    ¡°Well, take care,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an said with a smile after seeing Qin Yi¡¯s expression.


    ¡°I¡¯m off, until we meet again.¡±


    The girl looked up at the earnest and handsome young man before her and said aloud.


    ¡°Until we meet again¡­¡±

 Chapter 257: The Pitiable Pair of Sisters (2)

    Lu Ping¡¯an spoke softly.Just like that, Lu Ping¡¯an watched as Qin Yi left.


    Qin Yi didn¡¯t look back.


    She knew Lu Ping¡¯an was watching her.


    But she dared not turn around and just walked away briskly.


    With the separation, both of them felt a void in their hearts.


    ¡­


    Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Treasure Elixir Pavilion, inside the Alchemy Chamber.


    ¡°Hoo hoo hoo¡ª¡±


    Eight miniature dragon heads were spewing out purple flames, refining all the Spiritual Medicine in the Pill Furnace into Spiritual Liquid, filling the room with a faint medicinal fragrance.


    Lu Changsheng sat by the side, calmly finishing a Talisman.


    Then he lifted his hand, porcelain vases opened one after another, several drops of Spiritual Liquid and powder flew into the Pill Furnace, then he cast a spell.


    After finishing, Lu Changsheng picked up the Talisman brush again and continued crafting Talismans.


    A day and a half later.


    ¡°Condense!¡±


    Seeing the aqua-purple medicinal liquid in the Pill Furnace slowly turning into a deep purple, with Spiritual Light emerging, Lu Changsheng seized the right moment and cast a Spiritual Art.


    The deep purple medicinal liquid continuously thickened, with the color shifting between blue and purple, emitting a rich medicinal scent.


    This time, Lu Changsheng did not continue Talisman Making.


    Instead, he quietly watched the crimson Pill Furnace, using a fire-controlling technique to manage the intensity of the flames.


    ¡°Open!¡±


    As soon as the Spirit Pills in the Pill Furnace took shape and the Spiritual Light blossomed, Lu Changsheng shouted clearly, forming hand seals to employ the Furnace-Opening Spell.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    The lid of the furnace flew off, and steam diffused out, with strands of aqua-purple light swirling around, spreading the medicinal scent in all directions.


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª¡±


    With a wave of heat, Mana enveloped nineteen Elixir Medicines, which flew into Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands.


    ¡°Not bad, nineteen Elixirs produced, thirteen of fine quality and six of exceptional quality,¡± Lu Changsheng said as he inspected the lustrous Elixir Medicines in his hand and nodded slightly.


    Elixir Medicines varied in quality.


    They could generally be classified as inferior, standard, fine, and exceptional.


    Inferior Elixir Medicines are considered substandard.


    Although consumable, their effectiveness is poor, and they contain high Elixir Toxicity. Excessive use can harm the body.


    Fine and exceptional Elixir Medicines not only have better efficacy but also contain less Elixir Toxicity.


    The Elixir Medicines sold in the marketplace are mostly standard or fine quality, with exceptional Elixirs being quite rare.


    Yet, for Lu Changsheng¡¯s first time refining Elixirs, he produced nineteen, with thirteen of fine quality and six of exceptional quality, which was truly remarkable. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°The cost of this batch of Elixir Medicines is roughly a hundred Spirit Stones,¡± Lu Changsheng mused.


    ¡°Nineteen Elixirs, if calculated like this, the profit is actually about the same as what I get from making Second Rank Talismans.¡±


    ¡°However, since the Elixirs I¡¯ve refined are either fine or exceptional quality, their price can be quite a bit higher,¡± he added.


    Lu Changsheng briefly calculated the profit from this batch of Elixir Medicines.


    Back then, at the ¡®Elixir Cauldron Pavilion¡¯ of Qingyun Market, he had purchased a bottle of Harmonizing Energy Elixirs, spending one thousand two hundred Spirit Stones.


    A bottle contained ten Elixir Medicines.


    That is to say, this batch could sell for over two thousand Spirit Stones, almost twenty times the profit.


    But the Harmonizing Energy Elixirs he purchased were all standard quality.


    If they were of fine or exceptional quality, the price could be expected to be two to three times higher, or even more.


    After all, there are always wealthy individuals willing to spend more for that extra bit of efficacy and a little less Elixir Toxicity.


    ¡°Of course, Harmonizing Energy Elixir is just the most common type of Second Rank Elixir. If high-difficulty Elixirs like Three Suns Elixir or Breakthrough Elixir are refined, the profit margin could be considerably higher,¡± he continued.


    ¡°And if it¡¯s possible to concoct Foundation Establishment Elixirs or Coagulation Crystal Elixirs, the profits would be even more substantial,¡± he noted.


    ¡°However, the materials for these Elixirs are quite rare, and they can¡¯t be produced in large quantities.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, one of the reasons Alchemists are so sought-after is that many Cultivators are willing to provide their own materials and pay for Elixir concoction services.¡±


    ¡°If the Alchemy fails, there¡¯s no need to compensate, and if it succeeds, not only do the excess materials go into your pocket, but there¡¯s also a generous bonus¡ªthat¡¯s what makes the Alchemists in demand.¡±


    Having been in the Cultivation World for a while now, Lu Changsheng understood the reasons why Alchemists hold a slightly higher status than Talisman Masters.


    It¡¯s because the demand for, and the rarity of, certain Elixirs exceeds that of Talismans.


    An Alchemist who earns a good reputation will have an endless stream of Cultivators seeking his services for pill concoction.


    There¡¯s no need to busy oneself with daily Alchemy to earn Spirit Stones.


    ¡°When I return, and reveal my Foundation Establishment strength, I can also gradually show off my Alchemy Skills,¡± he planned.


    ¡°After a few years, once I¡¯ve built a reputation as ¡°Master Lu, the Dual Expert of Elixirs and Talismans,¡± not only will wealth flow in, but numerous people will also come seeking my services for Talisman Making and Alchemy,¡± he envisioned.


    ¡°And I can recruit loads of Talisman Apprentices and Alchemy Apprentices to work for me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng contemplated in his heart.


    Although he now had more than thirty children with Spiritual Roots,


    He planned for those without the talent to follow the path of craftspeople.


    But with the high barriers to entry in the hundred arts of Cultivation,


    It¡¯s not likely that every child could achieve success.


    Even if all did become craftspeople, Lu Changsheng certainly wouldn¡¯t exploit his children, having them toil day in and day out concocting pills and crafting talismans for money.


    Who would build their development on internal exploitation?


    He established the Family with the intention of providing an excellent environment for his descendants to grow.


    If he resorted to internal exploitation, that would be a deviation from his path.


    Thus, he intended to train a few talented apprentices to work for his Family once it was established.


    In the Cultivation World, people are the least valuable commodity.


    Even if they have Spiritual Roots or talent, it remains the same.


    Given his current Second Rank Talisman Master status, if he were willing to recruit Talisman Apprentices from outside, countless individuals would be eager to apprentice and sign Spiritual Contracts.


    ¡°Sigh, I never thought I¡¯d take the path of exploitation,¡± Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly, shaking his head.


    He took out a White Jade Porcelain Vase and put all the Elixir Medicines into it.


    Afterward, he looked at the Pill Furnace in front of him, formed hand seals for controlling fire, cleaned the furnace, and had various Spiritual Medicines enter the Pill Furnace, continuing with Alchemy.

 Chapter 258: The Pitiable Pair of Sisters (3)

    ¡­.Li Xingruo dragged her weary body toward her family¡¯s shop.


    ¡°Without a Second Rank Alchemist presiding, not only has business dwindled greatly, but we also can¡¯t pass the triennial shop assessment.¡±


    ¡°Dad, Mom, what should I do?¡±


    Li Xingruo looked at her deserted ¡®Treasure Elixir Pavilion¡¯ and heaved a deep sigh.


    She was born into a cultivation family.


    Her father was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and a Second Rank Alchemist.


    Her mother was also a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    Under these circumstances, she could be considered to have been born with a silver spoon in her mouth.


    Thus, she was like a star cherished by all from a young age.


    But a year ago, everything changed.


    Her parents encountered a heretic cultivator during a trip and both perished.


    Leaving behind her and her younger sister.


    Confronted with such a situation, their family did not offer concern or aid, but even tried to snatch the properties under her parents¡¯ names and force her sister into marriage.


    Luckily, thanks to her parents¡¯ connections, the family did not push them too hard.


    So she abandoned many of the family assets, took her sister, and came to Jiuxiao Immortal City, relying on this ¡®Treasure Elixir Pavilion¡¯ for a living.


    Originally, after being run by her parents for so many years, the elixir shop had already established a solid customer base and reputation in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    As long as they could hire a Second Rank Alchemist, even if business couldn¡¯t return to its former glory, it wouldn¡¯t be too bad.


    But the family outright cast them out as renegades.


    Not only did they stop supplying spiritual medicine, they also recalled the apprenticeships of the alchemy from their shop to the family, and forbade any other alchemists from collaborating with their shop.


    As time passed, their ¡®Treasure Elixir Pavilion¡¯ business got worse and worse.


    Many corporate partners also gradually ceased their cooperation.


    Half a month ago, she heard that a Second Rank Alchemist appeared in BaisHan Workshop.


    Without stopping to rest, she rushed over, hoping to offer a high price to invite the person to her shop to become the presiding alchemist.


    Just promoted to Second Rank Alchemist, he readily agreed to the terms and was ready to sign a Spiritual Contract.


    But upon finding out about her situation, he immediately chose to renege, sending her home defeated and disheartened.


    ¡°Sister, you¡¯re back.¡±


    Inside the shop, Li Xingyu, dressed in a pale yellow gown and with a lovely countenance, saw her sister return and immediately brightened up, her small face beaming with a smile as she called out.


    ¡°Xingyu.¡±


    Li Xingruo, looking at her sister¡¯s cheerful demeanor, squeezed out a smile on her somewhat weary face. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A year ago, she was just like her sister, carefree, happily helping their parents manage the business every day.


    But since the death of their parents, a series of incidents taught her the coldness of the secular world.


    ¡°Sister, how did it go with the alchemist from BaisHan Workshop? Is he willing to come to our place and be our presiding alchemist?¡±


    Seeing her sister¡¯s fatigue, Li Xingyu brewed a cup of Spiritual Tea for her and spoke up.


    ¡°He¡¯s not willing.¡±


    Li Xingruo picked up the Spiritual Tea, took a sip, and gently shook her head.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, Sister.¡±


    ¡°If it really comes down to it, we could sell the ¡®Treasure Elixir Pavilion¡¯. That way, you wouldn¡¯t have to be so busy every day,¡±


    Li Xingyu pursed her lips, holding her sister¡¯s hand in comfort.


    Despite her young age, she was very sensible.


    She knew the ¡®Treasure Elixir Pavilion¡¯ was the hard-earned business left to them by their parents, so her sister was reluctant to give up.


    Yet over the past year, she watched her sister tirelessly toil for the ¡®Treasure Elixir Pavilion¡¯.


    Now altogether worn out, there was no time left for cultivation.


    ¡°Xingyu, I¡¯m okay.¡±


    Li Xingruo responded with a smile.


    Selling the shop was indeed the best choice.


    But this shop was not just their parents¡¯ hard work,


    it also held beautiful memories of her and her parents.


    Once, her father taught her alchemy here, while her mother tutored her in techniques.


    ¡°By the way, Sister, a few days ago a Senior Ye came to our shop asking if there was a Pill Furnace and an Alchemy Chamber for rent.¡±


    ¡°I thought Senior Ye seemed trustworthy and he is a Second Rank Alchemist, so I rented them to him.¡±


    ¡°We could talk to him later, maybe he would be willing to be our shop¡¯s presiding alchemist.¡±


    At this, Li Xingyu spoke up.


    She had agreed to rent out the Alchemy Chamber, with a lease period of ten days, thinking to wait for her sister to come back from her trip.


    If her sister had not secured a Second Rank Alchemist, then they would try to convince this Senior Ye to become their shop¡¯s presiding alchemist.


    ¡°Senior Ye? A Second Rank Alchemist? Renting the Pill Furnace and Alchemy Chamber?¡±


    Li Xingruo was immediately startled upon hearing this.


    It was not a pleasant surprise,


    but one of alarm.


    Because upon hearing her younger sister¡¯s words, her first thought was of swindlers.


    A Second Rank Alchemist, what need would they have to rent an Alchemy Chamber from someone else?


    Even if they did need to rent an Alchemy Chamber, who would need to rent a Pill Furnace?


    What kind of Second Rank Alchemist doesn¡¯t own his own Pill Furnace?


    Only alchemy apprentices, who can¡¯t afford Pill Furnaces, use cast iron pots to concoct Elixir Medicines.


    ¡°Which Second Rank Alchemist needs to rent a Pill Furnace from someone?¡±


    ¡°Xingyu, where is this alchemist? Still in the Alchemy Chamber?¡±


    Li Xingruo immediately stood up and asked anxiously.


    This Pill Furnace was one of her father¡¯s heirlooms.


    It was also the most precious item in the shop at the moment.


    Thus, she normally kept the Pill Furnace put away, stored in the third-floor depository.


    She didn¡¯t expect her younger sister to actually rent it out to someone else.


    If this Senior Ye turned out to be a con artist and either blew up the furnace through reckless alchemy,


    or swapped it with a fake and ran off with their actual pill furnace, the loss would be tremendous.


    ¡°Ah, surely not. I thought Senior Ye was quite amiable; he didn¡¯t seem like a swindler.¡±


    Li Xingyu began to feel nervous after hearing her sister¡¯s words.


    It didn¡¯t occur to her that her goodwill might have backfired.


    She was also aware of the dire situation at home.


    Her sister had been out trying to recruit a Second Rank Alchemist.

 Chapter 259: The Pitiable Pair of Sisters (4)

    That¡¯s why the alchemy chamber was rented out externally to retain Lu Changsheng.Now hearing her elder sister¡¯s words, she felt that was indeed the case.


    Where would a second-rank alchemist not even have a pill furnace of his own?


    Moreover, this senior Ye, seemed quite unfamiliar with her family¡¯s earthfire array and the starfire sand.


    Immediately, the two sisters quickly went to the backyard.


    ¡°Xingyu, you ask.¡±


    Li Xingruo, seeing that the person was still in the alchemy chamber, let out a sigh of relief and asked her younger sister to call out.


    Although she suspected that Lu Changsheng was a fraudster,


    she had not yet resorted to barging into the alchemy chamber directly.


    After all, it was only a suspicion.


    What if Lu Changsheng really was an alchemist?


    What if he was at a critical moment in his alchemy process?


    As an alchemist herself, she knew that one should not be disturbed during the process of alchemy.


    Furthermore, in her heart, she hoped that this Senior Ye was truly a second-rank alchemist.


    Because a second-rank alchemist who had fallen on such hard times that he had no pill furnace indicated that he was in a dire situation.


    If she could just offer generous terms, maybe she could persuade him to become the resident alchemist at her family¡¯s store.


    ¡°Senior Ye¡­¡±


    Li Xingyu took out a token and called out into the alchemy chamber.


    ¡°Miss Li, is there something the matter?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, who was in the midst of alchemy and talisman making, asked without raising his head.


    ¡°Are you available right now, my sister has returned and would like to see you?¡±


    Li Xingyu bit her lip and spoke out.


    She felt that Lu Changsheng had a kind temperament and couldn¡¯t believe he was a fraudster.


    ¡°Come in.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this, guessed that it might be the young girl who had rented the alchemy chamber, and now a family elder had returned and came over to check in person.


    ¡°Giggle¡ª¡±


    The large stone door of the alchemy chamber slowly opened.


    A wave of heat spread out from inside the room.


    The sisters walked into the alchemy chamber.


    They immediately smelled a strong fragrance of medicine.


    In the center of the room, the fire in the pill furnace blazed vigorously, with spiritual light flowing around it, clearly in the process of concocting some extraordinary elixir medicines.


    Lu Changsheng was seated to one side, busily writing something.


    ¡°What!?¡±


    The sisters were stunned at the sight.


    What is this?


    The fire was roaring as it refined elixir medicines.


    Yet here was Lu Changsheng holding a spiritual brush, writing something.


    It looked as though he was making talismans.


    Whoever heard of someone doing other tasks while also engaged in alchemy!


    ¡°Ladies, please wait a moment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said without raising his head.


    He could divide his attention while making talismans.


    But after all, he was crafting a second-rank spirit talisman. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He needed to keep an eye on the talisman paper to finish the drawing, unable to do so blindly.


    A moment later.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brush, in his hand, completed the last stroke on the talisman paper, causing spiritual light to surge on it.


    A second-rank talisman, made!


    ¡°Fellow Daoist, Miss Li.¡±


    Only then did Lu Changsheng stand up and raise his head, greeting the two women with a smile.


    By their appearance and resemblance, he could tell at a glance that the two must be biological sisters.


    Li Xingyu was around fifteen or sixteen, with clear eyes, a straight nose, an oval face, and a quiet disposition, charming and cute.


    This woman appeared to be about twenty years old.


    Her face had a seven or eight-tenths resemblance to Li Xingyu, with clear, refined features and bright eyes and white teeth.


    She seemed a bit weary from busyness, showing a trace of fatigue on her face.


    However, between her brows, there shone a transparent yet firm expression, like crystal.


    ¡°Senior Ye, you are also a talisman master?¡±


    Li Xingyu, looking at Lu Changsheng, asked incredulously, her face full of disbelief.


    The surge of spiritual light from the talisman paper confirmed that Lu Changsheng was indeed making a talisman, drawing a spirit talisman just a moment ago.


    This left them so astonished they were at a loss for words.


    You see, both alchemy and talisman making are immensely difficult tasks that cannot be influenced or disturbed by external factors.


    Yet there was Lu Changsheng, clearly in the middle of alchemy in the pill furnace, while also making a talisman on the side.


    And during the process of talisman making, he was still capable of holding a conversation with them.


    This was simply astounding and beyond comprehension!


    ¡°Hehe, I know a little,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a smile.


    ¡°Senior Ye, I am Xingyu¡¯s elder sister, Li Xingruo.¡±


    ¡°Just now, Xingyu mentioned that an alchemist had rented the alchemy chamber, so I came over to meet you. I apologize for disturbing Grandmaster Ye,¡±


    Li Xingruo then spoke up, her voice respectful.


    She was not like her sister.


    She was much more precocious.


    Having learned alchemy from her father since she was young, she was a first-grade, high-quality alchemist.


    From the scent of the medicine, the fire in the pill furnace, and the medicinal liquid, she could roughly deduce that a second-grade elixir medicine was being concocted inside.


    This Senior Ye was indeed a second-rank alchemist.


    Not some scammer.


    This made her almost at a loss for what to say.


    To be concocting a second-grade elixir medicine while dividing his attention to make a talisman.


    And.


    The surge of spiritual light when the talisman was completed indicated it was not just any ordinary spirit talisman.


    This excited her deeply.


    She realized her younger sister truly had encountered a master.


    The Senior Ye before them was a real expert.


    If he could become the resident alchemist at their store, their shop could be saved.


    ¡°Hehe, no problem.¡±


    ¡°I came to Jiuxiao Immortal City and forgot to bring my pill furnace, so I had to find a place to rent both a pill furnace and an alchemy chamber. I owe it to your younger sister for providing me a place to conduct my alchemy,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    He could tell that Li Xingruo was likely quite sharp and capable.


    ¡°Senior Ye, are you planning to settle in Jiuxiao Immortal City?¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re looking for a place to stay, our ¡®Treasure Elixir Pavilion¡¯ is currently lacking a resident alchemist. I wonder if Senior Ye might be interested?¡±


    ¡°As long as Senior Ye is willing to become¡­¡±


    Li Xingruo¡¯s eyes lit up as she immediately spoke out, her eyes full of hope.


    ¡°Miss Li, I came to Jiuxiao Immortal City to take care of some business and don¡¯t have plans to settle here,¡±a

 Chapter 260: The Pitiable Pair of Sisters (5)

    ¡°So there really is no way for me to serve as the resident alchemist for your esteemed pavilion,¡±Lu Changsheng shook his head, voicing his refusal.


    He wasn¡¯t averse to the notion of being a shop¡¯s resident alchemist.


    If the shop were located in Red Leaf Valley Market or the markets around Qingzhu Mountain, he wouldn¡¯t mind using an alias to serve as a resident alchemist.


    Not only would that provide an additional income, but it would also create another channel for selling elixir medicines.


    He could sell all the surplus elixirs that he had produced in the shop.


    However, his main base was at Qingzhu Mountain.


    After completing this purchasing trip, he would return and not stay long in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    ¡°Where does Elder Ye reside? As long as you are willing to become our ¡®Treasure Elixir Pavilion¡¯ resident alchemist, you don¡¯t have to come to the shop regularly,¡±


    ¡°Xingruo can visit you to discuss matters. You only need to take the trouble of coming over when there is a need,¡±


    Li Xingruo was reluctant to give up and continued to speak.


    ¡°Li fellow Taoist, I reside in the Qingyun Region, which is truly far from Jiuxiao Immortal City,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, shaking his head.


    From Qingzhu Mountain to Jiuxiao Immortal City, one would have to traverse half of Jiang Country Cultivation Realm.


    ¡°Qingyun Region,¡±


    Upon hearing this, Li Xingruo felt somewhat disheartened.


    She knew that with such a distance, the journey was indeed long.


    Even by riding a spirit boat, it would take several months.


    Biting her lip, she persisted, ¡°May I ask when Elder Ye plans to leave?¡±


    Her family¡¯s shop was facing not just a decline in business.


    There was another problem as well.


    In Jiuxiao Immortal City, there was a regulation.


    All pharmacy, talisman, and magic artifact shops in the Inner City District must have a Second Rank master in residence.


    Therefore, every three years, Jiuxiao Immortal City conducts a shop assessment.


    The resident Talisman Master of the shop is required to go to the ¡®Hundred Arts Hall¡¯ in the city for assessment and registration.


    If they did not pass the assessment, the shop¡¯s business license would be revoked.


    Now, there were only three months left until the assessment.


    If she could not secure a Second Rank alchemist who hadn¡¯t registered in the city to pass the assessment within these three months,


    then her ¡®Treasure Elixir Pavilion¡¯ would no longer be able to operate.


    ¡°About two months,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said after a moment of consideration.


    He planned to wait until the auction was over and then return home after exchanging the heads of the two robber cultivators from Red Leaf Valley.


    The reason he was not immediately collecting the reward was that Lu Changsheng had learned something.


    The rewards offered by the Heavenly Sword Sect could be exchanged for items of equivalent value.


    Spirit Stones, elixir medicines, magic artifacts, cultivation techniques, and rare treasures were all options.


    Therefore, he was not in a rush to claim the reward.


    He intended to wait until his purchases were complete to see which materials he still lacked. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Only then would he use the heads of the two to select his reward, exchanging for the items he needed.


    ¡°Two months¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, a pleading look appeared in Li Xingruo¡¯s eyes as she said, ¡°I wish to request that Elder Ye act as the nominal resident alchemist for our ¡®Treasure Elixir Pavilion¡¯ and participate in the annual assessment.¡±


    ¡°This assessment is in three months¡¯ time, and it will not take up much of your time, Elder Ye,¡±


    ¡°As long as you are willing, Elder Ye, any conditions you have can be discussed,¡±


    Li Xingruo said, full of hope as she looked at Lu Changsheng.


    Her sister Li Xingyu nodded along, looking at Lu Changsheng with hopeful eyes as well.


    ¡°Any conditions can be discussed?¡±


    Lu Changsheng had not expected that an offer to be a mere shop¡¯s resident alchemist could make the two women so determined and agreeable, willing to make such a significant commitment.


    He looked at the two sisters with a somewhat strange expression.


    The elder sister, Eighth Level Energy Refinement.


    The younger sister, Fourth Level Energy Refinement.


    At this age, with this cultivation level, it suggested that their Spiritual Root talents were quite impressive.


    If he were to marry them and have children, it seemed it would be quite good.


    However, he, Lu Changsheng, was not so desperate to propose that someone else¡¯s young girl becomes his concubine over such a trifle.


    ¡°In Jiuxiao Immortal City, there should be other Second Rank Alchemists among the surrounding family powers, right?¡±


    ¡°Your pavilion manages to operate a shop here in the Inner City District of Jiuxiao Immortal City; it shouldn¡¯t be that difficult to hire a Second Rank Alchemist, should it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked out loud.


    This store¡¯s ability to operate in the Inner City District of Jiuxiao Immortal City indicated that it had some strength.


    Nowadays, not only was the business sluggish, but the shop was also manned by just two young girls.


    It seemed it wasn¡¯t merely due to poor management.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng speculated that there must be other reasons.


    ¡°Senior¡­¡±


    Li Xingruo bit her lip and recounted the reasons.


    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is.¡±


    After listening to Li Xingruo¡¯s words, Lu Changsheng sighed softly in his heart.


    He thought to himself that the two sisters were pitiable.


    Otherwise, considering the original family situation of the two sisters, they were indeed better off than many others.


    But such was the Cultivation World, full of uncertainties.


    ¡°Senior¡­¡±


    Li Xingyu¡¯s eyes reddened with memories flooding back as her sister recounted their parents¡¯ story, her face filled with sadness and misery.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I can help you with the assessment three months from now.¡±


    ¡°But how do I know what you¡¯ve told me is true and that I won¡¯t offend the Li Family behind you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke out.


    He, Lu Changsheng, was a father himself, with a heart full of love, always soft-hearted, and unable to bear seeing such things.


    If he could help, he was more than willing to lend a hand.


    As for the Li Family behind the two women, he was not afraid.


    According to what Li Xingruo had just described, the Li Family was only a Foundation Establishment Family.


    After the death of her parents, the family had a total of four Foundation Establishment Cultivators.


    But he could not simply believe whatever he was told.


    ¡°The senior may inquire a bit in the Immortal City,¡±


    ¡°For example, the Hundred Dawn Chamber and Heaven Knowledge Tower within the city deal in all kinds of intelligence and news.¡±


    ¡°Senior may purchase information about our Li Family and our shop through the Hundred Dawn Chamber, and then you¡¯ll know if it¡¯s true.¡±


    Li Xingruo said softly.


    Just recounting the past had made her feel somewhat depressed.


    ¡°Alright, how about I give the two young ladies a response later tonight?¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced at Li Xingruo and nodded.


    He had also realized that after this procurement trip, there would certainly be a need for future purchases in the Immortal City.


    If the young women were good, he could maintain this relationship and channel.


    In the future, through the two women, he could purchase and acquire some rare materials in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Then have Xiao Xiyue ask for the Spiritual Vessel from Qingyun Sect to bring them back.


    This way, he could avoid the trouble of running around himself.


    ¡°Thank you, Senior Ye!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Senior Ye!¡±


    Upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, the two sisters exchanged a look, their eyes filled with joy.

 Chapter 261: The Dao Soldier of the Mysterious Corpse, Witness the Divine Skills of a True Person!

    Blackwater Pool.¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    ¡°Whoo, whoo, whoo¡ª¡±


    One after another, the Spirit Boats, with cultivators taking turns attacking the Xiahou Family¡¯s ¡®Myriad Corpses Profound Ghost Formation,¡¯ were causing a tremendous uproar and noise, accompanied by waves of ghastly wails and howls of wolves.


    However, it was apparent that the Qingyun Sect¡¯s army¡¯s attack had significantly slowed down, nowhere near as ferocious as it had been at the beginning.


    ¡°Reporting to Caiyun True Immortal, the Earthshaking Formation is ready!¡±


    Just then, an Array Master came aboard the giant Spiritual Vessel suspended in the void. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He respectfully addressed a breathtakingly beautiful woman robed in colorful palace attire who exuded a regal and unparalleled elegance.


    ¡°Break the formation!¡±


    Yun Wanshang, from her elevated position, gazed down upon all beings, slightly parted her red lips and uttered the words coldly and authoritatively.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    The nearby Array Master immediately acknowledged, taking out an Array Plate and manipulating it.


    Suddenly, the mountain ranges around Blackwater Pool¡ªwhere the ¡®Mountain-suppressing Formation,¡¯ ¡®Mountain-shaking Formation,¡¯ ¡®Inverted Mountain Formation,¡¯ ¡®Earthshaking Formation,¡¯ and ¡®Mudstone Formation¡¯ were set up¡ªall activated at once.


    Under the direction of each Array Master, Spiritual Light surged, array flags fluttered in the wind, and bursts of light shot up into the sky.


    The light connected to the local earth¡¯s energy and spiritual energy, merging to form the ¡®Earthshaking Formation.¡¯


    The entire Great Formation displayed a yellowish-brown color, resembling an Earth Dragon stretching between heaven and earth, its presence astounding.


    The Earthshaking Formation had the power to overturn mountains and lakes and to shake Spirit Veins.


    A Third Rank Great Formation was hard to break, with no weaknesses, because a formation of this level was already capable of perfectly connecting with the Spirit Veins, forming a world all its own, thus making it impregnable.


    But the Earthshaking Formation¡¯s ability to invert mountains and lakes directly damaged the Great Formation¡¯s Spirit Veins, turning the Third Rank Great Formation into a castle in the air that would collapse without being attacked.


    ¡°Break the formation!¡±


    Aboard the Spiritual Vessel, the Array Master channeled with both hands and shouted aloud.


    He immediately threw the Array Plate in his hand, which transformed into a streak of light and flew into the ¡®Earth Dragon¡¯s¡¯ eyes.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The Earth Dragon seemed to fully awaken, letting out a roar and charging towards the bottom of Blackwater Pool with a thunderous noise.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    In an instant, everyone felt the ground tremble violently, followed by shaking lands and chaotic spiritual energy.


    The Second-tier Top-Level Spirit Vein beneath the Blackwater Pool, under the assault of the Earthshaking Formation, was immediately damaged, with countless spiritual energies spilling out.


    A Second Grade Spirit Vein housing a Third Rank Great Formation was already straining to maintain operation solely through the countless Yin corpses and treasures of the Xiahou Family.


    Now, with the Spirit Vein damaged by the assault of the Mountain Shaking Formation, its force was greatly diminished and it could no longer sustain itself.


    ¡°Dong, dong, dong¡ª¡±


    The east wind blew, and the battle drums sounded.


    Aboard the giant Spiritual Vessel, thirty-six cultivators blew the attack horn and beat the war drums.


    The sound of the horns and drums revived the spirit of every cultivator as if receiving an order, and they collectively bombarded the ¡®Myriad Corpses Profound Ghost Formation¡¯ around Blackwater Pool.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    The overwhelming offensive fell upon the ¡®Myriad Corpses Profound Ghost Formation,¡¯ causing the formation to instantly reveal cracks and flaws, and the true scene within Blackwater Pool was exposed.


    ¡°No!¡±


    ¡°Ancestor!¡±


    Inside Blackwater Pool, amidst the shaking earth and gusty spiritual energy, buildings collapsed, and many of the Xiahou Clan¡¯s people let out cries of pain and wailing.


    They knew that at this moment, the Xiahou Family was finished.


    ¡°Ancestor!¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s complexion turned unsightly at this moment as he called out to the patriarch of his family.


    ¡°The Earthshaking Formation, Qingyun Sect knew that a great war between two countries was about to start, so they spared no expense to decisively annihilate our Xiahou Family with a thunderous approach.¡±


    ¡°Wuwo, when I hold off the people from Qingyun Sect, you must seize the chance to escape.¡±


    ¡°Remember, after you leave, do not return to the Heavenly Corpse Sect!¡±


    Within the depths of Blackwater Pool, Xiahou Jie, with a rigid face and ashen-gray skin, his eyes a dark red, spoke in an ice-cold voice.


    ¡°Ancestor.¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s voice was heavy.


    He had long known of his family ancestor¡¯s decision.


    To attract the attention of Qingyun Sect, the family brought the elite members away from the Qingyun Region, escaping from Jiang Country.


    If they couldn¡¯t hold out until Jin Kingdom invaded, he was to escape at the first opportunity.


    ¡°Now that our Xiahou Family¡¯s core descendants have been sent away, as long as you live, there is hope for the Xiahou Family.¡±


    ¡°Never forget the family feud and blood hatred!¡±


    Xiahou Jie¡¯s voice was cold, devoid of emotion.


    ¡°Ancestor, Wuwo dares not forget!¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo looked at his family ancestor, suddenly knelt down, his forehead touching the ground in reverence, bowing deeply three times, his expression solemn, eyes slightly red.


    ¡°Qingyun Sect!¡±


    Xiahou Jie suddenly looked up towards the Qingyun Sect members on the great formation outside, his gaze fixed on Yun Wanshang above on the Spiritual Vessel.


    His dark red eyes gradually turned bloodshot, deep and somber like blood.


    The ashen-gray skin took on the color of blackened iron, with threads of mysterious and malevolent deathly energy spreading around.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    Aboard the giant Spiritual Vessel, the big cannons, primed and ready, fired at this moment.


    Columns of thunderous lightning, a dozen feet wide and capable of obliterating heaven and earth, bombarded the wavering Great Formation.


    The entire heavens filled with gray and black energy, mountains of corpses and seas of blood, wails of ghosts and howls of wolves¡ªall were turned to ash in an instant, vanishing without a trace.


    The Xiahou Family¡¯s ¡®Myriad Corpses Mysterious Ghost Great Formation¡¯ was completely shattered in this moment.


    Inside Blackwater Pool, the Xiahou Family¡¯s mountain fortress was revealed.


    Within it, the city walls, houses, buildings, and spirit veins were already in ruins, a scene of utter devastation.


    Nearly all the common folk of the Xiahou Family perished under the Earthshaking Formation, crushed beneath the buildings without even a chance to wail.


    Only some cultivators, in the midst of the shaking earth and collapsing formation, somehow remained alive.


    ¡°The formation has broken, exterminate the Xiahou Clan!¡±


    Aboard the giant Spiritual Vessel, Yun Wanshang with a noble and icy demeanor, her brows exuding dominance and authority, commanded sternly.


    Suddenly, a golden magical sword appeared in her hand, and as she stepped forward, she stood suspended in the void, her presence like a rainbow, suppressing heaven and earth.


    ¡°Kill!¡±


    ¡°Kill!¡±


    ¡°Kill!¡±


    One after another, the Spiritual Vessels and each Foundation Establishment Ancestor, upon receiving the order, led their disciples to slaughter their way into Blackwater Pool.

 Chapter 264: Special Monster Core, Minor Forbidden Formation!

    The next day.Lu Changsheng went out and headed towards the Jiuxiao Mountain auction venue.


    Today was the biannual auction day in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    But for Jiuxiao Immortal City, such a small auction was just a minor event.


    It was a sale of some rarely seen exquisite items.


    As far as Lu Changsheng knew, the real bustling auctions in the city occurred once every three years and once every ten years.


    Items like Foundation Establishment Elixir, along with many rarely seen Spirit Pills and elixirs, Cultivation Technique inheritances, and heavenly and earthly treasures, could all be found in these big auctions.


    After arriving at the Jiuxiao Mountain auction venue, Lu Changsheng took out the invitation he had bought early.


    ¡°Esteemed cultivator, you hold a box invitation, please follow me!¡±


    A maid with a fair and delicate face and a cheerful smile invited Lu Changshsheng to the second floor of the venue.


    ¡°Inside the box, the privacy of the guests is absolutely confidential, and after you win an item, it will be sent directly to the box for the transaction¡­¡±


    The maid led the way while introducing the facilities and rules of the auction venue.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.


    He had understood these aspects earlier.


    The box was not only much more comfortable, but it also guaranteed a degree of privacy.


    ¡°As expected of the Immortal City, even a small auction here is busier than the long-anticipated auction in the Red Leaf Valley Market back then.¡±


    Lu Changsheng settled into his box seat, overlooking the entire auction and observing the packed positions on the first floor.


    Mostly Energy Refining Late Stage cultivators.


    And there were quite a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators.


    ¡°Dong¡ª¡ª¡±


    About an hour later, with the loud sound of a gong, a tall woman dressed in red, mature and alluring, stepped onto the stage.


    ¡°Thank you all for your presence¡­ The auction now begins, and I wish all fellow cultivators here can acquire their desired items¡­¡±


    ¡°The first auction item¡ªa lower grade Spiritual Artifact ¡®River Crossbow¡¯, with effects such as attacking enemies, breaking spells, and breaking seals, and it can be activated with Spirit Stones without consuming mana¡­ The starting bid is two thousand Spirit Stones¡­..¡±


    The woman in red spoke with a soft and sweet voice, holding a small crossbow, introducing it.


    Her voice resonated clearly in everyone¡¯s ears.


    ¡°Two thousand one hundred Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Two thousand five hundred Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡­


    Although this was a lower grade Spiritual Artifact.


    Being able to appear in the auction meant it was indeed a fine piece.


    Being able to be activated without consuming one¡¯s own mana meant that Energy Refining Late Stage cultivators could use it.


    ¡°Two thousand nine hundred Spirit Stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng called out a price.


    This Spiritual Artifact was naturally of no use to him.


    But it was just right for Lu Miaoge, who was at the peak of her Energy Refining stage and practiced a water attribute Cultivation Technique, it would be suitable for self-defense.


    Moreover, since he was out, he naturally had to bring small gifts back home for his wives and children.


    After a few bids, Lu Changsheng won it for three thousand eight hundred Spirit Stones.


    It wasn¡¯t too expensive, but it wasn¡¯t cheap either.


    ¡°Guest, here is the Spiritual Artifact you won.¡±


    Shortly after, a maid came into the box through a hidden passage, carrying a tray.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng picked up the crossbow and played with it briefly.


    He knew that this Spiritual Artifact could be easily activated by Energy Refining Cultivators through the nourishment of Middle Grade Spirit Stones and regular care.


    If the energy stored inside was depleted, it would be much more difficult to activate.


    After paying the Spirit Stones, he put the crossbow away. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Ice Heart Elixir can assist in breaking through bottlenecks in ice attribute Cultivation Technique practices and has the effects of suppressing Heart Demons and treating fire attribute injuries. There are a total of ten, with each starting at five hundred Spirit Stones¡­¡±


    The coquettish voice of the woman in red continued to permeate the auction venue, ringing in everyone¡¯s ears.


    Lu Changsheng, lounging lazily on the soft chair, casually looked around.


    Unless it was a Third Rank elixir or some rare medicines, he was generally uninterested.


    ¡°Ah, this¡­¡±


    As Lu Changsheng was idly gazing around, he suddenly saw a cultivator in the corner of the first floor.


    The cultivator was looking at the woman on stage with burning eyes, engaging in sleazy behavior¡­


    ¡°Damn¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng cursed under his breath, his face showing the expression of an old man concentrating on his phone.


    He hadn¡¯t expected to see such an outrageous scene at an auction.


    But this person was also incredibly bold and apparently unafraid of death.


    After all, the woman on stage was not just for show.


    She was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!


    And this man was only at the Energy Refining Late Stage.


    ¡°Perhaps this is what makes it thrilling for him.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t understand the man¡¯s thoughts, shook his head and quickly averted his gaze, looking back at the shapely and voluptuous woman in red on the stage.


    The auction continued.


    It must be said, the quality of this auction was indeed good.


    Mostly it featured rare elixirs, magic artifacts, heavenly and earthly treasures, and young Spiritual Beasts not often seen.


    During the proceedings, there were also some Cultivation Techniques and secret skills of Cultivation realms.


    However, the techniques only reached High Grade Cultivation Techniques, and the skill inheritances were at most Second-tier Top Level.


    ¡°It seems that Cultivation Technique inheritances and advanced skills are tightly controlled everywhere, rarely leaking out.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused internally.


    As each item was auctioned off.


    Finally, an auction item caught the attention of the languid Lu Changsheng, energizing his spirit.


    ¡°Purple Thunder Spirit Wood, this Spirit Wood ranks at Third Rank Middle Grade, can be used in medicine, formation, making Spiritual Artifacts, treasures, or crafting talismans¡­ The starting bid is four thousand Spirit Stones.¡±


    The seductive voice of the woman in red continued detailing the auction item, adding some color to the otherwise monotonous auction and keeping it from being too dull.


    ¡°Third Rank Middle Grade Spirit Wood, this auction trip wasn¡¯t in vain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the piece of Spirit Wood and sat up slightly.


    His primary purpose in coming to Jiuxiao Immortal City was to purchase more Third Rank Talisman Making materials.


    But Third Rank materials were very rare.


    He had almost scoured the entire Inner City District and had only managed to buy about ten portions of Third Rank Lower Grade Talisman Making materials and a piece of Third Rank Lower Grade Spirit Wood.

 Chapter 265: Special Monster Core, Minor Forbidden Formation! (2)

    Now this piece of Third Rank Middle Grade Spiritual Wood, fashioned into Talisman Skin, used to nurture Treasure Talismans, could cultivate Third Rank Middle Grade Spirit Talismans, and he deemed it absolutely necessary to obtain.¡°Four thousand and five hundred Spirit Stones!¡±


    Inside the first floor of the hall, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator immediately placed a bid.


    ¡°Five thousand Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Five thousand one hundred Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Five thousand three hundred Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡­


    ¡°Six thousand Spirit Stones!¡±


    Noticing that fewer people were bidding, Lu Changsheng also called out an offer.


    ¡°Six thousand one hundred Spirit Stones.¡±


    Inside a certain private box, a bid was called out.


    ¡°Six thousand five hundred Spirit Stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to bid.


    ¡°Six thousand six hundred Spirit Stones!¡±


    This voice seemed to be gritting its teeth.


    Because the price of Third Rank Middle Grade Spiritual Wood was around five to six thousand Spirit Stones.


    However, this piece of Spiritual Wood bore the attribute of lightning, making it quite rare, and happened to be suitable for him to refine a treasure.


    ¡°Seven thousand Spirit Stones!¡±


    Lu Changsheng declared, unruffled.


    Although it was a significant overbid,


    for him, as long as he could craft it into a Talisman, it was all worth it.


    Once this price was announced, nobody else in the other private boxes placed any further bids. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, among Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators like Lu Changsheng who were wealthy, there really weren¡¯t many.


    Soon, a maid delivered a length of Purple Veined Spiritual Wood several feet long.


    The Spiritual Wood was covered in purple lightning patterns and a faint Spiritual Light circulated within, extremely extraordinary.


    ¡°Not bad.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the piece of Purple Thunder Spirit Wood and revealed a faint smile on his face.


    If the wood was made into Third Rank Talisman Skin, it could be used to draw some Third Rank thunder-aspect Talismans.


    After paying the Spirit Stones, he continued to watch the items being introduced on the stage.


    ¡°Second Rank Middle Grade Formation ¡®Wild Wind Fierce Fire Array¡¯, Array Plate, one hundred and eight Array Flags all intact, simple to manipulate, can unleash wild winds and fierce fires. Even a Foundation Establishment Cultivator would find it very troublesome¡­ suitable for defending a cave dwelling or trapping Demon Beasts. Starting bid, five thousand Spirit Stones¡­¡±


    This Formation Tool caught Lu Changsheng¡¯s attention as quite decent.


    However, the range of this Formation was too small, only a hundred feet.


    Only suitable for guarding a cave dwelling or spiritual field.


    It could not serve as a Family¡¯s Great Formation.


    So he did not participate in the auction.


    Nevertheless, this Formation Tool was auctioned off for a huge sum of nine thousand Spirit Stones.


    ¡°Next, we will introduce the highlight of today¡¯s auction.¡±


    Half a quarter-hour later into the auction, on stage, a woman in a red dress held up a Deep Blue Crystal Core and began introducing, ¡°A Second Rank special Monster Core, can replace a Heavenly Spirit Fruit, to be used as a supplement in the Foundation Establishment Elixir¡­ starting bid, eight thousand Spirit Stones.¡±


    Mount Morality Immortal stood majestic and grand.


    It stood at the center of the Central Divine Continent, like a colossal pillar supporting the heavens.


    In fact, for tens of thousands of years, the Daode Immortal Sect had been situated upon this mountain, overlooking all beings from its lofty height.


    However, today.


    The pillar that countless cultivators of the Central Divine Continent looked up to, was now ¡®submerged¡¯ in surging vital energy.


    The sound of rushing water echoed.


    Brilliant and shocking vital energy, mighty and overwhelming, collided fiercely with the Sect Protection Array of Mount Morality Immortal.


    At every instant, a vast amount of vital energy evaporated while also causing numerous sections of the Sect Protection Array to collapse.


    Still.


    The ¡®submerging¡¯ vital energy engulfing Mount Morality Immortal did not show any signs of slowing, seeming endless and boundless.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Has someone dared to attack the Daode Immortal Sect?¡±


    ¡°This red vastness is the power of vital energy? How can there be such immense vital energy?¡±


    Most of the Daode Immortal Sect disciples had yet to react.


    Just moments ago, they were cultivating in their own caves, and the next, they felt terrifying fluctuations coming from the direction of the Cloud Mist Blessed Land.


    Then.


    This was the scene they were faced with now.


    The grand Mount Morality Immortal had been ¡®submerged¡¯ in surging vital energy, and at this moment, countless formations within the mountain were activated, resisting the erosion of the vital energy.


    ¡°Did it hold?¡±


    Upon seeing this, Sect Leader Mu Qingliu, not knowing why, felt a sigh of relief deep inside.


    Jun Wuji¡­.


    Mu Qingliu¡¯s expression was grave as he looked towards the depths of the red ocean. He could feel that Jun Wuji was there, silently watching Mount Morality Immortal.


    They would mostly rely on luck in the outer areas,


    or encounter such Demon Beasts in other mountain ranges and obtain special Monster Cores.


    ¡°Using a Second Rank Monster Core instead of a Heavenly Spirit Fruit to concoct a Foundation Establishment Elixir requires only minor adjustments to the recipe and Alchemy techniques.¡±


    ¡°If I acquire this Second Rank special Monster Core, I could completely gather supplementary ingredients myself and concoct three Foundation Establishment Elixirs.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused internally, preparing to win this Second Rank special Monster Core.


    Though he did not need a Foundation Establishment Elixir for himself,


    nobody would consider a rare item like the Foundation Establishment Elixir to be too plenty.


    Not only could it be used by his wives, concubines, and children,


    but it could also be traded for rare treasures of heaven and earth.


    In the Cultivation World, Foundation Establishment Elixirs could be considered top-grade currency.


    ¡°Eight thousand five hundred Spirit Stones!¡± A voice immediately made a bid.


    ¡°Eight thousand six hundred Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Eight thousand eight hundred Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡­


    Many cultivators present were interested in this ¡®Second Rank special Monster Core.¡¯


    Energy Refining Cultivators wished for this special Monster Core to hire someone to concoct a Foundation Establishment Elixir for them.


    Foundation Establishment Cultivators had junior family members.


    And before long, the price of this Monster Core exceeded ten thousand.


    ¡°Twelve thousand Spirit Stones!¡±


    At that moment, an aged yet authoritative voice sounded, directly raising the bid by one thousand Spirit Stones.


    Simultaneously, a window in this private box opened,


    allowing people to see through the window an old man with grey hair, a square face, and a dignified appearance.


    ¡°So it¡¯s Master He!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s said that Master He is exceptionally skilled in using Monster Cores to concoct Foundation Establishment Elixirs, capable of ensuring at least one Elixir per batch, and two Elixirs with normal performance.¡±


    ¡°If Master He purchases this Monster Core, there will be Foundation Establishment Elixirs available at the auction in two and a half years.¡±


    ¡°Greetings to Master He!¡±


    Many in the crowd turned to look at the private box, recognizing this dignified elder.


    They knew he was a famous Alchemy Master from the Jiuxiao Marketplace.

 Chapter 266: Special Monster Core, Minor Forbidden Formation! (3)

    ¡°`Master He truly commands great respect, with many Foundation Establishment Cultivators giving up the competition one after another.


    Even quite a few people called out greetings, planning to visit Master He after the event, bringing along auxiliary materials in hopes of requesting a Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    ¡°Thirteen thousand Spirit Stones!¡±


    But Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t care in the slightest, showing no regard for Master He, he called out his bid.


    The moment this voice rang out, the other people in the venue turned their gaze towards the private box where Lu Changsheng was seated. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Thirteen thousand five hundred Spirit Stones!¡±


    Master He also looked towards the private box where Lu Changsheng was, snorted coldly, and raised the bid by five hundred Spirit Stones.


    The price of a Foundation Establishment Elixir is around twenty thousand Spirit Stones.


    The price of this Monster Core, plus the auxiliary materials, comes to about twenty thousand Spirit Stones.


    If it¡¯s only used to refine a single Foundation Establishment Elixir, there¡¯s hardly any profit to be made.


    However, for Alchemists, many times being able to break even isn¡¯t too bad.


    After all, each alchemy session is also a chance to accumulate experience and improve proficiency.


    ¡°Fifteen thousand Spirit Stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng directly made a substantial increase to the bid.


    With Second Rank alchemy skills at his disposal, he was confident that he could refine three Foundation Establishment Elixirs.


    Even amongst the three Foundation Establishment Elixirs, one could be a Supreme Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    Thus, he was determined to win this special Monster Core.


    ¡°Fellow Daoist, I am He Mao¡­¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng bidding like this, Master He said coldly.


    ¡°What, can one use their status to oppress others at an auction?


    Lu Changsheng spoke indifferently.


    At these words, He Mao¡¯s face turned from green to white.


    He was, after all, a prominent figure in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Even revealing his identity, the price for this Monster Core was about at its limit.


    Unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng was giving him no face at all.


    He gritted his teeth and bid: ¡°Sixteen thousand Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Seventeen thousand Spirit Stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke calmly.


    ¡°Eighteen thousand Spirit Stones.¡±


    Master He continued to bid.


    ¡°Twenty thousand Spirit Stones!¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke out blandly.


    Facing this situation, Master He stopped bidding.


    Although he had a fifty percent chance of refining two Foundation Establishment Elixirs,


    collecting auxiliary materials and the time and effort spent on alchemy wasn¡¯t worth a higher bid.


    Moreover,


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s bids, which showed no regard for Master He¡¯s status, made him cautious, not wanting to offend him.


    ¡°Who is this person, actually spending twenty thousand Spirit Stones to buy this special Monster Core?¡±


    ¡°The price of a Foundation Establishment Elixir is just that, could this person also be an Alchemy Master, or perhaps he knows an Alchemy Master.¡±


    ¡°How is that possible, where would so many Alchemy Masters come from!¡±


    ¡°Right, there are only so many renowned Alchemy Masters in Immortal City.¡±


    ¡°Maybe he just needs this special Monster Core, like for helping a spirit beast to advance.¡±


    In the venue, the high price fetched by this Monster Core stirred up quite a bit of discussion.


    After all, usually, the price for a special Monster Core maxes out at fifteen thousand Spirit Stones.


    Shortly after, the Second Rank special Monster Core was delivered.


    After Lu Changsheng examined it, he stored it away in a jade box.


    In the Cultivation World, many heavenly and earthly treasures must be stored in special treasure boxes; otherwise, they will leak spiritual energy.


    After the auction of the Second Rank Monster Core ended, Lu Changsheng lost interest in the subsequent items and did not participate.


    Besides, having spent more than thirty thousand Spirit Stones at this auction on three items and flaunting his wealth, he might attract unwanted attention.


    ¡°Fellow Daoists, the auction has now concluded, and next is the exchange meeting, the free trade segment.¡±


    ¡°Interested Daoists may head to the side hall.¡±


    The woman in the red dress spoke, declaring the auction over.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng spoke to the auction¡¯s maid, expressing his interest in participating in the exchange meeting.


    This was one of his reasons for attending the auction.


    Within the Cultivation World, many cultivators obtain rare heavenly and earthly treasures and prefer not to sell them for Spirit Stones.


    Instead, they engage in bartering to seek the items they need.


    Upon hearing this, the maid asked Lu Changsheng if he needed to conceal his identity.


    The venue provided capes and masks.


    ¡°Truly fitting of Immortal City, such thorough arrangements.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this, picked up a cape and mask.


    However, this set of mask and cape required three hundred Spirit Stones.


    Lu Changsheng made his way to the side hall through a secret passage.


    Upon entering the hall, he perceived that a certain formation was in place that could affect others¡¯ divine senses.


    Combined with the mask and cape, one¡¯s identity could hardly be discerned.


    However, in the side hall, only about half of the people had chosen to conceal their identities.


    Many openly revealed their true appearances.


    Presumably, these individuals either had lived in Jiuxiao Immortal City for a long time or weren¡¯t afraid of being targeted.


    A quarter hour later, when the side hall gathered around forty to fifty people, the exchange meeting officially began.


    The way of trading was straightforward: each person spoke in turn to present the resources they were selling or to specify what they wanted to buy.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment spiritual object ¡®Earthly Gang Qi¡¯ to trade for a Gold attribute Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object, ¡®Radiant Primordial Gold Qi¡¯ preferred, can also add Spirit Stones¡­¡±


    ¡°An Exquisite Level Qi Cultivation Technique to exchange for a Divine Consciousness Technique, or can be traded for another technique of the same level, of course, if someone offers enough Spirit Stones, I would sell¡­¡±


    ¡°Transforming Dragon Ginseng, a rare Second Rank Spiritual Medicine that can serve as an auxiliary for Foundation Establishment Elixirs, to exchange for a Youth-Preserving Elixir¡­¡±


    One after another, people voiced their offerings.


    ¡°This exchange meeting surely has some good items on hand.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the people and mused to himself.


    For instance, that Transforming Dragon Ginseng seemed excellent to him as it is one of the main auxiliary ingredients for a Foundation Establishment Elixir; later, he would ask the other party if they were willing to sell for Spirit Stones.


    Just then, a woman in a blue dress spoke up.


    ¡°Near Third Rank Formation inheritance, an Inverted Five Elements Formation set for a forbidding magic artifact, or I can set up a Second Rank Formation for someone, in exchange for Yin-cold attribute Spiritual Medicine, any heavenly or earthly treasures, the more the merrier.¡±


    ¡°`

 Chapter 267: Purchase Completed, Dragon Roar Physique!

    As the lady in the blue dress spoke, many eyes in the hall turned towards her.Lu Changsheng also showed surprise, looking at the blue-dressed woman.


    An almost Third Rank Formation inheritance!


    A complete set of the Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯s restricted artifacts!


    Both of these items were incredibly rare.


    Especially the artifacts for the Inverted Five Elements Formation!


    This Formation was quite famous.


    Even Lu Changsheng, with his limited knowledge of formations, had heard of it.


    It belonged to the Second-tier Top Level Formations.


    It was known as the ¡°Miniature Forbidden Formation.¡±


    Apart from its average coverage area and lack of offensive capabilities, it was first-rate in defense, concealment, illusion, confusion, restriction, and trapping enemies.


    Logically, such a powerful Formation would decisively not be possible to set up with mere Formation artifacts.


    It would require an Array Master skilled in this Formation to spend months at a location, consuming vast amounts of labor and resources to establish it.


    Yet at this moment, the woman in the blue dress claimed to possess a set of restricted Formation artifacts for the Inverted Five Elements Formation, which was astonishing.


    ¡°This set of ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation Artifacts¡¯ is just a simplified version. Relying on the Formation artifacts, it can only unleash one-tenth of the Formation¡¯s full power,¡± explained the lady in the blue dress, seeing the many gazes upon her. Her eyes clear, her expression tranquil and elegant.


    ¡°No wonder.¡±


    ¡°That explains it.¡±


    Upon hearing her words, many in the audience showed a look of realization on their faces.


    However, there were also many with calm expressions, evidently already aware of this fact.


    ¡°It seems this lady is also a well-known Array Master in Jiuxiao Immortal City,¡± Lu Changsheng pondered inwardly as he looked at the woman in the blue dress.


    His trip to Jiuxiao Immortal City wasn¡¯t solely for purchasing goods.


    He was also considering whether he could meet any Array Masters and obtain a Formation Path inheritance to solve the issue of his Family¡¯s Great Formation in the future.


    After all, obtaining Formation Skills through the system was unpredictable.


    As for asking Xiao Xiyue to request an Array Master from Qingyun Sect, he had put that option last.


    Because having a Qingyun Sect¡¯s Array Master set up the Family Great Formation would surely result in Qingyun Sect understanding the inner workings of the Formation thoroughly.


    Therefore, his preference was to set up the Formation himself or find an Array Master elsewhere to do it.


    This lady in the blue dress held a nearly Third Rank Formation Path inheritance, was able to produce a simplified version of the ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯ artifacts, and could set up Second Rank Formations for others. Her accomplishments in the Formation Path were probably out of the ordinary.


    Lu Changsheng thought it would be worthwhile to establish a connection with her.


    Putting aside anything else, just for the ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯, in his view, it could serve as the Family¡¯s internal Great Formation.


    ¡°Fellow Daoist, may we discuss this in detail?¡± Lu Changsheng inquired of the woman in blue.


    ¡°Certainly,¡± replied the woman in blue upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, nodding slightly, her demeanor graceful.


    Immediately, the two of them moved to a private compartment.


    ¡°I¡¯d like to ask if you are able to set up a complete Inverted Five Elements Formation and a Second Rank Family Great Formation,¡± Lu Changsheng asked aloud. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Formations are categorized as standard Formations, Advanced Level Formations, and Large Formations.


    The several sets sold at the auction earlier were all standard Formations.


    You don¡¯t need to be well-versed in formations.


    They can be used simply by following the instructions provided with the Formation artifacts.


    Formations like the Inverted Five Elements Formation fall into the category of Advanced Level Formations.


    They can¡¯t be established with Formation artifacts alone; an Array Master must set them up.


    As for Formations that envelop an entire Family Spirit Land, they are considered Large Formations.


    These are the most difficult.


    Many Second Rank Array Masters may not be able to set up even a Low Grade Second Rank Family Great Formation.


    Even if they can set it up, the power and effectiveness are often quite average.


    ¡°I can set up both a complete ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯ and a Second Rank Large Formation,¡± said the woman in the blue dress.


    ¡°But these two Formations require too much time, and now my life is less than a year, so I do not take on such Large Formations,¡± she said with a beautiful face, appearing somewhat surprised by the inquiry, and spoke softly.


    She mentioned her life expectancy was less than a year with a calm and composed demeanor.


    ¡°Less than a year left to live?¡± Lu Changsheng replied with some surprise.


    Upon closer inspection, he noticed that indeed the woman¡¯s appearance wasn¡¯t very healthy.


    It seemed she had some health issues and needed Yin-cold attribute Spiritual Medicines or heavenly treasures to extend her life.


    ¡°Do you have any Yin-cold items?¡±


    ¡°If Fellow Daoist possesses some rare Yin-cold treasure that can extend my life, even a Second Rank Middle Grade Great Formation, I could set up for you,¡± the woman in the blue dress said to Lu Changsheng, her voice crisp.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any Yin-cold treasures, but I am an Alchemist capable of refining Second Rank Ice Cloud Elixirs and Ice Soul Elixirs,¡± Lu Changsheng responded.


    ¡°I wonder if those would help you?¡±


    Both Elxir Medicines were of Upper Grade within the Second Rank.


    If she needed Yin-cold Spiritual Medicine, these two Elixir Medicines should be helpful.


    ¡°Common Yin-cold Elixir Medicines I¡¯ve taken too many of, and now they no longer work on me,¡± the woman in the blue dress uttered, shaking her head gently upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    Her beauty was not stunning but could be described as elegant and graceful.


    However, in every move she made, there was a sense of grace and serenity.


    ¡°Taken too many Elixir Medicines,¡± Lu Changsheng murmured, his brow slightly furrowed.


    He knew that after consuming too much of a certain type of Elixir Medicine, Elixir Toxicity could occur, the body could build resistance, thereby diminishing the effectiveness of the medicines.


    He initially thought to request her to set up a Formation or exchange for her almost Third Rank inheritance using Elixir Medicines.


    Now it seemed that as an Array Master, she had likely tried many methods to extend her life to no avail.


    ¡°May I inquire what is the reason for your limited lifespan of less than a year?¡± Lu Changsheng asked.


    He was willing to get to know someone with her level of formation expertise.

 Chapter 268: Purchase Completed, Dragon Roar Physique! (2)

    If he could solve her body¡¯s problem, he might not only be able to ask her to set up a formation, S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.but also possibly invite her to his home to preside as a Guest Elder.


    ¡°I possess the Dragon Roar Physique; during my breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, excessive yang energy burst forth, leading to an imbalance between yin and yang in my body, withering meridians and Dantian, and my life is not long. I can only rely on yin-cold attribute spiritual medicines and heavenly materials to extend my life,¡±


    the woman in the blue dress said calmly.


    This situation of hers was no secret in Jiuxiao Immortal City, so she spoke about it openly.


    ¡°Dragon Roar Physique!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was surprised to hear this.


    Due to previously researching Bai Ling¡¯s bodily condition,


    he had thoroughly supplemented his knowledge on spiritual bodies.


    He happened to know about the Dragon Roar Physique.


    It is a rare recessive constitution.


    The spiritual body will awaken gradually with growth and cultivation.


    During the awakening process, one will have robust yang energy and powerful blood, similar to a dragon, making rapid progress in cultivation. It is indeed a top-level spiritual body.


    However, this spiritual body has a disadvantage.


    It is only suitable for males!


    If a female possesses this spiritual body, as she cultivates, the yang energy will become increasingly overwhelming, resulting in an imbalance of yin and yang, yang energy consuming the body, and the withering of meridians and Dantian.


    Unexpectedly, the woman before him was a female with the Dragon Roar Physique.


    This made Lu Changsheng feel regretful.


    If a male had this spiritual body, he would probably soar to the heavens and have a limitless future.


    ¡°That is to say, this Dragon Roar Physique is caused by an excess of yang energy, leading to an imbalance of yin and yang inside the body,¡±


    ¡°If one uses the ¡®Dragon Invocation Technique¡¯ to harvest and plunder this yang energy, or even plunder the very origin of the Dragon Roar Physique¡¯s spiritual body, would it not solve the condition of the Dragon Roar Physique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused in thought.


    He suddenly remembered the ¡®Yin Yang Harmony Technique¡¯ he once acquired,


    which contains a cultivation method called the ¡®Dragon Invocation Technique¡¯.


    This technique is extremely domineering.


    It can not only harvest the female cultivator¡¯s vital essence and true yin,


    but if the female cultivator has a special spiritual body, it can also harvest the core of her spiritual body¡¯s unique characteristics.


    Now, hearing the words of the woman in the blue dress, he pondered whether he could use this method to solve her Dragon Roar Physique problem and extend her life.


    ¡°If I were to extend her life, solving the Dragon Roar Physique issue, it wouldn¡¯t be too much to ask her to become a Guest Elder for my child¡¯s mother, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng reflected inwardly while strategizing.


    Although the woman in front of him was just above average in appearance, not an absolute beauty,


    beautiful exteriors are a dime a dozen.


    At his level, appearance had become a secondary consideration.


    As long as she wasn¡¯t ugly, just looking pleasant to the eye was enough.


    Moreover, she had an exceptional temperament, and was not just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, but also an Array Master.


    These three qualities greatly surpassed countless stunning beauties.


    If he could bring her home, it would be a significant boost.


    He was planning to build a cultivation family; he needed help, it couldn¡¯t all depend on himself.


    ¡°Does Fellow Daoist know how to resolve this constitution?¡±


    The woman in the blue dress looked at Lu Changsheng lost in thought, ripples appearing in her calm, clear eyes like a tranquil lake.


    She had started her cultivation journey at a young age under a unique individual.


    In cultivation and the Formation Path, she had exceptional talent and had always had a smooth journey.


    But, to her utmost surprise, when she was breaking through to Foundation Establishment, the long-hidden Dragon Roar Physique erupted, nearly costing her life.


    To extend her life and resolve the issue of the Dragon Roar Physique, she traveled far and wide to Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    She even spent countless Spirit Stones and heavenly materials to invite a Nascent Soul Immortal from the city to diagnose her condition.


    But after examining, the Nascent Soul Immortal also expressed regret.


    He said that at this point, it was beyond saving.


    If she hadn¡¯t embarked on cultivation, she could have lived her life peacefully.


    But she didn¡¯t just cultivate; she also made it to Foundation Establishment.


    Despite this, she chose not to give up.


    Depending on her mastery of formations, she earned Spirit Stones in the city, purchasing various spiritual medicines and heavenly materials to preserve her life.


    So, as long as there was a chance, an opportunity to extend her life, she was unwilling to give up.


    ¡°Ye has a secret technique that might solve Fellow Daoist¡¯s problem.¡±


    ¡°However, I haven¡¯t brought the technique with me right now; may I contact you in a couple of days?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked into her shining eyes and said after a brief pause.


    Although the ¡®Dragon Invocation Technique,¡¯ in theory, could solve her Dragon Roar Physique issue,


    he couldn¡¯t guarantee it with absolute certainty.


    After all, it involved the spiritual body, which isn¡¯t that simple.


    And this method of resolution was somewhat abrupt, making it hard to believe.


    So, Lu Changsheng planned to bring out the Dragon Invocation Technique later on, pay her a visit, and let her review it before discussing the details of the transaction further.


    ¡°My name is Ling Zixiao. Later, Fellow Daoist can find me at ¡®Zi Xiao Array Formations Shop¡¯ in the city,¡±


    Ling Zixiao replied with an elegant smile.


    ¡°Very well, in a few days, Ye shall visit Fellow Daoist Ling,¡±


    Lu Changsheng made a gesture of respect.


    He thought that since she didn¡¯t conceal her identity, she must indeed be a resident of Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Later, he could also inquire through the Hundred Dawn Chamber about her general character.


    Immediately afterward, the two left the private room and continued participating in the trading event.


    During the process, Lu Changsheng announced the items he wanted to purchase,


    successfully acquiring the last material needed for the Ninety-Nine Profound Truth Strategy and several portions of Third Rank Spiritual Blood.


    The only disappointment was that the Foundation Establishment Elixir¡¯s main auxiliary ingredient, Transforming Dragon Ginseng, had been traded away by someone else.


    ¡­


    ¡°This trip to the Immortal City can be considered a complete success,¡±


    After the trading event ended, Lu Changsheng walked out of the auction venue, breathed a sigh of relief.


    During his more than a month in Jiuxiao Immortal City,


    he purchased all materials for Third Rank Talisman Making, the Ninety-Nine Profound Truth Strategy, and the gentle Spiritual Blood needed for his daughter Lu Wangshu to awaken her Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.

 Chapter 269: Purchase Completed, Dragon Roar Physique! (3)

    He even inadvertently acquired a special Second Rank Monster Core.The only thing to mention is that the materials for making Third Rank Talismans are a bit scarce.


    ¡°However, to draw a Third Rank Talisman, I still lack a Third-Rank Talisman brush.¡±


    ¡°If I don¡¯t have one, I¡¯ll have to make do with a Second-tier Top Level Talisman brush.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered to himself.


    The Talisman brush he currently uses is of Second Rank high-grade quality.


    It is naturally no problem to use it for making Second Rank Talismans.


    But if I want to make Third Rank Talismans, I must upgrade the Talisman brush.


    Yet, in Jiuxiao Immortal City, there are no Third-Rank Talisman brushes for sale.


    So, he planned to collect the bounty from the Heavenly Sword Sect tomorrow to see if there might be a Third-Rank Talisman brush available.


    Lu Changsheng went to the Hundred Dawn Chamber and spent eight hundred Spirit Stones to buy detailed information about Ling Zixiao from the ¡®Zi Xiao Formation Pavillion¡¯.


    Fifth Grade Spiritual Root, at the early stages of Foundation Establishment.


    Three years ago, she came to Jiuxiao Immortal City alone.


    Relying on her high-grade Second Rank Formation skills, she earned Spirit Stones by setting up formations for others.


    But because of her Dragon Roar Physique, she has been constantly seeking various Yin-cold attribute Spiritual Medicines and treasures of heaven and earth.


    The information also mentioned that it was estimated Ling Zixiao could only live for another half a year.


    ¡°In just three years, she has made a name for herself in Jiuxiao Immortal City through her knowledge of formations, which is indeed extraordinary.¡±


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the setback of the Dragon Roar Physique, this woman would likely have the potential to reach Core Formation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself as he read through the information about Ling Zixiao.


    He gained some understanding of this woman.


    He knew that such a woman was not the naive and innocent type.


    If he wanted her to be the mother of his child, it would not be easy.


    He did not think too much about it and returned home to take out two Technique Jade Slips.


    Through his Divine Sense, he imprinted the secret technique ¡°Dragon Invocation Technique¡± into the two Technique Jade Slips.


    After all, in a trade like this, you definitely couldn¡¯t let someone see the entire secret technique at once.


    So he split the technique into two parts and imprinted it onto two Jade Slips.


    ¡°This woman, under the backlash of Yang Qi due to the Dragon Roar Physique, can only rely on Yin-cold Spiritual Medicines to prolong her life. Now that her lifespan is less than a year, her physical condition is probably not very optimistic. Relying solely on the ¡®Dragon Invocation Technique¡¯ to plunder Yang Qi and the Origin Source of the Spiritual Body is likely not enough to solve the problem.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, the Dragon Invocation Technique is incredibly domineering and is an Energy Drain Technique, which inflicts considerable harm on the body of a female cultivator¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of her situation, his eyes narrowing slightly.


    He took out another Technique Jade Slip and imprinted several secret techniques into it.


    If she was willing to become the mother of his child, Lu Changsheng was also willing to pay a certain price to help her as much as possible.


    After all, she was indeed a rare talent worth paying a certain price for.


    The next morning.


    Lu Changsheng left Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    He changed his identity and appearance, reissued an identity plaque, and went to the Enforcement Hall of Jiuxiao Mountain to collect the bounty.


    Now that the auction had ended, and he had almost finished purchasing the items he needed.


    There was no need to delay the bounty on these two Robber Cultivators any longer.


    Upon arriving at the Enforcement Hall, Lu Changsheng declared he had slain the ¡®Male and Female Demon Duo¡¯ on the wanted list, and immediately a disciple of the Enforcement Hall led him to a side hall.


    Lu Changsheng took out the coffins from his Storage Bag, opened the coffin lids, revealing the corpses of the two Robber Cultivators.


    The disciple first took out a white pearl and placed it on the foreheads of the two, quietly sensing.


    He then released a Demon Beast that sniffed at the two bodies.


    After confirming their identities, he asked Lu Changsheng to wait and called an Executor from the Enforcement Hall.


    ¡°Indeed, these are the Male and Female Demon Duo, Fang Qianduan and Huang Qixia.¡±


    ¡°Fellow Daoist, by slaying these two the bounty totals forty-eight thousand, each point of bounty money can be exchanged for one Spirit Stone, or for equivalent value in Elixir Medicines, Magic Artifacts, secret techniques, or treasures of heaven and earth,¡± the Executor said to Lu Changsheng after inspecting the bodies.


    ¡°Forty-eight thousand in bounty money,¡± Lu Changsheng responded with a slight nod.


    He acknowledged that the two were worth forty-eight thousand Spirit Stones.


    It was not a very high amount.


    But it was not small either.


    Moreover, such bounty money could be exchanged for many scarce commodities not available on the market.


    It was not something that could be measured with a one-to-one Spirit Stone conversion.


    ¡°Do you have a Third-Rank Talisman brush for exchange?¡± Lu Changsheng asked aloud.


    ¡°A Third-Rank Talisman brush?¡±


    The shopkeeper hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, was somewhat surprised.


    Because talisman pens, unlike other magic artifacts,


    did not possess combat capabilities aside from talisman making.


    They were needed only by talisman masters.


    It was also rare for people to exchange for a third-rank talisman pen.


    ¡°Are you a third-rank talisman master?¡±


    The shopkeeper asked, his tone now more polite.


    Even within the Heavenly Sword Sect, they would treat a third-rank talisman master as an honored guest, offering them a guest elder¡¯s stipend.


    ¡°Elder is joking, I am merely acquainted with a second-rank talisman master and wish to gift them a third-rank talisman pen,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said indifferently.


    ¡°We have third-rank talisman pens.¡±


    Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper asked no further questions.


    He immediately took out an album, which displayed several third-rank talisman pens.


    However, these talisman pens were all quite expensive.


    The cheapest ones cost fifty thousand in bounties.


    ¡°Elder, is there any way to make up the remaining bounties besides completing more bounty tasks?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired.


    If that was the case, he found it rather troublesome.


    ¡°If you¡¯re only short two thousand in bounties, you can pay four thousand spirit stones, and I¡¯ll make up the difference for you,¡±


    the shopkeeper stated.


    ¡°Two spirit stones for one bounty, that¡¯s fucking extortion!¡±


    Lu Changsheng cursed inwardly upon hearing this.


    But the thought of undertaking tasks for a mere two thousand bounties did not appeal to him.


    After all, finding criminals wasn¡¯t so easy.


    ¡°Thank you for your trouble, Elder.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out four thousand spirit stones and exchanged them for the cheapest third-rank talisman pen.


    For him, a third-rank low-quality talisman pen would suffice for a long period.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that someone would exchange for a talisman pen; it¡¯s quite rare.¡±


    After Lu Changsheng had left, the shopkeeper shook his head slightly.


    Most bounty hunters would use their bounties to exchange for rare elixir medicines or some sort of exotic treasure.


    Few people exchanged for magic artifacts.


    Let alone talisman pens.


    But he didn¡¯t pay it much mind.


    ¡°Finally, everything is ready.¡±


    ¡°Later, I can try drawing a third-rank spirit talisman.¡±


    ¡°If I use the third-rank spirit talisman as the main and supplement it with second-rank spirit talismans, the power of the talisman formation could go up another level.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was not too grieved about parting with his four thousand spirit stones.


    After all, money is meant to be spent. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He left Jiuxiao Immortal City, changed his identity, and arrived at the ¡®Zi Xiao Formation Shop¡¯ in the Inner City District.


    ¡°May I ask what the customer would like to purchase?¡±


    As soon as he entered, he was greeted.


    ¡°I have an appointment with Ling fellow daoist; please notify them,¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke.


    He did not conceal his cultivation aura, so upon hearing his request, the shopkeeper was very cordial and invited him to sit and wait to the side, then went upstairs to inform.


    Before long,


    a woman dressed in a light blue skirt, her appearance elegant and calm, with a graceful figure, Ling Zixiao, descended from upstairs.


    ¡°Fellow Daoist Ling, we had an agreement at yesterday¡¯s auction, hence my visit today,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, greeting Ling Zixiao with a clasped hand.


    ¡°Please, fellow Daoist.¡±


    Ling Zixiao, recognizing Lu Changsheng¡¯s identity upon hearing him, immediately invited him with a graceful, composed smile to the guest hall on the second floor.


    Even though she was extremely eager to know about the secret technique Lu Changsheng had mentioned before that could solve her Dragon Roar Physique issue, she still maintained a calm composure like a chrysanthemum, pouring him some spiritual tea.


    ¡°Fellow Daoist Ling, you can take a look at this secret technique and see if it can solve the issue with your Dragon Roar Physique,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, after taking a sip of the spiritual tea, took out a jade slip and said.

 Chapter 270: Fell for Ling at first sight, hence wanted to become Dao companions!

    Ling Zixiao took the Technique Jade Slip and checked its contents with her Divine Sense.A moment later.


    She retracted her Mental Spirit.


    A faint blush emerged on the contours of her pretty face.


    Unexpectedly, the Cultivation Technique Lu Changsheng spoke of turned out to be a secret replenishing technique.


    ¡°Fellow Daoist, this secret technique is indeed extraordinary, and it might just resolve my Dragon Roar Physique,¡±


    ¡°However, my current condition, with Yang energy eroding my meridians and Dantian, has reached a critical stage; I fear that I can¡¯t withstand such a secret technique for replenishment¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao spoke with a soft sigh.


    She had spent three years in Jiuxiao Immortal City, seeking countless methods.


    Among them, there were methods to suppress the Dragon Roar Physique.


    But since her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, the Dragon Roar Physique erupted completely, Yang energy ravaged her body, her meridians and Dantian withered away, making it impossible to recover.


    ¡°Ling Daoist, may I take a look at your condition?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said upon hearing these words.


    He had previously speculated that Ling Zixiao, with Yang energy scorching her body and withered meridians and Dantian, might not be able to withstand the replenishment from ¡°Dragon Invocation Technique.¡±


    Therefore, he had prepared other backups.


    However, he still needed to see Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition before making a judgment.


    ¡°Please do, Fellow Daoist.¡±


    Ling Zixiao graciously rolled up her sleeves, revealing her slender wrist.


    Below her clear, jade-like wrist, one could see the pale azure, transparent veins.


    Lu Changsheng took hold of her wrist, and injected a thread of his Divine Sense and Mana to inspect her condition.


    After a short while.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows furrowed deeply.


    He knew Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition was bad.


    But he hadn¡¯t expected it to be this severe.


    Within her blood and meridians flowed an extremely Yang Qi.


    Constantly eroding her flesh, meridians, and viscera.


    As a result, her meridians were nearly withered.


    Her Foundation Establishment Mana, probably only one or two percent could be displayed.


    If she were to exert herself fully, she would likely rupture her meridians and Dantian and perish like a broken jade.


    Under such circumstances, trying to replenish through Dragon Invocation Technique posed a significant risk.


    After all, Dragon Invocation Technique is a very domineering replenishing secret technique.


    To replenish the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy and Spiritual Body Origin Source in her body was bound to damage her fundamental bodily functions.


    And Ling Zixiao¡¯s current physique was akin to a porcelain filled with cracks.


    It couldn¡¯t withstand the slightest disturbance; it would shatter upon touch.


    ¡°If ¡®Yin-Yang Nirvana Art¡¯ and ¡®Life Transference Technique¡¯ are used in conjunction with ¡®Dragon Invocation Technique,¡¯ could this condition be resolved?¡±


    Lu Changsheng released her wrist and pondered to himself.


    Although he wasn¡¯t a physician,


    He understood the effects of Cultivation Techniques.


    In his view, this method of resolving the complications brought by Dragon Invocation Technique should be feasible.


    When Lu Miaoge was at death¡¯s door, hanging by a thread, he had revived her using these two secret techniques,


    Proving that as long as there is a sliver of vitality, it should be possible.


    ¡°Fellow Daoist Ye, what do you think?¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked towards the contemplative Lu Changsheng and spoke up.


    To her, the risks of this secret technique were indeed too high.


    If Lu Changsheng claimed to have a three or four out of ten chance, then for the sake of survival, she would be willing to try.


    After all, her current state was solely maintained by spending money on life extension.


    If she couldn¡¯t find a cure, even with heaven and earth treasures prolonging her life, she wouldn¡¯t live past a year.


    ¡°Ling Daoist, your condition is even worse than I imagined.¡±


    ¡°If this secret technique were to be performed, to plunder Yang energy and Spiritual Body Origin Source would indeed be extremely dangerous,¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled softly as he spoke.


    ¡°This humble one understands. You have taken great trouble, Fellow Daoist.¡±


    ¡°If you have any Formation needs, feel free to select anything from the store.¡±


    Ling Zixiao sighed slightly upon hearing this.


    She did not show too much disappointment.


    Over the years, her various experiences had largely enabled her to maintain equanimity.


    ¡°However, Ye has not come without alternatives.¡±


    ¡°Ling Daoist may want to consider these two secret techniques as well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out two Technique Jade Slips, prepared in advance, for ¡°Yin-Yang Nirvana Art¡± and ¡°Life Transference Technique.¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Ling Zixiao¡¯s calm eyes lit up with surprise and joy.


    She hadn¡¯t expected that after Lu Changsheng examined her, there would be other options.


    This sparked hope in her, and she took the two Jade Slips from Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands to review them.


    After a long while.


    Ling Zixiao opened her eyes, in which a flicker of excitement and elation shimmered.


    These two secret techniques were exactly complementary to the Dragon Invocation Technique,


    Offering her a glimpse of hope for resolving her condition.


    However, being a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, she knew matters were not so simple.


    Firstly, one needed to be highly proficient with all three secret techniques,


    Especially with ¡°Dragon Invocation Technique¡± and ¡°Yin-Yang Nirvana Art.¡±


    Dragon Invocation Technique must be cultivated to an exceedingly high level to precisely replenish another¡¯s Spiritual Body Origin Source during replenishment,


    While Yin-Yang Nirvana Art must be cultivated to the highest realm to reverse Yin and Yang, transforming replenishment into restoration.


    Furthermore, when her life was at stake, such a person would be willing to burn their Origin Essence with ¡®Life Transference Technique,¡¯ sacrificing their own lifespan to save hers.


    For a Cultivator, lifespan is precious.


    How many Cultivators are willing to spend their own life to heal another?


    ¡°Sigh!¡±


    Ling Zixiao exhaled lightly. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She looked at Lu Changsheng with clear, lucid eyes and asked in a lilting voice, ¡°Fellow Daoist, your preparations are so thorough, surely your intention isn¡¯t simply to gain my Formation legacy or to have me set up formations, is it?¡±


    Having spent many years in Jiuxiao Immortal City, she had experienced a lot. Through these three secret techniques, she surmised Lu Changsheng came well-prepared with more than simple goals.


    ¡°Since Ling Daoist asks so, Ye will no longer beat around the bush,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a light chuckle.


    As he spoke, his body was enveloped in light, unraveling the camouflage of the Misty Sky Bead.


    Suddenly.


    The once heroic face with a touch of roughness transformed into that of a striking and elegant youth with peerless beauty and an ethereal demeanor.

 Chapter 271: Fell for Ling at first sight, hence wanted to become Dao companions! (2)

    ¡°`The young man, clad in a green robe, stood tall and straight, embodying a fresh vigor that was calming to the heart, simply by sitting still.


    ¡°I¡¯m planning to establish a family power and I need an Array Master to hold the fort.¡±


    ¡°Yesterday, I was smitten with Ling Zixiao at first sight, so I wish to form a Dao Companion bond with you, to support each other and cultivate the Great Dao together.¡±


    ¡°If Ling Daoist friend is willing, I will do everything in my power to help you resolve the issues with your Dragon Roar Physique.¡±


    ¡°Of course, if Ling Daoist friend is unwilling, I won¡¯t force the issue. These three secret techniques can be exchanged for other goods.¡±


    Lu Changsheng reverted to his true appearance, his face handsome and otherworldly, and finished the tea in his cup in one gulp before speaking out.


    After reading Ling Zixiao¡¯s message yesterday, he had been considering making her the mother of his child.


    Not only was Ling Zixiao an Array Master.


    He was preparing to establish a family.


    A family could not stand on one person alone; he couldn¡¯t handle everything by himself.


    Nowadays, cultivation, childbearing, talisman making, alchemy, and educating his children were already keeping him quite busy.


    Even if he won a formation through the system lottery, it would still consume a great deal of his time and energy.


    Moreover, once the family was established, there would be even more issues and troubles.


    Relying on the children he currently had at home would be difficult to manage.


    Therefore, many matters would eventually fall upon him as their father.


    He needed someone to share the burdens with him.


    Ling Zixiao was not just an Array Master.


    She was also a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If the family had another Foundation Establishment Cultivator, it would greatly ease his burdens.


    Moreover, Ling Zixiao had an exceptional talent and potential for improvement both in her cultivation level and the Formation Path.


    Such a talented and unattached female cultivator was a golden opportunity he intended to seize and make her the mother of his child.


    After all, given his current status, having a mere concubine to bear children was hardly an issue.


    What he needed now were wives like Xiao Xiyue and Lu Miaoge, who could not only bear children but also share worries and difficulties, build the family, and support each other on the cultivation journey ¡ª a wife, a Dao Companion.


    He saw Ling Zixiao as just that kind.


    She came to Jiuxiao Immortal City alone and made a name for herself through her mastery of formation paths.


    This spoke not just of her talent and knowledge of formations but also her acumen and abilities.


    However, this also meant she was not a naive and easily flustered girl.


    Winning her over to become the mother of his child would not be easy.


    Thus, after some thought, he decided to keep it simple and straightforward.


    Using the issue of the Dragon Roar Physique as a starting point, he proposed for them to form a Dao Companion relationship, starting from there.


    The bond between cultivators as Dao Companions is similar to that of husband and wife.


    But it¡¯s more free-spirited.


    If their Dao aligns, they support each other and advance together!


    If not, they part ways without hard feelings!


    Of course, if Ling Zixiao was unwilling.


    Or if she preferred to take the techniques to find someone else to resolve her issue, he would not press the matter.


    After all, a melon forcibly twisted off its vine is not sweet.


    This kind of Dao Companion, this kind of wife¡ªhe would not force it if it were solely for the purpose of satisfying thirst or bearing children.


    ¡°Eh!?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, upon seeing Lu Changsheng before her and hearing his words, was stunned.


    On the one hand, she was shocked at how she had failed to detect any sign of Lu Changsheng¡¯s disguise and was astonished by his transformation.


    On the other hand, Lu Changsheng¡¯s remarks caught her off-guard, leaving her astonished and unprepared.


    Although she ventured alone to Jiuxiao Immortal City and faced many challenges,


    she indeed lacked experience in matters of the heart.


    She hadn¡¯t expected that Lu Changsheng¡¯s intention was to form a Dao Companion bond with her.


    However, she was not the type to blush and be shy easily, quickly regaining her composure.


    ¡°You¡¯re quite direct, Daoist Ye.¡±


    Ling Zixiao chuckled lightly, her face reflecting a poised and elegant demeanor.


    Assessing Lu Changsheng¡¯s handsome features, she spoke, ¡°It seems that you are confident in resolving my Dragon Roar Physique issue.¡±


    ¡°I just wonder, if Daoist Ye intervenes, what is your chance of success?¡±


    Although Lu Changsheng¡¯s words were very direct,


    with a clear purpose and utilitarian nature,


    she felt more at ease because of that.


    After all, why would someone go to such lengths, at such a great cost, to resolve the issue of her Dragon Roar Physique without any motive or goal?


    Furthermore,


    for some reason, she found Lu Changsheng¡¯s current appearance and sincere speech trustworthy, which made her inexplicably trust him.


    This caused Ling Zixiao to speculate in her heart whether Lu Changsheng could be some Flower-Picking Heretic Cultivator, intending to harvest the Origin Source of her Dragon Roar Physique?


    Otherwise, why would the methods to resolve her issue all be Dual Cultivation Techniques?


    And now, with his changed appearance and a charm that seemed akin to a Bewitching Technique, it kindled a familiarity in her heart.


    She also had to admit, albeit grudgingly, that Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance was indeed that of a rare beauty.


    The features by themselves might not be perfect,


    but together, they presented an indescribable harmony, just right, making him appear handsomely dashing, without a single flaw to find.


    What attracted her most was Lu Changsheng¡¯s demeanor, which was as refreshing as a spring breeze, and his celestial-like quality.


    It was extremely comforting to behold, eliciting a favorable impression and a spontaneous desire to be in his company for a long time.


    ¡°Since Ling Daoist friend has seen these three secret techniques, you should know that theoretically, they can resolve your situation with the Dragon Roar Physique.¡±


    ¡°As for these three secret techniques, I have already mastered them to the point of perfection. With the addition of several life-saving elixirs, I am ninety percent certain that you will be safe throughout the process.¡±


    ¡°However, as to whether it can completely eradicate the Dragon Roar Physique, I cannot guarantee that, as it involves the Spiritual Body and mysteries I am not fully aware of.¡±

 Chapter 272: Fell for Ling at first sight, hence wanted to become Dao companions! (3)

    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes were profound, his expression calm as he spoke.He observed Ling Zixiao¡¯s eyes and expression.


    He knew his ploy of being a handsome man should have some effect.


    After so many years of practicing the Immortal Beauty Technique, coupled with the effect of the Peach Blossom Gu.


    His appearance and temperament, if not having reached the Immortal Beauty described in the technique,


    were at least half a step to Immortal Beauty.


    Especially the effect of the Peach Blossom Gu, which gave him an inexplicable attraction to the opposite sex.


    This kind of attractive affinity could sometimes have some nice effects.


    ¡°What does it matter if a man is a bit scheming, especially when it relies on one¡¯s own charm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    ¡°Alright, I, Ling Zixiao, am willing to become Daoist companions with you.¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked at Lu Changsheng, pondered for a moment, and then said with a delightful smile,


    like a plum blossom blooming alone in the bitter cold, offering a stunning and beautiful sight.


    ¡°Hmm, Daoist friend, don¡¯t you want to find out more about my situation?¡±


    ¡°For instance, I am skilled in such techniques, aren¡¯t you afraid I might be a Heretic Cultivator?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing Ling Zixiao agree so straightforwardly, raised his eyebrows in surprise.


    To have Ling Zixiao become the mother of his child, he had prepared some persuasions.


    After all, the Dragon Invocation Technique and the Yin Yang Nirvana Technique were both regarded as parasitic cultivation techniques.


    One look and you can tell they were not techniques cultivated by decent people.


    Maybe they would cause others to hesitate.


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s straightforward agreement instead caught him off guard.


    ¡°Does it really matter whether or not I¡¯m a Heretic Cultivator?¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked at Lu Changsheng¡¯s handsome features, smiled gently, and said with graceful composure, ¡°I am well aware of my own bodily condition.¡±


    ¡°Being able to live until now is already a stroke of immense luck; even relying on rare and precious treasures to sustain my life, it¡¯s difficult to survive for another year.¡±


    ¡°I have looked into these three secret techniques, and indeed, there is hope to resolve the issues with my body, and since you are so confident and sincere, I am naturally willing to try.¡±


    ¡°As for whether or not you are a Heretic Cultivator, to me, that¡¯s not important.¡±


    ¡°All I know is that you can save my life. You and I becoming Daoist companions will support each other and move forward together on the path of the Great Dao.¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s eyes were crystal clear as a spring, her demeanor peaceful and refined.


    Having spoken, a hint of playful smile appeared on her face as she said, ¡°Moreover, I observe that you do not seem to be a Heretic Cultivator.¡±


    ¡°If you truly were a Heretic Cultivator, I would have no choice but to accept it, to follow my husband¡¯s lead¡­¡±


    Her words and expression lacked some composure and grace but brought Lu Changsheng a feeling of closeness.


    ¡°Good!¡±


    Lu Changsheng responded with a smile upon hearing this.


    He thought that her ability to make a name for herself in Jiuxiao Immortal City meant she was no ordinary woman.


    She couldn¡¯t be measured by common standards.


    And that saved him a lot of trouble.


    ¡°Since Ling Daoist has agreed and is willing to become Daoist companions with me, I won¡¯t hide anything.¡±


    ¡°My name is Lu Changsheng, from Qingyun Region, and I already have several wives and concubines at home.¡±


    ¡°But rest assured, Ling Daoist, if you have any concerns in your heart, after serving my family for twenty years, you are also free to leave.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke openly and honestly.


    Now that she had agreed to be his Daoist companion and return home with him, he needn¡¯t deceive her any longer.


    After all, she would eventually find out these things.


    As for the twenty years, if he couldn¡¯t make her fall for him completely by then, he would not say more.


    ¡°As long as you can save my life, as long as you do not betray me, I will surely not betray you, and we will support each other, progressing together¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s eyes were clear, her decision firm as she directly made an oath bound by her Heart Demon.


    She was a smart person.


    Once she had made up her mind, she wouldn¡¯t waver.


    As for Lu Changsheng mentioning that he already had wives and concubines, she didn¡¯t seem to care much about that.


    In the mortal world, the rich and powerful often have a full house of wives and concubines.


    In the Cultivation World, such skewing of resources is even more pronounced.


    The fact that he looked as he did, being a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and an alchemist with many wives and concubines, seemed perfectly normal to her.


    Moreover, she was well aware that this so-called partnership was nothing more than a title.


    Lu Changsheng offered this title as a way to show his sincerity.


    How could she possibly expect a loving marital relationship?


    ¡°Please rest assured, Ling Daoist, you can prepare a Spiritual Contract as a marital bond.¡±


    ¡°Lu can sign the partnership contract and swear an oath to the Heart Demon, promising to do everything within my power to address your situation,¡± Lu Changsheng said upon hearing the other party swear an oath to the Heart Demon.


    Though the two of them had formed a partnership,


    they both understood that it was nothing but a title, an exchange of interests.


    Whether it was for his own peace of mind or to reassure the other party, a Spiritual Contract could provide an additional layer of security.


    ¡°Very well, please give me a moment, Daoist Lu,¡± said Ling Zixiao with a smile upon hearing this.


    Knowing that Lu Changsheng was asking her to prepare the Spiritual Contract was also a sign of sincerity,


    showing that he had no intention of deceiving her.


    Immediately, she went out to purchase a Spiritual Contract.


    ¡°Thank you for waiting, Daoist.¡±


    An hour later, Ling Zixiao returned.


    She brought out a Spiritual Contract.


    It was a second-tier top-level Spiritual Contract.


    Besides the mana imprint, there was the soul aura that all cultivators possessed.


    Its binding power was almost equal to that of a Heart Demon Oath.


    If violated, one would suffer backlash not only against their mana and soul, but also the effects of a Heart Demon.


    Immediately, the two signed the partnership contract on the Spiritual Contract, along with their respective duties as partners.


    Over the course of their partnership, Lu Changsheng pledged to do everything in his power to resolve Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique issue,


    while Ling Zixiao would contribute to the construction of Lu Changsheng¡¯s family by setting up Formations and the Great Formation for the family.


    ¡°Now that we have become Daoist partners, I shall address you as Lu Lang, and you may call me Zi Xiao,¡± said Ling Zixiao, her voice tender and soft after signing the contract.


    ¡°Alright, Zi Xiao.¡±


    ¡°Regarding the matter of your Dragon Roar Physique, please wait a little longer; I shall prepare for a few more days, craft some life-saving elixirs, and then begin addressing the issue,¡± Lu Changsheng spoke.


    Although he had three secret techniques and believed the situation was almost under control,


    he still wanted to take every precaution now that the opportunity presented itself.


    In this way, should any danger befall Ling Zixiao, he could save some of his Origin Source energy and lifespan.


    ¡°Thank you for your efforts, Lu Lang,¡± said Ling Zixiao, dressed in blue, her figure graceful and her demeanor refined. She stepped forward and gently embraced Lu Changsheng, lifting her chin and lightly pressing her moist lips against his face, a gesture of affection.


    Lu Changsheng, smelling the intoxicating fragrance like that of orchids, wrapped his arms around her exquisite figure.


    He could distinctly feel that Ling Zixiao¡¯s body, unlike her natural demeanor, was slightly stiff.


    It seemed she was probably inexperienced in matters of men and women. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Faced with this situation, as someone more experienced, he naturally needed to take the initiative.


    His gentle eyes rested on the beautiful woman, his gaze landing on her elegant and refined face. Holding her delicate shoulders, he leaned in gently and captured her crystal-clear, lush, soft lips.


    Suddenly, he deftly drew out the sweetness¡­


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    Ling Zixiao was taken aback as if struck by lightning. Her long eyelashes fluttered slightly under her half-closed eyes, a soft moan escaped through her nose, and her body trembled slightly, stiffening a bit.


    As a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and an Array Master, she had never encountered such a situation and was momentarily at a loss.


    However, moments later, she found her way without any guidance and wrapped her arms around the young man¡¯s neck.

 Chapter 273: Asking for More Guidance from Lu Lang

    ¡°`¡°Huh¡ª¡±


    After a long while, Ling Zixiao seemed to have caught her breath from suffocation.


    Her delicate body was soft, her fair skin like snow, and her beautiful face flushed like the morning glow, alluring and enchanting.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, if we are to heal through dual cultivation, this won¡¯t do,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, with his handsome face, gently smiled as he embraced the beauty¡¯s fragrant shoulders and whispered into her ear.


    The previously composed and serene lady was now in his arms, showing such an endearingly shy and charming color that it was overwhelmingly satisfying.


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s body was already limp, and a breath by her ear made her heart flutter uncontrollably.


    Her eyebrows arched, and with a slight frown in her beautiful eyes, she said in a delicate voice, ¡°I would ask for Lu Lang¡¯s further guidance.¡±


    ¡°As Dao companions, it is only natural,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied.


    Having said that, he captured her bright, moist lips once again.


    Since they had to use the Dragon Invocation Technique to heal Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition,


    it was necessary for Ling Zixiao to get used to the intimate contact between man and woman in advance.


    Otherwise, if they were to proceed without any cooperation, it might affect the healing.


    As the oppressive and plundering sensation invaded again, Ling Zixiao¡¯s body softened even more, and her heart skipped a beat.


    But with her recent experience, she slowly closed her bright eyes, her long lashes casting a shadow of shyness, and her hands gently resting on Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulders, awkwardly reciprocating.


    Their lips and teeth intertwined.


    At times gently like a breeze and drizzling rain,


    at times suddenly like a gusty downpour,


    and at times fiercely like a raging tempest.


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk¡ª¡±


    As time passed, Ling Zixiao gradually mastered the technique.


    Knowing how to respond properly, she was no longer as bashfully nervous and tense as before.


    This inwardly impressed Lu Changsheng; truly worthy of being an Array Master.


    Her comprehension and learning ability were indeed extraordinary.


    Immediately after, he began a more advanced teaching.


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    Just as she had adjusted and mastered some skills, under this advanced action, Ling Zixiao suddenly trembled as if electrified, almost collapsing.


    The rhythm between her lips was instantly disrupted, her breath becoming rapid and breathless.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng slowly released the sweet softness from his grasp.


    His eyes were tender as he looked at the beautiful lady, as lovely as a plum blossom in the cold.


    At this moment, her beautiful face was red as sunset clouds, burning hot.


    Below her curved eyebrows, her eyes were as clear and sparkling as Qiushui, brimming with charm.


    ¡°Lu Lang, I have some things to attend to later. I shall accompany you another day¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s cheeks were flushingly enticing, and her eyes roamed as she exhaled a breath as fragrant as orchids.


    With that, her eyes slightly downcast, she hurriedly straightened her disheveled dress, her heart pounding.


    Although she didn¡¯t reject becoming intimate with Lu Changsheng and had psychologically prepared herself,


    this pace was still a bit overwhelming for her.


    ¡°Hehe, no worries, there is plenty of time ahead. Attend to your affairs first,¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched the lovely figure before him, chuckled, and seemed unconcerned about the truth of her words.


    Since the matter had been decided, he wasn¡¯t eager to immediately conquer Ling Zixiao.


    It was only right to give her some time to prepare.


    Besides, they were currently in her shop¡¯s guest lounge, which wasn¡¯t very convenient.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, if you need anything, you can come find me at ¡®Treasure Elixir Pavilion¡¯. I will mostly be there these days,¡±


    Lu Changsheng announced.


    He had previously promised the sisters of the Li Family to attend the Alchemist position.


    Therefore, he would stay in the Immortal City for another month.


    This month would be just enough time to concoct elixir medicines for Ling Zixiao and resolve the issue of her Dragon Roar Physique.


    ¡°Treasure Elixir Pavilion?¡±


    Upon hearing this name, Ling Zixiao was somewhat surprised.


    Having lived in Jiuxiao Immortal City for many years, she certainly knew of Treasure Elixir Pavilion.


    She had also heard that a new Alchemy Master had been invited to the pavilion not long ago.


    But she hadn¡¯t paid much attention to the news.


    Now, hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, she immediately realized that this Alchemy Master at the Treasure Elixir Pavilion was none other than Lu Changsheng himself. ?¦Á??§£??


    ¡°Alright, once I have attended to my affairs, I will seek out Lu Lang. If you need anything, you can also come find me at any time,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said, her head slightly bowed and her face still flushed with an attractive rosy hue.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, and with a slight shift of his mental spirit, his entire body glowed.


    His handsome visage instantly transformed into that of a ruggedly attractive middle-aged man in his thirties.


    His presence and demeanor also changed in an instant.


    ¡°What an astonishing Illusion Disguise Technique.¡±


    Ling Zixiao, witnessing this transformation, couldn¡¯t help but marvel internally as there was no trace of Lu Changsheng¡¯s disguise to be detected.


    ¡°Lu Lang, allow me to see you out,¡±


    Ling Zixiao offered, intending to rise.


    ¡°Given your current state, there¡¯s no need for you to see me off,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile, noting the blush on Ling Zixiao¡¯s face.


    Upon hearing this, she didn¡¯t insist any further.


    ¡°Huh!¡±


    After watching Lu Changsheng leave, Ling Zixiao sighed deeply, the shy color on her face dissipating.


    She tidied her clothes and hair, and with a Cleansing Technique, she immediately restored her dignified and graceful appearance.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng,¡±


    she murmured the name to herself.


    ¡°Since he was willing to swear an oath on his Heart Demon and sign a Spiritual Contract, his motives should be just as he says¡ªaiming for my formation skills, or perhaps¡­ the Origin Source of my Dragon Roar Physique,¡±


    ¡°So regardless, for now, he bears me no ill will,¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s face was calm as she pondered inwardly.


    She decisively agreed to Lu Changsheng¡¯s request,


    not only for the hope of curing her Dragon Roar Physique and saving her life,


    but also because her years of experience allowed her to feel, through Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions and demeanor, that his words didn¡¯t seem false, and he wasn¡¯t some Heretic Cultivator or Demon Cultivator.


    Of course, she couldn¡¯t deny that her decision was influenced by Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance, his bearing, his affable charm, and the attraction he exuded. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°`

 Chapter 274: Asking for More Guidance from Lu Lang (2)

    She had been cultivating since she was young, immersed in the Formation Path.She had never considered emotional matters.


    After her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, especially because of her Dragon Roar Physique, she devoted all her energy to the Formation Path and life extension.


    Having been so busy for many years, with less than one year of life remaining, she felt a hint of loneliness in her heart.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s marriage proposal, although full of utilitarianism and interest exchange, piqued her interest, and she entertained the idea of giving it a try.


    After all, when one is about to die, naturally there are fewer concerns.


    Thus, she decided to accept decisively, to give it a shot and take a gamble.


    At worst, it would just mean death.


    However, the actions of Lu Changsheng, the oath against the Heart Demon, and the signing of the Spiritual Contract, reassured her quite a bit.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng must have some confidence in saving her.


    As for the future, they could only take it one step at a time.


    ¡°However, this person is probably not any ordinary cultivator,¡±


    Ling Zixiao thought of Lu Changsheng¡¯s adept actions just now that had left her feeling weak and breathless, and she scoffed lightly.


    Then, she left the shop and went to the Heaven Knowledge Tower in the Immortal City.


    This was the largest intelligence organization in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Its background was very mysterious, not only spreading across the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm but also throughout the surrounding cultivation countries.


    ¡°I want to buy information. Do you have any about this person? In the Qingyun Region, his name is Lu Changsheng,¡±


    Ling Zixiao arrived on the second floor of Heaven Knowledge Tower, inside a room, and lightly tapped, making a water mirror appear.


    Shown in the water mirror was the image of Lu Changsheng.


    However, this water mirror could only reveal Lu Changsheng¡¯s facial features and couldn¡¯t capture his immortal-like demeanor.


    ¡°Qingyun Region, Lu Changsheng?¡±


    The attendant was a person dressed in black.


    She glanced at the face in the water mirror, then took out a crystal and held it against her forehead with both hands.


    After a while,


    ¡°The information on this person was last updated two years ago, the price is three hundred Spirit Stones,¡±


    the person in black announced the price.


    ¡°Two years ago, three hundred Spirit Stones?¡±


    Ling Zixiao was slightly surprised upon hearing the price.


    ¡°Okay,¡±


    she nodded immediately and took out Spirit Stones from her Storage Bag.


    ¡°With this Jade Slip, when you purchase subsequent information about ¡®this person¡¯ in the future, you will only need to pay fifty percent of the Spirit Stones,¡± R?§Ñ¦­¨°¦Â§§?


    the black-clothed person said after taking the Spirit Stones, handing her a white Jade Slip.


    ¡°Understood,¡±


    Ling Zixiao nodded.


    She had bought quite a bit of information from Heaven Knowledge Tower before and knew the rules here.


    She pressed the Jade Slip against her forehead to check the information about Lu Changsheng inside.


    ¡°What!?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, seeing the information about Lu Changsheng, showed a look of astonishment.


    Having heard the price of three hundred Spirit Stones, she felt something was off. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Information about a Foundation Establishment Cultivator couldn¡¯t possibly be so cheap.


    Yet, looking at the information about Lu Changsheng in the Jade Slip, she was taken aback.


    Qingzhu Mountain, son-in-law of the Lu Family.


    Relying on his talent in Talisman Making, he earned a significant position within the Lu Family.


    Seventh Level Energy Refinement, Second Rank Talisman Master.


    Has seven wives and thirteen concubines.


    Over a hundred children.


    If it were not for her trust in Heaven Knowledge Tower and the fact that his appearance matched, she would have thought this information was faulty.


    Because it didn¡¯t match at all.


    From her brief encounter before, she knew that Lu Changsheng was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    And also an Alchemy Master.


    ¡°Do you have more detailed information about this person?¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked at the black-clothed person and asked.


    ¡°Such information will not be too detailed in our Heaven Knowledge Tower records, but if the customer needs, we can dispatch someone to search for detailed information for an additional fee,¡±


    the person in black replied.


    Although their Heaven Knowledge Tower was an intelligence organization,


    they couldn¡¯t possibly have detailed information on everything.


    The fact that Lu Changsheng¡¯s information was recorded was because he had ascended to Second Rank Talisman Master.


    ¡°No need,¡±


    Ling Zixiao shook her head after hearing this.


    Having the Heaven Knowledge Tower investigate would take months or even years.


    She simply didn¡¯t have the time to wait that long.


    Moreover, if Lu Changsheng knew she was inquiring about his detailed information, it might lead to his displeasure.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng,¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked at the information in the Jade Slip, thinking of the Lu Changsheng she had met before, her beautiful eyes slightly narrowed.


    ¡­


    ¡°Senior Ye, you¡¯re back,¡±


    Having left Zi Xiao¡¯s Formation Shop, Lu Changsheng went to the Treasure Elixir Pavilion.


    In the hall, Li Xingyu, dressed in a light yellow skirt and with a sweet expression, saw him and immediately showed delight.


    ¡°Xingyu,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded with a slight smile.


    After briefly chatting with the young girl, he learned that someone from the Li Family had come to visit him.


    ¡°Someone from the Li Family is here to see me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.


    He naturally knew of this Li Family; it was the clan of the Li sisters.


    Having no prior acquaintance with the Li Family, he wondered why they would come to visit him.


    However, he immediately guessed it must be related to the Li sisters.


    Given the situation at ¡®Treasure Elixir Pavilion¡¯ before, it was evident that the Li Family was intent on forcing the sisters into a difficult position in Immortal City.


    Now, with his presence revitalizing the business at Treasure Elixir Pavilion, it was sure to have irked the Li Family.


    So, this visit was likely to bode ill.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, just inform me the next time he comes over,¡± he said casually to the young girl.


    Over the past month, his impression of the Li sisters had been quite favorable.


    He was also willing to lend them a hand.


    ¡°Thank you, Senior Ye!¡±


    Li Xingyu¡¯s cute face immediately lit up with joy upon hearing this.


    The visit from the Li Family yesterday had caused her much worry.


    She was afraid of causing trouble for Lu Changsheng.


    And she was concerned that Lu Changsheng would hence leave Treasure Elixir Pavilion because of it.


    ¡°No worries, I¡¯m here. I¡¯m off to refine some elixirs, let me know if you need anything,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    He made his way to the alchemy chamber in the backyard.


    At that moment, Li Xingruo was in the midst of alchemy.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s arrival, she immediately showed a delighted expression.


    It was clear she was also troubled by the Li Family¡¯s visit.


    ¡°Senior Ye, if this matter is going to cause trouble for you, you can leave,¡± Li Xingruo said to Lu Changsheng, her voice low and lips slightly pursed.


    She knew she couldn¡¯t secure a resident alchemist because of her family.


    But she never expected the Li Family to go so far as to send someone directly to her.


    This made her both angry and annoyed.


    ¡°Since I¡¯ve agreed to be your resident alchemist and accepted your spirit stones, how could I just leave like that?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, take it easy,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a light chuckle, patting Li Xingruo on the head.


    He could understand the worries of the Li sisters,


    But to him, this was hardly any trouble.


    After all, the Li Family, plainly speaking, was just a Foundation Establishment Family.


    If he were worried about trouble, he would not have accepted the position of resident alchemist in the first place.


    Li Xingruo felt an unprecedented sense of security when she heard the calm and gentle words of Lu Changsheng and felt his generous hand on her head, reminiscent of times when her father was around, and she didn¡¯t have to worry or think too much about anything.


    ¡°Thank you, Senior Ye,¡± Li Xingruo said softly, her lips pursed.


    ¡°Just be at ease; I¡¯ve got everything under control,¡± Lu Changsheng said, waving his hand nonchalantly.


    As he spoke, he took out a jade slip, made a list, and handed it to Li Xingruo, ¡°Xingruo, when you have time, help me acquire these few types of spiritual medicines.¡±


    Although he had purchased many alchemy spirit medicines,


    They were all for refining Breakthrough Elixirs, Second Rank Breakthrough Elixirs, Three Suns Elixirs, Harmonizing Energy Elixirs, and True Essence Elixirs¡ªelixirs that were useful to him.


    It wasn¡¯t possible to buy just any spiritual medicine.


    This list contained some auxiliary materials for the Foundation Establishment Elixir, as well as ingredients needed to refine a life-saving elixir for Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Certainly, Senior Ye,¡± Li Xingruo replied upon hearing his request, taking the jade slip and responding immediately.


    ¡°Your elixir is almost ready,¡± Lu Changsheng glanced at the nearby pill furnace and reminded her.


    Li Xingruo promptly snapped back to attention, watching the pill furnace with a serious expression.


    As soon as the spiritual mechanism of the furnace activated, she formed hand seals with both hands and called out, ¡°Solidify!¡±


    ¡°Open!¡±


    After the elixirs solidified, the lid of the furnace flew open, and the pills soared out.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t grasp the timing for the elixir condensation just now, and the heat was a bit too strong earlier, causing some of the medicinal effects in the liquid to evaporate¡­¡± Lu Changsheng pointed out the issues immediately after seeing the elixirs, which resulted in nine successful pills, two waste pills, and three inferior pills.


    ¡°Thank you for the guidance, Senior Ye,¡± Li Xingruo said thoughtfully as she nodded her head.


    She then tried another batch, looking to review and improve.


    ¡°Senior Ye,¡±


    Just then, Li Xingyu¡¯s voice came from outside.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Lu Changsheng asked promptly.


    ¡°The member of the Li Family who came to visit you is here,¡± Li Xingyu said.

 Chapter 275: Indeed No Decent Person, Start Healing!

    I didn¡¯t expect the Li Family to come so soon.It seems they must have someone keeping watch near the Treasure Elixir Pavilion.


    Otherwise, how could they have shown up just after I returned?


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take a look,¡±


    Lu Changsheng stepped out of the Alchemy Chamber and prepared to see what they wanted.


    Li Xingruo also went out with him.


    The three of them arrived at the shop¡¯s main hall.


    There stood a man in his thirties, dressed in an ink-colored Magical Robe, with a gaunt face.


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng and the two sisters approaching, he immediately greeted them respectfully, ¡°Li Changhu of the Li Family, at your service, Master Ye.¡±


    ¡°What can I do for you?¡±


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    Seeing how polite the other party was, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t respond with cold words but spoke indifferently instead.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard of Master Ye¡¯s great reputation, and I¡¯ve specially come to pay my respects,¡±


    Li Changhu took out a beautifully crafted gift box from his Storage Bag and politely said.


    ¡°No need for gifts. If you have something to say, speak; if there¡¯s nothing, I have Alchemy to do,¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the behavior of the other party, his expression indifferent, without any sign of fluctuation, and said.


    He wondered what the Li Family meant by this visit.


    It didn¡¯t seem like they were here to cause trouble.


    Or perhaps it was a strategy to first offer gifts and then troopers?


    To prevent him from interfering in the matter between the Li sisters and the Li Family?


    ¡°Hearing that Master Ye has recently arrived in Immortal City, our Li Family wishes to inquire whether Master Ye intends to settle down here.


    Our Li Family¡¯s base, Great Cliff Mountain, is not far from Immortal City. Our clan doesn¡¯t only have four Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators but also inheritance from a Second Rank Alchemist. I have come to invite Master Ye to become a Guest Elder for our Li Family, as long as Master Ye is willing¡­¡±


    Li Changhu said with a smile and in a polite tone, indicating the intention of his visit.


    Upon hearing this, Li Xingruo and Li Xingyu, the two sisters, glared at Li Changhu in anger.


    It was precisely because of the Li Family that their Treasure Elixir Pavilion had always failed to invite a presiding Alchemist.


    Now that they finally had Lu Changsheng, the Li Family immediately sent someone over, causing them considerable irritation.


    ¡°I have already signed a contract with the Treasure Elixir Pavilion. I¡¯m now the presiding Alchemist of the shop. So please, you should leave,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said directly upon hearing this.


    ¡°Since that is the case, I have intruded. Still, please accept this token of goodwill,¡±


    Li Changhu said upon hearing this, not insisting further.


    His main purpose for coming was to test the relationship between Lu Changsheng and the Li sisters.


    And now, judging by Lu Changsheng¡¯s attitude, he mostly understood that Lu Changsheng did not hold the Li Family in high regard and was clearly on the sisters¡¯ side. ?¦Á¦­?B§¦?


    ¡°I don¡¯t accept rewards without merit, no need for gifts,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, waving his hand.


    ¡°Master Ye, actually, I came here to apologize to my two nieces and to clarify the misunderstanding from the past,¡±


    Li Changhu sighed and said out loud.


    He implied there was a misunderstanding between Li Xingruo and her sister and the family from the beginning.


    The family had no ill will towards the Li sisters originally.


    It was merely because a Foundation Establishment Ancestor had some grievances with their parents, resulting in domineering actions.


    But before the matter was settled and dealt with by the Family Elder, Li Xingruo abruptly abandoned the family¡¯s assets, taking her sister and leaving the family, severing ties, rendering the situation distinctly stiff.


    Otherwise, considering their parents¡¯ contributions and Li Xingruo¡¯s talent in Alchemy, how could the Li Family act in such a way?


    Over these years, had the sisters admitted their mistake, the family wouldn¡¯t have held past issues against them and would have treated them well once more.


    ¡°There¡¯s no misunderstanding; we sisters no longer have ties with the Li Family and won¡¯t return,¡±


    Li Xingruo said coldly, her face frosty.


    She wasn¡¯t naive.


    There might have been misunderstandings in the Li Family¡¯s past.


    But this year¡¯s events had thoroughly chilled her heart.


    How could she believe these words?


    To lightly mention ¡®misunderstanding¡¯ and sweep all past affairs under the rug?


    If it genuinely was a misunderstanding, why would the Li Family wait until now to send Li Changhu to apologize and clear things up?


    In truth, it was all on account of face given to Lu Changsheng, the Alchemy Master, that the Li Family sent someone to speak of a misunderstanding.


    Otherwise, they would have only continued to pressure the sisters into submission,


    In the end, they would either have to sell the shop and leave Jiuxiao Immortal City or bow their heads and admit wrong to the family.


    ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll accept the gift, but whether it¡¯s a misunderstanding or not is none of my concern.


    I am the Alchemist of the Treasure Elixir Pavilion now, and I don¡¯t want any more trouble from you at the ¡®Treasure Elixir Pavilion¡¯,¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up.


    After hearing all of this, he had a clear understanding of Li Changhu¡¯s purpose for coming.


    It was to see what relationship he had with the Li sisters.


    If there was none, perhaps a gift would have been offered in hopes he¡¯d stay out of the family¡¯s business.


    If there was a good relationship, it would be a gesture of goodwill and an attempt at reconciliation.


    Now that he grasped the situation, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t going to press the issue aggressively to seek justice for the sisters.


    After all, his relationship with the two wasn¡¯t so deep yet.


    He didn¡¯t have the leisure, time, or the inclination to handle such matters.


    As long as the Li Family stopped causing trouble for the Treasure Elixir Pavilion, that was enough.


    By accepting the gift, he was indicating his stance that the matter should be put to rest.


    ¡°Yes, I have taxed Master Ye¡¯s patience, I take my leave,¡±


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng was willing to accept the gift, Li Changhu also heaved a sigh of relief.


    This indicated that Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t get involved with the Li Family on behalf of the sisters.


    Although the Li Family didn¡¯t fear Lu Changsheng,


    They had no desire to offend a second-rank high-class Alchemist over such a trivial matter.


    ¡°Farewell, I won¡¯t see you out.¡±

 Chapter 276: Indeed No Decent Person, Start Healing! (2)

    Lu Changsheng spoke indifferently.¡°Senior Ye, thank you.¡±


    After Li Changhu left, Li Xingruo¡¯s eyes reddened, and she pursed her lips, sincerely thanking Lu Changsheng with a serious face.


    Although Lu Changsheng did not mention getting justice for them,


    the fact that he was willing to stand by their side made her very grateful.


    ¡°Senior Ye, thank you so much.¡±


    Li Xingyu, standing beside her, also expressed her thanks.


    Despite her young age, she was not foolish.


    She knew the Li Family had come to apologize and resolve the grudge because of Lu Changsheng¡¯s influence.


    Otherwise, why would they choose this particular time to come, if not earlier or later?


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s nothing.¡±


    ¡°The Li Family probably won¡¯t come to bother you anymore.¡±


    ¡°Xingruo, in the coming days, you could try inviting a Second Rank Alchemist to preside in the shop; that way, when I leave, there will still be an alchemist in charge here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted the sisters¡¯ heads with a chuckling smile, speaking warmly.


    He knew in his heart that the feud between the sisters and the Li Family had come to a temporary close.


    ¡°Yes, Senior Ye.¡±


    Upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s talk of leaving, the sisters suddenly felt a sense of loss.


    The past month spent with Lu Changsheng had been the happiest and most carefree time of their year.


    They had developed certain feelings for Lu Changsheng.


    They very much wished that Lu Changsheng could stay forever.


    But they clearly understood that in another month, after finishing his business, Lu Changsheng would leave.


    ¡°This is what status and power are all about.¡±


    ¡°Xingruo and her parents were originally Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Li Family; however, after both of them passed away, the family¡¯s warmth faded, and they were treated this way by the family.¡±


    ¡°Now, just because I arrived at the Treasure Elixir Pavilion, an alchemist¡¯s status made the Li Family willing to send someone to express goodwill, apologize, and resolve the grudge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng returned to the Alchemy Chamber and gently shook his head, feeling quite reflective on the matter.


    ¡­


    In the following days, besides resting, Lu Changsheng spent most of his time refining elixir medicines and making talismans at the Treasure Elixir Pavilion. ?§¡N§à?¨§?


    One day, Ling Zixiao visited the Treasure Elixir Pavilion.


    ¡°Master Ling?¡±


    Li Xingyu greeted Ling Zixiao respectfully upon seeing her in the shop.


    Jiuxiao Immortal City was neither too big nor too small.


    As an Array Master, Ling Zixiao had a certain reputation in the city.


    So, Li Xingyu had seen her before.


    ¡°Um, is Alchemist Ye here?¡±


    Ling Zixiao greeted Li Xingyu with a shallow smile and spoke with dignified elegance.


    She had prepared herself over the past several days, arranging all her affairs in order to inquire about her treatment with Lu Changsheng.


    After all, to her, curing the Dragon Roar Physique was the most important matter.


    If it were to be delayed further, each day added more risk to her condition.


    Moreover, after purchasing information about Lu Changsheng from the Heaven Knowledge Tower, she found herself a bit more curious about him.


    She wanted to get to know the man through personal contact.


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    Li Xingyu found it somewhat surprising to hear this.


    She had not expected that Senior Ye knew this Master Ling.


    ¡°Yes, I have an appointment with Alchemist Ye; if he¡¯s here, please let him know.¡±


    Ling Zixiao said with a smile.


    As she spoke, her beautiful eyes appraised Li Xingyu, who seemed young and adorable.


    She couldn¡¯t help but think to herself, surely Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t settling in the Treasure Elixir Pavilion with an eye on this young girl?


    She remembered that after the previous owners of the Treasure Elixir Pavilion had passed away, only their children were left to manage the shop.


    ¡°This man is really not any decent cultivator.¡±


    Ling Zixiao spat inwardly.


    She was even more certain that Lu Changsheng was not a decent cultivator.


    Otherwise, there wouldn¡¯t be such a coincidence; he just happened to settle in the Treasure Elixir Pavilion.


    Clearly, he had improper thoughts about the young girl.


    Inside the Alchemy Chamber.


    Lu Changsheng, who was engaged in alchemy, naturally had no idea of Ling Zixiao¡¯s thoughts.


    ¡°Senior Ye, Master Ling from Zi Xiao Array Store said she has an appointment with you and has come to find you.¡±


    Li Xingyu called out from outside the Alchemy Chamber.


    ¡°I am in the midst of refining elixirs, Xingyu, please ask her to come in.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately responded.


    ¡°Alright, Senior Ye.¡±


    Before long, Li Xingyu had invited Ling Zixiao in.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, you¡¯ve come.¡±


    Inside the Alchemy Chamber, Lu Changsheng turned to look at Ling Zixiao, dressed in a lake-blue skirt and graceful in demeanor, and spoke warmly.


    ¡°Lu Lang, I have settled my affairs in the past few days, so I am available at any time now.¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked at Lu Changsheng, her face breaking into a shallow smile, her voice crisp and melodious, truly captivating.


    ¡°I am short one batch of elixir medicines.¡±


    ¡°In three days, once I¡¯ve completed them, I will begin treating your injuries, Zi Xiao.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke after a moment of contemplation.


    ¡°Alright, in that case, I won¡¯t disturb Lu Lang with his alchemy, I will go and make preparations.¡±


    Ling Zixiao nodded, agreeing.


    ¡°Since Zi Xiao is already here, why hurry away?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the beautiful woman before him, elegant and dignified, and chuckled softly.


    He stepped forward and gently encircled the beautiful woman¡¯s waist.


    ¡°Lu Lang, I am a little unaccustomed to this demeanor of yours¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao softly nestled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, her voice melodious and tender.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled upon hearing this.


    He thought that Ling Zixiao¡¯s prompt agreement to his offer of partnership was likely influenced by his appearance.


    This was normal.


    Cultivators were still human.


    They could not be completely detached from worldly matters.


    Just like him, his preferences had not changed over the many years.


    He still liked young and beautiful women.


    If appearances did not matter in the cultivation world, elixir medicines like the Beautifying Elixir, Youth-Preserving Elixir, and others would have long lost their market.


    The old man Tian Ku had not needed to put the effort into creating the ¡®Immortal Beauty Technique.¡¯


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s Mental Spirit stirred slightly and the disguise from the Misty Sky Bead in his Dantian momentarily dissolved, revealing his true appearance.


    Then he lovingly gazed at Ling Zixiao with gentle eyes, reaching out to pinch the lovely chin of the beautiful lady.

 Chapter 277: Indeed No Decent Person, Start Healing! (3)

    ¡°`¡°Lu Lang.¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s beautiful eyes shimmered with light.


    She pursed her luminous, glistening red lips, stood on tiptoe of her own accord, wrapped her arms around Lu Changsheng¡¯s neck, and offered her warm, soft lips.


    Lu Changsheng felt a tender fragrance overwhelm his mouth.


    ¡°Ts-ts-ts¡ª¡±


    Ling Zixiao was highly perceptive.


    With the experience of the previous two times, she was now able to actively grasp the rhythm.


    However, when her bosom was held, her delicate nose couldn¡¯t help but whimper, and her breathing became a bit hurried, causing her full and shapely thighs beneath her skirt to weaken slightly.


    But she tried to calm her emotions, gradually getting used to the sensation.


    As time passed, however, Ling Zixiao still fell into defeat.


    Her clothes were disheveled, her eyes brimmed with bashful allure, her delicate body like putty, nearly hanging on Lu Changsheng, her breaths deep with the scent of faint orchids.


    ¡°It seems it won¡¯t be long before Zixiao can fully adapt,¡± Lu Changsheng said, cradling the beauty in his arms, feeling the creamy smoothness in his hands.


    It had to be said, Ling Zixiao¡¯s aptitude was indeed astounding.


    If nurtured properly, she would certainly display incredible talent in this regard.


    However, he felt that his actions had somewhat trapped him.


    Ever since arriving at Jiuxiao Immortal City, he had been cultivating his moral character.


    Now faced with Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique, his body¡¯s Yang Energy rose and spread, causing a slight heat in his lower abdomen.


    ¡°Hmph.¡±


    Hearing this, Ling Zixiao glanced at Lu Changsheng with a roll of her lovely eyes, snorting lightly through her nose.


    She had thought that after reading some books on dual cultivation and preparing herself mentally these past few days, she would surely not be as vulnerable as before.


    Yet under Lu Changsheng¡¯s skill, she still found herself weak and defeated.


    She affirmed once more that Lu Changsheng was no ordinary cultivator.


    After all, the dual cultivation technique talked about Yin and Yang working together, comprehending the Great Dao.


    Where did all these tricks come from!


    She, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, felt just like an ordinary woman.


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly, doting on Ling Zixiao, making conversation, getting to know each other.


    Only when the Elixir Medicines in the Pill Furnace were nearly ready did he and Ling Zixiao separate.


    Upon seeing this, Ling Zixiao tidied her disordered clothes and hair, then left the Alchemy Chamber.


    When she arrived in the hall, she saw Li Xingruo chatting with Li Xingyu.


    ¡°Ling Master.¡±


    Li Xingruo and Li Xingyu immediately looked towards Ling Zixiao and greeted her.


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    Ling Zixiao returned the greeting with a faint smile, her demeanor composed and graceful.


    She sized up Li Xingruo in front of her.


    Skin white as jade, features clear and elegant, bright eyes and a high forehead, like the fresh luminescence of a new moon.


    Between her brows, there was an air of pure, steely valor.


    Such looks were of top-class beauty.


    She had a charm that Li Xingyu, who was yet to mature, lacked.


    Seeing Li Xingruo before her, Ling Zixiao once again firmed up her speculation.


    Lu Changsheng had come to Treasure Elixir Pavilion with designs on the two sisters.


    But she didn¡¯t say much.


    After a brief chat with the two sisters, she took her leave.


    ¡­


    Ten days later.


    The night was misty.


    Within a cave dwelling on Jiuxiao Mountain, ¡°Zixiao, I¡¯m about to start,¡± Lu Changsheng said, embracing the sweaty and plush Ling Zixiao, their eyes locked on each other. ???????¦Â§¦s?


    Seven days ago, after refining the Elixir Medicines, he and Ling Zixiao had come to the cave dwelling area of Jiuxiao Mountain and rented a dwelling.


    After all, healing required a quiet place, free from interruptions.


    Moreover, the cave dwelling was not only quiet, but also rich in Spiritual Energy, which was helpful for the movement of Mana.


    Now, after seven days of preparation, Lu Changsheng was about to deploy the Dragon Invocation Technique to address Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique.


    ¡°Lu Lang.¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s face was flushed with apprehension.


    Theoretically, the three Secret Techniques could solve her Dragon Roar Physique.


    But it was only in theory.


    If it turned out to be ineffective, all her days spent¡­


    However, she didn¡¯t dwell too much on the what-ifs.


    As the saying goes, the pathway to a woman¡¯s heart is¡­


    Having fused spiritually and physically over the past few days, she found that besides not seeming like a serious cultivator, Lu Changsheng was comfortable and pleasant to be with.


    ¡°Dragon Invocation Technique!¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t say much more and activated the technique.


    A fierce and domineering Flood Dragon roared out aggressively, entered Ling Zixiao¡¯s body, and began its plundering.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The Dragon Roar of the Yang Energy in Ling Zixiao, feeling provoked at that moment, flared violently, erupting throughout her body, filling her limbs and bones, making her grimace in pain.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    Lu Changsheng instantly realized that by using the ¡°Dragon Invocation Technique¡± to harvest the Dragon Roar¡¯s Yang Energy, he had disrupted the balance of Yin and Yang that Ling Zixiao had barely maintained with precious resources.


    He immediately lifted his hand, causing the Second Rank Talismans and Elixir Medicines, which he had already prepared beside the bed, to fly into his palms.


    He used the Elixir Medicines and activated the Talismans on her to suppress the Dragon Roar¡¯s Yang Energy.


    ¡°Seize!¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not go straight for harvesting the Spiritual Body¡¯s Origin Source.


    Having just started, he had to stabilize the balance of Yin and Yang in her body as much as possible before attempting to seize the Origin Source.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The Flood Dragon roared and began to consume and plunder the Dragon Roar¡¯s Yang Energy.


    ¡°Ah¡ª¡±


    Confronted with the outburst and plunder of the Yang Energy within her, Ling Zixiao tightly closed her eyes and let out a high-pitched moan.


    Her tensed body trembled uncontrollably, incapable of self-action, her consciousness barely clear.


    She could only place all her hopes on Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°So this is the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, via the Dragon Invocation Technique, could feel threads of the Dragon Roar¡¯s Yang Energy entering his body.


    The Yang Energy snatched away was very thin.


    But Lu Changsheng could sense that this Yang Energy was beneficial to him.

 Chapter 278: Indeed No Decent Person, Start Healing! (4)

    It could nourish the flesh and blood of the body, even accelerating the flow of spiritual energy within the meridians.¡°The Dragon Roar Physique truly is one of the top-level spiritual bodies,¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    To use the Dragon Invocation Technique to harvest energy from Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique, he couldn¡¯t help but have some expectations for the origin characteristics of this physique.


    After all, the Dragon Roar Physique was one of the top-level spiritual bodies.


    It was a tier above his own Gengjin Body Constitution and Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    Although the Dragon Invocation Technique could not completely harvest and plunder the Dragon Roar Physique,


    it could still harvest some of its characteristics, which would be greatly beneficial to him.


    ¡°The Dragon Roar of Yang Energy is equal to providing me with an endless nourishment for my body,¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art circulated within him, refining the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy. With mana, he operated the Dragon Invocation Technique to harvest the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy within Ling Zixiao¡¯s body.


    ¡°Bring the elixir.¡±


    After a moment of harvesting, Lu Changsheng saw that the second-rank spirit pill that Ling Zixiao had just consumed was already expended.


    He thought to himself how domineering this Dragon Roar Physique was.


    He immediately administered another life-saving elixir to Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Mm¡ª¡±


    The Dragon Roar of Yang Energy, the power of the elixir medicines, the force of the talisman, and the plundering of the Dragon Invocation Technique led to her mind going blank with dizziness.


    Her beautiful eyes fluttered, her vision blurred with mist, her luscious red lips gasped for air, occasionally letting out sounds like soft complaints or cries.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s harvesting, the blood within Ling Zixiao¡¯s body also began to surge faster, more and more rapidly, like a raging river.


    As the saying goes, pulling one hair could affect the whole body.


    The Dragon Roar of Yang Energy of the Dragon Roar Physique resided in the human body¡¯s meridians and blood.


    As Lu Changsheng plundered the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy through the Dragon Invocation Technique, it naturally caused Ling Zixiao¡¯s blood to also be pulled, rushing frenetically.


    ¡°It is indeed difficult to plunder a spiritual body without harming the woman herself!¡±


    Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed a hint of seriousness.


    He had previously guessed that resolving the Dragon Roar Physique using the Dragon Invocation Technique would not be so simple.


    But he had not anticipated encountering so much trouble from the start.


    Not only did it disrupt the balance of yin and yang within Ling Zixiao¡¯s body, causing the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy to erupt,


    but now her blood surged so strongly that her sweaty body flushed with a blood red hue.


    If this continued, both the meridians and blood vessels were likely to be damaged.


    ¡°I can only take it one step at a time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a deep breath.


    He took out several talismans and used them on Ling Zixiao to suppress her surging blood.


    At the same time, he held her pale wrist with one hand, channeling mana into her body to protect her meridians as much as possible.


    Compared to her blood surging, her meridians and Dantian were the biggest concern.


    Under the backlash of the Dragon Roar Physique and the burning of the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy, her meridians and Dantian had become extremely fragile. ????????N???s


    A single misstep could cause problems.


    For a cultivator, the meridians and Dantian are of utmost importance and cannot sustain any damage.


    ¡°Uh¡ª¡±


    Seeing that several forces were barely stabilizing Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition, Lu Changsheng immediately accelerated the operation of the Dragon Invocation Technique.


    He allowed the ferocious Flood Dragon to bellow and roar, wildly swallowing and plundering the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy within Ling Zixiao¡¯s body, eliciting from her sounds of pain and pleasure.


    Time ticked away slowly.


    It was hard to tell how much time had passed.


    ¡°Whew, the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy has been barely stabilized,¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw that the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy within Ling Zixiao¡¯s body gradually calmed down and he breathed a sigh of relief.


    If it weren¡¯t for the Profound Origin Bead providing him with an endless supply of mana,


    despite the supply of elixir medicines, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to stabilize Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition while simultaneously harvesting the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy with the Dragon Invocation Technique.


    By this point, Ling Zixiao, throughout this process, had nearly passed out and melted into a puddle of water.


    ¡°Nirvana Art!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out a second-rank healing talisman and used it on Ling Zixiao, stopped the Dragon Invocation Technique, and applied the Nirvana Art to her.


    On one hand, it was to nourish her fragile body and meridians.


    On the other hand, he also wanted to see how effective the Nirvana Art was in treating Ling Zixiao.


    After all, the resolution of the Dragon Roar Physique had just begun.


    The real challenge was still the harvesting of the essence of the Dragon Roar Physique.


    Once the essence was harvested, it would not only damage Ling Zixiao¡¯s foundation, but it was also uncertain what would happen during the process.


    ¡°Hmm~¡±


    This stream of origin essence made her tightly closed eyes, her body burning hot, nearly unconscious with no awareness, reminiscent of drinking a refreshing gulp of water on a scorching summer day; a comfortable long chant escaped her throat.


    ¡°Lu Lang¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s beautiful eyes opened slightly, her gaze helpless and hazy.


    The recent ordeal had felt like death itself.


    It was like the time she broke through to Foundation Establishment, when the Dragon Roar Physique erupted, and she almost lost her life.


    However, this time, she could clearly feel that the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy within her had indeed slowed down significantly.


    Proving that Lu Changsheng¡¯s approach had a certain effect.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, you should rest well for now, and we¡¯ll proceed with the next step once your body recovers,¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled deeply and spoke.


    Though the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy harvested through the Dragon Invocation Technique had a significant nourishing effect on him,


    and somewhat improved his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique,


    this method of treatment expended a great deal of his mana, energy, and mental effort.


    After all, such a treatment method really tested a person¡¯s mental spirit.


    During the process, maintaining focus and multitasking without any errors was incredibly challenging.


    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Changsheng¡¯s extensive experience and the trials he had undergone, an ordinary person could not have managed to do it.


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    Ling Zixiao softly acknowledged and closed her eyes, exhaustedly falling asleep.


    Lu Changsheng also lay down gently, holding Ling Zixiao, and slowly drifted off to sleep.

 Chapter 279: Yin Yang Energies Swallow Dragon Roar Origin, Turmoil in Immortal City!

    Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Family.This day, Lu Yuanzhong, who had been away, returned.


    But the news of the Lu Family Ancestor¡¯s return did not fill the family with joy and welcome.


    Instead, it cast the entire Lu Family in white mourning clothes, full of sorrow and grief.


    Four months ago, on the orders of the Qingyun Sect, Lu Yuanzhong took nine elders, core members, and elite disciples of his family to participate in the campaign against the Xiahou Clan.


    Now, however, only Lu Yuanzhong and three Lu Family Disciples returned.


    Furthermore, the family ancestor, Lu Yuanzhong, arrived looking frail and disordered, his face weary and pale.


    ¡°Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Grandfather, Father!!!¡±


    ¡°Husband!¡±


    ¡°Feng¡¯er!¡±


    Some in the Lu Family wept softly, while others wailed in anguish, a picture of profound mourning.


    Many people, upon seeing Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s pale and feeble state, felt a sense of foreboding. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The family had lost so many high-ranking members in a single blow, and the Lu Family¡¯s vitality was greatly damaged.


    If something were to happen to Lu Yuanzhong, the backbone of the family, then the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain would be finished.


    ¡°Big brother, how could this have happened?¡±


    ¡°Ancestor, why did this battle turn out this way?¡±


    Lu Yuanding and Lu Miaochang asked with faces full of grief.


    In the campaign against the Xiahou Clan, not only did the Qingyun Sect summon several family powers, but also had a Nascent Soul Immortal at the helm.


    In their view, the battle should have been a crushing victory, if not a total rout.


    How could it have been so tragic?


    ¡°Alas.¡±


    Hearing their questions, Lu Yuanzhong let out a heavy sigh.


    ¡°This battle initially went very smoothly.¡±


    ¡°Under the leadership of the Qingyun Sect, our family forces easily eradicated the power of the Xiahou house and advanced towards Blackwater Pool.¡±


    ¡°But as we converged at the Blackwater Pool, the clan¡¯s Earthshaking Formation was unexpectedly upgraded from second rank to third rank.¡±


    ¡°After the Earthshaking Formation deployed by the Qingyun Sect broke the Xiahou¡¯s clan defense, an unexpected event occurred¡­¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong spoke slowly, his mind revisiting that battle.


    That day, after the Xiahou Clan¡¯s formation at Blackwater Pool had been broken, the army of Cultivators stormed into the pool.


    Then appeared the False Core Patriarch of the Xiahou, who was not the well-known Xiahou Wuwo.


    Instead, it was Xiahou Jie, an ancestor of the Xiahou family who was thought to have died long ago.


    With a long howl from the Xiahou Ancestor, a thousand coffins soared into the sky from Blackwater Pool.


    Countless zombies burst from the coffins, their malevolent aura pervading the air, their might terrifying.


    Then the battle commenced.


    Though most of these zombified Dao Soldiers were of average strength, they fought fearlessly and to the death.


    What was even more shocking was that Xiahou Jie, using these corps of undead soldiers, was able to hold his ground against the Qingyun Sect¡¯s Caiyun True Immortal. ??£Î??¨§?


    And thus, what should have been an overwhelming victory became a tense struggle.


    In the end, it was only with the deployment of the ¡®Tianluo Fumo Formation¡¯ supporting Caiyun True Immortal that Xiahou Jie was barely subdued and the battle concluded.


    As a result, the battle was exceedingly brutal.


    All of the great families involved suffered casualties.


    Some family powers had all their members perish at Blackwater Pool.


    For instance, the Bai Family of Hundred Birds Lake, who were close to the Lu Family, lost their patriarch in this battle.


    Therefore, his grievous injury was considered lucky.


    ¡°Xiahou family ancestor, Xiahou Jie, necrotic Dao Soldiers¡­¡±


    Hearing Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s account, Lu Yuanding and Lu Miaochang felt shocked.


    They had not expected the Xiahou family to have such deep and dark secrets.


    The battle was devastatingly brutal.


    The Bai Family patriarch actually died in this conflict.


    ¡°Although the Xiahou family of Blackwater Pool has been wiped out, I¡¯ve heard that some of the Xiahou elites have escaped.¡±


    ¡°And Xiahou Wuwo, the False Core Patriarch of the Xiahou family, did not appear throughout the battle, which likely means he fled secretly.¡±


    ¡°Some speculate that they might turn to demon cultivation, causing havoc throughout the Qingyun Region, or even seek revenge against our families.¡±


    ¡°Miaochang, make sure to caution all family descendants who are outside, to be extra careful and vigilant against any demon cultivators¡¯ disturbances.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong said with a pale face.


    And as he spoke, he couldn¡¯t help but cough violently a couple of times.


    He fought valiantly with the Lu Family Disciples at Blackwater Pool, where he encountered a flying zombie in the Foundation Establishment Stage, and was poisoned, damaging his internal organs.


    If it weren¡¯t for his Foundation Establishment cultivation, the zombie¡¯s poison would have claimed his life.


    ¡°Big brother, how are you feeling?¡±


    Lu Yuanding immediately expressed concern.


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid I don¡¯t have many years left.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong shook his head, not hiding the truth.


    ¡°My injury is severe, but if I refrain from fighting, I can hold on for another ten years.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve earned considerable merit in this battle. Yuan Ding, calculate how many Spirit Stones the family can mobilize.


    Then we¡¯ll go to the Qingyun Sect and exchange them for a Foundation Establishment Elixir and a few Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects¡­¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong said in a deep voice.


    Now, the Lu Family¡¯s urgent priority was to have new Foundation Establishment Cultivators born.


    Only with the emergence of a new Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator to preside over Qingzhu Mountain could they weather the coming crisis.


    ¡°Ancestor¡­¡±


    Hearing this, both people¡¯s expression turned somber.


    Being able to hold on for another ten years as long as he avoided fighting meant that Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s condition was very serious.


    If he were to engage in combat, he might not survive even a year or two.


    ¡°Yuan Ding, Miaochang, don¡¯t bother collecting any Spiritual Medicines for me.¡±


    ¡°During this time, focus all your effort on gathering and purchasing Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects. Our Lu Family must have a new Foundation Establishment Cultivator.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong said to the two before him.


    He was acutely aware of his own condition.


    Even with Elixir Medicines and Spiritual Medicines, it would only be prolonging life for a few more years.


    This was never a long-term solution.


    Instead of wasting resources for his own life, it was better to use them all to nurture a new Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    ¡­


    Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Inside a cave dwelling.


    ¡°Zi Xiao.¡±


    Lu Changsheng softly called out to Ling Zixiao to signal that he was ready to begin.

 Chapter 280: Yin Yang Energies Swallow Dragon Roar Origin, Turmoil in Immortal City! (2)

    After all this time of recuperation, moistening, and dual cultivation, Ling Zixiao had temporarily stabilized the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy within his body.Therefore, he was now about to begin using the ¡°Dragon Invocation Technique¡± to start replenishing the Origin Source of Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique.


    This was a crucial step.


    It would also determine whether he could resolve Ling Zixiao¡¯s physical condition.


    ¡°Lu Lang.¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Ling Zixiao¡¯s delicate and beautiful jade feet, wrapped in snow-white socks, entwined Lu Changsheng.


    Through their time spent together, she had seen that Lu Changsheng was truly dedicated, doing his utmost to heal her.


    This made her also open her body and mind completely in this respect, without any restraint.


    ¡°Dragon Invocation Technique!¡±


    Lu Changsheng concentrated his Mental Spirit and activated the Cultivation Technique.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    In an instant, the Flood Dragon roared as it charged into the secluded pool.


    ¡°Hmm~¡±


    Suddenly, a crisp sound of water rippled through the pool, with splashes scattering about.


    After entering the pool, the Flood Dragon continued to roam deeper, as if searching for something.


    After a long while, the Flood Dragon found its target for this journey.


    In the depths of the secluded pool, there was a Dragon Ball.


    This Dragon Ball contained vast and domineering power that could transform a person into a dragon.


    Yet, its presence in the pool caused the master of the pool to wither and dry up continuously.


    The arrival of the Flood Dragon was to solve the issue of the Dragon Ball for the pool¡¯s master, to plunder and devour the Dragon Pearl Essence.


    The Flood Dragon was not a creature confined to the pool; once it met wind and rain, it would transform into a dragon.


    If it could capture the Dragon Pearl Essence, it would greatly benefit the Flood Dragon¡¯s master.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The Flood Dragon roared at the Dragon Ball.


    Due to the overly domineering True Dragon force within the Dragon Ball, the Flood Dragon did not dare to swallow it directly at the moment.


    So, it merely attempted a tentative assimilation of the Origin Source of power from the Dragon Ball.


    ¡°Ao¡ª¡ª¡±


    Within this Dragon Ball, a Dragon Soul lay dormant.


    The moment the Flood Dragon began to assimilate the Dragon Pearl Essence, the sleeping Dragon Soul immediately awakened, roaring towards the heavens and unleashing a terrifying might. ?¨¢?????§£¦¥?


    In an instant, the entire secluded pool boiled, the water within churning tumultuously, with the center forming a vortex filled with suction power.


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    At this moment, the owner of the pool also let out a muffled groan of pain.


    Her crimson body was scorching hot to the touch, and the soles of her feet, wrapped in snow-white socks, were flexed tightly, clearly indicating great pain with the awakening of the Dragon Soul.


    ¡°As expected!¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng inwardly exclaimed with the confirmation of his suspicions.


    He immediately administered an Elixir Medicine to Ling Zixiao to suppress the upheaval caused by the awakening of the Dragon Soul.


    When he previously plundered the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy, he had speculated that if he were to plunder the Origin Source of the Dragon Roar Physique, it would likely trigger an outburst of the Dragon Roar Physique.


    Now it seemed his suspicions were indeed correct.


    However, he was well prepared.


    With a raise of his hand, two Supreme Talismans flew towards Ling Zixiao and were activated for her use.


    These were Second Rank Supreme Talismans, one capable of nurturing the flesh, the other imbued with the Profound Ice Cold Force.


    ¡°`


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    As the ice power of the Talisman spread, the boiling pool water suddenly cooled down.


    And the Flood Dragon in the deep pool, at this moment, was caught between cold and heat, causing Lu Changsheng, its master, to inhale sharply with a gasp.


    ¡°Seize!¡±


    With a solemn expression, he grasped Ling Zixiao¡¯s wrists with both hands, channeled his mana, and protected her meridians and Dantian. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    At the same time, he executed the Dragon Invocation Technique, allowing the Flood Dragon to continue absorbing the Dragon Pearl Essence.


    ¡°Roar roar roar¡ª¡±


    The Flood Dragon bellowed, fierce and domineering, causing a strand of golden Origin Source to emerge from within the Dragon Ball.


    ¡°Ao ao ao¡ª¡±


    No sooner had the golden Origin Source appeared from the Dragon Ball, than the Dragon Soul within it roared to the sky, making the entire Dragon Ball begin to surge, causing the deep pool to completely boil over.


    ¡°Ah¡ª¡±


    At this moment, Zi Xiao¡¯s head suddenly reared up, her teeth clenched in pain, her body shaking violently.


    A head of jet-black hair drenched in sweat, wantonly disheveled, allowing a few strands to be caught between her red lips, her sobs and cries stifled.


    But as the master of the deep pool, she still did her utmost to help the Flood Dragon suppress the Dragon Soul within the Dragon Ball.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The Flood Dragon roared again, swallowing the Dragon Pearl Essence in front of it, attempting to seize it.


    This made the Dragon Soul incredibly angry, almost bursting out of the Dragon Ball.


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª¡±


    In an instant, boundless Dragon Roar of Yang Energy spread from the Dragon Ball, causing the deep pool to seethe and burn, the water nearly evaporating.


    ¡°Ah¡ª¡±


    Under the power of the Dragon Soul, Zi Xiao¡¯s whole body trembled as if electrocuted, enduring agony.


    At this moment, not only her body trembled.


    Her soul was also shaking continuously.


    ¡°Er¡ª¡±


    Zi Xiao¡¯s eyes were tightly shut, her eyebrows deeply furrowed, her arches taut, and her two delicate white hands gripping the Flood Dragon¡¯s master tightly, as painful, stifled moans escaped from between her lips and teeth.


    ¡°No, I can¡¯t hesitate, I must act quickly!¡±


    Through the force coming from his back, Lu Changsheng could feel Zi Xiao¡¯s pain, his face showing an expression of grave concern.


    Under the outburst of the Dragon Roar Physique, her entire body was boiling, unbearably hot, as if she was about to be consumed by fire.


    Infinite Dragon Roar of Yang Energy erupted from within the depths of her body, burning her flesh, meridians, and Dantian.


    Therefore, he had to quickly seize this strand of Dragon Roar Origin.


    Then deal with this problem afterwards.


    Otherwise, not only would this supplementation fail, but it would also cause Zi Xiao great harm to her vital energy.


    Healing her afterwards would be even more troublesome.


    After all, with the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy burning her like this, Zi Xiao did not have much life left.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The Flood Dragon roared once more, swallowed the Dragon Pearl Essence, then quickly left the deep pool.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    A crisp, muffled sound emerged from within Zi Xiao¡¯s body.


    Causing her to faint, with a trace of bright blood flowing from the corner of her mouth.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mana continued to flow within Zi Xiao¡¯s body.

 Chapter 281: Yin Yang Energies Swallow Dragon Roar Origin, Turmoil in Immortal City! (3)

    ¡°`He knew that under the relentless assault of the replenished origin energy and the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy, the opponent¡¯s heart meridians had been damaged, showing slight ruptures.


    At this rate, not just the heart meridians, but all the energy channels throughout the body and the Dantian would be compromised.


    At this very moment, he could no longer afford to be cautious.


    He directly used several Elixir Medicines and Spirit Talismans on Ling Zixiao.


    In times of critical illness, one must resort to drastic measures.


    With the power of the Elixir Medicines and Talismans, he enabled Ling Zixiao to cling onto a thread of vitality.


    So long as there was a thread of vitality, he could use the Yin Yang Nirvana Art, and the Life Transference Technique to bring the patient back from the brink and slowly recover.


    Time was of the essence in this moment.


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    The Elixir Medicines and Talismans made the unconscious Ling Zixiao moan softly, like a pool of soft water.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    At this time, the Flood Dragon returned with a strand of origin energy seized from the Dragon Ball.


    Upon entering Lu Changsheng¡¯s body, this strand of Dragon Roar Origin immediately turned into a surge of force, scouring every inch of his flesh and skin.


    ¡°Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art!¡±


    Feeling the Dragon Roar Origin rampaging in his body, Lu Changsheng immediately activated the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    ¡°Boom-boom-boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    The sound of raging, river-like blood surged within Lu Changsheng¡¯s body.


    As a Foundation Establishment Cultivator,


    and having cultivated the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art to the forth level, merely a strand of Dragon Roar Origin was not enough to impact him greatly. R????¦­¨°?¨¨???? sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, as this strand of Dragon Roar Origin reached the Qi Ocean Core,


    ¡°Buzz¡ª¡ª¡±


    The Yin Yang Energies orbiting around the Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base within Lu Changsheng¡¯s Qi Ocean Core seemed to resonate.


    They immediately transformed into a tiny Yin Yang fish, swimming towards the Dragon Roar Origin.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked baffled.


    He did not understand what was happening with the Yin Yang Energies of his Foundation Base.


    After all, he had never encountered such a situation before.


    But then, the Yin Yang fish formed by the Yin Yang Energies swallowed the strand of Dragon Roar Origin in one gulp.


    ¡°Boom-boom-boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    In an instant, Lu Changsheng felt the Dragon Roar Origin being refined by the Yin Yang Energies,


    which slowly increased the Yang Energy within his Yin Yang Energies.


    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is.¡±


    Lu Changsheng realized what was happening in his heart.


    His Yin Yang Energies could be enhanced through rare Yin Yang Origin Sources.


    Furthermore, his own Yin Yang Energies were not perfectly balanced at the moment,


    with the Yang Energy being weaker than the Yin Energy.


    It was not for any other reason,


    but simply because the Great Sun Essence of the Golden Crow Elixir he initially consumed was far less profound than Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Supreme Yin Moonlight.


    The reason he was able to maintain balance was entirely due to the Spirit-nurturing Energy he had obtained from the Golden Core Lady.


    Now, the strand of Dragon Roar Origin was more compatible with the Supreme Yin Moonlight than the Great Sun Essence.


    Thus, his Yin Yang Energies instinctively yearned to consume this strand of Dragon Roar Origin.


    Meanwhile, as the Yin Yang Energies digested the Dragon Roar Origin, Lu Changsheng¡¯s Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, at the peak of the forth level, vibrated intensely and broke through to the fifth level.


    ¡°Boom-boom-boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    In an instant, Lu Changsheng¡¯s blood and Qi raged like overflowing rivers and erupting volcanoes, forming a dazzling pillar of rainbow light that soared into the sky and filled the entire cave.


    His whole body shone brilliantly, illuminated and flashing, with vigorous blood Qi and revolving treasure light.


    ¡°It seems that the Dragon Roar Origin is even more beneficial to the male physique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt elated in his heart.


    He hadn¡¯t anticipated that the stimulation from the Dragon Roar Origin would allow his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art to break through directly.


    According to his estimates, even with the assistance of the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, a heavenly Spiritual Treasure for cultivation, it would still have taken him three to four months to achieve a breakthrough.


    ¡°Now that the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art has broken through to the fifth level, I can also begin melting the ¡®Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi¡¯ within my breastbone to forge it into my Life-bound Treasured Bone.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was thrilled.


    He had long anticipated this day.


    But he did not dwell on it.


    He immediately turned his attention to the currently endangered Ling Zixiao.


    As he drew essence from the Dragon Roar Physique, causing it to erupt, Ling Zixiao was now on the verge of death,


    hanging on solely due to the Elixir Medicines and Talismans he had just used to barely maintain her life force.


    ¡°Yin Yang Nirvana Art!¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not hesitate, taking a healing elixir for himself.


    He grasped the woman¡¯s plump waist and executed the Yin Yang Nirvana Art, transferring vital essence into Ling Zixiao¡¯s body.


    At the same time, he activated the ¡®Life Transference Technique¡¯.


    The patient¡¯s condition was extremely dire.


    Ravaged by the impact of the Dragon Roar Physique, her body was a mess of chaos and fractures, and her energy channels were all moderately damaged.


    Simply relying on the Yin Yang Nirvana Art was not enough to stabilize the life force and repair the injuries.


    ¡°If such a price is to be paid for seizing a strand of origin energy, I fear it¡¯s going to cost me a significant portion of my lifespan.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held the delicate and sweaty waist, murmuring to himself.


    He had thought Ling Zixiao¡¯s situation would not be too troublesome.


    Even though he had to stabilize Ling Zixiao¡¯s life force using the Yin Yang Nirvana Art and the Life Transference Technique, he assumed it would only take two or three times at most.


    But from the current situation, it wasn¡¯t nearly that simple.


    Because every act of seizing Dragon Roar Origin presented Ling Zixiao with a life-threatening condition.


    ¡°If I were to refine the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi into my Life-bound Treasured Bone and obtain the Nine Innate Divine Abilities,


    I wonder how effective the Healing Divine Light is.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered silently, thinking of the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi embedded in his breastbone.


    This Ruyi contained nine treasures, each with its own Divine Ability.


    The fifth treasure was the Healing Divine Light,


    which could heal someone¡¯s physical body and even their Primordial Spirit injuries.


    It might have therapeutic effects on Ling Zixiao¡¯s energy channels and Dantian as well.


    If he could restore a fraction of her energy channels and Dantian, subsequent treatments would become much easier.


    ¡°Hmm~¡±


    As Lu Changsheng¡¯s transferred essence entered her body, Ling Zixiao, currently unconscious and trapped in a dark abyss enduring endless torture, felt as if refreshing springs were flowing into her.


    It brought a strange sweetness to her enveloping darkness and her nearly broken spirit and body.

 Chapter 282: Yin Yang Energies Swallow Dragon Roar Origin, Turmoil in Immortal City! (4)

    Following that, a wisp of warmth emerged, pulling her out of the dark abyss.Through such prolonged companionship and dual cultivation day and night, she knew exactly where this wisp of warmth originated.


    A feeling of indescribable peace and safety instantly filled her heart.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, hold on.¡±


    Lu Changsheng noticed that Ling Zixiao had regained some consciousness and spoke in a deep voice.


    As he finished speaking, his hands then grasped the supple and slick thighs of the beauty, and her jade feet wrapped in snowy white stockings, he poured life into her forcefully and steadily, stabilizing the situation within her body.


    ¡°Hmm~¡±


    Ling Zixiao tried to speak.


    But her consciousness was blurred, and her body felt numb and powerless, leaving her unable to open her mouth.


    She could only let out a gentle nasal hum, soft and coquettish.


    Just as Lu Changsheng was healing Ling Zixiao with the techniques of ¡°Yin Yang Nirvana¡± and ¡°Life Transference Technique¡±.


    ¡°Buzz¡ª¡ª¡±


    But suddenly, above Jiuxiao Immortal City, the five-colored aurora that enveloped the city was intensifying rapidly.


    Colorful runes, like fish, were spreading throughout the aurora, emitting strong mana fluctuations.


    ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡±


    ¡°This is the ¡®Five-Extreme Celestial Formation¡¯ of the Celestial City! Why would the Formation suddenly become fully operational?¡±


    Inside the city, many cultivators who witnessed this scene immediately cried out in alarm.


    Whether it was the marketplace or the Celestial City, the formations are normally operated at the lowest possible consumption level.


    They were only fully activated in the face of significant events.


    Otherwise, even a Third Rank Spirit Vein would struggle to sustain the operation of a Third Rank Great Formation indefinitely.


    After all, the amount of Spiritual Energy consumed by the cultivators in the city each day is no small figure.


    The sudden full-scale operation of the Formation, closing off the Celestial City, looks problematic no matter how one sees it.


    Especially for those Robber Cultivators, Heretic Cultivators, and Demon Cultivators who were hiding their identities in the city, at this moment, they were somewhat panicked. ?a??????¨¨?


    ¡°Everyone, do not be afraid. Today the Celestial City has activated the Formation solely to suppress the Demon Cultivators.¡±


    ¡°Do not wander around or move about recklessly!¡±


    An icy, domineering, and majestic voice rose, spreading throughout the entire Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    As soon as the words fell, many Heavenly Sword Sect cultivators suddenly appeared, surrounding courtyards, cavern dwellings, and buildings.


    ¡°Boom Boom Boom!¡±


    In a short while, explosions from spells and collisions of magic artifacts were heard within a building.


    Some courtyards and buildings, amidst the fighting, collapsed directly into ruins.


    ¡°Whoosh¡ª¡ª¡±


    A streak of rainbow light flew out.


    Although Jiuxiao Immortal City had a ban on flying, this restriction was not strong enough to prevent Nascent Soul Immortals from flying.


    It only made flight more difficult and more exhausting.


    However, at that very instant.


    A sword light with a sharp edge slashed out.


    This sword seemed as if it came from beyond the ninth heaven, almost instantly emerging like a skyward explosion, it forced the Nascent Soul Immortal to hastily operate his magical treasure.


    Due to the hurried response, he spat out blood under the sword light.


    ¡°Boom Boom Boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    Various sounds started echoing within the Celestial City.


    Seven or eight streaks of rainbow light appeared; these were either False Core Immortals or Nascent Soul Immortals.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    ¡°The Heavenly Sword Sect has discovered us!¡±


    ¡°When did this happen!¡±


    These streaks of light were all Nascent Soul Immortals.


    Facing such a fierce onslaught, their complexions were incredibly grim at this moment.


    They had not expected that their prolonged concealment within Jiuxiao Immortal City would be detected by the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    ¡°You demonic brats, did you really think that we at the Heavenly Sword Sect were oblivious to your actions all this time!¡±


    A cold and domineering voice rang out.


    There appeared a middle-aged man dressed in a black magical robe.


    He stood tall and straight, the whole of him like a divine sword with its edge fully revealed, giving off a bone-chilling sharpness upon sight.


    ¡°Heavenly Exterminating Sword, Yun Jianfeng!¡±


    ¡°Now, as Xuanjian True Monarch is locked in battle with the two Great True Monarchs of Jin Kingdom, how could you be here!?¡±


    Someone recognizing the middle-aged man felt a chill in their heart and spoke in a deep voice.


    Heavenly Exterminating Sword, Yun Jianfeng.


    Core Formation Late Stage.


    Moreover, he had congealed a Superior Gold Core, ranked as the foremost among Heavenly Sword Sect members under the Nascent Soul True Lord Li Duanxuan, his strength immensely astonishing.


    ¡°Since our sect¡¯s Supreme Elder dares to accept the challenge, naturally there¡¯s no fear, and there¡¯s no need for my presence.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s better here, to cut down all you jumping clowns and teach the forces behind you a lesson!¡±


    Yun Jianfeng¡¯s voice was as cold and domineering as the tip of a sword, piercing into the hearts of others.


    As the voice died away.


    ¡°Buzz¡ª¡±


    Above the Immortal City, the ¡®Five-Extreme Celestial Formation¡¯ circulated with five-colored radiance, a vast, ocean-like mana surged.


    Immediately afterward, an enormous tide of sword light appeared, like the Milky Way pouring down from the nine heavens, killing its way towards those Nascent Soul Immortals.


    ¡°Run!¡±


    ¡°Hurry and run!¡±


    ¡°Everyone, join forces to break the formation!¡±


    Seeing this spectacle, all the Nascent Soul Immortals turned pale, shouting out, wanting to flee the Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Within the city, not only was there the bane that was Yun Jianfeng, but also Nascent Soul Immortals overseeing The Celestial City Formation, along with other False Core Immortals.


    In such a predicament, should they continue fighting, defeat was certain.


    Besides, these people were not united in purpose, each harboring their own agendas.


    ¡°Xiao Chan, go!¡±


    In the crowd, Nangong Mili saw this scene and didn¡¯t dare to hesitate, forming hand seals, and a Purple Jade Spider with numerous pairs of eyes appeared.


    Her enchanting figure landed on the Purple Jade Spider¡¯s back, and with a grab toward Meng Xiaochan, she flew towards the gate of the Immortal City.


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    The man in the black robe, Yun Jianfeng, looked at the Nascent Soul Immortals before him, his expression cold and domineering.


    A black magical sword appeared in his hands, slashing fiercely forward.


    In an instant, a tyrannical sword light cleaved out, tearing open the void, forcing a Nascent Soul Immortal to parry defensively.


    And in that instant.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The Great Formation above the Immortal City surged with another vicious tide of sword light, weaving into a sword qi net, gathering layer by layer, attempting to suppress the Nascent Soul Immortal.


    ¡°Swoosh swoosh swoosh¡ª¡±


    Several Heavenly Sword Sect False Core Immortals and Foundation Establishment Cultivators arrived, aiming to capture the Nascent Soul Immortal locked within the sword net.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Yun Jianfeng stood tall and straight, his figure upright like a sword, standing firm in the void, his gaze electric. Seeing Nangong Mili standing on the Purple Jade Spider ahead, he fiercely slashed with the sword in his hand.


    Immediately, a black sword qi dazzled forth, filled with an annihilating aura, as if cleaving through the dawn of creation.


    ¡°Hiss hiss hiss¡ª¡±


    On seeing this, Nangong Mili produced a purple flute, and endless purple streams surged, seeking to block this annihilating sword qi.


    And the Purple Jade Spider spat out strands of purple, crystal-clear silk, weaving into a large net.


    But the next moment.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The Great Formation above the Immortal City circulated with five-colored aura, its might surging, a dense mass of sword light turned into a net of sword qi, killing its way toward Nangong Mili.


    It was clear that the Array Master upholding the Immortal City Formation was coordinating with Yun Jianfeng.


    Whoever Yun Jianfeng sought to kill, he would swiftly act to suppress, an offensive so overwhelming it left one virtually unable to defend.


    ¡°Mili!¡±


    At this time, not far off, a tall, majestic-looking middle-aged man exuding an aura of menace saw the scene and immediately showed worry, shouting loudly.


    He immediately gave up fleeing, with a dark red greatsword magic artifact appearing in his hands, he actively slashed toward the sword qi net in the sky to break it open for Nangong Mili.

 Chapter 283: Cackling Rampage, Self-Detonation of the True Elixir!

    Xiang Xiongshan¡¯s face was ferocious, with black hair wildly flying above his head.In his hand, a blood-red greatsword swung, and a sea of blood emerged.


    The boundless sea of blood surged with a terrifying might, attacking the net of sword qi in the sky that shimmered with five-colored radiance.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The collision between the sea of blood and the sword net instantly caused a loud explosion and dreadful waves of mana.


    ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª¡±


    The waves of this impact swept in all directions, nearly shattering the house buildings and white jade stone slabs surrounding the Immortal City.


    Even in the Immortal City, where buildings and floors were made from special materials,


    they couldn¡¯t possibly withstand the aftermath of a battle between Nascent Soul Immortals. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Suppress!¡±


    In just an instant, a majestic and profound voice rose.


    Winds whipped up from all directions, and an invisible barrier formed, suppressing and calming the terrible afterwaves.


    Heavenly Sword Sect dared to make a move within Jiuxiao Immortal City, naturally considering various aspects and not allowing the battle aftermath to spread wantonly.


    Otherwise, such a battle at the Nascent Soul level would reduce even the Immortal City to ruins.


    Moreover, there were countless cultivators inside the Immortal City.


    If they allowed Nascent Soul Immortals to fight unrestrained, just the aftershocks alone could kill who knows how many Energy Refining Cultivators.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±


    Nangong Mili, upon seeing this scene, didn¡¯t hesitate in the slightest.


    Taking Meng Xiaochan with her, she commanded the Purple Jade Spider underneath to continue their assault toward the Immortal City¡¯s main gate.


    ¡°Heh.¡±


    Yun Jianfeng witnessed the scene and let out a sneer.


    He didn¡¯t care about the fleeing Nangong Mili.


    His Magical Sword in hand, he slashed forward, emitting a black Sword Qi.


    An endless aura of eradication surged forth, aiming to kill the still struggling Xiang Xiongshan against the great net of Sword Qi.


    If the opponent was seeking death on their own, he had no qualms about obliging them.


    As for Nangong Mili and the others,


    with The Celestial City Formation activated and fully sealed, these people were like turtles in a jar; he merely needed to defeat them one by one.


    Should he demonstrate excessive power, causing these people to fall into despair, they might band together, or even wreak havoc in the Immortal City.


    This was something he did not wish to see.


    ¡°Ha!¡±


    Xiang Xiongshan, seeing the annihilating Sword Qi coming at him, his face darkened. True Elixir mana surged through his body, and a fearsome and powerful black armor materialized around him, his body emanating waves of ominous energy. ?????????????B??


    He took a deep breath, drawing in the air and Spiritual Energy from all around into his abdomen.


    With a rumbling sound, his abdomen pulsed, and out of his nostrils spread two dragon-like breaths.


    ¡°Roar¡ª¡±


    Immediately afterward, rapid, violent, domineering, surging, and sharp breaths burst forth from his body.


    This noise resembled the thunderous sound of thousands of troops in battle and countless fierce birds and beasts howling, an eruption like that of a volcano exploding, sweeping in all directions.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    The hurricane rose abruptly, and the visible sound waves surged out from Xiang Xiongshan as the epicenter, laying waste in every direction.


    Pavilions, terraces, shops, and storefronts collapsed under this impact.


    And on the streets, many people within these shops turned pale with pain, some spewing fresh blood and bursting apart.


    Xiang Xiongshan had become a Nascent Soul Immortal for a reason, he was certainly not foolish.


    Knowing the situation was dire, he realized he had no chance against Yun Jianfeng and The Celestial City Formation.


    Rather than wait for execution, he might as well act in this manner, preventing them from using their full strength against him, and buy Nangong Mili some time.


    ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª¡±


    The might of The Celestial City Formation surged, and the cultivators from the Heavenly Sword Sect also formed their arrays, taking positions around, quelling this wave of sound and mana.


    ¡°Demon Head, you¡¯re courting death!¡±


    Yun Jianfeng, seeing this scene, glared fiercely, his expression turned grave.


    In the void, instantly appeared numerous black Sword Qi with a chilling killing intent and an aura of eradication.


    The Sword Qi was dense and overwhelming, like a boundless ocean, racing towards Xiang Xiongshan.


    Before this, he hadn¡¯t used his full force against these people, thinking of it like a cat playing with a mouse.


    He wanted them to see hope, to scatter like sand, each fleeing for their lives.


    But now, Xiang Xiongshan¡¯s actions had ignited a wave of anger in him.


    ¡°Humming¡ª¡±


    Xiang Xiongshan, seeing the unstoppable tide of Sword Qi breaking through the air and knowing he couldn¡¯t avoid it, rapidly formed seals with his hands. His insides rumbled loudly as though a fierce beast was awakening.


    The black armor on his body showed the phantom of a black Jiao snake, fierce and dreadful, coiling around him.


    ¡°Clang, clang, clang¡ª¡±


    The black Sword Qi arrived, striking the phantom black Jiao snake surrounding his body, causing sparks to fly and creating a symphony of clashing metals.


    In the process, the solid Jiao snake phantom visibly weakened and dimmed.


    The killing intent was like the wind, the Sword Qi like the tide, continuously relentless, pulsing back and forth.


    ¡°Myriad Manifestations!¡±


    Xiang Xiongshan, enduring the endless Sword Qi, had a ferocious look, eyes spewing out black flames resembling glazing, and he roared loudly.


    With the blood-red greatsword, he broke through the net of Sword Qi and slashed forward fiercely. His slash carried a domineering might, sweeping across heaven and earth with a boundless sea of blood, accompanied by ghostly wails and wolf howls.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    The boundless sea of blood sought to tear through the tide of black Sword Qi.


    But the black Sword Qi was inexhaustible and visible to the naked eye; it tore through the sea of blood.


    ¡°Suppress!¡±


    At the same time, a tremendous voice resounded between heaven and earth.


    Above the Immortal City, with the Great Formation¡¯s five-colored radiance diffusing, a five-colored rainbow, akin to a celestial pillar, shot down at Xiang Xiongshan, its might astonishing.


    Facing Yun Jianfeng¡¯s offensive and already near his limit, Xiang Xiongshan¡¯s expression instantly turned extremely grim.


    With a fierce look, the mana surged within his body, and the phantom of the Jiao snake on his black armor raised its head to howl, rocketing towards the sky to charge at the pillar of light.


    But the Jiao snake, already greatly weakened by the black Sword Qi attack, had its power damaged.


    Confronted with the five-colored celestial pillar, it let out a mournful cry and disintegrated into ashes, shattering in the void.

 Chapter 284: Cackling Rampage, Self-Detonation of the True Elixir! (2)

    ¡°`¡°Puh!¡±


    The illusion of the flood dragon shattered, immediately whitening Xiang Xiongshan¡¯s face as he spat out fresh blood.


    At the same time, the boundless sea of blood he had unleashed was annihilated by the black Sword Qi in that instant.


    The endless black Sword Qi instantly engulfed Xiang Xiongshan, causing his protective Magical Treasures to crack and his armor to splinter, with sparks flying off.


    Immediately after, his body ¡®boom¡¯ flew backward, smashing into the ground and creating a deep crater.


    Blood spurted from his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, a truly pitiful sight.


    ¡°Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh¡ª¡±


    Seeing this, the Heavenly Sword Sect disciples who were skirmishing nearby immediately took action, forming an array to suppress and capture Xiang Xiongshan.


    ¡°Mili, this is all I can do for you,¡± Xiang Xiongshan said under the pressure of the force, with his muscles crackling and limbs unable to bear the strength, motionless and showing an expression of agony.


    He lifted his head slightly, gazing into the distance.


    Looking at Nangong Mili who had already escaped on a Purple Jade Spider, his eyes shone with a fascinated and satisfied light.


    He felt that being able to buy so much time for Nangong Mili was worth it.


    At this very moment.


    Nangong Mili and the others had already reached the gates of Immortal City, hitting the Great Formation in front of them together, trying to break through the prohibitions and escape.


    But with the Third Rank Great Formation fully activated, sealing off the entire Immortal City, even with several Nascent Soul Immortals attacking together, it was impossible to break through the Formation instantly.


    ¡°Fellow cultivators, stop holding back. Right now, we can only break through if we combine our efforts. Otherwise, if we keep this up, we¡¯ll all be finished here,¡± one of them said.


    ¡°I possess a Magical Treasure named the Ban-Breaking Awl, which can break prohibitions and Formation. It has a certain effect on breaking through the Great Formation,¡± said a cultivator wearing a grey robe, with grey hair and a gloomy face. He quickly produced a purple-gold awl.


    ¡°Indeed, no matter what happened before, now we must find a way to break through the Great Formation.¡±


    ¡°I have a Third-Order Ban-Breaking Talisman that can be used to break the prohibitions of a Great Formation!¡±


    ¡°I possess a Divine Skill called the ¡®Great Inversion Divine Power¡¯ which can overturn mountains and rivers, affect the ley lines, and is useful for breaking Formations. Once this power succeeds, it can disrupt the operation of this local heaven and earth, making the Formation weak,¡± another person declared.


    Seeing how quickly two Nascent Soul Immortals were suppressed and captured, the others spoke up one after another.


    They knew they were trapped like turtles in a jar.


    Only by working together to find a way to break the Formation was there a sliver of hope for escape.


    Otherwise, the outcome awaiting them was nothing but capture and suppression.


    ¡°Take action!¡±


    Deciding quickly, the cultivators began to operate.


    A Nascent Soul Immortal and a False Core Immortal flew up into the sky, acting separately, unleashing their Divine Skills and Magical Treasures at the buildings and cultivators of Immortal City. ?????£Î¦Ï§£??


    By doing this, they forced the Heavenly Sword Sect to use the power of the Great Formation to protect these buildings and cultivators.


    The others used their Divine Skills to hinder the Heavenly Sword Sect cultivators and to attack the Formation, looking to blast open a tiny thread of life.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    Under the assault of the Divine Skills and Magical Treasures, countless pavilions, terraces, and grand buildings collapsed and exploded, turning into ruins.


    Many Energy Refining Cultivators and even some Foundation Establishment Cultivators were obliterated under the devastating onslaught, their flesh and bones turning to mush.


    When immortals fight, mortals suffer.


    In front of Nascent Soul Immortals, let alone Energy Refining Cultivators,


    even those at the Foundation Establishment stage could hardly resist.


    And at this moment, this Nascent Soul Immortal was destroying unrestrainedly.


    ¡°Looking for death!¡±


    Yun Jianfeng¡¯s face turned icy with murderous intent upon witnessing this.


    What he was seeing was the last thing he wanted to observe. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He transmitted his Divine Sense, instructing the True Person managing the Formation to isolate heaven and earth with the Formation, suppress all sides, and for the Heavenly Sword Sect disciples to evacuate the populace and to seal off the surroundings.


    He himself, meanwhile, gripped a black killing sword and charged at a Demon Path False Core cultivator.


    The Magical Sword glowed black and dazzling, and with a slice, a fierce black dragon emerged that roared fearsomely and tore through the void, making onlookers¡¯ Mental Spirits tremble.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Seeing this, the Demon Path False Core Immortal immediately placed a gourd Magical Treasure in front of him, spewing water and fire to form various barriers, blocking this assault.


    At the same time, he looked to the others for help, hoping they would assist.


    After all, he was just a lowly False Core.


    If he had to face Yun Jianfeng alone, he feared he would be suppressed within one round.


    Moreover, Yun Jianfeng was clearly filled with murderous intent at the moment.


    Killing a person was far simpler than capturing and suppressing them.


    Other Golden Cores and False Cores seeing this exchanged glances, each unleashing their Magical Treasures and Divine Skills, moving to assist.


    Some directly attacked the buildings and cultivators inside the city, hoping to distract Yun Jianfeng.


    ¡°Evil creature, die by my hand!¡±


    Returns in Yun Jianfeng¡¯s eyes sparkled like lightning, Mana from his Golden Core surged within, and he transformed into an unparalleled Magical Sword that could pierce the heavens.


    Countless annihilating Sword Qi emerged around him, dense and covering the sky like a tidal dragon surging through the void, annihilating everything.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    The myriad Sword Qi in the void tore through all the assaulting forces like a tidal wave.


    Simultaneously, the Demon Path False Core, whose face had turned pale blocking the black dragon sword light, coughed up blood and his body split in two, dying instantly.


    This assault attacked not only the physical body but also contained the supreme power of the Golden Core, oppressing the soul and leaving him wholly unable to resist.


    ¡°This!¡±


    ¡°Is this the power of a Golden Core True Person?¡±


    ¡°The Juejian Sword, Yun Jianfeng!¡±


    The others, seeing this, had unsightly expressions.


    It was horrifying.


    Yun Jianfeng¡¯s power was terrifying.


    They had all just acted together to block him,


    but Yun Jianfeng alone had broken through all their assaults.


    And he had instantly slain a False Core True Person.


    At this rate, all of them would die here.

 Chapter 285: Cackling Rampage, Self-Detonation of the True Elixir! (3)

    ¡°Kill, even if I die, I want to take a few with me!¡±Another Nascent Soul Immortal from the Demon Path, seeing the situation, had a fierce expression and sacrificed a small mountain Magical Treasure, carrying the power of landslides and earth splits, and directly smashed it towards Jiuxiao Mountain in the center of the Immortal City.


    He wanted to use this method to influence and destroy the Spirit Vein beneath the Immortal City. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, the Third Rank Spirit Vein and the main vein were located right below Jiuxiao Mountain.


    If Jiuxiao Mountain collapsed, the entire Immortal City¡¯s Spirit Vein would also be affected.


    ¡°Subdue!¡±


    The voice of the true person in charge of The Celestial City Formation was magnificent, causing a five-colored rainbow light to immediately fall from the sky, enveloping the small mountain Magical Treasure and intercepting it.


    ¡°Kill!¡±


    Yun Jianfeng¡¯s expression was cold, his killing intent was chilling, and his black Magical Sword swung in his hand.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    A domineering, all-annihilating burst of Sword Qi exploded into existence in the void.


    This Demonic Path False Core, just after sacrificing his magical treasure, with his body affected by the Great Formation of the Immortal City, was unconsciously severed in two by this Sword Qi.


    A look of astonishment appeared on his face.


    He had no idea how this Sword Qi had appeared or how he had died.


    Everyone present who witnessed this scene felt a chill in their hearts and their hair stood on end.


    One sword!


    Just one sword and a Nascent Soul Immortal had died just like that.


    He died so easily!


    This was not just the difference between the Initial Stage of Core Formation and the Late Stage of Core Formation.


    It was also the gap between True Elixir and Golden Core!


    ¡°Today, all of you will pay the price!¡±


    Yun Jianfeng¡¯s expression was indifferent, showing no mercy as his killing sword continued to slash towards others.


    ¡°Stop him, stop him quickly, my ¡®Great Inversion Divine Power¡¯ is about to be complete!¡± shouted another Nascent Soul Immortal who was casting a divine skill. ????£Â§§?


    But now, only two Nascent Soul Immortals remained at his side.


    The rest were all False Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    Under such circumstances, who would dare to take action? They could only continue to bombard the Great Formation with all their might.


    ¡°Heavenly Spider, go!¡±


    Nangong Mili saw this scene, bit her silver teeth, and let her purple jade spider rush out.


    Now that the other two were fully focused on breaking the formation, she could only step in and delay Yun Jianfeng.


    ¡°Hiss hiss hiss¡ª¡±


    This purple jade spider, with twelve pairs of eyes emitting a demonic luster, spat out a clear and translucent purple web, aiming to seal off this part of the void.


    Immediately afterward, Nangong Mili slapped her Spiritual Beast bag, and six Spirit Snakes and a dense swarm of poison bees flew out.


    These six Spirit Snakes and poison bees did not fly towards Yun Jianfeng but scattered in all directions.


    ¡°Woo woo woo¡ª¡±


    She also blew her purple Jade Flute, emitting an invisible wave of mana.


    Upon hearing this sound, the purple jade spider, Spirit Snakes, and poison bees all began to increase in strength.


    Especially the purple jade spider, which grew from human size to a height of a zhang, its body radiating purple light that was daunting to the soul.


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    Yun Jianfeng saw this scene and snorted coldly, his face disdainful.


    A fierce and domineering burst of black Sword Qi was slashed out, instantly reducing the large web spun by the purple jade spider in front of him to dust.


    ¡°`


    Meanwhile, sword lights imbued with terrifying might slashed toward the six Spirit Snakes.


    These six Spirit Snakes were all Second Rank Demon Beasts.


    Moreover, they were poisonous beasts nurtured through secret techniques, superior to ordinary Demon Beasts.


    But facing the six black sword lights, they were sliced into two, blood splattering everywhere, as they died instantly.


    Nangong Mili¡¯s face turned pale at this scene.


    Though these Spirit Snakes were not her life-bound poisonous beasts, they were still spiritually connected to her.


    Now that all were slain, it had a significant impact on her.


    However, she also knew that at this moment, this was the only way to delay Yun Jianfeng.


    She blew her Jade Flute, scattering the poisonous bees, intending to wreak havoc in the Immortal City, forcing The Celestial City Formation to act against the bees.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    But the very next moment, a black Sword Qi filled with annihilating and devastating might shot straight at her.


    ¡°Hiss-hiss-hiss¡ª¡±


    The Purple Jade Spider was enveloped in a sinister purple glow, looking vicious and dreadful, its twelve pairs of eyes striking terror, as it spat out webs one after another.


    Its eight legs, like spears, shone with a frightful and crystalline sharpness.


    ¡°Puff¡ª¡±


    Under the annihilating black Sword Qi, the web was turned to ash and dust.


    The Sword Qi burst forth again, keen and tyrannical, obliterating all in its path, forcing the Purple Jade Spider to thrust its legs sharply forward like deadly spears.


    ¡°Clang-clang-clang!¡±


    ¡°Ao-ao-ao!¡±


    The crystalline sharp spider spears, when faced with the Sword Qi, were severed one by one, causing the Purple Jade Spider to reveal a look of agonized wailing.


    ¡°Puff!¡±


    Another fierce and tyrannical black sword light tore through the sky, slicing the fearsome, vast body of the Purple Jade Spider in two.


    Its crystalline, translucent purple blood spattered forth.


    ¡°Puff!¡±


    Nangong Mili, who was in the midst of playing her Jade Flute, immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, her complexion pale and feeble.


    This Purple Jade Spider was her life-bound Heavenly Spider, deeply connected to her existence.


    Now that it had been slain by Yun Jianfeng, she too had sustained severe injuries.


    ¡°The Juejian Sword, Yun Jianfeng, how terrifying!¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s countenance was ghastly.


    This Purple Jade Spider was a Third Rank poisonous beast.


    And it had just had its strength temporarily boosted under her Technique¡¯s stimulation.


    Yet it was still slain by Yun Jianfeng with three strikes.


    Such power was simply despairing.


    ¡°Old Yan, is your Divine Power ready yet?¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s face was ashen as she looked towards the Nascent Soul Immortal, who was casting a Great Divine Power to break the formation, and called out.


    Now that she had used her life-bound Heavenly Spider to delay Yun Jianfeng.


    If it was still not enough, she would not continue to stand in the way of her own death.


    Because to kill her, Yun Jianfeng would need at most two strikes.


    ¡°Inversion! Rise!¡±


    The Nascent Soul Immortal, referred to as Old Yan, did not speak. He slapped his chest fiercely, then let out a feeble, long whistle.

 Chapter 286: Cackling Rampage, Self-Detonation of the True Elixir! (4)

    Array flags fluttered all over, magical beads rotated, Core Formation mana surged wildly within, stirring the winds and clouds of heaven and earth.In an instant.


    ¡°Boom Boom Boom!¡±


    The entire Immortal City, at this moment, seemed to violently shake.


    Following that, the white jade floor beneath the feet of the one called Old Ghost Yan shattered, the fractures spreading like a spider-web, continuously extending around.


    At the same time, this patch of ground began to slowly rise.


    Great Inversion Divine Power!


    A divine skill only Nascent Soul Immortals could display.


    It could turn mountains upside down, break formations, kill enemies, affect ley lines, and for a brief period, break the small world formed by a Third Rank Great Formation.


    Although it wasn¡¯t as terrifying as the Earthshaking Formation, which could directly destroy the foundation of a ley line, its might was still quite astonishing.


    ¡°Suppress!¡±


    The Celestial City Formation, which isolated heaven and earth, frantically surged with pent-up five-colored clouds, attempting to suppress this divine power.


    ¡°Now!¡±


    Old Ghost Yan¡¯s eyes suddenly opened wide, his pupils filled with bloodshot veins, his expression somewhat fierce as he shouted loudly.


    As his words fell, everyone attacked the formation before them without holding back.


    ¡°Break the Law Spike!¡±


    ¡°Break the Ban Talisman!¡±


    ¡°Heavenly Thunder Pearl!¡±


    Divine Skills and Magical Treasures, Talismans and strange artifacts bombarded the Immortal City furiously, seeking to blast open a rift and escape the Immortal City.


    Under the influence of the ¡®Great Inversion Divine Power¡¯, this small world, which was self-contained, became disrupted, leading to a weak spot in the formation before them, and immediately a crack blasted open.


    ¡°It¡¯s open, it¡¯s broken through!¡±


    ¡°Go! Hurry up, it won¡¯t be long before this crack restores itself!¡±


    No one dared to delay, wanting to take the chance to escape right now.


    ¡°Thinking of fleeing? It¡¯s not that easy!¡±


    Yun Jianfeng watched this scene and let out a cold snort.


    With a single sword strike, sword light dazzled heaven and earth, as if a cataclysm had descended, filling the space with countless destructive dark gases, blocking the crack that had appeared in the Great Formation. ????¦Â¨§?


    If one wished to escape the Great Formation through the crack, they would have to endure his Sword Qi.


    This Sword Qi would kill any ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator upon contact.


    He held the killing sword, continuing to pursue the three Nascent Soul cultivators before him.


    ¡°Demonic Disintegration Technique!¡±


    In the distance, Xiang Xiongshan, who was captured and suppressed by the Heavenly Sword Sect, was now covered in blood red, his veins bulging, his flesh etched with blood-colored runes.


    ¡°Mili, run!¡±


    He suddenly let out a long howl, rising into the sky, shockingly choosing to self-destruct his True Elixir.


    ¡°No good!¡±


    Even Yun Jianfeng¡¯s expression changed upon witnessing this scene.


    Unexpectedly, Xiang Xiongshan had some sort of secret technique that allowed him, at the expense of his life, to break the seal and suppression, and execute the True Elixir self-destruction technique.


    You should know, in the Cultivation World, there is a saying that Nascent Soul Cultivators and above can carry a wisp of soul with them after death, reincarnating and cultivating anew in the future, awakening their previous wisdom.


    But once one chose to self-destruct, the True Elixir, physical body, and soul would be instantaneously obliterated, leaving no trace in the world, with no chance for reincarnation.


    Thus, very few Nascent Soul Cultivators would choose to self-destruct their True Elixir.


    However, the power of such self-destruction was indeed tremendously shocking, even for Yun Jianfeng, a Golden Core True Person, who also had to retreat a fair distance.


    ¡°Sword Sealing the Heavens and Earth!¡±


    His black Magical Sword slashed, countless Sword Qi filled the air around him, sealing the void around Xiang Xiongshan to prevent his self-destruction from causing too much damage to the Immortal City.


    Meanwhile, the True Person presiding over the Celestial City Formation, at this moment, also fully operated the Immortal City to seal the void and suppress the power of Xiang Xiongshan¡¯s self-destruction.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The next moment, Xiang Xiongshan executed the True Elixir self-destruction technique, causing the entire Immortal City to resound with an earth-shattering explosion.


    And Nangong Mili and others took this opportunity to break through Yun Jianfeng¡¯s Sword Qi seal, escaping from Jiuxiao Immortal City through the minute crack.


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 Chapter 287: Enhancement of Yin Yang Energies, A Premonition of War!

    In a cave dwelling.¡°What kind of demon cultivator is this, creating such a commotion in Immortal City!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was employing the Yin Yang Nirvana Art, trying to save Ling Zixiao¡¯s life and heal her injuries.


    When he heard the explosive noise outside that shook heaven and earth, his heart skipped a beat.


    He had no idea what was happening in Immortal City.


    Earlier, he had heard a grand and vast voice.


    It announced that Immortal City had activated the Formation to suppress a demon cultivator.


    But the commotion caused by this suppression of a demon cultivator truly felt astonishing to him.


    ¡°I hope it won¡¯t affect us here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the fair and voluptuous body in front of him, exhaled softly, and dared not to be too distracted.


    He continued to concentrate, using talismans and mana to arrange the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy within Ling Zixiao¡¯s body while applying the Yin Yang Nirvana Art and Life Transference Technique to nourish her flesh and warm her meridians and Dantian.


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    Underneath the earth-shattering explosive noise, Ling Zixiao¡¯s hazy consciousness also gained some clarity.


    However, her condition was still extremely poor.


    She felt frail and weak all over, extraordinarily feeble.


    She could only rely on the continuous life force from Lu Changsheng to soothe the backlash of the Dragon Roar Physique.


    And so, time passed by bit by bit.


    It wasn¡¯t much longer.


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    Ling Zixiao moaned softly, her body trembling violently.


    Though her delicate body was still powerless, like a pile of soft mud and water.


    She was no longer so frail and in danger.


    ¡°Whew!¡±


    Seeing that Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition had finally stabilized, Lu Changsheng let out a sigh of relief.


    ¡°Ha!¡±


    He gave a firm shout, activated his cultivation technique, and began the final stabilizing treatment.


    After a while, when the last wave of treatment was finished, Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed exhaustion and fatigue.


    After all, such high-intensity treatment not only consumed physical and mental spirit but also drained the essence and lifespan from his Origin Source. ???????¦¢??


    ¡°Lu Lang~Mm~¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s beautiful face was flushed, her eyes misty. She propped up her slender arm and wrapped it around Lu Changsheng¡¯s neck, offering a kiss.


    Before this, although she and Lu Changsheng were partners, it was, to put it bluntly, a trade of interests.


    It was purely transactional, devoid of any emotions.


    Her intimate actions with Lu Changsheng were simply because she found him physically appealing.


    Thinking that her life was not long, and she had yet to experience this aspect, she tried to accept it.


    After all, the two would have to solve the problems of the Dragon Roar Physique through dual cultivation, which inevitably meant reaching this level of intimacy sooner or later.


    But now.


    After these days of blissful love and brushes with death, her attitude towards Lu Changsheng had changed.


    It was no longer pure transactional or a trade of interests.


    Under the backlash of the Dragon Roar Physique, with endless Yang Energy burning her body, her consciousness became hazy, sinking into an abyss of endless darkness.


    Lu Changsheng, consuming the life of his Origin Source, pulled her from that abyss, stirring up inexplicable feelings deep within her heart.


    This burgeoning sentiment made her view Lu Changsheng with a bit more sincerity.


    As long as Lu Changsheng did not let her down and could solve the issues of the Dragon Roar Physique, even if he was a Flower-Picking Fiend Cultivator, she would accept him.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng, faced with Ling Zixiao¡¯s kiss, warmly reciprocated.


    He knew that a woman, after going through such an ordeal, would be much more emotional.


    It was a good opportunity to build their relationship.


    After all, although they were partners, their relationship was like boarding the carriage first and buying the ticket later, lacking an emotional foundation.


    Thus, to have her sincerely become the mother of his child, it was natural to foster these emotions.


    Their necks entwined, they kissed with smacking sounds, like a pair of newlyweds, affectionate and loving.


    After a good while, equivalent to half a cup of tea¡¯s time, their lips finally parted reluctantly.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, how do you feel about your condition now?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked softly, caressing every inch of the soft and delicate snowy back of the beautiful woman beside him. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He could tell that Ling Zixiao was stable now but still extremely weak.


    As for the condition of the Dragon Roar Physique, he had no idea.


    He didn¡¯t know how the bit of Dragon Roar Origin that he had harvested with the ¡®Dragon Invocation Technique¡¯ had affected Ling Zixiao.


    The benefits or detriments it could bring.


    Ling Zixiao remained silent upon hearing this.


    She closed her eyes, quietly sensing the changes in her Dragon Roar Physique.


    After a long while.


    She opened her beautiful eyes, showing a hint of joy, ¡°Lu Lang, my Dragon Roar Physique has been temporarily suppressed.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows in surprise upon hearing this.


    He hadn¡¯t expected it to be suppressed so easily.


    However, Ling Zixiao¡¯s brows furrowed slightly as she continued, ¡°But I feel that the Dragon Roar Physique is simply using the continuously dissipating Dragon Roar Yang Energy to repair the lost Origin Source.¡±


    ¡°Once the Dragon Roar Origin that you¡¯ve harvested is restored, I¡¯m afraid the endless outflow of Dragon Roar Yang Energy will resume.¡±


    Ling Zixiao nestled into Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace, her voice weak and feeble.


    The Dragon Roar Physique constantly emitted Dragon Roar Yang Energy as her cultivation level and strength increased.


    This stream of Yang Energy not only caused an imbalance in her Yin and Yang but was also incessantly burning her meridians and Dantian.


    Now, with Lu Changsheng having harvested and plundered a strand of Dragon Roar Origin, the outflow of Yang Energy from her Dragon Roar Physique had been slowed.


    But as soon as the Origin Source of her Dragon Roar Physique recovered, it would be like before, continuously emitting Dragon Roar Yang Energy, withering her meridians and life.


    ¡°The Origin Source of a Spiritual Body can actually repair itself?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat astonished when he heard this.


    As far as he knew, it was very difficult to replenish a damaged Origin Source of a spiritual body.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique could actually heal itself after he had harvested a strand of its Origin Source.

 Chapter 288: Yin Yang Energies Enhancement, Prelude to War! (2)

    This is indeed quite astonishing.¡°Is this a feature of the Dragon Roar Physique? Or did I absorb too little of the Dragon Roar Origin Source?¡± sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng was puzzled in his heart.


    He did not dwell on it and continued to ask, ¡°Zi Xiao, how long will it take for your Dragon Roar Physique to recover on its own?¡±


    If the Dragon Roar Physique could constantly recover, and quickly at that, it would be troublesome.


    Because this absorption had made Ling Zixiao¡¯s body extremely weak.


    Even with the Nirvana Art and the Life Transference Technique, these two secret techniques, she would not be able to withstand another absorption by the ¡®Dragon Invocation Technique¡¯ in a short period of time.


    She must recuperate well, wait for her vital energy to recover, before she could undergo a second absorption.


    ¡°I¡¯m not too clear on this either, maybe a year, possibly half a year.¡±


    Ling Zixiao lightly shook her head and spoke softly.


    ¡°Half a year, a year.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows furrowed slightly.


    Based on his estimation, for Ling Zixiao to recuperate her body, it would take at least three to four months, or even half a year.


    By that progress, Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique would also have more or less recovered.


    Under such circumstances, it would be very difficult for him to completely absorb and plunder the Origin Source of the Dragon Roar Physique.


    It¡¯s uncertain how many times he would need to absorb to completely plunder the Dragon Roar Origin Source.


    True, each strand of Dragon Roar Origin Source was beneficial to him.


    But the issue was that each absorption of the Dragon Roar Origin Source, the eruption of the Dragon Roar Physique, would bring a life-threatening danger to Ling Zixiao.


    To stabilize Ling Zixiao¡¯s vitality, he needed to pay a huge price and consume lifespan.


    So, he could not keep solving Ling Zixiao¡¯s problem in this manner.


    After all, he was just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    With only over two hundred years of lifespan.


    If too much of his lifespan was lost, it would affect other aspects of his life as well.


    ¡°Now that I¡¯ve broken through the fifth layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, as long as I refine the ¡®Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi¡¯ into my Life-bound Treasured Bone and obtain the Nine Great Divine Abilities, perhaps I can treat Zi Xiao¡¯s condition with the Healing Divine Light,¡± Lu Changsheng pondered. ?§Ñ????¦¯???


    The biggest problem with Ling Zixiao under the backlash of the Dragon Roar Physique was the withering and fragility of her meridians and Dantian.


    If he could nourish and restore Ling Zixiao¡¯s body, meridians, and Dantian¡­


    Then, by using the ¡®Dragon Invocation Technique¡¯ to absorb the Dragon Roar Origin Source, she would not face a life or death situation from the backlash.


    Thus, he wouldn¡¯t need to pay such a high price to extend Ling Zixiao¡¯s life.


    He could use heavenly and earthly treasures in other ways to let Ling Zixiao gradually recover.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. In the time to come, you take good care of yourself, recover well.¡±


    ¡°Whatever Elixir Medicines you need, I will concoct them for you directly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, as he embraced Ling Zixiao in his arms.


    ¡°Lu Lang, if I consume too many Spiritual Medicines and heavenly and earthly treasures to nourish my body and meridians during this period, I¡¯m afraid it will hasten the recovery of the Dragon Roar Physique¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao pursed her lips and confided to Lu Changsheng about the characteristics of the Dragon Roar Physique.


    She had broken through to Foundation Establishment many years ago.


    But her cultivation level had not advanced one bit.


    She was still at the first level of Foundation Establishment.


    On one hand, the backlash from the Dragon Roar Physique when breaking through to Foundation Establishment caused her meridians and Dantian to wither, making it difficult to cultivate.


    On the other hand, she dared not cultivate.


    If she cultivated, or even consumed Elixir Medicines and Spiritual Medicines, it would cause the Dragon Roar Physique to absorb these energies, converting them into the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy.


    The more Dragon Roar of Yang Energy in her body, the more vigorous it became, making the withering of her meridians and lifespan faster.


    This is also why she only purchased cold and Yin Spiritual Medicines and heavenly and earthly treasures from others.


    Because only cold and Yin Spiritual Medicines and treasures would not be absorbed by the Dragon Roar Physique.


    They could suppress the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy.


    ¡°Hiss.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took in a deep breath, feeling that the Dragon Roar Physique was really troublesome.


    In that case, a great number of Spirit Pills and Spiritual Medicines could not be used on Ling Zixiao.


    He could only try to find more cold and Yin attribute Elixir Medicines and Spiritual Medicines.


    He exhaled gently and comforted her in a soft voice, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with me here, I¡¯ll find a way.¡±


    ¡°Mhm~¡±


    Upon hearing these words, an unprecedentedly sweet sense of security surged in Ling Zixiao¡¯s heart.


    On her journey, she had experienced many things.


    But she had never been tenderly cared for like a woman before.


    Now, she finally experienced this feeling.


    And it made her feel very nice.


    Because of mental exhaustion, Ling Zixiao nestled into Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, her eyelashes gradually drooping, her pale complexion revealing a tranquil smile as she slowly drifted to sleep.


    Hearing the even and rhythmic breathing of the beauty, Lu Changsheng gently held the fragrant and soft beauty, his palm softly caressing her smooth and delicate skin.


    In his heart, he silently invoked, ¡°System.¡±


    Suddenly, the system interface appeared before his eyes.


    [Name: Lu Changsheng]


    [Identity: Son-in-law of the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain]


    [Cultivation Level: Foundation Establishment Second Level]


    [Lifespan: 38/263]


    [Talents: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, Gengjin Body Constitution (Intermediate Spiritual Body), Blood Talisman Spiritual Body (Superior Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation Techniques: Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, Yin Yang Harmony Technique, Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, Immortal Beauty Technique]


    [Spells: Seven Luminaries Sword Radiance, Seven Luminaries Sword Shield, Seven Luminaries Sword Escape¡­]


    [Items: Misty Sky Bead, Profound Origin Bead, Book of Malevolent Curses and Fates, Luminous Treasure Tree, Golden Armor Bean Mother Scripture, Life-Substituting Talisman, Coagulation Crystal Elixir¡­]


    [Magical Treasures: Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, Black Dragon Magical Bead, Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock]


    [Skills: Alchemy (Second Rank), Talisman Making (Second Rank), Puppetry (Second Rank), Spirit Slaughterer (Second Rank)]


    [Spiritual Pets: Mount Sumeru Tree King, Nine Netherhound, Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, Cold Blue Dark Turtle, Peach Blossom Gu, Hope Gu]


    [Offspring: 153/153]


    ¡°Lost six years of lifespan, huh¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the lifespan section on the system panel.


    He felt that he must think of other methods to resolve Ling Zixiao¡¯s issues.

 Chapter 289: Yin Yang Energies Enhancement, Omen of War! (3)

    Alone with the ¡°Dragon Invocation Technique,¡± the ¡°Nirvana Art,¡± and the ¡°Life Transference Technique,¡± trying to solve the ¡°Dragon Roar Physique¡± was basically impossible.Unless he had infinite lifespan. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Otherwise, with his lifespan of just over two hundred years of Foundation Establishment, he simply couldn¡¯t withstand it.


    ¡°The main problem,¡± he mused, ¡°is still the backlash from the Dragon Roar Physique erupting.¡±


    ¡°If during the process of collecting Life Essence, a certain kind of Yin Cold power is used to suppress this Dragon Roar Primordial Force, it would be much simpler for me to collect Life Essence.¡±


    Lu Changsheng reflected on the previous experience of collecting Life Essence from the Dragon Roar Physique using the Dragon Invocation Technique.


    He felt that as long as he had certain treasures or powers to suppress the backlash of the Dragon Roar Origin Source while he was collecting Life Essence,


    he could then proceed with the collection of Life Essence from the Dragon Roar Physique with peace of mind.


    There would be no need to immediately use a secret technique to stabilize Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition right after collecting a thread of Origin Source.


    ¡°However, to suppress the backlash of the Dragon Roar Physique, you would need at least Third Rank Spiritual Medicine, treasures, or ask a Nascent Soul Immortal who cultivates Yin Chill Attribute Technique to make a move.¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew that ordinary elixir medicines and treasures simply couldn¡¯t contain the backlash of the Dragon Roar Physique.


    At least a Third Rank treasure would be necessary.


    While it was true that all the items he obtained from the system lottery were of the Third Rank,


    the chance of drawing just the right Spiritual Medicine or treasure that could help Ling Zixiao was extremely slim.


    As for a Nascent Soul Immortal who practiced Yin Chill Attribute Technique, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t even imagine it was possible.


    Even if he could afford to pay a great price to request the help of a Nascent Soul Immortal,


    he wouldn¡¯t have the face to ask someone to suppress the backlash with Yin Chill mana while he was collecting Life Essence.


    ¡°Forget it, I can only take it slow, now that the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy is receding, and the Yin-Yang balance is temporarily stable, there¡¯s no need to worry about lifespan for the time being,¡±


    Lu Changsheng reassured himself.


    Given Ling Zixiao¡¯s original condition where her meridians and Dantian were continually withering, she would have been lucky to live another year.


    Now that most of the Dragon Roar Yang Energy within her body had been collected, there was no need to worry about life-threatening danger for a year or two. ?????N?¦Â§§?


    Therefore, he still had plenty of time to resolve Ling Zixiao¡¯s issues.


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng thought of the time when he had collected the Dragon Roar Origin Source, only to have it devoured and refined by the Yin Yang Energies.


    He looked towards the Yin Yang Energies swirling around his Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base in his Qi Ocean Core.


    The Yin Yang Energies, after devouring and refining the Dragon Roar Origin Source, seemed to have grown slightly stronger.


    He had a vague feeling that his foundation, his Dao Foundation, might also have improved a bit.


    However, this improvement was so subtle and small that it wasn¡¯t immediately noticeable.


    ¡°Could my Dao Foundation still improve?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the circulating Yin Yang Energies and thought to himself.


    He looked forward to continuing the collection of Dragon Roar Origin Source, now with a bit more anticipation.


    He was curious to see if, after the Yin Yang Energies had devoured enough Dragon Roar Origin Source, his Dao Foundation might experience a significant improvement, and perhaps even¡­ transform.


    If it were to transform, that would be quite extraordinary.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Feeling the fatigue in his body and mind, Lu Changsheng decided not to ponder further.


    Embracing the warm and tender figure in his arms, he closed his eyes and slowly drifted off to sleep.


    ¡­


    Three days later.


    Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao walked out of their cave dwelling.


    At this moment, the two of them seemed closer and more natural together, like a well-matched couple.


    Walking in the Immortal City, Lu Changsheng could see that there was a marked increase in patrolling law-enforcement cultivators.


    ¡°I wonder what happened in the city in the past few days.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought back to a few days ago when he was treating Ling Zixiao, meanwhile the Celestial City was suppressing demon cultivators.


    Ling Zixiao was also curious.


    Although her mind had been hazy at the time,


    she vaguely sensed that there had been considerable commotion within the city.


    Soon, the two of them inquired about the past few days¡¯ happenings.


    They learned that a few days ago, several Nascent Soul demon cultivators were lurking in the Celestial City.


    Therefore, the Heavenly Sword Sect activated The Celestial City Formation to suppress and kill these demon cultivators.


    In the battle, one Nascent Soul Immortal was captured and suppressed, two Nascent Soul Immortals perished.


    Had it not been for one Nascent Soul Immortal self-destructing, the remaining Demonic Path Cultivators would¡¯ve nearly all been suppressed and captured.


    ¡°Six Nascent Soul Immortals, and several False Core Immortals¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao were surprised when they heard the news.


    They hadn¡¯t expected the situation to be so severe on that day.


    It was known that in the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, a family force led by a Nascent Soul Immortal was considered a famous and top powerhouse.


    Yet now, so many Demonic Path Nascent Soul and False Core cultivators had been hiding in Jiuxiao Immortal City, obviously with no small schemes.


    At the same time, the two were astonished at the Heavenly Sword Sect¡¯s actions.


    They managed to suppress three Nascent Soul Immortals in such a short time ¨C no wonder the commotion was so big at the time.


    ¡°Alas, the world of cultivation is becoming more chaotic; I¡¯ve heard that both the Qingyun Sect¡¯s domain and the Imperial Spirit Sect¡¯s Domain have seen the appearance of demon cultivators and Demonic Sects.¡±


    ¡°Yes, wasn¡¯t it said that the Heavenly Corpse Sect and the Five Poisons Cult from Jin Kingdom challenged the Xuanjian True Monarch from the Heavenly Sword Sect? It is still unknown who won or lost in that battle.¡±


    ¡°If the Xuanjian True Monarch is defeated, then our Jiang Country Cultivation Realm will be in danger.¡±


    Someone nearby said with a sigh.


    Lu Changsheng heard these words and thought of his journey to Jiuxiao Immortal City, where Xiahou Family from the dark waters pursued Chu Qingyi.


    Through these events, he realized that something significant was about to happen in the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm.


    His heart sank, and he couldn¡¯t help but worry, ¡°Could a war be about to break out in Jiang Country¡¯s Cultivation Realm?¡±


    He had read many books in his days.


    He knew the history of cultivation realms.


    According to the records of the history of the Southern Wilderness, there was no shortage of battles between nations.


    After all, the resources of a country are finite.


    If progress is stagnant, the easiest solution is naturally conquest.


    He was able to lead a relatively safe life these past twenty years, thanks also to the relatively stable environment of the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm.


    Now, with several demon cultivator incidents, coupled with two Nascent Soul True Lords from Jin Kingdom challenging the Xuanjian True Monarch, it seems there are several indications of the prelude to a Cultivation Realm war.


    Once war breaks out, the stability will be shattered, and as a member of Jiang Country, he would inevitably be affected.

 Chapter 290: Shes Actually a Disciple of the Five Poisons Cult?

    ¡°Is Lu Lang concerned about the current situation in the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm?¡±¡°Heaven Knowledge Tower should have intelligence on this matter, Lu Lang can take a look, so you can have a general understanding of the situation.¡±


    Ling Zixiao saw a hint of gravity on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face and spoke in her melodious and clear voice.


    She knew Lu Changsheng was preparing to establish his family¡¯s power.


    If war between the two countries were to break out, such family powers would be easily drawn into it, struggling to maintain neutrality.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    For such matters, instead of making wild guesses himself, it was better to go to the intelligence organization to purchase relevant information.


    With the relevant information, he could better judge the current situation.


    Moreover, if war were to break out between the two Cultivation Realms, it wouldn¡¯t happen overnight; it would take a process.


    Soon after, the two arrived on the second floor of Heaven Knowledge Tower.


    Ling Zixiao was familiar with this place and had a membership token, which saved them from many protocols.


    ¡°I want to purchase information about the Cultivation Realms of Jiang Country and Jin Kingdom.¡±


    ¡°Preferably details on the Demonic Path incident in Jiuxiao Immortal City and the Demonic Path incident in the Qingyun Region.¡±


    Lu Changsheng got straight to the point.


    From his recent understanding, he knew the Demon Cultivators who caused trouble in Jiuxiao Immortal City most likely came from the neighboring Cultivation Realm of Jin Kingdom.


    ¡°Information between the Cultivation Realms of Jiang Country and Jin Kingdom is quite extensive. You must be interested in the affairs related to the war between the two countries, right?¡±


    ¡°As for the Jiuxiao Immortal City incident, our establishment has just collected related information these past few days, available in four levels: grade A, B, C, and D, priced at three thousand, one thousand eight hundred, one thousand, and six hundred Spirit Stones respectively.¡± ?¨¢?????¦Â¨¨¡ì


    ¡°Regarding the Demonic Path incident in the Qingyun Region, we have three levels: grade A, B, and C, priced at one thousand two hundred, seven hundred, and three hundred Spirit Stones respectively.¡±


    ¡°Which level of intelligence does Your Excellency require?¡±


    The black-clothed person from Heaven Knowledge Tower spoke calmly.


    ¡°That expensive?¡±


    Lu Changsheng frowned slightly upon hearing this.


    He said, ¡°Yes, I need information about the Cultivation Realms of Jiang Country and Jin Kingdom, such as the Sect Master of Heavenly Corpse Sect, the Five Poisons Cult Leader, and the challenge to Xuanjian True Monarch Li Duanxuan.¡±


    ¡°For the incidents in Jiuxiao Immortal City and the Qingyun Region Demonic Path, I¡¯ll take the grade A intelligence.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stated this.


    The price was exorbitant.


    But as someone at the bottom of the Cultivation World, his channels for obtaining intelligence were limited.


    He had no choice but to spend Spirit Stones to acquire relevant information.


    ¡°As for the Sect Master of Heavenly Corpse Sect, the Five Poisons Cult Leader, and the challenge to Xuanjian True Monarch Li Duanxuan, currently there¡¯s not much in-depth intelligence available.¡±


    ¡°Since the decisive battle is imminent, in roughly ten days, we will have related intelligence information, and at that time, you can come to our Heaven Knowledge Tower.¡±


    ¡°As for the Jiuxiao Immortal City incident and the Qingyun Region Demonic Path incident, that would be a total of four thousand two hundred Spirit Stones.¡± sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The black-clothed person spoke, stating it outright.


    ¡°A decisive battle is imminent?¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, knowing the challenge must be in the next few days and that it would take several days before the outcome was known.


    He took out four thousand two hundred Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag.


    ¡°In the future, when purchasing further related information on this subject, with this Jade Slip, Your Excellency will only need to pay fifty percent of the Spirit Stones.¡±


    The black-clothed person took out two purple Jade Slips, handed them to Lu Changsheng, and spoke.


    ¡°Good, thank you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, received the Jade Slips, and scanned their content with his Divine Sense.


    Indeed, the intelligence was worthy of grade A.


    Their contents were indeed very detailed.


    The Jiuxiao Immortal City Demonic Path incident, origins and related information of these Demonic Path Cultivators were explained.


    Additionally, what they had been up to around Jiuxiao Immortal City lately was broadly described.


    ¡°It seems like the incident in Jiuxiao Immortal City was indeed Jin Kingdom Cultivation Realm¡¯s preparation for invading Jiang Country Cultivation Realm.¡±


    After reviewing the incident in Jiuxiao Immortal City, Lu Changsheng immediately understood.


    Because these Cultivators were primarily from the three great Demon Sects of Jin Kingdom: Heavenly Corpse Sect, Five Poisons Cult, and Yiming Ghost Sect.


    The remaining Loose Cultivators also had intricate relations with these three great Demon Sects.


    ¡°Hmm, Meng Xiaochan, she is actually a disciple of the Jin Kingdom¡¯s Five Poisons Cult?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, recognizing two familiar faces from the information in the Jade Slip, had previously met a woman in a black dress and a girl in a white dress in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Based on the indications from the Peach Blossom Gu, he knew the girl in the white dress was Meng Xiaochan.


    He had not expected Meng Xiaochan to be a person from the Demonic Path of Jin Kingdom.


    The Jade Slip did not contain detailed information about Meng Xiaochan.


    It only introduced her general origin.


    She came from the Five Poisons Cult.


    As for the woman in black, who was with her, the intelligence indicated that she was most likely Nangong Mili, the Heaven Spider Emissary of Jin Kingdom¡¯s Five Poisons Cult.


    Currently, the two were being hunted and wanted by the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    After briefly reviewing this information, Lu Changsheng looked at another Jade Slip, which contained intelligence on the Demonic Path happenings in the Qingyun Region.


    ¡°The Xiahou Family of Blackwater Pool served as hidden agents for the Heavenly Corpse Sect of Jin Kingdom, with their Patriarch Xiahou Jie once being a disciple of Heavenly Corpse Sect¡­¡±


    ¡°Qingyun Sect summoned all subordinated forces to expel the Xiahou Clan of Blackwater Pool¡­ Xiahou Family set up the Third Rank clan-defending Great Formation ¡®Myriad Corpses Dark Eternity Formation¡¯, and Qingyun Sect broke it with the ¡®Earthshaking Formation¡¯¡­¡±


    ¡°Patriarch Xiahou, Xiahou Jie, using the earth vein energy of Blackwater Pool, turned himself into ¡®The Dark Demon Corpse¡¯ combined with Dao Soldier Corpse, fighting power comparable to Mid Nascent Soul Stage¡­¡±


    ¡°In this battle, Qingyun Sect¡¯s Caiyun True Immortal suffered severe injuries before slaying Xiahou Jie, leading to numerous familia casualties in the Qingyun Region¡­¡±


    ¡°Among them, Bai Family Ancestor of White Bird Lake perished, Zhao Family Ancestor of White Tiger Mountain perished, Huang Family Ancestor of Yellow Cloud Mountain perished¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, reading through the casualty information, immediately paused.


    He looked carefully, and not seeing news of the Lu Family Ancestor of Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s death, he breathed a sigh of relief.

 Chapter 291: Shes Actually a Disciple of the Five Poisons Cult?

    If Lu Yuanzhong were to fall in this battle, Qingzhu Mountain would be in danger.His wives, concubines, and children are currently all still on Qingzhu Mountain. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Ancestor Xiahou, Xiahou Wuwo, a False Core Immortal who practices the ¡®Heavenly Yin Mysterious Sha Technique,¡¯ has secretly fled during this major battle and is currently still hiding within the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm¡­¡±


    ¡°The Luo Family of Zijin Valley, investigated by the Qingyun Sect as a covert agent of the Demon Path, has been completely eradicated¡­ The loose cultivator Liang Tian is a Demonic Path Cultivator¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng roughly finished reading the information related to the Demon Path incidents in the Qingyun Region.


    The main issue was the commotion caused by the Xiahou Family of the Black Water; it was quite significant.


    Not only did it cause heavy losses to many families and forces in the Qingyun Region, but it also injured the Nascent Soul Immortals of the Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°So many covert agents and powers of the Demon Path?¡±


    ¡°It seems that the war between the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm and the Jin Kingdom Cultivation Realm has been brewing for a while, and it¡¯s just that I am at too low of a stage to come into contact with such information, which is why I have been unaware until now.¡±


    ¡°However, the real determinant of the war between nations will still be on Xuanjian True Monarch Li Duanxuan.¡±


    ¡°If this Xuanjian True Monarch can repel the two Nascent Soul True Lords of Jin Kingdom, this crisis will naturally be resolved.¡±


    ¡°If this Xuanjian True Monarch were to be defeated, it¡¯s expected that the three great Demonic Sects of Jin Kingdom would then initiate war¡­¡±


    After finishing this information, Lu Changsheng came to a rough conclusion in his heart.


    This conclusion made his heart slightly heavy.


    After all, it was a two against one situation.


    Moreover, according to the information, the duel is initiated by the two great Nascent Soul True Lords of Jin Kingdom challenging Li Duanxuan.


    This indicates that the situation in Jiang Country is very unfavorable.


    He exhaled lightly, not thinking too much, and walked out of Heaven Knowledge Tower with Ling Zixiao.


    He handed the information jade slip in his hand to Ling Zixiao.


    He said aloud, ¡°Zixiao, in about half a month, I¡¯ll return to the Qingyun Region.¡±


    The current state of affairs in the Cultivation World is unstable.


    He planned to head back to Qingzhu Mountain as soon as news about the decisive battle between Li Duanxuan and the Nascent Souls of Jin Kingdom came out. ?¨¢??????¨§????


    As for Ling Zixiao.


    If under normal circumstances, since he had not yet established his own family, he wouldn¡¯t mind Ling Zixiao continuing to stay in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    He would have her come over once he finalized his spiritual land.


    But the problem was that Ling Zixiao¡¯s current condition didn¡¯t allow her to be separated from him.


    Even though her Dragon Roar Physique was suppressed, she still accumulates the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy every day.


    He needs to regularly organize and resolve it using the ¡®Dragon Invocation Technique.¡¯


    ¡°Alright, during this half month, I will handle all affairs and then return with you, Lord Lu,¡± Ling Zixiao replied, and from her somewhat pale and frail face emerged an elegant and gentle smile.


    She settled in Jiuxiao Immortal City for the sake of extending her life, seeking a solution to her Dragon Roar Physique.


    Now that she found a path to resolving her Dragon Roar Physique, naturally, there was no need to continue staying in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Moreover, according to the Spiritual Contract and vows they made initially, Lu Changsheng is fully committed to resolving her Dragon Roar Physique, and she in turn must help Lu Changsheng build up his family.


    ¡°Zixiao, do you have any trustworthy people, channels of relations?¡±


    ¡°In the future, I will likely need to use this channel of relations to purchase or acquire certain materials in Jiuxiao Immortal City.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused quietly.


    After this trip back to Qingzhu Mountain, unless there are exceptionally important matters, he definitely wouldn¡¯t come to Jiuxiao Immortal City again.


    The travel time was just too long.


    But he has a great demand for rare Spiritual Medicine and materials for Third Rank Talisman Making.


    These treasures, he could only purchase or procure in an Immortal City.


    Previously, he thought of using the Li sisters, Li Xingruo and Li Xingyu, as an avenue.


    Having Li Xingruo purchase certain Spiritual Medicines and materials in the Immortal City for him,


    and then asking Xiao Xiyue to bring them over to him via the Qingyun Sect individuals.


    Now that he has the relationship with Ling Zixiao, he thought about expanding his network of relations through her.


    ¡°Lord Lu, rest assured, I have several good friends in the Immortal City. If my lord has any needs, just inform me,¡± Ling Zixiao said with a dignified and graceful manner.


    Although she now had sincere feelings for Lu Changsheng,


    she was clear in her mind that she and Lu Changsheng were still at a stage of exchanging benefits.


    Now that Lu Changsheng is doing everything he can to resolve her Dragon Roar Physique, naturally, she would help him as much as possible.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng seeking her help was also a form of trust in her.


    ¡°Good,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded his head.


    Then he parted ways with Ling Zixiao and returned to the Treasure Elixir Pavilion,


    preparing to continue concocting Elixir Medicines for Ling Zixiao.


    If it wasn¡¯t for the several furnaces of Life-saving Elixirs he had concocted before to supplement the Dragon Roar Physique, it was feared that it would cost much more to stabilize Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition.


    Thus, he prepared to concoct some Elixir Medicines during these days to regulate Ling Zixiao¡¯s body.


    Otherwise, considering Ling Zixiao¡¯s current state, her strength might not even match a late-stage Energy Refinement Cultivator.


    It would be very troublesome if they encountered danger on their way back.


    ¡°Elder Ye,¡± Li Xingyu called out.


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, the adorable face of the Treasure Elixir Pavilion¡¯s Li Xingyu immediately showed a delighted expression, excitedly shouting.


    Previously, Lu Changsheng had mentioned he would be busy with some matters and couldn¡¯t come over.


    But after not seeing him for over half a month,


    many people had come to inquire about purchasing Elixir Medicines,


    and in just eight more days, it would be the day of the Immortal City shop assessment, which made her a bit worried.


    ¡°Hehe, little Yu,¡± Lu Changsheng looked at the young girl, a faint smile appearing on his face.


    He found the girl¡¯s personality quite endearing.


    Having interacted with her for a while, he also regarded her as a younger generation.


    After chatting with Li Xingyu for a while,


    he learned that Li Xingruo had recently been busy contacting Second Rank Alchemists,


    hoping to invite an Alchemist to preside over the shop.


    ¡°Alright, I am off to concoct Elixirs,¡± Lu Changsheng simply chatted for a while before heading to the Alchemy Chamber to start alchemy and talisman making.


    ¡°Why does Elder Ye have the scent of a woman on him?¡±

 Chapter 292: Shes Actually a Disciple of the Five Poisons Cult?

    After Lu Changsheng left, Li Xingyu sniffed hard, faintly detecting a delicate fragrance typically associated with a woman.Previously, she had never smelled this scent on Lu Changsheng.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, five days had passed.


    Inside the alchemy chamber of the Treasure Elixir Pavilion,


    ¡°Huff, huff, huff ¡ª¡±


    Eight miniature dragon heads were exhaling purple flames, causing the fiery red pill furnace to churn with spiritual mechanism, wafting out a faint scent of medicine.


    ¡°Open!¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng looked at the pill furnace where the spiritual mechanism surged, forming hand seals as he executed the spell to open the furnace.


    ¡°Hum ¡ª¡±


    The lid of the furnace flew up, with steam and glowing mist filling the entire room.


    ¡°Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh ¡ª¡±


    Among the waves of heat, nine elixir pills fell into Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands.


    ¡°These nine Frost Elixirs should be somewhat effective for Zi Xiao¡¯s current condition,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, holding the pills and exhaling softly.


    Like the commonly seen Yin-cold attribute pills, Ling Zixiao had taken too many of them to the point they were ineffective.


    After inquiring about Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition and what pills she had taken, he chose to refine these Frost Elixirs.


    The main effect of these Frost Elixirs was to dispel fire toxins.


    But they also had healing and marrow-cleansing effects.


    Using such pills for Ling Zixiao was a considerable waste.


    But there was no other way.


    Given Ling Zixiao¡¯s current condition, ordinary spirit pills were completely ineffective; she could only rely on such elixirs to stabilize her condition and nurture her health.


    After finishing the elixir production, Lu Changsheng walked out of the alchemy chamber.


    He prepared to visit the formation shop of Zi Xiao to clear out the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy within Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Senior Ye.¡±


    In the store¡¯s main hall, Li Xingruo had returned.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng, she immediately raised her voice and called out.


    ¡°Xingruo, how is it going, have you managed to invite a Second Rank alchemist?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked with a smile upon seeing Li Xingruo.


    ¡°Not yet.¡±


    Li Xingruo pursed her lips slightly upon hearing this, a trace of dejection appearing on her face.


    Although the Li Family would no longer target their Treasure Elixir Pavilion,


    Second Rank alchemists were extremely rare.


    Finding a Second Rank alchemist to take up residence on short notice wasn¡¯t easy.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, there¡¯s no need to rush. By the way, there are only a few days left for the Immortal City shop assessment registration, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke in a gentle voice.


    He was well aware that inviting a Second Rank alchemist to stay would take time.


    ¡°Yes, the registration day for the assessment is in three days.¡±


    Li Xingruo nodded lightly in confirmation.


    ¡°All right, I have something to attend to and will step out for a while. I will make sure to come back on time,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said aloud.


    ¡°Thank you, Senior Ye.¡±


    Li Xingruo immediately expressed her gratitude, her face brimming with appreciation.


    ¡°Haha, there¡¯s no need for thanks.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled, waved his hand, and walked out of the Treasure Elixir Pavilion toward the Zi Xiao formation shop.


    ¡°Senior, please wait a moment.¡±


    Upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s intention, the shopkeeper immediately went to inform Ling Zixiao.


    It wasn¡¯t long before,


    with her hair lightly coiffed, her face gracefully beautiful, dressed in a lake blue skirt, and carrying herself in a voluptuous and graceful manner, Ling Zixiao descended from the upstairs. ???????¦Â??


    She knew Lu Changsheng preferred not to reveal his identity in front of too many people.


    As usual, her voice was soft and composed as she elegantly said, ¡°Daoist Ye, follow me.¡±


    Immediately, she took Lu Changsheng up to the third floor of the shop.


    The third floor was her usual living and resting area, where outsiders were not allowed to come.


    Knowing that Ling Zixiao was somewhat of a beauty enthusiast, Lu Changsheng then removed the disguise of the Misty Sky Bead.


    ¡°Lu Lang, I am currently selling this shop. As for business and affairs, I have already turned them all down,¡±


    ¡°Regarding the procurement and acquisition of materials you mentioned, I have contacted a few friends.¡±


    ¡°In the future, if Lu Lang needs such services, I could ask them to undertake the procurement and acquisition on your behalf, then entrust it to either the Nine Heavens Commerce Guild or the Qingyun Commerce Guild to deliver to the Qingyun Region.¡±


    ¡°I have already looked into it, the Nine Heavens Commerce Guild of the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Qingyun Commerce Guild of the Qingyun Sect often interact and have such business services,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said, speaking thus.


    ¡°Oh, so the guild can deliver directly to the Qingyun Region?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.


    He had previously thought about having the people from the Qingyun Sect collect the materials through Xiao Xiyue.


    It seemed now that it would be sufficient to have them directly delivered by the commerce guild.


    ¡°Yes, the guilds typically provide this kind of service¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao nodded with a slight smile, indicating that the major commerce guilds did indeed conduct such business and had such services.


    However, the price was quite high, and they charged based on a percentage of the total value of the goods.


    But the upside was that they guaranteed safety and credibility.


    ¡°Good, Zi Xiao, later I will give you a list. You can have them purchase externally separately, and once a certain quantity is reached, entrust the guild to send it over,¡±


    Lu Changsheng promptly said.


    With this channel in place, he could slowly gather many of the materials and spiritual medicines he needed in Immortal City.


    Procuring them externally himself could also greatly reduce the cost.


    This was unlike before when he had to buy at high prices from large commerce guilds and shops.


    After he finished speaking, he took out a Frost Elixir and said, ¡°Zi Xiao, this is the elixir I have crafted for you. See how it works?¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Lu Lang.¡±


    Ling Zixiao responded with a tender smile, receiving the porcelain bottle.


    She poured out a blue, crystal-clear elixir.


    ¡°Is this a Frost Elixir?¡±


    She immediately recognized the elixir.


    ¡°Yes, it is indeed a Frost Elixir.¡±


    ¡°Given your current condition, most elixirs are ineffective, but since you haven¡¯t taken a Frost Elixir before, it will help you regulate your body somewhat,¡± S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng nodded as he said this.


    ¡°You¡¯ve gone to great lengths, Lu Lang.¡±


    A hint of emotion surfaced on Ling Zixiao¡¯s face.


    She had learned about the various cooling and healing elixirs in her initial attempt to treat her injuries.


    The reason she hadn¡¯t taken many Frost Elixirs was partly due to their high cost, and also because their cost-effectiveness was too low.


    The main effect of the Frost Elixir was to remove fire poison, with secondary effects of marrow cleansing and healing.


    To take the Frost Elixir for its minor healing efficacy was a severe waste.


    ¡°Heh, it¡¯s no trouble. As long as I can help you get your body in order, it¡¯s all worth it,¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand and said in a warm tone.


    He could rely on his own Second Rank alchemy skills.


    And that he could craft the elixirs himself.


    Otherwise, given Ling Zixiao¡¯s current condition, she was utterly a gold-consuming giant.


    Even an abundance of Spirit Stones would not withstand such expenditure.


    However, seeing the expression in Ling Zixiao¡¯s eyes made him feel that it was all worth it.


    After all, he was not unaware that initially, Ling Zixiao¡¯s interactions with him were all an act.


    But after spending some time together, her affection for him had clearly grown.


    As long as he kept it up and continued to build rapport, the chances were good that she would wholeheartedly become the mother of his child in the future.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Ling Zixiao smiled, nodding her head gently.


    She came to the bedside, removed her lake-blue, exquisitely embroidered shoes,


    revealing her slender and delicate ankles beneath her dress, and her jade feet wrapped in snow-white silk stockings.


    Then, she sat down cross-legged, took the Frost Elixir, and began to assimilate it.

 Chapter 293: Lost a 2 vs 1 Battle, Can You Even Play?

    Ling Zixiao sat cross-legged on the bed.After taking the Frost Elixir, strands of cold air emanated and flowed around her body.


    Lu Changsheng quietly observed the effects of the Frost Elixir on Ling Zixiao.


    After a long time, he came to a conclusion.


    There were effects, but indeed, they were quite average.


    Compared to the time and cost spent, it was truly disappointing.


    ¡°Unless there is a Third Rank elixir, or some rare yin cold attribute elixir medicines.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, wanting to regulate and nourish the body and heal the withered meridians and dantian is too difficult.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed softly in his heart.


    However, he had not given up.


    Once Ling Zixiao finished assimilating the elixir, he passed on the ¡°Tender Embrace Technique,¡± a Dual Cultivation Technique, to her.


    This technique belonged to the higher tier of Dual Cultivation Techniques.


    Both the male and female participants would benefit.


    It would definitely help in Ling Zixiao¡¯s recovery.


    Ling Zixiao saw that Lu Changsheng had taken out another secret Dual Cultivation Technique and didn¡¯t quite know what to say.


    She wondered if Lu Changsheng had obtained some kind of romantic inheritance.


    Why were all his techniques related to Dual Cultivation?


    However, she did not ask much more.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s guidance, she quickly understood the technique.


    Straightaway, the two began their cultivation.


    Afterward!


    ¡°Lu Lang, I can¡¯t do this anymore¡­¡±


    Just once, and Ling Zixiao¡¯s face turned crimson, like a puddle of mud, nestling in Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace.


    On the one hand, the effet of the Tender Embrace Technique was rather intense.


    On the other hand, her current physical condition was truly very bad.


    After her Dragon Roar Origin Source was depleted and she suffered from the backlash of the Dragon Roar Physique, her body was extremely weak.


    If said that before, she still counted as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator,


    and could exert a tenth or twentieth of her mana.


    Then now, her strength wasn¡¯t even comparable to some Energy Refinement Late Stage cultivators.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, take it slow.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s palms were gentle and soft, his soothing voice comforting the beauty.


    He knew that healing was not something to be rushed.


    ¡°Lu Lang, in a few more days, you will be going back. How do you plan to arrange for the sisters at Treasure Elixir Pavilion?¡±


    Ling Zixiao snuggled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, whispering.


    ¡°My encounters with them were fleeting, what plans could I possibly have?¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt puzzled upon hearing this.


    ¡°Huh? My lord, didn¡¯t you go to the Treasure Elixir Pavilion with the intention of taking the Li sisters under your wing?¡±


    ¡°I see that both sisters are quite pretty, especially the elder sister, who¡¯s not only extremely beautiful but also a high-quality alchemist.¡±


    ¡°With your tutelage and guidance, Lu Lang, I reckon it won¡¯t be an issue for her to become a Second Rank alchemist in the future.¡±


    Ling Zixiao drew circles on Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest with her slender jade fingers, smiling as she spoke.


    Although through the days they spent together, her perception of Lu Changsheng had changed,


    she still believed that Lu Changsheng¡¯s choice to settle in the Treasure Elixir Pavilion was because he fancied the Li sisters.


    ¡°What nonsense are you speaking? Am I the kind of man to take in every woman I see?¡±


    ¡°I just saw that the two girls had it hard, and as it happened, I lent them a hand.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat speechless.


    He had a good impression of the two sisters,


    but he only regarded them as juniors.


    Besides, who would consider taking home anyone they meet to have children?


    Although he had thought about it when he first saw Li Xingruo,


    it was just a fleeting thought.


    ¡°Yes, indeed, I also find the sisters pitiable, orphaned and with no one to rely on.¡±


    ¡°If they could be taken in by you, Lu Lang, they would then have someone to rely on.¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s skin was rosy and delicate, and she said with a half-smile.


    ¡°It seems you¡¯re getting spirited again!¡±


    When he heard this, Lu Changsheng immediately pressed her beneath him.


    ¡°No, my lord, have mercy¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s call turned into a startled cry, her luscious voice beginning to falter,


    soon becoming intermittent and indistinct.


    ¡­


    Three days later.


    ¡°Master Ye, you¡¯ve been a great help.¡±


    That day, Lu Changsheng and Li Xingruo came to the ¡®Hundred Arts Hall¡¯ in Immortal City for their assessment registration.


    There weren¡¯t many people.


    After all, the number of Second Rank artisans in the entire Immortal City was limited.


    Furthermore, not every Second Rank artisan would become the featured attraction of a particular shop and come to participate in the assessment registration. ?¨¤?????


    ¡°Is this Master Ye Fan?¡±


    As soon as Lu Changsheng and Li Xingruo entered the Alchemy Hall, someone recognized him and greeted him politely.


    ¡°This is the owner of Little Dan Tower, a Second Rank lower-tier alchemist.¡±


    Li Xingruo introduced the man to Lu Changsheng via telepathic message.


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s Ye. A pleasure to meet you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not know the person,


    but you don¡¯t slap a smiling face.


    Seeing that the other party was so polite, he naturally returned the greeting with courtesy.


    During the process, several more alchemists and elixir shop owners came to chat and greet Lu Changsheng,


    expressing interest in having tea together and sharing their understanding of alchemy. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, in the span of three months, Lu Changsheng had earned a modest reputation in Immortal City.


    Not only could he refine Second Rank superior elixir medicines,


    but most of the elixirs he refined were of fine and supreme quality.


    This was quite astonishing.


    Lu Changsheng responded courteously to all of them,


    and afterward, he indicated that he would go into seclusion for cultivation after some time.


    If they knew any Second Rank alchemists, they could introduce him or her to come to Treasure Elixir Pavilion to become a featured alchemist.


    Upon hearing this, several alchemists mentioned that they had friends who might inquire on behalf of Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Indeed, this is the benefit of having a skill; you won¡¯t starve anywhere.¡±


    ¡°If the skill is notable and reaches Second Rank, you can make a living anywhere.¡±


    After chatting with these people for a while, Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Between the previous visits from the Li Family,


    and the current enthusiastic networking,


    he deeply realized the benefits that come with having a perfected skill.


    ¡°Master Ye, thank you very much.¡±


    Li Xingruo, who was beside him, was moved by the scene and thanked Lu Changsheng.

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    She knew that Lu Changsheng was about to leave and was recruiting an alchemist to preside over his store.Since her parents passed away, no one had ever been so kind to her.


    It made her feel intensely grateful and moved.


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s a trifle.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled, waving his hand dismissively.


    At that moment, the alchemy assessment began.


    The assessment was straightforward.


    It involved concocting a furnace of second-rank elixir medicines.


    Lu Changsheng concocted a furnace of middle-grade True Essence Elixirs and easily passed the assessment.


    Afterward, he registered his identity information with Treasure Elixir Pavilion, completing the process.


    When verifying his identity information, his disguise provided by the Misty Sky Bead went undetected.


    This made Lu Changsheng silently note that with the Misty Sky Bead, he could not continue conducting assessments on behalf of others.


    ¡°Xingruo, I will be leaving Jiuxiao Immortal City in a couple of days.¡±


    ¡°So I won¡¯t be going back to Treasure Elixir Pavilion now, please convey my farewell to Xingyu later.¡±


    After leaving Hundred Arts Hall, Lu Changsheng directly said this to Li Xingruo. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Parting was the most poignant.


    Lu Changsheng was already not a person given to melancholy feelings.


    But it was obvious that both Li Xingruo and Li Xingyu were.


    Since the matter with Treasure Elixir Pavilion was resolved, he planned to leave it at that and not go back.


    ¡°Senior Ye.¡±


    Hearing this, Li Xingruo¡¯s heart instantly filled with discomfort.


    During the months they had spent together, she had felt a sense of long-lost paternal love and care from Lu Changsheng.


    Now, hearing about Lu Changsheng¡¯s impending departure, she felt extremely reluctant to part.


    However, Lu Changsheng had mentioned long ago that he would leave Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Had it not been for the matters concerning her family¡¯s Treasure Elixir Pavilion, he might have left earlier.


    She pursed her lips lightly and raised her head to look at Lu Changsheng, forcing a cheerful smile as she said, ¡°Xingruo wishes Senior Ye a smooth journey and may all be well with you.¡± ?????No??¨¨????


    ¡°Mm, we¡¯ll meet again someday.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at her eyes which were slightly reddened and sighed softly.


    Knowing that it was unlikely they would meet again.


    He thought for a moment and then said, ¡°In the future, we can correspond through letters.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the major commercial guilds can relay things to each other.¡±


    ¡°If I need to purchase certain items in the future, I might trouble you, Xingruo.¡±


    ¡°And if you have any doubts about alchemy, you can also write to me. Although it might take a long time for letters to arrive, perhaps by the time I reply, you will have already resolved your doubts.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke in a gentle manner.


    He gave Li Xingruo an address from Red Leaf Valley Market, a shop that sells peace charms.


    ¡°Mm, mm.¡±


    ¡°Senior Ye, if you have any needs, feel free to send me a letter anytime.¡±


    Li Xingruo nodded upon hearing this.


    The steadfast clarity in her eyes was obscured by the sentimentalism of the moment.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gave a light smile and then strode away.


    ¡­


    Two days later.


    ¡°Is there any information on the decisive battle between Xuanjian True Monarch, Heavenly Corpse Sect Master, and Five Poisons Cult Leader?¡±


    Lu Changsheng arrived at Heaven Knowledge Tower and asked aloud.


    ¡°There is. The intelligence report is divided into two grades, Grade A and Grade B, priced at three thousand and one thousand Spirit Stones respectively.¡±


    The person in black replied.


    ¡°Grade A.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stated directly.


    He took out three thousand Spirit Stones.


    ¡°With this Jade Slip, you only need to pay fifty percent of the Spirit Stones for subsequent related updates.¡±


    The person in black accepted the Spirit Stones and handed over a purple Jade Slip to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took the Jade Slip and nodded.


    Immediately, he delved into the Jade Slip with his Divine Sense to read the contents.


    ¡°Xuanjian True Monarch fought against two alone, repelling both the Five Poisons Cult Leader and the Heavenly Corpse Sect Master.¡±


    When Lu Changsheng saw the message, his spirit was lifted, and a great weight fell from his heart.


    He knew that the battle had likely averted a war between Jiang Country and Jin Kingdom.


    ¡°Xuanjian True Monarch Li Duanxuan, a Middle Stage Nascent Soul cultivator, practices the Heavenly Sword Sect¡¯s sect-defining Cultivation Method, the Heavenly Sword True Scripture¡­¡±


    ¡°In a two-against-one situation, not only did he repel the Heavenly Corpse Sect Master and the Five Poisons Cult Leader, but he also nearly slew the Five Poisons Cult Leader.¡±


    ¡°Had it not been for the Five Poisons Cult Leader conceding defeat and the Supreme Elder of the Yiming Ghost Sect intervening with the sect¡¯s treasures, the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool, and Myriad Ghosts Dao Soldier, Li Duanxuan had the chance to slay a Nascent Soul True Monarch!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was looking at the intelligence report within the Jade Slip.


    He felt some admiration for this sole Nascent Soul True Monarch of Jiang Country.


    No wonder Yun Jianfeng, a Golden Core True Person from the Heavenly Sword Sect, had arrived in Jiuxiao Immortal City to exterminate demon cultivators at such a time.


    It was because Li Duanxuan was confident of victory in this battle.


    No need for too many to stand by his side.


    ¡°This battle may have prevented a war between Jiang Country and Jin Kingdom from breaking out, but I suspect there will still be undercurrents, and it won¡¯t be peaceful.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He felt that things couldn¡¯t possibly end so easily.


    ¡°After I return this time, I must accelerate my progress and enhance my strength.¡±


    ¡°Whether it¡¯s childbirth or the children¡¯s growth, I need to pay close attention to both aspects.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, if a war between countries erupts and my strength isn¡¯t sufficient, I won¡¯t be able to protect my wives and children.¡±


    This turn of events instilled an involuntary sense of urgency in Lu Changsheng.


    Back in the Qi Refinement Realm, he had a sense of urgency too.


    He was eager to reach Foundation Establishment so that he could have the power to protect himself and settle in the Cultivation World.


    That¡¯s why he had been recklessly having children, hoping to improve his strength through his children and the system lottery.


    But after establishing his foundation, he had unavoidably relaxed quite a bit.


    Having the power to protect himself, he felt that there was no rush in everything.


    After all, he had enough lifespan, not lacking time, aiming for success in the long run.


    But this demon path event served as a wake-up call for him.


    Besides considering his immediate surroundings, he needed to take the bigger picture into account.


    If the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm remained stable, his current strength would be sufficient in the Qingyun Region, as long as he didn¡¯t act recklessly, he would generally be safe.

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    But when a stable environment is disrupted, and matters escalate to a confrontation between nations, mere Foundation Establishment is insignificant.Even without escalating to war between nations.


    Just the Qingyun Sect¡¯s call to arms for the major families to campaign against the Xiahou Clan.


    In the process, many Foundation Establishment Ancestors fell. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If it were a war between nations, one can only imagine.


    Take, for instance, the Demon Path incident at the Jiuxiao Immortal City. Before the war even began, three Nascent Soul Immortals had perished.


    ¡°The path of cultivation is long and arduous.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stepped out of Heaven Knowledge Tower, exhaling deeply.


    He felt that if the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm were to fall into chaos, he would inevitably be swept up in the overwhelming current of fate.


    ¡°This time, Qingyun Sect¡¯s mobilization of the major families to campaign against the Xiahou Family results in numerous deaths among Foundation Establishment Ancestors.¡±


    ¡°Upon my return, revealing my Foundation Establishment Cultivation could present an opportunity to acquire a Spiritual Land.¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused, a sudden thought occurring to him.


    Previously, his plan involved using Xiao Xiyue¡¯s connections to participate in the Hundred Arts Conference and enter Qingyun Sect, thus securing a Spiritual Vein Blessed Land.


    But now, in the war where Qingyun Sect campaigned against the Xiahou Clan, many Foundation Establishment Ancestors from various families perished.


    If some of these families were like Qingzhu Mountain with only one Foundation Establishment Ancestor holding the fort, they might be facing a familial crisis.


    They had no choice but to perform a desperate act, like cutting off an arm to save the body, by giving up their Spiritual Land.


    Otherwise, they would only attract disaster unnecessarily.


    And he could take advantage of this situation to choose a suitable Spirit Vein for himself.


    After all, with Ling Zixiao, the Array Master, at his side, the only thing his family lacked now was a Spiritual Land.


    If he continued to rely on the approach through Xiao Xiyue, it would probably take several more years.


    ¡°It¡¯s time to return.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a sigh and put away the intelligence Jade Slip.


    He was ready to call on Ling Zixiao and depart straight for Qingzhu Mountain.


    He arrived at the rented courtyard.


    ¡°Hm? Where is she?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, finding Ling Zixiao was not in the courtyard, was somewhat surprised.


    Two days ago, Ling Zixiao¡¯s formation shop had been sold.


    In a place like Jiuxiao Immortal City, saying that a shop was hard to come by was no exaggeration.


    Therefore, the transfer and sale of the shop attracted countless families and powers vying to buy it.


    And Ling Zixiao¡¯s rationale for selling the shop was straightforward.


    She didn¡¯t have much time left and was no longer struggling against it.


    Planning to use her remaining time to travel and see if she could find an opportunity.


    Not many would doubt such a story.


    Because for these three years, due to being an Array Master with the Dragon Roar Physique, Ling Zixiao held no small fame in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Many knew that this Array Master¡¯s life was nearing its end.


    He took out a Sensing Talisman to check Ling Zixiao¡¯s whereabouts.


    ¡°Treasure Elixir Pavilion?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, through the Yin Yang Sensing Talisman, sensed Ling Zixiao was in the Treasure Elixir Pavilion.


    This left him somewhat astonished. Why would Ling Zixiao be in the Treasure Elixir Pavilion?


    He thought for a moment and headed towards the Treasure Elixir Pavilion.


    However, before he could get there, Ling Zixiao, dressed in a blue gown with a graceful demeanor and elegant temperament, had already come over.


    He sensed Ling Zixiao¡¯s situation through the Yin Yang Sensing Talisman.


    Similarly, Ling Zixiao¡¯s Yin Yang Sensing Talisman could sense his location.


    ¡°Lu Lang, do you intend to leave now?¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked towards Lu Changsheng and asked.


    Previously, Lu Changsheng had told her that as soon as the information about Li Duanxuan¡¯s decisive battle was out from Heaven Knowledge Tower, he was ready to leave Jiuxiao Immortal City. ????????N????????¨§S?


    ¡°Yes, do you need to prepare anything else?¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    ¡°This servant is already prepared and can leave at any time.¡±


    Ling Zixiao said with a slight smile.


    ¡°Alright, then let¡¯s set off.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Immediately after, the two of them left Jiuxiao Immortal City, commanding the Spirit Boat as they flew towards Qingzhu Mountain.

 Chapter 296: Wind-Fire-Thunder Talisman Array!

    ¡°Zi Xiao, did you have any business at the Treasure Elixir Pavilion earlier?¡±Aboard the Spirit Boat, Lu Changsheng asked Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°I saw that lord husband had quite a fateful encounter with the two young ladies.¡±


    ¡°Considering that we are now departing, and the sisters will be left alone and helpless in Immortal City, it¡¯s quite pitiable, so I introduced them to a few good friends to get acquainted.¡±


    ¡°That way, they can seek help if anything arises in the future.¡±


    Ling Zixiao spoke with an elegant demeanor, her voice gentle and warm.


    With a light smile and a trace of teasing, she said, ¡°I noticed that the two young ladies seemed quite reluctant to part with Lu Lang, probably harboring quite a bit of affection.¡±


    ¡°If Lu Lang is willing, a simple invitation may be all it takes for them to wish to depart with you.¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s lips curled with a hint of teasing.


    ¡°It was but a passing acquaintance, and their attachment to the Treasure Elixir Pavilion is quite evident.¡±


    ¡°So why make them leave Jiuxiao Immortal City and accompany me to such an insignificant place?¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and said softly.


    Just as Ling Zixiao had said, if he were to invite Li Xingruo and her sister to come with him, they would certainly give it serious thought.


    But after considering, he chose not to do so.


    For one thing, extending an invitation didn¡¯t necessarily guarantee acceptance.


    After all, his relationship with the sisters hadn¡¯t reached such a deep level yet.


    And the sisters obviously had deep feelings for the Treasure Elixir Pavilion, which wouldn¡¯t be easy to cut off.


    Otherwise, they could have simply sold or transferred the shop during their difficult times and chosen to leave.


    With Li Xingruo¡¯s talent in alchemy, relying on the wealth left by her parents, she would obviously fare better without sticking to the Treasure Elixir Pavilion.


    On the other hand, he also had to consider on what grounds he would invite them back with him.


    If the two agreed, how would he settle them?


    As concubines?


    As alchemy service workers?


    As guest elders?


    Thus, Lu Changsheng thought it over and decided against it.


    After all, his fundamental principle was that if he brought someone home with him, he should fulfill a certain duty and responsibility.


    He currently had a lot to attend to.


    For the time being, he didn¡¯t want to allocate too much of his time and energy to this matter.


    Upon hearing this, Ling Zixiao merely smiled faintly and said no more.


    She looked at the surrounding scenery nonchalantly and asked, ¡°Where in Qingyun Region does Lu Lang reside?¡±


    ¡°Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    ¡°According to the distance of our journey, it will probably take four or five months to arrive.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    On his way back, he certainly couldn¡¯t rush the entire journey.


    He would need to stop and rest along the way and alleviate the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy from Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Qingzhu Mountain,¡± Ling Zixiao repeated, nodding thoughtfully as she heard this.


    She had previously purchased information about Lu Changsheng from Heaven Knowledge Tower. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng came from the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain.


    However, the situation she had come to understand through interacting with Lu Changsheng did not match what Heaven Knowledge Tower had on record about him. ????¦Â¦¥?


    ¡°I¡¯ve had some fortunate encounters, so I tend to hide my abilities in Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    ¡°On this trip back, I will need you, Zi Xiao, to keep some of my affairs a secret¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke, not hiding any information and sharing some details about himself.


    In front of Ling Zixiao, he had revealed his second-tier top-level alchemy skills.


    Although he was prepared to show his alchemy skills upon returning to Qingzhu Mountain, he couldn¡¯t possibly reveal everything at once.


    It required a systematic and gradual process.


    ¡°Please rest assured, lord husband,¡± Ling Zixiao responded after hearing this, her face showcasing an elegant, gentle smile.


    She knew the information from Heaven Knowledge Tower was not incorrect.


    It was just that Lu Changsheng had been concealing his skills deeply.


    This made her inwardly marvel at the extent of his concealment.


    According to the information from Heaven Knowledge Tower, Lu Changsheng was not yet forty.


    At that age, not only had he broken through to Foundation Establishment, he had also elevated both alchemy and talisman making to the second rank.


    This was astonishing.


    She, with her innate talent for the Formation Path and under the tutelage of a master, was able to reach her current level.


    Yet, according to the information from Heaven Knowledge Tower, Lu Changsheng had been rejected during an Immortal Sects assessment at Qingyun Sect and had become a son-in-law taken into the Lu Family.


    This indicated that Lu Changsheng¡¯s Spiritual Root Talent must be rather ordinary.


    And as a son-in-law taken into the Lu Family, even if he was exceptionally talented in the Talisman Path and Alchemy, without a prominent teacher¡¯s guidance, it would be very difficult to achieve such accomplishments.


    Besides, managing to succeed in talisman crafting, alchemy, and cultivation simultaneously was extraordinary.


    Without contemplating too deeply on this matter, she continued to chat leisurely with Lu Changsheng.


    Talking about her own experiences and past helped foster an emotional bond between them.


    ¡°Hm!?¡±


    After they had been casually talking for a long time, Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows suddenly furrowed.


    ¡°Lu Lang, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Ling Zixiao asked, noticing the change in his expression.


    ¡°It seems that we have been targeted since leaving Immortal City,¡± said Lu Changsheng, his brows relaxing into a wry smile.


    Thanks to the Purple Mansion Elixir, his Divine Sense had already progressed to the late Foundation Establishment stage.


    Just now, he had sensed a breath of aura moving swiftly in their direction, yet maintaining a certain distance from his Spirit Boat.


    Having experienced several robber cultivator incidents in the past, Lu Changsheng immediately surmised that the person was probably targeting him and Ling Zixiao.


    Thinking of attacking once they were a certain distance away from Immortal City.


    ¡°Targeted?¡± Ling Zixiao briefly paused, surprised at his remark.


    Although her physical condition was extremely weak due to the Dragon Roar Physique, and she had only one-tenth of her mana, her Divine Sense was unimpaired.


    Moreover, having cultivated a Divine Consciousness Technique and taken special elixirs for this aspect, her Divine Sense was much stronger than her peers, comparable to that of someone at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.


    Yet she hadn¡¯t noticed any pursuit.


    However, since Lu Changsheng had mentioned it, she naturally didn¡¯t doubt him.


    After all, having sold her shop and leaving Jiuxiao Immortal City, it made sense if someone was covertly watching her, perhaps intending to kill for loot.

 Chapter 297: The 99 Wind-Fire-Thunder Talisman Array! (2)

    Right away, Ling Zixiao pulled out a set of formation tools from her storage bag and said, ¡°Lu Lang, this ¡®The Celestial Canopy Formation¡¯ can conceal one¡¯s shape and isolate the breath, so that even a Foundation Establishment Cultivator would find it difficult to detect.¡±¡°You should increase the distance now, find a place to land, and we can use formations to hide.¡±


    Ling Zixiao quickly instructed.


    As an Array Master, she naturally had her means.


    She had prepared several sets of formation tools for self-defense.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He controlled the nucleus of the Spirit Boat, increasing its speed to the fastest, leaving a trail of light across the sky.


    With more than three hundred Second Rank Spirit Talismans, he had no fear of this kind of ambush.


    But he was currently accompanied by Ling Zixiao.


    Although Ling Zixiao was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, due to her physical weakness, she was even less capable than an average Qi Refinement peak cultivator.


    So, his plan was to let Ling Zixiao use formations to hide and protect herself.


    As for himself,


    since these people dared to pursue them, he naturally wouldn¡¯t be polite.


    This trip to Jiuxiao Immortal City had cost him quite a lot of Spirit Stones.


    After returning to Qingzhu Mountain, purchasing spirit land would be no small expenditure either.


    Now that people were offering their wealth on a silver platter, he naturally would not hold back.


    It wasn¡¯t long before,


    the Spirit Boat landed on a mountain peak.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, after you set up the formation, set up a defensive array for yourself as well,¡± said Lu Changsheng as he put away the Spirit Boat.


    ¡°Lu Lang, are you planning to¡­¡±


    Hearing such words and seeing the calm and indifferent expression on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face, Ling Zixiao immediately sensed his intention and asked.


    ¡°Yes, since they want to play the role of Robber Cultivators, they must be prepared to pay the price,¡± replied Lu Changsheng with a light laugh and an indifferent expression.


    Ling Zixiao confirmed it, feeling surprised in her heart.


    She had been in Jiuxiao Immortal City for so long and experienced many things.


    She knew very well that those who dared to act as Robber Cultivators were often not simple in strength,


    especially those who lurked in the shadows and continuously pursued their quarry, they generally had great confidence.


    After all, Robber Cultivators sought wealth through their actions, and if they weren¡¯t certain, they wouldn¡¯t take the risk.


    But the fact that Lu Changsheng dared to confront them head-on upon realizing that Robber Cultivators were tracking them in secret, intending to eliminate them, was simply astonishing. ????????????????


    Although she didn¡¯t know the specifics of Lu Changsheng¡¯s strength,


    she assumed he was at most in the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.


    One reason was his age,


    and the other was that Lu Changsheng had revealed the cultivation level of the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage in front of her.


    But considering that Lu Changsheng was aware of being tracked and dared to act this way, Ling Zixiao did not try to dissuade him further.


    She nodded and said, ¡°Since you are confident, Lu Lang, I will first set up a ¡®small Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯ to ensure my safety.¡±


    ¡°Later, I will also deploy a ¡®small Asura Killing Formation¡¯; you can lead them into the array when the time comes,¡± Ling Zixiao added quickly.


    In the meantime, a set of formation tools appeared.


    She moved her hands in a magical gesture, raising a number of array flags into the air and letting them fly out.


    Then she took out several Spirit Stones and activated the Array Plate, setting up the formation not too far away.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, be careful not to hurt yourself. I¡¯m confident and don¡¯t need to do this,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    He could see that Ling Zixiao wanted to contribute, to prevent him from losing,


    but in his opinion, unless the Robber Cultivators pursuing them were Nascent Soul Immortals, he was almost certain of victory without the need for formations.


    However, if they were Nascent Soul Immortals, they wouldn¡¯t be detected by him at all.


    Therefore, these Robber Cultivators were at most at the Foundation Establishment level.


    ¡°My lord, I understand,¡± replied Ling Zixiao with a faint smile on her somewhat pale face upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    Her hands continued to move in the magical gesture, quickly setting up a simplified version of the ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation.¡¯


    The layout of a formation can be simplified based on the number of flagpoles, reducing the area it covers.


    With limited time, Ling Zixiao simply used the formation to protect herself, so it was rather basic, covering only a nine-yard radius.


    After setting up the ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯, Ling Zixiao entered the area of the formation.


    She manipulated the Array Plate, causing herself and the formation to disappear from Lu Changsheng¡¯s sight.


    ¡°So this is the simplified ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯? It is indeed extraordinary,¡± Lu Changsheng murmured as he watched Ling Zixiao vanish.


    Had he not watched Ling Zixiao disappear in front of him, and his Divine Sense been as sharp as that of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, he might have struggled to detect Ling Zixiao¡¯s presence.


    Moreover, the ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯ also had a confusing effect.


    Even if he detected Ling Zixiao¡¯s breath, it might not necessarily indicate her actual position.


    ¡°When I establish my family, I will use a complete version of the ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯ for the interior and a different set of formations for the exterior,¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Shortly after, he saw movement within the formation.


    A number of small flags flew out, landing at some distance away.


    He knew Ling Zixiao was setting up another killing array.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, they are about to arrive,¡± Lu Changsheng said as he sensed the presence of someone approaching from afar.


    ¡°That¡¯s just perfect,¡± Ling Zixiao replied immediately through sound transmission.


    She moved the Array Plate to solidify the ¡®small Asura Killing Formation¡¯ in the distance.


    Due to the limited time, this ¡®small Asura Killing Formation¡¯ only covered a nine-yard radius,


    effectively serving as a small-scale trap.


    ¡°Lu Lang, be careful. If you can¡¯t overcome them, draw the enemy into the killing array,¡±


    ¡°My ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯ can also share some of the pressure,¡± Ling Zixiao communicated through sound transmission.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry,¡± Lu Changsheng assured, looking up slightly at the distant sky. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Before long, a small Flying Boat appeared from afar.


    ¡°Five?¡± Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows when he saw five figures standing on the Flying Boat,


    he had previously sensed only four presences and thought there were only four people.


    Seeing the number of people on the Flying Boat, he realized one had concealed their presence, eluding his detection.

 Chapter 298: The 99 Wind-Fire-Thunder Talisman Array! (3)

    ¡°Three at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, one at the Middle Stage, and one at the Late Stage?¡±Lu Changsheng¡¯s Divine Sense examined the cultivation levels of the five people.


    Except for one of them whose cultivation aura was hidden, making it impossible for him to determine.


    For the other four, he discerned their cultivation strength at a glance.


    ¡°Five Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, within the Inverted Five Elements Formation, was startled when she saw the Spirit Boat appear in the firmament with figures aboard.


    She didn¡¯t dare to use her Divine Sense to investigate these people.


    But without thinking, she knew that those daring to be Robber Cultivators and pursuing her and Lu Changsheng must certainly be at the Foundation Establishment Cultivation Level.


    ¡°Could it be that Fellow Daoists are looking for Ye?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, draped in a blue robe with his hands clasped behind his back, spoke calmly to the firmament.


    ¡°Fellow Daoist, greetings. Our group is here to find Master Ling for some business matters to discuss with her,¡±


    ¡°May I ask where Master Ling is?¡±


    The luminescence of the Spirit Boat flashed, crossing a large distance to hang above the mountaintop.


    The one leading them, whose cultivation strength Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t discern, was a middle-aged man with a purple face exuding a natural aura of authority.


    He looked towards Lu Changsheng, then his Divine Sense searched in all directions, trying to locate Ling Zixiao.


    Through tracking methods, he could vaguely sense that Ling Zixiao¡¯s aura was in this vicinity.


    ¡°Oh? There are matters to discuss with Master Ling.¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.


    He suspected that they might have harbored ill intentions towards Ling Zixiao due to her selling her shop and leaving Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Although Ling Zixiao typically spent most of what she had on preserving her own life,


    As an Array Master, the wealth she had accumulated was still a huge sum for an average Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    Moreover, she had sold all her possessions like shops and courtyards.


    ¡°Master Ling had some matters to attend to and has parted ways with me. Whatever business Fellow Daoists have, you can tell me,¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke with equanimity.


    However, before he could finish speaking, he waved his hands.


    From within his sleeves, hundreds of Talismans streamed out, arranging themselves in mid-air, and swiftly surrounded the five people on the Spirit Boat. ?????¦­?????¦¥?


    Under normal circumstances, he would not need to resort to a Talisman Formation.


    But since there were not only five of them but also a likely Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator among them,


    Lu Changsheng did not hold back, thinking to use the Talisman Formation for a quick resolution!


    ¡°So many Talismans, be careful!¡±


    ¡°Is this a Talisman Formation?¡±


    ¡°Who exactly are you?¡±


    ¡°Fellow Daoist, there¡¯s a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding! We really did come to find Master Ling for business.¡±


    Seeing this display of Talismans, they were all shocked and shouted.


    They could clearly feel that among these hundreds of Talismans, there were dozens exuding the aura of Second Rank.


    Without a word, dozens of Second Rank Spirit Talismans and hundreds of First Rank Spirit Talismans were summoned; this was not something they could withstand with mere wealth.


    Moreover, the Talismans arranged by Lu Changsheng seemed like a legendary Talisman Formation.


    Thus, faced with such a formation, they instantly abandoned any thoughts of robbery.


    ¡°The Nine-Nine Wind-Fire-Thunder Talisman Array!¡±


    Lu Changsheng paid no heed to the words of the five, his mind moved.


    One Second Rank Supreme Talisman, nine Second Rank Superior Grade Talismans, eighteen Second Rank Middle Grade Talismans, and thirty-six Second Rank Low Grade Talismans.


    Plus one hundred and eight First Rank Middle, Superior, and Supreme Grade Talismans were activated all together.


    These Talismans, connected by their aura, aided by the Five Elements of wind and fire, and accompanied by rolling thunder, arranged in all directions, obscuring a part of the sky, enshrouding the five people on the Spirit Boat.


    ¡°Break for me!¡±


    Upon the Spirit Boat, a middle-aged man in his thirties or forties with a gaunt face immediately took out a pair of Spiritual Artifact scissors, attempting to break through the heavy encirclement of the Talisman Formation before it could fully activate its power.


    However, the moment the Talisman Formation was complete, fierce winds blew, fiery flames surged, thunder rumbled mightily, and directly the Spiritual Artifact scissors let out a mournful cry.


    ¡°Kill!¡±


    Lu Changsheng formed seals with his hands, directly driving the Great Formation, causing the Spiritual Mechanisms of these Talismans to surge and begin bombarding.


    ¡°Not good, second brother, third brother, fifth brother!¡±


    The leading purple-faced man also recognized the might of this Talisman Formation.


    Making hand seals, Spiritual Light swelled around him, forming a layer of mana shield, while also summoning a thick black column.


    The black column flickered with a dim light, connected to the spirit boat, forming a vigorous shield of aura.


    Upon hearing his voice, the other three people on the spirit boat also took action, each summoning their magic artifacts.


    But under the assault of the ¡°Wind-Fire-Thunder Talisman Array,¡± the purple-faced man¡¯s shield of aura cracked in an instant, threatening to shatter.


    The purple-faced man hurriedly shouted, ¡°Fellow Daoist has misunderstood, I am here to find Master Ling for a true matter of business!¡±


    ¡°Heh heh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s lips curled upwards, letting out a cold laugh.


    Ling Zixiao was not far away.


    If he knew these people, he would have already sent a message to himself.


    This person obviously thought that Ling Zixiao was not here and wanted to use such words to confuse him.


    He had a clear understanding in his heart, and with his hands forming seals, he exerted himself to the fullest to operate the ¡°Wind-Fire-Thunder Talisman Array.¡±


    Using the First Grade talisman¡¯s wind and fire to boost the power, he unleashed the extreme potency of the Second Rank talisman¡¯s thunder and fire. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    The true might of the talisman array began to erupt, with thunderous flames surging violently, bombarding fiercely, and in a flash, the shield of aura around the black column was shattered.


    However, the other four people had already summoned a red parasol and a small blue flag, forming protective barriers layer by layer to block the torrential assault of the talisman array.


    Yet, faced with such an attack from the talisman array, they struggled to defend.


    ¡°Scoundrel, this is too much!¡±


    The purple-faced man¡¯s expression turned to rage, and he ground his teeth, pulling out a talisman from his storage bag.


    This talisman was more substantial and slightly larger than a regular one.


    In the next moment, a life-like bronze spear surged on the talisman, emitting a terrifying aura that made Foundation Establishment Cultivators shudder in fear.


    ¡°A Talisman Treasure!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately recognized upon seeing the talisman, that it was indeed a Talisman Treasure.


    It was only befitting for a cultivator at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.


    To actually possess such a Talisman Treasure for protection.


    Moreover, the treasure seemed to be of a Superior Grade, not any worse than the Golden Light Brick Talisman Treasure he had initially.


    The adversary, with his late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation fully activating the Talisman Treasure, was about to unleash its astonishing power.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    In an instant, the Talisman Treasure was activated, transforming into a bronze spear that tore through a corner of the ¡°Wind-Fire-Thunder Talisman Array,¡± aiming to strike at Lu Changsheng.


    He knew that if he allowed the talisman array to continue bombarding them, the five of them could only sit and wait for death.


    He must suppress Lu Changsheng with the swiftness of thunder.


    ¡°Swoosh swoosh swoosh¡ª¡±


    From the sleeves of Lu Changsheng, dozens of talismans flew out immediately.


    Several of them transformed into golden and blue shields of aura, enveloping him for protection.


    The rest, neatly arranged, flew into the ¡°Wind-Fire-Thunder Talisman Array,¡± repairing the gaps and allowing the formidable power to continue its tumultuous assault.


    At the same time, a blue talisman appeared in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand.


    It was a Talisman Treasure he had once acquired from Meng Yibai.


    Though this Talisman Treasure was lower-grade and had average power,


    it could be used for offense, defense, and capturing enemies, making it quite effective.


    The next moment, the blue Talisman Treasure was activated by his mana.


    It transformed into a several-inch-long, water-shimmering Blue Jade Ruler.


    The Jade Ruler burst forth with dazzling light in the sky, doubling once, then again, and once more¡­ multiplying into numerous rulers, striking across at the bronze spear.


    Nevertheless, under the onslaught of the bronze spear, the Jade Rulers kept shattering.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    Meanwhile, the five people within the array, amidst the bombarding chaos, were evidently struggling to hold on.


    The red parasol and the blue flag were scorched black under the relentless assault of the Wind-Fire-Thunder, causing Lu Changsheng to wince at the sight.


    After all, that was money!


    ¡°Burst!¡±


    Seeing that the few were continuously summoning magic artifacts, talismans, and treasures to resist the talisman array, Lu Changsheng promptly formed seals with his hands and uttered an indifferent syllable to detonate the array.


    As the syllable fell, in that very moment, all the talismans¡¯ energies merged together, emanating an extremely violent mana fluctuation.


    And then¡ª


    ¡°Boom!!!¡±


    An explosive storm of thunderous fire erupted like a mushroom cloud in the sky, and an earth-shattering blast thundered forth!

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    ¡°`¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    A mushroom cloud-like tempest of thunder and lightning continuously exploded, its might echoing through heaven and earth, forming ripples that swept in all directions.


    In an instant, the temperature of the sky drastically increased, filled with a scorching and fierce magic aura.


    The entire mountaintop also shook under this terrifying force, fissures appearing everywhere, scaring the flying birds and running beasts into a state of trembling fear.


    Not far away, the Inverted Five Elements Formation became visible under the residual wave of the attack.


    It transformed into a barrier of Five Elements luminance, blocking the successive waves of residual force.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Within the formation, Ling Zixiao, with her elegant appearance, gazed at the shocking scene before her, lips slightly parted, eyes filled with shock and disbelief.


    She knew that since Lu Changsheng dared to face a Robber Cultivator, he must have had some confidence.


    But she had never imagined that Lu Changsheng¡¯s combat power would be so terrifying.


    He had conjured up hundreds of Talismans to form a Talisman Formation and, with the ferocity of thunder, had suppressed and killed five Robber Cultivators.


    In the process, the Robber Cultivators tried to break the formation and kill Lu Changsheng with their Talisman Treasures.


    But they were easily neutralized by Lu Changsheng with his Talismans and Talisman Treasures.


    This level of combat power, these methods, were simply astonishing!


    Especially Lu Changsheng¡¯s technique of creating formations with Talismans left Ling Zixiao at a loss for words.


    She also had some understanding of Talisman Formations and standing formations with Talismans.


    She knew that this kind of technique was from a rare inheritance and that the threshold for cultivation was extremely high.


    One had to be versed in both the Talisman Path and the Formation Path.


    Lu Changsheng had just conjured up hundreds of Talismans, instantly forming a formation, clearly mastering this Talisman Formation to perfection and proficient in the Formation Path. ?????¦­?????§§?


    Second Rank top-quality Alchemy!


    Second Rank top-quality Talisman Making!


    And now, another skill in Talisman Formations and Formation Path.


    ¡°How can one person simultaneously master Alchemy, Talisman Making, and Formation Path¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao stared at the tall and slender figure of Lu Changsheng in a green robe, lost in thought.


    Alchemy, Talisman Making, and Formation Path all required immense amounts of time and energy.


    Countless Cultivators spend their entire lives without achieving anything significant.


    Yet Lu Changsheng had accomplishments in all three areas at his age, an extraordinary feat indeed.


    She had spent many years in Jiuxiao Immortal City and had never seen such a monstrous and abnormal person.


    No, she had not even heard of one.


    Through the days they had spent together, she thought she had gained some understanding of Lu Changsheng.


    But at this moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s image in her mind became mysterious once more.


    ¡°It seems the power of this Talisman Formation is even greater than I had imagined,¡±


    ¡°Once I gain the initiative and set up the Talisman Formation, not to mention those at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, even a False Core Immortal would perish within it.¡±


    ¡°Still, trying to trap a False Core Immortal with this Talisman Formation might be a little tricky¡­¡±


    ¡°However, once I refine the ¡®Ninety-Nine Profound Truth Strategy¡¯ into a Talisman Artifact, with its help in setting up formations and sealing heaven and earth, even a False Core Immortal won¡¯t be able to break the Talisman Formation easily and will only perish amidst the relentless bombardment of the Talismans.¡±


    On the cliff, Lu Changsheng looked at the Talisman Formation in the sky, whose power was gradually dissipating, and saw that the five Robber Cultivators within had their life force extinguished, revealing a look of satisfaction in his eyes.


    This was his first time using a Talisman Formation.


    As for the power and effectiveness of the Talisman Formation, he was quite satisfied.


    The only issue was that it was incredibly expensive.


    He had only taken simple action.


    He had used over eighty Second Rank Talismans and more than a hundred First Grade Talismans.


    If these Talismans were to be converted into Spirit Stones according to the market price, they would amount to approximately forty to fifty thousand Spirit Stones.


    An exaggerated sum indeed.


    ¡°Hope it nets me some profit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly.


    With a gesture of his magic hand, he took


    the two Talisman Treasures in front of him, the spirit boat that had been battered and become scrap within the Talisman Formation,


    along with five charred and broken corpses, Magic Artifacts, Spiritual Artifacts, and Storage Bags, all into his possession.


    He then looked towards Ling Zixiao not far away and called out, ¡°Zi Xiao, are you alright?¡±


    While speaking, he swept his sleeve to subdue the remaining waves of the Talisman Formation.


    ¡°Lu¡­ Lu Lang, I¡¯m fine,¡±


    Ling Zixiao came back to her senses, watching Lu Changsheng¡¯s peerlessly handsome face and gently shook her head.


    She couldn¡¯t fathom how there could be such a wondrous man in the world.


    With dazzling good looks that captivated the heart at a glance and in other aspects, he was excellent beyond comprehension.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, as you know, I am also a Talisman Master, and I understand a little about making Talismans,¡±


    ¡°So I usually prepare some Talismans to carry with me, in case of any dangerous accidents.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the usually composed and graceful Ling Zixiao looking so astonished and smiled.


    He had used the Talisman Formation to make a quick decision.


    On one hand, among the five, the leader was at the late stage of Foundation Establishment.


    If he didn¡¯t use the Talisman Formation, facing all five at once would have been difficult to secure a complete kill.


    On the other hand, he also wanted to show off a bit in front of Ling Zixiao.


    It wasn¡¯t to show off per se.


    It was simply to tell Ling Zixiao through this action that he wasn¡¯t as simple as she had seen, that he was much more powerful than she imagined.


    By following him, aside from treating and resolving the Dragon Roar Physique, there would be other benefits as well.


    ¡°My lady understands, of course, though I didn¡¯t expect that you, my lord, would have such divine abilities. I was worried for a moment,¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s expression returned to being dignified and elegant, and she spoke with a light smile.


    ¡°I gained this Talisman Formation inheritance by chance. With your high perception and proficiency in the art of formations, Zi Xiao, you might also be able to comprehend it,¡± S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If you¡¯re interested, I can teach you afterward,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a light laugh.


    He didn¡¯t mind passing on his cultivation techniques to those around him.


    Ling Zixiao was now his Dao companion, and they were in a partnership.


    If her strength increased, it would also be beneficial to him.

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    Moreover, the Talisman Formation involves the art of Formations.Although this type of Formation is different from ordinary ones,


    there might still be benefits for Ling Zixiao, possibly inspiring new insights.


    ¡°This¡­.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Ling Zixiao¡¯s heart jolted.


    She had not anticipated that Lu Changsheng would casually offer to teach her such a rare mystical inheritance.


    One must realize that, in the Cultivation World, the transmission of Cultivation Techniques and Skills is exceedingly precious.


    They are fundamental for the survival of an individual or a power.


    Apart from those who are extremely close, it is rare for anyone to pass on their Cultivation Techniques and Skills to another.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coYet Lu Changsheng was now offering so readily, which touched her deeply.


    Her lips parted slightly, her eyes moist with emotion, she smiled and said with a curtsy, ¡°Your concubine is most grateful to you, Lu Lang.¡±


    ¡°If we are to be Dao companions, we should naturally support each other and cultivate the Great Dao together.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately steadied Ling Zixiao, his expression earnest as he spoke.


    ¡°The path to immortality is cold and solitary, the Great Dao hard to seek; with you by my side, I am fortunate.¡±


    Ling Zixiao responded with a smile.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, pack up the Formations and let¡¯s continue on our way.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile, squeezing Ling Zixiao¡¯s hand gently, speaking in a warm tone.


    ¡°Alright, husband, just a moment.¡±


    Ling Zixiao nodded, formed a gesture with her hands, and successively withdrew the ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯ and the ¡®Minor Asura Slaughter Formation.¡¯ R?¨¤?????


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Seeing Ling Zixiao tidy up the Formations, Lu Changsheng released the Spirit Boat, and along with Ling Zixiao, they continued on their journey.


    During the journey, it crossed his mind that the five Robber Cultivators probably targeted Ling Zixiao, so he used his Divine Sense to inspect her.


    However, he did not find any traces of Divine Sense marking.


    Immediately afterward, he took out a Second Rank top-grade Purification Talisman and used it on Ling Zixiao.


    But even when the Purification Talisman was applied to Ling Zixiao¡¯s body, it did not reveal any tracking marks.


    ¡°Strange? Could it be they were using some kind of secret technique to track her?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brow lifted as he pondered inwardly.


    He was puzzled as to how these five Robber Cultivators had managed to locate and track Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Lu Lang.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng conducting these inspections and finding no clues on how she was tracked, Ling Zixiao immediately started to examine her own Storage Bag.


    She checked to see if any item, or perhaps a Spirit Stone, had been secretly marked by someone.


    ¡°It might have been some secret technique, and now that they are dead, naturally there¡¯s nothing to worry about.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke out.


    He had some understanding of these tracking methods,


    knowing that aside from Divine Sense marking, there were many other secret techniques to track people.


    It was plausible for those five individuals, being Foundation Establishment Cultivators, to know such techniques.


    Shortly after, he took out the spoils of war gathered from the five people.


    He passed three Storage Magic Artifacts to Ling Zixiao, asking her to help clear them out.


    Lu Changsheng first took the Bronze Spear Charm held by the man with the purple face into his hands to inspect.


    It was apparent that this Charm had dulled, likely having been used a few times already.


    He estimated that after one more full-force usage, it would be completely exhausted.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, this Charm is quite powerful; you can keep it for self-defense,¡±


    Lu Changsheng handed the Bronze Spear Charm to Ling Zixiao.


    He currently had sufficient means of attack; the Charm was of little significance to him.


    ¡°Thank you, Lu Lang, but I have a defense Charm. I don¡¯t need this one,¡±


    Ling Zixiao was touched to see Lu Changsheng casually offering this valuable Charm to her.


    ¡°Alright. If you see anything you can use in the Storage Bag, just take it without hesitation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not insist upon hearing this and returned the Charm to his Storage Bag,


    planning to give it to Lu Miaoge when he returned.


    The Blue Jade Ruler was a Charm taken from Meng Yibai, which could bring trouble, so it wasn¡¯t something he wanted to give away.


    However, the Bronze Spear Charm was of no concern. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Ling Zixiao nodded with a smile, graceful and dignified.


    ¡°What¡¯s this, a treasure-seeking mouse?¡±


    Lu Changsheng began to go through the spoils of war, his Divine Sense noticing a Spiritual Pet Bag, causing his brow to lift.


    He had an idea of how the five Robber Cultivators had managed to track down Ling Zixiao.


    Inside this Spiritual Pet Bag was a large golden mouse.


    It somewhat resembled the Earth Spirit Mouse he had acquired from Meng Yibai.


    Back then, Meng Yibai had used the Earth Spirit Mouse to track him down.


    He hadn¡¯t expected to come across another treasure-seeking mouse today.


    ¡°This is not an Earth Grade Bloodline Earth Spirit Mouse; it must be a High Rank bloodline Seeking Spirit Mouse.¡±


    Lu Changsheng examined the golden treasure-seeking mouse in the Spiritual Pet Bag.


    Because of the Earth Spirit Mouse, he had taken the time to learn about a few differences between various treasure-seeking mice.


    He could roughly identify them.


    However, this Seeking Spirit Mouse was quite large, almost the size of a newborn baby, a Second Rank Demon Beast.


    Lu Changsheng found this most pleasing.


    Not counting the Mount Sumeru Tree King, he had yet to acquire a Second Rank Spiritual Pet.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, this group of Robber Cultivators probably tracked you with this thing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng found the Beast Control Token for the treasure-seeking mouse, then released it from the Spiritual Pet Bag.


    ¡°Is this a treasure-seeking mouse?¡±


    Ling Zixiao examined the infant-sized golden mouse before her.


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s likely a Second Rank Seeking Spirit Mouse.¡±


    Lu Changsheng confirmed.


    ¡°Second Rank Seeking Spirit Mouse¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Ling Zixiao¡¯s elegant brows furrowed, her face reflecting some contemplation.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked, noticing her expression.


    ¡°I remember in Jiuxiao Immortal City, there was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator by the name of ¡®Purple Robed Wanderer¡¯ who possessed a Second Rank Seeking Spirit Mouse.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s quite knowledgeable about the history of the Cultivation World and owns a Second Rank Seeking Spirit Mouse, so he often seeks out mysterious places and invites others to explore ancient ruins with him.¡±


    ¡°Because he rarely betrays his companions, he has gained some reputation in the Immortal City.¡±


    Ling Zixiao explained.


    ¡°A Second Rank Seeking Spirit Mouse isn¡¯t extremely rare, but it¡¯s certainly not common.¡±

 Chapter 301: Ling Zixiaos Shock, Bountiful Gains! (3)

    ¡°`¡°It¡¯s often said that you can know someone¡¯s face but not their heart; who knows, this person could very well be that Purple-Robed Hermit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng casually remarked upon hearing this.


    It wasn¡¯t that he harbored ill intentions. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Having been in the Cultivation World for so long, he had become all too familiar with such matters.


    After all, no Robber Cultivator would go around looking like a fierce and malevolent spirit all the time.


    It¡¯s possible they even cultivate a good reputation and goodwill, to facilitate their clandestine Robber Cultivator activities.


    ¡°It¡¯s very possible because, although this Purple-Robed Hermit is seldom known for betraying his companions, his frequent exploration of Secret Realms has still led to many Cultivators facing dangers.¡±


    ¡°Yet, every time he manages to return from the brink of disaster, even making modest gains that others envy,¡± Ling Zixiao added with a slight smile.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coThe two chatted idly while sorting through the Storage Bags.


    After a while, they had accounted for the belongings of the five Robber Cultivators, including their Storage Bags and Magic Artifacts.


    Among them were two hundred and nineteen Middle Grade Spirit Stones.


    And forty-eight thousand three hundred and seventy-five Lower Grade Spirit Stones.


    One top-tier Spiritual Artifact, two high-tier Spiritual Artifacts, two Middle Grade Spiritual Artifacts, five low-tier Spiritual Artifacts, and seven top-tier Magic Artifacts.


    However, half of these Spiritual and Magic Artifacts had sustained severe damage.


    The most precious top-tier Spiritual Artifact was also somewhat damaged, which meant its value would be greatly reduced if sold.


    Aside from that, there were over twenty bottles of Second Rank Spirit Pills, sixteen Second Rank Spirit Talismans, and dozens of other Second Rank Spiritual Medicines, Spiritual Woods, Ore Stones, and other treasures; as well as three Cultivation Techniques.


    ¡°Purple True Solar Scripture, looks like this chap is indeed the ¡®Purple-Robed True Immortal,''¡± Ling Zixiao declared, spotting the Exquisite Level Cultivation Method among the three Techniques.


    She guessed that the purple-faced man leading the Robber Cultivators was most likely the Purple-Robed Hermit.


    ¡°However, if this man is really a Robber Cultivator, to have amassed only this much wealth after lurking in Jiuxiao Immortal City for so many years, he¡¯s quite poor,¡± Lu Changsheng clicked his tongue and said.


    ¡°It¡¯s actually not a small amount; these Spirit Stones, Spiritual Artifacts, and Spiritual Materials, plus the Talisman Treasures and the Seeking Spirit Mouse, it all adds up to almost 170,000 to 180,000 Spirit Stones,¡± Ling Zixiao replied, unsure whether to comment on Lu Changsheng¡¯s wealth or to say something else.


    After all, for most Foundation Establishment Cultivators, their entire net worth would be around twenty or thirty thousand Spirit Stones.


    The spoils from these five Robber Cultivators, even after accounting for the damaged Spiritual Artifacts, amounted to a considerable wealth of 170,000 to 180,000 Spirit Stones.


    ¡°That¡¯s true,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.


    He felt he had indeed been too lavish with his spending.


    His idea of consumption had far surpassed that of the Foundation Establishment Stage.


    Moreover, he hadn¡¯t included the Bronze Spear and the Seeking Spirit Mouse in his tally of gains earlier.


    Considering the men had only that many Spirit Stones, he thought their wealth quite ordinary.


    After all, he had just spent forty to fifty thousand Spirit Stones on a Talisman Formation.


    ¡°With these Spirit Stones, I should have almost enough money to purchase a Spiritual Land when I get back,¡± Lu Changsheng mused, feeling somewhat relieved. ???????¦Â¨§s?


    After allowing Ling Zixiao to pick a few items, he carefully sorted the categorized spoils into his own Storage Bag.


    Seven days into their journey, as night fell, Lu Changsheng spotted a secular city in the distance.


    He immediately directed the Spirit Boat towards the city, taking Ling Zixiao with him to rest and refine the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy within her body.


    Meanwhile,


    At the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain,


    Under the cover of night, Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Yuanding donned black robes and quietly left Qingzhu Mountain without a sound.


    Only after traveling several dozen miles away from Qingzhu Mountain did they release their Spirit Boat.


    They flew rapidly toward Qingyun Sect on their Spirit Boat.


    Though Qingyun Sect had forbidden inter-clan strife during this period,


    such matters would remain unchecked as long as they were not overly excessive.


    Therefore, their trip to Qingyun Sect to exchange for Foundation Establishment Elixirs and Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects had to be conducted with utmost caution.


    This was to avoid internal leaks within the Family, which could alert others and lead to attacks on Qingzhu Mountain or interception of the two men.

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    More than a month later.Amidst the clouds and fog, a Spirit Boat, like a streak of light, rapidly shuttled through the sky.


    Lu Changsheng, dressed in a cyan robe, stood tall on the Spirit Boat, looking down at the mountain ranges below that resembled a checkerboard.


    It must be said, such long-distance travel was extremely monotonous and tedious.


    If it weren¡¯t for Qingyun Sect¡¯s Spiritual Vessel that only came once a year, he would be eager to return and would not be willing to steer the Spirit Boat; he would have chosen to travel by the Spiritual Vessel instead.


    ¡°My lord, let me take over the steering of the Spirit Boat while you rest for a while,¡± said Ling Zixiao, who had been resting with her eyes closed, as she opened her clear and beautiful eyes and looked at Lu Changsheng, her voice melodious.


    Although steering the Spirit Boat didn¡¯t consume much Mental Spirit or Mana,


    traveling day and night could still be somewhat tiresome and dull.


    Thus, the two of them chatted to relieve boredom and took turns steering the Spirit Boat along the way.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.co¡°All right.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, handing over the control of the Spirit Boat to Ling Zixiao.


    During this break, he would draw some Talismans.


    Facing five Robber Cultivators before, he had used up quite a few of his Spirit Talismans and needed to replenish them.


    Just as he took out his talisman brush, talisman paper, and spirit ink, ready to start drawing Talismans,


    a current of air suddenly surged into his body, followed by the sound of a system notification.


    [Congratulations to the host. Fifteen of your children have completed the induction of Qi into their bodies, stepping onto the path of immortality, obtaining the Bloodline Effect: 5% increased probability of having Spiritual Roots in offspring, and one lottery draw opportunity!]


    ¡°Hmm, one lottery draw for every five, huh?¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this system notification and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a hint of a smile.


    Seeing his children start their Cultivation one by one, with the system handing out Child Money as a reward, truly delighted him.


    ¡°Lu Lang, what¡¯s the matter? Are you thinking of some happy event?¡±


    Ling Zixiao noticed the sudden smile on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face and asked with a light smile.


    ¡°Hehe, the thought of going home naturally fills me with joy,¡±


    ¡°especially since this journey has also led to you, Zi Xiao, becoming my Dao companion. The very thought makes me uncontrollably happy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke smoothly, hiding his real emotions with a smile.


    ¡°Smooth-talker!¡±


    Upon hearing his words, Ling Zixiao smiled sweetly.


    After a bit of idle chat, Lu Changsheng began to draw Talismans.


    Five days later, Ling Zixiao steered the Spirit Boat to a nearby city where they disembarked.


    She and Lu Changsheng found an inn to rest and regulated the Yang Qi within their bodies.


    Afterward!


    Afterward!


    Afterward!


    ¡°Zi Xiao, how is the recovery of your Dragon Roar Origin coming along?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, embracing Ling Zixiao, whose skin was glowing attractively with a touch of rosiness and lethargy, asked her.


    ¡°At this rate, I should need about half a year more before the Dragon Roar Origin can recover,¡±


    Ling Zixiao, her exquisite hair casually sprawled, snuggled into Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, bit her lip gently and spoke.


    ¡°Half a year,¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and nodded, saying, ¡°Good. Once we get back to Qingzhu Mountain and your body is almost done recovering, we can start the second phase of addressing the Dragon Roar Physique.¡± ????B§§?


    ¡°This way, we¡¯ll eventually be able to resolve your Dragon Roar Physique.¡± S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    ¡°Lu Lang, you always use your vital essence and life span to stabilize the backlash for me, which also greatly harms you, doesn¡¯t it¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked at him with eyes full of tender affection.


    ¡°It¡¯s no bother. As long as it can resolve your condition, Zi Xiao, it¡¯s all worth it,¡±


    ¡°Besides, I¡¯ve said before that I would do everything in my power to resolve your Dragon Roar Physique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng embraced his beloved and placed his chin on her hair, speaking softly.


    ¡°My lord~¡±


    Ling Zixiao heard this, her eyes glistening.


    Although she didn¡¯t know how much of his life span Lu Changsheng had spent to save her before,


    she knew it must have been at a great cost.


    Yet, even under such circumstances, Lu Changsheng maintained this attitude, which genuinely moved her.


    After all, aside from the Dragon Roar Origin, she had not contributed much to Lu Changsheng during this period.


    It was basically Lu Changsheng making sacrifices for her.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. We are Dao companions, after all¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng caressed her smooth and delicate back with his palm, speaking gently.


    But in his heart, he pondered how he could resolve Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique.


    Otherwise, even if the Dragon Invocation Technique could replenish the Dragon Roar Origin faster than the Physique recovered,


    his lifespan wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand it if this continued time after time.


    Looking at the contented and gradually sleeping face of the woman in his arms, Lu Changsheng thought of the lottery opportunity he had earned earlier and silently invoked in his heart: ¡°System, draw the lottery!¡±


    Immediately, a light-red colored lottery wheel appeared.


    ¡°I wonder if I¡¯ll be lucky enough to draw an item that can suppress the backlash from the Dragon Roar Physique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the lottery wheel before him, squeezing the full and round peak, thinking to himself.


    With a mere thought, a streak of golden light appeared, spinning rapidly on the wheel.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for acquiring the Cultivation Technique ¡°Taiyi Shengshui Jue¡±!]


    [The reward has been sent to the System Space, the host can check it at any time]


    An image of a crystal-clear Jade Scroll appeared, together with the system notification.


    ¡°Taiyi Shengshui Jue?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at this Cultivation Technique, his brow slightly furrowed.


    From its name, this should be a Qi Refinement Cultivation Technique.


    But at this point, he was no longer in need of such techniques.


    He had no need for this kind of Cultivation Technique.


    What he really wanted was a mental cultivation technique.


    Or something like the rare inheritance Cultivation Techniques for pills, formations, talismans, and tools, such as the ¡°Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture.¡±


    However, since he had already drawn it, Lu Changsheng looked towards the System Space.


    [Cultivation Technique: Taiyi Shengshui Jue]


    [Grade: Orthodox Level]


    [Description: Taiyi generates water that benefits all things, complements Taiyi as it forms heaven. Heaven and Earth, Yin and Yang complement each other, in an endless cycle, this is the mother of all things.]


    ¡°Hmm, this technique is so profound?¡±


    Lu Changsheng stared at the description and introduction of the Taiyi Shengshui Jue, momentarily bemused.


    He couldn¡¯t quite grasp the effects of this technique, or the significance of it being an Orthodox Level Cultivation Technique.

 Chapter 303: Taiyi Shengshui Jue! Ownership of the Foundation Establishment Elixir! (2)

    ¡°`¡°System, inheritance!¡±


    He didn¡¯t ponder too much about it, his mental spirit stirring slightly as he directly used the Taiyi Shengshui Jue.


    Immediately, the method of cultivating the ¡°Taiyi Shengshui Jue¡±, related content, and all key points surged into his mind like a sudden enlightenment.


    ¡°Hiss, Taiyi Shengshui Jue, what a profound Taiyi Shengshui Jue!¡±


    After a long while, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, revealing a look of surprise and joy.


    After fully comprehending the Taiyi Shengshui Jue through the system¡¯s inheritance, Lu Changsheng felt a surge of delight in his heart.


    One could only say it was truly worthy of being an Orthodox Level Cultivation Technique.


    Furthermore, this Cultivation Technique came in a most marvelous way.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coThis Taiyi Shengshui Jue is divided into ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡± and ¡°Taiyi Seed Way Art¡±, one main and one auxiliary, two Cultivation Techniques.


    To cultivate the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡±, one first needs a water attribute Spiritual Root, and a temperament as calm as water.


    Secondly, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator is required to cultivate the ¡°Taiyi Seed Way Art¡±.


    Condense one¡¯s spirit, vital energy, and origin source of the Dao Foundation to refine a Taiyi Dao Seed.


    Afterward, plant this ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ within oneself, and with the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ as the foundation, commence the cultivation of the Water of Virtue Technique.


    Goodness resembles water, it benefits all things without contention.


    This Cultivation Technique is not adept at offensive strikes but leans towards a supportive nature.


    Its Mana is gentle, its Qi mighty and profound, vast and thick, stretching endlessly.


    However, based on the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ condensed by the ¡®seed path cultivator¡¯, the Mana will exhibit different characteristics and effects in terms of power.


    Simply put, the more powerful the seed path cultivator, the deeper the foundation, the more formidable the condensed Taiyi Dao Seed, the more mighty this ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡± will be.


    However, the flaw is that if the cultivator of the ¡°Taiyi Seed Way Art¡± dies, then the Taiyi Dao Seed will shatter.


    From that point on, the cultivator of the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡± will find it difficult to make progress and will have to start over from scratch.


    If it were just this, the ¡°Taiyi Shengshui Jue¡± wouldn¡¯t have caused Lu Changsheng such surprise.


    The Taiyi Seed Way Art, by condensing the Taiyi Dao Seed, can aid another in cultivating the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡±.


    It can enhance their Mana foundation and increase the likelihood of breaking through bottlenecks.


    At the same time, the Water of Virtue Technique can also support the person who cultivates the Taiyi Seed Way Art.


    For example, when a cultivator of the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡± breaks through the Foundation Establishment, their Dao Foundation will take on similar characteristics to the Taiyi Dao Seed. ???¨®?§¦s


    From then on, when both individuals concurrently operate their Cultivation Techniques in a Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation, they can nurture the mother essence of all things.


    This mother essence can temper both individuals¡¯ Dao Foundations, increasing the likelihood and quality of Core Formation.


    Moreover, when the cultivator of the ¡°Taiyi Seed Way Art¡± breaks through Core Formation, they can reclaim the Taiyi Dao Seed, transforming it into a top-tier Core Formation Spiritual Object, enhancing the likelihood and quality of Core Formation.


    After the cultivator of the ¡°Taiyi Seed Way Art¡± successfully breaks through Core Formation, they can once again plant a Dao Seed for the cultivator of the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡±.


    Letting their foundation improve again, in turn increasing the likelihood and quality of future Core Formation.


    When the cultivator of the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡± successfully breaks through Core Formation, the Golden Core will continue to be influenced by the Taiyi Dao Seed, taking on similar characteristics.


    Thereby mutually enhancing the Golden Cores, refining them, and raising the probability of Nascent Soul consolidation and the quality of the Nascent Soul¡­


    After the Nascent Soul, so it goes even with Divinity Transformation.


    It can be said that this ¡°Taiyi Shengshui Jue¡± is designed for two people to cultivate together, assisting each other along the way and jointly pursuing the Great Dao. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge is just a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root. Even though she cultivated the Saturn Solar Sword Technique, with my assistance, Foundation Establishment is not a problem.¡±


    ¡°But to achieve Core Formation, it is difficult, extremely difficult, filled with countless obstacles!¡±


    ¡°Now with this Taiyi Shengshui Jue, if I cultivate the ¡°Taiyi Seed Way Art¡± and plant a Taiyi Dao Seed for her, allowing her to cultivate the Water of Virtue Technique, then there¡¯s hope for her to achieve Core Formation in the future.¡±


    Upon seeing this Cultivation Technique, Lu Changsheng immediately thought of Lu Miaoge.


    This Cultivation Technique, with one main and one auxiliary, complements each other, and is a true Yin Yang Dual Cultivation Technique.


    It can allow the more advanced practitioner to lift the other, thus joining hands in cultivating the Great Dao.


    With the system by his side, he is full of hope for his own future.


    He is confident that he can achieve Core Formation, consolidate a Nascent Soul, and undergo Divinity Transformation!


    Currently, his condensed Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base is a top-notch Perfect Foundation Base, with an immensely robust foundation.


    Such a Foundation Base, when used to refine the Taiyi Dao Seed, will greatly benefit and be extremely advantageous for the cultivator of the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique.¡±


    In the future, as he progresses further and breaks through Core Formation, he is confident he can condense the most supreme Immortal Golden Core.


    At that time, by planting a new Taiyi Dao Seed for Lu Miaoge, her chances of breaking through Foundation Establishment to Core Formation will be significantly increased.


    Once he achieves Nascent Soul, it¡¯s not impossible for Lu Miaoge to have hopes of consolidating a Nascent Soul.


    Moreover.


    This ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡± like the ¡°Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture¡±, each level possesses its own unique effect.


    The characteristic of the first level is to use Mana to condense Taiyi True Water.


    This water has the effects of refining the body, nourishing the meridians, healing hidden injuries, and condensing Mana.


    This made Lu Changsheng immediately think of Ling Zixiao.


    If Lu Miaoge can cultivate the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡±, she could use Taiyi True Water to treat Ling Zixiao¡¯s injuries, rejuvenating his withered meridians and Dantian.


    As long as Ling Zixiao¡¯s meridians and Dantian are restored, dealing with his Dragon Roar Physique will be much easier for me.


    There¡¯s no need to worry about the backlash from the Dragon Roar Physique.


    This is also one of the reasons for Lu Changsheng¡¯s delight.


    This Cultivation Technique not only solves Lu Miaoge¡¯s future path.


    But it also holds the promise of resolving Ling Zixiao¡¯s physical issues.


    Once Lu Miaoge cultivates the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡± and breaks through to Foundation Establishment, and Ling Zixiao resolves his Dragon Roar Physique and restores his Foundation Establishment Cultivation,


    by then, his Lu Family will have three Foundation Establishment Cultivators in place.


    Moreover, both women have the potential to break through to Core Formation in the future!


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng was eager to return.

 Chapter 304: Taiyi Shengshui Jue! Ownership of the Foundation Establishment Elixir! (3)

    Wanting to return early to pass on the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡± to Lu Miaoge and plant the Dao seed for her.Lu Miaoge¡¯s Spiritual Root just happens to be of the water attribute, and her disposition is also a good match.


    Moreover, she cultivates the ¡°Saturn Solar Sword Technique¡±, which is a direct inheritance from his ¡°Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture¡±.


    Through the Taiyi Dao Seed, to convert her Cultivation Technique into the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡± would be nothing short of perfect.


    ¡­


    Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Family.


    ¡°Miaoge, currently in the family, only you and Miaofeng are at the Ninth Level Energy Refinement, capable of attempting Foundation Establishment,¡±


    ¡°Thus, the right to this Foundation Establishment Elixir belongs to you and Miaofeng, what are your thoughts?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong looked at the young lady in front of him, clothed in plain white, with a clear and graceful demeanor, speaking in a deep voice.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coLu Yuanding, standing aside, said nothing, quietly watching his daughter.


    There were originally four Foundation Establishment seeds in this generation of the Lu Family.


    One died during the campaign against the Xiahou Clan, leaving the remaining three.


    However, one of them is too young and is currently at the Eighth Level Energy Refinement.


    Therefore, he cannot compete for the ownership of this Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    In the end, it¡¯s between Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaofeng.


    Although Lu Miaoge¡¯s Spiritual Root Talent is one grade lower than Lu Miaofeng,


    as a First Grade Top-Level Talisman Master, she has the potential to be a Second Grade Talisman Master in the future.


    Her husband, Lu Changsheng, is also a Second Grade Talisman Master, having made significant contributions to the family.


    Therefore, wanting to fight for this Foundation Establishment Elixir, it essentially already belongs to her.


    ¡°Elder, Miaofeng has a better talent than me, and moreover, the Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects prepared by the family this time are more suitable for Miaofeng,¡±


    ¡°So, this Foundation Establishment Elixir¡­ give it to Miaofeng,¡±


    Lu Miaoge said quietly, after a long silence.


    She knew if she wished to contend for it, this Foundation Establishment Elixir would most likely be hers.


    But now that the chance for Foundation Establishment she had always yearned for had appeared before her eyes, hesitation crept into her heart.


    Because this Foundation Establishment Elixir is too weighty.


    It carries the future of the Lu Family!


    Success is the only option, failure is not tolerated!


    Moreover, once Foundation Establishment is achieved, she would become the new matriarch of the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain and would be responsible for the rise and fall of the family. ???????B§§?


    If she had not married or had children, she would have had the courage to shoulder this responsibility.


    But now, as a wife and mother, this responsibility caused her to hesitate.


    Moreover, she understood in her heart that Elder Lu Yuanzhong actually favored giving the Foundation Establishment Elixir to Lu Miaofeng.


    Because Lu Miaofeng, with his Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, was a better match for the Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects prepared by the family, and as a male, he aligned more with the family¡¯s interests.


    It was only considering her contributions to the Lu Family and the contributions made by Lu Changsheng and Lu Yuanding that he was willing to give her the choice of the Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    ¡°Sigh,¡±


    Seeing his daughter refuse the Foundation Establishment Elixir, Lu Yuanding sighed in his heart.


    As a father, he naturally hoped his daughter would accept this Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    He knew his daughter had always been working hard to become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    This Foundation Establishment Elixir might be Lu Miaoge¡¯s only chance in her life, the closest she would ever get to Foundation Establishment.


    But as a clan cultivator, the former Patriarch of the Lu Family, for the sake of family interests and the bigger picture, he believed Lu Miaofeng indeed was more suitable for this Foundation Establishment Elixir. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Miaoge, have you thought it through?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong said to Lu Miaoge, speaking in a deep voice.


    For his niece, whom he had watched grow up, he knew she was very sensible and had her heart set on the Great Dao.


    So, despite a preference for Lu Miaofeng, he was still willing to give Lu Miaoge a chance.


    ¡°Elder, Miaoge has made up her mind, please give the Foundation Establishment Elixir to Miaofeng,¡±


    Lu Miaoge, looking at Lu Yuanzhong before her with clear eyes showing resolve, nodded her head.


    After saying this, although her heart felt empty, it also felt a sense of relief.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Yuanzhong sighed deeply.


    He patted Lu Miaoge¡¯s shoulder, saying, ¡°Miaoge, your great uncle knows that you have been sensible since childhood, and this arrangement has been unfair to you.¡±


    ¡°After this matter, the family will do its best to collect Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects suitable for you and also seek out a Meridian Protecting Elixir,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong said.


    ¡°Thank you, Elder,¡±


    Lu Miaoge said, gently pursing her lips.

 Chapter 305: Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan

    In a secluded cave.Meng Xiaochan, dressed in a white gown, showed an exhausted appearance on her delicate and beautiful face.


    She looked towards her master with a face full of worry.


    At this moment, Nangong Mili¡¯s face was incomparably pale, void of any color, her beautiful eyes tightly closed, lying unconscious.


    Yet even in her comatose state, she exuded a seductive charm that captured the soul.


    One glance at her was enough to stir the imagination and arouse desire, tempting one to commit a sin.


    There was an impulse to conquer her, to press her beneath one¡¯s body.


    Meng Xiaochan extended her wrist, checked her master¡¯s condition, then took out an elixir medicine and fed it into Nangong Mili¡¯s lips.


    She then used mana to help her refine the power of the medicine.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.co¡°Mmhm~¡±


    At this moment, Nangong Mili¡¯s long and thick eyelashes fluttered slightly, and a delicate, crisp moan came from her mouth.


    ¡°Master, you¡¯re awake!¡±


    Upon hearing this soft moan, Meng Xiaochan was jolted with excitement, her face immediately revealing a look of joy.


    ¡°Xiaochan.¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s narrow phoenix eyes, like unfolding peach blossoms, slowly opened, her hazy pupils brimming with a bewitching power that made one¡¯s soul tremble.


    ¡°Master, how are you feeling?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan asked, full of concern.


    ¡°Not too good.¡±


    Nangong Mili weakly propped up her graceful body, gently shook her head, and asked, ¡°Xiaochan, how long have I been unconscious?¡±


    Her figure was enchantingly graceful and voluptuous.


    Her chest was high and firm, making her clothes bulge prominently.


    Her slender waist could be grasped in a handful, and as her round and firm buttocks pressed against the ground, they looked quite fleshy.


    Below the black gauze skirt, a pair of pale, bloodless, delicate and enticing jade-like feet were exposed.


    ¡°Master, you¡¯ve been unconscious for over two months.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan spoke, her voice somewhat downcast.


    That day, although they had taken the chance to escape from Jiuxiao Immortal City,


    they were still faced with the pursuit of the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    Under the pursuit of Yun Jianfeng, Nangong Mili could only use a secret technique to carry Meng Xiaochan out of danger.


    But the aftereffects of this secret technique were quite severe, causing her to fall into a deep unconsciousness, from which she had only now awoken.


    ¡°Over two months¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Nangong Mili¡¯s eyebrows slightly knitted together, and her enchantingly beautiful face showed a hint of seriousness.


    She took out a token with a Heavenly Spider pattern from her storage ring.


    After a moment, her serious face turned somewhat unsightly.


    ¡°Master, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan looked at her master with pursed lips.


    She knew too well that on regular days, her master always presented a carefree and unrestrained demeanor.


    It was only in the face of serious, important matters that such an expression would appear.


    ¡°My dear daughter, we are in danger now,¡±


    Nangong Mili chuckled lightly, displaying a feigned ease.


    ¡°In danger¡­.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Meng Xiaochan¡¯s heart sank, vaguely guessing what was going on.


    She spoke up, ¡°Master, have the Sect Hierarch and the Heavenly Corpse Sect Master been defeated?¡±


    She and her Master Nangong Mili had come to Jiang Country Cultivation Realm mainly to prepare for Jin Kingdom¡¯s invasion.


    On one hand, they were to contact and integrate the spies buried within Jiang Country.


    On the other hand, they were to wait for the Five Poisons Cult Leader and Heavenly Corpse Sect Master to repel Xuanjian True Monarch Li Duanxuan.


    As soon as the Jin Kingdom¡¯s army invaded, they planned to disrupt the rear of Jiang Country Cultivation Realm in conjunction with the three great demon sects of Jin Kingdom. ?¨¢¦­?£Â¨º????


    Yet now, three months had passed since they had been pursued and nearly killed by the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    No one from the Five Poisons Cult of Jin Kingdom had contacted them, no one had come to their rescue.


    Seeing the expression on her own Master now led her to surmise that the Five Poisons Cult Leader and Heavenly Corpse Sect Master had likely been defeated by Xuanjian True Monarch Li Duanxuan.


    ¡°That¡¯s correct, according to the information, the Sect Hierarch and Heavenly Corpse Sect Master seem to have lost the battle,¡±


    ¡°In light of that, Jiang Country Cultivation Realm is probably under a full lockdown right now,¡±


    ¡°And it¡¯s going to be difficult for us to leave Jiang Country and return to Jin Kingdom,¡±


    ¡°Furthermore, the people from Heavenly Sword Sect must still be hunting us down,¡±


    Nangong Mili admitted without hiding anything, her voice soft and powerless.


    As she spoke, she tried to stand up.


    But because she was too weak, she stumbled halfway through.


    ¡°Master.¡±


    Seeing this, Meng Xiaochan quickly reached out and embraced her Master¡¯s perfect delicate body.


    ¡°Phew, after casting the sacrificial gu insect technique, with my current condition, it¡¯s going to take three to five years to recover from these side effects,¡± Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Nangong Mili said, shaking her head slightly.


    While speaking, she gazed at Meng Xiaochan, who wore a heavy expression, and wrapped her pale jade arms around her, hanging off her as if for support.


    Putting on a pitiful look that inspired sympathy, she said, ¡°My good daughter, in the coming days, your mother can only rely on you to take care of her.¡±


    ¡°Master!¡±


    Meng Xiaochan never expected her Master to still make jokes and tease her at such a time.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Nangong Mili, tall and graceful, kissed Meng Xiaochan gently on her delicate and fair face, ¡°Xiao Chan, there¡¯s no use worrying now, given the way things are.¡±


    ¡°It reminds me of the days when I, with my own Master, your great-grandmother, faced a similar ordeal.¡±


    ¡°But back then, I was even younger than you are now, having just broken through Foundation Establishment¡­¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s beautiful eyes filled with nostalgia as she spoke softly.


    She had taken Meng Xiaochan as her personal disciple and treated her so well partly because Meng Xiaochan was her Master¡¯s descendant.


    Another part was seeing her own past self in Meng Xiaochan.


    Remembering how she had been taught and cared for like a daughter by her own Master.


    This made her develop a mischievous streak whenever she saw Meng Xiaochan, unable to resist teasing her.

 Chapter 306: Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan (2)

    Meng Xiaochan pursed her lips and said nothing.This was still the first time she had heard about these things.


    After all, she didn¡¯t know much about that late great-grandmother.


    ¡°So, let¡¯s just settle down in this mountain range for the next three or five years until the heat dies down. Once your teacher recovers some mana, we¡¯ll consider our next move,¡± said Nangong Mili as she pinched her disciple¡¯s delicate cheek.


    ¡°Yes, Master,¡± Meng Xiaochan replied.


    Moved by her master¡¯s words and actions, Meng Xiaochan¡¯s previously taut mental spirit finally eased a little.


    These past three months, she had been utterly wound up.


    Terrified that the people from Heavenly Sword Sect would discover their whereabouts.


    After all, with her strength, thinking she could escape pursuit while escorting Nangong Mili was nothing but wishful thinking.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coAlthough Nangong Mili was extremely weak now, at least she gave Meng Xiaochan a backbone and a sense of calm.


    Just then.


    ¡°Buzz buzz buzz¡ª¡±


    A faint sound reached Meng Xiaochan¡¯s ears.


    Her exquisite face immediately took on a grave expression, and she gestured to her master.


    Then, with both hands forming seals, she concealed the entire cave¡¯s aura.


    Surviving in this mountain range for so long without being attacked by demon beasts or discovered by Heavenly Sword Sect naturally involved her methods of hiding Gu bugs in the surroundings.


    Any external disturbance would quickly alert her, allowing her to seal and isolate the cave¡¯s aura.


    Meanwhile, above the mountain range.


    A figure swept across the sky.


    ¡°Hmm, there was definitely a whiff of demonic energy here just now¡­¡± a stunning woman in her thirties muttered to herself.


    She wore a grey-white dress, her face was elegant, her skin was white as snow, her eyebrows were like green feathers, and her black hair was done up in a simple updo. As the breeze blew, her clothes fluttered, and she exuded a mature and sharp charm.


    ¡°Clang¡ª¡±


    Looking at the mountain range, the beautiful woman¡¯s hands formed seals, and a clear sound of sword cries emanated from within her.


    A blue magical sword flew out of her body.


    After spinning in the air and forming a sword flower, the sword erupted in a dazzling and blinding azure radiance.


    Then, the radiance surged as the magical sword seemed to merge with the world itself, making every wisp of air contain a trace of sword qi.


    After a long while.


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª¡±


    Streams of sword qi shot out, slaying several Gu bugs.


    ¡°Gu bugs, these are demonic Gu bugs, indicating that there are Demonic Path cultivators hiding here!¡± the beautiful woman exclaimed as she snapped open her sharp eyes, scanning over the mountain peaks. ?¨¤???????????


    Her River Sword Art had allowed the sword qi to blend into the natural world, detecting something amiss¡ªa number of Gu bugs in this area.


    Gu bugs were a very niche aspect of the cultivation arts.


    Very few people in Jiang Country cultivated Gu bugs.


    But one of the three major demonic sects in Jin Kingdom, the Five Poisons Cult, was famous for using Gu poison.


    Therefore, she immediately surmised that cultivators from the Five Poisons Cult were hiding in these mountains.


    ¡°One of the three Core Formation fugitives is the Heavenly Spider Envoy of the Five Poisons Cult, Nangong Mili.¡±


    ¡°This person¡¯s life-bound Heavenly Spider was slain by Senior Brother Tianjue, and earlier, under Senior Brother Tianjue¡¯s pursuit, she used the Life Burning Secret Technique to barely escape. So even if she is Nangong Mili, she is definitely no match for me!¡± the woman thought to herself, her eyes as sharp as her sword.


    The next moment, the azure magical sword above her head violently slashed forward!


    A swath of sword light, immense like the rolling Milky Way, roared towards a mountain peak with tremendous force.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Instantly, the entire mountain peak was leveled by this one strike.


    After flattening the peak and detecting no abnormalities, she continued to slash her sword towards another mountain.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    One mountain peak after another was being leveled, causing the whole range to rumble as numerous birds, fierce beasts, and demon beasts trembled with fear at the disturbance. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Master.¡±


    In a certain cave, Meng Xiaochan, hearing such commotion, looked towards her own master.


    As soon as the Gu bugs were killed, she immediately realized that someone from the Heavenly Sword Sect must have arrived and noticed something was amiss.


    Previously, disciples of Heavenly Sword Sect patrolled the area and passed by here, but none had taken notice of her.


    Meng Xiaochan surmised that it must have been an incidental leak of Nangong Mili¡¯s aura upon awakening that had alerted someone.


    After all, during such a tense time, it was common for the Heavenly Sword Sect to cleanse the Demonic Path and craft some magic artifacts and treasures that could sense demonic energy.


    ¡°This is a Third-Rank top-tier Teleportation Talisman, Xiao Chan. If you activate this talisman, you can escape from here,¡± Nangong Mili said as she took out a talisman from her Storage Ring and handed it to Meng Xiaochan.


    Despite being weak and powerless, she could still muster a bit of mana.


    ¡°Master, I don¡¯t have the strength to fully activate a talisman of this level, and what about you?¡± Meng Xiaochan asked with concern, looking at Nangong Mili.


    ¡°Of course, I will go with you. Do you really think I would abandon your master to escape alone?¡±


    ¡°Boohoo, I never thought you would actually leave your master behind and flee on your own, boohoo.¡±


    The moment Nangong Mili heard this, she immediately put on a pitiful expression, looking quite forlorn.


    ¡°Master,¡± Meng Xiaochan said helplessly.


    At a time like this, her master was still acting like a drama queen.


    ¡°Silly girl, you just need to activate the Teleportation Talisman. Leave the rest to your master. Though afterward, your master will probably fall into unconsciousness again.¡±


    ¡°When that happens, remember to seal your master¡¯s mana, or else once your master wakes up, there might be a leak of energy, and we could once again be detected by the people from Heavenly Sword Sect,¡± Nangong Mili instructed.


    She had a rough guess that the person from Heavenly Sword Sect who hurried over likely did so because some treasure sensed her energy.

 Chapter 307: Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan (3)

    Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence.As she spoke, her jade arms tightly wrapped around Meng Xiaochan¡¯s neck, draping her own enchanting body entirely over Meng Xiaochan.


    ¡°Master, I can¡¯t breathe like this.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan was half a head shorter than Nangong Mili.


    At this moment, Nangong Mili¡¯s posture allowed two soft peaks to envelop her face directly within them.


    ¡°Alright, stop dawdling, hurry up.¡±


    Nangong Mili, finding her little disciple¡¯s appearance quite amusing, pushed out her full and rich chest and urged with a voice.


    Meng Xiaochan didn¡¯t dare to hesitate and immediately consumed mana to use the Third Rank Teleportation Talisman.


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coThe next moment, atop the mountain range, a beautiful matron clad in grey and white clothing immediately felt a surge of mana fluctuation.


    Immediately, her magical sword slashed at the mountaintop in front.


    This slash was incredibly fierce and tyrannical, with the sword light resembling a vast blue river falling from the heavens, dimming the luminance of the entire world.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The mountaintop directly collapsed under this slash, split into two halves.


    The beautiful matron immediately transformed into a rainbow of light and, looking at the cave inside the large mountain with a cold expression, knew she had just failed to capture the Demon Head the moment before he escaped from her eyesight.


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    Just then, as if sensing something, she suddenly looked in another direction, her magical sword brewing with power, ready to slash again.


    ¡°Senior, I just happened to pass by here!¡±


    In the distance, a girl around sixteen or seventeen years old in black clothing clambered out from a pile of rocks, quickly raising her hand and shouted loudly.


    Although her eyes showed a hint of fear, her face was taut, and her eyes revealed unyielding determination.


    ¡°Hmm? Fourth Level Energy Refinement.¡±


    The beautiful matron glanced at the girl in black, her brows slightly furrowed.


    She didn¡¯t know why the girl had appeared in these mountains. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Although this mountain range wasn¡¯t exactly teeming with Demon Beasts, there were still quite a few roaming about.


    With the girl¡¯s strength, even a minor encounter with a powerful Demon Beast could be dangerous.


    Nevertheless, seeing the girl¡¯s situation, she realized she was caught up in the aftermath of her recent offensive.


    She instantly raised her hand, causing the surrounding rocks to disperse.


    ¡°Little girl, these mountains are very dangerous for someone of your strength.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll send you on your way.¡±


    Lan Ruoxue looked at the girl in black and said out loud.


    ¡°Thank you, senior. I was looking to cross these mountains to reach the Heavenly Sword Sect.¡±


    The girl in black bowed in greeting.


    ¡°Oh, the Heavenly Sword Sect? What are you going there for?¡±


    Lan Ruoxue was somewhat surprised to hear this.


    ¡°The Heavenly Sword Sect is an Immortal Sect for Sword Cultivators. I am determined to become a Great Sword Immortal, so I want to join the Heavenly Sword Sect!¡± ?§Ñ?¨¯??¡ì


    The girl in black pursed her lips and spoke earnestly, her eyes showing unwavering resolve.


    ¡°It is not easy to be accepted into the Heavenly Sword Sect.¡±


    Lan Ruoxue heard the girl¡¯s words, smiled, and said, ¡°Since fate has brought us together, and if you have talent in the Sword Dao, I will take you to the Heavenly Sword Sect.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, senior!¡±


    Qin Yi immediately showed a look of excited joy upon hearing this.


    She had witnessed Lan Ruoxue¡¯s feat of leveling a mountaintop and shattering the large mountain and knew that Lan Ruoxue was a venerable expert.


    Hearing this, she guessed that the other party might well be an elder from the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    Lan Ruoxue said nothing more, took a step forward, appeared in front of Qin Yi, held her wrist, and checked her Spiritual Root Talent.


    ¡­


    A mountaintop that reached straight into the clouds.


    Atop this peak stood a misty spiritual pool surrounded by dense mist that obscured the view within the pool.


    It was neither morning nor night, yet thick mists shrouded the area around the pool.


    However, if a Cultivator were to see this, they could tell that someone had set up a Formation here, indicating that the spiritual pool was already occupied.


    ¡°Lu Lang¡­¡±


    A beautiful woman with a graceful appearance and hair like a waterfall was soaking in the spiritual pool.


    Her tall, well-formed body with skin like jade was semi-concealed in the pool, causing ripples to spread across the surface.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, if anyone comes, I¡¯ll notice them immediately, especially since you, Zi Xiao, have set up a Formation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, holding a tender warmth, circulated the Dragon Invocation Technique, arranging the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy within Ling Zixiao¡¯s body.


    However, no sooner had his words left his mouth, he suddenly felt something was amiss and abruptly looked up at the sky.


    Suddenly the void rippled, and two figures fell ¡®plop¡¯ into the spiritual pool from the sky.

 Chapter 308: Yu Familys Movement, Miss Xiao Chan?

    Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Family.¡°Boom!¡±


    That day, above Qingzhu Valley, nature¡¯s spiritual energy began to surge, slowly forming a vortex of spiritual energy.


    ¡°Eh, what¡¯s happening?¡±


    ¡°The surge of spiritual energy, forming a vortex¡­ Someone is attempting Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°Foundation Establishment? Who in our family is attempting Foundation Establishment?¡±


    ¡°It must be because the Lu Family Ancestor previously rendered great service to the Qingyun Sect, exchanging for a Foundation Establishment Elixir or Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects, allowing someone from our family to initiate Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°I wonder if it¡¯s Uncle Miao Feng or Auntie Miaoge who is attempting Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°I read in the books, once the spiritual energy vortex forms, it signifies that the three challenges of Foundation Establishment have been passed, arriving at the most critical stage of Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Updated by NovG¡ð.co¡°The final moment¡­ I wonder if they can succeed!¡±


    ¡°They must succeed. If so, our Lu Family will have two Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators!¡±


    Upon seeing this spiritual energy vortex, many Lu Family disciples spoke out, buzzing with discussion.


    Although the news about Lu Yuan Zhong¡¯s serious injuries had not been spread throughout the family,


    there were still many who heard rumors, whispers about it.


    They knew that their family ancestor had been severely injured while fighting the Xiahou Clan and didn¡¯t have much longer to live.


    Now, seeing someone in the family attempting Foundation Establishment, they were naturally overjoyed and extremely excited.


    After all, for the Lu Family, regardless of whether Lu Yuan Zhong was seriously injured, having one more Foundation Establishment Ancestor was an incredibly good thing.


    Each additional Foundation Establishment Cultivator meant that the Lu Family¡¯s strength and foundation had risen to a new level.


    ¡°Yuanding, Miaoge, you two must secure the family.¡±


    Deep in Qingzhu Valley, Lu Yuan Zhong acted as the protector for Lu Miao Feng.


    Seeing that Lu Miao Feng had reached the final step and was about to congeal his mana and lift the platform of the Dao, he transmitted his voice to Lu Yuanding and Lu Miaoge.


    Qi Refinement impacting Foundation Establishment, the convergence of nature¡¯s spiritual energy, would inevitably cause some commotion.


    Especially at the final moment.


    Though the commotion was not significant,


    it could be clearly perceived within Qingzhu Mountain.


    But it was not guaranteed that it wouldn¡¯t invite dangerous trouble.


    Not to mention, the cultivation families in the vicinity all planted spies and internal informants within each other to grasp and understand the situation and information about each other¡¯s family. ???????????¨¨s


    No one wanted to see a new Foundation Establishment Cultivator born in a neighboring family.


    Hence, Foundation Establishment attempts were usually kept secretive.


    Just like how the previous Lu Family Ancestor had secretly taken him away from Qingzhu Mountain to attempt Foundation Establishment elsewhere.


    Only after the success of Foundation Establishment did he return to the family.


    ¡°Yes, Ancestor.¡±


    Lu Yuanding and Lu Miaoge responded with a nod.


    Due to the war against the Xiahou Clan, the Lu Family had suffered great losses.


    Thus, for Lu Miao Feng¡¯s Foundation Establishment this time, to avoid any accidents, Lu Miaoge had been stationed in Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain, Yu Family.


    ¡°Ancestor, we have received word from our people that someone from the Lu Family is currently attempting Foundation Establishment. They have passed the three challenges of Foundation Establishment and have reached the critical moment,¡±


    ¡°As for who is attempting Foundation Establishment, it¡¯s not yet confirmed, but it¡¯s either Lu Miaoge or Lu Miao Feng.¡± sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family came to the back mountain of the family estate and reported this piece of information to their patriarch.


    ¡°Hmph, when Lu Yuan Zhong was poisoned by corpse toxin in Blackwater Pool, I had guessed that his life wouldn¡¯t last long, and he would need to prepare for the aftermath, allowing the Lu Family to birth a new Foundation Establishment Cultivator,¡±


    ¡°Previously, Young Master Bai, after exchanging for a Foundation Establishment Elixir at the Qingyun Sect, used up all the family¡¯s savings by relying on old favors to secure an opportunity to attempt Foundation Establishment within the Qingyun Sect, and he successfully achieved Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°If we allow the Lu Family to birth another new Foundation Establishment Cultivator, won¡¯t all our Yu Family¡¯s plans be in vain!?¡±


    Yu Jinyang, clad in a blue brocade robe with youthful looks despite his white hair, his eyes sharp as lightning, snorted coldly.


    ¡°Ancestor, do you mean to directly attack Qingzhu Mountain?¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family tentatively inquired.


    ¡°Recently, the Qingyun Sect has forbidden conflicts among the major families. If we launch a full attack on Qingzhu Mountain, we might provoke the Qingyun Sect to intervene.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, right now the Lu Family must be on high alert with their Great Formation fully operational, thus attacking Qingzhu Mountain wouldn¡¯t be easy.¡±


    ¡°Furthermore, our Yu Family has a cooperation arrangement with the Lu Family, and it would seem rather unsightly for us to act this way.¡±


    Yu Jinyang declared.


    ¡°Ancestor, are we just going to let the Lu Family succeed in Foundation Establishment?¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family voiced out, somewhat unwilling to accept the situation.


    He was very clear that his ancestor had great ambitions, aiming to swallow up the surrounding major families.


    Currently, the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family was without a successor and their patriarch¡¯s life was fading, already infiltrated by their Yu Family.


    It could be said that once the Zheng Family patriarch died, the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family would completely become a vassal to their Yu Family, an item in their bag.


    The Hundred Birds Lake Bai Family and Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family also figured into their Yu Family¡¯s plans.


    Initially, the lifespan of the Bai Family Ancestor was nearing its end, and as long as they outlasted him, Hundred Birds Lake was unlikely to escape the grasp of their Five Finger Mountain.


    By then, only Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family would remain, naturally unable to face their Yu Family alone.


    However, the Bai Family Ancestor also realized this fact.


    Knowing his life was short and that it was very difficult for someone in the family with superior Spiritual Roots to attempt Foundation Establishment, they needed a Foundation Establishment Elixir!


    Therefore, during the fight against the Xiahou Clan, he took the opportunity to risk his life.


    He wished to gain strong merit before death to acquire a Foundation Establishment Elixir for his family.


    Although the Bai Family Ancestor died in battle, he truly accumulated considerable merit.


    Just a short while ago, relying on the merit of the Bai Family Ancestor, Young Master Bai went to the Qingyun Sect to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Elixir, then spent all the family¡¯s savings to get the chance to attempt Foundation Establishment within the Qingyun Sect, and he was successful.


    With a new Foundation Establishment Cultivator, the Yu Family naturally had to change their plans, focusing their breakthrough on Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s Lu Family.


    They, the Yu Family, had participated in the war against the Xiahou Clan and knew that Lu Yuan Zhong had sustained foundational injuries in that battle.

 Chapter 309: Yu Familys Movement, Miss Xiao Chan? (2)

    Therefore, the plan, which was originally to grind the Bai Family Ancestor to death, was changed to grinding Lu Yuanzhong to death.As long as Lu Yuanzhong died, the Lu Family would be at a loss, without a new Foundation Establishment Cultivator emerging, and the Yu Family could take the opportunity to divide Qing Zhu Mountain and take the Red Leaf Valley Market into their pocket.


    At that time, faced with the power of the Yu Family, the Bai Family would find it hard to stand alone and would have no choice but to submit.


    If, this time, a new Foundation Establishment Cultivator were born to the Lu Family and the Bai and Lu Families continued their alliance, it would be much more difficult and troublesome for their Yu Family to swallow the Red Leaf Valley Market with two families¡¯ strength against them.


    ¡°Doing nothing and letting the Lu Family initiate Foundation Establishment is not the style of this old ancestor,¡±


    ¡°Go and inform Ning Jun to accompany this old man to Qing Zhu Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Now that the Lu Family is at a critical juncture of Foundation Establishment, they naturally wouldn¡¯t dare to meet the enemy head-on.¡±


    ¡°We just need to hide our identities, harass Qing Zhu Mountain, and cause the nature¡¯s spiritual energy there to become chaotic.¡±


    ¡°Besides, the one in Qing Zhu Mountain who is attempting Foundation Establishment, upon hearing this disturbance, will certainly be distracted and his state of mind affected, which might lead to a failure in Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coYu Jinyang stood with his hands behind his back and spoke.


    ¡°The ancestor is wise!¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family understood the intent of their family¡¯s old ancestor upon hearing these words.


    When a Cultivator attempts Foundation Establishment, not only is abundant spiritual energy required, but also a quiet environment.


    Because the Spiritual Liquid Concentrate is transforming into mana, lifting the Dao platform, one cannot afford to be distracted.


    One moment of negligence can lead to failure in Foundation Establishment.


    If someone were to interfere during the process, or if a situation arises outside, one¡¯s mentality and state of mind would surely be affected, thus affecting the Foundation Establishment.


    Especially when attempting Foundation Establishment, hearing disturbances and knowing that one¡¯s own Family is under attack would likely affect any Clan Cultivator¡¯s state of mind and mentality.


    ¡°Ancestor, if we act in this manner, what should we do if the Lu Family goes to the Qingyun Sect to complain afterward?¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family continued to inquire.


    The Qingyun Sect had regulations in place.


    During the recruitment period, all major families and forces must cease any conflicts and disputes.


    Furthermore, within three years, all must develop peacefully without engaging in conflict or war.


    The expedition against the Xiahou Clan happened a mere half a year ago.


    If the Yu Family were to commit such an act, and the Lu Family were to complain to the Qingyun Sect afterward, it could potentially bring trouble upon the Yu Family. ??????????


    ¡°Heh, how could the Qingyun Sect possibly care about such trivial matters?¡±


    ¡°Unless we launch a full-scale attack on the Lu Family and destroy Qing Zhu Mountain, perhaps the Qingyun Sect might send someone to question us.¡±


    ¡°Merely harassing and affecting Qing Zhu Mountain, why would the Qingyun Sect have the leisure to deal with such matters? Even if someone were to come, it would be nothing more than a warning and some punishment,¡±


    Yu Jinyang scoffed upon hearing this, speaking directly.


    He then turned to the Patriarch of the Yu Family and said, ¡°Ning Yuan, the Qingyun Sect stands aloof from the world, and its actions have always been about maintaining its dignity, not upholding justice and fairness.¡±


    ¡°To them, our family forces are merely dogs in their eyes, and they couldn¡¯t care less about our minor scuffles.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, towards the Qingyun Sect, we should hold reverence, but not excessive fear!¡±


    Yu Jinyang spoke, his voice firm.


    ¡°Thank you for the teaching, Ancestor!¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family said, bowing his hands in response.


    Soon after, Yu Jinyang left Yu Ninghu in charge of Bi Lake Mountain and, taking the newly advanced Foundation Establishment, Yu Ningjun, went to Qing Zhu Mountain.


    He also sent a message to Yu Yuanshan, who was stationed at the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    The three of them went to Qing Zhu Mountain together, intending to disrupt and interfere with the Foundation Establishment happening there.


    ¡­


    At a mountain peak¡¯s spiritual pool. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao were ¡®bathing¡¯ in the spiritual pool, grooming their Yang energy, and speaking intimate words to each other.


    Suddenly, a ripple spread through the void.


    Two figures appeared, and with a ¡®plop,¡¯ they fell into the pool.


    One of the figures was pale-faced with no trace of blood, and upon falling into the water, began to sink with bubbling sounds.


    The other figure managed to stabilize herself as she fell into the pool but, upon seeing Lu Changsheng, she froze on the spot.


    In her beautiful eyes, a mix of emotions surged¡ªsurprise, astonishment, tenderness, and more¡ªleaving her at a complete loss.


    However, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t notice all this.


    He and Ling Zixiao saw people appearing, and in the blink of an eye, their mana surged, gleaming lights flowed around their bodies, then they moved to the shore, draping their robes loosely over themselves.


    Ling Zixiao leaned against Lu Changsheng with flushed cheeks.


    She never would have imagined, after finally mustering the courage to comply with Lu Changsheng¡¯s unreasonable request and agreeing to groom their Yang energy in this mountain peak spiritual pool, that they would encounter such an incident.


    This left her mind a blank slate, as if muddled, her heart stricken with intense embarrassment.


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat astonished as he looked towards the two who had crashed into the spiritual pool.


    He wondered how the two had appeared there.


    ¡°`


    He was focusing all his efforts on sorting out the yang energy for Ling Zixiao, but his Divine Sense was indeed paying attention to the surroundings.


    He hadn¡¯t noticed at all how the two managed to approach so quietly.


    Moreover, around this Spiritual Pool, Ling Zixiao had laid down an ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation.¡¯


    Typically, Foundation Establishment Cultivators could not easily break through it.


    Let alone enter the formation silently and without a trace.


    ¡°Lu Lang!¡±


    Just then, Meng Xiaochan, dressed in a purple gown, emerged from the water surface, her face pale as she called out to Lu Changsheng.


    Her shout was laden with a mix of emotions¡ªsurprise, joy, longing, tenderness, grievance, and more.


    Earlier, she and her master Nangong Mili had faced danger in the cave and had to forcibly activate a Third-Order Teleportation Talisman to make their escape.


    For her, this level of talisman was not only extremely draining to use and difficult to activate, but it was also uncontrollable; she could only rely on her master Nangong Mili¡¯s aid to activate it.


    The moment they used the talisman, they were attacked by a burst of Sword Qi.


    Although they managed to escape using the Teleportation Talisman, both she and Nangong Mili were injured in the process.


    But she had never imagined that the Teleportation Talisman would lead her to Lu Changsheng.


    On this trip to Jiang Country, her heart had been in turmoil, wondering if she might encounter Lu Changsheng.


    After all, she harbored an unstoppable longing for Lu Changsheng, and to say he filled her thoughts by day and haunted her dreams by night was by no means an exaggeration.


    However, a shred of clarity and rationality in her heart made her dread seeing Lu Changsheng.


    She was afraid that upon seeing Lu Changsheng, she would lose herself.


    ¡°Lu Lang?¡±


    Ling Zixiao quickly recovered her wits and looked towards the two in the Spiritual Pool, ready to suppress them through the formation.


    But upon hearing Meng Xiaochan¡¯s sudden call of ¡®Lu Lang,¡¯ she was stunned again, with a dumbfounded expression.


    What the hell, did this girl know Lu Changsheng?


    Furthermore, this call of ¡®Lu Lang¡¯ gave her the impression of a long-awaited reunion, filled with tender affection.


    It made her immediately realize that the relationship between the two was out of the ordinary, extremely close.


    ¡°Could it be that the two were called here by Lu Changsheng, wanting to¡­¡±


    In an instant, a notion surfaced in Ling Zixiao¡¯s mind.


    But she quickly dismissed the thought the next moment.


    Not out of trust in Lu Changsheng¡¯s character.


    When it came to matters of men and women, she had no particular trust in Lu Changsheng.


    She had long determined that Lu Changsheng was no ordinary Cultivator.


    Although such a scenario was outrageous, it was not entirely impossible.


    The reason she dismissed the idea was that she could clearly sense that their appearance hadn¡¯t triggered her formation.


    It seemed as if they had arrived through the use of space-traveling spell or teleportation formation.


    Yet, space-traveling spells are exceedingly profound.


    Apart from the rare Mutant Spiritual Root known as ¡®Sky Spirit Root,¡¯ only Nascent Soul True Lords could master such Divine Skills.


    As for teleportation formations, that¡¯s even less likely.


    One would need to be a Third-Order Top Rank Formation Master to set up such a formation.


    And the process of setting one up is very complex; it¡¯s impossible to teleport without a proper setup.


    ¡°Miss Xiao Chan?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing Meng Xiaochan¡¯s voice and seeing the girl before him, was surprised.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that the girl who had suddenly appeared would be Meng Xiaochan.


    From the information he had purchased in Jiuxiao Immortal City, he already knew that Meng Xiaochan belonged to the Five Poisons Cult of Jin Kingdom¡¯s Demonic Path.


    She should be on the run from the Heavenly Sword Sect with the Heaven Spider Emissary Nangong Mili, so how did she suddenly show up here?


    ¡°Indeed, they know each other.¡±


    Ling Zixiao, upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s address to Meng Xiaochan, paused internally and thought to herself that they indeed knew each other, and their relationship was not ordinary.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    The next moment, upon seeing Meng Xiaochan¡¯s appearance and features, her eyes instantly showed a look of surprise and doubt.


    She had seen information about the Demonic Path incident in Jiuxiao Immortal City that Lu Changsheng had purchased.


    The Jade Slip contained details about Meng Xiaochan, her background, and introduction.


    Now seeing Meng Xiaochan, she instantly recognized that this was the Demonic Path Cultivator who was being pursued by the Heavenly Sword Sect as mentioned in the incident at Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    This caused her to wonder with surprise, how Lu Changsheng had dealings with a Demon Cultivator.


    Could it really be that he was some kind of heretical or demonic cultivator?

 Chapter 310: Such a Coincidence? A Wave of Romance? A Cauldron-like Body!

    ¡°Lu Lang, it¡¯s me!¡±Meng Xiaochan, seeing Lu Changsheng recognize her, immediately said with a face full of joy.


    She then wanted to embrace Lu Changsheng like a swallow returning to its nest.


    But the next moment, her delicate body suddenly stiffened.


    She stood in place, silent.


    Her teeth bit into her pale lips, her hands clasped over her clothes, a look of profound sadness and dejection on her face, her mood low.


    Although she harbored a heart full of longing and affection for Lu Changsheng,


    upon seeing Lu Changsheng, an uncontrollable joy and excitement surged from the depths of her heart.


    But she was clear in her heart.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coHer affection for Lu Changsheng stemmed from the Lockheart Gu!


    Between her and Lu Changsheng, there was nothing that could be called affection.


    Even more so, considering the past grudges and disputes between them, Lu Changsheng might harbor disgust for her.


    Now, she had stumbled upon Lu Changsheng in such a situation.


    Furthermore, as a person of the Demon Path, she was currently being pursued and wanted by the Heavenly Sword Sect of Jiang Country.


    It made her emotions complicated, unsure of how to face Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Hmm, did this woman do something to wrong Lu Changsheng in the past?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, standing to the side, saw Meng Xiaochan¡¯s face filled with excitement and joy moments ago, wanting to throw herself into an embrace,


    But now, she immediately showed a hesitant and awkward appearance, and couldn¡¯t help but speculate in her heart.


    Lu Changsheng seeing Meng Xiaochan¡¯s pitiful look, as if she had done something wrong, could roughly guess what the other party was thinking.


    After all, the two of them couldn¡¯t be said to be familiar with each other¡ªthey had only met a few times.


    And their meetings had not been friendly.


    But to say they weren¡¯t familiar?


    The two of them had, because of the Peach Blossom Gu, formed deep bonds!


    After the incident in Red Leaf Valley, Lu Changsheng was almost certain.


    Under the backlash of the Peach Blossom Gu, Meng Xiaochan¡¯s affection for him ran deep!


    Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have acted so irrationally when he was in danger,


    And after the event, she would not have given him Foundation Establishment Elixirs, Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects, and Spirit Stones, all for the sake of his forgiveness. ???????????¦¥?


    ¡°Miss Xiao Chan, how come you are here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    In the battle of Red Leaf Valley, he had let go of the past grievances.


    After all, he hadn¡¯t lost out in his dealings with Meng Xiaochan.


    He managed to reach Foundation Establishment easily, and it was all thanks to the Foundation Establishment Elixir gifted by Meng Xiaochan.


    Without Meng Xiaochan¡¯s two Foundation Establishment Elixirs, not only would his own Foundation Establishment have been difficult, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s attempt might also have been dangerous.


    Besides, maybe it¡¯s because men are more forgiving of those who like them.


    After all, she likes him so much.


    If she were to become the mother of his child in the future, would these issues even matter?


    Let it be considered as a meeting of love and conflict.


    However, Lu Changsheng was indeed curious why Meng Xiaochan had suddenly appeared here.


    ¡°I came to Jiang Country with my master to do a task and then was pursued by the Heavenly Sword Sect¡­¡±


    Meng Xiaochan, hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s question, pursed her lips and without hiding anything, told the story bit by bit.


    She indicated how she and her master had been hiding along the way from the Heavenly Sword Sect¡¯s pursuit, but were discovered previously and managed to escape with the help of a Teleportation Talisman.


    ¡°A Teleportation Talisman?¡±


    ¡°You just happened to teleport here, such a coincidence?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this, paused.


    He immediately thought of his Peach Blossom Gu.


    The Peach Blossom Gu would enhance his love luck in mysterious ways.


    And in his eyes, this incident fit the bill for love luck.


    Otherwise, how could such a coincidence occur?


    He asked, ¡°Miss Xiao Chan, do you have any plans for what comes next?¡±


    Although he held no ill feelings toward Meng Xiaochan,


    he even thought of taking her home to be the mother of his child at one point.


    But now, since she was involved with the Demon Path and the Heavenly Sword Sect, he didn¡¯t harbor such thoughts anymore.


    It wasn¡¯t because of some irreconcilable difference between righteous and demonic paths or a prejudice against the Demon Path,


    but given the current tense situation between Jiang Country and Jin Kingdom,


    Meng Xiaochan¡¯s involvement in the Jiuxiao Immortal City incident would implicate him with the Demon Path if he had any connections with her,


    If the Heavenly Sword Sect found out, not only he but the entire Lu Family could be in danger.


    ¡°Lu Lang, don¡¯t worry¡­ I won¡¯t cause you any trouble,¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll take my master and leave¡­.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan, biting her pale lips, said so.


    As soon as she finished talking, her heart skipped a beat, and she immediately remembered her master, Nangong Mili, and how after they fell into the spiritual pond, her master had sunk into the water.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng, she had been thrown into disarray,


    For the moment, she had forgotten all about Nangong Mili.


    ¡°Master!¡±


    She exclaimed in shock,


    And immediately dove into the spiritual pond to fish out her master.


    ¡°Master, Five Poisons Cult, Heaven Spider Emissary, Nangong Mili?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed, looking towards the figure that sank into the spiritual pond.


    In his mind appeared the image of the bewitching woman in black he had seen at the Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    Even though he had only glanced at her briefly at the time,


    Her captivating allure had left a lasting impression on him.


    According to the intelligence he bought afterward at Heaven Knowledge Tower,


    This person was likely the Heaven Spider Emissary of the Five Poisons Cult, Nangong Mili.


    Mid Nascent Soul Stage cultivation, born with a seductive body!


    A moment later.


    ¡°Glub glub¡ª¡±


    Meng Xiaochan emerged from the spiritual pond holding Nangong Mili, who was clad in a black dress.


    At this moment, both of their clothing was totally wet, clinging to their skin,


    Their curvaceous figures fully displayed under the wet fabric.


    Especially Nangong Mili,


    In her black gauze dress, her figure was graceful and already full of temptation, bewitching,


    Now, her perfect enticing body, wrapped in wet clothing, was the epitome of temptation.


    The proud fullness in front of her chest heaved with her breathing,


    The slender waist that could be grasped with a hand, and the round, prominent bottom, all radiated an intoxicating carnal scent.


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 Chapter 311: Such a Coincidence? A Wave of Romance? A Cauldron-like Body! (2)

    The damp, jet-black hair clung to her ghastly pale and bloodless exquisite cheeks, beautiful and bewitching, exuding an indescribable sense of tragic beauty.It ignited a possessive desire in onlookers while also compelling them to feel sympathy.


    ¡°So this is the naturally charming body? Even in a comatose state, she¡¯s filled with allure and charm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but glance sideways, taking in a few looks, and felt moved by the charm of the beguiling body.


    To his knowledge, the naturally enchanting body was just a type of ordinary Spiritual Body commonly found in females.


    It was nothing rare or special.


    The allure of Nangong Mili, besides her natural bewitching body, he reckoned, must also have something to do with her appearance, or perhaps the cultivation technique she practiced.


    This thought triggered another in his mind.


    If he were to absorb her essence, he wondered what benefits he might acquire?


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coIn the Cultivation World, the enchanting body was also referred to by the term ¡°Cauldron Body Constitution.¡±


    This indicated that the bewitching body was especially suitable for practicing Dual Cultivation Absorption Techniques.


    Although it wasn¡¯t as beneficial as the ¡°Charming Female Body¡± or ¡°Primordial Yin Physique¡± for dual cultivation.


    It still offered significant advantages for absorption.


    Particularly since the Nangong Mili in front of him was a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    If he could absorb her True Elixir¡¯s primordial yin, the benefits might be substantial.


    Once this idea took hold, it immediately filled Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind, making him feel as though two little figures were wrestling in his head.


    One dark figure told him that both Meng Xiaochan and Nangong Mili were from the Demon Path.


    If he became involved, it might bring trouble; he¡¯d be better off taking the opportunity to absorb her essence and kill her.


    On the other hand, a light figure told him that he was, after all, a gentleman of integrity, how could he commit such an act!


    ¡°Master.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan embraced her master, bringing her to the shore to examine her condition.


    She immediately found that her master¡¯s condition was very bad.


    Previously, she and Nangong Mili had escaped with a Teleportation Talisman.


    But with her own strength, she couldn¡¯t activate the talisman at all.


    It was only possible with Nangong Mili¡¯s assistance.


    Nangong Mili, at that time, was already in a severely injured state, having just awakened and extremely weak.


    Upon activating the talisman, she collapsed back into unconsciousness.


    Then, she was struck by a sword beam from Lan Ruoxue, which drastically worsened her already serious condition.


    It wasn¡¯t life-threatening yet.


    But if it continued, her life would indeed be at risk.


    Meng Xiaochan immediately took out a Healing Pill from her Storage Bag, fed it to Nangong Mili, and helped her refine the medicinal essence.


    ¡°Miss, I see that your master is in a bad state right now.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, you and your master are being hunted by the Heavenly Sword Sect, if you leave like this, once you encounter a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect, I¡¯m afraid it will be dangerous.¡± §²????¦­§°??S


    At that moment, Ling Zixiao, who was beside Lu Changsheng, looked at Meng Xiaochan and spoke out.


    Through Lu Changsheng¡¯s gaze and breathing, she could sense that her lover had a possessive desire for the present Nangong Mili.


    To this, she could somewhat understand.


    On one hand, Nangong Mili was indeed captivating.


    Even as a woman herself, she felt somewhat attracted.


    An additional reason was that she had reviewed the information on the Demon Path happenings in the Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    She recognized Nangong Mili.


    She knew that this unconscious woman was one of the Nascent Soul Immortals being chased by the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    The Heaven Spider Emissary from the Five Poisons Cult, Nangong Mili!


    She was aware that Lu Changsheng was proficient in many dual cultivation and absorption techniques.


    A weakened, unconscious Nascent Soul Immortal before him was like a grand medicinal herb to someone like Lu Changsheng, who was adept in absorption techniques.


    If he could absorb her essence, the benefits might be immense.


    ¡°My disciple and I appearing here will surely bring trouble for Daoist Lu and¡­ Lu Daoist.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, in order not to cause you two any trouble¡­¡±


    Meng Xiaochan¡¯s delicate face was somewhat pale, she bit her lip lightly, her voice quivering as she spoke.


    How could she not know that she and her master were in extreme danger?


    But at this moment, her heart was very complicated.


    On one hand, her affection for Lu Changsheng made her want to approach him, to show her soft side in front of him, seeking help.


    Yet that same affection made her worry about causing Lu Changsheng trouble.


    Apart from affection, the few remaining shreds of rationality in her heart also made her worried.


    Fear gripped her that Lu Changsheng might turn against her and her master.


    After all, she had witnessed Lu Changsheng¡¯s methods before. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She knew Lu Changsheng was truly extraordinary.


    A decade had passed, and Lu Changsheng had successfully established his Foundation, his strength and methods only becoming more formidable.


    If her master, Nangong Mili, had been well, things would have been fine.


    But now her master was seriously injured and comatose, and she herself was in a weakened state.


    If Lu Changsheng decided to make a move against them, she feared she would be utterly powerless to resist.


    ¡°Miss Xiao Chan, as Zi Xiao said, it¡¯s very dangerous for you to take your master away with you now,¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s a formation here that conceals your presence, which should offer some security.¡±


    ¡°Let me take a look at you and your master¡¯s condition.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Meng Xiaochan before him, sighed softly, his heart softening a bit.


    In the end, he couldn¡¯t bring himself to take advantage of their vulnerability, to harvest and kill them.


    Nor could he watch Meng Xiaochan, who had deeply cared for him, leave with Nangong Mili in such a state, falling into peril.


    Since fate had strangely brought them together here, creating ties between them, adding a few more didn¡¯t matter anymore.


    ¡°Lu Lang¡­¡±


    Meng Xiaochan heard these words, her beautiful eyes locked onto Lu Changsheng, her eyes reddening, slightly moist.


    She was not a fragile person.


    Since her grandmother¡¯s death, she had been traveling alone through the Cultivation World, her temperament surpassing countless others.


    But these past few months had been too exhausting for her.


    Her master comatose, facing the pursuit and assassination by the Heavenly Sword Sect, each day was filled with terror, like walking on thin ice.


    Today, her master had finally awakened, but due to Lan Ruoxue¡¯s sword strike, their situation had deteriorated further.


    Not only was she weakened, but her master Nangong Mili was also facing a life-threatening crisis.


    Therefore, faced with Lu Changsheng¡¯s concerned words, her tough inner self and taut nerves completely collapsed.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw Meng Xiaochan¡¯s eyes brimming with tears, her delicate and pure face full of grievances, and he felt pity, sighing softly in his heart, moving forward to comfort her.


    He, Lu, has always been tender-hearted, unable to bear seeing tears.


    Meng Xiaochan¡¯s pitiful demeanor indeed invoked sympathy and made him want to hold her in his arms and protect her.


    ¡°Lu Lang, wuwuwu¡ª¡±


    Hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s soothing words, like a gentle breeze, Meng Xiaochan could no longer control her emotions, suppressing them no longer, she rushed into Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, hugging him tightly.


    Her pale, delicate cheek rested against his chest as she sobbed softly.


    The sobbing grew louder, eventually turning into a loud wail.


    It seemed as if she wanted to release all the sadness, pain, anxiety, discomfort, and all other emotions from deep within her heart.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, it¡¯s alright, I¡¯m here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng hugged Meng Xiaochan, his hand gently caressing her back, his voice soothing her.


    Although he knew Meng Xiaochan must not be young in age.


    But her appearance and her posture still conveyed a sense of a delicate and young girl.


    Ling Zixiao, who was watching from aside, said nothing.


    He pondered to himself, considering how Meng Xiaochan previously interacted with Lu Changsheng in a hesitant manner, wondering what it was all about.


    From the current situation, she did not seem to have done anything to wrong Lu Changsheng.


    Nor did Lu Changsheng seem to hold any grudge against her.


    ¡°What is going on between these two?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, observing the scene, truly found it incomprehensible.


    After a long while, the young girl had expressed her tumultuous emotions.


    Lifting her rain-streaked, delicate face, she pleaded with a vulnerable look, ¡°Lu Lang¡­ can you save my master¡­?¡±


    Before, Meng Xiaochan would have found it difficult to ask Lu Changsheng for help.


    But after her emotional outburst, not only had her tough inner self and taut nerves crushed, but also the last bit of rationality she had towards Lu Changsheng.


    Instinctively, she saw him as her support.


    ¡°Alright, I have healing pills here, start by recovering from your injuries.¡±


    Lu Changsheng extended his hand and gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.


    He then took out a bottle of high-grade healing pills from his storage bag and gave them to Meng Xiaochan.


    ¡°Mm, thank you, Lu Lang.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan¡¯s pale face broke into a smile, and she took out a pill and swallowed it directly.


    Then, Lu Changsheng moved to the side, to where Nangong Mili lay pale and tempting, took hold of her pallid wrist, and began to check her condition.

 Chapter 312: Deep Master-Disciple Affection, Refining the Lockheart Gu

    Lu Changsheng held Nangong Mili¡¯s pale and delicate wrist, as mana and divine sense entered her body.He immediately noticed that her physical body was weak, her meridians and dantian were dried up, and she was in a state of severe stress.


    She must have suffered a serious injury and used some kind of life-consuming secret technique.


    ¡°Is this a Nascent Soul Immortal¡¯s True Elixir?¡±


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng¡¯s divine sense ventured into the interior of Nangong Mili¡¯s Qi Ocean Core.


    There, on the Dao platform, a round, dimly-lit, dark purple True Elixir quietly floated.


    This was the first time that Lu Changsheng had seen a real True Elixir.


    He had only read descriptions of it in books before.


    His divine sense touched the True Elixir.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coHe vaguely sensed a mysterious charm of the laws of the world.


    The True Elixir that a cultivator condenses is related to the cultivation technique and foundation they have cultivated.


    Through the True Elixir, one can roughly discern a person¡¯s mana, cultivation technique, and foundation.


    Therefore, both the Dao Foundation and the Golden Core are the privacy of cultivators.


    Unless the relationship between two people is very intimate,


    they would never allow others to look inside their Qi Ocean Core at the Dao Foundation and Golden Core.


    Lu Changsheng also took advantage of Nangong Mili¡¯s unconscious state to take a curious glance and broaden his knowledge.


    ¡°This True Elixir should be a Middle Grade True Elixir, around Fourth or Fifth Grade, perhaps?¡±


    Looking at the True Elixir, Lu Changsheng pondered internally.


    According to what he knew, Core Formation was graded into nine grades.


    From Ninth to Seventh Grade were considered Low-Grade Flawed Cores.


    With a Low-Grade Flawed Core, one¡¯s chance to break through to Nascent Soul in this lifetime is already doomed.


    The worst, a Ninth Grade True Elixir, is even referred to as a Mixed Core.


    Without great opportunity, not to mention an abrupt breakthrough to Nascent Soul, even advancing to Mid Nascent Soul Stage is very difficult.


    Sixth to Fourth Grade are considered Middle Grade True Elixirs.


    This quality of Core Formation theoretically has a sliver of hope for breaking through to Nascent Soul.


    But the hope is extremely faint.


    Without a great opportunity, it¡¯s basically impossible.


    Third to First Grade are Superior Gold Cores!


    Once a Golden Core is formed, there is a significant hope of breaking through to Nascent Soul!


    They are true geniuses! Exceptional individuals! Referred to as Nascent Soul Seeds!


    ¡°The True Elixir is dim and lusterless; it seems the situation is indeed quite serious.¡±


    ¡°Naturally, what could have left a Nascent Soul Immortal so weak and unconscious, the injuries must be far from ordinary.¡±


    ¡°Although there¡¯s no risk to her life, waking her up and recovering will be far from easy.¡±


    ¡°If she isn¡¯t treated immediately, and precious materials and treasures aren¡¯t used to warm and nourish the physical body¡¯s meridians and the True Elixir, not only will it be difficult to awaken, but even if she does wake up, it¡¯s expected that there will be damage to the foundation and a regression in cultivation level.¡± R???§£¨ºS?


    Lu Changsheng examined her one more time with his divine sense.


    He made a rough judgement about Nangong Mili¡¯s condition.


    After all, as a Nascent Soul Immortal, her vitality was extremely tenacious, and she wouldn¡¯t die so easily.


    But if things kept dragging out like this, whether she could awaken and recover was really hard to say.


    And even if she did wake up, it¡¯s very likely that she would be left with chronic problems and suffer damage to her foundation and regression in cultivation level.


    ¡°Lu Lang, how is it, how is the condition of my mentor¡­¡±


    At this moment, Meng Xiaochan looked toward Lu Changsheng with hopeful eyes and asked in a weak voice.


    ¡°Your mentor¡¯s condition is quite troublesome¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly and shook his head.


    Nangong Mili¡¯s condition was indeed troublesome.


    He didn¡¯t have any good solutions for such a situation,


    only the most straightforward and old-fashioned ones.


    Elixir medicines, talismans, Yin-Yang Nirvana Art, Life Extension Technique¡ªthe whole array of treatments.


    But to stabilize the condition of a Nascent Soul Immortal like Nangong Mili would be difficult, and the cost was sure to be enormous!


    And he had no relationship with Nangong Mili, so why would he go to such lengths to save her.


    Hearing this, Meng Xiaochan¡¯s expression immediately dimmed.


    She had just checked on Nangong Mili¡¯s condition. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She knew that her mentor was in a very bad state right now.


    Yet she had an inexplicable trust in Lu Changsheng,


    subconsciously placing her hopes on him.


    ¡°However, it¡¯s not entirely hopeless.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing Meng Xiaochan¡¯s pitiful appearance, pondered for a moment and spoke softly.


    He had given up on taking advantage of the situation to harvest from Nangong Mili,


    but he hadn¡¯t completely abandoned the idea.


    After his examination, he discovered that Nangong Mili was likely still a virgin and possessed True Elixir Yuan Yin.


    At the same time, he discovered that Nangong Mili¡¯s True Elixir had a Yin Chill attribute.


    She must have cultivated some Yin Chill Attribute Technique.


    If Nangong Mili were to wake up and recover, it¡¯s possible she could suppress the eruption of Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique and allow him the opportunity to resolve his own Dragon Roar Physique issues.


    Saving her life and taking some benefits in return wouldn¡¯t be excessive, right?


    ¡°Lu Lang, do you have a way?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan¡¯s eyes lit up at his words.


    ¡°Yes,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and spoke, ¡°Xiao Chan, as people of the Five Poisons Cult from Jin Kingdom, you are currently being pursued and hunted by the Heavenly Sword Sect. Saving her would surely bring trouble upon me.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, the method I have for saving people involves dual cultivation secret techniques.¡±


    ¡°If I proceed with the rescue, not only will it cost me greatly, but afterward, your mentor might blame me and even make an attempt on my life.¡±


    ¡°So why would I pay such a price to save someone?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the pitiful Meng Xiaochan before him and said earnestly.


    He did feel somewhat tender-hearted and pity for Meng Xiaochan,


    but he was not an indiscriminately kind person.


    He wasn¡¯t going to act soft-hearted and disregard the costs and consequences, exhausting his own source of life to assist and rescue.


    Moreover, while he trusted Meng Xiaochan,


    he had no trust at all in her mentor, the Demon Path witch Nangong Mili.


    Who knows if, after saving her, she wouldn¡¯t turn around and act ungrateful.


    A Nascent Soul Immortal, even in a weakened state, has extraordinary methods.


    ¡°Dual cultivation secret techniques¡­ costing greatly¡­¡±

 Chapter 313: Deep Master-Disciple Affection, Refining the Lockheart Gu (2)

    Meng Xiaochan, upon hearing these words, lightly pursed her lips and remained silent.After a moment of contemplation, she suddenly looked up.


    Her pale and delicate face showed a firm resolve as she said to Lu Changsheng, ¡°Lu Lang, so long as you can rescue my master, I will agree to any request you have.¡±


    ¡°As for when my master wakes up, I will explain everything to her and ensure she won¡¯t harm you in the slightest.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan spoke such words out loud.


    She knew that since Lu Changsheng had spoken in such a manner, he must be confident in his ability to save her master.


    Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have spoken such words.


    As for Lu Changsheng coveting beauty and her master¡¯s primordial yin, she didn¡¯t think in that direction at all.


    On one hand, it was because of her absolute trust in Lu Changsheng.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coOn the other hand, in her view, if Lu Changsheng really wanted to do so, there was no need for such troubles; he could just take action directly.


    She and her master were completely powerless in the face of Lu Changsheng.


    Therefore, she firmly believed that Lu Changsheng was willing to pay the price to save her master for her sake. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Indeed.¡±


    Ling Zixiao, who was next to them, snorted lightly upon hearing the conversation.


    She thought to herself that Lu Changsheng had finally shown his true colors.


    After all was said and done, it was still a matter of lust!


    However, as her partner, she would naturally not stand idly by if her beloved harbored such thoughts.


    After all, Lu Changsheng had done so much for her these days, and it was only right for her to do something for him in return.


    Moreover, her lover¡¯s relationship with the young girl seemed rather complicated.


    Some words may not be appropriate to speak too bluntly.


    But if she were to speak them, it wouldn¡¯t matter.


    ¡°Ahem.¡±


    Thereupon, Ling Zixiao let out a faint cough.


    Her voice crisply stated, ¡°Fellow Daoist, I was previously on the brink of death with my foundation damaged, but Lu Lang used a Dual Cultivation Secret Technique to save my life and heal my injuries.¡±


    ¡°But this Secret Technique carries a huge cost, not only depleting one¡¯s Origin Source Qi but also shortens one¡¯s lifespan.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not as simple as you lightly promising to agree to any request.¡±


    ¡°Besides, both you and your master are from the Demon Path and are known for acting without any inhibitions.¡±


    ¡°When your master recovers and Lu Lang¡¯s Origin Source is damaged, what can he and I do if your master decides to strike? ¡±


    ¡°Even if your master refrains from acting against Lu Lang for your sake, what will happen if she later reveals your relationship with Lu Lang to the Heavenly Sword Sect?¡± ?????????????


    Ling Zixiao looked at Meng Xiaochan and posed these questions.


    Meng Xiaochan was silent upon hearing these words.


    Just like what Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao had said.


    Being involved with them was inherently risky and could lead to trouble.


    If Lu Changsheng were to save someone, the ties would not be ordinary.


    If the Heavenly Sword Sect were to find out, they might bring about a deadly calamity.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng¡¯s rescue would come at a great cost and offer him no benefits.


    And based on her understanding of her master¡¯s character,


    she knew that although her master often assumed a carefree and flirtatious demeanor, enjoying teasing her, she always despised men and never spared them a second glance.


    If Lu Changsheng were to use a Dual Cultivation technique to heal her master,


    it was very likely that Nangong Mili could become annoyed afterward and act against Lu Changsheng.


    At that time, she wasn¡¯t sure she could persuade her enraged master.


    She wanted Lu Changsheng to save Nangong Mili,


    but she didn¡¯t want Lu Changsheng to fall into danger or attract trouble.


    Suddenly,


    the air was filled with silence.


    All three remained quiet.


    ¡°Lu Lang, do you carry the Lockheart Gu with you?¡±


    At this moment, Meng Xiaochan lightly bit her lip and, with her eyes gazing at Lu Changsheng, she asked.


    She was well aware that escaping the pursuit of the Heavenly Sword Sect and returning to the Five Poisons Cult with her master was virtually impossible.


    The only option was to rely on Lu Changsheng¡¯s intervention until her master recovered.


    Therefore, even if it came at a significant cost, she was willing to have her master treated by Lu Changsheng using a Dual Cultivation Secret Technique.


    Moreover, in her heart, a character like Lu Changsheng was also a suitable match for her master.


    However, to ensure that her master would not harm Lu Changsheng upon awakening, she thought of the Lockheart Gu.


    The very Lockheart Gu that Lu Changsheng had taken from her.


    ¡°Lockheart Gu?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised to hear this.


    ¡°Yes, the one from before¡­ the blood-red Gu insect.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan spoke, her small hands lightly resting on her dress, as she looked down at her toes and said in a soft voice.


    She had intended to say the very Gu insect that she had used to bewitch Lu Changsheng before,


    but in the end, the memory of that event made it difficult for her to speak.


    ¡°Are you speaking of this Gu insect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this, immediately knew what Meng Xiaochan was referring to.


    He reached into his Spiritual Pet Bag and took out a black Gu container.


    Opening the container, he revealed a Gu insect no more than an inch long, with a translucent bloody lustre.


    It was the very Lockheart Gu he had obtained from Meng Xiaochan back then.


    He had long suspected it to be a Gu of love,


    Which, with just one bite, would cause one to fall deeply in love.


    But the exact effect was unclear to him.


    Moreover, considering the unpredictability and dangers associated with Gu insects, he had always hesitated to refine it.


    ¡°Lockheart Gu!?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, upon hearing this, looked at the Gu in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand and showed a look of surprise and confusion.


    Because of her Dragon Roar Physique, she was unable to cultivate normally,


    so she spent most of her time studying Formations, reading various books and notes, searching for a way to deal with her physique.


    She once came across information about the Lockheart Gu in a manual of a Gu cultivator.


    A top-tier Earth Spirit Gu.


    Its effects were incredibly overbearing ¨C once bitten by the Lockheart Gu, one would develop affectionate feelings for the host of the Gu.


    Virgin love emerging without reason, deepening profoundly.


    Even Nascent Soul Immortals, or even Nascent Soul True Lords would, after being bitten, inevitably fall for it despite realizing something was amiss.

 Chapter 314: Deep Master-Disciple Affection, Refining the Lockheart Gu (3)

    ¡°`It would harbor affection for its host and feel no malice.


    She had not expected that Lu Changsheng actually possessed a Lockheart Gu.


    According to ancient records, such a gu insect is exceedingly rare and is considered a spirit gu of heaven and earth.


    ¡°Could it be that this woman has been bitten by the Lockheart Gu, and thus she has fallen in love with Lu Changsheng?¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked at Meng Xiaochan, musing in her heart.


    She had long noticed that the relationship between Lu Changsheng and Meng Xiaochan was strange.


    Not like lovers, cultivation partners, or a normal relationship between a man and a woman.


    She had pondered for a long time but could not figure out the nature of their relationship.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coNow, upon seeing the Lockheart Gu, she suddenly had a speculation.


    ¡°However, it seems that this Lockheart Gu is not Lu Changsheng¡¯s but belongs to this woman.¡±


    ¡°This woman was born into the Five Poisons Cult; if she has inherited the gu tradition, then acquiring the Lockheart Gu might make sense.¡±


    ¡°But why is the Lockheart Gu in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands, and why is this young girl afflicted by the Lockheart Gu herself?¡±


    Ling Zixiao felt confused again, unable to understand what was going on.


    ¡°Yes, it is this Lockheart Gu.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan saw the Lockheart Gu and her eyes revealed a mix of complex emotions.


    It was because of this Lockheart Gu that she and Lu Changsheng developed a deep connection.


    She pursed her lips and said softly, ¡°Once bitten by the Lockheart Gu, one will develop feelings of love for its host!¡±


    ¡°If Lu Lang worries that the master might harm you, you can refine the Lockheart Gu and use it on the master.¡±


    ¡°That way, once the master wakes up, he will bear no malice towards Lu Lang, under the effect of the Lockheart Gu.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan spoke softly.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows upon hearing this.


    He had not expected Meng Xiaochan to offer such a solution.


    To let himself refine the Lockheart Gu and use it on Nangong Mili.


    In that case, Nangong Mili upon awakening would harbor no ill will towards him.


    He had to admit, the suggestion was very tempting.


    Wouldn¡¯t this mean that not only could he take Meng Xiaochan home to bear children,


    But also bring the Nascent Soul Immortal, Nangong Mili, home to bear children.


    Having children with a Foundation Establishment Cultivator greatly increases the likelihood of the child possessing a Spiritual Root, and a good one at that. ??¦­¨¯£Â??


    If one were to have children with a Nascent Soul Immortal, the child¡¯s Spiritual Root Talent would certainly be exceptional!


    Moreover, with the help of the Lockheart Gu, he could brazenly live off the Nascent Soul Immortal.


    Unlike now, where he has an opportunity to live off someone but dares not to do so.


    Fearing that he might try it and end up being consumed instead.


    ¡°Esteemed fellow Daoist, your Five Poisons Cult is adept in the art of gu and poison.¡±


    ¡°Your master, Nangong Mili, as a Heaven Spider Emissary and Nascent Soul Immortal of the Five Poisons Cult, must surely have some gu insects in her body.¡±


    ¡°And as I understand it, there is a concept of backlash among gu insects. If your master has a domineering gu in her body and Lu Lang uses the Lockheart Gu on your master, it might not work and could even result in gu backlash.¡±


    Before Lu Changsheng could reply, Ling Zixiao spoke.


    Although she had guessed some of the relationship between Lu Changsheng and Meng Xiaochan,


    Her understanding of gu insects was ultimately limited.


    She was not sure whether doing so would be safe.


    So it was only natural to proceed with caution, asking some of the questions that Lu Changsheng might find hard to ask.


    Meng Xiaochan¡¯s delicate, pale face showed indifference as she glanced at Ling Zixiao.


    Then she turned to Lu Changsheng, her face sweetly pitiful, and said, ¡°Lu Lang can rest assured, to escape with me, the master used a secret technique to sacrifice all her gu insects. That¡¯s how we managed to flee from danger.¡±


    ¡°Now, there are no more gu insects inside her body.¡±


    ¡°Because of this, the master is so weak.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan looked at Lu Changsheng with a sincere expression.


    Her showing this vulnerable, sweet, and humble side to Lu Changsheng was due to her affection for him.


    But this affection did not extend so far as to make her fond of Ling Zixiao.


    In fact, seeing Ling Zixiao getting close to Lu Changsheng made her quite unhappy.


    Moreover, she could sense that Ling Zixiao was clearly targeting her, so naturally, she was not in a good mood.


    ¡°Lu Lang, I have read about the Lockheart Gu in ancient texts. Could you let me have a look at this gu insect?¡±


    Ling Zixiao didn¡¯t care about Meng Xiaochan¡¯s glance but looked at Lu Changsheng and spoke.


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat astonished upon hearing this.


    He had not expected Ling Zixiao to be familiar with the Lockheart Gu.


    Although he hadn¡¯t spent much effort searching for information related to this Lockheart Gu,


    Because of the Lockheart Gu, Peach Blossom Gu, and Hope Gu, he had looked at quite a lot of information about the path of gu.


    ¡°`


    However, the way of Gu is truly too obscure, with too little relevant information.


    Therefore, he hadn¡¯t found any information on the Lockheart Gu, Peach Blossom Gu, and Hope Gu.


    ¡°Miss Xiao Chan, if I want to refine this Lockheart Gu, how should I go about it?¡±


    ¡°And as my master is a Nascent Soul Immortal, would there be any repercussions if I were to use the Gu on her?¡±


    Lu Changsheng handed the Lockheart Gu to Ling Zixiao for inspection and asked Meng Xiaochan.


    ¡°I have the incantation to refine the Lockheart Gu. Lu Lang just needs to feed the Lockheart Gu with his blood while refining it,¡±


    ¡°The Lockheart Gu is currently in a weakened state. My master is a Nascent Soul Immortal, so the Gu can only have a partial effect and cannot fully influence her.¡±


    ¡°But under the influence of the Lockheart Gu, the master will definitely not harbor any ill will towards Lu Lang.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan said seriously to Lu Changsheng.


    After speaking, she continued to add, ¡°The Lockheart Gu can be used on a maximum of three people at the same time. Since the master is a Nascent Soul Immortal, if Lu Lang hasn¡¯t cultivated the Gu, it¡¯s best not to use it on anyone else.¡±


    ¡°Lu Lang, this Gu creature seems to match the descriptions I¡¯ve seen in ancient texts, so it¡¯s likely to be genuine,¡±


    ¡°But still, Lu Lang should be cautious, after all, the other party is a Nascent Soul Immortal.¡±


    After examining the Lockheart Gu for a moment, Ling Zixiao didn¡¯t continue to provoke Meng Xiaochan and sent a message to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Okay, I understand,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied to Ling Zixiao through a message.


    Then he looked at Meng Xiaochan and said, ¡°Naturally, I believe Miss Xiao Chan.¡±


    ¡°There is just one thing I request, after your master awakens and recovers, I hope she can help suppress the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy within Zi Xiao.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    He didn¡¯t bother to mention his True Elixir Yuan Yin right now.


    ¡°Suppress the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan looked at Ling Zixiao, somewhat puzzled after hearing this.


    ¡°Indeed, this is Ling Zixiao, my Dao companion. She possesses the Dragon Roar Physique and is unable to cultivate.¡±


    ¡°I have a method to solve the issue of the Dragon Roar Physique, but it requires a Nascent Soul Immortal practicing Yin Chill Attribute Techniques to suppress the backlash against her Spiritual Body.¡±


    ¡°I just examined your master¡¯s condition, and it appears she practices Yin Chill Attribute Techniques, so I would like to ask for your master¡¯s assistance later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke candidly.


    ¡°Alright, Xiao Chan will accept this on behalf of my master!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Meng Xiaochan instantly nodded in agreement.


    ¡°Lu Lang,¡±


    Ling Zixiao became slightly stunned at these words.


    She had thought Lu Changsheng was acting on lustful impulses towards Nangong Mili.


    Unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng¡¯s intention was to have Nangong Mili cured upon awakening to solve the issue with the Dragon Roar Physique.


    This moved her heart deeply.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, take a look at this formation and see whether anything needs improvement, or perhaps find a more suitable location?¡± sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Otherwise, if the people from the Heavenly Sword Sect come searching, it will become troublesome.¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng spoke to Ling Zixiao in a gentle voice.


    Whether it was refining the Lockheart Gu or saving Nangong Mili, both would take a considerable amount of time.


    Therefore, during this process, they absolutely couldn¡¯t afford any disturbances.


    ¡°This place has a Spirit Pool to serve as the formation core, which is excellent for setting up a formation,¡±


    ¡°If we want to be completely safe, I can set up an additional ¡®Concealment Array¡¯ within the formation, and there¡¯s a high chance we won¡¯t be discovered,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said so.


    ¡°Good, I appreciate your efforts,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said and nodded his head.


    He then had Meng Xiaochan teach him how to refine the Lockheart Gu.


    Meng Xiaochan looked at Ling Zixiao in surprise, not expecting her to be an Array Master.


    Knowing that with the latter setting up the formation, they would be concealed and much safer, she and her master.


    She didn¡¯t linger and began to instruct Lu Changsheng in the method of refining the Lockheart Gu.


    And she informed Lu Changsheng that he had a particularly dominant Gu within his body.


    So, if he wished to refine other Gu, as long as the Gu in his body didn¡¯t mind, it would make the process much more efficient.


    After hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately forced a drop of his essence blood to feed the Lockheart Gu.


    Then, with a slight movement in his Mental Spirit, he allowed the Peach Blossom Gu within his sea of consciousness to exude an oppressive force, subduing the Lockheart Gu.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Under the pressure of the Peach Blossom Gu, the already weakened Lockheart Gu trembled violently.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng immediately enveloped the Lockheart Gu with his mana, activating the Sacrificial Refinement Technique to refine the Gu creature.


    Assisted by the Peach Blossom Gu, the process went very smoothly.


    Lu Changsheng estimated that it would take just three to five days to fully refine the Lockheart Gu.

 Chapter 315: Foundation Establishment Strikes, Healing the Heart Lock!

    Outside Qingzhu Mountain.Three Foundation Establishment auras tore through the sky.


    They wore conical bamboo hats, concealing their forms and breaths.


    ¡°The Lu Family has indeed prepared early, running their family¡¯s Great Formation at full capacity,¡±


    Yu Ningjun remarked upon seeing Qingzhu Mountain shrouded in a sky-blue glaze.


    ¡°No matter, our presence here is simply to meddle and disrupt,¡±


    Yu Jinyang stated gravely.


    As his words ended, he positioned himself above Qingzhu Mountain, within the Foundation Establishment region of Qingzhu Valley, and unleashed a spell, bombarding the Second Rank Great Formation of Qingzhu Mountain.


    Upon witnessing this, Yu Yuanshan and Yu Ningjun immediately joined Yu Jinyang in his actions.


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    In an instant, the spells of the three Foundation Establishment cultivators landed on the Second Rank Great Formation, causing a huge commotion and noise.


    This assault, although not adequate to inflict substantial damage on the Great Formation,


    still managed to impact the nature¡¯s spiritual energy within Qingzhu Mountain to some extent.


    Moreover, those within Qingzhu Mountain who were attempting Foundation Establishment would inevitably notice this disturbance and become distracted.


    ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s happening?¡±


    ¡°An attack! An attack! Someone is attacking our family¡¯s Great Formation!¡±


    ¡°This is bad, it¡¯s Foundation Establishment cultivators, Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators are attacking our Qingzhu Mountain!¡±


    ¡°Three Foundation Establishment!?¡±


    ¡°Why now of all times? This clearly targets our Lu Family! Who could it be?¡±


    Lu Yuanding and Lu Miaoge among other core members of the Lu Family were patrolling and guarding various positions.


    Upon hearing such a commotion, their expressions changed, and they looked out beyond the Formation.


    They saw three Foundation Establishment cultivators above Qingzhu Mountain, making moves against the Foundation Establishment region.


    ¡°Three Foundation Establishment!?¡±


    Deep in Qingzhu Valley, Lu Yuanzhong who was defending Lu Miaofeng saw through the Formation, eyed the three figures outside, his face somber.


    ¡°Miaofeng, steady your mind and don¡¯t get affected!¡±


    He immediately transmitted his voice to Lu Miaofeng, who was inside the secret chamber, urging him to concentrate on his Foundation Establishment.


    The appearance of three Foundation Establishment cultivators who began attacking their Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s Great Formation without any warning,


    aimed directly at the Foundation Establishment region!


    It was clear they came with a purpose, to disrupt Lu Miaofeng¡¯s Foundation Establishment!


    Watching the three people above Qingzhu Mountain continuously bombarding the Formation, Lu Yuanzhong had a faint guess about where they might have come from. ???????????¦¥????


    But even if he guessed, it was of no use without evidence.


    All he could do was keep the Great Formation running at full power, stabilize the situation, and hold out until Lu Miaofeng¡¯s Foundation Establishment was successful.


    Only with Lu Miaofeng¡¯s successful Foundation Establishment could the Lu Family have the capability to seek evidence and demand an explanation.


    ¡­


    That night,


    the crescent moon was high, and the stars filled the sky.


    At the mist-shrouded tranquil mountaintop,


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a breath and looked at the blood-red, crystal-clear Gu in his hand.


    After four days, he had finally refined the Lockheart Gu.


    After refining the Lockheart Gu, he could feel a strange connection with it,


    a connection not as deep as with his Peach Blossom Gu,


    but it still gave him a general understanding of the Lockheart Gu.


    The Lockheart Gu could seize a person¡¯s Three Flowers, transform them into threads of affection, and lock them onto oneself!


    He looked towards Meng Xiaochan.


    He could distinctly sense an inexplicable link between them,


    which was the thread of affection!


    The Lockheart Gu had placed Meng Xiaochan¡¯s threads of affection onto himself, thereby making her develop feelings of love towards him.


    ¡°This Lockheart Gu can indeed only bind one or two more people.¡±


    ¡°If those bound by it are too numerous or their cultivation is too high, it may exceed the Gu¡¯s limits, rendering it ineffective, or even causing the threads of affection to snap,


    ¡°This is normal, after all, the Lockheart Gu is but an Earth Spirit Gu, and its effects are already quite remarkable.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, with my Foundation Establishment cultivation, if I nurture this Lockheart Gu well and restore it to the pinnacle of Second Rank, it won¡¯t be difficult to bind a Nascent Soul Immortal,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought silently while examining the Gu.


    The Lockheart Gu could essentially bind cultivators one level higher than oneself.


    For instance, during his Qi Refinement stage, the First Grade Lockheart Gu could bind Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    During Foundation Establishment, a Second Rank Lockheart Gu could bind Nascent Soul Immortal.


    During Core Formation, a Third Rank peak Lockheart Gu could bind True Monarch.


    As for the Lockheart Gu at Fourth Rank, it was still at the True Monarch level.


    This was the upper limit of the Lockheart Gu.


    Immediately afterwards, Lu Changsheng turned to look at Meng Xiaochan, who was using mana to nourish Nangong Mili¡¯s physical body,


    and spoke, ¡°Xiao Chan, I have refined the Lockheart Gu.¡±


    ¡°Lu Lang, you¡¯ve refined the Lockheart Gu!?¡±


    Upon hearing that Lu Changsheng had refined the Lockheart Gu so quickly, Meng Xiaochan¡¯s delicate and stunning face beamed with delight.


    Knowing that it took her more than a month to refine the Lockheart Gu,


    but Lu Changsheng took only four days. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This speed and efficiency were astonishing,


    and it made her think inwardly, fitting of her beloved Lang; he truly was extraordinary!


    With such a talented and handsome Lang as her lover, even if her Master was affected by the Lockheart Gu and grew affectionate towards Lu Changsheng, it wouldn¡¯t be a loss.


    Ling Zixiao, who heard the conversation, also looked towards Lu Changsheng,


    surprised that Lu Changsheng had refined the Lockheart Gu.


    Although she was not familiar with the art of Gu,


    she knew that refining a Gu was no simple task,


    especially such a rare and advanced Gu as the Lockheart Gu.


    Because Gu also have life and possess instinctive consciousness,


    they would resist the cultivator¡¯s refining process instinctively.


    Some fierce and dominant Gus could even cause backlash during the refining process.


    ¡°It seems that Lu Changsheng has in him a powerful and dominant Gu, or a treasure related to Gu arts,¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to refine the Lockheart Gu so rapidly.¡±


    ¡°Alchemy, Talisman Making, Talisman Formation¡­ and now a Gu or treasure capable of suppressing an Earth Spirit Gu¡­ who is he really¡­¡±

 Chapter 316: Foundation Establishment Strikes, Healing the Heart Lock! (2)

    Ling Zixiao looked at the stunningly handsome and ethereal Lu Changsheng, murmuring to herself in amazement, unable to articulate her surprise.Previously, based on Meng Xiaochan¡¯s situation, she had guessed that Lu Changsheng must have some domineering Gu insect or a treasured Gu artifact within him.


    Otherwise, his situation with Meng Xiaochan would be inexplicable.


    Now, seeing Lu Changsheng refine the Lockheart Gu in just four days,


    she was nearly certain that there was a Gu insect within Lu Changsheng more powerful than an Earth Spirit Gu, perhaps some treasured Gu artifact.


    This made Lu Changsheng¡¯s image in her heart grow increasingly mysterious, grand, and majestic.


    At the same time, it made her somewhat¡­ afraid of him.


    On one hand, Lu Changsheng¡¯s performance these past few days had been too astonishing.


    On the other hand, Lu Changsheng had been excessively kind to her.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coIn her view, their relationship was still one of utilitarian companionship.


    She was helping Lu Changsheng by managing the family and setting up formations.


    Lu Changsheng was resolving her Dragon Roar Physique issue.


    Yet such a mysterious and formidable Lu Changsheng was so good to her.


    As if they were truly a married couple deeply in love.


    This caused her to feel moved, yet also a bit worried and scared.


    She felt that Lu Changsheng¡¯s intentions toward her weren¡¯t just about companionship, setting up formations, or managing the family¡ªthey had to be more complicated than that.


    If it were only about companionship, setting up formations, or managing the family, she truly didn¡¯t deserve such dedication from Lu Changsheng at the moment.


    ¡°Mhm, that¡¯s right.¡±


    ¡°I do have a Gu insect close to me that can help me refine other Gu insects, so it was relatively quick,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile upon seeing the astonishment and disbelief of the two women. ???¨®????¨ºs?


    His swift refinement of the Lockheart Gu was naturally due to the Peach Blossom Gu.


    Without the Peach Blossom Gu¡¯s formidable suppression, it wouldn¡¯t have been so simple to refine an Earth Spirit Gu. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Now that Lu Lang has refined the Lockheart Gu, we can¡­. begin,¡± Meng Xiaochan said.


    She had intended to say they could now infest her master with a Gu.


    But halfway through, she felt that phrasing wasn¡¯t quite proper.


    Although she was doing this to save her master,


    having a peerless, great man like Lu Changsheng use a Gu on her master wouldn¡¯t be a loss.


    Still, the idea of gleefully letting her lover use a Gu on her master made her feel awkward and as if she was betraying her teacher.


    ¡°Alright, leave the rest to me,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded and looked towards Nangong Mili, who was beside him.


    Nangong Mili was still pale and unconscious at this time.


    Her perfect jade body, creamy as fine porcelain and voluptuously curved, was wrapped in a long black dress.


    Her proud, round, full breasts, although lacking any adornment, were suffused with an enchanting allure.


    Her waist was slim enough to circle with one¡¯s hands, and at her disproportionately svelte waist and hips, her contours were distinct and rounded, like grinding stones, full and plump.


    Her legs were straight and long; beneath the hem of her dress, half of her slender, beautiful leg was visible in high heels, white and silky, both noble and sexy.


    Indeed, from the inside out, every part of her, every inch of skin, radiated a fatally enticing charm.


    Even for Lu Changsheng, who had weathered many battles and seen much of the world, facing Nangong Mili and thinking of what was to come stirred his emotions, and a slight heat arose in his lower abdomen.


    ¡°It seems my cultivation in this aspect is still not up to par, I need to gain more experience,¡± Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.


    Among his many wives and maids, Nangong Mili might not be the most beautiful,


    but she was certainly the most enticing and captivating, not only in her looks, figure, and aura!


    Her status as a Nascent Soul Immortal also evoked in him an indescribable urge to conquer!


    Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west!


    There was a time when he, Lu, would be at the mercy of a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    Today, he, Lu, could also ride the waves of a Nascent Soul Immortal!


    ¡°Go!¡± he mentally commanded and released the Lockheart Gu.


    ¡°Swoosh!¡±


    The Lockheart Gu, like a red thread, flew and landed on Nangong Mili¡¯s white and elegant swan neck.


    Immediately afterward,


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    With a hiss, it bit into Nangong Mili¡¯s white, elegant neck.


    As a Nascent Soul Immortal, even without any Body Refining Techniques, her physical body was far from ordinary.


    But under the gentle bite of the Lockheart Gu, a small red spot immediately appeared on her neck, a tiny wound shining with a blood-red luster.


    In a short time, Lu Changsheng could feel a mysterious force forming a connection through the Lockheart Gu, landing upon his body.


    It established a wondrous connection between him and Nangong Mili.


    The love thread!


    This was the Lockheart Gu using Nangong Mili¡¯s essence, qi, and spirit as a medium, transforming into a love thread, tied to himself.


    Currently, this strand of love thread was only a primer, very faint.


    Nowhere near as strong as the one between Meng Xiaochan and himself.


    As time went on, the effects of the Lockheart Gu would make the strand of love thread grow stronger.


    Eventually, the other party would fall completely in love with him, an infatuation beyond escape.


    Ling Zixiao quietly observed this scene from the side.


    She wondered whether the Lockheart Gu could truly bind Nangong Mili completely, causing her to fall irrevocably in love with Lu Changsheng.


    If the Lockheart Gu could hold a Nascent Soul Immortal like Nangong Mili,


    then that amounted to Lu Changsheng gaining a Nascent Soul Dao companion.


    Although Nangong Mili was a Demonic Path Cultivator and currently wanted by the Heavenly Sword Sect,


    as long as she evaded their pursuit, she would be able to provide tremendous assistance to Lu Changsheng in the future.


    Meanwhile, she couldn¡¯t help but ponder.


    The Lockheart Gu can bind up to three people at most.


    Now that Lu Changsheng had used the Lockheart Gu on both Meng Xiaochan and Nangong Mili,


    she wondered, if disagreements arose between her and Lu Changsheng, would he use such a Gu on her too.


    This thought caused her heart to suddenly tremble.


    ¡°This strand of love thread should not break away now, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was unaware of Ling Zixiao¡¯s wild thoughts, quietly sensing his own love thread with Nangong Mili.


    He knew that to make Nangong Mili as deeply affectionate as Meng Xiaochan was, it would take a considerable amount of time.


    However, merely binding Nangong Mili and causing her to develop a fondness and favorable impression of him should not be difficult.


    But, after all, Nangong Mili was a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    And the Lockheart Gu had been kept in a dormant state by him, currently weak.


    Therefore he couldn¡¯t help but harbor some worries.


    ¡°Even if Nangong Mili regains consciousness, she will be in a weakened state.¡±


    ¡°As long as I¡¯m careful, even if she breaks free from the Lockheart Gu, I have nothing to fear,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    His confidence in acting this way stemmed not only from the Lockheart Gu but also from facing a weakened Nangong Mili.


    ¡°Cough, cough, Xiao Chan, go stand guard over there.¡±


    Lu Changsheng prepared to heal Nangong Mili.


    Seeing Meng Xiaochan kneeling at the side, he cleared his throat and spoke.


    Although he didn¡¯t mind her presence,


    it still felt somewhat awkward having her watch from the side.


    As for Ling Zixiao, he didn¡¯t care much.


    He considered it a way to acclimate her to such an atmosphere in advance.


    ¡°Oh, all right.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Meng Xiaochan readily understood what was to follow.


    Her delicate face blushed as she quickly moved to another spot to stand guard.


    Ling Zixiao glanced at Lu Changsheng with some surprise,


    not expecting him to exclude Meng Xiaochan from the process.


    She took her place at the center of the formation, fully operating it.


    She did this to prevent any leakage of Nangong Mili¡¯s aura during this time, which might alert the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    ¡°Huff!¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled softly, raised his hand to remove the gauzy garment covering Nangong Mili.


    He then untied the sash at his waist, allowing the black skirt to fall away.


    A stunningly voluptuous and irresistibly alluring female body laid bare before Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes.


    Instantly, the bright moonlight seemed to get lost and fall into the bewitching charm of this enchanting demonic woman.


    Her curves were smooth and round, every inch silkily delicate, with skin like creamy jade, her sanctified allure overwhelming in its beauty.


    Yet it seemed to contain boundless ferocity, capable of provoking the deepest desires, igniting one¡¯s blood with passion.


    ¡°Huff¡ª¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s breath became slightly rapid.


    Because the figure before him was truly that of a seductive devil straight out of hell.


    The exquisitely beautiful, unconscious pale face was captivating and alluring, evoking a boundless ferocity and possessive urge to ravish her upon pitying sight.


    He did not restrain himself.


    Confronting his own desires,


    he undressed and began to heal her.

 Chapter 317: The Mysterious Yin Seductive Body, Imbalance of Yin Yang Energies!

    The spirit pool was serene, the moonlight flawless.¡°Mmm¡­¡±


    A melodious and alluring moan rose from the mountaintop.


    Lu Changsheng was activating the ¡®Tender Embrace Technique¡¯ to heal Nangong Mili¡¯s injuries. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This dual cultivation technique could, during the process of a man and woman cultivating together, absorb the vital Yin essence from the female.


    Thereafter, it intertwined this vital Yin essence with the male¡¯s vital Yang essence, engendering one into two and two into three, nurturing more Yin and Yang primordial essences, with a portion eventually returning to the female.


    Not only could this fill the woman¡¯s deficiencies,


    but also bolster her condition, imparting profound benefits.


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    Nangong Mili¡¯s body was currently weak, her meridians and dantian dried up, her True Elixir dim and lackluster; however, her life was not in danger.


    If she were to completely rely on the Nirvana Art and Life Extension Technique for recovery and treatment, the consumption would be excessively large.


    After all, Lu Changsheng was merely a Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    His Origin Source energy was limited.


    To rely solely on his Origin Source energy to fill and reinforce a Nascent Soul Immortal who had suffered a severe deficit was incredibly challenging!


    It would require the expenditure of much of his lifespan!


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng considered using the dual cultivation method to return feed his own essence with the vital Yin energy.


    First, he would replenish the other party, ensuring a basic self-healing and recovery capability, and then resolve the injuries and fundamental issues through the Nirvana Art and Life Extension Technique.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Accompanying the first round of dual cultivation, Nangong Mili¡¯s vital Yin essence erupted from within her.


    The surging and majestic vital Yin energy, like torrential waves, flowed endlessly into Lu Changsheng¡¯s body.


    ¡°What!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, feeling this vital Yin essence, instantly realized something was amiss.


    Because this vital Yin essence was too majestic, too vast!


    Even though she was a Nascent Soul Immortal endowed with the True Elixir¡¯s Yin essence, using a dual cultivation Energy Drain Technique on her vital Yin essence, it shouldn¡¯t have resulted in such an immense amount of vital Yin essence. ????????¦¥S


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Lu Changsheng harbored doubts in his heart, not understanding the situation.


    Why would there be such a vast amount of vital Yin essence within Nangong Mili?


    The next moment.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    This vital Yin essence entered his body, causing his mana to surge, and his Qi Ocean Core within the dantian to tremble slightly.


    The Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation surrounded by circulating Yin Yang Energies instantly transformed into a small Yin Yang fish, heading towards the vital Yin essence and swallowing strands of the pale jade fluid.


    ¡°This is¡­ the Yin Origin!?¡±


    ¡°How could she possess such Yin Origin in her body?¡±


    ¡°I understand now. Her spiritual body isn¡¯t some ordinary enchanting body, a naturally seductive body!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the same as Xi Yue¡¯s Moonlight Spirit Body, a certain kind of Yin spiritual body!¡±


    ¡°And what¡¯s more, this spiritual body enhances dual cultivation, it¡¯s a sort of ¡®dual cultivation physique¡¯!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the enchanting figure before him, whose flawless jade body was captivating, and he immediately grasped the situation.


    Nangong Mili¡¯s spiritual body was not as reported by Heaven Knowledge Tower, a naturally seductive body.


    Rather, it was a rare spiritual body that contained Yin Origin!


    This kind of spiritual body also had certain dual cultivation benefits!


    Otherwise, the vital Yin essence of Nangong Mili¡¯s True Elixir certainly wouldn¡¯t have been so immense and majestic!


    Furthermore, within the vital Yin essence, the inclusion of this Origin Source fluid allowed his own Yin Yang Energies to respond, desiring to consume the Origin, to ascend and transform!


    ¡°Naturally seductive body, Yin Origin, dual cultivation physique¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng was astonished at what kind of spiritual body Nangong Mili possessed.


    But the continuous influx of vital Yin Origin didn¡¯t allow him any time to ponder further, nor did he have the inclination to do so.


    He hurriedly activated the ¡®Tender Embrace Technique,¡¯ blending his vital Yang with the vital Yin.


    The slow infusion of vital Yin with vital Yang caused the mana within Lu Changsheng¡¯s body to surge tumultuously, making the lake within his dantian roil.


    The next moment.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    A rumbling echoed, Lu Changsheng¡¯s dantian swelled, surrounded by a pervasive robust magic aura.


    His cultivation level had broken through from the second level of Foundation Establishment to the third level.


    Originally, it would have taken him several years to achieve this breakthrough.


    But under the powerful surge of the vital Yin essence and Yin Origin, his cultivation level broke through directly!


    ¡°Hmm, this mana?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve broken through!¡±


    Not far away, Ling Zixiao and Meng Xiaochan both turned their heads towards Lu Changsheng at this moment.


    They hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng to experience a breakthrough just then.


    However, it took the two of them only a moment to come to terms with it.


    After all, Nangong Mili was a Nascent Soul Immortal!


    Lu Changsheng was currently engaged in Yin Yang dual cultivation with a Nascent Soul Immortal drawing from her vital Yin essence.


    Such an essence was extremely rare, not inferior to any elixir, and aiding a cultivation breakthrough was within reason.


    ¡°Tsk!¡±


    Ling Zixiao, witnessing the posture of Lu Changsheng and Nangong Mili together, felt her face blush and spat lightly in disapproval.


    She thought Lu Changsheng simply had no shame,


    to place Nangong Mili, a Nascent Soul Immortal, in such an embarrassing position.


    Nevertheless, she had to admit that Nangong Mili looked stunningly beautiful, bewitching, and alluring at the moment.


    From her enchanting face down to her charming jade feet, every inch of her skin exuded a thick tinge of desire.


    Enough to make all men in the world obsessed, and women envious.


    It made Ling Zixiao herself couldn¡¯t help but take a few more glances at Nangong Mili, even wanting to reach out and touch her.


    ¡°So this is dual cultivation, to think my Master would assume such a posture under these circumstances¡­¡±


    Meng Xiaochan glanced surreptitiously at Lu Changsheng and Nangong Mili, who were in the midst of dual cultivation, feeling her cheeks heat up and her body go somewhat limp and weak.


    Though, her Master¡¯s unconscious moaning a little while ago, along with the distinct sounds of impact, had already made her blush.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng paid no mind to Ling Zixiao and Meng Xiaochan¡¯s furtive glances,


    after all, in his heart, both women were destined to be the mothers of his children.

 Chapter 318: The Mysterious Yin Seductive Body, Imbalance of Yin Yang Energies! (2)

    So what is there to mind?If he minded and couldn¡¯t let go, he would have just had Ling Zixiao set up a formation to isolate this area.


    At this moment, the primordial yin essence in Nangong Mili¡¯s body was still surging violently, causing his Qi, blood, and mana to flow wildly throughout his body.


    ¡°This primordial yin origin is too powerful; my primordial yang is not sufficient to merge with it completely, only a portion can be nourished back!¡±


    Lu Changsheng began to use the Tender Embrace Technique.


    But in the face of such vast and powerful primordial yin essence, the Tender Embrace Technique simply couldn¡¯t facilitate dual cultivation.


    Because dual cultivation requires both individuals to have similar cultivation levels.


    Or for the stronger to assist the weaker.


    There has never been an instance where the weaker assists the stronger in dual cultivation!


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coAt this point, the True Elixir primordial yin he was drawing from Nangong Mili was too immense.


    And it contained a yin origin essence, causing his primordial yang to be completely insufficient for the merging of yin and yang.


    ¡°It seems that this primordial yin essence can only be used to enhance my cultivation level,¡± thought Lu Changsheng to himself.


    He channeled a part of the essence that had merged the yin and yang back into Nangong Mili¡¯s body.


    At the same time, he activated the ¡°Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture,¡± refining the excess primordial yin essence.


    This vast primordial yin essence was superior to many elixirs and miraculous medicines.


    Just then.


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly felt an imbalance of yin and yang in the yin-yang fish in his Qi Ocean Core that was devouring the Yin Origin.


    His Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base¡¯s yin yang energies were already predominantly yin over yang.


    It was only maintained in balance by the spirit-nurturing energy of the Golden Core Lady.


    But now, as the yin-yang fish absorbed the pure Yin Origin, the yin energy grew even more exuberant, causing an imbalance in yin and yang.


    ¡°An imbalance of yin and yang?¡±


    Observing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as he pondered what to do.


    He could now make the yin-yang fish stop refining the Yin Origin.


    But without absorbing it, the Yin Origin could only be used to enhance the cultivation level.


    However, when compared to strengthening the foundation, merely improving the cultivation level seemed much less significant.


    Moreover, using such a vast Yin Origin and primordial yin essence solely for enhancing the cultivation level would be extremely wasteful.


    Because the cultivation level enhanced through dual cultivation, if excessive, could lead to a shallow foundation, which would require a lot of time to consolidate. ?¨¤???????S?


    ¡°Could this Yin Origin, with its cold and yin properties, suppress the backlash of the Dragon Roar Origin and the Dragon Roar Physique?¡± S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A thought struck Lu Changsheng, and an idea surfaced in his mind.


    His biggest problem in using the Dragon Invocation Technique to draw out Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique¡¯s origin was the backlash against the spiritual body.


    Therefore, he had thought of using some kind of cold yin artifact or mana to suppress the backlash of the Dragon Roar Physique to facilitate the extraction.


    Previously, he had planned to wait for Nangong Mili to awaken and have the Nascent Soul Immortal suppress Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique so he could perform the extraction himself.


    Now, the Yin Origin from the Nascent Soul Immortal¡¯s spiritual body made him realize he could use it to suppress the Dragon Roar Origin.


    If feasible, not only could he take the opportunity to resolve the Dragon Roar Physique, but he could also extract the Dragon Roar Origin to balance and enhance his own yin yang energies.


    Without hesitation, he made up his mind and took action!


    Lu Changsheng turned to Ling Zixiao and called out, ¡°Zi Xiao!¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Ling Zixiao was admiring Nangong Mili¡¯s perfect jade body.


    Startled by Lu Changsheng¡¯s call, she paused.


    ¡°Xiao Chan¡¯s master should have some kind of yin spiritual body and harbors some Yin Origin that is beneficial to dual cultivation. This origin might be able to suppress the backlash from your Dragon Roar Origin and spiritual body!¡± Lu Changsheng quickly explained to Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Yin Origin? Suppress the Dragon Roar Origin and the backlash of the spiritual body?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Ling Zixiao showed a look of surprise and delight.


    She was aware that the biggest issue Lu Changsheng faced in resolving her Dragon Roar Physique was the backlash of the Dragon Roar Physique itself.


    If the origin extraction proceeded, it would trigger the Dragon Roar Physique¡¯s backlash, with yang energy scorching her body, putting her life at grave risk.


    If this Yin Origin could suppress the Dragon Roar Origin and the backlash of the spiritual body,


    then Lu Changsheng could unreservedly extract and plunder the Dragon Roar Origin to resolve the Dragon Roar Physique.


    But the next moment, the joy on her face froze.


    She realized that to use Nangong Mili¡¯s Yin Origin to suppress her own Dragon Roar Origin, it could only be done through dual cultivation in the marketplace.


    Doesn¡¯t it mean she now had to engage in dual cultivation with Lu Changsheng?


    Although she had been intimate with Lu Changsheng many times before,


    this method of dual cultivation,


    especially with Meng Xiaochan as a third wheel, made her feel somewhat hesitant.


    However, seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s sincere gaze,


    remembering that at this time, he had acquired such rare spiritual body origin not to enhance his own cultivation level but to help resolve her Dragon Roar Physique,


    and realizing that this was a rare opportunity to resolve her Dragon Roar Physique,


    she clenched her teeth and immediately nodded in agreement, ¡°All right!¡±


    ¡°Ah¡­ this¡­¡±


    Meng Xiaochan, standing to the side, heard their conversation and her delicate face froze in a daze, somewhat bemused.


    Wasn¡¯t her lover using a secret dual cultivation technique to heal her master?


    Why, before the healing was even finished, were they moving on to solving Ling Zixiao¡¯s issue?


    The thought of Lu Changsheng using her master¡¯s spiritual body origin to solve Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition made Meng Xiaochan feel uneasy inside.


    But she couldn¡¯t really say anything against Lu Changsheng¡¯s decision.


    She just pursed her lips and asked softly, ¡°Lu Lang, my master won¡¯t be in danger from this, right?¡±


    Certain spiritual bodies, once their origin has been extracted, may face deterioration and danger.


    ¡°Xiao Chan, don¡¯t worry; nothing will happen,¡±


    ¡°Your master is likely not a natural enchantress but a kind of spiritual body with some Yin Origin that is beneficial to dual cultivation.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s why there was a problem with the dual cultivation technique just now; I could only stop and refine this origin essence.¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not hide anything as he continued running the ¡°Tender Embrace Technique,¡± transferring some of the yin yang essence to Nangong Mili while explaining the reason to Meng Xiaochan.

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    Having said that, he asked aloud, ¡°Xiao Chan, do you know what kind of Spiritual Body your master has?¡±¡°My master has never told me, and I am not clear about it.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Meng Xiaochan pondered for a moment, shook her head, and indicated that she did not know.


    The matter of a Spiritual Body is very private.


    Usually, it is not disclosed to others.


    Especially since Lu Changsheng said that Nangong Mili¡¯s Spiritual Body is beneficial to dual cultivation, in such cases, it is even less likely to be revealed.


    Because a Spiritual Body suitable for dual cultivation is very suitable for being a cauldron.


    If it were known, it could easily attract the attention of those with ulterior motives, attracting trouble like bees to honey.


    ¡°A naturally charming body, with the Yin Origin Source, a dual cultivation physique?¡±


    Updated by NovG¡ð.co¡°Could it be the Profound Yin Charming Body?¡±


    ¡°Lu Lang, the Yin Origin Source you just mentioned, is it in the state of jade liquid?¡±


    Upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s description, Ling Zixiao reflected and spoke.


    As she couldn¡¯t cultivate, she had scoured various texts in search of a solution for the Dragon Roar Physique.


    Now, hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, a corresponding type of Spiritual Body immediately came to her mind.


    ¡°Exactly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, surprised and doubtful at her words, nodded.


    He had just sensed that this Yin Origin Source, when integrated with the Primordial Yin essence, exhibited a jade-liquid state.


    ¡°Then there¡¯s no mistake, this is ¡®Profound Yin Jade Liquid¡¯, and this immortal¡¯s Spiritual Body should be the Profound Yin Charming Body!¡±


    ¡°The Profound Yin Charming Body, naturally possesses Charming Bones, and when cultivating Yin-attribute techniques, it has a certain enhancement!¡±


    ¡°Moreover, the bearer of the Profound Yin Charming Body will nourish the profound yin qi within their body upon reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage, aiding in breaking through bottlenecks and realms!¡±


    ¡°The higher the cultivation level, the better the effect on breaking through bottlenecks!¡±


    ¡°If the owner of the Spiritual Body breaks through to the Core Formation Stage, and the profound yin qi becomes dense, it will transform into Profound Yin Jade Liquid, which can help Nascent Soul Cultivators break through bottlenecks, and perhaps even¡­ realms!¡±


    Ling Zixiao, too, was amazed at Nangong Mili¡¯s Spiritual Body and explained the effects of the Profound Yin Jade Liquid to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Profound Yin Jade Liquid can help Nascent Soul Cultivators break through realms!?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng was amazed in his heart.


    Helping Nascent Soul Immortals break through realms meant that it could also assist in the breakthrough to the Nascent Soul.


    However, such rare Profound Yin Jade Liquid had been obtained by him, basically squandering a heavenly resource!


    If others knew that such jade liquid, which could aid in the breakthrough to the Nascent Soul, was obtained by a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator like him, they would probably be green with envy. ??¦­?£Â§§S?


    ¡°No wonder just a bit of Profound Yin Jade Liquid ingested by my yin and yang energies cause such an imbalance!¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused internally, coming to a more direct understanding of the preciousness of this Yin Origin Source.


    If so, suppressing the Dragon Roar Origin with the Profound Yin Jade Liquid should not be a problem.


    He ran his mana, stopping the yin and yang energies from refining the Profound Yin Jade Liquid, and shouted to Ling Zixiao, ¡°Zi Xiao, hurry, otherwise this Profound Yin Jade Liquid will be refined by my mana!¡±


    ¡°Okay!¡±


    Hearing this, Ling Zixiao no longer hesitated.


    She immediately removed her light blue palace attire, revealing her snow-white, voluptuous and graceful jade body.


    This body was not as enchantingly enticing as Nangong Mili¡¯s, but was still lithe and graceful.


    ¡°Splash!¡±


    Lu Changsheng transferred the ¡®Tender Embrace Technique¡¯, solely focusing on healing, and released Nangong Mili.


    Then, he embraced Ling Zixiao tightly and jumped into the spiritual pond.


    ¡°Splish Splash¡ª¡±


    The two entered the spiritual pond, causing a splash of water.


    ¡°Zi Xiao!¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his hand to signal, first taking out a Spirit Pill from his Storage Bag for Ling Zixiao to consume, to avoid any accidents during the process.


    He then called out with a serious voice, indicating that he was about to begin.


    ¡°Mmm¡­..¡±


    Ling Zixiao, wrapping her arms around Lu Changsheng¡¯s neck and entwining his waist with her legs clad in sheer white stockings, responded.


    After watching for so long, she was already emotionally moved. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Dragon Invocation Technique!¡±


    Lu Changsheng firmly held the shapely waist of the beauty, took a deep breath, and activated the Dragon Invocation Technique.

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    ¡°`¡°Roar!¡±


    As the Dragon Invocation Technique was activated, the Flood Dragon arrived inside Ling Zixiao¡¯s body, roaring at the Dragon Ball and tentatively seizing the Dragon Roar Origin.


    Immediately, the slumbering Dragon Soul within the Dragon Ball was awakened, bursting forth with a commanding dragon cry, with an imposing aura in waves.


    ¡°Ugh~¡±


    Ling Zixiao let out a muffled grunt, wrapping her arms around Lu Changsheng¡¯s neck.


    ¡°Zixiao, relax.¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew that the process of seizing the Dragon Roar Origin using the Dragon Invocation Technique was extremely painful for Ling Zixiao.


    In previous seizures of the Origin Source, Ling Zixiao was almost unconscious, nearly passing out.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coHe gently stroked her smooth skin, helping her body to relax.


    Then, he activated his cultivation technique and infused the Profound Yin Jade Liquid into the Spiritual Pond.


    After a moment, the Profound Yin Jade Liquid near the Flood Dragon transformed into a black Phoenix Bird.


    ¡°Screech!¡±


    The Phoenix Bird, upon seeing the Dragon Ball, cried out, spread its wings, and dove towards it, swallowing the golden Dragon Ball into its stomach.


    In an instant, the boiling turbulence of the Spiritual Pond began to subside.


    ¡°Could the effect be this good!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was pleasantly surprised to see the Profound Yin Jade Liquid instantly suppress the Dragon Roar Origin.


    He had guessed that the Profound Yin Jade Liquid could subdue the Dragon Roar Physique.


    But he hadn¡¯t expected the effect to be this remarkable.


    Immediately, he operated the Dragon Invocation Technique, letting the Flood Dragon roar and begin to snatch the Dragon Roar Origin.


    ¡°Ergh~¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s body tensed as the dragon and phoenix struggled, with the Flood Dragon seizing the Dragon Pearl Essence.


    Her fair skin glowed pink and became covered with a layer of fine sweat droplets.


    This was also one of the reasons Lu Changsheng brought Ling Zixiao to the Spiritual Pond.


    Although the Spiritual Energy in the pond wasn¡¯t particularly dense, it still had some nourishing effects.


    It could slightly alleviate the pain of the backlash from the Dragon Roar Physique.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    Under the Flood Dragon¡¯s seizure, a strand of golden Dragon Roar Origin slowly emerged from the Dragon Ball and the black Phoenix Bird¡¯s body.


    But immediately, the Dragon Ball, suppressed by the Phoenix Bird, started to violently thrash, and the Dragon Soul roared ferociously, almost bursting out. R?????¦­????¦Â¨¨????


    The black Phoenix Bird, facing this situation, also flapped its wings and issued continuous cries, attempting to suppress the Dragon Ball.


    However, this was the Dragon Soul¡¯s territory within the Spiritual Pond after all, where the Dragon Soul held sway.


    Even though the Phoenix Bird was stronger than the Dragon Soul at the moment, it couldn¡¯t easily suppress the Dragon Ball.


    Suddenly, a fierce struggle between the dragon and the phoenix commenced.


    The just-calmed Spiritual Pond, at this moment, began to roil and boil once again.


    ¡°Seize!¡±


    Lu Changsheng dared not hesitate.


    He knew that it was better to endure short-term pain than to prolong the suffering.


    The Flood Dragon roared, ready to swallow the strand of Dragon Roar Origin in one gulp.


    ¡°Ahh¡­¡±


    All at once, it seemed as if raging waves surged within Ling Zixiao, roaring continuously.


    ¡°Bring the elixir!¡±


    Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng knew that even with the Profound Yin Jade Liquid¡¯s suppression, the Dragon Roar Physique would still cause some backlash.


    Moreover, Ling Zixiao was already in a weakened state.


    The seizure of the Origin Source by himself also caused certain damage to Ling Zixiao herself.


    He reached out with a large hand and took out a bottle of Elixir Medicines and a stack of Talismans from the Storage Bag, applying them to Ling Zixiao.


    These were prepared by him specifically for Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°`


    ¡°Ugh~¡±


    Under the power of the Elixir Medicines and Talismans, Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition instantly stabilized a great deal.


    Her willow brows relaxed, she exhaled a breath of turbid air, and her tense delicate body gradually loosened, trembling slightly.


    ¡°Dragon Invocation Technique!¡±


    Lu Changsheng firmly supported her slender willow waist with both hands and called out softly.


    He let the Flood Dragon swallow the golden Origin Source in front of it.


    After swallowing a strand of Dragon Roar Origin, the Flood Dragon did not leave.


    Instead, it roared at the Dragon Ball and continued to snatch Dragon Roar Origin.


    Within the black Phoenix Bird, the Dragon Soul let out a mournful cry, and another strand of golden Origin Source slowly emerged.


    Now with the Profound Yin Jade Liquid suppressing the Dragon Roar Physique, Lu Changsheng naturally could not, like the first time, hastily snatch just a strand of Dragon Roar Origin.


    He needed to seize as much of Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Origin as possible.


    After all, once this opportunity passed, there would be no such shop to find.


    This surge of Profound Yin Jade Liquid was not eternal.


    In the process of suppression, the Profound Yin Jade Liquid was also being consumed.


    Once the Profound Yin Jade Liquid was fully expended, it would be difficult for him to plunder the Dragon Roar Origin like this.


    Additionally, there was a limited supply of Elixir Medicines and Talismans he had prepared for Ling Zixiao.


    Once the power of the Elixir Medicines and Talismans faded, he would have to rely on himself to stabilize Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition.


    And currently, Ling Zixiao¡¯s body was still in recovery, in a state of weakness. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    To solely rely on him to stabilize her condition through the Yin Yang Nirvana Art and the Life Extension Technique was far too difficult.


    Moreover, there was Nangong Mili waiting for him to come to her rescue.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    The Dragon and Phoenix kept roaring, fighting, as if to shatter the entire secluded pond.


    The Flood Dragon, meanwhile, took the opportunity to keep snatching the Dragon Roar Origin.


    One strand!


    Two strands!


    Three strands!


    ¡­


    Strand after strand of Dragon Roar Origin was snatched and swallowed by the Flood Dragon.


    ¡°Um¡­ Lu Lang¡­¡±


    When the Flood Dragon snatched the eighth strand of Dragon Roar Origin, Ling Zixiao¡¯s complexion turned from pale to a bit ghastly pale.


    Her entire body trembled as if she had been electrocuted, her voice weak and trembling.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay now, it¡¯s all right.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently stroked the beauty and quickly spoke to comfort her.


    He knew that he couldn¡¯t continue to draw more from her.


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition was too weak at the moment.


    The plundering of the Dragon Roar Origin caused her significant harm.


    If too much Origin was plundered at once, it could severely damage her foundation.


    Later, even if the Dragon Roar Physique issue was resolved, she would face the problem of a damaged foundation, making it difficult to make any progress.


    ¡°Dragon Invocation Technique!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately operated the Dragon Invocation Technique and took all eight strands of the Dragon Roar Origin into his body.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    No sooner had the eight strands of Dragon Roar Origin entered his body than they rushed about chaotically.


    This caused Lu Changsheng¡¯s body to surge with blood and Mana, and a muffled grunt escaped from his mouth.


    The initial single strand of Origin had not caused him any harm.


    But now, suddenly absorbing eight strands of the Dragon Roar Origin, it had a certain impact on him.

 Chapter 321: Xiao Chan, Bring Your Master Over! (2)

    However, this shock remained within a tolerable range.¡°Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art!¡±


    ¡°Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture!¡±


    Lu Changsheng activated his cultivation technique, as his blood and mana surged, suppressing the Dragon Roar Origin within his body.


    The next moment.


    ¡°Hmm¡ª¡ª¡±


    The Yin Yang Energies in the Qi Ocean Core, transformed into little Yin Yang fish, swiftly swam over.


    With a ¡®whoosh¡¯, they swallowed a strand of Dragon Roar Origin and began to refine it.


    ¡°Hmm~¡±


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coAs Lu Changsheng stopped plundering the Dragon Roar Origin, Ling Zixiao¡¯s eyes opened and closed amidst a spring-like, mesmerizing haze, her movements languid and seductive, and her voice was no longer filled with such pain.


    Under the gentle comfort, her voice at times lofty, sometimes melodious, at times seductive, and at times soft¡­


    Meng Xiaochan, not far away, blushed and palpitated at the sound of these tender moans.


    Watching the ¡®splash splash¡¯ of the water constantly splashing in the spiritual pool.


    She didn¡¯t understand why the elegantly composed, dignified and graceful Ling Zixiao would make such sounds at this moment.


    Moreover, even though the voice sounded extremely painful, it seemed to contain hints of joy.


    She pursed her lips, refusing to watch this scene.


    Discarding distractions, she came to one side, eyes on the nose, nose on the heart, to check on her master¡¯s condition.


    Although she had great confidence and trust in Lu Changsheng,


    Still, she couldn¡¯t help worrying about her master¡¯s situation in her heart.


    Through checking, she could see that a stream of pure Origin Essence was flowing slowly within Nangong Mili¡¯s body, nourishing her physical meridians.


    However, this Origin Essence was still too scarce compared to Nangong Mili¡¯s current condition.


    ¡°If this continues, I believe master will be able to wake up and recover,¡± she pondered.


    Subconsciously, she glanced at Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao in the spiritual pool.


    ¡°Splash splash¡ª¡ªsplash splash¡ª¡ª¡±


    The night waters were shrouded in mist, with a gentle breeze blowing, crisp sounds along with the splashing of the water.


    Under the bashful moon and starlight, ripples spread across the water, a myriad of enchanting scenes not meant for outsiders.


    ¡°Rumble rumble¡ª¡ª¡±


    ¡°Yin Yang Nirvana Art!¡±


    Dragon Roar Origin and primordial Yin Essence within Lu Changsheng surged wildly.


    His Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art and Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture were operating rapidly, continuing to elevate.


    He paid no attention to his own improvement, but focused on Ling Zixiao who was nearly unconscious amid her confused awareness.


    Supporting the beautiful woman¡¯s waist, he began to use the Yin Yang Nirvana Art to alleviate her pain and stabilize her condition.


    ¡°Speaking of which, the Tender Embrace Technique can allow the fusion of primordial Yin and Yang. I wonder if the Dragon Roar Origin and the Profound Yin Jade Liquid can also merge?¡± ???????????¨º?


    Lu Changsheng tightly held her slender waist, maintaining the rhythm, and looking at the Profound Yin Jade Liquid in Ling Zixiao¡¯s body, he thought about his own Yin Yang Energies.


    If the two Origins could merge, perhaps there might be unexpected benefits.


    No sooner said than done.


    After stabilizing Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition with the Yin Yang Nirvana Art, he began to activate the Tender Embrace Technique.


    He attempted to fuse a portion of the Profound Yin Jade Liquid with Dragon Roar Origin.


    Under the operation of the cultivation technique, the two Origins slowly began to merge.


    However, they could not achieve a perfect fusion like the primordial Yang and Yin, hence creating one from two, and two from three¡­


    ¡°As expected, it won¡¯t work,¡± he said with a slight shake of his head.


    Lu Changsheng knew it wasn¡¯t just a match of one Yang Origin and one Yin Origin that could merge.


    The merging of the Great Sun Essence and Tai Yin Moon Radiance was solely due to the Spirit-nurturing Energy obtained from a Core Formation girl.


    Otherwise, these Yin Yang Energies would absolutely not have formed.


    ¡°Pity that there¡¯s only a tiny wisp of Spirit-nurturing Energy,¡± he lamented.


    ¡°If I had more of this Spirit-nurturing Energy, perhaps the Dragon Roar Origin and Profound Yin Jade Liquid could integrate in a Yin Yang fusion,¡± Lu Changsheng mused.


    He then continued to pay attention to the enhancement of the Yin Yang Energies, refine the primordial Yin Essence, and heal alongside Ling Zixiao through dual cultivation.


    Now with the replenishment from Dragon Roar Origin, Profound Yin Jade Liquid, and primordial Yin Essence, his whole being was brimming with vitality and energy.


    Seeing Meng Xiaochan with a flushed face, nurturing Nangong Mili¡¯s body, he called out, ¡°Xiao Chan, bring your master over here¡­¡±


    ¡­.


    Outside Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    Yu Jinyang, Yu Yuanshan, and Yu Ningjun, three Foundation Establishment cultivators, were persistently attacking the Foundation Establishment area of Qingzhu Valley.


    During this time, they were not attacking non-stop.


    To avoid excessive mana consumption and risking the Lu Family activating the great formation in desperation, they stopped to rest and recover their mana periodically.


    But as soon as they felt recovered, they would resume the harassment and assault.


    After seven days, the hearts of everyone in the Lu Family were shrouded in a deep gloom.


    After all, to launch such an assault and harassment on Qingzhu Mountain was like rudely defecating on their heads, an extreme provocation!


    Yet, faced with such brazen challenge, they dared not retaliate and could only endure the harassment.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    After seven days of harassment, the trio¡¯s attacks grew increasingly ferocious.


    Yu Jinyang, the leader, even brought out a golden mountain-like large magic artifact, continuously bombarding the formation, causing immense noise and commotion.


    Just then.


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    Over Qingzhu Valley, the swirling spiritual energy vortex suddenly shook violently as if a dam had broken, collapsing with a thunderous crash.


    ¡°The spiritual energy vortex has collapsed; this means a Foundation Establishment failure! Hahaha!¡± Yu Ningjun saw the dispersion of the spiritual energy vortex inside Qingzhu Mountain and immediately relished the disaster with a hearty laugh.


    In this expedition against the Xiahou Clan, he successfully established his Foundation using a Foundation Establishment Elixir and Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects he had exchanged for with his family¡¯s contributions.


    Whereas the Foundation Establishment hopefuls of the Lu Family had failed, which brought him great joy.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment failure, Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s fate has run out!¡± Yu Jinyang beheld the sight, his authoritative visage betraying a smile as he stroked his snow-white beard.

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    He immediately turned to Yu Yuanshan and Yu Ningjun and said, ¡°Now that the Lu Family has failed in Foundation Establishment, we can go back.¡±¡°Yes, ancestor.¡±


    A smile also appeared on Yu Yuanshan¡¯s face as he nodded.


    The failure of the Lu Family in Foundation Establishment indicated that things would proceed according to their family¡¯s plan.


    As long as the Zheng Family Ancestor, Lu Yuanzhong, was dead, those two spiritual lands, along with the Red Leaf Valley Market, would fall into the hands of their Yu Family.


    By then, relying on the resources of these spiritual lands, their Yu Family would be able to rise even further!


    ¡°Yes, ancestor!¡±


    Yu Ningjun originally wanted to go and see the faces of the Lu Family cultivators, to mock and ridicule them.


    But he remembered that their purpose in coming here was to harass while concealing their identities.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coAlthough it was likely that the Lu Family and other clan forces could guess that it was their doing,


    such matters should not be brought into the open.


    Otherwise, it would look too ugly.


    Moreover, the Lu Family Ancestor, Lu Yuanzhong, was not yet dead.


    If he were driven to desperation and flipped the table, laying a hidden trap to kill their Yu Family disciples, it would cause a lot of trouble.


    Immediately, the three of them took one last look at Qingzhu Mountain, confirming that the Foundation Establishment had failed. They then transformed into escape lights and left the territory of Qingzhu Mountain.


    Within Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°The spiritual energy vortex has dispersed, this is¡­a failed breakthrough.¡±


    ¡°Damn it, if it weren¡¯t for these three Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators constantly disrupting and harassing us, how could this have happened¡­¡±


    ¡°Is this the heavens wanting to destroy our Lu Family!¡±


    ¡°The family has elder Yuan Zhong and Uncle Changsheng, who is a Second Grade Talisman Master! There¡¯s still a chance to continue nurturing for Foundation Establishment in the future!¡±


    The Lu Family members saw the dispersal of the spiritual energy vortex above Qingzhu Valley and all had unsightly expressions, feeling heavy-hearted.


    Knowing the dispersal of the spiritual energy vortex signified that the Foundation Establishment had failed.


    ¡°Ancestor, I have failed your expectations, I¡¯ve let the family down.¡±


    Lu Miao Feng walked out of the secret chamber weakly, his eyes bloodshot and voice hoarse.


    Failure in Foundation Establishment, even after consuming a Foundation Establishment Elixir, caused him a certain amount of injury.


    ¡°Sigh, this is not your fault.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s face seemed to age a lot all at once.


    Looking at the younger generation in front of him, he deeply sighed.


    He was someone who had been through it all.


    He knew the difficulty of Foundation Establishment.


    Especially when the entire family¡¯s survival and future were all on one¡¯s shoulders.


    This pressure, burden, and responsibility were truly too heavy!


    Back then, he had a good environment to concentrate on breaking through Foundation Establishment.


    But for Lu Miao Feng, this Foundation Establishment Elixir not only carried the future survival of the family,


    it also embodied his high hopes and the sacrifice made by Lu Miaoge!


    With all those psychological pressures, and coupled with the disturbance from external enemies, it was natural for his mental and emotional state to be affected. ???O?¦Â¨¨????


    And for breaking through bottlenecks and realms, the state of one¡¯s essence, energy, and spirit are all very important.


    Lu Changsheng, preparing for his Foundation Establishment breakthrough, took nearly half a month to adjust his state even in a nearly sure-win situation.


    ¡°Ancestor.¡±


    ¡°Paying respects to the ancestor.¡±


    ¡°Ancestor, Miao Feng, Feng¡¯er.¡±


    At this time, Lu Yuanding, Lu Miaoge, and other Lu Family elders and core members came to the depths of Qingzhu Valley to pay respects to Lu Yuanzhong and to visit Lu Miao Feng.


    At this moment, they were all heavy-hearted.


    The other Lu Family disciples were not aware of Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s condition.


    Being Lu Family elders and part of the core leadership, they naturally knew that Lu Yuanzhong was now in a bad state with not much life left.


    Now that Lu Miao Feng had failed in Foundation Establishment, within ten years, they would be powerless to gather the wealth needed to obtain another Foundation Establishment Elixir and to cultivate for Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°All the elders, Sister Miaoge, I¡¯ve failed to meet your expectations, I¡¯ve let the family down!¡±


    Seeing everyone, Lu Miao Feng clasped his hands into fists, veins popping, biting his lips until they bled red, and bowed deeply with a hoarse voice.


    He knew the family had spent much cost and effort on this Foundation Establishment Elixir and three Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects.


    But now, with his failed Foundation Establishment, all these costs and efforts had turned into ash.


    ¡°Miao Feng, you should rest well now, do not hurt your body and affect your foundation.¡± S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Yuanzhong, seeing Lu Miao Feng in this state, sighed softly and had someone take Lu Miao Feng away to rest.


    Although with the protection of a Foundation Establishment Elixir, failure in Foundation Establishment would not pose any major issues,


    without proper recuperation and cultivation, it could still affect his foundation.


    Especially with Lu Miao Feng¡¯s current mental state, which obviously had some problems.


    If not adjusted, it could even lead to a Heart Demon.


    The Lu Family¡¯s current high-level combat power was already scant, with no successors.


    If Lu Miao Feng were to suffer another mishap, it would be another great loss for the Lu Family.


    ¡°Yes, ancestor.¡±


    ¡°Elders, Miao Feng is taking his leave.¡±


    Knowing his current state was very bad, Lu Miao Feng, with a pallid complexion, nodded slightly and bowed before excusing himself.


    ¡°Now that Miao Feng has failed in Foundation Establishment, in the upcoming time, consolidate and integrate the family business, and dispose of the smaller businesses¡­¡±


    After Lu Miao Feng had left, Lu Yuanzhong looked at Lu Yuanding, Lu Miaochang, and the others, and spoke out.


    It sounded very much like he was preparing the family for future contingencies.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    The others, upon hearing Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s words, all looked heavy-hearted and troubled.


    ¡°Ancestor, I am now at the peak of the Ninth Level Energy Refinement. In a few months, once I refine my mana to be smooth and satisfactory, I can attempt Foundation Establishment.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miaoge said with her lips pursed.


    She had broken through to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement six years ago.


    It was only because she switched to cultivating the ¡°Saturn Solar Sword Technique¡± that she delayed her progress in cultivation.


    ¡°It¡¯s not possible.¡±


    As soon as she spoke, Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Yuanding immediately objected.


    ¡°Miaoge, if there is no Foundation Establishment Elixir, attempting Foundation Establishment is extremely dangerous without guarantee, and absolutely not something to try lightly.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong looked at Lu Miaoge and said in a grave voice.


    Apart from coordinating the three phases of Foundation Establishment and increasing the chances of success, a Foundation Establishment Elixir also protects the meridians and Dantian.


    Otherwise, a failure in Foundation Establishment could lead, at the lightest, to injury and regression in cultivation level.

 Chapter 323: Xiao Chan, Bring Your Master Over! (4)

    The repercussions could be severe, causing damage to the energy channels and rendering one crippled or even leading to death.Lu Miaoge was not only one of the Lu Family¡¯s top combat power.


    She was also a First Grade Top-Level Talisman Master, in the process of breaking through to the Second Grade.


    The Lu Family absolutely would not allow her to attempt to break through to Foundation Establishment without a Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    Seeing this, Lu Miaoge gently nodded her head, without speaking a word.


    ¡°Miaoge, Changsheng should be back soon, right?¡±


    At this time, Lu Yuanding asked Lu Miaoge.


    The situation of the Lu Family was not good, morale was low.


    If Lu Changsheng, the Second Grade Talisman Master, were present to preside over the clan, it could serve as a deterrent and stabilize the people¡¯s hearts and morale.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coMoreover, with Lu Changsheng¡¯s guidance, Lu Miaoge would be able to advance to a Second Grade Talisman Master even faster.


    If the Lu Family had another Second Grade Talisman Master to preside over them, relying on the Talisman Path, it might be possible to acquire another Foundation Establishment Elixir within a few years.


    ¡°Changsheng mentioned he¡¯d be out for a year, he should be back soon.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge¡¯s lips slightly pursed as she couldn¡¯t help but miss Lu Changsheng in her heart.


    She felt that with Lu Changsheng by her side, her heart would be peaceful and much more at ease.


    ¡°Yes, the outside world is not calm either, I¡¯ve heard that some of the Xiahou Family members who escaped have turned into demon cultivators, causing havoc; a few small families were attacked not long ago.¡±


    Lu Yuanding nodded his head, sighed slightly, his face filled with worry.


    ¡­..


    The mountain top was shrouded in a hazy morning mist, stirring without wind.


    The spiritual pond was still rippling, continuously undulating, accompanied by a crisp sound.


    After days and nights of hard work during this period, Lu Changsheng¡¯s physical body, along with his mana nourished by the Vital Essence, the Dragon Roar Origin, and the Profound Yin Jade Liquid, had reached the peak of the Third Level of Foundation Establishment. R?N§°????¦¥£Ó


    Precious light flowed all around his body, encircled by spiritual light, undulating like waves, one after another.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    At that moment, the liquid mana in his Qi Ocean Core expanded to the limit of the initial stage of Foundation Establishment.


    The Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture began operating automatically, initiating the breakthrough!


    He was facing the bottleneck from the initial stage of Foundation Establishment to the Middle Stage!


    Feeling the threshold of the breakthrough challenge, the Yin Yang small fish inside Lu Changsheng, while refining the Dragon Roar Origin and the Profound Yin Jade Liquid, surged into the Core Lake in his Dantian, causing the lake¡¯s water to roil.


    Simultaneously, the spiritual pressure from the outside increased, and massive amounts of Spiritual Energy swept toward Lu Changsheng to converge upon him.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    Under the influence of the Yin Yang Energies and the Spiritual Energy, the Core Lake whipped up waves and towering billows that lashed out against the Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base.


    The bottleneck that trapped countless people, before Lu Changsheng, was effortlessly and naturally broken through.


    The Mana Spirit Lake expanded significantly in an instant, with droplets of liquid mana forming.


    The Dao Foundation¡¯s jade platform burst forth with Spiritual Light, crystal clear and appearing more solid and powerful.


    ¡°This is, another breakthrough!¡±


    By the side of the spiritual pond, with a pale face and wearing a blue dress, knees held by folded arms, Ling Zixiao sensed the tumult.


    She turned her head towards the pond where Lu Changsheng, pressed by Nangong Mili, showed an expression of surprise on her face.


    It hadn¡¯t been long since Lu Changsheng¡¯s previous breakthrough.


    And now he had broken through again!


    But thinking of Nangong Mili¡¯s Profound Yin Charming Body, she came to a realization.


    The Profound Yin Jade Liquid could help break through bottlenecks during Core Formation!


    For Foundation Establishment Cultivators, it naturally had great benefits, such as enhancing cultivation level and breaking through bottlenecks!


    ¡°Huh? This cultivation level, it isn¡¯t the late stage of Foundation Establishment, it¡¯s¡­ the Middle Stage!?¡±


    Ling Zixiao sensed the might of this mana and spiritual pressure, discerned Lu Changsheng¡¯s true Cultivation Level, and was slightly startled with an incredulous look on her face.


    Previously, she had always thought Lu Changsheng was at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment!


    She hadn¡¯t expected that Lu Changsheng had just broken through to the Middle Stage.


    That is to say, before this Lu Changsheng¡¯s Cultivation Level was only at the Second Level!


    Thinking of how Lu Changsheng, with merely Foundation Establishment Second Level Cultivation, managed to kill five Foundation Establishment Cultivators!


    And among them, one was the renowned ¡®Purple Robed Wanderer¡¯ from Jiuxiao Immortal City; for a moment, Ling Zixiao didn¡¯t know what to say.


    Such combat prowess and strength were simply outrageous!


    In her many years at Jiuxiao Immortal City, she had never heard of such a person!


    Even the heavenly sword-wielding True Disciples of the renowned Heavenly Sword Sect perhaps didn¡¯t possess such fighting power!


    If this achievement were to be known, Lu Changsheng¡¯s name would likely become famous immediately!


    ¡°However, such a matter, when it comes to him, seems quite reasonable.¡± S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Ling Zixiao watched Lu Changsheng, thought about his various performances, and murmured to herself in her heart.


    She felt that this level of power was not unacceptable.


    After all, he had long ago ceased to be measured by ordinary standards.


    Had it not been for Lu Changsheng¡¯s usual demeanor and actions, which didn¡¯t really resemble that of an old monster reincarnating by seizing a body.


    She would¡¯ve been tempted to suspect that Lu Changsheng was an old Nascent Soul monster reincarnated.


    Meng Xiaochan, who was meditating with her eyes closed nearby, sensed this spiritual pressure and aura.


    She opened her beautiful eyes, somewhat surprised as she looked towards Lu Changsheng.


    She didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to have broken through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment already!


    Although she didn¡¯t know when Lu Changsheng had made his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.


    She knew that she had been a few years ahead of him.


    Having been nurtured by the Five Poisons Cult and Nangong Mili, her current Cultivation Level was still in the Third Level of Foundation Establishment.


    But now, Lu Changsheng had made the breakthrough to the Middle Stage before her.


    ¡°As expected of Lu Lang!¡±


    Meng Xiaochan looked at Lu Changsheng, her eyes full of admiration and joy.


    She felt happy for Lu Changsheng and somewhat proud.


    After all, it seemed she had a bit of credit for him being able to break through so effortlessly¡­ right?


    However, when she saw that Lu Changsheng seemed to be looking towards her, she immediately closed her eyes, pursed her lips, and pretended not to notice.


    Before, Lu Changsheng had asked her to help hold onto the master, and then¡­


    It had caused an unprecedented impact on her Dao Heart.


    She was afraid that Lu Changsheng would continue to ask her to help hold the master again.

 Chapter 324: Xiao Chan, Bring Your Master Over! (5)

    ¡°Indeed, diligent practice pales in comparison to fortuitous opportunities!¡±¡°This is the true way to cultivate!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing how easily he had broken through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, showed a faint smile on his face and sighed with emotion.


    In order to break through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment more quickly, he had refined many elixirs suitable for the early stage of Foundation Establishment to advance his cultivation level.


    But at this moment, they were basically unnecessary.


    ¡°Now that I¡¯ve broken through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment and have the Profound Origin Bead at my side, I can easily defeat cultivators at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, and I can even start to use magical treasures,¡± Lu Changsheng contemplated as he looked at the Profound Origin Bead circling above his Dantian.


    The small realm from the second level to the third level of Foundation Establishment didn¡¯t offer a significant improvement.


    However, breaking through from the early to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment had almost doubled his mana!


    With such an increase, amplified by the Profound Origin Bead, his mana was almost comparable to that of a cultivator in the late stage of Foundation Establishment.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coA cultivator in the late stage of Foundation Establishment could barely use magical treasures.


    But because of the high consumption and the high cost of magical treasures, very few in the late stage of Foundation Establishment would use them.


    At most, they would use the embryos of magical treasures.


    However, Lu Changsheng had the Profound Origin Bead at his side.


    Not only was the increase in mana comparable to the late stage,


    but he could also store ten times more mana!


    This allowed him to be more extravagant than other cultivators!


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that my ¡®Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock¡¯ is a high-grade magical treasure,¡±


    ¡°Right now I can only stimulate a lower-grade magical treasure at most,¡± Lu Changsheng thought of the Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock in his System Space, which he had not yet taken out. ??????§°????§§?


    But this magical treasure was a high-grade treasure, something he couldn¡¯t stimulate at his current level.


    Immediately afterward, he extended his divine sense.


    He discovered that the limit of his divine sense had astonishingly increased to 230 zhang!


    He had surpassed even those who had just broken through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment!


    After briefly checking the details of his breakthrough, Lu Changsheng rubbed the smooth and full mounds of snow and circulated his cultivation technique to end the dual cultivation therapy.


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    In her coma, Nangong Mili¡¯s brows tightened, her dainty nose was covered in sweat droplets, her juicy lips parted slightly, exhaling an alluring, unconscious moan as soft as orchid breaths.


    ¡°Pop!¡±


    Lu Changsheng let go of the graceful Nangong Mili and prepared to consolidate his cultivation realm.


    Despite engaging in dual cultivation day and night, even with him cultivating the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, his body tough as iron, and nourished with essence, the Dragon Roar Origin, and the Profound Yin Jade Liquid, he still felt fatigue.


    Moderation was key to ensure lasting progress!


    He sent out his divine sense to check Nangong Mili¡¯s current condition,


    to see how effective his efforts during these days had been.


    ¡°The state of her physical frailty has almost alleviated,¡±


    ¡°Her meridians and Dantian are withered and strained, but with gradual nourishment, they should also not be a problem,¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just this True Elixir, still dim and lustreless, without the slightest change¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the condition inside Nangong Mili and frowned slightly.


    With such prolonged dual cultivation, Nangong Mili¡¯s condition had indeed improved a lot.


    Probably after some more time, she should be able to wake up.


    But as for the recovery of her True Elixir cultivation level, it would probably still be difficult.


    ¡°Forget it, as long as she can wake up, that¡¯s enough,¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just a Foundation Establishment junior cultivator; how could I understand the condition of a Nascent Soul Immortal,¡± Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly and shook his head.


    He held the fragrant soft jade in his arms and walked out of the spiritual pool.


    It had to be said that Nangong Mili was truly a peerless beauty.


    After many days of dual cultivation, he had yet to reach a sage-like state.


    He still found Nangong Mili in his arms to be incredibly alluring, endlessly enchanting.


    He was somewhat looking forward to the dual cultivation healing after Nangong Mili awakened. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Lu Lang,¡±


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng had finally stopped, Ling Zixiao let out a sigh of relief and approached with concern.


    After all, Lu Changsheng had been healing Nangong Mili,


    then had resolved his own issue with the Dragon Roar Physique,


    before proceeding to heal both of them together.


    Throughout it all, he hardly had any rest.


    ¡°Lu Lang,¡±


    Seeing this scene, Meng Xiaochan also immediately went forward with a worried expression.


    ¡°I have just had a breakthrough and need to consolidate my cultivation realm,¡±


    ¡°Xiao Chan, watch over your master for me. After I consolidate my cultivation, I¡¯ll continue healing your master,¡± Lu Changsheng spoke.


    ¡°Alright, thank you, Lu Lang!¡±


    Hearing this, Meng Xiaochan immediately nodded and responded, taking her master into her own arms from Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace.


    Lu Changsheng turned to Ling Zixiao and asked with concern, ¡°Zi Xiao, are you alright now?¡±


    After their recent session, Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition had returned to an extremely weakened state, needing further care,


    but he was still unclear about the current status of her Dragon Roar Physique.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, my husband, you should focus on consolidating your cultivation,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said with a smile, indicating that her concern was not urgent.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded and sat down with his eyes closed to consolidate his cultivation.

 Chapter 325: Nurturing the True Elixir with Yin Yang Energies, Nangong Mili Wakes Up!

    Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged, circulating the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture.He used the remaining primordial yin vital energy and Profound Yin Jade Liquid inside his body to consolidate his cultivation level.


    After days of dual cultivation and refining, very little of the primordial yin vital energy and Profound Yin Jade Liquid remained.


    It was no longer sufficient to support his continued breakthrough.


    Nevertheless, Lu Changsheng was satisfied with advancing from the second level to the forth level of Foundation Establishment.


    After all, most of his Profound Yin Jade Liquid was used to suppress the Dragon Roar Physique and nourish the Yin Yang Energies.


    As the cultivation technique was fully activated, seven elegant yet fierce strands of Sword Qi emerged from Lu Changsheng¡¯s body, swirling around him and exuding a sharp and piercing aura.


    ¡°Is this¡­ a Sword Cultivator?¡±


    ¡°Lu Lang is actually a Sword Cultivator?¡±


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coLing Zixiao and Meng Xiaochan looked at each other with a mix of surprise and speculation upon seeing Lu Changsheng meditate and regulate his breathing.


    The sharp and domineering Sword Qi Mana convinced them that Lu Changsheng was a Sword Cultivator.


    Yet Lu Changsheng¡¯s usual demeanor, behavior, and combat methods did not resemble those of a Sword Cultivator at all.


    They thought to themselves, could it be that Lu Changsheng practiced sword techniques simply because he happened to possess an excellent Sword Scripture?


    ¡°Just how many secrets does he have¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao gazed at the meditating Lu Changsheng.


    Then, supporting her cheek with her hand, she studied his handsome features.


    Usually, Lu Changsheng appeared gentle and refined, with a calm and detached demeanor.


    Like an orchid or a noble pine, his presence was indescribably comfortable and soothing, as though one was basking in the spring breeze.


    However, now as he fully activated the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Qi, his entire person revealed a sharp edge, and his eyes seemed to carry an additional hint of cold arrogance and dominance.


    ¡°Is this his true appearance?¡±


    Ling Zixiao silently pondered.


    In her presence, Lu Changsheng always behaved with genteel refinement, much like a modest gentleman.


    This made her feel uneasy.


    After all, she believed that a genius like Lu Changsheng should naturally be very proud.


    In her view, this current sharp and arrogantly dominant demeanor was more fitting for Lu Changsheng¡¯s temperament.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    Unaware of the women¡¯s thoughts, Lu Changsheng fully activated the Sword Scripture, and Mana surged through his body like a raging river.


    He also turned his Mental Spirit inward, inspecting his own Qi Ocean Core and Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base.


    In his opinion, the greatest enhancement from this breakthrough wasn¡¯t his Cultivation Level, but the foundation!


    After the Yin Yang Energies devoured and refined the eight strands of Dragon Roar Origin, they also consumed and refined a considerable amount of Profound Yin Jade Liquid. ???????????§¦????


    Now, the Yin Yang Energies resembled two distinct Yin and Yang fish.


    Previously, the Yin Yang Energies would only merge into one to form a Yin Yang fish when they were engaged in action.


    But now, in a normal state, they were nearly forming into little fish.


    The Yin Yang little fish circled the five-colored Dao platform to the east, emanating an inexplicable charm.


    ¡°My Dao Foundation has become about twenty percent more robust than before.¡±


    ¡°If my Yin Yang Energies can progress further and fully transform into Yin Yang fish, my Dao Foundation will undergo some sort of metamorphosis.¡±


    Lu Changsheng quietly experienced his Dao Foundation and pondered in his heart.


    He felt that as long as he devours and refines enough Yin Yang Origin Source, the Yin Yang Energies will completely transform into Yin Yang fish.


    At that time, his Dao Foundation would experience some kind of metamorphosis.


    As to what the metamorphosis would entail, he was not clear.


    But deep down, he had such a feeling.


    ¡°However, Yin Yang Origin Source is exceedingly rare; I am already fortunate to have obtained so much of it.¡±


    ¡°To allow the Yin Yang Energies to devour enough Yin Yang Origin Source and undergo metamorphosis will likely be very difficult.¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew just how scarce this type of Yin Yang Origin Source was, and did not cling to expectations.


    ¡­


    Nine days later.


    ¡°Huff!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and expelled a turbulent breath, like a sword, stabilizing his Cultivation Realm.


    ¡°Congratulations to Lu Lang on breaking through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations to Lu Lang on the great improvement of your Mana.¡±


    The two women beside the spiritual pond saw Lu Changsheng awaken and immediately smiled, offering their congratulations.


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s just a minor improvement,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a light laugh.


    ¡°Without you guys, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to break through.¡±


    For Lu Changsheng, waking up to care and congratulations felt rather pleasant.


    The path of cultivation is cold and lonely; one should be accompanied by a partner and a beloved!


    If on the path of cultivation one seeks only immortality, and cultivates alone to the end, accompanied only by loneliness, what is the point?


    ¡°Zi Xiao, how are you feeling now?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, flanked by the two women, sat down and inquired about Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition.


    He wanted to know how her Dragon Roar Physique was after the extraction of the eight strands of the Dragon Roar Origin.


    ¡°My Dragon Roar Physique is currently suppressed¡­¡±


    ¡°But I feel that once I start cultivating, the Dragon Roar Physique will still recover,¡± said Ling Zixiao, her face pale and weak, with a hint of breathlessness.


    Now, as long as she takes good care of her body and refrains from cultivation, the Dragon Roar Physique would remain stable.


    There would not be problems of scorching Yang energy or withered meridians and Dantian.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, rest assured, I¡¯ll find a way to completely resolve your Dragon Roar Physique,¡± Lu Changsheng reassured her with a warm voice and a nod.


    If before, he felt that Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition was very thorny,


    Now, with the Dragon Roar Physique subdued through the Profound Yin Jade Liquid, he was confident in resolving the Dragon Roar Physique.


    Once he returns, as long as Lu Miaoge cultivates the Water of Virtue Technique to use the Taiyi True Water to adjust Ling Zixiao¡¯s body,


    To rejuvenate her frail body and withered meridians and Dantian, then it would be possible to gradually resolve it through the Dragon Invocation Technique.


    Then, not only would Ling Zixiao¡¯s Foundation Establishment strength recover, but she would also be able to continue cultivating.


    Furthermore, an idea formed in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Since the Dragon Roar Physique was so tenacious and capable of self-healing recovery,


    Could he perhaps not completely eradicate Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique.

 Chapter 326: Nurturing the True Elixir with Yin Yang Energies, Nangong Mili Wakes Up! (2)

    ¡°`Maintaining the balance of Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique was essential to assist his cultivation.


    Meanwhile, Lu Changsheng could use the Dragon Invocation Technique to continually seize the Dragon Roar Origin Source and enhance his Yin Yang Energies.


    Of course, this was just an idea Lu Changsheng had.


    The feasibility of it would still need to wait until Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition was resolved, after which he could ask for her opinion.


    After chatting with Ling Zixiao for a while, Lu Changsheng told her to rest well and then started to chat leisurely with Meng Xiaochan.


    Their relationship was one with a mixture of gratitude and grudges, and they didn¡¯t know much about each other.


    Now that she was going to be the mother of his child, there was no escaping that fact.


    It was natural for the two of them to get to know each other a little better and to develop their relationship.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coLu Changsheng held Meng Xiaochan in his arms.


    He asked about the mission and chatted about Jin Kingdom and the Five Poisons Cult.


    While he knew about these matters in general terms,


    He definitely didn¡¯t know as much as Meng Xiaochan.


    Moreover, when chatting, it¡¯s always necessary to find some topics to talk about.


    Facing Lu Changsheng¡¯s initiative, Meng Xiaochan felt a bit shy.


    But still, she snuggled cutely against him and answered in a gentle whisper.


    Lu Changsheng found Meng Xiaochan¡¯s demeanor very adorable and pinched her delicate and fair face.


    During this time, he had been in close contact with Ling Zixiao and Nangong Mili.


    Both women had tall, voluptuous figures.


    Especially Nangong Mili.


    Her figure was sinuous and enticing, ripe and juicy like a peach, irresistibly tempting.


    Holding Meng Xiaochan, who had the delicate body of a young girl, offered a different but equally delightful flavor.


    As they chatted lazily, Lu Changsheng learned a bit about Jin Kingdom¡¯s culture and customs, as well as its three great demon sects.


    He grasped some of the differences between the two countries.


    The immortal sects of Jiang Country and the demon path sects of Jin Kingdom had their distinctions.


    ¡°Xi Yue, I¡¯m going to check on your master¡¯s condition,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    After chatting for a while, Lu Changsheng saw Nangong Mili at a side, dressed in a purple dress that made her slender figure infinitely tempting.


    ¡°Mm-hmm,¡±


    Although Meng Xiaochan was reluctant to leave Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace,


    She wouldn¡¯t forget about her master because of it.


    Lu Changsheng stood up, took hold of Nangong Mili¡¯s wrist, and checked her condition.


    During these days, Meng Xiaochan had used her mana and elixir medicines to nurture her master¡¯s physical body and meridians.


    Even though it wasn¡¯t very effective, it still made some difference.


    After examining her condition, Lu Changsheng lifted her skirt and began to heal her through massage.


    A light breeze rustled, and two or three fallen leaves were carried by the wind into the tranquil spirit pond, creating ripples.


    After a long time, the wind picked up again.


    A tall pine tree nearby swayed in the wind, making a rustling sound.


    Several pine cones fell with a clatter, dropping into the pond and splashing little waves.


    ¡­


    Several days later.


    Lu Changsheng, as usual, checked on Nangong Mili¡¯s situation.


    Her physical body and meridians were being nurtured and had largely moved past the critical period.


    However, her Qi Ocean Core and True Elixir remained dull and lacked luster.


    ¡°By the way, could my Yin Yang Energies have an effect on a Nascent Soul Immortal¡¯s True Elixir?¡± Lu Changsheng wondered as he looked at Nangong Mili¡¯s True Elixir. ???§°????§¦¡ì


    His Yin Yang Energies could cleanse and repair others¡¯ Dao Foundations.


    Initially, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Lunar Primordial Spirit Foundation had a tiny crack in it.


    Under the baptism of his Yin Yang Energies, not only was it restored,


    But it also transformed into the Lunar Primordial Spirit Foundation!


    Lu Changsheng had hypothesized that the reason his treatment of Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Dao Foundation was so effective and resonant was partly because his Yin Yang Energies originated from her.


    Now, his Yin Yang Energies had also absorbed and refined Nangong Mili¡¯s Profound Yin Jade Liquid.


    Perhaps his Yin Yang Energies might have some additional effect on Nangong Mili.


    Moreover, the True Elixir of a Nascent Soul Immortal had some similarities with a Foundation Establishment Cultivator¡¯s Dao Foundation.


    Both were the foundation of a cultivator!


    If his Yin Yang Energies could cleanse a Dao Foundation, perhaps they could have some effect on the True Elixir as well?


    No sooner thought than done!


    Lu Changsheng positioned her with her back to him, rubbing her snow-white bottom until it blushed like dawn, then he transferred his Yin Yang Energies into Nangong Mili¡¯s body.


    He then embraced her limp body and sent his Divine Sense into her to observe the effect of the Yin Yang Energies.


    To see if they could have the desired effect on the True Elixir as he had guessed. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He saw his Yin Yang Energies swimming like two small fish slowly into Nangong Mili¡¯s Qi Ocean Core.


    They then gently made their way towards the dimly lit, purple True Elixir.


    Along the way, a trace of Yin Yang Energies seeped into the dull True Elixir.


    ¡°Hmm, it actually works?¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand instinctively squeezed her abundant and soft body, feeling it flow through his fingers.


    He noticed that the Yin Yang Energies were nourishing the True Elixir.


    But as for the effects, he wasn¡¯t sure.


    This was something probably only Nangong Mili herself would be aware of.


    He quietly observed the Yin Yang Energies nourishing the True Elixir.


    Eventually, as the Yin Yang Energies were depleted,


    The once dull and lightless purple True Elixir seemed to brighten a shade at that moment.


    ¡°It seems to have some effect.¡±


    ¡°Unexpectedly, my Yin Yang Energies can actually nourish the True Elixir!?¡± exclaimed Lu Changsheng, somewhat surprised.


    He gained a new understanding of the effects of his Yin Yang Energies.


    Feeling his Dao Foundation continuing to transform, he thought that in the future, his Yin Yang Energies might even be able to cleanse and repair a Golden Core!


    ¡°Pop!¡±


    Then, he let go of the limp Nangong Mili in his arms.


    Moderation leads to endurance and a long journey ahead!


    Transferring his Yin Yang Energies into someone else¡¯s body didn¡¯t cause Lu Changsheng too much loss.

 Chapter 327: Nurturing the True Elixir with Yin Yang Energies, Nangong Mili Wakes Up! (3)

    It would take about ten days to half a month to recover.But relatively speaking, it still consumes a lot of mana and vital energy.


    Because the Yin Yang Energies are not an endless source, they also require consumption of one¡¯s own resources to replenish.


    Moreover, to be safe and to avoid Nangong Mili seeking revenge after waking up from his treatment,


    Lu Changsheng still needed to maintain his condition as much as possible.


    Otherwise, after working tirelessly day and night, if he was in a weakened state and then Nangong Mili woke up and attacked him, wouldn¡¯t it be embarrassing?


    However, he had promised Meng Xiaochan to save a life.


    Having gained enough benefits himself, Lu Changsheng naturally would fulfill his duty to save that person.


    After meditating to recuperate, chatting intimately with Ling Zixiao and Meng Xiaochan to foster feelings, Lu Changsheng continued healing and saving the person.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coSeeing that Nangong Mili had passed the critical period and had a certain capacity for self-healing,


    to help the other party recover consciousness sooner without affecting her foundation, Lu Changsheng proceeded as planned.


    He performed the ¡®Nirvana Art,¡¯ consuming his Origin Source energy to treat and organize the hidden injuries within Nangong Mili.


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    Under the treatment of the ¡®Nirvana Art,¡¯ Nangong Mili¡¯s thick long eyelashes fluttered slightly, her mouth parted to release a soft, charming sound.


    Lu Changsheng, however, didn¡¯t pay much attention to this light moan.


    In these days, Nangong Mili often made unconscious moans.


    ¡°Mm¡­ Mm¡­¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s blurry consciousness began to awaken under Lu Changsheng¡¯s intervention.


    Her beautiful brows furrowed slightly, her body stiffened, and her delicate nose emitted a series of whining sounds.


    ¡°Mm ah~¡±


    The next moment, Nangong Mili¡¯s consciousness awakened.


    Her phoenix eyes gently opened; her pupils were hazy, and from her red lips came an alluring moan that could make one¡¯s bones go soft.


    ¡°What are you doing¡­¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s hair was in disarray, her cheeks flushed red like the dawn, her eyelashes trembled, and the phoenix eyes that had just opened immediately showed shock and anger.


    A wave of indescribable panic rose in her heart.


    Her memory stayed at the moment when the Core Formation Immortal attacked.


    She had instructed her disciple, Meng Xiaochan, to use the Teleportation Talisman to escape.


    But now, facing such circumstances made her feel a surge of shock, anger, and panic.


    After all, she realized instantly that she was currently in a very weak state.


    Her limbs were limp, her graceful body lacking the strength to move.


    Her entire tall and exquisite body could only be shaken and jolted without the strength to struggle.


    Coming from the Demon Path, she was fully aware that being in such a situation, it would be extremely difficult for her to escape the danger.


    ¡°Master, you¡¯re awake!¡±


    Just at this moment, a light and joyous voice rang out, startling Nangong Mili.


    It wasn¡¯t just her who fell into someone¡¯s evil clutches!


    Her disciple, Meng Xiaochan, was also in the same plight?


    Thinking of her current state and being manhandled in front of her disciple, Nangong Mili¡¯s body trembled with humiliation, and a murderous intent appeared in her eyes. ???§°????§§?


    ¡°You¡¯re awake so soon?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing Nangong Mili awaken, was a bit surprised as well.


    Based on his examination, he had deduced that Nangong Mili would awake only after a few more rounds of treatment.


    He had not expected her to wake up now.


    ¡°Could it be due to the previous effects of the Yin Yang Energies Nurturing True Elixir?¡±


    Lu Changsheng guessed inwardly.


    He also didn¡¯t care too much.


    When she awoke, she simply awoke.


    Lu Changsheng remained silent for a moment before continuing to heal Nangong Mili¡¯s wounds.


    He then took her pale jade foot, which had a faint blush and pearl-like toes, into his palm, introducing a new method of treatment. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    Nangong Mili struggled subconsciously to resist.


    But the resistance was minimal.


    Whether it was due to a lack of strength, or worry about being seen by her disciple, she could only allow the actions to proceed.


    And after a soft whimper, she bit her snowy white teeth tightly against her red lips.


    She didn¡¯t want to make a humiliating sound that might shame her in front of her disciple.


    ¡°Master, how are you feeling?¡±


    Then, when Meng Xiaochan received no reply from her master, she continued to ask out of concern.


    ¡°Sss!¡±


    Lu Changsheng could clearly feel that, with Meng Xiaochan¡¯s voice, Nangong Mili¡¯s whole body instantly tensed up, making him involuntarily gasp in shock as he was healing her.


    ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m fine¡­ Mm~¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s red lips moved slightly, her voice weak.


    But a sudden impact forced a long, charming moan from her mouth.


    In that instant, Nangong Mili trembled all over.


    A surge of humiliation and fury rose uncontrollably in the depths of her heart!


    She, a Nascent Soul Immortal!


    One of the Heaven Spider Emissary from the Five Poisons Cult, one of the three great Demon Path sects of Jin Kingdom, how esteemed was her status!


    And at this moment, she was being humiliated and trampled upon like this!


    Nangong Mili¡¯s beautiful face was flushed red like rosy clouds, full of seduction.


    But her long, narrow phoenix eyes were ice cold, filled with murderous intent.


    She wanted to flay the person behind her a thousand times, tear his body into pieces, and imprison him in the Gu pit to suffer the agonizing pain of a thousand insects devouring his soul!


    ¡°Master, don¡¯t worry, Lu Lang is healing you.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan, hearing the ¡®crackling¡¯ sounds like dry firewood burning intensely beside her, assured her own master.


    ¡°Healing!?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Nangong Mili¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    She wondered if her disciple was out of her mind.


    But the next moment, she could feel that indeed, along with Lu Changsheng¡¯s rhythm, an origin source of vital breath was slowly entering her body, healing her.


    However, this method of healing made Nangong Mili feel incredibly humiliated and enraged!


    ¡°You¡­ let go of me, I don¡¯t need you to hea¡­ heal me.¡±


    Nangong Mili turned to look, her disheveled hair cascading over her creamy smooth shoulders as she spoke in a feeble voice.


    At this moment, the Core Formation master, whose beauty and allure were like a dream, had her fair complexion blushing and transparent, her charms rippling and ready to drip like water.


    Her misty, dreamlike phoenix eyes were indeed like captivating silk threads, possessing a magical charm that engulfed one completely.


    A few strands of sweat-dampened black hair clung to her pale cheeks, and her slightly parted lips added a pitiful yet enchanting allure to her appearance.


    In such a state, with her weak and charmingly melodious voice, she had not an ounce of authority.


    It was like an ordinary couple quarreling, as if saying, ¡°I don¡¯t want to play with you anymore.¡±


    ¡°Sss!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at Nangong Mili¡¯s stunning beauty and dreamlike eyes, couldn¡¯t help but shiver with cold.


    Even though he was battle-hardened, facing the awakened Nangong Mili, he too felt somewhat unsteady.


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for Xiao Chan¡¯s request, do you think I¡¯d be willing to heal you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, his energy sinking into his Dantian, and raised his hand to strike the now crimson blushing white expanse before him, signaling her to settle down a bit.

 Chapter 328: How Is There An Extra Child?

    ¡°Smack!¡±The slap left Nangong Mili¡¯s delicate and enchanting face in shock, her phoenix-like eyes displaying an incredulous hue.


    She had never expected Lu Changsheng to dare treat her this way!


    Such humiliation, trampling over her dignity!


    Her fragrant and sweaty body trembled incessantly, pale and weak, and her seductive and charming face was somewhat twisted, with cold murderous intent flashing in her eyes.


    However, upon glancing back at Lu Changsheng, facing such humiliation actually made her heart pound violently, stirring up indescribable emotions within her.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng noticed the murderous intent in Nangong Mili¡¯s eyes and raised an eyebrow.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Nangong Mili to dare harbor thoughts of killing him.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coIt seemed the effect of the Lockheart Gu was a bit lacking.


    He immediately slapped her again, making her recognize the situation.


    ¡°Smack!¡±


    The snowy and rosy grinding stone surface immediately raised layer upon layer of waves.


    Through the information about the previous Demon Path incident in Jiuxiao Immortal City and chatting with Meng Xiaochan, Lu Changsheng had gained some understanding of Nangong Mili¡¯s temperament.


    He knew that although she appeared unrestrained and seductively charming, she was actually cold-hearted and ruthless on the inside.


    Aside from Meng Xiaochan, who had gained her close affection and was willing to commit for her.


    She was heartlessly indifferent to everyone else!


    During the initial Jiuxiao Immortal City incident, a Nascent Soul Immortal had died trying to save her, and she didn¡¯t even blink an eye.


    So, in this case, even though he was helping her heal out of a healer¡¯s compassionate heart, she was not likely to be grateful and repay the kindness.


    Since kind assistance hadn¡¯t worked, he decided to change his approach.


    After all, the Lockheart Gu was in effect.


    Once the bonds of affection were completely locked in place, he could then break into her inner heart and melt the ice in her heart, taking her home to be the mother of his children without haste.


    Of course, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t deny that Nangong Mili¡¯s enchanting sensuality and pitiful face, coupled with her dominating and lofty regality, truly incited a desire to severely ravish her, so he couldn¡¯t control himself for a moment. ?§¡??£Â?????


    Nangong Mili¡¯s black hair was disheveled, her rosy cheeks icy, and her narrow phoenix eyes revealed a determined and merciless look. She said coldly, ¡°Scoundrel, you humiliate me so, do you believe I will fight you to the death!?¡±


    ¡°Fight to the death, who are you trying to scare?¡±


    Lu Changsheng scoffed upon hearing this.


    He knew very well that Nangong Mili was extremely weak at the moment, her True Elixir dim.


    She couldn¡¯t even self-destruct if she wanted to.


    Saying that, he reached out and gave her full snowy peaks a squeeze.


    Making her acknowledge the current situation.


    But he didn¡¯t go too far. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, Meng Xiaochan was still there.


    She was, in a way, the future mother of his child.


    He didn¡¯t want to truly drive her into a corner and anger her.


    ¡°Master, Lu Lang, please don¡¯t fight¡­¡±


    Meng Xiaochan saw that as soon as her master woke up, she began arguing with her lover.


    Immediately, she bit her lip and stepped forward to hold Nangong Mili¡¯s soft and powerless hand, saying softly, ¡°Master, it¡¯s all Xiaochan¡¯s fault. Please don¡¯t blame Lu Lang¡­¡±


    ¡°Xiao Chan, I¡¯m fine.¡±


    Nangong Mili, seeing her disciple like this, misty-eyed and harboring murderous intent, gently closed her eyes, resigned and sighed.


    She knew that anger was pointless given her current circumstances.


    It was better to wait until her strength was restored and then think of a way.


    Otherwise, continuing to make a fuss would only make things worse for herself.


    Immediately, she used the little strength she had regained to cover her pale and seductive lips.


    Refusing to make a sound, she lay there like a dead person, allowing Lu Changsheng to do as he pleased.


    ¡­


    The night deepened.


    ¡°Pop!¡±


    Lu Changsheng released Nangong Mili, limp in his arms and her snowy peaks already flushed red like the dawn, and called out to Meng Xiaochan, ¡°Xiao Chan.¡±


    ¡°Master, how do you feel now?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan immediately came forward to support her master.


    Nangong Mili¡¯s eyebrows were tightly furrowed, her entire body ached, and her stunningly enchanting face was full of shame and rage.


    But in the face of her disciple¡¯s concern and care, she slightly relaxed her brow and, with a slightly hoarse voice, said, ¡°Xiao Chan, I¡¯m fine.¡±


    As she spoke, she tried to stand up, only to draw in a sharp breath due to a sharp pain in her private parts.


    The pain made her narrow phoenix eyes flash with anger.


    She was painfully aware that this was not the first time she had been humiliated and trampled upon by Lu Changsheng.


    In the time she had been unconscious, she had already been played with and trampled upon by Lu Changsheng in every possible way!


    Her Profound Yin Jade Liquid had also been taken away by this scoundrel!


    ¡°I, Nangong Mili, swear, I will kill him!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll flay him alive, making him suffer the agony of thousand poisons consuming his heart!¡±


    Nangong Mili swore in her heart.


    Her beautiful eyes involuntarily glanced at Lu Changsheng.


    That look made her heart tremble.


    Again, she felt an indescribable sensation in her heart.


    ¡°Hmm? Why has the bond of affection increased so much today?¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt Nangong Mili¡¯s gaze in an instant.


    Somehow, he sensed that the bond of affection between Nangong Mili and himself had inexplicably tightened a bit.


    ¡°Could it be that because she had been in a coma before, the Lockheart Gu wasn¡¯t very effective?¡±


    Lu Changsheng considered as he looked at the cold and enchanting Nangong Mili, with her piercing phoenix eyes.


    Meng Xiaochan and Ling Zixiao had both told him about the general effects of the Lockheart Gu.


    If the person it bound was too far from the Gu Master, the effect would be minimized.


    Only if the two were constantly together would the effect of the Lockheart Gu be maximized.


    But whether being in a comatose state would affect the effectiveness of the Lockheart Gu, he wasn¡¯t quite sure.


    ¡°What are you looking at!?¡±


    Nangong Mili, seeing Lu Changsheng still looking at her, became angry, her pale and enchanting face utterly cold.


    But her voice was weak and powerless, even slightly husky and charming, truly lacking any deterrence.


    It even made Lu Changsheng want to ravage her again.


    ¡°Master~¡±


    Meng Xiaochan immediately hugged her master.

 Chapter 329: How Is There An Extra Child? (2)

    Then, he turned to Lu Changsheng with an apologetic face and said, ¡°Lu Lang, you¡¯ve worked hard; please rest well now.¡±¡°Mm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not make things difficult for Meng Xiaochan and smiled gently, walking over to where Ling Zixiao was.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng walk away, Nangong Mili asked Meng Xiaochan through a voice transmission what exactly was going on.


    Meng Xiaochan, facing her master¡¯s question, claimed that Lu Changsheng was her Dao companion.


    It was only because she had gone to Jiang Country that the two had separated.


    After using the Teleportation Talisman, she encountered danger, and it was Lu Changsheng who saved her.


    At that time, Nangong Mili¡¯s situation was extremely dangerous, and her life was hanging by a thread; she had no other option but to ask Lu Changsheng for help.


    But Lu Changsheng was just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coThe only way to save someone was through dual cultivation using a secret technique.


    Faced with such a situation, it was only out of helplessness that she had let Lu Changsheng do such a thing to her master.


    She hoped that Nangong Mili would not blame Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Master, I¡¯m sorry, Xiao Chan has deceived you.¡±


    After Meng Xiaochan finished speaking, a surge of guilt washed over her heart.


    The reason she fabricated such a lie and didn¡¯t tell the truth, about the Lockheart Gu, was that she knew her master¡¯s personality.


    Once the matter of the Lockheart Gu was told, her master would be on guard and might be able to break free while the Lockheart Gu was weak and the emotional ties were not yet formed.


    If by then her master wanted to kill Lu Changsheng, he would be in danger.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, Xiao Chan, your master doesn¡¯t blame you; you¡¯ve had a hard time these days.¡±


    Nangong Mili sighed slightly.


    As a Nascent Soul Immortal and Demonic Path Cultivator, she was not the kind of person to cling stubbornly to chastity and forsake life.


    But waking up to find herself manipulated and humiliated in such a manner was difficult for her to accept calmly.


    Now, after hearing Meng Xiaochan¡¯s explanation and understanding the causes and consequences, she knew that the situation must have been extremely dangerous.


    Meng Xiaochan had no choice but to resort to this strategy.


    At least, through the recent humiliation, she felt that Lu Changsheng was truly sincere in healing her, improving her condition somewhat.


    If the healing continued like this daily, her injuries could recover by sixty to seventy percent in a few months.


    But to heal like this every day, would she not fall apart?


    No, even if he were made of iron, he couldn¡¯t keep healing her like this, could he?


    Wait, what am I even thinking about!?


    Nangong Mili gently closed her phoenix eyes, casting aside the distracting thoughts in her mind.


    After a brief chat with Meng Xiaochan and understanding her current situation, Nangong Mili took out spiritual medicine from her Storage Ring and ingested it. ?¨¤¦­?£Â§§?


    She began to meditate and heal herself.


    Now that she was awake, she naturally could heal herself and didn¡¯t need to rely entirely on Lu Changsheng.


    Elsewhere.


    ¡°Lu Lang, now that this Nascent Soul Immortal has woken up, it¡¯s not troublesome, is it?¡±


    Ling Zixiao asked Lu Changsheng through a voice transmission after seeing Nangong Mili start to meditate and recuperate.


    Even though they had the Lockheart Gu.


    She was still somewhat concerned about Nangong Mili¡¯s condition.


    After all, this was a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    Imposing and unattainable on ordinary days!


    Even if she was in a weakened state now, she should not be underestimated.


    ¡°What you said makes sense.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this, thought it made a lot of sense.


    Through the Lockheart Gu, he could roughly sense that the emotional bond between him and Nangong Mili was still very weak.


    Nowhere near as strong as the relationship between Meng Xiaochan and himself.


    Whether this thread of emotion could restrain Nangong Mili was truly uncertain.


    After all, Nangong Mili had already harbored the intention to kill him.


    Right away, he stood up and came in front of Nangong Mili.


    ¡°What are you going to do?¡±


    Dressed in a purple gauze skirt and with a graceful figure, the meditating Nangong Mili¡¯s heart jumped when she heard Lu Changsheng approaching, and her eyes flew open with a frigid expression, saying coldly.


    ¡°I promised Xiao Chan that I would heal you.¡±


    ¡°However, just to be safe, you need to establish a Heart Demon oath and sign a Spiritual Contract, ensuring that you will be honest during this time and not harbor any malice against me,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a faint smirk, looking at Nangong Mili¡¯s fierce facade.


    ¡°Scoundrel, who asked you to heal me!?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Nangong Mili¡¯s immediate recollection of the previous humiliation, when she was toyed with by Lu Changsheng, ignited her anger, and her eyes blazed with killing intent.


    During her meditation just now, she could still feel soreness all over her body, a dull pain in her lower body, making it difficult to calm her heart.


    ¡°Master¡­¡±


    Seeing this, Meng Xiaochan immediately stopped her master¡¯s arm and called out.


    Nangong Mili really wanted to act at this moment.


    She might be very weak, but she still had a few life-saving items.


    But Meng Xiaochan was still there.


    Lu Changsheng, after all, was her disciple¡¯s Dao companion.


    If she had a deadly confrontation with him, the most heartbroken and distressed would be Meng Xiaochan.


    Moreover, without her, it would be very difficult for Meng Xiaochan to escape the pursuit of the Heavenly Sword Sect, leave Jiang Country, and return to the Five Poisons Cult.


    It would be a matter of life and death!


    ¡°Hu!¡±


    Nangong Mili took a couple of deep breaths, her face cold as frost, and made the Heart Demon oath. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She swore that in the coming time, she would not take action against or harbor ill intent towards Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Good, and now this Spiritual Contract.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng took out the Spiritual Contract.


    ¡°You bastard, don¡¯t push too far!¡±


    The murderous look in Nangong Mili¡¯s eyes almost became palpable.


    She had already taken the Heart Demon oath, yet Lu Changsheng was still asking her to sign a Spiritual Contract; to her, this was nothing but naked humiliation!


    ¡°Lu Lang, don¡¯t worry, the master will definitely not harm you,¡± Meng Xiaochan looked up at Lu Changsheng, her eyes full of a pleading tone, speaking in a low and humble voice.


    Nangong Mili had already agreed not to take action against Lu Changsheng.


    Now that she had made the Heart Demon Oath, Meng Xiaochan also believed her master truly would not act against Lu Changsheng.

 Chapter 330: How Is There An Extra Child? (3)

    ¡°Fine.¡±Lu Changsheng, upon hearing Meng Xiaochan¡¯s words, did not insist.


    He felt that having this Heart Demon Oath was adequate.


    Moreover, his Spiritual Contract was only of the Second Rank.


    To Nangong Mili, the Nascent Soul Immortal, it might not even be useful.


    As long as Nangong Mili restored her cultivation level, she would have nothing to fear from such a Spiritual Contract.


    ¡­


    In the days that followed,


    Lu Changsheng provided daily healing to Nangong Mili, and on occasion, to Ling Zixiao as well.


    Updated by NovG¡ð.coNangong Mili was naturally very reluctant to receive such healing,


    but faced with Meng Xiaochan¡¯s earnest persuasions and considering that both her disciple and she were still facing the manhunt from the Heavenly Sword Sect, she had no choice but to comply helplessly.


    Thinking of recovering as soon as possible, and then leaving quickly.


    However, to maintain the last vestiges of dignity and pride deep in her heart, Nangong Mili always had her beautiful eyes tightly shut, almost as a dead person would, allowing Lu Changsheng to do as he wished.


    Seeing Nangong Mili¡¯s attitude, Lu Changsheng naturally would not coax her nicely and instead, would relentlessly tease her.


    After all, her appearance, her personality, as well as her status as a Nascent Soul Immortal, involuntarily stirred different thoughts in his heart.


    Thoughts like conquest, domination, training¡­


    Thus, every time during their dual cultivation, seeing Nangong Mili¡¯s breathtakingly beautiful and seductive face flush with crimson, holding back with all her might, with her snow-white teeth firmly biting her lips,


    and upon his teasing, occasionally letting out soul-stirring, light moans, Lu Changsheng felt extremely accomplished.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng discovered that when he teased Nangong Mili, causing her emotions to fluctuate greatly, the connection between their Lockheart Gu became noticeably tighter.


    However, despite the teasing, he did not delay the healing process.


    He too thought of resolving Nangong Mili¡¯s situation as soon as possible, and then heading home earlier.


    ¡­


    The night was like water, the moonlight like mist.


    After ending the dual cultivation healing session, Nangong Mili, with a coldly beautiful face, stepped into the spirit pool to cleanse her snow-white, jade-like skin. ?¨¢???¨º?


    As a Nascent Soul Immortal, having regained some mana, her body would be devoid of dust.


    But after every dual cultivation session, she would come to the spirit pool to scrub her body, which was as white as sheep-fat jade.


    As if through this method, she wanted to wash away the skin-to-skin blending, and the shame, humiliation, and resentment in her heart!


    Nangong Mili gently scrubbed her snow-white skin, feeling a bit of lingering pain in her private area.


    ¡°Damned bastard!¡±


    Her brows furrowed, and a flash of anger appeared in her narrow, clear phoenix eyes.


    As a Nascent Soul Immortal, even without having undergone body refinement, her physical body was extraordinary. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But that bastard deliberately lashed out at her with great force.


    As if he wanted to trample her to death.


    Making it so that even her Core Formation stage body could hardly bear such lashing.


    Causing her private area to always have a faint, lingering pain.


    She slightly raised her phoenix eyes, looking towards the shore at Lu Changsheng, who was meditating with closed eyes, handsome in appearance and distinguished in demeanor. Her heart trembled, and her seductive face was filled with shame and anger.


    Nangong Mili swore!


    She would return all the pain he had inflicted upon her, doubled!


    Just then, Nangong Mili¡¯s brows furrowed slightly.


    A rare seriousness appeared on her seductive and coldly beautiful face.


    Her palm, in the warm spring water, gently caressed her lower abdomen.


    In her narrow phoenix eyes, surprise, doubt, anger, shame, and disgust surfaced.


    ¡­


    ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s going on here?¡±


    ¡°How did a child come into the picture?¡±


    That day, after ending the dual cultivation, Lu Changsheng boredly scanned his system panel.


    But when he looked at the offspring section of his system panel, he was completely stunned.


    [Offspring: 153/154]


    The number of offspring indicated that he had one more unborn child.


    ¡°Where did this unborn child of mine come from?¡±


    ¡°`


    ¡°Could it be¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered in suspicion, his gaze shifting toward Nangong Mili and Ling Zixiao.


    During this period, he had only been intimate with the two of them.


    Therefore, the child could only belong to one of the two women.


    ¡°But dual cultivation usually doesn¡¯t lead to pregnancy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brow furrowed slightly.


    Logically speaking, the process of dual cultivation, where yin and yang converge, hardly ever results in pregnancy.


    Yet the system had notified him, and it definitely couldn¡¯t be false.


    ¡°Is it Nangong Mili, or Ling Zixiao?¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused internally, feeling that the likelihood of Nangong Mili being pregnant was greater.


    Because during this time, he had been dual cultivating with Nangong Mili every day.


    During which, it seems he had teased her, deliberately stopping the dual cultivation.


    Moreover, due to physical reasons, Ling Zixiao was extremely weak, making it difficult for her to conceive.


    ¡°You dog of a man, what are you staring at!?¡±


    In the spirit pool, Nangong Mili, who was cleansing her voluptuous body, saw Lu Changsheng staring blankly at her and lashed out with a majestic and enchanting face as cold as frost.


    She had never had a good attitude toward Lu Changsheng.


    Especially after regaining some of her strength, she had always been cold and harsh toward him.


    Faced with this, Lu Changsheng naturally didn¡¯t coddle her and always retorted tit for tat.


    Sometimes, Lu Changsheng even wondered if Nangong Mili was deliberately provoking him?


    So that he would¡­


    However, this time, faced with Nangong Mili¡¯s scolding, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t retort coldly as usual.


    Instead, his gaze was gentle, and he offered a mild smile.


    Although in Nangong Mili¡¯s heart he was detested and she wished she could tear him apart limb from limb,


    his handsome face and his smile, as soothing as a spring breeze, were like magnets that irresistibly drew her gaze and made her heart flutter involuntarily.


    Nangong Mili snorted coldly and, without looking at Lu Changsheng¡¯s face, closed her eyes as she washed her flawless, exquisite body.


    Ling Zixiao, standing nearby, watched the scene with a smile.


    There¡¯s a saying that goes: the player is blind, but the spectator sees clearly.


    As a spectator, she could clearly sense that Nangong Mili¡¯s attitude towards Lu Changsheng had changed significantly from the beginning.


    These changes might have gone unnoticed by Lu Changsheng,


    but Ling Zixiao saw them all clearly.


    She knew the effects of the Lockheart Gu were showing.


    However, in Ling Zixiao¡¯s eyes, apart from the Lockheart Gu, Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance and temperament played a significant role.


    This handsome face and extraordinary demeanor were very attractive.


    Not to mention anyone else, she herself was definitely one of them.


    If she had encountered Lu Changsheng looking ugly or mediocre when they first met, she would have never agreed to his method for resolving the Dragon Roar Physique.


    She would likely have hesitated for a long time, then traded a secret technique or attempted other methods.


    It¡¯s unimaginable that she would have agreed so decisively and become intimate with Lu Changsheng that very day.


    Ling Zixiao raised her arm, propped up her cheek, and quietly observed Lu Changsheng¡¯s peerless face.


    She thought that for someone like Lu Changsheng, attracting romantic attention was simply a matter of course.


    After all, in this world, all things have their beauty and ugliness.


    Most people love beauty and pursue it.


    Cultivators are no exception.


    How many cultivators have forsaken high-grade cultivation methods in favor of techniques that beautify and maintain their appearance?


    Or even when their resources were sparse, they still spent a considerable number of spirit stones on purchasing Spirit Pills for beauty and youth.


    ¡°Hmm, what are you looking at?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing that Ling Zixiao kept staring at him, chuckled lightly and approached to wrap his arms around her, wanting to see if she might be pregnant.


    Even though he guessed that Nangong Mili was the more likely one,


    it was also possible that Ling Zixiao was the one who was pregnant.

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    ¡°`¡°Lang Jun is so handsome, naturally I can never get enough of looking at you.¡±


    Ling Zixiao nestled into Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms very naturally, smiling faintly as she spoke.


    ¡°I find that the same is true for Zi Xiao.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and chuckled softly.


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    He then used his mana to warm and nourish Ling Zixiao¡¯s body and meridians, checking the condition of her body.


    Facing Lu Changsheng¡¯s examination, Ling Zixiao didn¡¯t mind.


    Her full yet pallid face gently rested against Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest, her body and mind relaxing, allowing him to check her over.


    Because her body had always been in a weak state, she couldn¡¯t help but feel insecure.


    During her intimate moments with Lu Changsheng, not only did she feel as comfortable as if bathed in the spring breeze,


    but she also felt a profound sense of security, utterly tranquil and peaceful.


    ¡°It seems that the child truly is Nangong Mili¡¯s.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had checked Ling Zixiao¡¯s body thoroughly but hadn¡¯t detected any signs of the new life being nurtured.


    His brow furrowed slightly, his thoughts complicated as he looked towards Nangong Mili in the spiritual pool.


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    Being able to get such a Nascent Soul Immortal pregnant, to bear his child, was naturally a surprise to him.


    After all, it¡¯s very difficult for cultivators of that level to have children.


    Once pregnant, the Spiritual Root Talent of the child would surely be extraordinary.


    But given Nangong Mili¡¯s temperamental nature, whether she would want the child was uncertain to him.


    Moreover, taking Nangong Mili home now would be quite troublesome.


    The Lockheart Gu only had a certain effect on Nangong Mili.


    It hadn¡¯t reached the extent it had with Meng Xiaochan.


    So, taking Nangong Mili home was not realistic.


    The likelihood that she would willingly go back with him was slim.


    Unless he used forceful methods.


    But now that she was to be the mother of his child, how could he possibly use forceful tactics, to commit such coercive actions.


    Moreover, once Nangong Mili was home and her injuries and strength recovered, he really had no way to restrain such a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    By then, it wouldn¡¯t be certain who held the say in his household.


    If the Nascent Soul Immortal felt displeased and set out to do something, he would be unable to stop her.


    Also, Nangong Mili¡¯s identity posed a big problem.


    She was the Heaven Spider Emissary of the Five Poisons Cult, one of the three great Demon Sects of Jin Kingdom!


    He didn¡¯t have any prejudices or discrimination against Demonic Path Cultivators.


    As long as she became the mother of his child, let alone the Demon Path, even if she were of the Demon Race, he would treat her no differently and still happily take her home! ?????????o?¦¢§§????


    But the problem was, Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan were currently being hunted and pursued by the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    Should her identity become exposed and tracked down, his entire family would face danger.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh within his heart.


    Looking at Nangong Mili in the spiritual pool, his heart was filled with complexity.


    He didn¡¯t know how to handle Nangong Mili¡¯s situation.


    If he didn¡¯t take her home, he felt uneasy.


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    Nangong Mili, bathing in the spiritual pool, keenly sensed Lu Changsheng looking at her.


    She turned her head and met his gaze.


    His look gave her chills down her spine and nearly made her skin crawl.


    Immediately, she snorted coldly, raised her slender hands lightly, and sacred light spread around her, as she donned a purple dress and walked on her gleaming feet back to the shore to sit in meditation and heal her injuries.


    When she closed her eyes, however, the image of Lu Changsheng¡¯s gaze and smile from earlier appeared in her mind.


    The chill in her heart was accompanied by an inexplicable favorable impression of Lu Changsheng, rousing indescribable feelings deep within her.


    ¡°Am I actually finding this damn man appealing!?¡±


    Nangong Mili frowned slightly, feeling as if she had lost her mind.


    To think she¡¯d find this despicable man inexplicably agreeable.


    Thinking of the humiliations Lu Changsheng had inflicted upon her these past days, her pale and enchanting face showed a trace of a cold and secluded frostiness.


    Suppressing the odd sensation inside her, she cursed the damned man inwardly!


    One day, she, Nangong Mili, would pay back every humiliation, every trampling, a hundredfold!


    ¡°Lu Lang, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, snuggling against Lu Changsheng, sensed his change in mood and softly inquired.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just suddenly feeling homesick.¡±


    Lu Changsheng placed his chin gently on Ling Zixiao¡¯s silky hair and spoke softly.


    Originally, when he set out, he and Lu Miaoge and others had agreed his trip would last at most a year.


    But time was delayed in Jiuxiao Immortal City because of the Li sisters and Ling Zixiao¡¯s matters.


    And now, time was further delayed due to Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan¡¯s affairs.


    In a few more days, this journey would reach a year.


    ¡°The Qingyun Region has been troubled by events related to the Demon Path, no longer as peaceful as before, having not gone back for so long, Sister Miaoge and the others must be worried.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly, longing to return home soon.


    He also thought of Qingyun Sect¡¯s conquest over the Xiahou Clan, which led to the destruction of many Foundation Establishment Families.


    Now that he had Ling Zixiao, the Array Master, he felt ready for everything, just missing the final element.


    Once back, he could find a suitable location for a Second Rank spiritual land and establish his own family.


    Providing his children with a much better environment for growth.


    ¡­


    The next day.


    Lu Changsheng, as usual, engaged in dual cultivation with Nangong Mili to heal their injuries.


    Now that he knew Nangong Mili was pregnant, he naturally couldn¡¯t play around with her as vigorously as before.


    His actions were extremely gentle, afraid of hurting her or the child.


    During the process, Lu Changsheng took the opportunity to check Nangong Mili for signs of pregnancy.


    But to his bewilderment, he couldn¡¯t sense any life aura of a fetus being nurtured within Nangong Mili.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was baffled.


    How come there was no child in Ling Zixiao¡¯s belly, and none in Nangong Mili¡¯s either?


    Could it be that the child was gone?


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    Lu Changsheng¡¯s Mental Spirit stirred slightly as he checked the system interface.[Offspring: 153/154]


    ¡°It¡¯s still there,¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the offspring section of the system interface.


    ¡°Could it be that she has only recently conceived and the life essence hasn¡¯t yet started to flourish?¡±


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    ¡°No, that¡¯s not right, if the system has displayed it, she must be pregnant.¡±


    ¡°Could it be¡­ she¡¯s hidden it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng silently guessed in his heart whether Nangong Mili had concealed the aura of her pregnancy.


    After all, as a Nascent Soul Immortal, once she became pregnant, she would undoubtedly notice it immediately.


    It¡¯s impossible for a Nascent Soul Immortal to be unaware of her own pregnancy.


    ¡°Wait a minute, if she didn¡¯t immediately get rid of the child after becoming pregnant, does that mean she¡¯s willing to give birth to this child?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart paused as he suddenly thought.


    Given Nangong Mili¡¯s character, if she didn¡¯t want the child, she would probably reject it as soon as she noticed.


    But I saw through the system yesterday that there was one more child.


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    Now that the child is still there, which means it hasn¡¯t been aborted, Nangong Mili doesn¡¯t seem to want to get rid of it for the time being. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If Nangong Mili is planning to keep this child, considering her personality, she wouldn¡¯t want others to know, especially not me¡ªthis also seems to make sense.


    With this thought, Lu Changsheng felt that things must be as he surmised.


    After all, Ling Zixiao would definitely not conceal such a matter from him.


    And it would be difficult to hide from his Divine Sense.


    But as a Nascent Soul Immortal, now somewhat recovered, Nangong Mili should find it not too difficult to hide the child in her womb from him.


    At this moment, Nangong Mili was also very bewildered and confused.


    What happened to Lu Changsheng today?


    Why has he suddenly changed his behavior?


    Every move he made was so tender it was uncharacteristic.


    Even his gaze upon her was filled with a gentle warmth, affectionate and loving, which sent chills down her spine and made her skin crawl.


    She couldn¡¯t help but remember the way Lu Changsheng looked at her last night, that gaze.


    It seemed that from that moment, the way he looked at her was somewhat off.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Could it be¡­ he knows?¡±


    Nangong Mili was puzzled and faintly guessed.


    But she felt it was unlikely.


    After all, as soon as this child showed signs of life, she concealed its aura immediately; how could Lu Changsheng have possibly sensed it?


    ¡°If he really knows¡­¡±


    At this moment, a few traces of irritability surged within Nangong Mili.


    Upon sensing the pregnancy, her first thought was to abort.


    Her disdain for Lu Changsheng was profound; how could she wish to have his offspring?


    But after much inner turmoil, she ultimately decided to have the child.


    One reason was the instinctive stir within her upon becoming a mother for the first time, a heart moved by compassion.


    Additionally, she grew up lonely, adopted from a young age by her master, who raised her as his own daughter.


    After her master passed away, she felt an aching solitude and missed those bygone days deeply.


    She wished to raise a daughter herself, like her master did for her.


    But her aversion to men was so intense.


    She naturally had no desire to seek someone out for the purpose of having a child.


    As for adopting a child, that depended on circumstances and was not something that could be forced.


    Therefore, upon meeting Meng Xiaochan and learning she was a descendant of her master, she took Meng Xiaochan as a disciple, treating her as her master once treated her. ?????????????¦¢¨§?


    This was why she, usually cold and unfeeling, was willing to make such sacrifice for Meng Xiaochan.


    Now, an unexpected child has brought her a sense of fulfillment.


    Therefore, after much contemplation, she decided to keep the child.


    But she definitely didn¡¯t want Lu Changsheng to know about this child.


    After all, this was her child, Nangong Mili¡¯s child; what did it have to do with that dog of a man, Lu Changsheng!


    To prevent Lu Changsheng from learning about the child,


    and to protect the child from any harm that the dog of a man, Lu Changsheng, might cause,


    she hid the child¡¯s signs of vitality and guarded it from the moment she became aware of the pregnancy.


    This would ensure that Lu Changsheng remained unaware of the child¡¯s existence.


    But now, Lu Changsheng¡¯s sudden change of behavior left her at a loss.


    She had the vague feeling that Lu Changsheng knew about the child, which could explain his dramatic transformation.


    This made her very restless.


    It even brought on the thought of not wanting the child anymore.


    Lu Changsheng tenderly healed Nangong Mili¡¯s wounds with his actions.


    He had harbored some ulterior motives towards Nangong Mili before, so he had never been considerate of her feelings.


    But now that she was the mother of his child, his attitude naturally changed.


    Thinking back on his past actions, Lu Changsheng felt quite ashamed.


    He thought to himself that as a man, why should he behave so pettily with her.


    He knew that during pregnancy, a woman¡¯s emotions can be quite unstable.


    If he annoyed her, and she took her frustrations out on the child, that would be terrible.


    Looking at the blushing, enchanting face of Nangong Mili, Lu Changsheng said tenderly, ¡°Mili, I have an Origin Source that can nurture the True Elixir, it might help you recover sooner.¡±


    As he spoke, Lu Changsheng wrapped his arms around her slender waist and transferred the Yin Yang Energies into Nangong Mili¡¯s body.


    His Yin Yang Energies had long since recovered.


    But Nangong Mili, on guard against him, was reluctant to open her Qi Ocean Core.


    Therefore, he could not use the Yin Yang Energies to nurture her True Elixir.


    Additionally, Lu Changsheng himself felt that the ability of the Yin Yang Energies to nurture the True Elixir was astonishing.


    He was temporarily unwilling to reveal this to Nangong Mili.


    Of course, he also harbored the thought of not wanting Nangong Mili to recover too quickly.

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    After all, he had speculated that Nangong Mili¡¯s early awakening was related to him nourishing her Nurturing Elixir with the Yin Yang Energies.If she recovered too quickly, it might affect the effectiveness of the Lockheart Gu. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Now that she had become the mother of his child, Lu Changsheng naturally had to put on a good show and gain her approval.


    He also wanted Nangong Mili to recover sooner.


    Otherwise, having injuries all the time wouldn¡¯t be good for the child in her belly.


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    ¡°Shua!¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s cheeks were flushed like sunset clouds, her beautiful eyes tightly shut, allowing Lu Changsheng to do as he pleased.


    But at that moment, under Lu Changsheng¡¯s gentle call of ¡®Mili,¡¯ her jade-like face slightly stiffened, and her heart trembled.


    Lu Changsheng calling her name so tenderly made her, seemingly lost in the clouds, look somewhat bewildered.


    How many years had it been.


    Apart from her master who always called her ¡®Little Mili,¡¯ no one else had addressed her with such intimacy ever since.


    Of course, bootlickers don¡¯t count.


    Now, being softly called by Lu Changsheng in such a tender voice, she felt incredibly close to Lu Changsheng in her bewilderment.


    ¡°You dog of a man, don¡¯t call me like that!¡±


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    Nangong Mili quickly suppressed her tumultuous thoughts, opened her hazy beautiful eyes, her cheeks reddened with embarrassment and anger, and she said angrily.


    ¡°Alright, alright, alright.¡±


    Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t annoyed.


    He knew the Lockheart Gu was already having a certain effect on Nangong Mili.


    He just needed to maintain the right level, progress gradually, and naturally, he would be able to melt Nangong Mili¡¯s heart.


    After speaking, he looked at Nangong Mili¡¯s beautifully angry cheeks, leaned in close, and captured her tender and dewy lips.


    Nangong Mili, with her lips captured by Lu Changsheng, had a bewildered look in her eyes, a difficult-to-suppress throbbing arising in her heart.


    As the invasion to her mouth startled her, Nangong Mili suddenly reacted, immediately struggling to push Lu Changsheng away, her eyes filled with resentment as she angrily said, ¡°You dog of a man, don¡¯t touch me! Get out once the dual cultivation is done!¡±


    ¡°Alright, alright, alright, I¡¯ve just transferred in the Origin Source and I¡¯m a bit weak; Mili, you go ahead and refine this Origin Source first.¡±


    Lu Changsheng quietly held Nangong Mili¡¯s graceful body in his arms, whispered in her ear on the side of her cheek.


    This voice full of doting tenderness, the intimate address, and his hot breath in her sensitive ear made her whole body go limp, her body trembling uncontrollably, her heart throbbing, with an indescribable meaning. ????????¨º?


    Feeling the burning warmth of the man¡¯s body temperature tight against her skin, Nangong Mili even felt that she and Lu Changsheng were as close as a couple deep in love.


    Her gorgeous cheeks were cold and taut, her eyes flashing with embarrassment and anger, wanting to continue to berate Lu Changsheng, to tell him to go away.


    But the next moment,


    the Yin Yang Energies swam towards her Qi Ocean Core like little fish.


    She could sense that these little yin yang fish were very mysterious,


    as if they were implicitly in accordance with some natural law of the universe.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Nangong Mili was astonished, not expecting Lu Changsheng to actually offer her such an Origin Source for healing.


    With a slight throbbing in her heart, she opened up her Qi Ocean Core.


    And saw that, as soon as the Yin Yang Energies entered the Qi Ocean Core, they began to circle around her True Elixir.


    Strands of mysterious Dao rhythm spilled, slowly nurturing her True Elixir.


    Nangong Mili quietly experienced the Dao rhythm within.


    But this Dao rhythm was very mysterious.


    Even she could not comprehend it all at once.


    She only knew that this yin yang Origin Source was obviously beneficial to her True Elixir.


    In her heart, she was even more amazed that Lu Changsheng would gift her such an Origin Source to nurture her True Elixir.


    For a long time,


    the Yin Yang Energies were completely consumed.


    Nangong Mili could clearly sense that her True Elixir had significantly recovered.


    She estimated that she would need only four or five more sessions to recover seventy to eighty percent of her strength.


    But she knew that drawing upon such Origin Source would certainly consume a great deal of Lu Changsheng¡¯s energy.


    Thus, she felt embarrassed and couldn¡¯t bring herself to make such a request.


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng was still holding her, and even beginning to get restless with his hands, Nangong Mili¡¯s face was covered with frost as she said coldly, ¡°Now that we¡¯re done dual cultivating, get lost and stay away from me.¡±


    ¡°Let me hold you a little longer¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured softly.


    ¡°Scumbag man, get the hell away from me!¡±


    The chills in Nangong Mili¡¯s heart surged under Lu Changsheng¡¯s tone, and she felt goosebumps all over, almost unbearable.


    Mana surged through her body, and she pushed Lu Changsheng away.


    Then, her body was enveloped in the glow of dawn, as she customarily entered the spiritual pool to cleanse her jade-like body.


    ¡°Damn it, it seems it¡¯s not going to be easy to conquer her,¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood up, dusted himself off, put on his clothes, and didn¡¯t seem to mind Nangong Mili¡¯s actions.


    He just took it as letting her vent her anger.


    After all, she hadn¡¯t hit him too hard.


    Not far away, Ling Zixiao and Meng Xiaochan exchanged glances, confused.


    They didn¡¯t understand what was going on with Lu Changsheng today.


    Was he on the wrong medication or what?


    Why had his temperament suddenly changed so drastically?


    They knew how Lu Changsheng had treated Nangong Mili before; they had seen it all with their own eyes.


    But in the next moment, Ling Zixiao had a realization.


    She figured that Lu Changsheng had deliberately been harsh to Nangong Mili before.


    Now that the Lockheart Gu was showing some effect, he had started with a gentle approach.


    She had to admit to herself that Lu Changsheng¡¯s gentle tactics were indeed hard to resist.


    Back when she was with Lu Changsheng, his sweet talk had left her weak and her heart fluttering.


    ¡­


    In the spiritual pool, Nangong Mili¡¯s palm gently caressed her lower abdomen.


    The more she thought about it, the more irritable she felt that Lu Changsheng was aware of her pregnancy.


    If this damned man kept pestering her because of the child, coming after the child every day, what would she do?


    ¡°Hmph, this is Nangong Mili¡¯s child, what does it have to do with him!¡±


    ¡°If he dares to disturb me and my child, I¡¯ll make sure he regrets it!¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s slender eyebrows raised, her phoenix eyes shone with a cold brilliance.


    So what if Lu Changsheng knew!


    Could he possibly disturb her and take away the child?


    The fact that she hadn¡¯t sought him out to trouble him and suppressed him in the Gu pit was already an act of great kindness.


    Would he dare to fight with her over the child?


    However, thinking about Lu Changsheng¡¯s recent change of attitude, Nangong Mili felt that he wasn¡¯t so bad after all, at least he seemed quite responsible.


    Upon discovering the child, his demeanor had completely shifted 360 degrees; he was not an unfeeling person.


    But the next moment, Nangong Mili also remembered how Lu Changsheng had previously humiliated and trampled on her.


    Now that there was a child, his attitude had changed; wasn¡¯t she less important to him than a child?


    His recent gentleness towards her, was it all because of the child, and not for her?


    Damned man!!!


    Huh? What am I thinking about!?


    Who cares about his attitude towards me, let him do whatever he wants.


    The humiliation he had inflicted on her before, even if he tries to ingratiate himself with her now, she won¡¯t let it go so easily!


    Nangong Mili¡¯s bewitching and radiant cheeks were cold as frost, her slender phoenix eyes filled with clarity.

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    In the blink of an eye, more than half a month had passed.During these days, Lu Changsheng did a good deed every day, healing Nangong Mili¡¯s injuries.


    Through the system panel, seeing that the child was always there, he also set his mind at ease.


    He knew that this female Demon Head was willing to leave the child behind.


    This made him feel increasingly positive about Nangong Mili.


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    However, Nangong Mili¡¯s attitude toward Lu Changsheng remained cold and harsh, without a trace of warmth.


    She would often call him a dog of a man, telling him to beat it, sometimes even lashing out physically.


    Ling Zixiao and Meng Xiaochan were both astounded that Lu Changsheng could face such treatment without a hint of annoyance; instead, he always had a warm and smiling face.


    This made them both somewhat doubt whether Lu Changsheng had some particular fetish.


    On this day, the Yin Yang Energies of Lu Changsheng¡¯s Dao Foundation had recovered.


    The speed of recovery for the Yin Yang Energies was related to his condition.


    In a place where the Spiritual Energy was thin, having to dual cultivate every day to heal, the recovery rate of the Yin Yang Energies was naturally much slower.


    But Nangong Mili¡¯s injuries were gradually healing, and her strength was returning.


    The dual cultivation was no longer one-sided healing.


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    During the dual cultivation, Lu Changsheng also gained many benefits.


    Moreover, because of the Yin Yang Energies, he swallowed and refined Nangong Mili¡¯s Profound Yin Jade Liquid.


    This made the effects of their dual cultivation very good.


    It was much better than when he cultivated with Lu Miaoge or Ling Zixiao.


    But it was still inferior to Xiao Xiyue.


    Lu Changsheng guessed that this should be an additional effect of his Dao Foundation.


    Because the Yin Yang Energies merged with Nangong Mili¡¯s Spiritual Body Origin, her Profound Yin Charm Body granted him an extra bonus.


    In the future, once Ling Zixiao¡¯s body has recovered, and he integrates more of the Dragon Roar Origin, the effect would presumably be excellent.


    After the dual cultivation ended, Lu Changsheng transferred the scorching hot Yin Yang Energies to Nangong Mili.


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s beautiful eyes were tightly closed, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, as she channeled the Yin Yang Energies to nurture her True Elixir.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    After the True Elixir was nurtured by the Yin Yang Energies, Nangong Mili suddenly discovered that the surface of her True Elixir was now marked with a hint of golden pattern. §²?¦­?B§§????


    This bit of golden pattern was almost imperceptible.


    But as the owner, she was acutely aware of it.


    And she realized what it was.


    ¡°Golden Core Charm!¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s radiant and enchanting face paused, her heart like tumultuous waves crashing within. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Origin Source Lu Changsheng had transferred to her had actually nurtured a speck of Golden Core Charm on her True Elixir.


    Although it was just a speck, barely noticeable,


    If it continued like this, day after day, did it not mean that one day, her Fourth Grade True Elixir might transform into a Superior Gold Core!


    ¡°Superior Gold Core!¡±


    Nangong Mili was incredibly shocked.


    She was able to attain a Fourth Grade True Elixir partly due to her Profound Yin Charm Body and also because she had rather good fortune.


    But now, her Spiritual Root and Profound Yin Charm Body were almost of no help in breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage.


    Without great fortune, even with a Fourth Grade True Elixir, progressing to Nascent Soul would be immensely difficult, nearly hopeless.


    Yet at this moment, this speck of Golden Core Charm gave her hope of advancing to the Nascent Soul.


    If her True Elixir could transform into a Superior Gold Core, then she would have a twenty to thirty percent certainty of ascending to the Nascent Soul.


    Though a twenty to thirty percent chance might seem low,


    For advancing from Core Formation to Nascent Soul, this chance was already exceptionally high.


    Involuntarily, Nangong Mili glanced at Lu Changsheng.


    She found that she was becoming increasingly pleased with what she saw in him.


    And she didn¡¯t even know when she had started no longer resisting the idea of dual cultivation and close contact with him.


    ¡°Could it be that I¡¯ve fallen for this dog of a man?¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s heart trembled lightly, her inner turmoil peaking, a wave of unprecedented panic flooding her.


    Although she admitted that Lu Changsheng was exceedingly handsome and his temperament was ethereal, which she found quite satisfying,


    How could Nangong Mili, who was above such vulgarity, fall for someone like that?


    Moreover, in the past days, Lu Changsheng had played with her in every way possible, humiliating and trampling upon her.


    She had wanted nothing more than to slash him thousands of times, to kill him and be done with it.


    How could she inexplicably start liking this dog of a man?


    ¡°Dog of a man, get lost from my sight.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng looking at her with tender eyes, Nangong Mili¡¯s eyes, misty as smoke, flitted with a trace of panic.


    She instantly furrowed her brows, mana surged within her, and she pushed Lu Changsheng away.


    But the icy and sharp tone carried a hint of softness and charm.


    ¡°Sigh, women.¡±


    ¡°The moment the skirt is lifted, they turn their faces and become unrecognizable.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and sighed.


    He didn¡¯t take Nangong Mili¡¯s attitude to heart.


    After all, they had only been together for a little over a month.


    He didn¡¯t believe that, after everything that had happened, Nangong Mili would be hopelessly in love with him.


    If he had to be honest, were it not for the Lockheart Gu, Lu Changsheng felt that given Nangong Mili¡¯s character, she would have truly attacked him long ago.


    Instead of merely cursing and scolding him as she did now.


    However, in his eyes, her attitude toward him had already improved a lot over time.


    At least her behavior toward him was no longer so resistant.


    In a moment of passion, she would even be somewhat cooperative.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Nangong Mili, upon hearing Lu Changsheng speak in such a manner, glared at him with deadly intent in her eyes.


    Her entire being radiated the commanding aura of a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    Only, her appearance was too enchanting and alluring,


    And at the moment, still flushed with the afterglow, she appeared not at all imposing in the eyes of Lu Changsheng.


    His only thought was to conquer, possess, ravage, dominate, and train her.


    Nevertheless, the profound and ocean-deep auras made Lu Changsheng feel weighed down,


    As if a great mountain were pressing down upon him.


    ¡°Is this the strength of a Nascent Soul Immortal, merely the aura is so domineering!¡±

 Chapter 335: Golden Core Charm, Departure! (2)

    Lu Changsheng was astonished by the terrifying strength of Nangong Mili.One must know, her injuries have not yet fully healed, and her power is far from recovered.


    If it were her heyday, she probably wouldn¡¯t need to lift a finger.


    Just the imposing aura of her Core Formation would have been enough to suppress him.


    ¡°The difference in strength between Foundation Establishment and Core Formation is even greater than that between Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment.¡±


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    ¡°No wonder the effect of the Profound Origin Bead is enough to make a peak Qi Refinement cultivator comparable to Foundation Establishment, but it only makes a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator comparable to a False Core.¡±


    ¡°There is an insurmountable chasm between a False Elixir and a True Elixir!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, ignored this aura, and returned to sit and chat with Ling Zixiao at one side.


    Ling Zixiao and Meng Xiaochan were already used to the dynamic between Lu Changsheng and Nangong Mili.


    After all, the two had been bickering non-stop for some time.


    However, Ling Zixiao still felt quite upset by the situation.


    She thought, ¡°My lord performs dual cultivation to heal you, and you still put on such an attitude.¡±


    Nascent Soul Immortal is really so great, huh?!


    But since Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t say anything, she couldn¡¯t say much either.


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    Besides, Nangong Mili would not seriously hurt Lu Changsheng, but the same might not apply to her.


    ¡­


    Time ticked by bit by bit.


    These days, Nangong Mili was becoming increasingly anxious in her heart.


    She felt she might truly have fallen for Lu Changsheng.


    It wasn¡¯t just that Lu Changsheng was becoming more and more pleasing to the eye.


    Deep down, she actually wanted to draw closer to him.


    When close to him, she felt a sense of peace and comfort like never before.


    She thought if she could keep this up, it would be quite nice.


    These inexplicable thoughts spread through her mind, making Nangong Mili extremely panicked.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Nangong Mili couldn¡¯t help but wonder if she had been affected by some Bewitching Technique or her Mental Spirit was influenced.


    Or if Lu Changsheng had used some technique on her during their dual cultivation.


    Otherwise, why would she feel like this?


    She was very clear about her own character.


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    Even if she were to take a fancy to someone, it couldn¡¯t possibly be like this!


    Night fell.


    This day, after the dual cultivation ended, Nangong Mili¡¯s mind was full of chaotic thoughts, and her restless heart couldn¡¯t calm down.


    She felt she had been deeply affected by Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°No, I can¡¯t go on like this!¡±


    Nangong Mili took a deep breath, suppressing the complexity and turmoil of her emotions.


    She looked towards Meng Xiaochan at one side.


    She decided to take Meng Xiaochan and leave.


    She felt she could no longer be with Lu Changsheng.


    The inexplicable fondness and heart palpitations she felt towards Lu Changsheng filled her with immense fear.


    She, Nangong Mili, even if she were to like a man, wouldn¡¯t be so sentimental and lose herself for him!


    ¡°Xiao Chan, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Nangong Mili transmitted her voice to Meng Xiaochan.


    ¡°Ah, Master, where to?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan opened her eyes wide in surprise upon hearing this.


    ¡°Now that your master has recovered, we can prepare to leave,¡± Nangong Mili declared.


    Today, Lu Changsheng used the Yin Yang Energies to nurture her True Elixir.


    Which had allowed her strength to recover by about three or four tenths.


    Though she had only regained three or four tenths of her strength,


    as long as she didn¡¯t encounter someone like Yun Jianfeng, a Golden Core True Person, she still had a chance to escape.


    So much time had passed, and Yun Jianfeng couldn¡¯t possibly have stayed outside indefinitely.


    Once back at the border, people from the Five Poisons Cult would surely come to her aid.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Meng Xiaochan¡¯s teeth nibbled on her lips, her delicate face showing struggle.


    During this time, she had already made up her mind.


    She planned to stay by Lu Changsheng¡¯s side for the rest of her life.


    Otherwise, there was no way she could repay the immense favor Lu Changsheng had done in curing her master.


    But now, her master was planning to take her away.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Nangong Mili saw Meng Xiaochan looking troubled and furrowed her brows.


    ¡°Master, unable to repay the kindness Lu Lang has shown, Xiao Chan had made up her mind to stay by his side; please grant this wish,¡± Meng Xiaochan said with her lips lightly bitten. ????¨¤N?????§¦?


    ¡°What!!!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Nangong Mili, seeing the state of her disciple, was filled with a surge of shock and anger, and even a hint of horror!


    There¡¯s a saying that no one knows a daughter better than her mother.


    Having spent so many years together in a relationship akin to mother and daughter,


    Nangong Mili knew her disciple¡¯s personality very well.


    Normally whimsical,


    but at her core, she had the heart of the Demon Path, showing disdain for men.


    Yet now, when she was planning to take her back, her disciple was expressing a desire to accompany Lu Changsheng.


    What did this mean?


    Abandoning the Great Dao?!


    It should be known that though this mission had ended in failure, no blame could be placed on her and her disciple.


    The main issue lay with the defeat of the Five Poisons Cult and the Heavenly Corpse Sect at the hands of Li Duanxuan.


    As such, on the return trip, according to their contributions and merits, she could apply for the Heart-Eating Gu for Meng Xiaochan.


    With the Heart-Eating Gu, Meng Xiaochan¡¯s Myriad Poisons Devouring Heart Technique could reach great success.


    There was hope for her Core Formation in the future!


    But at this moment, Meng Xiaochan was giving up going back, ready to stay by Lu Changsheng¡¯s side.


    This left Nangong Mili feeling incredibly angry and horrified.


    Thinking about her own inexplicable emotions and affection for Lu Changsheng,


    and now seeing her disciple¡¯s feelings for Lu Changsheng even stronger than her own, as if bewitched!


    At this moment, Nangong Mili was almost certain something was wrong with her!


    Her narrow and captivating eyes turned towards Lu Changsheng, a trace of murderous intent flickering within.


    She pondered whether to kill Lu Changsheng to eliminate future troubles.


    Considering how she felt at the moment and Meng Xiaochan¡¯s state, it was truly making her panic.


    But as soon as the thought arose, her heart started racing uncontrollably, the inner turmoil caused a faint pain, signaling she couldn¡¯t do it.


    Unbidden, memories of the past days¡ªLu Changsheng¡¯s tenderness, smiles, and affection¡ªflooded her mind, dissipating her intent to kill.


    But the more she felt this way, the more panicked and horrified Nangong Mili became, knowing that something was seriously wrong with her.

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    ¡°`¡°Go!¡±


    Nangong Mili immediately suppressed her emotions, took on her master¡¯s authority, and planned to take Meng Xiaochan away with her.


    ¡°Hmm? Are you planning to leave?¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and looked toward Nangong Mili, who was pulling Meng Xiaochan along.


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    He could tell Nangong Mili was intending to leave.


    Moreover, he faintly felt that the emotional bond between Nangong Mili and himself was wavering.


    It meant that Nangong Mili was struggling to break free from the influence of the Lockheart Gu.


    ¡°It seems, the Lockheart Gu still struggles to fully bind a Nascent Soul Immortal,¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed slightly in his heart.


    He knew the Lockheart Gu was yet unable to silently and subtly affect Nangong Mili.


    He looked at Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan, saying, ¡°Mili, Xiao Chan, are you preparing to leave?¡±


    Nangong Mili trembled at his words.


    Her expression was majestic and enchantingly beautiful as she looked at Lu Changsheng, her phoenix eyes slightly narrowed, and she said indifferently, ¡°What, do you intend to stop me?¡±


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    With her words, an imposing aura began to rise around her.


    Although she had made a Heart Demon Oath not to harm Lu Changsheng,


    if Lu Changsheng dared to stop her, even at the risk of Heart Demon backlash, she would strike him down.


    ¡°How much of your strength has recovered?¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched Nangong Mili, quietly thoughtful, and then asked.


    He knew that he couldn¡¯t stop Nangong Mili from leaving.


    Moreover, he had no intention of taking Nangong Mili back home.


    It wasn¡¯t realistic.


    Nor did he have the conditions to do so.


    However, Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan were currently wanted and pursued by the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    If their strength wasn¡¯t sufficient, trying to return to the Jin Kingdom could be very dangerous.


    ¡°Thirty percent.¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s voice was calm and indifferent.


    It lacked the usual seductive charm.


    And also the cold sharpness of frost.


    ¡°Thirty percent?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this,


    knew that with this level of strength, as long as she didn¡¯t encounter a Nascent Soul Immortal, she wouldn¡¯t have much of a problem.


    Although he had thoughts of continuing to heal Nangong Mili,


    by the looks of it, Nangong Mili didn¡¯t seem to want to continue this way.


    Regarding this, Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t force her.


    And he couldn¡¯t force her either.


    Moreover, he himself was in a hurry to return home.


    From here back to Qingzhu Mountain, the journey would still take two to three months.


    To ensure Nangong Mili¡¯s complete recovery, he estimated that it would require staying here for several more months, or even a year and a half.


    By that time, his family would definitely be worried about him.


    After some thought, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mana surged within him.


    A gray bead shrouded in mist appeared in his hand.


    It was the Misty Sky Bead.


    Although Nangong Mili had recovered thirty percent of her strength,


    her body possessed the Profound Yin Alluring Body, her charm unrivaled.


    Even if she were to change her appearance, she would still attract attention.


    The disguise offered by the Misty Sky Bead, impenetrable even to Nascent Soul Immortals, could help Nangong Mili change her appearance and conceal her magic aura, ????????????????


    aiding in her escape from Jiang Country.


    This was currently, the most he could do for Nangong Mili.


    ¡°This bead is called ¡®Misty Sky,¡¯ and it has the Misty Sky Illusion Ability,¡±


    ¡°It can not only change one¡¯s appearance and conceal one¡¯s magic aura but also completely disguise someone as another person.¡±


    ¡°Such a disguise, even average Nascent Soul Immortals would find hard to see through,¡±


    Lu Changsheng told Nangong Mili, as he spoke.


    In the meantime, he activated the Misty Sky Bead, his appearance, body shape, voice, and magic aura constantly changing.


    ¡°Misty Sky Bead? Even Golden Cores find it hard to see through the disguise?¡±


    Nangong Mili, seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s changing face, body shape, voice, and magic aura, narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly.


    She scanned him with her Divine Sense.


    Indeed, she couldn¡¯t find any flaws in his disguise.


    ¡°`


    This surprised Nangong Mili.


    She faintly guessed the reason why Lu Changsheng suddenly spoke to her about this.


    ¡°This Misty Sky Bead should be of some help to you,¡±


    After Lu Changsheng finished speaking, he erased his imprint on the Misty Sky Bead and threw it directly to Nangong Mili.


    Nangong Mili¡¯s exquisitely enchanting face paused in astonishment.


    Looking at the Misty Sky Bead in front of her, her heart welled with emotions that were difficult to articulate, and her gaze turned distant.


    From the simple demonstration Lu Changsheng had just performed, she had already perceived the power of the Misty Sky Bead.


    She knew it was an extremely rare and precious treasure.


    Yet at this moment, Lu Changsheng was giving it to her so readily.


    Deep down, however, she didn¡¯t wish to have any entanglement with Lu Changsheng any longer.


    ¡°Take it,¡±


    ¡°And you don¡¯t need to hurry to leave.¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t want to stay with me for long, I can leave now, and you can continue to heal here,¡± Lu Changsheng said, looking at the changing expression on Nangong Mili¡¯s face.


    Without waiting for Nangong Mili to respond,


    he took out a stack of talismans from his storage bag.


    All of these were Second Rank Talismans.


    ¡°Xiao Chan, keep these talismans close to you and take good care of your master,¡± Lu Changsheng stepped forward, handed the talismans to Meng Xiaochan, and said warmly.


    Meng Xiaochan looked at the talismans and, hearing his words, paused slightly, not understanding the meaning behind his words.


    Although her master was in a weakened state,


    and her injuries had not yet recovered,


    surely there was no need for her to take care of her, right?


    Biting her red lips and lowering her phoenix eyes with a face that shifted between cloudy and clear, Nangong Mili understood upon hearing these words that Lu Changsheng knew she was pregnant.


    Otherwise, he would never have said such things.


    Although she didn¡¯t know how Lu Changsheng found out about her pregnancy,


    after spending some time together, through the Yin Yang Energies, the Misty Sky Bead, and her own and Meng Xiaochan¡¯s situation, she realized profoundly that Lu Changsheng was not simple.


    It was plausible that he had some special method of detection.


    ¡°Xiao Chan, keep this Yin Yang Sensing Talisman. When I have time, I will come to Jin Kingdom to visit you,¡±


    ¡°Of course, if you ever come to Jiang Country, you can also come to see me,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing Meng Xiaochan¡¯s reluctance to leave him and her unwillingness to return with Nangong Mili,


    knew he could not suggest Meng Xiaochan stay while sending Nangong Mili back alone.


    If he dared to do so, Nangong Mili would definitely explode.


    Having said that, he gently embraced Meng Xiaochan.


    Then he turned towards Ling Zixiao and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go, Zi Xiao.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Ling Zixiao, witnessing this scene, even though she did not understand what it all meant,


    felt that something must have happened between Lu Changsheng and Nangong Mili.


    Otherwise, Lu Changsheng would not have acted as he did.


    She faintly guessed it had something to do with the drastic change in Lu Changsheng¡¯s attitude towards Nangong Mili from before.


    ¡°Miss Meng, these are the ¡®Inverted Five Element Formation¡¯ and ¡®Minor Sky Veil Formation¡¯ array plates and instructions on how to use them,¡± Ling Zixiao took out two array plates and a jade slip from her storage bag,


    which were precisely for the formations set up here.


    ¡°Thank you, Miss Ling,¡± Meng Xiaochan accepted the array plates and thanked her.


    Then the two boarded the spirit boat,


    ¡°Mili, Xiao Chan, take care on your way. We shall meet again,¡± Lu Changsheng looked towards Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan, took a deep breath, and said.


    ¡°Lu Lang, until we meet again,¡± Meng Xiaochan looked at Lu Changsheng, her eyes filled with reluctance, and spoke as she bit her lips.


    Nangong Mili¡¯s expression continually changed, revealing a look as if she had words to say but halted.


    Eventually, she suppressed the sourness in her heart along with various other emotions, closed her phoenix eyes gently, and chose not to look at Lu Changsheng as she sat down to meditate nearby.


    ¡°Mm,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded, taking another glance at Nangong Mili by his side,


    Then the spirit boat ¡®whooshed¡¯ and turned into a beam of light, shooting into the sky.


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 Chapter 337: Meng Xiaochan: Master, its the Lockheart Gu

    The moonlight was like frost, and a gentle breeze blew softly.At the top of Spirit Pond Mountain, there was a serene tranquility.


    Only the pine trees not far away swayed gently, making a rustling sound.


    Yet this sound carried a certain solitude and desolation.


    No one knew how much time had passed.


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    Nangong Mili slowly opened her eyes.


    Previously, when facing Lu Changsheng, her heart pounded uncontrollably.


    Love, murderous intent, tenderness, anger, and bitterness surged, making it impossible for her to face Lu Changsheng directly.


    Her whole being seemed overwhelmed by a flood, leaving her struggling to free herself.


    Now, as Lu Changsheng had departed, her heart gradually calmed down.


    ¡°Xiao Chan, tell me, what¡¯s going on between you and that dog¡­ Lu Changsheng?¡±


    Nangong Mili looked at her disciple with a complex expression and spoke.


    ¡°Master¡­¡±


    Meng Xiaochan, upon hearing her master¡¯s words, turned pale.


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    She knew her master had become aware of the Lockheart Gu matter.


    Her teeth bit tightly on her lower lip, almost to the point of drawing blood, her delicate frame trembling, stuttering without speaking.


    ¡°Sigh!¡±


    Nangong Mili quietly watched her disciple.


    Seeing Meng Xiaochan like this, she let out a deep sigh.


    Her heart was certain there was something wrong with Lu Changsheng.


    Her love for Lu Changsheng must have been manipulated by some means.


    And Meng Xiaochan must know something about it.


    But she had been influenced by Lu Changsheng even more so.


    Otherwise, she would not show such a demeanor.


    ¡°Get some rest.¡±


    Nangong Mili glanced at her disciple, remained silent, and closed her eyes again.


    Meng Xiaochan saw a fleeting disappointment in her master¡¯s eyes.


    It was like a knife twisted in her heart; she bit down on her lips firmly enough to draw fresh blood.


    Her heart quivered as she faced a choice between her master and Lu Changsheng.


    Finally, she spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, her complexion pale as paper, and uttered a single sentence.


    ¡°Master, it¡¯s the Lockheart Gu¡­¡±


    ¡­


    In the night sky, a Spirit Boat streaked under the moonlight.


    On the boat stood a man and a woman.


    The man had a handsome face and a tall figure, dressed in a long robe of green, his aura detached from the mundane world.


    Like an orchid or a dignified mountain, he inspired awe in those who saw him.


    The woman was beautiful, with her hair coiffed up, wearing a light blue dress, graceful and dignified.


    Her face was pale and devoid of color, making her appear voluptuous and frail.


    But her beautiful eyes were as clear as autumn water, lucid and spirited, commanding respect from anyone who saw her.


    ¡°My lord¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao noticed that Lu Changsheng was somewhat troubled and gently took his hand.


    Although she did not know the situation between Lu Changsheng and Nangong Mili,


    she knew that Lu Changsheng was bothered by this matter.


    ¡°Could it be that my lord has fallen for Nangong Mili?¡±


    Ling Zixiao guessed in her heart.


    Aside from that reason, she really couldn¡¯t figure out why Lu Changsheng had such a change of attitude towards Nangong Mili.


    But falling for Nangong Mili would be normal.


    After all, her beauty and charm were enough to move even her, another woman, to fondness and adoration.


    Every time Lu Changsheng was intimate with Nangong Mili, she couldn¡¯t help but marvel at how a woman as beautiful as Nangong Mili could exist in this world. §²???????¨§????


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    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held Ling Zixiao¡¯s hand and gave a slight smile.


    He was not saddened by matters concerning Nangong Mili,


    but the separation had made him a bit sentimental.


    He felt his own power was still too weak.


    One woman was carrying his child, the other had deep feelings for him,


    yet at that moment, facing pursuit and assassination from the Heavenly Sword Sect, he could only leave it up to fate.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Ling Zixiao, seeing that Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t speak of his troubles, did not ask further and simply responded softly.


    Then, holding his hand, they stood side by side on the Spirit Boat.


    ¡­


    A major event recently occurred in the Qingyun Region.


    Xiahou Yunie transformed into a Demon Cultivator and wreaked havoc everywhere.


    He had destroyed the Feng Family Fortress overnight.


    This fortress was home to a Foundation Establishment Clan.


    The clan had three Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators.


    Although one Foundation Establishment Ancestor had fallen during the previous campaign against the Xiahou Clan,


    there were still two Foundation Establishment Ancestors in the clan.


    The strength and heritage of their family were extraordinary.


    But such a Foundation Establishment Clan was annihilated overnight by a Demon Cultivator.


    This news instantly caused widespread panic across the entire Qingyun Region.


    Especially the families that had participated in the Qingyun Sect¡¯s campaign against the Xiahou Clan,


    they all feared retaliatory strikes against their own clans by Xiahou Yunie, now a Demon Cultivator.


    In these times, all families and marketplaces were on high alert, conducting rigorous patrols.


    After all, if the Feng Family Fortress could be destroyed overnight, it surely indicated an issue within the family itself.


    Otherwise, not even a False Core powerhouse could breach and obliterate a cultivation family in one night.


    In Qingzhu Valley, the Lu Family,


    ¡°Miaoge, has there been any news from Changsheng?¡±


    Lu Yuanding inquired of his daughter Lu Miaoge.


    Due to the affair with Lu Miao Feng some time ago, Lu Miaoge had not returned to the Red Leaf Valley Market and had stayed at the family stronghold.


    Not only was the family anxious over the long absence of Lu Changsheng, but the house¡¯s backyard also needed Lu Miaoge to calm the people¡¯s spirits.


    ¡°No.¡±


    Lu Miaoge, hearing this, pursed her lips and shook her head gently, feeling somewhat downhearted.


    Lu Changsheng had been away for a year and three months now.


    His prolonged absence naturally caused her worry.


    Moreover, with the issue of Xiahou Monie, the whole Qingyun Region was feeling uneasy.


    And Lu Changsheng was usually quite prompt.


    If he said a year, it was usually a year.


    But now, it had been over a year, and he had yet to return, a fact that made her uneasy.

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    ¡°`¡°Ah.¡±


    Lu Yuanding sighed softly upon hearing this.


    On one hand, he asked about this matter because the family was not in a good situation and hoped that Lu Changsheng, the Second Grade Talisman Master, would return home soon to take his place in the family.


    On the other hand, it was also because he was concerned about Lu Changsheng¡¯s well-being.


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    After all, the cultivation world was now restive, and Lu Changsheng was not safe out there.


    ¡°Miaoge, Xiahou Monie is currently causing chaos everywhere.¡±


    ¡°With the elder ancestor injured, should the Xiahou Family launch an attack, our family will undoubtedly be unable to resist and face annihilation.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, the elder ancestor and I have discussed, and plan to have you take some of the children to either Nine Dragons Market or Qingyun Market.¡±


    Lu Yuanding said, looking at Lu Miaoge.


    For a family, the most important thing is fresh blood.


    The Lu Family was now in a precarious situation and couldn¡¯t afford any turmoil.


    The Feng Family Fortress demon path incident had caused Lu Yuanzhong and the senior members of the Lu Family great concern.


    Fearing that demon cultivators might find them on Qingzhu Mountain.


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    Given Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s current situation, it would be very dangerous for the Lu Family if demon cultivators attacked.


    So, they thought about having Lu Miaoge take some of the family¡¯s direct descendants to the big marketplaces.


    That way, even if the demon path attacked, the Lu Family would still be able to preserve some of their lineage outside.


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s lips pursed lightly when she heard this, her mood somewhat heavy.


    She knew the family was preparing for the worst.


    ¡°Father, the family needs people to take charge now¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge spoke up.


    She suggested that other members of the family could take the children away, and she would stay to take charge of the family.


    After all, the Lu Family really didn¡¯t have much Energy Refinement Late Stage combat power left now.


    ¡°Miaoge, someone needs to look after these children.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, Qingshan and Qingzhu are also coming of age for cultivation.¡±


    ¡°If the family really faces disaster, only you would be able to raise and nurture these children into adulthood.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, I think you are the most suitable person to handle this task.¡±


    Lu Yuanding, already knowing what his daughter wanted to say, interrupted before she could speak.


    The family had to distribute some of the direct descendants elsewhere.


    But they couldn¡¯t send too many away at once.


    Doing so would cause panic and leave the family severely weakened.


    Although he was a clan cultivator, he was also a father.


    With a personal desire.


    He hoped his daughter would take on this task.


    To send Lu Qingshan, Lu Qingzhu, and Lu Qingsong, several of the children, away.


    ¡°Father, Changsheng has a Foundation Establishment friend from Qingyun Sect in Green River Marketplace.¡±


    ¡°I can send the children to Green River Marketplace and ask her for help in looking after them.¡±


    ¡°After that, let one of the clan elders go to Green River Marketplace to take care of the children, so I can return and take charge of the family.¡±


    After a moment of silence, Lu Miaoge said.


    Thinking of sending the children to Green River Marketplace.


    Xiao Xiyue held the position of Record Chief in Green River Marketplace.


    As long as Xiao Xiyue would look after these children, their safety would be assured.


    Even if the Lu Family encountered any problems, neighboring families and rival forces would not dare to be utterly ruthless.


    Moreover, by doing this, they could demonstrate to the outside world their connection with Xiao Xiyue, which could serve as a certain deterrent.


    As for whether Xiao Xiyue would agree, she felt quite assured.


    Because of Lu Wangshu, she had met Xiao Xiyue twice and the two had quite a long talk.


    Moreover, she would also be sending Lu Wangshu there this time.


    ¡°Good, you can make the arrangements now.¡±


    Lu Yuanding, seeing the smile on his daughter¡¯s face, nodded and said.


    He also knew about Lu Changsheng¡¯s good friend from Qingyun Sect who was at the Foundation Establishment level.


    This move could serve as a deterrent to outsiders.


    Although it wouldn¡¯t deter demon cultivators,


    it could still intimidate the neighboring families and forces coveting their Lu Family.


    Immediately, Lu Miaoge and Lu Yuanding discussed which younger members to take on this trip.


    After all, the Lu Family¡¯s Spirit Boat had limited space, able to carry only twelve people.


    Lu Miaoge, Lu Qingshan, Lu Qingzhu, and Lu Qingsong already occupied four spots.


    ¡­


    A Spirit Boat shuttled through the clouds.


    ¡°Only half a month¡¯s journey left!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, sitting cross-legged on the Spirit Boat, glanced at the Jade Slip map. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Seeing that there was just about half a month¡¯s journey left to return to Qingzhu Mountain, his emotions surged, eager to be home.


    After all, he had intended his trip away to last only a year.


    But by the time he got home, it would be a year and a half.


    Without thinking, he knew his family must be very worried about him.


    ¡°I wonder what expressions Miaoyun, Sister Miaoge, and grandmother will have when I tell them of my breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also thought about the looks on his family members¡¯ faces when he returned home and announced his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment. ??????????????¨§s


    Though in the entire Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, Foundation Establishment Cultivators were not much to speak of,


    for lower-level cultivators and families like that on Qingzhu Mountain, Foundation Establishment was like ruling as kings!


    Many lower-level cultivators dream their whole lives of breaking through to Foundation Establishment!


    ¡°My talent, and breaking through to Foundation Establishment at this age is a bit early.¡±


    ¡°But considering the fortune in the cultivation world, it can be barely explained, I guess.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Unknowingly, he was already thirty-nine years old.


    It had been twenty-one years since he regained his memories at Qingyun Sect¡¯s Heart Inquiry Platform.


    Barely the age of forty without confusion.


    But for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator with a lifespan of two hundred years, forty was still his prime!


    Just then, a system notification sounded.


    [Congratulations to the host. A descendant has been born, granting you one lottery draw opportunity.]


    ¡°Huh, a descendant has been born?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was momentarily taken aback when he heard this system notification.


    He realized the next moment that it must be his son, Lu Wuyu, and Li Xue¡¯er who had welcomed a new child.

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    ¡°`¡°Ah, before I knew it, I¡¯ve also come to the age of being a grandfather.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of his son Lu Wuyu, who had had children, and felt quite sentimental for a moment.


    He thought about how he hadn¡¯t been able to visit Ruyi Prefecture in over a year.


    By now, quite a few of his children must have started their own families.


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    ¡°I wonder if Ping¡¯an has come back.¡±


    Lu Changsheng then thought of his eldest son, Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Initially, this son had said he would go out to gain experience for a few years.


    When he left, Lu Ping¡¯an had not yet returned.


    Now, by his calculations, Lu Ping¡¯an should have finished his training and returned home.


    He was a bit curious, wondering if his son had made any progress or changes during his time away.


    He had a particular fondness for this eldest son.


    If he was still interested in cultivation, he would give him the Hope Gu to help him embark on the path of immortality.


    ¡°System lottery.¡±


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    After his thoughts had swirled for a moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mental spirit stirred slightly, and he began the lottery.


    The system lottery wheel emerged.


    Accompanied by a golden light, it started to spin.


    Not long after, the golden light stopped.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a treasure: Spiritual Eye Spring!]


    [The reward has been placed in the System Space, and the host can check it at any time]


    A miniature spring eye pattern, gurgling with water, emerged from the lottery wheel, accompanied by a system notification sound.


    ¡°Spiritual Eye Spring!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the reward he had won this time and his eyes lit up with delight.


    He naturally knew what the Spiritual Eye Spring was.


    The world has spiritual energy, and in places where the spiritual energy is rich, spirit veins, big or small, will form.


    The large spirit veins may extend for tens of thousands of miles without end.


    The small spirit veins might be less than a mile long, pitifully narrow.


    But regardless of the size of the spirit vein, once formed, it would automatically emit a faint spiritual energy.


    Allowing the spiritual energy of the enveloped area to circulate endlessly.


    However, the spiritual energy produced in different areas of these spirit veins is not uniform.


    The places where the spiritual energy is most concentrated and dense are naturally most suited for meditation and cultivation, or for planting spirit plants, and are therefore called ¡°Spiritual Eyes¡± in the cultivation world. §²?N?¦Â??


    Spiritual Eyes are generally invisible and colorless, and can only be perceived based on the concentration of spiritual energy.


    Alternatively, one could hire a ¡®Fengshui Master¡¯ or a ¡®Dragon Seeker¡¯ to find them.


    Any place known as a Spiritual Eye signifies that it is the spot with the most abundant spiritual energy in the nearby spirit vein.


    If the spiritual energy of the Spiritual Eye is dense enough and can be maintained for a long time, it may gradually develop a physical form, creating objects of the Spiritual Eye.


    For example, pearls, stones, springs, trees, and so forth of the Spiritual Eye.


    The spiritual energy emitted by these objects of the Spiritual Eye is much more concentrated and pure than that of ordinary Spiritual Eyes.


    Cultivating next to an object of the Spiritual Eye can be described as achieving twice the result with half the effort.


    What truly delighted Lu Changsheng was that such objects of the Spiritual Eye could be used to create and upgrade spirit veins!


    He wanted to establish a family.


    But the highest-quality spiritual land he could find was only Second Rank.


    The reason was simple.


    Second Rank spirit veins were the highest-grade spirit veins that ordinary cultivators could find.


    Third Rank spirit veins were very rare and almost always owned.


    And Lu Changsheng still had the idea of ¡®planting trees¡¯ on his mind.


    The Luminous Treasure Tree and Mount Sumeru Tree King within the System Space.


    ¡°`


    The Luminous Treasure Tree is still all right.


    The Second Grade Spiritual Vein can barely sustain it.


    But the Mount Sumeru Tree King, if planted on a Second Grade Spirit Vein, one doesn¡¯t need to think to know it¡¯s quite forced, consuming a great amount of Spiritual Energy.


    By then, it will surely affect the circulation of Spiritual Energy throughout the entire Spiritual Vein Land, even the operation of the Family Great Formation.


    ¡°I wonder what Rank this Spiritual Eye Spring is.¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s Third Rank, wouldn¡¯t I be able to make a small area have Third Rank Spiritual Energy!?¡±


    ¡°In that case, the problem with the Mount Sumeru Tree King would be solved.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered in his heart, looking towards the System Space.


    [Treasure: Spiritual Eye Spring]


    [Rank: Third Rank Low Grade]


    [Description: A marvel created by the forces of heaven and earth, capable of continuously producing Third Rank Spiritual Energy. Combined with a Formation, it can create a small Second Rank Low Grade Spiritual Vein.]


    ¡°Third Rank Low Grade, capable of creating a Second Rank Low Grade small Spiritual Vein.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the information about this Spiritual Eye Spring and was delighted.


    He thought to himself that the system indeed did not disappoint him.


    The effects of this Spiritual Eye were almost the same as what he had understood from the books.


    However, after obtaining a Spiritual Eye, no cultivator would use it to create a Spirit Vein.


    Doing so would be a complete waste of heavenly gifts.


    The most suitable use would be to carry it with oneself.


    Or place it in a Cave Heaven to speed up the cultivation process.


    At the very least, it could be used to upgrade a Spirit Vein.


    ¡°A Third Rank Low Grade Spiritual Eye Spring.¡±


    ¡°With this Spiritual Eye Spring, at least the Spiritual Energy issue with the Mount Sumeru Tree King would be resolved.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered in his heart, planning to use this Spiritual Eye Spring for the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    He was somewhat curious in his heart if the Mount Sumeru Tree King, with its own Cave Heaven within, nurturing a world.


    Could this Spiritual Eye Spring be placed directly inside the Mount Sumeru Tree King?


    If it could be placed inside, wouldn¡¯t it be like having a power bank for continuous charging within the Mount Sumeru Tree King?


    ¡°My lord, are you so happy because we¡¯re getting close to home?¡±


    At this moment, Ling Zixiao, who was resting on the Spirit Boat, woke up, saw the smile on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face, and said with a light smile.


    She found that Lu Changsheng liked to smile whenever he had nothing on his mind.


    But this smile was very comforting, soothing, like gentle sunlight, the spring breeze of March.


    ¡°Yes, in about half a month¡¯s journey we¡¯ll be there.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    As he neared home, his desire to return grew more and more urgent.


    Ling Zixiao looked at Lu Changsheng¡¯s sincere smile and felt that she truly couldn¡¯t see through this man.


    A son-in-law adopted into the family, yet he had grown to such an extent in just over twenty years.


    His methods and combat power were astonishing, his talent was unparalleled.


    Yet in normal times, he didn¡¯t show the slightest arrogance of a genius, his face always mild and casual.


    At this moment, about to return home, the smile on his face, the longing in his eyes, was just like an ordinary mortal, distinctly different from many cultivators.


    ¡°Zixiao, once we get back, I should have a way to solve your Dragon Roar Physique.¡±


    ¡°Then you¡¯ll be able to fully recover and start cultivating again.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Ling Zixiao, who was beaming at him, and said with a light chuckle.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Ling Zixiao chuckled lightly, stood up, took Lu Changsheng¡¯s arm, and gently leaned her head on his shoulder, looking down at the sea of clouds below.


    Her heart was filled with anticipation and curiosity about Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng¡¯s family.


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 Chapter 340: Bodhi Golden Cicada, Core Formation Accepting Disciples!

    Thousands of miles of clear skies, as blue as washed.A spirit boat, emanating a deep blue glow, was flying swiftly through the sky.


    Lu Miaoge, with her hair elegantly coiffed high, her face beautiful and serene, was wearing a snow-white dress, dignified in manners, as she steered the spirit boat.


    On the boat sat several young boys and girls, ranging from five or six to about ten years old.


    ¡°Aunty, how much longer till we get there?¡±


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    A young boy around eleven or twelve, with a handsome face and bright red lips, dressed in a green shirt, asked Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Qingshan, in three or four days we¡¯ll arrive,¡±


    Upon hearing Lu Qingshan¡¯s question, Lu Miaoge¡¯s beautiful and gentle face revealed a faint smile as she spoke softly.


    ¡°Three or four days, huh,¡±


    Lu Qingshan, upon hearing this, immediately made an exaggerated display of weariness.


    He then looked over at his younger sister, Lu Qingzhu.


    He pinched her little cheek and said, ¡°Come on, little Zhu, tell your brother a story.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu was dressed in a pink and white jacket and skirt, carved like jade, very pretty and adorable.


    Especially her pair of sparkling large eyes, that shined like crystals.


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    When she heard what her older brother said, she tilted her head and asked obediently, ¡°What story do you want to hear, brother?¡±


    ¡°Hmm¡­ how about a tale where Qingshan the Sword Immortal travels with his sister, slays demons, and finds treasures,¡±


    Lu Qingshan thought for a moment and then spoke.


    He took the golden hamster from his sister¡¯s hands and began kneading it. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Making the Earth Spirit Mouse squeak in his hands.


    ¡°Still calling yourself Qingshan the Sword Immortal, brother, you¡¯re shameless,¡±


    Lu Qingsong, who was nearby, immediately said with a look of disdain upon hearing what Lu Qingshan had said.


    ¡°Pfft, ever since the day I held a sword, I knew that I am destined to be a peerless Sword Immortal in the future,¡±


    ¡°So show some respect to Qingshan the Sword Immortal!¡±


    Lu Qingshan knocked on his younger brother¡¯s forehead and stood with his hands on his hips, looking like a mischievous little devil.


    ¡°Lu Qingshan, keep your voice down, you woke up little Wangshu!¡±


    A girl around fifteen or sixteen, upon seeing the child in her arms awakened by the noise, immediately spoke up, none too pleased.


    ¡°Oh, oh, oh, don¡¯t cry, don¡¯t cry.¡±


    The girl immediately started to comfort Lu Wangshu, urging her not to cry.


    But for a child of that age, abruptly woken from sleep, it isn¡¯t that easy to be soothed.


    ¡°Xiu¡¯er, hand Wangshu to me,¡±


    Seeing this scene, Lu Miaoge immediately said with a tender expression, taking Lu Wangshu into her arms.


    Due to Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s circumstances, Lu Wangshu was mostly cared for by her.


    She practically treated Lu Wangshu as if she were her own daughter.


    The crying Lu Wangshu, once in the arms of Lu Miaoge, stopped crying immediately and called out milkily for her mother.


    ¡°You must all be tired and hungry by now, let¡¯s rest a bit and have something to eat,¡±


    Lu Miaoge comforted Lu Wangshu and looked at the children on the spirit boat, speaking softly.


    The journey from Qingzhu Mountain to Green River Marketplace was long.


    This kind of travel, for the children, was very monotonous and exhausting.


    So, after covering a certain distance, she would let the children rest and relax a bit.


    ¡°Yay!¡±


    Lu Qingshan heard this and his face immediately lit up with happiness.


    He was naturally lively and active on any regular day.


    This long journey had been quite unbearable for him.


    As the Spirit Boat descended from the sky,


    Lu Qingshan looked at the Earth Spirit Mouse in his hand, gave it a couple of squeezes, and said out loud, ¡°Xiao Jin, quick, look around, are there any treasures nearby?¡± ?????????????


    ¡°Brother, do you really think treasures are just lying around for the picking?¡±


    ¡°Mom told me that those Spirit Stones you picked up before were deliberately placed outside by Aunt Yun for you to find,¡±


    ¡°And you were foolishly happy for days.¡±


    Lu Qingsong said to his older brother with a face full of disdain.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t speak, no one will think you¡¯re mute!¡±


    Lu Qingshan replied irritably.


    He muttered to himself, ¡°That can¡¯t be right, according to the stories, the protagonist always finds treasures when they go out.¡±


    ¡°My dad went out and found Xiao Hei, Xiao Jin, Da Qing, and the golden potato; how come I can¡¯t find anything!¡±


    A look of dissatisfaction appeared on Lu Qingshan¡¯s face as he rubbed the Earth Spirit Mouse in his hands even more vigorously.


    Just then, the Earth Spirit Mouse in his hand sniffed around and ¡®chirp chirp chirped¡¯ at Lu Qingshan, while its two little paws pointed in a direction.


    ¡°Hmm? Xiao Jin, are you saying there¡¯s a treasure up ahead?¡±


    Seeing the Earth Spirit Mouse¡¯s actions, Lu Qingshan¡¯s eyes immediately shone.


    He excitedly turned to Lu Miaoge and shouted, ¡°Auntie, Auntie, Xiao Jin says there¡¯s a treasure here!¡±


    ¡°Treasure?¡±


    Lu Miaoge was somewhat surprised.


    She hadn¡¯t expected there to actually be a treasure in the vicinity.


    But if the Earth Spirit Mouse said there was, then there certainly was.


    She said affectionately and indulgently, ¡°Alright, since there¡¯s a treasure, let¡¯s go and have a look.¡±


    Immediately, she steered the Spirit Boat slowly in the direction the Earth Spirit Mouse was pointing.


    ¡°It¡¯s right here.¡±


    Once the Spirit Boat stopped, Lu Qingshan said with a face full of excitement and anticipation.


    Then he turned to Lu Qingzhu and said, ¡°Qingzhu, don¡¯t worry, even though encountering this treasure is due to my good luck, Xiao Jin also played a part, so you get half of the treasure!¡±


    After saying that, he cast a disdainful glance at Lu Qingsong and said, ¡°Lu Qingsong, there¡¯s nothing for you, just be envious!¡±


    ¡°Lu Qingshan, you haven¡¯t even found the treasure yet, so don¡¯t speak too soon,¡±


    Lu Qingsong said, refusing to accept defeat.


    ¡°Tsk, just be envious.¡±


    Lu Qingshan, pulling Lu Qingzhu, jumped agilely off the Spirit Boat.


    Then he tossed the Earth Spirit Mouse into the air and shouted, ¡°Go on, Xiao Jin!¡±


    ¡°Qingshan, be careful,¡±


    Lu Miaoge, holding Lu Wangshu, called out to Lu Qingshan.


    Holding several Talismans in her hands, she steered the Spirit Boat closely behind Lu Qingshan.


    Even with the Earth Spirit Mouse¡¯s guidance, treasure hunting could be unpredictable and dangerous.


    It wasn¡¯t long before,


    the Earth Spirit Mouse arrived beside a large boulder, pointing at a pale golden bamboo shoot that had just sprouted.


    ¡°Is this the treasure?¡±

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    ¡°`¡°Sister, what kind of bamboo shoot is this?¡±


    Lu Qingshan stepped forward to observe the bamboo shoot and asked Lu Qingzhu.


    Qingzhu Mountain was home to a school.


    Those with a Spiritual Root, by attending the school, would learn knowledge relevant to the Cultivation World.


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    Such topics included Elixir Medicines, Talismans, Spirit Plants, Demon Beasts, and the identification of heavenly and earthly treasures.


    However, Lu Qingshan was relatively mischievous, fond of pranks and not very interested in studying.


    Meanwhile, Lu Qingzhu was of a quiet nature, liked to read books, and thus knew much more in matters of knowledge than Lu Qingshan.


    So whenever he didn¡¯t understand something, he would directly ask Lu Qingzhu.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu squatted beside it, glanced at the bamboo shoot a few times, and shook her little head, indicating her ignorance of what it could be. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She studied diligently and enjoyed reading, but after all, she was only ten years old.


    Her knowledge of the Cultivation World was mostly just common sense, familiar things.


    ¡°This should be a Bitter Heart Shoot.¡±


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    Lu Miaoge, standing to the side, looked at the pale golden bamboo shoot with some surprise and said.


    ¡°A Bitter Heart Shoot?¡±


    Both Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu had no idea what it was.


    ¡°A Bitter Heart Shoot? Aunt, I remember reading in books that Bitter Heart Shoots have very stringent growth conditions, they must grow in places where nature¡¯s spiritual energy is dense. How could one be growing here?¡±


    On the Spirit Boat, a youth asked in astonishment.


    ¡°I am not sure either.¡±


    Lu Miaoge shook her head.


    She too was puzzled about why a Bitter Heart Shoot would grow here.


    ¡°Auntie, is this Bitter Heart Shoot very valuable?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Qingshan immediately turned his attention to its value.


    After all, treasure hunting was all about the value.


    ¡°It depends on the situation, this Bitter Heart Shoot has just sprouted, its value should be around three to five hundred Spirit Stones.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said softly.


    ¡°Wow, so valuable, I¡¯m going to be rich!¡±


    Lu Qingshan¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement upon hearing this.


    He then moved forward to dig out this Bitter Heart Shoot.


    ¡°Be careful, Qingshan.¡±


    ¡°Try not to dig it out by yourself.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Miaoge hastily raised her hand, her Spiritual Power surged and she held Lu Qingshan back.


    Then she flicked her Storage Bag and a small white jade shovel appeared.


    She controlled the white jade shovel to dig out the pale golden bamboo shoot.


    ¡°Indeed, it is a Bitter Heart Shoot.¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked at the Bitter Heart Shoot with a smile on her face.


    This Bitter Heart Shoot, valued at least three hundred Spirit Stones, was a decent find.


    Turning to Lu Qingshan, she said softly, ¡°Qingshan, I¡¯ll keep this Bitter Heart Shoot for you, and give you the equivalent in Spirit Stones later.¡±


    ¡°What is this?¡±


    However, at this moment Lu Qingshan was looking at the pit from which the Bitter Heart Shoot had been unearthed.


    In the pit lay a fist-sized, pale golden piece of glassy amber.


    He picked it up.


    Inside, there was a golden cicada of unimpressive appearance.


    As Lu Qingshan held the amber in his hand, it slowly began to melt.


    An unremarkable energy emanated from the ordinary-looking golden cicada within.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Miaoge, witnessing the amber in Lu Qingshan¡¯s hands and feeling its extraordinary energy, was visibly startled.


    She quickly stepped forward, lifted a delicate hand, and wrapped the piece of amber with her Spiritual Power just in case there was an issue with the cicada inside. ????£Â¨§?


    At the same time, above the clouds.


    A giant gourd was flying slowly through the fierce winds.


    Resting on the gourd was a woman who appeared to be in her thirties, with a stunning, voluptuous figure, dressed in a bright red gown.


    The woman wore a splendid long dress in bright red, her full bosom seemed eager to jump out from the neckline, proud without anger.


    Without revealing her entire form, just the tip of the iceberg was enough to make one involuntarily swallow hard.


    She lay indolently on the gourd, sipping slowly from another gourd, with three thousand strands of loose hair and her bright red gown fluttering with the fierce winds, revealing two lovely, straight legs.


    Her thighs were full and firm but not plump, filled with a robust sensuality.


    Below her supple and smooth calves, her exquisitely sculpted, bare feet showed a faint blush, crossed beside the mouth of the gourd.


    Her stunning face flushed with a tinge of redness from constant drinking, her eyes clouded with a sense of satisfaction from mild intoxication.


    ¡°Hmm? This energy¡­¡±


    At that moment, as if sensing something, she adjusted her posture to sit up more properly, with a slight frown.


    Then the large gourd beneath her transformed into a rainbow of light, tearing through the fierce winds and speeding toward the ground below.


    ¡°Hahaha, I truly am a child of fortune!¡±


    In the woods, Lu Qingshan looked at the golden cicada in his hands and laughed exuberantly.


    Although he didn¡¯t know what the golden cicada was,


    Aunt Miaoge didn¡¯t recognize it.


    He inferred it was the molt of some rare and unusual insect, not at all ordinary.


    Therefore, he treated it as a rare treasure.


    Turning to Lu Qingzhu beside him, he said with a grin, ¡°Little Zhuer, don¡¯t worry, you¡¯ll have half of this treasure.¡±


    ¡°Swish!¡±


    Just then, a rainbow of light shot through the air.


    A tall woman with disheveled black hair, wearing an opulent bright red dress, appeared atop a giant gourd.


    ¡°The Bodhi Golden Cicada!?¡±


    The woman in the red dress, upon seeing the golden cicada in Lu Qingshan¡¯s hands, showed a look of surprise on her face.


    ¡°Greetings, senior!¡±


    Seeing the woman who had suddenly appeared, Lu Miaoge was immediately startled and hurriedly bowed respectfully.


    Although the stranger had not revealed much of her formidable presence,


    The faint aura she exuded, along with her arrival streaking through the sky, immediately made Lu Miaoge realize that this was a Nascent Soul Immortal!


    Cultivators who break through Foundation Establishment can fly through the sky!


    And if they advance further and break through Core Formation, they can transform into a rainbow and soar into the nine heavens¡¯ fierce winds.


    ¡°Greetings, senior!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, senior!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, senior!¡±


    Looking at this scene, Lu Qingshan, Lu Qingzhu, and the other Lu Family Disciples all expressed their astonishment.

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    Emulating Lu Miaoge, he clasped his hands and bowed to the red-dressed woman.¡°No need for such courtesy, I just sensed a whiff of destiny and came to have a look,¡±


    she waved her hand and spoke.


    She examined the golden cicada in Lu Qingshan¡¯s hand with her divine sense.


    ¡°So it is just a Bodhi Golden Cicada that failed to shed its skin,¡±


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    ¡°Indeed, had it been a living Bodhi Golden Cicada, how could it possibly have been picked up by such a small child?¡±


    ¡°Nonetheless, the shed skin of a Bodhi Golden Cicada has the effect of aiding others in their cultivation and comprehension and can also be used as the main ingredient in refining the Bodhi Comprehension Elixirs, which just happens to be useful to me¡­¡±


    Yan Yuan glanced at the golden cicada in Lu Qingshan¡¯s hand.


    She pondered how she could acquire this Bodhi Golden Cicada for herself.


    In the cultivation world, the higher the cultivation level, the more one values karma and temperament.


    If she were to take the Bodhi Golden Cicada without any exchange, it would be tantamount to creating a karmic tie.


    Even though the most powerful person present, Lu Miaoge, only had a peak Qi Refinement cultivation and was completely disregarded by her,


    she, a dignified Nascent Soul Immortal, would not stoop to taking a chance from a child.


    ¡°It seems that this senior has come for the golden cicada in my hand,¡±


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    Lu Qingshan, although only ten years old, was lively and clever.


    Especially since he always liked to read storybooks and imagine himself in them,


    seeing the arrival of this senior figure, looking at the golden cicada in his hand and mentioning a fateful treasure,


    he knew that the other party was attracted to the golden cicada.


    Thinking of the stories in the storybooks where, upon encountering a senior figure after finding a treasure, offering it up proactively could also lead to benefits,


    he wondered if perhaps he could even become the apprentice of a senior figure.


    Although the other party seemed somewhat languid and casual, not like the legendary seniors,


    the fact that she descended directly from the sky and his aunt had greeted her with such respect clearly indicated she was indeed a senior figure.


    Thereupon, Lu Qingshan spoke, ¡°Senior, I¡¯ve just obtained this treasure and am willing to offer it to you.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, what a clever little fellow,¡±


    Yan Yuan smiled, looking at Lu Qingshan acting correctly.


    She thought about how to compensate Lu Qingshan and end any karmic tie.


    But the next moment, when she saw Lu Qingshan, she frowned slightly and a look of surprise and doubt appeared in her eyes.


    She then stepped forward and touched the top of Lu Qingshan¡¯s head.


    ¡°Indeed, it is a Gengjin Body Constitution,¡±


    ¡°No wonder you were able to activate the aura of the Bodhi Golden Cicada; it turns out it was because of the Gengjin Body Constitution,¡±


    ¡°My master passed down the Gengjin Sword Art to me; this young man has the Gengjin Body Constitution, and his temperament and destiny are not bad, making him a suitable successor,¡± ?¦¡£Î¨°B?????


    Yan Yuan looked at the boy before her, pondering to herself, subconsciously reaching for the wine gourd on her waist.


    But hesitating for a moment, she immediately straightened her mature and fiery figure, the casualness fading from her face as she stood with her hands behind her back and spoke seriously,


    ¡°This cicada is called Bodhi Golden Cicada, and I happen to need it as an ingredient for refining a batch of Elixir Medicines,¡±


    ¡°However, I would not take your chance for nothing, given your exceptional talent, I am willing to take you as my disciple, would you accept?¡±


    Yan Yuan looked at Lu Qingshan before her and spoke.


    As she spoke, her bright red garments rustled, revealing her entire Nascent Soul aura.


    Suddenly she appeared majestic and transcendent, with quite the demeanor of a superior figure.


    ¡°Take me as an apprentice?¡±


    Lu Qingshan blinked, not expecting her to actually want to take him as an apprentice.


    Although he often imagined such scenarios when reading storybooks,


    when actually faced with the situation, he was still surprised and conflicted.


    Moreover, he hadn¡¯t even discerned her abilities; how could he rashly accept her as his master?


    ¡°Exceptional talent, taken as a disciple?¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Miaoge, who was holding Lu Wangshu, looked surprised and doubtful.


    I never expected this Core Formation predecessor to actually want to accept Lu Qingshan as a disciple.


    But Lu Qingshan only has a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root.


    This has nothing to do with exceptional talent, does it?


    If this predecessor is only interested in Lu Qingshan¡¯s opportunity and thus takes him as a disciple, I¡¯m afraid¡­


    ¡°I am Tian Yuan True Immortal of Jinyang Sect from Yue Country.¡±


    ¡°You, junior, have a Gengjin Body Constitution, which perfectly matches the legacy of my sect.¡±


    Yan Yuan realized that Lu Qingshan and Lu Miaoge were confused and remembered that he had not introduced himself yet, so he took out the Jinyang Sect token and said with an authoritative voice.


    ¡°Jinyang Sect from Yue Country?¡±


    ¡°Gengjin Body Constitution!?¡±


    Lu Miaoge was surprised again when she heard the other party¡¯s words and introduction.


    I never thought that he wasn¡¯t a cultivator from Jiang Country.


    But a Nascent Soul Immortal from Jinyang Sect in Yue Country. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She had heard of Jinyang Sect.


    One of the five major Immortal Sects in Yue Country.


    Its status was similar to Qingyun Sect and Luoxia Sect of Jiang Country.


    However, what surprised her the most was that Lu Qingshan was of the Gengjin Body Constitution.


    When Lu Qingshan was examined for his Spiritual Root at the age of six, he only showed a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root.


    He hadn¡¯t yet started cultivation, and his Spiritual Body had not been revealed.


    Nobody in the family knew that Lu Qingshan possessed a Spiritual Body.


    Only when she heard this Tian Yuan True Immortal did she realize that her sister¡¯s son actually had a Gengjin Body Constitution!


    Although a Gengjin Body Constitution is just one of the common Five Elements Spiritual Bodies.


    But a Spiritual Body is a Spiritual Body nonetheless!


    As long as Lu Qingshan does not die prematurely, it¡¯s highly likely he¡¯ll achieve Foundation Establishment!


    If he could become a disciple of a Nascent Soul Immortal, there might be hope for Core Formation!


    ¡°Qingshan, don¡¯t you hurry to thank the senior.¡±


    Lu Miaoge quickly said to Lu Qingshan.


    Knowing that the Nascent Soul Immortal was interested not only because of the chance object,


    but also because of Lu Qingshan¡¯s Gengjin Body Constitution, so he was willing to accept a disciple, she was relieved.


    After all, being accepted as a disciple by a Nascent Soul Immortal is an enormous opportunity and a great fortune.


    Although the journey to Jinyang Sect of Yue Country is long,


    it¡¯s obviously worth it compared to the chance of being a disciple under a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    ¡°Jinyang Sect, Tian Yuan True Immortal?¡±


    Lu Qingshan wasn¡¯t familiar with Jinyang Sect, only knowing about Qingyun Sect.


    But from what he heard and seeing the look on his aunt¡¯s face, he figured Jinyang Sect must be similar to Qingyun Sect.


    Moreover, the other party claimed to be a True Immortal, which meant a true Nascent Soul Immortal.


    This was a truly exalted senior!


    For such a senior to take him as a disciple, he was naturally very willing.


    Seeing Lu Miaoge urging and the envious looks from others, Lu Qingshan clenched his teeth.


    He spoke up, ¡°Senior, this golden cicada was found by me and my sister together.¡±


    ¡°My sister also deserves half, could you also take my sister as your disciple?¡±


    Lu Qingshan held his sister¡¯s hand, looked up at Yan Yuan before him, and pursed his lips as he spoke.


    Although their personalities were vastly different¡ªone lively, the other quiet¡ªtheir relationship was extremely good.


    Lu Qingshan knew that his sister had a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root.


    Her talent could be considered average, even poor.


    If she could be taken as a disciple by a Nascent Soul Immortal, her future cultivation path would be much easier.

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    ¡°`¡°Your sister?¡±


    Yan Yuan frowned slightly upon hearing this.


    She was usually lazy and uninterested in managing affairs, not even taking a single disciple.


    If it hadn¡¯t been for the fated opportunity this time¡­


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    Seeing that Lu Qingshan possessed the Gengjin Body Constitution, perfectly suitable to inherit her lineage¡¯s cultivation technique, she really didn¡¯t want to take on disciples.


    At this point, accepting one disciple and having to include another was something she was reluctant to do in her heart.


    ¡°Qingshan.¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Qingshan, who wanted to bring his daughter, Lu Qingzhu, and felt deeply moved.


    If her daughter could become an apprentice to a Nascent Soul Immortal, perhaps she might have a chance at reaching Foundation Establishment in the future.


    But she knew that the matter of a Nascent Soul Immortal taking disciples was not one to be taken lightly.


    She immediately expressed her apologies to the woman in the red dress, ¡°Senior, Qingshan doesn¡¯t understand, please forgive his ignorance, Immortal.¡±


    Yan Yuan looked at the youth in front of her, lips pursed, leading his sister by the hand.


    She could see a bit of stubbornness between his brows.


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    She knew that if she only took the youth before her as a disciple, he would likely not be willing.


    ¡°Forget it, taking one is the same as taking two.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s only me on Tian Yuan Peak, it¡¯s very quiet; having the siblings together would be just right for companionship, looking out for each other.¡±


    She thought to herself.


    Then, turning to Lu Qingzhu, she asked, ¡°Would you like to follow your brother and take me as your master?¡±


    Lu Qingzhu was taken aback by the fact that the Nascent Soul Immortal before her actually wanted to take her as a disciple. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She looked at her mother and then at her brother, Lu Qingshan.


    Seeing both of them nod towards her, indicating her to agree, she then obediently said, ¡°Senior, I am willing.¡±


    ¡°Disciple Lu Qingshan greets Master!¡±


    Lu Qingshan immediately showed a happy smile and, taking his sister by the hand, loudly performed the greeting.


    Although he wanted to ask if it would be possible to take his brother, Lu Qingsong, as well, he knew that was unlikely given the circumstances.


    Lu Qingzhu, watching her brother, also performed the greeting obediently, with a clear and child-like voice, ¡°Disciple Lu Qingzhu greets Master.¡±


    ¡°Lu Qingshan, Lu Qingzhu.¡±


    ¡°Alright, from now on, you are my disciples, Yan Yuan¡¯s disciples.¡±


    Yan Yuan nodded her head upon hearing their names, lightly raised her hand, and let the two stand up.


    She then turned to Lu Miaoge and said, ¡°I happened to be visiting Jiang Country this time, and I will be returning soon.¡±


    ¡°Jinyang Sect is far from Jiang Country, but once the siblings make their breakthroughs in Foundation Establishment, I will allow them to return and visit their family.¡± ??N??????£Ó


    ¡°This is my token; if you ever have any difficulty, you can come to the Jinyang Sect with this token to find me.¡±


    Yan Yuan took out a token and spoke to Lu Miaoge.


    Now that she had taken someone¡¯s children as disciples,


    she naturally couldn¡¯t just take them away without giving any reassurance.


    She had to offer some promises.


    In fact, seeing Lu Miaoge with so many children, she had already guessed that the woman might be facing some issues.


    However, her innate laziness often kept her from interfering too much in others¡¯ affairs.


    Hence, she only offered the promise for Foundation Establishment and the token.


    If Lu Miaoge ran into difficulties in the future and sought her out at Jinyang Sect, she would help if it was convenient.


    If not, she would rather not worry about it.


    ¡°Thank you, Senior!¡±


    Lu Miaoge, hearing these words, accepted the token with a respectful bow.


    She then instructed Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu to heed their master¡¯s instructions and to cultivate diligently.


    ¡°Mother.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu felt the impending separation, and her big, watery eyes suddenly turned red, brimming with tears, her face filled with reluctance.


    ¡°Aunt, rest assured, I will definitely take good care of my sister!¡±


    Lu Qingshan, although feeling sad inside, was comparatively more composed.


    He considered this journey an opportunity for cultivation.


    Holding his sister¡¯s hand, he earnestly said to Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Yes, my Qingshan understands things best.¡±


    Lu Miaoge stroked Lu Qingshan¡¯s head, hugged the two of them, her eyes filled with reluctance.


    Knowing that once her children went to Jinyang Sect, it might be decades before she saw them again.


    But for the sake of her children¡¯s future prospects, she could only keep her reluctance hidden in her heart.


    ¡°Alright, Qingshan, little Zhu¡¯er, you must listen to your master and cultivate well.¡±


    ¡°When possible¡­ your father and I will come to visit you.¡±


    Lu Miaoge repeated her instructions.


    But even she didn¡¯t have much confidence in her latter words.


    The journey from Qingzhu Mountain to Jinyang Sect in Yue Country was very distant.


    If she couldn¡¯t become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, the journey would be fraught with danger.


    She might only be able to wait for her children to reach Foundation Establishment and return home many decades later.


    ¡°Aunt, please tell my mother not to worry about me, I will come back after succeeding in my cultivation.¡±


    ¡°You tell Grandfather that I will surely become a Foundation Building Great Cultivator, a peerless Sword Immortal!¡±


    ¡°Oh, and when my father returns home, tell him that I¡¯ve been taking good care of the Jintu Potato.¡±


    ¡°If you and father come to visit Zhu¡¯er and me, remember to bring Jintu along.¡±


    Lu Qingshan lightened the mood as he could see his aunt was also very reluctant; he smirked as he spoke.


    ¡°Alright, I will convey these words to your mother, grandfather, and father.¡±


    ¡°You focus on cultivating with your master, and when you become a peerless Sword Immortal, your aunt, father, mother, and grandfather will all be happy and proud of you.¡±


    Lu Miaoge forced a gentle smile on her face and softly tousled her son¡¯s hair.


    Then she turned to Yan Yuan and bowed, ¡°In the future, I will trouble Immortal to care for Qingshan and Qingzhu!¡±


    ¡°That is only natural.¡±


    Yan Yuan observed the farewell scene with an indifferent expression and nodded slightly.


    She then raised her hand, allowing Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu to land on her huge gourd.


    ¡°Since that¡¯s settled, I will take my leave.¡±


    ¡°If you wish to visit Jinyang Sect in the future, you may use my token to contact the Jinyang Commerce Guild.¡±


    ¡°The Jinyang Commerce Guild has business dealings with Jiang Country, and when the time comes, you can take the Spiritual Vessel of Jinyang Sect to travel to Yue Country.¡±

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    Yan Yuan¡¯s voice was authoritative as she spoke to Lu Miaoge.She had noticed that Lu Miaoge was just an Energy Refining Cultivator.


    With such a cultivation level, attempting to travel from Jiang Country to Yue Country was extremely dangerous.


    Out of deep motherly love and seeing that her two disciples were still young, she was willing to offer them a way.


    ¡°Many thanks, Immortal!¡±


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    Upon hearing these words, a joyful expression immediately appeared on Lu Miaoge¡¯s beautiful face.


    If they could take the trade association¡¯s Spiritual Vessel to Jinyang Sect.


    All she would have to do was save up some Spirit Stones, and then she¡¯d be able to visit her children.


    This filled her heart with great joy.


    Looking at the siblings on the gourd, she once again exhorted them to listen to their master and cultivate diligently.


    ¡°Qing Song, when your brother returns, I¡¯ll look after you.¡±


    ¡°Xi Yue Sister, you must cultivate diligently, or else you¡¯ll only be able to gaze at my back from now on!¡±


    Standing atop the giant gourd, Lu Qingshan waved and called out to Lu Qingsong and the others.


    The next moment.


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    The gigantic gourd transformed into a divine rainbow and disappeared into the sky.


    Lu Miaoge, cradling Lu Wangshu, stared blankly at the divine rainbow vanishing into the sky.


    ¡°Auntie.¡±


    ¡°Aunt.¡±


    Several little ones on the Spirit Boat, seeing Lu Miaoge¡¯s sad unwillingness to part, came forward to comfort her.


    Apart from Lu Qingsong, no one else felt much sadness or sorrow.


    Instead, they felt envy.


    After all, this was a Nascent Soul Immortal!


    They had only read about Nascent Soul Immortals in books and textbooks!


    Now, Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu were taken as disciples by a Nascent Soul Immortal to an Immortal Sect.


    Naturally, this made them incredibly envious.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±


    ¡°Now that Qingshan and Qingzhu have gone to an Immortal Sect to cultivate, you must also diligently cultivate daily, understand?¡±


    Lu Miaoge came back to her senses, revealing a gentle smile as she patted the little ones¡¯ heads, though her eyes were still a bit red.


    She then took out a food container from her Storage Bag and let the children start their meal.


    Even though consuming a Fasting Pill meant they wouldn¡¯t feel hungry.


    These kids were still young and growing, and they often craved snacks.


    ¡°Changsheng, Qingshan actually possesses a Gengjin Spirit Body.¡±


    ¡°Now he¡¯s been noticed by a Nascent Soul Immortal and taken as a disciple, his future is boundless, and perhaps he has the potential to reach Core Formation¡­¡± ????a???§¦????


    ¡°Moreover, Qingshan is very sensible. After being taken as a disciple by the Nascent Soul Immortal, he still looked after his sister, requesting the Nascent Soul Immortal to take little Zhu as a disciple.¡±


    ¡°Now little Zhu has also been taken as a disciple by the Nascent Soul Immortal. Perhaps in the future, both children could successfully reach Foundation Establishment.¡±


    As Lu Miaoge watched the kids begin to eat and gazed into the sky where the divine rainbow had disappeared, she was lost in thought.


    She wanted to share this news with her husband.


    But the thought of Lu Changsheng being out and not yet returned weighed heavily in her heart, stirring worries.


    She took several deep breaths, slowly exhaled, and calmed her emotions.


    She then carefully examined the token given to her by Yan Yuan and carefully put it away.


    This token from a Nascent Soul Immortal could not only take her to Jinyang Sect.


    If Qingzhu Mountain ever faced danger, perhaps the token could serve a deterrent effect based on its value.


    After the children had rested and eaten, Lu Miaoge piloted the Spirit Boat, continuing towards Green River Marketplace with the children.


    Without Lu Qingshan, the Spirit Boat was a bit quieter than usual.


    Four days later.


    Lu Miaoge, piloting the Spirit Boat, arrived at Green River Marketplace.


    Due to the events involving the Demon Path, Qingyun Sect¡¯s marketplaces were on high alert and increased patrols.


    Around the marketplace, cultivators patrolled a radius of tens of miles.


    After landing outside the marketplace, Lu Miaoge took out the Communication Talisman from Xiao Xiyue.


    Shortly after.


    Xiao Xiyue appeared.


    She wore a moon-white dress, her demeanor cold, and her aura noble and pure like the bright moon high above, keeping others at a thousand miles¡¯ distance.


    ¡°Fairy Xi Yue!¡±


    ¡°Fairy Xiao!¡±


    ¡°Uncle Master Xi Yue!¡±


    Seeing Xiao Xiyue, the disciples of Qingyun Sect immediately bowed courteously.


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    Xiao Xiyue nodded slightly, her beautiful eyes indifferent and majestic, like the cold moonlit night, exuding a daunting charisma.


    However, when she saw Lu Miaoge and the infant she was holding, her eyes revealed a gentleness.


    Her previously icy aura softened.


    Apart from Lu Changsheng, only their daughter Lu Wangshu could stop the operation of her Supreme Emotion-Severing Art.


    ¡°Miaoge, did you encounter any trouble during your trip here?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue approached and, seeing Lu Miaoge holding her daughter and accompanied by so many children, inquired.


    ¡°Xi Yue¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge immediately explained the situation of her family and the purpose of her trip.


    ¡°Alright, no problem,¡± Xiao Xiyue replied upon learning it was just a precaution and not that any actual trouble had occurred, nodding her head.


    She immediately had someone arrange for Identity Jades and accommodations for Lu Miaoge and the others.


    As the Record Chief of Green River Marketplace, such matters were easily done with just a word from her.


    After seeing Lu Wangshu wake up, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face softened as she held her daughter, her eyes glowing with maternal warmth.


    The Qingyun Sect disciples witnessing this were astounded, as if they had seen a ghost.


    They never imagined that the usually cold and noble Fairy Xi Yue had such an unknown side full of tenderness.


    At the same time, they thought that the relationship between this woman and Xiao Xiyue must be quite close.


    To be able to ask Fairy Xi Yue to be the godmother to her child.


    They therefore became more eager and attentive towards Lu Miaoge¡¯s affairs.


    After settling the children and the residence, Lu Miaoge chatted with Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Miaoge, Changsheng is probably just delayed by something and is not in any danger,¡± Xiao Xiyue said, noticing Lu Miaoge¡¯s worried expression and comforting her.


    ¡°I guess he¡¯ll be back in a while,¡± she presumed, knowing Lu Changsheng¡¯s methods and believing in his strength.

 Chapter 345: A Stroke of Luck and a Foundation Establishment Breakthrough Outside! (3)

    She had heard from the sect that her senior sister, while investigating the Xiahou Family incident, was critically injured by Xiahou Wuwo.It just so happened that a Spiritual Vessel passing by saved her, thanks to the intervention of Chiyun True Immortal.


    But senior sister Chu Qingyi¡¯s heart was attacked by corpse poison, and it was ¡°Loose Cultivator Han Li¡± who stepped forward to heal her.


    Therefore, she firmly believed that Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t encounter any dangers, he was just being held up by some matter.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


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    Hearing Xiao Xiyue speak in this way, Lu Miaoge nodded gently.


    The worry for Lu Changsheng in her heart lessened a bit.


    After all, as a disciple of the Immortal Sects, a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, and sharing a Dao Companion bond with her own husband, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s words were very convincing to her.


    After chatting for a while, she also brought up her children¡¯s matters, Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu.


    She inquired with Xiao Xiyue about the Jinyang Sect¡¯s Tianyuan True Immortal and the Jinyang Chamber of Commerce¡¯s Spiritual Vessel.


    She knew of the Jinyang Sect of Yue Country.


    But she was unclear about Tianyuan True Immortal, the Jinyang Chamber of Commerce¡¯s Spiritual Vessel, and such details.


    This information was beyond her reach.


    Xiao Xiyue didn¡¯t know much about this either.


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    She said she would find out more later on.


    Once she had the relevant information, she would then inform Lu Miaoge.


    She also reassured Lu Miaoge that the Jinyang Sect was a righteous sect.


    The Tianyuan True Immortal, being a Nascent Soul Immortal, naturally had the demeanor of one, so she could rest easy. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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    That day.


    Outside Qingzhu Mountain.


    A Spirit Boat descended.


    ¡°Finally back.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the familiar Qingzhu Mountain before him, wore a smile on his face.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, Zi Xiao.¡±


    Then turning to Ling Zixiao at his side, he said warmly, taking her hand and stepping off the Spirit Boat.


    Having brought Ling Zixiao home to an unfamiliar environment, he naturally gave her a sense of security.


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯re back?¡±


    ¡°Elder Nine!¡±


    At the mountain gate, the Lu Family¡¯s stationed elders saw Lu Changsheng and immediately showed a look of delighted surprise.


    As a Second Rank Talisman Master, Lu Changsheng still held considerable prestige within the Lu Family.


    His return from the journey naturally uplifted people¡¯s spirits.


    ¡°Yes, this journey has caused everyone some concern,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a light laugh.


    He then introduced Ling Zixiao to the Lu Family elder before him, ¡°This is my Dao Companion, Ling Zixiao.¡±


    ¡°Dao Companion?¡±


    Hearing this, the elder took a glance at Ling Zixiao.


    Her facial features couldn¡¯t be considered stunning, just above average.


    Her complexion was pale and lacking color, making her look extremely frail and delicate.


    However, her bright and luminous eyes, as well as her calm and elegant demeanor, were enough to make anyone see her extraordinariness at a glance.


    ¡°Pleased to meet you, Daoist Ling.¡±


    The elder said politely.


    He didn¡¯t pay too much mind to Lu Changsheng finding a Dao Companion.


    He was also an old member of the Lu Family, having watched Lu Changsheng grow up.


    He remembered that every time Lu Changsheng returned home in the past, he would bring a bunch of concubines with him.


    Now, having been away for so long, bringing back only a Dao Companion was already quite restrained.


    But thinking of the Family¡¯s recent troubles and Lu Changsheng¡¯s absence during that time, the elder felt somewhat uncomfortable.


    However, he didn¡¯t say anything.


    He opened the Mountain Gate Grand Formation, letting Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao in.


    ¡°Hum!!!¡±


    As Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao stepped into Qingzhu Mountain, the Mountain Protection Array glowed slightly.


    It made a faint Mana Aura emanate from Lu Changsheng¡¯s body.


    ¡°Hm!? What¡¯s this about!¡±


    ¡°No good, Foundation Establishment, there¡¯s Foundation Establishment Mana!¡±


    The elder and several stationed disciples, seeing this scene, were instantly panicked.


    But the next moment, when they saw the Foundation Establishment Mana coming from Lu Changsheng, they were filled with shock, surprise, astonishment, and disbelief. ???????????§§?


    ¡°I had some luck on my journey outside, and I managed to break through to Foundation Establishment,¡± Lu Changsheng said, smiling at the surprised, incredulous looks on everyone¡¯s faces.


    He had never intended to hide his Cultivation Level on his return.


    He was planning to reveal the breakthrough he made in the Foundation Establishment directly.


    It was unexpected that the Family¡¯s Great Formation would detect the Mana inside him so readily.


    Ling Zixiao, standing beside him, inwardly scoffed.


    What luck, when he had clearly broken through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.


    But she had read the intelligence on Lu Changsheng.


    Knowing that he had reached the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment was indeed astonishing.


    If word got out, some Cultivators might wonder if Lu Changsheng had gained some significant fortune.


    Thus, they might seek to take that fortune and bring trouble to him.


    However, remembering Lu Changsheng¡¯s power when he killed five Robber Cultivators, she thought that unless a Nascent Soul Immortal attacked,


    ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators were no match for Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Broken through to Foundation Establishment!?¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, did you say you¡¯ve broken through to Foundation Establishment!¡± the Lu Family elder exclaimed with a face full of shock and disbelief, asking for confirmation.


    Even though he saw the Family¡¯s Great Formation sense Lu Changsheng¡¯s Foundation Establishment Mana, it was still hard to believe.


    He couldn¡¯t believe that Lu Changsheng had actually broken through to Foundation Establishment!


    After all, this was Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!


    ¡°Yes, haven¡¯t you seen it?¡± Lu Changsheng said, his voice carrying as the Mana Aura of the early stage of Foundation Establishment emerged around him.


    ¡°Good, good, good,¡± the Lu Family elder trembled with excitement, repeatedly expressing his joy.


    Considering the Family¡¯s current circumstances, having Lu Changsheng, a Second Grade Talisman Master, return and break through to become a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, naturally made him ecstatic.


    But the next moment, he looked at Lu Changsheng, unsure of what to do or say.


    Before, he had been able to exercise some of his seniority and call him Changsheng,


    but now that Lu Changsheng had broken through to Foundation Establishment, it left him not knowing how to compose himself.


    ¡°I will go inform the ancestors and the Family Head,¡± he said, turning to Lu Changsheng.


    He hurriedly sent a message to Lu Yuanzhong, Lu Yuanding, Lu Miaochang, and others.


    Telling them that Lu Changsheng had returned,


    And that Lu Changsheng had broken through to Foundation Establishment!

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    Lu Changsheng had originally planned to first return home, see his wives and children, and have a family reunion.On this trip to the Jiuxiao Immortal City, he had not only prepared a surprise for Lu Miaoge.


    He had prepared gifts for all his wives and children as well.


    However, the elder of the Lu Family indicated that Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Yuanding were on their way over and asked Lu Changsheng to wait for a moment.


    Facing this situation, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have much to say.


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    After all, a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment was indeed a major event for the Lu Family.


    If he rushed back home now, it was likely that as soon as he entered the door, Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Yuanding would come looking for him, and he wouldn¡¯t be able to have a proper family reunion.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    Instantly, a streak of escape light flew from the depths of Qingzhu Valley.


    Upon the movement of the family¡¯s great formation and the urgent message, Lu Yuanzhong, the Lu Family Ancestor, arrived first on the scene.


    ¡°Hmm, Changsheng, you¡¯ve returned?¡±


    When Lu Yuanzhong arrived at the mountain gate and saw Lu Changsheng, joy immediately spread across his face.


    But in the next moment, when he noticed the faint spiritual pressure surrounding Lu Changsheng, his face turned from joy to surprise, astonishment, and shock.


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯ve broken through to Foundation Establishment!?¡±


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    Lu Yuanzhong exclaimed in shock.


    Even though he had previously speculated that Lu Changsheng might have been concealing his strength,


    he could never have imagined that, on this trip out, Lu Changsheng would actually break through to Foundation Establishment and become a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!


    This!


    This!


    This!


    This was simply astonishing!


    ¡°Ancestor, I encountered a fortunate opportunity during my trip and luckily achieved a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a bowing smile as he looked at Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s astonished face. ???§à???


    Even though he had revealed his Foundation Establishment Cultivation, he still considered himself a junior.


    He did not call Lu Yuanzhong by the informal term ¡®fellow Daoist.¡¯ sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, according to the family hierarchy, Lu Yuanzhong was the great-uncle of Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan.


    ¡°Good, good, good, Changsheng, congratulations on your breakthrough to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong immediately became emotional and nodded repeatedly in response.


    After the battle at Blackwater Pool, he felt a greater pressure than anyone else in the Lu Family.


    Not only had the core elite of the family suffered heavy losses in that battle,


    but he, the family ancestor, had also been severely injured and didn¡¯t have much time left to live.


    Afterward, he poured all the family¡¯s resources into Lu Miao Feng, hoping that he would break through to Foundation Establishment and support the family.


    However, Lu Miao Feng failed!


    The Foundation Establishment failed!


    At that moment, he aged considerably in an instant!


    His already weary body and spirit took on an added measure of sadness.


    He was constantly worried and restless day and night.


    It was precisely because of this,


    that upon hearing the news that the Feng Family Fortress was destroyed by Xiahou Monie, he immediately discussed with Lu Yuanding the possibility of sending some of the direct family descendants away with Lu Miaoge.


    He was afraid!


    Afraid that the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain would fall on his watch!


    Now seeing Lu Changsheng return after achieving Foundation Establishment, the tightly wound and weary spirit relaxed slightly.


    Even though Lu Changsheng was not a blood descendant of the Lu Family,


    he had been with the Lu family for more than twenty years,


    had taken a wife and had children, and had shared hardships with them, having long been rooted in Qingzhu Mountain!


    Now that he had returned after achieving Foundation Establishment, his sincere and humble address of ¡®ancestor¡¯ to Lu Yuanzhong showed not a trace of arrogance.


    That¡¯s why he trusted Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Ancestor, what happened to your health?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked as he looked at Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s complexion.


    Lu Yuanzhong used to look around forty years old,


    but now, he seemed at least twenty years older.


    Moreover, his complexion was dark and dull, his aura chaotic, and there was an air of decline about him.


    He roughly guessed that Lu Yuanzhong had been injured in the battle at Blackwater Pool,


    for he could faintly sense a trace of the corpse poison he once used to help Chu Qingyi detoxify from Lu Yuanzhong.


    ¡°Hehe, there was some trouble caused by the forces from the Demon Path before, so I was injured a bit,¡± Lu Yuanzhong said, relaxing his eyebrows as he spoke.


    He had long come to terms with his own life and death;


    what he couldn¡¯t let go of was the family and his responsibility.


    At this moment, Lu Yuanding and Lu Miao Chang rushed over.


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng and learning that he had made a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, they reacted just like the previous Lu Family elder, Lu Yuanzhong:


    full of disbelief, astonishment, and incredulity.


    Facing this reaction, Lu Changsheng could only once again confirm his achievement of Foundation Establishment, leaving both men shocked and overjoyed.


    Afterward, under the respectful, envious, awe-filled, and emotional gazes of the stationed Lu family descendants, Lu Changsheng led Ling Zixiao and went to the Qingzhu Great Hall with Lu Yuanzhong, Lu Yuanding, and Lu Miaochang.


    Such a significant matter as Foundation Establishment naturally warranted a good conversation with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Zhiming, hurry and share this good news, that Lu Changsheng has returned after completing his Foundation Establishment, with Miaoyun, Miaohuan, and the others!¡±


    Once the stationed elder saw Lu Changsheng and the others leaving, he immediately came back to his senses and instructed his people to notify Lu Changsheng¡¯s family about the auspicious news.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    The stationed disciple upon hearing these instructions, immediately acknowledged and went to convey the good news.


    ¡­


    At the Qingzhu Great Hall,


    Lu Changsheng recounted to Lu Yuanzhong, Lu Yuanding, and Lu Miaochang the details of his trip and how he accomplished Foundation Establishment.


    He stated that during this trip, by a fortunate coincidence, he had discovered an ancient cultivator¡¯s cave dwelling, which allowed him to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    It was also because of this that he met Ling Zixiao and became Dao companions with her.


    However, the secret realm was perilous, and Ling Zixiao had been seriously injured there, her foundation damaged, and now only one-tenth of her cultivation level remained.


    ¡°I have met Daoist Ling!¡±


    Only then did Lu Yuanzhong notice that Ling Zixiao was also a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.


    His entire focus had been on Lu Changsheng until then.


    Because Ling Zixiao was extremely weak and showed no trace of mana or spiritual pressure,


    he was startled when he heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s words and realized that Ling Zixiao was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, which made him much more respectful and courteous.


    After all, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!


    Even if only one-tenth of her cultivation level remained, she was still a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!


    He couldn¡¯t help feeling emotional that not only did Lu Changsheng have great fortune, but he also had good romantic luck!


    Back when the Lu Family and the Chen Family were at war, a Foundation Establishment female cultivator had taken a liking to Lu Changsheng, openly expressing her feelings for him!

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    Now that he¡¯d ventured out, he not only encountered fortuitous adventures that led to his breakthrough in Foundation Establishment but also found a Foundation Establishment female cultivator to become Dao companions with!Such matters left him utterly at a loss for words.


    He couldn¡¯t help but reflect on his own journey, which consisted of nothing but cultivation, and yet more cultivation.


    Compared to Lu Changsheng, he felt utterly¡­


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng had achieved his breakthrough in Foundation Establishment at an even younger age!


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    Lu Yuanding and Lu Miaochang, listening to Lu Changsheng¡¯s story, were also filled with emotion.


    Especially Lu Yuanding.


    One could say he had watched Lu Changsheng grow up step by step.


    So now, it still felt like a dream, something unreal.


    He couldn¡¯t believe that the son-in-law he had brought back to the Lu Family from the foot of Qingyun Sect, his own son-in-law, had actually broken through to Foundation Establishment and become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    You must understand, that¡¯s a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!


    Although he had always told Lu Changsheng to cultivate diligently and, relying on the Talisman Path, hoped for a future breakthrough to Foundation Establishment,


    hope and reality were completely different matters!


    After Lu Changsheng finished recounting his adventures, Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Yuanding also shared with Lu Changsheng some events that had occurred over the past year.


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    It was only upon hearing these stories that Lu Changsheng realized the Lu Family had gone through so much in the year.


    The battle at Blackwater Pool resulted in the death of six core high-ranking members of the Lu Family!


    Among them was the Second Elder, someone Lu Changsheng was acquainted with.


    Lu Yuanzhong was gravely injured in the battle at Blackwater Pool, with corpse poison invading his organs and not much life left in him.


    Lu Miao Feng attempted Foundation Establishment!


    But the interference from other families, suspected to be the Yu Family of Bi Lake Mountain, led to her failure to break through.


    Xiahou Monie wreaked havoc in the region, and his wife Lu Miaoge took Lu Qingshan, Lu Qingzhu, and other Lu Family disciples to seek refuge in Green River Marketplace!


    Hearing this news, Lu Changsheng felt a surge of guilt.


    He thought about how, over the past year or so, Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, and others must have been not only worried about him but also in tremendous anguish. £Ò¨¤¦­?????§¦?


    ¡°Ancestor, father-in-law, rest assured, I have returned,¡±


    ¡°With the birth of Divine Sense after my breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, I¡¯ve significantly improved in the Talisman Path. I am now capable of crafting Second Rank Superior Grade Talismans,¡± Lu Changsheng said to Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Yuanding.


    He intended to follow the dual excellence route of ¡°Alchemy and Talisman.¡±


    In the realm of Talisman Path, he naturally couldn¡¯t afford to spend another five or six years making meager progress.


    Thus, taking this chance, he revealed himself as a Second Grade Talisman Master of Superior Grade!


    This way, he could gradually disclose his alchemy skills in the future.


    ¡°What, Second Rank Superior Grade talismans!?¡±


    Upon hearing this news, Lu Yuanzhong, Lu Yuanding, and Lu Miaochang all gasped in shock, too astonished to speak.


    Although they knew that a cultivator would experience notable enhancements in comprehending cultivation techniques and various cultivation arts upon the birth of Divine Sense,


    the extent of Lu Changsheng¡¯s enhancement was simply too frightening, wasn¡¯t it?


    They clearly remembered that it had been just over three years since Lu Changsheng had advanced to a Second Rank Talisman Master.


    In just over three years, he had progressed from a Second Rank to a Second Rank Superior Grade?


    You must understand, advancing in Second Rank skills is like overcoming a huge hurdle.


    There are countless skill masters who spend their entire lives unable to cross such hurdles. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yet, Lu Changsheng, after his breakthrough, had leaped to become a Second Rank Superior Grade Talisman Master.


    A Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator and a Second Rank Superior Grade Talisman Master, such strength and status left the three speechless, almost parched with their mouths agape.


    Sitting elegantly nearby, Ling Zixiao sipped her tea lightly upon witnessing this scene.


    She thought that if only they knew that Lu Changsheng was also a Second Rank Superior Grade Alchemist, they would be even more shocked.


    However, seeing Lu Changsheng chatting with Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Yuanding,


    she was reassured that the information she had purchased from Heaven Knowledge Tower about Lu Changsheng was correct.


    The details Lu Changsheng revealed matched almost exactly with the records of Heaven Knowledge Tower.


    The only issue was that Lu Changsheng was hiding too much!


    So much so, that apart from him, probably no one else knew the extent of his hidden abilities and the unknown methods he possessed.


    Ling Zixiao felt that even what she had seen was just the tip of the iceberg when it came to Lu Changsheng.


    Or rather, what she saw was only what Lu Changsheng wanted her to see, intentionally showing it to her.


    He was several times more mysterious than she knew!


    ¡°Ancestor, the cultivation technique I practice has some effectiveness against poisons,¡±


    ¡°May I examine your injuries?¡± Lu Changsheng then said to Lu Yuanzhong.


    The other party had been inflicted with corpse poison and didn¡¯t have much time left.


    If it was curable, he was naturally willing to help.


    After all, on this trip back, he planned to purchase a suitable spiritual land to establish his own family.


    Once he established a family, he would undoubtedly be very busy,


    and wouldn¡¯t be able to devote much attention or time to the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain.


    But given the current situation of the Lu Family, it was difficult for him to speak of leaving and establishing his own family.


    So if he could treat the injuries of Lu Yuanzhong, the Lu Family Ancestor, and stabilize the situation, it would be more than ideal.


    ¡°I have a Second Rank special Monster Core, and as long as I gather the rest of the ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Elixir, I can prepare to concoct it,¡±


    ¡°Then I could spare one for the Lu Family, and as long as there is a new Foundation Establishment in the Lu Family, I wouldn¡¯t need to worry too much,¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Although he had contributed a lot to the Lu Family by crafting talismans over the years,


    a small favor deserves a great return!


    Over the past two decades, the Lu Family had been nothing but good to him, as it was his wife¡¯s family.


    Now that he had the intent and the capability to leave, he should repay them a hundredfold!


    Moreover, forming his own family didn¡¯t mean he would sever ties with the Lu Family.


    With Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoyun, and a host of wives, concubines, and children, he was bound to remain connected with the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Good, I¡¯ll trouble you then,¡±

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    Lu Yuanzhong originally wanted to say that his body was already poisoned by corpse toxin, and medicine was of no avail.But thinking of Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation, he decided to act otherwise and extended his wrist for examination.


    Lu Changsheng reached out and grasped Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s wrist, beginning to check his condition.


    He immediately saw that the other¡¯s organs were all corrupted by the corpse toxin.


    ¡°Corpse toxin has invaded the organs. Indeed, it¡¯s troublesome.¡±


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    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brow furrowed slightly upon seeing this.


    This corpse toxin was not as severe as the one from Chu Qingyi, but it was also extremely difficult to handle.


    Especially now, as the corpse toxin had already rotted the organs.


    Even though his Seven Luminaries Sword Qi was capable of expelling toxins, it couldn¡¯t remove the corpse toxin.


    Because expelling the toxin would harm Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s organs.


    ¡°Ancestor, I have a bottle of Pure Heart Spirit Purifying Elixir here, which might help with your condition,¡±


    ¡°Once your condition improves a bit, I¡¯ll try to see if I can remove some of the corpse toxin from you.¡±


    After pondering for a moment, Lu Changsheng took out a bottle of elixir medicines from his storage bag and said to Lu Yuanzhong.


    He couldn¡¯t completely rid the other of the toxin.


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    He could only extend the other¡¯s lifespan as much as possible.


    ¡°Pure Heart Spirit Purifying Elixir?¡±


    Upon hearing the name of the elixir, Lu Yuanzhong knew it was a Second Rank elixir.


    It had effects such as purifying the mind, nourishing the spirit, relaxing the muscles, unblocking meridians, treating organ toxins, and harmonizing blood and qi.


    He didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to be so generous right from the start.


    A relieved smile appeared on his face as he said, ¡°Alright, I will accept the elixir.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t hold you up any longer, knowing that you¡¯re eager to return home for a reunion.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong looked at Lu Changsheng, smiled, and spoke.


    Knowing that he had been away for so long, Lu Yuanzhong understood Lu Changsheng¡¯s eagerness to reunite with his wives and children.


    ¡°Thank you, Ancestor.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled, stood up, and left.


    ¡°Wait, Changsheng, now that you¡¯ve made your breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, I wonder when you plan to hold the Foundation Establishment ceremony so that I can make arrangements,¡± said Lu Miaochang, looking at Lu Changsheng and speaking out. ???????????????????


    Previously, Lu Miaochang had treated Lu Changsheng with politeness.


    But now, with Lu Changsheng¡¯s breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, his words and expression inevitably carried a measure of respect and awe. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°The ceremony, let¡¯s just forget about it,¡±


    ¡°We can celebrate within the family quietly.¡±


    ¡°Now with Xiahou Monie causing chaos everywhere, if we were to hold such a large ceremony, we might attract unwanted attention. And besides, it could allow intruders to infiltrate our family during that time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said after some thought.


    While holding the Foundation Establishment ceremony meant he could also take more wives and concubines,


    He would be very busy in the upcoming time.


    Having been away for so long, he needed to spend time with his wives and concubines and check on his children.


    He had to bring Lu Miaoge home, work on ¡°Taiyi Seed Way Art,¡± help Lu Miaoge change to practice ¡°Water of Virtue Technique,¡± and deal with the breakthrough of Foundation Establishment.


    Then there was the integration of the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, the creation of Third Rank Talisman, nurturing of Treasure Talisman, crafting of the Ninety-Nine Mysterious True Strategy, making of the Foundation Establishment Elixir, and inspection of the family spirit land.


    Thinking of these matters already made his head spin.


    He felt that without a year or two, he simply couldn¡¯t manage to finish up all this work.


    Therefore, he had no immediate plans for a grand ceremony and chose not to focus on taking concubines for the time being.


    He planned to continue this aspect after establishing his own family.


    ¡°Changsheng makes a good point. With Xiahou Monie wreaking havoc everywhere, it would be dangerous if he took the opportunity to infiltrate Qingzhu Mountain,¡± agreed Lu Yuanding.


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s just have a family celebration,¡± Lu Miaochang said immediately upon hearing this.


    As the Patriarch of the Lu Family, he also had these concerns and took them into account.


    But the Foundation Establishment ceremony was a significant event!


    Whether or not to hold it still depended on Lu Changsheng¡¯s decision.


    If Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t agree, and he declared there would be no ceremony, celebrating quietly within the family would seem very disrespectful to Lu Changsheng, a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    ¡°However, Sister Miaoge is still outside. I plan to go to the Green River Marketplace in the next few days to bring Sister Miaoge home, and then we¡¯ll celebrate.¡±


    Lu Changsheng voiced his plans.


    With Lu Miaoge still taking refuge with her children outside, he couldn¡¯t well start celebrating at home.


    Besides, how could they celebrate without Lu Miaoge present!


    Throughout their journey, Lu Miaoge had encouraged and accompanied him, hoping that he would cultivate well and one day achieve Foundation Establishment!


    Now that he had returned home after achieving Foundation Establishment, he naturally wanted to share this joy with her!


    ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll do as you say, Changsheng.¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Lu Yuanding¡¯s face immediately showed a smile of relief.


    He felt that his daughter had not married the wrong person!


    Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Miaochang saw this and also nodded secretly, their faces showing smiles.


    Their trust in Lu Changsheng had always been strong over the years, for he had always valued relationships and was a person of great sentiment!


    Then, Lu Changsheng walked towards his own residence, with Ling Zixiao beside him.


    ¡­


    At this very moment.


    Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Qu Zhenzhen had already heard the news of Lu Changsheng¡¯s return and his breakthrough in Foundation Establishment.


    When they heard the news, they thought they were hallucinating.


    But they knew that it was impossible for someone to make such a joke.


    Especially since Lu Zhiming had sworn to Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan multiple times.


    Asserting that Uncle Changsheng had indeed returned and had broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    He was currently discussing matters in the hall with the elders and the Family Head, and would probably be back later.


    It was then that the women half-believed these words.


    Mainly because the news was just too outrageous, too incredible.


    This was a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator after all.


    How could their own husband, after just one trip outside, break through to Foundation Establishment and become a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator?


    However, after receiving the news, they immediately notified the other concubines, maids, and children in the backcourt to go out and welcome Lu Changsheng¡¯s return.


    The concubines, maids, and children, upon hearing the news of Lu Changsheng¡¯s return, were all bewildered.


    Some could hardly believe the message.


    Immediately, the women waited anxiously and expectantly for Lu Changsheng to come back.


    About a quarter of an hour later.


    Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Qu Zhenzhen, who were waiting at the entrance of the estate,


    saw Lu Changsheng, dressed in a green robe, with handsome features and an otherworldly air, walking towards them with a woman dressed in a blue gown, her beautiful face framed with a high hair bun, and a dignified demeanor.


    ¡°Husband!¡±


    ¡°Husband!¡±


    ¡°Father, Father!¡±


    Upon seeing this scene, Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen,


    immediately ran towards Lu Changsheng with excited faces and reddened eyes.


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng return with another woman, Lu Miaohuan immediately turned her pretty face away and snorted coldly.


    To think she had been so worried about him, and here he was flirting with another woman.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, Zhenzhen.¡±


    Lu Changsheng quickly stepped forward and embraced his two wives.


    Seeing that their eyes were somewhat red, it was obvious they were very concerned about him.


    He immediately felt even more guilty.


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault. I was delayed so long on this trip outside and made you worry,¡± said Lu Changsheng, hugging his wives and gently patting their backs to comfort them.


    ¡°My husband has been busy with important matters outside,¡± Lu Miaoyun said softly, holding on to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Husband, I just heard that you¡¯ve made a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment!¡± Qu Zhenzhen looked up at her husband, seeking confirmation of the news.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. This time while I was out, I encountered some good fortune, which is why I managed to break through to Foundation Establishment,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a light laugh, tenderly stroking her hair.


    ¡°Congratulations on your breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, Husband!¡± Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s eyes widened as she heard this, then her face filled with affection as she congratulated her husband.


    Although she was not interested in cultivation,


    after so many years on Qingzhu Mountain, she naturally knew what it meant to be a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.


    Upon hearing those words, Lu Miaoyun also showed a face full of surprise.


    Even though Lu Changsheng had personally told her so,


    she still felt as if it were a dream, so surreal.


    But seeing the real Lu Changsheng in front of her, the real touch,


    she immediately admired him, her eyes brimming with love as she said, ¡°Congratulations on becoming a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, Husband!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations on becoming a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, Husband!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, Father, on becoming a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, Dad, on becoming a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!¡±


    At this moment, the other concubines and children all stepped forward, bowed to Lu Changsheng, and offered their loud congratulations.

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    Lu Changsheng looked at the wife, concubines, and children before him.Memories of the past twenty years, the warm, joyful, and caring moments spent with his wives and children, surfaced in his mind.


    He clearly remembered that whenever he made progress in his cultivation or Talisman Path, his wives and children would always congratulate him like this.


    But now.


    Initially, his wives and concubines like Lu Lanshu, Lu Zi¡¯er, Lu Qing¡¯er, and his children like Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Wuyu, and Lu Wuyou were not at Qingzhu Mountain but had gone to Ruyi Prefecture.


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    ¡°Alas.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed softly in his heart, feeling a bit sentimental for a moment.


    However, looking at the scene before him, he put on a smile again and said, ¡°Good, let¡¯s go home!¡±


    Having said that, he saw Lu Miaohuan, who was standing aside in a black dress, graceful and elegant, biting her lip.


    Lu Changsheng stepped forward, took hold of her wrist, and said warmly, ¡°Huanhuan, I¡¯ve made you worry.¡±


    This second young miss, although she had improved her temper a lot.


    But in front of so many people, she was still too embarrassed to throw herself into his arms as Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen would.


    And Lu Changsheng could guess Lu Miaohuan¡¯s thoughts.


    His long trip outside had caused concern.


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    And to come back with another woman, naturally, she was a little upset.


    But such a small tantrum, as a husband, he would naturally accommodate.


    He pacified Lu Miaohuan and, with all his wives and children, entered the house, briefly introducing Ling Zixiao to the women.


    Then, from the Storage Bag, he took out gift after gift.


    Elixir Medicines, vestment robes, and accessories for his wives and concubines to preserve their beauty and youth.


    And for his children, some vestment robes, small toys, and sweets.


    Previously, on the one hand, his finances were limited.


    On the other hand, it was to avoid displaying wealth ostentatiously.


    So, the gifts he gave his family were generally within a certain range.


    This trip to Jiuxiao Immortal City, he saw many nice trinkets.


    And thinking of revealing his Foundation Establishment cultivation upon returning home, he decided to buy a bit more.


    Ling Zixiao watched the joyful atmosphere of Lu Changsheng and his family and the image of a happy family.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s genuine smile, she understood that his previous mentions of missing his family were sincere.


    ¡°What a strange man.¡±


    She sat quietly aside, maintaining her dignified composure, her face exhibiting an elegant smile.


    But her entire being seemed somewhat out of place in this heartwarming scene.


    Just then.


    A maid came forward, indicating that the Fourth Elder had arrived.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng promptly went out with Lu Miaoyun to welcome her.


    ¡°Grandmother.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Fourth Elder, with white hair and a face full of wrinkles, leaning on a cane, and went forward to support her.


    Cultivating individuals usually have the means to maintain their youth.


    But this old person was over a hundred years old, with not much life left, so senility was increasingly evident.


    ¡°Changsheng, I¡¯m interrupting your family reunion.¡±


    ¡°Grandmother couldn¡¯t contain her excitement when she heard about your Foundation Establishment, so she wanted to come and see for herself.¡±


    The Fourth Elder looked at Lu Changsheng in front of her, sizing him up, her face filled with a kind smile. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She had watched Lu Changsheng grow up step by step.


    It was hard to believe that the boy who was only at the Third Level of Qi Refinement twenty years ago had become a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator and Second Rank Talisman Master. ?£Á£Î??¨º????


    ¡°What are you saying, Grandmother?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was still very respectful to the old woman and invited her into the main hall.


    He then revealed his Foundation Establishment Cultivation and his Talisman Path level to her.


    ¡°Very good, very good, Grandmother said long ago that you, Changsheng, would achieve great things one day¡­¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng not only break through to Foundation Establishment but also make such progress in the Talisman Path, the Fourth Elder could not hide her emotional excitement.


    Shakingly holding Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand, full of gratified happiness, she spoke out loud, reminiscing about the past.


    The older one becomes, the closer to death, the more nostalgic and longing for the past they become.


    She had spent most of her life cultivating in the family, making Talismans, contributing to the family.


    Now looking back, she believed the best decision she ever made was marrying Lu Miaoyun to Lu Changsheng and educating this grandson-in-law.


    After chatting with Lu Changsheng for a while, the Fourth Elder felt a bit tired and wanted to leave.


    At her age, both great joy and sorrow were very draining on her Mental Spirit and energy.


    ¡°Grandmother, I¡¯ve acquired a Second Rank Lifespan Extension Pill during my time outside, please accept it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the old woman in front of him, took out a Second Rank Lifespan Extension Pill from his Storage Bag, and spoke.


    It¡¯s said that cultivators in the Energy Refinement Late Stage can live up to two ¡®jiazi,¡¯ or one hundred and twenty years.


    However, truly reaching that age is still rare.


    The Fourth Elder had never suffered any serious injury.


    But long-term dedication to the Talisman Path and making Supreme Talismans had greatly exhausted her Mental Spirit and energy.


    Now, she had at most ten years to live.


    This Lifespan Extension Pill could almost extend her life by another ten years.


    ¡°A Second Rank Lifespan Extension Pill?¡±


    The Fourth Elder and everyone else present were extremely surprised.


    Lifespan Extension Pills were very precious and seldom seen on the market.


    A Second Rank Lifespan Extension Pill could sell for at least seven or eight thousand Spirit Stones.


    Therefore, even though the Fourth Elder was a Top-Level Talisman Master, she had never consumed a Second Rank Lifespan Extension Pill.


    ¡°Changsheng, your Grandmother accepts your sentiment,¡±


    ¡°But you should keep this Lifespan Extension Pill for yourself; don¡¯t waste it.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve just broken through to Foundation Establishment; there will be plenty of other expenses¡­¡±


    The Fourth Elder cheerfully refused the Lifespan Extension Pill, speaking out loud.


    She was very touched and gratified by Lu Changsheng¡¯s thoughtfulness.


    But in her view, it was a complete waste for her to use such a pill.


    Now, due to her old age, not only did she struggle to concentrate during Talisman Making, but she even experienced a trembling hand.


    It was difficult for her to draw First Grade Supreme Talismans anymore.


    Nowadays, she mainly gave guidance to the children and drew some simple, medium-quality Talismans.


    ¡°Grandmother, please accept it,¡±

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    Lu Changsheng understood the mindset of such an elder.They were old and didn¡¯t want to waste resources.


    At the same time, cultivators from families like the Lu Family often harbored a concept of putting the family first.


    No matter what Lu Changsheng said, the elder was unwilling to accept the Lifespan Extension Pill.


    In Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, a Second Rank Lifespan Extension Pill was merely worth seven or eight thousand Spirit Stones.


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    He could earn that by making some Elixir Medicines or crafting some Talismans.


    But to the elder, it was a huge sum of money,


    and at their age, they felt it wasn¡¯t worth spending it on themselves!


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, Yu¡¯er, take your great-grandma back.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed softly, not insisting, and let his children take the Fourth Elder back.


    He planned to have his children deliver the Lifespan Extension Pill to the elder later.


    He could say he had contributed a lot to the Lu Family.


    But to the elder who had always looked after him, he hadn¡¯t given back much.


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    That night.


    The bed gently swayed.


    Lu Changsheng and his wives, Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, were entwined in intimacy.


    Afterward!


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, you have been working hard managing the household these days.¡±


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    ¡°In the time to come, you, Zhenzhen, and Huan¡¯er should focus on your cultivation and strive to break through the Energy Refinement Late Stage.¡±


    Lu Changsheng cradled his wife, his palm lightly caressing her snow-white skin, as he spoke with a gentle voice.


    Today, after returning from his Foundation Establishment, Lu Changsheng noticed that Lu Miaoyun seemed to be weighed down by some worries.


    As a husband for many years, he naturally understood that his wife was very sensitive and lacked confidence, prone to overthinking.


    As he was constantly progressing, but she was not, it naturally resulted in pressure in her heart.


    Now that he had broken through to Foundation Establishment, Lu Miaoyun was initially happy but surely couldn¡¯t help but overthink it afterward.


    Lu Changsheng saw all this.


    So, at this moment, he began to properly comfort his wife.


    ¡°Husband, there¡¯s no need to spend so extravagantly. You just broke through to Foundation Establishment and need a lot of resources. Plus, there are so many children at home¡­¡± ????¨¢¦­§à¦¢¨§?


    Lu Miaoyun nestled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, her voice weak and delicate.


    As Lu Changsheng continued to progress, the women by his side became more and more outstanding.


    As the first official wife, she felt the pressure undeniable.


    Therefore, she could only maintain her dignity as the leading wife and manage the household affairs for Lu Changsheng as best as she could.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, I have said before, we are husband and wife, and for the rest of our lives, we should advance hand in hand.¡±


    ¡°In this regard, you just listen to me. I will make arrangements for the children.¡±


    Lu Changsheng embraced his wife, his gentle voice carrying a hint of firmness, leaving no room for doubt.


    ¡°I know, husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun was slightly startled upon hearing this.


    Then she pursed her moist and lustrous lips, nestling close, her face filled with tender affection.


    ¡°If there¡¯s anything, just tell me directly, don¡¯t keep it bottled up inside,¡± he said.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s palm gently caressed her fair and rosy cheeks.


    After speaking, he looked at Qu Zhenzhen and said, ¡°Zhenzhen, the same goes for you.¡±


    ¡°Quanzhen and the others are grown up now; you don¡¯t need to worry so much and can spend more time on your cultivation.¡±


    ¡°I hope that one day in the future, all of you will be able to break through to Foundation Establishment and stay by my side.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke warmly.


    Qu Zhenzhen was not as prone to overthinking as Lu Miaoyun,


    but she truly wasn¡¯t very interested in cultivation.


    She felt that being by Lu Changsheng¡¯s side, with their children, was enough to satisfy her.


    That¡¯s why she was still at the fifth level of Energy Refinement in terms of cultivation level.


    Lu Changsheng felt that even with a High Grade Breakthrough Elixir, Qu Zhenzhen might not be able to break through the Energy Refinement Late Stage.


    He would only be able to wait until he established his own family lineage before letting her practice the ¡°Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique.¡±


    ¡°Mmm, I¡¯ll listen to you, husband,¡± Qu Zhenzhen obediently nodded, her expression docile.


    Even after so many years, she still had a somewhat naive personality, like a child that had never grown up.


    But as she spoke, she began to worry about her children again,


    especially her son, Lu Quanzhen.


    To say he was sensible, he was very much so.


    But in the eyes of his mother, engaging in dangerous activities,


    and not knowing to come home more often to see her, he was not sensible at all.


    Whenever she talked about this son, she looked utterly aggrieved.


    ¡°It¡¯s good that Quanzhen has his own opinions, and besides, he has me as a father.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately embraced his wife, his voice reassuring.


    In his heart, he thought of his son.


    Wondering how Lu Quanzhen was doing now, after two years.


    As he and his wife continued their conversation, the topic gradually shifted to their children.


    Those of his children without a Spiritual Root were sent to the secular world, and many had started their own families.


    Lu Xianzhi, who had a Spiritual Root, was now nineteen years old.


    Lu Miaoyun was preparing to arrange a marriage for him.


    But because the Lu Family had been quite preoccupied recently, and with many matters to attend to,


    she had been waiting for Lu Changsheng to return before deciding, so nothing was settled yet.


    Now that Lu Changsheng had returned, Lu Miaoyun brought up this matter, discussing these issues.


    Thinking about his children growing up one by one, Lu Changsheng felt somewhat overwhelmed.


    It was a pleasure to marry and have children at the time.


    But to arrange everything properly for each of them now, wasn¡¯t a simple task.


    The night grew deep.


    Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen fell asleep.


    Lu Changsheng quietly left the room.


    He went to Lu Miaohuan¡¯s room.


    Having many wives and concubines was also a worry.


    But, he didn¡¯t have to deal with all of them at once.


    Still, the second mistress with a bit of a tsundere temperament certainly needed to be soothed properly.


    ¡°Huanhuan.¡±


    As soon as he entered the room, Lu Changsheng could tell from her breathing that Lu Miaohuan was still awake, clearly waiting for him.


    Lu Miaohuan didn¡¯t speak, turning away.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng gave a light chuckle.


    Having been husband and wife for so many years, he knew well the character of Lu Miaohuan.

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    This was just her way of showing dissatisfaction, a signal that she was upset and wanted to be coaxed.Immediately, Lu Changsheng approached the bed and embraced his petite and curvaceous wife in his arms.


    Then, he whispered endearing words of affection and longing into her ear.


    In a short while, the second young lady was coaxed into happiness by Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Huanhuan, I¡¯ve prepared a special gift for you this time,¡±


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    From the storage bag, he took out exquisite and splendid clothes, elegant and noble dresses, and sexy shoes and stockings.


    Lu Miaohuan had always liked fashionable and attractive clothing.


    In Jiuxiao Immortal City, Lu Changsheng passed by a ¡®Heavenly Garments Pavilion¡¯.


    He noticed that their vestment robes were designed not for practicality, but for beauty, elegance, and attractiveness.


    Lu Changsheng knew that Lu Miaohuan would definitely like them.


    Because of the expensive prices, he couldn¡¯t afford to buy a set for every wife and concubine, so he could only choose a few sets for some of his wives.


    As expected,


    upon seeing these uniquely crafted dresses and shoes, Lu Miaohuan¡¯s eyes shone brightly with surprise and delight.


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    ¡°Huanhuan, if you like them, why not try them on now?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s palm slowly caressed her body as he spoke in a warm tone.


    ¡°Hmph~¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaohuan gave Lu Changsheng a feigned look of annoyance mixed with pleasure with her beautiful eyes.


    How could she not understand what Lu Changsheng meant?


    Still, she was very happy inside.


    Because such behavior from Lu Changsheng was a sign of his affection for her, just as always.


    Then, the two began a playful game of dress-up in the room.


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    Gradually, a sense of spring filled the room.


    Accompanied by whimpers that sounded like complaints and longing, like weeping and entreaty.


    ¡­


    The next day,


    news of Lu Changsheng¡¯s return after achieving Foundation Establishment spread throughout Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Hiss, Foundation Establishment, Uncle Changsheng has actually made a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°What, the ninth elder has broken through to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°Wasn¡¯t Lu Changsheng at the Seventh Level of Energy Refinement? How did he manage to break through to Foundation Establishment!?¡±


    ¡°I heard that Brother Changsheng gained an opportunity during his trip, which is why he fortuitously broke through to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°Such luck, I¡¯m really envious!¡±


    ¡°You say it¡¯s luck, and you actually believe it¡¯s just luck?¡±


    ¡°A Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, also a Second Rank Talisman Master, this this this¡­¡±


    ¡°Sigh, to think I also indulge in eating, drinking, and gambling every day, yet I don¡¯t get such an opportunity!¡±


    ¡°Brother Changsheng¡¯s talent in the Talisman Path, once affected by his cultivation level, now that he¡¯s broken through to Foundation Establishment, he can continue to make progress in the art of talismans!¡± ????????¦¥s


    ¡°Foundation Establishment¡­ I recall he¡¯s about forty years old, right?¡±


    Inside Qingzhu Mountain, people were buzzing with discussions about the news.


    Some were joyful, some were moved.


    Some envied, some felt bitter and jealous.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s breakthrough to Second Grade Talisman Master had already made many green with envy.


    Now, that he had suddenly reached Foundation Establishment naturally upset some people¡¯s sense of balance.


    After all, in many people¡¯s eyes, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t usually focus on cultivation, but obsessed over women.


    Even with such circumstances, it was accepted he had talent in talismans, yet he also had such luck, such an opportunity.


    However, many were also inspired by his achievement.


    They felt that as long as they didn¡¯t give up and worked hard, they might one day obtain an opportunity to break through Foundation Establishment themselves.


    In the Cultivation World, stories of underdogs rising up were certainly not scarce.


    Now that Lu Changsheng had broken through to Foundation Establishment, to many in the Lu Family, he was a living example.


    The Immortal Seedlings who had arrived at the Lu Family with Lu Changsheng, now more than twenty years had passed.


    Aside from Li Feiyu, none had left.


    All had become integrated into the Lu Family.


    Hearing this news, some felt as if a lifetime had passed.


    They remembered that sunset twenty years ago.


    Some regretted not having fostered a good relationship with Lu Changsheng at the outset.


    Of course, Lu Changsheng himself knew nothing of these discussions, nor did he care.


    At this moment, he was taking his wives and concubines on a leisurely outing around Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°It¡¯s been so long since I¡¯ve been out, and today my husband actually has time to accompany us on this pastoral jaunt.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen wore a light pink dress adorned with embroidery of butterflies poised for flight, and draped over it was a layer of white gauze.


    Inhaling the fresh spring air of the mountain forest, her pretty face was lively and joyful.


    ¡°It is I who have been too busy to take you out for relaxation and fun,¡± he said.


    ¡°From now on, I will certainly spend more time with my dear Zhenzhen,¡± he promised.


    Lu Changsheng smiled, speaking in a gentle voice.


    Lu Miaoyun wore a jade-green dress, her beautiful hair pinned up with a matching green hairpin.


    Gazing at the surrounding scenery, her elegant and gentle face showed a smile as she held onto Lu Changsheng¡¯s wrist, whispering, ¡°Thank you, husband.¡±


    She knew that Lu Changsheng did it to help her relax and clear her mind, to keep stray thoughts at bay.


    Cultivators paid great attention to their state of mind.


    If it was too disturbed and filled with too many stray thoughts, at best it would affect their cultivation efficiency, and at worst, it could even give rise to a heart demon,


    Especially when facing a bottleneck, a poor state of mind could lead to failure, even if all the necessary resources were available.


    ¡°Hehe, we are husband and wife, what is there to thank?¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled.


    He felt that, if he had time, it would be good to take his wives and concubines out more often to relax, perhaps every few months.


    ¡°Thank you, husband!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard, husband!¡±


    The other ladies also took turns thanking Lu Changsheng.


    They knew that this outing was just a simple break for them.


    But for a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, a Second Grade Talisman Master, to willingly take them out for leisure, they already felt very satisfied and touched.


    ¡°Alright, since we are here to enjoy ourselves, let¡¯s relax and be at ease,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile, dismissing the formalities with a wave of his hand.


    During this time, he had not neglected any of his concubines or maids, inquiring about their well-being and the children¡¯s matters.


    These concubines and maids who remained on Qingzhu Mountain had borne him many children.


    For instance, the first maid he bought from the White Jade Tower, Shao Yuyao,


    had given birth to seven children for him.


    Among these seven children, three possessed Spiritual Roots.


    The youngest son, Lu Qingxuan, even had a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root!


    The maid Jiang Louyue had borne him six children.


    One of these children had a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root!


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng planned that once he established his own family, he would hold a grand wedding banquet to formally elevate all these maids to the status of concubines,


    giving them proper recognition.


    Thinking about the establishment of his family, Lu Changsheng, after the outing, casually visited the Lu Family¡¯s spiritual fields, medicine gardens, and pastures.


    The spiritual rice, spiritual medicine, and spiritual beasts that the Lu Family cultivated and raised were all of very low grade.


    One reason was the absence of inherited knowledge in the cultivation of spiritual plants and the taming of spiritual beasts.


    Another was the lack of adequate Spiritual Plant Masters and Beast Tamers.


    This realization revealed to Lu Changsheng that this would be a problem when his family was established.


    After all, he had only a limited understanding of the cultivation of spiritual plants, spiritual medicine, and the rearing of spiritual beasts.


    Among his wives and concubines, not even Lu Miaoyun, Shao Yuyao, Xiao Yueru, Guan Xin, or Xiao Qing had more than a basic knowledge of spiritual food and plants,


    their skills limited to simple care of spiritual medicine and herbs and making spiritual meals.


    ¡°Sigh,¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a small sigh in his heart.


    The closer the time came to establish his family, the more he realized that there was more to do and prepare than he had anticipated.


    He wanted to achieve in one step what other families took decades or even a century to accomplish and realized it would require several times the effort.

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    Bi Lake Mountain, Yu Family.¡°Lu Changsheng broke through to Foundation Establishment?¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family received a piece of news, his eyes revealing shock and disbelief.


    ¡°I remember this Lu Changsheng was at the Seventh Level Energy Refinement, wasn¡¯t he? How did he suddenly break through to Foundation Establishment?¡±


    He murmured to himself, his expression grave.


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    Half a year ago, their Yu Family had taken action, incessantly harassing Qingzhu Mountain, causing Lu Miao Feng to fail her Foundation Establishment.


    Now, this Lu Changsheng had suddenly broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    If he hadn¡¯t known that such news couldn¡¯t possibly be false, he wouldn¡¯t believe it at all.


    ¡°If it¡¯s true, it would disrupt my Yu Family¡¯s plans,¡± the Yu Family Patriarch murmured.


    He then put the letter away and went to report to the family¡¯s elder.


    ¡°Hmm? Lu Changsheng? That Second Grade Talisman Master from the Lu Family has broken through to Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Patriarch of the Yu Family, Yu Jinyang, frowned upon hearing this news.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that at a time when the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s fortune had seemingly run out, a Lu Changsheng would suddenly emerge.


    They had naturally kept an eye on Lu Changsheng.


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    But they had never imagined that Lu Changsheng would break through to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Ning Yuan, don¡¯t worry about this matter,¡±


    ¡°Since Lu Changsheng has reached Foundation Establishment, prepare a generous gift and send it personally,¡± Yu Ninghu said with a light laugh.


    ¡°Big brother, what do you mean by this?¡± asked the Patriarch of the Yu Family, puzzled.


    The incident of interfering with Lu Miao Feng¡¯s Foundation Establishment, even though the Lu Family had no evidence, they had a high suspicion it was done by their own Family.


    Under such circumstances, the relationship between the two families had already hit rock bottom.


    It¡¯s just that the Lu Family didn¡¯t dare to openly break off relations.


    ¡°Hehe, if Lu Yuanzhong were in good health, he could live another hundred years, and Lu Changsheng¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment would be great news for the Lu Family indeed!¡±


    ¡°But now, with Lu Yuanzhong infected with corpse poison and not much life left, what do you think, will Lu Changsheng have other ideas once Lu Yuanzhong dies?¡±


    ¡°After all, this Lu Changsheng is not from the main branch of the Lu Family; he¡¯s an in-law!¡±


    Yu Ninghu¡¯s face showed a smile as he spoke assuredly.


    ¡°Indeed,¡± Yu Jinyang nodded approvingly after hearing his grandson¡¯s words.


    Not only was this grandson talented, but his disposition and handling of affairs also greatly satisfied him.


    If it weren¡¯t for the fear that too many affairs would affect Yu Ninghu¡¯s cultivation, he should have been the Patriarch of the Yu Family.


    ¡°Big Brother is wise!¡± the Patriarch of the Yu Family exclaimed, suddenly understanding the rationale.


    Even though the Lu Family now had Lu Changsheng, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, to stabilize the situation and boost morale,


    Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s life was drawing to an end.


    Once Lu Yuanzhong died, within the main branch of the Lu Family, there would no longer be a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    As an in-law who had achieved Foundation Establishment, facing the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain, would he harbor thoughts of taking over?


    Or perhaps thoughts of establishing his own sect?


    This would be a tremendous test of human nature!


    Moreover, he had always paid attention to information regarding Lu Changsheng, the Second Rank Talisman Master.


    He knew Lu Changsheng had a particular hobby.


    Acquiring wives and concubines, fathering children!


    With a multitude of wives and offspring numbering in the hundreds!


    Such a flourishing lineage couldn¡¯t be underestimated within the Lu Family.


    When the time comes, once Lu Yuanzhong dies, even if Lu Changsheng were mindful of his ties to the Lu Family, not wishing to usurp the leadership,


    What about his wives and children?


    With so many offspring, it¡¯s impossible for none to have their own ambitions!


    Once these offspring come of age, they will certainly use their father¡¯s connections and authority to vie with the main branch¡¯s descendants for resources and power. ?¨¤????¨¯???


    Over time, this will inevitably cause conflict and lead to a family split!


    ¡°But Big Brother, are we just going to let the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain fall into Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands?¡± The Patriarch of the Yu Family queried his own brother.


    The Yu Family intended to seize the territory of Qingzhu Mountain for themselves,


    But even if Qingzhu Mountain were to split, the Yu Family would find it difficult to profit from this.


    ¡°Hehe, the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain and the Bai Family at Hundred Birds Lake have been allied for generations; if the Lu Family splits and Lu Changsheng takes charge, the bond between the Bai and Lu families will also be severed,¡±


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    ¡°Perhaps we don¡¯t even have to wait for the day Lu Yuanzhong dies; an estrangement will already have formed between Lu Changsheng¡¯s lineage and the main branch of the Lu Family, and that will be our opportunity,¡±


    ¡°This Lu Changsheng is also a Second Grade Talisman Master, and I¡¯ve reviewed his information; he indeed possesses exceptional talent in the Talisman Path!¡±


    ¡°Now that he has achieved Foundation Establishment, his future in the Talisman Path is bound to be limitless,¡±


    ¡°If he¡¯s willing to relinquish some benefits, wouldn¡¯t it be acceptable for our Yu Family to cooperate with him?¡±


    ¡°After all, once the Lu Family splits, Lu Changsheng will truly be incapable of controlling Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s industries, veins, and resources; our family could offer assistance in managing these,¡± Yu Ninghu stated with a faint smile on his face.


    ¡°Ning Hu makes sense,¡±


    ¡°Ning Yuan, pass the word; our Yu Family members can try to build connections with Lu Changsheng¡¯s offspring,¡±


    ¡°That way, once Lu Changsheng takes power, our family can also act through his offspring,¡± the Patriarch of the Yu Family said after listening.


    ¡°Yes, Elder!¡±


    Yu Ningyuan, who was able to become the Patriarch of the Yu Family, was naturally no fool.


    Hearing his brother and elder¡¯s words, he had fully grasped the intricacies and knew how to proceed.


    At present, the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain could be distinctly divided into two branches.


    When dealing with people from these two branches, their Yu Family could suppress one and side with the other,


    Not only escalating the tension but also preparing for the future,


    ¡°Elder, there¡¯s a serious problem with this Lu Changsheng,¡±


    After Yu Ningyuan had left, Yu Ninghu turned to his family elder and spoke,


    ¡°I¡¯ve looked at his records before; his cultivation was supposed to be at the Seventh Level Energy Refinement,¡±


    ¡°Even with concealing his strength and a breakthrough, he should have been at the Eighth Level Energy Refinement at most. It¡¯s absolutely impossible for him to break through directly to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°Besides, I remember this Lu Changsheng possesses a low-grade Spiritual Root, and only after being eliminated by the Qingyun Sect did he become a son-in-law to the Lu Family.¡±

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    ¡°It¡¯s only because he has an exceptional talent in the Talisman Path that he was favored by the Lu Family, slowly rising to become their son-in-law.¡±¡°Despite being just an unwanted son-in-law with a Lower Grade Spiritual Root, even if his talent in the Talisman Path is extraordinary, his cultivation resources are limited. It¡¯s impossible for him to reach the Ninth Level Energy Refinement in just twenty years.¡±


    ¡°So there must be a huge problem, he must have encountered some great fortune!¡±


    Yu Ninghu¡¯s expression was solemn as he spoke.


    When Lu Changsheng became a Second Grade Talisman Master, he had been paying attention, and had investigated Lu Changsheng¡¯s background.


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    He felt that this person was problematic.


    Now seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, he could almost confirm that there was a big issue with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Exactly!¡±


    ¡°Back then, the Lu Family joined forces with the Bai Family to attack the Chen Family of Red Leaf Valley.¡±


    ¡°The reason Red Leaf Valley fell so swiftly, annihilated, was precisely because a Guest Elder of the Chen Family betrayed them at that time.¡±


    ¡°And this Guest Elder has a significant relationship with Lu Changsheng, so this Lu Changsheng is definitely not simple.¡±


    Yu Jinyang nodded in agreement and spoke out.


    In his words, a trace of murderous intent flickered in his eyes.


    He contemplated whether to find an opportunity to eliminate Lu Changsheng.


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    Otherwise, letting such a person continue to grow was indeed worrisome to him.


    ¡°Elder, we must not.¡±


    ¡°Lu Changsheng¡¯s sudden breakthrough to Foundation Establishment must be due to some unknown secret, he has been hiding his clumsiness all this time.¡±


    ¡°No one knows how much he has hidden, this trip outside might have been precisely for a covert breakthrough to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°Moreover, this person is also a Second Grade Talisman Master, he must have many life-saving Talismans in hand.¡±


    Yu Ninghu saw the murderous intent of their family elder and slightly shook his head.


    To him, Lu Changsheng¡¯s ability to breakthrough to Foundation Establishment must be due to a great opportunity.


    It was even possible that he had obtained a rare legacy.


    Under such circumstances, it was too risky for his family to rashly attack the other party.


    If they failed to kill him, it would bring lots of trouble.


    ¡°Hmm, I naturally understand,¡± the elder said.


    ¡°But we still need to keep a close watch on this Lu Changsheng; this young man¡¯s growth is indeed somewhat demonic.¡±


    ¡°A son-in-law with a Lower Grade Spiritual Root to breakthrough to Foundation Establishment in just over twenty years?¡± Yu Jinyang said in a deep voice. ?¨¤?????????¨ºs


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    Hundred Birds Lake, Bai Family.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng has broken through Foundation Establishment?¡±


    The Bai Family Head squinted his eyes as he read the letter in his hand.


    ¡°However, this event is also a good thing for our Bai Family.¡±


    ¡°Feifei has already borne a child for Lu Changsheng.¡±


    ¡°If this child has a Spiritual Root, and the Spiritual Root Talent is not bad, our Bai Family¡¯s relationship with Lu Changsheng can be further strengthened.¡±


    The Bai Family Head muttered to himself as he looked at the letter in his hand.


    He then proceeded to the lakeside courtyard.


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    From inside the secret chamber of the courtyard, a deep and robust voice asked.


    ¡°Brother Yang, just now Feifei sent a letter, saying that Lu Changsheng of Qingzhu Mountain had returned from his outside breakthrough to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    The Bai Family Head spoke out, addressing the family¡¯s newly advanced elder.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng? That man has actually broken through Foundation Establishment?¡±


    ¡°I felt there was something unusual about that person, and now it seems he is truly extraordinary.¡±


    A man in his thirties, tall and wearing a black robe embroidered with flying birds, stepped out of the small courtyard.


    He was the Bai Family¡¯s newly advanced elder, Bai Yunyang.


    ¡°Oh, Brother Yang, you¡¯ve met this Lu Changsheng before?¡±


    The Bai Family Head asked, somewhat surprised.


    ¡°Back when the family wanted me to marry Lu Miaoge, I met him several times in Nine Dragons Market and paid some attention to him,¡± Bai Yunyang replied.


    At that time, knowing that the head of the Lu Family was nearing the end of his life and both families needed to maintain their relationship, the Bai Family hoped he would marry Lu Miaoge.


    Lu Miaoge, not only had a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root, she was also an upper-class Talisman Master at a young age.


    If he could marry her, it would not only be beneficial to the family, but also to him.


    Unfortunately, Lu Miaoge had expressed that she was devoted to cultivation and had no such intentions, so he had to leave empty-handed.


    Later, when he found out that Lu Miaoge married Lu Changsheng, he paid some attention to Lu Changsheng.


    He believed that if Lu Miaoge was willing to marry Lu Changsheng, this man must be extraordinary.


    ¡°I see, I hadn¡¯t expected that you and this Lu Changsheng were once love rivals, Brother Yang.¡±


    The Bai Family Head and Bai Yunyang had grown up together.


    So even with the latter becoming the family elder, they could still joke around.


    ¡°Ha, it¡¯s hardly a matter of being love rivals.¡±


    ¡°After all, I never competed with him for anything,¡± Bai Yunyang said calmly.


    Indeed, he had once been captivated by Lu Miaoge.


    But he was not so infatuated with a woman that he would keep thinking about her incessantly.


    ¡°Since this Lu Changsheng has broken through Foundation Establishment, our Bai Family should still prepare a gift.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, now that Feifei has married Lu Changsheng as a concubine and has given birth to a child, when you go there, you can talk with Feifei, and see her opinion of Lu Changsheng.¡±


    ¡°After all, after the battle at Blackwater Pool, the Lu Family¡¯s Patriarch Yuan Zhong suffered severe injuries and his current condition is not good; it¡¯s uncertain how long he can live¡­¡± Bai Yunyang said softly.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    The Bai Family Head picked up on the hidden meaning in the elder¡¯s words.


    ¡­


    Wugong Ridge, Zheng Family.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng has broken through to Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°It seems it was not in vain that our family¡¯s elder humbled himself to give away Xiao Wan as a concubine to this Lu Changsheng,¡± the Zheng Family¡¯s elder mumbled to himself upon receiving the news.


    ¡°Now that Lu Changsheng has made a breakthrough, perhaps I can use this Lu Changsheng, and the Lu and Bai families to stir things up¡­¡±


    He was aware that his family had long been infiltrated by the Yu Family.


    But the most depressing thing for a family is to have no successor to carry on the legacy.


    Like the Lu and Bai families, even if something happens to the elder, at least there are younger members who can try for Foundation Establishment!


    But his Zheng Family, the old are too old, the young too young.


    There¡¯s not a single promising seed in their midst capable of challenging Foundation Establishment.


    What a sad state of affairs!


    Moreover, the Zheng Family¡¯s elder even suspected that some of the family¡¯s former seeds might have fallen victim to the Yu Family¡¯s schemes.

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    But even with doubts and knowledge, it was useless.He was old.


    He didn¡¯t dare to fight anymore, he couldn¡¯t win.


    Now, he could only live in miserable comfort under the protection of the Yu Family.


    At least after his death, the Family Spirit Land could ostensibly be preserved.


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    If the younger generation proved capable and one of them achieved Foundation Establishment, perhaps they could wrest back control of Wugong Ridge from the Yu Family.


    ¡­.


    Not only the Yu Family, but the Bai Family and the Zheng Family as well.


    Many of the smaller family powers in the vicinity received information about the Lu Family, about Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°What a pity that the Lu Family doesn¡¯t celebrate the Foundation Establishment ceremony, otherwise I would have offered my daughter as a concubine to Lu Changsheng.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, your daughter may possess a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, but with such plain looks, would Lu the Master even spare her a glance?¡±


    ¡°Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, Second Grade Talisman Master¡­¡±


    ¡°I must find out which child of Lu the Master is favored, there might be a chance to foster good relations through that connection.¡±


    Upon hearing about Lu Changsheng¡¯s breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, these people immediately thought of offering their daughters.


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    After all, those families who had previously given their daughters as concubines or maids to this Master Lu now all had offspring.


    If the offspring possessed Spiritual Root Talent and the future looked promising, it wouldn¡¯t be necessary for them to do anything for their maternal home.


    Just this connection alone would be enough to bring them many benefits.


    Lu Changsheng was unaware of these external affairs.


    In the last few days, he had been at home accompanying his wives and concubines, concerned about the well-being of his children.


    Of course, he hadn¡¯t forgotten the little girl Bai Ling either.


    About Bai Ling¡¯s situation, he had gathered some information in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    It was much as he had suspected.


    There was a high probability that her ancestors carried the bloodline of the Demon Race.


    Now, a reversion to ancestral traits was occurring.


    But based on the state of Bai Ling¡¯s scales, Lu Changsheng was unable to determine exactly which Demon Race bloodline was reverting.


    He could only guess that it was a snake demon bloodline.


    ¡°Brother~¡±


    Bai Ling was still as affectionate and sweet-voiced when facing Lu Changsheng.


    If Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s personality was like that of a child who never grew up,


    Then Bai Ling was even more so, her nature incredibly simple and pure.


    ¡°Ling¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Changsheng naturally pulled her into his embrace, kissed her porcelain forehead, and then gently ruffled her little head.


    Over a year had passed, and though the little girl hadn¡¯t grown much taller, her figure had become increasingly exquisite and attractive.


    With curves that were alluring,


    Especially the slim waist of the young girl.


    She perfectly embodied the concept of a Water Serpent Waist!


    ¡°Hmm, does Ling¡¯er have something she wants to say?¡±


    Lu Changsheng chatted casually with Bai Ling, caring about her situation.


    Seeing Bai Ling hesitate to speak, her face blushing, he asked.


    ¡°Brother, Ling¡¯er is eighteen years old now.¡±


    ¡°Brother once said¡­ when I turned eighteen, I could¡­ marry Brother.¡±


    Bai Ling clasped her white dress, lifted her beautiful head slightly, lightly bit her moist cherry lips, and with a pair of watery eyes full of hope, she looked at Lu Changsheng with a timid expression. ?§¡??????¨¨?


    From the moment Lu Changsheng took her home, she had been smitten with him.


    But she was too young then to understand all of this.


    When she reached fourteen or fifteen, she gradually came to understand.


    She started to anticipate furthering her relationship with Lu Changsheng, sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Hoping to bear Lu Changsheng children, just like the sisters in the house.


    But Lu Changsheng had never broached the subject.


    Finally, she mustered the courage to ask Brother if he liked her.


    Lu Changsheng, seeing Bai Ling in such a state, knew she was experiencing the first stirrings of love,


    So he said to wait until she was a little older, after she turned eighteen.


    This promise had Bai Ling eagerly looking forward to the day, waiting for it.


    A few days ago, when Lu Changsheng returned, she was filled with joy and anticipation, but Brother had not brought it up, had not initiated the conversation.


    So, after much thinking and restless nights, she finally decided to take the initiative and gather her courage.


    ¡°Ah.¡±


    When Lu Changsheng heard this, he too remembered that it had been seven years since he¡¯d brought Bai Ling home.


    Because she was so young at the time, and considering her physical condition, he¡¯d always kept her at his side.


    Which led him to feel almost as if he were raising a daughter.


    ¡°Hehe, it seems Ling¡¯er can¡¯t wait any longer.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the shy, pitiable girl before him, who nearly cried out in her eagerness to speak, and laughed as he said,


    He pinched her delicate and flawlessly smooth, beautiful face.


    In the seven years that had passed, the little girl had become a woman who could cause the downfall of a state.


    Even among his harem, there were few who could rival the beauty of Bai Ling, this little girl.


    Her delicate and pure face was naturally gorgeous,


    Conveying an ethereal, untainted innocence that seemed removed from the mortal world.


    Her large, clear eyes were like peach blossoms, misted with dew, appearing enchanting and seductive, captivating the heart.


    An innocent and enchanting face,


    An exquisitely curvaceous figure,


    A moving, endearing, coy demeanor.


    All these qualities in one person made every move, every smile, deeply stirring.


    Lu Changsheng felt that only a manlike himself could remain unmoved by Bai Ling¡¯s charm.


    Looking at the girl¡¯s blushing face, with eyes like silk, and peach blossom-like, dew-wet eyes, Lu Changsheng chuckled and said, ¡°Ling¡¯er, wait for Brother to finish his current matters, then I¡¯ll marry you, alright?¡±


    As soon as he spoke, he was slightly taken aback.


    He felt as if his words were like establishing a flag for impending death.


    ¡°Mmhmm~¡±


    Bai Ling, hearing this, immediately nodded vigorously, her face alight with happiness.

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    ¡°Zi Xiao, can you check on Bai Ling¡¯s condition?¡±After chatting with Bai Ling for a while, Lu Changsheng thought of her situation and called Ling Zixiao over.


    Having spent so much time together, he knew that Ling Zixiao¡¯s knowledge was broader than his own.


    She might be able to discern Bai Ling¡¯s condition and identify what Demon Race bloodline she had.


    ¡°Big brother.¡±


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    Seeing that Ling Zixiao was about to check her, Bai Ling, with a timid and weak face, clung to Lu Changsheng¡¯s arm.


    After so many years, she still didn¡¯t dare to let anyone other than Lu Changsheng see her scales.


    It was only after getting close to people like Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen that she felt a bit better.


    But she was still very sensitive about this matter.


    Now, seeing Lu Changsheng asking Ling Zixiao to check on her, she thought there was something wrong with her body that made Lu Changsheng unhappy.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, little Ling¡¯er, Sister Zi Xiao isn¡¯t a bad person, she¡¯s just taking a look,¡± Lu Changsheng said gently, rubbing her head.


    Then he lifted her wrist, covered in scales, to his lips and kissed it.


    Her scales, perfectly fused with her fair and delicate skin, were crystal clear, cold to the touch, and not at all disgusting.


    In Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes, it even had a kind of demonically charming beauty.


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    ¡°Mm-hmm.¡±


    Comforted by Lu Changsheng like this, Bai Ling¡¯s pure and charming little face immediately showed happiness and shyness.


    What she feared most was Lu Changsheng¡¯s disgust or aversion to her.


    ¡°This man really is¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao sighed softly to herself, seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions and Bai Ling¡¯s dependency on him.


    She could only say that against a man like Lu Changsheng, innocent girls like Bai Ling had no resistance.


    Even if Lu Changsheng sold her, she would probably help him count the money.


    She then began to examine Bai Ling, using her mana and divine sense to check her physical condition.


    A moment later,


    Ling Zixiao furrowed her brow slightly and, after a moment of contemplation, said to Lu Changsheng,


    ¡°It should be that she has some Demon Race bloodline, leading to bloodline reversion.¡±


    ¡°But it¡¯s also possible that when her bloodline awakened, there was a mutation.¡±


    ¡°As for what Demon Race bloodline it is, I¡¯m not sure.¡±


    ¡°However, this bloodline is not simple,¡± Ling Zixiao said.


    Although she couldn¡¯t determine Bai Ling¡¯s exact situation,


    Based on Lu Changsheng¡¯s description, she could sense that Bai Ling was extraordinary.


    The bloodline in her body might be that of a rare Demon Race, or it might be a powerful mutated bloodline.


    Otherwise, a human who had undergone bloodline reversion and awakened to a Demon Race bloodline couldn¡¯t possibly make such rapid progress with an ordinary cultivation method. ?????¦­??¨§?


    She couldn¡¯t help but admire Lu Changsheng¡¯s good fortune and opportunities.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly upon hearing this.


    ¡°My lord, Bai Ling likely has some kind of serpent bloodline.¡±


    ¡°If she were given a serpent or demon cultivation method, her bloodline might be able to reveal some of its potential.¡±


    ¡°Even her cultivation speed might become faster,¡± Ling Zixiao continued.


    Demon beasts cultivate instinctively through their bloodlines.


    But when a demon beast reaches Second Rank, it gains a certain level of intelligence.


    Some demon beasts, through bloodline inheritance, receive the fundamental methods of cultivation.


    Such as refining flesh and blood, absorbing nature¡¯s spiritual energy, and the essence of the sun and moon.


    If a demon beast reaches Third Rank, it is essentially no different from a human cultivator, capable of practicing cultivation methods and innate divine abilities. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Therefore, the Demon Race also has its cultivation methods.


    However, the cultivation methods of the Demon Race and the Human Race are not compatible, and they generally cannot cultivate each other¡¯s techniques.


    But for someone like Bai Ling, who has experienced bloodline reversion and awakened a Demon Race bloodline, she might be more compatible with some demon cultivation methods.


    ¡°A Demon Race cultivation method? Faster cultivation?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows raised when he heard this.


    In his view, Bai Ling¡¯s current cultivation speed was already astonishing.


    In six years, she had reached the Sixth Level of Energy Refinement!


    He estimated that in another year, she would be able to break through to the Seventh Level of Energy Refinement!


    And these years, he had only given her some Spirit Stones.


    He hadn¡¯t given her any Elixir Medicines.


    If cultivating a Demon Race method could make Bai Ling¡¯s progress even faster, that would be amazing!


    However, he had only ever heard of Demon Race cultivation methods.


    He had never seen any in the marketplace.


    ¡°Indeed, I once heard a rumor about a Nascent Soul Immortal with the Silver Moon Heavenly Wolf Bloodline,¡± Ling Zixiao said, shaking her head. ¡°At first, she cultivated with Human Race methods and made slow progress.


    ¡°But then she accidentally obtained a Demon Race heritage, which unlocked the potential of her Silver Moon Heavenly Wolf Bloodline, leading to rapid improvement in her cultivation level, achieving Core Formation, and possessing astonishing combat strength.


    ¡°However, I¡¯ve only heard about this and don¡¯t know the details.


    ¡°As for Demon Race cultivation methods, indeed, they are rarely circulated outside, and this kind of method is generally only mastered by a Third Rank Demon King.¡±


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded thoughtfully.


    He pondered whether his system lottery could draw a Demon Race cultivation method.


    He vaguely remembered that when he had fifty offspring, he received a chance for a specific lottery draw.


    Many names of cultivation methods appeared then.


    It seemed there were names that looked like they were for Demon Race cultivation.


    ¡°Never mind, it¡¯s not urgent,¡± he thought.


    ¡°Besides, even if there are Demon Race cultivation methods, they may not necessarily be suitable for Bai Ling.


    ¡°Moreover, given Bai Ling¡¯s situation, even if she becomes powerful, it¡¯s unlikely that she could fight against others.


    Lu Changsheng gently shook his head.


    He felt that with Bai Ling¡¯s circumstances, she¡¯d better live a carefree life at home, peacefully.


    As for her cultivation, it was already pretty good now.


    So, the Demon Race cultivation methods weren¡¯t a priority.


    While the three of them were talking,


    a maid informed Lu Changsheng that Lu Yuanding and the Family Head Lu Miaochang had arrived.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded and headed toward the main hall.

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    Knowing that these two generally sought him out for serious matters, Lu Changsheng was certain something important was at hand.¡°Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Yuanding and Lu Miaochang, who had been waiting in the hall, stood up and greeted him immediately upon seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s arrival.


    Their manners were obviously much more courteous than usual.


    ¡°Father-in-law, Family Head, have you come because there is something you need?¡±


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    Lu Changsheng asked.


    He had no idea what matter they would need to discuss with him today, having just spoken with them yesterday.


    Right away, Lu Miaochang indicated that although the Foundation Establishment ceremony would not be held, they would still celebrate it within the family.


    Additionally, several familiar families would send representatives to offer their congratulations.


    Moreover, in the Cultivation World, the advanced are honored first!


    Among the Immortal Sects, once someone makes a major breakthrough in their realm, their generational status is automatically elevated!


    This was the same for the cultivating families of Qingzhu Mountain.


    As long as one broke through to Foundation Establishment, they would be promoted to the status of Family Ancestor!


    This was a matter of identity and status!


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    This way, no one in the family would disrespect a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator by pulling rank due to age.


    Now that Lu Changsheng had broken through Foundation Establishment, he should be promoted to the status of Family Ancestor!


    Therefore, during the family celebration, a ceremony would be held to formally announce Lu Changsheng as the Lu Family Ancestor.


    ¡°This, as for the matter of Foundation Establishment, isn¡¯t it enough that everyone knows about it? There¡¯s no need for the title of Ancestor.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke with a slight frown upon hearing this.


    He was not eager to carry the title of Lu Family Ancestor of Qingzhu Mountain.


    Bearing this title, he felt it would be extremely awkward to face his wife, Lu Yuanding, the Fourth Elder, and others in the future.


    Moreover, since he had already begun preparations to establish his own family, what need was there to take on the title of Lu Family Ancestor?


    ¡°Changsheng, this is the rule of our Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Now that you have ascended to Foundation Establishment, you should rightfully become the Family Ancestor.¡±


    Lu Yuanding tried to persuade Lu Changsheng.


    Now that Lu Changsheng had broken through to Foundation Establishment, they naturally had to give him the treatment he deserved.


    ¡°Father-in-law, the title of Ancestor really isn¡¯t necessary.¡±


    ¡°To me, knowing about the Foundation Establishment is enough; there¡¯s no need for any ceremony.¡±


    ¡°You know I¡¯ve never liked trouble.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke firmly.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Yuanding pondered for a moment before saying, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, how about you take on the position of the Great Elder of the family?¡± £Ò§¡N?£Â§¦????


    The powers of the Great Elder of the Lu Family were immense.


    Responsible for the family¡¯s finances and assisting the Family Head in managing family affairs.


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng was still going to refuse, Lu Yuanding immediately spoke solemnly, expressing that now Lu Changsheng had broken through Foundation Establishment to become a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, the family naturally had to give him the suitable recognition.


    Otherwise, it would appear that their Lu Family could not accommodate talented individuals!


    As for the duties of the Great Elder, if Lu Changsheng was unwilling to manage affairs, he could simply hold the title, as the current Ninth Elder did.


    Since his father-in-law had spoken to this extent, Lu Changsheng could only agree.


    He was well aware that the current state of the Lu Family meant they couldn¡¯t provide much in terms of benefits and treatment.


    Therefore, they had to give him enough respect in terms of titles.


    Though Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind these things,


    it was good that the Lu Family itself had this awareness and attitude.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s do as you say, father-in-law.¡±


    ¡°As for the duties, let¡¯s just keep things as they are. You know I usually don¡¯t like to manage affairs.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Yuanding showed a slight smile and nodded upon hearing this.


    He knew in his heart that even though he had offered Lu Changsheng the title of Great Elder, Lu Changsheng was definitely not keen on managing affairs or getting involved in family business.


    Afterward, Lu Yuanding informed Lu Changsheng that a cave dwelling had been prepared for him in the family¡¯s core area.


    If Lu Changsheng wanted to cultivate on a daily basis, he could use this place for his cultivation.


    Moreover, considering Ling Zixiao¡¯s situation and out of respect for Lu Changsheng, the Lu Family had also prepared a dwelling for Ling Zixiao.


    Such dwellings were located around the spiritual focal points of the spirit veins on Qingzhu Mountain, where the spiritual energy was incredibly dense.


    Shortly after, Lu Yuanding took Lu Changsheng to see the cave dwelling.


    Lu Changsheng briefly checked it out.


    The spiritual energy was indeed very dense.


    Even though it wasn¡¯t as good as the ¡®A¡¯ ranked cave dwelling he used in the Qingyun Market when he broke through to Foundation Establishment,


    it was still much richer in spiritual energy than his current residence.


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    Lu Changsheng expressed his gratitude aloud.


    ¡°This is what the family should do. Changsheng, right now the family¡¯s situation is such that we indeed cannot provide you with much in the way of resources¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Yuanding sighed slightly and said to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Father-in-law, I understand.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, things will get better slowly.¡±


    After so many years together, Lu Changsheng knew what kind of person his father-in-law, Lu Yuanding, was.


    The man wasn¡¯t trying to play the victim in saying this; it was an expression of helplessness.


    Over the past few days, Lu Changsheng had come to roughly understand the Lu Family¡¯s situation: the family savings had been nearly spent in the attempt to support Lu Miao Feng¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.


    Moreover, due to Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s health, the family had scaled back many of their businesses, leading to reduced family income.


    The current situation was indeed not so great.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for the hardship, Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Yuanding sighed again deeply and patted Lu Changsheng on the shoulder as he spoke.


    ¡°No matter, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    During their casual conversation, Lu Yuanding asked Lu Changsheng when he planned to head to Green River Marketplace.


    ¡°Father-in-law, I¡¯m planning to go there tomorrow.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    He had decided long ago to stay at home for three days before heading to Green River Marketplace to pick up Lu Miaoge and the children.


    It was also a good opportunity to see Xiao Xiyue.


    Having not seen each other for over a year, now that he was back, it was naturally time to meet.


    He could also inquire about the value of the Qingyun Sect token he had obtained from Chiyun True Immortal.


    ¡°Good, be careful on the road when you go.¡±


    Lu Yuanding nodded and responded after hearing the plan.


    He also suggested that Lu Changsheng could conceal his identity when leaving.


    Following the incident with Lu Miao Feng, Lu Yuanding was somewhat worried that other family forces might harm Lu Changsheng.

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    ¡°Father-in-law, rest assured.¡±Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this.


    Then he briefly practiced cultivation in his cave dwelling.


    When he returned home, he learned that his son, Lu Xianzhi, and daughter, Lu Ruyi, had returned from the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    The two children were no longer young.


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    Having broken through to the Fourth Level of Energy Refinement, he had arranged for them to manage a shop in the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Upon hearing of their return, he immediately had someone call his son and daughter over.


    ¡°Son pays respect to Father! Congratulations on achieving Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!¡±


    ¡°Daughter pays respect to Daddy! Congratulations on achieving Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!¡±


    The siblings came to the hall, greeted Lu Changsheng respectfully, and bowed.


    They were baffled when they received the news that their father had returned from his trip having achieved Foundation Establishment.


    After organizing and handling their affairs, they rushed back home.


    ¡°Sit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly as he looked at his children before him.


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    He inquired about how they had been living in the Red Leaf Valley Market over the past year.


    ¡°I am incompetent¡­¡±


    Lu Xianzhi, feeling somewhat embarrassed, scratched his head and reported to Lu Changsheng.


    He was only a low-grade Puppet Master, and the shop couldn¡¯t make any money.


    He could only sell some simple puppet toys or provide maintenance services for others.


    The entire shop¡¯s profit depended on the Spirit Talisman materials purchased from the Peace Talisman Hall and the Lu Family Spiritual Talisman Shop.


    But in the aspect of Spirit Talismans, due to the lack of a well-known brand and popularity, business was quite average.


    So, over the past year, the shop hadn¡¯t made much profit in Spirit Stones.


    If they included the cost of the storefront, the two had been operating at a loss for the year.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and shook his head upon hearing this.


    He could understand this situation.


    In the Cultivation World, without a brand reputation or core competitiveness in the market, it would be impossible to make money.


    When he originally took over the shop, he never expected Lu Xianzhi to make money from it.


    After all, being a Puppet Master was all about earning meager profits.


    And with Lu Xianzhi¡¯s entry-level Puppetry Skills, he couldn¡¯t really make much money.


    ¡°It¡¯s all right, I never expected you to make any money.


    I only wanted you to gain more experiences, to toughen up.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re willing, you can keep running the shop.


    If you¡¯re unwilling to manage it, then stay home and practice cultivation, delve into Puppetry, Talismans, Spirit Plants, or Spiritual Medicine.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    His thoughts on his children were straightforward.


    If they had a talent for cultivation, focus on practicing.


    If not, take the path of business management or craftsmanship.


    If all else fails, simply live at home idly and continue the family lineage.


    ¡°Father, let sister Ruyi manage the shop; it can still make some money. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    I will focus on studying Puppetry at home.¡±


    Lu Xianzhi spoke up.


    He knew that with his Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, his practice progressed slowly.


    Therefore, he had no expectations for remarkable achievements in cultivation and planned to focus more on Puppetry.


    Although Lu Changsheng considered Puppetry to be a mere sweatshop, in Lu Xianzhi¡¯s eyes, it was still a decent craft.


    ¡°Ruyi, what do you think?¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and looked towards his daughter, Lu Ruyi.


    ¡°Daughter will follow Daddy¡¯s arrangements.¡±


    Lu Ruyi said crisply.


    ¡°Alright, then that¡¯s settled. You will be in charge of managing the shop at Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Xianzhi, if you have any problems with Puppetry, you can come directly to me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Then, he let his children go back to rest well.


    ¡­


    After spending three days with his wives and children at home,


    Lu Changsheng was ready to go to Green River Marketplace to bring Lu Miaoge back home.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, I am going out for a bit; these days, you can relax at home.¡±


    ¡°This is the technique of Talisman Formation; you can take a look at it by yourself first. If there¡¯s anything you don¡¯t understand, I will teach you when I return.¡± ?¨¢¦­?????¦¥?


    ¡°Keep these Talismans; they can be used for self-defense or for practicing Talisman Formation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng arrived at Ling Zixiao¡¯s courtyard, took out a Jade Slip and two stacks of Talismans, and said to her.


    In the past few days, he had mostly been accompanying his wives and children.


    Ling Zixiao didn¡¯t enjoy the bustle much,


    Most of the time, she would be in the yard reading or studying formations alone.


    Thus, Lu Changsheng imprinted some techniques of Talisman Formation and Spiritual Patterns from the ¡®Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture¡¯ for her to while away the time.


    ¡°Thank you, my lord.¡±


    ¡°My lord, please be careful on your journey.¡±


    Ling Zixiao received the Jade Slip and Talismans.


    Her refined face showed a faint smile as she nodded gently.


    ¡°When Miaoge comes back, there is hope for resolving your Dragon Roar Physique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled at Ling Zixiao and said.


    As long as Lu Miaoge successfully cultivates the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique,¡± Ling Zixiao¡¯s aftereffects of the Dragon Roar Physique might be addressed and recovered.


    ¡°Lu Miaoge?¡±


    Ling Zixiao was slightly surprised upon hearing this.


    She knew that Lu Miaoge was the legitimate daughter of the Lu Family and Lu Changsheng¡¯s wife.


    But as far as she knew, Lu Miaoge was only a Ninth Level Energy Refinement Cultivator.


    How could she possibly have a way to resolve her Dragon Roar Physique?


    However, since Lu Changsheng said so, she still held a bit of trust in his words.


    She became curious about this Lu Miaoge in her heart.


    Because in the past few days, she had observed that,


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s other wives were quite ordinary.


    To put it bluntly, calling them vases wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration.


    Only Lu Miaoge, with her Ninth Level Cultivation and status as a Top-Level Talisman Master, was relatively outstanding.


    Lu Changsheng also clearly cared more for this wife.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Ling Zixiao smiled gently, her face beautiful and demeanor dignified.


    After briefly saying goodbye to Ling Zixiao, Lu Changsheng left Qingzhu Mountain, commandeered a purple flying shuttle, and headed for Green River Marketplace.


    This purple flying shuttle was acquired from five Robber Cultivators he had encountered at Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    For traveling purposes, its speed was about half faster than a Spirit Boat.


    Normally, it would take almost half a month to go from Qingzhu Mountain to Green River Marketplace.


    By riding this flying shuttle, he estimated it would take around ten days to arrive.

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    Ten days later.Green River Marketplace.


    A handsome young man with a tall stature, dressed in a green robe, controlled a purple flying shuttle, and descended outside the marketplace.


    Many cultivators around him sensed the emanation of Foundation Establishment spirit pressure and hastened to make way, their faces showing respect and awe.


    Lu Changsheng paid no attention to the behavior of the people around him and stored the flying shuttle away.


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    From his storage bag, he took out a yin-yang sensing talisman and sent a message to Lu Miaoge and Xiao Xiyue.


    Currently, both women were in the marketplace. It would have been awkward had he only looked for one, in case they were chatting together.


    So he decided to send a message to both and meet them together!


    Not much later.


    A woman wearing a snow-white dress, her beautiful face clear and lovely, her figure graceful, and her temperament gentle like water, walked out of Green River Marketplace.


    ¡°Changsheng!¡±


    She searched with her beautiful eyes, and upon seeing Lu Changsheng, her face revealed an excited and joyful expression.


    She ran forward and embraced Lu Changsheng tightly, inhaling the familiar scent.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I¡¯m sorry for making you worry¡­¡±


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    Lu Changsheng felt the warmth of his wife¡¯s embrace softening his heart.


    He knew his delayed return from this trip had caused Lu Miaoge much concern.


    That¡¯s why she was so emotionally excited upon seeing him.


    Under normal circumstances, Lu Miaoge wouldn¡¯t have reacted so extremely.


    After embracing for a moment,


    Lu Miaoge let go of Lu Changsheng, feeling a bit embarrassed for acting like this in public.


    However, she had been worried about Lu Changsheng¡¯s safety all this time.


    ¡°Changsheng, your¡­ your magic aura?¡±


    Upon letting go of Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge¡¯s emotions stabilized slightly, and immediately, she sensed an almost imperceptible spirit pressure coming from him. ????§ÑN¦Ï??£Ó


    She had felt this kind of spirit pressure from Lu Yuanzhong and Xiao Xiyue.


    It was the pressure of Foundation Establishment!


    Now, feeling this magic aura from Lu Changsheng, her beautiful eyes showed surprise, amazement, and delight.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Sister Miaoge, I have made a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking into his wife¡¯s astonished and delighted eyes, smiled gently.


    The thing he most wanted to let Lu Miaoge know upon returning home was that he had achieved Foundation Establishment.


    It wasn¡¯t to show off.


    For years, Lu Miaoge had always been encouraging him, supporting him, urging him to cultivate diligently, to strive and someday achieve Foundation Establishment.


    Although he often took her encouragement and motivation lightly,


    he remembered all of it in his heart.


    So, he wanted to tell Lu Miaoge that he didn¡¯t let down her expectations, her love.


    The promise he once made, that both of them could achieve Foundation Establishment one day, was not just joking, just to make her happy.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment, Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, you have achieved Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge was moved to tears.


    Her joyful eyes turned slightly red, and her voice choked up.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked surprised.


    He had not expected his achievement in Foundation Establishment to impact Lu Miaoge so profoundly, making her reveal such emotions, and his heart ached slightly.


    He had kept too much from her. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°I just knew it, Changsheng, that you would definitely be able to achieve Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°This trip must have been very dangerous.¡±


    Lu Miaoge raised her beautiful head slightly, her eyes brimming with tenderness, and her delicate hand caressed Lu Changsheng¡¯s cheek with a voice soft as water.


    Before Lu Changsheng left, he had said he would bring her a surprise upon his return.


    Now, seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, she thought this was the surprise he had mentioned.


    But to her, Foundation Establishment was fraught with peril.


    Even if Lu Changsheng had a great opportunity, it was still very dangerous for him to go out alone to try Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°It wasn¡¯t dangerous, not dangerous at all.¡±


    ¡°I worried you, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, sighing slightly in his heart.


    He felt he really owed Lu Miaoge an apology for always keeping her in the dark and worrying about him.


    ¡°I¡¯m happy¡­ I just knew that you could do it, you could definitely do it¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge, afraid she was dreaming, embraced Lu Changsheng again, feeling her husband¡¯s warmth and familiar breath.


    Now, not only had her husband returned safely, but he had also achieved the Foundation Establishment Stage she had longed for and had striven for in her dreams, making it all seem unreal.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly.


    The more Lu Miaoge acted like this, the more guilty he felt.


    In her mind, his trip for Foundation Establishment may have seemed filled with immense danger.


    After all, not long ago, Lu Miao Feng had failed at Foundation Establishment,


    and Lu Miaoge herself was facing the daunting obstacle of Foundation Establishment, aware of its difficulties.


    Yet in reality, he had achieved Foundation Establishment long ago, and this trip was merely for shopping.


    After a while,


    Lu Miaoge finally released Lu Changsheng again.


    ¡°Changsheng, I overreacted a little.¡±


    ¡°Even though I believed you would achieve Foundation Establishment, I was still somewhat in disbelief.¡±


    Lu Miaoge spoke, her face joyful and tender like snow and water, her smile radiant.


    Her beautiful eyes sparkled with soft ripples, filled with tender affection.


    The look of someone in love, incomparable!


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that I could definitely do it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng held his wife¡¯s hand, feeling tenderness in his heart.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I told you before, not only would I be able to achieve Foundation Establishment in the future, but both of us will achieve it!¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go inside first, I have a surprise for you later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held Lu Miaoge¡¯s hand and spoke with a smile.


    ¡°A surprise?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge¡¯s joyful eyes sparkled with curiosity as she entered the marketplace with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, you¡¯ll know in a bit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded his head.


    He anticipated the moment he would give the cultivation technique, Foundation Establishment Elixir, and Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects to Lu Miaoge, looking forward to her happy reaction.

 Chapter 359: Husband Is Not Gifted, Its the Perfect Foundation Base! (2)

    ¡°Changsheng, I have something to tell you as well.¡±Lu Miaoge thought of Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu¡¯s affairs and spoke to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Oh, what is it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng held Lu Miaoge¡¯s delicate and boneless slender hand.


    The two walked along the marketplace street, looking every bit the perfect match.


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    ¡°When I brought the children to Green River Marketplace, during a rest on the way, the Earth Spirit Mouse you gave to Qingzhu detected treasures nearby¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge spoke and narrated the affairs of Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu.


    In her view, the children being accepted as disciples by a Nascent Soul Immortal was a great matter, a grand opportunity.


    But seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s return from Foundation Establishment and thinking of the children leaving to become disciples without even getting a chance to see him, she felt a sense of loss and melancholy.


    ¡°Yue Country, Jinyang Sect, Tianyuan True Immortal.¡±


    When Lu Changsheng heard this, his brows knitted slightly.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that his son Lu Qingshan would be taken as a disciple by a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    Others might not know that Lu Qingshan possessed a Gengjin Body Constitution, but as his father, he was well aware.


    Therefore, he always had high expectations for this son.


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    He had been instilling some principles of the Sword Dao in Lu Qingshan.


    Considering teaching him the ¡°Venus Solar Sword Technique¡± once he began his cultivation training and grooming him properly.


    But now, his son had been taken away by a Nascent Soul Immortal to be made a disciple.


    Not only his son Lu Qingshan but also his daughter Lu Qingzhu had been taken away as disciples.


    Lu Qingzhu was Lu Miaoge¡¯s daughter.


    So through love for the mother, he was likewise very fond of this daughter and often kept her by his side.


    But now, he hadn¡¯t even had the chance to see these children before they were taken away by a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    Moreover, this Nascent Soul Immortal came from Yue Country¡¯s Jinyang Sect, not from Jiang Country.


    It would be very troublesome for him to visit his children in the Yue Country¡¯s Jinyang Sect.


    There was no way to visit his children anytime soon.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh in his heart.


    To Lu Miaoge, her children becoming disciples of a Nascent Soul might naturally be seen as a great matter, a grand opportunity.


    But in his view, it could only be considered moderate.


    After all, with the system and Orthodox Level Cultivation Technique inheritance, he was confident that the children he would teach wouldn¡¯t be inferior. ??¦­?B§§?


    Regardless, it was not his place to say anything about the matter.


    Because if there was anyone to blame, it would be himself.


    Not only was there a delay in returning from his trip, but the cause of the events was also related to the Earth Spirit Mouse he gave to Lu Qingzhu.


    ¡°Qingshan and little Zhu¡¯er being seen and taken as disciples by a Nascent Soul Immortal is a good thing.¡±


    ¡°If we have time later, we can take Huanhuan with us and go to Yue Country¡¯s Jinyang Sect to visit them.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, exhaled gently, and spoke in a soothing voice.


    ¡°This Tianyuan True Immortal gave me a token for correspondence.¡±


    ¡°Allowing us to travel on a Jinyang Merchant Association¡¯s spiritual vessel to Yue Country¡¯s Jinyang Sect.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve asked Xi Yue, and she said that every year, there¡¯s a spiritual vessel from the Jinyang Merchant Association at Azure Phoenix Immortal City.¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded slightly and so explained.


    Originally, she thought with only her Qi Refinement cultivation level, it would be very risky and inconvenient to go to Yue Country¡¯s Jinyang Sect to visit her children.


    Now with Lu Changsheng¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, in her eyes, it was much more convenient.


    Yet while speaking, she also thought of the current situation of the Lu Family.


    With the old ancestor Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s life drawing to a close, once he passed away, both she and Lu Changsheng would likely have no time to go to Yue Country to visit their children.


    While speaking, Lu Miaoge led Lu Changsheng to a mansion.


    ¡°Dad! You¡¯re back!¡±


    ¡°Aunt, Uncle!¡±


    Several children were playing in the yard. Seeing Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, they immediately called out.


    ¡°Qingsong, Xiu¡¯er, Changming.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the children and nodded with a smile.


    Aside from his son Lu Qingsong, the others were direct descendants of the Lu Family, so he recognized them all.


    ¡°Continue playing, your Aunt Miaoge and I have some matters to discuss,¡± Lu Changsheng said without lingering to chat with the children.


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯re back.¡±


    At that moment, Xiao Xiyue, clad in a moon-white dress, her features cool but her eyes gentle, came out of the hall with her daughter Lu Wangshu.


    She was very trusting of Lu Changsheng.


    Thus, even though she missed him, she wasn¡¯t as emotionally stirred as Lu Miaoge upon seeing him return. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Xi Yue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng seeing Xiao Xiyue, thought to himself that she must have indeed been with Lu Miaoge.


    Normally, Xiao Xiyue would certainly not be so intimate with Lu Miaoge, spending a long period together.


    However, with the bond of their daughter Lu Wangshu as a bridge, they naturally became much closer.


    ¡°Mm, as soon as I was done with everything, I came right over,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile, advancing to visit his daughter.


    But after more than a year, his daughter Lu Wangshu no longer remembered him.


    After all, Lu Wangshu was only a little over a year old at the time.


    It¡¯s normal for children of that age to forget after not seeing someone for more than a year.


    After a brief chat, Xiao Xiyue expressed that she had something to take care of and took her leave.


    Lu Changsheng knew that Xiao Xiyue was giving space to him and Lu Miaoge.


    Otherwise, why would she deal with matters while still holding her daughter Lu Wangshu?


    He didn¡¯t say much, just conveyed that he would find her later.


    They say absence makes the heart grow fonder.


    In the room, Lu Changsheng expressed his love to Lu Miaoge.


    Lu Miaoge also poured out her heart¡¯s longing.


    A series of fervent encounters followed, one after another.


    The passion and intimacy involved are indescribable to outsiders.


    Afterwards.


    Lu Miaoge lay languidly in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, her eyes brimming with tender affection as she quietly watched him, her beautiful face, always wreathed in smiles.


    ¡°Still thinking about Foundation Establishment?¡±


    ¡°How come I feel like you¡¯re happier about my breakthrough to Foundation Establishment than if you had done it yourself?¡±

 Chapter 360: Husband Is Not Gifted, Its the Perfect Foundation Base! (3)

    Lu Changsheng looked at his wife and spoke in a gentle voice.This was the first time he had seen Lu Miaoge in such a state.


    Usually, Lu Miaoge was more mature and stable than he was, tolerating everything, taking care of him, gentle and intellectual, and empathetic.


    But at this moment, she was like a little girl who had just received candy.


    Every time she ate a piece of candy, a happy smile appeared on her face.


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    ¡°Changsheng, I¡¯m naturally happy that you¡¯ve made a breakthrough in the Foundation Establishment,¡± she said.


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s voice was gentle as water, and not only did her beautiful eyes contain the affection and reliance between husband and wife,


    but also the glow of motherhood and the adoration and admiration of a young girl.


    Such a demeanor would soften even the most hardened steel.


    Naturally, Lu Changsheng felt the same; his heart softened as if it were melting.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I said that I have a surprise for you,¡± he said.


    ¡°This is the surprise I¡¯ve prepared for you.¡±


    He took out a porcelain bottle from his storage bag and handed it to Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°What is this?¡± she asked.


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    Lu Miaoge smiled, took the porcelain bottle, and opened it to look inside.


    The next moment,


    ¡°This!?¡±


    She looked at the elixir medicines inside the porcelain bottle, her beautiful pupils shrinking, her heart trembling violently.


    She then poured the medicines from the bottle into her palm.


    ¡°Changsheng, is this¡­ a Foundation Establishment Elixir?¡± she asked.


    Lu Miaoge looked at the crystal-clear, lychee-sized elixir in her hand, and suddenly looked up, her face full of disbelief.


    She hadn¡¯t expected that the surprise Lu Changsheng said he had for her would be a Foundation Establishment Elixir!


    After all, such elixirs were extremely rare and hard to come by!


    They were supreme spirit pills for ordinary cultivators!


    With a Foundation Establishment Elixir, one¡¯s chances of Foundation Establishment could increase by thirty percent!


    Moreover, if Foundation Establishment failed, one would not suffer backlash!


    The Foundation Establishment Elixir that the Lu Family had exchanged from Qingyun Sect previously had come at the cost of six lives lost in battle, a result of Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s desperate fight at Blackwater Pool. ?§¡???§§?


    Yet now, not only had Lu Changsheng returned from his Foundation Establishment, but he had also placed a rare and invaluable Foundation Establishment Elixir before her. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Yes, this is the Foundation Establishment Elixir,¡± he said with a smile, nodding his head.


    Immediately after, he took out two brocade boxes and a black porcelain bottle, and placed them on the table.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Looking at the Foundation Establishment Elixir in her hand, and then seeing the three items Lu Changsheng had taken out, Lu Miaoge bit her lip lightly, her heart surmising what they might be.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, won¡¯t you open them to take a look?¡± Lu Changsheng asked, smiling at her.


    ¡°Okay~¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng looking at her with expectation, Lu Miaoge took a deep breath, smiling sweetly, a surge of tender emotion, and opened the first brocade box.


    Inside was a fist-sized, crimson fruit.


    The fruit was threaded with blood-red veins that flowed in a mysterious pattern.


    ¡°This is the Foundation Establishment Spirit Object, the Blood Yang Fruit,¡± she recognized immediately.


    As she suspected, these three items were three Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects!


    ¡°Correct, this is indeed the Blood Yang Fruit,¡± Lu Changsheng confirmed with a nod, gesturing for her to continue.


    ¡°This is the Xuan Yin True Water, which aids the ¡®Magic Barrier¡¯ of the three barriers of Foundation Establishment, especially suitable for water-based mana.¡±


    ¡°This is¡­ the Heavenly Heart Lotus, which aids the ¡®Divine Sense Barrier¡¯ of the three barriers of Foundation Establishment¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge opened the brocade boxes and the porcelain bottle, her expression one of stunned disbelief, as if she were dreaming.


    She hadn¡¯t expected the surprise Lu Changsheng had prepared for her to be so astonishing!


    In her view, it was already an incredible fortune and ability for Lu Changsheng to have broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage on his own!


    But Lu Changsheng had not only made his breakthrough!


    He had also prepared a Foundation Establishment Elixir and three Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects for her!


    This!


    This!


    This!


    Lu Miaoge was completely still, momentarily at a loss for words, her heart trembling, a rush of indescribable emotions swelling within her.


    ¡°Yes, in addition to this,¡± Lu Changsheng spoke again.


    ¡°On my journey, I have fortunately obtained a cultivation technique that is very suitable for you, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    After Lu Miaoge had opened all three brocade boxes,


    he took out a jade slip and handed it to her.


    ¡°A cultivation technique that is very suitable for me?¡± she asked, surprised.


    She hadn¡¯t expected that, apart from preparing a Foundation Establishment Elixir and three Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects for her,


    Lu Changsheng would also have prepared a cultivation technique suited to her needs.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s tender gaze, she took the jade slip and inspected its contents with her mental spirit.


    Some time passed.


    Lu Miaoge returned to her senses.


    In her beautiful eyes, a myriad of questions, astonishment, and shock appeared.


    She did not understand how Lu Changsheng had come to possess such a profound and mystical cultivation technique.


    Looking at Lu Changsheng, she softly said with pursed lips, ¡°Changsheng, are you¡­ intending for me to switch to cultivating the ¡®Water of Virtue Technique¡¯ within this?¡±


    ¡°Yes, this ¡®Water of Virtue Technique¡¯ is an Orthodox Level Cultivation Technique that leads directly to the Great Dao and can be cultivated up to the Divinity Transformation Stage!¡±


    ¡°Moreover, this technique requires a water attribute Spiritual Root and a heart as tender as water, which I think is very suitable for you, Sister Miaoge!¡± Lu Changsheng stated, nodding his head at once.


    Without waiting for Lu Miaoge to speak, he continued: ¡°This ¡®Water of Virtue Technique¡¯ requires one to cultivate the ¡®Taiyi Seed Way Art¡¯ to assist in its cultivation.¡±


    ¡°The cultivator of the ¡®Taiyi Seed Way Art¡¯, the more profound their Dao Foundation, the more powerful the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ they consolidate, and thus, the ¡®Water of Virtue Technique¡¯ will be all the more formidable.¡±


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, you should know that the Dao Foundation of the Foundation Establishment Stage can be divided into fragmented foundation, flawed foundation, flawless foundation, and perfect foundation!¡±


    ¡°I, your husband, might not be particularly talented, but the Dao Foundation I consolidated while breaking through to Foundation Establishment was precisely a perfect foundation!¡±


    ¡°If I cultivate the Taiyi Seed Way Art, with my Dao Foundation, the Taiyi Dao Seed I consolidate will be powerful, and it will assist you in cultivating the ¡®Water of Virtue Technique¡¯. When the time comes for Foundation Establishment, it will be as easy for you as snapping your fingers!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his wife and declared aloud.


    His words were filled with excitement and determination, his face showing a hint of proud ambition.

 Chapter 361: Lu Miaoges Shock!

    In the quaint, antique room.Lu Miaoge gazed at the vibrant and spirited Lu Changsheng before her, completely stunned and speechless with surprise.


    Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques, aiming directly at the Great Dao, allowing one to cultivate up to the Divinity Transformation Stage!


    A Perfect Foundation Base!


    Whether it was Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques or a Perfect Foundation Base, both were incredibly far off for her.


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    They were completely beyond her level of access!


    For the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain, even the cultivation techniques stored at the bottom of their treasure chests were only High Grade.


    The ¡°Saturn Solar Sword Technique¡± she was currently cultivating was an Exquisite Level Cultivation Method, and it was Lu Changsheng who had imparted it to her.


    But now, Lu Changsheng was telling her that this ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡± was an Orthodox Level Cultivation Technique, one that could be cultivated up to the Divinity Transformation Stage!


    Divinity Transformation Stage, what a concept!


    In the entire Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, the most powerful individual was just a Nascent Soul True Lord!


    And there was only one!


    The Divinity Transformation True Monarch, merely existed in legends!


    And here and now, Lu Changsheng was offering her an Orthodox Level Cultivation Technique that aimed directly at the Great Dao and reached the Divinity Transformation Stage!


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    This kind of technique, I fear, would only be possessed by the Overlord-level Sects of Jiang Country, like the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    Ordinary Immortal Sects and cultivation families couldn¡¯t possibly have such profound and mystical techniques!


    This was a true sect-defining Cultivation Technique!


    A technique that could anchor the foundation of an Immortal Sect!


    And there was also Perfect Foundation Establishment!


    For Lu Miaoge, successfully breaking through to Foundation Establishment would be considered a success.


    Fractured Dao Foundations, Flawed Dao Foundations, Flawless Dao Foundations, Perfect Foundation Bases¡ªthese were just terms she had heard the elders in her family mention.


    She had never really considered what kind of Dao Foundation she would be able to establish!


    Because such things were not something cultivators or families at their level could hope for.


    But now, Lu Changsheng was telling her that in his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, he had condensed a Perfect Foundation Base!


    Among the top Foundation Bases in Foundation Establishment!


    The legendary Perfect Foundation Base!


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s mind was somewhat dizzy.


    Her brain was thrown into chaos and blankness by Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions and words!


    Even though they had been together for many years, and she knew that her husband had grand ambitions and aspirations, and anticipated that he would one day break through to Foundation Establishment, indeed have a successful breakthrough, ???¨¯?§§¡ì


    she could never have imagined everything that was happening today.


    Foundation Establishment Elixir!


    Three Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects!


    Orthodox Level Cultivation Technique!


    Perfect Foundation Base!


    This!


    This!


    This!


    This was simply too fantastical!


    Each aspect brought her an indescribable shock!


    Dreams couldn¡¯t even dare to go this far!


    ¡°Sister Miaoge?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the stunned Lu Miaoge in front of him and waved his hand in front of her eyes.


    ¡°Changsheng¡­ am I¡­ am I dreaming?¡±


    The once composed and gentle face of Lu Miaoge lost its usual steadiness, resembling a confused young girl, her expression somewhat dazed as she spoke softly.


    At this moment, she couldn¡¯t quite discern if this was reality or just a dream.


    Or perhaps she had deviated in her cultivation and was hallucinating.


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    Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Miaoge with a smile, pinched her slightly flushed and smooth cheek.


    He had anticipated that giving the Cultivation Technique, Foundation Establishment Elixir, and Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects to Lu Miaoge would certainly surprise and amaze her.


    But he didn¡¯t expect Lu Miaoge to be struck dumb, her expression dazed and bewildered.


    It made sense, after all. Even though Lu Miaoge always appeared mature and sensible in front of him,


    Her knowledge and vision of the Cultivation World were still too limited.


    Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques and a Perfect Foundation Base, indeed, would be shocking for Lu Miaoge.


    Through chatting with Xiao Xiyue, Lu Changsheng knew that even within a sect like the Qingyun Sect, the number of those who could condense a Perfect Foundation Base was few and far between.


    As for Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques, they were also considered sect-defining techniques within the Qingyun Sect!


    Only true disciples had the opportunity to comprehend them!


    Even the ¡°Supreme Forgetful Love Technique¡± that Xiao Xiyue was cultivating, was an Orthodox Level Cultivation Technique.


    But that was obtained by her mentor Yun Wanshang from some secret realm.


    ¡°To think that I am actually not dreaming, all this¡­¡±


    The touch on her cheek and the handsome face before her eyes told Lu Miaoge that she was not dreaming.


    But she still felt somewhat dazed, finding it hard to believe.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, you¡¯re not dreaming, all of this is real!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his still somewhat dazed wife and thought that his surprise had turned into a scare for Lu Miaoge.


    Then he leaned in close, bowed his head, and gently captured the sweet lips of his wife, lightly savoring the sweetness.


    The familiar warmth and softness embraced her, causing Lu Miaoge¡¯s heart to flutter. She closed her beautiful eyes and wrapped her arms around Lu Changsheng¡¯s neck, gently reciprocating.


    After a long while, until Lu Miaoge could barely catch her breath, Lu Changsheng slowly released her.


    Gazing quietly at the serene and beautiful face before him, their eyes met.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, how do you feel, more awake now, knowing you¡¯re not dreaming?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s gaze was warm, his voice soft as he spoke.


    ¡°Yes, just for a moment, I could hardly believe it¡­.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s face blushed, feeling the love in her husband¡¯s eyes, her lovely eyes radiating waves of warmth, her heart brimming with sweet joy.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, this is just the beginning. In the future, we will continue on this path together¡ªCore Formation, Nascent Soul, Divinity Transformation!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his wife, took her delicate hand, fingers interlocked, his voice firm and his gaze bright as he spoke.


    In the past, he had always been quite casual in front of Lu Miaoge,


    never discussing such topics.


    Even when talking about the future, he claimed to have no such aspirations and was very satisfied with the present, only wishing for many children and a house full of descendants.


    Now, he no longer concealed his true thoughts.


    ¡°Okay~¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked at the bright-eyed, handsome, and confident Lu Changsheng, and responded softly.

 Chapter 362: Lu Miaoges Shock! (2)

    She nestled slowly into the warm embrace of Lu Changsheng.This was her husband.


    Her husband, Lu Miaoge!


    At this moment, their hearts were at peace.


    Time passed.


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    ¡°Changsheng, I¡¯ve heard that the more powerful the cultivation technique, the harder it is to cultivate.¡±


    ¡°When I first started ¡®Saturn Solar Sword Technique,¡¯ even with your guidance, it took me so long to get started. With this ¡®Water of Virtue Technique,¡¯ I fear that I might¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge said softly, leaning in the embrace of Lu Changsheng.


    She had only taken a quick look at the ¡®Taiyi Shengshui Jue.¡¯


    She hadn¡¯t looked in detail at the cultivation method inside.


    But without thinking, she knew that such a cultivation technique must be incredibly profound and complex.


    It would be extremely difficult to get started with the practice!


    The ¡®Saturn Solar Sword Technique¡¯ she was currently practicing took almost half a month to get started with, under the hands-on teaching of Lu Changsheng.


    And it was only with his continuous guidance that she gradually mastered it.


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    If it were this orthodox level technique ¡®Water of Virtue Technique,¡¯ purely relying on herself to comprehend it, it would be incredibly difficult to achieve mastery.


    After all, it was not the case that the higher the technique, the better!


    If one¡¯s talent was not sufficient, and the comprehension was too poor, even if one barely got started with a top cultivation technique, it would become an impediment rather than being better than an ordinary technique.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    ¡°I fully comprehended the mysteries of this ¡®Taiyi Shengshui Jue¡¯ after obtaining it!¡±


    ¡°So with me here, you will definitely be able to cultivate it successfully!¡±


    Lu Changsheng assured her.


    Lu Miaoge was not lacking in comprehension.


    Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have such a talent for talisman making.


    The spiritual patterns he had given Lu Miaoge, she had comprehended quite a bit of them.


    With his daily hands-on teaching, he didn¡¯t believe Lu Miaoge couldn¡¯t master this technique.


    If not in one month, then two months, three months!


    Once she learned it, since he and Lu Miaoge would be together, he would have the time to check on her cultivation status and progress whenever they were free. ????????????S?


    Under such conditions, he refused to believe Lu Miaoge couldn¡¯t grasp it!


    Just consider that even in the Immortal Sects, the true disciples can¡¯t have their masters monitor their cultivation every day and guide them.


    They need to comprehend and grasp it on their own.


    The reason Xiao Xi Yue found it so difficult to cultivate the ¡®Supreme Forgetful Love Technique¡¯ and lagged behind, was partly because her master hadn¡¯t cultivated this technique herself.


    She couldn¡¯t provide much guidance; Xi Yue had to comprehend the mysteries on her own. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Already comprehended its mysteries¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge was slightly startled upon hearing these words.


    She hadn¡¯t expected that Lu Changsheng had already comprehended this technique.


    ¡°Could it be that Changsheng knew it would be difficult for me to comprehend this technique, so he directly understood its mysteries¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s heart fluttered, and a warmth flowed through her.


    The cultivation technique, the Foundation Establishment Elixir, the three Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects had already made her too moved for words.


    And now, Lu Changsheng, worried that she couldn¡¯t comprehend and learn the technique, had spent time and comprehended it early.


    It was like feeding her the food right to her mouth¡­


    ¡°Changsheng, why are you so good to me?¡±


    Lu Miaoge raised her head slightly, looking at Lu Changsheng with tender and watery eyes.


    ¡°You are my wife, if I don¡¯t treat you well, who should I treat well?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t we agree when we got married, to progress hand in hand in the future?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said gently.


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s eyes slightly reddened, and she hummed softly in response.


    Then she quietly nestled in the arms of her own husband.


    ¡°After we go back, Sister Miaoge, you can start to comprehend this cultivation technique.¡±


    ¡°The technique I¡¯m cultivating is a continuation of the ¡®Saturn Solar Sword Technique¡¯ that you are currently cultivating.¡±


    ¡°As long as I use the ¡®Taiyi Seed Way Art¡¯ to plant the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ for you, when you switch to cultivating this ¡®Water of Virtue Technique,¡¯ there won¡¯t be much loss to your cultivation base.¡±


    ¡°Once your cultivation base is securely established, you can then prepare for the Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°With the Foundation Establishment Elixir and the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, breaking through to Foundation Establishment will be a breeze for you, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    ¡°Who knows, you might even form a Perfect Foundation Base.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held his wife close, his voice gentle as he slowly spoke.


    He believed that with his ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed,¡¯ provided Lu Miaoge successfully cultivated the ¡®Water of Virtue Technique,¡¯ there was a high probability she could form a Perfect Foundation Base without surprise.


    However, exactly how it would turn out depended on Lu Miaoge¡¯s own state.


    After all, simply cultivating such a technique didn¡¯t guarantee a perfect Foundation Establishment.


    It still depended on one¡¯s understanding of the technique, the mental state, and other conditions at the time.


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    Lu Miaoge softly agreed, listening to Lu Changsheng¡¯s explanation.


    ¡°While I was comprehending this technique, I noticed that each level of this ¡®Water of Virtue Technique¡¯ has its own characteristics.¡±


    ¡°The first level allows one to condense mana into ¡®Taiyi True Water.¡¯


    ¡°This water has the effect of cleansing and nourishing the flesh, nurturing the meridians, healing internal injuries, and condensing mana.¡±


    ¡°When I returned home this time and saw that Elder Yuan Zhong was seriously injured, with his internal organs corroded by corpse poison, maybe this ¡®Taiyi True Water¡¯ could alleviate the severity of the elder¡¯s injuries¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued.


    ¡°Taiyi True Water?¡±


    Lu Miaoge showed a hint of surprise on her face upon hearing this.


    She hadn¡¯t expected the technique to have such an effect.


    She was naturally aware of Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s condition.


    Afflicted by corpse poison in his internal organs, with little time left, relying entirely on his Foundation Establishment Cultivation to maintain his vitality.


    If it were possible to alleviate Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s condition, it would be wonderful.


    ¡°Indeed.¡±


    ¡°As for how much it will help Elder Yuan Zhong¡¯s injuries, I¡¯m not certain,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    His hand wandered over Lu Miaoge¡¯s snowy and rich complexion.


    ¡°By the way, Sister Miaoge, during my trip outside, I met a woman named Ling Zixiao¡­¡±


    He began to recount Ling Zixiao¡¯s situation.


    Then he mentioned that later on, he would need Lu Miaoge to use the ¡®Taiyi True Water¡¯ to nurture Ling Zixiao¡¯s meridians and Dantian.

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    This kind of matter, in his opinion, is better said sooner rather than later.Otherwise, saying it after returning home and seeing Ling Zixiao would seem to lack sincerity.


    ¡°Ling Zixiao¡­ Dragon Roar Physique¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge heard these words and nodded gently. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She knew that this aspect of her husband could not be changed.


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    It was also the only flaw of her husband.


    However, she had to admit that her husband really had great charm with women.


    This trip outside, he actually brought back a Foundation Establishment female cultivator.


    She remembered that back when the Lu Family and the Chen Family had their great battle, there was a Foundation Establishment female cultivator who had expressed her feelings for her husband.


    ¡°Eh?¡±


    Thinking about this, Lu Miaoge suddenly felt somewhat surprised.


    Based on her husband¡¯s personality, how could he not accept the affection of such a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator?


    Even if he wouldn¡¯t bring her home, he couldn¡¯t possibly not want to see her for so many years, could he?


    ¡°Changsheng, I remember during the battle at Red Leaf Valley¡­ there was a girl named Xiao Chan¡­¡±


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    Immediately, Lu Miaoge spoke up, voicing her confusion.


    ¡°Xiao Chan? The girl?¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused when he heard Lu Miaoge suddenly bring up Meng Xiaochan.


    He couldn¡¯t help thinking about Meng Xiaochan and Nangong Mili.


    Wondering what their situation was now.


    Whether they were still healing at the spiritual pool or had started returning to Jin Kingdom.


    Through the system panel, in the offspring section, seeing that his children were still there, he knew that Nangong Mili was currently safe.


    ¡°This Xiao Chan girl had to leave because of some matters.¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, smelling the faint fragrance of Lu Miaoge¡¯s hair and piling up a snowman with his hands, spoke softly.


    ¡°Nothing, I just suddenly thought of it.¡±


    ¡°After all, that Xiao Chan girl was a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator back then.¡±


    ¡°But for so many years, I haven¡¯t seen her, nor have you ever mentioned her, Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Miaoge sensed that her husband had a slight emotional fluctuation just now.


    She knew that something must have happened between him and this Xiao Chan girl.


    ¡°She had some matters and left Jiang Country.¡±


    ¡°The Foundation Establishment Elixir for my breakthrough, was given by Xiao Chan.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    He preemptively gave Lu Miaoge a heads-up about Meng Xiaochan, to facilitate bringing her home in the future.


    Lu Miaoge, hearing this, was somewhat surprised.


    She had not expected Lu Changsheng¡¯s Foundation Establishment Elixir to be a gift from Meng Xiaochan.


    This left her momentarily at a loss for words.


    In her heart, she suddenly felt that, without realizing it, she had fallen behind Lu Changsheng¡¯s pace.


    Now, Lu Changsheng had not only broken through Foundation Establishment but also condensed a Perfect Foundation Base!


    There was Meng Xiaochan, capable of gifting him a Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    There was Xiao Xiyue, a disciple of the Immortal Sects, lofty and high above!


    Returning from this trip, he even formed a Dao companion relationship with a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.


    And herself, relying on Lu Changsheng¡¯s help, could only break through Foundation Establishment¡­


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, don¡¯t overthink it, you all are my only ones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately noticed that she must be overthinking and embraced her, speaking warmly.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Miaoge responded softly.


    After being sweet in the room for a while, they got up to tidy up their clothes.


    There were children in the courtyard, so it wouldn¡¯t be proper for them to continue being affectionate for too long.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng still had to visit Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°By the way, Sister Miaoge, I also prepared a gift for you.¡±


    After getting dressed, Lu Changsheng remembered the Spiritual Artifact ¡®River Torrent Crossbow¡¯ he had bid for Lu Miaoge at the Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    ¡°This Spiritual Artifact is called ¡®River Torrent Crossbow¡¯. It has the effects of attacking the enemy, breaking mana, and breaking seals. It can be inlaid with Spirit Stones and can be activated without consuming mana¡­..¡± ???????????§§????


    ¡°Even after sister Miaoge you break through Foundation Establishment, you can consume mana to activate it, and I think it suits you well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out the crossbow and began introducing it to Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°River Torrent Crossbow¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge, listening to Lu Changsheng¡¯s introduction and looking at the azure crossbow with flowing water patterns in front of her,


    knew from the introduction how precious this crossbow was, worth at least a few thousand Spirit Stones.


    ¡°Changsheng, thank you, I really like it.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said softly.


    ¡°As long as you like it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke warmly, having Lu Miaoge accept everything.


    Lu Miaoge, holding the River Torrent Crossbow, looking at the Foundation Establishment Elixir and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects in front of her, still felt somewhat dreamy, with an unreal sensation.


    The Foundation Establishment Elixir and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects that countless people longed for were laid out in front of her so effortlessly, truly making her feel as if she was dreaming.


    ¡°What, still feeling like you¡¯re dreaming?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing Lu Miaoge looking this way, wrapped an arm around his wife¡¯s waist, speaking warmly.


    ¡°Yes, a little¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge replied softly.


    ¡°This is not a dream.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled, pinched her cheek gently, and then took her fair hand as they walked out of the room, into the courtyard.


    In the yard, Lu Changsheng briefly spoke to his son Lu Qingsong, and the other Lu Family children.


    Explaining that he had come to take them home.


    ¡°Going home?¡±


    Upon hearing this, they were somewhat surprised.


    Previously, Lu Miaoge had told them they would be staying here for a while.


    ¡°What, you don¡¯t want to leave now that you¡¯re here?¡±


    When Lu Changsheng heard this, he smiled and said.


    ¡°No, Aunt had said we would stay for some time, and she even arranged a school for us, telling us to attend classes in a few days.¡±


    One of the youths, named Lu Changming, spoke up.


    ¡°There¡¯s been a change of plans, you kids can enjoy yourselves in the marketplace for the next few days, and in a few days, we¡¯ll head home.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    After chatting with the children for a while, Lu Changsheng left the courtyard to find Xiao Xiyue.

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    In the blink of an eye, five days had passed.During these few days, Lu Changsheng spent most of his time with Xiao Xiyue, sharing mutual yearnings.


    In the process, he inquired about the Qingyun Sect token.


    Xiao Xiyue indicated that she wasn¡¯t sure about the specifics of the favor this token represented.


    But just asking for the privilege of purchasing a Spiritual Vein Dojo should be no large issue.


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    After all, this was about saving a true disciple of the Qingyun Sect!


    As for Lu Changsheng¡¯s inquiry about the post-Blackwater Pool battle and other family forces selling spiritual lands, Xiao Xiyue was unclear.


    Because normally, as long as the families within its jurisdiction did not collude with the Demon Path and made their tributes on time, the Qingyun Sect wouldn¡¯t interfere with the affairs of these families.


    They also wouldn¡¯t bother about these trivial matters.


    However, Xiao Xiyue suggested that purchasing spiritual lands sold by other families would be ideal.


    Most of the Spiritual Vein Dojos bought from the Qingyun Sect were rather rudimentary.


    If one intended to establish a family, it would require gradual development from scratch, consuming plenty of time and financial resources.


    Purchasing spiritual lands sold by other families could save all that effort.


    In addition, these family forces¡¯ spiritual lands usually had stable outputs, incomes, and channels.


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    Buying these spiritual lands would result in acquiring all these resources, saving a lot of trouble.


    After listening to Xiao Xiyue¡¯s advice, Lu Changsheng also planned to follow the original strategy and first survey the surrounding suitable spiritual lands.


    If he could find the right spiritual land, that would be best.


    If there were no suitable spiritual lands, then he would use the Qingyun Sect token to exchange for the privilege to purchase a Spirit Vein.


    Meanwhile, Xiao Xiyue handed over the Third Rank Talisman Making materials she had accumulated over the past year to Lu Changsheng.


    The materials were not plentiful, just over a dozen sets and some raw materials.


    In return, Lu Changsheng gave her ten Second Rank Supreme Talismans that he had drawn, along with the ¡®Talisman Nurturing Method¡¯.


    It wasn¡¯t that he was reluctant to give away Third Rank Talismans.


    He simply hadn¡¯t had the time to draw Third Rank Talismans due to his busyness.


    However, these Second Rank Supreme Talismans were made using Third Rank materials.


    They could be nurtured with the ¡®Talisman Nurturing Method¡¯ and elevated to Third Rank.


    After spending time with Xiao Xiyue, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t linger for long.


    With Lu Miaoge and a few children in tow, he set off for Qingzhu Mountain.


    Since Xiao Xiyue was not in a position to look after the children for long periods, her daughter Lu Wangshu was naturally taken back by Lu Changsheng.


    After a few days of interaction, his daughter had grown somewhat closer to him.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I¡¯m going to Ruyi Prefecture. Will you come with me, or head back to Qingzhu Mountain first?¡±


    On the Spirit Boat, Lu Changsheng, holding his daughter Lu Wangshu, looked at Lu Miaoge and spoke.


    During this trip home, after spending time with his wives and concubines, he made straight for the Green River Marketplace.


    He hadn¡¯t visited Ruyi Prefecture yet.


    Having not been there for so long, it was certainly time to check in.


    Moreover, he wanted to see if Lu Ping¡¯an had returned.


    To meet his own family¡¯s eldest grandchild.


    ¡°I¡¯ll come with you,¡±


    Lu Miaoge, hearing this, said softly.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng had placed all his wives, children without Spiritual Roots, in Ruyi Prefecture.


    Since Lu Changsheng was going to visit these wives and children, she, as his wife, naturally accompanied him to visit them. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Good,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, then steered the Spirit Boat towards Ruyi Prefecture.


    ¡­


    Qingyun Sect.


    Within a cave dwelling.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng.¡±


    Lady Meng frowned slightly as she looked at the information in her hand.


    Ever since her grandson Meng Yibai was killed, whenever she saw the disappointing younger generation of her family, she would think of her grandson and desire vengeance for him. ??????????????¨¨????


    But the only clue to that vengeance lay with Xiao Xiyue.


    Naturally, she dared not confront Xiao Xiyue.


    So when Xiao Xiyue was assigned to Green River Marketplace as the Record Chief, she had people observe in secret, hoping to learn if Xiao Xiyue had any close interactions with anyone during that time.


    To see if there could be any new discoveries.


    Previously, she received a message that a Foundation Establishment Cultivator named ¡®Loose Cultivator Han Li¡¯ had come into contact with Xiao Xiyue, entering her field of vision.


    But after investigating, she found no further information about this man.


    Then not long ago, she received another message.


    A girl from a minor family seemed very close to Xiao Xiyue, allowing her child to call Xiao Xiyue ¡®mother¡¯.


    This surprised her greatly.


    Xiao Xiyue was typically aloof, keeping everyone at arm¡¯s length.


    Yet, she was very close to a girl from a small family and even allowed the girl¡¯s child to call her ¡®mother¡¯.


    Today, after further investigation, she received another piece of information.


    The husband of this girl from the minor family, a man named Lu Changsheng, was an old acquaintance of Xiao Xiyue.


    He had also come to Green River Marketplace in recent days and seemed quite close to Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°This Lu Changsheng is merely the son-in-law of a small family, having only recently achieved Foundation Establishment¡­ There¡¯s no way he could have killed Yibai.¡±


    ¡°It seems, he is just an old acquaintance of Xiao Xiyue, having formed some connection years ago,¡±


    Lady Meng murmured to herself, setting the message aside.


    The person who killed her grandson Meng Yibai had reached Foundation Establishment alongside Xiao Xiyue.


    How could Lu Changsheng, only just having achieved Foundation Establishment himself, be the killer of her grandson?


    Besides, she suspected that whoever killed her grandson had backing from a False Core or even a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    Would a Nascent Soul Immortal take interest in a small family¡¯s son-in-law like Lu Changsheng?


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    A Spirit Boat arrived at Ruyi Prefecture.


    Lu Changsheng did not, as usual, stop the Spirit Boat outside Ruyi Prefecture.


    Instead, he took out an Invisibility Talisman and concealed the Spirit Boat, directly steering it into the Lu Residence¡¯s backyard.


    At that time, in the Lu Residence¡¯s Wanxiang Garden, Lu Ping¡¯an was sparring with the Nine Netherhound.


    Or rather, the Nine Netherhound was serving as a sparring partner for Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Otherwise, not even ten Lu Ping¡¯ans could be a match for the Nine Netherhound.


    ¡°Ao ao ao¡ª¡±


    Suddenly, the Nine Netherhound stopped, howling skyward.

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    The voice was not angry, but joyously bellowing.¡°Hehe, as expected of the Nine Netherhound, to be able to sense the presence so easily,¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched this scene with a light laugh.


    He then raised his hand and removed the invisibility effect from the Spirit Boat.


    As the Spirit Boat became visible,


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    Lu Ping¡¯an immediately saw, aboard the airborne Spirit Boat, Lu Changsheng in a cyan robe, looking handsome and elegant with a transcendent aura, and Lu Miaoge ¡ª with her lovely face, statuesque figure, and immortal-like robe fluttering.


    ¡°Dad!¡±


    ¡°Auntie!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an called out respectfully.


    Before he hadn¡¯t felt it as strongly.


    This trip outside had taken him and Qin Yi to the lower levels of the Cultivation World, and there he had clearly seen that the Cultivation World was nothing like his childhood memories.


    Throughout the entire Cultivation World, he saw only a few who possessed the celestial aura like his father.


    Especially now, as his father and aunt stood on the Spirit Boat looking like a pair of divine beings shrouded in a celestial mist, he felt a touch of envy deep in his eyes.


    ¡°Hmm, how long have you been back?¡±


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    Lu Changsheng landed the Spirit Boat and smiled at his eldest son before him.


    He reached out to pat the Nine Netherhound that had come up to him.


    The Nine Netherhound was now two meters tall.


    Its fur was dark and glossy; its red eyes, and its criss-crossed fangs outright intimidating to behold.


    ¡°Four months,¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an replied respectfully.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an is all grown up now.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said with a gentle smile as she looked at Lu Ping¡¯an.


    She had only seen him a few times when Lu Ping¡¯an was younger.


    When she had married Lu Changsheng, Lu Ping¡¯an and the others had already been sent to Ruyi Prefecture.


    Immediately after, she turned to Lu Qingsong and the other Lu Family Disciples, saying, ¡°This is your brother Ping¡¯an.¡±


    ¡°Big brother.¡±


    ¡°Brother Ping¡¯an.¡±


    Lu Qingsong and a few children called out.


    They were young and had not met Lu Ping¡¯an before.


    But they knew that the Lu Ping¡¯an before them was Lu Changsheng¡¯s eldest son.


    ¡°No need to be courteous.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an grinned at everyone.


    He could tell that these finely dressed young men and women were all exceptional.


    They likely weren¡¯t without Spiritual Roots, sent here by his father for care.


    Among them, besides the young man who called him ¡°big brother¡± and bore a resemblance to his father and Aunt Miaoge, the others probably weren¡¯t his father¡¯s children. ?a£Î¨®§£¨§?


    ¡°Let¡¯s go and talk inside,¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted his son¡¯s shoulder, noting the growth his son had shown during his time outside.


    He then led Lu Miaoge and the others to the main hall.


    ¡°My Lord, husband!¡±


    ¡°Dad, father!¡±


    When Lu Lanshu and the other wives and children heard of Lu Changsheng¡¯s return, they rushed to greet him, creating a lively atmosphere at home.


    ¡°Dad.¡±


    Soon after, a woman in her late teens holding a baby approached and called out to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Xue¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his daughter-in-law, Li Xue¡¯er, with a nod and a smile, knowing that the baby in her arms was the first grandchild of the Lu Family.


    ¡°Is Wuyu not home?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked around and noticed that his son Lu Wuyu wasn¡¯t present.


    He had primarily come to see how his sons Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Wuyu, and Lu Quanzhen were doing.


    ¡°My husband is mostly in Luo¡¯an County these days. I have already sent someone to inform him to come back,¡±


    Li Xue¡¯er immediately responded.


    ¡°No problem, I was just asking,¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand, aware that this son was serving as a county magistrate.


    He turned to the child in Li Xue¡¯er¡¯s arms and asked, ¡°Has this child been named?¡±


    The child had only been born two months before and still had somewhat wrinkled skin.


    Through the system, he knew the child did not have Spiritual Roots.


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    Neither Lu Wuyu nor Li Xue¡¯er had Spiritual Roots.


    The chances were high that their child wouldn¡¯t either.


    ¡°My husband said to wait for dad¡¯s return before naming the child,¡±


    Li Xue¡¯er said respectfully, handing the baby to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°I¡¯ll name him,¡±


    Lu Changsheng took the child, considering what name to give this first grandchild of the Lu family.


    He had ideas for the third generation, wanting to create a generation name sequence.


    After pondering for a moment, Lu Changsheng summoned a brush and a scroll with a gesture of his hand.


    ¡°Mysterious Prime Eternal, True Everlasting, Guarding Virtue and Wisdom, Hopes Spread Through Jade Void, Worldly Grandeur and Honor, Profound Subtlety, Boundless Through Ages, Soaring to Heavens, Transcendence in the Universe,¡±


    And then, with one hand holding the child and the other waving the brush, Lu Changsheng began to inscribe the generational sequence for the Lu Family.


    ¡°As the Lu Family¡¯s first grandchild, let¡¯s begin with the ¡®Mysterious¡¯ (Ðþ) generation. He shall be named ¡®Xuan Ming¡¯.¡±


    Lu Changsheng declared, giving the child his name.


    He then took out a Warm Jade and a Spiritual Pattern Carving Knife from his Storage Bag and engraved the name ¡®Xuan Ming¡¯ onto it.


    Being the family¡¯s first grandchild, naturally, he deserved a special token.


    ¡°Xuan Ming, Xuan Ming, this is your name, given to you by your grandfather,¡±


    Li Xue¡¯er said joyously to the child upon hearing this.


    She and Lu Wuyu had not named the child, in part out of respect for Lu Changsheng.


    They also hoped Lu Changsheng would leave a stronger impression on their first grandchild, giving the child more affection in the future.


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng not only provided a name but also a treasured jade, she was immediately overjoyed.


    The other wives and children present showed signs of envy at this scene.


    After naming the child, Lu Changsheng chatted casually with his wives and children, learning about the family¡¯s affairs from the past year.


    Now, Lu Wuyu was married and had started a family.


    Lu Lanshu also had a good sense of the other children¡¯s circumstances, having arranged matches for them.


    It was just up to Lu Changsheng, the head of the family, to give his approval.


    ¡°Alright, as long as the children are willing and think it¡¯s appropriate, that¡¯s fine,¡±

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    ¡°Lanshu, Zi¡¯er, Qing¡¯er, you just need to oversee everything sufficiently,¡±Lu Changsheng said upon hearing this.


    He spent most of his time away from Ruyi Prefecture; he simply couldn¡¯t attend to these children¡¯s marriages.


    He could only leave the arrangements to his wife Lu Lanshu and the others.


    ¡°Yes, my husband,¡±


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    The ladies, upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, immediately informed him of some arrangements for the children.


    Lu Ping¡¯an, standing by, revealed a touch of bitterness in his eyes upon hearing the marital arrangements made by his mother.


    But he said nothing.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an, come with me,¡±


    After finishing the discussion, Lu Changsheng looked at his son, Lu Ping¡¯an, and said.


    As a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he had seen the change in his son¡¯s expression.


    He saw the longing and envy in his eyes when he stood proudly on the Spirit Boat, yearning for cultivation.


    The hint of bitterness when Lu Lanshu talked about marriage.


    ¡°Father, what is it?¡±


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    The two went to a side hall where Lu Ping¡¯an respectfully looked at Lu Changsheng, not knowing what his father wanted to say.


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    Lu Changsheng leaned back in his chair, propping his cheek with one hand, the other tapping lightly on the armrest.


    ¡°During my first year, under Grandpa Li¡¯s arrangements, I was with the Crimson Whale Gang¡­. In the second year¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an immediately began speaking upon hearing his father¡¯s words, recounting his experiences.


    But when he mentioned Qin Yi, his voice clearly stumbled.


    After all, it was somewhat embarrassing to talk about such matters with his father.


    Yet, he couldn¡¯t bring himself to lie to his father.


    ¡°Do you like this girl?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow at this and asked directly.


    ¡°Ah, this, this¡­.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, caught off guard by his father¡¯s direct question, was momentarily stunned.


    The image of a cold-faced, black-clothed girl emerged in his mind.


    Then, somewhat embarrassed, he scratched his head and said, ¡°I don¡¯t like her.¡±


    ¡°At your age, if you like someone, say you like them; if not, say not.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s with the shilly-shallying?¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke irritably upon seeing his son¡¯s demeanor.


    He himself was a man of great affection.


    How had his son turned out to be so simple in this regard?


    ¡°Do you feel that she, as a cultivator, is out of your league?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son and pressed on.


    ¡°I do not.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an pursed his lips, his voice sounding somewhat muffled.


    ¡°Do you feel that, because you lack a Spiritual Root, you two ultimately belong to different worlds, so you don¡¯t want to hold her back?¡±


    Lu Changsheng frowned slightly and continued to inquire.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an fell silent for a moment, his lips pinched together, he replied solemnly,


    his mood decidedly downcast.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son and shook his head slightly.


    Although the years of experience had broadened his horizons, his nature remained somewhat naive.


    But one can¡¯t just change their personality overnight.


    Looking at Lu Ping¡¯an, he said, ¡°Do you want to cultivate?¡±


    Since his son still harbored thoughts of cultivation, he would then give the Hope Gu to Lu Ping¡¯an.


    It would be pointless to keep it otherwise.


    As for how to explain it to others, he had already thought it through.


    When the Lu Family tested Lu Ping¡¯an for a Spiritual Root initially, they didn¡¯t detect anything.


    Because he thought carefully, the natural treasures that could give birth to a Spiritual Root were exceedingly rare, and ordinary people would not consider this possibility at all. ????????¨º?


    Furthermore, it was true that in the Cultivation World, there are cases where the Spiritual Root cannot be detected until adulthood.


    So now that Lu Ping¡¯an has been detected to have a Spiritual Root, it is acceptable.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an was startled by this news and did not understand.


    ¡°Do you want to cultivate or not? Tell me the truth!¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to ask.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an looked into his father¡¯s eyes, pursed his lips, and said in a deep voice.


    ¡°Why do you want to cultivate?¡±


    Lu Changsheng tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest and asked, ¡°Do you want to cultivate and then pursue that young girl?¡±


    ¡°No, I haven¡¯t.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an immediately shook his head, feeling somewhat embarrassed.


    But looking into his father¡¯s eyes, he took a deep breath and said resolutely, ¡°It¡¯s just¡­ I just want to cultivate, to become a cultivator like you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked into his son¡¯s eyes upon hearing this.


    He still remembered, fifteen years ago, the six-year-old Lu Ping¡¯an, his eyes brimming with hope as he looked at him.


    ¡°Dad, does not having a Spiritual Root mean that one cannot become a cultivator? I also want to become a cultivator like you!¡±


    He still remembered that sentence.


    But at that time, he could only respond without words.


    ¡°Step forward.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded his head.


    In his palm, a thumb-sized Hope Gu, like a ball of light, appeared.


    The Hope Gu could open the minds of mortals, giving birth to a Spiritual Root!


    As for the quality of the born Spiritual Root, it varied from person to person.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, upon hearing this, was somewhat puzzled.


    But still, he obediently stepped forward, standing in front of his father.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    In an instant, the ball of light in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand shot out like a beam, swiftly entering Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s body.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The moment the ball of light entered his body, Lu Ping¡¯an felt as if he heard a thunderous sound.


    An awe-inspiring mystery surged throughout his body.


    As an Innate Martial Artist, an Innate Grandmaster, his muscles tensed, his hairs stood on end, and his Mental Spirit was pulled taut like a bowstring at this moment.


    Had it not been for the fact that it was his father in front of him, such an action would have instinctively made him strike out.


    But the next moment, he saw endless light spreading within his body.


    This light made his body heavy, as if bearing thousands of pounds, with an indescribable pressure.


    ¡°Hold on!¡±


    Just then, a voice rang out in his mind.


    It was the voice of his father, Lu Changsheng.


    Although Lu Ping¡¯an did not understand what was happening.


    But upon hearing his father¡¯s words, he mustered all his strength and clenched his teeth to endure.


    Allowing the light to spread within his body, he felt heavier and heavier, as his insides roared, and his bones seemed to also ¡®creak and groan.¡¯


    ¡°Hold on!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said in a grave tone.


    The child¡¯s Spiritual Root Talent would be added to his own.


    Therefore, he could clearly feel the Hope Gu opening Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s mind.


    The longer Lu Ping¡¯an held on, the higher the quality of the Spiritual Root would be after the opening!


    But according to the Spiritual Root enhancement transmitted, the enhancement of the Spiritual Root that the Hope Gu could provide was indeed limited and the effect very poor.


    According to the current enhancement being transmitted from Lu Ping¡¯an, he only had a Lower Grade Spiritual Root.

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    ¡°`¡°Hehehe¡ª¡ª¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an felt as if Tai Mountain was pressing down on him, his heart beating ¡°thump, thump, thump¡± rapidly, accompanied by a sense of suffocation.


    Moreover, the light within his body surged like a river, pervaded by an indescribable willpower that nearly crushed him to his knees.


    But his father¡¯s words, ¡®hold on¡¯, had him gritting his teeth and persevering.


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    Because from his childhood to now, his father had never spoken to him in such a serious tone.


    This was the first time his father had spoken to him with such earnestness, encouraging him to hold on!


    Although his personality was straightforward, he wasn¡¯t foolish!


    He knew that if his father was bringing this up today, there must be a profound significance!


    This was a trial!


    A trial from his father!


    Therefore, he had to hold on, and not let his father down!


    ¡°It seems, at most, a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched as the light inside his son Lu Ping¡¯an grew brighter and brighter, accompanied by a profound and mysterious sensation, he exhaled softly.


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    He could tell that Lu Ping¡¯an was nearly at his limit.


    ¡°For a mortal to activate the Spiritual Root, a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root is already quite good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.


    He knew that normally, activating the Spiritual Root with the Hope Gu would result in a Lower Grade Spiritual Root.


    For Lu Ping¡¯an to have a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root was already commendable.


    Moreover, through the system, he knew that the true power of the Hope Gu wasn¡¯t just to open mortals to Spiritual Roots!


    But rather, as long as the host harbors hope, miracles can happen!


    As long as the fire of hope in the host¡¯s heart doesn¡¯t die out, the Hope Gu can burst with power, stimulate potential, and fight for a glimmer of hope!


    No matter whether facing a hopeless situation, powerful enemies, or breaking through realms, it can have a certain effect!


    Otherwise, a Sky Spirit Gu that can only open mortals to Spiritual Roots would seem quite ordinary.


    ¡°Hehehe¡ª¡ª¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an clenched his fists tightly, his cheeks and arms showing bulging veins like little snakes.


    As the Spiritual Root evolved from Lower Grade to Middle Grade, the light inside his body expanded greatly, like a blazing sun, almost bursting forth from his body. ??????§°????§§?


    His bones crackled.


    It seemed as though his meridians and flesh were about to be destroyed, causing him to suffocate and making it extremely painful to breathe.


    It seemed as if if things continued like this, he would die!


    At the same time, a gentle breeze seemed to caress his body and mind.


    Making him feel weary in body and mind, wanting to let go, to give up.


    ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an!¡±


    A girl in black appeared in his mind, shouting loudly at him.


    It seemed as if she was telling him to give up, to stop enduring.


    The fear of death!


    The instinct to slack off!


    Began to engulf and pervade his heart.


    ¡°I can¡¯t hold on any longer.¡±


    His taut body and mind seemed about to give up at this moment.


    But as soon as this thought appeared, it was like a bolt of lightning striking Lu Ping¡¯an awake.


    No!


    I can¡¯t give up!


    This is my father¡¯s test!


    I must hold on!


    Hold on!


    This may concern my fate in Cultivation!


    Lu Ping¡¯an bit down hard on his teeth and persisted.


    In this moment, his deep longing and yearning for Cultivation were ignited within his heart.


    Pain and lethargy, persistence and obsession, made him continue to struggle in body and mind.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, noting that Lu Ping¡¯an was still gritting his teeth and enduring, was somewhat surprised.


    Logically, achieving a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root should have been his limit.


    Unexpectedly, he was still tenaciously holding on.


    It seemed his son had quite impressive willpower.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    A profound and mysterious pulsation spread.


    He knew that Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Spiritual Root had elevated to Fifth Grade.


    In that instant, the light within Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s body exploded dramatically.


    Making his whole being feel like it was bathing in a hot spring, warm and relaxed, his stress eased and pores dilated, expelling a layer of impurities from his body.


    This process seemed lengthy, but it was incredibly brief.


    The whole thing lasted less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.


    ¡°Father, what just happened?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an came back to his senses, confused.


    Looking at his own palms and at his father in front of him.


    As if the previous pain and imagery were illusions.


    Now his whole body felt light as a feather, extremely comfortable and full of strength.


    He knew that his martial path had just advanced further.


    From a recently achieved Innate Grandmaster, he had broken through to Innate Great Grandmaster.


    That was the pinnacle of martial arts.


    But he felt that what his father had just done for him wasn¡¯t as simple as a martial arts breakthrough.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, you actually have a Spiritual Root, it just wasn¡¯t detected before.¡±


    ¡°Follow me to Qing Zhu Mountain later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng snapped his fingers, performing a Cleansing Technique, and cleaned his son¡¯s body of all impurities.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that using the Hope Gu would also incidentally stimulate the potential within Lu Ping¡¯an, taking his martial arts a step further.


    Now, Lu Ping¡¯an had reached the end of his martial path.


    However, the strength of an Innate Great Grandmaster was quite ordinary.


    Equivalent to a Cultivator with minor Body Refinement.


    Only with an added force of Innate Gang Qi.


    ¡°What, I have a Spiritual Root!?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an was stunned, his face showing surprise and disbelief.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that he would actually possess a Spiritual Root.


    But remembering what had just happened, he looked at his father and said, ¡°Father, my Spiritual Root, is it because of what you just did¡­¡±


    ¡°You do have a Spiritual Root, when we get to Qing Zhu Mountain, I will teach you how to Cultivate.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood up, patted his son¡¯s broad shoulders and said.


    ¡°Yes, Father, I understand.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an replied, pressing his lips together and speaking in a deep voice.


    Although he didn¡¯t know much about Cultivation.


    He was aware of some things. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    For someone to be given a Spiritual Root, it was an act against the natural order.


    Today, no matter what, he possessed a Spiritual Root, although it hadn¡¯t been detected before.


    ¡°Well, having a Spiritual Root of the same element is not bad.¡±


    Lu Changsheng placed his hand on Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s shoulder, his Divine Sense and Mana moving through his body to examine the condition of his Spiritual Root.


    ¡°`

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    Everyone¡¯s Spiritual Root contains all five elements.But most tend to be skewed towards one element.


    Therefore, everyone chooses their Cultivation Method based on the element with the highest attribute of their Spiritual Root.


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Spiritual Root, however, was balanced across all five elements, each just reaching the status of Fifth Grade.


    With this attribute of the Spiritual Root, cultivating the ¡°Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture,¡± especially the ¡°Five Luminaries Star Demise Sword Canon,¡± would be quite effective.


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    ¡°Dad, what grade is my Spiritual Root?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked at his father with curiosity and asked.


    He knew that Spiritual Roots were classified into nine grades.


    So he was a bit curious about the grade of his own Spiritual Root.


    ¡°Hmm, your Spiritual Root is Seventh Grade,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment before speaking out.


    Although a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root didn¡¯t seem high from his current perspective,


    Comparatively speaking, it was still quite high.


    So it was better to say a lower grade.


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    ¡°Seventh Grade.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an heard this, nodded his head, and showed no sign of disappointment.


    In his eyes, possessing a Spiritual Root and being able to cultivate was already very satisfying.


    His own father was only of Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, and through step by step effort, he had achieved his current status.


    With his own Seventh Grade Spiritual Root, what more could he ask for!


    As long as he worked hard, he would surely be able to make his mark in the Cultivation World!


    After resolving the matter with Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Changsheng did not widely publicize this affair.


    He merely mentioned to his wife, Lu Lanshu, that he just discovered that their son Lu Ping¡¯an had a Spiritual Root.


    It either went undetected in his childhood, or the Spiritual Root was hidden; therefore, he was planning to take him back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°What, Ping¡¯an has a Spiritual Root!?¡±


    Lu Lanshu was momentarily stupefied upon hearing this, feeling as if she had been struck by a pie falling from the sky.


    She knew her son lacked a Spiritual Root, so she had always wanted him to take charge of the secular Lu Family.


    But the boy wasn¡¯t interested in that area, being a bit slow on the uptake, which gave her quite a headache.


    She didn¡¯t expect that now Lu Changsheng would tell her that their son had a Spiritual Root.


    She felt an unexpected and delightful surprise.


    ¡°Husband, are you serious¡­¡±


    Lu Lanshu covered her mouth with her hands and spoke with a trembling voice.


    ¡°Of course, I am,¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll let Ping¡¯an come back often, and then you can see for yourself,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said softly.


    Lu Lanshu¡¯s heart swelled with joy as she looked at her son and advised him to listen carefully to his father and to take in the words of Aunt Miaoge.


    She knew Lu Miaoge was the eldest young miss of the Lu Family and held a special status.


    If her own son could gain favor from several of the family¡¯s primary wives, his life on Qingzhu Mountain would be better.


    ¡°Mother, I understand, don¡¯t worry,¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an replied earnestly.


    ¡°You¡¯re grown up now, Mother won¡¯t say anything more,¡±


    Lu Lanshu looked at her son with a beaming smile, her heart filled with joy.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng had always been fond of her son.


    Now that he had a Spiritual Root, he would surely not suffer on Qingzhu Mountain.


    Moments later, she hesitantly asked Lu Changsheng, ¡°Husband, since Ping¡¯an has a Spiritual Root, could Ningjing, Anning, Anran¡­ do they also have Spiritual Roots?¡± ????????§§?


    These were all her children.


    She had given birth to six children for Lu Changsheng.


    But none of these six children had a Spiritual Root.


    ¡°Later, have all the children gather in the backyard, and I¡¯ll check them over again,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said after a moment of contemplation.


    The matter of Lu Ping¡¯an having a Spiritual Root would definitely not stay hidden.


    He planned to take Lu Ping¡¯an back to Qingzhu Mountain and telling Lu Lanshu was a sign he hadn¡¯t wished to conceal it.


    With that in mind, it was best to recheck all the children in the family.


    Yet thinking of these children, he sighed softly, knowing they would have expectations but would ultimately be disappointed.


    ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard, husband,¡±


    Lu Lanshu immediately said, hastily going to spread the news.


    Now that he was back in Ruyi Prefecture,


    Lu Changsheng naturally also took the opportunity to meet with Hong Yi and inquire about the situation of his son Lu Quanzhen.


    However, the Ruyi Marquis told Lu Changsheng that Hong Yi and Lu Quanzhen had gone out on a mission.


    And he would immediately have someone send a message to Hong Yi.


    The next day,


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, in the Lu Family¡¯s backyard, rechecked the Spiritual Roots of all the children.


    But after the examination, no one else was found to have a Spiritual Root.


    This led to disappointment among those children and several wives.


    Seeing this scene, Lu Ping¡¯an pursed his lips and felt a heaviness in his heart.


    He was almost certain that his having a Spiritual Root was the doing of his father, Lu Changsheng.


    Thinking of his father¡¯s favoritism towards him, he felt an increased sense of heavy responsibility.


    ¡­


    Lu Changsheng stayed in Ruyi Prefecture for five days.


    Today, Hong Yi and Lu Quanzhen arrived at the Lu Residence, travel-worn.


    ¡°Congratulations to Lu¡­ Elder, for your breakthrough in Foundation Establishment,¡±


    ¡°Son pays respects to Father, congratulating Father on the breakthrough in Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Upon arriving at the Lu Residence, the two of them immediately bowed to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Haha, Brother Hong, we¡¯ve known each other for so many years, there¡¯s no need for such formality,¡±


    Upon hearing Hong Yi¡¯s term of address, Lu Changsheng knew he¡¯d received news of his own breakthrough in Foundation Establishment.


    After all, the Red Leaf Valley Market was near Qingzhu Mountain,


    And the Ruyi Marquis¡¯s Mansion had shops there.


    Upon receiving such news, it would naturally be relayed back promptly.


    ¡°It was I who was too formal, please don¡¯t take offense, Brother Lu,¡±


    Hong Yi said with a smile upon hearing this response, but his demeanor remained somewhat restrained and full of respect and awe.


    After all, this was a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator! S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He had never expected that the poor farmer¡¯s son he once looked down upon would have achieved Foundation Establishment twenty-something years later!


    Once upon a time, the two of them, among six others, went to Qingyun Sect for the Immortal Sects examination.


    Three were admitted to Qingyun Sect, and three were not chosen.


    Lu Changsheng had the poorest Spiritual Root Talent among all.


    Yet now, this person with the poorest Spiritual Root had achieved Foundation Establishment, which truly made him reflect on the unpredictability of the world.

 Chapter 369: The Flame of Hope, Current Situation of Zhao Qingqing! (3)

    ¡°`However, he felt fortunate for his past decision to foster relations and invest in Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Take the elixir medicine.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son, Lu Quanzhen, with one glance.


    Noticing that his breath was slightly disordered, he must have sustained some minor injuries.


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    He flicked a bottle of healing pills from his storage bag and had his son take them.


    ¡°Father, it¡¯s just some minor injuries, I¡¯ll recover after ten days to half a month.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen took the medicine and spoke respectfully.


    ¡°If I tell you to take it, then take it, no need to save money at home.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°Brother Lu, this trip was my fault. I went out to capture a robber cultivator, confident it was a sure success.¡±


    ¡°But unexpectedly, this person actually had a spiritual pet hidden in the shadows that ambushed Quanzhen.¡±


    Hong Yi quickly said.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, where can one be without getting hurt sometimes?¡±


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    ¡°Such experiences can also teach a lesson.¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand dismissively upon hearing this.


    He then instructed Lu Quanzhen to go and tend to his injuries.


    ¡°This child takes his leave.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, realizing that his father must have had something to discuss with Hong Yi, excused himself immediately.


    Shortly after, Lu Changsheng took out drinks and made small talk with Hong Yi, inquiring about his son, Lu Quanzhen¡¯s performance over the past two years,


    as well as inquiring about some matters of the Lu family.


    In this regard, Hong Yi naturally did not dare to conceal anything and reported everything about Lu Quanzhen¡¯s performance in detail.


    He mentioned that initially, he didn¡¯t dare let Lu Quanzhen do anything dangerous, and he only did odd jobs,


    but Lu Quanzhen had a steady character and handled the tasks with order and without mess.


    Later on, he started to take charge of some affairs and managed everything in a very orderly and proper manner.


    Over the past half year, he had been taking Lu Quanzhen with him on some missions to capture robber cultivators and demon beasts,


    and Lu Quanzhen had shown to be courageous and tactful, decisive in killing.


    ¡°Brother Hong, don¡¯t just selectively praise him.¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows at this.


    He knew his son was precocious and had strong opinions,


    but he didn¡¯t expect him to receive such high praise from Hong Yi.


    ¡°Brother Lu, how could I possibly deceive you about this kind of matter?¡±


    ¡°Quanzhen truly excels in this regard.¡±


    Hong Yi said with a wry smile.


    As he spoke, he slapped on flattery, ¡°I suppose it¡¯s also due to the influence from growing up under your guidance, Brother Lu, that Quanzhen has shown such excellence.¡± ???????¦¢¨¨¡ì


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s continue to have him hone his skills under your mentorship for a few more years, Brother Hong.¡±


    ¡°His mother worries about him every day, and I was thinking that if he doesn¡¯t adapt, he should come back earlier to manage the business in the marketplace.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly and said aloud.


    He had thought that if his son, Lu Quanzhen, had only shown mediocre performance, there would be no need to keep fighting and killing on this front.


    He would bring him back to Qingzhu Mountain and go to Red Leaf Valley Market to be responsible for some affairs.


    However, since his son indeed had the talent, he would leave him with Hong Yi to continue his experience.


    ¡°Rest assured, Brother Lu, I will certainly take good care of Quanzhen!¡±


    Hong Yi raised his glass and spoke respectfully.


    He had initially wanted to marry his daughter, who had a Spiritual Root, to Lu Quanzhen.


    But now that Lu Changsheng had made a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, he felt a bit embarrassed to bring up the subject.


    In his heart, he planned that when the time was right, he would have his daughter make an effort to get Lu Quanzhen to bring up the matter with his father.


    ¡°I¡¯ll have to trouble you then, Brother Hong.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, clinked glasses in return, and also inquired about Hong Yi¡¯s current situation.


    Since the other party was handling all sorts of miscellaneous affairs for him, it was only proper to reciprocate, and naturally, he would also help in resolving some matters in return.


    In this manner, as the two of them talked on, they discussed Li Feiyu, Han Lin, Zhao Qingqing, and Xiao Xiyue.


    Li Feiyu had gone to Azure Phoenix Immortal City and, apart from writing two letters over the years, there hadn¡¯t been much contact.


    Apart from Xiao Xiyue, Lu Changsheng also had not been in touch with Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing.


    However, Hong Yi had kept in touch with both Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing and even conducted quite a bit of business with them.


    For instance, when they needed to collect some materials or information within the sect, they could leave it to Hong Yi to take care of.


    If Hong Yi had any needs, he would also write to the two, as it was a mutually beneficial arrangement.


    In the midst of the conversation, Hong Yi relayed the latest news about the two to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°`


    Han Lin had a small talent in artifact refining and was now a superior Artifact Refiner at the Eighth Level Energy Refinement.


    Zhao Qingqing had already reached the Ninth Level Energy Refinement and was preparing for Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°It seems that in a few years, Daoist Zhao will also be able to break through Foundation Establishment,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    She remembered that Zhao Qingqing possessed a Vegbody and was taken as a disciple by an Outer Sect elder of Qingyun Sect.


    Maybe she could exchange for a Foundation Establishment Elixir to break through Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that simple.¡±


    ¡°Years ago, Daoist Zhao asked me to help keep an eye out for news about Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects.¡±


    ¡°She indicated that her contributions couldn¡¯t exchange for a Foundation Establishment Elixir in the Sect, but only for a ¡®Meridian Protecting Elixir¡¯.¡±


    ¡°At that time, she could only rely on Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects to attempt Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Hong Yi shook his head and sighed.


    ¡°Oh, doesn¡¯t she have a master?¡±


    ¡°Won¡¯t the master lend a hand and help?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised.


    In the Cultivation World, the mentor-disciple relationship is no less significant than the parent-child relationship.


    Thus, as a master, most would nurture and help their own disciples.


    ¡°I have heard a little about it. Daoist Zhao¡¯s master has a grandchild who is an Inner Sect Disciple of Qingyun Sect.¡±


    ¡°She originally took in Daoist Zhao as a disciple to facilitate a match between Zhao and her grandchild.¡±


    ¡°But Zhao Qingqing was unwilling, so the relationship between master and disciple is not good. Otherwise, with a master who is an Outer Sect elder, Daoist Zhao might have been able to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Elixir.¡±


    Hong Yi sighed as he spoke.


    ¡°Indeed, it seems you can¡¯t escape worldly concerns anywhere.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng also shook his head and sighed.


    He had thought that since Zhao Qingqing had awakened a Vegbody and been taken in by Qingyun Sect¡¯s medicine garden manager as a disciple, her future Foundation Establishment was hopeful.


    Unexpectedly, she still couldn¡¯t escape the worldly concerns and covetousness.


    After chatting idly for a long time, Hong Yi took his leave from Lu Changsheng.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng asked his son Lu Quanzhen if he planned to return home with him or stay here.


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    ¡°I¡¯ll visit father and mother at Qingzhu Mountain after some time has passed.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said.


    Ordinarily he wasn¡¯t afraid of much, but he did dread his mother¡¯s nagging.


    If she saw any injuries on him, she would surely worry and prevent him from going out.


    At that point, if his mother cried and spoke a few words to his father, his father might just agree to it.


    ¡°Alright, you¡¯ve always been sensible. Take care of these matters as you see fit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded without insisting.


    After that, he continued, ¡°In the future, if you ever feel uncertain about something or go out on some task, you can take Jiuyou with you for support.¡±


    ¡°Jiuyou?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen was taken aback.


    ¡°That¡¯s Xiao Hei.¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained.


    Because they had originally brought the Jiuyou back home simply as a companion for the children to play with, they had given it the modest name ¡®Xiao Hei.¡¯


    As a result, these children barely knew the name Nine Netherhound.


    ¡°Xiao Hei doesn¡¯t seem to be very close to me.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Quanzhen scratched his head and said.


    He knew that the spiritual pet his father raised was very powerful.


    But the Nine Netherhound was mostly close to the children like Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Wuyou, and Lu Wuyu, who had grown up together.


    It did not show much closeness to him.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll have a word with it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    He took Lu Quanzhen to meet the Nine Netherhound, asking it to heed Lu Quanzhen¡¯s words from time to time.


    He also gave Lu Quanzhen a Spiritual Pet Bag and three bottles of pet-nourishing pills to tend to the Nine Netherhound and keep it inside the Spiritual Pet Bag while traveling.


    ¡°Thank you, father!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen bowed and thanked.


    After settling all the family matters, Lu Changsheng boarded the Spirit Boat with Lu Miaoge, Lu Ping¡¯an, and a few other children, returning to Qingzhu Mountain.

 Chapter 370: Family Reputation and Spiritual Land Inspection

    Three days later.A spirit boat descended outside Qingzhu Mountain.


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked at the Qingzhu Mountain before him, feeling as if it were a lifetime ago.


    He still remembered, at the age of eight, being sent by his father Lu Changsheng to Ruyi Prefecture.


    ¡°Great Elder, Miaoge, you have returned.¡±


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    The clan elder guarding the mountain gate saw Lu Changsheng and saluted with cupped hands.


    He hurriedly opened the Mountain Gate Grand Formation and let Lu Changsheng and the others enter.


    ¡°Elder Yun.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled at this elder of the Lu Family, walking through the mountain gate.


    He did not behave any differently due to the elevation in his status and identity.


    Lu Changsheng saw that Lu Miaoge looked a bit astonished and guessed that she was puzzled about how he became the Great Elder. He spoke up to explain.


    ¡°The family said that since I have now made a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, I should naturally become an elder ancestor for the family.¡±


    ¡°But I found it awkward, so I declined, and as a result, the family promoted me from the Ninth Elder to the Great Elder.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke softly.


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    ¡°Changsheng, now that you have broken through to Foundation Establishment, according to family rules, you naturally become an elder ancestor, and there is nothing wrong with that.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said softly upon hearing this.


    In her view, such a matter was entirely normal and to be expected.


    Not just in the Lu Family, but throughout the entire Cultivation World, this was the case.


    Because for cultivators, each major realm was like a chasm separating heaven and earth!


    Foundation Establishment Cultivators are more noble than Energy Refining Cultivators!


    There is an essential difference in the quality of life between the two!


    Just as mortals become elevated immediately upon becoming cultivators.


    And Energy Refining Cultivators, as long as they break through to Foundation Establishment, would see their lifespan, strength, identity, and status rise exponentially!


    This is also why countless Energy Refining Cultivators, despite knowing the difficulty of Foundation Establishment as elusive, still chase after this faint hope desperately, dedicating their entire lives!


    ¡°Dad, you¡¯ve become a Foundation Building Great Cultivator!?¡±


    Lu Qingsong, standing nearby, heard the conversation and instantly widened his eyes, looking at his father in amazement.


    They had been around Lu Changsheng for so long without knowing about their father¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.


    Lu Ping¡¯an was also surprised.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that his father was actually a Foundation Building Great Cultivator.


    He might not be a cultivator himself, but he knew that within the Cultivation World, Foundation Building Great Cultivators were esteemed beings!


    And his father, unconsciously, had become a Foundation Building Great Cultivator!?


    This inspired a sense of admiration in him!


    Admiration for his father who rose from humble beginnings and insignificant origins.


    And now, to become an esteemed Foundation Building Great Cultivator within the Cultivation World!


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and nodded.


    Then, patting Lu Qingsong on the head, he said, ¡°About your brother¡¯s matter, you should take the time to comfort and cajole your mother, understand?¡±


    On this trip home, he naturally had to discuss Lu Qingshan¡¯s circumstances with his wife Lu Miaohuan.


    Lu Miaohuan was not as strong as Lu Miaoge.


    Knowing that her son was taken as a disciple by a Nascent Soul Immortal, even though she would certainly be thrilled and proud of her son, she would also definitely feel sad and distressed. ????????????s? S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°I understand, Dad.¡±


    Lu Qingsong, hearing this, nodded somewhat understandingly yet somewhat not.


    He thought that his brother being taken as a disciple by a Nascent Soul Immortal should be a good thing, so why comfort their mother?


    In the midst of speaking, they arrived home.


    ¡°Husband, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    The house became lively immediately upon hearing that Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge had returned.


    ¡°Oh, Ping¡¯an is here too.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen spoke upon seeing Lu Ping¡¯an.


    She had looked after Lu Ping¡¯an when he was young and had visited the mortal world on several occasions, so she recognized him.


    ¡°Yes, I found during this trip that Ping¡¯an actually possesses a Spiritual Root, so I brought him over.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled at Qu Zhenzhen.


    ¡°So it¡¯s Ping¡¯an. So many years have passed, and I hardly recognized you.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun also saw Lu Ping¡¯an and cheerfully spoke.


    ¡°I have seen Aunt!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, seeing the several aunts before him, respectfully saluted, slightly constrained.


    ¡°Husband, sister, where are Qingshan and Qingzhu?¡±


    At this moment, the tall and graceful Second Miss, dressed in a golden luxurious skirt, approached.


    She saw Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, Lu Qingsong, and Lu Wangshu, but not Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu. Looking around with her beautiful eyes, she asked.


    ¡°Huanhuan, on this trip I took Qingshan and the others to Green River Marketplace, and along the way¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge, with a grace and gentleness like flowing water, stepped forward and began to recount to her sister with a hint of guilt on her face.


    Although it was a chance occurrence, and a great one at that,


    Lu Qingshan had been taken away by a Nascent Soul Immortal to become his disciple without having the chance to say goodbye to his mother, Lu Miaohuan.


    Moreover, with Lu Changsheng bringing out Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques, Foundation Establishment Elixirs, and Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects, she faintly felt,


    The children, being by their side, may not be much worse off than becoming disciples of a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    ¡°Qingshan has a Gengjin Body Constitution and was noticed by the Nascent Soul Immortal of Yue Country¡¯s Immortal Sects, who took him as a disciple!¡±


    ¡°And Qingshan requested the Immortal to take Qingzhu as a disciple as well¡­¡±


    Lu Miaohuan, hearing this, was taken aback.


    Her delicate and stunning face revealed a look of astonishment.


    She never imagined that her own son possessed a one-in-a-million Spiritual Body!


    And had captured the attention of a Nascent Soul Immortal, who took him as a disciple to an Immortal Sect for cultivation.


    This left her feeling excited and thrilled.


    But at the next moment, realizing her son was only ten years old,


    And considering his normally mischievous nature, she couldn¡¯t help but worry, thinking about him being taken to a far-off Immortal Sect in Yue Country.


    ¡°Congratulations, Sister Huanhuan, Qingshan has been accepted as a disciple by a Nascent Soul Immortal!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, Sister Miaoge, little Zhu has been taken in by the Nascent Soul Immortal!¡±


    ¡°I always said that Qingshan was no ordinary child since his youth, and I never expected he actually has a Spiritual Body!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s said that one-in-a-million cultivators possess Spiritual Bodies, and it seems that Qingshan is certainly destined to become a Foundation Building Great Cultivator!¡±


    ¡°Not only that, perhaps in the future, he could even become a Nascent Soul Immortal!¡±

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    ¡°Qing Shan is such a considerate child, to encounter such an opportunity and still think of bringing his sister along.¡±Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and others beside them were incredibly envious upon hearing this and offered their congratulations one after another.


    In their eyes, although parting was sad,


    this was a great opportunity, a cause for immense joy; they were filled with envy.


    ¡°Hmph, truly worthy of being my son, Lu Miaohuan.¡±


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    Lu Miaohuan lifted her delicate chin ever so slightly as she heard everyone¡¯s congratulations, pride and satisfaction immediately showing on her face.


    After all, her son possessed a Spiritual Body and had been taken as a disciple by a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    It was certain that in the future, he would definitely break through Foundation Establishment and become a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!


    This made her, as a mother, bask in reflected glory, feeling immensely proud and arrogant!


    ¡°Hehe, as the saying goes, ¡®blue is extracted from the indigo plant but is more vivid than the plant itself¡¯; who knows, Qing Shan might come back even more powerful than this father of his.¡±


    Upon seeing Lu Miaohuan¡¯s happy face, without a trace of sorrow or pain, Lu Changsheng stepped forward and took her fair and slender hand, chuckling.


    Now that Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge had returned and brought such news, their home was filled with joy and harmony.


    During the evening meal.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, this is Zi Xiao, Ling Zixiao.¡±


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    ¡°Zi Xiao, this is my wife, Lu Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng introduced Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao to each other.


    One was his wife and the other a Daoist companion; there was also the matter of healing to discuss afterward, so of course, they had to get to know each other.


    ¡°I have seen Sister Ling.¡±


    Lu Miaoge, being aware that Ling Zixiao was a Great Cultivator of Foundation Building, greeted her politely and with a warm countenance.


    ¡°Lu Daoist.¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s elegant, pale face carried a demure grace, and she greeted Lu Miaoge with a gentle and elegant smile.


    Her clear and bright eyes of Qiushui studied Lu Miaoge before her.


    Lu Changsheng had mentioned that once Lu Miaoge returned, there would be hope of resolving her Dragon Roar Physique.


    So, she wanted to know how Lu Miaoge, who had only achieved the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement, could possibly resolve her Dragon Roar Physique.


    However, after some casual conversation and seeing Lu Miaoge did not bring up healing, Ling Zixiao didn¡¯t inquire either.


    She waited for Lu Changsheng to bring it up and make arrangements.


    Their initial meeting was quite mundane, and Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t pay it too much attention.


    After all, neither woman was particularly warm or overly familiar.


    It wasn¡¯t possible for them to hit it off immediately and become deeply engrossed in conversation.


    ¡­


    That night.


    In a small courtyard.


    ¡°Have you got it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son, Lu Ping¡¯an, and asked.


    He was teaching Lu Ping¡¯an the ¡°Five Elements Star Destruction Sword Canon.¡±


    Because Lu Ping¡¯an had not yet started cultivating, he couldn¡¯t view the Jade Slip with his Mental Spirit.


    So his father had to teach him bit by bit, explaining the sword canon¡¯s cultivation methods, brain meditation, technique circulation, and so on, little by little. ?a???¦¥?


    Until he completely understood it and committed the technique firmly to memory.


    ¡°Dad, I remember it!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded vigorously.


    As a grandmaster of martial arts, his memory was extraordinary.


    Although the technique was mystically profound, with Lu Changsheng¡¯s detailed explanation, he was able to memorize it all.


    ¡°Good, with that being the case, start cultivating and try to draw the Qi into your body.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded to this, encouraging Lu Ping¡¯an to begin cultivating.


    ¡°Yes, Dad!¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an immediately closed his eyes, sat cross-legged according to his father¡¯s instructions, and began cultivating.


    Time passed by slowly.


    No one knew how long had passed.


    ¡°Forget it, you keep cultivating, and once you can enter the state, tell me.¡±


    Seeing that his son hadn¡¯t been able to enter the proper state, Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The ¡°Five Elements Star Destruction Sword Canon,¡± as a Peripheral Sect Level technique, naturally wasn¡¯t easy to comprehend.


    The first step of cultivation, drawing Qi into the body, required harmonious body and mind, clear and empty mental spirit, and a stance towards heaven with the contemplation of the five elemental stars, which carried certain difficulties.


    It wasn¡¯t like the Returning Origin Technique, a basic cultivation technique, where one simply needed to silently sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to proceed.


    However, Lu Changsheng was roughly certain that his son¡¯s comprehension abilities were quite ordinary.


    After seeing his son open up a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root under the Hope Gu¡¯s influence, he¡¯d harbored a small expectation that his son would surprise him in other areas.


    It seemed he had hoped for too much.


    ¡°Dad, am I really bad at this?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an opened his eyes and scratched his head rather sheepishly.


    ¡°This is normal, usually, it takes about ten days to half a month to get a knack for it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not discourage his son, instead offering reassuring words.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded upon hearing this,


    determined to work hard in the coming days, to master the technique, and to not disappoint his father.


    ¡°Alright, if you have any issues or questions, come find me at any time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted his shoulder and said.


    As he looked at the moonlight streaming through the haze of the night, he exhaled softly, walked out of the small courtyard, and went over to Lu Miaohuan¡¯s.


    He could sense that Lu Miaohuan hadn¡¯t gone to rest yet.


    ¡°Huanhuan?¡±


    Arriving at the courtyard, Lu Changsheng saw Lu Miaohuan dressed in a golden gown, sitting by the window with knees hugged to her chest, gazing blankly at the moonlight outside.


    He knew she must be worrying about her son, Lu Qingshan, and stepped forward to wrap his arms around her shoulders.


    ¡°My husband¡­¡±


    Lu Miaohuan¡¯s eyes reddened upon seeing Lu Changsheng, and her face showed signs of distress and sadness.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, are you missing Qing Shan?¡±


    Lu Changsheng held his wife close in his arms and spoke softly, smiling.


    ¡°Qing Shan is still so young, and he loves to be mischievous. What if he doesn¡¯t make his master happy after going to Jinyang Sect, or what if he¡¯s bullied by others?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan¡¯s eyes were rimmed with red, and she murmured with concern.


    She was okay during the day.


    Facing the congratulations and praises of others, thinking of her son being taken as a disciple by a Nascent Soul Immortal, her heart was filled with happiness and pride.


    But during the still of the night, the thought of her son, only ten years old,


    and now taken away to cultivate in Jinyang Sect in far-off Yue Country,

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    ¡°`I¡¯m afraid it might be many years before we see each other again.


    Which is why the more I think about it, the more I miss him, and a wave of sadness washes over my heart.


    ¡°How could that be? Qing Shan is able to have a Nascent Soul Immortal personally accept disciples, and even took in Xiao Zhu for Qing Shan¡¯s sake; how could they not be favored by their master?¡±


    ¡°Besides, even though Qing Shan is a bit mischievous, he is very sensible and will naturally be liked by the master.¡±


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    ¡°With a Nascent Soul master to support him, who would dare to bully him?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said in a comforting tone.


    However, despite saying this, he couldn¡¯t help but worry about his son and daughter.


    His daughter, Lu Qingzhu, was fine, with her gentle nature, never causing trouble or conflicts with others.


    But his son, Lu Qingshan, had a vein of pride in him and was of a particularly competitive nature.


    With such a character, stepping onto the path of immortality was bound to invite strife. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°But when I think of Qing Shan being so far away, I feel terrible.¡±


    ¡°When Qing Shan comes back, will he have forgotten about me, his mother, wuwuwu¡­¡±


    Lu Miaohuan said, her eyes red and she began to weep softly.


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    It¡¯s common for children to gradually grow distant from their families and parents after they leave for Immortal Sects at a young age.


    Thus, thinking about her son being so young and not only going to a sect¡­


    But possibly unable to see each other for ten or twenty years, she was overwhelmed by sadness.


    ¡°It¡¯s all right, it¡¯s all right, in a few years, once the family is stable and we have time, we¡¯ll go to the Jinyang Sect to visit Qing Shan and Xiao Zhu.¡±


    ¡°In the Azure Phoenix Immortal City, there¡¯s a Jinyang Sect¡¯s Spiritual Vessel every year, so we can go there and take the Spiritual Vessel to visit them.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, trying to soothe Lu Miaohuan.


    His words were not only to appease Lu Miaohuan.


    Lu Miaoge had mentioned that Tianyuan True Immortal had said that once the children reached Foundation Establishment, they would be allowed to return home to visit. ???o??§§?


    But even if Lu Qingshan was extraordinarily talented, possessing a Sixth Grade gold-attributed Spiritual Root and the Gengjin Body Constitution, it would still take at least more than ten years to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    After more than ten years without seeing them, he too was uneasy about his son being away.


    Therefore, he planned to visit the Jinyang Sect to check on his children¡¯s situation when he had the time.


    However, traveling to the Jinyang Sect entailed a long journey, and dangers could arise at any moment.


    With so many matters at hand right now, he couldn¡¯t possibly go.


    So he was thinking of waiting for another three to five years. By then, after establishing his family and having more time, he would take Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan to visit the sect.


    By that time, after having infused his ¡®Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi¡¯ into his Life-bound Treasured Bone and armed with Third Rank Talismans, even if he faced a Nascent Soul Immortal, he would have the power to fully defend himself.


    ¡°Really?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaohuan looked at Lu Changsheng with red, tear-filled eyes, looking pitiful and aggrieved.


    ¡°When have I ever lied to my Huanhuan?¡±


    Seeing the Second Miss looking so distressed, Lu Changsheng said with a gentle smile, wiping the tears from the corner of her eyes.


    Continuing, he said: ¡°Now that Qing Shan and Xiao Zhu have gone to the Jinyang Sect, as their father, I naturally miss them dearly and want to see how they are doing.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s wait a few years for the family situation to settle down, then we¡¯ll go visit Qing Shan and Xiao Zhu. Huanhuan, don¡¯t be upset anymore.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held his wife in his arms, speaking softly.


    ¡°Mmm.¡±


    After hearing this, Lu Miaohuan turned her cries into laughter, quietly snuggling into her husband¡¯s embrace.


    ¡­


    When Lu Miaochang learned that Lu Changsheng had brought Lu Miaoge back, he began to arrange a family feast, which caused quite a stir in the Lu Family.


    ¡°Congratulations to the Great Elder on his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, with a Golden Core on the horizon and a reputation that will certainly spread across the four seas!¡±


    ¡°Great Elder is powerful; Qingzhu Mountain will surely rise to even greater heights!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations to father on Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    On this day, as the family banquet commenced, Qingzhu Mountain was bedecked with lanterns and colorful banners, overflowing with joy as they celebrated Lu Changsheng¡¯s Foundation Establishment feast.


    Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, Ling Zixiao, and others seated in the place of honor, accepting the congratulations and celebrations of the guests.


    Even though it was a family banquet, the neighbors and smaller families still sent representatives early to present their gifts and congratulations.


    Several families brought their daughters to toast, hoping that Lu Changsheng might take a liking to one.


    In response to this, Lu Changsheng flatly refused.


    One reason was that he was too busy with a heap of important matters to handle.


    Furthermore, the quality of these women was mediocre.


    Most of them possessed Lower Grade Spiritual Roots, and they no longer caught the eye of Lu Ancestor.


    He had now a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, with one hundred fifty-three children, and thirty-nine of them possessed Spiritual Roots.


    Aside from Lu Qingshan, Lu Qingxuan, Lu Wangshu, and Lu Ping¡¯an, who obtained Fifth Grade Spiritual Roots through the Hope Gu, there were only two other children with Sixth Grade Spiritual Roots.


    The rest were all possessed Lower Grade Spiritual Roots.


    In such circumstances, Lu Changsheng naturally wanted to practice selective breeding as much as possible.


    The mothers of his children had to have at least Middle Grade Spiritual Roots, preferably Fourth or Fifth Grade.


    This way, with his own Fourth Grade Spiritual Root and mothers with Fourth Grade Spiritual Roots, the likelihood that the children would have decent Spiritual Root Talents was high.


    Otherwise, mindlessly reproducing wouldn¡¯t only be a waste of time, but it wouldn¡¯t be good for himself or for the children.


    Moreover, his children were gradually growing up.


    The task of having many offspring could be handed over to them.


    With the Many Children, Many Blessings system in place,


    when the children of Lu Changsheng had their own offspring, the Spiritual Roots and Cultivation Levels of these grandchildren would also grant him bonuses.


    Although not as much as from his own offspring, diminishing by fifty percent each generation,


    once the children began to reproduce, this snowball effect would start rolling.


    In time, the effect could be many times better than him producing offspring by himself.


    He could then truly soar without effort.


    Immediately thereafter, Lu Changsheng announced that his son, Lu Xianzhi, was nineteen this year.


    If there were any suitable young ladies, they could consider setting up a marriage.


    Under normal circumstances, with Lu Xianzhi¡¯s Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, Fourth Level Energy Refinement cultivation level, and status as a Lower Grade Puppet Master, it would be difficult for him to marry a decent wife.

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    However, with Lu Changsheng, the Second Rank Talisman Master and Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator as his father, these families were willing to marry their daughters to Lu Xianzhi.In the end, Lu Xianzhi and a girl with a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root from a smaller family took a liking to each other and nodded in agreement.


    For this, Lu Changsheng directly gave away three Second Rank Spirit Talismans as a dowry to settle the marriage.


    Faced with this generosity, the smaller family felt incredibly honored and flattered.


    You have to know, three Second Rank Spirit Talismans were worth thousands of Spirit Stones!


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    The value of such a dowry could not be considered anything but high!


    But to Lu Changsheng, this was of little concern.


    His children were many, and in the future, most of them would need to marry, or even take concubines.


    And there were only so many families, big and small, around.


    There weren¡¯t enough female cultivators to marry everyone.


    In such a situation, it was only natural for him, as a father, to manage his reputation well.


    Only then would the surrounding families be willing to marry their female cultivators into his family.


    Perhaps in the future, many female loose cultivators wandering outside, upon hearing of his family¡¯s good reputation, would also be willing to marry into his household.


    Otherwise, with so many children, if everyone wanted to marry a ¡®fairy,¡¯ establishing a family would be an enormous challenge in the future.


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    This scene made many onlookers envious.


    As a Second Rank Talisman Master and a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, he had the luxury to be capricious!


    Given that one son¡¯s engagement could warrant giving away talismans worth thousands of Spirit Stones as a dowry.


    This made everyone think that since the Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, Lu Changsheng, was unwilling to take concubines, they might as well set their sights on his children.


    And so, the Foundation Establishment family banquet ended in a lively and bustling atmosphere.


    Nevertheless, many from the Lu Family who witnessed the banquet were somewhat surprised that Lu Changsheng did not take any concubines or maids.


    They had even made bets beforehand, guessing how many concubines Lu Changsheng would take this time.


    ¡­


    Evening.


    The night fell quietly, the moon shone like frost.


    In the courtyard with pavilions and towers amid rustling bamboo, goldfish frolicked, playfully distorting the moon¡¯s reflection in the pond.


    ¡°Hoo-hoo-hoo¡ª¡±


    The sound of the wind rose suddenly, howling as it passed, causing the jade-green bamboo in the courtyard to rustle melodically.


    Inside the chamber, a warm light suffused the air.


    From the head of the bed¡¯s incense burner, thick white threads of incense smoke curled up lazily, filling the room with a faint, tranquil fragrance.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, how did it go?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked tenderly as he cradled Ling Zixiao, her hair disheveled, cheeks flushed, and delicate body limp and powerless.


    Today, while healing through dual cultivation with Ling Zixiao, he suddenly thought that since his Yin Yang Energies could nourish the Nourishing Elixir for Nangong Mili, it might also have a healing effect. ????¦Â?????


    Therefore, he thought that using his Yin Yang Energies to nurture Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dao Foundation might also benefit her meridians and Dantian.


    After all, the Dao Foundation is the very foundation of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    If he could nurture her Dao Foundation, it might benefit her whole being.


    No sooner said than done.


    However, it was only when Lu Changsheng used his Yin Yang Energies to nourish Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dao Foundation that he learned.


    Due to her Dragon Roar Physique, when Ling Zixiao had broken through to Foundation Establishment, her Dragon Roar Physique erupted and Yang Energies scorched her body, leading to mana disarray, an unsteady foundation, and flaws in her Dao Foundation.


    She formed a flawed Dao Foundation.


    And it was rather poor for a ¡®flawed Dao Foundation.¡¯


    It had several evident cracks and fissures, almost reaching the point of a shattered Dao Foundation.


    ¡°Thank you, my lord, I can feel the cracks in my Dao Foundation being nourished and repaired,¡±


    Ling Zixiao nestled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, her beautiful face blushing, and spoke softly.


    She had not expected Lu Changsheng to possess such Origin Source Qi that could nurture and repair her Dao Foundation.


    She had intended, once the issue with her Dragon Roar Physique was fully resolved, to seek heavenly materials and earthly treasures to heal her Dao Foundation.


    Unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng could directly solve this problem for her.


    This gave her another layer of understanding of the mystery surrounding Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°As long as it is effective, that¡¯s good. I¡¯ve been so concerned about your Dragon Roar Physique issue that I forgot to pay attention to the Dao Foundation. Zi Xiao, rest assured, almost every month, my Origin Source Qi will be able to nurture your Dao Foundation once. Over time, your Dao Foundation can be fully recovered,¡± Lu Changsheng said while gently stroking her smooth, white skin.


    ¡°Mmm¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao hummed softly in response.


    After a moment, she lifted her lovely face and asked Lu Changsheng, ¡°My lord, you once mentioned establishing a family power; may I ask what preparations have been made so far?¡±


    When they met, she had asked Lu Changsheng about his intentions for her.


    Lu Changsheng said he planned to establish a family power and needed an Array Master to stand guard.


    Now, they had been back at Qingzhu Mountain for over a month.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng busy every day without any preparation towards establishing a family, she couldn¡¯t help but be curious.


    Although in her eyes, Lu Changsheng had a shortcut.


    He could usurp Qingzhu Mountain for himself.


    But after being together for so long, she knew that he probably wouldn¡¯t do such a thing.


    ¡°I had planned, upon returning this time, to purchase a Spiritual Vein Blessed Land from the Qingyun Sect to establish as the Family Spirit Land, or to inspect the situation of the surrounding families and see if any of them had lost an elder in the battle at Blackwater Pool and were looking to sell their Family Spirit Land,¡±


    ¡°But as you know, since coming back, I¡¯ve been so busy I haven¡¯t had the time to investigate the Spirit Land situations around us,¡±


    ¡°Moreover, given the current situation of the Lu Family, it¡¯s not appropriate for me to branch out on my own,¡± Lu Changsheng sighed slightly and said.


    In fact, he felt quite an urgency to establish his own family.


    First of all,


    Learning about Jin Kingdom¡¯s invasion by the Demon Path in Jiuxiao Immortal City, he was reminded that if such a situation were to recur, it added a sense of urgency in his mind. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

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    He felt that he must enhance his strength as soon as possible and make a breakthrough to the Core Formation stage.However, Lu Changsheng was keenly aware that relying solely on his cultivation would certainly not work.


    Even now, with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, a Gengjin Body Constitution, and Supreme Condensation Elixirs at his disposal, it would still take him several decades to break through to Core Formation.


    Therefore, if he wanted to quickly improve his strength, he still had to rely on marrying, taking concubines, having children, raising them, and letting the children have more children!


    If he established his own family power, his children would then have a better growth environment. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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    Whether in cultivation or in starting a family and establishing a career, everything would be much simpler and more conducive to raising children and letting the children have more children.


    Secondly.


    In his System Space, he had the Luminous Treasure Tree, the Mount Sumeru Tree King, and the Spiritual Eye Spring; these items had to be used on his own family¡¯s ancestral lands!


    Otherwise, these things could only collect dust in the System Space.


    As for using them on Qingzhu Mountain, it was completely out of consideration.


    The Luminous Treasure Tree alone would be alright.


    But the Mount Sumeru Tree King and the Spiritual Eye Spring were of significant importance.


    He would definitely not reveal them lightly to outsiders.


    So, he had to establish his family¡¯s ancestral land.


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    Moreover, with his family¡¯s ancestral land and the Mount Sumeru Tree King, it would be equivalent to having a Nascent Soul Immortal in charge of his family, adding a sense of security.


    Third.


    It was the issues he realized upon returning to Qingzhu Mountain.


    With his current middle stage Foundation Establishment cultivation level, if he fully absorbed nature¡¯s spiritual energy at the Spiritual Eye Spring, it would definitely alert Lu Yuanzhong to something amiss.


    Lu Yuanzhong would realize that he hadn¡¯t just broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage.


    Then, when Lu Miaoge managed to reach Foundation Establishment and Ling Zixiao recovered and started to cultivate,


    four Foundation Establishment Cultivators would put a certain burden on Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s spiritual energy.


    Under these circumstances, if another Lu Family member reached Foundation Establishment, or if there was a need to activate a Great Formation, there would be a problem of insufficient spiritual energy, affecting the operations.


    So it would be better to establish his own family as soon as possible.


    ¡°Through Qingyun Sect, purchase Spiritual Vein Blessed Land.¡±


    ¡°Investigate the surrounding families¡¯ situation¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao thoughtfully nodded at these words.


    As an Array Master, she often arranged formations for others, including great family formations, and she had come into contact with many families and understood quite a lot about these matters. ?????£Î?B??


    She naturally knew that the first step to establishing a family was a suitable ancestral land.


    Without the family¡¯s ancestral land, the idea of establishing a family was completely nonsensical.


    Buying ancestral lands for sale by neighboring families was naturally better than acquiring Spiritual Vein Blessed Lands from the Immortal Sects.


    She was very clear that the Immortal Sects¡¯ spiritual lands were often rented out to Loose Cultivators as residencies.


    To use them for establishing a family would require building from scratch, which would be a troublesome task and consume time and resources.


    ¡°If my lord doesn¡¯t have the time, this matter can be handed over to me,¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t anything significant to do at home anyway and could investigate to understand the situation of the surrounding families¡¯ ancestral lands.¡±


    ¡°To see if there is any suitable land available, which families have ancestral lands for sale,¡±


    After pondering for a moment, Ling Zixiao spoke softly.


    She didn¡¯t bring up the matter of Lu Changsheng establishing a family out of boredom.


    It was also through her observations over the past days.


    She could tell that Lu Yuanzhong, the Lu Family Ancestor, didn¡¯t have much life left.


    And Lu Changsheng, in the prime of his life and an external member of the Lu Family, had over a hundred descendants.


    In such a situation, if the Lu Family disciples showed no thoughts or opinions about Lu Changsheng, it was absolutely impossible.


    So why continue to nest in the tiny Qingzhu Mountain?


    In her eyes, Qingzhu Mountain was but a small pond.


    How could it contain Lu Changsheng the Flood Dragon!


    ¡°Alright, since that is the case, I¡¯ll trouble you with this matter, Zi Xiao. I indeed have many things to attend to in the coming times and simply cannot be distracted,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, smiling and nodding in response to her words.


    He had a myriad of matters to deal with next and truly no time to attend to these.


    As for letting someone else handle it, he also didn¡¯t know who to entrust such tasks to at the moment.


    Since Ling Zixiao was willing to share his worries, he saw no issue with it.


    ¡°In addition to the family¡¯s ancestral land, are there any other aspects you need to prepare for, my lord?¡±


    ¡°If there are any problems, you can discuss them with me.¡±


    ¡°I used to deal with many family powers when I was in the Immortal City, arranging formations for them and managing the spirit veins, so I do understand quite a bit about family matters,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said softly, her pale face flushing slightly.


    ¡°Oh!?¡±


    Surprised by her words, Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Ling Zixiao to have insight into these matters, which was a pleasant surprise indeed.


    Immediately, he shared his own thoughts, concerns, and considerations with Ling Zixiao.


    Actually, in terms of establishing a family, he was more or less able to handle the main issues such as ancestral land, family formations, finances, and even relationships.


    The real problem still lay with people.


    Currently, he indeed had many children.


    But among them, including Lu Ping¡¯an, there were only five with a Spiritual Root who were of adult age.


    These children were currently unable to contribute significantly to the family¡¯s construction.


    Therefore, he still had to rely on his wives and maids.


    Yet these wives and maids could only be used to manage family affairs; he couldn¡¯t expect them to do other tasks, especially those that were arduous and laborious.


    But once a family was established, there would be basic tasks such as managing the spirit fields and medicinal gardens¡ªthese required people to handle them.


    Also, his plan to build a Puppet Factory would need a lot of workers.


    These issues were not ones that could be solved in a short time.


    Hearing all this, Ling Zixiao chuckled softly.


    Her jade-like fingers traced circles on Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest and she said, ¡°My lord is really overthinking, making things seem troublesome.¡±

 Chapter 375: Family Reputation and Spiritual Land Inspection

    ¡°Oh? I would appreciate Zi Xiao¡¯s guidance,¡±Lu Changsheng said as he held the warm and soft jade in his arms, shifting to a more comfortable position and asked.


    ¡°After establishing a family, why rush to handle all matters and prepare everything in such haste?¡±


    ¡°Moreover, how could all these tasks be completed at once?¡±


    ¡°What your lordship has mentioned, all these tasks require time to be completed step by step.¡±


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    ¡°Currently, you¡¯re not short of Spirit Stones and you have the reputation of a Second Grade Talisman Master. If willing, you could recruit Spiritual Plant Masters and Beast Tamers.¡±


    ¡°It shouldn¡¯t take long to find people responsible for the spiritual fields, the medicinal gardens, and the breeding of Spiritual Beasts.¡±


    ¡°As for the spirit farmers and menials, there are as many as you could want.¡±


    ¡°In the Cultivation World, there are plenty of people willing to take on such jobs.¡±


    ¡°Regarding the family business and resource extraction, if there is a lack of manpower, it¡¯s not a big deal to cooperate with other families or forces. Let them do the mining, and we¡¯ll take a share of the profits. Once we have the people available, we can take over the operations,¡±


    Ling Zixiao shook her head and said with a soft laugh.


    She didn¡¯t expect Lu Changsheng to be struggling with such matters.


    ¡°It seems I¡¯ve overthought the matter and made it too complex,¡±


    Having heard this, Lu Changsheng immediately realized that he had indeed been overthinking and complicating matters.


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    Indeed.


    As Ling Zixiao had said, after establishing the family, it was impossible to have everything arranged all at once!


    These unimportant matters could wait until after the family was established, considering the initial years as the preparatory phase.


    After all, he was not short of Spirit Stones during this period and could use his current ones to invest in and develop the spiritual land.


    As long as the family was gradually getting on the right track and the children were also growing up, these problems would be easily solved.


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    ¡°If Lu Lang finds these matters burdensome, let your concubine handle them,¡±


    Ling Zixiao continued.


    In recent days, she had been feeling quite bored on Qingzhu Mountain and was looking for some things to do, to contribute to Lu Changsheng¡¯s cause.


    At the same time, she could also use this to gauge Lu Changsheng¡¯s attitude towards her.


    To see if he fully trusted her and was truly sincere.


    ¡°Since that is the case, I¡¯ll trouble you with it, Zi Xiao.¡±


    ¡°These days, I need to help Sister Miaoge change her Cultivation Technique and prepare for her Foundation Establishment, so I don¡¯t have much time,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a delighted expression.


    Given that Ling Zixiao had established herself in Jiuxiao Immortal City on her own, he believed these matters would be no issue for her at all.


    ¡°Changing Cultivation Techniques?¡±


    Ling Zixiao was somewhat surprised when she heard this.


    Generally, a Cultivator wouldn¡¯t switch Cultivation Techniques.


    Because changing Cultivation Techniques not only wasted time but also resulted in a loss of Cultivation Level.


    The higher the Cultivation Level, the greater the loss, which was a significant waste of time.


    Lu Miaoge was currently at the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement and about to undertake her Foundation Establishment. If she changed her Cultivation Technique, not to mention the substantial loss, she would at least be delayed by a year. ???????????¨º?


    ¡°Yes, on my recent journey, I acquired a Cultivation Technique that is suitable for Sister Miaoge.¡±


    ¡°And the opportunity to treat your Dragon Roar Physique lies within this technique.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, I need to prepare Sister Miaoge to switch to this Cultivation Technique in the coming days,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    He directly revealed the matter of Lu Miaoge changing her Cultivation Technique.


    After all, he had previously mentioned that bringing Lu Miaoge back would likely solve Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique issue.


    Now that he was talking about changing the Cultivation Technique, it was also a way to explain the situation.


    ¡°It would be hard for both Lu Lang and Miaoge¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao was slightly taken aback when she heard this.


    She hadn¡¯t expected that Lu Miaoge¡¯s switch to a new cultivation technique would be related to resolving her own Dragon Roar Physique.


    This caused the emotions in her heart to stir slightly.


    ¡°No problem.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly and then said, ¡°By the way, regarding matters like assessing the neighboring families or recruiting talents, if there¡¯s a need to spend Spirit Stones, Zi Xiao, you can speak directly to me.¡±


    Before leaving Jiuxiao Immortal City, the sponsorship from five well-intentioned robber cultivators had once again filled his storage bag, so for the time being, he wasn¡¯t worried about spending money.


    ¡°I still have plenty of Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°Besides, as your wife and partner, I should naturally contribute to the family¡¯s establishment.¡±


    Ling Zixiao said with a light smile.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Upon hearing her words, Lu Changsheng nodded his head and didn¡¯t stand on ceremony with Ling Zixiao.


    Everyone needs to be needed by others.


    Sometimes, letting them help out more and take care of little things can also foster a deeper relationship between two people.


    ¡­


    After entrusting the establishment of the family to Ling Zixiao, Lu Changsheng focused his whole attention on Lu Miaoge¡¯s transition to the cultivation of the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique.¡±


    Back in Green River Marketplace, in Ruyi Prefecture, Lu Miaoge had already started delving into this cultivation technique.


    However, many parts still required Lu Changsheng¡¯s guidance to unravel and explain in detail.


    Thinking about his own plans to establish a family, Lu Changsheng felt it was necessary to inform Lu Miaoge.


    Otherwise, if he mentioned it after Lu Miaoge had just completed her Foundation Establishment, it would seem as if he had always been intentionally hiding it, which could affect their marital relationship.


    ¡°Establishing a family?¡±


    Lu Miaoge showed no great surprise upon hearing Lu Changsheng speak of his plans to establish his own family.


    During the many years as his wife,


    she had already sensed that her husband didn¡¯t fully consider Qingzhu Mountain his home.


    Previously, when she learned that Lu Changsheng had refused to become the patriarch of the family, she vaguely guessed that Lu Changsheng might be thinking of leaving or starting his own clan.


    However, she wouldn¡¯t bring up the subject on her own.


    ¡°When I heard that you, Changsheng, refused to be the family patriarch, I began to suspect.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, Qingzhu Mountain is ultimately too small. If you, Changsheng, wish to establish a family, you can directly tell father and the old patriarch now. I believe they would understand and can offer some help.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said with a gentle voice.


    If in the past she thought her husband was extraordinary,


    seeing the Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques, Foundation Establishment Elixirs, and Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects he provided, she understood that Lu Changsheng was even more exceptional than she had imagined.


    Such a person could not possibly be limited to Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Given the current situation of the family, how could I bring up starting my own clan with my father-in-law and the old patriarch.¡±


    ¡°I just wanted to give you, Sister Miaoge, a heads-up that I have this intention and plan.¡±


    ¡°After Sister Miaoge breaks through to the Foundation Establishment, you might relieve Elder Yuan Zhong¡¯s injury and help stabilize Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Then, I can go out and establish my own clan.¡±


    Seeing that Lu Miaoge did not mind, Lu Changsheng felt a sense of relief and voiced his thoughts.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded gently in response.


    She inquired about Lu Changsheng¡¯s current thoughts and shared some tips with him about establishing a family.


    She expressed that she would have someone keep an eye out for nearby families willing to sell their spiritual lands.


    After chatting idly for a long time, Lu Changsheng continued to guide Lu Miaoge in her cultivation of the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique.¡±


    At the same time, he began cultivating the ¡°Taiyi Seed Way Art,¡± preparing to condense the Taiyi Dao Seed.

 Chapter 376: Taiyi Cultivation, The Situation of the Spiritual Land!

    One month later.¡°Condense!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes suddenly opened, his hands forming seals rapidly.


    Spiritual blood surged throughout his body, mana flowed, and the Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base trembled continuously.


    ¡°Hum hum hum¡ª¡±


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    Within the Qi Ocean Core, the Yin Yang fish formed by the Yin Yang Energies was frantically swallowing and spitting the Origin Source within his body, along with the surrounding nature¡¯s spiritual energy, gradually forming a crystal clear, semi-liquid semi-solidified, soybean-sized golden seed!


    ¡°Phew! It has finally formed!¡±


    Seeing this ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ take shape, Lu Changsheng let out a long, weary breath.


    This Taiyi Dao Seed was not easy to condense.


    It had cost him more than a month of time.


    It also caused no small loss to his spirit, mana, and the foundation of his Dao.


    He estimated that it would take three to four months, or even half a year, to recover.


    However, cultivating the ¡°Taiyi Shengshui Jue¡± required this step to be inevitable.


    If not for this seed, Lu Miaoge would not be able to practice the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique.¡±


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    So, in his view, the price was acceptable.


    It was just a loss of vitality, which he would recover from with some rest.


    Lu Changsheng did not immediately take this Dao Seed to Lu Miaoge.


    He took out an elixir medicine and swallowed it down, regulating his condition through cultivation.


    Three days later.


    Lu Changsheng walked out of his cave dwelling, heading to the nearby one.


    This cave was originally arranged for Ling Zixiao to cultivate.


    However, due to the peculiarities of Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique, meridians, and Dantian, she temporarily did not need this cave.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng mentioned it to Lu Yuanzhong, and they let Lu Miaoge use this place for daily cultivation.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    Inside the quiet and elegant cave dwelling, Lu Miaoge, dressed in a plain white robe, was cultivating in an upright sitting position.


    From afar, she resembled a celestial snow lotus, pure and detached from this world.


    Hearing the movement, Lu Miaoge opened her beautiful eyes and looked towards Lu Changsheng, gently calling out his name.


    In this period, she had nearly comprehended the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique.¡±


    But because she lacked the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed,¡¯ she could not start practicing it, and had been honing her spiritual power within.


    Now, the spiritual power of the Saturn Solar Sword Technique she possessed had been refined to be round and perfect, Ruyi, ready for Foundation Establishment at any time. ????¨¢??B¨º????


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I have condensed the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed;¡¯ you can start practicing the Water of Virtue Technique now,¡± Lu Changsheng said, clasping her hand, his face showing a smile as he stepped forward.


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯ve worked hard,¡± said Lu Miaoge, noticing that Lu Changsheng¡¯s complexion had lost some of its color. Her lips pressed together lightly, expressing concern.


    Although she had only studied the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique,¡± she also had some understanding of the ¡°Taiyi Seed Way Art.¡±


    She knew that condensing the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ required the consumption of spirit, vitality, and the essence of one¡¯s Dao.


    It would cause certain injuries to the one cultivating the seed.


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s nothing serious, I¡¯ll recover after some rest,¡± Lu Changsheng chuckled light-heartedly, not worrying at all.


    Looking at the serene face before him, gentle and bright, he spoke directly, ¡°Sister Miaoge, I will now transfer the Dao Seed to you.¡±


    After saying this, he gently embraced her slim shoulders, leaning in and capturing her tender and luscious lips.


    Transferring the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ to someone else was quite simple,


    It could be done just by mouth-to-mouth transfer.


    As the familiar breath washed over her, Lu Miaoge¡¯s eyelashes tremored, her arms enclosing Lu Changsheng, tenderly responding to him.


    Strands of sweet fragrance filled the space between their lips and teeth.


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    After a long while, Lu Miaoge¡¯s cheeks flushed, her body felt weak, and her breathing sped up, intending to remind Lu Changsheng that they ought to be transferring the Dao Seed.


    Hearing her tender moan, Lu Changsheng¡¯s wandering hands stopped, realizing he had forgotten about the Dao Seed transfer.


    Immediately, he activated the ¡°Taiyi Seed Way Art,¡± allowing the soybean-sized ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ in his Qi Ocean Core to rise and flow gently into Lu Miaoge¡¯s mouth. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As soon as the Dao Seed entered her mouth, Lu Miaoge immediately felt the immense and vigorous energy within.


    Feeling that the energy contained in this ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ was much more robust than her own spiritual power,


    ¡°Is this the Perfect Foundation Base¡­¡± Lu Miaoge murmured to herself.


    She knew that the strength of the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ depended on the spirit, vitality, and foundation of the one who formed it.


    Such an extraordinary seed in her mouth indicated that Lu Changsheng¡¯s foundation of mana was even stronger than she had imagined.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge,¡± Lu Changsheng said as he let go of Lu Miaoge, reminding her to merge with the Dao Seed.


    Hearing this, Lu Miaoge quickly came back to her senses and did not dare to delay. She sat down cross-legged and began circulating the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also settled down beside her, operating the ¡°Taiyi Seed Way Art,¡± slowly infusing his mana into Lu Miaoge¡¯s body, aiding her refinement of the Dao Seed.


    ¡°Taiyi Shengshui Jue!¡±


    As both practiced their techniques, they transformed into the Taiyi Shengshui Jue. Their energies merged, allowing the Dao Seed to enter Lu Miaoge¡¯s Qi Ocean Core slowly.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    As soon as the Taiyi Dao Seed entered Lu Miaoge¡¯s lake of Qi, a powerful and vast energy, a surge of mana, began to flow and diffuse within her body.


    It cleansed her organs, meridians, flesh, bones, and spiritual power.


    It allowed her body and spiritual power to become compatible with the Dao Seed and Lu Changsheng¡¯s mana.


    As the energy of the Dao Seed spread, Lu Miaoge felt her body flooded with strength, enough to attempt Foundation Establishment immediately!


    Naturally, she would not do so and continued to focus and circulate the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique.¡±


    During this process, under the influence of the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed,¡¯ the ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡± began to operate on its own, undergoing subtle changes.


    As the technique circulated continuously, subtle improvements emerged, gradually forming a unique Cultivation Technique.


    Lu Miaoge knew this was the ¡°Taiyi Shengshui Jue,¡± the most remarkable aspect of this Orthodox Level Cultivation Technique!

 Chapter 377: Taiyi Plants the Dao, The State of the Spirit Land! (2)

    ¡°The Water of Virtue Technique¡± cultivators will adapt themselves based on the ¡°Taiyi Dao Seed¡± condensed by the practitioners of the ¡°Taiyi Dao Seed Technique¡±.Thus, they will acquire some of the spell techniques and mana characteristics of the ¡°Seed Cultivators¡±, forming a brand new cultivation method!


    Only in this way, will the two be able to cultivate together in the future and nurture the vital essence of all things, refining their Dao Foundation!


    Time passed, and Lu Miaoge¡¯s internal breath settled.


    She looked at the golden Dao Seed within her Qi Ocean Core.


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    She could clearly feel that, through this Dao Seed, there was an inexplicable connection between her and Lu Changsheng.


    Through the Dao Seed, she could vaguely sense their respective locations.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng could replenish her mana through the Dao Seed.


    She could also supplement Lu Changsheng¡¯s mana through the Dao Seed.


    ¡°Changsheng¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge opened her beautiful eyes, gazing tenderly at Lu Changsheng.


    She indicated that the Dao Seed and the Water of Virtue Technique were almost complete.


    Next, what she needed to do was to convert all her spiritual power into mastery of the Water of Virtue Technique.


    And as Lu Changsheng had previously said, since the Saturn Solar Sword Technique and the cultivation technique Lu Changsheng practiced were inherited from the same line, her conversion of spiritual power was not likely to suffer great loss.


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    ¡°Good.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded, and voiced several issues Lu Miaoge needed to pay attention to in her next cultivation session.


    He instructed her to ask him if she encountered any problems during cultivation.


    After leaving Lu Miaoge, he went to check on his son Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s cultivation progress at his small courtyard.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an, how is it going?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked his son about his cultivation of the ¡°Five Luminaries Sword Scripture¡±.


    ¡°Dad¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an scratched his head, somewhat embarrassedly discussing his cultivation experience.


    It had been over a month, and although he had made initial progress and could sense nature¡¯s spiritual energy,


    he always felt clumsy and struggled while cultivating.


    ¡°Struggling?¡±


    Lu Changsheng frowned slightly upon hearing this.


    Why would he struggle with cultivating at the mere stage of drawing energy into his body?


    After all, Lu Ping¡¯an was said to possess a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root.


    Could there be a problem with the man-made Spiritual Root imparted by the Gu of Hope?


    He said to Lu Ping¡¯an, ¡°Can you show me your cultivation now?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an immediately sat down and began the process of drawing in spiritual energy.


    Lu Changsheng silently observed Lu Ping¡¯an cultivating by his side.


    About a quarter of an hour later, Lu Ping¡¯an gradually entered the right state.


    The spiritual energy from the surroundings slowly gathered towards him, entering his body.


    Then, this spiritual energy traveled along with the circulation of the cultivation method through his meridians, completing a cycle. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This circulatory process was indeed slower than the average for a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng reached a conclusion.


    Unsuitable!


    Lu Ping¡¯an was not very suited to this cultivation method.


    For peripheral sect level methods like the ¡°Five Luminaries Sword Scripture¡±, there are certain requirements for one¡¯s disposition, perception, and natural talent. ???????


    If there¡¯s a mismatch, even if one has entered the gate of cultivation, the process will be somewhat forced and clumsy.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an, that¡¯s enough.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s voice echoed in Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s mind.


    ¡°Dad, I¡¯ve let you down.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked at his father, ashamed to admit his poor performance.


    His father had finally set him on the path to cultivation,


    and here he was, performing so poorly at the very first step, thoroughly ashamed.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, it seems you don¡¯t have much talent in the way of sword scriptures.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not very suited to this technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved it off, not overly concerned.


    Initially, when he first obtained the ¡°Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Art¡±, he intended to make it the foundational cultivation method for his clan.


    But as he grew more knowledgeable about the Cultivation World and his own cultivation techniques became more extensive, he gradually discarded this idea.


    After all, not everyone is suitable to practice sword techniques.


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s practice of the ¡°Saturn Solar Sword Technique¡± was also only moderate in his eyes.


    If Lu Ping¡¯an was not suitable for this technique, naturally he should switch to another one.


    ¡°Do you have any thoughts on this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired.


    ¡°I will follow whatever you arrange, Dad.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an spoke solemnly.


    When Lu Changsheng first taught him a cultivation method, he had asked whether Lu Ping¡¯an liked sword techniques,


    to which he naturally nodded and affirmed, claiming he liked them,


    partly because he had heard and read many stories about sword immortals since childhood.


    On the other hand, he had once asked Qin Yi why she wanted to become a Great Sword Immortal,


    and she had replied that it¡¯s because sword cultivators are powerful!


    The largest Immortal Sect in Jiang Country ¨C Heavenly Sword Sect ¨C consisted of sword cultivators!


    Therefore, her dream was to join the Heavenly Sword Sect and become an unrivaled sword immortal!


    This also made Lu Ping¡¯an somewhat yearn to become a sword cultivator.


    But now, realizing he had no aptitude for it, he did not insist on continuing.


    ¡°In that case, then¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered, considering which cultivation method to give his son.


    Among the methods he currently possessed were the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, Yin Yang Harmony Technique, Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, and Taiyi Shengshui Jue.


    The Seven Luminaries were definitely unsuitable for Lu Ping¡¯an.


    If the Five Luminaries did not fit well, it was impossible to consider practicing the Seven Luminaries.


    As for the Exquisite Level Cultivation Methods derived from the Seven Luminaries, in his view, they were perhaps worth a try.


    For example, the ¡°Town Star Saturn Sword Technique¡±.


    Given Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s somewhat straightforward nature, he should fare much better practicing this sword technique.


    But considering that this method was ultimately inherited from the ¡°Five Luminaries Sword Scripture¡±,


    even if it could be slightly better, it probably wouldn¡¯t make a significant difference.


    As for other methods, like the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, it was clearly unsuitable.


    This Talisman Path required a great deal of perceptiveness.


    Having spent time together, he knew his son had, at best, average perception.


    The Taiyi Shengshui Jue belonged to a partner-oriented cultivation method, needing two people to cultivate it, and thus Lu Ping¡¯an could not practice it alone.

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    The Yin Yang Harmony Technique belonged to the heretical path of cultivation methods.Although he wasn¡¯t opposed to passing on this heretical cultivation method, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s personality clearly wasn¡¯t a good fit.


    ¡°Why not try the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art?¡±


    A thought struck Lu Changsheng.


    In fact, he had always wanted to pass the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art to one of his children.


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    Because if his children practiced it, it could enhance his own power.


    If he were to help a child refine a Magical Treasure and assist in cultivating the ¡°Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art,¡± then it would be tantamount to doubling the benefits of a single Magical Treasure.


    But this technique was not only difficult to practice, but also extremely dangerous.


    If one were even slightly overzealous in the process, it was easy to make mistakes.


    This could lead to the body being unable to withstand the effects of the sacrifice, leading to disintegration and demise.


    Therefore, the son who cultivated this technique must be calm and tight-lipped.


    In his view, Lu Ping¡¯an was quite suitable in this regard.


    Furthermore, as a martial arts expert, Lu Ping¡¯an already had a foundation in body refining.


    ¡°However, the ¡°Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art¡± is more of a supplementary body refining technique and not truly to the path of body cultivation,¡±


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    ¡°To cultivate this art, one must first draw Qi into the body.¡±


    After thinking for a moment, Lu Changsheng realized that at this stage, Lu Ping¡¯an was simply not capable of cultivating the ¡°Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.¡±


    At once, he let Lu Ping¡¯an choose from several techniques he had previously acquired from robber cultivators.


    In his more than two decades in the Cultivation World, he had met many kind-hearted people and obtained several good techniques.


    The best among them was naturally the ¡°Red Phoenix True Scripture.¡±


    Although this technique only went up to the Core Formation Stage,


    it was, after all, a Peripheral Sect Level technique.


    Next, there was the Exquisite Level ¡°Purple True Solar Scripture¡± acquired from five robber cultivators in the Jiuxiao Immortal City, as well as another Exquisite Level technique, ¡°Green Wood Sunfire Technique,¡± he had obtained previously.


    As for High Grade Cultivation Techniques, he also had four or five of them.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, upon seeing these techniques, scratched his head uncertain which to learn.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go with this one.¡±


    Seeing his son¡¯s indecisive face, Lu Changsheng directly handed over the Purple True Solar Scripture.


    The reason he chose this technique was that it offered a cultivation method that combined Magical Dual Cultivation.


    Seventy percent was dedicated to Qi Refinement, and thirty percent to Body Refinement.


    This would be a good way to see if Lu Ping¡¯an had any talent in the area of body refinement.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an immediately nodded his agreement.


    However, since Lu Ping¡¯an couldn¡¯t read the Jade Slip yet, his father had to understand the technique and teach it to him.


    It took more than an hour for Lu Changsheng to explain the first layer of the cultivation method, drawing Qi into the body, and the circulation through the meridians. ?????¦­????????§§?


    ¡°Alright, practice well, and if you have any questions, come and ask me later.¡±


    ¡°If I¡¯m not around, you can go to your Aunt Zi Xiao for help.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and then added.


    He planned to let Ling Zixiao have a look at the technique later on.


    When he was not present, she could provide some guidance.


    ¡°Yes, father.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an took his words seriously and nodded earnestly.


    Determined in his heart, he resolved to make this cultivation a success.


    After seeing to Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s matters, Lu Changsheng went to the backyard to spend time with his wives and children.


    Lu Miaoyun brought over several letters, indicating that in recent times, many people had written to him.


    Lu Changsheng glanced through the letters.


    His good friends Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing had written to congratulate him on achieving Foundation Establishment.


    His brother-in-law Xia Zhaoyang also sent a letter offering congratulations for his Foundation Establishment.


    Besides these three, there were also two friends he had made at the Nine Dragons Market, Yu Maocheng and Gao He.


    Apart from congratulating him on his Foundation Establishment, Gao He also reported on the status of the Peace Talisman Hall.


    He mentioned that since Lu Changsheng¡¯s departure, the store¡¯s business had declined due to a lack of Second Rank Talismans being replenished.


    If Lu Changsheng had the time, he could supply some Spirit Talismans.


    Having read the letters, Lu Changsheng replied to each one, instructing Lu Miaoyun to send them back on his behalf.


    He also took out a stack of Spirit Talismans and handed them to Lu Miaochang, instructing him to arrange for their delivery to the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    A portion was for the Peace Talisman Hall.


    The rest was for the Lu Family.


    After all, as the Lu Family¡¯s Great Elder and a Second Grade Talisman Master, he still had to contribute something.


    After all, these Spirit Talismans would eventually be converted into contribution points and credited to his name.


    After he had dealt with these matters and saw that it was getting late, Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao engaged in Dual Cultivation to deepen their affection.


    Afterwards!


    ¡°Zixiao, I may be quite busy in the coming time and won¡¯t always be around,¡± he said.


    ¡°I¡¯ve given Ping¡¯an the Purple True Solar Scripture for his cultivation. If he encounters any issues during the process, guide him a little,¡± Lu Changsheng said, his arms around the soft and tender Ling Zixiao, whose skin was white with a rosy underglow.


    ¡°Alright, my lord, rest assured,¡± Ling Zixiao replied in a gentle and delicate voice.


    Immediately afterward, Ling Zixiao and Lu Changsheng began discussing the matter of the family¡¯s Spirit Land.


    In the past month, she had made a brief inquiry into the Qingyun Region and the situation of the family powers.


    At the same time, she had also learned which families were preparing to sell their family Spirit Lands and relocate completely.


    Because the Qingyun Sect had a certain rule.


    After a great battle such as the one at Blackwater Pool, there should be three years of stable development, with no invasions or outbreaks of conflict allowed.


    Therefore, many families who lost their ancestors in battle were still struggling, readying themselves for a last-ditch effort.


    They hoped to rise to the Foundation Establishment level and stabilize their families¡¯ situations.


    As such, only two or three families were interested in selling their Spirit Lands.


    But Ling Zixiao was not very satisfied with these families.


    Because the size of these families¡¯ Spirit Lands, their locations, the nearby marketplaces, and other such factors were all relatively poor.


    ¡°At present, the Spirit Lands of these families willing to sell, as well as those who lost their ancestral powers, are all pretty average,¡± she said.


    ¡°My lord, you mentioned before that it is possible to buy Spirit Vein Dojo through Qingyun Sect?¡±


    ¡°If my lord has connections within the Qingyun Sect, purchasing a high-quality Spiritual Vein Blessed Land, even if we must build from scratch, is still worth considering for the long term,¡± she suggested.


    Ling Zixiao spoke up, conveying her thoughts.


    As an Array Master from Jiuxiao Immortal City, her standards were naturally quite high.


    She considered the Spirit Lands of these families that might be for sale average and somewhat beneath her concern.


    Even Qingzhu Mountain, in her opinion, was quite average and not very impressive.


    ¡°Regarding the Spirit Vein Dojos of the Qingyun Sect, I am not very clear myself,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°All I have is a Qingyun Order, which represents a favor owed by the Qingyun Sect, capable of making certain demands.¡± sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°I plan to use the Qingyun Order to obtain a qualification to purchase a Spirit Land if we don¡¯t find a suitable one,¡± Lu Changsheng revealed, not hiding the matter of the Qingyun Order.


    ¡°Qingyun Order,¡± Ling Zixiao pondered upon hearing this and nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡°In that case, my lord could find out in advance which Spirit Vein Dojos are currently for sale by the Qingyun Sect,¡± she proposed.


    ¡°I will also continue to investigate the situation of the nearby Spiritual Vein Blessed Lands,¡± Ling Zixiao continued to say.


    ¡°Very well, thank you for your hard work, Zixiao,¡± Lu Changsheng responded with a nod.


    After dinner, he planned to write a letter to ask Xiao Xiyue if she had any knowledge in this regard.


    After spending time with his wives and children, Lu Changsheng did not head straight for seclusion.


    Instead, he began to craft Third Rank Talismans.


    His plan was to first create some Third Rank Talismans to carry on his person.


    Moreover, during this period, he wanted to take care of his concubines who were currently trying to conceive.


    Previously, at the Second Rank Talisman Master ceremony, he took in two concubines and five maids.


    All seven women had only given birth to one child each, and after such a long rest, they were already able to have a second one.


    Although he was intent on having quality offspring,


    since the women were already in his harem, it was natural to want them to conceive.


    Furthermore, including Lu Ping¡¯an, he now had thirty-nine children with Spiritual Roots.


    If he could have one more child with a Spiritual Root, that would bring the total number of offspring with Spiritual Roots to forty, and perhaps that would prompt the system to give him some Child Money.


    Besides, the Spiritual Roots of these seven women were quite decent;


    there were two with a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root, and one with a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root.


    Yet when he thought about the fortieth child, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind once again went to the child in Nangong Mili¡¯s womb.


    As a Nascent Soul Immortal, there was a high probability that her child would have a Spiritual Root, even a good one at that.


    If the child in her belly was born, it would very likely be the fortieth child with a Spiritual Root.


    ¡°Sigh!¡±


    After glancing at the system¡¯s offspring tab and seeing that the child was still there, Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly, slightly reassured.


    Yet he couldn¡¯t help worrying about Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan¡¯s current situation.

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    Mists veiled the mountain peak.Atop it, a fierce and terrifying Blood Jade Spider perched, its body shining with a sinister red glow.


    In its pupils, there reflected a spirit pool, clear as a mirror, and a white-robed maiden sitting by its side, her hands wrapped around her knees.


    The girl had delicate features and an ethereal temperament, her black hair cascading loosely down her back, staring into the spirit pool at her own reflection, lost in tranquility.


    After a long while, the girl came back to herself with a slight sigh.


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    With her hands, she gently stirred the water, causing ripples to dance across the calm surface of the pool.


    Then, the maiden slipped off her embroidered shoes and stockings, revealing a pair of delicate, round feet, white as uncarved jade.


    As her toes gently touched the water, the instant they met the surface, they playfully curled, casting tiny ripples.


    The sparkling water flowed, enveloping the girl¡¯s fair and lustrous feet, covering her delicate and exquisite ankles, bringing a look of contentment to her face.


    Suddenly, the girl playfully wiggled her feet in the water, causing droplets to sprinkle out like round, glistening beads.


    Under the sunlight, her snow-white feet in the shimmering pool water looked like treasures agleam, crystal clear.


    ¡°Xiao Chan.¡±


    At that moment, not far away, a devastatingly beautiful woman with a seductive face, previously sitting with closed eyes, opened her eyes and stood up, calling out softly to the girl.


    She wore a gorgeous purple dress that draped over a figure sinuously seductive, with curves that were nothing short of stunning.


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    Proud and supreme, her bosom was difficult to contain, and her waist was slender and willowy, barely a handful when grasped.


    Beneath that slender waist, the lines shifted dramatically, showcasing her round and voluptuous rear, explosively seductive.


    Though the woman bore a seductive allure throughout her being, her eyes held a commanding presence that was intimidating.


    She emitted an icy, overbearing elegance, a regal authority that made others feel shamed before her.


    ¡°Master?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan, hearing her master¡¯s voice, turned her head to look at Nangong Mili.


    Seeing her master¡¯s proud bearing, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a tinge of envy.


    ¡°Xiao Chan, it¡¯s time to go,¡± Nangong Mili released a breath, gazing towards the horizon, she spoke.


    Her slender phoenix eyes glimmered with an entrancing magic.


    ¡°Master, have you recovered?¡± Meng Xiaochan pressed her lips together and inquired with concern upon hearing this.


    ¡°I have recovered around seventy to eighty percent. Staying here for a full recovery would take too much time¡­¡± Nangong Mili took a deep breath, her chest rising proudly as she spoke softly.


    In her voice, her palm unconsciously stroked her flat belly.


    She knew that if she continued to recuperate, the child within her would eventually affect her strength.


    Should danger arise, it would be exceedingly troublesome.


    Moreover, she was acutely aware that the Lockheart Gu was subtly influencing her.


    Thus, she needed to return to the Five Poisons Cult in Jin Kingdom at the earliest.


    Only back at the cult could she give birth to the child in peace.


    Only then would she have the conditions to give her child an advantage even in the womb.


    Additionally, the Five Poisons Cult¡¯s unique gu insect¡ªthe Phoenix Gu¡ªpossessed the effect of ¡°rebirth from ashes, washing away all blemishes.¡±


    It had the power to counter the effects of the Lockheart Gu.


    Thinking of how under the influence of the Lockheart Gu, she developed feelings for Lu Changsheng in spite of all his demeaning treatment and trampling, Nangong Mili couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of shame, anger, and murderous intent, wishing to flay and dismember Lu Changsheng. ????£Á£Î????????¨ºs?


    Even if Nangong Mili were to fall in love with someone, it would never be in such a manner!


    ¡°That dog of a man must possess a certain peerless Taoist body,¡± she mused.


    ¡°Otherwise, with his mere Foundation Establishment Cultivation, he definitely shouldn¡¯t have such ability¡­¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s beautiful eyes narrowed, emitting a chilling clarity, as she recalled how Lu Changsheng healed her with the Yin Yang Energies.


    Her True Elixir, nourished by Lu Changsheng, had begun to manifest a trace of the Golden Core Charm.


    She resolved that once she had fully recovered and dealt with the Lockheart Gu, she would capture that dog of a man, Lu Changsheng, and bring him back to the Five Poisons Cult.


    To humiliate him in every possible way, compelling him to nourish her Golden Core!


    Not only would this be her revenge, but it would also elevate her True Elixir to the Immortal Golden Core!


    But as she thought about the process of nurturing the Golden Core, she recalled those times she wished to forget, and resentment tinged her slender phoenix eyes, her heart fluttering with indefinable agitation and her emotions churning.


    ¡°Huff!¡±


    Nangong Mili steadied her tumultuous emotions.


    Looking at the Misty Sky Bead within her, her lovely lips pursed slightly, and her body surged with a glow.


    She transformed into a charming and graceful lady.


    But the seductive and bewitching temperament that pervaded her vanished without trace.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± she said to her disciple Meng Xiaochan in a soft voice.


    Though she knew that her affliction with the Lockheart Gu was related to Meng Xiaochan, she understood that Meng Xiaochan was even more deeply affected by the gu.


    Her actions were understandable under those circumstances.


    Moreover, the fact that Meng Xiaochan managed to confess about the Lockheart Gu to her master indicated that her feelings for her master were not weaker than the gu¡¯s effects.


    In such a situation, she naturally wouldn¡¯t blame Meng Xiaochan too harshly.


    ¡°Yes, Master,¡± Meng Xiaochan, seeing her own master¡¯s transformation, promptly gathered up the Formation.


    Then, she touched the purple bracelet on her wrist, causing her appearance and temperament to change. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Soon after, the two of them rode a Cloud Veil, turned into a streak of light, and vanished from the mountaintop.


    ¡­


    Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng had his concubines bear his children and then began his seclusion to cultivate and forge the Ninety-Nine Mysterious True Strategy.


    This artifact was exceedingly complex, even more so than the ¡®Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp,¡¯ which was his Life-bound Magic Treasure.

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    The true artifact is composed of 129,600 Nine-Nine Profound Truth Tokens.It can change its appearance at will, forming a Talisman Formation.


    However, the one Lu Changsheng made was a simplified version.


    It consists of 10,800 Profound Truth Tokens.


    For Lu Changsheng, 10,800 tokens were already enough for use.


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    At present, his Divine Sense mana was not capable of controlling 129,600 Profound Truth Tokens.


    Even 10,800 was a bit too much.


    ¡°Ninety-Nine Profound Truth Strategy, form!¡±


    Inside the cave dwelling, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mana circulated within him as he formed hand seals.


    One could see that around him, jet-black iron tokens engraved with Spiritual Patterns and flowing with mysterious light emerged, rotating around him and aligning neatly.


    His hands continuously formed seals, inputting spell after spell into the iron tokens.


    Eventually, Lu Changsheng flicked his fingertips, and a drop of essence blood flew out.


    ¡°Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh¡ª¡±


    Instantly, all the iron tokens converged towards the essence blood, forming a jet-black iron tactic streaming with mysterious light.


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    The iron tactic changed its shape in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands, resembling a jade token, an iron rod, a disc, and finally taking the form of a jet-black folding fan.


    This was one of the abilities of the Ninety-Nine Profound Truth Strategy.


    It could change the appearance of the Talisman Instrument at will.


    ¡°Whew!¡±


    ¡°With this ¡®Ninety-Nine Profound Truth Strategy¡¯ Talisman Instrument, if I set up a Talisman Formation again, its power and effect will be doubled!¡±


    ¡°At that time, when facing a False Core Immortal, as long as I seize the initiative, I can directly confine and suppress them with the Talisman Formation!¡±


    ¡°Moreover, with this Talisman Instrument, ordinary methods would not even dream of breaking through my Talisman Formation!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the folding fan in his hand, his face showing delight.


    When he had visited Jiuxiao Immortal City before, he had witnessed the False Core Patriarch from the Xiahou Family clash with the Chiyun True Immortal from the Qingyun Sect. ??????¨®????¨º?


    He had a rough understanding of the strength of a False Core Immortal.


    Knowing that with this Talisman Instrument, when he used hundreds of Talismans to form a Formation, his offensive would far surpass that of a False Core Immortal.


    He could directly blast a False Core Immortal to death!


    And furthermore, with this Talisman Instrument, the effect of trapping enemies with the Talisman Formation greatly increased.


    It wasn¡¯t like before, when faced with a strike from a Talisman Treasure, the Talisman Formation would have one of its corners destroyed.


    ¡°However, becoming a False Core Immortal is not simple.¡±


    ¡°If I don¡¯t seize the initiative, or if the opponent acts first, the outcome is still hard to predict.¡±


    ¡°So, if I can avoid fighting beyond my realm, then I will not.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly, not overestimating himself.


    He knew that becoming a False Core Immortal was not simple.


    The opponent wouldn¡¯t let him make the first move and seize the initiative.


    If the opponent seized the initiative, although he could rely on the Talisman Formation to defend and even break through, the outcome was uncertain.


    After all, in the Cultivation World, those who could cultivate to the level of the False Core had many methods, and not a few were simple.


    Perhaps the opponent would have some unexpected techniques.


    ¡°Next up is this ¡®Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi¡¯!¡±


    ¡°As long as I refine this Spiritually Enlightened Spiritual Treasure into my Life-bound Treasured Bone, ¡±


    ¡°by then, gaining the Nine Great Divine Abilities, facing a False Core Immortal will be no problem at all.¡±


    ¡°I could even contend with a Nascent Soul Immortal.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently touched the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi at his breastbone.


    After breaking through the fifth layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, he began to refine this Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure.


    But to refine a Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure into a Life-bound Treasured Bone was not so simple.


    Moreover, he had no time to refine this Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure for so long.


    He could only rely on the automatic circulation of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique to slowly refine the Treasure bit by bit.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t give it more thought; eager to refine the Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, he walked out of the cave dwelling. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He went to check on Lu Miaoge¡¯s condition in the cave dwelling next door.


    She was still in the process of converting Spiritual Power to Cultivation Level with the Water of Virtue Technique.


    Although the ¡°Saturn Solar Sword Technique¡± she was practicing was inherited from the same lineage as the Dao, which made the conversion much simpler,


    it was estimated that it would still take three to four months to complete the conversion.


    After spending some affectionate time with Lu Miaoge without disturbing her,


    he went into the backyard of the family home to chat and inquire about the family situation.


    During the conversation, Lu Changsheng learned that he had been in seclusion for nearly five months.


    ¡°Five months, that means the child in Nangong Mili¡¯s belly is already a year old, why has the child not been born yet?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart paused suddenly, thinking of something.


    Counting the time, it had been a year since he learned through the system that Nangong Mili was pregnant,


    yet he hadn¡¯t felt the thrill of the Spiritual Root boost.


    ¡°System.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately called out in his mind, opening the system panel to check.


    [Offspring: 153/157]


    ¡°One hundred fifty-seven, so the child hasn¡¯t been born yet?¡±


    ¡°The longer the pregnancy, the higher the probability that the child has a remarkable Spiritual Root Talent.¡±


    ¡°Just like Wangshu, who was born after a year; it seems that this child¡¯s talent might be good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Offspring tab in front of him, took a deep breath, and set his mind at ease.


    His heart was filled with anticipation for this unborn child.


    After all, this was the child of a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    At the strength level of Nascent Soul, it¡¯s very difficult to conceive.


    But once conception occurs, the child that is born will most likely possess a Spiritual Root, and the talent of that Spiritual Root would not be meager.


    ¡°Little Wangshu.¡±


    After chatting with his wife for a while, Lu Changsheng saw Lu Wangshu not far away, looking serene and eating lotus seed soup, and called out to her warmly.


    This four-year-old daughter inherited his and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s looks, naturally resembling a carved doll and very adorable.


    However, in response to Lu Changsheng¡¯s warm greeting, Lu Wangshu, who was eating her lotus seed soup, just glanced over and continued eating without paying him any mind.


    ¡°Little Wangshu, did you miss Daddy?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the adorable Lu Wangshu eating, crouched beside her, and continued speaking.


    ¡°You can¡¯t talk while eating!¡±

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    Lu Wangshu, with a spoon in hand, spoke to Lu Changsheng in a baby voice.¡°Then do you miss Daddy?¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng made a face of mock grievance and said,


    ¡°Hehe, no, awoo!¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Lu Wangshu chuckled and said as she scooped another lotus seed into her mouth.


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    ¡°Wow, Daddy is heartbroken.¡±


    When Lu Changsheng heard this, he immediately looked distressed and said,


    In his heart, he couldn¡¯t help but think that he really hadn¡¯t spent much time with his daughter.


    Most of the time, he was busy with seclusion and cultivation, causing the father-daughter relationship to become estranged.


    ¡°Miss you, miss you, miss you!¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng like this, Lu Wangshu immediately looked up with her little face, showing a healing smile with her little tiger teeth and said, ¡°Tricked you, just teasing you, hehehe.¡± sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng chuckled.


    He had actually been fooled by this four-year-old little girl in front of him.


    ¡°Hmph, you actually teased Daddy.¡±


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    ¡°Then tell me, how do you miss Daddy?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked his daughter, who was eating lotus seed soup again, in a gentle voice.


    ¡°Hmm¡­¡±


    Lu Wangshu tilted her head to think and put down the spoon in her hand.


    Then, resting her chin in her hands, she said with an adorable and obedient face, ¡°I miss Daddy like this!¡±


    ¡°So good!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng rubbed his daughter¡¯s little head.


    ¡°Hmph hmph hmph¡­¡±


    Lu Wangshu giggled a couple of times and said, ¡°Not really, I¡¯m teasing you again, lulululu~¡±


    Saying so, she picked up the spoon and took another mouthful: ¡°Awoo!¡±


    ¡°Well, well, you little rascal, always teasing Daddy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said in mock annoyance, gently pinching her porcelain, fair and rosy cheeks.


    After Lu Wangshu finished eating, he took her to play at the kindergarten.


    Now that the Lu family had Lu Xianzhi, the Puppet Master, the facilities of the Lu Family amusement park were much improved and fully equipped.


    Many concubines were playing here with their children.


    When they saw Lu Changsheng bringing Lu Wangshu over, they immediately greeted him respectfully.


    Shortly after, Lu Wangshu sat on a green jade luan bird-shaped rocking car.


    As the rocking car swayed, a beautiful song also began to play.


    ¡°Daddy, you come too¡­¡±


    Sitting on the rocking car, Lu Wangshu called out happily to Lu Changsheng,


    signaling him to sit on the one next to hers and join her.


    ¡°Huh? Are you kidding me? Your dad, with my Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator status, Second Rank Talisman Master, Second Rank Alchemist, and Second Rank Puppet Master credentials, the dream of billions of fairies and witches in the Cultivation World, playing such childish things¡­¡± ?????¦­???????


    Moments later, two rocking cars began to sway together, starting a duet.


    Lu Changsheng, seated in a car that did not quite fit his size, began to sway with the rocking car, his furrowed brow slowly relaxing.


    Let¡¯s be honest, this thing¡­ is quite fun!


    He had built this thing so many years ago and had never experienced it himself.


    After the song ended.


    Lu Changsheng saw the concubines and maids nearby, who were with their children, staring blankly at him.


    Surprise and astonishment filled their eyes.


    ¡°`


    ¡°Cough cough, this thing is quite decent.¡±


    ¡°The children seem to enjoy it when they play.¡±


    Lu Changsheng coughed lightly twice, stepped off the rocking car, and spoke earnestly to the maids.


    ¡°We do, we do.¡±


    ¡°According to Lu Xianzhi, it was designed by you, my lord. The children really like it.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, I tried it too, and it¡¯s quite interesting.¡±


    ¡°Daddy, this is fun too.¡±


    The wives and children immediately said aloud.


    ¡°Hehe, I¡¯m glad you like it.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng laughed and said.


    It wouldn¡¯t be good to just spend time with Lu Wangshu, the little girl, alone.


    Though as a father, he might have his favorites.


    Yet he wouldn¡¯t be overly obvious with his partiality.


    After spending a day with the children, after dinner, Lu Changsheng went to the corner of the courtyard to check on his Golden Armor Bean Mother.


    This Golden Armor Bean Mother had been planted for eight years and was at the flowering and fruiting stage.


    There were eight blossoms in total, which meant there would be eight Golden Armor Spirit Beans.


    That was close to what Lu Changsheng had estimated beforehand.


    Looking at the blossoms, Lu Changsheng guessed that in another two years, they would bear Spirit Beans.


    This made him somewhat excited about these Golden Armor Spirit Beans.


    True, eight beans would yield only eight Golden Armor Warriors.


    But these were, after all, his very first Dao Soldiers.


    ¡°Chirp chirp chirp¡ª¡±


    Just then, Lu Changsheng saw Lu Miaoyun taking the Green Jade Luan Bird out for a walk.


    The bird had been raised for two years and had grown considerably larger.


    Its feathers shone like green jade, stunningly beautiful, brimming with an aura of immortality.


    However, to use this Green Jade Luan Bird as a mount, Lu Changsheng reckoned it would need another seven or eight years of raising.


    Seeing the Green Jade Luan Bird reminded Lu Changsheng that he still had a Cold Blue Dark Turtle in his Spiritual Pet Bag.


    He had taken this Mysterious Turtle out of the System Space when he was in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    And had kept it in the Spiritual Pet Bag since then.


    After all, he didn¡¯t see much value in raising such a creature.


    But instead of subjecting it to feast and famine in the pet bag, it would be better to have someone in the household raise it.


    After all, a proper environment and consistent feeding would significantly aid in the growth of a spiritual pet.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s thoughts immediately went to his wife, Lu Miaoge.


    The turtle was of water and ice attributes.


    Lu Miaoge was cultivating the ¡®Water of Virtue Technique,¡¯ which aligned closely with the attributes of the Cold Blue Dark Turtle.


    But considering Lu Miaoge was quite busy at the moment.


    Fully devoted to switching her cultivation technique and had no time to care for pets.


    Right away, Lu Changsheng thought for a moment, then went to Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s courtyard to find his daughter, Lu Wangshu.


    Because Lu Miaoge was currently occupied, the daughter was being looked after in turns by Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Qu Zhenzhen.


    ¡°Little Wangshu, do you want a pet?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked his daughter in a gentle voice.


    ¡°Daddy, what kind of pet?¡±

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    Lu Wangshu, upon hearing these words, tilted her little head and said cutely.¡°Little turtle, take a look and see if you like it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out the Cold Blue Dark Turtle from the Spiritual Pet Bag.


    This Cold Blue Dark Turtle was only the size of a pot lid, with a blue-green body. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The shell carried a hint of ice-blue color, emanating a faint chill.


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    Because it was still young, the little turtle looked rather clunky and endearingly silly.


    Feeling Lu Changsheng¡¯s presence, the Cold Blue Dark Turtle immediately rubbed against Lu Changsheng¡¯s feet.


    ¡°Little turtle!¡±


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s little face showed wonder.


    She immediately squatted down and poked the Cold Blue Dark Turtle in front of her with her tender fingers.


    This Cold Blue Dark Turtle, being a demon beast with human-like intelligence, immediately nuzzled its little mistress affectionately.


    Then it opened its mouth and spouted an oval ice cube onto Lu Wangshu¡¯s hands.


    ¡°Eh.¡±


    Lu Wangshu looked at the ice cube, her face filled with surprise, and subconsciously tried to put it in her mouth to taste it.


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    ¡°You silly thing, don¡¯t just eat anything you find!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately snatched the ice cube from his daughter¡¯s hand and tapped the Cold Blue Dark Turtle.


    ¡°Daddy, I want the little turtle,¡± Lu Wangshu said in a sweet, tender voice.


    ¡°Alright, but let¡¯s get this straight, you can¡¯t just eat whatever you want,¡± Lu Changsheng told Lu Wangshu.


    Then, he said to Qu Zhenzhen that they should let her help take care of this pet.


    Otherwise, if really let Lu Wangshu take care of it, she might accidentally kill it.


    ¡°Husband, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll watch over Wangshu,¡± Qu Zhenzhen said softly, squatting alongside to watch the Cold Blue Dark Turtle.


    She then discussed with Lu Wangshu and decided to name this Heaven Rank demon beast Little Ice.


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    That day, Lu Changsheng was having a casual chat with Ling Zixiao.


    They planned to head out to inspect a few spiritual lands in person once Lu Miaoge broke through to Foundation Establishment, and also take a look at some Spirit Vein Dojos being sold by Qingyun Sect. ?????£Î§°??£Ó


    Just then.


    A gust of airflow, accompanied by a system notification, sounded.


    [Congratulations to the host as twenty of your children have completed Qi induction and stepped onto the path of immortality, obtaining a Bloodline Effect: 5% increased likelihood of birthing children with a Spiritual Root, and one opportunity for a lucky draw!]


    ¡°Hmm, twenty, has Ping¡¯an completed Qi induction?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this system notification, paused mentally.


    Calculating the time, Lu Ping¡¯an should have fully completed Qi induction by now.


    He kept his composure and continued chatting with Ling Zixiao.


    An hour later, Lu Changsheng stepped out of the little courtyard and learned that indeed, Lu Ping¡¯an had completed Qi induction.


    With a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root, taking just over half a year to finish Qi induction wasn¡¯t particularly fast, but also not too slow.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng prompted him to continue with his cultivation at ease.


    He planned to try teaching him the ¡°Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art¡± once Lu Ping¡¯an broke through to the Fourth Level Energy Refinement.


    ¡°System, lucky draw!¡±


    Lu Changsheng went to the study and mentally invoked it.


    Curious to see what he would draw this time.


    The system roulette appeared, a streak of golden light emerged and spun around, finally stopping at the ¡®Elixir Medicines¡¯ section.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Third Rank Melding Spirit Pill!]


    [The reward has been sent to the System Space, the host can check it at any time]


    An elixir icon immediately appeared from the roulette wheel, accompanied by a system notification.


    ¡°Melding Spirit Pill?¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t know what kind of elixir this was.


    Although he was a Second Rank Alchemist.


    His knowledge of elixirs was limited to the Second Rank.


    He had never heard of this Melding Spirit Pill before.


    However, with prior experience, he knew that such elixirs, offered singly, were generally quite rare and valuable.


    With a slight stir of his Mental Spirit, information about the Melding Spirit Pill emerged in the System Space.


    [Elixir: Melding Spirit Pill]


    [Quality: Third Rank]


    [Description: Women who are three months pregnant can take this pill to guarantee the birth of a child with a Spiritual Root and also enhance the quality of the child¡¯s Spiritual Root]


    ¡°Hisss, taking an elixir guarantees the birth of a Spiritual Root and enhances its quality!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, reading the description of the elixir¡¯s effects, revealed a look of delight in his eyes.


    Although this elixir had no direct use for him.


    It could ensure that at least one of his children would possess a Spiritual Root.


    And enhance the quality of the child¡¯s Spiritual Root.


    ¡°Such a good thing, I wonder if I could make this Melding Spirit Pill after becoming a Third Rank Alchemist,¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself, eyeing the elixir.


    But he also knew that this kind of Third Rank elixir probably required rare ingredients and was not easy to concoct.


    ¡°Who should I give this pill to?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment, thinking about who to administer the elixir to.


    He currently had two concubines and one maid who were pregnant.


    If they took the Melding Spirit Pill, it would guarantee the birth of offspring with Spiritual Roots.


    ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll bring out this pill later,¡± Lu Changsheng concluded after a moment¡¯s thought, planning to save the elixir for when Ling Zixiao or Lu Miaoge, Xiao Xiyue became pregnant again.


    That way, not only could he ensure the child possessed a Spiritual Root, but also greatly improve the quality of the child¡¯s Spiritual Root.


    ¡­


    Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, another three months had passed.


    During these days, although Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t secluded himself completely for cultivation, he spent most of his time integrating the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi.


    With the rest of his free time, he spent it with his wives, concubines, and children, crafting Talismans.


    After all, his own shop, the Lu Family¡¯s shop, needed Second Rank Talismans as the signature Spirit Talismans every month.


    He couldn¡¯t always use his own Talismans to help with family expenses.


    If he ran out of Talismans on his person, insufficient to set up a Talisman Formation, he would feel insecure.


    Of course, he hadn¡¯t forgotten about the remaining four pregnant maids at home either.


    Using the ¡°Five Aggregates Proliferation Method¡±, he arranged for all four women to conceive.


    That day, inside a quaint and tranquil grotto.

 Chapter 383: Fusion Spirit Pill, Lu Miaoges Heavenly Foundation Establishment!

    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge shared a tender moment.During a previous intimate moment, Lu Changsheng had a sudden inspiration.


    His Yin Yang Energies could nourish both the Dao Foundation and True Elixirs.


    So he wondered if they could also be used to nourish the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯.


    After all, this Dao Seed shared the same origin as him, and theoretically, it should be possible.


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    With the intention of trying it out, Lu Changsheng conducted an experiment.


    As expected, Lu Miaoge reported that the foundational depth of the Taiyi Dao Seed had been enhanced.


    Thus, the Yin Yang Energies, which originally belonged to Ling Zixiao, were now shared equally between the two women.


    Afterward!


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    Lu Miaoge lay weakly in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, quietly feeling the nourishment of the Taiyi Dao Seed by the Yin Yang Energies.


    However, at the moment when the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ was refining the Yin Yang Energies, a sudden impulse surfaced in Lu Miaoge¡¯s heart.


    The ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡± within her began to stir restlessly.


    It started to operate on its own, actively attempting to break through to the Second Level of the technique.


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    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng sensed fluctuations in spiritual power and immediately looked towards Lu Miaoge, asking what was happening.


    ¡°Is this¡­ a self-initiated Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s brows slightly furrowed, instantly understanding what was happening.


    In the Cultivation World, there is a saying that when one¡¯s cultivation technique is refined to the utmost limit, the opportunity to break through the Foundation Establishment on one¡¯s own will emerge.


    This is the Heavenly Foundation Establishment!


    As long as one follows this elusive thread of spiritual mechanism and breaks through the Foundation Establishment, success rates are as high as fifty percent!


    This probability is comparable to using a Foundation Establishment Elixir or Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects!


    Moreover, after breaking through, one¡¯s mana and Dao Foundation would be even more pure and robust!


    ¡°This opportunity for Heavenly Foundation Establishment must be due to the profound mysteries of the ¡®Taiyi Shengshui Jue¡¯. Or perhaps Changsheng¡¯s ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ is too vigorous, causing the spiritual foundation within me to be equally strong, thus the technique is automatically attempting to break through to the Second Level,¡± Lu Miaoge murmured to herself, realizing what was happening. ?§¡£Î?£Â¦¥¡ì


    She immediately spoke to Lu Changsheng, explaining her current condition.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, immediately attempt the Foundation Establishment, and I will protect you!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said this as soon as he heard the news.


    Heavenly Foundation Establishment belongs to the kind of opportunity that comes by chance but cannot be sought.


    Lu Miaoge had already prepared everything for her Foundation Establishment.


    She had the Foundation Establishment Elixir, and also the Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects.


    Now that the opportunity of ¡®Heavenly Foundation Establishment¡¯ had wondrously appeared, it was naturally crucial to seize it and attempt the Foundation Establishment in one go.


    Only by doing so could she have the greatest certainty of condensing a Perfect Foundation Base!


    ¡°Alright!¡±


    Lu Miaoge responded softly upon hearing this, without any hesitation.


    She let the impulse guide her, allowing the technique within her to operate automatically, beginning to challenge the eagerly desired and earnestly pursued Foundation Establishment!


    Her technique was almost fully converted to the Water of Virtue Technique, though not yet solidified.


    But with the help of the Taiyi Dao Seed and Heavenly Foundation Establishment, there was no longer any need to spend time solidifying it.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    As Lu Miaoge released her restraint, the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ in her Dantian burst forth with great golden light, causing her spiritual lake to churn tumultuously, and the Water of Virtue Technique to operate wildly.


    The spiritual energy in the cave also became a whirlwind rushing towards her like a sweeping storm at that moment.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment Elixir!¡±


    Lu Changsheng reminded from the side.


    Even though Lu Miaoge¡¯s current chances of successfully establishing her foundation were not inferior to his own back then, with confidence levels of seventy to eighty percent.


    In his view, one must never cut corners on such matters!


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Miaoge took out the Foundation Establishment Elixir and three Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects from her Storage Bag.


    Lu Changsheng had already discussed with her all aspects related to Foundation Establishment, including when to consume the Foundation Establishment Elixir and use the Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects.


    She took out the Foundation Establishment Elixir and swallowed it.


    Then she consumed the Blood Yang Fruit in one gulp.


    Although she had no hidden injuries, she hadn¡¯t cultivated any physical techniques.


    Now, by consuming the Blood Yang Fruit, she aimed to enhance her vitality, spirit, and soul!


    ¡°Rumble!¡±


    Instantly, the vital energy within Lu Miaoge began to surge wildly, like a raging river.


    She embarked on the First Stage of Foundation Establishment¡ªthe Vitality Stage!


    Meanwhile.


    Elsewhere, within another cave dwelling.


    Lu Yuanzhong, who was meditating and regulating his breath, opened his eyes.


    ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡±


    He frowned slightly, sensing that the surrounding spiritual energy was converging towards the direction where Lu Changsheng was. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, whatever technique Lu Changsheng was cultivating, it shouldn¡¯t cause such a massive influx of spiritual energy.


    Lu Yuanzhong immediately got up and flew towards the cave where Lu Changsheng was to see what was happening.


    As he approached the cave, a divine sense transmission rang out.


    ¡°Ancestor, Sister Miaoge is attempting the Foundation Establishment, please have the family pay extra attention during this time,¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s voice echoed in Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s mind.


    ¡°What, she¡¯s attempting Foundation Establishment!?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong, startled by the news, was taken aback.


    This was so sudden.


    He knew that for the past half a year, Lu Miaoge had been refining her mana in the cave dwelling to prepare for the Foundation Establishment.


    But he hadn¡¯t expected her to attempt it without any forewarning.


    ¡°Ancestor, don¡¯t worry; I¡¯ve already prepared Foundation Establishment Elixirs. Sister Miaoge has a high probability of making a successful breakthrough!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, with his late-stage Foundation Establishment divine sense, observed Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s expressions and continued to transmit his voice.


    He hadn¡¯t mentioned the Foundation Establishment Elixir before but had indicated to Lu Yuanzhong that he was prepared.


    Now that Lu Miaoge had begun the attempt, he naturally no longer kept it to himself.


    ¡°You¡¯ve prepared the Foundation Establishment Elixirs!?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong was shocked, feeling a massive wave of disbelief washing over him.


    He initially thought when Lu Changsheng mentioned he was prepared, it pertained to ¡®Meridian Protecting Elixirs¡¯ and Spiritual Objects.


    But to his complete surprise, Lu Changsheng had prepared Foundation Establishment Elixirs!


    And to think he was giving them to Lu Miaoge for her breakthrough!


    Such a gesture left him, the Lu Family Ancestor, immensely astonished.


    ¡°Very well, you keep an eye on Miaoge, and I¡¯ll make the arrangements here!¡±

 Chapter 384: Fusion Spirit Pill, Lu Miaoges Heavenly Foundation Establishment!

    Lu Yuanzhong didn¡¯t think much and immediately sent a telepathic message back.¡°Order the family to seal off Qingzhu Mountain, and have everyone enter a state of alert,¡± he commanded.


    To guard against any possible spies or demon cultivators, or any other families causing trouble at this crucial time.


    But when he thought of other families causing trouble, his thoughts drifted to Lu Miao Feng¡¯s previous incident, and his expression darkened ever so slightly.


    At this very moment.


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    Inside the cave dwelling.


    Lu Miaoge, with her delicate features and fair skin, sat crossed-legged with her eyes closed, akin to a solitary snow lotus from the Tianshan, independent of the world.


    She endured the relentless bombardment of the majestic spiritual energy as it assailed her body and meridians.


    Lu Changsheng, witnessing this scene, promptly slapped his storage bag to avert any shortage of spiritual energy. One after another, middle-grade spirit stones flew out.


    Although this cave dwelling was situated around a spirit spring,


    Qingzhu Mountain was after all only a middle-grade spirit vein.


    Far from comparable to the A-grade dwelling he had rented in Qingyun Market.


    And Lu Miaoge¡¯s attempt at Foundation Establishment this time was with high probability to condense a perfect Dao foundation. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The consumption of spiritual energy would far exceed that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment!


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    Time trickled by.


    How much time had passed was unclear.


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s internal spiritual power began to transform into liquid mana.


    She embarked on the second phase of Foundation Establishment¡ªthe Magic Barrier!


    Lu Miaoge opened her beautiful eyes and saw Lu Changsheng crushing one middle-grade spirit stone after another, supplementing her with nature¡¯s spiritual energy. A warm current surged in her heart.


    But at such a critical junction, she dared not get distracted with thoughts and instead refined the prepared Xuan Yin true water.


    Her water attribute spiritual power, cultivated via the Water of Virtue Technique, was perfectly compatible with this Xuan Yin true water.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    In Lu Miaoge¡¯s Qi Ocean Core, the Taiyi Dao Seed emitted a dazzling light within the gaseous True Lake, aiding her compression of mana, transforming the lake of Qi into a True Lake. ??¦­??¨º?


    Once the first droplet of liquid mana formed, and strands of mana mist spread within her Dantian, she immediately began the third phase of Foundation Establishment¡ªDivine Sense!


    ¡°All three phases of Foundation Establishment pose no problem; it¡¯s nearly perfect,¡± Lu Changsheng, utilizing the Taiyi Dao Seed, could vaguely sense a few aspects of Lu Miaoge¡¯s current state.


    Knowing for the current Lu Miaoge, with the aid of Foundation Establishment Elixirs and Foundation Establishment spirit objects, overcoming the three phases of Foundation Establishment was quite effortless.


    The question remained whether she would condense an unblemished Dao foundation or a perfect Dao foundation!


    ¡­


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    That day, the movements of spiritual energy in Qingzhu Mountain became increasingly fierce, rushing madly towards the cave dwelling where Lu Miaoge was located.


    Above the cave dwelling, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth slowly converged, forming a massive spiritual energy vortex.


    ¡°What¡¯s happening here, a spiritual energy vortex? Is someone attempting Foundation Establishment?¡±


    ¡°In our Clan, who else is trying to achieve Foundation Establishment?¡±


    ¡°Could it be¡­ Sister Miaoge is attempting Foundation Establishment?¡±


    ¡°But where in the Clan are there enough spirit stones to support Aunt Miaoge¡¯s Foundation Establishment?¡±


    ¡°After Uncle Changsheng¡¯s return from Foundation Establishment, he might have prepared Meridian Protecting Elixirs for Aunt Miaoge, or even some Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects.¡±


    ¡°Exactly, the Great Elder is not only a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator but also a Second Grade Talisman Master. He is certainly able to acquire such heavenly treasures from the earth!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m so envious. If only I could encounter a Lang Jun as capable as the Great Elder!¡±


    Within Qingzhu Mountain, many looked up at the spiritual energy vortex above Qingzhu Valley and began to discuss aloud.


    The first ones to guess it was Lu Miaoge making her attempt at Foundation Establishment.


    For there were only three people within the Lu Family currently capable of attempting Foundation Establishment.


    Lu Miaofeng had previously failed in Foundation Establishment and was still recuperating.


    Another Foundation Establishment hopeful had just broken through to the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement and would need several more years before attempting Foundation Establishment.


    The only one remaining was Lu Miaoge.


    Moreover, throughout this year, Lu Miaoge hadn¡¯t left for the Red Leaf Valley Market and had stayed reclusive at home.


    Therefore, many disciples of the Lu Family guessed that it was Lu Miaoge attempting Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge¡­¡±


    In Qingzhu Valley, within a courtyard, Lu Miao Feng opened his eyes and gazed towards the spiritual energy vortex emanating from the spirit spring.


    He prayed earnestly in his heart that Lu Miaoge would succeed in her Foundation Establishment.


    Only then would the sense of guilt and remorse in his heart be alleviated, even if just by a little.


    ¡°This spiritual energy vortex¡­ the Dao Foundation that Miaoge is condensing¡­¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong, observing the spiritual energy of the universe, faintly guessed that Lu Miaoge¡¯s Dao Foundation was no ordinary matter.


    Because the better the Dao Foundation being condensed, the more fearsome the absorption and release of nature¡¯s spiritual energy would be.


    And the spiritual energy that Lu Miaoge was currently absorbing and releasing was evidently superior to his and to that of the previous Lu Miaofeng.


    This made him uncontrollably surprised as to what Lu Changsheng had prepared for his niece, other than the Foundation Establishment Elixers.


    ¡°Miaoge¡­¡±


    Lu Yuanding, having been informed by Lu Yuanzhong, knew that it was his daughter, Lu Miaoge, who was attempting Foundation Establishment.


    And he also knew that Lu Changsheng had prepared a Foundation Establishment Elixir for his daughter.


    This brought him immense relief and joy.


    He felt that in his life, the most correct thing he had done was to bring Lu Changsheng back to the Lu Family from the foot of the Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°She¡¯s finally breaking through to Foundation Establishment, huh.¡±


    ¡°It seems at the very least, it¡¯s a flawless Dao Foundation¡­¡±


    In a small courtyard, with a face still somewhat pale and lacking blood color, Ling Zixiao looked towards the distant spiritual energy vortex and spoke softly.


    She was somewhat curious as to what Cultivation Technique Lu Changsheng had taught Lu Miaoge to practice.


    She also harbored some anticipation for Lu Miaoge¡¯s breakthrough in Foundation Establishment.


    After all, Lu Changsheng once said that once Lu Miaoge broke through to Foundation Establishment, her Dragon Roar Physique could likely be resolved.

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    In the cave dwelling.¡°It seems that a perfect Dao Foundation is within reach,¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched as Lu Miaoge, who was beside him, made her breakthrough in Foundation Establishment and nodded silently.


    Through the ¡°Taiyi Dao Seed,¡± he could approximately sense the current situation of Lu Miaoge.


    He knew that Lu Miaoge was currently condensing her Dao Foundation.


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    This Dao Foundation should be a Perfect Foundation Base!


    However, through his own Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Lunar Primordial Spirit Foundation,


    Lu Changsheng knew that Perfect Dao Foundations also had their hierarchy!


    Miaoge¡¯s Dao Foundation at most may be similar to his own Seven Luminaries Foundation.


    It couldn¡¯t compare with his Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation or Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Lunar Primordial Spirit Foundation.


    ¡°Being able to condense a Perfect Dao Foundation already puts her ahead of 99% of Foundation Establishment Cultivators!¡±


    ¡°Speaking of which, with the Taiyi Dao Seed, Sister Miaoge¡¯s Dao Foundation will share some commonalities with mine,¡±


    ¡°Afterward, if I use the Yin Yang Energies to baptize her Dao Foundation, can it advance further like Xi Yue¡¯s, making Sister Miaoge¡¯s Foundation also take one more step?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered in his heart.


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    Thinking of how Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Perfect Dao Foundation had transformed under his Yin Yang Energies,


    Could Lu Miaoge¡¯s Water of Virtue Technique Foundation possibly undergo transformation as well?


    Under normal circumstances, for the Taiyi Shengshui Jue, Water of Virtue Technique, a Perfect Dao Foundation was already the limit.


    But his Yin Yang Energies seemed to be truly defying the heavens.


    ¡°That can be tried later on,¡±


    ¡°Not sure if anyone will come to disrupt this time,¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew that at this stage, a vortex of Spiritual Energy was already gathering over Qingzhu Valley.


    This activity would surely be noticed by others.


    He couldn¡¯t help thinking about when Lu Miao Feng was breaking through her Foundation Establishment, and three Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators came to interfere. ?¦¡??§£¨¨????


    Now that Lu Miaoge was undergoing Foundation Establishment, he wondered if those three would continue to harass them.


    ¡°If they come then let them come, just three minor Foundation Establishment cultivators,¡±


    ¡°If they dare to come, I can just suppress and kill them with a Talisman Formation,¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled lightly.


    If they dared to come and disrupt Lu Miaoge¡¯s Foundation Establishment, he would naturally not be polite.


    Although he didn¡¯t want to expose his strength,


    As a Second Grade Talisman Master, killing enemies with a Talisman Formation is reasonable, right?


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think too much, quietly observing the situation of Lu Miaoge before him.


    To avoid any mishaps during her Foundation Establishment process.


    Meanwhile.


    A tall figure dressed in a black brocade robe and wearing a hood arrived at Qingzhu Mountain.


    Seeing this figure, Lu Yuanzhong immediately stepped forward to welcome him.


    He said with a joyful expression, ¡°Yun Yang, my nephew, you¡¯ve taken the trouble to come here this time.¡±


    When Lu Yuanzhong learned that Lu Miaoge had started her breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, considering what had happened with Lu Miao Feng, he not only sealed off Qingzhu Mountain and operated the Great Formation, but also sent a message to the Bai Family.


    He hoped that the Bai Family Ancestor would assist them by coming to Qingzhu Mountain to oversee the situation.


    Now that he saw Bai Yunyang, the Bai Family Ancestor coming, his heart was filled with joy.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for formalities, Uncle Lu. Our two families have had good relations for generations. Such matters as these, where I can lend some help, I naturally should,¡±


    Bai Yunyang, taking off his hood, revealing his heroic face, said in a deep voice.


    Upon receiving Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s message, he learned about Lu Miaoge¡¯s breakthrough in Foundation Establishment.


    Although their Bai Family did not wish for the Lu Family to become too strong,


    They also understood the current situation.


    If the Lu Family did not have a new Foundation Establishment birth after Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s death, and only Lu Changsheng remained as an external Foundation Establishment Cultivator, chaos would surely ensue. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Moreover, the Yu Family had always been eyeing their several great families with covetous intentions.


    Having one more Foundation Establishment in the Lu Family would also benefit the Bai Family.


    Furthermore, the Lu Family and the Bai Family had enjoyed good relations for generations.


    This time it was also Lu Changsheng¡¯s wife, Lu Miaoge¡¯s Foundation Establishment.


    His aid was mainly to act as a deterrent.


    No matter the outcome, Qingzhu Mountain and Lu Changsheng would owe him a favor afterward.


    ¡°Rest assured, my nephew, such kindness will certainly be remembered by the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong said in a grave voice.


    ¡­


    At Bi Lake Mountain, the Yu Family.


    ¡°What, someone from the Lu Family is undertaking Foundation Establishment?¡±


    The Patriarch of the Yu Family, Yu Jinyang, frowned upon hearing the news, his face showing surprise.


    He was well aware that the Lu Family had nearly drained their resources just for one person¡¯s Foundation Establishment breakthrough previously.


    Now only a year and a bit had passed since the last breakthrough.


    Where could the Lu Family have obtained the resources for another Foundation Establishment breakthrough?


    ¡°Yes, Ancestor, this news was personally verified by Ancestor Yuanshan. Currently, a vortex of Spiritual Energy is spiraling over Qingzhu Valley, clearly at a critical moment of Foundation Establishment,¡±


    the Patriarch of the Yu Family replied respectfully.


    ¡°Where did the Lu Family get the resources for Foundation Establishment?¡±


    ¡°Could they be relying on one or two Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects to directly attempt Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Yu Ningjun voiced his suspicion.


    ¡°According to my investigation, only Lu Miaoge from the Lu Family meets the conditions for a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment,¡±


    ¡°As a Talisman Master, she is just one step away from becoming a Second Rank Talisman Master,¡±


    ¡°Without Foundation Establishment Elixirs, under no circumstances would the Lu Family risk her undertaking Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°I suspect that Lu Changsheng has Foundation Establishment Elixirs in his possession, hence providing for Lu Miaoge¡¯s breakthrough,¡±


    Yu Ninghu, standing beside him, spoke up, his eyes slightly focused and a serious tone in his voice.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, Foundation Establishment Elixirs,¡±


    Hearing this, both Yu Ningjun and the Patriarch of the Yu Family had solemn expressions on their faces.


    After Lu Changsheng returned from his Foundation Establishment,


    their Yu Family had analyzed the information about him,


    But the more they analyzed, the more they felt that Lu Changsheng was no ordinary individual.


    A so-called Ninth Grade Spiritual Root son-in-law of the Lu Family had managed to reach this level in just over twenty years.


    This definitely involved fortune, a great fortune!


    ¡°No matter what, we absolutely cannot allow the Lu Family to produce another Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°If the Lu Family has one more Foundation Establishment Cultivator, our Yu Family¡¯s hundred-year plan would be completely ruined!¡±

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    ¡°`¡±Moreover, if Lu Changsheng really can produce a Foundation Establishment Elixir, there might even be elixirs that could extend Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s life.¡±¡°Even if it extends his life by just twenty or thirty more years, with Lu Changsheng, a Second Grade Talisman Master, and Lu Miaoge, another Second Grade Talisman Master, holding the fort, the Lu Family can prosper for a hundred years and cultivate several Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators!¡±


    Patriarch of the Yu Family, Yu Jinyang, spoke, his voice deep and resonant.


    Previously, Lu Changsheng¡¯s success in Foundation Establishment was within their acceptable range.


    After all, Lu Changsheng was an in-law Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


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    But they would never sit idly by and watch the Lu Family produce another Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.


    Especially since this Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator was Lu Changsheng¡¯s wife.


    ¡°The Patriarch is right. Previously when we went to Qingzhu Mountain to cause trouble, the Lu Family must have guessed that our family was behind it, but they didn¡¯t dare to tear off the mask due to the situation.¡±


    ¡°If Lu Miaoge breaks through to Foundation Establishment and Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s injuries are stabilized, they might just join forces with the Bai Family and turn directly against our Yu Family.¡±


    ¡°And Zheng Family¡¯s old ghost, though he submits to our Yu Family, is still wavering in his heart. In such a situation, he might pledge his allegiance to the Lu Family.¡±


    Yu Ninghu nodded and immediately said.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, Ning Jun, accompany this old ancestor to Qingzhu Mountain once more.¡±


    ¡°If we were able to make their first attempt at Foundation Establishment fail, we can make their second attempt fail as well!¡±


    Yu Jinyang immediately decided, his voice carrying a cold authority.


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    Having said this, he turned to Yu Ninghu and said, ¡°Ning Hu, you stay at home and hold the fort. If there is any news, relay it directly.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Patriarch.¡±


    Yu Ninghu bowed and replied respectfully.


    Then he said to Yu Jinyang, ¡°Patriarch, if it really is as we suspect and this Lu Changsheng is not simple, you should be a bit more cautious when dealing with him.¡± ?¨¢???????S


    ¡°Moreover, having learned from the lesson of Lu Miaofeng, the fact that they dare to attempt Foundation Establishment at Qingzhu Mountain again surely means they are prepared.¡±


    Yu Ninghu said.


    ¡°Haha, this old man is well aware,¡±


    ¡°The Lu Family dares to continue attempting Foundation Establishment at Qingzhu Mountain, so they must be prepared.¡±


    ¡°But in my opinion, Lu Yuanzhong at most could have invited the Bai Family¡¯s young lad.¡±


    ¡°As for other Foundation Establishment Cultivators, he can¡¯t move them, nor would he dare to!¡±


    Yu Jinyang snorted, his voice filled with dominance.


    Had it not been for concern over face, family reputation,


    or worrying that the Lu Family, Bai Family, and Zheng Family and his own Yu Family would suffer mutual destruction,


    he was confident he could alone overcome all three.


    Having said this, he left with Yu Ningjun, departing Bi Lake Mountain.


    At the same time, he sent a message to Yu Yuanshan, who was stationed at the Red Leaf Valley Market,


    to prepare replicating the previous action and disrupt Lu Miaoge¡¯s Foundation Establishment.


    ¡­


    One day later.


    A Spirit Boat appeared in the sky above Qingzhu Mountain.


    Three figures in black brocades and wearing bamboo hats stood atop it.


    ¡°This spiritual energy vortex?¡±


    ¡°It seems this Lu Miaoge is not simple.¡±


    Yu Jinyang looked at the spiritual energy vortex above Qingzhu Mountain, his pupils fixing sharply upon detecting something amiss.


    ¡°Hmm, this spiritual energy vortex, why does it seem much larger than when I first established my Dao Foundation?¡±


    Yu Ningjun looked at it upon hearing this and uttered.


    ¡°Dao Foundations are classified as Fractured, Flawed, and Flawless.¡±


    ¡°The larger the spiritual energy vortex, the better the Dao Foundation. Could it be that Lu Miaoge is condensing a Flawless Dao Foundation!?¡±


    Yu Yuanshan said, his voice heavy.


    ¡°What does it matter if it¡¯s Flawless? The better the Dao Foundation, the more nature¡¯s spiritual energy it needs!¡±


    ¡°Now she¡¯s at the critical moment of her Foundation Establishment. Once the spiritual energy becomes chaotic, the disturbance and impact on her will be even greater!¡±


    ¡°Therefore, this time we need not hide our skills, but strike with all our might, definitely not allowing Lu Miaoge to succeed in Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Yu Jinyang said with a serious tone.


    If Lu Miaofeng¡¯s attempt at Foundation Establishment had made the Yu Family cautious over their reputation,


    Now, they no longer planned to care about their reputation.


    Because if they allowed Lu Miaoge to break through to Foundation Establishment, the Lu Family would have three Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators and two Second Grade Talisman Masters holding the fort.


    Then, the Yu Family would not only see their plans shattered but also face retaliation from the Lu Family!


    ¡°Yes, Patriarch!¡±


    Yu Yuanshan and Yu Ningjun, realizing the gravity of the situation, heeded the words. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The trio flew out from the Spirit Boat as a beam of Escape Light and arrived at the area of the spiritual energy vortex.


    They immediately unleashed their Magic Artifacts and Techniques, launching attacks at the Great Formation enveloped in heavens-blue glazed light.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    In an instant, their attacks struck the Great Formation, shielded in heavens-blue glazed light, causing a tremendous tumult and clamor.


    ¡°Enemy attack! Enemy attack!¡±


    ¡°Damn it, it¡¯s those three again! They disrupted Uncle Miaofeng¡¯s Foundation Establishment before, and now they¡¯re here to interfere with Aunt Miaoge¡¯s Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°Detestable, utterly detestable!¡±


    The Lu Family Disciples on patrol and guard duty saw this and their expressions turned ugly as they shouted furiously.


    ¡°Who are you, and why do you attack Qingzhu Mountain?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang exchanged glances and soared into the sky, confronting the three from the Yu Family from across the Formation and shouted loudly.


    ¡°I just don¡¯t like the look of your Qingzhu Mountain, what of it?¡±


    The figure in the bamboo hat, Yu Ningjun, held a patterned copper rod.


    Atop the rod, studded with starlight-like golden Spiritual Patterns, matched his onslaught as he continuously hammered away.


    Each blow burst forth with a dense golden light, colliding with the heavens-blue glazed light of the Family¡¯s Great Formation, creating turmoil in the spiritual energy.


    ¡°My Qingzhu Mountain has no grudge with you. By attacking our Family¡¯s Great Formation like this, could it be that you think Qingzhu Mountain is easy to bully?¡±


    ¡°If you withdraw now, we can let bygones be bygones. If you continue this way, don¡¯t blame me for being rude.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong stepped forward, his Foundation Establishment power surging.


    When Lu Miaofeng was establishing his foundation, he had to endure,


    But now, facing those three, with Bai Yunyang and Lu Changsheng behind him, he certainly could not show weakness and sought to drive them away.¡°`

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    ¡°`¡°No need to thank me; I¡¯m curious to see exactly how you plan on not thanking me.¡±


    Yu Jinyang faced Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s threat, completely unconcerned. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If Qingzhu Mountain had no one attempting the Foundation Establishment at this time, he would indeed be wary of Lu Yuanzhong to some extent.


    After all, with the Family Great Formation at his disposal, he dared not confront it head-on.


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    But now, with Lu Miaoge in the midst of her Foundation Establishment, he figured Lu Yuanzhong wouldn¡¯t dare to activate the Great Formation against enemies.


    Once the Great Formation was used against enemies, the flow of nature¡¯s spiritual energy within Qingzhu Mountain would be sure to severely affect Lu Miaoge¡¯s Foundation Establishment.


    Meanwhile, inside the cave dwelling.


    ¡°They¡¯re still coming, huh?¡±


    Lu Changsheng lifted his head gently, looking through the cave to the outside.


    He turned to Lu Miaoge and said, ¡°Sister Miaoge, focus on your Foundation Establishment; I¡¯ll be right back.¡±


    As his voice faded, he transformed into an Escape Light and appeared at the gates of the Lu Family estate.


    ¡°Great Elder!¡±


    ¡°Changsheng!¡±


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    Family elders and Lu Yuanding, who were guarding the gate, immediately called out upon seeing Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Uncle Yun, father-in-law.¡±


    Dressed in a green robe and holding a fan made of black fine iron, Lu Changsheng greeted them both with a slight nod of his head.


    He then addressed the guarding elder, ¡°Uncle Yun, would you mind opening the Formation for me?¡±


    With the Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s Great Formation in full lockdown, he needed it opened to leave.


    ¡°Open the Formation?¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, please, don¡¯t be rash!¡±


    Uncle Yun and Lu Yuanding were taken aback when they heard this.


    They immediately understood what Lu Changsheng intended to do and shouted out.


    ¡°Father-in-law, I¡¯m not being impulsive; trust me,¡± Lu Changsheng said calmly.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong, hovering above, saw this unfold and immediately sent a telepathic message to Lu Changsheng, ¡°Changsheng, you mustn¡¯t act impulsively.¡±


    Then, looking down at the three figures outside, he continued to speak with a cold voice, ¡°Do you really intend to push me too far? Looking for a fight to the death, are we?¡±


    However, the three Yu Family members ignored him and continued to launch their full force at the Lu Family¡¯s Great Formation.


    This left everyone in the Lu Family feeling angry and frustrated.


    ¡°Ancestor, let Uncle Yun open the Great Formation; believe me, I¡¯m confident,¡± Lu Changsheng continued, clearly unwilling to waste time with too much talk. ????B¨§?


    If it weren¡¯t for the presence of the Lu Family¡¯s Great Formation,


    he would simply tear open a breach with a Talisman Formation, specifically a Second Rank Barrier-Breaking Talisman.


    ¡°Nephew Yun Yang?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong also realized he wasn¡¯t going to easily force the three men to retreat, and turned to Bai Yunyang.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Bai Yunyang¡¯s face showed a hint of struggle.


    His main purpose in coming was to be a deterrent, to plunder the formation.


    Naturally, he was unwilling to leave Qingzhu Mountain and engage in combat.


    After all, as the Bai Family Ancestor, his severe injury would put the Bai Family in jeopardy.


    Moreover, he had a guess about the identity of the three individuals outside.


    They were likely from the Yu Family at the Foundation Establishment stage.


    Patriarch of the Yu Family, Yu Jinyang, was a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, and his strength was frightening.


    Both he and Lu Changsheng had only recently broken through to Foundation Establishment; with Lu Yuanzhong still in a severely wounded state, they were no match for Yu Jinyang¡¯s trio.


    If he were to go out now, his life could be in danger.


    ¡°Ancestor!¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to urge with an unquestionable attitude.


    ¡°Fine, Changsheng, I¡¯ll go out with you,¡± Lu Yuanzhong finally said after a moment of hesitation.


    ¡°If anything seems off, you must immediately return to the Great Formation!¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s resolute demeanor, Lu Yuanzhong struggled for a moment but ultimately decided, planning to buy Lu Changsheng time if real danger presented itself.


    Since Lu Changsheng had been willing to give the Foundation Establishment Elixir to Lu Miaoge, it showed his wholehearted commitment to the Lu Family.


    Regardless of whether Lu Miaoge managed to establish her foundation successfully, as long as he and Lu Miaoge were there, the Lu Family would have no worries.


    Rather than sitting and waiting for death, he¡¯d rather drag someone down with him!


    ¡°Open the Great Formation!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong instructed the elder controlling the Great Formation telepathically.


    Instantly, the gates of the Formation were opened.


    ¡°Shoo!¡±


    Lu Changsheng transformed into an Escape Light, flying out and appearing above Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°How audacious!¡±


    ¡°Heaven offers you a path, yet you choose the one to hell!¡±


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, you¡¯re truly courting death!¡±


    The three Yu Family members, attacking Qingzhu Mountain, shouted when they saw him acting this way.


    They saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s behavior as arrogant, showing no regard for them.


    This, however, made the trio even more cautious.


    ¡°Changsheng, be careful!¡±


    ¡°Great Elder!¡±


    ¡°Changsheng!¡±


    ¡°Husband!¡±


    Back on Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Yuanzhong, Lu Yuanding, and other Lu Family disciples witnessed this scene.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng rush out to face three Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators without waiting for Lu Yuanzhong, their expressions changed dramatically as they shouted.


    Lu Yuanzhong immediately transformed into an Escape Light and followed.


    Bai Yunyang clenched his teeth and, in the end, also became an Escape Light and flew out.


    However, at this very moment, Lu Changsheng faced the three Foundation Establishment cultivators with an indifferent and calm demeanor.


    ¡°Swhoosh, swhoosh, swhoosh¡ª¡±


    Hundreds of talismans streamed out from his sleeves, spreading to the four corners of heaven and earth, encircling the trio.


    At the same time, the fan of black fine iron flew from his hand.


    It transformed into three thousand six hundred ninety-nine true signatures, positioning themselves according to the talisman locations, sealing this part of the world.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    ¡°So many talismans, be careful!¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s a Talisman Formation, quick, break the formation!¡±


    Seeing such an array of talismans, Yu Jinyang and his companions were shocked.


    Although they had never seen a talismanic formation technique.


    But this sudden deployment of hundreds of talismans arranged in the sky.


    Apart from the legendary Talisman Formation, what other technique could control so many talismans?


    ¡°The Ninety-Nine Wind-Fire-Thunder Talisman Array!!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression remained calm and indifferent as his Mental Spirit moved.


    In an instant, nine Second Rank Middle Grade talismans, thirty-six Second Rank Lower Grade talismans, and two hundred fifty-six First Grade talismans were all simultaneously activated.


    These talismans, connected with the ninety-nine true signatures, and the rotation of the five elements within the Wind-Fire Wheels, enveloped the area in darkness, seeming to turn this piece of the void into dust.

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    ¡°Red Sun Golden Wheel! Break!¡±Yu Jinyang, facing the encircling Talisman Formation enveloped by dark light and the five-element wind-fire wheels in all directions, dared not hold back and immediately brought out his life-bound spiritual artifact.


    His life-bound golden wheel was a circle of reddish-gold.


    The wheel burst forth with tens of thousands of golden rays, like the rising sun, and smashed heavily onto the Talisman Formation.


    ¡°Whiz whiz whiz¡ª¡±


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    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The three thousand six hundred Profound Truth Tactic talismans diffused with dark light and shot out aggressively, accompanied by the spiritual light of the talismans, and forcefully countered the attack of the golden wheel, resulting in a heavy thud.


    ¡°The Red Sun Golden Wheel, it really is you, Yu Jinyang!¡±


    ¡°The Supreme Sect has decreed that within three years of great war, all families and powers must develop stably and must not invade or start conflicts and wars!¡±


    ¡°Yet now, your Yu Family has repeatedly offended my Qingzhu Mountain, showing contempt for the rules of the Supreme Sect. I will certainly report this matter to Qingyun Sect!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong arrived overhead and, seeing the Red Sun Golden Wheel, immediately shouted out loud at Yu Jinyang.


    Wishing to leverage the might of Qingyun Sect to deter the three from the Yu Family.


    ¡°This technique¡­¡±


    The Bai Family Ancestor, Bai Yunyang, upon seeing Lu Changsheng lay down the Talisman Formation and entrap the three from the Yu Family by himself, was horrified and looked at Lu Changsheng with wary eyes.


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    He hadn¡¯t expected that Lu Changsheng, who had just broken through to Foundation Establishment not long ago, had such astonishing methods.


    With Lu Changsheng in Qingzhu Mountain and once Lu Miaoge also has her breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, the Lu Family is likely to rise completely.


    However, looking at the several hundred talismans forming the Talisman Formation, Bai Yunyang couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue in sympathy for the financial pain.


    So many talismans must be worth tens of thousands of spirit stones.


    Such a method is powerful indeed, but it¡¯s simply burning money!


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    However, the current battle situation made him feel less intimidated.


    He immediately brought out his spiritual artifact, ready to intervene.


    ¡°Rise!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, with a calm expression, looked at the three people in the formation, his hands forming seals, and spoke indifferently.


    In an instant.


    ¡°Woosh woosh woosh¡ª¡±


    Between heaven and earth, the talismans radiated light and kept rotating, shrinking the encircled area.


    Billowing fierce flames surged, and wind and thunder moved in unison, attacking the three from the Yu Family with full force.


    ¡°Bang bang bang¡ª¡±


    Facing such an onslaught, Yu Jinyang, Yu Yuanshan, and Yu Ningjun did not dare to underestimate it; the three wildly channeled their mana, seeking to break the formation and escape with full power. ?¨¤????¨®?¨º?


    However, in the face of such a torrential and overwhelming attack, they were simply unable to resist.


    ¡°Indeed, these three are all worthless at Foundation Establishment,¡±


    ¡°Even if I were to lower the level of the talismans used, it would still be overestimating them,¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched the three people within the Talisman Formation and inwardly mused.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, we were wrong in our actions as the Yu Family,¡±


    ¡°We are willing to apologize and leave, please stop!¡± Yu Jinyang shouted out loud.


    Under the assault of the Talisman Formation, the three had no power to fight back at all and could only continuously fend off the attacks.


    Once their mana was exhausted, they would fall within the formation.


    Even if they managed to outlast the formation until it was spent, they would definitely be seriously injured and would be no match for Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, and Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°What!?¡±


    ¡°What a terrifying Talisman Formation!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang, who were ready to intervene but unable to get involved, were incredibly shocked when they saw this scene.


    They had thought that the Talisman Formation would only trap the three from the Yu Family.


    They hadn¡¯t expected the formation¡¯s aggressive and terrifying nature.


    In just a moment, it made Yu Jinyang, the always domineering Patriarch of the Yu Family and a middle-stage Great Cultivator of Foundation Establishment, lower his voice to apologise.


    ¡°Sss!¡±


    ¡°This this this¡­¡±


    ¡°The Great Elder is mighty!¡±


    ¡°Uncle is mighty!¡±


    The onlookers from Qingzhu Mountain first bulged their eyes in disbelief.


    But the next moment, they were all excited and shouted aloud.


    One and a half years ago, the matter of Lu Miao Feng¡¯s Foundation Establishment had left them stifling a breath of indignation.


    Today, with the Yu Family attacking again, it truly brought their frustration and anger to a climax.


    Now seeing Lu Changsheng suppressing the three from the Yu Family by himself, making the Patriarch of the Yu Family bow his head, they felt thrilled and intensely excited.


    ¡°My husband is this powerful?¡±


    ¡°My dad is this powerful?¡±


    ¡°Father!¡±


    The wives, concubines, and children of Lu Changsheng, upon seeing this scene, were somewhat bemused.


    They had not expected their own husband and father to be so formidable.


    After all, for them, Foundation Establishment was a lofty achievement, and they lacked an understanding of it.


    And Lu Changsheng, usually mild-mannered, had never shown the authority of a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, if you dare to kill us, my Bi Lake Mountain will surely be at endless war with your Qingzhu Mountain!¡±


    Within the formation, Yu Ningjun, wielding a copper rod, yelled out woefully and disheveled.


    However, Lu Changsheng, faced with the roaring from within the formation, turned a deaf ear and continued to bombard them with his hands forming seals.


    If it weren¡¯t for the fear of making too much noise that could affect Lu Miaoge, who was in the process of Foundation Establishment, he would have simply detonated the Talisman Formation and ended the fight.


    ¡°Husband, leave them an intact corpse!¡±


    Just then, a gentle and crisp voice rang out.


    Ling Zixiao transformed into a streak of light, flying out from Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Hmm? Foundation Establishment!?¡±


    ¡°How is there another Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator in Qingzhu Mountain!?¡± Bai Yunyang was startled.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that there would be an unknown Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator within Qingzhu Mountain!


    He looked at Lu Changsheng, his heart stirring wildly and filled with utter shock.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this Changsheng¡¯s partner?¡±


    ¡°The Great Elder¡¯s partner is actually a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!?¡±


    The onlookers from the Lu Family were surprised to see Ling Zixiao flying with the power to control the sky.


    They hadn¡¯t expected Ling Zixiao to be a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.


    Ling Zixiao usually kept to herself, and most of them had only seen her once at a family banquet.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing Ling Zixiao¡¯s words, was somewhat surprised.


    But the next moment, he nodded and altered the Talisman Formation¡¯s attack with his hands forming seals.


    The remaining seven thousand two hundred Profound Truth Tactic talismans shot out.


    ¡°Whiz whiz whiz¡ª¡±

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    These Xuanzhen Talismans connected with the energy of the Talisman, like arrows of Spell shooting out, erupted with impressive might.¡°Pfft pfft pfft¡ª¡±


    ¡°Clang clang clang¡ª¡±


    The might spread throughout, and within the Talisman Formation, the sound of blades piercing flesh and metal clashing rang out.


    ¡°Ah!!! Ancestor!!!!¡±


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    Inside the Talisman Formation, Yu Ningjun, the newly advanced Foundation Establishment Cultivator, was now covered in blood, with charred flesh, wailing miserably as he was about to fall from the sky.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, as long as you¡¯re willing to stop, let us go, and we from Blue Lake Mountain are willing to offer compensation!¡±


    Yu Jinyang cried out loud.


    His voice was already somewhat lacking in strength.


    This statement left Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang exchanging looks, speechless.


    Not long ago, facing the three from the Yu Family, they felt utterly powerless and apprehensive.


    But now, Lu Changsheng alone was overpowering the three.


    Forcing Yu Jinyang, the Patriarch of the Yu Family, to plead for mercy.


    Such combat power, such strength, even with the aid of Talismans, was incredibly astounding!


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    However, seeing Yu Jinyang in such a state, both of them couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of satisfaction.


    After all, the Yu Family had never been anything but overbearing towards them on normal days.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng remained silent, his expression indifferent, his hands forming seals, commanding the Talisman Formation to continue its assault, intent on slaying them both.


    ¡°Aaaah¡ª¡±


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    Seeing that Yu Ningjun and Yu Yuanshan were already done for, Yu Jinyang, holding a golden wheel, with bloodshot eyes, roared furiously.


    ¡°Xuanzhen ninety-nine, decree!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said coldly, his hands forming seals.


    Had it not been for his concern about causing too much commotion and his intention to leave the three with whole corpses, Yu Jinyang wouldn¡¯t still be able to be defiant. ?a£Î¦¯?¨º????


    ¡°Shoo shoo shoo¡ª¡±


    ¡°Pfft pfft pfft¡ª¡±


    Ninety-nine Xuanzhen Talismans, connecting with the Talisman, shot out, piercing through the body of Yu Jinyang within the Talisman Formation, until his last spark of life vanished.


    ¡°I¡­I am not willing to accept this!¡±


    Yu Jinyang¡¯s eyes widened, his face unwilling to accept the outcome.


    He never imagined that his own decision would lead to his own demise, as well as that of his nephew and great-grandson, all buried within Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°This!¡±


    Everyone present, witnessing the Talisman Formation dissipate and the bodies of Yu Jinyang, Yu Yuanshan, and Yu Ningjun, were too shocked to speak.


    Foundation Building Great Cultivators!


    Three Foundation Building Great Cultivators, usually so above others, were now slain by Lu Changsheng alone!


    Even though they had seen the Talisman Formation suppress the three and bombard them ferociously.


    Yet, seeing their bodies now, they still found it hard to believe.


    After all, these were the elders of a family, the highly esteemed Foundation Building Great Cultivators!


    ¡°My lord, weren¡¯t you preparing to establish a family power?¡±


    ¡°Now that Miaoge has broken through to Foundation Establishment, and Qingzhu Mountain has someone in charge.¡±


    ¡°Since the Yu Family from Blue Lake Mountain have provoked us today, we may as well take down Blue Lake Mountain and use it as our Family Spirit Land.¡±


    At that moment, Ling Zixiao stepped forward slightly, a faint smile on her face, and spoke in a crisp voice.


    The others on the scene were extremely shocked.


    But she showed no reaction to the death of the three Foundation Building Great Cultivators, her demeanor calm.


    ¡°Establish a family power?¡±


    ¡°Take down Blue Lake Mountain as the Family Spirit Land?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang heard this and were startled, looking towards Lu Changsheng.


    They had not expected Lu Changsheng to be preparing to stand on his own and establish a family power.


    The two of them had mixed emotions upon hearing this.


    ¡°Ancestor, now that the crisis of the Yu Family has been resolved, I wish to take down Blue Lake Mountain to serve as our Family Spirit Land and establish Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked toward Lu Yuanzhong and spoke calmly.


    Ling Zixiao had already communicated this to him through a whisper.


    They could take the opportunity of the Yu Family¡¯s provocation to justifiably seize Blue Lake Mountain to serve as their Family Spirit Land.


    Blue Lake Mountain had both mountains and waters, an elegant environment, favorable conditions, and a larger area than Qingzhu Mountain, making it an excellent location for a Family Spirit Land.


    Moreover, seizing Blue Lake Mountain would naturally incorporate all of its resources into their coffers.


    This was far better than purchasing a new Family Spirit Land or acquiring a Spiritual Vein Blessed Land from Qingyun Sect.


    He also found the suggestion appealing and was prepared to do so.


    ¡°Good, the Yu Family has been excessively oppressive, repeatedly offending our Qingzhu Mountain. We shall march on Blue Lake Mountain and seize it!


    ¡°Once it¡¯s done, Blue Lake Mountain will then be your family¡¯s Spirit Land, Changsheng!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong, after pondering for a moment, responded directly.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s methods and knowing that he was planning to establish his own family, he realized that Qingzhu Mountain, this small pond, could not retain Lu Changsheng, the Flood Dragon.


    As such, it was better to do Lu Changsheng a favor.


    In the future, if the two families maintained a good relationship, it would be beneficial to both.


    ¡°If Lu Daoist wishes to seize Blue Lake Mountain and needs any help, feel free to speak up; my Bai Family is also willing to contribute.¡±


    Bai Yunyang immediately spoke up at this moment.


    He knew that Lu Changsheng seizing Blue Lake Mountain was already a settled matter.


    In such a situation, stepping forward to offer help was also a way to build a good rapport with Lu Changsheng.


    And he was pleased to see Lu Changsheng establishing his own sect.


    In the future, an alliance between the three families could be mutually beneficial.


    ¡°In that case, I will trouble Bai Daoist.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, not declining the offer.


    Since he intended to seize Blue Lake Mountain and establish a family, he naturally wished to maintain relationships with the neighboring families.


    ¡°Time is of the essence, Lu Daoist, Bai Daoist, please make some quick preparations, and we¡¯ll head straight to Blue Lake Mountain.¡±


    Ling Zixiao, her hair piled up high and dressed in a blue dress, dignified in bearing, turned to Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang and said with an elegant smile.


    Hearing this, both could not help but take a closer look at the woman before them.


    Her exquisite features were pale, lacking in color, her aura weak and chaotic, making her seem incredibly fragile.

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    But the elegance and composure in her demeanor, and the gracefulness of her every movement, made them feel in an instant that this woman was no ordinary person.Especially since Ling Zixiao was too confident!


    As if taking down Bi Lake Mountain was within easy reach!


    ¡°Good!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Yuanzhong didn¡¯t hesitate.


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    He immediately turned into a streak of light, returning to Qingzhu Mountain to relay the message.


    Stating that the Yu Family had gone too far in bullying them, repeatedly offending Qingzhu Mountain, today, he would join the Great Elder, Ling Daoist friend, and the Bai Family in attacking Bi Lake Mountain!


    ¡°I¡¯ll go inform Sister Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Ling Zixiao.


    Lu Miaoge was still in the midst of her Foundation Establishment breakthrough and could not afford to be distracted.


    Now that he himself was about to set off to take Bi Lake Mountain, he still needed to inform Lu Miaoge, so she wouldn¡¯t worry.


    After speaking, he turned into a streak of light and returned to his cave dwelling in Qingzhu Valley.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, the Yu Family¡¯s people have already been dealt with by me. I wish to join the elder ancestor in taking Bi Lake Mountain for our Family Spirit Land. You should focus on your Foundation Establishment at home without concern.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw Lu Miaoge inside the cave dwelling, still with closed eyes seated in meditation, concentrating on her Dao Foundation, and spoke out.


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    For Lu Miaoge to concentrate her Dao Foundation and complete her breakthrough, it would still take several days.


    Moreover, stabilizing one¡¯s realm was also necessary after a Foundation Establishment breakthrough.


    He didn¡¯t have the time to stay by her side at the moment.


    However, he could tell that as long as she wasn¡¯t disturbed or faced any accidents, Lu Miaoge¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment was simply a matter of course.


    ¡°Alright, Changsheng, you go with peace of mind, don¡¯t worry about me.¡±


    Although Lu Miaoge was surprised by what had just happened outside, she couldn¡¯t afford to be distracted and was fully concentrating her Dao Foundation, transmitting to Lu Changsheng her thoughts through Divine Sense.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and turned into a streak of light to leave, arriving at his home.


    He announced that he was ready to head for Bi Lake Mountain to take it down.


    And summoned a few of the children from the Family who were at the Third Level of Qi Refinement to accompany him.


    It wasn¡¯t to have these children participate in the battle.


    But simply to let them witness the ruthlessness of the Cultivation World.


    ¡°Husband¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, Qu Zhenzhen, and others, upon hearing this, were somewhat worried about their children.


    They felt that the children were too young to join the trip.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, Huanhuan, no need to worry. You will come with me, and just keeping an eye on the children will suffice.¡±


    ¡°Zhenzhen, Ping¡¯an, you two stay at home and take care of the other children.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke directly.


    He immediately took out a Spirit Boat from his Storage Bag for Lu Miaoyun.


    At the same time, he passed the Second Rank Puppet he had made to Lu Miaohuan, so she could control the puppet in case of danger.


    ¡°Brother, I want to go too¡­¡±


    At this moment, Bai Ling, hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, gathered her courage and spoke up.


    ¡°Little Ling¡¯er, aren¡¯t you afraid?¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled genially upon hearing this.


    Even though Bai Ling had reached the Sixth Level of Qi Refinement, in his view, her nature was not suited to battling or experiencing such events.


    ¡°I want to help brother¡­¡±


    Bai Ling mustered her courage, but her voice was still somewhat timid.


    ¡°Okay, if that¡¯s the case, then let¡¯s go together. You¡¯ll be with Sister Yun¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this, smiled and nodded, then spoke out.


    Meanwhile,


    On Bi Lake Mountain of the Yu Family,


    Outside the Yu Family Ancestral Hall,


    An elderly man with gray hair, dressed in a lake blue robe, was lounging on a recliner, indolently yawning out of boredom.


    Suddenly, an extremely crisp sound emanated continuously from within the ancestral hall.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on!?¡±


    The old man jolted awake at the sound, leapt to his feet, and hurried into the ancestral hall.


    As a Foundation Establishment Family, the Yu Family could not provide a life-incorporated Jade Token or Soul Lamp for every member.


    But for a few key core individuals of the Family, they would certainly be equipped with a life-incorporated Jade Token.


    The continuous shattering of jade tokens at this moment sent him into an utter panic.


    ¡°What!?¡±


    As soon as he entered the ancestral hall, he saw, to his dismay, shards of jade strewn all over the ground around the table.


    Of the original six life-incorporated jade tokens, only three remained intact.


    ¡°How, how, how is this possible!¡±


    The elder was thunderstruck at the sight of the broken tokens, trembling all over, his steps faltering until he fell to the ground, his face etched with disbelief. ?????¦­????


    ¡°Disaster! Disaster has struck!¡±


    The next moment, he scrambled out of the ancestral hall to convey the news.


    ¡­


    Qingzhu Mountain.


    About half an hour later.


    The Lu Family completed their assembly.


    The number of people was not large.


    Aside from Lu Changsheng, Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, and Ling Zixiao, the four who were at the Foundation Establishment level,


    There were only two at the Energy Refinement Late Stage,


    Twenty-nine at the Energy Refinement Middle Stage,


    And Lu Changsheng¡¯s four children at the Third Level of Qi Refinement. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, this was sufficient.


    These individuals were heading there to resolve some matters and to bolster their presence, merely making an appearance.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, Ling Zixiao, and Lu Yuanzhong exchanged glances and then shouted in unison, ¡°To battle!¡±


    Immediately, the Spirit Boats of the four at Foundation Establishment led the way,


    While the other thirty-five rode in three Spiritual Vessels, turning into a streak of light flying towards Bi Lake Mountain.

 Chapter 391: Use your Bi Lake Mountains spiritual land as compensation!

    Yu Family Ancestral Hall, lights flickering on and off.¡°How is this possible, how could it be!?¡±


    Yu Ninghu, who was usually stable and composed, knelt on the ground, his eyes bloodshot as he stared at the three shattered Jade Tokens in front of him.


    Next to him, Yu Ningyuan also wore a grave expression, eyes circling the broken Jade Tokens, his face filled with sorrow and grief.


    Now that Yu Jinyang and the other two had perished, the Yu Family was left with only one Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Yu Ninghu.


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    It was said that if a family had a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator seated in authority, it was enough to stabilize the situation.


    But now, with the simultaneous death of Yu Jinyang and the other two, they were filled with unspeakable panic.


    They couldn¡¯t comprehend how their ancestor and the other two suddenly perished.


    ¡°Our ancestor and Ning Jun went to Qingzhu Mountain, how did they all die together!¡±


    ¡°Even if Lu Changsheng possesses a heaven-defying opportunity, he is nothing more than a Cultivator who has just made a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment. How could he have killed our three ancestors!¡±


    ¡°Even if Lu Yuanzhong fought to the death and fully activated the Qingzhu Mountain Family¡¯s Great Formation, it would still be impossible¡­¡±


    ¡°Besides, given Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s current state, fully activating the Great Formation to fend off enemies would mean certain death, and it would severely impact Lu Miaoge who is undergoing Foundation Establishment, leading to her failure¡­¡±


    ¡°Therefore, the Lu Family definitely wouldn¡¯t do such a thing, nor do they have the ability to kill our ancestors!¡±


    Yu Ninghu¡¯s mind raced as he analyzed the situation.


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    In his mind, there was no way his own ancestors could have died at the hands of the Lu Family.


    Their ancestor Yu Jinyang was a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Great Cultivator with staggering strength.


    The second ancestor Yu Yuanshan was an old Foundation Establishment cultivator at the Third Level!


    And on the Lu Family¡¯s side, Lu Changsheng, Lu Yuanzhong, even if we count Bai Yunyang, the Bai Family Ancestor, there were only three Foundation Establishment Cultivators.


    Among them, two had just recently broken through Foundation Establishment.


    Although Lu Yuanzhong was a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator for many years¡­


    He was on brink of death with poison in his viscera, and not even equivalent to an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    Under such circumstances, how could they have possibly killed his own ancestors.


    ¡°Could it be¡­ that our ancestors encountered Demon Cultivators on their way!?¡±


    Yu Ninghu mulled over this possibility for a long time.


    ¡°If it was a Demon Cultivator¡­¡±


    His expression grew solemn as he thought more, increasingly feeling that it was a possibility.


    Although Xiahou Monie¡¯s movements were mysterious and unpredictable.


    Their strength was undeniable.


    And his Yu Family had participated in the battle at Blackwater Pool.


    If his ancestors really encountered Xiahou Monie on their way to Qingzhu Mountain and fell to his treachery, it would explain everything.


    ¡°If it¡¯s really Xiahou Monie¡¯s doing, they might very well make a move on Bi Lake Mountain¡­¡±


    Yu Ninghu murmured to himself, his expression grave.


    Xiahou Monie was domineering in his actions, acting only to loot and destroy.


    If they had really killed his ancestors, using their Identity Jade, they might sneak into Bi Lake Mountain.


    The news that Feng Family Fortress was annihilated overnight by a Demon Cultivator was still fresh in his mind.


    ¡°Ning Yuan, quickly send the order, activate the Great Formation, impose a full lockdown on Bi Lake Mountain, and allow no one to leave or enter!¡±


    ¡°At the same time, send someone to the Qingyun Sect, claiming there is evidence of Xiahou Monie¡¯s presence; Xiahou Monie might possibly attack our Bi Lake Mountain.¡± ????B¨§????


    Yu Ninghu immediately stood up and said to the Patriarch of the Yu Family, Yu Ningyuan.


    ¡°Yes, big brother.¡±


    Yu Ningyuan replied through clenched teeth, his eyes still bloodshot, then walked out of the ancestral hall to make arrangements.


    ¡°Oh heavens, why have you forsaken our Yu Family!¡±


    Yu Ninghu looked at the shattered Jade Tokens, clenched his fists, and expressed his discontent.


    His Yu Family had struggled for generations, and now they had four Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, two in the prime of life, with promising futures!


    The Wugong Ridge Zheng Family, Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family, Hundred Birds Lake Bai Family, were all in decline.


    Within at most ten years, his Yu Family might annex the three families and stride towards further advancement!


    But today, their efforts had turned to ash.


    ¡°Ancestor, rest assured, I will support the Family!¡±


    Yu Ninghu looked at the Jade Tokens in front of him, took a deep breath, determined look in his eyes, took a step back, bowed deeply and solemnly pledged.


    Then he turned around and walked out of the ancestral hall.


    Earlier, he and Yu Jinyang had gone to Jiuxiao Immortal City to secretly cultivate to Foundation Establishment.


    To avoid arousing the envy of other families by having too many Foundation Establishment members in the household.


    Thus, he focused on serene cultivation at home.


    Apart from the core members of the family, he had never revealed his breakthrough in Foundation Establishment to the outside world.


    But from this moment on, he needed to stand out and take on the heavy responsibility of the family!


    ¡­


    Five Spirit Boats were shuttling through the clouds.


    ¡°Changsheng, how do you plan to deal with the Yu Family?¡±


    ¡°Although we hold the moral high ground, if we were to obliterate Bi Lake Mountain at this time, it might provoke the Qingyun Sect to send someone.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, if you want to establish a family, you must consider the reputation of the family.¡±


    ¡°Taking over Bi Lake Mountain, if we do it too ruthlessly, it¡¯s likely to attract some criticism, making the surrounding families unhappy, which is not conducive to the future development of the family.¡±


    ¡°Also, there are many members of the Yu Family out there; if we can¡¯t eradicate them completely, we¡¯ll also have to face the Yu Family¡¯s frenzied retaliation.¡±


    From the Spirit Boat, Lu Yuanzhong spoke to Lu Changsheng.


    Now that Yu Jinyang, Yu Yuanshan, and Yu Ningjun of the Yu Family had died, taking down Bi Lake Mountain seemed to him to be just a matter of time.


    But given that these were extraordinary times.


    Making a scene too loudly and if the Yu Family¡¯s people or other family powers were to report it to the Qingyun Sect¡­


    When the Qingyun Sect stepped in, the matter would not be about justice or who¡¯s right and who¡¯s wrong.


    It would be about the dignity of the Supreme Sect!


    Furthermore, there were still many Yu Family Cultivators handling business outside.


    Once Bi Lake Mountain was captured, an unending feud with the Yu Family would ensue, resulting in their frenzied retaliation.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, what¡¯s your take?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment, then inquired of Ling Zixiao.


    He had naturally considered these issues. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 392: Use your Bi Lake Mountains Spiritual Land as Compensation! (2)

    Seizing and dominating another family¡¯s spirit land is naturally straightforward, convenient, accomplished in one step, and can avoid countless troubles.But likewise, it also comes with many problems and troubles.


    First and foremost, there is the issue of righteousness, family reputation, and public opinion.


    After all, loners and solitary wanderers can afford to ignore the rules.


    But when one chooses to establish a family, bringing along relatives, one must consider one¡¯s own reputation and the family¡¯s public opinion.


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    Otherwise, if actions are erratically domineering and reputation suffers, it not only invites trouble but also hinders family development.


    Now, in terms of morality, I am justified.


    However, if I were to kill off the entire Yu Family, I fear the reputation might be somewhat tarnished, seeming too ruthless.


    After all, except for cases of irreconcilable differences, most value leaving some leeway for future dealings.


    Moreover, most of the Yu Family¡¯s cultivators are currently away.


    If I take Bi Lake Mountain and kill the Yu Family cultivators there, I¡¯ll be completely at odds with the remaining members.


    By myself, of course, I wouldn¡¯t worry about such minor characters.


    But I have one hundred and fifty-seven soft spots to consider.


    So I must give thought to this aspect.


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    After all, my purpose in establishing a family power is to provide a better environment for my children to grow up in.


    Not to create future troubles for them.


    ¡°Hehe, when did we ever say we wanted to forcibly occupy Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Ling Zixiao let out a light chuckle.


    She elegantly smiled at Lu Changsheng and the two others, her voice gentle as she said, ¡°The Yu Family has repeatedly violated Qingzhu Mountain, previously causing the Lu Family to fail in Foundation Establishment, and now they have come to disturb Miaoge¡¯s Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°For such actions, the Yu Family naturally can only make reparations by offering Bi Lake Mountain as compensation.¡±


    ¡°As for how to deal with the people of the Yu Family¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao said, pausing slightly.


    Her bright and expressive Qiushui eyes turned to Lu Yuanzhong as she spoke, ¡°Lu Daoist, if I remember correctly, a hundred miles from Bi Lake Mountain, there is a spirit land called Little Jing Mountain.¡± ??????????????§¦?


    ¡°This Little Jing Mountain, belonging to the Ji Family, is an Energy Refining Family affiliated with the Yu Family.¡±


    ¡°We could buy Little Jing Mountain and give this spirit land to the Yu Family, allowing them to settle there.¡±


    ¡°Under such circumstances, I think Qingyun Sect, the surrounding families, or even the Yu Family members outside would have nothing to complain about.¡±


    Ling Zixiao spoke with a calm tone, her elegance undisturbed.


    ¡°Little Jing Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Let the Yu Family settle at Little Jing Mountain.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang immediately understood the meaning behind Ling Zixiao¡¯s words upon hearing them.


    This was to confine the Yu Family within Little Jing Mountain, locking them in place.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, a hundred miles from Bi Lake Mountain, there indeed is a small Energy Refining Family.¡±


    ¡°Giving Little Jing Mountain to the Yu Family as their family territory is indeed a good idea.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong said with a smile, nodding his head.


    Truthfully, he wasn¡¯t very willing to see the Yu Family destroyed.


    After all, once that happened, his Qingzhu Mountain would not be able to escape involvement, facing accountability from Qingyun Sect and retaliation from the Yu Family.


    Even without Yu Jinyang, Yu Yuanshan, and Yu Ningjun, the three Foundation Building Great Cultivators, the overall strength of the Yu Family was still superior to Qingzhu Mountain.


    If these cultivators of the Yu Family targeted them, it would worsen the already challenging situation of the Lu Family.


    ¡°But, when the time comes, we will proceed as Zi Xiao has suggested.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng spoke up, agreeing.


    He found Ling Zixiao¡¯s proposal to be quite excellent.


    Using the spirit land of Little Jing Mountain to trap these people from the Yu Family.


    In this way, the Yu Family cultivators outside would also exercise restraint, wary of causing harm.


    As for the hatred and retaliation between the two families?


    Honestly, when the time comes, the ones who should worry about these issues won¡¯t be him but the Yu Family.


    Half a day later.


    ¡°Changsheng, up ahead is Bi Lake Mountain,¡± Lu Yuanzhong pointed towards the front, informing Lu Changsheng from the spirit boat.


    ¡°Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng infused mana into his eyes and looked towards the sea of clouds below.


    He had always known of the Yu Family of Bi Lake Mountain.


    But he had never been to Bi Lake Mountain before. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As the spirit boat approached and he looked down from above, he finally saw the rough outline of Bi Lake Mountain.


    It was considerably larger than Qingzhu Mountain, covering an area of tens of thousands of acres.


    Mountains surrounded it on all sides, and at the center was a vast, turquoise lake like jade.


    Shrouded in a hazy formation, a towering peak could be seen reaching straight into the clouds.


    Bi Lake Mountain possessed both a lake and a mountain, with the lake abundant in spiritual fish.


    Lu Changsheng remembered that when he first went to Nine Dragons Market, he and Lu Miaoge went to their friend Yu Maocheng¡¯s Jade Meal Hall.


    The shop¡¯s signature dish, ¡®Red Blood Carp,¡¯ came from Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Not bad,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded in satisfaction.


    This Bi Lake Mountain was about to become his family¡¯s spirit land!


    In the future, he could live here raising children, planting trees, farming, breeding fish, and raising a family.


    Meanwhile, at the same time.


    ¡°Not good, everyone be on alert!¡±


    ¡°Operate the Great Formation at full power!¡±


    Inside Bi Lake Mountain, the Yu Family members had already received orders and were waiting in full readiness, patrolling and on guard.


    Seeing five spirit boats descending towards their home, their faces changed immediately, sending signals to operate the ¡®Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation¡¯ at full force.


    ¡°Huff Huff Huff¡ª¡ª¡±


    The originally thin mist surrounding Bi Lake Mountain quickly thickened to the naked eye, turning turquoise, with symbols flowing like fish, emitting a strong mana and spiritual pressure.


    ¡°This Great Formation seems to be Second Rank high-grade.¡±


    Ling Zixiao discerned the grade of the Yu Family¡¯s Great Formation and spoke aloud.


    ¡°Second Rank high-grade.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the formation in front of him.


    He knew that the most troublesome part of seizing a family¡¯s power was the Family¡¯s Great Formation.


    ¡°I found some formation tokens in the Storage Bags of those three from the Yu Family, which must be the tokens for this Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation.¡±


    ¡°Later, we can use the formation tokens to influence the operation of the Great Formation.¡±

 Chapter 393: Use Your Bi Lake Mountains Spiritual Land as Compensation! (3)

    ¡°`¡°If the Yu Family is without an Array Master or a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to preside over the Great Formation, when the time comes, my lord using several Banishing Talismans to assist me and breaking through the Formation¡¯s weak points should not be difficult.¡±


    Ling Zixiao spoke out, saying this.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Upon hearing Ling Zixiao say this, Lu Changsheng immediately felt relieved.


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    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang, who were nearby, heard this and looked at Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao with some surprise.


    They hadn¡¯t expected the Yu Family¡¯s family Great Formation to seem so simple in the mouths of the two.


    ¡°Zixiao is an Array Master.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gave a brief introduction.


    Since Ling Zixiao was currently weak, he hadn¡¯t revealed too much information before.


    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is.¡±


    Upon hearing this, the two men slightly bowed and their looks towards Ling Zixiao became much more polite immediately.


    In the myriad of arts in Cultivation, Formations ranked among the top three.


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    This skill belonged to the category of difficult to learn and master.


    Non-gifted individuals, or members of powerful families, found it very hard to get started and achieve something.


    Therefore, hearing that Ling Zixiao was an Array Master naturally added a few more degrees of respect.


    ¡°It¡¯s just a slight understanding.¡±


    Ling Zixiao showed a faint smile and said lightly.


    In the midst of their conversation, the Five Spirit Boats landed in front of Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Where is the Patriarch of the Yu Family!¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Yuanzhong exchanged glances, stepped forward, and shouted out loud.


    In an instant, all four exuded their Foundation Establishment might.


    ¡°What what what¡­ So many Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators!?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the Lu Ancestor, Bai Family Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°What are they doing at our Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    The Yu Family members, seeing the four Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators arriving with ill intentions, were immediately struck with shock and panic in their hearts. ?????????§à????¨º?


    The next moment, a streak of Escape Light flew out from Bi Lake Mountain.


    He looked at the situation outside, his eyes also widening in disbelief.


    ¡°How is this possible!?¡±


    Yu Ninghu, seeing the forces outside, was greatly shocked.


    He immediately understood that his family¡¯s ancestors weren¡¯t killed by Xiahou Monie, as he had guessed, but by Lu Changsheng and others from Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°I am Yu Ninghu. May I know why the four of you have come to our Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    Yu Ninghu took a deep breath, looked at the four people in front of him, and spoke as he performed a polite greeting.


    No matter if his family¡¯s ancestors really died at the hands of the four in front of him, given the current situation where the other party was more powerful, he had no choice but to bow his head.


    ¡°Hmm? There¡¯s still a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator in the Yu Family?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised to see Yu Ninghu.


    According to their information, there were only three Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators in the Yu Family at present.


    Yet now, with the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators killed, there was still one more.


    ¡°Yu Ninghu, we had heard that you¡¯d perished outside; little did we expect you had secretly broken through to Foundation Establishment and had been hiding at home all this while.¡± S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°The Yu Family has kept it quite hidden!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong immediately recognized Yu Ninghu and relayed the information to Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao via transmission.


    He, too, hadn¡¯t thought that there would still be a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator guarding the Yu Family.


    This made Lu Yuanzhong feel that it would be somewhat difficult to carry out their previous plan of forcing the Yu Family to surrender Bi Lake Mountain and confine themselves to Xiao Jing Mountain as per their original plan.


    He exchanged glances with Lu Changsheng and stepped forward, saying, ¡°You of the Bi Lake Mountain Yu Family have repeatedly violated our Qingzhu Mountain!¡±


    ¡°A year and a half ago, your family¡¯s Yu Jinyang, Yu Yuanshan, and Yu Ningjun took advantage of our Lu Miao Feng¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, came to harass us and attacked Qingzhu Mountain, causing our Lu Miao Feng¡¯s Foundation Establishment to fail!¡±


    ¡°Now, as our Lu Miaoge is making a Foundation Establishment attempt, your Yu Family has come again to cause trouble, disturbing the breakthrough!¡±


    ¡°Thus we have come here today, to seek an explanation from your Yu Family!¡±


    Even though Lu Yuanzhong was poisoned and the toxin had entered his organs, his voice was still full of vigor and resonance under the enhancement of Mana.


    ¡°Where do these words of the Lu Ancestor come from, when has my Yu Family ever done such a thing? Is there any misunderstanding in this matter?¡±


    Yu Ninghu contained his emotions, moderated his voice, and spoke out.


    Even up to this moment, he was reluctant to believe that his family¡¯s ancestors had fallen to Lu Yuanzhong and the others.


    He thought that Lu Yuanzhong and the others, upon learning of his family ancestors¡¯ demise, aimed to take advantage and falsely accuse them.


    But in the next instant.


    ¡°Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh¨D¡±


    Three corpses flew out from Lu Changsheng¡¯s Storage Bag.


    They were indeed the corpses of Yu Jinyang, Yu Yuanshan, and Yu Ningjun!


    All three corpses were blood-soaked and bore gruesome expressions.


    Some even showed areas of charring, clearly indicating they suffered a tragic and woeful death.


    ¡°Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Ancestor!¡±


    In that moment, everyone in Bi Lake Mountain, upon seeing these three corpses, had their eyes nearly bursting with rage, their expressions horror-struck, shouting out loud and wailing in grief.


    Among them, only a few were aware of the demise of Yu Jinyang and the others.


    Many of the Yu Family disciples were unaware of their fate.


    Seeing the corpses of the three, and the forces outside, they were consumed with both anger and sorrow, while a wave of panic arose within.


    ¡°Ancestors¡­¡±


    Yu Ninghu, looking at the three corpses, had his eyes turn blood-red, his fists clenched, trembling all over.


    The corpses still retained a faint trace of their Magic Aura.


    Moreover, he saw his family ancestors¡¯ Red Sun Golden Wheel, the Second Ancestor Yu Yuanshan¡¯s Sun and Moon Wheels, and Yu Ningjun¡¯s Thousand Jun Stick appearing from Lu Changsheng¡¯s Storage Bag.


    These items were undeniably genuine, telling him that his family¡¯s ancestors indeed perished at the hands of Lu Changsheng and the others.


    ¡°The human and physical evidence is here, does the Yu Family have any explanation yet?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, dressed in a green robe, spoke calmly and indifferently.


    ¡°Fellow Cultivators, there might be a misunderstanding about this matter¡­¡±


    ¡°Our Bi Lake Mountain has allied with your Qingzhu Mountain and Hundred Birds Lake to jointly operate the Red Leaf Valley Market; how could we possibly do such a thing? There must be some misunderstanding here!¡±


    ¡°But as to what exactly happened, I have been in seclusion and Cultivation all this while, and I¡¯m not clear on it.¡±


    ¡°Nevertheless, if Lu Daoist is willing to return the corpses of our family¡¯s ancestors and my brother, my Yu Family is willing to offer compensation.¡±


    Yu Ninghu clenched his fists inside his sleeves, doing his best to keep his voice calm as he spoke.


    He knew that with the Lu Family¡¯s preparedness and strong presence, there was clearly intent behind this visit.


    Today, if their Yu Family didn¡¯t bleed heavily, this matter couldn¡¯t be resolved easily.


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, this matter can be settled with your Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s spiritual lands as compensation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke out blandly.

 Chapter 394: The Dust Settles! A 10-Year Promise!

    ¡°What!?¡±¡°You wish!¡±


    ¡°You are really pushing too far!¡±


    ¡°Elder, let¡¯s fight them to the death if we must!¡±


    In Bi Lake Mountain, Yu Family cultivators who heard these words were furious.


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    They killed their Elder Ancestor and now wanted Bi Lake Mountain as compensation, an outrageous demand!


    ¡°Lu Daoist must be joking.¡±


    ¡°Bi Lake Mountain is the ancestral land of my Yu Family, we cannot simply hand it over as compensation.¡±


    Yu Ninghu raised his hand, calling for everyone to be quiet, suppressing his rage as he spoke with a gesture of respect.


    ¡°Elder!¡±


    ¡°Big brother!¡±


    ¡°Ning Hu!¡±


    The Yu Family members, watching Yu Ninghu face such aggressive demands and yet only able to bow and scrape, felt indignant and frustrated but were left speechless.


    After all, their three Foundation Establishment Ancestors had died at the hands of these four people.


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    They were no match for Lu Family and the others.


    ¡°This person is indeed talented.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, observing the still calm Yu Ninghu, thought to himself.


    He knew that if he really seized the Yu Family¡¯s land, this person could not be left alive.


    He looked at Yu Ninghu and said indifferently, ¡°Joking? I assure you, I am not joking. Today, the Yu Family will either voluntarily offer Bi Lake Mountain as compensation or¡­ I will take it myself!¡±


    ¡°Lu Daoist, do not go too far; my Yu Family is not to be trifariously bullied!¡±


    ¡°My Bi Lake Mountain is protected by a Second Rank Great Formation, even if you four manage to break the formation, it¡¯s not certain¡­¡±


    Yu Ninghu said with a cold look, his voice icy.


    He knew he couldn¡¯t keep retreating.


    Otherwise, it would appear that his family was weak and easily bullied.


    However, before he could finish,


    Ling Zixiao stepped out from the Spirit Boat, her hands forming seals, as she cast two tokens and several flags into the air, circling above.


    At the same time, a silver prohibition-breaking talisman was launched towards Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Instantly, the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation showed intense fluctuations, causing the hazy mist to churn turbulently, vaguely revealing the interior of Bi Lake Mountain. ?????¦­?????§¦?


    ¡°A Second Rank Great Formation for protection?¡±


    ¡°If you now willingly offer Bi Lake Mountain as compensation, my husband will gift you Ming Creek Mountain as your Yu Family land, ensuring your family¡¯s safety for the future. Otherwise, the moment the Great Formation breaks today, will mark the doom of your Yu Family!¡±


    Ling Zixiao stood in the air in her flowing blue dress, her graceful figure outlined, her eyes clear and cold as she spoke.


    ¡°A prohibition-breaking talisman? An Array Master!?¡±


    Yu Ninghu saw this and his eyes narrowed.


    He immediately realized that Ling Zixiao was an Array Master.


    Only an Array Master could use their family¡¯s Formation Commands to affect the operation of the Great Formation.


    Instantly pinpointing the formation¡¯s weak points and effectively attacking with the prohibition-breaking talisman caused such a disturbance.


    ¡°Ling Daoist is actually an Array Master?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang were both startled.


    They had heard that Ling Zixiao was an Array Master.


    They thought at best she was a Top-Level First Grade Array Master.


    But now, Ling Zixiao¡¯s swift actions clearly showed it wasn¡¯t that simple.


    Other Lu Family members such as Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan looked on in surprise from the other Spirit Boats.


    They hadn¡¯t expected the always graceful and tranquil Ling Zixiao to be not only a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator but also an Array Master!


    ¡°If you all intend to seize our Yu Family land, then there¡¯s nothing more to discuss!¡±


    ¡°Even if we must die, we will not hand over our ancestral land! We¡¯ll fight to the bitter end!¡±


    Yu Ninghu¡¯s heart trembled, and he spoke with clenched teeth.


    The weight of his whole family¡¯s future was on his shoulders.


    Naturally, he couldn¡¯t just part with their ancestral land after a few words from the other party.


    How could he face his ancestors in the future?


    He would live in guilt and shame all his life!


    ¡°Everyone, form the array!¡±


    Yu Ninghu shouted, mana surging, instructing the Yu Family cultivators to channel their energy into the Great Formation, preparing to activate it for battle.


    ¡°A fight to the bitter end?¡±


    ¡°If you won¡¯t listen to reason, then you will be buried with Bi Lake Mountain!¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s face remained calm and collected as she spoke coldly.


    With a flick of her hands, she slapped her Storage Bag.


    ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª¡±


    An Array Plate and hundreds of formation flags appeared.


    She manipulated the Array Plate, sending the flags flying in all directions to start the array formation.


    ¡°Bai Daoist, to the southeast!¡±


    ¡°Lu Daoist, to the northwest!¡±


    ¡°My husband, use the prohibition-breaking talisman, attack the mountain directly!¡±


    Ling Zixiao directed the three of them, signaling the assault on Bi Lake Mountain.


    This command took the three of them by surprise.


    They hadn¡¯t expected Ling Zixiao to resort to breaking the formation and attacking the mountain without any preamble.


    But the three of them also understood that in the current situation, they absolutely could not show weakness.


    They had to keep the initiative in their hands!


    ¡°Alright!¡±


    The three of them did not hesitate and answered in unison.


    Following Ling Zixiao¡¯s instructions, they went to their corresponding positions to attack the formation¡¯s weak points.


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for your Yu Family¡¯s Formation Commands, breaking through today wouldn¡¯t have been so easy.¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked at Bi Lake Mountain, let out a light laugh, then manipulated the Array Plate and shouted, ¡°Formation, activate!¡±


    ¡°Boom¡ª¡±


    In an instant, streams of Spiritual Light spread out, causing the Spiritual Energy within Bi Lake Mountain to surge violently.


    The Great Formation was trembling.


    ¡°What is happening!?¡±


    ¡°Not good; they¡¯re using our family¡¯s Great Formation tokens to disrupt the formation¡¯s operation, attempting to break the formation with their own formation!¡±


    ¡°Elder Ancestor!!!¡±


    ¡°Elder Ancestor, what do we do!¡±


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    Currently, their family¡¯s protective Great Formation was their only reliance!


    But now, this sole reliance showed a breach!


    ¡°You too, take action, break the formation!¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked toward the people on the other four Spirit Boats and instructed.

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    Have them attack the Great Formation head-on.Her mental spirit is limited.


    Controlling the formation on one hand and transmitting sound to let Lu Changsheng and the others break the formation was already her limit.


    There was no way to command the rest of the people; she could only let them add pressure to the Great Formation.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡ª¡±


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    The ¡®Bi Water Azure Sky Great Formation¡¯ of Bi Lake Mountain, under Ling Zixiao¡¯s array and everyone¡¯s attacks, glowed erratically with spiritual light. The spiritual energy within the formation surged tumultuously, making the entire Bi Lake Mountain seem to tremble, and the mana within the cultivators was unstable.


    ¡°My spiritual power is out of control!¡±


    ¡°Not good, she¡¯s seizing control of the Great Formation!¡±


    ¡°Big brother, what should we do?¡±


    ¡°Ning Hu!¡±


    Panic instantly spread within Bi Lake Mountain; everyone looked to Yu Ninghu, waiting for him to make a decisive decision.


    Although among these people, some were not afraid to die and wished to fight against Lu Changsheng and the others.


    But now the Great Formation had been disturbed and influenced by the opponent, even fighting for control.


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    Moreover, within Bi Lake Mountain, many of the Yu Family¡¯s side branches and non-surnamed members didn¡¯t have deep feelings for the family and didn¡¯t want to die here like this.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    Yu Ninghu clenched his fists tightly, his face grim and unsightly.


    He had never imagined that their family¡¯s Great Formation would seem so vulnerable at this moment.


    He had previously realized that the identity token of the family ancestor was an array token that could impact the Great Formation and that someone could sneak into the family.


    But he never expected that the opponent would have an Array Master!


    Directly using the array token to break the formation with a formation, externally disrupting the operation of their own Great Formation.


    At this moment, he also guessed how their own family¡¯s ancestors had perished.


    They surely were lured into a killing formation pre-arranged by the Lu Family, and through that formation, their ancestor was suppressed and killed!


    ¡°How ruthless of the Lu Family! So well hidden!¡±


    ¡°This time, making Lu Miao breakthrough to Foundation Establishment at Qingzhu Mountain was clearly a deliberate ploy to lure our Yu Family there!¡±


    Inside the sleeves of Yu Ninghu, his fists were clenched, veins bulging.


    He deeply realized that his family had fallen into a trap.


    To think that he had fallen into the Lu Family¡¯s hands so easily.


    And now, the Lu Family were demanding Bi Lake Mountain as compensation, presumably using the moral high ground as an excuse to force his family to comply and to make a move against them. ?¨¢?????????¨§????


    Otherwise, with the current strength of the Lu Family, guarding both Qingzhu Mountain and Bi Lake Mountain would also be difficult.


    They would have to face the covetous gaze of surrounding hostile families.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng¡­¡±


    His gaze shifted toward Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao.


    He knew that these two were the real formidable enemies.


    One, a Second Rank master of the Talisman Path with many talismans.


    The other, a Second Rank Array Master, using formations to break formations!


    ¡°Turn!¡±


    Ling Zixiao, dressed in flowing blue robes, tall and graceful, her normally calm and elegant pale face now showing a hint of imperious coldness.


    As she parted her red lips slightly, the array plate in her hand was thrown out, and in an instant, the array flags all around burst into spiritual light, their energies intertwining, causing the earth¡¯s energy within Bi Lake Mountain to churn and the spiritual energy to shake.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s manipulating our Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation, seeking to use its power to suppress us!¡±


    With the spiritual energy inside Bi Lake Mountain shaking, some Yu Family cultivators who were only at the early or middle stages of Qi Refinement immediately felt turmoil in their Qi and blood.


    Especially those Yu Family members whose Qi was integrated with the Great Formation were at this moment emitting heavy groans, their breath in disarray, either coughing up blood or feeling oppressed.


    ¡°Such an array technique!¡±


    ¡°Who is this person, how did Lu Changsheng come to know such an Array Master!¡±


    Yu Ninghu, suppressing the mana and blood in him, revealed a shocked expression in his eyes.


    Although Ling Zixiao¡¯s prowess couldn¡¯t cause much harm to him as a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, the ordinary mortals and Qi Refinement cultivators within the mountain were facing severe injuries.


    What she said about burying the entire Bi Lake Mountain with them was not an empty threat!


    Moreover, as the opponent operated the Great Formation, he could feel Ling Zixiao¡¯s array might continue to climb higher, seemingly brewing a terribly fearsome strike.


    ¡°If you¡¯re still delusional, then don¡¯t blame me for overturning your Bi Lake Mountain, making the whole mountain the burial ground for your decision!¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s eyes were as cold as water.


    Her pale beautiful face at this moment had an indescribable domineering aura, her charisma captivating.


    ¡°This woman isn¡¯t an ordinary Second Rank Array Master; likely she¡¯s a high-quality Second Rank Array Master!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang, looking at Ling Zixiao, couldn¡¯t help but feel a dryness in their throats.


    They had come into contact with Array Masters before, having learned some knowledge about the Formation Path.


    They knew that Ling Zixiao¡¯s level was far from ordinary.


    Her skill level was extremely high!


    At the same time, they were astonished that Lu Changsheng could form a cultivator pair with such an outstanding woman!


    ¡°Didn¡¯t expect Zi Xiao to have such a domineering side.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at Ling Zixiao¡¯s unmatched charm, thought to himself.


    When Ling Zixiao was with him, although it was evident she had some pride, overall she was gentle, dignified, and understood the bigger picture, making her very comfortable to be around.


    She never showed such an imperious and domineering side.


    But thinking about it, he could understand.


    Ling Zixiao, in both cultivation and the Formation Path, was a prodigy.


    At a young age, not only had she broken through to Foundation Establishment, but she was also a Second Rank Array Master.


    How could such a splendid woman not have pride?


    It was only because of the Dragon Roar Physique that she had been weak all along, and coming to Jiuxiao Immortal City, she concealed her inner pride.


    But in Jiuxiao Immortal City, Ling Zixiao had also made quite a name for herself.


    Now, in the Qingyun Region, facing families like the Lu Family and the Yu Family, she probably had some disdain in her bones.

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    This situation was somewhat prideful, which was quite normal.¡°Damn it!¡±


    ¡°Big brother!¡±


    ¡°Ancestor! We might as well fight them to the death!¡±


    The people of Bi Lake Mountain shouted toward Yu Ninghu, their expressions either anguished and furious or panicked and desperate!


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    Except for a few senior members, most of them only had the cultivation level of the Qi Refinement initial or middle stages.


    Under the might of the great formation, the Qi, blood, and spiritual power within their bodies surged turbulently.


    If this continued, they were certain to die.


    Now, with the death of their family ancestor and his body suspended before them.


    And them, facing the enemy, could not even talk of revenge, let alone fight back or resist, how could they not be angry or desperate!


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    The Bi Water Azure Sky Great Formation, under the assault of Ling Zixiao, Lu Changsheng, and others, kept making thunderous noises.


    The dense mists and wandering runes and spiritual lights that enveloped it all dimmed considerably.


    Under increasingly fierce attacks, the magic aura inside Yu Ninghu began to surge as well.


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    Looking at his own cultivators and younger generations struggling under the might of the formation, each with pale faces, disordered breaths, and vomiting blood, his face twisted, his fingernails piercing his palms until they bled, he suddenly raised his head and shouted at Ling Zixiao: ¡°Stop!¡±


    ¡°Fellow Daoists, please stop¡­ My Yu Family is willing to offer Bi Lake Mountain as compensation¡­¡±


    Yu Ninghu¡¯s voice became extremely hoarse.


    To hand over the ancestral foundation willingly, he was naturally reluctant.


    But.


    If people are lost without the land, both will be lost!


    If the land is lost but people remain, both can be kept!


    As long as the green hills are there, there¡¯s no fear of running out of firewood!


    If today he could bring the other party down with him, he would naturally be willing to risk his life!


    But now, facing Lu Changsheng and others, they had absolutely no strength to fight back.


    At most, they could only make the opponent suffer some losses and be seriously injured!


    Such anger, hatred, and desperation were meaningless!


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, open the formation quickly!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Ling Zixiao¡¯s expression was clear and sharp, and he said in a cold voice.


    ¡°Ning Hu!¡±


    ¡°Big brother!¡±


    ¡°Ancestor!¡±


    The other Yu Family cultivators, hearing these words, all looked toward Yu Ninghu.


    Some were sorrowful and furious!


    Some were relieved and breathed a sigh of relief!


    ¡°I ask my fellow Daoists to make a Heart Demon oath.¡±


    ¡°As long as my Yu Family is willing to offer Bi Lake Mountain as compensation, let this matter end here¡­¡±


    Yu Ninghu¡¯s face was filled with bitterness, with unwilling tears in his eyes.


    Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao exchanged glances.


    Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang, hearing this, also stopped their assault.


    Soon, the four made a Heart Demon oath.


    They stated that if the Yu Family offered all the foundations of Bi Lake Mountain as compensation, the feud between the two families would thus be settled. ????????§¦?


    ¡°Open the formation!¡±


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao and others had made Heart Demon oaths, Yu Ninghu gritted his teeth and shouted loudly at the people.


    At this moment, even if some were reluctant, they could only follow the order.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The Mountain Gate Grand Formation of Bi Lake Mountain was opened.


    Immediately, Ling Zixiao stopped his assault and took out a Second Rank Spiritual Contract.


    In Red Leaf Valley, they established a treaty, binding the Yu Family to commence the signing of the contract with Yu Ninghu.


    It stated that, given their mutual grievances, today the Yu Family would offer Bi Lake Mountain as compensation to the Lu Family, to Lu Changsheng.


    In return, the Lu Family would provide the Yu Family with a temporary residence at Xiao Jing Mountain.


    The Yu Family must reside at Xiao Jing Mountain for ten years!


    During this ten-year period, neither family may attack the other!


    Additionally, the Yu Family must cooperate in transferring all the properties under the name of Bi Lake Mountain!


    ¡°This is impossible!¡±


    Upon seeing the Spiritual Contract, the Patriarch of the Yu Family, Yu Ningyuan, immediately exclaimed loudly.


    Now, by relinquishing Bi Lake Mountain, their Yu Family still had hopes of a resurgence, relying on the family¡¯s properties.


    But once all the properties under Bi Lake Mountain were transferred, it would be exceedingly difficult for the Yu Family to rise again!


    ¡°Fellow Daoist, isn¡¯t this a bit too coercive?¡±


    Yu Ninghu¡¯s expression was ugly as he addressed Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao, unwilling to sign such a contract.


    Not only does his family have to confine themselves for ten years,


    but they also have to cooperate in transferring family properties during these ten years.


    It was tantamount to the family relinquishing their animosity and becoming a vassal to the Lu Family for ten years!


    How could he possibly agree to such a thing!


    ¡°Yu Daoist friend, you now have no choice,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said coldly.


    After speaking, she laughed lightly and added, ¡°Of course, we won¡¯t be too unreasonable. As long as your Yu Family cooperates, we can preserve some of your properties.¡±


    ¡°Sigh!¡±


    Yu Ninghu¡¯s eyes closed tightly as he took a deep breath and exhaled.


    He knew that at this moment, his family no longer had any negotiating leverage.


    Eventually, the two parties finalized the contract.


    If the Yu Family cooperates within ten years, some of their properties can be retained.


    Regarding the division of properties, those far from Bi Lake Mountain or in some smaller marketplaces would be given to the Yu Family.


    However, properties around the Yu Family, like those in the Red Leaf Valley Market and the Nine Dragons Market, would all be transferred under the name of the Lu Family.


    ¡°But please grant us some time¡­ to relocate,¡±


    After signing the contract and handing over the control of the family¡¯s grand formation, Yu Ninghu looked completely drained, overwhelmed with weakness.


    Even though he knew that his actions today were for the sake of preserving the family,


    it was still difficult for him to face his ancestors after surrendering the family¡¯s ancestral lands and foundations on a silver platter.


    ¡°When you relocate, I hope none of you will do anything destructive,¡±


    ¡°After all, from today onwards, Bi Lake Mountain will be the spirit land of my lord husband!¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s pale and delicate features softened their chill, revealing a dignified and elegant demeanor as she spoke softly.


    However, everyone who saw her demure form and frail appearance dared not underestimate her.


    ¡°My lord husband¡¯s spirit land?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yu Ninghu turned to look at Lu Changsheng.


    He suddenly realized that he had misjudged the situation.


    The Lu Family wasn¡¯t using the demand for Bi Lake Mountain as a spirit land to take the moral high ground and force his family into submission to seize their legacy.


    Everything today was led by Lu Changsheng and the woman named Ling Zixiao.


    It was Lu Changsheng who desired to take over their ancestral land and establish his own sect!


    At this moment, regret surged through him!


    He understood that if Lu Changsheng wanted to establish his own sect, he could have taken advantage of the grand formation not being activated earlier to negotiate terms with Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao.


    Although he couldn¡¯t defeat people like Lu Changsheng,


    he could have used the grand formation to sabotage his family¡¯s fishery, herb gardens, spirit fields, and spirit veins.


    Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao certainly wouldn¡¯t want to receive a ruined and dilapidated Bi Lake Mountain!


    But now, with everything settled, he had nothing more to say.


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 Chapter 397: Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family! Stirring from All Directions!

    ¡°`¡°Congratulations, Lu Daoist. Now that the matter is settled, I shall not stay long and will make my way back first.¡±


    As the dust settled on the issue, Bai Yunyang bid farewell to Lu Changsheng with clasped hands, indicating his intention to return to Hundred Birds Lake.


    ¡°White Daoist has worked hard on this trip. Once the matter is fully dealt with, we will find time to drink and celebrate together!¡±


    Lu Changsheng clasped his hands slightly toward Bai Yunyang and said with a smile.


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    Although Bai Yunyang hadn¡¯t exerted too much effort on this trip,


    such an affair, for someone to willingly offer assistance and show their stance, was already quite commendable.


    In response, he was willing to reciprocate the kindness.


    Moreover, he had long thought out his own family¡¯s path.


    His main focus was to avoid strife, make wide connections, and believe that harmony brings wealth!


    ¡°Good, when Lu Daoist establishes your family¡¯s grand ceremony, I will definitely come to observe the ceremony and join you for a drink and a chat!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Bai Yunyang immediately responded with clasped hands and a smile.


    In his expression and words, however, he couldn¡¯t help but convey a measure of respect and awe.


    Although everyone was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator,


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    there were still differences between individuals!


    The Lu Changsheng before him, who single-handedly killed three Foundation Building Great Cultivators, how could he not feel a deep sense of reverence toward him.


    He felt fortunate that he had befriended Lu Changsheng on this trip.


    Otherwise, with the combination of Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao, which neighboring family or power wouldn¡¯t live in apprehension?


    Having said that, he also clasped hands towards Ling Zixiao and Lu Yuanzhong and bid them farewell aloud.


    ¡°Daoist Bai, take care.¡±


    ¡°Nephew Bai, go slowly.¡±


    Ling Zixiao and Lu Yuanzhong nodded slightly.


    ¡°Screech!¡±


    The next moment, Bai Yunyang released a black Flying Eagle from his Spiritual Pet Bag at the Energy Refinement Late Stage, and rode away on it.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, are you alright?¡±


    After watching Bai Yunyang leave, Lu Changsheng approached Ling Zixiao, took her fair wrist, and checked on her condition.


    He had always been aware of Ling Zixiao¡¯s physical condition.


    Although she had recovered considerably after more than a year of care,


    the atrophy of her meridians and Dantian had not been resolved.


    If she used too much mana, it would injure her meridians and Dantian!


    Just now, Ling Zixiao¡¯s effort to break the formation would certainly have placed a certain load on her meridians and Dantian.


    ¡°Husband, it¡¯s nothing serious.¡±


    Ling Zixiao conveyed to Lu Changsheng through a message, speaking in a soft tone.


    However, as Lu Changsheng held Ling Zixiao¡¯s wrist to examine her condition, he immediately saw that her meridians and Dantian were under severe strain, a total mess. ????????§¦S?


    If it continued, there was fear of meridian damage.


    Instantly, he understood that Ling Zixiao had actually reached her limit just now and had been bluffing Yu Ninghu.


    With her current condition, she was truly unable to continue using mana to break formations.


    ¡°Changsheng, someone needs to be stationed in the family, Miaoge is still at Foundation Establishment, shall I go back first?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Yuanzhong spoke to Lu Changsheng from the side.


    With the issue of Blue Lake Mountain settled.


    In his view, having Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao stationed there was sufficient.


    Now that Qingzhu Mountain was in a vulnerable state, protected only by the Great Formation, he had to get back early.


    ¡°Good, Old Ancestor, you have worked hard on this matter.¡±


    ¡°You take Miaoyun and the others back first, leave a few elder family members skilled in dealing with affairs, and they will take over the Yu Family affairs with me later,¡± said Lu Changsheng, nodding to Lu Yuanzhong.


    Since Ling Zixiao was currently unwell, needing proper care and healing,


    he planned to settle down in Blue Lake Mountain.


    He would wait for the Yu Family to complete their relocation and handle their affairs.


    But he was not very adept at dealing with family affairs, so he needed a few people to help.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong, upon hearing this, immediately arranged for several people to stay behind at Blue Lake Mountain with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, Huanhuan, you two follow the Old Ancestor back first, and I will come to pick you up later,¡± Lu Changsheng said, advancing towards his wives Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan.


    ¡°Husband, be careful.¡±


    The two women nodded in response.


    Looking towards Lu Changsheng, there was also a newfound reverence in their eyes.


    As his wives, they thought they were quite familiar with Lu Changsheng.


    But Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions and performance that day made them realize that they did not really understand their husband as much as they thought.


    ¡°Hmm, be careful as well,¡± he responded.


    ¡°Huanhuan, keep that puppet for self-defense,¡± said Lu Changsheng in a gentle voice, knowing his wife had many questions in her mind.


    But, such matters were not something he had time to explain right now.


    After speaking, he looked towards the children on the Spirit Boat and called out, ¡°Xianzhi, Yun¡¯er, Xiaoru, you three stay behind and help the family elders with the Blue Lake Mountain affairs later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke to his sons Lu Xianzhi, Lu Yun, and his daughter Lu Xiaoru.


    Once Blue Lake Mountain was fully taken over, he naturally wanted to place his children in charge.


    Now that Lu Xianzhi and a few other people had arrived, he wanted them to get acquainted with the situation first.


    ¡°Yes, Father!¡±


    The three children responded, some excited and pleased.


    This caused other children and Lu Family Disciples to look at them with some envy.


    After that, Lu Changsheng and others settled in with the Yu Family.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t worried about the Yu Family causing any trouble.


    After all, the control of Blue Lake Mountain¡¯s Great Formation was now in the hands of Ling Zixiao.


    Moreover, if it really came down to a fight, he alone could wipe out all of the Yu Family members.


    Shortly after, Lu Changsheng began healing Ling Zixiao in a room, stabilizing her physical condition.


    ¡­


    Yu Family Ancestral Hall.


    ¡°Big brother, do we really have to move?¡±


    ¡°Ning Hu¡­¡±


    All the core disciples and elders of the Yu Family looked towards Yu Ninghu with faces filled with unwillingness and righteous indignation.


    ¡°Move!¡±


    Yu Ninghu spoke with a calm and indifferent expression.


    ¡°Now that the Old Ancestor is gone, and the situation is beyond our control, what else can we do if we don¡¯t move? Do you really want to fight to the death?¡± sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If fighting to the death could avenge our Old Ancestor, I, Yu Ninghu, would naturally not be afraid!¡±


    ¡°But¡­ that would be nothing more than a needless sacrifice.¡±


    ¡°Our Yu Family history records that three hundred years ago, our ancestors rose from a small Energy Refinement family step by step, broke through to Foundation Establishment, seized Blue Lake Mountain, and established the Blue Lake Mountain Yu Family!¡±

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    ¡°How much worse can we be now than we were back then?¡±¡°As long as we¡¯re alive, there¡¯s hope for the future!¡±


    Yu Ninghu looked at everyone, his voice ringing with determination.


    Listening to Yu Ninghu¡¯s words, they felt reluctant but understood the rationale.


    All began to go back, gather their belongings, and prepare for relocation.


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    ¡°Big brother.¡±


    Yu Ningyuan looked at his elder brother, his voice choked with emotion.


    As the Patriarch of the Yu Family, handing over the foundation of Bi Lake Mountain to others was unbearably frustrating.


    ¡°Hold back! Keep the family vendetta and hatred hidden in your heart! Do not reveal it!¡±


    ¡°Lu Changsheng has trapped our Yu Family on the small Jing Mountain for ten years, just to make us forget our family¡¯s hatred!¡±


    ¡°But how can we forget the vengeance for stealing our home and ancestral murder? How dare we forget!¡±


    Yu Ninghu patted his shoulder, his voice hoarse with emotion.


    ¡­


    In the elegant room.


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    Lu Changsheng used the ¡®Yin Yang Nirvana Art¡¯ and ¡®Life Transference Technique¡¯ to nourish Ling Zixiao¡¯s meridians and dantian, quickly stabilizing her physical condition.


    Afterward!


    Afterward!


    Afterward!


    ¡°Zi Xiao, you won¡¯t need to do this anymore.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, holding Ling Zixiao in his arms, whose body was fair and blushing from exhaustion, spoke in a gentle voice.


    Though he stabilized Ling Zixiao¡¯s meridians and dantian using the secret technique,


    The past year¡¯s efforts on her body had been in vain.


    To see Ling Zixiao recover, their only hope was for Lu Miaoge¡¯s Taiyi True Water,


    Or to chance upon some heavenly materials and earth treasures, elixirs.


    ¡°It¡¯s not convenient for you to reveal your strength right now, my husband, so there are some things you can¡¯t do, and naturally, I have to do them.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, now that your family is newly established, the surrounding families will surely be covetous.¡±


    ¡°Only by showing enough strength outwardly can we have a deterrent effect.¡±


    Ling Zixiao nestled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, her voluptuous body soft as silk, almost limp, her pale and elegant face still flushed as she spoke softly. £Ò¨¤£Î?¦¢§¦?


    Having accompanied Lu Changsheng to Qingzhu Mountain for over a year, she knew he wanted to establish a family power, so she spent time understanding the situation in her spare time.


    She knew that in the Qingyun Region, in addition to Bi Lake Mountain, Qingzhu Mountain, Hundred Birds Lake, and Wugong Ridge, there were many other family powers.


    Establishing a family power naturally required sufficient deterrent force.


    This way, the surrounding families would acknowledge them, making it convenient for future actions.


    And today, in her view, was a good opportunity to establish authority and show strength.


    Of course, there were other reasons.


    For example, as Lu Changsheng¡¯s partner, now that the family was established, she naturally had to establish a certain prestige,


    So that she could act conveniently within the family in the future.


    Her actions today were also about establishing prestige for herself.


    On another note, the two had met in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    It had always been Lu Changsheng who was giving unilaterally to her.


    A proud person at heart, she also wanted to do something for Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, holding the delicate warmth in his arms, spoke warmly.


    He certainly understood this principle,


    But seeing Ling Zixiao willing to make such sacrifices for him, he was still touched.


    He knew that his efforts over the past year with Ling Zixiao had been somewhat effective.


    ¡°My husband, Yu Ninghu is no simple man.¡±


    ¡°And there are certainly many in the Yu Family who harbor jealousy and vengeful feelings toward us.¡±


    ¡°We naturally have no fear, but our children at home will have trouble facing this sort of thing.¡±


    ¡°My thoughts are to first grasp the current situation and attitude of the Yu Family clearly.¡±


    ¡°Then, directly ask the Shadow Pavilion to take action and remove the Yu Family.¡±


    Ling Zixiao snuggled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, looked up at him with a gentle voice.


    Through her brief contact before, she also felt that Yu Ninghu was not simple.


    And she didn¡¯t believe the Yu Family could really let go of the vendetta for land theft and ancestral murder.


    Perhaps the common children of the Yu Family could let it go,


    But core members like Yu Ninghu and Yu Ningyuan, who had deep family affection, would absolutely not let it go easily.


    And these people were precisely the main fighting force of the Yu Family.


    So these people had to die!


    ¡°Shadow Pavilion?¡±


    As Lu Changsheng heard this name, his brows furrowed.


    Though he hadn¡¯t heard this name before, he had a hunch about what kind of organization it was.


    ¡°Shadow Pavilion is an underground organization in Jiuxiao Immortal City; as long as you can afford the spirit stones, you can hire someone to carry out assassinations.¡±


    ¡°Once the situation cools down in a few years, and we have a clear understanding of the core members of the Yu Family outside, we can leave the matter to the Shadow Pavilion.¡±


    Ling Zixiao explained to Lu Changsheng.


    Having established herself in Jiuxiao Immortal City, she¡¯s obviously not a simpleton, possessing certain cunning.


    Otherwise, with her Dragon Roar Physique unable to utilise the Foundation Establishment Cultivation, how could she stand in Jiuxiao Immortal City?


    ¡°Heh, it seems we were thinking along the same lines.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this, smiled and spoke.


    Ever since Ling Zixiao talked about imprisoning the Yu Family on small Jing Mountain for ten years, he guessed that she would not let the Yu Family off easily.


    He felt the same.


    After all, how could a family feud like this be easily resolved?


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity I gave the Misty Sky Bead to Nangong Mili; otherwise, with the Misty Sky Bead, handling this matter would have been much easier.¡±


    Lu Changsheng then thought of his mysterious bead, Misty Sky Bead.


    This treasure could not only deceive Spiritual Contracts but also perfectly disguise others. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It¡¯s extremely suitable for things that must be done out of sight.


    ¡°Since my husband thinks the same, then that¡¯s the best we could ask for.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Ling Zixiao showed a smile.


    During the year and more they¡¯d spent together, Lu Changsheng had struck her as an unconventional man but still somewhat noble.

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    ¡°`Worrying that Lu Changsheng would not contradict himself after signing a Spiritual Contract. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Such matters, how can they be resolved just by talking about it,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, shaking his head slightly.


    As he spoke, he looked at the snowy, crystalline, plump body in his arms, and getting up, he said, ¡°Zi Xiao, my Yin-Yang Origin Source has already recovered these days¡­¡±


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    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    Instantly, the soft body, like silken cotton, completely melted into water and mud, her voice coming in staccato waves.


    ¡­


    Three days later.


    A message spread amongst the many surrounding families, causing no small disturbance.


    Blue Lake Mountain had changed hands!


    The Yu Family of Blue Lake Mountain had repeatedly offended the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain.


    One and a half years ago, Lu Miao Feng of Qingzhu Mountain had a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, but due to the interference and harassment from the Yu Family¡¯s Yu Jinyang, Yu Yuanshan, and Yu Ningjun, the attempt failed!


    This time, as Lu Miaoge of Qingzhu Mountain attempted the Foundation Establishment breakthrough, the three from the Yu Family attacked again.


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    Who would have thought that Lu Miaoge¡¯s husband, Lu Changsheng, not only had a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment while away but also obtained a top-tier Talisman Path inheritance!


    Facing the three Yu Family Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, he deployed hundreds of Talisman, creating a Talisman Refinement Formation, and single-handedly slaughtered all three Foundation Establishment adversaries!


    Immediately after, the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain joined forces with the Bai Family of Hundred Birds Lake to demand an explanation from Blue Lake Mountain.


    During this process, Lu Changsheng¡¯s partner, with a Token of Formation acquired from the Patriarch of the Yu Family, actually used an Array to break the Array, bravely confronting the Yu Family¡¯s ¡°Bi Shui Tian Qing Great Formation.¡± ?a¦­§°????¨¨?


    In the end, they forced the Blue Lake Mountain Yu Family to compensate by surrendering their ancestral estate, Blue Lake Mountain!


    Later, Lu Changsheng notified the surrounding families that, in three months, he would hold a ceremony at Blue Lake Mountain to establish a new clan!


    To establish the Lu Family of Blue Lake Mountain!


    ¡­


    At Wugong Ridge Zheng Family.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng of Qingzhu Mountain has seized Blue Lake Mountain, set up his own sect, and established the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family!¡±


    Upon reading this news, the Patriarch of the Zheng Family was so shocked he was at a loss for words.


    For a moment, he didn¡¯t know whether to rejoice or to worry.


    He had not much time left to live, now only two to three years remaining.


    So, he had pledged allegiance to the Yu Family of Blue Lake Mountain early on.


    But unexpectedly, now the Yu Family had been overthrown by the combined forces of the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain and the Bai Family of Hundred Birds Lake.


    The family¡¯s spiritual land, Blue Lake Mountain, had become the family¡¯s spiritual land of Lu Changsheng, the son-in-law of Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, Lu Changsheng.¡±


    ¡°Initially, I only thought this man was extraordinary, with an innate gift for the Talisman Path, but I did not expect that he not only achieved Foundation Establishment but also attained a top-tier Talisman Path inheritance.¡±


    ¡°I heard that Wan¡¯er is already bearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s second child, and I don¡¯t know how talented these two children will be or whether they can support my Zheng Family in the future.¡±


    The aged Patriarch of the Zheng Family had a withered face, dim eyes, full of wrinkles, as he sank into deep thought.


    After a long time, he transmitted a message to someone outside his cave dwelling: ¡°Have Ming Lang come see me!¡±


    ¡°Lu Changsheng has one big hobby, marrying wives, taking concubines, and having children!¡±


    ¡°But now that he has broken through to Foundation Establishment, he no longer fancies ordinary women.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, I would marry several Zheng Family daughters to Lu Changsheng as concubines. If they bear children with exceptional talents in the future, it might ensure the safety of my Zheng Family.¡±


    The Patriarch of the Zheng Family muttered to himself.


    Now that the Yu Family of Blue Lake Mountain had fallen, he had to find a new support for the Zheng Family before he died.


    ¡°`


    And the new master of Blue Lake Mountain is, in his opinion, worth the investment.


    He had read up on Lu Changsheng¡¯s background and knew that Lu Changsheng was a man who valued loyalty and friendship,


    especially when it came to his wives, concubines, and children.


    If a few girls from his own family could marry Lu Changsheng, winning his favor and bearing children with decent talents, even if Lu Changsheng one day wanted to seize Wugong Ridge,


    he would treat his Zheng Family kindly for the sake of his daughters and their offspring.


    But the thought of sending his own daughters to be concubines for Lu Changsheng, only to bear children one after another, effectively ruining their paths to cultivation, made him sigh deeply, his face wrinkled with a tremor, his eyes dull and lightless.


    ¡­


    Yunshan Marketplace.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, how is this possible, how!¡±


    Yu Ningyuan couldn¡¯t contain his anger and disbelief upon hearing the news that the Patriarch of the Yu Family had fallen and that Blue Lake Mountain had been taken by Lu Changsheng.


    Back then, when he went to Nine Dragons Market to recruit Lu Changsheng, he was so condescending.


    Now, he had just broken through to Ninth Level Energy Refinement and was stationed outside,


    while Lu Changsheng had not only achieved Foundation Establishment but also killed his great ancestor and taken their family¡¯s spirit land!


    ¡­


    Nine Dragons Marketplace.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng of Qingzhu Mountain, slayed three Patriarchs of the Yu Family, took over Blue Lake Mountain, and wishes to establish the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family,¡±


    Yu Maocheng and his wife, Yu Ningrong, looked at each other when they heard this news, at a loss for words for a moment.


    They were naturally aware of Lu Changsheng, having had a good relationship with him before.


    Since their families faced each other, Yu Ningrong had even married off her friend¡¯s daughter, Yun Qianqian, to Lu Changsheng as a concubine.


    It was just that after Lu Changsheng left the Nine Dragons Market, their relationship gradually cooled.


    Yun Qianqian and Yu Ningrong occasionally corresponded with letters and had met a few times.


    Now, upon hearing news of Lu Changsheng once again, they learned of his defeating the Yu Family¡¯s three venerable ancestors and becoming the master of Blue Lake Mountain!


    ¡°Rongmei¡­¡±


    Yu Maocheng looked at his wife, hesitant to speak.


    He wanted to offer words of comfort, but didn¡¯t know what to say.


    ¡°Husband, we are both of this age now, what can I do with the family facing such a disaster?¡±


    Yu Ningrong, knowing what her husband wanted to say, had a bitter smile on her face.


    Although she was an offshoot of the Yu Family,


    she had grown up on Blue Lake Mountain.


    Now hearing that her own family had been destroyed and her ancestors slain, how could she not be affected?


    But she was only a minor Cultivator at Sixth Level Energy Refinement; now that her children had all settled down, what could she do, what could she take part in?


    ¡­


    A valley shrouded in miasma.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s son-in-law, born from humble beginnings, has broken through to Foundation Establishment and received the Talisman Path inheritance?¡±


    ¡°Just having recently achieved Foundation Establishment, he relied on a Talisman Formation to singlehandedly kill three Foundation Establishment Cultivators¡­¡±


    In the cave dwelling, a middle-aged man dressed in a black brocade robe, with a dark and slightly stiff countenance, read the information in his hands.


    ¡°It seems this Talisman inheritance is not ordinary, and he can even gift others with Foundation Establishment Elixirs; this Lu Changsheng¡¯s fortunes must be considerable,¡±


    ¡°And there¡¯s an Array Master¡­ if he could be controlled, these two would be of great use to our clan¡­¡±


    The figure in the black robe had dark eyes, tinged with a hint of crimson, mumbling to himself.

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    ¡°Talisman Path inheritance, slaying three at the Foundation Establishment?¡±¡°Array Master, breaking the formation with another formation!¡±


    Lu Miaoge was utterly astonished as she listened to Lu Yuanzhong recounting the events of the past few days.


    Especially upon hearing that Ling Zixiao, as an Array Master, had shaken the Yu Family¡¯s Great Formation by breaking the formation with another formation, her amazement knew no bounds.


    Because Lu Changsheng had told her about Ling Zixiao¡¯s situation.


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    Dragon Roar Physique, withered meridians and Dantian, Mana barely one-tenth remaining.


    In such a state, Ling Zixiao still possessed such fighting strength.


    If he were at his peak, how astounding it would be!


    ¡°Unknowingly, the women around Changsheng have all become so outstanding.¡±


    At that moment, Lu Miaoge couldn¡¯t help but feel somewhat inferior to Lu Changsheng.


    Feeling that her husband was not just growing more impressive by the day,


    but the women by his side, like Xiao Xiyue, Ling Zixiao, Meng Xiaochan, each one was remarkably talented and beautiful!


    While she, had it not been for the Cultivation Technique, Foundation Establishment Elixir, and Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects given to her by Lu Changsheng, would still be whiling away her time at the Ninth Level Energy Refinement.


    How could she possibly achieve a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, let alone condense a Perfect Dao Foundation.


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    ¡°Sigh!¡±


    She took a deep breath and gently exhaled.


    Then, turning to Lu Yuanzhong, she said, ¡°Uncle, Changsheng had spoken to me about establishing our own Clan a long time ago.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just because of the Family situation, we never brought it up.¡±


    ¡°We planned to wait until I had established my Foundation, and the Family was stable, before we started preparing for this, so we haven¡¯t had a chance to inform you¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge said as such, her demeanor as serene as water.


    When Lu Yuanzhong was recounting these matters, she could sense a hint of wistfulness in his words.


    Knowing that Lu Yuanzhong felt slightly uncomfortable that Lu Changsheng had not given them prior notice about establishing his own Clan without any hint,


    she promptly shared some of Lu Changsheng¡¯s earlier thoughts and actions with Lu Yuanzhong.


    Explaining that Lu Changsheng has long been planning to purchase an appropriate spiritual land to establish the Clan,


    but they were waiting, for Lu Yuanzhong had been severely injured and the Lu Family lacked a Foundation Establishment member to stabilize the situation. So they intended to wait until she broke through the Foundation Establishment phase. £Ò¨¤¦­?§£¨¨?


    Now with the Yu Family attacking, it just so happened to provide the opportunity, and since she had also completed her Foundation Establishment, they seized Bi Lake Mountain to establish the Clan. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°So it was, Changsheng is considerate.¡±


    Upon hearing this, both Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Yuanding showed smiles on their faces.


    They weren¡¯t uncomfortable or distrustful of Lu Changsheng regarding this matter,


    rather, Lu Yuanzhong felt that the initiative had always seemed to be in Ling Zixiao¡¯s hands.


    Ling Zixiao knew of Lu Changsheng¡¯s plan to establish a Clan and took the initiative to manage these matters.


    If Lu Miaoge was completely in the dark, it would imply that she was less significant than Ling Zixiao.


    Now that they heard how much preparation Lu Changsheng had made for Lu Miaoge and how much he had considered for the Lu Family, they were instantly reassured.


    ¡°Miaoge, now that you¡¯ve broken through to Foundation Establishment, what are your plans?¡±


    Lu Yuanding looked at his daughter and asked.


    One of the main reasons the Lu Family agreed to marry Lu Miaoge to Lu Changsheng was because this son-in-law took root in Qingzhu Mountain.


    Now that Lu Changsheng was establishing his own Clan, it was reasonable for Lu Miaoge to go to Bi Lake Mountain if she wished.


    ¡°Father, Changsheng had already discussed this with me a while ago, I will temporarily preside over Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Besides, we are only a few thousand miles away from the two Houses now, and we can easily come and go between them for any matter.¡±


    Lu Miaoge gently spoke, clearly understanding the implication of her father¡¯s words.


    Currently, the Lu Family Ancestor, Lu Yuanzhong, was suffering from corpse poison in his organs, with his life hanging by a thread and in extremely poor condition.


    Now that she had broken through to Foundation Establishment, naturally, the Family hoped she would become the Lu Family Ancestor of Qingzhu Mountain, stationed there.


    Initially, when Lu Changsheng mentioned establishing his own Clan, she had been torn about this issue.


    After all, Qingzhu Mountain was where she was born and raised.


    And Lu Changsheng was her current family.


    She could not let go of either Qingzhu Mountain or Lu Changsheng.


    Fortunately, Lu Changsheng was very thoughtful and did not put her in a difficult position.


    Stating that the Family he would establish in the future would not be too far, convenient for travel between both sides.


    Now, Lu Changsheng had established the Family on Bi Lake Mountain.


    Being only a few thousand miles away from each other, it was very convenient to travel back and forth.


    ¡°Uncle, I have previously modified the Cultivation Technique Changsheng gave me.¡±


    ¡°Its Mana has healing effects, which might help with your injuries.¡±


    Lu Miaoge did not dwell on this topic and spoke to Lu Yuanzhong.


    Now that she had broken through to Foundation Establishment, her Mana could condense Taiyi True Water, which had the effect of healing wounds and reviving with miraculous hands.


    ¡°The Cultivation Technique given by Changsheng?¡±


    Both Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Yuanding nodded slightly at her words.


    From the spiritual energy phenomenon during Lu Miaoge¡¯s Foundation Establishment breakthrough and the changes after her breakthrough, they roughly guessed that Lu Miaoge had modified some other Cultivation Technique.


    Because, only certain rare heavenly and earthly treasures, or top-tier Cultivation Techniques, can cause such a transformation and transcendence in a person.


    ¡°Alright, Miaoge, I¡¯m troubling you.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong said.


    Since his niece had offered, he naturally would not refuse.


    ¡°Taiyi True Water!¡±


    Lu Miaoge channeled her Mana, placing her right hand, which radiated an azure halo, in front of Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s chest.


    Infusing the condensed ¡®Taiyi True Water¡¯ to nourish Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s internal organs.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s face was momentarily stunned, surprised in his eyes.


    Through this Taiyi True Water, he instantly sensed that the Mana of Lu Miaoge, who stood before him, was even more formidable than his own as the second-level Foundation Establishment Lu Family Ancestor!


    Amazed, he wondered what level of Cultivation Technique Lu Changsheng had given to Lu Miaoge, what type of Dao Foundation she had condensed!


    To think that she was so powerful and remarkable as soon as she had broken through the Foundation Establishment Stage!


    As the ¡®Taiyi True Water¡¯ seeped into his body, he immediately felt his internal organs being nourished, slightly tingling.


    The organs that had been eroded by corpse poison, which he could only maintain by his own Mana, now felt an unprecedented ease.

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    After a moment,¡°Uncle, how do you feel?¡±


    Lu Miaoge released her hands, a fine sheen of sweat like delicate pearls forming on her fair, jade-like forehead.


    Although she had made a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment,


    condensing the Taiyi True Water to heal others significantly drained her mana.


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    In just a short while, it consumed most of her mana.


    If she continued, it could harm her own vitality.


    ¡°Much better, Miaoge, thanks for your hard work!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong voiced his gratitude to Lu Miaoge.


    His internal organs had significantly relieved.


    If he could be treated like this once a month, living several more decades wouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    ¡°Good, good, good, today is truly a day of double, no, triple happiness, we must celebrate properly!¡±


    Lu Yuanding, hearing this, laughed heartily.


    Today, his daughter had made breakthrough in Foundation Establishment!


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    And his brother¡¯s condition was alleviated by his daughter¡¯s treatment, which meant he could live for many more years¡ªa cause for celebration indeed!


    Adding in Lu Changsheng establishing Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family,


    it was indeed triple happiness!


    ¡°Indeed, we should celebrate properly!¡±


    ¡°However, about my condition, there¡¯s no need to reveal it to others.¡±


    ¡°Now that Miaoge has made her breakthrough, and my condition has improved, people will instantly suspect it¡¯s related to Miaoge and Changsheng.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s a saying, ¡®The outstanding tree in the forest will be blown down by the wind.¡¯ Changsheng¡¯s killing of the Yu Family¡¯s three Foundation Establishment Cultivators and establishing Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family has put him in the limelight.¡±


    ¡°If we spread too much news, it might bring unnecessary trouble to Changsheng.¡± S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Yuanzhong took a deep breath and spoke.


    ¡°You¡¯re right, Changsheng is currently drawing a lot of attention. Many families and powers must be watching him, so we should keep a low profile.¡±


    Lu Yuanding nodded and spoke gravely.


    Lu Changsheng had been back from his Foundation Establishment for just over a year, and he had already killed three people from the Yu Family and seized Blue Lake Mountain to establish his own family. ????¦¡N?B§§?


    Many people were aware of the situation at Qing Zhu Mountain.


    They could likely guess that Lu Miaoge¡¯s Foundation Establishment had something to do with Lu Changsheng.


    Under these circumstances, spreading too much spectacular news could add trouble to Lu Changsheng¡¯s plate.


    After all, in the Cultivation World, there were always individuals coveting others¡¯ opportunities.


    After chatting for a while, they announced to the family that Lu Miaoge had broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    Instantly, the entirety of Qing Zhu Mountain bubbled with excitement and celebration.


    ¡­


    Blue Lake Mountain.


    Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao were preparing to head to Qing Zhu Mountain to bring Lu Miaoyun and his other wives and children over.


    At that moment, he received a letter from his son, Lu Xianzhi, saying that Ancestor Zheng from Wugong Ridge Zheng Family had come to visit.


    Lu Changsheng had a significant impression of this Ancestor Zheng.


    During his own Second Rank Talisman Master ceremony, Ancestor Zheng had personally offered a direct descendant with a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root as a concubine to him.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go take a look.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Ling Zixiao.


    He then headed to the mountain gate.


    ¡°Ancestor Zheng.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised to see Ancestor Zheng from the Zheng Family outside the formation, his white hair showing signs of age, his face withered and shrouded with the aura of twilight.


    Four years ago, although the man was old, he hadn¡¯t been in such a state.


    A Foundation Establishment Cultivator who had aged so much was likely to have only a few years left to live.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, I hope you won¡¯t take offense at my sudden visit today,¡±


    Ancestor Zheng, his face wrinkled, a slight ingratiating smile on his face, said as he clasped his hands in a greeting.


    ¡°Heh, Ancestor Zheng¡¯s visit graces us greatly, please come in.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, having a hunch about the reason for Ancestor Zheng¡¯s visit, invited him inside.


    In the past, the Zheng Family had a good relationship with the Chen Family.


    But since Red Leaf Valley Chen Family was destroyed, and Ancestor Zheng¡¯s lifespan was waning, seeing no succession for his family, he chose to depend on Blue Lake Mountain Yu Family.


    Now, with Blue Lake Mountain changing hands and the Yu Family gone, Ancestor Zheng naturally had to reconsider his position.


    Inside a grand hall, Lu Changsheng took out some Spiritual Tea from his Storage Bag to entertain Ancestor Zheng.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, I won¡¯t beat around the bush.¡±


    ¡°You must be aware of my Zheng Family¡¯s situation¡­¡±


    Ancestor Zheng made a bit of small talk, then got straight to the point, describing his family¡¯s predicament.


    He expressed that his own life wouldn¡¯t last much longer, with only a few years left at most.


    The only thing he couldn¡¯t let go of after death was the future of his family¡¯s descendants.


    Therefore, he was willing to submit to Blue Lake Mountain, asking for its protection and offering three-tenths of Wugong Ridge¡¯s profits to Blue Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Ancestor Zheng, you jest. Our families are within sight of each other and should support one another as equals; there¡¯s no talk of submission.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately voiced his refusal.


    He had discussed with Ling Zixiao recently,


    knowing that after killing the three Yu Family Foundation Establishment Cultivators and taking over Blue Lake Mountain, he had become the center of attention, watched by many.


    If he were to now accept the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family as a vassal, it would completely put him in the spotlight.


    Moreover, his family understood their own affairs.


    With over a hundred children in the growth stage,


    the entire family relied solely on him to oversee everything.


    Under these circumstances, where would he find the time and energy to worry about other families?


    Accepting the Zheng Family as a vassal would mean more income from tributes and easier future marital connections, but the disadvantages far outweighed the benefits.


    Lu Changsheng was very clear about what his family needed: to keep a low profile and grow steadily.


    With the system by his side, all he needed to do was peacefully cultivate his land, plant trees, raise fish, and take care of his children.


    Then, gradually, he would make a name for himself as ¡®Master Lu, the unparalleled expert of pills and talismans,¡¯ and build the Puppet Factory he envisioned.


    In the future, his family wouldn¡¯t lack income and needn¡¯t get involved in trouble.


    Hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s refusal, a shadow of gloom flickered across Ancestor Zheng¡¯s eyes.


    He sipped his tea lightly and smiled, ¡°Lu Daoist, my Zheng Family has a girl named Zheng Xiuyun¡­¡±


    ¡°Ancestor Zheng, if it¡¯s about taking her as a concubine, I might agree to this marriage proposal.¡±


    ¡°But if you¡¯re proposing her as a wife, I must apologize.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, after hearing Ancestor Zheng¡¯s proposition to marry a Zheng Family girl with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root to him as his wife, meditated briefly before responding.

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    The situation of the Zheng Family nowadays, it would be better to sell Wugong Ridge.With a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, sent to Qingyun Sect, fully supported, she might as well not be able to establish her foundation.


    Yet they chose to marry such a family genius to oneself as a wife.


    With a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, Lu Changsheng was naturally very pleased.


    But he still spoke out to refuse.


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    In his view, once she became his wife, she would carry a certain significance!


    In the future, should the Zheng Family face crisis, should he help or not?


    If he didn¡¯t help, it would seem too heartless of him, affecting his reputation.


    If he did help, then he would be asking for trouble, what difference would it be from the previous vassalage?


    ¡°Alas, the old man has caused disturbance and been presumptuous¡­¡±


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng decisively refused, Ancestor Zheng heaved a deep sigh and stood up to take his leave.


    As for being a vassal and marrying off a daughter, he roughly understood Lu Changsheng¡¯s attitude.


    The latter did not wish to entangle himself in too many troublesome matters now.


    At most, he would remember the favor of marrying his daughter as a concubine and offer a little help.


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    ¡°Ancestor Zheng, take care.¡±


    Lu Changsheng called out to see him off.


    As he reached the mountain gate, Lu Changsheng looked at the old man before him with white hair, a withered face, and a slightly hunched figure, and sighed, ¡°Ancestor, you have devoted yourself wholeheartedly to the family; that is the family¡¯s fortune, but descendants have their own luck.¡±


    ¡°Sigh, the younger generation in the family is unworthy; the old man really cannot rest assured, and moreover, how can we casually abandon the ancestral enterprise? I have made Lu Daoist laugh.¡±


    Ancestor Zheng paused slightly when he heard this, and a bitter smile appeared on his face as he sighed.


    Then he piloted a Spirit Boat and left Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Alas.¡±


    Watching Ancestor Zheng leave, Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    After speaking with Ling Zixiao, he rode the purple shuttle to Qingzhu Mountain to pick up Lu Miaoyun and the others.


    ¡­


    Half a day later.


    Lu Changsheng arrived at Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Great Elder!¡±


    ¡°Great Elder!¡±


    ¡°Uncle!¡±


    The disciples of the Lu Family looked at Lu Changsheng with eyes full of respect and awe.


    After all, today¡¯s Lu Changsheng was no longer simply the Great Elder of Qingzhu Mountain.


    He was the Lord of Bi Lake Mountain who had single-handedly killed three Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators!


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, facing these greetings, nodded gently with a warm expression.


    Coming home naturally brought about a bustling and lively atmosphere.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, Huanhuan, Bi Lake Mountain still lacks a few main wives, would you be willing to come with me to Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said to Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The other concubines and maids were naturally needless to mention.


    But Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan, after all, were raised on Qingzhu Mountain, they were his wives.


    Thus, he would still ask them, showing respect for his wives.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er will follow husband¡¯s arrangements.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go, I have never been to Bi Lake Mountain!¡±


    The two women said.


    One gentle and compliant.


    The other full of eagerness.


    ¡°Good, you two get ready, we will return to Bi Lake Mountain later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and spoke gently.


    Then he told the other wives and children in the family about this matter.


    He prepared to send the wives and children of the family to Bi Lake Mountain in two trips.


    After arranging the family affairs, Lu Changsheng learned that Lu Miaoge had made her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment and went to the back mountain cave abode. ???????¦¢??


    ¡°Sister Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng arrived at the peaceful and elegant cave abode.


    He immediately saw Lu Miaoge, exceptionally beautiful with an ethereal temperament, wearing white that surpassed snow, like a secluded orchid or a snow lotus of the heavenly mountains.


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised by the change in Lu Miaoge.


    He did not expect that a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment would cause such a noticeable change in her.


    It was comparable to several years of his own cultivation of the Immortal Beauty Technique.


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯re back.¡±


    Lu Miaoge opened her sparkling beautiful eyes and looked at Lu Changsheng, her clear and stunning face involuntarily bursting into a happy smile.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, congratulations on your Foundation Establishment breakthrough!¡±


    Lu Changsheng stepped forward and held Lu Miaoge¡¯s slender hand, laughing as he spoke.


    No matter the changes, she was still his wife, and her hand was as soft as ever.


    ¡°Thanks to you, Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Miaoge spoke softly, her beautiful eyes filled with starlight reflecting his figure.


    After experiencing the breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, she clearly realized its difficulty.


    If it were a normal situation, without the Foundation Establishment Elixir, the Taiyi Dao Seed, her chances of breaking through to Foundation Establishment would be minuscule.


    Even if she were lucky enough to succeed, the Dao Foundation she could condense would likely be cracked or deficient.


    It would not be as achievable as it is now!


    ¡°We are husband and wife; why say such things.¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed.


    Afterward, the two expressed their longing and deep feelings for each other.


    Later.


    Lu Changsheng stated that he planned to bring all the wives and children of the family to Bi Lake Mountain this time.


    He asked Lu Miaoge what her plans were for the future.


    ¡°Since it¡¯s all settled, I naturally have to go over there and have a look.¡±


    ¡°However, given the current situation of our ancestor, I still need to stay here.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, our family is hosting a banquet in half a month to celebrate.¡±


    Lu Miaoge spoke in a soft, gentle voice, like water.


    ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll go to Bi Lake Mountain for a look first.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll come back when it¡¯s time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said upon hearing this.


    When the Lu Family held a banquet for Lu Miaoge, of course, he would participate.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Miaoge replied softly.


    ¡°By the way, Sister Miaoge, how effective is the Taiyi True Water?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired about the Taiyi True Water.


    Though he completely understood this cultivation technique through the system inheritance, he wasn¡¯t sure about the specific effects.


    After all, it also related to the Mana and Dao Foundation conditions of each individual.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge placed her delicate hand on Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest, channeled her Mana, and was enveloped by an azure halo.


    ¡°Is this the Taiyi True Water then?¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt the Taiyi True Water permeating his chest.


    He only sensed a very comfortable feeling throughout his body, a warm current flowing, his spirit being restored.


    ¡°You have no injuries and your Mana and roots are incredibly robust, so the Taiyi True Water doesn¡¯t have any obvious effect on you.¡±

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    ¡°Previously, I used Taiyi True Water to treat the old ancestor¡¯s injuries, and it had a noticeable effect,¡±Lu Miaoge said softly.


    ¡°I have examined the old ancestor¡¯s injuries before. My Sword Qi can remove the corpse poison from him, but since the poison has entered his organs, causing severe decay, I dare not detoxify him rashly.¡±


    ¡°If the old ancestor¡¯s organs are much recovered, I could attempt to detoxify him then,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said when he heard this.


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    He had previously checked Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s condition.


    Because the corpse poison had deeply corroded the organs, he dared not use Seven Luminaries Sword Qi to detoxify him.


    ¡°Hmm,¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded lightly when she heard this.


    ¡°By the way, Sister Miaoge, you¡¯ll also need to see to Zi Xiao when the time comes.¡±


    ¡°Previously, when Zi Xiao broke the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation, she overexerted her mana, causing her meridians and Dantian to suffer no small damage,¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued.


    ¡°Okay,¡±


    Lu Miaoge responded in a gentle voice.


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    After a tender moment with Lu Miaoge, Lu Changsheng went to visit Lu Yuanding, intending to take his wife, concubines, and children to Bi Lake Mountain.


    During the family banquet, he, along with Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and Lu Miaoyun, would come over.


    At the same time, he said that the Formation of Bi Lake Mountain needed to be rearranged, and that some Array Masters would be needed for the task, hoping that the Lu Family could help arrange it.


    After all, rearranging a family¡¯s Great Formation was a massive undertaking, not something one person could complete in a short amount of time.


    Especially since Ling Zixiao was currently in a weakened state, some Array Masters would be needed to assist with the arrangement.


    ¡°Okay, Changsheng, leave these matters to me, and I¡¯ll arrange them for you,¡±


    Lu Yuanding immediately replied when he heard this.


    Over the many years, although the Lu Family didn¡¯t have any Advanced Level Array Masters, they still knew quite a few.


    After assigning all his tasks, Lu Changsheng remembered he had yet to pay a visit to the Fourth Elder.


    Immediately, he called for Lu Miaoyun and, with his daughter Lu Yu, went to visit the Fourth Elder.


    ¡°Changsheng, Qingzhu Mountain will always be your home. Come back and visit whenever you have time,¡±


    The Fourth Elder said, clasping Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand with an aged but loving expression.


    ¡°Of course, Grandma, you¡¯re welcome to visit Bi Lake Mountain anytime,¡±


    ¡°By the way, Grandma, please keep this Lifespan Extension Pill. With this, your health will improve, and you can travel between here and there often,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said upon hearing the old woman¡¯s words, taking out the Lifespan Extension Pill from the Storage Bag.


    Originally, he had asked his children to give the Fourth Elder the Lifespan Extension Pill.


    But the old person insisted on not accepting it and asked Lu Changsheng to keep it for himself.


    ¡°Since it represents your heartfelt gesture, Grandma will accept it,¡±


    The Fourth Elder looked at the Lifespan Extension Pill in front of her and, seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s sincere face, felt greatly relieved in her heart.


    She had previously refused to accept the Lifespan Extension Pill because she felt it was a waste for her to use it.


    Now, seeing the way Lu Changsheng conducted himself, it was clear that he had a great opportunity ahead and would not miss the pill.


    If she were to refuse again, it would seem as though she was being overly delicate.


    ¡°Grandma, this is Daddy¡¯s intention; you should have accepted it long ago,¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve always refused, and Daddy even said that my brother and I were useless, incapable of doing even this simple task,¡±


    Lu Yu, standing beside her, pouted and acted spoiled while holding on to the Fourth Elder¡¯s arm.


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s Grandma¡¯s fault for letting my little Yu feel wronged,¡±


    The Fourth Elder said, patting the girl¡¯s head after hearing her words.


    ¡°Hehe, the little girl has learned how to complain,¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed and lightly flicked his daughter¡¯s forehead upon hearing this.


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    The comment caused the girl to cover her forehead with both hands, looking aggrieved as she turned to the Fourth Elder for comfort.


    ¡°Grandma, I heard that in the waters of Bi Shui Lake at Bi Lake Mountain, nearly every ten years, a dragon carp emerges,¡±


    ¡°When I catch the dragon carp in a few years, you mustn¡¯t be polite with me,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as he saw the old woman accepting the Lifespan Extension Pill, continuing the conversation.


    ¡°Good, good, good, then I¡¯ll count on Changsheng¡¯s fortune to let Grandma taste it too,¡±


    The Fourth Elder smiled broadly upon hearing this.


    ¡°Daddy, I want to eat it too,¡±


    The nearby Lu Yu suddenly got excited when she heard about the dragon carp and looked at her father.


    ¡°Eat, eat, eat; there¡¯s enough for everyone,¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted the little girl¡¯s head and said with a laugh,


    Wondering just how big the dragon carps in Bi Lake Mountain were.


    If they were similar in size to the red-blooded carps, given how many people there were in the family, they might not even get an equal share of the soup. ???§°£Â§§????


    After visiting the Fourth Elder and as the sky darkened, Lu Changsheng stayed at Qingzhu Mountain for one night.


    The next day, he led his throng of wives, concubines, and children in grand procession towards Bi Lake Mountain.


    Meanwhile,


    A middle-aged man dressed in a black brocade robe, with a dark and slightly rigid face, arrived outside a valley built along a river.


    ¡°Xiao Jing Mountain,¡±


    ¡°It is said that the people from the Yu Family of Bi Lake Mountain were previously driven here by Lu Changsheng,¡±


    ¡°Indeed, this is what the ¡®righteous path¡¯ looks like¡ªalways concerned with keeping up appearances,¡±


    The man in the black robe looked at Xiao Jing Mountain, sneering, his eyes flickering with a hint of crimson.


    Then he turned into a wisp of black mist and flew towards Xiao Jing Mountain.

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    Yu Ninghu, looking somewhat fatigued, returned to his cave dwelling.In recent days, not only did he have to pacify the clan members who relocated to Xiao Jing Mountain, but he also had to stabilize the clan members outside, truly exhausting both mind and body.


    Moreover, whenever he sat down to cultivate, the death of his family¡¯s elder would always emerge in his mind; thinking of the state of his family¡¯s spiritual land, he felt that he had let down his ancestors.


    He knew that if this continued for a long time, his mental state would inevitably be affected, and he might even succumb to the invasion of a Heart Demon.


    But even being aware of that, he couldn¡¯t let go.


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    This Xiao Jing Mountain was only a first-grade middle-grade Spirit Vein with sparse Spiritual Energy, hardly sufficient for his cultivation.


    If he cultivated daily, absorbing Spiritual Energy, it would severely impact the cultivation of the clan¡¯s younger generation.


    And he and his family were to be trapped here for ten years!


    In these ten years, his path of cultivation would be all but destroyed!


    If this continued, how could his family possibly hope for revenge!


    Moreover, he was well aware that these ten years were merely Lu Changsheng¡¯s delaying tactic.


    The reason the other party did not kill him or act against his family was just to save face.


    It was to allow his kin, who were outside, to smoothly take over the family¡¯s businesses.


    Once the other party stabilized the situation and was free to act, they might very well move against his family.


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    And even though he was conscious of all these issues, there was nothing he could do.


    A second-rank Spiritual Contract, an oath bound by a Heart Demon, while it might not lead to death, the backlash could cause one to fall from Foundation Establishment back to Qi Refinement.


    What¡¯s more, Lu Changsheng made the Ji Family a vassal; some of them continue to stay here, keeping an eye on his family.


    Any abnormality from his family would immediately be reported to Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    Thinking of these matters, Yu Ninghu once again couldn¡¯t help feeling restless.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Just as he walked into the cave dwelling, Yu Ninghu saw the twisted shadows on the ground and suddenly sensed something was wrong.


    The next moment.


    ¡°Swoosh!¡±


    A black shadow appeared, instantly reaching in front of Yu Ninghu.


    The speed was incredibly fast, and within the confined cave dwelling, Yu Ninghu had no chance to avoid it; he could only circulate his mana and hastily form a protective mana shield. ?????????¨®??????


    ¡°Bang!!!¡±


    The black shadow shattered Yu Ninghu¡¯s mana shield with a strike to the chest, causing his body to fold, coughing up fresh blood, and his whole body felt numb.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    At the same time, several pitch-black chains appeared, piercing and binding Yu Ninghu¡¯s limbs.


    ¡°Who are you?¡±


    Yu Ninghu looked at the middle-aged man in a black brocade robe in front of him, pupils shrinking, bound and unable to move, and asked.


    ¡°Heh heh.¡±


    The man in the black robe revealed a ferocious smile and stuffed a grey-black meatball into his mouth.


    ¡°Ah¡ª¡±


    Yu Ninghu immediately screamed out, feeling a force corroding his flesh.


    ¡°Capture Soul!¡±


    The black-robed man grabbed Yu Ninghu¡¯s head, his dark eyes glinting with a crimson luster.


    Looking at Yu Ninghu, whose facial complexion was turning cyanotic and eyes were dull, he said, ¡°Tell me about Lu Changsheng, and about what happened at Bi Lake Mountain that day.¡±


    ¡°Lu Changsheng is from Qing Zhu Mountain¡­¡±


    Upon hearing the name of Lu Changsheng, Yu Ninghu showed a hint of agitation.


    Then, without any emotion, he started recounting everything about Lu Changsheng, and the situation at Bi Lake Mountain that day.


    ¡°You¡¯re saying, this Lu Changsheng, aside from Talismans, has no particularities in terms of cultivation strength?¡±


    The man in the black robe stroked his chin as he listened.


    ¡°Correct. On that day, Lu Changsheng breaking the Formation showed nothing out of the ordinary.¡±


    ¡°It was entirely because our family¡¯s Formation Token was obtained by Lu Changsheng, allowing that Array Master to use it to break the Formation and shake our family¡¯s Mountain Protection Array.¡±


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    Yu Ninghu¡¯s expression was blank as he said this.


    ¡°And what about this Array Master called Ling Zixiao? What¡¯s her level of cultivation strength like?¡±


    The man in the black robe, with a dark face and somber eyes, continued to inquire.


    ¡°That woman should also be at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, but I suspect that she is injured.¡±


    ¡°One, her complexion doesn¡¯t look too good.¡±


    ¡°Also, after breaking the Formation and entering Bi Lake Mountain, she has been shutting herself away and didn¡¯t come out.¡±


    ¡°After she did come out, her complexion seemed even worse.¡±


    Yu Ninghu spoke out.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    The man in the black robe nodded upon hearing this.


    ¡°It seems just as the rumors say, this Lu Changsheng has encountered a great opportunity, obtaining a top-tier Talisman Path inheritance and numerous heavenly treasures and Foundation Establishment Elixirs.¡±


    ¡°However, this art of Talisman Formation really is difficult to deal with. Unless it¡¯s a one-shot kill, no one knows how many Talismans he still has in hand.¡±


    The man in the black robe muttered to himself, his eyes dark and lusterless.


    He then turned to Yu Ninghu and said, ¡°I remember that new families have to go to Qingyun Sect to register and file records, don¡¯t they?¡±


    ¡°Qingyun Sect does have such a regulation.¡±


    ¡°Within their jurisdiction, all Cultivation families that are established must go to Qingyun Sect to register and file records promptly, and give tribute every year.¡±


    Yu Ninghu spoke without expression, enunciating each word.


    ¡°As long as we wait for this Lu Changsheng to go to Qingyun Sect, I can take the opportunity to sneak into Bi Lake Mountain and capture Ling Zixiao.¡±


    ¡°By then, I would be able to peer into Lu Changsheng¡¯s opportunities and secrets through her and take the opportunity to capture Lu Changsheng.¡±


    The man in the black robe¡¯s dark eyes glinted crimson, and he sneered.


    ¡°Wake up!¡±


    Afterward, he looked at Yu Ninghu and snapped his fingers.


    ¡°This¡­..¡±


    Yu Ninghu, with a blank expression, came back to his senses and his eyes immediately filled with an expression of terror.


    Although he had been in a dazed, unconscious state just a moment ago, he retained a rough memory of it.


    He hadn¡¯t expected to have just escaped the wolf¡¯s den to enter the tiger¡¯s mouth.


    The man before him was clearly a Demon Cultivator.


    Because of the commotion caused by Lu Changsheng, he had set his sights on Lu Changsheng¡¯s fortune.


    He wanted to use his family to usurp Lu Changsheng¡¯s opportunity.


    While he would certainly be willing to do this,


    fearing that if he colluded with a Demon Cultivator, the Qingyun Sect might issue a warrant for his family¡¯s extermination.


    ¡°You have my corpse seed inside you, so don¡¯t even think about breaking free.¡±

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    ¡°`¡°As long as you do a good job for me, you won¡¯t lack benefits,¡± he said.


    ¡°After I deal with Lu Changsheng, your family can take the opportunity to take back Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    The man in the black robe revealed a sinister smile, patted Yu Ninghu on the shoulder, and spoke aloud.


    After that, he transformed into a wisp of black mist and disappeared without a trace.


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    ¡°The Xiahou Family, or¡­¡±


    Watching the departing figure of the man in the black robe, Yu Ninghu stood still for a long time, his body rigid, his hands clenched into fists, and his face grim and ugly.


    He was considering whether to go to Qingyun Sect and report the other party.


    Qingyun Sect still had a bounty out for the Xiahou Family.


    But the thought of the other party¡¯s unfathomable disappearance, like a ghost, and the corpse seed planted within him.


    He feared that as soon as he set out to report to Qingyun Sect, he would face the other party¡¯s retaliation.


    At that time, the entire Yu Family would be unable to escape calamity.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    Yu Ninghu gnashed his teeth, his hands tightly clenched into fists, feeling a deep sense of powerlessness.


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    Initially, when the old ancestor died, he had to give up Bi Lake Mountain, the foundation of their family, to preserve it.


    Now, targeted by a demon cultivator, he was caught between a rock and a hard place, plunging his entire family into a life-or-death crisis.


    ¡°Now that I have no choice, instead of sitting here waiting to die, it¡¯s better to fight with all my might. As long as I can get revenge and break the situation, what does it matter if I join the Demon Path¡­¡±


    Yu Ninghu¡¯s face turned grim, his pupils clouded with darkness.


    ¡­


    It took three days for Lu Changsheng to bring all his wives, concubines, and children to Bi Lake Mountain.


    Currently, Bi Lake Mountain felt vast and empty to the people of the Lu Family, so they all moved into Bi Yun Peak.


    Relocating to a new home, these wives, concubines, and children were all incredibly happy, choosing their own houses and courtyards, repairing and redecorating them.


    The ¡®Jinyang Hall¡¯ at the top of Bi Yun Peak was also renamed ¡®Changsheng Hall¡¯ by Lu Changsheng, who had it simply refurbished.


    He planned to redesign it according to his taste when he found time.


    At this moment, inside Changsheng Hall.


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s face was pale as she lay on a white jade bed.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge were sitting by her side.


    Then, Lu Miaoge stretched out her fair hand, surrounded by a deep blue halo, and placed it on Ling Zixiao¡¯s lower abdomen.


    Using the ¡°Taiyi True Water,¡± she was treating and nourishing Ling Zixiao¡¯s withered meridians and Dantian.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    The reclining Ling Zixiao immediately felt an infinitely vital warm current seeping into her Dantian.


    Her withered and fragile Dantian felt like a parched branch receiving nourishment, starting to sprout new life.


    After a while.


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s forehead was dotted with fine beads of sweat, and she gently withdrew her hand, exhaling softly.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, how do you feel?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, watching the scene unfold, asked.


    ¡°Under the Taiyi True Water, I feel like my Dantian is being revitalized.¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s pallid and graceful face brightened with joy.


    To treat and regulate the meridians and Dantian is extremely difficult.


    It can only rely on treasured elixirs for gradual nourishment over time.


    Moreover, her meridians and Dantian were shriveled and fragile due to the long-term scorching of the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy.


    Unless aided by a Third Rank healing holy medicine or some precious natural treasures, there would be hardly any effect.


    But now, the ¡°Taiyi True Water¡± condensed by Lu Miaoge¡¯s mana was apparently nourishing her Dantian significantly.


    She felt that as long as she refrained from using her mana carelessly and continued to be nourished in this way, she might have a chance to recover in about ten years! ???????????¦¥????


    To cultivators, ten years might sound long, but it¡¯s not that much.


    Especially for someone like Ling Zixiao, who could see hope!


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng would also warm and nourish her physical Dao Foundation and meridians and Dantian on regular days.


    Once her meridians and Dantian had recovered to a certain extent, she could start re-cultivating and healing on her own.


    So, this period would be significantly shortened.


    ¡°Miaoge, thank you for your hard work.¡±


    Ling Zixiao sat up slightly and thanked Lu Miaoge, who was sitting beside her.


    She could see that such treatment was quite draining for Lu Miaoge and considerably hindered her cultivation.


    ¡°Sister Zi Xiao, you¡¯re too kind.¡±


    Lu Miaoge gently wiped away the sweat and responded with a soft and gentle laugh.


    ¡°What a transformation in such a short time.¡±


    Looking at Lu Miaoge, whose appearance was pure, ethereal, and tranquil as water, Ling Zixiao was astonished.


    She wondered what Lu Changsheng had done or what cultivation technique he had taught Lu Miaoge.


    Such that after her breakthrough, she experienced such a remarkable change.


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    Ling Zixiao thought to herself.


    From the Taiyi True Water treatment just now, she could sense that Lu Miaoge¡¯s foundation was very solid.


    There was a breath in her mana that was natural, capable of nurturing all things, and cleansing impurities.


    She guessed that the cultivation technique practiced by Lu Miaoge was at least a Peripheral Sect Level technique.


    Or even one of the Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques!


    Only then could Lu Miaoge have such an astonishing change in a short time.


    Otherwise, based on their previous interactions, her understanding of Lu Miaoge as a daughter of a small family was that without a significant opportunity, reaching the Foundation Establishment might be as far as she could go in her life.


    ¡°It¡¯s good that it¡¯s useful.¡±


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I¡¯ll have to trouble you with Zi Xiao from now on.¡±


    Lu Changsheng responded with a smile upon hearing this.


    ¡°We¡¯re all family, what¡¯s the trouble?¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s voice was gentle and harmonious, as tranquil as water.


    Ever since she began cultivating the Water of Virtue Technique, she had become more peaceful and natural.


    ¡°Family, huh.¡±


    Ling Zixiao murmured to herself upon hearing this.


    Her pale and graceful face bloomed into a smile, bright and captivating.


    ¡°By the way, Sister Miaoge, take these Harmonizing Energy Elixirs and Origin Nurturing Elixirs.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng seemed to remember something and took out several small containers from his storage bag.


    Back in Jiuxiao Immortal City, he had crafted quite a few Foundation Establishment stage elixir medicines to increase his cultivation level.

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    But before he had a chance to use them, he had already broken through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.Although elixir medicines could still be consumed at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, their efficacy would relatively decrease.


    It would be better to give these elixir medicines to Lu Miaoge for cultivation.


    In this way, Lu Miaoge¡¯s cultivation wouldn¡¯t be too delayed while treating Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°So many elixir medicines?¡±


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    Lu Miaoge looked at all these bottles and jars with some surprise.


    She knew that Second Rank elixir medicines were very rare and not easy to buy on a regular basis.


    ¡°I had some fortune before and received an alchemy inheritance, and without realizing it, I became a Second Rank Alchemist.¡±


    ¡°All these elixir medicines were made by me, so feel free to use them.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a laugh.


    He disclosed his identity as a Second Rank Alchemist.


    He planned to gradually reveal his alchemy skills to the outside world.


    Therefore, he didn¡¯t keep it from Lu Miaoge any longer and directly told her about it.


    Although it was somewhat sudden,


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    considering the cultivation techniques and Foundation Establishment Elixirs previously, Lu Miaoge should have a certain capacity for acceptance.


    ¡°What, a Second Rank Alchemist?¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯re saying you¡¯ve become a Second Rank Alchemist, and you made these elixir medicines yourself?¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s face showed a look of shock and astonishment.


    Even though she knew her husband had many fortuitous encounters and secrets, and that he was even more impressive than she had imagined, she couldn¡¯t help but be amazed.


    After all, this was about being an Alchemist.


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    Lu Changsheng had actually become a Second Rank Alchemist without anyone noticing.


    This!


    This!


    This!


    This was truly astonishing.


    But thinking about Lu Changsheng¡¯s performance over the past year, she gradually came to terms with it.


    She felt that a Second Rank Alchemist seemed reasonable.


    After all, Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques, Perfect Foundation Base, and defeating three Foundation Establishment Cultivators each was more astounding than being a Second Rank Alchemist. ????§£¨¨????


    She was just surprised because she had a clear understanding of what a Second Rank Alchemist was.


    Techniques like Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques and Perfect Foundation Base had already surpassed her comprehension.


    ¡°Yes, Sister Miaoge, I never had the chance to tell you before,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said somewhat sheepishly.


    ¡°If you had told me before, I would have thought you were joking,¡±


    Lu Miaoge said softly, her beautiful eyes brimming with emotion.


    She understood revealing such incredible talent too early without the strength to back it up could attract trouble.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng would not have been believed to be a Second Rank Alchemist without demonstrating it to her in person.


    It looked as though she had thought of something and turned to Lu Changsheng: ¡°Changsheng, was your talisman-making skill already at the Second Rank a long time ago?¡±


    ¡°Not exactly a long time ago,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied sheepishly.


    ¡°Doesn¡¯t that mean when I was advising you on talisman making, you actually already knew how to do it, just pretending to be clueless?¡±


    Lu Miaoge said in a sweet voice.


    She thought about how earnestly she had advised Lu Changsheng on talisman making and exchanged experiences on the Talisman Path with him.


    Looking back on it now, it felt embarrassing.


    ¡°How could that be? I didn¡¯t know much when I was self-taught at the beginning,¡±


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for your guidance and advice back then, Sister Miaoge, how could I have made such fast progress in the Talisman Path?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, holding his wife¡¯s hand and laughing.


    ¡°Hmph.¡±


    Lu Miaoge let out a playful hum, not believing his words at all.


    She knew Lu Changsheng was just humoring her to make her happy.


    Ling Zixiao, watching this scene, felt somewhat amused,


    thinking that Lu Changsheng indeed kept his talents well hidden.


    But seeing the couple so intimately close, she felt a different kind of emotion stirring inside her.


    ¡°It¡¯s all my fault, I shouldn¡¯t have kept it from you all this time,¡±


    ¡°I will make it up to you now, and apologize properly,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as he embraced Lu Miaoge, pressing his lips tenderly against hers and speaking gently.


    He was prepared to try the dual cultivation of the Taiyi Shengshui Jue to see the effects of nourishing with the Origin Source.


    ¡°Mhm~¡±


    Lu Miaoge let out a sultry moan, her face incredibly flushed.


    She lightly punched Lu Changsheng, indicating that Ling Zixiao was still there.


    Ling Zixiao let out a light chuckle at the scene.


    Even though she wouldn¡¯t mind watching the intimate display,


    she could see that Lu Miaoge was relatively conservative by nature and stood up to leave the cave dwelling.


    As Ling Zixiao walked away, Lu Miaoge¡¯s tense body gradually relaxed.


    A moment later.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, begin cycling your cultivation technique!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said softly to Lu Miaoge.


    The two of them circulated their cultivation techniques,


    and under the intermingling of Yin and Yang Energies, a trace of Origin Source was gradually formed.


    Lu Changsheng tried to cycle his cultivation technique, letting this trace of Origin Source bathe his Dao Foundation.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t work, does it.¡±


    Seeing that this trace of Origin Source had no significant effect on his Dao Foundation, Lu Changsheng sighed softly.


    Knowing that his Dao Foundation was probably at a certain limit.


    ¡°Hmm, could the Yin Yang fish transformed from the Yin Yang Energies assimilate this trace of Origin Source?¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly thought that his Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base¡¯s Yin Yang Energies could devour the origin source of a spiritual body, thus transforming.


    So, could it digest this Origin Source as well?


    But since his Yin Yang Energies were still recovering from nourishing Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dao Foundation a few days before, he would have to try next time.


    Immediately, he and Lu Miaoge continued to operate their cultivation techniques, refining Lu Miaoge¡¯s Dao Foundation with this trace of Origin Source,


    which still had some effect on Lu Miaoge.


    If the two of them continuously engaged in dual cultivation, then it was likely Lu Miaoge¡¯s Dao Foundation could also undergo a transformation.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng inquired about the peculiarities of Lu Miaoge¡¯s Dao Foundation.


    A Perfect Foundation Base, besides being more robust than ordinary ones, also has certain characteristic benefits,


    like his own Dao Foundation¡¯s Yin Yang Energies.


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Dao Foundation enhances the absorption and refining speed of nature¡¯s spiritual energy.


    ¡°My Dao Foundation imbues my mana with grandeur and vastness, with a deep and long-lasting essence. With each breath, I can recover mana at a rate several times that of ordinary people,¡±


    Lu Miaoge said softly, describing the effect of her Dao Foundation.


    ¡°It¡¯s quite similar to what the ¡®Water of Virtue Technique¡¯ records,¡±

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    ¡°`¡°Although influenced by my Taiyi Dao Seed, and thus sharing more similarities, the cultivation technique essentially remains unchanged, except for the difference in the strength of the Dao Foundation¡¯s effects,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly upon hearing this, gaining a general understanding of Lu Miaoge¡¯s situation.


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    ¡°Tiao¡¯er, you¡¯ve done well. Married into the Lu Family for half a year and now carrying an heir,¡±


    ¡°This Superior Grade Magic Robe and three Supreme Talismans are your father-in-law¡¯s rewards.¡±


    That day, Lu Changsheng learned of some news.


    His son, Lu Xianzhi¡¯s wife, Xu Tiao¡¯er, was pregnant.


    As the first daughter-in-law of his own who possessed a Spiritual Root, he naturally wouldn¡¯t be stingy now that she was carrying a child.


    He generously awarded her.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Xu Tiao¡¯er was completely taken aback by such a generous reward.


    She came from a minor Qi Refinement family.


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    Although she was the legitimate daughter with decent conditions,


    she would only receive ten Spirit Stones a month.


    Now, just for being pregnant, her father-in-law bestowed upon her a Superior Grade Magic Robe and three Supreme Talismans, leaving her somewhat at a loss.


    A Superior Grade Magic Robe was worth six or seven hundred Spirit Stones.


    Plus, the three Supreme Talismans meant that this single gesture was valued at a thousand Spirit Stones.


    Such a generous act truly astounded her.


    ¡°Tiao¡¯er, this is your father-in-law¡¯s intention, you can accept it with peace of mind,¡±


    Lu Miaoyun, seeing this, stepped forward and said to Xu Tiao¡¯er.


    ¡°Thank you for my father-in-law¡¯s gracious gift!¡±


    Xu Tiao¡¯er then bent forward to express her gratitude.


    She had initially been sent by her father to serve Lu Changsheng as a maid.


    But, in the end, she married Lu Xianzhi and became his wife.


    Originally, she thought that with over a hundred children, and her husband just being a Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, he wouldn¡¯t be particularly favored or valued by Lu Changsheng. ????????¨§?


    However, after marrying into the Lu Family, she discovered that her father-in-law treated his children exceedingly well, beyond reproach.


    As his daughter-in-law, she now felt fortunate to benefit from this for the first time.


    ¡°Xianzhi, now that Tiao¡¯er is pregnant, you should take good care of her on a daily basis,¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to be so busy with affairs,¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke out.


    He understood his son¡¯s character very well.


    Although his Spiritual Root Talent was lacking, he was very serious about his work.


    When he asked him to learn Puppetry, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to mastering the Puppetry Technique.


    When he asked him to consider starting a family, he followed the family¡¯s arrangements.


    These days, as he had been tasked with overseeing family affairs and understanding Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s business, most of his time was consumed by these duties.


    ¡°Yes, Father, I understand,¡±


    Lu Xianzhi bowed immediately in response.


    ¡°Good,¡±


    Lu Changsheng gave a few more instructions to his son and then let him take Xu Tiao¡¯er away.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, regarding the family system, you should take the time to draft rules and regulations,¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng looked towards Lu Miaoyun and spoke.


    Today, Xu Tiao¡¯er¡¯s pregnancy made him realize that the family system needed refinement.


    Back in Qing Zhu Mountain, he was very casual.


    He let Lu Miaoyun manage and allocate the Red Leaf Valley cave dwelling, the Lu Family¡¯s hundred mu of Spirit Fields, and his own contribution points.


    The cultivation resources and Spirit Stones for the children¡¯s rearing were all approximate, without strict rules.


    Such an approach could work for a small household.


    But now that they had established a family, as the children grew up and started forming their own families, a set of rules and regulations was naturally necessary.


    ¡°Husband, can you take a look at this set of family rules and regulations from Qing Zhu Mountain?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoyun brought out the rules and regulations from Qing Zhu Mountain for Lu Changsheng to review.


    ¡°Raise the welfare and benefits for each person slightly,¡±


    ¡°Then, for female cultivators who marry into our Lu Family, they are now part of the Lu Family, and the treatment should be the same for everyone,¡±


    ¡°The same applies to those who marry into the family,¡±


    ¡°Furthermore, encourage childbirth, and as long as a child is born, there will be a reward,¡±


    ¡°If the child is found to have a Spiritual Root, grant an additional reward,¡±


    ¡°And until the child turns twenty, all expenses will be borne by the family,¡±


    After reviewing it, Lu Changsheng thought for a while and made several suggestions.


    ¡°`


    In his view, having children was essential, a tradition of his own family!


    However, he didn¡¯t want to rush marriages.


    But he would encourage and compensate for childbirth through rewards.


    After all, childbirth could certainly affect a cultivator¡¯s cultivation under certain conditions.


    This welfare policy was also intended to make female cultivators willing to marry into his family and have more children.


    Having said that, he added, ¡°Regarding the secular side, there should also be a general charter, but change the rewards a bit¡ªgiven in Spirit Rice, Spiritual Objects, and the like.¡±


    ¡°You can find out what the children want in this regard, and ask Sister Miaoge, Zi Xiao and the others for suggestions.¡±


    Lu Changsheng conveyed such sentiments.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll talk to Sister Miaoge, Sister Zi Xiao and the others later, and then ask the children what they would like,¡± Lu Miaoyun replied upon hearing this.


    She thought to herself how her husband had indeed not changed his fondness for children in any way, no matter what.


    Now that she was having fewer children, he was beginning to encourage the children to have more.


    ¡°By the way, Yun¡¯er, after the establishment of the clan ceremony¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up, expressing his plan to hold a wedding ceremony for Qu Zhenzhen and others after the clan establishment ceremony.


    This was a promise he had once made to Qu Zhenzhen, Lu Lanshu, and others.


    And he announced that he would elevate all the maids in the house to the status of concubines.


    Then, as for concubines, they would be classified into nine grades.


    Each grade would receive different treatment.


    For now, the gradation would start from the Ninth Grade. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In the future, promotions would be based on family contributions, children¡¯s accomplishments, and the honor brought by a son.


    He also wanted Lu Miaoyun not to do everything by herself.


    She could assign some duties to the junior concubines and maids in the house.


    Such as providing enlightenment education for the children, or cultivating Spirit Plants, growing Spiritual Medicine, rearing Spirit Fish, and so on.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Lu Miaoyun immediately nodded in agreement when she heard this.


    She knew that the current maids in the house had almost all given birth to five or six children for Lu Changsheng.


    Among these children, many possessed the Spiritual Root.


    Now that they were establishing their own family, Lu Changsheng was willing to give the children¡¯s mothers a status.


    Otherwise, constantly being referred to as maids would always sound somewhat unseemly.


    ¡°Oh, and Yun¡¯er, keep these cultivation techniques,¡± Lu Changsheng said as he handed the ¡°Purple True Solar Scripture,¡± ¡°Green Wood Sunfire Technique,¡± ¡°Sun Daylight Sword Scripture,¡± ¡°Lunar Solar Sword Scripture,¡± ¡°Venus Solar Sword Technique,¡± ¡°Jupiter Wood Sword Scripture,¡± ¡°Saturn Solar Sword Technique,¡± ¡°Mars Solar Sword Technique,¡± ¡°Earth Solar Sword Technique,¡± nine Exquisite Level Cultivation Methods, and five High Grade Cultivation Techniques to Lu Miaoyun to manage and assign to the children.


    Aside from Lu Ping¡¯an, the other children in the family were still practicing the Returning Origin Technique.


    Previously, he thought it was inconvenient to teach them but now that the family was established, Lu Changsheng naturally wouldn¡¯t keep hiding these techniques.


    As for the Peripheral Sect Level and Orthodox Level cultivation techniques, which greatly depended on one¡¯s insight, he would transmit them personally as he saw fit.


    ¡°So many cultivation techniques¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoyun was shocked to see these techniques.


    It was common knowledge that in the Cultivation World, the transmission of cultivation techniques was extremely rare and ordinary people rarely had a chance to obtain any such methods.


    Otherwise, Qingzhu Mountain wouldn¡¯t have just a few high-level techniques.


    ¡°Hehe, in the past, your husband came across some opportunities; these techniques will be the Lu Family¡¯s treasured cultivation methods in the future. Yun¡¯er, you must keep them well guarded,¡± he told her.


    ¡°If a child shows talent and insight, they can be allowed to practice these few manuals; if their insight is just average, they should practice the basic techniques.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was introducing these techniques to Lu Miaoyun.


    He indicated that if the wives and concubines in the family wanted to cultivate, they could also choose from these methods, and if they were unsure about which one to pick, they could consult Ling Zixiao for assistance.


    ¡°Hmm, don¡¯t worry, husband, Yun¡¯er will do her best!¡± Lu Miaoyun nodded vigorously.


    After all, Lu Changsheng entrusting so many cultivation methods to her spelled immense trust.


    It was known that a single technique often set the limit to a person¡¯s cultivation.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.


    The family banquet hosted by Qingzhu Mountain for Lu Miaoge was about to begin.


    Lu Changsheng accompanied Lu Miaoge, with Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Qu Zhenzhen in tow, to attend.


    The family banquet was very lively.


    Even though it was a family affair, mostly involving one¡¯s own people,


    There would still be family forces coming to deliver gifts and congratulations.


    Especially since the recent events at Bi Lake Mountain had brought Qingzhu Mountain into full limelight.


    Since establishing a family required registration with the Qingyun Sect within a month,


    Lu Changsheng, after the banquet, briefed Ling Zixiao and then set off for Qingyun Sect.

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    Three days later.¡°Qingyun Sect.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked into the distance at the Qingyun Sect surrounded by misty, continuous mountains, bathed in the rosy glow of dawn, and let out a breath.


    Since being rejected in the Immortal Sect¡¯s assessment at Qingyun Sect over twenty years ago, he had never returned.


    As a mortal back then, he found the sight of Qingyun Sect to be a wondrous fairyland that left him in awe.


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    Now, after so many years in the Cultivation World, having seen small families, marketplaces of all sizes, and Immortal Cities, Lu Changsheng truly grasped the grandeur and vastness of Qingyun Sect.


    Under the bright sunlight, a great formation resembling an upside-down bowl of white jade glass radiated thousands of rays of light and colorful auroras, enveloping dozens of mountain peaks within.


    One could vaguely see on the straight, towering peaks, the construction of palaces, pavilions, and terraces, and several waterfalls like jade dragons cascading from the mountaintops, majestic beyond words.


    In the deepest part of the mountains, shrouded in mists, there appeared to be a floating palace. Like a heavenly city, it inspired awe and a sense of invisible oppression, as if one was as insignificant as an ant.


    ¡°Most families and marketplaces use great formations to shroud and hide their internal details, making it hard to see clearly.¡±


    ¡°But Qingyun Sect openly displays theirs as a form of deterrence.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed with emotion.


    Afterward, steering his flying shuttle at a slower pace, he headed towards the gate of Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°Who goes there?¡±


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    At the gate of Qingyun Sect, two disciples guarding the mountain approached Lu Changsheng for questioning.


    They were both at the Qi Refinement stage, but seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s Foundation Establishment aura, they were fairly polite.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng here is planning to establish a family under Qingyun¡¯s jurisdiction and has come to the Supreme Sect to register and record.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, clasping his hands in a salute.


    ¡°Establishing a family, registering and recording?¡±


    Upon hearing this, the two disciples nodded, immediately requested Lu Changsheng to relay all the information for recording.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    ¡°Are you the senior Lu Changsheng who single-handedly killed three Foundation Establishment cultivators?¡±


    One of the disciples showed a surprised expression upon hearing Lu Changsheng mention Bi Lake Mountain.


    The news of Lu Changsheng¡¯s act of killing three members of the Yu Family and establishing himself at Bi Lake Mountain had caused quite a stir.


    Since Bi Lake Mountain was not too far from Qingyun Sect, this disciple had some knowledge about it.


    ¡°Indeed, it is I.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a smile.


    ¡°Alright, please wait patiently, Senior Lu, I will notify them immediately.¡±


    The Qingyun Sect disciple became even more courteous after hearing his words.


    After all, there are differences even among Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    Lu Changsheng clearly was no ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    Although they were disciples of an Immortal Sect, their future prospects of breaking through Foundation Establishment were not great.


    If they could make the acquaintance of such a figure and leave a good impression, who knows, it might be of help in the future.


    ¡°Thank you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out two Middle Grade Spirit Stones, giving a slight bow.


    He then inquired how long this kind of matter typically took.


    They responded that such matters were handled by the Record Hall.


    If the Record Elder was busy, it might take two or three days.


    If not busy, it could usually be done on the same day.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded, then waited calmly on the side.


    During the wait, he saw some disciples of Qingyun Sect going out or returning.


    He wondered if Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing were at the Sect.


    Although he didn¡¯t interact much with them,


    Since he was already at Qingyun Sect, he thought it proper to meet and catch up.


    And there was his brother-in-law, Xia Zhaoyang.


    His concubine, Xia Zhizue, had informed him that Xia Zhaoyang had made a breakthrough to the Energy Refinement Late Stage.


    ¡°After the registration is finished, I¡¯ll send a message for a reunion.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled softly, planning to first take care of the formalities.


    Meanwhile.


    At Xiaojing Mountain.


    Inside a cave dwelling.


    ¡°I¡¯ve received word that Lu Changsheng has already arrived at Qingyun Sect.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, as long as you cultivate the technique I gave you, this Second Rank Spiritual Contract will resolve by itself.¡±


    ¡°At worst, there¡¯d be a slight backlash, not enough to cause your Cultivation Realm to fall.¡±


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    The man in the black robe looked at Yu Ninghu before him with an eerie, rigid face and a smile, showing a ferocious and terrifying expression.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Yu Ninghu took a deep breath and responded in a low voice.


    He knew he had no other choice.


    The other party¡¯s words were not a discussion; they were a command.


    Moreover, ever since that day he was forced to ingest the Corpse Incarnation, he felt a change in his body and something beyond his control.


    ¡°Start the cultivation technique!¡±


    Seeing this, the man in the black robe slapped Yu Ninghu¡¯s back, his palm shrouded in black mist, making him start the cultivation technique.


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    Qingyun Sect.


    Caiyun Peak.


    In the steamy Spiritual Pool, a fairy with snow-white shoulders and hair like a waterfall was sitting and bathing.


    After a long while, Yun Wanshang opened her beautiful eyes and rose from the Spiritual Pool.


    Her wet, black hair attached to her back that was frosty as snow, hanging down to her full, snow-white waist.


    This sight highlighted the stark contrast between her delicate, sense-stirring skin and her lustrous, black hair.


    Her perfect, graceful body stood erect, plump where it should be and slim where it should be, with the crystalline water droplets sliding down her snow-white skin, emanating a pure and noble aura. ?¨¤????????


    Her slender and rounded legs, straight and long, gracefully stepped out of the Spiritual Pool.


    Her exquisitely shaped feet, fair as carved ivory or sculpted snow, had nails painted with rouge, looking moist and enticing.


    She lifted her hands delicately, slipped on a white tube top undergarment, slid her legs into pants as smooth as jade, and draped over a colorful skirt embroidered with cloud patterns, her entire being exuding an aura of refined elegance.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Arriving at her bedroom, Yun Wanshang noticed a palm-sized jade pendant with a cloud and mist design on her dressing table that was flickering with rosy light.

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    She looked at the jade pendant, furrowing her brows slightly, feeling a pause in her heart.This jade pendant was one of a pair with the ¡°He Guang Tong Chen¡± jade she had initially given to Lu Changsheng.


    Between the two jade pendants, there was a mutual sensitivity.


    This was also why she had given the ¡°He Guang Tong Chen¡± jade to Lu Changsheng initially, signaling a life-and-death crisis that could activate the jade pendant to call for help from her.


    Otherwise, like common communication tools, they would all have distance limitations.


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    If it was too far away, there would be no way to sense it at all.


    ¡°How did he come to Qingyun Sect?¡±


    Looking at the flowing halo of the jade pendant, Yun Wanshang knew that Lu Changsheng must be within a hundred miles of Qingyun Sect, or he had arrived at Qingyun Sect.


    Only at this distance would her own ¡°Ji Yue Qing Feng¡± jade feel a response.


    Yun Wanshang did not pay it any mind and stored the jade pendant in her storage ring.


    Ever since she learned about the affair between her disciple Xiao Xiyue and Lu Changsheng, she had no wish to have any further involvement with Lu Changsheng.


    She dismissed the idea of cultivating Lu Changsheng, having the two become a daoist couple, and dual cultivating the spirit-nurturing energy.


    Yun Wanshang sat in front of the vanity, gathering her hair into a bun and skewering it with a hairpin.


    Then with a fragrant stride, she stepped out of the grand hall, transforming into a rainbow of divine light, heading towards the Enforcement Hall.


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    As a Nascent Soul Immortal of Qingyun Sect and the Peak Master of Caiyun Peak, she also served as the Master of the Enforcement Hall.


    Due to incidents involving the Demonic Path, over the years, Qingyun Sect had captured many cultivators of the Demonic Path.


    Qingyun Sect naturally did not simply execute these demonic path cultivators.


    Such cultivators often possessed many secrets, related messages, or even cultivation techniques, incantations, and treasures.


    All of these were the responsibility of the Enforcement Hall to interrogate.


    After thoroughly extracting their value, these demon cultivators would then be either executed or used as labor, depending on the circumstances.


    ¡­


    Qingyun Sect.


    Record Hall.


    Lady Meng held a jade scroll, looking over one sect affair after another.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng of Qing Zhu Mountain has established a family on Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    ¡°Hmm? Lu Changsheng, Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    At this moment, Lady Meng glimpsed a piece of information in her hand, her eyes narrowing slightly.


    She then thoughtfully opened another jade scroll.


    Inside, a vivid map emerged.


    With a slight mental command, she altered the map, and Bi Lake Mountain appeared.


    On it was information about the Yu Family of Bi Lake Mountain.


    Looking at the information on the Yu Family of Bi Lake Mountain, she turned to a disciple beside her and asked, ¡°How did the Yu Family of Bi Lake Mountain come to change masters?¡± ????¦¢¨º?


    ¡°Reporting to Elder Meng, as far as this disciple knows, initially, while the Lu Family of Qing Zhu Mountain was breaking through to Foundation Establishment, the Patriarch of the Yu Family took the opportunity to cause trouble¡­¡±


    ¡°Then Lu Changsheng alone killed three Foundation Establishment Ancestors of the Yu Family and subsequently joined forces with the Hundred Birds Lake Bai Family to demand justice, eventually forcing the Yu Family to hand over Bi Lake Mountain as compensation,¡± spoke the disciple of the Record Hall.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng alone killed three Foundation Establishment Cultivators!¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Lady Meng¡¯s expression immediately darkened, and she grew colder.


    Because of the matter involving her grandson Meng Yibai, she had been keeping a covert watch on Xiao Xiyue.


    In the process, she learned that Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue had an unusual relationship, so she had investigated Lu Changsheng.


    Seeing that he was just a junior from a small clan who had just broken through to Foundation Establishment, she hadn¡¯t paid much attention.


    Now, hearing that Lu Changsheng had killed three Foundation Establishment Cultivators on his own, she grew suspicious.


    She suspected that Lu Changsheng was the one who had killed her grandson, Meng Yibai.


    After all, she had kept an eye on Xiao Xiyue for so many years, and it was only Lu Changsheng and the loose cultivator Han Li who seemed to be close to Xiao Xiyue.


    Especially Lu Changsheng!


    Her daughter was even willing to recognize Xiao Xiyue as her godmother!


    Originally, Lu Changsheng had been just a junior who had barely broken through to Foundation Establishment, and she hadn¡¯t taken him seriously.


    But now, she immediately suspected that Lu Changsheng was hiding his true abilities!


    It was possible that the one who broke through to Foundation Establishment with Xiao Xiyue might have been Lu Changsheng!


    Otherwise, how could a mere son-in-law from a small clan possess such capability?


    To kill three Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators right after breaking through to Foundation Establishment!


    Instantly, Lady Meng¡¯s expression turned icy as she declared, ¡°Qingyun Sect has a rule that within three years, no family power under its jurisdiction may engage in conflicts or wars!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on with Lu Changsheng, to be so bold as to openly defy the rules and seize control of another clan¡¯s spiritual land?¡±


    Lady Meng¡¯s aged face was full of authority as she spoke coldly.


    Although it was just a suspicion, when it came to her grandson¡¯s revenge, she was not willing to let it go.


    Moreover, she had always felt apprehensive about seeking vengeance.


    Apprehensive about offending Xiao Xiyue because of the False Core, Core Formation master backing Lu Changsheng.


    But now, with Lu Changsheng falling into her hands, she could fully take advantage of Qingyun Sect¡¯s name and rules under the pretext of this incident to capture Lu Changsheng.


    Then, she would naturally come to know whether or not Lu Changsheng was the perpetrator.


    If it wasn¡¯t Lu Changsheng, then it wasn¡¯t.


    If it were truly done by Lu Changsheng, she could not only seek revenge for her grandson,


    but also did not have to worry about the true immortal backing Lu Changsheng.


    After all, would anyone dare to behave recklessly in the Qingyun Sect?


    ¡°Uh¡­¡±


    This disciple, upon hearing these words, immediately showed a look of surprise on his face and wanted to say that it was the Yu Family who first violated the rules.


    But seeing the expression of Lady Meng, he quickly swallowed back the words he intended to say.


    After all, such matters seldom had clear boundaries.


    As long as it wasn¡¯t too excessive or outrageous, the Qingyun Sect generally couldn¡¯t be bothered to deal with it.


    Even if they were to handle it, it would not be up to the Record Hall to decide, but rather the Enforcement Hall.


    ¡°Elder, this disciple does not know.¡±


    The disciple said, lowering his head.


    ¡°Hmph, with such a matter at hand, the Enforcement Hall has done nothing.¡±


    ¡°I will report to the Enforcement Hall now and have the Enforcement Team apprehend this person to set an example!¡±


    Lady Meng snorted coldly.


    Then, transforming into a dazzling rainbow, she headed to the Enforcement Hall to report the matter.


    ¡°Could it be that this Lu Changsheng has offended Elder Meng in the past?¡±


    ¡°Or does Elder Meng have a relationship with Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    Several disciples from the Record Hall looked at each other, speculating in their minds after witnessing this scene.


    They knew all too well that ever since Lady Meng¡¯s grandson was inexplicably slain, her mood had become unpredictable and mercurial.


    So, those disciples didn¡¯t dare to provoke her.


    Furthermore, no one would stand up for a Loose Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment level and risk offending an elder of their own sect.


    They just felt pity for Lu Changsheng, who had finally gained an opportunity to achieve something and was about to establish his own family, but had now run afoul of Lady Meng¡¯s ill humor.


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    Outside the gates of Qingyun Sect.


    Lu Changsheng was still waiting for a reply.


    Just then, two imposing Foundation Establishment Cultivators wearing Qingyun Robes approached the gate and called out, ¡°Who is Lu Changsheng?¡±


    ¡°I am Lu Changsheng,¡±


    hearing this, Lu Changsheng responded, cupping his hands in greeting.


    But the appearance of these two individuals puzzled him.


    Both had a sharp and extraordinary presence.


    Especially on their disciple robes, there was a character ¡®·¨¡¯ [Law].


    They didn¡¯t quite look like the clerks responsible for registration and record-keeping.


    ¡°You are Lu Changsheng, please come with us,¡±


    one of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators said with a chilling gaze upon Lu Changsheng, nodding his head before speaking.


    ¡°May I know who you two are?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as he sensed something amiss.


    Because the demeanor and tone of these two were completely different from the disciple he had spoken with before.


    Their eyes carried a hint of judgment, while their manner was somewhat commanding.


    ¡°Chu Tiange of the Qingyun Sect¡¯s Enforcement Hall!¡±


    ¡°The Qingyun Sect has rules¡ªwithin three years of a major conflict, all families and powers under its jurisdiction are forbidden from waging war, and someone has reported that you forcefully seized the spiritual lands of another family. So come with us.¡±


    One of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators spoke.


    ¡°Someone reported that I forcefully seized another family¡¯s spiritual lands?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression darkened slightly.


    When he seized Bi Lake Mountain, he did so in the name of Qingzhu Mountain, claiming the moral high ground. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    To avoid any trouble from Qingyun Sect representatives and adhere to the rules, he had used conciliatory means.


    He let Ning Hu of the Yu Family transfer the deed of the spiritual land as a form of compensation to him.


    This procedure was perfectly executed, with no issues, and was fully legitimate and beyond reproach.


    But now, the Qingyun Sect was claiming that there had been reports of him forcefully seizing property.


    Lu Changsheng immediately suspected that descendants of the Yu Family within the sect had used some connection to report him.


    Otherwise, if it had been against the rules, the Qingyun Sect should have contacted him much earlier.


    How could such an incident arise only after he came to the Qingyun Sect to register?


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    The two Enforcement disciples continued, looking at Lu Changsheng while a magic chain artifact appeared in their hands, as if they were ready to act should Lu Changsheng make any sudden moves.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He followed the two Enforcement disciples into the Qingyun Sect.


    In such a situation, it would be utterly irrational to confront the Qingyun Sect disciples.


    He wanted to see whether someone had reported him or if there was some other explanation.


    If it really was a report against him and the Qingyun Sect intended to punish him, he figured that the Qingyun Order given to him by Chiyun True Immortal would help resolve the matter.

 Chapter 413: Yun Wanshang: Are You a Breeding Pig?

    Enforcement Hall, within a side hall.¡°Elder Meng, rest assured, the Enforcement Hall will certainly verify and handle this matter thoroughly. Once it¡¯s confirmed, we will punish the offenders severely!¡±


    A middle-aged man with a jade crown, a face as white as jade, and wearing a dark magical robe, wore a smile as he assured the Elder Meng in front of him.


    ¡°Hehe, Executor Yan can put his mind at ease. In matters such as these, I would naturally not spread falsehoods.¡±


    Elder Meng revealed a smile on her withered face upon hearing this.


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    While the Enforcement Hall represents the Qingyun Sect¡¯s punishment and rules,


    Where there are people, there are invariably personal connections and worldly considerations.


    As an outer sect elder of the Qingyun Sect, asking the Enforcement Hall to handle such a vague small issue with a bit more severity was naturally a simple matter for her.


    After all, Lu Changsheng was merely a cultivator from a minor family.


    The Enforcement Hall was also willing to give her this much face in such matters.


    Meanwhile,


    At the very top of the Enforcement Hall.


    Within a solemn and awe-inspiring hall,


    Yun Wanshang was holding a jade scroll, examining various affairs.


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    Just then, she felt a sudden sensation.


    With a flip of her hand, the ¡®Lunar Wind Jade¡¯ appeared.


    Nine colors of splendid light danced upon the jade pendant, indicating that the ¡®He Guang Tong Chen Jade¡¯ was right here in the Enforcement Hall.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s brows knit slightly in surprise.


    She wondered to herself why Lu Changsheng would come to the Enforcement Hall.


    Under normal circumstances, outsiders, barring disciples and prisoners, were not allowed near the Enforcement Hall.


    Could it be that he had lost the jade pendant?


    Extending her divine sense, she immediately saw two enforcement disciples escorting a young man who wore a green robe and had a handsome face, a tall stature, and an extraordinary demeanor, enter the Enforcement Hall. ??????¨®£Â¨¨?


    Although Lu Changsheng looked considerably different in appearance and temperament,


    Having only met him twice, she recognized him at a glance.


    ¡°Has he committed an offense and been brought here by the enforcement team?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of coldness appeared in her eyes.


    The Enforcement Hall had authority over the Qingyun Sect¡¯s punishments and rules.


    It was specifically tasked with punishing traitors, those who violated sect rules, and handling heretic cultivators, robber cultivators, and demonic path cultivators.


    The fact that Lu Changsheng had been brought to the Enforcement Hall meant he had committed an offense under the Qingyun¡¯s jurisdiction.


    But observing Lu Changsheng¡¯s tidy appearance, not bound by spirit-locking chains, it didn¡¯t seem like he had been captured by enforcement disciples.


    Recalling the relationship between Lu Changsheng and her own disciple Xiao Xiyue, Yun Wanshang took out a token, prepared to inquire and understand the situation.


    Inside the side hall of the Enforcement Hall, where the man in the dark robe was chatting over tea with Elder Meng, he saw the token at his waist.


    He immediately stood up and made a respectful gesture towards Elder Meng, ¡°Elder Meng, the Hall Master summons me on an urgent matter. Please excuse me.¡±


    ¡°Rest assured, Elder, the Enforcement Hall will certainly verify the situation thoroughly.¡±


    Yan Wuyun spoke with a polite smile.


    ¡°Since Hall Master Yun has matters to attend to, it¡¯s fine for you to be busy first, Executor Yan. I shall take my leave as well,¡± said Elder Meng upon hearing this, as she got up to leave.


    Just as she walked out of the side hall, Elder Meng saw Lu Changsheng entering the grand hall. A thought flashed through her mind.


    ¡°Could it be that Caiyun True Immortal needed Executor Yan for something related to this young man?¡±


    No sooner had this thought emerged than Elder Meng shook her head and chuckled softly.


    She questioned why she would entertain such a notion.


    What sort of status did Caiyun True Immortal have?


    How could she possibly know or take interest in Lu Changsheng, a young member of a minor family?


    Even if he had quite the fortune and was acquainted with Caiyun True Immortal¡¯s disciple Xiao Xiyue, and their relationship was significant, he still wouldn¡¯t catch Yun Wanshang¡¯s discerning eye.


    Caiyun True Immortal seeking out Yan Wuyun was purely coincidental.


    Elder Meng left the Enforcement Hall, transforming into a divine rainbow as she departed.


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    Upon arriving at the top floor of the Enforcement Hall and seeing Yun Wanshang perusing the jade scroll, Yan Wuyun bowed deeply in reverence.


    Despite having seen his own Hall Master many times,


    Every time he laid eyes on her, celestial and stunningly beautiful as if she were an exiled immortal beauty of incomparable elegance, he couldn¡¯t help but be amazed.


    He dared not look too long and quickly lowered his head, bowing deeply, for fear of profaning such a heavenly figure.


    ¡°What offense has Lu Changsheng committed?¡±


    Yun Wanshang did not look at Yan Wuyun standing before her but kept her gaze fixed on the jade scroll in her hands.


    Her voice was cool, mixed with the noble authority of a superior.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng?¡±


    Yan Wuyun was momentarily stunned upon hearing this.


    He did not immediately recognize who Lu Changsheng was.


    But the next moment, he remembered the matter Elder Meng had raised recently,


    Claiming that a clan cultivator named Lu Changsheng had forcibly seized someone else¡¯s spiritual land.


    As a Great Steward of the Enforcement Hall, he naturally knew whether Lu Changsheng¡¯s behavior was against the rules or not.


    But as Elder Meng had come to visit, he would naturally afford her a certain degree of consideration.


    It never occurred to him that such a trivial matter would alarm his own Hall Master, and he was instantly filled with dread.


    Yan Wuyun swallowed nervously, carefully inquiring, ¡°Is the Lu Changsheng that the Hall Master mentioned the same one reported by Elder Meng just now?¡±


    ¡°Hmm? Elder Meng?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s brows raised, and as her lips parted to speak, her voice was clear and cold, ¡°The cultivator that was just brought into the Enforcement Hall.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yan Wuyun felt extremely alarmed; he had not expected that his Hall Master would actually pay attention to such a minor figure like Lu Changsheng.


    He didn¡¯t dare to think further and quickly bowed, reporting, ¡°To report to the Hall Master, Elder Meng just arrived to accuse him, stating that this person¡­¡±


    ¡°You haven¡¯t verified the matter and already brought the person to the Enforcement Hall?¡±


    ¡°Since when did our Enforcement Hall¡¯s affairs start being dictated by a mere record-keeping elder? She tells you to take someone, and you just do it?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s stunning face showed an indescribable coldness, her voice harsh and commanding.


    As a peak master and the Enforcement Hall Master, she certainly was not a na?ve fool.


    After listening to Yan Wuyun¡¯s words, she instantly understood the situation.


    Most definitely, Lu Changsheng had somehow offended Elder Meng.

 Chapter 414: Yun Wanshang: Are You a Breeding Pig? (2)

    Otherwise, why would a dignified False Core Immortal bother to report a Foundation Establishment Cultivator?And facing Lady Meng¡¯s accusation, Yan Wuyun, confronted with such a trivial matter, naturally would give face to her.


    As the Master of the Enforcement Hall, she probably knew about these kinds of things and would turn a blind eye to them.


    But now, she had actually been accused of graft and corruption!


    ¡°Master, it was a momentary oversight on my part. I will go verify and investigate immediately!¡±


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    Upon hearing these ice-cold and dignified words, Yan Wuyun immediately ¡°thumped¡± to his knees and spoke out loud.


    At this moment, he was almost certain that his Hall Master knew Lu Changsheng.


    Otherwise, why would his Hall Master pay attention to such a small matter, such an insignificant person?


    He couldn¡¯t help but curse Lady Meng in his heart, she was truly a troublemaker.


    Lu Changsheng was acquainted with his own Hall Master, and yet you come to the Enforcement Hall to report against him, prompting me to commit injustice. Isn¡¯t this seeking death!


    ¡°Give me fifteen minutes to verify the whole cause and consequences of the incident.¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s voice was cold and stern.


    The Qingyun Sect, as a formidable Immortal Sect, had its own intelligence network.


    Events occurring under Qingyun¡¯s jurisdiction were all recorded.


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    With an incident like Lu Changsheng¡¯s, one only needed to pull up the information to know at a glance.


    ¡°Yes, Master, I will go verify it now!¡±


    Yan Wuyun, hearing this, hurriedly agreed and rose to deal with the matter.


    However, thinking of Lu Changsheng who had just been brought into the Enforcement Hall, his heart skipped a beat.


    The Enforcement Hall controlled the Sect¡¯s laws and punishments, holding the power of life and death, and it was very normal for them to employ certain tactics.


    Immediately, he hurried to the main hall and, upon seeing Lu Changsheng brought in by Chu Tiange and another, quickly stepped forward and said, ¡°You are Lu Changsheng, correct?¡±


    ¡°Great Steward!¡±


    ¡°Great Steward!¡±


    Chu Tiange and his companion immediately bowed their hands to Yan Wuyun as a gesture of respect.


    ¡°I am indeed Lu Changsheng.¡±


    ¡°The possession of the spiritual land is legitimate, with the property contract of Bi Lake Mountain as my proof, and there is no such thing as robbery or occupation.¡±


    ¡°May I ask the Great Steward, who has accused me of violent seizure?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Yan Wuyun in front of him and spoke in a deep voice.


    On his way over, he had inquired about the situation from Chu Tiange and his companion, who both said that he would find out once he arrived at the Enforcement Hall. ?????¨º?


    This made him realize that it wasn¡¯t just a simple report from the Yu Family¡¯s offspring.


    The Yu Family had several members in Qingyun Sect, but they were all in the Qi Refinement Realm.


    How could such disciples¡¯ accusations result in such an effect?


    ¡°Heh, I was just about to retrieve the information and verify the situation.¡±


    ¡°Lu Daoist, please wait here for a moment. You can rest assured, we in the Qingyun Sect handle matters with strictness, and there will absolutely be no corruption. We will not wrong anyone!¡±


    Yan Wuyun spoke, saying so.


    Speculating that his Hall Master had a connection to Lu Changsheng, how dare he handle this matter.


    Naturally, he would gather the intelligence information and wait for his Hall Master to deal with it.


    As for Lu Changsheng, he did not dare to treat him negligently.


    Fearing that it might be easy to invite trouble but hard to send it away.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the polite manner of Yan Wuyun before him and was slightly stunned.


    Chu Tiange and his companion had just shown quite an overbearing attitude, but why was this Great Steward of the Enforcement Hall so courteous.


    Perhaps this was the so-called ¡°it is easy to meet the King of Hell, but hard to deal with his underlings.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt something was amiss.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, please enjoy the tea. I shall return shortly,¡± Yan Wuyun said as he cordially offered tea to Lu Changsheng, then immediately turned into a streak of light and headed for the Net Tower to retrieve the intelligence information.


    ¡°This?¡±


    Chu Tiange and his companion, witnessing this scene, looked at each other in confusion, not understanding what was going on.


    Their Great Steward¡¯s character, which others might not know, was crystal clear to them. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He was known to be a smiling tiger.


    One moment, he was instructing them to apprehend someone.


    Now, he was being so courteous to Lu Changsheng!


    There was definitely something wrong!


    However, given the circumstances, the two naturally would not say much and instead stayed quiet and waited on the side.


    After a quarter of an hour.


    Yan Wuyun retrieved all information related to Lu Changsheng and Bi Lake Mountain from the Net Tower.


    ¡°So it turns out that Lu Changsheng and Fairy Xi Yue are close friends,¡± Yan Wuyun said to himself after a quick review, gaining an understanding of the situation and letting out a sigh.


    In his heart, he roughly understood why Yun Wanshang had taken interest in Lu Changsheng.


    After all, his Hall Master was famously protective of her own people.


    Since Lu Changsheng was a good friend of Xiao Xiyue, Yun Wanshang naturally would not stand by and let him face this predicament.


    He returned to the top floor of the Enforcement Hall and bowed to Yun Wanshang, saying, ¡°Master, I have ascertained the whole cause and consequences of the incident¡­¡±


    ¡°Speak.¡±


    Yun Wanshang didn¡¯t look up but commanded in a voice still cold and stern, making Yan Wuyun tremble inside.


    ¡°This incident originated from the Yu Family of Bi Lake Mountain¡­¡±


    Yan Wuyun began to explain the situation.


    ¡°With his mastery of talisman formation, he killed three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, forcing the Yu Family of Bi Lake Mountain to compensate with their family land¡­¡±


    Hearing this news, Yun Wanshang¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed.


    In her view, Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the loose cultivators and families outside were mostly worth nothing.


    Still, the fact that Lu Changsheng alone could subdue three of them was indeed not simple.


    But when she heard the story continue, with his wife trying to break through to Foundation Establishment, and something about an Array Master Consort, Yun Wanshang¡¯s brows furrowed slightly.


    Though she had cut ties with Lu Changsheng in her heart, hearing such matters still bothered her.


    She wondered if all he had in his mind was wives, consorts, and having children.


    Because of Xiao Xiyue, she had descended the mountain on one occasion and seen Lu Changsheng, learning a bit about his situation.


    She knew he had many wives and children.


    Now, hearing about him again, it was still about wives and consorts.

 Chapter 415: Yun Wanshang: Are You a Breeding Pig? (3)

    Could it be that one cannot live without women?¡°Do you have detailed information about Lu Changsheng?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s red lips lightly pursed as she asked.


    She did want to see just how many women Lu Changsheng was involved with.


    ¡°Hall Master, as for information related to Lu Changsheng, your subordinate has already obtained it.¡±


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    Yan Wuyun immediately produced a jade slip.


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s delicate hand lifted slightly, and her divine sense read the information from the jade slip.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, son-in-law of the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain, Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Second Grade Talisman Master.¡±


    ¡°He has a total of seven wives, one Dao companion, thirteen concubines, and one hundred and fifty-three children¡­.¡±


    Yun Wanshang looked at the message about Lu Changsheng, a cold frost appearing on her face.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng must have quite a few wives and children.


    So she wanted to take a look at the detailed information to see the specific situation of the other party.


    But she didn¡¯t expect the other party¡¯s situation to be so outrageous!


    Seven wives, one Dao companion, thirteen concubines, and one hundred and fifty-three children!


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    The number of wives and concubines was one thing.


    But the number of children made her want to curse, ¡°Are you a breeding pig or what?¡±


    If it hadn¡¯t been for the fact that this was information from the Qingyun Sect and couldn¡¯t be wrong, she would have suspected a mistake in the record!


    ¡°Under these circumstances, he still managed to break through to Foundation Establishment!?¡±


    Yun Wanshang was somewhat dumbfounded.


    The intelligence information did say that Lu Changsheng had broken through Foundation Establishment a year ago.


    But she knew that eight years ago, Lu Changsheng and her own disciple, Xiao Xiyue, had broken through to Foundation Establishment together at Qingyun Market. ????§Ñ????????B¨º?


    With such Spiritual Root Talent, indulging in lust every day, and not only breaking through Foundation Establishment but also doing so quickly?


    Yun Wanshang was very confused and couldn¡¯t figure it out.


    If it were the Demon Path or Heretical Path, she might barely understand.


    But she still remembered that when she initially investigated Lu Changsheng, his cultivation of both magical arts and physical body was robust and impressive, clearly not some despicable heretical cultivation method.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    Yun Wanshang thought about the fact that she had had a one-night affair with such a man who had taken away her Spirit-nurturing Energy.


    And her disciple, Xiao Xiyue, had unclear ties with Lu Changsheng, which made her feel annoyed and upset.


    Her hand holding the jade slip even trembled a bit with anger.


    She wished she could just slay Lu Changsheng with one sword.


    To have him thrown into the Heavenly Punishment Platform to suffer the torture of a thousand punishments!


    ¡°Why would Lady Meng report this Lu Changsheng?¡±


    Yun Wanshang pondered in her heart and couldn¡¯t help but think of something.


    Eight years ago, the grandson of Lady Meng, core disciple Meng Yibai of Qingyun Sect, was killed.


    Initially, the Enforcement Hall had sent someone to investigate, but it came to nothing in the end.


    As the Enforcement Hall Master, she had learned that this matter might be related to her disciple Xiao Xiyue.


    At that time, she had also questioned Xiao Xiyue, but Xiao Xiyue had claimed she knew nothing about it.


    Now knowing Lu Changsheng¡¯s combat capabilities, and with Lady Meng striking at him and the fact that Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue had jointly reached Foundation Establishment in Qingyun Market, a conjecture suddenly arose in her mind.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then it all makes sense.


    ¡°But this scoundrel had only just broken through Foundation Establishment at that time; how could he possibly be Meng Yibai¡¯s opponent, let alone kill him?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s beautiful eyebrows knit together slightly.


    Meng Yibai was not only a core disciple of the Qingyun Sect but also had the potential to contest for a position as a True Disciple.


    For such a person to die at the hands of a Clan Cultivator who had just broken through Foundation Establishment made it hard for her to understand.


    The only explanation was that Lu Changsheng possessed extraordinary opportunities, secrets, or perhaps the backing of a peerless expert! S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the matter with Xi Yue, he would indeed be a fine choice.¡±


    At this moment, a thought crossed Yun Wanshang¡¯s mind.


    Initially, she believed that it was highly unlikely for Lu Changsheng even to reach Foundation Establishment.


    But by now, the other party had grown so much in just seventeen years.


    In the future, he might have the potential for Core Formation, even reaching True Elixir!


    With the aid of her own Spirit-nurturing Energy, the two of them might even ascend to Golden Core together, with a chance for Nascent Soul!


    But the next moment, thinking of Lu Changsheng¡¯s breeding pig behavior, Yun Wanshang immediately dismissed this idea.


    If she really became Dao companions with him, wouldn¡¯t she be pestered to have several children?


    Hmm? What am I even thinking about?


    I couldn¡¯t possibly have any ties with such a man.


    Yun Wanshang took a long breath and discarded the wild thoughts from her mind.


    Yan Wuyun standing beside her watched as his Hall Master¡¯s face shifted between shades of dark and light, exuding an invisible and breathtaking majesty that made him shiver.


    ¡°You will take responsibility for this on your own, go to Xuan Yin Cave and reflect in solitude for three years!¡±


    ¡°Lady Meng, as an elder of the Sect, yet indulging in favoritism and breaking the law knowingly, will be cast into the Xuan Yin Cave for ten years to reflect in solitude!¡±


    ¡°As for Lu Changsheng¡­¡±


    Yun Wanshang spoke of Lu Changsheng, her brows faintly furrowed, contemplating how to deal with him.


    Although she was quite unhappy with Lu Changsheng¡¯s behavior and felt stifled, he indeed hadn¡¯t offended her in any significant way.


    He had not only saved her but also helped her disciple, Xiao Xiyue, overcome her emotional tribulation and complete her Dao Foundation.


    Under such circumstances, if there was no clear wrongdoing on his part, it would seem inappropriate to punish him just because she was displeased with him.


    Moreover, if the punishment was too light, it would appear trifling; if too harsh, it would be excessive.


    Later on, if Xiao Xiyue found out, she would probably come to plead on his behalf, which would be hard to explain.


    ¡°Since Lu Changsheng hasn¡¯t violated any rules, just proceed with the usual practices following the regulations.¡±


    Yun Wanshang mused for a moment and then instructed.


    ¡°Your subordinate complies!¡±


    Yan Wuyun replied with a bitter face.


    He hadn¡¯t expected to be sent to the Xuan Yin Cave for solitary reflection over such a trivial matter.


    The Xuan Yin Cave is one of the Qingyun Sect¡¯s ten major punishments.


    Everyday, one must endure the soul-chilling agony of bone-grazing, soul-refining cold winds within the cave, a true torment.


    But now, as Yun Wanshang the Enforcement Hall Master had given the order, what she said was absolute, and he naturally couldn¡¯t say much about it.


    After all, False Core Elder Lady Meng herself had been sent to the Xuan Yin Cave for ten years.


    Yet in his heart, he still couldn¡¯t comprehend what exactly was the relationship between his Hall Master and this Lu Changsheng.


    Surely just being Xiao Xiyue¡¯s close friend shouldn¡¯t warrant such concern and care, right?

 Chapter 416: Yun Wanshang: Could he possibly possess a peerless Taoist Body!

    ¡°Lu Daoist, we have verified your situation at the Enforcement Hall, and there are no issues; it¡¯s all according to the rules,¡±¡°Therefore, sorry for the trouble, but please come with us. Regarding the establishment of your family and the registration for the record, I will inform the Record Hall and have it processed for you as soon as possible.¡±


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    Being penalized to reflect in silence for three years at Xuan Yin Cave, his face bore traces of suffering, his previous smile no longer present.


    ¡°Hmm? Just like that?¡±


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    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows rose slightly, somewhat surprised.


    The attitude of Yan Wuyun just now had felt strange and unsettling to him.


    Now, with this back and forth, there was no way he believed that there weren¡¯t any issues in-between.


    ¡°Great Steward, I have heard that someone reported me for forcefully taking over another family¡¯s spiritual land. May I ask who made the report?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked aloud.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yan Wuyun¡¯s expression stiffened.


    It wasn¡¯t good to say that it was an elder from his own sect who had engaged in favoritism and fraud.


    Moreover, he had been involved as well.


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    His mouth twitched slightly as he said, ¡°Lu Daoist, such matters are confidential and are not disclosed to the public.¡±


    ¡°However, our Qingyun Sect will punish those who make such baseless reports without verification. Please rest assured, Lu Daoist.¡±


    Yan Wuyun spoke, his voice laced with a bitterness.


    ¡°Alright, thanks for the hard work, Great Steward.¡±


    Hearing this and observing the other¡¯s complexion, Lu Changsheng did not press on with more questions.


    He roughly guessed that someone within the Qingyun Sect must have reported him.


    But something must have happened during the process.


    Adopting the idea that less is more, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t want to dwell on it and planned to ask Xiao Xiyue about it afterward.


    ¡°Chu Tiange, Zhang Tieyun, please escort Lu Daoist to the Welcome Pavilion to rest.¡±


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng did not take advantage of his connections to cause a ruckus, Yan Wuyun let out a sigh of relief.


    He was afraid that Lu Changsheng might become an unwanted guest who was easy to invite but hard to send away.


    Right away, he instructed Chu Tiange and the others to escort Lu Changsheng away.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, please.¡±


    Chu Tiange and the others, who had previously displayed an air of arrogance, now had an attitude distinctly different when facing Lu Changsheng.


    They were also pondering in their hearts, just who exactly was this Lu Changsheng.


    To be treated with such courtesy by their own Great Steward.


    Thinking of Yan Wuyun¡¯s frequent activities up and down the Enforcement Hall, a sudden realization struck them, and speculation arose in their minds like a tumultuous sea, unbelievable. ?aN??¨§?


    ¡°Thank you, I appreciate your efforts,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, politely nodding his head to the two and leaving the Enforcement Hall with them.


    Even though they had not been very pleasant just now, they were, after all, law enforcement officers.


    From such people, what else could one expect but their attitude?


    Meanwhile,


    At the highest point of the Enforcement Hall,


    Yun Wanshang was dressed in regal courtly attire, exuding grace and dignity, looking down from on high at Lu Changsheng leaving the Enforcement Hall with Chu Tiange and the others.


    ¡°Swoosh!¡±


    An ordinary-looking eyeball appeared.


    ¡°Break false illusions!¡±


    Yun Wanshang formed seals with her hands, causing the eyeball to glow as ripples flowed from it, shining with a golden brilliance, casting Lu Changsheng¡¯s figure in its light.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Through the golden eyeball, after seeing through the disguising effects of Lu Changsheng and the Dust-concealing Jade, Yun Wanshang¡¯s stunning face revealed a shock.


    She had been thinking over and over and felt there must be something off with Lu Changsheng.


    It was hard to believe that someone with an Eighth Grade Spiritual Root could achieve so much in a few years.


    Therefore, she wanted to use the Break Illusion Golden Pupil to inspect Lu Changsheng¡¯s condition,


    to verify whether he had cultivated the ways of the Demon Path or the Heretical Path.


    If he truly had cultivated such paths and engaged in the act of stealing life force to replenish his own, then she would be merciless.


    But upon looking, she was stunned.


    Through the Break Illusion Golden Pupil, she saw that Lu Changsheng¡¯s body was like a flowing treasure, his vitality robust.


    His mana was upright and formidable, revealing an aura of incisive dominance!


    ¡°How is this possible, Magical Dual Cultivation, both reaching the Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°And his cultivation foundation is robust, the aura of mana is at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Yun Wanshang was taken aback at Lu Changsheng¡¯s condition.


    Eight years ago, Lu Changsheng broke through to Foundation Establishment.


    Eight years later, he had progressed from the initial stage to the Middle Stage!?


    And it was Magical Dual Cultivation!


    If Lu Changsheng was a Heavenly Spiritual Root or Earth Spirit Root, she could understand.


    But she clearly remembered that Lu Changsheng was an Eighth Grade Spiritual Root.


    ¡°Could he possibly possess a Top Level Spiritual Body, or even a legendary Taoist Body!?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s heart immediately filled with speculation.


    Aside from a Top Level Spiritual Body or the legendary Taoist Body, she could think of no other way a Lower Grade Spiritual Root could cultivate at such a pace,


    especially since he was also deeply indulged in the pleasures of men and women.


    Though he might have come across some opportunity,


    what kind of opportunity could allow someone with an Eighth Grade Spiritual Root to grow so much in just a few years!


    ¡°Wait, Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment!?¡±


    At that moment, Yun Wanshang¡¯s eyes narrowed as she suddenly remembered something.


    Her senior disciple, Chu Qingyi, had once gone out on a mission to investigate events involving the Demon Path.


    During that time, she was pursued by the Xiahou Family and was poisoned with corpse toxin.


    She was saved by a Loose Cultivator named Han Li.


    As her master, Yun Wanshang naturally knew about this incident.


    She had even learned some information about this Loose Cultivator named Han Li, knowing that he was at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, and a friend of her disciple Xiao Xiyue.


    Now, seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment and recalling the upright and dominating aura of his mana, she suspected that this Loose Cultivator named Han Li was likely Lu Changsheng!


    ¡°Lu Changsheng left for Foundation Establishment, away for a year and a half,¡±


    ¡°That period coincides with the time when Qingyi had that incident, so it¡¯s very likely that Lu Changsheng¡¯s trip was in the guise of the Loose Cultivator Han Li, traveling aboard the Qingyun Sect¡¯s Spiritual Vessel to Jiuxiao Immortal City,¡±


    Yun Wanshang murmured to herself, almost certain that this Loose Cultivator Han Li was Lu Changsheng.

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    At this moment, she was utterly dazed.She had not expected that Lu Changsheng not only had a connection with her but also had a bond with her disciple Xiao Xiyue.


    And he even owed a life-saving grace to her senior disciple Chu Qingyi.


    ¡°What kind of karma have I created!¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s mind roiled with emotions that were hard to articulate.


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    She had once been afflicted with Red Phoenix Karma Fire, and it was because of Lu Changsheng that the curse was lifted, saving her life.


    Her junior disciple Xiao Xiyue, practicing the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique, passed the trial of emotional entanglement thanks to Lu Changsheng, completing her Dao Foundation.


    Her senior disciple Chu Qingyi, it turned out, was also rescued by Lu Changsheng when facing a life-threatening peril during a mission.


    This!


    This!


    This!


    ¡°No, I must keep Qingyi away from this man, no, she must not have any contact with this scoundrel at all!¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s beautiful eyes showed a firm determination.


    Chu Qingyi was raised by her from a young age, with Sword Heart Clarity, devoting her heart solely to the sword.


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    Although Sword Heart allows her to see through people and events with clarity, she is very naive in some areas.


    She clearly remembered Chu Qingyi telling her that the Sword Qi of a Loose Cultivator named Han Li actually resonated a bit with her Sword Heart and the Qingyun Sword Technique!


    At the time, she did not pay much attention to it.


    Feeling that someone with such a gift for the Sword Dao could resonate with her disciple¡¯s Sword Heart, more interaction between the two would benefit Chu Qingyi.


    But now, she immediately dismissed that thought!


    She was truly afraid that her disciple would get entangled with Lu Changsheng, leading to emotional complications.


    If Chu Qingyi were to get involved with Lu Changsheng again, she, as a master, would not know how to handle it!


    ¡°Ah, what is all this about.¡±


    Yun Wanshang felt an inexplicable irritation in her heart.


    She thought about just killing Lu Changsheng with one strike so she wouldn¡¯t have to worry about these things anymore.


    But such thoughts were just that¡ªthoughts.


    Not considering her perplexing link with Lu Changsheng.


    And now he had also saved her senior disciple¡¯s life.


    Although Chiyun True Immortal had given Lu Changsheng a Qingyun order.


    But in her view, one Qingyun order was nowhere as precious as her disciple¡¯s life.


    ¡­


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng had just left the Enforcement Hall when he felt a faint, barely perceivable tremor.


    It was as if someone was observing him.


    Although he did not have a clear sensation, for such matters, he always preferred to err on the side of caution.


    ¡°Certainly someone was observing me just now!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was convinced in his heart.


    His Divine Sense had already reached the late Foundation Establishment stage.


    Such a faint sensation could not possibly be mistaken!


    ¡°To have escaped my detection, unless it is a Nascent Soul Immortal.¡±


    ¡°Nascent Soul Immortal, wait, could it be¡­ Xi Yue¡¯s mentor?¡±


    A pause in Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart, and it seemed like a jolt of electricity crossed his mind, almost understanding what had just happened.


    The affair at the Enforcement Hall had felt very strange, not right to him.


    That Great Steward, his attitude towards Lu Changsheng, was definitely problematic!


    But he could not figure out what was wrong.


    He neither sought help from Xiao Xiyue.


    Nor had he shown the Qingyun order.


    Why would the other party¡¯s attitude change so drastically?


    But if it was related to Xiao Xiyue¡¯s mentor Caiyun True Immortal, then it all made sense.


    If Caiyun True Immortal just happened to be in the Enforcement Hall and recognized him, or rather, as long as she knew him, the problem would naturally be solved. ????¦¡??????¦¥?


    He knew that in the Qingyun Sect, there are only eight Nascent Soul Immortals on the surface.


    Based on this number, one can see the status of Nascent Soul Immortals in the Qingyun Sect!


    A moment later.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, I was presumptuous just now, please don¡¯t take offense.¡±


    ¡°Once your registration is completed, someone will notify you.¡±


    Chu Tiange and his colleague escorted Lu Changsheng to a small courtyard in a pavilion and told him to wait there at ease.


    ¡°Thank you both for your troubles.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng thanked them with a cupped fist gesture.


    Thinking to himself about this Qingyun Sect.


    They have places for receiving guests.


    Yet when he previously came to the Qingyun Sect for registration, he was not even given a reception and was just asked to wait outside the gate.


    ¡°You¡¯re too polite, Lu Daoist.¡±


    Chu Tiange¡¯s expression was no longer as icy as before, he returned the gesture and said.


    Having said this, he inquired Lu Changsheng, ¡°Did you perhaps offend Elder Meng?¡±


    ¡°Offend Elder Meng?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised when he heard this and questioned the meaning behind it.


    ¡°That would be Elder Meng, Lady Meng.¡±


    Chu Tiange continued,


    Thinking of his earlier speculation, he spoke out to hint and establish a friendly connection with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Elder Meng, Lady Meng.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brow slightly furrowed, having never heard this name before.


    But in the next moment, something clicked in his mind.


    He remembered that he had once killed a Qingyun Sect disciple named Meng Yibai.


    The latter had a False Core elder in the sect.


    As so many years had passed, he had nearly forgotten about this matter.


    Now that he heard the surname Meng linked to an elder, it suddenly came back to him.


    He suspected that this Lady Meng could be Meng Yibai¡¯s elder.


    ¡°Hehe, we still have duties, so we¡¯ll take our leave now.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s reaction, Chu Tiange immediately smiled and took his leave.


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    Knowing that they were hinting to him that it was Lady Meng who had reported him,


    Lu Changsheng expressed his gratitude.


    But he was still puzzled, how did Lady Meng come to suspect him?


    Why wait until now to make her move against him?


    ¡°Could it be that my recent actions have attracted Elder Meng¡¯s attention?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he pondered.


    Yet he did not see how his recent fight for Bi Lake Mountain had any connection to Meng Yibai¡¯s case.


    ¡°Never mind, I¡¯ll think about it later when I go back and ask Zi Xiao and Xi Yue.¡±


    After contemplating for a moment, Lu Changsheng let out a sigh, deciding to analyze it later when he returned.


    Meanwhile.

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    Yan Wuyun, wearing a jade crown and clad in a black robe, his face stern, arrived at the Record Hall to find Lady Meng.¡°Executor Yan, what brings you here?¡±


    Seeing Yan Wuyun, Lady Meng thought he came to inform her that the matter involving Lu Changsheng had been dealt with.


    She thought to herself that his efficiency was indeed commendable.


    ¡°Lady Meng, I¡¯ve reported your collusion with me to the Hall Master!¡±


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    ¡°Therefore, the Hall Master has commanded!¡±


    ¡°Record Hall Elder Lady Meng, as a Sect elder, you abused your power for personal gain, colluded secretly, and framed others. You are to be confined in the Xuan Yin Cave for ten years to reflect on your actions!¡±


    Yan Wuyun stated in a loud, stern voice.


    ¡°What? Executor Yan, you can¡¯t just say whatever you like!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lady Meng¡¯s face darkened, and she rose to her feet abruptly.


    The several Record Hall disciples nearby were startled by the scene and exchanged glances.


    Recently, Lady Meng had reprimanded Lu Changsheng for blatantly violating the rules and taking over someone else¡¯s spiritual land. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    And now the Enforcement Hall was seizing Lady Meng, accusing her of collusion.


    What in the world?


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    The Qingyun Sect disciples present in the Record Hall to handle their affairs were also dumbfounded by the scene, thinking the day¡¯s events were quite extraordinary.


    ¡°The decree of the Hall Master is here. Lady Meng, do you intend to resist enforcement?¡±


    Yan Wuyun displayed an enforcement token and spoke coldly.


    Although he was only at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, he had the Sect¡¯s rules to back him and naturally did not fear Lady Meng.


    He didn¡¯t believe that Lady Meng would dare to lay hands on him in the Sect and resist the decree!


    ¡°The decree of the Hall Master, Caiyun True Immortal¡­¡±


    Lady Meng¡¯s face turned ugly as she saw the enforcement token in Yan Wuyun¡¯s hand.


    She hadn¡¯t expected that Yun Wanshang would find out about her reporting Lu Changsheng to the Enforcement Hall.


    And that she would order her to be imprisoned in the Xuan Yin Cave.


    She was over two hundred years old and had roughly thirty to forty years of life left.


    If she were to be locked up in the Xuan Yin Cave for ten years, she would not only waste a decade.


    Given her current state of health, she feared she would lose several more years of her life.


    ¡°Lady Meng, will you not receive the order?¡±


    Yan Wuyun called out sternly.


    Because of Lady Meng¡¯s wrongdoing, he too had been confined in the Xuan Yin Cave for three years, so he held a strong grudge against her and was no longer polite. §²¨¤????§°????¨º?


    If she truly dared to resist the decree, her crime would be escalated. She could be directly sentenced to thirty years in the Xuan Yin Cave!


    ¡°Lady Meng, receive the order.¡±


    Lady Meng took a deep breath and responded.


    Although she didn¡¯t know why Yun Wanshang would take interest in this matter,


    now that Yan Wuyun was present as a witness and Yun Wanshang had taken note, she had no choice but to admit her guilt.


    Indeed, she had privately sought Yan Wuyun¡¯s help.


    Thus, it wasn¡¯t just being cast into the Xuan Yin Cave for ten years by Yun Wanshang.


    Even if the punishment were harsher, she had no other recourse but to accept her fate.


    Although she was a False Core Immortal and an Elder of the Record Hall,


    her status, strength, and position were insignificant before Yun Wanshang, the Peak Master of Caiyun Peak and the Master of the Enforcement Hall.


    Perhaps, the disparity in their status might not seem significant.


    But this gap was as wide as the difference between True Elixir and False Elixir, an insurmountable chasm!


    A Nascent Soul Cultivator of the Ninth Grade, even if possessing a low-grade Flawed Core, merely lacked the mana, potential, and foundation in comparison to a mid-grade True Elixir, superior Gold Core.


    At least, they are recognized by their peers as Nascent Soul Cultivators.


    But a False Core is scarcely considered a true Nascent Soul Immortal in the eyes of high-ranking practitioners.


    Are you, someone who relies on external objects to condense a False Core and whose path forward is severed with only three hundred years of lifespan, worthy of being compared with me?


    You¡¯re graced with the title of Immortal or Fellow Daoist as a courtesy.


    If one doesn¡¯t give you face, they address you as a junior.


    This was also why Lady Meng, although a False Core Immortal and Outer Gate Elder of the Qingyun Sect, was apprehensive of Xiao Xiyue.


    Because, besides being a core disciple of the Qingyun Sect,


    Xiao Xiyue was also a disciple of Caiyun True Immortal!


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, Lady Meng, please proceed,¡±


    Yan Wuyun spoke upon seeing her acceptance.


    After gesturing for her to follow, Yan Wuyun spoke to a Record Hall disciple nearby,


    indicating that there was a matter concerning Lu Changsheng that they needed to process promptly.


    Once finished, it was to be delivered to the Guest Reception Pavilion.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng?¡±


    The Record Hall disciples were shocked upon hearing this.


    They knew that it was Lady Meng who had gone to report Lu Changsheng before.


    Yet now, Lady Meng was being imprisoned in the Xuan Yin Cave, and Yan Wuyun was urging them to promptly handle Lu Changsheng¡¯s affairs.


    Who exactly was this Lu Changsheng!


    They wondered with a sense of confusion and disbelief.


    ¡°Alright, Brother Yan, I will handle it as soon as possible,¡±


    The Record Hall disciple responded immediately upon hearing this.


    ¡°Mmh.¡±


    With that, Yan Wuyun, having said his piece, took Lady Meng towards the Xuan Yin Cave.

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    ¡°`¡°Lu Daoist, your family establishment at Bi Lake Mountain has been recorded and registered; here is your Family Token.¡±


    In the guest reception pavilion, a Record Hall disciple handed over a Token to Lu Changsheng and spoke.


    ¡°Many thanks, Daoist.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took the Token and glanced at it.


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    Made of green-gold, one side was engraved with the three characters ¡®Qingyun Sect¡¯, while the other bore the five characters ¡®Bi Lake Mountain Lu Family¡¯.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, since you have established a family under the governance of Qingyun, there are some matters that you need to understand and be aware of,¡± the Record Hall disciple said courteously to Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said, ¡°Please speak, Daoist.¡±


    ¡°First of all, nobles must remember to offer the resources demanded annually by the Supreme Sect.¡±


    ¡°Additionally, when the Supreme Sect issues a command, the subordinate families must comply unconditionally.¡±


    ¡°Of course, our Qingyun Sect generally will not have many affairs or commands, but even if there are any, rewards will be given afterwards¡­¡±


    The Record Hall disciple explained the duties and benefits of a family under the Sect¡¯s governance.


    In essence, an annual tribute was necessary, and one must obey the commands of the Supreme Sect.


    At the same time, should any trouble or disputes arise, one could seek the help of Qingyun Sect.


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    One could also exchange for celestial materials, Elixirs, and Cultivation Technique inheritances that are rarely circulated in the market through Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°May I ask how much the annual tribute will be?¡± Lu Changsheng inquired.


    He had long been aware of the tribute that families under Qingyun¡¯s governance needed to offer to Qingyun Sect.


    For families like Qing Zhu Mountain, the annual tribute took up nearly forty percent of the Family¡¯s revenue.


    This was also the reason why families like those on Qing Zhu Mountain were so poor.


    After offering up their annual income, what little Spirit Stones were left after covering the family¡¯s expenses were scant.


    ¡°The tribute resources are assessed based on your spiritual land and the family situation. Currently, the Bi Lake Mountain is to offer the same amount as before, which is twelve thousand Spirit Stones,¡± the disciple said.


    ¡°However, our Qingyun Sect will assign certain tasks to the families under its governance, or occasionally seek to purchase celestial materials and treasures. Nobles can mitigate their tribute offering by engaging in these ways.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, if a noble has descendants who join Qingyun Sect and excel within the Sect, the Sect will also grant the family a reduction in the tribute offering,¡± the disciple continued.


    Saying this, he took out a Jade Scroll for Lu Changsheng to see.


    It listed the tribute offering situations for families under Qingyun Sect¡¯s control.


    Then he found Bi Lake Mountain, indicating the annual tribute requirement of twelve thousand Spirit Stones.


    Afterward, he showed Lu Changsheng the tasks issued by Qingyun Sect and the celestial materials and treasures they were purchasing.


    Indicating Lu Changsheng could learn more if he was interested.


    If a family disciple was in Qingyun Sect, they could have the tasks published in the Sect sent back to their family.


    ¡°Lu understands, many thanks, Daoist,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Even though more than ten thousand Spirit Stones a year wasn¡¯t a small amount, it seemed manageable to him.


    Spending half a month either Making Talismans or Alchemy, he could earn that sum of money.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, do you have any other questions? If there is nothing else, then Xu will take his leave,¡± the Record Hall disciple said courteously.


    If it were an ordinary person registering and establishing a family, he wouldn¡¯t have spoken so much or explained in such detail.


    But the incident at the Record Hall earlier had incited their curiosity about who this Lu Changsheng was.


    It led to one of their elders being cast into the Xuan Yin Cave.


    Therefore, they were exceedingly polite to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°No further questions, thank you for your troubles, Daoist,¡± Lu Changsheng responded while cupping his hands together.


    He had already been well-informed about these affairs.


    It was just a review at this point.


    ¡°Very well, since that is the case, Xu will take his leave,¡± the Record Hall disciple, upon hearing this, didn¡¯t say more and left the room.


    ¡°Whew!¡±


    Watching the other party depart, Lu Changsheng looked at the Token in his hand and let out a sigh of relief.


    With this Token, the establishment of his family at Bi Lake Mountain was now confirmed.


    In time, he could peacefully and securely develop and build up Bi Lake Mountain.


    Then, he took out the Communication Talismans belonging to Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing to send them a message.


    He let them know that he was at Qingyun Sect¡¯s guest reception pavilion.


    About half an hour later,


    a woman who appeared to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years of age, with an elegant and beautiful appearance, a slim and graceful figure, dressed in a pale green long dress, glided over on a vine and descended gracefully. ?£Á??¦¢¨§????


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    Lu Changsheng, seeing the person arriving, displayed a smile, greeted her with a salute, and said with a smile.


    ¡°Lu¡­ Lu Daoist,¡± Zhao Qingqing looked at Lu Changsheng before her, a hint of surprise showing on her face.


    The two had not seen each other since their ten-year appointment, which was almost ten years ago.


    Back then, Lu Changsheng was already outstandingly elegant, like an orchid or a noble tree, giving off a refreshing feel.


    Now, a decade later, Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance had not changed much, but his temperament had become even more transcendent, much like an immortal who had been banished to the mundane world.


    And his whole persona exuded a sense of tranquility, detachment, and confident ease, rendering those who saw him awestruck.


    ¡°Lu plans to establish a family, and has come to Qingyun Sect to handle some affairs.¡±


    ¡°Thus, I thought to see Zhao Daoist, and Han Daoist as well.¡±


    Though interactions between them had been sparse, now that they had met again, Lu Changsheng naturally didn¡¯t let the conversation lapse and took the initiative to chat.


    ¡°Establishing a family?¡± Zhao Qingqing responded with some surprise upon hearing this.


    Although she was in Qingyun Sect, she rarely paid attention to outside information.


    She was unaware of Lu Changsheng taking over Bi Lake Mountain and preparing to establish a family there.


    But hearing about it now, considering the number of Lu Changsheng¡¯s children, she found it quite normal for him to start a family.


    ¡°Where will Lu Daoist¡¯s family be established?¡± Zhao Qingqing asked out loud.


    She knew that establishing a family required a spiritual land to begin with.


    And since spiritual lands were precious and limited in availability,


    ¡°Bi Lake Mountain, Lu will hold the family establishment ceremony at Bi Lake Mountain in two months¡¯ time,¡±

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    ¡°`¡°Zhao Daoist, if you¡¯re free by then, you must come to the gathering,¡±


    Lu Changsheng invited Zhao Qingqing to sit down. Acting as a host, he took out spiritual tea and sweets from his storage bag.


    ¡°Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    Zhao Qingqing was taken aback upon hearing this.


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    She had heard of the reputation of the Yu Family of Bi Lake Mountain.


    She knew this family had several members who had achieved Foundation Establishment.


    But now, Lu Changsheng mentioned establishing a family on Bi Lake Mountain, and she was filled with confusion.


    However, Zhao Qingqing didn¡¯t ask further, and congratulated him with a smile, ¡°Congratulations to Lu Daoist for not only achieving Foundation Establishment, and succeeding in the Great Dao, but also establishing a family. I will surely come to the gathering.¡±


    Her voice was quite wistful.


    Among the original group of six, apart from Xiao Xiyue, she had the best conditions.


    A Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, a Vegbody, and even taken in as a disciple by the elder of the herb garden.


    But now, she was still at the Ninth Level Energy Refinement, with a dim chance for Foundation Establishment.


    While Lu Changsheng had not only achieved Foundation Establishment but was also about to establish a family, outstripping her by who knows how many times.


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    ¡°It¡¯s just a bit of luck, a fluke that I achieved Foundation Establishment,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a light laugh.


    So, the two of them began to chat leisurely.


    Zhao Qingqing didn¡¯t talk much, most of the time it was Lu Changsheng speaking.


    But she would answer whenever asked, and when some interesting topics came up, she would speak a bit more.


    Knowing that Zhao Qingqing was an expert in Spirit Plants, proficient at cultivating all kinds of spiritual medicine,


    Lu Changsheng deliberately brought up this topic.


    He mentioned that his new family needed to be established from scratch and many spiritual medicines had to be planted, asking if Zhao Qingqing had any suggestions. ??£Î??¨ºs?


    Facing this topic, Zhao Qingqing suddenly became interested.


    She inquired about Lu Changsheng¡¯s needs, such as whether the spiritual medicine was for use or for sale, and what the cultivation environment was like.


    Although Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t a Spirit Plant cultivator himself, as a top-tier Second Rank Alchemist, he had considerable knowledge about spiritual medicine and immediately spoke of his requirements.


    Zhao Qingqing was surprised as she listened to Lu Changsheng, not expecting him to know so much about spiritual medicine, and the conversation between the two became much more congenial.


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    After a while, Zhao Qingqing picked up her tea, took a light sip, and spoke in a gentle voice.


    She was responsible for managing the outer sect¡¯s medicine garden on a daily basis.


    Thus, she could obtain many rare spiritual medicine seeds that were seldom seen on the market.


    ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll have to trouble Zhao Daoist,¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t refuse, and offered his thanks with a smile and a cupped-hands salute.


    Based on his years of experience, he knew that in male-female interactions, occasionally letting the other party help with some face-saving small favors can help to strengthen relationships.


    And by adhering to the principle of mutual benefit, once there is a first time for reciprocation, there can be more such exchanges in the future.


    His family was just getting established, with much to be done. If he could invite a top-level Spirit Plant cultivator like Zhao Qingqing to join the family, it would solve many problems.


    The two chatted for about an hour before Han Lin arrived in a hurry.


    He explained that he had been detained by his Artifact Refining, thus the delay.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng naturally didn¡¯t mind and asked Han Lin to have a seat.


    He then talked about his plans to establish a family.


    He mentioned that if Han Lin was free, he could come to the ceremony with Zhao Qingqing.


    ¡°I had guessed that Changsheng Daoist would establish a family in the future, but I didn¡¯t expect it to come this quickly,¡±


    ¡°I will definitely attend then,¡± Han Lin remarked with some emotion.


    He had a very good relationship with Lu Changsheng in the past, always calling him Brother Changsheng.


    But while one was in the Immortal Sects and the other in the Cultivation World, they hadn¡¯t seen each other for many years, and there was inevitably some estrangement.


    Moreover, both were in their thirties, over forty years old, having experienced much, no longer as naive as before.


    ¡°Hehe, good, we¡¯ll also invite Hong Yi, Xi Yue¡­ Daoist, and everyone can gather together,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smiling nod.


    He then inquired about the two¡¯s recent circumstances and their lives in the Qingyun Sect.


    Although he had learned about their general situation from Hong Yi,


    Now that they were together, it was the right time to talk about these matters.


    ¡°I am currently at the Ninth Level Energy Refinement, far behind Lu Daoist, with little hope for Foundation Establishment¡­¡±


    Zhao Qingqing spoke with a sense of resignation.


    She was just a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, and without a Foundation Establishment Elixir, her chances of achieving Foundation Establishment were less than twenty percent.


    Moreover, she was acutely aware that she was not someone with a particularly strong Dao Heart, lacking the drive to strive forward.


    Without going out for trials, tempering her Dao Heart, and obtaining opportunities, there was almost no hope for Foundation Establishment.


    But even though she knew this, she wouldn¡¯t be satisfied without giving it a try.


    ¡°Hehe, Foundation Establishment is such a distant thing, I¡¯m not even thinking about it,¡±


    Han Lin, with his weathered and unremarkable facial features, said with a cheerful laugh, appearing very optimistic.


    He expressed that just being able to step onto the path of cultivation was satisfaction enough.


    He planned to take on an assignment from the sect and head to the marketplace in a few years.


    With his skills as a high-grade Artifact Refiner, he could live quite comfortably.


    ¡°I used to think like Han Daoist, never considering Foundation Establishment, but life is unpredictable, and who knows when fortune might arrive,¡±


    Lu Changsheng chimed in.


    ¡°Hehe, I hope that Changsheng Daoist¡¯s auspicious words come true,¡±


    Han Lin responded with a cupped-hands salute.


    The three chatted sporadically.


    In the midst of their conversation, Lu Changsheng thought of Lady Meng¡¯s affairs and asked about some internal matters of the Qingyun Sect,


    such as the situation with the Enforcement Hall and the Record Hall.


    ¡°Caiyun True Immortal is the Enforcement Hall Master!?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng heard a piece of news that surprised him.


    ¡°Yes, the master of Xi Yue Daoist, Caiyun True Immortal, is indeed the Enforcement Hall Master,¡±


    Zhao Qingqing said with a tone that carried a mix of awe and admiration.


    ¡°As I thought, the previous investigations were from Xi Yue¡¯s master, this Caiyun True Immortal,¡±

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    Lu Changsheng pondered in his heart.After he left the Enforcement Hall earlier, he felt an elusive sensation of being watched and speculated it might be related to Xiao Xiyue¡¯s master.


    Now, hearing this, he was almost certain.


    It must be Lady Meng who, for some unknown reason, suspected him of killing Meng Yibai and thus reported him.


    But luckily, Caiyun True Immortal had just seen him and had rescued him from danger.


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    ¡°It seems, I should properly express my gratitude to Xi Yue when the time comes,¡± he thought.


    ¡°I also wonder if this Caiyun True Immortal could discern my mid Foundation Establishment cultivation level.¡±


    Lu Changsheng hesitated.


    Although he had a jade pendant gifted from a Nascent Soul Immortal sister, able to mask the magic aura,


    Lu Changsheng was unsure whether the pendant could block the Divine Sense of a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng missed his Misty Sky Bead.


    If he had the Misty Sky Bead, he would have no fear of a Nascent Soul Immortal¡¯s scrutiny.


    As he thought of the Misty Sky Bead, Lu Changsheng¡¯s thoughts drifted to Nangong Mili, then to the child in Nangong Mili¡¯s womb.


    ¡°It¡¯s been a year and a half, why hasn¡¯t Nangong Mili¡¯s child been born yet?¡± he wondered.


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    Lu Changsheng pondered in his heart.


    He had great expectations for the child in the womb of Nangong Mili, the Nascent Soul Immortal.


    But by his calculations, Nangong Mili had been pregnant for a year and seven months now.


    Even if the child was extraordinarily gifted, it wouldn¡¯t take this long to be born, would it?


    After a long casual chat, the small gathering dispersed.


    Lu Changsheng originally wanted to visit his nephew Xia Zhaoyang,


    however, considering the late hour and that he didn¡¯t have a Sensing Talisman for his nephew, he decided against it.


    He would have Xia Zhiyue write him a letter later.


    As he left Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng did not delay. Controlling a purple flying shuttle, he turned into a streak of light and flew towards Bi Lake Mountain. ????????¨º?


    ¡­


    Night had fallen deep.


    Outside Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°My lord, this is one of the weak spots of our ¡®Bi Water Sky Blue Great Formation,''¡± said Yu Ninghu, with a pallid face and sunken eyes, to a man in black robes standing beside him.


    ¡°It has only been a month since then; Lu Changsheng and the others surely haven¡¯t altered the Great Formation or redeployed it.¡±


    The man in black robes looked at the misty and hazy Great Formation before him, formed seals with his hands, and offered up a fist-sized black bead.


    ¡°Buzz¡ª¡±


    As the black bead¡¯s faint light swirled, streaks of black mist, like little snakes, surged towards the weak point of the Formation before them.


    Since he dared to sneak into the family¡¯s territory clandestinely, he naturally possessed the means.


    This bead, named ¡®Banishing Pearl,¡¯ was indeed a rare treasure.


    Against an ordinary First Grade Great Formation, it could break through silently and without a trace.


    Facing a Second Rank Great Formation, as long as one found the weak point and spent some time, it was also possible to rip open a crack.


    This was also why he had managed to infiltrate Little Jing Mountain without detection,


    because the First Grade Great Formation of Little Jing Mountain was nonexistent in front of his ¡®Banishing Pearl.¡¯


    ¡°Buzz, buzz, buzz¡ª¡±


    As nine black serpentine streaks from the Banishing Pearl surged on the Great Formation, gnawing persistently, the Formation trembled gently, and the swirling mist gradually dispersed, revealing the interior of Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Inside Bi Lake Mountain, atop Bi Yun Peak in Changsheng Hall, Ling Zixiao, with a graceful and pale face, suddenly opened her eyes.


    An Array Plate appeared in her hands.


    Seeing the Array Plate quivering gently and the needle rotating, Ling Zixiao immediately realized someone was tampering with the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation.


    She stepped quickly out of Changsheng Hall, looking in the direction indicated by the Array Plate¡¯s needle.


    She saw two figures in the dark night, doing something to the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation.


    ¡°Rise!¡±


    Ling Zixiao immediately manipulated the Array Plate, fully activating the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation.


    In an instant.


    ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª¡±


    The previously thin mist enveloping Bi Lake Mountain now churned rapidly, becoming dense with a powerful surge of Spiritual Power emanating outwards,


    turning the Great Formation a shade of azure blue under the night, with many colorful runes moving like fish in a sea, carrying a sense of danger.


    ¡°It seems we¡¯d been discovered, so be it, directly break the Formation,¡±


    ¡°As long as we create a crack, that will be enough for us to get in.¡±


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    He immediately formed seals with his hands and urged the ¡®Banishing Pearl¡¯ with all his might.


    The previously faint light around the black bead now flooded it, transforming the snake-like black mist around it into a giant black serpent that struck fiercely at the weak point of the Great Formation.


    Yu Ninghu, witnessing this, also conjured a Curved Saber Magic Artifact and slashed it against the Great Formation.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom!¡±


    The entire Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation thundered, shattering the quiet of the night.


    ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s that noise?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡±


    ¡°Why is the Great Formation operating at full force?¡±


    Inside Bi Lake Mountain, those who were cultivating or sleeping were startled awake by the noise.


    Coming out of their rooms, they saw the fully engaged, azure blue Bi Water Sky Blue Great Formation above and showed signs of confusion on their faces.


    They knew that the Great Formation would only operate at its full might in times of crisis.


    Now that the Great Formation had suddenly sprung into action and was emitting loud noises, it was clear that something was amiss.


    ¡°Everyone, do not panic, stay in your homes, comfort the children, and do not walk around randomly!¡± Ling Zixiao saw this scene, her graceful pale face showing a touch of solemnity as she spoke loudly with a Spell to amplify her voice.


    She then took out a Transmission Talisman from her Storage Bag and sent a message to Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng.


    Having just seized control of Bi Lake Mountain and demonstrated their power to outsiders, now someone dared to cause trouble on Bi Lake Mountain and break the Formation; without a doubt, the adversary meant harm and came prepared.


    And the method of breaking the Formation made Ling Zixiao realize it was no simple affair.

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    So, she immediately used a Transmission Talisman, hoping Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge would hurry over to help.After all, only your own family knows your own affairs.


    Her body was weak, and she retained merely a tenth of her mana.


    Previously, breaching the Formation had also damaged her meridians and Dantian, leaving her in an extremely weakened state.


    Although she had been treated with Lu Miaoge¡¯s Taiyi True Water.


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    But such healing required a long-term treatment, not something that could take effect just once or twice.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    The weak points of the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation were continuously being bombarded.


    The man in the black robe was obviously prepared, having even brought Second Rank Talisman to break the ban.


    The Talisman struck down, sending out ripples that twisted the operation of the Great Formation.


    ¡°Rotate!¡±


    Upon seeing this, Ling Zixiao soared into the sky, sat in meditation above Bi Yun Peak, made hand seals, manipulated the Array Plate, took command of the Great Formation, and fortified the weak points being attacked with all her might.


    ¡°Miaoyun, you go pacify Lake Heart Island and keep a close watch on the foreign Cultivators on the island!¡±


    At this moment, Ling Zixiao¡¯s gaze shifted toward Lake Heart Island and then to a small courtyard, where she transmitted her voice to Lu Miaoyun.


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    Lake Heart Island also housed some foreign Cultivators left behind by the Yu Family, as well as members of the Lu Family from Qingzhu Mountain who came to help with affairs.


    Ling Zixiao normally wouldn¡¯t take notice of these Yu Family affiliates, not believing they could pose any real threat.


    But at this moment, she had to take precautions.


    ¡°Okay, sister Ling.¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Lu Miaoyun immediately responded.


    Facing this situation, although she was somewhat nervous and overwhelmed.


    She knew that her husband was not at home at the moment, so as the master of the house, she needed to stabilize the situation.


    She promptly controlled a Flying Sword and flew toward Lake Heart Island.


    ¡°Miaoyun, what¡¯s the situation?¡±


    A Lu Family elder, seeing Lu Miaoyun, immediately asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure either, but it seems someone is trying to infiltrate Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun looked at the condition of the Great Formation and said.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t Changsheng at home?¡±


    Upon hearing this, the elder was suddenly startled and also became somewhat flustered.


    After all, those daring enough to launch a stealth attack on Bi Lake Mountain were usually well-prepared.


    If Lu Changsheng happened to be absent, Bi Lake Mountain would be in danger.


    ¡°Grandfather Tong, Uncle Fei, with sister Ling in charge, nothing will go wrong.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun glanced at Ling Zixiao on top of Bi Yun Peak, bit her lip, and spoke.


    At the same time, she transmitted her voice: ¡°Grandfather Tong, Uncle Fei, please stay calm on Lake Heart Island and watch over these external Cultivators.¡± ?????§§?


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Several Lu Family elders heard her and also looked toward Ling Zixiao on top of Bi Yun Peak.


    Although they could see that Ling Zixiao was not in good physical health.


    They had seen Ling Zixiao¡¯s grace in breaking Formations before.


    Knowing that she was a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator and a Second Rank Array Master, they felt reassured with her in control under such circumstances.


    ¡°Two Foundation Establishment¡­¡±


    ¡°Merely two Foundation Establishment Cultivators dare to attempt to break the Formation, they must be well-prepared. Which Family¡¯s power is behind this?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, meditating on Bi Yun Peak and managing the Great Formation, observed the black-robed man and Yu Ninghu trying to breach the Formation.


    Although she had seen Yu Ninghu before, she couldn¡¯t make out his identity now since he was disguising his appearance and aura, and his aura had greatly changed.


    ¡°My husband and Miaoge will probably not be able to return in a short time.¡±


    ¡°In my current state, I might not be able to hold out until they arrive.¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked at the two breaking the Formation, and began to calculate in her mind.


    She knew her condition; it was manageable to maintain the operation of the Great Formation for a short period.


    If it took too long, her meridians and Dantian would be under strain and unable to sustain.


    ¡°In that case, I must turn defence into offence.¡±


    ¡°With a Second Rank Great Formation to suppress the enemy, and combined with Third Rank Talismans, killing both of them would not be difficult¡­


    ¡°It¡¯s just uncertain what kind of methods these two have¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao pondered, a serious expression shining in her beautiful eyes.


    In her hands were three Third Rank Talismans and several Second Rank Talismans given by Lu Changsheng.


    But in her current condition, having to control the Great Formation and activate the Third Rank Talisman would require her to make a killing blow.


    If she failed to kill both of them, it would become problematic.


    ¡°Let¡¯s first probe them. These two dare to attempt breaking the Formation, they surely have come prepared.


    ¡°Not only have they found the weak points of the Great Formation at first notice, but they also possess treasures that can break bans.¡±


    After thinking it over for a moment, Ling Zixiao decided to abandon such a risky plan.


    If her plan failed, everyone at Bi Lake Mountain would fall into danger.


    She would try to hold out with the Great Formation, hoping that Lu Changsheng could come back in time.


    But seeing that her and Lu Changsheng¡¯s yin and yang Sensing Talisman had no reaction, it indicated that Lu Changsheng was still far away from Bi Lake Mountain and would not be able to rush back anytime soon.


    ¡°Break! Break! Break!¡±


    Outside the Great Formation, the man in the black robe continued to bombard the Great Formation with the ¡®Ban-Breaking Pearl¡¯. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Next to him, Yu Ninghu also wielded his Magic Artifact, bombarding the Great Formation.


    ¡°She¡¯s currently operating the Great Formation at full strength, reinforcing this weak point. Yu boy, take these three Talismans and attack the other weak point!¡±


    ¡°If she¡¯s severely injured, she won¡¯t be able to keep managing the Great Formation, the consumption will wear her down!¡±


    At this moment, the man in the black robe also noted that Ling Zixiao had reinforced the weak point in front of her, and said aloud.


    ¡°Yes, my lord.¡±


    Yu Ninghu¡¯s face was dark and sullen as he nodded his head in agreement.


    As a Yu Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he naturally knew of the many weak points of his own Great Formation.


    On normal days, they would arrange more people to patrol around these weak points.


    But right now, Lu Changsheng clearly didn¡¯t have this capability.


    Beyond assigning someone to guard the gate, there were no patrols in other places.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom¡ª¡±


    Yu Ninghu, holding the talismans, turned into a streak of light, arriving at another weak point and began to bombard the Great Formation, intending to create a crack.


    ¡°How is this possible? They seem to know the weak points of the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation like the back of their hand.¡±

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    Ling Zixiao watched the scene unfold, her beautiful pupils slightly constricted.Her gaze turned toward Yu Ninghu, shrouded in a black cloak, trying to discern who the person was.


    ¡°The weak points of the Great Formation are a secret power of every family, absolutely not to be leaked to outsiders,¡± she thought.


    ¡°Apart from the Yu Family, no one else could possibly be so familiar with the weak points of Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s Great Formation.¡±


    ¡°And within the Yu Family, only some core high-ranking members would know this secret.¡±


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    ¡°Could it really be Ning Hu?¡±


    ¡°But Ning Hu has sworn a Heart Demon Oath and signed a Second Rank Spiritual Contract. Should he dare such an act, he would be invaded by the Heart Demon and suffer the backlash of the Spiritual Contract, his cultivation severely damaged, plummeting back to Qi Refinement.¡±


    Ling Zixiao pondered in her heart, speculating whether this person could be Ning Hu.


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    if the other party dared to break the agreement, the backlash from the Spiritual Contract would surely bring disaster.


    In the Cultivation World, there are many methods, and neither Heart Demon Oaths nor Spiritual Contracts are unsolvable.


    But the Yu Family is merely a Foundation Establishment Family.


    They absolutely do not have a way to circumvent a Heart Demon Oath and a Second Rank Spiritual Contract without paying a price.


    ¡°No, this can¡¯t go on like this,¡± she muttered to herself.


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    As time went by and the surging of mana inside her became increasingly burdensome, Ling Zixiao knew she could not continue this stalemate with the opponent.


    Otherwise, in the end, she was the one who would be at a disadvantage.


    ¡°Turn!¡±


    Channeling her mana, she flicked her wrist over the Array Plate, instantly reinforcing the Great Formation, including the weak point where Ning Hu was located.


    Afterward, from her pale lips devoid of color, she gently exhaled, ¡°Rise!¡±


    ¡°Huff huff huff¡ª¡ª¡±


    In an instant, the azure sea-like Great Formation churned, with symbols akin to swimming fish converging to form little golden and blue spheres, shooting towards Ning Hu.


    These golden and blue spheres looked unimpressive, but each was the equivalent of a full-force strike from an early stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator!


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    However, the moment Ning Hu saw the surging spiritual power of the Great Formation, he immediately transformed into a streak of light and fled.


    As the former master of Bi Lake Mountain, he not only knew where the weak points of the Great Formation were.


    But he was also very clear about the power of the Great Formation¡¯s attack.


    Knowing he was merely at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment,


    he absolutely could not withstand the strikes of the Great Formation.


    ¡°It seems they not only know my lord is not on Bi Lake Mountain but also that I am injured,¡± Ling Zixiao took a deep breath as she watched Ning Hu¡¯s actions. ????¨¢?????£Â§§?


    She knew that the opponent had truly come prepared!


    They not only brought means to break the formation but also had a thorough understanding of her family¡¯s current situation!


    Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t just be two people coming to break the formation, and they were clearly aiming to fight a war of attrition with her.


    ¡°The only option is to rely on a Talisman to catch one off guard,¡± she thought to herself, having made up her mind.


    She planned to catch the opponent off guard with a Third Rank Talisman.


    She refused to believe that the enemy also knew she had a Third Rank Talisman at her disposal.


    Even she was extremely surprised when Lu Changsheng gave her the Third Rank Talisman.


    She wondered where her lord had obtained such a Talisman.


    ¡°Array, activate!¡±


    Ling Zixiao manipulated the array plate, directly transitioning from defense to offense, allowing the great formation¡¯s mists to continue surging and tumbling.


    Countless prohibition runes converged, turning into numerous small golden-blue orbs, launching precise strikes at Yu Ninghu and the man in the black robe.


    ¡°Swoosh¡ª¡±


    Yu Ninghu, who had been attacking the great formation from a distance using spells, immediately fled even farther upon witnessing this scene.


    Yet, the man in the black robe faced this onslaught undaunted, conjuring a bronze bell.


    ¡°Hum!¡±


    The bronze bell resounded with a boom, bursting forth with an ancient bronze light shield that enveloped the man in black, directly withstanding the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation¡¯s assault.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    The golden-blue orbs struck the bronze bell, causing a series of intense roaring explosions.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment Late Stage!¡±


    Ling Zixiao, upon observing the man in black robe¡¯s actions and seeing his spiritual artifact, the bronze bell, immediately knew that the opponent possessed the cultivation level of the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.


    Otherwise, it would be absolutely impossible to withstand so many strikes from the great formation so easily.


    ¡°Since you wish to break through the formation, I¡¯ll let you break it!¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s pale and elegant face took on a chilling hue.


    She sat cross-legged, her hands forming seals, while the array plate before her buzzed and vibrated.


    One could see, on Bi Lake Mountain, the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation suddenly generated a multitude of ripples, with runes meandering across it, condensing into a dread-inducing Five-Colored Long Spear.


    At that moment, Ling Zixiao completely opened up the Great Formation¡¯s defenses, allowing the two attackers to strike and create fissures.


    ¡°Hmm, getting desperate, are we?¡±


    ¡°Do you really believe you can annihilate us both? Utterly delusional!¡±


    The man in the black robe saw this and his gloomy eyes flashed with a crimson gleam as he formed hand seals.


    ¡°Rumble, rumble¡ª¡±


    Suddenly, the ¡®Prohibition-Breaking Pearl¡¯ in front of him erupted with light to its utmost limit, like a Flood Dragon roaring as it collided with the great formation.


    ¡°Break for me!¡±


    At that moment, the man in black produced a Second Rank Prohibition-Breaking Talisman in his hand.


    ¡°Rumble!¡±


    In an instant, a massive crack appeared in the great formation.


    ¡°Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh¡ª¡±


    The man in the black robe, catching sight of this crack, immediately turned into a black mist, tearing through the air like a tempest and rushing into the formation.


    ¡°Kill!¡±


    Ling Zixiao, dressed in a blue robe, sat cross-legged with a clear and cold face, her beautiful Qiushui eyes gleaming brightly in the night.


    ¡°Whoosh!!!¡±


    In that moment, the Five-Colored Long Spear, formed by the countless prohibition runes on the great formation, suddenly launched toward the man in the black robe.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    The bronze bell above the head of the man in the black robe boomed, soaring into the sky, bursting with a light shield to block the Five-Colored Long Spear.


    ¡°Rumble!¡±


    But against the full power of the great formation, comparable to a full-strength strike from the peak of Foundation Establishment, the bronze bell let out a mournful cry as its light shield shattered and the artifact itself revealed a crack.


    ¡°You think you can slay me, as if I wouldn¡¯t have made any preparations!¡±

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    The man in the black robe watched as the five-colored long spear charged toward him, sneered, and mana surged within his body, allowing the bronze bell to continue emitting light to block the long spear, while he slapped his Storage Bag.¡°Bang!¡±


    A black coffin appeared.


    Out came a zombie, its entire body dark as night, muscles bulging, eyes blood-red, and an overwhelming sense of gloom rolling off of it.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


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    The zombie let out a roar like a wild beast and charged directly towards Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°A Second Rank Dark Zombie, this is bad!¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s complexion involuntarily changed.


    Her original intention was to suppress the man in the black robe with the Great Formation, then use a Third Rank Talisman to obliterate him.


    But now, the enemy was directly confronting the Great Formation¡¯s onslaught, sending a Second Rank Zombie after her.


    ¡°This is, a Dark Zombie!¡±


    ¡°No good, this person is Xiahou Monie!¡±


    ¡°How could this be, why would Xiahou Monie set his sights on Bi Lake Mountain!¡±


    On Bi Yun Peak, everyone on Lake Heart Island saw this scene and immediately guessed the identity of the man in the black robe, their faces filled with shock and panic.


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    The fact that Xiahou Clan at Blackwater Pool had been secret nurturers and refiners of zombies for the Heavenly Corpse Sect from Jin Kingdom was widely known.


    Over the past two years, Xiahou Monie had been causing chaos throughout Qingyun Region, slaughtering several smaller families.


    The appearance of a Second Rank Dark Zombie at the hands of the man in the black robe in this manner virtually confirmed his identity as Xiahou Monie.


    ¡°Husband said that in the face of danger, the Golden Armor Bean Mother can transform into a puppet.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun thought of what Lu Changsheng had told her before when she saw this unfold.


    However, she had planted the Golden Armor Bean Mother at Lingcui Cliff.


    Looking at the current situation, she gritted her teeth and immediately controlled her Flying Sword to fly toward Lingcui Cliff.


    ¡°It¡¯s indeed Xiahou Monie.¡±


    Outside the Great Formation, Ning Hu, who was attacking the formation¡¯s weak points, saw the man in the black robe bring out the coffin and release the Dark Zombie, his dark complexion sank slightly. ??????¨®£Â¨¨?


    He had previously suspected that this man in the black robe was Xiahou Monie.


    Now that he saw the Dark Zombie, he felt almost certain of it.


    ¡°Since he has already fallen into the Demon Path, what difference is there between Xiahou Monie and the others from the Demon Path!¡±


    Ning Hu¡¯s eyes darkened as he didn¡¯t give it too much thought and focused all his energy on bombarding the weakest point of the formation before him.


    Since the Great Formation had already given up on defense, all he needed to do was breach it and join forces with the man in the black robe¡ªthey would surely capture Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Sister Ling!¡±


    Atop Bi Yun Peak, Lu Miaohuan saw the Dark Zombie charging at Ling Zixiao and quickly retrieved a two-meter tall, ink-black metal puppet from her Storage Bag, wielding a sabre in one hand, a shield in the other, and carrying five dark black spears on its back.


    ¡°Go!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan, using the Puppet Control Technique taught by Lu Changsheng, controlled the Second Rank Puppet with her Mental Spirit to intercept the Dark Zombie.


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    The moment the Second Rank Puppet moved to engage the Dark Zombie, the five spears on its back shot out like thunder and lightning, simultaneously striking at the Zombie with fierce dominance.


    Lu Miaohuan didn¡¯t have much combat experience, and her knowledge of the puppet was limited to what Lu Changsheng had introduced and her subsequent curious fiddling.


    So faced with the Dark Zombie, she struck with all her might.


    ¡°Clang clang clang!¡±


    Each of these spears, carrying the weight of a Foundation Establishment strike, pounded on the Zombie¡¯s body, immediately causing a sound like the clashing of gold and iron.


    ¡°How can this be!?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan saw the Second Rank Puppet¡¯s all-out strike merely leave a series of gashes on the undead creature, failing to penetrate it.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    Facing this onslaught, the undead creature instantly flew into a rage, letting out a furious roar as dark energy billowed around its body, charging towards the Second Rank Puppet.


    Suddenly, the Second Rank undead creature and the Second Rank Puppet began to fight.


    But it was clear to see that the Second Rank Puppet was no match for the undead creature.


    Each fierce strike from the undead creature left the Second Rank Puppet with a dent.


    ¡°Second Rank Puppet, now is the time!¡±


    Ling Zixiao, watching this scene, immediately activated the Great Formation to its fullest to suppress the man in the black robe.


    Subsequently, a purple talisman appeared in her hand and flew out towards the man in the black robe, intending to blast him to death with the talisman.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    Seeing this, the man in the black robe immediately guessed that Ling Zixiao must have some sort of contingency in place.


    He promptly formed hand signs, mana surging around him, and sacrificed a black bowl.


    At the same time.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Yuning Hu broke through the Great Formation, transforming into a streak of light that rushed in, wielding a Curved Saber and striking at Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    Seeing Yuning Hu suddenly attack, Ling Zixiao¡¯s expression darkened slightly.


    She quickly manipulated the Array Plate, causing the Formation to operate and exert a suppressing force on Yuning Hu as another talisman appeared in her hand.


    Second Rank Supreme Talisman¡ªThunderfire Truth Talisman!


    In her current state, she could at most use one Third Rank Talisman!


    Moreover, she could tell that Yuning Hu¡¯s strength was at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment.


    Such strength did not warrant the use of a Third Rank Talisman!


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    The talisman in Ling Zixiao¡¯s hand soared into the sky, turning into endless thunder and earth fire, sweeping towards Yuning Hu with an awe-inspiring might.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    Yuning Hu¡¯s body suddenly felt heavy as he saw the talisman¡¯s assault, his ashen face turning drastically pale.


    He hastily sacrificed several talismans, creating multiple barriers in an attempt to escape.


    But at this moment, the invisible force of the Great Formation suppressed him like a mountain, his legs sinking into a swamp, unable to move.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    Yuning Hu was suddenly engulfed by the endless thunderfire.


    ¡°Puh!¡±


    Ling Zixiao spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, her already pale face turning as white as paper at that moment.


    Operating the Formation for such a long time had already placed a severe strain on her.


    Now, forcing the Formation to its limit to suppress Yuning Hu and activating the Second Rank Spirit Talisman had caused her already fragile meridians and Dantian to suffer damage.


    ¡°A splendid opportunity!¡±


    Seeing Ling Zixiao spitting out blood, the man in the black robe immediately showed elation.

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    As for the situation at Yu Ninghu Lake, he paid it no attention.After all, Yu Ninghu was merely a puppet he had turned into a Corpse Puppet.


    Even though it was a waste of a corpse seed, compared to the current Ling Zixiao and the opportunity of Lu Changsheng, there was no comparison.


    ¡°Kill them all!¡±


    The man in the black robe, while resisting the Five-Colored Long Spear, slapped his Storage Bag and three coffins appeared, out of which three zombies emerged.


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    However, these three zombies were not as powerful as the previous one, they were merely First Grade zombies.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    Meanwhile, the Second Rank Puppet controlled by Lu Miaohuan was battered into near-deformation by the shadow corpse and sent flying backward.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The shadow corpse let out a furious roar and continued to charge towards Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°No, if I use another Second Rank Talisman, I won¡¯t be able to use a Third Rank Talisman at all,¡± Ling Zixiao thought as she faced the charging Second Rank shadow corpse, her hand clutching a Divine Thunder Talisman and her face grave.


    However, just then.


    ¡°Swoosh!¡±


    From atop Lingcui Peak, a streak of golden light shot towards this place.


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    ¡°Bang¡ª¡±


    The golden light impacted the Second Rank shadow corpse, sending it flying.


    A towering figure appeared, draped in golden armor, majestic and overwhelming, with a presence that could rival the bulls in combat.


    ¡°What is this?¡±


    Ling Zixiao was taken aback upon seeing this scene.


    How could there be so many contingencies at home?


    Had she known about the Second Rank Puppet at home, and this unknown golden-armored person, she wouldn¡¯t have had to plan this way.


    ¡°What is this!?¡±


    The man in the black robe was also startled by this turn of events.


    His shadow corpse, which he had raised to the Middle Stage of Second Rank, was just sent flying by this golden-armored person!


    ¡°This Lu Changsheng¡¯s family must have plenty of contingencies; the opportunity he has secured is definitely not simple¡ªit¡¯s a great opportunity!¡±


    ¡°Moreover, this Ling Zixiao, she definitely still has Talismans in her hand. There is no need for me to clash head-on; better to return and report this to the elder!¡± ??????¨°????¨¨?


    The man in the black robe watched the scene, thinking that Ling Zixiao had rushed towards him, certainly intending to use a Supreme Second Rank Talisman against him.


    The situation at hand left him unsure of how many contingencies the other party still held.


    Right then, the man in the black robe decided to give up and used a ¡°Restriction Breaking Bead¡± to blast at the Great Formation, preparing to leave.


    ¡°Thinking of leaving!?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, seeing this, would obviously not let the other party escape.


    Given her current condition, what if the other party decided to turn back and launch a surprise attack after escaping!


    ¡°Suppress!¡±


    Ling Zixiao maneuvered the Array Plate, sealing the Great Formation to prevent the other party from escaping, pouring a continuous stream of liquid mana into the Third Rank Talisman in her hand.


    Hum!


    The purple talisman flew high into the sky, emitting a powerful humming sound and spiritual pressure.


    It then transformed into a heaven-piercing, earth-shattering Nine Heavens Divine Thunder!


    A Third Rank, Lower Grade Talisman¡ªDivine Thunder Talisman!


    This Talisman¡¯s power was comparable to a strike from a Nascent Soul Immortal!


    Boom!


    The purple thunderlight unfurled, an endless sea of lightning illuminating the entire night sky as bright as day.


    This moment, Bi Lake Mountain became a world of thunder and lightning.


    The violent brilliance of the thunderstorm shimmered, turning into a sea of thunder, engulfing the man in the black robe.


    Subsequently, a proliferation of thunderstorms enveloped the area, making every inch of space full of terrifying brilliance.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    Even the might of the thunderlight was unyielding, blowing open a corner of the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation where the man in the black robe was located.


    The entire land turned scorched black under the purple thunder, littered with pits and entrenched with the breath of thunder that destroys everything.


    ¡°This this this¡­¡±


    ¡°What terrifying might!¡±


    ¡°Could this be the legendary Third Rank Talisman!¡±


    Everyone at Bi Yun Peak and Lake Heart Island, witnessing the daytime-bright, heaven-and-earth-destroying thunder, were too shocked to speak. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Spit!¡±


    Ling Zixiao spat out another mouthful of blood when she saw this, collapsing weakly.


    At this moment, her mana was nearly depleted, and her meridians and Dantian throbbed with pain.


    The mana required for the Third Rank Talisman far exceeded her expectation, almost completely draining the mana from her body.


    ¡°Sister Ling.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan, upon seeing this, swiftly maneuvered her Flying Sword, rushing out from Bi Yun Peak to catch Ling Zixiao.


    She took out a bottle of Elixir Medicines from her Storage Bag, fed them to Ling Zixiao, and also used a healing Talisman on her.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The Second Rank shadow corpse, witnessing this, roared furiously.


    ¡°Bang¡ª¡±


    The Golden Armor Warrior once again unleashed a thunderous punch, sending the Second Rank shadow corpse flying.


    ¡°The rest¡­ I leave to you,¡± Ling Zixiao said with an exceptionally weak voice.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Sister Zi Xiao,¡± Lu Miaohuan replied with clenched teeth.


    Immediately, she took out several Talismans and attacked the three First Grade shadow corpses.


    In their hands, all of these people held several Talismans given to them by Lu Changsheng.


    At that moment, Lu Miaoyun also arrived from Lingcui Cliff, took out several Talismans, and bombarded the three First Grade shadow corpses.


    Soon after, the battle ended.


    The three First Grade shadow corpses were annihilated by the two women, and the Second Rank shadow corpse was suppressed by the Golden Armor Warrior.


    ¡°Zhenzhen, Zhiyue, Ling¡¯er, Xianzhi, Yun¡¯er, Xiaoru, keep an eye on the surroundings,¡± Lu Miaohuan said, taking a deep breath and addressing the other girls and children in her family.


    Now that Ling Zixiao was nearly unconscious, they all needed to stabilize the situation.


    Immediately, Lu Miaoyun commanded the Golden Armor Warrior to guard the breach in the Great Formation.


    The few other women and several children took Talismans from the hands of Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan and took on a battle-ready stance.


    Time ticked away slowly.


    This night was one of sleepless vigil for Bi Lake Mountain.


    It¡¯s uncertain how much time had passed when, as the sky began to brighten with the light of dawn, a figure adorned in snow-white garments with a beautiful and serene face alighted outside Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge!¡±


    ¡°Sister!¡±


    ¡°Auntie!¡±


    Seeing this figure, the people at Bi Lake Mountain immediately showed a look of joy.


    Meanwhile, Ling Zixiao in Lu Miaohuan¡¯s arms completely lost consciousness at this moment.

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    Bi Lake Mountain.¡°Yun¡¯er, what has happened?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the condition of his home and the effects caused by the Divine Thunder Talisman, had a somewhat grim expression on his face.


    On his way back, he received a message from Ling Zixiao, and he immediately realized that something must have happened to Bi Lake Mountain.


    However, he did not expect the battle to be so intense that the Family¡¯s Great Formation had been breached.


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    ¡°Husband¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoyun immediately stepped forward and began to recount the events of the previous night to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Xiahou Monie¡­¡±


    When Lu Changsheng heard this, his eyes revealed a fierce glint.


    He had not expected that while he was away at the Qingyun Sect, his home would suffer chaos at the hands of Xiahou Monie.


    And according to Lu Miaoyun¡¯s description, Xiahou Monie had clearly come prepared, having set his sights on their home long before.


    He had been waiting for Lu Changsheng to leave Bi Lake Mountain before making a move.


    ¡°How is Zi Xiao doing?¡±


    Upon hearing that Ling Zixiao was unconscious, Lu Changsheng immediately asked about her condition.


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    ¡°Sister Miaoge is treating Sister Ling right now, I¡¯m not clear about the specifics,¡± said Lu Miaoyun, pursing her lips lightly.


    After Lu Miaoge had arrived and Ling Zixiao had become unconscious, she, along with the Golden Armor Warriors and her children, had been defending the area the entire time to prevent any further incidents from occurring.


    ¡°Alright, Yun¡¯er, you¡¯ve worked hard. I¡¯ll go see how Zi Xiao is doing,¡± said Lu Changsheng.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately turned into a burst of Escape Light, flying towards Bi Yun Peak.


    When he arrived at Changsheng Hall, Lu Changsheng immediately saw Ling Zixiao¡¯s pale face as she lay on the white jade bed.


    Lu Miaoge was at her side, using Taiyi True Water to treat and nourish her physical body.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, how is Zi Xiao now?¡± Lu Changsheng approached and inquired.


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯re back,¡± said Lu Miaoge with a voice gentle as water.


    ¡°Sister Ling is out of danger now, but several of her meridians are too fragile and have ruptured. Her current condition is not good,¡± continued Lu Miaoge, her voice gentle. ????¦¡?§à????§¦S?


    Her own face seemed somewhat pale, clearly indicating that treating Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition had depleted much of her vitality.


    ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard, Sister Miaoge,¡± said Lu Changsheng, looking at the two women, feeling a heaviness in his heart.


    He immediately took out a bottle of Healing Pills from his Storage Bag and passed it to Lu Miaoge.


    He then took Ling Zixiao¡¯s wrist to check her condition.


    He saw at once that Ling Zixiao¡¯s internal state was a mess.


    Fragile, withered meridians were ruptured, and her Dao Foundation within the Dantian was dim and lackluster.


    He felt that if it weren¡¯t for Lu Miaoge¡¯s treatment, Ling Zixiao might have been in mortal danger.


    This added a few more heavy layers to Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart, as well as his killing intent towards Xiahou Monie.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, go get some rest. Keep an eye on the outside; leave this place to me,¡± said Lu Changsheng deeply inhaling, then addressing Lu Miaoge as he prepared to apply the ¡®Yin Yang Nirvana Technique¡¯ and ¡®Life Transference Technique¡¯ to treat Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Lu Miaoge replied softly, knowing that Lu Changsheng was going to heal Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Huff!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Ling Zixiao¡¯s pale, bloodless face and exhaled a deep breath. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He felt that this incident was indeed due to his own lack of thorough consideration.


    Although he had given Ling Zixiao and others like Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan some means of protection,


    those measures were only effective against common dangers and your average Foundation Establishment Cultivators.


    He had not considered thoroughly enough, such as the potential consequences of his killing the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators and the glory from taking Bi Lake Mountain, which could attract attention from ill-intentioned people like Xiahou Monie.


    ¡°Since my breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, I¡¯ve gained more and more abilities, gradually losing that initial cautious attitude,¡± he reflected to himself.


    ¡°Now, it¡¯s not just me, but an entire family that I must consider in all matters,¡± Lu Changsheng quietly mused.


    ¡°Just like this trip to the Qingyun Sect, I thought that the matter with Meng Yibai was over and didn¡¯t take it to heart.¡±


    ¡°But had it not been for my teacher Xi Yue, there could have been a lot of trouble,¡± he continued his self-reflection.


    Lu Changsheng became aware that he had lost the vigilant mindset he used to have when first starting out.


    Before, his wives, concubines, and children were all on Qingzhu Mountain, with the Lu Family there to help look out for them.


    But now, having left Qingzhu Mountain for Bi Lake Mountain, he had to consider everything more carefully.


    Without further thought, he began to undo Ling Zixiao¡¯s clothing and stripped down.


    Looking at the curvaceous, jade-like body in front of him, Lu Changsheng only felt sympathy, with no trace of desire.


    He undressed himself and gently embraced Ling Zixiao, initiating the ¡®Yin Yang Nirvana Technique¡¯ as he entered her like a Flood Dragon diving into the sea, using his Yang essence to heal her and nourish her meridians and Dantian.


    ¡­


    A few days later.


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s treatment, Ling Zixiao¡¯s eyelashes trembled, and a soft moan escaped her lips.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, you¡¯re awake!¡± exclaimed Lu Changsheng, his face lighting up with joy as he turned towards Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°My Lord¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao gently opened her beautiful eyes, looked at Lu Changsheng, and managed to summon a weak smile on her pale face.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, don¡¯t talk yet, stabilize your breath,¡± said Lu Changsheng gently, speaking softly.


    He increased the effect of the ¡®Life Transference Technique¡¯ to stabilize Ling Zixiao¡¯s current state.


    ¡°Hmm~¡±


    The faint blush on Ling Zixiao¡¯s pallid face turned a delicate red as she hummed softly, weak and docile.


    Time passed gradually.


    It was hard to tell how much time went by, but eventually, Ling Zixiao¡¯s complexion was no longer deathly pale.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, you¡¯ve put in a hard effort this time,¡± said Lu Changsheng, holding the tender and fragrant body in his arms, his face showing remorse.


    If Ling Zixiao hadn¡¯t acted bravely, the consequences would have been unthinkable.


    ¡°My Lord¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao showed a gentle smile, snuggling into Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace.


    She could feel the concern and guilt in his eyes.


    In a weak voice, she said, ¡°My Lord, you need not blame yourself. This matter is not your fault.¡±


    In her view, Lu Changsheng did indeed have some responsibility.


    The distribution of the treasures prepared by the family was too scattered, he wasn¡¯t aware of them, and thus he couldn¡¯t make the best arrangements.


    Nevertheless, Xiahou Monie clearly came well-prepared, and such circumstances were genuinely difficult to anticipate.

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    ¡°`¡°If I had been more cautious, this wouldn¡¯t have happened,¡± Lu Changsheng sighed lightly.


    ¡°My lord, Xiahou Monie evidently came prepared¡­¡± Ling Zixiao said softly, gripping Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand.


    It implied they had intimate knowledge of Lu Changsheng¡¯s movements, his physical condition, and the weak points of the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation.


    There was clearly a problem!


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    ¡°It seems, this matter is inextricably linked to the Yu Family!¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s face tensed as he spoke coldly.


    Though he had concerns about saving face and had spared the Yu Family so far,


    should they truly be involved in such matters, he would no longer consider any face-saving measures!


    ¡°I also suspect the Yu Family¡¯s involvement,¡±


    ¡°But Yu Ningu is a smart man. The entire Yu Family relies on his support. He wouldn¡¯t rashly risk danger and cooperate with the demonic path,¡±


    ¡°Moreover, he¡¯s bound by the Heart Demon¡¯s oath and a Second Rank Spiritual Contract.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s also the possibility that he was coerced by Xiahou Monie,¡± Ling Zixiao murmured.


    In her view, Yu Ningu was unlikely to resort to such actions.


    But under the coercion of Xiahou Monie, it was not so certain.


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    After all, their own Family¡¯s formation had been breached by Xiahou Monie.


    The formation on Xiao Jing Mountain was merely First Grade.


    If Xiahou Monie wanted to move against Yu Ningu, it would be effortless.


    And for Xiahou Monie to act against their Family, using the Yu Family, and Yu Ningu, to learn about their situation was all too normal.


    ¡°I will send a message to the Ji Family later to check on the situation in Xiao Jing Mountain,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded and said.


    He had taken Xiao Jing Mountain as a vassal to keep an eye on the Yu Family.


    ¡°If the Yu Family is indeed related to this matter, my lord could leave it to Qingyun Sect to handle,¡± Ling Zixiao whispered.


    ¡°Very well,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this.


    He knew that if the collusion between the Yu Family and Xiahou Monie was confirmed, Qingyun Sect would deal with the Yu Family, and he wouldn¡¯t need to intervene. R????B??


    ¡°My lord, we also need to report the matter of Xiahou Monie to Qingyun Sect.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, as far as I know, among the members of Xiahou Monie, the old ancestor Xiahou Wuwo has been missing, without a trace.¡±


    ¡°Now that they have lost a Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator in our Family, they might seek revenge,¡± Ling Zixiao continued.


    ¡°Xiahou Wuwo,¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing the name.


    He said coldly, ¡°If he dares to come, I want to see how he plans to seek revenge!¡±


    Armed with the Ninety-Nine Mysterious True Strategy and more than ten Third Rank Talismans,


    if the enemy dared to come, he could ensure they would not return!


    ¡°As a Demonic Path Cultivator, this person has evaded the Qingyun Sect¡¯s pursuit for so long; he certainly has many tricks up his sleeve. You should still be careful, my lord.¡±


    ¡°Even if you are not afraid, we have many children at home to consider in the face of such a threat,¡± Ling Zixiao advised, seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s confidence and knowing he was unafraid of False Core individuals.


    In the Cultivation World, anyone who could break through the False Core was not ordinary,


    Especially someone like Xiahou Wuwo.


    Not only was he a False Core Immortal, but he had also taken many treasures of the Xiahou Family during the battle at Blackwater Pool and surely had many methods at his disposal.


    ¡°At this stage, I intend for the children to stay home and focus on their cultivation until the clamor subsides; there¡¯s no need for them to go out.¡±


    ¡°As for the external Family businesses, just hand them over to others to manage, or engage in profit-sharing cooperation with other Family powers,¡± Lu Changsheng said decisively. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    With the Family currently in the spotlight, there was always the possibility that people would target his children.


    ¡°That also works,¡± Ling Zixiao nodded gently upon hearing this.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng was unlike other families.


    He didn¡¯t need to rely on numerous Family businesses to make money.


    The current output of Bi Lake Mountain was sufficient to sustain all members of the Lu Family.


    After chatting a bit more with Ling Zixiao, Lu Changsheng suggested she rest well.


    ¡°Sigh!¡±


    Exiting Changsheng Hall, Lu Changsheng looked at the vast expanse of Bi Shui Lake, took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly.


    ¡°I need to plant the Mount Sumeru Tree King as soon as possible,¡± he thought to himself.


    He had planned to deploy the Mount Sumeru Tree King after all arrangements for the Family were in place.


    After all, with a Third Rank Demon King stationed at the Family, their safety was assured.


    However, if the Third Rank Demon King¡¯s presence were revealed, it could also attract significant trouble and danger.


    So, his idea was to ensure thorough preparation.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge,¡±


    Lu Changsheng called out as he arrived at the mountain gate, addressing Lu Miaoge.


    This point of the formation had been weakened since the man in the black robe used a banishment pearl and a powerful Third Rank Talisman, effectively shattering it, causing the array flags buried there to malfunction; an Array Master was needed for repairs.


    Otherwise, a notable vulnerability would persist here in the Great Formation, making it easily breachable.


    ¡°Changsheng, how is Sister Ling feeling?¡± Lu Miaoge approached with a gentle smile, her voice soft.


    ¡°She has awakened, there¡¯s no serious harm, but her body can only recover slowly through care,¡± Lu Changsheng sighed.


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s health had marginally improved,


    But because of this incident, her condition had worsened.


    After conversing with Lu Miaoge for a while, Lu Changsheng went to inspect the items left behind by Xiahou Monie.


    Under the effect of Ling Zixiao¡¯s Talisman, both individuals were reduced to ashes.


    Only a Second Rank Yin Corpse, a few treasures, and Storage Bags remained.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng noticed the two Storage Bags with narrowed eyes.


    One bag contained many items, including rare materials and several Demonic Path Magical Instruments.


    The other was quite empty.


    Aside from a few Elixir Medicines, some Talismans, and one Spiritual Artifact, there was nothing else.


    Lu Changsheng inquired with Lu Miaoyun about whom the Storage Bags belonged to.


    ¡°Yu Family, Foundation Establishment Early Stage.¡±

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    ¡°This Storage Bag, obviously has a touch of afterlife arrangements, could it be that this person is really Yu Ninghu?¡±Lu Changsheng looked at the Storage Bag in his hand and pondered lightly.


    Immediately, he took out a Transmission Talisman and sent a message to the Ji Family, inquiring about the Yu Family and the situation with Yu Ninghu.


    Afterward, he wrote a letter to Ruyi Prefecture, asking Hong Yi to check how many people from his family needed to come to Bi Lake Mountain, so he could arrange for someone to pick them up when the time came.


    Thinking of Ling Zixiao¡¯s current situation, Lu Changsheng wrote a letter to Xiao Xiyue.


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    He asked Xiao Xiyue if it was possible to request an Array Master from Qingyun Sect to come over and set up a Great Formation for Bi Lake Mountain. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Originally, he had planned to have Ling Zixiao do this.


    After all, a Great Formation set up by his own family would be reliable.


    But given Ling Zixiao¡¯s current condition, setting up formations would be extremely taxing and harmful to his health.


    It would be better to first invite an Array Master from Qingyun Sect to repair the formations.


    Once Ling Zixiao¡¯s health was a bit better, they could reset the formations.


    After finishing the letters, he also wrote to Qingyun Sect regarding the encounter with the Demon Path forces.


    Once these matters were handled, Lu Changsheng began to take care of the situation at home.


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    The next day, people from the Ji Family of Xiao Jing Mountain arrived.


    They informed Lu Changsheng that everything was normal during this period on Xiao Jing Mountain, and nothing had happened.


    Yu Ninghu was still on Xiao Jing Mountain, although he rarely showed himself.


    As for the other Yu Family cultivators, because there were many of them, it was impossible for the Ji Family to tally and see everyone.


    ¡°Everything is normal, Yu Ninghu is still on Xiao Jing Mountain?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly.


    He immediately slapped the Storage Bag, and a Second Rank Truth Talisman appeared to test the truth of the conversation.


    Through this talisman, Lu Changsheng confirmed that the other party was not lying.


    This made his brow furrow.


    Based on previous conjectures, he believed that the person who was with Xiahou Monie could very likely be Yu Ninghu.


    But now the Ji Family told him that Yu Ninghu was still on Xiao Jing Mountain.


    ¡°No, this Yu Ninghu doesn¡¯t necessarily have to be Yu Ninghu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused mentally, developing a guess.


    In the Cultivation World, disguises and impersonations are quite common.


    If the Yu Family used a disguise, the Ji Family might not be able to detect it.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, keep an eye on things at home, I¡¯m going to take a trip to Xiao Jing Mountain.¡±


    ¡°If anything happens, transmit a message to me immediately.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately said to Lu Miaoge.


    From Bi Lake Mountain to Xiao Jing Mountain was merely a hundred miles.


    He could get there in quarter an hour if he rushed at full speed.


    But because of anxiety, even with the protection of the family¡¯s Great Formation, he still handed Lu Miaoge ten Second Rank Supreme Talismans and three Third Rank Talismans. ?????????????


    He also told her to use the Golden Armor Bean Mother to transmit messages to him if necessary.


    ¡°Changsheng, be very careful yourself,¡± Lu Miaoge said softly.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He took out a purple flying shuttle and turned into a beam of light, piercing through the air and shooting out rapidly.


    A quarter of an hour later.


    Lu Changsheng arrived outside a valley built along a river.


    ¡°Greetings to Lu Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Greetings to Lu Ancestor!¡±


    The disciples guarding Xiao Jing Mountain from the Ji Family saw Lu Changsheng and immediately paid their respects with reverent voices.


    ¡°Bring someone who can talk.¡±


    Lu Changsheng called out.


    ¡°Ancestor, please wait a moment.¡±


    A Ji Family disciple immediately responded and took out a Transmission Talisman.


    Shortly after, the Patriarch of the Ji Family arrived and greeted with respect, ¡°Greetings to Lu Ancestor, may I know the purpose of your visit?¡±


    ¡°Take me to see the Yu Family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said directly.


    ¡°Yes, Lu Ancestor, please follow me.¡±


    The Patriarch of the Ji Family promptly led Lu Changsheng to another valley.


    Such a blessed land could accommodate hundreds or even thousands of people.


    But the main problem was the insufficient spiritual energy, which could not support so many people¡¯s cultivation.


    ¡°Can Yu Ninghu come out for a moment?¡±


    Arriving at the Yu Family¡¯s residence, Lu Changsheng spoke up.


    At the same time, he extended his Divine Sense, searching for the aura of Yu Ninghu¡¯s Foundation Establishment stage cultivation.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, we made an agreement between our families that as long as we are on Xiao Jing Mountain, we would not interfere with each other.¡±


    ¡°By coming here today, are you intending to break the agreement?¡±


    A Yu Family elder looked at Lu Changsheng with a displeased face and spoke coldly.


    ¡°Smack!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand flashed, and a slap formed from concentrated mana sent the other party flying.


    ¡°We signed a Spiritual Contract, agreeing to mutual non-aggression.¡±


    ¡°But that does not mean you can bark wildly in my presence.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression was indifferent as he spoke coldly.


    He then magnified his voice with mana, calling out coldly, ¡°Yu Ninghu, come out!¡±


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, what do you want with me?¡±


    After a pause, Yu Ninghu walked out of the manor and looked towards Lu Changsheng to speak.


    ¡°You dare to present such petty tricks before me, truly acting as if I¡¯m unworthy of your regard!¡±


    With his Foundation Establishment Late Stage divine sense, Lu Changsheng could see at a glance that this ¡®Yu Ninghu¡¯ was an imposter.


    At this moment, he was almost certain that his conjecture was correct.


    Of the two Xiahou devils from before, one was indeed Yu Ninghu.


    In the midst of speaking, a Binding Body Talisman appeared in his hand, and he immediately shackled the fake Yu Ninghu standing before him.


    Then, with a large mana-infused hand, he captured the opponent.


    Peeling off a thin veil from the person¡¯s face, along with a crystal pendant,


    suddenly, the Yu Ninghu in front of them turned into a middle-aged man around forty, with a slightly rugged face.


    ¡°Your Yu Family has indeed colluded with the Demon Path, and now with both human and physical evidence present, what else can you say!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a cold voice.


    As he spoke, he turned to the Patriarch of the Ji Family and said, ¡°You Ji Family, take all the people from the Yu Family down now!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Ancestor Lu!¡±


    The Patriarch of the Ji Family, upon hearing this, didn¡¯t dare to disobey and immediately notified the family¡¯s members to come.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, you slander with baseless accusations!¡±


    ¡°Ancestor Lu, there might be some misunderstanding here!¡±


    ¡°Ancestor, Ning Hu!¡±


    The members of the Yu Family, seeing this, were enraged, astonished, and unbelieving.


    ¡°I have already reported this matter to Qingyun Sect, and whether it¡¯s right or wrong, the Supreme Sect will decide!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression remained tranquil and detached as he spoke coldly.


    If it wasn¡¯t for the Spiritual Contract, and if the matter had to wait for Qingyun Sect¡¯s handling, he would have killed these people from the Yu Family on the spot.


    ¡°This Lu Changsheng must be plotting against us deliberately; let¡¯s fight him!¡±


    Some members of the Yu Family shouted loudly, brandishing their magic artifacts and attacking Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    Facing such tactics, Lu Changsheng simply slapped them, sending the assailants flying.


    There is a qualitative difference between spiritual power and mana, as if comparing rocks to tofu.


    Against these minor Qi Refinement cultivators, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t even need to use his magic artifacts or techniques; he only needed to unleash his mighty mana to suppress them.


    Before long, the Ji Family¡¯s reinforcements arrived, and together with Lu Changsheng, they captured all the members of the Yu Family.


    ¡°As expected!¡±


    Lu Changsheng counted the Yu Family members before him and found that, including Yu Ninghu, a total of six people were missing.


    Out of these five people, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t remember the others.


    But one he distinctly remembered was the Yu Family Head, Yu Ningyuan.


    ¡°It seems Yu Ninghu knew that colluding with the Demon Path was tantamount to seeking skin from a tiger and has already sent some people away.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, by colluding with the Demon Path, they must have thought of some way to violate the oath bound by the Heart Demon, the Second Rank Spiritual Contract.¡±


    ¡°No, that may not be necessary, for these people, fleeing also offers a sliver of hope, at most their path of cultivation will be half-ruined.¡±


    ¡°If they continued to stay here, once exposed, it would be a dead end!¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched all this, pondering to himself.


    ¡°Take these three Spirit Boats, we¡¯re escorting these people back to Bi Lake Mountain together!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, without overthinking, handed out three Spirit Boats to the Ji Family, asking them to accompany him on a trip.


    The plan was to escort these people from the Yu Family back to Bi Lake Mountain and wait for Qingyun Sect to arrive for processing.


    ¡°Yes, Ancestor Lu!¡±


    The Ji Family members, upon hearing this, all nodded respectfully.


    Previously they had heard that this Ancestor Lu from Bi Lake Mountain had average strength, relying solely on Talismans.


    But after witnessing Lu Changsheng suppress the Yu Family and others, they immediately realized that the rumors were false, and that this Ancestor Lu¡¯s strength was extraordinary.


    The Spirit Boat was much slower than the flying shuttle piloted by Lu Changsheng.


    It took half an hour.


    The four Spirit Boats descended outside Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Changsheng, does the Yu Family truly have ties to the Xiahou devil?¡±


    Lu Miaoge, upon seeing Lu Changsheng escorting so many cultivators from the Yu Family, immediately expressed her surprise.


    Even with early suspicions, she found it hard to believe that the Yu Family could truly be connected with the Xiahou devil.


    After all, in Jiang Country, collusion with the Demon Path was essentially a death sentence.


    ¡°Yes, Yu Ninghu is no longer at Little Jing Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Yu Ningyuan and several core members of the Yu Family are also not at Little Jing Mountain,¡± Lu Changsheng affirmed.


    Immediately after, Lu Changsheng called over Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Xianzhi.


    He instructed them to work with the Ji Family¡¯s cultivators to imprison all these Yu Family cultivators.


    ¡°You all have had a tough job. This is your reward,¡± he said after the work was done.


    Lu Changsheng then took out five Middle Grade Spirit Stones and a Second Rank Talisman to give to the Patriarch of the Ji Family.


    The Ji Family had also put in quite some effort.


    As the Family Head, he naturally needed to show his appreciation, not letting their efforts go unrewarded.


    ¡°Thank you, Ancestor Lu!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Ancestor Lu!¡±


    A few of the Ji Family cultivators immediately expressed their thanks.


    Earning 500 Spirit Stones and a Second Rank Talisman in less than an hour was a very generous reward for them.


    After dealing with the Yu Family¡¯s situation, Lu Changsheng waited at home for someone from Qingyun Sect to arrive.

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    Ten days later.Three Qingyun Sect Enforcement Hall cultivators arrived at Bi Lake Mountain.


    One of them Lu Changsheng had already met, it was indeed Chu Tiange.


    After receiving Lu Changsheng¡¯s letter, they came to Bi Lake Mountain to investigate the situation.


    ¡°It¡¯s indeed a Mysterious Yin Corpse cultivated by Xiahou Monie. This corpse has been cultivated to the Second Rank Middle Stage,¡± said a square-faced, dignified middle-aged man as he examined the Second Rank corpse before him.


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    After a moment, he stood up, cast a Cleansing Technique on himself, and asked Lu Changsheng, ¡°Lu Daoist, could you please describe the situation from that day?¡±


    ¡°Zi Xiao, you tell Executor Wei about the situation from that day,¡± Lu Changsheng said to Ling Zixiao who was standing beside him.


    ¡°That night¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s complexion was pale and weak, but she still carried herself with an elegant and dignified demeanor.


    She spoke gently, slowly recounting the situation of the night.


    Only mentioning her own physical condition, she indicated that she had used some sort of secret technique.


    And then, relying on her own Third Rank Talismans, she desperately managed to slay the person.


    ¡°Bi Shui Clear Sky Great Formation, Third Rank Talismans¡­¡±


    Wei Sheng nodded thoughtfully.


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    Before coming here, he had already roughly understood the situation regarding Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng, and Ling Zixiao.


    He knew that Ling Zixiao before him was an Array Master.


    Indeed, with a combination of a Second Rank Great Formation and Third Rank Talismans, she could kill Xiahou Monie.


    Furthermore, considering Ling Zixiao¡¯s current condition and the traces of the aftermath of the battle, he could imagine the fierce and dangerous nature of the fight.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, as for the general situation, I am now clear on it,¡±


    ¡°This person is most likely one of the Xiahou Demons wanted by our Qingyun Sect, Xiahou Wuxu.¡±


    ¡°As for the matter of the Yu Family colluding with the Demon Path, we will investigate this matter, verify the details, and give you an explanation,¡±


    ¡°Considering that Xiahou Monie may seek revenge on your family because of this incident, if needed, I can apply on your behalf to the sect to arrange for someone to stay at Bi Lake Mountain,¡± ????????????¨°§£¦¥?


    Wei Sheng¡¯s expression was commanding, somewhat stern yet very courteous in his speech and conduct.


    This courtesy, besides the status of Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao,


    was also partly due to Lu Changsheng¡¯s relationship with Xiao Xiyue, and their own Hall Master.


    After all, he was aware of the incident at the Record Hall and knew that their Hall Master was acquainted with Lu Changsheng.


    This connection alone was enough to change his attitude significantly.


    ¡°Someone to stay and protect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this, didn¡¯t expect to be offered such treatment.


    He asked, ¡°This arrangement, does it involve a False Core Immortal staying and protecting?¡±


    ¡°Even in our Qingyun Sect, the False Core Immortals are limited, so we can only try to arrange for Foundation Establishment disciples,¡±


    Wei Sheng immediately shook his head as he spoke.


    False Core Immortal, even to Qingyun Sect, represented a high-level combat force.


    Needed to staff important marketplaces or to oversee territories and handle affairs, it was impossible to bother them for the sake of a minor family.


    He had offered to apply for someone to stay and protect for Lu Changsheng, solely because of Lu¡¯s relationship with their own Hall Master.


    Otherwise, for a normal family, without a significant expenditure, such treatment would not be available.


    ¡°There happens to be a good friend of mine in Qingyun Sect, I wonder if it would be possible to arrange for her?¡± Lu Changsheng asked calmly.


    If it were just an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he naturally wouldn¡¯t want to invite one to stay with his family.


    But it occurred to him that if he could have Xiao Xiyue stay and protect his family, that would be ideal.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Wei Sheng¡¯s first instinct was to say it was not possible.


    Arranging for protection was already a considerable privilege, and now you want to choose the person?


    But upon hearing Lu Changsheng mention a good friend, he immediately guessed it was Xiao Xiyue.


    Remembering Lu Changsheng¡¯s inexplicable relationship with their Hall Master, he hesitated slightly and said, ¡°I cannot decide on this matter, Lu Daoist. You can ask your friend to apply to the sect and try.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll ask her when the time comes,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied upon hearing this.


    ¡°Good, Lu Daoist, if there are any updates regarding Xiahou Monie, feel free to send us a message anytime.¡±


    ¡°And if we have any related information, we will also send you a message.¡±


    ¡°As for this incident, if it¡¯s confirmed that this person is Xiahou Wuxu, our Qingyun Sect will also issue the bounty reward,¡±


    Wei Sheng nodded and said aloud.


    ¡°Much obliged, Wei Daoist,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, bowing with his hands clasped in thanks.


    After finalizing matters, Wei Sheng and the other two took the Yu Family and others and left.


    ¡°With this issue resolved, the Yu Family¡¯s problems should also be largely settled,¡±


    ¡°Even if there are Yu Family cultivators hiding outside, they can only live under false names,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said softly.


    ¡°Hmm,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in agreement.


    However, in his view, Yu Family cultivators hiding outside were still a problem.


    After all, his family had so many children.


    They couldn¡¯t possibly never go out and stay at Bi Lake Mountain at all times. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This was also why most family powers rarely resorted to completely turning against each other in life-or-death struggles.


    Because for such matters, one must be thoroughly committed to the task, to eradicate the roots completely.


    ¡°However, within the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, there are several life-saving talismans like the ¡®Life-Substitute Talisman¡¯.¡±


    ¡°Once my drawing of Third Rank Talismans becomes more secure and I collect the required materials, the children can use them,¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered within.


    He then wrote a letter to Xiao Xiyue, mentioning the matter of family protection.


    ¡­


    On the vast expanse of Bi Shui Lake.


    Lu Changsheng and Qu Zhenzhen were sitting in a small boat, each holding a bamboo fishing rod, fishing.


    Next to the boat, Lu Wangshu, dressed in a pink brocade dress, sat squatting on a Cold Blue Dark Turtle; holding a mini fishing rod, she fished with earnestness.


    Seeing the fishing rod in her hands start to bend, Lu Wangshu immediately shouted excitedly, ¡°Daddy, Mommy, I¡¯ve got another fish!¡±


    ¡°Little Wangshu is so amazing!¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen, seeing this, instantly smiled and encouraged out loud, helping Lu Wangshu lift the fishing rod.

 Chapter 430: Spiritual Root Offspring! Lottery! (2)

    Then she put the spiritual fish she had hooked into the basket by her side and said to Lu Changsheng, ¡°Husband, look, Wangshu caught even more than you did.¡±¡°Haha, fishing is mainly about cultivating one¡¯s sentiments, as long as you¡¯re happy, why care whether you catch any fish or not?¡±


    Upon hearing this, the corners of Lu Changsheng¡¯s mouth twitched as he stubbornly said.


    Afterward, he looked towards the distance, where his brothers, Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Xianzhi, and Lu Yun, were fishing with a net on a large boat, and shouted loudly, ¡°Would you guys keep it down and move further away? You¡¯re scaring all my fish away.¡±


    ¡°Dad, we¡¯re already so far away, how can you still blame us?¡±


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    Lu Yun, upon hearing this, immediately called out in protest.


    ¡°You rascal.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with annoyance.


    Then, looking at his own fishing hook, he was full of confusion as to why he wasn¡¯t getting any bites.


    ¡°Husband, Feifei is about to give birth.¡±


    At that moment, Lu Miaoyun came flying over on a Cloud Veil and spoke to Lu Changsheng.


    Signaling that the child in the concubine Bai Feifei¡¯s womb was going to be born.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately went to see with Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaoyun.


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    But his daughter Lu Wangshu was still eager to continue fishing.


    Lu Changsheng immediately called Lu Xianzhi over to keep an eye on his precious daughter, lest the fish should pull her into the lake.


    Coming to the Lu Family Mansion at Bi Yun Peak, Lu Changsheng and several wives and concubines chatted as they waited outside the delivery room.


    He was quite expectant of the child in Bai Feifei¡¯s belly. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If this child had a Spiritual Root, it would be his fortieth child with a Spiritual Root.


    The system would likely accompany this with a ¡®Child Money¡¯ reward.


    Time passed by bit by bit.


    About half an hour later, with a mystical tremor, the system¡¯s notification sounded.


    [Congratulations, Host, for your forty progeny with Spiritual Roots, you have earned one lottery draw chance!]


    ¡°Not only does this child have a Spiritual Root, but it¡¯s also a pretty good one, probably¡­ a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately deduced the child¡¯s Spiritual Root situation through the tremor.


    This instantly cheered him up.


    Not long afterward, the door to the delivery room opened.


    ¡°Congratulations, Master, it¡¯s a young master!¡±


    The midwife came out of the room holding an infant, wrapped in swaddling clothes and looking adorable, and greeted Lu Changsheng with a cheerful smile. ????????????????


    As a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and with Bai Feifei being a cultivator at the Sixth Level of Energy Refinement, the infant was rosy and cute right from birth.


    ¡°Good, a reward is in order!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out ten Lower Grade Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag to give as a reward.


    ¡°Thank you, Master, thank you, Master!¡±


    The midwife¡¯s face bloomed like a chrysanthemum with her smile.


    She was originally just an external cultivator of the Lu Family.


    But ever since she was appointed to Lu Changsheng¡¯s household to aid in childbirth, her days were thriving.


    Not only was her work much easier, but whenever she helped with childbirth for Lu Changsheng¡¯s family, she often received red envelopes and auspicious money.


    When Lu Changsheng moved to Bi Lake Mountain, she came along too, and now the well-being of an entire family depended on her.


    ¡°Feifei, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡±


    After looking at his son for a few moments, Lu Changsheng went to Bai Feifei¡¯s room and said gently.


    Having well over a hundred children, he no longer felt much inner turmoil over such events.


    But it was still important to show the right attitude.


    Plus, this child not only had a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root but also came with system-granted ¡®Child Money,¡¯ leaving him in quite a good mood.


    ¡°Husband, it wasn¡¯t difficult.¡±


    Bai Feifei was somewhat surprised and touched by Lu Changsheng¡¯s comforting words.


    When she gave birth to her first child, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t even at home.


    Now that Lu Changsheng had become a Foundation Building Great Cultivator and the master of Bi Lake Mountain, and he actually waited outside the birthing room and came to comfort her as soon as he could, she was pleasantly astonished.


    After a brief conversation with Bai Feifei and telling her to rest well, Lu Changsheng left.


    ¡°System.¡±


    Lu Changsheng went to the top of Bi Yun Peak and summoned his mental spirit to connect with the system, looking up his newly born child.


    [Name: Lu Yunfei]


    [Lifespan: 1/78]


    [Talent: Fifth Grade Spiritual Root]


    [Cultivation Level: None]


    ¡°Indeed, a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root.¡±


    ¡°Now, aside from Ping¡¯an, my Lu family finally has a second child with a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly, his face bearing a faint smile.


    Having a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root meant that this child had the potential for Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°However, to advance my Fourth Grade Spiritual Root to the Third Grade, I still need a child with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, it¡¯s going to be very difficult to slowly accumulate enough.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about his own Spiritual Root.


    He was full of anticipation for the children yet to be born, especially the one in Nangong Mili¡¯s belly.


    ¡°Bai Feifei¡¯s child has been born; I wonder what exactly is going on with the child in Nangong Mili¡¯s belly.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng thought of the child in Nangong Mili¡¯s belly, unsure of its condition.


    ¡°System, draw the lottery!¡±


    Without wasting another thought, he silently prompted the lottery to begin in his mind.


    He was curious to see if this lottery draw would bring him any precious Elixir Medicines or heaven-and-earth treasures that might resolve Ling Zixiao¡¯s health issues.


    Even though Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition had begun to improve with his and Lu Miaoge¡¯s treatment,


    he felt somewhat guilty towards her and wanted to make it up to her so that she could recover sooner.


    The familiar system roulette wheel appeared, then spun rapidly with a glow of golden light.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s expectant gaze, the gold light landed on ¡®Skills.¡¯


    [Ding, congratulations to the Host for obtaining Second Rank Wine Brewing Skills!]


    [The reward has been distributed to the System Space. The Host can check it at any time.]


    A light orb shaped like a wine jug emerged from the roulette wheel, along with the system¡¯s voice.


    [Second Rank Wine Brewing Skills: Upon use, one can directly master Second Rank Wine Brewing Skills and the corresponding complete compendium of wines.]

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    ¡°Wine Brewing?¡±Lu Changsheng furrowed his brows upon seeing the reward for this lottery draw.


    As his strength and status grew, he gradually became indifferent to the various skills in cultivation.


    Because even if he mastered these skills, they took up a lot of time to utilize.


    Just like how he now had mastered Second Rank Talisman Making, Second Rank Puppeteering, Second Rank Spirit Slaughterer, and Second Rank Alchemy.


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    But as a single person, he simply couldn¡¯t afford to be distracted by so many tasks.


    As for passing them down to children and teaching future generations,


    skills like these were not easy to teach and took a lot of time.


    ¡°If it¡¯s Wine Brewing, let it be Wine Brewing then.¡±


    ¡°At least it¡¯s still a Second Grade skill.¡±


    ¡°Besides, alcoholic beverages can be produced on an industrial assembly line.¡±


    ¡°With this Second Grade Wine Brewing skill, I can brew Second Rank spirits for myself and also add a line of alcoholic drink production to the family enterprise.¡± S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment, mulling over the idea.


    He then looked at the orb of light in the System Space and used it on himself.


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    Suddenly, a surge of knowledge flowed into his mind out of nowhere.


    ¡°Introduction to Wine Brewing¡±


    ¡°Basics of Wine Brewing Compendium¡±


    ¡°First Grade Wine Brewing Compendium¡±


    ¡°Second Grade Wine Brewing Compendium¡±


    ¡°Drink the strongest spirits, love the dearest ones¡±


    ¡°Savour different wines, enjoy a refined life¡±


    ¡­


    After a long time.


    Knowledge about wine brewing poured into Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind like a revelation, allowing him to fully grasp the processes of brewing, purifying, fermenting, and storing spiritual alcohols, among others. ???§àB§¦?


    ¡°It¡¯s worthy of being a Second Grade skill.¡±


    ¡°Even though it¡¯s just a minor art in the hundred skills of cultivation, it¡¯s quite complex.¡±


    ¡°Spirit Fruit Wine, Spirit Rice Wine, Spirit Grain Wine, Spiritual Medicine Wine, special types of Spiritual Wines¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng quietly digested the knowledge about wine brewing in his mind.


    He used to often drink Lu Family¡¯s Bi Lake Bamboo Wine and White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine, so he had a fair understanding of wine brewing thanks to the fifth elder of the Lu Family.


    But now, with the Second Grade Wine Brewing skill, Lu Changsheng realized how simple and crude the Lu Family¡¯s previous wine brewing practice was.


    ¡°This wine brewing can actually be considered a branch of alchemy.¡±


    ¡°Compared to elixir medicines, spiritual alcohols have the advantage of tasting good, suitable for entertaining guests and lightening the mood.¡±


    ¡°And their effects are gentler than those of elixir medicines, practically non-toxic, without side effects, unlike elixir medicines that carry elixir toxicity, and too much consumption can even lead to immunity.¡±


    ¡°Now with Zi Xiao¡¯s health condition, she needs to be nursed gradually, harsh treatments can¡¯t be applied, so if I can brew and modulate a type of Spiritual Wine suitable for her, it might aid in her recovery.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered the possibilities in his mind, thinking as a Second-tier Top-Level Wine Master, he could totally customize drinks according to Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition.


    This would certainly be a significant help to her recovery.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng considered Ling Zixiao¡¯s situation and organized his thoughts.


    He then took out writing materials and listed various spiritual medicines, materials, and tools, instructing the Ji Family to purchase them for him.


    Having learned from previous experiences, he naturally wouldn¡¯t wander recklessly anymore.


    For everything else, he would have the Ji Family beside him take care of it.


    And the Ji Family was more than happy to undertake such tasks.


    ¡­


    Half a month later, after receiving a response from Hong Yi, Lu Changsheng sent Lu Miaoge with Lu Ping¡¯an to Ruyi Prefecture to bring some of the Lu Family disciples back to Bi Lake Mountain.


    Taking into account the safety issues and considering so many family disciples, Lu Changsheng directly spent three thousand Spirit Stones and also used a Superior Grade Second Rank Talisman as compensation to request the protection of a Foundation Establishment Escort Master from ¡°Heaven¡¯s Might Escort Agency.¡±


    Two Foundation Building Great Cultivators, three Energy Refinement Late Stage Cultivators, and one Martial Arts Great Master escorted commoners the entire way, which was quite an extravagant measure.


    This gave Lu Changsheng yet another reputation for being extravagant and opulent.


    ¡°`


    However, Lu Changsheng did this on purpose.


    Through this way, he revealed to the outside world that he had become a Second Grade Superior Talisman Master.


    And that in the Red Leaf Valley Market, his own Peace Talisman Hall would add a Superior Grade Talisman every three months.


    From Ruyi Prefecture to Bi Lake Mountain is not far.


    Taking a Spirit Boat, it¡¯s about a four-day journey.


    This trip could be said to be very safe, as no danger or trouble was encountered.


    Faced with this situation, the Escort Master was very polite.


    He said that since they encountered no danger and the task was too simple, he refunded two thousand Spirit Stones to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Escort Master L¨¹, how could I accept this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke out.


    Knowing that his family had a Second Rank Talisman Master and a Second Rank Array Master, the other party was using this gesture to foster good relations with him.


    ¡°Master Lu is too polite, we can do more business in this regard in the future.¡±


    L¨¹ Haijin appeared to be in his forties, tall and strong, not only possessing Foundation Establishment Cultivation but also a Body Cultivator.


    Those capable of opening an escort agency and being an Escort Guard generally have extraordinary combat abilities.


    ¡°Of course, in one month¡¯s time, during my Lu Family¡¯s clan establishment ceremony, if Escort Master L¨¹ is free, you¡¯re welcome to attend.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said politely.


    He knew that he would inevitably deal with such escort agencies in the future.


    After all, aside from himself and Lu Miaoge, the family currently lacked high-level combat power.


    In the future, there would be many occasions when outside business would require the use of Escort Guards.


    ¡°Good, I, L¨¹, will certainly come to attend then.¡±


    L¨¹ Haijin spoke out.


    As Escort Guards tasked with protecting and escorting others, they naturally needed to prepare many life-saving measures.


    And talismans are one of the best choices for cultivators.


    Getting to know someone like Lu Changsheng, a Second Grade Superior Talisman Master, and securing a stable source of talismans was a great opportunity for them.


    After seeing off L¨¹ Haijin, Lu Changsheng settled his wife and children.


    Although wives and children came on this trip, not many ultimately planned to settle in Bi Lake Mountain.


    Because many of the children grew up in Qing Zhu Mountain, they roughly knew about Bi Lake Mountain.


    Now accustomed to the prosperous outside world, having established families outside, many were unwilling to settle in Bi Lake Mountain.


    Or they felt that without Spiritual Roots, they would not fit in at Bi Lake Mountain.


    Faced with this situation, Lu Changsheng had long been clear about it, so he let them make their own choices.


    ¡­


    One day, Lu Changsheng received a reply from Xiao Xiyue.


    She mentioned that it was also difficult for her to move an Array Master within Qingyun Sect.


    To invite a Second-tier Top-Level Array Master, Lu Changshsheng would have to use a Qingyun Order to ask for someone.


    However, she stated that she could invite a First Grade Top-Level Array Master.


    If Lu Changsheng needed, she could bring the person over when she came to attend the Lu Family clan establishment ceremony in a while.


    ¡°Using a Qingyun Order to request someone from Qingyun Sect.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng pondered in his heart.


    He wouldn¡¯t mind using a Qingyun Order to invite an Array Master to come over and rearrange Bi Lake Mountain inside and out.


    But this Qingyun Order was obtained by his Loose Cultivator identity, Han Li.


    Once used, who knew if it would bring about more trouble.


    ¡°I¡¯ll wait for Xi Yue to come over and then decide.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought for a bit and replied to Xiao Xiyue.


    He planned to wait for the clan establishment ceremony and then decide when Xiao Xiyue arrived.


    At that time, he could also ask Meng Yibai and Lady Meng about it and thank her master.


    As for the matter of the family guarding the site, it was not mentioned in the letter, probably because Xiao Xiyue had not yet received the letter he sent afterward.


    Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t in a hurry and decided to ask about everything at once.

 Chapter 432: Family Function, The Lu Family Genealogy!

    Before my eyes, a month had passed.As the establishment ceremony of the Lu Family of Blue Lake Mountain drew near, the whole of Blue Lake Mountain was bustling with activity.


    Many family powers sent representatives to observe the ceremony and offer congratulations.


    After all, Lu Changsheng, the master of Blue Lake Mountain, had established the Lu Family with his inheritance of the Talisman Path, having slain three Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators of the Yu Family on his own, earning himself a formidable reputation!


    His Dao companion, Ling Zixiao, was an Array Master.


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    Not long ago, when Lu Changsheng visited the Qingyun Sect, Ling Zixiao single-handedly killed the approaching Xiahou Monie!


    This news also shocked and stunned many of the surrounding family powers.


    The greatest deed Xiahou Monie had committed was annihilating Feng Family Fortress in one night, killing two Foundation Establishment Ancestors.


    However, this terrifying Xiahou Monie had taken a tumble at Blue Lake Mountain, which was truly shocking.


    This spread the fame and prestige of the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family far and wide.


    ¡°Wugong Ridge, Zheng Family Ancestor, has arrived!¡±


    ¡°Hundred Birds Lake, Bai Family Ancestor, has arrived!¡±


    ¡°Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Family Ancestor, has arrived!¡±


    On this day, the establishment ceremony of the Lu Family of Blue Lake Mountain officially began.


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    At the mountain gate, Lu Ping¡¯an and his brothers welcomed the guests who arrived to partake in the Lu Family¡¯s celebration.


    Ordinary Loose Cultivators and Energy Refining Family powers nearby were received by Lu Ping¡¯an and others, who guided them to their seats in the villa.


    The prominent Foundation Building Great Cultivators were personally escorted by Lu Miaoge and seated in the grand hall.


    ¡°Qingyun Sect, Zhao Qingqing, has arrived!¡±


    ¡°Qingyun Sect, Han Lin, has arrived!¡± S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Qingyun Sect, Xia Zhaoyang, has arrived!¡±


    At this moment, a few of Lu Changsheng¡¯s good friends arrived.


    Hearing these voices, Lu Changsheng personally went out to welcome them.


    ¡°Lu Daoist.¡±


    ¡°Brother-in-law.¡±


    ¡°Daoist Zhao, Daoist Han, Zhaoyang.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and nodded, leading them to their seats.


    Many people in the hall were surprised to see this scene,


    they hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng to have so many friends in the Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°Qingyun Sect¡¯s Fairy Xi Yue, presents her congratulations to the establishment of the Lu Family of Blue Lake Mountain¡­¡±


    Just at that moment, a voice called out, shocking many of the smaller family forces who had arrived.


    ¡°Qingyun Sect¡¯s Fairy Xi Yue!?¡±


    ¡°Is it the Qingyun Sect¡¯s Caiyun True Immortal¡¯s high disciple, Xiao Xi Yue, who has come to attend the Blue Lake Mountain¡¯s establishment ceremony!?¡±


    ¡°I never expected Ancestor Lu to have such connections with the Qingyun Sect!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the Mountain Lord Lu not only possesses great destiny but also an unusual romantic charm; could it be that he has a special relationship with Fairy Xi Yue of the Qingyun Sect as well?¡± ?§¡¦­?£Â??


    ¡°Hiss, we shouldn¡¯t speak recklessly!¡±


    Hearing this commotion, the family powers were inwardly shocked, gaining a new understanding of the network of relationships of Blue Lake Mountain.


    After all, for them, even just having a bit of acquaintance with a Foundation Establishment disciple of the Qingyun Sect was remarkable.


    And now, a high disciple of a Nascent Soul Immortal was willing to attend the Blue Lake Mountain establishment ceremony.


    ¡°Fairy Xi Yue.¡±


    Inside the grand hall, when Lu Changsheng heard of Xiao Xi Yue¡¯s arrival, his face immediately revealed a smile, and he went outside to greet her.


    ¡°Lu Daoist.¡±


    Clad in a moon-white dress, Xiao Xi Yue resembled a nine heavens bright moon, exuding a cool and noble aura that captured the attention of several people who wanted to greet her.


    ¡°Please take a seat, Fairy Xi Yue.¡±


    Their current relationship was not yet suitable for public disclosure; it was as ordinary as that of other guests.


    However, Ling Zixiao beside him couldn¡¯t help but take an extra glance at Xiao Xi Yue.


    ¡°Eh, little Wangshu¡¯s eyebrows and eyes, they bear a resemblance to Fairy Xi Yue.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen, too, was somewhat taken aback as she observed Xiao Xi Yue.


    As time slowly ticked away and most of the guests had arrived, Lu Changsheng saw that the auspicious time had come. He stood up with Ling Zixiao and Lu Miaoge, raised his cup, and declared, ¡°I am honored by everyone¡¯s presence at the establishment ceremony of my Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family.¡±


    ¡°Today, I formally announce, the Lu Family of Blue Lake Mountain, is established!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and spoke out loud.


    ¡°Congratulations, Lu Mountain Lord! As Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family, we celebrate Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family¡¯s establishment, wishing prosperity, and that one day it will rise to be a Golden Core Family renowned throughout the Southern Wilderness!¡±


    ¡°As Hundred Birds Lake Bai Family, we congratulate Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family¡­¡±


    ¡°As Small Ji Mountain Ji Family, we congratulate Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family¡­¡±


    ¡°As Wugong Ridge Zheng Family, we congratulate Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family¡­.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    All the attending guests and family powers raised their cups in congratulations to Lu Changsheng upon hearing his announcement.


    At that moment, suddenly, a system notification rang out.


    [Congratulations, host, the total number of your progeny has reached a hundred, a cultivation family is established, the ¡®Family¡¯ function is unlocked, and you receive the unique treasure ¡®Lu Family Genealogy¡¯]


    ¡°Hmm, the Family function, Lu Family Genealogy?¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this system notification and was momentarily taken aback.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that aside from opening a system panel before,


    now that he had established his family and held a ceremony, he would unlock a ¡®Family¡¯ function and obtain a ¡®Lu Family Genealogy.¡¯


    He didn¡¯t look into these details and kept his expression unchanged as he drained the cup in one gulp.


    ¡°My fellow Daoists, I, Lu Changsheng, hereby pledge that Blue Lake Mountain will adhere to an independent and peaceful foreign policy, and will always follow the path of peaceful development!¡±


    ¡°We of Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family are willing to join all major families and powers in creating a mutually beneficial and commonly prosperous future!¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to speak.


    This establishment ceremony was not only a family founding ritual,


    but also a means to express his family¡¯s stance to outsiders, seeking sufficient partners for cooperation.


    ¡°We of Qingzhu Mountain wish to have an intimate relationship with Blue Lake Mountain and create a wonderful future together!¡±


    ¡°We of Hundred Birds Lake Bai Family wish to form an everlasting alliance with Blue Lake Mountain!¡±


    ¡°We of Wugong Ridge Zheng Family wish to form an everlasting alliance with Blue Lake Mountain!¡±


    ¡°Our family feels the same¡­¡±


    Hearing this, the family powers one after another expressed their position.

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    ¡°`¡°Having people to warm up the scene really does make things better,¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang, who always made timely statements to set the tone and atmosphere, and nodded to himself in approval.


    He then chatted and drank with the cultivators in the great hall.


    During the process, he expressed that his Family was now in a state of rebuilding and many tasks could not be undertaken due to the lack of manpower.


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    Thus, many shops were subletting and several Spirit Stone mines required collaboration with others.


    Originally, Lu Changsheng planned to slowly take over the properties under the name of the Yu Family.


    But because of Xiahou Monie¡¯s incident, most of the Yu Family¡¯s people were taken away by the Qingyun Sect, making a stable handover impossible.


    With such an abundance of properties, it was clear his own family¡¯s people couldn¡¯t manage them all.


    So after keeping some of the businesses, he sold and rented out the others to Qingzhu Mountain, Hundred Birds Lake, and other families.


    This was seen as the Lu Family¡¯s first friendly cooperation with outsiders.


    As for those shops and businesses, he planned to recover them when the children of the Family were capable enough to hold their weight.


    Furthermore, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, controlling the four major industries of Talisman Making, Alchemy, Puppetry, and Wine Brewing was already sufficient.


    Expanding the market, engaging in foreign trade, and sales issues could be fully carried out through cooperation with the surrounding families.


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    Seeing Lu Changsheng selling and leasing so many high-quality properties below market price, these families were very delighted to take on cooperation, expressing hopes to have more exchanges with his Family in the future.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng publicly expressed that his Family now had many children and that future generations should communicate more.


    Upon hearing this, many small families immediately stated that they had descendants who could interact with the Lu Family disciples.


    The foundation-building family banquet held by Lu Changsheng, and Lu Xianzhi¡¯s marriage to Xu Tiao¡¯er, had caused much envy among many small family forces.


    Not only did they receive a substantial bride price, they also clung to the coattails of Lu Changsheng, the master of Bi Lake Mountain.


    Given such an opportunity, they naturally did not want to miss it. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Moreover, after getting to know him over time, the surrounding families knew that Lu Changsheng was exceptional in treating his children.


    Previously, he had directly spent thousands of Spirit Stones and Second Rank Talismans to send away his non-Spiritual Root mortal children.


    The family establishment ceremony over, Lu Changsheng held the wedding preparations.


    Back when he married Lu Miaoyun, he had promised Lu Lanshu, Lu Qing¡¯er, Lu Zi¡¯er, Qu Zhenzhen, and others that he would give them a grand wedding in the future.


    Now that the Family was established, naturally, he would not forget these wives and concubines.


    After all, without a legitimate wife to bear his children for ten months and raise them, he would not have reached his current status in just over twenty years.


    A virtuous wife supports my aspirations to soar, and I shall take her along as I ascend the clouds!


    Despite all of them being celebrated together, the wedding was extremely grand.


    It left all the guests and visitors deeply moved by the spectacle.


    They thought to themselves that Lu Changsheng was indeed a man of deep sentiment and affection.


    Having become a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, he not only did not abandon his poor wife but also, once a son-in-law and a family¡¯s son-in-law, now made up for the lack of a perfect wedding by re-hosting it. ????????¨¨?


    Even the maids who were once bought by Lu Changsheng were now given a status, becoming concubines.


    This gesture greatly moved many family forces and female cultivators.


    They considered whether or not they should offer themselves as concubines or maids to Lu Changsheng.


    After all, not only was Lu Changsheng a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator and the master of Bi Lake Mountain, a Second Rank Talisman Master, but he was also strikingly handsome.


    Under such circumstances, still being so profoundly loyal and affectionate, he was simply the dream lover!


    The only flaw was that he might be a bit too amorous.


    But compared to his merits, this flaw seemed not so significant.


    Besides, for a dignified Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, a Second Rank Talisman Master, having several wives and maids was quite normal, wasn¡¯t it?


    ¡­


    The next day.


    The family founding ceremony and the wedding ended, and the guests each returned to their homes.


    The whole Bi Lake Mountain suddenly became much quieter.


    ¡°Xi Yue, rest assured, one day I will surely gain the approval of your master and go to Qingyun Sect to ask for your hand in marriage, and we¡¯ll hold a grand dao companion ceremony!¡±


    After spending the wedding night, Lu Changsheng immediately went to the courtyard where Xiao Xiyue lived and spoke out loud.


    Having re-hosted a wedding for his wives and concubines the day before but unable to reveal his relationship with Xiao Xiyue had left him feeling very guilty.


    ¡°Proposing to the Qingyun Sect¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s slightly cool face heard these words, her lips lightly pursed, her eyes softened, showing a bit of longing.


    Even though she cultivated the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique, witnessing Lu Changsheng¡¯s wedding with his wives and concubines the day before, she couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit of desire.


    The thought of being legitimately together with Lu Changsheng one day.


    But remembering her Supreme Forgetful Love Technique, the Golden Core Path, she said softly, ¡°Changsheng, there¡¯s no need for such efforts, I¡­¡±


    ¡°Xi Yue, this is my promise, rest assured, before you reach Core Formation, I will surely find a perfect solution!¡±


    Before Xiao Xiyue could finish speaking, Lu Changsheng grasped her soft white hand and spoke firmly.


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Core Formation would take at least another thirty to fifty years.


    He believed that within this time, he would certainly be able to address her situation.


    If all else fails, he would reach Core Formation before her and simply go to Qingyun Sect to propose!


    With his extraordinary talent, once he achieved Core Formation, he should be invincible at the same level, shouldn¡¯t he?


    By then, he would not need to continue lying low in Jiang Country and could afford to be a bit bolder.


    ¡°Changsheng¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s heart fluttered, but before she could continue, Lu Changsheng had already closed in.


    ¡°Xi Yue, I¡¯ve missed you.¡±


    He pulled the graceful figure wrapped in the moon-white dress into his embrace, capturing the slightly parted laurel lips.

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    ¡°Hmm~¡±The fairy¡¯s delicate body trembled slightly, she moaned softly, and then slowly closed her bright eyes, passionately responding.


    The usually aloof and noble Nine Heavens Bright Moon, at this moment, revealed a tenderness uniquely hers.


    Accompanied by slightly hurried breathing, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s dress became disheveled, her jade face blushed like dusk, as she collapsed into Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Xi Yue¡¯s beauty remains as ever.¡±


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    Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand wandered over her full and ample form, he softly said.


    ¡°With so many gentle wives and beautiful concubines at home, you still weren¡¯t satisfied last night, and now you take liberties with me as soon as you see me.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face was flushed, her voice carried a hint of reproach, far from her usual fairy-like demeanor.


    If others from the banquet were to see such a scene, they would likely question their lives.


    ¡°My longing for Xi Yue is beyond my control.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the enchanting face of the fairy before him and said so.


    In his words, his hands deftly began to undo the fairy¡¯s dress.


    ¡°Don¡¯t¡­ not here, let¡¯s go to the room¡­..¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said in a slightly urgent voice.


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    Immediately, Lu Changsheng carried the fairy¡¯s jade form into the room, where the two expressed their yearning for each other.


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    ¡°Xi Yue, about the matter of taking charge of Bi Lake Mountain, do you think the sect will agree? If it¡¯s possible, then we wouldn¡¯t need to be apart like this¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng held Xiao Xiyue, her skin as icy and smooth as jade, gently wiping the fragrant sweat from her fair and slippery skin, and spoke in a gentle voice.


    ¡°I will visit the sect later, if my master agrees, then it should be possible¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue gently pursed her lips and spoke softly.


    Compared to staying in Green River Marketplace, she naturally preferred to take charge here at Bi Lake Mountain.


    Not only would she be able to be with Lu Changsheng, but she could also spend time with their daughter.


    Her past few interactions with her daughter lacked the close intimacy of a mother and child, which filled her with guilt.


    ¡°All right, there¡¯s no need to force things.¡±


    After hearing this, Lu Changsheng spoke softly, unwilling to make Xiao Xiyue uncomfortable.


    ¡°By the way, Xi Yue, last time I went to Qingyun Sect to handle registration and records¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke of the events he encountered during his previous visit to the Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°Lady Meng¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue heard this, her brows slightly furrowed, and she said softly, ¡°I¡¯ve heard a little about it. I learned that Lady Meng was punished by my master to reflect in the Xuan Yin Cave for ten years.¡± ??????????


    ¡°Sent to reflect in the Xuan Yin Cave for ten years?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was stunned when he heard this.


    He hadn¡¯t expected such a development to the incident.


    Caiyun True Immortal, for such a minor matter, had sent Lady Meng, a False Core Immortal, to reflect.


    ¡°Hmm, I¡¯ve only heard about it, but the specifics are unclear.¡±


    ¡°But it seems that Lady Meng must suspect you.¡±


    ¡°I guess it¡¯s because of the incident where you came to Green River Marketplace and then eliminated the Yu Family¡¯s Foundation Establishment cultivators, which aroused Lady Meng¡¯s suspicions.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue pondered slightly and expressed her thoughts.


    Yet she was puzzled as to why for such a trivial matter, her master would punish Lady Meng with ten years in the Xuan Yin Cave.


    After all, the Xuan Yin Cave was one of the Qingyun Sect¡¯s ten major punishments.


    Furthermore, as a False Core Immortal, even if Lady Meng violated the sect¡¯s rules, she would usually be assigned to a bitterly cold place to stand guard, not sent to reflect.


    Also, hearing from Lu Changsheng that her master had inquired into the matter, she suspected that her master might also be aware of what had happened.


    ¡°That¡¯s possible.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He had suspected this before, thinking that apart from these reasons, he didn¡¯t know what else might cause Lady Meng to suspect him.


    ¡°Changsheng, do you plan to use the Qingyun Token to invite an Array Master from Qingyun Sect to set up formations at Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue asked out loud.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, I was planning to have Zi Xiao do it, but because of the incident with Xiahou Monie, Zi Xiao was injured and won¡¯t be able to engage in formation-related matters for a while,¡± Lu Changsheng sighed.


    Although using the Qingyun Token just to invite an Array Master seemed somewhat wasteful,


    the issue of the family¡¯s Great Formation couldn¡¯t remain unresolved forever.


    ¡°Changsheng, give me the Qingyun Token, and I will go to Qingyun Sect on this trip to inquire for you about the Array Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said out loud.


    She felt that her master suspected that Lu Changsheng had killed Meng Yibai,


    so she thought of taking the token to the Qingyun Sect herself in order to subtly indicate to her master that Lu Changsheng was the Loose Cultivator, Han Li.


    In this way, on account of Lu Changsheng once saving her senior sister, maybe her master would not pursue the matter any further.


    Although she found her master¡¯s current response puzzling, she still intended to proceed this way.


    ¡°Okay, since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll trouble you with this, Xi Yue,¡± Lu Changsheng said upon hearing her offer.


    The couple chatted casually and shared a tender moment, then dressed and left the yard, ready to visit their daughter.

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    ¡°Changsheng, Xi Yue, you¡¯ve come.¡±In the courtyard, Lu Miaoge had her hair pinned into a bun, wearing a snow-white dress. Her face was pretty and gentle, quietly watching Lu Wangshu eat with gusto.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue arrive, a gentle smile appeared on her face.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge.¡±


    ¡°Miaoge.¡±


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    Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue nodded slightly, then turned to look at Lu Wangshu.


    The little girl was holding a large bowl, scooping food earnestly with a small spoon.


    Her cheeks puffed out like a hamster¡¯s, chubby and incredibly cute.


    ¡°Is it that delicious?¡±


    Upon seeing his daughter¡¯s blissfully happy face, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel his appetite stir.


    ¡°Mmm~ Delicious~ I¡¯m eating now; don¡¯t disturb me~¡±


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s muffled voice replied.


    ¡°Alright, alright, take your time eating.¡±


    Upon seeing this, Lu Changsheng chuckled indulgently.


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    He knew his daughter disliked talking or being disturbed while eating.


    Immediately, three Foundation Building Great Cultivators watched Lu Wangshu eat with a serious face.


    After nearly finishing her meal, the little girl¡¯s eyes narrowed into a line, her face showing a content and adorable expression. She patted her little stomach and sweetly called out to Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue: ¡°Daddy, Mommy!¡±


    ¡°Still remembering Daddy and Mommy, huh.¡±


    ¡°Wangshu, Daddy is asking you, if Daddy fell into Bi Shui Lake, would you first eat the lotus eight-treasure rice, the white jade bun, or the jade dew lotus seed soup?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked his daughter.


    ¡°Hmm¡­.¡±


    After thinking for a moment, Lu Wangshu lifted her head and said: ¡°First eat the jade dew lotus seed soup!¡±


    ¡°Then what would you do if Daddy fell into Bi Shui Lake?¡±


    Lu Changsheng teased his daughter.


    Lu Wangshu tilted her head to look at her naively serious father and said: ¡°Aren¡¯t you still here? How could you fall into the lake?¡±


    ¡°Daddy is saying ¡®if¡¯. If Daddy fell into the lake, would you save Daddy?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to inquire.


    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t.¡±


    Lu Wangshu cutely laid her little head on the table, speaking candidly.


    ¡°Why not?¡±


    Lu Changsheng urged further.


    ¡°Because Daddy, you can fly on your own, and I¡¯m too small, I couldn¡¯t save you.¡±


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s voice carried a hint of disdain.


    ¡°My Wangshu is so smart. Daddy can fly, and Wangshu is so small, such a savior.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue, next to her, had a face full of motherly adoration, rubbed her daughter¡¯s little head, and said happily.


    ¡°Hee hee hee, Mommy, let¡¯s go fishing,¡±


    Lu Wangshu said cheerfully to Xiao Xiyue.


    Having gone fishing with Lu Changsheng a few times, she had fallen in love with fishing and insisted on riding the Cold Blue Dark Turtle to fish in Bi Shui Lake every day. ????????N?£Â§¦????


    But due to the grand ceremonies these past few days, nobody had accompanied her.


    ¡°Wangshu can fish now?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue was somewhat surprised to hear this.


    She didn¡¯t expect her daughter to have learned fishing at just five years old. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Could it be that Lu Wangshu was still so little that the fish in Bi Shui Lake could pull her into the water, could they?


    ¡°I¡¯m super good at fishing! Not like Daddy, who can¡¯t catch any fish!¡±


    Lu Wangshu declared with her head held up high.


    ¡°How can you talk like that, Daddy? I was just not being serious.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this, immediately felt indignant.


    ¡°Nyeh nyeh nyeh~¡±


    Lu Wangshu made a cheeky face, giggling.


    ¡°I had prepared some candied hawthorns for you, but now, you¡¯re not getting any!¡±


    Lu Changsheng snorted lightly as he spoke.


    ¡°Ah, I knew Daddy was the best, the most doting on me~¡±


    Lu Wangshu immediately propped up her chin with both hands, looking adorably earnest.


    ¡°Hmph.¡±


    Lu Changsheng snorted lightly again.


    ¡°Daddy, Daddy, please~ You¡¯re the best, Daddy~¡±


    Lu Wangshu cooed sweetly.


    ¡°You¡¯ve just had a full meal, you can¡¯t eat more.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, listening to the coquettish pleading, laughed and said.


    ¡°No, no, please, mmm~¡±


    Lu Wangshu hopped off the chair and clung to Lu Changsheng¡¯s legs, continuing to act coquettishly.


    ¡°Such a grown-up, yet still acting like a child.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue watched the scene unfold, showing fake anger at Lu Changsheng, signaling him to give his daughter the candied hawthorns.


    ¡°Alright, alright, you really are a little foodie, but there¡¯s only one skewer.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out a food box from his Storage Bag, opened it in front of Lu Wangshu, making the little girl drool in anticipation.


    He took out a skewer of candied hawthorns for his daughter.


    Then he took out another skewer for Lu Miaoge and Xiao Xiyue.


    The two women couldn¡¯t help but smile warmly when they saw they were also included.


    Still smiling, they each took a candied hawthorn and tasted it.


    ¡°Mommy, Mommy, can I try the one you have, please?¡±


    After licking her own for a bit, Lu Wangshu looked at Xiao Xiyue and Lu Miaoge with hopeful eyes.


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you tasted that already?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, eying his daughter¡¯s foodie antics, said in a tone lacking enthusiasm.


    ¡°But I haven¡¯t tried three flavors at the same time!¡±


    Lu Wangshu declared with righteous zeal.


    Upon hearing this, both women couldn¡¯t help but laugh gently.


    They let their daughter taste their own candied hawthorns.


    After tasting them, Lu Wangshu smacked her lips and revealed a satisfied expression.


    Then she offered her own candied hawthorn to the two women, saying, ¡°Mommy, Mommy.¡±


    ¡°Hmm, so sweet~¡±


    Xiao Xiyue took a simple bite and responded with fondness in her eyes.


    ¡°Mommy, let me take you to see the little turtle Daddy gave me!¡±


    After finishing the candied hawthorns, Lu Wangshu pulled Xiao Xiyue to the backyard pond to see the Cold Blue Dark Turtle.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched this scene with a smile full of joy on his face.


    Then, seeing Lu Miaoge beside him deep in thought with longing in her eyes, he knew she was missing Lu Qingzhu.


    He immediately took hold of Lu Miaoge¡¯s hand, speaking gently, ¡°Sister Miaoge, in a few years, once things have settled down, we¡¯ll visit Qing Shan and Qing Zhu at Jinyang Sect in Yue Country.¡±


    Originally, he had planned that in a few years, once the family¡¯s situation was stable, they would head to Jinyang Sect in Yue Country to visit their children.

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    But now, he couldn¡¯t leave for a distant journey with the Xiahou Monie affair unresolved, the Great Formation of the family unfinished, and the Mount Sumeru Tree King not planted.¡°Mm¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge came back to her senses and responded softly.


    More than a year had passed, and she indeed missed her daughter a little.


    She wondered how Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu were doing at the Jinyang Sect.


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    But she also knew that given the current situation, she and Lu Changsheng really didn¡¯t have the time to go out.


    ¡°Little Ice, charge, charge!¡±


    It wasn¡¯t long before Lu Wangshu, carrying a fish basket on his back and holding a fishing rod, came out slowly from the backyard, seated on the shell of the Cold Blue Dark Turtle.


    Xiao Xi Yue stood by, her face filled with an indulgent smile.


    Apart from Lu Changsheng, only Lu Wangshu could make this cold and noble fairy show such an expression all the time.


    ¡°Daddy, Mommy, are you going fishing~¡±


    Lu Wangshu sat cross-legged on the turtle shell and shouted loudly to Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Hehe, Daddy still has some things to do. You go with Mommy first, and Daddy will come later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a chuckle.


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    The family function opened by the system, and the Lu Family tree, which he had been too busy to study until now, he prepared to take a look at it now.


    ¡°Mommy also has some things to do.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said softly.


    Since Xiao Xi Yue was accompanying her daughter, she naturally did not want to be around.


    ¡°Well, okay then~¡±


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s little face showed a hint of disappointment, then pointing toward the direction of Bi Shui Lake, he said to Xiao Xi Yue, ¡°Mommy, fly fly fly!¡± £Ò?£Î¦¯£Â§¦s


    ¡°Alright~¡±


    Xiao Xi Yue said with an indulgent laughter, then with a lift of her hand.


    Suddenly, the Cold Blue Dark Turtle and Lu Wangshu flew up, heading toward Bi Shui Lake.


    ¡°Xi Yue also only shows such an expression when facing Wangshu.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said with a light laugh as she watched Xiao Xi Yue leave.


    Although her relationship with Xiao Xi Yue was good.


    This was because they were connected by Lu Wangshu.


    If she met with Xiao Xi Yue alone, the latter¡¯s cool and distant temperament, like that of the Nine Heavens Bright Moon, really kept people at a distance.


    It also made her couldn¡¯t help but feel amazed that Lu Changsheng was actually able to move such a fairy.


    ¡°Xi Yue rarely sees Wangshu, so she acts more affectionately when she does.¡±


    ¡°But Wangshu is smart and sensible, and also very lovable.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    This daughter, although a little mischievous, was in his view still lively, cute, and likable.


    ¡°This year, the family should hold the Spiritual Root Testing Ceremony, right? Wangshu will be able to participate by then.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said aloud.


    Places like Qingzhu Mountain would hold a Spiritual Root Testing Ceremony every year to test the Spiritual Roots of five or six-year-old children.


    Naturally, Bi Lake Mountain would be no exception.


    ¡°Mm, once we finish the busier things later, we¡¯ll pick a good day for the Spiritual Root Testing Ceremony.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said.


    Although he was already aware of the Spiritual Roots of his children, the sense of ceremony was still necessary.


    Moreover, this year both his son Lu Qingxuan and his daughter Lu Wangshu could have their Spiritual Roots tested.


    By then, the revelation of both having Fourth Grade Spiritual Roots would also be a joyful and encouraging event for Bi Lake Mountain.


    After chatting with Lu Miaoge for a while about family and clan matters, the two headed to Bi Yun Peak, Changsheng Hall.


    Ling Zixiao was resting within the hall, and Lu Miaoge went into her cave dwelling to nourish Ling Zixiao¡¯s body with Taiyi True Water.


    Meanwhile, Lu Changsheng went into his own Talisman Room.


    ¡°System!¡±


    Lu Changsheng silently called out.


    [Name: Lu Changsheng]


    [Identity: Master of Bi Lake Mountain]


    [Cultivation Level: Foundation Establishment Forth Level]


    [Lifespan: 41/279]


    [Talent: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, Gengjin Body Constitution (Medium Spiritual Body), Blood Talisman Spiritual Body (High-grade Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation Techniques: Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique, Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, Yin Yang Harmony Technique, Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, Immortal Beauty Technique, Taiyi Shengshui Jue]


    [Spells: Seven Luminaries Sword Light, Seven Luminaries Sword Shield, Seven Luminaries Sword Escape¡­]


    [Items: Lu Family Tree, Melting Spirit Pill, Spiritual Eye Spring, Profound Origin Bead, Book of Malevolent Curses and Fates, Luminous Treasure Tree, Golden Armor Bean Mother, Life-Substituting Talisman, Coagulation Crystal Elixir¡­]


    [Magical Treasures: Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, Black Dragon Magical Bead, Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock]


    [Skills: Alchemy (Second Rank), Talisman Making (Second Rank), Puppetry (Second Rank), Spirit Slaughterer (Second Rank), Wine Brewing (Second Rank)]


    [Spiritual Pets: Mount Sumeru Tree King, Nine Netherhound, Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, Cold Blue Dark Turtle, Peach Blossom Gu]


    [Bloodline Effect: Offsprings¡¯ Spiritual Root probability +25%, Progeny +10%]


    [Family: 226]


    ¡°Hmm, the family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the system interface, where the previous offspring slot disappeared.


    But a new family tab appeared.


    His mind moved slightly, and he opened the family interface.


    Suddenly, the entire network of relations of his own family surfaced.


    At the top was himself. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Then his wife and concubines.


    The children born to him and these wives and concubines.


    And then the children who had already set up their own families and had children of their own continued to be lined up below.


    To date, he himself, seven wives, two dao companions, forty-three concubines, one hundred fifty-five children, ten daughters-in-law, and eight grandchildren of the ¡®Xuan¡¯ generation totaled 226 people.


    ¡°So I can check information like before with my offspring, as long as they are from my Lu family?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the family web before him, his mind stirred, and he looked towards Lu Miaoge.


    [Name: Lu Miaoge]


    [Lifespan: 49/261]


    [Talent: Fifth Grade Spiritual Root]


    [Cultivation Level: Foundation Establishment First Level]


    [Talent Match: Talisman Making (56%)]


    ¡°Talent Match?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at this prompt, somewhat surprised.


    The next moment, he understood what this talent match was all about.


    It was a system suggestion for the best direction of growth for each person.


    Everyone¡¯s talent was different.


    Some people were suited for business management, some for alchemy and talisman making, others for artifact refining and formations¡­


    The system would give a suggestion, based on the current situation of the family members, to tell him the optimal direction for their growth.

 Chapter 437: Family Talent, True Spirit Immortality! (3)

    Like Lu Miaoge, a Talisman Making affinity of 56% suggests she is suited for the Talisman Path.Then, Lu Changsheng looked at the talents of the others.


    [Name: Lu Miaoyun]


    [Lifespan: 37/99]


    [Talent: Seventh Grade Spiritual Root]


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    [Cultivation Level: Sixth Level of Qi Refinement]


    [Talent: Management Affinity (42%)]


    ¡°This talent can grow through acquired practice.¡±


    ¡°In recent years, Yun¡¯er has been managing the family¡¯s household affairs, keeping the back courtyard well-organized, which is why she has talent in management.¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself as he looked at Lu Miaoyun¡¯s interface.


    ¡°That means Zi Xiao is meant for Formation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened Ling Zixiao¡¯s interface to take a look.


    [Name: Ling Zixiao]


    [Lifespan: 42/69]


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    [Talent: Third Grade Spiritual Root, Dragon Roar Physique (Top Level Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation Level: First Grade of Foundation Establishment]


    [Talent: Formation Affinity (81%)]


    ¡°Formation Affinity, 81%.¡±


    ¡°But Zi Xiao¡¯s lifespan is only sixty-nine years.¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused as he saw Ling Zixiao¡¯s lifespan and was inwardly startled.


    He knew that Ling Zixiao¡¯s physical condition wasn¡¯t great.


    But he had been completely unaware that Ling Zixiao¡¯s lifespan was so short.


    This lifespan was judged based on Ling Zixiao¡¯s current condition.


    With their help and Lu Miaoge¡¯s treatment, once Ling Zixiao¡¯s body recovers, having a Foundation Establishment Cultivation, she should have a lifespan of at least a hundred and two hundred years. ????????¨¨?


    However, Ling Zixiao¡¯s talent made him click his tongue in wonder.


    Third Grade Spiritual Root!


    Top Level Spiritual Body!


    Were it not for the fact that the Dragon Roar Physique is only beneficial for men and not suitable for women, with Ling Zixiao¡¯s Third Grade Spiritual Root, top-level spiritual body, and talent in Formation Path, her future would surely lead to Core Formation and becoming a significant figure!


    ¡°With this talent, I can completely tailor my teachings to Ping¡¯an, Xianzhi, and the rest, making arrangements based on their innate abilities.¡±


    Lu Changsheng became distinctly aware of this talent¡¯s greatest help to his family.


    With a slight movement of his Mental Spirit, he turned to look at his son Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s panel.


    [Name: Lu Ping¡¯an]


    [Lifespan: 22/91]


    [Talent: Fifth Grade Spiritual Root]


    [Cultivation Level: First Level of Qi Refinement]


    [Talent: Body Refinement Affinity (44%)]


    ¡°Hmm? Body Refinement Affinity, 44%.¡±


    ¡°Is Ping¡¯an really suited for Body Refinement? Is it genuinely a talent of his, or is it due to his many years of martial arts training?¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed at his son Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s talent with a sense of surprise and skepticism.


    He had previously thought of passing on the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art to this son; now, seeing that Lu Ping¡¯an truly had a talent in this area made him feel very pleased.


    He then turned to look at his son Lu Xianzhi.


    [Name: Lu Xianzhi]


    [Lifespan: 21/99]


    [Talent: Ninth Grade Spiritual Root]


    [Cultivation Level: Fourth Level of Qi Refinement]


    [Talent: Puppet Affinity (27%)]


    ¡°The highest Puppet Affinity is only 27%?¡±


    Seeing his son Lu Xianzhi¡¯s talent, Lu Changsheng frowned slightly.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Lu Xianzhi¡¯s talent to be so poor.


    But considering that his son Lu Xianzhi had been immersed in his teachings from a young age and had been taught for many years, yet still remained a First Grade low-level Puppet Master.


    To say he has put in effort, Lu Xianzhi has indeed tried hard and devoted a lot of thought to it.


    ¡°Ah well, there aren¡¯t that many geniuses after all,¡± Lu Changsheng sighed slightly.


    He realized that sometimes, the gap between people is even wider than the gap between humans and baboons.


    If effort were enough, what would be the point of talent?


    After a general look at the other children¡¯s talents,


    aside from a few exceptions, most of the talents were quite ordinary, within thirty percent.


    However, with this insight into their talents, at least he now had a clear direction for development.


    [Name: Lu Wangshu]


    [Lifespan: 4/89]


    [Talent: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, Blood Talisman Spiritual Body (Superior Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation Level: None]


    [Talent: Fishing Affinity (30%)]


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    As Lu Changsheng looked at his daughter Lu Wangshu¡¯s talent, he was stunned and somewhat bewildered.


    As a Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, shouldn¡¯t she have an exceptional talent for Talisman Making?


    Yet, she possesses such an ability in fishing.


    But the next moment, he remembered that his daughter¡¯s Blood Talisman Spiritual Body had not yet awakened.


    Once her Blood Talisman Spiritual Body awakens, this area of talent is likely to substantially improve.


    After briefly reviewing his children¡¯s talents, Lu Changsheng turned his attention to the System Space.


    Inside, besides the Coagulation Crystal Elixirs, Spirit Pills, Luminous Treasure Tree, Mount Sumeru Tree King, Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock, and the Spiritual Eye Spring that he had placed there, there was also a new Jade Scroll.


    [Lu Family Genealogy]


    [Description: Unique supreme treasure, bound to the host Lu Changsheng]


    ¡°Hmm? Such a succinct description.¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow at the Lu Family Genealogy.


    He then took out the Lu Family Genealogy.


    Immediately, a Jade Scroll appeared in his hand.


    Simultaneously, information related to the Lu Family Genealogy flowed into his mind, making him understand the effects of the genealogy.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes widened as he looked at the Lu Family Genealogy in his hands, full of surprise and disbelief.


    The Lu Family Genealogy had three functions.


    First, the genealogy can reveal whether a family member has died.


    Second, the genealogy can sense if a family member has betrayed the family.


    Third, to be named in the genealogy is to have True Spirit Immortality!

 Chapter 438: The First Guest Elder Offering!

    Lu Changsheng looked at the family records of the Lu family in his hands, his expression one of surprise and joy.The three effects of this clan record are undeniably powerful.


    The first effect allows one to check the life and death status of family members.


    Most cultivation families prepare Soul Lamps or Life-bound Tokens for their members to indicate fortune and life or death.


    But even the cheapest Life-bound Jade Token is worth thousands of Spirit Stones.


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    It¡¯s manageable to prepare just a few.


    But to prepare one for every member of the family would amount to a huge sum of money.


    With the Lu family records, Lu Changsheng doesn¡¯t need any Soul Plates or Soul Lamps to know the fortune and life or death of family members.


    The second effect is that the family records will respond if a family member commits an act of harm or betrayal against the family.


    This effect can perfectly prevent the core of the family from having spies or traitors.


    After all, it¡¯s impossible to prevent spies from infiltrating or traitors from emerging in a large family.


    Especially now, as the family is just getting established and children are starting their own families, it¡¯s very easy for this to happen.


    With the Lu family records, it¡¯s possible to avoid this situation from the outset, ensuring internal stability and forestalling problems.


    As for the third effect, ¡®registered in the clan record, True Spirit Immortality¡¯, it is simply defying the heavens!


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    As long as Lu Changsheng does not die and the family records are not destroyed, even if family members encounter an irreversible calamity outside and their spirit and body are both destroyed, a bit of their True Spirit can still be retained through the family records.


    Once Lu Changsheng achieves Immortal status, he can use the ¡®Sacrificial Ceremony¡¯ with heaven and earth¡¯s treasures to resurrect the deceased.


    However, such a thing as resurrecting the dead, akin to changing heaven and earth, reversing the universe, has extremely stringent requirements, with achieving Immortality being only the first step.


    So for now, this effect of resurrecting the dead doesn¡¯t need to be considered by Lu Changsheng.


    But the existence of this effect has given Lu Changsheng some peace of mind.


    Having cultivated for so many years, he was all too aware that even with the system by his side, he could not achieve perfection on the path to immortality.


    His mortal wives and children at home, he simply couldn¡¯t take care of.


    Even many of his wives and children with Spiritual Roots, he couldn¡¯t look after properly.


    In the future, many of his wives and children will gradually leave him, leaving regrets on his path to immortality.


    Now, with these Lu family records, at least he has some solace.


    When he reaches a certain level of cultivation and achieves Immortality, he¡¯d be able to remedy these regrets and resurrect those he can¡¯t bear to part with.


    ¡°This is also one of my motivations for cultivating,¡± he murmured.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the clan record in his hands, let out a soft chuckle, and put away the Lu family records.


    According to customary practice, records like the family records would be housed in the ancestral hall.


    But considering he was the first entry in the family records, if these were enshrined in the ancestral hall, wouldn¡¯t that be oddly self-serving?


    ¡°Perhaps I should enshrine the Three Purities in the ancestral hall instead.¡±


    ¡°That might just attract some serendipitous fate from the unfathomable universe,¡± he thought.


    Lu Changsheng stroked his chin.


    After these thoughts, he broke into a grin, cast aside these matters, and walked out of the Talisman Room to the main hall to visit Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao. ???????????¨§????


    Once Lu Miaoge had finished treating Ling Zixiao, Lu Changsheng chatted with the two women about family affairs and made some preliminary arrangements.


    Nowadays, there were quite a few children in the family.


    There were also many of age with Spiritual Roots.


    With the recently acquired family features, he could see his children¡¯s abilities.


    Thus, Lu Changsheng planned to get education started here in Bi Lake Mountain.


    First setting up a school to teach knowledge of Formations, Alchemy, Talisman Making, Puppets, Wine Brewing, Farming, Medical Cuisine, Spirit Slaughterer, Business Management, and so on.


    Later, based on the children¡¯s interests and talents, he would teach them according to their aptitude and make arrangements.


    As for Artifact Refining, Beast Taming, Gu (poisonous insects), Spirit Detection, and others, Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao could also obtain some relevant inheritances.


    If the children were interested, they could do some self-study.


    If they could achieve something on their own, that would be best.


    If not, they could just view it as a hobby.


    Once their own capabilities were sufficient, they would eventually fill in all aspects of cultivation.


    So that every child could combine their interests and talents, avoiding detours.


    After discussing these broad ideas with the women, Lu Changsheng took Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoge, and several children to Bi Shui Lake for a leisurely visit, to relax.


    At that time, many fishermen were fishing in Bi Shui Lake. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Xiao Xi Yue, accompanied by her daughter Lu Wangshu, was fishing with a face full of joy.


    Whenever Lu Wangshu caught a fish, Xiao Xi Yue would burst into encouragement and joy as if she were just a child.


    ¡°It seems that Fairy Xi Yue is Lu Wangshu¡¯s mother,¡± Ling Zixiao mused to herself upon seeing this scene.


    She had suspected as much from the first glance she took at Xiao Xi Yue, noticing a resemblance to Lu Wangshu, and now this scene almost certainly confirmed it.


    Upon this realization, she just stole a glance at Lu Changsheng.


    Curiosity filled her as she wondered how many women like Xiao Xi Yue Lu Changsheng had outside.


    ¡°Xi Yue¡­¡±


    After spending half an hour playing around, Lu Changsheng secretly communicated with Xiao Xi Yue, mentioning the get-together with Hong Yi, Han Lin, Zhao Qingqing, and the others.


    ¡°Little Wangshu, Mommy has something to take care of, I¡¯ll come to play with you later,¡± Xiao Xi Yue said to Lu Wangshu, somewhat reluctantly letting go.


    ¡°Mmm, Mommy don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be good,¡± Lu Wangshu, sitting cross-legged on the Cold Blue Dark Turtle, fishing rod in hand, as absorbed in fishing as ever, did not seem the least bit reluctant as she sweetly reassured Xiao Xi Yue and continued with her fishing.


    Shortly after, Xiao Xi Yue and Lu Changsheng made their way to the main reception hall of Biyun Villa.


    Before long, all six Immortal Seedlings that had originally come from Ruyi Prefecture, except for Li Feiyu, gathered once again.


    Compared to the assemblage a decade ago at the Gathering of Immortals Tower in Ruyi Prefecture, the five of them had all changed significantly.

 Chapter 439: The First Guest Elder Offering! (2)

    ¡°`Ten years ago, Xiao Xiyue was at the Ninth Level Energy Refinement stage; now, she has broken through to Foundation Establishment, becoming a core disciple of the Qingyun Sect.


    Ten years ago, Lu Changsheng was merely a son-in-law to the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain; now, he has broken through to Foundation Establishment, becoming a Mountain Master himself!


    In ten years¡¯ time, Hong Yi advanced from the heir to the Marquis of Ruyi to the Marquis himself, controlling Ruyi Prefecture.


    Han Lin ascended from a lower-grade Artifact Refiner to an upper-grade one.


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    Because of her Vegbody, Zhao Qingqing transitioned from being a Pharmacist to a Spirit Plant Master; now, she has become a Second Rank Spiritual Plant Master.


    ¡°My friends, if my memory serves me right, it has been exactly twenty-three years since we first met.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, looking at the five people before him.


    Among the five, he, Xiao Xiyue, and Zhao Qingqing all maintained their youthful appearance, with only changes in their demeanor.


    But for Hong Yi and Han Lin, both their appearances and auras had gone through significant changes.


    Especially Hong Yi, wearing a Purple Gold Crown and brocade robe, sporting a long beard, his features bearing a mature and dignified air.


    ¡°Indeed, exactly twenty-three years.¡±


    Hong Yi stroked his beard and nodded in agreement.


    His voice was filled with sentiment.


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    Thinking back to their initial meeting, he was proud and conceited because of his noble birth, looking down on others.


    But now, among the five of them, he was the least accomplished.


    His position as the Marquis of Ruyi was maintained thanks to his relationship with Lu Changsheng.


    Otherwise, it would have been extremely difficult for him to become the heir and succeed the Marquis of Ruyi¡¯s position back then.


    ¡°It¡¯s been twenty-three years before we knew it¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that Li Daoist isn¡¯t here.¡±


    ¡°Over these twenty years, the most splendid tales are still those of Lu Daoist and Hong Daoist¡­¡±


    The five of them looked at each other and laughed, feeling nostalgic for the swift passage of time, engaging in idle chatter and reminiscing about old times. ??????????¦¢§§?


    ¡°Brother Hong, I plan to let Quanzhen stay at home and study calmly for the next few years.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re willing, you can let Xuanji stay at Bi Lake Mountain temporarily¡­¡±


    Upon hearing Hong Yi mention his son, Hong Xuanji, Lu Changsheng spoke up.


    Hong Xuanji was Hong Yi¡¯s most cherished son, upon whom he placed great hopes.


    He prepared to send him to the Qingyun Sect in two years¡¯ time, when they would be recruiting disciples, to participate in the Immortal Sects¡¯ assessment.


    Now that Hong Yi was discussing his son¡¯s arrangements, Lu Changsheng was also willing to help take care of him.


    After all, Hong Yi had helped him a lot over the past twenty years, and it was only right for him to return the favor.


    ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll trouble you with Xuanji, Brother Lu.¡±


    Hong Yi, upon hearing this, immediately showed delight and thanked him with a bow.


    If his son could cultivate at Bi Lake Mountain, it would surely be better than doing so in the Ruyi Prefecture or a small marketplace.


    Furthermore, he knew that Lu Changsheng was recruiting spiritual farmers and fishermen with Spiritual Roots, teaching them the Skills of Spiritual Plant cultivation, Talisman Making, and Puppetry.


    Thus, he was more than happy to let his son stay here and develop a good relationship with Lu Changsheng¡¯s children.


    If his son did not pass the Qingyun Sect assessment in two years, he could still mingle with the Lu Family.


    That way, this son¡¯s future achievements were likely to surpass his own.


    ¡°Ha ha, Brother Hong, you are too polite.¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed and nodded.


    ¡°Daoist Lu, didn¡¯t you say you would show us your family¡¯s Spiritual Medicine garden? Since we have time now, why don¡¯t we take a look?¡±


    ¡°And it would be nice to stroll around Bi Lake Mountain while we¡¯re at it.¡±


    At that moment, Zhao Qingqing voiced her suggestion.


    Previously, while chatting at the Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng had expressed hope for her to take a look at his family¡¯s Spiritual Medicine valley and provide some planting advice.


    She brought over many Spirit Plant seeds as gifts to celebrate the occasion on this visit.


    But specific recommendations and planting would require a look at the situation for a final verdict.


    ¡°In that case, Fairy Xi Yue, Brother Hong, Daoist Han, shall we all take a stroll together?¡±


    Lu Changsheng suggested cheerily upon hearing her proposal.


    ¡°Ha ha, sure.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯d like to admire the beauty of Bi Lake Mountain too.¡±


    The group nodded in agreement.


    Immediately thereafter, Lu Changsheng took them on a tour around Bi Lake Mountain, explaining the features, before arriving at Lingcui Cliff.


    ¡°Mountain Master!¡±


    ¡°Greetings to the Mountain Master!¡±


    ¡°Dad, Uncle Hong, Uncle Han, Aunt Xiao, Aunt Zhao.¡±


    Lingcui Cliff was inhabited by some spiritual farmers from other families left by the Yu Family.


    Lu Ping¡¯an was also assigned by Lu Changsheng to guard the Spiritual Medicine garden at Lingcui Cliff.


    ¡°Hmm, we have come to take a look.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and spoke.


    The Spiritual Medicine garden still looked the same as before.


    It had only some common Spirit Plants and unripe Spiritual Medicines. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Daoist Zhao, this is the Lingcui Cliff of my Bi Lake Mountain. This area is primarily used for Spirit Fields, and this part as the Medicine Garden¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng led the group through Lingcui Cliff, casually conversing and explaining.


    ¡°As a Second Rank Talisman Master, Daoist Lu, you will likely focus on developing in this area in the future.¡±


    ¡°Based on the Spirit Vein and soil conditions of Bi Lake Mountain, I suggest planting some ¡®Water Cloud Bamboo¡¯.¡±


    ¡°As for the second rank Medicine Fields, you could consider ¡®Transforming Dragon Ginseng,¡¯ ¡®Pale Face Flower,¡¯ ¡®Stone Dragon Root¡¯¡­¡±


    ¡°These Spiritual Medicines are quite suitable for cultivation and once they reach a certain age, they can be sold for a considerable value.¡±


    Zhao Qingqing observed the Spirit Fields, soil, and Spiritual Energy conditions, speaking out loud.


    In her words, she also moved aside, applying Techniques to test the soil composition and the concentration of Spiritual Energy in the fields.


    Ordinary spiritual farmers only need to learn one of the Techniques such as ¡®Minor Cloud Rain Technique,¡¯ ¡®Gengjin Technique,¡¯ ¡®Decomposition Technique,¡¯ ¡®Quickening Technique,¡¯ ¡®Spring Wind Turns to Rain Technique,¡¯ and so on.


    But to become a Spiritual Plant Master, one must be proficient in multiple Techniques.


    And to advance from a Spiritual Plant Master to a Spiritual Plant Master, one not only needs to master a variety of Techniques but also understand and control the conditions of various Spirit Plants and Spiritual Medicines.


    ¡°Water Cloud Bamboo¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng noted, nodding.


    He was aware that this was a type of Spiritual Bamboo, suitable for making talisman paper.


    As for Transforming Dragon Ginseng, Pale Face Flower, and Stone Dragon Root, they were all materials for the Foundation Establishment Elixir and Youth Preserving Elixir, each very valuable.

 Chapter 440: The First Guest Elder Offering! (3)

    A few people were strolling around Lingcui Cliff, and Zhao Qingqing gave many suggestions.She also told Lu Changsheng about the cultivation methods of several spirit plants and what to pay attention to.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the path of spirit plant cultivation to have so many intricacies; it is truly an eye-opener.¡±


    Hong Yi, who was standing by, exclaimed with emotion.


    In his Ruyi Marquis Mansion, there were also dozens of acres of spiritual fields.


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    But these were the most ordinary spiritual fields, only suitable for cultivating first-grade inferior products, not even the average spirit rice.


    Now that he heard about the intricate knowledge involved, he was filled with emotion.


    ¡°Indeed, each of the hundred arts of cultivation is broad and profound,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said.


    Through the system, he clearly understood the profoundness of each of the hundred arts of cultivation.


    After they finished their stroll, Lu Changsheng turned to Zhao Qingqing and said, ¡°Daoist Zhao, would you be interested in serving as a guest elder at my Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    ¡°A guest elder?¡±


    Zhao Qingqing paused upon hearing this, her face showing contemplation.


    The Qingyun Sect did not forbid its disciples from earning extra money outside.


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    After all, money, companions, laws, and the earth itself, cultivation is all about burning money.


    The Qingyun Sect could not support all the disciples.


    Disciples like them had to find their own ways to earn resources for cultivation.


    However, they could not casually agree to serve as guest priests without considering whether it will bring them trouble.


    ¡°Daoist Zhao, as you know, the establishment of my family was quite rushed,¡±


    ¡°and we are not particularly good at the art of spirit plant cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, if you are willing, you could come to Bi Lake Mountain to serve as a guest elder.¡±


    ¡°Whenever you have time, just come and check on the spirit plants, the condition of the spiritual medicine, or perhaps offer some guidance and teach some knowledge about spirit plant cultivation.¡±


    Said Lu Changsheng in this manner.


    Bi Lake Mountain currently had many spirit plant cultivators, but they were all first-grade.


    If they could invite Zhao Qingqing, a second-rank Spiritual Plant Master, it would be of great help to the cultivation of spirit plants at Bi Lake Mountain.


    Moreover, when he planted the Luminous Treasure Tree in the future, having Zhao Qingqing, a Spiritual Plant Master, would also be a great help.


    ¡°This is possible, but I don¡¯t have much time; I can only serve as a guest priest and visit a few times a year,¡±


    Zhao Qingqing said.


    As a disciple of the Qingyun Sect¡¯s medicinal garden, she also had many affairs of her own and could not often go out.


    ¡°That is already sufficient,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said with a smile.


    He then invited Zhao Qingqing to serve as an honorary guest elder at Bi Lake Mountain for a yearly salary of one thousand two hundred Spirit Stones.


    She would need to visit four times a year to provide advice and solutions for Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s spirit plants and spiritual medicine and to teach and guide the Lu Family disciples in the area of spirit plant cultivation. ?£Á??¦¢§§?


    Afterwards, Lu Changsheng turned to Han Lin, asking him if he was interested in serving as a guest elder at his Bi Lake Mountain.


    Speaking of spirit plant cultivators, his family had some.


    But they had no Artifact Refiners at all.


    ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ll pass,¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m already busy in the Qingyun Sect, and besides, artifact refining is very time-consuming, and teaching it is also quite time-consuming,¡±


    Han Lin said shaking his head.


    As an Artifact Refiner, unlike Zhao Qingqing, he couldn¡¯t just come down the mountain for a few days.


    Artifact refining requires on-the-spot teaching, which is very cumbersome and time-consuming.


    Moreover, as an Artifact Refiner, his income from Qingyun Sect was quite good.


    ¡°Alright, if I have such problems in the future, or need magic artifacts, I might trouble Daoist Han even more,¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind and said with a laugh.


    ¡°Of course, that¡¯s no problem,¡±


    Han Lin replied.


    Later, Lu Changsheng invited them to stay a few more days at Bi Lake Mountain,


    and when they left, he gave them small parting gifts.


    Xiao Xiyue also returned to Qingyun Sect with Zhao Qingqing and Han Lin.


    She was preparing to return and request her master, Yun Wanshang, to come and preside over Bi Lake Mountain.


    At the same time, using the Qingyun Token, she would invite a Second Rank Array Master from Qingyun Sect for Lu Changsheng.


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    ¡°Husband, this is the current expenditure and rough income of the family, please take a look¡­.¡±


    That day, Lu Miaoyun came to Lu Changsheng with a ledger in hand for his review.


    It recorded all the current expenses of Bi Lake Mountain and the rough estimate of its income.


    ¡°The difference between income and expenses is this much?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the ledger in surprise.


    But after looking through it, he immediately understood why there was such a significant disparity.


    Previously on Qing Zhu Mountain, the allowance for his wives and concubines was quite modest.


    Only concubines with a Spiritual Root were given ten Spirit Stones.


    As for maids, they were only given two Spirit Stones.


    Now, not only had all the maids been elevated to the status of concubine, but their treatment had been uniformly improved as well.


    Furthermore, as the number of children in the family increased and they began cultivation, each would receive ten Spirit Stones and a bottle of Yellow Dragon Elixir every month.


    As cultivation levels improved, these benefits were also being enhanced.


    There were also the expenses of providing Spirit Rice to his secular children, among others.


    Each of these seemed minor by themselves, but when accumulated, they added up to no small sum.


    And the entire family¡¯s income currently depended solely on the foundational earnings of Bi Lake Mountain.


    Bi Lake Mountain originally had a considerable income; otherwise, the Yu Family wouldn¡¯t have been able to raise so many Foundation Establishment cultivators and clanspeople.


    But currently, due to staffing issues, the external industries had halted operations.


    During the establishment ceremony of the family, Lu Changsheng had also sold off many assets.


    So now, the income of Bi Lake Mountain was limited to rent, and the industries of Spirit Rice and Spirit Fish.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, you don¡¯t have to worry about the finances for now; you continue to recruit spiritual farmers, fishermen, and apprentices,¡±


    ¡°Pay close attention to the spiritual fields, jade marrow rice, and azure water rice.¡±


    ¡°The core cultivation methods for these were originally controlled by the Yu Family; now these spiritual farmers might be inexperienced and affect the harvest.¡±


    ¡°The same goes for the breeding of spirit fish,¡±


    Lu Changsheng voiced these instructions.


    He presently had enough Spirit Stones to sustain the Lu Family¡¯s losses for several decades.


    But running at a loss was not a sustainable strategy, relying solely on one¡¯s self to support the family.


    After all, he also needed to spend money.


    Thus, it was imperative for the family to operate efficiently, achieving a balance between income and expenses, and gradually move towards profitability.


    In Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, the problem still lay with manpower.


    As long as there was sufficient manpower, he could easily proceed with large-scale production of basic puppets and liquor factories.


    Then, by finding partners for consignment sales and opening up channels, he could revitalize the shops and industries under Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Alright, husband,¡±


    Lu Miaoyun nodded in response to his words.


    ¡°By the way, Yun¡¯er¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued, speaking about the instruction at the school.


    He tasked her with organizing and arranging these matters.


    He indicated that not only the children in the family but also the concubines with Spiritual Roots could come to learn about this aspect.


    After arranging these matters, Lu Changsheng went to Changsheng Hall to quietly refine the ¡®Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi¡¯ within his chest bone.


    His recent encounter with Caiyun True Immortal at Qingyun Sect had given him a wake-up call.


    He felt that relying solely on the Jade Pendant given by the Core Formation junior was not necessarily enough to conceal others¡¯ prying eyes.


    Therefore, he thought of quickly integrating this heaven-sent Spiritual Treasure into his Life-bound Treasured Bone.


    As soon as the Life-bound Treasured Bone was formed and he acquired the Nine Great Divine Abilities, he would be able to use the Seventh Divine Ability, Sealing Divine Light, to seal his cultivation level and aura, rendering himself undetectable and obscuring his true capabilities from others.


    Moreover, the Fifth Divine Ability of the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, the Healing Divine Light, would surely help with Ling Zixiao¡¯s injuries.


    And regarding the matter of Xiahou Monie, he also needed to be prepared.


    Once the Life-bound Treasured Bone was formed and the Nine Great Divine Abilities were his, his power would rise to an entirely new level!

 Chapter 441: Yun Wanshang: Dont Let Your Senior Sister Know About Han Li

    Qingyun Sect.Caiyun Peak.


    ¡°Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue came to the palace hall at the peak and bowed respectfully.


    ¡°Xi Yue, is there something that brings you back this time?¡±


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    The doors of the hall thunderously opened, and a clear yet gentle voice rang out.


    ¡°Master, I¡¯ve returned because I need to trouble you with a matter¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue entered the hall and explained the situation at Bi Lake Mountain.


    However, she didn¡¯t mention that it was entirely due to Lu Changsheng, and also indicated that this trip would be beneficial to her cultivation.


    ¡°Oversee Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly upon hearing this.


    She had previously heard from Wei Sheng about this, guessing that Lu Changsheng wanted to invite Xiao Xiyue to oversee Bi Lake Mountain.


    Her first thought was to refuse.


    Her own disciple being a core member of Qingyun Sect and overseeing someone else¡¯s family¡ªwhat kind of precedence would that set?


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    Moreover, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s practice of the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique ultimately required her to embark on a path of detachment.


    If she remained entangled with Lu Changsheng, her future path would likely be difficult, and enlightenment hard to achieve.


    But thinking of the relationship Xiao Xiyue and Lu Changsheng had, which had already advanced beyond a certain point, it wasn¡¯t something that could be severed so easily.


    Furthermore, the current second level of Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Supreme Forgetful Love Technique, ¡®Clouds Have Emotions, Moon Has Emotions,¡¯ required the two to shine in response to each other for success.


    ¡°I can promise you this matter.¡±


    ¡°However, according to the sect rules, if you go to oversee Bi Lake Mountain, you can only stay for a maximum of three years.¡±


    Yun Wanshang spoke, stating her conditions.


    ¡°Thank you, Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue showed immediate joy in her eyes upon hearing these words, and bowed with her hands clasped together.


    ¡°Xi Yue, seeing you this happy just because I¡¯ve agreed to this matter, how can I be at ease with you?¡±


    Yun Wanshang spoke somewhat helplessly upon seeing the joy in Xiao Xiyue¡¯s eyes.


    Though the deeper Xiao Xiyue¡¯s emotions became now, the better for her cultivation,


    the deeper she fell, the harder it would become to break away and sever those emotional ties in the future.


    ¡°Master¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue was taken aback by these words, and she bit her lower lip lightly.


    She also realized that whenever it involved Lu Changsheng, her Supreme Forgetful Love Technique almost became ineffective.


    Moreover, this trip to Bi Lake Mountain would not only allow her to be with Lu Changsheng, but also to accompany her daughter, stirring her emotions.


    ¡°Never mind, as long as you are aware of it yourself, it is not my place to say much.¡±


    Yun Wanshang let out a sigh and said no more.


    She knew this kind of matter had to be resolved by Xiao Xiyue herself.


    Then she took out two Third Rank Talismans from her Storage Ring to give to Xiao Xiyue for protection.


    After all, Patriarch Xiahou Wuwo of the Xiahou Family was still alive. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If this Xiahou patriarch targeted Bi Lake Mountain for revenge, there might be considerable danger.


    Naturally, she wanted to give her disciple some life-saving treasures.


    ¡°Thank you, Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue bowed with her hands clasped together.


    ¡°Your trip to Bi Lake Mountain is considered an outside mission, so don¡¯t reveal your whereabouts to others.¡±


    ¡°Also, after the new Record Chief arrives at the Green River Marketplace, then proceed to Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    Yun Wanshang continued.


    ¡°Yes, Master!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nodded in agreement.


    She then took out a token from her Storage Bag.


    ¡°Master, I have a good friend named ¡®Han Li¡¯ who helped me on the way to Jiuxiao Immortal City; True Immortal Chiyun granted him a Qingyun Token.¡±


    ¡°I would like to use this Qingyun Token to request a Second Rank Array Master from the sect to help set up a Great Formation at Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue took out the Qingyun Token that was in Lu Changsheng¡¯s possession and spoke up.


    ¡°This Loose Cultivator Han Li is Lu Changsheng, isn¡¯t he?¡±


    Yun Wanshang looked at the token and spoke directly.


    She had previously guessed that the Loose Cultivator Han Li who saved her senior disciple was Lu Changsheng.


    Now, seeing this Qingyun Token, she was almost certain.


    ¡°I knew I couldn¡¯t hide it from Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face showed a somewhat mischievous smile.


    She immediately realized that her master had seen through Lu Changsheng¡¯s disguise and guessed many things correctly.


    This made her hesitate, uncertain if her master was aware that she had given birth to Lu Wangshu.


    ¡°Still playing these little tricks in front of your master.¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s face showed a faint smile.


    Thinking of her senior disciple Chu Qingyi, she looked at Xiao Xiyue and continued, ¡°Your senior sister is still recovering, conditioning herself to prepare for Core Formation.¡± ????¨¤???????¡ì


    ¡°Thus, don¡¯t let Qing Yi know about this Loose Cultivator Han Li¡¯s matter.¡±


    Yun Wanshang said so.


    ¡°Don¡¯t let my senior sister know?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue was surprised, not understanding the meaning behind these words.


    She couldn¡¯t help but speculate if her senior sister had developed some connection with Lu Changsheng?


    Although she did not have much interaction with her senior sister, she knew that she was dedicated to the sword, with a clarity in her Sword Heart.


    Wait, the sword¡­


    In that moment, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s heart vaguely realized something.


    She bowed to Yun Wanshang and said, ¡°Master, I understand.¡±


    ¡°Take my token to Master Mo, and ask him to go to Bi Lake Mountain to set up the formation.¡±


    Yun Wanshang took out a token and spoke to Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°Yes, Master!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nodded in response.


    She knew Master Mo was a Second-tier Top Level Array Master.


    His prowess in formations was exquisite, having set up Great Formations for many marketplaces of Qingyun Sect.


    ¡­..


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Inside the retreat of Changsheng Hall,


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and exhaled gently.


    He placed his palm in front of his chest and closed his eyes to feel.


    ¡°To completely refine the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi into my Life-bound Treasured Bone, I¡¯d need at least another two to three years.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered this progress, lightly sighing, knowing that such matters could not be rushed.


    He didn¡¯t seal himself completely in retreat but left the hall to check on the state of his worldly children.


    All these children would stay on Bi Lake Mountain for a while.

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    Lu Changsheng visited his children, and according to their talents, he offered them some simple guidance for the future.Now, the Lu Family could also be completely divided into the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family and Ruyi Prefecture Lu Family.


    Regarding the secular side, now that Lu Ping¡¯an is at Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Wuyu is the eldest son in the secular world.


    He directly appointed his son Lu Wuyu as the Family Head.


    As for the management of Lu Wuyu¡¯s household, having served as a county magistrate for many years, his handling of people and matters was quite good in every aspect.


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    If there really was something to say, it would be that his personality was somewhat indecisive and lacked boldness.


    But just being the Family Head of the secular Lu Family, he doesn¡¯t need to possess any great boldness.


    ¡°Wuyu, from now on, you will be in charge of the Ruyi Prefecture side,¡±


    ¡°If you have any matters, you can ask your Uncle Hong for advice, or you can write to Bi Lake Mountain,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Lu Wuyu.


    This son had a quiet personality when he was young; when others were playing and making noise, he preferred to read books alone.


    Initially, Lu Changsheng wondered if this son would become a bookworm.


    ¡°Yes, Father.¡±


    Lu Wuyu, hearing this, nodded with a somewhat solemn face.


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    He knew that after this separation, his father would probably seldom come to Ruyi Prefecture.


    ¡°This is your father¡¯s arrangement of some family rules and regulations, you can take a look at it,¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out a Jade Scroll and continued to say.


    This was the system of rewards and punishments for the Lu Family that he had previously discussed with Lu Miaoyun and Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Alright, Father.¡±


    Lu Wuyu received the Jade Scroll and respectfully responded.


    ¡°You agree without even looking, just yes, yes, yes; if you have any opinions after reading, come directly to your father,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing his son¡¯s manner, smacked him on the head and spoke irritation.


    He knew that given the limited time they spent together and his own status as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, many of his children viewed him with great awe and revered him.


    Therefore, whatever he said, his children would simply listen.


    ¡°I will look now, Father.¡±


    Lu Wuyu scratched his head and smiled as he recalled the time he spent with his father in his youth, and then he began to read the contents of the Jade Scroll.


    ¡°Father, I believe that there will definitely be arrogant individuals among the Lu Family Disciples, and there are already some signs of this.¡±


    ¡°In my opinion, we must establish a Family Head to supervise and restrain the Lu Family Disciples.¡±


    ¡°Also regarding financial matters, I think we shouldn¡¯t rely entirely on Blue Lake Mountain. Considering our family¡¯s relationship with Uncle Hong and your reputation, Father, we can totally engage in commerce and be self-sufficient¡­.¡± ??????????


    After reading, Lu Wuyu expressed his opinions and suggestions.


    During his years in the secular world, thanks to his relationship with Hong Yi, he had served as a county magistrate.


    He knew that if things continued as they were, there would inevitably be many arrogant and wasteful youngsters.


    Moreover, if the secular Lu Family relied too heavily on the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, the situation would be even worse.


    Additionally, with many younger brothers and sisters in the family now, it was certain that issues such as family partitioning and branching off would arise in the future. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Since that is the case, the family can establish a Family Head to monitor the family etiquette, rules, and regulations, and the enforcement powers will be held in your hands as the Family Head,¡±


    ¡°You can also form an Enforcement Team to implement laws, impose punishments, and as for finances, commerce, fiscal matters, you take care of it. If there is a family partition, the Family Head will also have unified control,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, after pondering for a moment, spoke out.


    The situation of children partitioning the family was certainly inevitable.


    Not to mention the Lu Residence in Ruyi Prefecture had already been expanded once.


    As these children gradually start their own families, the Ruyi Prefecture Lu Residence simply would not have enough space, and family partitioning would inevitably occur.


    Lu Changsheng had no intention of forcing all these children to live together; he was willing to let them form multiple branches.


    ¡°However, regarding Spirit Rice, you all still need to practice martial arts daily, and that is indispensable,¡±


    ¡°So as long as you can earn enough for daily expenses, things like Spirit Rice, martial arts training, and rewards for childbirth will all still be taken care of by Blue Lake Mountain¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    He would naturally not reduce the costs of his children¡¯s martial arts training and childbirth expenses.


    After all, with Spirit Rice and spiritual meals, his children could make rapid progress in the Martial Dao.


    Moreover, eating more Spirit Rice¡ªeven if the parents were both ordinary people¡ªwould increase the likelihood of their offspring having a Spiritual Root compared to normal circumstances.


    ¡°Um¡­¡±


    Lu Wuyu nodded and continued to add some points.


    After the father and son finished discussing matters, Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Wuyu and the other children, and for a moment, he didn¡¯t know what else to say.


    Having many children and spending less time with them eventually led to a lack of common topics.


    Moreover, as the children grew up, the relaxed atmosphere of their youth was missing.


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    In the Changsheng Hall, inside the Talisman Room.


    Lu Changsheng was busy drawing talismans.


    Just then, a system prompt sounded in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    [Congratulations to the Host for having twenty offspring break through to Martial Dao Innate, granting a Bloodline Effect: Probability of producing offspring increased by 5%, and a chance to draw a prize!]


    ¡°Hmm, there¡¯s a reward for twenty as well,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, who was making talismans, heard this system prompt and a joyful smile appeared on his face.


    After the reward for the first ten children breaking through to Martial Dao Innate, he had been eagerly anticipating how many more of his children would achieve this.


    After all, unlike Cultivation that requires initiating the flow of Qi, the Martial Dao does not have the restriction of needing a Spiritual Root.


    As long as he kept spending money, all his children could potentially achieve Martial Dao Innate.¡¯


    He had presumed that it wouldn¡¯t just be a reward for ten children with a single distribution of Child Money.


    Now that he saw a reward for twenty children with a share, it was a pleasant surprise for him.


    ¡°System, time for the draw!¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not hesitate and mentally commanded.


    He was ready to see what he would get this time.


    Suddenly, a light red roulette wheel with a golden glow emerged and began to spin for the draw.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining a Magical Treasure: Oceanic Bead!]


    [The reward has been sent to the System Space, the Host can check it at any time]

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    The golden light paused at the ¡®Magical Treasures¡¯ category.Immediately, a string of azure treasure beads emerged from the big wheel, accompanied by a system notification sound.


    ¡°Magical treasure? Oceanic Bead?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the magical treasure before him, his brows slightly furrowed. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He still had one magical treasure lying unused in his System Space, and now he was getting another one for himself.


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    ¡°Well, if it¡¯s magical treasures, then that¡¯s what they are; once Ping¡¯an and the rest increase their cultivation level, and if they can master the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, these magical treasures can gradually come into play.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, once my Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi fuses with my life-bound treasured bone, it will no longer be able to aid in cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Currently, the Black Dragon Magical Bead and the magical treasure embryo are likely to become obsolete after my Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art breaks through to the Sixth Level, so it¡¯s fine to get a few magical treasures as backups now,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Then he looked towards the System Space to check out what kind of magical treasure this Oceanic Bead was.


    [Magic Artifact: Oceanic Bead]


    [Grade: Superior Magical Treasure]


    [Description: Crafted from thirty-six legacy Oceanic Beads, there are thirty-six beads in total. Individually, they serve as standard magic artifacts, but when all thirty-six are gathered, they form a superior magical treasure, capable of evolving into the Oceanic Shockwave Formation.]


    ¡°Is it actually a combination artifact? A formation path artifact?¡±


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    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes brightened with surprise and delight at the introduction of the Oceanic Bead.


    In the cultivation world, there are magic artifacts known as combination artifacts, which can be split into multiple artifacts.


    In such cases, even if one¡¯s strength is not sufficient, one can divide the artifact to utilize a portion of its power.


    And this ¡®Oceanic Bead¡¯ is not only a combination magical treasure but also a formation path artifact, capable of evolving into the Oceanic Shockwave Formation.


    ¡°Extract!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was very interested in this magical treasure and did not leave it to gather dust in System Space; he directly extracted it for inspection.


    Instantly, a string of thirty-six beads, each the size of a baby¡¯s fist, crystal clear and flowing with deep blue luminescence, appeared.


    ¡°How heavy!¡±


    Lu Changsheng held the string of Oceanic Beads, and his hands immediately felt the weight.


    If it weren¡¯t for his body refinement strength, he would have felt unable to lift them.


    Through the system¡¯s detailed introduction of the Oceanic Bead, delight immediately showed in Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes.


    If used as a complete set, the Oceanic Bead would evolve into the ¡®Oceanic Shockwave Formation.¡¯


    Used individually, the method was simple and crude¡ªdirectly use them to hit people!


    The Oceanic Bead contained the power of heavy water, not only incredibly heavy but also capable of discharging brilliance that could stun people¡¯s divine sense and senses. ?????¦­o??¨§????


    Thus, ordinary cultivators facing an incoming Oceanic Bead, if careless, could perish both body and cultivation path.


    But what truly delighted Lu Changsheng was not the power or effects of the magical treasure.


    Through the system¡¯s introduction, he knew that the original materials for the Oceanic Bead came from the Jiaoren Race.


    Such a treasure bead had the effect of nurturing water veins and was beneficial for aquatic beings.


    ¡°Hiss, even if the Oceanic Bead isn¡¯t used as a magical treasure, just its ability to nurture water veins and aquatic beings makes it a good treasure for me,¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face was filled with delight.


    The main income of Bi Lake Mountain at present came from aquaculture, the fish and shrimp in Bi Shui Lake.


    And beneath Bi Shui Lake, there was a top-tier First Grade Spirit Vein.


    This Oceanic Bead, able to nurture water veins and aquatic beings, suggested that it could nourish the Spirit Vein of Bi Shui Lake and the spirit fish and shrimp within the lake, such as the Red-blooded Carp and the Bi-blooded Carp.


    Perhaps it could even promote this top-tier First Grade Spirit Vein to a Second Grade Spiritual Vein.


    ¡°Besides, once Zi Xiao has recovered, and in the future breaks through to Core Formation, this Oceanic Bead can also serve as her magical treasure.¡±


    ¡°Eh, Sister Miaoge practices the Water of Virtue Technique, and this Oceanic Bead seems quite suitable for her, too.¡±


    ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s talk about the ownership of magical treasures later; for now, I¡¯ll use the Oceanic Bead to nurture the water veins,¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself, planning to discuss the ownership of the magical treasure later.


    ¡°However, if I want to nurture the water veins, I can¡¯t just place it in Bi Shui Lake arbitrarily; if someone fishes it out, then I¡¯ll be at a great loss.¡±


    Lu Changsheng remembered the time when his son, Lu Qingshan, went to dig up his Golden Armor Bean Mother.


    He thought it was better to wait for Ling Zixiao to recover a bit before using the Oceanic Bead to set up a formation in Bi Shui Lake to nurture the water veins.

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    Jin Kingdom, Five Poisons Cult.¡°Heaven Spider Emissary, regarding the situation in Jiang Country, I have been informed, it is indeed a fortunate thing that both you and your disciple have returned.¡±


    ¡°As for the Heart-Eating Gu, you may directly go to the Gu Shrine Cave to claim one.¡±


    ¡°As for the Phoenix Gu, I was severely injured by Li Duanxuan before, and used the only remaining Phoenix Gu. A new Phoenix Gu will take ten years to refine and complete.¡±


    Inside the Five Saints Hall, a girl around seven or eight years old sits upright. She has a face like white jade, delicate and exquisite, wearing a silver crown on her head, dressed in a purple-red skirt, and her feet are bare. She speaks with a voice that carried an age and authority completely incongruent with her appearance.


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    This girl¡¯s expression and words revealed a sense of vicissitude and majesty that did not match her looks.


    ¡°Sect Hierarch, on this trip I was ambushed, only the Phoenix Gu can solve it!¡±


    Nangong Mil¨ª, dressed in a purple chiffon skirt, has a graceful and enchanting figure, but there¡¯s nothing seductive about her.


    ¡°Since that is the case, in ten years, after the Gu Shrine Cave¡¯s Phoenix Gu is refined, you come and find me.¡±


    The girl looked at Nangong Mil¨ª with piercing eyes and then spoke in a crisp voice mixed with dignity.


    ¡°Thank you for your help, Sect Hierarch!¡±


    Upon hearing that, Nangong Mil¨ª immediately bowed in thanks and then excused herself to leave.


    After leaving the Five Saints Hall, Nangong Mil¨ª transformed into a divine rainbow, arriving at the Gu Shrine Cave, declaring her intention to the presiding elder and applying for the Heart-Eating Gu.


    ¡°Xiaochan, this is the Heart-Eating Gu, keep it safe.¡±


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    ¡°Next, as your master, I need to enter closed-door cultivation and will not meet anyone. All matters of Tianzhu Peak will be managed by you.¡±


    After returning to Tianzhu Peak, Nangong Mil¨ª took out the Heart-Eating Gu and said to her disciple Meng Xiaochan.


    ¡°Closed-door cultivation?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.


    Although her master¡¯s injuries had not fully healed, there didn¡¯t seem to be a need for such closed-door cultivation.


    However, she didn¡¯t feel it was her place to ask too many questions about such matters.


    Indeed, on the way back, she had sensed that there had been some considerable changes in her master¡¯s temperament.


    As for the specifics, she couldn¡¯t quite tell.


    But in terms of behavior, there was more caution and prudence than before.


    Otherwise, given Nangong Mil¨ª¡¯s character, it would not be certain that they would choose to traverse the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range to return to the Jin Kingdom from the borders of Jiang Country.


    But having chosen this more secure, laborious, and time-consuming method, her master seemed very anxious and restless on the way.


    Now, having just returned and quickly arranged her affairs, she immediately went into closed-door cultivation, which was very strange.


    ¡°Yes, Master, you can cultivate in peace, I will handle the affairs of the peak properly,¡± Meng Xiaochan replied deferentially, pursing her lips slightly.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Nangong Mil¨ª nodded her head and then transformed into a divine rainbow, moving to her own cultivation chamber, where she gently brushed her lower abdomen with a complicated look in her eyes. ????¨¢N?????¨º¡ì


    ¡­..


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Talismans, are spells stored within spirit talismans using symbol patterns expressed through spiritual ink, carried by talisman paper¡­¡± S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If each talisman is treated as a whole, then each symbol, each stroke within it is¡­¡±


    ¡°For instance, this most basic Cleansing Talisman, this part of the symbol structure controls the direction of spiritual power, this part maintains the flow of spiritual power, this part is the spell¡¯s structure¡­¡±


    At Biyun Villa, in the Talisman Hall, Lu Changsheng is teaching his wives, concubines, and children about talismans.


    Now that he can see the talents of his family, he naturally arranges training based on simple nurturing, interest, and individual aptitude.


    As long as the first batch of skilled workers in the family are on the right track, he won¡¯t have to worry about the family¡¯s future.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Just then, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mental spirit stirred, he took out a Yin Yang Sensing Talisman, and knew that Xiao Xiyue had arrived.


    He immediately let his concubines and children study on their own, having Lu Miaoyun come to provide additional knowledge about spirit plants.


    ¡°Xi Yue Daoist.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, arriving at the mountain gate, saw not only Xiao Xiyue, but also a robust-looking elder with sparkling eyes and two young men wearing Qingyun Sect disciples¡¯ attire.


    He immediately guessed that this elder and the two young men were array masters from the Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, this is Mo Shouren from our Qingyun Sect, Master Mo, a top-level array master.¡±


    ¡°These two are disciples of Master Mo, coming over to set up a Great Formation for Bi Lake Mountain¡­¡±


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, Xiao Xiyue immediately informed him about the situation and identities of this Master Mo.


    ¡°Second-tier top-level array master.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng instantly understood that his status and identity were not simple.


    He immediately unlocked the Mountain Gate Grand Formation and politely bowed, saying, ¡°I have seen Master Mo and two Daoist friends, please come in.¡±


    ¡°Lu Daoist is too kind; my mission here is commanded to rearrange the Great Formation for your Bi Lake Mountain. I wonder what sort of requirements Lu Daoist has for the formation?¡±


    Despite usually being an arrogant character, Master Mo appeared quite courteous.


    After all, his visit was not only requested by Lu Changsheng utilizing a Qingyun command.


    Xiao Xiyue, Yun Wanshang, and Lu Changsheng also evidently had a significant relationship.


    ¡°About the formation, I only have a rough idea and don¡¯t understand much.¡±


    ¡°However, my wife is an array master, I will let her come and discuss the details with you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng welcomed them to the villa¡¯s main hall, served tea, and then spoke.


    ¡°Having heard of the renown of my wife, Master Mo, that¡¯s indeed perfect,¡± Master Mo responded cheerily.


    He had heard that Bi Lake Mountain had a top-level formation master.


    Naturally, he was willing to exchange ideas with a professional.


    Otherwise, discussing with someone who does not understand formations can be quite headache-inducing.


    Especially when that person also has a complex relationship with the sect.


    ¡°Master Mo, please wait a moment,¡± Lu Changsheng said politely.


    He then went to Changsheng Hall and told Ling Zixiao, who was studying talisman formations, ¡°Zi Xiao, the array master from the Qingyun Sect has arrived.¡±

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    ¡°`¡°Uh? They¡¯ve arrived so quickly; I¡¯ll go take a look.¡±


    ¡°`


    Ling Zixiao, upon hearing the words, put down the Jade Scroll in her hand and said with a smile.


    ¡°`


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    ¡°Zi Xiao, in addition to setting up a Formation on the peak of Bi Yun Peak, I also plan to set up a Formation beneath Bi Shui Lake¡­.¡±


    ¡°`


    Lu Changsheng stated his needs in advance.


    He also took out the Oceanic Bead, telling Ling Zixiao that this bead had the effect of nourishing water channels and aquatic creatures.


    He planned to place this Oceanic Bead under the Spirit Vein of Bi Shui Lake.


    ¡°`


    ¡°The Oceanic Bead, thirty-six in total, each comparable to a near-Magical Treasure!?¡±


    ¡°`


    Ling Zixiao looked at the Oceanic Bead before her with a hint of surprise in her beautiful eyes.


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    You must know that Magical Treasures are extremely precious, and few people can create them; many Nascent Soul Immortals don¡¯t even have multiple Magical Treasures.


    Lu Changsheng casually took out a combination of extremely rare Magical Treasures to nourish the water channels.


    She couldn¡¯t help feeling astounded by Lu Changsheng¡¯s mystery and suspected that he had inherited the full legacy of a Nascent Soul True Lord.


    ¡°`


    ¡°That¡¯s right, these Treasures were made from the Oceanic Pearls left by the Jiaoren of the sea, each comparable to a near-Magical Treasure with the effect of nourishing water channels.¡±


    ¡°`


    ¡°`


    ¡°If it¡¯s continuously nourished, the First Grade top-notch Spirit Vein under Bi Shui Lake might even have the chance to upgrade to a Second Grade Spirit Vein.¡±


    ¡°`


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly and spoke thus.


    ¡°`


    ¡°My dear, the Oceanic Bead is of significant importance. Although the Array Master from Qingyun Sect has been requested through the Qingyun order, he cannot be fully trusted.¡±


    ¡°`


    ¡°`


    ¡°However, since there are thirty-six Oceanic Beads, one can be taken out to serve as the foundation of the Formation at Bi Shui Lake.¡±


    ¡°`


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    ¡°In this way, I can later use this Formation base as the key node of Bi Shui Lake, overlaying Formations within Formations. If the Spirit Vein Formation of Bi Shui Lake upgrades to Second Rank, this will also enhance the overall Great Formation¡­¡± ????¨¤?????


    ¡°`


    Ling Zixiao looked at the Oceanic Bead before her, thought for a moment, and then expressed her thoughts.


    ¡°`


    ¡°Good, Zi Xiao, hold onto these Oceanic Beads for now, and you can arrange as you see fit later on.¡±


    ¡°`


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this, nodded and handed over the Oceanic Bead to Ling Zixiao.


    Since the Oceanic Bead was somewhat heavy, he asked Ling Zixiao to be careful with it.


    Ling Zixiao felt warmth in her heart seeing Lu Changsheng entrust her with such precious Magical Treasures so easily and with such concern that she should be careful, and she nodded with a smile in her eyes, replying, ¡°Okay~¡±


    The two walked out of Changsheng Hall and entered the main hall of Biyun Villa. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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    ¡°Zi Xiao, this is Mo Shouren from Qingyun Sect, Master Mo.¡±


    ¡°`


    ¡°`


    ¡°Master Mo, this is my partner, Ling Zixiao.¡±


    ¡°`


    Lu Changsheng brought Ling Zixiao to the hall and introduced them.


    ¡°`


    ¡°Master Mo, pleasure to meet you.¡±


    ¡°`


    Ling Zixiao, dressed in a blue gown, with a pale and elegantly beautiful face, looked at Master Mo before her and said with a graceful smile.


    ¡°`


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s a pleasure to meet you, Daoist Ling. I wonder what requirements and thoughts you have regarding the Family¡¯s Great Formation.¡±


    ¡°`


    Master Mo looked at Ling Zixiao and spoke with a chuckle.


    He could tell from her complexion that Ling Zixiao was not in good health.


    Knowing her condition, undertaking the enormous task of setting up a Family Great Formation was indeed too much.


    Otherwise, there would be no need to expend a Qingyun order and call upon the goodwill of Qingyun Sect to get him to take action personally.


    ¡°`


    ¡°Regarding the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation, there is no need to set it up from scratch; the workload would be just too great, requiring at least several years to complete.¡±


    ¡°`


    ¡°`


    ¡°So, my thought is to build upon the existing ¡®Blue Water Azure Sky Great Formation¡¯¡­¡±


    ¡°`


    Ling Zixiao said with a smile.


    The Yu Family¡¯s Blue Water Azure Sky Great Formation, as a Second Rank high-grade Great Formation, was already considered quite good.


    After all, it¡¯s not that the higher the rank of a family¡¯s Great Formation, the better.


    One must also consider daily Spiritual Energy consumption, the consumption when the Formation is operating at full power, the coverage, and other factors.


    ¡°`


    ¡°If that is the case, it would be most ideal. Daoist Ling, after I examine the Spirit Vein and the status of the Great Formation on Bi Lake Mountain, we¡¯ll finalize a plan, how does that sound?¡±


    ¡°`


    Master Mo¡¯s face lit up with a smile when he heard Ling Zixiao¡¯s words.


    To set up a Family Great Formation from scratch would not only consume materials but also take a great deal of time.


    If one could just adapt the existing setup, the workload would be greatly decreased, potentially to just ten or twenty percent of the original.


    Naturally, he was not inclined to start afresh and spend a vast amount of time at Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°`


    ¡°That is only natural.¡±


    ¡°`


    Ling Zixiao spoke with a dignified elegance.


    Then, they proceeded to inspect the ley lines and the situation of the Great Formation on Bi Lake Mountain.


    During the process, Ling Zixiao presented her thoughts on the setup and arrangements for the Great Formation and some minor adjustments to the layout of Bi Lake Mountain to Master Mo.


    Typically, when Master Mo set up a Great Formation, it was his decision alone after examining the Spirit Vein layout.


    This time, due to the relationship between Lu Changsheng and Qingyun Sect, he gave some consideration to their opinions.


    Yet, deep down, he was still somewhat arrogant, believing they should heed his suggestions.


    Now listening to Ling Zixiao¡¯s arrangements, understanding, and views on Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s Great Formation, he suddenly realized that Ling Zixiao was extraordinary in the Formation Path; he put away the disdain and arrogance in his heart and discussed the setup and arrangement of the Great Formation with her as an equal.


    So it was that after inspecting the Great Formation at Bi Lake Mountain, Master Mo settled down temporarily at Biyun Villa with his two disciples, ready to finalize the plan and then start the refurbishment and setup of the Great Formation.


    ¡°`


    ¡°Changsheng, the matter of overseeing Bi Lake Mountain has been agreed upon by the Master.¡±


    ¡°`


    After the Great Formation business was taken care of, Xiao Xiyue finally found time to speak to Lu Changsheng alone and informed him about overseeing Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°`


    ¡°That¡¯s wonderful.¡±


    ¡°`


    Lu Changsheng was immediately overjoyed to hear that Xiao Xiyue could come to oversee things, thinking to himself that Caiyun True Immortal was quite a reasonable person after all.


    He was previously worried whether Caiyun True Immortal would thwart their relationship.

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    ¡°But I still have to make a trip to Green River Marketplace¡­¡±Xiao Xiyue continued.


    She indicated that she might need one or two months to finish her business in Green River Marketplace before she could come over.


    ¡°Alright, Xi Yue, when do you plan to go to Green River Marketplace?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired.


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    ¡°I plan to head there today, to deal with the matters there early and then come over.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said so.


    Although she wished to accompany her daughter, the thought of meeting her and then parting again made her prefer to get the tasks out of the way sooner rather than later.


    ¡°Xi Yue, after you arrive at Green River Marketplace, help me see if there¡¯s a Second Rank Pill Furnace available, and take a look at these Spiritual Materials as well¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng took out a materials list and said to Xiao Xiyue.


    Alchemy, wine brewing, puppet crafting¡ªthese three skills he planned to employ altogether, to craft several Second Rank Puppets for the home.


    Thus, he had many materials to purchase.


    Since Xiao Xiyue was available, he let her take the opportunity to make the purchases for him in Green River Marketplace.


    ¡°This many?¡±


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    Xiao Xiyue looked at the list, surprised by the variety of Spiritual Medicines and Spiritual Materials needed.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to spend time gathering them; if they¡¯re available, buy them; if not, then let it be.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said, taking out Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag to give to Xiao Xiyue.


    He also took out a stack of Talismans for Xiao Xiyue, so if she ran out of Spirit Stones, she could sell the Talismans for more.


    ¡°Changsheng, do you still consider becoming a Guest Elder for the Qingyun Sect?¡±


    ¡°With your current skill in Talisman Making, you¡¯re already qualified to be a Talisman Path Guest Elder for the Qingyun Sect.¡±


    ¡°Becoming a Guest Elder for the Qingyun Sect would bring many benefits and conveniences, both personally and for the family.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said these while looking at the Talismans in her hand.


    ¡°Guest Elder for the Qingyun Sect¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused lightly when he heard this, his face showing a moment of contemplation.


    He didn¡¯t mind taking on the role of a Guest Elder for the Qingyun Sect.


    After all, it¡¯s good to lean on a strong tree for support.


    Having the title of Qingyun Sect Guest Elder indeed came with many advantages and conveniences.


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk about this in a few years. There¡¯s a lot to take care of at Bi Lake Mountain right now; once things settle down, I¡¯ll consider it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said after a moment¡¯s deliberation.


    Being a Guest Elder for the Qingyun Sect would unavoidably bring certain obligations.


    But as the family¡¯s situation was not yet stable, he didn¡¯t want to trouble himself for some convenience.


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nodded with a smile.


    She wasn¡¯t trying to get Lu Changsheng to join the Qingyun Sect or anything.


    She simply thought that it would be beneficial for both him and the family if Lu Changsheng became a Guest Elder.


    ¡°Xi Yue, stay for a night before you go¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue in front of him, took her delicate hand gently, and holding her in his embrace, said warmly.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed.


    Renovations and modifications of the Great Formation at Bi Lake Mountain had begun.


    Apart from Mo Shouren and his two disciples, Lu Yuanding had also hired three more Array Masters to assist Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng entrusted the Family Great Formation matters entirely to Ling Zixiao.


    Apart from making Talismans, daily cultivation, and fusing his Life-bound Treasured Bone, he taught his children and concubines. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Or he would inspect the Spiritual Medicine valley, fish farms, and spiritual fields when he had nothing else to do.


    That day, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a surge of qi flow towards him.


    He knew another one of his children had completed Qi Refinement initiation.


    But after waiting for most of the day, he didn¡¯t receive the good news about which child it was.


    ¡°Could it be?¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt a stir in his Mental Spirit, and a system window appeared before him.


    [Name: Lu Qingshan]


    [Lifespan: 11/99]


    [Talent: Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, Gengjin Body Constitution (Middle Grade Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation Level: Qi Refinement Level 1]


    [Talent: Sword Dao Compatibility (49%)]


    ¡°Qingshan has completed Qi Refinement initiation?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son Lu Qingshan¡¯s panel, feeling both surprised and delighted.


    Cultivators generally start their practice at the age of twelve.


    However, due to different innate talents and foundations, there could be some fluctuations.


    Lu Qingshan was not yet twelve years old when he completed Qi Refinement initiation, indicating his excellent talent and comprehension.


    After all, a Nascent Soul Immortal would not accept him as a disciple if the cultivation techniques to be comprehended were simple.


    ¡°I wonder how Qingshan is doing in Jinyang Sect.¡±


    ¡°Now that he has completed Qi Refinement initiation, his master must be giving him considerable attention.¡±


    Thinking about his mischievous son, Lu Changsheng felt a heaviness in his heart. He took a deep breath and let it out slowly.


    He didn¡¯t know when he would be able to visit his children at the Jinyang Sect.


    ¡­


    Yue Country, Jinyang Sect.


    Tian Yuan Peak.


    Lu Qingshan, in a luxurious robe interwoven with gold and white, walked out of the palace with joy on his face.


    Seeing Lu Qingzhu inside the hall reading a book, he quickly stepped forward to lift his sister, saying happily, ¡°Little Zhu¡¯er, I¡¯ve already completed Qi Refinement initiation!¡± ???????????¨º?


    ¡°Brother, you¡¯re amazing!¡±


    Lu Qingzhu immediately showed a smile upon hearing this.


    ¡°Of course,¡± Lu Qingshan said proudly, rubbing his sister¡¯s little head, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with my talent, just give me about ten years to break through to Foundation Establishment and become a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, and then we can go home to visit Mother!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, by then, Mother, Grandfather, and Father will be shocked when they find out I¡¯ve become a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!¡±


    Lu Qingshan grinned, imagining the day when he would return home as a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.


    Previously, he thought that the Jinyang Sect would be similar to the Qingyun Sect.


    If he missed home, he might still be able to visit.


    However, after arriving at the Jinyang Sect, he learned that he and his sister had come to another country.


    The journey from here back home was very far, and they had to wait until he became a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to make the trip.


    This caused Lu Qingzhu to feel sad for a long time.

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    And so, bringing his sister home became one of his motivations to diligently cultivate.¡°Mm-hmm, brother, go for it!¡±


    Lu Qingzhu clenched her little fists and nodded vigorously.


    ¡°Xiaozhu, what do you want to eat today? I¡¯ll go get food from the dining hall.¡±


    Lu Qingshan put down his sister and called out.


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    The entire Tianyuan Peak was very quiet, home to only the Tianyuan True Immortal.


    But the Tianyuan True Immortal was usually very erratic, either in closed-door cultivation or out on affairs, rarely showing himself.


    Therefore, the siblings usually had to go to Jinyang Sect¡¯s Inner Sect dining hall for meals.


    ¡°Um, brother, whatever you choose is fine.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu said this with an obedient face.


    ¡°Alright, wait at home for me.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Qingshan nodded, then ran out of the great hall and yelled towards the distance, ¡°Crane Fairy! Crane Fairy!¡±


    Soon after, a majestic and handsome crane, standing a full ten feet tall with bright, fiery-red feathers, swooped down from the mountain behind, stirring up a strong gust of wind, and said to Lu Qingshan, ¡°Boy, what do you need?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s time for a meal, take me to the dining hall.¡±


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    Lu Qingshan said to the crane in front of him with a playful smile.


    ¡°You¡¯re such a bother, kid, needing to eat every day, making this fairy accompany you on a trip each time.¡±


    The Crane Fairy complained but still slightly bent down to let Lu Qingshan climb onto its back.


    ¡°Can¡¯t help it, I¡¯m growing right now, but once I can fly with tools by myself, I won¡¯t need to trouble you anymore.¡±


    ¡°But rest assured, you won¡¯t miss out on your Eight Treasure Chicken, Roasted Goose, and Steamed Bear Paws¡­¡±


    Lu Qingshan said as much.


    ¡°Enough, enough, stop talking, get on, this fairy is about to take flight!¡±


    The Crane Fairy, hearing Lu Qingshan¡¯s words, couldn¡¯t help but drool, which dribbled down to the ground, exuding bursts of fragrance.


    Lu Qingshan, well-prepared for this, immediately picked up a wooden bucket next to him to collect the crane¡¯s drool.


    ¡°You brat, tricking me for my fairy drool again, are you going or not!¡±


    The Crane Fairy, seeing Lu Qingshan¡¯s actions, grumbled unhappily.


    ¡°Going, going, going, your crane drool is precious and shouldn¡¯t be wasted, whether for watering spiritual medicines or for medicinal baths, it¡¯s beneficial.¡± ??¦­?????¨§£Ó


    ¡°When I achieve a breakthrough soon and can fly with tools, you¡¯ll be spared the trouble.¡±


    Lu Qingshan chuckled, then climbed onto the crane¡¯s back, grasping its feathers tightly with both hands, looking around at the scenery as they flew towards the main peak of Jinyang Sect¡¯s Inner Sect.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, more than half a month went by.


    That day, a child was born to one of Lu Changsheng¡¯s concubines, Zheng Yongwan.


    The child possessed a Spiritual Root, a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, which put Lu Changsheng in a very good mood.


    These days, with eugenics, the spiritual root talents of his children were gradually improving.


    During this time, Zheng Yongwan brought up the matters of Wugong Ridge Zheng Family to Lu Changsheng.


    She indicated that her family was currently in contact with the ¡®Beast Taming Xu Family¡¯, getting ready to become a subsidiary to the Xu Family.


    ¡°The Beast Taming Xu Family!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised upon hearing this name.


    The Beast Taming Xu Family was one of the three great cultivation families of Jiang Country.


    A family with a Core Formation elder as its pillar!


    It could be said to be the number one cultivation family in the Qingyun Region!


    Having heard of the renown of the Beast Taming Xu Family in the Qingyun Market before, Lu Changsheng knew they fostered a unit of Water Serpent Dao Soldiers and Fire Raven Dao Soldiers, with a profound family heritage.


    Now Zheng Yongwan was saying that the Zheng Family was preparing to become a subsidiary to the Xu Family.


    It wasn¡¯t that he thought differently, but in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, a family like the Zheng Family, even if offering to become a subsidiary, the Xu Family might not necessarily be interested.


    ¡°It¡¯s just one of the Xu Family¡¯s branches, the Yu Mountain Xu Family, with two Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators in their family,¡± Zheng Yongwan stated.


    ¡°I see.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this, feeling that this made more sense.


    However, in his view, the old patriarch of the Zheng Family was still making a hasty decision out of desperation.


    He estimated that, just like his own family had done before, by choosing to become a subsidiary or marrying off a daughter, they were only seeking to preserve the family¡¯s ancestral business.


    But if the Xu Family was willing to take you in as a subsidiary, they must have some motive, right?


    It¡¯s not likely they would protect you for nothing, just for a small fraction of the profit.


    ¡°Sigh, the old patriarch of the Zheng Family is truly desperate. He even gave up one and a half percent of the Red Leaf Valley Market¡¯s benefits, divided it between our three families, leaving only half a percent for Wugong Ridge.¡±


    ¡°`


    ¡°Our three families have already promised to take care of Wugong Ridge for him, but now they are reaching out to the Beast Taming Xu Family¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed softly.


    Initially, when the four families divided the Red Leaf Valley Market, Qingzhu Mountain took forty percent, Hundred Birds Lake and the Yu Family, and the Zheng Family each took twenty percent.


    Latterly, because the Yu Yuanshan of the Red Leaf Valley Market had always presided over it, Qingzhu Mountain ceded ten percent to the Yu Family.


    Previously, at the founding ceremony of the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, the patriarch of the Zheng Family knew they couldn¡¯t hold on to this benefit, so they proactively offered up one point five percent to be divided between the three families.


    It was in hopes that the three families would lend the Zheng Family a helping hand in the future.


    Faced with this, the three families all nodded in agreement, indicating that they would help within their capabilities.


    Now that the Zheng Family had become a vassal to the Beast Taming Xu Family, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but worry if the Yu Family would truly take the Zheng Family as a vassal, would it affect his own side.


    ¡°The patriarch of the Zheng Family knows that if a family power wants to annex the Zheng Family, the three of us really can¡¯t help much.¡±


    ¡°So he¡¯s trying to find as many allies as possible, at the very least the Beast Taming Xu Family, who hail from the Beast Taming Xu Family, won¡¯t be too brutal and value saving face.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, not wanting to dwell on it, and decided to inform Ling Zixiao of this news, to see what she thought about it.


    At the same time, he sent a message to Qingzhu Mountain, Hundred Birds Lake, to tell Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang about it.


    After all, Zheng Yongwan was telling him this maybe as an advance warning, to spare him the shock when he eventually found out.


    Ten days later, Xiao Xiyue arrived at Blue Lake Mountain.


    She needed to keep her tracks and identity hidden on this trip.


    So Lu Changsheng directly arranged for Xiao Xiyue to stay at Changsheng Hall.


    Nowadays, Lu Miaoge was often in charge at Qingzhu Mountain, leaving Changsheng Hall very vacant, with only Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao remaining.


    And often, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t even spend the nights at Changsheng Hall.


    Xiao Xiyue brought back a second-grade superior Alchemy Furnace for Lu Changsheng on this trip.


    Once the fire veins in the Bi Yun Peak Alchemy Room were nurtured and they had the Earth Vein Fire, he could start alchemy.


    As for the materials for wine brewing and puppetry, Xiao Xiyue also purchased quite a lot.


    But in both of these aspects, Lu Changsheng was not in a hurry to use them.


    For wine brewing, a regular first-grade wine could be produced with a brewing workshop and a cellar.


    However, for second-grade Spiritual Wine, not only are the materials scarce, the process is also complex.


    Different wines even require different cellars, which is quite troublesome, and cannot be built in a short period of time.


    As for puppets, they take too much time to make.


    The materials Xiao Xiyue has purchased so far are enough for him to make three second-grade puppets.


    But given his current situation, who knows how long it will take to craft these three second-grade puppets.


    The second-grade puppet he gave to Lu Miaohuan before was destroyed, and he hasn¡¯t even repaired it yet.


    So he¡¯s planning to take it slow. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡­


    In a branch of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    In a basin valley, many dark coffins were buried, surrounded by the corpses of numerous demon beasts, with blood making the whole valley appear somewhat gloomy and terrifying.


    ¡°Hmm? Wuxu is dead, what happened?¡±


    At that moment, within a deep bronze coffin in the valley, a man dressed in black brocade robes, with a slightly stiff visage, sat up, his voice indifferent and commanding.


    ¡°Ancestor, Wuxu met with calamity at the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family¡­¡±


    In front of the coffin, a young man in his late twenties reported respectfully.


    ¡°I had previously warned them to be cautious, to focus on plundering, without being too conspicuous.¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s face darkened with anger as he listened to these words.


    He continued, ¡°Now that Wuxu is dead, Qingyun Sect will surely be investigating our family. Pass down my order; no one is to leave the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range. Convey my commands for Wushang and the rest to be more cautious and careful in Yue Country.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Ancestor.¡±


    The young man¡¯s expression showed traces of resentment upon hearing his ancestor¡¯s words.


    Xiahou Wuxu was the only other Foundation Establishment Late Stage ancestor in their Xiahou Family aside from Xiahou Wuwo.


    Now that they were wanted by Qingyun Sect and Jiang Country, like rats in the gutter, they could only hide in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    Yet a mere Foundation Establishment Family like Blue Lake Mountain could kill their ancestor, and Xiahou Wuwo showed no response, which was extremely frustrating for him.


    Xiahou Wuwo, of course, noticed the discontent in his kin¡¯s eyes.


    But he knew that if he went to trouble Blue Lake Mountain now, it would be extremely dangerous.


    Even if he destroyed Blue Lake Mountain to avenge his brother, it was highly likely that he would perish as well.


    ¡°Now that Wuxu is dead, the family¡¯s expenses can only rely on hunting demon beasts, but most of these beasts are used for corpse cultivation, part of the necromancy grounds. This is hardly a sustainable plan¡­¡±


    ¡°Ancestor! To avenge our family¡¯s grudge and with my life on the line, I feel no fear, but to manage the household in this manner is truly¡­¡±


    After the young man left, Xiahou Wuwo clenched his fists, his face twisted ferociously, his eyes glinting blood-red as he murmured to himself.


    It¡¯s unclear how much time had passed, but he held a Jade Slip in a daze, determination emerging in his blood-red eyes.


    ¡°`

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    Within Changsheng Hall, a warm fragrance filled the air.On the white jade bed, Lu Changsheng embraced Ling Zixiao¡¯s plump and soft waist.


    The soft and silky body was blushing beneath the white, dotted with delicate beads of sweat, giving the skin a tempting luster.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, you¡¯ve worked hard these days,¡±


    Lu Changsheng lay down on his side and gently stroked Ling Zixiao¡¯s snow-white skin, speaking softly.


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    In recent days, Ling Zixiao was not only concerned with the Family¡¯s Great Formation but also had to teach the children about formations.


    And on the family affairs side, Lu Miaoyun would often consult her, keeping her extremely busy.


    Her beautiful hair was disheveled, dampened by scented sweat, sticking to her charmingly flushed cheeks, a pair of Qiushui bright eyes brimming with a seductive charm as she spoke in a soft voice, ¡°It¡¯s not so hard, I usually have nothing else to do.¡±


    ¡°But you, Changsheng, are busy all day and still take the time to heal my injuries, even at the expense of your own cultivation¡­,¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s voice trembled slightly as she spoke.


    ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal,¡±


    ¡°In two years, once the children at home can stand on their own, I can focus on cultivation,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said softly, his palm full and overbrimming.


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    Before establishing the family, he thought he was well-prepared.


    But now that the family has just been established, even with Bi Lake Mountain as its base, he felt it was quite troublesome.


    If not for people like Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoyun, and the support of Qingzhu Mountain, he would never have coped alone.


    ¡°Hmm, as long as you have a plan, go and spend time with Xiao Dao friend,¡±


    Ling Zixiao propped up her delicate body slightly, speaking softly to Lu Changsheng.


    After Xiao Xiyue moved into Changsheng Hall, she clearly understood the relationship between the two.


    Nevertheless, she still found it hard to imagine how Lu Changsheng had touched the heart of Xiao Xiyue, a Fairy of the Moon Palace.


    After all, she had heard a bit about this Xi Yue Fairy these days.


    A high disciple of a Nascent Soul Immortal from the Qingyun Sect, famously cold and sanctified.


    Yet this lofty fairy not only had a deep relationship with Lu Changsheng but also bore him a daughter.


    While she was curious, she even wanted to see what Xi Yue Fairy looked like when she dual cultivated with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°I just want to be with you today,¡±


    Lu Changsheng whispered in her ear.


    Suddenly, the two inverted their positions and began to indulge in intimate caresses.


    Afterward, they gradually fell asleep. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Just at this moment, a system prompt sounded in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    [Congratulations to the host for the birth of 10 offspring, earning one chance at the lucky draw]


    ¡°Ten? Could it be that my grandchildren are going to be like me, starting with ten, then twenty, thirty, fifty¡­¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, doesn¡¯t it mean that every so often I could get a lucky draw?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing the system prompt, showed a hint of surprise in his eyes.


    Since he agreed a year and a half ago, children from the mortal Lu Family began to marry and start families.


    Now, after more than a year, the third generation of the Lu Family was being born one after another.


    At this rate, it wouldn¡¯t take many years for the third generation of the Lu Family to reach twenty, thirty, or even a hundred¡­


    If every few dozens of offspring brought ¡®Child Money¡¯ system gifts, this efficiency was far better than when he worked alone.


    Looking at Ling Zixiao in his arms, her complexion pale and beautiful from overexertion, who had entered into sleep with even breathing, Lu Changsheng silently thought, ¡°System draw.¡± ??????????


    Instantly, the system drawing wheel appeared.


    Accompanied by a golden light, it began to spin.


    Soon after, the golden light stopped in the ¡®other¡¯ category.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for acquiring the Corpse Charm: Endless Guileful Head!]


    [The reward has been issued to System Space, the host may check it at any time]


    An image of a hideous face with unkempt hair appeared, along with the system prompt.


    ¡°Corpse Charm? Endless Guileful Head?¡±


    ¡°What is this all about?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was puzzled after seeing the reward from the draw.


    He was aware of Corpse Charms, a general term for practicing zombies.


    Like Xiahou Monie¡¯s yin zombie he encountered before, it could also be called a Corpse Charm.


    But he had never heard of a Corpse Charm that consisted of solely a head.


    His Mental Spirit stirred slightly, and he looked to the System Space.


    [Corpse Charm: Endless Guileful Head]


    [Rank: Third Rank]


    [Description: One of the Corpse Deception Sect¡¯s sacred Corpse Charms, crafted from a Nascent Soul Cultivator turned into a living dead. Through various secret techniques, when invaded by Heart Demons, the Heart Demon, True Elixir, Mana, and Divine Skills all fuse into the corpse¡¯s head, creating an unpredictable array of Divine Skills that fear neither sunlight nor thunderbolts]


    ¡°A Corpse Charm made from a Nascent Soul Immortal!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was astounded as he read the description.


    As far as he knew, most zombies fall under the category of cold beings, fearing sunlight and thunderbolt techniques.


    Yet this Endless Guileful Head was truly peculiar, not just a disembodied head but also fearless of sunlight and thunderbolts.


    ¡°Practicing zombies mostly belongs to the Demon Path, and this Endless Guileful Head seems to be a particularly sinister existence even among them,¡±


    ¡°If I were to use this thing in public, I would probably be mistaken for a Demon Cultivator.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, as far as I am aware, the more powerful and sinister a Corpse Charm, the more likely it is to backfire on its master.¡±


    ¡°However, since it¡¯s a product of the system, I suppose this Endless Guileful Head must have some sort of master recognition effect, and wouldn¡¯t turn on its master, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Endless Guileful Head in the System Space, pondering.


    Based on the system¡¯s description, he guessed that the Endless Guileful Head was no trivial matter.


    Aside from possessing the combat power of Nascent Soul, its skills and Divine Skills likely also posed a significant threat to Nascent Soul Immortals.


    But the more powerful an object, the more strength required to control and master it.


    ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s just keep this thing in the System Space for now and take it out when it¡¯s needed,¡±


    Although Lu Changsheng was curious about the combat power and Divine Skills of this ¡®Endless Guileful Head.¡¯

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    ¡°`But in his eyes, this thing was currently inconvenient to take out.


    After all, such objects could only be used when he faced danger, and only if it wouldn¡¯t expose the situation.


    If used under normal circumstances, it would definitely bring trouble to himself.


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    Time flew by swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, three months had passed.


    During these months, all five of Lu Changsheng¡¯s pregnant concubines had given birth to their children.


    Among the five children, two possessed a Spiritual Root, bringing the total number of Lu Changsheng¡¯s offspring with Spiritual Roots to forty-three.


    Once all forty-three children reached adulthood and became cultivators, the number of cultivators in the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family would match that of a normal cultivation family.


    However, seeing the birth of these five children, Lu Changsheng became increasingly puzzled about Nangong Mili¡¯s situation.


    His concubines, who became pregnant more than a year later than Nangong Mili, had already given birth.


    Why was there still no reaction from her womb?


    Calculating the time, it had been over two years.


    Even for a Nascent Soul Immortal to be pregnant, it could not possibly last this long, right?


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    Could it be that she needed to be pregnant for three years and give birth to a Nezha?


    If not for knowing that the system could not err, Lu Changsheng would have suspected there was a problem with the system.


    It was because of this that Lu Changsheng¡¯s anticipation and curiosity towards the child in Nangong Mili¡¯s womb grew even more.


    Not long ago, Lu Changsheng¡¯s concubine Xia Zhizue had taken a High Grade Breakthrough Elixir and successfully broke through to the Seventh Level Energy Refinement. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Thinking of Xia Zhizue¡¯s Spirit Nurturing Physique, Lu Changsheng naturally took extra care of her, hoping that her second child would bring him a pleasant surprise.


    Perhaps because he was now a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and Xia Zhizue¡¯s Spirit Nurturing Physique made it relatively difficult to conceive, she had not yet become pregnant again.


    However, when it came to difficulty in getting pregnant, Bai Ling was even more challenging.


    This young girl had been taken as a concubine during the wedding at Bi Lake Mountain.


    In the past six months, Lu Changsheng had not stinted on his affection for this young girl.


    Yet, even after six months had passed and the Five Aggregates Proliferation Method had been used, Bai Ling¡¯s belly still showed no signs of pregnancy.


    Lu Changsheng suspected that it might be due to Bai Ling¡¯s bloodline.


    He and Ling Zixiao had both checked Bai Ling¡¯s condition in the past.


    There was a high probability that a bloodline reversal or mutation had occurred, making her half-demon, of the Demon Race.


    Under such circumstances, the probability of the two conceiving offspring was quite low.


    Lu Changsheng did not care much about this, intending to let nature take its course, to have a child if possible, and if not, then so be it.


    Given Bai Ling¡¯s current talent, she had hopes of reaching Foundation Establishment, even Core Formation, in the future.


    Though her personality was seriously socially anxious and timid, she would become a significant battle power for his family in the future.


    ¡°Dad, the Golden Armor Spirit Beans on your golden beanstalk have fallen off!¡±


    One day, Lu Ping¡¯an brought Lu Changsheng some good news.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately stepped out of Changsheng Hall and went deep into the herbal garden at Lingcui Cliff.


    ¡°Dad, when I was patrolling just now, I saw that all eight spirit beans had fallen off.¡±


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng arrive, Lu Ping¡¯an immediately came forward and handed him the eight thumb-sized Golden Armor Spirit Beans.


    ¡°Very good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng played with the eight Golden Armor Spirit Beans in his hands, his face showing joy.


    After so many years, he finally saw the spirit beans mature.


    ¡°Decree!¡±


    He formed a hand seal and channeled his mana into one of the spirit beans.


    Instantly, the spirit bean rose into the air and transformed into a tall figure clad in golden armor, a warrior.


    However, this Golden Armor Warrior, compared to those transformed by the Golden Armor Bean Mother, was significantly weaker in stature and presence.


    ¡°Hit me with all your strength in a punch.¡±


    Lu Changsheng instructed the Golden Armor Warrior in front of him.


    This Golden Armor Warrior¡¯s battle power was quite straightforward, suited for close combat as a tank, and did not possess any techniques.


    ¡°Boom¡ª¡±


    Upon receiving the command, the Golden Armor Warrior immediately raised its hand and threw a punch at Lu Changsheng.


    The wind from the punch whistled, reaching him in an instant.


    Facing the punch, Lu Changsheng did not blink, maintaining a calm demeanor as he lifted his hand and effortlessly caught the fist.


    ¡°Strength is at late stage Body Refinement level, and the hardness barely reaches the level of a superior-grade magic artifact.¡±


    Lu Changsheng released the fist and mused inwardly, getting a rough estimate of this Golden Armor Warrior¡¯s strength.


    But in his opinion, the greatest function of a Golden Armor Warrior was not for combat.


    It was their ability to understand simple commands and instructions, making them suitable for labor.


    With these eight Golden Armor Warriors, crafting a Second Rank Puppet would be much simpler; many components would not need to be crafted by himself.


    ¡°What about you, want to have a try?¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw his son Lu Ping¡¯an eyeing the Golden Armor Warrior with evident interest and asked with a smile.


    ¡°Dad, this golden-armored man seems different from the one used by Aunt Yun before, not as powerful.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an commented.


    He had also witnessed the might of the Golden Armor Bean Mother on the day Xiahou Monie had arrived.


    He could clearly feel that although this warrior looked similar, its aura was significantly weaker.


    ¡°Yes, the Golden Armor Warrior you saw was transformed by the Bean Mother.¡±


    ¡°This Golden Armor Warrior is merely transformed from a spirit bean produced by the Bean Mother, equivalent to a late stage Body Refinement cultivator.¡± ????????????????


    ¡°If you are interested, you can spar with it and see for yourself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    Although his son Lu Ping¡¯an had only the strength of the Third Level Energy Refinement, he possessed the martial prowess of an Innate Great Grandmaster.


    ¡°Late-stage Body Refinement? Great!¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an immediately nodded, raring to go as he waved at the Golden Armor Warrior: ¡°Come on!¡±


    ¡°You silly thing, don¡¯t you see where this is?¡±


    ¡°This is the herbal garden. What if you damage the spiritual medicines?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing his son behaving this way, gave him a smack on the head, chiding him.


    Subsequently, he walked out of the herbal garden with Lu Ping¡¯an to an open field, signifying for the Golden Armor Warrior to attack Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    The Golden Armor Warrior burst toward Lu Ping¡¯an like a cannonball.

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    ¡°Well done!¡±Upon seeing this, Lu Ping¡¯an stepped forward, his fist surging with blood and vigor as he threw a punch.


    ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡±


    As they collided, Lu Ping¡¯an was forced to step back repeatedly, leaving deep footprints with each step.


    But he was undaunted, excitement shining in his eyes. He pushed off with his foot, leaped into the air, and continued to throw punches at the Golden Armor Warrior.


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    His punches were ferocious, one after another, with the sound of wind howling and accompanied by the echoes of thunderous roars like those of tigers and leopards.


    The Golden Armor Warrior faced Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s onslaught without dodging or evading, employing a rigid style of fighting that exchanged blow for blow.


    Even though it was stronger than Lu Ping¡¯an in both body and strength, it couldn¡¯t gain any advantage.


    ¡°Secret technique¡ªPrimordial Chaos Extreme!¡±


    At that moment, true qi surged within Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s body, his muscles bulging as his fists struck out like dragons emerging from the abyss, bombarding the Golden Armor Warrior and forcing it to retreat step by step.


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    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile as he watched the scene unfold.


    Honestly, he truly didn¡¯t know the extent of his own son¡¯s strength.


    While the Golden Armor Warrior¡¯s fighting style was somewhat stiff and rigid,


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    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s combat awareness and technique were indeed on point.


    ¡°Chik¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng channeled mana into the remaining seven Golden Armor Spirit Beans in his hand, causing them to join the battle.


    ¡°Dad, what are you doing!¡±


    Just as Lu Ping¡¯an was getting into the spirit of the fight, he saw this and immediately changed expression, shouting out loud.


    He was able to suppress the Golden Armor Warrior in front of him purely through technique.


    But with a single pair of fists, how could he deal with seven at once? If all seven joined the fight, he would be done for today.


    ¡°I¡¯m just adding a bit of difficulty for you,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a laugh and, after thinking it over, only allowed two Golden Armor Warriors to join the fight while the remaining five watched from the sidelines.


    Suddenly, three Golden Armor Warriors attacked Lu Ping¡¯an in unison.


    Facing such a siege, Lu Ping¡¯an soon became overwhelmed and started to struggle.


    After all, the combat method of the Golden Armor Warriors bore an aspect of exchanging injury for injury, one force subduing ten meetings.


    With three acting together¡ªeven with superior martial skills¡ªit was hard to cope.


    ¡°Stop.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng immediately ordered the Golden Armor Warriors to halt.


    He took out a Rejuvenation Insignia from his Storage Bag and applied it to Lu Ping¡¯an, dissipating his bruising and fist injuries, while praising, ¡°Not bad.¡± ?§Ñ????£Ï?¨º?


    ¡°Ping¡¯an, you have good talent in martial body refinement,¡±


    ¡°Once you break through the middle stage of Qi Refinement, your father will teach you Body Refining Techniques, and then you can practice Magical Dual Cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said this.


    ¡°Body Refining Techniques? Dad, doesn¡¯t the Purple True Solar Scripture I¡¯m cultivating count as a Body Refining Technique?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an asked with some surprise upon hearing this.


    ¡°Heh, that¡¯s hardly a Body Refining Technique.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll understand once you break through the middle stage of Qi Refinement.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled softly, planning to teach Lu Ping¡¯an the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art once he broke through the middle stage of Qi Refinement.


    Having said that, he recollected all the Golden Armor Warriors, transforming them back into Golden Armor Spirit Beans.


    Seeing his son Lu Ping¡¯an looking enviously at the spirit beans in his hand, Lu Changsheng smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯ll give you a few from the second batch. Don¡¯t worry about it for now.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Father!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an scratched his head and revealed a simple, honest smile.


    ¡°Keep an eye on that Golden Armor Bean Mother, and let me know if anything happens.¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted Lu Ping¡¯an on the shoulder, then transformed into an Escape Light and returned to Changsheng Hall.


    Upon arriving at the hall, he immediately went to a side hall to study the forging of Golden Armor Warrior puppets.


    Through his Divine Sense, he conveyed his requirements to the eight Golden Armor Warriors, instructing them to start work.


    ¡°Clang, clang, clang¡ª¡ª¡±


    In no time, the eight Golden Armor Warriors got to work.


    ¡°The process of puppet crafting is roughly divided into six steps: refining, smelting, molding, assembling, Fusion Formation, and inscription.¡±


    ¡°The Golden Armor Warriors can perform refining, molding, assembling, and inscription.¡±


    ¡°However, refining consumes a significant amount of energy for the Golden Armor Warriors. It¡¯s feared that after refining the material for a single component, the energy of a Golden Armor Warrior will be nearly depleted.¡±


    ¡°And having Golden Armor Warriors perform molding and assembling seems somewhat wasteful.¡±


    ¡°So, the most suitable task for the Golden Armor Warriors turns out to be the high-difficulty job of inscription.¡±


    ¡°As long as I convey the necessary inscription steps through my Divine Sense, the Golden Armor Warriors can replicate them precisely as per my instructions.¡±


    After half a day, Lu Changsheng had a rough understanding of the puppet forging capabilities of the Golden Armor Warriors.


    Previously, he thought of using the Golden Armor Warriors for the most basic manual labor.


    Now, he realized they could be treated like CNC robots, capable of handling the most delicate and core components.


    ¡°With this, I can make some adjustments to my Puppet Factory idea.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused.


    Right afterward, he went to the Puppet Workshop at the foot of Bi Yun Peak.


    The workshop was still in its early stages, staffed only by Lu Xianzhi, eight cultivators, and more than a dozen mortals.


    Under Lu Xianzhi¡¯s direction, they began working on Lu Changsheng¡¯s concept of a Puppet Factory assembly line, jointly crafting puppets.


    ¡°Greetings, Mountain Master!¡±


    ¡°Father!¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng arrive, everyone respectfully greeted him.


    ¡°Xianzhi, come over here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng called out to his son, Lu Xianzhi.


    ¡°Yes, Father.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Xianzhi immediately followed Lu Changsheng into a side hall.


    ¡°Xianzhi, do you have any unfinished puppets that haven¡¯t been inscribed yet?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired.


    ¡°I do. Please wait a moment, Father,¡±


    Lu Xianzhi responded, promptly bringing over a beast-shaped puppet.


    This was just an ordinary First Grade low-quality puppet.


    Used by cultivators for carrying things around, or for keeping watch, cannon fodder at most¡ªthere wasn¡¯t much of a market for them, and they didn¡¯t make much money. They were purely practice material.

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    Lu Changsheng took out a spiritual bean, infused it with mana, and turned it into a Golden Armor Warrior. He conveyed the inscription with his divine sense and handed over the Spiritual Pattern Carving Knife to it.Instantly, the Golden Armor Warrior took the Spiritual Pattern Carving Knife and went forward to inscribe on the beast-shaped puppet.


    ¡°This!?¡±


    Lu Xianzhi immediately showed a look of surprise in his eyes upon seeing this scene.


    ¡°This Golden Armor Warrior can follow commands and do some simple tasks,¡±


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    ¡°such as refining materials, forging parts, and inscribing formations.¡±


    ¡°Xianzhi, I want you to mainly study puppet assembly and spiritual patterns in your daily research. You can now omit the inscription part and focus on the big picture, carrying out Fusion Formation.¡±


    ¡°For the spiritual patterns, you can directly assign them to the Golden Armor Warrior to do.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    His idea for the Puppet Factory was to design the puppets himself, providing blueprints and steps.


    The apprentices and workers of the factory would carry out the refining, molding, and assembly, and then his own family would handle the Fusion Formation and inscription. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But now, with the Golden Armor Warrior, in his view, he could entirely delegate the highly challenging task of inscribing to the Golden Armor Warrior.


    ¡°Yes, Father!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Xianzhi looked at the Golden Armor Puppet and nodded in agreement.


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    ¡°You keep this Golden Armor Warrior. This is how to use the Golden Armor Spirit Bean. You can control it to inscribe spiritual patterns in your everyday work.¡±


    ¡°Notify me when you can build avian puppets.¡±


    ¡°If this Golden Armor Warrior runs out of energy, go find your older brother and let him plant the spiritual bean at Lingcui Cliff for a few days.¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained to Lu Xianzhi how to use the Golden Armor Spirit Bean and spoke out loud.


    He gave his son three blueprints of varying difficulty levels for them to practice and attempt to build.


    ¡°Yes, Father, your son will certainly not disappoint you.¡±


    Lu Xianzhi¡¯s face showed excitement and he spoke earnestly.


    He never expected his own father would entrust him with such a valuable Golden Armor Warrior.


    When Xiahou Monie came before, he saw his family¡¯s Golden Armor Warrior suppress Xiahou Monie¡¯s zombie-like creatures, aware of the preciousness of such a Golden Armor Warrior.


    This also made him realize the great expectations his father had for the Puppet Factory.


    ¡°Okay, work hard and strive to make the Puppet Factory our family¡¯s first profitable industry,¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted his son¡¯s shoulder and said.


    Although the Puppet Factory was still in its integration phase, hardly making any money,


    as long as they could produce a steady output of First Grade Middle Grade puppets and efficiency improved, they were nearly at the point of making a profit. ??£Î??¨º????


    If they could steadily produce First Grade high-quality puppets, it would be considered a decent industry.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    Lu Xianzhi nodded firmly.


    He knew if he really could achieve what his father said, the family¡¯s puppets could form a profitable industrial chain.


    After finishing his instructions to Lu Xianzhi, Lu Changsheng returned to Changsheng Hall, letting the remaining seven Golden Armor Warriors continue working, forging parts for him.


    ¡­


    Two months later.


    Changsheng Hall, inside the closed-door cultivation chamber.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    The figure of Lu Changsheng was seated in a meditative posture, his blood and qi surging tumultuously within him like volcanic eruptions and roaring floods, echoing within the chamber, resonating with a clang that persisted for a long time.


    If it weren¡¯t for the special material of the chamber walls and the inscribed formations, the entire chamber might have collapsed from such resonant sound waves.


    ¡°Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, Sixth Level!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, his body looking as if it were cast from molten gold, dazzling and fierce, filling his whole being with a strong and oppressive vitality.


    He clenched his fists, his essence surging, blood qi gushing, and treasure light circulating, filled with a strong sense of power.


    ¡°Clang!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out a superior Magic Artifact from his Storage Bag and chopped down on his arm, leaving only a faint white mark.


    Then he pulled out a lower-grade Spiritual Artifact from the Storage Bag, chopping lightly and leaving a faint white mark before chopping down fiercely again.


    Seeing that it still only left a faint reddish mark, Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed a trace of satisfaction.


    ¡°Now I can withstand a Spiritual Artifact with my bare hands without trouble,¡± Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.


    He thought about how one day if a Foundation Establishment cultivator made a move on him, and a Spiritual Flying Sword came killing towards him, he could merely resist the Spiritual Artifact with his bare hands, an image simply too stylish.


    ¡°Now that the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art has broken through to the Sixth Level, my speed of refining the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi has also increased.¡±


    ¡°In at most one year, I will be able to refine this Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi into my Life-bound Treasured Bone.¡±


    Lu Changsheng placed his hand on his chest, his eyes bright and full of anticipation.


    Once the Life-bound Treasured Bone was formed, he would gain nine Innate Divine Abilities.


    By then, the situation with Ling Zixiao could be greatly alleviated.

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    Several days later, Lu Changsheng consolidated his breakthrough from the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art and walked out of Changsheng Hall feeling refreshed and clear-headed.Standing atop Bi Yun Peak, he gazed into the distance and saw vast ripples of green water.


    Many fishermen were fishing in Bi Shui Lake.


    In the Lingtian District, the mutton-fat jade-like Yumei rice shimmered and sparkled under the sunlight with its glossy color.


    One hundred and eighty mu of Bi Shui Rice was like budding green lotuses, gently swaying in the spiritual fields.


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    From afar, he could see Ling Zixiao and Master Mo busy with several Array Masters, still working on the Great Formation.


    Transforming into a streak of light, Lu Changsheng headed to his own Lingtian District to inspect it.


    ¡°Mountain Master!¡±


    ¡°Mountain Master!¡±


    ¡°Mountain Master!¡±


    In the Lingtian District¡¯s shed, a sallow-faced, emaciated middle-aged man in his thirties stepped forward with several old farmers to greet him.


    ¡°This Yumei rice looks like it¡¯s about ready to mature, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng examined the pearly white Yumei rice in the field and turned to the middle-aged man, asking aloud.


    ¡°Reporting to the Mountain Master, the Yumei rice needs to display faint patterns on the surface before it¡¯s fully ripe,¡±


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    ¡°There¡¯s about a month left before it¡¯s completely mature.¡±


    The yellow-faced middle-aged man, named Luo Jianghe, was a Spirit Plant farmer, appointed by Lu Miaoyun as the manager of the spiritual fields.


    ¡°Hmm, not bad.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, having inspected the Yumei rice a while longer, then he looked at the Bi Shui Rice and inquired, ¡°How much longer until the Bi Shui Rice matures?¡±


    He remembered that the cultivation information provided by the Yu Family stated that when the pouches bloomed like lotuses, the rice would be mature.


    ¡°Reporting to the Mountain Master, Bi Shui Rice matures once every two and a half years; there is about half a year left until its maturity,¡±


    Luo Jianghe replied.


    ¡°Take good care of them. When the harvest comes, you¡¯ll be rewarded as you deserve.¡±


    After inspecting the Lingtian District for a while, Lu Changsheng encouraged Luo Jianghe with a few words and then headed towards his own Talisman Workshop. §²¦Á¦­?¦Â¨§?


    After more than half a year of education, the theoretical school of Bi Lake Mountain was gradually moving from theory to practice.


    In addition to the Puppet Workshop managed by Lu Xianzhi, there was also a Talisman Workshop and a Wine Brewing Workshop.


    This Talisman Workshop was not necessarily about talisman masters creating talismans; the main activity was producing talisman paper and spiritual ink.


    ¡°Mountain Master!¡±


    ¡°Mountain Master!¡±


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng arrive, the working cultivators and laborers busy at the workshop greeted him respectfully.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded his head to signal them to continue.


    ¡°Husband, what brings you here?¡±


    Not far away, Qu Zhenzhen was instructing their daughter Lu Caizhen in the making of talisman paper. Seeing Lu Changsheng, she greeted him with a smile on her face.


    Having had some exposure to talisman paper making on Qingzhu Mountain, she often visited the talisman paper workshop to watch and help with producing talisman paper and spiritual ink.


    ¡°Hehe, I had some free time and thought I¡¯d come have a look,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Qu Zhenzhen, then immediately turned his attention to his daughter Lu Caizhen, who was making talisman paper. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The manufacturing of ordinary talisman paper was quite simple.


    In essence, it involved crushing spiritual materials and then boiling them, continuously purifying them with ¡®Purification Technique¡¯ to remove impurities, and finally casting ¡®Spirit Infusion Technique¡¯ on the semi-finished talisman paper to imbue it with spiritual patterns.


    The difficulty of this process lay in the proportioning of spiritual materials, the control of the boiling time, and proficiency in the Spirit Infusion Technique.


    As a Second Grade Talisman Master, Lu Changsheng was very clear about these methods, and he had even invited two experienced masters from Qingzhu Mountain to provide guidance.


    ¡°Caizhen, that¡¯s enough,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to his daughter, who was seriously focusing on the big pot and casting the Purification Technique, in a gentle voice.


    ¡°Daddy,¡±


    Lu Caizhen finally let out a long breath and wiped the sweat from her brow.


    She had been brought over by her mother and was not familiar with the process yet, feeling a bit nervous.


    ¡°How do you feel about it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked his daughter.


    ¡°It¡¯s a bit boring,¡±


    Lu Caizhen pouted.


    ¡°Hehe, being bored is a good sign, there¡¯s nothing fun about this kind of thing,¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed, hearing her response, then affectionately ruffled his daughter¡¯s hair and said warmly.


    ¡°But mother insisted on bringing me here, to find me something to do,¡±


    Lu Caizhen complained with a pout.


    ¡°Hehe, your mother just doesn¡¯t want you to be bored at home all the time,¡±


    ¡°In a while, once the spirit bees you wanted arrive, you can try raising them for fun,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    His daughter showed a 29% talent for Beast Taming.


    She was not interested in fish breeding but had expressed a desire to keep bees.


    In the Beast Taming heritage he had obtained from Meng Xiaochan, there were several methods for rearing spirit bees.


    Accordingly, Lu Changsheng indulged her desire and got the Ji Family to purchase various types of spirit bees for his daughter to enjoy rearing.


    ¡°Thank you, Daddy!¡±


    Lu Caizhen beamed at the news.


    ¡°Hmph, keep spoiling her,¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen remarked with a feigned huff upon seeing this.


    ¡°My Caizhen is so sensible, how could I not spoil her?¡±


    ¡°And my Zhenzhen is the same, as your husband, I¡¯ll fulfill your wishes as much as possible,¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently embraced Qu Zhenzhen.


    ¡°Eh~¡±


    Lu Caizhen, seeing her parents showing affection, displayed an expression of helplessness and disdain, and turned her attention back to her big pot.


    ¡°So many people around.¡±


    Even as an old married couple, Qu Zhenzhen still felt a bit shy expressing affection in public, and so she playfully hit Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled and walked around the Talisman Workshop, Wine Brewing Workshop, and Puppet Workshop with Qu Zhenzhen.


    Currently, all three workshops were in the adaptation and training phase, not making any money and even running at a loss.


    Only when the processes were smooth and started producing according to his plans could they begin to turn a profit.


    ¡°Husband, in a few days, it will be the day of the Spirit Root testing ceremony,¡±


    When Lu Changsheng and Qu Zhenzhen returned to the Lu Family Mansion, Lu Miaoyun greeted him and immediately brought up the topic.

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    Logically, the Lu Family only had three children to test for their Spiritual Roots this year, and there was no need for a big Spirit Testing Ceremony.


    But Blue Lake Mountain also had mortals left behind by the Yu Family from the past.


    Although many had moved away, there were still hundreds of households remaining.


    Most of these mortals were skilled, proficient in fishing and growing Spirit Rice.


    So, Lu Changsheng let them continue living on Blue Lake Mountain.


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    The children who had chosen to stay on Blue Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng also settled in this small town, letting them manage the town.


    Therefore, the Spirit Testing Ceremony was not only held for their own family¡¯s children but also for the people of Hushan Town.


    If any of these children had a Spiritual Root, then after growing up and being nurtured, they would also be people of his old Lu Family.


    ¡°Just hold it as usual,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said.


    Afterward, he talked with Lu Miaoyun about the family situation for a while.


    Currently, all the affairs of the family, the spiritual fields, Spiritual Medicine, fishery, and the three major workshops, had managers assigned to them.


    But these affairs still needed to be reported to Lu Miaoyun.


    ¡°Husband, the Talisman Workshop and Wine Brewing Workshop are expected to break even after a year and gradually start turning a profit,¡±


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    ¡°But the Puppet Workshop¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said to Lu Changsheng.


    She could understand the Talisman Workshop and Wine Brewing Workshop.


    After all, these two workshops had help from people from Qingzhu Mountain, and the investment was not too large, giving her some confidence.


    But the Puppet Workshop only had the Puppet inheritance and Lu Xianzhi, the Puppet Master, and the investment was substantial.


    Under these conditions, she was not very optimistic about achieving a quick profit.


    ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t worry about the Puppet Workshop, it is estimated that it will be able to make a profit next year,¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard the implications in Lu Miaoyun¡¯s words and responded accordingly.


    The simplest way to improve in any of the hundred arts of cultivation was to practice more.


    So, in order for the Puppet Workshop to quickly become efficient and skilled, he had already invested several thousand Spirit Stones.


    However, when it comes to making puppets, there is one advantage.


    That is, if there is any problem with the crafted parts and components, at most they can be remelted and recreated, with only a portion of the materials being lost, avoiding a complete waste and significant loss.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun heard this, nodded, and replied.


    She had great faith in what Lu Changsheng said, without the slightest doubt.


    After all, as a couple for so many years, Lu Changsheng¡¯s status in her heart was unquestionable.


    ¡­


    Four days later.


    Hushan Town.


    As this was the first Spirit Testing Ceremony of the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, Lu Changsheng the Mountain Master, as well as Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, and others all came to observe the ceremony. ??¦­?¦¢¨º?


    The task of presiding over the ceremony was handed over to his son, Lu Ping¡¯an.


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    Lu Ping¡¯an, looking at the name list in his hand, called out, feeling as if in a different world.


    He still vividly remembered the year he attended the Spirit Testing Ceremony at Qingzhu Mountain under the guidance of his father Lu Changsheng and mother Lu Lanshu.


    Now he had become the one presiding over the Spirit Testing Ceremony.


    The little girl who was called by name immediately went in front of the Spirit Testing Pillar, led by her mother Yu Yao, dropped a drop of blood, and then held the pillar.


    ¡°No Spiritual Root.¡±


    Seeing no reaction from the Spirit Testing Pillar, Lu Ping¡¯an sighed softly and said aloud.


    ¡°Mother.¡±


    The little girl saw no reaction from the Spirit Testing Pillar, and understanding the situation, a trace of sadness appeared on her face.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Qingsheng.¡±


    Yu Yao tried to smile despite the clear effort.


    Having given birth to six children, she had already gone through this several times.


    But seeing that her daughter had no Spiritual Root, she still felt somewhat downhearted.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched this scene and also sighed softly.


    He stepped forward to pick up the girl and comfort her.


    ¡°Lu Qingxuan.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an read the second name.


    Shao Yuyao promptly urged her son to come forward.


    The little boy walked to the Spirit Testing Pillar, dropped a drop of blood, and gripped the pillar.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡ª¡±


    Instantly, the Spirit Testing Pillar lit up with a faint red glow.


    And out of the ten segments of the pillar, six lit up.


    This indicated a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root!


    ¡°This is a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root!¡±


    Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, Lu Miaohuan, and others saw the Spirit Testing Pillar and their eyes revealed surprise, delight, and envy.


    You know, out of nine grades of Spiritual Roots, a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root is already considered a high-quality Spiritual Root.


    In a cultivation family, such talent belongs to the seeds of Foundation Establishment!


    As long as they practice well in the future, they have hope to establish their foundation!


    Currently, in the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, among the offspring of Lu Changsheng, no one has had such a high quality of Spiritual Root Talent before.


    The highest Spiritual Root was that of Lu Miaohuan¡¯s son, Lu Qingshan, with a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root.


    However, not only does Lu Qingshan possess a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, but he also has the legendary Spiritual Body, which makes his talent higher than Lu Qingxuan¡¯s.


    ¡°A Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, aligned with the fire element of the five elements!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, seeing this result and feeling somewhat envious, took a deep breath and said aloud.


    ¡°Very good, the first year of the Spirit Testing Ceremony for my Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family has revealed a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, this is a good omen!¡±


    Lu Changsheng stepped forward, patted the boy¡¯s head, showed a smile, and said loudly.


    Even though he already knew of his son¡¯s Spiritual Root, under these circumstances, he couldn¡¯t help but show happiness.


    ¡°Congratulations to my husband! Congratulations to Sister Yuyao.¡±


    ¡°Congratulations to the Mountain Master! Wishing the young master a long and prosperous path in the way of immortals!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations to the Mountain Master! Wishing the young master a long and prosperous path in the way of immortals!¡±


    The wives and villagers of Hushan Town who were observing the ceremony congratulated them one after another.

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    ¡°Mother.¡±


    Lu Qingxuan was somewhat at a loss in the face of such a scene.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, holding the child, turned to Shao Yuyao and said, ¡°Yuyao, thank you for your hard work.¡±


    Having given birth to a child with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, according to the family rules he had previously established, she was entitled to a reward.


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    Not only could she be promoted from Ninth Grade concubine, but should Lu Qingxuan excel in the future, she too could rise in status through her son!


    ¡°My Lord, your concubine¡­ did not find it hard,¡± Shao Yuyao said with a trembling voice.


    She came from a minor Qi Refinement family.


    After her family fell, she was sold into the White Jade Tower.


    She had expected only grim and miserable days ahead, yet became a maid to Lu Changsheng.


    Over the years, aside from bearing several children, her life was extremely comfortable.


    Now, her young son possessed a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, becoming Lu Changsheng¡¯s child with the best Spiritual Root, which was an immense surprise to her.


    ¡°The ceremony will continue, Wangshu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking towards Lu Wangshu beside him, showed an encouraging look.


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    ¡°Big Pot, be gentle.¡±


    Lu Wangshu, dressed in a pale pink dress, as cute as a carved doll, hopped forward and stretched out her delicate little hand, saying to Lu Ping¡¯an in a crisp voice.


    She had been raised by Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, and Qu Zhenzhen since childhood, and was also loved by Lu Changsheng, thus had a lively and cheerful disposition.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked at his sister and grinned.


    Then he used a small knife to make a gentle cut on her hand, squeezed out a drop of blood, and had her grasp the Spirit Testing Pillar.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    On the Spirit Testing Pillar, pale green and deep blue lights blossomed.


    A total of six sections lit up on the ten-segment Spirit Testing Pillar.


    ¡°This, another Fourth Grade Spiritual Root!¡±


    ¡°Hiss, two Fourth Grade Spiritual Roots in a row!¡±


    ¡°This, this, this¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoyun and the others, upon witnessing this scene, had faces full of astonishment and surprise.


    It should be known that at the Spirit Testing ceremony of Qingzhu Mountain, it was quite rare to encounter a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root even once in ten years. ????????£Î????§£?????


    Now, among Lu Changsheng¡¯s children undergoing the Spiritual Root test, there were astonishingly two Fourth Grade Spiritual Roots in a row!


    ¡°This Lu Changsheng really has extraordinary luck!¡±


    Master Mo, who had arranged the Great Formation for Bi Lake Mountain, had also come to watch the ceremony. Seeing this scene, he couldn¡¯t help but exclaim.


    He had previously learned about Lu Changsheng, feeling that this person had no small amount of fortune and opportunity, able to even break through to Foundation Establishment with a Lower Grade Spiritual Root and establish a family.


    Now seeing that there were two Fourth Grade Spiritual Roots in his family, he too couldn¡¯t help but marvel and feel moved.


    After all, when it comes to childbirth, in addition to factors like the parents, luck plays a big part.


    ¡°Another Fourth Grade Spiritual Root?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked at the Spirit Testing Pillar in front of him with a look of surprise and doubtfulness.


    He then transmitted his voice to Lu Changsheng: ¡°Dad, could there be something wrong with this Spirit Testing Pillar?¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t you hope for something good?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this, spoke to his son somewhat irritatedly.


    Two Fourth Grade Spiritual Roots had appeared in his own family, and this silly son actually suspected there was a problem with the Spirit Testing Pillar.


    He stepped forward, holding Lu Wangshu¡¯s hand, with a beaming smile, and said loudly, ¡°Excellent, excellent, my Lu Family has produced two Fourth Grade Spiritual Roots in one year, this is a blessing from the heavens for my Lu Family, a blessing for Bi Lake Mountain!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations to my husband! Congratulations, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    ¡°Congratulations to the Mountain Master, and may the young lady enjoy a long and prosperous path as an Immortal!¡±


    Everyone immediately congratulated them loudly.


    Since Xiao Xiyue¡¯s mission was to station at Bi Lake Mountain and to keep a low profile, she rarely made public appearances.


    This time, the Spirit Testing Ceremony was attended by Lu Miaoge, accompanied by Lu Wangshu.


    Over the years, everyone had come to regard Lu Wangshu as Lu Miaoge¡¯s daughter.


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    Lu Wangshu tilted her little head up and asked Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Yes, there is, for everyone!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile, petted the somewhat bewildered Lu Qingxuan¡¯s head beside him, and turned to Lu Qingsheng, saying, ¡°Qingxuan, Qingsheng, what reward would you like?¡±


    ¡°I, I would like a puppet bird.¡±


    Lu Qingxuan thought for a moment and then spoke up.


    He was very fond of the puppet bird at Bi Lake Mountain amusement park and wanted one of his own.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll get you one later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a nod and a smile.


    He then took the three children aside to sit and signaled for the Spirit Testing Ceremony to continue.


    The villagers of Hushan Town were also much tenser at this moment, looking at their own children with more anticipation.


    Hoping to be touched by the fortune of Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s new Mountain Master, they wished for their children to be detected with a Spiritual Root.


    Hushan Town had a total of twenty-three eligible children.


    As the tests proceeded one by one, there were no surprises.


    Only two children were found to have Spiritual Roots, but both were Lower Grade Spiritual Roots.


    However, relative to the circumstances, having two Immortal Seedlings among twenty-three people was already quite impressive.


    Sometimes, out of dozens of children, not a single one would possess a Spiritual Root.


    Lu Changsheng rewarded the parents of these two children and bestowed Elixir Medicines upon them.


    He also announced that these two children were entitled to start their enlightenment education at the Lu Family Academy.


    ¡°Thank you, Mountain Master, thank you, Mountain Master!¡±


    Upon hearing this, both sets of parents immediately knelt and thanked Lu Changsheng.


    At this time, Lu Changsheng also announced people-benefiting policies to the residents of Hushan Town, encouraging childbirth.


    He promised that if a child in the family was detected with a Spiritual Root, not only would they receive a reward, but the expenses for the child¡¯s future cultivation would all be covered by the Lu Family.


    ¡°Thank you, Mountain Master!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Mountain Master!¡±


    The villagers thanked him profusely upon hearing this announcement.


    They naturally knew that even if their children had Spiritual Roots, they couldn¡¯t compare to the young masters and misses of the Lu Family. But if their own children could embark on the path of immortality and they could receive tangible rewards, it was more than enough for them.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, more than a month passed.


    With Lu Changsheng¡¯s hard work and diligence, Xia Zhiyue finally became pregnant.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but hold some expectations for this child.


    If this child could also possess a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, his own Spiritual Root could be promoted to a higher grade.


    In Changsheng Hall, within the Talisman Crafting Room,


    Lu Changsheng was in the process of drawing a Spirit Talisman.


    Bi Lake Mountain had been operating at a loss, naturally, he had to subsidize the household expenses with his talismans.


    Moreover, with his reputation as a Second Rank, Superior Grade Talisman Master spreading, there were often families and powers who came to purchase Second Rank Talismans.


    To this end, Lu Changsheng had them queue up, selling one or two Second Rank, Superior Grade Talismans almost every month.


    The queue for the talismans to be sold was already booked until next year.


    As Lu Changsheng was focusing intently on drawing the talismans, suddenly a strong and mysterious vibration surged forth,


    accompanied by a system notification.


    [Congratulations to the host for the birth of the third offspring with a Spiritual Body, earning one lottery draw chance!]

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    Five Poisons Cult, Tianzhu Peak.


    In the closed-door cultivation chamber, waves of subtle fragrance wafted through the air.


    On the ink-black jade couch, Nangong Mil¨ª, draped in a luxurious purple silk robe, gazed weakly and palely at the infant in her arms.


    The newborn was fair and tender, its flesh aglow with iridescence, emanating strands of fragrance that filled the entire chamber with a sweet aroma.


    ¡°Eeya~ Eeya~¡±


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    The infant didn¡¯t cry or fuss, its large eyes, clear and shiny, gazing at Nangong Mil¨ª with a milky voice.


    ¡°Daughter¡­ this is my daughter¡­ My daughter, Nangong Mil¨ª¡¯s daughter¡­.¡±


    Nangong Mil¨ª¡¯s enchanting face, at this moment, was full of satisfaction and adoring affection. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Holding this child, she felt as if she were holding the whole world.


    The connection of blood between mother and daughter brought an inexplicable joy to her heart, radiance of motherhood shining brightly.


    ¡°A surge of spiritual mechanism, a hidden fragrance wafts, this child must possess some kind of Spiritual Body, worthy of being my daughter, Nangong Mil¨ª¡¯s daughter¡­¡±


    Nangong Mil¨ª continuously observed her newborn, her face alight with joy, maternal tenderness overflowing from her narrow phoenix eyes.


    Seeing the baby in her arms, she involuntarily thought of Lu Changsheng.


    Although she had carried the child for over two years, she couldn¡¯t be certain the child would be born exceptionally talented with a Spiritual Body.


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    At most, she could ensure her child would have a Spiritual Root, a talent for a Spiritual Root that wasn¡¯t bad.


    The talent her child now possessed was partly due to luck, as well as¡­ the child¡¯s father¡¯s contribution.


    ¡°I wonder what kind of Taoist Body that scoundrel man has.¡±


    Nangong Mil¨ª pondered in her heart.


    She had previously speculated that Lu Changsheng might possess some unrivaled Taoist Body.


    Only with such an attribute could he, while at the Foundation Establishment stage, use his Origin Source to nurture a hint of Golden Core charm for his True Elixir.


    Now, seeing her daughter, her suspicions were almost confirmed.


    Firm in her belief that Lu Changsheng must possess some rare constitution!


    ¡°Hmph, this is my daughter, Nangong Mil¨ª¡¯s daughter; what does it have to do with that scoundrel man.¡±


    Nangong Mil¨ª coldly snorted when she thought of Lu Changsheng.


    She then continued to look at her daughter, smelling the sweet scent exuding from her flesh, with a glowing maternal expression, ¡°A surge of spiritual mechanism, a hidden fragrance wafts, what kind of Spiritual Body might this be?¡± ?¨¤?O?????¨¨S


    ¡°Eeyah eeyah!¡±


    The baby cooed, lifting a small hand, melting the usually cold-hearted Nangong Mil¨ª, who gently extended a slender white-jade finger for her daughter to grasp.


    At that moment, both mother and daughter smiled.


    ¡°From now on, your name will be¡­ Yaoyao!¡±


    ¡°Nangong Yaoyao!¡±


    ¡­.


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Changsheng Hall, Talisman Crafting Room.


    ¡°This¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face bloomed with excitement and joy.


    The mystical sensation that had just reached him was intensely profound like nothing he had ever felt before.


    Beyond the pulsating improvement of his Spiritual Root, there was a feeling as if he was undergoing a rebirth, his whole body became translucent, feeling much lighter, with an indescribable, mystical change.


    Lu Changsheng knew this was the change brought about by his child¡¯s Spiritual Body.


    To have such a noticeable transformation just at birth was astonishing!


    ¡°System!¡±


    At once, Lu Changsheng mentally called out, bringing up the system to check the situation.


    [Name: Lu Changsheng]


    [Identity: Master of Bi Lake Mountain]


    [Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Fourth Level]


    [Lifespan: 41/286]


    [Talents: Second Grade Spiritual Root, Gengjin Body Constitution (Medium Grade Spiritual Body), Blood Talisman Spiritual Body (High Grade Spiritual Body), Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body (Top Level Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation Technique: Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, Yin Yang Harmony Technique, Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, Immortal Beauty Technique, Taiyi Shengshui Jue]


    [Spells: Seven Luminaries Sword Radiance, Seven Luminaries Sword Shield, Seven Luminaries Sword Escape¡­]


    [Items: Endless Guileful Head, Lu Family Genealogy, Spirit Slaughterer, Spiritual Eye Spring, Profound Origin Bead, Book of Malevolent Curses and Fates, Luminous Treasure Tree, Golden Armor Bean Mother, Life-Substituting Talisman, Coagulation Crystal Elixir¡­]


    [Magical Treasures: Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, Oceanic Bead, Black Dragon Magical Bead, Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock]


    [Skills: Alchemy (Second Rank), Talisman Making (Third Rank), Puppetry (Second Rank), Spirit Slaughter (Second Rank), Wine Brewing (Second Rank)]


    [Spiritual Pets: Mount Sumeru Tree King, Nine Netherhound, Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, Cold Blue Dark Turtle, Peach Blossom Gu]


    [Bloodline Effect: Offspring Spiritual Root Probability +25%, Progeny +15%]


    [Family: 239]


    ¡°Second Grade Spiritual Root, Top Level Spiritual Body, Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the changes in his talents, was filled with emotion.


    He hadn¡¯t expected to elevate directly from a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root to a Second Grade!


    And to gain a Top Level Spiritual Body!


    His talents had been completely upgraded to a new level compared to before.


    In his family, the one with the highest talent was Ling Zixiao.


    Third Grade Spiritual Root, Dragon Roar Physique!


    But now, with the birth of this child, his Spiritual Root Talent had undergone a qualitative change, surpassing Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Indeed, one must breed the best, as a hundred Lower Grade Spiritual Roots cannot compare to a single high-quality Spiritual Root, nor to a Top Level Spiritual Body!¡±


    ¡°Now that my Fourth Grade Spiritual Root has advanced to Second Grade, breaking through to Core Formation in the future will be much easier.¡±


    ¡°If in the following decades, if my Qi is exuberant and I father an Earth Spirit Root or Heavenly Spiritual Root offspring, Core Formation will be as easy as a snap of the fingers!¡±


    ¡°However, what kind of Spiritual Body is the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body, and why haven¡¯t I heard of it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body, murmuring to himself.


    Due to the situation with his child, Bai Ling, he had read many books concerning Spiritual Bodies.


    But he had never heard of the ¡®Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body¡¯.


    He remembered the profound change that had made his entire being much more translucent and upon closing his eyes to introspect, he examined his whole body.


    He immediately noticed that his flesh, meridians¡ªthe previously unblemished body honed by the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art upon reaching Foundation Establishment¡ªnow had an additional crystalline quality, without a single flaw, as if they were carved from crystal.

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    And, his body was suffused with a faint fragrance.


    ¡°A body without impurity, with all the meridians unblocked, is this what a Top Level Spiritual Body is?¡±


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    ¡°Moreover, some Spiritual Bodies might change as age increases or upon breakthroughs in cultivation realms. This Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body, as a Top Level Spiritual Body, definitely isn¡¯t just this simple.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s also this fragrance¡­¡±


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    Lu Changsheng observed the changes within his body, the fragrance diffusing from his flesh, pondering in his mind.


    ¡°When the time comes, I should ask Zi Xiao or Xi Yue for more information.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, unless I delve into it myself, I won¡¯t understand the full effects of the Spiritual Body until it¡¯s fully matured.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think further but planned to consult Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue later to see if they knew anything about this Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body.


    His Mental Spirit stirred slightly.


    [Name: Nangong Yaoyao]


    [Lifespan: 1/118]


    [Talent: Second Grade Spiritual Root, Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body (Top Level Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation Level: None]


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    [Ability: Bewitching Technique Compatibility (80%)]


    ¡°Nangong Yaoyao? Is it a daughter?¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the infant¡¯s image and name that appeared, his heart skipping a beat.


    He immediately knew Nangong Mili had given birth to a daughter.


    Although he was somewhat displeased that her surname was Nangong, he was rather open-minded about it and didn¡¯t mind it much.


    ¡°Just a Second Grade Spiritual Root? Could it be that the long pregnancy resulted in a relatively mature Spiritual Root? So, with the added bonuses, did I advance directly from a Fourth Grade to a Second Grade?¡± ????¦¢§§????


    ¡°But why such a long lifespan?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was surprised when he saw his daughter¡¯s lifespan.


    He had seen the lifespans of many other children at birth, and none had exceeded a hundred years.


    Even ninety years old was rare.


    Yet, the lifespan of Nangong Yaoyao reached a staggering one hundred eighteen years.


    To think that many cultivators in the later stages of Energy Refinement only lived as long as that.


    ¡°This Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body has the effect of extending lifespan!¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced at his own lifespan and instantly noticed it had increased by seven years.


    Having undergone the Foundation Establishment, taken First Grade, Second Grade, and Third Stage Life-Extending Pills, and still gaining an additional seven years of life, its effect was evident.


    ¡°Bewitching Technique Compatibility at 80%?¡±


    Lu Changsheng frowned when he saw the ability aspect.


    The compatibility was undeniably high.


    For example, Lu Miaoge¡¯s Talisman Making ability was 56%, and Ling Zixiao¡¯s Formation ability was currently only 81%.


    But his own daughter, born with an 80% talent for abilities.


    It¡¯s naturally a good thing to have high abilities.


    However, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, Bewitching Techniques still belonged to the minor arts, a third-rate method.


    The thought of his daughter cultivating such a skill made him feel repelled and disgusted.


    How could his own daughter learn such things?


    ¡°It seems that this Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body, like the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, provides bonuses to bewitching and charming skills, which is why she has such talent from the moment of birth.¡±


    ¡°Damn it, my precious daughter was born in the Demon Path, and her mother is a big figure in the Demon Path. She won¡¯t tread the Heretical Path in the future, will she?¡±


    ¡°No, I must acquire the strength to go to the Five Poisons Cult and bring my daughter back home.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, growing up in a place like the Five Poisons Cult, she will surely be led astray from constant exposure.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath as he looked at the Bewitching Technique, muttering to himself.


    He felt that his daughter¡¯s talents might be corrupted in the Demon Path.


    Especially since her mother, Nangong Mili, inherently possessed the Xuan Yin Bewitching Body and was adept in cultivating Bewitching Techniques.


    ¡°Nangong Mili is extremely protective; she should not let her daughter go astray¡­¡±


    ¡°No, this woman comes from the Demon Path, and her nature is questionable; I must break through Core Formation soon and bring my precious daughter home.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled deeply, his eyes filled with determination.


    He planned to bring his daughter home after either breaking through Core Formation or when his strength was sufficient.


    Otherwise, what would happen if his darling daughter were to be spoiled as she grew older?


    By then, he could also persuade Nangong Mili to turn over a new leaf and bring her and Meng Xiaochan back home.


    ¡°System, draw a prize!¡±


    Lu Changsheng closed the system interface, silently initiating the command in his mind.


    Suddenly, the system¡¯s prize wheel emerged.


    Accompanied by a flash of golden light, it began to spin.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the ¡°Black Dragon Codex¡± cultivation technique!]


    [The reward has been delivered to the System Space; the host can view it at any time]


    A pattern of a lustrous Jade Scroll appeared along with the sound of the system notification.


    ¡°The Black Dragon Codex?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow when he saw this cultivation technique.


    In his view, the name sounded a bit like a Qi Refinement technique, yet also somewhat like a Demon Race technique.


    But whatever the technique, it didn¡¯t seem like the mental-spirit technique he had hoped for.


    ¡°Sigh, at the moment, cultivation techniques can only enhance the diversity of my family¡¯s techniques.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed lightly.


    Afterward, he looked at the detailed information about this technique in the System Space.


    [Cultivation Technique: Black Dragon Codex]


    [Level: Peripheral Sect Level]


    [Description: The foundational technique of the Blackwater Sect; cultivate to the extreme to transform into a black dragon, command the winds and the clouds, summon the rain, and control thunder!]


    ¡°It¡¯s just a Peripheral Sect Level technique.¡±


    ¡°But even a Peripheral Sect Level is good. Orthodox Level techniques ultimately have a high threshold, while those of the Peripheral Sect Level have a relatively lower threshold, which makes it somewhat easier for my wives and children to grasp.¡±


    Lu Changsheng regarded the Black Dragon Codex, exhaling a calm breath, not too disappointed.


    After all, for him currently, unless he drew a mental-spirit related technique, there wasn¡¯t much difference between Peripheral Sect Level and Orthodox Level.


    ¡°System, inherit the legacy!¡±


    Without much thought, Lu Changsheng¡¯s Mental Spirit stirred, activating the ¡°Black Dragon Codex.¡±


    To see if its detailed content might offer him a surprise.

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    ¡°`


    Suddenly, the practice methods related to the ¡°Black Dragon Codex¡± burst into Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind, as if pouring down like enlightening nectar.


    He didn¡¯t know how much time had passed.


    ¡°Hiss, this Black Dragon Codex really has something!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, revealing a hint of joy.


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    Through the system¡¯s inheritance, he had become thoroughly familiar with this Black Dragon Codex.


    He found that although it was a technique of the Peripheral Sect Level, it was much more powerful than the Peripheral Sect Level ¡°Red Phoenix True Scripture¡± which he had acquired.


    This technique, just as the system had introduced, could allow one to transform into a black dragon upon complete mastery.


    It counted as a technique that dual cultivate both magical abilities and physical body, or one could say it primarily focused on body refinement.


    In the presence of water veins or sea areas, the power of this technique could be further enhanced.


    But what truly excited Lu Changsheng was that within this technique lay a method for cultivating a top-level Dao Soldier.


    The Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon!


    One would first craft a ¡®Blackwater Dragon Spell¡¯ restriction, then infuse the restriction into the body of an aquatic demon beast with dragon blood, and through continuous nurturing, strengthen its body, cultivate its spirituality, accumulate its essence, slowly advancing it into a ¡®Blackwater Dragon¡¯ Dao Soldier!


    This ¡®Blackwater Dragon Dao Soldier¡¯ had the potential to reach the Third Rank as a Dao Soldier.


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    Even without having cultivated the Black Dragon Codex, one could still craft it.


    If a cultivator of the ¡°Black Dragon Codex¡± were to nurture dozens or hundreds of ¡®Blackwater Dragon Dao Soldiers¡¯, he could form a Great Formation and dominate the waters, defeating enemies beyond his level with absolute ease.


    If one could completely master the ¡°Black Dragon Codex¡± and transform into a black dragon, he could even integrate all the ¡®Blackwater Dragon Dao Soldiers¡¯ into his divine spirit, comparable to Divinity Transformation!


    ¡°Blackwater Dragon Dao Soldier.¡±


    ¡°Every ten years, almost on schedule, a dragon carp is born in Bi Shui Lake.¡±


    ¡°This dragon carp, also known as the young dragon breed, could potentially be used to cultivate Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapons.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, to be honest, the Red Blood Carp and Blue Blood Carp also contain a trace amount of dragon blood in their bodies, which could be tried in cultivating Dao Soldiers.¡±


    ¡°Even if that doesn¡¯t work out, with the unparalleled environmental advantage of Bi Shui Lake, I can also purchase the relevant aquatic demon beasts from outside to cultivate these ¡®Blackwater Dragon Dao Soldiers¡¯!¡± ?????¦­¦¯§£¦¥?


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, filled with joy.


    The previously acquired ¡°Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture¡± also contained methods to refine Dao Soldiers.


    But those talisman weapons, not only did they consume time and energy in their creation, but they also required the expenditure of one¡¯s cultivation level to nurture, which was quite troublesome for him.


    Now, these ¡®Blackwater Dragon Dao Soldiers¡¯ required no such expenditure of energy, only money to slowly cultivate.


    With the environment of Bi Shui Lake, if he could nurture dozens or even hundreds of Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapons at home, it would be a significant foundation for his family in the future.


    ¡°However, the ¡®Black Dragon Codex¡¯ has one flaw; it affects fertility as one¡¯s realm advances.¡±


    ¡°While not to the point of sterility, after cultivating it, conceiving offspring becomes many times more difficult than under normal circumstances. Thus, it¡¯s mandatory to disclose this before teaching this technique,¡± Lu Changsheng exhaled softly.


    Logically, top-level techniques wouldn¡¯t have any side effects.


    However, extremely powerful techniques often came with certain side effects, such as Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Supreme Forgetful Love Technique.


    But with offspring who possess a Spiritual Root, many who are single don¡¯t plan to marry, so Lu Changsheng would also base his decision on their wishes.


    ¡°Let¡¯s see what change has occurred to my second-grade Spiritual Root¡¯s cultivation speed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly, and walked out of the Talisman Crafting Room in a good mood, heading towards his private cultivation room to check on the cultivation speed of his second-grade Spiritual Root.


    He would also take this opportunity to see if the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body had any effect on cultivation.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Just then, Xiao Xiyue happened to walk out of a cave dwelling.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng, her cool demeanor showed a hint of surprise.


    She felt that there was some change in Lu Changsheng before her.


    But exactly what had changed, she couldn¡¯t quite put her finger on it just then.


    ¡°Xi Yue, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°`


    Lu Changsheng saw a trace of surprise on Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face and asked with a smile.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I just feel like, Changsheng, there¡¯s been a subtle, inexplicable change in your aura.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said so.


    ¡°An inexplicable change in aura?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was startled when he heard this.


    He knew Xiao Xiyue wouldn¡¯t have such a feeling for no reason.


    At once, he thought of the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body and guessed it was this constitution that brought about the subtle, inexplicable change.


    Just like the ¡°Immortal Beauty Technique¡± and Peach Blossom Gu had each brought changes to him.


    ¡°Could it be, this Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body naturally possesses a bewitching effect?¡±


    Thinking of his daughter Nangong Yaoyao¡¯s talents, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    If that really were the case, he felt as though he was racing down a path of ¡®billions of fairies¡¯ and witches¡¯ dreams.¡¯


    He said with a light laugh, ¡°I¡¯ve made some progress in a Cultivation Technique, which might have caused a small enhancement to my aura and charisma.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Changsheng to actually spend time on this aspect.¡±


    Upon hearing this, smiles appeared on Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cool face.


    Having known Lu Changsheng for so many years, she naturally knew that Lu Changsheng cultivated some kind of beauty-preserving Cultivation Technique.


    Otherwise, there couldn¡¯t have been such a great change in his appearance and aura.


    Such a thing was quite common in the Cultivation World.


    However, it was mostly female cultivators who would cultivate such techniques, with very few male cultivators spending time and resources in this area.


    Now that Lu Changsheng had broken through Foundation Establishment and still cultivated such a technique was even rarer.


    ¡°Everyone has a heart for beauty.¡±


    ¡°Xi Yue, if you¡¯re interested, I can teach you this technique.¡±


    ¡°But, my own Xi Yue is already so beautiful, it seems unnecessary for you to use such techniques.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    ¡°Smooth talker.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s expression relaxed into a smile, the coldness gone.


    ¡°Why do I also smell a faint fragrance? It¡¯s quite pleasant.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue sniffed gently and detected a faint, refreshing fragrance on Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°That¡¯s also a result of the recent breakthrough in the technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained.


    Xiao Xiyue did not inquire further, simply noting that the fragrance was very comforting and complemented Lu Changsheng¡¯s spring breeze-like aura perfectly.


    After a few words of chat, Xiao Xiyue left to find her daughter, Lu Wangshu, upon hearing that Lu Changsheng wanted to go into seclusion.


    Lu Changsheng then went to his seclusion chamber and sat down to cultivate. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Time passed bit by bit.


    ¡°Whew!¡±


    After half a day, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath of turbid air.


    ¡°As expected of a Second Rank Spiritual Root, speed increased by six or seven tenths compared to before!¡±


    ¡°However, this Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body doesn¡¯t seem to enhance the speed of cultivation. It just adds some resilience to my meridians and Dantian.¡±


    ¡°No, that¡¯s not right. It should be said there¡¯s no enhancement for Foundation Establishment Cultivators, but for Energy Refining Cultivators who haven¡¯t yet started cultivating, the effect is significant.¡±


    ¡°Given this pace, if I cultivate in peace, in at most two years, I should be able to break through.¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.

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    After experiencing the cultivation speed of a second-grade Spiritual Root, Lu Changsheng then attempted to condense the ¡°Blackwater Dragon Spell.¡±


    This ¡°Blackwater Dragon Spell¡± was somewhat similar to the Divine Sense Attack secret technique ¡°Soul Dispersion Needle¡± that he had practiced before.


    Through visualization, the circulation of mana, and the internal condensation of runes, he eventually forged a ¡°Blackwater Jiao Dragon¡± figure spell formation.


    Under normal circumstances, it would be very difficult to comprehend and forge the ¡°Blackwater Dragon Spell.¡±


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    However, with system-assisted enlightenment, it was naturally a piece of cake for Lu Changsheng, who did not have to torture himself as he did when initially practicing the Soul Dispersion Needle.


    As his mind visualized and mana circulated and converged, seventy-two ancient runes shaped by the Seven Luminaries Mana within his Dantian came together to form a mysterious pattern of runes.


    Five days later,


    seventy-two ancient runes appeared in Lu Changsheng¡¯s Dantian, creating a mystical Daoist charm.


    These seventy-two runes moved slowly like fish, forming a Jiao Dragon pattern spell formation, which was exactly the ¡°Blackwater Dragon Spell!¡±


    With the formation of the ¡°Blackwater Dragon Spell,¡± Lu Changsheng immediately used his mana to continuously forge it, turning it into a small Talisman seed.


    ¡°The Blackwater Dragon Spell is complete!¡±


    Two more days passed, and Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, his face revealing joy as he exhaled a long breath.


    He swallowed an Elixir Medicine and began to sit cross-legged to recover his mana.


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    After his internal mana was restored, Lu Changsheng stood up and walked out of his seclusion cave.


    He planned to catch a Green Blood Carp and a Red Blood Carp to try to convert them into a Flood Dragon Dao Soldier.


    However, the moment he stepped out of the cave, Lu Changsheng thought about his Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body, which emitted a faint natural fragrance from his body.


    ¡°Speaking of which, can this fragrance be concealed? Otherwise, it¡¯s odd for a man like me to always have such a scent on my body,¡±


    Lu Changsheng tried to contain the fragrance emanating from his physique.


    The fragrance was not intense and was very pleasant to smell.


    Through Xiao Xiyue¡¯s previous remarks, he vaguely felt that this fragrance might also have some enticing effects.


    So, he thought it best to conceal it if possible.


    There was no need to emit charm all the time.


    By running his Cultivation Technique, Lu Changsheng could feel that the fragrance of his body had faded significantly.


    If there wasn¡¯t close contact, it was almost impossible to smell it. He nodded slightly, feeling much more at ease.


    He stepped out of Changsheng Hall and came to his family¡¯s fish pond.


    ¡°Mountain Lord!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Mountain Lord!¡±


    ¡°Husband!¡±


    ¡°Daddy!¡±


    Around the fish pond, numerous water pavilions had been built. The cultivators who worked at the fish farm lived in these pavilions, keeping an eye on the situation of the fish farm. ????aN§°§£§¦?


    Seeing Lu Changsheng arrive, the cultivators in the water pavilions immediately saluted him with cupped fists.


    ¡°Zhong Yu, fetch me one Green Blood Carp and one Red Blood Carp,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Zhong Yu, the manager of the fish farm.


    Then he smiled and nodded to his concubine Yun Qianqian and his daughter Lu Xiaoru as he approached them with a smile, asking how they felt about the fish farming.


    ¡°`


    The concubine and daughter took some interest in fish cultivation, so Lu Miaoyun arranged for them to learn here.


    ¡°Mountain Lord,¡±


    Before long, steward Zhong Yu came with a Red Blood Carp and a Green Blood Carp.


    These two carps were clearly selected carefully, weighing about twenty to thirty jin.


    Lu Changsheng took the carps, said a few words, and then turned into a streak of light, returning to Changsheng Hall.


    ¡°Blackwater Dragon Spell!¡±


    Once inside his hall, Lu Changsheng held the Red Blood Carp, circulated the Blackwater Dragon Spell in his dantian, and let the Talisman Seed enter the Red Blood Carp¡¯s body.


    ¡°Hummm¡ª¡±


    The Talisman Seed was extraordinarily mysterious, and in an instant, it entered the Red Blood Carp¡¯s body without any obstruction, burrowing into its heart.


    ¡°Thump thump thump¡ª¡±


    Upon contact with the ¡°Blackwater Dragon Spell,¡± the Red Blood Carp¡¯s heart seemed to beat violently. Its mouth opened and closed as if roaring, and it began to struggle fiercely.


    After a while, the Red Blood Carp no longer struggled; it lay motionless, its flesh shrunken as if it had been dead for some time.


    ¡°Is the dragon blood too diluted, lacking potential?¡±


    Lu Changsheng eyed the Red Blood Carp in front of him, eyebrows lifting.


    According to the ¡°Black Dragon Codex,¡± to cultivate a ¡°Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon,¡± one must first have an aquatic demon beast with dragon blood in its body.


    Then, by casting the ¡°Blackwater Dragon Spell,¡± one could temper the demon beast¡¯s dragon blood, enhancing its potential.


    This step is also called leaping through the Dragon Gate.


    Only by integrating the ¡°Talisman Seed¡± and leaping over the Dragon Gate could one hope to advance to a ¡°Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon.¡±


    This Red Blood Carp had failed to survive this test, thus meeting a dead end, with its vitality exhausted.


    ¡°It seems that this Red Blood Carp is too inferior to be used to cultivate a ¡®Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon.''¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the shriveled Red Blood Carp and shook his head.


    He wasn¡¯t too concerned.


    After all, a Red Blood Carp was worth just about a dozen Spirit Stones.


    Indeed, it was somewhat wishful thinking to use it to cultivate a Spirit Weapon.


    He turned his gaze to the other carp in his hand, the Green Blood Carp.


    Compared to the Red Blood Carp, the Green Blood Carp was much more precious, valued at about twenty to thirty Spirit Stones.


    With a try-it-and-see attitude, Lu Changsheng cast the Blackwater Dragon Spell into the Green Blood Carp.


    However, just like the Red Blood Carp, this Green Blood Carp also withered and died. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Hmm, this is¡­ Dragon Blood Essence?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng noticed a strand of golden, crystalline substance inside the dead Green Blood Carp.


    Through the ¡°Black Dragon Codex,¡± he clearly recognized it as a strand of Dragon Blood Essence.


    The Blackwater Dragon Spell tempered the demon beast¡¯s dragon blood and stimulated its potential.


    But since the beast hadn¡¯t survived the ordeal, all its vitality coalesced into this strand of Dragon Blood Essence.


    This strand of Dragon Blood Essence could be used to concoct the ¡°Ascending Dragon Elixir.¡±

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    The Ascending Dragon Elixir was also part of the process to cultivate the ¡®Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon.¡¯


    After all, how could cultivating a Third Rank Dao Soldier be simple?


    The first step was to select the Dao Soldier seeds through the ¡®Blackwater Dragon Spell.¡¯


    Afterwards, the seeds had to be constantly nurtured with various elixirs and techniques such as ¡®Spirit Nurturing Elixir,¡¯ ¡®Wisdom-Opening Elixir,¡¯ ¡®Ascending Dragon Elixir,¡¯ ¡®Spiritual Light Method,¡¯ ¡®Blackwater Method,¡¯ and ¡®Nine Transformations Method,¡¯ a total of nine pills and twelve methods were used, before one could finally be promoted to a ¡®Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon.¡¯


    This process was somewhat similar to cultivating Spiritual Beasts.


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    But compared to Beast Taming, this cultivation of Dao Soldiers was obviously more profound.


    This was also why small family forces had no Dao Soldiers. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Not to mention whether they had the methods to cultivate Dao Soldiers, just the various expenses involved in the process were more than ordinary forces could afford.


    ¡°Although this Red Blood Carp cannot be used to cultivate a Dao Soldier, refining a strand of Dragon Blood Essence from it is still quite good.¡±


    ¡°In the future, if Dragon Blood Essence is needed to refine the ¡®Ascending Dragon Elixir,¡¯ one could extract it by refining Red Blood Carp.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a porcelain bottle out of his Storage Bag and stored away the strand of Dragon Blood Essence.


    Though this strand of Dragon Blood Essence was minuscule and trivial, even a mosquito¡¯s worth of meat was still meat.


    ¡°However, if the Red Blood Carp can refine Dragon Blood Essence, then perhaps the Red Blood Fish King might be able to endure the Blackwater Dragon Spell.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he muttered to himself.


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    This Red Blood Carp was just an ordinary First Grade spirit fish.


    Whereas as a Second Rank spirit fish, there was a not-so-small chance that the Fish King could integrate with the Blackwater Dragon Spell.


    No sooner said than done, Lu Changsheng went to the fish cultivation area and inquired with Zhong Yu whether there was a Fish King in the fishery.


    ¡°Mountain Lord, there are currently one Red Blood Fish King and one Bi Shui Fish King in the entire fishery,¡±


    Zhong Yu voiced aloud.


    She naturally wouldn¡¯t keep a detailed count of ordinary carp.


    But Fish Kings were not only highly valuable, they also aided in the ecological growth of other carps.


    Therefore, after being appointed as the fishery manager, she had cultivated two Fish Kings at the first opportunity.


    ¡°Will using one have any impact?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    ¡°Not really, but it will take some time to cultivate a new King, and the cultivation costs will be relatively higher,¡±


    Zhong Yu hesitated for a moment before saying.


    ¡°Alright, fish up the Bi Shui Fish King for me,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, nodding at the response.


    He knew that there would indeed be some impact, but he couldn¡¯t resist the urge to experiment right now.


    ¡°Yes, Mountain Lord,¡±


    Upon hearing this, Zhong Yu didn¡¯t say much more and went to look for the Bi Shui Fish King in the fishery.


    As the bait was scattered, the surface of the lake rippled and shimmered, and countless carps converged.


    But soon, the water churned and the other fish dispersed, and a gigantic Bi Shui Fish King over a meter long emerged to eat the bait.


    ¡°Take action!¡±


    Zhong Yu shouted to the other fishermen.


    Immediately, several fishermen threw out their large nets, attempting to catch the Red Blood Fish King.


    But the Red Blood Fish King, already possessing a certain level of intelligence, saw the fishing net and immediately flicked its tail, diving into the lake in an attempt to escape. ??N?????¦¥S


    Seeing this, the other fishermen hurriedly cast their techniques to try to stop the spiritual fish.


    ¡°Heh, interesting.¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched this scene, chuckled lightly, and mana surged from his hand with a wave.


    A mana-filled hand reached down and directly captured the Red Blood Fish King in the lake.


    ¡°Not bad, there might really be a chance to refine it into a Dao Soldier.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Red Blood Fish King before him, chuckled lightly, and flew towards Changsheng Hall.


    All the cultivators and fishermen in the fish farm watched this scene with eyes full of reverence and respect.


    Upon reaching Changsheng Hall, the Red Blood Fish King still struggled continuously, its eyes filled with fear towards Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng did not pay much attention, placed his hand on the fish king, and cast the ¡°Blackwater Dragon Spell¡± into its body.


    ¡°Hiss hiss hiss¡ª¡±


    At that moment, the Red Blood Fish King emitted a painful hiss, struggle surged, its heart thumped loudly, and a faint black luster flickered on its scales.


    ¡°It seems there¡¯s quite a bit of hope.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing this, revealed a slight smile on his face.


    Observing the Red Blood Fish King with the ¡°Blackwater Dragon Spell¡± surging through it, becoming increasingly emaciated and the black qi flowing, Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and flicked a strand of Dragon Blood Essence he had just harvested towards the Red Blood Fish King.


    He then took out a Spirit Nurturing Elixir, crushed it into powder, and mixed it with Spiritual Liquid to pour into the mouth of the Red Blood Fish King.


    Since there was hope of success, he was naturally willing to lend a hand.


    As time passed, the body of this Red Blood Carp became more emaciated, its form much longer, resembling more the body type of a catfish or an eel.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    After a long time, the Red Blood Fish King suddenly let out a high-pitched hiss; its heart merged with the Blackwater Dragon Spell, demonic energy surged around its body, pulling at the Spiritual Energy.


    At this moment, its scales had almost completely turned from azure to a dark black color, growing two long catfish whiskers, with the teeth in its jaws becoming significantly sharper.


    ¡°It¡¯s done!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing this, revealed joy in his eyes.


    The Red Blood Fish King before him had been tempered by the ¡°Blackwater Dragon Spell¡± and transformed into a ¡®Blackwater Dragon Fish Spirit Weapon¡¯.


    Its strength was still quite weak, roughly equivalent to a First Grade Middle Stage Demon Beast.


    But to transform from a spiritual fish into a First Grade Middle Stage Demon Beast was a significant upgrade.


    ¡°It seems that this Red Blood Fish King did have some difficulty in fusing with the ¡®Blackwater Dragon Spell.¡¯ If I want to cultivate it, I should try to use a better breed of dragon-kind aquatic creatures.¡±


    ¡°I wonder what the effect would be of the dragon carps in Bi Shui Lake that appear once every ten years.¡±


    Lu Changsheng checked the condition of the Blackwater Dragon Fish.


    It was evident that although it had merged with the Blackwater Dragon Spell, it was still somewhat forced.

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    Bloodline refinement, the process of potential awakening, had left him extremely weak, with only half a life remaining.


    ¡°But at least it¡¯s done,¡±


    ¡°Next, as long as I cultivate it slowly, and awaken its spiritual intelligence, this Blackwater Dragon Fish will cultivate the Blackwater Flood Dragon Spell on its own, constantly evolving into a Blackwater Flood Dragon!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, with the Blackwater Dragon Fish in tow, contemplated quietly.


    After a brief moment of thought, he went to Bi Shui Lake and released the Blackwater Dragon Fish directly into its waters.


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    With the Blackwater Flood Dragon Spell, he could roughly sense the whereabouts of the fish and issue commands to it.


    Observing for a while, he noticed that as soon as the Blackwater Dragon Fish entered Bi Shui Lake, it immediately started hunting for the fish and shrimp in the lake, even attempting to eat the lake¡¯s Blue Blood Carps.


    ¡°Releasing such a Blackwater Dragon Fish won¡¯t disrupt the ecosystem, will it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brow furrowed slightly.


    Although Bi Shui Lake was vast, if the Blackwater Dragon Fish continued to feed like this, there might be problems.


    ¡°Forget it, I better keep it in the storage bag for now, and wait until I¡¯ve made the Dao Soldier Talisman, then have someone take care of it,¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, with the current strength of this Blackwater Dragon Fish, it might even harm the fishermen,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment, then placed the Blackwater Dragon Fish into the storage bag.


    After all, fishermen came to Bi Shui Lake every day to fish, and his own children would also come to fish.


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    If they encountered a First Grade Middle Stage Aquatic Demon Beast like this Blackwater Dragon Fish, there could be danger.


    The Dao Soldier Talisman was similar to the Beast Control Token.


    Through the talisman, one could communicate with the Dao Soldiers and instruct them in their formations.


    If one cultivated the ¡°Black Dragon Codex,¡± they could even integrate the Dao Soldier¡¯s demonic aura with their own mana, significantly increasing their strength.


    ¡°Daddy, brother!¡±


    As Lu Changsheng was about to leave with the Blackwater Dragon Fish, he suddenly heard someone calling him.


    Turning his head, he saw Lu Wangshu and Bai Ling waving at him from a distance.


    ¡°Wangshu, little Ling¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked towards Lu Wangshu, who was sitting cross-legged on the Mysterious Turtle wearing a fisherman¡¯s hat, looking adorable.


    Bai Ling was on a small boat beside him, accompanying Lu Wangshu fishing.


    After all, with Lu Wangshu¡¯s small frame, someone always needed to be with him when fishing.


    ¡°Brother.¡±


    Bai Ling looked at Lu Changsheng, her peach blossom eyes immediately filled with joy, misty and sweet, her voice meltingly soft.


    After Lu Changsheng¡¯s day and night nourishment, she had become even more enchanting and charming, a natural beauty with charming bones.


    However, compared to Nangong Mili¡¯s demonic allure, she possessed a naturally beautiful purity, giving an impression of innocence and vulnerability that was pitiable and endearing. ??£Î??§§????


    ¡°Daddy, look at me, I caught so many fish today!¡±


    Lu Wangshu pointed at a nearby basket, enthusiastically sharing his joy with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°That¡¯s wonderful.¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced at the basket, thinking to himself that his daughter¡¯s fishing talents were indeed remarkable.


    Moreover, through the system, he knew that after all this time spent fishing, Lu Wangshu¡¯s fishing skills had improved by 3%.


    This left him quite speechless, worried that his daughter would become obsessed with fishing all day and lose interest in cultivation and talisman making.


    Looking at his daughter, Lu Changsheng suddenly smiled and said, ¡°Little Wangshu, Daddy also caught a big fish just now, do you want to see it?¡±


    ¡°Eh, Daddy, you can catch fish too?¡±


    Lu Wangshu tilted her head and said so.


    Lu Changsheng: ¡°???¡±


    Damn, how could such words come out of my daughter¡¯s mouth.


    Shouldn¡¯t she be saying things like ¡®I want to see, I want to see¡¯, ¡®Wow, Daddy is amazing, Daddy is incredible¡¯? Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This little cotton-padded jacket has a leak!


    ¡°Hehe, since you want to see it, Daddy will show you,¡±


    Lu Changsheng slapped his storage bag and released the nearly two meters long Blackwater Dragon Fish, saying, ¡°How about that, the fish Daddy caught is big, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    ¡°Wow, such a big fish!¡±


    Lu Wangshu was stunned by the Blackwater Dragon Fish in front of her, her mouth agape in awe.


    She had never seen such a big fish before.


    It was twice her size.


    Bai Ling also looked at the Blackwater Dragon Fish with some astonishment.


    However, with her Energy Refinement Late Stage cultivation level, she knew that Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t really been fishing just now.


    ¡°Daddy is amazing, isn¡¯t he?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said casually.


    ¡°Yes, yes, yes, Daddy is really amazing!¡±


    Lu Wangshu nodded repeatedly, her gaze fixed on the Blackwater Dragon Fish.


    Without a hint of suspicion, she believed the fish was caught by her father from a fishing ground.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Seeing this scene, a smile appeared on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face.


    He thought to himself that the little cotton-padded jacket hadn¡¯t completely fallen apart after all.


    After chatting with the two girls for a while, he passed a message to Bai Ling with his mind, ¡°Little Ling¡¯er, wait for me tonight.¡±


    The ¡°Black Dragon Codex¡± cultivation technique, when mastered, allows one to transform into a black dragon.


    Currently, Bai Ling was cultivating the most basic technique, ¡°Returning Origin Technique.¡±


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng planned to teach Bai Ling the ¡°Black Dragon Codex.¡±


    One reason was that, given Bai Ling¡¯s talent, she indeed needed a better cultivation technique.


    Another was, Bai Ling exhibited a return to ancestry with demon race bloodline, most likely that of the snake clan.


    In the cultivation world, snakes and dragons had somewhat similar properties.


    Ling Zixiao had once told him that in Bai Ling¡¯s case, if she cultivated snake or demon clan techniques, her bloodline might manifest itself to some degree.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Bai Ling, hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s mental message, immediately lowered her eyelashes with a blush, flustered at heart.


    She glanced at Lu Wangshu, then softly replied, ¡°I¡­ I¡¯ll wait for brother.¡±


    After chatting with the two girls for a while, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family Mansion.


    He asked his wife, Lu Miaoyun, to procure materials for Elixir Medicines like ¡°Spirit Nurturing Elixir,¡± ¡°Wisdom-Opening Elixir,¡± ¡°Ascending Dragon Elixir,¡± as well as aquatic demon beasts with dragon blood.


    ¡°Alright, husband,¡±


    Lu Miaoyun would never question Lu Changsheng¡¯s requests, simply nodding in agreement.


    ¡­

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    Late at night.


    The room was quaint and ancient in style.


    On the bed, Bai Ling¡¯s slender and exquisite ketone body was covered with crystal-clear, slippery white scales, making her appear as if she were wrapped in a layer of soft scale armor.


    The enticing, graceful figure was fully displayed, while her entire being exuded a bewitching and wild beauty.


    As her delicate body undulated, the glistening white scales flowed like the Milky Way, radiating specks of crystal-pink light, resembling adorned gems, looking exceptionally dazzling.


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    At this moment, Bai Ling was the epitome of temptation from head to toe.


    Her peach blossom eyes were especially alluring, misty as if drunk yet not drunk, dreamy and entrancing, stirring the most primal desires within others, making their hearts flutter.


    This often made Lu Changsheng wonder if Bai Ling were to cultivate the Bewitching Technique, she might not be inferior to Nangong Mili.


    Afterward!


    ¡°Brother~¡±


    Bai Ling snuggled into Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace, like a well-behaved kitten.


    Her pure and alluring face blushed like the rosy clouds, her peach blossom eyes squinting into curved crescents, looking up at Lu Changsheng with a coy and satisfied expression, tugging at his heartstrings.


    ¡°Little Ling¡¯er¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng held Bai Ling¡¯s soft and silky enticing jade body.


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    The scales on her skin to the touch were extremely comfortable, making Lu Changsheng unable to let go.


    The two continued to cuddle affectionately, savoring the afterglow, before Lu Changsheng began to ask about Bai Ling¡¯s cultivation progress.


    Bai Ling indicated that she was currently at the peak of the Seventh Level of Energy Refinement and would soon make a breakthrough to the Eighth Level Energy Refinement.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt a wave of emotion.


    He had brought Bai Ling home less than a decade ago.


    And Bai Ling had only truly begun cultivating about nine years ago.


    In nine years¡¯ time, she was almost ready to break through to the Eighth Level of Energy Refinement, which was incredibly astonishing.


    He had seen Bai Ling¡¯s status through the family system interface.


    Under the talent column, there was only a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root.


    But Bai Ling¡¯s speed of cultivation could not be explained by a mere Fifth Grade Spiritual Root.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng knew that Bai Ling¡¯s bloodline was even more extraordinary than he had imagined.


    He told Bai Ling about the ¡°Black Dragon Codex¡± Cultivation Technique, mentioning that since she was in the late stage of Qi Refinement, she should also consider the matter of Foundation Establishment. ?£Á?¨°????¨¨????


    ¡°It will affect having babies¡­¡±


    After learning about the Cultivation Technique, Bai Ling¡¯s first concern was its side effects.


    She had always grown up on Qingzhu Mountain and had seen Lu Miaoyun and others give birth to children for Lu Changsheng.


    So she had always hoped to bear children for Lu Changsheng.


    Her initial inability to conceive had left her deeply sad and distressed; it was Lu Changsheng who had comforted her for a long time.


    ¡°The matter of having children, let this brother figure out how to solve it. Of course, if Little Ling¡¯er doesn¡¯t want to cultivate this technique, brother will teach you others,¡± he said immediately.


    Lu Changsheng contemplated teaching Bai Ling the ¡°Black Dragon Codex¡± also because of their bloodline situation, making it difficult for them to conceive children.


    In such a case, one more such Cultivation Technique would not make a difference.


    Perhaps cultivating the Black Dragon Codex might just reverse the situation with a poison-against-poison approach.


    If that failed, he could only look for a solution later, checking whether the system could draw elixir medicines or heavenly treasures that included pregnancy.


    ¡°I¡¯ll listen to brother,¡± Bai Ling said softly, her voice tender and soft.


    ¡°Good, tomorrow brother will teach you to cultivate this technique,¡± Lu Changsheng said, holding Bai Ling in his arms with a warm voice.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s guidance and clarification of doubts, Bai Ling had already begun to switch her cultivation to the Black Dragon Codex.


    With her excellent talent and Lu Changsheng¡¯s teachings, she picked it up very quickly.


    This made Lu Changsheng look forward to whether Bai Ling¡¯s cultivation of this technique would reveal any aspects of her bloodline. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    During this time, through Lu Miaoyun¡¯s acquisitions, Lu Changsheng bred a ¡®Blackwater Dragon Fish Dao Soldier¡¯ and a ¡®Blackwater Dragon Serpent Dao Soldier¡¯ from aquatic demon beasts imbued with dragon blood.


    After much deliberation, he designated an area in the fish farm for these two dragon fish and one dragon serpent to dwell.


    Otherwise, putting them in Bi Shui Lake was somewhat hazardous and could affect the ecosystem.


    As for the matter of oversight, he temporarily entrusted it to his daughter Lu Xiaoru.


    He asked her to take care of feeding them while looking after the fish farm, and to notify him if any issues arose.


    Not long ago, through his concubine Zheng Yongwan, Lu Changsheng learned that the Zheng Family had negotiated with the Xu Family and was about to become a vassal to the Xu Family.


    When the time came, the Zheng Family would marry off a legitimate daughter to the third son of the Yu Shui Xu Family, while the Yu Shui Xu Family would in turn marry a side branch female to the young master of the Zheng Family.


    Hearing this news, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t say much.


    When Zheng Yongwan first told him about it, he had guessed that there was a good chance it would happen between the two families.


    But he hadn¡¯t expected the Xu Family to marry a side branch female to the Zheng Family.


    After six days, on that day, the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family was officially established for one year.


    Lu Changsheng also initiated the first family conference to summarize the year¡¯s developments.

 Chapter 462: Year-End Statistics, Family Atmosphere!

    Lu Family Mansion, Council Hall.


    Lu Changsheng sat in the main seat, with Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao sitting on either side.


    Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, Qu Zhenzhen, and other wives and children, including Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Xianzhi, and Lu Ruyi, were seated on both sides.


    The entire council hall was nearly full.


    ¡°Husband, the family has a total of one thousand four hundred and thirty acres of ordinary spiritual fields, where Spiritual Mulberry Trees, Red Flower Grass, Green Seed Fruit, Azure Moon Flowers, and White Jade Corn are planted.¡±


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    ¡°These spiritually imbued crops are harvested once a year, and we currently have nine thousand two hundred catties of Spirit Mulberry Leaves, twelve thousand two hundred catties of Red Flower Grass, twenty thousand and fifty catties of Green Seed Fruit, eleven thousand three hundred catties of Azure Moon Flowers, and twenty-three thousand six hundred catties of White Jade Corn.¡±


    ¡°One thousand acres of First Grade spiritual fields are planted with the premium ¡®Jade Marrow Rice,¡¯ which is harvested once every one and a half years, and all of it has recently been reaped and threshed, yielding twenty-four thousand six hundred and thirty catties of Jade Marrow Rice and one thousand one hundred and fifty catties of rice bran¡­¡±


    ¡°The remaining one hundred and fifty acres of Second Rank spiritual fields are planted with Bi Shui Paddy, which matures once every two and a half years, and are not yet ripe¡­¡±


    ¡°As these crops were originally planted by the Yu Family, our yields have decreased by thirty to forty percent due to labor shortages and lack of familiarity since taking over. However, with additional labor, quantities are projected to gradually increase next year¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoyun held an account book and reported on the matters concerning the family¡¯s spiritual field crops in a clear voice.


    ¡°Will the shortfall in production of Spirit Mulberry Leaves, Red Flower Grass, Green Seed Fruit, and Azure Moon Flowers affect the fishery?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng inquired.


    These crops were all used as feed for raising spiritual fish.


    If there was a shortfall, it could impact the conditions of Bi Shui Lake and the fish farms.


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    ¡°I have confirmed this with Zhong Yu and others. Currently, it won¡¯t be too big of an impact. There are prepared fish feeds stored in our warehouses. But, if it continues like this next year, it will cause some impact,¡± Lu Miaoyun said.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded and motioned to continue.


    ¡°Regarding the spiritual fish, this year¡¯s yield is eleven thousand three hundred catties, including two hundred and nineteen Red Blood Carps totaling two thousand eight hundred and ninety catties, and eighty-six Green Blood Carps weighing one thousand two hundred and ten catties.¡±


    ¡°As for spiritual medicines, none have matured yet.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun continued, ¡°The expected income from the spiritual fields is nineteen thousand Spirit Stones, and the fishery income is projected at six thousand seven hundred Spirit Stones.¡± ????¨¢¦­??¨º¡ì


    ¡°Why is the fishery income so low? Shouldn¡¯t the revenues from fishery be higher than that of the spiritual fields?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows in surprise upon hearing this.


    He knew that the fishing produce from Bi Lake Mountain was the main source of income.


    ¡°Husband, the income from the spiritual fields is only projected to be that high. Spirit Mulberry Leaves, Red Flower Grass, Green Seed Fruit, and Azure Moon Flowers are primarily produced for in-house use as feed for raising spiritual fish, so they aren¡¯t actually profit-making.¡±


    ¡°Besides, the Yu Family had just sold a batch of spiritual fish, and the lack of Carp Kings in the fish farms affected the ecological balance and disrupted sales channels. All these factors led to a significant decrease in fishery income.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, under normal circumstances, the income from the fish farms should be around twenty thousand Spirit Stones,¡± Lu Miaoyun explained.


    ¡°I see,¡± Lu Changsheng said, understanding that the income from the Lingtian District seemed high, but after deducting the costs of labor, seeds, and the four kinds of spiritually imbued crops, it was actually average.


    Furthermore, due to various factors, the fishery income had drastically decreased.


    ¡°In the future, we will just calculate the total income, expenses, and net profit. Then compare yearly growth or decline with the previous year and identify the causes for these changes,¡± Lu Changsheng instructed.


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    ¡°Understood, Husband,¡± Lu Miaoyun nodded in agreement.


    She then looked towards Lu Miaohuan, signaling for her to report.


    Lu Miaohuan was in charge of managing the family¡¯s spiritual fields, spiritual medicines, and fisheries.


    Meanwhile, the income from external shops and business partnerships was controlled by Lu Miaohuan.


    The remaining Puppet Workshop, Talisman Workshop, and Wine Brewery were each supervised by Lu Xianzhi, Lu Ruyi, and Lu Quanzhen, respectively.


    ¡°Currently, the family owns eleven shops, including three Talisman Shops, two Rice Shops, two Fish Shops, one Spiritual Medicine Shop, one Elixir Shop, one Magic Artifact Shop, and one Tavern.¡±


    ¡°The main profits come from the Talisman Shops and Fish Shops. The other shops are operated externally under a partnership model, bringing in a total income of thirty thousand five hundred and ninety-three Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°Additionally, we have three mining veins, currently being exploited in partnership with the Hundred Birds Lake Bai Family, the Ji Family from Xiao Jing Mountain, and the Zhao Family from White Tiger Mountain, with an expected income of one thousand one hundred Spirit Stones¡­¡±


    ¡°The share from the Red Leaf Valley Marketplace is five thousand nine hundred and sixty-one Spirit Stones,¡± Lu Miaohuan reported, holding the account book and Jade Scroll.


    ¡°What is the percentage of the Talisman Shops¡¯ income, and what is the net profit?¡± Lu Changsheng asked, looking towards Lu Miaohuan.


    ¡°Talismans account for over forty percent of the income, at thirteen thousand five hundred and sixty-six Spirit Stones. With your Second Rank Spirit Talismans, Husband, the profit margin is high at forty percent, amounting to five thousand four hundred Spirit Stones,¡± Lu Miaohuan replied.


    ¡°Huanhuan, in the future, also calculate the expenses and profit directly in this area,¡± Lu Changsheng said softly.


    After finishing, he turned to his children and said, ¡°Continue please.¡±


    ¡°Father, currently the Puppet Workshop has thirteen apprentice students and sixty-one workers. They have crafted thirteen Beast Type No. 1, eleven Flying Eagle Type No. 1, and two humanoid puppets. The total cost of materials amounted to two thousand eight hundred and thirty-two Spirit Stones,¡± Lu Xianzhi stood up and reported.


    ¡°Hmm, let me know when you can proficiently make humanoid puppets,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°Also, when it comes to training personnel, don¡¯t worry about the extra expense as long as they have potential in this area,¡± he added.

 Chapter 463: Year-End Statistics, Family Atmosphere! (2)

    Lu Changsheng nodded and then said.


    ¡°Beast Number One, Bird Number One, Humanoid Number One¡± were the three blueprints he provided to Lu Xianzhi, instructing him to bring people up to speed on them.


    The follow-up plan was to continuously upgrade these puppets and create advanced models.


    ¡°Yes, Father.¡±


    Lu Xianzhi bowed respectfully and then sat down.


    Standing to the side, his daughter Lu Ruyi got up and said crisply, ¡°Daddy, the main business of the Talisman-Making Factory currently revolves around subcontracting work to produce ordinary talisman paper and spirit ink for Qingzhu Mountain. This year, we produced a total of nine hundred sixty-two sheets of ordinary talisman paper and one hundred fifteen boxes of spirit ink, earning a total of sixty-three spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°Haha, not bad, to have made money in the first year.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but laugh cheerfully when he heard this.


    However, if labor and production costs were deducted, there was actually no profit, and in fact, it was operating at a loss.


    ¡°Father, the wine-making workshop produced nine hundred fifty catties of White Jade Wine and four hundred sixty catties of Spirit Mulberry Wine this year.¡±


    ¡°These drinks used up four thousand nine hundred twenty catties of white jade rice and two thousand one hundred catties of spirit mulberry leaves, with the remaining ingredients costing a total of eight hundred sixty-three spirit stones¡­¡±


    ¡°If all the alcohol was sold, the expected revenue would be one thousand four hundred spirit stones.¡±


    At that moment, Lu Quanzhen reported.


    ¡°Mm, not bad, next year we should be able to break even and start making a profit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in approval upon hearing Lu Quanzhen¡¯s words.


    ¡°Husband, the family currently has two hundred forty-one members, including three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, three at the Late Stage of Qi Refinement, twenty at the Middle Stage of Qi Refinement, and twelve at the Early Stage of Qi Refinement.¡±


    ¡°According to family rules, for the birth of newborns, the family provides encouragement. This year, thirty-one newborns have been born in the family¡­.¡±


    Xiao Yueru said aloud.


    The duties she was responsible for were relatively simple, involving the management of family juniors¡¯ conditions, providing rewards for family concubines and children. ????????¦­¨°???


    Her main focus currently was distributing rewards for newborns.


    ¡°Mm, not bad.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.


    Out of the thirty-three newborns, besides the eight that were his own, the remaining twenty-five were all from the third generation of the Lu Family.


    Through the system, he knew that none of these twenty-five individuals possessed a Spiritual Root.


    He wasn¡¯t too concerned about this.


    After all, aside from Lu Xianzhi, none of his children had a Spiritual Root.


    The chances of giving birth to offspring with a Spiritual Root were incredibly slim.


    In fact, once the offspring reached twenty, the system ceased to provide any ¡°Child Money,¡± leaving Lu Changsheng feeling slightly disappointed.


    He had thought he could earn a substantial amount of ¡°Child Money¡± through his children.


    ¡°This year, the family¡¯s profit was fifty-four thousand six hundred eighty-eight spirit stones.¡±


    After everyone had finished reporting, Ling Zixiao, holding a jade scroll and looking graceful and dignified, began to speak.


    Her first sentence instantly surprised everyone present, as they had not expected the family¡¯s profit to be so high this year.


    ¡°Aside from talismans, fishery products, mines, shop rentals, and marketplace fees, the primary income came from the sale of assets, garnering thirty-one thousand five hundred spirit stones.¡±


    Ling Zixiao continued, ¡°This year, the family expenditure was eighty thousand six hundred forty-nine spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°This includes one purchase of the Ji Family Spirit Land which cost sixteen thousand spirit stones, tribute to the Qingyun Sect at twelve thousand spirit stones, family members¡¯ salaries and rewards at twelve thousand seven hundred sixty spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°The family Guest Elders¡¯ offerings amounted to one thousand two hundred spirit stones, and recruiting apprentices, spiritual farmers, and fishermen, amounted to a total of one hundred twenty-three people, altogether costing one thousand eight hundred thirty-nine spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°In terms of family construction, the Great Formation cost twenty-four thousand eight hundred ninety-one spirit stones; the fisheries cost one thousand five hundred sixty-one spirit stones; the Spiritual Medicine cost two thousand three hundred spirit stones; the workshops cost three thousand six hundred ninety-two spirit stones; external purchases cost one thousand two hundred fifty-one spirit stones; and social interactions cost three thousand one hundred fifty-two spirit stones.¡±


    Ling Zixiao spoke in a clear and melodious voice, calmly and elegantly.


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    ¡°We spent so much this year!¡±


    ¡°We lost over ten thousand spirit stones!¡±


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the sale of assets, wouldn¡¯t we have lost over fifty thousand!¡±


    ¡°This, this, this¡­.¡±


    In the meeting hall, all the concubines and children were stunned upon hearing this. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    They had not expected that after establishing the Bi Lake Mountain, the spending and consumption would be so significant.


    Not only were they shocked, but Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and even Lu Miaoge were taken aback upon seeing the expenditure of spirit stones.


    The costs were simply too extravagant.


    ¡°Hehe, I didn¡¯t expect us to spend so much this year.¡±


    ¡°However, it is mostly due to the expenses of the Ji Family Spirit Land and the family¡¯s Great Formation. Next year, once the family stabilizes, and we reduce overhead for labor and family construction, and as the fishery and workshops start to profit, things will gradually improve.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly upon seeing this.


    His approach to spending money was always extravagant and carefree, without a notion of frugality and never bothered with meticulous calculations or awareness of the amount spent.


    Additionally, during this period, he had privately commissioned the Ji Family and Xiao Xiyue to purchase Spiritual Materials for his personal use; many such transactions did not go through the family¡¯s ledger.


    Otherwise, the expenditure would have been even more exaggerated.


    ¡°Of course, this year I made quite a sum selling Second Rank Talismans, but that income also went into my private coffers.¡±


    ¡°You all should strive harder, too. The wealth I have accumulated over the years is almost depleted.¡±


    ¡°If we keep incurring losses, the family will struggle to function with such a deficit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng turned to his children Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Xianzhi, Lu Ruyi, and others as he continued.


    ¡°Father, the family is currently in the initial stages of development, and there are many areas where money is needed.¡±


    ¡°We siblings are not yet able to create a stable income. You may consider adjusting and reducing the family¡¯s expenses until the family stabilizes and gradually becomes profitable, after which we can readjust.¡±

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    At this moment, Lu Quanzhen stood up, his expression serious, and looked towards Lu Changsheng. With a slight bow, he said in a deep voice.


    In his opinion, although the expenses for the Family¡¯s Great Formation and the Ji Family Spirit Land were high, the allowances for himself and his siblings, including the concubines, were also obviously excessive.


    ¡°Father, I also think so.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Ping¡¯an quickly stood up and said.


    He knew that this kind of issue could easily upset his other brothers and sisters or concubines, so as the eldest brother, he spoke up to take some of the pressure off Lu Quanzhen.


    Witnessing this, a few more children stood up and said the same.


    ¡°We¡¯ll maintain the status quo for this year. If the Family is still running at a severe loss next year, with expenses exceeding income, I will consider this matter.¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his hand, indicating for everyone to sit down, and proceeded to say.


    ¡°Miaoyun, next year¡¯s main expenditures should be on talent development, especially in Puppetry and Wine Brewing. We can increase the recruitment and training of talents in these areas.¡±


    ¡°As for Alchemy, Talisman Making, and Formation, these fields require precision rather than quantity. We will train those within the Family who have the ability, and if there is nobody talented in these areas, we don¡¯t need to force it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng addressed Lu Miaoyun.


    In his view, relying solely on spiritual fields and fisheries, as well as the medicinal herb gardens, was certainly inadequate.


    These three could only be considered primary industries, forming the basis for Bi Lake Mountain.


    To earn money, it was necessary to depend on secondary industry, manufacturing.


    Within Lu Changsheng¡¯s plan, once the secondary industries like Puppetry and Wine Brewing were on a stable footing and turned profitable, it would be about time to allow his children to venture out.


    Start expanding through the Red Leaf Valley Market and the Family¡¯s current shops, and begin to branch out into the tertiary industry through their revenue.


    ¡°Yes, my husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun responded, nodding at his words.


    This Family meeting was primarily to ensure that the concubines and children had a general understanding of the Family¡¯s current situation.


    Otherwise, when it came to the Family¡¯s overall arrangements, Lu Miaoyun was already well aware.


    ¡°Alright, does anyone have anything to say? Any suggestions or ideas for the Family, feel free to speak up.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked towards his concubines and children and said.


    ¡°Father, I have something to say¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen stood up, bowed, and said.


    He stated that the current situation of the Family was somewhat lax and casual, with all the children choosing their studies and tasks at will.


    This was normal, but the Family should have regulations, requiring that after breaking through to the Fourth Level of Energy Refinement or reaching a certain age, one should start contributing to the Family. ????????¨¨?


    Especially since the Family was newly established and expenses exceeded income, it was even more necessary for the Family¡¯s children to work and contribute to the Family.


    After all, with spiritual fields, fisheries, and spiritual medicines inside, and stores and mines outside, there were many tasks that could be arranged.


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son.


    There was nothing wrong with what he said.


    However, he hadn¡¯t given much thought to the harmony between brothers and sisters.


    After all, the Family had quite a few children, as Lu Quanzhen described, with mediocre Spiritual Root Talent who did not take cultivation or tasks seriously.


    ¡°Quanzhen, you do have a point in this matter.¡±


    ¡°However, it¡¯s only been a little over a year since the Xiahou Monie incident, and there might still be other Xiahou remnants watching our Family, so let¡¯s put the matter of going out on hold for the moment.¡±


    ¡°As for the arrangement of internal affairs within the Family¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng, turning to Lu Miaoyun, continued, ¡°Yun¡¯er, for Family children who are sixteen years old and have not yet breached the Fourth Level of Energy Refinement, arrange tasks for them. These tasks will not only count towards Family contribution but also be assessed annually to decide the Family¡¯s allowance for the next year.¡±


    Since Lu Quanzhen had spoken to this extent, he felt that the ethos indeed needed to change.


    After all, if there were too many lazy children, it would not only affect the ethos of the Family and the attitudes of others but would also upset those children who were seriously working.


    While he could afford to support them, the Family was newly established, and the ethos had to be kept under control to prevent any problems. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Yes, my husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun nodded and responded.

 Chapter 465: Family System

    ¡°This family council shall come to an end here,¡±


    ¡°If there is anything else, you may come to see me directly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked towards his wives, concubines, and children, and said aloud.


    He was also aware that in such a setting, his wives, concubines, and children all had difficulties speaking freely.


    If a concubine raised an issue related to the family system, it would reflect poorly on him as the head of the household and as a father, and on the aunts for failing to discipline properly.


    If the children spoke up about some issues, it could affect sibling relationships and family harmony.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    The others, upon hearing this, all stood up and responded.


    After that, Lu Changsheng, along with Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoge, and others, left the council hall.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, Zixiao, do you think there are any issues that still need to be improved in the family system?¡±


    Back at the Changsheng Hall, Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao and inquired.


    He felt that aside from profit-making, his family needed to pay attention to the atmosphere and the system.


    At present, the family rules were roughly similar to those of the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain.


    But Lu Changsheng was very clear in his understanding that his family was entirely different from the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain.


    The Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain had a history of several hundred years, and because of this, family affection and blood ties tend to be much weaker, making them place more emphasis on rules and clan regulations.


    Whereas his own family was still everyone¡¯s family.


    To call it a family would be more accurate than to call it a clan.


    As the head of this family, he did not usually interfere much in affairs, being rather casual toward most matters.


    Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and others had also watched the children of the house grow up.


    In such a situation, they were not too strict with the children, not following the rules entirely.


    ¡°My lord, in terms of family system, I think there are a few points that need attention,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said with a slight smile after glancing at Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Zixiao, feel free to speak your mind.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    He knew that his ability to manage family affairs was average, so he was very willing to listen to suggestions. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°My lord, I think tasks like farming the spiritual fields, fishery, the herbal garden, and managing the family shops, cooperations, and so on, should all be handed over to the children to manage.¡±


    ¡°This way, not only will all the children have work to do, they will also get the experience they need and improve the family atmosphere.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, if we let Miaoyun and the others handle these matters all the time, it¡¯s not good for the family.¡±


    Ling Zixiao spoke.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow and asked.


    ¡°My lord, if Miaoyun and the others make mistakes in some family affairs, would you punish them?¡±


    Ling Zixiao asked with a half-smile.


    ¡°Uh¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng paused, immediately realizing some of the problems.


    He shook his head, and said honestly, ¡°Probably not, at most I¡¯d say a few words.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s exactly it. Miaoyun and the others are already responsible for many things in the house, and now they have to take on these as well. They are very busy, and it¡¯s very possible that they make some small mistake or handle family affairs inadequately.¡± ??????????????¨¨????


    ¡°In such cases, if you, my lord, don¡¯t say anything, others naturally won¡¯t either. Over the long term, this will make the family¡¯s rewards and punishments unclear.¡±


    Ling Zixiao sat down by the table with dignified and graceful bearing, poured a cup of tea, and continued to say, ¡°Now, there are quite a few children in the house who have reached fourteen or fifteen years of age and can be arranged to work.¡±


    ¡°Failing at the beginning is not to be feared; the family can give them enough leeway for trial and error.¡±


    ¡°Furthermore, if children make mistakes or fail in their tasks, we, as elders, can teach and admonish them, without causing resentment among the children in the house.¡±


    ¡°If the children see their elders making mistakes or doing poorly and you don¡¯t say anything, how could they dare to speak up?¡±


    Ling Zixiao drank her tea, saying with a smile.


    ¡°Changsheng, Sister Ling has a point,¡±


    Lu Miaoge said, also taking a seat and joining in.


    ¡°Indeed,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    With Ling Zixiao pointing it out this way, he clearly recognized the issue.


    ¡°These tasks will eventually have to be taken over by the children, so we might as well let them do it now.¡±


    ¡°During this period, if someone does a good job, we should reward them more, which can also encourage the other children in the family to get more involved.¡±


    ¡°As for the children with excellent Spiritual Root Talent or skill talents, they should focus solely on cultivation or refining their skills, or do some lighter work without spending too much time on tasks.¡±


    ¡°As for those with no talent or capability, we can arrange for Miaoyun to find them a spouse sooner, as it¡¯s no problem to have a few idle members of the household.¡±


    ¡°Besides, having more children also counts as contributing to the family,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said, her face showing a light smile as she continued.


    ¡°Changsheng, the work done by Xianzhi, Ruyi, Quanzhen, and the others is quite good, so we can let all the children try to take over these tasks.¡±


    ¡°If they do well, it can serve as encouragement and play a leading role.¡±


    ¡°And Miaoyun, Huanhuan, and the others can also then focus on domestic affairs and cultivation.¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded slightly, agreeing with Ling Zixiao¡¯s opinion.


    ¡°Alright, I will talk about this with Miaoyun and Huanhuan later,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said after hearing this, nodding his head.


    As Ling Zixiao said, now the family could afford it, having enough margin for trial and error.


    This would also make it easier for him to arrange things based on the children¡¯s abilities, customizing his teachings to each child¡¯s capacity.


    Otherwise, like now, after making a simple arrangement, he hadn¡¯t paid much attention to follow-ups, which not only affected Miaoyun¡¯s planning but also failed to fully tap into the children¡¯s talents.


    Moreover, he had also come to realize an issue.


    Many of the tasks carried out by his children were determined by him and Lu Miaoyun.


    Over time, some concubines and children might harbor some dissenting thoughts.


    According to Ling Zixiao¡¯s proposal, all tasks could be subdivided and assigned according to ability.

 Chapter 466: Family System (2)

    Perform well and there will be rewards; fail to meet expectations and someone else will take your place.


    If you can¡¯t do anything right, then you¡¯ll just take the basic welfare at home.


    Let the family arrange your marriage, settle down early, and have more children.


    After chatting for a while, Lu Changsheng summoned Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Qu Zhenzhen.


    Whether it was him, Ling Zixiao, or Lu Miaoge, none of them really intervened or paid too much attention to the internal affairs of the family.


    So although the three of them talked, they still called Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and others to understand the actual situation of the family.


    After Lu Changsheng expressed his thoughts, Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan naturally had no objections to this.


    Just as Ling Zixiao said, as the main housekeepers of the family, they were naturally inundated with numerous miscellaneous duties.


    Now also in charge of a plethora of family affairs, they were indeed very busy and had no time for cultivation on regular days.


    For Lu Miaohuan, it was still alright as she advanced to the Seventh Level Energy Refinement with a High Rank Breakthrough Elixir.


    Lu Miaoyun has not yet broken through to the Seventh Level Energy Refinement.


    ¡°Alright, Yun¡¯er, Huanhuan, Zhenzhen, you must pay more attention to the internal and personnel affairs of the family,¡±


    ¡°As for the spirit fields, fishery, medical gardens, shops, cooperative businesses, etc., there¡¯s no need to rush. You roughly divide it up, and we¡¯ll review it later to see how to arrange it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up, saying this.


    ¡°Yes, my lord,¡±


    the women responded.


    After discussing the situation, they began to talk about the personalities of the children at home.


    Lu Miaoyun said that children in the family, like Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Xianzhi, were still quite reliable.


    But nowadays, some of the younger children were indeed a bit more mischievous.


    On one hand, there were so many children in the family, and it was impossible to teach and nurture each and every one of them.


    On the other hand, it¡¯s also related to the family¡¯s growing environment.


    Back when Lu Changsheng was a son-in-law at Qingzhu Mountain, the children at home were somewhat restrained in their lives.


    Now, with Lu Changsheng¡¯s rise in status, the status of his wives and children also soared, affecting the children¡¯s characters to some extent.


    After chatting with his wives, Lu Changsheng stepped out of Changsheng Hall to have a heart-to-heart talk with his children.


    In his view, as a father, his main work in the family was coordination.


    He first sought out his eldest son, Lu Ping¡¯an.


    He asked his son for his views and feelings about the current situation of the family.


    Lu Ping¡¯an, though somewhat reserved and upright, still had a clear view of many things.


    In his opinion, the biggest problem of the family was the harmony among brothers.


    With so many brothers in the family, it was difficult to say they were close and friendly.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng let out a light sigh.


    He was more than aware of the issue.


    Not to mention being close and friendly, and harmony among brothers, he reckoned that some of his children might harbor resentment due to his partiality, selfishness, and unfairness, ???????B§§?


    but they wouldn¡¯t show it in the face of the family¡¯s core interests.


    After chatting with Lu Ping¡¯an for a while, he then conversed with his son Lu Xianzhi and daughter Lu Ruyi.


    Lu Xianzhi¡¯s views were somewhat similar to Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s.


    He felt a sense of responsibility as the eldest in the family,


    expressing guilt that, despite his average talent and capability, he was so favored by Lu Changsheng.


    His daughter Lu Ruyi, on the other hand, didn¡¯t feel much and thought the current situation wasn¡¯t bad; she was quite happy.


    When he found Lu Quanzhen, the latter was with Lu Caizhen in Hushan Town, taking two other younger siblings out to play.


    ¡°Father, your son greets you!¡±


    ¡°Daddy, Daddy, why are you here?¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng, the four immediately greeted him.


    Lu Quanzhen and his son Lu Huaizhen were relatively mature and greeted him respectfully.


    Lu Caizhen and Lu Yuzhen, the two daughters, were much more affectionate and approached with laughing faces.


    ¡°Hehe, there was a big family meeting today, and I thought the family indeed neglected many aspects, so I came over to have a talk with you and hear your thoughts,¡±


    ¡°And I noticed that Quanzhen seemed to have something to say at the meeting today.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his children, smiling as he spoke.


    Turning to Lu Quanzhen in a gentle voice he said, ¡°Quanzhen, you can talk to me privately or use a voice transmission if you have such concerns in the future. There¡¯s no need to speak of such things in public, as it impacts the harmony between you and your brothers.¡±


    ¡°Daddy, brother had good intentions, there were no other meanings,¡±


    Lu Caizhen thought that his father came to lecture him and, while holding Lu Changsheng¡¯s arm coquettishly, said,


    ¡°Father, I believe that it is only effective to bring up such matters on occasions like this.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, upon hearing this, showed a serious expression and said in a deep voice,


    ¡°Are you not worried that your words might provoke the displeasure of others?¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said,


    He knew that his son was mature for his age and had a mind of his own.


    In the preceding years, he had sent Lu Quanzhen to work under Hong Yi in Ruyi Prefecture, and Hong Yi had nothing but praise for him.


    He said that Lu Quanzhen was steady in his work and decisive in killing.


    But in fact, as his son grew older, he realized that he didn¡¯t really understand him as much as he thought.


    ¡°I¡¯m not worried. If they feel displeasure or resentment because I brought up this matter, it shows that these people do not share the same heart as the family and do not consider me a brother, so why should I care about their opinions?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, with deep eyes and a composed expression, said.


    Lu Changsheng, hearing his son¡¯s words, raised his eyebrows, roughly understanding his son¡¯s ideas and thoughts.


    He continued to ask, ¡°Then, what other thoughts do you have about this?¡±


    ¡°Father, in my view¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen slightly raised his eyebrows and slowly articulated his thoughts.


    Lu Changsheng listened quietly.


    His son, Lu Quanzhen¡¯s ideas about the family were different from his own.


    Essentially, it was about valuing rules over familial affection.


    As Lu Quanzhen said, as a member of the family, one should share in its hardships and contribute to the family.


    If one lacks this mindset, it indicates a lack of belonging to the family and not considering oneself a part of the family; in such cases, strict punishment should be administered to improve the moral climate. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This rationale even formed a loop¡ªyou contribute to the family, you are part of the family.


    If you don¡¯t contribute to the family, you are not considered one of us, and there is no need to be polite to such people.


    ¡°Brother, we¡¯re all one family, you don¡¯t have to be so strict.¡±


    ¡°Besides, everyone has different ambitions, and Daddy has always said that being happy is what matters.¡±


    Lu Yuzhen stuck out her tongue and said so.


    ¡°No demands, being happy is what matters.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing these words, thoughtfully looked at his daughter.


    Upon reflection, he realized that he had never had any particular demands on his children; as long as they were happy, that was good enough.


    Even though he could see his children¡¯s abilities through the system, he still tended to follow their own desires in many things.


    He thought back to when his son Lu Wuyu spoke to him about the matters of the Lu Family in Ruyi Prefecture.


    His son had stated that the Lu Family disciples were bound to produce arrogant individuals who needed to be strictly controlled.


    Actually, the current situation in his own Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family also had tendencies in this respect.


    ¡°As their father, I indeed have been too permissive in this regard.¡±


    ¡°If we were just a large ordinary family, it wouldn¡¯t matter, but now that we¡¯ve established a cultivation family, we should still resemble a family to some extent.¡±


    ¡°After all, my original intention to establish the family was to provide a better environment for my children to grow up in and allow them to continue growing through the family.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not about leaning on me alone to sustain the family and everyone in it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered in his heart.


    He turned to Lu Quanzhen and said, ¡°Your thoughts, your father has roughly understood, but such things can¡¯t be accomplished all at once.¡±


    ¡°Your father has also discussed these matters with your mother and several of your aunts today¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng slowly conveyed his thoughts to Lu Quanzhen.


    Since his son had ideas, he was willing to share more with him.


    However, his own thoughts were still as Ling Zixiao had said, aiming for change through guidance.


    After all, the family¡¯s current situation hadn¡¯t reached the point where it needed to rely wholly on clan rules as Lu Quanzhen had suggested.


    After chatting with his son Lu Quanzhen, as the evening grew dark, Lu Changsheng took his children to the Lu Family Mansion for a meal.


    As a cultivator, he naturally didn¡¯t need to eat or drink, but occasionally he still indulged in satisfying his palate.


    Moreover, cultivators eating Spirit Rice and spiritual meals also helped with their cultivation.


    In the following days, Lu Changsheng had conversations with his children, showing concern for their situations and also preparing for the upcoming changes in the family¡¯s system.


    Half a month later, Lu Changsheng issued new family rules: all family disciples who reached the age of fourteen could apply to take part in family affairs.


    If they hadn¡¯t achieved the Forth Level Energy Refinement by the age of sixteen, they would be assigned by the family.


    The family would calculate the next year¡¯s salary and benefits annually based on cultivation progress, family contributions, and moral conduct.

 Chapter 467: Family Great Formation Completed, Planting Trees!

    Time flew, and two months had passed.


    With the new rules of the family, all Lu Family members aged fourteen had the option to actively apply for family affairs.


    Although not everyone could be like Lu Xianzhi, Lu Ruyi, and Lu Quanzhen, directly in charge of a workshop.


    Each person was assigned spirit fields, fishing zones, shops, and other business matters.


    They could also choose to enter one of the three major workshops to manage certain projects or select a skill from the family to improve upon.


    If the family school didn¡¯t offer the skill and you had ideas and the courage to go for it, the family would provide the relevant inheritance and some funds for you to learn through trial and error.


    In such circumstances, these children were filled with enthusiasm.


    After all, they themselves understood that at the current stage of the family, if they worked hard, they could still compete for a place.


    If they waited until the family continued to grow in size, with more people and talents like Lu Qingxuan and Lu Wangshu coming of age, without a special skill of their own, they would truly only be able to serve as drones at home.


    Moreover, even if the children were still young and ignorant, their mothers were aware that the family was in its early stages of establishment, which was precisely the opportunity for their own children.


    If their children demonstrated exceptional talents and abilities, they might get Lu Changsheng¡¯s attention and cultivation.


    Even if their own children lacked talents, as long as they were diligent and practical, they could still gain control over part of the family¡¯s industries, which would significantly benefit their future cultivation and family establishment.


    Seeing the bustling activity among the family¡¯s children, Lu Changsheng did not continue to monitor it closely.


    He had delegated these affairs to Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, Qu Zhenzhen, Bai Feifei, and Zheng Yongwan.


    After all, besides the day-to-day cultivation, talisman-making, refining the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, and healing Ling Zixiao¡¯s injuries, he really did not have much spare time to worry about so much.


    One day, Ling Zixiao informed Lu Changsheng that the Great Formation of the Bi Lake Mountain family had finally been completed after a year and two and a half months.


    ¡°Has it finally been completed?¡±


    Upon hearing this news, a faint smile emerged on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face.


    Since he occasionally chatted with Ling Zixiao, he was well aware of the reasons why the family¡¯s Great Formation had taken so much time and consumed so many spirit stones to repair. ??????????????¨¨?


    Now that he had heard the Great Formation was completely refurbished, he was somewhat expectant of this new formation.


    Both of them left Changsheng Hall and headed to the mountain gate.


    Mo Shouren and others were waiting; upon seeing Lu Changsheng, they politely said, ¡°Lu Daoist, the great formation of your esteemed family has been repaired. We are now waiting for your inspection.¡± S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Master Mo and everyone have worked hard.¡±


    Lu Changsheng bowed in respect.


    Since the formation was supervised and participated throughout by Ling Zixiao, he was quite confident about its completion.


    However, as the Mountain Master, he still needed to inspect the formation so Mo Shouren could report back.


    ¡°Hehe, Lu Daoist flatters me.¡±


    ¡°This great formation has been almost completely overhauled based on the original Bi Shui Qing Tian Formation. Not only have the weaknesses been adjusted and reduced, upgrading it to a second-tier top-level formation, but it also has been enhanced with three layers of variations.¡±


    As the Array Master took out the Array Plate and began to explain, he demonstrated to Lu Changsheng.


    Instantly, the originally faint mist of Bi Lake Mountain thickened at a visible rate, turning a deep blue color. Besides the runic symbols swimming like fish, there was also a faint presence of thunder permeating the air.


    ¡°This first layer of variation is named ¡®Depths Water True Thunder¡¯!¡±


    ¡°The great formation can summon Depths Water True Thunder for attacks, with each strike comparable to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator¡¯s hit, and the strongest can summon Depths Water True Thunder comparable to a full-blown strike from a Nascent Soul Immortal!¡±


    As the Array Master spoke, his hands formed a spell, and he took out a small blue flag and waved it vigorously.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Suddenly, the spiritual pressure of the formation surged, numerous blue thunder orbs appeared, and in the sky, dark clouds gathered, a massive azure lightning bolt fermenting, filling the air with a fearsome aura.


    ¡°This Depths Water True Thunder is more suitable for large-scale attacks, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng lifted his head and looked at the thunder brewing in the sky and commented.


    ¡°Indeed, the third-tier Depths Water True Thunder consumes a lot and is only suitable for widespread attacks. If a group of enemies were to invade, and the Depths Water True Thunder fell, all would be reduced to ash.¡±


    So spoke the Array Master.


    Then, with his hands forming a spell, he continued to showcase and explain: ¡°This second layer is called ¡®Bi Water Current Flow¡¯. It can manipulate the water veins of the lake, not only to wield the lake¡¯s water against enemies but also to raise a layer of mist to obscure divine sense.


    As the formation rumbled to life, the thunder previously filling the air dissipated, and the calm waters of Bi Shui Lake began to surge with waves. Columns of water shot up into the sky and a veiling mist spread, making parts of the formation seem to be covered with layers of flowing water and mist.¡±


    ¡°Using the water veins against the enemy might affect the family¡¯s Bi Shui Lake, so I won¡¯t demonstrate too much.¡±


    ¡°This layer of lake water can increase the defense of the formation by about thirty percent. As for the mist, it not only boosts the defense of the formation to some extent but also has the effect of obscuring the divine sense.¡±


    ¡°Many Array Masters use techniques like eye skills and divine sense to find the weak points in a formation and break it. With this layer of mist, it can effectively obscure and make it difficult to find flaws.¡±


    With the Array Plate in hand, the Array Master explained aloud.


    Lu Changsheng looked towards the area covered by the formation¡¯s water mist and investigated with his divine sense.


    He discovered that his divine sense was indeed somewhat blocked, but the effect was not too significant.


    However, considering that the Great Formation was not operating at full power, and that his divine sense had already reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, it seemed normal.


    ¡°The third layer is called ¡®Heavy Water Suppressing Technique¡¯. Thanks to Daoist Lu¡¯s quasi-magical treasure ¡®Heavy Water Bead¡¯, as the central piece of the formation, it creates a layered array, adding a kind of restriction effect within the formation.¡±


    ¡°When the formation is active, ordinary Energy Refining Cultivators entering it can¡¯t fly with treasures, and Foundation Establishment Cultivators who wish to fly will have to spend twenty to thirty percent more mana.¡±

 Chapter 468: Family Great Formation Completed, Planting Trees! (2)

    Master Mo spoke these words, allowing the effects of part of the ¡°Heavy Water Suppressing Technique¡± to fall upon Lu Changsheng, letting him experience it firsthand.


    Lu Changsheng immediately felt his body sink, and when he attempted to rise into the air, it was as though he was lifting a tremendous weight, obliging him to expend far more mana to take flight.


    ¡°This effect is quite good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in satisfaction.


    He knew that major marketplaces like Nine Dragons Market and Qingyun Market all had flight restrictions in place.


    But he had never attempted to fly in these marketplaces before.


    Now, the effect of his family¡¯s ¡°Heavy Water Suppressing Technique¡± seemed to share a similar remarkable principle.


    To know that Foundation Establishment Cultivators, under the effect of the great formation, would need to spend 20 to 30 percent more mana to fly, making it much harder for them to escape once they entered the formation.


    Moreover, just a single Oceanic Bead could produce such an effect.


    If Ling Zixiao¡¯s health were to recover, and all thirty-six Oceanic Beads of his family were deployed, the effect of the ¡°Heavy Water Suppressing Technique¡± could likely directly suppress those at Foundation Establishment.


    Even Nascent Soul Immortals would be somewhat affected.


    It was akin to leveraging the Spirit Vein to activate the Oceanic Bead as a magical treasure.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, this is the current state and triple change of the great formation,¡± Master Mo handed the Array Plate and flags to Lu Changsheng, continuing, ¡°If Lu Daoist has no issues, I will return to report. As for the specific details and aspects of the great formation, with Ling Daoist here, there should be no need for excessive explanation on my part.¡±


    In his speech, he looked towards Ling Zixiao with a hint of regret.


    Through regular interaction, he knew Ling Zixiao¡¯s proficiency in formation was not much less than his own.


    However, due to health issues, Ling Zixiao¡¯s cultivation had declined greatly, scarcely able to maintain or fully operate the great formation, which was truly regrettable.


    ¡°Of course, there¡¯s no problem, Master Mo. You have worked hard these days on arranging and repairing the great formation for my Bi Lake Mountain. It is truly laborious,¡± Lu Changsheng spoke as he immediately produced a prepared gift.


    Although Master Mo had been invited to arrange the formation through the Qingyun Token, and all the materials were provided by his own family,


    it was nonetheless a task that took over a year, during which he not only repaired the formation but also arranged for an Earthfire Formation to be set up in the Alchemy Chamber, Artifact Refinement Room, and Puppet Workshop, nurturing the fire vein.


    In such a case, it was only proper to show appreciation.


    Besides, it was good to be acquainted with such an Array Master and forge some connections.


    He then took out two more gift boxes for Master Mo¡¯s two disciples.


    Even though these two were still Energy Refining Cultivators and First Grade Array Masters, they also had potential and it was good to make a favorable impression.


    ¡°Lu Daoist is being too courteous. In these days of arranging the formation and exchanging insights with Ling Daoist, I have also benefited a lot,¡± Master Mo gladly accepted the gift without declining. ??????§à¦¢§¦? S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Many thanks, Lu Mountain Lord!¡±


    Seeing this, the two disciples politely accepted the gift boxes as well.


    ¡°In that case, Lu Daoist, Ling Daoist, I shall take my leave,¡± Master Mo bowed.


    ¡°Master Mo, travel safely.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened the mountain gate and politely escorted the guests out.


    Afterward, Master Mo released a Spirit Boat, taking his two disciples away.


    ¡°The three of you have also worked hard during this time.¡±


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng turned to the three Array Masters brought in by Lu Yuanding and spoke.


    He paid each of them in Spirit Stones and also gave them each two Second Rank Talismans.


    This wasn¡¯t because he had money to spare, but rather because the family was currently in the construction phase, and it was important to build a good reputation on such small matters.


    Later, if he wanted to find people for tasks, or to invite someone or recruit Guest Elders, it would be beneficial.


    ¡°Many thanks, Lu Mountain Lord!¡±


    ¡°Lu Mountain Lord, you are too kind,¡± said the three, although they were Array Masters, they appeared both polite and pleasantly surprised.


    After all, Lu Changsheng was not only a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator and a Talisman Master but had also singlehandedly eliminated three Foundation Establishers and now also had a deep connection with Qingyun Sect.


    In these circumstances, they naturally hoped to ingratiate themselves with Lu Changsheng and Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°My Bi Lake Mountain has just been built, and we are currently in desperate need of talent. If any of you have thoughts on the matter, you are welcome to serve as Guest Elders on my Bi Lake Mountain,¡± Lu Changsheng said after the pleasantries.


    Array Masters were in demand by every family,


    not only for the family¡¯s great formation but also in many other places where formation was needed.


    Even though the skills of the three were quite ordinary, merely top-class Array Masters, they were still sufficiently qualified to serve as Guest Elders.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, the three wished to decline,


    For their level in the Formation Path, they could serve as Guest Elders for many families.


    ¡°If the three of you serve as Guest Elders on my Bi Lake Mountain and contribute sufficiently, I have the Second Rank Formation Path inheritance and my own insights on the Formation Path to offer,¡± said Ling Zixiao indifferently.


    The three of them immediately looked conflicted.


    Over the year, they had witnessed Ling Zixiao¡¯s level in formation,


    and if they could receive the Second Rank Formation Path inheritance and guidance from Ling Zixiao, perhaps their formation abilities could advance further.


    Eventually, two of them were tempted and expressed willingness to serve as Guest Elders on Bi Lake Mountain.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng signed a Spiritual Contract with the two.


    The two would serve Bi Lake Villa, maintaining the family¡¯s great formation regularly and teaching formation knowledge to the Lu Family.


    Lu Changsheng provided a basic compensation of sixty Spirit Stones per month,


    and for tasks like arranging formations, they would receive additional remuneration.


    After settling the matter, Lu Changsheng explained the situation of the two to Lu Miaoyun, asking her to rearrange accommodations for them at Bi Lake Villa.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, does the family¡¯s great formation require any further changes going forward?¡± Lu Changsheng inquired as he turned to Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Lu Lang, rest assured, the great formation¡¯s situation is already completely secure. The only issue is that harnessing the water veins and lake water for the full operation of the formation will affect the ecology of Bi Shui Lake.¡±

 Chapter 469: Family Great Formation Completed, Planting Trees! (3)

    ¡°However, once I¡¯ve arranged all thirty-six Oceanic Beads into a formation, this problem will naturally be resolved.¡±


    Ling Zixiao spoke.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, thank you for your hard work.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said warmly, holding Ling Zixiao¡¯s delicate, white hand.


    ¡°Lu Lang need not be so formal, as a member of the family, I should do my part for the family.¡±


    Ling Zixiao replied with a gentle smile.


    She had known Lu Changsheng for three and a half years.


    During those three and a half years, she had not completely fallen in love with Lu Changsheng, but her feelings had grown considerably.


    Especially in this past year, due to serious injuries, Lu Changsheng gave her the most company and attention.


    And every half month, Lu Miaoge would come to treat her, nurturing her meridians and Dantian.


    She wouldn¡¯t speak too much about these things, but she kept all of them in her heart.


    Since Lu Changsheng was willing to offer genuine feelings, she was naturally prepared to respond in kind, heart for heart.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, you should have a formation to hide a Third Rank Spirit Plant on you, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked Ling Zixiao.


    Now that the family¡¯s Great Formation was completely set up, he was also preparing to plant the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    ¡°Third Rank Spirit Plant!?¡±


    Hearing this, Ling Zixiao was somewhat surprised.


    It should be known that Third Rank Spirit Plants, also known as Heavenly Spirit Plants, were extremely precious and rare.


    Apart from some Secret Realms or Immortal Sects, few powers cultivated Third Rank Spirit Plants.


    First of all, such Spirit Plants were rare and not easy to come by; to transplant them to one¡¯s own home was very difficult.


    Even if you managed to transplant them, if the soil or environment was unsuitable, there was a risk of causing the plant to die, thus wasting heaven¡¯s gift.


    Another point was that they were difficult to cultivate!


    Third Rank Spirit Plants needed to be at least planted on a Second Grade Spirit Vein.


    The amount of Spiritual Energy they required was no less than what a Foundation Establishment Cultivator needed for cultivation.


    To cultivate them properly, it was best to plant them on a Third Grade Spirit Vein.


    ¡°Will you be planting the Third Rank Spirit Plant here, my Lord?¡±


    ¡°Now on Bi Lake Mountain, only Bi Yun Peak is a Second Grade Spirit Vein¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao didn¡¯t question how Lu Changsheng got a Third Rank Spirit Plant.


    After all, in her eyes, Lu Changsheng was extremely mysterious, and having a Third Rank Spirit Plant was plausible.


    But through their time together, she knew that Lu Changsheng¡¯s knowledge of the Cultivation World was limited, and she worried that he might not be aware of these things. £Ò?¦­??????s


    ¡°I¡¯ve always reserved a section at the back cliff of Lingcui Cliff for planting this Spirit Plant.¡±


    ¡°With the conditions at Lingcui Cliff, it is barely sufficient for cultivating the plant.¡±


    ¡°As for plans for Bi Yun Peak, I will arrange that later,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    He intended to plant the Mount Sumeru Tree King on Bi Yun Peak.


    Furthermore, he, Ling Zixiao, and Lu Miaoge would also need to cultivate on Bi Yun Peak in the future.


    If he were to plant both the Luminous Treasure Tree and the Mount Sumeru Tree King on Bi Yun Peak, it would severely affect the Spiritual Energy balance of the peak.


    As for planting the Luminous Treasure Tree at Lingcui Cliff, he had asked Zhao Qingqing previously, who said that while growth might be somewhat affected, normally there should be no significant problems.


    ¡°If the Spirit Plant is not too big, and you simply wish to conceal it and isolate its aura, I have a set of ¡®The Celestial Canopy Formation¡¯ that should do,¡± Ling Zixiao said after some thought.


    Lu Changsheng considered this and said, ¡°It¡¯s not very large, but it¡¯s not small either.¡±


    Soon after, the two arrived at Lingcui Cliff.


    ¡°Greetings, Mountain Master, greetings, Lady!¡±


    ¡°Father, Aunt Ling!¡±


    The Cultivators and children on Lingcui Cliff immediately paid their respects upon seeing Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao.


    Because Lu Changsheng disliked the term ¡®elder ancestor¡¯ and everyone in the family was not old,


    the family Cultivators called him Mountain Master, while they referred to Ling Zixiao and Lu Miaoge, the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators, as Ladies.


    Similarly, some concubines also addressed Ling Zixiao and Lu Miaoge in this manner.


    Only Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Qu Zhenzhen, who were relatively close, referred to them as sisters.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in acknowledgement and proceeded to the Lingtian District he had reserved with Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Is this where you intend to plant the Third Rank Spirit Plant, my Lord?¡±


    Ling Zixiao inquired, looking at Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°That¡¯s right.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª¡±


    Ling Zixiao nodded and tapped her Storage Bag with her palm. An Array Plate appeared, and numerous array flags scattered out, as she began to form the needed spell and set up the formation.


    The ¡®Celestial Canopy Formation,¡¯ being a simplified formation with both an array plate and array flags, was completed in a short time.


    She activated the formation, filling the surrounding area with a faint white glow, concealing the sector from view.


    ¡°Retrieve it.¡±


    Observing the formation, Lu Changsheng took the Profound Origin Bead from his Dantian, then with a subtle nudge of his Mental Spirit, he extracted the Luminous Treasure Tree from the System Space.


    As mana flowed from within the Profound Origin Bead, a tree nearly ten feet tall and as thick as a water tank, devoid of leaves, with cracked and coarse bark, but shimmering with a vivacious blue-gold hue, appeared.


    It was indeed the Luminous Treasure Tree!


    The whole tree looked somewhat unattractive, making it difficult for one to associate it with a Third Rank Spirit Plant.


    In fact, it appeared more like a long, massive rock.


    However, the roots of the tree shone with blue-gold light, brimming with a rich vitality, revealing the tree¡¯s extraordinary nature. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°This is my Third Rank Spirit Plant, the Luminous Treasure Tree, which has been well-preserved within a treasure of Cave Heaven,¡± explained Lu Changsheng.


    Although he knew the general appearance of the Luminous Treasure Tree through the System Space, seeing the actual tree in front of him, he still felt it was somewhat ugly.


    He thought to himself, wondering if Lu Miaoyun and the others, who would cultivate the Heavenly Longevity Technique, might find it unappealing.


    ¡°The Luminous Treasure Tree? A treasure of Cave Heaven?¡±


    Ling Zixiao turned to glance at Lu Changsheng, feeling an even deeper veil of mystery enveloping him.


    Not only did he possess such a precious and rare Third Rank Spirit Plant,


    but he also had a legendary treasure of Cave Heaven that could directly store such Spirit Plants.

 Chapter 470: Family Great Formation Completed, Planting Trees! (4)

    She looked towards the Luminous Treasure Tree, measuring it up and saying, ¡°This is the first time your servant has seen such a lively Third Rank Spirit Plant.¡±


    ¡°This Luminous Treasure Tree, every thirty years, will condense Luminous Sweet Dew at its roots.¡±


    ¡°This Sweet Dew, when used to wipe the eyes, can clear and brighten the vision, and also enhance spirit-eye-related Techniques and Divine Skills.¡±


    ¡°Zi Xiao, as an Array Master, you can use this Sweet Dew in the future to wipe your eyes.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    In the midst of talking, he took out a Magical Sword and began to dig a large hole on the spot to plant the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    Afterward, he took out several jars of Spiritual Liquid he had prepared earlier and watered the Luminous Treasure Tree with it.


    ¡°Spiritual Liquid to enhance spirit-eye-related Techniques?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, upon hearing this, looked at the Luminous Treasure Tree with a renewed interest.


    As an Array Master, she was already cultivating pupil Techniques.


    If she could enhance the effectiveness of her pupil Techniques, it would be of considerable help in battle, formations, and other areas.


    She said with a twinkle in her eye, ¡°Then I must thank my lord.¡±


    ¡°Between you and me, there¡¯s no need for thanks.¡±


    ¡°However, this Spiritual Liquid will take thirty years to condense; we have quite a wait ahead of us.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a laugh.


    He then handed a Jade Slip to Ling Zixiao, ¡°Zi Xiao, take a look at this Cultivation Technique.¡±


    This Heavenly Longevity Technique, he had read many times, but he thought of teaching it to Lu Miaoyun and others, so he decided to let Ling Zixiao have a look as well.


    After all, through their long acquaintance, he had to admit that Ling Zixiao¡¯s comprehension was higher than his own.


    ¡°Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique?¡±


    Upon seeing this Cultivation Technique, Ling Zixiao¡¯s beautiful eyes widened in surprise and she spoke to Lu Changsheng, ¡°My lord, are you preparing for someone to cultivate the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique with this Luminous Treasure Tree?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Zi Xiao, you know of this Cultivation Technique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing that Ling Zixiao glanced briefly at the technique, was a bit surprised as he spoke.


    ¡°Someone once traded me this Cultivation Technique for a set of formations, so I happen to know of it,¡± Ling Zixiao nodded and said.


    ¡°I see,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this.


    He had originally thought the effectiveness of this Cultivation Technique was quite rare, but it turned out that Ling Zixiao had a copy of it as well.


    He did not mind too much and spoke out, ¡°Miaoyun, Huanhuan, Zhenzhen, they all have average Spiritual Root Talent, and it will be very difficult for them to achieve Foundation Establishment in the future.¡± ???§°§£§§?


    ¡°So, I¡¯ve thought about having them practice this Technique, so that in the future they might have the prospect of reaching Foundation Establishment and Core Formation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and let it out gently, his tone reflective as he spoke.


    Upon obtaining the ¡®Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique,¡¯ his first thought was of his wives and children at home.


    Even though he had been cultivating for many years and knew that, despite having a system, he could not lift everyone up, he would still follow his original intention and help as much as he could.


    Ling Zixiao was caught off guard by this sentiment.


    In the Cultivation World, she had become accustomed to the warmth and coldness of human relationships and had experienced lots of deceit and manipulation.


    Lu Changsheng was the most peculiar person she had encountered.


    Clearly a peerless talent with unmatched brilliance who, if he cultivated diligently, could expect to follow the Great Dao.


    Yet, he lived like a mortal, surrounded by a bevy of wives and a house full of children, spending a lot of time on his family.


    She had seen cultivators like Lu Changsheng before, surrounded by many wives.


    But such cultivators often regarded their wives as tools, playthings, or cauldrons.


    Never before had she seen someone like Lu Changsheng, who treated each person so earnestly, full of optimism and human warmth.


    But now, Lu Changsheng was even considering his wives¡¯ Spiritual Root Talent, thinking of helping them to achieve Foundation Establishment and Core Formation.


    At this moment, she found herself at a loss for words to describe Lu Changsheng.


    You could say he was foolishly devoted, but he had numerous wives.


    You could say he was heartless, yet he spent so much time on his wives and children.


    He even considered the future prospects of Foundation Establishment and Core Formation for his wives who had little hope of achieving such stages.


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s emotions churned as she thought about how Lu Changsheng had treated her.


    Even though she knew Lu Changsheng¡¯s decision to become dao partners with her was full of ulterior motives, after more than three years of genuine exchange of feelings, she indeed reciprocated with sincerity.


    ¡°My lord, who do you plan to have practice this Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique first?¡± Ling Zixiao asked softly, looking at Lu Changsheng.


    She had looked over the Technique and knew that its practice required a heavenly and earthy Spirit Plant.


    And right now, Lu Changsheng only had one such Spirit Plant.


    ¡°Miaoyun,¡± he said.


    ¡°Miaoyun is actually of a weaker disposition, it¡¯s just that as the legitimate wife of the family, she has always been trying hard to fulfill her role.¡±


    ¡°She is concerned about everything day-to-day because she feels pressured and lacks a sense of security.¡±


    ¡°Over the years, the family has always been managed by Miaoyun, so I thought of giving her this Luminous Treasure Tree for her to cultivate, to spare her the constant worry,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a slight sigh. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    There was only one Spirit Plant available at present, allowing only one person to practice.


    It was not an easy choice for him to make.


    But if he had to choose, after much consideration, he decided to give it to Lu Miaoyun.


    ¡°If Miaoyun has this Luminous Treasure Tree and practices the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, it¡¯s not impossible for her to achieve Foundation Establishment, not to mention Core Formation,¡± he said.


    ¡°Moreover, with this Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, one can live up to three hundred years upon reaching Foundation Establishment. With your talent, my lord, it seems likely you will achieve Core Formation within a hundred years.¡±


    ¡°Then, you can naturally elevate the Spirit Vein and cultivate this Luminous Treasure Tree properly, making Miaoyun¡¯s prospects of reaching Core Formation hopeful,¡± Ling Zixiao nodded and smiled as she spoke.


    The pace of practicing the Heavenly Longevity Technique is related to the growth of the Spirit Plant.


    To make a Third Rank Spirit Plant grow quickly, naturally, a Third Rank Spirit Vein with abundant Spiritual Energy is needed.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what I also thought,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Then he and Ling Zixiao left the formation, indicating that he had set up an array in the Lingtian District behind the cliff and that no member of the family should approach.

 Chapter 471: Family Great Formation Completed, Planting Trees! (5)

    ¡°Yes, Mountain Master!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Father!¡±


    Upon hearing these words, everyone responded respectfully.


    After leaving Lingcui Cliff, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family Mansion and found Lu Miaoyun. He took out a Technique Jade Slip and said, ¡°Yun¡¯er, spend some time comprehending this cultivation technique.¡±


    ¡°If there is anything you¡¯re puzzled about or don¡¯t understand, come and ask me and Zi Xiao.¡±


    Lu Changsheng handed over the Heavenly Longevity Technique to Lu Miaoyun and spoke out loud.


    ¡°A cultivation technique?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun, upon hearing this, was somewhat surprised but still nodded and replied, ¡°Yes, husband.¡±


    Then she inspected the Technique Jade Slip.


    After a moment, her face showed surprise, and in a daze, she said, ¡°Husband, this cultivation technique¡­¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, before venturing outside, I obtained a Third Rank Spirit Plant, which I¡¯ve planted on the cliff behind Lingcui Cliff.¡±


    ¡°Once you¡¯ve comprehended this technique, you can go to the back cliff and refine the Spirit Plant into a ¡®Life-bound Spiritual Root.¡¯ That way, you can attempt Foundation Establishment and even Core Formation in the future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently pinched his wife¡¯s fair and beautiful cheeks and said soothingly with a smile.


    Owing to Lu Miaoyun and others¡¯ consumption of beautifying elixirs, their appearance still looked like that of someone in their late twenties.


    ¡°A Third Rank Spirit Plant.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun bit her lip and said softly, ¡°Husband, there¡¯s only one Spirit Plant at home. This technique could be given to Huanhuan sister, or Zhenzhen, and Xi Yue for their cultivation¡­¡±


    ¡°I told you to cultivate it, so be obedient and focus on your cultivation.¡±


    ¡°I will naturally have arrangements for Huanhuan and Zhenzhen later on.¡±


    Lu Changsheng commanded, his tone leaving no room for doubt.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll listen to my husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun, hearing this, showed a smiling face and responded obediently.


    ¡°That¡¯s the spirit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng kissed his wife¡¯s cheek and laughed.


    He thought about it and mentioned the matter to Lu Miaohuan and Qu Zhenzhen.


    After all, he believed in not the scarcity but the inequality of possessions.


    He felt it was better to explain proactively to avoid any unhappiness later on from his wife.


    Lu Miaohuan, when she heard this, had no objections. She had seen all that Lu Miaoyun had done over the years and greatly approved of her younger sister. ?????N?§£?S?


    Moreover, practicing the Heavenly Longevity Technique meant not being able to stray too far from the Spirit Plant, making it impossible to leave Bi Lake Mountain.


    After the family stabilized, she still intended to visit the Jinyang Sect in Yue Country with Lu Changsheng to see their son.


    As for Qu Zhenzhen, she was indifferent, believing it only natural for Lu Changsheng to give the Technique Jade Slip to Lu Miaoyun.


    Among the wives at home, she could say she was the most carefree, never competing for anything and always being pampered.


    After making this clear, Lu Changsheng thought of the Mount Sumeru Tree King in his System Space.


    ¡°The Mount Sumeru Tree King is a Third Rank Demon King. Hiding its aura won¡¯t be simple with ordinary formations.¡±


    ¡°Given Zi Xiao¡¯s current condition, it¡¯s best not to set up a Great Formation just yet. I¡¯ll wait until I¡¯ve refined the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, improved Zi Xiao¡¯s health somewhat, and have the formations ready before releasing the Mount Sumeru Tree King.¡±


    After pondering for a moment, Lu Changsheng made up his mind.


    ¡­.


    Half a year later.


    Changsheng Hall, within the closed-door cultivation cave.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s form was seated cross-legged, with a thunderous rumble resounding within him, emanating a surge of terrifying aura.


    This aura filled the entire cave, causing Lu Changsheng¡¯s body to tremble slightly, as if a tiny boat in the ocean about to be capsized by the huge waves.


    ¡°Clang, clang, clang¡ª¡±


    The mana and spiritual light surged and tumbled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest, causing his face to show a look of pain.


    He was undergoing the final step of fusing the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi into his Life-bound Treasured Bone!


    As the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi was about to transform into his Life-bound Treasured Bone, Lu Changsheng¡¯s ribcage seemed to be forged by countless divine craftsmen, resounding with sonorous sounds.


    Spiritual energy rushed wildly into his ribcage at that moment.


    Lu Changsheng also extracted several Spirit Stones and Elixir Medicines, swallowing them to stimulate the fusion of the Life-bound Treasured Bone.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Time was indiscernible, but eventually, his chest suddenly grew hot, shining with dazzling brilliance, bursting forth with a terrifying fluctuation of aura.


    This terrifying force was felt by Xi Yue and Ling Zixiao inside Changsheng Hall, and many people on Bi Yun Peak sensed this aura at that moment as well.


    ¡°Huff, huff, huff¡ª¡±


    Above Changsheng Hall, clouds and mist tumbled and surged, even forming a small vortex of spiritual energy in sync with the rise and fall of Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest.


    ¡°What¡¯s happening with Changsheng?¡±


    ¡°Such a terrifying aura!¡±


    Ling Zixiao and Xi Yue both looked towards Lu Changsheng¡¯s closed-door cultivation cave, unsure of the situation inside.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°A vortex of spiritual energy¡ªcould it be that someone is attempting Foundation Establishment?¡±


    ¡°I previously saw Lady Miaoge¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, which was clearly much larger than this.¡±


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    People on Bi Yun Peak were all confused, not understanding the commotion happening at home.


    Lu Changsheng was unaware of the disturbance he was causing.


    At the moment, his chest was heaving, and his Life-bound Treasured Bone was gradually taking shape, shining like a bright sun, brilliantly luminous.


    As the divine power from the Life-bound Treasured Bone ebbed and flowed, strands of nine-colored radiance moved through his body, making him acutely aware of a mysterious and profound power awakening within him.


    Above his ribcage, densely packed, complex, and mysterious runes emerged, like inscriptions from a heavenly book.


    This was Divine Skill!


    Innate Divine Ability!


    Energy Refining Cultivators and Foundation Establishment Cultivators could only practice techniques.


    Only Nascent Soul Immortals began to comprehend and master Divine Skills!


    And at this moment, with the aid of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art and the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, Lu Changsheng, still in the Foundation Establishment Stage, began to grasp Divine Skills!


    Not just any Divine Skills, but Nine Great Divine Abilities!

 Chapter 472: Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, Beast Calamity!

    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    Inside the seclusion chamber, Lu Changsheng¡¯s breastbone emitted light continuously, with tadpole-like symbols and bone inscriptions intertwining, deducing, and blooming.


    As the Life-bound Treasured Bone took shape, Lu Changsheng¡¯s blood surged, and mana boiled and surged.


    Every inch of skin, every slice of flesh, bone, sinew, Dantian, and even his Dao Foundation seemed to be baptized.


    He sat cross-legged, his eyes tightly closed, his body enveloped in nine-colored radiant light, intense and boundless, feeling as if soaking in a hot spring, utterly comfortable, quietly experiencing the mystic baptism.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    Time passed, and at some point, the checkpoint of Lu Changsheng¡¯s Fourth Level of Foundation Establishment started to loosen.


    The Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture began to circulate, and the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi seeped out through his body, swirling around him, sharp, domineering, and elegant.


    ¡°Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh¡ª¡±


    Under the immense external spiritual pressure, copious amounts of nature¡¯s spiritual energy converged in his Dantian, continuously being refined into liquid mana.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    When the liquid mana reached four hundred drops, Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation straightforwardly broke through from the Fourth to the Fifth Level of Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that fusing with the Life-bound Treasured Bone could also lead to a breakthrough in realm.¡±


    ¡°No, it was because I fused the heavenly Spiritual Treasure into my Life-bound Treasured Bone that my flesh, mana, and Divine Sense were all baptized and enhanced.¡±


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for my recent breakthrough to the Sixth Level of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, I might have even broken through that as well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face revealed a smile, his eyes fiery and profound as he murmured to himself.


    He could clearly feel that not only his cultivation realm had broken through, but his physical body and Divine Sense were all enhanced.


    The progress of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art had dramatically improved by a large margin.


    Meanwhile, his Divine Sense had nearly increased from the original two hundred and thirty zhang to about two hundred and eighty zhang.


    This level of Divine Sense was almost at the limit of the Foundation Establishment peak.


    Lu Changsheng did not think further, closing his eyes again, quietly sensing the changes in the Life-bound Treasured Bone in his chest.


    Time passed by.


    Three days later, the divine light in Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest gradually retracted, and the brilliant light flowing through his body began to dim.


    ¡°Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi, since it¡¯s like this, this Life-bound Treasured Bone shall be named the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, which were brilliant like stars, and lightly caressed the Treasured Bone in his chest, only feeling it brimming with a turbulent and surging power. ???¨®¦¢¨ºs


    Even he himself felt a bit apprehensive in the face of this terrifying power.


    ¡°Nine Treasures Ruyi¡ªEssence, Qi, Spirit!¡±


    Lu Changsheng attempted to activate the three major Divine Abilities within the Life-bound Treasured Bone.


    In an instant, the runes on his breastbone interwove, bursting forth with dazzling light. Inside Lu Changsheng, his blood, mana, and Divine Sense roared like a tsunami.


    A one-fold increase!


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    A three-fold increase!


    An endless rush of intense vital energy exploded within Lu Changsheng, his muscles bulging to almost another size, his bones ¡®cracking¡¯ noisily. He seemed like a volcano erupting, his aura ascending step by step.


    Within his Dantian, the Seven Luminaries Mana flowed unrestrained like a breached river, filling the meridians and Dantian, emitting a terrifying spiritual pressure, almost surpassing the peak of Foundation Establishment.


    At that moment, the Profound Origin Bead within him also vibrated crazily, and the effect of its enhancement began to weaken continuously.


    Four-fold increase!


    Five-fold increase!


    As the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone continued to be activated, Lu Changsheng¡¯s body was enveloped in a radiance resembling a dazzling sun, dense runes emerging on his skin.


    ¡°Is this the power of Divine Skills!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng marveled, feeling that at this moment, he was brimming with strength, invincible in the world.


    Not just his physical body and mana.


    His Divine Sense too, at this moment, was like a vast ocean, as if he could see everything at Bi Yun Peak in a single glance.


    Yet he could distinctly feel that his physical body, meridians, Dantian, and spirit were all under strain.


    He immediately stopped the Divine Abilities of the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, and the surrounding spiritual pressure receded like a tide, leaving Lu Changsheng feeling weak all over, hollow.


    ¡°With my current physical body and meridians¡¯ capacity, under normal conditions, an increase by two or three times is about right.¡±


    ¡°If the increase is too much, it will impose a burden on myself. If pushed to the limit for a while, I fear my body, meridians, and Dantian might break.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and exhaled for a long duration.


    He realized that using the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone and its impacts were related to his physical body and the cultivation level of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique.


    ¡°However, a two or three times increase is sufficient. In this state, with the Profound Origin Bead¡¯s enhancement still in effect, facing a False Core should not be a problem.¡±


    ¡°Plus, as long as the mana and Divine Sense are boosted, my proficiency in talisman formations will also rise to a new level!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mouth curved upward, revealing a smile.


    With the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, he was confident in slaughtering those at Foundation Establishment as easily as slaughtering chickens.


    To kill a False Core Immortal, that shouldn¡¯t be too difficult either.


    As for a Nascent Soul Immortal, if he used all his methods, while he didn¡¯t claim he could slay one, he certainly had the power to fight!


    Looking at the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone in front of his chest, Lu Changsheng¡¯s spirit moved again.


    ¡°Nine Treasures Ruyi¡ªSealing!¡±


    Lu Changsheng activated the Seventh Divine Ability of the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, the Sealing Divine Light, partially sealing his own physical body and mana.


    Instantly, dark golden light flowed over his breastbone, causing his entire body to look pale, his bones loose, and his muscles soft and flabby.


    The mana of the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment also regressed, falling to an unstable state of Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Hiss, this sensation is indeed uncomfortable.¡±


    ¡°Even entertaining ten women over night doesn¡¯t feel this weak.¡±


    After using the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone to seal part of his vitality and mana, Lu Changsheng felt uneasy throughout his body.


    It was like after he had depleted his lifespan and Origin Source energy to heal Ling Zixiao, leaving his spirit wilted.


    But upon checking with his Divine Sense, it really didn¡¯t look like he had a body refined to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.


    It seems this Innate Divine Ability has something to it.

 Chapter 473: Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, Beast Calamity! (2)

    ¡°Although the sealing state can be lifted at any time, encountering a sudden and unforeseen killing intent would still pose danger,¡±


    Lu Changsheng realized the downside of the Seal of Banishment right away.


    If he sealed away all of his physical strength, he would be vulnerable to dangers and his defenses could easily be broken through.


    Or in a rush to activate a mana shield, he wouldn¡¯t be able to bring its power to the pinnacle instantly.


    ¡°Under normal circumstances, there¡¯s no need to maintain the seal,¡±


    ¡°Moreover, the Seal of Banishment consumes mana.¡±


    With a thought, Lu Changsheng released himself from the state.


    He felt it was better to only seal himself when necessary; otherwise, it was indeed quite stifling to remain in that state continuously.


    After briefly experiencing the effects of the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, Lu Changsheng sat back down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and concentrated on consolidating his state.


    Half a month later, Lu Changsheng stood up and stepped out of his cave dwelling.


    ¡°My lord!¡±


    ¡°Changsheng!¡±


    Outside the cave, Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue saw Lu Changsheng emerge and immediately expressed their concern.


    ¡°Mm, Zixiao, Xi Yue, is there something wrong?¡± Lu Changsheng asked with some surprise upon seeing the two women waiting outside.


    ¡°My lord, previously there was quite a commotion, and I, together with Daoist Xiao, were worried that something unexpected might have happened, so we waited here,¡± Ling Zixiao said with a pale and graceful face, smiling gently.


    As she spoke, she sized up Lu Changsheng before her.


    Although there weren¡¯t any notable changes in Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance or aura,


    she could see that he was brimming with vitality, his eyes bright and spirited, clearly in excellent condition.


    ¡°Caused quite a commotion?¡±


    At these words, Lu Changsheng was taken aback, guessing it was due to him assimilating his Life-bound Treasured Bone.


    ¡°That¡¯s right¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s voice was clear and captivating as she recounted the events of that day.


    ¡°You had us worried. I was practicing a Divine Skill,¡±


    ¡°And just a few days ago, I finally mastered it, which is why there was a bit of a disturbance,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a light chuckle.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that assimilating his Life-bound Treasured Bone would cause such a major disturbance.


    At the time, he was completely absorbed in the process and didn¡¯t realize the extent of the commotion.


    This made him think how convenient it was to be at home.


    If he were outside or on Qingzhu Mountain, causing such a commotion would not be easy to explain and could attract trouble.


    ¡°A Divine Skill!?¡±


    Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue both displayed surprise and curiosity in their eyes upon hearing this.


    Spells are divided into primary, intermediate, and advanced levels.


    Above advanced spells are Divine Skills!


    Divine Skills can only be cultivated and mastered by Nascent Soul Immortals!


    Foundation Establishment Cultivators like them simply cannot practice Divine Skills.


    Unless one is extraordinarily gifted, born with innate Divine Skills!


    But such innate Divine Skills are exceedingly rare, countless times rarer than Spiritual Bodies.


    Moreover, they are more often encountered among Demon Beasts. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Some Demon Beasts with noble bloodlines, once their cultivation matures, might awaken some kind of innate Divine Skill.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s claim to have cultivated a Divine Skill left the two women incredibly astonished.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Zixiao, this Divine Skill has a healing effect. Come, let¡¯s see if it can help your meridians and Dantian,¡±


    Without elaborating further, Lu Changsheng spoke to Ling Zixiao.


    He wanted to try using the fifth Divine Skill of the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone to treat Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°A healing effect?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Ling Zixiao¡¯s heart trembled.


    She hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng¡¯s first use of his cultivated Divine Skill to be for treating her meridians and Dantian.


    This made her wonder if Lu Changsheng cultivated this Divine Skill specifically for her.


    It wasn¡¯t that she was vain,


    but it was entirely in Lu Changsheng¡¯s character to do something like this, in her view.


    Besides, as far as she knew, most Cultivators practiced offensive or protective Divine Skills,


    unless their Cultivation Technique included it, or they were a Pharmacist or Healer. Very few practiced healing Technique or Divine Skills.


    After all, every Technique or Divine Skill required time and energy to practice.


    And as a Sword Cultivator, Lu Changsheng¡¯s spontaneous cultivation of a healing Divine Skill truly made her think of this possibility to the exclusion of others. ??¦­??¦¥?


    ¡°Come, Xi Yue, you take a look too.¡±


    Lu Changsheng led the two women back into the cave, with Ling Zixiao lying down on a white jade soft bed.


    ¡°Zixiao, relax.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Ling Zixiao on the bed, her face graceful and figure voluptuously elegant, and spoke in a gentle tone.


    Then he took a deep breath, activated his Life-bound Treasured Bone, and a dazzling and sacred light of life burst forth from his chest, enveloping Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    Ling Zixiao felt as if she was immersed in the fountain of life, her whole body tingling. Her withered and damaged meridians and Dantian seemed to be nourished by the life force as if receiving sustenance from the womb.


    ¡°Chah!¡±


    Seeing the results, Lu Changsheng pushed the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone to its limit.


    His chest radiated endless brilliant light, and one mysterious and magnificent rune after another emerged, interweaving and blooming, containing an indescribable secret force that entered Ling Zixiao¡¯s body.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue, watching from the side, showed a look of astonishment on her strikingly beautiful face.


    Although she had never observed a Divine Skill up close,


    through the radiant Spiritual Light and mysterious, profound runes that seemed to contain the essence of the Great Dao, she knew Lu Changsheng¡¯s Divine Skill was extraordinary.


    Lu Changsheng vigorously operated the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, mana flowing like water from his body, furiously draining away.


    Moments later, most of his mana had been consumed, and he even began to feel a touch of exhaustion.


    The fifth Divine Skill of the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone refined the user¡¯s body into a divine medicine, consuming not only mana but also the origin energy.


    Under the Healing Divine Light, Ling Zixiao¡¯s body was suffused with auspicious light, and visible to the naked eye, her pale face gained a bit more color.


    The treatment wasn¡¯t simply focusing on her meridians and Dantian.


    It also nourished her body, blood, hidden injuries, and everything else in the process.

 Chapter 474: Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, Beast Calamity! (3)

    ¡°Phew!¡±


    After half a quarter of an hour, Lu Changsheng had nearly depleted his mana, and he ceased using the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone. He exhaled fatigue


    He looked at Ling Zixiao with concern and asked, ¡°Zixiao, how do you feel?¡±


    ¡°The congestion in my meridians and dantian has noticeably eased, and I feel much more relaxed and comfortable.¡±


    ¡°At this rate, it¡¯s estimated that it will only take three to five years for the condition of my meridians and dantian to be resolved,¡± said Ling Zixiao with a tender smile, pressing her lips together lightly.


    She had been severely injured before and was kept alive by Lu Miaoge¡¯s Taiyi True Water.


    Even with the intervention from Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng, it was expected to take more than ten years to fully recover.


    However, after Lu Changsheng¡¯s recent treatment, she felt an immediate improvement.


    She estimated that in just three to five years, she could restore her withered meridians and dantian and return to cultivation.


    Sitting up, she embraced Lu Changsheng with tenderness in her eyes and said softly, ¡°Lu Lang, you have worked hard.¡±


    ¡°Haha, as long as it¡¯s effective, that¡¯s good,¡± Lu Changsheng responded with a smile upon hearing her words.


    He had genuinely worried that the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone might not resolve the issues with Ling Zixiao¡¯s meridians and dantian.


    After all, problems with meridians and dantian have always been a major concern in the Cultivation World.


    Suddenly, the three of them chatted idly about household matters, and Lu Changsheng inquired about Ling Zixiao¡¯s family¡¯s recent situation.


    Although he had not been in seclusion for half a year, he still had not left his retreat in the past few months.


    Ling Zixiao informed Lu Changsheng that there were no issues with her family, only that the Zheng Family and Xu Family had formed a marriage alliance not long ago, and her family had sent gifts over. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, a major incident had occurred in the Imperial Spirit Sect¡¯s Domain.


    ¡°What kind of major incident?¡± inquired Lu Changsheng, curious.


    ¡°A beast calamity that occurs only once in a hundred years erupted in the Imperial Spirit Sect, and it is rumored that a Core Formation ancestor perished during this calamity,¡± Ling Zixiao disclosed.


    ¡°A Core Formation ancestor perished?¡± Lu Changsheng exclaimed in surprise.


    The Imperial Spirit Sect was situated close to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, bordering Azure Phoenix Immortal City, and it served as a strategic point for fending off beast tides.


    These beast tides came every few years, or sometimes decades, and many cultivators would deliberately go to them.


    While dangerous, these tides represented a mix of risk and opportunity, offering the chance to hunt numerous rare demon beasts and even obtain second-rank special monster cores for crafting Foundation Establishment Elixirs.


    However, the fact that a beast tide resulted in the death of a Core Formation ancestor from the Imperial Spirit Sect was truly alarming.


    The Imperial Spirit Sect was renowned for beast taming, daring to establish marketplace strongholds at many junctions of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, and naturally had methods for dealing with demon beasts.


    ¡°Hmm, but I¡¯m not very clear about the specifics,¡± Ling Zixiao added softly, shaking her head.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that it was a Demonic Path Cultivator colluding with a Demon King who set an ambush, which led to the death of the Imperial Spirit Sect¡¯s Core Formation ancestor,¡± Xiao Xiyue chimed in.


    Although she was stationed at Bi Lake Mountain, she still had channels to information from the Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°Will this beast tide affect Azure Phoenix Immortal City?¡± Lu Changsheng asked.


    The boundaries of the Imperial Spirit Sect and Azure Phoenix Immortal City were adjacent, and given the severity of the beast tide, it could affect Azure Phoenix Immortal City, making him think of his friend Li Feiyu. ????????¦¥?


    Two years ago, he had written to Li Feiyu but had not yet received a reply, which made him worry about his friend¡¯s situation.


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to say, but this beast tide might well be called a beast calamity, so it¡¯s very likely Azure Phoenix Immortal City will be impacted,¡± Xiao Xiyue spoke softly.


    ¡°My husband, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Ling Zixiao noted Lu Changsheng¡¯s concerned expression and asked.


    ¡°Nothing much; I just have a good friend living in Azure Phoenix Immortal City,¡± Lu Changsheng sighed lightly.


    ¡°He makes his living by hunting demon beasts, so hearing about this event, I¡¯m somewhat concerned for him,¡± he continued.


    ¡°Feiyu has grown up roaming the world and isn¡¯t the kind to recklessly risk his life. He should be fine,¡± Xiao Xiyue reassured him, knowing Lu Changsheng was referring to Li Feiyu.


    ¡°I hope so,¡± Lu Changsheng agreed, nodding.


    Over the years, because correspondence was inconvenient, he had only exchanged a few letters.


    Li Feiyu hadn¡¯t mentioned any worries and indicated that he was doing well.


    In fact, in the last letter, he mentioned he had broken through to the Energy Refinement Late Stage.


    But Lu Changsheng could tell from this message that Li Feiyu must certainly have been risking his life, putting his head on the line to make such quick progress.


    Otherwise, how could he possibly have made such rapid advancement to the Energy Refinement Late Stage?


    Lu Changsheng did not linger on this topic and shifted the conversation to other matters, asking about the Spiritual Body and whether the two women had heard of the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body.


    ¡°The Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body?¡± Both women shook their heads, indicating they had not heard of this Spiritual Body.


    Lu Changsheng did not pursue the matter further.


    After a casual conversation, he left Changsheng Hall and went to the Lu Family Mansion to spend time with his other wives and children.


    During this time, he took an interest in the progress of Lu Miaoyun¡¯s Heavenly Longevity Technique.


    Lu Miaoyun had already comprehended the Heavenly Longevity Technique.


    The next step was to wash the Spirit Plant daily with Spiritual Power and vital essence to establish a connection.


    Once connected, the Spirit Plant could be refined into a ¡°Life-bound Spiritual Root,¡± which would initiate cultivation.


    This process was somewhat similar to Lu Changsheng¡¯s own infusion with the Life-bound Treasured Bone and was very time-consuming.


    Lu Miaoyun felt it would take a year or two to establish the connection.


    As for refining it into a Life-bound Spiritual Root, she was not sure.


    Lu Changsheng comforted her, advising her not to rush and to take things slowly.


    Subsequently, Lu Changsheng also checked on Bai Ling¡¯s situation.


    Bai Ling estimated that she would be able to convert all her mana into the Black Dragon Codex within a month.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng praised the young girl, and that evening, he rewarded her, Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and others for their efforts.

 Chapter 475: Azure Phoenix Immortal, The Twelve Capital Demon Gods Scripture!

    Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    Majestic and towering, the city walls resembled a sprawling dragon, with many cultivators standing by in full battle array.


    Outside the walls, wave after wave of black ¡®tides¡¯ could be seen relentlessly battering the Azure Phoenix Immortal City. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This was an army of demon beasts, forming a beast tide.


    These demon beasts were either flying in the sky or running on the ground, swarming out of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, charging toward the Immortal City fearlessly, as if welcoming death.


    Within the dark tides, one could occasionally see cultivators scurrying in panic, swallowed up by the masses.


    These were cultivators who had remained outside or had just returned from hunting demon beasts in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    On the walls of the Azure Phoenix Immortal City, cultivators stood in ranks, constantly casting techniques to attack the demon beasts outside.


    Above the Great Formation, the sacred and majestic phantom of an Azure Phoenix materialized.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    The Azure Phoenix spat thunderous flames, effortlessly sweeping through the beast horde, turning countless First Grade demon beasts into ash, and reducing many Second Rank demon beasts to charred corpses.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    Just then, a heaven-shaking roar erupted, creating a powerful sonic blast like a hurricane.


    Under this roar, all the demon beasts seemed to be inspired, while the human race cultivators all groaned simultaneously, feeling dizzy and nauseous, their blood churning, with some even falling to the ground.


    ¡°Not good, a Third Rank Demon King!¡±


    On the city wall, a man around thirty, with a heroic face, dressed in dark armor, and tall and robust build, grunted.


    He turned to an elder who had fallen to the ground beside him, helped him up, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Old Luo, are you alright?¡±


    ¡°Cough cough¡­ I¡¯m fine.¡±


    ¡°A Third Rank Demon King is truly terrifying. Despite such distance, and with The Celestial City Formation in between, a single roar has caused my spiritual power to become uncontrollable.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s still Li Feiyu who is impressive, not affected at all.¡±


    Referred to as Old Luo, the elder¡¯s face was slightly pale, with fresh blood oozing from his mouth, as he spoke.


    However, as soon as he finished speaking, he saw another mountain rushing towards the Immortal City from a different direction.


    It was a Golden Gigantic Ape holding up a mountain.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The Golden Gigantic Ape soared into the sky, its momentum terrifying, with the mountain top ablaze with roaring flames, like a fiery meteor, a falling sun fiercely smashing towards the Immortal City. ?a£Î?????¨§?


    ¡°Rumble¡ª¡±


    The rocks from the mountain crashed onto the Great Formation of the Azure Phoenix Immortal City¡¯s walls, creating huge noises and shaking the entire formation violently.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    Li Feiyu turned pale from the violent shaking, stumbled and struggled to stand firm.


    The elder beside him spit out a mouthful of blood even more so.


    Not only them, but all the Energy Refining Cultivators on the wall were in dire straits, with only the Foundation Establishment Cultivators barely managing to stabilize the situation.


    ¡°This¡­ Another Third Rank Demon King! Why is this beast tide so terrible, producing two Demon Kings!¡±


    The elder wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said with a pale face.


    ¡°No, there are three!¡±


    Li Feiyu looked up at the sky with a grim expression and said.


    The elder followed Li Feiyu¡¯s gaze and immediately saw a huge Purple Thunderbird in the clouds.


    ¡°Three Demon Kings, could it be¡­ Azure Phoenix Immortal City is about to fall!¡±


    In the elder¡¯s eyes, despair emerged.


    ¡°Screech!¡±


    Just then, within the Azure Phoenix Immortal City, a crisp and melodious screech sounded.


    Behold, rising from the Qing Luan Peak in the center of the Immortal City, a majestic and unrivaled cyan bird took off into the sky.


    Its wings extended, its feathers splendid, resplendent with flowing light, like a proud peacock, yet also like a noble phoenix, its body ablaze with cyan flames.


    ¡°A Third Rank Qing Luan, it¡¯s Azure Phoenix Immortal!¡±


    ¡°Greetings to the City Lord!¡±


    ¡°This is the number one Loose Cultivator of Jiang Country, Azure Phoenix Immortal!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been in Azure Phoenix Immortal City for twenty years, and it¡¯s my first time seeing the City Lord!¡±


    ¡°Azure Phoenix Immortal hasn¡¯t made a move in nearly a hundred years; I wonder if she can repel these three Demon Kings!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to say; that Golden Gigantic Ape is a Heavenly-Rank Bloodline Demon Beast, the Diamond Ape King, and that Purple Thunderbird in the sky is also a Heavenly-Rank Demon Beast, the Thundercloud Sparrow. In such circumstances¡­¡±


    ¡°Azure Phoenix Immortal¡¯s steed, the Qing Luan, is a Third Rank Demon King, and with the five hundred Azure Phoenix Dao Soldiers, she¡¯s undoubtedly the most powerful below the Nascent Soul. She will surely be able to repel the three Great Demons!¡±


    ¡°It is rumored that Azure Phoenix Immortal has not shown herself in recent years because she sustained severe injuries. She has been recuperating all these years¡­¡±


    Inside the Azure Phoenix Immortal City, as everyone witnessed this scene, they were all stirred up, their voices a buzz of discussion as they focused their gazes on the cyan phoenix in the sky.


    Upon the cyan phoenix stood a tall, curvaceous woman clad in radiant cyan and gold armor.


    She was incredibly beautiful, seemingly in her thirties, with brows sharp as swords, eyes vast as the sun, moon, and stars, a nose as refined as a prominent mountain, and lips as curved as a crescent moon bow.


    Her entire face was strikingly defined, giving off an indescribable sense of sharpness, majesty, and authority, akin to a high and mighty female war deity, commanding involuntary submission and worship at her feet.


    However, her cold solemnity and majesty combined with her lofty and graceful stature hidden beneath the cyan and gold armor, brought a unique beauty that was truly exceptional.


    Especially her eyes, which shone like suns, moons, and stars, round and elongated with upturned corners like water droplets, they captivated the soul with an alluring chill.


    Seeing Azure Phoenix Immortal, countless people¡¯s hearts raced with nervousness, excitement, and adoration.


    For they were seeing a legendary figure!


    Azure Phoenix Immortal, rising from a background of a loose cultivator, with no backing, attained True Elixir, challenged a cultivator in the Core Formation Late Stage while in the Initial Stage of Core Formation, became the number one Loose Cultivator of Jiang Country, and established the Azure Phoenix Immortal City as a sacred land for loose cultivators!


    For many cultivators, such a person was the stuff of legend!

 Chapter 476: Azure Phoenix Immortal, The Twelve Capital Demon Gods Scripture! (2)

    ¡°Kill!¡±


    The Azure Phoenix Immortal, tall and slender in stature, summoned a green-gold long halberd in her hand, akin to a female war deity, she burst forth from the Great Formation, charging towards the Diamond Ape King.


    Her entire body shone with divine splendor, even her hair strands seemed to be tinged with a pale golden luster beneath her armor.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The green-gold halberd slashed across, erupting with endless radiance, almost tearing the very fabric of the heavens and earth.


    ¡°Screech!¡±


    The Azure Phoenix Immortal¡¯s third rank Qing Luan, perched beneath her, also shrieked, its wings unfurled as the winds howled and the hurricane swiftly arose, accompanied by waves of azure flames, targeting the Diamond Ape King.


    ¡°Roar¡ª¡±


    Facing this onslaught, the Diamond Ape King roared towards the heavens, its fur shining brilliantly like an indestructible glaze of vajra, its fists, mountainous, hurtled towards the Azure Phoenix Immortal.


    From a distance, the third rank Demon Kings, the Thundercloud Sparrow and the Iron-Backed Kui Bear, also joined the fray.


    Simultaneously, from within the Azure Phoenix Immortal City, orderly ranks of luan birds ascended to the sky, covering it dome-like, stationed above the Immortal City, they formed a mysterious array, impressively powerful, radiating an intimidating spiritual pressure that bore an indescribable oppression.


    ¡°Everyone, please remain calm. Our Azure Phoenix Immortal City has the absolute capability to ensure everyone¡¯s safety¡­¡±


    ¡°Moving forward, please cooperate with our defense operations. In return for your contributions, early-stage Qi Refinement practitioners will receive one battle merit daily, mid-stage practitioners will receive three, and late-stage practitioners will get ten¡­¡±


    At this time, the person in charge within the Azure Phoenix Immortal City spoke, their voice spreading throughout the entire city, urging all to lend their strength to the defense.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain, Bi Yun Peak.


    A simple and spacious Alchemy Room.


    Lu Changsheng sat crossed-legged on a cushion, watching the crimson flames flicker beneath the pill furnace.


    He could smell waves of fragrance wafting out from the furnace; Lu Changsheng immediately struck the furnace with several spells, followed by a sweeping motion of his hand.


    The furnace lid blasted open. Hot waves tumbled and surged as a burst of light sprang forth from within the furnace.


    Lu Changsheng instantly took a jade bottle in hand, capturing the radiance inside.


    ¡°Not bad, eighteen pills in a single furnace run.¡±


    He looked at the elixir medicines in the jade bottle, his face showing satisfaction.


    Soon after, Lu Changsheng went to his own fish nursery, pinched a spell between his fingers, and seven Blackwater Dragon Fish and five Blackwater Dragon Serpents rose to the surface of the water. ??¦­??§§????


    ¡°Go!¡±


    Lu Changsheng fed the ¡®Spirit Nurturing Elixirs¡¯ from the porcelain jar.


    Then, with another gesture of his hands, he alternately cast the ¡®Spiritual Light Method¡¯ and ¡®Commanding Generals and Soldiers Method¡¯ over the twelve Dao Soldiers, nurturing their innate spirit and dragon nature to accelerate their growth.


    After completing this series of tasks, Lu Changsheng sighed, ¡°It¡¯s no wonder there are so few powers that breed Dao Soldiers.¡±


    ¡°This thing is not only expensive but also time-consuming. I find it troublesome with just twelve. How do those powers manage to raise hundreds of them?¡±


    Lu Changsheng lamented as he gazed at the Dao Soldiers in the lake.


    He planned to wait until Bai Ling broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage before letting Bai Ling raise the Blackwater Jiao Dragon Dao Soldiers.


    Since she practiced the Black Dragon Codex, once she formed her Dragon King Dao Foundation, she would have an enhanced effect on nurturing aquatic species, especially the Blackwater Jiao Dragon Dao Soldiers.


    After feeding his Dao Soldiers, Lu Changsheng took a quick tour of the fish nursery and then returned to the Lu Family Mansion to spend time with his wives and visit the son born by Xia Zhiyue.


    Even though the child benefited from Xia Zhiyue¡¯s ¡®Spirit Nurturing Physique,¡¯ he possessed only a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root.


    On this matter, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t overly concerned.


    With the advancement of his Spiritual Root to Second Grade, his pursuit of spiritual root potential had become much more indifferent.


    After all, whether it was Fifth Grade or Fourth Grade, they were almost the same, certainly not up to his own Second Grade.


    After having lunch with his wives, Lu Changsheng returned to Changsheng Hall to heal Ling Zixiao with the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone.


    At that moment, a system notification echoed in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    [Congratulations to the host on the breakthrough of thirty descendants to Martial Dao Innate, earning a bloodline effect: Increments in offspring propagation probability by 5%, plus one chance for a lucky draw!]


    ¡°Hm, thirty, huh.¡±


    Upon hearing the system notification, Lu Changsheng revealed a slight smile.


    After he finished treating Ling Zixiao, the two shared a tender moment before Lu Changsheng made his way to his private cultivation cavern.


    [Bloodline Effect: +25% Spiritual Root Probability, +20% Offspring Propagation]


    ¡°With such bloodline effects, it would be a pity not to have more children.¡±


    Lu Changsheng noted the effects listed under the bloodline section of his system panel, thinking to himself.


    Considering that he had only sired eight children in the last three years, he felt he had been too sluggish. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Currently, the family was still in a semi-seclusion state, with Ling Zixiao still recovering from serious injuries, and Xiao Xiyue stationed in Bi Lake Mountain, he couldn¡¯t very well go out philandering.


    Although White Jade Tower was an option, now was not a good time to visit.


    ¡°Still, there aren¡¯t many suitable maids left at home now. It¡¯s time to add a few more.¡±


    Lu Changsheng planned to visit White Jade Tower once things had stabilized at home and Ling Zixiao had mostly recovered.


    ¡°System, draw the lottery!¡±


    After a moment of wishful thinking, Lu Changsheng silently invoked the command in his mind.


    Suddenly, the system roulette emerged, gleaming with golden light.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the cultivation technique ¡°Twelve Capital Demon Spirit Art!¡±]


    [The reward has been distributed to the System Space, the host may check at any time]


    A radiant jade scroll pattern appeared, accompanied by the system notification sound.


    ¡°Another cultivation technique? And it¡¯s a demonic cultivation technique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng furrowed his brows as he saw the reward.


    He really didn¡¯t want to draw cultivation techniques from the lottery wheel anymore.


    Because he had so many cultivation techniques, drawing more had become impractical.


    The last lottery draw resulted in a cultivation technique, and this time, it was yet another cultivation technique.


    Moreover, by the name of it, it was a demonic cultivation technique.


    In Jiang Country where he resided, an orthodox force strictly struck down on the Demon Path.


    Under such circumstances, he couldn¡¯t possibly cultivate an excellent demonic cultivation technique if given one.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the cultivation technique inside the System Space.


    [Cultivation Technique: Twelve Capital Demon Spirit Art]


    [Grade: Orthodox Level]


    [Description: Contemplate on the twelve Capital Demon Spirits, gather demon thoughts, refine the body, mana, and spirit, and sacrifice to the twelve Capital Demon Spirits!]


    ¡°Contemplate on the twelve Capital Demon Spirits, refining body, mana, and spirit?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows twitched as he looked at the introduction of the cultivation technique in front of him.


    Currently, for his physical body, he had the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    For mana, he had the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture.


    But for spirit and divine sense, he only had the ¡°Purple Mansion Nourishing Spirit Art¡± given to him by Xiao Xiyue.


    Since the effects of this technique were average, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t cultivate it much.


    He had always wanted a more powerful spiritual cultivation technique that could give him a shortcut like the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique.


    ¡°I wonder if this Twelve Capital Demon Spirit Art contains such an advanced spiritual method.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the cultivation technique within the System Space, his mind slightly moved, and he activated it.


    Let¡¯s see if this cultivation technique could bring him some surprises.


    The next moment, the details, relevant content, and crucial points on how to practice the ¡°Twelve Capital Demon Spirit Art¡± surged into his mind like divine inspiration.


    ¡°The Twelve Capital Demon Spirit Art is one-third Qi Refinement, one-third Body Refinement, and four parts Spirit Refinement.¡±


    ¡°Once cultivated successfully, twelve Demon Spirits are refined within the body, each capable of reaching the same cultivation realm as the cultivator, and the twelve Demon Spirits can form the Twelve Capital Demon Evil Formation¡­¡±


    ¡°Hiss¡­ this cultivation technique is quite badass.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, digesting the cultivation technique in his mind.


    He couldn¡¯t help but marvel at the domineering power of this technique.


    It felt even more formidable than the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture that he was practicing.


    It not only cultivated spirit, Qi, and mana jointly.


    But also contained various formidable techniques and divine skills.


    For instance, contemplating the thoughts of heaven and earth demons, sacrificing twelve Demon Spirits¡ªonce the twelve demons reach minor accomplishment, one could basically be invincible at the same rank.


    If the twelve Demon Spirits reach major accomplishment, fighting beyond one¡¯s realm is not an issue at all.


    There¡¯s also the Life-bound Magic Treasure, the Capital Demon Evil Flag.


    Once the seventy-two Demon Evil Flags are raised, they are in no way inferior to the Seven Luminaries Star Sword Formation from the third layer of the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture.


    Beyond these main techniques, there are also ¡°Capital Demon Flame¡±, ¡°Capital Demon God,¡± ¡°Capital Demon God Dismantling Technique¡±, ¡°Capital Demon God Blood Ignition Escape Technique¡±¡­.


    ¡°Do demonic and heretical cultivation techniques usually come with more complementary techniques and divine skills?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered as he looked at the ¡°Twelve Capital Demon Spirit Art.¡±


    Of all the cultivation techniques he had obtained from the lottery.


    The one with the most included techniques was ¡°Yin Yang Harmony Technique.¡±


    Next would be this ¡°Twelve Capital Demon Spirit Art.¡±


    Although each layer of his Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture had its unique effects and complementary cultivation techniques, comparatively, there were fewer.


    ¡°Sigh, but no matter how powerful, it¡¯s useless.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t abandon the Seven Luminaries to switch to cultivating this demonic technique.¡±


    ¡°I can only wait till I reach Nascent Soul Stage, then see which family member has the talent for the Demon Path, and pass this technique on.¡±


    ¡°For now, the useful parts of this cultivation technique for me are the ¡®Demon God Contemplation Technique¡¯, the mental cultivation method, and the two techniques for escaping danger when one¡¯s life is threatened: the ¡®Capital Demon God Dismantling Technique¡¯ and ¡®Capital Demon God Blood Ignition Escape Technique¡¯.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly and sighed, somewhat disappointed.


    He felt this cultivation technique will just gather dust.

 Chapter 477: Looking Back After 25 Years_Part 1

    A month later.


    Qingyun Sect.


    On the misty White Jade Square filled with celestial aura, hundreds of young men and women left with heavy hearts and low spirits.


    ¡°Yunlou, Xingyue, remember to cultivate diligently within Qingyun Sect and feel free to send a message home if anything comes up,¡±


    ¡°You can also seek help from your uncles Han and Zhao, and your Auntie Zhao.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke to his children before him.


    Today marked the once-every-five-years Immortal Sects exam of Qingyun Sect.


    Since Hong Yi had sent his son, Hong Xuanji, to participate in the Immortal Sects exam at Qingyun Sect,


    Lu Changsheng thought it over and decided to have several of his children take the exam as well.


    After all, cultivating at an Immortal Sect and learning skills in many aspects was indeed better than at home.


    Moreover, Qingyun Sect wasn¡¯t far from home; sending the children there meant they would not only receive the family¡¯s training but also that of the Sect.


    However, only those under eighteen could participate in the Qingyun Sect exam, so naturally, Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Yun, and Lu Quanzhen couldn¡¯t take part.


    Hence, out of the eight children he chose to send for the Immortal Sects discipleship exam, only his son Lu Yunlou and daughter Lu Xingyue, both with Sixth Grade Spiritual Roots, passed the assessment.


    The other six children, along with Hong Xuanji, failed to make it through the exam.


    Through connections, Lu Changsheng also had a rough understanding of Qingyun Sect¡¯s criteria for accepting disciples.


    Spiritual Root, perseverance, comprehension, Dao Heart.


    The assessment was based on these four areas.


    But there was another unspoken criterion: age.


    Like Hong Xuanji with a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root, performed well in all three aspects of the exam but was disqualified because he was eighteen years old.


    ¡°Brother-in-law, rest assured, I will take good care of Yunlou and Xingyue,¡±


    said a good-looking young man in his late twenties, standing tall and wearing the Qingyun Sect disciple¡¯s magical robe, next to him.


    It was Xia Zhizue¡¯s brother, Xia Zhaoyang.


    With a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, he was doing quite well in Qingyun Sect, with a cultivation level of Eighth Level Energy Refinement, and he had hopes to reach Foundation Establishment in the future. ??¦­¨°¦¢??


    ¡°Alright, in that case, I¡¯m counting on you to look after Yunlou and Xingyue,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to his brother-in-law with a nod and a smile.


    He hadn¡¯t interacted much with Xia Zhaoyang, only conversing a few times.


    However, his impression of the man was decent, not one of heartlessness or unfaithfulness.


    After giving his instructions, Lu Changsheng walked down from the White Jade Square, leaving with the six children who had been eliminated and Hong Xuanji.


    ¡°Xingyue, Yunlou, although you¡¯ve passed the exam, you are only outer disciples,¡±


    ¡°Besides cultivation, you need to choose a skill to learn. Which skill do you plan to study?¡± Xia Zhaoyang asked, turning to the two nieces and nephews.


    However, the look he gave Lu Xingyue was noticeably more affectionate.


    He had been cared for by his sister Xia Zhizue since he was a child.


    Over the years at Qingyun Sect, Xia Zhizue often sent him a portion of her own cultivation resources and accumulated Spirit Stones.


    Thus, he always kept this familial love in his heart.


    ¡°Father said I can choose medicine,¡±


    Lu Xingyue replied crisply.


    Although she had met this uncle several times, she still wasn¡¯t very familiar with him, and her voice held a hint of estrangement.


    ¡°Father told me to choose Artifact Refining,¡±


    Lu Yunlou said.


    ¡°Good, I¡¯ll take you there,¡±


    Xia Zhaoyang said, nodding his head and leading them away.


    Even though Qingyun Sect had uniform arrangements,


    as a disciple of Qingyun Sect, he knew some of the ins and outs.


    For instance, if the Sect knew someone had a family member there, they were typically escorted by that member, which meant the outer disciples in charge might show a little more care and attention.


    ¡­.


    At the entrance of Qingyun Sect.


    Many young men and women who failed to pass the exam left with sorrowful and disappointed expressions, some even crying out loud.


    Under such circumstances, Lu Changsheng¡¯s other six children were also downcast, pressing their lips tightly together.


    Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but reminisce about his own feelings upon learning that he had been rejected by Qingyun Sect twenty-five years ago.


    He patted his children¡¯s heads and said with an air of calm, ¡°It¡¯s alright if you didn¡¯t pass, I wanted you to gain some experience by bringing you here.¡±


    ¡°Xuanji, you shouldn¡¯t take it too hard either,¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t feel too strongly about the children¡¯s failure to pass because he had anticipated it,


    and he also maintained an indifferent attitude about it.


    They walked out of the mountain gate,


    where Hong Yi was eagerly waiting outside.


    His face immediately fell upon seeing Lu Changsheng and his son exiting.


    He had high hopes for his son, Hong Xuanji, wanting him to join an Immortal Sect and surpass himself.


    But now, seeing his son walk out of the gate, he knew the boy hadn¡¯t passed the exam.


    ¡°Brother Lu, Xuanji,¡±


    Hong Yi greeted Lu Changsheng with a hand-over-fist salute.


    ¡°Xuanji did well in several areas of the exam, but he was disqualified because he¡¯s a little too old,¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained to Hong Yi.


    ¡°Father, I have let you down,¡±


    Hong Xuanji said, slightly bowing his head to his father.


    He knew how much his father wished for him to be accepted into Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s okay,¡±


    Hong Yi sighed deeply, patted his son¡¯s shoulder, and didn¡¯t say much more.


    Many others, like Hong Yi, showed sadness and disappointment when they saw their children or younger family members walking out of the gate.


    Most of them, being Loose Cultivators, understood the hardship of such a path and wished for their offspring to be admitted into an Immortal Sect.


    ¡°Brother Hong, Xuanji is quite talented and intelligent, and he will not fare poorly in the future even if he hasn¡¯t joined an Immortal Sect,¡±


    ¡°We ourselves were once rejected by Qingyun Sect as well, weren¡¯t we?¡± Lu Changsheng said to comfort him.


    ¡°If Xuanji¡¯s future turns out a bit like mine, that would be decent, but it¡¯s audacious to compare him with you, Brother Lu,¡±


    Hong Yi said, with a bitter smile on his face.


    Then, turning to Lu Changsheng, he said with a hand-over-fist salute, ¡°Brother Lu, I have an audacious request.¡±


    ¡°Ha ha, Brother Hong, just speak freely,¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed lightly and replied,


    guessing somewhat what Hong Yi was about to ask. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°I was hoping, Brother Lu, that you could let Xuanji continue to work at Bi Lake Mountain,¡±

 Chapter 478: Looking Back After 25 Years (2)

    Hong Yi took a deep breath and spoke these words.


    Although he had assumed the position of Marquis of Ruyi and governed a worldly territory,


    he knew all too well that he had reached an impasse.


    If his son, Hong Xuanji, were to return home with him and take over affairs, there would be hardly any possibility for him to hope for Foundation Establishment in this lifetime.


    If he continued to follow Lu Changsheng, it went without saying that he would have no need to speculate about the ethereal matter of future Foundation Establishment.


    At the very least, after Hong¡¯s own death, the two families could continue to maintain their relationship and friendship.


    With this relationship and friendship, his Hong Family would not fare too poorly in days to come.


    ¡°What trouble is this? If Xuanji wishes, he may continue to cultivate at Blue Lake Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Xuanji is very capable in his duties, far stronger than some of the good-for-nothing children in my family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    He didn¡¯t mind such matters.


    On one hand was Hong Yi¡¯s relationship and friendship,


    It was only natural for him to look after someone¡¯s son if he helped them manage worldly affairs.


    Besides, Hong Xuanji had been nurtured by Hong Yi since childhood; in terms of interpersonal skills and capabilities, he was top-notch.


    Having spent this past year working in the wine brewing workshop under the supervision of Lu Quanzhen, he performed better than many of Lu¡¯s own children.


    ¡°Many thanks, Brother Lu!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Hong Yi quickly clasped his hands and bowed, then turned to his son and said, ¡°Xuanji, haven¡¯t you thanked Uncle Lu yet?¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Uncle Lu.¡±


    Hong Xuanji said respectfully.


    Hong Yi had long told him that he did not wish for him to inherit the title of Marquis of Ruyi.


    He hoped that Xuanji could one day establish the Cultivating Hong Family.


    ¡°Haha, no need for such thanks for such a trifling matter. You¡¯re young, no need to be so stiff, just relax.¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed and patted the shoulder of the nephew warmly.


    ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s this?¡±


    As they chatted and walked, Lu Changsheng saw several figures in magical robes ahead, saying something to the Immortal Seedlings who had been eliminated by the Qingyun Sect. ????????¦¥?


    ¡°Our White Tiger Mountain Zhao Family is now recruiting ten sons-in-law and offers Spiritual Vein Blessed Lands and Cultivation Manuals. As for the requirements, one only needs to sire a Middle Grade Spiritual Root within twenty years or five children with Lower Grade Spiritual Roots.¡±


    ¡°Young friend, our Yan Family Fort is recruiting outsiders. Once you join, you¡¯re one of us¡­.¡±


    ¡°We of Purple Cloud Ridge are recruiting cultivators of spiritual fields, providing teachings for cultivation, food, and lodging. You only need to sign a fifty-year indenture¡­.¡±


    ¡°¡­.¡±


    When Lu Changsheng saw this scene, he immediately knew what was happening.


    There were cultivator families and forces here to recruit people.


    At that moment, he couldn¡¯t help but recall the sunset on this mountain path twenty-five years ago when he walked the same route.


    Back then, Lu Yuanding came forward to recruit sons-in-law, just like these people.


    But hearing the demands of these few families, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but sigh that it was damn exploitative.


    ¡°It must have been five years ago that the Qingyun Sect retaliated against the Xiahou Clan and the events of the Demon Path, leading to frequent occurrences of Robber Cultivators, causing many families to suffer losses,¡± Hong Yi said upon seeing this scene.


    Ruyi Marquis Mansion, being a bottom-tier power in the Cultivation World, was fairly knowledgeable about such matters.


    ¡°I see.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly upon hearing this explanation.


    ¡°Greetings Brother-in-law!¡±


    Just then, a man in his thirties dressed in a blue robe saw Lu Changsheng and came forward to greet him with a bow.


    ¡°Hmm? Miaoquan, you¡¯re here too?¡±


    Lu Changsheng recognized the person, an offspring from the legitimate line of the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°I am here, brother-in-law, at the direction of the Family Head to recruit some Immortal Seedlings to take back.¡±


    Lu Miaoquan replied respectfully.


    ¡°I see, I too just happened to bring a few kids over for the assessment,¡± said Lu Changsheng.


    He was aware of the current situation at Qingzhu Mountain.


    The older generation was either deceased or aged.


    Today, the family was in dire need of senior cultivators skilled in Energy Refinement Late Stage.


    Now that the family¡¯s situation had improved, there was naturally a need to supplement with new blood.


    Upon reflection, he thought that he could also recruit some Immortal Seedlings.


    Most of these young men and women were Immortal Seedlings found by the secular branches of the Qingyun Sect, many of whom had not yet embarked on the path of cultivation.


    If signed to serve as apprentices, the cost-performance ratio was indeed good.


    Moreover, these young men and women were of suitable age for marriage. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In due time, if things went well with his own children, a few good matches could be made.


    After pondering for a moment, Lu Changsheng infused mana into his voice and said, ¡°Young friends, I of the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family am recruiting apprentices and menials. We not only provide access to Spiritual Vein Dojos and Cultivation Manuals but also offer wages and five guarantees¡­¡±


    ¡°Hiss, Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, could this senior be the Mountain Master of Blue Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng!?¡±


    ¡°I, Zhao Yanzhu of White Tiger Mountain, pay my respects to Elder Lu!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Master Lu!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Senior Lu!¡±


    As soon as Lu Changsheng spoke, many Loose Cultivators and several major family forces recognized him.


    Immediately, many of them paid their respects to Lu Changsheng.


    Currently, in the Qingyun Region, Lu Changsheng¡¯s reputation within the surroundings of Blue Lake Mountain was significant.


    Second Rank Talisman Master!


    A single individual slaying three Foundation Establishment powers!


    The Lu Family suppressing the Xiahou Monie!


    Each of these events had made Lu Changsheng¡¯s name known to many families, Loose Cultivators, and powers.


    They had not expected such an illustrious figure to personally visit the Qingyun Sect today and recruit apprentices on this spot.


    ¡°Blue Lake Mountain Master Lu Changsheng, I¡¯ve heard his story, once eliminated by the Qingyun Sect, he chose to become a son-in-law in a cultivator family. Now he became a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator and established Blue Lake Mountain!¡±


    ¡°Although Blue Lake Mountain was recently established, its master, Lu Changsheng, being a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, managed to slay three Great Cultivators when he founded the mountain. In his prime with an Array Master at home¡­¡±


    ¡°This Senior Lu seems to be a good person at first glance!¡±


    ¡°Yes, this Senior Lu really does look like an Immortal!¡±


    ¡°I wonder if this Senior Lu would take maids or maidservants.¡±


    ¡°To start from humble beginnings is not a shame, true manhood lies in the ability to bend and stretch; Elder Lu will be my goal from now on!¡±


    ¡°If I were to join the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, perhaps I could rise like Elder Lu did¡­¡±

 Chapter 479: 25-Year Retrospective (3)

    ¡°Excuse me, Senior Lu, may I ask what is the difference between the menial workers and apprentices that your family is recruiting?¡±


    Many Immortal Seedlings were discussing animatedly, and someone raised the question.


    Having been eliminated by the Qingyun Sect, their prospects for cultivation were extremely challenging.


    Most could only become Loose Cultivators or serve as domestic servants to certain family powers to acquire cultivation techniques and train in the cultivating arts.


    Now, at Blue Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng¡¯s reputation suddenly made many people excited.


    Even though many had not heard of the name Lu Changsheng of Blue Lake Mountain before.


    But seeing so many people bowing respectfully to Lu Changsheng at the event, they knew that Blue Lake Mountain was not ordinary.


    ¡°Regarding menial workers and apprentices, the first three years are the cultivation phase, during which my Blue Lake Mountain will provide you with cultivation techniques and distribute a certain amount of Spirit Rice and two Spirit Stones every month,¡±


    ¡°If during these three years, you show talent in Talisman Making, Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Wine Brewing, Puppetry, Beast Taming, Spirit Plant Cultivation, Spirit Slaughterer or other skills, you may become an apprentice of the Lu Family and enjoy superior treatment. The specific benefits will be determined based on your performance,¡±


    ¡°If you do not have a talent for any skills, you can only become a menial worker, following the Lu Family¡¯s arrangements, working for Blue Lake Mountain for ten years to repay the cultivation costs of the first three years.¡±


    ¡°As for the five major protections I mentioned, they are condolence, medical care, childbirth, housing, and elder care,¡±


    ¡°If you are injured or have an accident while studying or working at Blue Lake Mountain, the Lu Family will provide a certain amount of condolence money. The same goes for illness; as long as it¡¯s at Blue Lake Mountain, the Lu Family will offer free treatment.¡± S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If you work at Blue Lake Mountain for twenty years, you can settle there and enjoy childbirth subsidies and elder care,¡±


    Lu Changsheng stated.


    ¡°Senior Lu, this humble one wishes to sign up!¡±


    ¡°I, too, want to sign up,¡±


    ¡°Son, hurry and sign up. Even if you end up as a menial worker, you can at least cultivate!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the scene buzzed with excitement, many people expressing their desire to sign up.


    It was not that the conditions Lu Changsheng offered were especially appealing.


    It was merely that Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance and demeanor instilled an instinctive trust and affinity in people.


    Moreover, the name of Blue Lake Mountain sounded much better than the offer from several other family powers a while ago.


    ¡°So many people?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was slightly astonished to see so many people wanting to sign up.


    He had only had a sudden inspiration and thought to recruit some people to take back with him.


    He didn¡¯t expect it to be so popular.


    ¡°Brother Lu, leave this matter to me,¡±


    Seeing this, Hong Yi beside him immediately took out a small wooden table from his Storage Bag and had everyone line up.


    He then registered and inquired about each person¡¯s Spiritual Root, family, and age.


    When recruiting apprentices, those from wealthy families with good conditions were naturally excluded first.


    However, Hong Yi seemed to guess what Lu Changsheng was thinking and relaxed the conditions slightly for good-looking young girls.


    An hour and a half later, with Hong Yi¡¯s help, Lu Changsheng selected thirty Immortal Seedlings.


    Fifteen young men and fifteen young women.


    Because there were many applicants, these thirty had relatively good conditions.


    Among them was a young man with a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root.


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself that if these people were indeed worthy of being cultivated after taking them back, he could make the trip every five years. ??????¨®????§¦?


    ¡°My Blue Lake Mountain is currently only recruiting thirty people; if you are interested, you can go to the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    Looking at the young men and women in front of him who looked disappointed, Lu Changsheng spoke out.


    He was also using his own reputation to advertise for Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Thank you, brother-in-law!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoquan quickly made a bowing gesture to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Brother Hong, I will need your help for this trip.¡± Lu Changsheng addressed Hong Yi as he looked at the group of young men and women.


    In his Storage Bag, he had three Spirit Boats, but one person couldn¡¯t pilot multiple boats.


    Still, two Spirit Boats weren¡¯t enough to carry so many people.


    Lu Changsheng assessed the situation around him and asked a Loose Cultivator in the Energy Refinement Late Stage to pilot a Spirit Boat for him. He then took the thirty young men and women away on the Spirit Boats.


    ¡°Riding horses? Shouldn¡¯t we be boarding Spirit Boats?¡±


    Shortly afterward, other families who had also recruited people released Spirit Steeds, preparing to take the Immortal Seedlings back with them.


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng had just left by piloting a Spirit Boat while they were to ride horses, the Immortal Seedlings of this family felt a sudden shock as if experiencing a letdown.¡±


    ¡°Ahem, these are not ordinary horses; these are Spirit Steeds of the Cultivation World, capable of traveling thousands of miles in a day,¡± the head of this family explained.


    They were helpless: after all, piloting a Spirit Boat required an individual at the Energy Refinement Late Stage.


    Moreover, it was not feasible for their family to deploy multiple Spirit Boats all at once.


    Though the Immortal Seedlings were reluctant, they had no choice but to accept the situation, feeling envious of those who had joined Blue Lake Mountain.


    Eight days later.


    Three Spirit Boats descended outside of Blue Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Father!¡± Lu Yun, who was on duty at the mountain gate, immediately shouted upon seeing his father returning.


    ¡°Hmm,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded, handing out a Middle Grade Spirit Stone to the Loose Cultivator who had helped: ¡°Thank you for your trouble, friend.¡±


    ¡°Senior Lu, you¡¯re too kind, too kind!¡± The Loose Cultivator replied with a beaming smile as he accepted the Spirit Stone.


    ¡°This is the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family,¡± Lu Changsheng then led the thirty young men and women through the mountain gate, speaking out loud.


    He then sent a message to Xiao Qing, explaining the situation of these people, and instructed her to arrange all the young men and women at Lake Heart Villa.


    ¡­.


    In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.


    The recruitment of thirty Immortal Seedlings had no significant impact or change on the Lu Family.


    After all, the monthly expenses of thirty Immortal Seedlings did not exceed a hundred Spirit Stones.

 Chapter 480: Looking Back After 25 Years_Part 4

    This day marked the annual family clan meeting of the Lu Family.


    This year, the Lu Family was still in a state of loss.


    However, compared to the previous year, the situation had relatively improved a lot.


    Faced with this situation, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t say much.


    He simply stated that they should keep up the effort, and if there were any children in the family who had ideas about marriage, taking a wife, or concubinage, they could bring it up actively and let the clan arrange it.


    After all, on Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s side, only his son Lu Xianzhi was married, which truly worried him as an elderly father.


    ¡°Changsheng, the internal organ issues of your uncle have improved quite a lot under my treatment with Taiyi True Water,¡±


    ¡°If you have some free time, you could try to help your great-uncle remove the corpse poison.¡±


    After the family clan meeting concluded, Lu Miaoge said softly to Lu Changsheng.


    Previously, Lu Changsheng had said that once she had managed Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s internal organ issues more or less, he could attempt to use Sword Qi to drive out the poison.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go with you in a few days,¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng held Lu Miaoge¡¯s hand and spoke warmly.


    The three of them returned to Changsheng Hall, where Lu Miaoge typically used Taiyi True Water to nourish and heal Ling Zixiao¡¯s meridians and Dantian.


    Looking at the beautiful and gentle Lu Miaoge in front of him, Lu Changsheng felt he needed to refine the Foundation Establishment Elixir as soon as possible.


    Over two years had passed, with Lu Miaoge constantly running back and forth between Qingzhu Mountain and Bi Lake Mountain. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Normally, she would also need to oversee the Red Leaf Valley Market, which kept her extraordinarily busy.


    Now that he had gathered almost all the auxiliary materials for the Foundation Establishment Elixir, only two more medicinal ingredients were left.


    Thinking of refining the Foundation Establishment Elixir as soon as possible and giving one to the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain,


    just as long as there was someone from Qingzhu Mountain who made a breakthrough and a new Foundation Building Great Cultivator was born, Lu Miaoge wouldn¡¯t have to be so busy, and she could cultivate peacefully on Bi Lake Mountain,


    With the effect of the Taiyi Dao Seed, Lu Miaoge¡¯s cultivation speed was not at all inferior to those with high-grade Spiritual Roots.


    Yet because she was busy and constantly healing Lu Yuanzhong and Ling Zixiao, her own cultivation had been delayed.


    ¡­.


    Three days later.


    After informing Xiao Xiyue and Ling Zixiao, Lu Changsheng went with Lu Miaoge to Qingzhu Mountain to help Lu Yuanzhong eliminate the corpse poison.


    Considering that Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan had also not returned for quite a long time, he took both women with him, as well as his son Lu Yun, Lu Qingsong, and others to go together. ?????N¨®¦¢¨§?


    ¡°Changsheng, Miaoge, you¡¯ve come,¡±


    Learning of Lu Changsheng¡¯s arrival, people like Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Yuanding came out to welcome them.


    ¡°Father-in-law, uncle,¡±


    Lu Changsheng greeted the newcomers cheerfully.


    After a simple catch-up, Lu Changsheng checked Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s condition.


    Under Lu Miaoge¡¯s application of Taiyi True Water, Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s organs, which had been corrupted by the corpse poison, regained vitality.


    But the issue of the corpse poison in the organs still hadn¡¯t been resolved, clinging to the organs like a persistent illness.


    ¡°Ancestor, although I am somewhat confident in driving out the poison, now that the corpse poison has integrated with your organs, it might be hard to completely eradicate it,¡±


    ¡°If the detox goes too deep, it could also harm your organs,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said after pondering for a moment.


    ¡°Changsheng, just do as you see fit,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong said.


    With the strength and methods Lu Changsheng had shown and the changes in Lu Miaoge, he had utmost faith in Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Alright,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, asking Lu Yuanzhong to lie down.


    He placed his palm on the man¡¯s chest and began to drive out the corpse poison with the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi.


    ¡°This¡­ such a domineering and fierce Sword Qi!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s expression shifted slightly, revealing a look of shock in his eyes.


    Through the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi, he instantly felt that Lu Changsheng¡¯s Mana was overwhelmingly powerful and domineering,


    even more so than Lu Miaoge¡¯s Mana.


    He marveled internally at what Cultivation Technique Lu Changsheng practiced to possess such tyrannical Mana and Sword Qi.


    Had it not been for this treatment, he truly wouldn¡¯t have known the extent of Lu Changsheng¡¯s combat power, thinking that Lu Changsheng¡¯s true skills lay in Talismans.


    Now, it seemed, Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t fully wielded his power against the three Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Yu Family back then.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, use Taiyi True Water to protect uncle¡¯s meridians,¡±


    Lu Changsheng carefully removed some of the residual corpse poison from Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s organs with the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi,


    But the corpse poison had lingered for years, like a disease in the bone, quite troublesome to handle.


    If the Sword Qi was too fierce, it could easily harm Lu Yuanzhong.


    ¡°Alright!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge immediately circulated her Mana, her palms radiating blue halos, enveloping Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s organs with condensed Taiyi True Water.


    In this manner, the two of them worked together to drive the poison out of Lu Yuanzhong.


    Yet Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s condition was indeed troublesome.


    Even Lu Changsheng dared only to remove some surface remnants of the corpse poison,


    unable to thoroughly cleanse the deep-seated poison.


    ¡°Uncle, you should focus on recuperating for a few days,¡±


    ¡°When the situation improves a bit more, I will try to drive the poison out further,¡±


    An hour later, Lu Changsheng withdrew his hand, exhaling deeply, and spoke to Lu Yuanzhong.


    His Seven Luminaries Sword Qi detox, while effective, was somewhat akin to a painful remedy, with a risk of damaging the organs.


    ¡°Changsheng, Miaoge, thank you for your hard work,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong said solemnly.


    After the battle at Blackwater Pool, he thought his life wouldn¡¯t last much longer,


    but now, the Lu Family not only gained Lu Miaoge, a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator,


    but together, they were also able to address his corpse poison.


    In his view, even if they could not fully eradicate it, living a few more decades was worth it.


    ¡°Uncle, you¡¯re being too polite,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    He and Lu Miaoge decided to stay at Qingzhu Mountain temporarily, doing their best to address Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s condition.

 Chapter 484: The Six-Winged Golden Silkworm Advances, Whatever Father Likes!

    The Myriad Beasts Mountain Range was vast and boundless, extending as far as the eye could see.


    In the depths of the mountains, territories were divided and occupied by one Demon King after another.


    There was an inscrutable Malevolent Water Pool among them.


    Called a ¡®pool,¡¯ it actually resembled a bottomless abyss more, shrouded in darkness, with depths unfathomable.


    At some point, a two-headed serpent had emerged in the Malevolent Water Pool.


    Since then, the pool had come to be known as the ¡®Poison Dragon Pool.¡¯


    At this very moment.


    ¡°Lord Poison Dragon!¡±


    A middle-aged man in a black brocade robe stood before the unfathomable depths of the Poison Dragon Pool and took out a greenish-blue water orb, bowing respectfully as he spoke.


    ¡°Splashhh¡ª¡±


    The abyssal waters churned and splashed, and two hideous heads, each several meters long, emerged from the surface.


    Its massive body was covered in dark green scales. Half-submerged in the water, it radiated a terrifyingly oppressive aura.


    Two lantern-sized green eyes stared at the man in the black robe, and a grating, hoarse voice said, ¡°Human, you did well. This is your reward!¡±


    As it spoke, a gigantic corpse over five meters tall was thrown out.


    It was the body of a humanoid, its muscles twisted like those of a dragon.


    However, the creature had the head of a bull with pitch-black horns on its head and its legs resembled those of a bull, emanating a thick aura.


    ¡°The Cangmang Bull!¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s eyes gleamed with a crimson light when he saw the corpse, showing a hint of surprise and delight.


    He quickly bowed deeply to the two-headed serpent and said, ¡°Thank you, my Lord, for this gracious gift!¡±


    ¡°Human, as long as you continue to do well, this King will not skimp on your rewards!¡±


    The two-headed serpent¡¯s eyes flickered with a dim green light as it spoke in its grating, hoarse voice, which was as unsettling as metal clashing.


    ¡°Yes, my Lord, just give your orders!¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo said so.


    ¡°The next step, this King will notify you!¡±


    The two-headed serpent spoke.


    Afterward, its enormous body sank back into the water.


    ¡°With the corpse of the Third Rank Cangmang Bull Demon, I can craft ¡®The Dark Demon Corpse.¡¯ Qingyun Sect, there will come a day when I will make you pay for your debts in blood¡­¡± ??????¨®?¨¨?


    Xiahou Wuwo looked at the corpse before him, his eyes brimming with hatred.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain, Puppet Workshop.


    ¡°Father, this War Puppet Number One has been modified according to your requirements,¡±


    ¡°The arms are engraved with mighty glyphs, capable of exerting up to three thousand jin of force, the legs have speed and gravity glyphs for stability while ensuring speed, and the internal spiritual power converges to support three major talisman formations¡­.¡±


    ¡°It can be equipped with blades, spears, bows, and arrows, or shields as you mentioned, with just simple tweaks required, and customers can also purchase accessories to install or remove themselves.¡±


    Lu Xianzhi looked at the humanoid metal puppet before him as he reported to Lu Changsheng.


    Half a year earlier, after mastering the basics of flying eagle, beast, and humanoid puppets, Lu Changsheng had him start creating three new types of puppets.


    War Puppet Number One, Beast Puppet Number One, Flying Bird Number One.


    These were the three puppets that Lu Changsheng planned to introduce to the marketplace.


    However, these three types of puppets were all Middle Grade First Grade, and with a certain technical content, mass production was no small challenge.


    During this period, Lu Changsheng also made several optimizations and adjustments based on practical situations.


    Especially War Puppet Number One.


    This puppet was designed for both offense and defense, suitable for close combat and long-range attacks, making its production quite complex.


    Much time was consumed just to achieve mass production.


    ¡°Hmm, let me see,¡±


    Lu Changsheng inspected the puppet before him, then opened the Heart Protecting Mirror to check the internal inscriptions.


    The inscriptions, clearly crafted by the hands of Golden Armored Bean Soldiers, were impeccable.


    Subsequently, he used the relevant puppet control technique to manage the puppet¡¯s spiritual joints, testing its commands. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Advancing, retreating, leaping, flipping¡­


    After a brief demonstration, Lu Changsheng had the metal puppet punch him, and then struck the puppet with a punch of his own.


    The puppet staggered backward, its chest indented with a punch imprint.


    However, after stabilizing, it was still capable of movement.


    Following a series of tests, the metal puppet was dented and banged up, a pitiable sight, but Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed a satisfied smile.


    He turned to Lu Xianzhi and nodded, ¡°If we can mass-produce War Puppet Number One now, how long will it take to produce a unit, and what is the profit margin?¡±


    ¡°Father, the workshop is currently divided into three production lines. If we produce War Puppets at full capacity, we can make one every ten days, considering the cost of materials, labor, and overhead, it comes to roughly one hundred and eighty Spirit Stones,¡±


    ¡°In the current market, the price of Middle Grade Puppets range from two hundred forty to three hundred Spirit Stones. If our family wants to make a market impact, initially we can only offer low prices,¡±


    ¡°Besides, if you intend to supply externally instead of managing the business ourselves, our prices can probably only reach two hundred Spirit Stones,¡±


    Lu Xianzhi reported respectfully.


    ¡°Such low profit margins; this hardly compares to a sweatshop,¡±


    Lu Changsheng frowned slightly upon hearing this.


    He had always known that puppet production was akin to a sweatshop, operating on tight profit margins,


    but these profits seemed too low in his view.


    Considering the time he spent instructing Lu Xianzhi and others daily in the workshop, not mentioning the profits he would have made from Alchemy and Talisman Making.


    ¡°Father, as we increase the workforce and gain proficiency, this cost can continue to decrease,¡±


    ¡°Moreover, regarding material procurement, we primarily use Xuanwu Steel. If we start mass production and make bulk purchases, we can reduce the price by ten to thirty percent,¡±


    ¡°Plus, once our family¡¯s puppets gain a reputation and sales increase, we can raise the prices,¡±


    ¡°However, I think that since we have shops, we could start with opening one in Red Leaf Valley Market to build our reputation and customer base.¡±

 Chapter 485: The Six-Winged Golden Silkworm Advances, Father May Do As He Pleases! (2)

    Lu Xianzhi saw his own father in deep thought and roughly understood his father¡¯s ideas, breaking the silence and saying,


    In his view, a profit of twenty Spirit Stones for a puppet was already quite satisfactory.


    Currently, the workshop¡¯s three production lines could produce about eight to ten puppets a month.


    That amounted to about one to two hundred Spirit Stones, and over a year, that would be more than two thousand Spirit Stones.


    Moreover, this income could gradually increase.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s proceed with your idea in this matter,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a light chuckle upon hearing this.


    He also understood that these matters should not be measured by his own standards of consumption.


    An annual yield of two thousand Spirit Stones was already very decent for a Foundation Establishment family.


    Especially since the Puppet Workshop was still in its initial stages.


    Once the reputation and credibility were established, the income would naturally increase.


    He patted his son on the shoulder and said, ¡°If you have any problems, go discuss them with your aunts, Ping¡¯an, and Quanzhen.¡±


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    ¡°As for opening a puppet store in the Red Leaf Marketplace, that¡¯s fine too. You can choose two knowledgeable apprentices to manage it,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as such.


    After finishing his words, he added, ¡°Right, Xianzhi, remember to brand all the puppets with the name ¡®Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family.¡¯


    Puppets are inherently replicable.


    These three puppets were designed based on the current market for puppets in the Cultivation World.


    If puppet masters from other families see that our puppets are good, they might replicate and produce them.


    Therefore, it was time to consider the effect of branding.


    Just like the Red Blood Carp from Blue Lake Mountain, the paper talismans from Qingzhu Mountain, the Centipede Wine from Wugong Ridge, and the spiritual birds from Hundred Birds Lake, they all had a certain level of reputation.


    ¡°Yes, Father!¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Lu Xianzhi¡¯s face immediately showed joy, and he responded with a bow.


    He knew that with his Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, his talent was not great and he had no hope of a significant achievement in life, let alone reaching Foundation Establishment. ?a??B¦¥¡ì


    Therefore, he spent most of his time and effort on puppets, hoping to achieve something in other areas.


    In the past two years, he focused entirely on the workshop, aiming to turn a profit as soon as possible.


    Now, with Lu Changsheng finally agreeing to mass produce puppets and enter the market, his excitement was beyond measure.


    After inspecting the Puppet Workshop, Lu Changsheng went to check on his family¡¯s Talisman Workshop and Wine Brewing Workshop.


    There were no changes in the Talisman Workshop.


    Earning two to three hundred Spirit Stones a year by subcontracting for Qingzhu Mountain, it was merely for amusement.


    The Wine Brewing Workshop, however, was doing quite well. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It could steadily produce ¡®White Jade Wine¡¯ and ¡®Spiritual Mulberry Wine,¡¯ and was starting to make a profit gradually.


    After the Bi Water Rice harvest, Lu Changsheng had also spent some time using it as the main ingredient to create a wine called ¡®Blue Lake Wine.¡¯


    It had the effect of nourishing the body and enhancing water-based cultivation techniques.


    However, the effects were not satisfactory when mass-produced by the workshop.


    And since the supply of Bi Water Rice was limited in their family, Lu Changsheng dismissed the idea of mass production.


    Having spent a lot of time on research, Lu Changsheng used Red Blood Carp as the main ingredient to create ¡®Blue Carp Wine,¡¯ which he was currently ready to put on the market to see how it would fare.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Just then, Lu Changsheng felt a restless aura coming from his Spiritual Pet Bag.


    With a slight sense, joy immediately showed in his eyes.


    He quickly excused himself to his son, Lu Quanzhen, and his nephew, Hong Xuanji, and turned into a streak of light returning to Changsheng Hall.


    Arriving at his cave abode, Lu Changsheng opened the Spiritual Pet Bag.


    A two-inch-long, thin-winged golden silkworm made its appearance.


    It was bathed in golden light, emanating a brutal and bloodthirsty aura.


    Looking at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm in front of him, he took out two gourds from his Storage Bag.


    Both were filled with Spiritual Blood. He took out a white jade bowl and poured out the Spiritual Blood into it.


    Then he said to the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, ¡°Begin!¡±


    Fourteen years had passed, and the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm was finally ready to advance from the larval stage to the adolescent stage under his care.


    From First Grade to Second Grade!


    Although it was still far from maturing and developing a second pair of wings,


    Lu Changsheng felt it was already quite an achievement.


    After all, this was the first Second Grade Spiritual Pet he was raising by himself.


    Just like his first Pet Beast, the Nine Netherhound, which was still in the late stages of the First Grade.


    ¡°Sssss¡ª¡±


    Upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm quickly began devouring the Spiritual Blood within the white jade bowl.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Simultaneously, a brutal and ferocious aura surged through the body of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm as it absorbed nature¡¯s spiritual energy.


    However, the ascension of creatures from the Demon Race typically relies on their physical bodies and bloodlines, which means they do not have a significant need for nature¡¯s spiritual energy.


    Watching the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm swiftly finish off the Spiritual Blood in the jade bowl, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t stingy, continuing to pour out the Spiritual Blood from the gourd to let it feed to its fill.


    In this way, time slowly passed.


    An hour later, the aura of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm suddenly surged, its body shining with a splendid golden light.


    Lu Changsheng calmly watched as the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm continued to devour Spiritual Blood, so he kept pouring from the gourd.


    It was fortunate he considered it a hassle and had directly purchased six gourds of demon beast blood in the past.


    Otherwise, he would have been unprepared for the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm¡¯s sudden promotion.


    As the aura of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm continued to surge, a golden cocoon gradually formed around it, encasing the creature within.


    ¡°Is it going to molt inside the cocoon?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the fist-sized, blood-tinged golden cocoon before him and raised an eyebrow in curiosity.


    He didn¡¯t disturb the cocoon but made sure there was plenty of Spiritual Blood nearby, in case the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm needed more.


    ¡°Sigh, I was so preoccupied with rescuing Xiao Chan and Nangong Mil¨ª that I completely forgot about the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm¡¯s situation.¡±

 Chapter 486: The Six-Winged Golden Silkworm Advances, Father May Do As He Pleases! (3)

    Lu Changsheng thought of Meng Xiaochan, whom he encountered on his way back from Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    But at that time, all he remembered was to save people and he forgot to ask about the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    If the other party knew about the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, or through understanding of insect gu they could give him some advice, it might be beneficial to the growth of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    As he thought of Meng Xiaochan, Lu Changsheng also thought of Nangong Mili, and his daughter Nangong Yaoyao.


    He didn¡¯t know what situation his daughter was in now, nor how her life was.


    This daughter had grown up in the Demon Sect since childhood, would she develop some kind of demonic woman¡¯s character?


    Considering Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan, Lu Changsheng thought that this possibility was quite significant.


    ¡°Sigh¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng, thinking about his daughter turning into a demoness like those from the Demon Sect, felt quite troubled.


    He glanced at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm and walked out of his cave abode.


    Through helping Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue with their cultivation, he dispersed the worries in his heart.


    ¡­.


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    One month later.


    Inside Changsheng Hall, his cave abode.


    ¡°Condense!¡±


    Lu Changsheng activated the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, with golden light flowing in his palm.


    Under the condensation of mana, the Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock began to gradually assimilate with his palm.


    It took three days for the genuine magical treasure to merge into the bones of Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand, causing a chain pattern with a shadow of a ghostly horse to appear on the back of his hand.


    ¡°Not bad, the Demonic Path magical treasure is fairly decent too, it doesn¡¯t have too much of an impact.¡±


    After Lu Changsheng finished condensing the Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock, he moved his palm slightly and gave a slight nod.


    He knew that the main purpose of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art was to extract the origin source of magical treasures, and it wouldn¡¯t affect the effectiveness of the treasures.


    Unless he used the ¡°Baogu Method,¡± to cultivate his Treasure Bones with the magic treasures.


    However, now having so many methods at his disposal, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t plan to waste the origin source of the magical treasure to nourish his Treasure Bones, which was a lifesaving method.


    Glancing at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm still in its cocoon, Lu Changsheng walked out of Changsheng Hall and went to the Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡°Husband¡­.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen had just seen Lu Changsheng and immediately called out to him with a look of grievance.


    ¡°Zhenzhen, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Seeing his petite wife¡¯s expression, Lu Changsheng immediately asked with concern.


    Qu Zhenzhen was normally na?ve and lively, taking nothing to heart, always carefree and cheerful.


    Suddenly seeing her like this, Lu Changsheng thought something might have happened.


    ¡°Husband, you tell Lu Quanzhen¡­¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen complained to Lu Changsheng, saying that their son Lu Quanzhen wasn¡¯t listening to her at all.


    She saw that Lu Yun had already taken concubines and Lu Miaoyun was arranging a marriage for their son. Naturally, she started caring about her own son¡¯s affairs as well. ?????¦­????


    After all, Lu Quanzhen was a year older than Lu Yun.


    When she approached Lu Quanzhen about this matter, at first he agreed just fine.


    But after so much time has passed without any progress, he subsequently rejected all her arrangements and is now avoiding her, which made her feel very wronged.


    ¡°Cough cough, cultivators generally marry quite late, plus Quanzhen is not that old.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng said so.


    He knew his son Lu Quanzhen¡¯s personality; Lu Quanzhen had his opinions and goals, took his cultivation very seriously, and completely lacked the idea of marrying.


    Thus, as a father, he usually wouldn¡¯t push for marriage.


    ¡°But getting married doesn¡¯t affect cultivation, does it? Miaoyun said whatever Xiao Yun would listen to, but Quanzhen won¡¯t listen to me at all now, and is even avoiding me.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen said feeling very wronged.


    ¡°Cough cough, don¡¯t be upset, I¡¯ll talk to Quanzhen later and ask about his thoughts.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t quite know what to say in that moment.


    Compared to Lu Quanzhen, his son Lu Yun was somewhat less decisive and listened to Lu Miaoyun¡¯s words a lot.


    This was also the difference between Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s personalities.


    Lu Miaoyun was quite strict with the children on a daily basis.


    However, even after so many years, Qu Zhenzhen still acted a bit like a child who hadn¡¯t grown up.


    Compared to Lu Quanzhen, she seemed more childlike.


    Furthermore, Lu Changsheng strongly suspected that when Qu Zhenzhen said Lu Quanzhen had agreed, it was likely because she nagged him until he could only reluctantly consent.


    After all, this son, when experiencing the secular world before, always reported the good and not the bad.


    Fearing that Qu Zhenzhen would learn of any minor harm he suffered, he didn¡¯t want to be nagged by her endlessly.


    ¡°Mm-hm.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen, hearing this, immediately nodded happily.


    Although her son was rebellious and disobedient, she still trusted Lu Changsheng¡¯s words a lot.


    Plus she knew, her son always listened to his father¡¯s words.


    Then she also brought up their daughter Lu Yuzhen.


    This daughter was not young either, and could also consider marriage affairs.


    ¡°Yuzhen is just in Hushan Town, let¡¯s go see her later, and ask for her own thoughts.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said kindly.


    After chatting with his wife Qu Zhenzhen for a while, Lu Changsheng also took the opportunity to care about their son Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s progress with the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    Seeing that his cultivation was still at the introductory stage, Lu Changsheng gave some guidance before telling him to continue cultivating seriously.


    Thinking of encouraging his son, he took out the Black Dragon Magical Bead and handed it to Lu Ping¡¯an.


    He indicated that once the son was proficient with the technique, he could teach him to refine and incorporate the treasure into his body for cultivation.


    ¡°Dad, you are giving me this magical treasure. What about yourself, don¡¯t you need it?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, hearing about refining and integrating the magical treasure into his body, was shocked when Lu Changsheng actually handed a magical treasure to him. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Though he was just a Qi Refinement cultivator, he also understood the significance of a magical treasure.


    ¡°No matter, I can make do with something else.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, appearing gratified, waved his hand saying so.


    ¡°Thank you, father!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said with a face full of gratitude and a respectful tone.


    In his heart, he was resolved not to let his father down.


    In the blink of an eye, ten days passed.


    That day, Lu Changsheng received news: at Wugong Ridge, the Elder Ancestor of the Zheng Family had passed away!

 Chapter 487: The Xu Family has a Daughter, the Dragon Emperor Body!

    ¡°The Elder Ancestor of the Zheng Family has passed away in meditation?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was not surprised by this news.


    A few years ago, he had already discerned that the Elder Ancestor of the Zheng Family was nearing his end.


    It was for this very reason that the Elder Ancestor of the Zheng Family had been continuously arranging affairs for the family in these recent years.


    Whether it was offering a junior as a concubine or relinquishing profits from the Red Leaf Valley Marketplace or becoming a vassal to the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    But it must be said that over these years, the Elder Ancestor of the Zheng Family indeed devoted himself wholeheartedly to the family.


    Even though the Zheng Family currently has no Foundation Building Great Cultivator in residence, no family dares to provoke Wugong Ridge in the short term.


    ¡°Yes, the Elder Ancestor of the Zheng Family passed away peacefully in the family, which in the Cultivation World is considered a ¡®Joyful Funeral¡¯.¡±


    ¡°For this funeral, the Zheng Family will prepare a grand ceremony, and they have indicated in their letter that the Beast Taming Xu Family will also send representatives.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, husband, if you have time, you should personally attend and offer your respects.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun began, addressing Lu Changsheng.


    Foundation Establishment Cultivators have a lifespan of two hundred and forty years.


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    But to live to two hundred and pass away peacefully in meditation is considered dying a natural death, known as a ¡®Joyful Funeral¡¯.¡±


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, when is the funeral to be held?¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and asked.


    Knowing that the Zheng Family had invited neighboring families and powers to this funeral was also the Zheng Family¡¯s way of borrowing strength from the Xu Family to show their stance.


    ¡°In twenty-three days.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun stated.


    ¡°Alright, remind me again when the time comes.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He knew that for such matters, he, as the Family Head, must make the trip himself.


    Putting aside his own family¡¯s relationship with the Zheng Family,


    just for the sake of the Beast Taming Xu Family, he should also make the visit.


    After that, he informed his concubine Zheng Yongwan about the matter,


    asking her to accompany him when the time came.


    ¡­


    Twenty days later,


    Lu Changsheng, accompanied by his concubine Zheng Yongwan, arrived at Wugong Ridge.


    The name Wugong Ridge might not sound too pleasant, but the environment was quite nice, with clear mountains and beautiful waters.


    It was named Wugong Ridge because it was abundant with Spiritual Insects. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Particularly, a type of Spiritual Insect known as the ¡®Iron Line Centipede¡¯ was used by the Zheng Family to brew ¡®Centipede Wine,¡¯ which was a very successful business. ??????§à?¨ºS


    ¡°The Elder Ancestor of the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, has arrived!¡±


    The Zheng Family hosts at the mountain gate spotted Lu Changsheng and immediately announced loudly.


    Subsequently, a Zheng Family elder rushed over to invite Lu Changsheng to the Zheng Family estate.


    The place had already been arranged in the style of a mourning hall, where clusters of family juniors dressed in white mourning clothes.


    ¡°Husband¡­¡±


    Zheng Yongwan, upon viewing this scene, also showed a touch of sorrow and grief on her face.


    Although she had not spent much time with the Zheng Family Ancestor and did not have deep feelings,


    she was, after all, a legitimate descendant of the Zheng Family and had grown up in Wugong Ridge under the protection of this Elder Ancestor.


    ¡°Grieve not.¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted her hand and accompanied her to the front of the coffin, twisted three incense sticks, and solemnly bowed.


    ¡°Lu Ancestor, this way please.¡±


    ¡°There are two days left before the funeral. Yongwan, you may show Lu Ancestor around the house.¡±


    The Zheng Family elder spoke respectfully, arranging for Lu Changsheng to rest.


    Normally, as a direct daughter of the family, someone like Zheng Yongwan should have helped out a little.


    But as she was Lu Changsheng¡¯s concubine, her status was established here,


    so it was impossible to have her do any such thing¡ªan appropriate reception for Lu Changsheng would suffice.


    As the day of the funeral approached, people began to arrive one after another.


    Two days later, Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang also arrived at Wugong Ridge to attend the funeral.


    ¡°Uncle, Daoist Bai.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the two men and greeted them with a cupped fist.


    ¡°Changsheng, Lu Daoist!¡±


    ¡°Lu Mountain Lord, long time no see!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang greeted Lu Changsheng.


    Besides the two, many other family powers arrived, and upon seeing Lu Changsheng, they all greeted him.


    Soon after, Lu Changsheng and people from these Foundation Establishment families arranged by the Zheng Family took their seats in a large hall to chat casually.


    ¡°Elder Ancestor of the Yu Shui Xu Family, has arrived!¡±


    At that moment, a loud announcing voice came from outside.


    Soon after, Patriarch Zheng, accompanied by a tall, dignified man with hawk-like eyes dressed in a golden robe, walked into the hall.


    Following the man in the golden robe were two men and a woman.


    One of the women had a sorrowful countenance, while a man next to her had his arm around her shoulder, comforting her.


    ¡°Elder Ancestor Xu has been seen!¡±


    ¡°Greetings to Daoist Xu!¡±


    ¡°Great-grandfather!¡±


    Many in the hall stood up and greeted the man in the golden robe with cupped fists.


    Lu Changsheng had perused the general information on the Yu Shui Xu Family.


    He knew that the man in the golden robe was named Xu Renguang, one of the Foundation Establishment Ancestors of the Yu Shui Xu Family.


    ¡°Xu pays respects to all Daoist friends here.¡±


    The golden robed man showed a cheerful and straightforward smile, cupping his hands and addressing everyone.


    After Elder Ancestor Xu took his seat, the funeral banquet also began.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    During the midst of the convivial conversation, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt something and turned his head to look towards a woman sitting next to Elder Ancestor Xu.


    This woman appeared to be around twenty years old, extremely beautiful.


    With soft, lustrous fiery red hair and a beautifully ornate dress of red and gold, her figure was exquisitely curvaceous.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the woman, clearly not because of her appearance or features.


    It was her Divine Sense, comparable to the peak of Foundation Establishment, that made him acutely aware that this woman had been observing him ever since she entered the hall.


    As if realizing that Lu Changsheng had noticed her, the red-haired woman drifted her gaze away elegantly, picked up her chopsticks gracefully, and began to chew on a slice of meat slowly and daintily.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng did not pay much mind.


    After all, it was quite normal for his charm to compel a woman to steal a few extra glances.


    However, he still noticed that the woman continued to sneak peeks at him.


    Just then, the red-haired woman whispered something to Xu Renguang.


    The next thing he knew, Xu Renguang approached Lu Changsheng with a glass of wine, his face wearing a polite smile, and said, ¡°Master Lu, my granddaughter is preparing to tame a Heavenly Fire Mink and requires the use of a Second Rank Mystical Frost Talisman.¡±

 Chapter 488: The Xu Family has a Daughter, the Dragon Emperor Body! (2)

    ¡°I wonder if Master Lu can draw a talisman. If it¡¯s possible, I¡¯d like to trouble Master Lu to do so.¡±


    Xu Renguang said politely.


    ¡°Heavenly Fire Mink, Mystical Frost Talisman?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng glanced at the redhead woman next to him.


    He knew that Beast Tamers subdue Pet Beasts mostly through various means to make them submit.


    Methods such as the Blood Covenant, contract documents, Beast Control Tokens, and the like are all considered inferior.


    ¡°Could it be that she was looking at me earlier because of the talisman?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered to himself.


    Looking at Xu Renguang, he showed a hint of regret and said, ¡°Lu Daoist, regarding the Mystical Frost Talisman, I have never drawn it before, and I am not very confident.¡±


    The Mystical Frost Talisman is a Second Rank high-grade Spirit Talisman, which Lu Changsheng could naturally draw with ease.


    However, he seldom drew such a Spirit Talisman, and those booking Second Rank Talismans from him were already scheduled into next year.


    Without the other party promising any benefits, they expect me to help draw talismans?


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    ¡°I wonder how much confidence Master Lu has.


    ¡°If you can draw it, my Xu Family will certainly be very grateful.¡±


    Xu Renguang continued to say.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng glanced at the redhead woman again.


    He didn¡¯t expect that this person could actually make the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family promise a handsome reward.


    It seemed that this redhead woman¡¯s status and identity within the Xu Family were quite extraordinary.


    After mulling it over for a moment, he said, ¡°Well then, I shall try when I return.¡±


    ¡°If there is any news, I will reply to Lu Daoist within three months. How about that?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said this.


    ¡°In that case, thank you, Lu Daoist!¡±


    ¡°I raise a glass to you, Lu Daoist!¡±


    Xu Renguang lifted his cup and expressed his thanks with a bow.


    Many people in the grand hall saw this scene and revealed a touch of envy in their eyes.


    They envied the Xu Family for being able to easily request Lu Changsheng to help draw talismans and envied Lu Changsheng for his identity as a Second Rank high-grade Talisman Master. ????????¦¥?


    ¡°Lu Daoist is too polite.¡±


    Lu Changsheng lifted his cup and said.


    After he had eaten and drunk his fill, Lu Changsheng also learned about the identity of the redhead woman.


    The granddaughter of the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family, Xu Ruyin.


    Not only did she possess a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, but she also had an excellent talent for Beast Taming.


    Having just broken through to the Energy Refinement Late Stage, she tamed an Earth Grade Bloodline Monster Beast, the Fire Python Tiger.


    She could be said to be the current gem in the palm of Yu Shui Xu Family.


    Moreover, when Bai Yunyang mentioned this gem of the Xu Family, he also told an interesting story.


    After Xu Ruyin tamed the Fire Python Tiger, people from the main Beast Taming Xu Family came wanting to take her back to the main family to cultivate.


    But Xu Ruyin¡¯s father, Xu Renguang¡¯s son, had once been crippled by a direct descendant in the family competition, who took away his Spiritual Pets, thus Xu Ruyin refused to go back to the main family to cultivate.


    Furthermore, she declared her intention to seek justice for her father in the future.


    ¡­


    The Xu Family and others were arranged by the Zheng Family in a quiet courtyard.


    Inside the courtyard¡¯s building.


    ¡°Hong Lian senior, can you confirm it?¡±


    Xu Ruyin asked inwardly.


    ¡°You are not wrong in your perception, this person indeed has the aura of a Heavenly-Rank Bloodline Demon Beast, clearly, he has been in contact with Heavenly-Rank Demon Beasts for a long time.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, this aura is somewhat mixed, this palace suspects he has more than one Heavenly-Rank Bloodline Demon Beast.¡±


    An ethereal, elegant, and gentle voice, like music from the heavens, rang out in Xu Ruyin¡¯s mind.


    ¡°More than one!?¡±


    Xu Ruyin showed a look of surprise in her beautiful eyes upon hearing this.


    She was well aware of the preciousness of Heavenly Grade Bloodline Spiritual Beasts. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Not to mention her Yu Shui Xu Family.


    Even the main family, Beast Taming Xu Family, would find it extremely difficult to acquire a Heavenly Grade Bloodline Spiritual Beast.


    And now, a mere Foundation Establishment Family actually had multiple Heavenly-Rank Demon Beasts.


    ¡°If I could contract a Heavenly-Rank Demon Beast, then the ¡®Beast Technique¡¯ could advance further, evolving into an Orthodox Level Cultivation Technique, forming the ¡®Beastly Dao Foundation¡¯!¡±


    Xu Ruyin¡¯s beautiful eyes shone with hope and desire.


    Her family was happy and complete when she was young.


    But when she was seven years old, and accompanying her father to visit the main Beast Taming Xu Family for the family competition,


    she saw her own father being defeated by a direct descendant of the family, and even his Spiritual Pets were taken away.


    That battle also left her father crippled, dejected, and nearly reduced to a wastrel with no hope of Foundation Establishment.


    From that moment on, her heart harbored an additional goal.


    To seek justice for her father righteously in the family competition!


    Now, with supreme opportunity within her, she could see the hope of avenging her father!


    She inquired respectfully: ¡°Senior Hong Lian, do you have any way?¡±


    The Cultivation Technique she practiced was called ¡®Beast Technique¡¯.


    This technique was highly esoteric, enabling her to enhance the power of her technique by the grade of contracted Spiritual Beasts.


    Moreover, it also allowed her to improve her own talents, foundation, and potential through contracting Spiritual Beasts.


    ¡°This person is not simple. I perceive a terrifying aura coming from him. He must have great fortune and secrets.¡±


    The ethereal voice like the music of the heavens continued.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin was shocked upon hearing this.


    She knew the prowess of Senior Hong Lian.


    This Lu Changsheng actually made Senior Hong Lian feel a terrifying aura.


    ¡°Senior Hong Lian, I have heard some rumors about this person¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin immediately recounted some information about Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Lower Grade Spiritual Root, son-in-law living off his wife¡¯s family, many wives and concubines, numerous offspring, a master of the Talisman Path, and such rapid Cultivation speed¡­ Could it be the legendary Dragon Emperor Body!¡±


    The ethereal voice conveyed a hint of surprise and curiosity.


    ¡°Dragon Emperor Body?¡±


    ¡°Senior Hong Lian, what kind of Spiritual Body is that? I¡¯ve never heard of it.¡±


    Xu Ruyin asked.


    ¡°I have also heard of this body. In the Central State Great Qian Dynasty, there was a Saint King who had one hundred and eight Heavenly Consorts and three thousand beauties in his harem.¡±


    ¡°It is said that this Saint King¡¯s constitution was known as the ¡®Dragon Emperor Body¡¯. Not only was dual cultivation with men and women harmless to him, but it also allowed his thoughts to become clear, his Cultivation to progress swiftly, with no bottlenecks to hinder him, and this constitution was most conducive to having children; his offspring were also more likely to be extraordinarily talented!¡±

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    The ethereal voice spoke in such a manner.


    ¡°There is actually such a physique in the world.¡±


    Xu Ruyin, upon hearing these words, also showed a look of surprise and doubt.


    Although she did not know much about spiritual bodies, she had heard and understood common physiques, including the Five Elements Spiritual Body. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She had never heard of such a mysterious spiritual body before.


    After all, most cultivators practice abstinence as part of their cultivation regimen.


    Only a small number of heretic cultivators or those who practice dual cultivation, by harvesting others¡¯ essence, would choose to indulge in desires.


    But such individuals would eventually have their foundations weakened by excessive dual cultivation and harvesting, and at a certain realm, they would find it difficult to make any progress.


    ¡°This palace has only heard of such matters and is speculating as such. However, if this child is as you say, he must surely be a person with great fortune,¡± said the voice.


    ¡°Such characters have many tricks up their sleeves. If you are trying to get a Heaven Rank demon beast from him, I¡¯m afraid it will be extremely difficult,¡± the ethereal voice said.


    Xu Ruyin heard this and fell silent, her beautiful eyes deep in thought.


    ¡­


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    The Zheng family¡¯s funeral lasted for three days.


    During this period, many matters were handled by the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family.


    This was also a way for the Xu Family to show their stance to the outside world; the Zheng family was under the protection of the Yu Shui Xu Family.


    Although this Xu Family was not the Beast Taming Xu Family, it was still strong enough to make many other forces weigh their decisions carefully.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, my granddaughter will be staying at Wugong Ridge for a while,¡± said Xu Renguang to Lu Changsheng politely.


    ¡°If you manage to inscribe the Mystical Frost Talisman, just send someone to inform us at Wugong Ridge,¡± he said.


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this, glanced at Xu Ruyin next to him, who had a delicate face, fiery red long hair, and a graceful figure, and nodded with a smile.


    Because of Zheng Yongwan, he had attended many ceremonies of the Zheng family¡¯s funeral over these three days.


    During that time, he keenly noticed that Xu Ruyin looked at him from time to time.


    This kind of looking was different from the scrutiny in the great hall at the beginning.


    It contained a few indescribable meanings.


    This made Lu Changsheng feel that there was something off about Xu Ruyin.


    It wasn¡¯t because he was so charming that she looked at him from time to time.


    Although he didn¡¯t know what was going on with her,


    Lu Changsheng became extra cautious and wary of Xu Ruyin in his heart.


    ¡­


    As the funeral of the Zheng family came to an end, Lu Changsheng also took Zheng Yongwan back to Bi Lake Mountain.


    Just after returning to Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng received some news.


    The dragon carp in Bi Shui Lake had emerged!


    And it was caught by his daughter, Lu Wangshu.


    At this, Lu Changsheng looked at the system interface to see that his daughter Lu Wangshu already had 41% fishing talent, leaving him somewhat at a loss for words. ?a?§à£Â??


    He could only hope that his daughter would also have this much interest in the Talisman Path in the future.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the dragon carp.


    It was currently the size of a forearm, with its entire body covered in scales emanating a golden luster, appearing quite extraordinary.


    Seeing this dragon carp, Lu Changsheng very much wanted to refine it into a Blackwater Dragon Fish Dao Soldier.


    But remembering his promise to his wife and children, that the first dragon carp caught would be cooked at home,


    He considered that the dragon carp was still too small, enough for perhaps a three-person family meal at best.


    So, Lu Changsheng decided to keep the dragon carp in the fish farm, planning to raise it for a few years.


    In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.


    [Congratulations to the host for the birth of a Spiritual Root descendant. You have earned one lottery opportunity]


    That day, a system notification sounded, accompanied by a faint tremor.


    ¡°This seems to be the thirty-ninth, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    ¡°Thirty-nine, and only the first child with a Spiritual Root?¡±


    ¡°And this Spiritual Root fluctuation, it should also just be a Lower Grade Spiritual Root.¡±


    Upon hearing this system prompt, Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows furrowed slightly.


    He felt that the chance for his third generation to have a Spiritual Root was too low.


    However, thinking of his own children who were giving birth, none of whom had a Spiritual Root, his heart felt slightly relieved.


    Under the circumstances where neither parent had a Spiritual Root, having a Spiritual Root in the thirty-ninth child was already considered a decent probability.


    Perhaps it was thanks to the Spirit Rice that his children ate regularly, constantly nourished by Spiritual Energy.


    ¡°System, draw a prize!¡±


    Without overthinking it, Lu Changsheng opened the system to begin the draw.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a Fourth Rank Elixir Medicine: Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir]


    [The reward has been issued to System Space, the host can check it at any time]


    An elixir icon emerged from the big wheel, accompanied by a system notification tone.


    ¡°Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir?¡±


    When Lu Changsheng saw the prize he drew, his eyebrows raised.


    This was an elixir he had never heard of before.


    With a slight stirring of his mental spirit, he looked toward the System Space for the effects of this elixir.


    [Elixir: Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir]


    [Quality: Fourth Rank]


    [Description: As long as a cultivator¡¯s soul has not dissipated, upon taking this elixir, one can regenerate flesh from bones and fuse the soul back to life]


    ¡°Fourth Rank Elixir!¡±


    When Lu Changsheng saw the grade and effect of this elixir, he couldn¡¯t help but inhale sharply.


    Most of the rewards he had obtained so far were of the Third Rank.


    It was only the Life-Substituting Talisman he drew earlier, with good luck, that he had obtained a Fourth Rank reward.


    He didn¡¯t expect to draw another Fourth Rank elixir today.


    And certainly, the effects of this elixir were extraordinary.


    After a cultivator dies, the soul can still exist for a period of time.


    Thus, high-rank cultivators, when killing, aim to destroy both the body and soul to ensure there are no future troubles.


    Especially in the Demon Path, after killing someone, they capture the victim¡¯s soul for cultivating techniques or for refining Magic Artifacts.


    And with this elixir, even if a person is dead, as long as their soul hasn¡¯t been completely annihilated, taking the elixir would allow them to regenerate from their bones and come back to life.


    This effect is simply terrifying!


    It can be said to be a truly life-saving miracle medicine!


    ¡°However, being ranked as a Fourth Rank elixir makes it seem somewhat redundant.¡±


    ¡°In battles between Nascent Soul Immortals, one has to strike down the opponent until both body and soul are dispersed, and a Nascent Soul True Lord wouldn¡¯t possibly allow someone¡­¡±


    ¡°Eh, I¡¯ve heard that a Nascent Soul True Lord not only has a lifespan of over a thousand years but also possesses all sorts of inconceivable methods.¡±


    ¡°One such method is known as Body Seizure Reincarnation.¡±


    ¡°The books say that all the mana and divine skills of a Nascent Soul True Lord are contained within the Nascent Soul itself, and even if their body is completely destroyed and their soul shattered, as long as the Nascent Soul survives, they can seize another body and be reborn¡­¡±


    ¡°And Nascent Soul True Lords have mastery over the power of the void, their Nascent Souls capable of escaping into it, with no restrictions or techniques able to hold them back, possessing an extremely strong ability to preserve their own lives!¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.


    Knowledge about the Nascent Soul mainly came from his usual reading.


    On the other hand, it was through the Cultivation Techniques he obtained from the system draws, knowing a thing or two from their descriptions.


    ¡°Nevertheless, as precious and powerful as it is, it¡¯s somewhat redundant for me at the moment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir, sighed deeply,


    and simply placed the elixir in the System Space to collect dust.


    Planning to take it out only when there was a need for it.

 Chapter 490: The Demonic Seven Sects, Sending a Clock to the Four Great Families!

    This day, Lu Changsheng learned of the news about Azure Phoenix Immortal City through Xiao Xiyue.


    They too faced a surge of demon beasts, and even three Heaven Rank Demon Kings attacked Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    This battle nearly resulted in the city being breached.


    However, the most reclusive loose cultivator of Jiang Country, the Azure Phoenix Immortal, re-emerged into public view after many years of silence.


    With a Third Rank Qing Luan, five hundred Qing Luan Dao Soldiers in tow, she ferociously battled the three great Heaven Rank demon animals.


    After months of intense fighting, the Azure Phoenix Immortal finally killed the Ironback Kui Bear and severely wounded the Diamond Ape King, bringing an end to the beast tide.


    ¡°The message indicates that if the beast tide hadn¡¯t been so severe, nearly breaching Azure Phoenix Immortal City, with the strength of the Azure Phoenix Immortal and riding the wave of victory with five hundred Qing Luan Dao Soldiers, there was even a hope to kill the Diamond Ape King,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue spoke out, saying thus.


    Even she was astonished upon receiving this news.


    For the bloodline grade of demon beasts determines the upper limit of their strength.


    Like a Third Rank Demon King with a Heavenly Grade bloodline, whose strength corresponds to a Nascent Soul Cultivator with a Superior Gold Core.


    Each one possesses frightening combat power.


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    Yet the Azure Phoenix Immortal fought three alone, managing to slay one and severely wound another; it was nothing short of astounding.


    ¡°Three Heaven Rank Demon Kings almost breached Azure Phoenix Immortal City¡­.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng drew a deep breath, understanding how fierce and perilous the battle was.


    He looked at Xiao Xiyue and continued to ask, ¡°Xi Yue, the strength of this Azure Phoenix Immortal must not be far from making a breakthrough to Nascent Soul, right?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure about that. There are rumors that the Azure Phoenix Immortal has been in closed-door cultivation these years, preparing for the assault on Nascent Soul,¡±


    ¡°There are also rumors that years ago, the Azure Phoenix Immortal delved deep into the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range and suffered severe injuries, spending these years to recuperate,¡±


    ¡°However, judging from the strength she displayed now, it¡¯s estimated she¡¯s not far from a breakthrough to Nascent Soul,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said in a low voice.


    ¡°If this Azure Phoenix Immortal breaks through to Nascent Soul, I fear the entire situation in Jiang Country will undergo change,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with some emotion.


    In the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm now, only the Heavenly Sword Sect had a Nascent Soul True Lord to preside over it.


    If the Azure Phoenix Immortal, a loose cultivator, achieves Nascent Soul, it¡¯s feared that not just the whole of Jiang Country, but even the neighboring cultivation realms would be shaken.


    After all, each Nascent Soul True Lord can influence the landscape of a country, of a cultivation realm.


    This made Lu Changsheng think of the Xuanjian True Monarch of the Heavenly Sword Sect, also a fierce figure.


    In the beginning, facing the invitation to battle from the three Great Demon Sects of Jin Kingdom, he fought alone against two Nascent Soul True Monarchs. ????¨¢????¨°?¦¥?


    The result being he almost slew the Five Poisons Cult Leader, possessing truly astonishing combat power.


    ¡°This Azure Phoenix Immortal seeking a breakthrough to Nascent Soul must be immensely difficult,¡±


    ¡°Azure Phoenix Immortal City only has a Third Rank Spirit Vein, which is simply inadequate for assaulting Nascent Soul,¡±


    ¡°Even if she temporarily elevates the Spiritual Energy to Fourth Rank through methods, it is still quite forced,¡±


    ¡°Moreover, with Azure Phoenix Immortal City close to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, once she attempts to attack Nascent Soul, there will definitely be Demon Kings attacking,¡±


    ¡°And the Four Great Immortal Sects ¨C Heavenly Sword Sect, Qingyun Sect, Spirit Taming Sect, and Luoxia Sect ¨C wouldn¡¯t want to see the Azure Phoenix Immortal achieve Nascent Soul,¡±


    ¡°Unless she is willing to join one of the Four Great Immortal Sects,¡±


    Ling Zixiao held her teacup, her demeanor dignified and elegant, her voice clear as she spoke.


    ¡°Indeed,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, understanding the principle.


    It¡¯s already quite remarkable for the Azure Phoenix Immortal to rise powerfully as a loose cultivator and establish Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    As a loose cultivator, no power wanted to see her break through to Nascent Soul.


    Because resources in the cultivation world are limited.


    With each new person, a share of the bounty must be divided up.


    ¡°Yet this beast tide should have a major issue; as far as I recall, there hasn¡¯t been such an exaggerated beast tide for nearly a century,¡±


    Ling Zixiao frowned slightly, saying so.


    ¡°Indeed, there is a problem. The main target of this beast tide was the Spirit Taming Sect, not Azure Phoenix Immortal City,¡±


    ¡°The news I received indicates that the Spirit Taming Sect suffered heavy losses in this battle,¡±


    ¡°Not only were several lines of defense breached, innumerable disciples died or were injured, but also two Nascent Soul Immortals and one Sect Guardian Spiritual Beast were killed, a massive blow to their strength!¡±


    ¡°Were it not for the support from the Qingyun Sect, Luoxia Sect, and Heavenly Sword Sect, the defenses might have been breached,¡±


    ¡°I even suspect that a Fourth Rank Great Demon King has emerged within the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range; only such a force could stir up such a beast tide,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said out loud.


    ¡°Two Nascent Soul Immortals have died? I had heard that the Spirit Taming Sect only had six Nascent Soul Immortals to begin with? Now two have died?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue.


    In the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, Nascent Soul Immortals are top figures wherever they are.


    Like families and powers presided over by a Nascent Soul Immortal, they are known as cultivation noble houses. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But now the Spirit Taming Sect has lost two Nascent Soul Immortals and a Third Rank Spiritual Beast in just one battle, which is absolutely dreadful.


    ¡°Yes, now the Spirit Taming Sect only has four Nascent Soul Immortals left,¡±


    ¡°However, the Spirit Taming Sect also has two Third Rank Sect Guardian Spiritual Beasts; the Sect¡¯s foundation is deep,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said thus.


    ¡°The cultivation world in these years is truly in an era of frequent turmoil, the invasion incident of the Jin Kingdom Demon Path hasn¡¯t passed long, and now such a horrific beast tide has risen¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and sighed.


    In earlier years, he thought the cultivation world was relatively stable.


    It seems now that the cultivation world has never been at peace, always churning with undercurrents.


    It¡¯s just that his strength was too low before, and his channels of information were limited; he was unaware of many things.


    Just like the news from the direction of Azure Phoenix Immortal City,


    Had he not asked Xiao Xiyue to pay more attention, he would still be unaware now.


    ¡°My Lord, turbulence is the norm in the cultivation world¡­¡±


    ¡°In our Jiang Country¡¯s west, called the Western Region, it belongs to a chaotic area with a hundred nations existing together, humans and demons cohabiting, with wars and chaos every year, nations being destroyed,¡±

 Chapter 491: The Demonic Seven Sects, Sending a Clock to the Four Great Families! (2)

    ¡°Our Jiang Country, fifty years ago, also waged war with Yue Country and invaded Yan Country,¡±


    Ling Zixiao spoke, saying so.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, in the Cultivation World, wars tend to break out every few decades, but the geographical location of our Jiang Country is quite advantageous.¡±


    ¡°To the west, we have the Western Regions; to the north, the natural barrier of the Great Dream Marsh; to the south, Yue Country is a righteous nation friendly to us and also guarded by the natural barrier of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.¡±


    ¡°The only threats to be wary of are the Demon Path of Jin Kingdom and the tide of demon beasts from the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said, speaking out loud.


    ¡°So, as long as there is no major war, our Jiang Country is relatively safe,¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and chuckled lightly.


    ¡°Indeed, as long as there isn¡¯t a war on the scale of the past conflict with the Demonic Seven Sects, the impact on Jiang Country shouldn¡¯t be too great.¡±


    ¡°Of course, if Jin Kingdom were to produce another Nascent Soul True Lord, the situation might change.¡±


    Ling Zixiao said with a light smile.


    ¡°Demonic Seven Sects?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng showed a hint of surprise on his face.


    He had read many books and knew a bit about the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, but he had never heard of these Demonic Seven Sects.


    ¡°Yes, the Demonic Seven Sects.¡±


    ¡°I once read in a notebook that eight hundred years ago, seven powers from the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm formed an alliance, waged war, and invaded other countries.¡±


    ¡°That war was incredibly brutal, nearly affecting half of the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, with countless countries and powers falling. Not only did Nascent Soul Immortals fall, but even Nascent Soul True Lords perished!¡±


    Ling Zixiao picked up her tea, took a light sip, and said with a hint of emotion.


    ¡°I seem to have read about this war in the histories of the Southern Wilderness, which mentioned it was a great battle between righteousness and the demonic path, with the demonic path eventually being repelled by the united righteous powers?¡± ?????N??¨§?


    Lu Changsheng said, frowning slightly.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s the war.¡±


    ¡°I saw in the notebook that in just a few years, the Demonic Seven Sects conquered several countries, sweeping through and nearly claiming a quarter of the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, forcing many countries and Immortal Sects of the righteous path to form an alliance and unite to rebuff the Demonic Seven Sects.¡±


    ¡°The war was exceptionally brutal, ending only when the ¡®Demon Witch Sect¡¯s¡¯ Nascent Soul elder perished, prompting the remaining six sects to retreat.¡±


    Ling Zixiao recounted slowly.


    ¡°The Demon Witch Sect, an elder in the later stages of the Nascent Soul perished!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng realized the extent of the war¡¯s ferocity only after hearing these words.


    The history book he read about the Southern Wilderness mentioned the war only briefly.


    He hadn¡¯t realized it ended with the fall of a late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, besides the Demon Witch Sect, what were the other six sects called?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked curiously.


    ¡°They seem to be named the Demonic Sect, Holy Lotus Cult, Blood Sea Sect, Myriad Beasts Demon Sect, Netherworld Ghost Sect, and Azure Sky Demon Sect,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said after a moment of contemplation.


    Due to her Dragon Roar Physique, she often read a wide variety of books, but even so, she couldn¡¯t remember these details very clearly.


    ¡°In the eight hundred years since then, these Demonic Seven Sects must still exist, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to inquire.


    ¡°I¡¯m not too sure either; I only came across this part of history in the notebook.¡±


    ¡°Sects like the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Qingyun Sect have legacies spanning thousands of years. Even though the Demonic Seven Sects suffered heavy losses back then, except for the ¡®Demon Witch Sect,¡¯ the remaining six sects all had Nascent Soul stage elders, so it¡¯s hard to imagine their legacies coming to an end,¡±


    Ling Zixiao elaborated.


    ¡°Let¡¯s hope a war of that scale doesn¡¯t happen in the future,¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed.


    He felt that if such a major war were to break out, he would need to be at least at the Nascent Soul Stage to protect his family.


    Otherwise, even a Nascent Soul Immortal might perish in such a conflict. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng recognized that his power, when compared to the entire Qingyun Region, was quite commendable.


    But when considering the entire Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, or even the whole Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, it was not sufficient.


    ¡°Nascent Soul¡­¡±


    Despite his confidence in his future,


    He couldn¡¯t predict when he might achieve a Nascent Soul breakthrough.


    After all, the entire Jiang Country Cultivation Realm currently only had one Nascent Soul True Lord, which spoke to the difficulty of reaching that stage.


    He didn¡¯t ponder long and continued chatting with Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue about matters of the Cultivation World.


    Even though he read quite a lot of books regularly, compared to Ling Zixiao, he felt rather inferior.


    So talking with Ling Zixiao was also an opportunity to gain much knowledge.


    ¡­


    Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    Despite the heavy casualties in the onslaught of the beast tide, Azure Phoenix Immortal City managed to recover its usual bustle and hustle within a few months.


    After all, to Loose Cultivators, death was a norm.


    As long as Azure Phoenix Immortal City and the Azure Phoenix Immortal existed, offering second and third rank cave dwellings, Foundation Establishment Elixirs, and other rare elixir medicines and treasures, there would always be a steady stream of cultivators arriving at Azure Phoenix Immortal City, forming the foundation of the city.


    Moreover, not everyone shares the same joy and sorrow; those cultivators who survived the beast tide gained substantially, with faces alight with joy.


    In a humble courtyard of the outer city,


    ¡°This Three Suns Elixir truly deserves to be a second rank rare spirit pill; it not only allowed me to break through to the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement but has also healed all the hidden injuries and issues I accumulated over the years¡­¡±


    In the practice room, Li Feiyu opened his eyes, and his handsome face revealed a trace of happiness.


    He had been seriously injured in the battle of the beast tide but managed to survive with his Body Refinement.


    Now that the beast tide had subsided, Azure Phoenix Immortal City fulfilled its promise of rewarding based on merit, settling the dues for everyone involved.


    With these merits, he exchanged for a Three Suns Elixir.

 Chapter 492: The Demonic Seven Sects, Sending a Clock to the Four Great Families! (3)

    Not only had his cultivation level advanced further, but he had also resolved the hidden dangers from his injuries and the consumption of a Second Rank Monster Core during previous battles.


    ¡°Although this merit is not small, it¡¯s still far from enough to achieve Foundation Establishment¡­¡±


    As Li Feiyu thought about the path ahead, a sense of gravity appeared on his face.


    Through his endeavors in Azure Phoenix Immortal City, he had gained some understanding of Foundation Establishment.


    He came to a profound realization of the difficulty he would face in attempting to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    He possessed only a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root.


    With a Lower Grade Spiritual Root, when breaking through the three barriers of Foundation Establishment and transforming Spiritual Power into Mana, the conversion efficiency is too slow, proving to be a burden.


    Therefore, for those with a Lower Grade Spiritual Root to break through to Foundation Establishment, they must have a Foundation Establishment Elixir and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects linked to the Magic Barrier with only a ten to twenty percent chance of success.


    And with his current merits, he could at most exchange for one Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object.


    ¡°Changsheng has already achieved Foundation Establishment, how can I allow myself to fall behind.¡±


    ¡°I still have more than ten years, what difficulty would there be in striving to procure a Foundation Establishment Elixir in this time?¡±


    Under Li Feiyu¡¯s dark brows, his eyes were deep and bright, exuding an unstoppable determination.


    ¡­


    The vast clear sky was as pure as a washed sapphire, the azure heaven untouched by a single cloud.


    Among the cloud borders, a Spirit Boat shuttled along with six cultivators aboard, men and women alike.


    Leading them was a man with a rebellious face and a physique as imposing as a mountain, who radiated a fierce and bandit-like aura in his red robe.


    He looked at a youth aboard the Spirit Boat, around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with a hint of violence between his brows, and said, ¡°Little brother, in half a month, we will arrive at the Red Leaf Valley Market you spoke of.¡±


    ¡°Have you thought about how to resolve it?¡±


    The brawny man said with a sonorous voice and a wild look on his face.


    ¡°Big brother, my parents died in that Red Leaf Valley Market, so I want the entire market and the four major families backing it to accompany my parents in death as a sacrifice to their spirits!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Fang Yu¡¯s brows were filled with violence, and hatred flickered in his eyes.


    Ten years ago, his parents, in order to prepare Foundation Establishment Resources for him, chose to loot the Marketplace.


    As a result, both of them perished at Red Leaf Valley Market.


    While he was fleeing alone, the blood feud of his parents constantly spurred him on.


    Through countless brushes with death, he finally made some gains, chancing upon an opportunity in an ancient cave dwelling, breaking through to Foundation Establishment. ?¦Á¦­?B¨¨?


    Later, he even gathered several sworn brothers and a Dao companion in the Imperial Spirit Sect¡¯s Domain due to a beast tide.


    Especially after the eldest brother and his Dao companion learned of his thirst for revenge, inquired about the cause, and expressed a willingness to help him avenge his parents, he was deeply moved.


    ¡°Good, worthy of little brother indeed, truly domineering, let¡¯s do it the way you suggested!¡±


    A rough and unrestrained voice echoed.


    ¡°This Red Leaf Valley Market, as little brother said, is just made up of a few Foundation Establishment Families. With all of us brothers going there, aren¡¯t they easy to manipulate!¡±


    Another voice, leaning towards the cold, rang out.


    ¡°With our older brothers present, surely they will be easy to manipulate, but these families all have Great Formations protecting them. If we make consecutive moves, we might even attract people from Qingyun Sect.¡±


    ¡°Brother Yu, do you have any tokens to send to these four families to let them know you¡¯ve returned, to keep them constantly anxious? Once they gather, or if we manage to lure them together, we¡¯ll find an opportunity to eradicate them all in one fell swoop!¡±


    The peach-dressed woman by Fang Yu¡¯s side spoke out.


    ¡°Little sister, this proposal isn¡¯t bad at all. In that case, when the time comes, we¡¯ll send a clock to these four families and tell them little brother is back, to let them know they will repay their debts in blood, to get cleaned up and wait for death, kekekek!¡±


    As someone heard the suggestion, they immediately laughed boisterously.


    ¡°Alright, then, when the time comes, we¡¯ll send a clock to these four families as a harbinger of their end!¡±


    Fang Yu, hearing this, displayed a cruel smile.


    Then, looking at the sky with eyes full of malevolence, he muttered, ¡°Dad, mom, your son will use Red Leaf Valley Market, the four major families, to sacrifice to your spirits in heaven!¡±


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Changsheng Hall, inside the cave dwelling.


    ¡°Clang, clang, clang¡ª¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard the noise and gazed at the golden cocoon.


    As the clear and resonant sounds of clinking and clashing rose incessantly, the golden cocoon began to crack.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The golden cocoon exploded with a bang, and infinite radiance surged forth.


    A six-winged golden silkworm, its body shimmering with golden light, appeared.


    After its promotion to the second rank, there had been no significant change.


    Its body had grown from the original two inches to four or five inches, glistening throughout, and its wings, thin as cicada¡¯s, sported strands of golden patterns.


    The whole gave off the impression of an invincible and indestructible aura.


    ¡°After advancing to the second rank, what changes are there?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the six-winged golden silkworm in front of him and asked aloud.


    Though the six-winged golden silkworm was known for its ferocity and brutality, with hardly any spiritual intelligence to speak of, Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    through systematic training, Lu Changsheng could still communicate simply with it.


    But as soon as the six-winged golden silkworm heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, it spat out a beam of golden light, sharp as an arrow.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The beam struck the wall of the cave abode, leaving behind a black, scorching gap.


    ¡°As expected of an ancient rare insect species, just having ascended to the second rank, it boasts such an attack power!¡±


    ¡°This cave abode was constructed mainly from void xuan stones and inscribed with spiritual pattern formations; while not as hard as spiritual artifacts, it¡¯s comparable to a magic artifact.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, within this golden light, besides its sharpness, there¡¯s also a True Fire essence that can scorch and corrode one¡¯s body and soul!¡±


    Lu Changsheng examined the spot where the six-winged golden silkworm attacked, his face showing delight.


    He clearly recognized the terror of the six-winged golden silkworm¡¯s offensive capabilities.


    An average Foundation Establishment cultivator facing such attacks would likely disintegrate body and soul if careless.


    As if understanding Lu Changsheng¡¯s encouragement, the six-winged golden silkworm shook its body, and the gold light around it exploded exponentially, taking on the appearance of a massive golden cup.


    ¡°Clang, clang, clang¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng tapped on the six-winged golden silkworm¡¯s body with his finger.


    He then pulled out a superior magic artifact and chopped at the six-winged golden silkworm.


    But the magical sword collided with the golden silkworm, resulting only in a noise reminiscent of clashing metal.


    ¡°Slash!¡±


    Lu Changsheng circulated his mana and spurred the magical sword to continue slashing at the six-winged golden silkworm.


    Yet, like a golden cup, the golden silkworm remained completely unyielding.


    Even after being chopped twice, the golden silkworm became slightly restless, its body emanating a ferocious and savage bloodthirsty aura.


    This was Lu Changsheng, its master, and it was able to control itself.


    If it were anyone else, it would have attacked by now.


    ¡°Such a physique is not weaker than a lower grade spiritual artifact, even stronger than average spiritual artifacts by a margin.¡±


    Lu Changsheng put away the magical sword and took out a gourd filled with spiritual blood to feed the six-winged golden silkworm.


    After a simple test, he had gained a clear understanding of the six-winged golden silkworm¡¯s strength.


    For the likes of the Yu Family, Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, and those at the Foundation Establishment level, facing the six-winged golden silkworm meant almost certain death.


    Because their cultivation level and strength were unlikely to break through the six-winged golden silkworm¡¯s defenses.


    And facing its attack, they would have difficulty defending.


    However, if they fled immediately upon encounter, there was still a good chance they could escape.


    After the six-winged golden silkworm had eaten its fill, Lu Changsheng put it back into the spiritual pet bag and walked out of Changsheng Hall.


    ¡°Husband¡­¡±


    Just at that moment, Lu Miaoyun rushed over hurriedly to inform Lu Changsheng of a piece of news.

 Chapter 493: I Contracted a Rank 3 Spiritual Beast Before!

    ¡°The remnants of the Robber Cultivator from the Red Leaf Valley Market?¡±


    ¡°Sending a bell? Blood for blood, may you journey well in the Yellow Springs.¡±


    As Lu Changsheng heard Lu Miaoyun¡¯s words and looked at the copper bell in his hand, with residual Foundation Establishment Late Stage mana, his brow furrowed slightly.


    He thought to himself, do Robber Cultivators nowadays play like this?


    Facing such a situation, should I shout, ¡®Aside from Nascent Soul Immortals, who dares to act against our four major families? Who dares to curse me with a bell? Investigate this for me!¡¯


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, did you see who brought this bell here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked aloud.


    ¡°Xiao Yu was guarding the mountain gate when the bell directly smashed in front of it, and no trace of a person was seen.¡±


    ¡°So this is most likely the doing of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun replied with pursed lips.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded thoughtfully after hearing this.


    A Foundation Establishment Cultivator coming to do this and deliberately leaving behind a trail of Foundation Establishment Late Stage magic aura was obviously not a mere prank.


    Although such an event wasn¡¯t taken seriously by Lu Changsheng, even to the point of thinking the other party had issues in the head,


    this matter was not aimed at Bi Lake Mountain.


    Rather, it was targeted at the Red Leaf Valley Market and the four major families!


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng still had some worries for Qingzhu Mountain and Lu Miaoge.


    After all, if the other party indeed had a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator, they posed a certain threat to Qingzhu Mountain and Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Especially the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    The market was always open to the public; if a Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivator infiltrated, it would be quite troublesome.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, send messages to Qingzhu Mountain, Hundred Birds Lake, and the Zheng Family to see what they think,¡±


    Lu Changsheng suggested after a moment¡¯s thought.


    If our family received this bell, the other three families surely did as well.


    ¡°Yes, my lord,¡±


    Lu Miaoyun responded, nodding her head and going to send a Communication Talisman.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng, holding the copper bell, went to consult Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue for their opinions.


    ¡°This person dares to act this way, either because they¡¯re pretending to be mysterious or they truly possess extraordinary strength, completely disregarding our families,¡± ????????¦­?§£??


    Ling Zixiao said calmly and elegantly after examining the bell.


    She was aware of Lu Changsheng¡¯s strength and was not particularly concerned about the matter.


    Moreover, her health had improved a lot over the past few years of treatment.


    Combined with the newly repaired family¡¯s Great Formation, unless it was a Nascent Soul Immortal attacking the formation, there was nothing to fear.


    ¡°Changsheng, if you need it, I can report this matter to the Sect and request that they send someone to investigate,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said softly.


    Although matters like this were generally not managed by Qingyun Sect unless they escalated,


    if she went to report it, they could still send someone to investigate.


    ¡°These people dare to act in such a way; obviously, they¡¯re not afraid of Qingyun Sect coming to investigate.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, Qingyun Sect would probably only send one or two Foundation Establishment Cultivators to oversee and investigate, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    Through the previous incident with Xiahou Monie, he knew the Sect would get involved in such matters,


    but they usually only handled it after the fact.


    After all, causing a big incident within one¡¯s own territory was equivalent to slapping Qingyun Sect in the face.


    But if there¡¯s just a threatening bell and nothing has actually happened, expecting Qingyun Sect to send someone to resolve it would likely be extremely difficult.


    Given the vastness of the Cultivation World, and enemies not yet revealing themselves, finding someone is very difficult.


    Qingyun Sect likely wouldn¡¯t bother.


    ¡°Hmm, for matters like this, the Sect usually only sends Foundation Establishment Cultivators to investigate or to be stationed,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said, lips slightly parted.


    ¡°These Robber Cultivators might be bold and arrogant, but not a single one is foolish.¡±


    ¡°They dare to act this way because they¡¯re not afraid of the Qingyun Sect¡¯s investigation. Now that the enemy is hidden and we are exposed, we can only wait for them to show themselves.¡±


    Ling Zixiao spoke out loud.


    ¡°I¡¯m not so worried about this matter; I¡¯m mainly concerned about Qingzhu Mountain, Hundred Birds Lake, and Sister Miaoge¡¯s situation,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°This is indeed troublesome,¡±


    Ling Zixiao nodded slightly, propped up her chin with her jade arm, and mused, ¡°My lord, in my view, there are three possibilities why this Robber Cultivator acts this way.¡±


    ¡°One is that they possess absolute power and completely disregard us, using this method for revenge.¡±


    ¡°After all, many madmen seeking revenge like to display themselves in this way.¡±


    ¡°Another is that it¡¯s all smoke and mirrors.¡±


    ¡°Considering this person¡¯s identity, a remnant of the Robber Cultivator from ten years ago, the fact that they didn¡¯t show themselves indicates that at the most, they were at the peak of Qi Refinement. Ten years have passed, and even with some opportunity, they could at most be at Middle Stage Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°Such strength is insufficient for revenge; hence they use these tactics to intimidate and trouble us.¡±


    ¡°Lastly, it might be a method to confuse us, keeping us worried and alert for some time until we let our guard down, and then strike unexpectedly, either against Red Leaf Valley Market or one of the families.¡±


    Ling Zixiao stated slowly.


    ¡°I think there¡¯s another possibility,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue, with her cool and noble demeanor, said, ¡°Considering the current information, this remnant of the Robber Cultivator is likely not alone; they want revenge against Red Leaf Valley Market and the four families behind it.¡±


    ¡°But in the Qingyun Region, annihilating someone else¡¯s family without cause is viewed as an act of the Demon Path, especially if they act against the marketplace.¡±


    ¡°So these people wanting to act against both the marketplace and the four families simultaneously is difficult, they can only target one family.¡±


    ¡°Once they make their move, the other families will be on alert, drawing Qingyun Sect¡¯s intervention.¡±


    ¡°So even if they possess absolute power, it would be troublesome to continue targeting the remaining major families after, only to flee and hide under Qingyun Sect¡¯s pursuit.¡± S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Their actions, aside from arrogance and mystery, could also be a way to prompt consultations among the four families or to increase security at Red Leaf Valley Market, followed by their revenge?¡±

 Chapter 494: I Contracted a Rank 3 Spiritual Beast Before! (2)

    Xiao Xiyue voiced her analysis.


    ¡°Not impossible,¡±


    Upon hearing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s words, Ling Zixiao nodded slightly.


    Lu Changsheng, listening to the conversation between the two women, pondered for a moment before looking at Ling Zixiao, ¡°Zi Xiao, how is your injury now?¡±


    ¡°My lord, rest assured, my body has already recovered quite a bit. Should I encounter a situation like with Xiahou Monie in the past, I am now well able to cope.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, with Daoist Xiao at home, along with the Golden Armor Bean Mother, Second Rank Puppets, my lord can rest assured to head to Qingzhu Mountain and Red Leaf Valley Market.¡±


    Ling Zixiao, hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, showed a slight smile and said so.


    Her complexion was still pale, but not as devoid of blood as before.


    With the treatment from the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, her meridians and dantian¡¯s recovery was limited, but the overall situation had improved markedly.


    ¡°Changsheng, if you¡¯re going to Qingzhu Mountain and Red Leaf Valley, you still need to be careful,¡±


    ¡°If it really comes down to it, I can ask for assistance from the Qingyun Sect to station someone at Qingzhu Mountain.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng was quite exceptional.


    Having just broken through to Foundation Establishment, he had been able to slay Meng Yibai, who was at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.


    But the true extent of Lu Changsheng¡¯s power remained unclear to her.


    With the current situation of the enemy hidden and us exposed, she did not want Lu Changsheng to take any risks.


    ¡°Xi Yue, rest assured,¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled slightly, holding Xiao Xiyue¡¯s hand, and then turned to Ling Zixiao, ¡°It¡¯s not about that, Zi Xiao, do you remember I mentioned before about wanting you to set up a Formation at the summit of Bi Yun Peak?¡±


    He had always wanted to plant the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    However, considering Ling Zixiao¡¯s physical condition, he had not raised this request.


    Now, encountering such an incident, if Ling Zixiao¡¯s body had mostly recovered; he planned to plant the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    This way, he wouldn¡¯t need to worry about home theft when he was away.


    Although at home, with Xiao Xiyue, Ling Zixiao, the Golden Armor Bean Mother, Third Rank Talismans, and Second Rank Puppets, they were unlikely to encounter any danger, ??N£Ï¦¢?s?


    But Ling Zixiao had only just started to recover, and he did not wish for her condition to worsen due to any situation.


    And Xiao Xiyue would also be leaving next year.


    ¡°Of course, I remember. My situation now is such that, as long as it is not the setting up of a large-scale Formation, there shouldn¡¯t be any significant problem.¡±


    ¡°My lord, what sort of Formation do you want?¡±


    Upon hearing these words, a stream of warmth flowed through Ling Zixiao¡¯s heart, and she answered with a gentle smile.


    ¡°This Formation mainly needs to be able to conceal the situation at the mountain summit and the aura of a Third Rank Demon.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke.


    ¡°Third Rank Demon aura!?¡±


    Both Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue were startled upon hearing this.


    Third Rank Demon aura implied the presence of a Third Rank Demon King!


    Such level of Demon Beasts were revered as clan-guarding Spiritual Beasts wherever they were!


    By saying this, did Lu Changsheng possess a Third Rank Spiritual Beast!?


    The two women looked at Lu Changsheng with shocked and incredulous expressions.


    Seeing the astonishment and uncertainty in the eyes of the two women, Lu Changsheng chuckled, ¡°That¡¯s right, I happened to fortuitously contract a Third Rank Tree King by chance.¡±


    ¡°Right now, this honored Tree King resides within a certain extraordinary treasure, and once it is released, it will no longer be moveable.¡±


    ¡°Hence, I thought, Zi Xiao, now that you can set up a Formation to conceal its aura, we could settle it at the summit of Bi Yun Peak.¡±


    ¡°That way, I wouldn¡¯t have to worry about any danger befalling the house.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    ¡°A Third Rank Demon King¡­¡±


    Both Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue found it hard to believe and were momentarily at a loss for words upon hearing this.


    Even though they were aware of the great fortunes and secrets Lu Changsheng possessed, that he was quite extraordinary,


    binding a Third Rank Demon King as a Spiritual Beast during the Foundation Establishment Phase was simply too astonishing.


    You must know, that was a sovereign Demon King!


    To make such a majestic being submit and become a contracted Spiritual Beast was nearly as difficult as ascending to divinity.


    Especially when there was such a discrepancy in strength, with Lu Changsheng only at Foundation Establishment.


    With Lu Changsheng having such a Third Rank Spiritual Beast to protect his family, he could quite confidently claim to be a Cultivation clan!


    However, upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, the two women also understood the problem.


    The Tree King!


    Unlike plant Demon Beasts, such as tree and vegetation spirits, which differ from furry, feathered, scaled, or insectoid Demon Beasts,


    if they haven¡¯t achieved transformation, they cannot move about freely.


    Therefore, contracting such a plant-based Spiritual Beast would be somewhat less deterrent in its external influence.


    Indeed, it might even invite trouble due to this factor.


    ¡°My lord, how strong is this Third Rank Demon King¡¯s power and aura?¡±


    Ling Zixiao came back to her senses and asked Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°This is something I can¡¯t quite describe, but it is among the stronger ones within the Third Rank,¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered slightly.


    Although he did not know the exact strength of the Mount Sumeru Tree King,


    the words ¡®low-grade True Spirit¡¯ already said everything.


    When a Demon Beast with a Heavenly Grade Bloodline grows to the Third Rank, it is equivalent to a cultivator who has condensed a Superior Gold Core.


    As such, being a True Spirit Level, the Mount Sumeru Tree King should be undefeatable among its rank, shouldn¡¯t it?


    ¡°If it¡¯s just about simply concealing the Tree King¡¯s true form and aura, I can modify the ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯ to accomplish that,¡±


    ¡°But once the Tree King takes action, its aura will be no longer concealable,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said after a moment of consideration.


    ¡°That will be enough; this kind of thing is just a precaution after all,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


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    if it came down to such a dangerous situation, there would be no other choice.


    After all, revealing the Tree King was still better than being robbed at home.


    Moreover, by then, with the Mount Sumeru Tree King at hand and his own power through the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi comparable to Core Formation, he reckoned that unless there was an attack from a Nascent Soul True Lord or the Immortal Sects, there wouldn¡¯t be too great a danger.


    ¡°And besides, I think I might even be able to summon a Nascent Soul Immortal¡­¡±

 Chapter 495: I Contracted a Rank 3 Spiritual Beast Before! (3)

    Lu Changsheng thought about the promise from a Nascent Soul Immortal he still held.


    Although twenty years had passed, he didn¡¯t know if this Nascent Soul Immortal would still honor their previously made agreement.


    Besides these, he also had his connection to Xiao Xiyue.


    The master of the other party also seemed quite decent, previously willing to help when he encountered trouble in Qingyun Sect.


    Should it come to that, he might be able to rely on this connection to seek refuge with Qingyun Sect.


    As Lu Changsheng calculated in such a manner, he suddenly felt that if he were to let loose completely, his strength would be sufficient to carve out a territory in the Qingyun Region.


    However, such matters were only a thought to him.


    Unless absolutely necessary, he couldn¡¯t possibly reveal everything.


    After all, wasn¡¯t it better for him to develop peacefully and steadily?


    ¡°Alright, since it is so, I will set up a small-scale ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯ here,¡±


    ¡°I will weaken and simplify the defensive, prohibitive, and enemy-confining effects of the formation, and enhance all of its concealing, illusory, and confusing effects. This way, we could shield the situation of the Third Rank Tree King,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said this.


    After speaking, she looked at Lu Changsheng and said, ¡°However, my lord, you still need to consider one thing, if this Tree King starts to inhale and exhale spiritual energy, I¡¯m afraid it will consume the entire spirit vein of Bi Yun Peak.¡±


    ¡°I have already thought about this problem, you can rest assured, Zi Xiao,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a smile.


    ¡°Then I am relieved, but I will need my lord to prepare some materials for the formation,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said with a faint smile.


    ¡°Alright, no problem.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, immediately asking Ling Zixiao what materials were needed and how long it would take to set up the formation.


    ¡°Our family still has two Array Masters, so it won¡¯t take long to cover the peak of Bi Yun Peak; it can be done in about ten days,¡±


    Ling Zixiao stated.


    ¡°Alright, no problem,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, checked what materials were missing, then concealed his form and went out.


    He prepared to make a trip to Qingzhu Mountain and the Red Leaf Valley Market to purchase all the materials.


    Meanwhile.


    Nine Dragons Market.


    In a small courtyard.


    ¡°The message has already been sent to the four major families. Let them fall into chaos for a while, and when the time is right, we¡¯ll go rob the Red Leaf Valley Market,¡± ??¦­?????§§?


    ¡°Once the four families¡¯ Foundation Establishment members come to support, we¡¯ll be able to kill them all in one fell swoop and avenge Yu brother¡¯s parents!¡±


    Tao Xiaolan, wearing a peach-colored dress, said.


    She wanted her partner to achieve clarity of thought and be freed from hatred, even considering replicating actions from the past.


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that the Yu Family has been destroyed. I still wanted to flay and dismember that person, to offer my parents¡¯ spirits in heaven!¡±


    Fang Yu said bitterly.


    Among the four major families, he hated the Yu Family the most.


    Because it was the Patriarch of the Yu Family who interfered with his parents, otherwise they still had a chance to escape.


    Although he hated the Nameless Sword Cultivator who killed his parents, this hatred had nowhere to vent.


    He planned to investigate the information and seek revenge once he advanced further in strength.


    ¡°I¡¯ve inquired a bit about the four families, and we need to be a bit wary of Lu Changsheng from the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family,¡±


    ¡°This man once used a Talisman Formation to kill three of the Yu Family¡¯s Foundation Establishment cultivators. Although they were only one Middle Stage and two Early Stage cultivators, he¡¯s not someone to be underestimated,¡±


    A middle-aged man with a fair complexion and a soft, feminine brow said.


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    As Robber Cultivators who had traveled far and wide, they still maintained a level of caution.


    Upon arriving at the Red Leaf Valley Market, they also discreetly learned about the situation of the four major families.


    ¡°Talisman Formation? This thing is indeed out of the ordinary,¡±


    ¡°Once in Yue Country, I encountered a kid from the Beast Talisman Sect. He sacrificed a pile of talismans, forming a Talisman Formation, and nearly caused me, the Buddha, to capsize in the gutter and fall into his hands,¡±


    A burly, bald man with a scarred head said this.


    ¡°Oh, second brother actually encountered such a matter? What was the kid¡¯s cultivation level that he nearly tripped you up?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Fang Yu asked.


    He knew well his second brother¡¯s prowess, who had just broken through to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment,


    but long possessed a corporeal body of the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°That kid was at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, but he sacrificed a hundred talismans in an instant, forming a strange beast. If it wasn¡¯t for Buddha¡¯s Vajra Overlord Body and Talisman Treasure for protection, I really wouldn¡¯t have been able to break his Talisman Formation,¡±


    The bald man touched the scar on his head, recalling with unease.


    ¡°Talisman Formation technique is indeed powerful, but this method has a fatal flaw!¡±


    At this moment, the red-robed man, sitting upright and dominating at the head of the table, said,


    He propped up his thick and muscular legs on the table, continuing, ¡°All the might of this Talisman Formation lies in the talismans. Ordinary cultivators don¡¯t snatch them; talismans rely on being purchased with money, or drawing them themselves, so how many talismans can they have?¡±


    ¡°So indeed, such techniques can only serve as a trump card, a life-saving means. That kid used the Talisman Formation to kill three Foundation Establishment members back then, which means this is his ace in the hole,¡±


    ¡°Only a few years have passed, how many talismans could he possibly have left on him? So when the time comes, just pay a little more attention to this youngster,¡±


    ¡°However, for someone of his inheritance to have such ability is also good news for us. This kind of Talisman Formation inheritance is worth a lot of money!¡±


    The red-robed man, large and imposing as a mountain, took out a wine jug, took a swig, and spoke loudly.


    ¡°Heh heh, Talisman Formation inheritance, I¡¯ve got to study that well when the time comes,¡±


    The bald man said, smiling at the thought.


    ¡°Not only that, I¡¯ve inquired slightly, and this fellow¡¯s fortunes are quite extraordinary¡­¡±


    The fair-skinned middle-aged man showed a sly smile, and continued.


    ¡°Kakakaka, it seems we¡¯ve found ourselves a fat sheep, thanks to our fifth brother,¡±

 Chapter 496: I Contracted a Rank 3 Spiritual Beast Before! (4)

    ¡°Not to mention anything else, the opportunities this lad has had alone make our trip worthwhile,¡±


    a thin, sallow-faced elder in a black robe cackled with laughter.


    As the others chatted and conversed, a burst of cheerful laughter filled the hall.


    ¡­


    Qingzhu Mountain, Qingzhu Hall.


    ¡°Changsheng, how about I go to the Red Leaf Valley Market to watch over things, and let Miaoge stay at home to hold the fort?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong suggested to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Uncle, there¡¯s no need for that. With this Second Rank Communication Talisman and these three, if anything comes up, contact me immediately, and I will rush over as fast as I can,¡±


    Though Lu Changsheng thought the proposal was good, after consideration, he still declined.


    After all, he had a rough idea of Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s combat abilities.


    Let alone being affected by injuries, even in his prime, his strength was quite average.


    Lu Miaoge might only be at the first layer of Foundation Establishment,


    but with her practice of the Water of Virtue Technique and her perfect foundation base, her mana is powerful.


    And with the Second Rank Talismans, Third Rank Talismans, and Talisman Treasures he had given her,


    her strength was sufficient to deal with anyone at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.


    She could even slay those at the late stage of Foundation Establishment if they were weak enough.


    Plus, if she couldn¡¯t win, she could still escape with the help of the talismans.


    ¡°Alright, Changsheng, you also need to be extra careful,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong nodded upon hearing this and said no more.


    Having seen how Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge treated him earlier, he knew their mana was far stronger than his.


    If it weren¡¯t for the fear of losing face, he would even consider sparring with Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge to gauge the gap between them.


    ¡°Rest assured, uncle,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He then went to pay respects to his father-in-law, Lu Yuanding, and the Fourth Elder.


    Years had passed, and Lu Yuanding had aged considerably, with much more white hair.


    Looking at his father-in-law, Lu Changsheng felt quite nostalgic.


    He vividly remembered how the man had taken him back to the Lu Family at the foot of the Qingyun Sect.


    After paying his respects, Lu Changsheng prepared to leave.


    At that moment, a woman was supporting an old, stooped man nearby; the two were talking about something.


    The old man looked at Lu Changsheng and immediately called out, ¡°Greetings to Lu Mountain Lord.¡±


    ¡°Uncle Gui,¡±


    Upon seeing the elder, Lu Changsheng stopped, nodded with a smile, and greeted him.


    This old man was the Qingzhu Villa¡¯s Hundred Treasures Pavilion shopkeeper who had taken good care of him in the past.


    ¡°Greetings to Lu Mountain Lord,¡±


    The woman beside him looked at Lu Changsheng with a complex expression and respectfully greeted him.


    ¡°Little Moon, long time no see,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, recognizing her as Uncle Gui¡¯s granddaughter.


    After a brief exchange with the two, he took out a bottle of elixir medicine from his storage bag that could nourish the flesh and gifted it to Uncle Gui. £Ò???????§¦?


    Although the man possessed the cultivation level of Qi Refinement, fifth layer, his years of hard work had taken a toll on his health.


    If he could nourish himself with the elixir medicine, he would be able to live a few years longer.


    ¡°Please accept it, Uncle Gui. You took good care of me in the past,¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll trouble you to pass these two bottles of elixir medicine to Uncle Fu and Lu Bo on my behalf,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, taking out two more bottles for the other two stewards.


    ¡°Thank you, Lu Mountain Lord!¡±


    Both expressed their gratitude, and watching Lu Changsheng walk away, they were filled with emotion.


    They had never thought that the once son-in-law, who had become a formidable ancestor and master of a mountain, would still remember the kindness they showed him and display such warmth.


    Upon arriving at the Red Leaf Valley Market, Lu Changsheng met with Lu Miaoge and spoke about the matter of the robber cultivators.


    Lu Miaoge had already received the news and said she would increase patrols and be more vigilant in the Red Leaf Valley Market during this time.


    Afterwards, Lu Changsheng also asked Lu Miaoge to help see if they could gather all the materials needed for the family¡¯s array in the Red Leaf Valley Market,


    so he wouldn¡¯t have to make another trip to any other marketplaces.


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 Chapter 497: Xu Ruyin: Is This a Heaven Rank Demon Beast?!

    Night.


    Enveloped by the hazy moonlight and the powerful formation, the entire Red Leaf Valley Market appeared as if draped in a thin, light veil, lending it a mysterious and solemn air. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    At this late hour, silence reigned, save for the rustling of the red maple trees and the faint sounds of patrolling guards.


    In a simple yet elegant cave dwelling.


    Lu Changsheng caressed Lu Miaoge¡¯s flawless jade body, which was flushed pink from warmth, and covered in fine beads of sweat, completing the last step of the Tender Embrace Technique.


    He merged the dual cultivation¡¯s Yin essence with his own Yang essence, thereby transforming one into two, two into three, and returning it all back.


    ¡°Hmm~¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s beautiful face, fair as snow, blushed like the dawn, as radiant and vibrant as peach blossoms, while her delicate body trembled gently as if it were mud softened by water.


    Lu Changsheng embraced his beloved wife, his palm gently caressing her soft and smooth skin, akin to mutton-fat jade.


    After breaking through Foundation Establishment while practicing the Water of Virtue Technique, not only Lu Miaoge¡¯s temperament but also her physique became even more perfect and flawless.


    After a moment, Lu Changsheng tenderly inquired, ¡°Sister Miaoge, how long until you break through to the second level of Foundation Establishment?¡±


    ¡°I currently have one hundred and twenty-six drops of liquefied mana, and I estimate it will take another two to three years to break through to the second level.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s beautiful eyes shimmered like water, and her rosy cheeks seemed to burn with fire, making her graceful and gentle face indescribably radiant.


    ¡°Two to three years.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly upon hearing her words.


    He knew that Lu Miaoge¡¯s progress was delayed by everyday trifles, as well as by treating Lu Yuan Zhong and Ling Zixiao.


    Otherwise, with the aid of the elixir medicines he had provided, her cultivation would not be so slow.


    With his hands feeling the supple smoothness, he inhaled the orchid-musk fragrance of his wife and posed another question, ¡°Sister Miaoge, currently in Qing Zhu Mountain, who do you think is suitable for attempting Foundation Establishment?¡±


    There was just one ingredient missing for the concoction of the Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    If he was not able to acquire it this year, Lu Changsheng planned to have Xiao Xiyue exchange for one from the Qingyun Sect.


    Therefore, by next year at the latest, he should be able to gather the necessary ingredients and refine the Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    He had long decided on how to distribute the Foundation Building Elixir.


    With his alchemy skills, he could stably produce three pills.


    Out of the three Foundation Establishment Elixirs, one would go to Qing Zhu Mountain, and another to Bai Ling.


    As for the remaining one, he would decide based on the situation at the time.


    ¡°Attempting Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge¡¯s face showed a hint of contemplation as she said, ¡°Currently, only Miao Feng and Mu Ping in our family are capable of attempting Foundation Establishment.¡± ????£Â??


    ¡°If I were to choose, Miao Feng is definitely more suitable than Mu Ping. Not only has he had one attempt at Foundation Establishment, but he has also gone through more tempering and has a more steadfast Dao heart.¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsheng, asking him.


    ¡°I previously obtained a special Second Rank monster core, and I have been collecting ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Elixir over the past few years.¡±


    ¡°Now, I have almost all the ingredients I need. If all goes well, I should be able to gather them all next year and refine the Foundation Establishment Elixir.¡±


    ¡°Thus, I am thinking of giving one Foundation Establishment Elixir to Qing Zhu Mountain, so someone from the family can break through to Foundation Establishment, and you, Sister Miaoge, won¡¯t have to strain yourself so much.¡±


    ¡°You can then cultivate in peace at Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said while shaping a snow figure with his hands.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment Elixir¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge¡¯s face showed surprise, her heart throbbing.


    She had already been deeply moved by Lu Changsheng preparing a Foundation Establishment Elixir for her.


    She had not expected that Lu Changsheng could obtain another Foundation Establishment Elixir and had even planned to give one to Qing Zhu Mountain for her sake.


    For a moment, she didn¡¯t know what to say.


    After all, she wasn¡¯t the kind of family¡¯s missy who had never experienced hardship.


    She knew all too well how difficult it was to acquire a Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    Moreover, Bi Lake Mountain was currently running at a loss, relying solely on Lu Changsheng, the head of the household.


    In such a situation, Lu Changsheng was still thinking about her and Qing Zhu Mountain.


    ¡°Changsheng, if it is convenient, I will speak to my uncle later, so that the family can prepare Spirit Stones or write an IOU.¡±


    Lu Miaoge lightly bit her lip, her eyes brimming like liquid.


    Although she had an inextricable emotional attachment to Qing Zhu Mountain and wished for it to improve continuously,


    As Lu Changsheng¡¯s wife, she felt she already owed him enough and didn¡¯t want her husband to keep giving so much.


    If Lu Changsheng obtained a Foundation Establishment Elixir and privately sold it to Qing Zhu Mountain, in her eyes it was already a great gesture.


    After all, it was very difficult for ordinary loose cultivators and families to acquire a Foundation Establishment Elixir; outside of chance and luck, or the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, they could only hope to buy it at auctions in the Three Great Immortal Cities.


    ¡°The Foundation Establishment Elixir is not yet refined, so you don¡¯t need to speak explicitly about this matter.¡±


    ¡°But you can hint at it, so the family can make preparations and try to purchase ingredients suitable for their Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile, inhaling the fragrance of his wife¡¯s hair.


    Money wasn¡¯t his main concern.


    After all, he had received a lot of support from the Lu Family, and he had connections with Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Lanshu, and so forth.


    What he truly cared about was whether the Foundation Establishment would be successful after giving away the elixir!


    Although Miao Feng and Mu Ping both had Middle Grade Spiritual Roots,


    With a Foundation Establishment Elixir, their chances of successful Foundation Establishment were around forty to fifty percent.


    But frankly, this rate wasn¡¯t considered very high.


    He didn¡¯t want to give away the elixir only to have Qing Zhu Mountain fail at Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Alright, I will speak to my uncle about this later and have Miao Feng and Mu Ping make the necessary preparations too.¡±


    Lu Miaoge replied softly, her eyes full of tender affection.


    ¡°Once we have a new Foundation Establishment in the family, Sister Miaoge, you can also settle down and cultivate properly.¡±


    ¡°After a few more years, when the situation is stable, we, along with Huanhuan, will visit Qing Shan and Little Zhu at the Jinyang Sect.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held his wife and spoke.


    ¡°Okay~¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Lu Miaoge¡¯s face lit up with smiles, looking stunningly beautiful.

 Chapter 498: Xu Ruyin: Is This a Heaven Rank Demon Beast?! (2)

    Once, her goals were Foundation Establishment and family.


    Now that she had achieved Foundation Establishment, her thoughts gradually focused on her family.


    All she hoped for was a happy family and for Bi Lake Mountain and Qing Zhu Mountain to both prosper more and more.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°To have Miss Xu from the Xu Family stay at my Bi Lake Mountain for a few days?¡±


    At the mountain gate, Lu Miaoyun looked at the Patriarch Zheng and Xu Ruyin before her, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed.


    ¡°Patriarch Zheng, Miss Xu, please wait a moment,¡± she said.


    She passed the message on to Ling Zixiao.


    If it had been an ordinary visit, she would have dared to make a decision.


    But with the recent incident involving the Copper Bell Rogue Cultivator, she was unsure of what to do at the moment.


    ¡°To stay at our place for a few days?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, upon hearing this, came to the mountain gate and appraised Xu Ruyin.


    She had soft, shining, fiery red hair, a delicate and aloof face, a curvaceous figure, wearing a splendid dress interwoven with gold and red threads.


    Her looks, figure, and temperament were all top-notch.


    ¡°My husband has been at home for all these years; it¡¯s normal for him to attract a young lady on his rare outings,¡± Ling Zixiao remarked to herself as she observed Xu Ruyin.


    Otherwise, why would a young woman come to their home seeking refuge from disaster?


    And even if she did come to seek refuge, it wouldn¡¯t be by herself, would it?


    ¡°Miaoyun, please arrange for Miss Xu to stay at Bi Lake Villa,¡± Ling Zixiao said with a slight smile.


    Setting aside whether there was any relationship between Lu Changsheng and Xu Ruyin,


    Given the relationship between the Lu and Zheng families, and considering the face of the Yu Shui Xu Family, it would be difficult to refuse such a request from the other party. ?a¦­?????¨º?


    ¡°Very well, Miss Xu, please follow me,¡± Lu Miaoyun said immediately after hearing this, leading Xu Ruyin to Bi Lake Villa.


    Afterward, Ling Zixiao invited Patriarch Zheng into the mountain for tea, inquiring why he had only sent Miss Xu over.


    ¡°It was Miss Xu herself who insisted¡­¡± Patriarch Zheng explained with a wry smile.


    He mentioned that his family originally planned to settle Xu Ruyin and several young family members in the Nine Dragons Market, S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    but Xu Ruyin expressed that Bi Lake Mountain was closer to Wugong Ridge, and she wished to stay there temporarily until her ancestors arrived.


    ¡°I truly apologize for bothering Senior Ling,¡± Patriarch Zheng said as he cupped his hands.


    Had it not been for Xu Ruyin¡¯s insistent request, he too would not have wanted to trouble Bi Lake Mountain.


    After all, sending people to the Nine Dragons Market would also ensure their safety, and sending them to Bi Lake Mountain instead would mean owing a favor.


    ¡°You are too courteous, Patriarch Zheng,¡± Ling Zixiao replied on hearing this.


    Almost convinced of her earlier guess, Ling Zixiao felt this young lady must have feelings for Lu Changsheng, or else she wouldn¡¯t have taken such an initiative.


    After a brief conversation, Patriarch Zheng did not stay for further discussion and took his leave.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Villa.


    Lu Miaoyun settled Xu Ruyin in a tranquil attic.


    She told her she¡¯d be staying there and could seek her out for anything she needed.


    ¡°Thank you for your troubles, Mrs. Lu,¡± Xu Ruyin expressed her gratitude to Lu Miaoyun.


    ¡°Huh, so this is Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    ¡°I wonder if Lu Changsheng¡¯s Heaven Rank Demon Beast is on this Bi Lake Mountain?¡± Xu Ruyin looked out the window at the scenery, musing secretly to herself.


    Since being at Zheng Family¡¯s place, she had sensed the aura of a Heaven Rank Demon Beast from Lu Changsheng.


    Therefore, she had been trying to find a way to get close to Lu Changsheng.


    She wanted to see the state of Lu Changsheng¡¯s Heaven Rank Demon Beast and whether there was a chance for her to obtain it.


    After all, her cultivation level was already at the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement, and it wouldn¡¯t take much longer before she could make a break for Foundation Establishment.


    However, she didn¡¯t want to achieve it just like that.


    Her desire was to contract a Heaven Rank Demon Beast first and then form a ¡°Beastly Dao Foundation.¡±


    Only by doing so could she respond in kind at the family competition, exchanging tooth for tooth, blood for blood, returning all the hatred her father faced to those responsible!


    The recent event with the rogue cultivator delivering the clock made her realize it was an opportunity.


    So, she used it as a pretext to ask the Zheng family to send her to Bi Lake Mountain to see if she could detect the presence of a Heaven Rank Demon Beast.


    ¡°Senior Hong Lian, with you concealing my form and aura, is it possible to deceive the Great Formation of Bi Lake Mountain?¡± Xu Ruyin inquired in her mind.


    ¡°This Great Formation of Bi Lake Mountain is only of the Second Rank, and as long as it is not fully operational, it should not be a big problem,¡± a serene, clear, and gentle voice replied in Xu Ruyin¡¯s mind.


    ¡°Hmm¡­¡±


    Just then, the serene and clear voice paused.


    ¡°Hmm?¡± Xu Ruyin felt something at that moment, turning her gaze toward the sky outside the window.


    ¡°La la la~¡±


    There she saw a young woman in a moon-white dress, flying towards Bi Shui Lake with a little girl of six or seven years old in a pink silk dress.


    Xu Ruyin stared intently at the little girl¡¯s seat ¨C a plump, ice-blue turtle emitting a faint chill, looking utterly adorable.


    ¡°Is this¡­ a Heaven Rank Demon Beast!?¡± Xu Ruyin was a bit bewildered.


    She had been intending to use Senior Hong Lian¡¯s power to conceal herself and investigate Bi Lake Mountain.


    But unexpectedly, the Heaven Rank Demon Beast she had so longed for and thought about endlessly, she yearned for so greatly, appeared right before her eyes.


    If not for the reaction of the Beast Technique, she would hardly believe that the turtle the little girl was riding was a Heaven Rank Bloodline Demon Beast.


    ¡°Senior Hong Lian¡­¡± Xu Ruyin reached out with her mind.


    ¡°Indeed, this is a Heaven Rank Bloodline Demon Beast,¡± the serene and clear voice spoke once again.


    Not only was Xu Ruyin taken aback, but so was the voice in her head; both were astonished beyond belief.


    It was hard to imagine that a Heaven Rank Demon Beast would be ridden and played with by a little girl.


    ¡­


    Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Since the Inverted Five Elements Formation that Ling Zixiao had set up was only a small formation, the required materials were not numerous.


    Ling Zixiao had also taken into consideration the rarity of materials and listed all possible substitutes.


    Therefore, it took Lu Changsheng just two days to gather all the materials needed for the formation in the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    In those two days, Lu Changsheng also received feedback from the other three families regarding their stance on the rogue cultivator incident,


    Which was to be vigilant, contact each other immediately if anything happened, and provide mutual assistance.

 Chapter 499: Xu Ruyin: Is This a Heaven Rank Demon Beast?! (3)

    After all, the Four Families couldn¡¯t possibly close off their mountains because of a single threat and abandon Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Following that, the Four Families jointly reported the matter to Qingyun Sect.


    Though the Sect would at most conduct a cursory investigation into such matters, they still needed to file a report.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, if bandit cultivators really attack, send me a message right away,¡±


    ¡°If there¡¯s danger, use the talisman I gave you; your safety comes first.¡±


    ¡°Once I¡¯ve settled some matters at home, I will come over,¡±


    Lu Changsheng instructed Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Okay, Changsheng, rest assured.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s beautiful eyes were gentle as water, as she smiled warmly.


    Most of the time, it was she who told Lu Changsheng to be careful and watch out.


    Now, to be cautioned by Lu Changsheng like a little child, she found it slightly amusing, and a warm current surged in her heart.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng hugged his wife, then concealing his true face, left Red Leaf Valley Market and returned to Bi Lake Mountain.


    On the way, he was highly vigilant to guard against the bandit cultivator who could be lying in wait for him.


    However, the journey was very smooth, and nothing unexpected occurred.


    Once home, Lu Changsheng handed over the array materials to Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°My lord¡­¡±


    At this time, Ling Zixiao conveyed a matter to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Xu Ruyin?¡±


    At the mention of this name, Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows furrowed.


    ¡°Correct, the Zheng Family currently has no Foundation Establishment Cultivators in residence and is afraid that bandit cultivators might visit after receiving the copper bell.¡±


    ¡°Thus, the day after you, my lord, had departed, Patriarch Zheng sent this Miss Xu to our Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Hoping that this Miss Xu could stay at our place for awhile and wait for someone from the Yu Shui Xu Family to come.¡±


    Ling Zixiao said so, her posture full and graceful, speaking with dignified elegance.


    ¡°Where is she now?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired.


    ¡°She has been arranged to stay at Bi Lake Villa.¡±


    Ling Zixiao replied as such.


    She noticed that Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression was not quite right and asked, ¡°My lord, is there a problem with this girl?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not so much a problem, but when I previously visited the Zheng Family for the funeral, I saw this girl¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng made no secret of it before Ling Zixiao.


    He indicated that while he was at the Zheng Family, she kept stealing glances at him, which was not normal.


    ¡°With a young and promising husband like yours, not only are you a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and a master of the Talisman Path, but you are also a mountain lord; and on top of that, you¡¯re so handsome. It¡¯s perfectly normal for a young girl to sneak peeks and fall in love,¡± ?a?o?????¨º?


    Ling Zixiao said, her tone half jesting.


    ¡°Are you making fun of your husband?¡±


    Lu Changsheng naturally detected the playful tone in her voice and wrapped his arms around her full waist.


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    Ling Zixiao let out a soft cry and then spoke earnestly, ¡°Initially, I talked with Patriarch Zheng for a moment. His intention was to send the girl to Nine Dragons Market to stay temporarily, waiting for someone from the Yu Shui Xu Family to come.¡±


    ¡°But the girl, on her own accord, suggested coming to Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    ¡°At that time, I thought this young girl had taken a liking to you, my lord. Now it seems she must have another motive.¡±


    Ling Zixiao spoke, her elegant features revealing a hint of playfulness.


    ¡°But besides talismans, I haven¡¯t revealed my alchemy skills, what can she be after?¡±


    Lu Changsheng stroked his chin as he said this.


    ¡°I do not know that,¡±


    Ling Zixiao gently shook her head.


    She initially thought Lu Changsheng had some connection with Xu Ruyin seeing as in her eyes, Lu Changsheng was an ideal partner in all respects except one could not easily judge matters of the opposite sex.


    ¡°Alright, you can proceed with the array formation. I must ask Yun¡¯er to keep an eye on this Miss Xu from the Xu Family,¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed as he spoke.


    If before he was just being cautious around Xu Ruyin,


    now he felt there was definitely something amiss about her.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Ling Zixiao nodded her head, not wanting to delay.


    She summoned the two Array Masters in the family to start setting up a formation on the summit of Bi Yun Peak.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, Yongwan, these next few days, you could go and see Miss Xu, chat with her from time to time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng arrived at the Lu Family Mansion and said to Lu Miaoyun and Zheng Yongwan.


    Both women, one as the Lady of the Lu Family and the other connected to the Zheng Family, visiting Xu Ruyin was normal, to see if they could catch any hint of intent. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Yes, husband,¡±


    Upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, both women nodded.


    Upon his request, they subconsciously assumed their husband must have an unusual relationship with this Miss Xu from the Xu Family.


    Especially Zheng Yongwan.


    Although she lacked Lu Changsheng¡¯s divine sense,


    her female intuition made her take note of the Xu Family miss glancing at her husband from time to time while they were at the Zheng Family.


    She couldn¡¯t help but speculate in her heart, wondering if this Miss Xu would become one of the sisters in the household.


    She had inquired about this Miss Xu before; she was the pearl of the Yu Shui Xu Family, and it was unlikely she would marry easily.


    However, considering how proactive this Miss Xu was, such an eventuality didn¡¯t seem impossible.

 Chapter 500: The Tree King Appears, Within the Cave Heaven!

    Blue Lake Mountain.


    Inside the manor¡¯s grand hall.


    ¡°Ruyin has been troubling Lu Mountain Lord these past few days.¡±


    Xu Renguang said politely to Lu Changsheng.


    He had just arrived at Wugong Ridge when he heard from the Zheng Family that his beloved granddaughter had gone to stay temporarily at Blue Lake Mountain.


    Upon hearing this news, he was terrified and rushed to Blue Lake Mountain without stopping to take his precious granddaughter back.


    After all, he had heard of the great reputation of Lu Changsheng.


    Not only was he a son-in-law from Qingzhu Mountain who became a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, a master of the Talisman Path, and single-handedly killed three Foundation Establishment cultivators, but he also established the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family.


    Another thing that was widely talked about was his zeal for marrying and having children.


    In just over twenty years, he had amassed over fifty wives and concubines and more than a hundred and fifty children, essentially creating a clan all by himself.


    So hearing that his granddaughter had run off to Blue Lake Mountain, he was terrified that Lu Changsheng might lay his hands on her.


    If anything were to happen between the two of them, he couldn¡¯t even bear to imagine it.


    ¡°Xu Dao You is too kind.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a chuckle.


    ¡°Grandpa.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miaoyun and Xu Ruyin arrived in the hall.


    Xu Renguang looked at his granddaughter with displeasure, then stood up and said with cupped hands, ¡°Lu Mountain Lord, I have other matters to attend to and must not stay for long; I will take my leave now.¡±


    ¡°If Lu Mountain Lord is ever free in the future, you are welcome to visit the Xu Family anytime.¡±


    After speaking and leaving a gift behind, he took his granddaughter Xu Ruyin and bid farewell, leaving Blue Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Xu Dao You, take care.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the two out of the mountain gate.


    But seeing the other party¡¯s face filled with relief and haste in taking his granddaughter away, he felt a hint of inexplicable insult.


    My family kindly took in your granddaughter with ulterior motives, and yet you behave like this, distrustful of my character, aren¡¯t you?


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, have you or Xiaowan noticed anything amiss about Miss Xu in the past few days?¡±


    At this time, Lu Changsheng turned to Lu Miaoyun, who was standing beside him, and asked.


    ¡°Nothing out of the ordinary, Miss Xu only went out to the lake once in these five days, the rest of the time she was cultivating alone in her room.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun shook her head slightly and spoke, ¡°Husband, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, I just feel that Miss Xu is a bit of a problem.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said casually.


    ¡°A problem?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s face showed a thoughtful expression.


    But after thinking for a long time, she couldn¡¯t recall anything about Miss Xu that seemed problematic.


    If she really had to say there was a problem, it would be her lack of interest in her own husband.


    After all, according to Xiaowan, Miss Xu from the Xu Family might have developed feelings for her own husband.


    But now that she¡¯s come to Blue Lake Mountain, she hasn¡¯t shown too much of it these past days.


    ¡­


    Six days later.


    At the summit of Bi Yun Peak.


    ¡°Inverted Five Elements Formation, activate!¡±


    Ling Zixiao placed the flags and Array Plate properly, then went to the formation¡¯s eye and inserted one spell after another into the Array Plate.


    ¡°Weng¡ª¡ª¡±


    The next moment, flags around the peak flapped in the wind, beams of light appeared, and the spiritual mechanism surged, forming a five-colored glass pillar. ????a????????B§§?


    ¡°My lord, the formation is ready; you can give it a try,¡± Ling Zixiao said to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng turned into a streak of light and flew out of the peak. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As the five-colored glass pillar on the peak twisted, it gradually vanished, turning into a hazy white mist.


    The white mist swirled, and the peak reappeared, but everything on the mountain was gone¡ªthe trees, Ling Zixiao, Xiao Xiyue, Changsheng Hall, all invisible.


    Lu Changsheng channeled mana into his eyes, hoping to see through the formation and make out the situation inside.


    However, layers of fog-like obstruction shielded his view.


    He could somewhat discern that the scene before him was an illusion but could not see clearly inside.


    When he used his Divine Sense to probe, he felt an invisible barrier preventing the Divine Sense from penetrating.


    Subsequently, Lu Changsheng descended back onto the peak.


    The scene before him on the peak, the trees and all, felt as real as the actual landscape; the sensation was genuine.


    Lu Changsheng tried to locate the aura of Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue but couldn¡¯t sense them at all.


    ¡°So this is the power of a formation; it seems I will have to learn some formation techniques in the future,¡± Lu Changsheng mused.


    ¡°Otherwise, if I were to enter some formation, I might end up trapped and die within it.¡±


    Although he said this, he currently had two methods of breaking through formations.


    One was to use an Unsealing Talisman to break the formation.


    Another was the eighth Divine Skill of his Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, the Unsealing Divine Light, which could break all sorts of formation restrictions.


    Lu Changsheng strolled around the peak for a couple of rounds but no matter what, was unable to enter the real Bi Yun Peak summit.


    He nodded in satisfaction and said, ¡°This will do, Zi Xiao.¡±


    As his words fell,


    the scenery before him began to shift and Lu Changsheng saw he was standing exactly in the center of the peak summit.


    And Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue were close by.


    ¡°How was it, my lord?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, holding the Array Plate with a light smile, asked.


    ¡°Good, the Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯s illusionary and confusing effects have no issues, though we still need to check on the aspect of the magic aura,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    Then he turned to Xiao Xiyue and said, ¡°Xi Yue, I¡¯ll release my mana aura in a moment, can you tell if you can sense it?¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± Xiao Xiyue nodded lightly in response.


    ¡°Then, Dao You Xiao, I will start the formation for you,¡± Ling Zixiao said to Xiao Xiyue.


    And then she activated the Array Plate with her mana.


    Lu Changsheng could clearly see the top of the peak¡¯s formation mechanism surging, a stream of five-colored glass light flowing, enveloping Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°Changsheng, it¡¯s ready,¡± Xiao Xiyue said.


    She was in a moon-white dress, her face calm and tranquil, looking towards Lu Changsheng, her beautiful eyes as serene and clear as the moon in the sky.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Upon hearing her, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mana surged from his dantian.


    His middle-stage Foundation Establishment mana, augmented by the Profound Origin Bead, surged like a raging river, surrounding him with an aura of late-stage Foundation Establishment pressure.

 Chapter 501: The Tree King Emerges, Inside the Cave Heaven! (2)

    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao stared at the scene in a daze, her beautiful eyes revealing surprise and doubt. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng was breaking through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment on his way back from Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    But at the moment, spiritual pressure surged around Lu Changsheng¡¯s body, far surpassing the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment and reaching the Late Stage.


    ¡°Xi Yue, can you sense my magic aura?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°My Lord, Xiao Daoist friend can¡¯t hear your voice right now,¡±


    Ling Zixiao spoke out, then made a hand spell and conveyed the message to Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°Changsheng, I can¡¯t sense your magical spiritual pressure, but somehow, I can feel where you are,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said.


    ¡°Somehow, you can feel where I am?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows upon hearing this.


    He thought to himself that there was such a method.


    ¡°My Lord, do you have any means of communication with Xiao Daoist friend?¡±


    ¡°The Formation is primarily for hiding, illusion, and confusion. You and Xiao Daoist friend are both within the Formation. If there¡¯s some treasure, you can still sense each other¡¯s presence.¡±


    Ling Zixiao immediately said to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Means of communication, treasure?¡±


    Lu Changsheng subconsciously took out a Yin Yang Sensing Talisman.


    But in the next moment, he figured out what was happening.


    Dao Foundation!


    When he was condensing his Dao Foundation, he used Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Supreme Yin Moonlight as the basis.


    Therefore, there was an inexplicable connection between them.


    That¡¯s also why the dual cultivation effects between him and Xiao Xiyue were far superior to others.


    Now, without the Jade Pendant to conceal his aura and running his magical spiritual pressure to its peak, and with them not being far from each other, Xiao Xiyue was able to sense him through the Dao Foundation. ??????¦¯?¨§?


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, it doesn¡¯t affect anything,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, then with a slight move of his Mental Spirit, he activated the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone: ¡°Nine Treasures Ruyi¡ªQi!¡±


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    In an instant, the Mana in Lu Changsheng¡¯s Dantian surged like a breached river and an erupting volcano, his spiritual pressure climbing steadily.


    This spiritual pressure made Ling Zixiao beside him feel a certain pressure.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked at Lu Changsheng in front of her, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.


    It was astonishing enough that Lu Changsheng had revealed the spiritual pressure of the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.


    But now, his spiritual pressure was still rising, almost surpassing the Foundation Establishment Stage.


    The air around them felt dense and heavy, making it difficult to breathe.


    ¡°Having a contractual bond with a Third Rank Demon King, being in the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, revealing a spiritual pressure that nearly surpasses the peak of Foundation Establishment¡­¡±


    At this moment, Ling Zixiao didn¡¯t even know what to say about Lu Changsheng.


    After many years of knowing him, she thought she had seen just the tip of the iceberg.


    But now, she found Lu Changsheng as enigmatic as ever, shrouded in mystery.


    Even if Lu Changsheng claimed to be the reincarnation of a great power or a True Immortal, she would believe it.


    ¡°Zi Xiao,¡±


    Lu Changsheng slightly reduced the spiritual pressure directed at Ling Zixiao and called out to her.


    He asked her to inquire with Xiao Xiyue if she could sense the magic aura.


    Upon Ling Zixiao¡¯s questioning, Xiao Xiyue indicated that she could not feel the magic aura.


    ¡°Good, that¡¯s fine,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a loud laugh.


    He stopped the effect of the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, and his aura fell sharply, leaving him feeling empty.


    ¡°Changsheng,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cold and moon-like beautiful eyes softened a few degrees when she saw Lu Changsheng.


    The next moment, she expressed her surprise, ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯ve just broken through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment?¡±


    She and Lu Changsheng had broken through Foundation Establishment together.


    But she had only just reached the Third Level of Foundation Establishment not too long ago.


    Yet Lu Changsheng was already at the Middle Stage, which was very surprising to her.


    ¡°I had a bit of fortune before,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile, downplaying it.


    Xiao Xiyue didn¡¯t say much.


    After all, compared to all the various mysteries surrounding Lu Changsheng, his Middle Stage Cultivation Level didn¡¯t seem so remarkable.


    ¡°Since there is no problem, Zi Xiao, I¡¯m going to release the Tree King. You two should move back a bit,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°Okay,¡±


    The two women nodded and moved back to Changsheng Hall, full of anticipation and curiosity about what the Demon King contracted by Lu Changsheng would look like.


    Even though they were both well-seasoned and knowledgeable, they had never been up close with such a formidable Demon King.


    ¡°Extract,¡±


    Lu Changsheng focused his Mental Spirit and looked at the Mount Sumeru Tree King in the system.


    The next moment.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    A towering ancient tree, dozens of meters tall and remarkably robust, appeared.


    The ancient tree was entirely like gold and jade, with a brilliant lustre flowing all over it. Its roots emanated strands of auspicious air, making it seem extremely sacred.


    The leaves of the tree crown were very peculiar; some were dazzling gold, some transparent as jade, and some a rich green, diffusing a rich fragrance and divine light.


    With a gentle sway, it seemed like the chanting of Buddhist hymns arose, calming the heart and spirit of those who heard it.


    Upon the Mount Sumeru Tree King¡¯s appearance, auspicious air surged across the entire mountaintop like a vast ocean, almost filling the peak of Bi Yun Peak and releasing strands of its vast aura.


    ¡°So this is the Third Rank Tree King contracted by my Lord (Changsheng)¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue were both full of wonder and amazement as they looked at the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    Even though they didn¡¯t know exactly what type of tree demon it was,


    they could tell just by the appearance that it was no ordinary Third Rank Spirit Plant.


    If someone told them it was some rare and ancient spirit plant of Heaven and Earth, they would believe it,


    because the appearance of the Mount Sumeru Tree King was simply too extraordinary.


    ¡°Master,¡±


    A pure and ethereal voice spoke.


    The voice was soft, beautiful, lofty and ethereal, like a wistful celestial chant that could easily soothe the restlessness within one¡¯s heart and even prompt those full of sin to lay down their weapons in penance and sorrow.


    This call of ¡°Master¡± made Lu Changsheng¡¯s spirit ripple gently.


    He hadn¡¯t expected the voice of the Mount Sumeru Tree King to be so pleasant; if it took human form, he speculated that its appearance would likely be as attractive as its voice.

 Chapter 502: The Tree King Emerges, Inside the Cave Heaven! (3)

    He knew the Mount Sumeru Tree King was inquiring about whether he had made the decision to take root and settle down here.


    Given the current situation of the Mount Sumeru Tree King, it was able to move for short durations.


    ¡°Let¡¯s just do it here. The palace takes up too much space; you can take it directly into the Mount Sumeru space,¡±


    ¡°But be careful not to damage the formation of the mountain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment before speaking to the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    Having extracted the Mount Sumeru Tree King, he now had a detailed understanding of it.


    Third Rank early stage cultivation level, with a self-contained Cave Heaven within, nurturing its own expanse of the world.


    This world could accommodate people, objects, demon beasts, or used for cultivation, and more.


    Moreover, the Mount Sumeru Tree King could proactively bring people or items into the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    This was one of the skills of the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    If enemies were encountered, it could suppress and imprison them within the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    After speaking, he pulled Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue to the side.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    The ethereal and pure voice rang out, and then a golden divine light descended, shining upon the Changsheng Hall.


    Suddenly, the vast palace disappeared right before the three of them, leaving only an empty space.


    ¡°My lord, does this revered Tree King possess void divine skills?¡±


    Ling Zixiao asked Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Exactly, its name is Mount Sumeru. It has a world within it, nurturing a corner of the universe. We will be able to live directly within this Cave Heaven from now on,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue looked at each other in silence.


    The shock that Lu Changsheng had given them today was simply too great.


    Previously, they had thought that the Tree King bound by contract with Lu Changsheng was just an ordinary Third Rank Demon King.


    But now that they had seen the Mount Sumeru Tree King, they realized their thoughts were too simplistic.


    Also, thinking about it, if Lu Changsheng valued it so greatly,


    and even used formations to conceal it, how could it be just an ordinary Third Rank Demon King?


    Nevertheless, Lu Changsheng had boldly revealed such a Tree King in front of them, making them feel trusted.


    After the Mount Sumeru Tree King had taken the Changsheng Hall into the Mount Sumeru space, it began to root itself at the top of Bi Yun Peak.


    Crystalline and translucent golden roots, as thick as a barrel, burst forth with vibrant vitality and splendid luster, slowly penetrating into the mountain to draw upon the Spiritual Mechanism of the Spirit Vein in Bi Yun Peak. ???????????¨¨????


    After a long while, the Mount Sumeru Tree King had completed rooting.


    The crystalline radiance flowing on its body gradually retracted, standing on top of Bi Yun Peak like a golden towering ancient tree.


    ¡°Mount Sumeru.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, with Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue, approached the Mount Sumeru Tree King and called out.


    ¡°Swoosh¡ª¡±


    The next moment, a golden gate of light appeared before them.


    The three walked into the gate of light, passing through what felt like a layer of water curtain, entering the inner Cave Heaven of the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    Lu Changsheng surveyed the landscape within the Cave Heaven.


    Looking at its size, it was only a few square miles in area, with mountains, rivers, rocks, and trees, but it resembled a wasteland with only a solitary Changsheng Hall.


    At the heights above the Cave Heaven and at the ends all around, everything seemed a fuzzy grey, in a state yet to evolve.


    After all, the Mount Sumeru Tree King was only Third Rank.


    Although a world was self-contained within it, this world was still in the nurturing phase.


    Only with enough strength could it truly evolve into a small world.


    There was Spiritual Energy in the air, but it was very sparse, just slightly better than the secular world, not even comparable to a First Grade Spirit Vein. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°It seems some renovation is indeed in order,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, stroking his chin as he looked at the situation before him.


    Although it was habitable now, he thought the conditions were somewhat lacking.


    In the future, this would be his true core base, which of course had to be properly crafted.


    ¡°Master, please instruct.¡±


    The voice of the Mount Sumeru Tree King sounded, gentle and pure, bringing peace to one¡¯s Mental Spirit.


    It indicated that it could expend energy to make some improvements to this piece of heaven and earth.


    ¡°Growing some grass and trees around the palace wouldn¡¯t take too much energy, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    He knew that whatever the Mount Sumeru Tree King wanted to do in the Cave Heaven would consume Spiritual Energy, even Origin Source.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    The Mount Sumeru Tree King responded.


    In an instant, golden specks appeared from all sides, suffusing the area around Changsheng Hall with vitality, as green grass began to grow.


    ¡°This looks much more pleasing to the eye,¡±


    Lu Changsheng commented, nodding his head.


    Then with a slight movement of his Mental Spirit, he looked at the Spiritual Eye Spring within his System Space.


    ¡°Extract!¡±

 Chapter 503: Companion Spirit Plant, Divine Wood Great Formation!

    A water vat the size of a vase, bubbling forth with spring water, emanating pure spiritual energy, appeared before Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°This is¡­ the Spiritual Eye Spring!?¡±


    Ling Zixiao exclaimed in shock upon seeing the Spiritual Eye Spring before her.


    ¡°Spiritual Eye Spring.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cold and stunningly beautiful face also showed a hint of surprise. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Although the Spiritual Eye Spring was not as staggering as a Third Rank Tree King,


    it was still a rare treasure, coveted even by Nascent Soul Immortals.


    After all, possessing a Spiritual Eye Spring was tantamount to having a Spirit Vein with rich spiritual energy wherever one went.


    ¡°Indeed, it is the Spiritual Eye Spring.¡±


    ¡°The amount of spiritual energy required by Mount Sumeru is significant; if we rely solely on Bi Yun Peak¡¯s Spirit Vein for sustenance, it will be far from sufficient.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, placing this Spiritual Eye within the Cave Heaven can greatly alleviate the problem of insufficient spiritual energy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained, looking at the Spiritual Eye Spring before him.


    This was also his first time seeing what a Spiritual Eye Spring looked like.


    He could distinctly feel that the water from the Spiritual Eye Spring, like spiritual liquid, was crystal clear and resplendent, diffusing strands of pure spiritual energy throughout the heavens and earth.


    ¡°With this Spiritual Eye Spring here, the issue with the Tree King¡¯s spiritual energy is indeed greatly relieved.¡±


    Ling Zixiao said after a moment of silence.


    She had discussed the problem of the Third Rank Tree King with Lu Changsheng before.


    At that time, she was curious about how Lu Changsheng would resolve it.


    She had never imagined that Lu Changsheng¡¯s solution would be so straightforward and forceful, placing a Spiritual Eye Spring within the Cave Heaven.


    ¡°So this is the taste of the water from the Spiritual Eye Spring; it¡¯s my first time tasting it.¡±


    Ling Zixiao approached the Spiritual Eye Spring, scooped up some water with her hand, and gently tasted it by her lips.


    She only felt a surge of pure spiritual energy spreading within her body.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled and also scooped up some water to taste.


    He found the taste mediocre, nothing particularly delicious.


    But such water, akin to spiritual liquid, transformed into pure spiritual energy as soon as it entered the stomach.


    ¡°Xi Yue, you try some.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile to Xiao Xiyue, who was standing aside.


    Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiyue stepped forward to lightly taste the spring water and spoke, ¡°The taste is average, but the spiritual energy is very pure.¡± ????????¦¥?


    ¡°Indeed, this effect of the spiritual energy would be excellent for wine brewing,¡± Lu Changsheng commented.


    Then he called out to the Mount Sumeru Tree King, ¡°Mount Sumeru.¡±


    ¡°Master, please command me,¡± the voice of the Mount Sumeru Tree King echoed throughout the Cave Heaven.


    Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue, hearing this voice as melodious as the sound of nature and seeing Mount Sumeru¡¯s respectful demeanor towards Lu Changsheng, exchanged glances with each other, somewhat at a loss for words.


    If they hadn¡¯t known that this voice came from a Third Rank Tree King,


    they would have thought it was a little maidservant raised by Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Dig a small pit here for me; I shall plant the Spiritual Eye Spring.¡±


    Lu Changsheng instructed aloud.


    The Spiritual Eye Spring could merge with the earth¡¯s veins, transforming into a true Spiritual Eye to nourish the abode.


    If one wishes to take it away, one simply needs to dig up the Spiritual Eye again.


    ¡°Yes, Master,¡± the Mount Sumeru Tree King replied.


    Instantly, a small pit appeared in front of Changsheng Hall.


    Lu Changsheng placed the Spiritual Eye Spring into it.


    Soon, the Spiritual Eye Spring slowly expanded, merging with the small pit, transforming into a small pond a zhang in size, continuously emitting thick and pure spiritual energy.


    ¡°In order to turn this place into a secret abode for daily cultivation, a single Spiritual Eye Spring is not enough.¡±


    ¡°We still need to acquire several more items related to the Spiritual Eye to create a spiritual vein here and elevate the Spirit Vein at Bi Yun Peak,¡± Lu Changsheng assessed the situation, stroked his chin, and thought to himself.


    He then inquired about Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s ideas and suggestions for constructing and modifying this place.


    ¡°Changsheng, you could treat this place as a miniature Cave Heaven for development, such as cultivating spirit fields, medicinal gardens, and raising Spiritual Beasts here¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue expressed some interest as she looked at the scene before her.


    In her view, this was Lu Changsheng¡¯s new home, and naturally, she wanted to contribute some ideas for its design.


    ¡°For now, the spiritual energy from Bi Yun Peak and the Spiritual Eye Spring is just enough to supply the cultivation needs of the few of us and Mount Sumeru. If we were to cultivate spirit fields and medicinal gardens, we could have at most First Grade soil,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    He also felt that this place was a perfect base for himself.


    He could confidently and freely use many core items in this world,


    such as the Golden Armor Bean Mother, Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon.


    Moreover, it¡¯s very convenient to farm and fish in the Cave Heaven.


    With the Mount Sumeru Tree King as the lord of this world, as long as the power and nature¡¯s spiritual energy were sufficient, it could directly evolve Second Grade soil and Second Grade fishing grounds.


    There was no need to cultivate the spirit fields slowly as with other Spirit Vein Lands, nurturing and sorting the earth¡¯s veins.


    ¡°Changsheng, if you need Spiritual Origin Pearls, the Qingyun Sect should be able to exchange them,¡±


    ¡°I will complete a few more tasks on my return, and the contribution should be enough to exchange for a Spiritual Origin Pearl,¡± Xiao Xiyue said softly.


    She had noticed that Bi Lake Mountain was currently under some strain regarding spiritual energy.


    ¡°No worries, for now we¡¯re managing. When we truly need them, I¡¯ll let you know, Xi Yue,¡± Lu Changsheng felt warmed inside and held Xiao Xiyue¡¯s delicate hand, speaking affectionately.


    Xiao Xiyue had already been delayed in her cultivation due to her pregnancy and the years spent accompanying Lu Wangshu.


    He had no intention of troubling her to undertake missions for the sake of a Spiritual Origin Pearl, wasting her time.


    ¡°My lord, I wonder aside from ruling over this Cave Heaven, what other divine skills¡­ does the esteemed Mount Sumeru possess?¡±


    ¡°Earlier, you said that Mount Sumeru was also going to be stationed at Bi Lake Mountain, didn¡¯t you?¡± Ling Zixiao, observing the state of the Cave Heaven, pondered before asking Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Abilities?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this, called out to the Mount Sumeru Tree King, ¡°Mount Sumeru.¡±


    ¡°Master¡­¡±


    The pure and ethereal voice of Mount Sumeru echoed through the heavens and the earth, beginning to introduce itself.


    It expressed that its innate talent was nurturing an entire world within its body, becoming its own Cave Heaven, ever-creating and unceasing.

 Chapter 504:

    It grew by evolving its own body domain and, through that body domain, nourished itself in turn to accelerate its growth.


    Apart from this body domain, it also possessed a divine skill, the Mount Sumeru Mandala Barrier!


    Once the barrier was activated, it could seal and suppress enemies.


    If it took action in the outside world, its combat power was at the early stage of the Third Rank, with an attack range that could cover almost the entirety of Bi Lake Mountain.


    However, the greater the distance, the greater the consumption for it, and the lesser the power.


    If within this domain, it would be invincible at the Third Rank!


    Even those at the peak of Core Formation could be sealed and suppressed. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Beyond these two innate divine skills, it had another ability.


    It could cleanse a person¡¯s heart, bringing tranquility to their Mental Spirit, somewhat suppressing the effects of Heart Demons.


    This ability also extended to its entire being.


    For example, cultivating next to the Mount Sumeru Tree King or carrying one of its branches could partially aid in focusing the mind and calming the spirit.


    ¡°Mount Sumeru, can your branches and sprouts be planted and grown?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart thumped at the mention of branches and sprouts and he asked out loud.


    He knew that some tree branches, when freshly broken and still full of vitality, could be cultivated and revived by a Spiritual Plant Master.


    If the branches of the Mount Sumeru Tree King could be planted and nurtured back to life, then he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about his wives and children¡¯s future Cultivation of the ¡°Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique.¡±


    ¡°Master, unless a great amount of Origin Source vitality is consumed, ordinary branches and sprouts cannot rejuvenate¡­.¡±


    The Mount Sumeru Tree King spoke thus.


    It indicated that it could enable the branches to be planted and grown, but it would require a significant consumption of its life¡¯s Origin Source for nurturing.


    This branch had already become an accompanying Spirit Plant, a part of its life.


    ¡°Consume Origin Source vitality, accompanying Spirit Plant.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this.


    He knew that the Mount Sumeru Tree King was capable of doing it, but the cost was too great.


    He did not ask further.


    He planned to wait until the Mount Sumeru Tree King¡¯s situation improved before considering whether to let it nurture an accompanying Spirit Plant.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, what were you about to say just now?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng looked at Ling Zixiao and inquired.


    ¡°My lord, upon seeing the venerable Mount Sumeru, I thought of a Great Formation¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s eyes, deep as autumn waters, were bright and full of spirit as she spoke.


    ¡°A Great Formation?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.


    Xiao Xiyue also looked curiously at Ling Zixiao.


    Through their time together, she knew Ling Zixiao to be an Array Master.


    Her understanding of formations was extremely profound, almost on par with Mo Shouren, the Master they had invited before.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Ling Zixiao wore a light smile, her voice crisp as she said, ¡°I have a Second-tier Top Level formation called the Divine Wood Great Formation!¡±


    ¡°It is laid out using living Spirit Plants, spiritual trees, and demon plants as the foundation and focal points of the formation.¡±


    ¡°Seeing the venerable Mount Sumeru gave me an idea: to use it as the core and the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven as the main with the formation as support, creating a Taboo Formation comparable to a Third Rank!¡± ????§£?????


    ¡°A Third Rank Great Formation requires a Third Rank Spirit Vein to maintain operation, but with the venerable Mount Sumeru present, there¡¯s no need for the support of a Third Rank Spirit Vein.¡±


    ¡°Once the formation is complete, should danger arise, there¡¯s no need for the venerable Mount Sumeru to act, as we could directly activate the formation and pull the enemy into its Cave Heaven.¡±


    ¡°Once they enter the Cave Heaven, the venerable Mount Sumeru can directly suppress the enemies without causing any disturbance externally.¡±


    Ling Zixiao spoke with a bright gaze and vibrant spirit.


    She was aware that once the Mount Sumeru Tree King took action, it could potentially make a significant commotion.


    If it was turned into a formation, not only would there be an additional level of concealment, but the level of Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s Great Formation would also rise another notch.


    Moreover, as an Array Master, she wanted to realize her own ideas and formations.


    Like the Divine Wood Great Formation, she had only ever laid out a weakened version of the Second Rank lower tier.


    She had never set up a Second-tier Top Level Divine Wood Great Formation.


    Now, upon seeing the Mount Sumeru Tree King, she aspired to use such a distinguished Third Rank tree king as the core focus of the Divine Wood Great Formation, and her heart was filled with immense expectation and desire to attempt it.


    ¡°The Divine Wood Great Formation, a Third Rank Taboo Formation!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows raised upon hearing this.


    He knew the difference between Second Rank formations and Third Rank was like heaven and earth.


    A Third Rank Great Formation, known as a Taboo Formation, was self-contained, without weaknesses or flaws, and not comparable to any Second Rank formation.


    Unexpectedly, Ling Zixiao claimed she could lay out a formation comparable to a Third Rank Taboo Formation.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, is this Divine Wood Great Formation troublesome, and will setting it up affect Mount Sumeru?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired of Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Extremely troublesome. First, Mount Sumeru must be the core when laying out the Divine Wood Great Formation. Then, through nested formations, overlaying method, it must be connected with the ¡®Bi Shui Qing Tian Great Formation¡¯ of Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    ¡°If the Great Formation is inactive on normal days, it will continue to appear to others as the current Bi Shui Qing Tian Great Formation. Once the Divine Wood Great Formation is activated, it will transform into the near Third Rank ¡®Divine Wood Great Formation¡¯ and catch people off guard¡­¡±


    ¡°However, the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation and the Oceanic Grand Formation of Bi Shui Lake are currently overlaid and still not perfected. If we now attempt to connect with the Divine Wood Great Formation, some problems will arise during the process, so I am not one hundred percent sure of success.¡±


    ¡°But this Divine Wood Great Formation will not affect the venerable Mount Sumeru; if there is any impact during the process, we can stop at any time.¡±


    Ling Zixiao said excitedly, her bright beautiful eyes sparkling with expectation of the challenge.


    Being able to reach this stage on the Formation Path, aside from her exceptional talent, arose from her constant pursuit of breakthroughs and self-challenges.


    ¡°On normal days, showing the Bi Shui Tian Qing Great Formation to others, and once the Divine Wood Great Formation is activated, it becomes a Third Rank Great Formation¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment before calling out to the Mount Sumeru Tree King, ¡°Mount Sumeru.¡±


    ¡°Mount Sumeru will follow Master¡¯s arrangements.¡±


    The voice of Mount Sumeru was still so ethereal and pure, bringing tranquility to one¡¯s spirit.

 Chapter 505:

    ¡°Good, since that¡¯s the case, we¡¯ll do as you suggest, Zi Xiao.¡±


    ¡°However, your body has not yet recovered, so don¡¯t push yourself. The formation can wait, there¡¯s no need to rush.¡±


    ¡°If the setup process involves anything related to Mount Sumeru, you can communicate directly with it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke to Ling Zixiao.


    He knew that setting up a great formation was extremely draining on one¡¯s mental spirit and energy.


    Ling Zixiao had just finished setting up the ¡®Inverted Five Elements Formation¡¯.


    Now she was about to set up an even more complex and troublesome ¡®Divine Wood Great Formation¡¯, which made him worry about her health.


    However, from the desire he saw in her beautiful eyes, he didn¡¯t want to disappoint her.


    ¡°Thank you, my lord. I will take care of myself,¡± said Ling Zixiao, her elegant face breaking into a charming smile.


    ¡°Xi Yue, Zi Xiao, now that we have Mount Sumeru supporting us, I leave the family affairs in your hands.¡±


    ¡°I will be heading to Red Leaf Valley Market to oversee things for a while to prevent any danger to Qingzhu Mountain or the Red Leaf Valley Market.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    Although the specifics of the robber cultivators¡¯ incident were still unclear,


    he planned to stay at the Red Leaf Valley Market for a while in case anything unexpected occurred.


    ¡°My lord, rest assured.¡±


    ¡°Alright, Changsheng, don¡¯t worry.¡±


    The two women responded upon hearing this.


    Then, Lu Changsheng mentioned his trip to the Red Leaf Valley Market to Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Qu Zhenzhen.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaohuan expressed a desire to visit Qingzhu Mountain and take a stroll through the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Lu Changsheng did not object and agreed to take her along the next day.


    After all, the Red Leaf Valley Market was not far from Bi Shui Lake, and he needed to return periodically to treat Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition,


    especially now that she was setting up a great formation and he needed to pay even closer attention to her health.


    That night,


    Lu Changsheng treated Ling Zixiao throughout the night, and the next day he took Lu Miaohuan to the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Due to the robber cultivators¡¯ incident, the Red Leaf Valley Market had seen a slight decline in foot traffic.


    However, the market had been struggling for the last decade.


    Ten years ago, a hard-won auction held by the four major families boosted name recognition and traffic, but a subsequent robbery by cultivators wiped out all those efforts. ??????§°?¨§?


    And over the past decade, incidents involving the Demon Path and the families¡¯ internal struggles meant the market¡¯s reputation suffered, and few loose cultivators visited.


    After all, when loose cultivators look for a marketplace to settle down, they generally prefer well-established and stable ones.


    Despite offering many favorable policies to loose cultivators, the Red Leaf Valley Market still lacked competitiveness.


    Now with some time to spare, upon arriving at the Red Leaf Valley Market, Lu Changsheng took Lu Miaohuan to inspect the family¡¯s properties and review the situation.


    The talisman shops and the fishing stores were currently doing well.


    The puppet shop had opened a month ago but had little business so far.


    Lu Changsheng knew that such things required time to gain a reputation, so more customers would come as the name and quality became recognized.


    After all, the Red Leaf Valley Market was only so big, and most loose cultivators belonged to the lower levels of the cultivation world, so asking them to spend two hundred spirit stones on a puppet was somewhat difficult.


    After staying in the Red Leaf Valley for ten days, Lu Changsheng took Lu Miaohuan back to Qingzhu Mountain and then returned to Bi Shui Lake to treat Ling Zixiao.


    Ling Zixiao also presented Lu Changsheng with a formation diagram to look over.


    She said she had reorganized and adjusted the formation setup of Bi Shui Lake during this time.


    The ¡®Oceanic Bead¡¯ formation set with thirty-six Oceanic Beads in Bi Shui Lake was no longer linked to the ¡®Heavenly Azure of Bi Shui¡¯ formation.


    As an auxiliary formation on its own, it nurtures the spirit vein fishes and shrimp in the lake, promoting the rapid advancement of the lake¡¯s spirit vein to the second rank.


    Using the principle that water nourishes wood, the spiritual vein of Bi Shui Lake was connected to the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    Once the Great Formation was established, it could harness the spiritual energy of the spiritual vein of Bi Shui Lake to nurture the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    What¡¯s more, the hazy mist over the waters could further conceal the condition of the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    As for the ¡®Bi Shui Tian Qing Great Formation¡¯ and the ¡®Divine Wood Great Formation,¡¯ those remain unchanged. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Under normal circumstances, the Great Formation will still be the ¡®Bi Shui Tian Qing Great Formation,¡¯ with the inner core being the ¡®Divine Wood Great Formation,¡¯ both of which can be switched via the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    ¡°This is something you can handle yourself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    He did not understand formations, but he believed in Ling Zixiao.


    Besides, if there were any issues with the Divine Wood Great Formation, the Mount Sumeru Tree King would detect and sense them.


    After treating Ling Zixiao, Lu Changsheng spent some time with his wives and children, then returned to Qingzhu Mountain to preside over the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Thinking back to when the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family had asked him to craft a ¡®Mystical Frost Talisman¡¯ for Xu Ruyin, Lu Changsheng thought it had been almost three months.


    He immediately drew two Mystical Frost Talismans and had the people from Zheng Family at Red Leaf Valley Market notify Xu Renguang.


    Meanwhile.


    Nine Dragons Market.


    In a small courtyard.


    ¡°Big brother, all four families have kept their doors closed, and even when they go out, they cover their tracks.¡±


    ¡°I think there¡¯s no need to delay any longer. We should take care of them soon and avenge our fifth brother.¡±


    A middle-aged man with a fair face and a soft, sinister look said.


    ¡°Indeed, the four families combined have only five individuals at Foundation Establishment, and they¡¯re all just straw bag cultivators at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. Aside from Lu Changsheng, who possesses a legacy of talisman formations, the others are not worth mentioning,¡± a bald man with a rough face and a scar on his head said with a vicious laugh.


    ¡°Second brother, I¡¯ve investigated, and although Wugong Ridge Zheng Family doesn¡¯t have a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, they have invited a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator from Yu Shui Xu Family to guard the place,¡± Tao Xiaolan, who was dressed in a peach-colored gown, spoke up.


    ¡°Just a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator,¡±


    ¡°Moreover, this Xu Family cultivator may not even wish to get involved in this mess,¡± the bald man scoffed, clearly undervaluing the mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    ¡°Indeed, there¡¯s nothing worth dithering over. I see our fifth brother is also getting impatient these days.¡±


    ¡°Has there been any movement from Qingyun Sect during this time?¡± the red-robed big man sitting at the head of the table asked nonchalantly.


    ¡°Qingyun Sect has no time to worry about such matters. The beast tide has just ended; they must be busy,¡± the fair-faced, dark-browed middle-aged man snorted with disdain.


    ¡°Well then, let¡¯s make it five days from now. It¡¯s a good day for killing,¡± the red-robed man said with a sneer upon hearing this.


    ¡°Thank you, big brother!¡± Fang Yu¡¯s eyes lit up with joy as he got up and bowed his thanks.


    After returning to Qingyun Region, the seed of hatred in his heart had quickly sprouted, anxiously wanting to exact revenge.


    Throughout these days, this seed of hatred had grown into a towering tree, causing images of his parents¡¯ tragic deaths to frequently flash across his mind.


    He knew that for these ten years, hatred had been the driving force propelling him forward, becoming his obsession, his Heart Demon; he must use this hatred to unravel the obsessions in his heart.


    ¡°Heh heh heh heh, in that case, five days from now, I will join our fifth brother in warming them up,¡±


    ¡°Once people from all four families gather, big brother and second brother can make their move, allowing our fifth brother to take his revenge joyfully.¡± The slender and shadowy figure in a black robe cackled with laughter.

 Chapter 506: Ancient Relic Site, Robber Cultivator Causes Chaos!

    Red Leaf Valley Marketplace.


    The Lu Family¡¯s Spiritual Talisman Shop at Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Daoist Xu, I must apologize. During this time, I have only managed to draw two Mystical Frost Talismans.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Xu Renguang before him and bowed slightly, his voice tinged with a hint of embarrassment. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Two!¡±


    Xu Renguang¡¯s eyes brightened at these words, his face revealing a delighted surprise.


    After all, in his opinion, the fact that Lu Changsheng could draw a Mystical Frost Talisman was already a surprise.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng to actually draw two.


    This gave him a clear recognition of Lu Changsheng¡¯s talisman-making skill and innate talent for the Talisman Path.


    He took out a gift box from his storage bag and said politely, ¡°Thank you for the trouble, Lu Daoist. My Xu Family owes you a favor.¡±


    Even though Second Rank Talismans could still be bought on the market,


    it was very difficult to purchase niche superior Second Rank Spirit Talismans like the Mystical Frost Talisman.


    Since the other party was willing to help with talisman-making, he naturally wanted to show his appreciation properly.


    ¡°Daoist Xu is too polite. I just happen to have a favor to ask of you. Does your noble family breed any aquatic demon beasts with dragon blood in them?¡±


    Lu Changsheng received the gift box and spoke with a smile.


    He was willing to help the other party draw talismans because of the face of the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    He was thinking of getting some high-quality aquatic dragon-blooded demon beasts through Xu Renguang to refine the Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon.


    Although during this time, he had already learned of several aquatic demon beasts capable of being refined into the Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon,


    the quality of these beasts was somewhat lacking.


    To refine them into Spirit Weapons and nurture them would consume more time and resources.


    If he could obtain high-grade, dragon-blood-rich aquatic demon beasts and refine them into Blackwater Jiao Dragon Spirit Weapons, then the nurturing process would be much simpler. R¨¢???¦¥????


    Lu Changsheng was even looking forward to directly drawing a Flood Dragon through the system lottery.


    If so, he could refine it into a Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon and use this as a leader to cultivate other Dao Soldiers.


    Since like attracts like, the bathwater and even a splash of urine from this Flood Dragon Spirit Weapon would benefit the other Dao Soldiers and aquatic demon beasts.


    ¡°Aquatic demon beasts containing dragon blood¡­¡±


    After hearing this, Xu Renguang fell into deep thought and said, ¡°May I ask what the Mountain Lord needs them for, and how many do you require?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, the Scarlet Blood Carps and Azure Blood Carps of my Bi Lake Mountain contain some dragon blood, do they not?¡±


    ¡°I have obtained a breeding heritage and wish to improve the environment through aquatic dragon-blooded demon beasts to promote the growth of these two types of carps. Therefore, as for those beasts, the more, the merrier, and the stronger, the better,¡± Lu Changsheng explained nonchalantly.


    ¡°Improve the ecology¡­¡±


    Xu Renguang nodded slightly at these words, without asking any further, and then spoke, ¡°Mountain Lord should also know that such beasts are difficult to nurture. As of now, my Xu Family has Green Horned Fish with mid-grade inferior bloodlines and Ink Jade Serpents with mid-grade superior bloodlines.¡±


    ¡°Both are aquatic demon beasts with a trace of dragon blood. For instance, when nurtured to Second Rank, Green Horned Fish become Green Horned Dragon Fish; Ink Jade Serpents become Ink Jade Flood Serpents.¡±


    ¡°If the Mountain Lord is in need, my Xu Family can sell ten of each, Green Horned Fish and Ink Jade Serpents,¡± Xu Renguang said.


    In the Cultivation World, no one liked to owe favors.


    Therefore, he was also willing to sell a few beasts to Lu Changsheng to clear the debt of the talisman favor.


    ¡°Only mid-grade inferior and superior¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt somewhat disappointed.


    But a mid-grade bloodline beast was still acceptable.


    He bowed and responded, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I thank Daoist Xu.¡±


    ¡°As for the price of these two types of beasts, just sell them to me at the normal rate. Of course, the stronger they are, the better.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed a smile as he spoke.


    ¡°In terms of price, it will be calculated based on the strength of the demon beasts.¡±


    ¡°For example, a First Grade initial phase Green Horned Fish normally costs one hundred fifty Spirit Stones; a mid-phase one, four hundred twenty; and a late-phase one, fifteen hundred¡­¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s what the Mountain Lord needs, how about all prices at a sixty percent discount?¡± Xu Renguang offered, full of sincerity.


    ¡°In that case, thank you very much, Daoist Xu,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a bow and a smile.


    He purchased ten Green Horned Fish and ten Ink Jade Serpents from Xu Renguang.


    They included one late-phase First Grade, two mid-phase First Grade, and seven initial-phase First Grade.


    As for Second Rank demon beasts, the Xu Family would not sell them to the public.


    Or rather, the Yu Shui Xu Family did not even have many Second Rank demon beasts to sell.


    ¡°The Spirit Stones can wait until after everything is settled; I will arrange for them when I return to the family,¡± Xu Renguang said aloud.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll trouble Daoist Xu with that,¡± Lu Changsheng replied with a smile.


    Xu Renguang then bade farewell and left.


    ¡°Green Horned Fish, Ink Jade Serpent.¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself, feeling somewhat expectant of the effects these two beasts would have when refined into Dao Soldiers.


    Moreover, buying these beasts at a sixty percent discount meant that even if the results weren¡¯t ideal, he wouldn¡¯t stand to lose much.


    ¡­


    That night.


    The heavens were as dark as ink.


    Red Leaf Valley Marketplace was silent.


    At this time, in a small courtyard with bright lights,


    five men and one woman looked out at the night sky, chatting casually in the main hall.


    ¡°Hehe, our fifth brother is getting impatient,¡±


    said the man in the red robe sitting at the head seat, noticing the restless and occasionally fierce-looking Fang Yu, and then he addressed the others, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, third brother, fourth brother, Xiao Lan, you all go with the fifth brother.¡±


    ¡°Yes, big brother!¡±


    The few of them nodded in response.


    ¡°Fifth brother, I¡¯ll take care of the great formation of the Red Leaf Valley Market; you can do as you please with the others,¡±


    the middle-aged man with a gentle jade-like complexion and a sinister expression offered.


    ¡°Kek kek kek kek, fifth brother, however you want to do it tonight, your fourth brother will follow,¡±


    the thin, gloomy-looking elder laughed eerily.

 Chapter 507: Ancient Relic Site, Robber Cultivator Causes Chaos! (2)

    ¡°Brother Yu¡­¡±


    Tao Xiaolan, standing beside Fang Yu, said this as she held his hand.


    ¡°Okay, thank you for the trouble, brothers.¡±


    Fang Yu held his partner¡¯s hand, looked towards the old man and the man in red robes among others, took a deep breath, and nodded vigorously.


    His eyes were then dark as ink, and his brows filled with ferocity.


    His ability to become brothers with those four men was a testament to his extraordinary strength, having once gained a great opportunity.


    ¡°Little Fifth is too polite, I, as Third Brother, will head over first. Once the Great Formation is activated, you can make your move.¡±


    The middle-aged man with a jade-like complexion and gentle brows patted Fang Yu on the shoulder.


    Then, with a folding fan in hand, he flew towards the gate of the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    ¡°Fourth Brother, Xiaolan, let¡¯s start from ¡®Gathering Immortals Inn!''¡±


    Fang Yu said in a cold voice.


    Ten years ago, it was from Gathering Immortals Inn that he and his parents had begun to plunder the marketplace.


    Now, he was about to face the events of ten years prior and relive those moments.


    However, the difference was, back then, both his parents had lost their lives in the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    But tonight, he intended to massacre the Red Leaf Valley Market and destroy the four great families!


    After saying this, Fang Yu, Tao Xiaolan, and the old man left.


    ¡°I hope after we¡¯ve avenged this lad, he¡¯ll be willing to bring out the map and the token for the ancient relic site in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.¡± S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Looking at the departing Fang Yu and others, a burly man with a scarred head drank deeply from a jug.


    ¡°This shouldn¡¯t be a problem; Xiao Tao said Fang Yu¡¯s loyalty is almost secured.¡±


    ¡°As long as the great revenge is settled, with the bond of brotherhood, he won¡¯t forget us few when he explores the ancient relic site.¡±


    ¡°And given the danger of exploring that site alone with his strength, he would certainly require assistance.¡±


    The man in red robes also took large swigs from his jug.


    Traveling all across the land, pillaging and plundering, they naturally weren¡¯t bound by brotherly affection but rather by shared interests.


    After all, how much is brotherly love worth?


    The reason they had traveled far, from Myriad Beasts Mountain Range and Azure Phoenix Immortal City to the Qingyun Region, was to avenge their ¡®little brother¡¯ but with an ulterior motive.


    ¡­


    The moon was hazy, and all was silent.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Suddenly, a thunderous and earth-shattering noise erupted in the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Under the night sky, the Second Rank Great Formation of the marketplace, ¡®Heavenly Cloud and Water Formation,¡¯ was enveloped in spiritual light, alternately bright and dark, as clouds and mist rolled turbulently. ?¨¢??£Â¨¨????


    ¡°Seven Deadly Wolf-Smoke Gourds!¡±


    Standing in front of Gathering Immortals Inn, Fang Yu saw the scene unfold and spoke fiercely.


    A dark green gourd appeared in his hand, with dark light flowing over it.


    ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª¡±


    A terrifying black mist erupted from the gourd like wolf-smoke, rising into the sky and forming seven black columns of smoke that seemed to pierce through heaven and earth.


    ¡°Kill!¡±


    Fang Yu, looking at Gathering Immortals Inn, formed hand seals.


    Immediately, the seven columns of wolf-smoke merged into a massive and terrifying human face that devoured the inn.


    ¡°Not good, it¡¯s an enemy attack, enemy attack!¡±


    ¡°Quickly inform the ancestor!¡±


    ¡°How dare these bandit cultivators cause chaos in our Red Leaf Valley Market!¡±


    The patrolling cultivators in the market saw this and immediately yelled, pulling the alarm and activating the market¡¯s Great Formation.


    ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª¡±


    The previously indifferent clouds covering the market started to gather quickly, becoming dense along with the flowing spiritual light, forming a cyan jade bowl.


    However, at that moment, horrifying forces bombarded the cyan jade bowl, causing the glazed surface to shatter like porcelain with dense web-like cracks.


    At the same time.


    Inside a simple and elegant cave dwelling.


    Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan, who had just fallen asleep, woke up.


    ¡°Is someone attacking the market¡¯s Great Formation?¡±


    Lu Miaoge held a token and an array plate in her hands.


    The light on them fluctuated, pulsing with spiritual light.


    She immediately manipulated the array plate, powering the Red Leaf Valley Market¡¯s Great Formation with all its might.


    Then she put on the snow-white gauze skirt, stockings, undergarments, and a chest piece embroidered with clouds and water, while her black hair was simply gathered and draped over her fragrant shoulders.


    Now that she was in charge of the Red Leaf Valley Market, she naturally had to deal with such matters immediately.


    ¡°Could it be the robber cultivator who brought the bell before?¡±


    Lu Changsheng furrowed his brows and said aloud.


    He did not hesitate or delay; he immediately got up, dressed, and said to Lu Miaohuan, ¡°Huanhuan, you stay inside the cave and do not go out. Sister Miaoge and I will go take a look.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Lu Changsheng, sister, be careful.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan replied with a light pursing of her lips.


    She knew that with her Seventh Level Energy Refinement cultivation level, she wouldn¡¯t be of much help if she went out now.


    It was in times like these that she felt the lack of her own strength.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge left the cave abode.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    They immediately saw countless rays of spiritual light bombarding the ¡®Heavenly Cloud and Water Formation¡¯ above the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    This caused the entire great formation to surge with spiritual light, which flickered on and off in the night sky, accompanied by muffled thunderous sounds, eerie and astonishing.


    Over in the commercial district, a gigantic and ferocious black face was howling and roaring.


    The scene before him made Lu Changsheng feel a sense of d¨¦j¨¤ vu.


    ¡°It looks like it is most likely that robber cultivator who sent the bell before!¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng said with a cold expression.


    Without saying more, he and Lu Miaoge turned into beams of escape light and flew towards the commotion.


    Back ten years ago, the indiscriminate looting by a robber cultivator caused the Red Leaf Valley Market to be greatly weakened, and it still hadn¡¯t fully recovered.


    Furthermore, afterwards, the four big families had to make quite a lot of compensation to the many merchants and powers that had settled in.


    Seeing this kind of trouble now, they naturally had to suppress and resolve it immediately.


    Otherwise, if things got out of hand, the Red Leaf Valley Market might truly be ruined, and they could only rely on it as a spiritual land to make money.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on!?¡±


    ¡°Is someone attacking the market¡¯s great formation?¡±


    ¡°Damn it, I knew I shouldn¡¯t have come to the Red Leaf Valley Market for some small benefits!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s over, it¡¯s over. With only the Lu Family Ancestor, Lu Miaoge, presiding over Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s section of the market, and she has only just broken through to Foundation Establishment, now with the robber cultivators causing trouble, they must be well-prepared!¡±


    ¡°This Red Leaf Valley Market has barely been open for more than ten years and already so many problems have arisen. Indeed, one cannot rely on a small market!¡±


    ¡°I wonder if the Lord of Bi Lake Mountain, who suppressed three Foundation Establishment cultivators by himself, will come!¡±


    With the disturbance in the great formation and the commercial district, many cultivators awoke from their sleep or meditation, looking at the situation beneath the night sky with panic on their faces.


    After all, relative to others, the Red Leaf Valley Market was just a small market, and most of the loose cultivators that came here were lower-ranked.


    At the same time, some cultivators looked at the situation with greed, ferocity, and hesitance in their eyes.


    ¡°Swoosh! Swoosh!¡±


    Two beams of escape light arrived above the commercial district.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge immediately saw a thin old man, a black-robed young man, and a woman in a pink skirt wrecking the shops of the market and slaughtering the cultivators in the inns.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment Fifth Level, Foundation Establishment Second Level, Ninth Level Energy Refinement.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s divine sense was comparable to the peak of Foundation Establishment, and he saw the cultivation levels of the three people at a glance.


    Seeing their cultivation strength, his brows slightly furrowed, puzzled where these three got the courage to cause trouble.


    And they even dared to carry out such a brainless act as sending the bell.


    But looking up at the flickering great formation above, he knew there were Foundation Establishment cultivators hidden in the shadows.


    He immediately said to Lu Miaoge, ¡°Sister Miaoge, that black-robed young man is of Second Level Foundation Establishment; you handle him! Leave that old man to me!¡±


    ¡°Hmm, two Foundation Establishments?¡±


    Fang Yu and his companions were surprised and puzzled upon seeing Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge arrive.


    After all, according to the information he had, there was only one Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Lu Miaoge, presiding over the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    But with the backing of his elder brothers, he wasn¡¯t afraid at all, and as malevolence surged between his brows, his hands formed a seal and he shouted, ¡°Seven Evils Wolf Smoke, strike!¡±


    ¡°Awooo¡ª¡ª¡±


    The terrifying black smoke face in the air that was destroying buildings emitted a ghostly, wolf-like screech, charging at Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°River of Qi, break!¡±


    In Lu Miaoge¡¯s hands appeared a blue crossbow, with water-like ripples flowing through it. Channeling mana, she fired ¡°swoosh, swoosh, swoosh¡± towards the ferocious wolf smoke in the air.


    ¡°Strike!¡±


    Lu Changsheng also did not hesitate, summoning a low-grade spiritual sword.


    The spiritual sword let out a clear ring, releasing a sharp sword rainbow that sliced through the air, heading straight towards the thin old man.

 Chapter 508: With Lu Mountain Lord here, tonight will be settled!

    ¡°Pffft¡ª¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s River Arrow Crossbow flashed wildly in her hand, surging with azure brilliance, piercing and scattering the black smoky faces in the night sky.


    But the black smoke was extremely dense. As soon as it dispersed, it reconverged and continued to attack Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Ice Seal Talisman!¡±


    Seeing this scene, Lu Miaoge¡¯s expression tightened, knowing the River Arrow Crossbow alone couldn¡¯t defeat the opponent.


    She took out a Second Rank Ice Seal Talisman, and immediately, a chill engulfed the area, sweeping towards the black smoky face in an attempt to freeze it solid.


    Facing the Ice Seal Talisman, the black smoky face developed patches of frost, appearing sluggish and stiff.


    ¡°Water Dragon Technique, True Water into Dragon!¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Miaoge immediately formed hand seals and cast an advanced-level spell from the Water of Virtue Technique.


    Mana from within her body and the surrounding Spiritual Energy converged and flowed, causing a mist of water to swirl above her head, gradually forming into a lifelike, vivid miniature water dragon.


    ¡°Xiaolan, move back!¡±


    On the other side, the gaunt old man faced the Flying Sword sent by Lu Changsheng, his voice hoarse and piercing.


    Amid his words, two black chains shot out from the sleeves with the liveliness of black snakes hissing with their tongues.


    ¡°Whoosh! Whoosh!¡±


    The two black chains, like giant pythons, intertwined around the Flying Sword, attempting to strangle it.


    ¡°Clang!¡±


    The black chains collided with the Flying Sword, emitting a sound of metal striking metal.


    Immediately after, the chains wrapped tightly around the Flying Sword like dark Spirit Snakes, producing a sharp and grating ¡®crack crack crack¡¯ noise. ???¦Ï??????


    ¡°Somewhat capable.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly, recognizing that the gaunt old man was no slouch.


    He slapped his Spiritual Beast pouch and released his Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    Now that the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm had advanced to the Second Rank, he wanted to see the specific combat power of this Spiritual Insect.


    After all, if he could resolve the battle this easily, he would expose too much of his own strength, especially the various techniques of a Sword Cultivator.


    Back when he made his move in the Red Leaf Valley Market, he used the techniques of the Seven Luminaries Sword Scripture to kill two Robber Cultivators. If he were to use the Shimmering Shadow Condensation Sword techniques now, he would undoubtedly be recognized as the Sword Cultivator from back then, which would cause trouble.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    No sooner had the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm appeared than its wings flapped, turning into a bloodthirsty, brilliant golden light that fiercely shot toward the gaunt old man.


    ¡°What is this!?¡±


    Facing the golden light, the gaunt old man¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.


    He did not dare to be careless and quickly formed a spell to raise a dark green shield.


    From the dark green shield, a green light barrier emerged, enveloping both the gaunt old man and Tao Xiaolan.


    ¡°Bang!!!¡±


    A loud collision sounded.


    The Six-Winged Golden Silkworm rammed directly into the dark green shield, causing a slight dent in it.


    ¡°Hiss, such a hard body, what kind of Spiritual Insect is this!?¡±


    Seeing this scene, the gaunt old man looked at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm and his eyelids twitched again.


    He immediately formed seals with his hands and sent a chain slashing towards the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    After this collision, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm was clearly angered. It utterly ignored the black chains and continued to surge with radiant golden light, swelling to the size of a small cauldron, and continued to slam fiercely against the dark green shield.


    ¡°Indeed, slay!¡±


    Lu Changsheng witnessed the scene, nodded slightly, and then brought his fingers together, pointing at his spiritual artifact.


    ¡°Humming, humming, humming¡ª¡±


    The spiritual sword entangled by the black chains immediately began to tremble violently, releasing sharp sword qi that tore through the air and charged towards the emaciated elder.


    ¡°This is bad!¡±


    Seeing this, the emaciated elder conjured a white long banner in his hands and formed hand seals, from which trails of white mist emerged, transforming into walls of white fog.


    At the same time, the little water dragon above Lu Miaoge¡¯s head took shape.


    One could see the water dragon rapidly growing to the naked eye, turning into a majestic water dragon with prominent horns and glistening blue scales, emanating holy and dignified aura.


    ¡°Water Dragon¡¯s Chant!¡±


    Lu Miaoge formed hand seals, her aura as gentle as water.


    ¡°Roar¡ª¡±


    In an instant, the water dragon roared towards the heavens, unleashing a majestic and vast surge of qi, emitting a long and profound dragon chant.


    The dragon chant, composed of what seemed like thousands of notes, rolled forward like a torrent, forming hurricanes that swept towards the black smoke creature¡¯s face.


    ¡°Puff, puff, puff¡ª¡±


    The black smoke face, formed by the Seven Sha Wolfsbane Smoke, was continuously sliced, torn, and dispersed by the dragon chant hurricanes, scattering into disarray. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°How is this possible!?¡±


    Fang Yu was astonished by this spectacle.


    It was known that his ¡°Seven Sha Wolfsbane Gourd¡± was an exceedingly formidable spiritual artifact.


    When he had just made breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, he relied on this gourd to escape from the hands of a middle-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    Yet now, Lu Miaoge managed to break through his Seven Sha Wolfsbane Smoke with a single spell.


    ¡°Seven Sha Wolfsbane, Echo of the Celestial Wolf!¡±


    Fang Yu¡¯s eyes glinted fiercely as he formed hand seals, mana surging as he tried to recondense the dispersed wolfsbane smoke, attempting to transform it into a Seven Sha Celestial Wolf.


    ¡°Water Dragon Technique! Shatter!¡±


    Lu Miaoge formed hand seals, causing the water dragon in the sky to roar and lunge with bared fangs and claws, directly tearing the condensing black smoke to shreds.


    The water dragon¡¯s body was glistening, and waves of deep blue water qi undulated, evaporating and refining much of the black wolf smoke.


    ¡°Howl, howl, howl¡ª¡±


    As the wolf smoke was being refined and evaporated by the water dragon, echoes of ghostly cries and wolf howls arose.


    ¡°Well done.¡±


    Lu Changsheng revealed a smile on his face upon seeing this.


    Although he had a general idea of Lu Miaoge¡¯s strength,


    he was not truly clear about her combat prowess.


    Through the Water Dragon Technique she displayed, he gained a clearer understanding.


    ¡°Seven Luminaries Sword Qi, kill!¡±


    He continued watching his own opponent, the emaciated elder.


    Inside his dantian, the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp flickered as countless strands of sword qi burst forth from his palm, turning into fine and sharp threads of sword qi heading towards the emaciated elder.


    Faced with such a ferocious onslaught, the emaciated elder had no choice but to defend with the dark green little shield and the white long banner.

 Chapter 509: With Lu Mountain Lord here, tonight will be settled! (2)

    ¡°Damn it! Didn¡¯t she just have her breakthrough in Foundation Establishment recently? And how could a minor family¡¯s Foundation Establishment have such strength!?¡±


    Fang Yu¡¯s face turned dark and ugly.


    He didn¡¯t expect that not only was his Seven Kill Wolf Smoke broken, but this spiritual artifact was about to be destroyed here as well.


    Looking to the side, he noticed that his fourth brother was being suppressed by Lu Changsheng, only managing to continuously defend himself, causing Fang Yu¡¯s face to grow even uglier.


    He had come here with a condescending attitude, intending to seek retribution as if it were a game.


    But now that retribution had just started, they were the ones being suppressed, filling him with suffocating anger.


    He felt like a jumping clown.


    ¡°Xiaolan, send a message to big brother and second brother!¡±


    Fang Yu transmitted his voice to Tao Xiaolan.


    Though he was frustrated and angry, he knew that in this situation, one could not afford to be prideful to death.


    Even though he still had a trump card, the current Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge were clearly not simple and likely had other means at their disposal.


    ¡°Yes, Brother Yu.¡±


    Tao Xiaolan had long noticed that their side was at a disadvantage and wanted to send a message for help.


    But considering her partner¡¯s feelings and the instructions from the big brother before, she didn¡¯t immediately send the message.


    ¡°Hmm, is this calling for reinforcements?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, with his keen divine sense, noticed Fang Yu passing a message to Tao Xiaolan.


    Though he couldn¡¯t hear the content of their transmission, seeing Tao Xiaolan take out a communication talisman, he roughly guessed that the other party was calling for people.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, let¡¯s make this quick.¡±


    Lu Changsheng then transmitted a message to Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Hmm? Alright!¡±


    Lu Miaoge, upon hearing this, didn¡¯t hesitate and formed seals with her hands, saying, ¡°Water Dragon Technique! Sword Qi like water!¡±


    In an instant, a water dragon roared, bursting forth with piercing sword qi, aiming straight for Fang Yu.


    Her Water of Virtue Technique, enhanced by Lu Changsheng¡¯s Taiyi Dao Seed, also gained a technique that allowed water to transform into sword qi.


    Then she slapped her storage bag and took out a Second Rank Supreme Talisman given to her by Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity I used the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp and True Yang Five Elements Sword in the middle of the marketplace at Red Leaf Valley, making it inconvenient to use now, otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t need to waste talismans.¡± ?????¨º?


    Lu Changsheng sighed as he looked at the gaunt old man. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Then he took out three Second Rank Talismans and struck the gaunt old man with them.


    Meanwhile, in a small courtyard.


    A man in a red robe and a bald man watched the battlefield situation.


    ¡°These two are not simple at all. Not only is Lu Changsheng¡¯s strength astonishing, he also has a Second Rank spiritual pet. The inheritance he acquired is definitely not just about the Talisman Path!¡±


    ¡°That lass too. Fang Yu, wielding the Seven Kill Wolf Smoke gourd, could match a Foundation Establishment middle-stage cultivator, but now he can¡¯t even beat this little girl.¡±


    The bald man rubbed the scar on his head and spoke.


    ¡°Their combat power is indeed not simple; if you said they were disciples of the Immortal Sects, I¡¯d believe it. They don¡¯t at all look like the trash Foundation Establishment from a minor family!¡±


    The man in the red robe said.


    As he spoke, a jade talisman in his hand flickered on and off.


    ¡°Oh, they¡¯re already calling for help.¡±


    The man in the red robe sneered, ¡°Since Fang Yu doesn¡¯t want to play anymore, then let¡¯s take action. These two must have encountered great fortune. If we capture them, our trip here will also yield a great harvest.¡±


    ¡°Fang Yu really has quite the fortune and luck.¡±


    The bald man sneered, ¡°Initially getting an inheritance from a Nascent Soul Immortal¡¯s cave, and now we come here and stumble upon such a great opportunity.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, indeed, the kid is truly a lucky star.¡±


    The two laughed heartily and then soared into the sky, turning into streaks of light flying towards the marketplace.


    ¡°Ssss, this Lu Family Ancestor of Qingzhu Mountain is pretty formidable. I heard she only broke through Foundation Establishment a few years ago, yet she already has such combat power!¡±


    ¡°Not just her, the Bi Lake Mountain Master also broke through Foundation Establishment just a few years ago.¡±


    ¡°I heard before that Bi Lake Mountain Master relied on a Talisman Formation to kill three Foundation Establishment cultivators, I thought his combat power depended entirely on talismans, didn¡¯t expect his spell-fighting ability to be so extraordinary too.¡±


    ¡°Exactly, with Mountain Master Lu here, we¡¯re set for tonight!¡±


    In the marketplace, many people watched the battle situation on the main street from a distance.


    They didn¡¯t dare to approach but could still see the general state of affairs.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge clearly having the advantage put their minds at ease.


    ¡°Wait, what¡¯s this situation? Why are there two more Foundation Building Great Cultivators?¡±


    Just then, someone suddenly noticed two streaks of light appearing, flying towards the main street.


    ¡°Those two wouldn¡¯t happen to be Robber Cultivators too, would they?¡±


    ¡°Most likely.¡±


    ¡°Does that mean, this group of robbers has four Foundation Building Great Cultivators?¡±


    ¡°No, there are also Robber Cultivators interfering with the marketplace¡¯s Great Formation¡­ this, this, this¡­ No wonder they dared to make a direct move on the marketplace!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s all over!¡±


    ¡°I hope Mountain Master Lu can still set up a Talisman Formation and suppress the robbers!¡±


    Many cultivators saw two escape lights hurtling towards the bustling marketplace, their hearts suddenly sinking.


    After all, aside from the four big families arranging Foundation Establishment cultivators to be stationed, there were no other Foundation Establishment cultivators residing in Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Now with the sudden appearance of two Foundation Establishment cultivators, it was clear they were up to no good, most likely allies of the robbers.


    In the marketplace, nine out of ten people had never seen a Foundation Establishment Cultivator before. Tonight, seeing so many all at once had left many feeling bewildered.


    At that moment, in the commercial district.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom!¡±


    Lu Changsheng unleashed a Thunderfire Infatuation Talisman, turning it into endless thunder and earth fire, attacking the gaunt old man.


    Facing such a terrifying offensive, the gaunt old man was in deep trouble.


    He had not expected that someone who had broken through Foundation Establishment just a few years ago would have such fierce combat power along with Second Rank Supreme Talismans, hardly inferior to the true transmission of Immortal Sects.


    He exerted all his strength to activate his dark green shield, forming a dark green light cover.


    A white long banner by his side fluttered loudly, as white mist billowed and spread continuously, forming multiple barriers all around.

 Chapter 510: With Lu Mountain Lord here, tonight will be settled! (3)

    ¡°Brother Yu!¡±


    Tao Xiaolan hid behind the elder, shivering and praying for her older brothers to come quickly.


    ¡°Damn!¡±


    Seeing this scene, Fang Yu¡¯s face turned extremely ugly.


    Watching the rolling thunder and earth fire, he clenched his teeth and took out a chunky crimson-yellow talisman.


    Activated by mana, the talisman burst forth with a fierce and surging presence.


    ¡°That¡¯s a Talisman Treasure, Sister Miaoge, be careful!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing this scene, immediately raised his voice to warn her.


    He thought to himself that Fang Yu really had some fortune to possess even a Talisman Treasure.


    Without hesitation, he then threw out two more Thunderfire Talismans, trying to suppress and kill the emaciated elder and Fang Yu.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Just then, he suddenly sensed two streams of energy shooting towards them.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment Late Stage, two of them!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng turned his head to look, his expression turning grim.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that this group of Robber Cultivators hid so well, having two Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivators.


    No wonder they dared to pull off such an arrogant and childish stunt like sending a bell as a challenge.


    Because they truly had the power and confidence to do so!


    ¡°It seems I can¡¯t spare my talismans today. I hope you don¡¯t disappoint me and make me suffer a loss,¡± Lu Changsheng murmured to himself, activating the two Thunderfire Talismans in his hand, unleashing endless thunder and earth fire that surged and rolled towards Fang Yu and the emaciated elder.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    Facing such a tumultuous onslaught, the emaciated elder¡¯s dark green light barrier and the white mist emanating from a white long banner could not hold up, getting consumed by the incessant thunder and earth fire.


    ¡°Brother Yu!¡±


    In the midst of the thunder and earth fire, a piercing scream rang out.


    ¡°Xiaolan!¡±


    Fang Yu¡¯s eyes turned bloodshot, reminded of the scene ten years ago when his parents were brutally killed.


    ¡°Li!¡±


    Just then, the crimson-yellow talisman in his hand activated, and with a cry of a divine bird, it transformed into a golden ring engulfed in flames.


    The golden ring unfolded like a Vermilion Bird Divine Bird, its wings spread wide, flames raging, nearly tearing open the dark night sky as it charged towards Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Vermilion Bird Ring, kill!¡±


    Fang Yu¡¯s eyes reddened with rage as he roared furiously, attempting to use this Talisman Treasure to slay Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    The Vermilion Bird Ring, burning everything in its path, tore through the endless thunder and earth fire, transforming into a majestic Vermilion Bird and pouncing on Lu Miaoge.


    Lu Miaoge was well-prepared for such an attack.


    In her hand, a Second Rank top-quality Golden Light Insignia took form as a resplendent golden barrier, sheltering her.


    At the same time, she wielded a talisman painted with a Bronze Spear, radiating a terrifying aura.


    It was the Bronze Spear Charm that Lu Changsheng had given her.


    She too sensed the arrival of two Foundation Establishment Cultivators with daunting auras and knew these Robber Cultivators were not simple, daring not to hold back in the slightest.


    ¡°Swoosh swoosh swoosh¡ª¡±


    After seeing the emaciated elder¡¯s death, Lu Changsheng brought forth a fan forged from black fine iron.


    The fan in his hand turned into numerous Black True Mystery Spikes shooting out, forming a black iron carapace around Lu Miaoge.


    He knew the Vermilion Bird Ring Talisman in front of him was extraordinarily dangerous, being a Talisman Treasure with significant killing power. He worried it might accidentally harm Lu Miaoge.


    Meanwhile, seeing the arrival of the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators, nearly a hundred talismans streamed from his sleeves, settling in all directions around them, intending to seal off both himself and Lu Miaoge.


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    The Vermilion Bird Ring, like a golden divine bird, struck Lu Miaoge¡¯s Golden Light Barrier, producing a violent cacophony.


    Countless flames burned upon the golden light, causing it to dim instantly and shatter into fragmented golden specks.


    However, just as the Vermilion Bird Ring was about to continue its attack on Lu Miaoge¡ª


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    A Red Gold Flying Sword shot forth, exploding with endless sharp radiance, breaking through Fang Yu¡¯s protective aura.


    Fang Yu felt his hair stand on end, his Mental Spirit trembling.


    The next moment, his world spun wildly, and he saw a headless corpse.


    At the neck of the headless body, there was a Red Gold Flying Sword.


    ¡°He was the Sword Cultivator from back then¡­¡±


    A surge of hatred, anger, and fear arose in Fang Yu¡¯s heart.


    But before he could continue to ponder, his consciousness plunged into an endless darkness.

 Chapter 511: The Might of the Nine-Colored Tribulation Lightning, Dual Cultivation Technique!

    With the death of Fang Yu, the Vermilion Bird Divine Bird in the sky suddenly lost its mana support. It let out a mournful cry as the flames dissipated, transforming back into a red-yellow Talisman Treasure, falling from the sky.


    Lu Changsheng reached out with his mana-enforced hand, intending to capture the Talisman Treasure.


    ¡°You brat, courting death!¡±


    Just then, a heaven-shaking furious roar erupted. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A man of towering height and a frame as formidable as a mountain, clad in crimson robes, charged towards Lu Changsheng.


    His eyes were sharp, his expression ferocious, his entire being emanated a pressuring aura that diminished the boldness of those who laid eyes upon him by a third.


    Especially his eyes, which at the moment of contact seemed like fire and blood, as if a demon tiger choosing its prey, bursting with an intimidating luster.


    Combined with the deafening roar, it caused Lu Changsheng¡¯s mental spirit to falter momentarily.


    This was some rare secret technique of Divine Sense Attack!


    Luckily, Lu Changsheng¡¯s Divine Sense was comparable to that of a cultivator at the pinnacle of Foundation Establishment, and he was protected by a spirit-calming Spiritual Artifact, so he quickly regained his composure after a brief spell of dizziness.


    However, in the blink of an eye, the burly man in crimson robes tore through the air, appearing before Lu Changsheng.


    His towering body convulsed with muscles, writhing like dragons and snakes, exuding a terrifying physical presence, and he threw a punch.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    His punch, like the striking of a divine drum, carried god-like strength, intent on exploding both Lu Changsheng and the air in front of him.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s Spiritual Artifact soft armor, belt, and rings spontaneously conjured protective shields in that instant, creating numerous colorful light barriers around him.


    And Lu Changsheng¡¯s own body shone with treasured light as his fists radiated endless golden brilliance, powerfully swinging to deflect the terrifying force of the blow.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    The two colossal forces clashed like relentless surging waves against the shore, raising a ceaseless roaring din.


    A terrifying shockwave erupted from the epicenter where the two men stood, sweeping out in all directions.


    The merchant street¡¯s bluestone flooring trembled and cracked, turning into flying gravel.


    The surrounding shops and pavilions also shook violently, on the verge of collapse, their windows shattered and dust filled the air.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°So terrifying!¡±


    ¡°Is this the strength of a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve seen a fight between cultivators at the Foundation Establishment level before, but it was nowhere near this shocking!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, this presence is clearly a level stronger than what we just witnessed!¡±


    Many cultivators who were spectating trembled with fear, extremely shocked by the scene.


    ¡°Body Cultivation!¡±


    Lu Changsheng retreated several steps, putting distance between himself and the crimson-robed man, eyeing him intently.


    Having been in the Cultivation World for so long, he had encountered Body Cultivators before.


    But never had he met a Body Cultivator with the strength of the crimson-robed man.


    That sudden mighty punch, had it been any regular Foundation Establishment cultivator on the receiving end, they would likely have been severely injured if not killed.


    ¡°So you are also a Body Cultivator?¡±


    The crimson-robed man also stepped back, dissipating the force, his face serious as he regarded Lu Changsheng.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng to be a Body Cultivator as well.


    Being a Body Cultivator himself, he was acutely aware of the difficulty of pursuing Magical Dual Cultivation.


    Not only did it consume vast amounts of time and effort, but the resources needed were also several times that of an ordinary cultivator.


    Particularly Lu Changsheng¡¯s physical condition, which was almost as robust as his own, filled him with immense shock.


    After all, he had heard of Lu Changsheng¡¯s general situation and knew that the latter had only recently made a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment and had been practicing cultivation for just a few decades.


    To have a physique at the pinnacle of Foundation Establishment under such circumstances was nothing short of astonishing!


    Such a physique, unless one had an extraordinary talent or great fortune, would typically require at least a century to achieve!


    ¡°You young lad really know how to keep a low profile, looks like your luck is truly heaven-sent!¡±


    The crimson-robed man¡¯s face turned fierce with twitching muscles, not daring to underestimate Lu Changsheng in the slightest.


    He had traveled far and wide, seen many geniuses and talents, knowing that one careless move could lead to total defeat.


    As he spoke, his muscles bulged and his skin turned a dark red, resembling a volcano on the verge of erupting, as writhing heatwaves distorted the space around him.


    Then a Red Dragon-patterned Long Saber appeared in his hand.


    The hilt had a crimson bead, inside which a small dragon seemed to be roaring. Accompanying the dragon¡¯s cry, the blade¡¯s dragon patterns came to life, unleashing astonishing Spiritual Light.


    ¡°Roar, roar, roar!¡±


    The Long Saber¡¯s crimson flames billowed like a fire dragon lunging at Lu Changsheng with bared fangs and claws.


    ¡°Go!¡±


    Just then, Lu Miaoge¡¯s Talisman Treasure activated, turning into a Bronze Spear that exuded an air of martial valor, it whistled through the air, suddenly striking towards the crimson-robed man.


    ¡°Wind-Fire Formation!¡±


    Lu Changsheng also made hand signs to activate the Talismans placed at the cardinal points of heaven and earth, forming a Talisman Formation to subdue the crimson-robed man.


    However, in that very moment.


    ¡°Wu! Gu! Ba! Ma! Hum! Ya! Xi! Heng!¡±


    A series of urgent and intense sound waves, reminiscent of a dragon-tiger¡¯s roar, surged towards Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang¡ª¡±


    The visible sound waves spread out, scattering the Talismans that Lu Changsheng placed in the four corners of the sky and earth.


    The pavilions around the street, already on the brink of collapse from the residual energy waves, crumbled, windows exploded, signs were ripped away and shattered into pieces.


    ¡°What is this sound, my head hurts so much!¡±


    ¡°Hiss, I feel like my blood is boiling and my heart¡¯s racing!¡±


    ¡°Cover your ears, close your senses!¡±


    ¡°Such a terrifying sound wave spell, how can a person produce such a sound!¡±


    Energy Refining Cultivators who were somewhat closer to the merchant street experienced their blood and energy surge tumultuously, their faces showing painful expressions due to the roaring.


    ¡°Ape Demon Subduing God Club!¡±


    An imposing bald man with a scarred scalp and a towering stature emerged from the roar, wielding a Black Short Stick, furiously charging at Lu Changsheng.

 Chapter 512: The Might of the Nine-Colored Tribulation Lightning, Dual Cultivation Technique! (2)

    Their effort on Fang Yu was considerable, to say the least.


    It was all for the information about the Ancient Relic Site obtained from his Core Formation cave abode.


    Contained within were opportunities related to Core Formation.


    But now that Fang Yu was dead, all their efforts had gone to waste.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    Upon seeing this, Lu Changsheng knew that the group of Robber Cultivators was well-prepared for his Talisman Formation.


    He immediately sacrificed the remaining 7,200 Profound Truth Tactic posts, anchoring the Talismans in all directions to form an iron shield.


    He then activated part of the Talisman Formation, their magic auras connected, whipping up a fierce storm of fire, sweeping towards the bald man.


    ¡°Second brother, this kid is tricky. Don¡¯t give him any chances!¡±


    The man in a red robe yelled to the bald man.


    As he spoke, the Red Dragon-patterned Long Saber in his hand roared with fiery energy, the brilliance of its flame soaring to the sky, slashing a long dragon made of flames dozens of yards long, turning the flickering darkness below the Great Formation into a crimson glow, intent on burning all of Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talismans to ashes.


    ¡°Big brother, I understand!¡±


    The bald man spoke in a deep voice, his muscles swelling and throbbing, with a glint of gold glistening as he tossed a string of Light Gold Buddha Beads towards the Bronze Spear in the sky.


    Following that, holding a Black Short Stick, he charged towards Lu Miaoge like a wrathful King Kong, his aura ferocious.


    He had instantly recognized that Lu Changsheng¡¯s strength and tactics were far superior to Lu Miaoge¡¯s, and much more difficult to deal with.


    Lu Miaoge was currently maneuvering the Talisman Treasure, unable to fend off others; attacking her could also distract Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, just use the Talisman to protect yourself!¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s sleeves fluttered as more Talismans flew out, merging with the Talisman Formation, whipping up fierce winds and fire to block the bald man.


    At the same time, he commanded the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm to strike at the bald man.


    ¡°Red Sun Fire Dragon Cover!¡±


    The man in the red robe spewed forth a stream of crimson radiance from his mouth.


    A small, flame-like red cover appeared, enveloping the man, circling above his head, cloaking his entire body.


    Then holding the Red Dragon-patterned Long Saber, he summoned a series of flame dragons, rushing close to attack Lu Changsheng.


    He knew that in the face of Lu Changsheng in such a situation, he absolutely could not give him a chance to catch his breath.


    Otherwise, once he regained his composure, he might have some kind of trump card or reserve tactic.


    ¡°Close combat? Well then, let¡¯s see if you can withstand the power of my Divine Skills.¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched the man in the red robe charging towards him, then glanced at Lu Miaoge, his expression becoming fierce. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He had no intention of dragging out the battle and prepared for a quick and decisive conclusion.


    Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone¡ªNine-Colored Tribulation Light!


    With a thunderous sound, it was as though a volcano had erupted or a river had broken its banks within his chest, much like the thunderous roar that resonated with a grand and mysterious aura.


    From afar, Lu Changsheng appeared like a deity, his mana surging around him, instilling dread in those who watched.


    The bald man and Lu Miaoge beside couldn¡¯t help but glance at Lu Changsheng, unsure of what was happening.


    The next moment, a tsunami of resplendent nine-colored divine light burst forth from Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest, surging and endless.


    Within the tribulation light, runic symbols undulated like wriggling tadpoles, exuding an aura that could suppress and destroy all forms of magic.


    ¡°What kind of Technique is this!?¡±


    The man in the red robe could not recognize the Divine Skills and felt an ominous palpitation from Lu Changsheng¡¯s immeasurably powerful technique.


    Not daring to be the slightest bit negligent, he pushed his Red Sun Fire Dragon Cover to its limits, the Spiritual Light flashing wildly and the aura of fire churning, with a fierce and impressive fire dragon coiling atop the shield.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    As the Nine-Colored Tribulation Light descended, the dozens of yards long flame dragons that the man in the red robe had slashed out instantly disintegrated into ashes.


    Immediately after, the fire dragon coiled around his protective shield let out a mournful cry, dissipating visibly to the naked eye.


    ¡°How is this possible!?¡±


    The man in the red robe¡¯s eyes revealed disbelief as he quickly exerted his full strength to drive the Red Sun Fire Dragon Cover.


    Countless red spiritual blossoms burst forth, transforming into a series of fire dragons.


    But no sooner had a fire dragon appeared than it was scattered by the nine-colored light, turned to ash.


    In merely an instant, the man in the red robe felt his mana being rapidly drained, struggling to maintain his efforts, his face turning pale, his breath ragged.


    Meanwhile, Lu Changsheng stood with an indifferent expression, like a deity presiding over life and death, showing no signs of excessive strain.


    ¡°Humming¡ª¡±


    The Red Sun Fire Dragon Cover hovering above his head buzzed continuously, cracks appearing on its surface.


    ¡°How is this possible? How can he, at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment, have such mana, to wield such a Technique!?¡±


    The man in the red robe¡¯s face contorted in pain, blood oozing from his seven orifices, unable to utter a word.


    If it weren¡¯t for the mismatch in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mana aura, showing no sign of Core Formation, he would have believed that the man before him was a False Core Immortal!


    He had once encountered a False Core Immortal whose attacks were nowhere near as domineering.


    The next moment.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The Red Sun Fire Dragon Cover, a top-tier Spiritual Artifact, let out a pitiful wail before bursting apart, shattering into pieces.


    The Nine-Colored Tribulation Light struck the man in the red robe, sending him flying backward, his body crisped and shattered, his flesh a blurry mess.


    ¡°Aaah¡ª¡ª¡±


    Under this strike, the man in the red robe suffered devastating injuries.


    Like a mountain, his body smashed into a shop not far away, pulverizing it into rubble, as he spat mouthfuls of fresh blood.


    ¡°Not bad,¡± Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, slightly nodding his head.


    He was quite satisfied with the power of the Nine-Colored Tribulation Light, though it was a pity to completely ruin a Spiritual Artifact.


    He turned to the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, his Mental Spirit drifting slightly: ¡°Go.¡±


    ¡°Swoosh!¡±


    In an instant, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm released its bloodthirsty evil aura and transformed into a streak of golden light, shooting towards the man in the red robe.


    At this moment, the man in the red robe attempted to execute his Body Refining Techniques.

 Chapter 513: The Power of the Nine-Colored Tribulation Light, Dual Cultivation Technique! (3)

    But under the strike of the nine-colored escape light, he felt excruciating pain throughout his body, each part felt as though it was being torn apart cruelly.


    To say nothing of facing the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, even facing an Energy Refining Cultivator, he now found it difficult to fend off, only to see the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm killing its way over.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    His chest was directly penetrated by the golden light, and blood gushed forth.


    ¡°Hiss hiss hiss¡ª¡±


    Seeing the blood, the savage nature of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm was completely triggered; it frantically tore, gnawed, and sucked the blood.


    ¡°No!¡±


    The red-robed giant roared in despair, his mouth filled with blood.


    But at this moment, he was powerless to resist the actions of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    He only felt his internal organs being gnawed, blood being drawn, his whole body in unbearable pain, becoming increasingly weak, and his consciousness blurring.


    ¡°Big brother!¡±


    The bald giant was shocked upon witnessing this scene, eyes filled with disbelief.


    Having followed the red-robed giant all these years, he was very much aware of his brother¡¯s prowess.


    Skilled in both martial and magical arts at the peak of Foundation Establishment, among Foundation Builders he was an unbeatable existence!


    Even when facing off against False Core Immortals, he could stand a few exchanges before escaping.


    But now, he had been so swiftly defeated at the hands of Lu Changsheng, a defeat most miserable.


    At that moment, without hesitation, he decisively took out a Talisman to flee for his life!


    After all, if his cheap big brother couldn¡¯t win, not being a match for Lu Changsheng, continuing the fight was merely courting death.


    As for brotherly affection, although there was some, it was not much.


    ¡°You think you can escape!?¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng immediately freed up his hands, forming seals with both hands, and caused 10,800 Nine Mysteries True Seals to block the bald giant¡¯s escape in every direction.


    At the same time, Talismans flew out from his sleeves, connecting in a Talisman Formation, with wind aiding fire, fierce gales sweeping across, and roaring flames surging.


    ¡°Kill!¡±


    Lu Miaoge, seeing this, also immediately propelled her Bronze Spear towards the bald giant.


    ¡°Fellow Daoist, if you are willing to spare me, I have a grand opportunity to offer you!¡±


    With his escape blocked by the Talisman Formation, and attacks bearing down on him, the bald giant quickly released several Defense Talisman, creating walls of golden light to defend against the assaults.


    ¡°Wind-Fire-Thunder Talisman Array, kill!¡±


    Lu Changsheng had an indifferent expression, turning a deaf ear.


    ¡°Fellow Daoist, this opportunity is an Ancient Relic Site, containing top-tier inheritance, the chance for Core Formation, even Nascent Soul opportunities!¡±


    The bald giant¡¯s expression grew uglier as he continued to shout loudly.


    In the midst of his words, he slapped his Storage Bag, sacrificing a Golden Great Bell.


    The bell was dazzling with golden light, resplendent and eye-catching, giving off an indomitable sense of heaviness, enveloping him completely.


    Nonetheless, he still used his golden prayer beads to smash down on the Nine Mysteries True Seals, attempting to break the Talisman Formation¡¯s lockdown.


    ¡°Nine Mysteries True Seals, kill!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was still unmoved.


    The opportunity for Core Formation and the top-tier inheritance held no appeal for him.


    In his System Space, he still had a Coagulation Crystal Elixir.


    As for the chance for a Nascent Soul, he believed that once he formed his Core, he wouldn¡¯t need to worry.


    ¡°Whew-whew-whew¡ª¡±


    7,200 True Seals closed off heaven and earth, stabilizing the Talisman Array, while 3,600 Nine Mysteries True Seals entered the Great Formation, continually assailing the bald giant.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    ¡°Ting ting ting¡ª¡±


    Gales swept through, fierce fire surged, thunder rolled, and accompanied by the pitch-black Nine Mysteries True Seals, they continued to blast against the Golden Great Bell, ringing out with a constant metallic clang.


    ¡°Hm!? Sister Miaoge, there are Robber Cultivators outside preparing to flee, you immediately use the Great Formation to stop them, I¡¯ll be right there!¡±


    Just then, Lu Changsheng noticed the commotion at the Marketplace¡¯s Great Formation diminishing.


    He knew that the Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators interfering with the Great Formation sensed something was amiss here and were preparing to flee.


    Facing such Robber Cultivators, he naturally aimed to eradicate them utterly, not allowing anyone to escape and become a future threat.


    Lu Miaoge had Talisman Treasures, Third Rank Talismans at her side, and as long as she didn¡¯t encounter Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the caliber of the red-robed giant or the current bald giant, it was generally not an issue.


    Moreover, Lu Miaoge was in control of the Marketplace¡¯s Great Formation.


    Although she couldn¡¯t operate the Great Formation¡¯s full power like Ling Zixiao, she could still enhance her own strength.


    ¡°Alright, Changsheng, be careful!¡±


    Lu Miaoge, upon hearing this, did not hesitate, withdrew her Bronze Spear, transformed into Escape Light, and flew towards the spot where the Formation was broken earlier.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, continuing to watch the bald giant within the Talisman Formation.


    At this point, the opponent was like a fish in a jar.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    Under the barrage of Talisman and the assault of the Nine Mysteries True Seals, the Golden Great Bell dimmed, cracks began to appear, no longer self-repairing.


    Surprisingly, though, this Golden Great Bell actually had the ability to self-repair.


    The cracks that appeared on it were visibly mending at a rate perceptible to the naked eye.


    ¡°Whew-whew-whew¡ª¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng fired off another eighteen Second Rank Talismans.


    ¡°Hoo-hoo-hoo¡ª¡±


    With the addition of these eighteen Second Rank Talismans, the power of the entire Talisman Formation immediately increased, linked with the Nine Mysteries True Seals, totally fierce and turbulent.


    ¡°Damn it, how does he have so many talismans!¡±


    Watching Lu Changsheng with so many talismans, the bald giant¡¯s face grew uglier and uglier.


    Although the Golden Great Bell had self-repair ability, it was dependent on his own Mana.


    Under such relentless bombardment, his Mana couldn¡¯t keep up at all.


    ¡°Fellow Daoist, as long as you are willing to spare my life, I am willing to submit and serve you!¡±


    The bald giant continued to shout out.


    Although he was a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, having survived in the Cultivation World for so long, he knew when to be tough and when to bend.


    However, Lu Changsheng was still unmoved. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    While he didn¡¯t mind taking on followers,


    he looked at the person and the situation.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    Under the onslaught of the Talisman Formation, the Golden Great Bell finally began to lose its luster, the cracks no longer healed.

 Chapter 514: The Might of the Nine-Colored Tribulation Lightning, Dual Cultivation Technique! (4)

    ¡°Explode!¡±


    Witnessing this scene, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t waste any more time. He formed hand seals and uttered an indifferent syllable, detonating the talisman formation.


    As the syllable dropped, in an instant, all the talismans¡¯ energies fused together, unleashing an extremely violent mana fluctuation.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Subsequently, an earth-shattering explosion roared into being.


    It brightened the night sky in that moment, making the entire marketplace seem to shake and shimmer, a mushroom cloud rising into the air.


    ¡°This, this, this¡­¡±


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    ¡°Is this the might of a Foundation Building Great Cultivator!¡±


    ¡°This power is simply too frightening!¡±


    Everyone in the market heard the intense explosion and felt a jolt in their hearts.


    Lu Changsheng watched the fierce and wild mana waves before him, smoothed his sleeves, and dispersed them.


    Through his divine sense, he could tell that the bald man¡¯s presence had been extinguished.


    The Golden Great Bell that survived the explosion was now a dim, shattered remnant, which made Lu Changsheng feel a twinge of regret.


    From the fight just now, he could tell that the Golden Great Bell was an extremely fine spiritual artifact.


    What a pity it was now broken beyond repair, reduced to scrap.


    As for the bald man, he had been reduced to a charred and broken corpse.


    The face still intact, wore a horrific expression of dying with grievances unappeased.


    ¡°The abilities and resources of these two should provide a good haul, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced over at the red-robed man who, under the gnawing of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, had also ceased to breathe, contemplating in his heart.


    ¡°Eat later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    Then with a sweep of his hand, he gathered the magic artifacts, spiritual artifacts, and storage bags of the deceased into his possession.


    After doing so, he sensed the battle energy from Lu Miaoge¡¯s direction, turned into a streak of light, and shot forth suddenly.


    At this very moment, by the eastern gate of Red Leaf Valley Market.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    Lu Miaoge was engaging in fierce combat with a middle-aged man with a face pale as jade and sinister brows, using her Water Dragon Technique.


    This middle-aged man, clearly disinclined to fight, defended continuously. He manipulated several array flags to leverage the Red Leaf Valley Market¡¯s great formation, trying to break a gap to escape through.


    ¡°So soon!?¡±


    The sinister man¡¯s expression changed, turning ugly.


    He hadn¡¯t expected his brothers to be dealt with by Lu Changsheng so quickly.


    He had thought tonight¡¯s mission would be a casual affair and hadn¡¯t prepared much.


    Such as breaking a gap in the great formation in advance, ready for an escape.


    But by the time he realized that something was amiss and his elder brother was being suppressed, it was already too late for escape.


    ¡°Swoosh!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, wielding the True Yang Five Elements Sword, made a fierce slash forward!


    Fierce and domineering Seven Luminaries Sword Qi emerged, shooting towards the sinister man.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    The Sword Qi tore through the air forcing the sinister man¡¯s complexion to change slightly.


    He formed seals with his hands, and from his fan flickered rays of light that spiraled in the air, materializing into multi-colored light barriers in front of him.


    ¡°Pfft, pfft, pfft!¡±


    The Seven Luminaries Sword Qi was incredibly sharp, successively breaking through the light barriers.


    The sinister man¡¯s face darkened at this scene, and he called out, ¡°Honored cultivators, I am a Second Rank Array Master. If you spare me, I¡¯ll be at your service should you ever require my skills, no matter the task.¡±


    His strength was average, merely at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.


    The reason he managed to be brotherly with the red-robed and bald men was due to his skill in formations.


    After all, for robbers, having an Array Master was beneficial for exploring ancient ruins, ambushing and killing, or breaking into others¡¯ spiritual lands.


    However, both Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge remained silent, continuing their assault on the sinister man.


    ¡°Water Dragon Technique, kill!¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s hands flew through seals, controlling the water dragon as it surged towards the sinister man.


    The sinister man still relied on his folding fan and activated talismans to fend off their attacks.


    But against the water dragon and Sword Qi, he could barely manage a defense.


    A moment later.


    ¡°Pierce!¡±


    A sound of piercing the air echoed.


    The True Yang Five Elements Sword burst forth, transforming into a streak of light that punctured the sinister man¡¯s chest.


    ¡°I refuse to accept this!¡±


    The sinister man immediately grunted, vomiting blood, his face filled with unwillingness.


    ¡°Pfft, pfft, pfft!¡±


    The Sword Qi was merciless, erupting forth and instantly slicing the sinister man¡¯s body into several pieces, snuffing out his life energy.


    ¡°¡±¡±


    ¡°Everything should be taken care of now,¡± Lu Changsheng said, looking toward Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Unless there are robber cultivators hiding in the marketplace, there shouldn¡¯t be any left,¡± Lu Miaoge replied, taking out the array plate and sensing for a moment before she spoke.


    ¡°Tonight, the robber cultivators who caused chaos in the Red Leaf Valley Market have all been suppressed,¡±


    ¡°To all affected, I, Lu Changsheng, hereby extend my apologies for any disturbance and inconvenience caused.¡±


    ¡°In three days, our Red Leaf Valley Market will provide an explanation for tonight¡¯s events.¡±


    ¡°Additionally, to ensure everyone¡¯s safety, the marketplace will be closed for a few days for an examination to root out any remaining robber cultivators. If anyone has any information, please report it to our enforcement team, and you will be rewarded by the marketplace,¡±


    Lu Changsheng took the array plate from Lu Miaoge¡¯s hand, injected his mana, and used the formation to spread his voice throughout the entire marketplace.


    After speaking, Lu Changsheng continued, ¡°Enforcement team, come to see me immediately!¡±


    ¡°All suppressed? There were five Foundation Establishment Cultivators just now!¡±


    ¡°Lu Mountain Lord is mighty, Lu Ancestor is mighty!¡±


    ¡°Are the Mountain Master of Bi Lake Mountain and his wife really just a few years into their Foundation Establishment? Their strength is astonishing!¡±


    ¡°This is definitely not the strength of someone who has just achieved Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, I¡¯ve never heard of two early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators being able to slay five Foundation Establishment cultivators!¡±


    ¡°That talisman formation, and that nine-colored aurora, were simply too amazing!¡±


    Hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, the cultivators in the market began to buzz with conversation.


    For them, tonight was a sleepless night.


    Although most could only watch the overall battle from afar, such a display of magical combat had a profound impact on them.


    ¡°We pay respect to the Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°We pay respect to the Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°We pay respect to the Ancestor!¡±


    Before long, the law enforcement cultivators of the marketplace arrived.


    Most of these cultivators were from the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain and the Bai Family of Hundred Birds Lake.


    Only a few were from the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family and some were recruited loose cultivators.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, they were all extremely respectful.


    Especially the Lu Family cultivators of Qingzhu Mountain, looking at Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, felt as if they were dreaming.


    After all, having an ancestor with such combat power and making such a show of force was a cause for immense joy among them!


    ¡°Send someone to clean up and rebuild the commercial street, take stock of all the damaged shops and buildings, and calculate the losses.¡±


    ¡°Then search every part of the marketplace to see if there are any traces of robber cultivators left and determine when these five robbers arrived.¡±


    Lu Changsheng commanded the enforcement cultivators with a calm yet distant voice, but for those hearing it, it carried an undeniable authority.


    ¡°As you command!¡±


    ¡°As you command!¡±


    ¡°As you command!¡±


    The law enforcement cultivators responded in unison, bowing respectfully.


    As they left, Lu Changsheng looked toward Lu Miaoge and spoke telepathically, ¡°Sister Miaoge, regarding tonight¡¯s events, we will later say to others that the cultivation technique we practice is a dual cultivation technique.¡±


    ¡°As long as we are together, we can temporarily raise our cultivation level to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, and when we join forces, we can even unleash the combat power of the late Foundation Establishment stage.¡±


    Lu Changsheng made this suggestion.


    He hadn¡¯t revealed too much of his own power that evening.


    But the combat power he and Lu Miaoge displayed was still somewhat astonishing.


    Two individuals only a few years into their Foundation Establishment, slaying five Foundation Establishment robber cultivators, was hardly a believable story no matter how it was twisted.


    Therefore, thinking about the Taiyi Shengshui Jue which he and Lu Miaoge were practicing, he came up with this explanation.


    After all, belief in the story was discretionary.


    He was merely providing a plausible rationale.


    Furthermore, there were no Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the Red Leaf Valley Market, as they were all Qi Refinement Cultivators.


    Even if there were exceptionally perceptive individuals among them, it was unlikely they could deduce the specific strength from the overall battle situation.


    ¡°We are indeed practicing a dual cultivation technique,¡± Lu Miaoge responded with a gentle demeanor and a water-like grace, laughing softly.


    Since the moment Lu Changsheng took out the Foundation Establishment Elixir, the three Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects and the Taiyi Shengshui Jue, she knew that Lu Changsheng had always concealed his skills, harboring many secrets unknown to others.


    Particularly after cultivating the Taiyi Shengshui Jue, through the Taiyi Dao Seed, she could faintly sense Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation level, knowing that he was not someone who had just broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    She even faintly guessed through the Taiyi Dao Seed and the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture that the sword cultivator in the marketplace of Red Leaf Valley ten years ago was Lu Changsheng.


    But as Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t spoken of it, she wouldn¡¯t inquire further.


    Knowing that broadcasting such matters would seem too astonishing.


    However, this battle had confirmed her suspicion that the sword cultivator from ten years prior was indeed Lu Changsheng.


    At that time, Lu Changsheng had already broken through to Foundation Establishment and was capable of slaying a middle-stage Foundation Establishment robber cultivator.


    This added yet another layer of mystery to her husband.


    Nonetheless, after many years as husband and wife, Lu Changsheng¡¯s various deeds had left her with no doubt about his intentions, and she knew his secrets were borne of necessity.


    ¡°¡±¡±

 Chapter 515: Settling the Gains! Treasure Map!

    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t intentionally hide many things from you in the past.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Lu Miaoge with an apologetic expression.


    He could conceal his combat power from others in the marketplace, but obviously, he couldn¡¯t keep it from Lu Miaoge. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Through the recent battle, Lu Miaoge should have noticed a lot.


    However, since both he and Lu Miaoge practiced the Taiyi Shengshui Jue, Lu Miaoge had long been aware of many things; he just didn¡¯t mention them, and she wouldn¡¯t have asked.


    Now, concerning these matters, he naturally wouldn¡¯t hide them anymore.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said with a gentle smile.


    She was well aware that Lu Changsheng¡¯s opportunities far exceeded anyone¡¯s imagination.


    If such news were to be leaked, it would be very dangerous.


    Thinking about Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation, where he dared not reveal a hint of his fortune and had to keep it deeply hidden, always treading on thin ice, must have been incredibly hard.


    With a touch of heartache, she clasped her husband¡¯s hand, intertwining her fingers with his, ¡°Changsheng, these years must have been very tough on you.¡±


    ¡°If there¡¯s ever anything in the future that you find hard to keep to yourself, you can talk to me; we¡¯re husband and wife.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said with eyes brimming with warmth and gentleness.


    ¡°Alright!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, holding his wife¡¯s delicate hand, with a smile on his face.


    Then, turning to look at the corpses of the sinister men and the several arranged flags, he said, ¡°Sister Miaoge, it seems that our harvest tonight should be quite substantial.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that a few spiritual artifacts were damaged.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said somewhat regretfully.


    Even the cheapest spiritual artifact could be worth several thousand to tens of thousands of spirit stones.


    In this battle, she saw two spiritual artifacts get damaged by Lu Changsheng, which pained her.


    ¡°Speaking of spiritual artifacts, Sister Miaoge, you don¡¯t have a life-bound spiritual artifact yet.¡±


    ¡°I also forgot about this matter. With tonight¡¯s loot, it should be more than enough to craft a few spiritual artifacts for you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed.


    The Water of Virtue Technique, like the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, had its corresponding life-bound spiritual artifacts.


    However, he had forgotten about Lu Miaoge¡¯s life-bound spiritual artifact due to the family affairs.


    It was only after seeing Lu Miaoge in battle, using only the crossbow and talismans he gave her, that he remembered this matter.


    He knew that Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t have enough spirit stones to buy the materials to craft her life-bound spiritual artifact.


    ¡°I have already started buying the materials to craft the Water Vase.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said with a light laugh.


    ¡°The Water Vase.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said, ¡°The Water Vase isn¡¯t strong in attack, so forge a Taichi Talisman along with it, so you can have both offense and defense.¡±


    ¡°Good~¡±


    Lu Miaoge said with a smile, her lips lightly curved.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, it¡¯s time to calculate our gains.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Lu Miaoge with a smile.


    Soon the two turned into a stream of light and returned to their cavern abode.


    ¡°Sister, Lu Changsheng, are you both okay?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan immediately came forward with concern when she saw them return, examining Lu Changsheng from head to toe.


    ¡°Of course, we¡¯re okay. Sorry for making you worry, Huanhuan.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a gentle smile.


    Thereafter, he took out various storage artifacts and storage bags and said, ¡°Come on, Huanhuan, let¡¯s start sorting out the loot.¡±


    To him, there was nothing more joyful than tallying the spoils after defeating a robber cultivator.


    ¡°Sort out the loot.¡±


    Seeing that both Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge were unharmed, and noticing the storage bags and artifacts, Lu Miaohuan became interested.


    Immediately, the three of them began to tally the spoils of this battle.


    ¡°Wow, so many spirit stones!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan exclaimed in surprise upon opening a storage bag and seeing the spirit stones inside.


    ¡°Er¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced at it, his mouth twitching slightly.


    There were about three to five thousand spirit stones inside.


    However, considering that Lu Miaohuan, although being the young lady of the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain and the Lady of the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, was nevertheless just a minor cultivator in the Qi Refinement Realm and hadn¡¯t seen much of the world, it was normal for her to make a fuss over seeing so many spirit stones.


    He chuckled and said, ¡°Hehe, then you¡¯re in for a surprise later.¡±


    ¡°Ah, right, Huanhuan, this talisman treasure has a pretty good power, take it for self-defense,¡± as he spoke, Lu Changsheng handed a Vermilion Bird Ring Talisman to Lu Miaohuan.


    He basically had no use for talisman treasures anymore.


    Plus, he already had a talisman treasure by his side, so he had no use for this Vermilion Bird Ring Talisman.


    ¡°A talisman treasure!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan¡¯s eyes shone upon hearing this, and she looked at the reddish-yellow talisman treasure.


    It depicted a golden ring surrounded by flame patterns, emitting a mysterious and formidable aura.


    Although she had never seen a talisman treasure, she had heard of their great reputation.


    She knew that it was made by Nascent Soul Immortals from their own magic artifacts, consuming their origin source to craft, and the power was immensely strong, usable even by an Energy Refinement Cultivator.


    ¡°Did you see it just now? This talisman forms a golden ring of fire and can transform into a Vermilion Bird Divine Bird,¡± Lu Changsheng explained.


    ¡°This is too precious; a talisman treasure can only unleash its full potential in the Foundation Establishment Stage, so maybe Sister should have it instead,¡± Lu Miaohuan said, a bit hesitant.


    Although she wanted it, she knew the talisman treasure was precious, and giving it to her would not make full use of its power, which would be a waste.


    ¡°Huanhuan, just keep it. I have a talisman treasure too,¡± Lu Miaoge said, looking at her considerate sister with a gentle smile. She took out her Bronze Spear Charm and said softly.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll accept it, thank you, husband!¡± Lu Miaohuan said, visibly happy as she accepted the talisman treasure and kissed Lu Changsheng to show her gratitude.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled at the young lady¡¯s reaction and began to inspect several items from a storage bag that appeared to be rare.


    ¡°Transforming Dragon Ginseng, Illusion Heart Grass, Blue Spiritual Liquid¡­ Changsheng, these are auxiliary materials for crafting a Foundation Building Elixir,¡± Lu Miaoge suddenly said, looking at the spiritual medicines.


    ¡°Hmm, Illusion Heart Grass?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.


    It was the only ingredient he was missing for crafting the Foundation Establishment Elixir, and he didn¡¯t expect to find it here.

 Chapter 516: Settling the Gains! Treasure Map! (2)

    ¡°It seems they were preparing to refine a batch of Foundation Establishment Elixirs. Now they¡¯re just short of a Heavenly Spirit Fruit and a special Monster Core of the Second Rank,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a laugh.


    With this Illusion Heart Grass, he could start refining Foundation Establishment Elixirs when he got back.


    ¡°If we collect a Heavenly Spirit Fruit or a special Second Rank Monster Core later, we can directly gather all the ingredients for a batch of Foundation Establishment Elixirs.¡±


    ¡°Even if we don¡¯t use them ourselves, these few Spiritual Medicines are also quite valuable.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said with a smile on her face.


    Although she was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and had seen some of the world, she had never had such a bountiful harvest before.


    The three of them chatted while they sorted through their loot.


    ¡°Red Sun Melting Gold Technique, an Exquisite Level Cultivation Technique. Cultivating the Red Sun True Fire, melding with Hundred Refined Pure Gold¡­¡±


    ¡°Black Tiger Overpowering Body, an Exquisite Level Cultivation Technique. Infusing body with essence blood of tiger lineage Demon Beasts, refining the flesh, capable of demonic transformation¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng found two Jade Slips inside a brocade box.


    He knew these must be the Cultivation Techniques practiced by the red-robed man.


    He glanced over briefly, the Red Sun Melting Gold Technique was quite good.


    But the Black Tiger Overpowering Body was less so.


    Although the physical body became strong and domineering, far surpassing ordinary Body Refinement Techniques,


    the process of refining affected one¡¯s nature, blending the essence blood of Demon Beasts into one¡¯s body, and caused one¡¯s physique to grow increasingly massive.


    Setting the brocade box aside, Lu Changsheng continued to inspect another brocade box.


    As soon as this box was opened, a burst of intense heat and a fragrant scent invigorated Lu Changsheng¡¯s spirit slightly.


    ¡°Hmm? Is this¡­ Fire Marrow Date!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw a date-sized item inside the brocade box, resembling a piece of agate on fire.


    This Fire Marrow Date was an important auxiliary material for refining the ¡®Coagulation Crystal Elixir.¡¯


    However, Lu Changsheng¡¯s recognition of this Fire Date wasn¡¯t because of the Coagulation Crystal Elixir¡¯s ingredients.


    Instead, this Fire Marrow Date was one of the Core Formation Spiritual Objects.


    Consuming it alone could potentially enhance the effect of cultivating Fire Attribute Techniques during the push to Core Formation.


    ¡°Fire Marrow Date, this is a Core Formation Spiritual Object, somewhat helpful for breaking through to Core Formation, and also one of the main auxiliary materials for the Coagulation Crystal Elixir!¡± ?????????????£Â§§?


    Lu Miaoge was also excited when she saw the agate date.


    She said to Lu Changsheng, ¡°Changsheng, you can also start gathering some Core Formation Spiritual Objects now and collect the materials for the Coagulation Crystal Elixir.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, there¡¯s no hurry,¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled and replied, ¡°With this Fire Marrow Date, today¡¯s expenditure on Talismans has been recouped.¡±


    He and Lu Miaoge had used a total of five Supreme Talismans of the Second Rank, nine Middle Grade Talismans of the Second Rank, twenty-seven Lower Grade Talismans of the Second Rank, and eighty-one First Grade Talismans in their prior battle.


    Not to mention Lu Miaoge¡¯s single strike with her Talisman Treasure, the total cost was about thirty to forty thousand Spirit Stones.


    Yet, just this one Fire Marrow Date was worth thirty to forty thousand Spirit Stones.


    It took the better half of an hour for the three to clear out the Storage Bags of the six Robber Cultivators.


    Inside, there were three hundred and nineteen Middle Grade Spirit Stones.


    And twenty-three thousand and fifty-two Lower Grade Spirit Stones!


    Three Supreme Spiritual Artifacts, two Superior Spiritual Artifacts, three Middle Grade Spiritual Artifacts, five Lower Grade Spiritual Artifacts, and four Supreme Magic Artifacts.


    However, two of the Supreme Spiritual Artifacts were the Divine Fire Cover and Golden Bell of the red-robed man and the bald man, respectively.


    One was severely damaged by the Nine Tribulations Divine Light,


    the other was directly battered beyond repair during the chaos of the Talisman Formation, almost rendered as scrap.


    The other Spiritual Artifacts were relatively undamaged, at most having minor wear.


    Apart from Spirit Stones, Spiritual Artifacts, Magic Artifacts, Elixir Medicines, Talisman, Spiritual Medicine, Cultivation Technique inheritances, and a pile of other precious Spiritual Materials,


    one Third Rank ¡®Purple Dragon Wood¡¯ particularly surprised Lu Changsheng. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This kind of Spiritual Wood that could be used to make Talisman Paper was very rare in the usual course of things.


    ¡°Pan Yuan Turning Technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng inspected each Jade Slip.


    This was a Technique Jade Slip, admittedly a Peripheral Sect Level Cultivation Technique within.


    However, this Cultivation Technique, like the ¡°Red Phoenix True Scripture¡± he obtained before, could only be cultivated up to the Core Formation stage. There was nothing further.


    ¡°Two Peripheral Sect Level Cultivation Techniques, both only reaching up to the Core Formation Stage. Is this a coincidence or what?¡±


    Lu Changsheng frowned slightly, deep in thought.


    Although it could only be cultivated up to Core Formation, it was still considered a top-tier Technique.


    Counting this Peripheral Sect Level Technique, Lu Changsheng had garnered three Exquisite Level Techniques in this haul, as well as a Second Rank Superior Talisman Path inheritance and the Formation Path insights from the effeminate man.


    ¡°Changsheng, this seems to be a treasure map related to an Ancient Relic Site,¡±


    Lu Miaoge, holding an aged and old-fashioned sheepskin scroll drawn on some kind of material, spoke up.


    ¡°A treasure map, an Ancient Relic Site!?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan, present nearby, suddenly peaked in interest at this news, joining her sister to examine the treasure map.


    Most Cultivators in the Cultivation World are deeply interested in exploring relic sites,


    because they all know from what they hear and see that ordinary Cultivators must rely on fortuitous encounters¡ªmany explore relic sites for it.


    ¡°It looks like the Ancient Relic Site that the Robber Cultivator mentioned earlier is this one,¡±


    ¡°But this kind of thing is interesting to look at, there¡¯s no need to take it too seriously,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a laugh.


    He had no interest in treasure maps,


    in his opinion, the least valuable thing was just this kind of treasure map.


    While it might sound precious, with chances for Core Formation or Nascent Soul opportunities within the relics, no one knew the specific value or how to directly obtain it.


    Once someone set their heart on treasure hunting, not only was there no guarantee of a reward, but it could also bring a torrent of trouble and danger, and one might just end up losing their life for nothing.


    So that kind of item, let whoever wants it take it.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded gently in agreement when she heard this.


    Although she was quite interested in treasure maps, she had no intentions of exploring Ancient Relics.


    After examining some miscellaneous items, the three of them estimated that, excluding items like Technique inheritances that were hard to value, the total was worth roughly two hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

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    After estimating the number of Spirit Stones, both Lu Miaohuan and Lu Miaoge felt a bit dizzy.


    Even when tallying up, they already had a rough idea that this haul was incredibly rich.


    But they never imagined it would be worth so much.


    You see, the total annual income of the entire Qingzhu Mountain is only twenty to thirty thousand Spirit Stones.


    If you subtract the tribute, family expenses and so on, the amount of Spirit Stones saved each year is barely a few thousand.


    And now, slaying a group of Robber Cultivators has directly yielded two hundred thousand Spirit Stones, leaving the two ladies at a loss for words.


    Lu Changsheng, on the other hand, was relatively calm about this.


    In his view, the value of these Robber Cultivators didn¡¯t even match their fighting power.


    But Robber Cultivators make money quickly and spend it just as fast, so having this much wealth was already quite good.


    ¡°No wonder so many Cultivators become Robber Cultivators, they are just too rich.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan said aloud, somewhat touched.


    She came to understand deeply why so many Cultivators were willing to risk doing such things.


    ¡°Huanhuan, don¡¯t even think about that. If you need Spirit Stones, just tell your husband.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly, speaking to his delicate wife in a warm voice.


    He knew that so many Spirit Stones would cause a certain shock to his wife.


    However, in his view, as his wife, she should indeed broaden her horizons and increase her knowledge.


    ¡°Where would I think about such things? It just feels like I¡¯m dreaming.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan chided Lu Changsheng with a glance.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, keep these Spirit Stones. Forge your Life-bound Spiritual Artifact as soon as possible, and don¡¯t be afraid to spend money. If it¡¯s not enough, continue to tell me.¡±


    ¡°Huanhuan, keep these Spirit Stones and spend more time on your cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gave Lu Miaoge thirty thousand Spirit Stones and Lu Miaohuan five thousand.


    ¡°Alright~¡±


    Lu Miaoge responded with a gentle and warm expression.


    Lu Miaohuan, with a face full of happiness, said, ¡°Thank you, husband!¡±


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    Lu Changsheng looked at the delicate wife before him, drew her slender waist into his arms, and then captured her plump, luscious, dewy red lips.


    ¡°Mmh~¡±


    The familiar foray made Lu Miaohuan¡¯s body tremble slightly, and she hummed softly through her delicate nose.


    However, she didn¡¯t resist Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions at all; her slender and beautiful arms wrapped around his neck, responding gently.


    Their breaths intertwined, and the sweet fragrance filled the space between them.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge.¡±


    A moment later, as their lips parted, Lu Changsheng called out to Lu Miaoge.


    Lu Miaoge pouted slightly, her cheeks blushing like the dawn, criticizing in her heart that this bad man was expecting something from her and her sister¡­ R¨¢£Î?????????S?


    But having just been through a battle, she thought to indulge Lu Changsheng this time, softly giving an ¡®Mhm¡¯ in response.


    Soon after, a sense of spring filled the air within the cave dwelling.


    ¡­.


    Dawn was just breaking.


    Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, and Patriarch Zheng, after receiving a message from Lu Changsheng, hastened to the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    The Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family, Xu Renguang, also came along with Patriarch Zheng.


    When they arrived at the marketplace and briefly understood the situation from the previous night from their own juniors, all wore faces of utter confusion.


    ¡°Five Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators causing trouble in the marketplace? All subdued by Changsheng and Sister Miaoge!?¡±


    ¡°The battle, it didn¡¯t even last a quarter of an hour!¡±


    ¡°The talisman formation, a beam of divine light¡­ beyond astonishing.¡±


    ¡°And two Talisman Treasures appeared!¡±


    ¡°Among these five Robber Cultivators, there was at least one in the middle stage, even late stage of Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°This this this¡­¡±


    The four were all in disbelief upon hearing this news, but with their own juniors¡¯ emphatic claims, they began to half doubt and half believe.


    Mainly because such an event was too shocking, too incredible to believe.


    Although Lu Changsheng was known to have impressively slain three Foundation Establishment Cultivators on his own.


    But three Foundation Establishment Cultivators and five Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators are not the same concept at all.


    Those who become Robber Cultivators generally do not lack in combat prowess.


    Moreover, this group of Robber Cultivators dared to carry out the audacious act of delivering Yuan Zhong, with a late-stage Foundation Establishment magic aura on the clock, all indicating they were no simpletons.


    Yet such a group of Robber Cultivators were easily subdued by Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, which was simply unbelievable to them.


    Even if Lu Changsheng had a talisman formation, there must be a limit to its power, right?


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng had previously used several hundred talismans on the three elders of the Yu Family; where would he get so many talismans now?


    Lu Changsheng, although a Second Grade Talisman Master, couldn¡¯t just make talismans every day; there were other affairs to attend to, not to mention he was also selling talismans to outsiders.


    All four were puzzled, their faces a picture of bewilderment, as they waited for Lu Changsheng to arrive.


    ¡­


    In a spacious and elegant cave dwelling.


    Wisps of incense rose from the amethyst incense burner, filling the dwelling with a faint, tranquil fragrance, soothing to one¡¯s mental spirit.


    On the jade bed, Lu Changsheng was embracing his two wives¡¯ snowy white bodies, resting.


    At that moment, he sensed the jade talisman at his side flickering dimly and brightly, lightly twinkling, indicating that Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, and others had arrived.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, it¡¯s about time we went over,¡± Lu Changsheng said softly, looking towards Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Mhm~¡±


    Lu Miaoge replied with her beautiful eyes lifting softly, shimmering with luster.


    ¡°Huanhuan, you stay home and rest well,¡± Lu Changsheng said, looking at the other, Lu Miaohuan, who was as soft as silk, with disheveled hair, lazy and charming.


    ¡°Mhm~¡±


    Lu Miaohuan replied lethargically and closed her beautiful eyes again.


    Immediately after, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge got dressed and walked out of the cave dwelling.


    Although he had gone through a major battle the previous night, he showed no hint of weariness and felt fresh and clear-headed.


    The two approached the meeting hall of Red Leaf Valley.


    Upon seeing Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, Patriarch Zheng, and Xu Renguang waiting for him in the great hall, Lu Changsheng greeted them with a smile, ¡°Uncle, Daoist Xu, Daoist Bai, Patriarch Zheng.¡±


    He was dressed in a green robe, handsome and refined, with an air of transcendence, like a noble orchid or a tall and upright tree, serene and detached.


    Beside him, Lu Miaoge was in a snow-white dress, her face pretty and fresh, her aura as gentle as water.


    As the two walked shoulder to shoulder into the hall, they looked like a perfect couple.


    All four gazing at this couple, who seemed like celestial beings, were somewhat dazed, finding it hard to believe that just last night, the two had subdued five Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators.

 Chapter 518: Yun Wanshang: If I Had Brought Him Back to the Qingyun Sect at That Time

    ¡°Changsheng, Miaoge, you¡¯ve arrived, please, take a seat.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong rose to his feet, a broad smile on his face as he beckoned the two to sit down.


    Although he was immensely shocked by Lu Changsheng¡¯s and Lu Miaoge¡¯s martial prowess, his heart was filled with even greater joy.


    After all, Bi Lake Mountain and Qingzhu Mountain, despite being two separate families, were related in their own way.


    ¡°About last night¡¯s incident with the robber cultivators, you all must be clear on it by now, right?¡±


    Once Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge were seated, they asked.


    The events of the night before didn¡¯t need to be further explained, as the offspring from the four houses in the marketplace, loose cultivators, and other forces would send word back to their families.


    ¡°We¡¯ve heard bits and pieces.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that last night there were five Foundation Establishment robber cultivators causing trouble?¡±


    ¡°Mountain Lord Lu, are these the same robber cultivators who delivered us the bell previously?¡±


    ¡°Lu Daoist, the bell that the robber cultivators sent earlier contained the mana of the late Foundation Establishment stage, what was the power level of these robber cultivators?¡±


    All four nodded and spoke up.


    ¡°Last night a total of six robber cultivators caused trouble ¨C five Foundation Establishment cultivators and one at the peak of Qi Refinement, among them were two in the late Foundation Establishment stage!¡±


    Lu Changsheng disclosed without holding back.


    ¡°Sssss¡­.¡±


    ¡°What! A Great Cultivator at the late Foundation Establishment stage!?¡±


    ¡°There were actually two late Foundation Establishment stage robber cultivators last night, this this this¡­.¡±


    Hearing this, all four faces showed shock, their hearts stirring like tumultuous waves.


    From the accounts of their descendants, and the incident with the bell delivery, they had vaguely guessed there might be a Great Cultivator among the robber cultivators active last night!


    But they had never imagined there would be not just one, but two!


    Keep in mind that among these people, the highest cultivation level belonged to Xu Renguang, who was only at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. R¨¤¦­??????? S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A Great Cultivator at the late stage of Foundation Establishment didn¡¯t need to mention their status in Red Leaf Valley.


    Even looking across the entire Qingyun Region, they were considered to have profound cultivation levels.


    That¡¯s because aside from the Beast Taming Xu Family ¨C a noble lineage ¨C and a few families with False Core masters, late stage Foundation Establishment occupied the first rung on the ladder of power.


    However, Lu Changsheng just announced that among the five troublemaking robber cultivators last night, two were in the late stage of Foundation Establishment!


    Moreover, both late stage Foundation Establishment robber cultivators and the three Foundation Establishment cultivators, were all slain by him and Lu Miaoge!


    This!


    This!


    This!


    It was simply too astonishing.


    All four looked at Lu Changsheng with shocked faces, hardly knowing what to say.


    ¡°You must be curious about how Miaoge and I subdued the robber cultivators, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    Seeing their expressions, Lu Changsheng smiled wryly.


    For him, such martial feats were hardly worth mentioning.


    But for Qingzhu Mountain, Hundred Birds Lake, and even Yu Shui Xu Family, it was indeed quite astonishing.


    ¡°Not to hide from Lu Daoist, Xu is indeed somewhat curious. However, if it involves any of Lu Daoist¡¯s secrets, there¡¯s no need to disclose them.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right.¡±


    ¡°Senior Xu is correct.¡±


    The four now felt a subconscious reverence towards Lu Changsheng.


    Putting aside whether there were actually two late stage Foundation Establishment robber cultivators among the five.


    The mere fact that Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge defeated five Foundation Establishment robber cultivators was enough to command their awe.


    After all, in the cultivation world, the accomplished lead the way, and cultivation level speaks above all!


    ¡°It¡¯s not such a big secret; plus, after last night¡¯s incident, I¡¯m afraid it wouldn¡¯t stay hidden for long even if Lu wished to conceal it,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a wry smile. ¡°I once obtained a Talisman Formation technique and also a Dual Cultivation Technique.¡±


    ¡°The technique my wife and I cultivate is precisely this Dual Cultivation Technique, not only making our cultivation more efficient by half, but when we are together, our combat strength is unmatched, capable of overcoming those at higher stages. Last night we relied on a secret technique from this cultivation manual to temporarily boost our power to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. Then catching those five robber cultivators off guard due to their arrogance, we used a combined strike secret technique, surprising them and ultimately subdued them with the help of Talisman Formation and Talisman Treasures,¡± Lu Changsheng said while holding Lu Miaoge¡¯s hand.


    What happened last night was bound to spread far and wide.


    Telling these four was akin to giving an advanced explanation to the outside world.


    ¡°Dual Cultivation Technique! Temporarily boosting to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment!?¡±


    ¡°So that¡¯s how it was!¡±


    ¡°Those robber cultivators were so rampant; they deserved their fate!¡±


    ¡°We owe a great debt to Mountain Lord Lu and Lady Lu this time, the consequences could have been unimaginable otherwise.¡±


    Upon hearing this, they all nodded in agreement.


    Although the reasoning seemed slightly far-fetched.


    Aside from that, they truly couldn¡¯t think of any other explanation.


    Moreover, in the cultivation world, those capable of fighting beyond their own level, aside from the favored children of the heavens and true inheritors of the Immortal Sects, were indeed users of such Dual Cultivation Techniques.


    Lu Changsheng had already demonstrated the power to defeat three great Foundation Establishment masters with his Talisman Formation prowess.


    Now with this Dual Cultivation Technique, Talisman Treasures, and Talisman Formations, the explanation was barely plausible.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the two city rulers of the Great Dream Immortal City cultivate such Dual Cultivation Techniques.¡±


    ¡°To think that the two of you Daoists have also cultivated such a technique; it is indeed a profound bond of love, enviable to all,¡± Xu Renguang said somewhat emotionally.


    Techniques as formidable as Dual Cultivation Techniques usually have very stringent cultivation requirements.


    For instance, they may require an intuitive understanding between partners, a perfect matching of minds, or specific constitution types.


    Yet Lu Changsheng, known for having numerous wives and children, managed to practice such a technique with his wife, causing Xu much reflection.


    But learning that Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge practiced such a technique, possessing the battle prowess of the late Foundation Establishment stage, starting today, not only for his Yu Shui Xu Family but even the Beast Taming Xu Family, they would have to reconsider their stance towards Bi Lake Mountain and Qingzhu Mountain.


    For the couple had only broken through to the Foundation Establishment a few years back and already boasted such power.


    What if the two both advanced to the middle or late stages of Foundation Establishment?


    Their combat capability was unfathomable!


    There could well be Foundation Establishment cultivators on par with False Core or even Core Formation!


    ¡°Hmm? The city rulers of the Great Dream Immortal City also practice Dual Cultivation Techniques?¡±

 Chapter 519: Yun Wanshang: If I Had Brought Him Back to the Qingyun Sect at That Time (2)

    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows raised as he said,


    He was naturally aware of Great Dream Immortal City, one of the three great immortal cities in Jiang Country.


    However, compared to Jiuxiao Immortal City and Azure Phoenix Immortal City, Great Dream Immortal City was somewhat lacking and much more low-profile.


    Located in the northern reaches of Jiang Country, set within Great Dream Marsh, it was not only remote but also had a much harsher environment.


    It was nowhere near the sanctuary for loose cultivators that is Azure Phoenix Immortal City. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Moreover, the city lords of Great Dream Immortal City didn¡¯t have a reputation as resounding as that of Azure Phoenix Immortal, the number one loose cultivator in Jiang Country.


    ¡°Indeed, I¡¯ve heard about this from the elders as well,¡±


    ¡°The two city lords of Great Dream Immortal City are a dual cultivation couple, both in the Mid Nascent Soul Stage, but they cultivate a dual cultivation technique that makes them a match for many cultivators in the Core Formation Late Stage.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s precisely because of this that they could establish Great Dream Immortal City.¡±


    Xu Renguang remarked thus.


    As he spoke, he complimented, ¡°Perhaps in the future, Lu Mountain Lord and Lady Lu could break through Core Formation like the two city lords of Great Dream, becoming famous throughout Jiang Country!¡±


    ¡°Xu Daoist jests; the achievements I have today are already more than I could have hoped for, thanks to fortune and chance. I dare not entertain such lofty aspirations,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a wry smile, shaking his head.


    He didn¡¯t continue with the idle chat and instead said with a serious expression, ¡°The reason I¡¯ve summoned you all is to discuss a matter of importance.¡±


    ¡°Although last night¡¯s incident with the robber cultivators was contained, it still had a significant impact on the marketplace and requires a plan of action.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, I was thinking we could use this opportunity to hold an auction to slightly increase the fame and foot traffic of our Red Leaf Valley Market.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    As a marketplace established upon a second-rank middle-grade spiritual land, Red Leaf Valley¡¯s annual income was noticeably low.


    Thus, after discussing with Lu Miaoge last night, he thought they could use this chance to boost the reputation and foot traffic of Red Leaf Valley.


    After all, Red Leaf Valley Marketplace was also a foundation of their family business, and he felt it was necessary to invest effort into it.


    ¡°You can decide on the measures and auction, Changsheng,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong promptly stated his stance.


    Nowadays, he increasingly deferred to Lu Changsheng¡¯s opinions.


    After all, Lu Miaoge¡¯s Foundation Establishment was facilitated by Lu Changsheng, and his injuries had been treated by both Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge.


    Even the cultivation technique that now served as the foundation of his Qingzhu Mountain was provided by Lu Changsheng.


    In such circumstances, he naturally knew what he should do.


    Regardless of Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions, he would not mistreat Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Lu Daoist, you can make the decisions on this matter,¡±


    Bai Yunyang also promptly remarked from the side.


    Seeing that both Qingzhu Mountain and Hundred Birds Lake were of the same opinion, Patriarch Zheng of the Zheng Family naturally couldn¡¯t object.


    As for Xu Renguang, although he had come here and Wugong Ridge Zheng Family was a vassal to his Xu Family, in such circumstances, he couldn¡¯t say much either. ????????§¦????


    In the end, they all deferred to Lu Changsheng to make the decision.


    ¡°Hmm¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused.


    As for these matters, he had only discussed a rough idea with Lu Miaoge yesterday and had not yet come up with a detailed plan.


    He then voiced his preliminary thoughts.


    Compensate for the damage to the commercial street, and implement certain beneficial policies for the entire marketplace¡ªsuch as entry fees, house rentals, and taxation, among other things.


    Then, by generating buzz, they would hold an auction in half a year, with the aim of hosting one annually thereafter, to maintain the marketplace¡¯s foot traffic and popularity.


    After hearing this, Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, and Xu Renguang all made certain additions based on the foundation laid out.


    Their experiences in managing and growing their families made them more seasoned in this regard.


    Regarding the shops in the merchant street that were damaged, compensation would be split according to the four families¡¯ ownership stakes in the marketplace.


    However, considering the heavy toll it took on Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge to suppress the robber cultivators last night, the Bai Family and the Zheng Family would each take on an extra ten percent of the cost.


    After finalizing the details of the plan and the auction, the matter was brought to a conclusion.


    As for the specific arrangements and implementation in the marketplace, there was no need for Lu Changsheng to worry further.


    ¡­


    Several days later.


    As the defensive formation of Red Leaf Valley Market opened, news about the five Core Formation robbers who made trouble in Red Leaf Valley Market and were suppressed by Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge quickly spread to the neighboring family forces and even throughout the entire Qingyun Region.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng of Blue Lake Mountain, who single-handedly suppressed three Core Formation members from the Yu Family and established the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family three years ago, has now, along with his wife, suppressed five Core Formation robbers. It¡¯s terrifying!¡±


    ¡°Is it true? Could it just be Lu Changsheng raising his profile through such means?¡±


    ¡°Right, they are only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, how could they possibly kill five Core Formation robbers!¡±


    ¡°Rumor has it that Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge practice a dual cultivation technique and their combat power rivals that of Great Cultivators in the Core Formation Late Stage, and with their combined secret techniques, they can even kill cultivators in the Core Formation Late Stage!¡±


    ¡°This previously insignificant son-in-law has grown to such an extent!¡±


    ¡°Talisman Formation arts, dual cultivation techniques¡­ apart from False Core Immortals, it seems that ordinary Great Cultivators in the Core Formation Late Stage would not be a match for this couple, right?¡±


    ¡°The Lu Family of Blue Lake Mountain, Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain¡­¡±


    ¡°I always felt that Lu Changsheng had uncommon fortune, already capable of suppressing three Core Formation members from the Yu Family using Talisman Formation arts just after establishing his Foundation. To think he possesses such a supreme legacy!¡±


    ¡°It seems the Lu Family of Blue Lake Mountain is on the rise!¡±


    Many surrounding family forces and even loose cultivators were all abuzz with discussions about Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge.


    This incident also reached Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°To have wiped out five Core Formation robber cultivators! And among them were even two in the Core Formation Late Stage¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to believe that, in just a few years, Lu Daoist has grown to such a state.¡±


    Zhao Qingqing and Han Lin had also received this news and were utterly astounded.


    They are still in the Qi Refinement Realm, striving towards Foundation Establishment.

 Chapter 520: Yun Wanshang: If I Had Brought Him Back to the Qingyun Sect at That Time (3)

    Lu Changsheng, however, had already amassed a record of slaying eight Foundation Establishment Cultivators, causing his reputation to soar within the Qingyun Region!


    Especially Zhao Qingqing, who thought back to the past few years, her visits to Bi Lake Mountain to provide guidance on Spirit Plants, and her several encounters with Lu Changsheng. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He was always so gentle and refined, with a peaceful and indifferent demeanor that was as refreshing as a spring breeze, engendering fondness.


    He bore no resemblance to a mighty mountain master with the formidable power to slay eight Foundation Building Great Cultivators!


    ¡°My brother-in-law is really¡­ extraordinary,¡± Zhao Qingqing mused.


    Xia Zhaoyang, upon hearing news of Lu Changsheng, was also filled with emotion.


    Although he did not interact much with Lu Changsheng, because of his sister, he had paid a lot of attention and knew quite a lot about him.


    He was unremarkable in his earlier years, but after his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, his rise has been meteoric and astonishing.


    ¡°It¡¯s been a while since I visited Xingyue and Yunlou. It would be a good opportunity to share this news with them,¡± Xia Zhaoyang thought, intending to check on how his niece and his niece by marriage were doing.


    After all, as his brother-in-law had sent them to the Qingyun Sect, it was only natural for him to take extra care and pay attention to them.


    Not to mention clinging to Lu Changsheng¡¯s ¡°coattails¡±; even without that, he felt it necessary to do so, because of the kindness Lu Changsheng had shown him and his sister.


    ¡­


    Qingyun Sect, Enforcement Hall.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, dual cultivation techniques, slain five Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators, including two at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage¡­¡±


    Yun Wanshang looked at the message in the Jade Slip in her hand.


    Within the Qingyun Sect¡¯s jurisdiction, matters involving Robber Cultivators are handled by the Enforcement Hall.


    When the incident involving the Robber Cultivators being sent to the bell by the four major families was reported to the Qingyun Sect, she was made aware of it.


    However, as the Qingyun Sect was short-staffed and Xiao Xiyue was at Bi Lake Mountain, she only instructed her subordinates to perform a cursory investigation, not taking it too seriously.


    She never expected the incident to escalate to such a degree.


    Five Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators, and among them, two who were at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage!


    Even though she, as a Nascent Soul Immortal, did not see Foundation Establishment as significant, such combat prowess was undeniable and not to be underestimated anywhere. ?????£ÎO???????


    Yet, these Robber Cultivators were subdued and killed by Lu Changsheng and his wife.


    ¡°Dual cultivation techniques, dual cultivation techniques¡­¡±


    Yun Wanshang gazed at the message in the Jade Slip, feeling an inexplicable irritability surge within her.


    She had gradually let go of her thoughts about Lu Changsheng.


    But his actions and deeds kept entering her sight, as if to say that she had misjudged him.


    The once thought to be a futureless Qi Refinement youth was actually a shallow water Flood Dragon.


    Now, all his actions were like that of a Flood Dragon entering the sea, a tiger returning to its mountain.


    ¡°If¡­¡±


    Yun Wanshang couldn¡¯t help thinking, had she taken Lu Changsheng directly back to the Qingyun Sect at the beginning, whether he would still have achieved this much.


    If he had achieved this much under her guidance, and they had become Dao companions with her Spirit-nurturing Energy, he might even have a chance for a Nascent Soul future.


    But the more she thought about her Spirit-nurturing Energy, the more agitated Yun Wanshang became, feeling an intense sense of frustration.


    With a ¡®bang,¡¯ her palm struck the jade table in front of her, shattering it into dust.


    ¡­


    Qingyun Sect, a golden and splendid grand hall.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng¡­ cough cough cough¡­¡±


    An old crone with white hair and a wrinkled face looked at the information in her hands, her dim and cloudy eyes showing hatred, her hands as gnarled as pine bark trembling slightly.


    But the more she read about the martial achievements of Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, the deeper the sense of powerlessness that gripped Lady Meng.


    Because of the beast calamity in the Wan Shou Mountain Range, she had come out of Xuanyin Cave ahead of time to assist the Spirit Taming Sect in suppressing the beast tide.


    Having been tasked with redeeming herself through her contributions, she had been leading the front lines, and as a result, she had been severely injured during the beast tide.


    Already advanced in years with merely over thirty years of life remaining,


    this serious injury had caused her condition to drastically deteriorate, cutting her lifespan by nearly half.


    She blamed all of this on Lu Changsheng.


    Yet now, seeing his and Lu Miaoge¡¯s record of killing five Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators, including two at the late stage, she felt powerless.


    Because she realized that in her current state, she might not even be a match for Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge.


    Even if she fought with all her might and could potentially kill the couple, she would suffer a heavy price, possibly even immolation.


    ¡°Alas!¡±


    A long, forlorn, and powerless sigh echoed in the grand hall.


    Lady Meng¡¯s tightly clenched hands loosened, trembling slightly.


    Even though she was still capable of fighting, she could not risk everything for revenge.


    She had a family reliant on her,


    especially after Meng Yibai¡¯s death; to ensure the continuance of her family, she had increased her contributions to its cultivation, eventually producing a promising junior in the past few years.


    Thus, she had to stay alive as long as possible to stabilize the family.

 Chapter 521: Xu Ruyin: This is my only chance in life!

    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    Lu Changsheng was recounting the events of the Red Leaf Valley Market to Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that the Qi Refiner Robbery Cultivator who fled all those years ago, not only made a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment but also brought along four Foundation Establishment Robbery Cultivators within ten years,¡±


    said Ling Zixiao, drinking the Spiritual Wine brewed by Lu Changsheng, somewhat emotional.


    Five Foundation Establishment Robbery Cultivators, two of which were at the late stage of Foundation Establishment¡ªthis level of power, let alone in a small place like the Red Leaf Valley Market,


    even in the Jiuxiao Immortal City, could not be underestimated.


    In her opinion, this group of Robbery Cultivators was exceptionally unlucky to have run into Lu Changsheng.


    Had it not been for Lu Changsheng, perhaps both the Red Leaf Valley Market and the four major families would have fallen into the hands of these Robbery Cultivators.


    Compared to Ling Zixiao¡¯s calm and indifference, Xiao Xiyue was more surprised.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng had many cards up his sleeve,


    but she had never imagined that Lu Changsheng¡¯s combat prowess could be so astonishing.


    Yet when she thought about the Third Rank Talisman, her daughter¡¯s Pet Beast, the Mount Sumeru Tree King, the Spiritual Eye Spring, and so on, she felt somewhat relieved.


    ¡°Indeed, this person must have had quite the fortuitous encounter.¡±


    ¡°In his hands, he not only obtained a Talisman Treasure but also acquired a Peripheral Sect Level Cultivation Method and an ancient treasure map from an Ancient Relic Site.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a laugh, not hiding anything from the two women.


    ¡°A Peripheral Sect Level Cultivation Method, treasure map? An Ancient Relic Site?¡±


    Ling Zixiao was somewhat surprised to hear this.


    Both a Peripheral Sect Level Cultivation Method and chances related to such Ancient Relic Sites are exceedingly rare.


    Having such items indicated that the man had definitely experienced extraordinary adventures and gained great opportunities.


    ¡°Zixiao, if you¡¯re interested, have a look,¡±


    said Lu Changsheng, taking out the ¡°Pan Yuan Turning Technique¡± and the treasure map for the two women to examine.


    The two women felt a warm current flow in their hearts as they saw Lu Changsheng sharing such rare treasures with them so openly.


    After examining the Cultivation Method, Xiao Xiyue commented, ¡°This Cultivation Method is suitable for Cultivators with Earth attribute Spiritual Roots; it integrates Body Refinement and is steady and solid, helping to overcome bottlenecks, ranking it as a top-tier method. The only issue is that the method is incomplete, allowing cultivation only up to the Core Formation Stage.¡± ?????????????£Â?????


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s already considered a top-tier method. It would be excellent if someone within the family could comprehend and cultivate it,¡±


    Lu Changsheng added. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He would place these newly acquired Cultivation Techniques in his family¡¯s Sutra Pavilion,


    so his children could choose what to cultivate based on their comprehension and Spiritual Root attributes.


    If any prodigies emerged, he, as their father, would personally teach them systematic Cultivation Methods.


    ¡°Husband, this treasure map seems to indicate a relic located within the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range,¡±


    said Ling Zixiao, scrutinizing the treasure map.


    ¡°The Myriad Beasts Mountain Range?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows rose.


    He had only glanced at the treasure map briefly upon obtaining it and hadn¡¯t looked at it in detail.


    ¡°I¡¯m not particularly interested in this stuff. I¡¯m planning to auction off this treasure map at the Market¡¯s auction event; I¡¯m sure it will fetch a good price,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    He felt indifferent towards such treasure maps and Ancient Relic Sites,


    so he planned to sell them for money.


    In the Cultivation World, many Cultivators are interested in these kinds of relic sites,


    and some Cultivators even specialize in buying information related to such relics and dungeons, exploring them one by one.


    ¡°Husband, if you plan to auction it at the Red Leaf Valley Market, getting a good price might be a bit difficult,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said with a light laugh.


    She meant that most Cultivators in the area were at the early or middle stage of Foundation Establishment, with fewer Loose Cultivators.


    In such a scenario, few people would be willing to spend a lot of money.


    Additionally, items like treasure maps are typically sold once off; that is, after the auction, they are not easy to sell for a high price.


    ¡°We¡¯ll see about that when the time comes,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said casually.


    He was quite laid-back about the matter, feeling that as long as it could be sold for a good price, it was fine.


    ¡°Mhm~¡±


    Ling Zixiao didn¡¯t say more and picked up the ¡°Pan Yuan Turning Technique¡± to start reading.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng suddenly remembered that the Cultivation Technique Ling Zixiao was practicing was an Exquisite Level Technique.


    Now that her meridians and Dantian were gradually healing, she could probably attempt to cultivate in another three to five years.


    Although an Exquisite Level Technique was already decent, if his family could afford it, of course, he wanted to provide Ling Zixiao with a more advanced Technique.


    Lu Changsheng considered his current Cultivation Methods but wasn¡¯t sure which one might be suitable for her.


    Methods like the Seven Luminaries and Hundred Refinements were okay, but not exactly fitting.


    The Yin Yang Harmony Technique and Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture were clearly unsuitable.


    The Black Dragon Codex was decent, but Lu Changsheng had his reservations.


    As for the Taiyi Shengshui Jue, this Technique could only be cultivated one-on-one, and since he and Lu Miaoge were already practicing it, Ling Zixiao naturally couldn¡¯t cultivate it.


    ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see, or maybe ask Zixiao herself later on,¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered internally, deciding to see if he could later acquire a Technique suitable for Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Husband, what¡¯s on your mind?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, noticing Lu Changsheng gazing at her while seemingly lost in thought, asked softly.


    ¡°Nothing much. I also acquired a Second Rank Formation Path inheritance and insights from that Robbery Cultivator. Have a look and see if it¡¯s useful,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied nonchalantly, producing the inheritance he had taken from the effeminate man.


    Although Ling Zixiao was already a Second Rank Array Master,


    as both a Talisman Master, an Alchemist, a Puppet Master, a Wine Master, and a Spiritual Slaughterer, he clearly knew that each skill was incredibly complex.


    Unless one had help like himself, it was impossible for inheritances or individuals to cover everything.


    ¡°A Second Rank Formation Path inheritance, insights in Formation? ¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s face showed a touch of delight as she received the two Jade Slips.


    ¡°Xi Yue, come, take a look at these Spiritual Artifacts and see if there¡¯s anything you like.¡±

 Chapter 522: Xu Ruyin: This is my only chance in life! (2)

    At this moment, Lu Changsheng took out several Spiritual Artifacts and said to Xiao Xiyue,


    ¡°When it comes to giving gifts, naturally one should not favor one over another.¡±


    ¡°I already have two Spiritual Artifacts; I won¡¯t need these.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue glanced over them and revealed a slight smile, whispering,


    ¡°Agreed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not insist, knowing that Xiao Xiyue was not one to stand on ceremony.


    He continued, ¡°Zi Xiao, Xi Yue, I plan to enter seclusion for a few days in the coming days.¡±


    ¡°Should there be any matters at home or in the Red Leaf Valley Market, I¡¯ll trouble you to take care of them.¡±


    Having said this, Lu Changsheng was ready to retreat and engage in alchemy.


    ¡°Alright, my lord, please rest assured.¡±


    Ling Zixiao said with a faint smile.


    ¡°If there are any issues at the market, I will go over.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nodded gently.


    ¡°Good, I¡¯ll leave it to you then.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    After spending three days with his wives at home, Lu Changsheng went to the Alchemy Room and began his seclusion to practice alchemy.


    Although he had mastered Level Two alchemy, he had yet to prepare Foundation Establishment Elixirs.


    To be on the safe side and in case any issues arose during alchemy, Lu Changsheng also decided to refine a few batches of ¡®Spirit Nurturing Elixirs¡¯ and ¡®Wisdom-Opening Elixirs¡¯ to get a feel for it.


    Moreover, after a while, Xu Renguang would be delivering ten Green Horned Fish and Ink Jade Serpents.


    He had to refine these twenty demon beasts into Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapons, so he needed to prepare some nurturing Elixir Medicines in advance.


    ¡­


    A month later,


    The unadorned and spacious Alchemy Room.


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng was fully engrossed, looking at the purple cloud Pill Furnace in front of him, his hands constantly forming spells to control the Earth Fire with his fire-controlling technique. ???????????¨¨?


    After an unknown amount of time, seeing the Spiritual Mechanism enveloping the inside of the Pill Furnace and strands of medicinal fragrance spreading out, he immediately sent a series of spells into the Pill Furnace. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He then shouted deeply, performing the Opening Furnace spell: ¡°Open!¡±


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    The lid of the furnace burst open, rolling steam ascended, and a brilliant glow filled the space.


    ¡°Retrieve!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing the billowing steam, drew the three Foundation Establishment Elixirs, radiating with Spiritual Light, into his palm.


    The Spiritual Light on the Foundation Establishment Elixirs gradually faded, revealing three lustrous, plump, and warm elixirs with an overflowing medicinal scent.


    ¡°Three Elixirs formed, but only one is a Supreme Foundation Establishment Elixir, the other two are merely Premium Foundation Establishment Elixirs.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, the first attempt at making Foundation Establishment Elixirs is still a few degrees short of perfect.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the patterns on the Elixir Medicines and exhaled deeply.


    He knew that producing three Supreme Foundation Establishment Elixirs was not so easy.


    Not only did it require exceptional Alchemy Skills, but the Pill Furnace and Earth Fire also had to meet high standards.


    Nevertheless, three Elixir Medicines with one Supreme and two Premium¡ªif word got out, it would astonish many, and countless people would come seeking his alchemy services.


    ¡°However, this is enough. The Supreme Foundation Establishment Elixir can increase the probability of successful Foundation Establishment by more than thirty percent.¡±


    ¡°By giving this Supreme Foundation Establishment Elixir to Qingzhu Mountain, failure should certainly be avoided, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself, looking at the Foundation Establishment Elixir in his hand.


    A Premium Foundation Establishment Elixir could enhance the odds of a successful Foundation Establishment by more than twenty percent,


    while the Supreme one exceeds thirty percent.


    The gap may seem small,


    but this slight difference in medicinal strength could cause the price of the Elixir to surge by several folds.


    Given that Qingzhu Mountain could only afford success and not failure, Lu Changsheng planned to give the Supreme Foundation Establishment Elixir to Qingzhu Mountain.


    As for Bai Ling¡¯s talent, he felt the Foundation Establishment Elixir was just to ensure an extra measure of success.


    After placing the three Foundation Establishment Elixirs into three porcelain bottles, Lu Changsheng walked out of the Alchemy Room and headed to the Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡°Husband, half a month ago, the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family came¡­.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun, seeing Lu Changsheng, immediately showed joy.


    She informed him that the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family had brought twenty aquatic demon beasts.


    Since Lu Changsheng was in seclusion, she did not disturb him, and directly agreed to the exchange, paying five thousand Spirit Stones.


    Currently, these demon beasts were still in the Spiritual Pet Bag.


    ¡°Good, this was already agreed upon with Patriarch Xu, and the price is not an issue,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said warmly.


    According to the price mentioned by Xu Renguang before, this transaction even rounded up to a whole number, offering a considerable discount.


    Afterward, Lu Miaoyun expressed that three days ago, she had finally made contact with the Luminous Treasure Tree, enabling this precious tree to become her Life-bound Spiritual Plant.


    Next, she could start refining the Luminous Treasure Tree into her Life-bound Spiritual Root.


    However, refining a Life-bound Spiritual Root meant once the process began, she could not leave the Spirit Plant for too long.


    Therefore, she wanted to take advantage of this time to return to Qingzhu Mountain for a while, to spend some time with her grandmother.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, I¡¯ll accompany you in a few days,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said tenderly, taking his beloved wife¡¯s gentle hand,


    knowing that once she began practicing the Heavenly Longevity Technique, Lu Miaoyun would not be able to leave Bi Lake Mountain.


    It just so happened that he also needed to visit Qingzhu Mountain, so he revealed the matter of the Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    After accompanying his wives and children at home for several days, Lu Changsheng set out for Qingzhu Mountain with Lu Miaoyun and a few children.


    Since his son Lu Yun had married and taken two concubines, who were now both with child, Lu Changsheng allowed him to stay home instead of accompanying them,


    After all, the son was grown up; there was no need to attend to him as one would a child.


    ¡°Grandmother.¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun arrived at the courtyard of the Fourth Elder.


    At the time, the Fourth Elder was instructing a few Lu Family Disciples on introductory Talisman Making.


    ¡°Changsheng, Miaoyun, Little Rain, you are here,¡±


    The Fourth Elder immediately greeted them with a smile,


    Having taken the Lifespan Extension Pill that Lu Changsheng provided, her complexion had greatly improved.


    ¡°Greetings, Elder, Aunt, and Grand Auntie!¡±


    The Lu Family Disciples, some calling Lu Miaoyun ¡®Aunt¡¯ and others, in their teens, calling her ¡®Grand Auntie,¡¯


    looked at Lu Changsheng with eyes full of respect, admiration, and reverence.


    These individuals, each with a semblance of talent for Talisman Making, could be said to have grown up listening to stories of Lu Changsheng.

 Chapter 523: Xu Ruyin: This is my only chance in life! (3)

    Knowing that Lu Changsheng rose step by step from a son-in-law of the Lu Family, starting with Talisman Making, and became the famous Foundation Establishment Ancestor known throughout the region!


    ¡°Haha, we¡¯re all family here, no need for formalities.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, not one for pomp, waved his hand dismissively.


    He then had Lu Miaoyun accompany the Fourth Elder for a chat while he taught a class for these disciples of the Lu Family.


    ¡°Changsheng, I appreciate your hard work.¡±


    The Fourth Elder¡¯s face was full of smiles upon hearing that Lu Changsheng would teach.


    With his current status and identity, Lu Changsheng still showed such respect to his grandmother, which truly moved her beyond measure.


    ¡­


    ¡°Father-in-law, I have something to discuss with you and Uncle.¡±


    The next morning, Lu Changsheng sought out Lu Yuanding, then they went to meet Lu Yuanzhong, ready to reveal the matter of the Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    Afterward, the two made their way to Lu Yuanzhong¡¯s cave abode.


    Hearing that Lu Changsheng had something important, Lu Yuanzhong treated the matter with upmost seriousness and asked what it was.


    Under their gaze, Lu Changsheng produced a White Jade Porcelain Vase.


    Upon opening the vase, a wave of medicinal fragrance filled the air, revealing an elixir with a crystal clear hue and faintly laced with three silver stripes.


    ¡°Is this¡­¡±


    Both Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Yuanding, seeing the elixir in the porcelain vase, were visibly shaken, their eyes reflecting surprise, shock, and delight.


    ¡°Yes, this is a Foundation Establishment Elixir.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile, seeing their reactions.


    ¡°Changsheng, where did you get this Foundation Establishment Elixir from?¡±


    ¡°With three elixir stripes, this¡­ this is a Supreme Foundation Establishment Elixir!¡±


    Lu Yuanding and Lu Yuanzhong were immensely shocked; they never expected Lu Changsheng to actually possess a Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    Although Lu Miaoge had briefly mentioned the Foundation Establishment of Lu Miaofeng and Lu Muping before.


    They had indeed not considered the possibility of a Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    ¡°Obtained the materials from a Robber Cultivator and had it refined by someone.¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained.


    ¡°Changsheng, you intend to use this Foundation Establishment Elixir for¡­¡±


    Although they guessed what Lu Changsheng implied by showing them the elixir, they still found it somewhat unbelievable.


    ¡°Father-in-law, Uncle, as you know, Sister Miaoge and I practice a Dual Cultivation Technique; together our cultivation pace is much faster.¡±


    ¡°So I was thinking, if there is a new Foundation Establishment in the family, Sister Miaoge would be able to concentrate on her cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke out.


    ¡°Changsheng, Foundation Establishment Elixirs are incredibly precious. I¡¯m truly touched that you would offer it, but our family doesn¡¯t feel we deserve such a gift. Just name a price, and we will gather the Spirit Stones as quickly as possible.¡± ?¦Á???¨º????


    Lu Yuanzhong took a deep breath and said.


    He was keenly aware that the closer the two families were, the more important it was to be clear about interests, so as to prevent any rifts from forming.


    Moreover, accepting someone¡¯s generosity could put them under obligation; if they took too much advantage, it would not only lower their family¡¯s status, but those married to Lu Changsheng, like Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and Lu Miaoyun, would be affected as well.


    ¡°Well, in that case, twenty thousand Spirit Stones.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also did not insist and mentioned a price.


    The usual price for a genuine Foundation Establishment Elixir was twenty thousand Spirit Stones.


    However, if there was competition at an auction, the price could go up by a bit.


    And for a Supreme Foundation Establishment Elixir, it could even reach thirty thousand Spirit Stones.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s original intention was to give the elixir away.


    But after chatting with Lu Miaoge, and now that Lu Yuanzhong had brought it up, it turned into a half-gift, half-sale.


    ¡°How could that be fair? A standard Foundation Establishment Elixir is worth at least twenty thousand Spirit Stones, and yours is a Supreme Foundation Establishment Elixir, worth at least thirty thousand Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Our family cannot let you suffer a loss!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong immediately shook his head.


    ¡°Uncle, I¡¯m quite aware of the current situation in the family; besides, Sister Miaoge contributed greatly in our fight against the Robber Cultivator. Moreover, there¡¯s no rush for the Spirit Stones; you can owe them for now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke with a light-hearted smile.


    He knew Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s present circumstances; unless they sold off family assets, they couldn¡¯t possibly produce twenty to thirty thousand Spirit Stones.


    ¡°Changsheng¡­¡±


    Lu Yuanding looked at his son-in-law, patting his shoulder firmly, his eyes reddening with profound gratitude.


    Having once served as Patriarch of the Lu Family, his affection for the family ran deep, and his wish was to see Qingzhu Mountain thrive even more.


    Now, with Lu Changsheng¡¯s aid, not only had his daughter, Lu Miaoge, achieved Foundation Establishment, but his older brother¡¯s injury was also healed.


    Lu Changsheng even produced a supremely precious Foundation Establishment Elixir, willing to gift it or sell it to them for a low price, which left him at a loss for words.


    He felt that the best thing he had ever done in his life was to bring Lu Changsheng into the Lu Family and to marry his daughter to him.


    ¡°Currently, our children are still young and don¡¯t need this Foundation Establishment Elixir. Father-in-law, please accept it. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Just be prepared for a bit of effort once someone in the family breaks through Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued.


    He had a bit of self-interest in offering the Foundation Establishment Elixir to Qingzhu Mountain, hoping Lu Miaoge would be at ease staying at Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Changsheng, let¡¯s do this; we¡¯ll set the price at thirty thousand Spirit Stones, but owe the Spirit Stones for now.¡±


    ¡°Because currently, our family only has one Foundation Establishment Spirit Object, and we still need to procure two more suitable ones.¡±


    Lu Yuanding took a deep breath and stated his decision.


    With Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge already contributing to the steady rise of Qingzhu Mountain, if another member advanced to Foundation Establishment, the family¡¯s future for a hundred years would be worry-free and prospering, naturally leading to a significant increase in income.


    So, paying back these Spirit Stones later would be much easier.


    ¡°Agreed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this, did not persist.


    If Qingzhu Mountain really couldn¡¯t make ends meet, he could let Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan provide some guidance later on.


    ¡°Changsheng, currently only Miaofeng and Muping have the potential for Foundation Establishment in our family. Who do you think is suitable?¡±

 Chapter 524: Xu Ruyin: This is my only chance in life! (4)

    At this time, Lu Yuanzhong spoke up and asked.


    Although he and Lu Changsheng were both at the Foundation Establishment level, he knew that Lu Changsheng was clearly at a higher level than himself.


    ¡°I¡¯m not certain about this either, Uncle. You can start by purchasing suitable Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects, and then make a decision based on them,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, mulling over it slightly.


    ¡°Alright, once we¡¯ve acquired the Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects and are ready to plan for the Foundation Establishment, we¡¯ll discuss it properly,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong nodded.


    After finishing, he continued, ¡°Changsheng, you and Miaoge are currently in the limelight, and I feel that rushing the Foundation Establishment process would not be wise.¡±


    ¡°If another member of our family breaks through to Foundation Establishment, it might negatively impact you and possibly bring about trouble. It may even cause the other families to hold us in awe,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong remarked.


    ¡°We will see about that when the time comes,¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt that there was indeed some truth to that.


    ¡°Big brother, now that we have Changsheng and Miaoge holding down the fort, we can send Miaofeng or Mu Ping to Qingyun Market for Foundation Establishment when the time comes,¡±


    ¡°That way, our family¡¯s Foundation Establishment affairs will not be revealed outwardly for the time being. With him stationed at Qingzhu Mountain and with you overseeing the Red Leaf Valley Market, wouldn¡¯t that be adequate?¡±


    Lu Yuanding, standing nearby, voiced his opinion.


    Seeing the Foundation Establishment Elixir, he had already envisioned the day when Qingzhu Mountain would have three Foundation Establishment experts in residence.


    ¡°Indeed, this is a feasible plan,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong also smiled and nodded in agreement.


    Watching the two of them discussing matters post-Foundation Establishment, while nothing was set in stone, Lu Changsheng did not know what to say.


    In this way, the three of them settled the matter regarding the Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    After staying at Qingzhu Mountain for nearly half a month, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun returned to Bi Lake Mountain.


    In the meantime, Lu Miaoge, having gone to Bi Lake Mountain to treat Ling Zixiao, also made a trip back to Qingzhu Mountain. After learning about the Foundation Establishment Elixir, she too was deeply moved.


    ¡­.


    Yu Shui Xu Family.


    ¡°Going out to gain experience? No, absolutely not!¡±


    Xu Renguang was beaming as he watched his precious granddaughter tame the Heavenly Fire Mink.


    But when he heard Xu Ruyin wanted to venture out for training, his eyebrows instantly knitted together, and he decisively refused.


    After all, how could he bear to let such a precious granddaughter go out for training? What if an accident occurred?


    Xu Ruyin was at the Ninth Level of Qi Refinement, and the family had long-prepared the Foundation Establishment Elixir and Spirit Objects for her.


    Once Xu Ruyin reached the pinnacle of Qi Refinement, she could attempt the Foundation Establishment!


    ¡°Grandfather, I was thinking that after gaining experience, I would come back to break through to Foundation Establishment,¡±


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you always said that we cultivators should be brave and diligent, and only through sufficient trials can we achieve greatness in the future?¡± S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Xu Ruyin, with long fiery-red hair and dressed in a luxurious golden-red outfit, said in a clear tone.


    ¡°No, no, you can go out for training, but only after breaking through to Foundation Establishment. Grandfather can let you go out then, but absolutely not now,¡± ???????§£?s


    Xu Renguang shook his head repeatedly, earnestly advising, ¡°Ruyin, you should just cultivate well at home now, and after breaking through to Foundation Establishment, Grandfather will arrange for you to go to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range for training.¡±


    ¡°Our main house has a stronghold in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, where our family¡¯s youths can train. When that time comes, you can train however you want.¡±


    When Xu Ruyin heard ¡®main house¡¯, an unfriendly chill suddenly appeared on her exquisitely beautiful face.


    ¡°Ruyin, be obedient,¡±


    Xu Renguang sighed lightly at the sight of his granddaughter¡¯s expression.


    His son had been crippled by someone else, and as a father, he was naturally filled with rage.


    But such matters were legitimate in the clan competition, leaving him without recourse.


    ¡°I understand, Grandfather,¡±


    Xu Ruyin nodded and did not continue to argue.


    Returning to her own room, Xu Ruyin clenched her fists tightly, muttering to herself, ¡°Only by making a pact with a Heaven Rank Demon Beast can I form a ¡®Beastly Dao Foundation¡¯ and avenge my father¡­ Now the Heaven Rank Demon Beast is right before me, my only opportunity in this lifetime. I must not give up¡­¡±


    ¡°Hong Lian elder!¡±

 Chapter 525: Seed of Law! Xiao Xiyue Departs!

    Time flew, and in the blink of an eye, three months had passed.


    Thanks to the battle at Red Leaf Valley Market, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge had also made a name for themselves, gaining a bit of fame.


    So, during this period, quite a few Loose Cultivators and smaller Families came to pledge their loyalty.


    Regarding this, Lu Changsheng, Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoge, and Xiao Xiyue had a brief discussion.


    Loose Cultivators with a particular skill and a clean family background could be recruited as Guest Elders to the Family.


    If they didn¡¯t have a particular skill, they could sign a servitude contract, a labor agreement.


    As for vassalage from smaller families, they weren¡¯t sought after at all. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, the current prestige of Blue Lake Mountain was supported entirely by Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Ling Zixiao¡ªthere was no power to expand externally.


    Such matters had to wait until the Family¡¯s younger generation reached the Energy Refinement Late Stage before they could be sent out to establish a foothold and expand.


    Besides these two, there were also some female Loose Cultivators and daughters of small families who voluntarily came to Blue Lake Mountain to serve as slaves or maids, hoping to be noticed by Lu Changsheng and marry into the Lu Family.


    After all, the Mountain Master of Blue Lake Mountain¡¯s actions of taking wives, concubines, and fathering children were also widely known.


    If favored by the Lu Ancestor, for many Loose Cultivators and daughters of small families, it would be like transforming into a phoenix and soaring above the branches.


    However, most Cultivators also had self-awareness and set their sights on the sons and young masters of the Lu Family.


    Over the years, as Lu Family Disciples like Lu Xianzhi, Lu Xing, Lu Yun, Lu Feng took wives and concubines, some of the surrounding Families and Loose Cultivators also heard about it.


    As long as they married into the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, becoming a wife to a Lu Family son, they would enjoy the benefits and treatment due to Family Disciples!


    Moreover, the Mountain Master of Blue Lake Mountain strongly encouraged childbirth!


    As long as a child was born, there would be rewards!


    If the child tested positive for a Spiritual Root, there would be additional rewards!


    All these benefits and treatments were very tempting to many Loose Cultivators and smaller families.


    After all, the current reputation and public opinion about Blue Lake Mountain was quite good.


    Its ancestor, Lu Changsheng, was known for his loyalty and righteousness, in the prime of his life with astonishing combat power. As long as there were no accidents, the Family could be carefree for a hundred years.


    Moreover, marrying into Blue Lake Mountain not only meant enjoying high rank welfare benefits and receiving cultivation but their family could also benefit from some unspoken advantages. ??????§à????¦¥?


    For example, the Xu Family, which had married off a daughter to Lu Xianzhi early on.


    Now, some smaller families, out of regard for Blue Lake Mountain, tended to treat the Xu Family with a bit more politeness, and would think twice before taking action against them.


    Furthermore, not long ago, the Xu Family obtained some business cooperation through this connection with Blue Lake Mountain.


    Even though it was just a small business distributing puppets, it was enough to draw envious looks.


    Alongside these female Loose Cultivators and marriages, there were also some male Loose Cultivators and scions of small families who aimed to marry a Lu Family daughter and join the Lu Family through marriage.


    Regarding these, Lu Changsheng was well aware, knowing that most saw it as an opportunity for profit.


    ¡°Luring people with benefits, how can one expect true loyalty?¡±


    ¡°However, once they¡¯ve joined my Lu Family¡­ then they¡¯ll have no say in the matter.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly as he listened to Lu Miaoyun¡¯s report.


    When he first established the Family rules, he knew that Cultivators would come to his Family for the benefits¡ªfemale cultivators marrying into his Family would enjoy the benefits of Lu Family Disciples; male cultivators marrying into the Lu Family would also receive Lu Family benefits.


    As for this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s attitude was simple.


    As long as you are honest and contribute sufficiently, you won¡¯t be shortchanged.


    However, if you join his Family and harbor other intentions, thinking of taking advantage, he would certainly not be polite.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng himself was not idle, managing to impregnate two concubines within the household.


    Worth mentioning, in this period, two female cultivators volunteered themselves, hoping to become his concubines.


    One was at the Ninth Level Energy Refinement with a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root, stating that as long as Lu Changsheng was willing to provide Foundation Establishment resources, she was willing to serve as his concubine for twenty years and bear three children.


    To this, Lu Changsheng told her to get lost.


    Though the woman had a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root,


    the value of such a Spiritual Root and Cultivation Level at White Jade Tower, at most, was ten to twenty thousand. He truly didn¡¯t understand where she got the confidence to name such a price¡ªdid she believe she had some exquisite treasure to offer?


    However, another woman called ¡®Luan Qing¡¯ was not bad.


    Sixth Level Energy Refinement, Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, and also skilled in a craft called ¡®incense making.¡¯


    This woman¡¯s request was much simpler; she had wandered the Cultivation World for a long time, realizing her prospects were bleak and sought to settle down and live a peaceful life.


    Having heard that the ancestor of Blue Lake Mountain was incomparably handsome and treated his wives and concubines extremely well, she came with admiration.


    After a simple background check, Lu Changsheng took this woman as a secondary wife.


    Furthermore, realizing this was a good way to take in concubines, he directly gifted her a High Rank Breakthrough Elixir so she could break through to the Energy Refinement Late Stage.


    In the future, after she bore two children, he would also help her open a fragrance shop.


    ¡­


    That day, a system notification sound rang out.


    [Congratulations, host, for the birth of 50 offspring from your descendants¡ªawarding one lottery chance]


    ¡°Fifty, finally kind of a windfall, it made me wait quite a while!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing the system notification, showed a bit of joy on his face.


    Ever since he saw that the system granted Child Money for the first and tenth grandchild, but then saw no further grants, he had felt somewhat disheartened.


    Fortunately, the Child Money from the system finally came through.


    Knowing that the achievements in this realm through his children¡¯s offspring would be much higher than his own.


    ¡°But this pace is pretty fast. When I was diligent in fathering fifty children, it took me over seven years.¡±


    ¡°But now, the kids only took four years.¡±


    Lu Changsheng remarked.


    Moreover, the fact that it took only just over four years was with few age-appropriate children being married off early.


    Now, as time passes and more of the children age, more and more are starting to marry, and this snowball will only gather momentum fast.

 Chapter 526: Seed of Law! Xiao Xiyue Departs! (2)

    Although there were many children, the aspect of Spiritual Roots was somewhat disappointing.


    In the entire generation of grandchildren, so far only two children possessed Spiritual Roots.


    One of them was recently born to a concubine of his son, Lu Yun.


    Therefore, in this regard, Lu Changsheng knew that they could only rely on those children in the family who had Spiritual Roots.


    But not many of these children with Spiritual Roots were currently married.


    His sons Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Quanzhen, and his daughters Lu Ruyi, Lu Xiaoru, all had no plans of marrying yet.


    Although his elderly father was willing to urge them, the children would definitely agree, but he was not going to force his children to marry and have children just for the sake of sweepstakes.


    ¡°System, draw a lottery!¡±


    Lu Changsheng went to the study and silently chanted in his mind.


    Instantly, the system lottery wheel appeared.


    A golden light began to spin along with it.


    Before long, the golden light stopped on the ¡®other¡¯ category.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host on obtaining a Seed of Law: Sword Charging Bull¡¯s Might!]


    [The reward has been issued to the System Space, the host can check it at any time]


    A pale golden halo of a sword pattern appeared along with the system¡¯s notification sound.


    ¡°Seed of Law, Sword Charging Bull¡¯s Might? What is this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows upon seeing the reward he had drawn.


    In his many years in the Cultivation World, he had never heard of something like a Seed of Law.


    Immediately, with a slight movement of his Mental Spirit, he checked the Seed of Law in the system.


    [Seed of Law: Sword Charging Bull¡¯s Might]


    [Rank: Fourth Rank]


    [Explanation: When the light of the sun and moon shines, the treasure sword charges at the Bull, the recipient¡¯s natural Sword Dao talent increases, Sword Qi is sharp and domineering, swallowing the stars, fearless and defiant, with a proud and unyielding spirit]


    ¡°Fourth Rank!? Enhances Sword Dao talent, sharp Sword Qi, swallowing stars? Can this Seed of Law enhance a person¡¯s talent?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was surprised as he looked at the Seed of Law before him.


    He knew that in the Cultivation World, anything that could improve or enhance someone else¡¯s talent was extremely rare.


    This Seed of Law before him could enhance Sword Dao talent, and with a rank of Fourth Rank, it was clearly extraordinary.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s spirit stirred slightly as he extracted the Seed of Law from the System Space to examine its detailed effects.


    Immediately, a pale golden light, the size of a thumb, appeared before him.


    About the specific effects of this Seed of Law, Lu Changsheng became instantly aware.


    This Seed of Law had the effects of elevating one¡¯s talent, enhancing perception, harmonizing one¡¯s nature, improving one¡¯s cultivation rank, and filling in any deficiencies. R??¦Ï???


    After use, not only is the Sword Dao talent enhanced, but future cultivation and comprehension of Sword Dao techniques would yield twice the result with half the effort.


    The whole person would also be subtly influenced by the Seed of Law, gradually becoming proud and unyielding in nature, fearless and courageous, striving with vigor.


    If one¡¯s personality is naturally aligned with the Seed of Law, it could maximize its effects!


    From then on, one could make rapid progress on the path of the Sword Dao, and the mana and Sword Qi cultivated would be several times more ferocious than that of ordinary people!


    ¡°How does this Seed of Law resemble the ¡®Sword Bone¡¯ among the Sword Cultivator¡¯s constitutions?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of the ¡®Sword Bone¡¯ among the Sword Cultivator¡¯s constitutions as he looked at the effects of the Seed of Law.


    In the books he had read, it was written that those born with Sword Bone would exhibit extraordinary Sword Dao talent from the moment they held a sword.


    When cultivating Sword Dao techniques, not only would they progress swiftly, but their power would also surpass that of others.


    As for temperament, having cultivated the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, Lu Changsheng could only say many a Sword Cultivator were so by nature.


    Because only with such a temperament could one traverse the Sword Dao faster and farther.


    ¡°Who should I give this Seed of Law to¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Seed of Law in his hand, stroking his chin.


    Although he cultivated the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, he didn¡¯t have much interest in this kind of Seed of Law.


    One reason was, he had the system¡¯s enlightenment, which made any additional Sword Dao talent unnecessary for understanding the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture.


    Another reason was that this Seed of Law would subtly influence someone else¡¯s nature.


    He was very clear about his own temperament and had no desire to change it.


    Therefore, in his view, the Seed of Law was definitely meant for his children.


    After all, if the temperament matched, the effect of the Seed of Law would be quite remarkable, it was like a small Spiritual Body.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an, Xianzhi, Ruyi, Quanzhen, Yun¡¯er, Lu Xing¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng considered his current children and felt that none were quite suitable.


    The next moment, he immediately thought of his son Lu Qingshan, who was far away in another country!


    This son had a Gengjin Body Constitution, and Lu Changsheng had intended to teach him the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture.


    However, due to an accident, he was taken in as a disciple by a Nascent Soul Immortal and brought to the Jinyang Sect in Yue Country.


    Although this son was mischievous and undisciplined, Lu Changsheng knew that his son was proud and obstinate by nature, with an indomitable spirit in his bones.


    Overall, he was well-suited for this Seed of Law.


    ¡°I wonder what techniques Qingshan is practicing in the Jinyang Sect¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng toyed with the Seed of Law, murmuring to himself.


    Although his son¡¯s Spiritual Root was metal-leaning and he possessed a Gengjin Body Constitution, which was suitable for Sword techniques,


    he did not know which Cultivation Technique his son¡¯s Nascent Soul master was teaching him in the Jinyang Sect.


    He only knew that his son¡¯s Cultivation progress was indeed very rapid. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He had already broken through to the Fourth Level of Energy Refinement!


    At this rate, before he turned thirty, Lu Qingshan would certainly be able to break through to Foundation Establishment!


    ¡°Once Zi Xiao has fully recovered from her injuries and has finished setting up the Divine Wood Great Formation, I will take a trip to the Jinyang Sect,¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and murmured to himself.


    He had long promised Lu Miaohuan and Lu Miaoge that he would visit Yue Country¡¯s Jinyang Sect to see his children.


    If his son Lu Qingshan was practicing Sword techniques and his temperament remained the same, then in his view, this Seed of Law could not be more suitable for Lu Qingshan.


    ¡­


    Jinyang Sect, Tian Yuan Peak.


    ¡°Qingshan, why did you get into a conflict with others?¡±


    In the grand hall, a voluptuous woman in her thirties, wearing a long red dress, spoke lazily.

 Chapter 527: Seed of Law! Xiao Xiyue Departs! (3)

    ¡°That bastard dared to bully little Zhu¡¯er, I¡¯m already being lenient by not killing him!¡±


    Lu Qingshan, dressed in a golden and white magical robe, clenched his fist inside his sleeve as he spoke coldly.


    ¡°You¡¯re only at the Fourth Level Energy Refinement, and the other party has reached the Sixth Level. How could you kill him?¡±


    Tianyuan True Immortal, looking at her disciple with a wine gourd to her red lips, took a sip with apparent nonchalance and said.


    ¡°Because he doesn¡¯t dare to kill me!¡±


    Lu Qingshan, standing tall and straight before the Tianyuan True Immortal, spoke assuredly.


    ¡°Oh, and you¡¯re not afraid that killing him would bring trouble?¡± S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Among sects, it¡¯s a grave sin to kill a fellow disciple.¡±


    Yan Yuan rested an elbow on the armrest, her head propped in her hand, her hair cascading down, and her lush, bare legs crossed as she said with interest.


    ¡°Afraid, but if someone dares to bully my sister, as her brother, it¡¯s my duty to seek revenge!¡±


    Lu Qingshan¡¯s clenched fist relaxed, and he then said with a smile, ¡°Jinyun Peak and our Tian Yuan Peak have never gotten along. They are clearly provoking us on purpose. How can you, Master, simply stand by and watch?¡±


    ¡°Besides, if I at the Qi Refinement Fourth Level manage to slaughter someone at the Sixth Level, I¡¯d be bringing honor to our Tian Yuan Peak and to you, Master. Would you still punish me for that?¡±


    Lu Qingshan said so.


    ¡°Your temperament really is¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yan Yuan cracked a smile, waved her hand, and said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take care of this matter.¡±


    ¡°There are plenty of wild beasts on Tian Yuan Peak. If you¡¯re hungry, you can hunt on the mountain as practice.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re really starving and can¡¯t find any game, you can ask Xiao Bai for help.¡±


    Yan Yuan said so.


    ¡°Yes, Master,¡±


    Lu Qingshan bowed in response.


    ¡°Alright, off you go, or little Zhu¡¯er will start worrying again, thinking that I¡¯m blaming you.¡±


    Yan Yuan shook her head gently and took another sip from her wine gourd.


    Watching Lu Qingshan leave the hall, she revealed a hint of chill on her otherwise lazy and casually beautiful face, ¡°I, Yan Yuan, am often away from the sect and don¡¯t manage affairs, but they really think they can bully my Tian Yuan Peak so easily!¡± ??¦­?????§§S


    ¡°Brother!¡±


    As soon as Lu Qingshan left the hall, Lu Qingzhu hurried over with concern.


    ¡°Little Zhu¡¯er, Master was just asking what happened, there¡¯s no need to worry,¡±


    Lu Qingshan looked at his sister, immediately showing a carefree smile and ruffling her head as he said.


    ¡°Brother, don¡¯t fight with others next time, does it hurt?¡±


    Lu Qingzhu looked at Lu Qingshan¡¯s somewhat swollen cheek, her eyes red with concern as she spoke softly.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt at all. This time I was a bit off, I couldn¡¯t slaughter him. Next time something like this happens, I¡¯ll definitely take down that bastard!¡±


    Lu Qingshan said with an easy grin.


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault for being useless, I can¡¯t help brother at all, and instead, I¡¯m just a burden,¡±


    Lu Qingzhu¡¯s eyes teared up as she spoke.


    ¡°How could that be? It¡¯s a brother¡¯s duty to protect his sister. If something similar happens in the future, you must tell me sooner. Don¡¯t keep it to yourself, understand?¡±


    Lu Qingshan said with a gentle smile, lightly flicking Lu Qingzhu¡¯s delicate little nose.


    After spending some time with Lu Qingzhu, and telling the young girl to rest, Lu Qingshan ran to the back mountain and shouted towards the sky, ¡°Fairy Crane, Fairy Crane!¡±


    ¡°What is it, boy?¡±


    Soon after, a majestic and handsome crane, over ten feet tall with fiery red plumage swooped down from the sky.


    ¡°Look, I was beaten up in a fight today, it hurts like hell. Give me some of your divine saliva¡­¡±


    Lu Qingshan pointed to the injuries on his cheek and arm, and spoke up.


    ¡°Go on, trying to trick this fairy into giving you divine saliva again? Nothing doing!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the crane spread its wings and took off.


    Yet, just as it took flight, seeing Lu Qingshan¡¯s appearance, it still threw down a small porcelain bottle saying, ¡°Fine, fine, here¡¯s a bottle for you, boy.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, thanks a lot!¡±


    Lu Qingshan caught the small porcelain bottle and shouted his thanks to the white crane.


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Inside the Lu Family Mansion, the hall of deliberation.


    This day marked the Lu Family¡¯s annual family meeting.


    Lu Changsheng sat in the main seat, listening to reports from his wife and children below.


    This year, the overall situation for Bi Lake Mountain was still in deficit.


    However, with the family disciples becoming proficient in their trades, and with an increase in the number of spirit farmers, spirit plant carers, fishermen, and beast tamers, the revenue from the spirit fields and fisheries showed steady improvement.


    The puppet workshop and wine brewing shop had also started to turn a profit, so the overall deficit wasn¡¯t large, amounting to a total loss of six thousand eight hundred and ninety-two spirit stones.


    The reason for a deficit of over six thousand spirit stones was entirely due to the large expenses and outlay for the Lu Family disciples.


    One reason was that the benefits provided to the Lu Family disciples were relatively generous.


    Additionally, the children in the family were gradually getting married.


    Like my son Lu Yun, who had already married one and brought in three.


    Other sons who wished to marry also could mostly take wives with Spiritual Roots.


    In such circumstances, the family¡¯s expenses had significantly increased.


    As for these expenses, Lu Changsheng had no objections.


    After all, as long as his children were willing to marry and have children, he would be happy, even if it meant a little more expense.


    After briefly summarizing the year, Lu Changsheng saw that the family was progressing steadily and felt that in another two years, he could choose a few of his children to appoint as the Family Head and Elders.


    In that way, he would be completely free from worrying about these trivial matters.


    After the family meeting concluded, it was time for Xiao Xiyue to return to Qingyun Sect to report back.


    She had been assigned to situate at Bi Lake Mountain for three years, and now that the time was up, she must return to Qingyun Sect.


    Seven days later, Xiao Xiyue said farewell to her daughter Lu Wangshu.


    She expressed that she had to leave and would come to see her whenever she had time.


    ¡°Mother¡­¡±


    Upon hearing that her mother was leaving, Lu Wangshu¡¯s eyes immediately reddened, and she cried out sobbingly.


    Initially, she and Xiao Xiyue were not very close.


    But over these three years, aside from her daily meditation times, Xiao Xiyue spent most of her time doting on her daughter, indulging her every whim.


    So now, hearing that her mother was leaving, Lu Wangshu was extremely sad and reluctant to part.


    ¡°Little Wangshu, don¡¯t cry. Mother will come to visit you when I have time,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue, seeing her daughter like this, instantly felt a bit flustered. Her beautiful face was filled with confusion as she comforted her.


    ¡°If little Wangshu misses mother, you can also come to see me anytime.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, watching this scene, crouched down and comforted his daughter in a gentle voice.


    He had long realized why many cultivators were reluctant to start families and have children.


    It was still manageable during the Qi Refinement Realm.


    But when a cultivator reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, they may close off to meditate for several months, or even one or two years.


    If they reached the Core Formation Stage, this period could extend to several years, or even decades.


    This also meant there would be no time to accompany their children.


    Possibly after one meditation session, the children would have grown up, leading to an indifferent relationship between them.


    Or, due to the lack of guidance, they might develop a problematic character and bring disaster upon themselves.


    In the case of Xiao Xiyue, spending so much time accompanying her daughter was indeed a hindrance to her cultivation.


    As for himself, his cultivation was completely casual, wholly reliant on consuming pills and exploiting loopholes.


    ¡°Mother, I will miss you¡­¡±


    Lu Wangshu, smart and sensible since childhood, wiped the corner of her eyes and spoke quietly.


    ¡°Mother will miss little Wangshu too.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue pursed her lips and spoke, even harboring a thought to continue staying at Bi Lake Mountain to accompany her daughter.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched this scene and was tempted to let Xiao Xiyue take Lu Wangshu to Qingyun Sect.


    But knowing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s personality, she would dote on the child every day if she took her with her, which might severely hinder her cultivation.


    Moreover, once Xiao Xiyue returned to her sect, there would be other duties, and she wouldn¡¯t have much time to care for the child.


    Eventually, after a heartfelt farewell between mother and daughter, Xiao Xiyue departed.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, daddy is here. Come on, daddy will take you fishing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at his daughter who still had somewhat red eyes, said soothingly.


    Now that Xiao Xiyue had left, he, as the father, would naturally spend more time with his daughter, helping her move past her sadness as quickly as possible.


    ¡°Daddy, I want to hear a story.¡±


    Lu Wangshu looked up with her little head and said.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said, ¡°Once upon a time, there was a mountain, on the mountain there was a temple, inside the temple there was a¡­¡±


    ¡­


    In a marketplace.


    ¡°Hong Lian senior, I have gathered all the materials required to use the secret Divine Technique. Can I now stealthily enter Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    Xu Ruyin spoke in her mind.


    ¡°Bi Lake Mountain is merely a Second Rank Great Formation. With my Seamless Celestial Clothes Divine Technique, sneaking in will not be difficult.¡±


    ¡°However, taking away a Heaven Rank Demon Beast still carries some risk. Are you sure you have thought this through?¡±


    An ethereal and elegant voice, as gentle as the singing of heaven, echoed in Xu Ruyin¡¯s mind.


    ¡°Hong Lian senior, I have thought it through. When I started practicing the Beast Technique, I was ready!¡±


    Xu Ruyin, with her delicate and stunning beauty, expressed her determination.

 Chapter 528: Xu Ruyin Sneaks into Bi Lake Mountain, Mount Sumerus Divine Light!

    Bi Lake Mountain, Alchemy Room.


    Since Xu Renguang had delivered twenty aquatic demon beasts, all of which had been refined into Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapons, Lu Changsheng had yet another heavy burden added to his daily routine.


    Every two to three months, he would need to make a batch of ¡®Spirit Nurturing Elixirs¡¯, ¡®Wisdom-Opening Elixirs¡¯, and ¡®Ascending Dragon Elixirs¡¯.


    He felt it was absolutely necessary to hire an Imperial Alchemist.


    Otherwise, cultivating Dao Soldiers by relying on his own alchemy skills was simply too troublesome.


    ¡°Huff huff huff¡ª¡ª¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng was sitting at his desk, holding a third rank brush in hand, drawing talismans.


    Due to the demand for talismans by talisman formations, he had always maintained the habit of talisman making. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    So each time he made elixirs, during his free time, he would draw a few talismans.


    Lu Wangshu, dressed in a pink and white outfit with two buns in her hair, sat squatting next to the alchemy furnace, holding a Banana Leaf Fan that was almost as big as herself, fanning towards the furnace opening.


    Her delicate, doll-like cheeks reddened by the fiery glow looked exceedingly cute.


    The sorrow of children comes quickly and leaves just as fast.


    Additionally, with plenty of playmates of the same age at school, Lu Wangshu quickly moved past the sadness of her mother Xiao Xiyue¡¯s departure.


    Having heard the day before last that her father Lu Changsheng was doing alchemy, she was full of curiosity and wanted to see what alchemy was like.


    After watching, she claimed that the alchemy masters in the picture books all had fan-bearing children, so she volunteered to be her daddy¡¯s fan-bearer to help with the alchemy.


    Lu Changsheng did not refuse his daughter¡¯s request.


    After all, children are playful and interested in new and novel things.


    Then, Lu Changsheng took out a top-grade magic artifact that was impervious to heat and cold from his storage bag and had someone buy a ¡®Banana Leaf Fan¡¯ for her to wave around and play with.


    Unexpectedly, the little girl actually took to it, and for three days straight, she did not tire of it.


    She would run to the alchemy room after returning from school, and also expressed that she wanted to learn alchemy.


    ¡°Wangshu, are you tired?¡±


    At this time, Lu Changsheng had finished drawing the talisman and looked towards his precious daughter.


    Under the glow of the red fire, her tender little face was roasted red, and beads of sweat damped the hair on her forehead.


    Though they had magic artifacts that made them impervious to the cold and heat,


    without mana to activate them, merely carrying them did not provide real protection against the extremes.


    After all, this fire wasn¡¯t an ordinary flame, but Earth Vein Fire.


    ¡°Daddy, I¡¯m not tired!¡±


    The little girl heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, immediately stood up and vigorously fanned the Earth Fire a few times, her voice crisp and clear.


    ¡°Hehe, the elixir will take a while, Daddy will teach you how to make talismans.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood up, came to his daughter¡¯s side, caressed her head, and used his mana to dispel the sweat and heat from her forehead.


    ¡°Daddy, drawing talismans is too boring, I think it¡¯s not as interesting as alchemy or puppeteering.¡±


    Lu Wangshu said so.


    In her school, they taught about formations, alchemy, talisman making, puppeteering, beast taming, spirit plants, and so on.


    But since she ate elixir medicines like candy on a daily basis and played with puppet toys in the family¡¯s playground, she was only interested in those two subjects. ????????????????


    ¡°???¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt a chill in his heart; it would be rather awkward if his daughter had no interest in talisman making.


    Thinking that youth was the time to cultivate a child¡¯s interests and hobbies, and now that his daughter Lu Wangshu was also eight years old, he should foster her interest in the Talisman Path.


    Otherwise, it would be a waste if a Talisman Path prodigy spent all her time indulging in fishing, and even in alchemy and puppeteering¡ªit simply wouldn¡¯t be proper!


    He took out a stack of Spirit Talismans and said warmly, ¡°How can drawing talismans be boring? Look at these talismans Daddy drew; they¡¯re all very interesting. This talisman can transform into a firebird, this one can whip up a fierce wind, this one can bring down heavenly thunder¡­.¡±


    ¡°Daddy, is there one that can make you fly?¡±


    Lu Wangshu, showing some interest upon hearing this, asked out loud.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately responded, ¡°Come, Daddy will draw you a talisman that you can use to fly!¡±


    Subsequently, father and daughter sat in front of the desk, with Lu Changsheng drawing the ¡®Flying Ascension Talisman¡¯ under his daughter¡¯s watchful eyes.


    When Lu Changsheng completed the talisman, he slapped it onto his daughter¡¯s body and activated it with his mana, saying, ¡°Now, my dear girl, follow your feelings and control this energy, then you¡¯ll be able to fly on your own¡­.¡±


    ¡°Eh¡­.¡±


    Lu Wangshu followed his instructions with interest, and immediately found herself floating gently in the air.


    However, since she hadn¡¯t begun cultivation, she couldn¡¯t control the power and kept bumping around clumsily.


    But with the patient guidance of her father, she gradually got the hang of it and enjoyed herself immensely.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng began drawing all kinds of interesting talismans like unveiling treasures, showing them to his daughter, who played tirelessly with them.


    After a long playtime, seeing that there was a hint of weariness in his daughter¡¯s eyes and brows, Lu Changsheng said warmly, ¡°You¡¯re a bit tired, aren¡¯t you? Daddy will take you back to rest and sleep.¡±


    ¡°But the elixir isn¡¯t finished yet, I want to stay with Daddy!¡±


    Lu Wangshu, pointing at the alchemy furnace, said somewhat reluctantly.


    These past several days, she had come with the wish to see the elixir medicines completed.


    ¡°It will still take quite a while before it¡¯s done.¡±


    Looking at the Pill Furnace, Lu Changsheng estimated that it would take another two to three hours before the pills would be ready.


    He rubbed his daughter¡¯s little head gently and said, ¡°Why don¡¯t you go to sleep first, and when the elixirs are ready, Daddy will call you.¡±


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t want to, I want to be with Daddy, carry me to sleep!¡± Lu Wangshu spoke coquettishly.


    ¡°You¡¯re such a big girl now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed doting, pinching his daughter¡¯s little nose.


    But he still picked her up and took her to the bench nearby, saying, ¡°Alright, go to sleep.¡±


    Curling up in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms like a little kitten, Lu Wangshu looked up at him with her bright, doe-like eyes, pitifully saying, ¡°Daddy, I still want a sugar bean!¡±


    ¡°Alright, after eating it, you have to sleep soundly.¡±

 Chapter 529: Xu Ruyin Sneaks into Bi Lake Mountain, Mount Sumerus Divine Light! (2)

    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression was gentle as he took out a bottle of ¡®Cultivation Nurturing Elixir¡¯ and poured out a pill coated with honey, handing it to his daughter.


    ¡°Daddy, I am going to sleep, you must remember to call me!¡±


    The little girl ate the elixir, and immediately a sweet smile blossomed, her eyes turning into crescent shapes. After speaking, she obediently closed her eyes.


    It wasn¡¯t long before the child in his arms began breathing evenly.


    She was obviously a bit tired just now.


    Lu Changsheng watched his daughter sleeping peacefully in his arms, smiled, and continued crafting symbols.


    ¡­


    The night was deep and tranquil, with a clear moon and a gentle breeze.


    A few miles from Bi Lake Mountain, a shadow flashed by swiftly.


    ¡°Elder Hong Lian!¡±


    The shadow looked at Bi Lake Mountain under the moonlight, a quiet expanse, and spoke in his mind.


    ¡°Take out all the materials, and I will cast the Seamless Celestial Clothes Divine Technique for you!¡±


    A clear and ethereal voice rang out.


    Xu Ruyin immediately took out the prepared spiritual materials from her storage bag.


    ¡°Buzz¡ª¡±


    All the materials arose into the air, circulating around Xu Ruyin, beginning to melt. They spread like a mist, transforming into a vestment robe that enveloped her entire body.


    In an instant, Xu Ruyin¡¯s presence abruptly drew in, without revealing the slightest aura.


    Her whole being gradually faded into stealth, without a trace to be seen.


    ¡°With my Seamless Celestial Clothes Divine Technique, as long as you are careful and do not make too much commotion, even if Bi Lake Mountain has a Nascent Soul Immortal stationed, it would be difficult to detect your existence,¡± the voice continued. ¡°However, this Seamless Celestial Clothes Divine Technique can only last for three hours. Within these three hours, you must take the Heaven-Rank Demon Beast and leave the boundaries of Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    The ethereal voice spoke to Xu Ruyin.


    ¡°Thank you, Elder Hong Lian!¡±


    Hearing this, Xu Ruyin clenched her fists, her dark eyes ablaze with intense flames.


    Then, she flew swiftly towards Bi Lake Mountain.


    Before long, she arrived at the outskirts of Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s Great Formation. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Gazing at the hazy and pristine aura of the formation¡¯s spiritual light, Xu Ruyin took a deep breath and tentatively reached out her hand.


    She could sense the profound power of the formation, like an impenetrable wall blocking her path.


    But at the next moment, a shimmering light enveloped her body, allowing her arm to pass through the Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s Great Formation as though penetrating water. ????¨¢?§°£Â¨§?


    ¡°Truly worthy of Elder Hong Lian, such a technique is astonishing!¡±


    Seeing this, Xu Ruyin was taken aback and then proceeded to pass through the Great Formation into Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Looking at the scenery of Bi Lake Mountain before her, Xu Ruyin exhaled a long breath.


    Even with Elder Hong Lian¡¯s aid,


    The prospect of infiltrating Bi Lake Mountain, and its Second-Rank top-notch Great Formation, still made her nervous.


    Afterwards, Xu Ruyin closed her eyes and operated the Beast Technique, sensing the aura of spiritual beasts, and turned her gaze towards Bi Yun Peak. ¡°Elder Hong Lian, I sense that the Heaven-Rank Demon Beast is on the main peak of Bi Lake Mountain!¡±


    ¡°Hmm¡­¡±


    Hong Lian, looking at Bi Yun Peak, felt an inexplicable sense of unease from the mountain.


    ¡°Elder Hong Lian, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Xu Ruyin noticed something was off with the Hong Lian in her mind.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, aside from the Great Formation, there might be other measures on this mountain. Be very careful and act quickly,¡± Hong Lian said solemnly. ¡°The Seamless Celestial Clothes has already consumed a lot of power when breaking through the formation just now, so in theory, you have only one hour left.¡±


    Although Hong Lian sensed something amiss about the mountain, she could not simply leave because of it.


    Because Xu Ruyin¡¯s growth was also pivotal to her future.


    Only by Xu Ruyin contracting with a Heaven-Rank Demon Beast and forming a Heavenly Beast Dao Foundation could she have a considerable chance to break through to the Nascent Soul and allow herself to be revived!


    ¡°I understand, Elder Hong Lian!¡±


    Xu Ruyin nodded rapidly and rushed towards Bi Yun Peak.


    She had lived in Bi Lake Mountain for five days and had already grasped the general situation here.


    Moreover, she had simulated the plan for this night countless times in her mind.


    With the Seamless Celestial Clothes, the patrolling cultivators of Bi Lake Mountain failed to notice Xu Ruyin¡¯s presence.


    Guided by the hint of the Heaven-Rank Demon Beast¡¯s aura from the Beast Technique, Xu Ruyin reached Bi Yun Peak at maximum speed.


    However, as she continued to follow the scent up the mountain after reaching Bi Yun Peak,


    The Mount Sumeru Tree King on Bi Yun Peak rustled its leaves, which were akin to gold and jade.


    Inside the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven,


    ¡°Someone has infiltrated?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, who was resting, snapped awake upon hearing the words of the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    She hastily checked the Array Plate.


    But the ¡®Azure Water Heavenly Blue Great Formation¡¯ of Bi Lake Mountain was functioning normally at the moment, without any peculiarities.


    However, the elder Mount Sumeru in front of her would not speak falsely.


    ¡°Could it be that a Nascent Soul Immortal has infiltrated Bi Lake Mountain!?¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s elegant visage showed a look of solemnity.


    The Great Formation of Bi Lake Mountain is a second-tier top level Great Formation; even Nascent Soul Immortals would have difficulty infiltrating it silently and unnoticed.


    However, it cannot be ruled out that some Nascent Soul Immortals with certain methods could silently enter within.


    Just like before with Xiahou Monie, the reason he could attack Bi Lake Mountain was also because he had a treasure that could break through prohibitions.


    ¡°Mount Sumeru predecessor, what is the cultivation level of the other party?¡±


    Ling Zixiao immediately asked the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    ¡°It seems to be¡­ Energy Refining Cultivator level?¡±


    The voice of the Mount Sumeru Tree King, clear and ethereal, carried a hint of uncertainty.


    Although it could sense Xu Ruyin¡¯s traces.


    But this aura was faint and elusive, making it difficult for even it to capture clearly.


    ¡°Energy Refining!?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Ling Zixiao¡¯s face showed a moment of shock, her expression etched with incredulity.


    Had she not known that the Tree King before her was not one for jesting, she might have thought the other party was teasing her.


    How could an Energy Refining Cultivator infiltrate Bi Lake Mountain silently and without notice!?


    ¡°Could the other party have used some kind of secret technique or treasure to sneak into our Bi Lake Mountain, concealing their cultivation level? Can the predecessor suppress them within the Cave Heaven?¡±


    Ling Zixiao said seriously.


    Although the Mount Sumeru Tree King mentioned the intruder was only an Energy Refining Cultivator, she did not believe it at all.


    She suspected it was a Nascent Soul Immortal who had sneaked in using a secret technique, causing even this Mount Sumeru predecessor to fail in pinpointing their exact location.


    Therefore, at this time, she had to take swift and decisive action to catch the other party completely by surprise.


    After all, she also knew that within this Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, no one could be a match for this Mount Sumeru predecessor unless a Nascent Soul True Lord personally came!


    And currently in the entire cultivation world of Jiang Country, only the Heavenly Sword Sect had a Nascent Soul True Lord present!


    ¡°Is that so¡­. It shouldn¡¯t be difficult, if the other party is a Nascent Soul Cultivator, the commotion might be quite significant¡­.¡±


    After hearing Ling Zixiao¡¯s words, the voice of the Mount Sumeru Tree King also had a hint of hesitation.


    Indeed, as Ling Zixiao said, such an elusive aura did not seem like someone from the Qi Refinement Stage.


    Were it truly the Core Formation Stage, the suppression through the ¡®Mount Sumeru Mandala Barrier¡¯ would indeed cause a significant disturbance.


    ¡°A significant disturbance?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Ling Zixiao immediately took out a Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman and informed Lu Changsheng of the matter.


    In the alchemy room, Lu Changsheng, who was holding his daughter, furrowed his brow upon receiving the message.


    His thoughts immediately turned to Xiahou Wuwo of the Xiahou Family!


    Through the Qingyun Sect, he learned that the Xiahou Monie he had killed was known as Xiahou Wuxu,


    One of the core members of the Xiahou Family!


    And the brother of the fugitive False Core, Xiahou Wuwo!


    Given the Xiahou Family¡¯s characteristic of vengeful nature, this Xiahou Wuwo might have infiltrated Bi Lake Mountain for revenge.


    ¡°Suppress immediately!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s Divine Sense transmitted directly to the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    Then he stabilized his sleeping daughter with mana, gently placed her on the long bench, and used a Soundproof Talisman on her.


    Next, he sent several spells towards the pill furnace to temporarily seal the elixir medicines, sacrificing their quality, and then stepped out of the alchemy room.


    At this very moment, Xu Ruyin, through her aura, arrived at a courtyard in Bi Yun Peak.


    She saw that in the center of the pond in the backyard, amidst the swirling coldness, a mysterious turtle with an icy blue body was coiled.


    It was the Cold Blue Dark Turtle!


    Upon seeing this mysterious turtle, Xu Ruyin¡¯s pupils abruptly contracted to the size of pinpoints.


    Deep in her beautiful eyes, a fervent desire welled up, turning her dark eyes a fiery red, as if flames were burning within them.


    ¡°Finally¡­.¡±


    Xu Ruyin gazed at the Cold Blue Dark Turtle, her lips barely moving.


    After all the hardship and effort, she was finally in close proximity to a Heaven Rank demon beast, and she was overwhelmingly excited.


    At this moment, the Beast Technique within her began to operate involuntarily.


    However, just then, all of a sudden,


    Under the night sky, atop Bi Yun Peak, a golden jade brilliance flooded the area.


    A glass-like golden light shot towards Xu Ruyin like a torrent.


    ¡°A presence surpassing Heaven Rank demon beasts, this this this¡­ could it be¡­ the legendary True Spirit¡­.¡±


    ¡°How is this possible!!!¡±


    At the moment Hong Lian sensed the aureole of glass-like golden light, she, who was always calm and composed, with a gentle and elegant voice, clear and pure, was taken aback and lost her composure.


    ¡°What, True Spirit?¡±


    Xu Ruyin heard Hong Lian¡¯s voice and also noticed the aureole of glass-like golden light coming from the sky.


    But before she could react, she felt the world around her spin, and she vanished on the spot.


    At the same time, the golden jade light at the peak of Bi Yun Mountain disappeared without a trace.


    Bi Yun Peak, once again, returned to calm.

 Chapter 530: Inspector Xu Ruyin

    ¡°What is this place!?¡±


    Xu Ruyin opened her eyes amidst a dizzying whirl.


    The scenery before her had completely changed, clearly not within Bi Lake Mountain.


    Apart from a majestic palace and a pond, all around and above her was shrouded in gray mist.


    But in the next moment, she felt her entire body restrained, unable to move the slightest bit.


    ¡°Ancestor Hong Lian, where are we? What was that True Spirit you just mentioned!?¡±


    Xu Ruyin hastily inquired of Hong Lian in her mind.


    Even though she was mature beyond her years and unusual compared to others, she too was somewhat at a loss in face of such a situation.


    Moreover, when the divine light fell just a moment ago, even the usually calm and composed Ancestor Hong Lian cried out in alarm, visibly shaken, which truly unsettled her.


    After all, she dared to break into Bi Lake Mountain to steal a Heaven Rank Demon Beast, relying on this Ancestor Hong Lian.


    ¡°This should be a Cave Heaven Treasure, or possibly inside the body of a demon beast!¡±


    ¡°This palace sensed an aura surpassing that of Heaven Rank Demon Beasts during the event just now, it could very well be the legendary True Spirit Demon Beast!¡±


    Hong Lian stated gravely.


    Her voice was no longer as ethereal and gentle, now filled with a sense of gravity.


    Even though she was once a Nascent Soul True Lord and had witnessed countless great scenes, facing such a situation, her heart was also overwhelmed with shock and astonishment.


    If this situation had occurred within the cave dwelling or clan territory of a Nascent Soul True Lord, she would not have been so astounded.


    But the problem was that Bi Lake Mountain was merely a spiritual land owned by a Foundation Establishment Family!


    A Foundation Establishment Family not only had a Heaven Rank Demon Beast, but also possessed a Cave Heaven Treasure and a True Spirit aura, an utterly shocking revelation!


    Thinking of all the information she had obtained from Xu Ruyin regarding Lu Changsheng, including how the Heaven Rank Demon Beast was used as a playmate for the children in the family, she dared not hesitate any longer.


    She immediately told Xu Ruyin, ¡°Girl, we must not stay here long, open your heart and mind¡­.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Ancestor Hong Lian!¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Xu Ruyin responded immediately.


    At that moment, Ling Zixiao stepped out of Changsheng Hall.


    She looked toward Xu Ruyin, clad in a black bodysuit and immobilized in the air, and demanded sternly, ¡°Who are you?¡±


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Suddenly, a fearsome and majestic magic aura spread from Xu Ruyin¡¯s body.


    In the depths of her dark, enticing eyes, two red lotuses emerged, blooming and dyeing her pupils with a fiery red color that made her eyes seem seductively bizarre. ????????????????


    Foundation Establishment Early Stage!


    Foundation Establishment Middle Stage!


    Foundation Establishment Late Stage!


    Foundation Establishment Peak!


    False Core!


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom!¡±


    ¡®Xu Ruyin¡¯s¡¯ Mana aura climbed relentlessly.


    Within a short time, it escalated from the peak of Qi Refinement to the level of False Core, yearning to break free from the constraints binding her and to flee this place.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, witnessing this, felt a sudden shock and quickly called out, ¡°Mount Sumeru, Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom!¡±


    Immediately within Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, a terrifying force of heavenly earthly confinement began to descend upon ¡®Xu Ruyin¡¯, causing her body to feel heavy and her Mana within to sink like a stone in the sea, unable to circulate even a little bit.


    ¡°True Spirit, it really is the aura of a True Spirit! We are inside a demon beast!¡±


    ¡°How could this be possible, the Mountain Master of Bi Lake Mountain is only at the Foundation Establishment Cultivation, how could there be a True Spirit Demon Beast reigning over this spiritual land!¡±


    ¡°Though this demon beast is not powerful, being merely a youngling, but¡­.¡± S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡®Xu Ruyin¡¯, sensing this horrifying demonic power, was full of alarm in her voice.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    She didn¡¯t dare to think too much, as the Mana aura within her continued to surge and escalate, exuding a pressure comparable to Core Formation, causing Ling Zixiao to feel as if the space around them was solidifying.


    However, just as the Mana aura began to spread, a vast and profound force of heavenly earthly confinement fell upon her, making ¡®Xu Ruyin¡¯ feel heavy.


    All Mana, her Qi Ocean Core, everything was suppressed and sealed, unable to circulate at all.


    At that moment, Hong Lian¡¯s heart sank to the bottom of the valley.


    She knew she had been trapped!


    This young True Spirit was not something she could compare with in her current state.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡ª¡±


    Just then, faint ripples appeared in the void.


    A handsome young man with an upright figure, wearing a green robe, emerged.


    ¡°Hm, is this¡­ an Inspector?¡±


    Lu Changsheng arrived at Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, seeing the figure in a black bodysuit in the air, he was momentarily stunned.


    He had thought that Xiahou Wuwo had infiltrated their home.


    But upon seeing the figure immobilized in mid-air in an X shape, he immediately thought of the Inspector series from a previous life.


    The figure wore a black bodysuit that wrapped tightly around the body, leaving only the eyes exposed.


    But this tight outfit perfectly highlighted her curvaceous and attractive figure.


    Especially the entire person, presenting an X shape!


    Even though her face was not visible, just from the graceful figure alone, she exuded a different kind of allure.


    ¡°My lord¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao, seeing Lu Changsheng come over, immediately reported the recent events to him.


    ¡°Mount Sumeru.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng called out at once.


    ¡°Rip¡ª¡ª¡±


    As Lu Changsheng¡¯s voice sounded, Mount Sumeru Tree King immediately received the command, and its demonic power surged.


    Before their eyes, the immobilized ¡®Xu Ruyin¡¯ in the black bodysuit ripped apart with a ¡®rip¡¯.


    As the black bodysuit shattered, the features of the ¡®Inspector¡¯ were revealed.


    Flaming red silky hair, an exquisitely beautiful face, eyes clear and cold with the appearance of two blooming red lotuses, mysterious and elegant.


    Her alluring and provocative figure was scantily clad in just a red gold-threaded phoenix-embroidered undergarment, revealing a swath of white jade skin from her slender neck.


    Below that, was the fullness of her bounteous pride.


    Even through the undergarment, its impressive form was apparent.


    Smooth and flat belly, with a waist so slender and delicate.


    At her waist, the underpants could not fully hide the round and ample curves of her behind.


    And a pair of legs like creamy white jade, long and slender yet strong and firm, proportioned perfectly with her figure.

 Chapter 531: Inspector Xu Ruyin (3)

    Ling Zixiao gently caressed Xu Ruyin¡¯s skin as she spoke.


    Underneath Ling Zixiao¡¯s palm, Xu Ruyin felt goosebumps erupt all over her body upon hearing those words.


    At that moment, she realized that the rumors about Lu Changsheng in the outside world were mistaken.


    The other party was definitely not any kind of gentleman!


    Otherwise, why would he become dao companions with such a woman?


    To think she had just sought help from her, only to find this woman to be even worse than Lu Changsheng, a veritable witch, a demoness!


    ¡°Miss Xu, are you still unwilling to speak?¡±


    Hearing Ling Zixiao¡¯s words, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he said in a cold voice.


    He too was pondering how to deal with Xu Ruyin before him.


    As Ling Zixiao had said, since the other party knew about the Mount Sumeru Tree King, she definitely could not be allowed to leave alive.


    As for killing her?


    He remembered that the Xu Ruyin before him possessed a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root.


    A female cultivator with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root would indeed make for a fine breeding partner, a shame to kill!


    Moreover, following the plot of the Inspector, infiltrating and failing, becoming a captive, and then being taken by oneself¡­ that seemed reasonable, didn¡¯t it?


    However, his first priority was to clear up the soul within Xu Ruyin!


    After all, compared to a soul capable of advancing Xu Ruyin from Qi Refinement to Core Formation, her issue seemed trivial!


    ¡°Just kill me!¡±


    Xu Ruyin continued to speak through gritted teeth.


    Her face showed the resolute expression of someone resigned to death, exuding an air of nobility and dignity that could not be violated.


    ¡°Hehe, does Miss Xu really wish for death so earnestly?¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed lightly, enjoying the presence of a strict and noble young lady like her.


    If she had submitted to him at first sight, he would have found it boring.


    While speaking, he lifted Xu Ruyin¡¯s chin and appraised her, ¡°If you behave, perhaps Lu might grant you a way out?¡±


    ¡°You wanted a demon beast, didn¡¯t you? If there¡¯s one thing Lu has in abundance, it¡¯s demon beasts. Look, what¡¯s this?¡± S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Having said this, Lu Changsheng slapped the Spiritual Beast bag and the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm appeared, emanating a brutal and bloodthirsty aura at his side. ??????¦Ï????¨§s


    ¡°Don¡¯t you desire to seek justice for your father? Are you really content to die here like this?¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re willing to obey, maybe Lu would be willing to avenge you in the future, to help you obtain justice for your father,¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s voice was deep and tempting.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin opened her eyes wide, looking at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    Her cultivation technique ¡°Beast Technique¡± was sensitive to the aura of demon beasts, allowing her to sense their bloodline potential to some extent.


    Therefore, through her Beast Technique, she instantly knew this was a Spiritual Insect with Heaven Rank bloodline potential.


    Looking at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm before her and listening to Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, even though Xu Ruyin knew he was deceiving her, her heart couldn¡¯t help waver slightly.


    After all, she was currently facing a desperate situation.


    And Lu Changsheng¡¯s words had sparked some hope within her, a desire to survive.


    Because she truly didn¡¯t wish to die here!


    As a child, she was discovered to possess a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root and showed an affinity for Pet Beasts, exhibiting a remarkable talent for Beast Taming!


    She subsequently found an Ancient Beast Taming Charm and even received guidance from a senior!


    Her life was meant to be extraordinary, achieving Core Formation, even Nascent Soul, and standing at the peak of the Cultivation World¡ªhow could she be willing to die here!


    ¡°Girl, adapt to the circumstances¡­¡±


    At this time, a pleasant sigh resonated within Xu Ruyin¡¯s mind.


    It was the voice of Hong Lian.


    She knew that facing such a situation, it would be difficult to escape opportunistically using the ancient charm.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng before her might have already sensed her presence, so she too had abandoned any attempt to hide.


    Furthermore, based on Xu Ruyin¡¯s rough introduction about Lu Changsheng, the presence of two young demon beasts with Heavenly Grade bloodlines and a young True Spirit made her suspect something.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the struggle in Xu Ruyin¡¯s eyes.


    He knew she wasn¡¯t truly prepared to embrace death.


    Or rather, Xu Ruyin had never imagined she would fail or become a captive on this mission.


    Since she didn¡¯t truly possess the desire to die, everything became much easier to handle.


    ¡°Miss Xu, are you here to steal my Spiritual Beasts?¡±


    Lu Changsheng wore a smile, inquiring in a gentle, refined manner, like that of a modest gentleman.


    This question was obvious.


    What he wanted was for Xu Ruyin to speak up.


    Many things happen only once or countless times.


    Once Xu Ruyin spoke for the first time, everything thereafter would become much simpler.

 Chapter 532: Your Grandpa is So Beautiful, Now Hes Mine!

    Xu Ruyin gazed at Lu Changsheng¡¯s peerlessly handsome features, listening to his voice, gentle as the winter¡¯s sun, feeling as though she were basked in the warmth of a spring breeze.


    Her agitated heart involuntarily calmed down.


    She felt that Lu Changsheng harbored no blame towards her at all.


    It was purely a matter of her having done something wrong, and an affectionate elder was patiently instructing her.


    She knew it was an illusion, that Lu Changsheng was employing some technique on her, but she still responded in a soft voice, ¡°Yes.¡±


    Seeing this, a hint of a smile appeared in both Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao¡¯s eyes.


    Knowing that Xu Ruyin had relented, the matter would be easier to handle.


    ¡°Was it because of the matter with the Spiritual Beasts that Miss Xu observed Lu so intently back at Wugong Ridge Zheng Family?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to speak, his voice smooth as jade, persuasive and gentle.


    ¡°Yes¡­¡±


    ¡°With Miss Xu¡¯s family background, surely you aren¡¯t lacking in Spiritual Beasts, right?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t Patriarch Xu prepare for you the Earth Grade Bloodline Spirit Beast ¡®Fire Python Tiger¡¯ and ¡®Heavenly Fire Mink¡¯ before?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed a warm smile, as he smoothed Xu Ruyin¡¯s somewhat disordered fiery red hair, tucking it behind her ear.


    Her hair felt glossy and soft to the touch, very pleasant to the fingers.


    Xu Ruyin bit her lips until they turned somewhat pale, a struggle evident in her eyes, as she said, ¡°Because I need a Heavenly-Rank Demon Beast¡­¡±


    ¡°Though Heavenly-Rank Demon Beasts are indeed rare, the Mysterious Turtle Spirit Beast in Lu¡¯s home is merely at the initial stage of First Grade.¡±


    ¡°Even if Miss Xu took it, cultivating it to maturity would take decades, maybe even a century, and during this time, it probably wouldn¡¯t be of any help to Miss Xu, right?¡±


    ¡°So, why would Miss Xu go to such lengths to do this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to inquire.


    This was the point he found most perplexing.


    Heavenly-Rank Bloodline Demon Beasts were indeed rare and precious.


    But cultivating them was also extremely difficult.


    Especially the Cold Blue Dark Turtle from his family, known to be a turtle-type Demon Beast, notoriously slow-growing.


    Xu Ruyin, by stealing it, aiming to nurture it to Second Rank, potent enough to be an ally, would need at least decades.


    And yet, here she was, at the pinnacle of Qi Refinement, not breaking through to Foundation Establishment at home, but instead attempting to steal at his place, making him suspect other reasons.


    Hearing this, Xu Ruyin¡¯s spirit trembled, she bit her lips tightly and then slowly closed her eyes.


    The Heavenly-Rank Demon Beast was linked to her Cultivation Technique ¡®Beast Technique¡¯, her true secret, one she was unwilling to reveal.


    ¡°Miss Xu, are you unwilling to speak?¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled, his palm caressing Xu Ruyin¡¯s smooth cheek and sliding down to her slender neck, saying, ¡°It seems this Heavenly Rank Spirit Beast must be tied to some other important secret.¡± ?£Á£Î????????¨º?


    ¡°Could it be related to the Mighty Soul within Miss Xu?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said this.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s gentle touch, Xu Ruyin felt a soft numbness throughout her body, biting her lips to death.


    But at his words, her pupils shrank sharply, and a look of terror appeared in her beautiful eyes.


    She had not expected Lu Changsheng to know of the existence of Elder Hong Lian!


    Compared to the Beast Technique, Elder Hong Lian was her greatest secret!


    Aside from herself, not a second person knew of this secret.


    But now, it had been spoken by Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°A soul within the body!?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, who was nearby, heard this, looked at Xu Ruyin¡¯s expression, and also showed surprise, contemplating deeply.


    She had been pondering, how could an Energy Refining Cultivator¡¯s magic aura suddenly rise to rival Core Formation!


    Even with some rare artifact, it wouldn¡¯t be so exaggerated.


    Now hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, realization dawned on her.


    ¡°To temporarily elevate an Energy Refining Cultivator¡¯s Cultivation Level to Core Formation, at least it must be that of a Nascent Soul True Lord, right!?¡±


    Ling Zixiao felt a chill of fear and suspicion.


    If it weren¡¯t for the Mount Sumeru Tree King residing at home, facing such an entity, the consequences would have been unimaginable.


    ¡°It seems, Lu has guessed correctly, hasn¡¯t he?¡±


    Clad in a light-blue brocade robe, Lu Changsheng¡¯s attractive face wore an inviting smile, as comforting as a spring day, captivating to anyone who looked upon him.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s for myself, the Cultivation Technique I am practicing requires a contract with a Heavenly-Rank Demon Beast!¡±


    Xu Ruyin opened her eyes, breathing slightly, and said.


    Now that Elder Hong Lian¡¯s matter had been sensed by Lu Changsheng, she knew there was no need to hide anymore.


    She could only hope, after revealing her situation, that Lu Changsheng would, as previously said, spare her¡­


    ¡°Oh? The Cultivation Technique requires a contract with a Heavenly-Rank Demon Beast?¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and frowned slightly.


    He had not expected there to be such a Cultivation Technique.


    Nevertheless, he did not doubt her words.


    After all, he possessed several Peripheral Sect Level and Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques.


    Knowing that the types of Cultivation Techniques were diverse and strange. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Xu Ruyin¡¯s must be some sort of Beast Taming Cultivation Technique, related to Spiritual Beasts.


    ¡°Does it mean a contract must be made with a Heavenly-Rank Demon Beast to break through the Realm? If so, that¡¯s rather harsh.¡±


    ¡°Could it be¡­ the higher the latent potential of the contracted Spirit Beast¡¯s bloodline, the better the Dao Foundation that is condensed, the more solid the basis?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered to himself.


    He roughly guessed why Xu Ruyin hadn¡¯t broken through to Foundation Establishment and was in such a hurry to steal a Spirit Beast from his place.


    It was likely related to her advancement from Qi Refinement to Foundation Establishment.


    For a Cultivator, the Dao Foundation formed during the break from Energy Refinement to Foundation Establishment is of utmost importance!


    Once the Dao Foundation is established, unless one breaks the Foundation and starts over, it cannot be reformed or improved!


    If your Dao Foundation is inferior, so are your combat abilities and potential!


    Even if you later obtain top-tier Cultivation Techniques, the Foundation will still be affected by the quality of the Dao Foundation!


    For average Cultivators, this is not a big deal.


    For them, being able to break through to Foundation Establishment is already a blessing!


    But Xu Ruyin, who is exceptionally gifted and harbors a Mighty Soul within her, would certainly take this step very seriously, striving to do her best!

 Chapter 533: Your Grandpa Is Really Beautiful, Now Hes Mine! (2)

    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said with a smile, ¡°Let me guess, it must be the bloodline rank of the Spiritual Beasts that concerns Miss Xu¡¯s breakthrough at the Foundation Establishment stage, the quality of her Dao Foundation, and her future potential.¡±


    ¡°After all, with Miss Xu¡¯s talent and fortuitous encounters, the future holds at least Core Formation, if not Nascent Soul. How could she be content with using an Earth Grade Bloodline Spiritual Beast to condense her Dao Foundation?¡±


    ¡°Therefore, when Miss Xu sensed that I possess a Heavenly Rank Bloodline Spiritual Beast, she thought to obtain a Heavenly Rank Spirit Beast through me for her breakthrough, which is why she resorted to such thievery.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke unhurriedly, his face wearing a light smile.


    Upon hearing this, Xu Ruyin was taken aback.


    She had not expected that by merely mentioning her Cultivation Technique required a contract with a Heavenly Rank Demon Beast, Lu Changsheng would guess the general situation of her Beast Technique.


    Her lips pursed, she responded coldly, ¡°That¡¯s right, so what if it is?¡± S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°No ¡®so what,¡¯ I think it is quite reasonable and normal,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a light chuckle.


    ¡°In the Cultivation World, when faced with an opportunity, one must not miss it. One must fight and scramble for it by oneself, only by doing so can one travel far on the path of cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Miss Xu¡¯s actions are not at all improper; it is just that you encountered me, hence your current predicament.¡±


    Xu Ruyin was momentarily stunned by Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    She had not expected him to actually approve of her actions.


    A mix of indescribable emotions surged within her heart.


    ¡°If it were me, faced with such an opportunity, I would certainly think of a way to snatch it. There¡¯s no need for Miss Xu to feel embarrassed,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a chuckle, pinching Xu Ruyin¡¯s delicately beautiful cheek.


    ¡°Is that so?¡±


    At these words, Xu Ruyin¡¯s beautiful eyes revealed a trace of bewilderment.


    Indeed, the Cultivation World is such¡ªwhere the strong prey on the weak, without reasoning.


    But deep down, she still knew that this kind of behavior was inappropriate.


    However, hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words like this, she felt somewhat less guilty.


    She even thought that Lu Changsheng might not be that bad, quite understanding, and wouldn¡¯t be too harsh on her.


    Perhaps if she cooperated and behaved, he might really let her go.


    ¡°However, the principle remains, but Miss Xu, before committing such an act, you must have been prepared for the consequences, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s palm slid from her soft and tender cheek down to her slender neck, delicate collarbone, and then to the full pride beneath the golden phoenix lingerie. ????B¦¥?


    He then grasped a difficult-to-hold snowy part, letting the rich creamy white jade overflow at his fingertips.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    As Lu Changsheng¡¯s warm hand assaulted her sensitive spot, Xu Ruyin¡¯s mind went blank, her gaze somewhat scattered.


    Although she was mature in mind, she had never experienced such matters between men and women before.


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s palm had roamed her body, but as a woman, she could barely endure it.


    But now, the hand of a strange man tightly grasped her full pride, leaving her mind blank and somewhat at a loss.


    Her body, though restrained and hard to move, seemed electrified at this moment, her long beautiful legs straight as jade, the toes of her feet tensed.


    ¡°You¡­ you said if I behaved, you would let me go,¡±


    Xu Ruyin said with a tremble, lowering her beautiful eyes and enduring the shame.


    Just a moment ago, her heart had grown somewhat fond and accepting of Lu Changsheng.


    But his current actions completely disrupted her thoughts, and she could no longer converse calmly with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, I did say that as long as you behave, I will let you go, and I might even give you a Heavenly Rank Demon Beast to seek justice for your father,¡±


    ¡°But¡­ this will depend on whether Miss Xu is obedient enough,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said softly in Xu Ruyin¡¯s ear as he played with the fullness in his hand and leaned in close.


    Ling Zixiao watched Lu Changsheng¡¯s behavior, scolding him with her eyes.


    She knew Lu Changsheng was lustful but would not descend into extreme indecency.


    Nevertheless, seeing his frivolous actions, they appeared to her as smooth and natural, not at all contrived.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, just kill me!¡±


    Xu Ruyin, her body tingling, a strong sense of shame erupting from her heart, shouted loudly.


    She felt she must have been delirious to have believed that Lu Changsheng before her was considerate and trustworthy.


    ¡°Alas, why must you be like this, Miss Xu?¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed slightly and said, ¡°However, since you wish to die, I will grant your wish.¡±


    ¡°Puchi!¡±


    The next moment, Xu Ruyin saw Lu Changsheng before her suddenly turn expressionless, and with a swift motion, a Flying Sword was conjured, beheading her.


    Blood splattered, and her head rolled to the ground.


    Her own eyes reflected an unbelievable shock, staring in death.


    Her consciousness began to blur, and darkness surrounded her.


    ¡°Ruyin! Little Yin!¡±


    From within the darkness, she seemed to hear calls.


    One scene after another appeared before her.


    ¡°Grandpa, father, mother¡­ Xu Tiandu!!!¡±


    Xu Ruyin watched as the scenes unfolded before her eyes.


    She recalled when she was young and discovered to have a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root and an affinity with Pet Beasts, swearing to become the pride of her family!


    She recalled when she was young, seeing her father crippled in the family competition, and vowed to seek justice for him!


    She remembered after starting cultivation, finding an Ancient Beast Taming Charm and receiving guidance from a Nascent Soul predecessor, aspiring to Nascent Soul, vowing to become Jiang Country¡¯s number one Cultivator!


    But now, all of these turned into nothing more than fleeting dreams.


    At this moment, Xu Ruyin felt an intense desire for survival.


    She wanted to break free from the abyss of death, to live well and be the pride of her parents, her grandfather, and her family.


    To seek justice for her father, to become a Nascent Soul True Lord, and to fulfill the promise made with Hong Lian!


    However, just then.


    The Ancient Beast Taming Charm in her mind flashed with a hint of colorful light, and a cooling sensation surged into her brain.


    Crash!


    The surrounding scenes burst like bubbles, shattering into nothingness.

 Chapter 534: Your Grandpa Is Really Beautiful, Now Hes Mine! (2)

    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said with a smile, ¡°Let me guess, it must be the bloodline rank of the Spiritual Beasts that concerns Miss Xu¡¯s breakthrough at the Foundation Establishment stage, the quality of her Dao Foundation, and her future potential.¡±


    ¡°After all, with Miss Xu¡¯s talent and fortuitous encounters, the future holds at least Core Formation, if not Nascent Soul. How could she be content with using an Earth Grade Bloodline Spiritual Beast to condense her Dao Foundation?¡±


    ¡°Therefore, when Miss Xu sensed that I possess a Heavenly Rank Bloodline Spiritual Beast, she thought to obtain a Heavenly Rank Spirit Beast through me for her breakthrough, which is why she resorted to such thievery.¡± Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng spoke unhurriedly, his face wearing a light smile.


    Upon hearing this, Xu Ruyin was taken aback.


    She had not expected that by merely mentioning her Cultivation Technique required a contract with a Heavenly Rank Demon Beast, Lu Changsheng would guess the general situation of her Beast Technique.


    Her lips pursed, she responded coldly, ¡°That¡¯s right, so what if it is?¡±


    ¡°No ¡®so what,¡¯ I think it is quite reasonable and normal,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a light chuckle.


    ¡°In the Cultivation World, when faced with an opportunity, one must not miss it. One must fight and scramble for it by oneself, only by doing so can one travel far on the path of cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Miss Xu¡¯s actions are not at all improper; it is just that you encountered me, hence your current predicament.¡±


    Xu Ruyin was momentarily stunned by Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    She had not expected him to actually approve of her actions.


    A mix of indescribable emotions surged within her heart.


    ¡°If it were me, faced with such an opportunity, I would certainly think of a way to snatch it. There¡¯s no need for Miss Xu to feel embarrassed,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a chuckle, pinching Xu Ruyin¡¯s delicately beautiful cheek.


    ¡°Is that so?¡±


    At these words, Xu Ruyin¡¯s beautiful eyes revealed a trace of bewilderment.


    Indeed, the Cultivation World is such¡ªwhere the strong prey on the weak, without reasoning.


    But deep down, she still knew that this kind of behavior was inappropriate.


    However, hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words like this, she felt somewhat less guilty.


    She even thought that Lu Changsheng might not be that bad, quite understanding, and wouldn¡¯t be too harsh on her.


    Perhaps if she cooperated and behaved, he might really let her go.


    ¡°However, the principle remains, but Miss Xu, before committing such an act, you must have been prepared for the consequences, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s palm slid from her soft and tender cheek down to her slender neck, delicate collarbone, and then to the full pride beneath the golden phoenix lingerie.


    He then grasped a difficult-to-hold snowy part, letting the rich creamy white jade overflow at his fingertips.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    As Lu Changsheng¡¯s warm hand assaulted her sensitive spot, Xu Ruyin¡¯s mind went blank, her gaze somewhat scattered.


    Although she was mature in mind, she had never experienced such matters between men and women before.


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s palm had roamed her body, but as a woman, she could barely endure it.


    But now, the hand of a strange man tightly grasped her full pride, leaving her mind blank and somewhat at a loss.


    Her body, though restrained and hard to move, seemed electrified at this moment, her long beautiful legs straight as jade, the toes of her feet tensed. ????¦Â??


    ¡°You¡­ you said if I behaved, you would let me go,¡±


    Xu Ruyin said with a tremble, lowering her beautiful eyes and enduring the shame.


    Just a moment ago, her heart had grown somewhat fond and accepting of Lu Changsheng.


    But his current actions completely disrupted her thoughts, and she could no longer converse calmly with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, I did say that as long as you behave, I will let you go, and I might even give you a Heavenly Rank Demon Beast to seek justice for your father,¡±


    ¡°But¡­ this will depend on whether Miss Xu is obedient enough,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said softly in Xu Ruyin¡¯s ear as he played with the fullness in his hand and leaned in close.


    Ling Zixiao watched Lu Changsheng¡¯s behavior, scolding him with her eyes.


    She knew Lu Changsheng was lustful but would not descend into extreme indecency.


    Nevertheless, seeing his frivolous actions, they appeared to her as smooth and natural, not at all contrived.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, just kill me!¡±


    Xu Ruyin, her body tingling, a strong sense of shame erupting from her heart, shouted loudly.


    She felt she must have been delirious to have believed that Lu Changsheng before her was considerate and trustworthy.


    ¡°Alas, why must you be like this, Miss Xu?¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed slightly and said, ¡°However, since you wish to die, I will grant your wish.¡±


    ¡°Puchi!¡±


    The next moment, Xu Ruyin saw Lu Changsheng before her suddenly turn expressionless, and with a swift motion, a Flying Sword was conjured, beheading her.


    Blood splattered, and her head rolled to the ground.


    Her own eyes reflected an unbelievable shock, staring in death.


    Her consciousness began to blur, and darkness surrounded her.


    ¡°Ruyin! Little Yin!¡±


    From within the darkness, she seemed to hear calls.


    One scene after another appeared before her.


    ¡°Grandpa, father, mother¡­ Xu Tiandu!!!¡±


    Xu Ruyin watched as the scenes unfolded before her eyes.


    She recalled when she was young and discovered to have a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root and an affinity with Pet Beasts, swearing to become the pride of her family!


    She recalled when she was young, seeing her father crippled in the family competition, and vowed to seek justice for him!


    She remembered after starting cultivation, finding an Ancient Beast Taming Charm and receiving guidance from a Nascent Soul predecessor, aspiring to Nascent Soul, vowing to become Jiang Country¡¯s number one Cultivator!


    But now, all of these turned into nothing more than fleeting dreams.


    At this moment, Xu Ruyin felt an intense desire for survival.


    She wanted to break free from the abyss of death, to live well and be the pride of her parents, her grandfather, and her family.


    To seek justice for her father, to become a Nascent Soul True Lord, and to fulfill the promise made with Hong Lian!


    However, just then.


    The Ancient Beast Taming Charm in her mind flashed with a hint of colorful light, and a cooling sensation surged into her brain.


    Crash!


    The surrounding scenes burst like bubbles, shattering into nothingness.

 Chapter 535: Your Grandpa Is Truly Beautiful, Now Hes Mine! (3)

    Xu Ruyin suddenly opened her eyes and saw Lu Changsheng, who appeared noble and gentle before her.


    A chill spread through her heart, and she instantly knew that the scene she had just witnessed was an illusion.


    ¡°Hmm, you woke up so soon?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow as he looked at Xu Ruyin before him.


    He had just used a third-rank Illusion Heart Talisman on Xu Ruyin.


    He had thought that she would be lost in the illusion, experiencing the pain of life and death, various scenes.


    Waiting for her soul, vulnerabilities, and flaws to be exposed and shattered in the illusion, her spirit weak, he planned to slowly ¡®train¡¯ her at that point.


    But he had not expected Xu Ruyin to struggle free from the Illusion Heart Talisman so quickly.


    He realized that it must be the mighty soul within her causing trouble.


    Otherwise, with Xu Ruyin¡¯s peak Qi Refinement cultivation level and her spirit lost, it would have been absolutely impossible for her to break free from a third-rank Illusion Heart Talisman!


    ¡°Miss Xu, have the senior within you come out,¡± Lu Changsheng said, retracting his smile and speaking earnestly.


    Knowing the presence of a mighty soul within her, he understood that his little tricks would be of no use against Xu Ruyin.


    It would be better to have this mighty soul show themselves directly.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about,¡± Xu Ruyin said, biting her lip.


    Seeing that the senior Hong Lian had remained silent, she realized that even Hong Lian had no solution for this situation.


    Thus, she did not want to expose the senior Hong Lian prematurely.


    ¡°Does the senior really intend to just watch in silence, hiding and not showing themselves?¡±


    ¡°That really doesn¡¯t suit the demeanor of a respected elder,¡± Lu Changsheng said indifferently, looking at Xu Ruyin.


    ¡°Young lady.¡±


    A faint sigh resonated in Xu Ruyin¡¯s mind.


    She knew that at this moment, she had to meet with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Senior Hong Lian.¡±


    Xu Ruyin bit her lip tightly.


    Then she said to Lu Changsheng in a feeble voice, ¡°I am completely restrained, and Senior Hong Lian cannot show themselves.¡±


    ¡°I see,¡± Lu Changsheng said, not expecting the restraint seal of Mount Sumeru to prevent the ¡®grandfather¡¯ inside her from appearing.


    He immediately had Mount Sumeru slightly release Xu Ruyin.


    Afterward, an ancient talisman the size of two fingers, resembling neither jade nor stone and engraved with the pattern of a mystical beast, flew out from Xu Ruyin¡¯s forehead. R????§§?


    Flashes of colorful light surged from the talisman, and countless tiny red points of light appeared.


    In the empty space, they formed a faint silhouette of a woman in a luxurious red palace gown with golden edges, wearing a bejeweled crown, her face delicate and features perfect.


    Even though her figure and face were ethereal, making her seem almost unreal, her mere presence commanded a sacred and noble bearing, making her every gesture seem divine.


    ¡°Hmm? The senior is actually in this form?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Hong Lian in front of him, his eyes revealing surprise and admiration, though his expression remained calm.


    He had thought that there was an old grandfather within Xu Ruyin.


    He had not expected it to actually be a fairy goddess!


    He couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue inwardly.


    Was he fortunate enough to have stumbled upon a streak of romantic luck?


    After capturing the younger, now he had been presented with the elder.


    Your ¡®grandfather¡¯ is truly beautiful, but soon will belong to me!


    ¡°This mighty soul senior¡­ is actually a woman¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s beautiful eyes also showed a hint of surprise and disbelief.


    She had not expected the mighty soul within Xu Ruyin to be that of a woman.


    Despite her ethereal form, she hid none of her peerless elegance.


    Her eyes as picturesque as a painting, skin whiter than snow, figure slender, with an air of grace and vitality.


    Her pupils were red, and her lips very red, red like flames.


    It gave her an aura of sacred nobility and majesty, making others feel inferior and dare not defile.


    Ling Zixiao knew that this was the result of a long-cultivated prestige and poise of someone of high status.


    The senior in front of them was not only powerful, but also held no ordinary position.


    However, perhaps due to spending too much time with Lu Changsheng, she felt no sense of awe in her heart upon seeing this senior.


    In fact, she even remembered their return trip from Jiuxiao Immortal City to Qingzhu Mountain with Lu Changsheng when they ran into Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan.


    Back then, it was also a case of an elder and a younger person, but after encountering her lord husband¡­


    ¡°What would you like to discuss, Young Master Lu?¡±


    Hong Lian asked softly, her voice cool and enchanting, like the most melodious of sounds.


    She knew there was no use continuing to hide.


    Lu Changsheng had clearly confirmed her existence and was not bluffing.


    If she continued to remain hidden, Lu Changsheng might employ other methods to force her to appear, so it was better to show herself straightforwardly.


    ¡°There is nothing in particular, I was merely curious to meet the senior living within Miss Xu,¡± Lu Changsheng spoke calmly and composedly.


    If they were elsewhere, he would keep his distance from a mighty soul like Hong Lian and prepare defensive measures.


    But inside Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, with Mount Sumeru there, he felt no fear.


    Furthermore, Mount Sumeru had indicated that this soul¡¯s power was presently restrained and could not unleash its full combat potential.


    ¡°In front of Young Master Lu¡­ I cannot lay claim to any notable seniority or wisdom,¡± Hong Lian replied, unable to gauge Lu Changsheng¡¯s intentions, keeping her tone soft and graceful.


    ¡°I wonder what it would take for Young Master Lu to allow me and Miss Xu to leave?¡± she continued to inquire with a calmly composed expression.


    ¡°The senior must be aware, entering here, it is impossible for me to let you go,¡± Lu Changsheng replied with a light chuckle, ¡°However, if the senior wishes to leave this place, it¡¯s quite simple.¡±


    ¡°As the saying goes, a good bird chooses the tree it perches in, a wise minister chooses the master he serves.¡± sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°For what reason does the senior choose to remain with Miss Xu? Whatever Miss Xu can offer you, I believe I can offer the same, and even more!¡±


    ¡°Therefore, as long as the senior is willing to follow me, leaving this place will naturally be a simple matter,¡± said Lu Changsheng, a sincere expression appearing on his face.

 Chapter 536: Your Grandpa Is Truly Beautiful, Now Hes Mine! (4)

    He didn¡¯t know why the ¡®old grandpa¡¯ was following Xu Ruyin.


    But after thinking it over, it was either for the purpose of possession and resurrection, or there were some unfulfilled wishes.


    Since Xu Ruyin could do it, he naturally could do it too!


    Why not use this method to make the being his own!


    After all, the woman in the red dress was at least a Nascent Soul True Lord!


    With a Nascent Soul True Lord grandpa, he feared he could take many shortcuts on his path of cultivation.


    Moreover, to become a Nascent Soul True Lord, one¡¯s talent was undoubtedly extraordinary!


    If she became the mother of his children, the kids should turn out quite remarkable, right?


    Although the other party only had a soul, Lu Changsheng thought of the ¡®Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir¡¯ in his System Space!


    This elixir was a Fourth Rank Elixir Medicine, capable of regenerating flesh from bones and reviving a soul as long as the cultivator¡¯s spirit had not dissipated!


    He might be able to subdue this woman by using this elixir as bait.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, you¡­¡±


    When Xu Ruyin heard Lu Changsheng open his mouth to say ¡®A good bird chooses a tree to nest in, a wise minister chooses a lord to serve,¡¯ she immediately showed an annoyed expression.


    Though the words were not insulting, it was clear they implied she was not up to par.


    And for him to undermine her in front of her face was truly distressing and infuriating.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Hong Lian did not expect that as soon as Lu Changsheng spoke, he would want to subdue her.


    While Xu Ruyin was still not mature enough and had a long way to go,


    her character, Dao Heart, and perseverance were all quite commendable.


    Furthermore, since the Ancient Beast Taming Charm had chosen Xu Ruyin, who had the grace of awakening her, she could not easily abandon her and leave.


    But if she disagreed, both she and Xu Ruyin would be trapped here.


    ¡°If I agree, would Master Lu be willing to let Ruyin go?¡±


    Hong Lian¡¯s voice was ethereal and soft, very pleasant to hear.


    ¡°Senior Hong Lian!¡±


    When Xu Ruyin heard this, her eyes immediately reddened, and she cursed Lu Changsheng, ¡°Lu Changsheng, you are despicable and shameless, actually¡­¡±


    But before she could finish her sentence, Mount Sumeru restrained her speech, rendering her unable to speak.


    ¡°Miss Xu, it is said that one should aim for higher places and water flows to lower ground.¡±


    ¡°Senior Hong Lian is willing to follow me to spare you, why can¡¯t you offer her a better choice?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you think that if Senior Hong Lian follows me, she is obviously better off than with you?¡±


    ¡°Think about it, if it weren¡¯t for you trying to steal my Spiritual Beast, how could you have fallen into such a plight, bringing Senior Hong Lian into this mess with you?¡± ???????§£?s


    Lu Changsheng said calmly and indifferently to Xu Ruyin.


    Xu Ruyin¡¯s face turned ugly and her expression was furious as she listened to Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    But she was unable to say anything now.


    And apart from cursing, she didn¡¯t know what else to say.


    Just as Lu Changsheng had said, if Senior Hong Lian followed him, she would clearly be better off than with her.


    If not for her, Senior Hong Lian wouldn¡¯t have been in such a dangerous situation¡­


    At this moment, her heart was deeply wounded by Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Young lady,¡±


    Hong Lian looked at Xu Ruyin and softly comforted her.


    Then she sighed towards Lu Changsheng, ¡°Master Lu needn¡¯t say more, I am also aware of the theft of the Spiritual Beast, and I didn¡¯t stop it.¡±


    ¡°Now, Hong Lian has no other desires, only hoping that Master Lu can spare Ruyin.¡±


    Hong Lian¡¯s voice was cool and moving.


    ¡°Heh, letting her go now is naturally impossible,¡±


    ¡°But in consideration of Senior¡¯s face, as long as she obediently behaves, my previous promise will stand,¡±


    ¡°Not only will she be spared in the future, but she will also be given a Heavenly-Rank Bloodline Demon Beast to assist her revenge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile, his attitude sincere.


    Hong Lian in front of him was a Mighty Soul, who in life was at least a Nascent Soul True Monarch!


    Such status and position were enough for him to show a certain amount of respect!


    Moreover, he had never intended to kill Ruyin Xu.


    She possessed not only a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, but she was also considered someone of great fortune and destiny.


    If such a person could be groomed and subdued to become the mother of his child, it would be a great boost for the family.


    As for subduing someone, the Cultivation World had no shortage of methods, including his Lockheart Gu.


    However, he wasn¡¯t too keen on using the Lockheart Gu on Ruyin Xu. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    For one, the Gu had already reached its limit with Meng Xiaochan and Nangong Mili.


    If he added one more person to the mix, it might lead to instability.


    Moreover, men often have a soft spot for women who deeply love them,


    Even if that deep love is the result of certain methods.


    ¡°I, Lu Changsheng, never coerce anyone, nor will I use Miss Xu¡¯s life to threaten a senior.¡±


    ¡°So senior can take your time to think it over, feel free to make any demands.¡±


    ¡°As long as you are willing to sincerely follow me, I can not only help you resurrect and restore your physical body, but perhaps even help you return to your peak.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Hong Lian, his voice calm and steady as he continued to speak.


    Hong Lian did not respond.


    To tell the truth, Lu Changsheng¡¯s words seemed very sincere to her.


    Even in her view, following Lu Changsheng was not a bad choice.


    One reason was Lu Changsheng¡¯s various astonishing performances, and the presence of Heavenly-Rank Bloodline Demon Beasts and True Spirit Demon Beasts at home, which truly made her tempted to think more about it.


    She believed that Lu Changsheng was a reincarnation of a mighty being.


    Moreover, she had a favorable impression of Lu Changsheng.


    It wasn¡¯t just because of his facial appearance.


    And also, this issue was initially their own fault¡ªhers and Ruyin Xu¡¯s.


    Yet Lu Changsheng did not pressure them too harshly or do anything excessive.


    ¡°Senior need not rush to reply, you can take your time to consider.¡±


    ¡°By the way, when I mentioned resurrecting senior, it wasn¡¯t just talk, this Elixir Medicine, named ¡®Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir,¡¯ is something you should recognize.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out the Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir from the System Space.


    This Elixir Medicine was the size of a dragon¡¯s eye, presenting in black and red colors, its surface was lustrous and full, with white and black energy flowing around it, making it appear exceptionally mystical.


    ¡°Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir!¡±


    Upon seeing the Elixir Medicine in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand, Hong Lian¡¯s soul trembled, and she couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in surprise.


    Amazement that could not be concealed shone in her beautiful eyes.


    As a Nascent Soul True Lord, she naturally knew the renown of the Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir.


    This Elixir, ranked Fourth Rank, even if the Nascent Soul was shattered and life was extinct, as long as the soul had not dispersed, after ingesting the Elixir, one could regenerate flesh from bone and come back to life.


    Although her current condition was just a remnant soul with neither Nascent Soul nor a physical body,


    As long as she could find a suitable body, she could use this Elixir to resurrect herself and quickly restore her Cultivation Level.


    ¡°Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir!?¡±


    Ling Zixiao and Ruyin Xu, upon seeing the Elixir Medicine in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands, also showed surprise.


    Although they had not heard of the fame of this Elixir,


    Seeing Hong Lian¡¯s reaction, they could roughly guess the effects of the Elixir and its help in Hong Lian¡¯s resurrection.


    Both were shocked, never imagining that Lu Changsheng could produce such a rare Elixir Medicine.


    Especially Ruyin Xu.


    Reconstructing a body for Hong Lian was part of the promise she had made with her,


    But such a task, in her opinion, was still extremely far off.


    At least she had to wait until she reached Core Formation before she could even start to consider it.


    But now, Lu Changsheng casually produced an Elixir that could aid in the resurrection of Senior Hong Lian.


    This deeply shook her.


    She felt that what Lu Changsheng said made sense, people reach for higher ground and water flows to lower ground; if Senior Hong Lian chose to follow Lu Changsheng, it would clearly be a hundred times better than staying with her.


    Even¡­ If she decided to obediently comply and submit to Lu Changsheng, perhaps that was not a bad choice either.


    At this moment, not only was Hong Lian faced with a choice, but Ruyin Xu¡¯s heart was also caught in a dilemma.

 Chapter 537: The Choice of Two Women!

    ¡°Heaven Rank Demon Beast, True Spirit Level Demon Beast, Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir, Spiritual Eye Spring¡­¡±


    ¡°This is definitely not something a Foundation Establishment Cultivator could obtain!¡±


    ¡°Even a Nascent Soul Cultivator would not have such an extraordinary opportunity!¡±


    ¡°Moreover, according to what little Xu said, this person¡¯s growth experience can be described as nothing short of legendary.¡±


    ¡°Originally, he was just a son-in-law with a Lower Grade Spiritual Root from a family!¡±


    ¡°But in over twenty years, from a mere mortal, a family son-in-law, he broke through Foundation Establishment and established a familial dynasty.¡±


    ¡°If it were just that, it might be explicable, after all, the Cultivation World never lacks minor figures who rise up from opportunities!¡±


    ¡°But the combination of this person¡¯s various deeds and such extraordinary opportunities completely cannot be explained as a minor figure rising through opportunity!¡±


    ¡°Especially the way this person faced me without deference or arrogance, his words filled with confidence, such a demeanor is certainly not that of an ordinary cultivator.¡±


    Hong Lian looked at the handsome faced, slender framed Lu Changsheng before her, looking like an orchid in bloom with elegant demeanor, and remained silent, pondering in her heart.


    Originally, at the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family, through Xu Ruyin, she briefly observed and understood Lu Changsheng, she then concluded that Lu Changsheng had great fortune and secrets.


    But upon seeing the Mount Sumeru Tree King, she deeply suspected that Lu Changsheng was the reincarnation of a great power!


    Because the situation with Lu Changsheng simply could not be clearly explained by chance encounters and fortunes.


    Now, seeing the Fourth Rank Elixir Medicine ¡®Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir¡¯, she was almost certain that Lu Changsheng was a great power reincarnated for re-cultivation!


    Because other than this reason, she really couldn¡¯t think of any other explanations!


    ¡°This person is definitely a great power reincarnated for re-cultivation. Inside his body, I also sensed a terrifying presence.¡±


    ¡°This presence might just be the backup left over from his previous life, the sealed mana of cultivation within his body that, once in danger, would be released.¡±


    Hong Lian thought of the terrifying presence she sensed from Lu Changsheng, which was faint but there.


    This presence, she herself didn¡¯t know how to describe.


    She only felt it to be profoundly mysterious and exceedingly terrifying!


    ¡°However, this person¡¯s life experience, in a bit over twenty years, fathering over a hundred children and establishing a cultivation family, could it be that he really is the legendary ¡®Dragon Emperor Body¡¯, aiming to follow the path of that Saint King of Zhongzhou from the past!?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s rumored that the Saint King of Zhongzhou fathered countless progeny, imposing a monarch¡¯s hierarchy within the Cultivation World, centralizing power within a single family to draw the world¡¯s destiny upon one¡¯s self and kin!¡± ?£Á?§°B??


    ¡°But I have never heard of anyone who could reincarnate for re-cultivation and decide their own physique, especially such a legendary Taoist Body!¡±


    ¡°Could it be that he acquired a new soul to rebuild? But if that¡¯s the case, why did he waste so many years in his early life?¡±


    Hong Lian murmured to herself, continuously pondering, trying to make sense of Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation.


    But the more she thought about it, the more mysterious and unfathomable Lu Changsheng before her seemed to be, enveloped in a shroud of mist.


    ¡°However, if he truly possesses the ¡®Dragon Emperor Body¡¯¡­¡±


    Hong Lian hesitated in her thoughts, considering the effects of the Dragon Emperor Body.


    Knowing that if her suspicions were correct, and Lu Changsheng possessed the legendary Dragon Emperor Body, then following him would mean becoming akin to his wife or concubine, bearing his children.


    After all, such a matter would be considered natural and fitting for his Great Dao for the legendary ¡®Dragon Emperor Body¡¯.


    ¡°Perhaps, it is precisely for this reason that he proposed to recruit me¡­¡±


    Hong Lian paused again in her thoughts, believing that Lu Changsheng was indeed sincere in his actions, as she had suspected.


    ¡°I wish to rebuild my body, return to the peak, solve the mysteries of the past, and avenge my grievances. Relying on little Xu, the hopes are slim.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, both little Xu and I have fallen into this man¡¯s hands, escaping is not an option.¡±


    ¡°If I follow him, I may live another life, unravel the past, even if I become his wife or concubine, what of it.¡±


    As a Nascent Soul True Lord, Hong Lian wasn¡¯t too concerned whether Lu Changsheng was recruiting her because of her beauty.


    Instead, she immediately weighed the pros and cons.


    After all, her current situation didn¡¯t leave her with many choices.


    Moreover, following Lu Changsheng was a very good choice.


    Because through all these judgments, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t just any great power reincarnated for re-cultivation!


    At the very least, he was a Divinity Transformation True Monarch!


    Maybe even above the Divinity Transformation Realm!


    Following Lu Changsheng, she might not only be able to revive, return to the peak, and avenge her grievances, but also have the chance to progress further!


    And, if she guessed correctly and Lu Changsheng would, like that Saint King of Zhongzhou, establish his own familial dynasty in the future.


    Her current choice to follow him, seizing the initiative, could make her at the very least one of the Heavenly Consorts, if not the Empress! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It wasn¡¯t just Hong Lian; Xu Ruyin was also struggling inside at this moment.


    Although the Illusion Heart Talisman lasted only a moment, it had a significant impact on her psyche.


    She knew deep down that she was unwilling to die like this, unwilling to accept such a fate.


    And now, in the hands of Lu Changsheng, she probably couldn¡¯t even seek death if she wanted to.


    If not for the face of her senior, Hong Lian, Lu Changsheng in front of her might have already mistreated her in ways unimaginable.


    So she too was struggling with whether to obediently submit and become a servant or slave.


    After all, only by living is there a future!


    Submitting to Lu Changsheng would not only allow her to survive but also leave this place in the future.


    She might even gain a Heaven Rank Demon Beast to reclaim justice for her father and become the pride of the family!


    As for the price¡­ it¡¯s just a matter of being humiliated by him, bearing perhaps ten or eight children.


    Such matters, naturally, Xu Ruyin found difficult to accept, impossible to accept.


    Yet she clearly knew that she had no choice in this matter.

 Chapter 538: The Choice of Two Women! (2)

    Even if she refused, with Lu Changsheng¡¯s means, if he truly wished to do so, she feared she would have no choice but to passively accept it.


    Since that was the case, why not turn passivity into initiative, humiliation into enjoyment?


    However, even though Xu Ruyin consoled herself with such logic, her pride and self-respect nevertheless made it impossible for her to do such a thing.


    After all, not long ago, she was the cherished direct daughter of the Yu Shui Xu Family, carrying great fortune, and with a future that aspired to Nascent Soul!


    But at this moment, she was expected to serve as a slave and maidservant, which was too great a fall from grace.


    This moment gave birth to a strong regret in Xu Ruyin¡¯s heart.


    She regretted why she had to carry out such an act, coming to Bi Lake Mountain to steal Spiritual Beasts.


    If she had followed Grandfather¡¯s arrangements, by now she could have been safely making her Foundation Establishment breakthrough at home.


    After successfully establishing her foundation, she could have gone to temper herself in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    Or she could have returned to her family.


    Now the Elder Ancestor of the Beast Taming Xu Family had less than a hundred years to live, and the family was vigorously nurturing Nascent Soul Seeds!


    If she were willing to return to her family, she could certainly stand out and smooth her way to Core Formation.


    But all these, due to her pride and stubbornness, had become but a fleeting dream.


    ¡°Senior, take your time to consider,¡± she said.


    ¡°Once you¡¯ve made up your mind, feel free to let Mount Sumeru know,¡± Lu Changsheng said without urging Hong Lian to make a choice, nor demanding an immediate decision. He put away the Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir and spoke.


    He then walked towards Changsheng Hall with Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Thank you, Young Master Lu,¡± Hong Lian said, bowing slightly to Lu Changsheng.


    Although she had made up her mind to follow Lu Changsheng, she still had some words to say to Xu Ruyin.


    After all, after so many years of being together, she knew Xu Ruyin¡¯s personality very well.


    She knew that someone with a stubborn and proud nature like her would not easily obey and submit to Lu Changsheng.


    Yet, she didn¡¯t want to see Xu Ruyin humiliated, or to simply fade away like a passing fragrance.


    ¡°Senior Hong Lian, I¡¯m sorry,¡± Xu Ruyin said, biting her lip as she faced the senior before her.


    ¡°Girl,¡± Hong Lian sighed softly.


    Her ephemeral form then dissipated into numerous tiny red dots, returning to the Ancient Beast Taming Charm. She couldn¡¯t remain outside for long in her current state and needed the charm to maintain her soul body. ????§Ñ??¦Â¦¥?


    Moreover, now within the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, it wasn¡¯t good for her to converse with Xu Ruyin in such a state.


    Entering the Ancient Beast Taming Charm also allowed her to conceal her words.


    After Hong Lian entered the charm, she had it return to Xu Ruyin¡¯s sea of consciousness.


    ¡°Girl, what do you plan to do?¡± Hong Lian¡¯s voice arose, ethereal and gentle.


    ¡°Senior Hong Lian, I¡­ I don¡¯t know¡­¡± Xu Ruyin said, her entire being enveloped in confusion.


    Although she was mature beyond her years, she had never experienced any major setbacks since childhood.


    Faced with such a situation now, she truly didn¡¯t know how to cope.


    ¡°Girl, regarding Lu Changsheng, tell everything you know to me,¡± Hong Lian instructed.


    Even though she planned to follow Lu Changsheng, she basically had no understanding of him.


    The rough information she knew came from what Xu Ruyin had told her previously.


    ¡°Senior Hong Lian, I don¡¯t know much about him either¡­¡± Xu Ruyin said softly.


    She then relayed to Hong Lian all that she knew about Lu Changsheng and related matters.


    ¡­


    Inside Changsheng Hall.


    ¡°With Mount Sumeru present, Zi Xiao, feel free to speak your mind,¡± Lu Changsheng said, noticing Ling Zixiao holding her words back, aware she was concerned about Hong Lian overhearing.


    ¡°There is nothing much, I only wished to inquire about Young Master¡¯s plans for Miss Xu of the Xu Family and Senior Hong Lian,¡± Ling Zixiao said with a light smile.


    ¡°From what I see, Senior Hong Lian seems to hold a good deal of affection for Miss Xu. If Young Master wishes to tame the senior, arranging for Miss Xu might be troublesome.¡±


    Ling Zixiao had witnessed the entire event and clearly saw that Lu Changsheng wanted to tame both Hong Lian and Xu Ruyin¡ªor rather, primarily Hong Lian.


    But to tame Hong Lian, Xu Ruyin couldn¡¯t be released at the moment, which made arrangements somewhat awkward.


    ¡°Heh, we¡¯re now the fish on the chopping board, and they¡¯re the knife in our hands; initiative naturally rests with us,¡± Lu Changsheng chuckled softly and continued, ¡°This Senior Hong Lian is at least a Nascent Soul True Lord; taming her would be beneficial for both us and the family.¡±


    ¡°As for Xu Ruyin, as you, Zi Xiao, mentioned earlier, since she¡¯s come into this Cave Heaven and knows about Mount Sumeru, she can¡¯t be allowed to leave.¡±


    ¡°It happens that this Cave Heaven actually needs a maidservant. If Xu Ruyin is willing to obey, what I said earlier can certainly hold true.¡±


    ¡°But if she¡¯s unwilling to comply, there¡¯s no need to indulge her, and the same goes for Senior Hong Lian,¡± Lu Changsheng said calmly.


    While his nature was carefree and he never coerced others, the fact that both came to his Bi Lake Mountain to thieve meant his willingness to offer them a chance was already quite generous.


    If neither of them were to appreciate the gesture, he wouldn¡¯t be courteous. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°In my view, Senior Hong Lian seems already tempted, willing to follow Young Master,¡± Ling Zixiao observed.


    ¡°It¡¯s just because of Miss Xu that she¡¯s unwilling to make a decision impulsively and leave.¡±


    ¡°After all, in the Cultivation World, obligations, grudges, and karma are taken very seriously. Senior Hong Lian resides within Miss Xu and is willing to help her, likely due to some karmic entanglement.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, Young Master, for Senior Hong Lian¡¯s sake, it might be fitting to show some leniency towards Miss Xu,¡± Ling Zixiao suggested.


    While she was merely a Foundation Establishment Cultivator with limited exposure,


    she was well aware that given Lu Changsheng¡¯s status, even Core Formation and Nascent Soul Cultivators would be surprised to encounter him.

 Chapter 539: The Choice of Two Women! (3)

    Especially that ¡®Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir¡¯, it¡¯s useful for reviving others.


    In the Cultivation World, everyone strives in their practice for the sake of immortality and carefree living, to live life to the fullest with gusto.


    For a Nascent Soul True Lord who is left with only a spirit, there is probably nothing more tempting than resurrection.


    And just as Lu Changsheng said, people rise to higher positions just as water flows to lower places, following Lu Changsheng is clearly a hundred times better than following Xu Ruyin!


    ¡°Karmic debts and grudges? Okay, I understand.¡±


    ¡°Now, it¡¯s up to that Miss Xu to make her choice.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and smiled, understanding the principle, before leisurely chatting with Ling Zixiao.


    He mentioned that his Pill Furnace and Elixir Medicines were still in the process of refinement. In a little while, little Wangshu should also wake up; he needed to go and watch over her. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Go ahead, my lord, your concubine will keep watch here.¡±


    Hearing this, Ling Zixiao thought to herself that Lu Changsheng truly doted on Lu Wangshu.


    Although Lu Changsheng was kind to all the children in the family,


    she could see that he was clearly more affectionate toward certain ones.


    This couldn¡¯t but make her think of herself.


    Having been with Lu Changsheng day and night for so many years, her relationship with Lu Changsheng had long transcended the original bargain of him healing her in exchange for her being his cultivation partner and helping him build the family.


    She had already developed affection for him over time.


    So, seeing that Lu Changsheng truly liked the children, she also considered whether she should have children with Lu Changsheng.


    After all, over the years, she had come to see Bi Lake Mountain as home, feeling a sense of belonging and wanting a child for herself.


    It was only because of physical reasons that she was not suitable for pregnancy and having children at the moment.


    But now, with the treatment from Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, she estimated that another three to five years of recuperation should be enough for her body to recover.


    By then, she could consider having children with Lu Changsheng.


    Yet, seeing so many children, she sometimes wondered whether Lu Changsheng would also show the same affection and favoritism to her own children as he did to Lu Wangshu.


    Although with her as their mother, her future children would certainly not be at a disadvantage,


    she too hoped that Lu Changsheng, as their father, would show more favoritism to her children.


    ¡­


    Lu Changsheng walked out of Changsheng Hall.


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, Xu Ruyin, who was restrained in the air, revealed indescribably complex emotions in her beautiful eyes.


    Then she pursed her lips and called out to Lu Changsheng, ¡°Lu¡­ Senior Lu.¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this, looked towards Xu Ruyin and raised an eyebrow.


    He wondered if she had come to a decision?


    The next moment.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    An ancient talisman flew out from between Xu Ruyin¡¯s brows, and as the talisman emitted colorful light, numerous crimson specks appeared, taking on the form of a red lotus. ??????????


    ¡°Has Senior Hong Lian come to a decision?¡±


    Lu Changsheng faced the ethereal and peerlessly elegant figure of Hong Lian, his face breaking into a smile as refreshing as a spring breeze.


    ¡°Young Master Lu, if you wouldn¡¯t mind, Hong Lian is willing to follow you¡­¡±


    Hong Lian, with her slender and graceful figure, came before Lu Changsheng and offered a graceful curtsy.


    Even though Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation was only at the level of Foundation Establishment, since she had decided to follow him, she adjusted her mindset accordingly.


    After all, Lu Changsheng was the reincarnation of a mighty being starting anew.


    If she still maintained an air of superiority, it might displease him.


    ¡°Senior Hong Lian¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin, seeing Hong Lian behave in such a way, bit her lower lip firmly.


    In her view, one of the reasons Hong Lian was doing so was for her own sake.


    ¡°Senior Hong Lian is being too polite. Since you are willing to follow me, I, Lu, am naturally most welcoming and honored.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a radiant smile, like a genteel gentleman giving others a sense of spring¡¯s warmth.


    ¡°Young Master Lu, if you don¡¯t mind, from now on, you can call me Hong Lian. It¡¯s very inappropriate to call me ¡®senior¡¯.¡±


    Hong Lian continued to speak.


    Although she was many times older than Lu Changsheng, she naturally did not dare to act superior in front of him.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was inwardly surprised.


    He had not expected that the mighty soul and Nascent Soul predecessor before him would be so easy to talk to?


    Her attitude was almost excessively pleasant!


    But since Hong Lian said so, he naturally would not demur.


    After all, calling the future mother of his children ¡®senior¡¯ did indeed sound strange.


    Well, though it also had a kind of charm.


    ¡°Fine, since that¡¯s the case, I will call you Hong Lian from now on,¡± Lu Changsheng said, smiling and nodding. ¡°Now that you are willing to follow me, Hong Lian, you may also put forth any conditions you may have.¡±


    He had always believed in reciprocating respect; if others show respect to him, he would return it manifold.


    Since Hong Lian was so amenable, he would be likewise.


    ¡°Thank you, Young Master!¡±


    Hong Lian felt a touch of gratitude upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s straightforward approach.


    After all, although she chose to follow Lu Changsheng for the benefits, she did not wish to seem too mercenary by making immediate demands.

 Chapter 540: Hong Lians Past, The Effect of Ancient Runes!

    ¡°Hong Lian only wishes for the young master to give Ruyin a chance,¡±


    Hong Lian said with a slight sigh.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t possibly let Xu Ruyin go at this moment.


    In their recent conversation, after gaining a detailed understanding of Lu Changsheng¡¯s various actions and deeds, she also made some judgments in her heart.


    She believed that Lu Changsheng, this person, shouldn¡¯t be some reincarnated old monster from the Demon Path or Heretical Path, and that his character was relatively decent.


    Therefore, she had also done some ideological work with Xu Ruyin, preparing her mentally.


    After all, although now they were trapped in a difficult situation, life was just so¡ªseizing the opportunity could turn a predicament into an opportunity!


    And Xu Ruyin¡¯s initiative in calling out to Lu Changsheng clearly showed she had made a decision in her heart.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed upon hearing this.


    Then, with a smile that was not quite a smile, he turned to Xu Ruyin and said, ¡°Right now in my Cave Heaven, I just happen to need a servant girl. In consideration of Hong Lian, as long as she is obedient and performs well, I¡¯ll honor all my previous words and will not treat her badly.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, young master,¡±


    Hong Lian said, giving a deep bow, and did not continue to speak.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have any other conditions you wish to ask for?¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s brow arched, thinking that the Hong Lian before him was far too agreeable.


    Or rather, her attitude was unbelievably accommodating, and the process of subduing her was going too smoothly.


    Logically speaking, as a Mighty Soul and a Nascent Soul True Lord, shouldn¡¯t she be full of arrogance?


    But the Hong Lian before him showed not the slightest arrogance and even seemed somewhat humble, which made him somewhat uncomfortable.


    ¡°Hong Lian has not yet made any contributions to the young master, I dare not ask for too much.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, I believe that in the future, the young master will not treat me unfairly, just as the young master promised before¡ªto restore my body and return to the peak,¡± ???????B¨§?


    Hong Lian said in an elegant and gentle voice.


    She was dressed in a gorgeous palace gown, wearing a pearl crown, her face refined and perfect, giving off a sense of sacred nobility.


    Yet, before Lu Changsheng, she was like a servant girl, offering a great sense of accomplishment.


    ¡°Alright, Hong Lian, rest assured, once the time is right, I will restore your body,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a nod and a smile.


    In his heart, he thought, truly worthy of being a Mighty Soul.


    This attitude of maintaining a proper balance regardless of the situation made him extremely comfortable and his favorable impression soared.


    ¡°By the way, Hong Lian, at your peak, what was your cultivation level, where did you come from, and how did you end up in such a state?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    His purpose in subduing Hong Lian was mainly with the thought of making her his child¡¯s mother.


    But since she was currently in a state of soul without a physical body, she still needed to serve other purposes.


    Leaving everything else aside, just having Hong Lian with her vision and strength to instruct his children would be very good.


    At present, the cultivation of his children was primarily overseen by Lu Miaoyun and Ling Zixiao.


    Although the two of them were capable, honestly speaking, they were not that great.


    ¡°Replying to the young master, at my peak I was at the Seventh Level of Nascent Soul, from the Northern Plains Cultivation Realm, the Vermilion Bird Palace,¡±


    Hong Lian said softly, ¡°As for how I ended up in such a plight¡­¡±


    ¡°Originally, my Sect¡¯s disciples discovered a mysterious cave dwelling, suspected to be the Sect ruins of the Feathering Ice Palace from the ancient times.¡±


    ¡°I led the Sect¡¯s disciples to fully explore and attempt to solve the ruins. The Ice Divine Palace attacked us during this, and in this great battle, we accidentally broke open the ruins¡¯ restrictions.¡±


    ¡°As soon as the ruins were broken open, there were countless treasures bursting forth, which made both sides go completely insane, fighting one another.¡±


    ¡°Reflecting on it now, at that time, there was a mysterious force affecting our Mental Spirit and consciousness.¡±


    ¡°In that battle, I was gravely injured, and for some reason, I didn¡¯t think of retreating. Instead of escaping into the Great Void with my Nascent Soul, I chose to self-destruct my Nascent Soul, to die alongside the enemy.¡±


    ¡°But at the moment of my Nascent Soul¡¯s self-destruction, a mysterious power captured my soul. When I awoke, I was inside this Ancient Beast Taming Charm, awakened by the young lady Xu,¡±


    Hong Lian said without hiding anything, slowly explaining how she had fallen to such a state.


    She still couldn¡¯t figure out what had happened to her at the time.


    Not just her¡ªall the people present at the scene were severely affected, leading to such an intense and devastating battle.


    Otherwise, not just Nascent Soul True Lords,


    but even Nascent Soul Immortals, in a battle of equals, wouldn¡¯t fight to the death like that.


    After all, everyone cultivates for Changsheng.


    Once you become a Nascent Soul Immortal, you have a lifespan of five hundred years, why would you fight others to the death?


    So, she also wanted to see if Lu Changsheng, this Mighty senior, might know what was going on with her situation.


    ¡°Nascent Soul Seventh Level! Northern Plains Cultivation Realm? Vermilion Bird Palace, Feathering Ice Palace, Ice Divine Palace? Self-destruction of Nascent Soul? Woke up inside an ancient charm!¡±


    Upon hearing Hong Lian¡¯s words, Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression was filled with surprise and disbelief.


    He had not heard of the Northern Plains Cultivation Realm, nor of the three Sects.


    However, based on their names, he roughly guessed that this Northern Plains Cultivation Realm must be similar to the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm.


    As for Hong Lian¡¯s cultivation level, Nascent Soul Seventh Level, it also surprised him a little.


    Keep in mind that the number one Cultivator of Jiang Country, Li Duanxuan, was probably only at the Early Stage or Middle Stage of Nascent Soul!


    Yet the Hong Lian before him was a late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator!


    This was quite astonishing.


    But Hong Lian¡¯s experience also made him feel deeply moved.


    A late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, having gone through a battle over a secret realm¡¯s ruins to the extent of self-destructing her Nascent Soul. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This was simply outrageous¡­


    ¡°So that¡¯s why, Hong Lian senior, you have fallen into such a situation,¡±


    It was only then that Xu Ruyin beside him came to know of these matters.


    Previously, Hong Lian had not disclosed to her why she had fallen to such a state.


    ¡°Hong Lian, is this Northern Plains Cultivation Realm similar to the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm?¡±

 Chapter 541: Hong Lians Past, The Effect of Ancient Runes! (2)

    Lu Changsheng inquired curiously.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Hong Lian¡¯s heart immediately filled with surprise and doubt.


    She had not expected Lu Changsheng to be unaware of the Northern Wilderness Cultivation Realm.


    ¡°Young Master, as a reincarnated great being, how can you not know about the Five Great Cultivation Realms!?¡±


    ¡°Could it be¡­ he is not from the Five Great Cultivation Realms, but from beyond the Five Domains?¡±


    ¡°But I have never heard that beyond the Five Domains, there are other cultivation continents?¡±


    ¡°However, looking at his reaction, he seems to truly be unaware of this, and even appears very astonished by this information.¡±


    ¡°Could it be¡­.¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng looking this way, Hong Lian¡¯s thoughts raced endlessly in her mind.


    She did not continue to ponder further but spoke out to explain to Lu Changsheng, ¡°That¡¯s right, the Northern Wilderness Cultivation Realm and the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm are both part of one of the Four Great Cultivation Realms.¡±


    ¡°Besides the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm and the Northern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, there are also the Eastern Sea Cultivation Realm, the Western Desert Cultivation Realm, and the Central Continent!¡±


    Hong Lian explained this way.


    ¡°The Eastern Sea, the Western Desert, the Southern Wilderness, the Northern Wilderness, the Central Continent.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this.


    He had just realized how vast the Cultivation World actually was.


    According to what he knew, the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm alone consisted of several hundred cultivation nations. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Jiang Country was but a small corner within the entire Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm.


    And apart from the Southern Wilderness, there were four other immense cultivation realms.


    He did not continue to ask further.


    After all, he was currently at the Foundation Establishment Stage himself and had not even ventured beyond Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, making places outside the Southern Wilderness far too distant for him.


    ¡°Hong Lian, rest assured, should the opportunity arise in the future, I will help solve the mysteries of your past and avenge you,¡± Lu Changsheng spoke confidently.


    Although he was but a minor Foundation Establishment Cultivator, the system by his side gave him the confidence and assurance to say these words to a Nascent Soul Soul. ????????¨º?


    ¡°Thank you, Young Master.¡±


    Hong Lian was influenced by Lu Changsheng¡¯s calm and self-assured demeanor, momentarily startled, still pondering over Lu Changsheng¡¯s circumstances.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, it must be so. There are rumors of ancient beings transcending to breakthrough their realm, reincarnating to re-cultivate their paths amidst the mortals!¡±


    ¡°The Young Master must be aiming to follow a path similar to that ancient Saint King of the Central Continent, with all memories sealed, reducing the essence of the Dragon Emperor Physique and the Dao of the Central Continent¡¯s Saint King to instincts, his goals set for this life!¡±


    ¡°Even with the memories sealed, resembling an ordinary cultivator, this temperament and poise are clearly not something an average person could possess.¡±


    ¡°This also clarifies why he lingered so many years in the secular world before!¡±


    ¡°It must be that as the True Spirit gradually awakens, he was able to retrieve the measures prepared in the previous life, allowing him to rise steadily.¡±


    Hong Lian mulled this over in her heart, the more she thought about it, the more it seemed plausible, guessing Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation roughly.


    This brought her some joy.


    After all, serving the master was like accompanying a tiger.


    Being in the presence of an old monster reincarnated from a great being truly made her anxious.


    She feared offending him in some way, which might displease Lu Changsheng.


    But if the other had reincarnated and did not possess memories of his previous life, her interactions with him would obviously be much more relaxed.


    During this time, she could also cultivate feelings with Lu Changsheng as much as possible.


    ¡°Hong Lian, do you happen to possess any Skills? What are you proficient in?¡± Lu Changsheng suddenly inquired.


    Besides the perspective of a Nascent Soul True Lord, which could prevent the household children from deviating in their cultivation journey, he also wanted to see what else Hong Lian knew and could teach.


    ¡°Young Master, I have some understanding of Beast Taming, Formation, Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and Talisman Making,¡± Hong Lian said softly.


    ¡°Some understanding?¡± Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows, asking for details.


    ¡°A Third Rank top-tier Beast Tamer, Third-Order Superior Alchemist, Third Rank middle-grade Array Master, Third Rank lower-grade Artifact Refiner, Third Rank lower-grade Talisman Master,¡± Hong Lian stated.


    As a Nascent Soul Cultivator who had lived for a thousand years,


    apart from cultivating, she naturally spent time delving into various Skills.


    Moreover, many Skills that proved difficult for Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment Cultivators,


    were much easier for Nascent Soul Cultivators.


    Lu Changsheng: ¡°???¡±


    Well played, you got me there.


    Is this what you call ¡°some understanding¡±?


    In that moment, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel impressed, truly worthy of a Nascent Soul True Lord, to know so much!


    To have raised five skills to the third rank! Encompassing all four mainstream Cultivation arts.


    This made him curious to ask if Hong Lian, now in her soul state, was still capable of setting up arrays, refining pills, and refining artifacts.


    However, this question he planned to ask later, speaking out, ¡°Hong Lian, you¡¯re aware of my situation, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m aware of some of it.¡±


    Hong Lian nodded in response.


    ¡°Now, with so many children at home, I don¡¯t have much time to instruct them in cultivation and skills, so I want to entrust this task to you,¡± Lu Changsheng contemplated aloud.


    ¡°Hong Lian will certainly fulfill the task and teach the young masters and misses of the house well!¡±


    Hong Lian hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng to trust her so much that he would entrust such an important matter to her right from the start.


    After all, if Lu Changsheng were to follow the path of the Saint King of Central Continent, establishing a kingdom within the family, these children would be the foundation.


    The cultivation and education of these children were of utmost importance.


    If she were able to properly instruct and nurture these children, it would be a significant contribution.


    Earlier, she was still considering how she might prove her worth to Lu Changsheng.


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng entrusted such an important matter to her now relieved her.


    ¡°Good, since that¡¯s the case, the cultivation issues of the children at home will be your responsibility from now on,¡± Lu Changsheng declared.


    He planned to organize the family¡¯s Sutra Pavilion when the time came and let Hong Lian be in charge.


    Or perhaps he would allow Lu Miaoyun to come teach the children with the ancient charm.


    ¡°Yes, Young Master,¡±


    Hong Lian replied with a curtsy.


    She then spoke, ¡°Young Master, this ancient charm where my soul resides is named the Ancient Beast Taming Charm.¡±

 Chapter 542: Hong Lians Past, The Effect of Ancient Runes! (3)

    ¡°It¡¯s helpful for nurturing demon beasts. If the young master¡¯s pet beasts need cultivating, you can entrust them to me for nurturing,¡±


    ¡°However, this Ancient Beast Taming Charm is very compatible with Ruyin¡­ If possible, I hope the young master can continue to let Ruyin wear it.¡±


    Hong Lian said this.


    Upon hearing that Elder Hong Lian was still looking out for her, Xu Ruyin felt touched, and her guilt towards Hong Lian deepened.


    ¡°Ancient Beast Taming Charm? Nurturing demon beasts?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt a pause in his heart and his expression brightened with joy.


    He had just been wondering whether Hong Lian, as a top-tier, Third Rank Beast Tamer, knew how to cultivate a Cold Blue Dark Turtle, a Nine Netherhound, or a Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    Unexpectedly, Hong Lian took the initiative to mention an Ancient Beast Taming Charm that could assist in nurturing pet beasts.


    ¡°As for the matter of the Ancient Beast Taming Charm, I¡¯ll leave it to you, Hong Lian.¡±


    ¡°Could you tell me what specific effects or functions this charm has?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    Although he recognized that the charm was a treasure, he didn¡¯t actually think of carrying it on himself.


    Because he had many secrets.


    If he carried the charm, would it not mean that Hong Lian could see everything, leaving no privacy or secrets?


    After all, though Hong Lian had pledged her allegiance, he still did not trust her much and needed Mount Sumeru to keep a close watch all the time.


    ¡°Thank you, young master,¡±


    Seeing Lu Changsheng agree so readily, Hong Lian was somewhat moved.


    On one hand, she made this request hoping to protect Xu Ruyin through the charm.


    On the other hand, the charm¡¯s choice of Ruyin made her speculate that there must be some reason behind it all.


    She spoke up, ¡°Currently, the charm only has two effects: taming demon beasts and nurturing them, which is why I call it the Ancient Beast Taming Charm.¡±


    ¡°The charm likely has other secrets, like the ¡®Beast Technique¡¯ cultivation method that Miss Xu practices, which I obtained from this charm,¡±


    Hong Lian said openly, without any concealment.


    ¡°Taming demon beasts, nurturing demon beasts, Beast Technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.


    The two effects of the charm sounded simple, but he found them to be extremely powerful.


    Because most Dao Soldiers are made from demon beasts!


    This charm could tame and nurture demon beasts; it was simply a treasured item for cultivating Dao Soldiers!


    He wanted his own Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon cultivated and thus asked aloud, ¡°Hong Lian, this charm should be able to nurture Dao Soldiers, right?¡± ????¨¢??????????????


    ¡°Any Dao Soldier that is a demon beast can be nurtured, but the charm also needs to consume energy.¡±


    ¡°If nurturing too many Dao Soldiers, I might trouble the young master to provide Spirit Stones, and heavenly and earthly treasures, to replenish the charm¡¯s energy,¡±


    Hong Lian said melodiously.


    ¡°That¡¯s not a problem, as long as it can nurture, that¡¯s fine.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind the consumption of Spirit Stones or heavenly and earthly treasures.


    He laughed and said, ¡°At the moment, there is a Dao Soldier at my home that requires nurturing, and I¡¯ll trouble you with it when the time comes.¡±


    ¡°By the way, may I take a look at that ¡®Beast Technique¡¯?¡±


    Through what he knew about Xu Ruyin, he guessed that this cultivation technique involved cultivating through demon beasts.


    He currently had four pet beasts!


    Pet beasts like the Cold Blue Dark Turtle and the Nine Netherhound were rather underwhelming due to their slow growth.


    If this cultivation technique could let someone improve talent through demon beasts, he could allow his children to practice it at home.


    He could let his children use the pet beasts he obtained from system draws to practice this cultivation technique.


    ¡°Of course, you may, young master,¡±


    Hong Lian said softly.


    Then she directed the Ancient Beast Taming Charm to Lu Changsheng¡¯s forehead, where it bloomed with colorful rays of light, and a cultivation technique emerged in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    After a while.


    ¡°Beast Technique, this cultivation technique is truly profound¡­¡±


    Having briefly looked over the technique, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help feeling that it was incomparably mysterious.


    It was completely different from the few techniques he had acquired so far.


    If cultivated normally, it would be a mere common level technique.


    But this technique could evolve! sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Through contracting with spirit beasts, the technique could evolve and ascend in rank!


    And the technique would tailor itself to the type of pet beast, fitting perfectly and thus aiding in breaking through cultivation bottlenecks!


    The stronger the bloodline potential of the spirit beast, the greater the enhancement of the technique!


    For example, by forming a contract with an Earth Grade Bloodline spirit beast, this technique would then be about equivalent to a custom-tailored Peripheral Sect Level technique.


    If one could contract with a Heavenly-Rank Bloodline spirit beast, then the technique could be promoted to Orthodox Level!


    If one could contract with a True Spirit, the technique could advance even further!


    This made Lu Changsheng realize that the potential of this technique could even surpass that of Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques!


    Using it himself and contracting and refining the Mount Sumeru Tree King, he feared the technique could exceed the Orthodox Level.


    However, Lu Changsheng had no intention of cultivating this technique.


    Firstly, cultivating this technique was very difficult.


    Not only did one need to comprehend the technique itself, but also the various accompanying techniques and divine skills would require much time to fathom.


    Cultivating this technique would be far less efficient than cultivating his Seven Luminaries.


    Secondly, cultivating this technique would require investing a lot of time in nurturing demon beasts.


    Not to mention he didn¡¯t have this leisure.


    With the current state of the spirit vein at home, Mount Sumeru wouldn¡¯t be able to obtain much growth.


    So, using the Mount Sumeru Tree King for cultivation might be beneficial now, but it would become a burden later.


    Thirdly, it made more sense for the children at home to cultivate this technique, as the cost-performance ratio was obviously higher.


    Fourthly, Lu Changsheng still held some expectations for the advanced level draw techniques within the system.


    He had obtained Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques from the regular draws.


    The techniques from the advanced draws would obviously be higher than the Orthodox Level and wouldn¡¯t be weaker than this Beast Technique!


    ¡°This technique is not bad, are there any restrictions on cultivating it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng withdrew his divine sense and asked Hong Lian.


    ¡°Young Master, as long as one¡¯s comprehension is sufficient, and naturally if one has decent talent in beast taming, even better,¡± said Hong Lian.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s leave it at that for now,¡± said Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Come with me to seize the spirit weapon,¡± he said without further inquiry.


    ¡°Yes, Young Master,¡± replied Hong Lian, before his faint form dissipated, turning into red light points that returned to the Ancient Beast Taming Charm.


    The charm quietly landed in front of Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng reached out and picked up the charm.


    The material of this ancient charm was unknown.


    Unlike gold or jade, nor like stone or wood, it felt curiously soft and comfortable in his hand.


    With the charm in hand, Lu Changsheng walked out of Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven and went to his own fish farm.


    Xu Ruyin felt a sense of emptiness as she saw Lu Changsheng take away the charm and leave.


    But thinking about the attitude of the venerable Hong Lian in front of Lu Changsheng, she felt an indescribable sense of frustration and discomfort.


    It was as if one¡¯s cherished love was taken away, powerless to stop it and having to watch as that love catered and sacrificed itself for someone else. Moreover, during the process, one had to¡­


    It was like a knife twisting in her heart!

 Chapter 543: Family Heritage Enhancement, Conditions to Return to the Peak!

    ¡°Hong Lian, can these Dao Soldiers of mine, beings of the aquatic kind, be placed into the Ancient Beast Taming Charm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pointed at the Blackwater Dragon Fish and Blackwater Dragon Serpents in the fish farm and spoke aloud.


    ¡°My lord, there¡¯s no problem,¡±


    Hong Lian communicated to Lu Changsheng through divine sense.


    Subsequently, the ancient charm flew out, its colorful radiance pervading the area, collecting all twenty-one Blackwater Dragon Fish and eighteen Blackwater Dragon Serpents from the fish farm within it.


    ¡°My lord, currently, the space within the ancient charm can roughly enhance the growth rate of the Dao Soldiers by thirty percent. Should the energy be sufficient and if cultivated with full effort, the increase can reach double,¡±


    Hong Lian¡¯s voice continued to ring out.


    ¡°Thirty percent, double.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded his head.


    This rate of growth may sound ordinary, but in reality, it is quite exaggerated.


    These demon beasts, having been refined into Dao Soldiers, are already equipped with methods of cultivation, making their growth speed faster than that of ordinary demon beasts.


    On top of that, to have such an enhancement in their growth rate, it is truly astonishing.


    In other words, with full effort in nurturing them, it is estimated that in thirty to forty years, a considerable number of Dao Soldiers will be able to advance to the Second Rank.


    By then, Bai Ling would have already broken through the Foundation Establishment stage, commanding these Dao Soldiers, likely possessing the combat power to contend with Core Formation!


    However, thinking of Bai Ling¡¯s temperament, Lu Changsheng felt there must be a few among his children capable of cultivating the Black Dragon Codex, otherwise, it would be somewhat wasteful for these Dao Soldiers.


    ¡°Hong Lian, aside from Spirit Stones, what heavenly materials and earthly treasures do you need?¡±


    Lu Changsheng put away the ancient charm and asked aloud.


    He was not concerned whether Hong Lian wished to use this as a means to restore her soul and strength.


    As long as she could properly nurture his family¡¯s spiritual beasts and Dao Soldiers, and her demand for Spirit Stones was not excessive, everything was negotiable.


    After all, as long as it was within the domain of the Mount Sumeru Tree King at Bi Lake Mountain, she presumably wouldn¡¯t be able to play any tricks.


    ¡°My lord, in terms of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, mainly Monster Cores and Spiritual Medicine¡­¡±


    Hong Lian spoke and indicated that the Ancient Beast Taming Charm could absorb Monster Cores and Spiritual Medicines, transforming them into some kind of Spiritual Liquid that aids in the growth of demon beasts. ???¨¯?¨¨?


    ¡°Monster Cores, Spiritual Medicines, good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded once again, transforming into an escape light that returned to the Alchemy Room at Bi Yun Peak.


    Seeing his daughter still sleeping soundly on the couch, his eyes revealed a touch of tenderness.


    He then took out ten thousand Spirit Stones, several Monster Cores, and a pile of Spiritual Medicines from two Storage Bags.


    The spoils he had obtained from the six Robber Cultivators causing trouble in Red Leaf Valley Market had not yet been dealt with or converted into Spirit Stones.


    Because dealing with them was not only troublesome, but also he would have to sell at a lower price.


    Right now, he was not in need of money; with his family¡¯s support, he could slowly process them or gradually sell them through other channels.


    ¡°You keep these Spirit Stones and Spiritual Medicines first, and let me know if you need more later,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Hong Lian.


    ¡°Yes, my lord,¡±


    Hong Lian responded softly.


    Looking at the Pill Furnace in the center of the Alchemy Room, she felt somewhat astonished and doubtful.


    She had not expected Lu Changsheng to also be skilled in Alchemy.


    She had chatted with Xu Ruyin before and had not heard that Lu Changsheng possessed Alchemy Skills.


    Afterwards, she saw Lu Changsheng, with his movements gentle and cautious and a face full of affection, cradle Lu Wangshu in his arms.


    ¡°Rumors say that the ¡®Dragon Emperor Body¡¯ not only makes nurturing children easier, but the offspring are also likely to be born with exceptional talents¡­¡±


    As Hong Lian thought of the rumors about the Dragon Emperor Body, she had a thought.


    She had previously been with Xu Ruyin and seen Lu Wangshu.


    But at that time, she only sensed her from a distance and did not scrutinize her closely.


    Now seeing how much Lu Changsheng doted on this daughter, Hong Lian couldn¡¯t help but observe her seriously.


    ¡°This¡­ this little girl, she must possess some kind of latent Spiritual Body!¡±


    After observing for a while, Hong Lian felt a surge of astonishment as she noticed something unusual about Lu Wangshu.


    Although she couldn¡¯t determine what specific Spiritual Body Lu Wangshu possessed, she could tell she likely had some kind of Spiritual Body!


    This revelation left her extremely surprised.


    Spiritual Bodies are rare, one in a million.


    And through her conversations with Xu Ruyin, she knew that the talents of Lu Changsheng¡¯s wives and concubines were nothing noteworthy.


    In such circumstances, to have a daughter casually possessing a rare and uncommon Spiritual Body was astonishing.


    ¡°Is this the power of the Dragon Emperor Body, truly terrifying¡­¡±


    Hong Lian mumbled to herself, no longer doubting the truth of Lu Changsheng¡¯s Dragon Emperor Body.


    Yet, she couldn¡¯t help but be curious about how many of Lu Changsheng¡¯s hundred-plus children possessed exceptional talents.


    Inside the Alchemy Room, Lu Changsheng held his daughter Lu Wangshu in one arm while drawing Talismans with the other hand.


    Hong Lian watched Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman-Making Skill flow like water, and she was mildly taken aback again.


    Because she could clearly see that Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman-Making Skill was nearly at the level of Dao, absolutely proficient.


    Even though her Talisman-Making Skill was at the Third Rank, she dared not say that she could draw Second Rank Talismans as smoothly as Lu Changsheng did.


    ¡°What kind of existence was he in his previous life? His Spiritual Root Talent is merely low-grade, yet his skills and talents are so terrifying¡­¡±


    Hong Lian was inwardly astonished.


    As a Nascent Soul True Monarch, there were hardly any matters that could make her stirred on a regular basis.


    But today, everything about Lu Changsheng left her incessantly wondering and moved. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She felt as if the man before her was like a fog, the more she observed, the deeper and more unfathomable he seemed, making her, a Nascent Soul True Monarch, unable to see through him.


    As time slowly passed, the sky began to lighten.


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    Lu Wangshu woke up, bleary-eyed, and stretched languidly.


    Seeing that Lu Changsheng was still holding her, she immediately beamed and said cheerfully, ¡°Daddy, good morning!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, you¡¯re awake.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his daughter and his mood naturally improved as he gently pinched her chubby, fair cheek.


    ¡°Eh¡­ Daddy, what about alchemy, the alchemy? Why didn¡¯t you wake me up!¡±


    Lu Wangshu looked around and, remembering about the Elixir Medicines, thought that Lu Changsheng had already finished making them, pouting in a grievance.

 Chapter 544: Family Heritage Enhancement, Conditions to Return to the Peak! (2)

    ¡°The elixir medicines aren¡¯t ready yet, look, they will be ready soon.¡±


    Seeing his daughter in this state, Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed an indulgent smile.


    He then set her down and struck a series of spells towards the alchemy furnace, reactivating the sealed furnace.


    As the flames in the furnace rekindled, the spiritual mechanism of the alchemy furnace surged, and Lu Changsheng exclaimed softly, ¡°Open!¡±


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Billowing heat waves spread from the alchemy furnace, and after a moment, a stream of spiritual light flew out into Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Wow, Daddy, you¡¯re so amazing!¡±


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    By his side, Lu Wangshu, upon seeing this, immediately clapped her hands with excitement, wanting to see the elixir medicines in Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand.


    Lu Changsheng chuckled, squatted down, and handed the crystal-clear and plump Spirit Nurturing Elixirs to his daughter to see.


    ¡°It smells so good, Daddy, can I eat one?¡±


    Lu Wangshu said, unable to resist biting her finger as she looked at the elixir medicines.


    ¡°?¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced at his daughter.


    Immediately, he said, ¡°These ¡®Spirit Nurturing Elixirs¡¯ are for the turtle to eat, we can¡¯t eat them.¡±


    ¡°If you want to eat, you can only eat this candy bean.¡±


    While talking, Lu Changsheng took out an Elemental Elixir to feed to his daughter.


    But Lu Wangshu still kept eyeing the Spirit Nurturing Elixirs in his hand, wanting to taste one.


    In the end, Lu Changsheng, holding his daughter, left the alchemy room, fed a ¡®Spirit Nurturing Elixir¡¯ to the Cold Blue Dark Turtle, and told her that these candy beans were not for her to eat. Lu Wangshu then gave up the idea of tasting them.


    Looking at the Cold Blue Dark Turtle in front of him, Lu Changsheng wondered whether to apply the Ancient Beast Taming Charm for nurturing.


    But considering that his daughter would still need to feed and play with it every day, he decided against it for the time being.


    He planned to visit Ruyi Prefecture later and bring the Nine Netherhound back to nurture it with the Ancient Beast Taming Charm.


    Otherwise, more than twenty years had passed, and the Nine Netherhound was still at the late stage of First Grade; he didn¡¯t know how long it would take to break through to the Second Rank.


    ¡°Hong Lian, in your current state, are you still able to refine elixirs or cast techniques?¡±


    After handing his daughter to Qu Zhenzhen, Lu Changsheng asked Hong Lian.


    If Hong Lian was currently able to perform alchemy, artifact refining, talisman making, and array setting, it would be of great help to him and to the entire Bi Lake Mountain. R??????????¨¨????


    ¡°My lord, in my current state, my spirit is weakened, and I cannot stay away from the Ancient Beast Taming Charm for long, so I can only refine some simple elixir medicines.¡±


    ¡°If my lord¡¯s needs aren¡¯t high, I can do a bit of alchemy, artifact refining, talisman making, and array setting.¡±


    Hong Lian said so.


    ¡°Good, later I will give you the cultivation method of the spirit weapon, and from now on, you will handle this matter.¡± Lu Changsheng said, planning to entrust the nurturing of the Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon to Hong Lian.


    ¡°Yes, my lord.¡±


    Hong Lian responded.


    Back in Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xu Ruyin, who was still bound in the air with her delicate and cold features, shining supple hair, snow-white radiant skin, wearing only a fiery red dress with golden phoenix embroidery, her expression one of amusement, and said, ¡°Miss Xu, have you decided?¡±


    Xu Ruyin shuddered upon hearing this and, after a long while, said in a low voice, ¡°I¡­ I have decided.¡±


    ¡°Decided what?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows raised as he asked.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Hong Lian within the Ancient Beast Taming Charm sighed softly.


    She knew that at this juncture, it was all up to Xu Ruyin herself.


    If she could overcome this obstacle, she could turn a dire situation into an opportunity.


    If not, there was nothing Hong Lian could do to help.


    ¡°I am willing to serve Lu¡­ Master, as a slave and a maid,¡± Xu Ruyin said with clenched teeth, struggling through her words.


    The time Lu Changsheng had left with Hong Lian felt like years to her, as she was constantly battling internally.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng and Senior Hong Lian were right.


    She was indeed a captive.


    Hoping to leave this place clean and unscathed was simply not possible.


    He could easily have her if he wanted.


    What was the point of her struggling?


    So, she could only hope that he would keep his promises, which would be a considerable fortune amidst the misfortune.


    ¡°Mount Sumeru.¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched as Xu Ruyin lowered her proud head and chuckled lightly.


    In an instant, Xu Ruyin, who had been bound, fell from the air; her long, snow-white legs slightly wobbled, and she stumbled as she landed in front of Lu Changsheng, causing her chest to quiver.


    ¡°Truly pitiable. I remember when I first met Miss Xu at the Zheng Family, she had an air of elegant nobility,¡± Lu Changsheng said as he stood in front of Xu Ruyin, the two of them very close to each other, nearly brushing her delicate nose.


    He extended his hand, stroked her forehead gently, and twined a few strands of her fiery red shiny hair around his finger, saying, ¡°To transform the esteemed pearl of the Xu Family into an obedient and docile maidservant has indeed some unique allure for Lu.¡±


    ¡°¡­.¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Xu Ruyin felt a sharp pain in her heart.


    Her proud self-esteem seemed to be trampled by Lu Changsheng.


    Once upon a time, she was the esteemed pearl of the Xu Family.


    Whether it was within the family or outside, everyone was courteous to her, let alone touching her like this.


    And now, she was being played with at will by Lu Changsheng.


    She wanted to slap his hand away and reprimand him fiercely.


    But she knew that Lu Changsheng was doing this on purpose, to make her submit, so she had to endure it.


    ¡°Miss Xu, do you know the proper attitude of a maidservant?¡±


    Lu Changsheng eyed Xu Ruyin, who stood tall and graceful, with disheveled hair and a strong, defiant look in her eyes. He lifted her delicate chin teasingly and said.


    Yet, in his heart, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a dark desire that every man harbors, to pull a high-born fairy down to hell, to dominate and play with her at will.


    Although the Xu Ruyin before him did not possess the untouchable and lofty status of a fairy,


    As the pearl of the Xu Family, her status was indeed noble!


    Especially during their first meeting, she left him with a rather good impression.


    Thus, seeing her currently standing in front of him with a stubborn and humiliated expression, being toyed by him, truly had its own unique flavor.

 Chapter 545: Family Heritage Enhancement, Conditions to Return to the Peak! (3)

    However, he knew that Xu Ruyin before him still required proper training.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    In Xu Ruyin¡¯s stubborn and beautiful eyes, confusion and helplessness emerged.


    As a young lady of her family, how could she possibly know what the attitude of a maidservant was like.


    Yet, thinking of how the maids at home served her, her slender, jade-like hands clenched into fists, and she bit her lip.


    Eventually, with a trembling figure, she knelt before Lu Changsheng, bowing down, ¡°Ruyin¡­ pays her respects to the young master.¡±


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised.


    He didn¡¯t expect Xu Ruyin to adapt so quickly.


    He stroked his chin and said with a light laugh, ¡°Take off your clothes.¡±


    Xu Ruyin didn¡¯t speak; her soft and fair jade arms lifted, somewhat trembling as she undid her undergarments.


    With the undergarments falling to the floor and resting on her beautiful feet, her naked, exquisite body was fully revealed.


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, this adaptability, this change of heart, truly is extraordinary.¡±


    ¡°But even here it is fiery red¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng regarded the seductive figure of Xu Ruyin before him, clicking his tongue inwardly.


    However, even though Xu Ruyin seemed submissive, kneeling before him, there was still a trace of haughtiness and inviolability in her expression.


    Not at all like the maids in the White Jade Tower who had been trained, their eyes dull and lifeless.


    ¡°But having light in her eyes, slowly training her myself, seems more interesting.¡±


    Lu Changsheng touched his chin and said.


    Xu Ruyin, though incapable of actively flirting and serving in a charming manner, even clumsy and inexperienced in serving,


    if she were to completely submit under his training, it seemed to him that there could indeed be a different kind of interest and sense of achievement.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough, tidy yourself up. Just stand by the side, I will call you if there¡¯s anything I need,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, feeling somewhat heated at the sight of the enticing body before him, said to Xu Ruyin.


    He didn¡¯t directly pluck the tempting fruit before him.


    After all, such things are more interesting when done slowly.


    And he didn¡¯t want Xu Ruyin to change so noticeably all at once.


    After speaking, he returned the Ancient Beast Taming Charm to Xu Ruyin.


    He didn¡¯t want to go too far, it was also to give Hong Lian some respect.


    The Ancient Beast Taming Charm returned to the sea of consciousness in Xu Ruyin¡¯s forehead.


    Hong Lian said nothing, knowing that at this time, Xu Ruyin needed to be left alone quietly.


    Xu Ruyin also didn¡¯t speak, her expression wooden.


    She knew the moment she called for Lu Changsheng to stay, she could only obediently listen and cooperate.


    In fact, deep down, she didn¡¯t have the courage to resist Lu Changsheng.


    After all, even the senior Hong Lian had submitted to Lu Changsheng, her resistance would be nothing but self-inflicted suffering.


    ¡°Mmm~ My lord¡­¡±


    In the grand hall¡¯s bedroom, Ling Zixiao was suddenly embraced by Lu Changsheng and let out a soft whine through her nostrils.


    ¡­


    Three days later, Lu Changsheng returned to Ruyi Prefecture for a while and brought the Nine Netherhound back to Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°This¡­ another Heavenly-Rank Bloodline Demon Beast!¡±


    Hong Lian was shocked to see Lu Changsheng bringing back a Heavenly-Rank Bloodline Demon Beast.


    Although to her, a Nascent Soul True Lord, a Heaven-Rank beast was not exceedingly rare, it wasn¡¯t commonplace either.


    Xu Ruyin also saw the Nine Netherhound.


    This caused her to be shocked, and at the same time, to believe in Lu Changsheng¡¯s words a bit more. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, Lu Changsheng had already revealed three Heavenly-Rank Bloodline Demon Beasts and one True Spirit Level Demon Beast.


    Who knew if there were any more Heavenly-Rank Demon Beasts.


    As long as she behaved and performed well, it didn¡¯t seem like a big deal to give herself one.


    Subsequently, Lu Changsheng briefly explained the situation with Hong Lian to Lu Miaoyun.


    He stated that for the children¡¯s cultivation, they should consult with Hong Lian directly.


    On the first day of each month, they would bring the Ancient Beast Taming Charm to their children for cultivation guidance and pointers.


    At the same time, Lu Changsheng gave Hong Lian the cultivation methods of the Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon as well as all other techniques from the system. ??????????


    After all, in order to have Hong Lian give guidance in cultivation, he definitely had to pass on the techniques to her.


    Faced with this situation, Hong Lian forthwith disclosed her inheritance from Vermilion Bird Palace.


    It included two Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques, seven Peripheral Sect Level Cultivation Techniques, more than ten Exquisite Level Cultivation Methods, and the inheritance of five Third Rank Skills.


    One could say that with this contribution from Hong Lian, Lu Changsheng¡¯s family became the number one in Jiang Country regarding the foundation of cultivation techniques!


    ¡°Would this be too much?¡±


    Seeing Hong Lian disclose so many inheritances, Lu Changsheng said somewhat apologetically.


    ¡°Hong Lian is now the Young Master¡¯s person; these techniques and inheritances naturally belong to the Young Master,¡±


    Hong Lian said deferentially.


    ¡°The favor of a lady is indeed hard to accept.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt somewhat at a loss due to Hong Lian¡¯s actions.


    After all, he had promised to restore her physical body and bring her back to her peak.


    But now he hadn¡¯t done anything yet, and here Hong Lian was, starting to cultivate Demon Beast Dao Soldiers for him and teach his children.


    Moreover, she contributed so many techniques and inheritances all at once, which really made him feel a bit embarrassed.


    ¡°Hong Lian, you are now only left with your divine soul. If you want to restore your body and return to the peak, just the ¡®Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir¡¯ might not be enough, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked Hong Lian.


    ¡°Young Master, with the Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir, as long as I have a body, I will be able to merge with it and come back to life.¡±


    ¡°However, in such a state, returning to the peak would be almost hopeless. To return to the peak, I must have a suitable body that can match and accommodate my divine soul.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, my divine soul is currently weak. I can only rely on the Ancient Beast Taming Charm for nourishment, and to return to the peak and perfectly fuse with a body, my divine soul must also recover to its peak.¡±


    Hong Lian spoke, her voice tinged with bitterness.


    With the ¡®Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir,¡¯ resurrection was simple for her.


    The challenge was returning to her peak strength!


    If she randomly chose a body and took the Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir, not to mention returning to her peak, even returning to the Nascent Soul stage would be hopeless.


    ¡°A suitable body? Restoring the divine soul?¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows raised and he said, ¡°What exactly qualifies as a suitable body?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, for example, the bones of a Nascent Soul Cultivator can be used to refine an external incarnation of spiritual objects from heaven and earth, or a body shaped by some heavenly materials and treasures,¡±


    Hong Lian, knowing that Lu Changsheng was unfamiliar with these details, explained.


    ¡°The bones of a Nascent Soul Cultivator, refining an external incarnation of spiritual objects from heaven and earth, a body shaped by heavenly materials and treasures.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mouth twitched.


    He felt that, aside from relying on the system, it was nearly impossible for him to obtain these items at the moment.


    He spoke, ¡°Alright, I will keep an eye out for these things for you.¡±


    Although he wouldn¡¯t immediately resurrect Hong Lian even if he had such treasures now, he naturally couldn¡¯t speak poorly given her expression of intent.


    ¡°Thank you, Young Master.¡±


    Hong Lian¡¯s voice was soft and pleasing as she spoke.


    In addition to the matter of mentoring the children, upon seeing Ling Zixiao still setting up the ¡®Divine Wood Great Formation¡¯ by herself, Lu Changsheng promptly asked Hong Lian to assist Ling Zixiao with the formation and exchange knowledge about formations with her in their spare time.


    After all, as a Third-Rank Array Master, Hong Lian¡¯s pointers would be greatly beneficial to Ling Zixiao.

 Chapter 546: The Auction Begins, Heavenly Longevity Technique Mastered!

    Before she knew it, more than a month had passed.


    With Hong Lian present, Lu Miaoyun¡¯s guidance on her children¡¯s cultivation became much simpler.


    However, even with Hong Lian, not all of her children started cultivating top-tier Cultivation Techniques.


    Most were still cultivating Exquisite Level Cultivation Techniques, and even Advanced Level ones.


    For the majority, unless one had an exceptional talent and a perfect affinity, forcibly cultivating Peripheral Sect Level or even Orthodox Level top-tier Cultivation Techniques would yield minimal progress, despite succeeding in the initial stages, due to its inefficiency and unworthiness.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng had no particular arrangements for Xu Ruyin.


    ...


    He simply let her serve like a maid, carrying tea and water, massaging and bathing, and occasionally teasing her to add some joy to the mundane days.


    Since the auction at Red Leaf Valley Market was approaching.


    On this day, Lu Changsheng, accompanied by his wife Lu Miaohuan and Qu Zhenzhen, his children Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Xianzhi, Lu Quanzhen, Lu Qingsong, Lu Wangshu, and others, arrived at Red Leaf Valley Market to attend the auction.


    Because of the fame of Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, coupled with nearly half a year¡¯s build-up by the marketplace, Red Leaf Valley Market had attracted a great number of cultivators, making it much livelier.


    ¡°You guys go have a look around on your own,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Lu Ping¡¯an and his siblings as he held onto his daughter Lu Wangshu.


    Bi Lake Mountain had been in a semi-closed state for over three years, and the children had not left during that time.


    Now that they rarely went out, he naturally let them roam freely. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Furthermore, with no movement from Xiahou Wuwo in over three years, Lu Changsheng also planned to lift the semi-closed state of the mountain, allowing some of his children to go out.


    After all, if Xiahou Wuwo did not appear, he couldn¡¯t keep his children confined to the Family forever.


    Many of the Family¡¯s businesses gradually needed the children to start managing them.


    Moreover, in the past few years, through the collection of Talisman Making materials, he had nurtured over a dozen rare Third Rank Spirit Talismans by using the Talisman Nurturing Method.


    When the time came, he could implant Life-saving Talismans into some of his children who were going out.


    ¡°Yes, Father!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Father!¡±


    The siblings replied to Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Xianzhi and Lu Ruyi, who had lived in Red Leaf Valley Marketplace for a while in the early years, introduced the marketplace to their older brother, younger brother, and sisters. ?????¨§?


    Lu Changsheng strolled through the market with his wives, checking on the businesses owned by his family.


    At that moment, walking through the marketplace, he encountered countless cultivators who showed him respect, admiration, envy, and infatuation.


    Many young girls and female cultivators¡¯ eyes seemed to glisten with water as they glanced at Lu Changsheng.


    If he were willing at that moment, he could probably just signal, and many female cultivators would eagerly offer to become his concubines.


    This was not because his charm had increased.


    He had always contained the charm that emanated from him at all times.


    But as his fame and status grew, so did his charm rise to a whole new level.


    Lu Changsheng arrived at Peace Talisman Hall.


    Under Gao He¡¯s management and Lu Changsheng¡¯s reputation, Peace Talisman Hall had become the number one Spirit Talisman shop in Red Leaf Valley Market.


    ¡°Old Gao, you¡¯ve worked hard these years. If you¡¯re thinking of retiring, you can come to Bi Lake Mountain,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as he saw his old friend Gao He.


    The two knew each other for more than two decades. Gao He, now in his sixties, looked quite elderly with grey hair and numerous wrinkles.


    His once full face was now thinner, but the traces of his former robustness remained visible.


    ¡°Thank you for the kind offer, boss,¡±


    Gao He replied respectfully, looking at the eternally youthful, outstanding man in a blue robe before him.


    He rarely saw Lu Changsheng these years.


    But with every meeting, as he himself grew older and saw the forever young Lu Changsheng, he couldn¡¯t help but be filled with emotion.


    Who could have imagined that the son-in-law of the Lu Family, with whom he once bragged and discussed the Talisman Path, would now become a patriarch of a territory?


    After briefly discussing the shop¡¯s situation, Lu Changsheng left with his wives and concubines.


    Upon seeing Lu Miaoge, Lu Changsheng asked, ¡°Sister Miaoge, how is the collection of materials for your Water of Virtue Container and the Taichi Talisman going?¡±


    ¡°The materials for the Water of Virtue Container have been gathered; the Taichi Talisman is still missing two components,¡±


    Lu Miaoge responded softly.


    However, she would still need an Artifact Refiner to craft her Life-bound Spiritual Artifact.


    ¡°After the auction is over, I will craft it for you,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said.


    Because of the Cultivation Technique inheritance from the system, he had mastered crafting the Life-bound Spiritual Artifact related to the Water of Virtue Technique.


    He could help Lu Miaoge craft the embryo of the Spiritual Artifact.


    ¡°Okay~¡±


    Lu Miaoge, somewhat astonished, still chose to trust Lu Changsheng and nodded in agreement.


    ¡­


    Five days later, the auction officially began.


    Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family, and many powerful families from the surrounding area, along with a good number of Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivators, came to Red Leaf Valley Market to join the auction.


    Because the auction had been hyped up for so long, several major families brought out many valuable items.


    Lu Changsheng also took out some Second Rank Talismans as finale items.


    ¡°Greetings to Lu Mountain Lord! Madam Lu!¡±


    ¡°Daoist Zhao, Daoist Lin, Daoist Li, Daoist Xiao¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng, with his wife and holding his daughter Lu Wangshu, greeted and made small talk with the Foundation Establishment Ancestors from other family powers.


    During this time, he spotted Xu Renguang.


    The man¡¯s expression carried a trace of worry.


    Through casual conversation, Lu Changsheng learned that Xu Renguang was troubled because his granddaughter Xu Ruyin had run away from home, which gave Lu Changsheng a peculiar feeling.


    After all, his granddaughter Xu Ruyin was currently acting as a maid in his own home.


    ¡°Thank you all, esteemed seniors and friends, for joining us. I¡¯m Lu Quanzhen (Bai Yujun), honored to host the auction today¡­ I wish everyone can obtain what they wish for¡­¡±


    After the audience nearly filled the venue, a man and a woman stepped onto the stage of the auction.


    The man was about twenty years old, wearing an elegant blue brocaded robe, with refined and handsome features, and long, deep eyes.

 Chapter 547: The Auction Begins, Heavenly Longevity Technique Mastered! (2)

    The girl was around eighteen or nineteen years old, clad in a white, gorgeous dress, with a slender figure and a sweet, pretty face.


    Now the Lu Family of Blue Lake Mountain was nearly leading the four great families, which was why the auction was hosted by people dispatched by Lu Changsheng.


    Hence, Lu Changsheng picked among his children and had his son Lu Quanzhen oversee it.


    As for Bai Yujun, she was a daughter of the Bai Family from Hundred Birds Lake.


    Lu Changsheng felt it somewhat improper for his family to have full control over the entire process.


    By having the Bai Family arrange for someone to appear, it would just so happen to make a paired set with one male and one female.


    ...


    ¡°Husband, this young lady looks quite a match for Quanzhen.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen, standing nearby, saw her son with the Bai family girl on stage, and excitement flashed across her face.


    She had always been urging her son, Lu Quanzhen, to marry.


    But her son avoided her every day, which led her to try matchmaking whenever she saw him near any girl.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not wish to get involved in this topic.


    Because if he responded to Qu Zhenzhen even briefly, she would surely act coquettishly and have him go and work on Lu Quanzhen¡¯s mindset.


    Caught between being both a husband and a father, he found himself in a difficult position.


    ¡°Mom, brother really doesn¡¯t want to get married. If you say something, he will just avoid you even more, and it¡¯s still early.¡±


    Lu Caizhen put an arm around her mother¡¯s and spoke in defense of her brother.


    After all, Lu Quanzhen was somewhat stern on normal days, but he was extremely caring towards his younger brothers and sisters.


    ¡°What do you mean it¡¯s early? Your Yun brother is a year younger than Quanzhen, and he already has three children!¡±


    ¡°And you¡¯re not young anymore either, you can¡¯t be like your brother.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen said somewhat grievously.


    Hearing this, Lu Caizhen¡¯s head shrank, and she immediately went quiet, fearing the fire might be drawn to herself.


    Sisters Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan nearby both smiled at this scene.


    Watching Lu Quanzhen hosting the auction on stage brought Lu Miaohuan to think of her eldest son, Lu Qingshan.


    Compared to her somewhat more honest younger son, Lu Qingsong, she favored the normally mischievous Lu Qingshan more.


    After all, her son might be naughty, but he brought joy to their daily lives, often cheerfully brightening up his mother¡¯s mood.


    Moreover, she hadn¡¯t seen this son for nearly five years.


    ¡°Hm, Huanhuan, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, with his keen perception, noticed that his wife, Lu Miaohuan, suddenly seemed a bit downcast.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan came back to her senses and spoke softly.


    Even though she longed to visit her son at the Jinyang Sect in Yue Country, she knew the current family circumstances prevented Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge from leaving. ????¨¤?o?B?? S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng held her delicate and fair hand without uttering a word.


    Knowing that Lu Miaohuan missed her son Lu Qingshan.


    Over the years, Lu Miaohuan often found herself thinking of this son.


    ¡°The first item for auction, ¡®War Beast Puppet,¡¯ crafted by our Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, is a First Grade top-quality item, capable of offense and defense, with excellent speed, and inscribed with several techniques¡­.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Quanzhen had started to introduce the first item up for auction.


    This was a puppet crafted by the Blue Lake Mountain Puppet Workshop.


    However, it couldn¡¯t yet be mass-produced, so it was being used for promotional purposes, to build a reputation.


    ¡°Quanzhen is doing quite well, his management of his first auction is orderly and composed.¡±


    Lu Miaoge voiced her praise.


    ¡°Quanzhen indeed handles this aspect very well, I was planning to have Xianzhi take charge, but in such occasions, his personality makes him too rigid and prone to stage fright.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, reclining on a soft chair, nodded in agreement.


    Qu Zhenzhen, as a mother, beamed with happiness when she heard her son being praised.


    Besides not listening to her teachings, in other aspects, her son indeed gave her peace of mind, which made her proud.


    Especially the way he treated his younger brothers and sisters regularly reminded her of her own elder brother, Qu Changge.


    Time passed bit by bit; the auction was divided into three sessions and lasted three days before concluding, and the scale was anything but small.


    But the Red Leaf Valley Market was, after all, just an auction held by a few Foundation Establishment families, so the grade of the auction items was limited.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t think it was appropriate to offer too rare items.


    For example, the treasure map he prepared for auction. After some deliberation, he decided against auctioning it.


    Otherwise, he only needed to produce a single Foundation Establishment Elixir and start advertising the treasure maps, and the auction might have been ten times busier.


    After the auction ended, Lu Changsheng and the other three families had already negotiated to open some beneficial regulations for the Market, trying their best to retain some of the traffic.


    Also, after the auction, Lu Changsheng and the ancestral figures of other families, as well as Loose Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment level, held a trade meeting.


    Even though he didn¡¯t find what he wanted, he managed to gather the two materials needed for Lu Miaoge to refine her Life-bound Spiritual Artifact, the Taichi Talisman.


    ¡°Father-in-law, how is the situation with the Foundation Establishment at home progressing?¡±


    Upon seeing Lu Yuanding, Lu Changsheng asked about the Foundation Establishment at Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°The family recently spent a significant sum to purchase a ¡®Earth Fire Essence.¡¯


    ¡°Mu Ping has a fire spiritual root and switched to practicing the Green Wood Solar Flame Technique, so this Earth Fire Essence suits him well.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, Miao Feng, due to past events, is also considering making concessions, planning to go out and try his luck on his own.¡±


    Lu Yuanding said with a slight sigh.


    He too was quite troubled about the Foundation Establishment for these two individuals.


    Lu Miao Feng had a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root and had already attempted Foundation Establishment once, making his odds of breaking through considerably higher.


    But due to his previous Foundation Establishment failure, Lu Miao Feng might encounter a Heart Demon, feel excessive pressure, fear another failure, and disappoint the family expectations.


    Compared to Lu Miao Feng, Lu Muping was only forty years old and even younger.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, without interjecting further.


    Since the chances of both individuals breaking through to Foundation Establishment were closely matched, Qingzhu Mountain was more concerned about the situation than he was.

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    With the auction fully concluded, Lu Changsheng also prepared to return to Bi Lake Mountain with his wife and children.


    ¡°Father¡­¡±


    At this time, Lu Quanzhen expressed to Lu Changsheng that he wished to leave home to gain experience and venture out into the world.


    ¡°To go out and gain experience?¡±


    Lu Changsheng frowned slightly upon hearing this.


    He had long known that this son of his harbored a desire to travel and adventure.


    ...


    If it weren¡¯t for the establishment of Bi Lake Mountain and being called back home by himself, he probably would have gone out long ago.


    ¡°Wait until you break through to the Sixth Level Energy Refinement.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son in front of him, speaking after a slight pause.


    He could understand his children wanting to leave home for experience, not willing to settle within the family.


    After all, most members of big families were clear about one thing¡ªif they settled within the family, without venturing out for experience, it was highly unlikely to achieve Foundation Establishment in their lifetimes unless they had exceptional talent.


    Even though the conditions at Bi Lake Mountain were far superior to those of Qingzhu Mountain, Hundred Birds Lake, Wugong Ridge, and even the Yu Shui Xu Family and other family powers, they still couldn¡¯t train many of their children to achieve Foundation Establishment.


    At most, they could train them up to the Energy Refinement Late Stage; to establish a foundation would still be up to them.


    And Lu Quanzhen obviously saw this point.


    He knew his own Spiritual Root was not good, just an Eighth Grade Spiritual Root, so he had planned his life¡¯s path early on.


    However, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, a Cultivation Level at the Fifth Level Energy Refinement was still a bit too low.


    When he reached the Sixth Level, if his son still wanted to go out, he would give him a Life-saving Spirit Talisman.


    ¡°Many thanks, Father!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Quanzhen immediately responded with respect.


    He knew that if his father agreed to it, then the matter was settled.


    ¡°Use this time to prepare your mother mentally, don¡¯t just run off without saying a word.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as he patted his son¡¯s shoulder.


    The fledgling eagle must spread its wings; if this son did not have his own opinions and the desire to venture out, in his heart, he would have actually been inclined to hand over the position of Family Head to him. ????¦¡??B?S


    Given the personalities of Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Xianzhi, and Lu Yun, they did not quite suit the role of Bi Lake Mountain Family Head.


    ¡°Father, you know that if I tell Mother, she definitely won¡¯t agree, so I can only trouble you with this.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, with a handsome face, showed a helpless and bitter smile.


    ¡°Sigh, just be a bit more accommodating to your mother, that¡¯s all, don¡¯t constantly avoid her. The more you avoid her, the more she¡¯ll worry. If it really comes to it, just tell her that on this trip to gain experience, you¡¯ll also keep an eye out for a woman you love.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head as he spoke.


    He too had often been troubled by Qu Zhenzhen urging Lu Quanzhen to get married.


    ¡°Yes, I understand, Father.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen smiled, making the corners of his eyes seem more elongated. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    His facial features were similar to Lu Changsheng¡¯s by seventy percent, but his eyebrows and eyes were inherited from his mother, especially when he smiled.


    ¡­


    After returning to Bi Lake Mountain with his wives and children, Lu Changsheng briefly dealt with some family affairs and his children¡¯s situations before returning to Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°My lord.¡±


    Xu Ruyin, in a flaring red dress with a fine and stunning face, immediately greeted Lu Changsheng with great respect upon seeing him.


    ¡°Mhm, I encountered your grandfather at the auction; he¡¯s very worried about your situation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a light smile.


    ¡°Grandfather¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin¡¯s delicate body trembled violently when she heard this.


    Having been in Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven for so long, what concerned her the most was the situation back home.


    She said with downcast eyes, ¡°Thank you, my lord, for informing me.¡±


    ¡°When you left home, did you say anything about when you would return?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s voice was gentle as he wrapped his arms around her slender, snake-like waist and drew her into his embrace, asking softly.


    The action and his concerned tone made Xu Ruyin¡¯s heart tremble.


    If it wasn¡¯t for knowing another side of Lu Changsheng, she would have found herself unable to resist falling for him in such close quarters.


    Sometimes, she even wondered if the outcome would be different if she hadn¡¯t resorted to stealing and instead had chosen to marry Lu Changsheng proactively.


    ¡°Nothing¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin tensed slightly, her delicate body leaning obediently against Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest, letting his strong arms enfold her.


    She knew that to win Lu Changsheng¡¯s favor, she had to appear docile and obedient in front of him.


    ¡°You have a life token, a soul lamp, and such items at home, don¡¯t you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng sat down on a bamboo chair nearby, embracing her graceful figure and twirling a strand of her fiery red, crystal-clear hair between two fingers.


    The silky-smooth texture of Xu Ruyin¡¯s hair was very comforting to touch, something he often played with.


    Moreover, over the course of more than a month under his tutelage, she had gradually begun to nuzzle his palm on her own initiative, like a docile kitten, giving him an intense sense of achievement.


    It could only be said that bullying women was also in a man¡¯s nature.


    ¡°Yes¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin murmured softly.


    Despite the humiliation and the control over her movements now, she sadly found herself gradually becoming accustomed to it.


    ¡°Since you have a life token and a soul lamp, your family won¡¯t worry.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly.


    After teasing Xu Ruyin for a while, he entered the Changsheng Hall¡¯s cave dwelling and began to craft a Spiritual Artifact embryo for Lu Miaoge.


    ¡­


    Time flew, and in the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.


    On this day, as usual, Lu Miaoyun came to the back mountain of the Lingxiu Cliff.


    She took out the Formation Command given to her by Ling Zixiao, stepped into the formation, and looked at the Luminous Treasure Tree before her.


    ¡°Heavenly Longevity Technique, refine!¡±


    Lu Miaoyun sat cross-legged in front of the Luminous Treasure Tree, her hands forming seals, using her internal Spiritual Power to refine the Luminous Treasure Tree in front of her.


    To say it was refining was actually more akin to merging.


    Because after more than a year of refinement, she had already established a connection with the Luminous Treasure Tree, the two almost becoming one.


    She could even vaguely sense the emotions of the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    Now the task was to completely refine the Luminous Treasure Tree, making it her Life-bound Spiritual Root, merging completely with her.


    As she refined the Luminous Treasure Tree, a surge of Qi from the tree rushed into Lu Miaoyun¡¯s body.


    ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s this?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun suddenly felt her Spiritual Power uncontrollably pouring out of her, being devoured by the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    In the past, it was always her nourishing the Luminous Treasure Tree with her Spiritual Power.


    But this time, the Luminous Treasure Tree actively devoured her Spiritual Power, causing her complexion to turn pale.


    Lu Miaoyun, realizing something, immediately took out several Spirit Stones from her Storage Bag to recover her Spiritual Power.


    At the same time, she poured out a bottle of Spiritual Liquid for the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    ¡°Buzz¡ª¡±


    Just as Lu Miaoyun¡¯s Spiritual Power was nearly drained by the Luminous Treasure Tree, a mysterious and subtle vibration surged into her heart, making her whole person feel light and clear.


    ¡°Whoo, whoo, whoo!¡±


    A torrent of Spiritual Mechanism emerged from the Luminous Treasure Tree, enveloping Lu Miaoyun completely, beckoning countless nature¡¯s spiritual energies to roll towards her and enter her body.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    In an instant, Lu Miaoyun¡¯s body shook violently, and a breeze swept around her.


    The bottleneck she had faced for years, from the Sixth Level Energy Refinement to the Seventh Level Energy Refinement, was broken in that moment.


    But it didn¡¯t stop there; a rich essence of plants and trees, the Origin Source from the Luminous Treasure Tree, continued to pour into her body.

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    Atop Bi Yun Peak.


    Ling Zixiao was with Xu Ruyin, arranging the ¡°Divine Wood Great Formation.¡±


    Sensing the spiritual energy of Lingcui Cliff and the operation of the formation, her expression became slightly focused.


    She immediately stopped setting up the formation and flew towards Lingcui Cliff to check the situation.


    ¡°Is this, the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, successful?¡±


    After Ling Zixiao arrived at the back mountain of Lingcui Cliff, she saw Lu Miaoyun and the Luminous Treasure Tree enveloped in a mist of spiritual mechanisms, seemingly as one entity.


    ...


    Although she had seen the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique before, she did not know the specific effects of its refinement.


    Moreover, since this cultivation technique involved refining different ¡°nature¡¯s spirit plants¡± into one¡¯s Life-bound Spiritual Root, results could vary significantly.


    She immediately took out a Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman to have Lu Changsheng come over and take a look. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Changsheng Hall, in the retreat cave dwelling.


    ¡°The Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique has succeeded?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was in the process of refining a Spiritual Artifact embryo when he received Ling Zixiao¡¯s message. He immediately got up, left Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, and came to Lingcui Cliff.


    There he saw Lu Miaoyun sitting cross-legged, inhaling and exhaling the surrounding spiritual energy of nature.


    At this moment, she and the Luminous Treasure Tree¡¯s mechanisms were merged, indistinguishable from each other.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, gather spiritual energy,¡± Lu Changsheng said directly to Ling Zixiao, instructing her to converge the surrounding spiritual energy towards Lingcui Cliff.


    He also took out several Middle Grade Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag, crushing them to release the rich spiritual energy within.


    He could tell that Lu Miaoyun was likely in the process of refining the Luminous Treasure Tree into her Life-bound Spiritual Root.


    However, because the growth grade of the Spirit Plant was quite high and Lu Miaoyun¡¯s cultivation level was too low, she received nourishment from the spirit tree, causing a breakthrough in her cultivation level.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Ling Zixiao nodded, took out an Array Plate, pinched a spell, and drew the spiritual energy from all around Lingcui Cliff towards them.


    ¡°Hoo hoo hoo¡ª¡±


    As the spiritual energy of nature entered her body, Lu Miaoyun¡¯s cultivation level, after breaking through the Seventh Level Energy Refinement, climbed step by step.


    After about half a day, her cultivation level broke through from the Seventh Level Energy Refinement to the Eighth Level Energy Refinement.


    ¡°Could Miaoyun possibly be going for a direct breakthrough to Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked at the situation unfolding before her and said with a light smile.


    ¡°Likely not, judging from this turbulence, it¡¯s not enough for a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment,¡± Lu Changsheng shook his head and said.


    The current activity, although not minor, was still far from the level required for a Foundation Establishment breakthrough. It was simply not comparable. ????§£¦¥????


    Another day passed, and Lu Miaoyun¡¯s cultivation level broke through from the Eighth Level Energy Refinement to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement.


    After breaking through to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement, the spiritual mechanisms emanating from the Luminous Treasure Tree and the spiritual energy of nature continued, but the movements gradually diminished.


    ¡°Husband, Sister Zi Xiao,¡±


    A day later, Lu Miaoyun opened her eyes and, filled with joy, looked at Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao before her.


    Her face appeared much younger at this moment, and she exuded vitality from head to toe, giving a sense of vibrancy.


    ¡°Congratulations to my Miaoyun on mastering the ¡®Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique,¡¯ a promising future on the path of immortality.¡±


    A smile spread across Lu Changsheng¡¯s face as he congratulated his wife.


    Usually, Lu Miaoyun and others would be the ones offering congratulations to her; it was rare for her to congratulate her wife.


    ¡°Congratulations, Miaoyun!¡±


    Ling Zixiao also said with a beaming smile while taking a closer look at Lu Miaoyun¡¯s condition.


    When Lu Miaoge had her Foundation Establishment breakthrough, both her appearance and temperament underwent a dramatic change, as if she was reborn.


    Lu Miaoyun was no exception at this moment.


    Not only did she look much younger, but she also seemed like a precious tree of verdant greenery, making the air around her feel all the fresher.


    ¡°Thank you, husband, and thank you, Sister Zi Xiao. If it weren¡¯t for my husband and Sister Zi Xiao, how could I have perfected this technique.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said this while looking at Lu Changsheng, her eyes filled with tenderness and affection.


    Without Lu Changsheng, she would have found it difficult to cultivate to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement in her lifetime.


    But now, under Lu Changsheng¡¯s arrangement, she cultivated the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, refining the Luminous Treasure Tree into her Life-bound Spiritual Root, and directly breaking through to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement.


    Moreover, she could clearly sense that she and the Luminous Treasure Tree were perfectly integrated.


    With the passage of time and the changing of seasons, as the Luminous Treasure Tree grew, the origin of plants and trees would continuously enter her body, as if she herself were cultivating.


    Now, Foundation Establishment was only a matter of time for her!


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, after you practiced this technique, do you feel any changes?¡± Lu Changsheng asked Lu Miaoyun.


    The Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique was the only top-tier technique in the family that was learned from outside, so his understanding of it was limited.


    ¡°I feel like I¡¯ve formed a profound connection with the Luminous Treasure Tree, merging into one entity, and able to slightly control the tree,¡± she replied.


    ¡°However, once I move away from the tree, the connection between us gradually weakens, and eventually breaks, resulting in the failure of the technique,¡± she continued.


    ¡°Moreover, the spiritual power inside me has transformed from the original Green Wood Art, now completely into the botanical force of the ¡®Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique¡¯¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoyun began to describe her current state, indicating that after perfecting the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, her lifespan had noticeably increased.


    However, due to the conversion of her spiritual power into the botanical force of the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, her spiritual strength had weakened considerably, primarily geared towards nurturing.


    It was difficult to increase her Cultivation Realm through Elixir Medicines; it could only be gradually raised through the growth of the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    The advantage of this spiritual power was its ability to preserve her looks, beautify, and nourish both her physical body and soul.


    Even as she aged, her body would remain vigorous and her condition would not significantly decline.


    Additionally, she gained insight into how to cultivate the Luminous Treasure Tree so that it would grow as quickly as possible.


    And she could spend her Origin Source to make the Luminous Treasure Tree quickly condense the ¡®Luminous Sweet Dew,¡¯ without having to wait for the thirty-year growth cycle.


    ¡°It¡¯s good that there are no side effects,¡± Lu Changsheng remarked.


    ¡°As for the ¡®Luminous Sweet Dew,¡¯ if you have time, Yun¡¯er, you could try to accelerate its formation and see how effective it is.

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    Lu Changsheng smiled as he spoke.


    The only thing he was worried about was the Heavenly Longevity Technique¡ªbesides the few issues mentioned above, there might be other side effects.


    ¡°Okay~¡±


    Lu Miaoyun nodded gently in agreement.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, to celebrate Yun¡¯er¡¯s successful cultivation of the Heavenly Longevity Technique, we should celebrate properly!¡±


    ...


    Lu Changsheng stepped forward, took his wife¡¯s hand, and laughed.


    Then he returned to Bi Yun Peak and instructed a family banquet to be held in celebration of Lu Miaoyun.


    Although the wives and children at home didn¡¯t know what was happening, many sensed the earlier situation at Lingcui Cliff.


    Seeing the changes in Lu Miaoyun¡¯s appearance and temperament, everyone guessed and congratulated her aloud.


    Lu Miaohuan and Qu Zhenzhen were aware of the situation concerning the Heavenly Longevity Technique.


    Seeing the changes in Lu Miaoyun¡¯s appearance and temperament, a touch of envy inevitably showed deep in their eyes.


    Although they didn¡¯t have much desire to pursue Foundation Establishment, as women, they all had a love for beauty.


    Moreover, the effects described by the Heavenly Longevity Technique were tantalizing¡ªthe notion of automatic cultivation was undoubtedly tempting.


    Lu Changsheng keenly sensed this, sighing slightly in his heart.


    Now, if anyone in the family wanted to continue practicing the Heavenly Longevity Technique, new Spirit Plants were needed from heaven and earth, and the Spirit Vein under Bi Shui Lake had to advance to Second Rank; otherwise, it would be difficult to afford the consumption.


    ¡°The parasitic Spirit Plants nurtured by Mount Sumeru should be able to grow directly from Mount Sumeru, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered.


    However, nurturing a parasitic Spirit Plant would consume a large amount of Mount Sumeru¡¯s vitality, something he was reluctant to do for the time being.


    ¡­


    Late at night.


    Afterwards!


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng hugged the plump and fair-skinned Lu Miaoyun, covered in glistening sweat, a hint of astonishment in his eyes.


    He found that after dual cultivating with Lu Miaoyun, his clarity of mind and vision slightly improved.


    Although the sensation was weak and hard to detect, this wasn¡¯t their first time dual cultivating, so he was particularly sensitive to it.


    It made him think of the effects of the Luminous Sweet Dew condensed by the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    Applying the Luminous Sweet Dew on the eyes could sharpen one¡¯s vision, enhancing spiritual eye-related Techniques and Divine Skills.


    ¡°Husband, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun lazily lay in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, her bewitching eyes soft, her cheeks flushed, and she asked in a gentle voice.


    ¡°Just now, I felt as if I experienced a slight improvement in mental clarity and vision¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng said softly.


    Then he pinned his wife beneath him again, ready to repeat the process several times, to determine if it was an illusion.


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    Accompanied by soft moans, after several rounds of exertion, Lu Changsheng was sure it was not an illusion.


    Indeed, after dual cultivating with Lu Miaoyun, there was a slight effect on mental clarity and vision. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, this boost was almost negligible for him, and it would probably take many years to see a noticeable effect.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind this and treated it as a little extra spice to their intimate moments.


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, this is your Taiyi True Water bottle. From now on, you can temper it with your own mana and sculpt it,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    That day, Lu Miaoge came back and used Taiyi True Water to nourish Ling Zixiao¡¯s meridians and Dantian.


    Lu Changsheng took out a bottle that appeared to be carved from mutton-fat jade.


    It was the prototype of the Taiyi True Water bottle.


    ¡°Thank you, husband~¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Miaoge took the Taiyi True Water bottle, her beautiful eyes shining with joy.


    Though the bottle had no offensive capabilities, it was effective for defense, breaking spells, protection, and storing Taiyi True Water.


    Ordinary vessels couldn¡¯t store the Taiyi True Water she condensed.


    But with the Taiyi True Water bottle, she could store and even refine it.


    This was also the reason she chose to first refine the Taiyi True Water bottle, rather than a Taichi Talisman.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the elegant and extraordinarily beautiful Lu Miaoge in front of him, dressed in a white gown purer than snow, her demeanor otherworldly, with a transcendent aura, and he stroked his chin. ???¨®?§¦?


    ¡°Changsheng, what is it?¡±


    Lu Miaoge, seeing Lu Changsheng suddenly scrutinize her like that, was somewhat puzzled.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, stay here and don¡¯t move; wait for me,¡± Lu Changsheng said, before stepping out of the Mount Sumeru space, leaving the perplexed Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao behind.


    Shortly after, Lu Changsheng returned to Changsheng Hall, holding a branch shining like gold and jade.


    The branch was decorated with vibrant, emerald green leaves, full of life.


    Under the astonished gaze of both women, Lu Changsheng placed the branch he had picked from the Mount Sumeru Tree King into Lu Miaoge¡¯s Taiyi True Water bottle and then nodded in satisfaction.


    ¡°Changsheng, what are you doing?¡±


    Lu Miaoge was clueless why Lu Changsheng put a branch into her Taiyi True Water bottle.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, this is a branch from Mount Sumeru. It has calming and spirit-cleansing effects, which will be beneficial for you to keep close for a long time,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    ¡°Moreover, by storing Taiyi True Water in the bottle, you can also nourish this branch, which will be helpful for you.¡±


    He had suddenly decided to give Lu Miaoge a branch to add to her jade bottle simply because he saw his wife in a pure white robe, her aura sacred, carrying a clear jade bottle, which reminded him of a character from his previous life.


    He thought it would be nicer to add something to the bottle.


    As it turned out, the addition of the branch did indeed lend a divine touch to the jade bottle in Lu Miaoge¡¯s hand.


    If there was anything missing, it was indeed a cinnabar mole.


    If a cinnabar mole was added to Lu Miaoge¡¯s brow, combined with her holy disposition that seemed to embrace all things, it would be even more provocative¡­


    ¡°Okay~¡±


    Lu Miaoge didn¡¯t overthink it, assuming it was a thoughtful gesture from Lu Changsheng, and happily agreed with a tone of indulgence.


    However, Ling Zixiao detected a bit of oddity, though she didn¡¯t express it.


    After all, with the addition of the branch to the bottle, it indeed looked far more colorful and attractive.


    ¡­


    Before long, another month had passed.


    During this month, Lu Changsheng¡¯s concubine became pregnant, bringing the total number of his children to one hundred and seventy.

 Chapter 551: The Effect of the Heavenly Longevity Technique, Heading to the White Jade Tower! (3)

    Reflecting on his efficiency in childbearing over the past few years, Lu Changsheng exhaled and prepared to visit the White Jade Tower.


    In the early years when his family was just established and Ling Zixiao was grievously injured, with Xiao Xiyue holding the fort at home, he really couldn¡¯t bring himself to visit the White Jade Tower.


    Moreover, the ordinary maids sold by the White Jade Tower all had Lower Grade Spiritual Roots, which he no longer found impressive.


    To acquire maids with Middle Grade or Superior Grade Spiritual Roots, one had to either be a member or attend an auction.


    And now, it just so happened to be the day of the White Jade Tower¡¯s triennial auction.


    So, Lu Changsheng was preparing to broaden his horizons.


    ...


    He wanted to see what the auction at the White Jade Tower was like and whether it could meet his needs.


    Three days later, after informing Ling Zixiao, Lu Changsheng secretly left Bi Lake Mountain and headed to the Nine Dragons Market.


    Considering his status as an elder of his family, Lu Changsheng slightly disguised his facial features and identity.


    After arriving at the White Jade Tower, he learned that the auction list wouldn¡¯t arrive for another half a month.


    And the auction was not an open one but a secret bid.


    Because the reach of the White Jade Tower was too broad.


    This auction was not just in the Nine Dragons Square, but throughout the entire Jiang Country Cultivation Realm.


    Therefore, the White Jade Tower couldn¡¯t host such a large auction and had to proceed through a secret bidding process.


    Moreover, most cultivators didn¡¯t wish to show their faces at such auctions.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind this and decided to stroll around the Nine Dragons Market.


    Bi Lake Mountain had several businesses in the Nine Dragons Market, but the business here could only be considered average; it hadn¡¯t picked up.


    In the process, Lu Changsheng saw the ¡®Jade Meal Pavilion,¡¯ once belonging to his old friend Yu Maocheng.


    But because of his issues with the Yu Family, the Jade Meal Pavilion had changed hands, and Yu Maocheng and his wife Yu Ningrong had left.


    ¡°Sigh,¡± Lu Changsheng let out a sigh.


    The couple had worked hard in the Nine Dragons Market for many years, and their life was initially stable and good.


    But because of his incident with the Yu Family, which led to their downfall, they chose to transfer the shop and leave the Nine Dragons Market, living in anonymity. ?¨¢?¨¯§£§§? S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yun Qianqian and Yu Ningrong used to correspond through letters, but after the incident with the Yu Family colluding with the Demon Path, their relationship broke off, leaving no more letters exchanged.


    Half a month later.


    Lu Changsheng arrived at the White Jade Tower and looked at the auction list before him.


    There were a total of one hundred and eight maids for auction, each with their appearance, situation information, and starting bid price.


    ¡°Number one, 27 years old, Eighth Level Energy Refinement, Third Grade Spiritual Root¡­ starting bid, ten Superior Grade Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°Number two, 32 years old, Ninth Level Energy Refinement, Third Grade Spiritual Root¡­ starting bid, ten Superior Grade Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°Number three, 41 years old, Ninth Level Energy Refinement, Third Grade Spiritual Root¡­ starting bid, ten Superior Grade Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°Indeed worthy of the White Jade Tower¡ªsuch moves to actually have three with Superior Grade Spiritual Roots,¡± Lu Changsheng commented as he roughly looked over the information on the auction list.


    Through their names, one could quickly check their appearance.


    He took a brief look at these three individuals; not to say they were national beauties, but they were certainly of high caliber.


    After all, most wouldn¡¯t be too ugly after entering cultivation.


    Furthermore, all were trained by the White Jade Tower.


    Even if originally of average looks, they would be taught beautifying and rejuvenating cultivation techniques.


    Although he was quite tempted by such prospects, he didn¡¯t really have the intention to bid.


    Too expensive!


    The starting bid alone was ten Superior Grade Spirit Stones, which is to say 100,000 Lower Grade Spirit Stones!


    This price had already far exceeded his current spending capacity!


    Even though his business of selling symbols and refining elixirs was highly profitable, he still had limited financial resources when facing this kind of expenditure.


    And this was just the starting price.


    Compared to Superior Grade Spiritual Roots, the price of Fourth Grade Spiritual Roots dropped to a much more affordable level.


    The cheapest starting bid was only 30,000 Spirit Stones!


    The highest starting bid was just 50,000 Spirit Stones, which was half the price of Third Grade Spiritual Roots!


    Then, for Fifth Grade Spiritual Roots, the price was halved again, with a starting bid between 10,000 and 20,000.


    The starting bids for Sixth Grade Spiritual Roots ranged from 5,000 to 10,000.


    Inside, there were many more maids with Lower Grade Spiritual Roots.


    Those who could enter the auction with Lower Grade Spiritual Roots were either top choices in looks and figure or had exceptional talents in some areas.


    Therefore, even the cheapest with Ninth Grade Spiritual Roots had a starting price of 1,000 Spirit Stones.


    After roughly reviewing, Lu Changsheng inquired about the usual closing prices for these auctions in previous years.


    The administrator told him that for Lower Grade Spiritual Roots, the competition wasn¡¯t too fierce.


    Bids generally went 20% higher than the base price, and one was likely to win the bid.


    Competition for a few with Superior Grade Spiritual Roots was much fiercer.


    Because these served as the highlight of the White Jade Tower¡¯s auctions, many people competed for them.


    As to why the competition was so fierce, the administrator named Xia didn¡¯t delve into details.


    But Lu Changsheng had a rough idea.


    Geniuses with Superior Grade Spiritual Roots were very useful.


    Besides the most common uses as furnaces or breeding, there were more brutal methods.


    Such as cultivating corpses, or after raising them, using some Demon Path methods to seize their Spiritual Roots, or even waiting until they established a foundation to snatch their Dao Foundation.


    After all, with Superior Grade Spiritual Roots, as long as one is willing to invest time, with a bit of cultivation, establishing a foundation is highly likely!


    ¡°Sigh, save whoever I can,¡± Lu Changsheng sighed.


    Looking into the eyes of these women, which shone with no glimmer of hope, he knew what they had endured; most of them were ill-fated.


    Even after so many years in the cultivation world, he still hadn¡¯t changed his soft-hearted nature.


    Calculating the Spirit Stones he had available for discretionary spending, Lu Changsheng finally set a budget of 50,000 Spirit Stones for himself.


    Because any more than that, and he would have to sell too many Spirit Stones and elixirs.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng placed bids on three Fifth Grade Spiritual Roots and one Sixth Grade Spiritual Root.


    All were relatively low-priced, but he marked them up by about 40%.


    To ensure a significant chance of acquiring them, he just managed to spend the 50,000 Spirit Stones.


    For the current auction, deposits had to be paid upfront, and it would be a month before the secret bidding came to an end and notifications would be sent out.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t wait in the Nine Dragons Market; after paying the deposits, he returned to Bi Lake Mountain.


    Because this year marked the Lu Family¡¯s annual grand assembly.


    And this year, he planned to finalize the position of the Family Head at the grand assembly and start sending some of his children to manage the businesses outside the family.

 Chapter 552: Heaven Rank Demon Plant, Abyssal Ghoul Blossom!

    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Lu Family Mansion, Council Hall.


    ¡°At present, the family has 316 members, three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, four at the Energy Refinement Late Stage, thirty-four at the Energy Refinement Middle Stage, sixteen at the Energy Refinement Initial Stage¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng sat in the main seat, listening calmly to his wife Lu Miaoyun¡¯s summary.


    Unconsciously, the number of members in his Lu Family had already surpassed three hundred.


    Moreover, out of the 316 family members, there were fifty-seven cultivators!


    ...


    This ratio was truly astonishing!


    The reason there were so many cultivators, particularly in the Qi Refinement Middle Stage, was entirely because his twenty-one wives and concubines were all at this cultivation level.


    As for the children, thirteen had currently broken through to the Qi Refinement Middle Stage, and sixteen were at the Qi Refinement Initial Stage.


    ¡°This year¡¯s income totaled thirty-one thousand one hundred and forty-three, expenditures totaled thirty-five thousand six hundred and sixty-five, with family stipends accounting for seventy percent of the expenses¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoyun continued to report.


    Inside the hall, everyone felt somewhat heavy-hearted upon hearing that there was a deficit once again, without a profit.


    After all, for more than four years, Bi Lake Mountain had remained in a state of loss without reversing the situation to a profit.


    The main reason for the losses, the major expenses, was something all those present were well aware of.


    Lu Changsheng himself felt rather unconcerned by this, thinking that to have such a result over four years wasn¡¯t too bad¡­


    After all, in his view, expenditures on starting a family and having children were essential, and in the long run, they were definitely profitable.


    However, these family expenses did not take into account the costs of the ¡°Divine Wood Great Formation,¡± the ¡°Oceanic Formation,¡± training Dao Soldiers, and so on.


    Otherwise, the expenses would be even more exaggerated.


    ¡°There has been improvement in the income compared to last year, aiming to break even next year.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled, tapped the table, and said, ¡°Next, I have two matters to discuss.¡±


    ¡°For the past few years, our family has been in a semi-secluded state which made many businesses inconvenient to manage.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, starting from this year, Lu Family disciples who reach the age of eighteen and break through to the Fourth Level Energy Refinement can apply to go out and manage business ventures.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked toward his wives and children and said aloud.


    ¡°Apply to go out and manage business ventures?¡± S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Some of the Lu Family disciples exchanged glances, their eyes shining with joy.


    Although no one complained during the four years of seclusion, some Lu Family disciples still had some discontent in their hearts.


    After all, at their age, they were in the prime of their life, full of yearning for the outside world and naturally wanted to explore more.


    Not to mention traveling and gaining experience, growing up in Qingzhu Mountain and Bi Lake Mountain with many rules and constraints at home, they would feel bored and long for the outside world. ?????¦­§°¦Â¨§????


    Moreover, many wives and children realized that this was another opportunity to perform well after hearing these words.


    ¡°As for going out for practice, one must reach the Sixth Level Energy Refinement to apply.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued.


    Lu Quanzhen had previously expressed the desire to venture out for practice, and certainly, he wasn¡¯t the only one with such thoughts.


    Therefore, he also directly set the rule, fixing the cultivation level at the Sixth Level Energy Refinement.


    For the children in the family at present, this level was neither high nor low, generally around twenty-five years old, and they also had a certain level of experience.


    ¡°Finally, it is about the matter of the Family Head.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked down at his children and said aloud.


    Currently, the family affairs were divided finely, with everyone having specific duties, and Lu Miaoyun generally coordinated the handling of trivial matters.


    Some major decisions, on the other hand, were made by him and Ling Zixiao.


    But now that the family had decided to open the mountain gate, whether it was dealing with family trifles or business, or interacting with other families, there needed to be one person, that is, the Patriarch of the Lu Family.


    ¡°The Family Head!?¡±


    Upon hearing these words, many concubines and children looked surprised and exchanged glances, turning their eyes to Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Quanzhen, and Lu Yun.


    Although the Lu Family did not emphasize too much the difference between legitimate and illegitimate children.


    Still, in the eyes of many concubines and children, there was a distinction.


    After all, although Lu Changsheng treated all his children equally in terms of welfare and treatment, in everyday life, he still had obvious favorites.


    Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Quanzhen, and Lu Yun were born to his first wife, and being relatively older, they were favored by Lu Changsheng, so most people guessed that the choice of Family Head would be from among them.


    ¡°Now, our Lu Family¡¯s first Family Head will be Lu Yun.¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not hold a vote but directly looked at his son Lu Yun and spoke.


    The choice of Lu Yun was partly because his sons Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen had no intention of taking on the role of Family Head.


    Another reason was capability.


    Lu Yun, despite lacking decisiveness and boldness, performed well under the guidance of Lu Miaoyun.


    As Family Head, with the help of his mother Lu Miaoyun in the early stages, he would at least not create any problems.


    Besides, this son did have his strong points.


    At least diligent and obedient, he was a role model in terms of marrying and having children.


    He already had a wife, three concubines, and three children to his name.


    Although he could not compare with his own father.


    But amongst his children with Spiritual Roots, he was doing quite well.


    ¡°Thank you, Father. Your son will definitely not fail your expectations, nor those of everyone!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Yun took a deep breath and got up, bowing with excitement and nervousness.


    Although the role of Family Head in a cultivation family differed from that in the secular world.


    Becoming Family Head was equivalent to almost giving up on the path to immortality, as much time had to be spent on daily trivial matters, with little hope of reaching Foundation Establishment.


    However, the status and power of the Family Head were undeniable.


    ¡°Congratulations, Brother Yun!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, Yun-ge!¡±


    ¡°Greetings to the Family Head!¡±


    Some immediately congratulated Lu Yun.


    ¡°Hmm, perform well.¡±


    ¡°The position of the Family Head is a five-year term, serving a maximum of four terms.¡±


    ¡°I will judge based on the performance of each term, rewarding good service abundantly and allowing continuation in the position; if not done well, then the person will be replaced. Understand?¡±

 Chapter 553: Heaven Rank Demon Plant, Abyssal Ghoul Blossom! (2)

    Lu Changsheng spoke out.


    He chose Lu Yun to be the Family Head not only because of Lu Miaoyun¡¯s role but also due to the limited selection of sons and daughters currently available in the family.


    If Lu Yun truly lacked the capacity and was unsuitable, he would replace him all the same, picking someone else from among the children.


    After all, in his eyes, there really was no significant distinction between legitimacy and illegitimacy when it came to the position of Family Head; capability was the main criterion.


    ¡°Yes, Father!¡±


    Lu Yun took a deep breath and nodded in agreement.


    ...


    He had long been aware of these matters, having been forewarned by his mother, Lu Miaoyun, and was mentally prepared.


    ¡°This family clan meeting is now concluded. If you have any other matters, you can come directly to me,¡± Lu Changsheng announced, looking at his wives and children.


    ¡°Yes, Husband, Father!¡±


    Everyone in the hall stood up and respectfully replied.


    Immediately after, Lu Changsheng left the hall with a few of his wives.


    ¡­


    With the family clan meeting over, Bi Lake Mountain was bustling with activity.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng also spent time with his wives and children, discussing arrangements for sending out the family youths.


    After all, when sending out the children, priority was given to picking marketplaces like Red Leaf Valley Market and Nine Dragons Market, which were close to Bi Lake Mountain.


    Besides that, he had Hong Lian craft Identity Tokens for the family. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This allowed all Lu Family Disciples to sense each other¡¯s presence through the Jade Tokens, communicate, call for help, verify identities, and so on when they were outside.


    Moreover, during this period, he spent even more time nurturing the Third Rank Treasure Talismans prepared for his children.


    ¡°Young Master, how do you like this design?¡±


    That day, ¡®Xu Ruyin¡¯ handed Lu Changsheng the crafted Identity Token.


    The token was roughly the width of three fingers, made like gleaming gold and jade, with hints of emerald green at the edges.


    One side bore a depiction of mountain and sea scenery, while on the other side, there was a ¡®Lu¡¯ character, extravagant yet with a touch of simplicity.


    This token could sense the presence of others within a hundred miles and enable simple communication over a thousand miles.


    If Lu Changsheng wished, he could use the Infinite Pursuit Technique learned from Hong Lian to locate the position of the tokens.


    ¡°Not bad. Just make a distinguishing mark on each token for simple identification,¡± Lu Changsheng said after examining it for a moment, instructing Hong Lian to make a simple mark on the side with the ¡®Lu¡¯ character and deciding thus. ??£Î??¨§?


    Thirteen youths of the family met the qualifications to venture out, but currently, only six had applied to do so, so he wasn¡¯t in a hurry about crafting the tokens.


    Given Hong Lian¡¯s pace of crafting one every three to five days, that was more than enough.


    Once he had roughly arranged and dealt with family matters, Lu Changsheng remembered that the auction at White Jade Tower was nearly concluded.


    He then took a trip outside, heading for the White Jade Tower in Nine Dragons Market.


    ¡°Young Master Ye, please come inside.¡±


    ¡°The four maids you put up for auction at our White Jade Tower ¡ª except for number sixty-six which failed to sell, numbers sixty-nine, seventy-seven, and ninety-eight were all successfully auctioned. Do you confirm this, Young Master Ye?¡± the manager of White Jade Tower eagerly said upon seeing Lu Changsheng.


    In Nine Dragons Market, anyone who could spend nearly fifty thousand Spirit Stones on maids was undoubtedly a major client, so he was treated with great enthusiasm.


    ¡°Number sixty-six failed, hm?¡±


    At this, Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow but didn¡¯t seem overly concerned.


    He promptly paid the balance for the remaining three maids.


    Since the three maids were to be transported from other locations by White Jade Tower, that would require more than a month. Lu Changsheng made the necessary arrangements and left, indicating that he would come to pick them up when the time came and there was no need for them to be delivered to his home.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, over a month passed.


    ¡°These are the Life-saving Talismans I¡¯ve crafted for you. Dab a drop of blood from your forehead and essence blood on it.¡±


    ¡°If you encounter a life-threatening crisis, you can activate the talisman to escape,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a stern expression, looking at his children arrayed before him.


    ¡°Remember, the matter of this talisman must not be disclosed to anyone else, understand!¡±


    The talisman he referred to was known as a ¡®Substitute Talisman,¡¯ ranked as a lower Third Rank item.


    Its effect was somewhat similar to his Life-Substituting Talisman. It was connected to one¡¯s essence blood and soul, forming a substitute puppet to take one¡¯s place in danger, and then transporting the user a thousand miles away. However, its effectiveness was far inferior to the Life-Substituting Talisman, withstanding only one blow from Core Formation at most.


    And unlike the Life-Substituting Talisman, it could not guard against certain inescapable and deadly tactics.


    Nevertheless, it was more than enough for these children who were going to the marketplaces to handle business. Unless they ran into some formidable Robber Cultivators, it was unlikely they would need to use these talismans.


    ¡°Yes, Father!¡±


    They were seeing their father¡¯s stern demeanor for the first time.


    Realizing the gravity of the situation, they didn¡¯t dare to take it lightly and swore oaths of the Heart Demon.


    Later, holding the talismans traced with mysterious toad-script that resembled purple dragon scales in their hands, they each looked overjoyed.


    After all, they all knew that their father was a Top-Level Talisman Master with a renowned reputation; such life-saving talismans were certainly extraordinary.


    Having seen his children use the ¡®Substitute Talismans,¡¯ Lu Changsheng left them after giving a few instructions.


    ¡­


    The east broke with dawn, and the morning light was faint.


    At the top of Bi Yun Peak, the tallest point of Bi Lake Mountain, stood an ancient tree tens of feet high, made entirely of gold and jade, its brilliant luminance flowing.


    This was a forbidden area of Bi Lake Mountain, where the Ancestral Lady cultivated, offering an easy view of the entire landscape of Bi Lake Mountain.


    At this moment, atop the ancient tree, a man and a woman were engaged in pleasurable yet shameful acts.


    Lu Changsheng had Xu Ruyin brace herself against a branch, while he supported her from behind with his strong and supple reach.


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    Xu Ruyin, in a red gauzy robe, had her even and beautiful legs raised like jade columns. Forced on her tiptoes, her heels lifted intermittently, turning her tender white jade toes faintly pink.


    ¡°Miss Xu, do you like it this way?¡± Lu Changsheng asked teasingly.

 Chapter 554: Heaven Rank Demon Plant, Abyssal Ghoul Blossom! (3)

    After spending so much time together, he naturally couldn¡¯t resist and plucked Xu Ruyin, this fruit.


    Perhaps it was his daily training, or the brainwashing by Ling Zixiao, that Xu Ruyin gradually resigned herself to her fate and offered herself willingly during one of their tender moments after a night of drinking with Ling Zixiao.


    Faced with such a situation, Lu Changsheng certainly didn¡¯t pretend to be an upright gentleman.


    In the days that followed, Xu Ruyin essentially became like a chambermaid for Ling Zixiao, helping out and making Lu Changsheng comfortable and carefree.


    And during ordinary days, some of the pastimes that Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t enjoy with his wife, he could now have Xu Ruyin comply with.


    ¡°Wuu wuu wuu¡­ like¡­ like¡­¡±


    ...


    Xu Ruyin, forced to grasp the branches of Mount Sumeru, kept her beautiful eyes tightly shut, her fiery red hair dancing wildly, uttering stuttering sounds from her mouth.


    From this height, they could still see the fishermen on Bi Shui Lake and some Loose Cultivator apprentices practicing on Lake Heart Island.


    ¡°Do you think they can see us? Or are they wondering what we¡¯re doing here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking out over the vast expanse of Bi Shui Lake, his hand roaming on smooth skin, spoke softly.


    Although Xu Ruyin knew that with the ¡°Inverted Five Elements Formation¡± in place, no one could see them, her starry eyes fluttering open and closed, looking down at the scene below, she still felt her whole body tense up, a thrilling sensation rising from deep within her.


    Eventually, under a crisp sound, Xu Ruyin whimpered, moans bursting forth, her body going limp with a cry, hands hanging powerlessly.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng thought that although Xu Ruyin had reached the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement, her body was still somewhat frail.


    After slapping her jade buttocks, he embraced her delicate body and switched positions to continue.


    Just then, a system notification sound echoed.


    [Congratulations to the host, thirty offspring have completed the process of drawing Qi into their bodies and stepping onto the path of immortality, receiving the Bloodline Effect: a 5% increase in the likelihood of offspring having a Spiritual Root and a chance for a lucky draw!]


    ¡°Hm? Thirty already¡­¡±


    When Lu Changsheng heard the system notification, he paused for a moment.


    He had suspected as much when there was no notification at twenty-five.


    Pleased with the system granting Child Money, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mood elevated, he firmly grasped Xu Ruyin¡¯s graceful waist, driving deep with fervor, venting his pleasure. ???§à¦Â§¦s?


    The beautiful woman shivered, trembling, her defenses scattered in disarray, a gushing spring of surrender.


    It wasn¡¯t until the sun was high in the sky that Lu Changsheng let Xu Ruyin go to rest, and he himself went to the Talisman Room to start the lucky draw.


    ¡®System, lucky draw!¡¯


    Lu Changsheng mentally called out.


    Instantly, a pale-red prize wheel emerged bathed in golden light, beginning to spin for the draw, eventually coming to a stop on the ¡®Pet¡¯ section.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Spiritual Pet: Abyssal Ghoul Blossom!]


    [Reward has been delivered to the System Space, host can check at any time]


    An image of a sinister, black flower with a blood-red aura emerged from the prize wheel, accompanied by a system notification sound.


    ¡°Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, a demonic plant?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes lit up upon seeing this reward.


    Although he wasn¡¯t much interested in pets, the exception was definitely plant-based Spiritual Pets.


    Indeed, through the Mount Sumeru Tree King, he knew that this kind of demonic plant could also be used to cultivate the ¡®Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique.¡¯


    Right away, Lu Changsheng looked into the System Space.


    [Demon Beast: Abyssal Ghoul Blossom]


    [Rank: Heaven Rank Upper Grade]


    [Description: Evolved from the soul of a Fifth Rank Great Demon from the Netherworlds, born from the nourishment of countless beings¡¯ fresh blood, feeds on flesh, souls, and possesses a prison within its belly, capable of imprisoning beings, currently has the strength of Second Rank]


    ¡°Hiss, Heaven Rank Upper Grade!? And it has Second Rank strength!?¡±


    Seeing the Rank and description of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom before him, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t hide his elation.


    Both the Rank and the strength made him feel that the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom was quite a catch. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If there were any problem, it would be that it looked somewhat sinister.


    ¡°Birthed by the nourishment of living blood, it feeds on flesh and souls.¡±


    ¡°Doesn¡¯t this mean that this demonic flower doesn¡¯t require a Spirit Vein¡¯s Spiritual Energy and would do just fine with enough flesh and blood?¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, planting this Abyssal Ghoul Blossom wouldn¡¯t add too much pressure to the current situation of Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    ¡°I just don¡¯t know if this demonic flower can be used to cultivate the ¡®Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique¡¯.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the demonic plant in the System Space and murmured to himself.


    He planned to give this demonic plant to Lu Miaohuan or Qu Zhenzhen to cultivate the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique.


    Through Lu Miaoyun¡¯s cultivation of the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, he knew that after refining a ¡®Heavenly Spirit Plant¡¯ into one¡¯s Life-bound Spiritual Root, other than a certain degree of influence on the plant¡¯s growth, there would not be any other significant problems.


    And as a demonic plant with a Heavenly Grade bloodline, the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom would certainly meet the requirements for cultivating the ¡®Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique¡¯.¡±


    If used for cultivation, the effects might be even better than the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    ¡°However, this Abyssal Ghoul Blossom might be more suitable for Huanhuan?¡±


    Lu Changsheng stroked his chin.


    Both the appearance and the description of this Abyssal Ghoul Blossom resembled a demon.


    Given Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s disposition, she would probably be frightened just by looking at it, let alone dare to feed it with flesh and blood.


    Although Lu Miaohuan might not necessarily like it either, it would clearly be much better compared to Qu Zhenzhen, and she probably wouldn¡¯t mind that aspect too much.


    ¡°If I could let Mount Sumeru induce the birth of a companion Spirit Plant, then both Huanhuan and Zhenzhen¡¯s plants would be taken care of.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a long sigh.


    He planned to pick a time to plant this Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, and let Lu Miaohuan and Qu Zhenzhen have a look.


    ¡­


    Half a month later, Lu Changsheng arrived at the Nine Dragons Marketplace.


    About three months had passed, and his three maids had already been delivered.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the three maids in front of him.


    Similar to the original Shao Yuyao and Xiao Yueru, the three of them had fine appearances and figures, but their eyes were dull, filled with numbness.


    The only difference was that among these three, two of the women had Fifth Grade Spiritual Roots, and one had a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root.


    ¡°Fifth Grade Spiritual Root¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt quite emotional in his heart.


    He still remembered his first visit to White Jade Tower, where he could only afford a maid with a Ninth Grade Spiritual Root.


    At that time, Middle Grade Spiritual Roots seemed unattainably high for him.


    But after years of hard work and struggle, women with Middle Grade Spiritual Roots became just a substantial expenditure for him.


    There were even female cultivators with Middle Grade Spiritual Roots who took the initiative to come to his door and offer themselves.


    ¡°Wealth, companions, law, and land; no wonder wealth comes first. Tsk tsk tsk, money really can make a ghost push a millstone.¡±


    After a slight moment of emotion, Lu Changsheng expressed no issues and took the three back to Bi Lake Mountain.


    During this time, the steward Xia also upgraded his membership for Lu Changsheng.


    He indicated that with a higher membership level, the future auction would grant access to maids in greater quantities and of better quality.


    This surprised Lu Changsheng, as he hadn¡¯t expected the auctions to have different levels.


    He then asked steward Xia about the prices fetched by the recent top-grade Spiritual Roots.


    The other party didn¡¯t hide anything, indicating that number one fetched a price of one hundred and fifty thousand, while number two fetched one hundred and sixty thousand Spirit Stones, astonishing Lu Changsheng.


    It seemed there were more wealthy people than he imagined, but with such financial power, they were definitely not mere Foundation Establishment Cultivators, but surely Nascent Soul Immortals!

 Chapter 555: Top-Grade Spiritual Root, Spiritual Origin Pearl!

    Time flew by, and three months had passed.


    In these three months, Lu Changsheng did take care of the three new maids he had bought, but only one of them became pregnant.


    It wasn¡¯t that there was a problem, but rather that he had been busy.


    Moreover, with so many concubines already at home, Lu Changsheng was not in a rush for them to conceive immediately. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    One day, Lu Changsheng felt a surge of mana abruptly enter his body.


    He knew that one of his children had advanced in their cultivation realm.


    ...


    Nowadays, as his children gradually began their cultivation, almost every few months or half a year, he could sense this enhancement.


    But whether it was the Qi Refinement cultivation level or the martial realm, in terms of adding to his current strength, it was far too insignificant.


    Unless it was a quantitative change, otherwise, only when his children broke through Foundation Establishment would he experience a significant improvement, enabling him to directly break through his own realm!


    ¡°Father¡­¡±


    Three days later, his son Lu Quanzhen saw Lu Changsheng and immediately reported that he had broken through to the Sixth Level of Qi Refinement.


    ¡°Qi Refinement Sixth Level.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng knew that Lu Quanzhen was hinting at wanting to go out for an experience.


    Although for such matters, one could directly report to Lu Yun, and Lu Miaoyun.


    But it was clear he couldn¡¯t get past his mother Qu Zhenzhen, thus he came to have his father speak on his behalf.


    ¡°Sigh, go ahead then.¡±


    Lu Changsheng also felt somewhat troubled.


    Once he agreed to his son¡¯s request, he naturally would not go back on his word.


    Moreover, in his heart, he too wished for his children to travel more.


    In the cultivation world, except for those with exceptional talents, without experiencing storms, even with a Foundation Establishment Elixir, Foundation Establishment would not be easy to achieve.


    The two of them went to Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s courtyard.


    ¡°Adventuring, how dangerous it is outside!¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s smile turned into concern upon hearing the reason for their visit.


    She looked at Lu Quanzhen and fretted, ¡°Quanzhen, if you want to go out, you could go to Red Leaf Valley Market, your mother isn¡¯t stopping you, but the outside world is so chaotic, so dangerous¡­¡± ?????N??§§s


    ¡°Husband¡­¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen then looked at Lu Changsheng, knowing he must have come to advocate on their son¡¯s behalf.


    After all, she had approached Lu Changsheng several times about Lu Quanzhen¡¯s situation, but it was clear that as a father, he was partial to his son.


    ¡°Zhenzhen, I understand what you¡¯re thinking, you want Quanzhen to be safe and sound,¡±


    Lu Changsheng took his wife¡¯s wrist and sat down beside her, saying, ¡°I also wish for them all to be safe, but Quanzhen is no longer young; he has his own convictions and will be unhappy staying at home all the time.¡±


    ¡°Besides, an eaglet must fly on its own eventually. It can only grow after experiencing storms and waves.¡±


    ¡°Although with me as a father, Quanzhen wouldn¡¯t need to go through these things, it¡¯s a good thing that he wants to venture out¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng slowly explained to his wife.


    Qu Zhenzhen never made unreasonable fusses about such matters, but would just show a wronged expression and feel sad alone.


    And he, who always found it hard to resist her soft approach, feared his wife¡¯s aggrieved appearance.


    Lu Quanzhen was much the same; he might revere his father,


    but he respected his mother and feared her sadness, her aggrieved look upon him.


    ¡°Moreover, if Quanzhen goes out, I, as a father, am prepared.¡±


    ¡°This talisman, named ¡®Substitute Talisman,¡¯ can save one¡¯s life from Nascent Soul Immortals and those below them using a talisman.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s also this puppet. You¡¯ve seen it before; it¡¯s a Second Rank puppet that can hold up against a Foundation Establishment Cultivator for several exchanges.¡±


    ¡°With these, there won¡¯t be much danger for Quanzhen while traveling.¡±


    As Lu Changsheng spoke, he produced a talisman that resembled a purple dragon scale and a beast-shaped puppet that was dark gold in color, emitting a cold gleam.


    Originally, he hadn¡¯t planned on giving him a Second Rank puppet.


    But seeing Qu Zhenzhen like this, he decided to offer more.


    ¡°A Second Rank puppet!?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, who had been bowing his head, was taken aback upon hearing his father¡¯s words and seeing the Second Rank puppet before him.


    A Substitute Talisman that could save one¡¯s life from Nascent Soul Immortals and those below.


    That, he could barely comprehend.


    After all, his father was a top-level talisman master.


    But to also give him a Second Rank puppet!?


    Was his father really that generous and wealthy!?


    He knew that his father was doing this for his mother¡¯s sake, to allay her worries, and he felt a surge of emotion.


    He thought about just going through the motions and returning the puppet to his father later.


    After all, such a puppet was worth about ten or twenty thousand spirit stones.


    Even for his father, that was probably not a small amount.


    ¡°Sigh¡­¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen pursed her lips and let out a deep sigh.


    She knew that since Lu Changsheng had said so much, he was basically agreeing to let Lu Quanzhen go out.


    Under such circumstances, it would not be appropriate for her to say more.


    And she had never been one to contradict Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    ¡°Quanzhen, be careful out there on your own. Don¡¯t go off for years; remember to come back every year¡­¡±


    ¡°And make sure to keep the talisman and puppet your father gave you safe, don¡¯t go seeking danger just because you have them¡­¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen, saddened and reluctant, pulled her son aside, softly speaking with teary eyes.


    A mother¡¯s worry spans a thousand li when her child travels afar.


    Especially in the cultivation world, which had always seemed chaotic and dangerous to Qu Zhenzhen, she was very concerned about her son going out alone.


    ¡°Mother, rest assured, your child understands!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, with a handsome and earnest face, affirmed.


    He then smeared his brow¡¯s blood and vital blood on the ¡®Substitute Talisman.¡¯


    The talisman transformed into a beam of spiritual light, entering the center of his forehead.


    Qu Zhenzhen also felt somewhat relieved at this sight.


    She might not know much, but she was aware that her husband was very capable and would not shortchange their child.


    After letting Lu Quanzhen accept the Second Rank puppet, Lu Changsheng chatted with his wife and son for a while and then departed.


    However, as he left the courtyard, Lu Quanzhen sent a message saying he did not need the Second Rank puppet and there was no need for such an expense on his father¡¯s part.


    ¡°Keep it, it¡¯s embedded with ten middle-grade spirit stones. It can last up against an early Foundation Establishment for nearly ten exchanges, so when you encounter one, do not clash head-on.¡±

 Chapter 556: Top-Grade Spiritual Root, Spiritual Origin Pearl! (2)

    Lu Changsheng waved his hand and said to his son, not paying much attention to the puppet.


    He had previously created three Second Rank Puppets.


    One for Ling Zixiao, one for Lu Miaoyun, and one for Lu Miaoge.


    A long time ago, he also gave one to Lu Miaohuan.


    But because of Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s personality, who usually disliked going out and was not good at fighting, he hadn¡¯t given one to her.


    Now this puppet could be considered Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s share.


    ...


    ¡°My child thanks you, Father!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen took a deep breath and bowed his thanks.


    He felt that the riches of his family¡¯s father might surpass what he and his siblings could imagine.


    ¡­


    Two months later.


    Inside the Changsheng Hall.


    Lu Changsheng was in the middle of refining a Taichi Talisman.


    Suddenly, a mysterious fluctuation came through.


    Lu Changsheng was naturally familiar with this fluctuation.


    With his Spiritual Root promoted to Second Grade, the improvement of his wives¡¯ Spiritual Roots quality, favorable breeding, as well as the system¡¯s bloodline enhancement,


    his previous six children, four of whom had Spiritual Roots, and two had Fifth Grade Spiritual Roots, and two had Sixth Grade Spiritual Roots.


    However, this child¡¯s Spiritual Root fluctuation was much stronger than that of the other four children.


    ¡°This is a superior Spiritual Root! A Third Grade Spiritual Root!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes revealed a look of joy.


    Except for his daughter Nangong Yaoyao, who he had not yet met, there wasn¡¯t a superior Spiritual Root in his family.


    In the Cultivation World, a superior Spiritual Root could increase the successful breakthrough rate of Foundation Establishment by thirty to fifty percent.


    If there was a Foundation Establishment Elixir or Foundation Establishment Spirit Object, one would surely be able to break through Foundation Establishment, with hopes for Core Formation in the future.


    ¡°System!¡±


    Lu Changsheng mentally called, opening his system panel.


    [Name: Lu Changsheng]


    [Status: Master of Bi Lake Mountain]


    [Cultivation Level: Fifth Level of Foundation Establishment]


    [Lifespan: 45/286]


    [Talents: Second Grade Spiritual Root, Medium Level Gengjin Body Constitution (Spiritual Body), High Level Blood Talisman Spiritual Body (Spiritual Body), Top Level Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body (Spiritual Body)] ?????§¦s


    [Cultivation Techniques: Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, Yin Yang Harmony Technique, Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, Immortal Beauty Technique, Taiyi Shengshui Technique, Twelve Divine Demons Technique]


    [Spells: Sword Shadow Dividing Light Technique, Seven Luminaries Sword Qi, Soul Scattering Needle¡­]


    [Items: Seed of Law, Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir, Endless Guileful Head, Lu Family Genealogy, Spirit Pill, Spiritual Eye Spring, Profound Origin Bead, Book of Malevolent Curses and Fates, Luminous Treasure Tree, Golden Armor Bean Mother, Life-Substituting Talisman, Coagulation Crystal Elixir¡­]


    [Magical Treasures: Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp, Hundred Steeds Towering Pagoda Lock]


    [Skills: Alchemy (Second Rank), Talisman Making (Third Rank), Puppet (Second Rank), Spirit Slaughterer (Second Rank), Wine Brewing (Second Rank)]


    [Spiritual Pets: Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, Mount Sumeru Tree King, Nine Netherhound, Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, Cold Blue Dark Turtle, Peach Blossom Gu]


    [Bloodline Effect: Offspring¡¯s Spiritual Root Probability +30%, Breeding Offspring +20%]


    [Family: 321]


    Lu Changsheng looked at the family section and found the child that had just been born.


    Immediately, an information panel appeared.


    [Name: Unnamed]


    [Lifespan: 1/80]


    [Talents: Third Grade Spiritual Root]


    [Cultivation Level: None]


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    ¡°Indeed a Third Grade Spiritual Root, and already having a 39% talent in alchemy just after birth, with proper nurturing, becoming a Second Rank Alchemist should not be a problem!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the panel, his eyes full of joy.


    Immediately, he set aside the half-finished ¡®Taichi Talisman¡¯ in his hands and went to the Lu Family Mansion.


    He promptly learned that Xia Zhizue had given birth to their child.


    ¡°No wonder, I didn¡¯t expect it to be a Third Grade Spiritual Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.


    Xia Zhizue had given birth to three children for him.


    The previous two children, his daughter Lu Xingyue, had a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root; and his son Lu Xingyang, a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root.


    Now the third child had a direct Third Grade Spiritual Root.


    ¡°Greetings, Master!¡±


    Upon arriving at Xia Zhizue¡¯s courtyard, the servants immediately greeted him respectfully.


    ¡°Mhm, I heard Zhizue has given birth?¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and went straight to the back yard¡¯s annex, where he saw Xia Zhizue holding the baby.


    ¡°Husband¡­¡±


    Xia Zhizue showed a look of joy on her pale face upon seeing Lu Changsheng.


    Nowadays, Lu Changsheng mostly spent his time cultivating in Changsheng Hall.


    So, the birth of a child in the family usually depended on whether he remembered it or not.


    Although it was the same whether Lu Changsheng attended or not,


    they all still hoped that Lu Changsheng would come and see them.


    ¡°Zhizue, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, feeling somewhat embarrassed, sat beside the bed and spoke softly.


    With more and more children, and tasks that could easily take at least ten days to half a month,


    his attention to the birth of his children had gradually decreased.


    ¡°Husband, it was not hard at all.¡±


    Xia Zhizue spoke softly, showing her newborn baby to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Hehe, this child, let¡¯s name him Xingchen.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took the child, looked at his clear, distinctly black and white eyes, and said with a chuckle.


    Third Grade Spiritual Root, this son will also be one of the pillars of the Lu Family!


    ¡°Xingchen, Lu Xingchen.¡±


    Xia Zhizue, hearing this, showed a gentle smile and called out to the baby.


    ¡°Zhizue, you rest well.¡±


    After chatting with Xia Zhizue for a while, Lu Changsheng spoke warmly.


    Even though she had the Seventh Level Energy Refinement cultivation,


    because of her ¡®Spirit Nurturing Physique,¡¯ giving birth always depleted her vital energy.


    She needed to rest much longer than the average Cultivator.


    After reassuring Xia Zhizue, Lu Changsheng joined his wives and concubines in the mansion for a casual chat, asking about the family¡¯s wellbeing.


    ¡°Daddy, Daddy, are you busy?¡±


    Just then, his daughter Lu Wangshu ran over, calling out to Lu Changsheng with a cheerful face.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Lu Changsheng tousled his daughter¡¯s hair bun and asked with a smile.


    His daughter, Lu Wangshu, was now nine years old, and he planned to awaken her Blood Talisman Spiritual Body within the next year.


    ¡°Daddy, can you make me some candy beans to eat~¡±


    Lu Wangshu pulled out an empty little bottle, tipped it over on the ground a couple of times, and spoke in a soft, adorable voice.

 Chapter 557: Top-Grade Spiritual Root, Spiritual Origin Pearl! (3)

    ¡°Don¡¯t we have candy beans at home?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a warm smile.


    To lay a foundation for the child, the family always had a stock of elixir medicines for strengthening the body and nourishing the origin.


    In these days, Hong Lian also often used Xu Ruyin to make elixir medicines for the family, so Lu Changsheng seldom made these ordinary elixirs himself.


    ¡°But the candy beans you make are sweeter~¡±


    Lu Wangshu said cutely, holding her cheeks in her hands.


    ...


    ¡°What, did I put too much salt in the sugar pills?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pretended not to hear clearly.


    ¡°Daddy~¡±


    Lu Wangshu clung to Lu Changsheng¡¯s wrist and coaxed, ¡°If you don¡¯t make me sugar pills, then you have to go fishing with me.¡±


    ¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯ll go with you in a bit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng doted on her and rubbed his daughter¡¯s head, knowing she just wanted him to spend time with her.


    The wives and concubines standing nearby looked at this scene with envy in their eyes when they saw Lu Wangshu.


    Now, if one were to say who was the most beloved by Lu Changsheng in the family, it would be Lu Wangshu.


    ¡­.


    Half a year later.


    Red Leaf Valley Market.


    ¡°Fellow Ji, this is the spirit talisman you wanted, take a look.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the heroic middle-aged man before him, took out ten supreme second-tier spirit talismans and spoke.


    ¡°Second-tier supreme teleportation talisman, second-tier supreme prohibition-breaking talisman¡­¡±


    The heroic man examined the talismans, his face immediately revealing joy.


    He then cupped his fist and said, ¡°I have long heard of Master Lu¡¯s great renown, and seeing you today, you truly live up to your reputation!¡±


    ¡°This is the Spiritual Origin Pearl, Master Lu, you only need to give me ten thousand spirit stones, and this Spiritual Origin Pearl is yours.¡±


    He took out a fist-sized spirit pearl that radiated five colors of light from his storage bag.


    As the spirit pearl appeared, the density of the surrounding nature¡¯s spiritual energy started to slowly increase.


    ¡°Good, here are ten thousand spirit stones, Fellow Ji can take a look!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said joyfully, taking out a prepared storage bag.


    ¡°Good, the transaction is complete, thank you, Master Lu!¡±


    The heroic man took the storage bag, swept it with his divine sense, handed the Spiritual Origin Pearl to Lu Changsheng, and then cupped his fist before departing. ???????????§§????


    ¡°Take care.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the man out, exhaled lightly, and looked at the Spiritual Origin Pearl in his hand with delight, ¡°With this Spiritual Origin Pearl, our family¡¯s spirit vein should be able to be greatly enhanced.¡±


    Since establishing Bi Lake Mountain, he had Lu Miaoyun continuously seek out Spiritual Origin Pearls from the outside.


    But Spiritual Origin Pearls were rare, and there had been no activity for many years.


    Three months ago, the Ji-surnamed man had approached the Lu Family, saying he had a Spiritual Origin Pearl.


    But he was unwilling to trade with spirit stones and wanted Lu Changsheng to draw ten second-tier supreme talismans, plus ten thousand spirit stones.


    Facing such a request, Lu Changsheng naturally agreed, and thus the transaction had occurred. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°However, this Fellow Ji, doesn¡¯t seem like a very good person, I¡¯m afraid.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about the effects of these talismans and inwardly speculated.


    The ten talismans were suitable for exploring cave dwellings and secret realms, but equally, they were also suitable for murder and plunder.


    But he did not pay it any mind, and after checking that there were no issues with the Spiritual Origin Pearl, he placed it into his storage bag.


    ¡°Changsheng, the family is arranging for Muping to undergo Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°But both Qingzhu Mountain and Red Leaf Valley Market would draw too much attention and be noticed, so I¡¯m planning to send Muping to either the Qingyun Market or the Immortal City to establish her foundation.¡±


    That day, Lu Yuanzhong came to Red Leaf Valley Market and spoke to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go with the Qingyun Market. I know the Fairy Xi Yue from the Qingyun Sect; I can rent a decent cave dwelling for her through her in Qingyun Market.¡±


    ¡°And this time, I¡¯ll take Mu Ping over myself; it¡¯s better for Uncle to hold the fort at home.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment before speaking.


    There¡¯s a saying, if you¡¯re going to do a good deed, do it well; if you¡¯re going to send Buddha, send him all the way to the west.


    Letting Lu Yuanzhong take Lu Muping out for Foundation Establishment may expose them to danger along the way.


    After all, Lu Muping¡¯s Foundation Establishment concerns not just Qingzhu Mountain but also Lu Miaoge.


    He didn¡¯t want any accidents to happen at this stage.


    Now that Bi Lake Mountain has Ling Zixiao and Mount Sumeru as guardians, he felt free to go out himself.


    So, he thought, why not make the trip himself? That way there shouldn¡¯t be any problems.


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, Changsheng, I¡¯ll have to trouble you with this matter!¡±


    When Lu Yuanzhong heard this, joy immediately spread across his face.


    Having a superb cave dwelling can indeed help with breaking through to Foundation Establishment.


    And with Lu Changsheng personally accompanying him, there was no fear of any mishaps on the road.


    ¡°Uncle, you¡¯re being too polite. Have Mu Ping come to Bi Lake Mountain to find me in a month,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    Afterward, he informed Lu Miaoge about it and then returned to Bi Lake Mountain to give the Spiritual Origin Pearl to Ling Zixiao.


    He asked her to use the pearl to set up an array to upgrade the Spirit Vein on Bi Yun Peak.


    The Spirit Vein of Bi Yun Peak was a Middle Grade of the Second Rank, and it was just one step away from advancing to the Upper Grade of the Second Rank.


    With just two or three Spiritual Origin Pearls, the Spirit Vein could be promoted.


    Once he finished his tasks, he also wrote to Xiao Xiyue, telling her about the Foundation Establishment in Qingyun Market.


    Half a month later.


    ¡°Brother~¡±


    A girl with delicate and pure features, a graceful and captivating figure, clad in a white dress and of peerless elegance, called out to Lu Changsheng upon seeing him.


    Her voice was sweet and sticky, like the sound of heaven, and her beautiful eyes brimmed with deep joy and affection.


    ¡°Little Ling¡¯er.¡±


    Seeing the joyous girl, Lu Changsheng naturally held her in his embrace.


    He twirled her around like comforting a child and kissed her pure radiant forehead.


    ¡°Eh, has my little Ling¡¯er broken through to the Ninth Level of Qi Refinement!?¡±


    The next moment, Lu Changsheng sensed the change in Bai Ling¡¯s cultivation level.


    He saw that her cultivation realm had advanced from the Eighth Level to the Ninth Level of Qi Refinement.


    Although the ¡®Black Dragon Codex¡¯ hadn¡¯t caused the kind of scenario Ling Zixiao mentioned, allowing her bloodline to exhibit any significant manifestation,


    the cultivation technique still suited her very well, and her speed of cultivation had increased.


    It took only three years to go from the Eighth Level to the Ninth Level of Qi Refinement. He estimated that in another two to three years, she would be ready to attempt Foundation Establishment!


    ¡°Mm-hmm¡­¡±


    Bai Ling nestled against Lu Changsheng¡¯s strong chest, lifting her charming forehead lightly,


    Her peach-blossom-like beautiful dreamy eyes were moist and shiny, seductive and bewitching, her face expectant, waiting for Lu Changsheng to praise her.


    ¡°Little Ling¡¯er is really amazing!¡±


    Lu Changsheng naturally knew what the girl was thinking.


    He cupped her exquisite cheek, drew his face close, and captured her cool, soft lips, a cold and snowy fragrance overflowing between his teeth, sweet and soft.


    After a moment, Bai Ling¡¯s cheeks flushed with a radiant red, her eyes flirty as silk, as if ready to drip water, her breath disheveled, and her body a bundle of softness.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng chuckled and carried the delicate body of the little girl back to the room.


    Although Bai Ling¡¯s bloodline made it extremely difficult for her to conceive, and now she was also cultivating the Black Dragon Codex,


    Lu Changsheng was confident in himself, believing that he bore great fertility.


    He simply needed to put in more effort, and success was certain!


    Moreover, among his many wives and concubines, Bai Ling really was a rarity, one he greatly cherished.

 Chapter 558: A Trip to Qingyun Marketplace, Fairy of the Zither!

    An hour and a half later.


    Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, in these days, you have been the one who¡¯s worked hard taking care of home.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Ling Zixiao.


    His trip to Qingyun Market was initially just to escort someone there and then return.


    But after writing to Xiao Xiyue, he learned that right at that time the Qingyun Market was holding an auction that took place once every ten years, and she was planning to go as well.


    ...


    So, he delayed his departure by a month, intending to participate in this auction to see if there might be some gains.


    Incidentally, he planned to invite Xiao Xiyue to Bi Lake Mountain.


    After all, he felt it was necessary to involve Xiao Xiyue, the mother, in matters such as their daughter awakening to the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    ¡°Rest assured, my husband, I am taking care of our home.¡±


    Ling Zixiao, dressed in a blue gown with an elegant face and a gentle voice, said.


    Her meridians and Dantian had largely recovered by now, enabling her to barely use her Foundation Establishment Mana.


    And with the Mount Sumeru Tree King guarding the home, they need not fear even Core Formation invaders.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in response.


    With Ling Zixiao at home, he felt quite reassured.


    He then arrived at the Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡°Greetings, Uncle!¡±


    Inside the hall, a man who appeared to be in his thirties, with a handsome face, dressed in green brocade clothes and sharp eyes, bowed respectfully to Lu Changsheng. ??????§à¦¢¦¥?


    He was Lu Muping, the Foundation Establishment seed of the Lu Family¡¯s current generation.


    ¡°Now that you¡¯re ready, let¡¯s set off.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly to Lu Muping in front of him.


    Although he had spent many years in Qing Zhu Mountain, he wasn¡¯t very familiar with Lu Muping; theirs was a nodding acquaintance.


    ¡°Yes, Uncle!¡±


    Although their ages were not far apart, Lu Muping showed great respect to Lu Changsheng.


    After all, as lord of Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng enjoyed a fierce reputation in the Qingyun Region, especially in the surrounding areas.


    This reputation had been forged through two great battles fought by Lu Changsheng himself.


    Moreover, he knew that his Foundation Establishment Elixir, too, came from Lu Changsheng, so he felt awed and grateful to him.


    Soon, Lu Changsheng and Lu Muping, disguising their appearance and whereabouts, left Bi Lake Mountain for Qingyun Market.


    This trip was meant to keep their Foundation Establishment attempt at Qingyun Market a secret from others, so as not to let anyone know that someone from Qing Zhu Mountain was attempting to establish their foundation.


    Two and a half years earlier, the incident where Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge suppressed the Robber Cultivator in Red Leaf Valley Market had boosted their fame.


    But it also made many neighboring families and powers wary of them, unwilling to see them continue to rise and grow stronger.


    After all, nobody wanted an additional top-tier family power in the surrounding region, a Cultivation Family!


    ¡­


    Twenty days later.


    A Spirit Boat stopped outside Qingyun Market.


    Two middle-aged men in black robes stepped off the boat.


    They were none other than Lu Changsheng and Lu Muping, who had come to Qingyun Market for Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Qingyun Market¡­¡±


    Lu Muping looked at the premier marketplace of the Qingyun Region before him.


    Although he had many years of experience traveling abroad, he had never been to this Qingyun Market.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go in.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, who had been there twice, seemed familiar with the route.


    He led Lu Muping to queue up for registration and enter the market.


    Then he took out a Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman and sent a message to Xiao Xiyue.


    About half an hour later, a tall figure in white clothes and a white skirt ¡ª a fairy with a beautiful face and a graceful demeanor that seemed like the bright moon in the sky ¡ª approached.


    ¡°Xi Yue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the figure and sent a message with his voice.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cool and majestic eyes immediately softened.


    ¡°The young one greets Fairy Xiao!¡±


    Upon seeing Xiao Xiyue, Lu Muping found it hard to hide his amazement.


    But he dared not look for too long for fear of defiling the fairy before him and bowed with his hands clasped together.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nodded, her expression cool, her head inclining slightly. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She knew that the person before her was the one Lu Changsheng had mentioned, who was about to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Without much conversation, she led Lu Changsheng and Lu Muping to an already arranged Type A cave dwelling.


    For an Energy Refining Cultivator, this was indeed the best place to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Muping, are you fully prepared for every contingency? If you need anything else, you can purchase it here in Qingyun Market.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Muping and asked.


    ¡°Uncle, I am fully prepared; you have done much for me on this journey.¡±


    Lu Muping answered respectfully.


    Even though he had been psychologically prepared, now that the moment of Foundation Establishment was upon him, he felt quite nervous.


    After all, for most Cultivators, reaching Foundation Establishment was the ultimate life goal!


    ¡°Okay, since that¡¯s the case, you should prepare in the cave dwelling for Foundation Establishment without any nervousness or haste. Adjust your state and then proceed to break through.¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted his shoulder and said.


    With the Supreme Foundation Establishment Elixir, three Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, and the insights into Foundation Establishment, unless something went wrong, the chances of success were great.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    Lu Muping nodded, entered the cave dwelling, and started preparing for Foundation Establishment.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue went to another inn and exchanged their feelings of longing for each other.


    After that,


    ¡°Xi Yue, do you have time after this auction is over?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked softly.


    ¡°Changsheng, is there something you wish to discuss?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face lost its coldness, showing a blend of laziness, charm, and seductiveness, and her manner was captivating.


    ¡°If you¡¯re free, accompany me to Bi Lake Mountain afterwards. It¡¯s about Wangshu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng wrapped his arms around the fairy¡¯s jade body, speaking softly.


    ¡°What has happened to Wangshu?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue immediately showed a worried and anxious look upon hearing her daughter¡¯s name.


    ¡°It¡¯s certainly good news.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled softly at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s anxious appearance.


    Then he pinched her soft cheek, saying softly, ¡°As to what it is, allow your husband to keep it a secret for now. You will find out soon enough.¡±


    He thought, only news of their daughter Lu Wangshu could make Xiao Xiyue so anxious and worried.

 Chapter 559: A Trip to Qingyun Market, Fairy of the Zither! (2)

    ¡°Great news? Okay, I¡¯ll go back with you then.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue immediately let go of the nervousness that had suddenly arisen and was curious about what the great news Lu Changsheng had mentioned was.


    ¡­


    One and a half months later, the Qingyun Market¡¯s auction took place.


    The auction was bustling with excitement, and even with Xiao Xiyue¡¯s connections, Lu Changsheng managed only to secure a spot in the ordinary seats.


    The distinguished guest seats were reserved for notable figures from the Qingyun Sect or those with reputable names and faces from the surrounding areas.


    ...


    To this, Lu Changsheng was indifferent.


    He attended the auction just to join in on the excitement and see if he could snag some good finds.


    As the auction was about to start, cultivators poured in continuously, among whom were even the False Core Immortals!


    ¡°Huan Yin Sect! The leader is the Fairy of the Qin from the Huan Yin Sect!¡±


    Just then, four women clad in rainbow-colored dresses adorned with white ribbons, dignified and graceful, with the air of immortals, walked into the auction, causing quite a stir when someone exclaimed.


    Lu Changsheng also turned his head to look.


    The women had their hair done in an immortal¡¯s style and wore veils over their faces, making it hard to discern their features. Only a pair of beautiful eyes were visible outside.


    The more it was so, the more it gave off a misty and ethereal beauty, making one eager to get a glimpse of the celestial face beneath the veil.


    ¡°So these are the cultivators from the Huan Yin Sect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng remained calm, with a slight raise of his eyebrows, unperturbed.


    In the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, besides the Heavenly Sword Sect, Qingyun Sect, Luoxia Sect, and Spirit Taming Sect, there were also two sects, three cities, three noble families, and eight forces of Core Formation strength.


    The Huan Yin Sect was one of the two sects!


    The sect was quite distinctive ¨C it was dominated by female cultivators, who cultivated music mastery, excelled in singing and dancing, and dabbled in illusion and bewitching techniques.


    Many large marketplaces had businesses under their name, such as the ¡®Huan Yin Pavilion¡¯ and ¡®Miao Yin Pavilion¡¯¡­


    The music and dance of the sect¡¯s disciples could refine one¡¯s emotions, purify the spirit, and even assist in breaking through realms.


    Many found themselves needing to adjust their state when attempting to breakthrough bottlenecks.


    And the music cultivation techniques of the Huan Yin Sect could stir people¡¯s emotions, bringing calm to the mind and dispelling distractions.


    As for the title ¡®Fairy of the Qin,¡¯ Lu Changsheng had only heard of it.


    She seemed to be a disciple of the Huan Yin Sect¡¯s sect leader.


    Because of her profound attainments in music, people referred to her as ¡®Fairy of the Qin.¡¯


    The four women only appeared for a moment before walking straight into one of the second-floor¡¯s private boxes, restoring tranquillity to the venue.


    A short while later, the auction began.


    The auction, held once every ten years, started with items of the Qi Refinement Realm level.


    Compared to other items, these were relatively rare and uncommon materials.


    Lu Changsheng had no interest in these items and did not bid.


    When it came to the middle of the auction, items suitable for Foundation Establishment started to appear.


    During the process, Lu Changsheng bid for and won a water-type turtle demon core.


    After exchanging insights on beast taming with Hong Lian, he learned that for creatures like the Nine Netherhound, Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, and Cold Blue Dark Turtle, it was beneficial for their growth to consume certain demon cores, though these had to be of the same attribute. ?????£Î??¨§?


    If the species of the demon beast matched, the effect would be even better.


    This water-type turtle demon core could help the Cold Blue Dark Turtle, so he decided to purchase it.


    The auction continued, and as the latter half arrived, rare items of the Foundation Establishment started to surface, even third rank heaven and earth treasures.


    ¡°Spiritual Origin Pearl, starting bid, twenty-thousand Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°This pearl is a product of natural creation. Although it is ungraded as an ¡®Eye of Spirit,¡¯ carrying it or placing it in a dwelling will enrich the Spiritual Energy, and if combined with a Formation, it can even be used to upgrade a Spirit Vein¡­ Each bid increase must not be less than a thousand Spirit Stones!¡±


    It was at this moment that an auction item emerged, sparking a surge of excitement.


    ¡°Spiritual Origin Pearl!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed surprise and delight.


    After obtaining a previous Spiritual Origin Pearl, Ling Zixiao made a judgment.


    He indicated that with just one Spiritual Origin Pearl or through cultivating with a large number of Spirit Stones, the Spirit Vein of Bi Yun Peak could potentially be elevated to a high-grade second rank.


    He had been wondering how to get a Spiritual Origin Pearl, and although he came to the auction hoping for some luck, he did not expect to actually find one. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Twenty-five thousand Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Thirty thousand Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Thirty-two thousand Spirit Stones!¡±


    The Eye of Spirit like the Spiritual Origin Pearl was in demand by both individuals and forces, and it was immediately competed for by many.


    ¡°Forty thousand Spirit Stones!¡±


    Lu Changsheng called out his bid.


    In the midst of the competition, he ultimately spent forty-three thousand Spirit Stones to acquire the Spiritual Origin Pearl.


    The price was a bit steep.


    But for Lu Changsheng, it was within an acceptable range.


    Fortunately, he had dealt with the magic artifacts and spiritual artifacts obtained from the Robber Cultivators in the Red Leaf Valley Market during his recent market strolls.


    Otherwise, he would not have had enough Spirit Stones on hand right now and would have had to resort to selling Talisman materials.


    In the following auctions, several flagship items were presented: third rank Spiritual Wood, Core Formation Spiritual Objects, and lower-grade Magical Treasures¡­


    But since the prices were too high and he had just spent a significant amount on the Spiritual Origin Pearl, Lu Changsheng decided to forgo further competition.


    After all, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator with too much wealth would attract unwanted attention.


    Moreover, he really didn¡¯t have many Spirit Stones left.


    As the auction came to an end, Lu Changsheng left the venue feeling satisfied.


    Though he had only purchased two items this time, the acquisition of the Spiritual Origin Pearl made the trip worthwhile in his eyes.


    ¡­


    Seven days later.


    Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue returned to Bi Lake Mountain, preparing for their daughter Lu Wangshu to awaken her Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    As for Lu Muping, there had been no movement in his dwelling up to now.


    This situation was quite normal.


    All cultivators attempting Foundation Establishment had to ferment, adjust their state.


    Someone like Lu Miaoge, who had ¡®Heavenly Foundation Establishment,¡¯ was an extreme rarity.

 Chapter 560: A Trip to Qingyun Market, Fairy of the Zither! (3)

    Even Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue had spent over a month adjusting their essence, qi, and spirits to perfection.


    Just over a month had passed, and it was very likely that Lu Muping was still adjusting his state and had not started Foundation Establishment.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue could not possibly waste time here waiting for him.


    Considering he had purchased an item worth fifty thousand Spirit Stones at the auction, Lu Changsheng was exceedingly cautious on his journey home.


    Fortunately, he encountered no dangers and safely returned to Bi Lake Mountain a half-month later.


    ...


    ¡°Mother!¡±


    Lu Wangshu was overjoyed to see her mother Xiao Xiyue return.


    In the two and a half years, although Xiao Xiyue had visited her once,


    she had only stayed with her for three days before leaving, which made her miss her mother terribly.


    ¡°Wangshu.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue immediately went forward to hug her daughter tightly.


    The mother and daughter then reunited, Lu Wangshu¡¯s face full of joy, chattering away about her daily delights.


    Lu Changsheng accompanied his wife and daughter in their conversation.


    But seeing his daughter heading off to fish again, he shook his head and went away, handing over the Spiritual Origin Pearl he won at the auction to Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Another Spiritual Origin Pearl?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, seeing the pearl, showed surprise and delight in her beautiful eyes.


    It was well known that Spiritual Origin Pearls were rare treasures.


    Lu Changsheng had just acquired one a few months earlier, and now there was another.


    With this pearl, the Spirit Vein of Bi Yun Peak could immediately upgrade to upper Second Rank.


    Not only would the spiritual energy increase, but it would also aid in her ongoing arrangement of the Divine Wood Great Formation.


    ¡°I was lucky this time. There happened to be a Spiritual Origin Pearl at the Qingyun Market auction, so I bid for it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    ¡°I will go now to integrate this pearl into the Spirit Vein.¡±


    ¡°With this pearl, it will take at most three months for the Spirit Vein of Bi Yun Peak to ascend to upper Second Rank.¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s eyes shone with joy.


    She had invested a lot in Bi Lake Mountain, treating it like her home, and witnessing its incremental progress and improvements also filled her with a sense of achievement. ???????


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled merrily. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It was rare for him to see Ling Zixiao exhibit such emotions.


    ¡­


    ¡°Changsheng, you mentioned something about Wangshu the other day, what was it?¡±


    The next day, Xiao Xiyue asked Lu Changsheng about the great news concerning their daughter.


    ¡°Hehe, do you remember me asking you about the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a chuckle.


    ¡°Of course, I remember.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nodded.


    No sooner had she spoken than her eyes revealed hints of astonishment, amazement, and joy. She quickly turned to Lu Changsheng and asked, ¡°Changsheng, are you saying that Wangshu is¡­¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, if nothing goes wrong, Wangshu is indeed a Blood Talisman Spiritual Body!¡±


    Lu Changsheng held Xiao Xiyue¡¯s hand tenderly as he spoke.


    ¡°A Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, Wangshu actually has a Spiritual Body!¡±


    Hearing the news, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s eyes gleamed with excitement and joy.


    Although the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body didn¡¯t offer any assistance with cultivation, it was still considered a superior variety, and one naturally attuned to the Talisman Path!


    With such a body, her future prospects on the path of talismans were incredibly promising.


    As long as she lived, she could at least become a Third-Rank Talisman Master!


    Moreover, with Lu Changsheng as her top-level Talisman Master father, her potential in talismans was boundless!


    ¡°Changsheng, why didn¡¯t you say earlier that Wangshu is a Blood Talisman Spiritual Body? Then I could have collected all the necessary Spiritual Blood materials she needs while at the Sect or Marketplace.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue knew that the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body was a recessive trait, requiring the Blood Refinement Method, consuming Spiritual Blood to stimulate the Spiritual Body for activation.


    ¡°Hehe, such matters, of course, I¡¯ve already prepared for.¡±


    ¡°I called you here so you could awaken Wangshu¡¯s Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said grinning.


    He thought to himself that concern leads to chaos, otherwise, with Xiao Xiyue¡¯s intelligence, how could she not have guessed that he was already prepared?


    He took out various types of Spiritual Blood he had collected over the years from his Storage Bag.


    These types of blood were not only gentle in nature, preventing harm to the body,


    but even soaking in them would benefit the physical body, tendons, and meridians.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that you would be so thoroughly prepared, Changsheng.¡±


    When Xiao Xiyue heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s introduction to the various types of Spiritual Blood, and saw how well-prepared he was, a happy expression crossed her face.


    She then teased somewhat reproachfully, ¡°It seems you¡¯ve known about Wangshu¡¯s Spiritual Body for some time, Changsheng.¡±


    Realizing that she, as a mother, had been kept in the dark about her daughter¡¯s Spiritual Body, the normally aloof and proud Fairy Xi Yue showed a rare bit of petulance, akin to that of a young girl.


    ¡°Hehe, I also couldn¡¯t confirm it myself until recently when I talked with Hong Lian.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately claimed he hadn¡¯t known before.


    Mentioning Hong Lian gave Lu Changsheng pause.


    He couldn¡¯t help but want to inquire if Hong Lian knew anything about the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    Xiao Xiyue had mentioned there were two ways to awaken it,


    but she was unclear about the first method, the Blood Sacrifice Ritual, as it wasn¡¯t recorded in the Qingyun Sect¡¯s annals.


    Thus at that moment, he wished to ask Hong Lian about the first method of awakening.


    Whether the two methods of awakening had any differences or not.


    Thereupon, Lu Changsheng went to the summit of Bi Yun Peak to inquire whether Hong Lian knew about the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.

 Chapter 561: Lu Wangshu Awakens! Golden Silkworm Gu!

    ¡°Blood Talisman Spiritual Body?¡±


    Upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, Hong Lian guessed that he was inquiring for his daughter, Lu Wangshu.


    In the two years she spent at Bi Lake Mountain teaching the Lu Family disciples cultivation, she had also made some casual observations.


    Among Lu Changsheng¡¯s children, aside from Lu Wangshu, none showed any remarkable talent.


    If anything was to be said, it was that the likelihood of a Spiritual Root in his offspring was relatively higher than the average level.


    However, she distinctly noticed that as the children aged, not only did their Spiritual Roots become increasingly better but the probability of possessing them grew higher as well.


    ...


    This surprised her, seeing the effect of the Dragon Emperor Body.


    Even with Lu Changsheng at the Foundation Establishment cultivation level, the Dragon Emperor Body already showed such effects.


    What if he were to break through to the Core Formation Stage, Nascent Soul Stage, or even the Divinity Transformation Stage?


    The offspring he would then have would all be incredibly gifted and uniquely talented!


    ¡°Young Master, aside from the two methods you mentioned for awakening the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, there is a third way to awaken it, to my knowledge,¡±


    ¡°That is through unceasingly advancing on the Talisman Path and unleashing potential, thereby awakening the Spiritual Body.¡±


    ¡°As for the first method involving a sacrificial ritual, I have heard that it involves a cultivator performing a blood sacrifice, but the specific details of the Blood Sacrifice Ritual are unclear to me. It¡¯s probably similar to the second method that involves the Blood Refinement Method with demon beast blood.¡±


    Hong Lian spoke in a gentle, pleasant voice, slowly revealing the details of the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    ¡°Using cultivators for a blood sacrifice?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, thinking it was no wonder that there were no records in the ancient texts of Qingyun Sect.


    As a righteous Immortal Sect, such things, even if known, would not be disseminated.


    He continued to inquire, ¡°Are there any differences among these three methods?¡±


    ¡°There is some difference in the degree of awakening of the Spiritual Body in the early stage, but overall, there won¡¯t be much discrepancy,¡±


    Hong Lian opened her mouth and quietly said, ¡°Young Master, if you want to maximize the Spiritual Body awakening effects, you can add some True Spirit Blood during the awakening through the Blood Refinement Method.¡±


    ¡°True Spirit Blood?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately thought of his own Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    He asked, ¡°Could this True Spirit Blood be too overbearing? Wangshu is a Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, and I am preparing to awaken her Spiritual Body, but she has yet to commence cultivation. If the Spiritual Blood is too potent, it might harm her body.¡± ????????¦¥s?


    ¡°Young Master, I know of a Medicinal Bath Technique that can dilute True Spirit Blood and use it to prepare a medicinal bath,¡±


    ¡°This will not only maximize the awakening of Miss¡¯s Blood Talisman Spiritual Body but also purify her flesh and solidify her foundation.¡±


    ¡°At that time, Miss Wangshu can immediately commence cultivation, and before reaching the Foundation Establishment, her progress will be incredibly fast!¡±


    Dressed in gorgeous palace clothes, with a delicate and perfect complexion, Hong Lian always maintained a faint smile on her face as she spoke.


    She appeared sacred and noble and exuded an ethereal and hazy beauty.


    ¡°Good, list the Spiritual Materials needed for this medicinal bath,¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately replied upon hearing this.


    ¡°Young Master, this Medicinal Bath Technique is not immutable; it still needs to be formulated based on the condition of the Spiritual Blood, and I also have some understanding in the area of medical treatments,¡±


    Hong Lian said this, indicating her need to first confirm the conditions of several types of Spiritual Blood.


    Because aside from the Mount Sumeru¡¯s True Spirit Blood, she indicated that the bloodlines of the Nine Netherhound and the Cold Blue Dark Turtle were also extraordinary and could be included.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded his head, asking for the approximate amount of Spiritual Blood needed.


    After confirming that it would not cause harm to his Pet Beasts, he went to request a portion of Spiritual Blood from the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    The True Spirit Blood of the Mount Sumeru Tree King, although called blood, is actually an Origin Source liquid.


    It resembles liquid amber and shimmers with a golden luster, exuding a rich vitality and a sacred aura.


    Subsequently, he asked Hong Lian to draw some essence blood from the Nine Netherhound and the Cold Blue Dark Turtle, which left both Pet Beasts somewhat wilted and weak, needing several months to recuperate.


    ¡­.


    Ten days later.


    Inside the Alchemy Room, the Earth Vein Fire burned vigorously.


    However, above the fire was not a Pill Furnace.


    Instead, it was a Bronze Cauldron!


    At this moment, inside the cauldron, the crystal-clear Spiritual Liquid roiled as ¡®Xu Ruyin¡¯ placed pricy herbs, Spirit Fruits, Monster Cores, and even demon beast bones into it.


    As time passed, the clear Spiritual Liquid inside the cauldron gradually turned dark and viscous.


    ¡°Chss!¡±


    ¡®Xu Ruyin¡¯ lifted her palm lightly, and gourds from the table beside her rose into the air, their contents of Spiritual Blood pouring into the cauldron.


    ¡°Gurgle gurgle gurgle¡ª¡±


    With the addition of green, crimson, and azure liquids into the cauldron, the dark water boiled more fiercely, emanating an unpleasant smell.


    ¡°Daddy¡­¡±


    Lu Wangshu, originally excited to hear she possessed a legendary Spiritual Body and that a simple medicinal bath could awaken it, had hurried over in high spirits.


    But now, looking at the boiling Bronze Cauldron, her face tensed up, her lips pursed, displaying a hint of fear.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, don¡¯t be afraid,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as he stroked her head.


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    Lu Wangshu then turned to look pitifully at her mother, Xiao Xiyue, no longer wanting to proceed with the medicinal bath.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, once the medicinal bath is finished, little Wangshu can begin to cultivate,¡±


    Xiao Xiyue squatted down, speaking gently.


    She was well aware that Lu Changsheng had prepared this medicinal bath for his daughter to awaken the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, spending tens of thousands of Spirit Stones and even purchasing a Second Rank medicinal cauldron specially for it.


    The inclusion of True Spirit Blood, particularly, was beyond valuation.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    ¡®Xu Ruyin¡¯ poured the last bottle of golden liquid into the medicinal cauldron.


    Following that, just like in alchemy, she gestured towards the Bronze Cauldron, emitting a series of spells.


    The cauldron hummed and vibrated, the liquid inside boiling and foaming, with splashes of iridescent clarity.


    The originally murky liquid slowly turned to a pale gold, filling the air with a rich fragrance.


    ¡°Young Master, the precious medicine has been brewed, it is ready for use,¡±


    At this moment, ¡®Xu Ruyin¡¯ looked towards Lu Changsheng and spoke.


    ¡°Daddy, I¡¯m going to be boiled alive¡­¡±


    Lu Wangshu said with a frightened face.

 Chapter 562: Lu Wangshu Awakens! Golden Silkworm Gu! (2)

    ¡°Hong Lian, are you sure there won¡¯t be any problems?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the bubbling medicinal bath with concern and asked for confirmation.


    ¡°Young master, please rest assured, this medicinal bath technique refines all the essence into a precious medicine. During the baptism, other than some pain, there will be no harm,¡±


    the Hong Lian inhabiting Xu Ruyin¡¯s body spoke up.


    Due to her weak spiritual soul, she was unable to leave the Ancient Beast Taming Charm for long periods of time or do too much through her spiritual body.


    Therefore, for daily tasks such as alchemy, artifact refining, and setting up arrays, she would do them through Xu Ruyin¡¯s body.


    ...


    It was also for this reason that Lu Changsheng had not allowed Xu Ruyin to conceive.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this.


    Then, looking at Lu Wangshu, who was timidly clinging to her mother, Xiao Xiyue, he spoke in a gentle voice, ¡°Wangshu, it¡¯s okay, it will be over soon.¡±


    ¡°Daddy, I¡¯m going to be boiled¡­¡±


    Lu Wangshu said, her face filled with fear.


    ¡°Good girl, Wangshu.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue knew they couldn¡¯t delay any longer, as it would affect the efficacy of the bath.


    She gritted her teeth slightly, then raised her hand, and her daughter was lifted into the air, followed by a ¡®plop¡¯ as she entered the cauldron.


    ¡°Daddy, mommy, it¡¯s so hot, I don¡¯t want to be boiled!¡±


    Lu Wangshu immediately cried out in alarm, her face showing a look of pain.


    ¡°Wangshu, don¡¯t be afraid, don¡¯t be afraid, after the bath, daddy will teach you cultivation, and after your bath, you will grow up quickly and be able to hold turtles,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing this scene, felt sorry for his daughter and worried she might not be able to bear it, so he spoke comfortingly.


    ¡°Shh!¡±


    ¡®Xu Ruyin¡¯ then cast one spell after another toward the bronze cauldron, landing on Lu Wangshu.


    The medicinal liquid boiled and bubbled, radiating a brilliant light and permeating a fragrant scent; even the roar of demon beasts could be heard.


    ¡°Daddy, mommy¡­¡±


    Under the baptism, Lu Wangshu¡¯s body turned red, her skin was suffused with a brilliant light, and a divine radiance flowed.


    However, the look of pain on her small face was genuine.


    She had been pampered by Lu Changsheng from a young age and had never been hit or hurt before; now she was experiencing this kind of pain.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s okay, don¡¯t be afraid, just endure it a little while longer, and later daddy and mommy will take you fishing and make you candy pills,¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue could tell that the medicinal bath was indeed not causing harm to Lu Wangshu.


    The wisps of essence in the medicinal bath continuously cleansed and refined her blood, meridians, bones, and dantian, making them more resilient and harmonious with nature¡¯s spiritual energy. R??????¨°§£§§?


    ¡°Daddy, you have to keep your promise¡­¡±


    Lu Wangshu also understood that she couldn¡¯t escape today¡¯s medicinal bath no matter what and had to endure boiling this once; with reddened eyes and a pitiful look, she said.


    ¡°When has daddy ever lied to you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied with a pained expression, speaking tenderly.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Lu Wangshu, with a pained and aggrieved face, stayed in the bronze cauldron, biting down on her teeth, no longer crying out in pain.


    She knew her parents were doing it for her own good, and she had to awaken her Spiritual Body through this method.


    As time passed little by little, the essence of the medicinal bath continued to baptize Lu Wangshu, making her tender skin turn a deep red as if about to bleed, with continuous impurities being expelled.


    ¡°Om¡ª¡±


    Suddenly, a mysterious aura spread from within Lu Wangshu.


    ¡°Blood Talisman Spiritual Body!¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue both sensed this aura and exchanged a glance, their faces showing delight.


    They knew that Lu Wangshu¡¯s Blood Talisman Spiritual Body had begun to awaken.


    ¡°Hmm~¡±


    However, at this moment, Lu Wangshu was somewhat muddled under the medicinal bath ritual.


    She felt an inexplicable sensation all over, as if she were floating, and her whole body was comfortable.


    Groggily, she opened her eyes and saw her mother and father still beside her, watching her with concern. She instantly felt reassured and fell asleep right in the medicinal cauldron.


    This scene brought smiles to Lu Changsheng and the others.


    The medicinal bath continued for a day and a night, leaving only a quarter of the original amount.


    ¡°My lord, it¡¯s done.¡±


    At this time, Hong Lian cast a spell and spoke to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Hong Lian, you have worked hard this time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled deeply and said.


    All day, it had been Hong Lian who was busy; he and Xiao Xiyue had just been watching.


    He could now clearly see that his daughter, Lu Wangshu, was crystal clear and radiant, with a rich Spiritual Energy flowing through her meridians and Dantian.


    As soon as she began cultivation, she could complete the process of drawing Spiritual Energy into her body, without the need to cultivate slowly.


    ¡°My lord is too kind.¡±


    Hong Lian said with a light laugh.


    ¡°We¡¯ll take Wangshu to rest, and you should rest too,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    He knew that the day had taken a lot out of Hong Lian.


    He then gestured for Xiao Xiyue to lift Lu Wangshu out of the cauldron to have a good night¡¯s rest.


    ¡°Mother¡­..¡±


    Lu Wangshu, lifted by her mother, half-awake, mumbled softly and cuddled into Xiao Xiyue¡¯s arms before falling back to sleep. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She had undergone the medicinal bath ritual and awakened her Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, exhausting a great deal, and needed sleep to recover and complete her transformation.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Hong Lian nodded in reply and then looked at the remaining liquid in the cauldron, saying, ¡°My lord, not all of the medicinal power in the cauldron has been absorbed. Later on, you can add more medicinal fluid and continue to use it to refine the flesh and bones of the young masters and ladies in the house.¡±


    ¡°Refining the flesh¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, and he asked, ¡°Hong Lian, can anyone be baptized in this medicinal bath?¡±


    ¡°Of course.¡±


    Hong Lian spoke up: ¡°This Medicinal Bath Technique is something I acquired from a Barbarian Witch Tribe.¡±


    ¡°After detecting the Spiritual Root in their children, they all undergo a medicinal bath ritual to refine their flesh and bones.¡±


    ¡°This method is actually akin to the effect of the ¡®Solid Foundation Elixir¡¯ that my lord administers to the young masters and ladies in the house.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just that, comparatively, this method is more crude and direct.¡±


    ¡°If my lord wishes to perform a medicinal bath ritual for all the young masters and ladies in the house, it is certainly possible, but this is best done between the ages of six and ten.¡±

 Chapter 563: Lu Wangshu Awakens! Golden Silkworm Gu! (3)

    ¡°If they¡¯re too old, it¡¯s difficult to absorb the effectiveness of the medicine, easy to waste, and the effects are not significant,¡±


    Hong Lian said in a gentle and graceful voice.


    ¡°Alright, we can consider that later. As for now, this kind of medicinal bath is still somewhat expensive,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in agreement.


    Although he wanted to provide such a treatment for all his children,


    the preparation of this medicinal bath for Lu Wangshu alone, not to mention the use of his three pet beasts¡¯ spiritual blood,


    ...


    cost him nearly twenty thousand spirit stones just for the purchase of other various spiritual blood, spiritual medicines, monster cores, and demon beast materials.


    If he were to do this for all the children in the family, even if he were wealthy, he couldn¡¯t afford such an expense.


    Moreover, the blood supply from the family¡¯s three pet beasts wouldn¡¯t keep up.


    ¡°Young master, this time it was for the awakening of the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, which involved the use of True Spirit Blood, thus maximizing the effects of the bath and resulting in higher costs,¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s also possible to create a medicinal bath using the blood, bones, and monster cores of First and Second Rank demon beasts,¡±


    ¡°However, such potency can be much more overbearing and the process extremely painful. If one cannot endure it, there¡¯s a risk of injury,¡±


    ¡°In some small barbarian tribes, where conditions are poor, they use this method to lay the foundation for their youngsters,¡±


    Hong Lian added.


    She indicated that the medicinal bath for Lu Wangshu was of a high standard,


    and for the initiation of ordinary youngsters, it wouldn¡¯t need to be so lavish, costing less than a tenth.


    ¡°Good,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded his head.


    He planned to consider adding a medicinal bath ritual to the family¡¯s regimen when conditions improved.


    ¡°System!¡±


    As he walked out of the alchemy room with Xiao Xiyue, Lu Changsheng inwardly called out.


    He wanted to see what changes had occurred to his daughter¡¯s talents after awakening the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    Immediately, a system panel appeared.


    [Name: Lu Wangshu]


    [Lifespan: 10/93]


    [Talent: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, Blood Talisman Spiritual Body (Superior Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation Level: None]


    [Talent: Talisman Path Compatibility (89%)]


    ¡°89%!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon seeing the talent displayed on his daughter¡¯s panel, paused for a moment, his eyes revealing surprise and delight.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that upon awakening the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, his daughter¡¯s talent would soar so dramatically.


    The person with the highest talent in his family currently was Ling Zixiao.


    Her Formation Path talent was 81%!


    Yet his daughter, Lu Wangshu, having just begun to be introduced to the Talisman Path and having awakened the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, now had a compatibility of 89%! ????????¦¥????


    Under his tutelage in the future, through the Blood Talisman Spiritual Patterns within her body, her talent might easily surpass 90% and could potentially reach 100%!


    ¡°The Blood Talisman Spiritual Body is naturally attuned to the Talisman Path!¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled softly, murmuring to himself.


    Although he too had awakened the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body and was aware of its effects,


    due to his Second Grade Talisman Master legacy and the ¡°Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture¡± from the system, he had no need for this spiritual body.


    Besides using it initially to get familiar with the patterns from the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture and to draw Third Rank Spirit Talismans, which felt much easier,


    in other areas, such as comprehension of the Talisman Path, he really didn¡¯t feel any advantage.


    The two arrived at the Lu Family Mansion.


    Xiao Xiyue gently laid her daughter on the bed and softly asked, ¡°Changsheng, now that Wangshu can start cultivating, have you considered which cultivation technique she should practice?¡±


    ¡°Later, I can go back to Qingyun Sect and see if there are any cultivation techniques related to the Talisman Path, which would be beneficial for Wangshu in the future,¡±


    She knew that her daughter, having the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, would benefit greatly from practicing Talisman Path techniques,


    but Talisman Path techniques were extremely rare, and there was no known inheritance of such techniques in the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Heh, don¡¯t worry about that,¡±


    ¡°When I obtained the art of talisman formations, I also received a cultivation technique for the Talisman Path,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, sitting by the bed, pulled his lovely wife into his embrace and said warmly.


    ¡°Good~¡±


    Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s beautiful eyes shone like crescents as she smiled softly, ¡°In that case, Wangshu won¡¯t need to join an Immortal Sect and can cultivate at home.¡±


    She might not know about Hong Lian¡¯s situation, but through Lu Changsheng¡¯s various actions over the years, she knew that under these circumstances, her daughter did not need to join an Immortal Sect.


    Initially, she did have the idea of having her daughter join an Immortal Sect.


    But as Lu Changsheng¡¯s extraordinary talents gradually emerged, her thoughts on the matter slowly faded.


    ¡°Xi Yue, don¡¯t worry, with me here, Wangshu¡¯s future will certainly not be bleak!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s voice was full of confidence.


    Looking at his daughter on the bed, smacking her lips as if she were dreaming about eating something, Lu Changsheng chuckled and pinched her tender cheeks, ¡°Who knows, maybe in the future our little Wangshu could become the foremost Talisman Cultivator in Jiang Country!¡±


    Although these words were somewhat in jest, he believed that under his guidance, his daughter could indeed achieve such a feat in the future!


    ¡°The foremost Talisman Cultivator in Jiang Country¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue just hoped her daughter could be happy and did not have too many ambitious thoughts.


    But when she heard ¡®the foremost Talisman Cultivator,¡¯ a smile of longing also appeared in her beautiful eyes.


    After all, as parents, who wouldn¡¯t hope for their daughter to achieve something in the future?


    Thus, the two of them spoke about their daughter¡¯s future.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng also couldn¡¯t help but miss his children who were away from home.


    His son Lu Qingshan and daughter Lu Qingzhu of the Jinyang Sect in Yue Country.


    And his daughter, Nangong Yaoyao, in Jin Kingdom.


    He was slightly more at ease with Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu.


    After all, Jinyang Sect of Yue Country was a righteous Cultivation Sect.


    His son Lu Qingshan had broken through to the Sixth Level of Energy Refinement last year, and his daughter Lu Qingzhu had also advanced to the Fifth Level not long ago.


    But the situation of Nangong Yaoyao, he couldn¡¯t help but worry.


    After all, the Five Poisons Cult of Jin Kingdom belonged to the Demon Path.


    His daughter had been raised in a Demon Path Sect since she was young, with her mother Nangong Mil¨ª being a notable figure in the Demon Path.


    Although this situation didn¡¯t necessarily mean she was at a disadvantage, it felt like she could easily be led astray.


    ¡°This child will soon be five years old¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought that he had never even met this child, fearing he wouldn¡¯t know how to face her when he went to Jin Kingdom in the future.


    At this moment, he was filled with profound anxiety.


    Meanwhile.


    In Jin Kingdom, the Five Poisons Cult.


    A gloomy and dark prison cell.


    ¡°Under the Heavenly Gu, with the Golden Silkworm as king, it seems your luck is not small, actually managing to refine a Golden Silkworm Gu!¡±


    Nangong Mil¨ª, dressed in a majestic purple silk gown with an enchanting and bewitching face, looked at the man in front of her and spoke softly, as a gold-hued, silkworm-like creature rested on her slender jade-like fingers.


    ¡°Heaven Spider Emissary, please spare my life, Heaven Spider Emissary, please spare my life! I am willing to offer up the Golden Silkworm Gu and only ask for Your Eminence¡¯s mercy!¡±


    The man was burly, with a fierce face and bloodshot eyes; his limbs, his collarbones, and his pelvis, all the vital points, were pierced by chains, suppressing his mana.


    As he looked at the extraordinarily glamorous Nangong Mil¨ª in front of him, he kept pleading for mercy, fear evident in his eyes.


    As a disciple of the Five Poisons Cult, he was very clear that this Heaven Spider Emissary was a true femme fatale; falling into her hands meant there was no good ending.


    ¡°Hehe, sparing your life, naturally, I can,¡±


    ¡°However, since you have managed to refine the Golden Silkworm Gu, you should know that to subdue it, one must use the fresh blood of its master for nurturing and feeding,¡±


    Nangong Mil¨ª smiled charmingly, her voice flirtatious, but her beautiful eyes only held cold and ruthless light.


    ¡°No, Heaven Spider Emissary, I beg you, please spare me!¡±


    The burly man showed a look of terror, trembling all over, and he quickly begged aloud.


    Having managed to refine the Golden Silkworm Gu, he certainly understood the domineering nature of the Gu; it was difficult for others to refine it.


    The only way was to suppress the will of the Golden Silkworm Gu with another Heavenly Gu and slowly subdue it.


    But there was another demonic method, which was to pour and feed the blood of its current master to slowly refine it.


    Nangong Mil¨ª, by saying this, was obviously intending to use the second method to make him a Blood Slave, thereby refining the Golden Silkworm Gu.


    Watching Nangong Mil¨ª turn and step out of the prison, he howled ferociously, ¡°Ahh, Nangong Mil¨ª, you harlot, you will not die well. ¡±


    ¡°I refined the Golden Silkworm Gu and was certain to rise among the ranks in the Sect¡¯s grand competition; if you kill me, once the Sect Hierarch knows, he will certainly not let you off lightly!¡±


    The burly man roared loudly, his body struggling against the chains, making them rattle loudly.


    He thought that after obtaining such a fortuitous chance to refine the Golden Silkworm Gu, he was on the cusp of soaring high.


    But unexpectedly, because of the crime of killing a fellow sect member, he was taken down by Nangong Mil¨ª and was now destined to become a Blood Slave.


    ¡°Hehe~¡±


    Nangong Mil¨ª, facing these curses, turned a deaf ear and let out a soul-stirring, light chuckle.


    Looking at the Golden Silkworm Gu on her fingertip, her eyes revealed a hint of indulgence and joy: ¡°With this Golden Silkworm Gu, Yaoyao¡¯s destined Gu will have a place to belong.¡±

 Chapter 564: Fate-Defying Robe, Mount Sumerus Grand Illusory Sky Formation!

    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Lu Family Mansion, in a rear courtyard.


    ¡°Heeheehee!¡±


    Lu Wangshu held the Cold Blue Dark Turtle above her head, running around the courtyard with a face full of cheer.


    Although her body had been decent before, it was still within the range of an ordinary person.


    But after the medicinal bath ritual, her physical constitution had improved significantly, almost a complete transformation, comparable to a martial artist, a Body Cultivator.


    ...


    ¡°Wangshu, be careful.¡±


    By her side, Xiao Xiyue watched her daughter with worry, fearful that the girl might trip or hurt herself.


    ¡°Alright, alright, Wangshu, come here, Daddy will teach you cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, watching his spirited and overly excited daughter, called out helplessly.


    His daughter was usually quite serene.


    But now, running around with a Cold Blue Dark Turtle weighing hundreds of pounds, he felt a strong sense of dissonance.


    It was a relief that after the medicinal bath, only her height had increased a bit.


    If she had transformed like Nezha, Lu Changsheng felt he would not bear to look.


    However, he knew this was merely the strong effect of the medicinal bath.


    The girl had slept three days and nights and still hadn¡¯t fully assimilated the medicine¡¯s power, her whole being brimming with energy.


    ¡°Mhm, mhm.¡±


    Lu Wangshu set down her pet and then skipped merrily over to Lu Changsheng¡¯s side.


    Although she had been nearly cooked to death a few days ago, which made her quite aggrieved,


    her current spirited and strong state made her feel unprecedentedly well, pushing the memory of almost being boiled behind her.


    ¡°Daddy, what¡¯s the name of the cultivation method I¡¯ll practice? How do I cultivate it?¡±


    Lu Wangsheng asked with clear, expectant, and curious eyes.


    In class at the academy, she¡¯d learned quite a bit about cultivation.


    She knew that in cultivation, one needed to choose a cultivation technique suitable for oneself, and after reaching the Third Level of Qi Refinement, one could fly on a sword and command water, fire, lightning, and thunder. ?¦¡?????


    By then, she could go fishing on her own, without needing to call for Daddy or Mommy or for the company of a brother or sister.


    ¡°Hehe, your spiritual body is of the Talisman Path, so the technique Daddy is going to teach you is called ¡®Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture.''¡± Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng had his daughter sit next to him and gestured for Xiao Xiyue to listen in.


    He then started to describe the technique: ¡°After practicing this technique, you can condense your Life-bound Divine Talisman, and in battle, you have methods such as Void Drawing of Talismans, Talisman Refinement Formation, and Sacrificial of Talisman Soldiers.¡±


    ¡°Daddy, doesVoid Drawing of Talismans mean you can draw talismans without using talisman paper?¡±


    Lu Wangshu, under Lu Changsheng¡¯s everyday teachings, had already become familiar with Talisman Making.


    ¡°Exactly, all kinds of talismans and techniques can be deployed through the method of Void Drawing of Talismans.¡±


    ¡°Ordinary talismans require a lot of time to draw, but after practicing this technique, you¡¯ll be able to draw a large quantity of talismans in a very short amount of time,¡± Lu Changsheng said softly.


    ¡°Daddy, why not prepare talismans in advance? That way, wouldn¡¯t you not need to draw them when the time comes?¡±


    Lu Wangshu asked such a question.


    Lu Changsheng: ¡°????¡±


    He suddenly felt that by placating his daughter with talismans to play with in ordinary days, he had led to her lacking awareness of the value of Spirit Talismans.


    ¡°Because normally drawing talismans not only takes a lot of time but also requires money to buy talisman paper and spirit ink.¡±


    ¡°If you can perform Void Drawing of Talismans, you can save the money for those materials, which you can then use to buy tasty treats and fun toys.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, the higher the level of the talisman, the rarer the materials needed. Void Drawing of Talismans doesn¡¯t have this problem,¡± Lu Changsheng explained patiently to his daughter.


    ¡°Oh, I see. Daddy, what are Talisman Refinement Formation and Sacrificial of Talisman Soldiers?¡±


    Lu Wangshu nodded thoughtfully and continued to inquire.


    ¡°Normally, we use two or three talismans at a time, right?¡±


    ¡°But with Talisman Refinement Formation, you can use hundreds or thousands of talismans together at once, forming a formation that multiplies their power,¡± Lu Changsheng explained, taking out a Golden Armor Spirit Bean.


    As soon as the spirit bean flew out, it transformed into a large figure, a warrior clad in golden armor.


    ¡°As for talisman soldiers, they are Spirit Talismans refined into soldiers, like this Golden Armor Warrior that Daddy has, which can help with work and do many things.¡±


    ¡°You like big puppet toys, right? Talisman soldiers can be made to look like big puppet toys,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile, pointing at the Golden Armor Warrior.


    ¡°Help with work, big puppet toys!¡±


    Lu Wangshu heard this, and looking at the two-meter-tall Golden Armor Warrior in front of her, her little face immediately showed a look of surprise and excitement.


    Although she had some interest in Talisman Path, under Lu Changsheng¡¯s guidance,


    she was even more passionate about fishing, Alchemy, and puppets.


    Hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words now and thinking that she could take talisman soldiers fishing, she grew interested in this technique.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, this technique is very powerful. Come, let Daddy teach you now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng coaxed his daughter and began to explain the first level of the technique slowly.


    Xiao Xiyue rested her jade arm on her cheek, her beautiful eyes full of smiles as she watched the father and daughter in front of her.


    She couldn¡¯t help thinking back to the time when her master Yun Wanshang taught her how to cultivate.


    But her master had not been as detailed in her teachings as Lu Changsheng was now.


    Moreover, her master was very imposing and strict back then, not as gentle in demeanor and tone as Lu Changsheng, who seemed to be cajoling a child.


    An hour later.


    Lu Wangshu crisply said, ¡°Daddy, I¡¯ve memorized it all!¡±


    ¡°Oh, memorized it all, have you? Then give it a try. Daddy will watch you,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smiling chuckle, taking out a cushion for his daughter.


    He was curious to see how long it would take for his daughter to get into the state and complete the process of drawing qi into her body.


    Just like when Lu Ping¡¯an practiced the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art; it had taken him four days to grasp the essentials.


    ¡°Mmmhmm.¡±


    Lu Wangshu, hugging the cushion, sat down to the side in the lotus position.


    Then, with pursed lips and a serious face, she said, ¡°Daddy, I¡¯m going to begin!¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a full smile.


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    The next moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s smiling face stiffened slightly, and his eyes showed a look of surprise and doubt.

 Chapter 565: The Fate-Defying Robe, Mount Sumerus Grand Illusory Sky Formation! (2)

    Not only him, but Xiao Xiyue¡¯s eyes also revealed surprise, doubt, and delight.


    Because they saw that as soon as their daughter Lu Wangshu closed her eyes, she entered the state.


    Threads and strands of nature¡¯s spiritual energy were being drawn to her, slowly entering Lu Wangshu¡¯s body.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue looked at each other, both seeing overwhelming joy in the other¡¯s eyes.


    The speed of a cultivator¡¯s cultivation, besides the primary factor of the Spiritual Root, depended also on comprehension.


    ...


    If one had high comprehension, many cultivation techniques could be quickly learned and mastered, hastening the pace of cultivation considerably.


    Just like how Lu Changsheng, relying on the cultivation techniques inherited from the system, faced fewer obstacles on his cultivation path.


    Seeing their daughter immediately enter the state and comprehend the cultivation technique, they were naturally overjoyed.


    ¡°Is this because of the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body or because Wangshu herself has excellent comprehension?¡±


    ¡°It should be both. Wangshu has always been quick to grasp alchemy, talisman making, fishing, and other such activities, understanding their meanings with just a brief explanation.¡±


    ¡°Now that the cultivation technique she is practicing is of the Talisman Path, which coincides with her Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, she has instantly grasped its mysteries and entered the state.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused to himself, his eyes filled with joy.


    The real difficulty of the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture lay in its ninety-nine spiritual patterns.


    Take Lu Miaoge; it had taken her ten years to barely comprehend the first foundational spiritual pattern.


    Now, with Lu Wangshu¡¯s remarkable comprehension, understanding these spiritual patterns in the future should be much simpler.


    ¡°Changsheng, it seems Wangshu has inherited your comprehension¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue conveyed to Lu Changsheng with a face full of joy.


    Because Lu Changsheng was proficient in various cultivation techniques, as well as in talisman making, alchemy, and the art of talisman formations, she had always believed that Lu Changsheng had extraordinary comprehension and innate talent.


    Seeing her daughter¡¯s comprehension now, she believed it was inherited from Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled but said nothing.


    He had a clear idea about his own comprehension.


    In this manner, under their watchful eyes, after half a day had passed.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    A surge of qi energy dispersed from Lu Wangshu¡¯s body, causing her skirt to flutter and creating a layer of dust around her.


    Lu Wangshu opened her eyes and looked at her delicate palms.


    She felt a mysterious change had occurred, yet couldn¡¯t articulate what had changed.


    Then, she looked to her father and inquired, ¡°Father, have I mastered it?¡±


    ¡°Yes, you have, my Wangshu is really amazing, you have completed the first step of drawing qi into your body so quickly!¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt the faint flow of qi in his body, stood up, approached his daughter, and with a smile, stroked her head.


    At that moment, he deeply understood what it meant to win at the starting line.


    His daughter only had a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root.


    But with the Solid Foundation Elixirs he had been feeding her since she was young, and the costly baths of True Spirit Blood and tens of thousands of spirit stones, her early speed was probably not inferior to those with higher-grade spiritual roots. ???????????¨º?


    ¡°Ehehe, so this is drawing qi into the body?¡±


    The little girl, upon receiving confirmation, immediately expressed her happiness, ¡°Father, how long will it take for me to break through the Third Level Energy Refinement? My teacher said that once I reach the Third Level Energy Refinement, I can fly with the help of a magic artifact!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, as long as you diligently cultivate, it won¡¯t take long. When you break through the Third Level Energy Refinement, Father will give you a magic artifact,¡± said Lu Changsheng with a chuckle.


    Gauging his daughter¡¯s current situation, he estimated that it would take about a year for her to break through the Third Level Energy Refinement.


    ¡°Father, when can I start Void Drawing of Talismans and the Sacrificial of Talisman Soldiers?¡±


    Lu Wangshu continued to inquire.


    ¡°Hmm, that¡¯s going to take some time,¡± said Lu Changsheng, not wanting to dampen her enthusiasm. He added, ¡°Well, as long as you cultivate well, whatever kind of large puppet toy you want, Father will give you one.¡±


    ¡°As long as little Wangshu diligently cultivates, you can also tell Mother whatever you desire,¡± said Xiao Xiyue, who had approached and wrapped her arm around her daughter.


    ¡°Okay~¡±


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s face lit up with happiness.


    It was rare to see both her father and mother so joyful.


    In her heart, she felt an added expectation from her parents about her cultivation.


    ¡­


    Half a month later, Xiao Xiyue left.


    Her visit this time was precisely because of issues concerning her daughter Lu Wangshu.


    Now that she had been away for over a month, she needed to return to her sect to report back.


    Although Lu Wangshu was reluctant to part with her mother, as she grew older, she also understood that her mother had many duties to attend to.


    On this day, with the sun shining brightly, Lu Changsheng accompanied his daughter Lu Wangshu to Bi Shui Lake for fishing.


    While the daughter had an extraordinary talent in the Talisman Path,


    she did not have a passion for talisman making and preferred fishing in her daily life.


    Lu Changsheng, however, was at a loss.


    A child at this age was bound to be playful, and making her focus solely on cultivation and studying was impossible.


    Therefore, he could only suggest a mix of work and leisure, spending an hour a day on cultivation and an hour on studying the Talisman Path.


    The rest of the time, apart from attending classes, he let her play as she liked.


    Just then, a system notification rang in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    [Congratulations to the host, fifty of your offspring have broken through Martial Dao Innate, gaining Bloodline Effect: Increased reproduction rate of offspring by 5%, and receiving one chance to draw a prize!]


    ¡°Hmm, fifty, is it?¡±


    Upon hearing the voice, Lu Changsheng showed a smile.


    ¡°Father, Father, I¡¯ve got a fish on the line!¡±


    Seated on the Cold Blue Dark Turtle, Lu Wangshu suddenly exclaimed with surprise and excitement, lifting the fishing rod vertically.


    Thanks to the medicinal baths, her strength had levelled up, and she no longer required assistance when hooking a fish.


    Moreover, she had self-taught how to play a fish, and patiently guided the fish onto the hook.


    This scene made Lu Changsheng shake his head; with her talents and comprehension, why didn¡¯t she apply them more to worthy pursuits?


    After enduring what felt like an eternity fishing with his daughter for an hour, Lu Changsheng told her to go back and cultivate properly, while he returned to Changsheng Hall.


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 Chapter 566: The Fate-Defying Robe, Mount Sumerus Grand Illusory Sky Formation! (3)

    ¡°System, draw a prize!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and silently chanted in his heart. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Hs fishing luck had been so poor, it was about time for some good fortune in the drawing, right?


    A faint red roulette appeared, and the golden light began to spin.


    After a few breaths, the golden light settled on the ¡®Magical Treasure¡¯ section.


    ...


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Magical Treasure: Fate-Defying Robe!]


    [The reward has been dispatched to the System Space; the host may check it at any time]


    A mystic robe emerged from the great roulette, accompanied by a system notification tone.


    ¡°A Magical Treasure, the Fate-Defying Robe?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows lifted when he saw the reward.


    Although he was indifferent to most magical treasures, he felt quite pleased with the robe.


    After all, even if a magical robe could not be activated, its defensive capabilities were far superior to those of a common spiritual instrument robe.


    [Magic Artifact: Fate-Defying Robe]


    [Grade: High-Grade Magical Treasure]


    [Description: Crafted by the Ancient Mount Sumeru Elder, this unique magical treasure can block divination and conceal one¡¯s form and qi. If fully activated, it can hide in the void and traverse formartions below the third rank. Unless one has the Spiritual Eye Technique or divine skills, it is hard to detect.]


    ¡°Hm, not so much focused on defense, but blocking divination and concealing one¡¯s form and qi, and traversing formations?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the magical treasure in front of him with some astonishment.


    In the vast array of cultivation skills, there is a very niche and specialized skill known as divination.


    This art of divination can fathom the secrets of heaven, intuitively predict personal fortunes and misfortunes, or gain a rough idea of someone else¡¯s situation and information.


    However, this mystical art of divination is very esoteric, with an extremely high barrier of entry and can shorten one¡¯s lifespan. Lu Changsheng had never seen it but had only read about it in books. ?¦¡??§£¨¨?


    In the Cultivation World, where such arts of divination exist, naturally, there is also divine skills that shield one from heavenly secrets and treasures that isolate divination.


    The Fate-Defying Robe is one such magical treasure.


    ¡°Though there¡¯s probably no one trying to divine my whereabouts for no reason, possessing this robe is good to have.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, the robe also has effects that conceal one¡¯s form and qi¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.


    He judged the Fate-Defying Magical Treasure to be fairly good and decided to keep it for his own use.


    With a slight intent, he retrieved the magical treasure from the System Space.


    Instantly, a broadly tailored, simple, and refined mystic robe appeared in front of Lu Changsheng.


    Upon touching the robe, it felt silky smooth and as warm as jade, woven with an unknown material and inscribed with spiritual patterns and seals.


    Lu Changsheng began the process of refining the seals within the robe.


    While his mana might not be strong enough to activate the robe, investing more time would allow him to refine it and retain the basic effects of concealing his form and qi.


    One month later, Lu Changsheng refined the Fate-Defying Robe.


    After putting on the robe, he flicked his finger and a mirror made of water emerged before him.


    The water mirror reflected his handsome and dapper figure.


    Looking at his reflection, Lu Changsheng felt as if his entire demeanor had changed.


    Originally, with his handsome features and green robe, he was like an orchid standing proudly, refreshing to behold.


    Now, dressed in a mystic robe, his figure became even more slender and upright, adding layers of depth and a stately, dignified air.


    With the Fate-Defying Robe on, Lu Changsheng inexplicably felt a strong sense of security.


    The main effects of the robe might be to block divination, conceal qi, hide one¡¯s form, and traverse formations,


    But a magical treasure is still a magical treasure!


    Its defenses were quite remarkable, far surpassing that of a spiritual instrument.


    Lu Changsheng had tested it and found that at least his own flying sword and techniques couldn¡¯t breach the robe and cause damage.


    ¡°Although the robe¡¯s spiritual light is subdued and it can conceal my form and qi, someone might still notice something is off.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought and decided to wear his green robe over it.


    After checking to make sure there were no issues, he left the room.


    ¡­


    One month later.


    ¡°Buzz¡ª¡ª¡±


    That day, as Lu Changsheng was teaching his daughter the basics of spiritual patterns, he suddenly felt Bi Yun Peak tremble slightly.


    ¡°Could it be Bi Yun Peak¡¯s Spirit Vein has advanced to a second-rank upper grade!?¡±


    He frowned slightly, immediately thinking of the advancement of his family¡¯s Spirit Vein.


    ¡°Wangshu, watch yourself for a moment. Daddy has something to take care of and will step out for a bit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to his daughter, Lu Wangshu, as he prepared to investigate the matter.


    ¡°Yes, Daddy, go ahead.¡±


    Lu Wangshu replied obediently.


    Lu Changsheng patted her little head, walked out of the courtyard, and headed to the top of Bi Yun Peak.


    ¡°My husband, Bi Yun Peak¡¯s Spirit Vein has indeed advanced to a second-rank upper grade!¡±


    Ling Zixiao greeted Lu Changsheng, guessing the reason for his presence, and said with a graceful smile.


    ¡°So it is the Spirit Vein¡¯s advancement.¡±


    Upon confirmation, a surge of joy filled Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart.


    Although the Spirit Vein was already at a critical point and the spiritual energy at the Spirit Eye was comparable to a second-rank upper grade,


    Now that the Spirit Vein had advanced from second-rank middle grade to upper grade, the concentration of spiritual energy throughout Bi Yun Peak could rise by thirty percent.


    Not only beneficial for Bi Yun Peak, but for the entire Bi Lake Mountain and even for the Mount Sumeru Tree King!


    He reached the Spirit Eye and could clearly feel that the spiritual energy was much more dense than before,


    With a continuous, surging outpouring of spiritual energy.


    Over time, this spiritual energy would gradually affect the entire Bi Yun Peak.


    However, Lu Changsheng decided to let Mount Sumeru absorb some of this spiritual energy.


    Since Bi Yun Peak didn¡¯t need so much spiritual energy right now, it would be better to channel it towards Mount Sumeru¡¯s growth.


    ¡°My husband, not only has the Spirit Vein advanced to a second-rank upper grade, but the Divine Wood Great Formation is also nearly complete; it¡¯s just missing the last step.¡±


    At this moment, Ling Zixiao continued with a smile.


    ¡°Oh, the Divine Wood Great Formation is about to be completed?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, surprised.

 Chapter 567: The Fate-Defying Robe, Mount Sumerus Grand Illusory Sky Formation! (4)

    The Divine Wood Great Formation had taken a long time to complete.


    From the moment Ling Zixiao started preparing to now, three years had passed.


    Though progress was slow due to physical reasons,


    The workload was indeed enormous.


    During these three years, Ling Zixiao mostly spent her time setting up this formation.


    ¡°Indeed, if my husband is at leisure, you may watch here.¡±


    ...


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s beautiful eyes shone brightly as she spoke.


    The reason the Divine Wood Great Formation took so long was that, under Hong Lian¡¯s guidance, her mastery of the Formation Path improved a lot, and she optimized and adjusted many aspects of the Great Formation.


    It could be said that this Divine Wood Great Formation was the pinnacle of her achievements.


    Now that the Great Formation lacked only the final step, she naturally hoped that Lu Changsheng would watch her masterpiece and share her joy and happiness.


    ¡°I¡¯d be more than happy.¡±


    This was the first time Lu Changsheng saw such an expression in Ling Zixiao¡¯s eyes.


    He knew that she truly loved the path of formation from the bottom of her heart.


    Now that the Great Formation was about to be completed, she hoped to receive his recognition and praise.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Ling Zixiao nodded and began the final step of the Great Formation.


    Although it was the last step, under Lu Changsheng¡¯s watch, Ling Zixiao still took a whole day and night to complete it.


    At this moment, her elegant face was full of exhaustion, but her eyes showed no signs of tiredness; in fact, they sparkled with vitality.


    ¡°My husband, the Divine Wood Great Formation has been successfully completed, ranking as an almost Third Rank, and as long as the Spirit Vein of Bi Yun Peak advances three ranks, the Great Formation will also be promoted to Third Rank!¡± ????????¦¥?


    ¡°But even as it stands, an almost Third Rank, no Nascent Soul Immortal could break through, and would even risk getting trapped inside, unable to extract themselves.¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s face was full of joy as she explained the situation of the Great Formation to Lu Changsheng.


    The core of the entire Great Formation was the Mount Sumeru Tree King, possessing the Divine Skills of a Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, capable of creating a Mount Sumeru Illusory Realm.


    The Illusory Realm was connected to the world of the Mount Sumeru Tree King¡¯s Cave Heaven and could draw anyone from the Illusory Realm into the Cave Heaven to suppress them at will.


    ¡°What strength is required to break through this Mount Sumeru Illusory Realm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the Mount Sumeru Tree King flowing with gold, amidst the array flags beside the mountain peak, asked aloud.


    ¡°Below Core Formation, there¡¯s no chance of breaking through, only a Nascent Soul Immortal can break the Illusory Realm!¡±


    ¡°But with the presence of the Mount Sumeru predecessor, as long as the Nascent Soul Immortal doesn¡¯t break the Illusory Realm in the first instance, they can be suppressed within the Cave Heaven!¡±


    Ling Zixiao said so.


    She had seen the Mount Sumeru Tree King suppress Hong Lian.


    She knew that even a Nascent Soul Cultivator would be helpless within the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    In other words, unless faced with a Nascent Soul attack, a Nascent Soul Immortal coming to Bi Lake Mountain was on a path to doom.


    ¡°Zixiao, open the Great Formation, I¡¯ll enter the formation to take a look.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stroked his chin, curious in his heart, wanting to experience this so-called Mount Sumeru Illusory Realm.


    ¡°Just a moment, my husband.¡±


    Ling Zixiao, dressed in a blue gown, graceful and dignified, softly spoke to Lu Changsheng.


    Then, with a wave of her hands forming gestures and manipulating the Array Plate, she cried out: ¡°Open!¡±


    In an instant, a crystalline luster flowed around the Mount Sumeru Tree King, shafts of divine radiance spilled out, giving the Great Formation that enveloped Bi Lake Mountain a hint of pale golden sheen.


    The blue and gold glows melded together, making the whole of Bi Lake Mountain seem semi-ethereal.


    Following that, Lu Changsheng saw a hazy mist of gray fog emerge, shrouding and enveloping him.


    ¡°This is the Mount Sumeru Illusory Realm!?¡±


    The very next moment, Lu Changsheng found himself no longer atop Bi Yun Peak.


    He appeared in a place where all sides were shrouded in a hazy and chaotic gray mist.


    ¡°Slash!¡±


    Lu Changsheng slapped his Storage Bag, and the True Yang Five Elements Sword appeared in his hand. Countless seven-colored Spiritual Lights burst forth, slashing towards the murky fog ahead.


    ¡°Puff puff puff¡ª¡±


    The Seven Luminaries Sword Qi flashed wildly, fierce and domineering, causing the fog to churn tumultuously and continuously disperse. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But behind the fog were layers upon layers of more mist.


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brow furrowed slightly as he looked at the gray fog ahead and continued to unleash several sharp sword lights.


    But behind that, there seemed to be an endless amount of gray fog, which was impossible to break through.


    ¡°My lord, how goes it?¡±


    At that moment, Ling Zixiao¡¯s figure also appeared in this world. She stood with dignified grace, her face elegant, asking with a smile.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, is this really an illusion?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired.


    Although Ling Zixiao had told him that this was an illusory realm derived from the power of Mount Sumeru,


    he felt as if he had teleported through a void, entirely in a different world.


    ¡°Yes, this Mount Sumeru Illusory Realm is half-real, half-false. All attacks are distributed over Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s Azure Water Sky Clearing Great Formation, and a portion is resolved by the senior Mount Sumeru.¡±


    ¡°Given enough Spiritual Energy to sustain it, this realm can evolve all sorts of illusions!¡±


    Ling Zixiao, holding an Array Plate, spoke out loud.


    With her words, she manipulated the plate to give a simple demonstration.


    Before them, the hazy world began to change, transforming into a wasteland with forests and even figures appearing.


    However, it lasted only for a brief moment before Ling Zixiao let the scenery dissipate, returning to a murky chaos.


    Because this ability currently primarily consumed Mount Sumeru¡¯s Mana, it was very draining on it.


    ¡°Mount Sumeru.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, looking at the illusion before him, and called out into the void.


    Immediately, Mount Sumeru replied, and a golden gateway of light appeared before them.


    Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao stepped through the light portal and entered within Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°This Divine Wood Great Formation is truly wondrous. With this Great Formation in place, even if many more try to enter Bi Lake Mountain, it is but moths to the flame, hurling themselves into a trap,¡± Lu Changsheng looked at the familiar scenery, took a deep breath, and remarked with a sense of relief.


    He knew that the greatest effect of this Divine Wood Great Formation was its fearlessness against group assaults.


    If a large force were to attack Bi Lake Mountain, and hundreds of Cultivators were to come, as long as he operated the Divine Wood Great Formation, he could trap all of them within the Mount Sumeru Illusory Realm.


    Then he could either slay or suppress them one by one into the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°My lord, it is no longer appropriate to continue calling this formation the Divine Wood Great Formation. Why don¡¯t you give it a new name?¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked at Lu Changsheng and suggested with a smile.


    ¡°Since this Great Formation is set up by you, Zi Xiao, it¡¯s only natural for you to name it,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a casual smile.


    ¡°In that case, how about we call it¡­ the Mount Sumeru Fantasy Heaven Great Formation!¡±


    Ling Zixiao suggested after a moment of contemplation.

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    ¡°Mount Sumeru Fantasy Sky Great Formation¡­ what a great name.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled and said, ¡°Who knows, perhaps the name of this formation will be famous throughout the entire Jiang Country Cultivation Realm one day.¡±


    Looking at Ling Zixiao in front of him, he suddenly thought of something and asked out loud, ¡°Zixiao, now that your body has recovered quite a bit and you can start cultivating again in a few days, have you considered switching to another cultivation method?¡±


    ¡°With several top-tier cultivation techniques available in our family now, I indeed have thoughts of switching to another one,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said with a light smile.


    Although the cultivation method she practiced was decent, it was only of the Exquisite Level.


    ...


    Now Bi Lake Mountain was not short of cultivation methods, as Hong Lian contributed two Orthodox Level cultivation techniques and seven Peripheral Sect Level cultivation techniques.


    Among them, there were two that she quite liked and was planning to switch to when the time came.


    ¡°Zixiao, which cultivation method are you planning to switch to?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to ask.


    ¡°One is Predecessor Hong Lian¡¯s sect-defining technique ¡®Vermilion Bird Sky-Scorching Art,¡¯ and the other is the ¡®Thunder Fire Nine Arts,''¡±


    Ling Zixiao said softly.


    As a Dragon Roar Physique, cultivating a cultivation method that was exceptionally yang and extremely firm would bring double the results with half the effort.


    And the techniques from the Vermilion Bird Palace mostly revolved around fire, which were rather suitable for her.


    ¡°I also have a few techniques here, Zixiao. Do you want to take a look and see if you like any?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment and said.


    He knew these two techniques, one was Orthodox Level, and the other was Peripheral Sect Level, both top-tier techniques from the Vermilion Bird Palace.


    But as her Daoist companion, he naturally had to show his support at this time.


    Whether a technique was suitable for Ling Zixiao was one thing, but his own attitude needed to be there.


    After all, over the years, Ling Zixiao had made many contributions to his family, had nearly lost her life for them, and what he had done for her so far was quite limited. ?????¦­??????£Ó


    ¡°Thank you, my husband,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said with a light smile, sitting down gracefully beside the table and pouring a cup of wine for Lu Changsheng.


    Ever since Lu Changsheng had acquired the skill of wine brewing, he would brew some wine that was beneficial to her body.


    So she also developed the habit of occasionally sipping a cup.


    ¡°The sword technique I¡¯m cultivating is known as the Seven Luminaries Sword Scripture¡­ If Zixiao is interested, I can teach you,¡±


    Lu Changsheng picked up his cup and took a light sip as he spoke.


    ¡°I¡¯m not interested in sword techniques,¡±


    Ling Zixiao gently shook her head.


    She felt sword techniques were too sharp and overbearing, focused too much on killing, and did not suit her.


    ¡°Aside from sword techniques, I have another cultivation method called the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture. The talisman formation technique I passed on to you comes from this scripture¡­ the main focus is¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and continued to introduce.


    ¡°The talisman formation technique you taught me, I have not yet fully grasped it,¡±


    ¡°And it involves too much knowledge about the Talisman Path, I have limited energy and simply no time to practice it concurrently,¡±


    Ling Zixiao continued to shake her head.


    She was very interested in this cultivation method.


    But she knew she didn¡¯t have the energy to also pursue the Talisman Path on the side.


    After all, not everyone could be as extraordinary as Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°I have a cultivation method called the Taiyi Shengshui Jue, but this method requires two people to cultivate together. Sister Miaoge is practicing this method, so there¡¯s no way I can help you with that¡­¡±


    ¡°In addition to these, I have one called the Black Dragon Codex, which Bai Ling practices. It commands Dao soldiers, and upon reaching a high level of mastery, one can transform into a black dragon, summon winds and rain, and control thunder and lightning¡­ another is called the Demonic Techniques of the Twelve Divine Generals, gathering the thoughts of the twelve divine generals¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng softly voiced, introducing the various cultivation techniques he had to Ling Zixiao.


    Ling Zixiao was incredibly surprised to hear of the techniques Lu Changsheng possessed.


    One must know, a single Orthodox Level cultivation technique was enough to strengthen a sect¡¯s foundation.


    For a Nascent Soul True Lord like Hong Lian, and a top-tier power, her entire sect had only two Orthodox Level cultivation techniques.


    Yet, Lu Changsheng alone possessed four Orthodox Level cultivation methods, an astonishing feat!


    Even though she was aware that Lu Changsheng had many cultivation techniques at his disposal, she was still taken aback at this moment.


    However, when she heard about the Demonic Techniques of the Twelve Divine Generals, her beautiful eyes revealed a hint of interest.


    ¡°Gathering the thoughts of the Demonic Generals, refining the body, mana, and spirit, worshipping the twelve divine generals¡­


    Ling Zixiao asked, ¡°Husband, could you tell me about this Demonic Techniques of the Twelve Divine Generals?¡± S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was slightly surprised, not expecting Ling Zixiao to be interested in this Demonic cultivation technique.


    He paused for a moment then explained, ¡°This method is one third Qi refinement, one third Body refinement, and four parts spirit refinement. During meditation, you conjure the thoughts of the demonic generals¡­ There are twelve demonic generals within the body, each potentially cultivating to the same level as oneself, and they can also form formations¡­¡±


    ¡°Husband, I think this method is quite good and seems very suitable for me¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao said with an elegant smile.


    As a Dragon Roar Physique, it was best for her to cultivate a method that was exceedingly yang and perfectly firm, and also focused on body refinement.


    As an array master, she always held high standards for her Divine Sense.


    This Demonic Techniques of the Twelve Divine Generals, aside from being a Demonic cultivation technique, met all her other criteria exceptionally well.


    Especially the condensed twelve demonic generals, which could be used to set up formations and implement talisman formations during battles.


    ¡°Zixiao, if you practice this method, you¡¯ll have to try to avoid taking action and traveling out as much as possible in the future,¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused after hearing this.


    He didn¡¯t mind Ling Zixiao practicing the Demonic Techniques of the Twelve Divine Generals.


    After all, this kind of Demonic technique wasn¡¯t some heinous method that caused harm to the heavens and others.


    It¡¯s just that the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm is still predominantly an orthodox power.


    Once it¡¯s known that one is practicing a Demonic cultivation technique, it would draw trouble.


    However, practicing a Demonic cultivation technique isn¡¯t something that can be identified just by walking down the street.


    Unless it¡¯s a few specific techniques, or those that are practiced with blood qi and are too obviously Demonic, most can¡¯t be detected.


    They would require special Divine Skills related to the spiritual eye or specific treasures to be detected.

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    Otherwise, the Blackwater Xiahou Family wouldn¡¯t have been able to establish a foothold in the Qingyun Region for so many years, and even become a great cultivation family!


    ¡°This cultivation technique is indeed likely to cause trouble in Jiang Country,¡±


    ¡°The technique from Senior Hong Lian also suits me well, I will see how to choose when the time comes,¡± said the concubine.


    Ling Zixiao was also aware that cultivating demonic techniques in Jiang Country, once troubles arose, would implicate the family.


    ¡°Hehe, there¡¯s no need for such precautions, Zixiao, you don¡¯t like going out on normal days, so cultivating this technique won¡¯t be a problem,¡±


    ¡°After all, this technique is indeed quite suitable for you. When the time comes, you can try cultivating these few techniques and see which one resonates with you,¡±


    ...


    Lu Changsheng, holding the hand of his beloved, said warmly with a smile.


    Since Ling Zixiao was interested in this technique, he felt it didn¡¯t matter.


    After all, Ling Zixiao really was a homebody, hardly ever leaving the house on ordinary days.


    In the past at Qingzhu Mountain, apart from inspecting spiritual lands, she never left Qingzhu Mountain.


    Over the years, it had become even more so; she never even left Bi Lake Mountain.


    Always at home reading books, comprehending the Talisman Path, Formation Path, and setting up formations.


    In such circumstances, Lu Changsheng felt that Ling Zixiao cultivating demonic techniques wouldn¡¯t have an impact.


    Moreover, this Twelve Capital Heavenly Demon Divine Technique was indeed formidable, categorized as one of the top Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques, even more powerful than his own Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture by a margin.


    ¡°Good~¡±


    Ling Zixiao smiled sweetly, feeling a warm current flowing in her heart.


    It was true that she could cultivate ¡°Vermilion Bird Sky-Scorching Art¡± and ¡°Thunder Fire Nine Arts¡± just the same.


    But Lu Changsheng¡¯s attitude gave her an indescribable sense of security.


    ¡­


    One and a half months later.


    In the Changsheng Hall, inside the secluded cultivation chamber.


    ¡°Boom Boom Boom¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng was sitting cross-legged, with treasure light flowing through his muscles, shining brightly, and a mysterious power coursing through him.


    His blood roared inside him, making a thunderous noise, accompanied by the sounds of clashing iron and charging troops, as if divine smiths were forging weapons inside his body, ringing clearly and sonorously.


    This commotion continued for a long time before gradually calming down.


    ¡°Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, Seventh Level!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, his body bathed in golden light flowing with strength, and his spirit was full.


    At this moment, he was like a divine artifact gleaming with treasure light, radiating an indestructible and brilliant glow, so dazzling that it discouraged all contention. ?????¦­??¨¨?


    He clenched his fists, his heart ¡®thumped¡¯ loudly, and instantly, a powerful surge of blood pressure spread around him, making the air feel heavier.


    ¡°With my current physical condition, I should be able to suppress that red-robed man now,¡± Lu Changsheng thought as he quietly enjoyed the strength filling his body, recalling the six robber cultivators from Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Back then, the red-robed man, who practiced dual cultivation of magical and physical arts, exchanged blows with him evenly matched.


    Now that he had broken through to the Seventh Level of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, with a physique comparable to a superior spiritual artifact, he was confident his body was not inferior to his opponent.


    Lu Changsheng exhaled a breath of stale air and didn¡¯t think too much. He continued to sit cross-legged, calming the blood and Qi in his body, consolidating his cultivation.


    ¡­


    Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Mu Ping, you¡¯ve broken through Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong looked at the Lu Muping before him, his entire being filled with immense surprise and disbelief.


    Even knowing that with the Supreme Foundation Establishment Elixir, Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects, and superior cultivation chamber, Lu Muping had a high probability of successfully establishing his foundation.


    But at this moment, seeing his grandson successfully break through to Foundation Establishment still brought him immense joy beyond his expectation.


    Because never before had Qingzhu Mountain seen such a prosperous condition!


    Three generations, three Foundation Establishments!


    And all three individuals were in the prime of their lives, with a hundred years of lifespan!


    ¡°I dared not let the family down and managed to break through Foundation Establishment!¡± said Lu Muping as he looked at his elder with a bowed hand and solemn voice.


    He knew the family had invested a lot for him to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Good, good, good!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong patted his shoulder heavily, laughing loud and tearfully.


    He remembered how the elder ancestral patriarch of past generations passed on a struggling Lu Family to him.


    In less than twenty years, the family had reached a pinnacle with such prosperity!


    As long as the family continued on this stable path, there was even hope to go further and cultivate a False Core Immortal, becoming a great cultivation family!


    However, he knew that their growth over these years was all thanks to Lu Changsheng. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If it hadn¡¯t been for Lu Changsheng, he would probably have died by now under the poison of corpses, and the idea of Lu Miaoge and Lu Muping¡¯s Foundation Establishment would have been out of the question.


    They would have had to rely on that slim chance, risking their lives.


    ¡°Mu Ping, the matter of your Foundation Establishment must remain a secret to the family for now, and must not be leaked to outsiders¡­¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong cautioned again, solemnly emphasizing the instructions he had given earlier.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, grandfather, I understand,¡± Lu Muping replied respectfully.


    ¡°Now, come with me to Bi Lake Mountain to meet your Uncle Changsheng.¡±


    ¡°Remember, you must show gratitude towards him, be respectful and restrained, and do not let the pride of breaking through to Foundation Establishment get to your head¡­¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong advised and reminded him.


    He knew Lu Changsheng¡¯s personality was easygoing and he probably wouldn¡¯t mind these matters much.


    But the closer the two families were, the more he felt he needed to pay attention to these details to avoid creating any rifts between them.


    Moreover, he was clear in his heart that Lu Changsheng might look after Qingzhu Mountain for the sake of Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Yuanding, Fourth Elder, and the children in the family.


    However, Lu Muping and Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t have much of a relationship.


    Thus, it was essential for Lu Muping to make a good impression in Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart.


    That way, even if the elder generation gradually passed away or ascended, the two families could continue to maintain their relationship.


    ¡°I understand, grandfather,¡± Lu Muping nodded in response.


    Having broken through to Foundation Establishment, he inevitably felt a hint of arrogance in his heart.


    After all, breaking through from Qi Refinement to Foundation Establishment was like leaping over the dragon¡¯s gate, transforming from an ordinary cultivator to a revered elder!

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    But when he thought of Lu Changsheng¡¯s achievements and the changes in his two aunts, he dared not harbor even the slightest bit of arrogance.


    He knew full well that his uncle¡¯s strength and methods were unfathomably deep.


    ¡­


    ¡°Hmm, Uncle is here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was in retreat when he received a message from Lu Miaoyun, notifying him that Lu Yuanzhong had come to visit.


    He got up and left the Changsheng Hall, and upon reaching the Lu Family Mansion¡¯s reception hall, he immediately saw Lu Yuanzhong inside.


    ...


    Next to him sat a thirty-something-year-old man with a heroic-looking face.


    It was none other than Lu Muping from the Lu Family.


    ¡°Muping, congratulations on breaking through to Foundation Establishment,¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately revealed a smile and congratulated him aloud.


    He could see at a glance that Lu Muping had successfully broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    Calculating the time, it had been more than half a year since he sent Lu Muping to the Qingyun Market.


    It was about time for him to return after breaking through to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Uncle!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Muping hastened to their feet when they saw Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Without Uncle, how could I have such an opportunity to establish my foundation? Please accept my gratitude!¡±


    Lu Muping said, bowing respectfully to Lu Changsheng once more.


    ¡°Haha, we¡¯re all family here, no need for such formalities,¡± S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng laughed, then helped him to his feet.


    Afterward, he sat down in the main seat and asked Lu Yuanzhong if he came over for anything in particular.


    ¡°This visit is mainly to inform you about Muping¡¯s breakthrough in Foundation Establishment and to have Muping properly thank you,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong began, and continued, ¡°Regarding the news of Muping¡¯s Foundation Establishment, our family won¡¯t announce it publicly for the time being. We will wait for an opportune moment to declare it and hold a grand ceremony.¡± ?????????????£Â?????


    ¡°Haha, such matters could simply be mentioned in a message from Uncle; there really is no need for trouble,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a laugh.


    They then drank tea and chatted leisurely, discussing some insights on Foundation Establishment cultivation.


    In the course of the conversation, Lu Yuanzhong mentioned that in some days, he would be heading to Red Leaf Valley Market to take charge, leaving Lu Muping in command of Qingzhu Mountain.


    As for Lu Miaoge, she could continue her peaceful cultivation at Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°That would be very kind of you, Uncle,¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng did not offer empty courtesies.


    He had expended so much effort to aid Qingzhu Mountain in Foundation Establishment, ostensibly to repay his debt of gratitude to Qingzhu Mountain.


    But more so, it was for his wife, Lu Miaoge.


    He hoped that Lu Miaoge could cultivate in peace at Bi Lake Mountain.


    After the casual chat, the two had dinner at Bi Lake Mountain and then, disguising their appearances, they departed.


    Aside from Lu Miaoyun guessing the news of Lu Muping¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, no one else knew of this.


    ¡°Thank you, my husband,¡±


    Lu Miaoyun came to express her gratitude to Lu Changsheng.


    Although her relationship with Lu Muping was quite ordinary and they were not very familiar with each other,


    having grown up in Qingzhu Mountain, she naturally hoped that Qingzhu Mountain would continue to prosper.


    ¡°Haha, there is no need for such words between us as husband and wife,¡±


    Lu Changsheng held his wife¡¯s hand, chuckled softly, and said.


    Afterward, he and his wife went to the attic to enjoy the moonlit night and have a long conversation.


    ¡­


    Half a month later, Lu Yuanzhong went to sit in at the Red Leaf Valley Market, taking over Lu Miaoge¡¯s rotation.


    This change did not cause any impact on the marketplace.


    Neither the Bai Family nor the Zheng Family had any objections.


    Officially, Lu Miaoge was said to have returned to Qingzhu Mountain for closed-door cultivation, but in reality, she had gone back to Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, now you can properly focus on your cultivation,¡±


    ¡°Once Zi Xiao¡¯s injuries are healed, we, together with Huanhuan, will visit the Jinyang Sect.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke to his wife in a gentle voice.


    Now that the Mount Sumeru Tree King was guarding their home, as soon as Ling Zixiao¡¯s injuries were healed, he could leave with peace of mind to visit their children in Yue Country.


    Having the children taken to the Jinyang Sect for cultivation without even a proper farewell from their father weighed heavily on his heart with guilt.


    ¡°Alright,¡±


    Lu Miaoge replied softly, her beautiful eyes revealing a mixture of longing and anticipation.


    As a mother, it was impossible not to miss her daughter who had gone to the Jinyang Sect in Yue Country for cultivation.


    Especially when she sometimes saw her sister, Lu Miaohuan, inadvertently show her own longing, which only deepened her sense of guilt and self-reproach.


    She believed that had she not initially agreed to send her children to the Jinyang Sect, none of this separation would have been necessary and perhaps it would have been better for them to be taught by Lu Changsheng at home.


    ¡­


    In a branch of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    Deep within a valley basin shrouded in a sinister atmosphere of corpses, blood, and poisonous miasma.


    ¡°Hoo hoo hoo¡ª¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo sat cross-legged, surrounded by chilling winds.


    Before him stood a colossal figure with the body of a man and the head of an ox.


    The entire figure emanated a dense necrotic aura, its muscular, dragon-like body covered with countless black symbols resembling worms or tadpoles, mysterious and terrifying, exuding an intense and intimidating presence.


    Its lantern-like eyes and the dark horns glinted with a soul-piercing crimson gleam, flickering uncertainly.


    ¡°Dark Yin Demon Sha, spirits and ghosts¡­¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s eyes suddenly snapped open, blood-red as he stared at the massive oxen corpse before him, muttering disjointedly under his breath.


    He then formed hand seals, and strands of black qi seeped from his body, rising and spreading like mist. At that moment, the chilly winds rapidly picked up, howling eerily and intensely, like the wailing of ghosts and wolves.


    ¡°Ch!¡±


    With a forceful slap to his chest, Xiahou Wuwo expelled a droplet of blood, crimson and glistening, which flew towards the oxen corpse.


    In an instant, a violent, brutal, and terrifying force radiated from the corpse, enough to make one¡¯s scalp tingle with dread.


    On the dark ground, a layer of frost formed as if out of nowhere.


    ¡°Roar, roar, roar¡ª¡±


    ¡°Whimper, whimper, whimper¡ª¡±


    Cages containing demon beasts dotted the valley.


    At that moment, as if sensing something horrifying, the beasts let out terrified roars, quivering and trembling uncontrollably.


    ¡°It¡¯s so cold, what¡¯s happening?¡±


    ¡°Such a terrifying and intimidating force!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s coming from the direction of our ancestor; could it be that he has mastered a new divine skill!?¡±


    In the valley, there were several huts and cave dwellings, home to a number of cultivators.


    In that moment, they all felt the temperature drop, the air permeated with a terrifying and odd presence, causing an inexplicable sense of dread and breathlessness.


    ¡°Hoo hoo hoo¡ª¡±


    In the depths of the valley, black miasma rolled and spread; not just around Xiahou Wuwo but the ox-headed corpse in front of him was also enveloped by the roiling black qi.


    ¡°Come!¡±


    With a beckoning gesture, Xiahou Wuwo summoned several demon beasts that had been prepared earlier.


    With a clench of his hand, the beasts exploded, turning into hot mist of blood that surged towards the ox-headed corpse.


    At that moment, the once flickering eyes of the corpse now glinted like red agate, crimson as blood.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Suddenly, there was a deafening sound of thunder outside the valley.


    A torrential downpour fell unexpectedly.


    ¡°The Dark Demon Corpse, The Dark Demon Corpse, it¡¯s finally complete!¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo looked up at the ox-headed corpse before him and laughed maniacally.


    But on his rigid, grayish face, a pair of blood-red eyes glinted malevolently, filled with a predatory and cruel coldness.

 Chapter 571: Both Breakthroughs, Zhao Qingqing Attempts Foundation Establishment!

    Half a year later.


    Changsheng Hall, the closed-door retreat chamber.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge sat facing each other, with their palms opposite each other, their bodies gleaming, their Qi flowing abundantly around them, an august aura surrounding them, as countless streams of nature¡¯s spiritual energy converged within them.


    As the Taiyi Shengshui Jue was a dual cultivation technique for Dao companions, their regular cultivation naturally complemented and enhanced each other¡¯s progress.


    In the past half year since Lu Miaoge¡¯s return, not only had Ling Zixiao¡¯s recovery progressed,


    but the cultivation speed of both Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge had improved significantly.


    ...


    ¡°Hoo¡ªhoo¡ªhoo¡ª¡±


    With the gathering of spiritual energy, their Qi circulated and merged into one.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Suddenly, a wave of mana and spiritual pressure burst forth from within their bodies as they each achieved a breakthrough.


    ¡°Forty-seven years old, Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer,¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes that shone like stars and let out a breath.


    Although he mostly spent his time on talisman making, alchemy, and accompanying his wives and children, his cultivation had not been delayed too much.


    With the improvement of his Spiritual Root, a sufficient supply of elixir medicines, and the effects of dual cultivation with the Dao Foundation, his rate of cultivation even exceeded that of many who devoted themselves to arduous practice.


    After briefly sensing the changes from the breakthrough, S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    the total amount of Seven Luminaries Mana in his body had increased by twenty percent compared to the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer.


    However, there was no significant difference in quality.


    This increase was not as significant as the enhancement he received from the Profound Origin Bead.


    Nonetheless, as long as he took another step forward, breaking through to the Seventh Layer of Foundation Establishment and entering the late stage of the realm, his mana and strength would undergo a qualitative transformation.


    ¡°Congratulations, my husband~¡±


    At that moment, Lu Miaoge also slowly concluded her cultivation, opening her gentle, water-like eyes that moved with joy and admiration.


    ¡°Hehe, congratulations Sister Miaoge on breaking through to the Third Layer of Foundation Establishment,¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his wife and laughed.


    Because Lu Miaoge¡¯s cultivation had been delayed over the years, she was still at the Second Layer of Foundation Establishment.


    Otherwise, with his Taiyi Dao Seed and the elixir medicines he provided, she should have broken through to the Third Layer long ago.


    ¡°Such great joy must be well celebrated!¡±


    Lu Changsheng embraced his soft and fragrant wife with her jade-like smooth skin.


    ¡­


    After some playful and tender moments together, the two dressed and left Changsheng Hall to head towards the Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, has anything happened at home during these days?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked his wife Lu Miaoyun.


    Although he didn¡¯t worry about household matters, he still paid attention to some general affairs.


    ¡°Nothing much¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoyun replied softly: ¡°However, under the guidance of Senior Hong Lian, there has been progress and breakthroughs in the breeding of the king carps at home¡­¡± ????a¦­?§£¨§¡ì


    She cultivated the Heavenly Longevity Technique, consecrating the Luminous Treasure Tree as her Life-bound Spiritual Root, radiating a vibrant and refreshing life force that was extremely comfortable to be around.


    ¡°Oh, there¡¯s been a breakthrough in the carp breeding at home; that is indeed good news,¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed a hint of a smile upon hearing this.


    Hong Lian, being a Third Rank top-level Beast Tamer, was very skilled in the breeding of Spiritual Beasts.


    Therefore, over the years, she had provided suggestions and guidance on the breeding of the Bichon Crimson Carps and Bichon Azure Carps at Bi Shui Lake.


    For instance, last year¡¯s fishing production at Bi Lake Mountain increased by more than ten percent.


    Thus, Lu Changsheng was planning to open another Spiritual Beast breeding farm on Bi Lake Mountain while also cultivating Spiritual Beasts.


    After chatting for a while, Lu Changsheng took Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaoyun to inspect the fisheries.


    ¡°Greetings to the Mountain Master! Greetings to the Lady!¡±


    ¡°Father, Auntie!¡±


    Zhong Yu and Lu Xiaoru, among other fishermen, came to pay their respects.


    ¡°Hehe, I heard there¡¯s been a breakthrough in the carp breeding, so I came to have a look,¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand and looked towards the fishery.


    He saw the large carps swimming around.


    ¡°Reporting to the Mountain Master, the time for the carps to ascend to king carps has been reduced by a full thirty percent, and during the breeding process¡­¡±


    Zhong Yu promptly began to report.


    ¡°Hmm, you¡¯ve done well with this. The clan will reward you in due course,¡±


    Lu Changsheng encouraged him.


    Although the optimization of carp breeding was mainly due to Hong Lian¡¯s advice and guidance, it also required the efforts of the people below to implement it.


    After briefly inspecting the fishery and the spiritual fields, Lu Changsheng returned to the Lu Family Mansion to host a family banquet, lively and bustling.


    With so many wives at home, it was inevitable that he could not accompany each and every one of them.


    Therefore, after each short period of seclusion, he would host a family banquet to enliven the atmosphere at home.


    During these times, he would take the opportunity to chat with his wives and children about ordinary family matters.


    However, now most of the conversations with his wives, aside from worrying about his well-being, revolved around discussing their children¡¯s affairs.


    For example, Qu Zhenzhen said with a wronged expression that it had been almost two years since her son Lu Quanzhen, aside from writing two letters, hadn¡¯t even visited home once.


    There were also his daughters, Lu Yuzhen and Lu Caizhen, who were not young anymore, and it was time to consider seeking husbands and starting families.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Quanzhen is fine; he should be coming home soon, I estimate,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said helplessly.


    He had the Lu family genealogy and was aware of the safety of the children at home.


    His son, Lu Quanzhen, was doing very well.


    However, he was also curious about the situations of his children who were traveling outside.


    He wanted to know what kind of experiences they were having during their journeys.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that some treasures can show scenes from a thousand miles away, or some divine skills can sense the situation of one¡¯s close kin through the network of blood. ¡±


    ¡°If I could draw such a magical treasure, I¡¯ll have more fun and entertainment at home,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He suddenly thought it would be quite nice if he could draw such a magical treasure in a lottery.


    That way, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about his children being abroad, and it would save his wives from worrying too.


    ¡­


    Black Stone Market.


    At the entrance of a secluded courtyard within the market,


    ¡°Daoist Qu, please come in for a detailed talk~¡±


    A woman in her twenties, with a face like a peach blossom and dressed in a palace attire, beckoned the young man in a black robe with a sweet voice.

 Chapter 572: Both Breakthroughs, Zhao Qingqing Attempts Foundation Establishment! (2)

    She wore a flamboyant red gauze dress, with a low-cut neckline that showcased her ample, snow-white skin, which seemed ready to burst forth. The dress had slits on both sides, through which her long, fair legs appeared fleetingly.


    ¡°Fairy Zhao, this isn¡¯t quite proper, is it? We could have discussed this over a drink at the inn outside.¡±


    A hint of awkwardness and hesitation appeared on the face of the youth in a black robe.


    ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? Or are you worried that I, your humble servant, might eat you up¡­¡±


    The woman in the red dress cast a coy look, chuckled lightly, her allure captivating.


    Then, she extended a fair arm and took the initiative to grasp the hand of the youth in the black robe.


    ...


    Her body exuded a fragrance that tickled the senses, almost causing one¡¯s heart and mind to gallop away.


    The youth in the black robe was taken aback and subconsciously squeezed the tender, boneless palm in his hand.


    Then, he followed the woman into the courtyard without realizing it.


    ¡°You know, you¡¯re quite young to always wear such a stern face¡­¡±


    She teased the youth in the black robe playfully, her voice dripping with coquettish charm.


    ¡°Fairy Zhao¡­¡±


    The youth seemed a bit embarrassed, looking at the woman before him with a smitten gaze, then raised his palm as if intending to caress her cheek.


    But the next instant.


    ¡°Puchi!¡±


    A cold light flickered.


    A dagger had appeared in the hand of the youth without knowing when.


    There was no aura of spiritual power about this dagger; it was purely a manifestation of martial prowess.


    It made a swift cut across the neck of the woman in the red dress, blood spraying out.


    ¡°Ehh¡­¡±


    Panic, fear, and disbelief filled the eyes of the woman in the red dress. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She had not anticipated that the youth, who had just looked at her with infatuated eyes under the influence of her bewitching technique, would suddenly attack her. ?????¦­?????¦¥?


    And the pure martial force had been so swift and fierce that her protective magic artifact had no chance to automatically defend her.


    The beautiful woman fell to the ground with a ¡®thud,¡¯ blood gushing from her neck, creating a pool of blood.


    ¡°The other two friends, come on out.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, clad in a black and gold robe and with a commanding presence and sharp features, spoke with a deep voice.


    ¡°Looks like you¡¯ve hidden yourself well, boy. When did you figure something was wrong?¡±


    From within the house, a deep voice resonated.


    Two men emerged from the house, glaring coldly at Lu Quanzhen.


    ¡°I want to know why you two are so persistently targeting me?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s eyes narrowed as he questioned the two men with a serious tone.


    ¡°Half a year ago, you killed two of my brothers in the Black Cloud Mountains!¡±


    ¡°You were only at the Sixth Level of Qi Refinement, yet you managed to slay my two brothers. This indicates that you must possess some fortuitous secrets.¡±


    ¡°Thus, whether it¡¯s for avenging my brothers or for your secrets, we cannot let you go.¡±


    One of the men, who had dark skin and was short and thin, looked at Lu Quanzhen with eyes full of murderous intent.


    ¡°The Black Cloud Mountains, two brothers?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s brows slightly furrowed, immediately recalling the incident.


    He remembered encountering two Robber Cultivators while hunting demon beasts in the Black Cloud Mountains.


    He continued to ask: ¡°I dealt with those two cleanly and there were no other people around at the time. How do you know about it?¡±


    That was something he found quite puzzling.


    Because he had disposed of the bodies cleanly and left no trace of himself.


    ¡°It¡¯s because after you killed them, your body carried the scent of a perfume I had concocted!¡±


    Another taller and thinner man spoke up.


    ¡°Perfume?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen considered thoughtfully.


    He was sure he had removed all traces after the killings.


    ¡°Stop thinking about it. This perfume is my unique blend and only spiritual beasts can detect it.¡±


    ¡°Now can you tell me, when did you realize something was off with Yu¡¯er?¡±


    The tall thin man asked Lu Quanzhen.


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. Your motives for approaching me were too obvious, too eager.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen spoke indifferently: ¡°Just like now, you¡¯re waiting for the poison to take effect on me.¡±


    ¡°What, you knew we were using poison?¡±


    The expressions of the two men changed drastically upon hearing this.


    They had not expected Lu Quanzhen to be aware that they had been using poison.


    In this situation, he was still casually chatting with them.


    ¡°Damn, this youngster is using poison as well!¡±


    The shorter and thinner man immediately sensed something was amiss and hastily closed off his pores, summoning his magic artifact, ready to make a move.


    However, in that instant.


    ¡°Ssssh!¡±


    A dark gold Puppet appeared, turned into a streak, and tore through the air, raising a wave of turbulence as it appeared in front of the two men.


    The Puppet¡¯s dark gold dazzling war blade, like a bolt of thunder and lightning, struck with formidable and domineering force, slashing forward.


    ¡°No¡­¡±


    The two men, facing this scene, their pupils dilated, reflecting the cold dark gold war blade, felt terror, powerlessness, regret, and despair.


    ¡°Puchi!¡±


    ¡°Puchi!¡±


    Their surrounding protective auras and automatic defense magic artifacts activated.


    Yet against the Puppet¡¯s slash, the aura shields shattered like bubbles.


    Along with the sound of slicing flesh and anguished screams, blood sprayed, and two heads rolled.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen exhaled lightly.


    Looking at the two headless corpses, he murmured to himself: ¡°With the treasures my father gave me, such trials still lack some efficacy for my benefit.¡±


    ¡°Without this Second Rank Puppet and the life-saving talismans from my father, even if I was fifty percent certain that these people harbored ill intentions towards me, I wouldn¡¯t dare take such risks.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen muttered to himself.


    Although he had acted decisively, he was not entirely certain of the other party¡¯s situation, and whether there were only three of them.


    But as the saying goes, there can only be a thief for a day, not a preventative measure for a thousand days.


    Since he realized he was targeted with malicious intent, and had a three to five percent certainty, he naturally chose to take action first, to counter their plans and nip the threat in the bud.


    Without dwelling on it any longer, Lu Quanzhen gathered the Storage Bags of the three, burnt their bodies to ashes, and then, after scouring the room, he changed his appearance and left the Marketplace.

 Chapter 573: Both Breakthroughs, Zhao Qingqing Attempts Foundation Establishment! (3)

    Although the courtyard was protected by a formation from prying eyes, it wasn¡¯t visible from the outside world.


    But Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t certain if these individuals had accomplices, so he was eager to leave as soon as possible.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Biyun Villa.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, I am planning to return to the sect and enter seclusion to strike at Foundation Establishment, so I might not be able to come here this year,¡±


    ...


    One day, Zhao Qingqing came to Bi Lake Mountain, inspected the state of the spiritual medicines, and spoke to Lu Changsheng.


    She was dressed in a pale green long dress, her features elegant and beautiful, with a graceful and slender figure. Her bearing somewhat resembled Lu Miaoyun, who cultivated the Heavenly Longevity Technique, exuding a thriving and refreshing vegetative essence.


    ¡°Striking at Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows upon hearing this and asked, ¡°Does Zhao Daoist have the Foundation Establishment Elixir prepared?¡±


    He knew she had been preparing for her Foundation Establishment for quite some time.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment Elixirs are hard to come by. With my current contributions to the sect, I can neither obtain nor afford one,¡±


    Zhao Qingqing¡¯s face showed a trace of bitterness.


    Nine years prior, she had broken through to the ninth level of energy refinement and had started planning for her Foundation Establishment.


    But despite being busy all these years, she had only managed to gather one Meridian Protecting Elixir and two Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects.


    As for the Foundation Establishment Elixir, it was incredibly difficult for her to obtain.


    Even if she had the chance to earn enough spirit stones and contributions before the age of sixty, she would not be eligible to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    Within Qingyun Sect, one needed certain qualifications to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    Moreover, she had previously offended her master. Not only was he unwilling to help, but he also never allocated any significant spiritual medicines from the medicine garden to her.


    This hindered the improvement of her spiritual plant cultivation skills, making it impossible to earn sufficient contributions in the sect.


    ¡°I happen to have a Foundation Establishment Elixir. If Zhao Daoist is in need, I am willing to sell it to you,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said pensively.


    He had previously refined three Foundation Establishment Elixirs.


    He gave one to Qingzhu Mountain and was left with two.


    Apart from the one destined for Bai Ling, he had no immediate need for the other.


    After all, at present, only Lu Miaoyun in his family had reached the ninth level of energy refinement.


    However, since she cultivated the Heavenly Longevity Technique, elixir medicines were of no aid to her cultivation, and she had no need for a Foundation Establishment Elixir either. ????¦¡N§àB¨º?


    Given the circumstances, it seemed better to sell the Foundation Establishment Elixir to Zhao Qingqing.


    With her sixth grade spiritual root and Vegbody constitution, if she had the elixir, there was a relatively high chance she could break through the Foundation Establishment.


    In doing so, the two of them could also forge a good karmic relationship.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment Elixir¡­¡±


    Zhao Qingqing trembled at his words as if she had misheard.


    As a cultivator, she naturally desired to break through Foundation Establishment immensely.


    Countless times she had dreamt of obtaining a Foundation Establishment Elixir to achieve her breakthrough, no longer having to endure her master¡¯s displeasure.


    But she was acutely aware.


    On her own, the chances of obtaining a Foundation Establishment Elixir were extremely slim.


    Thus, after saving up one Meridian Protecting Elixir and two Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, she was prepared to make her Foundation Establishment attempt.


    Even if she were to fail, given her age, she could just barely afford another attempt.


    Yet, to her utter astonishment, at this very moment, Lu Changsheng was actually offering to sell her a Foundation Establishment Elixir!


    ¡°Thank you for your kind offer, Lu Daoist, but I have already spent my entire savings on this current preparation, so I must give up on the Foundation Establishment Elixir,¡±


    Zhao Qingqing sighed, her expression bitter as she shook her head.


    Despite her eagerness, purchasing the Meridian Protecting Elixir, two Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, and an earlier Three Suns Elixir had exhausted all of her savings.


    If she now wished to buy a Foundation Establishment Elixir, she would have to persevere for another decade or more to save the required amount.


    ¡°That¡¯s not a problem. If Zhao Daoist doesn¡¯t have the spirit stones right now, you can owe the amount and repay it in installments over time,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile, taking out the Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    Although his own cultivation journey had been smooth so far, he was aware of the difficulties ordinary cultivators faced in attempting Foundation Establishment.


    For ordinary cultivators with decent talent who dedicated themselves to cultivation, reaching the ninth level of Qi refinement wasn¡¯t too hard.


    But once at the ninth level, securing a Foundation Establishment Elixir and Spiritual Objects became an enormous challenge.


    Someone like Zhao Qingqing, with a unique skill and backed by a sect, was already fortunate to enjoy many conveniences.


    Most loose cultivators, without any good fortune, would have no choice but to become robber cultivators, hunt demon beasts, or explore ancient ruins for spirit stones to earn a chance at Foundation Establishment.


    In the end, they typically risked their lives on one or two Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, gambling on a future with slim hopes.


    ¡°Owe it¡­ and repay it in installments¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Zhao Qingqing¡¯s beautiful eyes flickered, her expression slightly dazed.


    ¡°Why would Lu Daoist help me in such a manner?¡±


    She looked at the handsome Lu Changsheng in front of her, a notion crossing her mind.


    Three years ago, when the cultivation of spiritual plants and medicines on Bi Lake Mountain had become stable, requiring little from her as a second rank Spiritual Plant Master, she had considered resigning from her position as a Guest Elder of Bi Lake Mountain.


    But Lu Changsheng assured that with her, a Spiritual Plant Master, any unforeseen events could be resolved.


    She could even offer guidance on issues related to Spirit Plants to his wives and children in her spare time.


    So he continued to employ her as a Guest Elder in his household.


    Now, as she prepared for her Foundation Establishment, Lu Changsheng not only offered to sell her a Foundation Establishment Elixir but also allowed her to owe it to him and repay it slowly.


    Before, it might have been alright.


    But how could she explain it now?


    This was a Foundation Establishment Elixir, something countless Energy Refining Cultivators dreamt of obtaining!


    A single Elixir Medicine was worth twenty thousand Spirit Stones!


    If she succeeded in her Foundation Establishment, she would have the means to repay the Elixir.


    But what if she failed to break through¡­


    Zhao Qingqing wasn¡¯t foolish.


    Although she had joined the Immortal Sects,


    she had experienced a lot over the years and understood the warmth and coldness of society.


    Why was Lu Changsheng so willing to help her? What was his intention?


    Was it because of her abilities, or¡­ her looks?


    Though she knew she was good-looking, she wasn¡¯t exceptionally beautiful.


    She even couldn¡¯t compare to some of Lu Changsheng¡¯s wives and concubines.


    With Lu Changsheng¡¯s current status, if he was willing to offer a Foundation Establishment Elixir, countless beauties would volunteer themselves.


    But apart from such a possibility, she really couldn¡¯t think of any other reason¡­


    After all, Lu Changsheng had so many beautiful wives and concubines, and it seemed he was still continuously taking in more concubines and maids¡­


    ¡°Thank you for your kind offer, Daoist Lu, but I¡¯d better not, I really don¡¯t know how to repay such a favor.¡±


    Even though Zhao Qingqing was very tempted by the Foundation Establishment Elixir, she still shook her head and declined.


    She had her own principles.


    If for the sake of this Elixir, she gave up her principles, then there was no need to wait until now.


    Had she agreed to her master¡¯s matchmaking, she might have already achieved Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Once Zhao Daoist breaks through to Foundation Establishment, as a disciple of the Immortal Sects, repaying these won¡¯t be a problem in the future.¡±


    ¡°Or do you feel that acquiring this Foundation Establishment Elixir is too easy and lacks a sense of achievement? Or perhaps you¡¯re worried about failing the breakthrough and being unable to repay it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of teasing.


    He wasn¡¯t surprised by Zhao Qingqing¡¯s response.


    After all, their relationship, though not bad, wasn¡¯t close enough to owe twenty thousand Spirit Stones.


    ¡°Daoist Lu¡­¡±


    Zhao Qingqing gave Lu Changsheng a glance, what did he mean by no sense of achievement, worrying about failing the breakthrough and being unable to repay?


    But he wasn¡¯t wrong either.


    She truly did feel that the Foundation Establishment Elixir came too easily, incurring too great a favor.


    If she failed to break through with this Elixir, repaying it would be too hard.


    ¡°Zhao Daoist, we have known each other for many years. If I¡¯m willing to produce this Foundation Establishment Elixir, it means I trust your character.¡±


    ¡°If you need it, just accept this Elixir and don¡¯t put too much psychological burden on yourself.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re really worried about repaying it, you can deduct from the Guest Elder fees and work for my Bi Lake Mountain for twenty years.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw that Zhao Qingqing was in a dilemma and smiled openly.


    Though he had a few other intentions in giving this Elixir, he indeed partly wanted to help a friend.


    Zhao Qingqing¡¯s expression twisted in conflict.


    She knew if she missed this opportunity, another like it might not come again.


    In the end, she couldn¡¯t resist the temptation of Foundation Establishment and softly said, ¡°In that case, thank you, Daoist Lu.¡±


    ¡°Please rest assured, Daoist Lu, I will repay this Spirit Stone debt and favor as soon as possible!¡±


    Zhao Qingqing accepted the porcelain bottle with a grave face.


    ¡°Heh, of course, I trust Zhao Daoist¡¯s character.¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed.


    ¡°This¡­ this is a Premium Foundation Establishment Elixir!¡±


    Zhao Qingqing opened the porcelain bottle and immediately showed surprise, astonishment, and delight.


    Keep in mind, her expectations were just for a Standard Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    But now, Lu Changsheng had actually provided a Premium Foundation Establishment Elixir, truly adding an unexpected joy to her experience.


    After all, this almost touched upon her half chances of successful Foundation Establishment!


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    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    ¡°This favor from Daoist Lu, I really don¡¯t know how to repay it.¡±


    Zhao Qingqing looked at Lu Changsheng with mixed feelings, feeling that this favor she owed was a bit too much.

 Chapter 574: Years of Hard Work, Xiahou Wuwo Strikes!

    Qingyun Sect, outside the main gate.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, why are you helping me like this?¡±


    Zhao Qingqing looked at Lu Changsheng with complex emotions and asked in a daze.


    ¡°Don¡¯t ask. If you ask, it¡¯s because I crave your body.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the turmoil in Zhao Qingqing¡¯s heart and said with a light laugh.


    ...


    ¡°Ah¡­¡±


    Upon hearing his words, Zhao Qingqing¡¯s mind buzzed, and she was somewhat stupefied.


    Although she had such a guess in her heart, she never expected Lu Changsheng to respond like this.


    Her heart immediately started ¡®thumping¡¯ with fast beats.


    ¡°Thank you, Lu Daoist, for seeing me off. Qingqing will go back first.¡±


    She immediately cupped her hands in thanks and then quickly entered the gate.


    If someone else were to be so frivolous, she would naturally scold them coldly.


    But when Lu Changsheng spoke like that, it really made her stupefied, dizzy, and her heart inexplicably sped up.


    After all these years, she had a rather positive impression of Lu Changsheng.


    Apart from being somewhat promiscuous, she couldn¡¯t pick out any other faults with him. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In particular, she envied his usual leisurely, easy-going and carefree attitude towards life.


    Although she had a certain pursuit in cultivation, she was not firmly committed to the Great Dao.


    Deep down, she truly yearned for a leisurely life dedicated to cultivating spirit plants and healing others.


    ¡°Huff¡­.¡±


    Zhao Qingqing let out a long breath to calm herself, muttering to herself, ¡°Lu Daoist must have seen the confusion in my heart and made that joke to help me relax, not overthink, and focus on my Foundation Establishment.¡± ?¨¤?§°???


    However, she keenly sensed in her heart that she wasn¡¯t very opposed to Lu Changsheng.


    Not like when facing the grandson of her own master¡­.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Outside the gate, Lu Changsheng saw Zhao Qingqing leave in a bit of a hurry and chuckled lightly.


    Although his words were a joke, they did carry a bit of truth.


    Zhao Qingqing, having only a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root but still being a Vegbody, caught his interest.


    He had once read in ancient books that if both parents were Spiritual Bodies, their offspring had a higher probability of being born with a Spiritual Body.


    However, the chances of birthing a Spiritual Body were exceedingly low, and no one could specify exactly¡ªthere was just such a theory.


    Furthermore, if she could break through to Foundation Establishment with her Vegbody, it would indeed boost the path of spirit plant cultivation significantly.


    In turn, it could be of certain help to his own Golden Armor Bean Mother, Luminous Treasure Tree and even the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom or Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    But she was not yet one of his own.


    These things, he was not yet willing to let her know about, to study and cultivate.


    ¡°But once a woman starts to be moved, it should not be difficult.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, not overthinking it, and rode the flying shuttle back to Bi Lake Mountain.


    Such matters were just casual deeds for him, he was not forceful about them, letting nature take its course.


    ¡­..


    A day and a half later.


    ¡°Hmm, Quanzhen?¡±


    Lu Changsheng rode a purple flying shuttle back to Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s boundary.


    Seeing a black-robed youth below riding a spirit steed, he recognized his son Lu Quanzhen and immediately descended.


    Lu Quanzhen instinctively tensed his body, but upon seeing the visitor was Lu Changsheng, a smile broke across his face as he called out, ¡°Father!¡±


    He was clad in a black brocade robe, his features stern, looking much the same as two years ago.


    But Lu Changsheng keenly noticed that his son, compared to two years ago, had developed a bit more killing intent.


    Clearly, these past two years abroad hadn¡¯t been without bloodshed.


    ¡°Hehe, you¡¯ve finally decided to come back.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a bemused smile.


    ¡°My travels have been long, I¡¯ve caused you worry, Father.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen spoke up.


    ¡°Your mother has been talking about you every day.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, asking his son to put away the spirit steed.


    Then, picking up his son and forming a mana shield around them, he whisked Lu Quanzhen across the sky like a shooting star, directly into Bi Lake Mountain, returning to Bi Yun Peak.


    ¡°So this is Foundation Establishment, flying through the sky¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen murmured to himself as he landed on Bi Yun Peak, expressing a bit of longing for the experience of flying through the air.


    ¡°Quanzhen!?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen, upon hearing the news, rushed over in a hurry to see her son had returned.


    Clad in a pink and white dress with her hair neatly coiffed and a white jade hairpin askew on her head, she advanced upon him with a worried expression, pinched her son¡¯s arm and said with concern, ¡°Why have you taken so long to return, it must have been hard outside, Mother can see you¡¯ve gotten thin¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng: ¡°¡­¡±


    Lu Caizhen: ¡°¡­.¡±


    The father and daughter next to Qu Zhenzhen were both somewhat speechless at her comment.


    They didn¡¯t see where Lu Quanzhen had gotten thin.


    Lu Changsheng, for one, noticed not only the increase in killing intent on his son but also a significant improvement in his cultivation level.


    As for his sister Lu Caizhen, even though she couldn¡¯t perceive much, she also felt her brother somewhat changed, seemingly more fierce.


    Then Qu Zhenzhen began inquiring about her son¡¯s life abroad over the past two years and whether he had been bullied.


    Lu Quanzhen reassured her that his travels were safe and he¡¯d never encountered any danger, then described the places he¡¯d been to, the interesting things he¡¯d come across, and how his experiences had broadened his horizons, charming Qu Zhenzhen into wonder and making her feel that such travels seemed quite enjoyable.


    Lu Changsheng listened and just shook his head.


    Such tales could deceive Qu Zhenzhen but not Lu Miaoyun or Lu Miaohuan¡ªneither of them would believe such tall tales from their son.


    After the mother and son had caught up, Lu Changsheng and his son stepped out of the hall, and he took out a High Rank Breakthrough Elixir from his storage bag and handed it to his son.


    He said, ¡°This is a High Grade Breakthrough Elixir; you can use it if you need it.¡±


    ¡°However, it¡¯s best to break through on your own if you can, and not rely on elixir medicines.¡±


    His son Lu Quanzhen was only an Eighth Grade Spiritual Root.


    Without the help of a Breakthrough Elixir, it would be quite difficult to advance past the Energy Refinement Late Stage, likely requiring a long struggle.


    Considering his son¡¯s activities involved fighting and killing outside, he directly gave him an elixir, hoping he would focus on cultivating at home in peace.

 Chapter 575: Years of Hard Work, Xiahou Wuwo Strikes! (2)

    ¡°Thank you for your kindness, Father, but during my trip outside, I also had my own good fortune and obtained a High Grade Breakthrough Elixir,¡±


    Lu Quanzhen was slightly taken aback, a hint of a smile appearing on his face.


    In his heart, he couldn¡¯t help feeling sentimental, having such a father, he indeed didn¡¯t need to try so hard.


    On his travels, he gained a deeper insight into the lower echelons of the Cultivation World.


    He knew that most Loose Cultivators in the Cultivation World were struggling to survive, full of calculations.


    Not to mention, just such a High Grade Breakthrough Elixir could make countless Loose Cultivators flock to it, willing to risk their lives for it.


    ...


    Immediately after, he took the initiative to recount some of his adventures, sharing what he saw and learned.


    ¡°Your willingness to work hard is a good thing, and I am very comforted,¡±


    ¡°But remember, the family will always be your support; you can talk to me about anything,¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled softly and patted his son on the shoulder.


    It¡¯s good for children to have their own convictions and to be independent.


    But he didn¡¯t like them being too independent, relying entirely on themselves for everything. It was okay to ¡®freeload¡¯ off the family when necessary.


    After all, in the Cultivation World, relying solely on oneself for everything was just too exhausting.


    ¡°I understand, Father,¡±


    Lu Quanzhen nodded.


    He then expressed his desire to run a shop in the Nine Dragons Market, to experience a different kind of life.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng naturally agreed with pleasure, instructing him to go find Lu Yun to make arrangements within the family.


    ¡­


    Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    A stronghold of the Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    Suddenly, a series of terrifying attacks bombarded the stronghold¡¯s Great Formation, causing a huge commotion.


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    The False Core Immortal overseeing the stronghold suddenly opened his eyes and rebuked loudly.


    With white hair and a youthful face, he was clad in a purple Magical Robe, surrounded by dense purple mist, exuding a terrifying might that put everyone in the stronghold on high alert.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    A figure shrouded in a Black Cloak could be seen wielding a spiritual artifact staff, furiously pounding the stronghold¡¯s Great Formation, causing loud rumbling noises. ???§°???


    ¡°Seeking death!¡±


    The Qingyun Sect¡¯s False Core Immortal flew into a rage upon seeing this, indignant that a mere False Core, unarmed with Magical Treasures, dared to cause trouble at his stronghold.


    He immediately soared into the sky, maneuvering the Formation as purple lightning and red sparks filled the void around him, unleashing an attack on the figure in the Black Cloak.


    ¡°Hah!¡±


    The figure in the Black Cloak let out a shout, tossed the staff into the air, and it burst forth with brilliant Spiritual Light, which then split from one into two, two into four, four into eight¡­


    In the blink of an eye, they covered the sky and shrouded the entire Formation, continuing the bombardment.


    ¡°Heavenly Thunder Art!¡±


    The purple-robed False Core Immortal let out a cold snort, a Dharma Bead filled with purple lightning in his hand appeared.


    The thunder around the formation intensified, forming a formidable and fierce Thunder Dragon, dozens of feet in size, charging towards the figure in the Black Cloak with a roar.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom¡ª¡±


    In the mountain range, thunderous explosions rang out as the two combatants clashed, their purple lightning and black Spiritual Light intertwining.


    After several exchanges, the figure in the Black Cloak seemed to falter, and a Black Great Axe appeared in his hand, swinging with countless dark runes, shaking off the lightning attack and trying to flee.


    ¡°You are Xiahou Wuwo!¡±


    The purple-robed elder immediately recognized the identity of the figure upon seeing the Magical Axe.


    It was Xiahou Wuwo, the infamous Xiahou Monie, wanted by his sect and the entire Jiang Country Cultivation Realm!


    Seeing Xiahou Wuwo attempting to escape, he immediately ascended, shouting, ¡°Demonic Path Thief, where do you think you¡¯re going!¡±


    Although he didn¡¯t know why Xiahou Wuwo suddenly attacked his stronghold,


    Encountering him by chance, he naturally would not let him go.


    Moreover, his Cultivation Method was of the Thunder type, which was particularly effective against Xiahou Wuwo, and he was confident he could suppress the other party.


    ¡°Whooosh¡ª¡±


    Grasping the Heavenly Thunder Dharma Bead, writhing lightning serpents encircled him, transforming into a dazzling streak like a shooting star, chasing down Xiahou Wuwo.


    However, not long after,


    ¡°Whooosh¡ª¡±


    An endless gust of gloomy wind accompanied by pitch-black clouds swept toward him, exuding a fierce, brutal, and terrifying aura, immediately giving him a bad premonition. He formed hand seals, and a bright purple light enveloped him in a shining armor of thunder.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    From within the black mists, a colossal figure with a bull¡¯s head and a human body emerged out of thin air, massive like a hill.


    Its serpentine muscles were etched with terrifying dark runes, while its blood-red eyes and two horns focused ominously on the purple-robed elder.


    As soon as this figure appeared, it gazed at the purple-robed elder, its glow terrifying, as if it could shatter souls.


    Its massive arms lashed out like dragons winding up from the ground, exuding a towering presence, and struck out with force enough to set off waves of destruction, the air itself exploding layer by layer.


    ¡°A Third-Rank Corpse King! No, this is bad!¡±


    The purple-robed elder¡¯s eyes contracted at the sight of the Corpse King barreling towards him, and he immediately realized the terrible situation¡ª he had been lured into a trap.


    The other party had deliberately drawn him out to ambush and kill him.


    ¡°How does Xiahou Wuwo have a Third-Rank Corpse King, and that too an Earth Grade Bloodline Monster Beast, the Cangmang Ox¡­ Could it be¡­¡±


    The purple-robed elder had a sudden suspicion.


    But without daring to ponder further or hesitate, he quickly formed hand seals, positioning the Heavenly Thunder Bead above his head, unleashing a torrent of tumultuous purple lightning, like a vast ocean, into a web of thunder.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom¡ª¡±


    The shadowy light of the massive fist landed amid the mountains, causing a series of deafening explosions, with lightning scattering in all directions, triggering endless aftershocks that turned the surrounding trees and rocks to dust, leaving scorched earth.


    The miasma spread while the mighty fist, carrying unspeakable force, continued pounding towards the purple-robed elder.


    ¡°Damn it, it¡¯s a Dark Demon Corpse from the Heavenly Corpse Sect!¡±


    The purple-robed elder¡¯s face was extremely grim; he poured his Mana wildly into the Heavenly Thunder Bead and took out several Talismans from his bosom, desperate to fight his way out and escape.

 Chapter 576: Years of Hard Work, Xiahou Wuwo Strikes! (3)

    However, Xiahou Wuwo was well prepared.


    He suddenly appeared behind the man in the purple robe, his expression icy, holding a black great axe, with dark spiritual light surging from it, he chopped down, blocking any escape.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Caught in a pincer attack, the black ghostly light engulfed the purple lightning, causing a massive explosion in the sky.


    A moment later, the figure of the man in the purple robe was faintly visible within the black light.


    ...


    His hair and beard were disheveled, his face pale and tinged with black, his lightning armor was tattered and worn, he looked very ragged.


    ¡°Kill!¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s face was ashen and stiff, his voice resonating like the clash of metal, giving the man in the purple robe no chance to catch his breath, continuing the assault alongside the Dark Demon Corpse.


    Faced with such an attack from both a person and a corpse, the man in the purple robe had no means of defense or blockage, and within a few exchanges, he was smashed into pulp by the Dark Demon Corpse¡¯s fists.


    ¡°Qingyun Sect!¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s expression was grim, his eyes glowing crimson as he collected the body before him.


    He then, together with the Dark Demon Corpse, flew directly towards the stronghold.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, three months had passed.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng¡¯s wives had become pregnant again.


    And a child with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root was born.


    ¡°Unknowingly, my Lu Family is now also brimming with geniuses.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held the newborn baby, feeling emotional in his heart.


    Since awakening the memories of his past life at Qingyun Sect and activating the system, exactly thirty years have gone by.


    Through thirty years of effort, he now had a total of one hundred and seventy-eight children.


    Forty-nine of these children had Spiritual Roots.


    Among these forty-nine children, there was one with a Second Grade Spiritual Root, one with a Third Grade, three with Fourth Grade, five with Fifth Grade, and five with Sixth Grade. ????¨¤???¨º????


    Moreover, there were three with Spiritual Bodies!


    Such talented descendants, when compared to any cultivation family in the surrounding area, were enough to be proud of.


    What¡¯s more, all these children were from him alone!


    Once these children grew up, such deeds were likely to be recorded in the history of Jiang Country¡¯s Cultivation Realm.


    ¡°Thirty years have passed in glory, I¡¯ve achieved a small measure of success.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was quite satisfied with his accomplishments over the past thirty years.


    The only thing he was slightly less satisfied with was that his most talented daughter was not at home and he, as a father, had not yet met her.


    ¡°But there are forty-nine already, I estimate it won¡¯t be long before the system hands out another Child Money.¡±


    ¡°I wonder if the system will give any surprises.¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself, roughly grasping some patterns of the system¡¯s Child Money.


    After a brief visit with his children and spending some time with his wives, Lu Changsheng returned to Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    At this time, Lu Miaoge was treating Ling Zixiao¡¯s meridians and Dantian.


    ¡°Thank you, Miaoge.¡±


    A moment after the treatment finished, Ling Zixiao sat up and softly thanked her.


    She then turned to Lu Changsheng and said, ¡°My lord, my meridians and Dantian are now in a condition where I can attempt cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, congratulations, Zi Xiao.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng laughed.


    Over the course of the year, both he and Lu Miaoge had done their best to treat Ling Zixiao, and she had shown significant improvements.


    Her graceful features were no longer ashen and lacking color as before, but had become much more rosy.


    ¡°Congratulations, Sister Ling.¡±


    Lu Miaoge also sounded her congratulations.


    She knew that Ling Zixiao, due to her Dragon Roar Physique, had withered meridians and Dantian, and had been unable to cultivate.


    Otherwise, with her Spiritual Root Talent, her Cultivation Level would probably have already reached the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, if not the later stages.


    ¡°Here are the Twelve Celestial Demon Techniques. Zi Xiao, you can take a look and see which one suits you best.¡±


    ¡°If you encounter any problems during the process, just come and ask me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out the Cultivation Techniques he had prepared earlier and handed them to Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Thank you, my lord.¡±


    Ling Zixiao graciously accepted the techniques, smiling lightly.


    She had long anticipated the day when her meridians and Dantian would be restored.


    But perhaps because she had watched them gradually improve day by day, now that they were almost fully recovered, her heart had calmed down.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, once you start cultivating, the problem with the Dragon Roar Physique will likely reoccur, so you¡¯ll need to be very careful and cautious. If there¡¯s any issue, remember to tell me right away.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued, speaking earnestly.


    The Origin Source of Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique had been plundered by him using the ¡®Dragon Invocation Technique,¡¯ thereby entering a ¡®dormant¡¯ state. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But once she began cultivating, the issue with the Spiritual Body would reemerge, causing the yang energy to scorch her meridians and Dantian.


    ¡°Do not worry, my lord. I understand,¡± Ling Zixiao replied with a warm smile, feeling a surge of warmth in her heart.


    In the following days, Ling Zixiao tried to switch to a new cultivation method to see which of the ¡°Vermilion Bird Sky-Scorching Art,¡± the ¡°Thunder Fire Nine Arts,¡± and the ¡°Twelve Celestial Demon Techniques¡± was more compatible with her.


    However, during the daytime when she had time, she would still go to Bi Shui Lake to construct the ¡®Oceanic Formation.¡¯


    After all, this Oceanic Formation mainly used the thirty-six Oceanic Orbs to nourish the Spirit Vein.


    Once the Spirit Vein beneath Bi Shui Lake advanced to the Second Rank, it could not only connect with the water vein of Bi Yun Peak¡¯s Spirit Vein, but also upgrade the overall Spiritual Energy of Bi Lake Mountain.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s plan for the Spiritual Beasts breeding farm could also begin by dividing an area in Bi Shui Lake for raising Aquatic Demon Beasts.


    ¡­


    The stars and moon were without light, and the night was dark as ink.


    Outside Bi Lake Mountain.


    A figure cloaked in a black cloak appeared.


    His face was ashen and stiff, and within the hood, a pair of eyes glowed with a frightening crimson sheen, making them extremely intimidating against the night sky.


    ¡°Bi Lake Mountain¡­¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo gazed into the distance at Bi Lake Mountain shrouded in blue misty waters in the night, his eyes glowing with an intimidating sheen.


    ¡°A second-tier top-level Formation, a Second Rank Array Master, really quite impressive. It¡¯s no wonder that Wu Xu fell here in the past.¡±


    ¡°However¡­ even with your Third Rank Great Formation, you cannot escape tonight¡¯s calamity!¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s eyes were filled with killing intent, he turned into a divine rainbow, and instantly appeared at the summit of Bi Lake Mountain.

 Chapter 577: Years of Hard Work, Xiahou Wuwo Strikes! (4)

    He slapped his Storage Bag, and one bronze ancient stele after another appeared.


    A total of eighteen steles dropped down, surrounding Bi Lake Mountain on all sides.


    As these steles landed, Xiahou Wuwo activated them, immediately erupting with gray pillars of light that coiled around the exterior of Bi Lake Mountain. The energy connected like a layer of gray chaos enveloping the entire Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    The Lu Family Disciples, not only guarding the mountain gate of Bi Lake Mountain but also patrolling as sentinels, were always vigilant of their surroundings.


    ...


    Seeing this scene, they immediately realized something was wrong, activated the Formation, took out Communication Talisman, and relayed the message to Bi Yun Peak.


    At the same time.


    In the sky above Bi Lake Mountain, a black staff appeared in Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s hands.


    He tossed the staff into the air, where it continuously split into hundreds of staffs.


    The gray chaos that emerged from the ancient steles like mist permeated these staffs, aiming a bombardment at the Great Formation.


    ¡°Boom¡ª¡±


    For a moment, the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation erupted with a violent noise, flickering uncertainly under the night sky.


    Many cultivators, whether in sleep or meditation, were suddenly jolted awake, their Mental Spirits trembling.


    ¡°Hmm? What¡¯s happening?¡±


    Inside Changsheng Hall of Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, Lu Changsheng, Ling Zixiao, and Lu Miaoge were among those who were immediately awakened, realizing that something was amiss.


    They quickly left their dwellings and went to Bi Yun Peak, looking toward the exterior of the Formation at Xiahou Wuwo, who was cloaked in a Black Cloak.


    ¡°Who are you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng locked eyes with Xiahou Wuwo, his expression slightly tense as he spoke in a deep voice.


    He could not ascertain Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s Cultivation Level, but given the current situation, he immediately realized that the enemy was no simple foe.


    He directly transmitted a question to the Mount Sumeru Tree King: ¡°Mount Sumeru!¡±


    ¡°Master, this person¡¯s Cultivation Level should be at the False Core.¡±


    The ethereal and pure voice of the Mount Sumeru Tree King echoed in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, activate the Mount Sumeru Illusion Sky Great Formation!¡±


    Once Lu Changsheng heard this, he immediately transmitted the command to Ling Zixiao.


    They prepared to directly operate the Great Formation to confront the enemy and suppress him into the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°Hehe, who am I? You rely on the power of the Formation to kill my Family¡¯s younger brother, so who do you think I am!?¡±


    ¡°Tonight, I will make your entire Bi Lake Mountain pay for my brother¡¯s burial¡­¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s voice rang out, clanging and raspy, extremely grating.


    Amid his words, hundreds, if not thousands, of staffs attacked the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation.


    These staffs were all enveloped in a layer of gray aura, striking at the Formation, causing ripples that made the blue mist of the Bi Water Heavenly Blue Great Formation dissipate, revealing glimpses of Bi Lake Mountain. ???O?¦¢?S?


    Clearly, this gray aura was a kind of treasure specifically for breaking magical Formations!


    ¡°Xiahou Wuwo!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, Ling Zixiao, and Lu Miaoge, having heard this, guessed the identity of this person.


    With such strength and seeking to avenge a brother, aside from the currently concealed Xiahou Wuwo, there could be no other.


    ¡°Heaven¡¯s path you did not take, hell¡¯s gate you enter by your own choosing. Since you¡¯ve come, there¡¯s no need to leave¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a chill.


    The enemy had been hiding all this time and he had been thinking about finding trouble with the enemy to avenge Ling Zixiao.


    Yet for so many years, there had been no news of the foe.


    Unexpectedly, they finally had him coming to their doorstep!


    ¡°Whooosh¡ª¡±


    At this moment, Ling Zixiao manipulated the Array Plate. The Mount Sumeru Tree King¡¯s body glowed with a crystal sheen, and strands of divine light spilled out, lending a golden gleam to the Bi Water Heavenly Blue Great Formation which flickered in the uncertain light.


    The gold and blue light merged, making the Great Formation¡¯s energy inscrutable. A hazy, imperceptible mist appeared, slowly enveloping Xiahou Wuwo.


    ¡°Hehe, I¡¯d like to see what ability you have to claim your revenge!¡±


    Decked in a green Magical Robe, Lu Changsheng rose to the sky, stood with his hands behind his back, and coldly spoke to Xiahou Wuwo beneath the night sky.


    ¡°Arrogant fool, courting death!¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo, seeing Lu Changsheng learn his identity yet still daring to be so bold and not taking him seriously, rebuked coldly.


    Amidst his words, a Black Great Axe appeared in his hand, ready to slash down toward Bi Lake Mountain.


    But the next moment, he saw a hazy black mist emerge.


    The surrounding scenery suddenly transformed from the exterior of Bi Lake Mountain to a place shrouded in a vague and chaotic mist from all directions.


    With his axe, he cleaved through the endless murky grey fog, but it had no effect on this world.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s eyes showed a look of shock and uncertainty.


    He realized he had fallen into a Formation.


    But he couldn¡¯t immediately identify the flaw in the Formation.


    ¡°I¡¯ve clearly set up the spirit-suppressing ancient stele, which should weaken the operation of the Formation. This Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation is only a second-tier top-level Formation, so how could it have such an effect!¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s face was ashen, his eyes flecked with crimson.


    Without giving it much thought, he slapped the Yin Corpse Bag at his waist and released his greatest reliance.


    Suddenly.


    ¡°Hoo hoo hoo¡ª¡±


    A gust of yin wind howled, an endless black fog billowed, filling the space with a terrifying and intimidating energy.


    However, at that moment, he felt the world spinning around him.


    The scene before his eyes changed once more, like an illusion of flowers in the mirror and the moon in the water.


    The surroundings were still shrouded in haze.


    But in front of him, he saw a palace, a pond, a table and chairs, and¡­ a woman with red hair dressed in red.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Before he could understand what was happening, he suddenly felt a terrifying force of heaven and earth descending upon him, making his body sink.


    It was as if a huge mountain was pressing down on him, trapping him in a mire, rendering him unable to move in the slightest.


    In his Dantian, the False Core also fell silent, unable to use even a fraction of his Mana.


    ¡°How is this possible!?¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo immediately turned pale with fright; his eyes were filled with terror.


    Although he was only a False Core Immortal.


    But a False Core Immortal is still an Immortal, a being that those at the Foundation Establishment level look up to.


    Yet now, without even understanding what was happening, he was directly suppressed without the slightest ability to resist. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Roar roar roar¡ª¡±


    At this moment, he heard terrifying roars and the chilling energy that accompanied them.


    He knew it was his greatest reliance, The Dark Demon Corpse!


    But in just a moment, he saw his Dark Demon Corpse, like him, trapped in the void.


    The corpse energy was restrained, the ghastly black runes on its musculature like those of a dragon gradually grew dim, the two crimson eyes and bull horns flickered uncertainly, as if falling into a deep sleep.


    ¡°This this this¡­¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s eyes showed terror, and he couldn¡¯t understand what was happening.


    He felt as if he were dreaming.


    He was just there to annihilate a small Foundation Establishment Family.


    But what was this nightmare!?


    Not only was he suppressed in an instant.


    His Dark Demon Corpse, a Third Rank Corpse King, was also suppressed in an instant.


    This!


    This!


    This!


    If his mind were not clear, he would have thought he had stumbled into Qingyun Sect.


    Xiahou Wuwo was a picture of horror and confusion, not knowing what was happening.


    The next moment.


    He saw ripples appear before him.


    Three figures appeared, one male and two females.


    It was Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Ling Zixiao whom he had seen before.

 Chapter 578: The Tactics of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, An Unprecedented Harvest!

    ¡°Lu Changsheng, Ling Zixiao¡­¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo gazed at the trio of Lu Changsheng, Ling Zixiao, and Lu Miaoge, his expression somewhat bewildered.


    If he had previously thought he was trapped in some illusion formation, blinded in his spirit sense,


    then now, with the appearance of Lu Changsheng and the others, he clearly realized that this was not an illusion.


    He was in a completely different space!


    ¡°Is this¡­ a Cave Heaven Treasure!?¡± Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ...


    ¡°That hazy black fog just now, it was someone activating a Cave Heaven Treasure¡­¡±


    ¡°But a Cave Heaven Treasure could never have such power!¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo had his suspicions but still found it hard to believe, uncertain of the situation.


    After all, even a Golden Core True Person visiting personally would not be able to suppress him and The Dark Demon Corpse so effortlessly.


    ¡°Xiahou Wuwo¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng, donning a green robe, with handsome features and a calm demeanor, looked towards Xiahou Wuwo, whose complexion was ashen and stiff, his expression filled with terror.


    Although he had known before about the power of his family¡¯s formation and Mount Sumeru¡¯s strength,


    it was only at this moment that he had a clear realization!


    After all, the Xiahou Wuwo in front of him was a False Core Immortal, whose power was incredibly fearsome.


    When he had traveled to Jiuxiao Immortal City aboard the Qingyun Sect¡¯s spiritual vessel, he witnessed the pursuit of Qingyun¡¯s true inheritor, Chu Qingyi, by this man, and his battle with Chiyun True Immortal.


    Even Chiyun True Immortal, also a False Core, was no match for the current Xiahou Wuwo.


    Yet here and now, such a formidable being was effortlessly suppressed by his family¡¯s Great Formation and Mount Sumeru Tree King, reduced to a prisoner at their feet.


    However, his attention was immediately drawn to the ¡®Dark Demon Corpse¡¯ beside him, imposing as a small hill.


    Although this corpse king was suppressed by Mount Sumeru and could not move a muscle,


    he could still sense a terrifying aura from it that left souls trembling.


    ¡°Xiahou Wuwo, I, Lu, have been waiting for you for quite some time now.¡±


    ¡°Have you thought about how you wish to die?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiahou Wuwo, standing with his hands behind his back, his tone serene, speaking lightly.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, who exactly are you?¡±


    The voice of Xiahou Wuwo was hoarse and grating.


    Though his mana was completely suppressed and sealed, he could still tell that Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao had Foundation Establishment Cultivation levels. ????¨¤£Î¨¯?????????


    As for Lu Changsheng,


    though his cultivation aura was obscured like a mist,


    he had gathered some basic understanding of Bi Lake Mountain before coming here.


    He knew that Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s master, Lu Changsheng, was at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.


    Because he was skilled in Talisman Formation and cultivated with his wife, Lu Miaoge, in some kind of Dual Cultivation Technique, their combined strength was almost comparable to the peak of Foundation Establishment!


    But right now, he realized that the Lu Changsheng in front of him was definitely not that simple!


    This man held a great secret, inscrutable!


    The information he had acquired was merely what Lu Changsheng had let the outside world know.


    ¡°If that¡¯s all you have for your last words, then you may go ahead and die.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said softly.


    He, as a cultivator of the righteous path, naturally stood in opposition to the Demonic Path!


    If there was still a shred of kindness, he would be willing to offer an opportunity for redemption.


    But for a Demonic Path Thief like Xiahou Wuwo, who was utterly vile and guilty of grave offenses, there was obviously nothing more to say.


    ¡°Abyssal Ghoul Blossom!¡±


    Lu Changsheng called out.


    And so,


    next to the Fountain of Spirit, an exceedingly beautiful and enchanting dark red flower swayed gently, its bud ready to bloom, exuding a captivating luster.


    Accompanying the swaying, roots covered in dark red thorns emerged from the ground, stretching out towards Xiahou Wuwo, tainting the air with a hint of blood.


    This gorgeous and enthralling flower was the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom that Lu Changsheng had won from a system lottery.


    Uncertain if the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom required a Spirit Vein,


    upon learning that the Mount Sumeru Tree King could transplant the Spirit Plants out of the Cave Heaven, Lu Changsheng temporarily planted this Abyssal Ghoul Blossom within the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    After planting it, Lu Changsheng also gained a detailed understanding of this Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    Indeed, the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom could grow without a Spirit Vein, feeding only on flesh, blood, and souls.


    However, this method required a large amount of flesh and souls.


    Feeding it with Demon Beasts would be a significant expense.


    Therefore, wherever possible, it was still better to plant it atop a Spirit Vein, which would also accelerate its growth.


    Beyond that, after planting this Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, Lu Changsheng also understood its abilities in detail.


    Its belly harbored a prison that could contain living beings!


    This imprisonment couldn¡¯t be applied to beings far stronger than itself, and there was a limit to the number of beings it could hold.


    But this cage could refine beings and, through their souls, obtain fragments of their memories.


    This was somewhat similar to the ¡®Soul Searching Technique¡¯ used in Demonic Path methods.


    So now, with Xiahou Wuwo readily arriving at his doorstep, Lu Changsheng naturally wasn¡¯t going to be courteous, choosing instead to feed him to the flower to test out the effectiveness of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom¡¯s abilities.


    ¡°What are you doing¡­ You actually have such Demonic Path methods¡­ Aaah aaah¡­ ¡±


    The roots spreading from the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom pierced into Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s flesh and blood, dragging him in front of the flower bud.


    At this moment, the bud no longer appeared beautiful and enticing, but rather eerie and terrifying!


    It resembled a gaping abyss, with pistils like tentacles revealing a yearning for flesh; it enveloped and slowly drew him in.


    ¡°No!!!¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo could feel a power seeping into his flesh, corrupting his flesh, bones, and mana.


    But at this time, his own mana was completely suppressed and sealed by the Mount Sumeru Tree King; he was utterly powerless to resist.


    ¡°No¡­ I am not resigned to this¡­¡±


    ¡°I still have family feuds and clan grievances, must seek revenge against Qingyun Sect, and must restore the glory of the Xiahou family¡­¡±


    Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s ashen face twisted viciously, his crimson eyes filled with unwillingness, roaring hoarsely.


    For his objectives, he had been unscrupulous, even willing to submit to the Demon Race and become a lapdog to demons.


    But now, just as he began to glimpse hope, he was inexplicably dying at the hands of a minor Foundation Establishment family.

 Chapter 579: The Tactics of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, An Unprecedented Harvest! (2)

    He didn¡¯t even know how he died, how he had fallen.


    He wanted to roar and struggle, but he couldn¡¯t move an inch. His consciousness grew more and more blurry, and it felt like he was sinking into darkness.


    As the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom completely devoured Xiahou Wuwo, its roots disappeared, reverting to its original appearance¡ªbeautiful, enchanting, and flawless. No one would have suspected the horror that had just occurred.


    The ¡®Dark Demon Corpse¡¯ that was as huge as a small mountain also seemed to have its runes dimmed considerably.


    Its flickering bull horns and eyes appeared to be extinguished and turned a greyish black color. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ...


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, and Xu Ruyin, who was not far away, witnessed this scene with surprise and suspicion, their minds in turmoil.


    On one hand, they felt the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom¡¯s methods were somewhat reminiscent of the sinister Demon Path.


    On the other, they were shocked to see a False Core Immortal being subdued and devoured in such a manner; it was hard to believe.


    After all, for them, a False Core Immortal was an exalted existence that was looked up to in their everyday lives!


    ¡°These methods do seem a bit demonic¡­¡±


    Upon seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, mumbling to himself.


    If the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom¡¯s methods were seen by others, it would undoubtedly be deemed demonic.


    ¡°However, now that Xiahou Wuwo is dead, I can go to Yue Country¡¯s Jinyang Sect with peace of mind.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled softly.


    Although the Mount Sumeru Tree King stood guard at home, making him unafraid of attacks, he would still feel somewhat uneasy as long as the other wasn¡¯t dead.


    ¡°Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh¡ª¡±


    At that moment, magical treasures, spiritual artifacts, storage bags, and storage rings were expelled by the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    The Abyssal Ghoul Blossom not only fed on flesh, blood, and souls.


    The remains of dead beings, and even spirit plants and spiritual materials, could be its food.


    Even these magical treasures and spiritual artifacts could be corroded by it, turned into energy.


    But of course, Lu Changsheng would not let it refine these items.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, Sister Miaoge, time to clean up the loot.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled softly, speaking to Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao in a gentle voice.


    ¡°Okay~¡±


    Upon hearing his words, both women replied softly, not commenting further on the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    Ling Zixiao, who was currently studying the Twelve Capital Demon Gods Technique, didn¡¯t care about such demonic methods at all.


    While Lu Miaoge thought it seemed rather peculiar and wicked, she wouldn¡¯t say anything about it.


    However, Xu Ruyin couldn¡¯t help but swallow hard, not expecting the demon plant to be so dreadful.


    Being a practitioner of the ¡®Beast Technique¡¯, she was very sensitive to the aura of demon beasts.


    The aura of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom earlier had given her palpitations.


    ¡°Huh, so many spirit stones!? And two magical treasures!?¡±


    Opening a storage ring and breaking its seals, Lu Changsheng was pleasantly surprised to find not only a pile of spirit stones and heavenly materials and earthly treasures but also two magical treasures. ?¨¤¦­??¨§?


    One was a purple thunder bead the size of a fist.


    Another was a fiery red, jade-like sharp little sword.


    He took out the two treasures to inspect, and it seemed they were both life-bound magical treasures.


    ¡°Spiritual Origin Pearl, Foundation Establishment Elixir, Core Formation Spiritual Object¡­¡±


    ¡°So many spiritual ores, demon beast materials¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao, examining a few storage bags, also cried out in surprise. They were somewhat astonished.


    Because Xiahou Wuwo was indeed too wealthy, not fitting the profile of a False Core Immortal at all.


    ¡°My Lord, Xiahou Wuwo had just set up a magic artifact outside Bi Lake Mountain to interfere with the Great Formation¡¯s operation, your concubine needs to check on it.¡±


    At that moment, sensing something, Ling Zixiao spoke up.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go with you, and we need to briefly reassure everyone after what just happened.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in agreement.


    The recent assault on Bi Lake Mountain by Xiahou Wuwo, although brief, had caused quite a commotion.


    As the Mountain Master, it was only natural for him to calm the situation.


    Afterward, the two of them stepped out of Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°My Lord!¡±


    ¡°Mountain Master!¡±


    ¡°Father! Daddy!¡±


    At the foot of Bi Yun Peak, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Yun, Lu Ping¡¯an, and others rushed forward with questions upon seeing Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Heh, it was just a Robber Cultivator who came to cause trouble, but it¡¯s been dealt with.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t elaborate much.


    Although the news of killing Xiahou Wuwo could be used to intimidate others to a certain extent,


    and he could even claim a hefty bounty from Qingyun Sect,


    once the news got out, explaining and justifying it would become difficult, and continuing to live discreetly would no longer be an option.


    So, without a second thought, he fed the corpse to the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    After simply reassuring everyone that the Robber Cultivator had been destroyed by the family¡¯s Great Formation and ordering the guard to stand down, Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao headed outside Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°This must be some kind of Formation Path magic artifact.¡±


    Ling Zixiao examined the ¡®Spirit-Restricting Stele¡¯ softly saying so.


    Then, along with Lu Changsheng, they tried to collect the eighteen ancient steles.


    Now that Xiahou Wuwo was dead, it was easy for them to gather these steles.


    After finishing up, the two returned into the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven to continue sorting through the spoils of battle.


    Such rich spoils made all three of them deeply moved.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Just then, Lu Changsheng received a ripple from the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    It signified that the memory fragments of Xiahou Wuwo had been extracted.


    Raising his eyebrows, he moved beside the seductively beautiful blossom, laying his palm on the flower.


    Immediately, a series of broken and disjointed images began to unfold before his eyes.


    The memories were extremely chaotic, making it quite challenging to sort through the useful information, and it vastly drained his mental spirit.


    ¡°It¡¯s rumored that the Xiahou Family are the covert descendants of the Heavenly Corpse Sect in Jin Kingdom¡­ So, Ancestor Xiahou was once a disciple of the Heavenly Corpse Sect¡­¡±


    ¡°Back then, realizing that Qingyun Sect was targeting them, the Xiahou Family had sent a portion of their core descendants to Yue Country¡­ Xiahou Wushang¡­¡±


    ¡°Tsk, tsks, I didn¡¯t expect Xiahou Wuwo to actually take part in the beast tide in Imperial Spirit Sect¡¯s Domain, becoming a traitor¡­¡±

 Chapter 580: The Tactics of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, An Unprecedented Harvest! (3)

    ¡°Third Rank Corpse King, The Dark Demon Corpse¡­ No wonder Xiahou Wuwo was so wealthy; he had plundered and looted several strongholds of Qingyun Sect, Spirit Taming Sect, Luoxia Sect¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng gathered a plethora of information from Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s memory fragments through the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    Yet the messages were too cluttered, and despite his divine sense reaching the pinnacle of Foundation Establishment, he found it somewhat exhausting to sift through them.


    He stopped browsing the memories.


    Planning to sort them out later when he had spare time.


    ...


    To see if he could extract more useful information from Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s memories.


    At this point, Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao also roughly sorted out the spoils of war.


    Thirteen Superior Grade Spirit Stones.


    Nine hundred and forty-eight Middle Grade Spirit Stones.


    Seventy-nine thousand six hundred eleven Lower Grade Spirit Stones.


    Three Lower Grade Magical Treasures, one Magical Treasure embryo, three top-quality Spiritual Artifacts, two Superior Grade Spiritual Artifacts, five Middle Grade Spiritual Artifacts, nine Lower Grade Spiritual Artifacts, and a pile of Magic Artifacts.


    Besides Spirit Stones and Magical Treasures, there was also one Core Formation Spiritual Object, one genuine Foundation Establishment Elixir, one Spiritual Origin Pearl, four Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects, Third Rank Spiritual Wood¡­


    As for other Spiritual Objects, Spiritual Mines, Spiritual Medicine, and Demon Beast corpses, there was a huge pile.


    Faced with such a bountiful harvest, even Lu Changsheng found it difficult to appraise.


    Because for items like Magical Treasures and some Third Rank materials and spiritual objects, it is hard to measure their value with Spirit Stones.


    Such high-level items mostly involve barter trade, not simply sold for Spirit Stones.


    Previously, when Lu Changsheng had attended the auction at the Qingyun Market, a Magical Treasure was auctioned for the high price of three hundred thirty thousand Spirit Stones.


    However, this kind of price offers little reference value.


    Regardless, tonight¡¯s haul was unprecedented for Lu Changsheng, exceeding the value of one million Spirit Stones!


    With the gain from tonight, it would be enough for him to sit back and live off the wealth of Bi Lake Mountain for nearly a decade!


    ¡°Indeed, the quickest way to wealth is through the generous support of kind souls.¡±


    ¡°If I had to rely on Talisman Making and Alchemy, even if I worked from dawn till dusk, I don¡¯t know how long it would take¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng voiced his thoughts aloud.


    Even though he was accustomed to grand scenes due to the system, the staggering bounty still excited him.


    Especially the three Magical Treasures and one Magical Treasure embryo!


    Although these Magical Treasures and the embryo, being the life-bound magic treasure of others, were not convenient to sell and would have significantly reduced power and efficacy if used,


    they were perfect for practicing the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    ¡°By now, Ping¡¯an has mastered the initial stage of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, breaking through the first layer.¡±


    ¡°With these three Magical Treasures and one Magical Treasure embryo, I can give one to him to try incorporating into his body for practice.¡±


    ¡°Then I can select two more from the family with a talent for Body Refinement to teach the Treasure Body Technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused internally, planning to have his children practice with these three Magical Treasures and the embryo.


    After all, for his children to cultivate, making dual use of a single Magical Treasure is the most cost-effective method.


    For himself as a father, that was about enough.


    Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao too were so stunned by the astonishing harvest that they felt as if they were dreaming. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, the number of Spirit Stones and the heaven and earth spiritual materials were too vast, too overwhelming!


    This night would be a sleepless one for the three of them.


    Not just for them, but for most of the people at Bi Lake Mountain, tonight was also a sleepless night.


    After all, Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s previous momentum and formation clearly belonged to no ordinary cultivator.


    He was probably a Great Cultivator in the late stage of Foundation Establishment!


    Yet such an existence was suppressed by Bi Lake Mountain within moments, which was astonishing!


    ¡­


    Yue Country.


    The Xiahou Family of South Wind Ridge.


    This was a small Foundation Establishment family clan that had someone breakthrough to Foundation Establishment a few years ago.


    The family¡¯s elder led people to clear and establish the family clan here thereafter.


    The location was very remote, not only close to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range but also surrounded by many poisonous miasmas.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    A middle-aged man around forty, with graying hair and clad in a white brocade robe, was organizing the family¡¯s land veins through a Formation.


    Just then, he suddenly sensed something and stiffened instantly.


    His face turned pale, and his arms trembled slightly as he took a Jade Token out of his Storage Bag.


    The Jade Token was full of cracks.


    Then, with a ¡®bang,¡¯ it exploded into a dust of jade.¡°`


    ¡°Big brother!¡±


    Xiahou Wushang looked at the jade token in his hand, his complexion drastically changing as if struck by a bolt from the blue. He staggered, calling out in sorrow. ????????N?????§§?


    Back when the Xiahou Family of Blackwater was obliterated, the three brothers escaped with the core disciples and went into hiding.


    Elder Brother Xiahou Wuwo ventured to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, accumulating strength in secret by hunting demon beasts.


    Second Brother Xiahou Wuxu continued to cause chaos in Jiang Country, earning resources through looting.


    As for himself, he led the family¡¯s core to Yue Country, hiding their names and clandestinely growing their strength.


    But now, merely ten years later, just as his side of the family had begun to settle down, first came the death of Second Brother Xiahou Wuxu, and now, tragic news of Elder Brother Xiahou Wuwo.


    ¡°Big brother¡­¡±


    Xiahou Wushang¡¯s face was filled with grief, his fists clenched tightly.


    He didn¡¯t allow himself to grieve for long. Suddenly raising his head, his expression was resolute.


    He knew that now, he must be the one to hold up the family.


    ¡°Now that Big Brother has perished abroad, the family¡¯s vengeance seems hopeless.¡±


    ¡°The cultivation technique of the Xiahou family must no longer be practiced; otherwise, if any mishap occurs, our Xiahou family will be utterly eradicated.¡±


    ¡°We cannot carry on here either and must abandon this place, or else it might invite trouble.¡±


    Xiahou Wushang murmured to himself.


    He had chosen this place as the family¡¯s spirit land because it was unclaimed.


    Additionally, it was suitable for corpse refining and for practicing the Xiahou family¡¯s cultivation techniques.


    But now, with the death of Elder Brother Xiahou Wuwo, he knew their chances for revenge were almost hopeless.


    What he needed to do now was ensure the family¡¯s survival.


    And to do that, the Xiahou family¡¯s cultivation techniques must indeed be abandoned; they had to completely disguise themselves and start anew.


    ¡­


    After spending nearly half a month, Lu Changsheng obtained many important pieces of information from Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s fragmented memories.


    For example, Xiahou Wuwo had a brother in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, called Xiahou Wushang, who was lurking in Yue Country.


    Xiahou Wuwo chose to betray humankind because many Demon Kings in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range had reached some sort of clandestine agreement.


    As for what that agreement was, even Xiahou Wuwo was not clear.


    Then, there was a corpse refining stronghold Xiahou Wuwo had in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    The Dark Demon Corpse was created by Xiahou Wuwo using a Third-Rank Demon King called ¡®Cangmang Ox.¡¯


    However, this Dark Demon Corpse had a defect; it was difficult to control and prone to backlash.


    To prevent the corpse from turning on its master, it needed constant feeding with fresh blood.


    That¡¯s why he attacked many family strongholds, not just to plunder resources but also to feed the corpse.


    From the other¡¯s memories, Lu Changsheng also obtained the heritage of the Xiahou family, ¡®Heavenly Corpse Refinement Technique.¡¯


    However, this technique could only be cultivated up to the Initial Stage of Core Formation.


    Aside from the technique, there was also a Third Rank corpse refining heritage.


    From ritualizing ordinary walking corpses to Iron Corpses, Copper Corpses, Silver Corpses, and so on.


    Each of these corpses had their corresponding progression pathways.


    Such as ¡®Dark Demon Corpse,¡¯ ¡®Golden Armor Zombie,¡¯ ¡®Flying Yaksha,¡¯ ¡®Bone-Dissolving Blood Corpse,¡¯ and so on.


    Lu Changsheng, however, wasn¡¯t particularly interested in this technique or the corpse refining heritage.


    After a quick look, he found that the conditions for refining these corpses were too heinous.


    For example, the Dark Demon Corpse was very likely to turn on its master, requiring a large intake of blood periodically.


    The Bone-Dissolving Blood Corpse not only needed to consume blood but also required the use of close relatives¡¯ corpses for refining to avoid backlash.


    ¡°Really, the more powerful the corpse refining, the more evil the methods.¡±


    ¡°I wonder if that ¡®Endless Guileful Head¡¯ I drew from the system will be the same?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of the ¡®Endless Guileful Head¡¯ he had won from the system.


    According to the system¡¯s description, this Endless Guileful Head was quite formidable, one of the ¡®Corpse Deception Sect¡¯s¡¯ top corpse fiends.


    ¡°Should I take that thing out to have a look?¡±


    ¡°Anyway, with Mount Sumeru at hand, it can¡¯t create any commotion.¡±


    ¡°And from the system¡¯s products, there should be an acknowledgment of the master, so it won¡¯t exhibit any man-eating behavior.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused for a moment, thinking of extracting the Endless Guileful Head he drew as a prize from the system.


    Otherwise, if left in the system space at home, it might just collect dust forever.


    ¡°Extract!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Endless Guileful Head in the system space, his mental spirit stirring slightly.

 Chapter 581: Core Formation Law Domain, Corpse Charm Manipulates The Corpse Charm!

    ¡°Hoo hoo hoo¡ª¡±


    In an instant, a head with a black, rigid face, ink-black eyes with no whites, disheveled hair, and a ferocious and terrifying appearance materialized.


    ¡°Holy shit¡­¡±


    Even though Lu Changsheng had seen quite a few spectacles, the sight of the Endless Guileful Head still caused his heart to skip a beat, sending shivers down his spine.


    This head was not only ferocious and terrifying.


    ...


    Its pitch-black face resembled a horse¡¯s, elongated like pulled dough, bizarre and unsettling.


    The two eyes were like swirling black holes, drawing in the mental spirit, intimidating the soul.


    ¡°The Endless Guileful Head¡­ truly sinister¡­¡±


    The information about this Third Rank refined corpse came into Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    The Endless Guileful Head, with early Third Rank strength.


    Its divine skills were strange and unpredictable, mainly focusing on illusions, capable of creating a Ghost Domain.


    Within the Ghost Domain, only Nascent Soul Immortals could contend.


    For Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment cultivators, and demon beasts, once they entered the Ghost Domain, they would be on a one-way path to death.


    Moreover, under the prolonged erosion of the Ghost Domain, these beings would be refined into ghost slaves by the Endless Guileful Head.


    The so-called ghost slaves were a kind of puppet, a Dao Soldier.


    By then, once the Ghost Domain spread out, the Endless Guileful Head would have many fearless ghost slaves, and its overall strength would continue to rise.


    ¡°Ghost Domain¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the effects of the Endless Guileful Head¡¯s Ghost Domain, his eyes narrowing slightly as he muttered to himself, ¡°Initially, Hong Lian mentioned that within a Nascent Soul Immortal¡¯s body, mana converges to a high degree, vaguely forming a certain domain around them, referred to as the ¡®Core Formation Law Domain.¡¯ ???????????????S


    ¡°This Law Domain may not have much effect on cultivators of the same level, but for Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment cultivators, it is an absolute crush.¡±


    ¡°The reason a False Core Immortal is far inferior to a Nascent Soul Immortal lies not only in the inability to progress in cultivation level but also in the inability to form a Law Domain, which even allows them to be challenged and surrounded by Foundation Establishment cultivators¡­¡±


    ¡°This Ghost Domain must be similar to a Nascent Soul Immortal¡¯s Law Domain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered silently.


    Having never seen a Nascent Soul Immortal make a move, he was always curious if his current strength could overcome Core Formation.


    Thus, he had deliberately asked Hong Lian about this issue. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Hong Lian told him, once a cultivator broke through to Core Formation, they could form a Law Domain.


    This Law Domain had no effect on cultivators of the same stage.


    But for those of lower stages, it was an absolute crush!


    Lu Changsheng, by using a Talisman Formation and Third Rank Talisman, could catch a Nascent Soul Cultivator by surprise and even hope to kill them.


    However, in a direct confrontation, once the opponent¡¯s Core Formation Law Domain unfolded, his own mana would become difficult to execute.


    At that time, even with a myriad of techniques, he would be unable to deploy them and stand no chance against Core Formation.


    Therefore, when encountering a Nascent Soul Cultivator, one must never enter the range of their Law Domain; otherwise, it would be very dangerous.


    ¡°Ghost Domain, ghost slaves¡­ Speaking of which, could the Endless Guileful Head possibly turn Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s The Dark Demon Corpse into a ghost slave¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s thoughts paused suddenly.


    Since he could not control The Dark Demon Corpse, he planned to use it to feed the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    But the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom was still digesting Xiahou Wuwo, so The Dark Demon Corpse was still around for the time being.


    Now, seeing the abilities of the Endless Guileful Head, he suddenly thought that if it managed to turn The Dark Demon Corpse into a ghost slave, wouldn¡¯t its strength greatly increase?


    ¡°However, the Endless Guileful Head can only enslave and refine into ghost slaves those weaker than itself. That The Dark Demon Corpse is also at early Third Rank, so it might be difficult to refine it into a ghost slave.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brow furrowed slightly.


    The Endless Guileful Head was formidable, but not so monstrous as to turn The Dark Demon Corpse into a ghost slave.


    ¡°The Dark Demon Corpse is currently suppressed by Mount Sumeru; it¡¯s worth a try.¡±


    Lu Changsheng rose to his feet, preparing to give it a try and see if it would be feasible.


    If it worked, it would naturally be for the best.


    If it didn¡¯t, it wouldn¡¯t matter; he could continue to feed the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to the Endless Guileful Head.


    This Endless Guileful Head had simple awareness.


    But a product of the system is guaranteed to be fine.


    The other party directly recognized him as the master, just like Pet Beasts that could communicate, and there was no possibility of it devouring its master.


    Otherwise, under normal circumstances, controlling this Endless Guileful Head would constantly erode the mental spirit, thus affecting the temperament.


    Without a treasure that suppresses the mental spirit, once eroded to a certain extent by the Endless Guileful Head, it would end up being possessed and consumed by it.


    Although the issues of recognition and consumption by the master were resolved, his current Foundation Establishment Cultivation level meant he couldn¡¯t stay for long within the Endless Guileful Head¡¯s Ghost Domain.


    Otherwise, even as its master, he would be affected by the Ghost Domain¡¯s effects.


    Hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, the ferocious and terrifying head followed by his shoulder, accompanying him.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, why do I feel like I¡¯m becoming more and more like a Demonic Path cultivator¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Endless Guileful Head on his shoulder and couldn¡¯t help but shake his head.


    He felt that if he walked around in the outside world like this, he would definitely be treated as a Demonic Path Cultivator.


    Arriving outside the great hall, looking at The Dark Demon Corpse suspended in mid-air and imprisoned by Mount Sumeru, Lu Changsheng said to the Endless Guileful Head, ¡°Go ahead!¡±


    There¡¯s another advantage to being in Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    That is, whatever you do, with Mount Sumeru there, there¡¯s no worry of accidents.


    ¡°Hoo hoo hoo¡ª¡±


    In the blink of an eye, the Endless Guileful Head soared into the sky, hair wildly fluttering around, its aura becoming dark and frightening.


    A layer of pitch-black light accompanied by thin wisps of black mist spread out from it as the center, instantly covering the looming, vast form of The Dark Demon Corpse.


    The entire sky above Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven suddenly became shrouded in dark miasma, with chilling winds howling, like the Netherworld Hell, horrifying and penetrating.


    ¡°This Ghost Domain looks a bit like a Formation space?¡±


    Lu Changsheng stroked his chin while observing the Ghost Domain.


    He then shouted toward Mount Sumeru, ¡°Mount Sumeru.¡±


    Streams of golden light fell upon Lu Changsheng¡¯s body, enveloping him entirely and transforming into Golden Battle Armor.

 Chapter 582: Core Formation Law Domain, Corpse Charm Manipulates The Corpse Charm! (2)

    Lu Changsheng, clad in golden battle armor that radiated light, entered the domain of the Endless Guileful Head¡ªthe Ghost Domain¡ªto survey the situation.


    As soon as he entered the Ghost Domain, he felt the mana within his body become heavy, slightly sluggish.


    Moreover, here, he was unable to sense nature¡¯s spiritual energy.


    ¡°So this is the Ghost Domain¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself as he looked around.


    Everywhere was shrouded in a gray haze, and black winds howled, transforming into ghostly faces that wailed and sobbed, as if in mourning.


    ...


    A wave of sorrow, pain, panic, fear, loneliness, and despair surged into his heart.


    ¡°Such a terrifying Ghost Domain. If an ordinary Qi Refinement or Foundation Establishment Cultivator were to enter this domain, they wouldn¡¯t even need the Endless Guileful Head to act. Slowly, they would lose their minds, their Heart Demons stirred¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng briefly experienced the impact and power of this Ghost Domain and was secretly shocked.


    He knew that within this Ghost Domain, the illusory divine skills of the Endless Guileful Head could even provoke the Heart Demons of others.


    If there was any lapse in mental defense during a confrontation, it would mean a certain death.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng turned his gaze towards the Dark Demon Corpse shrouded in black mist.


    This Dark Demon Corpse seemed to still possess some instincts.


    It sensed that it was being refined into a Ghost Slave and struggled instinctively.


    But faced with the dual suppression of Mount Sumeru and the Endless Guileful Head, it was completely powerless to resist.


    At that moment, the Endless Guileful Head also transmitted its intentions, expressing that it could refine the Dark Demon Corpse into a Ghost Slave.


    However, once turned into a Ghost Slave, the strength of the Dark Demon Corpse would diminish, losing its original divine might.


    And after it was turned into a Ghost Slave, doing so would also place a certain strain on the Endless Guileful Head itself, limiting the total number of Ghost Slaves it could enslave in the future. ??¦­?????????? S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°How much will its combat strength decrease?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired of the Endless Guileful Head.


    ¡°It will no longer possess its original divine skills, mostly relying on instinctual combat¡­¡±


    The Endless Guileful Head sent back a thought.


    ¡°That¡¯s already sufficient. The main combat strength of this Dark Demon Corpse lies in its physical body.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, once within the Ghost Domain, with the Endless Guileful Head disrupting one¡¯s mental spirit, the Dark Demon Corpse can overpower any ordinary Nascent Soul Immortal head-on. They won¡¯t stand a chance.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt the trade-off was worth it.


    Most importantly, by having the Endless Guileful Head control the Dark Demon Corpse, this Third Rank Corpse King would not suffer from backlash, sparing him the effort of nourishment.


    Having confirmed the situation regarding the Endless Guileful Head and the Dark Demon Corpse, Lu Changsheng stepped out of the Ghost Domain, and the golden battle armor dissipated from around his body.


    Upon seeing the beautiful and seductive Abyssal Ghoul Blossom by the spirit spring pond, Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, a look of strangeness crossing his face.


    ¡°How come my path seems to be veering more and more towards the Demon Path?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a peculiar expression.


    ¡°No, my heart and actions are as clear as a bright mirror.¡±


    ¡°After all, power is neither inherently good nor evil. It is how one uses it¡ªthat which is used for goodness is righteous, that which is used for evil is demonic!


    ¡°As someone like me, brimming with positive energy, having saved countless suffering souls, even if I possess some demonic methods, I am still of the righteous path!¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded to himself, his expression resolute.


    ¡­


    At Bi Yun Peak, in the Lu Family Mansion.


    Lu Changsheng was spending time with Bai Ling.


    Now, Bai Ling¡¯s cultivation level had reached the pinnacle of the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement.


    With some more time spent polishing her spiritual power until it was round and flawless, she would be ready to attempt Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Changsheng¡­¡±


    At that moment, Lu Miaoge sent him a message indicating something was amiss with Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°Something¡¯s amiss?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows lifted, and after asking Bai Ling to wait for him, he proceeded to Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    It was only when he arrived at Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven that he realized what Lu Miaoge meant by ¡®something¡¯s amiss¡¯ was the Ghost Domain formed by the Endless Guileful Head.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, there¡¯s no need to worry. I thought that keeping Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s Third Rank Corpse King idle would be a waste, so I used another method to refine and control it,¡± Lu Changsheng explained out loud.


    ¡°Changsheng, refining corpses, methods of the Demon Path damage the natural order. If it¡¯s possible to use them less, it¡¯s better to avoid them¡­¡± Lu Miaoge uttered with pursed lips after hearing him.


    Although she didn¡¯t reject her husband¡¯s use of demonic methods, she wasn¡¯t completely comfortable with it either.


    After all, in the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm¡¯s portrayal of the Demon Path, it was considered extremely heinous and harmful to the natural order.


    Moreover, both the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom and now the Endless Guileful Head presented somewhat sinister and demonic scenes, raising concern that they might influence Lu Changsheng.


    Should he become affected, it wouldn¡¯t just be him at risk; it would be all of Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°I understand, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, knowing that she was concerned for him, took her hand seriously and reassured her.


    He expressed that he was aware of the implications and asked her not to worry.


    ¡­


    That night.


    When Ling Zixiao and Xu Ruyin finished setting up the formation and returned from their tasks, they too were shocked to see the Ghost Domain above Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    Xu Ruyin, in particular, became even more convinced that Lu Changsheng was not a good person.


    ¡°Is this a Core Formation Law Domain?¡±


    ¡°No, this isn¡¯t just any Law Domain¡­¡±


    Hong Lian in the Ancient Beast Taming Charm also witnessed this scene and sensed that something was amiss.


    She observed carefully and soon saw the Endless Guileful Head inside, realizing that this Ghost Domain was even more formidable than a typical Core Formation Law Domain.


    It could even influence Nascent Soul Cultivators to some extent.


    ¡°This is some kind of corpse refining method, where all divine skills and magical powers are converted into a Law Domain, tremendously powerful, enough to confront cultivators of the same rank¡­¡±


    ¡°The young master is only at Foundation Establishment strength, how can he control such corpse refinement!¡±


    The more Hong Lian observed, the more she was shocked, unable to comprehend how Lu Changsheng managed to wield such a fearsome undead being.


    Corpse refining was different from Beast Taming.


    Spiritual Beasts had sentient nature and could be gradually nurtured, tamed from a young age, thus recognizing a master.


    But corpse refinement entities mostly lacked sentience, having only instinctual awareness.


    They could be controlled only through various restrictive techniques, and loyalty to a master was virtually nonexistent.


    Especially the more powerful and sinister the reanimated corpse, the truer this was; not suffering from backlash was already fortunate. To control the strong with the weak was exceedingly difficult.

 Chapter 583: Core Formation Law Domain, Corpse Charm Manipulates The Corpse Charm! (3)

    So upon witnessing the situation with the Endless Guileful Head, she was immensely alarmed and couldn¡¯t help but speculate more about Lu Changsheng¡¯s previous life.


    Originally, from their years of interactions, she felt that Lu Changsheng surely belonged to the righteous great powers reincarnated for a new phase of cultivation.


    But at this moment, she believed that Lu Changsheng¡¯s former life was probably one of both righteous and demonic cultivation, an existence that was both upright and evil.


    Definitely not some purely righteous path!


    Lu Changsheng, of course, had no idea about Hong Lian¡¯s speculations.


    However, Ling Zixiao¡¯s attitude was similar to that of Lu Miaoge, in the sense that demonic methods could be used, but caution was still needed.


    ...


    With that in mind, Lu Changsheng planned to keep any demonic-oriented rewards he would receive in the future as hidden as possible.


    Otherwise, having a bunch of demonic rewards at home really wouldn¡¯t look too good.


    ¡­


    Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an, how is your progress with the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art?¡±


    One day, Lu Changsheng found his son Lu Ping¡¯an and came to check on his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


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    ¡°Dad¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an immediately spoke up, explaining his current cultivation situation.


    ¡°Mmm, not bad.¡±


    After inspecting, Lu Changsheng had a general understanding of his son¡¯s level.


    The compatibility with the cultivation technique was average, and the pace of cultivation was also average.


    But the key was stability. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Steady, methodical practice, without any major issues.


    ¡°Come, refine this magical treasure and then condense it into your body!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out the Black Great Axe belonging to Xiahou Wuwo from his Storage Bag.


    Although all three magical treasures were of inferior grade, this Black Great Axe was considered the best.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng handed it directly to his eldest son for cultivation.


    ¡°Huh? A magical treasure? To condense it into my body?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an was startled upon hearing this, as if he had misheard.


    Then, looking at the Black Great Axe in front of him, he was utterly confused and didn¡¯t understand what was going on.


    ¡°This is a magical treasure?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked at the magical treasure before him, utterly baffled.


    Previously, when Lu Changsheng had given him a badly damaged Black Dragon Magical Bead, it had already shocked and confused him.


    Now, to suddenly produce a seemingly undamaged magical treasure indeed left him at a loss for words.


    Aren¡¯t magical treasures supposed to be items that only Nascent Soul Immortals can utilize, according to the legends?


    He was just a minor Qi Refinement cultivator; how could he possess the moral character or capability to use a magical treasure for cultivation?


    Moreover, his father had already astounded him by producing damaged magical treasures before, so how could he now possess a complete magical treasure?


    ¡°Indeed, this is a magical treasure.¡±


    Seeing his son¡¯s baffled, inexperienced look, Lu Changsheng explained, ¡°Your father has had a little bit of fortune and just happened to acquire a few magical treasures.¡± ?¨¢N?????§¦?


    ¡°Now that you¡¯ve grasped the basics of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, you can attempt to refine this magical treasure and integrate it into your body.¡±


    ¡°Doing so will greatly expedite your progress with the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said aloud.


    ¡°A little bit of fortune? Just happened to obtain a few magical treasures?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an was totally bewildered, extremely bewildered.


    He was no longer the youth who had only a rudimentary understanding of the Cultivation World.


    He clearly understood what a magical treasure signified.


    But now, these were being described as just a ¡®little bit of fortune¡¯ by his father?


    Then what constituted a great fortune?


    ¡°Dad, wouldn¡¯t this be too wasteful¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an came back to his senses and scratched his head, feeling a little reluctant.


    He thought that selling such a magical treasure for Spirit Stones or Spiritual Materials would clearly be more valuable.


    ¡°If I told you to cultivate, then cultivate, what¡¯s with all the nonsense?¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you always keen on going out for training? Once you¡¯ve integrated this magical treasure into your body and mastered the ¡®Baogu Method¡¯, which can nurture the Treasure Bones, I will let you go out.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke to his son.


    Although Lu Ping¡¯an possessed a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root, his pace of cultivation was average because he started cultivating late, was sent to the secular world during his childhood, had not been fortified with Elixir Medicines to establish his foundation, and was pursuing Magical Dual Cultivation.


    His current Cultivation Level was at the fifth layer of Qi Refinement.


    However, Lu Changsheng knew that his son also harbored a desire to head out.


    Or rather, his son might still be dwelling on that young girl from his past.


    As for how to appraise his son¡¯s dedication to pure love, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t really know what to say and could only let it be.


    ¡°Thanks, Dad.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an smiled, picking up the Black Great Axe to inspect and trying to channel his Spiritual Power into it.


    However, the Spiritual Power entering the magical treasure was like a bucket of water being poured into the sea, without the slightest reaction.


    Yet, through the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, he could affirm that it truly was a magical treasure!


    ¡°Dad, I feel it might be better to sell this magical treasure; using it for cultivation seems a bit of a waste.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an hesitated, looking at the magical treasure.


    He felt his father was showing him a bit too much favoritism.


    Between gifting him a Spiritual Root and now a magical treasure for cultivation, he truly felt a weighty sense of responsibility.


    He thought it might be better to sell the magical treasure and convert it into cultivation resources to distribute within the family.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an, you should know that a man is not guilty for bearing jade, but he incurs guilt by possessing it.¡±


    ¡°With treasures like magical treasures, once they¡¯re sold, they would invite trouble to our family.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, the best approach is to use them for cultivation, to realize their value.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s words to his son were filled with a mix of helplessness and pride.


    He continued: ¡°Furthermore, by utilizing this magical treasure to enhance your strength, you¡¯ll be able to contribute back to the family in the future, so there¡¯s no such thing as waste.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Dad.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an pursed his lips and spoke in a firm tone.


    He felt a heavy sense of responsibility.


    ¡°Alright, start refining it; your father will watch over you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded and began to channel his Mental Spirit and Spiritual Power like an invisible fire, beginning to refine the Black Great Axe before him.


    Lu Changsheng watched by the side.


    He would let his son refine it on his own each day, as long as there were no issues with his technique, and notify himself when ready to integrate it into his body.

 Chapter 584: Core Formation Law Domain, Corpse Charm Manipulates The Corpse Charm! (4)

    ¡­


    After giving a magical treasure to Lu Ping¡¯an for his cultivation of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, Lu Changsheng considered how to allocate the remaining two magical treasures and the magical treasure embryo.


    Thinking of his daughter Lu Wangshu¡¯s talent and comprehension, Lu Changsheng planned to let this daughter try practicing the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art as well.


    After all, as long as one could comprehend this cultivation technique, with the condensed magical treasure integrated into the body to assist in cultivation, there would be no need to spend time on it every day, thus not delaying other cultivations.


    Lu Changsheng soon found his daughter Lu Wangshu, who was fishing.


    This daughter, having undergone the medicinal bath baptism and broken through to the second level of Qi Refinement, was now able to go fishing by herself.


    ...


    Although she could not yet fly, she could let the Cold Blue Dark Turtle take her out to fish.


    This made Lu Changsheng somewhat regret why he had given the Cold Blue Dark Turtle to his daughter in the first place.


    However, upon arriving at Bi Shui Lake, Lu Changsheng saw his daughter practicing Talisman Making while fishing, and he immediately felt a great sense of relief.


    ¡°Daddy.¡±


    Lu Wangshu was not formally making talismans, but was practicing with ordinary paper and ink.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng arrive, she immediately called out sweetly.


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    ¡°Wangshu, how long have you been fishing today?¡± Lu Changsheng asked gently, coming over.


    ¡°Daddy, I¡¯ve only been here for a little while,¡± she replied. ¡°And I feel that practicing Talisman Making while fishing gives me a better feeling.¡±


    Lu Wangshu said with a face full of sweetness and cuteness.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was not at all deceived by her sweet and cute appearance.


    After all, he had a clear idea of what his little cotton-padded jacket was like after raising her for so many years.


    He said aloud, ¡°Wangshu, daddy has something good for you, do you want it?¡±


    ¡°Eh, something good? What is it, Daddy?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Wangshu immediately became interested.


    She resembled her mother Xiao Xiyue, with a delicate oval face, a full and fair forehead, arched eyebrows, and a pair of bright big eyes that seemed to glow with intelligence, vivacious and attractive. ???????????¨º?


    ¡°Come with daddy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng picked up his daughter and brought her back to the Lu Family Mansion.


    He then took out a Purple Thunder Bead and expressed that he had a cultivation technique.


    Once mastered, one would possess immense strength, a body as formidable as magic artifacts and spiritual artifacts.


    Moreover, once one got through the initial stages of cultivation, one could use this Purple Thunder Bead to assist in cultivation without having to practice hard oneself.


    ¡°Daddy, I want to practice, I want to practice!¡± Lu Wangshu immediately cried out excitedly upon hearing this.


    Having experienced the joy of a strong physical body after the medicinal bath baptism, she was very interested in this type of body cultivation.


    Especially knowing that she could cultivate automatically without having to spend time struggling through practice, her interest was piqued even more.


    Seeing his daughter¡¯s interest, what followed was naturally an easy conversation.


    Lu Changsheng began to teach his daughter the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    An hour later.


    ¡°Daddy, I¡¯ve already memorized it,¡± Lu Wangshu crisply said.


    ¡°Good, since that¡¯s the case, start your cultivation, and daddy will watch over you,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a warm smile.


    A quarter of an hour later, Lu Changsheng saw his daughter Lu Wangshu slowly enter the state of cultivation.


    ¡°Tsk¡­¡±


    Seeing the speed of his daughter¡¯s progress, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but think of his son Lu Ping¡¯an.


    He remembered it took his son an entire day to get into the state.


    And then it took three to four days for him to barely get through the threshold, and his cultivation was still fraught with hiccups.


    ¡°It seems the gap between people can sometimes be even greater than that between humans and demon beasts,¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He gained a deeper understanding of his daughter¡¯s talent and comprehension.


    Just like that, he quietly watched his daughter¡¯s cultivation.


    Once she was almost done, he took out a Golden Essence Stone to try absorbing the essence of the material.


    This step took Lu Wangshu only half a day.


    In three days, Lu Wangshu had fully mastered the basics.


    She also gained a clear understanding of ¡®Refining Treasure into the Body¡¯ and could attempt to refine magical treasures.


    However, at the moment, her mental spirit and spiritual power were too weak to refine magical treasures; she would need to be at least in the middle stage of Qi Refinement.


    Faced with this situation, Lu Wangshu suddenly found a new drive for her daily cultivation practices.


    Before, she had been somewhat perfunctory about her daily cultivation.


    After all, children at that age tended to be playful, and Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t want to be too strict.


    Seeing how his daughter became more diligent in her cultivation because of this matter, he was happy to let her be.


    After teaching his daughter, he tried to teach his sons, Lu Yun, Lu Quanzhen, and Lu Qingxuan, the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    But his three sons were far from satisfactory, encountering many difficulties in their cultivation, and not quite suitable for it.


    Faced with this, Lu Changsheng did not insist.


    He knew that daughters like Lu Wangshu were rare after all, and that he still needed to find children with a talent for body refinement.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng, through the system, found another daughter, Lu Qingyan.


    This daughter was the child of a concubine named Xiao Qing.


    A Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, with 41% body refinement talent, she had just completed drawing Qi into her body.


    For this daughter, Lu Changsheng did not teach her right away but decided to observe her temperament first.


    After all, the cultivation of the Treasure Body Technique must not be as recklessly intense as most body refining techniques, and she was still young, only twelve years old.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, more than a month passed.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng spent most of his time accompanying his wives and children, paying attention to the cultivation progress of his children.


    That day, Lu Changsheng received a letter from Xiao Xiyue.


    In the letter, Xiao Xiyue informed him that the Qingyun Sect had found traces of Xiahou Wuwo.


    The adversary had slain several forces and was likely to come to the Qingyun Region.


    If the adversary came to the Qingyun Region, there was a high chance that he would target Bi Lake Mountain over the past affair with Xiahou Wuxu.


    Even though she knew that Bi Lake Mountain was protected by the Mount Sumeru Tree King, Xiao Xiyue still wrote to warn Lu Changsheng to be extra careful and cautious.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the letter, felt a warmth in his heart.


    Through the fragmented memories of Xiahou Wuwo, he knew that Xiahou Wuwo had started causing trouble in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range and the Imperial Spirit Sect¡¯s domain.


    The last known location was in the border area between the Qingyun Sect and the Spirit Taming Sect.


    However, such information was subject to delays, hence Xiao Xiyue only received the news now.


    In fact, this was also one of Xiahou Wuwo¡¯s calculations, done deliberately.


    By causing a commotion in these places and drawing attention, he could then directly head to Bi Lake Mountain.


    Because Xiahou Wuwo also knew that Bi Lake Mountain was not far from the Qingyun Sect, deep within the Qingyun Region.


    If the Qingyun Sect discovered him and sent pursuers, it would be very dangerous.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng replied to Xiao Xiyue, indicating that he would be cautious. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As for the fact that Xiahou Wuwo had already died on Bi Lake Mountain, he did not mention it.


    Although such correspondence was highly confidential and would self-destruct if someone attempted to access it, with numerous methods within the cultivation world, it might still be intercepted by some means.


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    The Endless Guileful Head finally succeeded in transforming the Dark Demon Corpse into a ghost slave.


    If it were not for the suppression of the Mount Sumeru Tree King, with the current power of the Endless Guileful Head, it would have been impossible to transform the Dark Demon Corpse into a ghost slave.


    After completing the transformation, Lu Changsheng placed the Endless Guileful Head into the ¡®Yin Corpse Bag,¡¯ specifically designed to contain refinements of corpses.


    This knowledge came from the corpse refinement inheritance memories of Xiahou Wuwo.


    Such creatures, mostly required to be placed in Yin veins, turbid qi, and special refinement lands for nurturing.


    Only in this way could the refinements slowly grow and increase in power.


    If kept outside for long periods, absorbing too much of nature¡¯s spiritual energy, not only would they fail to grow, but they could even regress.


    This Yin Corpse Bag, which was also obtained from Xiahou Wuwo, was considered a treasure.


    Ordinary First and Second Rank refinements placed inside could be enhanced.


    For refinements like the Dark Demon Corpse and the Endless Guileful Head, which were Third Rank, it had little effect.


    It could only ensure that the refinements would not regress.


    If they were greatly exhausted or damaged, they could also slowly recover within the Yin Corpse Bag.


    However, to advance their growth, aside from being buried in a Third Rank corpse nurturing ground, they needed to be fed with flesh and blood and re-refined.


    ¡°Husband, it¡¯s a letter from Fairy Zhao.¡±


    That day, Lu Miaoyun indicated that Zhao Qingqing had sent a letter.


    Lu Changsheng opened the letter and read it.


    Zhao Qingqing informed that she had successfully broken through to Foundation Establishment and invited Lu Changsheng to the Qingyun Sect to join a small celebration.


    ¡°Broke through to Foundation Establishment successfully¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured with a light chuckle while looking at the letter in his hand.


    He was not surprised by Zhao Qingqing¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.


    Given her Spiritual Root Talent, preparation, and the probabilities, the odds were not small.


    He then planned to visit the Qingyun Sect later to attend the small celebration.


    Not only could he catch up with a good friend, but he could also meet Xiao Xiyue and see the children of the Qingyun Sect who were cultivating.

 Chapter 585: Foundation Establishment Celebration, Zhao Qingqings Initiative

    Half a month later,


    Hong Yi arrived at Bi Lake Mountain.


    He had also received an invitation from Zhao Qingqing.


    Therefore, this trip to Bi Lake Mountain was to prepare to visit Qingyun Sect together with Lu Changsheng.


    He also took the opportunity to visit his son, Hong Xuanji.


    ...


    ¡°You won¡¯t need much longer to break through the Sixth Level Energy Refinement!?¡±


    Hong Yi felt both surprised and delighted upon hearing his son¡¯s words.


    His son, now twenty-three years old, was about to break through to the Sixth Level Energy Refinement.


    This pace of cultivation had already surpassed most of his peers.


    It should be known that he himself was still at the cultivation level of Sixth Level Energy Refinement.


    ¡°Yes, and Uncle Lu has allowed our family to teach me an Exquisite Level Cultivation Technique,¡±


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    Hong Xuanji said to his father in a quiet voice.


    ¡°An Exquisite Level Cultivation Technique¡­¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Hong Yi was inwardly shocked.


    Though the father and son had exchanged letters, the son had not mentioned this matter in his letters.


    Now, hearing it for the first time, he was at a loss for words.


    ¡°With such kindness from Brother Lu, I, Hong Yi, have no way to repay.¡±


    Hong Yi felt deeply moved, not expecting the other party to take such good care of his son.


    Thinking of their thirty years of acquaintance, and how he owed much of his current achievement to Lu Changsheng¡¯s support, he spoke solemnly, ¡°Xuanji, you concentrate on your cultivation and responsibilities at Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    ¡°If there is anything, you can ask your Quanzhen brother for advice and write to your father,¡±


    Hong Yi so instructed.


    Since Lu Quanzhen had experienced the secular world in his early years, Hong Yi always encouraged his son to keep company with Lu Quanzhen, and the two had a very good relationship. ?£Á????????


    ¡°Your son understands,¡±


    Hong Xuanji responded in a low voice.


    He resembled his father, Hong Yi, in appearance.


    But compared to Hong Yi in his youth, he lacked a bit of haughtiness and possessed a bit more steadiness.


    When Lu Changsheng found out that Hong Yi was coming over, he went to the guest hall to greet him.


    ¡°Brother Lu!¡±


    ¡°Uncle Lu.¡±


    Both of them promptly said with respect.


    ¡°Ha ha, Brother Hong, Xuanji.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, in a green robe, smiled and appeared casual and at ease.


    ¡°Xuanji has been causing Brother Lu trouble these years.¡±


    Hong Yi politely said to Lu Changsheng.


    He was dressed in a purple brocade and wore a Purple Gold Crown, and having long been accustomed to a life of dignity and high position, he carried an aura of authority without anger.


    Yet in the presence of Lu Changsheng, he unconsciously took a very humble posture.


    ¡°Ha ha, Brother Hong, you¡¯re too courteous. Xuanji has performed quite well over the years, and there¡¯s no trouble at all,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as he waved his hand.


    Since Lu Quanzhen had gone out into the world, Hong Xuanji had taken on a leadership role in the wine brewing workshop, and he was quite capable in both personal conduct and skill.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng had learned from his wife Qu Zhenzhen that, due to the relationship with Lu Quanzhen, his daughter Lu Caizhen and Hong Xuanji had grown quite close.


    Straight away, the two men sat down to catch up and chat.


    ¡°Who would have thought that among the six of us back then, three would become Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators? Such an achievement is enough for me to boast for many years; I have no regrets in this life,¡±


    Hong Yi said with a smile, remarking with emotion.


    It was beyond his expectations that, thirty years ago, six of them were selected to join the Qingyun Sect for the Immortal Sects assessment.


    As time passed, three of them consecutively broke through to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Brother Hong is still young. If you focus on cultivation, perhaps you too can break through to Foundation Establishment,¡±


    Lu Changsheng noticed Hong Yi¡¯s cultivation level, at the Sixth Level Energy Refinement.


    If he put in the effort, he had a chance to attempt Foundation Establishment by the age of sixty.


    Although the hope of successfully establishing his foundation was very slim.


    ¡°Brother Lu jests; how could I dare to dream of such a thing as Foundation Establishment,¡±


    Hong Yi said with a shake of his head and laughter.


    Though there were three Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators around him,


    such an endeavor still seemed out of reach for him, and he dared not covet it.


    Currently, even a High Rank Breakthrough Elixir was too costly for him to consider buying without hesitation.


    Besides, now that his son, Hong Xuanji, proved to have such promise, if he, as a father, could save up a considerable sum of money, his son might have a future chance to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Heh heh¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled and didn¡¯t dwell on the topic.


    He was aware that after becoming the Marquis of Ruyi, Hong Yi gradually lacked ambition in cultivation.


    Furthermore, given the other¡¯s age and Spiritual Root, unless there was a major fortuity, there indeed wasn¡¯t much hope for Foundation Establishment.


    After briefly catching up, they stayed at Bi Lake Mountain for two days before heading to Qingyun Sect.


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    Three days later,


    a Flying Boat descended in front of the gates of Qingyun Sect.


    Lu Changsheng took out a Transmission Talisman.


    Not long after, a verdant Escape Light flew from the gate, enveloped in the spiritual pressure of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    ¡°Greetings, Martial Uncle!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Martial Uncle!¡±


    The disciples guarding the gate promptly offered their respects upon seeing the newcomer.


    Although they didn¡¯t necessarily recognize the person,


    In Qingyun Sect, Energy Refining Cultivators addressed Foundation Establishment Cultivators as Martial Uncle as a matter of course.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, Hong Daoist,¡±


    The newcomer was Zhao Qingqing.


    Her skin was fair, her figure tall and graceful, wearing a green-colored dress, with her long, silky black hair neatly gathered, and with a Plum Blossom Jade Hairpin slanting across it. Her beautiful features were adorned with a gentle smile.


    After breaking through to Foundation Establishment, her charisma was exceptional. Her entire being exuded a vibrant and fresh aura of flourishing plants and grass, elegant like an orchid in a secluded valley, touching the soul.


    ¡°Zhao Daoist, congratulations on your breakthrough to Foundation Establishment,¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Hong Yi bowed with their hands folded and then offered the congratulatory gifts they had prepared.


    ¡°Thank you both, Daoist Friends. Please, this way,¡±


    Zhao Qingqing accepted the gifts and looked at Lu Changsheng with a tender gaze.


    It is customary to adjust one¡¯s state thoroughly after a breakthrough to ensure the vitality, energy, and spirit are abundant, and one¡¯s thoughts are clear.


    At the time of her breakthrough, she had questioned her deepest heart and had come to understand many things more clearly.


    Then, the three of them entered the gate and came to a mountain peak filled with ancient pines and green cypresses, cascading waterfalls, and palaces reaching thousands of feet high where they descended at the waist of the mountain.


    ¡°This Spirit Vein of Qingyun Sect is truly grand,¡±


    Lu Changsheng remarked, eyeing the many peaks of Qingyun Sect, guessing each must contain at least a Second Rank Spirit Vein, and he couldn¡¯t help feeling envious.


    Zhao Qingqing¡¯s modest Foundation Establishment celebration was to be held at her own abode.

 Chapter 586: Foundation Establishment Celebration, Zhao Qingqings Initiative (2)

    The dwelling wasn¡¯t large, covering only about seven or eight acres.


    But it had everything one needed: a main courtyard, quiet rooms, gardens, ponds, spirit fields, a medicinal herb garden, and a beast pen.


    At this moment, the main hall was filled with a gathering of cultivators.


    Most of them were Foundation Establishment Cultivators, with only a few Energy Refining Cultivators present.


    Although it was a minor celebration for the Foundation Establishment, within Qingyun Sect, Foundation Establishment Cultivators still held some weight, considered as part of the middle hierarchy.


    Therefore, whenever someone broke through to Foundation Establishment, many fellow sect members and friends would come to offer congratulations and network.


    ...


    Especially for a female cultivator like Zhao Qingqing, who was skilled in the botany and pharmacology of spirit plants and had a Vegbody suitable for logistical support, many came with ulterior motives.


    The moment the three of them walked into the hall, many eyes landed straight on them.


    Hong Yi¡¯s face turned pale, his body felt heavy, and he nearly collapsed to the ground.


    There were more than ten Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the room.


    Although they weren¡¯t deliberately exuding their Foundation Establishment spiritual pressure, they didn¡¯t completely suppress it either.


    As a result, when such gazes converged, it posed a huge pressure for an ordinary Energy Refining Cultivator.


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    Lu Changsheng¡¯s body exuded an invisible spiritual pressure, which made Hong Yi relax all over.


    ¡°This is my good friend, Lu Changsheng of Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    ¡°This is my good friend, Hong Yi.¡±


    ¡°Lu Daoist, Hong Daoist, please take a seat. These are all my fellow sect brothers and sisters, no need to be polite.¡±


    Seeing this, Zhao Qingqing immediately introduced them out loud to ease the awkwardness.


    ¡°Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng!?¡±


    ¡°He is indeed the Lu Mountain Lord of Bi Lake Mountain, so very handsome!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that this Mountain Master of Bi Lake Mountain is incomparably handsome, and it truly isn¡¯t an undeserved reputation.¡±


    Once Zhao Qingqing introduced him, the crowd in the hall turned their attention to Lu Changsheng.


    Although they were disciples of Qingyun Sect,


    the name of Bi Lake Mountain Master, Lu Changsheng, was not unfamiliar to them.


    Whether it was his defeat of the Yu Family¡¯s three Foundation Establishment Cultivators or the suppression of Xiahou Monie, as well as the slaying of six Robber Cultivators during the Red Leaf Valley Market incident years ago, his reputation had greatly risen. ??N¦¯?§§?


    ¡°I, Liu Ruyan, have long heard of Mountain Lord Lu¡¯s great name. It is a fortune to meet you today, so I¡¯d like to honor Mountain Lord Lu with a toast,¡± said a buxom woman in a yellow dress, picking up a cup of spiritual wine and greeting Lu Changsheng with a smile.


    ¡°I am Fang Hong, and I have seen Lu Daoist.¡±


    ¡°I am Wu Jiujiu, and I have seen Lu Daoist.¡±


    ¡°I am¡­¡±


    Several cultivators in the hall warmly greeted Lu Changsheng.


    Although as disciples of the Immortal Sects, they usually did not hold Loose Cultivators and small Family forces in high regard,


    someone like Lu Changsheng, who had shown remarkable combat abilities and was also a Second-tier Top-Level Talisman Master, was naturally someone they were very willing to make connections with.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, Hong Daoist.¡±


    Han Lin was also there to attend the celebration, and he greeted Lu Changsheng and Hong Yi.


    ¡°Heh, Han Daoist.¡±


    Hong Yi cupped his hands in salute towards Han Lin and took a seat next to him.


    He knew gatherings like this were out of his world.


    Not all Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators were like Lu Changsheng, who remembered old friendships and were willing to make connections with him.


    ¡°Heh, everyone is too kind.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, under the enthusiastic and proactive greetings of the others, quickly became integrated into the group.


    He was somewhat surprised that Xiao Xiyue had not come.


    Though Xiao Xiyue and Zhao Qingqing weren¡¯t particularly close, such a small Foundation Establishment celebration would typically warrant her congratulations. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Through asking around, he found out that due to the matter with Xiahou Monie, Xiao Xiyue had gone out on a mission.


    While drinking and chatting with everyone, Lu Changsheng noticed a plump cultivator casting envious glances at him from time to time.


    After paying a bit more attention, he learned the identity of this individual,


    It turned out to be Zhao Qingqing¡¯s master¡¯s grandson, named ¡®L¨¹ Gongliang,¡¯ who had failed his Foundation Establishment breakthrough three years ago.


    With that, Lu Changsheng roughly guessed why the other party was envious.


    However, as long as the other party did not provoke him, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t be bothered to deal with him.


    The celebration lasted a long time, with people coming and going, some leaving halfway, and others arriving later to give their congratulations and join the event.


    As night fell and they had their fill of food and drink,


    ¡°Lu Daoist, Hong Daoist, as it¡¯s getting late, why don¡¯t you both stay here for the night?¡± Zhao Qingqing said to Lu Changsheng and Hong Yi.


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, we¡¯ll trouble you then, Zhao Daoist,¡± said Lu Changsheng after a brief pause.


    He had intended to visit his children on this trip.


    Now that it was already late and he had drunk so much, it wasn¡¯t convenient for him to go there.


    Soon after, Zhao Qingqing arranged accommodation for both of them.


    ¡°Lu Daoist.¡±


    After showing Lu Changsheng to his room, Zhao Qingqing didn¡¯t immediately leave.


    ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Lu Changsheng looked towards the tall and graceful Zhao Qingqing in her blue-green silk dress, fresh and refined.


    She had drunk quite a lot, her beautiful and refined face blushed with a hint of tipsiness, adding a bit more charm to her demeanor.


    Although cultivators can use their mana to dispel the effects of alcohol,


    most wouldn¡¯t do so as it removes the pleasure of drinking and dissipates the benefits of the spiritual wine.


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for Lu Daoist¡¯s Premium Foundation Establishment Elixir, Qingqing certainly wouldn¡¯t have been able to break through to Foundation Establishment, so I am deeply grateful to Lu Daoist,¡± Zhao Qingqing said, her eyes filled with gratitude as she gave a deep bow.


    She had indeed succeeded in her Foundation Establishment,


    but having gone through the process herself, she realized just how difficult it was.


    She knew that if she hadn¡¯t had Lu Changsheng¡¯s Foundation Establishment Elixir, based on the Meridian Protecting Elixir she had prepared originally, she surely would have failed the breakthrough.


    ¡°Zhao Daoist is too kind. The main reason for your breakthrough is your own efforts. The Foundation Establishment Elixir simply added a final touch,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile, waving his hand lightly to indicate that there was no need for formality.


    ¡°With such a favor from Lu Daoist, Qingqing feels ashamed and doesn¡¯t know how to repay you,¡± said Zhao Qingqing, standing tall and blushing as she looked at Lu Changsheng.


    Then, as if gathering her courage, she took hold of Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand, her eyes filled with shyness.


    Lu Changsheng was slightly startled when Zhao Qingqing¡¯s soft and delicate hand grasped his own.

 Chapter 587: Foundation Establishment Celebration, Zhao Qingqings Initiative (3)

    Whiffs of intoxicating scent that delighted the heart and spleen, rich and fragrant, filled the air, and a pair of tender, bashful eyes full of gentle affection looked at him.


    ¡°Lu Daoist, you said before¡­¡±


    Zhao Qingqing, her face flushed with shyness, began softly.


    However, before she could finish speaking, a warm breath rushed towards her face, and she felt her lips being captured.


    Lu Changsheng pulled the beautiful woman tightly into his arms, skillfully seizing the sweetness.


    Since Zhao Qingqing was so forward, he naturally would not hold back, pretending to be a gentleman.


    ...


    After all, with matters such as these, if you¡¯re not proactive and seize the opportunity, you might just miss it.


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    In the face of this sudden storm, Zhao Qingqing¡¯s delicate frame shuddered, her body rigid yet tingling.


    Subsequently, she felt a large hand traverse the towering peaks of her chest, sweeping over the mountains and causing waves of numbness through her body. Her shapely legs trembled and could hardly support her.


    In such a situation, her only choice was to lift her slender arms and gently cling to Lu Changsheng¡¯s neck.


    ¡°Gently¡­ I¡­ I can¡¯t breathe¡­¡±


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    It was unclear how much time had passed when Zhao Qingqing, having just achieved Foundation Establishment, was gasping for air.


    Her clear, beautiful face flushed red, her lustrous black hair became disheveled, and her bright, beautiful eyes were filled with emotions and timidity.


    Her green dress too bore the wrinkles of their embrace.


    ¡°Qingqing¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng held Zhao Qingqing¡¯s hand, his gaze deep with feeling as he looked at her.


    ¡°Lu Lang¡­ be gentle¡­¡±


    Zhao Qingqing¡¯s eyes looked drunken, her face flushed, her forehead coy, voicing her nervous anxiety.


    As soon as she finished speaking, her lips were again forcefully claimed.


    Without a doubt, this was a prelude.


    Intimately, the two moved towards the bedside, accompanied by rustling sounds.


    The green dress began to slip away, revealing bright lights, the skin beneath as tender and pale as jade.


    Before long, the beauty was left only in her pair of green embroidered shoes and the white silk stockings wrapped around her jade feet.


    Zhao Qingqing had a fine figure, well-proportioned.


    But what attracted the most attention were her shapely, long legs; not just for their length, but also for their plump and firm texture.


    Possibly due to her cultivation technique, her skin was extraordinarily fair and smooth, with a refreshing fragrance.


    ¡°Qingqing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng carried the beauty to the bed, intending to say something.


    But seeing her shy face, her eyes timid yet inviting, looking ready to be plucked, he said no more.


    At this time, silence spoke volumes!


    Under the hazy night, two figures in the room gradually merged as one.


    ¡­.


    The next day, the morning light pierced through layers of clouds, shining through the lattice windows into the loft.


    Zhao Qingqing woke up, her hair disheveled, her skin rosy white and radiant, glowing with a lustrous sheen.


    She lay there uncovered, save for the exquisite jade feet clad in white silk stockings.


    ¡°You¡¯re awake.¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng awoke, speaking warmly with a laugh.


    His demeanor was calm and natural, as if a couple years deep in love, utterly at ease.


    Zhao Qingqing looked at the handsome face before her, the robust and powerful body, and her cheeks tinged pink.


    Though somewhat tipsy the previous night, she was more or less lucid, merely emboldened by the alcohol.


    She just hadn¡¯t expected that her long-mustered courage, barely put into action, would be met with such initiative from Lu Changsheng, and then her mind became as muddled¡­ ????????¨ºS?


    ¡°Mm¡­¡±


    Zhao Qingqing replied softly, suddenly at a loss for words.


    After all, though she had been prepared, she hadn¡¯t expected things to happen so fast. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Do you have matters to attend to today? If not, you might as well rest a little longer.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke softly.


    ¡°I¡¯ve just broken through to Foundation Establishment, and there are some new affairs in the sect that I need to get acquainted with¡­¡±


    Zhao Qingqing replied, her voice husky and alluring.


    ¡°Has your master been giving you trouble?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    He knew Zhao Qingqing had not been valued in her sect because of her master¡¯s attitude, forcing her to rely on herself.


    ¡°Before, the master was just neglecting me, not making things too difficult. Since my breakthrough, he has taken the initiative to visit me, entrusting many matters of the herb garden to me.¡±


    Zhao Qingqing said softly.


    This breakthrough allowed her to see more of the world¡¯s indifference and warmth.


    For example, during the small celebration of her Foundation Establishment, many fellow disciples whom she had never met before, or even knew little, came to congratulate her.


    Even her master, right after her breakthrough, congratulated her and extended his goodwill.


    It was precisely because of this that she felt even more grateful for Lu Changsheng¡¯s timely help, deeming such kindness beyond repayment.

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    ¡°If anything happens, you can tell me, and you¡¯re welcome to come to Bi Lake Mountain anytime,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said warmly.


    He didn¡¯t say that he wanted Zhao Qingqing to follow him back to Bi Lake Mountain.


    For one, she was currently in the Qingyun Sect, which was clearly better, and it would be convenient to go to Bi Lake Mountain later on.


    Moreover, as Cultivators and Foundation Establishment Cultivators, there was no need to insist on getting married immediately.


    Since they were fellow practitioners, holding a ceremony to become cultivation partners in the future would suffice.


    ...


    In fact, Lu Changsheng also hoped that his wife, concubines, and cultivation partners could have their own accomplishments and not necessarily be confined to Bi Lake Mountain.


    As for having children, as long as it came naturally, love would certainly bear fruit.


    ¡°Okay~¡±


    Zhao Qingqing responded softly.


    The two snuggled and chatted for a while, then got up, dressed, and walked out of the room.


    Although it was Zhao Qingqing¡¯s first time, she was after all a Foundation Building Great Cultivator and didn¡¯t suffer too much.


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    Moreover, since she had a Vegbody and cultivated wood attribute techniques, her recovery was extraordinary.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Hong Yi was somewhat surprised to see Lu Changsheng and Zhao Qingqing walking together intimately.


    Indeed, when he first met Zhao Qingqing the day before, he noticed her looking at Lu Changsheng with more warmth than in the early years, but he didn¡¯t expect them to be so intimately natural.


    Some guesses formed in his mind, but he didn¡¯t ask further. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He knew this was not something he should concern himself with.


    It was like earlier on when he realized the relationship between Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue seemed more than ordinary.


    ¡°Brother Lu, Daoist Zhao.¡±


    Hong Yi greeted them with a hearty smile on his face.


    ¡°Brother Hong, I¡¯m planning to see my children before returning; will you come with me or wait here for me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked Hong Yi.


    ¡°Brother Lu, please feel free to go, just let me know when you¡¯re leaving,¡±


    Hong Yi replied.


    ¡°All right.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and then went with Zhao Qingqing to see their children.


    Although Zhao Qingqing also had things to attend to, there was no hurry.


    Moreover, as an outsider, it wasn¡¯t convenient for Lu Changsheng to wander around the Qingyun Sect alone.


    ¡°Tsk¡­¡±


    Hong Yi watched as Lu Changsheng and Zhao Qingqing turned into beams of escape light and left, feeling quite emotional.


    He vividly recalled how ten years ago, Xiao Xiyue invited Lu Changsheng to experience the mortal world, and their relationship gradually grew closer.


    Now it was the same with Zhao Qingqing.


    ¡°But when did the two of them become patrons of Bi Lake Mountain? Or¡­ Foundation Establishers¡­¡±


    Hong Yi pondered a little before shaking his head, dispelling the thought.


    When he saw Xiao Xiyue asking Lu Changsheng to travel the mortal world, he had felt a bit bitter.


    But now, seeing Lu Changsheng with Zhao Qingqing, all he thought was that Lu Changsheng was awesome.


    ¡­


    ¡°Daddy, Auntie Zhao.¡±


    ¡°Father, Auntie Zhao.¡±


    Guided by Zhao Qingqing, it didn¡¯t take long for Lu Changsheng to meet his children, Lu Yunlou and Lu Xingyue.


    The brother and sister were both dressed in Qingyun Sect disciples¡¯ robes.


    One was graceful and elegant, the other handsome and upright.


    Seeing the siblings before him, he couldn¡¯t help but think of his other children far away in the Jinyang Sect, Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu.


    His children before him lived close by and had returned home once two years ago.


    Yet his children in that distant nation hadn¡¯t been seen for nine years.


    Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu were even a year older than Lu Xingyue, and he imagined they must have grown up too.


    ¡°How have you been in the sect these years?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his children before him and asked gently.


    ¡°Daddy, we¡¯ve been good in the sect. I¡¯ve broken through the fifth level of Energy Refinement, and not long ago, I was promoted to a Middle Grade physician¡­¡± ??????????????§§????


    Lu Xingyue said with a hint of happiness on her face, chattering about her own situation.


    Her brother Lu Yunlou also joined the conversation.


    But with a relatively subdued personality and few words, he was at the fifth level of Energy Refinement and a Third Grade Artifact Refiner.


    While chatting with his children, Lu Changsheng had thought about meeting Xia Zhaoyang, but upon learning that this good-for-nothing brother-in-law was out on a mission, he understood better.


    He was aware that the affairs of the Qingyun Sect were roughly divided into external and internal duties.


    Like Zhao Qingqing and Han Lin, they were involved in internal duties and were not adept at fighting.


    Most of their time was spent cultivating within the sect, handling internal affairs, and producing for the sect.


    While people like Xiao Xiyue and Xia Zhaoyang, who focused on cultivation and had no skills, often chose to go on external missions.


    Such as overseeing the Marketplace or joining the Enforcement Hall, Battle Hall, and so on.


    After a brief visit with his children, Lu Changsheng announced that both had affairs to attend to and that, in the absence of their uncle, they could also seek out Zhao Qingqing often.


    Now that Zhao Qingqing had broken through to Foundation Establishment and become the person in charge of the medicinal garden, she held not insignificant power and status, even higher than that of Xia Zhaoyang, an Inner Sect Disciple.


    After visiting his children, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t stay for long and left with Hong Yi aboard a Spirit Boat, returning to Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, three months passed.


    During this time, Ling Zixiao had settled on a Cultivation Method, choosing the Twelve Heavens Demon Spirit Art.


    She chose this technique partly because she liked it, and also because it was a better fit for her than the Vermilion Bird Sky-Scorching Art.


    After these months of cultivation, Bai Ling had finally refined his Spiritual Power to be smooth and perfect, ready for Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°In just sixteen short years, it¡¯s time for the Foundation Establishment,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of how he had picked up Bai Ling just sixteen years ago, and now she was about to attempt Foundation Establishment. He couldn¡¯t help but marvel at the speed of her talent.


    None of his many children had yet broken through the Seventh Level Energy Refinement in terms of cultivation, which made him sigh.


    He could only hope that his two precious daughters and his son Lu Xingchen with a Third Grade Spiritual Root would grow up to be more promising.


    As for Bai Ling¡¯s Foundation Establishment, he had made arrangements in advance, ensuring a Foundation Establishment Elixir was ready.


    As for the breakthrough, it would take place within the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    Not only was there a Spiritual Eye Spring in the Cave Heaven, but Mount Sumeru also provided abundant Spiritual Energy.

 Chapter 589: Emperors Flow Liquid, Bai Lings Breakthrough in Foundation Establishment (2)

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 Chapter 590: Emperors Flow Liquid, Bai Lings Breakthrough in Foundation Establishment (3)

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 Chapter 591: Emperors Flow Liquid, Bai Lings Breakthrough in Foundation Establishment (4)

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 Chapter 592: The Dao Companion Ceremony, Heading to Jinyang Sect!

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 Chapter 593: The Dao Companion Ceremony, Heading to Jinyang Sect! (2)

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 Chapter 594: The Dao Companion Ceremony, Heading to Jinyang Sect! (3)

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 Chapter 595: The Dao Companion Ceremony, Heading to Jinyang Sect! (4)

    Bright and gentle sunlight streamed into the cramped room, the breeze was gentle, and the water rippled.


    ¡°So much water¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng, observing the bunk bed drenched by an unknown source, either rain or lake water, waved his mana and dried it out.


    Afterward, he held his delicate wife in his arms and admired the beautiful scenery outside, feeling refreshed and uplifted.


    Through this lake tour, he could sense his wife¡¯s joy at the prospect of visiting their children at Jinyang Sect.


    ¡°My husband, how do you think Qing Shan is doing with his cultivation at Jinyang Sect? Do you think he might¡­¡±


    ...


    Lu Miaohuan, draped in a thin black gauze garment, her beautiful black hair cascading down her back like satin, gazed out at the lake scenery.


    Even though she knew her son had a Nascent Soul Immortal as his master, she remained worried about him being mistreated or bullied during his cultivation journey, given his mischievous and troublemaking character and the fact that she hadn¡¯t seen him.


    ¡°Rest assured, Qing Shan not only possesses a Gengjin Body Constitution, but he also has a Nascent Soul Immortal as a master. His cultivation in Jinyang Sect naturally goes smoothly,¡± Lu Changsheng reassured her with a warm voice, his arms around her slender waist.


    He, too, was eager to know how his children had fared at Jinyang Sect over the years.


    ¡°Qing Shan and Qing Zhu would be quite surprised to learn that both their father and sister have broken through to Foundation Establishment,¡± Lu Miaohuan mused with a smile.


    Who could have predicted the earth-shaking changes in their family in just a mere ten years? S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡­


    Ten days later.


    Zhao Qingqing came to Bi Lake Mountain.


    She told Lu Changsheng that the Spiritual Vessel heading from Qingyun Market to the Azure Phoenix Immortal City would leave in four months.


    The journey would take approximately three months, and if Lu Changsheng wished, she could purchase the vessel tickets on his behalf.


    Given Lu Changsheng¡¯s status as the Mountain Master of Bi Lake Mountain, he could certainly buy the vessel tickets himself.


    But it would require him to make the trip and book in advance at Qingyun Market.


    ¡°Qingqing, thank you for the trouble,¡± Lu Changsheng said as he nodded.


    With Xiao Xiyue still out on a mission and not yet back, having Zhao Qingqing buy the Spiritual Vessel tickets would be much more convenient.


    He then discussed the matter of the cultivator couple ritual with Zhao Qingqing.


    Though it wasn¡¯t ideal to draw attention now,


    he and Zhao Qingqing had become fellow cultivators, and he naturally wished to give their relationship a proper standing.


    Moreover, since he was about to head to Jinyang Sect in Yue Country, which would take at least two to three years for the round trip,


    having Zhao Qingqing, a Foundation Building Great Cultivator and disciple of an Immortal Sect, join the family would serve as a deterrent to surrounding clan powers. ???????????§¦????


    ¡°Sure~¡±


    Zhao Qingqing cheerfully agreed.


    Being quite traditional, she had been hoping for a formal status that morning.


    But facing Lu Changsheng, she felt somewhat inferior,


    believing she wasn¡¯t worthy of such a man and could only be a concubine, unsure of how to raise the matter.


    Now that Lu Changsheng had taken the initiative to propose a cultivator couple ritual with her, she was naturally overjoyed.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng asked his wife Lu Miaoyun to arrange a cultivator couple ritual.


    Upon learning that Zhao Qingqing and her husband were to be joined as a cultivator couple, Lu Miaoyun was merely slightly taken aback, but not surprised.


    After all, as a wife who had accompanied Lu Changsheng on his path, she had anticipated this day would come once Zhao Qingqing became a Guest Elder in their home.


    Considering they were to board the Spiritual Vessel for the Azure Phoenix Immortal City in four months, Lu Changsheng set the date for the ritual three months later,


    so it wouldn¡¯t be too rushed or simplistic.


    After assigning these tasks, Lu Changsheng spent the following days diligently cultivating.


    This included Xu Ruyin,


    who in the early years was used by Hong Lian for her body¡¯s Alchemy purposes, formations, and other matters, so Lu Changsheng had refrained from having her conceive.


    Mainly because once she had a child and became a mother, Lu Changsheng felt he would become soft-hearted.


    Over the years, Xu Ruyin had performed well, and Lu Changsheng felt it was time.


    If she continued to be obedient and well-behaved upon his return, he would give her a Heaven Rank Demon Beast, and that would be it, with her bearing five, six, seven, or eight children.


    After all, Xu Ruyin had long reached the peak of Qi Refinement and was ready to undertake Foundation Establishment.


    But her cultivation had virtually been stalled for years due to being imprisoned at Bi Lake Mountain.


    Although it was relatively difficult for Foundation Establishment Cultivators to have children, with the system¡¯s bloodline enhancement, it wasn¡¯t too difficult for Lu Changsheng.


    In this way, with Lu Changsheng¡¯s efforts, in just a short month, three of his concubines were pregnant, including Xu Ruyin.


    Seeing Xu Ruyin pregnant, an idea popped into Lu Changsheng¡¯s head.


    What if during his efforts, Hong Lian possessed Xu Ruyin?


    Or, if Hong Lian possessed Xu Ruyin during her pregnancy to help nourish the fetus, would the child be considered Hong Lian¡¯s?


    In that case, would the child¡¯s talent be comparatively better?


    However, Lu Changsheng just thought about it and didn¡¯t bring it up.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng also didn¡¯t neglect Bai Ling.


    Although it was extremely difficult for her to get pregnant because of bloodline issues,


    Lu Changsheng believed in the saying, ¡°Heaven rewards the diligent, man will conquer nature, and where there¡¯s a will there¡¯s a way!¡±


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, three months passed, and Lu Changsheng and Zhao Qingqing¡¯s couple ceremony was held as scheduled.


    During these three months, five of Lu Changsheng¡¯s minor wives, including Xu Ruyin, became pregnant.


    As for Bai Ling, one could only say that she tried hard, but it was indeed very difficult.


    However, Lu Changsheng did not lose a trace of fighting spirit, planning to try again when the time was right, determined to eventually make Bai Ling pregnant.


    On this day, Bi Lake Mountain was very lively and festive.


    The Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain, the Bai Family of Hundred Birds Lake, the Zheng Family of Wugong Ridge, the Yu Shui Xu Family, the Ji Family of Xiao Jing Mountain, and other family powers all sent people to congratulate and give gifts.


    After all, the union of two Foundation Establishment Cultivators was not a minor matter to these neighboring family powers, and it deserved high attention!


    Hong Yi and Han Lin also came to attend the celebration. Besides them, some Qingyun Sect disciples, Zhao Qingqing¡¯s friends, and fellow sect members were present.


    ¡°I heard that Lu Ancestor hadn¡¯t taken any concubines for a long time, I did not expect that once he did, it would be such an astonishing event, marrying a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator from the Qingyun Sect!¡±


    ¡°A friend of mine¡¯s grandson¡¯s niece became a concubine to Lu Ancestor, I heard that Lu Ancestor has also been diligently working these years, having children born every year in his family.¡±


    ¡°For Lu Mountain Lord, I really admire him completely, to have three Foundation Establishment partners in his household!¡±


    ¡°And all three are not ordinary, one is a Second Grade Talisman Master, one is a Second Grade Array Master, and one is a disciple of the Immortal Sects!¡±


    ¡°Compared to Lu Mountain Lord¡¯s Talisman Path, I admire his inclinations towards men and women even more!¡±


    ¡°Ah, truly, comparing oneself to others will only make you die of envy!¡±


    Many of those who came to attend the ceremony expressed their feelings out loud for Lu Changsheng, their expressions a mix of envy and jealousy.


    For them, even after breaking through to Foundation Building and becoming a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, marrying a Foundation Establishment partner was very hard.


    Not to mention someone like Lu Changsheng, who had three high-quality Foundation Establishment partners.


    After all, upon becoming a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, one is an ancestor of a region, who would willingly share?


    ¡°Lu Brother is indeed worthy¡­¡±


    Hong Yi and Han Lin were seated at the same table and were full of emotions upon witnessing this scene.


    Even though Hong Yi had previously made some guesses, seeing this scene, the two holding the ceremony and becoming partners, they were still filled with emotions.


    They thought that if this was the situation with Zhao Qingqing¡¯s couple ceremony, what if Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue from the Qingyun Sect, the famous Xi Yue Fairy, were to become partners? Would it not cause a small sensation throughout the entire Qingyun Region?


    ¡°However, for Brother Lu to become partners with Xiao Daoist, I¡¯m afraid he has to pass the hurdle of her master, Caiyun True Immortal.¡±


    Hong Yi pondered silently.


    Zhao Qingqing was just an ordinary disciple of the Qingyun Sect, and there would be no constraints in this respect.


    But with core disciples and true inheritors like Xiao Xiyue, the sect valued them highly, and there would be certain constraints on behavior, such as in choosing a partner.


    ¡°So, this is Lu Ancestor, indeed as the rumors described, handsome as an immortal!¡±


    ¡°I heard that Lu Ancestor is not only the lord of a mountain, a Second-tier Top Level Talisman Master, but also so handsome. I really want to marry him.¡±


    ¡°Yes, even if I were to be a servant or a maid, I would be willing¡­¡±


    ¡°To become a maid of Lu Ancestor, one must at least have a Middle Grade Spiritual Root, if only I had been born ten or twenty years earlier.¡±


    ¡°I heard that in the early years when Lu Ancestor was at Qingzhu Mountain, he often took concubines from outside¡­¡±


    ¡°One look at Lu Mountain Lord ruins a lifetime¡­¡±


    During the ceremony, many young girls who came with their elders to attend the ceremony and with certain motives, upon seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s handsome and elegant demeanor, felt their hearts fluttering and lost.


    After all, a Great Cultivator who had wealth, looks, and power, who wouldn¡¯t love such a person?


    But for these young ladies, Lu Changsheng mostly didn¡¯t even take notice anymore.


    The ceremony lasted for three days.


    After the ceremony ended, Lu Changsheng accompanied Zhao Qingqing for another three days.


    Then, he took Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan and left Bi Lake Mountain, heading to Qingyun Market, preparing to take a Spiritual Vessel to visit his children at the Jinyang Sect in Yue Country.

 Chapter 596: The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Arrives at the Azure Phoenix Immortal City!

    One month later.


    Qingyun Market.


    That morning, Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan finished checking out of their lodgings and arrived at the northern gate of the market, waiting for the arrival of the Spiritual Vessel.


    It was the same location where Lu Changsheng had boarded a Spiritual Vessel before. Many cultivators had come early to wait, and several Qingyun Sect Law Enforcement Cultivators were maintaining order.


    They didn¡¯t have to wait too long; a blue Spiritual Vessel, over thirty feet tall and fifty to sixty feet long, slowly descended from the high clouds, shrouded in the luminescence of a formation.


    This Spiritual Vessel looked the same as the one Lu Changsheng had previously taken to Jiuxiao Immortal City. Presumably, they were all built by the Qingyun Sect, specifically for long-distance transportation.


    ...


    ¡°So this is a Spiritual Vessel¡­¡±


    Lu Miaohuan and Lu Miaoge were both looking at the vessel with expressions of surprise and curiosity.


    They had only ever heard about such large Spiritual Vessels and had never seen or ridden on one before.


    ¡°Yes, this is a large Spiritual Vessel. Its defenses are astonishing, and the cannons on board can unleash attacks comparable to those of Core Formation,¡± Lu Changsheng said softly.


    When he had boarded the vessel before, he happened to meet Xiahou Wuwo and witnessed the power of the ship firsthand.


    He knew that both defense and offense had reached the Third Rank, a level that ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators would not dare confront.


    This made him very keen to get his hands on such a Spiritual Vessel.


    If a war were to break out between the two clans in the future, having such a vessel in the sky would be incredibly imposing.


    Soon, the Spiritual Vessel hovered in mid-air.


    Two Foundation Establishment Cultivators came out and announced loudly, ¡°Everyone with a pass token, please queue up and board the Spiritual Vessel in an orderly fashion.¡±


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    As their voices fell, a rainbow light fell from the vessel, transforming into successive steps.


    The Law Enforcement Cultivators from the Qingyun Sect kept order, directing everyone to board the ship in an orderly queue.


    This time, Lu Changsheng¡¯s ticket for the Spiritual Vessel was still for the second-tier category, a standard cabin.


    However, compared to the single room he had before, it was slightly larger, belonging to a multi-occupancy area, with about thirty square meters.


    Although it was a bit cramped for three people, they had no other choice given the limited options.


    After all, he had also stayed in a luxurious superior room before, which mainly had an additional supply of spiritual energy but wasn¡¯t much larger than a standard cabin. S?


    ¡°I wonder how Qing Shan and Qing Zhu will react when they see us,¡± Lu Miaohuan said with a joyful expression, looking out at the sea of clouds from the window.


    Such scenery was naturally nothing special to her.


    But since it was her first time riding a Spiritual Vessel, she felt a novelty similar to what Lu Changsheng had experienced before.


    ¡°Hehe, they will certainly be very surprised,¡± Lu Changsheng replied, seeing his wife so happy put him in a good mood too.


    Ever since they started preparing to go to Jinyang Sect, Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan had been in very high spirits these past days.


    But it was Lu Miaohuan who wore her emotions on her sleeve, her moods clearly reflected on her face.


    He took out teaware, spiritual tea, and a spring of spiritual water from his storage ring and began to brew the tea.


    He then took out the Spiritual Origin Pearl he had obtained from Xiahou Wuwo.


    Since the Spirit Vein at home had already been upgraded to a Second Rank superior grade.


    He did not immediately give the pearl to Ling Zixiao to nourish the Spirit Vein.


    Now, it could be put to good use, allowing the three of them to cultivate simply and restore their spiritual energy after making talismans in the room.


    ¡°To make a trip to the Jin Kingdom, at the very least, I¡¯ll need to break through to Core Formation¡­¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng thought of another daughter, the one in the Five Poisons Cult in Jin Kingdom, whom he had never met.


    According to his expectations, to visit his daughter in the Five Poisons Cult, he would need the strength of Core Formation to be on the safe side.


    Based on his current cultivation speed, even without worrying about the Coagulation Crystal Elixir or Core Formation Spiritual Objects, breaking through to Core Formation would take at least twenty years.


    ¡°Twenty years, she would be all grown up by then¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about his seven-year-old daughter.


    After another twenty years, she would have grown into an adult.


    And if his daughter went astray by then, it would be quite worrisome.


    After all, with Nangong Mili around, he truly wasn¡¯t concerned about his daughter being bullied or anything like that.


    His only worry was that under the guidance of the Demon Sect, the child might be led astray.


    ¡­


    Jin Kingdom, Five Poisons Cult.


    Inside a palace.


    ¡°Aaahhhh¡ª¡±


    A tall yet emaciated middle-aged man with a fierce face and bloodshot eyes screamed in agony and struggled vehemently.


    Yet, his limbs, clavicles, and vital areas such as his waist and hips were all pierced by chains, stripping him of his mana, causing only the clanking of the chains to be heard.


    ¡°Mommy, is he in a lot of pain?¡±


    A seven or eight-year-old girl dressed in a purple starry tulle dress, looking like an exquisite doll, watched the scene with some unease and asked with concern.


    Despite her young age, she possessed a graceful figure, with tender and fair skin, clear and radiant eyes, a straight and delicate nose, and soft, pink lips.


    Her long, luscious black hair, shining like the starry night, lay smooth and glistening down her back.


    ¡°Hehe, the Gold Silkworm Gu will be ready in a few days, and then he won¡¯t be in pain anymore,¡± replied an affectionate and stunningly beautiful woman as she fondly stroked her daughter¡¯s head, a gentle smile on her lips.


    Clad in a regal purple gown that showcased her enticing curves and breathtaking beauty, her incomparable face was beyond the words ¡°stunning¡± or ¡°captivating.¡±


    Her peach blossom-like eyes, misty and alluring, were filled with a captivating charm that could steal one¡¯s soul.


    Her bright, luscious lips seemed to call for a kiss.


    Every inch of her body exuded an irresistible charm and seduction.


    The little girl bore a striking resemblance to her.


    Given the woman¡¯s peerless beauty, one could imagine how stunning the girl would grow up to be.


    ¡°So he will no longer be in pain,¡± muttered Nangong Mili, perhaps noticing a tinge of pity in her daughter¡¯s eyes. With a light lift of her snow-white hand stained with the juice of the rouge plant, the man before her could no longer scream out in pain; the agonizing grimace on his face turned numb, leaving him expressionless.

 Chapter 597: The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Arrives at the Azure Phoenix Immortal City! (2)

    ¡°Does it not hurt anymore?¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao led her own mother¡¯s slender jade arm, her eyes as pure as stars showing a hint of doubt, and always felt that the other party should still be in pain.


    After all, when she had been bitten by an insect, she had been in pain for so long, and her mother had been so worried.


    Now that an insect had burrowed into the other party, how could it not hurt?


    But of course, she believed what her own mother said.


    ...


    After a long while.


    A golden-skinned, silkworm-shaped gu insect drilled out from the mouth of a middle-aged man and flew into the little girl¡¯s hands.


    This scene appeared somewhat frightening.


    But the little girl was too cute, holding her mother¡¯s palm with an obedient face like an exquisitely carved white jade doll, which dispersed the terrifying atmosphere.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, Yaoyao.¡±


    Seeing the golden silkworm gu had finished feeding, Nangong Mil¨ª softly said to her daughter, leading her away.


    ¡°Master!¡±


    Just as they returned to the hall, a girl dressed in a purple gown with delicate features and a dreamlike, ethereal, and misty temperament called out.


    ¡°Sister Xiao Chan!¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao, seeing the girl in purple, immediately broke into a happy smile on her porcelain face, let go of her mother¡¯s hand, and ran to hug her.


    At Tianzhu Peak, aside from her mother and her personal maidservant, Meng Xiaochan took care of her most of the time, so the two were very close.


    It¡¯s just that Meng Xiaochan had gradually become busy, and she hadn¡¯t seen her for a long time.


    ¡°Yaoyao.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan¡¯s face showed an alluring, chaotic smile, lifting the little girl into her arms.


    Then she kissed the little girl¡¯s soft and snowy cheek, inhaling the fragrant scent of her skin.


    She had always taken care of Nangong Yaoyao and loved the fragrance of her skin.


    Every time they were together, smelling this scent, she felt as if she was basking in the spring breeze, a comfortable closeness that reminded her of Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Xiao Chan, did something bring you here this time?¡±


    Nangong Mil¨ª looked at her disciple and daughter, a faint smile on her face.


    ¡°Reporting to Master, I¡¯ve received news that Patriarch Sima of the Jiulian Mountain has passed away¡­¡±


    Meng Xiaochan released Nangong Yaoyao and spoke out.


    ¡°Since Sima De has passed away, there is no need for Jiulian Mountain to exist anymore. You can take care of this matter.¡±


    Nangong Mil¨ª said indifferently upon hearing this.


    ¡°Master, how should we deal with the five major clans of Jiulian Mountain?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan inquired.


    ¡°Yaoyao, what should you do against bad people who don¡¯t obey?¡±


    Nangong Mil¨ª moved forward, crouching down in a graceful posture, and asked her daughter with a smile.


    ¡°Hmm¡­ of course, kill them.¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao blinked, tilting her little head up, and spoke with an innocent face.


    ¡­


    Three months later.


    ¡°This Myriad Beasts Mountain Range is still majestic and expansive.¡±


    ¡°But looking at it this way, it shouldn¡¯t take long before we reach Azure Phoenix Immortal City.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan stood on the deck of the Spiritual Vessel, overlooking the sea of clouds, looking down at the forest, mountains, and buildings below, scattered like stars in the sky. ?????????¦Ï????¨¨?


    They could see a majestic mountain range with overlapping peaks, stretching far and wide, known as the famous Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    ¡°Myriad Beasts Mountain Range?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan looked at the sea of clouds, somewhat puzzled.


    As Foundation Establishment Cultivators, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge could barely make out the scene below.


    She was only in the Energy Refinement Late Stage and could only see the surrounding sea of clouds, not making out the details below clearly.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw his wife¡¯s expression, and with a light lift of his hand.


    Mana formed a water mirror, displaying some of the general scenery below for Lu Miaohuan to see.


    Right then, a system notification sounded in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    [Congratulations, host¡¯s offspring has reached 100 descendants. You are awarded one treasure-drawing opportunity.]


    ¡°Hmm? A hundred now? This Child Money really kept me waiting.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this system notification, was slightly startled, a hint of amusement in his eyes.


    Like with his own children, he had received Child Money in increments of ten by ten.


    But for his grandchildren, it was increasing by fifty each time.


    For the next Child Money, he suspected he would need to have two hundred grandchildren before receiving it.


    ¡°Somewhat slack these days, I remember it only took a little over four years for the previous fifty, but this time it actually took five years.¡±


    Lu Changsheng furrowed his brows, recalling that it had been almost five years since the last grandchild milestone with the system¡¯s Child Money.


    ¡°But a rate of five years is also not bad, it¡¯s acceptable.¡±


    ¡°I just don¡¯t know how many grandchildren have a Spiritual Root, and if the system will again give Child Money.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered to himself.


    Although his Lu Family now had a hundred grandchildren, only five of them had a Spiritual Root.


    This ratio was still quite good, but since all five grandchildren had a Lower Grade Spiritual Root, it indeed made Lu Changsheng sigh.


    He knew that for a genius to emerge in his family, it was still up to him, the Patriarch, to work hard.


    After spending some time on deck with his wife, enjoying the scenery, Lu Changsheng returned to his room to start the treasure-drawing.


    Having experienced the drawing many times, he could now remain unfazed during the process, without any unusual demeanor.


    As for why he didn¡¯t put off the drawing, it was mainly because he couldn¡¯t resist doing it as soon as it became available.


    ¡°System, draw!¡±


    Lu Changsheng silently commanded in his mind.


    A light red roulette wheel emerged, a streak of golden light appearing, spinning rapidly.


    After a moment, the golden light slowed down and stopped on ¡®Pet¡¯.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host, you have obtained a Spiritual Pet: Heavenly Demon Phoenix!]


    [The reward has been dispatched to the System Space. The host can check it at any time.]


    A divine bird pattern, bathed in gold and burning with crimson flames, emerged from the roulette, accompanied by a system notification.


    ¡°Pet, Heavenly Demon Phoenix?¡±


    ¡°Last time, on the way to Jiuxiao Immortal City on the Spiritual Vessel, I drew the Cold Blue Dark Turtle. This time, on the way to Azure Phoenix Immortal City on the Spiritual Vessel, I drew the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, which is really¡­¡± Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 598: Heavenly Demon Phoenix, Arrive at Azure Phoenix Immortal City! (3)

    Home  Starting as a Son-in-law to Establish an immortal Family  Chapter 801 - Chapter 801: Chapter 294: Heavenly Demon Phoenix, Arrive at Azure Phoenix Immortal City!_3  Prev NextLu Changsheng browsed the rewards, his eyebrows slightly raised, and a smile flashed across his face.


    He had previously planned to give Xu Ruyin a Heaven Rank Demon Beast.


    However, the only pets at home were the Nine Netherhound, Cold Blue Dark Turtle, Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, and Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    Both the Cold Blue Dark Turtle and Abyssal Ghoul Blossom already had owners.


    The Nine Netherhound, being his first Pet Beast and the family¡¯s guard dog from years past, he naturally wouldn¡¯t give away.


    As for the remaining Six-Winged Golden Silkworm that had advanced to Second Rank, its combat power was decent, and he wasn¡¯t keen on giving it away either.


    ...


    So, he planned to give away whatever he drew next.


    But now, seeing that it was a flying Spiritual Pet related to the True Spirit Phoenix, Lu Changsheng hesitated to give it away.


    ¡°However, it doesn¡¯t matter. To cultivate it to Second Rank, Third Rank, at least would take several decades, even hundreds of years.¡±


    ¡°Granting Xu Ruyin the contract, along with the cultivation of Beast Techniques, could allow this Heavenly Demon Phoenix to grow at the fastest rate¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered silently.


    Then, his Mental Spirit stirred slightly as he looked towards the System Space to check the specific details of this Heavenly Demon Phoenix.


    [Spiritual Pet: Heavenly Demon Phoenix]


    [Grade: Heaven Grade Top Quality]


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    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, Heaven Grade Top Quality with True Spirit Heavenly Phoenix lineage. Indeed extraordinary.¡±


    Lu Changsheng reviewed this Spiritual Pet¡¯s information and felt quite pleased.


    If nurtured, it could serve as his personal mount.


    Currently, he mainly relied on Spirit Boats and Flying Artifacts for travel.


    He was somewhat behind in terms of flying mounts.


    Although there was a Green Jade Luan Bird at home,


    it was merely capable of flight and leaned towards being an ornamental Spiritual Pet.


    Now, if he took good care of this Heavenly Demon Phoenix, he might have a fine flying mount in the future.


    Since it was not convenient now, and he lacked time, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t extract it from the System Space, planning to arrange it once he returned to Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    ¡°Fellow Daoists, we have arrived at Azure Phoenix Immortal City.¡±


    The Green Cloud Spirit Ship descended slowly in front of a majestic and towering Immortal City, engulfed in Green Jade Spiritual Light.


    ¡°This Azure Phoenix Immortal City and Jiuxiao Immortal City are just so different¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan observed the surrounding situation of the Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    Compared to Jiuxiao Immortal City, Azure Phoenix Immortal City was larger and more bustling.


    Pedestrians, Cultivators of various appearances, were constantly coming and going¡ªTaoists, knights, scholars, monks, barbarians¡­


    Momentarily, Lu Changsheng felt as though he had arrived at a mundane city.


    The trio disembarked from the Spirit Ship and lined up at the city gate.


    Watching the bustling crowd, Lu Changsheng noticed that nearly half of these people had faces shrouded with murderous, evil, or bloody auras.


    Their temperaments were completely at odds with his, Lu Miaoge¡¯s, and Lu Miaohuan¡¯s.


    Guards patrolling around the city gate in Spiritual Armor each bore an air of solemn killing intent.


    ¡°Is this the so-called sanctuary for Loose Cultivators¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, aware that most Cultivators who came to Azure Phoenix Immortal City were Loose Cultivators.


    The aim of these Loose Cultivators in coming to Azure Phoenix Immortal City was nearly all the same¡ªto fight for a future!


    Qi Refinement vying for Foundation Establishment, Foundation Establishment vying for Middle Stage, Late Stage, even False Core, Core Formation!


    Thus, most of these individuals relied on hunting Demon Beasts and exploring ancient ruins and dungeons for survival, battle-hardened from numerous fights.


    ¡°Feiyu has been living here for over ten years¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of his good brother, Li Feiyu.


    He was always aware of the dangers of Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    But now, having arrived at this Loose Cultivator¡¯s sanctuary and seeing the local conditions, he formed a clear realization.


    He understood that this so-called sanctuary for Loose Cultivators was actually a breeding ground.


    Each Loose Cultivator who could breakthrough Foundation Establishment here and make a name for oneself was extraordinary.


    They had all fought their way through with blades and spears, incomparable to home-trained Cultivators from families like Lu Yuanzhong or Bai Yunyang.


    ¡°I wonder how Feiyu is doing now, whether he¡¯s in the city.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and exhaled.


    He had come to Azure Phoenix Immortal City en route, taking the Jinyang Sect Spiritual Vessel towards the Jinyang Sect, naturally prepared to check on his good brother, Li Feiyu¡¯s condition.


    Seeing the city¡¯s situation and thinking about how his friend had struggled here for over a decade, his mood grew heavier.


    Especially since Azure Phoenix Immortal City had faced a century-rare Beast Tide a few years ago.


    At that time, he had lost communication with Feiyu, thinking something bad happened.


    Because the city gate had separate channels for Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment,


    it didn¡¯t take long before the three of them reached the front.


    Lu Changsheng paid thirty Spirit Stones, received his Identity Jade, and entered Azure Phoenix Immortal City with his wife.


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 Chapter 599: Encounter in Immortal City, Demonic Body!

    Home  Starting as a Son-in-law to Establish an immortal Family  Chapter 802 - Chapter 802: Chapter 295: Encounter in Immortal City, Demonic Body!  Prev NextLu Changsheng and his wife entered Azure Phoenix Immortal City and found a small courtyard in the Inner City to temporarily reside in. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This trip was destined for the Jinyang Sect, and he naturally had it all planned.


    He made inquiries early and confirmed that the Spiritual Vessel of the Jinyang Sect wouldn¡¯t depart for another two months.


    After settling down, Lu Changsheng mentioned to Lu Miaoge that he was going to visit Li Feiyu¡¯s place in the Outer City District to see if Li Feiyu was at home.


    ¡°Are you looking for Daoist Li?¡±


    ¡°Daoist Li went out some days ago, and it will probably take quite a while for him to return; I¡¯m not quite sure when,¡± said the old neighbor, bowing to the handsome and distinguished-looking Lu Changsheng in front of him.


    ...


    He didn¡¯t know whether Li Feiyu had offended the senior before him or what, but it had led to a visit.


    ¡°Um.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, knowing that a cultivator like Li Feiyu would mostly be enduring hardships in cultivation or be away for long periods.


    He then took out a Middle-Grade Spirit Stone and a Communication Talisman, ¡°If you see Daoist Li return, please notify my family at once.¡±


    ¡°Of course, senior. As soon as Daoist Li returns, I will notify you right away!¡±


    The old man¡¯s eyes gleamed upon seeing the Middle-Grade Spirit Stone, as he said obsequiously, bowing.


    While not a huge sum for him, the Middle-Grade Spirit Stone was a windfall.


    Especially since he could make the acquaintance of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator through this.


    Even in Azure Phoenix Immortal City, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator was considered an important figure.


    Not to mention that the Outer City District is basically filled with Qi Refining Loose Cultivators.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and exhaled, walking out of the ancient streets.


    He was going to stay in Azure Phoenix Immortal City for two months and didn¡¯t know if he would be able to meet Li Feiyu.


    Just then, he saw a man in his forties, tall and clad in black armor, coming toward him from the end of the alley.


    With sharp eyebrows and a fierce aura, yet with a scruffy beard and a countenance weary with age, he looked much more peaceful.


    ¡°Um!?¡±


    The man stopped in his tracks upon seeing Lu Changsheng, his expression surprised and uncertain, and he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Changsheng?¡±


    Lu Changsheng recognized the familiar yet strange face and knew who he was.


    He didn¡¯t expect to lament not seeing him moments ago, only to turn the corner and encounter him.


    He immediately showed a smile and said, ¡°Feiyu, it has been a long time.¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, what brings you to Azure Phoenix Immortal City?¡±


    Li Feiyu, hearing these words, knew he hadn¡¯t mistaken, and his face showed a look of surprise.


    But seeing Lu Changsheng, who looked the same as he had twenty years ago, as if an immortal, Li Feiyu felt at a loss for a moment.


    The two had corresponded by letters, and Li Feiyu knew that Lu Changsheng had broken through to Foundation Establishment years ago.


    While he himself had been toiling in Azure Phoenix Immortal City and was still at the Ninth Level Energy Refinement, Foundation Establishment seemed far away.


    ¡°Um, I just happened to have some business to attend to.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled warmly, familiarly giving him a pat on the shoulder, ¡°I came over earlier and heard you were away; I thought I might not see you this trip.¡±


    After awakening his memories at the Qingyun Sect¡¯s Heart Inquiry Platform, Li Feiyu could be called his best and only true friend¡ªa good brother.


    As for Hong Yi, in his heart, he was only half as important.


    Not just because of the life-saving grace Li Feiyu had shown in the past.


    But the friendship that had accumulated while living as sons-in-law together on Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Heh, my trip outside didn¡¯t yield much, so I came back early. Quite the coincidence.¡±


    Li Feiyu showed a smile that hadn¡¯t changed in the eighteen years of separation, his heroic and fierce face softening.


    Indeed, a laughter in today¡¯s reunion dispelled the vicissitudes of the past.


    ¡°Come on, let¡¯s find a place to sit and have a drink.¡±


    ¡°This Azure Phoenix Immortal City really is quite different from what I had imagined¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a full smile.


    The two headed toward a nearby tavern.


    ¡°It seems like Daoist Li and this Foundation Establishment senior have an extraordinary relationship,¡± mused the old neighbor from afar, observing the demeanor of Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu.


    ¡­


    Drunk Immortal Pavilion.


    Inside a private room.


    Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu were drinking and reminiscing.


    Although they had kept up correspondence,


    In the many years, they had only exchanged a dozen or so letters, merely maintaining contact.


    And in those letters, neither of them would talk much about their own circumstances.


    For instance, Li Feiyu never mentioned his hardships, only recounting various happenings, sights, and joyful events in Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    And Lu Changsheng did the same, mostly talking about his children at home, as well as Li Feiyu¡¯s children and the Crimson Whale Gang.


    Because he understood that Li Feiyu¡¯s circumstances couldn¡¯t be compared to his own.


    Talking too much about his own life would seem like boasting and could make others uncomfortable.


    Even though he believed their relationship wouldn¡¯t be affected that way, as a friend, he still paid attention to this.


    ¡°Heh, who would have thought that you, Changsheng, would become a patriarch yourself after all these years.¡±


    Li Feiyu marveled upon learning about Lu Changsheng establishing the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family.


    Back then, they both became sons-in-law on Qingzhu Mountain in pursuit of the Immortal Path.


    Now, Lu Changsheng had risen from a son-in-law to a patriarch.


    ¡°Feiyu, what are your plans for the future? Do you intend to return after achieving Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Lu Changsheng learned of Li Feiyu¡¯s experiences over the years.


    Initially, he came to Azure Phoenix Immortal City with three companions.


    But along the way, one met a tragic death, and another chose to depart, ultimately leaving only two to arrive in Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    Upon arriving, they realized just how brutal the competition was for bottom-tier Loose Cultivators, struggling to survive in the Outer City District.


    Fortunately, Li Feiyu had some knowledge of Spirit Plant and Spirit Slaughter skills, which allowed him to barely scrape by.


    Once he was acclimated, he started hunting Demon Beasts in the mountains.


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 Chapter 600: Encounter in Immortal City, Demonic Body! (2)

    Home  Starting as a Son-in-law to Establish an immortal Family  Chapter 803 - Chapter 803: Chapter 295: Encounter in Immortal City, Demonic Body!_2  Prev NextMore than a decade had passed, and his close friend who first arrived at Azure Phoenix Immortal City with him died at the hands of demon beasts in the second year.


    Over time, he had met many people, but after more than a decade, those who had left had left, and those who had died had died.


    ¡°I don¡¯t even know, after all these years, I feel like I¡¯ve gotten used to living this way. To go back now, not only would I be dissatisfied, I wouldn¡¯t even know what to do.¡±


    Li Feiyu shook his head and smiled, ¡°Just like you said at the beginning, Changsheng, we are fortunate to possess Spiritual Roots and have a fate with immortality. Having embarked on this path, we should advance bravely and diligently, pushing forward to live up to the generous gift from the heavens.¡±


    ¡°If we choose to give up on ourselves, to abandon the journey halfway through, how could we be content to live a mediocre life with that weighing on our hearts?¡±


    His initial arrival at Azure Phoenix Immortal City was driven by the hope to carve out a future for himself, to build a foundation for success. To achieve Foundation Establishment was to succeed!


    ...


    But now, having seen and learned so much, his ambitions had broadened and he was no longer content with just Foundation Establishment.


    In his view, Foundation Establishment was merely the true entrance into the Cultivation World, the starting point to experience the wonders it had to offer.


    Once he achieved Foundation Establishment, he would never want to go back.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng understood Li Feiyu¡¯s thoughts.


    If he wanted to succeed in cultivation, he would have to fight for it here in Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    Choosing to go back would be tantamount to giving up on his cultivation halfway.


    Yet, having experienced the wonders of the Immortal World, how many would willingly settle for a life of mediocrity?


    Or rather, being content with the ordinary wasn¡¯t an option for Li Feiyu; he wouldn¡¯t have chosen to come to Azure Phoenix Immortal City, witnessing all kinds of cruelty, and still hold on.


    ¡°Feiyu, you¡¯re at the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement now, you should be preparing for Foundation Establishment, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng broke the silence and inquired.


    Even though the other party had a method of concealing his cultivation, it was an open book in front of his Divine Sense at the peak of Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Mm, the Beast Tide came recently, I was lucky enough to make a small fortune, gathering a lot of materials.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m currently looking for people to pool resources for Alchemy. If that doesn¡¯t work out, I¡¯ll wait until I have enough Spirit Stones to bid on a Foundation Establishment Pill,¡±


    Li Feiyu explained.


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    Lu Changsheng was a bit surprised to hear this.


    ¡°Hehe, this is a common method for Loose Cultivators in Azure Phoenix Immortal City to obtain Foundation Establishment Elixirs.¡±


    Li Feiyu smiled and clarified, ¡°It¡¯s very hard for a Loose Cultivator to gather all the materials needed for a Foundation Establishment Elixir on their own, so they often cooperate with others.¡±


    ¡°For example, someone who is lucky enough to obtain a Heavenly Spirit Fruit or a special Monster Core but lacks other complementary materials would seek to cooperate with someone who has them.¡±


    ¡°In this way, when the Elixir comes out of the furnace, whoever contributed the most gets first pick.¡±


    ¡°If only one pill is successfully formed, only one person can choose, and the others have to accept their loss, but if there are multiple pills, everyone stands to gain,¡±


    Li Feiyu said.


    ¡°I see.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded his head upon understanding.


    He thought that it was quite a scheme, something he had never heard of before coming to Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    ¡°How are your preparations going?¡± Lu Changsheng continued to ask.


    ¡°For the Foundation Establishment Pill, I¡¯m just short of the main ingredients and a few key supplements.¡±


    ¡°If there¡¯s someone willing to cooperate, I can offer money to purchase these supplements, which is not too difficult in the Immortal City.¡±


    ¡°If no one wants to cooperate, then I¡¯ll just sell these materials for Spirit Stones when the time comes,¡±


    Li Feiyu said, looking completely unfazed.


    ¡°Feiyu, I just happen to have a Foundation Establishment Elixir here, you can buy it from me. If you don¡¯t have enough Spirit Stones, you can pay me back later,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, taking out a Foundation Establishment Pill he had obtained from Xiahou Wuwo and handed it to Li Feiyu.


    Since he was able, he naturally wanted to lend a hand to his good brother in such a situation.


    Initially, he had sold and given away a Foundation Establishment Elixir to Qing Zhu Mountain for the sake of Lu Family loyalty and Lu Miaoge.


    He had written an IOU for Zhao Qingqing for a Foundation Establishment Elixir out of acquaintance and with a bit of ulterior motive.


    But giving the Foundation Establishment Elixir to Li Feiyu now held no hidden agenda.


    It was purely for the friendship they shared back then and the life-saving grace he had received from Li Feiyu.


    As for why he didn¡¯t just give it as a gift, he knew Li Feiyu well enough; he would definitely refuse to accept it if it was offered for free.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment Elixir!?¡±


    Li Feiyu was astonished when he heard Lu Changsheng nonchalantly offer him a porcelain bottle.


    Although he knew his friend had had some fortune and was now no ordinary elder, he never imagined that Lu Changsheng would casually offer up a Foundation Establishment Elixir, suggesting he could owe the Spirit Stones if necessary.


    Having been in Azure Phoenix Immortal City for so many years, he had not only seen but also experienced friends backstabbing each other for profit.


    Yet here, Lu Changsheng was offering him a Foundation Establishment Elixir so generously, it really moved him, and he was at a loss for words.


    ¡°After all these years, you haven¡¯t changed a bit, Changsheng.¡±


    Li Feiyu said with a wistful smile.


    He had always known that Lu Changsheng was exceptionally generous with those around him.


    Back in the day, most of his Spirit Stone expenditures were for his wives, concubines, and children.


    When he had gone out for trials, Lu Changsheng gave him a stack of Talismans, a Middle-Grade Puppet, and three hundred Spirit Stones.


    Years had passed, and Lu Changsheng had become even more generous.


    Now he was even taking out such a rare Elixir Medicine as a Foundation Establishment Elixir so casually.


    At that moment, Li Feiyu¡¯s emotions were complex, flooded with numerous feelings.


    After so long in Azure Phoenix Immortal City, he had witnessed countless people fighting to the death for a single Foundation Establishment Elixir, losing their lives in the process.


    Even he could not guarantee he would be able to secure a Foundation Establishment Elixir before the age of sixty.


    Yet Lu Changsheng could so easily produce one.


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s our friendship that hasn¡¯t changed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng placed the Foundation Establishment Elixir on the table and laughed, ¡°Let¡¯s not stand on ceremony with each other. If you really feel uncomfortable about it, you can repay me more when you have the Spirit Stones, think of it as interest.¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that I¡¯ll fail the Foundation Establishment?¡±


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 Chapter 601: Encounter in Immortal City, Demonic Body! (3)

    Home  Starting as a Son-in-law to Establish an immortal Family  Chapter 804 - Chapter 804: Chapter 295: Encounter in Immortal City, Demonic Body!_3  Prev NextLi Feiyu was deeply touched, knowing that Lu Changsheng said so because he feared Li would refuse.


    ¡°I have confidence in you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng half-jokingly said, ¡°If it really fails, then you can come to Bihu Mountain to work and pay off your debts.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Li Feiyu chuckled, ¡°But it will still take me two or three years to reach the Peak of Qi Refining and attempt Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°During this time, I¡¯ll see if I can gather enough Human Refinement Foundation Establishment Elixirs in the Immortal City. If not, I¡¯ll go home and find you.¡±


    ...


    ¡°It has been many years since I¡¯ve gone back. It¡¯s indeed time to visit¡­¡±


    Li Feiyu spoke with a tone and expression that carried a trace of heaviness.


    He still had parents, a wife, and children at home, but for the sake of cultivation, he had not visited them for many years, which could be said to be quite irresponsible.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was silent for a moment, not insisting.


    He knew that deep down, Li Feiyu still wanted to give it another try.


    Regarding this feeling, he could probably understand.


    Foundation Establishment was the purpose and persistence of the other party in coming to Azure Phoenix Immortal City for so many years.


    Now, relying on step-by-step efforts, he had reached the final step.


    If he completed it with someone else¡¯s help, there would inevitably be some regrets in his heart.


    ¡°Thank you, Changsheng.¡±


    Li Feiyu said with a smile on his face.


    ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ve said it before, there¡¯s no need to be so polite between us.¡±


    Lu Changsheng handed a Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman to Li Feiyu, ¡°I will be in Azure Phoenix Immortal City for two months, if you need anything, feel free to find me.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Li Feiyu took the Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman.


    ¡­


    After bidding farewell to Li Feiyu, Lu Changsheng returned to the Inner City.


    In the following days, he spent his time strolling and enjoying the Immortal City with his wife, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan.


    Although this excursion was to visit his children, it also doubled as a vacation for the couple.


    During this period, Lu Changsheng called Li Feiyu out to join them casually.


    Seeing Lu Miaoge, the former young lady of the Lu Family, having also achieved Foundation Establishment, Li Feiyu was quite emotional.


    After all, from his current perspective, it was somewhat difficult for Lu Miaoge to achieve Foundation Establishment.


    Moreover, from the changes in Lu Miaoge¡¯s appearance and temperament, he could roughly guess that she must have encountered some fortunate opportunity.


    And that this opportunity might have something to do with Lu Changsheng.


    He didn¡¯t inquire or pay much attention to this, instead acting as a guide for Lu Changsheng in the Immortal City.


    However, he had been in Azure Phoenix Immortal City for many years and was more familiar with the Outer City than the Inner City.


    He was even less familiar with the Inner City than he was with the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    After all, for more than a decade, he spent most of his time in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    ¡°Speaking of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, I obtained a treasure map before. It¡¯s suspected to be in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range. Feiyu, help me take a look.¡±


    When Lu Changsheng heard Li Feiyu mention the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, it reminded him of the treasure map he had obtained from Fang Yu.


    He had initially planned to auction off this treasure map, but Ling Zixiao said it wouldn¡¯t fetch a good price.


    Now that he had come to Azure Phoenix Immortal City, he thought it might sell for a decent price.


    ¡°Hmm, a treasure map?¡±


    Li Feiyu was surprised.


    Then he examined the treasure map Lu Changsheng handed over.


    After scrutinizing it for a moment, he pondered, ¡°This map¡¯s relic is likely in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, but it seems to be in a deeper part of the range.¡±


    ¡°How much could this treasure map be worth?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired.


    He wasn¡¯t particularly concerned about where the relic was, since he had no intention of exploring.


    ¡°Maps of relics located deep in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range pose significant danger even for Foundation Establishment Cultivators to visit.¡±


    ¡°If there¡¯s only one map, it probably isn¡¯t worth much; it needs more information related to the relic to be valuable.¡±


    ¡°Most relics, after all, are bound with various prohibitions¡­¡±


    Li Feiyu spoke out.


    He had spent many years exploring relic sites and cave mansions.


    He indicated that such treasure maps are often forgeries.


    Unless there is related information that can verify the situation of the relics, or related items, it is difficult to sell them for a high price.


    Even a map like the one Lu Changsheng had, though it looked complicated, might only sell for a few thousand Spirit Stones, and it would still be hard to sell.


    ¡°I heard before that this ancient relic contained top-tier inheritances, opportunities for Core Formation, and even Nascent Soul; I thought it could be worth quite a lot, but it turns out to be just this.¡±


    Lu Changsheng lightly chuckled, not really minding.


    ¡°If you had items related to the relic, Changsheng, or if you had explored and confirmed it yourself, it could fetch a high price, even more than ten thousand Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°In places like Azure Phoenix Immortal City, even the City Lord Mansion would purchase information of this sort¡­¡±


    Li Feiyu spoke with a smile.


    ¡°Items related to the relic?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, pondering, and did not remember collecting any particular items when clearing out the gains.


    He didn¡¯t think much of it and continued, ¡°City Lord Mansion? I heard that previously when the Beast Tide attacked, the Master of the Immortal City, Azure Phoenix Immortal, personally took action and fought three Great Demons alone, killing one and gravely injuring another¡­¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Azure Phoenix Immortal did indeed take action¡­¡±


    Li Feiyu¡¯s eyes showed a mixture of emotion, longing, and admiration.


    Although he couldn¡¯t see clearly on that day, the brief appearance of Azure Phoenix Immortal had made a deeply profound impression on him!


    Especially since she was a woman, it made him respect her even more and feel that one should aim to live such a life!


    And seeing Azure Phoenix Immortal, a woman and a first-grade independent cultivator, reaching such heights, inevitably inspired him.


    ¡°Wow, Azure Phoenix Immortal, Qingluan Dao Bing¡­¡±


    As Lu Changsheng listened to Li Feiyu recount the scene of the Beast Tide, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    He was eager to meet this Azure Phoenix Immortal, renowned as Jiang Country¡¯s Number One Independent Cultivator. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, two months passed.


    That day, outside of Azure Phoenix Immortal City, a Spiritual Vessel surrounded by golden Spiritual Light slowly descended.


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 Chapter 602: Encounter in Immortal City, Demonic Body! (4)

    Home  Starting as a Son-in-law to Establish an immortal Family  Chapter 805 - Chapter 805: Chapter 295: Encounter in Immortal City, Demonic Body!_4  PrevCompared to the Spiritual Vessel of Qingyun Sect, this Spiritual Vessel looked slightly smaller, but the number of its cannon turrets seemed greater.


    ¡°Feiyu, when we meet again, you can always write to me at Bi Lake Mountain if there¡¯s anything!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Li Feiyu.


    ¡°Okay, Changsheng. Miss, Second Miss, have a smooth journey,¡±


    Li Feiyu nodded and bowed.


    Subsequently, Lu Changsheng and the two others lined up to board the Spiritual Vessel of Jinyang Sect.


    ...


    This Spiritual Vessel of Jinyang Sect was much like that of Qingyun Sect, and the seating also roughly divided into three tiers.


    Thanks to the token given by Tianyuan True Immortal, the three of them were arranged in a first-class luxurious cabin.


    ¡°Hu!¡±


    Li Feiyu watched as Lu Changsheng boarded the Spiritual Vessel with a hint of being sentimentally attached.


    On one hand, a gathering of friends was now again a parting for an unknown future meeting.


    Furthermore, Lu Changsheng¡¯s son and daughter had been taken in as disciples by Jinyang Sect, causing him to travel great distances from Bi Lake Mountain to Azure Phoenix Immortal City, then on to Jinyang Sect in Yue Country.


    Yet, he himself had been away from home for over a decade, never once returning.


    ¡°I¡¯ve rested enough on this trip; time to continue striving with effort.¡±


    ¡°Three years, whether I achieve Foundation Establishment or not, I should return for a visit.¡±


    Li Feiyu muttered to himself, setting a time limit for himself.


    He then turned and left.


    He did not return to Azure Phoenix Immortal City but instead headed towards the direction of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    ¡°Feiyu, I hope you won¡¯t need to use this talisman¡­¡±


    Aboard the Spiritual Vessel, Lu Changsheng seemed to see Li Feiyu heading to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range and muttered in his heart.


    Through interactions over recent days, he could generally sense that his inevitable influence had affected Li Feiyu¡¯s mentality.


    This might cause Li Feiyu to be even more eager to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    That was why he gave Li Feiyu a First-Order Top Grade Puppet today, indicating it was a sentiment of his heart.


    But within the core of the Puppet, he had placed a Third Rank ¡®Substitute Talisman¡¯.


    As long as Li Feiyu installed a Spirit Stone in the Puppet, he should be able to discover this talisman.


    This way, in the face of danger in the future, it could save his life.


    ¡°Changsheng¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge noticed Lu Changsheng¡¯s sentimentality due to the parting and showed a tender expression on her face, holding his hand silently to comfort him.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s just that seeing Feiyu in this situation has made me a bit emotional,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile and a gentle voice.


    Not long after, the Spiritual Vessel embarked on its journey, flying toward Jinyang Sect.


    ¡°Half a year more, and I¡¯ll be at Jinyang Sect, able to see Qingshan and Qingzhu¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked out the window, mind wandering to what his son, Lu Qingshan, and his daughter, Lu Qingzhu, would look like now at Jinyang Sect.


    ¡­


    Demonic Sect.


    Inside a spacious hall that seemed to be constructed of obsidian stone.


    The entire hall¡¯s walls, the ground, and the ceiling were all smooth, without any decorative patterns or even windows or doors.


    Just at this moment, a young man with a cold face and snow-white hair, dressed in a black robe adorned with dragon patterns, appeared out of thin air in the center of the hall.


    ¡°Kikodomu Prajna Samoye¡­¡±


    The young man with white hair chanted indifferently.


    ¡°Buzz buzz buzz¡ª¡±


    At that instant, on the hall¡¯s walls, demonic creatures, ferocious and diverse in form, slowly emerged.


    Though merely patterns, they seemed vibrantly alive, as if about to step out from the walls, imposing an indescribable terror on those who beheld them.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    The entire hall started to shrink as the demons appeared.


    Endless crimson light surged within the hall as if accompanied by wailing sounds.


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª¡±


    Qu Changge, faced with such tumult, stood unmoving, his luxurious dragon-patterned black robe and a head of snow-white hair flailing in disarray.


    The grand hall continued to shrink and compress, the blood light becoming ever more intense, pressing towards Qu Changge, making it seem as though he was shouldering a mountain, his body gradually bending.


    Qu Changge¡¯s expression remained unchanged; he held on steadfastly, the bones in his body ¡®creaking and crunching,¡¯ with blood gradually trickling from his eyes, ears, mouth, and nose.


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª¡±


    At this moment, on the walls, one by one, the red light from unknown demon patterns flared, and threads of mist began converging towards Qu Changge.


    It surged in and out of his mouth and nose like two dragon pillars, exceedingly demonic.


    ¡°Crack! Crack! Crack!¡±


    ¡°Spurt! Spurt! Spurt!¡±


    As the grand hall grew smaller and smaller, Qu Changge¡¯s body seemed to become heavier, the bones in his body crackling chaotically, veins and blood vessels swelling like earthworms, dragon-patterned black robes bursting open with blood spattering.


    ¡°Humming humming humming¡ª¡±


    Demon patterns on all sides lit up, roaring and hissing, turning into a mist of multicolored fog that swirled towards Qu Changge¡¯s flesh.


    These wounds immediately began to heal at a visibly rapid pace.


    But the process repeated itself; Qu Changge¡¯s body kept rupturing and healing, nearly turning into a bloodied figure, standing silently unmoved.


    If not for the constant chaotic crackling of his bones and the slight bending of his spine, he might have seemed dead.


    It was hard to tell how much time had passed, as the bloodied figure of Qu Changge seemed unable to bear the pressure and was nearly about to collapse.


    But just then, bizarre and unpredictable demon runes began to emerge on Qu Changge¡¯s body and face, accompanied by a horrifying aura as deep and unfathomable as an abyss.


    Instantly, he steadied his stance and stood up once again.


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    However, the entire grand hall had shrunk to the size of a coffin, extremely cramped, squeezing in on Qu Changge as though it intended to crush him into a mush of blood and flesh.


    Demon patterns on the surrounding walls, the ground, and the ceiling seemed to come to life, watching Qu Changge, even reaching out with claws, tails, and tongues to bite and gnaw at him.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    At that moment, a blood-colored phantom with three heads and six arms slowly emerged behind Qu Changge.


    The phantom was vague, indistinct, partially hidden and partially visible.


    But as soon as the blood-colored phantom appeared, all the demon patterns ceased their movements and returned to the walls, emitting waves of hissing and emitting intense blood light.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    The grand hall kept shrinking and compressing, yet it was held open by the three heads and six arms of the blood-colored phantom.


    Amidst the endless press of blood light, Qu Changge¡¯s body continued to rupture open, blood flying in every direction, allowing a multitude of multicolored mists to enter his body.


    Upon closer observation, it could be seen that as more and more mist entered Qu Changge¡¯s body, the blood-colored phantom on his back became more defined.


    Although the three faces were still blurry and elusive, manifesting and vanishing unpredictably, one could barely make out expressions of ferocity, hatred, and indifference.


    ¡°Humming humming humming¡ª¡±


    It was unclear how much more time passed before a sinister crescent-moon lotus pattern in a sanguine hue emerged on Qu Changge¡¯s forehead, and demon runes across his body seemed to come to life, slithering over his skin, muscles bulging, turning into black and red scales.


    His eyes gradually turned pitch black, showing no whites, and his white hair reached down to his heels, tinged with streaks of blood light.


    ¡°Roar roar roar¡ª¡±


    ¡°Ao ao ao¡ª¡±


    ¡°Whimper whimper whimper¡ª¡±


    At this moment, demon patterns in every direction within the grand hall roared and howled as if celebrating, chanting in jubilation.


    The entire grand hall, once as suffocating and constricting as a coffin, expanded once more, becoming spacious.


    ¡°Demonic Body¡­¡±


    Qu Changge murmured to himself.


    At this moment, he resembled a monster, his body covered in black and red scales, eyes dark as ink, exuding an evil and terrifying presence that sent chills to the core.


    The next moment, the scales on his body and the blood-colored phantom slowly dissipated, all converging into a black and red, bizarrely shaped crystal on his chest.


    A wave of rolling black mist, akin to a great serpent, surged forth.


    It transformed into a powerfully built man in black armor, his body covered in black demon runes, his facial features deeply etched with malevolence, a bald giant.


    Upon seeing the black and red crystal on Qu Changge¡¯s chest, he immediately kneeled on one knee and shouted loudly: ¡°Congratulations, Young Master, on completing the trial and condensing the Demonic Body!¡±


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 Chapter 603: Heaven-replenishing Elixir, Five Elements Fruit, A Reunion!

    ¡°Heh heh¡­ Demonic Body.¡±


    Qu Changge looked at the bald man in front of him, his pupils revealing a hint of sarcasm as he let out a sneer.


    He donned a black robe embroidered with dragon patterns anew and spoke in a low voice to Hei Qiu, ¡°I need to make a trip to Jiang Country, prepare some things for me.¡±


    ¡°What does Young Master need to prepare?¡±


    The bald man clad in black armor, his body inscribed with demon runes, lifted his head with a face full of obsequiousness.


    ¡°Hm¡­¡±


    ...


    Qu Changge pondered softly, ¡°Foundation Establishment Elixir, Lifespan Extension Pill, Heaven-replenishing Elixir, Dragon Scale Fruit, Five Elements Spirit Fruit, Soul Nurturing Jade¡­¡±


    After listing a pile of Elixir Medicines and Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, he continued, ¡°As for the Heaven-replenishing Elixir and the Five Elements Spirit Fruit, I want all that we currently have.¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Hearing this, the bald man froze in place.


    Then he hesitated, ¡°Young Master, with your status, obtaining Foundation Establishment Elixirs and Lifespan Extension Pills is certainly no problem; you may have as many as you wish.¡±


    ¡°But the Heaven-replenishing Elixir, Dragon Scale Fruit, and Five Elements Spirit Fruit are extremely rare. Our Sect¡¯s treasure vault also doesn¡¯t have many of these, so if Young Master needs them, you must obtain the ancient master¡¯s consent.¡±


    Hei Qiu said so.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then go notify him.¡±


    Qu Changge let out a light chuckle and said softly.


    As his voice fell, his figure vanished from the spacious and vast hall.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Seeing this, Hei Qiu revealed a wry smile.


    Then, transforming into a roll of black fog, as sinuous as a dragon serpent, he arrived in front of a lofty and towering castle shrouded in mystery and depth.


    In front of the castle was a broad square.


    The square was surrounded by poles bearing black and red demon flags, as if figures of Demon Heads appeared faintly visible, creating a mysterious and dreadful momentum.


    ¡°Sect Master, Hei Qiu requests an audience!¡±


    Hei Qiu bowed and called out to the grand hall.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The gates of the castle, tall enough to reach the heavens, slowly swung open.


    Hei Qiu entered the castle, and at the very top was a sinister black throne, with statues and patterns of demons on both sides.


    ¡°Hei Qiu, what is it?¡±


    At that moment, a mysterious-robed man with an ethereal face and figure appeared on the throne.


    His features were indistinct, yet he exuded an inexplicable aura of sharpness and majesty.


    Especially his deep black pupils seemed like they could penetrate everything.


    ¡°The Young Master has already condensed the Demonic Body and is preparing to make a trip to Jiang Country, and he needs¡­¡±


    The bald man, clad in black armor with demon runes, his facial features deeply etched and fearsome, scratched his head and continued, ¡°But the ancient master is still in closed-door cultivation. This is a matter of great importance, and I cannot make a decision on my own, so I had to come and ask you, Sect Master.¡±


    ¡°Demonic Body¡­ How long has it been and he¡¯s already condensed the Demonic Body!?¡±


    The man on the throne was visibly moved upon hearing this.


    ¡°These items he is preparing cannot be for his own use. Obviously, they are for someone else¡­¡±


    His pale fingers tapped on the armrest as he murmured to himself, ¡°It seems he has understood his destiny. But these Heaven-replenishing Elixirs and Five Elements Spirit Fruits¡­¡±


    ¡°Give them to him.¡±


    Just then, an aged and indifferent voice rang out.


    Suddenly, a youth dressed in a black robe appeared out of thin air in the hall.


    His jet-black hair was casually tied with a wooden pin, his appearance both handsome and exotic, exuding an air of time-worn experience that belied his age.


    ¡°Greetings, Ancient Master!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Ancient Master!¡±


    Both the mysterious-robed man on the throne and Hei Qiu bowed in salute upon seeing the youth. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°In at most a hundred years, the ancestor of the Blood River Sect will make his final bid by stirring up chaos, sacrificing the masses with blood, all in an attempt to achieve Divinity Transformation.¡±


    ¡°My excellent disciple has condensed the Demonic Body in just thirty years. When the chaos begins, it will be the opportunity for his Demonic Body to reach Great Success, as well as for our Demonic Sect.¡±


    ¡°His initiative in making such a request shows that he is already aware of his destiny. So let it be; just fulfill his wishes.¡±


    The youthful ancient master spoke with a profound look in his eyes, his hands clasped behind his back.


    ¡°Yes, Ancient Master!¡±


    The man in the mysterious robe bowed and assented.


    He then inquired softly, ¡°Ancient Master, now that he knows his destiny, will he possibly¡­¡±


    ¡°Heh, rest assured, my disciple is not one who easily submits to fate.¡±


    ¡°Besides, his making such a request is already a clear statement,¡± said the youthful ancient master with a soft chuckle.


    Then he looked towards the bald man, ¡°When the time comes, accompany the Young Master, follow his arrangements throughout the journey, and meet any of his requests with your full effort. Understood?¡±


    ¡°Ancient Master, rest assured, your humble servant understands!¡±


    The bald man grinned, his face full of sycophantic eagerness to please.


    ¡°Ancient Master, since ancestor of the Blood River Sect is planning to stir up chaos, should our Demonic Sect begin preparations early?¡±


    The mysterious-robed elder continued looking toward the youthful ancient master, inquiring respectfully.


    ¡°Heh, naturally.¡±


    The youthful ancient master smiled, ¡°Before long, the Blood River Sect will discuss the matter of forming an alliance. When the time comes, you can handle it as you see fit.¡±


    Having spoken, his figure disappeared within the hall.


    ¡°Farewell, Ancient Master!¡±


    The mysterious-robed man respectfully bade farewell, his gaze revealing a sliver of joy.


    His cultivation was finding it extremely difficult to advance further; to continue breaking through, a significant opportunity was essential!


    But such opportunities were exceedingly rare.


    Yet amidst chaos, tumult, and upheaval, came chances and opportunities!


    ¡­


    Half a year later.


    Outside the Jinyang Marketplace.


    A Spiritual Vessel slowly descended and came to a halt.


    ¡°Fellow Daoists, we have arrived at the Jinyang Marketplace.¡±


    A deep and resounding announcement spread throughout the vessel.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng and his wife Lu Miaoge, along with Lu Miaohuan, stepped off the Spiritual Vessel.


    This trip on the Spiritual Vessel was said to head towards the Jinyang Sect, but it was not a direct trip to the Jinyang Sect.


    Instead, it stopped at the largest marketplace under the Jinyang Sect¡¯s name.


    The three of them entered the marketplace, purchased a map of Yue Country, and looked up the location of the Jinyang Sect.


    From the Jinyang Marketplace, it wasn¡¯t far to the Jinyang Sect. It would only take about two or three days by driving the Spirit Boat.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng piloted the Spirit Boat, taking his wife Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan toward the Jinyang Sect.

 Chapter 604: Heaven-replenishing Elixir, Five Elements Fruit, Reunion! (2)

    After all, having spent so much time on the road, the anticipation of finally seeing their children meant that the three of them were not in the mood to rest or amuse themselves at the marketplace.


    Two days later,


    Lu Changsheng and his two companions arrived at the Jinyang Sect.


    The Jinyang Sect was located in the central region of the towering mountain range.


    The surrounding mountains had more ore stones than trees and spirit plants, which, basking in the sunlight, glittered brilliantly¡ªbestowing a gentle gold hue on the clouds above, imbuing them with a dignified and majestic aura.


    ¡°Is this the Jinyang Sect¡­¡±


    ...


    The three stood before the gates of the Jinyang Sect, curiously observing, eager to witness the Immortal Sect where their children resided.


    Subsequently, Lu Miaoge took out the Token of Tianyuan True Immortal and had a disciple guarding the mountain go forth to announce their arrival.


    ¡°Husband¡­¡±


    Lu Miaohuan looked at the Jinyang Sect, gently biting her lip, her face revealing a complex expression of excitement, anticipation, and nervous confusion.


    After all, as a mother, she had not seen her son for ten years.


    The imminent reunion with her son left her unsure of how to face him, or what to say.


    Not just her, but at this moment, Lu Miaoge too seemed a little distracted, looking into the Jinyang Sect.


    ¡°It¡¯ll be okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held the hands of his two wives, squeezing them gently, and reassured them in a warm voice.


    His own emotions were much calmer in comparison to the two women.


    However, the thought of being a father who hadn¡¯t seen his children in twelve years¡ª


    Kids who had previously barely come up to his chest, would now, after twelve years, have surely grown into adults.


    For a moment, even Lu Changsheng¡¯s own thoughts drifted in anticipation of the reunion with his children.


    About half an hour passed.


    ¡°Whoo!¡±


    A crane¡¯s call rang out.


    A majestic, snow-white crane with a noble presence flew out from the Jinyang Sect.


    Upon it stood a young man in a gold and white magical robe, with a tall and graceful posture, a clear and handsome face, red lips, white teeth, and spirited eyebrows.


    ¡°Dad, Mom, Aunt!¡±


    The young man saw Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan below and immediately showed an excited and joyful expression on his face, leaping directly down from the immortal crane.


    The three were briefly taken aback upon seeing the young man.


    In his features, they could discern the childhood visage of their son, Lu Qingshan.


    But many years had passed, and the once mischievous youth had grown up, transformed profoundly.


    ¡°Qingshan!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan, with tears shining in her eyes, stepped forward and hugged her son tightly.


    She released him after a moment, examining him closely, pinching his face and arms.


    ¡°Ahem, ahem, Mom, I¡¯m an adult now, not a little kid anymore.¡±


    Lu Qingshan, seeing his mother still treating him like a child, coughed lightly.


    He slightly subdued his excitement and straightened his posture, showing a bit of composure.


    In Jinyang Sect, Lu Qingshan was after all someone with a certain status.


    Being treated as a child in front of everyone would indeed damage his image.


    ¡°To Mom, you¡¯ll always be my child, and all this must have been hard on you.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan gazed at her son, her eyes red and tearful, blinking back tears.


    Lu Qingshan was taken aback for a moment, knowing his mother¡¯s temperament well and aware that his absence over the years must have caused her great worry and longing.


    He wiped the tears from her eyes and grinned, saying, ¡°What hardship could I have? It¡¯s just that I¡¯ve made you worry, Mom.¡±


    ¡°Look at me, do I look like someone who has suffered? On the contrary, Mom, you look thinner. Has Dad been giving you a hard time?¡±


    Lu Qingshan comforted his mother and then turned to Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, his eyes brimming with joy, saying, ¡°Dad, Aunt, what brings you to the Jinyang Sect?¡±


    He was no longer the child he once was.


    He knew that the journey from Jiang Country to Jinyang Sect was extremely long.


    Even with the token from his Master allowing them to travel by the Spiritual Vessel, the trip was still very troublesome and dangerous.


    ¡°Ha-ha, with you and Little Zhu at the Jinyang Sect, we were naturally worried. Since we had the time, we decided to come visit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son, brimming with youthful vitality, and smiled, ¡°Where¡¯s Qing Zhu?¡±


    ¡°Little Zhu is still at the sect.¡±


    Lu Qingshan beamed with happiness and said, ¡°I just received the message that you had arrived. I couldn¡¯t believe it, so I rushed over immediately and haven¡¯t yet informed Little Zhu.¡±


    ¡°Dad, Mom, Aunt, let¡¯s go inside and talk.¡±


    ¡°Little Zhu will surely be delighted to know you¡¯re here.¡±


    Lu Qingshan¡¯s momentarily composed demeanor vanished completely, speaking with a face full of glee and joy.


    Then he shouted to the white crane in the sky, ¡°Fairy Crane!¡±


    But as he shouted, he secretly transmitted his voice to the immortal crane, ¡°Fairy Crane, these are my parents; please do me a favor and give us a lift.¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng just realized that the white crane his son had just ridden was actually a Second Rank spirit crane.


    It made him think to himself, his son was truly worthy of being a disciple of a Nascent Soul Immortal, riding a Second Rank spirit bird even at the Qi Refinement Realm.


    However, as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator with a divine sense comparable to the peak of Foundation Establishment, he vaguely caught his son passing some messages to the other with divine sense.


    Realizing that the white crane was not his son¡¯s mount, it must be the mount, or perhaps the pet, of that Tianyuan True Immortal.


    ¡°No need to shout so loudly.¡±


    The fairy crane replied with a lack of good spirits, but descended from the sky, giving Lu Qingshan some face.


    ¡°Dad, Mom, Auntie, you all come up.¡±


    Lu Qingshan said with a beaming smile, gesturing for them to join him.


    Lu Changsheng and the two others did not reject their son¡¯s kind offer.


    The white crane was huge, several zhang in size, bigger than a bull, spaciously accommodating all four of them. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Thus, the four of them rode the fairy crane into the Jinyang Sect.


    Inside, mountains rose majestically with clouds swirling around them, an incredibly stunning sight.


    Through the misty clouds around the mountains, one could faintly make out various palaces and pavilions.


    In the center of these mountains, there was a golden high mountain, shining brilliantly, devoid of any vegetation, shimmering slightly, almost like a Golden Great Bell.


    ¡°Dad, Mom, Auntie, that¡¯s the Tianyuan Peak where I reside.¡±


    Lu Qingshan pointed towards a lush, blossoming, verdant mountain with waterfalls cascading down.


    ¡°It seems you all live in a pretty nice environment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng commented with a laugh.


    ¡°Hehe, not bad. Since the master is not often around, the entire mountain is just Xiaozhuer and me.¡±


    Lu Qingshan said smilingly.


    ¡°Really, just you and Xiaozhuer on the whole mountain?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.


    Not just him, Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan were also very surprised.


    Although the three had never been to the Jinyang Sect, through Qingyun Sect, they knew a bit about the situation of the Immortal Sects.


    They knew that if one managed a peak, there would have to be some disciples, stewards, executors, and the like.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, the master is often out and doesn¡¯t care much about administration, so it¡¯s just Xiaozhuer and me on Tianyuan Peak.¡±


    ¡°But this is also quite nice, free and easy¡­¡±


    Lu Qingshan spoke.


    As they spoke, the fairy crane approached the mountain.


    Lu Qingshan took out a token, and through a simple formation, entered it.


    The formation here simply served to block external probing.


    Most of the Immortal Sects, apart from their core forbidden areas, would not set up too many protective Great Formations, as having the external ones was sufficient.


    Unlike the elaborately carved palaces and pavilions of the other mountains, this peak was indeed quite simple.


    There was only a palace at the top, and elsewhere were but a few simple huts and several Spirit Fields and medicinal gardens.


    ¡°Xiaozhuer! Xiaozhuer!¡±


    Before the fairy crane could even land, Lu Qingshan leapt from its back, running towards the great hall and shouting loudly.


    ¡°Why are you still so impulsive?¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and laughed as he watched his son¡¯s antics.


    Then he took his wife¡¯s hand, floated across the space, descending from the crane¡¯s back, and arrived in front of the great hall.


    Soon after, Lu Qingzhu rushed out from the hall in haste along with Lu Qingshan.


    Now, this daughter of his had also grown into a graceful and stunningly beautiful young woman.


    She wore the disciple garments of the Jinyang Sect, bearing a resemblance to her mother, Lu Miaoge, by about seventy percent.


    But compared to Lu Miaoge, she had less of an ethereal grace and more of a tranquil elegance.


    ¡°Xiaozhuer.¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge called out to their daughter.


    ¡°Daddy, Mom, Auntie!¡±


    Lu Qingzhu saw the three people at the entrance, and her eyes immediately reddened with emotion, her delicate body trembling as she joyfully shouted.


    Then, her face beaming with happiness and tears, she rushed forward and threw herself into her father Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Xiaozhuer.¡±


    As Lu Changsheng held his daughter feeling her like this, he gently stroked her hair and back.


    Seeing his son, Lu Qingshan, so independent and self-sufficient, he was naturally happy, but it didn¡¯t impact his emotions too much.


    But seeing his daughter so emotionally stirred, he too was moved, feeling a wave of guilt.


    After all, Lu Qingzhu, unlike Lu Qingshan, had a gentler disposition. Having been separated for so long, she must have often been alone, missing them sorrowfully.

 Chapter 605: Qu Changge: Is this a person of the Demon Path!?

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    The family of Lu Changsheng gathered together.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Father and Aunt to have broken through to Foundation Establishment already.¡±


    ¡°I was thinking of taking Little Zhu back home after I breakthrough to Foundation Establishment in a few years.¡±


    Lu Qingshan said with a grin, his handsome face filled with happiness and joy.


    He then recounted his own and his sister¡¯s experiences over the years.


    ...


    And intentionally made himself look calm and composed, expressing that he had ranked in the top fifty in the sect¡¯s sword trial competition. With his Seventh Level Energy Refinement cultivation, he defeated those at the Ninth Level.


    ¡°Hehe, not bad.¡±


    Lu Changsheng praised with a chuckle.


    ¡°Qingshan, are these competitions dangerous? Could you get hurt?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan, who was beside him, listened to her son¡¯s stories, showing a face filled with happiness and pride, concernedly inquiring.


    She hadn¡¯t felt settled in her heart when she didn¡¯t see her son initially, but now seeing Lu Qingshan all well, she was relieved.


    ¡°Of course, there¡¯s no danger, Mother, you can rest assured.¡±


    Lu Qingshan said, full of youthful vigor and brimming with confidence.


    Lu Qingzhu, who had just cried out of excitement, still had slightly red eyes.


    At this moment, she gently leaned quietly against her mother¡¯s arm, listening to her brother recount various experiences.


    She only spoke softly about some topics, inquiring about her parents¡¯ home situation, or playfully challenging her brother¡¯s stories.


    ¡°Qingshan, Qingzhu, are you able to go out often?¡±


    ¡°Now that you¡¯re here, I also plan to travel around Yue Country, to get a sense of the local culture and people.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up.


    He had come this time not only to accompany his wives to visit their children, but also to see his son¡¯s situation and decide whether to give him the ¡°Sword Charging Bull¡¯s Might¡± Seed of Law.


    Now that he had seen his son¡¯s situation, he had a good idea in mind.


    But having come all this way, it was natural not to just meet and leave; the family needed to spend quality time together.


    ¡°That¡¯s certainly possible, I just need to notify Crane Fairy.¡±


    Lu Qingshan said excitedly, ¡°I haven¡¯t really gone out much to enjoy myself these past years.¡±


    Since the Peak Master Tianyuan True Immortal of Tianyuan Peak was often away and did not manage the peak much, he and his siblings enjoyed a lot of freedom.


    Immediately, he ran out of the palace, told Crane Fairy, and Lu Changsheng then piloted the Spirit Boat; the family flew out of Jinyang Sect to travel and play outside.


    ¡°Some are simple and generous, others are proud and arrogant; each person¡¯s circumstances are varied, and character alone doesn¡¯t define good or bad. Qingshan has a keen and shrewd edge to him, but he is also quick-witted¡­¡±


    On the Spirit Boat, Lu Changsheng looked at his son Lu Qingshan, thinking to himself.


    Like Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Xianzhi, Lu Quanzhen, Lu Yun, because the family was ordinary back then, the children didn¡¯t have much arrogance.


    Whereas Lu Qingshan, having been doted on from a young age at Qingzhu Mountain, possessed a semblance of an esteemed family¡¯s demeanor.


    Now possessing a Spiritual Body, entering an Immortal Sect, and being accepted as a disciple by a Nascent Soul Immortal, he naturally had a certain proud aura.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t necessarily see a problem with his son¡¯s temperament, but he was somewhat concerned.


    Because with such a temperament, once setbacks occur, they can be significant.


    ¡°But this temperament is quite suitable for the ¡®Sword Charging Bull¡¯s Might¡¯ Seed of Law; perhaps he could someday clear all the obstacles on the path of cultivation with a single sword¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed lightly.


    ¡­


    Jiang Country, Zhoushan Mansion City.


    Qu Changge wore a plain black robe, his snow-white hair turned black and simply pinned up with a wooden hairpin, walking along the street like an elegant scholar.


    Shortly after, he arrived in front of a mansion, looking at the ¡®Qu Residence¡¯ sign and walked in.


    The protector at the gate seemed not to see him, allowing him to move freely within the residence.


    Qu Changge walked through the old courtyard, his expression somewhat dazed.


    Then he leisurely moved to the graveyard and ancestral hall in the backyard, offering incense and worship.


    ¡°Zhenzhen probably still visits here¡­¡±


    ¡°I wonder how Zhenzhen is now, the children must have grown up by now.¡±


    Qu Changge murmured to himself, recalling the days he saw his sister, who was already a mother with several children.


    He sat alone in front of the tombstone for a long time before transforming into a streak of light and vanishing.


    ¡­


    Several days later, Qu Changge arrived outside Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Hmm, what is going on?¡±


    Qu Changge¡¯s expression, usually calm, suddenly turned sharp and cold, his eyes turning deep and profound, captivating.


    He clearly remembered his sister and her family being in this Family Spirit Land.


    But now, he couldn¡¯t feel any familial pulse, indicating that his sister wasn¡¯t there!


    ¡°Hei Qiu!¡±


    He coldly stared at Qingzhu Mountain, flicking out a drop of crystal clear scarlet blood.


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡±


    A bald man dressed in black armor, his face covered with demon runes, immediately appeared, respectfully responding.


    He then quickly made a gesture incantation, turning the drop of blood into a mini dark-red snake.


    The little snake looked in two different directions.


    ¡°Young Master, there are people related to your bloodline in both directions.¡±


    ¡°The bloodline is stronger in this direction, but it¡¯s farther away; it¡¯s weaker in this direction, but closer.¡±


    Hei Qiu explained.


    ¡°In that case, let¡¯s check out this side¡­¡±


    Qu Changge¡¯s cold expression faded, regaining his calm and serene demeanor.


    He swept the Mil¨ª little snake into his sleeve, and then transformed into a streak of light heading towards Red Leaf Valley Market.


    ¡°Red Leaf Valley Market¡­¡±


    A few hours later, Qu Changge stood before the marketplace name.


    Through the blood-guiding snake in his sleeve, he knew the person he was looking for was here.


    He paid a Spirit Stone, gave a false name, and entered the marketplace.


    After a while, he stopped in front of a three-story shop.

 Chapter 606: Qu Changge: Is this a person of the Demon Path!? (2)

    Above hung a signboard ¡°Bihu Mountain Spiritual Wine Shop.¡±


    ¡°Bihu Mountain Spiritual Wine Shop?¡±


    Qu Changge looked at the shop and walked straight in.


    Inside, various drinks were displayed, and a maid immediately came forward to receive him, asking what Qu Changge needed.


    ¡°I¡¯ll just look around.¡±


    ...


    Qu Changge softly spoke, heading deeper into the shop.


    ¡°This customer, I am the shopkeeper of this Spiritual Wine Shop, may I know if you need anything?¡±


    Inside the store, a young man who was browsing through books saw Qu Changge, put down his books, showed a slight smile, stood up, and courteously spoke.


    ¡°Zhenzhen¡­¡±


    Qu Changge looked at the young man in front of him, dressed in a blue silk robe, with an elegant and handsome demeanor, and momentarily hesitated.


    Even without using the blood snake in his sleeve, he knew that the other was his sister¡¯s son, his own nephew.


    Because he looked so much alike!


    Especially the facial features around the eyebrows and eyes, the slightly long eye corners when he smiled, just exactly like his sister.


    ¡°Customer?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen saw that the other was lost in thought, unchanged in expression, and called out.


    ¡°Hehe, sorry, I just got distracted by some thoughts. What types of drinks do you have here?¡±


    Qu Changge asked softly with an amiable and learned demeanor.


    ¡­


    Long after.


    ¡°Lu Quanzhen¡­¡±


    Qu Changge walked out of the Spiritual Wine Shop with a smile on his face.


    They had a simple chat, and the more he observed his nephew, the more pleasant he felt.


    However, considering his current situation, he did not reveal his identity.


    He planned to make further contact, get familiar, and see what his nephew¡¯s plans for the future were.


    At that time, as his uncle, he would help if he could.


    This was also one of his purposes for coming back.


    To see how his sister was doing and how his nephews and nieces were.


    ¡°Zhao¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen watched Qu Changge¡¯s departing figure, his eyes revealing a thoughtful expression. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Bihu Mountain.¡±


    Qu Changge turned to look at the shop sign again, planning to find out more about Bihu Mountain.


    Because they had just chatted, he knew that his nephew was not only the shopkeeper but also the junior owner.


    This made him curious about Bihu Mountain.


    After all, except for knowing that his brother-in-law was called Lu Changsheng, he knew nothing else.


    Moments later, Qu Changge found a shop that dealt in information trading.


    Upon arrival, someone immediately came to inquire, ¡°Daoist friend, may you be seeking some information?¡±


    ¡°Do you have any information about Bihu Mountain here?¡±


    Qu Changge, in a black wide robe, like a graciously gentle scholar, softly inquired.


    ¡°Bihu Mountain? Yes, of course!¡±


    The female cultivator shopkeeper, a forty-something-year-old woman, replied enthusiastically upon hearing this: ¡°Many people, just like Daoist friend, come to our shop to purchase information about Bihu Mountain.¡±


    ¡°If Daoist friend is thinking of visiting Bihu Mountain as a Visiting Noble Servant or an apprentice, our shop has channels for that and can even introduce you.¡±


    The female cultivator said so.


    ¡°Oh? Is Bihu Mountain that famous?¡±


    Qu Changge said, slightly surprised.


    ¡°Daoist friend jests, who in Red Leaf Valley Market doesn¡¯t know the big name of Bihu Mountain.¡±


    The female cultivator laughed and said, ¡°What kind of information does Daoist friend need?¡±


    ¡°All information about Bihu Mountain.¡±


    Qu Changge spoke.


    ¡°We have it, we have it, Daoist friend, please wait a moment.¡±


    The female cultivator replied, beaming.


    Soon after, she served Qu Changge some tea and went to fetch information about Bihu Mountain.


    After a while, she came back with a tray carrying five Jade Slips, and said, ¡°Daoist friend, here is the information about Bihu Mountain, a generous price of one hundred Middle Grade Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°Um.¡±


    Qu Changge nodded, took out a Middle Grade Spirit Stone, then took the Jade Slips and checked them one by one.


    ¡°Bihu Mountain, once the territory of the Yu Family, now the Lu Family¡¯s domain.¡±


    ¡°Mountain Lord Lu Changsheng, once a son-in-law in the Lu Family of Bihu Mountain, attacked the Patriarch of the Yu Family who interfered with his wife Lu Miaoge¡¯s Foundation Establishment, immediately killed three great Foundation Establishers of the Yu Family, and took Bihu Mountain from the hands of the Yu Family, establishing the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family¡­¡±


    ¡°Mountain Lord Lu Changsheng has seven wives and forty-three concubines¡­¡±


    Qu Changge had just read the information about the wives and concubines when his face suddenly turned cold, and the teacup in his right hand shattered into powder with a ¡®bang.¡¯


    He initially had a fairly good impression of his brother-in-law.


    One reason was that the other had refurbished their family home and erected monuments for his parents.


    Another was that he had met this brother-in-law once, twenty years ago.


    At that time, the other was with his sister, and the two were lovingly close.


    But now, seeing the information in the Jade Slip, his so-called brother-in-law actually had seven wives, over forty concubines, several maids, and two Dao companions.


    The matter of the children was even more outrageous, with the Jade Slip only stating that the latest count was one hundred and eighty, with more details unknown.


    This reminded him of the time he entered Qingzhu Mountain and saw his sister with ten children by her side.


    Due to the blood resonance, he thought only three were his sister¡¯s, with the others likely being children from other families.


    It now appeared that all ten children were sired by his cheap brother-in-law.


    ¡°Damn!¡±


    A cold glint appeared in Qu Changge¡¯s eyes.


    Even if the other had three wives and four concubines, he could accept and understand.


    But from all the information in the Jade Slip, he was unable to accept and even suspected his brother-in-law to be a person of the Demon Path, practicing some form of Dual Cultivation Absorption Technique.


    Other than this scenario, he simply could not comprehend why a normal cultivator would marry so many spouses.


    And the number of children made him think of various demonic methods.


    In the Demonic Sect, there were many methods of using one¡¯s own bloodline children to enhance cultivation!

 Chapter 607: Qu Changge: Is this a person of the Demon Path!? (3)

    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s rise, which was filled with legendary hues, moving from a cultivator with a Lower Grade Spiritual Root to his current status, made him seriously doubt if his brother-in-law was a person from the Demon Path!


    Under such circumstances, his sister was bound to suffer his oppression!


    ¡°Daoist, what¡¯s wrong¡­¡±


    The female cultivator in the store heard a thud and felt the temperature inside seemed to drop a few notches, giving her the shivers, as she turned to Qu Changge and inquired.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I was just surprised by the stories about Mountain Lord Lu Changsheng of the Bihu Language.¡±


    ¡°Is the information here all true?¡±


    ...


    Qu Changge¡¯s expression was indifferent as he tried to keep his tone steady.


    ¡°Of course, Mountain Lord Lu has a big name; how could these stories be false?¡±


    The female cultivator immediately spoke out, ¡°Daoist, you must be new to the Red Leaf Valley Market, right? If you don¡¯t believe it, just ask anyone in this market about Mountain Lord Lu and they will be able to tell you a thing or two.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Qu Changge¡¯s face darkened slightly as he nodded.


    Then he tossed a Spirit Stone, walked out of the shop, and disappeared into the crowd.


    ¡°What a strange person.¡±


    Seeing this, the female cultivator muttered under her breath, but she happily pocketed the Spirit Stone.


    For her, this was a considerable income today, as the man did not bargain and even left a Middle Grade Spirit Stone.


    ¡­


    Yue Country, Jinyang Marketplace.


    Lu Changsheng came to the market with his wife and children to have fun.


    Yue Country and Jiang Country were neighbors; their customs and habits did not show much variation.


    If one had to point out the differences, it would be in living habits and architectural styles.


    Speaking of differences, besides Jiang Country, the neighboring countries of Yue included Wu Country and Liang Country.


    These two countries had some notable differences. Wu Country had many who practiced Body Cultivation. Normal people almost all cultivated the Martial Path and were extremely prosperous in that aspect.


    Liang Country, on the other hand, belonged to the Demonic Sects and had a widely spread Way of Cultivation that involved using the blood and souls of fierce and Demon Beasts to merge into the Physical Body, cultivating by killing and absorbing blood and Evil Qi.


    Yue Country, Wu Country, and Liang Country often experienced frictions and wars.


    Additionally, to the north of Yue Country, there was a desert oasis.


    In the midst of the oasis stood the Black Desert Immortal City.


    This Immortal City differed from the Azure Phoenix Immortal City, Jiuxiao Immortal City, and Dream Immortal City of Jiang Country; it was a chaotic and special zone.


    The entire city was shrouded in mystery; it was only known that there was a mysterious top-level Cultivator overseeing it, influencing many surrounding Cultivation Nations and providing refuge for many wanted cultivators, Loose Cultivators, and Heretic Cultivators seeking sanctuary.


    If the Azure Phoenix Immortal City attracted countless Loose Cultivators thanks to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range,


    Then the ¡°Black Desert Immortal City¡± was formed out of the law of the jungle, where survival of the fittest reigned in chaos.


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    Lu Changsheng, through reading books on regular days, had a general understanding of the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm.


    However, he knew very little about specific circumstances between these countries,


    Since Jiang Country, excluding information about its neighboring Yue Country and Jin Kingdom, rarely had access to info about other nations.


    Thus, Lu Changsheng took his wife and children from Jinyang Sect to Jinyang Marketplace and then to other marketplaces, leisurely touring the secular world, walking and seeing, experiencing the customs of Yue Country.


    ¡°Qingshan, come with me.¡±


    That day, after dinner, Lu Changsheng said to his son Lu Qingshan.


    Having spent a month playing outside with his children, he was ready to use the Seed of Law on his son to see the effect.


    And since they had been out for so long, he was also planning to return.


    ¡°Father, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Lu Qingshan, who had just finished eating and was considering another two bowls, looked up and asked upon hearing his father¡¯s words.


    ¡°Just something to discuss with you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng beckoned.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Qingshan didn¡¯t ask further and stood up to follow Lu Changsheng.


    Beside them, Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and Lu Qingzhu watched but did not mind.


    They guessed that Lu Changsheng was probably preparing to return and had some matters to entrust to his son before parting.

 Chapter 608: Lu Quanzhen: Quanzhen pays respects to Uncle!

    Inside the room.


    ¡°Dad, is there something you want to talk about?¡±


    Lu Qingshan closed the door and turned to his father with the question.


    ¡°Qingshan, what are your thoughts about the future?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked steadily at his son and asked calmly.


    ¡°The future¡­¡±


    ...


    Lu Qingshan saw an uncommon serious expression on his father¡¯s face.


    He immediately put away his usual jovial demeanor and pondered for a moment before solemnly saying, ¡°The future is too distant and unpredictable. In my view, life is but a series of joys and grievances. Do whatever you want to do.¡±


    ¡°My goal was to break through Foundation Establishment early and take Little Zhu home to visit you, mom, and maternal grandpa.¡±


    ¡°Now that you and Auntie have broken through Foundation Establishment, I don¡¯t need to worry about home. As long as the family is well and Little Zhu is happy, I can live a carefree and merry life, fully enjoying my triumphs and revenges.¡±


    ¡°If I truly have any ambitions, it would be to diligently cultivate, and one day, achieve Core Formation, attain a Nascent Soul, become famous throughout the Southern Wilderness, and elevate our family to the status of a Nascent Soul Clan!¡±


    ¡°By that time, my name might even merit its own volume in the family records, enshrining my great achievements and becoming a pride of the family!¡±


    As Lu Qingshan spoke, his face initially remained serious, but as he went on, a conceited smile crept back onto his face.


    ¡°Heh, your thoughts are indeed unrestrained.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but chuckle when he heard what his son had to say.


    He then picked up the cup of tea on the table, poured a cup for his son, and said softly, ¡°You should know that cultivation is not as leisurely as your sect makes it out to be, drifting on the clouds and soaring on the sword; to truly succeed on the Immortal Path, one must forge ahead through thorns and tread a lone path across an army of thousands, where one man¡¯s victory is built on the bones of many.¡±


    ¡°My son of course knows, but I firmly believe that only with a fearless heart and bold advancement, cutting down all obstacles, can one truly reach the peak!¡±


    Lu Qingshan declared with a carefree smile, his face showing a hint of reckless confidence.


    ¡°Qingshan, the way of the sword is sharp, but in your father¡¯s view, the way of the sword is not merely about seeking sharpness. It¡¯s said that being too rigid can lead to breakage; sometimes it¡¯s wise to hide your edge in the sheath, appearing blunt to others while using the sharpness to drive oneself¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused for a moment, then continued.


    From spending time together, he knew his son was not only brash but also flashy, with a heart that longed to show off before others.


    He understood this very well, but he still hoped his son would know when to hold back.


    ¡°Dad, I understand what you mean and the reasoning behind it,¡±


    Lu Qingshan replied as he lifted his cup of tea and downed it in one gulp, grinning, ¡°But life is short, and most of it goes contrary to our wishes. Given that, one should enjoy life while one can, and revel in one¡¯s successes while they last. Only in this way can one live truly contentedly.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, if I were to die tomorrow, wouldn¡¯t that be a major loss and deeply frustrating!¡±


    ¡°And as you know my temperament, I simply can¡¯t be as¡­ Err, as steady as you, Dad.¡±


    By the end of his speech, Lu Qingshan found a word to describe his father after a moment of thought.


    Although he was only at the Seventh Level Energy Refinement, his years at the Jinyang Sect had given him some insight.


    He knew his father must have had some significant opportunities and secrets.


    Otherwise, how could he have risen from a mere son-in-law in Qing Zhu Mountain to his current position relying solely on his talent in the Talisman Path?


    It was clear he had always been hiding his skills, keeping secrets.


    As a son, he understood and even admired his father.


    But he himself could not do the same.


    His philosophy in life was to strive for greatness but also to seek joy and freedom, to avenge wrongs and bear grudges.


    If he considered the gains and losses in everything and hesitated in indecision, it would be suffocating for him.


    ¡°Heh heh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and shook his head with a slight chuckle.


    In his mind, he understood what it meant to be a sword cultivator.


    His son was truly single-minded.


    Only with such a temperament could one be fearless and daring, wielding a sword and maximizing the power of the sword technique.


    ¡°Alright, since that is the case, your father will give you something that will aid you in the future.¡±


    As Lu Changsheng spoke, he flipped his palm over and a thumb-sized orb of light, entwined with faint golden light, appeared in his hand.


    ¡°Hmm, Dad, what is this?¡±


    Lu Qingshan looked at the Seed of Law in his father¡¯s palm with some astonishment and felt an inexplicable attraction to it.


    The next moment, he saw the orb of light merge into his brow.


    Instantly, four golden characters that seemed like iron strokes and elegant as a startled dragon appeared in his mind.


    ¡°Sword Charging Bull¡¯s Might!?¡±


    Lu Qingshan looked at the four characters in his mind, unsure of what was happening.


    He saw the orb of light in his mind burst into tiny strands of golden Sword Qi, shimmering like stars, which filled him with an indescribable thrilling sensation, leaving him feeling ethereal.


    During this time, the Spiritual Power within his Qi Ocean Core began to stir gently, with strands of golden light coursing through his Dantian and meridians.


    Throughout this process, his already profound Spiritual Power was reinforced, and his Dantian and meridians expanded.


    A moment later.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    An inner stillness settled over Lu Qingshan.


    His cultivation level had broken through from the Seventh Level Energy Refinement to the peak of the Eighth Level Energy Refinement.


    And it seemed as though an ¡®eye¡¯ had opened in his brow.


    Through this ¡®eye¡¯, he could clearly see his surroundings.


    Furthermore, he realized clearly that the advancement of his cultivation level was just a byproduct; what was truly astonishing was that his Qi Ocean Core had nearly doubled in size.


    Storage of Spiritual Power, which was previously full, was now reduced to half.


    This remaining half of Spiritual Power was even more potent and vigorous than before. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°The effect is quite noticeable.¡±


    Lu Changsheng observed the changes in his son, raising an eyebrow.


    The Seed of Law had effects that could enhance talent, sharpen the senses, ease temperament, elevate character, and compensate for deficiencies.


    But these effects were not immediate.


    They would slowly take effect over time, as cultivation improved, temperament aligned, gradually manifesting.

 Chapter 609: Lu Quanzhen: Quanzhen Pays Respects to Uncle! (2)

    So Lu Changsheng, upon seeing his son just receiving a Dao Seed and immediately breaking through in cultivation level, increasing his foundation, and birthing Divine Sense, was slightly surprised.


    He knew that this improvement might seem small, but say nothing else, in the future, Foundation Establishment would be easily achievable for Lu Qingshan!


    This also made Lu Changsheng somewhat expectant of his son¡¯s future.


    After all, the greatest effect of this Dao Seed was to enhance the Sword Dao talent!


    Through enhancing the Sword Dao talent, comprehension, foundation, combat power, cultivation speed, and other aspects, he would be able to make rapid progress solely in the Sword Dao!


    ¡°Dad, what is this!?¡±


    ...


    Lu Qingshan opened his eyes, a face full of surprised confusion, not yet understanding what was going on.


    ¡°This is a Sword Dao Seed that your father obtained from abroad, and after use, it can enhance one¡¯s Sword Dao talent.¡±


    ¡°But this Sword Dao Seed does not match your father¡¯s temperament.¡±


    ¡°Only someone with a proud and valorous spirit, fearless and relentless can see its effects.¡±


    ¡°So your father thought about it, and decided to give this Sword Dao Seed to you, hoping that your path to immortality will be smoother,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a light chuckle.


    ¡°Dad, you¡¯re so good to me, truly my real dad!¡±


    ¡°Do you have any other treasures suitable for me?¡±


    Lu Qingshan immediately sidled up, his face ingratiating.


    Lu Changsheng: ¡°???¡±


    ¡°Go, go, go.¡±


    He pushed away his son with a look of disgust, then took out a Jade Slip and said, ¡°The Great Gengjin Sword Art you are currently cultivating suits you well, but your father happens to have a Sword Technique Cultivation Method. Take a look now, it might be of good reference.¡±


    He was always concerned about his son¡¯s cultivation methods.


    Over these days, he had learned that the Sword Technique his son was cultivating was called ¡°Great Gengjin Sword Art.¡±


    This Sword Technique matched perfectly with the Gengjin Body Constitution.


    That was why Tianyuan True Immortal was adamant about taking Lu Qingshan as a disciple.


    To pass down this Sword Technique.


    Although this Sword Technique Cultivation Method was only of Peripheral Sect Level and not as profound as his own Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture.


    But at this stage, this Sword Technique truly suited Lu Qingshan more than the Seven Luminaries Sword Scripture.


    Because the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture requires balancing the yin and yang, the Five Elements, and seven attributes.


    If Lu Qingshan were to cultivate the Seven Luminaries Sword Scripture now, it could even affect the efficacy of his Gengjin Body Constitution.


    Thus, Lu Changsheng did not think of having him switch cultivation paths, and showed the Seven Luminaries Sword Scripture to his son, hoping it would be of some help.


    ¡°Technique?¡±


    Lu Qingshan, hearing this, took the Technique Jade Slip from his father¡¯s hands with a look of surprise.


    After a while, having read the content of the Technique, he gasped and said to Lu Changsheng, ¡°Dad, you are the Heavenly Chosen Son from the stories, aren¡¯t you!?¡±


    ¡°Eh, wait, I¡¯m the real Heavenly Chosen Son!¡±


    ¡°Dad, you have all these opportunities and good fortune, but they don¡¯t suit you and eventually all fall to me, making wedding clothes for me, hahaha¡­ I really am a man of great fortune!¡±


    ¡°Dad, rest assured, when I make it big in the future, I definitely won¡¯t forget you. I¡¯ll duly honor you, capturing all the fairies and demons for you!¡±


    Lu Qingshan, hands on his hips, laughed uproariously.


    ¡°Naughty boy, you¡¯re so grown up and yet you can¡¯t behave properly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing his son¡¯s silly face, knocked on his head, causing Lu Qingshan to immediately hold his head in pain.


    He then let his son ponder over this Technique in the coming days.


    The matter of the Technique and the Sword Dao Seed absolutely must not be made known to others.


    ¡°Dad, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not stupid. I definitely won¡¯t let others find out.¡±


    Lu Qingshan, mouth askew, said, rubbing his still slightly painful head.


    He thought to himself if his old dad had also refined his body, such strength in his blow.


    ¡°Alright, stop messing around, come on.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke to his son and stood up to open the door.


    ¡°Dad, mom will definitely secretly ask me what you wanted with me. If I say you gave me some treasures and you didn¡¯t give anything to Little Zhu, wouldn¡¯t that seem biased?¡±


    Lu Qingshan hurriedly followed, chuckling.


    ¡°That¡¯s not for you to worry about. Your father has already prepared everything.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly, thinking to himself that at least he knew to secure benefits for his sister.


    ¡°Dad, you have more treasures, let me see?¡±


    Lu Qingshan again made a face of flattery.


    ¡°Roll, roll, roll, go away.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, with a look of disdain, waved his hand, feeling this son was shameless.


    Where was there any hint of the typical cold and taciturn demeanor of a Sword Cultivator?


    But he felt much more at ease with this kind of temperament.


    If his son were one of those Sword Cultivators with a proud and sharp demeanor, looking down on others, his personality would worry him, and he wouldn¡¯t feel comfortable giving him the Dao Seed.


    ¡­


    Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Lu Quanzhen looked at the sky gradually darkening outside, stepped out of the shop, and headed to the enforcement hall of the market.


    ¡°Quanzhen cousin, have you come here for something?¡±


    A Lu family disciple from Qingzhu Mountain, seeing Lu Quanzhen, asked aloud.


    Due to the relationship between Bihu Mountain and Qingzhu Mountain, the disciples of the same generation referred to each other as cousins.


    ¡°Mu Jun cousin, I came here to check the marketplace¡¯s city entry registry information today,¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said.


    ¡°City entry registry information, is there a Robber Cultivator or Heretic Cultivator mixed into the marketplace!?¡±


    The Lu family disciple asked seriously upon hearing this.


    ¡°That¡¯s not it.


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 Chapter 610: Lu Quanzhen: Quanzhen Pays Respect to Uncle! (3)

    Using the Jade Scroll, based on the timestamp, Lu Quanzhen immediately identified a name, ¡°Zhao Changhe.¡±


    ¡°Zhao Changhe, Ninth Level Energy Refinement¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen muttered to himself as he looked at the name.


    Then, using the Jade Scroll again to check the Identity Jade of the other party, he viewed the trajectory of his movements within the Marketplace.


    Upon seeing that the other party had headed straight to his Spiritual Wine shop after entering the Marketplace and then went to the Tian¡¯s Everything Shop after leaving, his gaze sharpened slightly.


    ¡°Thank you, Cousin Mu Jun.¡±


    ...


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s expression returned to normal as he gave his thanks with clasped hands.


    ¡°Hehe, Cousin Quanzhen is too polite.¡±


    This Lu family disciple said cheerfully.


    After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lu Quanzhen bid his farewell and made his way to the Tian¡¯s Everything Shop.


    Through inquiries, he learned that today a young man in a black robe had come here to purchase information about Bi Lake Mountain and had acted somewhat oddly.


    ¡°Master Lu¡­¡±


    The shopkeeper, a middle-aged female cultivator, looked somewhat flustered as she faced Lu Quanzhen.


    She had not expected selling one piece of information today to trouble the young master from Bi Lake Mountain enough to prompt his visit.


    ¡°Just act as if nothing happened.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen spoke with a calm demeanor, walked out of the store, paused for a moment to ponder, and then headed to a tavern.


    After asking around, he went to the sixth floor of the tavern and came to a room, knocking softly and saying, ¡°Daoist Zhao.¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Qu Changge inside the room immediately recognized that it was Lu Quanzhen outside.


    He wondered why Lu Quanzhen had come to find him, especially since he did not recall giving Lu Quanzhen this address.


    ¡°Come in.¡±


    He lifted his palm slightly, and the door swung open.


    ¡°Daoist Lu, what brings you here to see Zhao?¡±


    Qu Changge looked at Lu Quanzhen with a calm and detached expression.


    ¡°Quanzhen pays his respects to Uncle.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen bowed deeply as he greeted.


    ¡°You called me what!?¡±


    Qu Changge was taken aback, his hand trembling slightly beneath the black wide robe, his voice sinking.


    ¡°Uncle.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen continued.


    ¡°How did you know about me?¡±


    Qu Changge did not deny it but instead asked aloud.


    He did not understand how, after seeing this nephew only once and having brief chat, the other side could have discerned his identity.


    ¡°Because Uncle came to see me today, and your behavior and mannerisms were a bit off, which led me to this conjecture.¡±


    Seeing that the other had not denied it, Lu Quanzhen knew he had guessed correctly.


    This made him pause internally, uncertain about the purpose of the other¡¯s visit.


    After all, when he was handling affairs at Ruyi Marquis Mansion in the mortal world, he had received a piece of news.


    His uncle, Qu Changge, had not died but had turned to Demon Cultivation¡­


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    Qu Changge still did not see where he had given himself away, a smile emerging on his face as he spoke with interest, ¡°Tell me, how did you conjecture it?¡±


    Saying this, he gestured for Lu Quanzhen to sit down, then started to prepare tea.


    ¡°Uncle came today, and his behavior did not seem like he was there to do business but rather to converse with me, which I found quite inexplicable.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen gently pinched the talisman in his sleeve, then seated himself at the table and said with reverence, ¡°During our conversation, I was extra cautious and, through your accent and surname, I came to this suspicion.¡±


    ¡°Accent, surname?¡±


    Qu Changge seemed oblivious to the talisman in his nephew¡¯s sleeve, his face full of smiles, beckoning him to continue.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, I once lived in Zhoushan Mansion for quite some time, and noticed a certain familiarity in your accent.¡±


    ¡°Then, Uncle, you use the surname Zhao, and it happens that my maternal grandmother¡¯s surname is Zhao.¡±


    ¡°Also, my mother often reminisces about Uncle, telling stories about you to us siblings, so I speculated about your identity.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen explained as such.


    ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be just these reasons, should it?¡±


    Qu Changge looked at his nephew, smiling as he spoke.


    He felt that just these few conditions were not enough.


    ¡°Today, after I had my suspicions, but was still unsure, I went through the marketplace to check today¡¯s city entry records.¡±


    ¡°I saw the fake name Zhao Changhe that uncle used, and then noticed that uncle came directly towards me, and afterwards purchased information about Bi Lake Mountain, which gave me some confidence.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen continued calmly.


    ¡°There must be other reasons too, right?¡±


    Qu Changge still wore a smile.


    Seeing his nephew infer so much from their simple conversation today brought him a great deal of satisfaction.


    Truly worthy of being a child of the Qu family, so astute!


    ¡°I was not entirely certain of the matter either, I just felt it was a possibility, so I came over to ask. I did not expect uncle to admit it straightforwardly.¡±


    This is what Lu Quanzhen said.


    ¡°But if that¡¯s so, why were you holding a talisman in your sleeve?¡±


    Qu Changge asked with a smile, his demeanor easygoing and refined.


    Seeing Lu Quanzhen¡¯s expression change, he immediately raised his hand and said, ¡°Quanzhen, no need to be nervous, uncle is just asking casually.¡±


    At this moment, he candidly revealed his own identity.


    Since his nephew had already recognized him, he had nothing left to hide.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect uncle to have noticed.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen felt a chill in his heart, not expecting his uncle to be aware that he was hiding a talisman in his sleeve.


    This indicated that the other party was definitely not merely at the Ninth Level Energy Refinement but had broken through to Foundation Establishment!


    Only the divine sense of Foundation Establishment could possess such keen insight!


    This revelation struck him with amazement, as he had not expected this uncle whom he had never met to be a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!


    Faced with this situation, he knew he couldn¡¯t play any tricks in front of the other.


    He immediately took out the talisman hidden in his sleeve, placed it on the side, and said with a bitter smile, ¡°Because my mother often mentions uncle, and our family has always been looking for you, but there has been no news.¡±


    ¡°Thinking that we should see each other alive or at least find the body if dead, so in my early years when I was handling affairs in the secular world, I investigated uncle¡¯s information and learned that thirty years ago in Zhoushan Mansion, a demon cultivator appeared¡­¡±


    ¡°And this demon cultivator, is very likely to be you, uncle. So, on this trip, I came with some caution in my heart, I hope uncle won¡¯t take offense.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen no longer concealed anything and spoke openly.


    He knew that he couldn¡¯t play games in front of the other and could only bet that the other had no ill intent.


    ¡°A demon cultivator¡­¡±


    Qu Changge immediately knew it must be the time when he returned home years ago, only to discover that his entire family had been wiped out, which caused the demonic blood within him to erupt.


    He laughed and said, ¡°Hehe, what¡¯s there to take offense at? In the Cultivation World, it is necessary to be extra cautious.¡±


    ¡°Yes, many years ago, due to some reasons, I walked the Demon Path and became a demon cultivator.¡±


    Qu Changge admitted candidly. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Then his facial features blurred for a moment as his disguise faded and he restored his true appearance.


    Although he regained his original look, his current appearance and demeanor were quite different from the uncle¡¯s temperament Lu Quanzhen had learned about from his mother Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s descriptions and images.


    His face was stern, and there was an inexplicable demonic aura between his eyebrows.


    ¡°Zhenzhen¡­ how has your mother been these past years?¡±


    Qu Changge continued to speak, his voice somewhat hoarse and trembling.


    He had intended to go directly to Bi Lake Mountain today to see how his sister was doing, and to teach her husband a lesson.


    But after reading the information and making some simple inquiries, he learned that Lu Changsheng had a rather good reputation and was not the kind of energy-draining heretic cultivator or demon cultivator he imagined.


    In particular, he was famously good to his wives, and his sister Qu Zhenzhen was one of his official wives, not just a concubine.


    Consequently, he thought about further contact with his nephew, and to visit Bi Lake Mountain later, not expecting his nephew to take the initiative to come to him.


    ¡°Mother has been quite well these years, it¡¯s just that she often mentions uncle, as well as my grandparents¡­¡±


    ¡°And then these past years I¡¯ve caused mother some worry¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen began, slowly voicing his mother¡¯s situation.


    He roughly guessed that his uncle must have achieved success in cultivation, which is why he came back to visit his mother.


    Because from his mother¡¯s stories, he knew that the siblings were very close, and that his uncle was always especially caring towards her, his sister.


    Faced with this, he also played the familial card as much as possible to stabilize his uncle.

 Chapter 611: The Wealthy and Boorish Uncle! Phoenix Gu!

    Red Leaf Valley Market.


    In a room of a restaurant,


    Qu Changge listened to his nephew¡¯s recount of their life over the years, the family situation, and the condition of his sister, Qu Zhenzhen.


    Learning that after so many years his sister¡¯s nature was still carefree, naive, and cheerful as before, a hint of a smile emerged on his stern face, and the malevolent and evil Qi between his brows softened considerably.


    Especially when he heard his nephew helplessly express that he and his siblings were being urged to marry by their mother, Qu Zhenzhen, and he had no choice but to run here to manage the business, he couldn¡¯t help but chuckle.


    ¡°Quanzhen, Yuzhen, Caizhen, Huai Zhen¡­.¡±


    ...


    Qu Changge muttered the names of his four nephews and nieces.


    He knew that among the four nephews, Lu Quanzhen and Lu Caizhen possessed Spiritual Roots, while Lu Yuzhen and Lu Huaizhen were without, merely mortals.


    But the Spiritual Roots of Lu Quanzhen and another were poor, possessing only Eighth Grade Spiritual Root and Ninth Grade Spiritual Root.


    ¡°Quanzhen, what are your plans for the future, what do you desire?¡± Qu Changge asked gently.


    ¡°Plans? Desires?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen paused upon hearing his uncle¡¯s words, unsure if the other was testing him or was sincere.


    After a moment of thought, he said, ¡°I am quite satisfied with my current life, my only hope is that in the future I can break through to Foundation Establishment so that I too have the ability to protect my family, protect my mother, brothers, and sisters.¡±


    ¡°If I were to think further ahead, perhaps I would hope to explore the world after achieving Foundation Establishment.¡± Lu Quanzhen said.


    Although these words were not his complete thoughts, they were truly from his heart.


    ¡°Break through Foundation Establishment, go out and see the world.¡± Qu Changge nodded slightly.


    From the chat just now, he could see that his nephew was a very clever and opinionated person.


    These words might not be completely genuine, but they did contain quite a bit of truth.


    He understood this.


    Having met only a short while ago, how could the other completely trust him?


    Perhaps this nephew was only chatting with him because he was apprehensive of Qu Changge, unaware of his real situation.


    He whispered, ¡°With your Eighth Grade Spiritual Root, it won¡¯t be easy to break through Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°True, but I believe in making efforts.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s expression was firm as he seriously said, ¡°My father only had a Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, but he still became a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. With the support of our family now, as long as I work hard, there is hope to break through Foundation Establishment.¡± sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng¡­¡±


    When Qu Changge heard this, he looked at his nephew¡¯s determined expression, slightly startled.


    From information he naturally knew of his cheap brother-in-law¡¯s situation, and therefore suspected the other had turned to the Demon Path, the Heretical Path.


    After all, for a cultivator with a Lower Grade Spiritual Root to hope for Foundation Establishment was exceedingly difficult, let alone Ninth Grade Spiritual Root.


    He asked, ¡°Do you respect your father a lot?¡±


    ¡°Yes, my father might have some shortcomings, but he is very kind to our mother, to us siblings¡­¡± Lu Quanzhen recounted some family issues and his father, Lu Changsheng¡¯s matters.


    Like scrimping and saving, using cultivation resources for their stepmother and mother, laying foundations for himself and others.


    Mostly establishing the family for their sake, even if the family was always in deficit, to ensure they had sufficient cultivation resources and welfare benefits.


    As for his father¡¯s marriage and concubine matters, as a son, he felt it inappropriate to comment further.


    Listening to these words prompted Qu Changge to show a thoughtful look, somewhat eager to meet this cheap brother-in-law of his.


    His instincts told him that his brother-in-law surely had a big secret!


    ¡°Quanzhen, with your Eighth Grade Spiritual Root, it will be difficult for you to break through Foundation Establishment in the future.¡±


    ¡°This Elixir Medicine is called Heaven-replenishing Elixir, it has the effect of refining pure cultivator¡¯s Spiritual Roots, take this elixir and it will enhance your Spiritual Root, aiding you.¡±


    Qu Changge¡¯s hand revealed a black jade porcelain bottle, which he handed to Lu Quanzhen.


    He knew his nephew didn¡¯t trust him yet.


    So, he planned to let the other drop their guard by offering benefits.


    Moreover, the biggest barrier currently preventing his nephew from breaking through Foundation Establishment was his Spiritual Root.


    Since that was the case, by enhancing his Spiritual Root, wouldn¡¯t that solve the problem?


    ¡°Heaven-replenishing Elixir, pure Spiritual Root effect!?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, hearing this, looked at the porcelain bottle, his mental spirit shocked, unsure whether to believe these words.


    Even though he had never heard of the Heaven-replenishing Elixir, he knew such Elixir Medicines capable of enhancing Spiritual Roots were extremely precious Heavenly and Earthly Treasures!


    Once news spread, who knew how much chaos, bloodshed, and even coveting by Nascent Soul Immortals it might incite.


    His uncle was actually able to produce such a rare Elixir Medicine, which made him inherently suspicious.


    ¡°But this elixir was obtained by chance, I¡¯m not entirely sure of its efficacy or nature, dare you try it?¡± Qu Changge said with a smirk.


    ¡°Since uncle intends it, I am naturally willing to try!¡± Lu Quanzhen thought for a moment and responded respectfully.


    He felt that the other had no reason to harm him.


    If he wanted to kill him, he could just act directly.


    Unless the other intended to control him through the elixir, thus targeting Bi Lake Mountain.


    But that seemed unlikely.


    Moreover, he dared to come over this time, having some preparation.


    It was the ¡®Substitute Talisman¡¯ given by his father, Lu Changsheng, which could be activated to escape in any danger.


    He took the porcelain bottle, opened it, and poured out an elixir about the size of a longan, radiating a shimmering luster.


    The Elixir Medicine seemed to possess life, its glow flickering now and then, currents of light autonomously flowing.


    ¡°Heaven-replenishing Elixir¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen gazed at the Elixir Medicine in his hand, his pupils constricting slightly.


    Based on the appearance alone, it was evident that this Elixir Medicine was extraordinary, different from the usual kinds.


    Immediately, he swallowed the Elixir Medicine.

 Chapter 612: The Wealthy and Boorish Uncle! Phoenix Gu! (2)

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    The moment Lu Quanzhen took the elixir medicine, an extremely mysterious sensation immediately surged through his body.


    Spiritual Root!


    His Spiritual Root was throbbing!


    A mysterious force was causing his Spiritual Root to pulsate.


    Faced with this situation, Lu Quanzhen hurriedly sat cross-legged without moving and began to assimilate the effects of the elixir medicine.


    ...


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Qu Changge watched his nephew acting so resolutely and decisively, without any hesitation or delay, a smile appeared on his face.


    He said the medicinal effects and properties of the elixir medicine were all intentionally misleading; he wanted to see how his nephew would react.


    At this moment, seeing his nephew behave in such a way, he was very satisfied.


    On one hand, he was satisfied with his nephew¡¯s trust in him.


    On the other hand, he was satisfied that his nephew acted decisively.


    After all, the Cultivation World highly disapproved of indecisive characters.


    His own nephew was not only careful and intelligent, recognizing him as an uncle through simple conversation,


    but also had a stable character; even when he discovered a hidden talisman, his expression changed only slightly before returning to normal.


    Now, facing the elixir medicine given by himself, his nephew¡¯s decisiveness, without any hesitation, filled him with relief.


    He believed that his nephew would have no difficulty in achieving Foundation Establishment in the future; as for Core Formation¡­ that would depend on his fate.


    However, when that time came, he, as an uncle, would not mind helping a bit more if he could.


    Time passed bit by bit.


    After a long while,


    Lu Quanzhen opened his eyes and could distinctly feel that his Spiritual Root had improved.


    However, he himself was not clear by how much.


    Qu Changge stepped forward, placed his palm on his nephew¡¯s shoulder, and checked the condition of his Spiritual Root.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    At this moment, Qu Changge noticed a Spirit Talisman within his nephew¡¯s Sea of Consciousness at the brow chakra.


    This talisman was extraordinary, probably reaching the Third Rank.


    He did not touch the talisman.


    He realized it must be the life-saving talisman of his nephew.


    As for how it came into being, knowing his brother-in-law¡¯s reputation as a Second-order Top-level Talisman Master, he guessed it must have been given by him.


    He was pleased that someone could give such a rare Spirit Talisman to his nephew.


    ¡°Not bad, Fourth Grade Spiritual Root.¡±


    Qu Changge withdrew his hand and said with a light chuckle.


    ¡°Fourth Grade Spiritual Root!?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen was shocked upon hearing this.


    He knew that a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root was already a Middle Grade top-tier Spiritual Root, just one step away from becoming a High Quality Spiritual Root!


    With an Eighth Grade Spiritual Root, he could not guarantee a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment in the future.


    But now, with his own Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, he was confident that he could surely succeed in Foundation Establishment!


    ¡°Quanzhen thanks uncle!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen looked at Qu Changge in front of him, took a deep breath, and respectfully bowed.


    At this moment, he knew his uncle was no ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator!


    An ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator could never produce such a level of elixir medicine!


    Nor could they easily give such a rare elixir medicine to him!


    ¡°Hehe, what are you thanking for? Just take this fruit as well.¡±


    Qu Changge then took out a fist-sized purple-golden fruit.


    It had patterns resembling dragon scales and was emanating a rich and fragrant scent.


    ¡°Uncle, one should not accept rewards without merit. With the earlier Heaven-replenishing Elixir, Quanzhen already doesn¡¯t know how to thank you, let alone accept such a precious Spirit Fruit.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen spoke respectfully.


    He did not recognize the fruit in front of him.


    But he could tell from its quality that it was no ordinary item.


    At this moment, he truly didn¡¯t understand what his uncle was up to, giving him things so generously upon their first meeting.


    He had not even recovered from the shock of having a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root and wanted to experience the effects through cultivation.


    ¡°This is an introductory gift from your uncle, just a token of affection, please accept it.¡±


    Qu Changge asserted, his voice carrying an undeniable firmness.


    ¡°Thank you, uncle!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, hearing this, took a deep breath, took the Spirit Fruit, bowed deeply, and then took a bite.


    But the Dragon Scale Fruit was very hard; he was not able to bite through it.


    ¡°Hehe, this Spirit Fruit is known as the Dragon Scale Fruit. It has marrow-cleansing and hair-furrowing effects, enhances cultivation level, and solidifies the foundation. To consume it, you need to crack it open with an instrument made of Geng Metal.¡±


    Qu Changge softly explained and took out a small golden hammer, tapping it gently on the Dragon Scale Fruit causing the scales to fall off.


    ¡°Dragon Scale Fruit? Marrow-cleansing and hair-furrowing, enhances cultivation level, and solidifies the foundation?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, upon hearing this, looked at the Dragon Scale Fruit in his hand with a doubtful expression and asked, ¡°Uncle, do I need to return to my home¡¯s practice room and enter closed-door cultivation to consume it?¡±


    ¡°Either way.¡±


    Qu Changge said indifferently.


    Hearing his uncle say this, Lu Quanzhen did not ask further.


    After a moment, when the Dragon Scale Fruit was completely cracked open, it turned into a fruit glowing with a golden sheen.


    Lu Quanzhen didn¡¯t hesitate; under Qu Changge¡¯s watchful eyes, he consumed the fruit.


    The fruit was fragrant and melted in the mouth.


    Then it turned into a majestic and pure power that surged into every limb and every vein.


    At this moment, Lu Quanzhen only felt a warm sensation all over his body.


    But when the Dragon Scale Fruit was completely consumed, this essence of mighty power swept through his body like a towering giant wave.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    Inside Lu Quanzhen¡¯s body, it was like a volcanic eruption, rumbling loudly, his body continuously trembling, and filthy blood and sweat oozing out from his pores.


    ¡°Quanzhen, the process will be a bit painful.¡±


    Qu Changge said softly, flicking out small flags, forming a prohibition in the room to prevent too much disturbance.


    After all, although the room was equipped with a prohibition, it was merely a simple soundproofing, and not very effective.


    ¡°Buzz, buzz, buzz¡ª¡±


    Lu Quanzhen didn¡¯t speak, nor could he; his face showed a look of pain.


    He felt every inch of his skin and every piece of flesh undergoing an indescribable transformation, an extreme pain.


    Despite the pain, he could clearly feel his physical body growing stronger, expelling impurities, and making his meridians and bones much tougher.

 Chapter 613: The Wealthy Uncle! Phoenix Gu! (3)

    At the same time, his bottleneck at the Sixth Level Energy Refinement was also breached in that moment.


    Effortlessly, as naturally as water flowing into a channel!


    After breaking through to the Seventh Level Energy Refinement, his cultivation level continued to climb!


    Seventh Level Energy Refinement Peak!


    Eighth Level Energy Refinement!


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    ...


    In a short while, his cultivation level had broken through to the Eighth Level Energy Refinement.


    Moreover, this cultivation level continued to rise, almost reaching the peak of Eighth Level Energy Refinement.


    In that moment, even Lu Quanzhen himself was astonished.


    He felt the effects of the Dragon Scale Fruit were too exaggerated!


    It had allowed him to break directly from the Sixth Level Energy Refinement to the Eighth Level Energy Refinement!


    Moreover, he could distinctly feel that, compared to the rise in cultivation level, the main enhancements provided by the Dragon Scale Fruit were to his physical body, meridians, bones, and foundation.


    He opened his eyes and saw a stench surrounding him.


    Beside him, Qu Changge gently lifted his hand, and a breeze dispersed the foul stench and impurities from Lu Quanzhen¡¯s body, turning them into flying ash.


    ¡°Quanzhen thanks Uncle!¡±


    At this moment, Lu Quanzhen was almost at a loss for words.


    Facing his uncle, he sincerely knelt down and paid his respects.


    If he had had any suspicion or doubt about this uncle before,


    the Heaven-replenishing Elixir and the Dragon Scale Fruit had dispelled all such feelings.


    There simply was no need!


    If the other party truly had ill intentions against him, why would they spend such a great cost!


    The elixir and fruit were indeed priceless treasures, impossible to measure with Spirit Stones!


    Someone as insignificant as him was definitely not worth such a great cost pursued by the other party!


    So it was purely out of kinship!


    Because of his mother, that he was treated so kindly!


    ¡°Quanzhen, no need to be so formal.¡±


    Qu Changge showed a smile on his face, sensing genuine sincerity in his nephew¡¯s words.


    He knew at this moment his nephew had come to trust him.


    He then asked, ¡°Your mother, Yuzhen, Caizhen, Huaizhen, do they usually stay at Bi Lake Mountain¡­¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mother usually spends her time at Bi Lake Mountain and seldom goes out¡­¡±


    ¡°If Uncle wishes to see Mother, I can invite her to stay in Red Leaf Valley Market for a while. She would certainly be very happy to learn that Uncle is still alive.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said, his tone becoming more intimate as he spoke to Qu Changge.


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    Yue Country.


    In a courtyard.


    ¡°What is going on!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was utterly confused.


    He had just felt a profound and mysterious fluctuation, immediately realizing that a child with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root had been born.


    But the next moment, he realized he should not have any children being born right now.


    Then, after checking through the system, he saw no birth of a newborn.


    This left him very confused.


    Then, just as he was pondering over what was happening, thinking it was a misconception, suddenly another wave of mana surged out of nowhere, forming a droplet of liquid mana.


    This mana was not much.


    But it was the most mana bonus he had ever received.


    Even more than when his son, Lu Qingshan, broke through from the Seventh Level Energy Refinement to the Eighth Level Energy Refinement!


    ¡°This???¡±


    Lu Changsheng was very confused.


    ¡°Changsheng, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Beside him, Lu Miaoge noticed her husband looked troubled and immediately expressed concern.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, nothing, just thinking about something.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head as he spoke.


    But his curiosity could not be suppressed, claiming he had a sudden spark on the Talisman Path and needed to digest it.


    Faced with this reason, Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and others did not press further.


    Soon after, Lu Changsheng went to his room and began checking on his children¡¯s conditions through the system.


    After a long time,


    [Name: Lu Quanzhen]


    [Life Span: 28/111]


    [Talent: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root]


    [Cultivation Level: Eighth Level Energy Refinement]


    [Talent: Management Compatibility (61%)]


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°How did Quanzhen¡¯s Spiritual Root become Fourth Grade, and how did he suddenly break through from Sixth Level to Eighth Level Energy Refinement!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son¡¯s attribute panel, completely baffled.


    If it were just a breakthrough from the Sixth Level to the Seventh Level, he could understand.


    After all, it was normal for Lu Quanzhen, who had been at a bottleneck for many years, to make a breakthrough.


    But the problem was, not only did the Cultivation Level break through two levels, but the Spiritual Root also upgraded from Eighth Grade to Fourth Grade.


    ¡°Could Quanzhen have encountered some situation, some fortuitous event? But isn¡¯t he still managing business at the Red Leaf Valley Market right now?¡±


    ¡°And the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures that could enhance a Spiritual Root are at least Third Rank, extremely rare. Given Quanzhen¡¯s situation, it should be very difficult for him to come into contact with such items.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was very puzzled and really wanted to go home to see what was going on with this son.


    But at this moment, he could only suppress the curiosity and confusion in his heart.


    When he returned to the courtyard, the sky had already darkened.


    Lu Changsheng called his wife to bed, talking about going back.


    Hearing this, the two women also knew that they had been out for quite a while.


    They suggested that once this trip was nearly over, they would send the children back to the Jinyang Sect and then start their journey home.


    ¡­


    Jin Kingdom, Five Poisons Cult.


    Inside a magnificent hall.


    Nangong Mili, in a purple palace dress, her figure graceful and enchanting, gazed at the dark golden bowl covered in patterns in her hands.


    Within the bowl, there was a Gu resembling a silkworm, its body golden and translucent, twinkling brilliantly.


    This Gu insect had streams of resplendent luster flowing through it, dreamy and illusory, as if a silkworm cocoon.


    Yet, amidst the luminous diffusion, it constantly transformed its appearance and shape, at moments resembling a purple butterfly emerging from its cocoon, at others a mythical phoenix born of fire, mysterious and magnificent, dazzling and enchanting.


    ¡°Phoenix Gu¡­¡±


    Nangong Mili watched the Gu, her emotions swirling complexly.


    When she first heard about the Lockheart Gu from her disciple Meng Xiaochan, she immediately applied to the sect for a Phoenix Gu, hoping to use it to neutralize the effects of the Lockheart Gu.


    But Phoenix Gu was rare, and the only one in the sect had been used by the Five Poisons Sect Leader for healing.


    Because of this, she waited ten years, only today obtaining a newly refined Phoenix Gu.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng!¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s sensually red lips parted slightly, and in her mind appeared the image of a handsome man.


    For these ten years, she had been trying her best to forget Lu Changsheng.


    Due to the Lockheart Gu¡¯s effects, which made one uncontrollably develop romantic feelings for the host.


    These feelings of love would ferment over time and interaction, growing stronger and stronger.


    Until one was hopelessly in love, wholeheartedly devoted, even losing oneself!


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    For these ten years, although she had stayed away from Lu Changsheng and tried to suppress her feelings,


    The past interactions, the Misty Sky Bead inside her body, the Golden Core Charm, her daughter Nangong Yaoyao, all made it impossible for her to completely forget him.


    At this moment, she even doubted whether her feelings and impressions of Lu Changsheng came from the Lockheart Gu or were genuinely from her heart.


    Real yet false, when false is real; real becomes false, false becomes real¡­ Who can distinguish?


    ¡°I, Nangong Mili, even if I were to like a man, would not be overly sentimental and sensitive!¡±

 Chapter 614: This Guru Doesnt Seem Very Reliable!

    Jinyang Sect, outside the mountain gate.


    ¡°Qingshan, take good care of your sister.¡±


    ¡°Little Zhu, your parents will come to visit you whenever they have time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng bade farewell to his children.


    Were it not for the unusually deep master-disciple relationship in the Cultivation World, and Tianyuan True Immortal¡¯s decent treatment of his children, he would have wanted to take his children back home.


    It wasn¡¯t that he was opposed to them becoming disciples and cultivating within the Immortal Sects.


    ...


    It was really because traveling from Bi Lake Mountain to Jinyang Sect was too far and inconvenient, leaving him worried.


    Beside him, Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan also watched their children with faces filled with reluctance.


    ¡°Dad, mom, auntie, don¡¯t worry, I will definitely take good care of my sister,¡± Lu Qingshan said with a determined and serious expression.


    Perhaps it was the effect of the Seed of Law, but when he was serious, his brows had an added sharpness.


    ¡°Daddy, mommy, auntie¡­¡±


    Lu Qingzhu¡¯s eyes brimmed red, veiled with mist, filled with reluctance.


    ¡°Sigh¡­¡±


    Seeing his daughter like this, Lu Changsheng sighed in his heart, holding his daughter feeling very heartbroken.


    He knew that Tianyuan True Immortal was mainly taking his son as a disciple. The daughter was merely incidental.


    That was why he had previously asked his daughter whether she wanted him to wait here for Tianyuan True Immortal to return, to see if he could take his daughter back home.


    But his daughter could not bear to leave her brother, Lu Qingshan, alone at the sect.


    ¡°Little Zhu, be good.¡±


    Lu Miaoge, deeply reluctant as well, held her daughter.


    ¡°Qingshan, Qingzhu?¡±


    As the family said their farewells, unable to part, a languid and alluring voice sounded.


    A giant gourd descended from the sky, upon which a mature, voluptuous woman sat wearing a bright red, ornate dress. Her ample curves fully conveyed a ripe, lazy charm, holding a red wine gourd in her hand, making her exquisitely beautiful face appear flushed and all the more enticing.


    ¡°Master!¡±


    ¡°Master!¡±


    Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu, seeing the woman, promptly called out.


    ¡°Greetings, True Immortal!¡±


    Lu Miaoge recognized the identity of the woman in the red dress.


    It was indeed their children¡¯s master, Tianyuan True Immortal!


    ¡°Master, True Immortal?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised to see the woman.


    He hadn¡¯t expected his children¡¯s master to have such a hedonistic appearance.


    No wonder his son said that this master didn¡¯t care for managing matters, often absent from the sect.


    Others aside, just the appearance of the woman hardly seemed reliable nore did she resemble a Nascent Soul Immortal in demeanor.


    However, despite his thoughts, he still bowed respectfully, ¡°Greetings, True Immortal!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, True Immortal!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan also quickly composed herself to show her respects.


    She was a bit shocked that her children¡¯s master looked like this.


    Although she had never met a Nascent Soul Immortal, and scarcely seen even Foundation Establishment Cultivators,


    in her subconscious mind, she had always believed that Nascent Soul Immortals were supposed to be transcendent beings with an appearance of deep wisdom!


    Now, seeing her son¡¯s master shattered that image. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    With a posture languorous from intoxication; not to mention, her voluptuous, milky-white legs openly crossed, creating an inviting curve at her hips.


    Her long black hair was casually loose, with a few strands likely wet and disarrayed from wine, and her clothing a bit untidy showing off her delicate collarbones and flushed, fair skin.


    To say this was a luxurious, indulgent lady of high stature, she could understand.


    But to say this was a Nascent Soul Immortal¡­


    ¡°Master, this is my dad, this is my mom, and this is my auntie, whom you have met before.¡±


    ¡°They came to Jinyang Sect to visit me.¡±


    Lu Qingshan, facing his master, introduced them openly.


    Although he also felt his master was not quite dependable, hardly resembling other Core Formation highbrows,


    over the years, he had grown accustomed to it.


    ¡°Greetings to the three Daoists.¡±


    Tianyuan True Immortal, hearing this, descended from the giant gourd, her lazily casual manner transforming into a dignified and majestic presence, nodding lightly as a gesture.


    She then looked somewhat surprised towards Lu Miaoge and said, ¡°Lu Daoist, you¡¯re planning to go back?¡±


    ¡°Replying to the True Immortal, my husband, my sister, and I came to see Qingshan and Qingzhu. Now that we see they are well, we plan to return,¡±


    Lu Miaoge, graceful and gentle, her demeanor like flowing water, bowed slightly, ¡°We are grateful for your efforts over the years.¡±


    ¡°Since Qingshan and Qingzhu are under my tutelage, I will naturally cultivate them well. Lu Daoist can rest assured,¡±


    Tianyuan True Immortal replied, ¡°Since the three Daoists are here, why not come inside for some tea and rest a while before leaving?¡±


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, we¡¯ll trouble the True Immortal,¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge exchanged a glance, nodding and responding.


    Subsequently, the six of them entered Jinyang Sect and proceeded to Tianyuan Peak.


    After arriving at the grand hall on the peak, Tianyuan True Immortal briefly talked about Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu¡¯s situation over the years and asked how the three had come and planned to return.


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    From the conversation, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge could feel that the True Immortal¡¯s invitation for a casual chat was purely out of politeness, considering the children, and not really from any genuine interest in conversation.


    Faced with this, after a few brief exchanges, the three courteously bid their farewells.


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng remembered the three jars of liquor he had made using the Spiritual Eye Spring water stored in his Storage Bag.


    He took them out of the Storage Bag and said, ¡°I see the True Immortal enjoys drinking on regular days. This is a small token of my own making, please accept.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡±

 Chapter 615: This True Person Seems Unreliable! (2)

    Although she didn¡¯t value the wine.


    Lu Changsheng had expressed goodwill toward her, and she, a Nascent Soul Immortal of great renown, naturally wouldn¡¯t take advantage of others.


    ¡°Many thanks, True Immortal.¡±


    Lu Changsheng and two others bowed to express their thanks.


    Afterward, the three of them said a word to their children and then left Jinyang Sect, preparing to board a Spiritual Vessel to return to Jiang Country.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge.¡±


    ...


    Yan Yuan muttered to herself after Lu Changsheng and his companions had departed.


    She had once met Lu Miaoge.


    Although the impression was not deep, there was still some memory.


    It was clear that the other party had changed drastically from those years past.


    Not only had she broken through to Foundation Establishment, but the transformation in her appearance and demeanor was also like heaven and earth reversed, her aura gentle as water, embracing all things, tranquil, and pure.


    If she hadn¡¯t encountered her in such a situation, she would hardly believe this was the Qi Refinement junior cultivator she had once seen.


    As for Lu Changsheng, she didn¡¯t feel much.


    After all, it was their first meeting.


    Although he was strikingly handsome and possessed an ethereal demeanor, making a good impression on her senses, that was all.


    Instead, she felt that her disciples¡¯ parents were both so gorgeous, by comparison, they slightly paled.


    She didn¡¯t dwell on it further. Her round, oval face with jade-like luster returned to a lazy, casual demeanor, glancing at the three jars of wine that Lu Changsheng had brought.


    Although she paid little attention to this wine, her wine gourd was an exotic treasure.


    It not only had the ability to independently store different wines, but it also had the effect of nurturing and fermenting them.


    It could enhance the wine, making it increasingly rich and elevated in grade.


    ¡°Pop! Pop! Pop!¡±


    As the wine jar was opened, a rich and fragrant aroma immediately filled the hall, seemingly enriching the spiritual energy in the air.


    ¡°Is this, Second-tier Spiritual Wine?¡±


    Yan Yuan looked at the clear green, crystalline wine in the jar with a hint of surprise on her face.


    She hadn¡¯t expected the wine Lu Changsheng gifted to be quite good.


    She picked up a jar of wine and directly tilted her head back to take a big gulp without any care for appearances.


    Then, smacking her lush lips, she said, ¡°Too bland, too sweet, what kind of wine is this? It¡¯s like what women drink, simply wasting materials.¡±


    ¡°However, this person¡¯s wine brewing skills are indeed rare, this wine is almost a Second-order Superior, if it is well preserved and fermented, it might even reach Quasi-Third Order.¡±


    While talking, she took out her own wine gourd and drew the wine from the three jars in front of her.


    Being able to be classified as Quasi-Third Order was good enough to be considered fine wine for her.


    After all, Top-tier Wine Masters were extremely rare.


    Once reaching the Second-order, advancing further became exceptionally difficult.


    Even she herself was only a Second-tier Top-Level Wine Master.


    After doing this, she contentedly went to check on her two disciples.


    Although she was often away and didn¡¯t manage matters much,


    she still spent time instructing and nurturing her two disciples.


    ¡°Hmm!? Eighth Level Energy Refinement?¡±


    Yan Yuan, upon seeing the siblings standing on the mountain peak, immediately sensed something amiss.


    Her disciple had apparently broken through to the Eighth Level of Energy Refinement.


    Although this level of cultivation wasn¡¯t impressive in her eyes,


    she distinctly remembered that when she had left, this disciple had just broken through to the Seventh Level.


    It had only been a year and a half, and he had already advanced from the Seventh to the Eighth Level?


    ¡°It seems my disciple¡¯s parents are quite generous.¡±


    A smile appeared on Yan Yuan¡¯s exceedingly beautiful face, not taking it too seriously.


    To allow a rapid breakthrough from the Seventh to the Eighth Level of Energy Refinement, many Elixir Medicines could achieve this.


    The reason she did not do this was not to encourage premature advancement.


    She hoped to let her disciple advance step by step steadily.


    Because cultivation is also about cultivating the heart.


    Without the mind keeping up with the level of cultivation, bottlenecks would make life unbearable in the future.


    Even possibly, too much smoothness early on could cause a failure when facing bottlenecks, leading to a complete collapse.


    Such cases were common; she had seen too many of them. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Then, she went up to assess the siblings¡¯ cultivation progress.


    ¡­


    After leaving the Jinyang Sect, Lu Changsheng and his wife Lu Miaoge, along with Lu Miaohuan, steered their Spirit Boat towards ¡°Ancient Moon Immortal City.¡±


    Because the Spiritual Vessel to Azure Phoenix Immortal City from Jinyang Marketplace still required a four-month wait,


    they had planned their itinerary early and were prepared to head to Ancient Moon Immortal City to board the Spiritual Vessel to Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    Along the way, both Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan still had traces of reluctance to part on their faces.


    Especially Lu Miaoge, who had a hint of self-reproach on his face,


    believing that had she not agreed initially, her children would not have apprenticed so far away.


    Faced with this, Lu Changsheng immediately spoke up to comfort her,


    saying that Qing Shan was very sensible, there was no need to worry, and that once he made his breakthrough in Core Formation, it would be easier to visit his children.


    Once one became a Nascent Soul Cultivator, one could transform into a rainbow and travel amidst the Nine Heavens Gang Wind.


    By then, whether in terms of combat power or speed of travel, it would be a qualitative change, and he wouldn¡¯t need to rely on taking a Spiritual Vessel.


    Moreover, if his children really missed home then, he could also bring them back to live anytime.


    ¡°Wife, I feel that Tian Yuan True Immortal is a bit¡­a bit too carefree, lacking the demeanor of a true immortal. It seems somewhat unreliable and offbeat.¡±


    ¡°Will Qing Shan and Qing Zhu under this true immortal¡¯s guidance also become so¡­ carefree?¡±


    At this, Lu Miaohuan whispered.


    Although it was not good to speak ill of a true immortal behind their back,


    she really wasn¡¯t at ease about Tian Yuan True Immortal, worried he might lead her children astray.


    ¡°Cough cough¡­ perhaps this is what a true high-level cultivator is like, unbothered by trifles.¡±


    ¡°In many stories, wandering high-level cultivators are just like this.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently coughed twice and said.


    He didn¡¯t have any rose-colored glasses towards Nascent Soul Immortals, thinking they should be a certain way.


    Like Xiahou Wuwo, this Patriarch Xiahou, a False Core Immortal, when faced with death, was still panicked and discomposed.


    Like Hong Lian, still a Nascent Soul True Lord!


    Yet, in his presence, she showed no demeanor of a true lord.


    Thus Lu Changsheng felt that Nascent Soul Immortals were just like that, merely having higher cultivation, and there was no need to regard them as some highly revered god or goddess.


    It was normal to have a bit of free-spiritedness.


    However, he did think this Tian Yuan True Immortal, when serious, appeared like a fully ripened, dignified, and stately noblewoman, yet upon her appearance, she held a bit of the unruliness of a bad girl, giving people a sense of extreme contrast.


    As everyone knows, it is in these contrasts that a woman is the most alluring.


    ¡°I wonder what Tian Yuan True Immortal¡¯s Spiritual Root Talent is like¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but ponder internally.


    If he could establish a closer bond, allowing her to take good care of his children, he as a father would be willing to make that sacrifice.


    Yet, thinking about how he was still a mere Foundation Establishment weakling, pursuing a Core Formation True Immortal still posed quite a challenge.


    ¡°Alas, cultivation, cultivation, I must devote myself to cultivation when I get back!¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a sigh and steered the Spirit Boat rapidly towards the direction of Ancient Moon Immortal City.


    ¡­


    Red Leaf Valley Marketplace.


    A Spirit Boat touched down.


    ¡°Mother, go slowly.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen led his own mother and younger siblings off the Spirit Boat.


    He had previously taken benefits from his uncle, knowing his uncle wanted to see his mother and his younger siblings.


    But thinking of his uncle as a Demonic Path Cultivator, it was problematic to bring him towards Bi Lake Mountain.


    Moreover, Qu Changge himself did not want his sister to know he was still alive.


    His return this time was not for a siblings¡¯ reunion but simply to check on his sister¡¯s well-being, hoping she could have a better life.


    Thus, he opted to watch from a distance or observe his sister through another identity, which should suffice.


    After pondering, Lu Quanzhen suggested finding a reason to invite his mother and younger siblings to play in Red Leaf Valley Marketplace.


    By then, Qu Changge would join them for a meal and chat under the guise of a good friend.


    ¡°Is this Red Leaf Valley Marketplace?¡±


    Lu Yuzhen and Lu Huaizhen, looking at the marketplace before them, curiously said.


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    Although they weren¡¯t young, due to having no Spiritual Roots, they had never been to Red Leaf Valley Market before.


    ¡°That¡¯s correct, this is the Cultivation Marketplace.¡±


    ¡°Yuzhen, Huaizhen, whatever you want to buy later, just go ahead, and mother will pay for it.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen, wearing a pale pink dress, her face gentle and affable, spoke softly.


    Now nearly fifty, but due to consuming Preserving Youth Pills and practicing lifespan-extending cultivation techniques, her appearance remained youthful, looking merely in her late twenties, completely not showing that she was a mother of four children.

 Chapter 616: The Cheating Lu Quanzhen, Five Elements Fruit Tree!

    ¡°Zhenzhen¡­¡±


    On the tavern¡¯s upper floor, Qu Changge¡¯s eyes moved toward his younger sister, Qu Zhenzhen.


    Seeing that her face bore few signs of the years, always brimming with a happy smile, his dark, profound eyes revealed a color of contentment.


    All these years, his only concern had been this sister of his.


    He had hoped that his sister could live a happy, carefree life.


    But he knew it would be difficult.


    ...


    Because his sister had entered the Cultivation World and became a minor Qi Refinement cultivator.


    Therefore, during his return, he had purposely prepared many Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.


    Even a pig, if bombarded with these treasures, could reach the Foundation Establishment Stage.


    As long as his sister and brother-in-law broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, their life would have some guarantee.


    However, upon learning of the affair at Bi Lake Mountain involving his sister and her cheap husband, he instantly lost all desire to cultivate this brother-in-law.


    He decided to use the prepared Elixir Medicines and Spirit Fruits to cultivate his very satisfactory nephew, Lu Quanzhen.


    Now, seeing his sister in such a state, he knew that much of what his nephew, Lu Quanzhen, had said was not false.


    His sister had, indeed, lived quite well these years, not burdened by the toils of life.


    This slightly eased his displeasure toward his cheap brother-in-law.


    Otherwise, he would be tempted to directly find trouble with this cheap brother-in-law!


    ¡°Are these three Yuzhen, Caizhen, and Huai Zhen?¡±


    Qu Changge then looked toward the handsome young men and beautiful women talking with his sister.


    Through their facial contours and a vague bloodline connection, he could confirm that these were the other children of his sister.


    He faintly remembered that twenty years ago, when he visited his sister at Qing Zhu Mountain, there was only a little boy and a little girl by her side, and a baby in her arms.


    Unnoticed, these children had all grown up.


    Seeing these children, because of his affection for them out of association with his sister, his eyes also revealed a bit of warmth.


    After all, he was destined never to have offspring in this lifetime.


    Now these children, too, were of the Qu Family¡¯s bloodline.


    Qu Changge simply watched his sister¡¯s family without interfering.


    Because he did not want to disrupt his sister¡¯s peaceful life.


    Since his sister thought he had died long ago, why bring the sorrow of another parting?


    Just then, as Qu Zhenzhen was speaking with her children, she seemed to sense something and suddenly looked up toward the tavern where Qu Changge was.


    She saw an elegant man in black robes drinking alone by the window.


    Lu Quanzhen also noticed his uncle.


    Through their interactions over these days, he basically understood his uncle¡¯s thoughts, afraid of being recognized by his own mother.


    Yet he still pretended to be surprised, and called out loud, ¡°Daoist Zhao!¡±


    ¡°Eh, Quanzhen, is this a friend of yours?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen, hearing her son calling out, said surprisedly.


    ¡°Yes, mother, this is a good friend of mine from when I was traveling outside, he helped me a lot¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen spoke calmly and indifferently.


    Then, he transmitted a message to Qu Changge, suggesting they have a meal together or something.


    Hearing the message from his nephew, Qu Changge was silent for a moment, but still cooperated with his nephew¡¯s act, showing surprise and delight on his face.


    He then made his way downstairs to greet Lu Quanzhen, struck up a conversation about old times, and invited Qu Zhenzhen and the others to dine together.


    During the meal, Qu Changge and Lu Quanzhen told stories about their experiences in the Cultivation World that made Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Caizhen and the others listen with faces full of wonder.


    Having learned from previous contact with Lu Quanzhen, Qu Changge did not talk too much with his sister, fearing she would recognize him. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    And so, Qu Changge passed himself off as simply visiting Red Leaf Valley Market after hearing about it from Lu Quanzhen, and now they were free to meet for tea and chat.


    ¡­


    Half a year later.


    Inside the Cave Mansion at Red Leaf Valley Market.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen sat immobile, circulating the ¡°Five Elements Kunpeng Technique¡±.


    Suddenly, within his Qi Ocean Core, Spiritual Power surged tumultuously.


    A layer of Five Elements Spiritual Light circulated around his body, and within the Qi Ocean Core, a small five-colored fish swam back and forth, as if it could leap out at any moment and transform into a Kunpeng, swallowing the heavens and earth.


    ¡°Ninth Level Energy Refinement.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen opened his eyes, a smile appearing on his handsome face.


    Thinking of his experiences over the past half a year, he felt an almost dreamlike sensation.


    He thought to himself, just what kind of existence his uncle was.


    Not only did he possess so many Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, but he also knew such profound cultivation techniques.


    He looked toward the black-robed man who was protecting him not far away, currently wearing a faint smile, and cupped his hands in a bow, ¡°Thank you, Uncle!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, not bad, now that your Spiritual Power has all been converted to the ¡®Five Elements Kunpeng Technique,¡¯ breaking through to the Foundation Establishment will be a matter of course.¡±


    Qu Changge looked at his nephew, nodding with a smile.


    As he spoke, he took a Storage Ring out of his chest and said, ¡°Quanzhen, your uncle should be heading back soon. Keep this Storage Ring; inside are three Foundation Establishment Elixirs, five Lifespan Extension Pills, one Heaven-replenishing Elixir, and two Five Elements Spirit Fruits¡­¡±


    ¡°You can consume the Five Elements Spirit Fruit when you attempt Foundation Establishment to help enhance and solidify your foundation. The remaining Heaven-replenishing Elixir and Five Elements Spirit Fruits, gift them to your mother.¡±


    ¡°If she really refuses to use them, then give them to Caizhen, or¡­ give them to your father.¡±


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    ¡°As for the other items, arrange them as you see fit.¡±


    Qu Changge said softly.


    He also knew that his sister¡¯s having just broken through to the Sixth Level Energy Refinement was not due to a lack of resources in the household.


    On one hand, his sister¡¯s Spiritual Root Talent was poor, only Eighth Grade.


    On the other hand, his sister genuinely lacked interest in cultivation.

 Chapter 617: The Cheating Lu Quanzhen, Five Elements Fruit Tree! (2)

    ¡°Take good care of your mother, and if there¡¯s an urgent matter, you can send me a message through the Token.¡±


    ¡°But Uncle is far away, and it may take a while for me to get there. If you ever decide to attempt Core Formation, you can also notify Uncle.¡±


    Qu Changge patted his nephew¡¯s shoulder and said softly.


    Through the past six months of contact, teaching, and understanding, he was very satisfied with his nephew, knowing that he had the capability to stand on his own.


    With this nephew around, his sister could continue to live a good life in the future, without being bullied.


    ¡°Uncle¡­¡±


    ...


    Lu Quanzhen had a resolute face and slender eyes. Suddenly lifting his head, he said with a deep voice, ¡°If you run into any trouble, tell me. Although I am powerless now, in the future¡­ I might be able to help Uncle.¡±


    Throughout the half year, Uncle Qu Changge seldom spoke much about his own situation.


    He only mentioned being a Demonic Path Cultivator, knowing too much about that aspect would not be good for him.


    Facing this, Lu Quanzhen vaguely guessed that his uncle might be facing some sort of special situation.


    Otherwise, how could his uncle disappear for thirty years and manage to have possession of so many precious and rare Elixir Medicines and Heavenly and Earthly Treasures?


    For instance, the Heaven-replenishing Elixir that improves the Spiritual Root.


    The Five Elements Spirit Fruit that can significantly increase the likelihood of Foundation Establishment, coveted as top-tier Core Formation Spiritual Object!


    And the rare and uncommon Dragon Scale Fruit, Lifespan Extension Pill, Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    Plus the Soul Nurturing Jade that nurtures the soul and the Mental Spirit, and the Nine-Eyed Bodhi Seed for comprehending Cultivation Techniques!


    Any one of these, once placed in the outside world, could cause a bloody storm that would tempt Foundation Establishment Cultivators, even Nascent Soul Immortals!


    Yet his uncle handed them all to him as if they were worthless.


    This method even gave him a feeling as if his uncle was making final arrangements, which weighed heavily on his heart.


    ¡°Heh heh, those are still far from you. If you manage to break through to Core Formation before the age of a hundred, and condense a Superior Gold Core, then Uncle will tell you about it.¡±


    Qu Changge patted Lu Quanzhen¡¯s shoulder with a smile, speaking casually and naturally.


    His nephew was smart; having been together for so long, he surely realized something.


    He had not completely hidden it, instead, using it as a form of encouragement, hoping his nephew would diligently practice cultivation.


    ¡°Remember, do not practice the latter part of the ¡®Kunpeng Swallowing Heaven Demonic Technique¡¯ unless you¡¯ve broken through Core Formation.¡±


    ¡°Wait until you have broken through Core Formation and ensured your strength before considering practicing the ¡®Kunpeng Swallowing Heaven Demonic Technique¡¯, or at that time Uncle might teach you other techniques.¡±


    Qu Changge continued to admonish him.


    ¡°Uncle, Quanzhen understands.¡± S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Quanzhen said respectfully.


    Uncle Qu Changge taught him the Cultivation Technique divided into two parts.


    The upper part was the ¡°Yin Yang Five Elements Kunpeng Technique,¡± and the lower part was the ¡°Kunpeng Swallowing Heaven Demonic Technique.¡±


    Because of the difficulty of cultivation, he is currently only practicing a part of the ¡°Yin Yang Five Elements Kunpeng Technique.¡±


    He would slowly comprehend the ¡°Yin Yang Five Elements Kunpeng Technique¡± after his Foundation Establishment.


    The ¡°Kunpeng Swallowing Heaven Demonic Technique,¡± on the other hand, belonged to Demonic Techniques.


    Once fully practiced, the entire technique becomes the ¡°Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique.¡±


    This was also Uncle Qu Changge¡¯s statement that he didn¡¯t have any profound orthodox techniques, only this technique that was both righteous and demonic.


    Perhaps considering he might not be able to return in the future, he therefore gave the entire technique to him.


    ¡°Alright, with that said, Uncle is leaving.¡±


    ¡°Practice well at home, take good care of your mother and your younger siblings.¡±


    Qu Changge hugged his nephew with some reluctance and patted his back.


    He had said that if there was trouble, his nephew could send him a message.


    Or what Lu Quanzhen would possibly achieve after his Core Formation, but he himself was uncertain about the future.


    ¡°I¡¯ll see Uncle off.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen nodded and spoke softly.


    He walked out of the Cave Mansion with his uncle and then saw him off through the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    ¡°Quanzhen, take good care of yourself. Remember, do not be impulsive in any matter, think thrice before you act. In this world, only your own strength is eternal!¡±


    Qu Changge told his nephew.


    These were the words his master had given him years ago, and he had come to profoundly understand their meaning over the years.


    He now passed these words on to his nephew.


    After speaking, his figure turned into a streak of light that soared into the sky and then disappeared.


    ¡°Uncle¡­ rest assured, I will break through Core Formation before the age of a hundred and condense a Superior Gold Core!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen watched as his uncle left, clenching his fists, an expression of determination in his eyes.


    He knew how difficult it was to break through Core Formation before the age of a hundred!


    Moreover, to condense the legendary top-tier Superior Gold Core!


    Only the unparalleled geniuses of Immortal Sects, the Nascent Soul Seeds, had a hope to condense a Superior Gold Core within a century!


    Half a year ago, let alone a Superior Gold Core!


    Even achieving Foundation Establishment before the age of sixty would have been difficult for him!


    Even though he now possessed a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, and Foundation Establishment seemed close at hand, achieving Core Formation within a hundred years was still extremely challenging and uncertain.


    But no matter what, he now had a goal to strive for and would work towards it!


    ¡­


    In the azure sky, amidst the winding clouds, an enormous Spiritual Vessel adorned with Spiritual Light was speeding through the air.


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    Inside a guest room on the second deck of the Spiritual Vessel.


    Lu Changsheng was embracing his two warm and fragrant wives, reveling in the joy of traveling thousands of miles in one day.


    Afterward!


    He held onto his wives¡¯ tender skin and shared intimate words.


    However, just at this moment, a stream of mana surged out of nowhere and entered his body, turning into liquid mana that flowed into his Dantian, accompanied by a system prompt tone.

 Chapter 618: The Cheating Lu Quanzhen, Five Elements Fruit Tree! (3)

    How come not long ago, my son Lu Quanzhen advanced from the Sixth Level Energy Refinement to the Eighth Level Energy Refinement?


    And now there¡¯s a child who has broken through to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement!?


    What¡¯s going on?


    Are they not striving at home?


    The moment I leave for a trip, they begin having miraculous encounters, right?


    ...


    What¡¯s more, the Ninth Level Energy Refinement system even included a ¡°Child Money¡±.


    He had thought that in matters of his children¡¯s cultivation, at least until they reached Foundation Establishment, there would be no new achievement bonuses.


    He didn¡¯t expect that reaching the Ninth Level Energy Refinement would suffice.


    ¡°Is it because the Ninth Level Energy Refinement is considered the highest level of Qi Refinement, that there¡¯s a treasure?¡± Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.


    Then, with a slight stir in his Mental Spirit, he opened the system panel to view his son Lu Quanzhen¡¯s attribute panel.


    [Name: Lu Quanzhen]


    [Life Span: 28/121]


    [Talent: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root]


    [Cultivation Level: Ninth Level Energy Refinement]


    [Talent: Management Competency (61%)]


    ¡°It really is Quanzhen¡­¡± Seeing his son Lu Quanzhen¡¯s attribute panel, Lu Changsheng felt a slight pause in his heart, unsure of what his son had been through.


    He didn¡¯t scrutinize or ponder further but continued to be affectionate and intimate with his wife, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan.


    After all, during such loving moments, how could one be distracted and think of anything else?


    After a long while,


    ¡°We will probably reach the Azure Phoenix Immortal City in a few days.¡± Lu Changsheng and his wife left their room to get some fresh air on the deck, gazing at the rolling sea of clouds outside as he spoke.


    ¡°We have been away from home for so long; I wonder how everything is back home.¡± Lu Miaoge, with her ethereal beauty and temperament like flowing water, said.


    This trip had already lasted a year and a half. It was the first time she had ventured so far and for so long, naturally causing her some worry about the situation at home.


    ¡°Zi Xiao is keeping watch at home, and Qing Zhu Mountain has Uncle and Mu Ping there, so everything should be safe and sound; you need not worry.¡± Lu Changsheng held his wife¡¯s hand gently and spoke softly.


    He wasn¡¯t worried about the situation at home.


    After all, Mount Sumeru was there.


    And Hong Lian could be considered as half a Nascent Soul Cultivator.


    He was now just eager to know what was happening with his son Lu Quanzhen.


    Not only did his Spiritual Root advance to the Fourth Grade, but he also surged from the Sixth Level Energy Refinement to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement in a short time¡ªtruly astonishing!


    Even at his peak, he hadn¡¯t advanced so fiercely.


    After much casual chatting and breathing fresh air, the three returned to their room.


    Lu Changsheng then thought of the draw he had obtained, thinking inwardly, ¡°System, draw!¡±


    A golden light spun on the pale red roulette.


    After five seconds, the roulette slowly came to a stop under Lu Changsheng¡¯s watchful eyes, and the golden light landed on ¡®treasure¡¯.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a Fourth-Order Spiritual Plant: Five Elements Spirit Fruit Tree!]


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    A tree glistening with a five-colored luster and laden with fruits appeared from the large roulette wheel, along with the system¡¯s voice.


    ¡°A Fourth-Order Spiritual Plant, Five Elements Spirit Fruit Tree!?¡± Upon hearing the system¡¯s alert, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    Had it not been for Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan still being present, he would have hardly been able to contain his excitement.


    A Third-Order Spiritual Plant is referred to as a Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant!


    So a Fourth-Order Spiritual Plant could definitely be considered a Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Root!


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    He had heard of the great name of the ¡®Five Elements Spirit Fruit Tree.¡¯


    The fruits borne by this tree, known as the Five Elements Spirit Fruit, are also called ¡®Golden Core Fruit.¡¯


    These Five Elements Spirit Fruit not only raised the probability of Core Formation by thirty percent but also helped in the formation of a High-Quality Golden Core, making them extremely rare!


    There were even rumors that consuming these fruits during Nascent Soul formation could be somewhat beneficial!


    Lu Changsheng had never imagined that while he had always wished to draw a Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant, he would directly receive a Fourth-Order Spiritual Fruit Tree this time!

 Chapter 619: When Did Improving Spiritual Roots Become So Simple?

    [Spirit Plant: Five Elements Fruit Tree]


    [Grade: Fourth Rank]


    [Description: The Five Elements Spirit Fruit Tree bears fruit every three hundred years, ripe after five hundred years. Consuming its fruit can condense mana, solidify the foundation, and greatly improve the chances of Foundation Establishment and Core Formation. It also has effects on enhancing Core Formation Cultivation and Magical Power.]


    ¡°Five hundred years to maturity, isn¡¯t that too slow¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the introduction of the Five Elements Fruit Tree in the System Space, couldn¡¯t help but shake his head.


    Even though he knew that Third and Fourth Rank Spirit Fruit Trees took a long time to mature, often hundreds or thousands of years,


    ...


    he still couldn¡¯t help but sigh when he actually saw that his own fruit tree would only bear once every five hundred years.


    After all, it had been only thirty-two years since he had embarked on the Immortal Path.


    He had yet to get used to the ageless nature of true cultivation.


    ¡°Five hundred years later, by that time I¡¯ll probably have reached the Nascent Soul, won¡¯t I?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He felt that by the time this fruit tree bore fruit, he would probably have advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, where the Five Elements Spirit Fruit would be of little use to him.


    This Five Elements Spirit Fruit was destined not for him to consume, but for his wives and children to use in the future.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er previously refined the ¡®Luminous Treasure Tree¡¯ into her ¡®Life-bound Spiritual Root,¡¯ which allows her to produce ¡®Luminous Sweet Dew¡¯ through her own mana.¡±


    ¡°Though the quantity is not much, it definitely allows for earlier fruiting.¡±


    ¡°So if I refine this ¡®Five Elements Fruit Tree¡¯ into a Life-bound Spiritual Root for my family, perhaps it could bear one or two fruits ahead of time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about some effects of his wife Lu Miaoyun¡¯s cultivation of the Heavenly Longevity Technique.


    Although the Heavenly Longevity Technique has no combat capabilities,


    besides longevity, it wasn¡¯t without its uses.


    A cultivator can sacrifice the growth of a Spirit Plant and their own progress in cultivation to induce the fruiting of a Spirit Tree.


    ¡°However, it may not be easy to plant and nourish such a Fourth Rank Spirit Root.¡±


    ¡°At the very least, it must be planted on a Third-Order Spirit Vein and be carefully tended¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately realized that what he needed to consider was not the fruiting of the Five Elements Fruit Tree.


    Rather, he had to consider whether his family can even keep it alive!


    After all, theoretically, a Fourth-Order Spiritual Plant requires at least a Third-Order Spirit Vein to survive.


    And a Third-Order Spirit Vein could just barely keep it alive; to nourish it well was another matter.


    A lacking Spirit Vein not only affects growth but could also, through a single oversight, result in the death of the Spirit Tree.


    ¡°Bi Yun Peak currently has only a Second-Order top-grade Spirit Vein. To advance it to the Third Order might take forever.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a breath.


    Upgrading a Spirit Vein was incredibly difficult.


    To upgrade his own Spirit Vein from Second-Grade Medium Quality to High Quality, he had spent two Spiritual Origin Pearls.


    And that was when his Spirit Vein was already at the upper limit of Second-Grade Medium Quality.


    If he wanted to quickly upgrade the current Spirit Vein to Second-Order Top-grade, he would need seven or eight Spiritual Origin Pearls, let alone upgrading to the Third Order.


    Even if he were wealthier, it wasn¡¯t something to undertake lightly.


    Unless he was lucky and won some items from the Spiritual Eye Spring in the system lottery.


    ¡°However, it might be possible to keep it alive within the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered secretly.


    Although there were no Spirit Veins in the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, Mount Sumeru could control the heavens and the earth on its own, distributing Spiritual Energy and forming regions similar to Spirit Veins within the Cave Heaven. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    So planting it within the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven might just keep the Five Elements Fruit Tree alive.


    ¡°However, relying on Bi Yun Peak¡¯s Spirit Vein and Spiritual Eye Spring, it might also be very difficult to nourish this Five Elements Fruit Tree, with substantial consumption.¡±


    ¡°Never mind, I¡¯ll find a way when the time comes.¡±


    ¡°I also don¡¯t know how the Mount Sumeru is doing after absorbing the Emperor¡¯s Essence, whether the Coexisting Spiritual Plants have been nurtured or not.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly.


    He planned to put the Five Elements Fruit Tree in the System Space temporarily and wait until conditions were right before planting and cultivating it.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡°Oh, Quanzhen, you¡¯re back?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen was delighted to hear of her son Lu Quanzhen¡¯s return.


    ¡°Mother.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, looking at his mother in front of him and thinking of the uncle who had just left, felt a slight heaviness in his heart.


    He understood his uncle¡¯s thoughts.


    Whether or not he achieved success on the Immortal Path, he only wished for his mother to live a worry-free and happy life.


    He sat down to chat with his mother, trying to relieve her fatigue and talking about amusing things.


    Then he took out the Heaven-replenishing Elixir given by his uncle and said, ¡°Mother, this is a gift I got for you. It has effects for beautifying the skin and increasing cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Quanzhen, you¡¯re so thoughtful.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen smiled happily when she heard her son¡¯s words.


    After all, her son not only took the time to visit his mother, but his siblings had gone out to play as well.


    Now, he also knew to come back home to visit her, which comforted her.


    However, looking at the dark jade porcelain bottle, she gently said, ¡°Quanzhen, your mother doesn¡¯t need any elixirs right now, you shouldn¡¯t waste Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°If you really want to make your mother happy, you should marry soon. Don¡¯t delay any longer. Let your mother hold your children at home. Your Brother Yun¡­ got his seventh child on the way just last month¡­¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s voice trailed off with a hint of grievance and envy.


    She had a good relationship with Lu Miaoyun.


    So seeing how obedient Lu Yun was, arranging one wife and four concubines, with six children, she felt very envious.


    Lu Quanzhen: ¡°¡­¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Quanzhen immediately felt a headache coming on.


    He usually avoided his mother exactly because she loved to bring this up every time they met.


    And with Lu Yun as a comparison, he didn¡¯t even know what to say in response.


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    ¡°Mother, I understand. Please take this elixir. I have something else to attend to; we¡¯ll talk more later.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen set down the elixir and quickly found an excuse to leave.


    ¡°Quanzhen, Quanzhen.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen watched her son depart as if he were escaping and showed a touch of sadness on her face.


    However, looking at the dark jade porcelain bottle on the table, her eyes still revealed a sense of relief.

 Chapter 620: When Did Enhancing a Spiritual Root Become So Easy? (2)

    In years past, her son would also give her, his mother, little gifts, but seldom would he give her elixir medicines.


    On one hand, the price of elixir medicines was somewhat expensive.


    On the other hand, Bi Lake Mountain lacked nothing in the way of elixir medicines for her.


    Each month, she even gave the elixirs allotted for her own cultivation to her son, Lu Quanzhen, and her daughter, Lu Caizhen.


    With the cultivation speed that Lu Quanzhen possessed, it could be said that his mother¡¯s contributions played a part in it.


    ¡°How beautiful these elixir medicines are.¡±


    ...


    Qu Zhenzhen opened the porcelain bottle and saw the Heaven-replenishing Elixirs inside, her gentle and amiable face showing a look of surprise.


    She might not have been greatly interested in cultivation, but over the years, she had gained a substantial understanding of the cultivation world.


    She knew that this kind of elixir medicine was no common product; it was extremely rare and precious.


    ¡°Quanzhen, Quanzhen!¡±


    She hurriedly got up to stop her son, indicating that the elixir was too precious for her to use.


    But her son, Lu Quanzhen, had long since disappeared without a trace.


    ¡°Mother, did you nag Brother about his marriage affairs again? I saw Brother escaping on his flying sword in the blink of an eye.¡±


    At that moment, her daughter Lu Caizhen, dressed in a light goose-yellow dress and with a cute face, came over with a giggling smile.


    ¡°Hmph, your brother is already so old, can¡¯t I, his mother, mention it? Look at your Brother Yun¡­¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen said somewhat aggrieved.


    ¡°Alright, alright, Mother, don¡¯t be angry. This is the spiritual honey produced by the jade bees I¡¯ve recently started raising. It¡¯s very sweet, and sister and brother both said it tastes good; you should try it.¡±


    Lu Caizhen didn¡¯t pick up on the topic but rather like offering a treasure, took out a bee box and changed the subject.


    Originally, she had a bit of interest in beekeeping and Lu Changsheng naturally indulged her, getting her a few hives of flower bees.


    Although many hives had died, thanks to their rich parents and their relentless spirit, she eventually became a formal beekeeper.


    Usually, it allowed her to produce some honey for the family consumption.


    ¡°Mother, give it a try.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s face immediately broke into a smile, putting aside the matters concerning her son, Lu Quanzhen.


    She had remained happy all these years, having come out from the shadows of her family¡¯s annihilation, in part due to the presence of her loved ones and also due to her own forgetful and optimistic nature.


    ¡°It really is delicious!¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen drank a cup of honey water, her eyes curving like crescent moons in joy.


    Then, looking at the ink jade porcelain bottle in her hand, she said, ¡°Caizhen, this is the elixir medicine your brother gave you. It¡¯s said to have skin-beautifying and cultivation-boosting effects. Mother doesn¡¯t need it, so you take it and use it.¡±


    This elixir appeared precious, and she couldn¡¯t bear to use it herself.


    She also knew that when her son and husband gave her gifts, they wouldn¡¯t take them back once given.


    So, she decided to let her daughter use it.


    After all, this daughter, like her, loved to play around and was not keen on cultivating, having only recently made a breakthrough to the Fourth Level Energy Refinement.


    ¡°Wow, what a beautiful elixir.¡±


    Lu Caizhen also expressed surprise upon seeing the Heaven-replenishing Elixir inside the porcelain bottle.


    After all, not only was the elixir crystal-clear and radiant, but it also seemed to have a life of its own. Its luster pulsated faintly, as if breathing, and threads of light flowed through it naturally.


    She voiced her refusal, ¡°Mother, since Brother gave it to you, you should use it.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Mother doesn¡¯t need it, take it.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen said affectionately.


    ¡°Thank you, Mother!¡±


    Lu Caizhen didn¡¯t refuse any further and affectionately gripped her mother¡¯s wrist.


    ¡°By the way, Caizhen, how are things between you and Xuanji now?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen gently stroked her children¡¯s hair and asked.


    She knew that her daughter, Lu Caizhen, was on good terms with Hong Yi¡¯s son, Hong Xuanji, and they were quite close.


    ¡°Mother~¡±


    Lu Caizhen immediately behaved bashfully at that remark.


    ¡°Mother is just asking.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen clung to her daughter¡¯s arm and spoke with a coquettish tone.


    ¡­


    Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    ¡°Hu, we¡¯ve finally arrived.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, his wife Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan gazed at the city before them, disembarking from the ¡®Ancient Moon Spirit Ship.¡¯


    It would be another two months before the Spiritual Vessel from Azure Phoenix Immortal City was due to return to Qingyun Market.


    But Lu Changsheng still planned to take the Spiritual Vessel home rather than pilot the Spirit Boat himself.


    After all, there was no rush over these few months, as traveling by Spiritual Vessel was much safer and more relaxing.


    The three rented a courtyard in the Inner City and then leisurely picked out some gifts for their wives and children back home.


    Lu Changsheng also planned to purchase a large amount of Demon Beast skeletons, Demon Beast blood, and Demon Beast Crystal Cores, among other materials.


    Because of its proximity to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range and the large number of Loose Cultivators around, Demon Beast materials were generally 30-40% cheaper in Azure Phoenix Immortal City than in other places.


    Whether for Talisman Making, crafting beast-shaped Puppets, or as Hong Lian suggested, for Medicinal Baths, the majority of the raw materials came from Demon Beasts.


    Just then, a thick, mysterious vibration surged through Lu Changsheng¡¯s body. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused slightly.


    He knew this was the fluctuation of a Spiritual Root.


    But he had no children being born, and for his grandchildren, unless it was a Top-Grade Spiritual Root, there wouldn¡¯t be such an effect of a Spiritual Root enhancement.


    His Mental Spirit stirred slightly as he looked at the system. There was an increase in his grandchildren, but no Spiritual Root was listed.


    ¡°Could it be Quanzhen again?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son, Lu Quanzhen.


    There was no change in his attributes panel.


    This left him somewhat surprised, and he began to review the attribute panels of his children.


    After about a quarter of an hour, he finally found out which of his children had a boost in their Spiritual Root.


    [Name: Lu Caizhen]


    [Life Span: 25/93]


    [Talent: fifth-grade Spiritual Root]


    [Cultivation Level: Fourth Level Qi Refinement]


    [Talent: Beekeeping Compatibility (38%)]


    ¡°Is it because of Quanzhen¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his daughter¡¯s attribute panel with a slight frown, guessing it had something to do with his son, Lu Quanzhen.


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    After all, not long ago his son Lu Quanzhen¡¯s Eighth Grade Spiritual Root upgraded to Fourth Grade, and now his daughter Lu Caizhen had gone from Ninth Grade to Fifth Grade.


    ¡°Since when did raising a Spiritual Root become so easy¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, somewhat baffled by the situation.


    Apart from the Hope Gu, he hadn¡¯t encountered any Heavenly and Earthly Treasures that could enhance a Spiritual Root.


    It had taken him a full twelve years to advance his Spiritual Root from Ninth Grade to Fifth Grade, and seventeen years to progress to Fourth Grade!

 Chapter 621: Since When Did Improving Spiritual Roots Become So Easy? (3)

    But their children had made rapid progress to the fifth-grade and fourth-grade levels in just a short time.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s thoughts of returning home became even more urgent, wanting to understand what was going on with his children.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Inside a courtyard, in the practice room.


    ...


    ¡°This, this, this!?¡±


    Lu Caizhen opened her eyes, looking at her hands, feeling the speed of her recent cultivation, she was astonished.


    After taking the elixir medicine her mother gave her, there was no noticeable increase in her cultivation level.


    She only felt a mysterious sensation throughout her body, as if, in some inexplicable way, her Spiritual Root had been enhanced.


    Then she attempted to meditate and cultivate.


    To her discovery, her cultivation speed was several times faster than before, leaving her utterly amazed.


    ¡°What kind of elixir medicine is this! It can actually enhance the Spiritual Root!¡±


    Lu Caizhen muttered to herself, realizing the pill was extraordinary, and hastily went to find her mother.


    At the same time, Lu Quanzhen came to visit his own mother.


    After all, the Heaven-replenishing Elixir was of great importance.


    His mother would definitely realize something was amiss after taking it, and he needed to explain and instruct her.


    ¡°Quanzhen, do you have something to tell me?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen looked at her son coming to find her again and happily inquired.


    Her son was avoiding her all day long, coming over yesterday, and again today, which made her somewhat surprised.


    ¡°Mother, the pill I gave you, haven¡¯t you taken it yet?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen looked at his mother and guessed that she hadn¡¯t taken it yet.


    ¡°Quanzhen, where did you get that pill? It looks very precious, and I thought it wasn¡¯t necessary, so I gave it to Caizhen.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen spoke thusly.


    ¡°Gave it to Caizhen?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.


    Although his uncle had said that if his mother didn¡¯t want it, he could give it to his sister or perhaps his father.


    But there was only one Heaven-replenishing Elixir left, and if it really came down to making a decision, he would without question choose his mother, Qu Zhenzhen.


    After all, it was his uncle¡¯s intention.


    It was for this reason that he worried his mother would refuse, so he made up a reason.


    But unexpectedly, due to an unfortunate twist of fate, his mother had given the elixir to his sister.


    ¡°Quanzhen, what is it?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen looked at her son, sensing that something was not quite right.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I was just asking. Since it¡¯s given to Caizhen, it¡¯s given to Caizhen. I have something to discuss with her anyway.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen kept his expression calm, and with a faint smile, he responded nonchalantly.


    He knew that once his sister took the pill, she would realize the effects were not as expected, and he needed to explain and instruct her.


    However, just as he got up and hadn¡¯t even stepped out of the door, he saw his sister hurrying over frantically.


    ¡°Mother! Mother!¡±


    ¡°Eh, brother, you¡¯re here too, what kind of pill did you give to mother? After I took it, I felt like my Spiritual Root¡­¡±


    Lu Caizhen saw her brother and immediately spoke out.


    ¡°Ah¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen looked at his impetuous sister, smacked his own forehead, and sighed.


    Then, in front of his mother and sister¡¯s attentive gaze, Lu Quanzhen explained without a change in expression.


    He stated that the pill was something he had obtained from a fortunate encounter some time ago.


    After taking it himself, his Spiritual Root was enhanced.


    Thus, after much thought, he decided that his mother should take the remaining one.


    This way, mother could cultivate properly, and perhaps in the future, she might even break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, providing more companionship for father and her children. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But considering that his mother would definitely not want to use it herself, he made up a reason.


    ¡°The improvement of the Spiritual Root, Quanzhen, actually this Elixir Medicine could be given to your father.¡±


    ¡°Your father¡¯s Spiritual Root is not good; if he could improve his Spiritual Root, future Cultivation would be much easier.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s face showed a hint of regret.


    She wasn¡¯t pitying herself; she just felt the Elixir Medicine was more suitable for Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Mother, brother.¡±


    Lu Caizhen¡¯s hair curled softly, her fingers fidgeting with the corner of her clothes, feeling guilty for having consumed such a precious pill.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, what¡¯s done is done. Concentrate more on Cultivation in the future.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said softly, without blaming his sister.


    After all, this was his own oversight.


    He looked at his sister with a serious expression, instructing, ¡°Caizhen, the matter of the Spiritual Root is of great importance. You must never carelessly disclose it to anyone, understand?¡±


    ¡°Brother, I know.¡±


    Lu Caizhen nodded repeatedly.


    She had been Cultivating for so long and had not heard of an Elixir Medicine or Heavenly and Earthly Treasures that could improve a Spiritual Root.


    She knew that being privy to such information could easily cause trouble.


    After Lu Quanzhen had reassured his sister, Qu Zhenzhen, anxious her son might be upset, whispered, ¡°Quanzhen, your mother has something to tell you.¡±


    ¡°Actually, your father had given your mother a Cultivation Method called ¡®Heavenly Longevity Technique¡¯¡­ Your Aunt Lu Miaoyun is Cultivating this Technique. Once your father finds a Spirit Plant, your mother will be able to Cultivate it too, so don¡¯t worry about her.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen said softly, revealing the Heavenly Longevity Technique to her son.


    ¡°Heavenly Longevity Technique, by Refining Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plants, has no bottleneck and doubles one¡¯s Life Span¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen paused, somewhat surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected his family to possess such a Cultivation Method.


    But he was aware of how rare Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plants were.


    It was already quite fortunate that his father found one for his Aunt Lu Miaoyun.


    However, finding another for his own mother to Cultivate would likely not be easy.


    ¡°There are still four years left until the Purple Shadow Secret Realm opens.¡±


    ¡°Now that I am at the Ninth Level Energy Refinement, if I concentrate on refining my Technique during this period, perhaps I could find a Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant when I venture into the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen narrowed his eyes, murmuring to himself.


    The Purple Shadow Secret Realm opened once every thirty years.


    Upon learning of this Secret Realm, he had planned to break through to the Seventh Level Energy Refinement before its opening and take his chances exploring it.


    Now, hearing his mother¡¯s words and having reached the Ninth Level Cultivation Level, he also felt confident in visiting it.


    ¡­


    Two months later.


    Lu Changsheng, accompanied by his wives and concubines, boarded the Spiritual Vessel and set off on the return journey to the Qingyun Region.


    On this trip, he also planned to ask Li Feiyu whether he wanted to return with him.


    But after learning that the latter had been out and not at home, he let out a slight sigh.


    As he had guessed, Li Feiyu¡¯s mentality had been somewhat influenced by himself; he was preparing for one final effort in the next few years.


    ¡°With a Substitute Talisman, Feiyu should be able to escape if he encounters any danger.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood on the deck, contemplating.


    But as he gazed at the overlapping peaks and the endlessly extending Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, his heart lurched, realizing a problem.


    A Substitute Talisman could form a Puppet substitute to take one¡¯s place in the face of life-threatening danger, then transport the user a thousand miles away.


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    However, this transportation was random and not under the user¡¯s control.


    Li Feiyu, who had long honed his skills in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, might be randomly transported even deeper into the wilderness if he used a ¡®Substitute Talisman.¡¯


    And deep within the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, not to mention Energy Refining Cultivators, even those at the Foundation Establishment and Nascent Soul Cultivation Levels faced great danger.


    ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be that bad¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, believing that after so many years, Li Feiyu¡¯s luck couldn¡¯t possibly be so poor.

 Chapter 622: Li Feiyu: What a coincidence!?

    Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    Lush and leafy, the forest with its dense foliage covered the sky.


    ¡°Swish! Swish! Swish!¡±


    A tall middle-aged man in black armor dashed through the woods like a hunting leopard, his physical body tearing through the air and creating a long wave, like river water churning, stirring up a noise that crackled and popped.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    Just then, a demon beast¡¯s roar thundered out from up ahead, causing a fierce wind to blow through the forest and bringing with it a stench of blood.


    ...


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    Li Feiyu, upon hearing this roar, paused his steps, and a cold expression crossed his face, now looking somewhat unsightly.


    ¡°Li Changjing, let¡¯s see where you can run to now!¡±


    Two streaks of escape light shot towards Li Feiyu at this moment.


    One of them was a violet-faced, tall, fifty-something-year-old old man looking at Li Feiyu with murderous intent on his face.


    ¡°Elder Zhu, with a Second Order Monster Beast attacking now, if you insist on killing me, you could also be in danger if that beast gets entangled with you.¡±


    Li Feiyu looked at the old man and said solemnly.


    The two were both loose cultivators from Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    They had formed enmity during a beast tide.


    Both at the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement, Li Feiyu was naturally not afraid of the other party and even thought of taking him down someday.


    But who would have known that nearly sixty years old, the other party would make a last desperate attempt and actually succeed in achieving Foundation Establishment, and now they encountered each other in this mountain range.


    Even though he practiced magical dual cultivation, he couldn¡¯t possibly be a match for the other party and could only rely on the terrain of the mountain range to flee.


    He still had some hope of escaping, but who knew that his luck would be so terrible as to encounter a Second Order Monster Beast on the periphery of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    ¡°If you want me to withdraw, that can be arranged, as long as you hand over your storage bag, and we can cancel all our grievances,¡±


    Zhu He said with narrowing eyes.


    His attack on Li Feiyu was not only due to past vengeance but also because he knew that Li Feiyu was plotting for Foundation Establishment and had considerable savings.


    To break through to Foundation Establishment, he had not only spent all his spirit stones but also incurred a huge debt.


    Now without even one decent spiritual artifact, he naturally did not want to let Li Feiyu go.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    In the midst of their conversation, the ground trembled.


    Out of nowhere, a huge black bear charged out from the forest.


    The bear was sturdy, standing tall on its hind legs, several meters high, and emanated an overwhelming and foul stench.


    ¡°No good, this is a Mid-grade Earth Level Bear Demon, the Black Fiend Bear! How can an Earth Grade Bloodline Monster Beast appear on the outskirts of the mountain range!¡±


    The three of them, upon seeing this black bear demon, all changed in color.


    On the outskirts of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, although Second Order Monster Beasts roamed, it was rare for Earth Grade Bloodline Monster Beasts to appear.


    Even high-rank bloodline monster beasts were not common.


    Such Earth Grade Bloodline Monster Beasts had combat abilities far surpassing ordinary Foundation Establishment and were tremendously difficult to deal with.


    Moreover, once the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range made too much of a commotion, it might even attract other monster beasts, which was very dangerous.


    ¡°This Black Fiend Bear has an Earth Grade bloodline; inside it, there might be a special monster core. I¡¯ll call for people now; we might even make a small fortune!¡±


    Upon witnessing this scene, Zhu He made a quick decision, formed a gesture incantation with his hands, and his mana surged within him, creating wind barriers around him to envelope Li Feiyu and cut off his escape, hoping to draw the Black Fiend Bear¡¯s attention.


    He then transformed into a streak of escape light, taking his Dao Companion and turning to flee, ready to leave the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    ¡°Dammit!¡±


    Li Feiyu¡¯s eyes turned fierce, his expression dark and ugly as he quickly invoked a protective aura and then slapped his storage bag, taking out a Golden Light Barrier Talisman to use, trying to make a break for it.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The Black Fiend Bear let out a roaring howl, its massive body, like a small mountain, crashing down with a thick black aura.


    Faced with this terrifying force, the golden light around Li Feiyu shattered instantly.


    Just then, the ¡®Substitute Talisman¡¯ on his forehead burst into flames, unleashing a mystic force that enveloped his body.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    Soon after, the world spun around him, leaving behind a dazed ¡®Li Feiyu.¡¯


    ¡­


    Deep within the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    A valley amidst a range of perilous peaks.


    This place was filled with several terrifying presences.


    In the midst, there was a strikingly beautiful woman, with sharp and distinct features, emanating a sharp and domineering air, dressed in Qingjin armor, standing atop a cyan bird.


    Her figure was tall and imposing, her eyes blazing like stars, her hands clasped behind her back as if she was a spear supporting the heavens and the earth, radiating a piercing and authoritarian presence.


    This person was none other than Jiang Kingdom¡¯s Number One Independent Cultivator, the City Lord of Azure Phoenix Immortal City, the Azure Phoenix Immortal!


    At this moment, the Azure Phoenix Immortal was looking down at the valley in front of her, discussing something with a few cultivators beside her. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Around the valley, cultivators and array masters were controlling formation flags and working on something against a huge cliff face.


    Just then.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    A ripple surged through the air, and a figure suddenly appeared, falling from the clouds.


    ¡°Eh? Not good!¡±


    Li Feiyu felt the surrounding darkness disappear, but his body was falling fast, and he realized he was high up in the sky.


    His spiritual power surged within him, and he slapped his storage bag, deploying his flying artifact.


    However, just as he stabilized himself and took a good look around, he immediately sensed something amiss.


    Not far from him stood several figures.


    Even though these figures didn¡¯t show much mana or spiritual pressure, just their gazes upon him made his body stiffen, his spiritual power sluggish, and his breath short.


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    Especially the person in the center, wearing the green armor and standing on a cyan bird, made his throat go dry and his heart start to ¡®thump thump thump¡¯ in panic.


    He had never seen Azure Phoenix Immortal up close.


    But seeing the Third Rank Qing Luan under her feet, he immediately knew her identity!


    ¡°What is this place, it seems to be inside the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.¡±


    ¡°Why is Azure Phoenix Immortal here, and from the looks of it, she seems to be setting up a formation¡­¡±

 Chapter 623: Li Feiyu: What a Coincidence, Right!? (2)

    Li Feiyu¡¯s body stiffened, his heart heavy, and his mind whirled rapidly, considering what he should do in the current situation.


    After all, he had appeared here out of nowhere, and if he couldn¡¯t provide a reasonable explanation, he was afraid he wouldn¡¯t be able to leave alive.


    He saw Azure Phoenix Immortal¡¯s cold and sharp eyes looking toward him, and his heart trembled. He immediately bowed and said, ¡°This humble one, Li Feiyu, pays his respects to City Lord!¡±


    Just that look from Azure Phoenix Immortal filled Li Feiyu with terror, feeling an intense suffocation.


    It felt like a simple shift in her gaze could kill him.


    ¡°Hmm? You recognize me.¡±


    ...


    The Azure Phoenix Immortal stood with her hands behind her back, her tall figure imposing, and her voice calm and indifferent.


    ¡°This humble one had the fortune to see City Lord during the Beast Tide!¡±


    Li Feiyu¡¯s body remained rigid, as if there were thorns on his back, as he bowed respectfully.


    ¡°Why have you come here?¡±


    The Azure Phoenix Immortal continued to speak.


    As a Nascent Soul Grand Cultivator, she had sensed a surge of spatial mana fluctuation the instant Li Feiyu appeared.


    The fluctuation was faint, but no matter what, it was not something a mere Ninth Level Qi Refinement cultivator like him could touch, so there definitely had to be a secret.


    Especially considering he had appeared right here.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    At this moment, Li Feiyu had absolutely no idea how to explain.


    He couldn¡¯t just say that a talisman given to him by a good brother randomly transferred him here, could he?


    Even if he said it, the other party wouldn¡¯t believe it.


    Just then, he noticed the surrounding scenery and the mountainside below him, and his heart skipped a beat, feeling inexplicably familiar.


    ¡°This is¡­ the entrance to the Ancient Relic Site indicated by Changsheng¡¯s treasure map!¡± Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Azure Phoenix Immortal is leading people to break the formation, trying to breach this Ancient Relic Site!¡±


    In this life-and-death situation, Li Feiyu¡¯s mind raced like lightning, remembering why the place was familiar to him, and realizing why Azure Phoenix Immortal was here.


    At this moment, he simply didn¡¯t know what to say.


    This was too much of a coincidence!


    He had actually appeared at the location of the Ancient Relic Site due to the random transfer of the Life-Substitute Talisman.


    The only problem was that Azure Phoenix Immortal was currently digging and exploring this relic site.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    At that moment, a False Core Immortal by her side let out a light hum.


    Instantly, the energy and blood in Li Feiyu¡¯s body churned, and he found it hard to breathe, almost falling from the sky.


    He bit his teeth and forced out, ¡°To report back to City Lord, this humble one inadvertently obtained a treasure map from a cave mansion years ago, relating to an Ancient Relic Site.¡±


    ¡°This humble one is at the Ninth Level of Qi Refinement, but with only a Lower Grade Spiritual Root, Foundation Establishment is bleak, so I wanted to make one last effort through this relic site!¡±


    ¡°The reason I am here is because that cave mansion had a prohibited arrangement resembling an ancient teleportation array, and after countless trials, I finally triggered it, and then the world spun around, and I inexplicably appeared here.¡±


    Li Feiyu, while speaking, felt the pressure around him dissipate significantly, knowing he must have guessed correctly.


    He quickly said, ¡°To be able to meet City Lord here is this humble one¡¯s honor. I am willing to offer the treasure map and the information about the Ancient Relic Site to City Lord!¡±


    In the current situation, he knew there was only one choice he could make.


    That was to actively offer the information about the Ancient Relic Site.


    The Azure Phoenix Immortal before him, as the Master of the Azure Phoenix Immortal City and Jiang Kingdom¡¯s Number One Independent Cultivator, a highly respected figure, would have some regard for face.


    As long as he voluntarily offered the relic site, and if the information provided was helpful, she might be willing to take him along and perhaps even provide some benefits.


    ¡°If your words are true, I won¡¯t be stingy with your reward.¡±


    The Azure Phoenix Immortal said so.


    As a Nascent Soul Immortal, she could tell that Li Feiyu was lying and not telling the whole truth.


    But, coming from the background of an independent cultivator, she understood his psychology very well.


    As long as Li Feiyu was willing to offer the information about the relic site truthfully, she was also willing to give him a chance.


    ¡°Thank you, City Lord!¡±


    Li Feiyu quickly expressed his gratitude, then narrated the information from the treasure map.


    Fortunately, he was a cultivator, with an extraordinary memory.


    After seeing the treasure map previously, he had remembered the details clearly.


    ¡­


    Outside Qingyun Market.


    Lu Changsheng released the Spirit Boat, and with his wife Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan, they maneuvered the Spirit Boat flying towards Bihu Lake Mountain.


    After such a long journey, they were finally about to return home.


    At this moment, not only him, but also Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan, felt somewhat emotionally stirred.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Just then, Lu Changsheng felt a sudden premonition, an indescribable intuition emerging within him.


    In that instant, he sensed that a ¡®Substitute Talisman¡¯ he had made had been used.


    For ordinary talismans, this would be impossible.


    But he had nurtured these ¡®Life-Substitute Talismans¡¯ using the ¡®Talisman Nurturing Method¡¯ for a long time.


    They contained his mana, essence, qi, and spirit, creating a faint connection between them.


    The talisman being consumed triggered a spur-of-the-moment premonition in him.


    ¡°Could it be Feiyu¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.


    His intuition told him that the talisman that had been used came from the direction of Azure Phoenix Immortal City, Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    ¡°If this talisman was used, it means Feiyu has encountered a life-threatening danger.¡±


    ¡°I hope he can be safe and overcome this trial¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt a heaviness in his heart.


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    As his only friend in this world, his one and only good brother.


    Even though they rarely saw each other now, he still wished his friend would live well and get better and better.


    ¡°Changsheng, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Lu Miaoge noticed Lu Changsheng was a bit lost in thought, and looking at him, her voice was gentle.


    Through the many years of living together, she had come to realize that her husband would occasionally become pensive, assuming he was burdened with worries.

 Chapter 624: Li Feiyu: What a Coincidence! (3)

    ¡°There¡¯s nothing much, just feeling a bit excited thinking about going home soon.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke to his wife in a gentle voice.


    This trip had lasted over two years, his longest journey yet, and he indeed was eager to return.


    ...


    Steering the Spirit Boat, the three of them returned to Bi Lake Mountain half a month later.


    ¡°Greetings to the Mountain Master, greetings to the Lady!¡±


    ¡°My lord!¡±


    ¡°Dad, Aunt, you¡¯re back?¡±


    The guards at the Lu Family mountain gate immediately greeted Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan upon their arrival.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    The three members of the Lu Family nodded.


    They had kept their trip a secret, known only to Ling Zixiao and a few others.


    However, over two years had passed, and by now, the children and wives at home must have been aware.


    ¡°Mm, what¡¯s this about?¡±


    Upon entering Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng immediately noticed some changes around his home.


    A series of villas and houses had been built along the banks of Bi Shui Lake.


    And around Lake Heart Island, water pavilions had risen.


    As for Lake Heart Island itself, it was enshrouded in a Formation.


    ¡°It must be Sister Ling arranging the Formation, making some changes, right?¡±


    Lu Miaoge observed the scene and suggested.


    Although the Lu Family¡¯s affairs were managed by the Family Head Lu Yun, such changes obviously weren¡¯t his doing but could only be the work of Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°It should be so.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly and did not dwell on it.


    He planned to inquire about it with Ling Zixiao later.


    Soon after, the three made their way back to the Lu Family Mansion at Bi Yun Peak.


    The return of Lu Changsheng and the others stirred up excitement at home.


    Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, Ling Zixiao, and Lu Wangshu along with other wives and children, hurriedly came to greet them.


    ¡°My lord, my lord!¡±


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    Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Wangshu immediately rushed forward excitedly to embrace Lu Changsheng and the others.


    However, Lu Wangshu huffed at her father and embraced Lu Miaoge instead.


    Having been cared for by Lu Miaoge since she was a child, she called her ¡®Mom¡¯ directly and was very close to her.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng hugged his petite wife with a chuckle.


    He then embraced his wife Lu Miaoyun, holding each of them in his arms one by one, speaking to them with care.


    ¡°Little Wangshu, what¡¯s wrong? Aren¡¯t you happy to see daddy?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng turned to Lu Wangshu, who was displaying a ¡®come and indulge me¡¯ expression, and laughingly said.


    Their daughter was growing up.


    Now, after two years, she was almost fifteen and had blossomed into a graceful young lady, with traces of the young lady Xiao Xiyue in her features; her cultivation level also reached the fourth level of Energy Refinement.


    ¡°Hmph, you went out to have fun without me and didn¡¯t even tell me.¡±


    Lu Wangshu expressed her grievances with an aggrieved look.


    ¡°Daddy had business this trip, next time I¡¯ll take you with me when we go for fun.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently rubbed his daughter¡¯s head and tenderly said, ¡°Come, daddy has prepared a gift for you.¡±


    ¡°You know how much I missed you.¡±


    Lu Wangshu tilted her cute face upward, speaking in a pitiable tone.


    ¡°Hisss¡­¡±


    Seeing his daughter looking like this, Lu Changsheng instantly felt a pang in his heart and was quite remorseful.


    He repeatedly apologized, ¡°Daddy is wrong, I¡¯ll definitely tell you next time.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s going to be a next time?¡±


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s lips pursed slightly, pretending to be upset.


    ¡°No, no more.¡±


    Lu Changsheng quickly said, turning to look at the smiling and laughing faces of his wives and children who seemed envious and swiftly changed the subject: ¡°Come, come, I¡¯ve prepared gifts for all of you on this trip.¡±


    While speaking, he took out the gifts prepared for them from his Storage Bag.


    After pacifying his wives and children with gifts, Lu Changsheng then took the time to chat with his wives and inquire about how they were doing, as well as the six babies before he had left.


    He had long been aware of the situation of these six newborns, three of whom possessed a Spiritual Root.


    Among them, one was fifth-grade, one sixth-grade, and one seventh-grade.


    Later, during a casual chat with Lu Miaoyun, Lu Changsheng learned that the family had turned its losses into profits.


    Although the profit wasn¡¯t substantial, at least they were profitable.


    Moreover, not long ago, the Golden Armor Bean Mother had produced beans again.


    This time, it bore nine Golden Armor Spirit Beans.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart filled with joy.


    Previously, he had given eight Golden Armor Spirit Beans to his son, Lu Xianzhi, three of which were used to assist in daily puppet crafting, leaving himself with only five.


    On this trip to visit his children at Yu Country¡¯s Jinyang Sect, he had given his son, Lu Qingshan, one, and his daughter, Lu Qingzhu, two, resulting in only two remaining in his hands.


    Now that the Golden Armor Bean Mother had produced beans again, his resources were abundant once more.


    Not only would his own puppet crafting be much easier, but Lu Xianzhi¡¯s puppet crafting would also benefit greatly.


    After understanding the general situation at home, Lu Changsheng inquired about Ling Zixiao¡¯s condition.


    He learned that her health issue had been resolved, and her cultivation technique had shifted to the Twelve Capital Demon Divine Technique.


    As he had surmised, the Dragon Roar Physique began to show signs of recovery as she started her cultivation.


    He estimated that in another three to five years, the Dragon Roar Physique would recover, impacting her condition.


    ¡°Zixiao, rest assured, I will find a way to completely solve it,¡± Lu Changsheng solemnly said.


    Later, he asked about the situation at Bi Shui Lake.


    ¡°Lord, the Spirit Vein below Bi Shui Lake has been promoted to Second Rank¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao, dressed in a deep blue palace gown with a beautiful and elegant countenance, softly told Lu Changsheng.


    This was after she had completed the ¡°Oceanic Formation¡±, enhancing the Spirit Vein of Bi Shui Lake to Second Rank.


    Lake Heart Island was now considered to be within the core area of the Spirit Vein.


    Under such circumstances, giving Lake Heart Island to the family¡¯s visiting nobles, foreign apprentices, and servants for residence clearly didn¡¯t make sense.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng had intended to plant Spirit Plants for Lu Miaohuan and Qu Zhenzhen to cultivate the Heavenly Longevity Technique.


    Therefore, she had vacated Lake Heart Island under the pretext of arranging formations.


    Houses along the lake shore were for the family¡¯s foreign cultivators, apprentices, and servants.


    Water pavilions around the island were for the visiting nobles to reside in.


    As for the core Lake Heart Island, it could be used to plant Spirit Plants, with family members personally overseeing it.


    ¡°Zixiao, you¡¯ve been thoughtful,¡± Lu Changsheng said, nodding in acknowledgment.


    He had planted the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom inside Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, as there was temporarily no suitable location in the family.


    Now, with the Second Rank Spirit Vein of Bi Shui Lake, the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom could be moved from Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven to Lake Heart Island.


    This would also facilitate Lu Miaohuan¡¯s cultivation of the Heavenly Longevity Technique.


    ¡°Zixiao, how has Xu Ruyin been performing these years?¡± Lu Changsheng continued to inquire.


    This pearl of the Xu Family had been imprisoned in their household for seven years.


    Upon going out, he intended to offer her a Pet Beast, and now that he had drawn the Heavenly Demon Phoenix as a Spiritual Pet, he also planned to fulfill the initial grand promise, allowing her to cultivate Beast Techniques with this Spiritual Pet.


    ¡°Xu Ruyin has been quite obedient these years,¡± Ling Zixiao said with an elegant smile, discussing Xu Ruyin¡¯s years.


    The first year, she basically spent nurturing her pregnancy at home.


    After having the child, maybe she had resigned herself to fate, feeling a greater sense of belonging to the household.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Having discussed most matters, he thought of his son Lu Quanzhen.


    However, he learned that Lu Quanzhen was not at home and was at Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Although his daughter Lu Caizhen was home, her lack of change in cultivation level meant she likely didn¡¯t know much.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng tried to subtly express his concern for his son Lu Quanzhen through Qu Zhenzhen.


    Before long, Qu Zhenzhen voluntarily began to speak of their son¡¯s affairs.


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    She also revealed how their son had brought Elixir Medicines for her,


    and expressed regret that she hadn¡¯t been able to offer them to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°It¡¯s all right, it¡¯s good for Quanzhen to have such an opportunity, and handing them to Caizhen is just as well,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile, cradling his beloved wife, planning to inquire further when his son returned.


    If it was simply a stroke of luck, as a father, he wouldn¡¯t ask too many questions.


    After all, everyone has their secrets, and his son was grown now.

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    Blue Cloud Peak¡¯s Summit.


    ¡°Mount Sumeru, has it been successful?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the sapling beside the Mount Sumeru Tree, which was less than a meter tall.


    Two and a half years ago, he had planted this branch.


    Now, under Mount Sumeru¡¯s nurturing, the branch had transformed into a sapling.


    Its trunk shimmered with a weave of golden and jade mist, nurturing a rich vitality.


    ...


    Yet, beside the tall and majestic Mount Sumeru Tree King, it seemed quite unremarkable.


    ¡°Master¡­¡±


    The voice of Mount Sumeru was ethereal and misty, like a gentle breeze or white clouds.


    It signified that the sapling had been nurtured into a coexisting spiritual plant, reaching the level of a Third Rank Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant.


    But without further nurturing from itself, it would be impossible to advance.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, as long as it has reached the Third Rank, that¡¯s enough.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s face revealed a hint of a smile.


    In his view, as long as it could be used for the cultivation of the Heavenly Longevity Technique, that was already sufficient.


    As for further growth, he did not need to consider it for the moment.


    ¡°By the way, Mount Sumeru, have you had any enhancement yourself?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to inquire of Mount Sumeru.


    He had given almost all the Royal Jelly to it and wanted to know if, aside from the coexisting spiritual plant, it had gained any advancement.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    A burst of white brilliance flew out from the Mount Sumeru Tree and materialized into a dreamlike, faint figure beneath the tree.


    Seeing this ephemeral figure, Lu Changsheng was startled.


    He had asked if there had been any advancements, but what did turning into a sister mean!?


    He was at a loss for words to describe the figure before him.


    It was extremely beautiful, but different from most of the women he had seen.


    Just like the voice of Mount Sumeru, it was tender and pure, elusive and dreamlike.


    A pair of eyes like golden jade shone brilliantly, yet not at all glaring, emanating a compassion for all living beings¡­ a Buddha Nature that made one¡¯s mental spirit calm and peaceful just by looking into them.


    Her hair, as pale as gold and jade, hung heavily to her waist, emitting a soft luster, adorned only with two bright and flawless green leaves.


    Her dress was very simple and elegant without any accessories, just a plain golden and jade luminous skirt.


    The skirt was long, seeming very faint and ethereal at the hem, nearly invisible, floating in the air like a spirit, appearing sacred and dreamlike.


    ¡°Master¡­¡±


    Mount Sumeru spoke, its voice as elusive as white clouds, very soft, now with a touch more tenderness than before.


    ¡°Hiss¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but shiver as Mount Sumeru called him in such a form.


    Originally, he thought Mount Sumeru¡¯s voice was quite nice, with a compassionate, melancholic quality, like an elusive celestial breeze.


    But now, as it had transformed into such a sacred and pure figure and called him master, he even felt as if his own heart and soul were somewhat sullied.


    Subsequently, Mount Sumeru indicated that it had a certain advancement in cultivation level after consuming the Royal Jelly.


    But, because it had been nurturing the coexisting spiritual plant, the improvement was not significant.


    However, its spirituality had improved significantly, and its primordial spirit was able to manifest this spiritual body, also becoming much smarter than before.


    ¡°Smarter by quite a bit¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this, his mouth twitching slightly, not feeling much of an increase in intelligence from it.


    However, to give credit where credit was due, Mount Sumeru¡¯s aesthetic sense wasn¡¯t bad.


    He even saw a hint of Lu Miaoge, Xiao Xiyue, Hong Lian, Xu Ruyin, and Ling Zixiao in its appearance and figure.


    He wondered if the long-term presence of these ladies in the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven had influenced Mount Sumeru¡¯s transformation.


    ¡°Will you look like this once you transform in the future?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired subconsciously.


    Although Mount Sumeru, as a True Spirit Level demon plant, would find it exceptionally difficult to transform, he didn¡¯t know why he somehow felt a faint sense of anticipation inside.


    ¡°I can transform, Mount Sumeru will listen to the master.¡±


    Mount Sumeru stated.


    While there was now a tenderness in its words, its countenance remained unchanged, retaining its holy and pure demeanor.


    A pair of ancient, undisturbed, compassionate golden eyes seemed to make sinners lay down their butchering knives and repent.


    ¡°Forget it, don¡¯t manifest your spiritual body usually.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed.


    Being stared at by Mount Sumeru brought with it a sense of sanctity, making him feel absurdly irreverent¡­ Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He felt his thoughts were too tainted¡ªquite sinful, indeed.


    ¡°Yes, master.¡±


    Hearing this, the figure of Mount Sumeru dissipated and returned to the Mount Sumeru Tree.


    ¡°Tsk, so much for being a lot smarter.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, then entered the interior of the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    As soon as he entered the Cave Heaven, he saw Xu Ruyin with her fire-red hair done up, wearing a red dress, helping a toddler take wobbly steps.


    Maybe it was because his heart had been cleansed by Mount Sumeru just now, but seeing this scene made Lu Changsheng feel a deep sense of guilt.


    ¡°Young master.¡±


    Xu Ruyin immediately approached and bowed to Lu Changsheng on seeing him.


    Although she had taken Preserving Youth Pills in her early years, they had only been First and Second Grade.


    Having spent seven years in this Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven and now having borne a child, she looked much more matured.


    The cold pride that used to be on her face had long since turned into a look of gentle obedience.


    ¡°Call me husband from now on.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed softly, lifted her shoulders, and spoke gently.


    ¡°Yes, husband.¡±


    Xu Ruyin¡¯s delicate body trembled slightly, shyly uttering the words.


    ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s his name?¡±


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    Lu Changsheng crouched down, looking at the toddler learning to walk in front of him.


    The child did not have the red hair like Xu Ruyin; quite normal actually.


    It seemed that being a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, his genes obviously dominated over the changes that came with Xu Ruyin¡¯s cultivation technique.


    ¡°I was waiting for you, husband, to name him.¡±


    Xu Ruyin said with lowered eyes and subdued voice.

 Chapter 626: Mount Sumeru Spirit Body, Distributing Spirit Plants! (2)

    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s call him¡­ Lu Chensha.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son, pondered for a moment, then said softly.


    ¡°Chensha¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin heard the name, thought of dust and gravel, and felt that the name was not auspicious, too humble.


    But she naturally had no words to refute Lu Changsheng¡¯s choice, she could only nod and respond, ¡°Thank you, husband.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve been delayed in your Qi Refinement for so long, it¡¯s time for a breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ...


    Lu Changsheng picked up the child and whispered.


    Then, he looked towards the System Space, with a slight movement of his Mental Spirit, he extracted the ¡®Heavenly Demon Phoenix¡¯ from the system.


    Suddenly, a large bird that appeared golden, as if adorned with flame-like patterns, emerged. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This Heavenly Demon Phoenix was still in its juvenile stage, approximately the size of an adult peacock, majestic with a touch of naivety.


    ¡°Husband¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin, having heard this, gazed upon the Heavenly Demon Phoenix before her, her body trembling abruptly, her hands covering her mouth, nearly bursting into tears.


    Happiness had come too fast, too unexpectedly!


    Years of effort, dreams, expectations, and perseverance came to simple fruition at this moment.


    Over the years, though she submitted to Lu Changsheng, she often regretted her rash actions of the past and questioned if it was worth it.


    But the words of her parents, her family, Ling Zixiao, and Senior Red Lotus kept her steadfastly persevering.


    Now, she finally reached this day!


    The day when Lu Changsheng recognized her!


    At this moment, her heart was filled with endless gratitude towards Lu Changsheng.


    Within this gratitude, however, were several complex emotions.


    There was admiration and awe, submission and reverence, and the humiliation from her early years of serving Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Thank you, husband.¡±


    Xu Ruyin bowed in a salute.


    Although Lu Changsheng now allowed her to address him as husband, she still clearly positioned herself.


    Aware of the other¡¯s fearsomeness, she believed she could give herself, perhaps even take back.


    ¡°Indeed, these days you should cultivate well, and I will have someone take care of the child.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently stroked Xu Ruyin¡¯s soft and shiny red hair and spoke.


    ¡°Yes, husband.¡±


    Xu Ruyin responded upon hearing this, looking at the Heavenly Demon Phoenix before her.


    Through the Beast Technique, she could clearly sense that the bloodline grade of this Heavenly Demon Phoenix was not merely of Heaven Rank, even subtly surpassing the Cold Blue Dark Turtle she had before.


    Furthermore, her two current Pet Beasts, the Fire Python Tiger and the Heavenly Fire Mink, were both of Fire Attribute.


    If she continued to integrate with Fire Attribute Demon Beasts, it could significantly enhance the power of her Foundation Establishment¡¯s Life-bound Spiritual Fire, the ¡®Beast Spirit True Fire.¡¯


    Moreover, considering Pet Beast combinations, with two terrestrial beasts, she also needed a flying Spiritual Beast.


    At this moment, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix given by Lu Changsheng, despite still being a juvenile, was practically a perfect fit for her current needs.


    ¡°How many Heaven Rank Demon Beasts does he possess¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin couldn¡¯t help but sneak a peek at Lu Changsheng.


    She believed Lu Changsheng knew her needs, therefore he selected such a Demon Beast for her.


    It wasn¡¯t just her.


    The Hong Lian within the Ancient Beast Taming Charm in the Sea of Consciousness felt the Heavenly Demon Phoenix and woke up, astonished.


    ¡°This must be a Phoenix Bird with True Spirit Phoenix Bloodline!¡±


    Hong Lian exclaimed.


    Her affiliated power, Vermilion Bird Palace, had legends claiming its founder had connections with the True Spirit Vermilion Bird!


    Thus, their lineage was quite knowledgeable about spiritual birds like Phoenix and Vermilion Bird.


    ¡°True Spirit Phoenix¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin was amazed upon hearing this.


    She knew that any connection to True Spirits like the Phoenix or Vermilion Bird was extraordinary.


    The future of the Demon Beast, once it activates the trace of Bloodline within, could soar to the heavens!


    Immediately, she saw Lu Changsheng leaving with the child, so she took a deep breath, hugged the Heavenly Demon Phoenix before her, and entered the Changsheng Hall.


    She began to bond with the ¡®Beast Technique,¡¯ intending to raise this Heavenly Demon Phoenix as her Life-bound Beast!


    ¡­


    It is said that a short parting is sweeter than a new marriage.


    Having been away for over two years, Lu Changsheng naturally had to love his wives and concubines well.


    Over the next few days, he engaged in nights of passionate battle, countless entanglements, experiences so passionate and entwined that they are better left untold to others.


    If Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t been robust, an ordinary person truly couldn¡¯t have endured.


    One must admit, having a wife and concubines does require sufficient capability.


    After loving his wives and concubines, Lu Changsheng also thought about getting down to business.


    He gave the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom and the Coexisting Spiritual Plants from Mount Sumeru to Lu Miaohuan and Qu Zhenzhen.


    Casually, he checked on the condition and cultivation progress of his children.


    ¡°Father.¡±


    At this time, Lu Ping¡¯an found Lu Changsheng.


    He reported his breakthrough to the Second Level of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art and his mastery of the ¡®Baogu Method.¡¯


    ¡°Sixth Level Energy Refinement, Second Level Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng knew his son wanted to go out for experiential training.


    Through the system, he had long been aware of his son Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s breakthrough to the Sixth Level of Energy Refinement and the breakthrough of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    He was just waiting for his own return, waiting for his approval before setting out for training.


    ¡°Do you have any plans or ideas for your travels?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked his son.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure, I want to visit Qingyun Market, and if it¡¯s further, I might consider visiting Jiuxiao Immortal City.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an scratched his head and grinned.


    ¡°Qingyun Market, Jiuxiao Immortal City¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered a moment upon hearing this, then nodded agreement to his son¡¯s request for travel.


    Children and grandchildren have their own fortunes.


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    The child was grown, and what they wished to do was up to them.


    Keeping them at home like flowers was clearly not feasible.


    He couldn¡¯t possibly cultivate all his children at home himself.


    They needed to make a bit of effort themselves, and then he would give them a push.


    Thinking that he had not visited Ruyi Prefecture for a long time, Lu Changsheng decided to make a trip there later to visit his wives and children.

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    Lu Ping¡¯an immediately spoke out, allowing Lu Ping¡¯an to accompany him when the time came.


    ¡°Yes, Dad.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an listened and nodded in agreement.


    After Lu Changsheng had swiftly dealt with his children¡¯s situation at home, he called Lu Miaohuan and Qu Zhenzhen over.


    ¡°Husband, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    The two women asked Lu Changsheng.


    ...


    ¡°You¡¯ll find out soon.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and led the two women to the summit of Blue Cloud Peak.


    ¡°What a beautiful tree!¡±


    Both women exclaimed in awe upon seeing the Mount Sumeru Tree.


    Blue Cloud Peak¡¯s Summit was a forbidden area for the Lu Family, hidden by the Inverted Five Elements Formation, so they had never been here before and had never seen the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    ¡°Hehe, this is our family¡¯s protective spirit tree.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled but didn¡¯t introduce too much about the Mount Sumeru Tree King to the two women.


    After all, they would naturally come to know these soon.


    He pointed to a solitary and inconspicuous golden sapling beside the Mount Sumeru Tree and said, ¡°Huanhuan, Zhenzhen, this sapling is a Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant.¡±


    ¡°Ah, this is a Third Rank Spirit Plant.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen slightly crouched down, looking at the coexisting Spiritual Plant in front of her with some suspicion.


    Although she hadn¡¯t seen many Third Rank Spirit Plants,


    she knew that Third Rank Spirit Plants were known as Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plants and were extraordinary.


    However, thinking about Lu Miaoyun¡¯s Luminous Treasure Tree, she felt this little sapling seemed quite nice too.


    After all, in her eyes, Lu Miaoyun¡¯s Luminous Treasure Tree indeed looked a bit ugly; this sapling was quite attractive.


    Lu Miaohuan also examined the small sapling in front of her, wondering about Lu Changsheng¡¯s intention.


    ¡°Husband, what is this spirit tree called?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen carefully touched the sapling and asked.


    ¡°What is it called?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was momentarily stumped.


    After all, this sapling was a Coexisting Spiritual Plant with Mount Sumeru, and it didn¡¯t have a name; should it also be called a Mount Sumeru Tree?


    He laughed and said, ¡°This tree doesn¡¯t have a name yet. Since Zhenzhen you asked, you should name it.¡±


    ¡°I have prepared two Spiritual Plants this time, intending to give one to each of you and Huanhuan for cultivating the Heavenly Longevity Technique,¡±


    ¡°Of these two Spiritual Plants, I think this tree suits Zhenzhen better.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    ¡°Ah, husband already has two Spiritual Plants.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen was pleasantly surprised upon hearing this, her eyes shimmering with admiration.


    Initially, she hadn¡¯t felt much when she learned about the Heavenly Longevity Technique.


    But seeing the changes in Lu Miaoyun, it was impossible to say she didn¡¯t feel envious.


    After all, she herself knew that only if she succeeded in cultivation, she would be able to accompany her husband and children forever.


    Lu Miaohuan, too, was stunned.


    After all, she knew that Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t gone anywhere when accompanying her and her sister outside.


    How suddenly did he get two Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plants?


    ¡°That¡¯s right, the other one is inside,¡± Lu Changsheng smiled.


    ¡°Inside?¡±


    The two women exchanged puzzled looks and surveyed their surroundings.


    The next moment, they saw a golden door appear in front of the Mount Sumeru Tree.


    ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go in,¡± Lu Changsheng said softly.


    The three of them entered the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°Wow!¡±


    ¡°Husband, this is¡­¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaohuan were astonished as they looked at the scene before them.


    ¡°I wondered why I didn¡¯t see the palace just now. Husband, where do you, Sister Miaoge, and Sister Ling live?¡±


    ¡°So there¡¯s such a big space inside the tree.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen looked around Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven with amazement.


    Lu Miaohuan was relatively calmer than Qu Zhenzhen, not making a fuss, but she also looked around with a surprised expression.


    ¡°This is the second Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant.¡±


    Lu Changsheng led the two women to the side of the Spiritual Spring and pointed to the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    On regular days, the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom was in a dormant state, dull in appearance, with only the flower on the ground.


    Now, as Lu Changsheng approached, the flower gently swayed, blooming with a charming luster, extremely beautiful and enchanting.


    ¡°What a beautiful flower!¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaohuan were captivated by the beauty of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom in front of them.


    Indeed, the current state of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom was very beautiful.


    ¡°This flower looks beautiful now but is actually quite terrifying,¡± Lu Changsheng said so.


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    The two women did not understand the meaning of his words.


    ¡°Huanhuan, Zhenzhen.¡±


    At that moment, Lu Miaoge heard the sounds and walked out of Changsheng Hall.


    She was surprised to see Lu Changsheng had brought the two women to Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven,


    since Lu Changsheng had said that it was better for as few people as possible to know about Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, so she hadn¡¯t even told her sister.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, sister,¡± the three called out to Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Hehe, I plan to use this Abyssal Ghoul Blossom for Huanhuan to cultivate the Heavenly Longevity Technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his wife, Lu Miaoge, and spoke.


    ¡°Huanhuan using this to cultivate the Heavenly Longevity Technique!?¡±


    Lu Miaoge was startled upon hearing this.


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    She had seen the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom in action, swallowing a False Core Immortal whole, a terrifying scene indeed.


    She hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng to actually plan on using such a terrifying demon plant for her sister to cultivate the Heavenly Longevity Technique.


    ¡°Huanhuan, you should take a look at the true appearance of this flower before deciding.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, continuing to speak.


    Then, he asked the three women to step back a little to reveal the true form of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.

 Chapter 628: Auspicious Tree, Li Family Sisters!

    ¡°Sss, sss, sss¡ª¡±


    But beside the Spiritual Eye Spring, the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom kept swaying and blooming with a beautiful and bewitchingly charming luster.


    As the stalks grew, a series of roots, covered with dark red thorns, broke through the soil next to them, like venomous snakes, gradually filling the air with the scent of blood.


    When the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom had grown to almost three meters tall, its buds that were on the verge of blooming gradually opened up, resembling a deep abyssal black hole, capturing the soul and hiding endless horrors within.


    Qu Zhenzhen, upon witnessing this scene, had already tightly clung to Lu Changsheng¡¯s arm, a bit frightened.


    Lu Miaohuan was much braver than Qu Zhenzhen, her beautiful eyes carefully examining the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom in front of her.


    ...


    She knew that with Lu Changsheng here, the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom would not harm her.


    ¡°Husband, is this demon plant Second Rank?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan asked.


    She could sense a strong demon qi emanating from this demon plant.


    ¡°That¡¯s correct, this Abyssal Ghoul Blossom is currently a Second Rank demon plant, and as for its grade, it has already surpassed that of ordinary Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plants.¡±


    ¡°So, using this ¡®demon plant¡¯ to cultivate the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique might bring some changes, I cannot be certain, but it won¡¯t be dangerous.¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t like it, Huanhuan, husband can find you another Spirit Plant later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held his wife¡¯s slender, jade-like hand and spoke softly.


    According to his estimation, cultivating the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique using the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom would surely be more effective than using ordinary Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plants!


    The only problem with using a demon plant for cultivation was its inherent nature!


    Like contracting a Demon Beast or refining Gu Insects, it was very troublesome and dangerous.


    A minor Qi Refinement cultivator, attempting to refine a Second Rank demon plant into a Life-bound Spiritual Root and erase its consciousness, would find it nearly impossible!


    Lu Changsheng dared to do this because he obtained the demon plant through a system lottery, so he wasn¡¯t worried about the demon plant backlashing.


    However, he was the only one willing to use such a rare Heaven Rank bloodline demon plant for his wife¡¯s Cultivation Method.


    ¡°Husband, I like it!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan immediately said clearly upon hearing this.


    The Abyssal Ghoul Blossom in front of her was somewhat intimidating, but in her view, it wasn¡¯t too bad.


    She even thought that with such a variation, its abilities were quite decent.


    She and Qu Zhenzhen already knew a lot about the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique through what Lu Miaoyun had told them.


    They knew that once they successfully refined it, they could not stray too far from their Spirit Plant or leave Bi Lake Mountain.


    In the future, they would also be unable to cultivate on their own and could only improve their Cultivation Level by nurturing the Spirit Plant.


    Also, all the Spiritual Power inside their bodies would be transformed into the vegetative power of the ¡®Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique.¡¯


    This meant that their Mana would have basically no offensive power, leaning more toward life cultivation, nurturing the physical body and soul.


    The only function was to be able to control their own ¡®Life-bound Spiritual Root,¡¯ which meant the refined Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant.


    Thus, seeing the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom and thinking of refining it as her Life-bound Spiritual Root, and controlling the demon plant, might also give her a certain fighting power.


    If her family encountered danger in the future, like the previous attack from Xiahou Monie, she might be able to help.


    Of course, it was also the normal appearance of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom that she really liked.


    If it were as terrifying as its usual appearance, she would have to think twice.


    For example, the Luminous Treasure Tree belonging to Lu Miaoyun was considered ugly by both Qu Zhenzhen and herself.


    ¡°Husband, what¡¯s inside this flower, can it open?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan looked at the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, which was like an abyss and not yet fully opened, and asked out of curiosity.


    ¡°This flower is called the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, aptly named because it contains a prison within¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng began to introduce the abilities of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    During his words, he held Qu Zhenzhen, who was a bit timid, in his arms to prevent her from being scared, and then asked the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom to reveal its final appearance.


    The partially bloomed flower bud opened up completely.


    Inside, the stamens were like scarlet tentacles, covered with thorn-like teeth, and the mucus resembled blood, exuding a strong scent of blood.


    Even Lu Miaohuan, looking at the fully bloomed Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, couldn¡¯t help but be shocked, feeling as if it was a true demon.


    If it weren¡¯t for the fact that she knew this was the Spirit Plant prepared by Lu Changsheng for her, she would not dare to stand in front of it like this.


    ¡°Husband, I want this one!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan said without hesitation.


    ¡°Good, Huanhuan, I¡¯m glad you like it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng responded with a smile upon hearing his wife¡¯s words.


    As he spoke, the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom in front of him returned to its original enchantingly beautiful appearance.


    He was actually quite looking forward to his wife Lu Miaohuan refining the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom as her ¡®Life-bound Spiritual Root.¡¯


    After all, the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom was a demon plant, different from ordinary Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plants.


    Moreover, after Lu Miaoyun succeeded in cultivating the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, he gained some characteristics of the Luminous Treasure Tree after their Dual Cultivation.


    That is to say, after Dual Cultivation, his eyes became clearer, as if they were wiped with Luminous Sweet Dew.


    This made him curious whether he could obtain some of the characteristics of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom if Lu Miaohuan were to refine it as her ¡®Life-bound Spiritual Root.¡¯


    Lu Miaoge, who was standing by, didn¡¯t say much upon seeing this.


    She knew that the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom was quite horrifying, but she also knew that Lu Changsheng would not let her sister be in danger.


    ¡°In that case, let¡¯s settle on these two spiritual plants.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pinched his two delicate wives¡¯ soft hands and spoke.


    Then he looked at Lu Miaohuan and said, ¡°By the way, Huanhuan, I plan to have Mount Sumeru transplant the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom to Lake Heart Island¡­¡±


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    The Abyssal Ghoul Blossom in Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven required a significant amount of Spiritual Energy and Mana from Mount Sumeru.


    Now that Lake Heart Island had a Second Grade Spiritual Vein, he naturally intended to transplant the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom there.


    ¡°Okay, fine.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan nodded in agreement, unconcerned.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng turned to his petite wife in his arms and said, ¡°Zhenzhen, you¡¯ll refine the¡­ Spirit Plant outside. Right, have you thought of a name for this tree?¡± S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 629: Auspicious Tree, Li Family Sisters! (2)

    ¡°Um¡­¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen showed a thoughtful expression upon hearing this.


    After contemplating for a moment, she raised her head and crisply said to Lu Changsheng, ¡°My lord, how about we call it the Auspicious Tree, representing good fortune and a beautiful happiness?¡±


    After speaking, she looked at Lu Miaohuan and Lu Miaoge, wanting to know what they thought of the name.


    ¡°Um, not bad, this name is good, auspicious and everything as one wishes.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled broadly as he patted her head, praising aloud.


    ...


    ¡°This name sounds lovely.¡±


    Lu Miaoge also sported a gentle smile and voiced her praise.


    Upon hearing these words, Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s face immediately broke into a joyful smile.


    Immediately after, Lu Changsheng called Ling Zixiao over, preparing to visit Lake Heart Island.


    He had been home for so many days and had not yet visited Lake Heart Island to see what was going on.


    Several people walked out of Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven and came to Lake Heart Island.


    The entire small island was isolated by a Formation, misty and indistinct.


    This was just a simple Formation, without any protective effects, only meant to block external surveillance.


    However, upon entering, Lu Changsheng felt that while the Spiritual Energy here had reached Second Rank, it was quite forced.


    It was vaguely between First Grade and Second Rank.


    ¡°This is the wife¡¯s effort to connect the water veins beneath Bi Shui Lake with the Spirit Vein beneath Bi Yun Peak¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao began to explain.


    Currently, Bi Lake Mountain and Bi Yun Peak were major sources of Spiritual Energy, not only possessing the Mount Sumeru Tree King.


    There was also her, Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, Bai Ling¡ªfour Foundation Establishment Cultivators, barely enough.


    Therefore, she directed most of the Spiritual Energy from Bi Shui Lake¡¯s Spirit Vein towards Bi Yun Peak.


    ¡°Zixiao, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Ling Zixiao.


    He had previously considered this problem.


    With more and more people in his household reaching Foundation Establishment, and the cultivation of Spirit Plants, it was inevitable to face a shortage of Spiritual Energy.


    Now, the advancement of Bi Shui Lake to Second Rank temporarily resolved this issue.


    But in another ten or twenty years, as the children gradually reached Foundation Establishment, if their own Spirit Vein could not advance further to Third Rank, the problem would definitely arise again.


    By then, they might need to find a new Spirit Land and establish a branch family.


    ¡°Sister Ling.¡±


    ¡°Sister Ling.¡±


    Just then, from a courtyard, two young women emerged and called out crisply towards Ling Zixiao in the sky.


    One was sixteen or seventeen, the other twenty-three or twenty-four years old, both with clear eyes and white teeth, like flowers, very beautiful.


    The two had similar features, probably sisters.


    ¡°Um? Xingruo, Xingyu, what are you doing here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was a bit startled and surprised when he saw the two women.


    He recognized them.


    They were the sisters from Treasure Elixir Pavilion, whom he had temporarily stayed with when he first went to Jiuxiao Immortal City, Li Xingruo and Li Xingyu.


    Initially, when he met the sisters, he thought about having them purchase and procure some materials on his behalf in Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    However, since he had Ling Zixiao for this connection, the matter of purchasing in Jiuxiao Immortal City was left to Ling Zixiao.


    Thus, he had not been in contact with the sisters.


    After all, he was just a passerby in their lives.


    He didn¡¯t want to maintain too much contact and affect their lives.


    Unexpectedly, at this moment, the two women had come to his home.


    ¡°Um?¡±


    ¡°Ah?¡±


    Li Xingruo and Li Xingyu were startled when they heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    Then Li Xingruo looked at Lu Changsheng, her face showing surprise, somewhat uncertain as she said, ¡°You¡­ you are Senior Ye?¡±


    ¡°Senior Ye?¡±


    Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan both looked at their own husband.


    Thinking to themselves when he had been stirring up young girls outside.


    ¡°Cough cough, it¡¯s me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, under multiple beautiful gazes, softly coughed and nodded in acknowledgement.


    Then he looked towards Ling Zixiao.


    Without having to guess, he knew that the presence of the two women here was related to Ling Zixiao.


    He speculated that Ling Zixiao and the two women must have been in correspondence over the past few years, hence the reason for inviting them to Bi Lake Mountain.


    Thinking that Ling Zixiao hadn¡¯t breathed a word of this for so many days, leaving him somewhat unprepared, clearly did this on purpose.


    Tonight, he definitely must properly discipline her!


    ¡°My lord, Xingruo and Xingyu are here at my invitation and are currently Visiting Noble Servants of Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Xingruo is in charge of Alchemy, Xingyu is an appraiser.¡±


    With her black hair elegantly arranged and dressed in a deep blue gown, wearing a gentle smile, Ling Zixiao spoke gracefully and calmly.


    ¡°Welcome to Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng descended from the air, looked warmly at the two sisters in front of him, his demeanor as welcoming as spring, ¡°My real name is Lu Changsheng, Ye Fan was a pseudonym I used before.¡±


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    The two women, seeing the figure in a green robe with a handsome and ethereal demeanor, called out somewhat nervously.


    ¡°Hehe, no need to be so formal and polite, I was out on a matter before, and only returned these past few days.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed a slight smile, he laughed gently, his voice warm as he said.


    ¡°How did you come here?¡±


    He continued to ask.


    ¡°We had some troubles in Immortal City, then upon receiving an invitation from Sister Ling, we took the Green Cloud Spirit Ship here.¡±


    Li Xingruo now spoke less restrainedly, clear eyes and soft voice, she said.


    ¡°Troubles¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart paused upon hearing this, he smiled and nodded, ¡°I see, now that you are here, feel at ease. I have some matters to attend to now but will catch up later.¡±


    ¡°I will welcome you later and apologize for concealing my identity from you before.¡±


    Now that his wife was behind watching, it wasn¡¯t appropriate to keep chatting with the two women.


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    ¡°Senior Ye, you are too kind.¡±


    ¡°Lord Mountain Master, please go ahead.¡±


    The two women quickly nodded in response.


    In this situation, they also felt somewhat awkward facing Lu Changsheng, not knowing what to say.


    ¡°Zixiao, where have you planned the area for the Spirit Plants?¡±

 Chapter 630: Auspicious Tree, Li Family Sisters! (3)

    Lu Changsheng looked at Ling Zixiao and asked out loud.


    Right after that, Ling Zixiao led Lu Changsheng and the others to a central estate.


    At this time, Lu Changsheng also gave his wife a brief introduction to the Li Xingruo and Li Xingyu sisters.


    ¡°I went to Jiuxiao Immortal City before I left¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up and said.


    ¡°Truly fitting of our Mountain Lord of the Lu Family, wherever you go, people adore you.¡±


    ...


    Lu Miaohuan huffed softly and pursed her red lips, speaking in a sarcastic tone.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard her words and didn¡¯t retort; he just smiled, wrapped his arm around Lu Miaohuan¡¯s slender waist, and warmly said, ¡°Huanhuan, where are you planning to plant the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine with anywhere; Lord Husband, you arrange it.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan said out loud.


    As it pertained to a Second-Order Demon Plant, she also didn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°The Spiritual Energy is abundant in this estate; it¡¯s all suitable for planting. It mainly depends on where you, Huanhuan, think is convenient.¡±


    Ling Zixiao said this from the side.


    ¡°In that case, why not plant it in the back garden here?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan looked around at the situation and finally pointed to the front, where there was a riot of blooms and vibrant colors in the back garden.


    The Abyssal Ghoul Blossom was also a flower and would be quite suitable in this garden.


    If anyone who didn¡¯t know better dared to come and stir up trouble, they would be turned into fertilizer for the garden.


    ¡°Alright, since my Huanhuan has spoken, what about here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pointed to a specific spot in the garden.


    After confirming the location, he turned into a streak of Escape Light and soared to the sky, flying towards Blue Cloud Peak. He then instructed Mount Sumeru to transplant the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom there.


    While Lake Heart Island was also within the range Mount Sumeru could cover,


    In most cases, Mount Sumeru would not spread its consciousness throughout the entire Bihu Mountain.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Mount Sumeru¡¯s voice responded, ethereal and soft.


    Then they saw.


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª¡±


    Mist surged above the Bihu Mountain Great Formation, where countless azure and pale golden Spiritual Lights intertwined and flowed. Soon after, a pale golden beam of light fell upon Lake Heart Island.


    ¡°Master, it¡¯s done.¡±


    Mount Sumeru¡¯s voice arose in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    ¡°Good!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately flew back to Lake Heart Island.


    Only to see in the back garden, the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom had been serenely planted.


    Yet amidst all the gorgeous blooming flowers, the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom still stood out conspicuously.


    It was so striking that one could instantly spot this beautiful and bewitching flower.


    ¡°Huanhuan, from now on, this Abyssal Ghoul Blossom is in your care.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to his wife, Lu Miaohuan.


    ¡°Thank you, Lord Husband.¡±


    A look of joy and anticipation appeared on Lu Miaohuan¡¯s face.


    ¡°Zhenzhen, if you need to pay homage and refine the Auspicious Tree, just call on Mount Sumeru, and it can take you directly to the summit of Blue Cloud Peak or bring you down.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Qu Zhenzhen like this.


    Although she was at the Sixth Level of Energy Refinement and could fly using artifacts,


    There was the Inverted Five Elements Formation above, and Qu Zhenzhen flying by herself also had some fear of heights.


    So he let her directly call on Mount Sumeru for transportation.


    ¡°Mm, thank you, Lord Husband.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen, holding onto Lu Changsheng¡¯s arm, nodded and answered.


    ¡°If you have any doubts during the cultivation process of the Heavenly Longevity Technique, you can ask Miaoyun for more advice.¡±


    ¡°If there are any problems, come to me first, understand?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued.


    The Abyssal Ghoul Blossom possessed spiritual intelligence, so it could directly inquire if it encountered any problems during cultivation.


    Although the Auspicious Tree couldn¡¯t directly ask questions, it could be understood through Mount Sumeru.


    ¡°Mm-hmm.¡±


    ¡°Got it.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaohuan nodded in response, their faces revealing joyful smiles.


    After arranging the spirit plants for the two women, Lu Changsheng took everyone back to the Lu Family Mansion to ask Ling Zixiao about the situation of Li Xingruo and Li Xingyu.


    Facing this matter, Ling Zixiao did not hide anything and indicated that she indeed had correspondence with the two women in the past years.


    Inviting the two women over was also because she knew that their situation in the Jiuxiao Immortal City wasn¡¯t too good.


    Although Li Xingruo was a top-tier alchemist, the sisters had no backing in the Immortal City.


    Under such circumstances, carrying a large sum of money and with her younger sister Li Xingyu being a vulnerable point, many cultivators in the Immortal City had the sisters in their sights.


    This also included their own Li Family behind them.


    At first, it was fine, with Lu Changsheng as a deterrent being a Second-order Superior alchemist, along with some interpersonal relations from Ling Zixiao.


    But four years ago, a young master from a False Core Family took a fancy to the two sisters.


    In the face of this situation, Lu Changsheng¡¯s little fame from the Treasure Elixir Pavilion in his early years was long gone and had no deterrence.


    And as for Ling Zixiao¡¯s connections, her friends were not likely to help much for this and merely notified Ling Zixiao about it.


    So after learning about it, Ling Zixiao thought it over and then invited the two women to Bihu Mountain.


    ¡°Xingruo may only be a First Grade top-tier alchemist, but as far as I know, she was already a top-tier alchemist eight years ago, and she is only half a step away from Second Rank now,¡±


    ¡°If Lord Husband were to guide and teach her, it shouldn¡¯t take long for her to advance to Second Rank,¡±


    Ling Zixiao said.


    Speaking of which, she showed a somewhat teasing smile and said, ¡°Moreover, my lady, in the letters, I did mention Lord Husband¡¯s circumstances. Their willingness to come to Bihu Mountain shows that they trust and have a good impression of Lord Husband.¡±


    ¡°Just as long as Lord Husband takes good care of them on a daily basis, and later on you reopen the Treasure Elixir Pavilion for them, won¡¯t they be utterly devoted to you, my lord¡­¡±


    ¡°Cough cough, what are you saying? I just regard them as juniors. You didn¡¯t even talk to me about this in advance.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat speechless upon hearing Ling Zixiao¡¯s words.


    He wondered if in his wife¡¯s eyes, he was the sort of person to expect things to fall into place upon a single meeting.


    ¡°Hmph, Lord Husband doesn¡¯t even thank me, and now you¡¯re blaming me instead?¡±


    Ling Zixiao glared at Lu Changsheng and said with irritation.


    ¡°Alright, alright, I was wrong,¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately spoke to apologize.


    Regardless of his own thoughts, Li Xingruo was young yet able to become a First Grade top-tier alchemist, which showed that she had excellent talent for alchemy.


    If he were to guide her well, it likely wouldn¡¯t take long for her to become a Second-Order Alchemist.


    It would naturally be a great thing for the family to have another Second-Order Alchemist.


    After all, it wasn¡¯t easy for a typical Foundation Establishment Family to employ a Second-Order Alchemist to serve them.


    And currently, the consumption of elixir medicines in his house was not small.


    ¡°Now, it¡¯s about time to reveal to others that I am a Second-Order Alchemist,¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself at that moment.


    He had already had rumors circulating about him neglecting his proper duties to research alchemy, puppets, and other skills.


    Many years had passed, and he felt he could take on another title as an Alchemy Master.


    After his chat with Ling Zixiao, Lu Changsheng held a simple family banquet that evening, inviting Li Xingruo and Li Xingyu.


    Having not met for many years, and with Lu Changsheng having transitioned from the former Senior Ye to Master of Bihu Mountain, the sisters were somewhat restrained. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, with the familiar Ling Zixiao and Lu Miaoyun present, the atmosphere became much more relaxed.


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    During the banquet, Lu Changsheng conversed casually, asking about the sisters¡¯ circumstances over the years to start the conversation.


    Then he discussed alchemy-related matters with Li Xingruo.


    Indeed, when discussing certain situations in the Immortal City and the topic of alchemy, the sisters became much warmer towards Lu Changsheng.


    After the feast, Lu Changsheng hinted as much and sent the sisters back, indicating that he would teach them alchemy later on.


    Through this simple family banquet, their relationship naturally became much closer.

 Chapter 631: Ling Zixiao: Lord, how about we have a child?

    Late at night.


    Afterwards!


    On the white jade bed, Ling Zixiao¡¯s jade-like complexion was flushed like the rosy clouds of dawn, it took her a while to catch her breath, her beautiful eyes looking seductive and misty as she glanced sideways at Lu Changsheng and said, ¡°My lord really knows how to hold a grudge.¡±


    Her black silky hair was disheveled casually, with a few strands falling onto her chest, showcasing her lofty peaks which had clearly been tormented.


    Leaving on her skin, pale as white jade, the flushed marks of kisses and grips, provided a certain sense of ravished beauty.


    ¡°How could that be, your husband has simply been too long without accompanying Zi Xiao.¡±


    ...


    ¡°Could it be that your husband has hurt you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently stroked his wife¡¯s black silky hair, his hand caressing her snowy white and jade-like rounded legs, delicately beautiful in their curved shape.


    ¡°My lord, shall we have a child?¡±


    At this moment, Ling Zixiao tenderly touched her slightly swollen belly and softly inquired.


    Now that her body was gradually recovering, the thought of having a child came to her mind.


    On one hand, Lu Changsheng loved children.


    On the other hand, after so many years in Bi Lake Mountain, seeing everyone with children, she couldn¡¯t help but entertain the thought as well.


    She wanted to have a child of her own with Lu Changsheng.


    Especially this time, with Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan away, she felt somewhat lonely sitting on Bi Lake Mountain alone.


    She felt that the vast Bi Lake Mountain had no one truly close to her apart from Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°If Zi Xiao wishes it, your husband naturally is happy to oblige.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a happy smile upon hearing her words.


    Although he wished that Ling Zixiao could bear him several children, if she truly did not want to, he would never force her.


    After all, over the years, what Ling Zixiao had done for Bi Lake Mountain, in terms of personal value, far exceeded her value for bearing children!


    But having heard Ling Zixiao bring it up herself, his heart was filled with joy.


    Both of them were Foundation Establishment Cultivators.


    He himself with a Second-Grade Spiritual Root possessed a variety of Spiritual Bodies!


    Ling Zixiao with a Third-Grade Spirit Root, possessed a Top Level Spiritual Body!


    Should the two bear offspring, their talent would undoubtedly be extraordinary, possibly even resulting in a birth of a Spiritual Body!


    Moreover, he had a ¡®Spirit Melding Pill¡¯ in his System Space.


    This Elixir Medicines could ensure the child would have a Spirit Root and even enhance the quality of the Spiritual Root!


    He had not used that pill, specifically planning to give it to Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°If we are to have a child, naturally we must put in much effort.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled, grasped the delicate jade feet, and rolled over.


    ¡°How dare you, your concubine¡­ can¡¯t take it anymore, go find Miaoge¡­ Mmh!¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll go together!¡±


    ¡­


    Three days later.


    Lu Changsheng took his son Lu Ping¡¯an and his nephew Hong Xuanji to Ruyi Prefecture.


    As his son was about to travel far, Lu Changsheng was not stingy.


    Not only did he provide the family standard ¡®Substitute Talisman,¡¯ but he also gave ten First Grade High Quality Talismans and three Top-Level Talismans.


    As for a Second Rank Puppet, he did not provide one.


    Mainly because he didn¡¯t have spare time at home to create a Second Rank Puppet for this trip.


    Besides, it was not feasible to have a Second Rank Puppet for every child; it was too extravagant, and he could not afford it.


    Arriving at Ruyi County City in the Lu Residence, Lu Changsheng saw many unfamiliar children.


    ¡°Grandfather!¡±


    ¡°Grandfather!¡±


    ¡°Grandfather!¡±


    His wives, children, and numerous young ones called out to him.


    The oldest child, the eldest grandson of the Lu family, Lu Xuan Ming, was already twelve years old.


    But apart from a few grandchildren, he had not met most of them.


    Lu Changsheng felt quite emotional about this. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After a brief gathering, he chatted casually with his son Lu Wuyu, inquiring about the current secular family situation.


    The now thirty-two-year-old Family Head Lu Wuyu, with a beard, looked much more mature than his father.


    He told Lu Changsheng that the secular side¡¯s business was gradually stabilizing and some Lu Family Disciples had split off.


    However, bearing children and practicing martial arts were ancestral mandates, and even those who split off would carry them out.


    Moreover, all split-off families would send their six-year-old children to the main family each year to check for a Spiritual Root.


    Lu Changsheng nodded in response to his son¡¯s respectful and earnest report, not saying much more.


    Because listening to this, he felt a mix of emotions and had no idea what to say.


    He simply told his son to write if anything came up at Bi Lake Mountain.


    Having stayed in Ruyi Prefecture for seven days, Lu Changsheng left with his nephew Hong Xuanji.


    He did not return to Bi Lake Mountain.


    Instead, he went to the Red Leaf Valley Market to check on his son Lu Quanzhen.


    ¡­


    After arriving in the market, Lu Changsheng did not visit his son Lu Quanzhen straight away.


    He first went to Red Leaf Peak to meet with Lu Yuanzhong and discussed family and marketplace conditions.


    When night fell, he asked the children in the market to come to the Lu family¡¯s courtyard to see him.


    ¡°Dad!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Father!¡±


    Currently, eight Lu family¡¯s sons were managing businesses in the Red Leaf Valley Marketplace, and upon seeing Lu Changsheng standing tall in a green robe, with a commanding presence in the hall, they greeted him in unison.


    ¡°Hm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng turned around and looked at these children, inquiring about their well-being with concern.


    Although he was somewhat aware of the situation through Lu Miaoyun, as a father, he was still inclined to check in since he was there.


    After a short conversation, Lu Changsheng looked at his son Lu Quanzhen and said, ¡°The others may leave, Quanzhen stays.¡±


    ¡°Father, what is it?¡±


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    Lu Quanzhen looked clear-cut and handsome in his green brocade robe.


    After these years of cultivating his character and managing the business, the killing aura he had upon returning from his travels had faded, leaving him with more of a scholarly elegance.


    ¡°I heard from your mother that you have had some fortunes, and now it seems that those fortunes are quite good, you¡¯ve reached the Ninth Level Energy Refinement without us noticing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile to his son.


    Actually, Lu Quanzhen¡¯s Cultivation level¡¯s Aura was concealed by some treasure.

 Chapter 632: Ling Zixiao: Lord, shall we have a child? (2)

    If he didn¡¯t utilize the Spiritual Eye Technique to probe with his Divine Sense, he would normally not be able to discern the other party¡¯s cultivation level.


    So if it weren¡¯t for the system, he really wouldn¡¯t have known his son¡¯s situation for a while.


    This made Lu Changsheng realize that his son¡¯s opportunities were much greater than he had imagined.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen was stunned for a moment.


    Obviously, he didn¡¯t expect his cultivation to be seen through by his father at a glance.


    ...


    The Soul Nurturing Jade given to him by Uncle Qu Changge not only had the effect of nurturing the soul.


    It also had the effect of concealing the Magic Aura and Divine Sense probes.


    According to what his uncle said, unless a Nascent Soul Cultivator used the Spiritual Eye Technique to check, no one would be able to discern his cultivation level.


    But now, his own father had actually seen his Ninth Level Energy Refinement cultivation at a glance.


    This alarmed him.


    ¡°Everyone has their own opportunities, and your father also has many,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a light chuckle in a calm and gentle manner, ¡°The main reason I came here was to see how you are doing.¡±


    ¡°After all, the matter of the Spiritual Root is of great importance. You must be careful with such an opportunity and not get into any trouble.¡±


    ¡°If you really get into any trouble, be sure to tell your father early and don¡¯t keep it to yourself,¡± Lu Changsheng said, smiling.


    ¡°Father¡­ my opportunity is related to Uncle.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen looked up at his father¡¯s warm and handsome face and said in a low voice.


    Although he felt it was not good to discuss his uncle¡¯s matters,


    now that his father was aware, he had no intention of hiding his thoughts.


    ¡°Uncle?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brow furrowed upon hearing this. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Due to his family¡¯s relationship with Qingzhu Mountain, his children had many uncles from that side.


    But the uncle his son was talking about obviously couldn¡¯t be one of those from Qingzhu Mountain.


    After all, most of those ¡®uncles¡¯ were now not as good as his own son.


    ¡°Uncle, Qu Changge?¡±


    The name that Lu Changsheng had almost forgotten popped into his mind, and he said with some disbelief.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen nodded.


    ¡°He¡¯s still alive, and he even gave Quanzhen such a great opportunity?¡±


    A wave of shock and speculation filled Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart.


    He had stopped paying much attention to his cheap older brother-in-law when he learned that he might cultivate the Demon Path.


    Over the years, with no news, he had almost forgotten him, thinking that his brother-in-law had died.


    Unexpectedly, not only was the other party alive, but he was also living very well, capable of giving his own son such a heavenly opportunity!


    After all, the improvement of the Spiritual Root and his son¡¯s situation, even with the system at his side, could not help but alarm him.


    ¡°Did your uncle come back for something?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    Qu Zhenzhen was the kind of person who couldn¡¯t keep things to herself; she would tell him everything.


    So something like Qu Changge coming back would definitely not be kept from him by Qu Zhenzhen.


    Therefore, it¡¯s very likely that this older brother-in-law didn¡¯t meet and recognize Qu Zhenzhen, but only saw his own son.


    This gave him a sense of surprise and puzzlement.


    ¡°Uncle just came back to see Mother¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen spoke out, detailing the general situation of his Uncle Qu Changge¡¯s return.


    He indicated that his uncle mainly came to visit his mother, Qu Zhenzhen.


    It might have been inconvenient for him to go to Bihu Mountain, so he used some means to come to the Red Leaf Valley Market and see him, afterward giving him some gifts.


    That¡¯s how his Spiritual Root was improved, and his cultivation broke through from the Sixth Level Energy Refinement to the Ninth Level.


    ¡°Heaven-replenishing Elixir¡­¡±


    As Lu Changsheng listened to his son¡¯s words, he learned the name of the elixir that improved the Spiritual Root.


    He had not heard of this pill before.


    He guessed it should belong to the Third Order, or even Fourth Order Elixirs.


    ¡°Father, although Uncle is a Demonic Path Cultivator, in my interaction with Uncle, I feel there isn¡¯t much difference between the Righteous and Demonic Paths¡­¡±


    ¡°The distinction between Righteous and Demon is mainly in the person, not in the Cultivation Method, just like when I traveled outside before, I encountered many people who were evil and full of sins¡­¡±


    After finishing his words, Lu Quanzhen immediately spoke in favor of his uncle, expressing his views on the Demonic Path, worried that his father might have objections to the Demon Path.


    This was also his current view on the Righteous and Demonic Paths.


    ¡°The principle is indeed so, but our Jiang Country belongs to the Righteous forces, so we should still try to keep a clear boundary with the Demonic Path,¡±


    ¡°About your uncle¡¯s matter and the Cultivation Techniques, they absolutely must not be known to others.¡±


    ¡°As for this Cultivation Technique, if you like it and find it suitable, you can continue to cultivate it; if you don¡¯t like it, the family has other profound techniques¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, pondering slightly.


    He held no particular prejudice against the Demonic Path.


    After all, his exposure to the Demon Path was far more serious than his son¡¯s.


    His son was only cultivating half of a technique related to the Demonic Path.


    He himself had directly taught his Dao Companion Demonic Techniques, and in his Yin Corpse Bag, he was raising two refined corpses.


    Oh, and he had a daughter in the Demonic Sect¡­


    ¡°I understand,¡± Lu Quanzhen nodded in slight surprise.


    He didn¡¯t expect his father to be so open-minded, having not a hint of bias against the Demonic Path.


    He had not proactively spoken about Uncle Qu Changge¡¯s matters before for fear of the issue with the Demon Path.


    ¡°Father, among the treasures Uncle gave me, there was a fruit called the Five Elements Spirit Fruit.¡±


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    ¡°I have read in books that this Five Elements Spirit Fruit, also known as the ¡®Golden Core Fruit,¡¯ is of great help in breaking through from Foundation Establishment to Core Formation. I can¡¯t use it right now, so you can take it.¡±


    Then, Lu Quanzhen took out a Jade Box from the Storage Ring hanging around his neck, and said.


    He knew that his father was not as simple as he appeared.


    Otherwise, he would not have been able to discern his cultivation level at a glance.


    But thinking that his father had only a Low-Quality Spiritual Root, and having been unable to give the Heaven-replenishing Elixir to his father before, he took the initiative to bring out a Five Elements Spirit Fruit, hoping the other party could break through Core Formation.

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    ¡°Five Elements Spirit Fruit!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was startled upon hearing this.


    He was well aware of the Five Elements Spirit Fruit.


    There was even a Five Elements Fruit Tree in his System Space at the moment.


    But he had never imagined that among the treasures his cheap brother-in-law had given his son, there would actually be a Five Elements Spirit Fruit!


    You must know, this Five Elements Spirit Fruit is considered the top-grade Core Formation Spiritual Object, priceless, and extremely precious!


    ...


    Yet it was casually brought out by his own son now.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll accept this Five Elements Spirit Fruit then.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was silent for a moment and couldn¡¯t resist the temptation of the Five Elements Spirit Fruit.


    Although he was a Second-Grade Spiritual Root, had perfectly achieved Foundation Establishment, possessed a Supreme Condensation Elixir, three Core Formation Spiritual Objects, and was assisted by the Tai Yi Life Water Technique, he only saw a 70% chance of successfully breaking through to Core Formation.


    Such a low success rate obviously wasn¡¯t satisfactory in Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes.


    Now with this Five Elements Spirit Fruit, his probability of Core Formation success wouldn¡¯t reach a full 100%, but it was close to 98%!


    Moreover, the most precious aspect of this Five Elements Spirit Fruit was that it not only enhanced the probability of Core Formation but also improved the quality of the Golden Core formation!


    As for him, Mr. Lu, when it came time for his future breakthrough in Core Formation, he naturally intended to form a Superior Gold Core, a First-Grade Golden Core!


    If he formed some Fourth-grade True Pill, it would simply be embarrassing.


    Even in his view, a Second Grade Golden Core, a Third-Rank Golden Core seemed a bit lackluster.


    He took the jade box and opened it to look inside.


    Inside was a fist-sized fruit, with Five Elements radiance flowing around it, richly fragrant.


    ¡°Is this the legendary Five Elements Spirit Fruit?¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured while looking at the fruit. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He closed the jade box, took a deep breath and exhaled, then said to his son, ¡°Quanzhen, you¡¯re now at the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement, and you can start preparing for Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°As for Foundation Establishment Elixir and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, I¡¯ll prepare them for you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    His son had given him such a precious fruit, and he, as a father, naturally had to reciprocate.


    ¡°Father, uncle has already prepared the Foundation Establishment Elixir and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects for me.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen spoke up.


    ¡°Ah, this¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat at a loss for words.


    His brother-in-law had prepared so well, he didn¡¯t know what else he could provide at the moment.


    He said a bit helplessly, ¡°Alright, if you have any needs or matters, you can discuss them with me.¡±


    ¡°I understand, father.¡±


    A slight smile appeared on Lu Quanzhen¡¯s face, and he continued, ¡°Father, I plan to go out for further training next year, to temper myself, and then prepare for Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°Training¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused upon hearing this.


    To be honest, with his son now at the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement and Foundation Establishment just in sight, he was reluctant to let him go out.


    His son¡¯s situation reminded him of Xu Ruyin.


    She was at the peak of the Ninth Level Energy Refinement with great prospects secured through a stable cultivation in the family. Yet, something happened during her excursion¡­


    ¡°Quanzhen, while I naturally won¡¯t hinder your wish to travel and gain experience,¡±


    ¡°I still hope you will make your Foundation Establishment breakthrough at home before going out.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, leaning back in his chair, gently tapped his fingers on the armrest and explained, ¡°Many cultivators seek out trials in the outside world partly to find chances for Foundation Establishment and partly to temper their mindsets.¡±


    ¡°With your Middle Grade Spiritual Root, Foundation Establishment Elixir, Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, and top-level techniques, breaking through to Foundation Establishment is not a problem for you, and there¡¯s no need to take this risk.¡±


    ¡°Right now, the only thing you should be concerned about is the quality of your Path Foundation!¡±


    ¡°Here at home, we can help you with this, and if you have any problems with your cultivation, we can help you solve them.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    His Life-bound Spiritual Artifact, the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp, was effective in condensing the foundational mana.


    This effect could be used not only by himself but also to help others condense their mana foundation.


    The only problem was that it was a bit difficult to operate, requiring more consumption than using it on himself.


    But now, financially, he was fully capable of solidifying his son¡¯s foundational strength to the utmost!


    ¡°Yes, father.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen nodded in response upon hearing this.


    His trip outside was also planned with a visit to the ¡®Purple Shadow Secret Realm¡¯ in mind.


    After all, only Energy Refining Cultivators could enter this secret realm.


    Now at the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement, and equipped with talismans and a Second Rank Puppet by his side, he was confident of gaining something from his entrance there.


    Maybe, if luck permitted, he could find a Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant for his mother to cultivate the ¡®Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique¡¯.


    Moreover, after learning about this cultivation technique, in addition to his mother, he also wanted to prepare a copy for his sister, Lu Caizhen.


    For he knew his sister¡¯s situation well.


    Even though she had taken the Heaven-replenishing Elixir, had a Foundation Establishment Elixir available, Foundation Establishment was still challenging for her.


    The furthest she could go in the future was Foundation Establishment, and advancing further would be difficult.


    If he could obtain multiple Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plants, he could also pave another path for his sister.


    ¡°As for breaking through to Foundation Establishment from Energy Refinement, do you understand it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to ask, ready to impart some insights into Foundation Establishment to his son in advance.


    ¡°Son has no understanding in this area, if father has the time, please enlighten me.¡±


    Even though Uncle Qu Changge had already explained it, seeing his father so proactive, Lu Quanzhen still said so.


    After all, every parent has a bit of a need to feel necessary.


    If he didn¡¯t need his father¡¯s help for anything, it might make his father feel somewhat dejected.


    ¡°About Foundation Establishment¡­¡±


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng began to share his insights on Foundation Establishment with his son.


    His knowledge on Foundation Establishment not only came from himself but also incorporated the experiences of the Qingyun Sect and Hong Lian, making it quite comprehensive.


    Although Lu Quanzhen had already learned from his uncle Qu Changge, he still gained some new insights after listening.


    He bowed to Lu Changsheng and said, ¡°Thank you, father!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, no need to be polite, come to me anytime if you need anything.¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand and said.


    After Lu Quanzhen left, only Lu Changsheng remained in the large hall.


    He looked out at the darkening moon and murmured, ¡°Qu Changge¡­¡±


    Through his son¡¯s words, and the cultivation techniques, Heaven-replenishing Elixir, and Five Elements Spirit Fruit, he could deeply realize the terrifying extent of his cheap brother-in-law.


    Because each of these items involved at least a Core Formation stage to access.


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    Being able to hand out so many gifts to others certainly involved the Nascent Soul level!


    Moreover, he could guess that his son probably had other rare treasures.


    ¡°Nascent Soul¡­ Could it be that my great-brother-in-law is some Nascent Soul True Lord reincarnated, using these treasures to cut off worldly ties and entanglements?¡±


    Lu Changsheng speculated in his heart.


    Other than this possibility, he really couldn¡¯t think of any other.

 Chapter 634: Mining Vein Contest, Nascent Soul Celestial Phenomenon!

    After checking on his children in Red Leaf Valley, Lu Changsheng left the Marketplace the next day.


    He didn¡¯t return to Bi Lake Mountain, but instead headed to Qingyun Sect.


    After all, having been away for so long, it was only proper for him to visit Xiao Xi Yue and Zhao Qingqing upon his return. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Two days later, Lu Changsheng arrived outside the gates of Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°Sigh, whom should I send a message to?¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out the Yin-Yang Sensing Talismans of Xiao Xi Yue and Zhao Qingqing and hesitated for a moment.


    ...


    Although he and the two women were all Dao Companions in reality,


    his relationship with Xiao Xi Yue had always been kept a secret, and they didn¡¯t hold the title of Dao Companions publicly, not even Zhao Qingqing knew about it.


    If he were to send a message to Xiao Xi Yue now, or to both women simultaneously, wouldn¡¯t it seem like he had more than ordinary relations with Xiao Xi Yue?


    Yet if he sent a message to only Zhao Qingqing, he would unfairly treat Xiao Xi Yue.


    After all, Xiao Xi Yue came first, and their emotional connection was stronger.


    ¡°Ah, indeed, having multiple Dao Companions can sometimes be troublesome.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly, thinking, ¡°Now that Wangshu has grown so big, there¡¯s perhaps no need to keep hiding my relationship with Xi Yue?¡±


    Back in those days, he was merely a Qi Refinement cultivator, a son-in-law of Qing Zhu Mountain, not worthy of Xiao Xi Yue, a true heir of an Immortal Sect.


    He had also worried about not getting through Xiao Xi Yue¡¯s master¡¯s scrutiny and potentially inviting trouble.


    But now, with their child so grown, Lu Changsheng felt there was no longer a need to keep their relationship hidden.


    It could be openly revealed.


    Although revealing their relationship might bring some trouble,


    in his view, continually hiding their relationship seemed to unfairly treat Xiao Xi Yue.


    Besides, revealing their relationship might not necessarily bring trouble but could even come with many benefits.


    After all, if their relationship was confirmed, he would indeed be the Dao Companion of a Nascent Soul Immortal¡¯s disciple.


    That title itself would be enough to make many people and family forces wary.


    ¡°I love Xi Yue, and her master should not violently oppose our relationship, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew that if he were to confirm his relationship with Xiao Xi Yue, the only problem would be her master, Caiyun True Immortal.


    Such a matter would definitely need her approval.


    ¡°This Caiyun True Immortal should know of my existence; she even helped me out of a difficult situation before, for Xi Yue¡¯s sake. She probably does not have a negative opinion of me.¡±


    ¡°Now that I¡¯m proposing a formal union, even if she disagrees, it shouldn¡¯t be too bad.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered inwardly.


    Now, as Lu Ancestor in the Qingyun Region, he had gained some renown.


    Apart from having numerous wives, Dao Companions, and children, he excelled in looks, cultivation level, and talent.


    Even if Caiyun True Immortal disagreed, she likely wouldn¡¯t do much.


    ¡°I¡¯ll ask Xi Yue¡¯s opinion later.¡±


    After Lu Changsheng had made up his mind, he sent messages to both women, indicating he had arrived at Qingyun Sect.


    However, Xiao Xi Yue¡¯s Communication Talisman showed no response, indicating she was not currently in Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°Has she gone out again?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, murmuring to himself.


    Through Zi Xiao, he knew that Xiao Xi Yue had been very busy for the past two years, only visiting Bi Lake Mountain once.


    But what exactly kept her so busy, Zi Xiao didn¡¯t know.


    Naturally, without himself, Zi Xiao and Xiao Xi Yue both disliked interacting with others.


    An hour later,


    a green light flew in from the gate.


    ¡°Lu Lang.¡±


    Zhao Qingqing, in a green dress, tall and slender, with her black silky hair in an updo, fixed with a plum blossom jade hairpin, looked at Lu Changsheng with eyes full of joyful laughter.


    ¡°Qingqing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, in a green vestment robe, handsome and smiling, called out clearly.


    Then, the two of them entered Qingyun Sect affectionately like that.


    ¡°Who is this man, to be so close with the Sect Uncle like this?¡±


    A gatekeeping disciple, seeing this scene, couldn¡¯t help but express his surprise.


    Since Lu Changsheng had been waiting outside, it indicated he was not a disciple of Qingyun Sect.


    And Qingyun Sect¡¯s Foundation Establishment disciples rarely married out, which he found very strange.


    ¡°You don¡¯t know him? That¡¯s Mountain Lord Lu Changsheng from Bi Lake Mountain, I hear¡­¡±


    Another gatekeeping disciple immediately spoke up, gossip flowing.


    Although Lu Changsheng was somewhat famous, many people had only heard his name without knowing the person.


    Later, after Lu Changsheng and Zhao Qingqing became Dao Companions, his fame in Qingyun Sect grew.


    ¡­


    Lu Changsheng followed Zhao Qingqing to her cultivated Hundred Herbs Garden in her Cave Mansion.


    The layout had changed significantly since her small Foundation Establishment celebration.


    In the yard, besides some elegantly simple pavilions and thatched cottages, most places were planted with spirit flowers and spirit grass, making the air very fresh.


    Lu Changsheng knew this was because Zhao Qingqing had a Vegbody.


    This Spiritual Body, besides being good at nurturing Spirit Plants, benefited her cultivation when she practiced for long periods in such surroundings.


    ¡°Lu Lang, you must be tired from traveling back and forth to Yue Country, right?¡±


    After arriving in the living hall, Zhao Qingqing made tea and poured water, speaking softly.


    She knew about Lu Changsheng¡¯s trip to Jinyang Sect in Yue Country.


    Initially, the ticket for the Spiritual Vessel was bought by her, and knowing he had returned after more than two years, the journey hadn¡¯t delayed him much.


    ¡°Not too bad, just a bit boring on the Spiritual Vessel¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled, lifted his tea, and began sharing some of his experiences from his trip to Yue Country.


    After finishing his tea, Lu Changsheng drew nearer and embraced the beauty, his eyes full of deep affection as he spoke in a low voice, ¡°Qingqing, I missed you.¡±


    ¡°Lu Lang¡­¡±


    Zhao Qingqing met Lu Changsheng¡¯s intensely loving gaze, her heart trembled, and her body softened, a shy joy appearing in her expression.


    Although she and Lu Changsheng were bonded as Dao Companions,


    the emotional connection between them was still developing, lacking the affection that comes with time, so she felt somewhat uneasy with such intimacy.

 Chapter 635: Battle for the Vein of Ore, Nascent Soul Celestial Phenomenon! (2)

    She didn¡¯t need to say anything; her lips, moist as the spirit fruit of grass and trees, were already sealed by his kiss, striking her speechless. All she could do was wrap her arms around his neck and all but whisper, ¡°I¡­I missed you too.¡±


    After a long while,


    ¡°Lu Lang, it¡¯s¡­it¡¯s still daylight.¡±


    Zhao Qingqing seemed to catch her breath from suffocation, her breath fragrant and rich.


    Usually modest and subdued, her face flushed red with shyness.


    It was broad daylight, and embracing like this in the hall immediately upon meeting made her somewhat bashful.


    ...


    ¡°It will be dark soon.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands roamed restlessly, causing Zhao Qingqing¡¯s long, straight legs to tremble slightly, her delicate body soft as silk.


    ¡°Go, go to the room¡­¡±


    Zhao Qingqing¡¯s green dress was disheveled and in disarray, she said with a trembling voice.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately carried Zhao Qingqing to a simple and elegant thatched cottage in the garden.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t the¡­mm¡­¡±


    Zhao Qingqing wanted to say something more, but her beautiful eyes misted over with a hazy layer of tears, her pretty face turned redder, a shy and obedient color on her cheeks.


    ¡°Ah, then which room are you referring to, Qingqing?¡± Lu Changsheng asked knowingly.


    ¡°I¡­I usually rest in¡­mm¡­¡±


    Zhao Qingqing¡¯s voice trembled, even her delicate body shook.


    ¡°Oh, I see, then let me carry you there.¡±


    Lu Changsheng lifted her fair, straight legs and headed towards the main room.


    A fairy in a green dress, even without anyone else around, couldn¡¯t help but shiver at heart, feeling utterly ashamed.


    But right now her body was weak and powerless; she could only, like an ostrich, shake her head slightly, causing her black and beautiful hair to undo and cascade down like a waterfall, half-concealing her face as she clung tightly around her lover¡¯s neck, afraid to speak.


    Her two beautifully curved and rounded legs continually swayed in the world turned upside down, causing an embroidered shoe to slip off, revealing a jade-like foot wrapped in a white silk stocking.


    Through the thin white silk, the pink hue of her jade-like foot could be seen, sometimes curling, sometimes stretching taut, like a shy young girl.


    The curtain of night gradually fell, and a gentle breeze brushed through, making the spirit flowers and grasses in the garden rustle, their branches dancing and swaying nonstop.


    As the night deepened, a light drizzle began to fall in the courtyard, generating the sound of raindrops striking banana leaves, with the garden¡¯s spirit flowers and grasses swaying in the wind and rain, covered with rolling beads of jade.


    Somewhere nearby, a water tank had filled to the brim at some point, spilling over the edge and dripping onto the wet, green grass below.


    Inside the simple and unadorned room,


    Zhao Qingqing¡¯s face was flushed, her black hair spread out like a waterfall, her fair body blushed and covered in fine beads of sweat, lying in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, breathing delicately with a hint of satisfaction and comfort between her brows.


    ¡°Qingqing, how have you been in the sect these past two years?¡±


    After conveying his full longing, Lu Changsheng held Zhao Qingqing¡¯s fragrant shoulders and asked softly, letting the smoothness slip through his fingers.


    ¡°I, as a Spiritual Plant Master, only need to¡­¡±


    Zhao Qingqing¡¯s voice was soft as silk, and her breath was fragrant as she recounted softly.


    As a second-order Spiritual Plant Master, practicing her life-nourishing exercises, she didn¡¯t need to take on outside missions.


    As long as she wished, she could stay within the sect cultivating spirit plants and spiritual medicines without venturing on assignments.


    As for her master, they maintained a normal relationship, giving each other due respect.


    After all, there remains a concept of honoring one¡¯s master and valuing the way in the Cultivation World.


    If the situation was handled too badly, it would reflect poorly on both parties.


    Besides, her master only wanted Zhao Qingqing to submit back then and hadn¡¯t gone too far.


    ¡­


    The next morning,


    Lu Changsheng and Zhao Qingqing went out to catch up with their good friend Han Lin and also to see their children.


    Originally, he also wanted to see his brother-in-law, Xia Zhaoyang.


    But learning that his brother-in-law was at the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement, striving for Foundation Establishment and spending most of his time on tasks outside,


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t inquire further.


    He planned to give Xia Zhizue three thousand Spirit Stones upon his return.


    As a token of sponsorship from him as a brother-in-law, a small investment.


    After all, Xia Zhizue had given birth to three offspring for him, one with a Third-Grade Spiritual Root, one with a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root, and one with a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root.


    In such circumstances, he was naturally willing to care for this brother-in-law.


    Moreover, this brother-in-law was decent, with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, and being in the Immortal Sects, his Foundation Establishment would also be a good thing for him.


    As for the Foundation Establishment Elixirs and Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects, he wasn¡¯t so affluent yet.


    ¡°Daoist Han must also be preparing for Foundation Establishment now,¡± Lu Changsheng looked at Han Lin and asked.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment is hard to come by; I dare not aspire to that goal.¡±


    ¡°I plan to take on a task next year and head to Qingyun Market to see. If there¡¯s an opportunity, I¡¯ll take it, but if not, I¡¯ll just let it be and seek a position within the sect.¡±


    Although Han Lin was nearly fifty, he appeared only in his thirties, clad in a loose earthy-yellow robe, with a dark complexion, plain-faced, and displaying an honest smile.


    ¡°If I remember correctly, Daoist Han is just forty-nine, still in his prime. With effort, Foundation Establishment is still hopeful.¡± sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng spoke thusly.


    Back when they participated in the sect¡¯s examination, he became close with Han Lin, hence he knew about the other¡¯s age.


    ¡°That¡¯s true, but Foundation Establishment Elixirs are hard to find, and with my Low Quality Spiritual Root, even with the elixir, breaking through to Foundation Establishment is still very difficult. Why waste money and effort?¡±


    ¡°Being like this now, I am already quite content.¡±


    Han Lin smiled broadly.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t persuade him otherwise.


    After all, to each their own.


    Besides, for a Cultivator with a Low Quality Spiritual Root, even with a Foundation Establishment Elixir, there¡¯s a ninety percent chance of failing to establish the foundation, with efforts of most of a lifetime turning to naught.


    As a first grade top-tier Artifact Refiner, as long as he didn¡¯t gamble on Foundation Establishment and squander his finances, Han Lin¡¯s life could be very comfortable.

 Chapter 636: Battle for the Vein of Ore, Nascent Soul Celestial Phenomenon! (3)

    ¡°By the way, did you know about Daoist Xiao¡¯s current situation?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued speaking.


    He had wanted to ask Zhao Qingqing yesterday if she knew about Xiao Xiyue¡¯s situation.


    But coming to see one woman and asking about another, Mr. Lu would not stoop to such actions.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure about that, I mostly spend my days refining artifacts, and I have limited access to information.¡±


    Han Lin shook his head as he spoke.


    ...


    He tended to be oblivious to the affairs outside his window.


    Moreover, as an Energy Refining Cultivator, he didn¡¯t have access to much information regarding the Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°I heard that the Sect discovered a large vein, and Caiyun True Immortal personally oversees it, so Daoist Xiao has also been stationed outside for these years.¡±


    Zhao Qingqing spoke up.


    As a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, she still had some channels of information within the Sect.


    ¡°A vein? What kind of vein requires a Nascent Soul Immortal to personally oversee?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng expressed his surprise.


    ¡°I¡¯m not entirely sure what kind of vein it is, but it definitely belongs to a rare type, mainly because this vein is located in the Luoyun Mountain Range, and there could be conflicts with the Luoxia Sect.¡±


    Zhao Qingqing said softly.


    ¡°Luoyun Mountain Range, I see.¡±


    Lu Changsheng realized suddenly.


    The Luoyun Mountain Range was a border range between Qingyun Sect and Luoxia Sect.


    With the vein appearing in the Luoyun Mountain Range, there naturally arose an issue of ownership.


    Now that a True Immortal was personally overseeing it, it indicated that both Sects were likely disputing this vein.


    Although the major Immortal Sects of Jiang Country Cultivation Realm were all righteous forces and would assist each other in times of danger,


    they would still take action when interests conflicted.


    After briefly catching up and chatting, Lu Changsheng and Han Lin took their leave, and Lu Changsheng went with Zhao Qingqing to visit his children and see how they were doing.


    With Aunt Zhao Qingqing there, his two children were doing very well in Qingyun Sect.


    Especially Lu Xingyue, who was studying medicine, Zhao Qingqing could even provide some guidance.


    After visiting his children, Lu Changsheng did not leave immediately but decided to stay a few days at Qingyun Sect. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, since he was already here, it made sense to stay for a few days and spend more time there.


    ¡­


    Five days later.


    At Lingyao Peak, in the Hundred Herbs Garden,


    Lu Changsheng was watching Zhao Qingqing cultivate and introduce various Spirit Flowers and Spirit Grasses.


    Just then,


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª¡±


    Far away, the wind and clouds atop a mountain peak changed.


    Countless nature¡¯s spiritual energies suddenly converged, forming a massive vortex of Spiritual Energy that spread out like a tidal wave.


    This vortex continued to spread, swirling like a funnel-shaped tornado, and the top was even misted with a faint rosy glow.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly looked up.


    ¡°This is Caiyun Peak, looking at this commotion, it seems like someone is breaking through¡­¡±


    Zhao Qingqing also looked towards the peak, her brows slightly furrowed.


    ¡°Breaking through? Could it be Core Formation!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was shocked and felt that this scene somewhat resembled a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment.


    But the scale of the disturbance was more than ten times larger than that of Foundation Establishment.


    Not just them, at this moment, the entire Qingyun Sect was alarmed, all looking towards Caiyun Peak.


    ¡°What a huge commotion, what happened?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the Nascent Soul Celestial Phenomenon; someone at Caiyun Peak is attempting Core Formation!¡±


    ¡°Caiyun Peak? Could it be Fairy Qing Yi, disciple of Caiyun True Immortal, attempting Core Formation!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s rumored she was gravely injured and went into closed-door cultivation, I didn¡¯t expect her to attempt Core Formation!¡±


    ¡°The Nascent Soul Celestial Phenomenon, terrifying indeed!¡±


    ¡°Sss, looking at the power and appearance of this celestial event, it¡¯s evidently her passing through the three challenges of Core Formation, starting the final step, Essence Liquid Crystallization!¡±


    ¡°Once Fairy Qing Yi successfully breaks through to Core Formation, Caiyun Peak will have two Dual Core Formation cultivators!¡±


    ¡°I wonder if Fairy Qing Yi can successfully breakthrough¡­¡±


    ¡°Fairy Qing Yi with Sword Heart Clarity, a First-Grade Spiritual Root, cultivates our Qingyun Sect¡¯s cornerstone Cultivation Technique, the ¡®Qingyun Sword Technique,¡¯ she will definitely succeed in forming her core, perhaps even able to condense a High Quality Golden Core!¡±


    ¡°A High Quality Golden Core, that¡¯s incredible, I think even forming a True Elixir would be quite impressive!¡±


    Inside the Qingyun Sect, countless people looked up at the swirling Spiritual Energy vortex spreading across the sky, buzzing with discussions.

 Chapter 637: Breakthrough Core Formation, Stirrings of Affection!

    ¡°Hoo hoo hoo¡ª¡ª¡±


    Accompanied by the swirling vortex of spiritual energy above Caiyun Peak, spreading continuously and permeating with spiritual pressure, Qingyun Sect¡¯s Mountain Protection Array also began to operate at this moment.


    After all, a breakthrough to Core Formation was a major event for Qingyun Sect!


    They would not allow any interference!


    At this moment, there were Nascent Soul Immortals within Qingyun Sect who had woken up from closed-door cultivation, sitting in the Sect to protect and oversee the process.


    ¡°Is this Qingyun Sect¡¯s Mountain Protection Array?¡±


    ...


    Lu Changsheng looked towards the sky.


    Before his eyes, the entire Great Formation resembled an upturned bowl made of white jade and glaze, emitting dazzling light, with rolling clouds pervading it, and within seemed to be azure dragons soaring.


    While the Great Formation did not emit any terrifying spiritual pressure, the mere sight of it already gave off an unfathomable sense.


    At the same time, with the grand commotion on Caiyun Peak, the oppressive might of the spiritual energy dissipated invisibly.


    It only allowed one to see the spiritual energy vortex hovering in the sky.


    This spiritual energy vortex continued to frenziedly sweep up and ingest the nature¡¯s spiritual energy from around, forming a halo of clouds, constantly spreading to encompass the entirety of Caiyun Peak within a radius of one mile.


    ¡°Judging by this momentum, there¡¯s a high probability of successfully forming a Core¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched the scene, pondering silently.


    He had once inquired from Hong Lian regarding knowledge about Core Formation.


    He knew Core Formation and Foundation Establishment shared similarities.


    For Foundation Establishment, one first has to pass through the three gates of Foundation Establishment, then concentrate mana to lift the Dao Platform!


    The same goes for Core Formation¡ªit also has three gates, followed by Essence Liquid Crystallization to form the True Elixir!


    At this time, the Core Formation celestial phenomenon on Caiyun Peak was stable yet forceful, with an aura that climbed higher and higher, indicating strength and foundation robust enough to most likely succeed in forming a Core.


    ¡°However, being a disciple of an Immortal Sect truly has its advantages; not only do they break through realms in an excellent environment without worrying about Spirit Veins, but they also don¡¯t have to fear interference.¡±


    ¡°Although I have prepared a complete set of resources for Core Formation, what I lack is a stable environment for the breakthrough.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the halo of light above Caiyun Peak and the Qingyun Great Formation, musing silently.


    Although he was confident that he could break through to Core Formation in the future,


    he still faced a big problem at present.


    Spirit Veins!


    Breaking through to Foundation Establishment requires Second Grade Spiritual Veins to supply spiritual energy.


    The same goes for Core Formation!


    It requires at least Third-Order Spirit Veins to supply spiritual energy!


    Otherwise, during the breakthrough, should spiritual energy become insufficient, it could lead to failure due to exhaustion.


    Bi Lake Mountain currently only has Second-order Superior Spirit Veins, which are simply not enough for anyone to use in a Core Formation breakthrough!


    Even with the Spiritual Eye Spring, and with the help of Mount Sumeru, the spiritual energy inside the Cave Heaven could reach the peak of Second-order, or even approaching Third Order, it still would not be enough for him to form a Core.


    The spiritual energy required for a breakthrough is too vast.


    This is why most cultivators eventually join a power.


    Only a great power can provide a stable Spirit Vein environment for someone to break through.


    For Loose Cultivators to break through on their own is incredibly difficult!


    ¡°With Mount Sumeru at home, providing the utmost stability, if I could break through in the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, even the Core Formation celestial phenomenon could be concealed.¡±


    ¡°If I cannot advance the Spirit Veins at home, in the future I will have to leave home to break through to Core Formation.¡±


    ¡°Although I could go to the Immortal City to rent a Third-order Cave Abode, after all, it¡¯s not as stable as at home.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, if I were to break through, I am certain to condense a High-Quality Gold Core, and at that time the celestial phenomenon would be too astonishingly loud and could easily attract trouble¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered.


    Originally, Core Formation was still quite a distance away from him, and he hadn¡¯t thought too much about it.


    But now, witnessing the Core Formation celestial phenomenon, he couldn¡¯t help but think about his own future Core Formation endeavor.


    ¡°Huh!¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not think any further, exhaled lightly, and turned to Zhao Qingqing, asking, ¡°Qingqing, do you know who is breaking through?¡±


    The Core Formation celestial phenomenon was so extraordinary that it indicated the person breaking through was no ordinary individual.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure, but given it¡¯s Caiyun Peak, it¡¯s highly likely it¡¯s Caiyun True Immortal¡¯s eldest disciple, which is Daoist Xiao¡¯s senior sister, Qing Yi Fairy.¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s listed among Qingyun Sect¡¯s true inheritors, and had already reached the Foundation Establishment Late Stage in her early years; judging from this Core Formation celestial phenomenon, she¡¯s likely attempting Core Formation.¡±


    Zhao Qingqing, clad in a green dress, with her black hair coiled up, looked refined and beautiful.


    ¡°Qing Yi Fairy?¡±


    At the mention of this name, Lu Changsheng paused suddenly, S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    with the image of a woman dressed in white, hair tied in a single ponytail, ??with a delicate and three-dimensional face that combined feminine softness and a cool air of heroism, coming to his mind.


    He hadn¡¯t expected the person attempting Core Formation to be Chu Qingyi, whom he had once met briefly.


    But upon reflection, it made sense; Chu Qingyi had been an inducted true inheritor of Qingyun Sect from an early age, possessing the late stage, even peak stage, of Foundation Establishment¡¯s cultivation level.


    Now, over a decade later, her attempt to break through to Core Formation seemed normal.


    ¡°By the way, how old is Fairy Qing Yi now?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked curiously.


    Although he had a good relationship with Xi Yue, and knew her master was Caiyun True Immortal and her senior sister was Chu Qingyi,


    he did not know much about the two women¡¯s circumstances.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure about that.¡±


    Zhao Qingqing shook her head, speaking, ¡°The rumors say Fairy Qing Yi was adopted by Caiyun True Immortal at a young age and brought back to the Sect. She should be quite young, probably not yet a hundred years old.¡±


    ¡°Not yet a hundred years old; it seems Fairy Qing Yi truly possesses remarkable talent.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, somewhat impressed.


    To break through to Core Formation before the age of a hundred was enough to be called a genius!


    After all, not all cultivators are like him, who had not even reached the peak of Foundation Establishment but had already gathered the resources needed for Core Formation.


    Most cultivators have to work hard for their cultivation resources daily and are distracted by various tasks.


    When approaching late stages, they need to prepare resources for their next realm breakthrough.


    Even with Chu Qingyi¡¯s outstanding talent, having a Core Formation master, and being a disciple of an Immortal Sect, attempting to break through to Core Formation is not easy.

 Chapter 638: Breakthrough Core Formation, Stirrings of Affection! (2)

    Lusheng knew that obtaining resources required his own efforts.


    ¡­


    Originally, Lu Changsheng was almost ready to return.


    But now, encountering a breakthrough in Core Formation, he planned to stay a bit longer and observe this Core Formation Celestial Phenomenon.


    Moreover, at this time, the Qingyun Sect¡¯s Great Formation was operating at full capacity, and although it did not result in sealing off the mountain, it enforced strict checks on all who entered and exited.


    Three days later.


    ...


    Above Caiyun Peak, a vortex of spiritual energy clouds broke through a radius of three miles.


    ¡°This Core Formation Celestial Phenomenon¡­¡±


    That morning, Lu Changsheng and Zhao Qingqing stepped out of their room, gazing at the Core Formation Celestial Phenomenon above Caiyun Peak with some surprise.


    According to what he had learned from Hong Lian, although the celestial phenomenon during Core Formation did not entirely determine the progress and quality of the cultivator¡¯s Core Formation,


    it gave a rough idea.


    For example, if the spiritual energy cloud vortex constantly maintained within a two-to-three-mile radius, it was likely a low-grade Flawed Pill.


    If it broke through a five-mile radius, it was probably a Middle-Grade True Pill.


    If it could break through a ten-mile radius, it was likely a Superior Gold Core!


    In three days¡¯ time, Chu Qingyi¡¯s spiritual energy cloud vortex suddenly encompassed a three-mile radius, indicating a strong foundation, at least a middle-grade True Pill, possibly even a Superior Gold Core!


    Of course, there were also possibilities of complications arising during the process, resulting in Core Formation failure and the dispersion of the cloud.


    But through these clouds, one could broadly assess a person¡¯s foundational strength.


    As time passed, the spiritual energy cloud vortex kept climbing and spreading above Caiyun Peak, eventually covering a surprising seven to eight miles in radius.


    ¡°This, could Fairy Qingyi actually be condensing a Superior Gold Core!?¡±


    Inside the Qingyun Sect, someone exclaimed in surprise.


    Although Chu Qingyi was a true disciple of a Nascent Soul Immortal from Qingyun,


    condensing a Superior Gold Core was still extremely challenging.


    ¡°Once a Superior Gold Core is condensed, the future would behold a Nascent Soul Seed!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s true, but within our Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, other than Xuanjian True Monarch, there has not been another Nascent Soul True Lord!¡±


    ¡°Our Qingyun Sect doesn¡¯t possess a Fourth-Order Spirit Vein, so breaking through to Nascent Soul would necessitate seeking opportunities outside.¡±


    Many people were paying close attention to the situation on Caiyun Peak, keen to know Chu Qingyi¡¯s breakthrough progress.


    After all, if the Sect could add a Nascent Soul Cultivator, it would be an absolute cause for celebration for Qingyun Sect.


    They would certainly hold a grand Core Formation Ceremony to celebrate and announce it to the world.


    Another seven or eight days passed.


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    The spiritual energy cloud vortex above Caiyun Peak furiously swept across, breaking through a radius of nine miles, nine point one, nine point three¡­


    This tremendous activity caused even the latent spiritual pressure hidden by Qingyun Sect¡¯s Mountain Protection Array to start emanating.


    It made the cultivators of Qingyun Sect witnessing the event feel an intense, invisible spiritual pressure.


    Especially the disciples and cultivators of Caiyun Peak, who at this moment experienced a stifling, heart-pounding sensation.


    ¡°This scene¡­¡±


    ¡°Fairy Qingyi is impacting a Superior Gold Core!¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s actually condensing a Superior Gold Core!¡±


    ¡°If our Qingyun Sect can add a Golden Core True Person, our foundation will significantly strengthen!¡±


    At this moment, everyone in Qingyun Sect was profoundly shaken, fixating their gaze on the skies above Caiyun Peak.


    After all, this was a Superior Gold Core!


    Red Sun Peak.


    A magnificent palace.


    Atop an ancient-looking pavilion, a woman in her thirties dressed in a green Taoist robe, her black hair coiled into a bun, holding a scroll, stared at the scene over Caiyun Peak.


    ¡°Impacting the Superior Gold Core¡­¡±


    Her slender hands, as pale as white jade, tightly gripped the scroll, her expression solemn and somber.


    ¡­


    Another day passed.


    The spiritual energy cloud vortex above Caiyun Peak finally reached a ten-mile radius.


    However, this swirling mass of clouds was unstable, fluctuating up and down, causing everyone watching this scene to feel emotionally turbulent.


    No one knew how much time had passed.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The spiritual energy cloud vortex above Caiyun Peak twisted to its limit and exploded with an astonishingly vast spiritual pressure.


    Then, like a receding tide, the spiritual energy vortex dispersed, leaving only lingering glimmers of light.


    Amidst heaven and earth, faint sounds of the Great Dao resonated, descending upon the summit of Caiyun Peak.


    ¡°Has the breakthrough succeeded!?¡±


    ¡°Has a Superior Gold Core been condensed!?¡±


    ¡°How would I know, this is my first time witnessing a Core Formation Celestial Phenomenon!¡±


    ¡°Judging by the movements of this phenomenon, it somewhat resembles the Golden Core phenomena recorded in ancient texts but also not quite.¡±


    Inside the Qingyun Sect, numerous people watched the unfolding scene, chattering amongst themselves.


    As the spiritual energy vortex above Caiyun Peak vanished, Qingyun Sect¡¯s Mountain Protection Array shifted from full operation back to normal.


    After all, regardless of the force, operating a Great Array at full capacity consumed a vast amount of spiritual energy and was unsustainable in the long term.


    ¡°Has the breakthrough succeeded?¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched this scene and let out a long sigh, feeling quite emotional.


    He had been closely following these events these past days, and he had to admit, the activity during the Core Formation was incredibly astounding.


    Far exceeding the disturbances during Foundation Establishment by more than a hundredfold.


    It also made him realize how difficult it was to gather sufficient spiritual energy through a Second-Grade Spirit Vein and other means to breakthrough Core Formation.


    Especially to condense a Superior Gold Core, which required an immense amount of spiritual energy.


    Even an ordinary Third-Order Spirit Vein might not be secure enough, affecting the chances of forming a Core.


    ¡°Condensing a Core¡­¡±


    Zhao Qingqing stared at the clouds and light above Caiyun Peak, lightly pursing her lips, momentarily lost in thought.


    Even though she knew she had no hope of achieving Core Formation, nor did she expect to,


    seeing such a phenomenon still involuntarily sparked in her a shade of longing.


    ¡­


    The next day after Chu Qingyi¡¯s breakthrough in Core Formation, Lu Changsheng left Qingyun Sect.


    He had originally planned to stay only five or six days, but it turned into a month.


    Once back home, Lu Changsheng explained to Ling Zixiao and Lu Miaoge why he had been delayed for so long.


    ¡°Condensing a core¡­¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Miaoge¡¯s beautiful eyes also showed a hint of deep yearning.

 Chapter 639: Breakthrough Core Formation, Stirrings of Affection! (3)

    Previously, she had never dared to dream of Core Formation, considering Foundation Establishment a success!


    But now, cultivating the Water of Virtue Technique, condensing a Perfect Foundation Base, and possessing Lu Changsheng¡¯s Taiyi Dao Seed, she may not be able to break through to Core Formation yet, but she at least had the qualifications to attempt it!


    ¡°Core Formation? Daoist Xiao¡¯s senior sister?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Ling Zixiao couldn¡¯t help but give Lu Changsheng a strange look.


    ¡°My lord, do you recognize this True Person from Chu?¡±


    She looked at Lu Changsheng and asked aloud.


    ...


    Lu Changsheng: ¡°???¡±


    What¡¯s with this skeptical tone and expression?


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    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t hide anything, noting that he had encountered this Fairy Qingyi during his initial visit to Jiuxiao Immortal City, where she was being pursued by the Xiahou Family.


    ¡°How fitting for Lu Lang.¡±


    Ling Zixiao nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡°Zixiao, what do you mean by that? Just because I met a female cultivator once, you think she has something to do with me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke with a righteous expression.


    Although he had a somewhat intimate interaction with True Person Chu.


    But as a healer, he was solely focused on saving her without any ulterior motives!


    ¡°My lady didn¡¯t say that.¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s gentle smile came accompanied by an elegant look, her bright eyes brimming with innocence.


    ¡°Hmph, starting to tease me, are you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng made a fierce face and immediately scooped up Ling Zixiao¡¯s voluptuous and exquisite body.


    Ling Zixiao had agreed to having children, and since his trip delayed him so much, he naturally had to make up for lost time.


    ¡­


    Afterward!


    ¡°Zixiao, aside from the Spiritual Origin Pearl and the Spiritual Spring, do you know of any other methods to advance the Spiritual Vein?¡±


    On the white jade bed, Lu Changsheng held Ling Zixiao, whose body was soft as silk and whose cheeks were flushed, and he asked aloud.


    ¡°Other than the Spiritual Spring, there¡¯s only the Oceanic Bead, a treasure capable of nurturing Spiritual Veins.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, my lady isn¡¯t sure. However, I¡¯ve heard in the Cultivation World about methods to cultivate Spiritual Veins using Heavenly and Earthly treasures to accelerate their growth.¡±


    ¡°But I¡¯m not familiar with that area; my lord could ask Senior Red Lotus.¡±


    Ling Zixiao gently caressed her smooth, slightly bulging belly and spoke softly.


    After deciding to conceive a child with Lu Changsheng, she grew more and more excited about the pregnancy.


    Yet she knew that both she and Lu Changsheng, being Foundation Establishment Cultivators, wouldn¡¯t find it easy to conceive.


    ¡°Mm, I¡¯ll ask Red Lotus later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let his palm wander over her snow-white jade-like skin.


    ¡°My lord, are you thinking about Core Formation?¡±


    Ling Zixiao softly asked.


    Given that Lu Changsheng mentioned Chu Qingyi¡¯s formation of her Core today and now inquired about cultivating Spiritual Veins, he was evidently contemplating Core Formation.


    ¡°Indeed, although I am still far from reaching Core Formation, I must start considering it¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke softly, sharing his concerns.


    ¡°My lord could consider breaking through at Qingyun Sect when the time comes to form your core,¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s pale, delicate fingertips traced circles on Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest as she spoke softly.


    ¡°Qingyun Sect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.


    ¡°Indeed, my lord once participated in the Immortal Sects¡¯ examination at Qingyun Sect, and since then, he has grown under Qingyun¡¯s rule. Nowadays, Bihu Mountain even offers tribute to Qingyun Sect annually.¡±


    ¡°So, in the eyes of Qingyun Sect, my lord is considered to have a clear background, almost one of their own. As long as my lord is willing, with his identity and skills, entering Qingyun Sect shouldn¡¯t be difficult.¡±


    Ling Zixiao snuggled in his arms and spoke softly, ¡°My lord¡¯s concern is that advancing to Core Formation too soon might attract trouble, others¡¯ envy.¡±


    ¡°Lord has a special relationship with Daoist Xiao. Now that her master and senior sister are both Nascent Soul Immortals holding significant sway in Qingyun Sect, with these two Immortals willing to help, my lord can certainly make a stable attempt at Core Formation in Qingyun Sect.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, Qingyun Sect also hopes to increase the number of Nascent Soul Immortals within the sect.¡±


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s voice was gentle and unhurried.


    ¡°That makes sense.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke softly.


    He saw this as a plausible option.


    But with his Low-Quality Spiritual Root, breaking through to Core Formation within a century and condensing a High-Quality Golden Core would certainly bring him fame and attention.


    Though after breaking through to Core Formation, his strength would be enough to rank him among the top in Jiang Country.


    But in the Cultivation World, there were still Nascent Soul True Lords!


    Who knows if a Nascent Soul True Lord might covet his fortune and target him unexpectedly.


    After all, if truly targeted by a Nascent Soul, that would be troublesome.


    Therefore, if possible, Lu Changsheng would rather not undergo his Core Formation breakthrough under the public eye.


    ¡­


    The next day, Lu Changsheng intended to inquire with Red Lotus about methods of cultivating Spiritual Veins.


    But the Ancient Beast Taming Charm was within Xu Ruyin.


    Currently, Xu Ruyin was in closed-door cultivation, bonding with her Life-bound Beast.


    He chose not to disturb her, planning to ask after Xu Ruyin emerged.


    In the following days, Lu Changsheng stayed at home practicing cultivation, making talismans, and crafting Elixir Medicines.


    Also, he had the shop at Red Leaf Valley display and sell Second Rank Elixir Medicines.


    Signaling that he, the Master of Bihu Mountain, crafted them.


    And also, undertook some Elixir Medicine crafting.


    Formally revealing to the outside world that he had become a Second-Order Alchemist.


    That day, in the Alchemy Room.


    Lu Changsheng was instructing Li Xingruo in Alchemy.


    Suddenly, he felt an inexplicable palpitation, as though a string inside him had snapped.


    ¡°Is this¡­ the Lockheart Gu?¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused internally, his expression focusing slightly, mysteriously sensing the source of the palpitation was from the Lockheart Gu¡¯s thread of attachment.

 Chapter 640: Nangong Yaoyao: Sister Xiao Chan, do you know who my father is?

    Five Poisons Cult, Tianzhu Peak.


    In the seclusion chamber, a mysterious and magnificent cocoon, dreamlike and fantastic, flickered with flames that were alternately bright and dim.


    ¡°Phoenix bathes in fire, Nirvana rebirth, existence and extinction in a flash, all impurities washed away!¡±


    Just then, a clear, cold, and moving voice arose from the flaming cocoon.


    As the voice sounded, the cocoon suddenly burst into dazzling red light, illuminating the entire cave mansion.


    Immediately following, the cocoon began to burn.


    ...


    Filling the cave with fierce, crimson flames.


    A glorious and graceful phoenix, its silhouette intermittently visible, appeared to dance within the fire.


    It raised its head and let out a long cry, its voice lofty and grand, melodious and winding, like a magnificent symphony that touched the heart deeply.


    Crack, crack, a series of subtle, cracking sounds emerged.


    And then, a figure with perfect curves and alluring grace appeared amidst the flames.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng¡­¡±


    The flames dissipated.


    A woman around twenty-eight or twenty-nine years old materialized, her countenance exceptionally beautiful and seductive, her phoenix eyes long and piercing, her skin pale and smooth as jade, curvaceous and enchanting, completely devoid of dirt or blemish, her beauty breathtaking.


    In her cold and secluded beautiful eyes, a hint of complexity was revealed.


    Through the Phoenix Gu and Phoenix Nirvana Technique, she had finally undergone rebirth from the fire, cleansed of all impurities, breaking free from Lockheart Gu¡¯s effects. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Upon breaking free from the Lockheart Gu, her first act was to check her own impressions and feelings toward Lu Changsheng.


    But when his face and figure emerged in her mind, she couldn¡¯t tell what emotion she was experiencing.


    Hate?


    There wasn¡¯t the anticipated loathing, the urge to kill and then be rid of it!


    Love?


    Now that she had broken free from the Lockheart Gu, how could she possibly like this person?


    But if not love or hate, then what?


    Greed, wrath, delusion, malice, desire?


    At this moment, Nangong Mili herself couldn¡¯t articulate it clearly.


    She was only aware that she could not regard Lu Changsheng with indifference.


    The man had severely disturbed her inner peace, becoming akin to a Heart Demon to her.


    ¡°Although this person is indeed hateful, he ultimately saved me and Xiao Chan and also gave me Yaoyao,¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s beautiful eyes overflowed with a hazy, magical luster as she whispered to herself, starting to speak.


    Even without the influence of the Lockheart Gu, her affection for her daughter Nangong Yaoyao remained unchanged, her love even greater than before.


    After all, she had decided to bring her daughter into this world after careful consideration, not because of the influence of the Lockheart Gu.


    Thinking of her daughter, a gentle longing surfaced in her beautiful eyes.


    But the next moment, her phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, her tone clear and cold,¡±This man possesses a certain supreme Taoist Body that can elevate a True Elixir to an Immortal Golden Core, such an unparalleled opportunity cannot be missed!¡±


    ¡°Furthermore, he once did to me¡­¡±


    Nangong Mili recalled the humiliation from the past, her slender jade-like hands clenched tightly, her face showing a touch of exasperation.


    This was the time in her life she least wanted to remember, a moment she considered the utmost of shameful disgraces!


    She, a Nascent Soul Immortal and a Heavenly Spider Envoy of the Five Poisons Cult, had been so humiliated by a minor Foundation Establishment cultivator, a grudge that would not rest until settled!


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, wait for me!¡±


    Nangong Mili¡¯s expression turned icy.


    At this moment, she pinpointed the root of why she could not remain indifferent towards Lu Changsheng.


    Such a disgrace, and moreover concerning the opportunity of the Golden Core, absolutely could not be overlooked!


    If he would just obediently comply, considering his past act of saving her and for the sake of her daughter Nangong Yaoyao, she might reluctantly spare his life!


    If not, Nangong Mili was not someone known for her kindness and mercy!


    ¡°Huh!¡±


    Having sorted out her thoughts, Nangong Mili felt her mind clear.


    She gracefully lifted her hand and took out a set of purple luxurious robes glittering like flowing light and stars, so dreamy and fantastic, from her Storage Ring.


    Those completely white, graceful feet, their toes translucent and showing faint blue veins, were now adorned with a pair of purple crystal high heels.


    ¡°Tap, tap, tap¡ª¡±


    With a graceful and swaying posture, her robes billowing, she quickly exited the seclusion chamber to visit her daughter.


    Having not seen her for a year, her yearning for her daughter was profound.


    ¡­


    On Tianzhu Peak, at a dark jade plaza,


    Meng Xiaochan was teaching Nangong Yaoyao to practice Techniques.


    Over the year, with her master Nangong Mili in closed-door cultivation, she had arranged all affairs and devoted herself to caring for this little sister.


    Though she called her a little sister, she essentially treated Nangong Yaoyao as her own daughter.


    ¡°Yaoyao, you must be tired, take a rest for a while,¡±


    Meng Xiaochan spoke to the little girl in front of her, who was as exquisite as a carved doll, and strikingly adorable.


    Though only ten years old, Nangong Yaoyao¡¯s tender face already carried an endearing charm, her every smile and frown like a blooming purple lotus.


    Her long, nighttime-dark hair hung to her waist and was coiled up by Meng Xiaochan into two buns, adding a mischievous cuteness.


    ¡°Sister Xiao Chan, when is mother coming out of her seclusion?¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao¡¯s eyes were clear as if filled with flowing starlight, her voice youthful.


    ¡°The master said it would be about a year, so it should be soon,¡±


    Meng Xiaochan still looked like a young girl, her face showed a doting smile, her aura ethereal and dreamy.


    But upon hearing this, concern for her own beloved rose inside her.


    Her master¡¯s current seclusion was to remove the Lockheart Gu.


    Once it was lifted, she might act against Lu Changsheng.


    The two moved aside to rest.


    The table was set with various rare Spirit Fruits, pastries, and desserts.


    ¡°Sister Xiao Chan, do you know who my father is?¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao sat down with an elegant grace, picked up a piece of peach blossom crisp, took a light bite with her tender lips, and asked nonchalantly.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Meng Xiaochan¡¯s gorgeous face froze momentarily.


    Then, as if nothing had happened, she asked with a smile, ¡°Why do you ask about this, Yaoyao?¡±

 Chapter 641: Nangong Yaoyao: Sister Xiao Chan, do you know who my father is? (2)

    ¡°I¡¯ve read in books that everyone has a father and a mother, but I only have a mother and have never seen my father.¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao showed a serene and charming smile as she ate peach blossom crisp, her face innocent and naive.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Meng Xiaochan was at a loss for words for a moment.


    Although Nangong Mili publicly claimed that Nangong Yaoyao was a girl she had found and adopted,


    with Nangong Yaoyao¡¯s appearance and Nangong Mili¡¯s usual affection for this daughter, who would believe she was merely picked up?


    ...


    Nangong Yaoyao herself probably wouldn¡¯t believe it either.


    After all, she knew her younger martial sister was very bright and understood many things.


    There were many things she didn¡¯t know simply because Nangong Mili hadn¡¯t taught or exposed her to them.


    ¡°Could it be that my father is the heartless man mentioned in the books that abandoned my mother?¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao tilted her head, her lips pursed slightly, and her face adorable.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not¡­¡±


    Meng Xiaochan instinctively defended her lover,


    but she didn¡¯t know how to explain it to Nangong Yaoyao.


    After all, her master¡¯s affair with Lu Changsheng was a secret.


    Such matters could absolutely not be disclosed, especially not to Nangong Yaoyao.


    Nangong Mili did not wish for her daughter to know anything about Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°So why is it?¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao continued eating peach blossom crisp, her face still adorable.


    Seeing her obedient and cute demeanor, Meng Xiaochan even felt reluctant to deceive her.


    But in the next moment, she showed a doting smile and gently touched the other¡¯s bun, saying, ¡°Yaoyao is still young, when you grow up, you¡¯ll know in the future.¡±


    She thought to herself that her sister was really no ordinary person.


    Without having cultivated any bewitching techniques, her behavior still somehow influenced people¡¯s hearts as if it were a bewitching technique.


    ¡°Ah~¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao, adorable and still somewhat baby-faced, rested her chin on the table, looking deflated and pouting coquettishly.


    ¡°Hehe, Yaoyao is good.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan, seeing her cute expression, couldn¡¯t help but reach out and pinch her cheeks, which caused Nangong Yaoyao to let out a coquettish groan.


    ¡°Yaoyao, Xiao Chan.¡±


    Just then, Nangong Mili appeared midair, dressed in a purple palace gown and high heels.


    ¡°Mother!¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao immediately stood up and called out, her voice filled with joy.


    ¡°Master.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan bowed in salute.


    Even though her master, Nangong Mili, told her not to bother with too much formality in private, she still remained consistent in her manners.


    ¡°Yes, Xiao Chan, you¡¯ve worked hard these past few days.¡±


    Nangong Mili said softly as she looked at Meng Xiaochan.


    Although she managed to break free from the effects of the Lockheart Gu with the use of the Phoenix Gu and the Phoenix Nirvana Technique,


    her disciple Meng Xiaochan was still severely affected by the Lockheart Gu.


    She judged that her disciple¡¯s affection had deepened, much more severely than her own.


    Even with the Phoenix Gu, it was not easy to resolve.


    Moreover, Phoenix Gusa were extremely rare, and she had paid a significant cost to acquire this one.


    It was impossible to prepare another Phoenix Gu for Meng Xiaochan, and there was no valid reason to request another.


    She even suspected that, even if she had a Phoenix Gu, Meng Xiaochan might not be willing to undo the effects of the Lockheart Gu.


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    Nangong Mili thought to herself.


    Without thinking further, she looked at her daughter Nangong Yaoyao and showed a motherly radiant smile, stepping forward to embrace her daughter: ¡°Yaoyao.¡±


    ¡°Mother, Yaoyao missed you so much.¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao enveloped in her mother¡¯s warm and soft embrace, spoke softly.


    ¡°Yes, mother missed Yaoyao too.¡±


    Nangong Mili, hearing this, felt her heart melt.


    At that moment, her spirit was tranquil, and her usually enchanting and malicious face transformed into a doting smile, her eyes brimming with maternal charm, completely hiding the usual venomous persona seen by outsiders.


    Even Meng Xiaochan, seeing her master like this, was deeply moved.


    After all, over the years, she knew exactly what kind of person her master was.


    ¡°Master, for Yaoyao¡¯s sake, perhaps¡­ but it¡¯s clear that Master does not want Yaoyao to know about Lu Lang¡­¡±


    Meng Xiaochan thought that her master was likely to settle her emotional debts and disputes with Lu Zhang.


    But she was unclear on her master¡¯s current attitude towards Lu Changsheng.


    However, from what she understood of her master¡¯s temper, she was likely more than willing to kill Lu Changsheng and even torture him to an unbearable life.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Lake Heart Island.


    ¡°So it¡¯s Nangong Mili¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at a blood-red Lockheart Gu that was barely an inch long and crystalline, muttered to himself.


    He had thought earlier whether Nangong Mili could break free from the Lockheart Gu.


    After all, the Lockheart Gu was just an Earth Spirit Gu.


    As a Nascent Soul Immortal of the Five Poisons Cult, which specialized in Gu poison, if she knew about the Lockheart Gu problem, she might be able to break free.


    ¡°I wonder if this matter will affect Xiao Chan and Yaoyao.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was not afraid of Nangong Mili himself.


    If she dared to come to Bi Lake Mountain to find trouble, he could make her pregnant with triplets.


    Even outside, he was not afraid of Nangong Mili.


    As long as he deployed the Talisman Formation and the Endless Guileful Head, even if he couldn¡¯t suppress her, she wouldn¡¯t be able to do much to him.


    His only concern was that, knowing about the Lockheart Gu, Nangong Mili might hold a grudge against Meng Xiaochan.


    And even towards himself, thus affecting his daughter Nangong Yaoyao.


    After all, his and Nangong Mili¡¯s deep interactions were limited to the physical, without involving the emotional level.


    He was still unsure of what kind of person she truly was.


    At least initially, through Heaven Knowledge Tower, he saw information about Nangong Mili, knowing she was not a good person.

 Chapter 642: Nangong Yaoyao: Sister Xiao Chan, do you know who my father is? (3)

    ¡°Sigh, beauty leads to trouble,¡± Lu Changsheng sighed in his heart.


    Initially, when he had rescued Nangong Mili, it was true that he did so for the sake of Meng Xiaochan, hoping that the other party could resolve Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique.


    But he could not deny that he had developed some feelings for Nangong Mili.


    Especially after finding out about the situation with the Lockheart Gu.


    ¡°I hope this won¡¯t affect Xiao Chan and Yaoyao too much,¡± Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and said.


    His sense of urgency regarding his cultivation strength grew even more.


    ...


    If he had the cultivation of Core Formation, he could have gone directly to Jin Kingdom and tried to bring back his daughter, or Meng Xiaochan.


    But for now, even though he possessed various methods and was not afraid of ordinary Core Formation cultivators, he dared not take the risk lightly.


    That night,


    Lu Changsheng drowned his sorrows in wine and merriment, forgetting his worries.


    ¡­


    Three months passed in the blink of an eye.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng turned his distress into motivation, and the three concubines in his house successfully conceived.


    However, Ling Zixiao still had not conceived.


    It goes to show that it¡¯s invariably harder for two Foundation Establishment Cultivators to get pregnant.


    Since returning from Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng had his family keep an eye on the news from the Luoyun Mountain Range.


    Indeed, they learned that Qingyun Sect and Luoxia Sect were contesting the ownership of a mine vein within the Luoyun Mountain Range.


    And even some conflicts had aroused between the two sides.


    Though the conflicts were not significant.


    Hearing this news, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but worry a little about Xiao Xiyue.


    After all, according to Zhao Qingqing, Xiao Xiyue was with her master, standing guard over this Luoyun Mountain Range.


    Moreover, as news of Mountain Lord Lu Changsheng¡¯s promotion to a Second-Order Alchemist and the sale of Second-Order Elixir Medicines at the Red Leaf Valley Market began to spread, it caused quite a stir.


    Neighboring family forces, such as Qingzhu Mountain, Hundred Birds Lake, Centipede Ridge, Xu Family of Yushan, among others, all sent people to congratulate him.


    After all, the status of a Second-Order Alchemist is somewhat higher than that of a Second-Order Talisman Master.


    Fully equivalent to a Foundation Building Great Cultivator!


    Especially since Lu Changsheng, as the Master of Bihu Mountain and Second Rank Talisman Path Master, had now become a Second-Order Alchemist, his achievements were beyond remarkable.


    Any astute observer could see that Lu Changsheng¡¯s rise to a Second-Order Alchemist within a decade suggested he might have a chance to become a Second-tier Top Level Alchemist in the future.


    Once he became a Second-tier Top Level Alchemist, he would be a distinguished guest wherever he went in the cultivation world.


    He could even go to the Immortal Sects to serve as a Visiting Noble Servant!


    Somehow, a new title ¡°Master of Both Pill and Talisman¡± began to circulate about Lu Changsheng.


    However, as Lu Changsheng¡¯s various deeds over the years became known, other family forces grew increasingly wary of Bihu Mountain¡¯s influence.


    A Second-Order Talisman Master, a Second-Order Formation Master, Dao Companion to an Immortal Sect Disciple.


    Now with the additional title of a Second-Order Alchemist.


    It was clear to everyone that Bihu Mountain was thriving day by day with a promising future full of potential!


    This caused some Foundation Establishment family forces in the Qingyun Region, even those of the False Core Forces, to feel a sense of crisis.


    As family forces began to rise, with multiple Foundation Establishment cultivators, one problem they had to face was this:


    The Family Spirit Vein could not keep up with sustaining so many Foundation Establishment Cultivators; they needed to establish branch families or even new Family Spirit Lands!


    Currently, the Qingyun Region was relatively stable, and most Second-Order Spirit Lands had owners.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s acquisition of Bihu Mountain had been respectable, S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But no one wanted to become the next Bihu Mountain.


    For this situation, Lu Yun, the Family Head, was aware, and through his mother Lu Miaoyun, informed Lu Changsheng.


    To this end, Lu Changsheng discussed it broadly with Ling Zixiao and Lu Miaoyun.


    The family¡¯s business was mainly centered around the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Although there was some influence in the surrounding area, it was mainly cooperative relationships, which should not cause any disturbance.


    However, once they wanted to expand their business beyond this area, they anticipated many challenges.


    To this, Lu Changsheng did not pay much mind, merely instructing his family to keep things steady with their current affairs.


    After all, the family was not truly reliant on these businesses for their modest earnings.


    With enough time and stable development, once his children grew up and he himself broke through to Core Formation, these problems would no longer be issues!


    As the saying goes, persistence pays off; after Lu Changsheng¡¯s diligent efforts, a month later, Ling Zixiao finally became pregnant!

 Chapter 643: Twin Dragons and Phoenixes, Third Rank Music Mastery!

    ¡°I¡¯m pregnant, let me see!¡±


    Lu Changsheng learned that Ling Zixiao was pregnant and was overjoyed.


    He pressed his head against her stomach, feeling the new life being nurtured inside.


    Although as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator he could use his Divine Sense to check for the presence of a life force,


    for this child, he had been longing and so expressed his affection in this way.


    ¡°You¡¯ve been a father for so many times, yet you still act like this.¡±


    ...


    Ling Zixiao gave Lu Changsheng a playful glare, her face blooming with a smile, heart filled with joy.


    She was also delighted and full of anticipation for the child¡¯s arrival.


    However, in the midst of her joy and anticipation, some worries inevitably arose.


    Even though both she and Lu Changsheng were cultivators, Foundation Establishment Cultivators, they couldn¡¯t be certain that their offspring would definitely possess the Spiritual Root!


    It was only highly likely that they would.


    Thinking of how many children without a Spiritual Root had been sent from Bi Lake Mountain to the secular world, to Hushan Town over the years, her brows furrowed with concern and indecision. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°This child is Zi Xiao¡¯s, naturally it¡¯s different.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held his wife¡¯s hand, smiling as he spoke.


    He thought if this child could inherit Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique, then his Lu Family could boast another talent not inferior to Nangong Yaoyao!


    Yet, the thought of having a daughter inheriting the Dragon Roar Physique gave him a bit of a headache.


    ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, keenly aware of the hint of worry in his Dao companion¡¯s eyes, expressed his concern.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just suddenly a bit worried¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao gently shook her head, speaking softly.


    Seeing Ling Zixiao, who usually handled affairs decisively, with a firm grasp on every situation and with everything in order, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but let out a wry laugh at her current concern.


    He thought that every woman undergoes certain changes after becoming a mother.


    ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ve thought about this matter a long time ago.¡±


    ¡°This is an Elixir Medicine I obtained long ago, named ¡®Spirit Melding Pill¡¯.¡±


    ¡°Take it three months into the pregnancy, and you can ensure that the fetus will definitely have a Spiritual Root, and it can even enhance the child¡¯s innate talents.¡±


    ¡°With this Spirit Pill, Zi Xiao, you need not worry.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out the Spirit Melding Pill from the System Space and handed it to Ling Zixiao, speaking in a warm tone.


    ¡°Spirit Melding Pill?! Guaranteed to possess a Spiritual Root, and it enhances talent and aptitude!¡±


    Ling Zixiao looked at the Elixir in front of her, her heart filled with shock and delight.


    Although she had not heard of the Spirit Melding Pill¡¯s name before,


    even through its straightforward effects, she knew its value.


    Such an Elixir Medicine was at least Third Rank, possibly even Fourth Order!


    ¡°Thank you, my Lord.¡±


    She turned to Lu Changsheng with gratitude.


    ¡°Thank what, this is our child after all.¡±


    Lu Changsheng wrapped his arms around her full waist, speaking gently.


    Then the two sat side by side and chatted idly, discussing some matters about their home.


    As they talked, Ling Zixiao became concerned about the baby¡¯s sex and the future name of the child.


    Since the fetus was just conceived, she couldn¡¯t tell whether it was a boy or a girl, and it would take some time to find out.


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself that it¡¯s indeed true that one can be silly for three years with a pregnancy.


    Usually smart and quick-witted, Ling Zixiao became like this after getting pregnant.


    Immediately, he agreed with her and they began to discuss the child¡¯s name.


    They eventually decided if it was a boy, they would call him Lu Lingxiao, and if it was a girl, they would name her Lu Linghe.


    Just then, Lu Miaoge walked out of the Cave Mansion.


    She was dressed in a plain white dress, her appearance pure and graceful, her figure lithe.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao with happy and tender expressions, she spoke with a tranquil air, ¡°Changsheng, Sister Ling, what joyous occasion is this?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Zi Xiao is pregnant, so we are discussing names for the baby.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood up, led Lu Miaoge over, and laughed.


    ¡°Congratulations to Sister Ling.¡±


    Lu Miaoge, aware of Ling Zixiao¡¯s pregnancy plans, immediately congratulated her upon hearing the news.


    Amid her words, she couldn¡¯t help but miss her daughter Lu Qingzhu and a thought crossed her mind.


    Should she have another child with Lu Changsheng?


    After all, most of the wives and concubines in the family had three or four children, some even seven.


    Her husband loved children so much, yet she had only given birth to one.


    Moreover, she and Lu Changsheng practiced the Tai Yi Life Water Technique, which was a technique designed for Dao companions.


    This technique was not only helpful for their cultivation and breaking through realms,


    but once it reached a Small Achievement, and after both had established their Foundation, it also provided some assistance in having children.


    ¡­


    Late at night.


    In the simple yet elegant interior of the Changsheng Hall.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge practiced their Dual Cultivation.


    As the two slowly revolved their cultivation technique, Yin and Yang converged, and a trace of the primordial life force emerged.


    Immediately, within the Qi Ocean Core of Lu Changsheng, the Yin Yang fish that had formed from the Yin Yang Energies appeared and swallowed this trace of primordial life force.


    Once the Yin Yang fish had almost digested this trace, it entered the body of Lu Miaoge, nurturing her Dao Foundation.


    Further evolution of the Perfect Foundation Base was even more difficult than Lu Changsheng had imagined.


    Or rather, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s transition of foundation gave Lu Changsheng a misconception,


    making him think that the transformation of the Dao Foundation was easy.


    Years had passed, and Lu Miaoge¡¯s Superior Dao Foundation had grown significantly condense and robust under the nourishing of the Yin Yang Energies and primordial life force, yet it still showed no signs of transition.


    Of course, there was a reason for this.


    Previously, he had mostly used the Yin Yang Energies for healing Ling Zixiao and mending her Dao Foundation.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s voice, gentle as a descending fairy, flushed with the warmth of mortal desires.


    ¡°What is it, Sister Miaoge?¡±


    Lu Changsheng caressed his wife¡¯s skin, as soft as Mutton Fat Jade, and softly inquired.


    ¡°Let¡¯s have another child¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s lips parted softly, her voice tender.


    ¡°A child¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng arched an eyebrow upon hearing this.


    Having children was something he readily agreed to if his wife wished.


    Yet, thinking of their daughter Lu Qingzhu who had grown so much, was still outside and somewhat tender and sensitive, he softly replied, ¡°Of course we can.¡±

 Chapter 644: Dragon and Phoenix Twins, Third Rank Music Mastery! (2)

    ¡°But there¡¯s no rush for this matter, wait until you break through to Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, by then Little Zhu will also be almost home, and you can tell this elder sister,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said this.


    On one hand, he was considering his daughter¡¯s feelings.


    On the other hand, he wanted to see if the system could draw any heavenly and earthly treasures or secret techniques related to nurturing the fetus.


    After all, he held considerable affection for Lu Miaoge through their many years together and had a touch of favoritism.


    He hoped she would give birth to a child with exceptional talent.


    ...


    Such an event would be good for both himself and Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Mmm, okay~¡±


    Lu Miaoge replied with a gentle and warm smile upon hearing his words.


    She had previously considered the matter regarding her daughter.


    Having reached such an age, and staying outside for so long, coming back to a new brother or sister might be somewhat unsettling.


    Moreover, the higher the cultivation level she and Lu Changsheng achieved, the better the innate talent of the children they would have.


    ¡­


    A month later.


    Changsheng Hall.


    ¡°What, twins!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was checking Ling Zixiao¡¯s health and a look of delighted surprise appeared on his face.


    Over the years, the family had given birth to two sets of twins.


    But he had never imagined that Ling Zixiao would actually be pregnant with twins.


    This development was pleasantly surprising for him.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Ling Zixiao responded softly, her beautiful and elegant face blushing slightly and filled with sweet joy.


    ¡°It wasn¡¯t in vain, the efforts of your husband these past days!¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a look of joyful pride.


    He felt it was all worth it to spend so much time with Ling Zixiao.


    But in the next moment, he realized a problem.


    Wouldn¡¯t having twins mean that the efficacy of the Spirit Pill he had given Ling Zixiao would be divided between the two fetuses, causing its effects to weaken?


    Would it still guarantee that both offspring would possess a Spiritual Root?


    Ling Zixiao gave Lu Changsheng a sideward glance, finding him somewhat lacking in seriousness, and spoke softly, ¡°It should be dragon and phoenix twins, a boy and a girl.¡±


    ¡°In that case, the boy can be the elder brother, and the girl the younger sister.¡±


    She had initially planned to have both a son and a daughter, and now it was accomplished all at once.


    ¡°Good, we¡¯ll do it your way, Zixiao, and the names we picked out before can all be put to use,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said cheerfully.


    He didn¡¯t continue to ponder the effects of the elixir but simply told Ling Zixiao to take extra care of her health.


    Afterwards, he went to check on the status of his other wives and children and to see how Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaohuan were progressing with their Heavenly Longevity Technique cultivation.


    With Lu Miaoyun¡¯s guidance, both started without issues at the beginning.


    However, based on their feedback, Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s Auspicious Tree was easier to refine, so her efficiency was comparatively faster.


    ¡­


    Luoyun Mountain Range.


    Atop a mountain peak, with pavilions and terraces, stood a supremely noble and stunningly beautiful person in a colorful palace dress.


    She stood with hands behind her back, gazing into the distance. Her dress and hair fluttered in the breeze, emanating a majestic presence.


    ¡°Master, a letter from the Sect!¡±


    At this moment, Xiao Xi Yue, clad in a moon-white dress and with an aloof and cold demeanor, arrived at the peak and presented a Jade Slip to Yun Wanshang with respectful words.


    ¡°What letter?¡±


    Yun Wanshang asked, turning back, her dignified and frosty beauty softening slightly.


    ¡°It¡¯s a secret message from the Sect, only to be personally opened by you, Master,¡±


    Xiao Xi Yue said.


    ¡°Oh, may I see?¡±


    Yun Wanshang said, lifting her hand to beckon.


    The Jade Slip in Xiao Xi Yue¡¯s hand immediately turned into a ray of rainbow light and fell into the lightly lifted hands of Yun Wanshang.


    ¡°Excellent, excellent, excellent!¡±


    Seeing the information inside the Jade Slip, Yun Wanshang¡¯s beautiful face revealed a surprised joy.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Xiao Xi Yue, seeing her master in such a state, expressed some surprise and curiosity.


    Her master, as the Enforcement Hall Master, always bore a dignified air while on missions outside, and yet now she showed such joy.


    ¡°Your elder sister has successfully achieved Core Formation!


    ¡°The Sect will soon be hosting a Core Formation Grand Ceremony for your sister. I must stay here to oversee matters and cannot return.¡±


    Yun Wanshang informed, ¡°Xi Yue, return to the Sect immediately, convey congratulations to your sister on my behalf, explain the situation, and help her with some affairs.¡±


    ¡°What, elder sister has achieved Core Formation!?¡±


    When Xiao Xi Yue heard this, her cold and proud features revealed an excited beauty.


    After all, this was Core Formation!


    A realm countless cultivators dream of reaching!


    Once Core Formation was achieved, one would step into the ranks of high-rank cultivators, masters of their own fate!


    Even within the Qingyun Sect, a Nascent Soul Immortal would belong to the higher echelons with significant influence!


    Considering that when she first entered the Sect, her sister Chu Qingyi was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, often out on missions, and now she had achieved Core Formation.


    Her thoughts briefly wandered before she returned to her own future and the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Yes, Master!¡±


    She responded without dwelling further and gave a respectful bow.


    ¡°Master, do you know the quality of elder sister¡¯s Core Formation?¡±


    Xiao Xi Yue asked curiously.


    She was aware of her sister¡¯s extraordinary talent and the great expectations her master had for her, aiming for a Superior Gold Core.


    ¡°Your sister is still in closed-door cultivation to consolidate her Cultivation Level, so the letter did not reveal details, only mentioning that when your sister achieved Core Formation, spiraling clouds of Spiritual Energy reached ten miles, which anticipates a high possibility of a Superior Gold Core,¡±


    Yun Wanshang said.


    While speaking, she gracefully raised her hand, and a Jade Slip appeared, tossing it to Xiao Xi Yue, ¡°After returning, hand this Jade Slip over to your sister.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master!¡±


    Xiao Xi Yue accepted the Jade Slip and nodded.


    She then bid farewell to her master and left the Luoyun Mountain Range to return to the Qingyun Sect.


    ¡­


    Bihu Lake Mountain.


    Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡°Che che che, a Core Formation Grand Ceremony, inviting cultivators from all over Jiang Country,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, holding the invitation in hand, making a clicking sound with his tongue.


    This invitation came from the Qingyun Sect.


    Half a year ago, Qingyun Sect¡¯s Fairy Chu Qingyi broke through to Core Formation.


    Under such circumstances, the Qingyun Sect would naturally hold a grand ceremony for Core Formation!

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    After all, such a grand ceremony could elevate Qingyun Sect¡¯s reputation and prestige to a whole new level.


    Thus, all the Foundation Establishment families and powers under Qingyun¡¯s rule had received an invitation and could attend the ceremony.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, ask Qingzhu Mountain and Hundred Birds Lake later about what gifts they plan to send, and our family will prepare accordingly,¡± Lu Changsheng said to his son, Lu Yun.


    Attending such a ceremony naturally required a generous gift.


    He had no intention of being unorthodox or giving an exceptionally rare item.


    Just something somewhat superior to what Qingzhu Mountain and Hundred Birds Lake would offer would suffice.


    ...


    ¡°Yes, Father,¡± Lu Yun responded, nodding to his father¡¯s words.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, although you are the Family Head and busy with many matters daily, do not neglect your cultivation too much,¡± Lu Changsheng said softly after glancing at his son.


    His son possessed a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root, but his current cultivation level was only at the fifth level of Qi Refinement, which indeed lagged behind.


    However, he also knew that, on one hand, Lu Yun devoted his time to the family affairs.


    On the other hand, this son had one wife, five concubines, and eight children.


    ¡°Your child understands,¡± Lu Yun responded respectfully upon hearing this.


    ¡°Hmm,¡± Lu Changsheng patted his son¡¯s shoulder and did not say much else.


    Cultivation was not something that could be forced.


    Lu Yun probably understood that even with effort, his talent meant there was no hope of reaching the Foundation Establishment without focusing on other areas.


    Later, Lu Changsheng went to inspect the Puppet Factory and visit his son, Lu Xianzhi.


    Currently, of the Lu Family¡¯s three major factories¡ªthe Puppet Factory, the Wine Brewing Factory, and the Talisman-Making Factory¡ªonly the Puppet Factory was thriving and showed great promise.


    The Wine Brewing aspect was profitable but only minimally so; its future prospects were limited.


    Or to put it another way, even though Lu Changsheng possessed Second Rank Wine Brewing skills, he couldn¡¯t make a hit product or break into the market without investing significant time testing it.


    As for the Talisman-Making Factory, its earnings were even less.


    It was fair to say that his family also counted as a Talisman Path family, with everyone possessing some skill in talisman making.


    Through years of his guidance, his son Lu Xianzhi had reached the level of a High Grade Puppet Master.


    This talent was quite ordinary.


    Compared to some recruited puppet apprentices¡ªeven other children¡ªit was nothing special.


    But fortunately, he was diligent in his work and competent in all aspects.


    With him managing the Golden Armor Spirit Bean, the core Fusion Formation, and the Inscription Skill, Lu Changsheng felt very reassured.


    ¡°Father, the factory is now capable of producing ¡®Battle Beast Puppet Number Four,¡¯ but the process is not yet stable, and given the raw material costs, it¡¯s challenging to turn a profit if we scale up, so we can only use it to break into the market and gain a reputation,¡±


    ¡°The child plans to test the waters at the auction, then gradually release it into the market,¡± Lu Xianzhi reported on the factory situation to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Hmm, alright, you can decide on these things yourself,¡± Lu Changsheng said, nodding.


    Though he understood puppetry and had a general grasp of the business, he never interfered.


    He generally left it to his children.


    After inspecting the Puppet Factory, he went to see his beloved daughter, Lu Wangshu, to teach her cultivation and talisman-making, and then he joined her in fishing.


    After many years of fishing, Mr. Lu, despite his poor luck, had also become skilled at it.


    Although it might seem he favored his daughter, after spending time with her, he would also pay attention to all his children.


    Of course, for talents like Lu Qingxuan, Lu Xingyang, Lu Xingchen, and Lu Qingyan, he focused a bit more.


    After all, if the family were truly to rise to prominence, it needed a core group of strong leaders.


    And these talented sons were easier to develop.


    As for his son Lu Quanzhen, he spent most of his time in the Red Maple Marketplace.


    Regarding this son, he, as a father, frankly lacked a sense of achievement.


    However, his daughter Lu Caizhen and Hong Yi¡¯s son, Hong Xuanji, were set to marry.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t care much about this.


    After all, on the secular side, not only did his son Lu Wuyu marry Li Feiyu¡¯s daughter Li Xue¡¯er, but the two families had also intermarried.


    Hong Xuanji was commendable in his conduct and dealings.


    The only issue was Lu Changsheng felt this nephew wasn¡¯t entirely sincere towards his daughter.


    It seemed likely he partly intended to marry into the family to climb up socially.


    But since his daughter was willing and the young man treated her well, he had little to comment on.


    ¡­


    [Congratulations, host, seventy of your progeny have broken through to Martial Dao Innate, gaining a Bloodline Effect: Probability of Progeny Increase by 5%, and a chance for a draw!]


    That day, while Lu Changsheng was crafting a talisman, a system notification echoed in his mind. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Martial Path is doing well, well-organized,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile upon hearing the notification.


    ¡°I wonder what I¡¯ll draw this time?¡±


    He opened the drawing system and immediately said, ¡°System, draw!¡±


    Instantly, a golden light began spinning on a light red wheel.


    After a moment, the golden light stopped on Skills.


    [Ding, congratulations, host, you have acquired a Third Rank Music Mastery!]


    [The reward has been placed in the System Space, and the host can check it at any time]


    A symbol of Music Mastery appeared as a light orb from the big wheel, accompanied by the system voice.


    ¡°Third Rank? Music Mastery?¡± Lu Changsheng looked at the reward, momentarily stunned, then speechless.


    The good news was admitting that among the skills, one could draw a Third Rank skill.


    The bad news was, it was Music Mastery!


    Regarding it, Lu Changsheng was unsure what to say.


    After all, if he got something more useful, not to mention Formation or Artifact Refining.


    Even Spirit Plant, Medicine, Beast Taming, Gu insects, or Swordsmanship would be many times better than Music Mastery.


    If it were Second Rank Music Mastery, Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t feel so dismayed.


    After all, this wasn¡¯t his first time drawing a useless skill.


    ¡°Sigh, Music Mastery then. While not very useful, if I were to think about it, it might be of some use.¡±


    ¡°Maybe even with a good command of music, I could capture the heart of some art-loving female cultivator,¡± Lu Changsheng sighed, comforting himself.


    Presently, with a slight movement of his will, he looked at the Music Mastery skill in the System Space.


    [Third Rank Music Mastery: Upon use, immediately obtain the full Third Rank Music Mastery along with basic scores.]

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    ¡°Activate!¡±


    Lu Changsheng utilized the Third Rank Melody Technique from his System Space.


    Instantly, numerous pieces of knowledge about music mastery entered his mind.


    ¡°Introduction to the Path of Music¡±


    ¡°Complete Collection of First Grade Music Mastery¡±


    ¡°Complete Collection of Second Grade Music Mastery¡±


    ...


    ¡°Complete Collection of Third Grade Music Mastery¡±


    ¡°Playing the flute, blowing the xiao, strumming the qin¡±


    ¡°Great sounds are rare, elegant music needs no embellishment¡±


    ¡­


    After a long time,


    ¡°This Third Rank Music Mastery really has something to it!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression became dazed, as if he was a world away when he opened his eyes, which revealed astonishment and surprise. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Before this, although he was aware of the Music Mastery, his understanding was not profound.


    He only knew that in Jiang Country there was a sect called the Huan Yin Sect.


    This sect was famous for its music and dance.


    And many high-level performers in marketplaces and brothels knew some music and dance.


    They could cleanse the cultivators¡¯ souls and calm their spirits through music and dance.


    The more skilled could even help break through mental barriers and bottlenecks.


    But now, after acquiring the Third Rank skills, Lu Changsheng realized that these methods were just a small part of Music Mastery.


    The skills he acquired, although basic, were comprehensive!


    Besides soothing the mind and dispelling heart demons, music mastery had many other technique aspects.


    For instance, integrating Music Techniques with wind techniques to attack people.


    Integrating Divine Sense attacks with music to confuse and mislead others.


    Or using illusions and bewitching techniques on people, using music to aid in the distraction.


    ¡°I heard that the main cultivation of the Huan Yin Sect is the Musical Technique, proficient in vocal and dance performances, with secondary studies in illusions and bewitching techniques.¡±


    ¡°It seems that in their daily duel practices, they combine music with illusions and bewitching techniques.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stroked his chin, deep in thought.


    ¡°Eh, I have the Immortal Beauty Technique, the Peach Blossom Gu, and even possess the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body, which are perfect for cultivating bewitching skills.¡±


    ¡°If I were to switch to cultivating bewitching and music skills, wouldn¡¯t my future be limitless.¡±


    Just then, Lu Changsheng had a sudden realization, feeling that his situation was particularly suited to follow the path of the Huan Yin Sect.


    Firstly, his appearance and aura were already there.


    Secondly, the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body significantly enhanced bewitching techniques.


    However, thinking about confronting enemies like a male demon through bewitching techniques, Lu Changsheng felt a chill and immediately discarded the idea.


    Compared to such crooked paths, he still preferred honest, straightforward combat.


    ¡°However, it¡¯s possible to consider integrating Music Mastery with my Talisman Formation.¡±


    ¡°While playing the flute and strumming the qin, simultaneously launch thousands of talismans, using them to bombard while the music causes interference.¡±


    Lu Changsheng considered another direction.


    In his view, that would be a lot cooler.


    However, achieving this would not only require thorough familiarity with both the Talisman Path and Path of Music.


    It also demanded control over the caster¡¯s Mental Spirit.


    Otherwise, a single error could occur.


    ¡°Showing off can be fun, but let¡¯s forget about it in real fights.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, dismissing the thought.


    Though confident he could multitask,


    his cultivation was not focused on music techniques, limiting the power he could wield with sound-based spells.


    Rather than confusing others with music, it was better to subdue enemies with talisman formations or combat with a magical sword or treasures.


    ¡­


    In the evening.


    At the Lu Family Mansion.


    After dinner, Lu Changsheng took out a bamboo flute and toyed with it in his hands.


    Then, he raised it to his lips and gently blew into it.


    ¡°Wuu¡ª¡±


    The flute¡¯s sound was melodious and pleasant, attracting the astonished gazes of his wives, children, and family members.


    ¡°Sreeee!¡±


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s Green Jade Luan Bird, housed in the backyard, startled by the sound, fluttered its wings and danced in the air, emanating an ethereal aura.


    Lu Changsheng had initially thought to just show off.


    But at that moment, his heart became utterly serene.


    He felt an indescribable clarity, as if his spirit and body were transcending.


    After the song,


    ¡°No wonder they say Music Mastery aids in cultivating sentiments and breaking through mental barriers; it even helps oneself somewhat.¡±


    Lu Changsheng slightly realized with an epiphany.


    ¡°Beautiful!¡±


    ¡°Dear, do you also understand music?¡±


    ¡°Dear, what¡¯s the name of this song?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Qu Zhenzhen, who witnessed the scene, were filled with admiration and curiosity.


    Especially Lu Miaohuan and Qu Zhenzhen, admiration and affection overflowed beautifully.


    ¡°Wow, daddy is so amazing!¡±


    ¡°Daddy, I want to hear more!¡±


    ¡°Daddy, I want to learn this, I want to learn this!¡±


    The children cried out in unison, especially Lu Wangshu, who ran right to her father¡¯s side, eyes sparkling, expressing her desire to learn.


    ¡°Ha ha, with nothing much to do, I dabbled a bit, which helps in cultivating sentiments.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his wife, his mood joyful, and spoke with a smile.


    Then, he patted his beloved daughter¡¯s head and looked at his children, ¡°Alright, alright, another piece, if you like it, daddy can teach you.¡±


    He was quite willing to teach his children Music Mastery.


    Especially for someone like his daughter Lu Wangshu, who was not diligent in her duties!


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng continued to play.


    Without a fixed score, purely expressing his mood and emotions.


    Under the Third Rank skills, he created his own melody, filled with his current joy and spiritual satisfaction, soothing to the ears.


    After all, this was the life he pursued.


    Under the beautiful scenes created by flowers and the moon,


    a harmonious and content family, leisurely and free, immortal path evergreen.


    After the piece ended, again inciting admiration and acclaim from his wives and children, Lu Changsheng felt his mood brighten, thinking that this skill was indeed valuable.


    Then he sat aside and began teaching vocal music to his kids.


    For cultivators, embedding the score in a Jade Slip would allow for quick mastery.

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    The difficult part was integrating mana into the Musical Technique.


    Nonetheless, Lu Changsheng used the simplest and most direct teaching method, doing it himself, which conveyed a sense of achievement.


    ¡­


    Half a month later, Xu Ruyin emerged from her retreat.


    She had successfully contracted the Heavenly Demon Phoenix as her Life-bound Beast!


    ...


    Although the once-infant Heavenly Demon Phoenix did not show a significant increase in strength after the full contract, it seemed to have grown up a lot.


    ¡°Husband.¡±


    Xu Ruyin came to see Lu Changsheng first thing. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Clad in a fiery red dress, her tall and alluring figure was complemented by her red hair which now seemed to have an added tinge of pale golden sheen, bestowing her with an even more noble, sacred aura.


    Lu Changsheng had looked over the Beast Technique and knew that cultivating it would induce changes based on the contracted demon beast.


    ¡°Yes, not bad.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the Xu Ruyin before him and nodded slightly.


    Senior Red Lotus was overseeing everything, so there was no chance for any mishaps during her cultivation.


    ¡°When do you plan to attempt Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    ¡°I will follow my husband¡¯s wishes.¡±


    Xu Ruyin answered, her red lips gently parted.


    ¡°Do you need the Foundation Establishment Elixir for your breakthrough?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired.


    If she needed the Foundation Establishment Elixir to break through, he would send Xu Ruyin back to the Xu Family to do so, rather than wasting the elixir.


    After all, since he had given her the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, he no longer entertained the thought of keeping her captive.


    On the one hand, she was nearly ready to return.


    On the other, he had promised senior Red Lotus.


    As long as Xu Ruyin was obedient and performed well, he would let her go, and might even reward her.


    Now that she had fulfilled these conditions, it would be against his nature to be deceitful.


    Moreover, it was not his intention to keep Xu Ruyin confined within Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven indefinitely.


    It was not only impractical, but also a waste.


    According to what he knew, no one from Wugong Ridge Zheng Family had managed to achieve Foundation Establishment for years, and the family was thoroughly under the control of the Yu Shui Xu Family, with no possibility of reclaiming the Spirit Land.


    The Yu Shui Xu Family had initially taken the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family under their wing because they coveted the Spirit Land at Wugong Ridge.


    On the one hand, the location was rich in Spiritual Insects which suited the Beast Taming Xu Family¡¯s industry.


    Additionally, they planned to use Wugong Ridge as a strategic location to expand business once Xu Ruyin or another family youth managed a Foundation Establishment breakthrough.


    Hence, Lu Changsheng was considering releasing Xu Ruyin to plant a seed for future possibilities.


    ¡°Now that I have the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, I do not need the Foundation Establishment Elixir.¡±


    Xu Ruyin said softly.


    The Beast Technique she practiced was profound, and her spiritual power had already been refined to perfection.


    Now with the Heavenly Demon Phoenix contracted as her Life-bound Beast, she was confident she could break through without the elixir.


    ¡°Alright, if that¡¯s the case, then attempt your Foundation Establishment here.¡±


    ¡°It will also make it easier to explain when you return to the Xu Family after the breakthrough.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stated.


    ¡°Return home!?¡±


    Hearing this, Xu Ruyin¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly looked up at Lu Changsheng with eyes brimming with joy and disbelief.


    She had thought she wouldn¡¯t be able to leave for decades.


    But now, Lu Changsheng was saying she could go back after her Foundation Establishment.


    She had nearly spent eight years in Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, and it was impossible for her not to miss her home.


    After all, her parents and grandfather must be extremely worried, having not returned for so long.


    ¡°Of course, I made a promise before that as long as you behaved, I would let you go.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked into her incredulous eyes, pinched her cheek affectionately, and said with a light laugh.


    ¡°Thank you, my husband!¡±


    In that moment, Xu Ruyin¡¯s heart was filled with endless gratitude, and she was moved to tears.


    ¡°Hehe, alright, spend the next few days resting well, and then prepare for your Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Observing her reaction, Lu Changsheng gently stroked her smooth, shiny hair, and spoke softly.


    Then he continued, ¡°By the way, I need to speak with Senior Red Lotus.¡±


    ¡°Senior Red Lotus,¡±


    Xu Ruyin immediately called for Red Lotus.


    Instantly, an ancient talisman, the size of two fingers and etched with bizarre beast patterns, flew out from her forehead.


    The talisman glowed, with countless tiny red specks emerging, coalescing into a sacred figure wearing a bejeweled crown and red-gold embroidered lavish palace dress, with a perfect face and an ethereal form.


    ¡°Young master.¡±


    Senior Red Lotus¡¯s gentle and elegant voice rang out.


    ¡°Senior Red Lotus, do you know of any methods to cultivate and rapidly grow a Spirit Vein, other than the Spiritual Origin Pearl and Spiritual Spring?¡±


    ¡°Is there anything that can rapidly promote the growth and advancement of a Spirit Vein?¡±


    Lu Changsheng addressed Red Lotus with his question.


    ¡°Spiritual Vein Cultivation Method?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Red Lotus said softly, ¡°The Vermilion Bird Palace where I was once situated indeed had methods to expedite the growth of Spirit Veins.¡±


    ¡°But these methods require the consumption of vast quantities of precious resources.¡±


    ¡°They also require the arrangement by a Fengshui Master and Dragon Seeker¡­¡±


    Senior Red Lotus spoke up, indicating she was aware of the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures that could be used to speed up the growth of a Spirit Vein.


    However, unlike the simple presence of a Spiritual Origin Pearl or Spiritual Spring, these required a Fengshui Master and Dragon Seeker to arrange.


    Otherwise, it would be difficult to integrate into the Spirit Vein and might even affect its natural conditions.


    While she was proficient in a number of skills, she had not mastered these two techniques.


    ¡°Fengshui Master, Dragon Seeker¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brow quirked.


    He had heard of Dragon Seekers, known to be experts in the Vein Probing Technique, skilled in locating Spirit Veins and Spiritual Springs.


    However, he hadn¡¯t heard of Fengshui Masters.


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    ¡°That¡¯s right¡­¡±


    Senior Red Lotus confirmed, and began to describe these professions to Lu Changsheng.


    Fengshui Masters could comb through Earth veins and alter Fengshui patterns to accelerate the growth of Spirit Veins.


    High-Rank Fengshui Masters could even influence the nebulous fortunes of the heavens and earth through Fengshui layouts.


    This art was exceedingly rare, and only a very few could master it.

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    Dragon Seekers, besides surveying Spirit Veins and Spiritual Springs, could also intercept the Origin Source of a Spirit Vein, thereby nurturing other Spirit Veins.


    ¡°Nurturing Spirit Veins has a simplest method, and that is to use Spirit Stones, especially Supreme Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°These kinds of stones not only contain abundant Spiritual Energy but can also continuously extract Spiritual Energy from the earth and sky, impacting the surrounding environment.¡±


    ¡°However, if you wish to cultivate a Second Grade Spirit Vein to a Third-Order Spirit Vein, the resources consumed far exceed those required to cultivate a Nascent Soul Cultivator¡­¡±


    Hong Lian continued, indicating that it was very difficult to quickly grow and advance a Spirit Vein.


    Like many Great Clans among the Immortal Sects, they relied on the gradual cumulation over the days and months to nurture their Spirit Veins.


    ...


    ¡°Sigh!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng exhaled deeply, feeling somewhat headache.


    He felt that unless he happened upon a large quantity of Spiritual Springs or had skills in Fengshui and Dragon Seeking Technique,


    it was impossible to cultivate the Family¡¯s Spirit Vein to Third Rank before Core Formation.


    Even acquiring those skills, given his Family¡¯s financial power, it would not be easy to cultivate it to the Third Rank.


    ¡°Alright, I understand.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, then asked Hong Lian about some other matters.


    In early years, Ling Zixiao had been his encyclopedia.


    But now, Hong Lian had taken over Ling Zixiao¡¯s role in this regard.


    ¡­


    One and a half months later, Xu Ruyin began her Foundation Establishment.


    With Hong Lian around, Lu Changsheng was not worried.


    Yet, considering safety, he still handed over his own Foundation Establishment Elixir to Xu Ruyin.


    In case she encountered problems during the process, she could consume it.


    That day, through a Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman, Lu Changsheng found out that Xiao Xiyue had come to Blue Lake Mountain, and he immediately went to meet her.


    It had been years since he and Xiao Xiyue had parted.


    ¡°Xi Yue, have you finished your tasks at the Luoyun Mountain Range?¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw Xiao Xiyue in front of him, clad in a moon-white dress, her face noble and cool, and he spoke with a smile.


    ¡°My senior sister has broken through to Core Formation, so I have come back to congratulate her, to preside over the ceremony. I found out Changsheng had returned, so I came to see.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s eyes softened as she spoke gently.


    She had mainly come to see Lu Changsheng and to visit her daughter.


    ¡°I see.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, understanding that the affairs of the Luoyun Mountain Range were not concluded so quickly.


    He stepped forward and embraced Xiao Xiyue¡¯s slender waist, looking at her exceptionally beautiful face that resembled the Nine Heavens Bright Moon, and said in a low voice, ¡°Xi Yue, I¡¯ve missed you.¡±


    Such words, rich with tender affection, made Xiao Xiyue¡¯s delicate body tremble slightly.


    She initially had some words at the tip of her tongue, which she then swallowed, emitting only a delicate hum through her nose.


    Lu Changsheng held her tightly, whispering sweet nothings in her ear.


    At that moment, he too felt Xiao Xiyue¡¯s flowing, unending longing.


    Then, the two exchanged their feelings of longing.


    It was unclear how much time had passed as Lu Changsheng continued to hold the Fairy Xi Yue tightly.


    The Fairy¡¯s hair became disheveled, with strands sticking to her now flushed beautiful face, her bright eyes half-open, shimmering with emotion.


    ¡°Xi Yue, what if I go to the Qingyun Sect and ask your master for your hand in marriage?¡±


    Lu Changsheng softly expressed his longing for Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°Ah?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s soft body felt like silken thread as she quietly nestled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace, motionless, savoring the lingering thoughts of longing.


    Upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, her heart surged with joy, shyness, nervousness, and a flurry of emotions.


    During her journey back, she had struggled internally,


    knowing that if she continued to indulge in this relationship, there would be no hope for her Core Formation in the future.


    But abandoning this relationship was also unbearable for her. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    So, she had planned to set a deadline with Lu Changsheng, to commence a strict retreat once she had broken through the late Foundation Establishment Stage.


    But unexpectedly, upon seeing Lu Changsheng, all the prepared words could not be spoken.


    And she was utterly disoriented by Lu Changsheng¡¯s abruptly mentioned proposal.


    ¡°Changsheng, how did you suddenly bring this up?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said somewhat bewildered.


    ¡°I feel it¡¯s too unfair to you, Xi Yue¡­¡±


    ¡°So, I want to be with you officially. Besides, Wangshu is quite grown up now. It¡¯s not right for you to keep avoiding others, Xi Yue. I want to tell everyone that you are the Lady of the Lu Family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue and spoke softly.


    Though his initial attraction to Xiao Xiyue had been superficial, with both harboring ulterior motives,


    over the years, they had developed deep feelings for one another.


    When he initially established the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, he held a wedding ceremony for all his wives to make up for what they missed, detecting a hint of longing in Xiao Xiyue¡¯s expression.


    She wanted to be with him officially, to hold a grand ceremony!


    So, he had promised to gain her master¡¯s approval, to go to the Qingyun Sect and ask for her hand in marriage, to hold a grand ceremony!


    He didn¡¯t know if he was approved yet.


    But he believed his situation was worthy of asking for her hand in marriage.


    Whether it would succeed or not was another matter, but he had to show his determination!


    ¡°Changsheng¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue lightly pressed her moist lips together, her expression vacant.


    ¡°Xi Yue, is there something troubling you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, holding her fairy-like body, asked gently.


    He had already keenly sensed that Xiao Xiyue had something she wanted to say during this visit, so he had swiftly brought up the matter.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± Xiao Xiyue gently shook her head.


    ¡°We¡¯ve been together for so long, isn¡¯t there anything you feel uncomfortable saying?¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke openly and calmly.


    ¡°This time, my senior sister¡¯s breakthrough made me¡­¡±


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    After a moment of silence, Xiao Xiyue softly voiced her thoughts.


    She couldn¡¯t bear to deceive Lu Changsheng, nor did she want to mislead him.


    ¡°¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed internally, realizing Xiao Xiyue was still struggling with this issue.


    Or rather, Xiao Xiyue had previously kept this issue buried in her heart, deliberately avoiding thinking about it.

 Chapter 649: Xi Yue, How About I Ask Your Master for Your Hand in Marriage? (4)

    Her elder sister Chu Qingyi had a breakthrough Core Formation, prompting Xiao Xiyue to once again seriously consider this issue.


    Lu Changsheng could understand this.


    After all, if one¡¯s Dao Heart were not steadfast and their pursuit of cultivation not sincere enough, Xiao Xiyue would not have chosen to practice the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique in the first place.


    ¡°Xi Yue, trust me, by the time you reach Core Formation, I will certainly have found a completely compatible technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, holding her jade-like hand, continued to speak with a serious and determined expression.


    Even though he had no guarantee in his heart, he still repeated these words, providing her with a sense of security.


    ...


    Seeing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s expression still somewhat tangled and distressed, Lu Changsheng changed the subject, ¡°Xi Yue, what do you think about what I just said?¡±


    ¡°Caiyun True Immortal should be aware of my existence.¡±


    ¡°When I previously went to Qingyun Sect, I was troubled by Lady Meng; it was your master who helped me.¡±


    ¡°This should mean that the True Immortal reluctantly recognizes me, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face displayed a hint of a smile as he said, ¡°This time, for your sister Qing Yi Fairy¡¯s Core Formation celebration, I have also received an invitation from Qingyun Sect. How about I accompany you to meet Caiyun True Immortal then?¡±


    ¡°Master has not returned; she is still presiding over the Luoyun Mountain Range.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue replied subconsciously.


    ¡°If the True Immortal has not returned, then we will wait for her. Whenever she is back, inform me, and I will go with you to meet her.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand was gently caressing the smooth and delicate body of the fairy, seizing the moment to continue persuasively.


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s eyebrows knitted, her pearl-like teeth gently biting her moist cherry lips, and her beautiful eyes showing a hint of bewilderment.


    Wasn¡¯t she just talking about Core Formation? How did it become about meeting her master?


    ¡°Alright, alright, stop worrying so much; with me here, you can relax.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, watching the expression on Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face, said gently and continued the intimate moment.


    After a while, the two had their moment and got dressed.


    Xiao Xiyue, thinking about the promise she just made to accompany Lu Changsheng to see her master, still felt a bit dazed.


    But following her heart, she indeed wanted to be aboveboard and openly be with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go; Wangshu will be delighted to know you¡¯ve returned.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said gently to the fairy-like beauty before him.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue heard mention of her daughter and her eyes were filled with affection.


    Then the two flew toward Bi Shui Lake.


    After all, aside from classroom time and sitting meditation time, Lu Wangshu was usually by Bi Shui Lake.


    Before long, they saw their daughter by Bi Shui Lake, with the Cold Blue Mysterious Turtle pulling a small boat.


    This boat was not ordinary; not only was it pulled by a Mysterious Turtle, but it also had a tea stove, a fishing creel Storage Bag, a bait box, a fishing hook, Defense Formations, Speed Formations, and a small attack cannon.


    This was a simple Puppet boat modified by Lu Xianzhi for his little sister.


    At that moment, Lu Wangshu, in her pink and white dress, stood on the small boat holding a jade flute, producing a clear and pleasing sound.


    ¡°When did Wangshu learn to play the jade flute?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue showed delight and surprise upon seeing her daughter¡¯s actions.


    She had once taught her daughter the piano, but the girl¡¯s interest was lukewarm, and she stopped learning after a while.


    ¡°Lu Wangshu, oh, Lu Wangshu, you really are a genius.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, watching his daughter¡¯s actions, commented with a degree of speechlessness.


    Recently, his daughter had been pestering him to learn Musical Techniques, and he thought his daughter had finally come around to learn something elegant. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But at this moment, seeing many Spiritual Fish attracted by his daughter¡¯s flute, he instantly understood why she had learned it.


    He really couldn¡¯t fathom why his daughter loved fishing so much.


    Just then, the lake water suddenly ¡®splashed¡¯ and churned.


    An enormous fish, its body a deep red and its whiskers long, was caught on Lu Wangshu¡¯s fishing rod and emerged from the water¡¯s surface.


    It opened its mouth, revealing a full set of sharp teeth, almost a Demon Beast, and charged towards Lu Wangshu¡¯s boat.


    ¡°It finally took the bait!¡±


    Lu Wangshu saw this scene, her face brimming with joy, and immediately acted with her Spiritual Power.


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª¡±


    A gust of cold wind fired from the boat¡¯s small cannon.


    As the large fish was stiffened by the cold wind, another cannon fired a bolt of small lightning, completely immobilizing the fish, which was then pulled aboard by Lu Wangshu.


    ¡°Dad, Mom!¡±


    At that time, Lu Wangshu looked up at Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue in the sky, a look of surprise on her face.


    Then she excitedly called out, ¡°Look, I caught a Carp King; I invite you both to drink fish soup tonight!¡±


    ¡°Wangshu.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue stepped forward, looking at her radiant and beautiful daughter with tender affection in her eyes.


    Although they were mother and daughter, standing together they resembled sisters, with very similar features.


    Xiao Xiyue, having practiced the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique, even when facing Lu Changsheng and Lu Wangshu, had a gentle yet somewhat cold and noble demeanor.


    Lu Wangshu, on the other hand, was like Xiao Xiyue in her younger days, her face always carrying a bright and easy-going smile, her demeanor graceful.


    She shared her joy with her mother, the newly learned piece of music and her beloved little boat.


    Although the boat was made for free by Lu Xianzhi.


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    She still used her own private money to pay for the materials.


    Moreover, the little boat was not perfected in one go; she had later added and upgraded several components.


    Lu Changsheng quietly watched his lively and charming daughter, not saying anything to her.


    Although he held great expectations for her, he wasn¡¯t too strict; as long as she wasn¡¯t completely absorbed in play to the detriment of her ambition, it was fine.


    Moreover, although Lu Wangshu loved to play, she was very sensible and didn¡¯t fall behind too much in cultivation.

 Chapter 650: Nangong Mili: Let you taste the unique Love Gu of the Five Poisons Cult!

    Xiao Xiyue had matters to attend to and did not stay at Bi Lake Mountain for long.


    The next day, she returned to the Qingyun Sect.


    Because of this, Lu Wangshu felt a tinge of disappointment.


    However, lucky for her, she was spirited and cheerful, and by the next day, she had bounced back to her usual self.


    Ling Zixiao might have gotten pregnant and felt bored reading books alone in Changsheng Hall, so she occasionally visited the Lu Family Mansion to chat with Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and others to relieve her boredom.


    Lu Changsheng was very gratified by this situation.


    ...


    Before, Ling Zixiao¡¯s demeanor truly tended to be haughty and solitary.


    Apart from him, she was somewhat close to Lu Miaoge.


    Normally, when chatting with Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, Qu Zhenzhen, and others, although she was pleasant and cheerful, it was mostly out of politeness, never taking the initiative to start a conversation.


    Now that she was willing to reach out on her own, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, it was a good thing, fully integrating into the family.


    During these days, Lu Changsheng¡¯s daily routine, besides the usual cultivation and talisman making, included spending time with his wives and teaching his children.


    He occasionally gave guidance on Li Xingruo¡¯s alchemy.


    After all, the news of his identity as a Second-Order Alchemist spread, leading many people from the surrounding area to request elixir medicines.


    But he did not wish to spend a large amount of time on alchemy.


    Thus, he thought to train Li Xingruo to become a Second-Order Alchemist as soon as possible, which would make things much easier for him.


    Just like that, three months passed by in the blink of an eye.


    On this day, in the Alchemy Chamber on Lake Heart Island.


    ¡°Open!¡±


    Li Xingruo lightly shouted, her hands performing gesture incantations continuously, causing the top of the green pill furnace before her to fly open with a bang, and steam filled the air.


    Following that, pill after pill the size of a longan, of a brown hue, flew into her hands.


    This batch of Harmonizing Energy Elixirs amounted to thirteen pills.


    Seven were of prime quality, and six were inferior.


    But just this alone was enough to fill Li Xingruo with immense excitement.


    Because such a success rate signified she had become a genuine Second-Order Alchemist!


    She could make money by concocting Harmonizing Energy Elixirs!


    Looking at Lu Changsheng beside her with a face full of excitement and eagerness, she said as if offering a treasure, ¡°Mountain Master, I¡¯ve succeeded!¡±


    ¡°Not bad, Xingruo, congratulations on becoming a Second-Order Alchemist.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at her joyful and excited expression and spoke with a light chuckle.


    ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to the Mountain Master¡¯s guidance, otherwise I wouldn¡¯t know when I could have brought the Harmonizing Energy Elixir to this stage and become a Second-Order Alchemist.¡± S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Xingruo, realizing she had gotten a bit too excited and lost composure, spoke softly.


    She was well aware that her rapid progress was not only due to Lu Changsheng¡¯s daily teaching and guidance but also because of his strong cultivation of her.


    After all, whether it was alchemy or the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, one couldn¡¯t go without the ¡°practice¡± character.


    Even with the advice of a master, without the chance to try hands-on, it is difficult to achieve much.


    ¡°Hehe, with your alchemy talent, Xingruo, even without me, it wouldn¡¯t take too long for you to become a Second-Order Alchemist.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, almost instinctively, patted her head gently as he spoke.


    This gesture made Li Xingruo¡¯s cheeks blush slightly, feeling somewhat shy, yet somehow enjoying it.


    In earlier years, when Lu Changsheng was disguised as Ye Fan, his gentle instructions reminded her of the times her father taught her alchemy.


    Now, Lu Changsheng no longer disguised himself.


    Such a handsome and fairy-like visage, and a demeanor like a graceful orchid or a robust pine, occasionally brought different thoughts to her mind.


    Especially when she recalled the playful words Sister Ling once said.


    Regarding Li Xingruo¡¯s advancement to a Second-Order Alchemist, Lu Changsheng did not hold an elaborate ceremony to celebrate as he had done on Qingzhu Mountain but instead held a small celebration for her at home.


    He also had Lu Yun upgrade Li Xingruo¡¯s benefits and welfare by a notch.


    That evening, Lu Changsheng received another piece of good news: one of the concubines at home had become pregnant.


    ¡°It wasn¡¯t in vain that I¡¯ve been trying so hard lately.¡±


    A happy color appeared on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face.


    Because he saw that the total number of his offspring was about to reach two hundred, there was a high likelihood the system would give out more ¡°Child Money.¡±


    Hence, he had been relatively more active and diligent this year.


    With this newly conceived child, his total number of offspring had finally reached two hundred!


    ¡°However, it seems I should take in another concubine.¡±


    Lu Changsheng calculated the number of his concubines awaiting pregnancy and silently pondered.


    Although most of the concubines he brought home were for the purpose of having children, he could not treat them entirely as breeding tools.


    After about five or six births, he usually would not let them continue to give birth.


    On one hand, continuing to do so was inhumane.


    On the other hand, there were multiple considerations.


    For example, it would not look good if the children of the concubines grew up and saw their own mothers still giving birth continuously.


    Moreover, Lu Ancestor¡¯s ability to attract female cultivators to offer themselves revolved around his reputation and word of mouth!


    If female cultivators married into Bi Lake Mountain and had to give birth until death, Lu Ancestor¡¯s reputation would be ruined long ago.


    Let alone female cultivators offering themselves, it might even become easy to be targeted by some female cultivator bigshots as a member of the Demon Path.


    ¡°Let¡¯s wait until Zi Xiao has given birth before considering it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    He might not be as respectful or considerate towards the feelings of his concubines, but he would try his best to consider and care about the feelings of his wives and Dao Companions.


    Like now, with Ling Zixiao still pregnant, it really would not be good to take in another concubine or buy maids.


    ¡°Back then, Feiyu said he would return in two to three years.¡±


    ¡°Now, it¡¯s almost three years, and Feiyu still hasn¡¯t come back; he hasn¡¯t really encountered any trouble, has he?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng thought of his good friend Li Feiyu at the Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


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    Back when he returned from Yue Country, he had a premonition that the Substitute Talisman he gave Li Feiyu had been activated.


    Now, as the three-year period mentioned by Li Feiyu was almost up, his absence truly worried Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an has also almost been out for a year by now; I wonder how his experience has been.¡±


    Lu Changsheng then thought of his son, Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Unknowingly, this son had also been traveling outside for a year.

 Chapter 651: Nangong Mili: Let you taste my Five Poisons Cults unique Love Gu! (2)

    Lu Ping¡¯an had mentioned that this trip would roughly take three to five years, and he would return once he broke through to the Energy Refinement Late Stage.


    ¡°But there shouldn¡¯t be any issues on Yaoyao¡¯s end; she just broke through to the Fourth Level Energy Refinement not too long ago.¡±


    ¡°Even though she has a Second-Grade Spiritual Root and possesses the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body, she couldn¡¯t possibly cultivate at such a pace without Nangong Mili¡¯s nurturing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of his daughter, Nangong Yaoyao, whom he had not yet met.


    He had previously sensed that the threads of affection on Nangong Mili had been severed, and he was worried about his daughter and Meng Xiaochan¡¯s situation.


    Now, seeing that his daughter was making rapid progress in her cultivation, he knew there probably wasn¡¯t anything to worry about.


    ...


    After all, even a tiger doesn¡¯t eat its young.


    Nangong Mili had decided to give birth to this child, likely under the influence of the Lockheart Gu.


    But under those circumstances, she must have had some willingness, some maternal love.


    ¡°I wonder if Nangong Mili will come to Jiang Country to cause trouble for me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered within his heart.


    Although he had changed his attitude afterward and even gifted the exotic treasure, the Misty Sky Bead, to Nangong Mili,


    before that, he had indeed been quite disrespectful to the Nascent Soul Immortal, clashing rather fiercely.


    ¡°What if she really comes looking for trouble? If I use the Misty Sky Bead to disguise, won¡¯t I be in trouble?¡±


    At this moment, the thought of the Misty Sky Bead¡¯s effect seemed to strike Lu Changsheng hard.


    This treasure, if used to infiltrate a family, could be a devastating weapon.


    ¡°Eh, that¡¯s not right; I have Mount Sumeru with me. As long as Mount Sumeru stays alert, there shouldn¡¯t be much of a problem, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused, and then went to consult Mount Sumeru on this matter.


    However, since Mount Sumeru had not seen the effect of the Misty Sky Bead, it could not be certain.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I need to be careful.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    ¡­


    Five Poisons Cult, Tianzhu Peak.


    Within a resplendent palace.


    ¡°Xiao Chan, go and collect these materials and Gu Insects for your master,¡± Nangong Mili instructed her daughter, Nangong Yaoyao, handing a jade slip to Meng Xiaochan.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Meng Xiaochan accepted the jade slip and took a quick look. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Huh!?¡±


    Meng Xiaochan was surprised and doubtful as she looked at the materials listed on the jade slip.


    As a true disciple of the Five Poisons Cult, she naturally knew what these Gu insects and materials were used for.


    Love Gu!


    Why was Master preparing to make Love Gu?


    Could it be¡­ because of Lu Lang?


    Was Master planning to use his own methods against him?


    But Lu Lang had a Heavenly Gu within him.


    Even if the Love Gu crafted by Master was of an extremely high grade, it might not necessarily be able to contend with the Gu in Lu Lang, would it?


    At this moment, Meng Xiaochan felt conflicted, wondering whether to tell her master about the Heavenly Gu.


    But if she told her master, wouldn¡¯t that harm Lu Lang?


    ¡°Xiao Chan, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Nangong Mili noticed Meng Xiaochan¡¯s odd expression and asked with a voice that was soft and alluring.


    ¡°The disciple will make the arrangements right away!¡±


    Meng Xiaochan regained her composure, bowed politely in response, and then left the hall.


    ¡°It seems Xiao Chan has guessed why I am crafting the Love Gu.¡±


    Nangong Mili watched her departing disciple, her phoenix eyes narrowing slightly, swirling with a magical luster.


    Just as Meng Xiaochan suspected, the Love Gu was indeed intended for Lu Changsheng.


    Although their encounter was brief, she knew that he was no simple character.


    To have him willingly cultivate the Immortal Golden Core for her, she had to use some tricks.


    Thus, she thought of the unique Love Gu of the Five Poisons Cult.


    This Gu would not only make the affected person fall in love with her but also drive them to overcome all dangers just to be with her.


    Its effects even surpassed those of the Lockheart Gu.


    After all, the Lockheart Gu subtly influences others to develop feelings of affection.


    But once separated, its effects could fade.


    However, the effect of the Love Gu made the afflicted desire to never part, to be together forever!


    With this Love Gu, not only could she control Lu Changsheng, but she could also get him to relieve Meng Xiaochan of her Gu.


    ¡°Lockheart Gu¡­ Lu Changsheng, I will let you taste the power of the Five Poisons Cult¡¯s unique Love Gu!¡±


    Nangong Mili murmured to herself, her beautiful eyes shimmering.


    ¡­


    Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    Qingluan Peak, in a cave mansion halfway up the mountain.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment¡­ success!¡±


    Li Feiyu opened his eyes, and two sparks of fire appeared, then slowly dissipated.


    He touched his face and palms, a look of thrilled satisfaction spreading across his features.


    Foundation Establishment!


    This was the realm he had longed for, dreaming of reaching!


    At last, he had achieved it!


    ¡°Quite some time must have passed outside, right?¡±


    Li Feiyu gazed towards the outside of his cave mansion, not bothering to consolidate his cultivation level. He opened the cave mansion and stepped out.


    Outside the cave mansion, a man in his fifties or sixties, dressed in a Yellow Robe, stood with his hands behind his back.


    Seeing Li Feiyu open the door to his cave mansion, the man¡¯s face revealed a mix of surprise and astonishment.


    Then he smiled, stepped forward, and bowed, ¡°Congratulations to Daoist Li on breaking through to Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°I am fortunate to break through Foundation Establishment, thanks to City Lord.¡±


    Li Feiyu smiled, nodding respectfully towards the peak of Qingluan Peak.


    His successful Foundation Establishment owed much to the Azure Phoenix Immortal.


    However, if he were to truly express gratitude, it would also be for Lu Changsheng¡¯s life-saving talismans and treasure map.


    Otherwise, he could never have gained such an opportunity.


    ¡°Now that Daoist Li has emerged, you may report to Qing Luan Hall. This is a small token of appreciation from me, congratulating Daoist Li on his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment. In the future¡­ please look kindly upon me.¡±


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    The Yellow Robe old man spoke, his eyes revealing a touch of envy, as he presented a brocade box.


    He had heard that this man was once a loose cultivator, but by some stroke of luck, he caught the eye of the City Lord, the Azure Phoenix Immortal, who bestowed upon him a Foundation Establishment Elixir and Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects.


    As long as he succeeded in Foundation Establishment, he would be able to join the Azure Phoenix Guards and take up the position of Capital Commandant.


    Now that he had successfully achieved Foundation Establishment, his future was limitless!


    ¡°Steward, you flatter me.¡±

 Chapter 652: Nangong Mili: Let you taste my Five Poisons Cults unique Love Gu! (3)

    Li Feiyu felt a touch of emotion as he accepted the gift.


    He still remembered the time during the Beast Tide when he had caught a glimpse of Steward He from afar.


    Back then, as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Steward He seemed unreachable to him.


    But now, Steward He was treating him with such courtesy.


    Li Feiyu knew in his heart that this was entirely because of the Azure Phoenix True Immortal!


    His current power might not necessarily match that of Steward He.


    ...


    The courteous attitude was entirely because they were in the city named Azure Phoenix Immortal City!


    He did not think much, bowed his hands, and then headed to report at the Azure Phoenix Hall.


    ¡­


    Bihu Lake Mountain.


    Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, please pay more attention to the family in the coming days.¡±


    ¡°Zi Xiao, remember to take good care of your body. I will come back immediately after the ceremony is over,¡± Lu Changsheng said to his wife, Lu Miaoge, and Ling Zixiao.


    Now, at Qingyun Sect, Fairy Qing Yi¡¯s Core Formation Ceremony was still half a month away.


    Although his Bihu Lake Mountain was close to Qingyun Sect, it would not be feasible to just time his travel on the dot.


    Thus, he and Lu Yuanzhong and others had arranged to go together.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Changsheng, the family is safe with me here,¡± Lu Miaoge said softly, her face gentle and beautiful.


    These days, because Xu Ruyin was focusing on her Foundation Establishment, she had not cultivated but spent most of her time making talismans.


    In her free time, she used ¡®Taiyi True Water¡¯ to nourish Ling Zixiao¡¯s physical body.


    Although Ling Zixiao¡¯s body had recovered, being pregnant still drained a lot of her vitality.


    Thus, using Taiyi True Water to nourish her body was beneficial not only for her but also for the fetus inside her.


    This too could be considered winning from the womb.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯m leaving now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently hugged his wife and Dao companion, then rode the flying shuttle to Qingzhu Mountain.


    By this time, Bai Yunyang was already waiting at Qingzhu Mountain and courteously bowed when he saw Lu Changsheng arrive.


    Then the three of them set off together for Qingyun Sect.


    Families like the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family, which had no Foundation Establishment Cultivator seated at home, did not receive an invitation this time.


    However, such small families would usually send someone to Qingyun Sect to leave a gift at the gate and then depart.


    After all, an Immortal Sect like Qingyun would not care about these small families, but those below them might.


    So this had also become a customary practice.


    ¡­


    Jinyang Sect, the back cliff of Tianyuan Peak.


    Lu Qingshan, clad in a gold-white magical robe, sat motionless.


    Threads and wisps of golden Sword Qi emanated from his body, filling the air with a sharp aura that seemed capable of tearing the heavens and shifting the sun and moon.


    This mere sharp aura alone was enough to give others a sense of irresistible reverence, diminishing their own momentum by a third.


    Not far away, Yan Yuan, dressed in a luxurious red gown and appearing languid, sipped her drink and marveled at her disciple, who was undergoing a breakthrough.


    Ever since his parents visited, not only had his cultivation surged dramatically, but his progression in the Sword Dao was also remarkably swift.


    It was as if he had clarity of the Sword Heart, mastering several sword techniques and entering the first realm of the Sword Dao, Sword Qi Like a Rainbow!


    Now, just breaking through to the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement, he already exhibited such an unrivaled sharp aura; it was imaginable how astonishing his future growth would be. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Lu Qingshan¡¯s spiritual power surged within him, sending a gust of wind that made his robes flutter and dust swirl around him.


    He opened his eyes, looked towards Tianyuan True Immortal not far away, rose, and bowed his hands, ¡°Master.¡±


    For him, breaking through to the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement was just a natural progression, nothing too surprising or joyful.


    ¡°Not bad, you¡¯ve reached the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement so quickly. How is your cultivation of the True Yang Twelve Swords?¡±


    Yan Yuan, holding a gourd of wine, took a sip and asked casually.


    As a Nascent Soul Immortal, she could naturally see that such changes in her disciple were connected to his parents.


    Especially after tasting the wine gifted by Lu Changsheng, she detected a hint of the flavor of the Spiritual Eye Spring, knowing this was not a treasure an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator could produce.


    ¡°Please instruct me, master.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Qingshan bowed, then produced a golden magical sword in his hand.


    ¡°Chuyang!¡±


    His lips slightly parted as he uttered two words.


    With his words, his magical sword thrummed, and a white gold sword qi emerged, breathing in and out unsteadily.


    As Lu Qingshan¡¯s eyebrows raised, he sliced through the air, shooting forth and piercing a giant rock in the distance.


    ¡°Chaoyang!¡±


    Lu Qingshan¡¯s magical sword shone brilliantly, releasing an overwhelmingly dominant sword qi that seemed as if a golden sun was faintly visible, spreading dazzling light that made it hard for one to keep their eyes open.


    The golden sun transformed into over a dozen sharp sword qi bursts towards the trees ahead, causing them to burst into flames and turn into charred remains in an instant when pierced by the sword qi.


    ¡°Wuyang, Slash!¡±


    Lu Qingshan¡¯s magical sword suddenly slashed forward in his hand.


    In an instant, a sword wheel resembling a golden sun rolled forth, leaving a deep trench in the earth ahead.


    After three swords, he did not continue.


    The True Yang Twelve Swords could only be used up to the first three swords in the Qi Refinement Realm.


    ¡°This True Yang Twelve Swords of yours¡­¡±


    Tianyuan True Immortal watched the three moves Lu Qingshan executed, her brows slightly furrowed.


    Even though Lu Qingshan possessed a Gengjin Body Constitution and cultivated the Great Gengjin Sword Art, the power was somewhat astonishing.


    Moreover, his sword technique made it seem as if he had a style of his own.


    ¡°Apart from the True Yang Twelve Swords, I have also looked into sword techniques such as the Profound Water Sword Technique, the Green Lotus Sword Art, and the Slaying Character Art.¡±


    ¡°Even though these sword techniques are different, in my view, they ultimately converge to the same path, differing only in difficulty, hence the distinctions.¡±


    ¡°So in the past few days, I thought about adapting this sword technique to better suit me, making it more handy and natural to use,¡± Lu Qingshan stated, standing tall with a light smile on his face.


    After obtaining the Seed of Law, not only had his sword dao talent increased, but his appearance had also subtly changed.


    His originally handsome face, with rosy lips and white teeth, now displayed more angular features with a heroic air, and his eyebrows were sharp like swords, making him a true epitome of robust and stellar features!


    ¡°More suited to oneself¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Tianyuan True Immortal stunned and unable to speak.


    Although it¡¯s said that techniques and magical powers must constantly be broken down and integrated with one¡¯s understanding and insights,


    such a statement coming from a Qi Refinement Cultivator was filled with discomfort.


    Especially since the True Yang Twelve Swords was considered top-tier sword technique.


    ¡°Have you encountered any problems with this sword technique?¡±


    Tianyuan True Immortal¡¯s face, previously relaxed and casual, now showed some seriousness.


    ¡°The fourth move, Shengyang, requires Foundation Establishment and the digestion of mana to be executed, so I thought, if that¡¯s the case, simplifying this move might make it executable even in the Qi Refinement Realm¡­¡±


    Lu Qingshan shared his thoughts and queries.


    Besides cultivating the ¡°Great Gengjin Sword Art,¡± under Lu Changsheng¡¯s guidance, he had also contemplated the first two layers of ¡°The Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture.¡±


    This mutual referencing deepened his understanding of sword techniques.


    However, after Lu Changsheng finished teaching, he left, and many aspects were still not clear to Lu Qingshan.


    ¡°Your thinking is not wrong.¡±


    Tianyuan True Immortal didn¡¯t accuse him of being overly ambitious but explained the principles involved.


    Additionally, she noted that if a high-level sword move was simplified, the effects and power might not necessarily be strong.


    It could be more powerful, but the excessive digestion might be detrimental in combat.


    She promptly demonstrated other similar techniques for him that could serve as trump cards or life-threatening moves.


    ¡°Thank you, Master.¡±


    After having his questions answered one by one, Lu Qingshan greatly benefited and bowed respectfully.


    ¡°If there are no other questions, you may go now.¡±


    ¡°In a few days, I need to make a trip outside. By the time of the competition trial, taking the first place won¡¯t be a problem, will it?¡± Tianyuan True Immortal asked.


    Originally, she thought that her disciple could only aim for among the top ten and fight for the top three.


    But now, she believed he could contend for first place.


    ¡°Master, I will certainly not disappoint you.¡±


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    Lu Qingshan¡¯s eyes sparkled intensely.


    In his calm and serene words, there was a fullness of confidence.


    Even if Yan Yuan didn¡¯t mention it, he was determined to seize first place in this upcoming competition, to secure a Foundation Establishment Elixir for his sister.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Seeing her disciple so confident, Tianyuan True Immortal couldn¡¯t help but smile, returning to her usual lazy and casual demeanor before transforming into a rainbow light and disappearing.

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    Qingyun Sect.


    Due to the Core Formation ceremony, the Qingyun Sect had been bustling with excitement recently, like a market in session.


    Countless cultivators rushed to Qingyun Sect to offer congratulations.


    Even many loose cultivators came near the Qingyun mountain range; at the foot of the mountain, they hoped to encounter some esteemed person who would take notice of them and thus grant them an opportunity.


    After Lu Changsheng, Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, and others arrived at Qingyun Sect, they presented their gifts and were arranged to reside in the guest quarters, waiting for the ceremony to begin and to observe it.


    Cultivators like them, at the Foundation Establishment stage, were naturally given a unified reception by the Qingyun Sect disciples.


    ...


    Only the Heavenly Sword Sect, Luoxia Sect, Spirit Taming Sect, Huan Yin Sect, and Azure Phoenix Immortal City¡ªsuch influential forces at the Nascent Soul Level¡ªwould have a steward from Qingyun Sect to receive and make arrangements.


    However, this ceremony still allowed Lu Changsheng to meet many family forces here.


    Among them, many family ancestors and stewards invited Lu Changsheng to visit their homes whenever he was free, as the younger generations admired him.


    After all, in the entire Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family was not really significant, and many people hadn¡¯t even heard of them.


    But in the Qingyun Region, among the Foundation Establishment family forces, the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family still had a certain reputation and importance. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    And those who recognized his name knew that this Lu Ancestor was fond of beauties and loved having children.


    Because of this, people were willing to make his acquaintance through such means, looking to connect with a promising Second Rank Talisman Master and Alchemist.


    ¡°What, Azure Phoenix Immortal venturing into the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range and returning severely injured?¡±


    In a elegantly serene courtyard, Lu Changsheng was having tea and chatting with several Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    One of the elders shared a piece of news, provoking surprise among the listeners.


    After all, this was about the Azure Phoenix Immortal, the master of Azure Phoenix Immortal City, Jiang Kingdom¡¯s Number One Independent Cultivator!


    Years ago, it had even been said that he singlehandedly fought against three Great Demons and ultimately slew one of them¡ªa remarkable feat.


    ¡°This matter is just a rumor, but the fact that Qingluan Peak has sent people to prohibit such rumors only adds to the credibility of these rumors.¡±


    This elder unconsciously lowered his voice.


    ¡°I had heard rumors long ago that Azure Phoenix Immortal was severely injured and had gone into closed-door cultivation, so this news might not necessarily be true.¡±


    ¡°To see if this news is true or not, one only needs to watch the situation in Azure Phoenix Immortal City. If the public order there worsens, it would prove the rumor true.¡±


    ¡°I recently visited Azure Phoenix Immortal City, and currently there is no evident change.¡±


    ¡°If Azure Phoenix Immortal was really severely injured, there might be significant turmoil in Azure Phoenix Immortal City.¡±


    The others nearby expressed their thoughts, their words quite sentimental.


    However, most people didn¡¯t pay much attention to this news.


    After all, Qingyun Region was far from Azure Phoenix Immortal City, and only a very few family businesses reached there.


    So even if the leadership in Azure Phoenix Immortal City changed, it wouldn¡¯t greatly impact the family forces present here.


    After chatting for a while, as it was getting late, everyone dispersed.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng sensed a dense surge of mana spontaneously flowing into his Qi Ocean Core, transforming into droplets of liquid mana.


    ¡°Is it Qingshan¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately guessed that it was his son, Lu Qingshan, who had made a breakthrough to the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement.


    After all, aside from his son Lu Quanzhen, who had overtaken others on the strength of his uncle Qu Changge¡¯s help, his son Lu Qingshan was currently far ahead.


    [Name: Lu Qingshan]


    [Life Span: 23/118]


    [Talent: Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, Gengjin Body Constitution (Medium-Grade Spirit Body)]


    [Cultivation Level: Ninth Level Energy Refinement]


    [Talent: Sword Dao Compatibility (84%)]


    ¡°Twenty-three years old and already at the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement; probably in another three to five years, he¡¯ll break through to Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed a hint of a smile, making a sound of approval.


    This kind of cultivation talent in his son, even if placed within the Immortal Sects, belonged to the top echelons.


    ¡°Also, his Sword Dao talent has risen to 84%.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the talent display, pride glowing in his eyes.


    Originally, his son¡¯s Sword Dao talent was decent but just passable, barely considered genius.


    But now, this level of Sword Dao talent was undeniably genius!


    And it had been only just over two years.


    As time passed, his son¡¯s Sword Dao talent would continue to improve, making him an unmatched genius in the path of the Sword Dao!


    ¡°Now that the child has broken through to the late stage of Energy Refinement, the enhancement to my cultivation level is also considerably more noticeable.¡±


    ¡°I wonder how much improvement it could bring me if Quanzhen or Qingshan breaks through to Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the liquid mana within his Qi Ocean Core.


    When his children had just begun cultivation, it was like only a few streams of air entering into Elixir Lake, unable to even form mana.


    But now that the child had advanced to the late stage of Energy Refinement, they could finally form a few drops of liquid mana.


    He greatly anticipated his children¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.


    After all, living a leisurely and relaxed life in cultivation was impossible through his own harsh cultivation.


    But if he wanted rapid improvement in his cultivation level, he could only rely on his children striving hard.


    ¡­


    Nine days later.


    Qingyun Sect.


    A huge plaza built from white jade.


    This place was filled with cultivators and Qingyun Sect Foundation Establishment disciples who had come to offer congratulations.


    Only Foundation Establishment cultivators were entitled to a seat.


    Even Qingyun Sect disciples, if they had not broken through to Foundation Establishment, could only watch from afar and could not participate.


    The sound of a bell ringing.


    At that moment, bell chimes echoed.


    In the plaza¡¯s ethereal space, above several Green Jade Platforms, figures clad in Qingyun robes appeared.


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    They were both male and female, ranging from young to old, from every age group.


    But each one emitted an unfathomable, deep and towering aura.


    ¡°The Core Formation ceremony officially begins!¡±


    In the center of the platform, a cultivator in a Qingyun robe, with an imposing face, spoke out loud.


    Immediately, strains of celestial music played, and a Rainbow Bridge emerged in the air, looking like a rainbow¡ªcolorful, splendid, and utterly magnificent.

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    Following that, a stunningly beautiful figure slowly appeared on the Rainbow Bridge.


    She seemed to be about twenty-five or twenty-six years old with arched sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes like paintings, a proudly upturned nose, and an expression of cold detachment.


    Her ink-black long hair, tied simply in a high ponytail, seemed somewhat inappropriate for such a grand occasion.


    Tall and slender, with sharp, powerful shoulders, she was dressed in a modest yet luxurious blue-cloud-patterned Daoist robe.


    On her snowy back, she carried a deep blue magical sword exuding faint chills, making her whole aura icy and aloof.


    In that instant, everyone¡¯s gaze in the venue turned toward this woman.


    ...


    Each gaze showed a mix of surprise, astonishment, admiration, respect, reverence, affection, and more!


    Everyone knew that this woman was the newly promoted Nascent Soul Immortal of Qingyun Sect, True Person Qingyi!


    Yet, apart from the disciples of Qingyun Sect, ninety percent of Cultivators who came to congratulate her had never seen Chu Qingyi.


    Seeing her today, they were immediately struck with awe!


    It was unexpected that Fairy Qingyi, so young, had not only achieved Core Formation but also possessed such an exceptional celestial grace!


    ¡°I bow to True Person Qingyi! Congratulations on your ascension to Core Formation!¡±


    ¡°I bow to True Person Qingyi! Congratulations on your ascension to Core Formation!¡±


    ¡°I bow to True Person Qingyi! Congratulations on your ascension to Core Formation!¡±


    The crowd around dared not look too much and quickly bowed their heads and bent their bodies to give their congratulations, loudly.


    Lu Changsheng also bent down to salute.


    But subconsciously, he smelled his palm, remembering his first encounter with her.


    In response to everyone¡¯s congratulations, Chu Qingyi did not reciprocate but accepted them calmly.


    After all, as a Nascent Soul Cultivator, she was indeed nobler than those at the Foundation Establishment!


    The difference between them was essential to life!


    This difference was even greater than the gap between Energy Refining and Foundation Establishment!


    An Energy Refining Cultivator who breaks through to Foundation Establishment could establish a Family and become a patriarch.


    But if one breaks through to Core Formation, it would be a leap in life, enjoying a lifespan of five hundred years, establishing sects, watching the world¡¯s changes, from thriving seas to desolate fields.


    If one establishes a Family, they become a Great Clan!


    Soon after, Chu Qingyi walked from the Rainbow Bridge into the grand hall at the end of the square.


    Cultivators on the Dao Platform also entered the hall.


    Those who could enter the hall were either true inheritors of Qingyun Sect, at least at False Core, Core Formation True Immortal, or were otherwise of extraordinary status.


    ¡±Tsk, tsk, this is truly a grand ceremony.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt quite emotional as he viewed the scene unfolding before him.


    He remembered the Talisman Master Ceremony held by the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain for him those years ago.


    Comparing the two, his ceremony was hardly fit to be called grand; calling it a small celebration would have been generous.


    ¡°When I break through to Nascent Soul someday, I can hold a grand ceremony, releasing the Nine Netherhound, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix just for show, and even bring in some Dao Soldiers for a parade.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought wistfully.


    It is said that wealth and honor do not return to one¡¯s hometown like walking in brocade at night.


    If I reach the pinnacle of the Cultivation World without concerns, then I can really show off.


    But Foundation Establishment, Core Formation and such, ensure everything is safe.


    ¡°However, Qingyun Sect is quite generous; the food, Spirit Fruits, Spiritual Wine, and Spirit Meals these days are quite rare.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the food and drinks on the table and picked up the chopsticks.


    At this point, many people started drinking and chatting, discussing True Person Qingyi.


    ¡°I heard True Person Qingyi is not yet a hundred years old, simply astonishing.¡±


    ¡°Not only that, I heard that True Person Qingyi condensed a Superior Gold Core!¡±


    ¡°Sss, Superior Gold Core, doesn¡¯t that mean she has the potential for Nascent Soul?¡±


    ¡°Alas, I¡¯m already a hundred years old but still stuck in the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment¡­¡±


    ¡°I wonder what kind of Dao Companion True Person Qingyi wants to find in the future.¡±


    ¡°You should stop dreaming about such out-of-reach aspirations.¡±


    ¡°Being able to break through to Core Formation at such a young age means she¡¯s wholly dedicated to cultivation. I heard True Person Qingyi¡¯s master, Caiyun True Immortal, was the same, breaking through to Core Formation before a hundred and now has an illustrious reputation.¡±


    ¡°Both the master and disciple achieving Core Formation is indeed a good story!¡±


    ¡°I heard that Caiyun True Immortal has another disciple who, although still young, is also extraordinarily talented and has the potential for Core Formation!¡±


    Many voiced their wistful admiration and envy. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, for ninety percent of the people present, Core Formation was something they could only aspire to.


    ¡­


    The ceremony concluded after three days, and the guests dispersed.


    ¡°I have a few friends in Qingyun Sect, just the right time to visit them.¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not go back with Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, and others.


    He planned to meet Xiao Xi Yue and Zhao Qingqing.


    During these days, the guests were not allowed to wander freely, so he hadn¡¯t visited the two ladies.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, Lu Daoist, we will head back.¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang, along with a few other elders, showed envy in their words.


    They had heard that Lu Changsheng was acquainted with Fairy Xi Yue of Qingyun Sect.


    And that he had formed a Dao Companion with a Foundation Establishment disciple from Qingyun Sect.


    Such relationships made them exceedingly envious.


    ¡°Uncle, fellow Daoists, take care, and feel free to visit Bihu Lake Mountain when you¡¯re free.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was very polite.


    He always followed the principle of not offending others unless they offended him first. As long as the other party was respectful, he favored peaceful relations.


    After all, he had a family to consider, so maintaining these social relationships was necessary.


    He couldn¡¯t act like a Loose Cultivator, overly solitary.


    He took out a Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman and sent a message to Xiao Xi Yue.


    Before long, clad in a moon-white dress, with an elegant and noble demeanor, Xiao Xi Yue arrived.


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    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    Xiao Xi Yue¡¯s eyes revealed tenderness and warmth.


    Since they were still in Qingyun Sect, they didn¡¯t immediately express their longing upon seeing each other.


    Additionally, Xiao Xi Yue mentioned she had matters to attend to and would soon accompany her senior sister, Chu Qingyi, to the Luoyun Mountain Range.


    ¡°Going to the Luoyun Mountain Range?¡±

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    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised.


    He didn¡¯t expect Xiao Xiyue to rush to the Luoyun Mountain Range again, and so urgently at that.


    ¡°Yes, not long ago, my master fought a mighty battle with a real person of the Luoxia Sect, resulting in the revelation of a secret realm beneath the vein.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue did not hide this and spoke directly.


    ¡°A secret realm appeared beneath the vein.¡±


    Lu Changsheng heard this and was surprised.


    ...


    He had been very astonished when he first heard this news.


    What kind of vein requires a Nascent Soul Immortal to personally oversee?


    Not only to oversee, but now two Nascent Soul Immortals had fought, revealing a secret realm.


    According to some patterns in the Cultivation World, the formation of this vein was very likely to be influenced by this secret realm.


    This meant that this secret realm was no simple matter!


    ¡°Xi Yue, you must be careful on this trip. Here is a Substitute Talisman I¡¯ve crafted¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately took out a ¡®Substitute Talisman¡¯ that he had cultured from his Storage Bag.


    He had previously given Xiao Xiyue ordinary Third Rank Lower Grade Talismans, but not these crafted Substitute Talismans.


    ¡°Yes, Changsheng, I understand.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue felt warmth in her heart as she took the talisman from Lu Changsheng.


    After a brief conversation, she bid farewell to Lu Changsheng, asking him to take good care of their daughter Wangshu, and said she would come to Bi Lake Mountain after she was done with her affairs.


    ¡°Sigh!¡±


    After watching Xiao Xiyue leave, Lu Changsheng waited for a moment, letting the guilt in his heart slightly subside before he took out Zhao Qingqing¡¯s Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman.


    He had stayed in Zhao Qingqing¡¯s Hundred Herbs Garden for three days before leaving the Qingyun Sect and returning to Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain, Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°My husband.¡±


    Xu Ruyin had already emerged from closed-door cultivation, successfully breaking through to Foundation Establishment.


    After her breakthrough, she underwent no small change.


    Her clear eyes turned a fiery red, as intense as fire, like a burning red moon.


    Those crimson pupils, matched with her fire-red hair and naturally red lips, made her appear even more unapproachable, like a sacred and noble phoenix.


    However, upon getting closer, one couldn¡¯t help but want to extinguish this flame!


    ¡°Not bad.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the stunningly beautiful face in front of him, gazing into her eyes that shined like rubies.


    He knew that cultivating such a high-level Cultivation Technique would inevitably result in significant changes after a breakthrough.


    But he hadn¡¯t expected Xu Ruyin¡¯s transformation to be so pronounced.


    Not only did her hair turn fire-red, but now her eyes had transformed into crimson pupils.


    Continuing this cultivation, she wouldn¡¯t grow animal ears and tails, right?


    He took Xu Ruyin into Changsheng Hall, to thoroughly inspect the changes after her Foundation Establishment breakthrough.


    To see if other places were also as fiery!


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    Afterwards!


    Afterwards!


    ¡°This is a Divine-forbidding Talisman; once planted, you can return home.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out a well-cultured talisman and handed it to Xu Ruyin.


    Although she had sworn an oath through her Heart Demon, promising not to reveal the situation of Bi Lake Mountain and Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, he had to be completely certain.


    Once the Divine-forbidding Talisman was planted, if she disclosed information about Bi Lake Mountain to outsiders, it would explode, obliterating her soul.


    ¡°Thank you, my husband.¡±


    Xu Ruyin bit her lip gently, speaking softly.


    Knowing she still didn¡¯t have Lu Changsheng¡¯s full trust.


    She obediently dropped her Essence Blood on the Divine-forbidding Talisman and actively planted it within herself.


    In an instant, the Spirit Talisman burned away, transforming into a speck of light, entering her forehead¡¯s Sea of Consciousness, making her feel a pulsating power.


    ¡°This is a Third Rank Spirit Talisman!?¡±


    Xu Ruyin was astonished in her heart, knowing this was definitely not a Second Rank Spirit Talisman.


    However, after witnessing the variety of techniques from Lu Changsheng, she wasn¡¯t surprised by the Third Rank Talisman.


    She simply regarded Lu Changsheng with even more reverence and fear, realizing that he could readily produce such Third Rank Talismans.


    Immediately after, Xu Ruyin went to see her son, Lu Chensha, and left Bi Lake Mountain for the Yu Shui Xu Family the next day.


    As for the Ancient Beast Taming Charm, naturally, she couldn¡¯t take it with her; it remained with Lu Changsheng.


    After all, Lu Changsheng was at ease with letting Xu Ruyin go.


    But if he let both Xu Ruyin and Hong Lian go, he wouldn¡¯t feel at ease.


    Not to mention, his Divine-forbidding Talisman might be effective on Xu Ruyin but not necessarily on Hong Lian.


    Moreover, keeping the Ancient Beast Taming Charm in his possession was also a shackle for Xu Ruyin.


    ¡­


    Half a year later.


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Lu Family Mansion.


    Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaoyun waited outside the delivery room.


    After many years, Lu Changsheng once again felt a mix of anticipation and a little nervousness.


    Ling Zixiao had been pregnant for thirteen months, and the twins in her womb were finally about to be born.


    He was both hopeful and anxious for these two children.


    Eager for their arrival and their Spiritual Root Talent.


    After all, a thirteen-month pregnancy indicated that these children would definitely have exceptional talents!


    Like when Xiao Xiyue was pregnant with Lu Wangshu, it only took eleven months.


    But faced with this situation, he also feared a little.


    What if his daughter inherited Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique?


    After all, the issues with the Dragon Roar Physique were truly difficult to resolve, even now, he hadn¡¯t managed to completely eradicate Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique!


    Time passed, unmeasured.


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    Suddenly.


    ¡°Waaah¡ª¡±


    The crisp, resounding cries of two babies rang out.


    At the same time, at that moment, a powerful and mysterious sensation surged through his body.


    And then, a system prompt sounded.

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    [Congratulations to the host for giving birth to four Spiritual Body offspring, you get one lottery chance!]


    [Congratulations to the host for giving birth to five Spiritual Body offspring, you get one lottery chance!]


    ¡°Both these children have a Spiritual Body!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was startled by the system prompt.


    Immediately, under the surge of a profound and mysterious thrill, he was enveloped by an indescribable sensation.


    ...


    Spiritual Root!


    His Spiritual Root had advanced!


    It had ascended from Second-Grade to First-Grade!


    ¡°Are¡­ are these two children¡¯s Spiritual Roots First-Grade, or¡­ Earth Spirit Root?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart was like a tempestuous sea, with waves rising high.


    He knew the twins¡¯ talents were likely to be extraordinary.


    But he hadn¡¯t expected such an immense surprise!


    Not only did they both possess a Spiritual Body, but the enhancements to their Spiritual Roots had directly promoted his own from Second to First-Grade!


    Lu Changsheng quietly savored this profound experience.


    From the enhancements he received from his offspring¡¯s Spiritual Bodies, he vaguely felt something familiar!


    Dragon Roar Origin!


    It was the very same Dragon Roar Origin he once sensed and devoured from Ling Zixiao¡¯s body!


    Yet this Origin Source was still quite weak, and there seemed to be some indescribable changes.


    Lu Changsheng immediately realized that one of these two children carried the inheritance of Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique!


    ¡°Who is it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was eager to find out whether it was his son or daughter who had inherited the Dragon Roar Physique.


    However, just then, another system notification sounded.


    [Detection: The host¡¯s current Spiritual Body is With Flaw, and attributes overlap. Perform fusion?]


    ¡°Spiritual Body With Flaw? Overlapping attributes? Fusion?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was taken aback.


    What did this mean?


    In the next instant, a flow of information entered his mind, clarifying the matter.


    The twins born of Ling Zi Xiao both had the Dragon Roar Physique.


    However, their Dragon Roar Physiques were With Flaw and neither was complete.


    ¡°Ah¡­ this¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng was at a loss for words upon hearing this.


    The conditions of his two children today had indeed taken him, an experienced father, through an emotional rollercoaster.


    Yet, he had heard of such cases before.


    There were rumors that some Cultivators, although possessing superior Spiritual Roots and Spiritual Bodies, faced slow progression in cultivation due to either innate deficiencies or a constitution weak and ill, leading to a Spiritual Body With Flaw, with only partial traits existing.


    But such was certainly not the case for his own children!


    During Ling Zixiao¡¯s pregnancy, not only did she have enough nutritious supplements, but she also took Third Order Spirit Pills, specifically the Spirit Fusion Pill!


    Moreover, Lu Miaoge would often use Taiyi True Water to regulate Ling Zixiao¡¯s body and nurture the fetuses.


    It could be said that the two children had been winning from the start, even in the mother¡¯s womb!


    Additionally, according to the system¡¯s judgment, both children¡¯s Spiritual Bodies were clearly well-formed!


    ¡°Is it because they are twins¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered in his heart, suspecting it might be due to them being twins.


    ¡°However, even with a With Flaw Dragon Roar Physique, it¡¯s probably not weaker than the typical Spiritual Body.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was always contented with what he had and was quite satisfied with this situation.


    It was only the issue of his daughter inheriting the Dragon Roar Physique that gave him a slight headache.


    He had worried about this prospect before, yet it had come to pass regardless.


    ¡°The Dragon Roar Physique will only truly reveal itself upon reaching Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°When my child faces issues with the Dragon Roar Physique, there will be at least twenty or thirty years¡­ by then, solutions may not be out of reach!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s frown eased slightly.


    Since the situation had already arisen, he was confident that he could resolve his daughter¡¯s condition in the future.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miaoge called out to Lu Changsheng who was by her side.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng hurriedly returned to his senses and walked into the delivery room with Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaoyun.


    Inside the room, the two midwives were full of joy, bowing and saying, ¡°Congratulations, my lord, you have a young master and a young miss.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, thank you. You¡¯ve worked hard.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and handed over the red packets he had prepared in advance.


    ¡°Thank you, my lord, thank you!¡±


    Both exclaimed with grateful faces.


    Giving birth for Cultivators was generally very smooth and without danger.


    Especially for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator like Ling Zixiao.


    Their main purpose was to prevent accidents and to serve the couple.


    ¡°Lord.¡±


    Ling Zixiao was cradling the pair of children, sitting weakly on the bed.


    Perhaps it was because she bore twins, or that both had exceptional talents that placed a large toll on the mother, leaving Ling Zixiao¡¯s complexion pale and frail.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, you have worked hard.¡±


    Lu Changsheng quickly sat down on the bed and spoke softly.


    Then, he looked at his son and daughter in her arms.


    Although the twins had extraordinary talents and both possessed the Dragon Roar Physique, they did not present any spectacular congenital anomalies.


    They just seemed much cuter than the average babies, their skin rosy, translucent, and glowing, like two porcelain dolls.


    ¡°They are so cute.¡±


    Lu Miaoge also approached and said tenderly, looking at the two children.


    Subsequently, she circulated her mana, using the Taiyi True Water to regulate Ling Zixiao¡¯s body.


    ¡°My lord, this one is the brother, and this one is the sister.¡±


    Ling Zixiao handed one child to Lu Changsheng.


    She had discussed with Lu Changsheng before that no matter who was born first, the boy would be the elder brother and the girl, the younger sister.


    On this matter, Lu Changsheng naturally deferred to her.


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    Lu Changsheng looked over his son.


    He keenly noticed that deep in his son¡¯s pupils, there seemed to be a faint, almost imperceptible golden sheen.


    ¡°Is it because of the Dragon Roar Physique¡­?¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew that even though the Dragon Roar Physique was a latent Spiritual Body, it would gradually awaken with growth and cultivation.


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    He then took his daughter in his arms for examination.


    His daughter¡¯s eyes were clear and pure, without the unusualness seen in his son.


    Although both children had With Flaw Dragon Roar Physiques, it wasn¡¯t to say that their Dragon Roar Physiques were identical.


    Hence, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t certain whether it was a gender issue or a matter of the Dragon Roar Physique itself.


    ¡°Lu Lingxiao, Lu Linghe.¡±

 Chapter 657: Double Spiritual Body, False Core Combat Power! (2)

    Lu Changsheng looked at the two infants who were curiously staring at him without crying or making noise, gently pinched their little faces, and checked their attribute panels through the system.


    [Name: Lu Lingxiao]


    [Life Span: 1/90]


    [Talent: First-Grade Spiritual Root, Dragon Roar Physique (Deficient)]


    [Cultivation Level: None]


    [Talent: Array Formation Compatibility (35%)]


    ...


    ¡­


    [Name: Lu Linghe]


    [Life Span: 1/90]


    [Talent: First-Grade Spiritual Root, Dragon Roar Physique (Deficient)]


    [Cultivation Level: None]


    [Talent: Body Refining Compatibility (59%)]


    ¡°So they are both First-Grade Spiritual Roots¡­ No wonder,¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself, looking at the talents of his children.


    He had thought there might be an Earth Spirit Root among them because of the Spiritual Root Enhancements.


    Unexpectedly, not only were their Spiritual Bodies the same, but their Spiritual Roots were the same as well.


    One can only say, it¡¯s truly befitting of twins!


    He then turned his attention to the talents of his children.


    His son¡¯s talent in array formations was decent, but not outstandingly high.


    However, for his daughter to have such a talent in body refinement from birth was rather astonishing.


    ¡°Could it be influenced by the Dragon Roar Physique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered inwardly.


    The Dragon Roar Physique indeed provided enhancements to body refinement.


    But logically, shouldn¡¯t this body refinement enhancement be present in his son, Lu Lingxiao?


    After all, the Dragon Roar Physique was only useful for males, and for daughters, it would instead become a burden.


    ¡°Could it be that the body refining part of the Dragon Roar Physique was inherited by Xiaohe, while the other aspects were inherited by Lingxiao?¡±


    Lu Changsheng speculated in his mind, somewhat puzzled by the situation of his children¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique.


    He could only await their growth, for the Spiritual Body to awaken and manifest with age.


    ¡°Wah~¡±


    Perhaps because he had been pinching her little face for a while, the younger sister cried out in displeasure.


    ¡°Wah wah wah~¡±


    Seeing this, the brother also started crying.


    ¡°Oh oh oh, don¡¯t cry, don¡¯t cry.¡±


    Upon seeing this, Lu Changsheng immediately came back to his senses, laughed heartily, and soothed the children.


    He did not know whether it was the connection of blood, or his own charismata and affinity, but he was quite successful at comforting infants.


    ¡­


    That day, Lu Changsheng announced he would be hosting a family banquet to celebrate the birth of the two children.


    It was not because the children had extraordinary talents,


    but because Ling Zixiao was his, Lu Changsheng¡¯s, Dao companion, the Mistress of Bihu Mountain!


    Now that they had given birth to offspring, it was fitting for the whole clan to celebrate, to show their importance!


    In response to this situation, Ling Zixiao was also very generous, directly declaring that she would give red envelopes and happiness money to all cultivators of Bihu Mountain.


    She had saved quite a bit in her earlier years.


    Now on Bihu Mountain, her stipend as an Array Master was the highest.


    And since she had not cultivated for many years due to the Dragon Roar Physique and consequently had not spent Spirit Stones, she was very wealthy.


    However, this was also because Ling Zixiao had long been stationed on Bihu Mountain and never left.


    If she had been willing to set up formations for others with her array skills, it would have been quite the rolling wealth.


    Late at night, Lu Changsheng finally had some free time and went to his own Cave Mansion.


    ¡°System, integrate,¡±


    he called to mind.


    He integrated the yet-to-be-enhanced Spiritual Bodies of his children.


    In an instant, he felt the Dragon Roar Origin within him begin to stir and slowly grow.


    A rich and intense yang energy surged through his body.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    However, at this moment, the Yin Yang Energies that spiraled within his Qi Ocean Core flew out, coursing through his limbs and bones.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was startled and slightly confused.


    Why did it seem that no matter what, his own Yin Yang Energies had to get involved?


    But in the next moment, he understood what was happening.


    Because the Dragon Roar Origin was among the Yin Yang Energies!


    The Dragon Roar Origin he had wrenched from Ling Zixiao¡¯s body had all merged into the Yin Yang Energies.


    Now, with the help of the system, as he integrated the Deficient Dragon Roar Physique of both of his children, the Yin Yang Energies were affected.


    Moreover, this Yin Yang Energies in his body were always Yin-dominant and Yang-deficient.


    It was only barely maintaining balance with the help of its Spirit-nurturing Energy.


    But now, possessing the Dragon Roar Physique, a top-tier Yang constitution, it began to affect his Origin Source, starting to remedy the imbalance within the Dao Foundation Origin Source.


    ¡°Is this the effect of a top-tier physique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed surprise and delight.


    Although the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body and Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body he previously obtained weren¡¯t bad, they had not provided any significant boost to his cultivation.


    But this Dragon Roar Physique was giving him clear benefits at that very moment.


    ¡°Roar roar roar¡ª¡±


    As the two Deficient Spiritual Bodies merged, Lu Changsheng could clearly feel his body¡¯s qi and blood surging like an erupting volcano, billowing tumultuously, resembling a great solar furnace, as the Yin Yang Energies gradually came into balance!


    He didn¡¯t know how much time had passed.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    The Yin Yang Energies, like a solid Yin Yang Fish, returned and gently swam around the side of the Five Elements Dao Foundation.


    In an instant, the Dao Platform, resembling a Five Elements jade disc, trembled lightly, with strands of lustrous light flowing around, mysterious and magnificent. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Whoo whoo whoo¡ª¡±


    At that moment, the Elixir Lake, like a deep seven-colored pool, began to stir, forming a vortex, siphoning the surrounding nature¡¯s spiritual energy.


    Breakthrough!


    At this moment, his Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture began to operate on its own, desiring to break through.


    ¡°What!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was first shocked, then showed a face full of surprise.


    Immediately he sat cross-legged, taking out all the collected High Quality Spirit Stones.


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    Then he took out vial after vial.


    His current Mana, which had not reached the limit of seven hundred drops of liquid state, started to break through directly under the influence of the Dragon Roar Physique and the transformation of the Dao Foundation.


    This was similar to the situation when Lu Miaoge underwent Heavenly Foundation Establishment back in the day. He naturally wanted to seize the opportunity and break through the realm in one fell swoop.


    ¡°Mount Sumeru!¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued calling out Mount Sumeru, letting it provide its Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven Spiritual Energy in full force to his Cave Mansion.

 Chapter 658: Double Spiritual Body, False Core Combat Power! (3)

    This is also one of the advantages of Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    Ordinary Spirit Vein Cave Mansions, once depleted of Spiritual Energy, can be very troublesome, only able to constantly siphon the surrounding Spiritual Energy.


    But Mount Sumeru can actively transport the Spiritual Energy within the Cave Heaven, and even help siphon the Spiritual Energy from Bi Lake Mountain!


    ¡°Yes, Master!¡±


    Mount Sumeru immediately responded, mobilizing the Spiritual Energy within the Cave Heaven.


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    ...


    Lu Changsheng sat quietly in meditation, consuming three Elixir Medicines and holding two Superior Grade Spirit Stones.


    Within the Qi Ocean Core of his Dantian, liquid Mana surged violently, forming whirlpools that devoured countless nature¡¯s spiritual energy and compressed and condensed it into liquid Mana.


    Drip!


    Drip!


    Drip!


    Droplets of iridescent seven-colored liquid Mana entered the Elixir Lake.


    It was hard to tell how much time had passed when the liquid Mana in the Elixir Lake reached its limit and roared thunderously.


    The Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base glowed radiantly at this moment, circulating Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, assaulting the Realm and continuously expanding the Qi Ocean Core.


    The Mana in the Elixir Lake revolved around the Dao Foundation during this process, continuously condensing and faintly forming a spherical shape.


    Once his Cultivation Level reached the Peak of Foundation Establishment, achieving Perfection, he would attempt to condense Mana into True Essence, ready to break through to Core Formation!


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s Realm shattered like water flowing into a channel.


    From the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment to the Late Stage, for many, is a chasm, an insurmountable gap.


    Some might never breakthrough in their lifetime.


    But now, before Lu Changsheng, there were absolutely no bottlenecks hindering him, as natural as eating or drinking.


    With the breakthrough, the Dao Foundation burst forth with radiant light, and the Mana surged like mighty rivers, washing over his meridians and flesh.


    Every Realm breakthrough also slightly elevated a cultivator¡¯s Physical Body.


    Although not comparable to Body Refining Cultivators of the same order, it was still extraordinary.


    Due to his Body Cultivation, this baptism had little effect on Lu Changsheng.


    But during this process, his meridians and Dantian became more condensed and resilient.


    ¡°Late Stage of Foundation Establishment!¡±


    A hint of joy appeared on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face, ¡°I¡¯ve finally broken through to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Advancing to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment brought him one step closer to achieving Core Formation.


    He directed his Divine Sense towards the Profound Origin Bead within his Qi Ocean Core.


    At this moment, the Profound Origin Bead was furiously inhaling and exhaling Spiritual Energy and Mana, constantly rotating and emitting seven-colored twilight.


    This Profound Origin Bead could make the Energy Refinement Late Stage comparable to Foundation Establishment, and the Foundation Establishment Late Stage comparable to False Core!


    Now, as Lu Changsheng broke through to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, the effects of this Profound Origin Bead finally reached their apex!


    ¡°Rumble rumble rumble¡ª¡±


    After a long while, the Profound Origin Bead calmed.


    Only a faint seven-colored radiance flowed over it, exuding a sacred and profound aura.


    ¡°Is this the Mana of False Core Level?¡±


    ¡°If not using Talisman Formation or other methods, merely fighting normally, I¡¯m afraid it would take three moves for me to subdue my past self.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt the Mana flowing through his body, quietly savoring the indescribable delight of power permeating his body.


    Not only his Mana but his Physical Body and the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art at this moment had also reached the Seventh Layer¡¯s Peak!


    It wouldn¡¯t be long before he could break through to the Eight Level, reaching the Quasi-Third Order.


    ¡°I wonder how my current strength compares to a true False Core Immortal?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered in his heart.


    Although the Profound Origin Bead could make the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment comparable to False Core,


    In reality, he had yet to confront a False Core.


    ¡°Mount Sumeru!¡±


    With a thought, he called out to Mount Sumeru, commanding it to pull him into the illusionary realm of Mount Sumeru.


    Since he wasn¡¯t sure, he might as well use Mount Sumeru to test it!


    The next moment, dressed in a blue Magical Robe that rustled without wind, he appeared in a murky realm of grey mists in the Mount Sumeru Illusion.


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked ahead at the rolling fog, lightly lifted his palm, fingers joined together, and a fiercely sharp seven-colored Sword Qi burst forth.


    ¡°Whoosh¡ª¡±


    Layer upon layer of grey mist was pierced.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng patted his Storage Bag, and the True Yang Five Elements Sword appeared in his hand.


    ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª¡±


    The brilliance of the Five Elements Sword burst forth, tearing through the void and whipping up a storm of Sword Qi, stirring the surrounding grey mist.


    ¡°This True Yang Five Elements Sword is just a Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact, it¡¯s completely insufficient now.¡±


    ¡°With my current strength, I am fully capable of wielding Magical Treasures!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the True Yang Five Elements Sword in his hand and shook his head disapprovingly, finding it dull.


    This Spiritual Artifact could not support him when he went all out!


    Then, an ancient lamp, circulating like seven stars, appeared above his head.


    It was his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact, the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp!


    ¡°This Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp also needs resources to be recast; otherwise, nurturing it slowly like this will clearly not keep up.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact and exhaled deeply.


    This Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp, nurtured by him over the years, was just barely a Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact.


    Now it was also unable to keep up with his pace.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng realized that he had always been benevolent and never sought conflict; yet now, he found himself without a single handy Magical Treasure.


    If he were to face a False Core Immortal, he would suffer from not having a Magical Treasure!


    ¡°I wonder if I can activate a Superior Quality Magical Treasure?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of the Superior Grade Magical Robe he was wearing.


    In theory, as a Superior Quality Magical Treasure, the Fate-Defying Robe wasn¡¯t something he should be able to activate at his level.


    But there was no harm in trying.


    Immediately, he urged the Mana in his Dantian, madly infusing it into the Fate-Defying Robe.


    Suddenly, the prohibitions within the robe started to flicker.


    But that was it.


    No matter how much more Mana he expended, he could not fully activate the might of this robe.


    He could only barely make use of a few of the robe¡¯s teleportation prohibition effects, unable to achieve invisibility in the void.


    He would have to wait until he reached Core Formation to fully unleash this robe¡¯s potential.


    ¡°A Superior Quality Magical Treasure is still too much of a stretch; using such a Magical Treasure is more loss than gain.¡±


    ¡°With my strength, I can at most handle a Lower Grade Magical Treasure.¡±


    ¡°However, I can start preparing to forge the Seven Luminaries Star Sword from the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture!¡±


    ¡°Even if it doesn¡¯t become a Magical Treasure, just seven Magical Treasure embryos would still be tremendously powerful!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed, thinking of the accompanying Magical Treasure from the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, the Seven Luminaries Star Sword!


    With this set of Flying Swords once completed, he could set up a simplified Seven Luminaries Sword Formation, significantly increasing his combat strength!


    However, seven Magical Treasures Flying Swords would be enormously expensive.


    Many materials couldn¡¯t be bought in the market and had to be acquired through various channels, trading items for items.


    Although he was quite wealthy, comparable to a Nascent Soul Cultivator, forging these seven Magical Treasure embryos was still a difficult burden to bear.


    ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ve always been kind and don¡¯t like conflicts, there¡¯s no rush to forge these Seven Luminaries Star Swords; I can slowly gather the materials.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, dismissing the idea of forging this set of Magical Treasure embryos now.


    After all, if he really had to face an enemy now, he still had Talisman Formations, Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, Endless Guileful Head, and The Dark Demon Corpse.


    These were enough for him to face an average Nascent Soul Cultivator.


    Immediately afterward, he willed Mount Sumeru to send him back to his Cave Mansion.


    He inquired about how his attack power compared to Xiahou Wuwo before.


    Mount Sumeru immediately indicated that his Sword Qi power just now was still much weaker than Xiahou Wuwo, but within a range where they could contend.


    ¡°In that case, I suppose I do have the normal False Core strength.¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, inwardly thought.


    Originally, Xiahou Wuwo in the Mount Sumeru illusion had used a Life-bound Magic Treasure to attack, while he had only used a Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact.


    Given a Magical Treasure, of course, he would be considered at normal False Core strength.


    ¡°But, I still have two more draws; who knows, maybe I¡¯ll get something good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly.


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    Although both his children were Spiritual Bodies with flaws.


    In the system¡¯s judgment, both were Spiritual Bodies, so he obtained two draws.


    This also confirmed for Lu Changsheng that as long as he had a child born as a Spiritual Body, he would have a draw opportunity.


    ¡°System, draw!¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke aloud.

 Chapter 659: Evilex Banisher Elixir, Thunder Gang Dragon Flame!

    [Ding! Congratulations, host, for obtaining a Third Rank Evilex Banisher Elixir!]


    [The reward has been sent to the System Space, and the host can check it at any time.]


    An elixir medicine pattern immediately emerged from the Great Roulette, accompanied by a system notification sound. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Evilex Banisher Elixir?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow and looked towards the System Space.


    Immediately, information about the Evilex Banisher Elixir appeared.


    ...


    [Elixir Medicine: Evilex Banisher Elixir]


    [Quality: Third Rank]


    [Description: The Evilex Banisher Elixir can break Gu Poison, seals, curses, prohibitions, and other divine skill effects.]


    Lu Changsheng looked at the effects of the Evilex Banisher Elixir in front of him, his brow slightly furrowed.


    Although this effect is alright and could solve some unexpected situations,


    currently, it was of little use to him and would only collect dust.


    ¡°Right now, with so many elixir medicines, only the Spirit Pill, Purple Mansion Elixir, and the Coagulation Crystal Elixir are somewhat useful.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently shook his head and looked at the system to continue, ¡°Draw the lottery!¡±


    The System¡¯s Great Roulette in front of him began to spin again.


    [Ding! Congratulations, host, for obtaining a Third Rank Origin Flame Seed: Thunder Gangyan!]


    [The reward has been sent to the System Space, and the host can check it at any time.]


    ¡°A Third Rank Origin Flame Seed? Is this¡­ Heavenly Spiritual Fire!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the reward and a trace of surprise showed on his face.


    The world is filled with many Spiritual Fires.


    Once cultivators obtain the Origin Flame Seed of these Spiritual Fires, they can claim them for their own!


    These Spiritual Fires have immense applications.


    Not only are they incredibly powerful and can be used for fighting techniques, but they are also invaluable to alchemists and artifact refiners!


    For example, a lot of Second Rank Elixir Medicines, without an alchemy chamber or Earth Core Fire, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t possibly refine them.


    Because the flames he condensed with his mana were insufficient to support him for long periods of alchemy, and the temperature was not high enough.


    But if he had a type of Heavenly Spiritual Fire, he wouldn¡¯t need to rely on Earth Core Fire.


    Moreover, according to the records in books, using such Heavenly Spiritual Fires for alchemy and artifact refining would not only increase the success rate but also significantly improve the quality of the elixir medicines and magic artifacts produced!


    ¡°Thunder Gangyan, a Third Rank Flame Seed, seems to be quite an impressive Heavenly Spiritual Fire.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked towards the System Space.


    Instantly, information about Thunder Gangyan appeared.


    [Flame Seed: Thunder Gangyan]


    [Quality: Third Rank]


    [Description: An intense flame from the heart of a volcanic magma, after enduring countless thunder tribulations and fusions, develops a hint of spirituality, with a wild and dominant attribute.]


    ¡°Thunder Gangyan, with a wild and dominant attribute? Seems like this type of Spiritual Fire is more suitable for refining artifacts rather than alchemy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, with an eyebrow raised, looked at the Thunder Gangyan before him.


    As a Second-tier Top Level alchemist, he had some understanding of flames,


    knowing that for alchemy, one would mostly use flames of a gentler nature.


    Only a small number of elixir medicines would require such wildly dominant flames.


    ¡°However, at least it¡¯s a Third Rank Heavenly Spiritual Fire, even if not for alchemy, it¡¯s a good option to have on hand.¡±


    A smile appeared on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face.


    He did not immediately extract and refine the Heavenly Spiritual Fire.


    This trip was simply a chance to take a break and draw a lottery.


    He had just broken through and had been delayed for quite some time; now, it was natural to accompany his wives and concubines first.


    ¡­


    At the Zhao Family of White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°What did you say? Spirit Stone veins were found deep within the mine near Bihu Lake Mountain in Black Cloud Mountain Range!?¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor showed a look of surprise upon hearing the report from the Zhao Family Patriarch.


    When Bihu Lake Mountain was first established, Lu Changsheng sold many properties and veins under his name or cooperated with other families.


    As a neighboring Foundation Establishment Family, their White Tiger Mountain Zhao Family took over a vein at the mine.


    Unexpectedly, beneath that vein, a Spirit Stone mine was discovered.


    This this this¡­


    ¡°Yes, Ancestor, I went to verify it. This Spirit Stone mine is not small. It contains Middle Grade Spirit Stones and can be mined for at least fifty to sixty thousand pieces.¡±


    The Zhao Family Patriarch spoke with joy in his voice,


    fifty to sixty thousand Spirit Stones were not a small number for their Zhao Family!


    ¡°Fifty to sixty thousand!?¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply upon hearing this.


    This was not a small number indeed.


    And that was just an initial estimate!


    He asked gravely, ¡°Does the Lu Family of Bihu Lake Mountain know about this?¡±


    ¡°These past ten years, the Lu Family has only taken care of distributing profits without inquiring into matters. It was only since last year that a little girl would come to oversee and check.¡±


    The Zhao Family Patriarch shook his head and said, ¡°So the Lu Family still doesn¡¯t know about this Spirit Stone mine.¡±


    ¡°The Lu Family doesn¡¯t know yet¡­¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor¡¯s face showed a thoughtful look as he said, ¡°If we were to hide this, how long could we keep it a secret?¡±


    He naturally didn¡¯t want to give this Spirit Stone mine to the Lu Family.


    Once informed, their Zhao Family would only get a sip of the soup, at best.


    ¡°Ancestor, if the Lu Family of Bihu Lake Mountain finds out, our family may face big trouble,¡± the Zhao Family Patriarch said, showing a worried and fearful expression.


    Although the Lu Family of Bihu Lake Mountain had only been established for just over a decade,


    its founder, Lu Changsheng, was renowned and formidable.


    Just into his Foundation Establishment, he relied on Talisman Formations to slay three Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Yu Family, thus establishing the Lu Family of Bihu Lake Mountain.


    Later, with his wife Lu Miaoge, they killed five Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the Red Leaf Valley Market!


    The family also had an Array Master in residence!


    Such strength and battle records, even if exaggerated and relying on external items, were undoubtedly impressive!


    They were not something their Zhao Family could compare to!


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    ¡°I am well aware, which is why I am asking you how long we can keep this a secret.¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor looked at his kin¡¯s fearful face with a touch of disappointment,


    knowing that cultivation was a struggle for the Great Dao!


    Now that such an enormous opportunity had presented itself, his descendents were showing fear at the mere name of the other party, which was very disappointing.


    ¡°We can conceal it for some time at present, but once we start mining in full force, at most half a year from now, they will undoubtedly notice something amiss.¡±

 Chapter 660: Evilex Banisher Elixir, Thunder Gang Dragon Flame! (2)

    ¡°Moreover, I have already investigated;this girl is not just putting on a show or going through the motions¡ªshe checks thoroughly every time.¡±


    The Zhao Family Patriarch thus spoke.


    ¡°What is this girl¡¯s name, and is there a way to bribe her?¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor continued to inquire.


    ¡°This woman is named Lu Ruyi and is the daughter of Lu Changsheng¡¯s concubine.¡±


    ¡°The Lu Family of Blue Lake Mountain is famously generous toward the family¡¯s disciples. It may not be easy to bribe this woman.¡±


    ...


    A serious expression appeared on the Zhao Family Patriarch¡¯s face.


    ¡°Lu Ruyi?¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor heard the name but did not remember anything particular about it.


    Being the Zhao Family Ancestor, he was familiar with the situation at Blue Lake Mountain.


    However, Lu Changsheng had too many children to keep track of them all.


    He mainly remembered that the Lu family once had two Fourth Grade Spiritual Root talents, named Lu Qingxuan and Lu Wangshu.


    Then, the person in charge of the Lu Family¡¯s Puppet Factory seemed to be¡­ Lu Xianzhi.


    ¡°If this woman is not yet married, send someone to test the waters and make contact with her.¡±


    ¡°If it seems feasible, go to Blue Lake Mountain to propose a marriage and see if we can tie her to our Zhao family.¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor spoke gravely.


    Their family had suffered heavy losses in the battle at Blackwater Pool years ago.


    Not only had a Foundation Establishment Ancestor died, but several Foundation Establishment seeds as well.


    Over the years, he vigorously supported and nurtured new blood, and gradually the family situation improved.


    However, this also caused the family to be caught in a financial crunch.


    If they could develop this Spirit Stone mine, it would not only relieve the family¡¯s situation but also provide the finances to cultivate new Foundation Establishment Cultivators! S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡­


    Blue Lake Mountain.


    Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡°Dad, these are our family¡¯s Immortal Seedlings from the Xuan generation this year.¡±


    Lu Qingsong had gone to Ruyi Prefecture for the Spirit Root Testing Ceremony and brought back the Lu family¡¯s disciples who possessed Spiritual Roots to Blue Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Greetings, Grandfather!¡±


    The two from the Lu Family¡¯s Xuan generation greeted Lu Changsheng with respect.


    Their eyes were somewhat curious as they sized up the grandfather before them.


    They had heard from their parents that their own grandfather was an Immortal, and now they could also undertake Cultivation.


    ¡°What are your names?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked the two children softly.


    ¡°I am Lu Xuanchan, and I am Lu Xuanyu.¡±


    The two children crisply responded.


    ¡°Xuanchan, Xuanyu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, asked a few simple questions, and then had his son, Lu Yun, settle the two children.


    As time passed, now and then an Immortal Seedling would appear among the worldly descendants of the Lu family.


    This year, producing two was considered quite good.


    After all, the total number of the Lu family¡¯s third generation had reached one hundred ninety-seven, almost equal to the number of his children.


    But among these one hundred ninety-three children, only thirteen were Spiritual Root children.


    Moreover, nine out of these thirteen were from Blue Lake Mountain, born to Lu Yun, Lu Xianzhi, and others.


    One can only say that with both parents being mortals, birthing a Spiritual Root is extremely difficult.


    They could only rely on the large numbers to luck out a few.


    A month later.


    Lu Changsheng, recalling the Thunder Gangyan in his System Space, expressed that he sensed something and was ready to enter Closed-door Cultivation for a period.


    Naturally, Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, and others had no objections.


    After all, this is the daily routine of most Cultivators.


    Like Lu Miaoge who often entered Closed-door Cultivation, sometimes staying in his Cave Mansion for ten days or half a month.


    For Lu Changsheng, spending most of his days leisurely and accompanying his wives and children was really an anomaly among Cultivators.


    ¡°Extract!¡±


    In the Changsheng Hall, inside his Cave Mansion, Lu Changsheng looked at the System Space and silently uttered a command.


    Immediately, a palm-sized purple-red flame appeared in mid-air, exuding an intense heat.


    As it burned and tumbled, it seemed as though a purple Thunder Snake was moving through the flame, wildly and terrifyingly, causing significant distortions in the space around the flame.


    ¡°Deserving of a Third Rank Heavenly Spiritual Fire, truly terrifying like this!¡±


    Lu Changsheng slightly stepped back, marveling at the Thunder Gangyan before him.


    From the System¡¯s information on the Thunder Gangyan, he knew that if he could refine this Thunder Gangyan, his combat power would increase by a level, giving him an additional method.


    However, such a Heavenly Spiritual Fire that had developed a sentience was not easy to refine and subdue.


    ¡°It¡¯s good that I have an edge!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.


    Next, he took out a Magical Sword Artifact and forcefully slashed his palm, causing blood to flow and cover his hand.


    ¡°Come on, little guy!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s Mana flowed, enveloping his hand as he slowly extended it into the Thunder Gangyan.


    Even though the Thunder Gangyan had a sentient consciousness and no intention to harm him,


    just the innate power of the flame made his palm burn and sting, as if his skin was against a red-hot iron.


    ¡°Damn! If it weren¡¯t for my breakthrough to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, possessing the Profound Origin Bead, and having Mana comparable to a False Core, even with the System¡¯s help, it would be impossible to refine such a Third Rank flame!¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt the scorching pain in his palm and sharply inhaled.


    If it weren¡¯t for the System¡¯s information about the Thunder Gangyan giving him confidence and knowing he could refine it, he would definitely have given up.


    The Thunder Gangyan, sensing Lu Changsheng¡¯s pain, the purple snake within started to draw his fresh blood.


    As it absorbed the blood, the burning flame gradually diminished until it condensed into a thumb-sized purple-red Origin Flame Seed!


    This was the Origin Flame Seed of the Thunder Gangyan!


    From the information in the System, Lu Changsheng knew that when the Thunder Gangyan initially formed, it was nearly the size of half a mountain.


    Only through continuous condensation did it gradually take this shape.


    Only then could it truly be called a Heavenly Spiritual Fire!


    ¡°The real test of skill has arrived.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the thumb-sized flame seed in his hand, his eyelids twitching.

 Chapter 661: Evilex Banisher Elixir, Thunder Gang Dragon Flame! (3)

    Next, he needed to swallow the seed of fire and then refine and assimilate it with his mana.


    This was the most dangerous step in refining Heavenly Spiritual Fire!


    Whether they were Energy Refining Cultivators, Foundation Establishment Cultivators, or Nascent Soul Immortals, the internal parts of the body were always the most fragile.


    Especially the meridians and Dantian.


    If something went wrong, at best, cultivation could be half-ruined;at worst, one could die!


    Thus, refining Heavenly Spiritual Fire was very dangerous!


    ...


    Most alchemists and artifact refiners in the world would choose to cultivate some sort of Innate True Fire technique and Divine Skills.


    Only a very few dared to refine Heavenly Spiritual Fire!


    Yet before refining, they would prepare various Heavenly and Earthly Treasures to minimize risks.


    Or, being Nascent Soul Immortals, they would choose to refine Second Rank Heavenly Spiritual Fire and then gradually nurture it.


    Someone like Lu Changsheng, who prepared nothing and even dared to refine Heavenly Spiritual Fire of a higher rank than his own, was truly one of a kind!


    Anyone who saw this would exclaim, ¡°Aren¡¯t you seeking death?¡±


    ¡°If not for this control talisman, this thing would really be creepy, practically playing with life.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the seed of fire and clicked his tongue in emotion.


    He took out several ice-attribute talismans and healing talismans from his Storage Ring, along with one or two bottles of Elixir Medicines.


    Then, his mana spread throughout his body, and he raised his palm and tossed the seed of fire into his mouth.


    Though Mr. Lu cherished his life and disliked suffering,


    He was willing to endure some minor hardships for a great reward!


    After all, not being able to endure hardships and not liking to endure hardships were two different things!


    Once the seed of fire entered his mouth, Lu Changsheng immediately closed his lips tightly, grunted, and his face turned slightly pale.


    He bore the intense burning heat inside his body, closed his eyes, sat cross-legged, and his Divine Sense sank into his body.


    One could see that once Thunder Gangyan entered his body, it immediately dispersed into strands of fine purple-red flames circulating through his meridians.


    Even though these flames were extremely fine, like strands of hair, they carried intense heat and seemed as though they were going to burn and melt his flesh and muscles.


    ¡°Puff puff puff¡ª¡±


    The mana covering Lu Changsheng¡¯s body was constantly being consumed.


    He immediately took the prepared Elixir Medicines and talismans, allowing a cold stream to surge throughout his body to suppress the scorching heat.


    Then, he began to refine the seed of fire with the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture and the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art in operation.


    As his cultivation techniques operated, the Thunder Gangyan was very cooperative.


    This was also the confidence he had to dare refine the seed of fire!


    Otherwise, during this process, if the seed¡¯s inherent consciousness began to fiercely resist, causing the flames to become more furious and the fire to blaze, it would be extremely dangerous!


    ¡°Hum hum hum¡ª¡±


    At this moment, it seemed as if a dragon¡¯s roar sounded within Lu Changsheng.


    His Dragon Roar Physique instinctively awakened, unleashing a fierce and domineering Yang energy that swept out, rushing towards the Thunder Gangyan, aiming to suppress the source of the seed and aid in its refinement.


    ¡°Huh, the Dragon Roar Physique has such an effect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked surprised.


    Although he vaguely knew about the Dragon Roar Physique,


    He was unaware of the specific powers and effects of this spiritual body.


    Unexpectedly, the Dragon Roar Physique could actually help him refine Heavenly Spiritual Fire!


    ¡°Could it be because both Dragon Roar Physique and Thunder Gangyan possess dominating attributes of extreme Yang?¡±


    Lu Changsheng guessed in his heart.


    At this moment, he personally experienced the effects of having a top-level spiritual body!


    No wonder many top-tier techniques, treasures, and spiritual beasts, which ordinary cultivators found difficult to subdue, were easily subdued by geniuses.


    Because with good talent, facing these things was supposed to be much simpler and easier!


    Without much thought, Lu Changsheng calmly refined the origin of this flame seed.


    With the active cooperation of the Thunder Gangyan and the help of the Dragon Roar physique, the refinement process became much smoother instantly.


    During this process, Lu Changsheng realized that the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy was continuously merging into the Thunder Gangyan in his body.


    Accompanied by the Thunder Gangyan circulating through his meridians, it gradually fused with his physical body, meridians, and mana!


    This process was very mystical, causing some inexplicable changes to the Thunder Gangyan!


    Just like this, time passed little by little.


    He didn¡¯t know how much time had passed.


    The thumb-sized flame seed fused all the diffused purple-red flames and re-formed into a small flame.


    Lu Changsheng had initially refined this flame seed and could roughly control this cluster of Thunder Gangyan.


    But he still needed to be careful in controlling it, otherwise, a careless mistake could injure himself. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He did not stop and continued refining the Thunder Gangyan, preparing to refine it all at once.


    As the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy and Thunder Gangyan kept merging, the origin of the flame transformed into a purple-golden Thunder Dragon, possessing a more divine and domineering aura.


    This made the flame circulate and wander through his meridians repeatedly, gradually tempering his meridians and bones, accelerating the operation of his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art at this moment.


    He didn¡¯t know how much time had passed when Lu Changsheng completely refined the Thunder Gangyan.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    At this moment, his physical body radiated brilliant light, emitting a terrifying pressure of blood and qi, with countless purple-red flames rolling out from his body, very terrifying!


    ¡°Thunder Gangyan! Unexpectedly, the Thunder Gangyan is such a perfect match with the Dragon Roar physique, and a perfect match for me!¡±


    ¡°Now this Thunder Gangyan can be called Thunder Gang Dragon Flame!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, and within his ink-black pupils, two clusters of purple-golden flames rose and diffused, looking fierce and domineering.


    The diffuse purple-red flames in the cave mansion, under his control, transformed into a purple-red flood dragon, akin to a snake and dragon intertwined, coiling around his body and exuding a scorching and terrifying aura!


    Normally refining this Thunder Gangyan would never result in such power!


    But this Thunder Gangyan matched extremely well with the Dragon Roar physique!


    With a determined effort, he transformed this Thunder Gangyan into his personal spiritual fire.


    Now he not only perfectly controlled the Thunder Gangyan, but also slightly enhanced its power!


    ¡°Not only that, under the effect of the Thunder Gangyan and the Dragon Roar physique, my Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art also directly broke through to the eighth level, and my body refining reached the quasi-third-order level!¡±


    ¡°Now, if I engage in close combat, relying on this Thunder Gang Dragon Flame, false core cultivators stand no chance against me!¡±


    Lu Changsheng stretched his body, immediately causing crisp ¡®crackling¡¯ sounds all over, while the surrounding flames gradually disappeared.


    Although he refined the Thunder Gangyan into his personal spiritual fire, it still consumed mana.


    ¡°To break through, I still need to rely on drawing lots and spiritual bodies.¡±


    ¡°I wonder what other effects the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body has besides extending life, bewitchment, and speeding up cultivation.¡±


    ¡°As another top-level spiritual body, the effect of the Dragon Roar physique is so astonishing, the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body should not be any less impressive.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled deeply, returning to his normal state, murmuring to himself.


    He thought about whether he could get more of this extremely yang and rigid Heavenly Spiritual Fire in the future, to set one up for his son, Lu Lingxiao, as well.


    After all, as his father, he had already tested it, and the Dragon Roar physique was really useful, matching perfectly with the Heavenly Spiritual Fire!

 Chapter 662: The Nine Netherhound Breakthrough, Li Feiyu Returns!

    Lu Changsheng walked out of his cave mansion feeling refreshed and realized he had been in closed-door cultivation for nearly two months.


    He took the Ancient Beast Taming Charm from Ling Zixiao¡¯s hand, and the voice of Hong Lian echoed in his mind, bringing him news. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Hmm? The Nine Netherhound has advanced to the Second Order?¡±


    A look of joy appeared on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face.


    Although he no longer considered Second Order strength as something significant,


    the wish to fly on the back of the Nine Netherhound had long since been shattered.


    ...


    But it was still Second Order strength after all!


    An extra Foundation Establishment Spiritual Pet to guard the home!


    ¡°Yes, Young Master.¡±


    Inside the Ancient Beast Taming Charm, Hong Lian¡¯s voice sounded.


    Immediately after, Lu Changsheng walked out of Changsheng Hall and had her release the advanced Nine Netherhound from the Ancient Beast Taming Charm.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    The Ancient Beast Taming Charm shimmered with colorful lights, and a shadowy light burst forth;it was indeed the Nine Netherhound.


    The Nine Netherhound¡¯s body was now enormous, standing about three meters tall.


    With a head like a wolf¡¯s, ferocious and terrifying, with vertical scarlet pupils between its brows, interlocking sharp fangs that were chillingly cold and intimidating beyond measure.


    Its body was covered in dense, dark hair, but if one were to comb through the hair, they could see a layer of glossy, black, scales, hard and cold.


    ¡°Not bad, not bad!¡±


    As Lu Changsheng sized up the Nine Netherhound before him, he stepped forward to stroke its fur, smiling.


    The dog before his eyes had been his first pet beast, who had accompanied him for so long;there were quite a few emotions there.


    ¡°Come, let me see just how strong you are.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gestured to the Nine Netherhound before him with a curl of his finger, signaling it to make a move against him and test its power.


    ¡°Awooo¡ª¡±


    The Nine Netherhound howled towards the sky, its body surging with demonic power, creating a fierce wind.


    This was not just a mere roar.


    It was a sonic attack, carrying a terrifying and ferocious force.


    Ordinary Energy Refining Cultivators, or even Demon Beasts, would be shaken to their core at such a roar, bleeding from all orifices and trembling with fear.


    ¡°Continue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, signaling the Nine Netherhound to keep going.


    ¡°Pfft¡ª¡±


    The Nine Netherhound immediately turned into a blur, pouncing towards Lu Changsheng with claws like daggers glinting with a cold light.


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    Faced with such an onslaught, Lu Changsheng remained calm and still, raising his hand to meet it head-on.


    ¡°It¡¯s about at the middle stage of the Second Order in Body Refinement.¡±


    He commented aloud.


    For a Heavenly-Rank Bloodline Demon Beast like the Nine Netherhound, even just having broken through to the Second Order, it already possessed strength surpassing that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    From between the crisscrossed fangs of the Nine Netherhound, black ripples pulsed, giving its teeth an unstoppable cold gleam.


    This was its strongest attack, capable of damaging even Spiritual Artifacts.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the sharp fangs, his mouth twitching, and decided against experiencing a dog bite.


    He flicked his finger and sent a blade of Sword Qi towards the Nine Netherhound.


    In an instant, the Nine Netherhound¡¯s fur bristled like pine needles, exuding a dark luster that deflected 30 percent of the Sword Qi¡¯s strength.


    Then, like black metallic scales, it resisted and dissolved the Sword Qi, with only a few strands of fur drifting down.


    ¡°Very good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in satisfaction.


    He was very pleased with the Nine Netherhound¡¯s strength, high attack power, high defense, and strong vitality.


    If it could advance further and awaken its Bloodline Supernatural Powers, its strength would leap to another level.


    But seeing such Demon Beast strength, he couldn¡¯t help but think of Azure Phoenix Immortal¡¯s feat of fighting the three Demon Kings alone.


    Rumor had it that these three Demon Kings all possessed Heavenly Grade Bloodlines, with astonishing battle prowess.


    In comparison, this Azure Phoenix Immortal was indeed quite impressive.


    Even if the so-called solo combat included riding a Third Order mount and bringing 500 Dao Soldiers,


    his combat strength was unquestionable!


    ¡°Having been in the Ancient Beast Taming Charm for so long, let¡¯s let you out for a while.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Nine Netherhound before him and pondered aloud.


    Even though his family had the Mount Sumeru Tree King as its defender,


    it was not practical to activate the Great Formation and rely on Mount Sumeru for every situation that arose.


    Therefore, it made sense to let the Nine Netherhound preside over the home openly.


    Next, Lu Changsheng informed Ling Zixiao and Lu Miaoge about the Nine Netherhound¡¯s advancement to the Second Order.


    After consulting, the three decided the Nine Netherhound would become the Clan Guardian Spirit Beast of Bihu Mountain, with the current Family Head of the Lu Family taking care of and managing it!


    In this way, when the family faced some issues, the Family Head would also have the capacity to solve and deal with them.


    There was no need to notify Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, or Ling Zixiao about everything.


    Then, Lu Changsheng called Lu Miaoyun and Lu Yun over to inform them about the Nine Netherhound.


    ¡°Xiao Hei has grown so big?¡±


    ¡°Xiao Hei has advanced to a Second Order Monster Beast?¡±


    Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao were alright, as they were aware of many aspects of Lu Changsheng¡¯s situation.


    Lu Miaoyun and Lu Yun, however, were quite surprised to see the Second Order Nine Netherhound before them.


    After all, a Second Order Demon Beast was equivalent to a Foundation Building Great Cultivator!


    Even though Bihu Mountain now boasted Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, and Bai Ling¡ªfour Foundation Establishment Cultivators¡ªthe addition of a Second Order Demon Beast was still astonishing.


    Especially since this Second Order Demon Beast had once been an ordinary household dog in Qingzhu Mountain, playing with the children as a companion.


    Now to see the pet from those days advanced to the Second Order was quite a surreal experience for them.


    ¡°I¡¯m not even a match for a dog¡­¡±


    Lu Yun had vague memories of the Nine Netherhound, having played with it as a child.


    Later on, as he grew older, his father had sent the Nine Netherhound to the mundane world as a guard dog, and he hadn¡¯t seen it since.


    He never imagined that, after so many years, he had only broken through to the Sixth Level of Energy Refinement, while the once big black dog had become a Second Order Spiritual Beast.


    ¡°Father, I will surely take good care of Xiao Hei.¡±


    Lu Yun immediately said respectfully.


    ¡°Mm, Xiao Hei is its nickname, its big name is Jiuyou.¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt constantly calling it Xiao Hei really lowered the prestige of the Nine Netherhound.


    After all, it was a Heaven Rank Demon Beast and now the openly recognized Clan Guardian Spirit Beast of his Lu Family.


    ¡°Jiuyou, good.¡±


    Lu Yun nodded in agreement.


    He also felt the name Xiao Hei was too commonplace.


    ¡°Why, Xiao He, you like this name?¡±

 Chapter 663: The Nine Netherhound Breakthrough, Li Feiyu Returns! (2)

    At this moment, Lu Changsheng watched his daughter Lu Linghe stare intently at the Nine Netherhound in Lu Miaoge¡¯s arms and laughed.


    ¡°Yiya yiya~¡±


    Lu Linghe babbled.


    Although Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t understand baby talk, he still pinched her fair little cheek and said, ¡°When you grow up, Daddy will give you one!¡±


    According to the current lottery, the pets he acquired were basically cubs.


    But he most likely wouldn¡¯t need these cubs himself.


    ...


    Since that was the case, they could become pets for his children.


    In the future, every prodigy of the Lu Family would have a Heaven Rank Spiritual Pet as standard!


    ¡°Linghe, thank your Daddy.¡±


    Holding her son, Ling Zixiao smiled softly and said to her daughter.


    Although she didn¡¯t know where these top-tier demon beast cubs were coming from, having one grow alongside her children would greatly help their future cultivation! Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Yiya yiya~¡±


    Lu Linghe chattered on.


    Although she was only a few months old, it was evident that this daughter was much more lively than her brother Lu Lingxiao.


    This reminded Lu Changsheng of his son Lu Qingshan and his daughter Lu Qingzhu in the past.


    One was lively and the other was quiet.


    ¡­


    Dawn broke with a pale light and clear skies.


    ¡°Screech!¡±


    A black-winged golden-beaked eagle soared through the sky, flying over the Starfall Chess Arrangement Mountain Range and diving downwards.


    ¡°Is this Bi Lake Mountain?¡±


    On the eagle, a middle-aged man around forty, with a heroic face, dressed in a black brocade robe, looked forward to the continuous mountains surrounding a vast, emerald green Bi Lake Mountain and said.


    Moments later, the eagle landed outside Bi Lake Mountain, kicking up a gust of wind.


    ¡°Who goes there, may I ask your business at Bi Lake Mountain!?¡±


    The disciple guarding the gate shouted upon seeing the visitor.


    One of the disciples, dressed in the apparel of Bi Lake Mountain and a member of the Lu Family, showed surprise on seeing the heroic figure in a black robe, hesitantly asked with some uncertainty, ¡°You are Uncle Li?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s me.¡±


    Li Feiyu smiled slightly as he was recognized by the other, but he couldn¡¯t immediately recall the other¡¯s name.


    When he left years ago, aside from individuals like Lu Ping¡¯an who were in their teens, most of the children were still toddlers.


    Now, more than twenty years had passed, and those children had grown up.


    Even as a cultivator with extraordinary memory, he could not fully recognize them from their childhood features.


    ¡°Uncle Li, please wait here while I go inform the Family Head, my father.¡±


    The Lu family¡¯s descendant said.


    He recognized Li Feiyu, but still followed protocol and did not open the gate immediately, instead going to notify the Family Head.


    ¡­


    Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡°That¡¯s wonderful, my Zhenzhen is really amazing!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was with Qu Zhenzhen and Bai Ling, hearing that Qu Zhenzhen had finished the refinement of the Auspicious Tree and begun proper refinement.


    As for Lu Miaohuan, since the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom was a level more difficult, it would take much longer to refine.


    Just then, Lu Yun came to the outside of the hall to inform that Li Feiyu had arrived.


    ¡°Uncle Li?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was startled, then reacted with surprise and excitement, ¡°You mean Feiyu is here?¡±


    ¡°Yes, it is indeed Li Feiyu, Uncle Li.¡±


    Lu Yun nodded.


    He knew his father and Li Feiyu had a good relationship but was unclear on the specifics.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in response, immediately transformed into an Escape Light and flew out from Bi Yun Peak, heading to the mountain gate.


    He had been concerned about Li Feiyu¡¯s safety ever since the Substitute Talisman had transmitted a signal.


    Knowing now that Li Feiyu had returned safely filled him with joy.


    ¡°Mountain Master, Father!¡±


    The guarding cultivators saw Lu Changsheng and immediately bowed in salute.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, opened the gate, and with a smile said to the heroic figure in a black brocade robe, Li Feiyu, ¡°Feiyu, you have finally returned.¡±


    ¡°I encountered some unexpected events, which led to the delay.¡±


    Li Feiyu said with some emotion.


    He certainly remembered the time frame he had promised before.


    So, after breaking through to Foundation Establishment, he had settled his affairs in Azure Phoenix Immortal City and immediately hurried back.


    ¡°It seems the unexpected events worked out for the best, congratulations on your breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, whose Divine Sense now surpassed most at the Foundation Establishment Peak, noticed at a glance that Li Feiyu had broken through Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment!?¡±


    The people nearby were astonished to hear this, looking at Li Feiyu with surprise.


    They had not expected that he was a Foundation Building Great Cultivator!


    A look of respect instantly appeared in their eyes.


    ¡°It was just some luck, and actually, I owe a lot to you, Changsheng.¡±


    Li Feiyu said earnestly.


    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s related to me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow with interest.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go inside and talk.¡±


    He didn¡¯t ask further and invited Li Feiyu into Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°This Bi Lake Mountain surrounded by hills and water really looks pretty good.¡±


    As the two flew toward Bi Yun Peak, Li Feiyu looked around at the scenery and commented.


    As a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, who had spent many years wandering the outside world, he had some discernment.


    He could see that the environment and Spiritual Energy of Bi Lake Mountain were exceptional.


    ¡°Ha ha ha, indeed it is quite nice.


    Lu Changsheng laughed loudly, introducing the situation of his home to his friend: ¡°That mountain up ahead is Bi Yun Peak, the main vein of my Lu Family.


    ¡°That one is called Lingcui Cliff, our family¡¯s Spirit Medicine garden, and over there lies Bi Shui Lake, where we breed aquatic life. You may have heard of the Red Blood Carp and Blue Blood Carp, but recently I bred some aquatic Spiritual Beasts¡­¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, you are truly enjoying life, with the family being so well-ordered.¡±


    Li Feiyu said with emotion, admiring the surroundings.


    For the years he had been outside striving and cultivating, he sometimes considered whether to give it all up and settle down.


    Having a Family Spirit Land of one¡¯s own and not drifting about is probably the ultimate dream for a Loose Cultivator.

 Chapter 664: The Nine Netherhound Breakthrough, Li Feiyu Returns! (3)

    ¡°You¡¯ve now broken through to Foundation Establishment. If you wish, you can also seek out a Spirit Land and establish a family just like I did,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a laugh.


    ¡°I¡¯ll think about that later,¡± Li Feiyu said gently shaking his head.


    He thought the life was nice but he didn¡¯t entertain such notions, especially since he had just gained the opportunity to join the Azure Phoenix Guards under the Azure Phoenix Immortal.


    As long as he seized this chance, he hoped to break through to the Middle Stage and Late Stage of Foundation Establishment in the future!


    ¡°Alright, Bihu Mountain welcomes you anytime,¡± Lu Changsheng said without trying to persuade him further.


    He could tell that Li Feiyu¡¯s Dao Heart was very firm.


    ...


    People like this usually didn¡¯t stop in their tracks to choose a comfortable life.


    The two of them arrived at Bi Yun Peak.


    ¡°Uncle pays his respects to Li Feiyu,¡± Lu Yun was waiting outside and immediately greeted Li Feiyu when he saw him.


    Although his memory was a bit fuzzy and he didn¡¯t quite recognize Li Feiyu, he could still identify him.


    ¡°This is Lu Yun. Feiyu, you should remember him,¡± Lu Changsheng said to Li Feiyu.


    ¡°So it¡¯s Lu Yun. Time flies;he¡¯s grown so much,¡± Li Feiyu said, realizing the other was the son of Miaoyun, the Fourth Elder of the Lu Family. His expression revealed a hint of nostalgia.


    He hadn¡¯t gone home on this visit.


    Over twenty years had passed by now, and his own children were likely settled down.


    He took a bracelet from his Storage Bag and said, ¡°Here, this is a gift from your Uncle Li.¡±


    ¡°Ha, Feiyu, there¡¯s no need to be polite. Otherwise, your Storage Bag may not be enough for all the gifts,¡± Lu Changsheng teased with a smile.


    ¡°Those who come first get first served,¡± Li Feiyu said chuckling, and he let Lu Yun accept the bracelet.


    But Lu Yun didn¡¯t know if he should accept it.


    ¡°Since it¡¯s a gift from your Uncle Li with all his heart, Yun¡¯er, you should take it,¡± Lu Changsheng said when he saw his honest son hesitating.


    He never liked this kind of excessive formality.


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    Lu Changsheng briefly introduced Li Feiyu.


    Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and others were quite surprised when they saw Li Feiyu and learned that he had broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    After all, in the Qingyun Region, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator could be considered an ancestor of a domain!


    Li Feiyu, with a Low-Quality Spiritual Root who had been an idle son-in-law in Qingzhu Mountain for years, had somehow broken through to Foundation Establishment upon his return.


    Especially Miaoyun.


    She came from Qingzhu Mountain and knew the difficulty of Foundation Establishment.


    For many years, Qingzhu Mountain had only just managed to continue the lineage of Foundation Establishment until the situation had recently improved.


    Who would have thought that among the Immortal Seedlings brought back by Uncle Yuan Ding, two Foundation Establishment Cultivators, Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu, would emerge!


    If word got out, it would be nothing short of astonishing!


    ¡°Tsck¡­¡± Li Feiyu looked at the many women and children in his home, thinking that his good brother had truly not forgotten his beginnings and had always stayed constant.


    Thinking about how he fought for his life outside while Lu Changsheng lived such a life and broke through to Foundation Establishment with ease, even with his firm Dao Heart, he couldn¡¯t help but feel envious.


    However, he was happy to see his good brother¡¯s life getting better and better.


    After a while, someone arranged for food and drinks, and the two went to the side hall to catch up and chat.


    ¡°It¡¯s also a matter of fate and fortune,¡± Li Feiyu said, holding his wine cup and recounting his experience: ¡°That day, in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, I ran into an old nemesis who chased me and encountered a Second Order Monster Beast blocking the way.¡±


    ¡°Facing such a situation, it was like facing certain death, but thankfully, it was the Talisman you gave me, Changsheng, that saved my life.¡±


    ¡°Then, under the transportation of the Talisman, I arrived deep in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, and guess what happened next?¡±


    Li Feiyu continued.


    Lu Changsheng was speechless.


    He had previously speculated that if Li Feiyu encountered danger in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, if the Substitute Talisman transported him deeper, that would be dangerous.


    He had not expected such a situation to actually occur.


    ¡°Could it be that you just happened to come across some Cave Mansion or Secret Realm, or perhaps some treasure?¡± Lu Changsheng asked, raising an eyebrow.


    ¡°Correct, but you definitely couldn¡¯t guess the situation at the time,¡± Li Feiyu continued, taking a bite of his food: ¡°Didn¡¯t you have a treasure map of an ancient relic site before? I was just transported right outside the relic marked on the treasure map.¡±


    ¡°Amazing,¡± Lu Changsheng said after a moment of silence, uttering two words.


    Whether following the plot of a novel or as a character favored by luck in the Cultivation World, Li Feiyu had indeed obtained a main character¡¯s template.


    He continued to ask, ¡°Isn¡¯t that relic deep in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range supposed to be dangerous?¡±


    The treasure map contained information on the relics, with many hidden dangers and challenges.


    It would not be simple for Li Feiyu, who was at the Qi Refinement Realm, to gain something from it.


    ¡°No, I didn¡¯t explore that relic site. There, I happened to meet the Azure Phoenix Immortal,¡± Li Feiyu said.


    ¡°The Azure Phoenix Immortal? The number one Independent Cultivator of Jiang Kingdom and the City Lord of Azure Phoenix Immortal City?¡± Lu Changsheng exclaimed in surprise.


    ¡°Yes, by providing information from the treasure map to the Azure Phoenix Immortal, I was granted this chance to break through to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°And the Azure Phoenix Immortal promised that if I broke through to Foundation Establishment, I would be allowed to join the Azure Phoenix Guards, and if the breakthrough failed, I would be given a sum of Spirit Stones,¡± Li Feiyu affirmed.


    After finishing, he got up, took out a Storage Bag with a serious expression, and said, ¡°Changsheng, my obtaining this opportunity is largely thanks to you. This is a little token of my gratitude.¡±


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk,¡± Lu Changsheng marveled at Li Feiyu¡¯s fortune and saw his friend suddenly act this way, immediately waving his hand and saying, ¡°Feiyu, you¡¯re being too formal. You¡¯ve just broken through to Foundation Establishment and need resources. There¡¯s no need for this.¡±


    He had no interest in the ancient relic site from the treasure map.


    Seeing his friend obtain the opportunity for Foundation Establishment through it, he was happy for him and felt it was worth it.


    ¡°Just accept it, Changsheng;otherwise, I really can¡¯t be at peace,¡± Li Feiyu insisted earnestly, placing the Storage Bag in front of Lu Changsheng.

 Chapter 665: The Nine Netherhound Breakthrough, Li Feiyu Returns! (4)

    This Spirit Stone was obtained after he broke through to Foundation Establishment and took revenge by killing Zhu He, then selling off his possessions for Spirit Stones.


    But he knew that compared to the opportunity he had obtained, these Spirit Stones were hardly worth mentioning.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng understood his friend¡¯s character and nodded in agreement.


    At that moment, he suddenly thought of the rumors about Azure Phoenix Immortal¡¯s injuries and asked aloud, ¡°Feiyu, I¡¯ve heard Azure Phoenix Immortal was gravely injured;is that true or false?¡±


    ...


    ¡°Could the Immortal have been injured while exploring this Ancient Relic Site?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked in such a manner.


    ¡°The news might be true, or it might be a deliberate release by Azure Phoenix Immortal City.¡±


    ¡°I previously swore a Heart Demon Oath not to speak of what is within the relic site,¡± Li Feiyu spoke in a low voice.


    ¡°Azure Phoenix Immortal City deliberately released it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling that these words carried a more intriguing implication.


    He pondered and said, ¡°I remember Azure Phoenix Immortal isn¡¯t young anymore, right?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, the City Lord was already famous two hundred years ago;by now, he should be three to four hundred years old.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, there are rumors that the City Lord has reached the Core Formation Peak long ago and has been out of the public eye for these years, all in pursuit of the Nascent Soul,¡± Li Feiyu said with a touch of emotion.


    From a Loose Cultivator to his current status, aiming for the Nascent Soul, Azure Phoenix Immortal could be considered legendary!


    ¡°Three to four hundred years old¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Once a Nascent Soul Cultivator exceeds three hundred and fifty years old, the probability of forming a Nascent Soul significantly decreases.


    If they exceed four hundred years, there is essentially no hope of forming a Nascent Soul.


    Azure Phoenix Immortal¡¯s age makes it impossible to delay any longer, and it¡¯s likely that all his actions in recent years have been driven by the pursuit of the Nascent Soul.


    ¡°Attaining the Nascent Soul is not easy. Our Jiang Country Cultivation Realm seems to only have the Heavenly Sword Sect with a Fourth-order Spirit Vein.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a light sip of his drink and continued to speak.


    He had discussed this issue with Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue before.


    He knew that in the entire Jiang Country, only the Heavenly Sword Sect had a Fourth-order Spirit Vein capable of nurturing a Nascent Soul¡¯s foundation!


    Even Qingyun Sect, Luoxia Sect, and Spirit Taming Sect only had Third-Order Top Grade Spirit Veins.


    And certainly, the Heavenly Sword Sect would not lend their Spirit Vein to Azure Phoenix Immortal for his breakthrough.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, even after so many years of cultivation, Azure Phoenix Immortal City¡¯s Spirit Vein is only a Third-Order Superior Grade, far from reaching the Fourth-order.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, Azure Phoenix Immortal City, located near the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range and on the border of Jiang Country and Yue Country, is a place neither side wants the City Lord to succeed in forming a Nascent Soul,¡± Li Feiyu shook his head and said.


    He had been won over by the various deeds and personal charisma of Azure Phoenix Immortal in his early years.


    Now that he had become a member of Azure Phoenix Immortal City and had contact with this legendary figure, he held even greater admiration.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk.¡±


    Lu Changsheng clicked his tongue in wonder, thinking to himself just how difficult it was to break through to the Nascent Soul.


    As a Loose Cultivator in Jiang Country, break through to Core Formation is possible.


    But to break through to the Nascent Soul, without going to another country or seeking opportunities abroad, there was virtually no chance.


    In the future, forming his own Nascent Soul would also pose the same issue.


    However, this was still too far away;the matter of Core Formation hadn¡¯t even been decided upon yet.


    ¡°Feiyu, now that you¡¯ve joined Azure Phoenix Immortal City, do you plan to return afterward?¡± Lu Changsheng looked at Li Feiyu and asked.


    ¡°Yes, once I¡¯ve settled my family¡¯s situation back home, I¡¯ll go back,¡± Li Feiyu said, his expression somewhat grave.


    Pursuing the Great Dao inevitably meant leaving behind many emotional ties.


    His return this time was intended to take care of all his family matters.


    ¡°Okay, let me know when you¡¯re heading to Ruyi Prefecture. I¡¯ll go with you,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded and said.


    The Lu Family now also had a certain influence in Ruyi Prefecture.


    Moreover, his children were related by marriage to Li Feiyu¡¯s children, so it was the right time to visit.


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    Li Feiyu nodded in response.


    ¡­


    Li Feiyu had stayed on Bi Lake Mountain for three days before he set out for Ruyi Prefecture with Lu Changsheng.


    Qu Zhenzhen, having completed the ritual refinement of the Auspicious Tree, could not leave Bi Lake Mountain once she began to cultivate the Heavenly Longevity Technique.


    Thus, accompanying them was also to prepare for a later visit to Zhoushan Mansion to pay homage to her parents.


    And as it happened, Lu Wangshu had heard about it and was curious to see what his secular family home was like.


    In this way, Lu Changsheng, along with his wife, children, and Li Feiyu, arrived in Ruyi Prefecture.


    The arrival of these individuals in Ruyi Prefecture caused no small stir for the Li family and Hong Yi.


    After all, Li Feiyu, who had been away for more than twenty years, had returned!


    Li Feiyu¡¯s wife and children were somewhat incredulous upon seeing him and hesitated to recognize him.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing such a scene, sighed inwardly.


    In the face of such a situation, Li Feiyu simply entrusted his family to Lu Changsheng, hoping he would help take care of them in the future.


    He then left his father and brothers some Elixir Medicines, Talisman Scriptures, and a basic Cultivation Technique.


    Upon learning of Li Feiyu¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, Hong Yi felt a mix of emotions.


    He thought back to the time when the six of them had taken the Immortal Sects¡¯ assessment together, and now four had achieved Foundation Establishment!


    They had become lofty Foundation Building Great Cultivators!


    Although Han Lin had not made a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment,


    he was nonetheless far superior to him in status, thanks to his Artifact Refining skills and his identity as an Immortal Sect disciple.


    ¡°If I had focused on cultivation instead of getting involved in the affairs of power, might I have had the hope of reaching Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Hong Yi mused to himself.


    He suspected that Zhao Qingqing¡¯s breakthrough had something to do with Lu Changsheng.


    Now, after conversing and learning that Li Feiyu¡¯s Foundation Establishment owed much to Lu Changsheng,


    he couldn¡¯t help but think that with his relationship with Lu Changsheng, had he seriously cultivated earlier, perhaps Foundation Establishment would have been possible for him.


    But after some deliberation, he realized he simply did not possess Li Feiyu¡¯s determination to forsake everything for the sake of Cultivation!


    Even now, at the Ninth Level, given a Foundation Establishment Elixir, his chances of making that breakthrough were virtually nil.


    ¡­


    Black Cloud Mountain Range.


    Deep within a mining vein.


    ¡°Miss Lu, why bother?¡±


    ¡°Although Bi Lake Mountain offers good terms, to my knowledge, you¡¯re hardly valued and your prospects for Foundation Establishment are slim.¡±


    ¡°If you agree to cooperate with White Tiger Mountain, my Zhao Family is willing to share ten percent of the profits from this Spirit Stone mine with you.¡±


    ¡°Furthermore, if you are willing to marry into my Zhao Family, not only will you not lack for resources, but you will also get a share of Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects in the future!¡±


    The Zhao Family elder tried to persuade Lu Ruyi, who was bound before him.


    He had not expected the matter with the mining vein to be detected so quickly by this young girl.


    She had stealthily infiltrated with the help of an invisibility Talisman and discovered the Spirit Stone mine concealed by a Formation.


    ¡°Elder Zhao, if you release me now, I can overlook this incident as if it never happened.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, should anything happen to me, once my Family learns of it and investigates, the Zhao Family will not be able to escape responsibility.¡±


    Lu Ruyi said coldly.


    Though she had an Eighth Grade Spiritual Root and her mother was a concubine, not garnering much attention in the family,


    at least she had a good family environment without any intrigue or sordid schemes.


    Her brothers, like Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Xianzhi, took good care of her as their sister.


    And not only did the Family provide plentiful resources for her and her siblings, but they also offered a variety of choices for lifestyles, which was a hundred times better than other families.


    She knew well that, in most families with her level of talent, the ultimate fate was alliance through marriage to another Family.


    But in the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, she had the right to choose!


    Especially now, when many smaller families in the surrounding area took pride in marrying into the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family!


    She really didn¡¯t hold White Tiger Mountain¡¯s Zhao Family in high regard!


    ¡°Miss Lu, I urge you to think it over carefully.¡±


    ¡°After all, Demon Beasts frequently roam the Black Cloud Mountain Range. It would be quite normal for you to encounter danger here and be devoured by a Demon Beast.¡±


    Seeing his polite entreaties fall on deaf ears, the Zhao Family elder said with a cold voice.


    He then instructed two of the family¡¯s young people to keep a close watch on Lu Ruyi.

 Chapter 666: White Tiger Mountain and Golden Dragon Ridge, Dragon Seeker!

    Ruyi County City.


    Li Feiyu had been settling family matters these days.


    Lu Changsheng, on the other hand, had been taking his wife and children on trips around the area.


    ¡°Um!?¡±


    Just then, Lu Changsheng felt an inexplicable sensation surge through his heart.


    Given the previous situation with Li Feiyu, he could confirm that it was his ¡®Substitute Talisman¡¯ being used.


    ...


    ¡°Who could it be? It doesn¡¯t seem like Ping¡¯an or Qingshan, Qingzhu?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was puzzled in his heart.


    The sensation was very faint.


    Yet, he could somehow sense that this Talisman use was not like before with Li Feiyu, originating from a distant place.


    ¡°Could it be Xianzhi, Ruyi, or Quanzhen who are in danger?¡±


    He furrowed his brows, guessing in his heart.


    Currently, there were fourteen Lu family disciples out handling family matters.


    Apart from Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Qingshan, and Lu Qingzhu who were not around,


    the other Lu family disciples had not traveled far.


    They were just managing business and family affairs in the surrounding area.


    This was why there had never been any mishaps among the Lu family disciples.


    After pondering for a while, Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly and said, ¡°Zhenzhen, there is something at home, I need to go back.¡±


    ¡°Dear, what happened at home?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen immediately asked with concern.


    ¡°Um, just a small matter that needs to be handled.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said softly.


    Hearing this, Qu Zhenzhen did not continue to inquire further.


    Soon after, Lu Changsheng returned to the county city, informed Li Feiyu that he needed to go back due to some issues.


    ¡°Changsheng, is there something wrong?¡±


    Li Feiyu, hearing that Lu Changsheng needed to return suddenly, immediately asked.


    ¡°Do you remember the Talisman I gave you? I refined it with my heart¡¯s blood, so I can sense it vaguely.¡±


    ¡°Not long ago, I sensed that a Talisman had been activated;it must be one of the children at home who is in danger.¡±


    After a moment of contemplation, Lu Changsheng spoke.


    ¡°I¡¯ll come with you;maybe I can be of some help.¡±


    Li Feiyu immediately offered.


    ¡°Heh, no need for such a big fuss;it might just be a Robber Cultivator threat.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and chuckled.


    As he saw it, their children were only active around the area, and the only possibility was encountering a nomadic Robber Cultivator.


    However, considering the flaws of the Substitute Talisman, that being its erratic teleportation,


    should this child, like Li Feiyu, be transported to a dangerous place, it would then be troublesome.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, I¡¯ve almost dealt with the situation here.¡±


    Li Feiyu said.


    ¡°Alright, since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s go back and check.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing this, nodded.


    He then took his wife and children and headed back to Blue Lake Mountain.


    ¡­


    Black Cloud Mountain Range.


    Wu Jing Mine Site.


    Besides the Zhao Family disciples managing the operations here as Cultivators, most of the miners were ordinary humans.


    However, to be a miner here, one needed to be skilled in the Martial Path.


    Otherwise, even with a Magic Artifact, it would be impossible to endure the intense workload day and night.


    ¡°Um?¡±


    Outside the mine, an elder in a purple robe, who felt something, hurried out of the room.


    He immediately saw an old man in his fifties, with gray hair and a tall stature, descending from a flying boat.


    He hurriedly stepped forward to greet him, ¡°Ancestor, what brings you here?¡±


    This purple-robed elder was none other than the Zhao Family Ancestor from White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°Elder Nine, what have you done? I asked you to be careful, and in such a short time, this girl has come to know about the Spirit Stone mine!?¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor spoke sternly, disappointed.


    This Spirit Stone mine was not large, just a small vein.


    If mined with full effort, it could be exhausted in three to five years.


    So, he thought that even if it were mined for a year or two, by the time it was discovered by the Blue Lake Mountain, it wouldn¡¯t matter.


    Yet, it had only been a few months since they began mining, and it had already been discovered by the other side.


    Moreover, the situation had become so stiff, which truly annoyed him.


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    The purple-robed elder immediately bowed, his face showing a bitter expression, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that this girl would notice something was off and later entered the mine with a Stealth Talisman to investigate.¡±


    ¡°What about this girl now? Is she willing to cooperate?¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor asked coldly.


    ¡°Ancestor, this girl is tough and unyielding;why not use the Demon-attracting Fragrance and just throw her into the mountain range?¡±


    ¡°Demons often appear in this Black Cloud Mountain Range, and for a Sixth Level Energy Refinement girl to die out there would be nothing unusual.¡±


    ¡°Even if Blue Lake Mountain has suspicions, they couldn¡¯t possibly blame our family, could they?¡±


    ¡°Moreover, I¡¯ve inquired about it, Blue Lake Mountain relies solely on Lu Changsheng and his wives, and currently, they don¡¯t have many capable children.¡±


    ¡°By the time Blue Lake Mountain arranges for someone else to come, who knows when it will be;by then, we would have almost mined this vein.¡±


    The purple-robed elder spoke.


    In his view, although she was from the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, Lu Changsheng¡¯s daughter.


    Yet, with Lu Changsheng having a hundred or two children, losing one or two would be unnoticed.


    Could they really cause a big stir and trouble their Zhao Family for that?


    ¡°Lu Changsheng takes relationships very seriously, he values feelings greatly,¡±


    ¡°When he established the Blue Lake Mountain, he spent thousands of Spirit Stones to bring his secular wives and children to Blue Lake Mountain and even held a wedding with his mortal wives.¡±


    ¡°Even if this girl isn¡¯t valued, try your best not to let him suspect our Zhao Family in this matter,¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor¡¯s demeanor remained calm as he spoke coldly.


    He was eager to swallow this Spirit Stone mine, but if possible, he preferred not to provoke Blue Lake Mountain.


    After all, the couple of Blue Lake Mountain Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, both practiced the Dual Cultivation Technique, making their combat strength extraordinary.


    They also had Ling Zixiao, an Array Master.


    ¡°Ancestor, since that¡¯s the case, we just need to pretend to let this girl escape and secretly have someone follow her.¡±


    ¡°When she is on her way back to Blue Lake Mountain, disguise as a Robber Cultivator and eliminate her. By then, Blue Lake Mountain can¡¯t possibly blame our Zhao Family.¡±

 Chapter 667: White Tiger Mountain and Golden Dragon Ridge, Dragon Seeker! (2)

    The Purple Robed Elder continued to speak,


    At his age, having spent so many years in the Cultivation World, he naturally had carried out many such deeds.


    Or rather, it could be said that most cultivators who live to an old age possess some means.


    ¡°Hmm, just do as you said.¡±


    Upon hearing this, the Zhao Family Ancestor pondered for a moment and then nodded, ¡°At that time, I will take action myself.¡±


    ¡°Where is the girl?¡±


    ...


    He continued, preparing to confirm the situation to ensure nothing goes wrong.


    ¡°Elder Ancestor, right this way, please.¡±


    The Purple Robed Elder immediately spoke respectfully.


    A moment later,


    The two arrived at a damp and dark mine.


    ¡°Where is the person!? I asked you where is the person!?¡±


    The Purple Robed Elder looked at the emotionally blank puppet Lu Ruyi in the mine, his face twisted with rage, loudly questioning two Zhao family juniors.


    It was not only him;the Zhao Family Ancestor also had an extremely cold expression, his fists tightly clenched.


    Once Lu Ruyi had discovered the Spirit Stone mine, there was only a dead end for her!


    Even if she surrendered and married into their Zhao family, her future held only death!


    But now, the person had disappeared, leaving only a puppet!?


    ¡°Elder Ancestor, Elder, we truly do not know what happened.¡±


    The two Zhao family juniors, terrified, trembled and knelt to beg for mercy.


    ¡°How could you handle things like this? He, Lu Changsheng, a Talisman Master by origin, his children surely would possess life-saving talismans. Could it be that you did not even know to search the body and check thoroughly!?¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor, looking at the Purple Robed Elder, spoke with a voice filled with murderous rage.


    With such an incident occurring, once Lu Ruyi returned to Bihu Lake Mountain, their Zhao family would be in danger!


    Had it not been for the fact that the man before him was his own brother, he would have wished to strike him down.


    ¡°Elder Ancestor, I have already seized the girl¡¯s storage bag and checked her body. There absolutely were no magic artifacts, talismans, or treasures!¡±


    The Purple Robed Elder hastily explained.


    He then, with bloodshot eyes, continued to question the two Zhao family juniors about what happened.


    The two Zhao family juniors also realized the gravity of the situation.


    Finally, with grimaces on their faces, they truthfully confessed that since Lu Ruyi had been unwilling to submit, they had planned to apply some means to force her compliance.


    Who could have expected that Lu Ruyi would suddenly emit a layer of white light from her body and then transform into a wooden puppet?


    Faced with this situation, they also did not know what to do and were just discussing how to report this.


    Then the Elder Ancestor and the elder arrived.


    ¡°Useless trash, you truly deserve to die!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the Zhao Family Ancestor was so enraged that he directly kicked the two men.


    The kick sent the two Zhao family juniors flying out, smashing hard against the mine¡¯s stone wall and spitting blood.


    Not only had the two caused such an issue,


    But when a problem arose, they had not immediately reported it!


    Had he not personally come over, by the time the news meandered its way back to their family from the mine, Lu Changsheng might have already reached their White Tiger Mountain.


    By then, his family would surely be facing a dead end!


    ¡°Elder Ancestor, what do we do now?¡±


    The Purple Robed Elder, also looking distressed, inquired, unsure of what to do.


    ¡°What to do? You still have the face to ask me what to do!?¡±


    On hearing this, the Zhao Family Ancestor became angry again and kicked towards the Purple Robed Elder.


    Pointing at the ground at the puppet he said, ¡°This girl clearly escaped using a talisman. You couldn¡¯t even manage this properly and you¡¯ve messed everything up;why don¡¯t you just go die!¡±


    To be at such an age and still fail to properly search someone, allowing them to escape, it made the Zhao Family Ancestor tremble with rage.


    The Purple Robed Elder tried to argue and insisted that he really had conducted a thorough search.


    But at this moment, with the facts before his eyes, he knew that any explanation was pointless.


    He immediately clenched his teeth and said, ¡°Elder Ancestor, she must have left just a short while ago;why don¡¯t you take me to Bihu Lake Mountain to ask for forgiveness.¡±


    ¡°Claiming that you did not know about this matter, that it had nothing to do with White Tiger Mountain, and that it was entirely my fault.¡±


    The Purple Robed Elder thus spoke.


    Knowing that only by doing this, could he potentially diminish the gravity of the situation.


    ¡°This issue is not as simple as you think;rumors from outside claimed that Lu Changsheng is famously easy-going, do you really think he is easy to provoke?¡±


    ¡°How did Bihu Lake Mountain come about, and what happened to the Yu Family in the end!?¡±


    ¡°This man has connections within Qingyun Sect;perhaps when the Yu Family colluded with the Demon Path, it was all Lu Changsheng¡¯s deliberate scheme, utterly ruthless and thorough!¡±


    ¡°Now that Bihu Lake Mountain has three Foundation Establishment Cultivators and a Dao Companion from Qingyun Sect, with the family flourishing, just a couple more Foundation Establishment, and the family¡¯s Spirit Land would no longer suffice. Given this chance, how could he let this go and make it small!¡±


    As the Zhao Family Ancestor spoke more, the more enraged and fearful he became.


    Never had he expected such a small matter to be bungled.


    He couldn¡¯t help but regret;had he known this would happen, he might as well have disclosed the Spirit Stone mine matter himself.


    Given the current situation of Bihu Lake Mountain, his own family might have managed to gain some benefits.


    ¡°Elder Ancestor, then what should we do.¡±


    The Purple Robed Elder, upon hearing this, spoke with a mournful expression.


    He, of course, understood that from a son-in-law to his position today, Lu Changsheng¡¯s dealings in the dark were certainly not simple.


    Just establishing a family and acting as a family head, whether for himself or his family, he usually took great care of his reputation.


    ¡°In the early years, our White Tiger Mountain and Golden Dragon Ridge shared some fellowship;though the Spirit Stone mine is not large, if we present it, it might be possible to persuade Golden Dragon Ridge to step in and help.¡±


    ¡°After all, with Bihu Lake Mountain rising day by day, Golden Dragon Ridge would not want to see our family in trouble.¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor said with an ugly expression.


    Golden Dragon Ridge and White Tiger Mountain¡¯s founding elders were sworn brothers.


    Thus, the two families had always supported each other and had a very good relationship.


    But a hundred years ago, for some unknown reason, there was a huge fallout between the elders of the two families, cutting off their relations and ever since, their relationship had cooled. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Unexpectedly, the elder of Golden Dragon Ridge broke through to a False Core!

 Chapter 668: White Tiger Mountain and Golden Dragon Ridge, Dragon Seeker! (3)

    From now on, Jinlong Ridge had a False Core Patriarch in residence, and its fortunes soared.


    Meanwhile, White Tiger Mountain gradually fell into decline, the sun setting in the west, with only one Foundation Establishment Cultivator and an old, Second-Rank Clan Guardian Spirit Beast.


    ¡°Jinlong Ridge¡­¡±


    The Purple Robed Elder¡¯s face showed a touch of distress.


    Although the two families had been on good terms in the early years, the bonds of kinship had already faded. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    One could even say that if it weren¡¯t for the sake of these kinship ties and the fear of tarnishing their reputation, White Tiger Mountain would have already fallen into the hands of the Jinlong Ridge Jin Family.


    ...


    But now, the Zhao Family had no other choice but to seek help from Jinlong Ridge.


    Although White Tiger Mountain still had other allies, families that they were on good terms with,


    these family forces clearly would not want to antagonize Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°However, before that, you must immediately head to the paths around Bi Lake Mountain to see if you can intercept that girl.¡±


    ¡°Then send people to Red Leaf Valley Market, Qingzhu Mountain, and Hundred Birds Lake to intercept her together. If, as you said, this girl does not have a Transmission Talisman and cannot send a message to Bi Lake Mountain for help, we still have a chance!¡±


    Zhao Family Ancestor continued.


    ¡°Yes, Ancestor, I¡¯ll go right away!¡±


    The Purple Robed Elder, as if seeing a glimmer of hope, promptly responded.


    ¡­


    A desolate mountain wilderness.


    ¡°This¡­ the Talisman my father gave us is so extraordinary.¡±


    Lu Ruyi, after a dizzy spell, took a long time to recover her senses, and found it somewhat unbelievable.


    She had been bound, her Spiritual Power completely restrained, unable to be utilized.


    Yet she had still managed to activate the Talisman through her Mental Spirit.


    ¡°Where am I¡­¡±


    Lu Ruyi surveyed her surroundings, recognizing only a desolate wilderness, but unsure of her exact location.


    ¡°I should have used the Talisman my father gave me to escape immediately.¡±


    ¡°If I had the Iron Feather Eagle and a map now, I would know where I am and could quickly return home to inform my father.¡±


    She bit her lip, regretting her handling of the situation when faced with danger.


    She had completely forgotten about the Life-saving Talisman her father had given her, failing to escape immediately.


    This led to her Storage Bag and Spiritual Pet Bag being taken, making the journey back to Bi Lake Mountain rather troublesome.


    ¡°My family said, being away from home is very dangerous, all the Cultivators you meet could potentially turn into Robber Cultivators.¡±


    ¡°And the place I am now might have Demon Beasts lurking, which would be extremely dangerous.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Ruyi began to cautiously contemplate how she could safely return home.


    Now she had no Magic Artifacts, no Talismans.


    Merely at the Sixth Level of Energy Refinement, having only cultivated a few basic Techniques, her combat ability was among the weakest of her peers.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    After returning to the family, Lu Changsheng immediately had his son Lu Yun check the status of the Lu Family Disciples currently outside to identify which child had encountered an accident.


    Lu Yun was still unaware of the incident with Lu Ruyi, but on his father¡¯s orders, he didn¡¯t ask questions and went straight to verify.


    Lu Changsheng then waited at home for news.


    [Congratulations Host! Your progeny has successfully borne 200 descendants, you have earned one raffle opportunity]


    At that moment, a system notification sounded in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    ¡°Two hundred¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows.


    His two-hundredth child, also, was about to be born.


    But unexpectedly, the number of his grandchildren had stepped up faster, surpassing his own.


    ¡°This is the power of having many people.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled softly, murmuring to himself.


    He could faintly feel that this grandchild also had a Spiritual Root.


    But the Spiritual Root was probably of Low Quality, which for him, possessing a First-Grade Spiritual Root, was of minimal effect.


    ¡°System, draw.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought silently in his mind.


    Immediately, the raffle wheel appeared, glowing golden.


    [Ding, congratulations to the Host for obtaining Second Rank Dragon Seeking Technique!]


    [The reward has been sent to System Space, the Host can check it anytime]


    A light sphere, resembling the pattern of earth veins, emerged from the spinning wheel, accompanied by the system¡¯s voice.

 Chapter 669: Accusing White Tiger Mountain, Somethings Off with the Spirit Stone Mine!

    ¡°Dragon Seeking? A Dragon Seeker!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw this skill and his face immediately showed a mix of surprise and delight.


    He had heard a thing or two about this craft before.


    Later, from Hong Lian, he learned in detail that a Dragon Seeker possessed the abilities to survey Spirit Veins, explore mines, pinpoint dragon acupoints, and cultivate Spirit Veins.


    At that time, he had thought if he could draw a Fengshui Master or Dragon Seeking skill, there would be a way to accelerate the upgrading of the family¡¯s Spirit Vein.


    He hadn¡¯t expected the system to grant him a Second-Order Dragon Seeking so quickly.


    ...


    ¡°Unfortunately, it¡¯s only a Second-Order.¡±


    ¡°I wonder to what extent this Second-Order Dragon Seeker can perform?¡±


    Lu Changsheng commented somewhat regretfully.


    With his current eye for talent, a Second-Order skill was already somewhat beneath his notice.


    He looked at the Second-Order Dragon Seeking Technique in the System Space.


    [Second-Order Dragon Seeking Technique: After use, you can directly acquire Second-Order full-level Dragon Seeking Technique and basic technique knowledge.]


    ¡°Activate.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said without any hesitation.


    In an instant, a vast torrent of knowledge surged into his mind.


    After a long time,


    ¡°Dragon acupoints pinpointing, Spirit Vein surveying, so the primary methods of a Dragon Seeker rely on divine perception and a pair of eyes.¡±


    ¡°No wonder such inheritances are rare and not famous anywhere.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, his expression slightly enlightened, having grasped the various methods of a Dragon Seeker.


    A Dragon Seeker, through divine perception and pupil techniques, senses Spirit Veins, pierces through illusions, penetrates to the origin, and locates Spirit Veins and Spirit Ore.


    The method spoken of by Hong Lian, which involved severing the Spirit Vein¡¯s origin, was also included.


    Such techniques were profoundly mysterious and somewhat similar to a Spiritual Plant Master¡¯s transplantation technique but were much more difficult.


    A mistake in severing Spirit Veins could mean the destruction of a Spirit Vein!


    Even if the severing succeeded, the process would still incur severe degradation.


    For example, a complete Second-Order top-grade Spiritual Vein might lose half of its origin after being severed. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It was precisely for such reasons that there were hardly any Dragon Seekers daring to cultivate these methods.


    After all, who had the capital to practice on Spirit Veins?


    However, aside from these severing methods, there were several techniques in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind to nurture Spirit Veins, which could accelerate the growth of Spirit Veins.


    ¡°Origin Spirit Divine Perception, Origin Spirit Pupil Skill.¡±


    Lu Changsheng experienced the two main techniques of a Dragon Seeker.


    Although he had acquired full-level skills,


    these two techniques could not simply be understood through contemplation.


    They required cultivation, the consumption of heavenly and earthly treasures, and continual strengthening of one¡¯s divine perception and eyes.


    Only in this way could one sense through divine perception the presence of Spirit Veins and Spirit Ores within the landscapes and mountains.


    And then, through the pupil skill, locate the exact position of the Spirit Vein and discern its origin.


    ¡°I¡¯ll pass on the Origin Spirit Divine Perception since I¡¯m not really going to become a Dragon Seeker, but I might cultivate this Origin Spirit Pupil Skill.¡±


    ¡°In my home, there is a Luminous Treasure Tree whose essence can be used to cleanse the eyes, enhancing the Spiritual Eye Technique.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, Miaoyun has sacrificed the Luminous Treasure Tree as her Life-bound Spiritual Root, allowing me to dual cultivate with her, clear-sighted and bright-eyed, which makes cultivating such a pupil technique twice as effective.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered.


    He had only previously cultivated the most basic Spiritual Eye Technique.


    Later, Hong Lian provided a stack of Cultivation Technique inheritances, among which was a decent Pupil Skill.


    Considering his own comprehension abilities, it was too time-consuming, and since that Pupil Skill was more combat-oriented, he had not cultivated it.


    Now this Origin Spirit Pupil Skill came with the ability to pierce through illusions and discern origins, and required no time for contemplation, which he thought might be worth cultivating.


    By the time the Pupil Skill reached a small achievement, he could even venture out to search for Spirit Veins to upgrade Bihu Lake Mountain.


    After all, the current Spirit Veins of Bihu Lake Mountain were indeed insufficient.


    Whether it was for the foundation establishment of the children at home, the cultivation of heaven-and-earth spiritual plants, or his own Core Formation, higher-level Spirit Veins were necessary.


    ¡­


    Three days later.


    Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡°Father, it¡¯s Ruyi Sister who has disappeared.¡±


    ¡°I investigated and learned that Ruyi Sister¡¯s last known location was at Black Cloud Mountain Range, Wu Jing Mine Site.¡±


    ¡°This mine is currently being exploited jointly by our family and the Zhao Family of White Tiger Mountain. I questioned the Zhao Family members, who confirmed Ruyi Sister did indeed visit the Wu Jing Mine Site a short time ago to inspect the Ore Stone extraction, but left afterward.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve searched through the Red Leaf Valley Market and Black Cloud Mountain Range using her Identity Token, but there has been no response from Ruyi Sister¡¯s Identity Token.


    Lu Yun reported respectfully to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Ruyi, Black Cloud Mountain Range, Wu Jing Mine Site, White Tiger Mountain Zhao Family.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, his face displaying a contemplative expression.


    It had been six days since the Substitute Talisman was used.


    And through the family records, he could confirm his daughter was still alive.


    But no news for six days, no homecoming, and no response from the Identity Token suggested that his daughter¡¯s Storage Bag was likely stolen.


    Why would the Storage Bag be taken if she had used a Substitute Talisman to escape?


    ¡°That means, it¡¯s highly likely that Ruyi was first robbed of her Storage Bag before escaping using the Substitute Talisman.¡±


    A hint of coldness flickered in Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Changsheng, this matter is probably related to the Zhao Family of White Tiger Mountain.¡±


    Li Feiyu, standing by his side, spoke up directly, his expression showing a hint of murderous intent.


    Although he had no proof.


    But given the current information, he instantly concluded that Lu Ruyi was harmed by someone familiar.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, have the family members avoid going out;I¡¯ll bring Ruyi back.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke calmly.


    His daughter¡¯s final destination was the Black Cloud Mountain Range, so he naturally suspected the Zhao Family of White Tiger Mountain.


    Despite not understanding why the Zhao Family of White Tiger Mountain would target Lu Ruyi,


    as long as he brought his daughter back, everything would become crystal clear.

 Chapter 671: Confronting White Tiger Mountain, The Suspicious Spirit Stone Mine! (3)

    But for so many years, she had never been subjected to such humiliation, nor experienced such frightening and precarious a life.


    ¡°Don¡¯t cry, don¡¯t cry, it¡¯s alright, Daddy¡¯s here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw his daughter¡¯s tear-stained face and felt a pang of heartache, voicing comfort.


    He had always been soft-hearted, unable to bear seeing women in tears, especially when it was his own daughter.


    Although he hadn¡¯t paid much attention to his daughter, Lu Ruyi, in recent years, he had been very affectionate towards her in her early years.


    After all, she was the third child of his to possess a Spiritual Root, following Lu Xianzhi and Lu Quanzhen.


    ...


    After a moment, Lu Ruyi finally dried her tears and, with reddened eyes, said apologetically, ¡°Daddy, I¡¯m useless, I¡¯ve made you worry.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, as long as you are unharmed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently wiped the tears from his daughter¡¯s eyes and asked gently, ¡°Ruyi, what happened?¡±


    His voice was calm and gentle, but a wave of anger was rising in his heart.


    For so many years, it was the first time he saw one of his children being bullied to such an extent.


    If it weren¡¯t for the Substitute Talisman he had given her, and the Blood Tracking Talisman, she would have already lost her life!


    ¡°It was White Tiger Mountain¡­¡±


    Lu Ruyi spoke with a choked and aggrieved voice, recounting the incident.


    She had previously noticed during the audit of the Wu Jing Mine Site that there were more miners than before but the output had not increased.


    Furthermore, two direct lineage descendants of the Zhao Family had been consistently courting her, prompting her to be more cautious.


    Then, using a Stealth Talisman, she sneaked into the mine to investigate.


    The result was that she alerted the Zhao Family¡¯s descendants, who had already set up a Formation that trapped her.


    ¡°At that time, I forgot about the life-saving talisman you gave me, and then¡­¡±


    Lu Ruyi said in a quiet voice, her head bowed.


    She knew that if she hadn¡¯t acted so impulsively, and had either reported the matter to the Family or activated the Substitute Talisman immediately, she could have escaped safely.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, let Daddy handle this matter.¡±


    Lu Changsheng hugged his daughter and comforted her softly, without blaming her.


    After all, it was impossible for all his children to be exceptionally talented.


    Besides, the children at home still lacked the tempering needed in crises and their responses to them.


    But through his daughter¡¯s words, he understood why the Zhao Family had moved against her.


    Wealth seduces the heart!


    Even a small Spirit Vein of a Spirit Stone mine could produce tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.


    For a Foundation Establishment Family like the Zhao Family of White Tiger Mountain, tens of thousands of Spirit Stones wasn¡¯t a small sum.


    Enough to drive them to take risks!


    If it hadn¡¯t been for the Substitute Talisman given to his children, which allowed him to find his daughter, he could only have suspected White Tiger Mountain at most.


    Following the practices of Qingzhu Mountain in the past, in such a situation, if there was only suspicion without evidence, he would probably only be able to keep it in his heart and at most demand some compensation.


    ¡°My Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family is different from other families.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, murmuring to himself.


    He lowered his head to look at his daughter and said softly, ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go home first.¡± sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Then, holding his daughter¡¯s hand, Mana surged around him, forming a protective shield as he mounted the Purple Cloud Shuttle and shot into the sky, turning into a streak of light that disappeared into the horizon.


    If a regular Foundation Establishment Cultivator were to carry an Energy Refining Cultivator such a distance, the Mana consumption would be significant.


    But with the Profound Origin Bead, his Mana was comparable to a False Core, and he no longer had to consider such issues.


    ¡­


    A day later, Lu Changsheng brought his daughter back to Blue Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Father, Sister Ruyi.¡±


    ¡°Husband, Ruyi.¡±


    Lu Yun, Lu Miaoyun, and others were surprised to see Lu Changsheng return with Lu Ruyi so soon.


    ¡°Changsheng, what happened?¡±


    Li Feiyu, upon hearing of Lu Changsheng¡¯s return, came to inquire.


    ¡°White Tiger Mountain Zhao Family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said calmly.


    ¡°Indeed.¡±


    Li Feiyu snorted coldly, ¡°Changsheng, since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s go directly to the Wu Jing Mine Site to confirm the situation, and then we¡¯ll head to the Zhao Family of White Tiger Mountain to demand an explanation.¡±


    His breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, even though he had given Lu Changsheng ten thousand Spirit Stones, still left him feeling indebted and wanting to help out Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Ruyi by his side was somewhat astonished.


    She did not recognize this somewhat familiar middle-aged man, who appeared so domineering.


    Before her father even spoke, the man was ready to go to White Tiger Mountain Zhao Family for accountability.


    Thinking of her father¡¯s and Auntie Miaoge¡¯s track record, she felt very assured.


    After all, the Zhao Family of White Tiger Mountain only had one Foundation Building Great Cultivator.


    Although there were rumors of a Second Rank White Tiger Demon.


    But no matter what, they were no match for her family.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s do that.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Seeing that Lu Ruyi did not recognize Li Feiyu, he smiled and introduced, ¡°Hehe, Ruyi, don¡¯t you recognize him? This is your Uncle Li;he even held you when you were little.¡±


    ¡°Uncle Li!¡±


    Lu Ruyi remembered him, a little surprised, and quickly performed the formalities, surveying this Uncle Li.


    ¡°Hehe, little Ruyi is all grown up now.¡±


    Li Feiyu laughed heartily.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, go call all the Lu Family disciples above the fifth layer of Energy Refining.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said after a moment¡¯s thought.


    His family just happened to lack a Spirit Land, Spirit Vein.


    Since the Zhao Family of White Tiger Mountain insisted on clashing, he naturally would not be polite.


    And the children at home also lacked experience;they had not seen big events, so this trip could be an opportunity for them to witness and learn.


    ¡°Yes, Father.¡±


    Lu Yun responded immediately upon hearing this.


    ¡°Oh, and you can bring Jiuyou along.¡±


    Lu Changsheng added.


    After he finished, he asked Li Feiyu to wait for a bit, went to Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, and called for Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Lord, I have recovered, and Miaoge can oversee the home just as well.¡±


    Ling Zixiao, discerning Lu Changsheng¡¯s intentions, said so.


    As an Array Master, she was more suited to attack Family Spirit Lands.


    Otherwise, it would not be easy for Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge alone to breach the Mountain Protection Array of White Tiger Mountain.

 Chapter 672: Accusing White Tiger Mountain, Somethings Off with the Spirit Stone Mine! (4)

    ¡°Hehe, Feiyu will go there too, and Jiuyou, that should be enough.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held Ling Zixiao¡¯s palm and spoke gently, ¡°Zixiao, you just gave birth not long ago, take good care of yourself at home.¡±


    ¡°My lord, I remember that the Zhao Family from White Tiger Mountain and the Mo Family from Ironwood Mountain, and the Ning Family from Xi Mountain are on good terms.¡±


    ¡°If my lord plans to take over White Tiger Mountain, try not to make it too ugly with these two families.¡±


    Ling Zixiao didn¡¯t insist, holding her son Lu Lingxiao, she nodded and spoke softly.


    She knew the current situation at Bi Lake Mountain.


    ...


    Including her, Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, Bai Ling, as well as the Mount Sumeru Tree King, Luminous Treasure Tree, and Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, they actually already reached the limit.


    It was really necessary for the family to establish a branch.


    But with the current situation of the Lu Family, once a branch was established, it would be difficult to look after it properly, and it was essential to maintain good relations with the surrounding area.


    ¡°Zixiao, don¡¯t worry, I understand this,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a light chuckle.


    ¡°However, the main problem lies with the Jin Family at Jinlong Ridge.¡±


    ¡°This Jinlong Ridge is adjacent to White Tiger Mountain, the family has a False Core Patriarch in residence, and it is currently in a period of ascension.¡±


    ¡°They definitely do not want to see our family settling in White Tiger Mountain, so my lord must be very careful.¡±


    Ling Zixiao gently poked her son¡¯s cheek and continued speaking.


    Although she didn¡¯t pay much attention to the internal affairs of the family, she was very familiar with the surrounding situation in the Qingyun Region.


    ¡°Jin Family at Jinlong Ridge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng frowned slightly.


    He naturally knew of this family.


    Currently, in the Qingyun Region, the largest family belonged to the Beast Taming Xu Family!


    Apart from the Beast Taming Xu Family, there were seven False Core Families!


    However, one of the original seven False Core Families, the Xiahou Family from Blackwater Pool, was obliterated and struck off by Qingyun Sect for colluding with the Demon Path, leaving only six False Core Families.


    Jinlong Ridge was one of them!


    He had actually forgotten about this Jin Family at Jinlong Ridge.


    Being neighbors with them could indeed be troublesome.


    Although he was not afraid of the Jin Family, even confident that he could crush the opposing family¡¯s patriarch.


    But after all, he had a family to care for, with hundreds of vulnerable members.


    Unless absolutely necessary, he was unwilling to display excessively remarkable abilities in public.


    This could easily make him the target of high-rank cultivators¡¯ attention.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be careful about Jinlong Ridge.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, Sister Miaoge, let¡¯s go. Zixiao, it¡¯s a hard task to look after the home.¡±


    After speaking, he saw Bai Ling next to him, holding his daughter, with her big watery eyes looking at him. He immediately rubbed her head and said, ¡°Oh, and little Ling¡¯er, it¡¯s hard on you to take care of the home too.¡±


    ¡°If Sister Ling can¡¯t handle it, the home will rely on you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke in a warm voice.


    Although Bai Ling had broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    He never really treated her as a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, but rather as a half-daughter.


    ¡°Mhm mhm.¡±


    Bai Ling immediately nodded vigorously in response.


    In her arms, Lu Linghe also stretched out two chubby and tender little hands, babbling.


    Then, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge arrived at the Lu Family Mansion, taking Li Feiyu and nineteen middle-stage Qi Refinement children, piloting the Spirit Boat toward the Black Cloud Mountain Range.


    This number of people perfectly fit on two Spirit Boats.


    Having experienced the Spiritual Vessels of Qingyun Sect and Jinyang Sect, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but fantasize at this moment about when his own family would own a large Spiritual Vessel.


    Not to mention the familial wars, arriving in a Spiritual Vessel simply screams oppression!


    ¡°I wonder if the system could draw a large Spiritual Vessel.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    This kind of Spiritual Vessel was a strategic-level resource, not only expensive but normally impossible to buy without any purchasing channels.


    ¡­


    At this moment, several dozen miles away from Bi Lake Mountain.


    Two disguised cultivators from the Zhao Family saw two Spirit Boats sweeping across the sky at high speed, and their expressions suddenly shocked.


    They couldn¡¯t make out the situation on the Spirit Boats, but they could see a rough estimate.


    Judging by the personnel on top and the direction toward Black Cloud Mountain Range, it was very likely that they were people from Bi Lake Mountain.


    They immediately transmitted messages to notify their family.


    A day later.


    The two Spirit Boats stopped outside the Wu Jing Mine Site in the Black Cloud Mountain Range.


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Li Feiyu, at this moment, all realized something was off.


    Because at this moment, they smelled a thick scent of blood.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng stepped off the Spirit Boat, came to the mining site, and immediately noticed corpses everywhere, the ground awash with blood, forming pools of it.


    ¡°These people must not have been dead long, it seems the Zhao Family was aware of our arrival and killed all the miners here in advance.¡±


    Li Feiyu looked at the bodies with a frigid expression on his face.


    During their conversation, the two entered the mine to check out the situation.


    Inside, they occasionally came across yet more corpses.


    The entire mine had originally had hundreds of miners.


    But now, all were slaughtered, not a single survivor.


    ¡°The Zhao Family is really decisive. In this case, not only were they aware of our arrival, but they must have also sought outside help.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, this massacre would have been pointless.¡±


    Li Feiyu looked at the situation before him and said coldly. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    While the Cultivation World officially values reputation and semblance,


    In reality, it¡¯s strength that does the talking!


    White Tiger Mountain has only one Foundation Establishment Ancestor. Offending Bi Lake Mountain is akin to seeking death. This act was intended to seize moral high ground!


    Only with such a guise would others be willing to offer help.


    ¡°Could it be the Jin Family from Jinlong Ridge?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows as he spoke.


    Although Bi Lake Mountain was nominally governed by only three Foundation establishment cultivators,


    Its reputation far exceeded its power, and no ordinary Foundation Establishment Family would be willing to offend it for the sake of White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°Very likely.¡±


    Li Feiyu furrowed his brows.


    If this matter involved a False Core Family, it would be troublesome.


    After all, a False Core Immortal was indeed an Immortal, incomparable to mere Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    ¡°Is this the Spirit Stone mine?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng walked to the end of the mine tunnel.


    He could see the Spirit Stone mine gleaming before him, already excavated.


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    He looked at the Spirit Stone mine before him, his brow slightly furrowed, sensing that something was off.


    As a Second-tier Top Level Dragon Seeker, although he had not yet trained in Origin Spirit Divine Perception or Origin Spirit Pupillary Art,


    His Dragon Seeker¡¯s intuition and knowledge told him something was off about this Spirit Stone mine.


    How could such a small-scale Spirit Stone mine have developed deep within this mine!


    ¡°Origin Spirit Pupillary Art!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately used his Origin Spirit Pupillary Art, emitting two purple rays from his eyes and inspecting the Spirit Stone mine.


    ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s up with Changsheng?¡±


    Li Feiyu looked at Lu Changsheng as he employed the Pupillary Art, staring at the Spirit Stone mine, slightly stunned.


    ¡°There¡¯s something off about this Spirit Stone mine¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed a moment of deep thought.


    His Origin Spirit Pupillary Art was still not well-developed, and even when using the technique, its power was limited, only allowing him to detect a very pure and rich concentration of Spiritual Energy.


    ¡°Right, how could I forget this.¡±


    Lu Changsheng slapped his Spiritual Pet Bag, and immediately a large golden mouse appeared.


    It was the very Second-ranking Treasure-seeking Mouse he had acquired from a Robber Cultivator when he and Ling Zixiao left Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    This Treasure-seeking Mouse was not much use to him, so it had been kept unsupervised in his Spiritual Pet Bag.


    ¡°Hmm, a Treasure-seeking Mouse!?¡±


    Li Feiyu saw the golden mouse, instantly surprised.


    In Qing Luan Immortal City, such Treasure-seeking Mice were highly sought after, many Loose Cultivators wanted one.


    After all, whether for exploring Cave Mansion relics or anything else, having such a Treasure-seeking Mouse made the task much more efficient.


    ¡°Is there any treasure inside?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, holding a Beast Control Token, spoke to the mouse.


    Since following Lu Changsheng, the mouse had been fed sporadically, looking somewhat listless.


    Now hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, it immediately started to make an effort, pointing at the area in front of the Spirit Stone mine, then starting to dig.

 Chapter 673: Core Formation Relic, Attack on White Tiger Mountain!

    ¡°Crack, crack¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu watched as the Seeking Spirit Mouse in front of them dug into the Spirit Stone mine.


    Although the Seeking Spirit Mouse was only the size of a baby, with low combat power,


    its innate bloodline talent made it very efficient at mining stone veins.


    However, Lu Changsheng was currently busy with other matters and naturally would not wait for it to dig slowly.


    ¡°Clang!¡±


    ...


    With a slap on his Storage Bag, the True Yang Five Elements Sword immediately appeared as he performed a Gesture Incantation with both hands.


    ¡°Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle¡ª¡±


    Instantly, the sword light flickered, bursting forth with fierce Sword Qi, cutting through the vein of Spirit Stones like tofu and causing the dense and pure Spiritual Energy to spill out.


    ¡°Squeak, squeak, squeak¡ª¡±


    Watching the fierce Sword Qi, the Seeking Spirit Mouse was immediately terrified and looked at Lu Changsheng with a shivering face, thinking it had done something wrong.


    ¡°Hisss, Changsheng must have broken through to the Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, right!?¡±


    Seeing this, Li Feiyu¡¯s face also showed surprise and disbelief.


    Not only was he astonished by Lu Changsheng¡¯s Cultivation Strength,


    but he was also amazed at how fierce Lu Changsheng¡¯s Sword Qi was, resembling the legendary Sword Cultivators.


    After all, in his view, his good brother had nothing to do with the legendary Sword Cultivators and was more suitable for the path of Yin and Yang Dual Cultivation.


    ¡°Changsheng, what happened?¡±


    Just then, Lu Miaoge heard the noise inside and hurried over to check.


    ¡°Nothing, this Spirit Stone mine is a bit strange, there must be some treasure in the depths, I plan to take a look.¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained, ¡°Sister Miaoge, just keep watch outside.¡±


    ¡°Okay, be careful.¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded in response.


    Seeing so many corpses in the minefield, she felt a bit of sympathy and summoned her Life-bound Spiritual Artifact, ¡®Taichi Talisman¡¯, to create several large pits outside the minefield.


    Then she let Lu Yun, Lu Quanzhen, Lu Xianzhi, and others carry these corpses into the pits for burial.


    Aside from Lu Quanzhen and a few other Lu Family Disciples, most found it quite unsettling facing so many ferocious and tragic corpses at once.


    But they all knew that they had to adapt since this was an inevitable path they must traverse upon the start of their Cultivation journey.


    ¡­


    ¡°Which direction?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked the Seeking Spirit Mouse, continuing his inquiry.


    He could sense something was odd about this Spirit Stone mine, with possibly some Spirit Vein treasure hidden in the depths.


    But he could not fully perceive the Origin Source or lock onto the specific location.


    ¡°Squeak, squeak, squeak¡ª¡±


    The Seeking Spirit Mouse quickly pointed in a direction.


    This way, the two men and one mouse began to work.


    After several hours, the Seeking Spirit Mouse hesitated for a long while in front of a few crevices before diving into one.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu wielded magical swords and long knives to chisel a path.


    This process was very draining on Mana.


    If not for Lu Changsheng¡¯s robust and unending Mana, or if Li Feiyu had been doing it alone, it would have been tough to continue.


    Thus, after a long time, they arrived in front of a stone wall.


    ¡°It¡¯s inside here!¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng realized that the source was within this stone wall.


    He slashed fiercely with the True Yang Five Elements Sword in his hand.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡±


    The Spirit Vein shook, and countless rocks and dust splattered, striking the Mana shields protecting him and Li Feiyu.


    Suddenly, a natural rock cave over ten zhang in size appeared in front of them.


    Though the cave seemed naturally formed, it was apparent that it had been artificially excavated.


    Luminous Pearls that had lost their luster were placed in each corner, and there was a stone table and chairs covered in moss.


    It looked like a Cultivator¡¯s Cave Mansion.


    At that instant, a rich wave of Spiritual Energy struck them from within the cave.


    ¡°This Spiritual Energy¡­ could it be¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the cave mansion before him, pausing for a moment as he vaguely guessed.


    ¡°Be careful, Changsheng.¡±


    Li Feiyu, realizing that this was a predecessor¡¯s Cave Mansion, immediately warned.


    He had explored many ancient remains and cave mansions and was well aware that such places didn¡¯t always signify good fortune.


    Many cultivators with corrupt hearts, on the brink of Passing Away, or those who lost control in their Cultivation and fell into Demonic ways, would set traps and Killing Formations in their Cave Mansions out of a malicious wish that since they could not achieve the Great Dao, neither should others who come after.


    There were even Cultivators who purposefully created treasure maps to bait others with the promise of their Cave Mansion¡¯s treasures.


    Thus, many who explored these relics full of joy ended up meeting tragic fates.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said to the Seeking Spirit Mouse: ¡°Hurry up.¡±


    He then slapped his Storage Bag, summoning a Puppet and followed the Seeking Spirit Mouse into the cave.


    ¡°Squeak, squeak, squeak¡ª¡±


    The Seeking Spirit Mouse was naturally very alert to danger, and after looking around, it entered a stone chamber inside the cave. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng immediately controlled the puppet to push open the stone door, and a mist-like Spiritual Energy raged out.


    The Seeking Spirit Mouse immediately rushed in, followed by sounds of water and its joyful and contented chirping.


    ¡°Is this Spiritual Energy turned to mist?¡±


    Li Feiyu had already noticed the excessively rich Spiritual Energy in the cave.


    And now inside this stone chamber, the Spiritual Energy was so dense that it had misted, which was astonishing.


    ¡°It seems there is a Spiritual Eye Spring inside.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, knowing his guess was correct.


    Although there was no Spirit Vein here, there had to be a treasure of the Spiritual Spring!


    Only then could the Spiritual Energy become so dense over the years that it overflowed and formed a miniature Spirit Stone mine.


    ¡°What, a Spiritual Eye Spring? Changsheng, are you saying there¡¯s a Spiritual Eye Spring inside!?¡±


    Li Feiyu exclaimed, his face turning white with shock.


    Though he had never seen a Spiritual Eye Spring, he had heard of its existence.


    He knew that such treasures were incredibly rare and immeasurable in value!


    To think that Lu Changsheng had found a Spiritual Eye Spring on this venture!


    ¡°Changsheng, you really have great fortune to encounter such an opportunity just by stepping out.¡±

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    Li Feiyu quickly calmed himself down, his voice tinged with envy as he spoke.


    His words, indicating not only his own envy but also suggesting the ownership of this Spiritual Eye Spring.


    After all, it was not uncommon in the Cultivation World for brothers to turn against each other and friends to become enemies.


    Ninety-nine percent of these conflicts were over interests!


    Having such a rare treasure appear before them now, it would certainly be false to claim he wasn¡¯t tempted.


    However, the relationship between the two men, as well as the current situation, compelled him to make an immediate choice. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ...


    ¡°Hehe, indeed lucky.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face broke into a smile.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that, having just acquired the Dragon Seeking Technique, he would find such an item using this very skill.


    The two of them cautiously entered the cave mansion and made their way to a stone chamber.


    They immediately saw, in the center of the cramped chamber, a mini spring bubbling with water.


    Right there, the Seeking Spirit Mouse was lying comfortably in the basin-sized spring.


    Beside the spring, however, half lay a corpse.


    The corpse was covered with a Spiritual Light-faded, slightly tattered Magical Robe.


    Its chest bones were broken, showing slight discoloration, suggesting it had suffered severe injuries before passing away here.


    ¡°It looks like it¡¯s been hundreds of years since the passing.¡±


    Li Feiyu spoke up.


    ¡°Mm, and looking at it, he seems to have been a Nascent Soul Immortal in life.¡±


    Lu Changsheng noticed a dim grey pill at the location of the corpse¡¯s Dantian.


    This indicated the individual had been a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    He didn¡¯t approach, but with a sweep of his hand, a gust of wind howled through the chamber, lifting the Magical Robe of the corpse.


    He then controlled a puppet to inspect the chamber, making sure there were no traps.


    ¡°Whoosh.¡±


    A ring, a Storage Bag, and a grey pill flew into Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands.


    ¡°This immortal must have been severely injured before death, even the True Elixir is fractured.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw that the grey pill was full of cracks, seemingly ready to break at the slightest force.


    If the True Elixir had been intact, it would be priceless to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!


    Judging from the situation in Jiang Country¡¯s Cultivation Realm, achieving Core Formation was incredibly difficult!


    Ninety percent of Foundation Establishment Cultivators never achieve Core Formation in their lifetime!


    But if one was lucky, having a Third-Order Demon Pill or a Nascent Soul Cultivator¡¯s True Elixir at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, or some external treasure, it could be used to condense a False Core.


    Although a False Core is incomparable to a true Nascent Soul Cultivator.


    It grants a life span of three hundred years and a combat power, status, and position far exceeding that of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, enough to be called an Immortal!


    ¡°Truly a pity.¡±


    Li Feiyu took the grey pill from Lu Changsheng¡¯s hand and examined it, his expression one of regret.


    Having such an external pill is akin to gaining an opportunity for a False Core.


    ¡°A bit poor, huh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng briefly inspected the Storage Ring and Storage Bag.


    The Storage Ring contained no Spirit Stones, just some random materials and miscellaneous items.


    But from Lu Changsheng¡¯s perspective, even the items of value didn¡¯t exceed a few ten thousand Spirit Stones.


    The Storage Bag was very simple.


    Inside were three Jade Slips and a dark black, somewhat damaged halberd.


    He briefly looked at them. The first two Jade Slips were Cultivation Techniques, named ¡°Blood Shura Technique¡± and ¡°Earth Fiend Holding Heaven Skill.¡±


    The third Jade Slip was the last words of the corpse¡¯s owner.


    It stated his name was Jing Jueming, born in the Shura Sect of Liang Country, and came to the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm due to a sect mission.


    The details of the mission were not mentioned, just that he had encountered a siege by Qingyun Sect, barely escaping after using all his strength.


    However, due to severe injuries and the shattering of his True Elixir, unable to escape from Qingyun Sect¡¯s territory, he hid here, opened this cave mansion, hoping to use his sect¡¯s secret technique, ¡°The Shadow Crimson Technique,¡± to heal by transforming his True Elixir¡¯s Origin Source, then condensing the Demon Pill to bring life from near death.


    If he failed and died, any person with fate coming after could inherit his mantle, to be his successor.


    If they later broke through to Core Formation, they should slay a Nascent Soul Immortal from Qingyun Sect to commemorate his spirit in heaven.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, this Demonic Path Cultivator was quite a decent person, just a bit fanciful.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the information inside the Jade Slip and shook his head.


    He handed the items from the Storage Bag to Li Feiyu to examine, then turned his gaze back to the Spiritual Eye Spring in front of him.


    This Spiritual Eye Spring, while nowhere near the one he obtained from the system¡¯s lucky draw in terms of size and Spiritual Energy density,


    regardless, it was still a Spiritual Eye Spring, far superior to a Spiritual Origin Pearl.


    If this Spiritual Eye Spring was used to upgrade the Biyun Peak, the Spiritual Vein of Biyun Peak would likely advance from High-quality Second Rank to Top-grade Second Rank!


    ¡°Feiyu, sharing sees, I do need this Spiritual Eye Spring.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke to Li Feiyu, ¡°This Magical Treasure, although somewhat damaged, might still be worth a decent amount of money;you can handle it in Azure Phoenix Immortal City.¡±


    That halberd was only useful to him for practicing the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    But since he was taking the Spiritual Eye Spring, it wouldn¡¯t be fair not to give him anything, hence he gave the Magical Treasure to the other.


    Considering Li Feiyu¡¯s status in Azure Phoenix Immortal City, he should be able to handle it.


    ¡°Changsheng, how can this be, this is your fortune and opportunity, I¡¯ve done nothing.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll just copy this ¡®Earth Fiend Holding Heaven Skill,¡¯ that will suffice.¡±


    Li Feiyu hurriedly asserted.


    He had selected a main Cultivation Technique in Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    But the Body Refining Technique he used was still the old ¡°Profound Body Refinement Technique.¡±


    He knew after a brief look that his ¡°Profound Body Refinement Technique¡± was far inferior to this ¡°Earth Fiend Holding Heaven Skill.¡±


    ¡°No problem, take it, I¡¯d feel embarrassed taking everything.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke.


    Yet Li Feiyu simply couldn¡¯t bring himself to accept the Magical Treasure.

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    Thinking that he hadn¡¯t done much and that owning this cultivation technique was enough, he could at most pick a few spiritual materials from the storage ring.


    Having just returned to Azure Phoenix Immortal City, he could ask someone to craft a couple of suitable magic artifacts for him.


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t insist and passed the storage ring to Li Feiyu, keeping the Black Halberd for himself.


    Although this was a Low-Grade Magical Treasure, due to severe wear and hundreds of years of neglect without an owner¡¯s mana nourishing it, its Spiritual Light was dull and difficult to activate.


    It could be said that this no longer counted as a treasure, but merely as a rare material to be recast by someone.


    ...


    ¡°Changsheng, how do you plan to take away the Spiritual Eye Spring?¡±


    Li Feiyu looked at Lu Changsheng and said.


    Although the Spiritual Eye Spring could be carried with oneself,


    to his knowledge, it required the Great Magical Power of a Nascent Soul Immortal to be relocated.


    Ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators simply couldn¡¯t take such a spring with them.


    ¡°Hehe, now I manage a family, so I have studied the skills and legacy of Dragon Seekers, and just so happen to understand some of this technique,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a laugh.


    Had it been before, it indeed would have been difficult for him to take away the Spiritual Eye Spring.


    But for a Second-order Dragon Seeker, it was effortless.


    ¡°Scram.¡±


    Lu Changsheng disdainfully said to the golden mouse in the center of the Spiritual Spring.


    Such a clear and clean spring, and you, a mouse, soaking in it, what are you thinking?


    Hearing this, the Seeking Spirit Mouse reluctantly walked out of the Spiritual Spring and sat down on the side, looking somewhat aggrieved.


    ¡°Feiyu, back off a bit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Li Feiyu.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Li Feiyu quickly nodded and stepped back.


    But as he saw the corpse next to the Spiritual Spring, he immediately moved it aside.


    Then Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands formed a Gesture Incantation, and his palms emanated dazzling yellow light, pressing onto the ground.


    Boom!


    Spiritual Light surged, and the ground around the spring violently shook and cracked.


    ¡°Rise!¡±


    Lu Changsheng uttered softly, and the basin-sized spring suddenly broke through the earth and began to ascend.


    Once the Spiritual Eye Spring was completely hovering in the air, Lu Changsheng cast successive spells, causing the yellow light to envelop and seal the spring.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Lu Changsheng stored the Spiritual Eye Spring in his storage ring, his eyes revealing a hint of joy.


    With this spring, the state of his own Spiritual Vein¡ªor even Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven¡ªcould be improved once again.


    ¡°If luck is on my side, finding a few more Spiritual Eye Springs¡ªor even top-grade ones¡ªupgrading to a Third-Order Spirit Vein will be a breeze,¡± Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help fantasizing.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, Changsheng, you really are skillful,¡± Li Feiyu said, watching the scene before him in admiration.


    He had learned some details about Lu Changsheng during this time.


    He knew that his friend was a Second-tier Top-level Talisman Master, and a Second-order Inferior Alchemist.


    Now seeing him also skilled in Dragon Seeking Techniques, he didn¡¯t even know what to say.


    He thought to himself that his good brother, despite a subpar Spiritual Root, had deep fortune and incredible comprehension.


    Even if he were to become a Loose Cultivator, he would fare exceedingly well!


    Afterward, he placed the corpse back into the deep pit of the Spiritual Spring.


    ¡°Predecessor, we won¡¯t inherit your legacy.¡±


    ¡°These treasures, not brought in life, not taken in death, it¡¯s truly a pity to bury them with you.¡±


    ¡°Today, as we lay you to rest, let these treasures serve as our compensation for burying your bones and erecting this monument.¡±


    Li Feiyu said solemnly.


    He then buried the corpse and used his long sword to split a stone into a stele, carving the words ¡®Tomb of Jing Jueming¡¯ onto it.


    Lu Changsheng, seeing this, also stepped forward to bow his respects.


    After all, since he had benefited, it was only appropriate to give thanks.


    ¡°Everyone says how wonderful cultivation is, but who has seen corpses buried in the wilderness? A Nascent Soul Immortal ending up in such a state,¡± Li Feiyu said, filled with emotion.


    He had seen very few Core Formation individuals up to this point in his cultivation journey.


    This was the first time he had seen the remains of a Nascent Soul Immortal, stirring deep emotions in his heart.


    ¡°That¡¯s why we should cherish the present,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    ¡°Hehe, I just can¡¯t stay idle,¡± Li Feiyu replied with a wry smile, shaking his head, ¡°Besides, it¡¯s hard to give up when you¡¯re not content.¡±


    ¡°This place still needs to be dealt with.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the situation before him and furrowed his brow.


    Having made a path here, others could follow it if they came.


    After thinking for a moment, he put the Seeking Spirit Mouse into his Spiritual Pet Bag, cast an Iron Wall Talisman to solidify the room into an iron barrier, then he and Li Feiyu left the cavern and attacked the cave with the Giant Sword Technique.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    In an instant, the cave collapsed and was concealed, with both men transforming into Escape Light and swiftly leaving.


    ¡°Changsheng, father, Uncle Li.¡±


    As the two men left the mine, Lu Miaoge and Lu Quanzhen among others were still waiting outside.


    ¡°We inspected the situation inside, which caused some delay, but now we will head straight to White Tiger Mountain,¡± Lu Changsheng told his wife and children.


    Naturally, the children and others had no objections to this.


    Immediately, everyone boarded the Spirit Boat and set off directly for White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, we really had great luck this time¡ªI found a Spiritual Spring inside,¡± Lu Changsheng shared his joy with Lu Miaoge through a secret message on the Spirit Boat. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°What? A Spiritual Spring!?¡± Lu Miaoge was even more surprised and delighted than Lu Changsheng upon hearing this.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, although this spring is not as good as the one we obtained at home, it¡¯s still quite remarkable¡­¡±


    ¡°And inside there was also the corpse of a Nascent Soul Immortal, but this Immortal was a Demonic Path Cultivator who has been dead for several hundred to a thousand years, and since he died after suffering serious injuries, he didn¡¯t have any precious treasures with him¡­¡±

 Chapter 676: Core Formation Relics, Attack on White Tiger Mountain! (4)

    Lu Changsheng continued.


    ¡°This is already quite good;not only is there a Spirit Stone mine, but also such a harvest¡­ Changsheng, your fortune can be said to be incredibly profound¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge said softly, her heart couldn¡¯t help but feel astonished and surprised, her own husband truly was a favored person of the heavens.


    No wonder he possessed so many Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, rare Cultivation Techniques, and Spiritual Pets!


    Such luck, it¡¯s like just stepping outside could lead to opportunities!


    Probably starting from the early years when he found the Nine Netherhound, every time he went out there were chances for remarkable encounters.


    ...


    ¡­


    White Tiger Mountain, Zhao Family.


    At this moment, the Zhao Family¡¯s Great Formation was fully activated, slowly revolving.


    All the Family Disciples were on high alert, with the posture of facing a formidable enemy.


    Although the Zhao Family Ancestor had invited someone from the Jinlong Ridge Jin Family to act as a mediator and judge,


    such matters, in any case, could enhance the cohesion of the family through this method!


    ¡°Hm, why hasn¡¯t Lu Changsheng arrived yet? Wasn¡¯t the message sent that Lu Changsheng was heading towards our White Tiger Mountain?¡±


    The Zhao Family Patriarch looked at the external situation, his eyebrows deeply furrowed, pacing back and forth with an anxious expression.


    He was not actually looking forward to Lu Changsheng¡¯s quick arrival.


    Instead, having received the message that the opponent was coming to attack his family, and yet not arriving for a long time, his heart kept hanging, up and down.


    After all, with the reputation of the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family known far and wide, even though the ancestor had requested the Jinlong Ridge¡¯s intervention, he was still worried.


    ¡°Huh!? They¡¯ve come!¡±


    Just then, the Zhao Family Patriarch saw two small Spirit Boats in the distance flying towards them, growing larger and larger as they approached.


    He immediately said to the Zhao Family Disciples who were on full alert: ¡°Everyone, get ready!¡±


    He then signaled to his own ancestor to indicate that Lu Changsheng had come.


    ¡­


    ¡°Is this White Tiger Mountain?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, aboard the Spirit Boat, looked at White Tiger Mountain.


    The entire valley was enshrouded in a pale golden Formation, making it impossible to see inside.


    But from a bird¡¯s-eye view, it somewhat resembled a crouching fierce tiger.


    As far as Lu Changsheng knew, White Tiger Mountain had abundant mine resources.


    In the early years, the Zhao Family relied on the mineral resources of White Tiger Mountain and their Artifact Refining skills, reaching their peak period with as many as five Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and once controlling two marketplaces.


    But due to various reasons, they did not progress further and began to decline.


    And because the mineral resources were non-renewable, over-extraction led to a decline in family profits, and the family¡¯s situation grew worse and worse.


    In recent decades, they still possessed two Foundation Building Great Cultivators.


    But after the battle at Blackwater Pool, the Zhao Family lost a Foundation Establishment Ancestor, leaving only one Foundation Establishment Cultivator, which could be said to be in the worst situation.


    ¡°But the Spirit Vein of White Tiger Mountain¡¯s Zhao Family will definitely not be bad;even if it¡¯s not Second-order Superior, it still belongs to the Second-Grade Medium Quality top-tier, and won¡¯t be worse than the initial Blue Lake Mountain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought inwardly.


    Right now, he did not have any plans to establish a branch family on White Tiger Mountain.


    He planned to wait until his children made a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment before considering arrangements for White Tiger Mountain.


    But having acquired the Dragon Seeking skill, he indeed wanted to try and intercept a Spiritual Vein Origin from White Tiger Mountain!


    It wasn¡¯t long.


    The two Spirit Boats stopped at the mountain gate of White Tiger Mountain, suspended in the air.


    Lu Changsheng, in a green long robe, stepped off the Spirit Boat, stood on thin air, and a white Magical Sword appeared in his hand, striking at the pale golden Great Formation above White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The Formation on White Tiger Mountain immediately surged with flashing Spiritual Light, with streaks of golden radiance flowing within, where faintly, a fierce tiger could be seen ferociously roaring.


    Second-order Superior ¡ª Fierce Tiger Encircling Mountain Great Formation!


    ¡°Lu Mountain Lord, for you to transgress upon our Zhao Family like this is simply too outrageous! Do you really think our White Tiger Mountain is weak and can be bullied!?¡±


    The Zhao Family Patriarch, in a purple brocade robe, rose up within the Great Formation, his arm sleeves tightly clenched, his expression both shocked and angry, and he shouted loudly.


    He did not expect Lu Changsheng to be so arrogant!


    To actually take action against their Family Great Formation without a word!


    Simply not placing them, White Tiger Mountain, in his eyes!


    ¡°Too outrageous!? Your White Tiger Mountain covets my Lu Family mine veins and even conspired against Lu Someone¡¯s daughter in secret, and you still have the face to speak of being too outrageous!?¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re sensible, open the Formation yourself, apologize and make amends, Lu Someone might still spare your Zhao Family once, otherwise, today will be the day your White Tiger Mountain falls!¡±


    Lu Changsheng sneered coldly, said with an indifferent expression, and his hands did not stop moving, bombarding the White Tiger Mountain Formation.


    Li Feiyu and the Lu Family Disciples, seeing this, also one after another brought out their magic artifacts to bombard White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom¡ª¡ª¡±


    In an instant, the White Tiger Mountain Great Formation¡¯s Spiritual Light surged, flickering on and off.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, don¡¯t fabricate lies to use as an excuse to forcibly take over my White Tiger Mountain!¡±


    Just at this moment, a voice full of stamina and slightly aged rang out.


    A streak of Escape Light flew in from the depths.


    His hair grayed, his figure tall, in a purple Magical Robe, emanating an imposing aura, it was the Zhao Family Ancestor.


    However, seeing Lu Miaoge there as well, his pupils couldn¡¯t help but contract.


    Although many of them believed that the battle at Red Leaf Valley had been greatly exaggerated,


    but through some exposed memory stones, the records of the night¡¯s events, both of them indeed had the astonishing achievement of slaying several Foundation Building Great Cultivators!


    ¡°Fabricate lies?¡±


    Upon seeing the scene at the mine, Lu Changsheng guessed that the other party would not admit it.


    He sneered and said: ¡°As to how things really are, your Zhao Family knows very well.¡±


    ¡°Actions speak louder than words;Lu Someone is too lazy to argue with you about it. Even if the Supreme Sect inquires, Lu Someone will be justified and without a guilty conscience!¡±


    ¡°If you now open your Formation and offer White Tiger Mountain in apology, Lu Someone might still spare you.¡±


    ¡°If you stubbornly resist and insist on being an enemy of my Blue Lake Mountain, then Lu Someone won¡¯t be polite.¡± sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng spoke, and with a pat of his Storage Bag, a fist-sized black bead appeared.


    This bead, known as the ¡®Forbidden Breaking Bead¡¯, was obtained by Ling Zixiao from Xiahou Monie, with the effect of breaking Formations and prohibitions.


    Then, from his sleeve, string after string of Talismans flowed out, suspending around him.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, how arrogant you are!¡±


    Seeing these Talismans, the Zhao Family Ancestor¡¯s face showed both fear and anger, wishing he could immediately activate the Formation and engage with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Heh, Lu Mountain Lord, quite a temper you have, quite domineering indeed,¡±


    Just then, another unhurried voice sounded.


    A middle-aged man around forty, with a square face, thick dark hair and beard, stern in appearance, dressed in a gold dragon-patterned Magical Robe, walked out with his hands behind his back, looking at Lu Changsheng and spoke indifferently.

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    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    Upon seeing the golden-robed man, Li Feiyu, Lu Yun, Lu Quanzhen, and others all showed solemn expressions on their faces. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    At the Wu Jing Mine Site, upon encountering countless corpses, they had guessed that the Zhao Family would seek outside intervention.


    And that power was likely to be Golden Dragon Ridge, adjacent to White Tiger Mountain.


    Although they did not recognize the golden-robed man,


    through the current situation and his attire, they faintly guessed his identity.


    ...


    ¡°Who might you be?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the golden-robed man who had appeared, his expression calm and indifferent.


    Having guessed that Golden Dragon Ridge might intervene, he had dared to come here;naturally, he had strategies to cope.


    Otherwise, upon hearing a mere name, would he have to take his wife, friends, and children and slink away, abandoning his dignity as Lu Ancestor?


    ¡°Golden Dragon Ridge Great Elder, Jin Zan!¡±


    The golden-robed man looked at Lu Changsheng, his expression haughty as he declared his identity.


    ¡°As expected¡­¡±


    Li Feiyu and the Lu Family disciples all felt a sinking feeling in their hearts upon hearing this.


    ¡°Do you of the Jin Family truly intend to meddle in the matters between Bi Lake Mountain and White Tiger Mountain?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression remained unchanged, his voice indifferent.


    ¡°This elder has heard that near your Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s mine, within the Black Cloud Mountain Range, a Spirit Stone mine was discovered. We originally wished to cooperate with Bi Lake Mountain in mining.¡±


    ¡°But your Lu Family, in order to monopolize this mine, has committed murder. Now, you even use this as an excuse to attack White Tiger Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Our Jin Family has been on good terms with White Tiger Mountain for generations, and this elder cannot idly watch such matters unfold.¡±


    Jin Zan, clad in a golden robe, stood with his hands behind his back, his voice steady yet condescending,


    Coming from a family with a legacy nearly a thousand years old and a False Core Immortal Patriarch, he naturally looked down on upstart families like Lu Changsheng¡¯s, which had been established for just over a decade without any profound heritage.


    Even though Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge were well-known, he still viewed them with some disdain.


    As these words were spoken, whether Zhao Family disciples or Lu Family disciples, all showed angry expressions and glared at each other.


    Clearly, both sides believed the other had committed unforgivable and utterly despicable acts!


    ¡°Ha, whether this matter is right or wrong will be judged by the Supreme Sect. Have you at Golden Dragon Ridge really decided to interfere in the feud between Bi Lake Mountain and White Tiger Mountain?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s tone was calm, scoffing as he spoke, ¡°If that is the case, then let Lu Someone experience your extraordinary skills.¡±


    His scoff was filled with indescribable contempt.


    He has always disliked wasting words with others;the attitudes of the Zhao and Jin Families left no room for discussion, a complete waste of time.


    In that case, it was better to meet action with action!


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    Li Feiyu appeared shocked.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng to confront Golden Dragon Ridge head-on.


    ¡°Changsheng always acts with caution and never does anything uncertain;he must have foreseen Golden Dragon Ridge¡¯s possible intervention and is confident in his actions.¡±


    Li Feiyu thought to himself, choosing to trust his close friend.


    Holding the Black Gold Longblade, mana surged within his body. With a step forward, his black brocade robe fluttered soundlessly, exuding an aura of solemn killing intent.


    Lu Miaoge, looking as pure as snow, stood quietly beside Lu Changsheng, her expression as calm as still water.


    After so many years as husband and wife, she trusted Lu Changsheng unconditionally.


    Whatever Lu Changsheng did, she would choose to support and trust him!


    Seeing this, the Zhao Family Ancestor was overjoyed internally.


    He thought Lu Changsheng had really become arrogant, not knowing his own abilities, or perhaps greed had clouded his judgment, chasing minor benefits at the cost of his life!


    To dare speak in such a manner to Jin Zan!


    After all, this Jin Zan was the highest cultivation strength in the Jin Family, aside from the False Core Patriarch, with a Ninth Level Foundation Establishment cultivation strength!


    For Lu Changsheng to offend him like this was simply courting death!


    ¡°Very well, very well, such arrogance, Lu Changsheng!¡±


    Jin Zan was astounded, then immediately became furiously enraged, his voice cold.


    He had thought that upon his arrival, after announcing his identity and name, Lu Changsheng would know difficulties and retreat ignominiously.


    Yet, not only did Lu Changsheng not choose to withdraw, but he also showed no respect at all!


    This was not only a slap to his face,


    it was also disregarding his Golden Dragon Ridge Jin Family completely!


    ¡°I have heard that you, the Lu couple, cultivate the Dual Cultivation Technique, and together, your combat power is comparable to the Peak of Foundation Establishment. Today, this elder will personally test your reputed skills to see if your arrogance is justified!¡±


    Jin Zan stepped out of the White Tiger Mountain Array, his voice icy as he called out, revealing the spiritual pressure and mana of Ninth Level Foundation Establishment.


    Though he had heard of the reputations and battle victories of Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge,


    he did not quite believe it.


    After all, two early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators eliminating many Foundation Establishment opponents, including two at the late stage, in a short time¡ªthat sounded like a joke!


    He thought it more plausible that, working together, they could perhaps manage to kill a couple of opponents if they exhausted all their strength.


    Especially since the memory stones that had leaked from the Red Leaf Valley Market that night showed vague battle conditions, providing only a rough idea.


    This further convinced him that Lu Changsheng was using such means to enhance his family¡¯s prestige for opportunistic expansion.


    ¡°Shoo¡ª¡±


    A silver gleam shot from Jin Zan¡¯s eyes.


    In that instant, Lu Changsheng realized it was some kind of Divine Sense Attack secret technique.


    His Divine Sense had already surpassed the Peak of Foundation Establishment, striving toward Core Formation, making such attacks completely ineffective against him.


    ¡°Divine Sense Attack, I can do that too!¡±


    Lu Changsheng snorted lightly, and a Divine Sense Attack ¡®Soul Dispersion Needle¡¯ formed in his mind and shot out invisibly.


    ¡°Hmph.¡±


    Jin Zan grunted, his brow furrowing tightly, his face showing disbelief.


    He had never expected that his Divine Sense Attack would not only have no effect on Lu Changsheng but that he himself would almost suffer a loss.


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    The surrounding crowd, witnessing this scene, all showed expressions of shock.

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    Although they couldn¡¯t perceive the invisible clash of spiritual consciousness,


    it was clear that Jin Zan had just been at a disadvantage.


    ¡°Elder Jin, if that¡¯s all the strength you have, there¡¯s still time to retreat,¡± Lu Changsheng said calmly, clad in a green robe, looking ethereal and handsome.


    ¡°Hmph, it seems I¡¯ve underestimated Lu Mountain Lord. It¡¯s to be expected;after all, Lu Changsheng is renowned for his Talisman Formation Art and naturally has extraordinary divine sense,¡± Jin Zan said, his expression dark and unpleasant, realizing he had underestimated his opponent and had hoped to catch him off guard with his divine sense.


    Seeing this, the Zhao Family Patriarch didn¡¯t hesitate and immediately charged out of the Great Formation to join Jin Zan.


    At this point, with both sides confronting each other, he naturally couldn¡¯t just watch Jin Zan face three Foundation Establishment Cultivators alone.


    ...


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    At the same time, a tiger¡¯s roar echoed from the depths of White Tiger Mountain.


    A white-browed tiger, nearly ten feet tall, appeared, walking on clouds and enveloped in rolling demon qi.


    Upon closer inspection, one could see that the tiger¡¯s fur was sparse and gray-white, its body slightly emaciated, showing signs of old age.


    This was none other than the Clan Guardian Spirit Beast of White Tiger Mountain, the High-Rank Howling Cloud Tiger!


    Originally, Lu Changsheng¡¯s side had three Foundation Building Great Cultivators!


    But now, the Zhao Family also had two Foundation Building Great Cultivators and a Second Order Spiritual Beast!


    Moreover, this place was the spirit land of the Zhao Family, protected by the Fierce Tiger Encircling Mountain Great Formation.


    This formation was a second-order top-quality array, which even an Energy Refining Cultivator could control to threaten Foundation Establishment Cultivators!


    Lu Yun saw that the situation was not good, his expression a bit panicked, and he quickly opened his Spiritual Pet Bag.


    ¡°Aowoo!¡±


    The Nine Netherhound appeared instantly, with its blood-red intimidating eyes sweeping over everyone. It let out a low growl, its head looking fierce and terrifying, exuding an aura of savage evil.


    ¡°Uh!? A Second Order Spiritual Beast!?¡±


    Jin Zan and the Zhao Family Patriarch were taken aback upon seeing the Nine Netherhound.


    They hadn¡¯t expected that the small Bi Lake Mountain would have a Second Order Spiritual Beast!


    And this beast¡¯s appearance and aura seemed far superior to the Zhao Family¡¯s Howling Cloud Tiger!


    ¡°Is this Xiao Hei?¡±


    Li Feiyu was surprised to see the Nine Netherhound.


    He not only recognized the Nine Netherhound but also knew that this spiritual pet was picked up by Lu Changsheng three years ago during their arrangement. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But now, in such a short time, this spiritual pet had actually advanced to the second rank!?


    It should be noted that normal demon beasts would need at least fifty to sixty years, or even a century, to have a chance at advancing to the second rank.


    And after hunting demon beasts for many years, he could tell at a glance that the Nine Netherhound was not simple;it was at least of Earth Grade bloodline, or even some kind of mutated bloodline!


    ¡°Changsheng¡¯s good fortune¡­¡±


    Li Feiyu was at a loss for what to say internally, feeling a surge of envy.


    ¡°Hmph, just a Second-Rank Early Stage Demon Beast,¡± Jin Zan said coldly and dismissively.


    However, the Zhao Family Patriarch and several Zhao Family Cultivators noticed their Clan Guardian Spirit Beast, the Howling Cloud Tiger, revealing a hint of fear in its somewhat cloudy tiger eyes when facing the Nine Netherhound.


    ¡°Gold Dragon Hand!¡±


    Jin Zan snorted coldly, slapping his Storage Bag from which a golden claw, shining like a golden dragon claw, flew out.


    This claw burst forth with a force capable of piercing gold and stone, tearing through the air and lancing toward Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Taichi Talisman!¡±


    Lu Changsheng held Lu Miaoge¡¯s fair and delicate hand, their fingers interlocked, and he whispered to her.


    He had previously made it known that the two practiced Dual Cultivation Technique, so now was the time for the couple to join forces and validate that claim.


    This was also why he came with Lu Miaoge rather than Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Vvvv¡ª¡±


    In an instant, both of their mana flowed together, merging their energies.


    The Taichi Talisman in Lu Miaoge¡¯s hand flew out, hovering in the air, emitting radiant seven-colored halos before transforming into a small sword swirling with colors.


    The Water of Virtue Technique included two life-bound spiritual artifacts, one for attack and the other for defense!


    The attacking spiritual artifact, the Taichi Talisman, could transform into myriad types of artifacts for fending off enemies!


    Lu Changsheng had planted the Taiyi Dao Seed in Lu Miaoge, giving them a shared source of mana, allowing them to command the artifact.


    ¡°Clang!¡±


    The Taichi Talisman Sword collided with the golden claw, causing a sound of clashing metal and sparks to fly as the two forces of mana rubbed and collided.


    ¡°What a couple from Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s Lu Clan, they really have some skills,¡± said Jin Zan, his face changing slightly, before a cold smile appeared and he continued, ¡°But if you think you can match a Foundation Establishment Peak with just this, you¡¯re sorely mistaken!¡±


    ¡°Gold Dragon Square Halberd!¡±


    He gestured an incantation with both hands and slapped his Dantian, as if a dragon¡¯s roar emanated from within him.


    A halberd-like spiritual artifact burst forth from his body, enveloped in layers of golden light, like a roaring Flood Dragon, radiating strong waves of mana.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    Above the Gold Dragon Square Halberd, ancient patterns flowed, and a shadowy Flood Dragon emerged, its claws and teeth ready to strike.


    Faced with this attack, Lu Miaoge immediately brandished her ¡®Water Jue¡¯, placing it above her head to create a series of azure water screens.


    ¡°Wind-Fire Formation!¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly, making a Gesture Incantation with one hand and flicking his sleeve.


    The talisman that hovered behind him shot out along with the nine-nine Mystic True Signs, forming a Talisman Formation that trapped the Gold Dragon Square Halberd.


    ¡°Taichi Sword, kill!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, feigning control over the Taichi Talisman, shouted out commandingly.


    Although the Taichi Talisman was only a low-quality spiritual artifact, at that moment, it was ferocious, exuding an overbearing and astounding magic aura, repelling the Gold Dragon Hand and slashing straight at Jin Zan.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t good!¡±


    Upon seeing this, Jin Zan¡¯s expression dramatically changed, and he hurriedly maneuvered his Gold Dragon Hand to intercept the seven-colored sword.


    ¡°Clang!¡±


    The Gold Dragon Hand, confronting the Taichi Talisman, began to falter, its golden luster dimming and the spiritual artifact seeming to cry out in distress.


    Watching this scene, everyone present was shocked and stunned.


    Nobody had expected that Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, joining forces, would be so formidable.


    In just a few exchanges, they had put Elder Jin from the Jin Family at a disadvantage.

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    ¡°No wonder Changsheng is so confident. It turns out that when he and Miss Lu combine their strength, their combat power is like that of someone at the peak of Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Li Feiyu muttered to himself, astonished by his good brother¡¯s strength.


    He had thought that after his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, he could barely catch up with Lu Changsheng, but now he realized the gap between their powers was so large.


    ¡°This, this, this¡­¡±


    ¡°Yes, the fact that Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge joined forces to kill the Robber Cultivator happened ten years ago. Now that ten years have passed, Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation level has broken through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, and Lu Miaoge has also increased her strength. Together, they are far beyond ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators. I¡¯m afraid only the False Core Patriarch could suppress them¡­¡±


    At this moment, the Zhao Family Ancestor felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, sweating profusely, terrified and regretful.


    ...


    He knew that now was not the time for regret, the only thing to do was to rely on Jin Zan still being there, to make a quick decision.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng must be distracted at this moment. If I take the chance to kill him, there is still a chance!¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor¡¯s expression turned fierce, and he shouted loudly to his family, ¡°Operate the Great Formation at full strength and kill Lu Changsheng!¡±


    During his words, he immediately brought out a resplendent purple-gold armor and, holding a long sword, charged towards Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Your opponent is me!¡±


    Li Feiyu looked at the Zhao Family Ancestor, his expression cold and uncompromising as he stepped up to meet him.


    Even if his opponent¡¯s cultivation level was higher than his, he, Li Feiyu, had come through many battles and had never encountered a scene he had not seen, having even killed someone at the late stage of Energy Refinement when he was at the middle stage!


    ¡°All remain calm;offer the Talismans to resist the Great Formation!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen looked at the situation unfolding before him, his expression serious, as he immediately released the aura of the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement.


    In the midst of speaking, he slapped his Storage Bag and brought out the Second Rank Puppet that Lu Changsheng had given him, calling out to his fellow brothers and sisters.


    These Lu Family Disciples had never experienced such a battlefield, and for a moment, some were panicked.


    But upon hearing Lu Quanzhen¡¯s words, they quickly calmed down and one after another took out Talismans from their Storage Bags.


    ¡°Xiao Hei, that guy is up to you!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen looked at the Nine Netherhound and immediately pointed at the Howling Cloud Tiger that was roaring out, saying quickly.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The Nine Netherhound roared at the Howling Cloud Tiger, causing a look of fear to flicker in the tiger¡¯s turbid eyes.


    This Howling Cloud Tiger was a demon beast at the middle stage of the second rank.


    However, the suppression of bloodlines among demon beasts was very serious.


    Not to mention that it was getting old and was not at its peak strength.


    Even if it were at its peak, facing the Nine Netherhound, it would be suppressed by bloodline alone, weakening its momentum by a third and unable to exert its full strength.


    ¡°Not bad.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, looking at the performance of his children.


    Although their display was not particularly good, it was not utterly unsightly either.


    Especially his son, Lu Quanzhen, whom he had always been very satisfied with.


    ¡°Kill!¡±


    He looked towards Jin Zan and coldly shouted a command.


    The wobbling Golden Dragon Hand, under the pressure of the Taichi Talisman, finally let out a burdened wail and began to crack.


    ¡°How is this possible!?¡±


    Jin Zan watched Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, who looked like a couple of gods, his face extremely ugly.


    For the first time, he felt the enemy was so troublesome!


    He wanted to retract his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact to go on the offensive for defense.


    But at this moment, the Golden Dragon Halberd was trapped by Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman Formation, constantly bombarded, draining his mana.


    ¡°Pff!¡±


    The Taichi Talisman Sword burst forth with a dazzling array of seven colors, extremely brilliant, and continued to slash towards Jin Zan.


    ¡°Damn it, how can there be such a Dual Cultivation Technique that allows a middle-stage Foundation Establishment and an early-stage Foundation Establishment to have such strength!¡±


    Jin Zan hurriedly brought out a white light pearl, forming a thick protective barrier around himself.


    Then with both hands forming a Gesture Incantation, he fully activated his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact, the Golden Dragon Halberd, trying to go on the offensive for defense to break the Talisman Formation and strike at Lu Changsheng.


    However, in just a moment, he was filled with dread.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    Under the assault of the Taichi Talisman Sword, his protective barrier cracked in a short while and began to widen at a visible rate.


    He quickly tried to stabilize the protective Spirit Pearl in front of him.


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing this, let out a cold snort.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    In an instant, the Talisman Formation trapping the Golden Dragon Halberd exploded on his command.


    He hadn¡¯t used many Talismans this time;most of them were First Grade Talismans, with only a small portion being Second Grade Talismans.


    Yet the fusion and explosion of so many Talismans were still extremely powerful, causing everyone present to tremble with fear.


    Jin Zan¡¯s Life-bound Spiritual Artifact cried out in the explosion of the Talisman Formation, a crack appearing on its surface.


    ¡°Pff!¡±


    Jin Zan, who had been managing to hold on, suddenly turned pale the moment his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact was damaged, spitting out a mouthful of Essence Blood, and seemed to age considerably.


    ¡°Stop, Lu¡­ Lu Mountain Lord, I¡­ I, the elder, admit defeat¡­¡±


    Jin Zan¡¯s voice trembled with fear as he spoke.


    He dared not continue fighting.


    Knowing that if he did, he would likely end his life there.


    Lu Changsheng looked at Jin Zan before him and after a moment, coldly spat out a single word, ¡°Scram!¡±


    Jin Zan was the Great Elder of the Jinlong Ridge Jin Family.


    He wasn¡¯t ready to completely fall out with the Jin Family just yet.


    Jin Zan¡¯s face was ashen, wanting to say something but not daring to speak.


    Finally, glancing at his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact, he gritted his teeth, turned into a streak of light, and fled in disarray. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°What!?¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor and the people of the Zhao Family saw this scene, all shocked and appalled, despair evident in their eyes.


    They had never imagined that the Jinlong Ridge Jin Family¡¯s Great Elder would be defeated so quickly by Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, forced to escape in such a sorry state.


    It was too unexpected, utterly inconceivable!


    ¡°Lu Mountain Lord¡­¡±


    The Zhao Family Ancestor was fighting Li Feiyu, currently gaining the upper hand, driving Li Feiyu to retreat.


    But at this moment, he instantly lost his will to fight, wanting to surrender and apologize.


    However, before he could finish speaking, Lu Changsheng had already sent the Taichi Talisman Sword slashing towards him.


    ¡°Pff!¡±

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    The seven-colored glow burst forth, instantly shattering the Zhao Family Ancestor¡¯s battle armor¡¯s defense, decapitating his head, which was filled with terror.


    ¡°Ancestor!¡±


    Inside White Tiger Mountain, members of the Zhao Family, who were managing the formation, witnessed this scene and all screamed in shock and fear.


    At that moment, some cried out loud, some screamed in terror, some showed faces of regret, and some even knelt down pleading for mercy.


    They all knew that their family was finished, White Tiger Mountain was finished!


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    ...


    Beside them, Lu Quanzhen commanded a Second Rank Puppet and the Nine Netherhound battling the Howling Cloud Tiger, causing the tiger to scream in anguish.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing this, showed no mercy and used the Taichi Talisman to slay the aged Howling Cloud Tiger with a sword stroke.


    He looked toward White Tiger Mountain and said indifferently, ¡°Are you not going to open the formation quickly?¡±


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Moments later, the power of the Fierce Tiger Encircling Mountain Great Formation slowly dissipated, and the mountain gate opened.


    Lu Changsheng retrieved Jin Zan¡¯s life-bound spiritual artifact.


    Holding Lu Miaoge¡¯s hand, they descended from the air like a celestial couple, arriving at the gate.


    At this time, all cultivators of the Zhao Family had knelt down.


    Yet, a few still refused to submit, severing their heart veins and killing themselves.


    The leading Zhao Family Patriarch looked at the celestial couple before him, fear evident in his eyes, and said, ¡°Zhao Family Patriarch Zhao Mingwei greets Lu Mountain Lord, Lu Ancestor.¡±


    ¡°Please spare our Zhao Family, Lu Mountain Lord, Lu Ancestor. I am willing to dissolve the Zhao Family and give White Tiger Mountain and all our properties to Blue Lake Mountain as compensation.¡±


    ¡°Our Zhao descendants are adept in vein exploration, purification, and artifact forging. If Lu Mountain Lord requires, we are at your disposal, without any second thoughts¡­¡± The Zhao Family Patriarch and several family elders immediately said with sobbing faces.


    Faced with this situation, even though they felt immense anger, they could not muster any will to resist.


    They could only plead for mercy, begging Lu Changsheng to spare their lives and preserve their family lineage.


    ¡°Ha, did you really think I came here to forcibly take over your Zhao Family¡¯s spirit land and properties?¡±


    ¡°You Zhao Family plotted against my daughter, coveted the mines of my Blue Lake Mountain, and even called on Golden Dragon Ridge, seeking to use power to overwhelm and frame us. It is due to these actions that I intervened,¡± Lu Changsheng snorted.


    While he did have his eyes on White Tiger Mountain, the pretext was still avenging his daughter.


    ¡°Absolutely, absolutely, I spoke out of turn.¡± The Zhao Family Patriarch quickly nodded in agreement, slapping himself, utterly servile.


    ¡°Since you truly and sincerely seek to offer reparations and apologize, I naturally won¡¯t slaughter all of you.¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression softened slightly.


    ¡°Thank you, Lu Mountain Lord, thank you!¡±


    Hearing this, the Zhao members showed mixed expressions of grief and joy, promptly voicing their thanks.


    However, there were still many Zhao descendants who kept their heads down, clenching their fists, daring to be angry but not speaking out.


    After all, such an act was utterly disgraceful!


    ¡°Which Zhao Family elders and descendants plotted against my daughter Ruyi?¡±


    Lu Changsheng surveyed the Zhao members and spoke.


    After a short while, three bodies were dragged over.


    These three knew that others might live, but they had no chance of survival.


    Better to end their lives by suicide than to later beg for life without being able to die.


    Lu Ruyi stepped forward, glanced at them to confirm they were the ones who had captured her, nodded in acknowledgment, her heart filled with myriad emotions.


    ¡°Since the primary culprits are eliminated, and the grudges resolved, let us put this matter to rest for now,¡± Lu Changsheng, seeing this, spoke in a calm and mild tone: ¡°Now that your Zhao Family no longer has Foundation Establishment Cultivators to guard, it¡¯s hard to defend White Tiger Mountain. Does the Zhao Patriarch have any plans?¡±


    The Zhao Family Patriarch, hearing this, appeared stunned.


    Then, with a face full of sorrow and tears, he displayed a respectful and flattering demeanour: ¡°The Zhao Family is willing to be a vassal to Blue Lake Mountain, completely at the disposal of the ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Hm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He indeed didn¡¯t have the intention to annihilate them completely.


    On one hand, ending this small matter with full slaughter wouldn¡¯t look good on the surface, and rumors would sound unpleasant, deterring and displeasing surrounding families.


    On the other hand, his family currently couldn¡¯t spare manpower to oversee White Tiger Mountain. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Zhao Family lacked Foundation Establishment Cultivators now, but they could still serve as guards.


    Besides, with so many Spiritual Root cultivators in the Zhao Family, it would be a pity and a waste to just kill them all.


    They would indeed be useful, whether sent to mine, refine artifacts, or other tasks.


    ¡°Father.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Quanzhen transmitted a message to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Hm? What is it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son.


    ¡°The child has some thoughts¡­¡± Lu Quanzhen immediately aired some of his ideas and suggestions for the Zhao Family arrangements.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Lu Changsheng briefly pondered, replying with one word.


    Others at the scene saw Lu Changsheng not speaking, unknowing of what he was considering, but no one dared to inquire further.


    ¡°Zhao Patriarch, since your Zhao Family is willing to become vassals to my family, we are all one family now.¡±


    ¡°This significant matter still requires Uncle to notify any Zhao cultivators outside to come back, so we can all get acquainted.¡±


    ¡°By the way, from now on, the matters of White Tiger Mountain will be under my management. My name is Lu Quanzhen, and Uncle Zhao can just call me Quanzhen,¡± Lu Quanzhen stepped forward, his clean-cut cheeks showing a smile, his eyes narrow, and he bowed.


    ¡°To ensure better future relations between our families without conflicts, if there are people in your family who do not wish to stay on White Tiger Mountain and want to leave, my Lu Family will not insist nor proceed with total annihilation.¡±


    ¡°Just swear an oath of the Dao Heart that you will not use the Zhao name of White Tiger Mountain to harbor ill intentions against my Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family in the future, and I will let you leave now. Whether you become Loose Cultivators or rebuild a family, my Lu Family will not interfere.¡±

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    Lu Quanzhen looked at the Zhao Family members and spoke in a gentle voice.


    ¡°Uh!?¡±


    Upon hearing his words, the cultivators from the Zhao Family were all stunned, their expressions filled with disbelief.


    But they all lowered their heads, not daring to make a sound or move.


    After a moment, only one Zhao Family disciple strode forward, his face filled with anger as he approached Lu Quanzhen.


    ¡°Only one person?¡±


    ...


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s expression was unchanged, a faint smile on his face.


    ¡°Since it¡¯s only one person, Fellow Daoist Brother, please.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen made a welcoming gesture and walked out of the gates of White Tiger Mountain with this person.


    Seeing this scene, several Zhao Family disciples, and even a Zhao Family elder stepped forward, indicating their desire to leave.


    ¡°Of course, you may.¡±


    Upon seeing this, Lu Quanzhen¡¯s face maintained its smile, his tone calm.


    However, a few Lu Family disciples looked somewhat puzzled, unable to understand why Lu Quanzhen was doing something as risky as releasing the tiger back to the mountain.


    Although these Zhao Family disciples could hardly be considered tigers.


    But if they were left to wander outside, it would pose an added danger to Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, you and the Zhao Family Patriarch should tally up the current situation of White Tiger Mountain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng called out to his son, Lu Yun.


    ¡°Yes, Father.¡±


    Lu Yun immediately nodded and stepped forward to confirm the number of family members, property, and resources with the Zhao Family Patriarch.


    ¡°Changsheng, although you let Jin Zan go this time, the conflict has been established and Golden Dragon Ridge is unlikely to let it go.¡±


    At this moment, Li Feiyu looked at Lu Changsheng and spoke in a low voice.


    ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t worry, unless the False Core Patriarch of Golden Dragon Ridge personally takes action, the Jin Family can¡¯t do anything to me.¡±


    ¡°And besides, this time I merely took over White Tiger Mountain and did not have direct conflict with their Golden Dragon Ridge, so that Ancestor from Jin probably won¡¯t start a war over this trivial matter and trouble me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    Even if that Ancestor of Jin Family were to actually come looking for trouble, he was not the least bit afraid.


    However, these words, he naturally would not say to Li Feiyu.


    He continued, ¡°Moreover, the enemy of my enemy is my friend;there are quite a few families in this area who are eyeing the Jin Family, these Family Forces may not want to see my Bi Lake Mountain rise, but they would like even less to see Golden Dragon Ridge rise.¡±


    ¡°I reckon it won¡¯t be long before many families come to Bi Lake Mountain to discuss forming an alliance, hoping we confront Golden Dragon Ridge directly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said in an unhurried voice.


    But having been a Mountain Master for over a decade, he understood these principles well.


    Golden Dragon Ridge¡¯s domineering behavior and their family currently being on the rise means that the surrounding families probably both fear and dread the Jin Family, not wanting them to continue to develop.


    Like the earlier Jin Zan, although his combat power is average, far inferior to that Robber Cultivator from the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    But with Ninth Layer Foundation Establishment and not being particularly old, not to mention condensing a True Elixir which is a remote possibility.


    But if he had sufficient resources, there was still hope to condense a False Core.


    Once a False Core is formed, it¡¯s something nobody wants to see.


    However, he had just been seriously injured by Lu Changsheng, damaging his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact, injuring his Origin Source;it would probably take several years, even over a decade, to recover.


    ¡°Okay, as long as you¡¯re aware.¡±


    Li Feiyu heard this and nodded, knowing these things were more clear to Lu Changsheng than himself.


    ¡°Feiyu, this man¡¯s armor and Spiritual Artifacts are quite good, they should suit you well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pointed to the Zhao Family Ancestor¡¯s Spiritual Artifact and spoke.


    This Zhao Family, deserving of their nearly thousand-year heritage, indeed had quite a foundation.


    Like these two Spiritual Artifacts, they were obviously not ordinary assembly line products, belonging to the top-grade among Spiritual Artifacts.


    Just right, as Li Feiyu had previously mentioned wanting to forge an armor Spiritual Artifact, and here it was served up to him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t refuse, I¡¯ve gained so much from White Tiger Mountain, it¡¯s only right for you to take these, and later on, see if there¡¯s anything else useful.¡±


    Lu Changsheng straightforwardly said, raising his hand.


    He was always generous towards people close to him;Li Feiyu sincerely treated him well, so he would help as much as he could.


    ¡°Alright, since that¡¯s the case, then I won¡¯t be polite.¡±


    Hearing this, Li Feiyu didn¡¯t refuse anymore and laughed heartily.


    ¡°Changsheng, what was Quanzhen doing just now?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miaoge asked softly, unaware of Lu Quanzhen¡¯s earlier intentions.


    She wasn¡¯t particularly surprised or shocked by Lu Changsheng¡¯s display of cultivation and magical power.


    After all, having been together for so many years, she knew many things.


    Now, unless Lu Changsheng directly achieved Core Formation or Nascent Soul, these situations were no longer able to move her.


    ¡°Hehe, didn¡¯t you notice? Jiuyou is not here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked up at the sky and spoke softly.


    He naturally would not agree to his son doing something like sending the tiger back to the mountain.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Only then did Lu Miaoge notice that the Nine Netherhound had disappeared at some unknown time, and she understood Lu Quanzhen¡¯s purpose.


    It was to first deal with the Zhao Family members who harbored deep hatred against their own family.


    Then slowly deal with these Zhao Family members now. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡­


    Tens of miles away from White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°Lu Quanzhen, you clearly said you would let us go!¡±


    A Zhao Family disciple was frantically escaping through the forest, maneuvering a Spiritual Artifact and using the Wind-Commanding Technique, his face showing horror.


    Lu Quanzhen sat on the back of the Nine Netherhound, his expression cold and silent.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    In a short while, the Nine Netherhound swooped beside this Zhao Family disciple, biting his body in half, blood and flesh a blur.


    Lu Quanzhen used a Flame Bullet Technique to burn him to ashes, then applied the Cleansing Technique to clean the bloodstains from the soil.


    ¡°Thank you for your hard work.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said to the Nine Netherhound.


    If it weren¡¯t for the Nine Netherhound being able to remember these people¡¯s scents and thus track them, with these people escaping separately, he really would have had trouble resolving them all.


    ¡°All settled, next up is handling the aftermath for the Zhao Family.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen squinted his slightly narrow eyes, stored the Nine Netherhound into the Spiritual Pet Bag, tidied his robe slightly, and with his face regaining its clear and elegant appearance, he maneuvered his Spiritual Artifact to return to White Tiger Mountain.

 Chapter 682: Brothers Conversation, Stirring from All Directions!

    White Tiger Mountain.


    Inside a great hall.


    Disciples of the Lu Family gathered together, discussing the battle that took place today.


    Although they hadn¡¯t done much themselves, the events of the day still brought them a great shock and made them realize the cruelty of the Cultivation World.


    ¡°Brother, when did you break through to the Energy Refinement Late Stage!¡±


    At this moment, Lu Caizhen saw her brother Lu Quanzhen return and immediately went up to him, quietly asking with excitement.


    ...


    She knew that her brother worked very hard on his cultivation every day.


    But she hadn¡¯t expected her brother to be so formidable.


    ¡°Quanzhen, you¡¯ve broken through to the Energy Refinement Late Stage!¡±


    ¡°Brother Quanzhen, you must have reached the Eighth Level Energy Refinement now, right?¡±


    ¡°Brother Quanzhen, you just let the Zhao Family go;what if they renege later and harbor thoughts of revenge?¡±


    Other disciples of the Lu Family also spoke up when they saw Lu Quanzhen.


    The highest cultivation among these people was Sixth Level Energy Refinement.


    Advancing from the Sixth to the Seventh Level was a significant barrier!


    With their Spiritual Root Talent, breaking through this barrier would take a lot of time and possibly even require Elixir Medicines.


    However, the strength Lu Quanzhen demonstrated today was clearly not just breaking through to the Energy Refinement Late Stage.


    Especially in the previous battle, Lu Quanzhen not only displayed a strength far above their own but also faced danger without fear, commanding a Second Rank Puppet to fight together with a Nine Netherhound against a Second Order Monster Beast. His image grew immensely formidable in their minds.


    ¡°Hehe, I had some opportunities when I was out, so I luckily made a breakthrough.¡±


    ¡°As for the Zhao Family matter, don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen smiled at his younger brothers and sisters, not saying much more.


    After all, his actions were not exactly righteous.


    But some thought of how long Lu Quanzhen had been away before returning and began to speculate, looking at him with increased admiration.


    ¡°Brother Quanzhen, you¡¯re back;I¡¯ve already roughly gathered the current information about the Zhao Family situation.¡±


    At this time, Lu Yun, along with Lu Ruyi, Lu Xiaoru, and a few others returned and immediately spoke upon seeing Lu Quanzhen.


    Although he was the Patriarch of the Lu Family, they were all brothers and sisters, so there was no undue authority.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng had said, the matter of White Tiger Mountain was under the full responsibility of Lu Quanzhen, so even though he was the Family Head, he wouldn¡¯t interfere too much.


    ¡°Thanks for the hard work, Brother Yun.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen showed a slight smile.


    Because Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaoyun were very close, he and his siblings were quite close with Lu Yun and his siblings on a normal day.


    The two went to a side hall.


    Lu Quanzhen took the scroll and flipped through it, casually asking, ¡°Brother Yun, do you have any suggestions for how we should handle the Zhao Family?¡±


    ¡°Brother Quanzhen, you¡¯ve always been better than me in these matters, you can make the decisions yourself.¡±


    Lu Yun spoke directly.


    He knew Lu Quanzhen was better than him at handling affairs. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    His own election as family head was entirely due to his father considering his mother Lu Miaoyun and Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°We¡¯re just brothers talking, and besides, you¡¯ll have to take over the affairs of White Tiger Mountain sooner or later.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said softly with a smile.


    He had long been disinterested in family affairs, only wanting to focus on his cultivation and break through to the Foundation Establishment.


    But after meeting his uncle Qu Changge, he saw a much broader world!


    He knew the Cultivation Realm of Jiang Country was too small.


    He had to set his sights higher, looking at the entire Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm!


    Only by doing so could he fulfill the agreement with his uncle, to form a High-Quality Golden Core within a hundred years!


    ¡°Now that the Zhao Family has submitted to our family, the next step naturally is to stabilize the situation with the Zhao Family, ensure their loyalty¡­¡±


    ¡°In this period, we also need to draw in some people from the Zhao Family. I saw that apart from the main lineage, they have two other lineages¡­¡±


    Lu Yun¡¯s face showed some hesitation as he spoke.


    ¡°Exactly, it¡¯s about elevating the collateral branches over the direct lineage, the side branches over the main lineage. For a family like the Zhao Family, where the side and collateral branches are usually overlooked and lack a sense of belonging, as long as we give them some incentives, they¡¯ll be willing to be our dogs.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said with a smile, ¡°But Brother Yun, strategies for power ultimately aren¡¯t honorable;in this world, only true power is the supreme rule.¡±


    ¡°Just like the Zhao Family¡¯s vassal submission to our family, they fear father, Aunt, Uncle Li, and Jiuyou.¡±


    ¡°So, we need not spend too much effort on the Zhao Family, to stabilize their situation, make them loyal.¡±


    ¡°As long as father is here, all our aunts are here, the Zhao Family wouldn¡¯t dare harbor any crooked thoughts, they can only obediently be our dogs.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re in a good mood, then you reward them with a few bones;if they dare to disobey, or do things sloppily, just kill them outright;after all, there are plenty of Zhao Family members willing to be dogs.¡±


    ¡°Remember, petty people only fear might, not kindness;the more polite and accommodating you are, the more they¡¯ll test your limits and take advantage.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen looked at the information on the Jade Scroll, speaking nonchalantly.


    ¡°Fear of might without respect for virtue¡­¡±


    Lu Yun was stunned, then his face showed realization, and he followed with a bit of embarrassment, ¡°Brother Quanzhen, I understand what you mean, but if this spreads and other families hear about it, won¡¯t it affect our family¡¯s reputation.¡±


    ¡°Brother Yun, it¡¯s the same old saying, true power is the supreme rule.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen looked up and smiled, ¡°With father, all our aunts here, what can other families dare gossip about? Even when it comes to reputation, was our family¡¯s reputation great when we seized Bihu Mountain from the Yu Family, or now as we take down White Tiger Mountain? How could such a thing matter compared to others?¡±


    ¡°These kinds of things others won¡¯t even dare to gossip about;how could they care about such insignificant matters? As long as our family is powerful, no matter what we do, there will always be people who praise us.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said this and patted his younger brother¡¯s shoulder.


    He knew that Aunt Lu Miaoyun had been the main mother in the family earlier, managing all the large and small affairs in the back court and had not disciplined Lu Yun enough.

 Chapter 683: Brothers Talk, Movements from All Directions! (2)

    But in order to set an example for the family, Lu Miaoyun imposed very strict requirements on the behavior and character of Lu Yun and his siblings.


    During his early years under the doting care of Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s Fourth Elder, Lu Yun had been somewhat arrogant.


    However, under Lu Miaoyun¡¯s strict guidance, his personality gradually became subservient, always listening to his mother Lu Miaoyun¡¯s arrangements, lacking in decisiveness and self-confidence.


    In his usual conduct, he always tried to follow in his father Lu Changsheng¡¯s footsteps, yet he only managed to mimic the surface, resulting in indecisiveness and being overly righteous.


    This was not only Lu Yun¡¯s problem;many of the Lu family¡¯s sons shared this issue.


    ¡°I understand,¡±


    ...


    Lu Yun nodded, then said with a bitter smile, ¡°Brother Quanzhen, I¡¯ve always thought that you would be better suited for the position of Family Head than me.¡±


    ¡°In two more years, when the family¡¯s leadership term is up for renewal, if you are willing, I believe father will certainly agree.¡±


    Lu Yun had always been aware of his own indecisiveness and lack of ruthlessness.


    ¡°Hehe, Brother Yun, do not underestimate yourself. With you as Family Head, at least the family is harmonious, and all your younger brothers and sisters acknowledge you,¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said with a smile.


    Although Lu Yun did lack ruthlessness and decisiveness,


    he had always been diligent and fair in his role as Family Head, unprejudiced and uncorrupted by power, thus he was well-recognized by his siblings.


    After the two brothers chatted casually for a while and settled on their plans, they began assigning tasks, mobilizing all the Lu family disciples.


    ¡­


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, the Zhao family, with nearly a thousand years of heritage, truly has quite a foundation,¡±


    said Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge as they arrived at the cave mansion where the Zhao Family Ancestor had been in closed-door cultivation.


    This place was at the Spiritual Spring of the White Tiger Mountain Spirit Vein, where the spiritual energy was very dense, having reached the level of second-order superior grade.


    It¡¯s not to say that the White Tiger Mountain Spirit Vein was second-order superior grade.


    Rather, with only one Foundation Establishment Cultivator¡ªthe Zhao Family Ancestor¡ªand a second-order Demon Beast on White Tiger Mountain, there was an abundance of spiritual energy.


    Thus, through a Spirit Gathering Array, the concentration of spiritual energy in the cave mansion easily reached that of second-order superior grade.


    Through the Origin Spirit Pupillary Art, Lu Changsheng could see that this Spirit Vein of White Tiger Mountain already showed signs of progressing towards a second-order superior grade Spirit Vein.


    It would immediately be promoted to a second-order superior grade Spirit Vein with just one Spiritual Origin Pearl infused into it.


    ¡°However, this Spirit Vein is destined not to advance to a second-order superior grade,¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly,


    preparing to extract part of the vein¡¯s origin source to nourish his own family¡¯s Spirit Vein.


    However, to extract from the Spirit Vein, he still had to make some preparations.


    Although he had acquired the skills of a Dragon Seeker, due to time constraints, he had not yet prepared the basic artifacts necessary for a Dragon Seeker.


    Thus, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge stationed themselves at White Tiger Mountain,


    ordering Li Feiyu to take Lu Xianzhi, Lu Xiaoru, and the other children back to Bi Lake Mountain.


    After all, these children had their own responsibilities within the family, and being away for too long would have an impact.


    They only left Lu Quanzhen, Lu Yun, and Lu Ruyi behind to handle affairs here.


    At this time, after reviewing the assets and expenditures of the Zhao family over the years, Lu Changsheng also came to understand why the Zhao Family Ancestor had coveted his family¡¯s Spirit Stone mine.


    Too poor!


    The Zhao family¡¯s conditions were decent and they once had their peak, but after the battle at Blackwater Pool, the family suffered heavy losses, leading to them scraping by just barely.


    Therefore, the Zhao Family Ancestor increased the cultivation of the family members, which resulted in White Tiger Mountain running at a loss year after year.


    It¡¯s important to know that not every family is like Bi Lake Mountain, with a patriarch like Lu Changsheng,


    who not only doesn¡¯t rely on family profit for income but continuously digs into his own pockets to subsidize the family.


    The White Tiger Mountain¡¯s expenses were greater than its income, but the ancestral cultivation expenses couldn¡¯t be skimped on, leading to the selling of many family possessions and a growing deficit.


    Eight years ago, the Foundation Establishment hopeful cultivated by White Tiger Mountain failed their breakthrough, plunging White Tiger Mountain into even more dire straits, and making the past years extremely difficult.


    ¡°Alas, although the Zhao family has a special skill in Artifact Refining, the majority of the family¡¯s income comes from mineral veins,¡±


    ¡°Now that the mining has become severe, yet they haven¡¯t developed new sources of profit, even if this incident hadn¡¯t occurred, they would face a family crisis in a few decades,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, shaking his head.


    Due to environmental conditions, White Tiger Mountain wasn¡¯t suitable for the large-scale cultivation of Spiritual Medicine or Spirit Fields, so it was difficult for the Zhao family to find new sources of profit.


    ¡°The situation at White Tiger Mountain could be used to set up factories or open marketplaces,¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused to himself.


    However, he definitely wouldn¡¯t use White Tiger Mountain to establish a marketplace.


    He planned to establish a branch family here and build several factories after his children¡¯s Foundation Establishment breakthroughs.


    ¡°However, to establish factories, we still need to deal with the Jin Family first, because if the two families are neighbors and White Tiger Mountain comes under attack, wouldn¡¯t my losses be severe?¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and did not dwell on this idea, deciding that White Tiger Mountain would continue as usual for now and would be considered later.


    Although White Tiger Mountain was poor, as a family with nearly a thousand years of heritage, it still had some foundation.


    For example, in the areas of Magic Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts.


    The Zhao family didn¡¯t have many ordinary Magic Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts left, having sold most of them. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But the treasury still held several top-grade Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts that had been passed down.


    These were top-grade Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts forged by previous generations of patriarchs for the family.


    If sold, they could easily fetch tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.


    Nonetheless, Lu Changsheng naturally wouldn¡¯t sell these Artifacts but chose to keep them for his own family¡¯s use.


    ¡­


    The next day,


    the news about Bi Lake Mountain and White Tiger Mountain immediately spread, like a boulder thrown into a pond, creating huge ripples in the surrounding area,


    and the news also quickly spread throughout the entire Qingyun Region!


    Because it was truly astounding!


    It wasn¡¯t that Bi Lake Mountain had taken over White Tiger Mountain!


    It was that Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, together, had defeated Jin Zan, the Great Elder of Jinlong Ridge Jin Family!


    And during the battle, they had called upon a Foundation Establishment friend for help, and also revealed a second-order Demon Beast!

 Chapter 684: Brotherly Conversation, Stirrings from All Sides! (3)

    You should know that the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family originally had three Foundation Establishment Cultivators: Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Ling Zixiao!


    Lu Changsheng, in the Qingyun Sect, also had a Foundation Establishment Dao Companion!


    Now, two more Foundation Establishment warriors have been added, making a total of six Foundation Establishment warriors!


    Such a force, when you look across the entire Qingyun Region, aside from the Beast Taming Xu Family and the six False Core Families, could be considered the first tier!


    Especially the astonishing fighting power of both Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge!


    During the earlier battle at the Red Leaf Valley Market, rumors were that the Lu couple cultivated a Dual Cultivation Technique, their fighting power comparable to those at the Foundation Establishment Peak, slaying five Foundation Building Great Cultivators. Although everyone was surprised and considered it exaggerated and boastful, most believed it was inflated.


    ...


    However, at this time, Jin Zan of the Jinlong Ridge Great Elder, a renowned Foundation Establishment Cultivator with a hopeful future of reaching False Core, and even Core Formation, was defeated by the couple, which was wholly unexpected and remarkably astonishing!


    ¡°The Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family has only been established for over a decade¡ª I didn¡¯t expect it to grow to such an extent!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the Lu couple has just broken through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, and when they join forces, they are able to defeat the Great Elder of the Jin Family. If they both advance to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, couldn¡¯t they then defeat a False Core and contend with a Nascent Soul Immortal!¡± S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Could it be that the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family will become the seventh False Core Level Family Force!¡±


    ¡°Hmph, breaking through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment is not so easy. I heard that Lu Changsheng¡¯s Spiritual Root Talent is mediocre;his quick breakthrough to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment must have involved a great opportunity!¡±


    ¡°White Tiger Mountain and Jinlong Ridge are adjacent. Now that Blue Lake Mountain has taken White Tiger Mountain, for Jinlong Ridge, it must be like a thorn in the eye¡ªthey are bound to confront Blue Lake Mountain!¡±


    ¡°Tsk tsk, if that False Core Patriarch from the Jin Family were to strike at Blue Lake Mountain and perish along with the Lu couple, that would be quite interesting!¡±


    ¡°I heard that the Master of Bihu Mountain is fond of beauties and children and treats his wives and children very well. If we could marry several daughters of our house to this Lu Ancestor, it seems that the two families could have long-term friendly relations.¡±


    ¡°Ling¡¯er, Meng¡¯er, follow me to meet this Lu Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°The Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, even if it is bound to rise in the future, Jinlong Ridge is currently the great enemy. Do we have any eligible daughters in our Family now?¡±


    As the news spread, countless people exclaimed and discussed, and many family forces, upon hearing the news, immediately came to meet Lu Changsheng or prepared to discuss forming alliances and cooperation.


    ¡­


    Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Changsheng and Miaoge actually defeated the Great Elder of the Jin Family!?¡±


    Lu Yuanding and the Fourth Elder, among others, were so shocked upon hearing the news that they were at a loss for words.


    Originally, they took Lu Changsheng¡¯s claims in the Red Leaf Valley battle as mere bluster.


    They purposefully put out such rumors to hype up the Marketplace.


    To think now, their battling power is truly astonishing;they joined forces to defeat the Great Elder of the Jinlong Ridge Jin Family!


    You must know, both Jinlong Ridge Jin Family and this Great Elder belong to an existence they could only look up to in Qingzhu Mountain, ones they found difficult to even meet.


    And now, they were defeated by Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°Will my aunt and uncle Changsheng bring trouble by offending Jinlong Ridge?¡±


    Lu Muping, the newly appointed Lu Family Ancestor, was somewhat worried.


    He had been sitting in Qingzhu Mountain for years and had not yet revealed his Foundation Establishment Cultivation Level.


    But as time passed, news had been subtly leaked out within the Lu Family.


    ¡°Changsheng and Miaoge dare to do this, they surely have their confidence.¡±


    Lu Yuanding said decisively, his face worried, but his eyes filled with pride.


    After all, these two were his daughter and son-in-law!


    How could he not be proud of hearing such news!?


    A potential Core Formation Great Cultivator was defeated by his daughter and son-in-law!


    Doesn¡¯t this mean that his daughter and son-in-law have the potential to reach False Core, or even Core Formation in the future!


    ¡°Hahaha, I never thought I¡¯d live to see such a day as Lu Yuanding. Even if I died now, it¡¯d be worth it!¡±


    Thinking like this, Lu Yuanding suddenly laughed happily.


    ¡°That¡¯s something for me to say, your old wife;but it¡¯s all thanks to you, Yuanding, for bringing Changsheng back into our family all those years ago.¡±


    The Fourth Elder¡¯s face was aged, but due to taking a Second Rank Lifespan Extension Pill, his complexion was good, he said with a smile fondly.


    ¡°Grandpa Ba, Great Grandma, please don¡¯t talk like that. You don¡¯t need to worry about these things now;just focus on keeping yourselves healthy. Perhaps you¡¯ll be able to see the day my aunt and uncle Changsheng form their Core.¡±


    Lu Muping respectfully said to Lu Yuanding.


    Although he was the Lu Family Ancestor, he was very respectful towards both Lu Yuanding and the Fourth Elder.


    Not only because the two were his elders but also because they were Lu Changsheng¡¯s elders.


    ¡°Core Formation¡­¡±


    Lu Yuanding said nothing.


    But at that moment, both he and the Fourth Elder revealed a look of longing in their eyes, wondering if they would truly see such a day.


    After all, this was about Nascent Soul Immortals!


    Before this, let alone Core Formation, even reaching False Core was an existence they could only dream of!


    ¡°If there truly comes such a day, even if I can¡¯t see it, I would die without regrets¡­¡±


    Lu Yuanding and the Fourth Elder both thought to themselves.

 Chapter 685: Jin Familys Scheme, 3rd Advanced Level Draw! Severing Spiritual Veins!

    Golden Dragon Ridge.


    Monks of the Jin Family, upon hearing rumors from the outside world, were shocked and could not believe the news.


    After all, Jin Zan was their Great Elder of the Jin Family, the leading figure just below their ancestor!


    Yet now, there were rumors that their own Great Elder had been defeated by the couple from Bihu Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°How can this be possible!¡±


    ¡°The Great Elder¡¯s cultivation level is profound, how could he lose to the Bihu Lake Mountain Lu couple!?¡±


    ...


    ¡°The rumors say that the Bihu Lake Mountain Lu couple practice a Dual Cultivation Technique, with combat power comparable to the Peak of Foundation Establishment. Could it be true!¡±


    ¡°No wonder the Great Elder returned yesterday with a gloomy face, without uttering a single word.¡±


    The monks of the Jin Family discussed fervently.


    Jin Zan, having been defeated in a miserable state, could not afford to lose face.


    After returning to Golden Dragon Ridge, he went straight back to his Cave Mansion.


    This prevented the Jin Family from learning about the news immediately.


    Faced with this situation, the Patriarch of the Jin Family and several elders went to Jin Zan¡¯s Cave Mansion at once to inquire about the situation at White Tiger Mountain.


    After all, external rumors are just that, rumors.


    They still needed to understand from Jin Zan, the person involved.


    If it was just a rumor, the Jin Family would naturally come forward to clarify!


    If it was true, the Jin Family would need to salvage their face and dignity!


    ¡°Indeed, I was indeed defeated by the Lu couple.¡±


    Jin Zan¡¯s face was pale, his breath weak, and his tone unfriendly.


    ¡°Sss!¡±


    ¡°Sss!¡±


    ¡°Sss!¡±


    Though the Jin Family members anticipated the truth of the message, they couldn¡¯t help but gasp upon hearing it.


    ¡°I recall that Bihu Lake Mountain was established just over a decade ago. The Lu Changsheng couple must be quite young, right?¡±


    One Jin Family elder frowned tightly and spoke.


    ¡°Yes, both Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge are under sixty.¡±


    The Patriarch of the Jin Family said gravely.


    ¡°Sss!¡±


    People gasped in surprise upon hearing this.


    For a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, being in their fifties or sixties is considered very young.


    Like their Great Elder Jin Zan, who had just celebrated his one-hundred-and-twentieth birthday a few years ago!


    And even then, he was praised as being talented enough for Core Formation!


    ¡°This¡­ under sixty and already at the Mid-Stage of Foundation Establishment, if they are allowed to grow, the likelihood is they could break through to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment and even Peak.¡±


    A Jin Family elder muttered under his breath, his eyes filled with a wary look.


    The Lu couple is now at the Mid-Stage of Foundation Establishment and could defeat Jin Zan.


    If both were to break through to the Late Stage, their combat power would be unimaginable.


    Perhaps even a False Core Immortal wouldn¡¯t necessarily be their match.


    Still somewhat in disbelief, he turned his gaze to Jin Zan and asked quietly, ¡°Great Elder, is the Lu couple¡¯s combat power really so fearsome?¡±


    ¡°The Lu couple¡¯s Cultivation Method is extremely powerful, and together, their combat power is indeed no less than the Peak of Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Even though his heart was filled with reluctance, Jin Zan admitted it.


    However, he snorted coldly and continued, ¡°But if it were only this, I would not have been defeated by them.¡± S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    The Jin Family Patriarch and the others looked at Jin Zan, wanting to know more specifics.


    ¡°Talisman Formation!¡± Jin Zan cast a stern look, his eyes sharp, and he spat out two words.


    ¡°What really put me at a disadvantage was Lu Changsheng¡¯s Talisman Formation!¡±


    ¡°This man must have encountered a great opportunity. His Divine Sense is not weaker than mine, and he has understood the art of Talisman Formations to a very profound extent. With just a thought, he can refine Talisman into Formation.¡±


    ¡°As long as he possesses enough Talismans, this Lu Changsheng can wield combat power not weaker than the Peak of Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s the most fearsome aspect of this couple. Together, they are comparable to the Peak of Foundation Establishment. All this time, while Lu Changsheng multitasked, focusing on controlling the Talisman Formation, only our ancestor could have the power to suppress him!¡±


    Jin Zan recalled the battle from yesterday, his heart filled with frustration.


    If it hadn¡¯t been for his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact being trapped by the Talisman Formation, preventing him from exerting his full strength, he was confident he wouldn¡¯t have lost to them.


    Even if he couldn¡¯t defeat the Lu couple, they shouldn¡¯t have been able to defeat him either!


    Thinking of his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact, Jin Zan¡¯s face grew dark and gloomy, his palms clenched.


    He was at the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment and was expected within the next ten years to reach the Peak of Foundation Establishment and prepare for Core Formation!


    But this battle resulted in damage to his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact, causing harm to his Origin Source and requiring several years of recuperation.


    Even relying on Heavenly and Earthly Treasures and Spirit Pills for recovery, but with his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact taken, the future impact on his breakthroughs to Core Formation and False Core is significant.


    ¡°Talisman Formation Techniques¡­¡±


    ¡°Both of the Lu couple are Second Rank Talisman Masters, especially Lu Changsheng who ranks as a Second-tier Top-level Talisman Master. Who knows how many Talismans he possesses.¡±


    ¡°Yes, although Talisman Formations are very expensive, often requiring hundreds of Talismans, few dare to bet on how many he keeps in his possession.¡±


    ¡°It seems if we want to kill him, we must surprise him, swiftly and decisively eliminating him!¡±


    ¡°This young man is so terrifying, he must not be allowed to remain!¡±


    The Jin Family members, upon hearing this, all wore solemn expressions, finding the situation with Lu Changsheng problematic.


    In earlier years, although they had heard of Lu Changsheng, they did not have a clear understanding.


    Now, through Jin Zan¡¯s recounting, they fully understood how formidable the Lu couple was.


    Together, the couple was comparable to two Peak Foundation Establishment masters!


    In this case, only their Jin Family ancestor or the entire family taking action could suppress them.


    But their Jin Family could not possibly do so.


    First, the cost was too great.


    If their Jin Family did so and were careless, it would hurt their vitality.


    And if the surrounding families saw their weakness, they would come to take a bite.


    Second, the Jin Family had no reason to attack Bihu Lake Mountain without cause!


    In the past, Qingyun Sect laid down rules.


    The subordinate family forces must not unreasonably seize or dominate others¡¯ Spirit Land.


    This is also why all families, when taking action, must have justified reasons and preserve a spirit of uprightness!


    Besides caring about their reputation, the main reason is still the rules of Qingyun Sect!

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    ¡°Great Elder, we must report this matter to the Ancestor immediately!¡±


    The Patriarch of Jin Family looked towards the Great Elder, asking out loud.


    Now that such an incident had occurred, their Jin Family must respond accordingly.


    ¡°The Ancestor is in closed-door cultivation, so we may notify him normally, but there¡¯s no need for an emergency notice.¡±


    Jin Zan thought for a moment before speaking out.


    The Ancestor of Jin Family, being a False Core Immortal, naturally no longer concerned himself with family affairs.


    ...


    He spent most of his time in closed-door cultivation, immersing himself in the study of techniques and magical powers, practicing the Hundred Arts of Cultivation.


    He had committed such a disgraceful act;how could he have the face to ask the Ancestor to come out of seclusion?


    ¡°However, since the Lu couple dare to do this, clearly they¡¯ve concluded that our Jin Family wouldn¡¯t lay a finger on them.¡±


    Jin Zan¡¯s eyes flashed with a cold light as he said, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s give Lu Changsheng a big promotion!¡±


    ¡°Great Elder, what do you mean?¡±


    The Patriarch of Jin Family narrowed his eyes, understanding the implication behind Jin Zan¡¯s words.


    But the latter has always been proud and aloof.


    Even if he held the position of Patriarch, he would not dare to do such a thing unless the other party initiated it.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng dares to be so arrogant, not just because of his strength, but also because he knows that many family forces are afraid of our Jin Family, eying us with covetous eyes, and won¡¯t openly clash with him on Blue Lake Mountain.¡±


    ¡°He even intends to use the fame and power to seize the opportunity to align with other families, thereby rapidly developing his own family¡¯s influence.¡±


    Jin Zan said coldly, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s oblige him!¡±


    ¡°Release a message to the outside world, claiming that Lu Changsheng and his wife, Lu Miaoge, together possess combat strength comparable to that of a False Core Patriarch! And that Lu Changsheng¡¯s talisman formation is so powerful that even a False Core Patriarch would be no match for him!¡±


    ¡°If it were not for my life-saving means, I would have almost died at their hands!¡±


    ¡°Hmph, these families fear our Jin Family;do they not fear Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family rising in power!?¡±


    Jin Zan said with a dark face and fierce eyes.


    Having suffered such a blow, he had lost face!


    And this loss of face was not something he could reclaim in the short term.


    So, he decided to elevate Lu Changsheng, which in turn wouldn¡¯t make himself look too pathetic.


    Should anyone or any family force learn of this and act against Blue Lake Mountain, it would serve his purposes.


    ¡°Yes, Great Elder.¡±


    The Patriarch of Jin Family nodded hastily.


    ¡°Also, use connections to spread this news as far as possible to the ears of several Ancestors of the Beast Taming Xu Family.¡±


    Jin Zan continued.


    Within the Qingyun Region, although their Golden Dragon Ridge was the first-tier power.


    They couldn¡¯t hold a candle to the dominating Beast Taming Xu Family!


    After all, the Xu Family didn¡¯t rise to power just because of a generation of Core Formation Old Ancestors.


    They had a true heritage spanning thousands of years!


    Under the leadership of successive Core Formation Old Ancestors, they not only possessed the Water Serpent and Fire Raven Dao Soldiers, but rumors also said that the family maintained an uninterrupted line of heritage with a Third-tier Clan Guardian Spirit Beast!


    The surrounding small families might prefer Blue Lake Mountain¡¯s rise over seeing Golden Dragon Ridge thrive!


    But it was different for the Beast Taming Xu Family!


    As one of the three great clans of Jiang Country and the only great clan in the Qingyun Region, they absolutely didn¡¯t want too many families to rise in this region.


    The more potential a clan had, the more they wanted to nip it in the bud!


    After all, it¡¯s easier to suppress others than to exert oneself!


    ¡°Rest assured, Great Elder.¡±


    The Patriarch of Jin Family understood what Jin Zan meant and nodded his head.


    At this moment, his face was also full of solemnity.


    Because the more Jin Zan acted this way, it showed how much he dreaded and feared Lu Changsheng.


    Therefore, he too began to hold Lu Changsheng and Blue Lake Mountain in dread.


    After all, Lu Changsheng¡¯s rise had indeed been full of legendary stories, making him a person endowed with extraordinary talent and great fortune worthy of forming a core ¨C someone not to be measured by common standards. The Jin Family definitely could not afford to take him lightly!


    Immediately, the Patriarch of Jin Family convened a meeting and began a series of operations.


    They not only spread news about Blue Lake Mountain to both praise and kill, but also targeted Blue Lake Mountain and White Tiger Mountain in various ways.


    ¡­


    At this moment, within the hall of White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°Ning Daoist, Mo Daoist, rest assured, Lu Someone¡¯s actions towards White Tiger Mountain were solely because the Zhao Family went too far.¡±


    ¡°Although White Tiger Mountain now belongs to Blue Lake Mountain, our cooperation with your two families remains unchanged, and we can deepen our cooperation and business dealings in the future,¡± Lu Changsheng said to the Ancestors of Ning Family and Mo Family with a smile.


    Tie Mulim Mo Family and Ning Family both had good relations with White Tiger Mountain.


    However, in the wake of the White Tiger Mountain incident, both families rushed to White Tiger Mountain to meet and discuss cooperation with Lu Changsheng.


    Facing this situation, Lu Changsheng naturally employed a conciliatory policy.


    He not only continued all previous cooperation but also conceded some benefits to both families.


    Seeing this, both families brought their direct daughters, hoping to deepen their relationship with Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Most of the intermarriages between families were somewhat useful, but not significantly so.


    But it was different for Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family!


    Lu Changsheng, the Lu Family Ancestor, not only personally took concubines but also was willing to allow the concubines to bear many children!


    For Cultivation families that placed great emphasis on bloodline, this was a gesture filled with sincerity!


    After all, the future children would carry half of their family¡¯s bloodline.


    Provided their families offered ample support during the child¡¯s growth, wouldn¡¯t the child favor their family once grown?


    If a child with extraordinary talent emerged from among Lu Changsheng¡¯s children and stood out, it would be a great boon for their family!


    Therefore, sending a daughter with great talent from their own family to marry into another family felt worthless, painful, and hard to part with.


    But sending to Ancestor Lu was worth it!


    After a long conversation, the two Family Patriarchs left contentedly.


    A satisfied look also appeared on Ancestor Lu¡¯s face.


    The direct daughter brought by the Mo Family Patriarch was a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, which was indeed quite sincere!

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    The daughter sent by the Ancestor of the Ning Family only had a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, but she was one half of a pair of twins with exceptional beauty.


    For such a case, it was actually quite good.


    After all, to become a concubine of Lu Ancestor, one not only needed decent Spiritual Root Talent.


    They also had to be beautiful, obedient, sensible, and adept at winning people¡¯s favor.


    This made the options truly quite limited.


    Moreover, a Middle Grade Spiritual Root, to most Foundation Establishment Families, was already considered to be a rare talent.


    ...


    If the real ancestors blessed them with a Top-Grade Spiritual Root, how could they possibly send her to be someone else¡¯s concubine?


    Either send her off to a Sect or cultivate her well in one¡¯s own home!


    ¡­


    Bihu Lake Mountain.


    These days, Bihu Lake Mountain was bustling with activity, with people coming and going.


    Many Family Forces friendly with and married into Bihu Lake Mountain, upon hearing the news, came to pay their respects and offer their congratulations.


    After all, such a remarkable feat by Bihu Lake Mountain, it was only proper that these families offer their congratulations.


    Of course, in addition to congratulating, they also had their own motives.


    With Bihu Lake Mountain taking over White Tiger Mountain, naturally, many new deals and affairs would arise.


    They came to offer congratulations, show their face, and also sought to see if they could obtain some business cooperation, thereby getting a taste of the benefits.


    Since the establishment of Bihu Lake Mountain, families like the Xu Family of Xiao Han Pool and the Ji Family of Xiaojing Mountain, among the first batch to seek refuge and intermarry with the Lu Family, had gained quite a bounty, strengthening their families.


    Nowadays, seeing an opportunity, they naturally flocked over.


    Apart from the smaller family forces, many Loose Cultivators also came to Bihu Lake Mountain, hoping to join.


    At this moment, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator walked out from Bihu Lake Mountain, his expression somewhat bewildered.


    ¡°Where did Lu Mountain Lord find his Dao Companion? Knowing our objectives are for matrimonial alliances, offering our granddaughters to Lu Ancestor as concubines, she actually agreed delightedly, immediately accepting.¡±


    ¡°And the look on her face, it didn¡¯t seem fake at all.¡±


    This Foundation Establishment Ancestor looked bewildered, feeling as if the world was a bit surreal.


    After learning about the affair of Bihu Lake Mountain and White Tiger Mountain and knowing Lu Mountain Lord fancied beauties and valued offspring,


    he planned to offer his own granddaughter as a concubine to Lu Ancestor, hoping for more interaction between the two families.


    However, upon arriving at Bihu Lake Mountain, he learned that Lu Changsheng was still on White Tiger Mountain and had not returned.


    He thought his journey would be in vain.


    Unexpectedly, Lu Ancestor¡¯s Dao Companion, Ling Zixiao, upon hearing the intention, directly accepted on behalf of her own Dao Companion, leaving him utterly confused.


    After all, Foundation Female Cultivators were already fewer than male cultivators.


    Female Cultivators looking for a Dao Companion could easily find a male Cultivator relatively superior to themselves.


    And this Lady of the Lu Family, Ling Zixiao, he had heard of her.


    Not only was she a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, but she was also an Array Master!


    Truth be told, on any ordinary day upon seeing such a Cultivator, he would have to behave with utmost courtesy.


    If one could marry such a Female Cultivator as a Dao Companion, it would be as if their ancestors were blessed, living in fear of displeasing the other on any normal day.


    Yet, this Lu Mountain Lord not only continued to have numerous wives and concubines, but his Dao Companion showed no jealousy in this matter, even helping her Dao Companion take concubines.


    It was simply¡­ incomprehensible!


    ¡°Could it be, just because this Lu Ancestor is so incredibly handsome?¡±


    This Foundation Establishment Ancestor recalled seeing Lu Changsheng at an auction in Red Leaf Valley early in his years.


    He had to admit, Lu Ancestor¡¯s otherworldly handsome looks, with a stature and temperament like lofty pines and elegant orchids, truly seemed like a Banished Immortal.


    Otherwise, his own granddaughter would not have blushed and timidly let her grandfather decide everything about becoming a concubine.


    ¡­


    White Tiger Mountain.


    As Lu Changsheng brought some of his own people from Bihu Lake Mountain, under the arrangements of Lu Quanzhen and Lu Yun, the power of the Zhao Family Patriarch was gradually stripped, leaving only a nominal position. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    And all Cultivators of the Zhao Family had taken a Heart Demon oath and signed a Spiritual Contract, completely submitting to the Lu Family.


    It¡¯s just that many Cultivators of the Zhao Family, upon hearing about the family affairs and receiving the summons, chose not to obey the order to return to the family and instead vanished without a trace.


    After all, with such a major incident occurring on White Tiger Mountain, some of them were worried that the Lu Family would turn treacherous and execute mass slaughter.


    So they chose to give up their Zhao Family identity, live incognito, and become Loose Cultivators.


    Facing such situations, even Lu Changsheng was powerless.


    For most Family Forces, this issue was considered insolvable.


    To completely control and wipe out every single one was too difficult.


    There would always be some fish that slipped through the net.


    But such fish that slip through the net were considered harmless.


    To be able to, as recorded in historical tales, have one¡¯s family and clan destroyed, to find a stroke of luck while outside, and then become a great Cultivator for revenge, was exceedingly rare.


    Or put another way, once entering the Cultivation World and embarking on the path of Cultivation, whether it is a Loose Cultivator walking the Great Dao alone or a Cultivator establishing Family Forces, one must be prepared for such outcomes!


    ¡­


    Artifact Refining Pool.


    Lu Changsheng was having several Zhao Family Cultivators forge a Magic Artifact for him to Sever Spiritual Veins.


    Although the Zhao Family no longer had any Second Rank Artifact Refiners, forging a few simple Magic Artifact components was still within their capabilities.


    Just then, abruptly, a system notification rang in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    [Congratulations to the host for reaching a progeny count of two hundred, you have been rewarded with one Advanced Level lottery draw]


    ¡°Just as I thought!¡±


    Upon hearing this system notification, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.


    He had previously guessed that reaching two hundred offspring might grant him an Advanced Level lottery draw!


    Now it seemed his guess was correct, and the ¡°Child Money¡± had arrived as expected.


    ¡°I wonder what I will draw this time!¡±


    Muttered Lu Changsheng to himself, full of anticipation.


    On his first Advanced Level draw, he obtained the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi!


    On the second Advanced Level draw, he gained the Mount Sumeru Tree King!


    Now with the third draw, he thought it wouldn¡¯t let him down either.

 Chapter 688: Jin Familys Scheme, 3rd Advanced Level Draw! Severing Spiritual Veins! (4)

    ¡°If I could draw a suitable Cultivation Technique for myself, that would be fantastic,¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He was currently cultivating ¡°The Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture,¡± which belonged to the Top-Level Techniques.


    But through Hong Lian and Xu Ruyin¡¯s cultivation of Beast Techniques, he knew that there were Techniques at even higher levels than Orthodox Level in this world. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If he could cultivate such Techniques, it would be of significant help to his future cultivation.


    However, these kinds of Techniques were rare in the world, and even Hong Lian had only heard a bit about them and obtained a Beast Technique.


    Now, the only possibility he had to obtain such a high-level Technique was through the system.


    Without giving it much thought, under the respectful and fearful gazes of several cultivators, Lu Changsheng walked out of the Zhao family¡¯s Forge Pool and came to the peak of a mountain, silently chanting, ¡°System, draw!¡±


    Instantly, the Advanced Level lucky draw roulette appeared, and golden lights started to spin.


    A moment later, the golden light paused and stopped on the ¡®Heavenly and Earthly Treasures¡¯ reward column.


    [Ding! Congratulations host, you¡¯ve obtained an Exotic Treasure: Myriad Spirits Bottle!]


    [Reward has been deposited in the System Space, host can check at any time.]


    A small cylindrical bottle with a slender neck, emerald green as jade, emerged from the draw platform, accompanied by a system notification sound.


    ¡°Exotic Treasure, Myriad Spirits Bottle?¡± Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows.


    Although it wasn¡¯t the Technique he wanted, he was still quite appreciative of the exotic treasure.


    After all, the three major exotic treasures he had obtained from previous draws, the Book of Malevolent Curses and Fates, Profound Origin Bead, and Misty Sky Bead, were all quite good.


    Except for the Book of Malevolent Curses and Fates, the other two had been quite helpful to him.


    Especially the Profound Origin Bead.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s mental spirit stirred slightly, and he looked towards the System Space.


    [Myriad Spirits Bottle]


    [Grade: Fifth Rank]


    [Description: The treasure of Green Wood Valley¡¯s sect, initially created by the founder, Elder Qingmu, after observing a Xuantian Treasure, greatly assists in nurturing Spirit Grass and Spiritual Medicine.]


    ¡°Fifth Rank, and it¡¯s greatly helpful for nurturing Spirit Grass and Spiritual Medicine?¡±


    ¡°Is this Green Wood Valley some kind of Spiritual Plant Master sect, using such an item as their sect¡¯s treasure?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the description of the Myriad Spirits Bottle in front of him, frowning.


    He felt that the reward he had received was somewhat disappointing.


    After pondering for a moment, he came to a Cave Mansion and took the Myriad Spirits Bottle out of the System Space.


    Immediately.


    A palm-sized, emerald green bottle emerged in his hand, radiating a faint jade light, and decorated with several leaf-shaped patterns.


    The material of this bottle was unknown.


    Seeming like jade but not jade, like gold but not gold, like stone but not stone, like wood but not wood, its material was unclear, heavy in hand, exuding an ancient and abundant aura.


    ¡°Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew, one drop condenses every year, a single drop grants a hundred years of growth?!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, now aware of the specific effect of the Myriad Spirits Bottle, was surprised.


    Just as the system description indicated, this Myriad Spirits Bottle was greatly helpful in nurturing Spirit Grass and Spiritual Medicine!


    The little bottle could absorb the essence of heaven and earth on its own, condensing a liquid called ¡®Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew¡¯ inside.


    This ¡®Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew¡¯ could be used to nurture Spirit Plants.


    For just-planted Spirit Grass or Spiritual Medicine, a single drop could make them grow into a hundred-year-old Spiritual Medicine within a few days.


    For hundred-year-old Spiritual Medicine, or particularly rare and difficult to cultivate Spirit Grass or Spiritual Medicine, the effect was somewhat lesser.


    But a single drop could still make them grow sixty to seventy years!


    For thousand-year-old grade medicines, the effect would be even less, adding only about thirty to fifty years of growth.


    But regardless, this Myriad Spirits Bottle was indeed tremendously helpful for nurturing Spirit Grass and Spiritual Medicine.


    One could say that with this Myriad Spirits Bottle, there was no lack of century-old or millennium-old Spiritual Medicine!


    ¡°This Myriad Spirits Bottle is effective on all Spirit Plants, does this mean I can use it to nurture Mount Sumeru, as well as the Luminous Treasure Tree, Auspicious Tree, Abyssal Ghoul Blossom?¡±


    ¡°In that case, even if my Family Spirit Land hasn¡¯t reached Third Rank, the Spirit Plants could grow quickly, thereby rapidly advancing Yun¡¯er, Zhenzhen, and Huanhuan¡¯s ¡®Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique¡¯?¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused, thinking about Mount Sumeru Tree King and his three wives at home.


    The Mount Sumeru Tree King was currently just maintaining growth, with practically no improvement in its cultivation.


    Although Lu Miaoyun had made a breakthrough in Ninth Level Energy Refinement thanks to the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique,


    due to the limited conditions of the family¡¯s Spirit Land, the growth of the Luminous Treasure Tree was too slow, potentially taking decades to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    But this ¡®Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew¡¯ from the Myriad Spirits Bottle could allow Spirit Plants to achieve a hundred years of growth within just a few days!


    Even though the effect on such Third Rank Spirit Plants as the Mount Sumeru ancient tree and the Luminous Treasure Tree would be diminished, it could still result in decades of growth!


    ¡°Looking at it this way, this Myriad Spirits Bottle is not bad, deserving the status of a sect treasure.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, if I acquire any rare Spirit Plant, I can rely on this Myriad Spirits Bottle to mature it rapidly, even mass produce it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the green bottle in his hand, his eyes slightly narrowed, silently pondering.


    He felt this Myriad Spirits Bottle was still a treasure, worth his Advanced Level lucky draw.


    ¡°However, it doesn¡¯t even come with a single drop of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew to start off, which is rather thoughtless!¡±


    Lu Changsheng remarked, somewhat speechless as he finished examining the Myriad Spirits Bottle.


    Gathering Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew was quite simple.


    As long as it was placed outside, it would automatically absorb the heaven and earth essence and condense ¡®Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew.¡¯


    He didn¡¯t need to do anything himself.


    But the thought of waiting a year to see the effect truly made Lu Changsheng a bit uncomfortable.


    ¡­


    A month later.


    The Magic Artifacts needed by Lu Changsheng to sever the Spiritual Vein Origin were finally ready.


    He and Lu Miaoge came to the Spiritual Spring at White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I have a Secret Technique that can sever the Origin Source of a Spirit Vein, used for nurturing and upgrading other Spirit Veins.¡±


    ¡°I am planning to sever part of the Origin Source of the White Tiger Mountain Spirit Vein to cultivate the Bi Lake Mountain Spirit Vein. Keep watch outside for me, and don¡¯t let anyone disturb me.¡±

 Chapter 689: Jin Familys Scheme, 3rd Advanced Level Draw! Severing Spiritual Veins! (5)

    Lu Changsheng said to his wife, Lu Miaoge.


    Though he dared to multitask with alchemy and talisman making,


    he wouldn¡¯t dare to act recklessly when it came to severing a Spirit Vein;thus, he called upon Lu Miaoge to act as his protector.


    ¡°Severing the Origin Source of a Spirit Vein!?¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s beautiful face slightly froze, hearing of such a shocking and unconventional method for the first time.


    She didn¡¯t ask further and immediately nodded, ¡°Alright, Changsheng, rest assured.¡±


    ¡°Origin Spirit Pupillary Art!¡±


    Lu Changsheng performed the Origin Spirit Pupillary Art, his eyes shooting out two purple lights, hoping to thoroughly understand the details of the Spirit Vein.


    Severing a Spirit Vein wasn¡¯t something to be undertaken lightly;a precise location on the Spirit Vein had to be chosen.


    After investigating the general situation through the Origin Spirit Pupillary Art, Lu Changsheng slapped his storage bag and the True Yang Five Elements Sword appeared.


    ¡°Clang¡ª¡±


    Lu Changsheng wielded his Flying Sword, planning to pierce through the ground.


    This Spiritual Spring was located right beneath the Cave Mansion;although Lu Changsheng had disabled the Formation¡¯s prohibitions of the mansion, the ground was still covered with a layer of some unknown metal.


    Had it not been for Lu Changsheng¡¯s exceptional cultivation level, an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator would have really struggled to break through this metallic floor.


    ¡°Clang, Clang, Clang¡ª¡±


    The continuous metallic clang echoed throughout the Cave Mansion.


    It took almost an hour before Lu Changsheng managed to break through the thick metallic foundation of the ground.


    ¡°Dammit, in the future, I should always carry a shovel or hoe-type Artifact with me;otherwise, this is just too troublesome and wears out the Flying Sword too much.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled deeply, feeling that using a Flying Sword for such laborious tasks was truly too strenuous.


    Yet, he couldn¡¯t very well allow others to do this sort of hard labor.


    After contemplating for a moment, he took out Jin Zan¡¯s Life-bound Spiritual Artifact from the storage ring to use as a shovel.


    At this moment, the utility of Mr. Lu¡¯s Quasi-Third Order Body Refining shone.


    Just like this, Lu Changsheng mined while checking the Spirit Vein¡¯s condition through the Origin Spirit Pupillary Art, finally locating the White Tiger Mountain¡¯s Spirit Vein.


    This Spirit Vein looked like a pyramid-shaped massive rock layer, spreading its radiance throughout the entire White Tiger Mountain, with three small First-Grade Spirit Veins branching alongside.


    A Spirit Vein could also be considered a type of Heavenly and Earthly Treasure.


    Throughout endless years, for various reasons, it slowly formed by aggregating the essence of heaven and earth, referred to by Dragon Seekers as the Spirit of Mountains and Rivers.


    The Spirit of Mountains and Rivers was very special;once formed, it would continuously generate Spiritual Energy.


    However, it grew incredibly slowly and couldn¡¯t be moved even a fraction of an inch.


    During the time, if there were any changes to the terrain of mountains and rivers, it would affect the Spirit of Mountains and Rivers, thereby affecting the entire Spirit Land.


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    Lu Changsheng looked at the Spirit Vein before him, and after confirming the situation, he sat down to meditate and adjust his state.


    The act of severing the Origin Source of a Spirit Vein couldn¡¯t be taken lightly.


    Any mishap could potentially ruin the entire Spirit Vein!


    Had he not gained a complete and advanced level in the Second-Order Dragon Seeking Technique, as if he had experienced countless battles and was extremely skilled, he wouldn¡¯t dare to try this lightly.


    ¡°Subdue Mountains and Rivers!¡±


    Lu Changsheng produced a compass in his hand, made a Gesture Incantation, and sent the compass flying.


    The compass displayed an earthy yellow luster, enveloping the entire pyramid-shaped rock layer.


    Then, he slapped his storage bag.


    ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª¡±


    Black Nail Talismans were controlled by Lu Changsheng and inserted into the Origin Source of the Spirit Vein.


    The Spiritual Energy dissipation from White Tiger Mountain was noticeably slower.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression was serious as he focused intently, directing spells at each of the Black Nail Talismans.


    After a long while, the pyramid-shaped massive rock layer was wrapped in an earthy yellow luster, making the Spirit Vein seem as if it were slumbering, with no Spiritual Energy leaking out.


    ¡°Origin Spirit Intercept Vein Technique!¡±


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng saw this and released a Tri-footed Round Cauldron above the Spirit Vein, continuously forming Gesture Incantations with his hands.


    ¡°Buzz, buzz, buzz¡ª¡±


    The Spirit Vein, resembling a giant rock layer, seemed to tremble at this moment, with Spiritual Energy shaking and spilling out, causing the entire terrain of White Tiger Mountain to seem to vibrate.


    Faced with this situation, Lu Changsheng was also a bit nervous.


    Nevertheless, after the Spirit Vein trembled for a moment, the Tri-footed Round Cauldron, glowing with an ancient luster, merged into the massive rock layer.


    Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief.


    He didn¡¯t relax, remaining focused on the situation before him, and kept sending out spells from his hands.


    In this manner, time passed little by little.


    Several days later.


    ¡°Chi!¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a soft shout, directing spell after spell at the Spirit Vein.


    The Tri-footed Round Cauldron that had blended into it slowly re-emerged from the Spirit Vein.


    It was visible that the interior of the previously empty Tri-footed Round Cauldron now contained a small rock layer that resembled the Spirit Vein.


    ¡°It¡¯s done!¡±


    A look of joy emerged in Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Retrieve!¡±


    With a soft shout, he formed Gesture Incantations with his hands and slowly retrieved the Tri-footed Round Cauldron.


    Then, he repeated the steps, pulling out each of the Black Nail Talismans that had been driven into the Spirit Vein.


    As he did so, the Spirit Vein of White Tiger Mountain began to disperse Spiritual Energy once again.


    However, the concentration of Spiritual Energy was clearly inferior compared to before.


    The Spirit Vein of White Tiger Mountain was almost advancing towards a Second-Order Superior quality, but now, even maintaining a Second-Grade Medium Quality seemed forced.

 Chapter 690: Marriage Alliance, Cultivating the Spirit Vein!

    ¡°Changsheng, how is it?¡±


    Lu Miaoge saw Lu Changsheng walking out of the cave mansion, her beautiful eyes full of tender concern.


    She was here, faintly sensing the changes in the Spirit Vein.


    Knowing that Lu Changsheng wanted to intercept the Origin Source of the Spirit Vein, it was certainly not easy.


    ¡°The great task is accomplished.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his wife¡¯s gentle and beautiful face and laughed out loud.


    As he spoke, he gently lifted his palm, and a tri-footed bronze cauldron wrapped in earthy yellow luster appeared.


    ¡°Is this the Origin Source of the Spirit Vein inside?¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked at the small cauldron, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise and curiosity.


    She knew about the Spirit Vein but had never seen what it looked like and did not know what the Origin Source of a Spirit Vein was.


    Or rather, most people knew about Spirit Veins but could not articulate what a Spirit Vein was.


    ¡°Yes, this is the Origin Source of the Spirit Vein that I intercepted from White Tiger Mountain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and explained the principle to her.


    ¡°Changsheng, how much impact will this interception of the Spirit Vein have on White Tiger Mountain?¡±


    Lu Miaoge asked gently.


    Intercepting a Spirit Vein was a matter of great significance;if other families knew, they would all be wary.


    ¡°There will be an impact, but it won¡¯t be too severe. The Spirit Vein of White Tiger Mountain was about to advance to Second-order Superior, now it barely maintains at Second Grade Medium Quality.¡±


    ¡°Currently, the Zhao Family has no Foundation Establishment Cultivators, they might notice, but it won¡¯t be very obvious.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    Since he had intercepted the Spirit Vein, he naturally considered this aspect.


    ¡°Just barely maintaining Second Order Middle Grade Spirit Vein.¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded slightly, this level of Spirit Vein was enough for one family.


    Moreover, given the current situation of the Zhao Family, they did not have much demand for the Spirit Vein.


    ¡°Now that the matter is almost handled, I¡¯ll leave this place under Quanzhen¡¯s management;let us first return to Bihu Mountain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng put away the small cauldron and said aloud.


    Now that the situation at White Tiger Mountain was stable and the Spirit Vein was intercepted, he naturally planned to return.


    During these days, the rumors about him, White Tiger Mountain, and Golden Dragon Ridge had grown bizarre, and there were also some alliance matters that needed to be addressed by him as the old ancestor.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Miaoge replied softly.


    Immediately, the two went to the main hall of White Tiger Mountain and called all their children. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Quanzhen, you take responsibility for White Tiger Mountain, and I temporarily entrust Jiuyou to you.¡±


    ¡°Should there be any problems or situations, contact me immediately.¡±


    ¡°If forces from Golden Dragon Ridge or other powers, including Robber Cultivators, come to cause trouble, you must use a Talisman to escape immediately;do not engage them.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son Lu Quanzhen and instructed.


    He was very relieved to have his son, Lu Quanzhen, in charge of White Tiger Mountain.


    As for the Jin Family of Golden Dragon Ridge, it was practically impossible for them to suddenly act against White Tiger Mountain.


    Should such a situation arise, Lu Quanzhen could also escape immediately using a Talisman.


    ¡°Yes, father.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, clothed in a black brocade robe and with a clear and distinct face, bowed and replied.


    ¡°Just delegate the work to others;you should mainly focus on cultivation.¡±


    ¡°If the Zhao Family dares any malice, just kill them.¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted his son¡¯s shoulder and spoke softly.


    Even though all members of the Zhao Family had taken the Heart Demon oath and signed a Spiritual Contract.


    But whether it was a Heart Demon oath or a Spiritual Contract, the binding power was limited for those Cultivators who didn¡¯t care for the Great Dao and were not afraid of death.


    After all, spending their life this way, they weren¡¯t afraid of death, the mere Spiritual Contract and oath, what restraint could they provide?


    Although Lu Changsheng had means such as the Divine-forbidding Talisman.


    These people were simply not worth spending such means on.


    ¡°Please rest assured, father, your son understands.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, with a clear and distinct smile and a gentle arch of his brows, replied with a touch of humor in his eyes.


    Beside him, Lu Yun listened to his father¡¯s words, recalling the conversations he had with Lu Quanzhen these days.


    His father had come from being a mere son-in-law to the incredible position he held today in only tens of years, naturally not just superficially gentle and elegant.


    Or rather, his gentleness was reserved for family and close ones, but he was not the same with outsiders.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, Caizhen, Qing Song¡­ let¡¯s go.¡±


    Lu Changsheng called out to several of his children.


    Immediately, they boarded the Spirit Boat and returned to Bihu Mountain.


    ¡°Safe travels to the Mountain Master!¡±


    ¡°Safe travels to the old ancestor!¡±


    At the mountain gate, a Cultivator from the Lu Family and two from the Zhao Family immediately saluted Lu Changsheng respectfully.


    ¡­


    One day later.


    Lu Changsheng and his party returned to Bihu Mountain.


    With his return, the family was instantly filled with joy.


    After all, this matter was a great celebration for Bihu Mountain.


    Now that they had triumphantly returned, naturally, a grand celebration was due.


    ¡°Lord!¡±


    ¡°Father, Daddy!¡±


    One by one, the concubines with their children came forward to congratulate Lu Changsheng.


    Many of them didn¡¯t understand much, nor the implications and consequences of Bihu Mountain taking over White Tiger Mountain.


    All they knew was that their husband, their father was formidable, and the family had grown stronger.


    ¡°Very good, very good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng faced such a scene with a smile, laughing heartily.


    It had to be said, every time he saw his wives and children looking at him with admiration and warmth, congratulating him, his heart felt wonderfully at ease.


    ¡°The path of cultivation is lonely;what a solitary existence it would be?¡±


    ¡°Only with profound love can one comfort the world, constantly having people by your side, caring, supporting, and joining in pursuing the Great Dao, can I always have the persistence and motivation to diligently cultivate and seek eternal life!¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself, feeling a sense of clarity in his thoughts.


    In his early years, he knew the hardships of the world yet promised profound love to comfort people.


    A path warmed by the sun, a cultivation journey shared together!


    If the path of cultivation were accompanied only by loneliness, indeed the heights would be unbearably cold.


    ¡°My lord¡­¡±


    Moments later, Ling Zixiao learned of Lu Changsheng¡¯s return and came over holding her daughter.

 Chapter 691: Marriage Alliance, Cultivating the Spirit Vein! (2)

    Bai Ling acted as a junior attendant, cradling Lu Lingxiao at her side.


    Ever since Ling Zixiao gave birth to the twins, Bai Ling had taken on an additional job, helping Ling Zixiao care for the children.


    ¡°So many?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was slightly startled upon hearing Ling Zixiao¡¯s words. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He had spent these recent days on White Tiger Mountain, receiving congratulations from numerous family forces.


    They hoped to establish friendly relations, forging connections that would last for a century.


    But there had only been four families in total, bringing five concubines.


    Yet Ling Zixiao indicated that, during this time, a total of ten families had come to pay their respects and offer congratulations, wishing to have their own descendants serve the Lu Ancestor.


    ¡°Not too many, there are also some small families, forces, as well as Loose Cultivators that admire the Lu Mountain Lord and want to recommend themselves, but they were tactfully rejected by me.¡±


    Dressed in a lake blue palace dress, her figure full and shapely, her face dignified and beautiful, Ling Zixiao said with a smile that was not quite a smile, ¡°My lord wouldn¡¯t blame me, would he?¡±


    ¡°What are you saying, just let Zi Xiao and you handle it.¡±


    Although the Lu Ancestor felt this was good news,


    he naturally would not show too much happiness at this time.


    Immediately after, the group began discussing this matter.


    They ultimately decided that one month later, Lu Changsheng would directly hold a grand wedding ceremony, taking these daughters of the families as concubines.


    This not only showed good will towards these families,


    it would also serve as an opportunity to discuss cooperative matters with these families in further detail.


    ¡°My lord, the rumors in the outside world are growing more and more outrageous, even claiming that you and Miaoge, working together, are comparable to a False Core and that your Talisman Formation skills are strong enough to slay a False Core.¡±


    ¡°Although many know this news is likely a rumor spread by the Jin Family and other families, they still feel apprehension after hearing it,¡±


    Ling Zixiao continued to say to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng fell silent for a moment.


    Initially, when he heard this news, he wondered how the Jin Family knew his secret.


    Could it be that the Jin Family also had the art of Divination and inference?


    However, after some thinking, he realized that the Jin Family was deliberately setting him up.


    Raising him high with this tactic to restrict the development of his own family.


    After all, there was only so much cake to go around.


    If one family force wanted to rise, they necessarily had to take the cake from others.


    Bi Lake Mountain displaying such astonishing combat power at this time, it would not be possible to limit themselves just to Bi Lake Mountain and White Tiger Mountain alone.


    They were bound to encroach on the power of other family forces.


    Faced with this situation, other families all felt a sense of crisis.


    This was also why so many family forces had come to Bi Lake Mountain to show their good will.


    Because it was no longer just about the surrounding family forces.


    Many family forces far from Bi Lake Mountain had also come to probe their attitudes, to understand the situation.


    ¡°We don¡¯t need to care about these messages, we just have to keep a low profile for now in our family.¡±


    ¡°Regarding White Tiger Mountain, my plan is to hand it over to the Ning Family, Mo Family, and several smaller neighboring families¡­ this way, even if White Tiger Mountain encounters any accident, we would not suffer much loss.¡±


    ¡°It also tells the world that my reason for taking down White Tiger Mountain was not for the expansion of family forces, but indeed due to the grievances between the two tribes¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke, conveying his general thoughts.


    His family¡¯s biggest difference from other family forces was that they did not need to develop the family through too much aggression and territorial expansion.


    As long as they maintained their base, with enough time, once the children grew up, the family would be made!


    So for now, they could let go of the benefits of White Tiger Mountain;it also showed the world an image of being harmless.


    But truth be told, if it hadn¡¯t been for the incident with his daughter Lu Ruyi,


    even if his family¡¯s Spirit Land was indeed somewhat insufficient, Lu Changsheng would not have chosen to seize and occupy Spirit Lands.


    After all, such a matter had become a noisy issue, which didn¡¯t fit with his family¡¯s development tone.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Ling Zixiao and Lu Miaoyun nodded in agreement, and then Lu Changsheng gave his son Lu Yun a few instructions.


    He had long instructed him about this matter, but some of the things discussed just now needed to be handled by his son, the Family Head.


    Like the matter of the concubine wedding.


    ¡­


    At this time, Li Feiyu saw that Lu Changsheng¡¯s conversation was nearly finished, and came over to inquire about the situation.


    Upon learning that the matter was at a pause and there was nothing significant, he bid farewell and prepared to return to Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    He had originally come back just to have a look at his family and make a clean break, before dedicating his heart to pursuing the Great Dao.


    It just so happened that the White Tiger Mountain incident occurred, and he had been stationed at Bi Lake Mountain just in case any dangerous situations arose.


    Now that the matter was concluded, he naturally hurried back to take up his post.


    Lu Changsheng was silent for a moment upon hearing this.


    Then, with a smile on his face, he patted his sturdy shoulder and said, ¡°Alright, Feiyu, take care on your journey, I wish you soar high and enjoy eternal vitality on the Immortal Path!¡±


    Knowing his friend had a firm Dao Heart, he did not attempt to persuade him.


    ¡°Keep these Talismans with you, they might be of some help should you encounter any danger.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out ten Second-tier Top Grade Talismans and three Third Rank Talismans and handed them to Li Feiyu.


    ¡°This, Changsheng, this is too precious, I¡¯ve already received many benefits from you on this return visit, I can¡¯t take any more.¡±


    Although Li Feiyu could not immediately see the exact Grade of the Talismans, he could tell they were of very high quality.


    On this visit, he had acquired the Body Refining Techniques ¡°Earth Fiend Holding Heaven Skill¡±.


    He had also obtained three Spiritual Artifacts from White Tiger Mountain.


    Feeling already deeply indebted to Lu Changsheng and unable to repay him, he was unwilling to accept more benefits.


    ¡°You will face dangers in Azure Phoenix Immortal City, better keep them. At worst, consider it a debt, and when you have the means, you can repay me.¡±


    ¡°Or someday, when my family expands its business to Azure Phoenix Immortal City, I might need you to take good care of me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke with a laugh.


    He knew Li Feiyu was very proud at heart and did not like owing too much to others.

 Chapter 692: Marriage Alliance, Cultivating the Spirit Vein! (3)

    Like before, although the other party only had one spiritual artifact, they still conjured up ten thousand spirit stones to give to him.


    ¡°Okay, but there¡¯s no need for so many, one or two life-saving talismans will suffice. If there are too many, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll lack a sense of danger,¡±


    Li Feiyu said with a wry smile.


    He felt that his good brother was being too generous.


    Eventually, Lu Changsheng gave Li Feiyu three second-tier top-level talismans and one third-rank talisman.


    As for the substitute talisman, never mind.


    On one hand, the substitute talisman was too precious, and he didn¡¯t have many.


    Moreover, Li Feiyu had long been mingling in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, and this talisman was really not suitable for him.


    After all, he might not be as lucky as before. A careless moment could possibly see him transferred into a demon king¡¯s lair.


    The two chatted leisurely for a long time, then Li Feiyu left Bi Lake Mountain.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng asked Li Feiyu to bid on special monster cores, third-rank spiritual wood, demon beast blood, and other rare spiritual materials for him if he encountered them in Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    Azure Phoenix Immortal City was close to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range and was a sacred place for loose cultivators;occasionally, some rare heavenly and earthly treasures would appear on the market.


    It was relatively easier and cheaper to collect some materials here.


    After a busy day, Lu Changsheng returned to the summit of Blue Cloud Peak.


    He placed the Myriad Spirits Bottle on the tall and handsome Mount Sumeru Tree, which was golden and jade all over.


    He left it to Mount Sumeru to take care of the Myriad Spirits Bottle for him.


    The Myriad Spirits Bottle had to absorb the essence of heaven and earth autonomously in the outside world, and condense the Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew. Carrying it with him would be somewhat inconvenient.


    If left carelessly outside, it might be taken away by mischievous children any day.


    Therefore, placing it atop Blue Cloud Peak under Mount Sumeru¡¯s watchful eye, he was very assured.


    Deep night.


    Changsheng Hall.


    Afterward!


    Afterward!


    Afterward!


    ¡°Zixiao, you¡¯ve worked hard during these days.¡±


    On the exquisitely luxurious white jade bed, Lu Changsheng wrapped his arms around Ling Zixiao¡¯s plump and soft waist, his hand gently caressing her fair and gorgeous skin, and spoke warmly.


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s elegantly pinned up hair during the day was now messily draped, her dignified beautiful face flushed as fire, her bright beautiful eyes slightly watery, carrying a hint of seductive allure, and she softly chuckled, ¡°My lord, save those sweet words for little Ling¡¯er.¡±


    While speaking, her slender hand lightly pinched the full chest of Bai Ling, who was beside her, her body curvaceous and seeming to be wrapped in a scale armor soft-clothing, her skin flushed with a rosy glow.


    Not only did Lu Changsheng find Bai Ling¡¯s skin irresistible.


    Especially after, her originally cold white-golden scales gradually emitted a dreamlike rosy shimmer. The feel was warm, smooth, silky, and resilient yet strong.


    The touch was even more comfortable and delightful than Lu Miaoge¡¯s soft skin like water.


    Even in front of Lu Miaoge, the two were somewhat reserved, not as carefree and relaxed as they were with the timid and weak Xiao Bai Ling.


    ¡°Sister Ling¡­¡±


    Bai Ling¡¯s beautifully delicate face was flushed, her peach blossom-like eyes misty as if drunken, intoxicated, and dreamily enraptured.


    But her such feeble and delicate appearance stoked Ling Zixiao¡¯s primal desires, yearning to ravage her.


    Her heart couldn¡¯t help but sigh, her lover indeed had great fortune, to have picked up a girl like Bai Ling in a random small village he passed by.


    The more she interacted, the clearer she realized the extraordinary demon race bloodline within Bai Ling.


    Initially, she had seen Lu Changsheng and Nangong Mili.


    She felt that Nangong Mili was indeed demonically beautiful and seductive, making even her, a woman, unable to resist being astonished and moved.


    But unlike Bai Ling, who could stir her primal desires.


    For a moment, she wondered, if that True Person Nangong and Bai Ling shared a bed, which of the two would be more enticing.


    ¡°Hehe, Little Ling¡¯er surely worked hard as well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng turned his head toward Bai Ling, as enchanting as a blooming peach tree, and pulled her smooth, soft body into his arms, gently saying, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for Little Ling¡¯er holding fort at home, how could I be at ease?¡±


    ¡°Brother¡­¡±


    Bai Ling¡¯s voice trembled a bit as she spoke, filled with a stirring allure.


    Although she knew that Lu Changsheng¡¯s words were just to please her, and that she hadn¡¯t been able to help with anything at home,


    hearing these words still spawned a surge of happiness and contentment in her heart.


    As Lu Changsheng and Bai Ling whispered sweet nothings, intertwining intimately for a moment, he then embraced Ling Zixiao and spoke out, ¡°Zixiao, this trip outside was quite lucky for me, I¡¯ve acquired a Spiritual Eye Spring¡­¡±


    ¡°Spiritual Eye Spring!?¡±


    Ling Zixiao couldn¡¯t help but exclaim.


    After all, something like the Spiritual Eye Spring was exceedingly rare.


    At first, when Lu Changsheng managed to bring out a Spiritual Eye Spring, it was already surprising.


    Unexpectedly, he had found another Spiritual Eye Spring at the Wu Jing Mine Site.


    ¡°Indeed, however, this Spiritual Eye Spring isn¡¯t as grand as the one at home. If used to create a spiritual vein, I estimate it¡¯s only a First Grade top-level.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, through Hong Lian, I learned that the Dragon Seekers have a method to extract the Spirit Vein Origin, so¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued.


    He looked at Ling Zixiao for any suggestions on how to distribute this Spiritual Eye Spring and its Origin.


    ¡°My lord, I think there¡¯s no need to further cultivate the spiritual vein at Bi Yun Peak. It might be better to use this Spiritual Eye Spring to create a new spiritual vein in Cave Heaven.¡±


    ¡°Then, by utilizing the Spirit Vein Origin, elevate the Cave Heaven Spirit Vein to Second Order¡­¡±


    After pondering for a moment, Ling Zixiao voiced her suggestion.


    ¡°Hehe, Zixiao, you think just like I do.¡±


    Lu Changsheng kissed her slender, swan-like neck and chuckled softly.


    He had also thought before, now Bi Yun Peak¡¯s spiritual vein was a Second-order Superior, even if upgraded to a Second-order top-level by the Spiritual Eye Spring, reaching the Third Order would still be far off.


    Plus, once the spiritual vein advanced to the Third Order, it would certainly lead to significant geographical changes and considerable commotion.


    In case of a power struggle, the opponents could completely destroy Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s earth pulse and spiritual vein through formations.


    Given this, it might be better to fully upgrade Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Mount Sumeru could evolve its internal world by growing,


    But likewise, it could also nourish itself through its internal world, accelerating its growth.


    Moreover, cultivating the spiritual vein within Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven need not worry about being exposed or sabotaged.


    ¡°However, my lord could also consider using the current spiritual spring in the cave heaven to create a spiritual vein, and cultivate another spiritual vein in Bi Lake Mountain from the other Spiritual Eye Spring¡­¡±


    Ling Zixiao continued to speak, voicing another idea.


    Now, with the development of Bi Lake Mountain, the number of loose cultivators and apprentices was increasing.


    If this continues, the surrounding area of Lake Heart Island would gradually become insufficient.


    Moreover, now that Bi Lake Mountain had soured relations with Golden Dragon Ridge, should the two forces clash, it would indeed be troublesome.


    Though assured by the Mount Sumeru Tree King¡¯s presence, under the public eye, it was still preferable not to involve Mount Sumeru.


    Now with the conditions met, they could consider cultivating a branch spirit vein.


    Not only would this elevate the family spirit land, but it could also further upgrade the family¡¯s Great Formation.


    By that time, even without the Mount Sumeru Illusion Sky Great Formation, Bi Lake Mountain could rely on the ordinary family Great Formation to suppress False Cores and repel Core Formation!


    ¡°Cultivating another spiritual vein¡­¡±


    A trace of contemplation crossed Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    He felt that continuing to develop Bi Lake Mountain as their base was indeed necessary.

 Chapter 693: The Ancestor Has Taken Yet Another Concubine!

    One month later.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s concubine acceptance ceremony began.


    The ceremony was extremely lively.


    Guests traveled from thousands of miles away to offer their congratulations.


    ¡°Sigh, seeing Lu Ancestor, I now understand the motivation for cultivation!¡±


    ¡°I heard that Lu Ancestor already has more than forty concubine rooms, and now he¡¯s taking on fifteen more at once!¡±


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, fifteen concubine rooms at once, Lu Ancestor truly is blessed with women¡­¡±


    ¡°Such a decadent lifestyle, yet his cultivation level progresses at an astonishing pace, I¡¯m not convinced! Lu Changsheng must be practicing the Energy Drain Technique, I want to report him to the Qingyun Sect!¡±


    ¡°If Lu Ancestor were practicing the Energy Drain Technique, how could he have so many children and spend so many resources raising them?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, this Lu Ancestor probably just genuinely loves women and wants to have children, as the rumors say, intending to create a family clan by himself!¡±


    ¡°I heard that among the fifteen, Lin Qingyu from the Lin Family not only has extraordinary talent but is also incredibly beautiful¡­¡±


    ¡°Wuwuwu, Yan¡¯er, Yan¡¯er, how can I live without you!¡±


    Among the guests, many voiced their emotions, admiring, envying, and resenting Lu Changsheng¡¯s lifestyle.


    In these fifteen concubine rooms, aside from a pair of twins from the Ning Family.


    The others all came from different powerful family clans, from direct lineages, the pride of their families.


    Now they had all married Lu Changsheng as concubines, naturally causing countless people to be green with envy.


    Especially for those men whose family women, known for their looks and talent, had many admirers, secret lovers, and suitors.


    Finding out that their goddesses, the women they loved, had married Lu Changsheng as concubines, they couldn¡¯t help but grieve sorrowfully.


    ¡­


    Biyun Villa.


    This villa, used as a guest villa, was renovated and expanded in advance.


    With carved beams and painted rafters, it was magnificent and spacious enough to accommodate nearly a thousand people.


    Reception staff, guests, and maids continuously moved in and out.


    After all, the main theme of this event was not the wedding and concubine acceptance.


    The main affair was meetings with many families to discuss various matters and to manifest the stance of the Blue Lake Mountain.


    ¡®Ironwood Forest, Mo Family Patriarch arrives!¡¯


    ¡°Green Lawn Estate, Lin Family Patriarch arrives!¡±


    ¡°Treasure Elixir Pavilion, He the Steward arrives!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Outside the villa, resounding calls announced the arrival of guests who came to offer congratulations.


    Gifts of heavenly and earthly treasures, envied by Energy Refining Cultivators, were presented.


    ¡°Dad, Green Lawn Mountain hosts two Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, is it really necessary to marry Miaoyu to this Lu Ancestor as a concubine?¡±


    In a corner of the villa, a young man in brocade robes whispered resentfully to his father. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Shut up, keep your petty thoughts to yourself, if you dare speak like that again, I¡¯ll break your legs!¡± the middle-aged man immediately scolded upon hearing his son¡¯s words.


    Knowing that his son harbored a secret love for one of the women about to become Lu Ancestor¡¯s concubines.


    He then turned to a beautiful woman beside him and kindly said, ¡°Yu¡¯er, if Lu Ancestor comes out later, Uncle will take you to toast him, you must perform well and seize the opportunity.¡±


    ¡°If Lu Ancestor takes a liking to you, it would be good for both you and the Lu Family.¡±


    ¡°After all, Lu Ancestor is not only handsome but also values relationships deeply, even if as a servant, if he favored you and you bore him a Qilin child, you could later be promoted to concubine¡­¡±


    The middle-aged man instructed his niece earnestly.


    Although Lu Ancestor was taking fifteen as concubines this time.


    For the many family powers attending the wedding, it wasn¡¯t much.


    Thus, many smaller family powers also wanted to send their daughters or younger family members to Lu Ancestor as concubines or servants.


    At this moment, such conversations were happening in many places inside and outside Biyun Villa.


    After all, the reputation of Blue Lake Mountain and White Tiger Mountain, after the incidents at Jin Zan, had significantly risen, spreading throughout the entire Qingyun Region!


    Most of the family powers and cultivators in Qingyun Region had heard of the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family and knew the big names of Lu Family Ancestor Lu Changsheng and Lady Lu Miaoge.


    Before this, although Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family was somewhat famous, it was mostly just hearsay without deep understanding.


    Many even knew of the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family because of Lu Changsheng¡¯s fondness for marrying and taking concubines, known for a household full of children.


    But as the news from Blue Lake Mountain, White Tiger Mountain, and Golden Dragon Ridge spread, all family powers gained a clear understanding of Lu Changsheng.


    Though his talent was poor, his comprehension was exceptional!


    He had great fortunes and was considered a carrier of great destiny!


    A future overlord of Qingyun Region!


    Coveting female beauty and loving the practice of taking concubines.


    Being of common peasant origin, he held the deeply rooted notion of being blessed with many children and a full house.


    Such a person¡¯s strengths and flaws were both very obvious.


    Thus, everyone was willing to form good relations with Blue Lake Mountain and to ally through marriage!


    However, many were shocked to hear of Lu Ancestor¡¯s life and deeds, learning that Lu Changsheng, in just a few decades, had achieved what other families took a century to, creating a cultivation family by himself.


    They marveled at how Lu Ancestor was truly insane, one of a kind.


    However, many cultivation families could understand this.


    Because through rumors, they knew that Lu Ancestor had great encounters and opportunities, but his Spiritual Root Talent was poor, merely low quality.


    Practically cutting off any possibility of achieving Core Formation.


    In the future, at most depending on external elixirs, he could form a False Core.


    Thus, he sought to extend his life, bloodline, and spiritual legacy through such means early.


    Life and reproduction, passing down the torch continuously!


    Unable to pursue the Great Dao for long life, he sought to extend his spirit through bloodline descendants and family heritage, aiming to leave a mark in history!

 Chapter 694: The Ancestor Has Taken Yet Another Concubine! (2)

    This is a traditional concept in the Cultivation World.


    Many Cultivation Families hold this type of idea.


    Like the master-disciple relationship within Sects, there is also a bit of this ideology.


    Apart from legacy, some even harbor thoughts.


    If an unparalleled figure, a great power, were to appear among their descendants, it could resurrect their long-dead ancestors, or perhaps when they themselves reincarnate, take a round.


    ¡­


    Inside the main hall.


    Lu Changsheng, clad in a blue Spiritual Robe, sat in the main seat.


    On either side of him were Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao, the Main Mothers.


    He was drinking and conversing jovially with several Cultivators in the hall.


    To be seated here, one must either have a special identity or be a Foundation Establishment Ancestor.


    Everyone who had come was also looking to gauge the attitude of Lu Ancestor.


    ¡°Beast Taming Xu Family, Xu Ruyin has arrived!¡±


    At that moment, a voice announced from outside.


    ¡°Beast Taming Xu Family!?¡±


    ¡°Shh, the Beast Taming Xu Family has also sent someone?¡±


    ¡°Xu Ruyin, I heard that this woman is a descendant of the Yu Shui line of the Beast Taming Xu Family. She broke through to Foundation Establishment last year and upon returning to the main line, rose up like a comet!¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the other party to actually come to Bihu Mountain to present their congratulations.¡±


    ¡°It must be because of the Yu Shui Xu Family. This genius from the Xu Family had old ties with Bihu Mountain.¡±


    Inside the main hall and throughout the villa, many people immediately started discussing.


    ¡°Beast Taming Xu Family¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao also paused slightly when they heard this.


    Although Yu Shui Xu Family is a branch of the Beast Taming Xu Family,


    Most of the time outside, it still claims to be the Yu Shui Xu Family, not the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    Now that Xu Ruyin is being introduced as from the Beast Taming Xu Family, it indicates that she is not representing the Yu Shui Xu Family, but the Beast Taming Xu Family itself.


    The implication here was significantly different.


    Immediately, a woman in a fiery red, gorgeous palace dress walked into the main hall.


    Her beauty was breathtaking, her long hair the same fiery red as her dress, quite striking.


    But what was most striking and attention-grabbing were her eyes, blazing like a red moon, intense as fire.


    These eyes made her already delicate face appear even more radiant and beautiful, complementing her porcelain-white skin perfectly.


    She seemed like a noble and immaculate phoenix, holy yet majestic, cold yet proud.


    ¡°Beast Taming Xu Family, Xu Ruyin offers congratulations to Lu Mountain Lord on this auspicious occasion¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin bowed to Lu Changsheng.


    But as her head dropped slightly, her beautiful eyes trembled, stirring an indescribable emotion within her.


    ¡°Daoist Xu is too polite, please take a seat,¡± Lu Changsheng said warmly to the Xu Ruyin standing before him.


    He thought to himself that after going away for a while, she had developed a refined and imposing air.


    This contrasted heavily with her usually shy, obedient demeanor.


    Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao looked at the Xu Ruyin before them, one with a slightly odd expression, the other with a playful glint in her eyes.


    After all, they both knew that this Xu Family genius had spent eight years as a servant in Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°Daoist Xu, it¡¯s nice to see you.¡±


    ¡°Daoist Xu, I am¡­¡±


    Many families in the hall promptly greeted Xu Ruyin politely.


    People like Lu Yuanzhong and Bai Yunyang, several Foundation Establishment Cultivators who had met Xu Ruyin in their early years.


    Seeing a former Energy Refining Cultivator who had now broken through to Foundation Establishment, and her impressive demeanor now, they were all quite moved.


    Understanding that a genius like Xu Ruyin, once they breakthrough Foundation Establishment and return to the main line, would soar to incredible heights, beyond what ordinary Cultivators like them could compare.


    While catching up and chatting, suddenly everyone in the hall sensed a formidable aura and looked towards the outside of Bihu Mountain.


    ¡°Elder Jin of Golden Dragon Ridge has arrived!¡±


    At the same time, a booming voice sounded.


    ¡°Elder Jin of Golden Dragon Ridge, could it be that False Core Patriarch of Golden Dragon Ridge!¡±


    ¡°This aura, there¡¯s no mistake, it must be the False Core Patriarch.¡±


    ¡°Shh, I didn¡¯t expect the Ancestor of Jin Family to actually come in person!¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t Bi Lake Mountain and Golden Dragon Ridge have enmity before? Why has the Ancestor of Jin Family come here now? What is his purpose?¡±


    ¡°Could it be he¡¯s taking this opportunity to start trouble?¡±


    At this moment, all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the great hall stood up, their hearts pounding as they looked outside.


    After all, who among those present didn¡¯t know about the affairs between Bi Lake Mountain and Golden Dragon Ridge?


    Although the two families hadn¡¯t had a direct major conflict.


    But now that Lu Changsheng, the Master of Bi Lake Mountain, was holding a concubine acceptance ceremony, it was profoundly meaningful for the False Core Patriarch of Golden Dragon Ridge to attend.


    ¡°Ancestor of Jin Family!?¡±


    On hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, unsure of why the Ancestor of Jin Family had come.


    He chuckled softly and bowed to the people in the great hall, ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, please excuse me for a moment.¡±


    With that said, he transformed into a streak of escape light and headed outside Bi Lake Mountain.


    Arriving at the gate, Lu Changsheng immediately saw a tall elderly man in a golden robe with an ordinary looking face standing outside.


    Merely through the invisible but formidable aura, he knew this man was the False Core Patriarch of Golden Dragon Ridge!


    Beside him stood a middle-aged man about forty years old with a stern face, thick beard and hair, wearing a golden dragon-patterned magical robe.


    It was Jin Zan, the Great Elder of White Tiger Mountain, who had clashed against him the other day!


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, Jin Zan¡¯s eyes immediately revealed a hint of anger, his robe sleeve tightly fisted.


    However, he remained silent, merely standing beside his own family patriarch.


    ¡°Jin Cheng of Golden Dragon Ridge sends his congratulations on the great joy of Lu Mountain Lord and has specially come to ask for a wedding drink.¡±


    The Ancestor of Jin Family, his face beaming red, spoke loudly as he bowed.


    ¡°Greetings to Elder Jin. It truly brings glory to have a true man like yourself attend my wedding, please join us.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression remained unchanged as he bowed with a smile.


    He didn¡¯t know why the other party had come.


    But with Mount Sumeru¡¯s protection, he was not afraid at all, unconcerned about any tricks they might play.


    After all, if he wanted, now the Mount Sumeru Illusion Sky Great Formation could be activated, which was powerful enough to slay all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of Bi Lake Mountain, including this False Core Patriarch.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, all these great ancestors surely have great value, if I captured all in one net, I¡¯d likely become fabulously wealthy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself with a chuckle. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But that was just a thought.


    Doing so would likely cause a tremendous upheaval across the entire Qingyun Domain and even the Jiang Country Cultivation World.


    The three of them transformed into escape lights and flew towards Biyun Villa.


    The Lu family disciples stationed nearby for reception heaved a sigh of relief.


    Although the Ancestor of Jin Family had not exerted any pressure on them.


    Merely standing in front of them felt like a huge mountain, exerting great pressure.


    Not only them, but also the Energy Refining Cultivators and Foundation Establishment Cultivators outside Biyun Villa all stood up and bowed respectfully when they saw the Ancestor of Jin Family.


    After all, this was a False Core Patriarch!


    Not to mention under Qingyun¡¯s rule;


    even within the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, a False Core Immortal was considered a significant figure!


    At this very moment, everyone was wondering the purpose of the Ancestor of Jin Family¡¯s visit to Bi Lake Mountain.


    Especially some who knew Jin Zan, seeing this Elder of Jin Family who had past conflicts with Bi Lake Mountain also attending.


    ¡°Elder Jin, Elder Jin, please take a seat. This carp soup is a special product of Bi Lake Mountain, and these carps are specially bred King Carps from my Lu Family, known for their delicious taste¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng said politely with a smile on his face.


    As if the earlier confrontation with Jin Zan had never occurred.


    ¡°The old man came in a hurry this time, this gift¡­¡±


    The Ancestor of Jin Family fumbled inside his golden robe with a frown.


    ¡°Hehe, Elder Jin honours us with his presence at my wedding, which already brings us great honor¡­¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng remained entirely unconcerned.


    However, before Lu Changsheng could finish, the Ancestor of Jin Family pulled out an exquisite brocade box from his sleeve and laughed loudly, ¡°Hahaha, why not give this item to Lu Mountain Master as a wedding gift.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t think you¡¯re being funny, do you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng silently muttered to himself.


    He thought it was no wonder that some Nascent Soul Immortals and Nascent Soul True Lords in ancient texts were called quirky old creatures.


    Because the longer they lived, the quirkier their personalities became.


    His expression unmoved, he took the brocade box, stored it in his storage ring, and chuckled, ¡°Thank you so much, Elder Jin. You are too kind.¡±


    ¡°Master Lu, wouldn¡¯t you want to open it and see what gift the old man has brought?¡±


    After sitting down, the Ancestor of Jin Family picked up a piece of fish and started eating, speaking out.

 Chapter 695: Apology, Beast Taming Xu Family! (2)

    However, cultivators like Ling Zixiao, who knew the inside story, roughly guessed the Jin Family¡¯s purpose.


    They wanted to both promote and kill, to completely eliminate Lu Changsheng and Bi Lake Mountain, to lift it high and solidify the rumors from the outside world!


    Even if they couldn¡¯t solidify the rumors, considering today¡¯s events, the external interest in Bi Lake Mountain would likely rise another level.


    ¡°Lu Mountain Lord, regarding the previous matter at White Tiger Mountain, I, Jin Zan, was wrong. Greed took over me because of the benefits given by the Zhao Family, and I ask for your forgiveness,¡± Jin Zan said, suppressing the rage in his heart as he bowed to Lu Changsheng.


    If it weren¡¯t for the Family Patriarch¡¯s emergence from seclusion and the severe reprimand he had received.


    With his proud nature, he would never have lowered his face to apologize.


    But he understood that the Patriarch was doing this for his own good.


    His smooth journey thus far had led to arrogance.


    The defeat at the hands of Lu Changsheng was a hurdle he couldn¡¯t get over, affecting his Core Formation!


    If that was the case, he could only face his inner self, break and then stand, in order for him to break through his mental state and reach Core Formation!


    And through this method, he wanted to reclaim his Life-Bound Spiritual Artifact from Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands.


    Otherwise, without this Life-Bound Spiritual Artifact, his chances of breaking through to Core Formation in the future would be affected.


    Lu Changsheng watched the scene, staying silent.


    He roughly knew what the Jin Family¡¯s purpose was.


    The rumors about him in the outside world likely originated from the Jin Family.


    Now, by presenting him with this Core Formation Spiritual Object, they probably wanted to further uplift his status and solidify the rumors.


    And inform the outside world that he, Lu Changsheng, possessed a Core Formation Spiritual Object, making him the target of other Loose Cultivators and Family Forces!


    Then there was Jin Zan¡¯s apology.


    As long as he accepted it and took away the opponent¡¯s Life-bound Spiritual Artifact, he would naturally have to return it.


    In such a situation, with such a stance, if he, Mr. Lu, did not reconcile and return the Spiritual Artifact, it would make him appear petty and vindictive, not giving face to the Jin Family.


    Not even giving face to the False Core Patriarch, what would other families think if they knew?


    Other False Core Families might think Lu Changsheng to be arrogant and presumptuous!


    A stratagem in the open!


    This was a blatant stratagem!


    Such bold moves in this stratagem were indeed extraordinary.


    Actually spending a Core Formation Spiritual Object, just to make Jin Zan apologize in person.


    Unless¡­ they thought he wouldn¡¯t dare accept the Core Formation Spiritual Object and were showing weakness?


    But faced with such an arrangement, even if he didn¡¯t accept it, the opponent¡¯s genuine appearance of apology meant he had to return the Life-bound Spiritual Artifact.


    ¡°Indeed, the old ginger is spicier. The Ancestor of Jin Family is using this method to further push our Bi Lake Mountain into the limelight and by doing so, draw attention to Golden Dragon Ridge,¡± Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.


    If his family had been an ordinary Foundation Establishment Family, they might indeed be worried in such a situation.


    But when he made his move on Jin Zan, he had already considered the consequences!


    What if his tree attracted the wind?


    If anyone dared to look for trouble, he would, like he did when facing Jin Zan, make an example of them¡ªkill the chicken to warn the monkeys, and solidify his reputation for defeating a False Core with Talisman Formations!


    After all, sometimes a reputation isn¡¯t entirely a bad thing.


    With such a reputation, it would be enough to deter the other families and prevent them from harboring bad intentions.


    His early reputation worried him that it might attract the covetousness of others.


    But now, with his current reputation, how many would dare to covet it?


    Enough to deter most of the petty thieves, and allow the Family to develop securely!


    Moreover, his family was strong but not overbearing, and by developing securely, they could also show the dignity and style of the family, laying the foundation for future reputation and goodwill!


    ¡°Heh heh, the Ancestor of Jin Family is being too courteous. It was all a misunderstanding;once explained, it¡¯s all clear.¡±


    ¡°Originally, I, Lu Someone, was going to visit you after taking care of the affairs to clear things up. I didn¡¯t expect that the Ancestor of Jin Family would take the initiative to come here. You truly are a man of openness and magnanimity,¡± Lu Changsheng said politely.


    In his words, he naturally placed the ¡®Profound Water Cold Crystal¡¯ into his Storage Ring.


    Then he took out a golden weapon¡ªpart spear, part dao¡ªand spoke: ¡°Daoist Jin left in a hurry that day, forgetting to take this Artifact. Today, it shall be returned to its original owner!¡±


    Since the opponent had done so, he, Lu Changsheng, would openly tell others that he not only defeated Jin Zan, the Great Elder of the Jin Family, but also took his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact!


    ¡°Shh, that seems to be the Life-bound Spiritual Artifact of the Great Elder of the Jin Family, the Golden Dragon Square Halberd!¡±


    ¡°Never thought that even the Life-bound Spiritual Artifact would be taken by Lu Mountain Lord!¡±


    ¡°No wonder the Ancestor of Jin Family brought Jin Zan to apologize. The Life-bound Spiritual Artifact is connected to one¡¯s life. Once lost, it takes who knows how many years to nurture anew, which could delay his attempt at Core Formation!¡±


    ¡°However, Lu Mountain Lord is truly magnanimous. Although the Jin Family is polite, they are duplicitous, yet he simply and openly took out this Life-bound Spiritual Artifact.¡±


    ¡°The rumors say that Lu Changsheng is a man of loyalty and righteousness, and now it seems that he indeed acts with integrity. He does not provoke others, and as long as you don¡¯t offend Bi Lake Mountain, we should be able to coexist in peace.¡±


    Everyone in the hall watched this unfold, each silently calculating.


    But a few people also had their minds on the Core Formation Spiritual Object that Lu Changsheng had just put into his Storage Bag.


    ¡°This Lu Changsheng is really not simple. Does he really have the confidence, or¡­¡±


    The Ancestor of Jin Family saw Lu Changsheng calmly accept his Core Formation Spiritual Object and then took out the Golden Dragon Square Halberd, his heart skipping a beat, somewhat unexpected. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, Lu Changsheng¡¯s initiative to take out the Spiritual Artifact indicated he saw through the intentions.


    But in such a situation, he still dared to accept the Core Formation Spiritual Object.


    He didn¡¯t ponder long, turning to Jin Zan with a cold huff, ¡°Jin Zan, have you not thanked Lu Mountain Lord enough?¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Lu Mountain Lord.¡±

 Chapter 696: Apologize and Make Amends, Beast Taming Xu Family! (3)

    Jin Zan spoke up, but his voice was devoid of any sincerity, instantly making Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions look superior. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Most people in the room could guess why Jin Zan behaved this way.


    It was because they knew without thinking that this Core Formation Spiritual Object was most likely prepared by the Jin Family for Jin Zan.


    At this moment, it would be a ghostly occurrence for him to be in a good mood.


    ¡°Hehe, Daoist Jin, you are too kind.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and did not take the other party¡¯s attitude to heart.


    After all, he was just a mere jumping clown.


    He looked around at everyone present and announced with a laugh, ¡°Come now, let¡¯s continue, drink up.¡±


    In the hall, the guests clinked cups and toasts were made in lively succession.


    During the break, Lu Changsheng, the groom, walked out of the great hall with a cup in hand to toast and greet the guests from inside and outside the villa.


    In this process, one by one, the coy and charming women looked at Lu Ancestor with silk-like seductive eyes, almost dripping water.


    Faced with this, Lu Changsheng silently shook his head.


    He thought to himself that sometimes too much charm can be a problem.


    He made no particular response.


    After all, though Mr. Lu took concubines with a purpose, he still spent considerable time accompanying and taking responsibility for them.


    Now, having to manage fifteen concubines was already taking up much of his time and energy.


    Moreover, he didn¡¯t even know the family backgrounds or Spiritual Root Talents of these many women in the room.


    As for beauty alone, to the Lu Ancestor, who had seen countless experiences and had been through all sorts of trials, it was hard to catch his eye.


    Now, only if status, temperament, and abilities complemented beauty, could they slightly move Lu Ancestor¡¯s heart.


    After the toasts were over, as night fell, Lu Changsheng naturally started his duties as the groom.


    However, having too many concubines at once could lead to an exhausted Lu Changsheng, who might find himself overwhelmed.


    Faced with this situation, Lu Changsheng could only encourage the concubines to get to know each other better and develop connections, to save himself from too much trouble.


    The next day, the wedding feast continued.


    But on this day, Lu Changsheng did not continue to accompany the drinking.


    Instead, he met privately with the family patriarchs and heads, along with his wife Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, Ling Zixiao, and his son Lu Yun.


    It was just a casual chat to convey his family¡¯s stance and extend goodwill.


    No matter what the others thought, Lu Ancestor always insisted on the external policy of ¡°avoiding conflict, building connections, and prospering through harmony,¡± and internally, ¡°taking good care of the children and producing more offspring¡±!


    ¡­


    Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    Changsheng Hall.


    ¡°Hisss¡­ You¡¯re saying the Beast Taming Xu Family has set their sights on me, so you came over to look into the situation and test the waters?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was currently chatting leisurely with a representative of the Beast Taming Xu Family, his palm gently stroking the other¡¯s fiery red, smooth hair, his eyes narrowed slightly.


    He knew that being prominent could attract the attention of other families.


    But he hadn¡¯t expected that the Beast Taming Xu Family would take note of him.


    Compared to them, Golden Dragon Ridge seemed insignificant.


    ¡°Mhm, I suspect this matter is related to the Jin Family. The Jin Family deliberately spread news of you to the ears of the three ancestors¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin let her fiery red hair drape down, covering her stunningly beautiful face, and spoke with a slightly indistinct voice.


    ¡°The Jin Family, three ancestors?¡±


    Lu Changsheng twirled a strand of hair around his finger, his eyebrows lifting slightly.


    He was aware of the Beast Taming Xu Family but was not very familiar with its internal affairs.


    All he knew was that in addition to a Core Formation Old Ancestor, the Xu Family apparently also had three False Core Immortals in the open.


    ¡°Mhm¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin moved her head subtly, her voice indistinct, explaining to Lu Changsheng in detail.


    The third ancestor of the Xu Family, the False Core Patriarch, was named Xu Ge.


    Rumors said he had the potential for Core Formation in his early years, but was injured by a true disciple of the Spirit Taming Sect, damaging his Dao Foundation and leading to a long period of decline.


    Later, by chance, he obtained a Demon Core and formed a False Core.


    However, after breaking through to False Core, his personality gradually became peculiar, lacking the demeanor of a true immortal.


    He had once bullied the weak and attacked a Foundation Establishment Disciple of the Spirit Taming Sect, crippling their Dantian, which provoked the Sect to confront the Xu Family, with the Core Formation Old Ancestor coming forward to resolve the issue.


    Afterward, although the Family Patriarch restricted Xu Ge, he still enjoyed bullying the weaker parties.


    After assuming the role of Inspector Elder of the Xu Family, whenever he saw any rising family forces or prodigies, he liked to snuff them out.


    For a major sect like the Spirit Taming Sect, facing this kind of issue, their elders would go to the Xu Family to confront Xu Ge, who naturally did not dare to retaliate.


    But the smaller family forces had nowhere to turn in the face of such behavior.


    And the Family Patriarch turned a blind eye to such situations.


    Therefore, Xu Ruyin indicated that her visit was because Xu Ge had taken notice of Lu Changsheng and might target him in the future.


    ¡°Hisss¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng drew in a cool breath and squeezed a sharp and full snow fruit hard with his palm.


    He thought to himself that the Jin Family had actually been waiting for him here.


    He had thought that the Jin Family¡¯s overenthusiastic support was simply to use his family as bait to attract firepower and attention.


    Little did he expect that the Jin Family wanted to use someone else¡¯s knife to kill him!


    Through their excessive support, they made the Beast Taming Xu Family take notice of him and act against him.


    ¡°This Ancestor of the Jin Family really is an old coin.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes squinted in anger, his body trembling slightly.


    A moment later, Xu Ruyin¡¯s delicate neck gently lifted, her cheeks flushed, and her alluring eyes gazed at Lu Changsheng with a drunk, dazed look.


    After a ¡®gurgle¡¯ in her slender swan neck, she cooed softly, ¡°Master¡­¡±


    ¡°Ruyin, let me see what progress you¡¯ve made in the Beast Taming Xu Family this year.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently stroked her fiery red, silky hair and then rewarded her with a slap on Xu Ruyin¡¯s rounded buttocks, engaging in an in-depth exchange with her and asking about the affairs of the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    At first, Xu Ruyin was able to answer intermittently and vaguely.


    But as time went on, her cries became tearful and choked, calling out ¡®Master, Husband¡¯.


    However, even in such an exchange, Lu Changsheng still gained a lot of insight into the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    Although the Beast Taming Xu Family only had three False Core Immortals on the surface, it was possible they had others in the shadows.


    Moreover, the foundation of the Beast Taming Xu Family lay in the fact that their False Cores were only used to maintain the family¡¯s strength.


    With a Core Formation Old Ancestor present, they would not intentionally cultivate False Core Immortals.


    After all, despite being called Immortals, the False Core Immortals ultimately could not compare with the Nascent Soul Immortals.


    Not only was their lifespan limited to three hundred years, but their cultivation levels could not advance by even an inch.


    Therefore, the true strength of a family like the Beast Taming Xu Family lay in their ability, if they were willing, to cultivate one or two False Core Immortals at any time.


    Additionally, the Beast Taming Xu Family had a Third-Order old turtle as its guardian.


    What kind of Demon Beast this old turtle was and its specific combat power, Xu Ruyin was not clear.


    She only knew that it had been with the Xu Family for a very long time as their Clan Guardian Spirit Beast.


    As for whether there were other Third-Order Spiritual Beasts, specifics about the rumored Fire Crow Dao Soldier and Water Serpent Dao Soldier, Xu Ruyin did not know.


    After all, she had only been with the Beast Taming Xu Family for a year.


    Even though she had entered the core circle, her exposure was still limited.


    ¡°Okay, I got it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, showing some concern for Xu Ruyin¡¯s well-being.


    He then returned the Ancient Beast Taming Charm to her, allowing her to catch up with Hong Lian and see her son, Lu Chensha.


    ¡­


    ¡°Beast Taming Xu Family, Xu Ge¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng informed Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao of the situation with the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    Faced with this situation, the two of them had no strategy to cope with it for the moment.


    They could only ask Xu Ruyin to try to downplay the matter when she returned.


    And Lu Miaoge should try to go out alone as little as possible.


    After all, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge were now one entity.


    Who knows whether this False Core Immortal from the Beast Taming Xu Family would make a move on Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°I just want to live a calm, peaceful, and leisurely life, spending time with my wives and kids, watching them grow up happy and joyful.¡±


    ¡°What a pity¡­ Why is there always someone who tries to disturb me and force my hand?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked up at the azure sky, murmuring to himself.


    Although he feared nothing from the False Core Immortals of the Xu Family.


    This matter would ultimately bring him some trouble and annoyance.


    Especially since the Beast Taming Xu Family was a massive presence, if Xu Ge really came looking for trouble and ended up being killed by him, wouldn¡¯t it bring the Core Formation Old Ancestor of the Xu Family onto his doorstep?


    And if he ended up killing this Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family as well, how would he be able to continue laying low!?


    ¡­


    The wedding banquet lasted for three days before it concluded, and guests left in succession.


    In fact, many people departed on the first day of the wedding banquet.


    And after individually chatting with Lu Changsheng on the second day, most of the Family Patriarchs bid their farewells.


    By this last day, apart from some nearby families and those with close relations, there weren¡¯t many guests left.


    As the banquet ended, Xu Ruyin stayed for two more days at Bihu Lake Mountain before bidding farewell.


    She indicated that she would try to downplay the affairs relating to Bihu Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng, and Lu Miaoge with the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    If the Xu Family made any moves, she would immediately send a message to notify them.


    Facing this, Lu Changsheng was not too worried or concerned.


    He was content to stay at home with his wives and children, spreading his branches and leaves.


    After all, his home now had an additional fifteen concubines, and he, the Lu Ancestor, naturally had to work hard.

 Chapter 697: Apologize and Make Amends, Beast Taming Xu Family! (3)

    Jin Zan spoke up, but his voice was devoid of any sincerity, instantly making Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions look superior.


    Most people in the room could guess why Jin Zan behaved this way.


    It was because they knew without thinking that this Core Formation Spiritual Object was most likely prepared by the Jin Family for Jin Zan.


    At this moment, it would be a ghostly occurrence for him to be in a good mood.


    ¡°Hehe, Daoist Jin, you are too kind.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and did not take the other party¡¯s attitude to heart.


    After all, he was just a mere jumping clown.


    He looked around at everyone present and announced with a laugh, ¡°Come now, let¡¯s continue, drink up.¡±


    In the hall, the guests clinked cups and toasts were made in lively succession.


    During the break, Lu Changsheng, the groom, walked out of the great hall with a cup in hand to toast and greet the guests from inside and outside the villa.


    In this process, one by one, the coy and charming women looked at Lu Ancestor with silk-like seductive eyes, almost dripping water.


    Faced with this, Lu Changsheng silently shook his head.


    He thought to himself that sometimes too much charm can be a problem.


    He made no particular response.


    After all, though Mr. Lu took concubines with a purpose, he still spent considerable time accompanying and taking responsibility for them.


    Now, having to manage fifteen concubines was already taking up much of his time and energy.


    Moreover, he didn¡¯t even know the family backgrounds or Spiritual Root Talents of these many women in the room.


    As for beauty alone, to the Lu Ancestor, who had seen countless experiences and had been through all sorts of trials, it was hard to catch his eye.


    Now, only if status, temperament, and abilities complemented beauty, could they slightly move Lu Ancestor¡¯s heart.


    After the toasts were over, as night fell, Lu Changsheng naturally started his duties as the groom.


    However, having too many concubines at once could lead to an exhausted Lu Changsheng, who might find himself overwhelmed.


    Faced with this situation, Lu Changsheng could only encourage the concubines to get to know each other better and develop connections, to save himself from too much trouble.


    The next day, the wedding feast continued.


    But on this day, Lu Changsheng did not continue to accompany the drinking.


    Instead, he met privately with the family patriarchs and heads, along with his wife Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, Ling Zixiao, and his son Lu Yun.


    It was just a casual chat to convey his family¡¯s stance and extend goodwill.


    No matter what the others thought, Lu Ancestor always insisted on the external policy of ¡°avoiding conflict, building connections, and prospering through harmony,¡± and internally, ¡°taking good care of the children and producing more offspring¡±!


    ¡­


    Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    Changsheng Hall.


    ¡°Hisss¡­ You¡¯re saying the Beast Taming Xu Family has set their sights on me, so you came over to look into the situation and test the waters?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was currently chatting leisurely with a representative of the Beast Taming Xu Family, his palm gently stroking the other¡¯s fiery red, smooth hair, his eyes narrowed slightly.


    He knew that being prominent could attract the attention of other families.


    But he hadn¡¯t expected that the Beast Taming Xu Family would take note of him.


    Compared to them, Golden Dragon Ridge seemed insignificant.


    ¡°Mhm, I suspect this matter is related to the Jin Family. The Jin Family deliberately spread news of you to the ears of the three ancestors¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin let her fiery red hair drape down, covering her stunningly beautiful face, and spoke with a slightly indistinct voice.


    ¡°The Jin Family, three ancestors?¡±


    Lu Changsheng twirled a strand of hair around his finger, his eyebrows lifting slightly.


    He was aware of the Beast Taming Xu Family but was not very familiar with its internal affairs.


    All he knew was that in addition to a Core Formation Old Ancestor, the Xu Family apparently also had three False Core Immortals in the open.


    ¡°Mhm¡­¡±


    Xu Ruyin moved her head subtly, her voice indistinct, explaining to Lu Changsheng in detail.


    The third ancestor of the Xu Family, the False Core Patriarch, was named Xu Ge.


    Rumors said he had the potential for Core Formation in his early years, but was injured by a true disciple of the Spirit Taming Sect, damaging his Dao Foundation and leading to a long period of decline.


    Later, by chance, he obtained a Demon Core and formed a False Core.


    However, after breaking through to False Core, his personality gradually became peculiar, lacking the demeanor of a true immortal.


    He had once bullied the weak and attacked a Foundation Establishment Disciple of the Spirit Taming Sect, crippling their Dantian, which provoked the Sect to confront the Xu Family, with the Core Formation Old Ancestor coming forward to resolve the issue.


    Afterward, although the Family Patriarch restricted Xu Ge, he still enjoyed bullying the weaker parties.


    After assuming the role of Inspector Elder of the Xu Family, whenever he saw any rising family forces or prodigies, he liked to snuff them out.


    For a major sect like the Spirit Taming Sect, facing this kind of issue, their elders would go to the Xu Family to confront Xu Ge, who naturally did not dare to retaliate.


    But the smaller family forces had nowhere to turn in the face of such behavior.


    And the Family Patriarch turned a blind eye to such situations.


    Therefore, Xu Ruyin indicated that her visit was because Xu Ge had taken notice of Lu Changsheng and might target him in the future.


    ¡°Hisss¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng drew in a cool breath and squeezed a sharp and full snow fruit hard with his palm.


    He thought to himself that the Jin Family had actually been waiting for him here.


    He had thought that the Jin Family¡¯s overenthusiastic support was simply to use his family as bait to attract firepower and attention.


    Little did he expect that the Jin Family wanted to use someone else¡¯s knife to kill him!


    Through their excessive support, they made the Beast Taming Xu Family take notice of him and act against him.


    ¡°This Ancestor of the Jin Family really is an old coin.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes squinted in anger, his body trembling slightly.


    A moment later, Xu Ruyin¡¯s delicate neck gently lifted, her cheeks flushed, and her alluring eyes gazed at Lu Changsheng with a drunk, dazed look.


    After a ¡®gurgle¡¯ in her slender swan neck, she cooed softly, ¡°Master¡­¡±


    ¡°Ruyin, let me see what progress you¡¯ve made in the Beast Taming Xu Family this year.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently stroked her fiery red, silky hair and then rewarded her with a slap on Xu Ruyin¡¯s rounded buttocks, engaging in an in-depth exchange with her and asking about the affairs of the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    At first, Xu Ruyin was able to answer intermittently and vaguely.


    But as time went on, her cries became tearful and choked, calling out ¡®Master, Husband¡¯.


    However, even in such an exchange, Lu Changsheng still gained a lot of insight into the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    Although the Beast Taming Xu Family only had three False Core Immortals on the surface, it was possible they had others in the shadows.


    Moreover, the foundation of the Beast Taming Xu Family lay in the fact that their False Cores were only used to maintain the family¡¯s strength.


    With a Core Formation Old Ancestor present, they would not intentionally cultivate False Core Immortals.


    After all, despite being called Immortals, the False Core Immortals ultimately could not compare with the Nascent Soul Immortals.


    Not only was their lifespan limited to three hundred years, but their cultivation levels could not advance by even an inch.


    Therefore, the true strength of a family like the Beast Taming Xu Family lay in their ability, if they were willing, to cultivate one or two False Core Immortals at any time.


    Additionally, the Beast Taming Xu Family had a Third-Order old turtle as its guardian.


    What kind of Demon Beast this old turtle was and its specific combat power, Xu Ruyin was not clear. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She only knew that it had been with the Xu Family for a very long time as their Clan Guardian Spirit Beast.


    As for whether there were other Third-Order Spiritual Beasts, specifics about the rumored Fire Crow Dao Soldier and Water Serpent Dao Soldier, Xu Ruyin did not know.


    After all, she had only been with the Beast Taming Xu Family for a year.


    Even though she had entered the core circle, her exposure was still limited.


    ¡°Okay, I got it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, showing some concern for Xu Ruyin¡¯s well-being.


    He then returned the Ancient Beast Taming Charm to her, allowing her to catch up with Hong Lian and see her son, Lu Chensha.


    ¡­


    ¡°Beast Taming Xu Family, Xu Ge¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng informed Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao of the situation with the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    Faced with this situation, the two of them had no strategy to cope with it for the moment.


    They could only ask Xu Ruyin to try to downplay the matter when she returned.


    And Lu Miaoge should try to go out alone as little as possible.


    After all, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge were now one entity.


    Who knows whether this False Core Immortal from the Beast Taming Xu Family would make a move on Lu Miaoge.


    ¡°I just want to live a calm, peaceful, and leisurely life, spending time with my wives and kids, watching them grow up happy and joyful.¡±


    ¡°What a pity¡­ Why is there always someone who tries to disturb me and force my hand?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked up at the azure sky, murmuring to himself.


    Although he feared nothing from the False Core Immortals of the Xu Family.


    This matter would ultimately bring him some trouble and annoyance.


    Especially since the Beast Taming Xu Family was a massive presence, if Xu Ge really came looking for trouble and ended up being killed by him, wouldn¡¯t it bring the Core Formation Old Ancestor of the Xu Family onto his doorstep?


    And if he ended up killing this Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family as well, how would he be able to continue laying low!?


    ¡­


    The wedding banquet lasted for three days before it concluded, and guests left in succession.


    In fact, many people departed on the first day of the wedding banquet.


    And after individually chatting with Lu Changsheng on the second day, most of the Family Patriarchs bid their farewells.


    By this last day, apart from some nearby families and those with close relations, there weren¡¯t many guests left.


    As the banquet ended, Xu Ruyin stayed for two more days at Bihu Lake Mountain before bidding farewell.


    She indicated that she would try to downplay the affairs relating to Bihu Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng, and Lu Miaoge with the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    If the Xu Family made any moves, she would immediately send a message to notify them.


    Facing this, Lu Changsheng was not too worried or concerned.


    He was content to stay at home with his wives and children, spreading his branches and leaves.


    After all, his home now had an additional fifteen concubines, and he, the Lu Ancestor, naturally had to work hard.

 Chapter 698: Xiao Xiyue Returns! Preparing to Propose Marriage!

    Time flew swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, three months had passed.


    During this period, Lu Changsheng had been at home, spending time with his wife, concubines, and children.


    Out of the fifteen concubines he had recently taken, three had succeeded in becoming pregnant under his cultivation.


    Although the efficiency of this process could not be considered fast, it certainly could not be called slow.


    There was no need to rush such matters as if completing a task.


    To be overly purposeful could lead to a loss of enjoyment.


    Like reading a book or savoring tea, it required a slow appreciation, a gentle exploration, to fully comprehend and savor its charm and delights.


    In these three months, the Beast Taming Xu Family, as mentioned by Xu Ruyin, had been quiet.


    This was normal.


    The Xu Family, such a large clan, was not foolish;they could see that Golden Dragon Ridge harbored intentions of using them as a pawn in their scheme.


    Moreover, the Third Ancestor of the Xu Family had only set his sights on Bi Lake Mountain and Lu Changsheng.


    There was no urgency for him to come knocking on their door seeking trouble.


    Even if he was known for not minding his reputation and liked to bully those weaker than him, he would still look for an excuse to act, not doing so without cause.


    On the other hand, the Jin Family had been suppressing the White Tiger Mountain¡¯s industries in secret during this time, leading the Mo Family and Ning Family to send messages to discuss strategies with Lu Changsheng.


    In light of this situation, Lu Changsheng naturally expressed solidarity with them in their enmity against the Jin Family and condemned their actions.


    But that was as far as it went¡ªmere condemnation.


    After all, the Jin Family was only suppressing their business and had not done anything like secretly destroying mine sites, medicine gardens, or committing robbery. What could they do against them?


    That day, at the Lu Family Mansion.


    Lu Changsheng was cradling his daughter, Lu Linghe, while chatting with his wives and concubines.


    This daughter, although not yet a year old, had a physique unlike ordinary infants and was extremely lively, climbing all over Lu Changsheng like a little monkey.


    Ling Zixiao¡¯s son, Lu Lingxiao, watched quietly as his sister crawled around.


    His clear eyes, with pupils reflecting the bright sunshine, seemed to have a faint golden luster.


    ¡°Master¡­¡±


    At that moment, the voice of Mount Sumeru rang in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind, informing him that the Spirit Vein had been successfully nurtured.


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s done.¡±


    Lu Changsheng responded, his eyebrows raising slightly.


    Two Spiritual Eye Springs, and in order to prevent accidents or sudden needs, he had chosen to keep one continuing within the Cave Heaven and had not cultivated a new Spirit Vein for Bi Lake Mountain.


    He had merely used the Spiritual Spring acquired from the Wu Jing Mine Site to create a Spirit Vein in the Cave Heaven.


    Upon hearing this news, he promptly picked up his crawling daughter and handed her over to his daughter Lu Wangshu to take care of her.


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s personality was lively and cheerful, she could converse with anyone.


    However, Lu Changsheng could feel that there was a subtle barrier between Lu Wangshu and most of her siblings.


    It wasn¡¯t that she looked down on them.


    It was just a pure lack of intimacy from the heart. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Many times, their happy conversations were somewhat out of politeness and courtesy.


    People like Lu Quanzhen, although having a generally ordinary relationship with most siblings, were still very close to Lu Xianzhi, Lu Yun, Lu Yu, Lu Caizhen, and others.


    Thus, Lu Changsheng still hoped his daughter would have a few siblings to whom she was very close.


    ¡°Sister¡­¡±


    Lu Linghe, not shy at all, called out in her baby voice once she was in the arms of Lu Wangshu.


    Her chubby little hands reached out for her sister¡¯s hair, eliciting a helpless expression from Lu Wangshu.


    But with their father handing over the child and Auntie Ling Zixiao present, she did not make a fuss.


    After all, she was very close to people like Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, and Qu Zhenzhen, akin to mother and child relationships, but she rarely interacted with Ling Zixiao.


    Ling Zixiao had always preferred solitude and had only gradually become more sociable after becoming pregnant and having a child. Now, she often brought her child over to the Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡­


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s a First Grade top-grade Spirit Vein.¡±


    Lu Changsheng went to the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven to inspect the newly created Spirit Vein.


    Seeing that the result of the Spiritual Spring was as he had anticipated.


    However, the mere creation of a First Grade top-grade Spirit Vein had already caused a slight change in the Cave Heaven, as if it had grown slightly larger.


    ¡°Mount Sumeru, with one more Spirit Vein, has there been any enhancement or aid to your growth?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked Mount Sumeru.


    The entity could grow through the absorption of the world within itself, benefiting in turn.


    He was curious about how much of a help it would be to Mount Sumeru to have one more First Grade top-grade Spirit Vein.


    Immediately, Mount Sumeru conveyed that it had a limited effect on its growth and had not increased by much.


    The main outcome was that the Cave Heaven had slightly expanded, enhancing its power a bit.


    ¡°It seems that to have the Cave Heaven truly nourish itself for a significant boost, it would have to be cultivated like an Immortal City.¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself, thinking of Azure Phoenix Immortal City and Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    If he could cultivate the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven to that extent, he estimated that Mount Sumeru itself could suppress a Nascent Soul True Lord.


    Yet such a precious and rare Spiritual Eye Spring only resulted in a small to medium-sized Spirit Vein.


    To nurture something on the scale of an Immortal City¡¯s large Third-Order Spirit Vein, he would either need to extract Spirit Vein Origins from the Great Immortal Sects or several Immortal Cities.


    Otherwise, it would be difficult to cultivate to that level even with the good fortune of system lotteries.


    ¡°Mount Sumeru, take these Spirit Vein Origins.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out the Tri-footed Bronze Cauldron, containing the Spirit Vein Origin from White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°Thank you, Master.¡±


    Mount Sumeru, akin to a deity of the Cave Heaven, controlled it perfectly and did not require external Spirit Lands to cultivate Spirit Veins.


    It was capable of extracting the Spirit Vein Origin and using it to nurture itself.


    ¡°With these Spirit Vein Origins, this Spirit Vein is sufficiently leveled up to Second Rank.¡±


    ¡°In that case, we can also cultivate some Spiritual Medicines and Spirit Plants in the Cave Heaven.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stroked his chin, planning what to plant in the Cave Heaven.


    It wasn¡¯t really for the purpose of cultivating Spiritual Medicines or Spirit Plants, he simply thought of embellishing the Cave Heaven.

 Chapter 699: Xiao Xiyue Returns! Preparing to Propose Marriage! (2)

    In the Cave Heaven, other than green grass, the pond formed by the Spiritual Spring, and the Changsheng Hall, there was nothing else, which truly made it a bit monotonous.


    After checking the situation, he went back to the Lu Family Mansion.


    Seeing his daughter Lu Wangshu looking helpless due to Lu Linghe¡¯s mischief, he couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter.


    After all, he rarely saw his daughter in such a helpless and disheartened manner.


    Shortly after, Lu Changsheng picked up his daughter Lu Linghe, briefly inquired about Lu Wangshu¡¯s cultivation progress, and then let her go play on her own.


    Seeing Lu Wangshu hastily flying toward Bi Shui Lake on her artifact, Lu Changsheng sighed softly, inevitably thinking of Xiao Xiyue.


    The Core Formation Grand Ceremony of Chu Qingyi had ended, and Xiao Xiyue had gone with her to explore the Secret Realm in the Luoyun Mountain Range, which was already two years ago.


    Over these two years, Xiao Xiyue had not returned even once.


    She only wrote one or two letters, expressing her longing and that she was temporarily unable to leave.


    Although for a cultivator, two years was a very short period of time,


    For Lu Changsheng, regarding Lu Wangshu, who was only seventeen years old now, two years felt very long.


    ¡°I wonder what the situation in the Luoyun Mountain Range is now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked up at the sky, took a deep breath, and then exhaled deeply.


    He had been paying attention to the situation in the Luoyun Mountain Range.


    But the place was under a blockade, and no information could be transmitted from there, leaving him clueless about the situation.


    ¡­


    Luoyun Mountain Range.


    A base enveloped by a faint Formation.


    ¡°Master, are you alright?¡±


    Chu Qingyi and Xiao Xiyue looked at their master with concern. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Phew, I¡¯m fine.¡±


    Yun Wanshang, with her resplendent and pale face, gently raised her hand and spoke.


    Then, looking toward her disciple Chu Qingyi, who had a high-cold demeanor and wore a snow-white sword robe, she said with slightly parted red lips, ¡°Qingyi, now that the prohibitions in the Secret Realm have been broken, you¡¯ll take charge here and lead the exploration.¡±


    ¡°I need to return to the Sect to heal.¡±


    Yun Wanshang spoke like this.


    Although she said she was not seriously harmed, her current condition clearly wasn¡¯t suitable for continuing to oversee the exploration of the Secret Realm.


    She needed to return to the Qingyun Sect to heal more rapidly and thus not affect her foundation.


    Moreover, having her disciple Chu Qingyi in charge of the exploration here, she felt very reassured.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Chu Qingyi nodded in response, continuing with concern, ¡°Master, shall I escort you back to the Sect?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need, my condition isn¡¯t severe enough for that.¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s pale face maintained its majestic composure, as she authoritatively said, ¡°Qingyi, should anyone else from our Sect come here, remember, the command is in your hands.¡±


    This Secret Realm was first discovered by her, and she had even competed with the Luoxia Sect to claim ownership.


    Now, after investing so much effort and even getting injured, she absolutely wouldn¡¯t allow any situation where others could reap what she had sown!


    ¡°Please rest assured, Master, Qingyi understands!¡±


    Chu Qingyi raised her sharp eyebrows, her beautiful face expressing a frigid solemnity.


    She had become a Core Formation Immortal, naturally not just some naive girl.


    She understood that cultivation was a struggle within the Great Dao!


    Even within the same Sect, there was constant competition.


    This Secret Realm was very special and beneficial to both herself and her master.


    Having spent so much time and effort, they naturally wouldn¡¯t allow others to walk away with their hard-earned benefits.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Yun Wanshang nodded and then looked toward Xiao Xiyue, who was wearing a moon-white dress, ¡°Xi Yue, continue exploring the Secret Realm with your senior sister.¡±


    ¡°If you can make some gains, it will assist you in your future Core Formation.¡±


    Although Xiao Xiyue was only at the Fifth Layer of Foundation Establishment, with Core Formation still far away,


    Such matters naturally needed early preparation.


    After all, even though Xiao Xiyue was her disciple, requesting a Coagulation Crystal Elixir and Core Formation Spiritual Object from the Sect would be very difficult in the future.


    She needed to rely on her own efforts and make significant contributions to the Sect to be convincing and make her request.


    This, now, was an opportunity.


    As long as Xiao Xiyue worked diligently in this Secret Realm along with them, once they reported their achievements to the Sect, it would be considered a significant merit.


    ¡°Master, let me escort you back.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiyue suddenly lifted her head, biting her lips lightly.


    She had been here for over two years now and was eager to avail this opportunity to return to Bi Lake Mountain to visit Lu Changsheng and her daughter, Lu Wangshu.


    Yun Wanshang, noticing her disciple¡¯s reaction,


    As a Nascent Soul Immortal, had a very sharp Spiritual Sense.


    At this moment, she clearly sensed that her disciple¡¯s state of mind was somewhat disturbed, her eyes revealing a touch of tenderness.


    Theoretically, this kind of emotional disturbance shouldn¡¯t occur in Xiao Xiyue, who practiced the ¡°Supreme Forgetful Love Technique.¡±


    However, as her master, she naturally understood why her disciple felt this way.


    ¡°Sigh!¡±


    Yun Wanshang silently sighed in her heart.


    She regretted having Xiao Xiyue cultivate the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique


    And regretted agreeing to Xiao Xiyue¡¯s decision back then.


    But now, things had reached this point, and it wasn¡¯t good to say anything more.


    She could only let nature take its course and hope that Xiao Xiyue would break through all on her own.


    Although to her, it seemed extremely difficult for her disciple to overcome this, the likelihood appeared bleak.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Yun Wanshang watched Xiao Xiyue for a moment and then nodded her approval.


    ¡°Thank you, Master.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiyue immediately expressed her gratitude.


    Chu Qingyi, somewhat surprised, looked at her younger sister.


    As a Nascent Soul Immortal born with the clarity of Sword Heart, having even sharper Spiritual Sense than her master, Caiyun True Immortal, she, too, sensed her younger sister¡¯s emotional fluctuation at this moment.


    She didn¡¯t understand why her younger sister, at this moment, requesting to escort the master back, would have such an emotional reaction.


    But she did not ask further, merely nodding at Xiao Xiyue, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s hard on you, younger sister.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re too polite, elder sister.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue responded softly.

 Chapter 700: Xiao Xiyue Returns! Preparing to Propose Marriage! (3)

    Yun Wanshang did not say much, her hands white as jade gently lifted, a piece of cloth with a cloud pattern appeared, transforming into a cluster of colorful nebula clouds.


    She and Xiao Xiyue gently rose to their feet and settled upon the colorful nebula clouds, becoming a streak of flowing light, flying into the Nine Heavens Gang Wind.


    ¡°Xi Yue, how are things between you and Lu Changsheng now?¡±


    Yun Wanshang sat cross-legged on the Cloud Veil, closed her beautiful eyes, and quietly inquired.


    Although she was aware of her disciple¡¯s affair with Lu Changsheng, she had not paid much attention to it.


    On one hand, thinking about the matter between her disciple and Lu Changsheng, she felt troubled.


    On the other hand, it was out of respect for her disciple, not wanting to meddle too much in matters of the heart.


    But now, the situation her disciple was in made her, as a master, inevitably concerned and obliged to ask.


    ¡°Master¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue, wearing a moon-white dress, with a cold and clear complexion like the moon, felt her heart tremble upon hearing her master¡¯s words, lightly biting her lip.


    She knew her actions today disappointed her master.


    But faced with her master¡¯s questions, she did not dare to conceal anything and revealed her feelings towards Lu Changsheng.


    The issue about her daughter, Lu Wangshu, was still something she dared not mention truthfully.


    ¡­


    A month later.


    At Bi Lake Mountain, Changsheng Hall.


    Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue expressed their longing for each other.


    Separated for many years, their longing flooded in like the tide, reversing into a river.


    Afterward!


    Afterward!


    Afterward!


    Lu Changsheng held Xiao Xiyue, whose body was as pale and beautiful as jade, as enchanting as the dawn, and as radiant as moonlight, and asked about her past two years.


    ¡°Caiyun True Immortal got injured?¡±


    Lu Changsheng caressed Xiao Xiyue¡¯s flat belly, which didn¡¯t have an ounce of excess fat, raised his eyebrows slightly in surprise.


    He hadn¡¯t expected this secret realm to be so dangerous.


    Even with two Nascent Soul Cultivators stationed there, it still resulted in Caiyun True Immortal, a Nascent Soul Immortal, getting injured and needing to return to the Sect for recuperation.


    However, if not for Caiyun True Immortal returning to the Sect to recover, he and Xiao Xiyue might still not have known when they could see each other again.


    But hearing that Xiao Xiyue would soon return to the Luoyun Mountain Range with her senior sister Chu Qingyi to explore the secret realm, he couldn¡¯t help but worry.


    ¡°Xi Yue, isn¡¯t this secret realm too dangerous?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked warmly.


    He had never visited a secret realm or explored any ancient ruins or cave mansions.


    In his mind, whether it was a predecessor¡¯s cave mansion or an ancient secret realm, they were synonymous with danger.


    If it was possible, he preferred not to get involved.


    Now, hearing that the secret realm had injured a Nascent Soul Immortal, he naturally was concerned about Xiao Xiyue¡¯s well-being.


    ¡°There were many prohibitions and demon beasts on the outer periphery of the secret realm, which is why Master was accidentally injured.¡±


    ¡°Now that the preliminary exploration of the secret realm is complete, there should be no significant danger.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue explained.


    However, since the secret realm was a crucial secret of the Sect, she could not share too much information with Lu Changsheng.


    Even so, Lu Changsheng remained concerned about Xiao Xiyue¡¯s situation.


    After a brief moment of tenderness, they got up from the bed.


    Having been apart for more than two years, Lu Changsheng continued to express his longing for her through his actions, helping Xiao Xiyue dress and do her makeup.


    The undergarment was as white as the moon, thin as cicada¡¯s wings, and light as clouds.


    A simple and elegant braided long robe and moon-white flowing cloud skirt.


    Though it was just a plain moon-white dress, on Xiao Xiyue it supported her exquisite figure with an ethereal grace, adding a cool and otherworldly aspect to her transcendent beauty.


    Immediately after, Lu Changsheng had Xiao Xiyue sit in front of a bronze mirror to do her hair and brought out various perfumes, rouge, and eyebrow pencils to do her makeup.


    As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. As a man with many wives, this basic skill was something he had mastered.


    Moreover, Cultivators were naturally beautiful and fair-skinned, mostly requiring only minor touch-ups to highlight their features.


    Having done all this and seeing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s gentle, sparkling eyes, Lu Changsheng¡¯s face was also filled with smiles.


    The life Mr. Lu pursued was just that simple and unadorned.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, handsome as jade, took Xiao Xiyue¡¯s hand to meet their daughter, Lu Wangshu.


    But the next moment, he noticed that Xiao Xiyue had yet to put on her shoes and socks.


    Her slender, fair feet were delicate and exquisite, shaped like lotus leaves, refined in every way, without a single flaw.


    He then slipped the silk stockings and embroidered shoes onto these jade feet that he had often caressed and admired.


    The two left Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven to find their daughter, Lu Wangshu.


    ¡°Daddy, Mommy.¡±


    Lu Wangshu, seeing her mother, who had been absent for over two years, did not express overwhelming joy and happiness, displaying a bit of a sulking temperament instead.


    Faced with this situation, of course, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue together coddled their daughter.


    Moreover, it seemed that Xiao Xiyue had anticipated her daughter¡¯s discontent and had even prepared a gift for her. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Wangshu wasn¡¯t truly angry.


    It was simply that Xiao Xiyue had said she would visit often, but then took so long to return.


    Now, seeing her mother¡¯s face brimming with guilt and explanations, she immediately let go of her resentment.


    Bi Shui Lake.


    On a flat-bottomed boat.


    Xiao Xiyue, dressed in a moon-white gown, sat and played the guqin like the Nine Heavens Bright Moon, full of immortal aura.


    Lu Changsheng, in a green spiritual robe, held a bamboo flute to his lips, his demeanor relaxed and otherworldly.


    The sound of the guqin and the melody of the flute rose and blended harmoniously, enchantingly beautiful, bringing to mind a scene under the moon and flowers, filled with endless love.


    The lake breeze stirred ripples on the water¡¯s surface, where fish swam idly, and a Green Jade Luan Bird in the sky performed a graceful dance.


    Ever since achieving Third Rank in Music Mastery, Lu Changsheng had finally realized the purpose of this Green Jade Luan Bird.


    It was to accompany his own music, adding a touch of charm to it.


    Beside him, sitting on her own fishing boat, Lu Wangshu held a fishing rod in one hand and propped her radiant face with the other, quietly watching her parents play in harmony.


    It had to be said that their music truly touched the soul and was utterly captivating.


    It was just that the loving manner in which her parents played together made her feel as if her teeth were dissolving in the sweetness.


    They had clearly agreed to accompany her for a day of fun, so how had she ended up feeling like an outsider?


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    Seeing a large fish approaching from a distance, she channeled her spiritual power with a motion, and slapped a mechanism nearby.


    ¡°Boom! Splish splash!¡±


    Instantly, a small cannon on the boat fired a fierce bolt of lightning, the explosion rippling giant waves across the calm water and charring the large fish.


    ¡°Daddy, Mommy, look, I¡¯ve caught another king of fish!¡±


    Lu Wangshu shot out the fishing line and scooped up the large fish, looking obedient and adorable as she spoke.


    ¡°Lu Wangshu, are you allergic to elegance or what? Don¡¯t you realize you¡¯re totally spoiling the atmosphere?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his daughter, somewhat speechless.


    As a father, he couldn¡¯t help but understand that this crafty creature was doing it on purpose.


    ¡°But I really did see a king of fish, and I didn¡¯t want it to get away.¡±


    Lu Wangshu said with an innocent look on her face.


    ¡°Alright, alright~¡±


    Xiao Xiyue looked at her daughter with affection and asked if she wanted to join them and continue learning to play the guqin.


    ¡°Yes, yes!¡±


    Lu Wangshu immediately replied with a smile, making a mischievous face at her father, prompting Lu Changsheng to shake his head and lightly chuckle.


    ¡­


    Like this, Xiao Xiyue stayed for seven days at Bi Lake Mountain.


    During these seven days, as if making up for lost time, she mostly spent her time doting on her daughter, Lu Wangshu, indulging her every whim.


    ¡°Xi Yue, since the True Immortal knows about us, and now that he happens to be in the Sect, what do you think of us going to see him? If he agrees, it would be easier for you to come back to Bi Lake Mountain in the future.¡±


    That day, as Xiao Xiyue was about to leave, Lu Changsheng, holding her fair jade hand, spoke earnestly.


    He had previously mentioned to Xiao Xiyue the idea of asking for her hand in marriage at the Qingyun Sect.


    However, at the time, the Caiyun True Immortal was not present in the Sect.


    Now that he knew the Caiyun True Immortal had returned to the Sect, Lu Changsheng planned to make a trip to the Qingyun Sect to formally propose marriage.


    After all, he had once promised Xiao Xiyue.


    And when he had first brought up the subject to Xiao Xiyue, he had seen a flicker of hope and longing in her eyes.


    There was also the matter of his daughter, Lu Wangshu.


    Although she had never brought up this issue,


    he knew that she must be questioning the nature of his relationship with Xiao Xiyue in her heart.


    So now, with the opportunity presenting itself, he intended to go straightforwardly to the Sect to propose!


    Regardless of the outcome, at the very least, he needed to show the proper attitude and take responsibility!

 Chapter 701: The Number One Sword Trial, Siblings of the Jinyang Sect!

    ¡°Changsheng¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s heart shuddered violently upon hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    Previously, while returning with her master Yun Wanshang, the two had a long conversation.


    Yun Wanshang had inquired about how she intended to handle these feelings.


    She was cultivating the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique, which required her to use her emotions to break through.


    Yet if she became entangled in the maze of these feelings, it would go against the path she sought to follow, essentially amounting to abandoning the Great Dao.


    Xiao Xiyue naturally understood these principles.


    She had earnestly told her master that she was only cultivating and would surely be able to break through when the time came.


    But in her heart, she knew she was just running away.


    Once she reached the Ninth Level of Foundation Establishment, it would be extremely difficult to break through the Third Layer of the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique and make a push for Core Formation.


    ¡°Master is injured and is currently healing¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue spoke softly, her head slightly lowered.


    Although she longed to be with Lu Changsheng openly and legitimately before the world,


    she had just assured her master that she was solely focused on cultivation.


    Now, bringing Lu Changsheng to meet her and propose would surely disappoint her master.


    Moreover, her master was the Enforcement Hall Master of the Qingyun Sect.


    Besides the warmth she showed to her disciples, she was often as stern as frost and quite imposing.


    It was possible that she might take a dislike to Lu Changsheng because of Xiao Xiyue, and blame him.


    ¡°Xi Yue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew Xiao Xiyue very well.


    He understood that her heart was still knotted over her cultivation issues.


    He supported her slender shoulders and looked into her eyes, clear as the moon reflected in a lake, and said gently, ¡°You seek the Dao, and I won¡¯t stop you, nor blame you. I just don¡¯t want you to be wronged.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve said before, I will find a dual cultivation method before you reach Core Formation. If I can¡¯t find it, then you may freely cut off this romantic entanglement and seek the Dao wholeheartedly to break through Core Formation.¡±


    ¡°However, by the time that comes, I will still come to Qingyun Sect with Wangshu to take you home.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, a serious look in his eyes.


    So many years had passed, and whenever this matter was brought up, she would get lost and confused.


    He understood this and tried to give her a sense of security to prevent her from overthinking.


    After all, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cultivation technique was somewhat unorthodox.


    If this continued, she might one day cultivate a Heart Demon.


    ¡°Changsheng¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue was stunned and bit her lips, wanting to say something.


    But Lu Changsheng placed a finger gently upon her moist lips and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go, I will accompany you to Qingyun Sect. If the True Immortal is in closed-door healing, then we¡¯ll leave it be.


    If not, we shall pay a visit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    In his view, the worst-case scenario for this marriage proposal trip was merely Caiyun True Immortal¡¯s unfavorable opinion of him.


    But when he had encountered trouble in Qingyun Sect before, Caiyun True Immortal had been willing to help him out of a difficult situation. He didn¡¯t think she was a person to sweat the small stuff.


    After all, as a Nascent Soul Immortal, she sat above the clouds, watching them roll and unfold without care¡ªhow could she be bothered by marriage matters?


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue blinked slowly out of her daze, her beautiful eyes showing tenderness and sweetness as she nodded gently.


    She rarely saw Lu Changsheng act so dominantly.


    She knew he did this to make her feel at ease, so she wouldn¡¯t feel wronged.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go get ready.¡±


    ¡°But for meeting the True Immortal, should I also prepare a gift?¡±


    Lu Changsheng recalled his past visit to Qingyun Sect, where the True Immortal seemed to see through his cultivation level.


    Thus, it was necessary this time to conceal that he had reached Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer and Quasi-Third Order Body Refinement.


    Otherwise, if she noticed the astonishingly rapid increase in his cultivation level, it could invite unnecessary trouble.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to prepare anything.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said with a faintly amused smile.


    Subsequently, Lu Changsheng made quick preparations.


    He used the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone to seal his mana and cultivation level to the Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer, and his physical cultivation to the Second Order Initial Stage.


    As for the gift, he chose several Spirit Talismans he had drawn himself.


    Thus prepared, Lu Changsheng informed Ling Zixiao, then he and Xiao Xiyue left Bihu Lake Mountain and set off for the Qingyun Sect.


    ¡­


    In Yue Country, Jinyang Sect.


    The Jinyang Sect was hosting its quinquennial sword trial tournament.


    The competition had reached the final stage and was bustling with activity.


    All disciples, many Sect elders, and Supreme Elders had emerged from their seclusions to watch the battles.


    After all, this tournament was not merely a contest among the disciples of Jinyang Sect.


    It also pertained to the dispute over Qingming Secret Realm entry spots and resources allocation among the several Great Immortal Sects of Yue Country.


    Should their disciples excel and prevail over the other Sects in the grand competition, they would not only gain honor but also secure more spots and resource distribution in the Qingming Secret Realm.


    Thus, the Sect took this great sword trial very seriously!


    ¡°Lu Qingshan of Tianyuan Peak, Gu Yunyang of Jinyun Peak!¡±


    At this moment, the elder hosting the event announced loudly while holding the Jade Scroll.


    As soon as the announcement was made, it set off a wave of expectation among the crowd.


    ¡°Here they come, here they come!¡±


    ¡°Finally, we¡¯re going to see an incredibly intense showdown!¡±


    ¡°Lu Qingshan with his Sword Dao breaks all spells, while Gu Yunyang practices Magical Dual Cultivation, having perfected the Golden Lustrous Body ¡ª it¡¯s the perfect matchup!¡±


    ¡°However, based on their previous performances, I think Lu Qingshan will win.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, in all previous contests, Lu Qingshan has been overwhelmingly dominant, defeating his enemies with a single sword strike, it¡¯s breathtaking!¡±


    ¡°I think elder brother Gu is more formidable. His Cultivation Level has reached the Peak of Qi Refining. If it wasn¡¯t for the Qingming Secret Realm, he¡¯d have broken through to Foundation Establishment long ago. Lu Qingshan stands no chance against him.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, while Lu Qingshan is strong, elder brother Gu has yet to fully display the power of his Golden Lustrous Body!¡±


    ¡°In my opinion, Lu Qingshan is more impressive. Five years ago, at the Seventh Level of Energy Refinement, he placed thirtieth in the sword trial tournament. Now at the Ninth Level, having comprehended the First Realm of Sword Dao, Sword Qi Like a Rainbow, he is unparalleled in his rank and will surely break through the Golden Lustrous Body!¡±


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 Chapter 702: The First Sword Trial, Siblings of the Jinyang Sect! (2)

    Spectators¡¯ seats were abuzz with discussions.


    Clearly, Lu Qingshan¡¯s performance in this swordplay tournament had gained the recognition of many.


    After all, among these disciples, Lu Qingshan was not only young and handsome.


    During the last tournament, he made his way up by defeating stronger opponents despite being underdog, and ultimately lost due to his insufficient cultivation level, which left many feeling regretful and remembering his name, looking forward to his performance in this tournament.


    As expected, this year, Lu Qingshan did not disappoint and rose powerfully.


    In every match, he won victories with overwhelming dominance, inducing admiration and envy!


    Accompanied by the waves of enthusiastic discussions, Lu Qingshan and Gu Yunyang had already stepped onto the stage.


    ¡°Junior Brother Lu, you are quite impressive.¡±


    Gu Yunyang wore a proud expression and looked down with a strong intent to fight in his eyes.


    As a top-tier talent of the Jinyang Sect, although he was extremely arrogant, he did not underestimate others.


    He knew that the opponent¡¯s strength would not be much weaker than his own.


    ¡°Senior Brother Gu.¡±


    Lu Qingshan greeted calmly and indifferently with a clasped-hands bow.


    He then looked toward the distant spectator seats, where his sister Lu Qingzhu was cheering for him, and immediately his face broke into a smile and he gestured with his hand.


    When Gu Yunyang saw this scene, his face darkened slightly, thinking that the opponent did not take him seriously.


    ¡°The match begins.¡±


    As the two prepared themselves, the elder presiding over the match in the sky announced.


    ¡°Golden Lustrous Body!¡±


    Gu Yunyang roared on the stage.


    Instantly, his magical robe transformed into soft armor, his muscles bulged, his body expanded in size, and a golden lustrous glaze glowed from his skin, giving off a staggering aura.


    ¡°Golden Lustrous Body, I can¡¯t believe Senior Brother Gu is going all out from the start!¡±


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you seen Lu Qingshan¡¯s swordsmanship? If he underestimates him, he could be defeated in an instant!¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Gu¡¯s Golden Lustrous Body, judging by its appearance, has probably reached nearly the Second Rank, right?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it seems that Gu Yunyang is half a step away from breaking through to the Second Rank with his Golden Lustrous Body. Once he achieves Foundation Establishment, he¡¯ll break through both at the same time.¡±


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, this young man really is cautious. That soft armor must be the Sun-Burning Robe, right?¡±


    The disciples watching the match exclaimed in surprise and engaged in animated discussions.


    Even some of the elders watched the stage attentively and commented out loud.


    ¡°Cloud-Piercing Stab, Sun-Burning Slash!¡±


    Gu Yunyang did not underestimate his opponent and took the initiative, attacking with full force.


    His body shone brightly, his aura like a rainbow, as he charged at Lu Qingshan, his palm emanating a vigorous and grand sun energy, which transformed into a long blade.


    If one looked closely, they could see a sharp spike on the blazing long blade.


    The spike was no more than an inch long, but it seemed to shoot out glowing sparks, filled with a sharp essence.


    ¡°Early Sun!¡±


    Lu Qingshan¡¯s magical sword sang softly, and immediately a Sharp Sword Qi shot out.


    ¡°Puff puff puff¡ª¡±


    The fierce Sword Qi shot out instantly, as cunning as an antelope hanging its horns, as fluid as a spider spinning silk, and it shredded the fierce and wild Sun Blade to nothing in an instant.


    Then, the Sword Qi seemed to concentrate into an invisible drill, buzzing and whirring, stirring up a tempest of Sword Qi, clashing violently with the spike.


    ¡°What!?¡±


    ¡°He blocked it just like that?¡±


    The spectating disciples saw how Lu Qingshan so casually parried Gu Yunyang¡¯s attack and were stunned and amazed.


    Most of them, even if they went all out, were not sure they could withstand such a formidable assault.


    Yet Lu Qingshan had easily defused such an attack.


    ¡°This is¡­ Sword Energy Formation!¡±


    ¡°Lu Qingshan, with only Qi Refining Cultivation, has already grasped Sword Qi Like a Rainbow, which is quite astonishing in itself, and yet he¡¯s also mastered Sword Energy Formation!¡±


    ¡°A genius, a true genius of the Sword Dao!¡±


    ¡°No, this is a once-in-an-era genius of the Sword Dao!¡±


    ¡°Sister Tianyuan has been away for a long time, yet she has been able to teach such a disciple!¡±


    The elders of Jinyang Sect on the high platform seats displayed shock as they focused earnestly on Lu Qingshan¡¯s Sword stroke on the platform, appreciating its profound mysteries.


    The Sword Dao is divided into five levels: Sword Qi Like a Rainbow, Sword Energy Formation, Sword Energy Thunder Sound, Sword into Silk, and Sword Light Division.


    Although these do not correspond to the Cultivation Realms of Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, and Core Formation,


    anyone who can comprehend the corresponding level of Sword Dao is considered an outstanding Sword Cultivator.


    For someone in the Qi Refinement Realm to understand such a level of Sword Dao as Sword Energy Formation, that is enough to be called a prodigy!


    Their Jinyang Sect was not a purely Sword Dao sect but still had a legacy of swordsmanship.


    Now, seeing such an exceptional swordsmanship prodigy, they were pleasantly surprised!


    After all, the saying that ¡°Sword Cultivators are invincible among peers¡± is not a joke,


    but proven by Sword Cultivators achieving fame through combat.


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    Gu Yunyang on the stage also looked shocked.


    He had not expected that his fierce assault could be so effortlessly neutralized by Lu Qingshan.


    This made him look a bit uncomfortable and feel humiliated.


    After all, before the tournament, he was everyone¡¯s favored contender for the championship.


    And Lu Qingshan was just a newly-rising dark horse. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But now, he, the championship contender, was outperformed by this upstart dark horse.


    ¡°Great Brilliance King Palm! Heavenly Fire Seal!¡±


    He erupted like a golden war deity, his body¡¯s pores emanating flames, which formed a radiant Sun that charged straight at Lu Qingshan.


    Since the other was a Sword Cultivator, he had a chance if he could get close.


    ¡°Morning Sun!¡±


    Lu Qingshan¡¯s expression remained calm and indomitable, as his golden magical sword swung down decisively.


    ¡°Swoosh swoosh swoosh¡ª¡±


    In an instant, Sword Qi surged like Spirit Snakes, trapping and entwining Gu Yunyang, causing the flames around him to roar and bellow wildly.


    ¡°Hisss, is this Junior Brother Lu¡¯s real strength!?¡±


    ¡°Sword Cultivators, this is the allure of Sword Cultivators!¡±


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, Sword Energy Formation, Invisible Sword Qi. This young man¡¯s Sword Dao talent is truly amazing;Gu Yunyang is entirely unable to find an opening against him.¡±


    ¡°This level of Sword Dao talent is indeed stunning!¡±


    The disciples and elders, watching Lu Qingshan once again easily dissolve Gu Yunyang¡¯s onslaught, could not help but comment with awe.

 Chapter 703: The First Sword Trial, Siblings of the Jinyang Sect! (3)

    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    Gu Yunyang¡¯s face was unsightly, his golden hand continuously striking out in a violent bombardment, attempting to make a move on Lu Qingshan.


    But a series of Sword Qi collided with him, leaving him helpless and extremely frustrated, as if venting his rage in a furious explosion.


    From his Storage Bag, he produced a small golden-red seal, formed a Gesture Incantation with both hands, causing a light curtain to form around him, his momentum rising, as he continued to press forward against the Sword Qi towards Lu Qingshan.


    ¡°Take my sword.¡±


    Lu Qingshan watched the scene, his expression calmly stating.


    At that moment, his entire demeanor was formidable, bursting forth with an aura that seemed to tear the firmament apart, as the Magical Sword in his hand suddenly erupted with a fierce golden radiance.


    At this moment, everyone could feel from Lu Qingshan a spirit of fearlessness, a Sword Dao that swallowed the stars, believing firmly that he could overcome anything.


    Merely this momentum and vigorous spirit made countless people palpitate and surrender.


    ¡°This!¡±


    On the high platform, several elders widened their eyes, suddenly standing up from their seats, their expressions shocked.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The golden brilliance burst forth, transforming into a blazing sun-like sword wheel that charged towards Gu Yunyang.


    This dazzling sword wheel, as if filled with a flow of colorful light, struck Gu Yunyang¡¯s surrounding light curtain.


    The top-grade light curtain formed by the Magic Artifact shattered instantly, like tofu.


    Yet immediately, Gu Yunyang¡¯s Golden Lustrous Body formed a layer of armor.


    But even this armor shattered in an instant.


    ¡°No!¡±


    His eyes filled with a horrified color, as if Lu Qingshan¡¯s sword was about to strike him down directly.


    But the next moment, he saw the sword light vanish, and he was unharmed, save for his armor growing dim.


    ¡°You¡¯ve yielded.¡±


    Lu Qingshan, clad in a gold and white Magical Robe, holding the Magical Sword, stood calmly and indifferently on the platform.


    Silence!


    Dead silence!


    The entire arena was utterly quiet.


    Everyone stared wide-eyed at Lu Qingshan, whose vigor was buoyant, his Sword Qi stern, his posture erect.


    No one had anticipated that in this final duel, Lu Qingshan would win so effortlessly.


    Although Gu Yunyang didn¡¯t suffer as miserably as he had in many previous duels,


    It was precisely his use of all means, yet ultimately unscathed defeat, that highlighted the astounding strength of Lu Qingshan.


    Boom!


    The next moment, the entire arena erupted in a frenzy.


    ¡°He¡¯s incredibly strong!¡±


    ¡°How could it be, Brother Gu was defeated just like that¡­¡±


    ¡°Brother Gu had absolutely no chance to fight back against Lu Qingshan!¡±


    ¡°Is he really just an Energy Refining Cultivator?¡±


    ¡°Ah, Junior Brother Lu is so handsome, I really like him!¡±


    ¡°A young man as robust as Junior Brother Lu will surely like a woman with a broad heart like me!¡±


    ¡°That sword just now, I felt a force like thunder and lightning, could it be the legendary Sword Energy Thunder Sound!?¡±


    ¡°How is that possible, Sword Energy Thunder Sound is the third realm of Sword Dao, usually only Nascent Soul Immortals can comprehend it!¡±


    The crowd around the arena voiced out, all with expressions of disbelief, exclaiming in astonishment.


    ¡°Good, good, good! I didn¡¯t expect our Jinyang Sect to produce such a Sword Dao prodigy!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, with this child, our Jinyang Sect will surely claim victory in this Five Sects Competition!¡±


    ¡°Not only has he grasped Sword Qi Like a Rainbow, Sword Energy Formation, but he seems to have also touched a bit of Sword Energy Thunder Sound, tsk tsk tsk, this kid is a natural-born Sword Dao genius!¡±


    On the high platform, the Jinyang Sect Leader and the elders all wore gratified smiles.


    It can be said that as long as this child does not die young, not to mention definitely achieving Core Formation,


    But at the very least, Jinyang Sect will have a top-tier Sword Cultivator unmatched in his realm!


    ¡°Sect Leader Brother, Sister Tianyuan has been away from the Sect for a long time, such a genius might as well join my Jinyun Peak.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll take him as a disciple, guide his cultivation, and he definitely won¡¯t waste his talent.¡±


    At this moment, an authoritative-looking elder beside him looked towards the Jinyang Sect Leader and spoke up.


    ¡°Brother Jinyun, Gu Yunyang is already your disciple, do you still want to take Lu Qingshan as your disciple?¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader Brother, although I¡¯m not solely focused on Sword Dao, I also studied it extensively in my early years, why not let Lu Qingshan come to my Qiuyang Peak, and I can provide some guidance occasionally.¡±


    Another elder immediately voiced upon hearing this.


    A disciple like Lu Qingshan was destined to rise and shine brilliantly in the future.


    Even if he couldn¡¯t be taken as a disciple, they were willing to have a period of mentor-disciple affection and karma.


    ¡°This child is Sister Tianyuan¡¯s disciple, her direct disciple at that, such actions are not in accordance with the Sect¡¯s rules and etiquette.¡±


    ¡°However, when Sister Tianyuan returns, I will have a good talk with her.¡±


    The Jinyang Sect Leader raised his hand and spoke.


    In this moment, even he believed that Tianyuan True Immortal, as Lu Qingshan¡¯s master, was somewhat hindering the disciple.


    After all, they all knew that Tianyuan True Immortal often went out seeking opportunities, only occasionally returning to the Sect.


    Under such circumstances, it was entirely unfavorable for the cultivation of Lu Qingshan.


    ¡°Lu Qingshan wins!¡±


    At that moment, the elder referee announced the result of the duel.


    Even he, at this very moment, looked at Lu Qingshan with an extraordinary expression.


    ¡°Damn it¡­¡±


    Gu Yunyang, watching Lu Qingshan who was sheathing his sword and about to step down from the arena, shouted loudly, ¡°Lu Qingshan, wait until I break through to Foundation Establishment, and I shall fight you again, and I certainly won¡¯t lose to you!¡±


    Several elders from the Jinyang Sect, upon seeing this, nodded slightly. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Gu Yunyang was also a top-tier talent of the Jinyang Sect.


    Naturally, they did not want him to lose his fighting spirit because of a single duel.


    ¡°Enemies defeated by me are never regarded as my equals. I give you time to catch up until you can¡¯t even see me.¡±


    Lu Qingshan paused in his steps and spoke calmly.


    ¡°Hisss!¡±


    Everyone was shocked.


    No one expected Lu Qingshan to be so arrogant!


    No, this was confidence!


    Absolute confidence in himself, an invincibility!


    Perhaps it was precisely because of this that he could achieve such accomplishments in the Sword Dao!


    At this moment, he fully exemplified the pride and backbone of a Sword Cultivator!


    ¡°He¡¯s too strong, who knows how amazing he will be once he breaks through to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°With Lu Qingshan here, in the Five Sects¡¯ sword trial three years later, probably no one will be his match!¡±


    Many disciples from the Jinyang Sect exclaimed.


    ¡°Man, this feels really good.¡±


    Lu Qingshan stepped down from the arena, came over to the spectator stands, and seeing the way people looked at him, his mouth curved slightly upwards.


    ¡°Lu Qingshan, congratulations on winning this sword trial. You may choose three rewards.¡±


    At this moment, the Jinyang Sect Leader stepped forward, and with a gesture, a large scroll listing the rankings and rewards appeared.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment Elixir, Tianxin Sound Bamboo Sword, Rainbow Feather Garment.¡±


    Lu Qingshan immediately named the three rewards he had set his sights on.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    The Jinyang Sect Leader frowned slightly upon hearing this.


    He could understand the choice of the Tianxin Sound Bamboo Sword, but the Foundation Establishment Elixir and the Rainbow Feather Garment puzzled him.


    ¡°Lu Qingshan, you have now won the first place in the sword trial, and as long as you complete the assessment trial, you can be promoted to a True Disciple, at which point you can directly apply for the Foundation Establishment Elixir. Additionally, the Rainbow Feather Garment is a spiritual garment for women, and it does not suit you,¡± said the Jinyang Sect Leader.


    For an ordinary disciple, he wouldn¡¯t have mentioned it.


    But Lu Qingshan¡¯s case made him feel compelled to give some advice.


    ¡°Sect Leader, I understand.¡±


    Lu Qingshan responded respectfully.


    ¡°Good, remember, the sect¡¯s Foundation Establishment Elixirs cannot be leaked outside, at most be traded with inner disciples.¡±


    Seeing this, the Jinyang Sect Leader said no more and handed over all three rewards to Lu Qingshan with a wave of his hand.


    ¡°Thank you, Sect Leader!¡±


    Lu Qingshan accepted the gifts and bowed in thanks.


    Then, he quickly went to the Tianyuan Peak spectator seats, looked at his sister Lu Qingzhu, whose face was full of excitement, and proudly smiled, ¡°How about it, Little Zhu, isn¡¯t your brother amazing?¡±


    ¡°Awesome, really awesome! Bro, you¡¯re the best!¡±


    Lu Qingzhu nodded repeatedly, her eyes filled with admiration.


    Although she had participated in the sword trial, she hadn¡¯t even made it past the top hundred and was eliminated early.


    Now, seeing her brother winning first place, she was naturally filled with admiration.


    ¡°Hehe, here, Little Zhu, this is a gift your brother got for you.¡±


    Lu Qingshan handed over the Foundation Establishment Elixir and Rainbow Feather Garment, belonging to the three awards, to his sister.


    Having the Seed of Law, he believed breaking through Foundation Establishment didn¡¯t require the help of a Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    Naturally, this Foundation Establishment Elixir was prepared for his sister Lu Qingzhu.


    Moreover, in his view, since his sister Lu Qingzhu lacked in talent, a single Foundation Establishment Elixir might not ensure her breakthrough in Foundation Establishment.


    When he was promoted to a True Disciple later, the Foundation Establishment Elixirs he applied for could still be used by Lu Qingzhu.


    ¡°Brother.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu looked at the two rewards, her beautiful eyes brimming with emotion.


    ¡°Hehe, what are we being so formal for, Little Zhu, come on, let¡¯s go home.¡±


    Lu Qingshan said with a casual and indulgent smile, affectionately ruffled her hair, and led Lu Qingzhu back towards Tianyuan Peak.


    The Jinyang Sect Leader and several elders saw this scene and nodded slightly.


    They had heard that Tianyuan Peak had taken in two disciples years ago who were siblings.


    The sister, compared to Lu Qingshan, was quite ordinary, nothing spectacular, and lacked brilliance.

 Chapter 704: Yun Wanshang: Let Me Give You My Blessing?

    The boundless clear sky, a pure azure expanse.


    A sapphire spirit boat soared through the air.


    Standing on the boat were a young man and woman.


    The man appeared to be in his twenties, draped in luxurious sky-blue robes, a tall and elegant figure like a graceful tree swaying in the breeze.


    His stunning, ethereal face was calm and indifferent, his lips adorned with a faint smile that felt as warming as a spring breeze, evoking a sense of goodwill in those who saw him.


    The woman also seemed to be in her twenties, her beauty fresh and sublime, beyond the mundane world, clad in a moon-white flowing cloud dress, resembling the bright moon above, clear and luminous. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Her gorgeous features were gentle and soft, her cool eyes gazing distantly at the Qingyun Sect shrouded in mist and bathed in the light of dawn, her ample chest rising and falling slightly as if preoccupied with thoughts, unlike the man¡¯s relaxed and comfortable demeanor.


    ¡°Xi Yue, relax your heart.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, while looking ahead at the Qingyun Sect, was also somewhat tense inside, not as calm as he appeared on the surface.


    After all, making a marriage proposal was an experience he¡¯d also gone through only once in his life.


    It had been to the previous generation of the Lu Family Ancestor, not directly to Lu Yuanding, his prospective father-in-law.


    Now, to propose marriage to a Nascent Soul Immortal, to say there was no pressure would be impossible.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nodded her lovely head gently, her lunar eyes filled with ripples like droplets of water.


    Before long, the spirit boat landed in front of the gate of the Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°Greetings to Uncle Master Xiao!¡±


    ¡°Greetings to Uncle Master Xi Yue!¡±


    Upon seeing Xiao Xiyue, the disciples at the gate immediately bowed in respect.


    Someone like Zhao Qingqing might not be recognized by many disciples.


    But Xiao Xiyue had an enormous reputation within the Qingyun Sect.


    Not only had her master and senior sister become Nascent Soul Immortals, but she was also a core disciple of the Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face remained cool and exceptional, like a bright moon in a frosty night, dignified and noble, bringing Lu Changsheng into the Qingyun Sect and flying towards Caiyun Peak.


    Although the two did not show excessive affection, they did not seem unfamiliar either.


    This caused many along the way who greeted Xiao Xiyue to look surprised and puzzled.


    It was unexpected that the famous Fairy Xi Yue would be so close to a man.


    Especially those who knew Lu Changsheng and had heard of his big name were even more suspicious and bewildered when they saw this scene.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t he Master of Bihu Mountain, Lu Changsheng? How can he be so intimate with Junior Sister Xi Yue?¡±


    ¡°Could it be that his relationship with Senior Sister Xiao isn¡¯t ordinary?¡±


    ¡°No, no, that¡¯s impossible, Junior Sister Xiao is a high and mighty Moon Palace Fairy, how could she have anything to do with this Lu Changsheng!¡±


    ¡°I heard that Lu Changsheng had known Junior Sister Xiao from a long time ago;perhaps they¡¯re just friends.¡±


    ¡°I heard that not long ago, Lu Changsheng took more than ten maidens as concubines;how could Junior Sister Xi Yue associate with such a man!¡±


    ¡°This Mountain Lord Lu does indeed appear as handsome and elegant as the rumors say, and he¡¯s also a Second-order Top-level Talisman Master, and a Second-order Alchemist¡­¡±


    ¡°What business does this Lu Changsheng have at Qingyun Sect?¡±


    As they watched the two fly towards Caiyun Peak, many people were buzzing with discussion.


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s reputation in Qingyun Sect was immense, but Lu Changsheng¡¯s name had also grown considerably over the years.


    Particularly not long ago, the achievement of defeating the Great Elder of the Jinlong Ridge Jin Family alongside Lu Miaoge had astonished many Qingyun Sect disciples.


    After all, such combat capabilities, even within the Qingyun Sect, set one apart as an influential figure.


    ¡°Xi Yue seems to be quite admired within the sect.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, although he had not heard the comments of others, noticed many eyes looking towards him and could decipher their expressions and gazes.


    As for such stares, Mr. Lu was naturally quite familiar.


    He thought to himself that if he were truly to become Dao companions with Xiao Xiyue and hold a grand ceremony, the Qingyun Sect would likely experience countless heartbreaks.


    Worse still, there might be Qingyun Sect disciples who held a grudge against him and sought trouble, much like Meng Yibai in the past.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, indeed, winning the favor of a fairy is no easy task.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused to himself with a sense of wonder.


    Xiao Xiyue gave Lu Changsheng a white glance and pointed to the imposing mountain peak ahead, shrouded in spiritual energy and with waterfalls cascading down: ¡°Changsheng, that¡¯s Caiyun Peak.¡±


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded his head, his face showing a serious and earnest demeanor.


    He also felt a surge of curiosity, keen to see Xiao Xiyue¡¯s master, the prestigious Caiyun True Immortal.


    After all, her big name was as thunderous to his ears.


    Not only was she the master of the Enforcement Hall, but she had also trained Chu Qingyi to become a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    In the past, she was the one who annihilated the Xiahou clan from Blackwater Pool.


    Recently, she had defeated a Core Formation True Immortal of the Luoxia Sect in the Luoyun Mountain Range, her combat power being extraordinary.


    Xiao Xiyue took out her identity jade, opened the formation, and entered Caiyun Peak with Lu Changsheng.


    Then they made their way to the magnificent and majestic palace at the peak of the mountain.


    ¡°Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue spoke with a respectful bow.


    If her master was not in secluded meditation, she would be able to sense her and respond.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng also bowed respectfully alongside Xiao Xiyue.


    Not to mention that the Caiyun True Immortal was Xiao Xiyue¡¯s master and elder, just her status as a Nascent Soul Immortal demanded his utmost respect.


    ¡­


    At this very moment, within the palace.


    ¡°Sun Moon Samsara Technique, hearts resonating, thoughts merging¡­¡±


    Yun Wanshang sat cross-legged, quietly observing the jade slip in her hand.


    Although she had been injured in the Luoyun Mountain Range Secret Realm, she had still gained quite a lot.


    Her greatest acquisition was the technique jade slip in her hand.


    This cultivation technique was profound and mysterious, classified as an auxiliary one, with cultivation of it aiding cultivators in breaking through Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul formation, and Divinity Transformation.


    The only issue was, it was a Dual Cultivation Technique.


    You needed to engage in male-female dual cultivation, the union of yin and yang, for the third layer to be breached, aiding in the breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage.


    ¡°Whew!¡±


    Yun Wanshang gazed at it for a long time, her hand lightly touching her forehead as she set the cultivation technique down.

 Chapter 705: Yun Wanshang: Shall I Make It Happen for You? (2)

    Even through her discerning eyes, she had to admit that this cultivation technique was profound, far surpassing most of the techniques she had encountered.


    If one could find a dual cultivation Dao companion with aligned ambitions, it was estimated the chances of a breakthrough could increase by twenty to thirty percent.


    To break through from Core Formation to Nascent Soul, one faced two major tribulations!


    The Nascent Soul¡¯s Heavenly Tribulation and the Demonic Tribulation!


    And this Sun Moon Samsara Technique allowed male and female cultivators, upon reaching a certain stage, to enter a marvelous state that transcended the physical body¡ªa union of spirit and divine essence.


    This related to the concept of the Soul Path Dreams.


    It even pertained to the rumored Samsara Mood.


    In such a marvelous state, the two could experience a new life, greatly aiding their understanding of the heart¡¯s condition and the Great Dao!


    If one could achieve mental and spiritual perfection through this method, then facing one of the dual Nascent Soul tribulations¡ªthe Demonic Tribulation¡ªwould pose no obstacle.


    ¡°If only I had obtained this technique in my earlier years¡­¡±


    Yun Wanshang thought of her own Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body and felt a surge of frustration!


    Her physique had hardly any enhancing effects in the early stages.


    Only after breaking through to Core Formation would it generate a strand of Spirit-nurturing Energy.


    For a Nascent Soul Cultivator, this was an invaluable treasure!


    Through male and female dual cultivation, one could continually refine the True Elixir, increasing the chances of nurturing the Nascent Soul.


    It could be said that such a selfless physique made countless Core Formation cultivators flock to her.


    If she wanted, she could immediately choose any genius or exceptional cultivator to be her Dao companion. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    By leveraging her Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body and this Sun Moon Samsara Technique, if she could just find a suitable Dao companion, it would be like adding a fifty percent chance to nurture her Nascent Soul.


    But fate was cruel;her Spirit Phoenix Marrow Body had been broken by a little Qi Refinement cultivator and entered his body.


    Even more ironic was that this little cultivator had formed a bond with her disciple!


    ¡°This Lu Changsheng must possess some kind of top-tier physique¡ªif only he and Xi Yue were not involved¡­ he would have been a fine candidate¡­¡±


    Yun Wanshang murmured to herself, as a potential Dao companion came to mind.


    But she immediately shook her head, discarding the thought.


    Although the man likely possessed a top-tier physique and a talent beyond her expectations, with a promising future in Core Formation,


    just thinking about his boorish behavior, and his ties with her disciple Xiao Xiyue, she felt agitated.


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    At that moment, Yun Wanshang heard Xiao Xiyue¡¯s voice outside the palace.


    She wanted to open the palace doors to ask Xiao Xiyue what was the matter, but she immediately sensed another presence outside the hall, besides Xiao Xiyue.


    The other person, in a green robe with an ethereal handsomeness, stood shoulder to shoulder with Xiao Xiyue, clasping hands in a salute.


    Although Lu Changsheng¡¯s appearance and aura had slightly changed over the years, she recognized him at a glance.


    ¡°Why has he come?¡±


    Yun Wanshang furrowed her brows;her regal and slightly pale, stunning face instantly chilled.


    She knew that her disciple Xiao Xiyue had gone to Bi Lake Mountain to meet with Lu Changsheng.


    But why was Xiao Xiyue bringing Lu Changsheng to Caiyun Peak to see her now?


    And seeing how naturally close the two stood together, she felt an inexplicable irritation rise within her.


    ¡°Xi Yue, what is the matter?¡±


    Yun Wanshang stood up, her eyebrows like finely drawn artwork, yet exuding an indescribable coldness. The entire room was like an ancient ice mountain¡ªnobly cold, chilling to the bone.


    ¡°Master¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue, feeling the vibrations from within the hall and hearing her master¡¯s voice, trembled slightly.


    As a disciple, she knew her master very well.


    She could tell from the tone of her voice that her master was in a bad mood.


    Otherwise, her master would not speak in such a tone, or keep the palace doors shut.


    She knew she had disappointed her master with her actions.


    ¡°Hmm? Is this person Xi Yue¡¯s master, Caiyun True Immortal?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing the woman¡¯s voice, detected a degree of cold indifference.


    From the situation, he immediately knew proposing to Xiao Xiyue could be difficult;the master seemed displeased with him.


    Shouldn¡¯t a mother-in-law look more favorably upon a son-in-law as time passed?


    However, Lu Changsheng also roughly understood the reasons.


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cultivation was likely to suffer if she entangled herself in romantic affairs.


    Her master could turn a blind eye if it was just about cultivation.


    But bringing him to meet the master showed that Xiao Xiyue had serious intentions, which could ruin her future prospects. Naturally, her master would be angry.


    But no matter what, Lu Changsheng believed he needed to show the responsibility a man should bear at this moment.


    And according to the circumstances, was the mother-in-law¡ªat this point, should she be called a mother-in-law or still be addressed as master?


    Regardless, he needed to show responsibility and accountability in her presence, not letting Xiao Xiyue bear her anger.


    ¡°Youngster Lu Changsheng greets the True Immortal.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m deeply aligned with Xi Yue. Therefore, I¡¯ve come to meet you and humbly ask for your blessing!¡±


    Lu Changsheng bowed deeply toward the imposing hall, speaking his request.


    ¡°Blessing?¡±


    The cold and authoritative voice from the hall rose, making Lu Changsheng feel weighed down.


    As if a great mountain pressed upon him, even the air around him seemed to solidify.


    Lu Changsheng had once felt a taste of the Core Formation¡¯s pressure from Nangong Mili.


    But that pressure paled in comparison to the intensity emanating from this Caiyun True Immortal.


    ¡°Master.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue hastily called out to her master, her voice filled with concern, fearing that her master would take action against Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Xi Yue, you¡¯ve truly disappointed your teacher.¡±


    Yun Wanshang, seeing the affectionate comportment of the two lovers, felt even more agitation, contemplating whether to cut down Lu Changsheng with a single stroke.


    He not only caused her to be mentally disturbed but also led her disciple down this troubled path.


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Dao Heart was firm, and her future in Core Formation was promising!


    But now, because of a man, she had fallen deep, which regretfully made her master disappointed and resentful.

 Chapter 706: Yun Wanshang: Shall I Make It Happen for You? (3)

    ¡°Master¡­ Lu Changsheng and I are merely cultivating, and only by leaving no regrets can we¡­ sever emotional entanglements and wholeheartedly pursue the Dao,¡± Xiao Xiyue said to her own master.


    ¡°Xi Yue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew Xiao Xiyue was making excuses, likely having used this same rhetoric to explain to her master before.


    Probably for that reason, when he brought up the matter of marriage, Xiao Xiyue was somewhat hesitant.


    He immediately stood tall under the pressure and, with a cupped fist, said, ¡°Real person¡­¡±


    But before he could finish his words, a female voice rang out from within the palace, ¡°Are you trying to explain and take responsibility for her to gain favor?¡±


    ¡°Xi Yue is inexperienced, do you still want to deceive me? If you truly like Xi Yue, you should know that once her cultivation falls into emotional obstacles, the great Dao is hopeless!¡±


    Yun Wanshang said coldly.


    Although she was annoyed by Xiao Xiyue¡¯s affairs and despaired of her being iron unfit for steel, she also felt inexplicably irritable towards Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°The lad understands, but Xi Yue and I truly love each other, I only hope real person would bless us.¡±


    ¡°I will not obstruct or blame Xi Yue if she seeks the Dao someday, I will only find ways to support and fulfill her.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and said aloud, bearing the pressure.


    Before this, he had envisioned several scenarios, never expecting it would turn out this way.


    At this moment, he felt like a poor scholar who unintentionally encountered a distinguished young lady and now faced the beating of love birds when coming to ask for her hand.


    After a moment of silence in the great hall, the female voice continued, ¡°You can deceive Xi Yue with these words, but do you think you can deceive me?¡± sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Xi Yue is inexperienced and naive, blinded by affection, unable to see your true face. If you truly wish to help Xi Yue achieve Dao, why would you do this?¡±


    Yun Wanshang continued.


    Thinking about this, she recalled how, due to the Red Phoenix Karma Fire, she had spent a night with Lu Changsheng, who had then looked at her pitifully and helplessly like a married man.


    At the time, she actually believed he was some sort of decent married man.


    Only to find out later he already had multiple wives and was the father of dozens of children.


    Utterly shameless!


    At the thought, Yun Wanshang¡¯s heart surged with anger, almost wishing to cleave him with a sword.


    She had genuinely been pure then, her spirit-nurturing energy had even benefited him, and yet he had the nerve to seem aggrieved?


    Not only her, but now her disciple Xiao Xiyue was deceived by this vile thief!


    Outside the great hall, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mouth twitched, uncertain how to respond to this.


    As the other had said, in his early years with Xiao Xiyue, he harbored ulterior motives, not wanting Xiao Xiyue to leave.


    But isn¡¯t that human nature?


    Facing such a fairy, who could merely focus on cultivation!


    ¡°Xi Yue, this man just looks decent but how can mere sweet words and a honeyed mouth trap you in emotional jeopardy?¡±


    Yun Wanshang continued to speak out.


    Lu Changsheng: ¡°???¡±


    Could we just talk properly, why is there personal attack?


    ¡°Master¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s head drooped slightly, at this moment unsure of what to say.


    For decades, she had never seen her master so angry.


    Knowing she had thoroughly disappointed her master, she dared not defend herself too much.


    ¡°Now that things have come to this, I will say no more. Take this cultivation technique and go cultivate.¡±


    ¡°Xi Yue, if you do not achieve Core Formation within fifty years, I will personally slay him!¡±


    Yun Wanshang knew that given the circumstances, her own interference would be futile.


    Since it had come to this, she decided to put some pressure on them.


    Amid her words, a jade slip whooshed from within the hall, appearing before Xiao Xiyue.


    Lu Changsheng: ¡°???¡±


    Why should I be slain if Xiao Xiyue fails to achieve Core Formation within fifty years?


    Isn¡¯t this too tyrannical?


    Hey, but fifty years feel quite long though.


    With his circumstances, achieving Core Formation within fifty years was more than feasible.


    Once I achieve Core Formation and condense a high-quality gold core, it might not even be clear who could slay whom!


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng cupped his hands and said aloud, ¡°Please rest assured, real person. If Xi Yue fails to achieve Core Formation within fifty years, there is no need for the real person to take action. I, Lu Changsheng, will personally come to Caiyun Peak to admit guilt and accept whatever punishment the real person decrees!¡±


    Fifty years later, he would stand here and see if she could slay him.


    However, he felt they could find a solution to Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cultivation issues within the fifty years.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    Hearing this, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s face froze, suddenly looking at Lu Changsheng.


    Although fifty years was a long time, providing ample time to cultivate to Foundation Establishment Peak, the breakthrough to Core Formation was not that simple.


    Even if she cultivated the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique, she needed to make various preparations for Core Formation.


    Like many Foundation Establishment Peak cultivators, they spent their whole lives at the Foundation level because they dared not attempt the breakthrough, the chances being far too low.


    Furthermore, she herself lacked the confidence to overcome this emotional hurdle.

 Chapter 707: The Tremor of the Sun Moon Samsara Technique and the Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body!

    Inside the palace, Yun Wanshang heard Lu Changsheng¡¯s reply and was somewhat astonished.


    She knew very well the situation of her disciple, Xiao Xiyue.


    Setting a fifty-year time limit was merely a hope that Xiao Xiyue could leverage these feelings to overcome the emotional barrier.


    As for Lu Changsheng, she didn¡¯t have any expectations at all.


    But Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions had caught her off guard.


    If Xiao Xiyue couldn¡¯t make a breakthrough in Core Formation within fifty years, he had offered to come and confess his guilt.


    Had it not been for his swine-like behavior, she would have been quite satisfied with this sense of responsibility.


    After all, as a Nascent Soul Immortal, with sharp spiritual sense, she could tell that Lu Changsheng was truly sincere with his words, and they were not a sham.


    ¡°Is he truly so deeply in love with Xi Yue, or does he have some hidden confidence?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s face was stunningly beautiful, her eyes like water, noble and frosty, she glanced subconsciously at Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation level situation.


    ¡°Hmm!? Still at the Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage? No advancement in body refinement either?¡±


    Caiyun True Immortal¡¯s eyebrows furrowed.


    Over ten years ago, Lu Changsheng had already reached the Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage cultivation level.


    Furthermore, he practiced Magical Dual Cultivation, ranking even higher than Xiao Xiyue.


    Now more than ten years had passed, and he hadn¡¯t advanced at all?


    ¡°Could it be that after establishing a family, he became engrossed in the pleasures of the flesh?¡±


    Yun Wanshang immediately speculated that Lu Changsheng, after establishing a stable life with his family, had become lax in his cultivation, indulging in pleasures and neglecting his duties.


    After all, she was aware of many such incidents.


    Many Loose Cultivators, after breaking through to Foundation Establishment, would feel content with life and abandon their path halfway, losing themselves in enjoyment.


    Suddenly, she felt a surge of frustration, like the helpless anger of finding iron but being unable to forge steel!


    She believed that Lu Changsheng, who clearly had fortuitous opportunities and a top-tier physique, did not know how to cherish them, indulging in pleasures and wasting his potential. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Although she believed she had no ties or relations with Lu Changsheng, and that it was none of her concern,


    for some reason, she felt irritated.


    ¡°Even if we have no ties, you have received my Spirit-nurturing Energy!¡±


    ¡°You can be useless, but I, Yun Wanshang, will absolutely not allow someone who received my Spirit-nurturing Energy to be someone who only knows how to indulge in pleasures and waste their life.¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s delicate, jade-like hands clenched tightly, her eyes flashing with an indescribable chill.


    She then coldly addressed Lu Changsheng, who was outside the grand hall, ¡°If your cultivation progresses too slowly and hampers Xi Yue, I will still eliminate you!¡±


    ¡°???¡±


    Outside the grand hall, Lu Changsheng was startled and somewhat bewildered.


    Hadn¡¯t Xi Yue said her master was quite reasonable?


    Why so domineering!


    If Xiao Xiyue couldn¡¯t break through Core Formation in fifty years, she would eliminate him.


    If his own cultivation was slow and he hindered Xiao Xiyue, she would also eliminate him?


    Indeed, the disciple of a Nascent Soul Immortal was not so easily married.


    Luckily, he had backups and was not worried at all.


    Facing the invisible pressure, he stood tall, bowed, and said, ¡°Please rest assured, True Immortal, I will definitely not hamper Xi Yue, and we will both strive for Core Formation within fifty years!¡±


    ¡°But, I also have a request, if Xi Yue and I both successfully break through to Core Formation, I hope you will give us your blessings.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke with neither humility nor arrogance.


    Although he was confident that after Core Formation, he would not fear Caiyun True Immortal, and she couldn¡¯t stop him,


    she was, after all, Xiao Xiyue¡¯s master, an elder, and still deserved his respect.


    Moreover, there was an old saying, ¡°A love without the blessings of elders is ultimately imperfect.¡±


    For the sake of Xiao Xiyue, he also hoped to receive the recognition, approval, and blessings of this Caiyun True Immortal.


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s beautiful eyes were piercing, her brows slightly furrowed, wondering where Lu Changsheng got the confidence to boldly claim that he and Xiao Xiyue could both challenge Core Formation within fifty years.


    Although his cultivation used to be faster than Xiao Xiyue in his early years,


    once Xiao Xiyue overcame the emotional trial of the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique, she could quickly obtain Core Formation Spiritual Objects and Coagulation Crystal Elixir through Qingyun Sect.


    As a Clan Cultivator, he would definitely not be able to get the Coagulation Crystal Elixir!


    At most, he would spend a great price to collect one or two Core Formation Spiritual Objects.


    This is why the cultivation path of Loose Cultivators is difficult!


    Everything can only be relied upon oneself.


    During the Qi-Training stage, scurrying about for a Foundation Establishment Elixir, Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects.


    During Foundation Establishment stage, scurrying about for a Coagulation Crystal Elixir, Core Formation Spiritual Objects!


    Many Loose Cultivators might busy themselves their entire lives and end up with nothing, or even worse, with their lives and souls scattered, bones buried in the wilderness.


    However, since Lu Changsheng said so, she no longer said anything more and coldly replied with a clear, indifferent voice, ¡°If you can achieve Core Formation within fifty years, I will no longer meddle in the matter between you and Xi Yue.¡±


    ¡°And if Xi Yue is willing, I may even personally conduct the Dao Companion ceremony for you both!¡±


    ¡°But if you fail, don¡¯t blame me for being heartless!¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s gorgeous face was expressionless, her voice clear and moving as it carried the authority unique to those above.


    Xiao Xiyue wants to break through the Third Layer of Supreme Forgetfulness. She must overcome the emotional obstacles.


    Once she overcomes the emotional obstacles, even if she doesn¡¯t forget Lu Changsheng, she would be able to view this relationship calmly.


    At that time, it¡¯s highly likely the two would not be able to continue their romance.


    If they indeed rekindle their past relationship, but both have broken through to Core Formation, she as a master wouldn¡¯t interfere anymore.


    After all, at this stage in cultivation, one does not need others to meddle in their path.


    ¡°Thank you, True Immortal!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately bowed in thanks towards the grand hall.


    He thought to himself that although she was somewhat overbearing, she was still a reasonable person.


    There was no response from within the grand hall.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue looked at the quiet grand hall, turned her beautiful head towards Lu Changsheng, and felt a wave of emotion in her heart.


    She believed that Lu Changsheng had the potential to break through to Core Formation within fifty years, but she was not certain about herself.


    ¡°Rest assured, I have everything under control,¡± said Lu Changsheng as he held Xiao Xiyue¡¯s fair hand, his expression gentle and voice soft.


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 Chapter 708: The Tremor of the Sun Moon Samsara Technique and the Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body! (2)

    ¡°Xi Yue, remember to head to the Luoyun Mountain Range as soon as possible.¡±


    At this moment, the cold and majestic female voice rang out again in the hall, accompanied by a breeze that swept the two people away, sending them from the front of the great hall.


    Yun Wanshang had reluctantly agreed to the two of them.


    But watching them display such affectionate behavior, especially Lu Changsheng who had coaxed her own disciple, she felt a wave of irritation and displeasure in her heart.


    Even though she did not want to be the kind of person who interferes in a couple¡¯s relationship, she just couldn¡¯t help feeling upset;it¡¯s better to be out of sight, out of mind.


    ¡°Yes, Master!¡±


    Xiao Xiyue pursed her lips slightly, bowing deeply toward the summit palace.


    Although she had not received her master¡¯s approval today,


    this conversation had made her aware of her master¡¯s attitude.


    As long as her cultivation was not delayed, she could be with Lu Changsheng openly and without needing to hide.


    It was this fifty-year time limit that added a sense of urgency in her heart.


    ¡°Changsheng, Master is not usually like this, don¡¯t take it to heart.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue explained to Lu Changsheng at this time.


    She believed that her master¡¯s unusual behavior today was entirely because she had disappointed her master with her own actions.


    ¡°What¡¯s there to worry about? The True Immortal only wants what¡¯s best for you.¡±


    ¡°Besides, the True Immortal is very reasonable, and when we both reach Core Formation, she will even host a ceremony for us.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile, not feeling particularly sentimental.


    He was also a father.


    He could fully understand the other party¡¯s actions.


    A promising disciple, nurtured for so many years, and now she¡¯s entangled with a man like you!


    If it spoils her cultivation and she loses her path to the Dao, what can you offer as compensation!


    Were it his own daughter, Lu Changsheng felt he would have already drawn a sword.


    ¡°By the way, what is the Cultivation Technique the True Immortal gave you?¡±


    At this point, Lu Changsheng looked at the Technique Jade Slip in Xiao Xiyue¡¯s hand and asked aloud.


    He remembered, the Caiyun True Immortal said that the technique was for the two of them to cultivate together.


    ¡°The Sun Moon Samsara Technique¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue looked curiously at the Technique Jade Slip in her hand.


    But as she glanced over its content, her face flushed with a tinge of red.


    She had not expected her master to give her a Dual Cultivation Technique, let alone for her to cultivate it together with Lu Changsheng.


    This¡­ this¡­


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Seeing her reaction, Lu Changsheng asked curiously.


    Xiao Xiyue said nothing and handed the Technique Jade Slip to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°The Sun Moon Samsara Technique, the flow of Mana, harvesting the soul of the sun and the spirit of the moon from heaven and earth, transforming them into the great medicine of the cauldron, through the union of male and female in Dual Cultivation, the joining of yin and yang, the meeting of Kan and Li¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng examined the Jade Slip with his Divine Sense, and upon seeing the content of the technique, he immediately understood why Xiao Xiyue looked so embarrassed.


    He put away the Jade Slip, his expression gentle, and laughed, ¡°Since it¡¯s the True Immortal¡¯s wish, we should diligently comprehend and cultivate it, striving for an early breakthrough in Core Formation.¡±


    ¡°Mhm¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue murmured in agreement.


    Soon after, the two of them arrived at Xiao Xiyue¡¯s place of residence, the Mingyue Residence.


    The entire great hall was spacious and simple, with only two servant disciples in the courtyard.


    Just like the core disciples of the Qingyun Sect, they could select servants from the Outer Sect to take care of trivial matters.


    ¡°Miss¡­¡±


    The two girls were as shocked as if they had seen a ghost when they saw their mistress bringing a man with her.


    Xiao Xiyue once again showed her usual cool and indifferent demeanor, explaining that this was her good friend, who had come to discuss the Dao;she told the two to make the necessary arrangements.


    Of course, the two girls did not dare to question further.


    After all, choosing to become servants meant binding their lives to a core disciple!


    If the core disciple eventually becomes a Sect Executor or elder, then they too could become a Steward.


    After Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue arrived at the Cave Mansion, they did not sit down to discuss the Dao but instead jointly examined the Cultivation Technique in the Jade Slip.


    ¡­.


    It took some time,


    but the two of them eventually understood why the Caiyun True Immortal would give them this manual.


    This Sun Moon Samsara Technique was indeed profound and intricate.


    Not only was it beneficial to their cultivation, but it could also help them break through realms.


    Furthermore, it involved soul, mindset, and the perception of the Great Dao, truly a top-tier Dual Cultivation Technique.


    Even from Lu Changsheng¡¯s perspective, this technique was top-tier, far surpassing his own Tender Embrace Technique.


    ¡°This Caiyun True Immortal probably wants Xi Yue to complement the mindset issues of the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique through this Cultivation Technique¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused in his heart.


    He knew that the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique placed great emphasis on mindset.


    And this Cultivation Technique, once cultivated to a certain level, allowed for the soul and consciousness to Dual Cultivate, entering a marvelous state of spiritual union!


    In this state, both individuals would feel as if they were experiencing reincarnation, living through a life in a dreamlike state.


    It was greatly beneficial for mindset and the perception of the Great Dao.


    ¡°But this Technique seems quite difficult.¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced through the complex content of the Technique with some trepidation.


    Aside from spending time early on cultivating techniques like the Returning Origin Technique and the Flame Bullet Technique, he had never seriously studied any Cultivation Techniques.


    All Cultivation Techniques were inherited through the system.


    He only studied the ¡®Purple Mansion Nurturing Spirit Technique¡¯ and the Red Phoenix True Scripture¡¯s ¡®Soul Dispersion Needle¡¯ briefly.


    But even these two techniques were just a basic introduction and not at a highly proficient level.


    This Sun Moon Samsara Technique was incredibly elaborate.


    Firstly, one needed to sense the essence of the sun and moon from the heavens and earth and collect the soul of the sun and spirit of the moon within the body to form the great medicine.


    After completing this step, through the mutual interplay of yin and yang, the meeting of Kan and Li, the formation of the yin-yang wheel, mutual cultivation, they would evolve the sun and moon within the body, and then use the Sun Moon Cauldron to produce Xuan pearls, and so on.


    This process also required the two people to be in harmony, with cultivation levels as close as possible, among a host of other stringent conditions. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If there were the slightest mistake, it could lead to the loss of all previous efforts, which was enough to give Lu Changsheng a headache, fearing that he might not be able to keep up with Xiao Xiyue¡¯s progress.


    ¡°This top-tier Dual Cultivation Technique is even more demanding than the ordinary ones, being several times harder.¡±


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 Chapter 709: The Tremor of the Sun Moon Samsara Technique and the Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body! (3)

    ¡°Caiyun True Immortal gave us this Cultivation Technique for Xi Yue and me to cultivate together, did she not consider whether I would be able to master it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke with a hint of helplessness.


    However, with the technique before his eyes, he naturally had no reason to shrink back.


    Immediately, he and Xiao Xiyue discussed the technique over tea, studying its intricacies in detail.


    After both gained a clear understanding of the first layer, they began to attempt its practice.


    ¡°Maintain the Dao Heart constantly, do not let the conscious mind arise, in an instant, all things are void;the solar spirit is the Golden Crow, the lunar essence is the Jade Rabbit, when nature and sentiment merge¡­¡±


    Facing each other, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue sat cross-legged, chanting the opening verse of the ¡°Sun Moon Samsara Technique,¡± calming their mental spirits, ready to sense the heaven and earth¡¯s sun and moon, to harvest the solar spirit and lunar essence.


    As time slowly passed, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mental spirit became increasingly tranquil, entering the state of cultivation.


    It felt like the surroundings were illusory, with a sun and moon hanging in the sky dome.


    The solar spirit from the Jade Rabbit, the lunar essence from the Golden Crow, gathered within the furnace, turning into a pool of water!


    Lu Changsheng envisioned himself as a golden cauldron, absorbing the essence of the solar spirit, melting it into medicine for the human body.


    However, as he continued to accumulate and draw in the solar essence, the moon-shaped Mingyue trembled opposite him, causing the sun and moon in the sky dome to suddenly vanish, as if waking from a dream, he opened his eyes.


    ¡°Changsheng, I¡¯m sorry¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s beautiful eyes opened, apologizing with a hint of shame.


    It was her first time practicing this Cultivation Technique, and she was still somewhat awkward in the process.


    This caused an error in the gathering of the solar spirit and lunar essence, affecting Lu Changsheng and interrupting their practice.


    ¡°Eh!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng froze, his thoughts in disarray.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that during the practice, it was Xiao Xiyue who failed, whereas his own practice flowed like clouds and water.


    What was going on?


    Could it be that he had an extraordinary talent for Dual Cultivation Techniques, with an instant understanding?


    But he clearly did not fully comprehend this Cultivation Technique, mastering only the general principles.


    ¡°No matter, we just need to do it a few more times.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled softly, speaking gently.


    Once again, the two resumed their cultivation.


    During the process, Lu Changsheng grew increasingly proficient, gaining a deeper understanding of the ¡°Sun Moon Samsara Technique.¡±


    He even had lateral thoughts, enhancing his comprehension of both techniques by drawing on the ¡°Yin Yang Harmony Technique¡± from his mind.


    This took Lu Changsheng by surprise.


    He didn¡¯t know if it was due to his spiritual body or if he was naturally suited to this kind of technique, he was mastering it so quickly.


    Then, when Xiao Xiyue encountered problems again, causing another interruption in their cultivation, Lu Changsheng shared his insights, pointing out the issues for her.


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s eyes filled with admiration and awe as she watched Lu Changsheng, despite feeling ashamed.


    In her early years, she had been praised by her master for her excellent comprehension.


    Yet now, her comprehension seemed trivial compared to Lu Changsheng¡¯s. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This filled her with amazement, proud of her sweetheart¡¯s unparalleled comprehension.


    Lu Changsheng felt somewhat buoyed by Xiao Xiyue¡¯s admiring and idolizing gaze.


    After all, whether it was Talisman Making or Alchemy he had attained in earlier years, although achieved through his own efforts, it was not as gratifying as success due to his innate talent.


    Thus, under Lu Changsheng¡¯s continuous guidance and teaching, Xiao Xiyue gradually entered the state of cultivation, both entering a mystic state together.


    Above their heads seemed to hover a great sun and a bright moon, forming an invisible furnace, slowly beginning to burn and turn into medicine.


    Seeing this step, Lu Changsheng naturally proceeded to the next.


    He circulated the mana of the solar spirit and lunar essence through the body¡¯s orifices, merging and cycling them, transferring them into Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°Ahh~¡±


    Xiao Xiyue let out a soft moan, immediately steadying her mental spirit, she circulated the medicine, the solar spirit, the lunar essence, and the mana she had absorbed within her Dao Foundation. They turned into a warm, slippery sweetness which she slowly transferred into Lu Changsheng¡¯s mouth.


    This essence felt like a harmonious blend of yin and yang, constantly nourishing the pair¡¯s flesh, mana, providing a refreshing sensation throughout the body.


    As they merged as intimately as milk blends with water, the invisible cauldron above their heads became indistinctly visible, rotating like the turning of the sun and moon, slowly spinning.


    Following that, a rustling sound emerged.


    The green robe and the moon-white dress slipped aside as the two began the true Dual Cultivation steps, engaging in the harmony of yin and yang.


    In this process, for some reason, Lu Changsheng was extremely skilled and natural, as if by instinct.


    Xiao Xiyue, though already Lu Changsheng¡¯s wife for many years,


    found maintaining mental tranquility and the operation of the technique through the tingling sensations akin to electric shocks particularly difficult, with many stumbles along the way.


    Fortunately, with Lu Changsheng¡¯s guidance in the operation of the ¡°Sun Moon Samsara Technique,¡± the two barely managed to form a state of yin and yang circulation.


    Time passed, unmeasured.


    The two completed their first session of cultivation.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    At that moment, the Dao Foundations of Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue vibrated.


    It seemed as if a mysterious power quietly bloomed between the two as they engaged in dual cultivation, creating an indescribable state where, in a trance, they glimpsed the opportunity for soul fusion¡ªa truly profound experience.


    After a long while, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue both opened their eyes and looked at each other.


    ¡°Changsheng¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue¡¯s skin was like jade, emitting a soft luster, her face showing a faint blush, an endearing shyness overcoming her.


    ¡°Xi Yue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng tenderly embraced her, his palm gently caressing the fairy¡¯s jade body to soothe the lingering sensations.


    Much later, he sighed with emotion, ¡°This Sun Moon Samsara Technique is incredibly profound, to think we would achieve such an effect after barely cultivating it for the first cycle.¡±


    He and Xiao Xiyue had just engaged in dual cultivation and had only completed the first step, the coexistence of yin and yang.


    It would take at least forty-nine times of dual cultivation to potentially form a harmonious coexistence state, gradually evolving the sun and moon within themselves, reaching the stage of producing the profound pearl, and so on.


    But after just the first cultivation, not only had his cultivation level slightly increased, but he also felt as if his entire being had been baptized.


    Knowing he had this cultivation technique, his chances of breaking through to Core Formation in the future and forming a Superior Gold Core, no, a First Grade Golden Core had significantly increased!


    ¡°Mm¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nodded lightly in agreement, also sensing the profundity of the cultivation technique.


    Her beautiful eyes shone with light as she whispered softly, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you, Changsheng, I feel like in the midst of running the technique¡­¡±


    Xiao Xiyue shared the problems she encountered during the cultivation process.


    Although they had completed a cycle of dual cultivation, the process could hardly be described as perfect.


    Had it not been for Lu Changsheng¡¯s guidance, Xiao Xiyue felt she was still lacking.


    This increased her recognition of Lu Changsheng¡¯s talent and comprehension.


    ¡°Xi Yue, the True Immortal said that we should diligently cultivate this Sun Moon Samsara Technique, so we must make the best use of our time.¡±


    After a moment of tenderness, Lu Changsheng spoke softly, his hands filled with a rich and smooth overflow, looking at the Moon Palace Fairy before him, their eyes meeting.


    Immediately after, accompanied by a breathy sigh, as the sun wheel turned, they began to meld together again like milk with water, yin and yang meeting.


    At this very moment,


    At the peak of Caiyun Peak within the palace.


    ¡°Hm!?¡±


    Yun Wanshang slowly opened her beautiful eyes from a meditative state, her dignified and gorgeous face showing a hint of puzzlement.


    In the very instant just now, for some unknown reason, she felt an inexplicable palpitation.


    This palpitation was very faint.


    Even she did not know where it came from at that moment.


    But as a Nascent Soul Immortal, if there was nothing amiss, she was unlikely to experience such sudden palpitations for no reason.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on¡­¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly, checking on herself without finding the source.


    She closed her eyes again and went back into meditation to regulate herself.


    Several hours later, Yun Wanshang¡¯s eyes suddenly snapped open.


    In that instant, she felt another faint, inexplicable palpitation.


    Yet this palpitation was so faint, and she still could not locate its origin.


    ¡°Could someone be divining my situation?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s eyes, clear as water, carried a chill, wondering if someone was scheming against her.


    But in the next moment, she dismissed the thought.


    If it were divination, there would typically be some kind of premonition, a sense of destiny.


    Such a faint and traceless fluctuation would be impossible to find unless a Nascent Soul True Lord had expended a great cost to divine or deduce it.


    ¡°I want to see what¡¯s going on!¡±


    Yun Wanshang formed a gesture incantation with her hands, her soul leaving her body, enveloping the entire hall, and locking onto her physical body, trying to pinpoint the source of this palpitation.


    Since this unknown palpitation had occurred twice, it suggested the possibility of a third time.


    She did not know how much time had passed, but finally, she sensed the palpitation once again.


    ¡°How¡­ how is this possible¡­¡±


    Yun Wanshang traced the source of the palpitation, her stunning face filled with surprise, disbelief, and shock.


    She had just realized that this palpitation was not coming from the outside;it originated from within herself.


    It came from her ¡°Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body¡±!


    But apart from producing a strand of Spirit-nurturing Energy during her Core Formation breakthrough, her Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body had no other effects.


    If there were to be an effect, it would be that through the method of dual cultivation and using the Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body, one could continually nourish Spirit-nurturing Energy, thus growing stronger.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on¡­


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s brows were deeply furrowed, her mind full of doubts.


    She did not understand why her spiritual body would feel such a mysterious palpitation in that instant.


    ¡°Could it be¡­¡±


    As if she had thought of something, her divine sense suddenly turned towards the midpoint of Caiyun Peak, to Mingyue Residence where Xiao Xiyue resided.


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 Chapter 710: Yun Wanshang: So This Is What It Looks Like to Be Moved

    Yun Wanshang¡¯s divine sense arrived at Mingyue Residence.


    Although each cave mansion was protected by a barrier and prohibitions, which ordinary people could not enter,


    as the Master of Caiyun Peak, a Nascent Soul Immortal, such simple barriers and prohibitions naturally could not block her divine sense.


    Instantly, a scene flashed before her eyes, sending tremors through her heart.


    The green robe and the moon-white dress lay tossed about carelessly on the floor, wordlessly recounting what had transpired here before.


    On the bed, a man with a well-built, smooth-lined body, radiating beauty, was closely intertwined with a perfect, mutton fat jade-like Moonlight Treasure Body.


    Above them, there seemed to be a sun and moon rotating, casting reflections upon their skin, creating a scene which, although somewhat indecorous, appeared stunningly beautiful, like a magnificent painting.


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s the Sun Moon Samsara Technique¡­.¡±


    Seeing this, Yun Wanshang felt a sudden jolt in her heart, realizing the fluttering of her spiritual body was caused by the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    ¡°Why is this happening?¡±


    For the moment, she did not understand why Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s practice of the Sun Moon Samsara Technique would cause her spiritual body to quiver.


    ¡°Could it be because of the spirit-nurturing energy?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, guessing in her mind.


    Even as a Nascent Soul Immortal, she did not know why their practice would affect her.


    But apart from the spirit-nurturing energy, she could think of no other reason.


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    At this moment, Caiyun True Immortal noticed her disciple, Xiao Xi Yue, and her expression softened in surprise.


    Although Xiao Xi Yue was never cold or emotionless when facing her as a master,


    she had never seen her disciple quite like this.


    Her exquisitely beautiful face was flushed with a bashful and timid allure.


    Her usually cool and indifferent eyes now held a tantalizing charm, like a plum blossom in the bitter cold of early spring, delicate and striking.


    Her black and lustrous hair was casually disheveled, with strands languidly falling across her full, rounded bosom.


    Her flawless jade body, under the glow of the Sun Moon Treasure Wheel, glistened with sweat that rolled off like moonbeams, unspeakably beautiful.


    She must have just finished dual cultivation as her long, straight, elegantly curved legs were tense and trembling, causing her delicate and beautiful feet to continuously curl and stretch out, adorably resembling silkworms.


    ¡°So this is what it¡¯s like to feel passion¡­¡±


    Inside the hall, Yun Wanshang, clad in a luxurious colorful palace dress, exuded a demeanor that combined three parts elegance with three parts chilly authority.


    Yet in her heart, she couldn¡¯t help but think of when she and Lu Changsheng had extinguished the Red Phoenix Karma Fire¡ªwas she also¡­ enticingly charming like this?


    She had always been in control, so certainly she would not have been like Xi Yue¡­


    Hm? What was she even thinking about?


    Her initial plight was suffering from the Karma Fire, completely irrelevant to such matters!


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Yun Wanshang immediately retracted her divine sense, dispelling the thoughts in her mind and exhaling a long breath.


    But in this moment, she felt a faint warmth spreading throughout her body.


    ¡°Hmph, it¡¯s been so long, and she still hasn¡¯t gone to the Luoyun Mountain Range!¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s beautiful eyes resembled water, and her stunning face cooled down as she spoke out loud.


    Immediately afterwards, she sent a message to notify the Hall Steward to make his way to Mingyue Residence.


    If Xiao Xi Yue had not yet set off for the Luoyun Mountain Range, she was to proceed there immediately, without further delay.


    ¡­


    Mingyue Residence.


    In a simple and elegant room.


    ¡°It¡¯s all your fault¡­¡±


    Xiao Xi Yue, upon hearing from her maid Lvliu that the Peak Steward had come to urge her to set off for the Luoyun Mountain Range, immediately blushed and looked reproachfully at Lu Changsheng.


    She had planned to depart for the Luoyun Mountain Range after completing two rounds of dual cultivation.


    After all, the dual cultivation method of the Sun Moon Samsara Technique is not like those of the Demon Path or Heretical Path, which employed the Energy Drain Technique.


    It values nature and moderation in all things.


    Continuous dual cultivation offers no benefit;it can even hinder progress in cultivation.


    But Lu Changsheng had insisted this was a cultivation technique given by her master, and they should wholeheartedly practice and comprehend it.


    Otherwise, once in the Luoyun Mountain Range, separated by thousands of miles, it would not be easy for them to meet.


    Facing his persuasive words, Xiao Xi Yue naturally followed Lu Changsheng.


    After all, she was aware of the circumstances of the secret realm in the Luoyun Mountain Range.


    Once she left, she would have no time to return to see Lu Changsheng and their daughter for a while.


    ¡°My fault, my fault, I lose track of time when I¡¯m with you, Xi Yue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately responded with an apologetic smile, also feeling somewhat embarrassed.


    After all, his arrival to ask for marriage had already displeased Caiyun True Immortal.


    Now having spent so much time in Caiyun Peak, Caiyun True Immortal must have guessed what the two of them were doing in Mingyue Residence.


    It was indeed fortunate that she had not troubled him.


    After tidying up their clothes, they shared a brief moment of tenderness before departing Caiyun Peak and the Qingyun Sect.


    On a normal day, Xiao Xi Yue would have gone to her master to bid farewell.


    But considering her actions, she felt too ashamed to meet her master.


    ¡°Xi Yue, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll bring Wangshu along to see you in the Luoyun Mountain Range when the time comes.¡±


    Outside the gates of Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng gently bade farewell to Xiao Xi Yue.


    Although it would be difficult for Xiao Xi Yue to find time to return from the Luoyun Mountain Range,


    he could visit her there.


    Moreover, their daughter had come of age and could be taken out to gain some experience.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Xiao Xi Yue nodded softly in agreement.


    ¡°Xi Yue, if you encounter danger in the secret realm, your life comes first, don¡¯t worry about wasting the talismans I gave you.¡±


    ¡°If you have problems, you can write to me as well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to advise.


    He was not worried about anything else, just that Xiao Xi Yue might face danger in the secret realm.


    ¡°I understand, Changsheng, don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Xiao Xi Yue responded softly.


    Having said their goodbyes, they each took to their flying artifacts and flew off in different directions.


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 Chapter 711: Yun Wanshang: So This Is What It Looks Like to Be Moved (2)

    ¡°That Mountain Lord Lu and Uncle Master Xiao seem quite extraordinary.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s been about a month since Lu Changsheng came to our Qingyun Sect, hasn¡¯t it? Has he been staying at Caiyun Peak all this time?¡±


    ¡°Hisss, shocking, Master of Bihu Mountain, Lu Changsheng, actually spent the night with Fairy Xi Yue at Caiyun Peak!¡±


    ¡°Fairy Xi Yue is pure as ice and as clean as jade, how could she possibly have any involvement with such a libertine.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard Lu Changsheng is a second-order top-level Talisman Master as well as an Alchemist, and he has an old acquaintance with Senior Sister Xiao, probably invited to make talismans and alchemy.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, I heard that Senior Sister Xi Yue is exploring the secrets of the Luoyun Mountain Range, in need of many elixir medicines and talismans.¡±


    Inside Qingyun Sect, because Lu Changsheng had stayed so long at Caiyun Peak, it sparked a bit of speculation.


    To such speculations, neither Lu Changsheng nor Xiao Xi Yue paid much attention, not taking it to heart.


    After all, their situations were much richer than what these people could imagine or guess.


    ¡­


    After returning to Bihu Mountain, Lu Changsheng resumed his daily leisurely life.


    Every day, he would sit in meditation, make talismans, spend time with his wives under the flowers and moon, and teach his children.


    Considering the profound effects of the ¡®Sun Moon Samsara Technique,¡¯ which could aid in cultivation and breakthroughs.


    Caiyun True Immortal hadn¡¯t instructed to keep the technique a secret, so after contemplating, Lu Changsheng decided to teach it to Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, and Bai Ling.


    After all, prolonged cultivation of this technique would benefit Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, and Bai Ling greatly.


    As for Caiyun True Immortal, considering his relationship with Xiao Xi Yue, they were practically family.


    He would just have to look for a chance to properly express his gratitude and repay the favor in the future.


    Ling Zixiao and Lu Miaoge¡¯s situation was similar to that of Xiao Xi Yue¡ªit was difficult for them to cultivate this technique and required the guidance of Lu Changsheng.


    However, Bai Ling showed an exceptional talent in this area and her cultivation process was very much in harmony with Lu Changsheng¡¯s.


    This made Lu Changsheng secretly wonder if teaching Bai Ling the ¡®Black Dragon Codex¡¯ was a mistake.


    At this time, Lu Changsheng considered his talent in dual cultivation techniques and decided to take a technique from Hong Lian to try and comprehend for cultivation.


    After trying for a long time, Lu Changsheng confirmed his talent for yin and yang dual cultivation techniques.


    ¡°Could it be that my talent lies in dual cultivation techniques? Or is the effect related to¡­ the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body?¡±


    He frowned slightly, pondering in his mind.


    He suspected he might indeed have a natural talent for yin and yang dual cultivation.


    It could also be related to the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body.


    After all, apart from these two reasons, he couldn¡¯t think of any other explanation.


    ¡°If this Spiritual Body is really related to dual cultivation, Nangong Mili wouldn¡¯t let her daughter take the wrong path, would she?¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused sharply, suddenly thinking.


    Although the righteous path does have yin and yang dual cultivation techniques like the Sun Moon Samsara Technique,


    such techniques are absolutely not as common in the Demonic Path as they are in the righteous path.


    The dual cultivation of the Demonic Path doesn¡¯t care for the shared feelings or similar cultivation levels benefiting both parties, like the Sun Moon Samsara Technique does.


    It¡¯s simply two words: absorption!


    To harm others in order to strengthen oneself.


    Compared to the righteous dual cultivation, the Demonic Path¡¯s dual cultivation absorption technique is a lot more straightforward and brutal.


    Although such a technique could lead to hollow and weak mana foundations, instability of mind, and vulnerability to entering a demonic state,


    and make the Heavenly Tribulation and Heart Demon Tribulation during Nascent Soul more difficult than for the righteous cultivator,


    it definitely is a good choice for cultivators with poor talents who only seek Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment, or those cultivators who are suited for a dual cultivation physique.


    ¡°Although Nangong Mili is a practitioner of the Demonic Path, she surely cannot be that mindless.¡±


    ¡°Besides, with Yaoyao¡¯s second-grade Spiritual Root and exceptional talent, she has the potential to achieve Core Formation in the future, so why resort to such deviant and crooked methods.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    He felt that Nangong Mili, despite being a Demonic Path Cultivator, wouldn¡¯t go to such lengths.


    But this still made him more concerned about his daughter, who was far away in Jin Kingdom.


    Because such physiques not only benefited her own cultivation but also made her suitable as a dual cultivation cauldron. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    And there were rumors that many Demonic Path cultivators liked to cultivate cauldrons, human pills, for their breakthroughs.


    ¡°With Nascent Soul Immortal Nangong Mili there, there probably won¡¯t be any problems.¡±


    ¡°But among Nascent Soul Cultivators, Nangong Mili¡¯s combat strength seems quite ordinary.¡±


    ¡°If possible, it would still be best to bring Yaoyao to Jiang Country sooner rather than later;it¡¯s definitely much safer.¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself, letting out a long sigh.


    His concern about his daughter¡¯s situation was not only worry;there was also some guilt.


    Although this daughter was an accident, he couldn¡¯t deny his anticipation for her birth at the time.


    After all, the higher the cultivation of the parents, the better the Spiritual Root Talent of the child they conceive.


    He had coveted the Spiritual Root Talent of the child that Nangong Mili would give birth to.


    But now, so many years after the child was born, he had never seen her as a father.


    If his daughter were to encounter any accidents in the Five Poisons Cult, or suffer any mishaps in her growth, he wouldn¡¯t know how to face it.


    ¡°Core Formation, I need to achieve Core Formation quickly. After Core Formation, I can go to Jin Kingdom¡¯s Five Poisons Cult to see if I can bring Yaoyao home!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and let it out, feeling a sense of urgency in his heart.


    He immediately got up and went to Changsheng Hall, picking up Bai Ling, who was wearing a flowing white fairy skirt, with a pure and beautiful face and an enchanting figure, and holding her in his arms, he began to cultivate with great effort!


    ¡­


    The night fell.


    A young man with a well-proportioned and robust look, broad-chested and upright, tall in stature, and looking like a wanderer from the jianghu, rode a tall horse through the desolate countryside.


    He saw an old temple in the distance and briskly rode his horse there.


    The temple was overgrown and filled with cobwebs, looking somewhat unsettling.


    But the young man skillfully lit a bonfire and took out a large chunk of demon beast meat from his storage bag to roast.


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 Chapter 712: Yun Wanshang: So This Is What It Looks Like to Be Moved (3)

    ¡°Tomorrow, after another day on the road, we should arrive at Yu Town.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an took out a bundle of wanted posters and examined them briefly.


    Over the years, he had traveled abroad but had not ventured into mountainous battles nor explored ancient cave mansions.


    Simply traveling at his own pace, whenever he heard of demons causing trouble somewhere, he would go and take a look.


    Along the way, he picked up various bounties to eliminate evildoers, parasitic cultivators, and the like.


    After more than two years, he had traveled thousands of miles to reach Qingyun Market.


    According to his plan, his next trip was to Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    However, the Iron Feather Eagle provided by his family had been slain by a Robber Cultivator along the way, forcing him to abandon the idea of going to Jiuxiao Immortal City.


    He planned to consider traveling to Jiuxiao Immortal City only after he broke through to the Energy Refinement Late Stage.


    After all, this trip had also exposed him to the various dangers of the Cultivation World.


    It was not as simple as the time he and Qin Yi traveled in the secular Cultivation World.


    ¡°Little An, it¡¯s time to eat.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Ping¡¯an took out a wooden carving and spoke out loud.


    A Yin Wind stirred, and a pale-faced, handsome, insubstantial boy around five or six years old appeared from the black wooden carving.


    This was a Ghost Slave.


    Lu Ping¡¯an had obtained it when he took on a bounty and slew a parasitic cultivator.


    It was not really considered a gain.


    Simply put, after he slew the parasitic cultivator, he saw this little ghost looking dazed.


    Thinking about the pitiful lives people had before being turned into Ghost Slaves,


    especially since the other party had been transformed at such a young age, he decided not to kill it but rather set it free.


    But the little ghost would not leave, seemingly clinging to him.


    Faced with this situation, Lu Ping¡¯an was helpless.


    Knowing that the ghost would not survive if set free, he decided to keep it with him.


    Since the little ghost could not speak, he named it Little An, using ¡°An¡± from his own name, Ping¡¯an.


    Little An shyly and obediently looked at Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡°Eat up, I¡¯m starting my meal too.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an eyed the Little An in front of him, pretended to pat its head with his palm, then voraciously ate the demon beast meat he was holding.


    Upon hearing this, Little An moved closer, hugged Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s neck, and gently drew his Yang Energy.


    There were many methods for feeding ghosts in the Cultivation World.


    But Lu Ping¡¯an did not understand those methods nor would he learn such destructive and unethical techniques.


    Thus, knowing that the little ghost survived by drawing Yang Energy, he used his own Qi and Spiritual Power to nourish Little An.


    His Martial Path was exceptional, and because he practiced the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, his Qi blood was healthy, and it didn¡¯t affect him to have Little An draw a little;he could recover after just a sleep.


    Over the year of nourishing him, Little An had changed from its original dazed state, gaining a bit of spirituality;it could understand everything Lu Ping¡¯an said.


    Even when spending the night outdoors, it could help keep watch or scout the surroundings for any Spirit Grass, Spiritual Medicine, or spiritual treasures.


    After absorbing a couple of mouthfuls of Qi blood to maintain its form, Little An quietly lay on Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s shoulder, watching him feast without showing any fierce or ghostly aura.


    ¡°Little An.¡±


    Just then, Lu Ping¡¯an seemed to hear a noise and spoke towards Little An.


    Having been together so long, no extra words were needed;Little An understood what he meant.


    It immediately transformed into a Yin Wind and returned into the wooden carving in Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s hand.


    This carving was an expensive purchase by Lu Ping¡¯an, costing thirty-three Spirit Stones at a gathering of loose cultivators.


    Carved from the heart of a century-old sophora tree, it could house souls.


    Though it pained him for a long time, Little An seemed to like the carving very much.


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    ¡°Creak!¡±


    The door of the dilapidated temple was pushed open.


    A woman dressed in an emerald palace gown with a voluptuous and slender figure entered, holding a baby.


    ¡°Young hero.¡±


    Seeing Lu Ping¡¯an by the fire, the woman quickly bowed in greeting, ¡°My name is Qi, on my way back home to visit relatives when I encountered thugs along the way. Thankfully, I escaped here with the help of my family¡¯s guards. I wonder if you could lend a hand and help us, mother and son.¡±


    ¡°If you could lend a hand, I, I will certainly remember your great kindness.¡±


    Her charming face, rushed expression, doe-eyed look seeming to emanate tenderness with her large expanse of pale skin at the shoulders and the neckline revealing a fair bit of skin proved to be quite enticing.


    Lu Ping¡¯an, upon hearing this, looked deeply at the woman and the child she held, and spoke, ¡°Madam, you may rest here for now. Should there truly be villains, I will do my utmost to ensure your safety.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, young hero!¡±


    The woman immediately expressed her gratitude and came over, taking a seat by Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s fire quite naturally.


    A strong scent wafted through the air, causing Lu Ping¡¯an to slightly shift backward and focus his gaze on the roasted meat in his hand.


    Because he was much taller than she, from this angle he could instantly see the fair skin inside her neckline.


    ¡°I wonder how your martial skills are, young hero, that group of thugs are extremely skilled and vicious¡­¡±


    The woman continued speaking.


    ¡°Not bad.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said in a low voice, handing over a piece of dry food to her.


    ¡°Thank you, young hero.¡±


    The woman thanked him, accepting the dry food but not eating.


    Instead, she kept initiating conversation with Lu Ping¡¯an, seemingly very uneasy, using this method to find some relief.


    ¡°Bang!!!¡±


    Just then, the temple door was suddenly kicked open with great force.


    Outside, under the night sky, suddenly appeared over a dozen tall and agile figures dressed in black nightclothes, wielding fine steel knives.


    Their faces were covered, only their eyes visible.


    ¡°We¡¯ve found them here, attack!¡±


    The men in black, upon seeing the woman and Lu Ping¡¯an inside the temple, immediately spoke out coldly.


    ¡°It¡¯s not too late to leave now.¡±

 Chapter 713: Yun Wanshang: So This is What Being Moved Looks Like (4)

    Lu Ping¡¯an suddenly arose and faced the black-clad men, his tall and imposing stature seemingly enveloping the surroundings with an invisible pressure.


    ¡°Kill!¡±


    Despite a moment of hesitation, the black-clad men mustered their courage and charged at the woman and Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡°Ha!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an bellowed, his voice full of vigor, as he shot forward at an unbelievably fast speed. The moment his fist swung, it seemed as though it struck at all the black-clad men simultaneously.


    Instantly, it seemed as though a huge dragon had trampled toward them, rendering the men feeling isolated and helpless, overwhelmed by the unstoppable force.


    ¡°Bang Bang Bang¡ª¡ª¡±


    ¡°Bang Bang Bang!!!¡±


    In just a moment, the span of a breath, everyone on the field had received a punch from Lu Ping¡¯an, sending them flying backward or retreating, their bodies convulsing and their faces pale.


    ¡°You still have time to retreat now.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked at the black-clad men. He did not pursue them to their deaths but continued to speak.


    He could tell that these people¡¯s intent to kill the woman was even less than his own.


    These men must have been instructed to kill him, yet they still didn¡¯t know his circumstances.


    ¡°Clap Clap Clap¡ª¡ª¡±


    Suddenly, applause broke out.


    Six figures then emerged from the darkness.


    They were a mix of men and women, both old and young.


    One of the elderly men praised Lu Ping¡¯an, ¡°As expected of the recent notable bounty hunter¡ªMartial God Lu Ping¡¯an, your strength is indeed impressive.¡±


    ¡°Martial God Lu Ping¡¯an?¡±


    On hearing this title, Lu Ping¡¯an raised his eyebrows slightly and showed a trace of amusement.


    He didn¡¯t expect that by taking on bounties under a new name, he would acquire such a nickname.


    But it sounded quite appealing.


    He realized that the six people before him were cultivators and spoke calmly, ¡°I should have no grievances with you, right?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, we bear no grudges, but we cultivators with no hope in cultivation have come to the secular world only seeking a life of prosperity and comfort.¡±


    ¡°You aim to annihilate us completely, breaking the rules. If we don¡¯t eliminate you, how can we be at peace?¡±


    One of the men in black robes spoke coldly.


    There are many parasitic and heretic cultivators in the secular world.


    As long as they don¡¯t overdo it, the Imperial Court turns a blind eye to them.


    After all, dealing with them all is very troublesome and there are simply not enough hands.


    But lately, Lu Ping¡¯an had been issuing bounties and consecutively killing many parasitic cultivators in the secular world.


    This made them perturbed, and they eventually decided to take the initiative to attack Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡°Cultivators should not interfere in secular matters, and if you had come here merely to enjoy prosperity, I wouldn¡¯t bother you.¡±


    ¡°For committing unbearable atrocities, even without my involvement, someone else would have surely come after you,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an said solemnly, his tall figure clad in a blue robe.


    As he spoke, a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes as he looked at them.


    Before, those black-clad men were just secular mortals, martial arts experts, hence he had not been ruthless.


    But with these parasitic cultivators, he would show no mercy.


    ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an, since you¡¯ve gained an Immortal Fate and stepped onto the path of immortality, why bother with these muddy waters? You must know, the Cultivation World is hardly a place for performing heroic deeds!¡±


    A pretty young girl in red said, her voice hoarse and her hands as aged as tree bark, clearly maintaining her youth through some technique.


    ¡°Why waste words with him!¡±


    An old woman spoke and then, looking greedily at Lu Ping¡¯an, she said, ¡°Today, forcing so many of us to act against you, even if you die, you can be proud!¡±


    As she spoke, she slammed her cane on the ground, causing it to shatter and creating shards of earth that shot towards Lu Ping¡¯an.


    However, in that very moment, Lu Ping¡¯an had already moved;his physical body radiated a divine light, tearing through the air like a predatory animal, and when he stepped down, a crater formed on the ground.


    ¡°Entangling Technique!¡±


    ¡°Golden Light Technique!¡±


    ¡°Flame Bullet Technique!¡±


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    Although these cultivators were all at the Sixth Level or Seventh Level of Energy Refinement, they only knew some basic techniques.


    Facing the attacking Lu Ping¡¯an, they simultaneously cast their techniques and wielded their magic artifacts.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s fist was momentarily blocked by the Golden Light Technique.


    But his fist seemed to burst with purple-gold True Qi, shattering that layer of golden light directly.


    ¡°Pff!¡±


    The old man who cast the Golden Light Technique stumbled, spitting blood and his face pale and drained.


    ¡°What strong power!¡±


    Seeing this, everyone¡¯s face turned grim, realizing Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s strength was even greater than they had imagined.


    Unable to understand why someone of his age and power would waste time wandering the secular world when he clearly had a promising future.


    They felt their prospects were hopeless.


    But for someone like Lu Ping¡¯an, his potential was clearly vast.


    ¡°Crrrrack!¡±


    Just then, a man in a black robe brandished a small knife, striking towards a vital spot on Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s back.


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s robe was instantly torn, revealing an armored magic artifact underneath.


    But around him was a dense, invisible True Qi acting as a barrier.


    In addition to dual cultivation of magical and physical techniques, he was also at the pinnacle of the Martial Path.


    His Innate True Qi was like Gang Qi, powerful enough to slay a mid-stage Energy Refinement cultivator.


    ¡°Bang Bang Bang¡ª¡ª¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, like a god of war, glazed in divine light, and even facing six opponents, he remained unyielding.


    ¡°Everyone, attack!¡±


    These six did not dare to engage Lu Ping¡¯an in close combat, so they kept their distance, ordering the black-clad men to attack him, continuing to deploy various techniques.


    Under heavy reward, there must be brave men!


    These black-clad men had come for the chance of an Immortal Fate and, hearing this command, did not hesitate.


    But to face Lu Ping¡¯an was to embrace death, their bodies blown away with each of his punches.


    Even though Lu Ping¡¯an was holding back slightly, otherwise a single punch would¡¯ve completely shattered them.


    Seeing their fearless charge, Lu Ping¡¯an no longer held back. His punches thundered out, turning them into a mist of blood.

 Chapter 714: Yun Wanshang: So This Is What It Looks Like to Be Moved (5)

    ¡°Savior! Help!¡±


    Just then, the woman holding the baby cried out to Lu Ping¡¯an in terror.


    Faced with this, Lu Ping¡¯an didn¡¯t pay any heed.


    He had been called simpleminded by his father, mother, and even Qin Yi, but he wasn¡¯t actually foolish.


    How could he fail to see that there was something wrong with this woman?


    It¡¯s just that he felt some pity for her, seeing her with a child in her arms, so he didn¡¯t make a big issue of it.


    At this moment, witnessing the gang of six attacking, he naturally knew the woman was in cahoots with these assailants.


    ¡°Wah!!!¡±


    At that moment, the baby in the woman¡¯s arms burst into loud cries.


    ¡°Um?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, slightly distracted by the crying, glanced at the woman.


    He saw her about to strike the baby with her palm.


    At this sight, he immediately extended his hand, conjuring an invisible giant hand from spiritual power, intending to snatch the baby from the woman¡¯s grasp.


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª¡±


    Seeing this, the other six attackers seized the opportunity and immediately directed their techniques at both Lu Ping¡¯an and the baby.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    A spiritual energy shield formed around Lu Ping¡¯an, protecting both him and the baby, as he quickly deployed a Golden Bell Shield Talisman.


    But the assault from so many techniques made the golden bell around him dim considerably.


    ¡°Hmm? This kid even has a Superior Grade Talisman!¡±


    ¡°Hurry up and attack, don¡¯t give him a chance to breathe!¡±


    ¡°At this point, don¡¯t hold back. If he has any more tricks up his sleeve, we might all end up dead here!¡±


    The six Parasitic Cultivators, seeing the situation, all changed their expressions and shouted aloud together.


    At this moment, they didn¡¯t dare to hold back, for fear Lu Ping¡¯an had more tricks up his sleeve.


    ¡°Ah ah ah!!!¡±


    At this time, the little ghost, An, inside the wooden carving in Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s arms, appeared, screaming sharply, wanting to help him fight back.


    ¡°Go back!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an immediately said.


    Little An was just an ordinary ghost.


    If hit by a technique, she would likely become unstable and be destroyed.


    ¡°Ah ah ah!!!¡±


    Little An continued to scream, moving to attack the baby in Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Ah!!!¡±


    The baby in his arms suddenly let out a piercing cry, making Lu Ping¡¯an feel his mental spirit falter.


    Then, the baby¡¯s fair skin rapidly turned blue-black and fierce, lunging at Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Little An immediately tightly grasped the Ghost Infant to keep it from attacking Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡°Boom boom boom!!!¡±


    Simultaneously, a barrage of techniques bombarded Lu Ping¡¯an, shattering his Golden Light Barrier Talisman. He was flung sideways, emitting a muffled groan.


    ¡°Good, good, good, Mrs. Qi¡¯s plan is indeed brilliant!¡±


    The six onlookers, all delighted by the scene, continued their assault on Lu Ping¡¯an.


    They had investigated and analyzed why they should move against Lu Ping¡¯an.


    They knew the weaknesses of such a young man, who was full of righteousness and liked to act heroically.


    ¡°Damn!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an hadn¡¯t expected the baby to be a Ghost Infant, leading to his downfall.


    At this moment, he saw the previously frail and pitiable woman in the distance, her demeanor completely transformed, her hands forming Gesture Incantations, casting techniques.


    Obviously, she was no mortal, but a Cultivator.


    She had simply concealed her Cultivation Base Aura somehow.


    Lu Ping¡¯an had no time to think further and hurriedly brought out a small Magic Artifact shield to position in front of him.


    Then, his body surged with blood energy as he reached toward the Ghost Infant. With one grasp, he crushed it, dispersing its soul, and shouted to Little An, ¡°Go back, An!¡±


    Hearing this, Little An didn¡¯t dare to disobey and immediately retreated into the wooden carving.


    ¡°Bang bang bang¡ª¡±


    However, in an instant, another volley of techniques came at him. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Escape!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an used the small shield to block the offensive, but being at the Sixth Level of Energy Refinement, he still couldn¡¯t help but feel his blood energy churn as he faced such onslaught.


    He didn¡¯t continue to stand his ground and instead blasted through the dilapidated temple like a human cannonball, fleeing outside.


    As the saying goes, one can hardly stand up against multiple foes. One-on-one, he could¡¯ve easily taken any of them down.


    But facing the seven of them attacking together proved too much for him.


    Moreover, the thirteen Talismans his father had given him had largely been used up in the previous escape, leaving him with only a few.


    ¡°Chase him! He¡¯s been poisoned by me and won¡¯t get far!¡±


    Mrs. Qi, who had previously held the baby, said coldly, dashing in the direction Lu Ping¡¯an had fled.


    At this time, she seemed like a different person entirely, with a gloomy and cold expression on her face.


    ¡°We absolutely can¡¯t let him escape, this man is not only exceptionally skilled in Martial Path Body Refinement but also possesses Superior Grade Talismans and at least three Magic Artifacts!¡±


    The other six, realizing this, continuously formed Gesture Incantations, casting techniques, chasing after Lu Ping¡¯an.


    After all, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s capabilities represented an opportunity for them.


    ¡°Not good, I¡¯ve been poisoned!¡±


    After running for a while, Lu Ping¡¯an felt something was wrong, realizing he had been poisoned.


    He had always been knowledgeable about poisons and his Cultivation Technique had some resistance to them.


    But his opponents had come prepared, or more specifically, they had targeted him, leaving him caught off guard.


    ¡°Alas, it¡¯s just like my parents said, my nature will lead to trouble sooner or later. But I just can¡¯t change.¡±


    A bitter smile appeared on Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s face.


    Not daring to delay, he took out his last Escape Talisman for escaping.


    ¡°Buzz¡ª¡±


    As the Talisman in his hand activated and burned, Lu Ping¡¯an was enveloped by it, transforming into a Divine Rainbow shooting forth.

 Chapter 715: Could this child be the descendant of a Nascent Soul True Lord?

    Under the night sky, in the desolate outskirts.


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an emerged from the ground with the help of an Escape Talisman, looking around to assess the situation.


    After a quick observation, he took out a Detoxification Pill from his Storage Bag and swallowed it;then, with a whoosh, he ran towards the dense forest beside him.


    Although the Escape Talisman had the effect of concealing his form, this group of pursuers clearly came prepared and might have some means to track him.


    Therefore, he needed to find a safe place to expel the poison and heal.


    ¡°Sizzle! Sizzle!!!¡±


    Even though he was poisoned and his body was gradually feeling numb and burning, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s running speed was still very fast.


    Like a cheetah, he sprinted, leaving only afterimages and tearing through the air, creating a long stream of energy that stirred up sounds like cascading river water in the quiet forest.


    ¡°Roar! Roar! Roar!¡±


    ¡°Screech! Screech! Screech!¡±


    The noises Lu Ping¡¯an made awakened the birdcalls and the cries of beasts in the forest.


    But even if tigers and leopards appeared in front of him, he would either send them flying with a collision or casually shatter them.


    ¡°Sizzle! Sizzle!!!¡±


    After roughly running a hundred miles, Lu Ping¡¯an saw a cliff in front of him.


    Immediately, he summoned his Flying Sword and controlled the artifact to enter the woods below, continuing to run for a long time.


    Feeling the poison spreading in his body and starting to affect him, only then did he stop to find a place to start the detoxification and healing process.


    ¡°Swoosh!¡±


    At the same time, a mass of dark qi burst forth.


    It was the Ghost Slave Xiao An from a wooden carving he carried.


    Xiao An looked at Lu Ping¡¯an with caring eyes shining in his dark pupils.


    ¡°Xiao An, I¡¯ll have to trouble you to keep watch for me,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an said with a grin.


    His face was pale and tired, and his forehead was covered with sweat beads, showing he had expended a lot of energy.


    Xiao An nodded, his pale and delicate face taking on a serious expression, then floated next to Lu Ping¡¯an, watching over the surroundings.


    Lu Ping¡¯an took out another Detoxification Pill to swallow and sat cross-legged to circulate the ¡°Purple True Solar Scripture¡± for detoxification and healing.


    A while later.


    ¡°What kind of poison is this? It¡¯s as tenacious as a Bone-Attaching Sore,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an frowned, realizing that the poison was not simple and was difficult to dispel, much like a Bone-Attaching Sore.


    Even as he channelled his energies, the poison eroded his Spiritual Power and spread faster.


    Unbeknownst to him, this poison was none other than the unique Poison Elixir Corpse Soul Fragrance, concocted by Lady Qi.


    Ordinary Energy Refining Cultivators poisoned by it would soon become rigid and limp, and then their flesh would wither and decay.


    Additionally, the poison would use the cultivator¡¯s Spiritual Power as nourishment, causing it to spread and propagate.


    Due to Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s exceptional achievements on the Martial Path and having reached the Third Layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, he was still unaffected.


    It was only after undergoing a battle and running hundreds of miles that he felt the poison gradually taking its toll.


    This situation was incredibly astonishing.


    ¡°Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s face tensed with concentration as he circulated the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique, maneuvering his blood and Qi while his body shone with the treasure light, attempting to expel the poison.


    Realizing the poison was difficult to expel, he thought of his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique¡¯s Poison Resistance, which rendered ordinary poisons ineffective against him.


    He immediately attempted to refine and dissipate the spreading poison with the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique.


    ¡°Just as I thought!¡±


    A moment later, a hint of joy appeared in Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s eyes.


    Refining the poison, however, left his body somewhat stiff and powerless, needing some time to recover.


    ¡°If I were to refine all of the poison, I¡¯d probably be weakened for several days,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an mused.


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    After some thought, he did not hesitate to fully activate the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art to refine the poison.


    Time passed slowly.


    Daylight gradually crept across the sky.


    Lu Ping¡¯an opened his eyes and said to Xiao An beside him, ¡°Xiao An, come back.¡±


    For a Ghost like Xiao An, encountering the fierce sunlight could destabilize his soul and prevent him from appearing during the day.


    So, during the day he would keep him inside the wooden carving, not letting him out.


    ¡°I¡¯m alright.¡±


    Seeing the hint of worry on Xiao An¡¯s face, he spoke with an easy-going expression.


    Hearing this, Xiao An turned into a puff of black Qi and went back into the wooden carving.


    ¡°Ugh, I feel sore all over;this really isn¡¯t a pleasant sensation.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked up at the sky, stretched his limbs as he got up, and murmured as he looked towards the cliff, ¡°I wonder if they¡¯ve stopped chasing me.¡±


    Energy Refining Cultivators may have plenty of tracking methods.


    But beyond a hundred miles, it becomes very difficult to find someone.


    And considering he ran straight for hundreds of miles, any chances of being followed at the end were minuscule.


    Moreover, these were Loose Cultivators who could not make it in the Cultivation World, so even if they had some means, they wouldn¡¯t get very far.


    ¡°If I had decided to fight quickly from the start, they wouldn¡¯t have stood a chance against me.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an took a piece of Demon Beast meat from his Storage Bag, ate as he replayed the last night¡¯s battle in his mind.


    He knew that if he had not been soft-hearted and caught in an ambush, ending in a disadvantageous situation, he could have easily defeated them one by one.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    He laughed helplessly, without any regret, taking it as a lesson learned to be more cautious in the future.


    After eating and drinking his fill, he continued to cultivate to expel the poison and heal his injuries.


    Unknown time passed.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an heard a roar accompanied by a stench that wafted through the air.


    ¡°A Demon Beast!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s eyes snapped open as he realized the situation was dire.


    He knew this was not a wild animal but a Demon Beast.


    He was currently stiff and weak;dealing with ordinary wild animals was no problem.


    But a Demon Beast could pose a danger.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an did not hesitate. He immediately sealed his pores, concealed his breath, and silently flew away.


    After a long while, realizing he had left the activity range of the Demon Beast, he breathed a sigh of relief and found a place to continue healing.


    ¡°Quack, quack!¡±


    Later, Lu Ping¡¯an heard some rustling and a clear female voice.

 Chapter 716: Could this child be the descendant of a Nascent Soul True Lord? (2)

    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an immediately assumed an alert expression.


    At such depths of the great mountain, where demon beasts left their trails, how could a person possibly appear?


    And judging by the girl¡¯s voice, she couldn¡¯t be more than in her teens.


    Thus, he immediately took caution, held his breath, crouched down, and used the bushes for cover to minimize any noise he might make.


    ¡°Swish, swish, swish!¡±


    Before long, he saw a several-inch-long black centipede wriggling through the sand like a fish, coming into view before him.


    The sight of Lu Ping¡¯an prompted wisps of blood evil energy to emanate from the centipede.


    ¡°This is bad!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an promptly raised his hand intending to slap the centipede to death.


    However, the centipede turned out to be as hard as metal, incredibly tough, and even bit him on the palm.


    The pain had barely started when Lu Ping¡¯an felt his entire body stiffen and weaken, unable to move;the corpse soul scent suppressed within him began to agitate.


    He realized that this was no ordinary centipede but likely some poisonous insect of a demon beast!


    ¡°Gurgle, gurgle!¡±


    Not far away, a fist-sized vermillion toad heard the commotion and immediately leaped towards them.


    Seeing this, the black centipede made a ¡®swish¡¯ sound and directly burrowed into Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s mouth.


    Even though Lu Ping¡¯an had seen much in his life, this situation was a first for him, and a look of terror couldn¡¯t help but appear in his eyes.


    However, what made his skin crawl even more happened next.


    The red vermillion toad actually hopped onto his face and began burrowing into his mouth, seemingly chasing after the black centipede.


    This scenario made Lu Ping¡¯an, paralyzed and powerless, break out in goosebumps, desperately wanting to struggle but unable to move.


    ¡°Gurgle, gurgle!¡±


    Immediately, a sharp pain wracked his abdomen!


    He tried to activate his cultivation technique to force out the two poisonous creatures, but his techniques hardly functioned.


    ¡°Quack!¡±


    Just then, a girl about thirteen or fourteen years old, dressed in a pale red dress, with curved eyebrows and a lively, adorable face, ran over in haste.


    She looked at the vermillion toad that had burrowed into Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s mouth and asked with a panicked and worried expression, ¡°Big brother, are you okay?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry, little Qua, little Qua, please come out.¡±


    The girl apologized to Lu Ping¡¯an and continued to call into his mouth.


    However, the vermillion toad inside Lu Ping¡¯an did not respond at all, fighting with the ironback centipede.


    Faced with this situation, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s pale face turned purple and red, changing color as he felt extreme pain throughout his body and his consciousness grew duller and hazier, gradually blurring.


    ¡°I can¡¯t pass out!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an knew he absolutely couldn¡¯t faint and continued to exert all his effort into activating his cultivation technique.


    But the pain in his body made his consciousness fainter and fainter as if entering a dark abyss.


    ¡°Hum¡ª¡±


    Just then, a tremor surged through his body as if a cluster of faint starlight emerged before his eyes.


    ¡°Granny! Granny!¡±


    Seeing Lu Ping¡¯an seemingly about to faint, tears welled up in the girl¡¯s eyes as she called out loudly.


    She took out a crystal stone and crushed it in her hand.


    In no time, a rainbow light shot from the sky, transforming into an elderly woman with white hair, an aged face yet a spry spirit, wielding a snake-shaped staff.


    The old woman looked at the girl and asked with concern, ¡°Miss, what happened?¡±


    ¡°Granny, little Qua was chasing an ironback centipede, which then burrowed into this big brother¡¯s mouth, and little Qua followed it in.¡±


    The girl said urgently upon seeing the old woman.


    ¡°What!?¡±


    Hearing this, the old woman looked toward the delirious Lu Ping¡¯an, murderous intent flashing in her eyes.


    ¡°Granny, please save him.¡±


    The tearful girl pitifully pleaded with the old woman.


    ¡°Miss, the cinnabar toad itself is extremely poisonous, and once it enters the body, this man is undoubtedly doomed to die, not to mention the presence of an ironback centipede wreaking havoc on his organs.¡±


    ¡°And we cannot reveal our presence while we are out here,¡± the old woman said, her murderous intent receding and turning into a caring gaze.


    ¡°But, but¡­ this big brother doesn¡¯t seem like a bad person.¡±


    The girl lifted her head and said softly.


    ¡°Miss, looks can be deceiving, and the heart inscrutable. This man suddenly showing up here, and as a cultivator, clearly poses a problem,¡± stated the old woman, her gaze toward Lu Ping¡¯an still laced with murderous intent.


    ¡°Humph!¡±


    At that moment, the starlight in Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s consciousness grew brighter and brighter, prompting a grunt from him as a surge of strength flowed through his body, and his consciousness returned a bit.


    The Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art within him began to operate automatically.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    As the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art automatically functioned, the gigantic axe Magical Treasure he had condensed into his body seemed to be stimulated, its Magical Treasure¡¯s Origin continuously flowing out, subduing both the centipedes and the Vermilion Toad, suppressing the poison and incorporating it into Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s limbs and organs.


    ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s going on here!?¡±


    The old woman saw that Lu Ping¡¯an, under such circumstances, not only hadn¡¯t died but was gradually recovering, his body filled with a terrifying aura.


    ¡°Big brother, are you alright?¡±


    Seeing this, the young girl called out to Lu Ping¡¯an with concern.


    Then, she turned to the old woman with a somewhat pleading look and said, ¡°Granny, please save him.¡±


    ¡°This is¡­the aura of a Magical Treasure!? How could there be the aura of a Magical Treasure within his body?¡±


    The old woman stared at Lu Ping¡¯an, constantly sizing him up, her eyebrows tightly furrowed and her eyes filled with disbelief.


    Immediately, she placed a hand on Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s shoulder to examine his condition.


    ¡°This boy is obviously only at the Sixth Level Energy Refinement stage, how can he have the aura of a Magical Treasure within him? There¡¯s definitely a problem, absolutely a problem!¡±


    ¡°However, he doesn¡¯t seem like someone who¡¯s here to pursue the young lady.¡±


    ¡°Hmm? This¡­this child actually has a Magical Treasure sealed inside him!?¡±


    The old woman checked Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s condition.


    When she saw the Magical Treasure¡¯s Origin emerging continuously from Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s chest, realizing that a Magical Treasure was sealed within him, she was shocked, feeling like a storm was raging in her heart.


    One must understand, this was a Magical Treasure!


    A Magical Treasure that only Nascent Soul Cultivators could control!


    Although this Magical Treasure should be of low grade, at most a Low-Quality Magical Treasure.


    But to have a Magical Treasure sealed within the body of an Energy Refining Cultivator was astonishing.


    Such a feat definitely was the work of a Great Cultivator!


    ¡°This is a Third Rank Talisman, not only is there a Magical Treasure sealed within, but also a Third Rank Talisman!?¡±


    ¡°Could this child be the descendant of some Nascent Soul True Lord!?¡±


    The old woman then noticed a Spirit Talisman in Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Sea of Consciousness between his eyebrows, her heart churning like an overturned river.


    She didn¡¯t know what kind of Spirit Talisman it was.


    But through its form and aura, she could roughly identify it as a Third Rank Spirit Talisman.


    It was likely one of the Life-saving Talismans.


    For a cultivator at the Sixth Level of Energy Refinement to not only have a Magical Treasure sealed within but also harbor a Third Rank Talisman was remarkable.


    The situation immediately made her feel like she was in a thorny dilemma and she dared not kill Lu Ping¡¯an.


    After all, with such people, who knew the existence behind them.


    If offended, it was highly likely to cause trouble.


    She had come all the way to Jiang Country with the young girl to avoid strife, not wanting to get involved in right and wrong.


    ¡°The young miss is innocent by nature, and when she returns to her clan in the future, she will certainly face many obstacles and troubles.¡±


    ¡°If this child really is the descendant of a True Lord or perhaps a lucky individual with a great fate, it would be a good thing for the young miss to form a bond of goodwill with him.¡±


    The old woman pondered continuously, the killing intent in her eyes gradually dissipating as she said to the young girl with a look of tenderness, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, miss, I will save him now.¡± S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As she spoke, mana flowed into Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s body, intending to extract the weakened centipedes and Vermilion Toad.


    However, she watched as Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s cultivation technique operated automatically, refining the Ironback Centipede and the Vermilion Toad, her expression stopping for a moment.


    She could see that it was the poison of these two creatures that had stimulated Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s body, causing his cultivation technique to operate automatically and nourishing his physical body with the endlessly emerging Magical Treasure¡¯s Origin.


    If she extracted the two creatures, his current state would cease.


    ¡°To nourish the body with a Magical Treasure is indeed a grand gesture.¡±


    After pondering for a moment, the old woman decided to let Lu Ping¡¯an continue refining.


    After all, with his cultivation level, possessing such treasures, it was very likely that he was the direct disciple of some True Person or True Monarch out on a trial.


    Given that, she would go with the flow and give him an opportunity.


    This Vermilion Toad was her young miss¡¯s pet, and if he refined it, it would also mean owing her young miss a favor.


    ¡°Miss, I see that the little ¡®gua¡¯ and the Ironback Centipede have formed a balance within him, elevating his cultivation level.¡±


    ¡°If we interfere, we might kill him, but if we leave it be, the little ¡®gua¡¯ will be refined.¡±


    The old woman said this to the young girl.


    Her words were not only for the young miss to hear but also for Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡°Ah¡­¡±


    The young girl felt conflicted and pained upon hearing this.


    Although she wanted to save someone, she also cherished her own pet.


    But after some hesitation, she still chose to save the person.


    Hearing this, the old woman couldn¡¯t help but sigh inwardly, feeling that her young miss was too kind-hearted.


    With such a kind nature, how would she survive in the world of cultivation?

 Chapter 717: True Immortal Level Technique, The First Drop of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew!

    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    Lu Changsheng, holding his daughter Lu Linghe, allowed Mount Sumeru to plant various spirit flowers and spirit grasses according to his wishes.


    These spirit plants were gifts from Zhao Qingqing and were meant for ornamental purposes.


    Not only do they not consume spiritual energy, but they also purify it and freshen the air.


    There could be no better place for them than in the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°Uh-huh-uh!¡±


    Lu Linghe exclaimed in surprise each time a plant was put in place.


    Lu Lingxiao, squatting on the ground, watched the scene quietly.


    However, once he saw a Pure Spirit Flower being planted ahead, he immediately wobbled over to the flower, examining it carefully.


    ¡°Daddy, flower!¡±


    Seeing her brother¡¯s actions, the daughter in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms immediately pointed at the Pure Spirit Flower and exclaimed, indicating that she also wanted to go see the flower.


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly and promptly placed his daughter in front of the Pure Spirit Flower.


    The little one tilted her head, looked at it a few times, then opened her mouth wide and ate a petal.


    ¡°Silly thing, why do you put everything in your mouth?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat speechless and picked up his chubby daughter, urging her to let go.


    ¡°Uh-huh-uh!¡±


    However, the little one refused to open her mouth and looked like she was about to cry with a pitiful face.


    ¡°Come on, be good, if you¡¯re hungry drink this.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out a baby bottle from his storage bag and shook it in front of her.


    After chewing on the flower petal twice, Lu Linghe decided it didn¡¯t taste good, and that the bottle¡¯s contents were much better. She finally let go of the petal and hugged the bottle, drinking contentedly.


    Seeing Lu Lingxiao sitting quietly beside him, Lu Changsheng also placed a baby bottle in his mouth.


    This baby bottle contained Strengthen the Essence and Cultivate the Origin Spiritual Liquid, carefully prepared by Master Lu himself.


    Not only does it strengthen the foundation and cultivate the origin, but it¡¯s also very suitable for human babies.


    The only drawback is that it costs more than double the price of Elemental Elixir, and babies can only absorb a limited amount of its medicinal effect.


    However, now that the family was better off and his children had good talents, he, as a father, naturally would do whatever possible to give his children a head start.


    The two little ones sat squatting on the ground, holding their bottles, their faces the picture of quiet contentment.


    Soon after, Mount Sumeru had completely arranged the Cave Heaven.


    ¡°Not bad, it finally looks a bit like a pure land. Once the spirit vein gets upgraded again, I can create a sun and moon environment and raise some spiritual pets.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, stroking his chin, surveyed his small household while contemplating future plans.


    Just then,


    a surge of mana and robust vitality entered his body out of nowhere.


    ¡°Hmm, Seventh Level Energy Refinement, this is¡­ the Fourth Layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art?¡±


    ¡°It seems Ping¡¯an has also encountered some kind of fortunate adventure outside.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had a rough idea about his children¡¯s cultivation progress.


    If it had been just the Seventh Level Energy Refinement, he wouldn¡¯t have been sure who it was, he would have to check the system.


    But a simultaneous breakthrough in both Body Refinement and Energy Refinement, and at this level, could only be his son, Lu Ping¡¯an.


    None of his daughters at home who practiced Body Refinement were at a level worth mentioning yet.


    Only Lu Ping¡¯an had made some progress with the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, having broken through to the Third Layer last year.


    To now have broken through to the Fourth Layer within just a year definitely indicated he had gained some opportunities.


    Regarding this, Lu Changsheng was not overly concerned.


    After all, if there were no gains to be had from traveling outside, such journeys would be meaningless.


    After the two little ones were nearly done drinking, Lu Changsheng picked them up, walked out of the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, handed them over to a maid to coax into sleep, and then went to practice the Sun Moon Samsara Technique with Lu Miaoge.


    It must have been due to the Taiyi Shengshui Jue, as among Luo Miaoge, Xiao Xiyue, Ling Zixiao, and Bai Ling, Lu Miaoge had the best performance with the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    Next was Xiao Xiyue.


    But the difference in effect between the two women was not large.


    This led Lu Changsheng to speculate that the reason for Lu Miaoge was the Taiyi Shengshui Jue, and for Xiao Xiyue, it was the Taiyin Moonlight she had integrated when he was condensing his Dao Foundation.


    This not only manifested with the Sun Moon Samsara Technique. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Yin Yang Energies of his own Dao Foundation also nourished the four women differently.


    [Congratulations to the host, the first of your offspring has broken through to Second Order Body Refining, earning you one high-level draw opportunity!]


    ¡°Hm? Second Order Body Refining? What is this all about!?¡±

 Chapter 718: True Immortal Level Technique, The First Drop of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew! (2)

    Lu Changsheng was startled when he heard this system notification, somewhat dumbfounded.


    ¡°Could it be that Ping¡¯an¡¯s Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art has broken through to the fifth layer!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression cleared up slightly as he roughly guessed what had happened.


    Second Order Body Refining corresponded to the fifth layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    The problem was, a month ago, his son Lu Ping¡¯an had only broken through to the fourth layer.


    He could understand taking a year to break from the third to the fourth layer.


    But one month to break from the fourth to the fifth layer was beyond his understanding.


    Although Lu Ping¡¯an was cultivating the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art and had condensed a Magical Treasure into his body, the breakthrough to the fifth layer was only a matter of time.


    Yet, this speed was indeed astonishing!


    ¡°It seems that Ping¡¯an has encountered no ordinary opportunity¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes and thought to himself, very eager to know what was happening with his son Lu Ping¡¯an.


    However, what excited him most was that with Ping¡¯an¡¯s breakthrough in Body Refinement to the Second Order, the system had even thrown in some Child Money for an Advanced Level draw.


    This was an unexpected delight!


    ¡°Does this mean if Quanzhen or Qing Shan broke through to Foundation Establishment, the system would probably do something similar with this kind of Child Money?¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt a little expectant.


    ¡°Daddy?¡±


    Seeing her father suddenly fall into a trance, Lu Wangshu called out softly.


    ¡°I was just thinking about something. Let¡¯s continue, this Spiritual Pattern has three hundred and sixty-five variations¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    ¡°Daddy, if you have things to do, you can go ahead. We can always study next time.¡±


    Lu Wangshu said, her face full of understanding and care.


    ¡°Hehe, no matter how big the matter, it can¡¯t delay my precious daughter¡¯s studies,¡±


    Lu Changsheng, well aware of what his daughter was thinking, replied with a fatherly affection.


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    Lu Wangshu snorted softly, wanting to say something, but Lu Changsheng tapped her head, and she obediently watched the continuously transforming Spiritual Patterns in front of her.


    As time slowly passed, after teaching three Runes, Lu Changsheng stood up and left.


    ¡°Take care, Daddy!¡±


    Lu Wangshu said cheerily.


    ¡°Heh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and chuckled, feeling that if his daughter, innately talented and mentally gifted, would sincerely cultivate, she could have broken through the Sixth Level of Energy Refinement long ago.


    And possibly made further progress in the Talisman Path as well.


    However, considering his own inconsistent practices of Cultivation, he had no grounds to preach to his daughter.


    It¡¯s not like he could say, ¡°I have a system, you don¡¯t, right?¡±


    Then his daughter would surely wrap her arm around his, pouting adorably and saying, ¡°But I have you as my daddy, right?¡±


    Back at the mountaintop of Bi Yun Peak, Lu Changsheng whispered inwardly, ¡°System.¡±


    [Name: Lu Ping¡¯an]


    [Life Span: 35/117]


    [Talent: Fifth Grade Spiritual Root]


    [Cultivation Level: Seventh Level Energy Refinement]


    [Talent: Body Refining Compatibility (49%)]


    ¡°Doesn¡¯t it display anything about Body Refinement?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the system panel, recalled that his interface also didn¡¯t show anything about Body Refinement.


    ¡°Each generation has its own luck, and I share in their blessings too.¡±


    He didn¡¯t mind, took a deep breath, released it, and with great anticipation said, ¡°System, draw.¡±


    Ordinary draws no longer surprised him.


    But he was still full of anticipation for an Advanced Level draw.


    Immediately, the Advanced Level draw roulette appeared, radiating golden light.


    Moments later, the golden light paused and landed on the ¡®Cultivation Technique Classics¡¯ reward section.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for acquiring the Cultivation Technique ¡°Brahma Demon True Saint Technique¡±!]


    [The reward has been placed in the System Space, and the host can check it at any time]


    A pattern of a Cultivation Technique Jade Scroll emerged from the draw board, accompanied by a system notification sound.


    ¡°Hmm, a Cultivation Technique, Brahma Demon True Saint Technique!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing this Cultivation Technique, had his heart skip a beat.


    For ordinary draws that yielded Peripheral Sect Level and Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques, he had lost interest.


    Even if he got them, they would mostly just serve to enrich the Sutra Pavilion at home.


    But the Cultivation Techniques in an Advanced Level draw tended to surpass Orthodox Level!


    ¡°However, this technique doesn¡¯t look like a regular one.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself and looked toward the System Space.


    [Cultivation Technique: Brahma Demon True Saint Technique]


    [Grade: True Immortal Level]


    [Description: A Body Refining Technique created by the merging of the Buddha, Demon, and Magical Beasts by the ancient Demon Buddha Po Xun. The cultivation conditions are extremely demanding, requiring simultaneous cultivation of Buddhism and Demon Paths, using the Demonic Dao Origin, Heavenly Demon Blood, and Buddhist Relic for Marrow Cleansing to cultivate.]


    ¡°True Immortal Level!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing the grade, was ecstatic.


    He had previously heard from Hong Lian that above Orthodox Level techniques, such as the Beast Technique cultivated by Xu Ruyin, were called Profound Mystery-Level Techniques.


    And this True Immortal Level was clearly far superior, potentially leading to divinity.


    ¡°However, this technique doesn¡¯t seem easy to cultivate.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the description of the technique, narrowed his eyes.


    ¡°System, inheritance!¡±


    Without much thought, he activated the technique with a small motion of his mental spirit.


    Immediately.


    Regarding the Brahma Demon True Saint Technique, detailed contents and methods of cultivation poured into Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind like divine insight.


    Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged under the Mount Sumeru tree, with a dignified appearance, his mind immersed, quietly realizing this True Immortal Level Technique.


    After an unknown amount of time, Lu Changsheng awoke as if from a dream.


    ¡°Brahma Demon True Saint Technique, what a technique indeed, worthy of being a True Immortal Level Technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled deeply, murmuring to himself.


    Through this technique, he also gained some other information.


    For example, beyond the known realms of Energy Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, and Divinity Transformation, there were the three Great Realms of Returning Void, Union, and Mahayana.


    And this Brahma Demon True Saint Technique was one that could cultivate to divinity.


    Aside from being able to directly cultivate to divinity, its power and effects were also far superior to any technique he currently had.


    It included various mighty effects and Divine Skills, such as Demon God¡¯s Spear, Great Bright King Light Aspect, Extinction Divine Eye, Brahma Demon Holy Body, Brahma Demon True Body, Light Dark Demon Buddha Barrier¡­ S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 719: True Immortal Level Technique, The First Drop of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew! (3)

    Seeing Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but marvel, no wonder it was a True Immortal Level Technique.


    However, in terms of difficulty, it wasn¡¯t just demanding, it was downright outrageous!


    Firstly, one needed to have achieved Third Order Body Refining as a foundation to even attempt this cultivation technique.


    Then, one also needed to simultaneously cultivate both the Demonic Path cultivation technique and the Buddhist Sect cultivation technique.


    With these basic requirements in place, one could then try to cultivate the Brahma Demon True Saint Technique.


    During the process, it was necessary to consume Demonic Dao Origin, Heavenly Demon Blood, and Buddhist Relic for Marrow Cleansing Body Refinement to succeed in the cultivation.


    This Demonic Dao Origin could be understood as the Golden Core Origin of Demonic Path Cultivators.


    Heavenly Demon Blood came from a Heavenly-Rank Bloodline Demon Beast at Third Rank.


    As for the Buddhist Relic, it was the entirety of Origin Source left behind when a Nascent Soul Buddhist Cultivator voluntarily entered a state of passing away.


    Thus, seeing all these requirements, Lu Changsheng was left speechless.


    He knew he could only look at this technique wistfully.


    It wasn¡¯t just about Demonic Dao Origin, Heavenly Demon Blood, or Buddhist Relic.


    He hadn¡¯t even met the basic requirement of Third Order Body Refining.


    ¡°Plus, the methods of the Demonic Path and Buddhist Sect are inherently incompatible. Practicing them together is certainly risky.¡±


    ¡°So, a normal person simply can¡¯t cultivate this technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and sighed, not knowing what to say at the moment.


    Such a precious advanced draw, obtaining an incredibly powerful technique.


    Yet he couldn¡¯t cultivate it himself, and could only look on.


    ¡°But it¡¯s not that there¡¯s no way to cultivate it, once I breakthrough to the Core Formation, it might be possible to gather these requirements.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought obtaining Third Order Body Refining in the future wouldn¡¯t be difficult.


    As for cultivating both demonic and Buddhist techniques, he now had the Twelve Capital Demon Divine Technique, and if he could just procure a Buddhist technique through the system¡¯s inheritance and understanding of techniques, he should be able to manage it.


    As for the three requirements for Marrow Cleansing Body Refinement¡­


    ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll just cultivate the Sun Moon Samsara Technique instead.¡±


    Lu Changsheng suddenly felt utterly listless and headed back to Changsheng Hall for comfort. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Only the soft snow carpet could now warm the sorrow in his heart.


    ¡­


    In a mountain forest.


    Inside a humble thatched cottage.


    ¡°Where am I?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an opened his eyes, examined his surroundings, and tried to recall his situation.


    He vaguely remembered that he was being treated for poisoning and then heard a female voice.


    Suddenly, a centipede appeared in front of him, bit him, and his entire body stiffened up, unable to move;then a toad entered his stomach.


    Thinking of this, Lu Ping¡¯an was horrified and immediately checked his body.


    But he found that his condition was better than it had ever been.


    Not only was the poison cured, but his body was also filled with strength, as if he could punch through the sky dome.


    ¡°What¡­what¡¯s going on?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an continued to recall, remembering how his consciousness gradually blurred, as if falling into a dark abyss when a speck of starlight appeared.


    Then, somehow, a strength arose from somewhere and he instinctively operated the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    ¡°It was the orb that father used to give birth to my Spiritual Root!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an was profoundly shaken.


    He knew that having a Spiritual Root was due to that orb.


    Unexpectedly, when he faced mortal danger this time, the orb appeared again.


    Not only saving his life but also turning his disaster into a tremendous increase in power.


    ¡°As long as there is hope in the heart, miracles can happen, never give up.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an remembered these words his father had given him.


    They told him to persevere through anything, never to despair or give up.


    Now looking back, he immediately realized, these words referred to that orb.


    As long as he persisted, did not give up, the light would illuminate him and help him.


    ¡°What exactly is this orb, not only granting me a Spiritual Root but also having such mystical effects¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an was astonished.


    Having cultivated for so many years, the more he learned, the more apparent the astonishing nature of his Spiritual Root became.


    But now he realized that his father did more than just grant him the Spiritual Root.


    At that moment, his mood grew heavier, and he felt a more profound sense of responsibility.


    His father possessed such a cherished treasure but did not use it for himself.


    There were many siblings in his Family, many of whom were more talented than him.


    Yet his father had given it to him, and as the eldest son, he had failed to set a good example.


    ¡°Creak!¡±


    At that moment, the wooden door was gently pushed open.


    A petite girl with her hair tied up in a bun, her appearance fresh and lovely, dressed in a red skirt appeared at the doorway.


    ¡°Eh, big brother, you¡¯re awake?¡±


    The girl saw Lu Ping¡¯an on the couch and exclaimed surprised and delighted.


    ¡°Miss, did you save me?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked towards the girl, vaguely remembering her voice.


    When I was in a dazed state, it seemed like I heard the young girl calling out Xiao Gua, and asking grandma to save me.


    ¡°No, not at all, big brother, you recovered on your own.¡±


    The girl waved her hand, her voice crisp, somewhat embarrassed.


    ¡°Still, I should thank you. If it weren¡¯t for you, I might have been carried off by a wild beast.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an showed a hearty smile on his face and stood up to bow in thanks to the girl.


    ¡°Miss, what eventually happened to the centipede and the Vermilion Toad that entered my body¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an thought of the two poisonous creatures that had entered his body and still felt a shiver, asking out loud.


    ¡°Grandma said Xiao Gua and the Ironback Centipede have formed a balance inside your body¡­¡±


    The girl¡¯s words trailed off, a downcast expression appearing on her little face.


    ¡°Ah¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this, remembered that the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art had automatically activated, seemingly refining the centipede and the Vermilion Toad.


    Unexpectedly, he was able to make continual breakthroughs in this way with the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    ¡°I¡¯m so sorry, so sorry.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an instantly expressed with a face full of apologies.


    Learning that not only did they save him, but also involved their pets, he felt extremely awkward, unsure of what to do.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, big brother, as long as you are fine.¡±


    The girl was still somewhat downcast, but knowing that it was irreversible, a faint smile appeared on her face as she said, ¡°I am called Ruan¡­¡±


    She had just begun to speak when a cough was heard.


    ¡°My name is Su Jiu¡¯er, big brother, what is your name?¡±


    The girl pursed her lips slightly and spoke, revealing that she had two names;this one was her nickname.


    ¡°My name is Lu Ping¡¯an.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an responded.


    Though he always used a false name when outside,


    since they had saved him, he did not want to deceive them.


    ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an, does it mean to be safe and sound?¡±


    The girl quietly repeated his name twice, tilting her head to inquire.


    She was innocent and simple, not overthinking, thus speaking whatever came to her mind.


    ¡°Yes, my father hoped that I would always be safe and sound.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded.


    He had known the meaning of his name from a young age.


    At that time, the names of his younger brothers and sisters in the family all bore similar meanings, safe and sound, happy and joyous, carefree.


    ¡°My parents also wish for me always to be safe and sound.¡±


    The girl said crisply.


    The two started a somewhat stilted conversation.


    Meanwhile, outside the thatched cottage in the distance, an old woman with snowy white hair watched from afar.


    ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an? This Jiang Country doesn¡¯t seem to have the Lu Family, perhaps like the old master, he was sent to Jiang Country for refuge and training.¡±


    The old woman¡¯s eyes reflected contemplation.


    Although she was not a cultivator from Jiang Country, she was aware of such situations.


    Except for the Heavenly Sword Sect which had a Nascent Soul True Lord stationed, the other major powers were all at the Nascent Soul Level.


    For someone like Lu Ping¡¯an, in her view, he likely originated from a family.


    ¡°This young man doesn¡¯t seem cunning, he could indeed engage with the young miss.¡±


    The old woman quietly observed the conversation between Lu Ping¡¯an and Su Jiu¡¯er, not interrupting them.


    ¡­


    Time flew, and in the blink of an eye, four months passed.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng¡¯s life hadn¡¯t undergone much change, remaining plain and unembellished.


    However, because of practicing the Sun Moon Samsara Technique, it affected his ability to procreate, resulting in only two offspring in four months.


    ¡°Master¡­¡±


    One day, the voice of Mount Sumeru echoed in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    Informing him that the Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew in the Myriad Spirits Bottle had condensed.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng was pleasantly surprised.


    He had long awaited the effects of the Myriad Spirits Bottle and was eager.


    Lu Changsheng immediately went to the mountaintop and took the Myriad Spirits Bottle in his hands.


    The Myriad Spirits Bottle, now containing a drop of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew, showed no change.


    But looking inside with Divine Sense, one could see a drop of emerald-green, jade-like glistening liquid, precisely the Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew.


    ¡°I wonder if this drop of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew is enough to help Yun¡¯er achieve Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had already planned to use the first drop of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew for the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    On one hand, the Lu Family did plant many spiritual medicines, but none that were rare.


    And as for Mount Sumeru¡¯s words, after several decades, it estimated no significant change.


    The Auspicious Tree and the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom were still in the process of refinement, so he decided to first try on the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    If successful, the family would also have another Foundation Establishment Cultivator!


    ¡°Yun¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately called his wife Lu Miaoyun over to explain the matter of the Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew.


    This kind of treasure, although secretive, he would not hide from his wives now.

 Chapter 720: Lu Miaoyun Breaks Through Foundation Establishment, Tao Foundation Seed!

    ¡°Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew¡­ my husband, won¡¯t this be too wasteful?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun was amazed to hear that this spiritual liquid could make a spirit plant grow tens or even hundreds of years in just a few days.


    Wouldn¡¯t it allow the Golden Armor Bean Mother to bear beans overnight?


    ¡°No worries, let¡¯s nourish the Bean Mother first, we¡¯ll still have spiritual liquid later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng naturally hadn¡¯t forgotten his Golden Armor Bean Mother.


    Although the Golden Armor Bean Mother was considered as Dao Soldier, it barely qualified as a spirit plant.


    If the Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew could make the Golden Armor Bean Mother bear beans overnight, then just a few decades would be enough to fully realize his earlier Puppet Sea Technique, an industrial assembly line.


    The current puppet factory at home already had an assembly line, but it wasn¡¯t yet industrialized.


    Though it was possible to make puppets to work, the production and maintenance costs of puppets were still higher than human labor.


    Golden Armor Warriors were different. Not only was their control superior to puppets, but once produced, their maintenance costs were almost nonexistent.


    Without energy, they just needed to be buried in spiritual earth for ten days to half a month.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go. Maybe, Yun¡¯er, you will be the fifth Foundation Establishment Cultivator of our family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a laugh.


    Though the Dao Foundation establishment of the ¡°Heavenly Longevity Technique¡± was rather fragile.


    Not only could it not drift far from its lifespan spiritual plant, its combat power was at the bottom among its peers, only capable of fighting cultivators at the Energy Refining stage.


    But at least it was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, who could be revered as an ¡°ancestor¡± locally.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoyun pursed her lips, a hint of hope sparkling in her eyes.


    She was well aware of what the Dao Foundation establishment meant with the Heavenly Longevity Technique.


    But for her, this was already quite impressive!


    After all, in her early years, the concept of Foundation Establishment was unthinkable and out of reach.


    ¡°If you break through to Foundation Establishment, I¡¯ll grandly hold a Foundation Establishment Ceremony for my Yun¡¯er. Everyone who sees it will have to call her Lu Ancestor.¡± sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng pinched his wife¡¯s still tender and youthful cheek and chuckled.


    Though he felt such ceremonies weren¡¯t that significant.


    But considering that in the past decades, Lu Miaoyun had been handling mundane household matters for him silently as a wife, with little presence.


    Others knew about Bi Lake Mountain because of him, Lu Changsheng, as well as Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao.


    So, if Lu Miaoyun achieved Foundation Establishment, he thought it deserved a minor celebration to make his wife happy.


    Moreover, this event would also serve as public relations for his own reputation.


    Lu Ancestor, a man of sentimentality and loyalty, never forgets his humble wife!


    Last year¡¯s incident at White Tiger Mountain had somewhat affected the reputation of Bi Lake Mountain and Lu Changsheng, so this could serve as a way to restore it a bit.


    ¡°Husband~¡±


    Lu Miaoyun, catching on to her husband¡¯s teasing, coyly chided.


    But in her heart, she couldn¡¯t help but visualize herself holding the Foundation Establishment ceremony.


    If her grandmother knew she had reached Foundation Establishment, she would surely be overjoyed.


    Soon after, the couple arrived at Lingcui Cliff.


    ¡°Greetings to the Mountain Lord and the Madam.¡±


    ¡°Father, mother.¡±


    Immediately, cultivators and Lu family disciples paid their respects.


    ¡°Um.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded briefly and inquired about the situation of the cultivation of spiritual medicines.


    He seldom came to Lingcui Cliff.


    As the cultivated spiritual medicines here didn¡¯t have any years to them, there really wasn¡¯t much to be concerned about.


    After asking a few questions, he and Lu Miaoyun proceeded to the back cliff, in front of the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    Although this Luminous Treasure Tree had been planted for over a decade, it remained unchanged as if it had just been planted, without any growth or change.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, I am going to start now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Lu Miaoyun next to him.


    Then he took out the Myriad Spirits Bottle and dropped a bean-sized, radiant Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew, resembling jade, onto the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    ¡°Buzz¡ª¡±


    The Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew directly merged with the Luminous Treasure Tree, causing the blue-gold Luminous Treasure Tree to flow with a vibrant, green vitality.


    At the same time, a powerful qi surged out from the Luminous Treasure Tree, enveloping Lu Miaoyun completely.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, how does it feel?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his wife and asked if she felt anything.


    Now that the Luminous Treasure Tree was refined into her lifespan spiritual root, it was essentially a part of her body.


    Thus, she could clearly know the condition of the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    ¡°Husband, I feel the Luminous Treasure Tree is growing wildly, feeding me a continuous essence of plants and herbs, enhancing my cultivation level.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s spiritual mechanism surged around her, making her deep blue clothes flutter soundlessly without wind.


    After cultivating with the Heavenly Longevity Technique, normal sitting meditation and taking elixir medicines were ineffective.


    She could only rely on the constant growth of the Luminous Treasure Tree, her ¡®lifespan spiritual root,¡¯ to absorb the essence of nature and nourish herself.


    At this moment, as the Luminous Treasure Tree grew wildly, she suddenly felt a surge of spiritual mechanism and plant essence flooding into her body, rapidly enhancing her cultivation level.


    ¡°Good, continue with your cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing her words, letting Lu Miaoyun peacefully refine the origin of plants and herbs in her body.


    ¡°Whooosh¡ª¡±


    As time passed, countless amounts of nature¡¯s spiritual energy converged and flowed into Lu Miaoyun, causing her cultivation level to reach the peak of the Ninth Level Energy Refinement and gradually start accumulating, preparing for the Foundation Establishment.


    The Foundation Establishment of the Heavenly Longevity Technique was different from most cultivation techniques.


    After cultivating to a certain extent, there would be a transcendent sense, indicating the ability to breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.


    There were no stages or bottlenecks mentioned in the Foundation Establishment process.


    It was just like a normal breakthrough, naturally achieved!


    Seeing the rolling spiritual energy becoming more abundant around them, Lu Changsheng looked towards Bi Yun Peak and, connecting with Mount Sumeru through Divine Sense, called out, ¡°Sumeru, bring the Spiritual Eye Spring.¡±


    ¡°Check if Zi Xiao is in closed-door cultivation, ask her to come over.¡±

 Chapter 721: Lu Miaoyun Breaks Through Foundation Establishment, Tao Foundation Seed! (2)

    Lu Changsheng said so.


    He could tell from the current situation that Lu Miaoyun was likely to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    Given that, he naturally needed to make some preparations.


    Although the Heavenly Longevity Technique seldom encountered bottlenecks during Foundation Establishment and hardly failed,


    no one in the family had ever cultivated this technique before, so it was still better to play it safe.


    If Lu Miaoyun truly needed it, he had a Foundation Establishment Elixir on hand.


    ¡°Swish!¡±


    Above Bi Yun Peak, suddenly a golden beam of light shone onto Lingcui Cliff.


    The Spiritual Eye Spring within the Cave Heaven immediately appeared beside Lu Changsheng, its waters bubbling vigorously, brimming with dense and pure Spiritual Energy.


    He had previously chosen not to use this Spiritual Spring to create a Spirit Vein, exactly for situations like this.


    Soon thereafter, an escape light arrived from Bi Yun Peak¡ªit was Zi Xiao.


    ¡°Lord, is Miaoyun about to break through to Foundation Establishment?¡±


    She was aware of Lu Miaoyun¡¯s situation and, seeing this scene, immediately guessed what was happening.


    ¡°Yes, she¡¯s almost there.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and nodded, ¡°So I¡¯ll need your help, Zi Xiao, to set up a Formation to gather spirit and slightly conceal the activity.¡±


    ¡°Please, Sister Ling.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun opened her eyes and thanked Zi Xiao.


    ¡°Miaoyun is too polite.¡±


    Zi Xiao, in a blue dress, looking plump and dignified, elegantly smiled.


    Then, with a light lift of her palm, an Array Plate appeared, gently adjusted to make the formation flags on Lingcui Cliff flutter.


    Lingcui Cliff was already equipped with a Formation, linked to the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation, and she could easily operate it now.


    ¡°What¡¯s happening with the Great Formation?¡±


    ¡°It seems to be Lingcui Cliff.¡±


    As the Great Formation operated, people immediately noticed the situation at Lingcui Cliff.


    However, it was just a passing notice, nothing sensational,


    because, due to Zi Xiao being an Array Master, the Great Formation of Bi Lake Mountain had been modified several times, each test stirring up quite a ruckus, so everyone was used to it.


    After all, Bi Lake Mountain was now considered a major family, and no force would bother them.


    ¡­


    Two days later.


    Lingcui Cliff, the rear cliff.


    ¡°Lord, I think I can break through to Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun told Lu Changsheng, her face showing excitement. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Even after so many years at Bi Lake Mountain and knowing that today differed from the past, and that she would ultimately break through Foundation Establishment with the cultivation of the Heavenly Longevity Technique,


    she couldn¡¯t help but be emotionally stirred now that the day had arrived!


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, has the Luminous Treasure Tree fully assimilated the Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked gently.


    ¡°There¡¯s a little bit left.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun quietly felt it and spoke softly.


    ¡°If you feel ready, go ahead and break through, or if you want to be more certain, wait until the Luminous Treasure Tree has completely assimilated the Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said.


    During the conversation, he took out a Foundation Establishment Elixir from his storage ring and handed it to Lu Miaoyun.


    ¡°I also have a Foundation Establishment Elixir here, Yun¡¯er. You can take it if you need it during your breakthrough.¡±


    ¡°So, just proceed with your breakthrough with ease, and don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stepped forward, gently stroked his wife¡¯s hair, and spoke softly.


    While the Heavenly Longevity Technique didn¡¯t require a Foundation Establishment Elixir for breaking through,


    to prevent unforeseen circumstances, he still presented this elixir to Lu Miaoyun for peace of mind.


    After all, should any accidents occur, this elixir could protect her meridians and Dantian.


    ¡°Lord¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoyun hadn¡¯t expected her husband to have prepared a Foundation Establishment Elixir for her, her eyes reddened, touched deeply.


    ¡°Hehe, just break through with ease.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun nodded and then sat cross-legged next to the Luminous Treasure Tree to quietly prepare for her breakthrough.


    Only when her cultivation was fully ripe and nearly bursting, ready to break through naturally, did she begin her breakthrough.


    Then, as if remembering something, she opened her eyes and said to Lu Changsheng, ¡°Lord, shall we call over Zhenzhen and Sister Huanhuan?¡±


    ¡°The book says observing someone else break through Foundation Establishment is beneficial.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, Zhenzhen, Sister Huanhuan, and I cultivate the same technique.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said that.


    The three of them cultivated the same technique;observing this process might provide valuable insights and help for the other two women.


    ¡°That¡¯s very considerate of you, Yun¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, nodded, and agreed it made sense.


    Immediately, he transformed into an escape light and went to the Lu Family Mansion to call his wife Lu Miaohuan and Qu Zhenzhen.


    If Lu Miaoyun managed a smooth breakthrough, it could inspire the two women for their future.


    If something unexpected occurred, they could learn experience and avoid additional detours.


    In a short while, Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaohuan arrived at Lingcui Cliff.


    They were quite surprised to know that Lu Miaoyun was about to break through to Foundation Establishment.


    Because they knew the Heavenly Longevity Technique was slow in cultivation, fully reliant on Lifespan Spirit Plants,


    and the spirited environment of Bi Lake Mountain was only moderate, making the growth of Spirit Plants slow, so Lu Miaoyun might need another decade or even decades to break through.


    However, learning that Lu Changsheng was assisting, they were relieved.


    After all, over the years, Lu Changsheng had become almost omnipotent in their hearts.


    Just facilitating the early breakthrough of Lu Miaoyun to Foundation Establishment was nothing unexpected.


    ¡°Miaoyun sister, you can definitely do it!¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen cheered her on.


    ¡°Mmm.¡±


    Under their watchful gaze, Lu Miaoyun sat cross-legged beside the Luminous Treasure Tree and slowly circulated the Heavenly Longevity Technique to start her Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Humming¡­¡±


    Bright green energy flowed within Lu Miaoyun¡¯s body, emitting a fresh and rich vitality.


    This energy, stemming from the same source as the nearby Luminous Treasure Tree, caused the tree¡¯s cracked bark to gradually seep a blue-golden luster.


    Soon, the two energies gradually merged, integrating both individual and tree into one.

 Chapter 722: Lu Miaoyun Breaks Through Foundation Establishment, Tao Foundation Seed! (3)

    ¡°Hu hu hu¡ª¡±


    The spiritual energy of nature gradually surged towards Lu Miaoyun and the Luminous Treasure Tree, entering the bodies of the two.


    But compared to ordinary Foundation Establishment, the speed of this absorption of spiritual energy, the whirlpool of spiritual pressure, could only be considered average.


    Even with the presence of the Spiritual Eye Spring, there was no need to inhale the surrounding nature¡¯s spiritual energy.


    ¡°Using the Lifespan Spiritual Plant to endure the physical and magical barriers of the three trials of Foundation Establishment, eh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched Lu Miaoyun, his eyes slightly narrowed.


    He could see that the spiritual energy of nature was mainly being absorbed by the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    The Luminous Treasure Tree then channeled this spiritual energy, along with streams of verdant plant essence and the tree¡¯s origin source, into Lu Miaoyun, transforming it into pure mana.


    Like normal cultivators breaking through to Foundation Establishment, one needed to endure the high-intensity infusion of spiritual energy.


    Then, they had to refine this energy, continuously compressing it until the spiritual liquid metamorphosed into mana, elevating the Dao Platform.


    Yet the Heavenly Longevity Technique achieved these steps through the Lifespan Spiritual Plant.


    ¡°What about the third barrier, the Divine Sense barrier¡­¡±


    ¡°Could it be that because of the Lifespan Spiritual Plant, there¡¯s no need to rely on one¡¯s own emergence of Divine Sense to support the Dao Platform, so the presence or absence of Divine Sense doesn¡¯t matter.¡±


    ¡°Upon breaking through to Foundation Establishment, will there naturally be a transformation of the Mental Spirit, giving birth to Divine Sense?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered thoughtfully.


    He had roughly understood why the Heavenly Longevity Technique¡¯s breakthrough in Foundation Establishment had no bottlenecks, and came as naturally as a river flows to the sea.


    Because as long as one¡¯s cultivation level reached the requirement, all conditions could be entrusted to the Lifespan Spiritual Plant, with no need to do anything oneself.


    Whereas normal cultivators breaking through Foundation Establishment not only had to withstand the infusion of spiritual energy and stabilize their own condition but also had to wholeheartedly refine nature¡¯s spiritual energy.


    Then, the Mental Spirit would transform, Divine Sense would be born, linking to the Elixir Lake through the Divine Sense, and lifting the Dao Platform.


    Any slight mistake in these steps could lead to the failure of Foundation Establishment.


    The biggest problem for cultivators with a Lower Grade Spiritual Root trying to break through to Foundation Establishment was the absorption and transformation of nature¡¯s spiritual energy.


    Because the conversion was so poor, the process not only became more difficult but also allowed for no margin of error.


    They even had to rely on the Foundation Establishment Elixir and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects to meet the requirement.


    ¡°This Heavenly Longevity Technique is truly profound.¡±


    Lu Changsheng inwardly marveled at the mystery of this cultivation technique.


    This kind of technique, although its grade was unknown, was at least of Orthodox Level.


    ¡­


    Like this, the blink of an eye, and half a month had passed.


    Lu Miaoyun gradually entered the final stage of her breakthrough.


    The spiritual energy of Lingcui Cliff also became more turbulent, wildly rushing into the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    However, due to the presence of the Spiritual Eye Spring, though it caused some commotion, it did not form a fearsome vortex of spiritual energy in the sky as most breakthroughs to Foundation Establishment did, which would swallow the spiritual energy of the surroundings.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng let Ling Zixiao go back to rest, and Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaohuan also went back to rest. He would call them for the final stage.


    After all, waiting for Foundation Establishment could be truly dull and tedious.


    Especially with Lu Miaoyun¡¯s situation, one might as well say there was not the slightest ripple.


    As long as she didn¡¯t interrupt herself or cause any mischief, success was certain.


    Nevertheless, as her husband, unless something major pressed, he would still stay here quietly accompanying her.


    Another half month passed.


    The fluctuation of spiritual energy on Lingcui Cliff gradually returned to calm.


    Above, a layer of hazy clouds and rainbows appeared, as if congratulating the success of Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°It¡¯s done!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Miaoyun, his face showing a faint smile.


    He knew that she had broken through to Foundation Establishment, elevated the Dao Platform, and was now undergoing baptism, shedding the mortal coil.


    ¡°Eh, Sister Miaoyun seems even younger.¡±


    Beside them, Qu Zhenzhen watched the transforming Lu Miaoyun.


    She was the first to perceive that Lu Miaoyun seemed much younger.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and chuckled.


    He thought to himself that, forever youthful, remaining as if only twenty years old, perhaps it put some pressure on his wife.


    After all, relatively speaking, women care more about this aspect.


    Although Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and others had taken Preserving Appearance Elixirs and beauty enhancing pills in their earlier years,


    Those kinds of elixirs didn¡¯t grant eternal youth but only slowed down aging.


    Lu Miaoyun now appeared to be in her mid-twenties, very young, but she probably preferred to be even younger.


    Therefore, taking advantage of the characteristics of the Heavenly Longevity Technique, her appearance returned to the age of seventeen or eighteen when she married Lu Changsheng.


    This change made both Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaohuan quite envious.


    After all, Lu Miaoyun had been young and beautiful for many years due to the Heavenly Longevity Technique.


    Now she directly reverted to the looks of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old, and with an increasingly fresh and unsullied aura about her, like a lotus flower emerging from the water, of course they envied her immensely.


    ¡°Husband!¡±


    Moments later, Lu Miaoyun opened her eyes.


    Perhaps because she had just broken through, her eyes shimmered with a hint of blue-gold luster.


    But this did not stop her from looking at Lu Changsheng with tender and sweet affection in her gaze.


    ¡°Congratulations to my wife, Yun¡¯er, for breaking through to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, his face full of smiles, bowed to his wife in congratulation.


    Although Lu Miaoyun seemed much younger in appearance, like seventeen or eighteen years old,


    Her whole being exuded the dignified beauty only mature women possess.


    ¡°Congratulations to Sister Miaoyun for breaking through Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen congratulated Lu Miaoyun.


    Then, quite naturally, she linked arms with Lu Miaoyun and asked, ¡°Sister Miaoyun, how did you suddenly become so young?¡±


    ¡°Eh, Sister Miaoyun, your skin seems to have improved a lot, and there¡¯s a pleasant scent too.¡± S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She had a very good relationship with Lu Miaoyun, and they often played and joked around with Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Miaoyun, congratulations on your Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Dressed in a black, elegant palace gown, with a tall and graceful figure, Lu Miaohuan congratulated Lu Miaoyun as well.


    In her beautiful eyes, there was also a tinge of admiration, her heart growing more eager and expectant to refine the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    More than two years had passed, and soon Qu Zhenzhen would probably refine the Auspicious Tree into her Lifespan Spiritual Plant, starting to cultivate the Heavenly Longevity Technique.

 Chapter 723: Lu Miaoyun Breaks Through Foundation Establishment, Tao Foundation Seed! (4)

    But she hadn¡¯t yet completed the baptism with the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom or established a connection.


    ¡°I just had a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, and I somehow knew the Cultivation Technique could bring me back to my youth, preserving my youthfulness, so I thought about becoming younger,¡± Lu Miaoyun said somewhat sheepishly.


    After all, she was already fifty years old, yet she passed herself off as a young girl.


    But she indeed had her ulterior motives.


    She didn¡¯t want to appear older than her husband, Lu Changsheng.


    So she decided to fix her appearance at eighteen, the age when she first met Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°So, does that mean when I achieve Foundation Establishment breakthrough in the future, I can do the same?¡± Qu Zhenzhen spoke up.


    Though she wasn¡¯t particularly concerned about her current look,


    seeing Lu Miaoyun¡¯s situation sparked an interest in her.


    ¡°Of course, you can,¡± Lu Miaoyun said with a smile.


    After a brief chat, Lu Changsheng turned to his wife and asked, ¡°Yun¡¯er, did you notice any changes after your Foundation Establishment breakthrough?¡±


    He was sure his wife had successfully achieved Foundation Establishment.


    But he felt that the way she raised her Dao Platform and shed her mortal shell was different from other cultivators.


    So he wanted to know what the difference was between a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment using the Heavenly Longevity Technique and a normal Foundation Establishment breakthrough.


    ¡°Husband, when I had my Foundation Establishment breakthrough, it wasn¡¯t as you mentioned, rising the Dao Platform within the Elixir Lake and shedding my mortal shell, but rather a Tao Foundation Seed congealed in the Elixir Lake,¡± Lu Miaoyun voice explained.


    ¡°A Tao Foundation Seed? Let me see,¡± Lu Changsheng, raising his eyebrows in surprise, said.


    He immediately took Lu Miaoyun¡¯s wrist and checked her condition with his Divine Sense.


    The first thing Lu Changsheng felt was that Lu Miaoyun¡¯s body didn¡¯t resemble that of a typical Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    A normal Foundation Establishment Cultivator, even one with an ordinary Dao Foundation who hadn¡¯t practiced Body Refinement, would still have a physique not far behind a usual martial artist or a Body Refining Cultivator after undergoing the baptism and shedding the mortal shell.


    But Lu Miaoyun¡¯s physical body was still very fragile, akin to that of an Energy Refining Cultivator.


    However, her mana, flesh, and bones carried a rich life essence.


    ¡°Is this why the Heavenly Longevity Technique grants much longer life spans than other cultivators at the same level? Discarding all offensive and defensive means, everything is for the sake of longevity,¡± Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.


    Although he had known about the general effects of the Heavenly Longevity Technique, he hadn¡¯t fully understood it.


    But now, through Lu Miaoyun¡¯s Foundation Establishment breakthrough, he gained a deep understanding of the cultivation technique¡¯s description about discarding combat capabilities.


    Whether it was mana or the physical body, everything was geared towards living longer.


    It seemed that this was also why Lu Miaoyun, after her breakthrough, had the effect of returning to her youth, preserving her youthfulness permanently.


    His Divine Sense continued the investigation, focusing on Lu Miaoyun¡¯s Qi Ocean Core.


    Inside the Elixir Lake, there was a thumb-sized seed, semi-liquid and semi-solid, wrapped in a greenish-blue golden hue. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This seed was exuding a rich stream of life essence, circulating through Lu Miaoyun¡¯s mana, limbs, and organs.


    Constantly nourishing her flesh, muscles, bones, and internal organs.


    ¡°This is the Tao Foundation Seed of the Heavenly Longevity Technique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng examined the seed.


    From it, he sensed an aura of the Luminous Treasure Tree, as if this were a seed from the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    However, he could tell that this was not a real plant seed.


    It was something between a seed and a Dao Foundation.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er has the Luminous Treasure Tree as her Life-bound Spiritual Root, so the Tao Foundation Seed she congealed is of the same root and origin as the Luminous Treasure Tree,¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, though he saw no issue.


    He just found the situation to be quite rare.


    ¡°With the Tao Foundation being a seed during Foundation Establishment, what will the True Elixir be like after Core Formation?¡± Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    He then asked Lu Miaoyun what effects and sensations this Tao Foundation Seed brought.


    ¡°This seed has an ability called the ¡®Luminous Eye.''¡±


    ¡°It allows me to see through illusions, Illusion Techniques, and various concealing methods,¡± Lu Miaoyun explained.

 Chapter 724: Luminous Eye, Testing the Sword in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm

    ¡°Luminous Eye can penetrate illusions, illusion techniques, and all sorts of skillful means of concealment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow upon hearing Lu Miaoyun¡¯s words.


    As far as he knew, the Bedrock Shatter Dao Foundation, the With Flaw Dao Foundation, aside from the traits of the cultivation technique, basically had no substantial abilities or effects.


    Only those with the Without Flaw Dao Foundation and above would possess characteristic abilities.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that the Dao Foundation Seed formed by Lu Miaoyun through her cultivation of the Heavenly Longevity Technique would have such an effect. It was indeed a surprise.


    However, this Dao Foundation effect seemed more like an ability of a technique.


    An ability obtained from the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    After all, the effect of the Luminous Treasure Tree was to condense Luminous Sweet Dew.


    The sweet dew could be used to wipe the eyes, making them clear and bright, enhancing the divine skills related to the spiritual eyes. It wasn¡¯t unreasonable to gain such an ability.


    ¡°Could it be that using the Luminous Sweet Dew to wipe the eyes over a long time and reaching the limit could grant such a Luminous Eye ability?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart paused, and he made a guess.


    He had once tried wiping his eyes with the Luminous Sweet Dew.


    But since the sweet dew was quickened by Lu Miaoyun and was too scarce, he felt nothing at all;it wasn¡¯t even as good as dual cultivating with Lu Miaoyun.


    Through dual cultivation with Lu Miaoyun over the years, he did feel that his vision had become much clearer.


    ¡°It¡¯s quite good. In the future, when our children gain treasures from their experiences outside, we can ask Yun¡¯er to appraise them.¡±


    ¡°Or, if any spies want to infiltrate our family, Yun¡¯er can see through their disguises with just a glance.¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed and said, not taking it too seriously.


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s ability would be very suitable for exploring ancient ruins and cave mansions.


    However, he wouldn¡¯t let his wife do such things.


    Moreover, because of the characteristics of the Heavenly Longevity Technique, Lu Miaoyun couldn¡¯t stay too far away from spirit plants, unable to leave the vicinity of Bi Lake Mountain.


    Otherwise, even if not venturing to explore relics or secret realms, with the Luminous Eye, she could become an artifact appraiser, skilled at finding bargains.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that powerful.¡±


    ¡°But I do feel that I have a bit more affinity and insight towards grasses and spirit plants.¡±


    ¡°I estimate that with some more time, I could master techniques like the Spring Wind Turns to Rain Technique, Earth Spirit Moistening Jade Technique, and Myriad Woods Condensation Technique to become a second-order spiritual planter.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said with pursed lips and continued to share her joy.


    Aside from the knowledge and differentiation of spirit plants, a spiritual plant master mainly needs to master the relevant techniques.


    Skills like the Spring Wind Turns to Rain Technique, Earth Spirit Moistening Jade Technique, and Myriad Woods Condensation Technique belong to the advanced skills of a spiritual plant master.


    ¡°You are indeed my dear Miaoyun, truly wonderful.¡±


    Lu Changsheng wrapped his arms around his petite wife and praised her aloud.


    Since family affairs had gradually been handed over to the children and they cultivated the Heavenly Longevity Technique, Lu Miaoyun and others also spent their time practicing the Hundred Arts of Cultivation.


    After all, there had to be something to do to pass the time when one was idle.


    Areas like Formation, Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and Talisman Making required high innate talent and were expensive to practice.


    So on ordinary days, she studied the spirit plants, Spirit Cooking, Wine Brewing, Healing, and Music Mastery with Qu Zhenzhen.


    Because of the cultivation technique traits of the Heavenly Longevity Technique, they had very poor effects in offensive skills.


    Even simple skills like Fire Control, Insect Killing Technique, and Decomposition Technique were much weaker than other cultivators of the same level.


    But they showed a quite good effect in Healing Technique, Quickening Technique, and Spring Wind Technique, making them very suitable for roles such as spiritual planters and healers.


    ¡°It¡¯s not me, it¡¯s all thanks to you, my husband!¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said sweetly, looping her arm through Lu Changsheng¡¯s. She was very happy about her recent breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, with her smile radiating joy.


    ¡°Ha ha, let¡¯s go home and celebrate Yun¡¯er¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently ran his fingers through her hair, ready to take his three wives back to the Lu Family Mansion for a grand celebration.


    ¡°Husband, wait.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun spoke, going to the Luminous Treasure Tree, squatting down, and gently lifting her hand.


    A pool of azure sweet dew, shimmering with a hint of golden luster, slowly seeped out from the roots of the Luminous Treasure Tree.


    It was the Luminous Sweet Dew condensed by the Luminous Treasure Tree!


    ¡°Husband, this is the Luminous Sweet Dew condensed by the Luminous Treasure Tree. If it is used regularly to wipe and cleanse the eyes, it should be possible to form an ability similar to the Luminous Eye.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun enveloped the crystal-clear sweet dew with her mana and said to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°I almost forgot about this.¡±


    Lu Changsheng eyed the sweet dew before him.


    The Luminous Treasure Tree at its root could condense a portion of Luminous Sweet Dew every thirty years.


    But his attention was all on Lu Miaoyun¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment recently, and he had forgotten about this Luminous Sweet Dew.


    This made him think the combination of the Myriad Spirits Bottle and the Heavenly Longevity Technique was quite effective.


    Not only did it steadily improve his wife¡¯s cultivation level, but it didn¡¯t let the growth and harvest of spirit plants fall behind either.


    He took out a porcelain bottle from his Storage Ring, stored the sweet dew, and passed it to Lu Miaoyun, ¡°Yun¡¯er, you can give this sweet dew to Zixiao later.¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s an Array Master and cultivates the Spiritual Eye Pupil Skill;this dew will be of great help to her.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thus instructed, letting Lu Miaoyun give the gift on his behalf to thank Ling Zixiao.


    He hoped the two would become as close as possible.


    ¡°Okay~¡±


    Lu Miaoyun agreed with a nod. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The trio returned to the Lu Family Mansion at Bi Yun Peak.


    ¡°Hey, you¡¯re Sister Yun?¡±


    ¡°Madam, why have you suddenly become so young?¡±


    The concubines and children in the large courtyard were taken aback upon seeing Lu Miaoyun.


    ¡°Hehe, I have good news to announce, Yun¡¯er has broken through to Foundation Establishment today.¡±


    These concubines and children were all surprised, and they congratulated her.

 Chapter 725: Luminous Eye, Testing Swords in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm (2)

    His words and eyes conveyed respect and admiration.


    Not only for Lu Miaoyun, his official wife!


    But also for a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, the Foundation Establishment Ancestor!


    Then, Lu Changsheng called his son, Lu Yun, and instructed him to prepare for the Foundation Establishment ceremony.


    ¡°Ah, mother, you¡¯ve broken through to Foundation Establishment!?¡±


    Lu Yun looked at Lu Miaoyun, who appeared to be only seventeen or eighteen, and was utterly baffled.


    He had never imagined that in such a short time apart, his mother would break through to Foundation Establishment, leaving him baffled and feeling as if he were dreaming.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it quite normal for your mother to break through to Foundation Establishment?¡±


    ¡°If you diligently cultivate on ordinary days, you might break through to Foundation Establishment in the future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to his son.


    With so many children in the family, he couldn¡¯t possibly attend to all of them personally.


    But if the children were motivated enough, with the family¡¯s resources, they could cultivate to the ninth level peak of Energy Refinement.


    As a father, he would always be prepared with Foundation Establishment Elixirs and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects for them to attempt Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°How is that normal¡­¡±


    Lu Yun really wanted to say this.


    But still, he obediently responded respectfully, ¡°Your son will certainly try his best.¡±


    Then, he turned to his mother, Lu Miaoyun, and congratulated her, ¡°Your son congratulates mother on her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, her mana achieving great success, her Immortal Path flourishing, and the future prospects of reaching Core Formation!¡±


    ¡°Where did you learn such exaggerated flattery? The path of cultivation should be grounded and modest, don¡¯t look beyond what is feasible.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun chided her son with a glance.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er isn¡¯t wrong, with today¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, Core Formation is just a matter of time,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    ¡°Husband~¡±


    Thinking of the Heavenly Longevity Technique and the Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew, Lu Miaoyun felt that indeed, Core Formation was likely, and looked at Lu Changsheng with soft, tender eyes.


    ¡°???¡±


    Lu Yun, witnessing this exchange, felt somewhat redundant, completely unsure of how to engage in his parents¡¯ conversation.


    ¡°Husband, perhaps we don¡¯t need a big ceremony, just a small family celebration would suffice.¡± S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Miaoyun suggested, her arm linked with Lu Changsheng¡¯s.


    She was not fond of large gatherings, feeling that a celebration with just the Bi Lake Mountain and Qingzhu Mountain families would suffice.


    ¡°It still needs to be done, though not too elaborately.¡±


    ¡°Just around Bi Lake Mountain, invite those who do business with us.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered slightly, then said to his son, Lu Yun.


    ¡°Father, when should we set the date?¡±


    Lu Yun immediately asked.


    ¡°Just handle those arrangements yourself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand dismissively, feeling it was a trivial matter.


    ¡°Let¡¯s set it for two months from now;keep it simple and just a bit lively.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun, worried her son might misjudge, instructed.


    After they had discussed everything, later that evening, Lu Changsheng hosted a family banquet to celebrate.


    The other concubines, upon hearing the news, looked at Lu Miaoyun with eyes full of respect and envy.


    Especially those who were daughters of families pledged to Lu Changsheng later on.


    Their talents were quite decent, possessing Middle Grade Spiritual Roots.


    If they cultivated diligently, and even if childbearing delayed them by three to five, or even ten years.


    They still hoped to cultivate to the ninth level peak of Energy Refinement and attempt Foundation Establishment by the age of sixty.


    But in their circumstances, without the resources, they dared not attempt Foundation Establishment.


    To do so would be akin to seeking death!


    Now, seeing Lu Miaoyun¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, they naturally guessed that Lu Changsheng had supported her with resources.


    They felt envious, hoping one day to receive Lu Changsheng¡¯s favor and support for Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°I wonder if I could give birth to a Qilin child.¡±


    One concubine looked at her protruding belly, hoping it would perform well and produce a Qilin child, thereby gaining Lu Changsheng¡¯s favor.


    Having been at Bi Lake Mountain for many years, they had come to understand.


    Without extraordinary capabilities, gaining Lu Changsheng¡¯s favor would only come from the value of their children.


    Like a concubine named Shao Yuyao, originally bought by Lu Changsheng as a maid,


    but because she gave birth to a son with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, Lu Qingxuan, her conditions were far superior to many others.


    Another concubine, Xia Zhiyue, who had given birth to four children all with Middle Grade Spiritual Roots, had even more enviable conditions.


    ¡­


    Deep into the night,


    At Bi Yun Peak, in an ancient-style room.


    Afterward!


    Afterward!


    Afterward!


    ¡°Hmm, husband¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoyun, who had just broken through to Foundation Establishment, was now limp as mud, her face fresh and ethereal, flushed with a lazy post-activity glow, her delicate brows and eyes exuding a charming allure.


    Though she had broken through to Foundation Establishment and the Heavenly Longevity Technique endowed her with stamina and recovery beyond ordinary, she was still no match for Lu Changsheng¡¯s vigor.


    After all, Lu Changsheng¡¯s stamina was simply astounding.


    All these years, their intimate moments were usually spent with Qu Zhenzhen, or Little Qing, Xia Zhiyue, Shao Yuyao, among others.


    It had been rare for them to have such alone time.


    Today celebrating her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, they revisited their wedding night together.

 Chapter 726: Luminous Eye, Testing Swords in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm (3)

    ¡°Hehe, so¡­ are you comfortable, Yun¡¯er?¡±


    Lu Changsheng noticed his wife was genuinely tired and that continuing any further would likely cause her to faint, so he carried her back to their bed.


    He thought to himself that probably only a Nascent Soul Female Cultivator, no, a High Rank Body Cultivator could solely withstand his punishment.


    ¡­


    Even after decades of marriage, uttering such embarrassing words was still somewhat hard for Lu Miaoyun.


    But she knew her husband often liked to tease them this way, and with eyes closed, she whispered softly, ¡°Comfortable¡­¡±


    ¡°Husband, why don¡¯t you go find Sister Huanhuan and the others¡­¡±


    After gently being placed on the bed, Lu Miaoyun¡¯s jade body glistened with sweat, her skin sleek and shining with luster, and she spoke in a soft voice.


    ¡°No need, tonight I will stay with Yun¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Changsheng cast a Cleansing Technique to clean the room and peacefully embraced his wife to sleep, experiencing the effects of the Tender Embrace Technique.


    Because Dual Cultivation with Lu Miaoyun could yield a slight clarity of vision, he also intended to have Lu Miaoyun practice the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    However, he found that the Heavenly Longevity Technique was exclusive.


    That is, once one practices this technique, it is difficult to cultivate others, even auxiliary techniques.


    But relying on his implementation of the Tender Embrace Technique, he could feel that Dual Cultivation with Lu Miaoyun brought them increased benefits.


    Yet this increase was still minuscule, and it would probably only show significant effects after many years.


    Regarding this, Lu Changsheng did not pay too much attention.


    After all, the benefits of Dual Cultivation were already an unexpected pleasure for him.


    He didn¡¯t expect to gain any advantages or abilities from it.


    ¡­


    Several days later.


    News that Matriarch Lu Miaoyun of the Lu Family at Bihu Mountain had broken through to Foundation Establishment gradually spread.


    Regarding this news, there wasn¡¯t much of a stir.


    After all, compared to last year¡¯s events where Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge suppressed the Great Cultivator of Golden Dragon Ridge, and the Ancestor of Jin Family personally went to Bihu Mountain to apologize and brought a Core Formation Spiritual Object, even stating that Lu Changsheng was capable of reaching Core Formation and so on.


    The breakthrough to Foundation Establishment was really nothing for Bihu Mountain.


    It did, however, make many Family Forces take notice of Matriarch Lu Miaoyun.


    Nevertheless, this news was a huge shock to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Like a huge stone thrown into a calm lake.


    The new generation of Qingzhu Mountain Disciples might not understand.


    But Lu Yuanding, Lu Miaochang, Lu Miao Feng, Lu Muping, and other cultivators bearing the Lu and Miao root words certainly knew of Lu Miaoyun¡¯s circumstances.


    Seventh Grade Spiritual Root!


    In terms of cultivation, she could only be considered mediocre and didn¡¯t stand out.


    But now, Lu Miaoyun had actually managed to break through to Foundation Establishment!


    ¡°Miaoyun breaking through to Foundation Establishment¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this news, Lu Yuanding, Lu Miaochang, Lu Miao Feng, Lu Muping, and others were simply at a loss for words. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It was as if they were dreaming.


    After a long while, when their emotions settled, they became even more amazed by Lu Changsheng¡¯s methods and foundations.


    When Lu Changsheng helped Lu Miaoge break through, she was at least a predestined Foundation Establishment candidate.


    However, Lu Miaoyun was considered someone with no hope of Foundation Establishment at all.


    Yet now, she had achieved it and become a high and mighty Foundation Establishment Ancestor!


    ¡°Yun¡¯er has broken through to Foundation Establishment, Xiao Yu, is this true? Don¡¯t deceive your great-grandmother, okay?¡±


    The Fourth Elder looked at her great-granddaughter with disbelief.


    She knew very well her granddaughter¡¯s circumstances.


    Although previously, Lu Miaoyun said that because of a cultivation technique, she couldn¡¯t leave Bihu Mountain.


    But this sudden breakthrough to Foundation Establishment still felt too unreal to her, simply impossible.


    ¡°Great-grandmother, of course it¡¯s true. Why would I deceive you?¡±


    Lu Yu said with a bitter smile.


    However, when she first heard the news and saw her mother, she was immensely surprised as well.


    ¡°Mother can¡¯t come in person to fetch you, so she asked me to take you to Bihu Mountain for a stay. Then you¡¯ll know.¡±


    Lu Yu held her great-grandmother¡¯s arm and cheerfully said.


    ¡°Alright, alright, great-grandmother will go with you.¡±


    The Fourth Elder nodded repeatedly and also felt that it wouldn¡¯t be a joke to deceive her. She got up, preparing to go to Bihu Mountain.


    Despite often visiting Bihu Mountain in the past, she only went back occasionally due to her old age.


    Subsequently, Lu Yuanding, along with the current Family Head of Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Munian, Lu Yu, and the Fourth Elder set off towards Bihu Mountain.


    After all, there was still much time before the ceremony day.


    They were going ahead to visit and to congratulate.


    ¡­


    Hundred Birds Lake.


    The Bai Family also received news of Lu Miaoyun¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment at Bihu Mountain immediately.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, join me in congratulating them at Bihu Mountain!¡±


    Upon receiving the news, Bai Family Ancestor Bai Yunyang immediately took two family seeds and headed to Bihu Mountain to offer congratulations.


    These years, with the cooperation between Red Leaf Valley Market and Bihu Mountain, Hundred Birds Lake had seen steady growth.


    Not only did the family have several Foundation Establishment candidates, but they also had enough resources to plan for Foundation Establishment Elixirs and nurture new Foundation Establishment Cultivators.


    But Foundation Establishment Elixirs were incredibly hard to come by!


    Now hearing this news, they immediately speculated that Lu Changsheng might have a Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    Thus, they hoped through the relationship between the two families, they might be able to purchase a Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    After all, among the previous four big families, the Yu Family had been replaced by Lu Changsheng, Centipede Ridge had changed its surname to Xu.


    Qingzhu Mountain also had two Foundation Establishment Cultivators in charge.


    Counting Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaoyun, there were four Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators.


    And yet his Bai Family still relied on just him alone.


    Family Patriarchs like him, with only one Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the family, were often stuck in familial affairs, practically imprisoned.


    Unable to go out in search of opportunities, with limited cultivation resources, it was extremely hard to make any advancement in Cultivation Level and almost impossible to break through the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment in this lifetime.

 Chapter 727: Luminous Eye, Testing Swords in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm (4)

    And moreover, the family was unable to expand outward;once the Foundation Establishment Ancestor met with an accident, the family would plummet immensely.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Grandmother, father-in-law.¡±


    Upon knowing that the Fourth Elder and Lu Yuanding had arrived, Lu Changsheng immediately brought his son, Lu Yun, and his wife, Lu Miaoyun, together with Lu Miaohuan to greet them.


    He also asked Mount Sumeru to notify Lu Miaoge.


    In these days, Lu Miaoge had been in closed-door cultivation in the cave mansion, preparing for the breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer, so she seldom appeared.


    ¡°Great-grandmother, grandfather.¡±


    ¡°Grandmother, uncle.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun was very happy to see her grandmother quietly.


    After all, because of the Heavenly Longevity Technique, she couldn¡¯t actively go to Qingzhu Mountain.


    And the old people were getting on in age and were not too willing to travel back and forth.


    ¡°Hm? You are¡­ Yun¡¯er?¡±


    The Fourth Elder looked at Lu Miaoyun in front of her, slightly stunned.


    Had it not been for the other party addressing her, she would have hardly dared to recognize her.


    She even suspected whether Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun had another daughter.


    ¡°Grandmother, it¡¯s me, Yun¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun, finding it both amusing and sad, couldn¡¯t believe her grandmother hardly recognized her upon seeing her.


    But considering her changed appearance, it was normal for the Fourth Elder to hesitate to recognize her at first.


    ¡°Very good, just like when you were little.¡±


    The Fourth Elder scrutinized her granddaughter¡¯s appearance, gently stroked her face with a hand and nodded with a smile, so pleased she was grinning from ear to ear.


    It was quite a while later when she, in an aged voice, said, ¡°Yun¡¯er, I heard from Xiaoyu that you had reached Foundation Establishment, is that true?¡±


    Even now, she still found it hard to believe the news about her granddaughter¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Grandmother, it¡¯s indeed true.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said with a face full of smiles, revealing the aura of her Foundation Establishment Spiritual Pressure.


    Although the Foundation Establishment attained through the Heavenly Longevity Technique was somewhat frail.


    But this cultivation base aura was nonetheless genuine.


    ¡°Very good, very good. I never thought I¡¯d live to see my Yun¡¯er become a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.¡±


    Her face was filled with satisfaction, her eyes slightly teary.


    For her, her granddaughter¡¯s breakthrough to becoming a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator was an enormous pride!


    She kept chatting with Lu Miaoyun for a while, then turned to Lu Changsheng, held his hand, and spoke, ¡°Changsheng, thank you for your efforts.¡±


    The Fourth Elder knew that her granddaughter¡¯s breakthrough was definitely aided by Lu Changsheng.


    Otherwise, considering her granddaughter¡¯s situation, how could she have broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Grandmother, there¡¯s no trouble at all. I¡¯m even raising a big koi dragon, waiting for you to visit.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    But looking at the Fourth Elder¡¯s aged appearance and the signs of twilight, a melancholic sadness surged in his heart.


    Although the elder had taken First Grade and Second Grade Lifespan Extension Pills,


    Her life was drawing to a close.


    After all, Energy Refining Cultivators theoretically could live up to a hundred and twenty years, but few indeed lived to such an age.


    The Fourth Elder had been a Talisman Master in her early years, spending long years crafting Talismans, which consumed a great deal of her mental spirit.


    Now aged over a hundred and ten, she probably had about ten years left.


    ¡°Very good, very good, Changsheng, you are very thoughtful.¡±


    The Fourth Elder showed a gratified smile on her face, then looked at her great-grandsons and said, ¡°Yun¡¯er, Xiaoyu, you also need to work hard, aiming to reach Foundation Establishment in the future.¡±


    ¡°Yes, great-grandmother.¡±


    The siblings exchanged glances and then nodded in agreement.


    ¡°Father-in-law, Sister Miaoge is currently in closed-door cultivation for her breakthrough, and I have already sent her a message.¡±


    At this time, Lu Changsheng explained to Lu Yuanding.


    This father-in-law was also now more than eighty years old.


    His hair was silver, and his face showed the marks of age, lacking the scholarly youthfulness of his earlier years.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, cultivation is more important.¡±


    Lu Yuanding waved his hand and declared.


    Looking at Lu Yun and Lu Rain, he couldn¡¯t help but think of his own grandchildren, Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu, showing a hint of longing and envy in his eyes.


    Although they were all one family, he naturally felt closer to his daughter¡¯s children.


    Especially since he had raised Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu practically single-handedly.


    ¡°Grandmother, father-in-law, you must be tired from the journey;let¡¯s go inside first.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng led the two towards the Lu Family Mansion, then said to his son Lu Yun, ¡°Yun¡¯er, when you have time, make sure to interact more with Mu Nian.¡±


    He naturally knew why Qing Zhu brought Lu Munian along.


    It was in the hope that the two families would interact more often, growing closer.


    ¡°Yes, Father.¡±


    ¡°Uncle, take care.¡±


    The two nodded in response.


    ¡­


    Yue Country, Jinyang Sect.


    ¡°Are you going to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm?¡±


    Tianyuan True Immortal looked at Lu Qingshan with some surprise. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Although the Purple Shadow Secret Realm was in Jiang Country, because the two countries were neighbors, even cultivators from Yue Country would make their way there.


    ¡°Mm, four years later, I need to head to the Qingming Secret Realm.¡±


    ¡°Currently, the Purple Shadow Secret Realm is about to open. I intend to use this opportunity to go there to test my sword skills and temper myself.¡±


    ¡°And I promised Little Zhu that after my breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, I would take her home for a visit.¡±


    ¡°But with the matter of the Qingming Secret Realm, after my breakthrough, I definitely won¡¯t have time to take Little Zhu home.¡±


    ¡°So I thought that this trip to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm could also include taking Little Zhu home for a visit.¡±


    Lu Qingshan, with his handsome face and bright eyes, and showing a white, toothy smile, stood tall as he spoke.


    ¡°In that case, I will take you and Qing Zhu there later.¡±


    Tianyuan True Immortal pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

 Chapter 728: Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu Return Home!

    In the blink of an eye, two months had passed.


    Today was the Foundation Establishment Ceremony of Matriarch Lu Miaoyun of the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family.


    Although they decided to keep everything simple, without too much pomp,


    still, it was his mother¡¯s Foundation Establishment Ceremony, so Lu Yun had spared no effort in making it a lively event.


    Biyun Villa¡¯s grand hall.


    Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoyun, and the Fourth Elder sat in the primary seats.


    ¡°Congratulations to Mother, to the Lady for breaking through to Foundation Establishment, fortune as vast as the Eastern Sea, longevity like that of Southern Mountain!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, Lady! The Patriarch¡¯s Lady!¡±


    ¡°Wishing the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family climbs to new heights!¡±


    One after another, Lu Family Disciples and guests presented gifts to Lu Miaoyun, expressing their congratulations in a joyful and festive manner.


    Many other Family Forces and guests, through this Foundation Establishment Ceremony, became aware of Lu Miaoyun¡¯s situation.


    They learned that in her earlier years, she was merely an ordinary legitimate daughter of the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain, with mediocre Spiritual Root Talent.


    Now, seeing her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, they immediately realized she had been supported by Lu Changsheng.


    This had caused the reputation of Lu Ancestor, known for his deep loyalty and affection, yet indulgent in old affections, to evoke the admiration of many.


    After all, such an opportunity for Foundation Establishment was rarely bestowed upon someone with previously ordinary talents instead of the genius children of the Family, the Foundation Establishment seeds.


    This incident led many Family Forces to speculate that Lu Changsheng must possess multiple Foundation Establishment Pills, which was why he was so generous.


    Many came offering gifts with indirect inquiries, indicating that if Lu Changsheng had more Foundation Establishment Pills, they would be willing to purchase them at a high price.


    After all, although there was hope to buy Foundation Establishment Pills in the Three Great Immortal Cities, it was not so easy.


    They would have to wait until the pills entered the market.


    But with long distances to travel, most Families dared not carry huge sums of money to the Immortal Cities to bid on Foundation Establishment Pills.


    So if Lu Changsheng had Foundation Establishment Pills, even at a premium price, they were interested.


    Faced with this situation, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel both amused and bemused.


    It had never occurred to him that people would think Lu Miaoyun could only break through with a Foundation Establishment Pill.


    However, this was normal.


    He then tacitly confirmed the matter, claiming that years ago, he had gone to Azure Phoenix Immortal City and acquired that single Foundation Establishment Pill, without any others.


    ¡­


    After the ceremony was over.


    Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡°Venture into the Purple Shadow Secret Realm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng frowned upon hearing his son Lu Quanzhen¡¯s words.


    This year, Lu Quanzhen had mostly been stationed at White Tiger Mountain.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that upon returning home for the ceremony, Quanzhen would express his desire to enter the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    He was well aware of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    A Secret Realm held by several Immortal Sects of Jiang Country, filled with chances and Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.


    It would open once every thirty years.


    Years ago, when the lifespan of the previous generation¡¯s ancestor of Qingzhu Mountain was running out, Lu Yuanzhong managed to break through to Foundation Establishment thanks largely to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    Even the Foundation Establishment Elixir he had obtained from Meng Xiaochan had come from within that Secret Realm.


    Lu Changsheng had long since been aware of the opening of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    But he had no intentions himself.


    After all, such Secret Realms were filled with danger.


    That year, when Lu Yuanshan of Qingzhu Mountain had taken two elite members of the Lu Family there, Yuanshan came back with a severed hand, and one of the Lu Family Disciples was buried within the Realm.


    The father of Xia Zhiyue had also gone to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    Although he had survived and emerged, he was ambushed halfway through his journey and ultimately perished.


    ¡°Quanzhen, you only need to concentrate on cultivating peacefully. In two more years, you can attempt Foundation Establishment.¡±


    ¡°At that time, after you have broken through, if you wish to gain experience from traveling abroad, I will not stop you.¡±


    ¡°Even if you fail to break through to Foundation Establishment, I still possess Foundation Establishment Elixir and Foundation Establishment Spirit Objects. There¡¯s no need for you to risk entering the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke seriously, not willing to let his son take risks in the Secret Realm.


    ¡°Father¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen had anticipated his father¡¯s refusal.


    Compared with most cultivators, his own father was excessively cautious.


    He suddenly looked up at Lu Changsheng, his expression earnest, and said, ¡°Father, Quanzhen knows you wish only the best for me.¡±


    ¡°But these are experiences that, if I don¡¯t go through now, I will have to face in the future.¡±


    ¡°This world is vast, I want to step out of Bihu Mountain, out of Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, to see the whole Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm!¡± sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°I also made a promise with my uncle that within a hundred years, I would break through Core Formation and condense a Superior Gold Core.¡±


    ¡°Even if I have the opportunity by my side to break through Foundation Establishment with ease, continuing like this, I will definitely not be able to achieve Core Formation within a hundred years¡­ my only choice is to strive!¡±


    ¡°The Immortal Path is all about struggle, daring to struggle and being able to compete. My journey to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm is not only for the chance but also about the willingness to compete.¡±


    ¡°This is the first step that truly puts me on the Immortal Path, to witness the harrowing and bloody realities of the Immortal World!¡±


    ¡°If I cannot compete and emerge victorious within such a Qi Refinement Secret Realm, how can I aspire to the Great Dao in the future and achieve Core Formation by the age of a hundred!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen looked calm and serious as he spoke.


    Although his father rarely displayed a casual indifference outwardly, simply desiring an ordinary and stable life,


    he knew that his father was not as simple as he seemed.


    Otherwise, he couldn¡¯t have reached this point, achieving such success!


    Therefore, with these words, he believed that his father would surely understand the reasoning within.


    ¡°Sigh¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt a headache coming on as he listened to his son¡¯s flurry of words.


    Indeed, as Lu Quanzhen said, to achieve something significant in cultivation, one must struggle!


    It was nearly impossible to cultivate successfully and steadily without contention!


    Even with a Heavenly Spiritual Root, avoiding initial bottlenecks, there was still a need for Wealth Companion Dharma Land!


    Unless one had a system like he did.


    Cultivation is like crossing a river;a race with thousands of horses competing for the sails.


    As long as there¡¯s desire for the Immortal Path, this competition in life cannot cease.


    Not to mention anything else, his good friend Li Feiyu was one example.


    ¡°Quanzhen, the Immortal Path is fraught with difficulties, and every time the Purple Shadow Secret Realm is opened, countless enter, but less than half make it out alive.¡±


    Although his son had such determination and was willing to work hard to that extent, it was a good thing.

 Chapter 729: Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu Return Home! (2)

    But as a father, Lu Changsheng could not remain indifferent.


    Or rather, he was still ultimately different from many people in this world.


    ¡°Father, I understand¡ªto act according to one¡¯s capability, right? Only Energy Refining Cultivators can enter the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.¡±


    ¡°I am now at the Ninth Level Energy Refinement, and I also have the Second Rank Puppet and Talisman you gave me. If I am still not as good as others, it will allow me to recognize reality sooner and save the possibility of being destroyed outside later.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen showed a slight smile on his face as he said this.


    ¡°Sigh¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a sigh.


    Now that his son had spoken to this extent, he didn¡¯t have much to advise.


    After all, his son had great ambitions and was wholeheartedly devoted to the path;how could he, as a father, stand in his way?


    He patted Lu Quanzhen on the shoulder and said, ¡°When the secret realm is about to open, your father will take you there.¡±


    The dangers of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm lay not only within but also outside.


    Many individuals might make gains inside, but due to injuries, they encounter ambushes on the way back to the outside world.


    Sending him there and back personally could at least ensure his son¡¯s safety en route.


    ¡°Thank you, Father.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen bowed with clasped hands.


    ¡°By the way, what¡¯s this about an agreement with your uncle?¡± Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly as he asked.


    He was still unaware his son had made such an agreement with Qu Changge.


    To reach Core Formation within a hundred years and also condense a Superior Gold Core was no small feat.


    Even among the True Disciples of the Immortal Sects, only a few could accomplish this.


    Lu Quanzhen, though having improved to a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root through Qu Changge¡¯s opportunity, had some hope for Core Formation. But to condense a Superior Gold Core within a hundred years was incredibly difficult.


    ¡°At the time, I felt like my uncle¡¯s actions were as if he was entrusting or arranging things for after his departure, so I asked him out of concern.¡±


    ¡°My uncle said that only if I could condense a Superior Gold Core within a hundred years would I qualify to know.¡± S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°So that¡¯s what I¡¯ve set as my goal, to strive for Core Formation within a hundred years,¡± Lu Quanzhen said.


    If someone else heard this talk, they would probably think it was a joke or that something was wrong with his mind.


    A mere little Energy Refining Cultivator talking about Core Formation, and even a Superior Gold Core at that.


    However, Lu Changsheng naturally would not question it.


    Upon hearing this, he couldn¡¯t help but be somewhat curious about this unknown uncle through marriage.


    What level was he at, that only condensing a Superior Gold Core within a hundred years qualified someone to know, to get in touch?


    ¡°It seems that my cheap uncle is even more significant than I imagined.¡±


    ¡°Or perhaps, this agreement is just giving Quanzhen a random goal¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought secretly to himself, not minding it too much, and continued, ¡°By the way, don¡¯t let your mother know about this matter;otherwise, don¡¯t blame me if you can¡¯t go.¡±


    If Qu Zhenzhen found out her son was going to such a dangerous secret realm and that he, as a father, had even agreed to it, she would likely wail and lament for three years.


    ¡°Your son understands.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen immediately nodded.


    This was something he only dared to discuss with Lu Changsheng, certainly not with his own mother.


    ¡°Qingzhu Mountain and Hundred Birds Lake will also have people going;if you wish, you can join them. It would also provide some care.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke out.


    Though he himself had no intentions regarding the Purple Shadow Secret Realm,


    this secret realm¡¯s opening was seen as an opportunity by most Loose Cultivators and family forces.


    Many with dreams and ambitions who dared to fight would head there to take their chance.


    Thus, both Qingzhu Mountain and Hundred Birds Lake would have family descendants going.


    ¡°I prefer to be on my own with this kind of thing;we¡¯ll see.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said so.


    In his opinion, going with the two families, Bai and Lu, would not be of any help to him;it might even hinder him.


    ¡°Alright, do you need to prepare anything? I¡¯ll have the family ready for you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to show his concern.


    After all, it was his son¡¯s first time going on such a venture. As an older father, he was quite concerned.


    ¡°No need for that, I¡¯ve already asked Lu Xianzhi for a few Low Grade Puppets, and I have everything prepared.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said.


    Low Grade Puppets have limited combat power;their only use is to act as cannon fodder in old ruins and secret realms.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and then inquired about his son¡¯s cultivation progress.


    Although he hadn¡¯t studied the other¡¯s Cultivation Technique,


    there is a notion of gaining insights through analogy.


    Lu Changsheng, as the Mountain Lord, possessed innate talent and was proficient in countless top-level techniques;wouldn¡¯t guiding a small Energy Refining Cultivator be a breeze?


    ¡­


    After chatting with Lu Quanzhen, Lu Changsheng thought about the imminent opening of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm and how his family could take advantage to make a profit.


    Talisman Elixirs were difficult to mass-produce, but they could stockpile a bit and raise the price of some inventory when the time came.


    As for the Puppet Factory, they could work overtime these days to increase production.


    ¡°Lu Xianzhi, take these two Golden Armor Spirit Beans;there is half a year left before the Purple Shadow Secret Realm opens. The demand for puppets will rise considerably then.¡±


    ¡°So, in the meantime, you can tell the workshop to increase production of certain types of puppets,¡± Lu Changsheng instructed his son Lu Xianzhi, handing over two Golden Armor Spirit Beans.


    He usually used these spirit beans for crafting Second Rank Puppets.


    However, his Second Rank Puppets were unassembled, with parts crafted but left untouched due to his laziness, and thus progress was slow.


    ¡°Father, rest assured, I have already instructed the workshop to increase production.¡±


    Lu Xianzhi said immediately.


    As the person in charge of the Puppet Workshop, he was far more concerned about the market than Lu Changsheng.


    Situations like the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, or the emergence of ruins and secret realms nearby, and family conflicts, all led to immediate production increases.


    Especially since last year, Bi Lake Mountain had taken over White Tiger Mountain, reducing the cost of raw materials for spirit ore considerably.


    ¡°Father, yesterday Quanzhen got some from me¡­ He¡¯s not planning to go to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, is he?¡±

 Chapter 730: Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu Return Home! (3)

    At that time, Lu Xianzhi spoke to Lu Changsheng in this way.


    Although the Lu Family disciples usually have a few puppets, they do not have many.


    This time, Lu Quanzhen took out six puppets at once, all intended for exploring relic secret realms.


    Combining this with his brother¡¯s performance at White Tiger Mountain, he immediately had this speculation in his mind.


    ¡°Yes, I am aware of Quanzhen¡¯s intentions;he plans to take a challenge,¡± he said.


    Since his son had guessed it, Lu Changsheng did not conceal it.


    He briefly explained Lu Quanzhen¡¯s situation, asking him not to tell others.


    Then, he asked with some concern about Lu Xianzhi¡¯s own affairs.


    This son, managing the puppet factory for years, had been diligent and earnest, already making puppets one of the main industries of Bi Lake Mountain.


    Although the business had not yet expanded beyond local borders.


    But the puppets of the Bi Lake Mountain brand, being both affordable and high quality, had already dominated the puppetry market in the surrounding area.


    In the future, once the family manpower increased, and the production and logistics improved, they could expand the business further.


    After chatting for a while, Lu Changsheng thought about his son¡¯s Ninth Grade Spiritual Root and sighed.


    He then visited his own wine brewing workshop, talisman workshop, and Treasure Elixir Pavilion.


    The Treasure Elixir Pavilion was the family¡¯s alchemy workshop.


    Since it was managed by Li Xingruo, who had traveled thousands of miles to Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng decided to use the name ¡°Treasure Elixir Pavilion.¡±


    Currently, the Treasure Elixir Pavilion was in its initial stage, focusing on training alchemists.


    After all, to train alchemists and mass-produce elixir medicines was no easy task.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng did not plan to rely on alchemy for profit in the short term;the main goal was to train alchemists to supply elixir medicines for his own family.


    He would consider profit once the scale enlarged.


    However, there was one thing worth mentioning.


    When Lu Changsheng proposed naming the alchemy workshop Treasure Elixir Pavilion, it made Li Xingruo sentimental and sadly reflective.


    Perhaps it was also because he had drunk a little wine, he then made some bold statements and actions.


    Lu Changsheng, always soft-hearted, could not bear to see such a sight.


    In the end, he played the role of a husband and father, providing her with comfort.


    After that conversation, their relationship naturally progressed further.


    ¡­


    A month later.


    A divine rainbow burst through the Nine Heaven Gang Winds, forming a giant gourd that slowly descended.


    On the giant gourd lay a stunningly beautiful woman, drunk and languid, appearing as if she had not yet woken up.


    Beside her, two gourd vines were woven into two baskets.


    Inside them sat a youth in his twenties with sword-like eyebrows and handsome features, and a girl of about eighteen or nineteen, with a pretty face and bright eyes.


    ¡°Qingshan, Qingzhu, this must be Qingzhu Mountain you talked about, right?¡±


    The mature beauty looked at the Qingzhu Mountain in the landscape, filled with verdant bamboo, and asked her two disciples.


    This woman was none other than Tianyuan True Immortal.


    She had come personally to Jiang Country this time, sending her disciple Lu Qingshan to participate in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm and taking the opportunity to visit her home.


    ¡°Ah, Master, Xiaozhu and I are only in the Qi Refinement phase, it¡¯s so high, we can¡¯t see clearly at all.¡±


    Lu Qingshan looked down, seeing only a vast whiteness, barely making out the continuous mountain ranges.


    ¡°That¡¯s true, I had forgotten,¡± said Tianyuan with a misty gaze, lightly tapping her forehead, then with a flick of her finger, an image of Qingzhu Mountain instantly appeared before them.


    ¡°Master, this is my home, Qingzhu Mountain!¡±


    Lu Qingshan quickly said, his expression and that of his sister Lu Qingzhu both excited.


    Although their parents had visited them at the Jinyang Sect four years ago.


    But the two siblings had only been ten years old when they first went to the Jinyang Sect with Tianyuan True Immortal.


    Now, having been away from home for fifteen years.


    Apart from their parents, there were other family elders, younger brothers, and childhood friends at home.


    Thus, they still missed their home deeply and were attached to it.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Once confirmed by Tianyuan True Immortal, the gourd instantly transformed into a divine rainbow, shooting towards Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°This spiritual pressure, such aura! A Nascent Soul Immortal!?¡±


    Inside Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Family Patriarch Lu Muping suddenly sensed a magical fluctuation, which frightened him into trembling and breaking a cold sweat, immediately activating the family¡¯s great formation.


    ¡°Go ahead, I will come back to pick you up after some days,¡± said the gourd, hovering above Qingzhu Mountain, as Tianyuan True Immortal spoke to her two disciples.


    ¡°Master, won¡¯t you come in for a cup of tea and rest for a while?¡±


    Lu Qingzhu said softly.


    ¡°I have other duties,¡± replied the master.


    Tianyuan True Immortal casually remarked.


    Although she had brought the two of them here, she had no interest in their families and didn¡¯t want to be entangled in their affairs.


    Besides, if she were to enter, the entire family would have to be restricted, which would make her uncomfortable.


    ¡°Thank you for your hard work, Master.¡±


    Lu Qingshan knew his master¡¯s personality well ¨C she didn¡¯t like to be bothered.


    He immediately bowed, slapped his storage bag, and a flying sword appeared.


    Then he flew off towards Qingzhu Mountain with his sister, Lu Qingzhu. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Hehe, I wonder what it will be like when Dad, Mom, Grandpa, and Qing Song see us coming back.¡±


    Lu Qingshan grinned, eagerly anticipating the reunion.


    Especially the expressions on Grandpa and his brother¡¯s faces upon seeing him.


    But the next moment, he remembered that he was considered a Little Sword Immortal now, and naturally needed to maintain a certain image at first sight.


    Immediately, he coughed lightly, stood up straight, and gathered the casual smile on his face into a stern expression.


    ¡°Who goes there, what business do you have on Qingzhu Mountain?¡±


    As Lu Muping arrived outside of Qingzhu Mountain and saw Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu, he spoke respectfully.


    It had to be said, Lu Qingshan¡¯s demeanor was exceptionally striking.


    With his sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, red lips, white teeth, his face stern and with sharp features.


    Dressed in an opulent white-gold magical robe, standing on a flying sword, his whole body emitted a sharp and vigorous aura.


    Lu Qingzhu, standing beside him, although not as extraordinary as Lu Qingshan, still clearly looked like a member of a prominent family.


    Especially the slight Nascent Soul Magical Power aura that had just leaked, which made him sweat profusely, unsure of the purpose of such characters visiting his home.


    ¡°Lu Qingshan.¡±


    Lu Qingshan said this.


    Lu Qingzhu, looking at the familiar face of Lu Muping in front of her, carefully asked, ¡°Are you Brother Muping?¡±


    ¡°You are¡­ Qing Shan and Qing Zhu!?¡±


    On hearing these words, Lu Muping was startled and immediately recognized who the two were.


    He had thought they looked familiar, but he had completely dared not think in that direction.


    Now, hearing Lu Qingshan¡¯s and Lu Qingzhu¡¯s words, he suddenly remembered an old family secret.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge¡¯s children, who were taken as disciples by a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    Who would have thought that these siblings would return today and in such an extraordinary fashion.


    ¡°Qing Shan, Qing Zhu, you¡¯ve returned!¡±


    Inside Qingzhu Mountain, an elder in a blue Confucian robe, his hair gray, saw Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu outside and immediately his eyes reddened, his voice trembling as he shouted.


    Lu Yuanding hadn¡¯t expected that just recently he was still reminiscing about the two children, and now the siblings had returned.


    He hurried out of the mountain gate, excitedly trembling as he looked at them, yet somewhat hesitant to approach.


    The siblings had changed so much;his memory of them still lingered on their younger days.


    ¡°Grandpa!¡±


    ¡°Grandpa!¡±


    The two of them called out excitedly upon seeing Lu Yuanding, who had obviously aged quite a bit.


    Back in the day, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge were busy, and Lu Yuanding had just retired, devoting all his attention to caring for the three siblings, feeling very close to them.


    ¡°Very good, very good.¡±


    Lu Yuanding hugged the siblings, crying tears of joy, his red eyes filled with a relieved and joyous smile.


    Originally, when the siblings were taken as disciples by the Nascent Soul Immortal and went to Jinyang Sect, even though he was happy as a grandparent, he secretly worried for a long time.


    Now, seeing how they were, knowing they¡¯d turned out far better than he had imagined, he was naturally overjoyed.


    ¡°Grandpa, you¡¯ve gotten a lot older.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu, seeing her grandfather¡¯s wrinkled face, said with some heartache, reaching out to wipe his tears.


    The Lu Yuanding of those days, although not young, still took care of his appearance.


    Over these fifteen years, as he aged, he paid less attention to his looks, appearing much more elderly.


    ¡°Hahaha, at Grandpa¡¯s age, it¡¯s natural to grow old.¡±


    ¡°And my Qing Shan and little Zhu have also grown up, haven¡¯t they.¡±


    Lu Yuanding said, laughing heartily.


    ¡°Grandpa, I brought you a Lifespan Extension Pill on this trip back.¡±


    Lu Qingshan stated.


    He had come bearing gifts for the family.


    ¡°Hehe, Qing Shan, that¡¯s very thoughtful of you, but Grandpa has already taken a Lifespan Extension Pill. Let¡¯s go home first.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll send a message to Bi Lake Mountain now, your parents will be so happy to know you¡¯ve returned.¡±


    Lu Yuanding spoke thus.


    He originally wanted to ask about the condition of the Nascent Soul Immortal.


    But when he looked up, he found that Tianyuan True Immortal had already departed without him noticing.

 Chapter 731: Lu Miaoges Breakthrough, Lu Qingshans Strength!

    Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Ha, Bi Lake Mountain has become ours?¡±


    Lu Qingshan paused in astonishment when he heard his grandfather¡¯s words.


    Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan had indeed visited them at the Jinyang Sect.


    But they only mentioned that everything was fine at home and did not disclose much.


    So he and Lu Qingzhu were still unaware of the situation with Bi Lake Mountain.


    They only knew that their parents had grown powerful, both having broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t Changsheng and Miaoge, along with Huan¡¯er, go to Jinyang Sect to visit you? Didn¡¯t they mention it to you?¡±


    Lu Yuanding couldn¡¯t help but laugh and shake his head at this.


    He had just been wondering why the siblings had returned directly to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Instead of going to Bi Lake Mountain first to join their daughter and son-in-law. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°No, when Mom, Dad, and Auntie visited us, they just said that the family was doing very well. Then they took Little Zhu and me out to play, probably because they were worried we would get homesick and did not talk much about the family situation.¡±


    Lu Qingshan explained.


    However, this piqued his interest, and with an excited face, he inquired, ¡°Grandpa, I remember the Yu Family from Bi Lake Mountain was quite impressive, with several Foundation Establishment Cultivators. How has Bi Lake Mountain become ours?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, naturally, this is all thanks to your dad,¡±


    Lu Yuanding replied with a chuckle.


    Even after more than ten years, recalling the scene where Lu Changsheng obliterated three members of the Yu Family was still unbelievable.


    ¡°You must be hungry from the travel. Let¡¯s go home first. Your grandpa has prepared some delicious food for you and then I will tell you.¡±


    Lu Yuanding¡¯s face was filled with joy as he patted their shoulders.


    At that moment, he seemed much more youthful and invigorated.


    Amidst the conversation, the three of them entered Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Ey, Sister Xiu¡¯er, Brother Changming!¡±


    In the crowd, Lu Qingshan spotted a few familiar cousins and called out cheerfully and naturally.


    His previous cold demeanor had long since vanished.


    After all, it was one thing to keep up appearances in front of strangers.


    But in front of his own family, maintaining a lofty image was impossible.


    ¡°Qingshan, Qingzhu.¡±


    The two nodded in response, their eyes showing a mix of restraint and awe.


    In fifteen years¡¯ time, the change in the siblings was tremendous, especially in Lu Qingshan.


    Even with his cheerful and easygoing demeanor, without putting on airs.


    The radiant vitality and vigorous spirit he exuded made them feel inferior, as if they belonged to two different worlds.


    Seeing this scene, Lu Muping, the Family Patriarch of the Lu Family, approached Lu Yuanding with a mix of emotion and envy.


    He had not anticipated that his unassuming uncle, not only had extraordinary opportunities.


    But also fathered an exceptional talent like Lu Qingshan!


    With such a Qilin Child, the future of Bi Lake Mountain was assured to advance further.


    However, seeing the natural closeness between Lu Qingshan and Lu Yuanding and thinking of the relationship between the two families, he felt somewhat relieved.


    After all, although the child was the son of Lu Changsheng.


    He also bore the bloodline of Qingzhu Mountain.


    With Lu Yuanding, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan connecting them.


    Even if the two families grew distant over the generations.


    As long as Lu Miaoge and Lu Qingshan were there, the relationship between the two families would not falter!


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Changsheng Hall.


    ¡°Congratulations to Sister Miaoge on breaking through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, one step closer to Core Formation!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, holding his daughter Lu Linghe, congratulated his wife with a beaming smile.


    The year he and Lu Miaoge had broken through together.


    He had reached the sixth layer of Foundation Establishment while Lu Miaoge had reached the third.


    However, due to the Dragon Roar Physique, he had swiftly advanced to the seventh layer.


    Lu Miaoge was now just breaking through the early and middle stages¡¯ bottleneck.


    Such rapid progress was due to the Taiyi Dao Seed and the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    Otherwise, without consuming a Breakthrough Elixir, with Lu Miaoge¡¯s Spiritual Root Talent, breaking through to the fourth layer would have taken significantly more time.


    ¡°Come on, Xiaohe, let¡¯s congratulate Auntie.¡±


    Lu Changsheng then spoke to his daughter Lu Linghe in his arms.


    ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to my husband¡¯s efforts.¡±


    Lu Miaoge, clad in a simple white dress with her black hair cascading like a waterfall and a demure, radiant smile on her snow-like face, had an aura as gentle as water.


    ¡°Now that Sister Miaoge has broken through, we must celebrate at home.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said warmly, holding his wife¡¯s hand.


    He felt that home was filled with continuous joy, deserving of celebration every other day.


    Just then, a message arrived from the Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman in his Storage Ring.


    ¡°Hmm? News from Qingzhu Mountain, Qingshan and Qingzhu are back?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was slightly taken aback upon seeing the message.


    He hadn¡¯t expected his children, who were far away in Yue Country, to suddenly return home.


    ¡°Qingshan and Qingzhu are back?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge was momentarily stunned, her beautiful face lighting up with joy.


    ¡°Great, great, great, today is really a day of double happiness.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately laughed heartily, stepping out of Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven with Lu Miaoge.


    They then handed their daughter Lu Linghe to Lu Wangshu and joined Lu Miaohuan, who had already received the news and was eagerly waiting alongside their son Lu Qingsong, as they all made their way to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Fortunately, Lu Miaohuan¡¯s Heavenly Longevity Technique had not yet been perfected.


    Otherwise, she would not have been able to leave Bi Lake Mountain now.


    ¡­


    When Lu Changsheng and his family arrived at Qingzhu Mountain, the place was already lively, preparing for a family banquet.


    On one hand, it was to welcome and cleanse away the travel dust for the siblings Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu.


    On the other hand, it was to greet the arrival of Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, along with Lu Miaohuan.


    ¡°Dad, Mom, Auntie, Qingsong!¡±


    Seeing his parents, aunt, and brother approach, Lu Qingshan immediately stood up and called out loud and clear with a genuine affability.


    ¡°Daddy, Mommy, Auntie, little brother.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu, on the other hand, appeared much quieter, beaming as she approached her parents, exuding affection and longing.


    ¡°Changsheng, Miaoge, Huan¡¯er, Qingsong, you¡¯ve arrived.¡±


    Lu Yuanding, Fourth Elder, Lu Muping, and the others had all gathered in the hall, waiting for their arrival.

 Chapter 732: Lu Miaoges Breakthrough, Lu Qingshans Strength! (2)

    Lu Yuanzhong, who had always been stationed at the Red Leaf Valley Market, also came back.


    After greetings were exchanged, Lu Changsheng tousled his daughter¡¯s hair and sized up his son before laughing and saying, ¡°It seems you¡¯ve made quite some progress.¡±


    Although they had not seen each other for just over four years,


    it was clearly evident that his son had undergone significant changes.


    The contours of his eyes and brows had developed a sharper, more heroic edge,


    and his whole body exuded a vigorous and prominent energy.


    Lu Changsheng knew that this was the effect of the ¡°Sword Charging Bull¡¯s Might¡± Seed of Law.


    ¡°Hehe, all thanks to the excellent teaching of father.¡±


    Lu Qingshan smiled broadly, displaying a face of humility.


    Though he was proud and ambitious, he knew that his rapid progress in Sword Dao, as natural as eating and drinking, was wholly due to the sword dao seed his father had given.


    Otherwise, even with his Gengjin Body Constitution and some talent in Sword Dao, it would not have been to this extent.


    Moreover, hearing from his grandfather today about his father¡¯s exploits over these years and combining it with the sword dao seed made him deeply realize his father was no ordinary man.


    The whole person seemed to be veiled by a layer of mist, filled with a mysterious air!


    ¡°Qingshan really does look a bit like a Sword Immortal now.¡±


    Lu Miaoge looked at her son and complimented him warmly.


    ¡°Hehe, aunt, I won¡¯t hide it from you;I¡¯m currently nicknamed ¡®Little Sword Immortal¡¯ back at the Sect, and Little Zhu can attest to that.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Qingshan immediately spoke with a face full of pride.


    As the saying goes, being rich and not returning home is like walking at night in brocade clothing.


    This trip home, if he didn¡¯t properly boast about his achievements, it would be more painful for him than death.


    ¡°Alright, alright, let¡¯s eat, you¡¯re getting too cocky.¡±


    Lu Changsheng slapped his son on the head somewhat irritably.


    This son was too dazzling.


    Continuing to show off like this was likely to create a big psychological gap for his other son, Lu Qingsong.


    The two were brothers, and after not seeing each other for fifteen years, their growth was worlds apart.


    ¡°Qingshan, I heard from your mother about the Jinyang Sect¡¯s sword competition which happens every five years, how did this competition go?¡±


    After everyone was seated, Lu Miaohuan asked her son cheerfully.


    Although her son liked to show off,


    she, as a mother, did the same.


    Now that her son made her proud, she naturally wanted others like Lu Yuanding and Lu Yuanzhong to know about her son¡¯s achievements and the matters concerning Jinyang Sect.


    After all, she Lu Miaohuan might not be like her sister, but her son was formidable!


    Lu Qingshan, hearing this, immediately perked up.


    In his heart, he thought his mother really understood him perfectly.


    He coughed lightly, straightened his posture, and with a nonchalant demeanor called out to his sister Lu Qingzhu, ¡°Little Zhu.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu clearly understood what her brother meant.


    However, she still obediently played along and crisply said, ¡°Aunt, brother won first place in the Sect¡¯s sword competition this time.¡±


    ¡°Hisss!¡±


    ¡°Hisss!¡±


    ¡°Hisss!¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong, Lu Yuanding, Lu Muping, Lu Miaochang, and others at the table inhaled sharply upon hearing this, their faces full of surprise as they looked towards Lu Qingshan.


    Even Lu Qingsong couldn¡¯t help but look at his brother, whom he hadn¡¯t seen for more than ten years in astonishment.


    Although they were not aware of the specifics of Jinyang Sect,


    they knew it was one of the Five Great Immortal Sects of Yue Country!


    To obtain first place in such an Immortal Sect¡¯s sword competition undoubtedly confirmed his talent and strength!


    ¡°First place!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan looked at her son with a face full of surprise and joy.


    ¡°Mother, it¡¯s just a contest among Qi Refinement disciples, it¡¯s not that big of a deal.¡±


    Lu Qingshan said with a nonchalant demeanor.


    But Lu Changsheng, seeing his son¡¯s corners of mouth continually rise, was quite speechless.


    He thought to himself, how did his son develop such a temperament, couldn¡¯t he be more composed like himself?


    ¡°It¡¯s already very impressive, there must be several thousand Qi Refinement disciples in Jinyang Sect, right?¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong chimed in, feeling amazed.


    He was not only surprised by his young grandson¡¯s cultivation level of Ninth Level Energy Refinement,


    but also astonished that he stood out from among thousands in the Sect and won the first place!


    Such an achievement was unthinkable for them in the past.


    To produce such a prodigy in the family was literally ¡®golden light bursting forth from the ancestral tomb¡¯!


    However, he felt some regret that Lu Qingshan was not enrolled under Qingyun Sect.


    If that were the case, with this relationship, both families could gain many conveniences.


    ¡°About that, actually only a thousand disciples participated.¡±


    Lu Qingshan said.


    ¡°By the way, Qingshan, Little Zhu, why did you come back so suddenly?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan continued to show concern.


    The journey from Jinyang Sect was long, and they had experienced it themselves.


    ¡°I heard that the Purple Shadow Secret Realm was about to open in Jiang Country, so I thought to come and temper myself and also bring Little Zhu home, so I asked the master to send us back.¡±


    Lu Qingshan explained.


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    ¡°Qingshan, you are going to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm?¡±


    Everyone was quite surprised upon hearing Lu Qingshan¡¯s words.


    They hadn¡¯t expected his trip home was actually aiming to head to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    Although the Purple Shadow Secret Realm contained many Heavenly and Earthly Treasures,


    mostly Loose Cultivators and Family Forces went to try their luck!


    Disciples of the Immortal Sects generally didn¡¯t go as often;mostly used as a trial and exploration.


    ¡°Purple Shadow Secret Realm¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, not expecting Lu Qingshan to also go to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    He immediately looked towards his daughter Lu Qingzhu and asked, ¡°Qingzhu, you¡¯re not going, are you?¡±


    His son going in, he could understand.


    But he couldn¡¯t put his mind at ease about his daughter¡¯s capabilities. He would not allow it.


    ¡°Father, don¡¯t worry, I wouldn¡¯t possibly let Little Zhu go for such a thing,¡±


    Lu Qingshan immediately said.


    Then with a face full of confident ease he reassured, ¡°Mother, Grandfather, don¡¯t worry, with my strength, there won¡¯t be any danger in going to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.¡±


    ¡°If there were any danger, my master wouldn¡¯t agree.¡±


    Lu Qingshan said, assuring everyone.

 Chapter 733: Lu Miaoges Breakthrough, Lu Qingshans Strength! (3)

    But Lu Miaohuan was still very worried about her son¡¯s situation.


    After all, she remembered clearly the incident from years ago when Lu Yuanshan took two family elites with him.


    However, upon hearing the Nascent Soul Immortal, his mentor, had agreed, everyone didn¡¯t say much on the matter.


    They only mentioned some points of attention within.


    It was indicated that three people from Qingzhu Mountain would also be going, so Lu Qingshan could go together with them.


    In this way, the family gathered joyously, chatting merrily, the atmosphere warm and harmonious.


    Since it was late, Lu Changsheng and the others stayed the night at Qingzhu Mountain.


    The next day, the family returned to Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡­


    Outside Bi Lake Mountain.


    A Spirit Boat slowly descended.


    ¡°Is this Bi Lake Mountain, our home?¡±


    Lu Qingshan looked at Bi Lake Mountain before him, assessing it.


    Although he had heard of Bi Lake Mountain in his early years, he had never been there before.


    Next to him, Lu Qingzhu held onto her mother¡¯s arm, also sizing up Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Hehe, yes, this is Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a chuckle.


    Before long, the Spirit Boat came to a stop outside the mountain gate.


    ¡°Greetings to the Mountain Master, Lady!


    ¡°Father, Aunty.¡±


    The guarding cultivators and Lu family disciples immediately paid their respects.


    ¡°Qingshan, Qingzhu, these are Brother Yu Xuan and Sister Xiao Ru.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pointed to two of the Lu family disciples while making the introductions.


    Although he had over two hundred offspring, currently, there were only thirty-six who possessed the Spiritual Root and were of age.


    So, while Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu might not be familiar with these siblings, they still recognized them.


    ¡°Brother Yu Xuan, Sister Xiao Ru.¡±


    Lu Qingshan and Sister Qingzhu greeted in turn.


    Lu Qingshan, being straightforward by nature and not so close to the two, appeared somewhat courteous.


    Yet, Lu Qingzhu, despite not being close, still greeted them obediently and sweetly as they were her own siblings.


    ¡°Qingshan, Qingzhu, long time no see.¡±


    The two naturally remembered Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu.


    But after so many years apart, and considering their originally average relationship, their greetings seemed a bit unfamiliar.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t comment on this situation.


    With so many children in the family, it wasn¡¯t possible to expect them to behave as close brothers and sisters all the time.


    He didn¡¯t have that ability.


    To ensure basic harmony and unity when facing outsiders was enough.


    ¡°This is called Bi Shui Lake: it contains many aquatic resources and is a main pillar of income for our family¡­¡±


    ¡°This peak is Bi Yun Peak, the main peak of our family¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng, accompanied by his wives and children, walked around Bi Lake Mountain, explaining the circumstances.


    Over the years, Bi Lake Mountain, since being taken over from the Yu Family, had undergone not just a transformation but vast changes.


    Looking at these changes and introducing them to his children, Lu Changsheng felt a sense of achievement.


    After all, these were the fruits of his efforts over the years.


    Especially the hidden things like the Mount Sumeru Tree King, the Mount Sumeru Illusion Sky Great Formation, the thirty-six Oceanic Beads under Lake Heart Island, the Oceanic Formation, and the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    These made the entire Bi Lake Mountain as solid as a rock;even if a Nascent Soul Immortal came to attack, they would find no return!


    After the introductions, Lu Changsheng took his two children to Bi Yun Peak, the Lu Family Mansion, for a quick familiarization with the relatives.


    Regardless of their relationship, at least siblings should recognize each other, right?


    If they had to rely on Identity Jade Tokens to recognize their family outside, it would be absurd.


    Much later, after Lu Qingshan had met many of his siblings, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly as he whispered to his father, ¡°Dad¡­ don¡¯t you need to cultivate?¡±


    He knew he had many siblings.


    But he had never imagined that in all the years he was away, his father hadn¡¯t stopped.


    Was his father practicing a Dual Cultivation Technique?


    But shouldn¡¯t Dual Cultivation Techniques not produce offspring?


    ¡°You little brat, slandering your old man now, are you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t directly answer the question, exerting his authority as a father.


    He then said to Lu Qingshan and Lu Quanzhen, ¡°Come with me, both of you.¡±


    Both of his sons were set to go to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, and as a father, he naturally wanted to give some instructions.


    At the same time, he also wanted to see just how capable Lu Qingshan was with the Seed of Law.


    He could also use this opportunity to give Lu Quanzhen an idea of the strength of an Immortal Sects disciple.


    Thinking this, and seeing Lu Wangshu, who was probably off to fish again, he immediately called out, ¡°Lu Wangshu, come with me too.¡±


    This daughter, though talented, did not focus on cultivation and was reluctant to commit wholeheartedly to it.


    He thought he could use this occasion to let his daughter realize there are always stronger people out there, possibly motivating her to take her cultivation more seriously.


    ¡°Dad, what is it? I still have to go back and practice Talisman Making.¡±


    Lu Wangshu, upon hearing her father¡¯s words, had a soft and radiant face.


    ¡°Hmph, like I don¡¯t know you. You¡¯ll find out in a moment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to his daughter.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Qingshan beamed with a smile at his sister.


    After all, most people are moved by looks, and Lu Qingshan was no exception.


    Lu Wangshu was taken care of and nurtured by Lu Miaoge when she was little.


    Thus, he and Lu Qingzhu had deep impressions and were especially caring toward Lu Wangshu when she was a baby.


    Now, seeing Lu Wangshu all grown up and so gentle and beautiful, he naturally felt a special closeness.


    Of course, he could tell that this sister was clearly not as meek and obedient as she seemed.


    Lu Changsheng led the three to a back cliff on Bi Yun Peak.


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    Lu Changsheng gestured for his son to come over.


    ¡°Eh?¡±


    Lu Qingshan, hearing this, raised an eyebrow.


    He knew his father was no simple man and was proficient in the Sword Dao.


    The Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture his father taught him benefited him greatly.


    He immediately bowed and said, ¡°Please, Father, enlighten me.¡±

 Chapter 734: Lu Miaoges Breakthrough, Lu Qingshans Strength! (4)

    As the voice faded, a golden magical sword appeared in Lu Qingshan¡¯s hand.


    With the magical sword in hand, his entire demeanor instantly became more formidable.


    The already vigorous and sharp character of his spirit immediately turned fierce and compelling, as if he were about to tear the sky asunder and rearrange the sun and the moon.


    This caused both Lu Quanzhen and Lu Wangshu standing nearby to be exceedingly astonished.


    They had not expected that this brother, who had returned after many years away, would be so astonishingly formidable.


    Especially Lu Wangshu.


    Confronted with Lu Qingshan¡¯s sharp and powerful momentum, he even felt his heart palpitate.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng also inwardly praised him.


    As expected of a Fourth Rank Seed of Law!


    Not to mention anything else, just this aura alone would cause an ordinary Energy Refining Cultivator to weaken significantly upon encountering it.


    ¡°Dad, be careful,¡± Lu Qingshan said, his magical sword trembled lightly, giving his father a heads-up.


    Facing his mentor, Tianyuan True Immortal, he would draw his sword without any reservations.


    But his father was, after all, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    Moreover, listening to his grandfather¡¯s words, his father¡¯s prowess lay in Talismans.


    Thus, he was worried about inadvertently injuring his own father, which would be unfilial.


    ¡°Just strike without worry,¡± Lu Changsheng said, his tall and straight figure standing with one hand resting behind his back, like an ancient pine or cypress, as elegant as a handsome tree facing the wind.


    ¡°First Yang!¡±


    The magical sword in Lu Qingshan¡¯s hand thrust straight out, and in an instant a white-gold Sword Qi burst forth.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    Lu Changsheng lightly raised his right hand, his two fingers came together, and a burst of Sword Qi shot out, erasing his son¡¯s Sword Qi.


    ¡°Continue, there¡¯s no need to hold back,¡± Lu Changsheng said calmly and indifferently.


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    Lu Qingshan, realizing he couldn¡¯t possibly harm his father, immediately went all out.


    ¡°True Yang Twelve Swords! Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!¡±


    A fierce and brilliant golden brilliance burst forth from Lu Qingshan¡¯s magical sword, making it seem as if a round of golden sun were emerging behind him, shining with dazzling light.


    These sword lights all surged toward Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Such power, is this the strength of an Immortal Sect disciple!?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, looking on from the side, felt as if waves of awe and shock surged in his heart.


    He had been away for many years and was aware of the strength of Loose Cultivators and Family disciples.


    Even though he had never crossed swords with an Immortal Sect disciple.


    Yet because of the Cultivation Technique taught by his uncle, which laid a robust foundation, he did not believe an Immortal Sect disciple would be stronger than himself.


    But now, seeing Lu Qingshan¡¯s prowess, he realized he had been somewhat arrogant before.


    ¡°Hum hum hum!!!¡±


    An energy shield formed around Lu Changsheng, who stood quietly amidst the sword light, allowing the Sword Qi to attack.


    A moment later, all the Sword Qi dissipated, and Lu Changsheng still looked as graceful and dignified as before.


    ¡°Not bad,¡± Lu Changsheng said, looking at his son and giving his comment.


    His words were genuinely heartfelt.


    Even though he was at the Ninth Level Energy Refinement and possessed the Profound Origin Bead, he wouldn¡¯t dare say for sure he could beat his son Lu Qingshan without using Talismans or Puppets.


    At this moment, seeing Lu Qingshan¡¯s strength, he felt much more at ease about the upcoming journey to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    It seemed that it was precisely because of Lu Qingshan¡¯s abilities that his mentor, Tianyuan True Immortal, felt confident to send him to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    Considering such a perilous Secret Realm as a trial to temper himself.


    ¡°Did you integrate the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture with your Great Gengjin Sword Art in this sword technique?¡± Lu Changsheng asked Lu Qingshan.


    He detected a trace of the Seven Luminaries Sword Scripture in that strike.


    ¡°You can tell with just one look, Dad. You¡¯re amazing,¡± Lu Qingshan said with a grin, buttering up his father.


    This demeanor was in stark contrast to the earlier sharpness and unrivaled spirit, creating a strong contrast.


    This left Lu Quanzhen truly unable to understand his brother.


    Aren¡¯t Sword Cultivators supposed to be uncompromising and full of pride?


    His brother did seem to fit the description of the Sword Cultivators as mentioned in the books, but now¡­


    Lu Wangshu, seeing Lu Qingshan act this way, curved her beautiful eyes into a smile, revealing an amused and somewhat empathetic expression.


    After asking briefly about his son¡¯s Sword technique, Lu Changsheng made a few comments and then stopped there.


    Given Lu Qingshan¡¯s condition, his natural talent in the Sword Dao meant he could carve his own path and didn¡¯t need too much guidance from him.


    Saying too much might actually affect Lu Qingshan.


    ¡°Quanzhen, what do you think of Qingshan¡¯s strength?¡± Lu Changsheng asked his other son, Lu Quanzhen.


    ¡°Qingshan¡¯s strength is greater than mine,¡± Lu Quanzhen shook his head in reply.


    He felt within his current abilities, it would be difficult to block that sword from before.


    ¡°Qingshan will also go to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm this time,¡± Lu Changsheng continued.


    ¡°Qingshan is going to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm?¡± Lu Quanzhen was surprised.


    ¡°Yes, Brother Quanzhen, are you also going to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm?¡± Lu Qingshan asked, raising his eyebrows.


    He had some impression of Lu Quanzhen.


    He was very smart in school earlier on, but his talent for cultivation seemed to be only average.


    However, looking at Lu Quanzhen, he discovered the latter¡¯s Cultivation Level had been concealed, preventing him from seeing through it.


    ¡°Yes, Quanzhen will also go to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, and when the time comes, you can look after each other,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    ¡°The Purple Shadow Secret Realm? Daddy, is that the Purple Shadow Secret Realm that opens every thirty years? I want to go too!¡± Lu Wangshu¡¯s interest was piqued upon hearing this.


    ¡°Do you think the Purple Shadow Secret Realm is child¡¯s play?¡± Lu Changsheng immediately retorted, tapping on his daughter¡¯s forehead.


    ¡°I was just saying, Dad. If you keep tapping like this, you¡¯ll make your smart and cute daughter stupid,¡± Lu Wangshu pouted, playing the innocent.


    ¡°Dad, don¡¯t worry,¡± Lu Qingshan nodded in response.


    ¡°Father, I¡¯d like to spar with Qingshan, to see the gap between us,¡± Lu Quanzhen said at this moment, looking at Lu Changsheng.


    Although he felt his combat prowess was not as good as Lu Qingshan¡¯s, he wanted to see the specific gap.

 Chapter 735: Brothers Spar, So This Is How to Play, Right?

    ¡°Qingshan, what do you think?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son, Lu Qingshan, and asked.


    He also wanted to see the gap between the two¡¯s strength.


    ¡°Since Brother Quanzhen wants to spar, naturally we can.¡±


    Lu Qingshan said with a casual smile.


    He could feel that the Lu Quanzhen standing before him was not simple, and he was also willing to exchange hands and compare.


    ¡°Alright, give it a try, just stop when a point is made.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this, and pulled his daughter, who was watching eagerly, to the side, and spoke out loud.


    ¡°Qingshan, please enlighten me.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen was very polite, cupping his fists in a salute.


    Then his body shook, the Five Elements Kunpeng Technique activated, his black magical robe moved without wind, rustling loudly, the Five Elements Spiritual Light flowed, transforming into a small five-colored fish.


    ¡°Brother Quanzhen, no offense taken.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Qingshan immediately saw Lu Quanzhen¡¯s cultivation level and greeted with a cupped fist.


    Although the other party was much older than him.


    But reaching the Ninth Level Energy Refinement at this age was still very impressive.


    The lion fights the rabbit with all its might.


    Even though it was just a sparring between brothers, out of respect, he still went all out.


    As soon as he finished speaking, the golden magical sword in his hand slashed out suddenly.


    ¡°Swoosh!¡±


    A sharp Sword Qi tore through the air, reaching Lu Quanzhen in an instant.


    ¡°Hu hu hu!¡±


    Rolling five-colored torrents surged out from Lu Quanzhen¡¯s body, sweeping up with the Sword Qi.


    However, in an instant, the Sword Qi burst forth with a blazing light, engulfing the torrent and shooting directly at Lu Quanzhen.


    But just as the giant wave was about to be extinguished, a small five-colored fish appeared and swallowed the Sword Qi in one gulp.


    ¡°Crash!¡±


    The small five-colored fish in the air was like a great whale drawing in water, swallowing all the nature¡¯s spiritual energy from all directions, causing its body to inflate rapidly, growing to the size of ten feet.


    Its fins extended, resembling a huge fish with wings, and charged towards Lu Qingshan to swallow him whole.


    ¡°Good shot!¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Qingshan immediately laughed heartily, his demeanor fierce as his sword went forth to meet the attack.


    The sword light was unselfish, dazzlingly bright, countless Sword Qi condensed into a semblance of a Flood Dragon, roaring as it surged forward, stirring up layers of strong winds, aiming to tear the giant fish apart.


    ¡°Boom boom boom!¡±


    Sword Qi Flood Dragon and Five Elements Giant Fish continued to collide in combat.


    But before long, under the fierce and domineering onslaught of the Flood Dragon, the giant fish retreated step by step, riddled with holes.


    ¡°Five Elements Kunpeng Technique!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen gestured an incantation, with the Five Elements rotating around him, making the weakened giant fish roar, suddenly turning its huge body as if a whale leapt from the river, rising into the sky.


    In an instant, the fins of the fish rapidly became large and wide, turning into a pair of wings swirling with black and white, resembling a Peng Bird.


    ¡°Screech!¡±


    The Peng Bird spread its wings, looking disdainfully majestic as it dove down, instantly tearing the Flood Dragon in two and opening its mouth wide to swallow all the sword light and attack Lu Qingshan.


    ¡°It seems that whether it¡¯s Qingshan or Quanzhen, they¡¯re both much more formidable than I had imagined.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, watching the sparring before him, stroked his chin.


    If it weren¡¯t for the validation match today, he truly wouldn¡¯t have known the combat power of his two sons.


    After all, the system only provided feedback for his children¡¯s cultivation levels and did not reveal specifics of their combat strength.


    Beside him, Lu Wangshu also changed from her earlier spectator¡¯s demeanor to seriousness, watching her two brothers¡¯ duel.


    Although she was at the fifth level of Qi Refinement.


    Apart from the basic techniques practiced in the school, she had never experienced a true duel.


    Nor had she ever seen such an exciting match.


    The duel between the two was very exciting in her eyes.


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    Lu Qingshan revealed a bit of surprise in his eyes and laughed loudly.


    He knew that his seventeenth brother was much more formidable than he had imagined.


    Such strength, even if placed in the Jinyang Sect¡¯s sword contest, would be more than enough to break into the top ten!


    He continued to strike, the magical sword in his hand bursting with endless golden light, sharp Sword Qi.


    The blazingly fierce and dazzlingly piercing sword light gradually annihilated the Peng Bird.


    Lu Changsheng watched seriously, ready to intervene at any moment.


    If Lu Quanzhen couldn¡¯t withstand it, he would step in immediately.


    Facing this sword attack, Spiritual Power continuously surged out from inside Lu Quanzhen.


    But a moment later, realizing the gap between them, he immediately switched from offense to defense, making the Peng Bird cry out and forming rolling tidal waves to block the sword light.


    And around him, whirlpools of Five Elements appeared, spinning continuously, dissolving the onslaught.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough, let¡¯s stop here.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng took a step forward, flicked his sleeve, and dispersed Lu Qingshan¡¯s Sword Qi.


    He could see that, although it was just a simple spar, neither of them had held back, and their exhaustion was not small.


    ¡°Well done, both of your performances were quite impressive. When we go to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, as your father, I can now rest easy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted both of his sons on the shoulders and praised them aloud.


    As a parent, who doesn¡¯t want their sons to be dragons and their daughters to be phoenixes.


    He was no exception.


    Then he turned to his daughter, Lu Wangshu, and said, ¡°Wangshu, when you have time, ask your Brother Quanzhen and Brother Qingshan for more advice and spend more time on cultivation, don¡¯t think about playing all the time, understand?¡±


    Lu Changsheng lectured, but his voice was very gentle.


    After all, his daughter might be fond of playing, but she wasn¡¯t neglecting her cultivation.


    ¡°I know, Daddy.¡±


    Lu Wangshu puffed up her cute face, obediently responding.


    She poked her tender cheeks with two tender jade fingers, producing a ¡®pop pop¡¯ sound, looking very adorable.


    Then, as if she thought of something, her eyes curved up, and she smiled happily, coming to Lu Changsheng¡¯s side, holding her father¡¯s arm in a sticky tone: ¡°Daddy, how about I also ask Brother Qingshan for some pointers?¡±


    ¡°But if I do well, and win against Brother Qingshan, is there a reward?¡±


    Lu Wangshu, in her pink and white dress, with her delicate face and bright and attractive features, spoke as a gentle breeze blew by, causing several strands of hair to fall on her clean forehead, revealing a pair of bright and full eyes, very charming as they moved.

 Chapter 736: Brothers Spar, Playing Like This, Huh? (2)

    ¡°???¡±


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s remark made Lu Changsheng, Lu Qingshan, and Lu Quanzhen all hold back their laughter.


    ¡°Hahaha, since Wangshu wants to seek guidance from her brother, then your Brother Qingshan is of course happy to oblige,¡±


    Lu Qingshan laughed heartily.


    If someone else had said these words, Lu Qingshan would have struck them with his sword directly.


    A mere Energy Refinement Fifth Layer dares to speak such words in front of him, is this an insult?


    But after all, she is his own sister, and he is willing to indulge in her playfulness.


    ¡°Daddy, is there a reward?¡±


    Lu Wangshu looked at her father with a puffed-up face, seemingly feeling underestimated.


    ¡°Fine, if you can really beat Qingshan, you can ask for whatever you want,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, even though he didn¡¯t know what tricks his daughter was playing.


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    ¡°Wangshu, how about this, you give me half of the reward, and I¡¯ll just admit defeat, or you can have me lose in any position you¡¯d like,¡±


    Lu Qingshan teased, clearly seeing that his sister had an upbeat personality, so he joked with her.


    ¡°Brother Qingshan, isn¡¯t it said in the books that Sword Cultivators are all incredibly staunch and unyielding? How can you do something like admit defeat?¡±


    Lu Wangshu tilted her little head and spoke in a somewhat dazed and adorable manner.


    Although she saw that her nominal brother was not as cold and aloof as Sword Cultivators were said to be,


    she never expected him to say something like that.


    ¡°Losing to one¡¯s own sister is not really losing, and besides, there are benefits to it,¡±


    Lu Qingshan said nonchalantly.


    ¡°Hmph, but I, Lu Wangshu, want to win fair and square, Brother Qingshan, take this!¡±


    Lu Wangshu puffed up her face as if she felt looked down upon, and her adorable fuming expression made everyone struggle to hold back their smiles.


    But in the next moment.


    ¡°Shoo shoo shoo¡ª¡±


    Lu Wangshu lightly patted her exquisitely beautiful Storage Bag at her waist.


    Suddenly, a slew of Talismans streamed out in an orderly fashion, and hung suspended in the air.


    ¡°Holy shit! Playing like this???¡±


    Lu Qingshan, with a relaxed and casual demeanor, thought he¡¯d just indulge his sister in her playhouse, curious about what skills she had.


    But upon seeing this scene, he was stunned, and he then looked at his father.


    After all, if this was how they were playing, he was not going to oblige.


    Lu Quanzhen, who was standing beside them, was also slightly startled, his lips twitching.


    He could tell that most of these Talismans were Superior Grade Talismans and Supreme Talismans, and it seemed there were even a few Second RankTalismans mixed in.


    If they fought with these, what chance would an Energy Refining Cultivator have?


    But his sister was only at the Energy Refinement Fifth Layer, and she had so many Talismans, even Second Rank ones?


    He couldn¡¯t help but look at his father.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this nonsense? Who spars like this? And it¡¯s dangerous for you to use Second Rank Talismans at your current level;you might hurt yourself,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said irritably.


    He immediately raised his hand to suppress these Talismans, fearing that his daughter might activate them.


    After all, he saw at a glance that among these Talismans, there were thirty-six Superior Grade Talismans, nine Supreme Talismans, and three Second Rank Talismans.


    If all of them were detonated, not to mention Energy Refinement, even a Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment level would be grievously injured.


    ¡°Daddy, wasn¡¯t it you who taught me to immediately utilize the Talisman Formation once a fight starts, to never give the opponent a chance?¡±


    Lu Wangshu made an innocent face and said, ¡°Besides, I¡¯ve already mastered the Ninety-Nine Wind-Fire Talisman Formation, I won¡¯t hurt myself.¡±


    ¡°I did teach you that, but¡­ huh? You said you¡¯ve mastered the Ninety-Nine Wind-Fire Formation?¡±


    Lu Changsheng exclaimed, surprised and skeptical.


    The Ninety-Nine Wind-Fire Talisman Formation, while just one of the basic formations in the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture,


    still required at least an Energy Refinement Late Stage practitioner to control it.


    His daughter was only at the Fifth Layer of Energy Refinement, clearly unable to do so.


    ¡°Mhm, I wanted to give you a surprise, Daddy,¡±


    Lu Wangshu said.


    ¡°Haha, a surprise? More like a scare.


    That said, Wangshu, demonstrate using some Low-Quality Talismans for me to see.


    If you can really do it, just name your reward,¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke, eager to know how his daughter had accomplished this.


    ¡°All right!¡±


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s face lit up with joy, and she patted her Storage Bag.


    Suddenly, dozens of Low-Quality Talismans flew out, forming an array in mid-air which then rapidly spun, connecting energetically to form a Talisman Formation.


    ¡°Good, good, good!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed delight,


    noticing that his daughter Lu Wangshu¡¯s Mental Spirit was extraordinary, no less than that of an Energy Refinement Late Stage practitioner.


    Seeing that there were no targets around, he turned towards Lu Qingshan and said, ¡°Come, Qingshan, critique your sister¡¯s Formation, these are all Low-Quality Talismans, they won¡¯t be dangerous for you.¡±


    ¡°?¡±


    Lu Qingshan, seeing that they were only Low-Quality Talismans, was also undaunted.


    With his Magical Sword in hand, he chuckled lightly and said with unconcern, ¡°Wangshu, come on, let your Brother Qingshan see how good your Talisman Formation skills are?¡±


    ¡°Brother Qingshan, be careful!¡±


    Lu Wangshu exclaimed crisply, and then rapidly performed Gesture Incantations: ¡°Ninety-Nine Wind-Fire Formation, activate!¡±


    ¡°Whooosh whooosh whooosh¡ª¡±


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    Suddenly, the Talisman Formation spun around, enveloping Lu Qingshan and bombarding him collectively.


    Confronted with such an onslaught, Lu Qingshan did not spoil the fun by breaking the formation;


    instead, his sword gleamed, creating a protective Sword Qi barrier, like a net, that neutralized each of the Talisman Formation¡¯s attacks.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk¡­ It¡¯s normal for the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm to lack a Talisman Cultivator lineage. Ordinary people wouldn¡¯t be able to practice even if they had it,¡±


    Lu Quanzhen watched the scene and felt emotional.


    Even though Low-Quality Talismans only cost one or two Spirit Stones each,


    so many Talismans would still cost nearly a hundred Spirit Stones.


    Just to practice and experience the Talisman Formation once would cost a hundred Spirit Stones;how many people could afford such an expense?


    Even Lu Wangshu could do this only because of her father¡¯s doting.


    ¡°Daddy, how was it?¡±


    Lu Wangshu tilted her chin up slightly, with a bit of a proud and adorable expression.


    ¡°Haha, not bad. Have you been secretly practicing the ¡®Mystic Symbol Forging Divine Technique¡¯ to strengthen your Mental Spirit?¡±

 Chapter 737: Brothers Spar, Is This How You Play? (3)

    Lu Changsheng rubbed his daughter¡¯s black silky hair, smiling as he spoke.


    He guessed that his daughter had spent quite some time on the ¡°Mystic Symbol Forging Divine Technique¡± for nurturing the spirit.


    ¡°I told you I fish for cultivation, Daddy, you didn¡¯t believe me, now do you believe it?¡±


    Lu Wangshu said with a face full of grievance.


    ¡°Alright, alright, Daddy wronged you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but laugh wryly.


    Besides cultivating and making talismans, his daughter also cultivated the Mystic Symbol Forging Divine Technique, so he could only say that his daughter wasn¡¯t slacking and was very diligent.


    Or you could say, his daughter¡¯s talent in cultivation was truly exceptional, capable of multitasking.


    He looked at his daughter and continued, ¡°Tell me, what reward do you want? Do you want to upgrade and recast your beloved boat or something else?¡±


    ¡°Heehee, I want you to make me a puppet,¡±


    Lu Wangshu stated.


    ¡°Making a puppet, no problem, just tell Daddy what kind you want later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t refuse.


    His daughter had always been interested in puppets, liking to tinker with them.


    Or rather, his daughter had interest in puppets, alchemy, artifact refining, talisman making, and beast taming.


    ¡°Dad, I¡¯m going to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm this time, it might be very dangerous, do you have any treasures for self-protection?¡±


    ¡°Perhaps a few Second Rank Talismans, not too many, just give me a few dozen.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Qingshan stepped forward and spoke out.


    ¡°???¡±


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s mouth gaped open, shocked by Lu Qingshan¡¯s cheekiness.


    She had to find a reason before she could ask her father for things.


    She didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingshan to straightforwardly ask for a few dozen Second Rank Talismans.


    ¡°Roll, roll, roll, do you think Second Rank Talismans are cabbages?¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke irritably.


    He himself only had a few thousand talismans on hand.


    When his son just asked for dozens, it really showed that those who don¡¯t make talismans don¡¯t know the difficulty.


    But still, he fished out two stacks of talismans from his storage bag and handed them to Lu Qingshan and Lu Quanzhen, ¡°Ten each, no more, it¡¯s not easy for your father to make even some talismans daily.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, thanks, dad,¡±


    Lu Qingshan quickly accepted them, expressing his thanks.


    ¡°Thank you, father.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen saw Lu Qingshan accept them and naturally, didn¡¯t refuse.


    ¡°Brother Qingshan, aren¡¯t you a sword cultivator? Why do you still need talismans?¡±


    Lu Wangshu asked Lu Qingshan.


    ¡°Being a sword cultivator doesn¡¯t mean I can only use a sword. It¡¯s good to have many skills.¡±


    ¡°If I encounter any magic artifacts that counter flying swords, I can either blast them with talismans or use them to escape.¡±


    Lu Qingshan said in a carefree manner.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it said that all sword cultivators have a resolute heart, prefering to break rather than bend, charging forward undeflected?¡±


    Lu Wangshu continued to inquire.


    She wasn¡¯t pretending to be ignorant.


    She simply hadn¡¯t encountered sword cultivators before;everyone outside said so, misinforming one another.


    ¡°Resolute heart, preferring to break rather than bend, refers to the sword cultivators¡¯ belief in not going against their conscience, not recoiling in seeking mercy, hence many sword cultivators are filled with pride.¡±


    ¡°But many times, when one clearly can¡¯t win and can escape but chooses to court death instead, that¡¯s a sign of mental issues.¡±


    Lu Qingshan explained.


    ¡°Oh, I see, I always thought training with a sword would damage the brain.¡±


    Lu Wangshu said as if a light bulb went off.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng thought of something and turned to ask Lu Qingshan, ¡°Qingshan, where would Quanzhen rank if he participated in the Jinyang Sect¡¯s sword trial?¡±


    He had wanted to ask this question earlier, but it had slipped his mind because Lu Wangshu interrupted him.


    ¡°Brother Quanzhen¡¯s strength, should easily make the top ten.¡±


    Lu Qingshan pondered briefly before answering.


    ¡°Top ten? Qingshan, what¡¯s your ranking in the Jinyang Sect in such sword trials?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, hearing this, took a moment, then immediately asked.


    He had just felt that Lu Qingshan¡¯s combat strength should belong to the top echelon among the Immortal Sects. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Otherwise, the disparity in combat strength among the disciples of the sects would be too exaggerated.


    ¡°I¡¯m naturally first.¡±


    Lu Qingshan replied with a suave smile.


    ¡°Brother Qingshan, you¡¯re really amazing.¡±


    Lu Wangshu was somewhat surprised, just realizing how powerful her adoptive brother was.


    After all, achieving first place, no matter where, was extraordinary.


    ¡°Just so-so, it¡¯s just being first in Jinyang Sect.¡±


    ¡°In two years, Yue Country¡¯s Five Great Immortal Sects will hold a sword trial, and if I seize first place then, my name might get known even here in Jiang Country. Later, if you encounter any issues, you can just mention my name.¡±


    Lu Qingshan said nonchalantly.


    ¡°You can¡¯t bear to not show off, can you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat speechless.


    ¡°Dad, don¡¯t you think such things add to one¡¯s prestige? In the future, when people see you, they¡¯ll exclaim in admiration, ¡®Look, that¡¯s the father of Qingshan, the Sword Immortal.''¡±


    Lu Qingshan joked.


    ¡°Just don¡¯t cause me trouble and I¡¯ll be thankful enough.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke irritably.


    Hearing Lu Qingshan¡¯s words, Lu Quanzhen felt much more serene inside.


    He now knew his younger brother was not just top-tier, but among the most elite.


    Currently, his own combat strength was not far behind the true transmissions of the Immortal Sects.


    ¡°Once I break through Foundation Establishment and comprehend the ¡®Yin Yang Five Elements Kunpeng Technique¡¯ and cultivate its several techniques and secrets, my combat strength will further improve.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen murmured to himself, not at all disheartened, confronting his own reality.


    Then, the group returned to the Lu Family Mansion, chatting and laughing all the way.

 Chapter 738: Repeat Rewards, Head to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm!

    In a certain valley,


    A tall and robust figure was practicing martial arts.


    His black hair was thick, his body nimble, and as the sunlight shone upon him, his muscles appeared to gleam with a thin layer of gold, as if they were cast in gold.


    ¡°Wham! Wham! Wham!¡±


    The man¡¯s punches and kicks flew, creating whooshing and whistling sounds as they moved through the air.


    Nearby trees and giant stones shattered under the force of his blows, exploding like dynamite, turning into dust, wood chips, and stones filling the air.


    Although Lu Ping¡¯an had already reached the pinnacle of the martial path, with no further steps to climb, he still persisted in his martial arts practice.


    One reason was the habit he had formed since childhood.


    Another reason was that he found many martial techniques to be particularly effective in close combat against cultivators, yielding unexpected results, so he continued practicing to integrate and master them.


    The final reason was that he discovered that practicing martial arts could speed up the refinement of the magical treasures within his body, making it a form of cultivation.


    ¡°Open Mountain!¡±


    After practicing for a while, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s breathing suddenly changed, sounding like the roar of a dragon or bellow of an elephant, his breath heavy as if his body was as majestic as mountains and as grand as peaks, with all his tendons and bones singing harmoniously and his internal organs rumbling.


    Then his right fist swung out like a dragon-snake taking flight, slamming forward ferociously.


    If someone observed with the Spiritual Spring technique, they would see a giant axe appearing faintly behind Lu Ping¡¯an, chopping down forcefully.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    In an instant, the mountain range in front of him erupted with a thunderous noise under the overwhelming force of the punch, echoing throughout the valley and startling birds and beasts with shrieks.


    After a while, once the dust settled, the mountain seemed to have been split by a giant axe, leaving behind a deep, charred, and smoldering crevasse.


    ¡°I¡¯ve finally mastered it.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an exhaled a heated breath, his majestic physique now charged with a more wild and domineering presence, intimidating to those around.


    This punch was a result of his enlightenment through the nurtured Treasure Bones.


    Using the Treasure Bones as a medium, he fused the Spirit Meat with them to borrow a fraction of the power and presence from the magical treasures within his body.


    Previously, due to his physical limitations, he couldn¡¯t grasp this power.


    But now, at the Energy Refinement Late Stage, having broken through to the fifth layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, he finally mastered this power through continuous familiarity.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an brother, Ping¡¯an brother¡­¡±


    At this moment, a crisp female voice rang out.


    A petite figure in a red dress approached, curious and playful, calling out as she ran.


    ¡°Jiu¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an saw Su Jiu¡¯er and immediately reigned in his aura, turning his head to look and greeted her cheerfully.


    Out of guilt for accidentally killing her pet after she had saved him, he felt particularly indebted to her.


    So, seeing Su Jiu¡¯er all alone and lonesome, he stayed to keep her company and to chat, brightening her spirits.


    Usually, he would practice martial arts in his spare time, slowly becoming familiar with and integrating the power of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    As their interactions increased, their relationship grew more cordial.


    He treated her as his little sister, and at some point, she started calling him ¡®Ping¡¯an brother¡¯ all the time.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an brother, Xiao Bai has given birth. She had three little Xiaobais.¡±


    Su Jiu¡¯er¡¯s eyes curved into crescents, her face full of joy as she spoke to Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡°Oh, let¡¯s go have a look.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said with a smile.


    Su Jiu¡¯er¡¯s life was quite monotonous and dull.


    Her days consisted of looking at plants, playing with crickets and bugs, or casually strolling through the forest.


    So, Lu Ping¡¯an caught a few Demon Beasts for her, cleared a vegetable garden, and dug a pond.


    At least then she would have something to do: feed the Demon Beasts, tend to the garden, watch the frogs in the pond, and go fishing.


    These trivial and mundane tasks were full of fun for Su Jiu¡¯er, and she felt very happy and content with them every day.


    Soon, the two of them arrived at a small bamboo grove where they lived.


    The place had taken on more of a lived-in feel since Lu Ping¡¯an had cultivated and improved it.


    Then, they went to a nest built of stone, where two white tigers lay.


    Upon seeing Lu Ping¡¯an, the two tigers immediately showed fear.


    Although Lu Ping¡¯an knew some basic Beast Taming knowledge, it was only theoretical.


    So, to subdue these two tigers at first, he used the most ancient and simple method and fought them for half a month.


    This caused the tigers to fear him deep down.


    Now, you could see one of the tigers lying exhaustedly with three newborn tiger cubs suckling on her.


    The two did not disturb them and just quietly observed the tigers.


    After a while, Lu Ping¡¯an took one of the tigers, Da Bai, out hunting.


    ¡°It¡¯s been about half a year, hasn¡¯t it?¡±


    That night, Lu Ping¡¯an, Xiao An, and Su Jiu¡¯er gazed at the stars in the night sky.


    He remembered that it had been about half a year since he arrived here.


    He had been thinking of returning home for a while.


    After all, he had told his father that he would return once he reached the Seventh Level Energy Refinement. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But he also felt that leaving would make Su Jiu¡¯er very lonely and sad.


    Lu Ping¡¯an took a deep breath, realizing that this matter had to be addressed sooner or later.


    He couldn¡¯t stay here with her forever.


    He clenched and then unclenched his fists, mustering his courage, and turned to the girl, ¡°Jiu¡¯er.¡±


    ¡°What is it, Ping¡¯an brother?¡±


    Su Jiu¡¯er crouched on the ground, hugging her knees, smiling as she looked up at Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡°That, that¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked at the girl¡¯s cheeks and suddenly didn¡¯t know how to start.


    After scratching his head and with an apologetic expression, he said, ¡°I actually have some other matters and can¡¯t stay here all the time.¡±


    Su Jiu¡¯er felt a tremor in her heart upon hearing this and a sense of loss.


    After a while, she finally spoke softly, ¡°Ping¡¯an brother, will you come back to see Jiu¡¯er in the future?¡±


    She might be naive, but she understood that Lu Ping¡¯an couldn¡¯t stay with her forever.

 Chapter 739: Repeat Rewards, Head to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm! (2)

    He had his own matters to attend to, just like his parents had theirs to do.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll come visit Jiu¡¯er when I have time.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an quickly nodded and said.


    He planned to take care of the Parasitic Cultivators who had tried to kill him before, then return home.


    When he headed for Jiuxiao Immortal City, he would come to see his sister.


    ¡°Brother Ping¡¯an, you can¡¯t lie to me. Come see me when you have time;let¡¯s pinky swear.¡±


    The girl¡¯s eyes seemed to twinkle with a bright glow as she stretched out her fair finger and solemnly said.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an grinned and extended his finger to pinky swear with the girl.


    ¡°Brother Ping¡¯an, when do you plan to leave?¡±


    After the pinky swear, Su Jiu¡¯er smiled with her eyes squinting, appearing radiant and moist under the night sky.


    ¡°Uh, in a few days.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an thought it over, feeling he should spend a little more time with Su Jiu¡¯er.


    ¡°Mhmm, Brother Ping¡¯an, please take good care of yourself when you leave. Grandma says it¡¯s very dangerous outside.¡±


    Although Su Jiu¡¯er felt quite disheartened, she tried to appear as natural as possible.


    She knew that showing her sadness would affect him.


    That night, the two talked for a long time until the grandmother reminded Su Jiu¡¯er to go to bed, and she returned to her bamboo house to rest.


    Lu Ping¡¯an also returned to his own room to rest.


    ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an.¡±


    At this moment, an old woman with white hair, a withered face, holding a serpent-headed cane, appeared in the room.


    ¡°Grandma.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked at the old woman and called out.


    After spending so much time together, he knew that this grandmother was a cultivator.


    But her specific name and cultivation level were unknown to him.


    He only knew that she was taking care of Su Jiu¡¯er.


    Otherwise, he would have considered taking Su Jiu¡¯er home with him, so she wouldn¡¯t be so lonely and bored.


    ¡°When you leave this place, you must not speak of Jiu¡¯er¡¯s matters to anyone.¡±


    The old woman¡¯s voice was aged as she said this.


    ¡°Please rest assured, Grandma. I will certainly not speak of your and Jiu¡¯er¡¯s matters.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an might have been a bit naive, but he wasn¡¯t foolish.


    He was aware that Su Jiu¡¯er and the grandmother must have some secret, which was why they lived here.


    After some thought, he took a Heart Demon Oath on the spot.


    Because words alone were not reliable, for cultivators, this oath was extremely solemn.


    ¡°Good, you can come see Jiu¡¯er when you have the time.¡±


    Seeing this, the old woman¡¯s voice softened slightly, and she vanished.


    Through her observations over the past six months, she saw that Lu Ping¡¯an was forthright and not a malevolent person.


    Otherwise, even if he appeared to be a descendant of a True Monarch, she wouldn¡¯t have let him leave so easily.


    However, throughout these six months, she felt that Lu Ping¡¯an didn¡¯t seem like the descendant of a True Monarch at all.


    He seemed more like an ordinary martial artist who had come upon a great fortune.


    Otherwise, how could it be that one on the Immortal Path still practiced everyday, crude martial arts?


    Seven days later.


    Lu Ping¡¯an bid farewell to Su Jiu¡¯er.


    He wanted to say something but felt that anything he said would be superfluous.


    Eventually, he merely scratched his head and softly said, ¡°Jiu¡¯er, take care.¡±


    ¡°Brother Ping¡¯an, this is the peace charm I made for you, I hope everything goes your way, safe and sound!¡±


    The girl¡¯s eyelashes trembled slightly as she nodded with a smile, taking out a talisman pouch.


    ¡°Thank you, it¡¯s very pretty.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an received the talisman pouch and earnestly said.


    He had noticed, days earlier, that the girl had been clumsily making the talisman pouch, obviously putting in a lot of effort.


    ¡°I¡¯m off.¡±


    Taking a deep breath, he waved his hand and said.


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    Lu Ping¡¯an took large strides without looking back, knowing that Su Jiu¡¯er must be watching him.


    But at that moment, he couldn¡¯t help remembering his own parting with Qin Yi years ago.


    Back then, like Su Jiu¡¯er, he had bid farewell.


    Only at that time, they were divided by their mortal and immortal realms.


    She was headed for the distant Heavenly Sword Sect, while he had chosen to return home to take over the family business, so their chances of meeting again were virtually nonexistent.


    But now, it was not a farewell forever!


    Suddenly, Lu Ping¡¯an turned around, his face beaming with a smile, and loudly said, ¡°Jiu¡¯er, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll come back to visit you when I have time!¡±


    ¡°Brother Ping¡¯an, have a safe journey!¡±


    The girl¡¯s face showed a smile.


    ¡°Whew!¡±


    At that moment, Lu Ping¡¯an felt his heart was much more relaxed and carefree.


    Then, with a light step, his figure blurred like a phantom towards the direction of the cliff and the ruined temple.


    ¡­


    Time flew quickly, and in the blink of an eye, three months had passed.


    Originally, Lu Changsheng had planned to take Lu Wangshu to the Luoyun Mountain Range during this time to visit Xiao Xiyue.


    But because of the opening of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, and the return of Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu to the family, this plan was naturally postponed.


    He planned to wait until the matters of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm were finished before taking his daughter Lu Wangshu out for a trip.


    As the time for the Purple Shadow Secret Realm¡¯s opening drew near, many family forces and Loose Cultivators headed towards the realm.


    During these times, though sales of Elixir Medicines, Talisman, Puppets, and Magic Artifacts had increased, it wasn¡¯t by a staggering amount.


    One reason was that everyone was aware of the Secret Realm and would have made preparations in advance.


    Another was that, although there were many going to the Secret Realm, once averaged out, the numbers seemed quite ordinary.


    However, sales of the Puppets from Bihu Mountain had seen a significant increase over these months.


    In the Puppet Workshop, within a side hall.


    Lu Changsheng was crafting a custom-made Puppet for his beloved daughter.


    His daughter, Lu Wangshu, was helping by taking care of the children, playing with Lu Lingxiao and Lu Linghe.


    ¡°Biu!¡±


    Lu Wangshu made a gesture towards Lu Linghe, who paused for a moment before ¡°Ah, awoo¡± collapsing to the ground.


    Sitting beside them, Lu Lingxiao watched the scene with disdain and speechlessness, feeling that the two were exceedingly childish, while focusing on their father engraving Spiritual Patterns.


    Lu Linghe, however, was having a great time, and then looking up with a ¡®sister, sister¡¯, he called out to Lu Wangshu for some candy.


    ¡°Wangshu, eating too much candy is bad for your teeth.¡±

 Chapter 740: Repeat Rewards, Head to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm! (3)

    Lu Changsheng looked at the two sisters and spoke up to remind them.


    ¡°Daddy? Since when do cultivators have bad teeth?¡±


    Lu Wangshu revealed her own snow-white, neatly arranged teeth.


    Then, with a flick of her index finger and thumb, she popped a candy into her little sister¡¯s mouth, saying, ¡°Right, Xiaohe?¡±


    ¡°Mmm-hmm.¡±


    Lu Linghe nodded vigorously.


    Watching this scene, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but wonder.


    Was having Lu Wangshu spend more time getting close to these siblings a good thing, or a bad thing? Could it lead them astray?


    He felt it was necessary to seriously consider this issue.


    Long after, Lu Changsheng finished polishing a puppet part and stood up, calling it a day.


    Although he said he was making a puppet for his daughter,


    such a project with its great scope would certainly take a year or two to deliver.


    Lu Changsheng, with his children in tow, left the Puppet Workshop and returned to the Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡°Husband, today I saw a young woman who I think would be very suitable for Quanzhen¡­¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen approached Lu Changsheng as soon as she saw him, eager to share.


    Because of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm matter, Lu Changsheng had not asked Lu Quanzhen to return to White Tiger Mountain to take charge, instead leaving the matter to his son Lu Qingsong.


    And during these days, Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s routine marriage pushing had resumed.


    After all, with four children, Lu Yuzhen, Lu Caizhen, and Lu Huaizhen all settled down,


    it was natural for her to put her heart and soul into getting the eldest son, Lu Quanzhen, married.


    ¡°Mmm, alright, Zhenzhen, you make the decision. As long as Quanzhen agrees, I will go propose immediately.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and nodded, wanting nothing to do with these matters.


    ¡°But Quanzhen is avoiding me, and I don¡¯t know where he¡¯s gone.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen said, feeling somewhat aggrieved.


    Two months ago, Qu Zhenzhen had finally cultivated the Auspicious Tree as her life-bound Spiritual Root. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The effect was a few notches below Lu Miaoyun¡¯s, boosting her only to the Eighth Level Energy Refinement.


    However, she did undergo quite a change.


    Not only did she look a few years younger, but she also gained a somewhat ethereal and natural aura.


    That night, Lu Changsheng attempted dual cultivation with Qu Zhenzhen to see if he could gain any special traits from the Auspicious Tree.


    At the end of their dual cultivation, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mental spirit was utterly calm, free of all distractions, as if he¡¯d entered a sage-like state.


    Because of this, he immediately gave up on practicing the Tender Embrace Technique with Qu Zhenzhen ¡ª in the long run, who could withstand such tranquility?


    ¡°Ha, it¡¯s good that Quanzhen is dedicated to his cultivation, and getting married later is no problem. Let him be.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said offhandedly.


    Although he encouraged his children to procreate,


    he still maintained an attitude of letting nature take its course.


    After all, he would still support them if the children wished to pursue cultivation diligently.


    ¡°But getting married doesn¡¯t affect one¡¯s cultivation.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen replied.


    Although she had heard that getting married could hinder cultivation,


    her own husband, with a bevy of wives and a house full of children, didn¡¯t seem to be affected in the least.


    Thus, clearly, that rumor was false!


    ¡°Hehe, children and grandchildren have their own luck. If Zhenzhen likes children so much, we could have a few more.¡±


    Lu Changsheng wrapped his arm around his petite wife and whispered in her ear.


    ¡°Husband~¡±


    Upon hearing this, Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s cheeks flushed with embarrassment.


    Such an old couple they were, with children already so grown, and yet they were contemplating more kids.


    But Qu Zhenzhen thought of the books that stated if both parents were formidable, the children they bore would be clever and formidable, with exceptional talents.


    If she could become a Foundation Building Great Cultivator like her sister Miaoyun, the child she and her husband would have might be as outstanding as Qingshan, with exceptional talent.


    At this moment, she felt a twinge of anticipation.


    After all, her husband truly adored children.


    And she could see that he showed a bit more affection for those with extraordinary talents.


    ¡­


    That day, a system notification resounded in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    [Congratulations, Host, for a hundred of your progeny breaking through to the Martial Dao Innate, granting a Bloodline Effect: a 3% increase in the probability of offspring having Spiritual Roots, and a chance for one lottery draw!]


    ¡°Mm? It¡¯s changed from fertility probability to offspring Spiritual Root probability¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng noticed a change in the bloodline effects granted by the system.


    It had previously been about the probability of him having more descendants.


    Now it was about the probability of his offspring having Spiritual Roots.


    ¡°3%;not bad at all¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t feel the probability was small.


    On one hand, there was still potential for improvement in the future.


    On the other hand, the probability of mortals giving birth to offspring with a Spiritual Root was exceedingly low.


    The Lu Family¡¯s third generation numbered over two hundred and forty people now.


    Yet among them, only nineteen children had a Spiritual Root.


    The reason was simple;when it came to childbirth, even with policy encouragement, the primary population still came from the secular world, without Spiritual Roots.


    On Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s side, only a few obedient children like Lu Yun and Lu Xianzhi started families early and had offspring.


    Few other children chose to marry.


    Lu Changsheng was roughly aware that it should be because of himself, a father with a Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, having achieved so much.


    Therefore, even the children in the family with Lower Grade Spiritual Roots still harbored some dreams of Foundation Establishment, striving as much as possible while they were young.


    ¡°Not even a hundred, and it¡¯s just a normal lottery.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing it was only a normal lottery, felt somewhat listless.


    Having experienced several Advanced Level lotteries, he gradually became somewhat disdainful of normal lotteries.


    However, since he had already received the Child Money, he naturally wouldn¡¯t waste it.


    ¡°System, draw the lottery.¡±


    As his words fell, the System¡¯s Great Roulette began to spin rapidly.


    Then it slowly stopped at the ¡®Elixir Medicines¡¯ category.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a bottle of Purple Mansion Elixir!]


    [The reward has been delivered to the System Space;the host may check it at any time.]


    An image of an elixir appeared from the roulette accompanied by a system notification sound.


    ¡°Purple Mansion Elixir? The system rewards can draw duplicate rewards?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows raised.


    He had drawn the lottery over forty times now.


    This was the first time he had drawn a repeated reward.


    [Elixir Medicine: Purple Mansion Elixir]


    [Quality: Third Rank]


    [Description: Can purify the soul, clarify the physical body, strengthen the divine sense and physique.]


    ¡°Indeed exactly the same, but this Purple Mansion Elixir is still quite good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered about the Purple Mansion Elixir in his System Space.


    Although the Purple Mansion Elixir was not as good as the Coagulation Crystal Elixir,


    a bottle of ten pills could still be considered top-tier elixir medicines.


    Originally, after he had consumed ten Purple Mansion Elixirs, not only was his physical body enhanced, but his divine sense jumped from the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage!


    This improvement could not be said to be small!


    ¡°Now that Quanzhen and Qing Shan are about to break through Foundation Establishment, this Purple Mansion Elixir will be used by them when the time comes.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Now that his physical body and divine sense would get limited effects from consuming the Purple Mansion Elixir, it would be better to let his children consume it.


    After all, when they broke through their realms, it would also reflect back onto him.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng extracted the Purple Mansion Elixir from the System Space and placed it into his Storage Ring.


    ¡°Looking at the time, the Purple Shadow Secret Realm should also be about to open.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm and prepared to send Lu Quanzhen there.


    As for Lu Qingshan, his master Tianyuan True Immortal had already indicated he would come to receive him, so it was unnecessary for Lu Changsheng to escort him.


    Soon after, Lu Changsheng explained things to Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, and Lu Qingshan, and then took Lu Quanzhen away from Bi Lake Mountain toward Ziyun Gorge, where the Purple Shadow Secret Realm was located.


    The distance from Bi Lake Mountain to Ziyun Gorge was not very far.


    Heading north, it was approximately a month¡¯s journey by controlling a Spirit Boat.


    Just as Lu Changsheng was sending Lu Quanzhen to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm,


    in a mountain range,


    ¡°It seems to be in this direction, right? Ping¡¯an, look, am I going the right way?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, tall and robust in a green outfit, rode on a black spirit horse, holding a map and asking Ping¡¯an beside him.


    Ping¡¯an looked at the map for a long time, then nodded, indicating it should be correct.


    ¡°Since it¡¯s right, then let¡¯s set off again!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an promptly packed up the spirit horse and continued on his way.


    Three months ago, he had been continuously investigating and had blasted to death several Parasitic Cultivators who had ambushed him.


    During this time, he heard the news that the Purple Shadow Secret Realm was opening.


    Having long known of the famous Purple Shadow Secret Realm,


    Ping¡¯an knew that it was most renowned for producing primary Spiritual Medicine for Foundation Establishment Elixirs, the Heavenly Spirit Fruit!


    Thinking of his current strength, an idea suddenly sprang to mind to take a trip to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    He hoped to see if he could gain anything and find a few Heavenly Spirit Fruits.


    In this way, not only would his own future Foundation Establishment be hopeful,


    but he could also prepare Foundation Establishment Elixirs for his aunt and siblings.


    So, he bought a map, and instead of going home, he changed his course toward the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.

 Chapter 741: Pingan, how did you get here?

    Ziyun Gorge.


    The entire gorge extended for hundreds of miles, flanked by vast and lofty mountain ranges.


    Due to the presence of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, there were almost no traces of Demon Beasts along this section of the gorge.


    Even if a few Demon Beasts occasionally appeared, they would be hunted by passing Cultivators and nearby Family Forces.


    On this journey, what one truly needed to be cautious of was other Cultivators.


    Because the Purple Shadow Secret Realm opened once every thirty years, it was common knowledge.


    Many chose not to venture into the secret realm but instead turned into Robber Cultivators, lying in wait to ambush and kill here.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng was steering a Spirit Boat, taking Lu Quanzhen into Ziyun Gorge.


    He wore luxurious dark robes, standing tall and straight on the Spirit Boat with his hands clasped behind his back, exuding an aura of profound stability and confidence, emitting a faint Foundation Establishment Spiritual Pressure.


    Facing such a spiritual pressure, naturally, no Robber Cultivator dared to act recklessly.


    After all, most Robber Cultivators were merely Energy Refining Cultivators.


    They would only target seemingly easy-to-bully Loose Cultivators.


    This made Lu Changsheng muse whether there might be Foundation Establishment Cultivators intentionally disguising themselves, coming here to fish for law enforcement.


    After all, the Cultivation World never lacked such idle people.


    Moreover, instead of robbing poor Loose Cultivators, it was better to rob Robber Cultivators. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡­


    Soon after, Lu Changsheng drove the Spirit Boat through the gorge and arrived at the end.


    Ahead was a vast expanse of yellow soil slope.


    At the center of the slope seemed to be a large purple altar.


    Scattered around the altar were numerous Cultivators, numbering in the hundreds;it was quite bustling.


    Ninety-nine percent of these Cultivators were Energy Refining Cultivators.


    However, most of them possessed the Cultivation Level of the Energy Refinement Late Stage.


    Most Foundation Establishment Cultivators, like Lu Changsheng, were sending Family juniors or descendants.


    However, they mostly had three or four, or even seven or eight Energy Refining Cultivators by their side.


    Like Lu Changsheng, who only brought one person, was rather rare.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s Spirit Boat slowly descend, a few nearby Energy Refining Cultivators immediately showed a respectful demeanor and moved aside to make room.


    To avoid offending Lu Changsheng, or being deemed displeasing by him.


    After all, the moods of Foundation Establishment Cultivators were unpredictable.


    If one was in a bad mood and found them bothersome, attacking them would leave them nowhere even to cry.


    ¡°This Purple Shadow Secret Realm really is lively.¡±


    Lu Changsheng put away the Spirit Boat and looked at the scene, clicking his tongue.


    Although he had visited Jiuxiao Immortal City and Azure Phoenix Immortal City,


    he had never seen such a gathering of hundreds of Cultivators ready for action like in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    At this time, he spotted people from Qingzhu Mountain and Hundred Birds Lake in the crowd.


    Qingzhu Mountain was led by someone he knew, Lu Miao Feng.


    In total, there were four people, besides Lu Miao Feng who was at Ninth Level Energy Refinement, the other three were only at Eighth and Seventh Level Energy Refinement.


    Lu Changsheng did not go up to greet them.


    He came here incognito this trip and had disguised himself along with Lu Quanzhen.


    After all, concealing one¡¯s identity made things more convenient, as showing one¡¯s true appearance easily invited trouble.


    Not just him, many Cultivators present had disguised themselves.


    ¡°Quanzhen, if you wish, you could later join Miaofeng and the others,¡±


    Lu Changsheng transmitted a message to his son Lu Quanzhen at his side.


    He had previously learned about the Purple Shadow Secret Realm from Qingzhu Mountain.


    Everyone entering it would appear randomly within the realm.


    But they could meet up immediately using Transmission Talismans, Yin-Yang Sensing Talismans, and other such items.


    Thus, at this moment, one could see many Loose Cultivators and Family juniors recognizing each other and forming groups.


    After all, besides seeking opportunities, the Purple Shadow Secret Realm also served as a trial site for the disciples of Immortal Sects.


    Disciples of Immortal Sects may not be bloodthirsty.


    But who could say in such situations, one must prepare for the worst.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, dressed in black robes with a scholar-like demeanor, nodded in agreement.


    The two of them rested on the spot, waiting for the Four Great Immortal Sects to open the secret realm.


    As time passed, more and more Foundation Establishment Cultivators with their disciples and successors arrived.


    At that time, Lu Changsheng saw an elderly man with a majestic appearance stepping down from a golden Spirit Boat with six Energy Refining Cultivators.


    ¡°Golden Dragon Ridge¡­ ¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he saw the newcomers.


    He then said to his son beside him, ¡°Quanzhen, if you encounter people from Golden Dragon Ridge in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, join up with Qingshan and slaughter them all.¡±


    Despite the Jin Family Patriarch coming forward to apologize and make amends,


    it was purely to save face!


    Moreover, they had been suppressing the business interests of White Tiger Mountain openly and secretly over the past year.


    Faced with this situation, he could not do much directly, but with such an opportunity, naturally, he would not be polite.


    Of course, the main reason was his confidence in his son¡¯s abilities.


    Even if Lu Qingshan was not there, Lu Changsheng was quite reassured about Lu Quanzhen¡¯s situation.


    Second Rank Puppet, a full set of top-tier magical artifacts, Talisman Treasure Bronze Ge, a pile of Second Rank Talismans.


    In such a situation, how could a few Energy Refining Cultivators be his match!?


    Even Foundation Establishment Cultivators would get a headache encountering Lu Quanzhen.


    Lu Quanzhen was somewhat surprised by his father¡¯s words,


    but he merely smiled and squinted his eyes, glanced at the people from Golden Dragon Ridge, and responded softly, ¡°Father, rest assured.¡±


    ¡­


    Time passed bit by bit.


    As more and more people gathered, Lu Changsheng learned that many Family Forces¡¯ Foundation Establishment Cultivators came to buy resources, Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.


    After Loose Cultivators exited the secret realm, they would conduct transactions.


    Because the Four Great Immortal Sects only collected some rare resources.


    The remaining resources, which most Loose Cultivators didn¡¯t need, were directly traded here.


    Or they would use resources to hire someone to escort them to the Marketplace.


    ¡°Never thought this Purple Shadow Secret Realm would have so many ins and outs.¡±


    Lu Changsheng clicked his tongue in realization, now understanding why many Family Forces openly came.

 Chapter 742: Pingan, How Did You Come Here? (2)

    Because the Family had a good reputation, people were willing to trust them even if their purchase prices were cheaper by a few percentages.


    However, he was now disguised, which made it inappropriate to engage in purchasing activities.


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    Just then, Lu Changsheng suddenly opened his eyes as if he sensed something.


    He saw a tall, burly, dust-covered man looking like a wanderer of the rivers and lakes who had found a spot to sit down in the distance.


    Lu Changsheng instantly sensed a familiar aura from the person. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an?¡±


    Lu Changsheng swept his divine sense and immediately saw through the disguise.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t Ping¡¯an supposed to be traveling? Why has he come to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm?¡±


    A trace of surprise appeared in his eyes as he transmitted his voice, ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an, come here.¡±


    ¡°Ah?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, upon hearing this, was startled and looked around in confusion.


    He didn¡¯t return home this trip, knowing that if his father knew he was aiming for the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, he would likely disagree.


    So, he decided on his own to come here secretly.


    Unexpectedly, he had just arrived at Ziyun Gorge when he heard his father¡¯s voice.


    He looked around but did not see his father, Lu Changsheng.


    Moments later, he saw a man in his thirties, with a dignified appearance and a profound aura, wearing a dark robe, walking toward him accompanied by a scholarly young man in a black robe.


    ¡°You are¡­ Father?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an asked, somewhat unsure.


    The man in the dark robe looked nothing like his father as he usually appeared.


    ¡°Indeed.¡±


    Lu Changsheng answered, nodding slightly. His current disguise tactic wasn¡¯t as simple as his early years¡¯ disguises.


    Not only was he using a Fate-Defying Robe to mask and contain his aura, but he also wore a specialized disguise mask.


    Unless a Nascent Soul Immortal used divine sense to investigate, it would be hard to discern his real face.


    Lu Quanzhen was also disguising his appearance and aura.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an, why are you here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng brought his son to the side and asked.


    ¡°I heard that the Purple Shadow Secret Realm was opening, so I thought I¡¯d come to check it out. Maybe I could find something¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an scratched his head, looking somewhat sheepish.


    As if worried his father might misunderstand, he hastily explained, ¡°Father, I¡¯m not overestimating myself. I had some fortuitous encounters before, and I¡¯ve reached the fifth level of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, so I dared to come here.¡±


    ¡°Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art¡¯s fifth level!?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen next to him narrowed his eyes in surprise.


    In his younger years, Lu Changsheng had taught him the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    However, he didn¡¯t excel in it and eventually abandoned this cultivation technique.


    Unexpectedly, his elder brother had advanced this technique to the fifth level, which meant his physical body was comparable to a Spiritual Artifact?


    ¡°Since you are already here, would I blame you?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to his son, sounding a bit irritable.


    ¡°Thank you, Father.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an immediately relaxed and nodded.


    It was usually fine dealing with Lu Changsheng.


    But in his current disguised form, with an inherent authority that commanded respect, it genuinely made him nervous.


    ¡°Father, why are you here?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an continued, looking at Lu Quanzhen, eager to know who this was.


    ¡°I came to bring Quanzhen here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng answered.


    ¡°Big brother.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen called out with a smile, his demeanor gentle and scholarly.


    ¡°You¡¯re Quanzhen?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked at Lu Quanzhen, surprised.


    Then he said, ¡°Father, isn¡¯t the Purple Shadow Secret Realm quite dangerous? Quanzhen coming here¡­¡±


    He did not know much about Lu Quanzhen¡¯s situation.


    Only that this younger brother¡¯s cultivation level wouldn¡¯t be much higher than his own.


    ¡°Quanzhen too has had some opportunities;he is now at the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement.¡±


    ¡°When you both enter the secret realm, you can contact each other through your identity jades and look after each other.¡±


    Lu Changsheng instructed.


    ¡°Energy Refinement Ninth Level.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked surprised, not expecting his younger brother to have reached the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement.


    However, considering he himself had encounters, it was quite normal for his siblings to have some fortuitous adventures.


    ¡°Rest assured, Father!¡¯


    ¡°You have any preparations for entering the secret realm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    ¡°Uh¡­ I did inquire about the Purple Shadow Secret Realm and learned some information about it.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said somewhat awkwardly.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head helplessly.


    He then took them to a secluded spot and took out a stack of talismans and a couple of bottles from his storage ring to give to his son.


    In the past, he would have carried a plethora of magical artifacts and heavenly and earthly treasures on him.


    But now, with a family to care for, the previously acquired magical artifacts and treasures were all placed in the Treasure Pavilion at home for the family to manage.


    Therefore, he only had elixir medicines and talismans, with no spare magical artifacts.


    Otherwise, he would have equipped his son with a complete set of magical artifacts.


    ¡°Thank you, Father.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s heart warmed as he thanked his father.


    ¡°Big brother, do you need any magical artifacts? See if there¡¯s anything you could use?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Quanzhen took out several top-tier magical artifacts and asked.


    These artifacts had been prepared by Lu Changsheng for him, complete for offense, defense, escape, and support.


    ¡°Uh, no need, no need, I have magical artifacts.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an quickly waved his hands, feeling awkward about taking his younger brother¡¯s artifacts.


    ¡°Big brother, I have a robe, and I won¡¯t be using this Spiritual Armor. Take it.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, knowing his elder brother practiced body cultivation, handed Lu Ping¡¯an a piece of Spiritual Armor.


    ¡°Since Quanzhen is offering it so kindly, then accept it. Be extra cautious on this trip into the secret realm¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng, pleased to see his sons getting along well, said with contentment.


    He then informed Lu Ping¡¯an about some points to be wary of in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    Although Lu Ping¡¯an mentioned he understood the realm¡¯s situation¡­

 Chapter 743: Pingan, How Did You Come Here? (3)

    ¡°But he knew without thinking that most of it was just baseless gossip spread by Loose Cultivators, with truth and falsehoods intermingled;it was better not to believe in them at all.¡±


    After Lu Changsheng had finished speaking, he continued to instruct, ¡°By the way, if you see any rare Spiritual Medicine, like Heavenly Spirit Fruits, just uproot them completely, and later put them into Quanzhen¡¯s Spirit Plant Bag.¡±


    This trip to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, he naturally thought of the Heavenly Spirit Fruits that were abundant within.


    Though the Heavenly Spirit Fruit was only a Second Rank Spirit Fruit, aside from in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, it was practically impossible to grow elsewhere.


    But for such a situation, Lu Changsheng thought of his little green bottle.


    He believed that he could try to cultivate Heavenly Spirit Fruits using the Myriad Spirits Bottle.


    If he could successfully grow and harvest them, his family wouldn¡¯t need to worry about Foundation Establishment Elixirs in the future.


    ¡°Alright, father.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded his head.


    His main purpose before was the Heavenly Spirit Fruits.


    He now firmly committed these words to memory.


    Encountering any rare Spirit Flowers or Spirit Grasses, he would uproot them all!


    ¡°By the way, what¡¯s going on with you having broken through to the fifth layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art?¡±


    At this time, Lu Changsheng became concerned about his son¡¯s Second Order Body Refining.


    At the time he found out that Lu Ping¡¯an had a Body Refinement breakthrough, he was flabbergasted for quite a while.


    ¡°Uh¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an scratched his head and shared his experience.


    He mentioned that he previously encountered an ambush and coincidentally, an Ironback Centipede and a Vermilion Toad entered his body.


    At that time, he was almost unconscious, about to pass out.


    But the light had appeared before and the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art had run automatically, refining the magical treasures and both poisons inside his body, so he broke through the fifth layer.


    As for the matter with Su Jiu¡¯er, because he had previously promised her and sworn an oath that bound his Heart Demon, he didn¡¯t mention it too much.


    ¡°Be more careful in the future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted his son¡¯s shoulder and said solemnly.


    The process might sound simple.


    But he could hear the danger in it.


    Because he knew that the Hope Gu worked only when encountering a hopeless situation.


    This indicated that, at that time, Lu Ping¡¯an was actually on the verge of death.


    ¡°Father, I understand.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded again and again. He himself was quite frightened after the fact.


    ¡­


    After explaining everything, the trio returned to the area around the altar.


    ¡°Hmm, the presence of a False Core Immortal¡­¡± S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Just as they sat down, Lu Changsheng sensed a dominant aura coming from the south.


    Soon after, a White Jade Tower Ship with intricately carved beams and lavish decorations approached from the sky.


    At the forefront of the ship¡¯s deck, stood a long-haired woman, enchanting in appearance, exuding charm in every gesture.


    She wore a light pink sheer palace dress, which made her graceful figure distinctly visible.


    Especially her pair of snow-white beautiful legs, lightly covered by the sheer dress, revealed their shape, yet added a hazy temptation.


    ¡°It¡¯s Huan Yin Sect!¡±


    ¡°It seems to be the Bewitching Melody Real Person from Huan Yin Sect.¡±


    People immediately loudly exclaimed and observed the magnificent ship.


    ¡°The False Core Immortal from Huan Yin Sect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced a few times but did not look anymore.


    Though this False Core Immortal was overflowing with allure, capturing the unwavering attention of many who wanted to look but dared not stare.


    To Lu Changsheng, she was quite ordinary.


    The reason was simple;a dignified False Core Immortal actually had an air of vulgarity about her.


    This behavior, however, seemed to surprise Lu Quanzhen who was next to him.


    After all, his father was famously fond of women.


    And as one of Jiang Country¡¯s top Family Forces, Huan Yin Sect was known for its Female Cultivators, Music Mastery, dance, Bewitching Technique, and beauty.


    The fact that his own father showed so little interest in Huan Yin Sect was unusual.


    Seeing the dust-covered figures on the deck of the ship, he also showed disdain.


    The Huan Yin Sect¡¯s ship did not descend but hovered silently in midair, waiting for the Secret Realm to open.


    Such behavior was extremely disrespectful to the cultivators below, akin to trampling on their heads!


    Yet, none of the cultivators present dared to say anything.


    After all, the Huan Yin Sect possessed Nascent Soul level strength, with a False Core Immortal leading the group.


    Not long after the Huan Yin Sect arrived, another sect from the duo of sects and trio of cities and Great Clans, Danxia Mountain, made its appearance.


    It was a sect that specialized in Alchemy.


    The famous Elixir Cauldron Pavilion was a business under Danxia Mountain.


    ¡°Rumble rumble rumble¡­¡±


    Suddenly, clouds churned in the distance, and thunder roared, followed by a massive commotion.


    A Divine Vessel, pulled by nine Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steeds, cut through the air and approached.


    All of the Second Order Monster Beasts soared across the sky amidst clouds and thunder, their imposing manner stunning.


    On the Divine Vessel flew a flag with the dancing character ¡°Xu.¡±


    ¡°Beast Taming Xu Family!¡±


    ¡°What a grand display, using nine Second Order Monster Beasts to pull the chariot!¡±


    ¡°Which ancestor of the Xu Family has come in person?¡±


    Many cultivators whispered upon seeing this, their eyes filled with apprehension and respect.


    After all, as one of Jiang Country¡¯s three Great Clans, the Beast Taming Xu Family had deep roots and a far-reaching reputation.


    ¡°Beast Taming Xu Family¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he saw this display.


    He remembered Xu Ruyin mentioning that the Beast Taming Xu Family had taken notice of him.


    However, the person leading the group on the Divine Vessel did not seem to be the third ancestor of the Xu Family mentioned by Xu Ruyin.


    As these Nascent Soul level forces hovered in the air, conversing across the distance, each seemed more grandiose than the last, inspiring awe and envy in the cultivators below.


    After all, most people cultivated not only for longevity but also to someday ascend to such levels of lofty eminence.


    ¡°No wonder the presence of a Nascent Soul Immortal signifies a top-tier force¡­¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng truly understood why a clan or power with a Nascent Soul Immortal at its helm was considered top-tier.


    Without a Nascent Soul Immortal, such a family power could hardly accumulate any heritage.


    Just like White Tiger Mountain.


    Despite its lineage reportedly spanning a thousand years, its foundations were quite limited.


    Once faced with risk or crisis, it could be destroyed at any time.


    Like Huan Yin Sect, Danxia Mountain, and Beast Taming Xu Family, these powers,


    could at the very least sustain several False Core Immortals to stabilize the situation, waiting for the birth of a new Nascent Soul Immortal.


    ¡­


    As the opening of the Secret Realm approached, Qingyun Sect, Luoxia Sect, and Spirit Taming Sect arrived almost on time.


    All three sects were led by Nascent Soul Immortals.


    Apart from the Spirit Taming Sect, which rode a formidable Quasi-Third Order Golden Sculptor Spirit Beast,


    Qingyun Sect and Luoxia Sect respectively traveled in giant ships and magical towers, seeming much more unpretentious.


    However, despite the ordinary displays of these two Great Immortal Sects, none in the field dared to underestimate them.


    As the time for the Secret Realm¡¯s opening drew near, the Nascent Soul level sovereign of Jiang Country, the Heavenly Sword Sect, arrived fashionably late.


    The sect¡¯s flying magical treasure was simple: a gigantic Flying Sword that tore through the sky with tremendous Spiritual Pressure.


    Standing on the Flying Sword were about thirty Qi Refinement disciples, all clad in white sword attire, carrying Magical Swords on their backs, their expressions stoic, radiating sharpness.


    Leading them was a stern-looking teenager of about fifteen or sixteen, dressed in a plain white robe and with ordinary features.


    If not for the immense Spiritual Pressure emanating from his body and the boundless sharp aura, it would be hard to tell he was a Nascent Soul Immortal!


    ¡°Heavenly Sword Sect! Yujian Zhenren!¡±


    All cultivators of Ziyun Gorge gazed at the arrival from the Heavenly Sword Sect, their faces showing a respect.


    The several Nascent Soul level powers that had arrived earlier all stepped forward to greet them.


    ¡°Huh!?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked at the newcomers from the Heavenly Sword Sect, and when he saw a slender figure on the Flying Sword, his expression suddenly froze.

 Chapter 744: First Love, Lu Familys F3 Attacks!

    ¡°Qin Yi¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an hadn¡¯t expected to run into Qin Yi here.


    Seeing her successfully join the Heavenly Sword Sect and become one of its disciples, he felt genuinely happy for her.


    After all, from their early conversations, he knew it was her dream to join the Heavenly Sword Sect and become a Sword Immortal! Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, noticing his son¡¯s sudden change of expression, immediately looked towards the huge Flying Sword of the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    The disciples standing on the Flying Sword were both men and women, most of them quite young, in their twenties or thirties.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an, do you know someone from the Heavenly Sword Sect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at several female disciples, asking aloud.


    Lu Ping¡¯an hesitated for a moment before retracting his gaze and calming his emotions, saying, ¡°Yes, an old acquaintance from the past.¡±


    ¡°A woman?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, continuing his inquiry.


    ¡°Uh¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s face showed surprise, momentarily at a loss for words.


    But under his father¡¯s gaze, he eventually nodded his head.


    ¡°The same young girl you met during your travels years ago?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face suddenly showed a hint of playfulness.


    He thought to himself that after so many years, his son still remembered that young girl.


    Indeed, first love is hard to forget.


    Without experiencing three or five romances, this first love is not easily forgotten.


    He figured it would keep fermenting in his heart, becoming ever more idealized and unforgettable.


    Lu Quanzhen, by his side, showed a hint of gossip upon hearing this.


    He had interacted with Lu Ping¡¯an numerous times.


    Thus, he understood a bit about his older brother¡¯s character, knowing him to be very diligent and upright.


    Now, it seemed he was also a man of deep feelings.


    Though he had no experience with love,


    having such a father, he always found it odd that their family would produce such a devoted and passionate individual.


    ¡°Hmm¡­¡±


    Under these teasing gazes, Lu Ping¡¯an nodded with a somewhat heavy heart.


    ¡°Which one? Point her out to your father.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, as a father, immediately took interest in his son¡¯s romantic affairs.


    ¡°Um¡­ that might not be appropriate¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said with some embarrassment.


    It had already been more than ten years since they last met, and back then, neither had expressed their feelings.


    Now, the way his father was acting made him feel awkward.


    ¡°What¡¯s there to be embarrassed about? Your father just wants to take a glance, not immediately ask for your hand,¡± Lu Changsheng said, seeing his son act so coy. He slapped him lightly on the head.


    At such an age, and yet so little progress in matters of the heart.


    Under his father¡¯s pressure, Lu Ping¡¯an reluctantly pointed out Qin Yi.


    ¡°So, Ping¡¯an, you like this type?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at a female disciple standing on the enormous Flying Sword ¨C a woman around twenty-five or twenty-six with slender eyes, ruddy lips, a straight nose, wearing the robe of the Heavenly Sword Sect and with a high ponytail, radiating a heroic spirit.


    Lu Ping¡¯an remained silent.


    Though he was somewhat happy to see Qin Yi, he didn¡¯t want to reunite.


    Years of cultivation had taught him that the issue of his Spiritual Root was of great importance.


    If Qin Yi were to learn that he had stepped onto the Immortal Path, it could bring trouble to his family.


    ¡°If you like her, pursue her boldly,¡± Lu Changsheng said as he patted his son¡¯s shoulder.


    However, seeing his son¡¯s somewhat sombre and silent demeanor, he paused and guessed his son¡¯s thoughts.


    Back then, Lu Ping¡¯an felt he was a mere mortal, and immortals were different, so he didn¡¯t want to hold her back.


    Now that Lu Ping¡¯an had embarked on the Immortal Path, the matter of the Spiritual Root was ultimately significant. If it were known, it might cause trouble.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed in his heart.


    His son was very responsible, which caused him to overthink many things.


    He thought that maybe when they returned home, he should ask his wife, Lu Miaoyun, to find a few women with similar charm and temperament for his son to meet, in hopes to help him move past these feelings.


    ¡°Sometimes, you can be bolder.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stopped teasing his son and spoke seriously.


    Then, turning to Lu Quanzhen beside him, he said, ¡°Quanzhen, if you meet someone you like, remember to be bold. Your mother has been nagging you about this recently.¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ I understand.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen hadn¡¯t expected the conversation to turn to him and replied helplessly.


    ¡°Qingshan, how come you¡¯re not here yet?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng, seeing that all Four Great Immortal Sects had arrived, indicating that the Secret Realm would soon open, wondered why Tianyuan True Immortal hadn¡¯t yet brought Lu Qingshan.


    Concerning this, he could only think that Tianyuan True Immortal lived up to his stereotype of being unreliable.


    However, just as he had this thought, he saw a Divine Rainbow shooting down from the clouds above, carrying an astonishing momentum that made everyone look up.


    ¡°Is that a Nascent Soul Immortal!?¡±


    ¡°If all Four Great Immortal Sects are already here, why is a Nascent Soul Immortal coming!?¡±


    A cultivator exclaimed upon seeing the Divine Rainbow.


    Besides for events like the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, Nascent Soul Immortals rarely appeared in public.


    To suddenly have five Nascent Soul Immortals appear today was extremely rare!


    The Divine Rainbow was fleeting and soon settled in mid-air.


    Once the brilliant light dispersed, a giant gourd appeared before everyone¡¯s eyes.


    Standing atop it was a stunning woman in her thirties, wearing a lavish scarlet gown, and sitting beside her was a young man in his twenties with star-like eyes and sword-like eyebrows, dressed in white and gold.


    The woman was none other than Tianyuan True Immortal.


    Unlike her usual casual demeanor, today her hair was neatly tied up, her gown tidy, and her entire demeanor exuded a noble and majestic aura as she said to the Yujian Zhenren of the Heavenly Sword Sect, ¡°Yujian Zhenren, I trust you¡¯ve been well.¡±


    ¡°Tianyuan True Immortal, what brings you here?¡±


    Yujian Zhenren, with a stern face, looked at Tianyuan True Immortal.


    ¡°I was just passing by. Hearing about the opening of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, I thought to send my disciple here for some experience,¡± Tianyuan True Immortal said with lightly parted red lips.

 Chapter 745: First Love, Lu Familys F3 Takes Action! (2)

    As the words were spoken, the four Nascent Soul Immortals and the disciples of the Four Great Immortal Sects present all turned their attention to Lu Qingshan.


    Faced with such scrutiny, an ordinary person would have felt like they were being pricked by thorns, their complexion turning pale and showing an ugly demeanor.


    But Lu Qingshan stood up with a calmness that was unparalleled.


    An invisible pressure allowed the aura that had merged into his blood and bones from Sword Charging Bull¡¯s Might to slowly rise, giving Lu Qingshan an indescribable power that surged within.


    He stood with a straight back, and it seemed as though there was a sharp sword inside his body, capable of piercing the heavens and swallowing the stars.


    It gave off a sense of fearlessness, lawlessness, and a firm belief that he could overcome all, both in spirit and in momentum.


    Just this spirit and momentum alone made all the disciples of the Four Great Immortal Sects reveal a look of solemn respect on their faces.


    Especially the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect!


    As sword cultivators, they felt an unstoppable, domineering sword intent from Lu Qingshan!


    Immediately, several disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect looked at Lu Qingshan full of fighting spirit, wanting to spar with him in a match.


    ¡°What a Sword Dao seedling!¡±


    Yujian Zhenren praised, gazing at Lu Qingshan, who stood upright like a sword atop the gourd.


    As a Nascent Soul Immortal from the Heavenly Sword Sect, he had seen many talented sword dao geniuses.


    But people like Lu Qingshan could be counted on one hand in hundreds of years!


    ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡±


    Yujian Zhenren asked.


    Ordinarily, let alone an Energy Refining Cultivator, even a Foundation Establishment Cultivator would not be worthy of him personally asking their name.


    But he took a liking to a sword cultivator like Lu Qingshan.


    He believed that as long as the other did not die prematurely, he would certainly become renowned in the Cultivation World!


    ¡°Lu Qingshan, I¡¯ve seen the True Immortal.¡±


    Lu Qingshan spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, giving a cupped fist salute.


    ¡°Good, Lu Qingshan, I shall remember you. You may come to our Heavenly Sword Sect to challenge us in the future.¡±


    Yujian Zhenren nodded and said so, tossing an identity token to Lu Qingshan.


    A challenge among sword cultivators was their way of sparring!


    As the representatives of the Martial Cultivator Faction, sword cultivators were always known for their powerful combat abilities and combative fighting techniques.


    Moreover, fighting technique, apart from cultivation, also needed to be built up through battle after battle.


    Thus, many sword cultivators, after reaching a certain stage in their cultivation, would travel far and wide to challenge others, to refine their Sword Heart and Sword Intent.


    ¡°Many thanks, True Immortal!¡±


    Lu Qingshan graciously caught the token, replying with a cupped fist salute.


    ¡°Tianyuan True Immortal has taken a good disciple.¡±


    A Nascent Soul Immortal from the Luoxia Sect voiced their admiration from the side.


    Jiang Country and Yu Country neighbored each other, and there were many interactions on regular days.


    Thus, the Nascent Soul Immortals from the two countries, even if they hadn¡¯t met, generally recognized each other.


    ¡°More tempering is needed.¡±


    Tianyuan True Immortal¡¯s face showed a hint of a smile while saying so.


    She was willing to spend so much time running around because her disciple, Lu Qingshan, greatly satisfied her.


    After all, when she accepted Lu Qingshan as her disciple in the early years, it was simply because she valued his Gengjin Body Constitution and wished to continue the legacy.


    But now, as Lu Qingshan increasingly demonstrated astonishing talent, she began to truly cultivate him as her personal disciple.


    As the four True Immortals conversed, several powers led by False Core cultivators also looked towards Tianyuan True Immortal, sizing up Lu Qingshan.


    They knew that in this trip to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, another formidable opponent would be added.


    As for the cultivators below, they only looked up into the sky from afar, not knowing what was going on.


    ¡°Qingshan¡­¡±


    Among the crowd, Lu Miao Feng and others recognized Lu Qingshan.


    But at this moment, for them, Lu Qingshan could only be looked up to;they weren¡¯t even qualified to have a face-to-face conversation.


    However, seeing Lu Qingshan standing high above them, they also felt a sense of pride and shared glory.


    ¡°Indeed, the big shots all have to step on something.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed upon seeing this scene.


    He then turned to Lu Ping¡¯an beside him and said, ¡°The one above is your younger brother Lu Qingshan. After you enter the Secret Realm, you can contact Qingshan through your identity token.¡±


    On Lu Qingshan¡¯s return this time, he naturally made identity tokens for Lu Qingshan and Lu Qing Zhu.


    Through the token, the Lu family disciples could sense each other, communicate, ask for help, confirm identities, and more.


    ¡°Ah, younger brother Lu Qingshan?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an was taken aback upon hearing this.


    When Lu Qingshan was born, he was already living a secular life.


    And by the time he came to Qing Zhu Mountain, Lu Qingshan had been accepted as a disciple by Tianyuan True Immortal.


    Therefore, he had never seen his younger brother, Lu Qingshan.


    Leaving aside Lu Qingshan, of the more than two hundred siblings in his family, he was somewhat blind and couldn¡¯t recognize them.


    So, when walking around Bi Lake Mountain, as long as someone called him brother, he would just treat them as his siblings.


    ¡°Dad, what¡¯s this situation with brother Qingshan?¡±


    Confusion was written all over Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s face as he looked up at Lu Qingshan in the sky.


    He was unaware of why his brother had such a grand scene and there were even Nascent Souls seeing him off.


    ¡°He was previously taken in as a disciple by a true immortal of Yu Country¡¯s Jinyang Sect, and this time he just happened to come to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm for the trial,¡± explained Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°This is his master, Tianyuan True Immortal.¡±


    ¡°Ah, I see.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked at Lu Qingshan and nodded.


    He had just learned that he had such an outstanding younger brother.


    However, when he thought about his father¡¯s divine skills, it seemed normal for the family to have several strong siblings.


    Still, when he looked up at Lu Qingshan and then at Lu Quanzhen, who had reached the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement, he felt a certain pressure in his heart.


    It wasn¡¯t out of a desire to compete.


    As the eldest brother, he felt that even if he was to fall behind, he couldn¡¯t afford to fall behind too much.


    After the immortals in the sky had chatted enough, or when the time to open the secret realm arrived,


    the Nascent Soul immortals leading the Four Great Immortal Sects, headed by the Heavenly Sword Sect, came forward to the purple altar in the center, each holding a purple-gold token.


    Mana of the Nascent Soul Level was poured into the tokens.


    ¡°Buzz, buzz, buzz¡ª¡±


    On the altar, purple light emerged, interweaving enigmatic and unpredictable runes, glittering ceaselessly like stars.


    All the runes interwove, gradually forming a pentagram formation map, making the earth tremble.


    Then, several massive pillars of light soared into the sky, tens of meters in height, awe-inspiring, turning heaven and earth into a shade of purple and green.


    While countless people were terrified, feeling the air getting heavier, a huge void portal slowly appeared above the altar.


    The portal, like a black hole vortex, was unclear inside.


    Yet, it emanated an ancient and vicissitudinous air, seemingly from another world, out of place here.


    ¡°So this is the secret realm¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng was shaken as he stared at the portal in front of him.


    This was his first time seeing a secret realm.


    According to ancient records, most secret realms in the Cultivation World were handed down from antiquity, opened by great spiritual adepts.


    But for some reason, they reappeared in the world and could be accessed through certain methods, entering the secret realm.


    Secret realms could vary widely, some being desolate, with even the risk of spatial collapse at any moment.


    The Purple Shadow Secret Realm in front of them belonged to the rare kind that contained great opportunities.


    However, only Energy Refining Cultivators could enter.


    If Foundation Establishment Cultivators attempted to enter, it would destabilize the secret realm and result in their expulsion.


    Not just Lu Changsheng, many others were also shaken at the sight.


    ¡°The Purple Shadow Secret Realm will last for one month.¡±


    ¡°All may enter the secret realm, but must follow these rules.¡±


    Yujian Zhenren of the Heavenly Sword Sect¡¯s calm and indifferent voice spread throughout the valley.


    A huge yellow list appeared in the air, its golden characters delineating the rules of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    All cultivators entering the secret realm must surrender half of their findings afterward.


    Various heavenly and earthly treasures appeared, indicating that these could only be traded with the Four Great Immortal Sects.


    You were only allowed to take them with you if you acquired multiple rare heaven and earth spiritual materials.


    ¡°We will strictly obey the immortal¡¯s decree!¡±


    The cultivators in the field responded in unison.


    The rules of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm were well known to everyone.


    And even if they weren¡¯t, there was no room for dissent.


    Then, the cultivators from the Heavenly Sword Sect, Qingyun Sect, Luoxia Sect, and Spirit Taming Sect successively entered the portal. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shortly after, several Jiedan forces and False Core level forces followed.


    At this time, Lu Qingshan entered the secret realm on his sword.


    ¡°Father, we¡¯re going.¡±


    After most had entered, Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen addressed Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Be very careful.¡±


    Lu Changsheng advised.


    ¡°Father, rest assured!¡±


    The two nodded, then directly entered the portal.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched his sons Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen enter the secret realm, taking a deep breath, his heart feeling somewhat heavy.


    Even though he had confidence in his sons, it was their first time, and he couldn¡¯t completely stay detached.


    ¡°Swish, swish, swish¡ª¡±


    About half an hour later, nearly ninety percent of the thousand Energy Refining Cultivators had entered the secret realm.


    The once-teeming hillside was suddenly empty.


    Only a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators remained, along with some large boats, ships, and treasure pavilions floating in the air.


    ¡°One month.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked around, exhaled softly, and sat down cross-legged to rest and rejuvenate, waiting for his sons to emerge from the secret realm.

 Chapter 746: Three Brothers Explore the Secret Realm!

    Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen entered the portal and immediately felt the world spinning around them.


    Every direction turned into void, pitch-black, unable to use any mana at all.


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    Lu Quanzhen muttered to himself, trying to make out his surroundings.


    But darkness enveloped him on all sides, endless and colorless.


    Had he not been forewarned, encountering such a situation suddenly would have sent shivers down his spine.


    After a moment, he felt a bit sore all over and dizzily opened his eyes.


    ¡°So this is the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen rubbed his temples and surveyed the area.


    He found himself in a forest dense with Spiritual Energy, mist swirling around.


    Most striking was the purple gloom covering the sky dome.


    After ensuring he was in a safe area, he gently tapped his Storage Bag, setting up a simple Formation to regulate his condition.


    Although the teleportation hadn¡¯t affected him much,


    since he was now in the Secret Realm, it was natural to maintain the best condition at all times.


    After all, with so many cultivators entering the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, conflicts and killings were inevitable.


    And the acquisition from the realm, amounting to fifty percent, was to be handed over to the Four Great Immortal Sects.


    This included Spiritual Herbs and Medicines, and Heaven and Earth Spiritual Material tainted with the essence of the realm.


    Assets pilfered from other cultivators, such as money, Magic Artifacts, and Spiritual Objects, were not included.


    Thus, most people in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm died not at the hands of Demon Beasts, but at the hands of other cultivators.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Quanzhen felt something and pulled out his Family Token from the Storage Bag.


    It indicated someone was within the range of the token¡¯s sensing.


    He immediately knew it was his elder brother, Lu Ping¡¯an.


    After all, without even thinking, he knew his younger brother Lu Qingshan wouldn¡¯t likely seek him out immediately upon entering.


    The two had agreed that after entering the realm, they would see about meeting up in the central area, treating the outer zone like a trial area.


    Lu Quanzhen infused Spiritual Power into the token, responding to Lu Ping¡¯an.


    This elder brother, with a steady nature, was not overly competitive and wouldn¡¯t be a hindrance.


    Moreover, being a practitioner of Second Order Body Refining, he was reliable and provided an additional layer of security.


    As Spiritual Power was infused, the two Identity Tokens gradually formed an invisible connection, sensing each other remotely.


    They could discern each other¡¯s rough location through the tokens.


    After recuperating for a long time, Lu Quanzhen¡¯s condition fully recovered, and he lightly lifted his hand to retract the Formation Flags, starting to explore the Secret Realm.


    He chose not to fly with his artifact, nor did he hasten on his way.


    Instead, he carefully headed towards the direction of Lu Ping¡¯an.


    After all, the Secret Realm was dangerous, and flying recklessly was like making oneself a live target.


    Moreover, the realm was filled with opportunities that needed to be slowly explored.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    After walking several miles, Lu Quanzhen spotted over a dozen light cyan-colored fruits, the size of a thumb, growing on rocks in the distance.


    ¡°Stone Cyan Fruit.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen immediately recognized what they were.


    However, by their color, these Spiritual Medicines were not quite ripe yet.


    But having encountered them, who cared if they were fully matured?


    Especially since he had prepared a Spirit Plant Bag in advance, allowing him to maintain some vitality of the Spirit Plants, which he could then transplant back home.


    Slapping his Storage Bag, a Low Grade Puppet appeared.


    He then operated the Puppet to go and pluck all thirteen Stone Cyan Fruits clean.


    After completing the task, he continued moving cautiously.


    ¡°Hmm, so soon there is slaughter¡­¡±


    After a long walk, Lu Quanzhen suddenly smelt blood and abruptly halted, casting an invisibility technique.


    Carefully peering in the direction, he immediately spotted two corpses beside a dark pool;


    one decapitated,


    another stabbed through the heart.


    They lay on the ground as if mutually annihilated, with a strong stench of blood permeating the air.


    In the calm center of the adjacent dark pool, there was also a palm-sized white lotus, glimmering with a blue luster.


    ¡°Mutual destruction? Water Cloud Lotus.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s eyes narrowed, filled with caution.


    After observing for a moment and seeing no movement, he tentatively sent a Low Grade Puppet out to approach the two bodies.


    However, just as the Puppet approached the bodies to retrieve a Storage Bag,


    ¡®Whizzing!¡¯


    From the dark pool,silver needles shot towards Lu Quanzhen.


    ¡°Clang clang clang!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen was well prepared, forming swirling vortexes of five colors around him, and a small dark shield appeared, blocking all the silver needles.


    Then, with a sudden slap of his hand, a five-colored torrent blasted towards the dark pool.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The dark pool erupted with a loud noise, sending unknown amounts of water flying into the air.


    Suddenly, a beautiful girl in a light yellow dress emerged from the pool, coldly saying to Lu Quanzhen, ¡°You¡¯ve got some skill, now scram!¡±


    She was here fishing, and seeing that Lu Quanzhen was quite strong and cautious, she didn¡¯t want to waste time and energy.


    ¡°Luoxia Sect disciple.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed, showing no sign of backing down.


    He had always wanted to gauge the gap between himself and a disciple of the Immortal Sects.


    His previous sparring with Lu Qingshan was mere practice and didn¡¯t reveal much.


    Now encountering a Luoxia Sect disciple, he naturally wouldn¡¯t miss the chance to test his skills.


    ¡°Courting death!¡±


    Seeing that Lu Quanzhen showed no intention of leaving, instead looking at her as if she were prey, the girl¡¯s face flushed with anger, and she slapped her pale palm.


    ¡°Whizzing!¡±


    In an instant, countless silver needles shot towards Lu Quanzhen, densely packed and nearly impossible to defend against.


    The ground, where a corpse with a heart-pierced chest was, also buzzed as the sharp cone spun madly, rushing towards Lu Quanzhen like a frenzied drill.


    ¡°Five Elements Kunpeng Technique!¡±

 Chapter 747: Three Brothers Explore the Secret Realm! (2)

    Lu Quanzhen formed a gesture incantation with both hands, and suddenly, a five-colored fish appeared from the depths of the Black Pool, darting towards the girl in the yellow dress.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    The girl hadn¡¯t expected that Lu Quanzhen¡¯s previous attack still held a hidden maneuver. She immediately formed a protective aura around her body.


    But in an instant, the five-colored fish shattered the protective aura piece by piece, frightening the girl into abandoning her offensive and urgently driving her defensive magic artifact.


    ¡°Clang, clang, clang!!!¡±


    A purple shield orbited around Lu Quanzhen¡¯s body, forming a purple-colored shield that enveloped him completely. With both hands performing a gesture incantation, he fiercely unleashed a five-colored torrent, sweeping grandly through the air.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Struck by this onslaught, the girl was sent flying backwards explosively.


    However, as a disciple of the Luoxia Sect, she was evidently not weak and was not defeated just like that, though her face looked rather embarrassed.


    ¡°Who are you, for an independent cultivator to possess such strength?¡±


    The coldness in the girl¡¯s eyes was evident as she spoke.


    Though it was true that a few formidable figures occasionally emerged among independent cultivators, like the Qing Luan Immortal, the number one independent cultivator in Jiang Country!


    But such instances were rare;in nearly a thousand years, there had only been one Qing Luan Immortal!


    Ninety-nine percent of independent cultivators had strength far inferior to the disciples of the Immortal Sects.


    Seeing that Lu Quanzhen did not speak, she produced a small yellow mirror in her palm.


    The mirror radiated a golden light towards Lu Quanzhen, while the previously used silver needles and sharp spikes continued their assault towards him.


    But just in that moment¡ª


    ¡°Puchi!¡±


    A dazzling five-colored fish directly penetrated the girl¡¯s protective aura, piercing her heart with the speed of lightning.


    ¡°Ergh¡ª¡±


    The girl¡¯s body shook violently, her eyes filled with disbelief as she stared at her own chest.


    She could only feel a surging, overwhelming force shredding her internal organs as blood gushed out.


    ¡°How could this be¡­¡±


    Her gaze fixed on Lu Quanzhen, but before she could finish her words, her body heavily collapsed to the ground.


    Bright red blood pooled around her, her beautiful eyes wide open in death.


    ¡°So this is a disciple of the Immortal Sects¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen looked at the deceased girl with a calm and indifferent expression.


    If this was all that an Immortal Sect¡¯s disciple amounted to, then it truly was too uninteresting.


    Confirming that she was dead, Lu Quanzhen stepped forward and burnt all three corpses to ashes, then briefly dealt with the storage bags.


    For example, he tossed their sect tokens, magical robes, and so on into the Black Pool.


    Though entering the Secret Realm implies taking responsibility for one¡¯s own life and death,


    Everyone knew to avoid getting entangled with disciples of the Immortal Sects or major clans to avert trouble.


    After finishing, he plucked the Water Cloud Lotus from the Black Pool, stored it in the Spirit Plant Bag, and continued towards the direction of Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡­


    In a dense forest.


    ¡°No wonder it¡¯s called the Purple Shadow Secret Realm;Spiritual Medicines can be found everywhere.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an uprooted a Spirit Plant, placing it into his storage bag with a face full of joy.


    Though he had never lived in poverty,


    He was well aware of the hardships at the base of the Cultivation World, where Spirit Stones were hard to earn.


    His family managed to maintain a balanced expenditure solely because of his father¡¯s support.


    Thus, seeing so many Spiritual Medicines on this trip, and reaping Spiritual Medicines worth several hundred Spirit Stones in a short time, his heart was overjoyed.


    He felt that going forward like this, he could gather tens of thousands of Spirit Stones from this trip to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm!


    Although in the end, he had to hand over fifty percent to the Four Great Immortal Sects,


    He was satisfied to keep the other half.


    Lu Ping¡¯an continued towards Lu Quanzhen¡¯s direction.


    Though he wished to reunite with his younger brother soon, he knew the dangers of the realm and that he shouldn¡¯t be reckless or impatient.


    In the blink of an eye, half an hour had passed.


    Lu Ping¡¯an had initially felt that he was quite lucky, stumbling upon Spiritual Medicines as he walked.


    But now, having gained nothing for so long, his mood was rather depressed.


    Just then, suddenly, a roaring bellow of a demon beast came from the side.


    This sound immediately caught Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s attention.


    ¡°Is there a battle going on, or¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an knew that although there were not many demon beasts in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm,


    Wherever there were demon beasts, there were usually rare Spiritual Herbs.


    With this thought, Lu Ping¡¯an immediately headed towards the direction of the sound.


    Before long, he saw a golden giant bear chasing an old man and a young boy.


    The two did not confront the giant bear directly but skillfully entangled it, wearing it down.


    The old man, seeing Lu Ping¡¯an, immediately appeared alert through his slightly cloudy eyes.


    But seeing Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Seventh Level Energy Refinement strength, he shouted, ¡°Daoist, there are several Seven-Star Grasses in this Vajra Bear¡¯s cave. If you help us deal with it, we will share the Spiritual Medicines equally!¡±


    While trust was rare among cultivators in the Secret Realm, many still grouped together for mutual benefit.


    Besides, with the grandfather and grandson, one at the Ninth Level and one at the Eighth Level, and Lu Ping¡¯an merely at the Seventh Level,


    In such a situation, they naturally did not fear how Lu Ping¡¯an might act.


    If Lu Ping¡¯an turned out to be wealthy, they could even possibly seize all his possessions.


    ¡°Seven-Star Grass!?¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s eyes immediately lit up. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Seven-Star Grass was a main ingredient for the Lifespan Extension Pill, extremely valuable.


    He immediately responded loudly, ¡°Agreed! Let¡¯s do it!¡±


    With his words, he shot out like a cannonball towards the Vajra Bear.


    ¡°Daoist!?¡±


    The old man and the boy were stunned by Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s actions, utterly bewildered.


    What was happening?


    Facing a demon beast, he was charging right towards it?


    Could it be that he intended to fight the demon beast in close combat?


    However, before they could finish their sentence, they saw Lu Ping¡¯an reaching the Vajra Bear. With fists clenched, he leapt up, his right arm shimmering with a golden glow like a divine drum, breaking through layers of air, and solidly smashing into the Vajra Bear¡¯s head.

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    ¡°Bang!!!¡±


    Under Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s punch, the Vajra Bear¡¯s skull burst open, and its sharp, pointed teeth shattered and flew.


    The enormous body that was five meters tall spun like a top and flew backwards, crashing to the ground and creating a huge pit.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Only then did Lu Ping¡¯an turn his head to look towards the befuddled grandfather and grandson whose gazes were dull.


    ¡°It¡¯s¡­. it¡¯s nothing.¡±


    The elderly man, still confused, swallowed hard and said awkwardly.


    He had just thought that with Lu Ping¡¯an at the Qi Refinement Seventh Level, he could easily handle him by himself.


    But that punch had completely dumbfounded everyone.


    Having traveled the north and south for decades, he had never seen such a vicious person.


    At Qi Refinement Seventh Level, to punch a demon beast into flight and apparently incapacitate it.


    ¡°Grandpa, isn¡¯t this Vajra Bear known for its immense strength and indestructible body¡­¡±


    The young man next to him swallowed his saliva, his face somewhat pale as he asked his grandfather.


    Typically, the combat power of demon beasts was stronger than that of cultivators at the same level.


    They had decided to confront this Vajra Bear solely because it guarded the Seven-Star Grass.


    But never did they expect that the Vajra Bear that they could only slowly wear down and struggle against would be blasted away by someone else with a single punch, leaving its life hanging by a thread, making them question their existence.


    ¡°This must be the young master of some family here for training, be polite later.¡±


    The elderly man, watching the scene unfold before him, advised his grandson in a low voice.


    ¡°Bang bang bang¡ª¡±


    In front, Lu Ping¡¯an reached the pit, his fists raining down on the Vajra Bear like meteor showers.


    His punches, like landslides and tsunamis, were so powerful that the ground could hardly bear it, continually trembling and forming a crater with dust swirling around.


    Shortly after, Lu Ping¡¯an lifted the now-dead Vajra Bear out of the pit.


    ¡°How do you want to divide this Vajra Bear?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked towards the elderly man and the youth and asked.


    Although he had killed the beast himself, since it was their prey and they had expended a lot of effort, he chose not to claim it all.


    ¡°Uh, we don¡¯t need it.¡±


    The elderly man immediately shook his head.


    In this situation, how could they dare to split the spoils with him?


    If it angered him, just one punch could end both their journey in the secret realm.


    ¡°Fine.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an nodded, not standing on ceremony, and took out his Magical Sword to dissect the Vajra Bear.


    He collected the bear paws, bear gall, and bear blood, the more valuable materials, into his Storage Bag.


    After all, he couldn¡¯t fit the bear¡¯s large body entirely into his Storage Bag.


    Moreover, if the corpse of a dead demon beast isn¡¯t handled promptly, it can¡¯t be used later.


    ¡°Daoist, where is the Seven-Star Grass?¡±


    After finishing, Lu Ping¡¯an looked at the two and asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s just ahead.¡±


    The elderly man and the young man very courteously led Lu Ping¡¯an to a cave filled with a foul stench.


    Inside the cave, there were five Spirit Grasses shimmering with specks of starlight.


    ¡°Indeed, Seven-Star Grass, and there are five of them!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s face showed joy.


    But looking at the five star grasses, he was somewhat unsure how to divide them.


    Just as he was about to speak, the elderly man proactively said, ¡°Daoist, since you defeated the Vajra Bear, how about you take three of the Seven-Star Grass and we take two?¡±


    ¡°Hmm, are you two only taking two?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an frowned slightly.


    After all, they had discovered the Seven-Star Grass, and all he did was defeat the Vajra Bear, taking the larger share seemed a bit embarrassing.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s fine. If it weren¡¯t for you, we would not have been able to obtain the Seven-Star Grass so easily.¡±


    The elderly man, wearing a Daoist robe and showing a kindly face, said,


    ¡°I won¡¯t take advantage of you, I¡¯ll take two.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an wasn¡¯t naive, realizing that their fear was the reason for their offer.


    But in his view, he had already obtained part of the Vajra Bear, so two Seven-Star Grasses were sufficient.


    ¡°Thank you, Daoist. You are alone;if convenient, we could accompany each other.¡±


    Amazed inside, the elderly man thought that today he had met a good person.


    He immediately guessed that Lu Ping¡¯an must be a young master from a large family here for training.


    Only such family members could be so generous.


    Because ordinary Loose Cultivators, if characteristic of kindness and generosity, would have difficulty reaching the Ninth Level of Qi Refinement.


    He continued, ¡°This old Daoist is not without skill;I know some techniques to inspect and find Spiritual Herbs and Medicines.¡±


    ¡°Mm¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an glanced at the elder and the young man, pondered for a moment, and nodded, ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°The elder is surnamed Kong, just call me Old Daoist Kong, and this is my grandson, Little Kong.¡±


    The elder¡¯s face showed delight as he immediately spoke out.


    ¡°An Ping.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an gave out his pseudonym.


    ¡°An¡­¡±


    Old Daoist Kong thought for a moment and had not heard of any prominent An families in Jiang Country.


    However, he did not care, for who would use their real name within the secret realm?


    Besides, other than the children of major families, who knows? There might be a successor from a hidden lineage.


    Soon afterward, the three of them divided the Seven-Star Grass and traveled together.


    Like Old Daoist Kong and the young man who had no specific destination, their main goal was to find more Spiritual Herbs and Medicines in the periphery.


    Thus, they slowly moved in the direction pointed out by Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡­


    Beside a mountain cliff.


    ¡°Boom boom boom¡ª¡±


    Four men and women were hunting a massive tiger, its body ablaze with black flames.


    ¡°Roar roar roar!¡±


    At this moment, under the combined attack of the four, the black tiger kept roaring with wounds all over.


    But the black flames enveloping its body rolled fiercely, presenting a terrifying power that kept the four from approaching;they could only suppress it with magic artifacts.


    Then, at that moment.


    ¡°Puchi!¡±


    A sword light slashed down from above, directly decapitating the black tiger, blood splattering everywhere.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take this Spirit Fruit.¡±


    Lu Qingshan, dressed in a platinum brocade robe and holding a magical sword, stood in the air and spoke to the four, who were astonished and caught off guard.


    The four looked at Lu Qingshan, wanting to say something but afraid to speak.


    Outside the secret realm, Lu Qingshan and a Nascent Soul Immortal had arrived;they had all seen Lu Qingshan and knew he was not simple.


    Moreover, the sheer power displayed by Lu Qingshan¡¯s sword had left them all fearful, knowing they were no match for him.


    After speaking, Lu Qingshan did not wait for their agreement and stepped forward to take something. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    On the mountain cliff, a fruit radiating spiritual essence suddenly fell into his hand.


    After placing the fruit into the Spirit Plant Bag, Lu Qingshan didn¡¯t even glance at the four and rode his sword away.


    ¡°Humph, that¡¯s just too domineering,¡±


    A woman muttered under her breath with a dissatisfied face.


    However, she only dared to mumble quietly and not make a fuss.


    After all, the sharp and soaring sword momentum from him had made her involuntarily palpitate.


    Seeing Lu Qingshan completely disappear, a middle-aged man next to her said with a bitter smile, ¡°The Cultivation World is just like this, survival of the fittest. It¡¯s already good that he didn¡¯t attack us.¡±


    ¡°Although we subdued this Spectral Flame Tiger, its strength was comparable to a Second Rank, its body extraordinarily tough, yet it was pierced by his single sword.¡±


    ¡°No wonder he was sent to the secret realm by a Nascent Soul Immortal¡­¡±


    The other two looked at the Spectral Flame Tiger on the ground, their eyes filled with fear and trepidation.


    They then began discussing how to divide this Spectral Flame Tiger.


    ¡°This Purple Shadow Secret Realm is really boring;we should head to the central area sooner to find some gains.¡±


    Lu Qingshan stood on his Flying Sword, glanced at the sky dome enveloped in Purple Shadow, and headed towards the core area of the secret realm.


    He knew the secret realm was divided into the periphery and the central area.


    The Spiritual Medicines and Herbs in the periphery grew without any pattern and were limited in age.


    The center was different.


    The Spiritual Medicines and Herbs there were precious and rare, and a few dangerous places almost always contained rare Spiritual Medicines and exotic fruits.


    And the Heavenly Spirit Fruits that Purple Shadow Secret Realm was known for were mostly in the central area.


    Although Lu Qingshan¡¯s trip was said to be a visit home to see Purple Shadow Secret Realm and hone himself.


    He actually wanted to get a few Heavenly Spirit Fruits to take back.


    After all, his sister Lu Qingzhu had only a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root.


    Though he had prepared two Foundation Establishment Elixirs.


    In his view, that was still too few.


    He thought she would need at least seven or eight, so his sister could face the Foundation Establishment without any burden or psychological pressure.


    Moreover, there was also his younger brother, Lu Qingsong, at home.


    Though with their father¡¯s abilities, getting a few Foundation Establishment Elixirs should not be difficult.


    But with so many siblings and stepmothers at home, he felt his father could hardly take care of everyone.


    So, whatever he could take care of, he would handle himself.


    And this trip home, after seeing the situation at Qingzhu Mountain and his grandfather, he also thought of helping out as much as he could.

 Chapter 749: Lu Quanzhen: My older brother seems pretty fierce!

    Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    ¡°Ah, Daoist, spare my life!¡±


    ¡°Daoist, where have we offended you.¡±


    ¡°Please let us go, we¡¯ll give you everything we have,¡±


    In a dense forest, piercing screams echoed.


    Several cultivators were seen frantically fleeing.


    Behind them rode a man on a giant wolf, leisurely pursuing them, occasionally releasing fireballs and Wind Blades.


    However, these fireballs and Wind Blades seemed to be toying with the few.


    The real killing intent came from above!


    Above the dense forest hovered a massive Golden Crowned Black Feather Eagle.


    On the eagle¡¯s back stood a man and a woman.


    The man was tall and sturdy, with a fierce and resolute face, holding a dark gold-colored greatbow, drawing the bowstring towards the fleeing loose cultivators below.


    With a tremble of the bowstring, a blood-red arrow shot out, killing a loose cultivator below.


    This blood arrow seemed to have a demon nature, as its blood-red glow became even more intense after killing a person, returning to the burly man¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Tuoba Lie¡¯s Blood Feather Arrow has become increasingly sharp;now in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, I¡¯m afraid no one can withstand the might of Brother Tuoba¡¯s single arrow,¡± said the beautiful woman next to him with sultry eyes, as if water were about to drip from her eyes.


    ¡°Those maniacs from the Heavenly Sword Sect, and that Lu Qingshan, who was sent here earlier by a Nascent Soul Immortal, are not to be underestimated,¡± he said.


    ¡°Otherwise, why would I waste time here, making arrows.¡±


    The tall man, with his fierce brows and eyes gleaming with a dark golden luster like those of a hawk, was incredibly sharp.


    Amid his speech, he gently pulled the bowstring again, killing another person.


    ¡°Tuoba Lie, you madman!¡± yelled one of the two remaining fleeing cultivators, clearly recognizing the archer.


    He never expected to encounter the madman of Spirit Taming Sect in the Secret Realm.


    ¡°Spirit Taming Sect, Tuoba Lie¡­¡±


    By a large tree, Lu Quanzhen, who hid his body, watched this scene, looking up at the eagle and the man and woman.


    Even in his eyes, this disciple of Spirit Taming Sect named Tuoba Lie was far from ordinary.


    Completely incomparable to the sect disciple he had killed before from Luoxia Sect.


    However, the other¡¯s behavior reminded him of some rumors about Spirit Taming Sect.


    Although the Spirit Taming Sect was a Righteous Sect, it bordered the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, and disciples of the sect all formed contracts with demon beasts, hunting them, spending long periods mixed with the beasts, which often caused them to acquire beastly traits.


    Thus, many disciples of Spirit Taming Sect had a strong urge to kill, and they acted arrogantly on a normal day.


    Even more unscrupulous than the sword cultivators from Heavenly Sword Sect.


    Now, seeing the three from Spirit Taming Sect kill wantonly and take joy in slaughter, he truly understood.


    Even so, he had no inclination to get involved with the situation at hand.


    Clearly, the strength of these three were not ordinary.


    Unless he went all out, using Second Rank Talismans or Second Rank Puppets, he would not be a match for them.


    But he had a contingency plan, and as disciples of Spirit Taming Sect, they definitely had their own trump cards.


    So naturally, he wouldn¡¯t take the risk.


    However, after Tuoba Lie on the eagle¡¯s back killed the cultivator who had just cursed him, his eyes gleaming with dark golden light, he suddenly turned towards the location of Lu Quanzhen.


    ¡°Hmm? There¡¯s another one hiding here¡­¡±


    After observing for a moment, he sneered, drew the bowstring fully, and fired at Lu Quanzhen¡¯s location.


    ¡°Whoosh¡ª¡±


    The blood arrow streaked like a rainbow, bursting towards Lu Quanzhen¡¯s spot.


    ¡°Seeking death!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen immediately felt locked in by a qi mechanism, his eyes suddenly cold.


    With a raise of his hand, a Five Elements-colored little fish burst forth from the palm of his hand.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The Five Elements-colored little fish instantly collided with the blood-red arrow, triggering layers of explosive energy.


    ¡°Indeed not simple,¡± remarked Lu Quanzhen, his eyes focused as he formed a gesture incantation, causing the Five Elements light to surge around the small fish, swallowing the blood-red arrow with force.


    Seeing the wolf-riding man nearby looking towards him, Lu Quanzhen chose not to entangle any further.


    He immediately executed the Divine Roc Technique, soaring away like a Sky Peng, leaving a lingering image behind.


    ¡°Buzzing!!!¡±


    The blood arrow continued to pulse with blood-red light, breaking through the Five Elements-colored little fish and returning back to the hands of Tuoba Lie.


    ¡°Which Sect¡¯s disciple is this man?¡±


    Tuoba Lie on the eagle¡¯s back focused his eyes, feeling that his blood arrow was slightly diminished by the opponent just now.


    ¡°Judging by his clothing, he¡¯s not from our Sects,¡± said the beautiful woman by his side, her expression filled with surprise.


    She hadn¡¯t expected anyone besides the geniuses from the other three Great Immortal Sects to be able to block her Brother Tuoba¡¯s arrows.


    ¡°Interesting. Zhou Ba, don¡¯t let him escape,¡± commanded Tuoba Lie, his eyes showing a trace of ferocity, as he looked at Lu Quanzhen who was getting away with a snarl.


    The blood-colored arrow continued to rest on the bowstring, his qi locked on Lu Quanzhen.


    The man below, who was collecting a Storage Bag while riding the giant wolf, upon hearing his Brother¡¯s words, instantly looked towards Lu Quanzhen and patted his giant wolf.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The giant wolf howled, a hurricane emerging around it as it streaked towards Lu Quanzhen.


    ¡°You won¡¯t let it go, will you?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s figure soared, his eyes ice-cold, as he looked back at the Golden Crowned Black Feather Eagle in the sky.


    If it were one-on-one, he was confident he could slay the opponent. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But with three against one, it would be difficult for him to approach and cut down this man named Tuoba Lie.


    Besides using a Second Rank Puppet and Second Rank Talisman, he couldn¡¯t think of another way to slay the opponent immediately.


    But he had to ensure all three were slain with a Second Rank Talisman!


    Otherwise, if even one managed to escape, and later joined with other Spirit Taming Sect disciples, he would have trouble on his hands.

 Chapter 750: Lu Quanzhen: My older brother seems pretty fierce! (2)

    Just as Lu Quanzhen was thinking about escaping using a talisman, he suddenly realized he was not far from Lu Ping¡¯an.


    He alone dared not ensure the annihilation of all three enemies.


    But Lu Ping¡¯an also had a Second Rank Talisman in his hand.


    As long as Lu Ping¡¯an and he acted simultaneously, he was confident they could eliminate all three!


    Immediately, Lu Quanzhen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, filled with killing intent as he channeled his spiritual power into his identity token, calling for Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s help.


    He then flew towards the direction where Lu Ping¡¯an was located.


    And he held two Second Rank Talismans in his hand, waiting for the right moment.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The giant wolf was very fast, relentlessly pursuing Lu Quanzhen.


    The Golden Crowned Black Feather Eagle in the sky was doing the same, relentlessly targeting Lu Quanzhen.


    At this moment.


    Lu Ping¡¯an was gathering spirit grass with Old Daoist Kong and his grandson.


    It must be said, Old Daoist Kong certainly had some exceptional skills in prospecting, which had yielded quite a rich harvest for Lu Ping¡¯an along the way.


    Although they had encountered two demon beasts, both were easily dealt with by Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Just then, an identity token appeared in Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s hand.


    As he looked at the token trembling and emitting a red glow, his expression suddenly darkened, and a harsh light shone in his eyes.


    ¡°I have something to attend to, I¡¯ll be right back!¡± Lu Ping¡¯an said to the two Daoists.


    As his words fell, his figure burst forth, stirring up a long trail of forceful wind and waves that whipped their robes.


    ¡°Has Daoist An encountered some trouble?¡± Little Kong watched the rapidly disappearing Lu Ping¡¯an, looking somewhat shocked.


    ¡°Just now, a token appeared in his hand;it must be a token of summoning. It seems a friend is in trouble.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go take a look. This Daoist An is no ordinary person. If you can befriend him, there will be many benefits in the future,¡± Old Kong immediately said.


    Though he had partnered with Lu Ping¡¯an partially because he recognized Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s fighting abilities,


    The main reason was he saw that Lu Ping¡¯an was generous and kind-hearted, hoping his grandson could befriend him.


    After all, as a loose cultivator, he knew well the hardships of being one.


    He hoped his grandson could join a faction through Lu Ping¡¯an and follow him.


    ¡°Zzzt! Zzzt! Zzzt!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an was very worried about Lu Quanzhen¡¯s safety and even used a Godspeed Talisman on himself, boosting his speed to the extreme, making it hard to capture his movement.


    Had he not cultivated the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art to the fifth layer, an ordinary energy refining cultivator wouldn¡¯t have been able to withstand such speed.


    ¡°Hm!?¡±


    Before long, Lu Ping¡¯an sensed that the qi emitted by the token was just ahead.


    He saw a Golden Crowned Black Eagle hovered in the sky with two figures on it.


    One of them held a bow and arrow and was shooting downwards hunter-style.


    ¡°You! Seeking death!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an immediately understood the situation and roared furiously at the figures on the eagle, his voice booming like thunder exploding across the heavens.


    Lu Ping¡¯an was usually not inclined to fight or kill.


    But at that moment, seeing someone hunting his brother like prey, a surge of intense rage and killing intent filled his heart!


    Death!


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s foot tapped, and his whole body, like a ferocious dragon released from its cage, shot into the sky, his large and mighty body blasting through layers of air.


    Boom! Boom! Boom!


    His tall and majestic body now seemed like a rising dragon, his muscles swelling as if they were expanding, endless treasure light flowing through his body.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Tuoba Lie, seeing Lu Ping¡¯an suddenly appear, was instantly on edge, sensing intense danger.


    But the next moment, his lips curled into a cruel smile, and he loudly said, ¡°Very good, very good! It seems the Purple Shadow Secret Realm is truly interesting, adding much pleasure!¡±


    In the same breath, a Black Gold Sharp Arrow appeared in his hand, aimed at Lu Ping¡¯an.


    The beautiful woman beside him was naturally not just for show.


    Seeing this and knowing Lu Ping¡¯an was a body cultivator wanting to get close,


    She immediately performed a gesture incantation, and a red Luo Umbrella appeared in the air, her hand supporting a law bead.


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    The Black Gold Sharp Arrow burst forth with a dazzling radiance, the sound of wind and thunder, shooting towards Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s brow, aiming to kill with a single strike.


    ¡°Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an pulled back his right fist as if gathering all his force and the surrounding air into his fist.


    A mighty black great axe emerged behind him, spanning the heavens and the earth.


    ¡°Split the Mountain!¡±


    His fist thundered out, and the great axe slashed down, unleashing an unstoppable ferocious and dominant force, annihilating everything in its path.


    ¡°Danger! Danger! Danger!¡±


    Tuoba Lie¡¯s mind sounded alarm bells of danger, feeling a cloud of lethal threat envelop him like never before.


    Not just him, the beautiful female cultivator beside him and the Golden Crowned Black Feather Eagle below them were enveloped by the death shadow, filled with fear.


    They couldn¡¯t understand what was happening.


    Wasn¡¯t the secret realm only supposed to allow energy refining cultivators?


    This kind of power, and you¡¯re telling me he¡¯s an energy refining cultivator!?


    But they didn¡¯t have time to think further, as the divine fist had already obliterated the Black Gold Sharp Arrow and was now right in front of them.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    The red Luo Umbrella, the body-protecting beads, the body-protecting robe, the body-protecting qi barrier, all shattered under the force of the punch.


    Perfectly demonstrating what it means to break all laws with sheer force!


    At that moment, both the people and the eagle exploded into a shower of blood.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, watching from above, was momentarily stunned and a bit confused.


    He hadn¡¯t even transmitted how to make their move, yet Lu Ping¡¯an had already made his.


    And his big brother seemed a bit fierce!


    Even he felt a chill in his heart facing that burst of ferocity.


    Lu Quanzhen didn¡¯t think much further, his expression ice-cold as he looked towards the wolf-rider behind him, his eyes full of murderous intent, ¡°You¡¯ve followed for so long, let¡¯s see what you¡¯ve got!¡±

 Chapter 751: Lu Quanzhen: My older brother seems pretty fierce! (3)

    ¡°How is this possible!¡±


    The man pursuing Lu Quanzhen gazed at the scene above him, his complexion suddenly turning deathly pale.


    He had never expected that his brother Tuoba Lie would be killed by a single punch!


    It was known that Brother Tuoba was a formidable figure within the Spirit Taming Sect, with an impressive combat power.


    But now, he had been killed by a single punch!


    And there was also Sister Yang and the Golden Crowned Black Feather Eagle!


    His face was extremely pale and full of shock. Seeing Lu Quanzhen coming to kill him, he was overwhelmed with fear and wanted to run away.


    But his mount, the Giant Wolf, was startled by the recent show of force and hesitated.


    ¡°Go!¡±


    He hurriedly took out a Talisman from his Storage Bag, hoping to use it to escape.


    But Lu Quanzhen¡¯s attack was already on the way;the Kunpeng Five Elements Technique surged like a massive wave, and the Thunder Fire Talisman he had been holding was activated in an instant.


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!¡±


    Rolling thunder and flames rushed towards Zhou Ba;in the blink of an eye, they devoured both him and the Giant Wolf.


    ¡°Quanzhen, are you okay?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Ping¡¯an arrived by Lu Quanzhen¡¯s side and asked.


    That punch he had thrown without holding back had cost him dearly, causing his blood and Qi to surge within him, leaving his face somewhat pale.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine¡­¡±


    A warm feeling arose in Lu Quanzhen¡¯s heart.


    He indicated that he had just been chased by three people and couldn¡¯t resolve the situation alone, so he had signaled for help, but he was not seriously harmed.


    ¡°That¡¯s good to hear.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said with a smile upon hearing this.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect your strength to be so astonishing, brother.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen exclaimed.


    He felt that Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s combat power now might be enough to challenge Lu Qingshan.


    However, he could tell that the price Lu Ping¡¯an paid for that punch was not small. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, I¡¯ve always been unclear about my own strength, as I¡¯ve never used my full force before.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an shook his head.


    After breaking through the fifth layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, he had slain a few Parasitic Cultivators.


    Then on the way to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, he killed a few Energy Refining Robbery Cultivators.


    So he wasn¡¯t quite sure about his own combat power.


    He only knew that his strength was not inferior to a Ninth Level Energy Refinement.


    ¡°These few seem quite wealthy;it¡¯s been a substantial haul.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen picked up a pile of Storage Bags and Magic Artifacts from the shredded Magical Robe of the wolf-mounted man.


    The three had hunted down many Cultivators, resulting in more than a dozen Storage Bags.


    Then he and Lu Ping¡¯an picked up all the Magic Artifacts and Storage Bags from Tuoba Lie and the Female Cultivator.


    Among these Magic Artifacts, the red Luo Umbrella was severely damaged under Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s punch;the other Artifacts were relatively undamaged.


    Lu Quanzhen handed these Storage Bags to Lu Ping¡¯an and then picked up Tuoba Lie¡¯s Black Gold Great Bow to examine.


    He could tell that it was a top-tier Top-Grade Magic Artifact.


    ¡°Brother, this bow is pretty good. I think it suits you.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen handed the Black Gold Great Bow to Lu Ping¡¯an, saying so.


    Bow and arrow Artifacts like this require not only Mana but also physical strength.


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s pretty nice, but my archery skills are just average, and I haven¡¯t practiced in a long time.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an took the bow, attempting to draw it into a full moon.


    ¡°Brother, let¡¯s find a place to rest first.¡±


    ¡°Once we¡¯re ready, we¡¯ll head straight to the central area.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen suggested.


    He had originally planned to train around the periphery.


    But through several bouts, he had gained a rough understanding of his own capabilities.


    Knowing that staying on the fringes was pointless, he prepared to head straight for the center.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded in agreement.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    At that moment, a chill crossed Lu Quanzhen¡¯s eyes as he looked to the side.


    He saw an old Daoist and a young man cautiously approaching.


    His palm rose lightly, ready to strike.


    ¡°Quanzhen, these are friends I met on the way.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an quickly called out upon seeing this.


    ¡°Brother An, I saw you were in a hurried state earlier, so I followed you here, wondering if I could be of any help.¡±


    Old Daoist Kong immediately spoke up.


    He had sensed the astonishing commotion here earlier.


    Seeing the ashes and Artifacts on the ground, he could roughly guess what had happened, fearing that the two might kill to silence witnesses.


    After all, the Lu Ping¡¯an before him seemed like a kind and generous man.


    But the Lu Quanzhen before him was different.


    Just now, he distinctly felt a murderous intent from Lu Quanzhen.


    ¡°Daoist Kong, Young Daoist Kong, I am preparing to head to the central area of the Secret Realm, so I won¡¯t be able to journey with you both. I¡¯m truly sorry,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an said with an apologetic expression.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s fine. We¡¯ve already benefitted from Brother An¡¯s company along the way.¡±


    ¡°If that is the case, Brother An, take care on your journey.¡±


    Old Daoist Kong made a bowing gesture with his hands.


    ¡°Brother An, take care!¡±


    Young Kong next to him said also, feeling somewhat regretful.


    After all, traveling with Lu Ping¡¯an provided not only safety but also potential for considerable gains.


    ¡°Brother, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Without further words, Lu Quanzhen packed up their findings and left with Lu Ping¡¯an.


    They found a secluded spot, set up a Formation, and allowed Lu Ping¡¯an to recuperate before heading to the central area.


    ¡°Alas, such Flood Dragons are beyond us Loose Cultivators to befriend. Simply having acquainted with them is already great luck.¡±


    Old Daoist Kong watched the two leave and sighed with a bit of regret to his grandson.


    He had thought of befriending them to help his grandson.


    But now he knew that they were completely unmatched.


    Unless he and his grandson were strong enough and daring enough to go with them to the center and then come out alive.


    ¡°Grandfather, rest assured, I will surely break through to the Foundation Establishment in the future;I won¡¯t disappoint you.¡±


    Young Kong took a deep breath, speaking earnestly.


    He knew his grandfather was striving so hard at his age, entirely for him.


    Otherwise, he could comfortably serve as a Visiting Noble Servant in a small Family based on his skills, enjoying his later years.

 Chapter 752: Purple Shadow Mountain, Golden Bodhi Date!

    Outside the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    ¡°Uh!?¡±


    The expression of a Nascent Soul Immortal from the Spirit Taming Sect suddenly turned grim.


    Whenever they sent disciples to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm for training, they would bring along their Soul Plates to confirm any deaths within the realm.


    After all, these disciples were not all unparalleled geniuses, but each could be considered outstanding.


    If there was a widespread occurrence of death, it would suggest a special situation had arisen, and they would have to take measures to terminate the venture into the secret realm.


    Right now, although there hadn¡¯t been a mass fatality,


    just now, three Soul Plates in his Storage Bag had shattered at around the same time!


    Such an incident was extremely rare!


    The deaths of three disciples at almost the same time suggested a high probability they encountered danger together.


    ¡°Now should not yet be the time to reach the central area, how could¡­¡±


    ¡°And among these three Soul Plates, this Tuoba Lie I remember has divine power, strength out of the ordinary¡­¡±


    The face of the Nascent Soul Immortal from the Spirit Taming Sect was grave.


    ¡°What is it, Black Wind Immortal? Could it be that a disciple of your sect encountered some accidents in the secret realm?¡±


    The nearby Qingyun Sect Immortal, stroking his beard, said with a smile.


    ¡°Hmph, this Immortal merely thought of some matters.¡±


    The Spirit Taming Sect Immortal stood with his hands behind his back, speaking without any niceties.


    Though the Purple Shadow Secret Realm was merely a training ground,


    it still held some competitive significance for the Four Great Immortal Sects.


    Therefore, even if his own disciples had just died, he wouldn¡¯t admit it, for fear of losing face.


    After all, it was just three disciples;the final outcome depended on who would have the last laugh.


    ¡°Oh? Since we¡¯re idly waiting, Black Wind Immortal, would you be interested in making a bet¡­¡±


    The Qingyun Sect Immortal said with an unchanged smile.


    At their level, Heavenly and Earthly Treasures of use were very rare and difficult to purchase with Spirit Stones.


    So they often bartered or traded for them.


    Seeing an opportunity now, he naturally thought of securing some benefit through this method.


    ¡°Since Immortal Li is interested, this Immortal will naturally oblige!¡±


    The Spirit Taming Sect Immortal said.


    There¡¯s a saying: one may lose but should never lose face. If he were to refuse, it would appear as though he were afraid of the opponent!


    Moreover, he had some confidence in his own disciples.


    After all, the disciples of the Spirit Taming Sect were battle-hardened, incomparable to those from Qingyun and Luoxia Sects.


    The recent three likely encountered some unforeseen circumstances.


    ¡­


    ¡°I wonder how Ping¡¯an, Quanzhen, and Qingshan are doing right now.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged at a distance, his expression very calm.


    With the Lu Family Genealogy, he was clearly aware of his children¡¯s life and death status.


    He couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit worried seeing the occasional Foundation Establishment Cultivator¡¯s expression suddenly change drastically.


    However, seeing the calm and composed expression of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators from Golden Dragon Ridge, he guessed that Lu Quanzhen hadn¡¯t run into a disciple of the Jin Family.


    This made Lu Changsheng think that he could judge his son¡¯s situation through the expressions of those from the Jin Family.


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    In the Purple Shadow Secret Realm,


    within a dense forest.


    ¡°Ts, ts, ts, this person really had a backup plan¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen was sorting through the Storage Bags he had obtained and couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue in wonder upon seeing a Talisman Treasure inside Tuoba Lie¡¯s Storage Bag.


    However, this was also because the person was too arrogant, and Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s combat power was surprisingly formidable.


    Under normal circumstances, who would have thought that a Energy Refining Cultivator could be so fierce in battle.


    Lu Quanzhen had once participated in the battle at White Tiger Mountain and was aware of the strength of Foundation Establishment.


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s punch was not inferior to that of his Uncle Li¡¯s offensive moves, even possibly surpassing them.


    In such a fleeting moment, the opponent had no chance to respond at all.


    Unless the person alongside the woman had defended with full power from the start or deployed the Talisman Treasure,


    it would have been a dead end all the same!


    But how could someone as unbending and unruly as Tuoba Lie confront someone with full force right from the beginning?


    This served as a reminder to Lu Quanzhen not to underestimate anyone in the world.


    With the outcome of life and death undecided, one can never truly know the strength of an opponent.


    Just like his sister Lu Wangshu, who had just come of age.


    A fifth-level Energy Refining Cultivator, yet she was able to produce dozens of talismans, including Second Rank Talismans, and set up a Talisman Formation.


    Had one underestimated and belittled her, even a peak Energy Refining Cultivator might have died at her hands.


    ¡°Hiss, my family¡¯s situation seems a bit too astonishing, doesn¡¯t it!?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Quanzhen suddenly realized that his family¡¯s situation seemed a bit exaggerated.


    Whether it was the brother beside him, his brother Lu Qingshan who had recently returned home, or his sister Lu Wangshu who had just reached adulthood, any one of them could be called a genius!


    Placed in any other Foundation Establishment Family, each would be considered a top-tier seed that could lead the family to greater heights.


    Yet his own family had three such individuals in just a few years!


    If it weren¡¯t for his encounter with his uncle, he wouldn¡¯t be able to hold a candle to the three of them.


    Plus, he remembered there were a few siblings at home with quite rapid Cultivation speeds who hadn¡¯t participated in the family¡¯s spirit testing ceremony at the age of six.


    ¡°Hiss¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s eyes showed a thoughtful expression.


    He shook his head, not thinking further, and finished sorting through the thirteen Storage Bags he had collected.


    There weren¡¯t many Spirit Stones inside, totaling less than a thousand in all.


    But there were thirty-three Magic Artifacts!


    Six Middle Grade, nineteen High Quality, and eight Top-grade Magic Artifacts!


    It just goes to show that everyone entering the Purple Shadow Secret Realm would use their Spirit Stones to purchase Magic Artifacts, Elixir Medicines, Talismans, and so on.


    Besides the Magic Artifacts, other gains were mainly Spiritual Herbs and Medicines.


    Lu Quanzhen made a rough estimate;the gains from slaying these three individuals amounted to roughly twenty to thirty thousand Spirit Stones.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    At that moment, Lu Ping¡¯an opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of turbid energy.


    He was only grappling with the shock to his vitality, and with the use of Elixir Medicines, it wouldn¡¯t take long for him to recover.


    ¡°Big brother, I just sorted through these Storage Bags. You can make use of these Magic Artifacts.¡±

 Chapter 753: Purple Shadow Mountain, Golden Bodhi Date! (2)

    Lu Quanzhen spoke out.


    ¡°Okay, Quanzhen, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an glanced at him and said with a smile.


    When he took over the magic artifact, he asked, ¡°Are these few magic artifacts just taken from the disciples of the Spirit Taming Sect?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t worry, brother, they are not from the three Spirit Taming Sect cultivators just now.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen laughed lightly, knowing that Lu Ping¡¯an was concerned that the magic artifacts might bring trouble.


    He had naturally considered this aspect a long time ago.


    Hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an then put on a pair of silver-lined black boots, wore a magic bracelet on his hand, and hung a jade pendant on his waist.


    Immediately, the two brothers rose into the air with their artifacts and observed their rough location.


    Seeing a purple ring-shaped mountain peak in the distance, shrouded in mist and reaching straight into the clouds, they knew that this direction led to the central area of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, the Purple Shadow Mountain!


    The two brothers immediately headed in that direction.


    Meanwhile, in the secret realm, many family disciples had gathered together or formed alliances with others, baring their fangs and engaging in a massive cleanse against solitary loose cultivators.


    This situation grew more severe the closer one got to the central region, with killings becoming increasingly frequent.


    Occasionally, when cultivators from the Immortal Sects, family disciples, or powerful loose cultivators encountered one another, they would tacitly pass by without conflict, or keep it limited to minor skirmishes.


    After all, it wasn¡¯t time for them to engage in deadly struggles over treasures yet.


    Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen, the two brothers, were also among the solitary loose cultivators. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But they were different from other opportunistic cultivators who came to try their luck in the chaos in hopes of striking it big.


    The two belonged to the top of the food chain among cultivators in this secret realm!


    As they traveled, whenever they encountered a cultivator with malicious intentions, Lu Quanzhen would show no mercy and strike to kill without hesitation.


    Although Lu Ping¡¯an was reluctant to kill indiscriminately, he knew that this was the norm upon entering a secret realm.


    If there were few enemies, he would support his brother from the rear.


    But if there were many, the brothers would join forces, aiming for quick and decisive battles.


    Along the way, the strength of the two brothers was formidable, yielding plentiful rewards, so that Lu Ping¡¯an even had an extra bundle on his shoulder.


    This bundle was full of storage bags.


    After all, storage bags couldn¡¯t be put into other storage bags.


    Discarding so many storage bags would be too wasteful.


    Thus, Lu Ping¡¯an wrapped them up with a magical robe and carried them on his shoulder.


    In this manner, after several days of travel, the two were finally able to clearly see the ring-shaped mountain peak ahead.


    The mountain soared into the clouds, thousands of feet high, with steep terrain, sheer cliffs and precipices, covered with bizarre rocks and ancient trees towering into the sky, all shrouded in rolling purple mist, hazy and obscure.


    Heavenly Spirit Fruits and other rare and exotic herbs, heavenly and earthly treasures, were all within this Purple Shadow Mountain!


    ¡°Big brother, this Purple Shadow Mountain is blocked by mist that affects the mental spirit and consciousness, you should wear the spiritual armor to prevent accidents,¡± said Lu Quanzhen to Lu Ping¡¯an.


    The mist of Purple Shadow Mountain was very thick.


    Once inside, even cultivators could easily become lost and needed to explore step by step carefully.


    Moreover, the demon beasts of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm were mainly concentrated in this Purple Shadow Mountain.


    A moment of carelessness could result in a sudden attack, catching one completely off guard.


    Lu Ping¡¯an had previously thought the spiritual armor was too ostentatious, so he only wore a simple green vestment robe.


    Hearing Lu Quanzhen¡¯s words now, he nodded and replied, ¡°Okay.¡±


    This suit of spiritual armor was obtained from White Tiger Mountain and was given to Lu Quanzhen by Lu Changsheng.


    It was dark gold all over, with elegant lines, a cold metallic luster, and a pair of dark gold battle boots.


    With his tall and imposing stature, Lu Ping¡¯an, now clad in dark gold armor, looked like a mighty general, possessing an air of dominance.


    ¡°This suit of spiritual armor does indeed suit you very well, big brother,¡± said Lu Quanzhen.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an simply grinned and touched the spiritual armor, feeling quite fond of it.


    Indeed, it was an excellent piece of armor, but its appearance was too conspicuous, making it easy to attract attention wherever one went.


    The two arrived at the foot of Purple Shadow Mountain, and not far away, a team of five people also approached.


    But both parties merely glanced at each other before climbing the mountain from different directions.


    After all, it was quite an achievement to have reached the foot of the mountain at this time.


    Without conflicting interests, there was no need to waste mana fighting a life and death battle.


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª¡±


    Just as they began ascending the mountain, suddenly, a number of inch-long shadows streaked through the lush jungle, coming at them with extreme speed.


    ¡°Be careful!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s expression darkened, his blood and energy roared within as his hands clenched into fists and he struck out fiercely, causing the dark gold armor to shine with dazzling brilliance.


    ¡°Bang bang bang!!!¡±


    The shadows burst open one after another, scattering black blood that caused the vegetation on the ground to corrode and wither.


    ¡°Big brother, are you okay?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen recognized them as Black Blood Snakes, which were not very powerful, but their blood contained lethal poison.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an said with a laugh, his fists radiating treasure light and unaffected by the corrosive blood of the black blood snakes.


    His Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art had rendered his body akin to a spiritual artifact.


    Moreover, ever since the entry of two poisonous creatures into his body, increasing his Poison Resistance significantly after his Treasure Body Technique broke through to the fifth layer.


    Saying that he was impervious to all poisons was no exaggeration!


    ¡°Tsk.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen clicked his tongue with a hint of admiration, finding the Body Refinement technique to be incredibly domineering and well-suited for exploring secret realms.


    Had it been an ordinary Energy Refining Cultivator, or himself, who had come into contact with the Black Blood Snake¡¯s blood, they would likely have needed to deal with the wound immediately, then take a Detoxification Pill to expel the poison and heal.


    The two did not linger and quickly left the site.


    There were many demon beasts in Purple Shadow Mountain, and once the smell of blood spread, it could easily attract beasts with a keen sense of smell.


    If they fought with demon beasts, they might attract the attention of other cultivators with harmful intentions.


    It must be said that there were indeed many demon beasts in Purple Shadow Mountain.


    After traveling for several hours, the two hadn¡¯t gathered much precious Spiritual Medicine, but they had already encountered five or six waves of demon beasts.

 Chapter 754: Purple Shadow Mountain, Golden Bodhi Date! (3)

    Throughout, they also heard many sounds of demon beasts fighting.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    Suddenly, a tremendous roar came from the side, and they saw a grey giant ape charging towards Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen.


    It moved quickly with long arms, pouncing directly with its fingers like sharp iron hooks.


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s fist shone with a faint golden luster as he struck forward.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Fist and claw collided, sounding like metal striking metal, extremely harsh to the ears.


    The grey giant ape instantly let out a pained wail, flew backward, its nails broken, its arms spasming.


    ¡°Sss, what kind of demon beast is this, with such an extraordinary physical body?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen looked somewhat astonished.


    Through their time together, he had come to deeply understand the strength of his elder brother¡¯s physical body.


    Literally a humanoid demon beast!


    No, more like a fierce beast among demon beasts!


    Even cultivators knew not to let Lu Ping¡¯an get close.


    But demon beasts were always eager to charge head-on.


    So facing this kind, Lu Ping¡¯an usually ended the fight with just one or two punches.


    Like this giant ape, to suffer only arm spasms from one of Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s punches, without even fracturing bones, was quite impressive.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The grey giant ape let out a roar of agony, clenching its fist and charging at Lu Ping¡¯an again, its fist gleaming with a black-gold sheen.


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an met it with a massively powerful counterstrike.


    On this punch, the giant ape screamed in pain, its fist torn apart, its arm¡¯s bones shattered, oozing black blood.


    It now looked terrified and afraid in its eyes, and immediately began to flee in a frenzy.


    ¡°Elder brother, chase!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen immediately said. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Powerful demon beasts like this often possessed fortunes.


    After all, not only cultivators consume spiritual medicines and herbs, but demon beasts do the same.


    This giant ape was clearly extraordinary, obviously having some fortune on its side.


    If they could find its lair, there must be certain rewards.


    In an instant, both men chased after the giant ape.


    The giant ape was extremely fast, leaping a hundred steps through the air in one bound.


    If not for Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen being extraordinary themselves, they might not have been able to catch up at all.


    Although Lu Ping¡¯an was capable of overtaking and killing it, upon hearing Lu Quanzhen¡¯s words, he held back and pursued doggedly.


    Moments later, they arrived at a cliff steep.


    They saw the agile silhouette of the giant ape leap, jumping directly off the cliff, disappearing without a trace.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen noticed a stone cave at the bottom of the cliff, which likely was the giant ape¡¯s nest.


    After exchanging a glance, they immediately activated their cultivation techniques, creating a protective aura around them and entered the stone cave.


    ¡°Illusion Heart Grass!¡±


    Just at the entrance of the cave, Lu Quanzhen spotted some dimly misty herbs, crystal clear and emitting a strong fragrance.


    This was one of the main auxiliary ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Elixir, very valuable.


    And here they discovered more than ten of them.


    Seeing this, Lu Ping¡¯an also couldn¡¯t help but lick his lips, his face showing delight.


    So much spirit grass could easily be worth tens of thousands of Spirit Stones!


    However, the two didn¡¯t immediately pick the Illusion Heart Grass but instead rushed deeper into the cave.


    ¡°This is¡­ the Golden Bodhi Date!?¡±


    The two reached the depths of the cave and immediately saw the Grey Giant Ape approach a gold-colored tree, half a meter tall, about to pick and eat the dates from it.


    Seeing the two pursuing it, the Grey Giant Ape, after swallowing a fruit, glared fiercely and charged towards Lu Quan.


    It was because it had always been hit by Lu Ping¡¯an and was somewhat afraid.


    Facing this situation, Lu Ping¡¯an took a step forward.


    His chest braced against two punches from the giant ape, causing sparks to fly from the Spiritual Armor, clanging with each impact, and then his fist, shining with a golden light, gathered strength and erupted.


    ¡°Bang!!!¡±


    That punch directly blasted into the giant ape¡¯s skull, exploding its head like a watermelon, splattering brains and blood.


    After a Cleansing Technique cleared away the gore, Lu Ping¡¯an, his face full of joy, turned to the small tree beside the ape¡¯s corpse: ¡°Golden Bodhi Date!¡±


    The small tree had several branches and was full of golden leaves, each bearing yellow dates the size of thumbs.


    These Golden Bodhi Dates were one of the Spiritual Medicines that must be traded with the Four Great Immortal Sects.


    The specific uses, Lu Ping¡¯an did not know.


    He had only seen this golden date on the list, very precious.


    ¡°Quan, what are these Golden Bodhi Dates used for?¡±


    He asked his brother.


    ¡°I¡¯m not too sure, I only know that if you have injuries, the Golden Bodhi Date can heal them;if not, it can purify the Physical Body and improve one¡¯s Cultivation Level.¡±


    ¡°This Grey Giant Ape has such strength;it must have consumed these Golden Bodhi Dates.¡±


    Lu Quan shook his head, not knowing the uses of the Golden Bodhi Dates.


    After all, the uses of most Spiritual Medicines and Elixir Recipes are forbidden secrets, seldom revealed.


    With a somewhat regretful look, he said, ¡°But these Golden Bodhi Dates don¡¯t seem to be mature yet¡­¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s a pity.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded in disappointment, then grinned, ¡°However, dad said that for such rare Spiritual Plants, one can uproot them and bring them home.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯ll be hard to cultivate and keep this Golden Bodhi Date tree alive at home.¡±


    Lu Quan shook his head.


    As they spoke, he picked a Golden Bodhi Date, carefully examined it in his hand for a moment, and then tentatively bit a piece of the fruit to taste.


    Although such rare Spiritual Medicines must be traded with the Great Immortal Sects,


    It wasn¡¯t stipulated that they couldn¡¯t consume the Spiritual Medicine themselves within the Secret Realm.


    Given the Golden Bodhi Date¡¯s effect on improving cultivation, he naturally wanted to see how effective it was.


    After all, while submitting Spiritual Medicines yielded many Spirit Stones, there was nothing like improving oneself.


    ¡°Hisss!¡±


    Lu Quan had just eaten a bit of the fruit when his body suddenly trembled violently, a powerful and overwhelming energy surging through his limbs and body.


    ¡°Quan!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an immediately expressed his concern.


    ¡°Five Elements Kunpeng Technique!¡±


    Lu Quan promptly sat down, channeling his Cultivation Technique to refine this energy, feeling it continuously flow within his body, slowly refining his muscles and increasing his Cultivation and Magical Power.


    ¡°This Golden Bodhi Date¡¯s effect is so domineering;if I hadn¡¯t consumed the Dragon Scale Fruit and practiced the Five Elements Kunpeng Technique, it would be difficult to refine this for an ordinary Energy Refining Cultivator,¡± Lu Quan muttered in his heart.


    He could feel that not only had his Cultivation Level slightly increased, but his Physical Body had also undergone a wondrous purification.


    Indeed, the Golden Bodhi Date, being one of the Spiritual Medicines that must be submitted, truly was extraordinary!


    He immediately said to Lu Ping¡¯an, ¡°Big brother, the Golden Bodhi Date can purify the Physical Body;you should try consuming more, it will be beneficial for you.¡±


    ¡°Eh? Aren¡¯t we supposed to submit these?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an paused, feeling it would be a waste to eat it himself.


    One reason was that submitting the Golden Bodhi Dates would yield a good amount of Spirit Stones.


    Another was that the books mentioned that consuming Heavenly Spirit Medicine directly is a waste, less than one-third as effective as formulated Elixir Medicines.

 Chapter 755: Heavenly Spirit Fruit, Go All Out!

    ¡°These Golden Bodhi Dates are not yet ripe, and there¡¯s not much profit in turning them over to the sect.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve already gained a lot this trip, around forty to fifty thousand Spirit Stones. We¡¯re not short on such items;it¡¯s better to improve ourselves.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen knew his elder brother was of a thrifty nature and said with a smile.


    ¡°Ah, we gained that many Spirit Stones!?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an expressed his amazement.


    Although he knew that they had reaped quite a bounty, he had not yet accounted for it specifically.


    The figure took him by surprise.


    After all, before coming to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, his entire fortune was just over a hundred Spirit Stones.


    In order to expedite his journey, he had spent thirty-eight Spirit Stones to purchase a spirit steed, which had died en route, causing him grief for quite some time.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, so big brother need not worry about waste.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, there¡¯s still much to explore in the secret realm. If you improve your strength now, you can harvest even more later.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen advised, handing over two Golden Bodhi Dates to Lu Ping¡¯an, ¡°This Golden Bodhi Date has a very domineering medicinal effect;big brother, just be a little careful.¡±


    Although the other¡¯s physical body was extraordinary, he still cared to give a reminder.


    Afterward, he bit off a piece of the Golden Bodhi Date in his hand and slowly refined it.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an didn¡¯t fuss and bit off half a Golden Bodhi Date.


    The fruit flesh melted upon entering his mouth;it was likely not fully ripe yet, so there was a strong bitter taste.


    However, this mixture of sour and bitter sweetness immediately transformed into an overwhelming and domineering power surging towards his limbs and bones.


    Although the force was domineering, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s body had indeed undergone ¡®Hundred Refinements¡¯. He quickly cycled through the ¡®Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art¡¯ to refine this medicinal power.


    ¡°Hmmm¡­¡±


    After a long time, Lu Ping¡¯an managed to refine the medicinal power of half a Golden Bodhi Date, slightly furrowed his brow, and felt the condition of his physical body.


    During the baptism process just now, he faintly sensed that the medicinal power seemed to penetrate into the flesh and marrow of the bones.


    After pondering for a moment, looking at the one and a half Golden Bodhi Dates in his hand, he directly swallowed them.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Instantaneously, Lu Ping¡¯an felt as if struck by lightning. The Golden Bodhi Date transformed into an overwhelming, domineering force raging through his flesh, meridians, limbs, and bones.


    His heart thumped vigorously, his blood roared like a river, and his internal organs resounded like a gong.


    ¡°Hm!?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen opened his eyes immediately upon hearing this commotion.


    Seeing his big brother¡¯s face contorted with pain and his body like a blazing furnace, robust vitality and might burst forth from within, ferocious and pressing.


    ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen was astonished.


    How had his brother become like this in the blink of an eye?


    He immediately noticed that the Golden Bodhi Date in Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s hand had been eaten, and his expression changed slightly as he guessed what happened.


    The medicinal power of the Golden Bodhi Date was extremely domineering.


    He had only consumed a third of one.


    Eating too much could lead to an overbearing effect, making it hard to refine and possibly damaging oneself.


    Now, Lu Ping¡¯an had eaten two Golden Bodhi Dates right away.


    However, Lu Quanzhen knew his big brother¡¯s character was steady and wouldn¡¯t act rashly.


    He immediately acted as a protector and quietly observed Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s condition.


    After a long while, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s surging vitality gradually retracted, he opened his eyes, exhaled a breath of turbid energy, and wiped the sweat from his forehead.


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    Lu Quanzhen asked with concern.


    ¡°Quanzhen, during the baptism of the physical body just now, I felt that the Golden Bodhi Date could penetrate the bones and marrow, eliminating impurities from the flesh and bones, achieving a true Marrow Cleansing transformation.¡±


    ¡°But the medicinal effect of half a Golden Bodhi Date wasn¡¯t enough, so I just tried it out. If one consumes multiple dates at once, and the medicinal power is sufficient, then it can penetrate into the flesh and marrow.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said with a smile on his face.


    Because he practiced martial arts and body refinement constantly, he had a nuanced control over his physical body.


    After consuming half a Golden Bodhi Date, he had keenly sensed part of its effects, so he attempted to swallow a date and a half.


    Following the baptism, the effect was indeed as he had surmised, with advances in both meridians and bones, as well as internal organs.


    Moreover, it also stimulated the Condensing of Magical Treasures, which were used to enhance the ¡®Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.¡¯


    Of course, he dared to do this because he was confident.


    ¡°By using the domineering medicinal power to enter the flesh and marrow, thus achieving a true Marrow Cleansing transformation¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen suddenly understood the principle.


    But he knew that this process was very painful and dangerous.


    If one wasn¡¯t careful enough to withstand the refining of such formidable medicinal power, their meridians and bones might shatter due to the violent medicinal force.


    ¡°I¡¯ll try it.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, looking at the remaining more than half of the Golden Bodhi Date in his hand, swallowed it.


    In an instant, the violent medicinal power forced him to groan in pain, his facial features twisted.


    Pain! Pain! Pain!


    As Lu Ping¡¯an had said, the domineering medicinal power would penetrate deep into the flesh and bones.


    But similarly, it was excruciating!


    He swiftly endured the pain and circulated the ¡®Five Elements Kunpeng Technique¡¯ to refine the medicinal power.


    Yet, the surging and violent medicinal power still made his body tremble as if undergoing spasms.


    After a moment, the medicinal power gradually subsided.


    After a long time, Lu Quanzhen opened his eyes to assess his condition.


    The primary effect seemed to be the advancement of his Cultivation Level, and there was some effect on the refinement of the physical body, but it wasn¡¯t significant.


    ¡°Is it that the medicinal power is insufficient, or because I had previously consumed the Dragon Scale Fruit¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen frowned slightly and pondered.


    Years ago, his uncle Qu Changge returned and had given him two Dragon Scale Fruits.


    Those two Dragon Scale Fruits had caused his entire being, inside and out, to undergo two transformative baptisms like rebirths, establishing a robust foundation.


    He looked towards Lu Ping¡¯an and said, ¡°Big brother, I had a chance earlier, and this Golden Bodhi Date doesn¡¯t have much effect on me;you should consume them all.¡±


    Continuing to consume Golden Bodhi Dates might be effective, but the results would be mediocre.


    Besides, if he consumed an entire Golden Bodhi Date outright, he might need a long time to recuperate before he could consume a second one.

 Chapter 756: Heavenly Spirit Fruit, Go All Out! (2)

    The situation was clearly not suitable now.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I don¡¯t need so much.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an thought the other was offering it to him, so he quickly waved his hands.


    Lu Quanzhen naturally saw the implication and affirmed that he really did not need them, as he had consumed such Heavenly and Earthly Treasures in earlier years.


    Moreover, his physical body was only average, and consuming too much medicine might be too fierce, possibly requiring healing.


    Hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an finally nodded, plucked three Golden Bodhi Dates from the nearby tree, and swallowed them whole.


    Lu Quanzhen saw Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s muscles swell and his bones clank, but he only grunted in pain. He couldn¡¯t help but feel impressed by his brother¡¯s tough character.


    He went to a cave nearby, carefully picked thirteen Illusion Heart Grasses, and put them into the Spirit Plant Bag.


    This Spirit Plant Bag was an exquisite one prepared in advance by Lu Changsheng.


    It could maintain the spirit and activity of Spiritual Herbs and Medicines.


    Otherwise, such Spirit Grass would need to be stored in a special Jade Box;otherwise, their spirit would gradually deteriorate.


    Lu Quanzhen then took an Array Device from his Storage Bag and set it up at the entrance of the cave.


    Although the cave was hard to find, one could never be too careful.


    After completing this, he calmly waited for Lu Ping¡¯an to refine all the Golden Bodhi Dates.


    ¡­


    At this moment, in a valley to the southeast of Purple Shadow Mountain,


    Two factions were in a deadlock over three Spirit Flowers about half a meter tall, with glowing green bodies and thick stems, exuding a rich scent of life.


    The flowers proudly stood alone with fist-sized, jade-green fruits inside them, shimmering with a purple luster, and releasing a refreshing fragrance.


    This flower is called the Heavenly Spirit Flower, and the fruit it bore was the main ingredient for the Foundation Establishment Elixir, known as the Heavenly Spirit Fruit!


    ¡°The Thunderhorn Lion was slain by the four of us;the Heavenly Spirit Fruit should rightfully belong to us. For the sake of Luoxia Sect¡¯s face, we are willing to concede one fruit, which is already a step back. Don¡¯t be too greedy!¡±


    A forty-something blue-robed man wielding a knife and holding a Magic Pearl spoke.


    He and four others, armed with Magic Artifacts, formed a formation and faced three Luoxia Sect disciples ahead.


    ¡°Humph, seeing that the Thunderhorn Lion was killed by you, giving you one fruit is already generous of us. Don¡¯t reject the wine only to be forced to drink the penalties.¡±


    Luoxia Sect coldly replied.


    While they only had three people,


    the trio faced down five, their aura even overpowering the opposition.


    ¡°Eh? Heavenly Spirit Fruit?¡±


    Just then, a voice came from not far.


    Moments later, a youth in a white golden robe with sword-like eyebrows, handsome features, and an upright posture approached.


    He looked ahead at the standoff;not far from the two parties, a purple lion lay in pieces, its blood mingling to form pools.


    Near the pool of blood, there were three glowing green Spirit Flowers about half a meter tall, bearing fruits.


    ¡°Indeed, they are Heavenly Spirit Fruits. Since there are three, and you can¡¯t divide them equally, me taking one would be just right.¡±


    This youth was none other than Lu Qingshan. He looked at the standoff between the two parties, his expression indifferent, and spoke lightly.


    These calm words, plain to the ears of the seven individuals present, seemed domineering and unquestionable.


    ¡°Lu Qingshan!¡±


    Three from Luoxia Sect immediately recognized Lu Qingshan,


    Remembering when he introduced himself while Tianyuan True Immortal visited with disciples from the Four Great Immortal Sects.


    ¡°Lu Qingshan, you are being too overbearing, wanting to take one Heavenly Spirit Fruit for yourself!¡±


    A Luoxia Sect disciple spoke out. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As Lu Qingshan was a disciple of a Nascent Soul Immortal, they naturally didn¡¯t dare underestimate him,


    But to lightly declare taking a Heavenly Spirit Fruit, they felt utterly disregarded!


    Moreover, their elders had instructed them to not lose face against this Lu Qingshan.


    ¡°Swoosh!¡±


    The response was a Dazzling Sword Light.


    ¡°Boom!!!¡±


    This Luoxia Sect disciple immediately unleashed a Magical Shield to block the sword light.


    Under the assault of the sword light, the shield¡¯s spiritual light dimmed, causing him to stagger back several steps.


    ¡°Do you have an objection?¡±


    Lu Qingshan¡¯s expression turned frosty, revealing a sharp edge, as his magical sword hummed threateningly in his hand, as if brewing some terrifying sword intent.


    Seeing this, the five Clan Cultivators nearby were taken aback.


    They hadn¡¯t expected Lu Qingshan to be so overbearing, attacking the three from Luoxia Sect by himself.


    Moreover, with just a casual sword, he forced one person back, showing terrifying strength that was not at their level at all!


    Such an individual must be a true genius of the Immortal Sects, a Nascent Soul Seed!


    They exchanged glances and immediately said, ¡°If this Daoist wants one Heavenly Spirit Fruit, the five of us have no objections.¡±


    Given the situation, if the standoff continued and attracted others, it wouldn¡¯t end well for any of them.


    It was better to show goodwill and voluntarily give up a fruit.


    Upon hearing this, the three from Luoxia Sect remained silent.


    From just that simple sword strike, they recognized Lu Qingshan¡¯s astonishing strength.


    If a real fight ensued, neither side would benefit.


    Thus, the five closest to the Heavenly Spirit Flower picked one fruit, then slowly retreated and left.


    Seeing this, the Luoxia Sect disciples also snorted coldly, grabbed a Spirit Fruit, and left.


    ¡°Eh? Not even taking the flowers makes it easier for me.¡±


    Lu Qingshan saw both parties take the fruits but leave the flowers;he chuckled.


    He immediately uprooted the three Heavenly Spirit Flowers and placed them in a Spirit Plant Bag.


    After all, his father had told him that when encountering rare Spiritual Medicines, one should take them roots and all, especially the Heavenly Spirit Flowers.


    Although Heavenly Spirit Flowers are hard to grow and fruit in the outside world,


    since his father had said so, he naturally took it along without hesitation.

 Chapter 757: Heavenly Spirit Fruit, Go All Out! (3)

    Perhaps his own father really had the ability to cultivate the Heavenly Spirit Fruit.


    After finishing his task, Lu Qingshan took out a palm-sized, endearing golden hamster from his sleeve, gently massaged it, and signaled it to continue.


    This golden hamster was none other than the Earth Spirit Mouse that Lu Changsheng had given to his daughter, Lu Qingzhu, in his early years.


    Now coming to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, Lu Qingshan naturally brought this Earth Spirit Mouse with him.


    After all, Second Order Spiritual Beasts couldn¡¯t enter the Secret Realm, but there was no problem with First Order ones.


    And his journey so far had been exceedingly fruitful, in part because he simply went wherever there was a disturbance.


    On the other hand, it was due to this Earth Spirit Mouse¡¯s sensitivity to Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.


    Indeed, treasure-seeking mice like the Earth Spirit Mouse were like a fish in water within the Secret Realm.


    ¡­


    ¡°According to records, there is a hidden cave here with a ¡®Golden Bodhi Date Tree¡¯.¡±


    At this moment, four individuals clad in Beast Taming Xu Family garments arrived near a cliff face.


    The Four Great Immortal Sects and several Nascent Soul Family Forces would usually enter the Purple Shadow Secret Realm every time it opened and always came away with gains.


    Hence, for the common Loose Cultivators and Clan Cultivators, the mysterious and dangerous Purple Shadow Secret Realm was quite familiar.


    They not only had rough maps but also knew about the locations that produced Spiritual Medicine.


    Every disciple from the Immortal Sects and Clan Cultivators who entered the Secret Realm would try to visit these places in hopes of finding something valuable.


    The four people searched around the cliff.


    However, after searching for a long time, they didn¡¯t find the hidden cave mentioned in the records.


    Then, one of the female cultivators patted her Spiritual Pet Bag and released a silver ferret.


    Families like the Beast Taming Xu Family, which specialized in beast taming, would naturally breed a number of Demon Beasts adept at treasure hunting.


    This silver ferret was one such Demon Beast.


    The female cultivator took out a few Feeding Spirit Pills from her Storage Bag, fed the silver ferret, stroked its small head, and then sent it off to search.


    Before long, the ferret started ¡°giggling,¡± pointing its front paw toward the cliff ahead.


    ¡°Huh!?¡±


    The four people gazed at the cliff before them, exchanged glances, and seemed puzzled.


    One of them shot a Flame Bullet Technique directly at the cliff.


    The cliff didn¡¯t explode with a bang upon facing the Flame Bullet, but merely rippled, dissolving the Flame Bullet.


    ¡°Formation!¡±


    ¡°It turns out someone reached here first and set up an illusory formation!¡±


    ¡°No wonder we¡¯ve been searching for so long and haven¡¯t found it!¡±


    ¡°Whoever set up the formation must have seen the Golden Bodhi Date Tree and planned to wait until the Secret Realm closed to leave.¡±


    Upon witnessing this, the four of them immediately understood the situation.


    Looking at the cliff in front of them, they all took out their Magic Artifacts, released their Spiritual Beasts, and prepared to break the formation.


    After all, disciples entering the Secret Realm from the Great Immortal Sects and the children of great families would try their best to find Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.


    Setting up a formation like this and hiding in a cave would most likely belong to a Loose Cultivator or a junior member of a smaller family.


    Facing such Loose Cultivators or junior family members, they were naturally fearless.


    ¡°Seems it has been discovered after all.¡±


    Inside the cave, Lu Quanzhen let out a soft sigh.


    He had heard the commotion outside just now and knew someone had found the place.


    But his elder brother, Lu Ping¡¯an, was still refining the Golden Bodhi Date, so he stayed silent, hoping to mislead them with the formation.


    But after the recent Flame Bullet Technique and seeing the attitude of the people outside, he knew a confrontation was imminent.


    ¡°Beast Taming Xu Family¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, looking through the formation, recognized the clothes of the four people outside, knowing their identities and that they were formidable.


    ¡°Person inside, I¡¯m going to count to three, come out now!¡±


    At that moment, a voice from outside rang out.


    Hearing this voice, Lu Quanzhen¡¯s eyes flashed coldly. He glanced at Lu Ping¡¯an deep in the cave and spoke in a calm tone, ¡°Big brother, someone¡¯s coming. I¡¯ll go and send them away.¡±


    At this point, Lu Ping¡¯an had almost completed the Refinement of the more than twenty Golden Bodhi Dates and was at a critical juncture.


    His heart was ¡®thumping¡¯ vigorously, his blood rushing forth torrentially, organs chiming incessantly, creating an invisible pressure.


    His entire being resembled a long-brewing volcano on the verge of eruption, a burst dam, an endless brilliant treasure light flowing across his body¡¯s surface, seemingly forming some sort of mysterious pattern that emitted an overwhelming aura.


    After finishing his statement, Lu Quanzhen released a Second Rank Puppet from his Storage Bag and hid it on the side.


    Then he placed a Talisman Treasure in his sleeve and held two Second Rank Talismans in his hands as he stepped out of the cave.


    After all, the formation was set up with a simple Array Device.


    At best, it could withstand a few assaults from Peak of Qi Refinement cultivators and certainly couldn¡¯t hold against the onslaught of the four people present.


    If the four of them decided to bombard the cave wildly, it would indeed affect Lu Ping¡¯an.


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    Lu Quanzhen put on a somewhat panicked and rushed demeanor and shouted loudly towards the four people.


    He then continued, ¡°I merely wished to hide here;I don¡¯t know in what way I¡¯ve offended the fellow daoists.¡±


    ¡°Heh, you know very well what offense you¡¯ve committed.¡±


    ¡°Hand over your Storage Bag now and leave this place, and we¡¯ll spare your life.¡±


    The four people and their four beasts were all staring at Lu Quanzhen, exuding a crushing presence.


    One of them, a middle-aged man in his thirties, stood on a red bird high above and spoke with a commanding tone.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Hearing these words, Lu Quanzhen¡¯s face showed a troubled expression and said, ¡°If the fellow daoists want this cave, I will leave right now.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t play dumb, hand over the Storage Bag or die!¡±


    Another cultivator, surrounded by a Green Large Snake, spoke coldly and domineeringly.


    In their words, the Green Large Snake coldly locked its gaze on Lu Quanzhen, flicking its tongue as if ready to devour him.


    The four people and their four Spiritual Beasts¡ªexcept for one of the female cultivators whose Spiritual Beast was a seemingly harmless silver ferret¡ªall possessed formidable Spiritual Beasts.

 Chapter 758: Heavenly Spirit Fruit, Go All Out! (4)

    This made Lu Quanzhen feel for the first time that Beast Taming Cultivators were very troublesome.


    ¡°Fine, I¡¯m willing to hand over the Storage Bag.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s face showed a conflicted and frightened expression as he pretended to throw a Storage Bag.


    But in an instant, he activated a Talisman he was holding in his left hand.


    ¡°Buzz Buzz Buzz¡ª¡±


    Dull bytes and symbols appeared in the void, rolling towards the four individuals.


    Second Grade Lower Quality Talisman¡ªShocking Spirit Talisman!


    It shocked and disrupted the others¡¯ Mental Spirits, inducing emotions such as alarm, panic, and fear.


    Lu Quanzhen used this Shocking Spirit Talisman, and immediately, the four individuals showed flaws in their Mental Spirits, slightly losing focus.


    Then he activated another Second Grade Lower Quality Talisman in his hand, the Thunder Fire Talisman, and directed the thunder fire towards the female cultivator with a silver marten on her shoulder.


    This person¡¯s spiritual beast was a support type, indicating that her combat strength was likely somewhat inferior.


    He wanted to kill all four by himself, so he had to fight swiftly and decisively!


    ¡°Whoo whoo whoo!¡±


    The Thunder Fire Talisman transformed into rolling purple thunderous flames, surging violently towards the four individuals.


    ¡°Be careful!¡±


    These four were not simple either.


    The middle-aged man who spoke earlier seemed to have been prepared, or perhaps he possessed a Magic Artifact related to the spiritual realm, and quickly came to his senses.


    But in the blink of an eye, the Thunder Fire Talisman had already reached the female cultivator playing with the marten.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    A shrill scream rang out, and although this female cultivator had a Magic Artifact that automatically protected its master,


    faced with a Second Rank Talisman, she was instantly turned into charred remains.


    ¡°Hong Yu!¡±


    The middle-aged man, with anger burning in his eyes, said to Lu Quanzhen with murderous intent, ¡°You¡¯re seeking death!¡±


    During his speech, he took out a Talisman from his bosom and used it, causing golden light to swirl around his body as he charged towards Lu Quanzhen.


    His underfoot Spiritual Beast Red Bird woke from the influence of the Shocking Spirit Talisman, let out a long cry, and spat out rolling flames, the momentum fierce.


    The other two cultivators also quickly regained their composure, their expressions shocked and furious, filled with killing intent.


    The cultivator surrounded by a Green Snake brandished a long blade Magic Artifact, directly attacking Lu Quanzhen with both man and snake.


    The other individual conjured a beige bowl, rising into the air, emitting a beige light and pressing down towards Lu Quanzhen with suppressive force.


    Facing such an onslaught, Lu Quanzhen immediately retreated into the cave, relying on the Formation to block for a moment.


    Just when the three were in a rage, launching furious attacks at the Formation, from within the cave, a Second Rank Puppet burst out, its body entirely of black gold, wielding a blade in one hand and a shield in the other, withstanding the heavy attacks and charging straight at them.


    ¡°Clang!¡±


    The Second Rank Puppet¡¯s Black Gold War Blade moved with the force of wind and thunder, chopping at the cultivator surrounded by the Green Snake, causing him to stagger back. The Green Snake around him hissed and, with a single chop, was bisected, blood splattering.


    ¡°Second Rank Puppet!?¡±


    Seeing this, the Xu Family trio realized they had underestimated their enemy.


    They didn¡¯t expect a mere Loose Cultivator to not only possess a rare Second Rank Talisman but also a Second Rank Puppet!


    However, just as they were shocked and their faces turned grave, suddenly, a terrifying aura permeated the cave.


    Lu Quanzhen activated a Talisman Treasure in his hand, transforming it into a Bronze Spear, exuding soaring murderous energy. With a ¡®swoosh¡¯, it pierced through the air towards the snake-wrapped man.


    Facing this unexpected strike from the Talisman Treasure, even though the snake-wrapped man was prepared, his defenses were still broken. His chest to the back was punctured by the spear.


    ¡°Uh¡­¡±


    The snake-wrapped man¡¯s face showed shock and disbelief as he looked at his pierced chest, his eyes full of angry reluctance.


    He wanted to say something, but his chest was already torn open, blood spurting, directly costing him his life!


    ¡°Xin Hai!¡±


    ¡°Run!¡±


    Seeing this, the other two shouted in shock, turned around, and fled, not daring to continue the fight. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This motherfucker isn¡¯t a Loose Cultivator!


    One confrontation resulted in two Second Rank Talismans, followed by a Second Rank Puppet, and now a Talisman Treasure!


    Even if they were born into the Beast Taming Xu Family, they could not possibly have such treatment!


    Only Family Young Masters or Nascent Soul Seed-level cultivators could have such treatment!


    ¡°Thinking of running away?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s eyes were filled with cold determination, not about to let the two escape.


    He remembered the Beast Taming Xu Family had a total of ten people, now there were only four, most likely acting separately.


    Allowing someone to escape would surely bring trouble later on!


    ¡°Swoosh! Puchi!¡±


    He multitasked, controlling the Second Rank Puppet and the Talisman Treasure, relentlessly attacking the Xu Family middle-aged man.


    Faced with such pincer attacks, even though the middle-aged man was extraordinary, he was hard-pressed to defend.


    ¡°Boom boom boom!¡±


    The Protective Aura shattered in mere moments, then the Bronze Spear pierced through his body, his heart exploded, and his life obliterated!


    ¡°Screech!¡±


    The Red Bird cried mournfully, but the next moment, it was cleaved into two by the Second Rank Puppet, blood spraying the sky.


    ¡°Where are you going!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen saw the last runaway, promptly put away the Talisman Treasure, and deployed the Divine Peng Technique, pursuing.


    This Xu Family cultivator was already scared out of his wits by Lu Quanzhen. Seeing him approaching, he was terrified and immediately abandoned his own Spiritual Beast to delay Lu Quanzhen, frenziedly fleeing.


    ¡°Five Elements Kunpeng Technique!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen and the Second Rank Puppet together swiftly killed this Spiritual Beast.


    ¡°Blood Burning Escape Technique!¡±


    He observed the rapidly disappearing Xu Family cultivator, face showing ruthlessness, both hands forming Gesture Incantations, resolutely deploying his secret lifesaving technique, Blood Burning Escape Technique.


    In the dense fog of the Purple Shadow Mountain, once the opponent created some distance, it was possible to lose track.


    Moreover, one could encounter Demon Beasts or Cultivators inside the mountain at any time, so he needed to end this quickly.


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s strength and speed were already superior to his opponent.


    Now, fully deploying such a body-damaging secret technique, he instantly turned into a blood-colored rainbow, catching up with the opponent, and with a loud slap, a five-colored torrent rolled, knocking the young man flying.


    ¡°Daoist, please¡­¡±


    This person even tried to plead, but before he could finish speaking, a small five-colored fish and the Second Rank Puppet came killing, penetrated the Protective Aura, and decapitated him.

 Chapter 759: Crushing Defeat, Beast Taming Xu Family Annihilated!

    Lu Quanzhen easily turned the corpse before him to ash, then picked up the magic artifact and storage bag and headed back to the cave by the original route.


    Upon seeing the spiritual beasts cut in half along the way, the fresh blood beside the cliff precipices, and the two bodies with pierced chests, dead with their eyes wide open, along with the mutilated remains of the spiritual beasts, he burned them all to ash, cleaning up thoroughly.


    Then he returned to the cave with a calm and natural expression.


    ¡°Quanzhen?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, hearing the movement, opened his eyes, his face filled with pain.


    He had just heard the noises outside.


    But he was in the critical moment of refining the Golden Bodhi Dates and couldn¡¯t move, much less speak.


    ¡°It was just a few jumping clowns, they¡¯ve been taken care of. You don¡¯t have to worry, big brother, focus on your refining.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said with a smile, his face showing a touch of paleness.


    The Blood Burning Escape Technique consumed a lot of essence blood and vitality.


    Even if he only used it for a moment, it had caused him a significant loss of vitality and essence blood, necessitating several months of recuperation.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an saw his brother¡¯s pale face and felt a bit of guilt.


    But he couldn¡¯t afford to be distracted now, nodded, and continued to close his eyes, circulating the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art to refine the Golden Bodhi Dates within his body.


    ¡°Boom boom boom!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an sat cross-legged, motionless, like a great sun furnace, his body roaring, permeated with a fierce and dominant aura.


    He had previously swallowed the last five Golden Bodhi Dates in one go, making the medicinal strength extremely violent and overbearing, causing his tall and sturdy body to tremor, and his flesh and bones seemed to show signs of cracking.


    However, within the potent medicinal strength of the Golden Bodhi Dates, there was a majestic and rich life force that could heal injuries, nourish the cracks, and remodel the flesh and restore broken bones.


    Moreover, as the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art was crazily circulated, the magic artifact axe embedded in his chest bone continuously surged out its origin force, integrating into his limbs and marrow.


    Although this process was painful and torturous, Lu Ping¡¯an could clearly see his own improvement.


    His cultivation level had only broken through from the Seventh Level Energy Refinement to the Eighth Level.


    However, his physical body had vastly improved, charging directly towards the Sixth Layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique.


    And who knows how much time had passed.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Suddenly, a tsunami-like sound erupted within Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s body, and his musculature shone with endless dazzling light, turning the cave golden.


    ¡°Is this¡­ a breakthrough?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, hearing the activity, opened his eyes, his face showing a look of surprise.


    Lu Ping¡¯an remained seated cross-legged, his body glittering radiantly, a mighty and domineering aura rolling up and down with a golden luster, exerting an overwhelming pressure.


    ¡°This level of body refinement, even Foundation Establishment would be nothing more¡­,¡±


    At this moment, Lu Quanzhen felt the air become heavy, somewhat difficult to breathe, and couldn¡¯t help but step outside the cave to wait.


    During this process, his mental spirit was tense, observing the situation on the cliff precipices, worried that others might come.


    And so, several hours passed, and the golden light in the cave gradually faded. Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s muscular body¡¯s golden luster slowly retracted and dissipated.


    Not long after, Lu Ping¡¯an opened his eyes, his gaze brimming with divine light, his pupils flowing with a compelling golden sheen.


    ¡°Whew!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an let out a long breath of turbid energy, his eyes¡¯ golden sheen introverted, dark and profound, shining brightly, his gaze piercing like torches.


    His body, cloaked in dark golden armor, emitted a ¡®zzz¡¯ sound, burning off the impurities from his skin, turning into wisps of black smoke.


    After consuming twenty-three Golden Bodhi Dates, his cultivation level had broken through to the Eighth Level Energy Refinement.


    However, the advancement of cultivation level was only incidental.


    His real improvement came from the Treasure Body Technique and the transformation of his flesh and bones!


    The Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art broke through from the Fifth Layer to the Sixth Layer!


    His meridians and bones became much more durable than before, granting his physical body and mana an increased upper limit!


    After all, only when the flesh, meridians, and bones are durable can they withstand high-intensity bursts of strength and compressed mana!


    ¡°Congratulations, big brother.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen congratulated Lu Ping¡¯an.


    From the recent commotion, he saw that Lu Ping¡¯an had gained many benefits from the Golden Bodhi Date Tree.


    He thought to himself that the Golden Bodhi Date was indeed not an ordinary spiritual medicine, one that must be offered up as its effects were truly exceptional.


    Even so, it was only a body refining cultivator like Lu Ping¡¯an who could swallow and refine more than twenty Golden Bodhi Dates from the tree in a short period.


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    Lu Ping¡¯an stood up, dressed in dark golden armor, his imposing figure towering, his face sincere, his eyes reflecting some guilt and self-blame.


    Previously, in order to maximize the efficacy of the Golden Bodhi Dates and break through realms, he had put himself in a state where he couldn¡¯t move.


    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Quanzhen, if someone had come in, his situation would have been very dangerous.


    ¡°Heh, big brother, you¡¯re too kind.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said with a smile.


    He had taken healing pills, and his complexion no longer looked so pale.


    However, his appearance seemed somewhat worse, and he still needed some time to fully recover.


    ¡°Quanzhen, not only did my cultivation level break through to the Eighth Level Energy Refinement, but my Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique also broke through to the Sixth Layer.¡±


    ¡°Leave the rest to me now.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said with a firm voice.


    He roughly knew his combat strength and could ensure he handled the upcoming situations.


    ¡°The Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique Sixth Layer.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen inwardly thought it was as expected.


    When he was at the Fifth Layer, his big brother could almost end the fights with one or two punches.


    Now that he had broken through to the Sixth Layer, couldn¡¯t he just bulldoze through the secret realm?


    He narrowed his eyes, smiled, and nodded, ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°Big brother, the people who came earlier were from the Beast Taming Xu Family, though I have dealt with them all, we might still be discovered by the Xu Family, so it¡¯s not suitable to stay here for long.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said this.


    Although he had slain all four members of the Xu Family.


    But the Xu Family, being a Nascent Soul Level force, might have some means to locate them.

 Chapter 760: Crumbling, Beast Taming Xu Family Annihilated! (2)

    After all, Clan Cultivators are different from Immortal Sects¡¯ disciples.


    Disciples of Immortal Sects may form small groups at most, and if others die, they die.


    It¡¯s only because they happened to encounter this, and out of camaraderie, they lend a hand and seek revenge.


    Otherwise, normally Immortal Sects¡¯ disciples wouldn¡¯t waste time avenging their fellows.


    But Clan disciples are different.


    They have blood ties and tend to be more united.


    Even if we don¡¯t mention the unity of family bonds, when a large family enters the Secret Realm and someone dies inside, the others must give a proper explanation to their family.


    ¡°Beast Taming Xu Family, good.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded, aware that this family, being a Nascent Soul Family, was not simple.


    He carefully shattered the ground and then dug up the Golden Bodhi Date Tree, handing it to Lu Quanzhen.


    Lu Quanzhen took out a bottle of Spiritual Liquid from his Storage Bag, poured it over the Golden Bodhi Date Tree, then placed it into the Spirit Plant Bag.


    ¡°Ah!?¡±


    Just as Lu Quanzhen was about to retract the Formation, both brothers paused, exchanged glances, hearing some noise coming from the cliff.


    A moment later, through the Formation, Lu Quanzhen saw five figures moving down towards the cliff base, continuously heading downwards, seemingly in search of something.


    Identifying them by their attire and the Spiritual Beasts beside them, he immediately recognized them as members of the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    ¡°It seems they came here after following some Tokens or tokens¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of coldness, as he roughly guessed what was happening.


    Previously, after he killed four members of the Xu Family, he naturally wouldn¡¯t miss out on the spoils from their Storage Bags.


    In the Storage Bags, tokens, and other suspicious items that couldn¡¯t be destroyed were all thrown off the cliff.


    Now looking at these people¡¯s movements, he guessed they were led here by the sensing of those tokens.


    ¡°But it seems like the Beast Taming Xu Family knows about this cave.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen recalled the previous four members of the Xu Family discovering the cave, seemingly purposefully, aware of the cave¡¯s location.


    Squinting, he looked to Lu Ping¡¯an and said, ¡°Brother, these five are from the Beast Taming Xu Family, likely here as a result of the tokens of those previously¡­¡±


    Although by having the five individuals head to the base of the cliff, the two could escape without conflict,


    who knows whether these people have other means to track down the two of them.


    Given this, it might be better to take the initiative and eliminate them all.


    Earlier, from the Xu Family members¡¯ Storage Bags, he gained quite a bounty, securing many precious Spiritual Medicines.


    Even their main target, the Heavenly Spirit Fruit, resulted in two.


    These five people, as Cultivators from the Beast Taming Xu Family, would undoubtedly yield substantial gains.


    Why slowly search for Heavenly and Earthly Treasures when killing for loot is faster?


    As for taking lives as a form of pillage, Lu Quanzhen had no moral qualms.


    After all, in this world, if you don¡¯t rob, others will!


    If he didn¡¯t strive or rob, how would his family rise, and how would he achieve Core Formation within a century!


    After truly stepping onto the path of Cultivation, he started to view these matters indifferently.


    Or rather, from the first time he killed in the mortal realm, he gradually became indifferent to life.


    As soon as he arrived in the mortal realm, he could grant life and death, controlling others¡¯ lives.


    With just a simple move, countless lives would perish, and he felt a certain change in his spirit.


    ¡°Quanzhen, are you suggesting¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an was momentarily stunned, roughly guessing his brother¡¯s intention.


    ¡°Rather than waiting for them to make a move, we should take the initiative.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, dressed in a black robe and with a slender figure, lacking a bit of color on his face which made him resemble a delicate scholar, spoke softly.


    Seeing his brother¡¯s narrow eyes and the smile on his face, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s heart shuddered slightly, and he spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll handle them, Quanzhen, you support from the rear.¡±


    ¡°These five are from the Beast Taming Xu Family, all possessing Spiritual Beasts, be careful, Brother.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen nodded with a smile.


    Although he was confident that the two of them could subdue the five from the Xu Family,


    even a lion uses full strength to catch a rabbit!


    ¡°Rest assured.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded, knowing he needed to be swift and efficient.


    He stepped out of the cave, his eyes bright, looking towards the five figures descending towards the cliff base.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s inner energy circulated, his organs vibrated with a buzzing sound, like a dormant primordial Fierce Beast. His body glowed with a golden light, casting a cold metallic shine on his Armor.


    ¡°Rumble!!!¡±


    Following that, the rocks under his feet shattered, his tall form blasting out towards the cliff base, tearing through the layers of air, charging towards the five.


    ¡°Ah!?¡±


    ¡°Roar roar roar!¡±


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    ¡°Be careful!¡±


    The five Xu Family members were all very alert.


    Coming here, following the Token and seeing that another team had no news or movement, they realized something was off and came to investigate.


    ¡°Who are you!?¡±


    A middle-aged man around forty years old shouted loudly.


    He was the leader of the Xu Family team.


    Seeing Lu Ping¡¯an with an overwhelming aura, which caused his Spiritual Beasts to howl in fear and sensing immense danger, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.


    Seeing Lu Ping¡¯an coming closer, he dared not hesitate and shouted loudly, ¡°Battle Formations, Black Dragon Shears!¡±


    Instantly, the five formed a Formation.


    This was a Battle Formation, allowing multiple Energy Refining Cultivators to integrate their energies, combining offense and defense, greatly enhancing their combat power.


    The five organized themselves, their Spiritual Beasts encircling them, two of them performing Gesture Incantations, summoning Magic Artifacts to create a protective shield encapsulating them all.


    The other three each summoned a black Longsword, a black Long Knife, and black Chains.


    These three artifacts, under their control, emitted black light, merging in the air into a scissor measuring a zhang in length!


    The scissors emitted a frightful cold black radiance, with a Flood Dragon flickering in and out of visibility, ferocious and terrifying, seemingly able to tear through anything, charging towards Lu Ping¡¯an.

 Chapter 761: Crumbling, Beast Taming Xu Family Annihilated! (3)

    ¡°Boom!¡± Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s body shot through the air like a meteor, muscles bulging as he fearlessly hurled his already raised right arm out to meet the approaching black shears, not dodging in the slightest.


    ¡°Idiot! To think you¡¯d dare to catch our Black Dragon Shears with your flesh and blood!¡±


    ¡°Simply courting death!¡±


    ¡°Truly, Body Refining has turned his brain to mush!¡±


    The five from the Xu Family saw Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s action and all sneered, scoffed, and looked on with disdain.


    But the next moment, a golden fist struck out, accompanied by a sound of dragon¡¯s roar and tiger¡¯s howl, clashing directly with the black shears.


    ¡°Clang!!!¡±


    A heaven-shaking, earth-shattering metallic symphony erupted, sparks flying everywhere. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The violent, powerful force burst forth from the center of the fist and the shears, violently spreading out, sending rocks and soil from the cliffs rolling down and turning into dust.


    ¡°This this this!!!¡±


    ¡°How is this possible!¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s actually clashing fists with the Black Dragon Shears!¡±


    The five members of the Xu Family shouted in alarm, their eyes filled with disbelief, horror, and shock.


    You should know, their Black Dragon Shears were no ordinary artifact!


    It was a combined Spiritual Artifact bestowed by the old patriarch of their family!


    Normally, it acted as three top-tier Magic Artifacts, but once combined, it qualified as a Low-Quality Spiritual Artifact!


    And it wasn¡¯t just any run-of-the-mill production-line Spiritual Artifact;it was a Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact with power comparable to a Middle-Grade Spiritual Artifact!


    The five of them wielding these Black Dragon Shears could engage in battle even with Foundation Establishment Cultivators!


    But now, Lu Ping¡¯an was confronting their Low-Quality Spiritual Artifact, the Black Dragon Shears, with his fists!


    ¡°Clang clang clang!!!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s fists were like dragons as he continually hammered down on the black shears, sparks flying, dazzlingly bright, causing the Spiritual Artifact to tremble frantically, its Spiritual Light dimming somewhat.


    ¡°Daoist, we do not know where we have offended you. If you have already claimed this place, we can leave!¡± The lead member of the Xu Family shouted, waves of shock and dread rising in his heart.


    They hadn¡¯t anticipated that not only could Lu Ping¡¯an fend off their Spiritual Artifact with his fists, but he could also dim its Spiritual Light.


    This!


    This!


    This!


    They couldn¡¯t comprehend how such a humanoid fierce beast could appear inside the Purple Shadow Secret Realm!


    Who could refine their Body Cultivation to such a degree when their Cultivation Level was only at the Eighth Level of Energy Refinement!


    ¡°Boom boom boom!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an remained silent, continuing to punch out, with the sound of clanging resonating in all directions, echoes upon echoes, as rocks and chunks of earth rolled and shattered.


    ¡°Daoist, we are from the Beast Taming Xu Family of Jiang Country. Could there be some misunderstanding between us!¡± Another member of the Xu Family continued to shout out.


    Although they could guess why Lu Ping¡¯an was attacking, they really didn¡¯t want to continue the battle against such a Body Refining Cultivator.


    After all, entering the Secret Realm was for the purpose of seeking opportunities;there was no need to fight to the death.


    If both sides were harmed, neither would gain any benefit.


    Seeing Lu Ping¡¯an remain silent as he threw another punch, shattering the Black Dragon Shears and dimming its light, anger flashed in the eyes of the few Xu Family Cultivators.


    ¡°Daoist, do you really wish for both fish and net to be destroyed!¡±


    ¡°Although your Body Refining is profound, killing all of us alone will come at a price!¡± The five Xu Family Cultivators shouted out loud.


    They were from the Xu Family, one of the top forces in Jiang Country!


    Ten people had entered the Secret Realm, and only at the start had one of them been killed by someone for some unknown reason.


    The remaining nine had traveled together, divided into two groups, with hardly anyone daring to provoke them.


    Now, faced with Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s challenge, they were naturally filled with anger.


    ¡°Kill!¡±


    Seeing this, the five realized that it would be difficult to resolve the situation peacefully and thus attacked with all their might, intending to make Lu Ping¡¯an pay a price and retreat.


    They formed a Battle Formation, controlling the Black Dragon Shears, and simultaneously commanded their Spiritual Pets to kill Lu Ping¡¯an from the flank.


    One of them also distractedly threw out several Talismans, bombarding Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Yet against such an onslaught, Lu Ping¡¯an remained fearless, merely turning his head to look at the tiger-like Spiritual Beast pouncing at him and spinning around to land a punch.


    His fist thundered like a drum beaten by gods and demons, breaking through the layers of air with a ¡°boom,¡± tearing the massive body of the tiger apart, blood spraying everywhere.


    The Talismans and Techniques of the other four Spiritual Beasts fell upon Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s body, causing a series of violent explosions, but they did not inflict any substantial damage.


    ¡°This!?¡±


    The five were horrified to see Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Body Refinement to be astonishingly resilient without any weaknesses.


    Not only could his physical strength clash with the Black Dragon Shears, but his body also completely ignored their Technique attacks.


    How could they fight against this? With what could they even fight!?


    ¡°Open Mountain!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s energy surged powerfully, treasure light flowing around his body, golden radiance entwining his form, dazzling like a layer of Golden Battle Armor.


    His right arm soared like a dragon-snake rising from the ground, Roll Roll with momentum, and behind him loomed a magnificent giant axe.


    The void thundered, and as he punched out, his Force exploded, causing endless sounds of air being shattered.


    The giant axe, following his punch, descended from the Sky Dome, unleashing an infinitely terrifying Fierce Power, causing the dimmed Black Dragon Shears to cry out sadly as they were sent flying, crashing directly into the Defense Formation of the five.


    ¡°Boom boom boom!¡±


    It was as if the overwhelming force was vast like a prison, causing the Defense Formation to become dim, cracking densely, with the five inside shaken in Qi and blood, pale-faced, spitting out blood.


    ¡°Damn it, damn it, damn it!¡±


    At this moment, the members of the Xu Family felt as if they were shrouded in a thick cloud of death, their hearts sinking into despair!


    Yes, despair!


    Because in this exchange, they no longer knew how to fight!


    They could not even breach Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Defense.


    ¡°Go!¡±


    The five exchanged glances, ready to use life-saving measures to flee for their lives.


    Only then might they have a sliver of a chance!


    In an instant, they abandoned their four Spiritual Pets, charging at Lu Ping¡¯an to take the lead and using this method to buy time.

 Chapter 762: Crumbling, Beast Taming Xu Family Annihilated! (4)

    Subsequently, the five people activated their life-saving talismans and fled in a flash, soaring into the sky.


    ¡°Boom boom boom!¡±


    The protective barrier shattered loudly, and the four spiritual beasts couldn¡¯t even let out a whine before their bodies exploded, blood splattering across the sky. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As the five members of the Xu Family were about to reach the cliff, they saw a young man in a black robe and a bound crown standing above them.


    Beside the young man stood a tall metal puppet, wielding a sword in one hand and a shield in the other.


    Above their heads, a giant hammer, as large as a person and shrouded in purple lightning arcs, exuded a terrifying aura.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The purple giant hammer, faced with the five men, struck directly downwards, engulfing them like a vast ocean of purple lightning.


    ¡°Talisman treasure!?¡±


    The five cultivators, seeing the giant hammer with purple lightning arcs, had their faces drastically change in horror.


    Unexpectedly, Lu Ping¡¯an had an accomplice and, in such a situation, even produced a talisman treasure to await them.


    ¡°Why have we, the Xu Family, offended you!?¡±


    The five men shouted desperately, their expressions hopeless as they tried to counter the talisman treasure¡¯s assault.


    But at that moment, Lu Ping¡¯an looked at them again and threw another punch.


    ¡°Boom boom boom!¡±


    Facing such an onslaught, within an instant, the five individuals were blasted into a horrific mist of blood from both sides.


    ¡°Big brother, with this combat power, I suppose no one in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm could be your match.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said somewhat emotionally.


    He had been supporting Lu Ping¡¯an earlier and was surprised to see that the other side didn¡¯t use talismans but directly countered the Xu Family¡¯s five members with his physical body alone.


    He couldn¡¯t help but feel that only Foundation Establishment cultivators were qualified to confront someone like Lu Ping¡¯an who performs body cultivation.


    Because, for Energy Refining cultivators, even the best among them couldn¡¯t break through the defense nor had any way to do so.


    ¡°Quanzhen, if we kill too many inside this secret realm, I¡¯m afraid it might easily lead to trouble.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, when the secret realm ends, we need to turn in our findings, and if we harvest too much, it could also attract unwanted attention.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said to his younger brother, thinking he intended to loot openly in the secret realm.


    Initiating an attack on the Xu Family already had some justifiable reasons.


    But to rob others of their findings, that was something he wasn¡¯t willing or capable of doing.


    ¡°Hehe, big brother, I understand.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen smiled and nodded, knowing well the kind and generous nature of his older brother.


    Previously, when the two encountered other cultivators on the outskirts, as long as the others didn¡¯t attack first, Lu Ping¡¯an would definitely not initiate conflict.


    Sometimes, when he saw an opportunity to attack, he would simply let it go.


    The two processed the remains of the five people and their spiritual beasts, picking up the magic artifacts and storage bags, then returned to the cave to sort through these bags.


    As Lu Quanzhen had guessed, the harvesting of the five members of the Xu Family was indeed substantial.


    Among them were not only several kinds of spiritual medicines that needed to be submitted, but also three Heavenly Spirit Fruits!


    ¡°It seems that the Xu Family, with this kind of family force, must know some coordinates in the Purple Shadow Mountain where rare spiritual herbs are abundant.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen speculated based on the earlier situation.


    Moreover, as a family of clan cultivators like the Beast Taming Xu Family, they certainly had seized other people¡¯s spiritual herbs and medicines, thus enabling such substantial findings.


    ¡°Big brother, since we have to submit fifty percent when we exit, I see here are quite a few spirit medicines effective for the physical body and energy, why don¡¯t you take them all to boost yourself?¡±


    While Lu Quanzhen and Lu Ping¡¯an were sorting the storage bags, Lu Quanzhen suddenly spoke up.


    He had originally planned to meet up with Lu Qingshan near the end of their time in the secret realm and give him some spoils to carry out.


    After all, Lu Qingshan had a Nascent Soul master.


    Even if the spoils were generous, nobody would dare say anything.


    But now, their finding was indeed astonishing, so they might as well use some.


    ¡°Moreover, if we submit too many spirit medicines later, it might also invite trouble, so it¡¯s better if you take more, big brother.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen continued.


    In his view, submitting a pile of spirit medicines was genuinely less beneficial than using them to enhance one¡¯s cultivation level.


    Moreover, the family was currently relying on their father and several maternal aunts back at White Tiger Mountain, which lacked Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    Though he and Lu Qingshan could break through to Foundation Establishment within a few years,


    Lu Quanzhen had long planned that once he achieved Foundation Establishment, he would venture out to strive for Core Formation as soon as possible!


    With himself away and Lu Qingshan far in Yu Country¡¯s Jinyang Sect, Lu Wangshu would need at least a decade more to grow.


    That left only his big brother at home!


    Therefore, he felt it was quite important for the other to enhance his strength.


    ¡°Uh¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an found the idea reasonable.


    However, seeing so many spiritual medicines, he thought about consuming them directly but felt it would be a waste.


    After all, each of these spiritual medicines could be worth hundreds of spirit stones if put on the market.


    Before he could speak, Lu Quanzhen pulled out a bunch of spirit herbs and medicines from the storage bags and handed them to Lu Ping¡¯an, indicating he would eat them too.


    Hearing this, the brothers began gnawing on spiritual medicines inside the cave.


    Were anyone to witness this scene, they would surely curse them for their reckless wastefulness!


    ¡­


    Outside the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    ¡°It seems Ping¡¯an has encountered great fortune within the secret realm, not only has his cultivation level broken through to the Eighth Level of Energy Refinement, but his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art has also advanced!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, through system feedback, knew of his son¡¯s multiple breakthroughs and was amazed.


    After all, just a year ago, Lu Ping¡¯an had only broken through to the Seventh Level of Energy Refinement and the fifth layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    Now, within only one year, he had made double breakthroughs.


    Especially to the sixth layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art!


    With Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art breaking through to the sixth layer, his own Treasure Body Technique had also significantly improved.


    It was almost reaching the peak of the eighth layer!


    He planned to give Lu Ping¡¯an the halberd magic artifact he and Li Feiyu had obtained, once he returned home from the secret realm.


    After all, as a father, one naturally thinks of their children first when it comes to good things.


    Giving this damaged magic artifact to his children for cultivation would benefit them both¡ªeffectively a double gain.


    ¡°At this rate, perhaps my body refinement will reach the Third Rank even faster than my cultivation level¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought privately.


    When he had broken through to Foundation Establishment, his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art had just advanced to the third layer not long before.


    But now, the Treasure Body Technique had overtaken it.


    ¡°Just waiting for Quanzhen and Qingshan to break through Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was hopeful, feeling more and more optimistic about the future.


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    Just then, a wave of Core Formation Spiritual Pressure suddenly spread through the air, overwhelming and terrifying like mountains, shaking all Foundation Establishment Cultivators present.


    They all opened their eyes wide and looked up into the sky, unsure of what was happening.


    ¡°Oh, what¡¯s gotten into Patriarch Xu, to lose composure like this?¡±


    ¡°Could it be that something unfortunate has happened to his descendants inside the secret realm?¡±


    One of the False Core Patriarchs from the Shangguan Family, one of the three great Nascent Soul noble families of Jiang Country, said with a laugh upon seeing Patriarch Xu¡¯s demeanor.


    Although the three great families were all family forces, their relationship was not very good.


    There were frequent frictions over interests, making it a clear struggle both openly and covertly.


    ¡°Hmph, Old Ghost Shangguan, this matter does not need your concern.¡±


    Patriarch Xu said coldly, his expression dark as he contained the leaking False Core Spiritual Pressure.


    His storage bag had contained five soul plates, which had all just shattered!


    This meant that all ten of the Xu Family descendants had died within the Purple Shadow Secret Realm!


    Three hundred years ago, their family had allowed their descendants to explore the secret realm, resulting in an accident where only one survived. Afterward, they established rules.


    Upon entering the secret realm, they must band together immediately and must not act alone.


    Since then, their family had not suffered casualties of more than half.


    But this time, all ten descendants had died in the secret realm!


    This incident was not only a loss of the secret realm¡¯s harvest for the Beast Taming Xu Family, but it was also a severe blow to the family¡¯s reputation and prestige!


    ¡°Is it Qingyun Sect deliberately suppressing my Xu Family, or is it the Shangguan Family, or perhaps the Four Great Immortal Sects¡­¡±


    Patriarch Xu speculated in his heart, suspecting some forces were targeting his family.


    After all, aside from the Four Great Immortal Sects and a few other major Core Formation forces, who could completely annihilate his descendants!


    Just as their family patriarch had previously been heavily injured in a beast tide, his condition was unclear.


    At this time, other families might be trying to probe their family¡¯s stance through this manner, thereby deducing the condition of their patriarch.


    ¡°Who exactly it is, we shall know once the secret realm concludes and we see the situations of the other families,¡±


    Patriarch Xu said calmly, standing on the divine vessel.


    Now that all his descendants had died in the secret realm, he could very well leave directly.


    But this matter was not only embarrassing but also concerned probing by other families.


    If he couldn¡¯t discern which family was responsible, it would be difficult to explain upon returning!

 Chapter 763: Young Master Lu Qingshan, from the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family!

    Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    ¡°Lu Qingshan, we are not as skilled as you, we admit defeat;this White Jade Ganoderma is yours.¡±


    Two disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect looked at the sharp and upright figure of Lu Qingshan in front of them, spoke solemnly, and then left with a bow.


    ¡°The Heavenly Sword Sect, interesting.¡±


    Lu Qingshan watched the two departing Heavenly Sword Sect disciples, his expression calm and indifferent.


    Planning to break through to Foundation Establishment soon, if he had time, he could consider going to the Heavenly Sword Sect to challenge them.


    After all, these two were at best above average in the Heavenly Sword Sect, not considered top-tier geniuses.


    But such a spar was somewhat helpful to his Sword Dao.


    It indicated that this Sword Cultivation Sect had many outstanding features!


    He walked over to the slain Dual-Headed Python, picked the White Jade Ganoderma that looked like jade and shimmered with a crystal-like luster, and put it into his Spirit Plant Bag.


    Although he had seized quite a few Heaven and Earth Spiritual Materials along his way,


    he would not trouble those who were sensible and retreated voluntarily.


    Like these two Heavenly Sword Sect disciples, they were easy to talk to.


    As long as there was a spar and they lost, they would willingly concede the Spiritual Medicine.


    ¡°Xiao Jin, continue.¡±


    Lu Qingshan took out a Spirit Grass and fed it to the golden hamster in his sleeve, speaking out loud.


    ¡°Chichichi!¡±


    The Earth Spirit Mouse held the Spirit Grass and nibbled on it, its face full of bliss.


    Then it looked around, sensing the situation of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Materials.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Qingshan frowned slightly, flipped his hand, and a red-glowing Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman appeared in his palm.


    Though he hadn¡¯t accompanied Qingzhu Mountain on this trip,


    he had given a Sensing Talisman to his grandfather, Lu Yuanding,


    indicating that if Qingzhu Mountain encountered any danger in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, they could seek his help.


    Half a month since entering the secret realm, this Sensing Talisman had remained silent.


    Its activation now signaled a high probability of a life-threatening danger.


    ¡°I want to see who is so blind!¡±


    Lu Qingshan¡¯s eyes narrowed, he stored the Earth Spirit Mouse, and channeled Spiritual Power into the Sensing Talisman.


    Then he looked towards the northwest, lightly tapping his Storage Bag.


    The Tianxin Sound Bamboo Sword, resembling golden bamboo, appeared and softly glided like a swimming dragon.


    Lu Qingshan lightly tapped his foot and rose on his sword, turning into a sword shadow, shooting towards the direction of the Sensing Talisman, causing bursts of golden and jade sword sounds to ring through the air.


    ¡­


    Meanwhile,


    inside a dense forest,


    six monks of the Jin Family were besieging Lu Miao Feng and two Lu Family disciples.


    At this moment, the three were completely surrounded, unable to escape, and could only rely on Talismans to barely hold on, continuously defending, creating a stalemate.


    ¡°Hehe, are you still waiting for rescue?¡±


    ¡°Hundred Birds Lake probably doesn¡¯t even dare enter Purple Shadow Mountain but just loiter around the periphery, picking up some Spiritual Medicine. Even if they received the rescue, they cannot save you.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity no one from Blue Lake Mountain came, otherwise we would definitely make that Lu Changsheng taste the pain of losing a son!¡±


    The six monks of the Jin Family watched the struggling Lu Miao Feng and others, continuously speaking out.


    Previously, when Lu Changsheng saw the monks from the Jin Family come forward, he directly had his son Lu Quanzhen encounter them, and slew them all.


    The same was true for Golden Dragon Ridge.


    Due to the matter with White Tiger Mountain, they harbored deep hatred for Blue Lake Mountain, considering them irreconcilable!


    However, the Jin Family cultivator outside the secret realm hadn¡¯t seen anyone from Blue Lake Mountain.


    Thus, they let them encounter Qingzhu Mountain, Hundred Birds Lake, and other families allied with Blue Lake Mountain, and slew them all!


    After all, families like Qingzhu Mountain, Hundred Birds Lake sending three or four late-stage Energy Refinement cultivators into the Purple Shadow Secret Realm was already their limit.


    If they all died in this secret realm, it would be a significant blow, indirectly weakening the strength of Blue Lake Mountain.


    Lu Miao Feng did not speak.


    He was naturally aware of the Bai Family¡¯s situation.


    Suffering one death and one injury in the outer area, they hadn¡¯t entered the core area.


    But he had not sought help from the Bai Family. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Instead, he had sought help from his nephew, Lu Qingshan.


    He wasn¡¯t clear about the exact strength of this nephew, having seen only a brief sword strike from him.


    But just that one strike made him realize there were always higher skies above one acknowledges!


    ¡°Boom boom boom!¡±


    The orderly offensive of the six from the Jin Family struck Lu Miao Feng¡¯s defensive Magic Artifact, causing his internal Spiritual Energy to continuously shake, his complexion turning pale.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miao Feng suddenly sensed a response from Lu Qingshan¡¯s side, immediately transmitted to his younger relatives: ¡°Hold on, Qingshan is already on his way!¡±


    ¡°Qingshan, Lu Qingshan.¡±


    Upon hearing this, the two instantly perked up.


    They knew their nephew, a cousin of the direct lineage of the Immortal Sects, a disciple of the Nascent Soul Immortal, had strength far beyond their Clan Cultivators.


    ¡°Nephew Miao Feng, is it only Lu Qingshan coming?¡±


    One of the Lu Family disciples asked via transmission.


    He knew that Lu Qingshan was extraordinarily powerful.


    But it seemed difficult for one person alone to repel six from the Jin Family.


    ¡°Qingshan¡¯s strength is extraordinary, comparable to Foundation Establishment. Once he arrives, he will definitely be able to repel the six from the Jin Family.¡±


    Lu Miao Feng¡¯s voice was resolute, leaving no room for doubt.


    At this moment, he had to instill confidence in them.


    Besides, he still had two Second-Rank Talismans in his Storage Bag.


    As long as Lu Qingshan arrived, he believed the four of them would be able to repel the six from the Jin Family!


    ¡°Comparable to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Both were shocked upon hearing this.


    After all, the gap between Energy Refinement and Foundation Establishment was like a chasm.


    To be comparable to Foundation Establishment while only in Energy Refinement, that was astonishing!


    ¡°Lu Miao Feng, if you are willing to surrender now, kneel and beg for mercy, we might be in a good mood and let you live.¡±


    ¡°Continuing this way, you only have a path to death;better to give up struggling, and we might spare your lives!¡±


    The few cultivators of the Jin Family continued to speak.


    Their words were not truly expecting Lu Miao Feng to give in and beg.

 Chapter 764: Young Master Lu Qingshan, from the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family! (2)

    It was, after all, a distraction tactic using these words.


    After all, the mental state of the cultivators during combat was extremely important.


    Once their minds were disturbed, they were prone to making mistakes.


    They did not want to expend too much energy fighting Lu Miao Feng and his two companions in the Purple Shadow Mountain.


    Thus, they chose this method to interfere with their mental spirits, seeking an opportunity to find a flaw and end the fight quickly.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    As time slowly passed, the faces of Lu Miao Feng and his two companions became paler and paler, one of them even had blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, appearing extremely unsteady.


    At this rate, the three of them were doomed!


    But even so, Lu Miao Feng did not give up and chose to escape alone using a talisman.


    ¡°Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!¡±


    At that moment, Lu Miao Feng sensed the energy of the Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman closing in, and immediately transmitted a message to his juniors, ¡°Qingshan will be here soon, get ready!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Seventh Brother!¡±


    ¡°Uncle Miaofeng, don¡¯t worry, I can still hold on!¡±


    Although the two were pale and weak, their eyes flashed with a fierce determination.


    Since they had dared to venture into the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, they were certainly not the type to fear death!


    ¡°Be cautious of their desperate counterattacks in their dying throes!¡±


    The Monk of the Jin Family warned cautiously, not giving Lu Miao Feng and his companions any chance to counterattack.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    ¡°Be careful, someone¡¯s coming!¡±


    Soon, one of the Monks of the Jin Family sensed an aggressive and piercing aura rushing towards them and loudly alerted the others.


    However, just as he finished speaking, another cold and compelling voice sounded, ¡°Seeking death!¡±


    A young man on a flying sword appeared, his expression cold, holding a golden magical sword. Without even exchanging greetings, he swung his sword at the five cultivators.


    His sword strike was domineering, bursting forth with endless piercing sword light, overwhelming the skies.


    ¡°Who is it!?¡±


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    The Monks of the Jin Family, faced with the piercing sword light, were startled and hastily activated their talismans, attempting to block it.


    But the sword light, in an instant, focused into a single point like an antelope hanging its horns on a branch, fiercely drilling towards a Monk of the Jin Family who was only at the Seventh Level of Energy Refinement.


    With a ¡®splat¡¯, the sword light penetrated the heart of the Monk of the Jin Family, his throat gurgled with blood, and he fell with his eyes wide open in death.


    This display of Sword Energy Formation startled the remaining five cultivators from Jinlong Ridge.


    ¡°Qingshan!¡±


    Lu Miao Feng and his companions immediately looked towards the young sword cultivator with sharp eyebrows and brimming vigor, their expressions filled with surprise.


    They knew of Lu Qingshan¡¯s extraordinary strength.


    But they hadn¡¯t expected him to be this astounding.


    He had killed a man with a single strike upon arrival!


    This increased their chances of victory considerably!


    ¡°Take action!¡±


    Lu Miao Feng didn¡¯t hesitate, made a prompt decision, and shouted out, switching from defense to offense with the other two.


    ¡°Why do you seek to be our enemy, sir?¡±


    ¡°If Qingzhu Mountain has offered you any rewards, just withdraw, and Jinlong Ridge will double them!¡±


    The Monks of the Jin Family¡¯s expressions changed drastically, looking ugly.


    Although they had seen Lu Qingshan being sent here by a Nascent Soul Immortal outside the Secret Realm.


    They did not recognize Lu Qingshan, nor were they aware of his relationship with Qingzhu Mountain or why he would suddenly attack them.


    Thus, they hoped to make him retreat with offers of benefits and by invoking their family¡¯s reputation.


    ¡°Jinlong Ridge? Jinlong Ridge Jin Family?¡±


    Lu Qingshan, handsome with distinct features, raised his eyebrows slightly upon hearing their words.


    He remembered his grandfather mentioning that Jinlong Ridge had a feud with his family.


    ¡°Yes, we are indeed from the Jinlong Ridge Jin Family. If you are willing to cease, we will surely reward you handsomely afterward!¡±


    The Monk of the Jin Family said immediately, his expression carrying a tinge of proud arrogance.


    After all, as a False Core Family,


    even beyond the Qingyun Region, they had a certain reputation and influence!


    ¡°So be it, then you all can die!¡±


    Lu Qingshan scoffed, his demeanor intensely commanding like a blazing sun, holding the magical sword, continuing his onslaught against the five.


    ¡°Fellow Daoist, do you really intend to make enemies with Jinlong Ridge?¡±


    ¡°Has Jinlong Ridge in any way offended you?¡±


    The Monk of the Jin Family twitched in the corner of his eyes, his expression ugly, quickly taking out several talismans from his possession, activating them, and yelling.


    Even though Lu Miao Feng and his companions were gravely injured.


    In this situation, they really had no confidence to handle both Lu Qingshan and Lu Miao Feng¡¯s group.


    Even if they could manage to kill Lu Miao Feng and his companions, they too would suffer heavy casualties and would not be able to continue exploring the secret realm.


    ¡°Remember, young master¡¯s family name is Lu, given name Qingshan, from the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family!¡±


    Lu Qingshan stood upright on his flying sword, swinging his golden magical sword that emitted piercing sword lights, his voice cold, ¡°Knowing my name, you can die without regret!¡±


    As soon as he finished talking, his Tianxin Sound Bamboo Sword also transformed into a sword light, resembling a silver dragon, tearing through the air waves, attacking the five.


    This flying sword was a reward he had received from the sect¡¯s sword testing competition;it was a spiritual artifact flying sword with abilities like breaking techniques, sharpness, and traceless sword shadows¡ªit had never been used routinely, always kept as a trump card. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Now, to quickly resolve the battle and ensure all five were slain, he unleashed both swords.


    ¡°What, Lu Qingshan, from Blue Lake Mountain?¡±


    ¡°Where is such a person in Blue Lake Mountain?¡±


    The five were shocked and bewildered upon hearing this.


    Blue Lake Mountain, although not without its fame, the only renowned figures, aside from the Mountain Lord Lu Changsheng, were his wives, Dao companions.


    In terms of children, only Lu Quanzhen at White Tiger Mountain, Family Head Lu Yun, and Puppet Master Lu Xianzhi had some reputation and were known to the surrounding families.


    But they absolutely did not recall a sword cultivator named Lu Qingshan associated with a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    Yet at this moment, the five had no time to ponder further.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±

 Chapter 765: Young Master Lu Qingshan, from the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family! (3)

    The Gengjin Law Sword was like a blazing sun, fierce and dominant, bursting forth with sharp and overbearing Sword Qi, striking directly at the defensive aura of the five men.


    The Tianxin Sound Bamboo Sword was like a silver dragon, stirring up a layer of rolling Sword Qi that shimmered with golden jade musical waves, its edge sharp and its Sword Qi inhaling and exhaling, using the characteristic of the Flying Sword to pierce a hole in the aura and behead a cultivator of the Jin Family at the Eighth Level of Energy Refinement.


    ¡°Jin Ming!¡±


    The other four, seeing this, cried out in alarm.


    They had not expected that, with the five of them in such a state, Lu Qingshan¡¯s Flying Sword could still instantly kill one of them.


    At this moment, they felt a rich sense of crisis!


    ¡°Hiss!?¡±


    Even though Lu Miao Feng had known early on about Lu Qingshan¡¯s strength, he was still incredibly shocked at this scene.


    Lest the cultivators of the Jin Family fight back in desperation, he immediately activated a Second Rank Thunder Fire Talisman from his Storage Bag, turning it into endless thunderous flames and charging at the remaining four men.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom!¡±


    In an instant, the situation changed from defense to offense.


    Originally, six people from the Jin Family were besieging the three members of the Lu Miao Feng party.


    But now, with Lu Qingshan arriving, they were directly caught in a pincer attack.


    ¡°Ah, damn Blue Lake Mountain!¡±


    The cultivators of the Jin Family roared in anger, filled with regret.


    They had not at all expected that this young man sent by the Nascent Soul Immortal would actually come from Blue Lake Mountain.


    If they had known about Lu Qingshan¡¯s story earlier, they would have fought with all they had, even at the risk of serious injury, to kill the three Lu Miao Feng quickly, not giving Lu Qingshan time to arrive.


    But there is no medicine for regret in the world.


    At this time, there was no time for them to regret!


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom!!!¡±


    Facing such an overwhelming offensive, the defensive aura of the four from the Jin Family was struggling to hold and the Spiritual Light was dimming.


    ¡°Pu-chi!¡±


    The Tianxin Sound Bamboo Sword was like a celestial being flying from the sky, its sword light crisscrossing, air currents flying about, finding the gap, and in an instant beheading another person.


    ¡°Ah, I¡¯m not reconciled!¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s fight them to the death!¡±


    The remaining three Jin Family cultivators revealed despair in their eyes, knowing that in such a situation, the three of them could not even run away and would only die faster.


    They immediately looked ferociously at the Lu Miao Feng trio, wanting a fight to the bitter end.


    ¡°Be careful!¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Miao Feng immediately used the last Second Rank Defense Talisman in his bottom-of-the-box collection.


    He could see that now, as long as they interfered and maintained the situation, Lu Qingshan would be able to handle everything.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom!¡±


    Lu Qingshan saw the attack of the three from the Jin Family, sneered coldly, and his hands formed a gesture, his fingers coming together like a sword, pointing forward.


    One could see the Gengjin Law Sword drawing an arc in the sky, radiantly golden, slashing down fiercely.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The three had just been fully resisting, managing to hold against Lu Qingshan¡¯s Flying Sword onslaught.


    But at this moment, they were distracted, focusing on attacking, which instantly led to their defense being breached, their spiritual power and blood unstable, and their steps stumbled.


    ¡°Ch-ch-ch!!!¡±


    The Gengjin Law Sword was like a radiant golden sun, blasting and swallowing boundless sword light, heading straight for the three men.


    The Tianxin Sound Bamboo Sword, like a wandering dragon, coiled around the three, looking for weak spots, and then struck a lethal blow.


    Such masterful manipulation of the Flying Sword technique was truly exquisite, something many sword cultivators who had broken through to Foundation Establishment could not achieve!


    Within a few breaths, two cultivators of the Jin Family died under Lu Qingshan¡¯s Flying Sword.


    ¡°Ah, I¡¯m not reconciled, I¡¯m not reconciled!¡±


    The last Jin Family cultivator¡¯s face was filled with a miserable expression, roaring with resentment and unwillingness.


    ¡°Pu-chi!¡±


    With silver sword light crisscrossing, the Tianxin Sound Bamboo Sword like a roaming dragon, pierced through the heart of the last Jin Family cultivator.


    ¡°Not reconciled? Being able to die at my hands, Lu Qingshan, is your honor, the only thing worth remembering in your lives!¡±


    Lu Qingshan¡¯s expression was cold and indifferent as he spoke.


    His palm lightly lifted, and the Tianxin Sound Bamboo Sword returned to his hand like a roaming dragon.


    ¡°Thump!¡±


    The monk of the Jin Family¡¯s chest burst open in an instant. He violently spat out a mouthful of blood, died on the spot, and fell to the ground with eyes wide open, unable to close them even in death.


    Not far away, Lu Miao Feng and his two companions were staring dumbfounded at the scene.


    At this moment, they deeply realized the gap between people!


    ¡°Qingshan, we owe you big time for coming just in time,¡±


    Lu Miao Feng quickly came back to his senses, looked at Lu Qingshan, and said.


    In his eyes, he couldn¡¯t help but show a bit of awe.


    After all, Lu Qingshan¡¯s strength was so astonishing that they couldn¡¯t help but feel respectful.


    ¡°Hehe, uncle, you are too kind,¡±


    Lu Qingshan¡¯s face showed a hint of a smile as he spoke, ¡°Are you all okay?¡±


    Although he knew Lu Miao Feng and the others, they weren¡¯t very close, not even as close as the playmates of his childhood.


    ¡°We are fine, we are fine,¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just excessive consumption of spiritual power, some minor injuries,¡±


    Lu Miao Feng and the others hurriedly said.


    ¡°I have some healing medicine here,¡±


    Lu Qingshan took out a porcelain bottle from his storage bag and handed it to the three, saying.


    The condition of the three also affected his following exploration in the secret realm.


    So he hoped they would recover soon.


    Under Lu Qingshan¡¯s care, the three began to heal and condition themselves.


    Two days later, when they had nearly recovered, Lu Miao Feng handed over a rare spiritual medicine they had found to Lu Qingshan.


    He expressed that if they encountered any accidents in the secret realm, he hoped Lu Qingshan would take the harvest of the spiritual medicine back to Qingzhu Mountain.


    Because they were well aware that the three of them would only delay and impact Lu Qingshan in the secret realm.


    If they acted together, the benefits they received could not be evenly divided.


    To avoid personal interests affecting family ties, they indicated that they were fine,


    and would soon leave Purple Shadow Mountain to mix some spiritual medicines in the outer areas.


    Upon hearing this, Lu Qingshan did not say much.


    He gave each of the three a Second Rank Talisman, told them to be careful, and then continued his solo adventure in the secret realm.


    Whenever he heard fighting nearby, he would go over to take a look and step forward to intervene¡­


    Outside the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng became alert and opened his eyes.


    Not far away, an old Foundation Establishment cultivator from Golden Dragon Ridge suddenly stood up with a grim and ugly expression on his face, utterly frustrated and furious.


    If it weren¡¯t for the numerous Foundation Establishments around and several Nascent Soul Immortals in the sky, he would have wished to vent his anger!


    ¡°Could it be that Quanzhen and Qingshan encountered the cultivators of the Jin Family?¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw this and stroked his chin, a hint of a smile appearing on his face.


    It was a pity that he was not in his true form;otherwise, he would have liked to check on the situation with his neighbors.


    However, it was not necessary for him to worry, as immediately, two Foundation Establishment cultivators approached and inquired about the Jin Family cultivator¡¯s situation with concern. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But this gesture only made the Jin Family Foundation Establishment¡¯s face grow uglier. With a flick of his sleeve, he controlled the spirit boat and soared into the sky.


    This scene surprised many bystanders.


    After all, although Golden Dragon Ridge wasn¡¯t a top-tier family force, it still belonged to the first tier.


    This time, they had sent six Energy Refinement Late Stage descendants to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, and their strengths were not to be underestimated.


    Now, with the secret realm exploration still ongoing and the Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Jin Family leaving with a grim face, it indicated that all six descendants had perished within the secret realm!


    This was astonishing indeed!


    Nevertheless, this was not the first occurrence of its kind, and others were merely surprised and more worried about their own descendants in the secret realm.


    They hoped that their families would have better luck and not encounter any deadly cultivators from the Spirit Taming Sect or the Heavenly Sword Sect.

 Chapter 766: Demon Tree Seed, Your First Love Has Been Attacked!

    Purple Shadow Secret Realm, inside a certain cave.


    Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen had been consuming medicinal herbs all these days.


    Stuffing their mouths full of valuable Spirit Grass, Spiritual Medicine, and Spirit Fruits, swallowing them whole and chewing vigorously.


    Though compared to Alchemy, this method of ingesting Spiritual Medicine directly was quite wasteful.


    And the medicinal power was overbearing, filling the entire body, making it hard to digest and refine.


    Yet compared to Elixir Medicines, this way had a benefit.


    As long as your body could withstand and consume it, refining it, there wouldn¡¯t be any Elixir Toxicity or side effects.


    Lu Quanzhen knew his own condition, so he ate very steadily during this process, slowly refining it to solidify his foundation.


    Lu Ping¡¯an was at first reluctant to consume them, feeling quite pained.


    But as he ate more, he began to feel the effects.


    On one hand, his brother said they had too many Spiritual Medicines, and if they didn¡¯t eat more, they would have trouble handing them over when required and might have to throw them away.


    On the other hand, this way of directly consuming Spiritual Medicines was very suitable for him.


    Because the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art was itself a method of Cultivation through the use of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.


    These treasures were not limited to just metallic spiritual ore.


    They also included Spirit Grass, Spirit Flowers, and Spirit Fruits as Heaven and Earth Spiritual Material.


    Therefore, for ordinary Cultivators, Spiritual Medicine was more effectively used when refined into Elixir Medicines with the use of supporting ingredients, as the resultant pills were better for absorption and easier to refine.


    But for the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, it was different.


    The Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art required the use of raw and overbearing properties, energy, and medicinal effects from Heaven and Earth Spiritual Material to forge the Physical Body.


    Once Spiritual Medicine was refined into Elixir Medicine, while easier to absorb and refine,


    The raw and overbearing effects of its medicinal properties would have all but faded away.


    Thus, as Lu Ping¡¯an continued to ingest and refine Spiritual Medicines, with the overbearing medicinal power surging through his limbs and organs, he could clearly feel his Physical Body continuously improving.


    He even noticed some mysterious changes in his Physical Body as his muscles and bones strengthened, his bone density increased and his marrow seethed.


    There gradually formed a callus-like thin membrane between his skin and bones.


    Ordinary Technique attacks would be absorbed by this thin membrane.


    This effect was quite astonishing.


    Lu Ping¡¯an felt that his understanding of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art was now exceeded.


    He had to ask his father later for advice to understand what was going on with his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    ¡°Quanzhen, the Secret Realm should be ending in about ten days, let¡¯s go out again and take a look, maybe we can still find some gains.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an chewed on the Spiritual Medicine as he spoke.


    He now felt a surging power throughout his body, endless force that he wanted to release in a few exhilarating fights.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen heard this and looked towards his elder brother, nodding his head.


    Then he packed up the Formation, and the two of them left the Cave Mansion to continue searching for Spiritual Medicine.


    Perhaps because they had stayed in the cave for more than ten days, the number of Demon Beasts nearby had decreased due to their previous hunting, causing them to encounter them less frequently.


    The two thus headed directly towards the summit of Purple Shadow Mountain.


    Generally, the closer to the center, the more and the rarer the Spiritual Medicines would be.


    Naturally, Demon Beasts would also be more formidable.


    However, even if a Second Order Monster Beast appeared, it was unlikely to pose a threat to them now.


    In the billowing mist, occasionally a Demon Beast would emerge, but they were mostly killed by a few punches from Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Like this, three days passed.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Through battle, Lu Ping¡¯an had nearly fully digested the accumulated Spiritual Medicines in his body, and his Cultivation Level had directly broken through to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement.


    Although not all the Spiritual Medicines he consumed could increase his Cultivation Level, most of them had that effect.


    So even without deliberate Cultivation, as the Spiritual Medicines were digested and built up, his Cultivation Level naturally broke through at this moment.


    ¡°Congratulations elder brother on breaking through to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen saw this and smiled, congratulating him.


    ¡°It¡¯s all stacked up with Spiritual Medicines.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an showed a bittersweet smile.


    If others knew he had consumed Spiritual Medicines worth tens of thousands, only to improve this much, they would certainly scold him for wastage.


    ¡°Heh heh, the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures belong to those with virtue, it does not matter if they¡¯re stacked with Spiritual Medicines.¡±


    ¡°But elder brother, when you return home, you need to refine your Spiritual Power a lot to solidify your foundation. Wait until there is no further progress in the foundation of your Spiritual Power, and then prepare for Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said to Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Previously, Uncle Qu Changge had come and spoken to him about various Cultivation knowledge.


    One of the things he mentioned was that the foundation was of utmost importance!


    If you didn¡¯t lay a solid foundation in the early stages, you would later need to spend tens or even hundreds of times more to make up for it.


    Such as the Dao Foundation in the Foundation Establishment Stage, the Golden Core in the Core Formation Stage, and the Nascent Soul in the Nascent Soul Stage.


    ¡°Right, I know.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded.


    Although he was far ahead in terms of Body Refinement,


    He knew that the foundation of Cultivation was the true path, determining how far he could go in the future.


    ¡°There are still many Top-tier Techniques at home, elder brother should try a few, maybe there¡¯s one more suitable for you than the Purple True Solar Scripture.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen continued.


    His own previous Cultivation Method had also been the Purple True Solar Scripture.


    Before, the Purple True Solar Scripture, being an Exquisite Level Cultivation Method, was indeed not bad.


    But from his current perspective, it seemed somewhat lacking.


    When it came to Foundation Establishment and Core Formation, this method would severely hold Lu Ping¡¯an back.


    ¡°Right, okay, I¡¯ll ask father.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an felt a warmth in his heart and nodded with a smile. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Initially, he practiced the Purple True Solar Scripture because the results of his Sword Technique were unsatisfactory, so he picked up this Cultivation Method.


    Now, hearing what Lu Quanzhen had said, he planned to ask his father for advice about the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, and also to see if he had any suggestions.


    Amid their conversation, Lu Ping¡¯an, plucked the nearby Spiritual Medicine, casually bled and dissected the Demon Beast¡¯s body, placed the valuable materials into his Storage Bag, and continued towards the mountain summit.

 Chapter 767: Demon Tree Seed, Your First Love Has Been Attacked! (2)

    One day later, the two were about to reach the summit, when they saw a cave ahead.


    Such caves usually contain rare heavenly and earthly treasures.


    Of course, they also tend to harbor danger, often occupied by fierce demon beasts.


    ¡°Quanzhen, stay behind me and be careful,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an called out to his younger brother before striding towards the cave.


    ¡°Mm,¡± Lu Quanzhen nodded, not intending to overreach.


    This was how the two had traveled thus far.


    After they entered the cave, they hadn¡¯t walked far before they heard intense fighting noises coming from ahead.


    ¡°Someone¡¯s already here.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, hearing the commotion, shook his head and gestured for Lu Quanzhen to leave.


    ¡°Big brother, the sounds seem a bit off,¡± Lu Quanzhen commented, his expression growing tense.


    ¡°It seems like a massive brawl, very intense,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an remarked after listening carefully.


    He felt that at least ten or more people were fighting, not just a skirmish between two or three.


    ¡°With so much activity, it must be something out of the ordinary, probably a collective action by an Immortal Sect here,¡± Lu Quanzhen said, his eyes narrowing.


    He had observed the area outside the secret realm briefly before.


    Apart from the Four Great Immortal Sects bringing twenty to thirty disciples each, the others had at most ten people.


    So the battle at hand was definitely a collective combat of an Immortal Sect. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Since we¡¯re here, might as well see what¡¯s going on, it won¡¯t affect us,¡±


    ¡°Besides, if the Purple Shadow Secret Realm opens again in the future, we could record the details and report back to the family,¡± Lu Quanzhen said. His eyes narrowed at the sound of the fierce battle, suggesting this plan.


    Hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an helplessly nodded in agreement.


    ¡°Is this¡­ a demon tree?¡±


    The two reached the end of the cave and immediately saw a basin ahead.


    This basin was very peculiar, surrounded on all sides by jagged rocks.


    And in the center of the basin stood a purple giant tree almost ten to twelve meters thick.


    The tree was covered in cracks, exuding a vast and ancient aura, like a colossal pillar supporting the heavens, connecting the earth and sky, standing more than thirty meters tall.


    The huge canopy, similar in color to the mist of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, was hazy and obscured the sky, making it difficult to discern clearly.


    At this moment, eight disciples from the Heavenly Sword Sect dressed in sword cultivator attire were fighting fiercely with this demon tree.


    The ground was ravaged by thick tree roots, like earth dragons, constantly attacking these sword cultivators.


    Besides that, there were all kinds of bizarre-looking demon beasts.


    These beasts didn¡¯t seem alive but appeared to be controlled by the demon tree, with plant roots bursting out of their bodies as they fearlessly attacked the Heavenly Sword Sect disciples, creating a very intense battle scene.


    ¡°So this is what happens when a tree turns into a demon,¡± both Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen were greatly shocked upon seeing the demon tree.


    It was not only their first time seeing a plant become a demon.


    But also their first time seeing such an enormous piece of wood, a tree demon, making them feel very insignificant.


    However, as shocking as the scene was, they could see that this type of tree demon, compared to other demon beasts, had a clearly fatal weakness!


    Unable to move and fearful of fire, it could only wait for its demise!


    Even though the plant demon was very powerful, possessing Second Rank strength,


    it had no choice but to face a dead end against the combined assault of the Heavenly Sword Sect cultivators with their flames ablaze.


    ¡°A Second Rank plant demon¡­¡±


    ¡°To become a demon, this tree must be no ordinary one;it must be of the Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant grade!¡± Lu Quanzhen said thoughtfully, looking at the massive tree demon in the basin.


    He had previously heard from his mother about the Heavenly Longevity Technique.


    He knew that under his father¡¯s arrangement, his mother had already started cultivating this technique.


    But he wanted to procure a Third Rank Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant as a future safeguard for his sister, Lu Caizhen.


    Because unlike himself, his sister wasn¡¯t that interested in cultivation on a regular basis.


    Even after consuming a Heaven-replenishing Elixir and advancing her Spiritual Root to fifth-grade, she only put in effort for a while before sliding back into laxity and playfulness.


    As a brother, although he wanted to say something.


    He understood that his sister¡¯s temperament really wasn¡¯t suited for the cultivation world.


    Even with diligent cultivation, her prospects would be limited.


    So he thought of preparing a Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant for her as a fallback for the future.


    Seeing the tree demon now, he couldn¡¯t help but be tempted.


    But realizing the sheer size of the tree demon, Lu Quanzhen knew it would be impossible to take it away.


    He continued to look for seedlings around the tree demon, hoping to find one.


    But despite looking all around, he saw no seedlings.


    ¡°Huh,¡± Lu Quanzhen exhaled lightly, ready to turn and leave.


    But then he noticed his elder brother staring at a Heavenly Sword Sect female cultivator with slender eyes and crimson lips, a clear face, a high ponytail, and an air of vibrant heroism.


    Lu Quanzhen naturally remembered her.


    She was his elder brother, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s first love.


    Although the female cultivator had considerable strength, with a Ninth Level Energy Refinement cultivation level,


    she seemed somewhat hard-pressed under the assault of the tree demon¡¯s roots and a demon beast.


    ¡°Big brother, why not play the hero to save the beauty?¡± Lu Quanzhen teased.


    ¡°The tree demon is already showing signs of defeat,¡± Lu Ping¡¯an shook his head and said in a low voice.


    With the current situation, it wouldn¡¯t make a difference whether he went to help or not.


    Besides, stepping forward to help without reason might seem hard to explain.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Just then, Lu Quanzhen suddenly noticed a Heavenly Sword Sect disciple, having slain a demon beast and cremated it with fire, a purple, crystal-like seed flew from the ashes into the hands of the disciple.


    ¡°What¡¯s this¡­ the seed of the tree demon?¡± his eyes narrowing in thought.


    He whispered to Lu Ping¡¯an, ¡°Big brother, did you see the seed that appeared after the beast was burned to ashes?¡±

 Chapter 768: Demon Tree Seed, Your First Love Has Been Attacked! (3)

    ¡°Seed, are you talking about that purple, crystalline object?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said in astonishment.


    ¡°Um, I suspect that it¡¯s the seed of a Tree Demon¡­¡±


    ¡°Father has a cultivation technique named the Heavenly Longevity Technique, which can refine a Heaven-and-Earth Spirit Plant into a ¡®Life-bound Spiritual Root¡¯¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke softly.


    ¡°Quanzhen, you mean¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an immediately understood what his brother meant.


    Upon hearing the effects of the Heavenly Longevity Technique, he too felt a surge of astonishment and thought the cultivation technique was quite miraculous.


    ¡°Whether it¡¯s the Tree Demon¡¯s seed or not, I think we should grab a few and take a look.¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t Father instruct us before, that if we come across any rare Spiritual Medicines or Heaven-and-Earth Spirit Plants, we should bring them back?¡±


    ¡°If that purple seed really is the Tree Demon¡¯s seed, it would definitely be a huge gain.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said lowly, looking at the situation ahead. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked at the several bizarre Demon Beasts fighting ahead, preparing to make a move.


    With his current combat prowess, seizing a few Demon Beasts from the fray would not be difficult.


    But perhaps because his first love was on the battlefield, he felt somewhat embarrassed to make a move and reluctant to raise his hand.


    ¡°Sha sha sha!!!¡±


    The Purple Demon Tree suddenly shook, its canopy rustling loudly, and mist swirling. Numerous purple leaves fluttered down, slashing towards the people of the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    ¡°Xiu xiu xiu!¡±


    The leaves whirled chaotically, brimming with intent to kill.


    The trunk of the Tree Demon had already been completely set ablaze, and at this moment, it appeared to be in its death throes.


    Facing the flurry of purple leaves, Qin Yi moved her Flying Sword, creating a net of Sword Qi.


    But her Demon Beast opponent¡¯s body suddenly exploded, countless tendrils appearing and whipping towards her, sending her flying with coughed blood from her mouth.


    ¡°Big brother, stop hesitating.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen called out, urging him to stop being indecisive ¡ª your first love is getting beaten up!


    Upon hearing his brother¡¯s urging, Lu Ping¡¯an hesitated no longer. His footing spurred him forward, his entire being like a streak of golden light, bursting forth and appearing in front of Qin Yi in an instant.


    Following that, his blood surged, and he raised his right arm and delivered a powerful punch onto the bizarre Demon Beast, completely exploding its body.


    ¡°Eh!?¡±


    ¡°Who is this man!?¡±


    This scene left Qin Yi and several other disciples from the Heavenly Sword Sect shocked.


    They had taken notice of Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen earlier.


    But in such a situation, they couldn¡¯t spare the attention to care for others.


    Moreover, they were confident that these two couldn¡¯t interfere with them.


    But now, seeing Lu Ping¡¯an punch a Demon Beast to death, they couldn¡¯t help but be dumbfounded.


    They secretly thought, ¡®Where did this Loose Cultivator come from, with such astonishing fighting strength!¡¯


    ¡°I¡¯m only interested in the seeds within the body of these Demon Beasts and won¡¯t vie for your other spoils.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said to everyone.


    As he spoke, he seemed to feel that it wasn¡¯t quite right and worried they wouldn¡¯t believe him, so he continued, ¡°As a reward, I can help you deal with this Tree Demon.¡±


    ¡°Thank you!¡±


    At that moment, Qin Yi got up from the ground, wiping the fresh blood from her lips, and expressed her gratitude to Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡°It¡¯s no trouble at all, no need to thank me.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said, somewhat awkwardly.


    He then searched the crushed body of the Demon Beast in front of him and found an oval seed about the size of a thumb, emanating a purple, crystalline luster.


    He pocketed the seed and once again took a step, his entire body shooting out like a cannonball and striking another Demon Beast, his punch shattering its body into pieces, astonishing the Sword Cultivators on the field.


    It was known that Sword Cultivators were famous for their attacking prowess, claiming to be second to none in terms of aggression!


    Yet the Demon Beasts they had been struggling to slay were now effortlessly pulverized by Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s mere punch.


    After annihilating several Demon Beasts, Lu Ping¡¯an directly launched himself towards the Tree Demon.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom!¡±


    Punches like the drums of gods and demons pounded against the demon tree, thundering loudly and causing wood chips to explode.


    Facing such an onslaught, the demon tree swayed rustlingly, the ground trembled, and thick root tendrils like that of an earth dragon appeared, whipping through the air and smashing towards Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Yet, Lu Ping¡¯an, faced with this aggressive attack, neither dodged nor evaded, meeting it head-on, swinging his fists, causing those roots to burst apart.


    The already crumbling demon tree soon fell silent under Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s assault.


    Adjacent to the action, Qin Yi, with her expression cold, watched Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s silhouette;the more she watched his way of fighting, the more familiar it seemed. Frowning, she felt an increasing sense of familiarity.


    She once knew someone who fought just like this.


    Moreover, the movements, gestures, and silhouettes of the two shared seemed remarkably alike.


    ¡°Many thanks to this Daoist for the assistance.¡±


    At that moment, a cultivator from the Heavenly Sword Sect bowed in thanks towards Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Although the disciples of the Immortal Sects were arrogant and looked down on loose cultivators¡­


    The main reason was still strength!


    Someone like Lu Ping¡¯an, who could explode demon beasts with a punch and burst demon trees with his fists, did not fall into the category they disdained.


    In fact, some semblance of respect could be seen in their eyes when they looked towards Lu Ping¡¯an!


    ¡°Everyone¡¯s too kind.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an bowed in return.


    ¡°We have yet to ask for your name, Daoist, and where you come from?¡±


    A Heavenly Sword Sect disciple curiously inquired, wanting to know Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s identity and origin.


    ¡°An Ping, just a loose cultivator.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an reported the alias he was using for this trip.


    Hearing the name, Qin Yi slightly furrowed her brows, her expression turning somewhat peculiar as she looked towards Lu Ping¡¯an.


    That¡¯s because the name bore a resemblance to that of an old acquaintance of hers.


    She stepped forward towards Lu Ping¡¯an to express her gratitude again, ¡°Thank you for your assistance just now.¡±


    ¡°The lady is too polite.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said with a smile.


    Noticing her poor complexion, he took out a bottle of healing pills from his storage bag and handed it to her, ¡°I have some healing pills here.¡±


    ¡°Lady?¡±


    Qin Yi, upon hearing Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s address and this gesture, didn¡¯t reach out to take the pills but instead looked at him with a furrowed brow, saying, ¡°I feel like you¡¯re somewhat familiar.¡±


    ¡°Have we met before?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s heart skipped a beat, not expecting Qin Yi to be so perceptive.


    He immediately explained that he had been cultivating in the mountains all along, fighting with demon beasts day in and day out, and seldom went out.


    ¡°It¡¯s just a feeling that you seem familiar, as if I¡¯ve seen you before.¡±


    Qin Yi continued to look directly at Lu Ping¡¯an as if trying to discern something from his face.


    ¡°I see.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an was slightly taken aback, then smiled and nodded his head, bowing to everyone present, ¡°Since the matter is resolved, I bid you all farewell.¡±


    ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an.¡±


    Qin Yi, witnessing Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s jianghu-like demeanor and actions, felt an increasing sense of recognition and directly called out loud.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    The nearby Heavenly Sword Sect cultivators were taken aback by this, as if recognizing something different in the situation.


    Lu Ping¡¯an, feeling as if he had been struck by heavenly thunder, stiffened.


    Then he turned back and said, ¡°My name is An Ping, the lady must have mistaken me for someone else.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Qin Yi¡¯s eyebrows raised, her eyes clear and incisive, she looked at Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s retreating back and said directly, ¡°Whether you¡¯re Lu Ping¡¯an or not, if you happen to meet him, you can tell him that Qin Yi has joined the Heavenly Sword Sect and he can write to her if there¡¯s anything.¡±


    Although Lu Ping¡¯an had no Spiritual Root and was unable to cultivate¡­


    Her instincts told her that this person was Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡°Ah¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an sighed inwardly upon hearing this, not sure of how to respond.


    But with the thought of his own Spiritual Root or the lack thereof, he eventually stepped forward, leapt up, and returned to Lu Quanzhen¡¯s side at the cave entrance, whispering softly, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±

 Chapter 769: The Secret Realm Ends, Come to the Heavenly Sword Sect Within 10 Years!

    ¡°Big brother, it appears that Miss Qin has always remembered you.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen and Lu Ping¡¯an walked out of the cave and he spoke up.


    Although he hadn¡¯t come forward just now, he had overheard their conversation.


    He knew that the woman named Qin Yi had recognized his elder brother.


    Although his brother¡¯s disguise techniques were only average, making it easy for flaws to be spotted,


    the fact that they hadn¡¯t seen each other for many years and she could still recognize him immediately under these circumstances meant the memory was deep and the affection extraordinary.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded.


    He naturally knew he had been recognized.


    He guessed it was probably his fighting style, the way he addressed the lady, and the act of giving her Elixir Medicines that felt familiar to her and made her spot the flaws, thus prompting her to speak out and test him.


    Then came the moment she called out his name, and his Mental Spirit faltered, effectively an indirect admission.


    ¡°Sigh¡­¡±


    Thinking about these things, Lu Ping¡¯an sighed deeply, feeling he had been far too careless and his state of mind was still lacking.


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, why didn¡¯t big brother admit it?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said so.


    Lu Ping¡¯an shook his head, but didn¡¯t reply.


    ¡°Is big brother worried he might bring trouble to our family?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen narrowed his eyes and continued.


    Although Lu Ping¡¯an had attained such prowess only after over ten years of cultivation, which was astonishing and could potentially bring trouble to Bi Lake Mountain,


    he felt the reason was not so simple.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t father say sometimes we ought to be bold?¡±


    ¡°And this Miss Qin probably doesn¡¯t know about our family situation, right?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said so.


    ¡°Forget it, Quanzhen.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an patted his hand, signaling him to stop.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, big brother.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen nodded, understanding that his elder brother might have other serious matters difficult to discuss, which made it inappropriate to recognize each other.


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    Lu Quanzhen narrowed his eyes, thinking of the words outside the secret realm where their father had encouraged Lu Ping¡¯an to boldly pursue, as if he had anticipated all this.


    He didn¡¯t think much about this aspect and planned to discuss it later with their father.


    After all, having spent time with Lu Ping¡¯an these days, he had grown to appreciate his responsible and committed big brother.


    He didn¡¯t want his brother to harbor any regrets in his long life.


    ¡­


    Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen continued to search Purple Shadow Mountain for Heaven and Earth Spiritual Materials.


    It might¡¯ve been that many people had already visited the summit at this time and the more conspicuous Spiritual Medicines had been picked, so they didn¡¯t harvest much.


    Thus, as their time in the secret realm neared its end, Lu Quanzhen took out the Family Token from the Storage Bag, infused it with Spiritual Power, and sent a message to Lu Qingshan, preparing to rendezvous and hand over the Spiritual Medicines.


    After a moment, the token responded, and the two tokens formed an invisible force, resonating from a distance.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, big brother, to meet with Qingshan.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said to his elder brother.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded in response, very curious about this sibling he had never met.


    After all, he had asked Lu Quanzhen several times whether they should meet with Lu Qingshan.


    But Lu Quanzhen had said that this brother, despite seeming easy-going, was actually quite proud.


    The purpose of this trip to Purple Shadow Secret Realm was for self-improvement.


    Together, they might hinder and delay each other¡¯s progress.


    So, Lu Ping¡¯an had not contacted him until now.


    Using the tokens, they spent about a day before they saw Lu Qingshan, who had starry brows and a grand demeanor, dressed in a Jinyang Sect Magical Robe, and holding a golden Magical Sword.


    ¡°Seventeenth brother?¡±


    Lu Qingshan looked toward Lu Quanzhen, raising his brows as he greeted him.


    Then his eyes shifted toward Lu Ping¡¯an, wanting to know who he was.


    As a Sword Cultivator and due to his mastery of Sword Heart Clarity from training in Sword Charging Bull¡¯s Might, his insight was sharply honed.


    He could faintly sense that Lu Ping¡¯an embodied a fierce beast-like physique.


    Just standing in front of him felt like facing a brewing volcano, ready to erupt at any moment, giving him an inexplicable sense of danger.


    ¡°Qingshan.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen nodded and greeted, his hand gently brushing his face, removing the disguise.


    Then pointing to Lu Ping¡¯an beside him, he smiled and said, ¡°This is our big brother, Lu Ping¡¯an, whom you¡¯ve not met since you¡¯ve been away.¡±


    ¡°Qingshan, hello.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an also removed his disguise and smiled as he introduced himself.


    Then he sized up Lu Qingshan before him.


    He had glimpsed this younger brother from a distance outside the secret realm before.


    But now, in close proximity, seeing the sharp and unparalleled spirit of Lu Qingshan was still a bit surprising.


    Because previously, among the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect, he had not sensed such a fierce and soaring Sword Qi.


    This Sword Qi, seemingly emanating from his very bones, made him understand what a true Sword Cultivor was!


    His brother, it seems, would be recognized as an extraordinary Sword Cultivator wherever he went!


    ¡°Big brother, Lu Ping¡¯an?¡±


    Although Lu Qingshan had never met Lu Ping¡¯an, he still knew of this elder brother.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that the person before him, who gave him a sense of danger, was actually his own big brother.


    Wasn¡¯t his big brother without a Spiritual Root, sent away in the mundane world since young?


    Lu Qingshan didn¡¯t think further and looked at the Lu Ping¡¯an before him, his lips curving up slightly into a smile, he bowed and said, ¡°Big brother, nice to finally meet.¡±


    After briefly catching up, Lu Quanzhen took out a prepared Spirit Plant Bag, saying, ¡°Qingshan, as the secret realm is about to end, I¡¯m going to take this batch of Spiritual Medicines and give them to you to take out.¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, big brother and I going out might draw attention and cause trouble.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen spoke thus.


    This matter had already been discussed at home between the two.

 Chapter 770: The End of the Secret Realm, Come to Heavenly Sword Sect Within 10 Years! (2)

    He had not anticipated that this journey into the secret realm would yield such riches.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Qingshan nodded in agreement, accepted the Spirit Plant Bag, and with a cursory sweep from his Divine Sense, his eyebrows suddenly rose in surprise and bewilderment, ¡°Seventh Brother, it seems like you and our eldest brother have made quite a haul this time.¡±


    The loot inside was not much less than his own.


    Moreover, this was just part of the spoils for Lu Quanzhen and Lu Ping¡¯an.


    However, considering Lu Quanzhen¡¯s strength and having such an elder brother who gave him a sense of danger, such achievements seemed reasonable.


    After all, with their strength, as long as they did not encounter groups of Immortal Sects disciples, they were practically unrivaled.


    ¡°Hehe, just a bit of luck.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said with a laugh, sharing some of the situations inside the secret realm with Lu Qingshan.


    Before this, he had regarded the Purple Shadow Secret Realm as a very dangerous place.


    But it was only after truly entering that he realized the realm was indeed dangerous, but the danger was limited.


    Or rather, when your combat power reaches a certain level and you do not fear the slaughter between cultivators, then the danger of the secret realm becomes quite low.


    For example, for him, there was a certain danger.


    But for someone like Lu Ping¡¯an with his combat power, as long as he did not court death, there was hardly any danger.


    One could only say that, no matter what, the Purple Shadow Secret Realm was still just a realm for Energy Refining Cultivators.


    After chatting casually for a while, the three of them found a place to wait for the end of the secret realm.


    After all, to continue exploring at this time was unlikely to yield any major discoveries.


    To hope for a major discovery, one would have to snatch it from somebody else¡¯s hands.


    But at this point, most loose cultivators and small family clans already hid in the outer regions, waiting for the secret realm to end, avoiding the last bit of greed.


    ¡­


    Outside the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


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    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and looked toward the altar¡¯s center, a calm void portal.


    A month had gone by since the secret realm had opened.


    Through the system, he knew that all his three sons were safe and sound.


    And his eldest son, Lu Ping¡¯an, had broken through to the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement.


    This pleasantly surprised him, and he was eager to know what fortuitous encounters his son had had in the secret realm.


    At this moment, besides Lu Changsheng, many cultivators waiting outside turned their eyes to the void portal in the center of the altar, the Nascent Soul Immortals of the Four Great Immortal Sects.


    Everyone was eager to know the state of their own family members, what gains they had made.


    An hour later.


    ¡°Open!¡±


    The Nascent Soul Immortals from the Four Great Immortal Sects came to the central altar with dignified expressions, took out their Purple-Gold Tokens in front of the portal, and infused their Nascent Soul Level mana into them.


    ¡°Hum hum hum¡ª¡±


    In an instant, the previously unrippled void portal suddenly filled with an ancient and time-worn aura, forming a black hole vortex in the middle.


    ¡°Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!¡±


    In no time, figures began flying out of the portal from the secret realm.


    Lu Changsheng immediately saw his son, Lu Qingshan, emerging from the portal on a Flying Sword.


    His face was stern, his figure erect, and he stood proudly upon the Flying Sword, unscathed, which made Lu Changsheng inwardly nod with approval.


    As time passed, more and more cultivators came out of the secret realm.


    It was noticeable that most loose cultivators were not faring well.


    They were either seriously injured or in a state of mental and physical collapse, with pale faces and chaotic auras.


    As for the disciples of large family forces and Immortal Sects, most were in much better condition.


    However, there were still quite a few in poor shape.


    Lu Changsheng even saw a few cultivators faint on the spot as soon as they left the secret realm, barely clinging to life.


    Meanwhile, the Four Great Immortal Sects began to collect Spiritual Medicines.


    The four Nascent Soul Immortals had their disciples bring Smell Spirit Beasts to inspect everyone¡¯s Storage Bags to ensure no private hoarding of Spiritual Medicines had taken place.


    ¡°Lu Qingshan, as long as you agree to one thing for me, I¡¯ll waive your contribution from this trip to the secret realm.¡±


    At this moment, Yujian Zhenren, seeing Lu Qingshan stepping forward to deposit his Spiritual Medicines, spoke out.


    His Smell Spirit Beast had detected a bountiful supply of Spiritual Medicines in Lu Qingshan¡¯s Storage Bag and Spirit Plant Bag.


    But compared to these medicines, he valued Lu Qingshan as a person more.


    He wanted to use Lu Qingshan as a whetstone to sharpen his own Sect¡¯s disciples.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Qingshan looked surprised, thinking to himself if such a good deal existed.


    He then bowed and asked, ¡°May I ask, what does the Immortal wish?¡±


    His Storage Bag and Spirit Plant Bag contained no ordinary loot.


    If he could avoid making a deposit, it would be a fortune!


    ¡°Just promise to come to my Heavenly Sword Sect for a competition after you¡¯ve achieved Foundation Establishment within the next ten years,¡± said Yujian Zhenren, dressed in a simple white robe, his face stern, speaking plainly.


    ¡°Is it that simple?¡±


    Lu Qingshan was momentarily taken aback.


    He had already been considering challenging the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    And now, Yujian Zhenren was willing to waive his secret realm contributions for such a small matter.


    He did not agree immediately.


    Looking up at his master, he wanted to know if the true words of this Immortal had any other implications.


    ¡°This matter is for you to decide,¡± said Tianyuan True Immortal with a slight nod.


    Hearing this, Lu Qingshan immediately bowed, ¡°Thank you, Immortal. Once I achieve Foundation Establishment, I will surely come to the Heavenly Sword Sect to fulfill our agreement within the next ten years!¡±


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Yujian Zhenren nodded and didn¡¯t require him to swear an oath against the Heart Demon, simply signaling that he could leave.


    ¡°Thank you, Immortal!¡±


    Lu Qingshan once again bowed his thanks, then controlled his sword to his master¡¯s side.


    The Nascent Soul Immortals from Qingyun Sect, Luoxia Sect, and Spirit Taming Sect, witnessing this scene, said nothing.


    After all, since Yujian Zhenren had spoken, they naturally did not dare to offend him.


    Besides, Tianyuan True Immortal was watching.


    For them to speak out at this time would appear petty.


    Naturally, they would not do something that would offend someone for no reason, deciding instead to be gracious.

 Chapter 771: The End of the Secret Realm, Come to Heavenly Sword Sect Within 10 Years! (3)

    ¡°Yujian Zhenren, other True Immortals, Tian Yuan bids farewell!¡±


    After speaking a few words with Lu Qingshan, Tianyuan True Immortal bowed to Yujian Zhenren and the others.


    He then placed Lu Qingshan on his gourd, transformed into a divine rainbow, and skyrocketed into the Nine Heavens Gang Wind.


    ¡°Damn it, who exactly is it?¡±


    At this moment, on the huge Divine Vessel pulled by the Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steed, the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family watched the cultivators continuously emerging from the Secret Realm, his expression gloomy and ugly.


    Since all the Soul Plates in his family¡¯s Storage Bags had shattered and his own descendants had all died in the Secret Realm, he had been observing the Four Great Immortal Sects and other major Nascent Soul Family Forces.


    But through his observation, he noticed that although other families had suffered casualties, they were not severe and were similar to previous years.


    This puzzled him greatly.


    He didn¡¯t know who had killed his family¡¯s descendants!


    It should be noted that the descendants of their Beast Taming Xu Family were always accompanied by Spiritual Beasts, had combat power far superior to others of their level, and were not much worse than the disciples of the Immortal Sects.


    Thus, regardless of which power made a move against his family, a fight to the death on both sides would inevitably result in significant losses.


    Yet among these top-tier powers, the Spirit Taming Sect, which suffered the most, had only seven deaths.


    ¡°The Spirit Taming Sect and my Xu Family have always had good relations;even if they are reluctant to see my Xu Family rise, they would definitely not be the first to strike against us.¡±


    Patriarch Xu pondered in his heart, dismissing the possibilities one by one.


    ¡°Patriarch Xu, how come I haven¡¯t seen any of your family¡¯s disciples, could they all have perished in this Secret Realm?¡±


    At that moment, the Family Patriarch from the Shangguan Family looked at Patriarch Xu and jokingly said.


    However, as much as he spoke in jest, he was quite surprised to see that not a single descendant of the Xu Family had emerged from the Secret Realm.


    Because among these top-tier powers, such a situation had not occurred for many years.


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    Patriarch Xu¡¯s face darkened as he snorted coldly and remained silent.


    Seeing this, the False Core Patriarch of the Shangguan Family immediately stopped teasing.


    After all, if the descendants of the Xu Family had truly all died in the Secret Realm, a few provocative words might actually provoke Patriarch Xu into a fight.


    And if they started fighting, he was really no match for Patriarch Xu.


    ¡°Could it be that it wasn¡¯t the Immortal Sect forces who acted? Was it simply danger within the Secret Realm itself?¡±


    Patriarch Xu frowned deeply, pondering in his heart, feeling that this was the only explanation.


    But he himself didn¡¯t believe in this explanation!


    Because the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, having been open for nearly a thousand years, was now used as a training ground, and there was supposedly nothing particularly dangerous left inside.


    ¡°Could it be Loose Cultivators?¡±


    A ridiculous thought crossed Patriarch Xu¡¯s mind.


    He immediately shook his head, dismissing the idea.


    After all, how could a Loose Cultivator possibly have the ability to kill off all his family¡¯s descendants?


    ¡°Dammit!¡±


    Patriarch Xu felt irritable and annoyed, then out of sight, out of mind, he rode away on the Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steed.


    At the same time, Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen emerged from the Secret Realm.


    The two queued up to hand over the Spiritual Medicine.


    With the Smell Spirit Beast present, no one dared to secretly keep any Spiritual Medicine;everyone adhered to the rules.


    If anyone was found to be hiding rare Spiritual Medicine, they wouldn¡¯t be executed on the spot as a warning, but they would be reduced to mining slaves.


    ¡°Hmm, so much?¡±


    ¡°Two Loose Cultivators actually had such a harvest.¡±


    The supervising disciple from the Luoxia Sect was somewhat surprised and puzzled when he saw the pile of Spiritual Medicine.


    Although Lu Quanzhen had given most of the Spiritual Medicine to Lu Qingshan. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But the remaining Spiritual Medicine was still considered exceptional among Loose Cultivators.


    However, they didn¡¯t say much about this;after collecting half and checking that there was no must-trade Spiritual Medicine, they let the two men go.


    ¡°Father.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen approached Lu Changsheng.


    Although his two sons had changed their appearances with Disguise and Camouflage, Lu Changsheng still recognized them at a glance.


    He patted their shoulders, smiling and said, ¡°It seems that you both had a good harvest this trip.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, not bad.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said with a smile.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s talk about the details of the harvest when we get back.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke, taking out a Spirit Boat from the Storage Ring.


    The palm-sized Spirit Boat surged with green light and instantly transformed into a small boat more than a yard long, taking his two sons back with him.


    As for Lu Qingshan, he had just spotted him returning with Tianyuan True Immortal.


    And he had also seen that Lu Qingshan had apparently said something to the True Immortal of the Heavenly Sword Sect, as he didn¡¯t hand over any Spiritual Medicine.


    He couldn¡¯t help but marvel internally at the power¡ªthe Nascent Soul Immortal had personally delivered him, earning some respect even from the Four Great Immortal Sects.


    ¡­.


    Just as Lu Changsheng was piloting the Spirit Boat, taking his two sons home, Patriarch Xu felt more and more aggrieved, feeling utterly humiliated.


    And to return in such a manner without any explanation.


    ¡°Wait a minute¡­¡±


    At that moment, Patriarch Xu remembered that on his trip here, he had bestowed a Spiritual Artifact, the Black Dragon Shears.


    This Black Dragon Shears was forged from his early years of slaying a Black Jiao, forming an entire set of Spiritual Artifacts.


    Although this set had already been bestowed one by one, he still had the Black Jiao Demon Core refined into a Black Jiao Bead left in his hands!


    As long as the Black Dragon Shears were not far from him, and not lost within the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, he could sense their location through the Black Jiao Bead.


    ¡°If it¡¯s in the hands of an Immortal Sect disciple, I could just claim the Spiritual Artifact back.¡±


    Patriarch Xu¡¯s eyes gleamed, murmuring to himself.


    At this point, he didn¡¯t care about losing face anymore.


    Because this incident had already caused him to lose face completely.


    Soon, when this matter would spread, even the other families would ridicule his Beast Taming Xu Family!


    Thus, this matter must be resolved!


    Patriarch Xu held a fist-sized, pitch-black Treasure Bead in his hand.


    He made a Gesture Incantation with his hands on the Black Jiao Bead and then spat a mouthful of Essence Blood on it, attempting to sense the location of the Black Dragon Shears.


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    Patriarch Xu¡¯s eyes emitted a sharp light as he looked towards the southwest direction.


    He not only sensed the location of the Black Dragon Shears, but also noticed that they were moving rapidly.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it the Four Great Immortal Sects? Then, who is it!?¡±


    Patriarch Xu¡¯s expression turned cold.


    Immediately, he rode the Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steed as swiftly as lightning, rolling towards the direction where the Black Dragon Shears were located.

 Chapter 772: False Core Immortal, Nothing Special!

    A spirit boat emanating an azure radiance passed through Ziyun Gorge.


    Atop the spirit boat, Lu Changsheng, clad in a mystic robe, stood tall and slender as he listened to his son, Lu Quanzhen, recount the journey through the secret realm.


    He knew not only had Lu Ping¡¯an gained a promotion, but Lu Quanzhen also reaped no small rewards.


    With a now far more solid foundation, he could return and consolidate his gains, preparing to tackle Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Quanzhen, did you encounter monks from the Jin Family?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked aloud.


    He had seen Foundation Establishment Cultivators from Golden Dragon Ridge leave in a huff and knew that all six Jin family members had perished in the secret realm, suspecting his sons were involved.


    ¡°This wasn¡¯t our doing, brother and I,¡± Lu Qingshan was the one who encountered the Jin family¡ª


    Lu Quanzhen said.


    They had discussed it with Lu Qingshan earlier and learned of the Jin family¡¯s misfortune.


    Thinking to himself that the Jin family was indeed unlucky.


    Otherwise, he and Lu Ping¡¯an might not have run into the Jin Family¡¯s monks at all.


    ¡°Qingshan.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brow rose in surprise, not expecting that it was his son, Lu Qingshan, who had single-handedly slain the monks from the Jin Family.


    It seemed Lu Qingshan¡¯s abilities exceeded what he had known.


    After all, repelling six people and killing six people were not the same concept.


    ¡°Father, I reckon it won¡¯t be long before people come to know of Qingshan¡¯s deeds, and the Jin Family might connect this to our family.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen looked towards Lu Changsheng and said.


    Lu Qingshan¡¯s actions had been highly conspicuous, leading Lu Quanzhen to realize that sooner or later, his younger brother¡¯s information would gradually come to the knowledge of other family forces, and they would remember.


    If the Jin Family learned that Lu Qingshan was a son of the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, they would surely suspect and speculate on this matter.


    Yet what truly worried him was not this.


    Another Lu Qingshan had now emerged in the family.


    If, in a few years, Lu Ping¡¯an came into his own,


    then Lu Wangshu, or perhaps some younger siblings he didn¡¯t yet know about, began to rise, it was likely his family would entirely enter the public eye, attracting a lot of trouble.


    Because no power would willingly watch a family with several geniuses exist.


    Such a family, once allowed to grow and rise, would be truly terrifying!


    ¡°Heh heh, what could the Jin family possibly do even if they find out?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said unconcernedly.


    He had instructed his sons to act thus without fear of how the Jin Family might respond.


    Already, the two families had been tripping each other up behind the scenes, just never bringing the struggle out into the open.


    Even if the Jin Family came to know, they could only swallow their frustration!


    As father and son conversed, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a dreadful spiritual pressure approaching.


    His brows knitted together, and he looked suddenly to the side.


    ¡°Father, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen, seeing his father¡¯s expression, looked in the same direction.


    But he saw nothing.


    However, shortly after a few breaths, he saw rolling, surging mist up ahead, accompanied by the sounds of thundering wind.


    As the commotion within the mist grew louder, Lu Quanzhen¡¯s complexion drastically changed.


    ¡°Damn, that¡¯s the Beast Taming Xu Family!¡±


    Earlier, outside the secret realm, Lu Quanzhen had seen the commotion of several Nascent Soul-level family forces arriving.


    Among them, the Beast Taming Xu Family made quite a spectacle;a divine vessel pulled by nine Second Rank Wind-Thunder Steeds, traversing with thunderous momentum and overwhelming the skies¡ªa truly formidable display.


    The commotion from afar was exactly like when the Xu Family had arrived at Purple Shadow Secret Realm!


    Thus, Lu Quanzhen instantly realized that this was most likely the Beast Taming Xu Family coming to cause trouble for them!


    ¡°Why would the Beast Taming Xu Family come after us when I¡¯ve destroyed every token, keepsake, and anything suspicious from the Xu family¡¯s storage bags, throwing them off a cliff?¡±


    ¡°And I¡¯ve even used a Second Rank Purification Talisman to inspect my whole body and found no trace of any marks!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen was inwardly alarmed, utterly at a loss as to why the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family would track them down.


    But in this moment, there was no time left to ponder.


    The approaching figure of the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family was drawing ever nearer.


    Pulled by the galloping Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steeds, a tsunami-like, terrifying spiritual pressure rolled in, churning mightily, making the air seem heavy and hard to breathe.


    ¡°Father, my brother and I have slain all of the Beast Taming Xu Family¡¯s disciples in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm. This commotion is most likely from the Beast Taming Xu Family¡ªthe Family Patriarch must be coming after us!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen had an ugly look on his face as he conveyed this through a transmission to his father.


    Under such circumstances, he naturally did not dare to hide anything from his father.


    Lu Ping¡¯an, too, watching the cloud-engulfed and thunderous Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steeds charge towards them, had a grave expression.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that they would attract the wrath of the False Core Patriarch of the Beast Taming Xu Family!


    ¡°Hmm, slain all of the Beast Taming Xu Family¡¯s disciples!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was taken aback when he heard this.


    He thought to himself, what a wild turn of events.


    He had been wondering why this Family Patriarch from the Xu Family was rushing toward them with such a menacing air.


    So it turned out that the Xu Family¡¯s cultivators were all wiped out by his own sons, and now revenge was at hand!


    ¡°Father, this Family Patriarch from the Xu Family must have used some method to track down my brother and me, but you should be able to escape using talismans.¡±


    Several talismans appeared from Lu Quanzhen¡¯s sleeves as he spoke urgently. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Although rumors suggested that his father could slay False Core Immortals with talisman formations,


    He knew those were messages spread by Golden Dragon Ridge, deliberately glorifying their family!


    Therefore, facing the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family, he had not the slightest thought of resistance.


    His first reaction was to scatter and escape with the use of talismans provided by Lu Changsheng.


    Only in this way, there was a chance that all three of them would not die here.


    He felt a pang of regret that Auntie Lu Miaoge wasn¡¯t here.


    Otherwise, his father and aunt working together might be able to contend with the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family.

 Chapter 773: False Core Immortal, Just That! (2)

    ¡°Father!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Talisman also appeared in his hand, his face set in a resolute expression as if ready to face death.


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s okay, leave it to your father to handle.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the expressions of his two sons, smiled, and patted their shoulders, signaling them to be calm.


    This time, the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family¡¯s attack should serve as a lesson for his sons.


    He wanted them to understand that there are always greater powers and more skilled individuals in the world.


    Facing High-Rank Cultivators, especially those from powerful clans, one must be extremely cautious and careful!


    Moreover, his two sons were now grown up and on the verge of attaining Foundation Establishment, so it was time they learned some of the family¡¯s secrets.


    He handed the control of the Spirit Boat over to Lu Quanzhen.


    Then he looked at the Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steeds and the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family charging fiercely towards him, took a step forward, and stepped off the Spirit Boat to meet them.


    ¡°Father!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s expression conveyed great shock as he cried out, thinking that Lu Changsheng was trying to buy time for the two of them.


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    Lu Ping¡¯an pressed down on his shoulder, speaking in a deep voice.


    He had immense trust in his own father.


    Believing that if his father dared to do so, he must certainly have confidence!


    ¡°Hmm!? How bold of you, seeking death!¡±


    Standing on the majestic Divine Vessel, the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family saw Lu Changsheng standing in the void with a stern face and a composed aura, clad in a Mystic Robe, and immediately glared with anger, directing the Wind-Thunder Steed to charge straight at him.


    This Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steed was not just any beast bred by the Xu Family for pulling carts.


    It was a beast he had carefully raised, capable of tremendous battle power, used for travel, and each of them was incredibly strong.


    The leader of the beasts had been with him for hundreds of years, possessing the strength of a Second Rank Late Stage.


    With such a charge, even a Cultivator at the peak of Foundation Establishment would be directly killed!


    ¡°Roar roar roar!¡±


    The Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steed immediately let out unison roars, surrounded by swirling winds and thunder, like a mighty army charging forward, carrying a sky full of wild wind and thunder, crushing through the heavens, and charging straight towards Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Buzz buzz buzz!¡±


    Just then, a clear sword whistling sounded throughout the heavens and the earth.


    Suddenly, a giant sword, tens of meters long and shimmering with the light of the seven colors, appeared above Lu Changsheng¡¯s head, bursting with endless fierce Sword Qi, threatening to obliterate everything as it slashed down ferociously.


    ¡°Boom boom boom!!!¡±


    The violent storm of wind and thunder collided with the overwhelming giant sword descending from the sky, instantly creating an earth-shattering explosion.


    Bright Mana light tore through the skies, and the waves of power from the battle¡¯s epicenter spread like raging seas, sweeping in all directions and stirring up huge waves.


    Such residual waves caused the nearby Spirit Boat, with Lu Quanzhen and Lu Ping¡¯an aboard, to rock like a leaf in a tempest, nearly overturned and swallowed by the giant wave.


    Fortunately, a majestic and gentle breeze of Mana came forth, dispelling the waves of power.


    ¡°What!?¡±


    ¡°Father¡¯s strength?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen and Lu Ping¡¯an, witnessing this scene, were shocked and looked at each other in dismay, their eyes filled with disbelief.


    They had never expected their father to be so powerful.


    Especially Lu Quanzhen.


    He had always known that his father concealed his true strength and was not as simple as he seemed!


    But this was way beyond what he¡¯d imagined!


    He could actually face off against a False Core Immortal head-on!


    Could it be that during the battle on White Tiger Mountain, when he faced the Great Elder of the Jin Family from Golden Dragon Ridge, was he merely toying with his opponent?


    ¡°Elder Xu, you come here with such aggression;may I inquire as to the reason?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, in his Mystic Robe, stood with his hands behind his back in the void, looking at the approaching Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family and asked calmly.


    ¡°Who are you? You know of my Beast Taming Xu Family and yet dare to oppose us so!¡±


    The Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family, although surprised by their brief clash, still had an aggressive demeanor as he shouted loudly.


    ¡°Me? I am simply a Loose Cultivator, sending my children to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm for training.¡±


    Lu Changsheng responded thus.


    ¡°Very well, you won¡¯t tell me?!¡±


    ¡°A mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator dares to be so insolent before me;once I capture you, I will make you spill everything!¡±


    The Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family glared with fury, his voice cold as he spoke.


    He had already decided that Lu Changsheng was from some top-tier power, deliberately provoking to gauge his family¡¯s situation.


    In the midst of his speech, his pupils flashed with purple-blue thunder light.


    ¡°Roar!!!¡±


    A beast¡¯s roar echoed through the heavens and earth.


    Strands of purple-blue thunder light spread from the Qi Ocean Core of the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family.


    A ring-shaped Magic Artifact with swirling winds and thunder appeared above the Elder Ancestor¡¯s head.


    This ring, called the ¡®Thunderstorm Ring¡¯, was the Life-bound Magic Treasure of the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family.


    Although it was a Low Quality Magical Treasure,


    after many years of his sacrifice, combined with the Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steeds, its power was astonishing.


    Even if Lu Changsheng before him seemed out of the ordinary, capable of being a False Core Immortal, he was utterly unafraid!


    After all, as a member of the Beast Taming Xu Family who commanded Spiritual Beasts, he was already among the best in his own Rank!


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    At the moment when the Elder Xu Ancestor brought out his Magical Treasure, Lu Changsheng had already taken the initiative to make a move.


    He knew that today¡¯s matter could not end well, and he had to fight!


    ¡°Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone¡ªSpirit, Qi, and Mind!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately activated the three Divine Skills contained within his Life-bound Treasure Bone.


    The Runes on his breastbone intertwined, bursting with brilliant light, enhancing his Physical Body, Mana, and Divine Sense intensely, roaring like a tsunami.


    In an instant, his figure, as he shot forward, seemed to grow a few inches taller.


    At the same time, countless purple-red fiery flames spread from his radiant body and charged ahead to confront the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family.


    ¡°Roar roar roar!¡±


    The Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steeds howled towards the sky, emanating waves of wind and thunder, which filled the air.


    But before Lu Changsheng¡¯s demon-god-like figure, the Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steeds were directly sent flying by a brutal impact and screamed in pain as they were burned by the raging Dragon Flame.


    ¡°What!? No good!¡±


    The Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family saw Lu Changsheng directly use brute force to knock away his Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steeds and approach him;his expression slightly changed.

 Chapter 774: False Core Immortal, Nothing Special! (3)

    He hurriedly performed a gesture incantation, his life-bound magic treasure ¡°Thunderstorm Ring¡± bursting with luster. It formed walls enveloped in wind and thunder, standing in front of him.


    Yet, at this very moment, Lu Changsheng, bolstered by the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, seemed like a True Dragon awakening from his usual dormant state. It was like a primeval volcano erupting, an oppressive presence at its most tyrannical, his vital energy shooting to the heavens, creating smokes and flames that threw the world into chaos.


    ¡°Pu pu pu!!!¡±


    Under the god- and demon-like physical might, the Patriarch Xu¡¯s nine wind and thunder walls were instantly fractured into pieces and dissipated like smoke. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Patriarch Xu, as a False Core Immortal, I wonder if you can handle a few moves from Lu Someone!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes, with purple-gold flames burning within his pupils, exuded a domineering and eerie aura. A sea of flames formed around his body, with a purple-red Thunder Dragon coiling around him, his voice resonating mightily.


    ¡°Not good, could this person be a Third Order Body Refiner!!!¡±


    Patriarch Xu¡¯s face was filled with horror. The idea of retreat surged in his heart as he quickly shouted, ¡°Daoist, please stop!!!!¡±


    However, Lu Changsheng had already made his move.


    A golden fist, accompanied by a roaring purple-red Thunder Dragon, came straight at him, so bright that it filled Patriarch Xu¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Puchi!¡±


    With the punch, as profound and abyssal as prison itself, accompanied by the hot and tyrannical Thunder Gang Dragon Flame, instantly shattered and melted Patriarch Xu¡¯s body-protecting magic barrier.


    Then, with a burst of golden light, the punch, overflowing with endless thunder flames, directly smashed the False Core Immortal¡¯s physical body, leaving a gaping hole in his chest.


    ¡°You¡­¡±


    Patriarch Xu, his expression filled with shock, looked at Lu Changsheng before him, a sense of unprecedented despair rising in his heart.


    ¡°Sizzling!¡±


    The next moment, the raging and ferocious Thunder Gang Dragon Flame evaporated Patriarch Xu¡¯s blood, reducing his physical body to charred remains.


    ¡°Is this it?¡±


    Lu Changsheng eyed the easily dispatched Patriarch Xu with a sense of unreality.


    Weak, too weak!


    Truly too weak!


    Such strength, even without the use of the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, he could have easily crushed his opponent.


    However, it was precisely the blessing of the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone that rendered the False Core Immortal powerless before him.


    Whether it was the Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steed, the effects of magical treasures, or the body-protecting magic barriers, all seemed too fragile to withstand a single blow!


    ¡°False Core Immortal, is merely so.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said indifferently.


    He raised his hand and collected Patriarch Xu¡¯s inner core, storage ring, and treasures into his pouch, then turned his gaze towards the Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steed.


    ¡°Roar roar roar!¡±


    The Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steed, seeing its master dead, roared furiously towards Lu Changsheng.


    Upon seeing this, Lu Changsheng did not hold back, blasting all nine heads of the steed to their demise.


    Indeed, the Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steed was quite remarkable.


    Not only could it serve as a combat power but also as a means of transportation.


    But the steed had clearly been kept by Patriarch Xu all along, making taming it quite troublesome.


    Even if it were tamed, he currently could not use it before others, only to be raised slowly.


    Yet, the expenditure for keeping a Second Order Monster Beast was not a small overhead. It was better to just kill it.


    Having accomplished this, Lu Changsheng collected the carcasses of the Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steed into his storage bag.


    The flames around his body gradually dissipated, and the terrifying spiritual pressure receded like the tide, as he returned to his own Spirit Boat.


    At this time, Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen on the Spirit Boat were still dumbfounded, motionless.


    It was too astounding!


    The scene from just now was simply too shocking.


    A single punch!


    Defeated in an instant?


    My father defeated a False Core Immortal with one punch!


    The brothers were utterly bewildered, at a total loss for words to describe their current feelings.


    It was beyond their wildest dreams!


    They knew their father was formidable and usually kept his skill hidden.


    But they never imagined it to this extent!


    And wasn¡¯t their father¡¯s greatest strength supposed to be the Talisman Path?


    How could he be so ferocious in body refinement?


    And that intense, overbearing, and incredibly violent purple-red flame!


    Even after the fight was over, they could still feel a wave of scorching heat in the air.


    ¡°As Cultivators, one should remain unfazed even if the sky dome collapses before them and remain calm even if dragons and phoenixes appear behind them. If you get worked up over such trivial matters, how will you achieve greatness in the future?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his two sons acting this way and calmly instructed them not to make a fuss.


    ¡°???¡±


    The two brothers looked at their father.


    You call this a trivial matter?


    But upon reflection, what their father said didn¡¯t seem wrong.


    After all, a battle resolved with a single punch was indeed a trivial matter.


    Certainly, when Patriarch Xu had come to attack, their father had remained calm and assured, indicating that he was in control.


    ¡°What father says is true.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an immediately showed an embarrassed expression, accepting the lesson.


    He believed his mindset was indeed insufficient.


    During the confrontation with Qin Yi in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, his mentality was shaken.


    And just now, he had been stunned into inaction.


    Such distractions could cost one their life in a fight to the death.


    Lu Quanzhen was still a bit muddled and only nodded without speaking.


    Because he truly did not know what to say.


    The shock of the situation was too great for him, finding his father a bit unfamiliar.


    It was hard to imagine that his father, with a Low Quality Spiritual Root and usually lazy demeanor, possessed such astonishing battle strength and force!


    ¡°After we return home, I will explain to you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing that his sons were still troubled, patted their shoulders and spoke.


    Then, he steered the Spirit Boat and transformed into a beam of Escape Light, flying swiftly into the mountain range on the right.


    They had just left Ziyun Gorge not long ago, and it was easy to attract the attention of others with the recent noise.


    Therefore, he had to find a place to reorganize and check the situation to avoid being targeted.


    Shortly after Lu Changsheng left, several figures looked over in this direction.


    ¡°What just happened?¡±


    ¡°Such a formidable display of power, could it be Nascent Soul Immortals fighting?¡±


    ¡°Why did the battle end so quickly?¡±


    ¡°I think I saw Patriarch Xu just now.¡±


    ¡°Patriarch Xu left in a hurry earlier. It seems that all the Clan Cultivators died in the Secret Realm. Could it be related to this?¡±


    ¡°Beast Taming Xu Family is one of the top-tier forces in Jiang Country¡¯s Cultivation Realm. How could such a thing happen? Could it be targeted by the Four Great Immortal Sects?¡±


    ¡°Daoist friend, you shouldn¡¯t say such things.¡±


    After a few whispers, several Foundation Establishment Cultivators did not dare to linger longer and quickly left.


    After all, they had just exited Ziyun Gorge and felt a frightening pressure ahead. They passed by to take a look, not wanting to get overly involved.

 Chapter 775: Men are inherently tough, but gentle as fathers!

    Dragon Head Mountain.


    The mountain towered mightily, with a range of peaks stretching on and on, as if a real dragon lay coiled across them, gazing down over the vast land and leaving onlookers in dread.


    At the foot of the mountain, an immense stone stele stood a hundred meters tall.


    Carved into it were the forceful and vigorous characters ¡°Beast Taming Xu Family,¡± exuding an air of grandeur and an ancient aura.


    This was the main residence of one of the three great Cultivator Families of Jiang Country¡¯s Cultivation Realm¡ªthe Beast Taming Xu Family!


    For thousands of years, the Xu Family had not only a Core Formation Old Ancestor at its helm but also Third-Order Spirit Beasts to underpin its heritage, commanding the renowned Water Serpent Dao Soldiers and Fire Crow Dao Soldiers across the Cultivation World of Jiang Country!


    Their strength was unquestionable and not something ordinary Family Forces could compare with.


    At this moment, in the Xu Family Ancestral Hall.


    ¡°Pffft!!!¡±


    An elder from the Xu Family, responsible for guarding the hall, was startled by a sudden sound of a flame being extinguished from within.


    He entered the ancestral hall in a frantic state to investigate.


    Direct members of the Xu Family, the core descendants, were each equipped with a Life-bound Plaque.


    Once they broke through to Foundation Establishment and became part of the upper echelons of the family, their Life-bound Plaque would be upgraded to a Life-bound Lamp!


    With this, not only could one ascertain if the lamp¡¯s owner was alive or dead, but one could also sense their life force through the lamp.


    A flickering lamp, like a candle in the wind, indicated that the person was in a state of crisis, and one could take the lamp to their aid.


    The Xu Family elder entered the hall where the lamps were displayed and at first glance, did not see any extinguished lamps.


    However, facing this situation, he felt no joy;his face turned pale as he slowly looked toward the high platform where the lamps were situated.


    The first layer!


    The second layer!


    The third layer!


    His face grew paler with each ascending layer he observed, and when he saw a lamp on the third layer extinguished, he felt as though struck by lightning, his face ashen, nearly collapsing to the ground.


    ¡°This is the Ancestor¡¯s lamp, how, how, how could this be¡­¡±


    The elder was overwhelmed, disbelief filling his eyes;thinking his vision failed him, he looked again and again.


    Once sure the lamp was truly extinguished and their Elder Ancestor had perished abroad, he let out a pitiful cry, sounding the bell to notify the family.


    ¡­


    In the depths of the Cangmang Mountain Range.


    Lu Changsheng had finished cleaning out the Storage Bag of the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family.


    Aside from Spirit Stones and several Top-Grade Spiritual Instruments, there weren¡¯t many precious treasures. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Well, it seems that this Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family had probably spent all his possessions on this Thunderstorm Ring and the Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steed,¡± Lu Changsheng shook his head and sighed as he looked at the ¡®Thunderstorm Ring¡¯ in his hand.


    A False Core Immortal like the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family wouldn¡¯t possibly have afforded a Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steed if he hadn¡¯t been born into the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    After all, nurturing Spiritual Beasts was akin to burning money.


    The Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Weapon, Nine Netherhound, and Six-Winged Golden Silkworm that he had asked Hong Lian to help him raise had all consumed vast amounts of resources.


    Not to mention the Elder Ancestor¡¯s nine Second-Rank Wind-Thunder Steeds!


    Under these circumstances, unless the other party had just engaged in plundering and killing like Xiahou Wuwo had once done, they wouldn¡¯t normally have much wealth on them.


    Lu Changsheng dealt with all the suspicious items, pocketing the Magic Treasure ¡®Thunderstorm Ring¡¯ into his Storage Ring.


    Such Life-bound Magic Treasures would see their power decline by several folds once refined by others.


    Moreover, if the attributes of the Cultivation Method did not match, they couldn¡¯t unleash much power at all, making it very superfluous and only suitable as a gift for one¡¯s children.


    ¡°As for the most precious thing, aside from the treasure, it¡¯d be this inner core, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng examined the False Core he held in his hand, belonging to the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family.


    He had not yet come across the inner core of a False Core Immortal.


    By appearance, it should have been a Third-Order Demon Pill.


    However, after being condensed into a False Core by the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family, the entire pill looked marred and discolored, with an aura completely different from the True Elixir of Nangong Mili.


    ¡°No wonder it¡¯s called a False Core.¡±


    ¡°By the looks of it, unless it¡¯s the same exact Cultivation Method used by the Xu Family Elder Ancestor, it¡¯s probably unusable by anyone else.¡±


    After inspecting it for a moment, Lu Changsheng put the core into his Storage Ring, planning to ask his walking encyclopedia¡ªHong Lian¡ªfor advice later.


    Then, he turned to check on his two sons.


    After a while, he identified the problem with the Black Dragon Shears.


    ¡°The Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family must have used this Spiritual Artifact as a primer to sense your presence,¡± Lu Changsheng spoke out.


    He hadn¡¯t found any markers on his sons but noted that the aura of this Black Dragon Shears resonated with the same source as a Flood Dragon Pearl from the Elder Ancestor¡¯s Storage Bag.


    Therefore, he deduced that the Elder Ancestor must have used some method to sense the location of the Spiritual Artifact and followed it to them.


    ¡°So does this mean we can¡¯t casually keep any Spiritual Artifacts on us in the future?¡±


    Hearing his father¡¯s words, Lu Ping¡¯an looked at the Black Dragon Shears before him and scratched his head.


    ¡°Ordinary Spiritual Artifacts should be fine.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled and continued, ¡°This Spiritual Artifact was clearly forged by an Artifact Refining Master using rare materials, so remember to be extra careful when encountering such Top-Grade Spiritual Artifacts.¡±


    ¡°However, this time it was just that the Patriarch Xu happened to be outside the secret realm;usually, even if the Spiritual Artifacts can sense each other, there¡¯s a distance limitation.¡±


    ¡°Most of the time, as long as you¡¯re separated by thousands of miles, sensing them becomes quite difficult.¡±


    Lu Changsheng slowly explained.


    This kind of method was similar in principle to Sensing Talismans and Identity Tokens.


    Once the distance exceeded a thousand miles, even if the other party was a Nascent Soul Immortal, it would be very difficult for them to sense anything unless they paid a great price.


    ¡°Dad, we understand.¡±


    The two of them nodded, quickly grasping the concept.


    ¡°Furthermore, on some Magic Artifacts, Bloodline Spirit Bans will be refined in to prevent outsiders from refining them for use. If someone rashly tries to consecrate them, they¡¯ll trigger the prohibitions and methods within.¡±


    ¡°So you must be extra careful with powerful artifacts you get from Clan Cultivators in the future.¡±

 Chapter 776: Men are inherently tough, but gentle as fathers! (2)

    Lu Changsheng continued to instruct.


    In the Cultivation World, snatching Magic Artifacts not only often led to ones that were ill-suited for oneself, but also could contain various dangerous traps.


    Among the Spiritual Artifacts he had obtained previously at White Tiger Mountain, two of them contained Bloodline Spirit Bans.


    However, the effects of the Bloodline Spirit Bans from White Tiger Mountain were quite mediocre.


    It only made it difficult for others to unleash their full power, making them only suitable for members of the Zhao family.


    ¡°Dad, does this pair of scissors have a Bloodline Spirit Ban?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an immediately asked.


    ¡°This one doesn¡¯t, Bloodline Spirit Bans, although they prevent outsiders from refining, can also impact the artifact¡¯s full potential.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, as descendants¡¯ bloodlines become diluted over time, the effectiveness of the Bloodline Spirit Bans would also be compromised, hence such bans are seldom applied except in family heirloom treasures.¡±


    ¡°If you encounter such artifacts in the future and aren¡¯t sure about them, just find a black market to exchange them for money, but you must be very careful not to attract attention during the process.¡±


    Lu Changsheng advised aloud.


    After packing up everything and getting ready, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t continue to stay in the mountains. He switched to a Spirit Boat and said to his two sons, ¡°Let¡¯s go, regarding the matters of today, you should keep my cultivation level to yourselves, and absolutely not disclose it.¡±


    ¡°Dad, I understand.¡±


    ¡°Father, your son understands.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen nodded in response.


    After the three of them boarded the Spirit Boat, Lu Quanzhen, watching his father¡¯s tall figure, had numerous thoughts swirling in his head.


    Still pondering what exactly his father¡¯s situation was.


    Was it a case of a Nascent Soul True Lord reborn through body snatching, or was it a reincarnation of some great being from legends?


    Besides these reasons, he really couldn¡¯t think of any others for why his father, in his fifties, would possess such astonishing strength, able to kill a False Core Immortal with a single punch!


    Moreover, he had also recalled something after coming to his senses.


    His father had used a Sword Technique when facing the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family!


    The aura of that Sword Technique was fierce and dominant, somewhat similar to that of his brother Lu Qingshan¡¯s Sword Dao.


    Then regarding body refinement, it was exactly like his older brother Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s, only even more straightforward and dominant, returning to the basics!


    ¡°So, did big brother inherit father¡¯s body refinement? Did Qingshan inherit father¡¯s Sword Dao? Did Wangshu inherit father¡¯s Talisman Path?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen thought to himself, quite confused.


    The previous meeting with Uncle Qu Changge had broadened his horizons, making him think he had seen a more expansive world.


    Yet now, his father¡¯s actions had completely baffled him.


    ¡°Quanzhen, if you have something to ask, just speak up, otherwise I see you holding back uncomfortably.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng turned back and smiled at his son Lu Quanzhen.


    His Divine Sense was sharp, naturally noticing whenever his son glanced at him, clearly troubled.


    ¡°My child is just curious, Father, you possess such strength, why do you continue to hide it so deeply¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen hesitated, not knowing where to start.


    After thinking, he chose a simpler question to ask.


    ¡°Men should naturally be firm, but I choose to be gentle,¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled lightly, looking at the mountains below spread out like stars in the sky, and softly said, ¡°In the Cultivation World, all beings are struggling. They fear neither heaven nor earth, only those who live differently from themselves.¡±


    ¡°If you are too weak or too evil, they will destroy you and trample you. If you are too good or too strong, they will bully and fear you. Only by being just like everyone else can you be accepted by the world and live peacefully.¡±


    ¡°If my strength were known to the world, endless troubles would surely find me. Even if I weren¡¯t afraid, what about you?¡±


    ¡°So, to live peacefully and freely in the Cultivation World, one must disguise oneself just like everyone else.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s voice was gentle as he spoke slowly.


    After finishing, he smiled, patted his son on the shoulder, and said, ¡°You will gradually learn more about your father¡¯s affairs in the future.¡±


    ¡°Just remember, I am always your father, the everlasting support behind you.¡±


    ¡°So if you have any problems, just discuss them directly with me.¡±


    Although Lu Changsheng was disguised at that moment, his appearance much more imposing,


    such words still conveyed a familiar gentle tone to the brothers.


    ¡°Father, I understand!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen responded with a smile, no longer pondering or fretting.


    After all, whether his father was a Nascent Soul True Lord reborn or some legendary great being reincarnated, it did not affect their father-son relationship.


    His cultivation, care, and protection for them were all genuine.


    Furthermore, the more powerful the father, the more direct benefits to him as a son.


    Though he was self-reliant, he was not an old-fashioned person;when it was time to lean on his family, he would.


    ¡°Dad, I understand.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded earnestly.


    Since the incident with the Hope Gu, Lu Changsheng¡¯s figure had loomed like a high mountain in his heart.


    ¡°By the way, Dad, I¡¯ve broken through to the Sixth Level of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, but I feel like there were some issues during the cultivation process.¡±


    At that moment, Lu Ping¡¯an spoke up, seeking Lu Changsheng¡¯s advice on his cultivation technique. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Hmm? A problem with cultivation? Tell me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately showed a concerned expression.


    The details of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art were extremely important.


    Even slight mistakes in the cultivation process could cause body issues.


    ¡°It happened in the Secret Realm when I took a lot of Spiritual Medicines, and as a result, a thin membrane formed between my muscles and bones¡­¡±


    ¡°I suspect this has something to do with my breakthrough to the Fifth Layer before¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an spoke, revealing his situation to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°May I see?¡±


    Lu Changsheng held his son¡¯s wrist, channeling his Mana and Divine Sense into his body to check.


    A moment later, after seeing the thin membrane Ping¡¯an mentioned, his brows furrowed slightly before smoothing out.

 Chapter 777: Men are inherently tough, but gentle as fathers! (3)

    Lu Changsheng thought to himself that his son¡¯s opportunity was indeed fortuitous,


    This was one of the Divine Skills of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, which Lu Ping¡¯an had mastered on his own without a teacher under the autonomous operation of the Cultivation Technique.


    ¡°This is alright, it¡¯s a Technique and Magical Powers accompanying the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, which I haven¡¯t taught you before.¡±


    ¡°This must be when you had a breakthrough to the fifth level earlier, where the Cultivation Technique automatically operated, allowing this Divine Skill to begin its initiation. Then, with the nourishment of a vast amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Material, it acquired a few characteristics of the Divine Skill¡¯s effect.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    As an Orthodox Level Cultivation Technique, the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art naturally had other Techniques and Divine Skills besides the Treasure Bone Technique.


    Like the thin membrane inside Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s body, it¡¯s called ¡®Hundred Refinements Battle Armor.¡¯


    Once refined, it could spread the membrane out, forming an armor around the body.


    If not displayed on ordinary days, it would stay inside the body like a keratinous membrane, enhancing bodily defense.


    ¡°Divine Skills!?¡±


    Both Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen were startled upon hearing this.


    After all, only Nascent Soul Immortals could cultivate and master Divine Skills.


    Now that they heard about Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s initiation into Divine Skills, how could the two not be surprised?


    ¡°Yes, Divine Skills, but it only possesses a few characteristics of the effect;to truly refine this Divine Skill, there is still a long road ahead.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke, saying thus.


    He could see that the other seemingly had this trait by a fluke of chance.


    The true small achievement of Divine Skills was still a great distance away.


    Moreover, to condense this ¡®Hundred Refinements Battle Armor,¡¯ it¡¯s unknown how many resources and Heavenly and Earthly Treasures it would require.


    ¡°After we return home, I will pass the Techniques and Divine Skills of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art to you,¡±


    ¡°During your Cultivation process, if you have any other issues, speak them all out.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to speak.


    Immediately afterwards, Lu Ping¡¯an voiced all the issues and confusions he encountered during his Cultivation.


    During this, Lu Changsheng nodded slightly as he heard his son talk about the Fist Technique that opens mountains.


    He thought to himself that his son indeed had some comprehension in Body Refinement and Martial Path.


    After the fifth level of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, one could gradually cultivate the body parts towards Magical Treasures, condensing a type of effectiveness.


    This mount-opening Fist Technique of Lu Ping¡¯an was based on this principle.


    Except, his situation was a shortcut.


    He did not condense his own Technique and Divine Skills, but by condensing a Magical Treasure within the body, leveraged a trace of its power effect.


    However, as Lu Ping¡¯an spoke, Lu Changsheng only then realized that this son had the strength but lacked a severe understanding of how to use it,


    And just like his own old father, didn¡¯t even possess a single suitable Magic Artifact.


    ¡°Once we return home, I¡¯ll solve this for you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said boldly with a grand gesture of his hand,


    Planning to teach the Techniques of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art to Lu Ping¡¯an once back home and then tailor several Spiritual Artifacts for him.


    After all, he had no capability to forge Magical Treasures,


    But with his current fame as Master Lu, requesting others to forge a few Spiritual Artifacts was not a big problem.


    Once Lu Ping¡¯an breaks through to Foundation Establishment and has Spiritual Artifacts, he could situate himself in White Tiger Mountain and start utilizing the Spirit Land there.


    As the father and sons idly chatted, the Spirit Boat swiftly flew toward Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡­


    Meanwhile, in the Beast Taming Xu Family,


    A mighty disturbance swept over the entire Dragon Head Mountain, fierce beasts roared, shaking the void.


    ¡°The Family Patriarch has come out of Closed-door Cultivation!¡±,


    ¡°Previously it was said during the Beast Tide incident, the Family Patriarch was gravely injured and went into secluded cultivation, with strict instructions not to be disturbed unless absolutely necessary¡ªhow soon it has been that he had to come out!¡±


    ¡°This incident must involve someone deliberately targeting our family, hence the Family Patriarch had to step in!¡±


    ¡°Not only the Family Patriarch, but the aura of the Earth Dragon Beast is also present!¡±


    Countless members of the Xu Family sensed this aura and were extremely alarmed,


    Many high-level members immediately understood and spoke with trembling voices.


    ¡°Check immediately, see which force is responsible;this old man isn¡¯t dead yet, and they dare to mess with my Xu Family!¡±


    The voice of the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family thundered like rolling thunder, with the roars of thousands of beasts suppressing a burst of rage as he spoke towards the Xu Family high-level officials,


    This Closed-door Cultivation of his had only lasted ten years, and such an incident in his family naturally made him extremely angered.


    ¡°At your command!¡±


    The high-level officials of the Xu Family were terrified and shivering,


    Instantly, the entire Beast Taming Xu Family sprung into action,


    Because this was not merely a matter of the death of one False Core Immortal,


    It also concerned the face and dignity of the Beast Taming Xu Family!


    ¡­


    One month later,


    Lu Changsheng, Lu Ping¡¯an, and Lu Quanzhen returned to Bi Lake Mountain,


    He directly took his two sons to the summit of Blue Cloud Peak, S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, it was time to tell them about some matters regarding the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven,


    Moreover, both Lu Quanzhen and Lu Ping¡¯an were preparing to break through to Foundation Establishment, and he planned to have both men breakthrough in the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven,


    ¡°Follow me,¡±


    Lu Changsheng led the two toward the summit.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    The two brothers looked at each other,


    This summit of Blue Cloud Peak was a familial forbidden area, shrouded in clouds and mists all day, something they had never experienced before, yet now their father was bringing them here,


    Before long, the three arrived at the summit of Blue Cloud Peak,


    As the ¡°Inverted Five Elements Formation¡± opened, a tall and prominent Mount Sumeru Tree King appeared before the two, glistening with gold and jade,


    ¡°This is?¡±


    Both could tell that the tree before them was no ordinary one,


    However, Lu Quanzhen immediately noticed that, aside from this tree, there was no residence to be seen on the entire summit,


    ¡°This is the Mount Sumeru Tree King, our family¡¯s sacred tree of stabilization,¡±


    Lu Changsheng pointed at Mount Sumeru and spoke,


    ¡°Mount Sumeru Tree King, the sacred tree of stabilization?¡±


    The two looked at the Mount Sumeru Tree King before them, desiring to know why this tree was considered their family¡¯s sacred tree of stabilization,


    However, Lu Changsheng did not explain and pointed to a rather inconspicuous tree next to Mount Sumeru, speaking towards Lu Quanzhen, ¡°Quanzhen, this is the Auspicious Tree that your mother used to Cultivate the ¡®Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique¡¯.¡±


    As his son already knew about the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, he naturally would not hide it,


    ¡°Auspicious Tree?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen was taken aback, observing the Auspicious Tree before him,


    ¡°Haha, this name was chosen by your mother, so you are certainly unfamiliar with it,¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and said,


    ¡°Father, is the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique unpracticable without a Spiritual Root?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Ping¡¯an suddenly looked at Lu Changsheng and asked,


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng paused for a moment and then gently shook his head,


    He understood what his son meant by his words,


    But without Spiritual Power, it was impossible to refine Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant,


    ¡°Hm.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an pursed his lips, his expression somewhat heavy as he nodded,


    ¡°Mount Sumeru.¡±


    Lu Changsheng softly called out,


    Instantly, a golden portal appeared before them,


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    The two brothers saw the golden portal before them, both stunned,


    For the portal reminded them of the gate to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm,


    Could it be that their family owned a Secret Realm?


    ¡°Go in,¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted their shoulders and spoke.

 Chapter 778: Generous Harvest, Pill Thunder Bead!

    Three people entered the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°Dad, this place is¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen and Lu Ping¡¯an looked around at their surroundings, eyes wide with shock.


    They had never expected that their own family possessed such a secret realm!


    ¡°This place is known as the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, our family¡¯s true core.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke out.


    As he spoke, his gaze drifted towards the newly appeared medicine garden not far off.


    Inside, flowers and trees of various shapes, all shrouded in spiritual energy, were planted.


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯ve returned.¡±


    At that moment, Lu Miaoge, who was inside the Changsheng Hall, sensed Lu Changsheng¡¯s presence and walked out.


    She wore a simple white dress, her features gentle and beautiful, exuding a temperament as placid as water.


    Seeing Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen beside her, she showed a slight surprise and said with a smile, ¡°Hmm, Ping¡¯an and Quanzhen are also here.¡±


    ¡°Aunt.¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Aunt!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen immediately bowed with hands clasped.


    ¡°Indeed, Ping¡¯an and Quanzhen are nearly at the point of Foundation Establishment, so I brought them here to have a look. They will attempt to achieve Foundation Establishment within this cave heaven when the time comes.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was still dressed in a dark Fate-Defying Robe, but his face was no longer disguised, revealing his handsome, majestic features.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an and Quanzhen are about to establish their foundations?¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Lu Miaoge¡¯s graceful face showed astonishment.


    Although during their time on White Tiger Mountain, she knew that Lu Quanzhen had the capability of the Ninth Level Energy Refinement.


    But she did not expect that they would so soon be attempting Foundation Establishment.


    And Lu Ping¡¯an was also going to attempt Foundation Establishment?


    She remembered that sixteen years ago, Lu Ping¡¯an had just discovered his Spiritual Root and embarked on the path of cultivation.


    For a time, Lu Miaoge felt as if she was in another world, reminiscing about the years on Qingzhu Mountain when they struggled to cultivate a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, pouring the entire family¡¯s effort.


    Yet now, unbeknownst to her, the second generation of her family was about to begin their Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, both Ping¡¯an and Quanzhen encountered some fortunate opportunities, so they¡¯ve progressed quickly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and spoke: ¡°Sister Miaoge, has Qingshan already returned?¡±


    He had noticed earlier on that the plants in the garden were the spiritual medicines brought back by Lu Qingshan from the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    ¡°Qingshan brought back the spiritual medicines from the secret realm and then left with Qingzhu to return to the Jinyang Sect.¡±


    Lu Miaoge said in a soft voice.


    Although her children had returned for several months, their departure once more left her with reluctance.


    ¡°Just like that, they¡¯re gone¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt a pang in his heart and sighed upon hearing this.


    Originally, when his children were taken in by Tianyuan True Immortal as disciples, he was on his way home and had no chance to bid them farewell.


    Now that they had departed, he as their father, was once again not at home.


    But this was to be expected, as Tianyuan True Immortal¡¯s primary intention for bringing the children home was to visit the Purple Shadow Secret Realm and to see their Family.


    Now that several months at home had passed, and the exploration of the secret realm had concluded, naturally, they could not stay for long, waiting for his return to say goodbye.


    Moreover, his son Lu Qingshan had matters to attend to in the sect.


    ¡°By the way, Changsheng, these are the spiritual medicines sent back by Qingshan.¡±


    ¡°He mentioned that because the Yujian Zhenren of the Heavenly Sword Sect noticed his exceptional Sword Dao talent, he was exempted from submitting these medicinal herbs¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge, discerning her husband¡¯s mood, promptly changed the topic and pointed towards the medicine garden, speaking gently.


    ¡°The Yujian Zhenren of the Heavenly Sword Sect noticed his exceptional Sword Dao talent, so he was exempted from submitting these medicinal herbs?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was taken aback upon hearing this.


    Outside of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, he had seen his son Lu Qingshan speaking with a true person from the Heavenly Sword Sect, and then leaving without submitting the medicinal herbs with Tian Yuan True Immortal.


    At that time, he thought that the true person from the Heavenly Sword Sect allowed his son to leave so promptly out of respect for Tian Yuan True Immortal.


    He never expected that it was actually because of his son¡¯s own Sword Dao talent.


    ¡°Yes, Qingshan said that Yujian Zhenren only asked him to go to the Heavenly Sword Sect to seek advice on swordsmanship after he breaks through Foundation Establishment. Then, he wouldn¡¯t need to submit any medicinal herbs¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s eyes shone as she spoke softly with a smile.


    Although Lu Qingshan was the son of her younger sister Lu Miaohuan, she had always treated him like her own.


    She doted on this nephew even more than her own daughter, Lu Qingzhu.


    Now that Lu Qingshan was so highly regarded by a Nascent Soul Immortal of the Heavenly Sword Sect, inviting him to the Heavenly Sword Sect to seek advice, she was very happy and proud.


    After all, this was the Heavenly Sword Sect!


    The overlord of the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm!


    The holy land for all Sword Cultivators!


    For an ordinary cultivator to be accepted into the Heavenly Sword Sect was already akin to a fish jumping the dragon gate!


    And her own child was being personally invited by a true person from the Heavenly Sword Sect to seek advice, such an honor it was! Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Being valued by a true person from the Heavenly Sword Sect and invited to seek advice, thus exempt from submitting medicinal herbs!?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen, hearing this, also looked at each other, marveling at such good fortune.


    They knew that their harvest in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm was far from a small amount!


    ¡°If only we had given all the medicinal herbs to Qingshan.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an regretfully said immediately.


    They were worried that giving all the medicinal herbs to Lu Qingshan might have an impact on him, so they had only given half.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an, Quanzhen, you¡¯ve also worked hard on this journey to the secret realm¡­¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miaoge spoke softly to Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen.


    She knew that half of the spiritual medicines sent back by Lu Qingshan were their part of the harvest.


    Therefore, she differentiated between their gains and Lu Qingshan¡¯s.


    After all, in a family, there is a contribution system.


    Even if they were all from the same family, contributions would be rewarded accordingly.


    It¡¯s just that, currently, Bihu Lake Mountain¡¯s family contribution system wasn¡¯t fully established.


    For the gains from such secret realms, there was no explicit reward policy yet.


    ¡°Aunt, we¡¯ve still got some spiritual medicines here.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen spotted the Heavenly Spirit Flowers in the front garden.


    He immediately understood the reason his father had them uproot the medicines from the Purple Shadow Secret Realm completely.


    It was because their family¡¯s Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven could nurture all kinds of precious spiritual medicines, similar to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.

 Chapter 779: Rich Harvest, Pill Thunder Bead! (2)

    This left him utterly astonished, feeling that his father was becoming more and more mysterious!


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Miaoge took the Spirit Plant Bag and then sent a message to Lu Changsheng, ¡°Changsheng, Ping¡¯an and Quanzhen have gathered so many Spiritual Medicines this trip, have you thought about how to reward them?¡±


    Although they were their own children,


    She felt that rewards must be given no matter what.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll handle this.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sent back a message.


    He planned to reward his son, Lu Ping¡¯an, with the casting of a Spiritual Artifact and the magical Treasure Body Tempering Art for his cultivation.


    As for Lu Quanzhen, who was lacking nothing at the moment, he decided to give him the entire bottle of Purple Mansion Elixirs.


    After his son broke through to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, he would go on a journey.


    Ten Purple Mansion Elixirs would be enough to enhance one¡¯s Divine Sense from the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment all the way to the Late Stage. This would be of great help to Lu Quanzhen¡¯s experience outside!


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    Lu Miaoge nodded lightly.


    She was just reminding her husband.


    After all, Lu Changsheng could be rather casual about these matters. He might not take it to heart or might forget about it after a while.


    ¡°Mount Sumeru.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened the Spirit Plant Bag, indicating that any plant that could be grown should be planted.


    ¡°Master¡­¡±


    Mount Sumeru spoke out, indicating that it could maintain the growth of these Spirit Plants.


    But it could only barely keep them alive, not able to expedite their maturity.


    However, for Lu Changsheng, this was enough.


    As long as they could barely sustain life, he could use the Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew to ripen them when needed!


    After Mount Sumeru had planted the Golden Bodhi Date Tree, White Jade Ganoderma, Heavenly Spirit Flower, and Golden Blood Ginseng ¨C rare Spiritual Medicines hard to cultivate in the outside world ¨C in the medicine garden of the Cave Heaven, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge took inventory of the remaining gains.


    Counting the Spiritual Medicines previously sent back by Lu Qingshan, the harvest of the three brothers was indeed very rich. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    There were a total of four Heavenly Spirit Fruits.


    If it weren¡¯t for the fact that Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen had turned in two, there would have been six!


    But with the Heavenly Spirit Flower, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t too concerned about the two submitted Heavenly Spirit Fruits.


    After all, who could have expected that Lu Qingshan would be favored by a true individual of the Heavenly Sword Sect and be exempted from submitting Spiritual Medicines?


    Seeing the gains of her three sons, Lu Miaoge also looked moved.


    You must know that in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, rare Spirit Fruits like the Heavenly Spirit Fruits, even if a clan cultivator risked their life, they would still need good luck to possibly obtain one or two.


    Yet her own three children brought back four from the Secret Realm!


    This made her realize that Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen were also extraordinary.


    ¡­


    ¡°Seeds of a Second Rank Demon Tree?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng looked at the four thumb-sized, purple-crystal seeds in his hand.


    ¡°Yes, but we¡¯re not sure if they are the seeds of that Demon Tree, because these seeds were found inside the body of a Demon Beast¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said.


    ¡°Good, Quanzhen, Ping¡¯an, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    If these four seeds were indeed seeds of a Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant, then to him, they would be far more precious than any Spiritual Medicine!


    He planned to try cultivating these seeds with some leftover Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew from his home when there was some to spare.


    Then, Lu Changsheng had Mount Sumeru build a simple wooden house for the two brothers, Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Quanzhen, next to it for daily cultivation.


    He told them that if they wanted to enter or exit the Cave Heaven, they could just call for Elder Mount Sumeru.


    ¡°Alright, you¡¯ve both been tired from the journey;go back and rest early.¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hands to his sons.


    ¡°Yes, Father.¡±


    The two bowed and called for Elder Mount Sumeru, then left the Cave Heaven.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, when you have time, make a trip to Qingzhu Mountain and have father-in-law outsource the additional ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Elixir¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to Lu Miaoge.


    With four Heavenly Spirit Fruits, he could now refine four batches of Foundation Establishment Elixirs.


    With three pills per batch, that was twelve Foundation Establishment Elixirs!


    This amount was more than enough for his family right now!


    And with the Myriad Spirits Bottle, he could have as many Foundation Establishment Elixirs as he wanted in the future!


    So under these circumstances, he naturally would not forget about Qingzhu Mountain and was willing to lend them a helping hand.


    ¡°Alright~¡±


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s beautiful eyes were brimming, gently looking at her husband, clearly understanding his intentions.


    Although her son, Lu Qingshan, had said when he came back that if there were extra Foundation Establishment Elixirs, they would give one to Qingzhu Mountain,


    But she hadn¡¯t brought it up yet, and Lu Changsheng had already proactively thought of Qingzhu Mountain, which moved her deeply.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, I¡¯ve missed you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled softly, wrapping his arms around his wife¡¯s delicate body, sniffing the fresh fragrance of her hair, and spoke in a warm voice.


    The trip to and from the Purple Shadow Secret Realm had taken over three months, and the whole process was quite tedious for him, his mind constantly missing his beloved wife at home.


    ¡°Mm~¡±


    Lu Miaoge nestled in her husband¡¯s arms, breathing in his scent.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, let me see how your Sun Moon Samsara Technique is progressing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng slipped one hand under his wife¡¯s knees and lifted her in a bridal carry, striding into the Changsheng Hall.


    ¡°Changsheng¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge couldn¡¯t help but softly call out, quickly extending her hand to wrap around Lu Changsheng¡¯s neck, her face flushing with a rosy tint.


    For someone her age to still be held by her husband like this, if Sister Ling or Little Ling¡¯er saw, it would be embarrassing.


    However, thinking that Ling Zixiao had been in closed-door cultivation these days and Bai Ling was looking after the little ones at the Lu Family Mansion, she relaxed and rested her cheek against Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest.


    Entering the Cave Mansion, Lu Changsheng put his wife on the White Jade Bed and began to kiss passionately, expressing his longing.


    Between their lips, a delicate and heavy symphony swirled, accompanied by the rustling sounds.


    The white dress, snow lotus undergarment, embroidered shoes, silk socks, and his long robe and boots all slowly scattered across the floor.

 Chapter 780: Generous Harvest, Pill Thunder Bead! (3)

    Two bodies tensed, stretching, twisting, and colliding amid faint gasps.


    ¡°Changsheng, you just got back¡­ Don¡¯t stay up too late¡­¡±


    Lu Miaoge cooed softly, her beautiful eyebrows slightly furrowed, her captivating eyes shimmering, her voice trembling as she spoke.


    She felt that after being away for so long, Lu Changsheng should have headed straight to the Lu Family Mansion upon his return instead of engaging in¡­ cultivation like this.


    ¡°Mmm, I understand,¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied, his voice somewhat muffled.


    ¡­


    After some time of cultivation, achieving harmony between yin and yang, Lu Changsheng felt refreshed and invigorated.


    Then, he and Lu Miaoge straightened their clothes, walked out of Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, and made their way to the Lu Family Mansion.


    Aside from Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, and Ling Zixiao, no one else knew of his trip.


    Everyone believed he had been in closed-door cultivation at home.


    That was exactly what Lu Changsheng had intended.


    He did not want anyone to suspect that he had gone to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm during his time away.


    Upon arriving at the mansion, Lu Changsheng routinely inquired about his wives, concubines, and children before hosting a family banquet to stir up a bit of excitement.


    Qu Zhenzhen saw her son, Lu Quanzhen, return and asked him what he had been doing these days.


    Lu Quanzhen had already prepared a reason, saying that he had been busy on White Tiger Mountain.


    Although the affairs of White Tiger Mountain had been handed over to Lu Qingsong.


    Qu Zhenzhen, who generally wasn¡¯t concerned with household affairs, didn¡¯t question his explanation further, only telling him to take good care of himself and be cautious when away from home.


    After the lively home events, Lu Changsheng received the Ancient Beast Taming Charm from Lu Miaoyun.


    He then took out an Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family¡¯s false core and asked aloud, ¡°Hong Lian, can an inner core like this still be used?¡±


    As he wanted Hong Lian to guide the cultivation of his children,


    Lu Changsheng usually entrusted Lu Miaoyun with handling the Ancient Beast Taming Charm.


    Lu Miaoyun only knew it contained a senior expert¡¯s presence, not much else.


    ¡°Master, this demon core has been condensed into a false core, mixing demonic power with mana, and it can no longer be used for Core Formation,¡±


    ¡°Unless cultivated using the same cultivation method as this person, there¡¯s only a twenty to thirty percent chance of condensing a false core,¡±


    Hong Lian replied.


    ¡°As I thought,¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He too had sensed that the inner core¡¯s energy was mixed and chaotic.


    Not to mention Core Formation, even using it for alchemy could easily lead to problems.


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, does this kind of inner core serve any other purpose?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to inquire.


    ¡°A core like this can be used to craft Thunderstorm Pearls, which are quite powerful,¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, it can be used to feed demon beasts¡­¡±


    Hong Lian explained the uses of this type of inner core.


    ¡°Thunderstorm Pearls?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, immediately thinking of the Heavenly Thunder Pearl.


    ¡°That¡¯s right.¡±


    Hong Lian explained to Lu Changsheng about such Thunderstorm Pearls, which operate on a principle similar to that of the Heavenly Thunder Pearl.


    Just by adding some materials, and through special methods, the inner core is brought to the brink of explosion,


    When utilized against an enemy, it could trigger the energy within the inner core to cause an explosion and injure others.


    ¡°Should this inner core belong to the lightning attribute then? Can the Nine Netherhound and Six-Winged Golden Silkworm consume it for refinement?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to inquire.


    If it could be used to feed demon beasts, he would definitely choose to nourish demon beasts rather than craft any Thunderstorm Pearls.


    ¡°Master, have you forgotten? The talisman can extract energy from the demon core and transform it into spiritual liquid¡­¡±


    Hong Lian¡¯s voice was light and graceful, very captivating.


    ¡°Heh, I had indeed forgotten about that for a moment. Since that¡¯s the case, you take this inner core,¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled.


    Normally, his Pet Beasts and the Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon were left to roam freely,


    Which caused him to momentarily forget the effects of the Ancient Beast Taming Charm.


    ¡°Mmm.¡±


    Hong Lian responded, causing the Ancient Beast Taming Charm to emit a rosy glow and swallow the inner core.


    ¡°By the way, Hong Lian, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm has very low intelligence, do you have a way to make it recognize a master?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng thought of his Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, pausing suddenly and asking out loud.


    ¡°Recognize a master?¡±


    Hong Lian sounded a bit surprised.


    She could tell that the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm had acknowledged Lu Changsheng as its master, but they had not formed a certain contract.


    ¡°Indeed, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm is naturally fierce and brutal, with low intelligence, making it difficult to tame. Apart from me, no one else can control it.¡±


    ¡°So I want it to recognize someone else as its master, do you have a way?¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    Although the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm was impressive, it had limited utility for him.


    And now it was of no use at all.


    These years, it had been kept in an Ancient Beast Taming Charm. If it hadn¡¯t come up in conversation just now, he would have almost forgotten about this pet beast¡¯s existence.


    Thus, Lu Changsheng thought of giving the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm to his son, Lu Quanzhen.


    After all, this son had been so promising and had even given him a Five Elements Fruit before.


    As a father, he hadn¡¯t yet given him any rare or precious gifts.


    In that case, he would give him the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    This would provide his son with an additional card up his sleeve when traveling outside.


    But the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm was not like the Nine Netherhound.


    Even if he made the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm obedient, it could still go out of control in Lu Quanzhen¡¯s hands.


    ¡°Although this golden silkworm is fierce and low in spiritual intelligence, it¡¯s still under the young master¡¯s control. If paired with the Ancient Beast Taming Charm, it¡¯s worth a try.¡±


    Hong Lian spoke up.


    The Ancient Beast Taming Charm not only nourished demon beasts, but it also had an effect on taming them.


    And she knew many methods of taming demon beasts.


    ¡°Good!¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He planned to have Lu Quanzhen try to contract this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm once he made a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment.


    ¡­


    Bi Yun Peak.


    In a small courtyard.


    ¡°Quanzhen, just focus on cultivating peacefully at home during this time.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re about to hit Foundation Establishment or if there¡¯s anything else, come directly to me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng told his son Lu Quanzhen.


    ¡°Yes, father.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen nodded in response.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    After giving instructions, Lu Changsheng then went to the Puppet Workshop, found his other son Lu Ping¡¯an who was watching puppet crafting, and said, ¡°Ping¡¯an, come with me.¡±


    ¡°Dad.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an immediately nodded in response and followed Lu Changsheng to a small courtyard. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Once the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art breaks through the fifth layer, you can further refine your skull, rib bones, spine, limbs to gain certain abilities, just like your current ¡®Mountain Opener¡¯¡­¡±


    ¡°So, if you are comfortable using this magical treasure¡¯s effect, you can choose to base your cultivation on this treasure¡¯s effect¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng began guiding his son on the subsequent elements of Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art and the aspects of technique and magical powers.


    After teaching the cultivation method, he gave Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family¡¯s ¡®Thunderstorm Ring¡¯ and the damaged halberd they had obtained with Li Feiyu at the tungsten mine to Lu Ping¡¯an for condensing into his body.


    ¡°Ah, two magical treasures¡­¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked stunned as his father suddenly produced two magical treasures for him to integrate into his body for cultivation.


    After all, these were magical treasures!


    ¡°Just use them if I tell you to, and you can see the effects of the magical treasures for yourself.¡±


    That¡¯s what Lu Changsheng said.


    Then, he handed over a Jade Slip to Lu Ping¡¯an and said, ¡°By the way, about the cultivation methods, what do you think about this ¡®Black Dragon Codex¡¯?¡±


    Previously, Lu Ping¡¯an had mentioned cultivating the ¡®Purple True Solar Scripture.¡¯


    Asking if he wanted to switch to a more powerful cultivation method.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng naturally thought it was necessary.


    But with so many cultivation methods at home, not many suited Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Besides martial path and body refinement, where Lu Ping¡¯an had some talent, he was quite average in other areas.


    So, after much consideration, Lu Changsheng thought of the Black Dragon Codex.


    Besides, Lu Changsheng had always hoped that one of his children would cultivate the Black Dragon Codex.


    If Lu Ping¡¯an could succeed in cultivating this method, he could also take charge of the family¡¯s Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Troops in the future.


    After all, Bai Ling¡¯s personality was truly a bit too frivolous to be in control of the Blackwater Jiaolong Dao Troops.


    ¡°Black Dragon Codex?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an took the Jade Slip to examine it after hearing his father.


    ¡°Yes, this cultivation method involves dual cultivation of magical and physical aspects. Once cultivated to great success, one can transform into a black dragon.¡±


    ¡°The only downside is that advancing through realms will affect fertility. Although it doesn¡¯t completely prevent progeny, trying to conceive after cultivating it will be many times more difficult than normal.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up, saying this.

 Chapter 781: Lu Quanzhen Foundation Establishment, Yin Yang Creation Scripture!

    ¡°With a breakthrough in realm, is it several times more difficult to have children?¡±


    Although Lu Ping¡¯an had not yet started a family, he was rather traditional and felt that he still needed to settle down in the future.


    If he settled down, naturally, he would want one or two children.


    Preferably one boy and one girl!


    However, it was only making extending the line difficult, not impossible. He nodded without saying much.


    His mind was immersed in the cultivation technique jade slip, reviewing its contents.


    After a long while.


    Lu Ping¡¯an roughly understood the Black Dragon Codex.


    The purpose of its techniques was to observe the transformations of a true dragon.


    During cultivation, one would condense dragon scales, dragon skin, dragon tendons, dragon bones, and dragon blood, ultimately achieving great success by transforming into a black dragon.


    Its physical body was formidable, comparable to that of the dragon clan demonic beasts.


    It was precisely for this reason that human flesh and bones would undergo dragonification, thus making it difficult to extend the line.


    Apart from this drawback, Lu Ping¡¯an was very tempted by the Black Dragon Codex.


    Because although this technique involved magical dual cultivation, it was three parts Qi refinement and seven parts body refinement.


    He had the foundation of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, and if he cultivated this technique, he could skip many body-hardening steps and thus progress rapidly.


    ¡°If you think it¡¯s suitable, you can try cultivating it. If it doesn¡¯t work, I will think of another way,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    Qi refinement breaking through to the foundation establishment realm was particularly important!


    Naturally, he wanted his son to cultivate a top-level technique.


    ¡°Dad, I¡¯ll give it a try,¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said solemnly.


    But after saying this, he somewhat embarrassedly scratched his head and asked Lu Changsheng, ¡°Dad, there should be elixir medicines and heaven and earth spiritual materials in the cultivation world that can increase fertility, right?¡±


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was amused by his son¡¯s words and said with a laugh, ¡°Not only are there such elixir medicines and spiritual materials, but there are also secret techniques for this purpose.¡±


    ¡°Do you need them now? If you do, I can teach you.¡±


    Since he had given his son this technique to cultivate, he naturally took this aspect into consideration.


    Currently, he had a secret technique, the ¡°Five Aggregates Proliferation Method,¡± which could increase the likelihood of pregnancy.


    If Lu Ping¡¯an was prepared to have children when he had already broken through to core formation and this technique was not sufficient, by then, he would also be able to obtain elixir medicines and heavenly and earthly treasures that could boost fertility, even guaranteeing offspring.


    ¡°No need, no need, I was just asking,¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an quickly waved his hand, dispelling the last few concerns in his heart.


    Subsequently, Lu Changsheng taught Lu Ping¡¯an how to cultivate the Black Dragon Codex.


    ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.


    After settling things with his two sons and generally taking care of family affairs, Lu Changsheng found his daughter, Lu Wangshu, and prepared to take her on a trip to the Luoyun Mountain Range.


    After all, he had previously promised to take his precious daughter out to play and to visit Xiao Xiyue.


    But it had been delayed because of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    Now that he had time, he naturally took his daughter out to explore and gain some world experience.


    ¡°bui, biu, biu¡­¡±


    Lu Wangshu was feeding her younger sister, Lu Linghe. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Although this little daughter was only two and a half years old, she was very nimble, ¡®ao wu, ao wu,¡¯ she opened her mouth wide to eat chestnuts one by one.


    Lu Changsheng saw this scene, immediately went up and knocked a chestnut on his daughter¡¯s head, saying irritably, ¡°Lu Wangshu, what do you think you are doing to Xiaohe?¡±


    He and Ling Zixiao had already felt that daughter Lu Linghe was somewhat dull and not very bright.


    If Ling Zixiao saw her precious daughter being teased by Lu Wangshu like this, it would probably upset her a lot.


    ¡°But Xiaohe clearly looks very happy.¡±


    Lu Wangshu immediately covered her head, huffed, and said discontentedly.


    ¡°Da-da, ao wu!¡±


    Lu Linghe saw Lu Changsheng and immediately called out, her chubby cute little face adorable.


    ¡°Linghe, come here, daddy will hold you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng picked up his daughter, pinching her chubby tender cheeks.


    ¡°Daddy, I want to eat chestnuts.¡±


    Lu Linghe pointed at the chestnuts in Lu Wangshu¡¯s hands and said in a baby voice.


    As Lu Changsheng had guessed, Lu Linghe inherited the body refinement talent of the Dragon Roar Physique.


    So it was evident now that her body was much better than that of ordinary toddlers.


    But it also caused her to eat a lot more than ordinary children, being very gluttonous on a daily basis.


    Her brother, Lu Lingxiao, on the other hand, did not have this condition.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took the chestnuts from his daughter Lu Wangshu¡¯s hands and gently fed them to his daughter.


    But after feeding her a few, he thought of the way Lu Wangshu had been feeding her and found it very amusing, and he couldn¡¯t help but try.


    He asked his daughter Lu Linghe to stay put while he tossed them into her mouth.


    ¡°Ao wu, ao wu!¡±


    Watching his daughter¡¯s lively and joyful face, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile, finding it very amusing.


    But the next moment, he saw not far away, his daughter Lu Wangshu looking at him with a disdainful and contemptuous face.


    ¡°cough, cough, Linghe must be tired, here, have some water.¡±


    Lu Changsheng coughed softly and handed a cup of water to his daughter.


    Then he took out a bottle of Spiritual Dew from his storage ring and offered it to his daughter Lu Wangshu, ¡°Here, Wangshu.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, daddy, isn¡¯t it fun?¡±


    A smile immediately appeared on Lu Wangshu¡¯s face, and she giggled.


    ¡°I told you to take more care of Linghe, hoping that you sisters would get along well, not for you to play around.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said irritably, ¡°If Aunt Zi Xiao sees, see what she would say to you.¡±


    ¡°La la la¡­¡±


    Lu Wangshu made a funny face.


    She used to be quite afraid of Ling Zixiao.


    But after spending more time together over the past two years, she found that Ling Zixiao was actually quite gentle.


    ¡°I¡¯m now free, and I¡¯m ready to take you to the Luoyun Mountain Range;do you need to prepare anything?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said helplessly shaking his head.


    ¡°Ah, so soon?¡±


    Excitement appeared on Lu Wangshu¡¯s face.


    Then after pondering for a moment, she said, ¡°Um¡­ it seems there is nothing I need to prepare, daddy, I¡¯m ready to go anytime.¡±

 Chapter 782: Lu Quanzhen Establishes Foundation, Yin Yang Creation Scripture! (2)

    ¡°Okay, since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s do it tomorrow.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his daughter, Lu Linghe, in his arms and spoke out.


    He then went to find his son, Lu Lingxiao, with his daughter, Lu Linghe, in his arms.


    Although this son was twins with Lu Linghe, his personality was entirely different from Lu Linghe¡¯s lively nature.


    He was of a quiet disposition, and he found novelty in reading, Alchemy, Talisman Making, puppets, and so on.


    And this son wasn¡¯t very fond of Lu Wangshu.


    Or rather, he thought this sister was always acting improperly all day long and seemed childish and boring.


    ¡­


    The next day, after mentioning it to Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaoge, Lu Changsheng took his daughter, Lu Wangshu, and left Bi Lake Mountain.


    The Luoyun Mountain Range was at the border of the Qingyun Region and the Luoxia Sect, a considerable distance from Bi Lake Mountain, taking over a month to reach.


    However, this trip was meant for leisure, and Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t rush the entire journey, allowing Lu Wangshu to wander and enjoy herself along the way.


    At this moment, on the shimmering sea surface,


    A beautiful young girl around seventeen or eighteen years old, wearing a light pink dress, was holding a fishing rod, seemingly fishing.


    ¡°Lu Wangshu, can you tell me how this is any different from fishing at home?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the daughter who was quietly fishing in front of him, couldn¡¯t help but finally speak up.


    They were originally on their way.


    Suddenly, Lu Wangshu said she felt inspired and that the opportunity for a breakthrough had arrived.


    Then the daughter came here to fish in serenity for her breakthrough.


    But after fishing for more than an hour without any sign of a breakthrough, Lu Changsheng was getting impatient.


    If you¡¯re going to have a breakthrough, do it properly. What¡¯s with the fishing?


    ¡°Shh.¡±


    Lu Wangshu put her slender, jade-white finger to her lips, signaling Lu Changsheng to be quiet.


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    A moment later, Lu Wangshu stood up and lifted the fishing rod.


    As waves splashed on the glittering sea surface, a carp was caught by Lu Wangshu.


    At the same moment, a surge of Spiritual Power spread from within Lu Wangshu, forming a Spiritual Pressure aura that caused the nature¡¯s spiritual energy to swirl around.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was startled, looking at his beautiful and enchanting daughter in silence.


    Alright, alright, if you want to play, so it is.


    Are you really trying to defy your father?


    After a moment, a surge of Spiritual Pressure emerged, and Lu Wangshu broke through from the Fifth Level to the Sixth Level Energy Refinement.


    ¡°Daddy, cultivation is about cultivating the mind. You need a calm heart, a tranquil spirit, and patience.¡±


    Lu Wangshu, wearing her light pink dress and smiling buoyantly, said with an air of a fairy.


    ¡°Alright, alright, Fairy Maiden Wangshu, what you say makes sense.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was charmed into laughter by his own daughter.


    He realized that as long as he was with this daughter, he found it challenging to maintain his composure.


    ¡°Goose, goose, goose¡­¡±


    Seeing her father looking like this, Lu Wangshu immediately let out an unrestrained laugh.


    ¡°You stabilize your realm a bit, and we¡¯ll set off later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said somewhat helplessly.


    And so, the two took two months to reach the Luoyun Mountain Range.


    At this time, Xiao Xiyue was busy and didn¡¯t have much time.


    After a few days, Xiao Xiyue finally managed to squeeze in some time to reunite with the two at a small marketplace nearby.


    With Lu Wangshu, this third wheel present, Lu Changsheng got hardly any time to practice the Sun Moon Samsara Technique with Xiao Xiyue.


    He planned in his heart that the next time he came to the Luoyun Mountain Range, he would come alone without his daughter.


    Since the Luoyun Mountain Range was still in a semi-locked state, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mention wanting to go to the mountain¡¯s Secret Realm.


    After half a month of reuniting with Xiao Xiyue, he then took his daughter back to Bi Lake Mountain, exploring and enjoying the scenery along the way.


    ¡­


    When Lu Changsheng and Lu Wangshu returned to Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Quanzhen had already started his Foundation Establishment assault.


    Although the son breaking through to Foundation Establishment was almost a sure thing,


    As a father, Lu Changsheng still watched over him in Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    Considering that after his son¡¯s Foundation Establishment, he would be traveling out, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family Mansion, brought Qu Zhenzhen to Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, and told her about Lu Quanzhen¡¯s Foundation Establishment attempt.


    After all, the travels following the son¡¯s Foundation Establishment would last at least several years, or perhaps even over a decade.


    He couldn¡¯t always keep it hidden from his wife.


    Besides, Qu Zhenzhen wasn¡¯t that naive.


    It would be better to tell her directly that their son was very talented, not an ordinary person, and she shouldn¡¯t worry too much, but instead, let the child go out.


    ¡°Ah, Quanzhen is breaking through to Foundation Establishment!?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen arrived in Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, and after hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, she looked at Lu Quanzhen, who was attempting Foundation Establishment inside the wooden house, with surprise on her face.


    She previously had heard from her daughter, Lu Caizhen, about her son¡¯s cultivation level.


    She knew that Lu Quanzhen was at the Ninth Level Energy Refinement!


    But she hadn¡¯t expected her son to attempt Foundation Establishment so soon!


    ¡°He didn¡¯t even tell me a word about such a big event!¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s heart was initially filled with joy but felt slightly aggrieved.


    She felt that the son should have told her, the mother, about the significant event of Foundation Establishment.


    Just like when her son achieved the Ninth Level Energy Refinement, if it weren¡¯t for her daughter Lu Caizhen telling her, she would have been unaware.


    ¡°Husband, how certain is Quanzhen¡¯s breakthrough in Foundation Establishment? Is there a possibility of failure? Is failure very dangerous?¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen then began to worry about her son¡¯s situation and asked for details.


    Although there were already several who achieved Foundation Establishment in the Lu Family,


    she had always thought Foundation Establishment to be very grand and prestigious and believed that attempting it was extremely difficult and fraught with danger!


    ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t worry, Quanzhen¡¯s attempt at Foundation Establishment is very likely to be successful, and there won¡¯t be any accidents.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly and spoke.


    Then he embraced his beloved wife, sat down beside her, and softly said, ¡°Zhenzhen, actually, Quanzhen is very outstanding, far more so than we imagined.¡±


    ¡°Husband¡­¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen paused, pursed her lips slightly, lifted her head gracefully, and looking at Lu Changsheng, she spoke softly, ¡°I know Quanzhen is outstanding.¡±

 Chapter 783: Lu Quanzhens Foundation Establishment, Yin Yang Creation Scripture! (3)

    ¡°He has always been decisive since he was a child, studied diligently, and could do everything well;I didn¡¯t have to worry as a mother.¡±


    ¡°I know he has always aspired to explore the outside world, wanting to achieve success in cultivation, but I just¡­ I just worry that Quanzhen might encounter some danger¡­¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen snuggled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, her beautiful eyes slightly reddened.


    She was simple-hearted, but that didn¡¯t mean she was naive.


    As a mother, how could she possibly be completely unaware of her son¡¯s various circumstances?


    Even if she couldn¡¯t discern much, chatting with her children, Lu Miaoyun, and Ling Zixiao usually, she knew her son¡¯s situation.


    Her past experiences had made her wish only for her children¡¯s safety, without the desire for them to achieve great success.


    Therefore, she was very concerned that one day her son might encounter dangers outside, disappear without a trace like her brother.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a sigh, his fingers interlocked with his wife¡¯s tender palms, his chin resting on her silky hair, and he spoke, ¡°Home is good, but it¡¯s not the life that Quanzhen wants.¡±


    ¡°A pond can¡¯t raise a flood dragon. Since Quanzhen has such aspirations, we as parents should support him.¡±


    ¡°After all, I believe that Quanzhen will be able to carve out his own place in the cultivation world, and I am here to support him.¡±


    Lu Changsheng comforted his wife in a warm voice.


    ¡°Um¡­¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen cuddled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, softly responding without saying anything further.


    She had long known that her husband and her son Lu Quanzhen were on the same side, keeping things from her.


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a surge of rich mana entering his body, turning into droplets of liquid mana within his Qi Ocean Core.


    This mana propelled his cultivation to the peak of the Seventh Level, and it wouldn¡¯t take long before he could attempt to reach the Eighth Layer of Foundation Establishment!


    At the same time, the system notification arrived as expected!


    [Congratulations to the host for the first offspring¡¯s breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage. Bloodline Effect: Spiritual Body Inheritance Rate increased by 1%, and one advanced lottery chance awarded!]


    ¡°He¡¯s made the breakthrough!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s body shook with excitement, knowing that his son Lu Quanzhen had achieved his Foundation Establishment!


    The first second-generation Foundation Establishment of the Lu Family had been born!


    What surprised him the most was not only the advanced lottery obtained from his son¡¯s breakthrough¡­


    But also a Bloodline Effect that increased the Spiritual Body Inheritance Rate!


    Although it was only one percent,


    That was a Spiritual Body!


    Moreover, as more and more children achieved Foundation Establishment, this Bloodline Effect could be stacked and increased!


    ¡°The Spiritual Body Inheritance Rate¡­ I already possess multiple Spiritual Bodies, naturally bringing a certain inheritance rate.¡±


    ¡°With this effect of increased inheritance rate, if those children¡¯s mother also possesses a Spiritual Body, wouldn¡¯t it mean there¡¯s a high probability for our children to have Spiritual Bodies?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was thrilled at the thought.


    After all, Middle Grade Spiritual Roots, even Top Grade Spiritual Roots, were no longer significant.


    Having both a Spiritual Root and a Spiritual Body was the true path to power!


    ¡°System, start the lottery!¡±


    Seeing that his son still needed time to consolidate his Cultivation, and would not be able to appear for a while, Lu Changsheng silently prepared to have a draw.


    The advanced lottery wheel emerged.


    ¡°I hope it¡¯s something good this time, not the ¡®Brahman Demon True Saint Technique¡¯ kind of trash!¡±


    Lu Changsheng inhaled deeply, muttering to himself.


    The Brahman Demon True Saint Technique from last time was potent, but useless to him, causing much frustration.


    He hoped that with the previous letdown as a cushion, this lottery would be more generous.


    The lottery wheel started spinning!


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s watchful eye, the golden light finally stopped on the ¡®Cultivation Technique Classics¡¯ reward category.


    ¡°Huh? Another technique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    Then, a Jade Scroll icon emerged from the lottery wheel along with a system notification.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for acquiring the ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic¡± Technique!]


    [Reward has been delivered to the System Space, the host can check at any time.]


    ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic? Does this name seem like it might be a dual cultivation technique?¡±


    Upon seeing the name of the technique, and recalling the Yin Yang Harmony Technique he obtained before, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mood suddenly became heavier. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If it was a supplemental dual cultivation technique, wouldn¡¯t he have wasted another advanced lottery attempt?


    He immediately looked toward the System Space.


    [Cultivation Technique: Yin Yang Creation Classic]


    [Grade: True Immortal Level]


    [Description: A Legacy Technique from the Yin Yang Immortal Palace. Its cultivation requirements are extremely strict, and one must be guided by the Yin Yang Energies to cultivate it. Upon successful cultivation, it can differentiate Yin from Yang, create all things, and invert the universe.]


    ¡°Hmm? It seems it¡¯s not a Dual Cultivation Technique but rather an Ultimate Technique rooted in the Yin Yang Great Path?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered as he read the description of the technique, a frown forming on his brow.


    Seeing that the cultivation conditions were extremely strict and required the guidance of the Yin Yang Energies, his brows couldn¡¯t help but furrow.


    The ¡°Brahman Demon True Saint Technique¡± he had obtained before was just like this¡ªa heap of strict conditions that made the techniques something one could only look at but not cultivate.


    ¡°System, inheritance!¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t indulge in wild and fanciful thoughts and used the technique.


    Immediately, the method of cultivating the Yin Yang Creation Classic and its related content poured into Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind like a stream of ambrosia.


    Lu Changsheng closed his eyes and immersed his Mental Spirit, quietly contemplating the True Immortal Level Technique in his mind.


    Such a mysterious technique, despite its System-inherited introduction, still required a long time to digest.


    ¡°As expected of a True Immortal Level Technique, indeed they are all out of the ordinary, far beyond what Orthodox Level Techniques can compare to.¡±


    After a long while, Lu Changsheng, as if awakening from a dream, opened his eyes and muttered to himself.


    As a True Immortal Level Technique, this Yin Yang Creation Classic, like the Brahman Demon True Saint Technique, belonged to a type of technique that could be cultivated up to ascension to immortality!


    And this technique was also not some Dual Cultivation Absorption Technique.


    As he had guessed, it was an Ultimate Technique based on the Yin and Yang!


    Even without starting cultivation, merely relying on the content passed down by the System, Lu Changsheng knew that this technique far surpassed his current Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture.


    Supernatural Techniques!


    Mana foundations!


    The intent behind the cultivation technique!


    All overwhelmingly surpass Orthodox Level Techniques!


    He even felt that the Yin Yang Creation Classic was much more profound and esoteric than the Brahman Demon True Saint Technique he had obtained before.


    ¡°Yin and Yang nurturing, dominating all methods, this Yin Yang Creation Classic seems quite suitable for me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng quietly contemplated the Yin Yang Creation Classic in his mind.


    Though the Yin Yang Creation Classic was not a technique primarily focused on Dual Cultivation.


    But as a technique based on the Yin Yang Great Path that encompasses all things, it still contains many aspects of the path of Yin and Yang Dual Cultivation.


    It could be called extremely suitable for someone like him who has Dao Companions, and multiple Dao Companions at that!


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng noticed another effect in the technique¡ªdominating all methods!


    It allowed one to cultivate many Techniques or cultivate different methods, maintaining balance, and even utilizing treasures of the void to transform one¡¯s own cultivated Mana into corresponding Demonic or Demon Race Techniques.


    Lu Changsheng realized that if he managed to cultivate this Yin Yang Creation Classic, he wouldn¡¯t need to perform Buddhist and Demonic Dual Cultivation in the future and could directly cultivate the Brahman Demon True Saint Technique!


    In addition, Lu Changsheng even saw hope in addressing Ling Zixiao¡¯s and his daughter Lu Linghe¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique!


    Regarding this technique, Lu Changsheng became more and more enthused as he read, feeling that it was very suitable for himself!


    ¡°However, to cultivate this technique, it¡¯s necessary to be guided by the Yin Yang Qi¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and looked at his Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base.


    The base was as exquisite as a jade disc, with radiant and bright halos showcasing the colors of the Five Elements.


    Surrounding the disc, a small Yin Yang fish swam around in loops.


    ¡°According to the ¡®Yin Yang Creation Classic¡¯ records, this Yin Yang Qi is caught by Great Spiritual Adepts during the transition of Yin and Yang in the world, extracting the Origin Source, and after all kinds of sacrifices, a wisp can finally be formed.¡±


    ¡°Other than this method, there is also one type of Taoist Body named ¡®Yin Yang Taoist Body,¡¯ which has the Yin Yang Qi since birth.¡±


    ¡°But both of these are unrealistic for me, unattainable. Theoretically, the Yin Yang Energies of my Dao Foundation also count as Yin Yang Qi;I wonder if they might meet the requirements¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng felt that the Yin Yang Creation Classic was highly suitable for himself.


    But such a technique wasn¡¯t something one could cultivate just because one wanted to!


    Techniques like the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture, etc., only required Comprehension.


    The requirements regarding Talent were general.


    Whereas the Brahman Demon True Saint Technique and this Yin Yang Creation Classic not only had extremely high demands on Comprehension.


    But also had strict requirements on Talent, external factors, and more!


    ¡°It¡¯s still Yin Yang Energies;it¡¯s worth a try. If I can cultivate this Yin Yang Creation Classic, it will be of tremendous benefit to me and I will no longer have to worry about Techniques in the future!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and decided to try switching to this technique later.


    Though his current Technique switching greatly delayed his cultivation and wasted time.


    It would also affect the Taiyi Dao Seed in Lu Miaoge¡¯s Dantian, impacting Lu Miaoge¡¯s practice.


    But in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, as long as he could cultivate the Yin Yang Creation Classic, it was all worth it!

 Chapter 784: Switching Cultivation Technique, Refining Foundation Establishment Elixir Again!

    Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    Inside a wooden hut.


    ¡°Is this Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen sat cross-legged, his eyes suddenly opened wide, gleaming with black and golden luster.


    Behind him, an astonishing phenomenon emerged¡ªa boundless ocean with a Kunpeng shifting between fish and bird, vague and revealing a terrifying and domineering aura.


    After a long time, the phenomenon faded, and Lu Quanzhen stood up, his eyes bright and piercing.


    From Qi Refinement to Foundation Establishment, he was like a great fish leaping out of the sea, transforming into a Peng bird and soaring into the sky!


    Although the Foundation Establishment Stage was just the beginning of Cultivation, he had a long journey ahead of him.


    But he believed that one day, he would soar ninety thousand miles just like a Kunpeng!


    Knowing that his father was waiting outside, Lu Quanzhen did not revel in his experience. He walked out of the hut and greeted Lu Changsheng with clasped hands, ¡°Father.¡±


    ¡°Well done, my son Quanzhen, you indeed have the makings of a True Immortal!¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched his son, who had just succeeded in breaking through to Foundation Establishment, yet remained calm and composed, and a smile spread across his face.


    At this moment, Lu Quanzhen had just broken through, and his mana aura was not yet fully controlled. He could sense the terrifying, domineering aura within his son¡¯s body.


    This intense and terrifying aura contrasted starkly with Lu Quanzhen¡¯s refined and elegant demeanor!


    He took out a bottle of Elixir Medicines from his storage ring and tossed it to his son.


    ¡°This pill is called the Purple Mansion Elixir. It purifies the soul, clears the physical body, and strengthens the divine sense and physique. It is a gift from your father.¡±


    ¡°Purple Mansion Elixir? Strengthen the divine sense?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen caught the Elixir.


    Divine sense was very important for a cultivator.


    Whether in cultivation, fighting techniques, or other aspects, divine sense could play a significant role!


    Therefore, he knew that this bottle of Elixir Medicine his father gave him was no ordinary item.


    ¡°Thank you, Father!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen slightly bowed.


    ¡°Once you have refined the Purple Mansion Elixir, your father has other gifts for you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, smiling.


    He then patted his son on the shoulder, ¡°Let¡¯s go, although we won¡¯t announce your Foundation Establishment publicly, we should still inform your mother.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had no plans to publicize his son¡¯s Foundation Establishment.


    On one hand, his son was low-key and disliked fanfare.


    On the other hand, it was to avoid unnecessary trouble.


    After all, Lu Quanzhen was only thirty-three years old.


    At this age, achieving Foundation Establishment was considered genius even among Immortal Sects!


    Placed within the family forces like at Bihu Lake Mountain, it was extremely astonishing.


    Bihu Lake Mountain had already been under the spotlight these years, so it was better to keep a low profile, benefitting both the family and Lu Quanzhen.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen nodded.


    He then went with Lu Changsheng to pay respects to his mother.


    Qu Zhenzhen was very happy to learn of her son¡¯s breakthrough to Foundation Establishment and even thought about organizing a Foundation Establishment ceremony.


    However, Lu Changsheng suggested postponing it and keeping the celebration simple within the family.


    He also advised Qu Zhenzhen not to spread the news of Lu Quanzhen¡¯s Foundation Establishment.


    Aside from Lu Miaoyun and others, the other concubines should not be told.


    As for early wives and concubines like Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, and Qu Zhenzhen, Lu Changsheng trusted them greatly.


    However, he could not fully trust the family direct daughters who married into the family later.


    It wasn¡¯t that they had ill intentions toward Bihu Lake Mountain, but they might spread some news about Bihu Lake Mountain back to their homes and to the outside world.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Qu Zhenzhen understood this principle and did not mind too much about the Foundation Establishment ceremony, her face full of joy.


    After all, her son had become a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!


    He was the first among the second generation of the Lu Family to achieve Foundation Establishment, marking a moment worth commemorating! S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Even though she was never competitive, at this moment, she could not help but feel overwhelmingly happy and proud.


    ¡­


    Night fell.


    Lu Changsheng arranged a family banquet.


    Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Yun, Lu Wangshu, Lu Caizhen, and other wives and children attended to celebrate Lu Quanzhen¡¯s Foundation Establishment.


    After the simple celebration, Lu Changsheng thought of the Myriad Spirits Bottle that had gathered another drop of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew.


    He gave this drop of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew to Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s Auspicious Tree, aiding her in her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment!


    Regarding the matter of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew, Lu Changsheng did not conceal it from his son, Lu Quanzhen.


    He directly told him about this treasure and expressed that in the future, if he encountered any Rare Spiritual Medicine or seeds of worldly treasures outside, he must not miss them and should bring them back home!


    Following that, Lu Changsheng had Ling Zixiao and Mount Sumeru conceal the movements and actions while pouring the Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew onto the Auspicious Tree.


    With Lu Miaoyun¡¯s precedent, he was not overly concerned this time.


    Lu Quanzhen watched for a while, and seeing nothing amiss, he excused himself to return to his own dwelling for closed-door cultivation to consolidate his realm.


    He had just broken through today and hadn¡¯t had the chance to familiarize himself or master his new powers.


    Moreover, after his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, he could comprehend the subsequent techniques of the ¡°Five Elements Kunpeng Technique,¡± the ¡°Yin Yang Five Elements Kunpeng Technique,¡± and he did not want to waste time.


    Lu Changsheng, preoccupied with his ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic,¡± did not wait by his son¡¯s side.


    He let Lu Miaoyun watch over Qu Zhenzhen and returned to Changsheng Hall himself to attempt to cultivate this technique.


    ¡­


    In Changsheng Hall, inside the Cave Mansion.


    Lu Changsheng sat solemnly, wrapped in an aura of dignity and tranquility.


    Yin Yang Energies wrapped around him, setting him apart remarkably, resembling a Banished Immortal, sacred and serene, shrouded in a profound aura.


    After a long time, the Yin Yang Energies slowly dissipated, and Lu Changsheng slowly opened his eyes.


    He had just used the Yin Yang Energies from his Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base to attempt to cultivate the Yin Yang Creation Classic.


    The good news was, Yin Yang Energies belonged to the Yin Yang Qi!


    Additionally, his Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base was highly compatible with this Yin Yang Creation Classic!


    The bad news was, although the Yin Yang Energies belonged to Yin Yang Qi, there was a significant gap between the two.

 Chapter 785: Switching Cultivation Technique, Refining Another Foundation Establishment Elixir! (2)

    Thinking of relying on the Yin Yang energies of the Dao Foundation to transform and cultivate the ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic¡± was exceedingly arduous.


    ¡°If I could gather seven or eights Yin Yang attribute Spirit Body Origins to supplement my Yin Yang energies, maybe I could meet the standard of this Yin Yang Qi.¡±


    Lu Changsheng reflected on his Dao Foundation¡¯s characteristics.


    Yin Yang energies could grow by absorbing Spirit Body Origins.


    However, Spirit Bodies were already rare to come by.


    Spirit Bodies with Yin Yang attributes were even rarer.


    What¡¯s more, they needed to be from Female Cultivators who would provide their Spirit Body Origins to him!


    ¡°Although my Yin Yang energies are somewhat weak, they can regenerate continuously¡­¡±


    ¡°Theoretically, as long as I meticulously consume Yin Yang energies to transform my entire body¡¯s mana into Yin Yang Magic Power through persistence, I would slowly refine this ¡®Yin Yang Creation Classic.''¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered silently within his heart.


    Since the quality was insufficient, he would compensate with quantity!


    Once his Yin Yang energies were depleted, they could mostly recover after about ten to fifteen days.


    Furthermore, he could also transfer these Yin Yang energies through Dual Cultivation into Lu Miaoge or Ling Zi Xiao¡¯s body to nurture and strengthen them.


    Thus, as long as he was willing to spend the time and deal with the inconvenience, he could still cultivate this scripture.


    ¡°Although this process is very troublesome and will delay my cultivation for a long time,¡±


    ¡°once I successfully switch to cultivating this, I will essentially establish an unrivaled immortal foundation, and I won¡¯t have to worry about foundational issues as I progress toward becoming an Immortal!¡±


    ¡°And switching cultivation techniques is better done sooner rather than later, even if I don¡¯t switch to cultivating the ¡®Yin Yang Creation Classic¡¯ now, I will have to consider it in the future¡­¡±


    After taking a deep breath, Lu Changsheng exhaled slowly.


    Although he could initially practice the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture.


    Wait until Core Formation, Nascent Soul, and even Divinity Transformation to consider switching cultivation techniques once the conditions permit.


    But switching at that time not only affects the foundation, makes the effort doubly hard, but it¡¯s also very troublesome!


    Thus, switching cultivation techniques should be done as early as possible!


    Moreover, the ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic¡± is truly suitable for him!


    Lu Changsheng felt that it would be difficult to come across another scripture so suited for him in the future!


    Even if he did, who knows what stringent conditions the techniques might have and whether he could cultivate them.


    ¡°Let¡¯s cultivate it! It¡¯s just a bit more troublesome and time-consuming!¡±


    ¡°After all, not long from now, Qing Shan and Ping¡¯an will also gradually reach Foundation Establishment, and I don¡¯t need to spend time on my cultivation, I just need to peaceably switch to cultivating this technique!¡±


    Lu Changsheng made up his mind and stepped out of the Cave Mansion.


    Due to the influence of Tai Yi Life Water Technique, his fate was closely linked to Lu Miaoge.


    His switch to cultivating this technique would inevitably affect Lu Miaoge¡¯s cultivation!


    Moreover, during the process of switching, he would need Lu Miaoge¡¯s assistance.


    Thus, he naturally had to inform Lu Miaoge about this matter and discuss it together.


    However, theoretically, once he switched his cultivation to the ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic,¡± the Taiyi Dao Seed within Lu Miaoge would also reach a higher level, bringing many benefits.


    ¡­


    ¡°Switching cultivation techniques?¡±


    When Lu Miaoge heard what Lu Changsheng said, she was quite surprised.


    For a cultivator, the significance of a cultivation technique was naturally indubitable.


    Under suitable conditions, all cultivators would determine their main cultivation techniques before Foundation Establishment or Core Formation!


    She knew the cultivation technique practiced by Lu Changsheng was called the Seven Luminaries Sword Scripture, a top-level technique, extraordinary.


    Now, in good conditions, Lu Changsheng was talking about switching cultivation techniques?


    However, she knew Lu Changsheng understood more about this aspect than herself and did not ask for reasons.


    ¡°Alright, there¡¯s nothing going on at home right now, Changsheng, if you want to switch cultivation techniques, just focus on that.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t be affected or delayed here;I just happen to have time to stay at home and look after things.¡±


    Lu Miaoge, whose beautiful face was pure and refined, spoke gently.


    She had switched cultivation techniques twice during the Qi Refinement Realm.


    She knew that the higher the realm, the more troublesome switching cultivation techniques became.


    Additionally, halfway through transforming the mana during the switch, it would impact the combat capabilities.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Seeing his wife¡¯s gentle and considerate support, Lu Changsheng smiled.


    Immediately thereafter, he explained his situation, stating that his cultivation technique was quite troublesome, requiring Yin Yang energies as the catalyst.


    So, for a long time coming, he would be unable to use Yin Yang energies to nurture Lu Miaoge¡¯s Dao Foundation and Dao Seed. She would also need to nourish the Yin Yang energies with the Universal Mother Qi.


    For these, Lu Miaoge naturally had no issues or concerns and fully supported Lu Changsheng.


    After discussing the matter of switching cultivation techniques with his wife and sharing a tender moment, Lu Changsheng also started to do something important, preparing to make pills.


    Refining the Foundation Establishment Elixir!


    Because the Family had collected auxiliary materials for the Foundation Establishment Pills early on.


    Now that they had the main medicine, the Heavenly Spirit Fruit, it was just right to start a batch of Foundation Establishment Elixirs.


    With this batch of Foundation Establishment Elixirs, Lu Changsheng could enable Xia Zhizue and Li Xingruo to achieve Foundation Establishment.


    Both women, one having a Spirit Nurturing Physique and the other being a Second-Order Alchemist.


    If they achieved breakthroughs in Foundation Establishment, it would bring tremendous benefits to the Family.


    Especially Xia Zhizue, who had given birth to four children, three with Middle Grade Spiritual Roots and one with a High Grade Spiritual Root!


    If she achieved Foundation Establishment, the effect of the Spirit Nurturing Physique might further improve! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng came out of the Cave Heaven and arrived at Lu Family Mansion, learning that his wife Qu Zhenzhen had not managed to breakthrough Foundation Establishment and was still somewhat short.


    Regarding this, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t overly concerned.


    Previously, Lu Miaoyun successfully practiced the Heavenly Longevity Technique, directly breaking through to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement.


    Qu Zhenzhen practiced the Heavenly Longevity Technique, only breaking through to the Eighth Level Energy Refinement.


    Moreover, Lu Miaoyun had been cultivating with the Luminous Treasure Tree for over ten years, having a certain foundation, which is why a single drop of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew achieved Foundation Establishment.


    It was normal for Qu Zhenzhen, who had only recently completed the Heavenly Longevity Technique, not to breakthrough Foundation Establishment.

 Chapter 786: Switching Cultivation Technique, Refining Another Foundation Establishment Elixir! (3)

    After consoling his delicate wife, Lu Changsheng then went to Lake Heart Island to begin alchemy.


    At the same time.


    Within a closed-door cultivation chamber.


    ¡°The effect of this Purple Mansion Elixir¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen opened his eyes and let out a long breath, his eyes filled with shock.


    He knew that the bottle of Purple Mansion Elixir his father gave him was extraordinary.


    But he hadn¡¯t expected its effect to be so astounding!


    If it weren¡¯t for his physical body and soul being different from ordinary people, along with the Soul Nurturing Jade, he would feel somewhat unable to withstand this medicine¡¯s power.


    However, under the scorching power of the Purple Mansion Elixir, both his physical body and soul had significantly improved.


    Especially his Divine Sense!


    He found that his Divine Sense had almost doubled!


    Such an improvement could truly be called terrifying!


    He knew that the bottle of Purple Mansion Elixir had a total of ten pills, and he had only taken one!


    ¡°Sigh¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen thought of the Dragon Scale Fruit, Five Elements Fruit, and Heaven-replenishing Elixir that his uncle had given him.


    Now that he had just made a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, his father had given him such precious elixir medicines.


    He felt that his own efforts were simply nothing in front of these treasures.


    However, he was not an old-fashioned man and wouldn¡¯t feel like he was being wasteful or squandering heavenly resources.


    Instead, he would work even harder, to prove that he was worthy of these gifts and not let down his uncle and father¡¯s expectations!


    After his condition inside had more or less stabilized, Lu Quanzhen took another Purple Mansion Elixir and began refinement!


    ¡­


    One month later.


    The simple and spacious alchemy room.


    ¡°Whoooosh¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched the Ziyun Dan Furnace in front of him with focused concentration, his hands continuously performing Gesture Incantations to control the Earth Fire.


    Next to him, the clear and elegant Li Xingruo, wearing a light yellow dress, watched Lu Changsheng refine pills, her eyes filled with intense focus.


    Even just observing the process of making Foundation Establishment Elixirs was enormously helpful to her, and she gained a lot from it.


    Time ticked away, and it was unknown how long had passed.


    Li Xingruo saw the Spiritual Mechanism lingering within the pill furnace and threads of fragrant aroma wafting about. She immediately held her breath and focused, looking towards Lu Changsheng.


    She saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s hands continuously performing Gesture Incantations, sending one spell after another into the pill furnace, then he loudly declared, ¡°Open!¡±


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    Instantly, the lid of the furnace forcefully opened, a burst of heat surged forth, and a brilliant glow spread all around. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°How is the pill formation?¡±


    Li Xingruo looked towards the pill furnace, her face showing a bit of nervousness.


    Although she knew Lu Changsheng¡¯s alchemy skills were high, being a Second-tier Top Level Alchemist,


    for rare elixir medicines like Foundation Establishment Elixirs, aside from the Four Great Immortal Sects, Danxia Mountain, or the alchemists seated in the Three Great Immortal Cities, hardly anyone could become familiar with the process.


    ¡°Collect.¡±


    Lu Changsheng drew three Foundation Establishment Elixirs from the mist of heat into his hand.


    ¡°Hehe, not bad, this time there are two top-grade and one top-quality one.¡±


    Looking at the three Foundation Establishment Elixirs in his palm, shiny and full, moist and fragrant, Lu Changsheng said cheerfully.


    ¡°Three pills formed, and what¡¯s more, two top-grade Foundation Establishment Elixirs and one top-quality one!¡±


    Li Xingruo, who was beside him, cried out in amazement, her clear beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration and adoration.


    As a Second-Order Alchemist, she was well aware of how significant it was to have three pills formed, including two top-grade Foundation Establishment Elixirs and one top-quality one.


    Perhaps even the alchemists of the Four Great Immortal Sects couldn¡¯t guarantee to refine Foundation Establishment Elixirs to such an extent!


    ¡°Xingruo, keep this Foundation Establishment Elixir for yourself, and focus on Foundation Establishment in the coming time, striving to make a breakthrough as soon as possible.¡±


    Lu Changsheng handed a top-grade Foundation Establishment Elixir to Li Xingruo.


    She had long had the cultivation level of Ninth Level Energy Refinement.


    But without a Foundation Establishment Elixir, she did not dare attempt Foundation Establishment.


    After all, Foundation Establishment was a risky business.


    It wasn¡¯t a guaranteed success just because one had the elixir.


    Therefore, some people, even if they had the means, wouldn¡¯t take the risk.


    ¡°My husband¡­¡±


    Li Xingruo was startled, filled with emotion.


    Although she guessed that Lu Changsheng would give her a Foundation Establishment Elixir,


    she still couldn¡¯t quite believe it when she saw the pill before her.


    ¡°Keep it, no need to be courteous with your husband.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and then inquired if she had any confusion or misunderstanding about the alchemy process she had just observed.


    Previously, Lu Changsheng dared to split his focus and make talismans during the alchemy process, refining pills while guiding Li Xingruo.


    But Foundation Establishment Elixir was difficult to refine, and he couldn¡¯t dare to distract himself too much, fearing that he would ruin the precious process.


    ¡°My husband¡­¡±


    Li Xingruo promptly spoke up, expressing the doubts and questions she had while observing the alchemy process, which Lu Changsheng answered one by one.


    After resolving Li Xingruo¡¯s questions, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family Mansion to hand a Foundation Establishment Elixir to Xia Zhiyue.


    He encouraged her to cultivate well in the coming time and establish her foundation as soon as possible.


    ¡°My husband¡­¡±


    Xia Zhiyue looked at the Foundation Establishment Elixir, feeling as if she were in a dream.


    It was known that her brother, with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, was a Qingyun Sect disciple who had already cultivated to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement.


    But for many years, he had been striving for a Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    To this date, he hadn¡¯t even gathered enough contribution points for one.


    And she, having married Lu Changsheng as a concubine, had done nothing but bear four children for Lu Changsheng in these thirty years, aside from learning a textile skill to make vestment robes for the family¡¯s children, barely making any contributions.


    But now, Lu Changsheng was actually giving such an invaluable Foundation Establishment Elixir to her, so she could attempt Foundation Establishment!


    ¡°Practice well and strive for an early foundation establishment.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gently stroked her hair and spoke softly.


    His early years of affection for Xia Zhiyue were simply due to his desire for her body.


    But after so many years of being together, their feelings had deepened, and with four children, their bond had grown strong.


    Moreover, throughout the thirty years, except for the occasional allowance that Xia Zhiyue would send her brother, Xia Zhaoyang, there had been no other issues.


    And Xia Zhaoyang, this younger brother-in-law was quite good too, he hadn¡¯t caused any trouble, and had even helped look after the Qingyun Sect children. Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t mind these small acts.

 Chapter 787: Switching Cultivation Technique, Refining Another Foundation Establishment Elixir! (4)

    Therefore, he had previously asked Lu Miaoyun to support Xia Zhiyue with three thousand Spirit Stones and send them to her brother-in-law to help with his Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Thank you, husband.¡±


    Xia Zhiyue¡¯s eyes reddened with gratitude.


    Facing this situation, Lu Changsheng naturally knew what to do and offered her consoling words, hoping to repay the kindness like a spring that never runs dry.


    Afterwards, they went to check on the condition of their children,


    especially their son Lu Xingchen.


    This son had a Third-Grade Spirit Root,


    but Lu Changsheng did not let him test for the Spiritual Root, instead announcing it to be a Fifth-Grade Spirit Root.


    Because over the years, Bi Lake Mountain had developed by attracting many Guest Elders and Apprentices.


    It was certain that among these people, some were spies from other family forces.


    Therefore, when it came to his children at home, he always tried to cover things up as much as possible to avoid drawing attention.


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, sell this ordinary Foundation Establishment Elixir to Qingzhu Mountain,¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Top-grade Foundation Establishment Elixir in his hand, planning to give this one to his son Lu Ping¡¯an, while selling the one he previously had to Qingzhu Mountain.


    After all, being a little biased as both a husband and a father is quite normal, isn¡¯t it?


    ¡­


    Beast Taming Xu Family.


    Within the resplendent great hall,


    ¡°Lu Qingshan, disciple of Tian Yuan True Immortal of Jinyang Sect, from Qingzhu Mountain, son of Lu Changsheng from Bi Lake Mountain¡­.¡±


    An elder dressed in a purple and green brocade robe, tall and imposing, with a dignified face and the appearance of a young man with white hair, was looking at a piece of information in his hand.


    He looked at the middle-aged man below him and spoke with an imposing voice that didn¡¯t sound angry yet exuded authority, ¡°Is this Lu Changsheng from Bi Lake Mountain the same one who practiced a Dual Cultivation Technique with his wife and suppressed Golden Dragon Ridge back then?¡±


    ¡°Reporting back to the Family Patriarch, it is indeed him!¡±


    The middle-aged man replied.


    ¡°Interesting, not only does Lu Changsheng have both a mix of luck and encounters, rising in just a few short decades to where he is now, but he also has sired such an exceptional Qilin Child!¡± S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The third ancestor of the Xu Family narrowed his eyes, sharp as ever.


    From the early events at Golden Dragon Ridge, he had taken notice of Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, adding them to his kill list.


    He had thought that if he ever encountered them, he would take the opportunity to eliminate them both.


    Unexpectedly, in investigating the issues concerning his family¡¯s Purple Shadow Secret Realm, he had inadvertently stumbled upon such news.


    This Lu Changsheng from Bi Lake Mountain actually had such a brilliant and extraordinary son.


    According to the records, this Lu Qingshan could be regarded as a natural prodigy in the Sword Dao, and as long as he did not meet an untimely death, it was very likely he would achieve Core Formation, being considered as a Nascent Soul Seed of the Jinyang Sect!


    This was astonishing!


    One must know, these family forces all faced a common issue!


    That would be the lack of a successor, an interruption in the line!


    And there, in the prime of their lives, Lu Changsheng and his wife had produced such a proud child with the potential for Core Formation, it was like striking gold with their ancestral graves!


    If this Lu Qingshan truly became a Nascent Soul Immortal in the future, then Bi Lake Mountain would likely rise completely, becoming a significant threat to their own family.


    However, even though he now knew this, there was nothing he could do at the moment.


    As a designated Nascent Soul Seed of the Jinyang Sect, the Xu Family naturally did not dare to provoke Lu Qingshan.


    And with Lu Qingshan around, even if he wanted to move against Bi Lake Mountain and kill Lu Changsheng and his wife, he would now have to think twice.


    After all, if he were to move against Bi Lake Mountain and kill Lu Changsheng and his wife now, it would be tantamount to creating an enmity with Lu Qingshan, inviting a formidable enemy!


    ¡°Apart from this Lu Qingshan, are there any other suspects from this trip to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm?¡±


    The third ancestor of the Xu Family put aside the matters concerning Bi Lake Mountain and continued to inquire.


    Now, half a year had passed, and they still had not been able to identify which power was targeting them.


    Continuing like this, he wouldn¡¯t be able to explain himself to his ancestors.


    After all, for this matter, their Family Patriarch had even left seclusion, ready to fight back and recover their dignity.


    But now, they still couldn¡¯t find the culprits.


    ¡°Reporting back to the Family Patriarch, besides this Lu Qingshan, the rest are Loose Cultivators, and we simply can¡¯t find any information on these Loose Cultivators.¡±


    The middle-aged man wore a wry smile on his face.


    The Purple Shadow Secret Realm had seen over a thousand people enter, with hundreds coming out.


    Apart from disciples of the Immortal Sects and Clan Cultivators, the majority were Loose Cultivators.


    It was impossible to investigate these people!


    ¡°Useless!¡±


    The third ancestor of the Xu Family stood up, his tall frame like a majestic lion, imposing and authoritarian, his voice filled with pressing authority, ¡°Continue the investigation, we must have a result for this matter!¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    The middle-aged man, knowing that it was highly unlikely to achieve a result, could only grit his teeth and accept the command.

 Chapter 788: Spiritual Root Offspring, The Idea of Relocation!

    Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, three months had passed.


    Lu Changsheng had started practicing the Yin Yang Creation Scripture, but because of the Yin Yang Energies, he didn¡¯t need to be in closed-door cultivation all the time;he even saved the daily sitting sessions.


    So on regular days, he would be alchemizing, drawing talismans, crafting puppets, and spending time with his wives and children.


    However, because the Alchemist of the family, Li Xingruo, was in closed-door cultivation preparing for Foundation Establishment, he spent most of his time on alchemy.


    That day, Lu Changsheng was engaged in alchemy,


    when suddenly a mysterious vibration accompanied by a system notification sounded.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for having seventy Spiritual Root descendants, you¡¯ve gained one lottery chance!]


    ¡°Hm!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng perked up upon hearing this notification.


    Not just because the system had given him some Child Money,


    but also because this child¡¯s Spiritual Root was quite extraordinary;it should be a Top-Grade Spiritual Root!


    ¡°System.¡±


    Lu Changsheng silently called out in his mind.


    [Name: Unnamed]


    [Life Span: 1/77]


    [Talent: Third-Grade Spiritual Root]


    [Cultivation Level: None]


    [Talent: Dual Cultivation (40%)]


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s a Third-Grade Spiritual Root!¡±


    A smile spread across Lu Changsheng¡¯s face.


    As time went on, the speed at which he now had offspring gradually slowed,


    but in terms of the quality of his children, it was getting higher and higher!


    There were now two hundred sixteen children.


    But among these two hundred sixteen children, there were seventy Spiritual Root descendants.


    Such a ratio was astonishing!


    And among these seventy children, there were two with First-Grade Spiritual Roots, one with a Second-Grade Spiritual Root, and two with Third-Grade Spiritual Roots!


    Adding Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Quanzhen, and Lu Caizhen, who had their roots enhanced postnatally, there were a total of five with Fourth-Grade Spiritual Roots, seven with Fifth-Grade Spiritual Roots, and twelve with Sixth-Grade Spiritual Roots!


    If you also counted Lu Qingshan¡¯s Gengjin Body Constitution, Lu Wangshu¡¯s Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, Nangong Yaoyao¡¯s Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body, and Lu Lingxiao with Lu Linghe¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique,


    then this quality of offspring was enough to look down upon all the surrounding family forces!


    Even the False Core Family of Golden Dragon Ridge couldn¡¯t begin to compare with his Lu Family.


    ¡°Tsks, truly worthy of me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but feel a wave of pride when he thought of these accomplishments.


    After all, these were the results of his hard work, bit by bit!


    In just thirty-eight years, he not only completed the journey that took other families a hundred years but also far exceeded these family forces.


    Like most family forces when they first rise, they need to consider the problem of lacking successors,


    but the Lu Family had no such worries.


    Not only were there endless geniuses in the family, but the children were also starting to achieve Foundation Establishment!


    ¡°If I remember correctly, the mother of this child comes from the Tie Mulim Mo Family, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered while looking at the system interface.


    He now had sixty-four concubines,


    so he couldn¡¯t remember all the details and pregnancy timelines of his concubines as clearly as in the early years.


    After finishing alchemy, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family Mansion.


    When Lu Miaoyun saw Lu Changsheng, she informed him of the birth of the newborn.


    A while ago, Lu Changsheng had told Lu Miaoyun to inform him whenever there was a new child born in the family.


    If he was home, no matter what, he would make a visit.


    Seeing that it was a son, Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.


    It wasn¡¯t about favoring boys over girls,


    but simply because this child was talented in Dual Cultivation.


    If it were a daughter, it would indeed be somewhat wasteful of her talent.


    After all, what father would want his daughter to follow the path of Dual Cultivation?


    ¡­


    ¡°System, lottery!¡±


    After visiting the child, Lu Changsheng silently called out in his heart and began the lottery.


    A pale red roulette wheel appeared, emitting a golden light as it spun rapidly.


    Moments later, the golden light slowed, stopping on ¡®Pet Beast.¡¯


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Spiritual Pet: Iron-Eating Beast!]


    [The reward has been sent to the System Space, the host may check it at any time.]


    A rounded and endearing little panda graphic, with distinct black and white fur, short arms and legs, emerged from the wheel, accompanied by a system notification sound.


    ¡°Iron-Eating Beast?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the young Pet Beast, slightly stunned.


    Isn¡¯t this a panda?


    After acquiring so many formidable Pet Beasts, suddenly getting such an endearing pet, Lu Changsheng felt somewhat unaccustomed.


    He sent a thought and looked at the specific details of the Iron-Eating Beast in the System Space.


    [Spiritual Pet: Iron-Eating Beast]


    [Grade: Heaven Grade Top Quality]


    [Description: An Ancient Fierce Beast Variant, lazy and indolent by nature, it grows by consuming metal minerals, can reach its peak as a Fourth Rank Demon Beast after six hundred years.]


    ¡°Good grief, a variant fierce beast¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the description, not quite knowing what to say.


    He turned his attention to the Iron-Eating Beast in the System Space, trying to see where this beast was so ferocious.


    ¡°Extract!¡±


    Instantly, a baby-sized, chubby, black and white panda appeared before him.


    The Iron-Eating Beast looked sleepy, utterly bemused and adorably awkward, showing no signs of ferocity.


    Lu Changsheng picked up the Iron-Eating Beast, weighing it slightly and feeling its heft.


    ¡°Yi yi yi~¡±


    The Iron-Eating Beast immediately made kitten-like chirping sounds, its little limbs curling up into itself like a black and white furball, irresistibly beckoning a cuddle.


    Sure enough, as Lu Changsheng cradled it in his arms and gently rubbed it, the black and white panda immediately made a pleasant sound and lightly rolled.


    ¡°You¡¯re telling me this is a variant fierce beast?¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed, looking at its cute appearance, feeling that it had no connection with fierce or demon beasts.


    ¡°Though the black and white do suggest a bit of a Yin Yang Tai Chi element¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused, looking at the Iron-Eating Beast and thinking of his own Yin Yang Creation Scripture.


    But the idea of having such a Spiritual Pet seemed somewhat embarrassing to him.


    ¡°Never mind, I¡¯ll give it to Xiaohe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and decided to give this Iron-Eating Beast to his daughter Lu Linghe as a Pet Beast. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 789: Spiritual Root Offspring, The Idea of Relocation! (2)

    But the next moment, he thought of his daughter and his son Lu Lingxiao, who were twins.


    Giving a gift to his daughter but not his son would seem to show too much favoritism on the part of this old father.


    ¡°I might as well give it to Ping¡¯an. If this Iron-Eating Beast grows up, it should be quite ferocious.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stroked his chin.


    Although he couldn¡¯t see where the Iron-Eating Beast was fierce, he still believed in its bloodline grade.


    However, Lu Ping¡¯an had now gone to White Tiger Mountain to take charge and was not at home.


    Moreover, he felt that the Iron-Eating Beast wouldn¡¯t be of much use to Lu Ping¡¯an.


    After all, it would take decades for such a spiritual pet to grow and possess certain combat abilities.


    ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll give it to Xiaohe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took out a Feeding Spirit Pill to feed the Iron-Eating Beast, put it into the Spirit Beast Bag, and decided to give it to his daughter, Lu Linghe.


    As for his son Lu Lingxiao, he would wait and see if he could get him a different type of Heavenly Spiritual Fire later.


    ¡­


    ¡°Zi Xiao, what do you think about giving this to Xiaohe as a pet?¡±


    Lu Changsheng found Ling Zixiao and took the round Iron-Eating Beast out of the Spiritual Pet Bag.


    ¡°What is this?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, wearing an azure blue palace dress, dignified and elegant, looked over the black-and-white dumpling.


    She cultivated the Twelve Capital Demon Divine Technique, and upon seeing this cute creature, she felt an inexplicable fierce aura emanating from it.


    ¡°This is a Demon Beast that hatched from an egg I obtained earlier, called the Iron-Eating Beast. I was thinking of giving it to Xiaohe as a companion.¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed as he spoke.


    ¡°Iron-Eating Beast?¡±


    Ling Zixiao had never heard of this name.


    But she knew her intuition was not wrong;this Iron-Eating Beast was very unusual.


    ¡°Lord, isn¡¯t this too valuable?¡±


    Although Ling Zixiao was happy, she still felt it was a bit extravagant and wasteful to give such a spiritual beast to her daughter as a pet. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Haha, if it were any less remarkable, it wouldn¡¯t be worthy of my daughter.¡±


    ¡°I was just thinking about giving it to Xiaohe and not to Lingxiao, which would make me seem biased as a father.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    ¡°Lingxiao would probably be more interested in puppets. We could give him a puppet.¡±


    Ling Zixiao suggested, feeling that her daughter would surely like the round Iron-Eating Beast.


    ¡°As for Lingxiao, when he grows up and starts cultivating, I¡¯ll have other gifts for him.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    He had news that his son Lu Yun was collecting Heavenly Spiritual Fires from outside.


    Because relying solely on system draws for Heavenly Spiritual Fire was too random.


    Not to mention whether one could draw it at all,


    even if one did, the chances of being as lucky as before to find one compatible with Dragon Roar Physique were not guaranteed.


    So, purchasing from outside, if lucky, he might get a decent Heavenly Spiritual Fire.


    ¡°Thank you, husband. I¡¯m sure Xiaohe will love it.¡±


    Ling Zixiao said cheerfully.


    She knew that Lu Changsheng was very fond of Lu Wangshu, having given her a Mysterious Turtle as a pet.


    Now that Lu Changsheng was giving this Iron-Eating Beast to their daughter Lu Linghe, it was another sign of his affection for her.


    Soon, the two of them headed to the Lu Family Mansion to visit the children.


    The two little ones had their own courtyards, but most of the time, they still spent time with Bai Ling or in Lu Wangshu¡¯s yard.


    ¡°Call sister.¡±


    At this time, inside the small courtyard, Lu Wangshu was holding the two little ones and said out loud.


    ¡°Sister.¡±


    Lu Linghe called out loud and obediently, while Lu Lingxiao did so perfunctorily.


    ¡°Say sister, I love you.¡±


    ¡°Sister, I love you!¡±


    ¡°Sister, I love you¡­¡±


    ¡°Lu Lingxiao, your tone isn¡¯t sincere enough, do it again, and give sister a smile.¡±


    Just arriving outside the courtyard, Lu Changsheng heard this noise and was somewhat speechless.


    Immediately, he said, ¡°Haha, it seems Wangshu gets along very well with Lingxiao and Xiaohe.¡±


    ¡°Uh-huh.¡±


    Ling Zixiao nodded and didn¡¯t say anything else.


    She didn¡¯t feel that her child was being bullied.


    She simply thought her daughter didn¡¯t seem very bright.


    If this continued, would she be easily deceived and bullied when she grew up?


    ¡°Dad, Auntie.¡±


    Lu Wangshu saw Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao and immediately put down the two little ones she was holding, calling out with a face of well-behaved gentleness.


    ¡°Daddy, Mommy.¡±


    The two little ones cried out.


    ¡°Hehe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the scene and couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He approached to chat with his children and enquire about their well-being.


    Then, he took out a puppet and the Iron-Eating Beast to give to Lu Lingxiao and Lu Linghe, respectively.


    ¡°Eh, Daddy, what¡¯s this?¡±


    Lu Wangshu saw the Iron-Eating Beast and was immediately attracted by its docile appearance, her eyes glistening as she spoke.


    ¡°Goodness, I forgot this daughter likes everything.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Then he said with a smile, ¡°This is called the Iron-Eating Beast. It¡¯s a spiritual beast I obtained, and I found it quite cute, so I thought of giving it to Xiaohe as a pet.¡±


    ¡°Do you like it?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m so grown up already, how could I like this thing?¡±


    Lu Wangshu said, lifting her delicate chin.


    Although she liked it, with her Auntie nearby, she didn¡¯t have the heart to snatch her sister¡¯s pet.


    Besides, she and Xiaohe were sisterly and shared everything;they naturally shared good things.


    ¡°Xiaohe, do you like this?¡±


    Ling Zixiao turned to her daughter Lu Linghe.


    Lu Linghe didn¡¯t speak but reached out her chubby little hand to poke the round ball that was the Iron-Eating Beast.


    The black-and-white panda immediately curled up into a ball and rolled around on the ground.


    Seeing this, Lu Linghe moved in to poke it again, and the Iron-Eating Beast rolled over once more.


    ¡°Yaya!¡±


    Lu Linghe suddenly got interested and played gleefully with the black-and-white panda.


    However, after rolling around for a while, the Iron-Eating Beast got tired, panting with an exhausted and lazy look, lying still and not rolling anymore.


    ¡°Daddy, Mommy, it stopped moving.¡±


    Lu Linghe said so, trying to pick up the Iron-Eating Beast.


    But even though her strength was much greater than that of the average toddler, she couldn¡¯t lift the Iron-Eating Beast.

 Chapter 790: Spiritual Root Descendants, The Idea of Relocation! (3)

    Lu Changsheng collapsed to the ground with a ¡®plop,¡¯ breathless and gasping.


    The sight made Ling Zixiao hold his forehead and sigh deeply. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Wangshu, take good care of this Iron-Eating Beast regularly,¡±


    Lu Changsheng had realized that if his daughter, Lu Linghe, were to take care of it, she might likely neglect the Iron-Eating Beast to death.


    ¡°Dad, the name Iron-Eating Beast sounds so unpleasant. Is there another name?¡±


    Lu Wangshu asked.


    ¡°No, you name it,¡± Lu Changsheng said offhandedly.


    ¡°Well, since it rolls around so much, let¡¯s call it Roll Roll.¡±


    Lu Wangshu pondered for a moment before looking at her younger sister, Xiaohe, with a crisp voice, ¡°How about it, Xiaohe, do you think the name Sister picked sounds good?¡±


    ¡°It sounds great!¡±


    Lu Linghe nodded repeatedly, echoing her sister¡¯s enthusiasm.


    After spending so much time with Lu Wangshu, she had already taken on the role of a little follower.


    Although Ling Zixiao felt the name was not very fitting for such a Spiritual Beast,


    since the children liked it, he said nothing and only instructed them to take good care of the Iron-Eating Beast.


    ¡­


    Three months later,


    Lu Changsheng received a message from Li Xingruo that she was ready to attempt the Foundation Establishment.


    Upon hearing this news, Lu Changsheng pondered briefly and decided to take Li Xingruo to Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven for her breakthrough.


    On one hand, even with the Formation concealing it, undergoing a breakthrough at Bi Lake Mountain could still cause quite a disturbance.


    On the other hand, having lived at Bi Lake Mountain for many years as a Second-Order Alchemist, with both parents deceased and only a younger sister remaining, Li Xingruo was trustworthy.


    Moreover, as his concubine now officially recorded in the family registry, she also had a layer of protection.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng arrived at Li Xingruo¡¯s courtyard and noticed light only in the bedroom.


    ¡°She¡¯s resting so early.¡±


    He chuckled lightly, guessing her thoughts.


    A major event like the Foundation Establishment could inevitably cause some anxiety.


    They could commence a dual cultivation to help her relax slightly.


    He walked towards the bedroom and pushed the door open.


    Inside, Li Xingruo lay on the bed, her black hair spread out, covered with a light blanket, her cheeks slightly flushed.


    ¡°Xingruo.¡±


    Lu Changsheng started to untie his magical robe but immediately sensed something was off.


    Using his Divine Sense, he saw that besides Li Xingruo, there was another body under the blanket, devoid of any clothing, skin as white as jade, slightly trembling.


    ¡°Husband.¡±


    Li Xingruo called out to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Brother-in-law.¡±


    At that moment, the blanket was lifted, and Li Xingyu, her face red as a beet, covered her face and shyly called out.


    Her body wasn¡¯t as tall and graceful as her sister Li Xingruo¡¯s, but from top to bottom, it exuded a thick fragrance of youth.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed internally, clearly understanding the sisters¡¯ intentions.


    Looking at Li Xingyu, he softly said, ¡°Xingyu, is this truly what you want?¡±


    Lu Someone, although not a perfect virtuous gentleman,


    would naturally not take advantage of two sisters so alone and helpless.


    If they genuinely wished for it, he, Lu Someone, was naturally willing to offer these pitiful sisters a warm home.


    ¡°I¡­ I am willing!¡±


    Li Xingyu, covering her flushed cheeks, said in a trembling voice.


    Then she added, ¡°Please cherish me, brother-in-law¡­¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng naturally could no longer play the virtuous gentleman.


    After all, things had progressed this far, what more could he do?


    ¡°Brother-in-law¡­¡±


    Not long after, the young girl lay there with her delicate neck arched back, her soft tongue slightly sticking out, breathing rapidly, her beautiful jade feet tightly clenched, toes curled up like pearls.


    Her sister Li Xingruo was comforting her.


    ¡­


    Afterward! Afterward!


    ¡°Big sister, brother-in-law, can we always be together?¡±


    Li Xingyu, drenched in sweet sweat, weakly nestled in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, whispered.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Li Xingruo gently stroked the young girl, responding warmly.


    As it was her first experience, it wasn¡¯t long before the young girl fell into a deep sleep.


    ¡°Xingruo, I¡¯m sorry you had to go through this.¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng, holding Li Xingruo¡¯s hand, spoke softly.


    ¡°Xingyu has long admired her husband¡­¡±


    Li Xingruo rested her forehead on Lu Changsheng¡¯s shoulders and whispered.


    Although it was she who had asked her sister about it, she did so knowing her sister¡¯s feelings, thus revealing the matter.


    Of course, she had her reasons for doing this.


    Thinking about the possibility of failing her Foundation Establishment and facing accidents, she knew her sister would have someone to take care of her.


    Moreover, her sister was unlikely to leave Bi Lake Mountain in the future. Being able to marry Lu Changsheng was already a great fortune¡ªa good settlement, and possibly even an opportunity for Foundation Establishment in the future.


    Lu Changsheng, with his arm around Li Xingruo¡¯s fair shoulder, chatted with her about the sisters¡¯ past and matters concerning Foundation Establishment.


    ¡­


    Because of Li Xingyu¡¯s situation, Li Xingruo¡¯s Foundation Establishment was delayed for half a month.


    Half a month later, Lu Changsheng took Li Xingruo to Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven for her to peacefully proceed with her Foundation Establishment.


    As he was worried about Li Xingruo¡¯s Foundation Establishment, he stayed near the cave mansion to monitor the situation throughout.


    Time passed bit by bit.


    After ten days of preparation, Li Xingruo began her Foundation Establishment.


    By now, Lu Changsheng was extremely familiar with Foundation Establishment.


    By observing every move of Li Xingruo through his Divine Sense, he could tell her progress and situation during the Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Xingruo is only in her forties, in her prime. Having taken the Three Suns Elixir and with no internal injuries¡­¡±


    ¡°Her foundation in the Magic Barrier is rather solid, she practices an Exquisite Level Cultivation Technique, and possesses a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root, so there shouldn¡¯t be much issue.¡±


    ¡°As for the final Mental Spirit, although she lacks various hardships, she experienced the vicissitudes of ordinary life early on when both parents passed away. She has been taking care of her sister and living in the marketplace by herself, so her mental temperament is not bad¡­¡±


    ¡°And because she has been Alcheming for a long period and is a Second-Order Alchemist, her control over Mental Spirit and Spiritual Power exceeds most cultivators, thus overall, her chances of successful Foundation Establishment are quite high.¡±


    Lu Changsheng quietly observed Li Xingruo in front of him, internally concluding.


    Under Lu Changsheng¡¯s watchful eye, Li Xingruo slowly passed the three trials of Foundation Establishment, began to gather mana, and lifted the Dao Platform.


    Half a month later, Li Xingruo finally managed to break through the Foundation Establishment albeit with some difficulty.


    ¡°Xingruo, congratulations on your successful Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Lu Changsheng stepped forward, touched Li Xingruo¡¯s hair tenderly, and congratulated her with a smile.


    ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to your Top-grade Foundation Establishment Elixir, otherwise¡­¡±


    Li Xingruo, still immersed in her breakthrough process, responded with a slightly hoarse voice.


    She was well aware that she had nearly failed just moments ago.


    Had she taken an ordinary Foundation Establishment Elixir without such efficacy to coordinate the three trials and transform the Spiritual Energy, she feared she would have failed the Foundation Establishment.


    This made her look at Lu Changsheng with eyes full of tender affection.


    ¡°Hehe, you just broke through, so stabilize your Cultivation Realm well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke softly, then walked out of the cave mansion.


    He wasn¡¯t just there to watch her breakthrough for gaining favor.


    He was mainly concerned about the possibility of her failing the Foundation Establishment.


    If there were any problems or accidents during the process, he could still lend a hand with secret techniques and Yin Yang Energies.


    ¡­


    ¡°Now I can start moving some of the family industries to White Tiger Mountain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng walked out of Changsheng Hall, looked at the Spiritual Medicines in the Medicine Garden, and murmured to himself.


    Considering the increase in the number of family members who had achieved Foundation Establishment, he planned to move the family¡¯s Puppet Workshop, Wine Brewing Workshop, and Talisman Workshop to White Tiger Mountain.


    It would be sufficient to retain some core operations at Bi Lake Mountain.


    Due to the large intake of apprentices and the recruitment of Guest Elders in earlier years, Bi Lake Mountain now found it hard to accommodate more people and establish new workshops.


    However, although White Tiger Mountain had not been completely idle over the years, it was considered a waste of resources as it hadn¡¯t been fully utilized.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng left Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, found his son Lu Yun, and relayed the plans about moving to White Tiger Mountain for him to draft a plan.


    ¡°Moving the three workshops to White Tiger Mountain?¡±


    Lu Yun, upon hearing this, wasn¡¯t surprised.


    He had thought of this when White Tiger Mountain was first conquered.


    One reason was that the family-owned Bi Lake Mountain was now somewhat overcrowded.


    On the other hand, the mineral resources surrounding White Tiger Mountain were much richer than those near Bi Lake Mountain.


    If the Puppet Workshop were to be built on White Tiger Mountain, it could also save a step in transportation costs.


    The only issue was that moving the workshops there would require a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator to supervise!


    Over the years, no Foundation Cultivator had been stationing at White Tiger Mountain.


    It had solely relied on the fame of Bi Lake Mountain, as well as the nearby Tie Wood Forest and Creek Mountain, to deter others.


    If the workshops were moved there and faced danger, it would be a heavy blow to the Lu Family.


    This was because, over the years, the Lu Family had invested a lot in nurturing these apprentices.


    ¡°Um, in a few years your elder brother will break through to Foundation Establishment, and with him supervising White Tiger Mountain, you don¡¯t need to worry about safety. Discuss with Xianzhi and the others to finalize the details. Identify any issues that might arise during the move.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke thus.


    ¡°My elder brother breaking through to Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Lu Yun was aware that Lu Quanzhen had recently made a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that his own elder brother Lu Ping¡¯an would soon make a breakthrough as well.


    Surprised and astonished, he felt a wave of excitement.


    With this progress, which neighboring family forces could stop their rise!


    ¡°Yes, father.¡±


    Lu Yun responded respectfully, then immediately went to confirm the relocation matters with the three workshop managers.

 Chapter 791: Contract with Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, Lu Qingshan Breaks Through!

    Bi Lake Mountain.


    The weather was clear and the day was beautiful.


    Lu Changsheng was sunbathing with two babies, chatting with his concubines, when he suddenly heard the news that his son, Lu Quanzhen, had emerged from closed-door cultivation.


    This son had been in secluded cultivation for almost a year.


    Upon hearing this news, he immediately asked Lu Quanzhen to come and see him.


    ¡°Son pays respects to Father.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen came forward and immediately bowed.


    After nearly a year of secluded cultivation, he had undergone significant changes.


    His mana was now contained within him, his features clear-cut, his demeanor refined, his black eyes long and narrow, deep and impenetrable like a secluded pool.


    ¡°It seems you have gained much during this time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng eyed his son and spoke.


    ¡°Thanks to the Purple Mansion Elixir given by Father.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said so.


    Because of the Purple Mansion Elixir, his divine sense had improved to one hundred and fifty zhang, comparable to a Foundation Establishment Late Stage.


    And his physical body had also seen significant improvements!


    This greatly aided him in understanding the follow-up cultivation techniques of the ¡°Five Elements Kunpeng Technique.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, come with me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly and stood up to speak.


    With the Purple Mansion Elixir enhancing his divine sense, he now had a better chance of taming the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    He found his wife, Lu Miaoyun, and took the Ancient Beast Taming Charm.


    Then he called inside to Hong Lian: ¡°Hong Lian.¡±


    ¡°Swish!¡±


    The Ancient Beast Taming Charm emitted diffusing light, and a golden silkworm, about five inches long with a pair of thin wings, appeared.


    This silkworm, as if disturbed from its sleep, was immediately exuding a fierce and murderous aura.


    ¡°What is this?¡±


    Upon seeing the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, Lu Quanzhen¡¯s pupils constricted, sensing a dangerous aura from it.


    ¡°This silkworm is called the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, an ancient rare insect species, extremely ferocious, not fearing any divine skills or techniques, and once it grows its six wings, it can even devour a Nascent Soul True Lord.¡±


    ¡°Of course, this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm is still in its larval stage, only at the Second Order Initial Stage, nowhere near that level yet.¡±


    ¡°But unexpectedly, it can still pose a threat to a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator.¡±


    Holding the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm in his palm, Lu Changsheng slowly said.


    ¡°Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, not fearing any divine skills or techniques, and once it grows its six wings, it can devour a Nascent Soul True Lord!?¡±


    Lu Quanzhen was aghast at the sight of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    No wonder it gave him a sense of danger.


    He estimated that if he fought with this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, he wouldn¡¯t be its match.


    ¡°This Six-Winged Golden Silkworm is a gift I am giving you.¡±


    ¡°But this insect is ferocious and brutal, with low intelligence, and difficult to tame, you will need to subdue it yourself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng told Lu Quanzhen.


    Though he could assist, it was still necessary for Lu Quanzhen to earn the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm¡¯s recognition.


    ¡°Father, isn¡¯t this too precious?¡±


    Although Lu Quanzhen was very tempted, he still politely spoke.


    After all, he had just received a bottle of the incredibly precious Purple Mansion Elixir not long ago.


    Now, having just emerged from seclusion, to be given such a rare spiritual insect, it truly overwhelmed him.


    But he couldn¡¯t deny that his father indeed possessed many fine items.


    ¡°Hehe, when you are out and about, the more methods you have, the more at ease both I and your mother can be.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke warmly.


    ¡°Thank you, Father!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen was no longer polite, bowed, and asked how he should proceed, how to tame this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    ¡°Take note of this secret technique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng threw a technique jade slip to Lu Quanzhen.


    It was a Beast Taming Method he had obtained from Hong Lian.


    Lu Quanzhen looked at the jade slip, and a moment later, exclaimed in surprise: ¡°The Blood Pact Method!?¡±


    There are many contracting methods for taming beast. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Among them, the Blood Pact Method is the most domineering!


    Not only is it difficult to undo, once the pact is formed, if the master dies, the spiritual beast also perishes.


    However, the Blood Pact Method also has its advantages.


    Like ordinary contracts, unless the spiritual beast is raised from birth, fostering affection, if both parties are of equivalent strength, there¡¯s a high probability of failure.


    Even if the contract succeeds, it¡¯s not very stable.


    It might even happen that the spiritual beast breaks through, and under immense demonic power, shatters the contract.


    This is why most cultivators, when contracting spiritual beasts, either bond with younglings or beasts weaker than themselves.


    Because for beasts of the same realm or those of higher lineage grade, trying to tame them through ordinary means is very challenging.


    And the Blood Pact Method not only increases the probability of successful contract but also deepens the bond with the spiritual beast¡¯s demonic soul with each breakthrough, strengthening the bond between person and pet.


    ¡°Correct, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm has low intelligence, and ordinary contracts would hardly resonate with you.¡±


    ¡°So, the Blood Pact Method is the best choice.¡±


    Lu Changsheng explained.


    With creatures like the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, if contracted ordinarily, not only are they difficult to tame, but even if bonded, they are also prone to backlash.


    ¡°Thank you, Father.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen gratefully spoke, knowing that with such a contract, this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm was now completely tied to him.


    Then, Lu Quanzhen followed the Blood Pact Method, forcefully sliced his finger, and smeared his essence blood on the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    ¡°Buzz, buzz, buzz!¡±


    Instantly, the ferocity of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm was provoked, its thin wings like flying daggers, its eyes flashing a bloodthirsty crimson light.


    Had it not been for Lu Changsheng suppressing it with his consciousness, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm would have already attacked Lu Quanzhen.


    ¡°Hong Lian!¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke to Hong Lian.


    The Ancient Beast Taming Charm then circulated shimmering light, and symbols and runes like birds and beasts appeared, buzzing and exuding a barbaric aura, then transforming into various birds and beasts flying toward the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm and Lu Quanzhen, vividly brought to life.


    ¡°Is this the Beastly Ancient Talisman?¡±

 Chapter 792: Contract with Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, Lu Qingshan Breaks Through! (2)

    Although Lu Quanzhen did not recognize the meaning of the ancient talismanic script, he had heard of this kind of script.


    Rumors had it that such scripts were a manifestation of the laws of Heaven and Earth.


    Some also said it was the bone script of the Demon Race.


    Because it is recorded in books that some powerful Demon Beasts, upon reaching a certain level of growth, would awaken their bone scripts and receive the inheritance of their bloodline memories.


    Regardless, this sort of ancient talismanic script was something that only those at the Core Formation and Nascent Soul levels could possibly come into contact with.


    Now his father was using such mysterious and unpredictable ancient script to help him contract a Spiritual Beast.


    ¡°Quanzhen!¡±


    Lu Changsheng called out to his son, signaling him to carry out the Blood Covenant seriously.


    Lu Quanzhen immediately held his breath and concentrated, tracing each mysterious rune onto the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm with his own essence blood.


    ¡°Hum!¡±


    As the essence blood formed runes, it burst forth with a mysterious power and entered the body of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    Then, Lu Quanzhen felt a ferocious and terrifying magic aura rush toward his Sea of Consciousness.


    However, within his Sea of Consciousness, there immediately appeared a bird ready to spread its wings and fly, suppressing the impact of this consciousness.


    It was none other than the Beastly Ancient Talisman formed by the Ancient Beast Taming Charm!


    Lu Quanzhen knew that he needed to suppress the consciousness of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm and make it submit!


    His consciousness immediately transformed into a Peng Bird and struck at the consciousness of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    At the same time, his fingers continued to trace the runes of the Blood Covenant, allowing his essence blood to continue entering the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    Lu Changsheng watched quietly, waiting for the outcome.


    With the Ancient Beast Taming Charm¡¯s help to defend the Sea of Consciousness and suppress the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, if his son still couldn¡¯t contract this Spiritual Insect, then as a father, he would be helpless.


    Time ticked by slowly.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Suddenly, a terrifying aura of mana erupted from within Lu Quanzhen, causing his robes to flutter with a whistling sound.


    Behind him, an endless ocean appeared, with a giant egg interwoven with black and gold colors bobbing up and down, accompanied by faint sightings of great fish and Divine Birds, roaring and howling, veiled and obscure, captivating and terrifying.


    ¡°Quanzhen¡¯s Cultivation Technique is no simple matter¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly.


    He knew that the technique his son practiced had been taught to him by his own uncle, whom he had never met, and was a Demonic Cultivation Technique.


    However, he was not clear on the specifics of this technique and had never asked his son.


    Seeing the aura released by Lu Quanzhen now, with Yin and Yang and the Five Elements rotating as if to refine all things, terrifying and domineering, he realized that this technique was far from simple. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Screech!¡±


    Behind Lu Quanzhen, the phantom giant egg seemed to transform into a Golden Peng Bird soaring into the sky, screeching sharply, its might fierce as it attacked the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm and then swallowed it.


    ¡°Roar roar roar!¡±


    The Six-Winged Golden Silkworm roared and its body shone with golden light, exuding a ferocious and bloodthirsty aura, resisting Lu Quanzhen.


    But under the suppression of Lu Changsheng and the Ancient Beast Taming Charm, and as the struggle continued, the aura of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm gradually weakened.


    ¡°Hum!¡±


    After an indeterminate amount of time, an invisible qi formed between Lu Quanzhen and the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, establishing some kind of connection.


    At this moment, although the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm still exuded an aura of brutality and slaughter, it was no longer so unruly.


    ¡°Not bad.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, knowing that his son had successfully completed the contract with the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen opened his eyes, exhaled a long breath, looking pale and tired, having expended a great deal.


    Looking at the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm before him, he felt a subtle connection with it.


    He extended his palm toward the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    Instantly, the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm came to rest on Lu Quanzhen¡¯s palm, softly roaring, doing its utmost to suppress its bloodthirsty aura.


    ¡°Thank you, Father!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen bowed deeply to Lu Changsheng.


    Through the process of contracting, he became deeply aware of the terror of the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm.


    If it weren¡¯t for his father and the help of the ancient script, even if he could have suppressed the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, he would not have been able to make it submit.


    Now with the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm as his Spiritual Beast, it would be a great aid on his future path of Cultivation!


    ¡°If you like this gift, that¡¯s good.¡±


    ¡°By the way, this Six-Winged Golden Silkworm mainly feeds on blood¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng waved his hand and continued to inform Lu Quanzhen about some of the care the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm needed.


    ¡°I like it very much and will certainly not let down Father¡¯s high hopes!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said, taking note of everything.


    Then he indicated that he planned to venture out and travel after some time.


    ¡°You can make decisions about these things on your own. If there¡¯s anything you need, just tell the family directly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke like this.


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s intention to travel had already been mentioned to him.


    Thus, after his son had been in closed-door cultivation for so long, he guessed that the other party was preparing to travel.


    ¡°I¡¯m almost ready.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen¡¯s heart warmed, and a smile appeared on his face.


    ¡°Have you thought about where you want to travel to?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked casually.


    ¡°I plan to visit Azure Phoenix Immortal City first, and then I might go to Jin Kingdom for experience.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said this.


    ¡°Jin Kingdom¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly upon hearing this word.


    Jin Kingdom, although adjacent to Jiang Country, was under Demonic Sects.


    And hearing Jin Kingdom, he could not help but think of his daughter, Nangong Yaoyao, who was far away in Jin Kingdom.


    As well as his wife Nangong Mili, and his future wife Meng Xiaochan.


    ¡°Why do you want to visit Jin Kingdom?¡± Lu Changsheng inquired.


    ¡°I want to see what the Demonic Cultivation World is like, and since my Cultivation Technique is a Demonic Cultivation Technique, there might be suitable opportunities for me in Jin Kingdom.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen spoke plainly.


    His intention to visit Jin Kingdom was influenced by his uncle Qu Changge.


    He wanted to see the rumored state of Demonic Sects and whether they were as described in the books.

 Chapter 793: Contracting the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, Lu Qingshan Breakthrough! (3)

    Lu Changsheng was silent for a moment, then sighed, ¡°If you are going to Jin Kingdom, you must be very careful.¡±


    He knew that persuasion was not very effective in such matters.


    Moreover, since his son had already achieved Foundation Establishment, he, as a father, did not want to interfere too much and let them make their own choices.


    ¡°Father, rest assured, your child will be careful.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen said respectfully.


    Lu Changsheng originally wanted to say that if he encountered any danger or trouble, he could seek help from the Five Poisons Cult.


    But thinking that Nangong Mili, if she heard his name, Lu Quanzhen being his son, it might be like sending a sheep into a tiger¡¯s mouth. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Then he changed the subject and asked, ¡°Is there any confusion in your cultivation?¡±


    ¡°Father, these days when I was comprehending the subsequent Cultivation Techniques¡­¡±


    Lu Quanzhen immediately expressed some of his doubts about cultivation.


    ¡°Yin Yang Five Elements Kunpeng Technique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng listened to his son¡¯s concern about the technique, his eyebrows slightly raised, then he explained and resolved his confusion.


    Although he hadn¡¯t studied this particular technique.


    But he, Lu Mountain Lord, possessed two True Immortal Level Techniques and several Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques!


    Even if he was dull, with so many techniques as a foundation, he could easily answer such minor questions from Lu Quanzhen.


    Even because of the Yin Yang Creation Scripture, he could offer Lu Quanzhen some guidance and inspiration from a higher perspective on The Way of Yin and Yang.


    Sure enough, after hearing his father¡¯s advice, Lu Quanzhen had many insights and even gained a deeper understanding of the Yin Yang Five Elements Kunpeng Technique on his own.


    ¡°Thank you, Father!¡±


    Lu Quanzhen bowed to Lu Changsheng, thinking to himself that he truly was his father.


    Without even knowing his own Cultivation Technique details, he could provide such profound insights.


    Could his father actually be some reincarnated Nascent Soul True Lord or even a Divinity Transformation esteemed being? Was he a second-generation immortal?


    Yet his treatment indeed seemed somewhat like that of a second-generation immortal.


    ¡°Hehe, if you have any confusion about cultivation in the future, just come and ask me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, unaware of his son¡¯s thoughts, chuckled lightly.


    This kind of mentoring made him, a father, feel quite accomplished.


    After all, he could put so many techniques to use.


    Perhaps relying on his own understanding of techniques, his son could carve out his own path from the original techniques.


    ¡°Your child understands.¡±


    Lu Quanzhen replied respectfully.


    ¡°By the way, Father, previously in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm¡­¡±


    At that moment, Lu Quanzhen thought of something, concerning his elder brother Lu Ping¡¯an and Qin Yi.


    He had then realized that his elder brother had some unspeakable difficulties and was not at ease meeting Qin Yi.


    Now seeing the formidable foundation of his own family, and just the tip of the iceberg of his father¡¯s capabilities, he somewhat guessed it might be related to his elder brother¡¯s talents.


    However, such matters not being discussed at home, he would not ask further, but thought it necessary to at least mention his brother¡¯s situation to his father.


    After all, his elder brother¡¯s temperament would definitely not let him tell their father, preferring to keep it in his heart and forever regretting in the end.


    ¡°This young lady does have quite the character.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this, showed a slightly amused expression on his face.


    However, hearing that the young lady took such an initiative and his son had no reaction made him shake his head involuntarily, somewhat vexed at his son¡¯s passivity.


    If he had been proactive, perhaps they would already have children.


    ¡°Quanzhen, you are considerate. I will talk with Ping¡¯an about this matter later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said to his son, planning to have a chat with Lu Ping¡¯an later.


    However, he also felt that his son was weighed down with too much responsibility and might not be able to overcome this hurdle, probably not leading to much in their discussion.


    ¡°Perhaps, let Wangshu send a few letters to the Heavenly Sword Sect in Ping¡¯an¡¯s name, that way Ping¡¯an won¡¯t be able to back out later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stroked his chin, thinking to himself.


    ¡­


    Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, more than three months had gone by.


    As Li Xingruo broke through to Foundation Establishment and gained Divine Sense, her progress in alchemy was incredibly fast, and she was expected to soon advance to a Second-Rank Middle Grade Alchemist.


    Faced with this situation, Lu Changsheng felt that the alchemy room at home was somewhat small.


    He hired people to upgrade the alchemy room, preparing to install five Earth Fire furnaces inside.


    This way, he could work on multiple Elixir Medicines simultaneously with Li Xingruo.


    Since Li Xingruo had broken through to Foundation Establishment, Lu Changsheng had been taking special care of her during these days and nights.


    However, since both were Foundation Establishment Cultivators, conceiving a child was relatively difficult, so they had not yet had a child.


    It was just recently that Zhao Qingqing came to stay at Bi Lake Mountain, and today she sent a letter saying she was pregnant, which made Lu Changsheng quite happy.


    Previously, when his son Lu Quanzhen broke through to Foundation Establishment, he acquired a Spiritual Body Inheritance Rate Bloodline Effect.


    Since both he and Zhao Qingqing possessed a Spiritual Body, perhaps there was hope for a child with a Spiritual Body.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng planned to visit Zhao Qingqing at Qingyun Sect in a few days.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Just then, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a surge of dense mana enter his body, transforming into droplets of liquid mana in the Qi Ocean Core.


    ¡°Buzz, buzz, buzz!¡±


    In an instant, as this liquid mana consolidated, Lu Changsheng felt his realm was on the verge of breaking through, advancing to the Eighth Level of Foundation Building.


    ¡°Is this Lu Qingshan breaking through to Foundation Building?¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately guessed that it was his son, Lu Qingshan, who had broken through, far away in Yue Country¡¯s Jinyang Sect.


    After all, calculating the time, two years had passed since the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, and with Lu Qingshan¡¯s situation, he should have broken through to Foundation Building by now.


    He guessed this breakthrough was likely due to travel delays or a consolidation of cultivation level.


    [Name: Lu Qingshan]


    [Life Span: 27/238]


    [Talent: Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, Gengjin Body Constitution (Medium Grade Spirit Body)]


    [Cultivation Level: Foundation Building First Layer]


    [Talent: Sword Dao Compatibility (91%)]


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, worthy of being my son, Lu Changsheng.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the system panel before him, a smile appearing on his face.


    Both his age and his talent in Sword Dao were incredibly impressive.


    ¡°Speaking of which, is Sword Dao Compatibility at 100% the maximum value?¡±


    Lu Changsheng wondered silently.


    He didn¡¯t look further, closed the attribute panel, and went to his Cave Mansion to prepare for his breakthrough.


    Instantly, without his suppression, the liquid mana in the Qi Ocean Core explosively expanded, breaking through forcefully!


    In that moment, without needing any external potent Spiritual Pressure, the liquid mana in the Qi Ocean Core reached its limit, directly resulting in a successful breakthrough for Lu Changsheng to the Eighth Layer of Foundation Building.


    ¡°Finally, the Eighth Layer of Foundation Building, just one more layer to the Ninth.¡±


    Lu Changsheng quietly sensed the changes following his breakthrough.


    Feeling the pace of his progress, he might reach the Ninth Layer of Foundation Building relying on his children, even before he completely mastered the Yin Yang Creation Scripture.


    ¡°However, Ping¡¯an should be close to breaking through Foundation Building as well, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself and then continued to meditate to stabilize the newly advanced mana.


    After half a month of closed-door cultivation, Lu Changsheng exited the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, came to the Lu Family Mansion, and immediately heard some shocking news that shook the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm.


    The Core Formation Old Ancestor from the Beast Taming Xu Family, one of Jiang Country¡¯s three Great Clans, left seclusion and approached the ¡®Five Elements Royal Family,¡¯ smashing their clan gate with a single slap.

 Chapter 794: Five Elements Royal Family, Third-Order Puppet!

    ¡°The Core Formation Old Ancestor of the Xu Family has shattered the mountain gate of the Five Elements Royal Family?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was shocked when he heard this news.


    This was definitely a major event!


    It must be understood that in the Cultivation World, every power valued face.


    Just like him with Golden Dragon Ridge.


    What seemed like a small matter, a conflict with the Great Elder of the Jin Family.


    But in the eyes of the Jin Family and others, it was as if Golden Dragon Ridge¡¯s face had been slapped, and they must regain their standing!


    The reason the Jin Family hadn¡¯t made a move against Bihu Lake Mountain was simply due to inadequate strength.


    If the Jin Family produced another False Core Immortal and had enough strength, they would certainly attack Bihu Lake Mountain immediately!


    And shattering someone else¡¯s mountain gate was even more severe.


    It was outright face-slapping, trampling the opponent¡¯s family underfoot!


    The Beast Taming Xu Family and the Five Elements Royal Family were both Nascent Soul-level powers, standing tall in Jiang Country for a thousand years, their might astonishing, considered behemoths, with few daring to provoke them.


    Now that the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family had actually shattered the mountain gate of the Wang Family, it definitely qualified as a major event!


    ¡°Rumor has it that all disciples of the Beast Taming Xu Family died in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, and their False Core Patriarch was killed on the way back.¡±


    ¡°This has enraged the Beast Taming Xu Family, and the Core Formation Old Ancestor has emerged from seclusion.¡±


    ¡°After investigation, the Beast Taming Xu Family declared that the Five Elements Royal Family was behind this, so the Xu Family¡¯s Patriarch personally went to demand an explanation.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun poured tea for Lu Changsheng as she spoke.


    ¡°Because of the incident in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was momentarily stunned upon hearing this.


    Others might not understand what was going on, but he was well aware.


    In total, the Beast Taming Xu Family had ten disciples;besides one who met with an accident and died, the other nine were killed by his own two sons.


    And the Xu Family¡¯s False Core Patriarch was killed by him.


    How could the Beast Taming Xu Family blame this on the Five Elements Royal Family?


    ¡°Well, there¡¯s also a rumor that the Beast Taming Xu Family couldn¡¯t determine who was responsible, so they used this to leverage authority over the Five Elements Royal Family.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun continued.


    ¡°Using the Five Elements Royal Family to establish authority? The Beast Taming Xu Family seems a bit overbearing, don¡¯t they?¡±


    Lu Changsheng frowned slightly, feeling it unreasonable.


    Even if the Five Elements Royal Family wasn¡¯t as deeply-rooted as the Beast Taming Xu Family, they were still a Nascent Soul-level power with a Nascent Soul Immortal in charge.


    Facing such huge disgrace as having their mountain gate destroyed, how could they swallow this insult!


    If the Wang Family couldn¡¯t regain their standing, for the next decades or even a century, others would remember that the Wang Family had their mountain gate shattered by the Beast Taming Xu Family. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Hence, to establish authority, they wouldn¡¯t stop at nothing with the Wang Family, which seemed unreasonable to Lu Changsheng;there must be other reasons.


    ¡°Could it be possible that the Xu Family really believes the Wang Family killed their False Core Patriarch?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    ¡°Husband, do you remember the Beast Tide from fifteen years ago?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun spoke softly.


    ¡°Of course, I remember.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sipped his tea and nodded.


    That year¡¯s Demon Beast Tide was a once-in-hundreds-of-years event.


    Not only was the Spirit Taming Sect severely damaged, losing two Nascent Soul Immortals and a third-order Demon Beast, but the Azure Phoenix Immortal City was also nearly breached.


    And the Xiahou Wuwo he had killed had also participated in that Demon Beast Tide, so he remembered it very clearly.


    ¡°There were rumors before that the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family was seriously injured during the Beast Tide, his condition unknown;there were also rumors that bad news concerning the Xu Family was circulating.¡±


    ¡°This incident in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm was seen by the Xu Family as targeted and probing by other powers, hence the Xu Family had to respond strongly.¡±


    ¡°However, opinions on this matter are divided, and there even were rumors pointing fingers at the Four Great Immortal Sects, but the Xu Family couldn¡¯t possibly confront the Four Great Immortal Sects to lay accusations, so after choosing from equal-level powers, they targeted the weakest among them, the Wang Family.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun came behind Lu Changsheng, massaging his shoulders as she spoke.


    The matter between the Xu Family and the Wang Family had been causing quite a stir recently.


    And she, knowing of her husband¡¯s affair with Xu Ruyin, thus sought to learn more about this incident.


    ¡°Good heavens, this can also be seen as a serendipitous mistake¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat speechless, not expecting his casually executed actions to make the Xu Family suspect the Four Great Immortal Sects.


    But upon reflection, it made sense.


    Aside from the Four Great Immortal Sects, what other force had the capability to target the Xu Family.


    He continued to inquire, ¡°Then what is the Wang Family¡¯s attitude in this matter?¡±


    ¡°Rumor has it that when the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family went to the Five Elements Royal Family this time, not only did he bring his third-order Spirit Beast¡ªthe Earth Dragon Beast¡ªbut also a third-rank Xuan Turtle and eight hundred Fire Crow Dao Soldiers.¡±


    ¡°Ancestor Wang of the Wang Family can only counterbalance the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family by depending on the family¡¯s Great Formation.¡±


    ¡°If Ancestor Wang were to leave the family Great Formation, he could possibly be suppressed by the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family, so the Wang Family can only swallow this silent loss, causing the reputation of the Beast Taming Xu Family to surge remarkably.¡±


    On Lu Miaoyun¡¯s ethereal face, there was full of emotion.


    Even though she knew her own family had already far surpassed many surrounding family forces.


    But hearing of the formidable strength of the Beast Taming Xu Family still sent a shiver through her heart.


    Two third-order Spirit Beasts, and Dao Soldiers only bred by top-tier powers!


    Such a lineup could normally far surpass a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    ¡°Wow, this lineup really is luxurious;with this, it seems the Wang Family is completely blocked by the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng also couldn¡¯t help but be moved.


    He thought to himself that the Beast Taming Xu Family really was strong and overbearing.


    A Nascent Soul Immortal, equipped with two third-order Demon Beasts and eight hundred Dao Soldiers, was likely unmatched in the Core Formation realm!


    And the fact that the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family dared such an expedition probably meant there were unknown third-order Spirit Beasts guarding their home!


    Otherwise, under normal circumstances, they wouldn¡¯t take such a risk.


    ¡°It seems the Five Elements Royal Family really is in decline.¡±


    ¡°If they can¡¯t bring forth a leader to turn the tide, I¡¯m afraid it will be difficult for the Five Elements Royal Family to maintain their reputation.¡±

 Chapter 795: Five Elements Royal Family, Third-Order Puppet! (2)

    Lu Changsheng sipped his tea, reflecting aloud.


    As far as he knew, the Five Elements Royal Family was a Nascent Soul force that had risen to power in the last thousand years.


    Initially a small Energy Refining family, their ancestors¡¯ tomb miraculously emitted a golden light, and the family produced a peerless genius with the ¡°Five Elements Physique.¡±


    It was this individual¡¯s meteoric rise that transformed the previously obscure Wang Family into a Nascent Soul Noble Family!


    The words ¡°Five Elements¡± in the Five Elements Royal Family were derived from the Taoist title of the family¡¯s patriarch.


    But with the passing of this patriarch, the once-flourishing Five Elements Royal Family began to decline.


    After all, not every family had the foundation of beasts like the Beast Taming Xu Family, with Third Rank Demon Beasts, Dao Soldiers, and so on.


    The Five Elements Royal Family had risen too quickly!


    It was all supported by a single patriarch.


    And the patriarch¡¯s cultivation techniques, heritage magical treasures and so on, could only unleash their full potential in the hands of someone with the Five Elements Physique.


    Considering how rare the Five Elements Physique was, it was highly unlikely that the Wang Family would be fortunate enough to produce another such talent.


    Therefore, after the patriarch¡¯s passing, although the Wang Family still had Nascent Soul immortals in its ranks, there was no one who could hold the family together.


    They could only rely on their ancestors¡¯ legacy and slowly deplete it, maintaining the status quo, which led the family down a path of continual decline.


    Now, the dealings between the Beast Taming Xu Family and the Five Elements Royal Family made Lu Changsheng feel that the Wang Family was indeed no longer viable.


    Otherwise, they would not have allowed the Elder Ancestor of the Xu family to block their door and shatter their sect¡¯s gates without any substantial family heritage or techniques at their disposal.


    If the Five Elements Royal Family could not produce a figure who could restore its former glory within a hundred years, it was feared that it might fall from the ranks of the great clans after another hundred years.


    ¡­


    After hearing about the affairs between the Beast Taming Xu Family and the Five Elements Royal Family, Lu Changsheng asked Lu Miaoyun to pay more attention to news of this sort when she had free time.


    If something happened to these top-tier families, it might affect his own family, so he wanted to be kept informed.


    Lu Changsheng then went to check on his concubine, Xia Zhiyue, about her progress in Foundation Establishment and asked his son, Lu Yun, about the family business¡¯s relocation plans.


    Lu Yun told Lu Changsheng that the family business had already planned the relocation and could move to White Tiger Mountain at any time.


    After pondering for a moment, Lu Changsheng instructed Lu Xianzhi to establish a puppet subsidiary on White Tiger Mountain to conduct a pilot test.


    If there were no issues, they would start the full relocation after Lu Ping¡¯an had made his Foundation Establishment breakthrough.


    ¡°Yes, Father,¡± Lu Yun nodded in response.


    Lu Changsheng continued to inquire about the family, particularly about his children.


    It was possible that due to situations like Li Feiyu¡¯s, many of his children were inclined to leave home and seek their fortunes through trials and tribulations.


    For example, their daughter, Lu Ruyi, after the White Tiger Mountain events, had resigned from her position, fully devoted herself to cultivation, and after breaking through to the Seventh Level of Energy Refinement, she also applied to go out and seek her own path.


    ¡°Sigh!¡±


    Hearing what Lu Yun had said, Lu Changsheng let out a sigh of relief and said, ¡°Yun¡¯er, as for the resources for the family¡¯s cultivation, you may consider increasing them slightly according to the situation.¡±


    ¡°Also, you can let the family members know that the family currently has a way to obtain Foundation Establishment Elixirs, and as soon as they can refine their energy to the peak, they can apply for a Foundation Establishment Elixir.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    Previously, the family had always provided encouragement in terms of procreation.


    As for cultivation, the family benefits were good, but the incentives were moderate.


    Now that the family was not lacking Foundation Establishment Elixirs, Lu Changsheng felt that they could provide more incentive in this area.


    As long as his children were ambitious enough, even with a Lower Grade Spiritual Root, he was willing to give them Foundation Establishment Elixirs to attempt Foundation Establishment!


    ¡°A channel for Foundation Establishment Elixirs¡­¡±


    Lu Yun was shocked to hear this.


    After Lu Changsheng had him deliver a Foundation Establishment Elixir to Qingzhu Mountain, he guessed that his father must still have more.


    He never realized his father actually had a channel for Foundation Establishment Elixirs within the family!


    ¡°Father, I think such information should not be announced to the family. If word gets out, it might cause trouble.¡±


    ¡°If there are brothers or sisters who break through to the late stage of Energy Refinement, I will speak to them about this matter. What do you think?¡±


    Lu Yun said so.


    ¡°That¡¯s fine, you can arrange as you see fit,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He seldom interfered in family affairs.


    He only occasionally provided a direction on major matters, leaving the specifics to his children to handle.


    After chatting with his son, Lu Yun, Lu Changsheng went to visit his other children. After inquiring about their well-being, Lu Changsheng let Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaoyun know, and then he went to Qingyun Sect to visit Zhao Qingqing.


    Now upon arriving at Qingyun Sect, for some reason, Lu Changsheng felt somewhat apprehensive in his heart.


    He was afraid of walking around Qingyun Sect with Zhao Qingqing and running into Xiao Xiyue¡¯s master, Caiyun True Immortal.


    After seeing Zhao Qingqing, Lu Changsheng could tell that she was indeed carrying the breath of life in her belly, and he was overjoyed.


    He stayed at Qingyun Sect with Zhao Qingqing for half a month.


    After leaving Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng thought he should visit Xiao Xiyue at the Luoyun Mountain Range.


    ¡°Sigh, these are just a few who are away, if I had wives and dao companions spread across the five lakes and four seas, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯d be too busy to manage.¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but lament.


    He planned to go home and, at that time, bring his daughter Lu Wangshu with him.


    Although this daughter was like a third wheel, affecting his own practice of the Sun Moon Samsara Technique with Xiao Xiyue,


    the mother and daughter had always been apart more than together, and he still hoped that they could spend more time together.


    ¡­


    [Congratulations to the host for the birth of 300 descendants, you have earned one lottery draw]


    When Lu Changsheng had just returned to Bihu Lake Mountain, a system prompt sounded in his mind.


    ¡°Three hundred already?¡±


    A hint of emotion appeared in Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes.


    Back when there were two hundred members in the younger generation, the number of his own children also happened to be two hundred.


    But now his own children numbered only two hundred eighteen, while the grandchildren had reached three hundred.


    As time went on, this number would become increasingly divergent.


    After all, he had been most prolific in creating children during the first twenty years.


    It was also these children who mostly consisted of mortals.


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng suddenly remembered that he seemed to have not visited the Ruyi County Lu Family in quite some time.


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    Lu Changsheng sighed, and directly returned to Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    The environment within the cave heaven was incredibly beautiful at that time.


    Due to the fact that Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge rarely cultivated, only Ling Zixiao and Bai Ling¡¯s practice consumed spiritual energy, causing spiritual mist to linger around the Spirit Spring, like a fairyland on earth.


    Beside the medicine garden were two log cabins, but Lu Ping¡¯an spent most of his time stationed on White Tiger Mountain.


    Lu Quanzhen had already gone out and left Bihu Lake Mountain some time ago.


    ¡°System, lottery draw.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the medicine garden, which showed no change in appearance, and silently thought.


    Immediately, the lottery wheel appeared, and the golden light spun.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a Third-Order Puppet!]


    [The reward has been issued to the System Space, the host can check it at any time]


    ¡°Hmm, a Third-Order Puppet?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows raised.


    He was naturally more than familiar with puppets.


    Not only had he crafted many Second Rank Puppets himself, but the main profit of the family also came from puppets.


    However, the highest-grade puppet he had been in contact with up to now was only a Second-order Superior.


    Since high-tier puppet materials were scarce and hard to find, and the production was very troublesome and time-consuming,


    he had so far crafted only one Second-order Superior Puppet.


    With regard to Third-Order Puppets, even Lu Changsheng had only heard of them and had not come into contact with one.


    Puppet Masters were not as popular as formations, pills, talismans, or artifacts;whether the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm even had a Third-order Puppet Master was another matter.


    ¡°It is said that some Third-Order Puppets can act like Dao Soldiers, executing certain orders without the need for full control by divine sense. I wonder if the system-made puppets are this kind of top-grade puppet.¡±


    Full of anticipation, Lu Changsheng looked towards the System Space.


    [Puppet: Thousand Faces Puppet Fox]


    [Grade: Third-Order]


    [Description: The heartwork of the Puppet Spirit Sect¡¯s Qianji True Immortal, a puppet designed after the Thousand Faces Demon Fox. Furthermore, the soul of his wife was infused into it, granting the puppet simple cognitive thinking and maximizing its effectiveness and abilities.]


    ¡°Ah???¡±


    The introduction of the puppet in front of him startled Lu Changsheng.


    Although he expected high-tier puppets would certainly be extraordinary,


    and the products from the system were usually impressive,


    this was truly¡­somewhat weird, wasn¡¯t it?


    Creating a puppet modeled after the Thousand Faces Demon Fox was understandable to Lu Changsheng.


    Most puppets do take the form of demon beasts.


    For instance, using the complete skeleton of a demon beast to craft a puppet would generally attempt to replicate the original form of the demon beast, optimizing the puppet¡¯s combat capability and functional efficiency.


    But what was this about infusing his wife¡¯s soul into it?


    Was such a high price really necessary to give a puppet a certain level of simple consciousness and thought?


    ¡°Retrieve!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was indeed curious to see what was so impressive about this Third-Order Puppet.

 Chapter 796: Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, Challenging Azure Phoenix Immortal!

    In an instant, a beautiful woman with silver-white hair and fox-like charm, appearing to be in her mid-thirties, materialized before Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Master.¡±


    This beautiful woman, with a complexion like peach blossoms and cheeks flushed red, gave Lu Changsheng a graceful bow with her enchanting, misty eyes.


    ¡°Thousand Faces Puppet Fox¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the beautiful woman before him, showed a hint of surprise in his eyes.


    It was too realistic!


    Had he not known that the beautiful woman was a puppet, he would have thought she was real.


    Her seductively charming face was pale with a captivating blush, her alluring eyes were incredibly expressive.


    Her silver-white hair cascaded down to her waist, and atop her head were a pair of sharp, snowy white fox ears, about six inches long.


    Her figure was tall and exquisite, exuding a wild charm. She wore a blue dress and was draped in a luxurious, delicate snowy white fur cape.


    Beneath the hem of her dress and cape, two long, straight legs were adorned with white and blue gradient lace stockings, and she stood in a pair of tall wooden clogs.


    A snowy white fox tail twisted and coiled behind her, likely over two meters long.


    The appearance, voice, essence, and even the skin of the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox before him nearly achieved a level of deception that blurred the lines between fake and real.


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but marvel;it was a creation by a Nascent Soul Immortal, who had even sacrificed his wife¡¯s soul into the puppet.


    It was extraordinary!


    After retrieving the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox from the System Space, Lu Changsheng gained a detailed understanding of this puppet.


    Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, a Third Rank Middle Grade Puppet!


    It excelled in illusion techniques, charm, and transformation.


    As to why the Azure Phoenix Immortal would instill his wife¡¯s soul into this puppet, Lu Changsheng understood too.


    The Puppet Spirit Sect possessed a secret puppet technique called Spirit Infusion Technique.


    It involved refining the soul of a human or demon and infusing it into a puppet.


    This grants the puppet a certain degree of sentience and consciousness for easier training, management, and control.


    The higher the grade of the infused soul, the greater the puppet¡¯s consciousness, intelligence, learning capability, and combat strength among other aspects.


    Thus, the Azure Phoenix Immortal, to perfect this puppet, had refined his beloved wife¡¯s soul and infused it into this Thousand Faces Puppet Fox.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, is this what a true Puppet Master is like? It¡¯s rather¡­ twisted.¡±


    Lu Changsheng found this behavior incomprehensible and was profoundly shocked.


    However, considering rumors that some Artifact Refiners, in order to create their ultimate artifact, would sacrifice themselves, he guessed it was the same principle.


    ¡°But your wife benefits me now¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused internally.


    He then asked the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox before him, ¡°What is your name?¡±


    According to the system, this puppet had a basic level of consciousness and cognitive ability, capable of undertaking many tasks.


    Of course, if Lu Changsheng wished, he could also control this puppet directly using the Puppet Control Technique.


    However, for puppets with infused spirits and consciousness like this one, direct control was likely less effective than letting the puppet¡¯s consciousness take charge.


    ¡°Responding to the master, this servant¡¯s name is Su Rongrong.¡±


    The Thousand Faces Puppet Fox said softly with a seductive smile.


    ¡°Alright, henceforth I¡¯ll call you Su Rongrong.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied casually, not particularly concerned with the name.


    He then extended his hand and caressed the puppet¡¯s plump, fair skin, squeezing it a couple of times.


    The feel and temperature of her skin were similar to that of a human, almost identical.


    Only when squeezed firmly could he feel a slight difference.


    But to Lu Changsheng, this craftsmanship was already the pinnacle of perfection!


    ¡°Try using an illusion technique on me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, curious to see this puppet¡¯s capability in illusion combat.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    The Thousand Faces Puppet Fox giggled behind her hand, her seductive eyes spinning webs of enchantment, making Lu Changsheng¡¯s spirit waver as if he were surrounded by warm and soft jade. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Countless stunning beauties, dressed in sheer garments, slid off their robes to dance around him, performing dances that stirred the soul, emitting entrancing, intoxicating melodies.


    Even though Lu Changsheng was prepared, aware of being subjected to an illusion,


    the scene before his eyes, the heady sweet fragrance in his nose, and the smooth softness of enticing bodies still instinctively made him want to relax his mind and wholeheartedly savor the experience.


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    At that moment, the jade pendant at Lu Changsheng¡¯s waist and the pendant around his neck vibrated with a humming sound, seemingly to remind him that this was an illusion, a Divine Consciousness Secret Technique.


    However, these spiritual artifacts were limited in effect and stood little chance against such a powerful Nascent Soul Divine Consciousness Secret Technique.


    ¡°No good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng realized the huge gap.


    This level of illusion technique couldn¡¯t be resisted merely with willpower.


    It was absolutely a crushing blow from a higher realm of Divine Consciousness!


    Although he was experienced and strong-willed in the matter of romance, and his divine consciousness far surpassed that of fellow cultivators at the same level, nearly equivalent to False Core,


    yet facing the Nascent Soul Level Divine Consciousness Secret Technique of the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, he was still found wanting.


    But just as he was about to stop the illusion, a burst of light from the ¡®Lu Family Genealogy¡¯ inside him cleared his mind.


    ¡°Hmm, does the genealogy also have such an effect?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was taken aback, just then realizing this effect of his family genealogy.


    Previously, the system had only introduced three functions of the genealogy and had not mentioned this effect.


    ¡°This is indeed a pleasant surprise.¡±


    Joy surged through Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart, and he told Su Rongrong to stop the illusion technique.


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    The scene before him instantly shattered.


    ¡°Given this illusion technique, probably even a typical Nascent Soul Immortal would be affected.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded silently, then continued to the Su Rongrong before him, ¡°Change into another appearance for me to see, hmm¡­ just transform into my likeness.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Instantly, the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox¡¯s body shifted with a flow of mana, slowly transforming to look exactly like Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, this transformation technique is really something special.¡±

 Chapter 797: Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, Challenging the Azure Phoenix Immortal! (2)

    Lu Changsheng examined the puppet version of himself and couldn¡¯t help but praise aloud.


    He thought to himself, ¡°Indeed, a product of the system must be top-grade!¡±


    Unless the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox took action, it would be very hard to spot any flaws with just such an inspection.


    But unless it was someone close, or if the two had fought before, even in a duel, it would be difficult to distinguish the true from the false for a while.


    ¡°This is the true path of puppetry.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox before him and couldn¡¯t hold back his sigh.


    When compared to this Third-Order Puppet, the Second Rank Puppets he had created before were nothing but crap.


    With this Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, in future battles, as long as the fox puppet could charm the opponent through illusion and create a breach in their Mental Spirit, he would be able to punch them out with a single blow.


    ¡°However, I still need to be careful when facing enemies, because once this kind of puppet is damaged, there¡¯s no way to repair it¡­¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately realized a problem.


    As powerful as these puppets were, they were still consumables that required maintenance.


    Although the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox possessed some self-repair capabilities,


    if it sustained significant damage, it naturally wouldn¡¯t be able to fix itself and would require a Puppet Master¡¯s intervention.


    And even though he was a Second-tier Top-Level Puppet Master, he didn¡¯t have the ability to repair such a puppet.


    ¡°If I consider maintenance and repairs, it suddenly seems a bit less appealing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the puppet before him and sighed.


    After pondering for a moment, he took a Jade Slip from his Storage Bag and imprinted part of its content with his Divine Sense.


    Then he handed it to Su Rongrong and said, ¡°Try to craft a puppet according to the blueprint and let me see.¡±


    Although the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox was a combat puppet, skilled in illusion, charm, and transformation techniques,


    Su Rongrong had been a Puppet Master in her previous life and was quite capable of learning puppet-related skills.


    So as long as Lu Changsheng trained her slowly, after some time, this Thousand Faces Puppet Fox should have no problem crafting Second Rank Puppets.


    Moreover, although the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox needed to embed Spirit Stones to consume Mana, it had a core Puppet Crystal within!


    This Puppet Crystal could absorb nature¡¯s spiritual energy on its own and store Mana.


    So if this puppet was used for menial labor, the maintenance costs would be almost nil!


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Su Rongrong, though behaving like a real person, was ultimately a puppet.


    Lacking genuine human emotion, she could only obey Lu Changsheng¡¯s commands without true feelings.


    Of course, if Lu Changsheng continually trained and taught her, she might become somewhat more human-like.


    After studying the puppet blueprints given by Lu Changsheng, Su Rongrong began to attempt forging a puppet with the materials provided.


    ¡°A puppet of this caliber could already be called a Dao Soldier.¡±


    Lu Changsheng watched Su Rongrong and mused to himself.


    He couldn¡¯t help but look forward to the system drawing a puppet-related Legacy Technique.


    The puppet skills provided by the system were comprehensive, but none were rare or profound.


    Just like the many Talismans he used, they came from the ¡°Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture¡± and not from a Talisman Path inheritance. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Wait, isn¡¯t there already an extant Third-Order Puppet right before my eyes?¡±


    ¡°If I can understand its principles and skills, perhaps I could advance to be a Third-order Puppet Master.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox before him and had a thought.


    Such a puppet held great value for research to a Puppet Master.


    ¡°I, Lu Changsheng, have come this far thanks to my own hard work.¡±


    ¡°Today, I shall use my exceptional wisdom, supreme comprehension, and relentless effort to advance to be a Third-order Puppet Master!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, was emotionally stirred and spoke with inspiration.


    He then began to train the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, studying its underlying principles and craftsmanship,


    hoping to gain some insights from it in order to advance to a Third-order Puppet Master.


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    ¡°Damn it, system, show some spirit and let me see what you¡¯re made of.¡±


    Lu Changsheng cursed as he examined the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox.


    Despite being a Second-tier Top-Level Puppet Master, after studying for so long, he still completely failed to understand the principles of this Third-Order Puppet.


    Especially the Soul Injection aspect, which left him utterly baffled, without a single lead.


    However, it was since he dared not dismantle the puppet for deeper research, merely skimming the surface.


    But it must be said, the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox was truly lifelike!


    Even if he wanted to dismantle it, Lu Changsheng felt rather at a loss on where to begin.


    Immediately after, Lu Changsheng gave up on researching the humanoid figure and went out with his daughter Lu Wangshu to have fun, visiting Xiao Xiyue in the Luoyun Mountain Range.


    ¡­


    Golden Dragon Ridge, Jin Family.


    ¡°Lu Qingshan, disciple of Tianyuan True Immortal from Yu Country¡¯s Jinyang Sect, Nascent Soul Seed of Jinyang Sect, son of Lu Changsheng from Bihu Lake Mountain, grandson of Lu Yuanding from Qingzhu Mountain!¡±


    The Patriarch of Jin Family looked at the message in his hand, shocked to the core.


    The Jin Family¡¯s members had perished in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm years ago, so they had been monitoring this information closely.


    They wanted to know if there had been any special circumstances in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm back then, to see if other forces were targeting their family.


    Unexpectedly, they stumbled upon such news.


    ¡°Lu Changsheng of Bihu Lake Mountain¡­¡±


    The Patriarch of Jin Family had a grave expression.


    Although in recent years Bihu Lake Mountain had kept a low profile without much activity,


    even the White Tiger Mountain that they took over was left semi-neglected, with only the mining operations being managed and nearly all other matters being nearly abandoned.


    Nevertheless, they kept a close watch on the situation of the Lu Family at all times.


    But they had never imagined that Lu Changsheng had hidden his depths so well.


    That he had such an astonishingly gifted son in Yu Country¡¯s Jinyang Sect!


    If in a few decades or a century the son grew up, their family would be utterly insignificant in comparison.

 Chapter 798: Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, Challenging the Azure Phoenix Immortal! (3)

    ¡°No, we must find a way to take back White Tiger Mountain!¡± the Patriarch of Jin Family said with a grave expression, calculating in his heart.


    White Tiger Mountain was adjacent to Golden Dragon Ridge.


    If this Lu Qingshan became a Nascent Soul Immortal in the future.


    Not to mention a Nascent Soul Immortal, even as a False Core Immortal, his Jin Family would be restless.


    Immediately, the Patriarch of the Jin Family reported the news, hoping that the family would continue to elevate the significance of Bi Lake Mountain!


    And also find a way to take back White Tiger Mountain.


    In his view, White Tiger Mountain could be in the hands of other families, but it absolutely couldn¡¯t be in the hands of the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family!


    ¡­


    Luoyun Mountain Range.


    ¡°Is the Secret Realm about to end?¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile on his face upon hearing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s words.


    ¡°Yes, based on the current progress, if nothing unexpected happens, the Secret Realm will end in as short as half a year, or as long as two or three years,¡± Xiao Xiyue replied, holding her daughter in her arms, her cold and noble visage filled with a gentle hue as she spoke softly.


    ¡°Xi Yue, once the Secret Realm is over, there should be quite a few rewards from Qingyun Sect, right?¡± Lu Changsheng asked.


    He remembered that Xiao Xiyue had been in this Secret Realm for almost ten years.


    ¡°I and my fellow sister have both made no small gains in the Secret Realm;once it ends, the sect will give rewards based on the situation,¡± Xiao Xiyue said as such.


    ¡°Mother, what does it look like inside the Secret Realm?¡± Lu Wangshu asked, frowning her delicate nose with curiosity upon thinking of her mother being in the Secret Realm for so long.


    ¡°If the sect decides to open the Secret Realm to the outside after it ends, Mother will take you to see it,¡± Xiao Xiyue said, affectionately stroking her daughter¡¯s hair.


    ¡°The opening of the Secret Realm, could it be similar to the Purple Shadow Secret Realm?¡± Lu Changsheng raised his brow and inquired.


    ¡°Different from the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, I cannot disclose the specifics for now,¡± Xiao Xiyue replied. ¡°However, if this Secret Realm opens, Changsheng and Wangshu, if you can enter, there will be benefits.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng did not ask further.


    He knew that such matters would definitely not be disclosed by Qingyun Sect.


    The fact that Xiao Xiyue was even able to say this much was already the limit.


    Then the family of three spent time sightseeing in the surrounding area.


    Because Xiao Xiyue was preoccupied with affairs and couldn¡¯t stay away for too long.


    After half a month of sightseeing, they had to return to the Secret Realm.


    Facing this situation, Lu Changsheng naturally did not make it difficult for her.


    After parting ways, he continued to take his daughter sightseeing in other places, even reaching the territory of the Luoxia Sect.


    However, being part of the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, there was not much difference between the territories of Luoxia Sect and Qingyun Sect.


    During their travels, Lu Changsheng heard some startling news.


    A Nascent Soul Immortal named ¡®White Peak¡¯ had gone to Azure Phoenix Immortal City to issue a challenge, confronting the Azure Phoenix Immortal!


    Lu Changsheng had not heard of this White Peak Immortal before.


    Only after making inquiries did he learn that White Peak Immortal had been an independent cultivator in Jiang Country with a rather high reputation a hundred years ago.


    Later, for some unknown reason, he left the Cultivation World of Jiang Country.


    ¡°Why would this White Peak Immortal dare challenge Azure Phoenix Immortal? Is it because of the old rumors that Azure Phoenix Immortal was severely injured?¡± Lu Changsheng was puzzled.


    It was known that as Jiang Kingdom¡¯s Number One Independent Cultivator, the combat power of Azure Phoenix Immortal was unquestionable!


    Why would White Peak Immortal dare to challenge Azure Phoenix Immortal in Azure Phoenix Immortal City!


    But after making inquiries, all Lu Changsheng found out was that White Peak Immortal had enmity with Azure Phoenix Immortal.


    Leaving the Cultivation World of Jiang Country back then had something to do with Azure Phoenix Immortal.


    Specific details about the grudge, the level of combat power, and why he challenged Azure Phoenix Immortal were not available.


    ¡°Alas, the news in such small places is still not well-informed. If I were in Jiuxiao Immortal City, I could easily buy information from ¡®Heaven Knowledge Tower,''¡± Lu Changsheng shook his head, no longer wasting time on gathering news.


    He planned to have Lu Miaoyun or Zhao Qingqing look into this matter for him after he returned home.


    Soon, after a good amount of sightseeing, he took Lu Wangshu back to Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡­


    Four months later.


    Lu Changsheng and his daughter returned to Bi Lake Mountain.


    The father and daughter had been out sightseeing for nearly half a year.


    However, during this trip, Lu Changsheng deeply realized that his dilapidated Spirit Boat was not up to speed.


    He was quite envious of the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family¡¯s Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steed-driven carriage.


    Not only was it impressive, but its speed was also several times that of his Spirit Boat!


    Thinking about when the system would finally get its act together and give him some Magical Treasures for his Spirit Boat.


    Going out on my own like this, I could save quite a bit of time on the journey.


    Upon returning to Bi Yun Peak, Lu Changsheng instructed Lu Wangshu to diligently cultivate in the coming days, then asked Lu Miaoyun if anything had happened at home during this time.


    Lu Miaoyun indicated that nothing of note had occurred at home.


    However, not long ago, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator had expressed a desire to establish a family force and was interested in purchasing White Tiger Mountain, inquiring if the Lu Family was willing to sell.


    ¡°Purchasing White Tiger Mountain?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.


    If one were to establish a family force, White Tiger Mountain was hardly a desirable location.


    It wasn¡¯t that the spirit land was inadequate, but being adjacent to Golden Dragon Ridge, any family wishing to develop peacefully would have no choice but to kowtow to Golden Dragon Ridge.


    ¡°No need to concern ourselves with such matters;our family is gaining more and more Foundation Establishment members.¡±


    ¡°Once Ping¡¯an makes his Foundation Establishment breakthrough, I shall have Yun¡¯er make arrangements to relocate our family workshop to White Tiger Mountain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve discussed this matter with Yun¡¯er.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun was aware of this plan and merely mentioned this incident to Lu Changsheng,


    indicating that the Foundation Establishment Cultivator might have been sent by the Jin Family,


    as spirit land prices are incredibly expensive.


    The Foundation Establishment Cultivator previously belonged to a minor Qi Refinement family;how could he possibly afford to purchase White Tiger Mountain?


    ¡°It¡¯s not outside the realm of possibility, after all, the Jin Family would definitely not be pleased to see White Tiger Mountain remain in our hands.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a chuckle.


    He was aware of the Jin Family¡¯s ill intentions towards his own. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He also knew that the Jin Family was waiting for the right moment, gathering strength.


    Once they had amassed sufficient power, they might take action against his family.


    But he, too, was waiting;when the time was nearly right, he would make Golden Dragon Ridge bear the name Lu.


    After all, given his family¡¯s circumstances, if they did not seize more, his children would have to travel far away to establish branch families in the future.


    ¡°By the way, Yun¡¯er, are you aware of what¡¯s happened in Azure Phoenix Immortal City?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired.


    ¡°Is Husband referring to the challenge issued by White Peak Immortal against Azure Phoenix Immortal?¡±


    Lu Miaoyun responded.


    Previously, Lu Changsheng had instructed her to keep an eye on this news.


    Therefore, she had been consistently attentive to various information within the cultivation world.


    Bi Lake Mountain had Zhao Qingqing and Red Leaf Valley Market as two sources of information and maintained good relations with many families, making their news network quite responsive.


    ¡°Exactly, has there been a result to the matter?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked.


    ¡°Yes, not long ago, Qingqing sent a letter mentioning the affair, stating that Azure Phoenix Immortal accepted the challenge, defeating White Peak Immortal in three moves.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun produced a jade slip and spoke.


    ¡°Three moves?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was taken aback.


    He had originally thought very highly of White Peak Immortal when he heard about the challenge to Azure Phoenix Immortal.


    To lose in three moves?


    Where did this confidence come from to challenge someone at their doorstep!


    ¡°According to Qingqing, the fight was a form of probing, with some power trying to gauge the true strength of Azure Phoenix Immortal and whether he was seriously injured.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun¡¯s voice was soft as she explained.


    ¡°Probing?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brow furrowed, deep in thought.


    The force daring to probe Azure Phoenix Immortal must be no small entity.


    ¡°Yes, but Qingqing doesn¡¯t know the specifics.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve sent someone to Azure Phoenix Immortal City to understand the situation better, but there has been no news yet.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun continued.


    Now that Bi Lake Mountain was considered a power in its own right, it always stayed informed about major events in the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, his mind drifting to the recent incident with the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    It felt as though the cultivation world was outwardly calm but teeming with undercurrents.


    Even top-tier forces like the Beast Taming Xu Family and Azure Phoenix Immortal City constantly faced troubles.


    ¡°Unless one is truly invincible, how could there be no troubles?¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, sighing.


    Even the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm¡¯s hegemon, Heavenly Sword Sect, had to face invasions from other cultivation realms.


    The Azure Phoenix Immortal City, dominated by Azure Phoenix Immortal, was a target many coveted.


    Moreover, considering the recent Beast Taming Xu Family incident, the Xu Family suspected that the Four Great Immortal Sects were targeting them.


    Perhaps, the Four Great Immortal Sects also had some actions to suppress Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    ¡°Cultivate, cultivate!¡±


    Lu Changsheng decided not to worry about these matters.


    After spending some time tenderly with his wife, Lu Miaoyun, he went to Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven and continued to cultivate his Yin Yang Creation Scripture.

 Chapter 799: Minor Qing Spiritual Body, Starlight Plate!

    Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    Inside Changsheng Hall.


    In the simple and elegant cave mansion, filled with a subtle and refined fragrance.


    Ling Zixiao lay on the bed, practicing the Sun Moon Samsara Technique with Lu Changsheng.


    Her body was graceful and full, and except for a pair of gossamer-white stockings on her feet, she was naked, irresistibly enticing.


    As the Sun Moon Samsara Technique circulated, the cave mansion seemed to have a sun and moon circling, casting a gentle glow upon their skins, reflecting off each other, making the scene stunningly beautiful, holy and pure.


    Time passed bit by bit, and as the cultivation technique operated and their positions changed, Ling Zixiao found herself unwittingly by the legs of Lu Miaoge.


    This fairy, whose clear beauty was like that of water, now lay limp and still as water, glancing shyly at Ling Zixiao who was cultivating with Lu Changsheng.


    Were it not for the fact that Lu Changsheng had switched to practicing the Yin Yang Creation Classic, requiring the two of them to help nurture the Yin Yang Energies, she would rarely accompany Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao in dual cultivation.


    It wasn¡¯t for any other reason.


    Alone with Ling Zixiao, she felt somewhat inhibited and uncomfortable.


    Or to put it another way, except for her sister Lu Miaohuan, she felt uncomfortable and shy with all her other sisters at home.


    However, with more than two years of cultivation, she gradually became more comfortable with Ling Zixiao.


    At this moment, Lu Miaoge¡¯s dewy, dreamy eyes caused a stir in Ling Zixiao¡¯s heart as she circulated the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    She bowed her head, watching the pair of snow-white, delicate feet encased in thin stockings before her.


    Her pearly, round feet lay lazily, the arches of her feet the epitome of elegance and softness. Her toes, slender and shapely, were vaguely visible through the gossamer stockings, full of temptation.


    Possessed by some devilish impulse, she opened her red lips and, through the stockings, took her toes into her mouth.


    ¡°Um~¡±


    The feet were Lu Miaoge¡¯s sensitive spot, and she let out a soft cry, attempting to retract them.


    But she was already weak all over from practicing the Tai Yi Life Water Technique with Lu Changsheng not long ago.


    Now, with Ling Zixiao teasing her toes, she could not muster the energy.


    Moreover, she was worried about affecting Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao¡¯s cultivation and did not dare to struggle too hard. She could only bury her head in the sand, pretending not to know.


    In this situation, Ling Zixiao took liberties further, reaching out to hold Lu Miaoge¡¯s other white-stockinged slender foot.


    Her long fingers, like fine onions, caressed the soles and tops of her feet, relishing the smooth and delicate sensation, turning the ethereal fairy shy and bashful, prompting a groan as she tried to draw back her little foot with a bit more force.


    But Ling Zixiao did not let go.


    The stockings made of Spiritual Silkworm Thread felt marvelous in both touch and taste.


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s fragrance, like that of a snow lotus from the heavenly mountains, was also refreshing to the spirit, tempting Ling Zixiao to taste gently, rendering Lu Miaoge¡¯s body taut and powerless.


    ¡°So everyone tastes different, huh¡­¡±


    At this moment, Ling Zixiao¡¯s consciousness was hazy, submerged in the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    She felt that Lu Miaoge¡¯s taste was different from Bai Ling¡¯s, uniquely delightful, no wonder Lu Changsheng enjoyed playing with and savoring it so much.


    Lu Changsheng, at this time, was unaware of what Ling Zixiao was thinking and didn¡¯t care.


    All he felt was that the scene before him accelerated the operation of his cultivation technique, the sun and the moon above his head spinning violently, humming loudly as if about to merge into one.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    After a long time, the sun and moon merged, Yin and Yang converged.


    Afterward!


    Lu Changsheng lay quietly cuddling his two dear wives, thoroughly satisfied.


    With such wives, what more could a man ask?


    Having such wives to assist in the transformation of the ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic,¡± even if it meant forming Golden Core or forming a baby, with every child exceptionally talented, possessing Spiritual Bodies and Taoist Bodies, he would be willing.


    It was a pity Xiao Xiyue was in the Luoyun Mountain Range;otherwise, with her lunar aura to aid him, he felt the effects would be even better.


    ¡­


    Lingcui Cliff.


    ¡°It seems this demon tree seed is ultimately lacking;unless I continuously nurture it with Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew, there might be hope for it to advance to a Third Rank Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the purple tree before him and shook his head.


    Previously, he used two drops of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew on the Auspicious Tree to help Qu Zhenzhen break through to Foundation Establishment.


    Now, gathering new Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew, he thought of his son Lu Ping¡¯an, and Lu Quanzhen who had brought back seeds from the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    However, from experimentation, he could see that this purple tree was not a seed of a Third Rank Spirit Plant.


    Unless he continuously nurtured it with Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew, there might be a chance for the purple tree to grow continuously and advance to a Third Rank tree.


    But even with the Myriad Spirits Bottle, he couldn¡¯t afford to waste it like that.


    ¡°My husband, although this tree is not a Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plant, and cannot be refined into a Life-bound Spiritual Root, I see that this tree has the effect of ¡®turning Turbid Energy into Spiritual Energy¡¯.¡±


    ¡°If planted on Lingcui Cliff, it could greatly benefit the Spirit Veins and Spiritual Energy.¡±


    Next to him stood Lu Miaoyun, dressed in a light blue gown, fresh and pure in appearance, speaking about the purple tree.


    She practiced the Heavenly Longevity Technique, and as a Second Rank Spiritual Plant Master, she roughly observed the characteristics and effects of this purple tree.


    It could absorb the Turbid Energy of the earth veins and exude strands of Spiritual Energy.


    Perhaps one or two trees would not have much effect, but if dozens could be planted, it would significantly influence the Spiritual Energy of Lingcui Cliff.


    ¡°Turning Turbid Energy into Spiritual Energy?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s brows raised.


    He had noticed that the purple tree could diffuse strands of Spiritual Energy, similar to the ornamental Spiritual Plant that Zhao Qingqing had brought before. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But he hadn¡¯t realized it had this effect.


    He immediately used the Origin Spirit Pupillary Art to observe the effect on the earth veins before him.


    Indeed, as Lu Miaoyun had said, the purple tree absorbed the Turbid Energy beneath the earth veins as nourishment, then turned it into Spiritual Energy.


    ¡°Interesting, but it would be difficult to influence the earth veins and upgrade the Spirit Veins with just a few trees;too difficult.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    He had only four seeds in his hands.


    Even if all were planted, they would not have much impact on the Spirit Veins.


    ¡°It¡¯s too bad the Purple Shadow Secret Realm only opens every thirty years, and only Energy Refining Cultivators may enter. Otherwise, we could see the tree demons Ping¡¯an and Quanzhen talked about, and there might be gains to be had.¡±

 Chapter 800: Minor Qing Spiritual Body, Starlight Plate! (2)

    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.


    He planned to wait until the Purple Shadow Secret Realm opened again, to carefully strategize how to explore this mysterious realm.


    ¡­


    Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, more than a year had passed.


    In this past year, Lu Changsheng had only added two children to his family, Li Xingruo and Li Xingyu, both sisters, had successfully conceived his children.


    The child in Zhao Qingqing¡¯s womb was also born.


    It was a boy.


    But this child¡¯s talent was very ordinary, possessing only a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root.


    Faced with this situation, Lu Changsheng sighed slightly.


    But he also understood that with both parents being Foundation Establishment Cultivators and possessing a Spiritual Body, the likelihood of their child¡¯s talent, having a Spiritual Body, was only relatively higher compared to other children.


    It didn¡¯t mean that the child would definitely have exceptional talent.


    Moreover, speaking of which, a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root was already quite decent.


    It was just that to the current Lu Changsheng, only children with Top-Grade Spiritual Roots could slightly move his heart.


    ¡°I wonder when I can get another Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat nostalgic for the effect of the Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir at this moment.


    When Ling Zixiao gave birth to Lu Lingxiao and Lu Linghe, although luck played a large part,


    It also made Lu Changsheng realize the effects of the Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir.


    Thinking that if he could get more of these Heaven and Earth Spiritual Materials for preparation, he and his wife Lu Miaoge would have another child.


    ¡°Husband, Xingruo is about to give birth.¡±


    At this time, Lu Miaoyun came to report a piece of news to Lu Changsheng that Li Xingruo¡¯s child was about to be born.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately went with Lu Miaoyun to visit.


    As soon as they arrived outside the delivery room, a system prompt suddenly echoed in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind, accompanied by a mysterious tremor.


    [Congratulations Host on siring six Spiritual Body offspring, you have earned one lottery chance!]


    ¡°Hmm? Spiritual Body?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was startled upon hearing this, followed by a burst of joy in his heart.


    He had not expected Li Xingruo¡¯s child to actually possess a Spiritual Body.


    ¡°However, this child¡¯s Spiritual Body¡­ seems a bit ordinary.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sensed the vibrations from the Spiritual Body, frowning slightly.


    But he didn¡¯t think too much of it and quickly joined Lu Miaoyun in the delivery room to visit Li Xingruo and the newborn child.


    The child was a girl.


    Her appearance was exquisite, like a porcelain doll.


    Then, Lu Changsheng named the child Lu Qingli.


    After seeing the child, Lu Changsheng told Li Xingruo to rest well, and also told Li Xingyu to rest well.


    Because Li Xingyu was only two months behind Li Xingruo in her pregnancy, now also bearing a large belly.


    ¡°System.¡±


    Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family courtyard, thinking silently.


    The system panel appeared.


    [Name: Lu Changsheng]


    [Status: Lord of Bi Lake Mountain]


    [Cultivation Level: Eighth Layer of Foundation Building]


    [Life Span: 59/288]


    [Spiritual Root: First-Grade Spiritual Root]


    [Constitution: Minor Qing Spiritual Body (Low-grade Spirit Body), Gengjin Body Constitution (Medium-grade Spirit Body), Blood Talisman Spiritual Body (Superior Spirit Body), Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body (Top Level Spiritual Body), Dragon Roar Physique (Top Level Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation Technique: Yin Yang Creation Scripture (Beginner), Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art (Eighth Level), Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture (Second Level), Immortal Beauty Technique, Taiyi Shengshui Jue (Second Level)]


    [Spell: Sword Shadow Dividing Light Technique, Seven Luminaries Sword Qi, Soul Scattering Needle¡­]


    [Items: Lu Family Genealogy, Myriad Spirits Bottle, Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, Evilex Banisher Elixir, Soul Fusion Resurrection Elixir, Endless Guileful Head, Book of Malevolent Curses and Fates, Life-Substituting Talisman, Coagulation Crystal Elixir¡­]


    [Magical Treasures: Fate-Defying Robe, Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp, Oceanic Bead]


    [Skills: Alchemy (Second Rank), Talisman Making (Third Rank), Puppet (Second Rank), Spirit Slaughterer (Second Rank), Wine Brewing (Second Rank), Dragon Seeking (Second Rank), Music Mastery (Third Rank)]


    [Spiritual Pets: Mount Sumeru Tree King, Nine Netherhound, Peach Blossom Gu]


    [Bloodline Effect: Offspring Spiritual Root Rate +30%, Progeny Probability +30%, Spiritual Body Inheritance Rate +1%]


    [Family Members: 605]


    ¡°Minor Qing Spiritual Body.¡±


    Lu Changsheng noted that he had acquired a new Minor Qing Spiritual Body among his constitution.


    He was familiar with this type of Spiritual Body.


    Naturally close to Spiritual Energy.


    For instance, with a Ninth Grade Spiritual Root and possessing the Minor Qing Spiritual Body, the cultivation speed could rival that of a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root.


    And during the process of breakthroughs in cultivation, it could purge the impurities within the body.


    ¡°No wonder I don¡¯t feel any difference with this Spiritual Body.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself quietly.


    Ever since acquiring the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body, he had felt his entire body was transparent and all channels clear, the effects being similar to the Minor Qing Spiritual Body.


    And now, not only did he possess the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body, but also the Dragon Roar Physique and Foundation Establishment Cultivation.


    This Minor Qing Spiritual Body¡¯s effect naturally felt almost non-existent to him.


    ¡°But at the end of the day, it is still a Spiritual Body.¡±


    Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t so disappointed to disdain the Spiritual Body.


    He checked his daughter through the family interface. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Name: Lu Qingli]


    [Life Span: 1/81]


    [Talent: Fifth Grade Spiritual Root, Minor Qing Spiritual Body (Low Grade Spirit Body)]


    [Cultivation Level: None]


    [Talent: Music Mastery (23%)]


    ¡°With a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root and a Minor Qing Spiritual Body, her cultivation speed should be at the level of a High-Quality Spiritual Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, feeling that this level of talent was already quite good.


    As long as she was willing to put in the effort, achieving Foundation Establishment wouldn¡¯t be an issue.


    The Talent, however, left much to be desired.


    Having a Talent in Music Mastery was one thing, but only 23% was quite pitiful.


    It must be noted that both he and the child¡¯s mother, Li Xingruo, had considerable talent in Alchemy.


    Not only did this child have no talent in Alchemy, but her Music Mastery was also lacking.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, one can only say heredity is just too unreliable.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and didn¡¯t pay much attention to this matter.


    After all, Talent is talent, and interest is interest.


    In earlier years, he had planned the growth directions for many of his children.


    But only a part of his children had followed his suggestions and were willing to delve into their talents and potential.


    Most of his children, other than cultivating, still spent their free time on personal interests and hobbies.

 Chapter 801: Minor Qing Spiritual Body, Starlight Plate! (3)

    For instance, the top rebellious seed, Lu Wangshu, is known for having a wide range of interests and hobbies.


    Thinking of this daughter, Lu Changsheng suddenly realized it had been some time since he last paid attention to her cultivation progress, and decided to check on her.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng arrived at Lu Wangshu¡¯s courtyard and saw that his daughter was actually leaning over her desk, earnestly writing something, a look of surprise on his face.


    When he approached and saw what his daughter was writing, he was stunned.


    ¡°Miss Qin, today while I was practicing my boxing, a strange coconut suddenly hit my head. What kind of strange coconut could it be, the nights when I think of you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the contents his daughter had written, was completely dumbfounded, with a look of sheer bewilderment.


    What the hell is this?


    Is this something a person could write?


    He felt goosebumps all over his body.


    ¡°Lu Wangshu, what the hell is this that you¡¯re writing?¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately asked with a frown.


    ¡°Dad, didn¡¯t you say to help my brother send a letter to the Heavenly Sword Sect? I wrote a letter before, but my sister-in-law didn¡¯t respond. I think it¡¯s time to stop being so subtle and to be more direct.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, given my brother¡¯s emotional intelligence, it¡¯s likely he can¡¯t say anything too flowery, so it¡¯s better to be straightforward.¡±


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s pink lips pursed as she picked up the brush with a listless look.


    Although she was at the prime age of beauty and youth, she had no understanding of romance and love.


    Not to mention she had to imitate the tone of her brother¡¯s dull personality in writing this letter, which was no small feat.


    ¡°You even know your brother can¡¯t say things like that.¡±


    Lu Changsheng tapped on his daughter¡¯s head with annoyance.


    He then pondered for a moment and said, ¡°Go and chat with your brother, ask him about his past travels.¡±


    ¡°Just ask him if he encountered anything interesting or fun on his journey.¡±


    ¡°He has adopted a Ghost Slave named An, right? You could easily write about it in the letter, expressing how pitiful and well-behaved this little An is, and suggest that she could meet him¡­¡±


    ¡°Also, when you finish writing the letter, you might want to put a few petals or leaves in each one, indicating that these are seen while traveling, expressing certain meanings, longing¡­¡±


    ¡°When writing a letter, think more carefully and learn more about this Miss Qin¡¯s personality and the matters between them from your brother.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke with earnest, instructing his daughter.


    ¡°Dad, is this how you deceived mom back in the day?¡±


    Lu Wangshu was stunned and said.


    Lu Changsheng: ¡°???¡±


    ¡°Have some respect, your mother and I were a match of talent and beauty, mutually in love.¡±


    Lu Changsheng tapped his daughter¡¯s forehead and said, ¡°You can ask your brother later, he might be unwilling, but he¡¯ll still tell you if you ask.¡±


    When it came to understanding his son¡¯s personality, he knew him like the back of his hand.


    ¡°Dad, why don¡¯t you go and talk to my brother yourself?¡±


    Lu Wangshu pouted.


    ¡°Just do as I say, why so many questions?¡±


    Lu Changsheng said so.


    Although this father was very casual on normal days and didn¡¯t carry much authority in front of his children,


    In his opinion, this matter seriously undermined his image of being wise and majestic, so it was still up to his daughter to handle it.


    ¡°Alright, Dad, stop knocking on my head all the time!¡±


    Lu Wangshu protested.


    ¡­


    ¡°System, draw a lottery!¡±


    After urging his daughter, Lu Changsheng came to the top of Bi Yun Peak, gazing at the vast Bi Shui Lake, he took a deep breath and silently thought to himself.


    A pale red roulette wheel appeared, starting to spin with golden light.


    After a few breaths, the golden light settled on the ¡®Magical Treasures¡¯ category.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Magical Treasure: Starlight Plate!]


    [The prize has been delivered to the System Space, the host may check at any time]


    A compass, glittering with starlight, emerged from the roulette wheel, accompanied by a system notification sound.


    ¡°Magical Treasure, Starlight Plate?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow at this reward.


    Unable to deduce the effect of the Magic Artifact from its name,


    He focused his mental spirit, looking towards the System Space.


    [Magic Artifact: Starlight Plate]


    [Grade: Lower Grade Magical Treasure]


    [Description: Forged from Nine Heavens Star Sand and Thousand-Year Fine Iron, it can transform into stars and enter the Nine Heavens Gang Wind for speed enhancement, serving as a top-notch travel Magic Artifact. It can also harness starlight to shroud oneself for evasion from pursuit, and can use the starlight to illuminate and break through barriers]


    ¡°Hmm? Is this a flying Magic Artifact?¡±


    Lu Changsheng examined the introduction of the Starlight Plate, his eyebrows lightly raised, his face showing pleasure.


    He had been thinking of drawing a travel Magic Artifact.


    This would make his future outings much more efficient and convenient.


    Unexpectedly, he had drawn one so quickly.


    Although it was just a Lower Grade Magical Treasure, it was more practical given his current cultivation level.


    Like the Fate-Defying Robe he had received before, which was a Superior Quality Treasure,


    But in his hands, it only had basic effects, and he couldn¡¯t fully exhibit the powers of the robe.


    ¡°Retrieve!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately extracted the Starlight Plate from the system to see its specific effects.


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    Instantly, a compass the size of a palm brimming with stars, akin to a miniature star chart, appeared in front of Lu Changsheng.


    The compass was brilliant with starlight, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.


    Just like the system explanation, this Starlight Plate was indeed a travel Magic Artifact.


    In addition to flying, it also had defensive, concealing, and barrier-breaking abilities.


    It could consume mana to form a sky full of stars to envelop oneself and be used for defense, concealment, and barrier breaking.


    However, these three effects could be considered average in power and could not fully be relied upon as a defensive Magic Artifact.


    At most, they could be used to resist the Nine Heavens Gang Wind or sudden attacks while traveling.


    If used at night, this Starlight Plate could also draw upon the stars in the sky, reducing consumption and increasing speed. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Not bad, with this Starlight Plate, my current needs for a travel Magic Artifact are met.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Starlight Plate in front of him, a faint smile on his face.


    Then, he entered Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven and went to his Cave Mansion to begin refining the Magic Artifact.


    With a Magic Artifact like this Lower Grade Magical Treasure, he could slowly nurture it within his body with mana, enhancing its power and further aligning it with himself.

 Chapter 802: Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus

    Chapter 1005: Chapter 359: Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus! Suppressing Core Formation!


    Chapter 1005 -359: Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus! Suppressing Core Formation!


    Luoyun Mountain Range.


    The entire mountain range stretched out like an Azure Dragon coiled up, majestic and continuous, with rising and falling peaks, vast and magnificent.


    At this moment, within the mountain range, light and shadow flickered, and roars resounded, numerous Demon Beasts shrieked and howled, trees shuddered, and leaves rustled.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    A piece of the mountainside collapsed, a hurricane swept across in all directions, and sand and dust flew about.


    ¡°Ga ga ga


    Countless black mist crows surged from the collapsed mountainside into the sky, forming a dark river that blotted out the sun, accompanied by the piercing caws.


    ¡°Black Crow Old Demon, hand over the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus, or you won¡¯t be able to escape!¡±


    Sword Qi tore through the void, like a celestial river pouring down from the heavens, slashing through the black mist and severing the dark river.


    A stunningly beautiful woman, about twenty-five or twenty-six, with a delicate and three-dimensional face and a frosty, heroic gaze, appeared, clad in a white tight-fitting garment, brandishing a deep blue Magical Sword in her hand.


    Her Magical Sword glimmered with dazzling brilliance, Sword Qi pouring down like a silver river from the nine heavens, like tides, like rain, containing peerless killing intent, sealing heaven and earth.


    ¡°You little girl, you think you can stop this True Immortal?¡±


    A sharp and grating, irritatingly layered, old voice emanated from within the black mist crows.


    In the midst of the caws, countless mist crows swirled together, coalescing into a gigantic black crow several zhang in size.


    ¡°Ga!!!¡±


    The sharp beak of the black giant crow shone deadly, its wings outstretched, exuding an ominous aura of death, as it fiercely pierced through the void, charging toward Chu Qingyi.


    ¡°Chi!!!¡±


    The mist crow broke through the Sword Qi, filling the void with incessant shrill screeches. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Boom boom boom!!!¡±


    Following that, the sword light collided with the black giant crow, and a series of dull sounds echoed between heaven and earth.


    A towering peak collapsed under the onslaught of the two, turning into ruins. The terrifying aftermath of their Mana rippled in layers, raging wildly like a dam breach, wrecking everything in its path with relentless destruction.


    Large feathers fluttered down, and numerous fist-sized black crows tumbled from midair, transforming into mist and dissipating.


    But the remaining mist crows swept through like a tornado, engulfing the surrounding area.


    Where the black mist crows swept through, countless trees withered, birds and beasts¡¯ flesh shriveled, leaving only skeletons, resembling a land of silent death.


    ¡°Sword Light Universe!¡±


    Chu Qingyi¡¯s expression was cold and aloof. The Magical Sword in her hand shimmered, radiantly dazzling, gleaming brilliantly, countless blue Sword Qi skyrocketed, flooding the sky dome, spawning myriad forms, and charging towards the black mist crows rolling forth.


    She had devoted so much Mental Spirit and effort to this Secret Realm. Now, before the treasured lotus had matured, it was plucked and taken away, igniting her murderous intent.


    ¡°Chi chi chi


    The sword light was unmatched in sharpness, piercing through the sky dome, slicing through the clouds. Wherever it passed, a cacophony of crows shrieked, and gruesome black mists blew up before being shredded by the Sword Qi.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    The face of Black Crow True Immortal turned sour;he had not expected that someone who had achieved the Core Formation breakthrough just a few years ago could possess such terrifying strength.


    However, his reluctance to fight Chu Qingyi was not because he was truly afraid of a junior who had only recently advanced in Core Formation.


    Instead, he was wary of the Nascent Soul Immortals from Qingyun Sect arriving.


    After all, he had already expended considerable energy trying to break through the layers of Formations in the Secret Realm, delaying much time.


    Now there were surely Nascent Soul Immortals from Qingyun Sect heading this way.


    ¡°Enough!¡±


    After weighing his options, he decided to shake off Chu Qingyi as soon as possible.


    ¡°Mist Crow Blood Escape Technique!¡±


    Black Crow True Immortal formed a Gesture Incantation with both hands, his Nascent Soul Magical Power boiling within him;his Essence Blood and Life Span igniting, the numerous black mist crows around him gradually took on a bloody hue, propelling him forward as he shot out, thinking to disappear into the horizon.


    ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going!¡±


    Chu Qingyi, upon seeing this, had sword light swirling around her, her entire being like a resplendent streak of sword light, relentlessly pursuing Black Crow True Immortal.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    Faced with the oncoming Sword Qi tearing through the air, Black Crow True Immortal had no choice but to keep warding off the attacks, unable to shake off Chu Qingyi¡¯s pursuit.


    ¡°Boom boom boom!¡±


    The two constantly clashed, fighting from midair to within the mountains, with such formidable might that mountains collapsed and dust billowed.


    Just then, a profound voice echoed through the heavens and earth.


    ¡°Black Crow True Immortal, since you are here, stay.¡±


    ¡°Why rush to leave now?¡±


    Amidst the Nine Heavens Gang Wind, a tree trunk tens of zhang in length descended from the sky, bearing immense Spiritual Pressure.


    Atop it stood an elder with youthful features despite his white hair, dressed in a simple grey robe, radiating solemn dignity.


    He rode the giant trunk from the sky, its force overwhelming like a celestial pillar piercing through the sky dome, striking with a power that could sink the earth, awe-inspiringly immense.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    Black Crow True Immortal watched the scene, a twitch in the corner of his eye, a bad feeling welling up within him. He hadn¡¯t expected the Nascent Soul Immortals from Qingyun Sect to arrive so swiftly.


    Moreover, it was a Late Stage Core Formation Great Cultivator, a Supreme Elder from Qingyun Sect!


    He did not dare to hesitate, knowing that if he didn¡¯t pay a price, he might not be able to escape.


    ¡°Mist Crow Dismemberment Technique!¡±


    Black Crow True Immortal let out a heaven-shaking howl, his body bursting with dark light like an erupting ghostly sun, the scattered crows cawing loudly, dispersing into countless black lights shooting in all directions.


    ¡°Trying to escape!¡±


    Chu Qingyi and the grey-robed elder acted simultaneously, their massive Mana sealed heaven and earth, their sword light and the giant wood striking the sky dome and earth, annihilating the countless mist crows.


    ¡°Ga ga ga


    The constant cawing filled the air, countless mists roiling like boiling water evaporating, gathering and dispersing.


    ¡°Damn, it seems I have to bleed heavily today, or I¡¯ll have to settle here!¡±


    ¡°But obtaining the ¡®Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus¡¯ is worth it!¡±


    Black Crow True Immortal¡¯s eyes flickered with ruthless determination, pulling out a purple-red pill from his chest and tossing it towards the grey-robed elder.


    ¡°Boom!!!¡±


    A thunderous roar resounded through heaven and earth, solidifying into a mushroom-shaped mass of purple lightning, causing the temperature in the area to soar suddenly, searing and violent, blasting open fissures that sealed the heavens and earth.

 Chapter 803: Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus

    Chapter 1006: Chapter 359: Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus! Suppressing Core Formation!_2


    Chapter 1006 -359: Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus! Suppressing Core Formation!_2


    He then crushed the two jade talismans in his hand.


    ¡°Shua shua shua


    Countless black fogs turned into crows, shooting off in all directions, with one talisman enveloping a black crow as it tore through the void.


    ¡°Lightning Bead, Shadow Transformation Talisman, Teleportation Talisman!¡±


    The grey-robed elder looked at the dispersing Black Crow True Immortal, his expression growing ugly. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He turned to Chu Qingyi and asked, ¡°Qingyi, what¡¯s the situation with the Tianyuan Secret Realm?¡±


    ¡°Supreme Elder, this Black Crow Old Demon infiltrated the Secret Realm at some point and took the opportunity to pluck the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus.¡±


    Chu Qingyi gently pursed her red lips as she spoke.


    ¡°What, the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus was taken!?¡±


    Hearing this, the gray-robed elder¡¯s face became extremely unsightly.


    According to their exploration, the Secret Realm in the Luoyun Mountain Range was a site from 8,000 years ago, left behind by the legendary Great Cultivator, the Tianyuan True Monarch.


    Besides many heavenly and earthly treasures within, there was a rare spirit plant known as the ¡®Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus,¡¯


    This lotus¡¯s effect was similar to the Spiritual Origin Pearl, capable of providing a continuous supply of rich Spiritual Energy, making it very suitable for planting within a cave mansion.


    And when the Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus grew to a certain extent, it could possibly advance to become the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus!


    The Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus not only far exceeded the Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus in effect, akin to a Spiritual Spring, but it could also be used to refine treasures of the void, serving as a Second Dantian!


    Back in the day, the Tianyuan True Monarch¡¯s name was known far and wide, dominating the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, precisely because he used a Fourth Rank Tianyuan Lotus as his Second Dantian, granting him Mana far superior to other Nascent Soul True Lords!


    Although this Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus was only Third Rank and far from comparable to the Tianyuan True Monarch¡¯s Tianyuan Lotus, it was still an incredible treasure for Nascent Soul Immortals!


    Yet now, such a treasure was taken by someone.


    ¡°You hurry back and guard the Secret Realm, ensure that there¡¯s no further accident. This demon is already seriously injured and absolutely cannot escape from Jiang Country so quickly.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going to ask Bu Suanzi to divine the whereabouts of this Black Crow Old Demon!¡±


    The grey-robed elder said with a heavy voice.


    He did not blame Chu Qingyi for failing to defend.


    After all, no one would want such an incident to occur;their main task now was to retrieve the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus as soon as possible!


    ¡­


    White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°Big brother, Brother Qingsong, I¡¯m going back.¡±


    Lu Wangshu spoke out and opened the Spiritual Pet Bag, revealing a Green Jade Luan Bird, full of Immortal aura, before her eyes.


    Then, with a light tap of her toes, she gracefully landed on the Luan Bird, her figure charming and captivating as she waved goodbye to her two brothers.


    ¡°Wangshu, be careful on your way.¡±


    ¡°You can come over to play anytime.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Qingsong said to their sister.


    ¡°I know.¡±


    Lu Wangshu replied cheerfully, patted the Green Jade Luan Bird, and urged it to flap its wings, taking off into the air, heading in the direction of Bi Lake Mountain.


    This Green Jade Luan Bird had only recently advanced to the First Stage Middle Phase, so its flight speed was not very fast.


    However, the mounts for flying at Bi Lake Mountain were all purchased from Hundred Birds Lake, primarily chosen for speed and feeding costs, with generally average appearances.


    That is why Lu Wangshu did not fancy the Iron Feather Eagles from her home and instead used the Green Jade Luan Bird for travel.


    ¡°La la la.¡±


    Lu Wangshu, dressed in a pale pink gown, with bright, expressive eyes, sat cross-legged on the Luan Bird and pulled out a Jade Slip somewhat listlessly.


    Her trip to White Tiger Mountain had been not only to get some fresh air but mainly to chat with her big brother about his early travels and Miss Qin¡¯s affairs.


    Just as her father had said, she had only to ask her big brother, who might be reluctant in his heart, but as long as she acted spoiled and showed curiosity, he would still tell her the truth.


    Lu Wangshu thought for a bit and began to record content on the Jade Slip with her spiritual sense.


    ¡°Miss Qin, as I write this letter, I just happened to be passing Guangling County, and I couldn¡¯t help but remember the time when we first met


    ¡°Last year at this door, a human face and peach blossoms reflected each other in red. Not knowing where the human face is now, the peach blossoms still smile in the spring breeze. (Strike that;Big Brother doesn¡¯t have that culture.)¡±


    ¡°I revisited the old place and heard from the villagers that another giant python demon has appeared in these mountains.¡±


    ¡°I went into the mountains to investigate and killed the python;it turns out this mountain held a treasure, which likely turned the former White Tiger Demon and this python into demons by consuming it. I sold this mountain treasure to the Loose Cultivator base at Cangya Mountain and obtained seventy-eight Spirit Stones


    ¡°Oh, and on this trip home, there¡¯s a new sister in the family;her name is Wangshu (strike that) Mingyue, true to her name, she is like the bright moon in the sky, not only incredibly beautiful but also clever and intelligent¡­ lively and lovely, innocent and joyful, understanding. I¡¯ll introduce you to her;you¡¯ll definitely like her.¡±


    ¡°If you have any troubles, or matters, and would like to get to know her, you can write back to me, and she will surely be able to solve your problems.¡±


    Lu Wangshu recorded the content of her intended letter on the Jade Slip.


    ¡°Shriek!¡±


    Just then, the Green Jade Luan Bird she was sitting on suddenly let out a sharp cry and became unstable.


    ¡°Ah, what¡¯s wrong, Little Qing?¡±


    Lu Wangshu suddenly came out of her reverie, summoning several talismans in her hand and asking the Green Jade Luan Bird.


    However, before she could finish speaking, she felt something was wrong and saw that a pale, gaunt old man in a black robe had appeared before her at some point.


    The old man was watching her as if she were prey.


    ¡°Indeed¡­ the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body?¡±


    ¡°It seems my luck is really looking up on this trip to Jiang Country, not only getting the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus but also encountering a Blood Talisman Spiritual Body!¡±


    ¡°Pity, under the current circumstances, I cannot take this Blood Talisman Spiritual Body back for cultivation.¡±


    ¡°However, the Origin Source of this Blood Talisman Spiritual Body can be used to nurture the Talisman, which will increase my chances of escaping Jiang Country.¡±

 Chapter 804: Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus

    Chapter 1007: Chapter 359: Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus! Suppressing Core Formation!_3


    Chapter 1007 -359: Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus! Suppressing Core Formation!_3


    The elder in the black robe had black pupils and was staring intently at Lu Wangshu, his eyes filled with greedy fervor.


    Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, a high-grade Spirit Body of the Talisman Path.


    Possessing such a Spiritual Body not only granted innate talent on the Talisman Path but also allowed the consumption of Essence Blood to enhance the chances of Talisman Making and to burn Essence Blood and Life Span to use the blood to nourish and upgrade the grade of Talismans.


    If willing to kill the goose that laid the golden eggs, one could directly use its Spirit Body Origin to nurture Talismans.


    Even a Blood Talisman Spiritual Body of the Qi Refinement Realm was enough to have a certain effect on Third Rank Talismans.


    He was currently in the midst of an escape, and if he could use the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body before him to nurture several Third Rank Spirit Talismans, he would have a better chance of escaping the chase.


    ¡°Run!¡±


    Lu Wangshu sensed something was off, danger, from the man¡¯s gaze.


    Moreover, the fact that the other party could fly indicated he was at least a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and she was no match for him.


    She immediately took out a stack of Talismans and activated them, throwing them towards the black-robed elder in front of her, then activated a Second Rank Teleportation Talisman in an attempt to flee.


    ¡°The girl has got some tricks, but dreaming of escaping is just that, a dream.¡±


    The Black Crow True Immortal sneered with his pale and gaunt face, reaching out with a large hand as rolling black fog swiftly immobilized Lu Wangshu, making her unable to move.


    ¡°It¡¯s over, it¡¯s over, Dad, save me!¡±


    Lu Wangshu realized she had encountered a terrible villain.


    This elder was likely more than just a simple Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    She immediately activated the Substitute Talisman in her Sea of Consciousness and also activated the mother-and-child talisman, calling for help from her father.


    Due to the past incident with Lu Ruyi, Lu Changsheng had instructed them to use Talismans at the first sign of danger to their lives, without any hesitation.


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    The Substitute Talisman burst into flames, wrapping Lu Wangshu in a mysterious force and forming a Substitute Puppet, which broke free from the Black Crow True Immortal¡¯s restraint and teleported to escape.


    But in that instant, the Black Crow True Immortal sensed something was amiss. The Core Formation within him surged, and a giant black fog crow appeared in the sky, directly intercepting and swallowing Lu Wangshu as she tried to teleport away.


    ¡°Is this a Third Rank Talisman? How does a little Qi Refinement girl possess such a rare Talisman!?¡±


    ¡°Could this girl be the direct descendant of a Nascent Soul Immortal from Qingyun Sect?¡±


    The Black Crow True Immortal, looking at Lu Wangshu inside the black fog crow, felt a surge of doubt and suspicion.


    His current location was near Qingyun Sect, so he speculated that Lu Wangshu might be from the Sect.


    However, he did not pay much attention to whether Lu Wangshu was a disciple or offspring of a Nascent Soul Immortal from Qingyun Sect.


    He was currently facing pursuit from Qingyun Sect and did not mind adding this little girl to his troubles.


    ¡°Swoosh!¡±


    The Black Crow True Immortal flew away quickly with Lu Wangshu, intending to find a quiet place to use the girl¡¯s Spirit Body Origin for nurturing Talismans.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Changsheng Hall.


    Lu Changsheng toyed with the Starlight Plate in his hands, his Mental Spirit stirred.


    Immediately, the Starlight Plate transformed into a beam of light, entering his body, traveling along his meridians to his Qi Ocean Core, where it calmly revolved around the Profound Origin Bead.


    ¡°It seems that it¡¯s necessary to break through Core Formation and use the Qi of the pill to nourish and enhance the power of Magical Treasures continuously.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw his Mana wash over the Artifact without any nurturing effect.


    He knew that during the Foundation Establishment Stage, one could only nurture a Life-bound Spiritual Artifact.


    Only by breaking through Core Formation could the Qi of the pill nourish and increase the power of Magical Treasures.


    This was also why, as Nascent Soul Immortals grew older, their physical condition might decline, but their Magical Treasures were generally very powerful.


    ¡°Hmm!?¡±


    Right then, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat, a mysterious connection tingled within him.


    He knew it meant his Life-Substitute Talisman had been used.


    This sensation had appeared twice over the years since the initial events with Li Feiyu and Lu Ruyi.


    But when his children were traveling far away, he could not pinpoint their exact location in the face of such danger, relying on the family tree to know whether they were alive or not.


    However, this Substitute Talisman he now felt was not very far from his domain at Bi Lake Mountain.


    At the same time, Lu Changsheng felt something in his heart, and a Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman appeared in his hand.


    ¡°Wangshu is in danger!¡±


    Seeing the Sensing Talisman, Lu Changsheng¡¯s face turned dark and grim.


    This Sensing Talisman was a Third Rank Talisman, and even he didn¡¯t have many of them.


    Only to Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, Xiao Xiyue, Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Wangshu, Lu Yun, and Lu Yuanding had he given a few.


    If they encountered an urgent situation, they could transmit a message through this Sensing Talisman, and as long as he was not outside the Qingyun Region Boundary, he could generally receive the signal.


    From the just-used Substitute Talisman and this Sensing Talisman from his daughter, Lu Changsheng immediately knew that his daughter Lu Wangshu was in danger.


    And it was not a common danger!


    Lu Wangshu not only had a Substitute Talisman but also a Second Rank Puppet, a Second Rank Defense Talisman, and escape Talismans he had given her.


    She would not be in danger against an average Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    Without another thought, Lu Changsheng immediately exited the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


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    Lu Miaoge noticed Lu Changsheng¡¯s anxious expression and asked.


    ¡°Wangshu is in danger;I need to go out.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied.


    As he spoke, he took out a Blood Tracking Talisman, applying his and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s blood to it.


    After the incident with Lu Ruyi, he kept a few Blood Tracking Talismans in his Storage Ring, and all his daughters who traveled had a sample of their mother¡¯s blood with them in case of need.


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    The Blood Tracking Talisman immediately pointed in a direction.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    Lu Changsheng became a beam of Escape Light and shot out, leaving Bi Lake Mountain.


    Just past Bi Lake Mountain, the Starlight Plate appeared beneath his feet, enveloping him as if he were a meteor, slashing across the sky, vanishing from sight.

 Chapter 805: Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus

    Chapter 1008: Chapter 359: Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus! Suppressing Core Formation!_4


    Chapter 1008 -359: Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus! Suppressing Core Formation!_4


    ¡­


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    ¡°Dad said that life-saving talismans could help escape from any cultivator below a Nascent Soul Immortal, but my talisman was activated and I still didn¡¯t escape, could this old man be a Nascent Soul Immortal?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s over, it¡¯s all over, if Dad receives my sensing talisman and comes over, what if he can¡¯t beat him? This time, I¡¯ve really screwed Dad over!¡±


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s heart was in turmoil as she wondered what to do.


    She looked at Black Crow True Immortal with a forced smile on her face and said sweetly, ¡°Grandpa, I don¡¯t know why you¡¯ve captured me, but if there¡¯s something you need, just tell me.¡±


    The complexion of Black Crow True Immortal was dark and pale;he ignored Lu Wangshu and, after setting up the cave¡¯s formation, began to prepare the blood sacrifice ritual.


    ¡°Grandpa, if it¡¯s wealth you¡¯re seeking, my dad is very rich. You must have seen the talisman I just used;my dad gave it to me. We have even more advanced talismans at home.¡±


    ¡°If you need anything, I can ask my dad to bring it.¡±


    Lu Wangshu continued to speak, hoping to send a message to keep her father from coming.


    This wretch was a Nascent Soul Immortal;should he come, she would indeed be betraying her father.


    ¡°Heh.¡±


    Black Crow True Immortal let out a disdainful snort.


    He had already identified Lu Wangshu as a direct disciple, a daughter of someone from the Nascent Soul level of Qingyun Sect.


    If it weren¡¯t for the matter of the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus, he wouldn¡¯t mind abducting this young girl and attempting extortion against her family.


    After all, it was quite unexpected for a mere Energy Refining Cultivator to possess Second Rank and Third Rank talismans.


    If he had paid a visit, he might have gained quite a lot from them.


    But having just stolen the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus from the Qingyun Sect, he was in a weakened state.


    Even if this young girl was of a Blood Talisman spiritual body and a daughter of a Nascent Soul, the Qingyun Sect would not let him leave the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm unscathed just to save this little girl.


    ¡°It¡¯s over, he¡¯s not coming for me, is he?¡±


    Lu Wangshu watched as Black Crow True Immortal remained unphased, and she grew more anxious.


    She never thought she¡¯d be so unlucky to encounter such an event on a rare excursion outside.


    When her parents told her about the dangers of the Cultivation World, she thought they were exaggerating.


    With so many talismans on her, she believed there would be no danger.


    ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m serious;my dad really dotes on me. He can afford any price.¡±


    ¡°Not just advanced talismans, but also advanced elixir medicines, magical treasures;my dad has all of these.¡±


    Lu Wangshu kept speaking, hoping to persuade Black Crow True Immortal in front of her.


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    As a Nascent Soul Immortal, how could Black Crow True Immortal not see through Lu Wangshu¡¯s little scheme?


    Her attempts to sweet-talk were clearly to call for help, and he was not about to be fooled.


    With a mere raise of his hand, his mana flowed, silencing Lu Wangshu, and she found herself immobilized.


    Then, under Lu Wangshu¡¯s gaze, Black Crow True Immortal set up an altar and placed three spirit talismans in front of it.


    ¡°Rise!¡±


    Black Crow True Immortal, his face gaunt and shadowy, made a gesture incantation toward Lu Wangshu.


    Suddenly, little flags around the altar fluttered noisily as rolling black mist, like crows and serpents, surged towards Lu Wangshu, intent on entering her body and activating the origin of her Blood Talisman spiritual body.


    Faced with this rolling black mist, Lu Wangshu felt a sense of despair.


    Knowing full well that with her strength, she had no chance of fighting back against the elder before her.


    She also hoped that by dying sooner, perhaps her dad wouldn¡¯t come, right?


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh


    Dark fog rolled in, engulfing Lu Wangshu¡¯s entire body, quickening the flow of blood in her veins, while her vision progressively blurred.


    ¡°Am I going to die like this, I¡¯m not ready, Father


    Lu Wangshu felt an intense heat throughout her body, her consciousness growing fuzzier, a blood-colored spiritual pattern within her Qi Ocean Core faintly visible.


    She had no idea how much time had passed, but just as her sight was about to be completely enveloped in darkness and her consciousness on the verge of collapse, a thunderous noise suddenly erupted between heaven and earth.


    A divinely dazzling light appeared, tearing through the darkness before her.


    What followed was an endless blaze, as if sweeping over from the void, forming a fiery purple-red flood dragon that roared ferociously, its might both terrifying and awe-inspiring.


    The black fog within the cavern vaporized under the dragon flame.


    ¡°Old fool, dare to lay a hand on my daughter, are you tired of living!¡±


    A man emerged from within the sea of fire, his visage handsome, build tall and slender, as he looked at Black Crow True Immortal with a cold voice.


    He wore a mystic robe of luxurious quality, with a splendid divine light flowing and entwining across his chest, covering his figure with a nine-colored halo, rendering his lofty stature even more sacred and grand.


    Resting upon his right shoulder was a head, black and rigid, with pitch-black, ink-like eyes devoid of whites, hair unkempt and fearsome to behold.


    This head stared directly at Black Crow True Immortal, its two eyes like whirlpooling black holes, enticing the mental spirit, intimidating the soul, its hair writhing wildly, emanating an eerily dark and dreadful aura.


    A layer of pitch-dark light, accompanied by wisps of black fog, madly spread from the center, turning the surrounding world into a howling netherwind, akin to Netherworld Hell.


    As the Ghost Domain emerged, a gigantic figure appeared, muscular and with imposing bull horns, resembling a small mountain, exuding an indescribable pressure.


    At this moment, within Black Crow True Immortal¡¯s field of vision, was a woman with a pale and eerily beautiful demeanor, wearing a black, luxurious dress, her feet as white as lotus, each ankle adorned with a golden ring.


    ¡°Holy Daughter.¡±


    Black Crow True Immortal subconsciously forced a smile as he bowed respectfully.


    ¡°Not good! This is an illusion!¡±


    But in an instant, he felt something was amiss, as cawing filled his ears, he quickly bit the tip of his tongue and circulated his cultivation technique and divine sense.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The illusion before his eyes shattered abruptly.


    But no sooner had he wrestled free from the illusion, he saw, in reality, two abyssal eyes staring him down, making his body stiffen, his legs felt as though submerged in a quagmire.


    A massive figure with the head of a bull and the body of a human, as well as a young man with a handsome face and a sacred, majestic stature, came at him, their fists like wild dragons leaving their lair, stirring up boundless corpse qi and a purple-red flood dragon.


    ¡°Ah!!!¡±


    Black Crow True Immortal screamed as his body instantly exploded under the force of the two fists, torn to pieces.


    However, the body that had just burst apart instantly turned into rolling blood mist and black fog, combining with the True Elixir to form a black crow, attempting to flee.


    But at that moment, the fearsome Endless Guileful Head suddenly split its mouth wide in a fierce grin and with a single gulp, a yin wind blew through, swallowing the black crow whole.


    ¡°Hmph, cur, dying like this is too easy for you.¡±


    Lu Zhang stood in his mystic robe, his stature upright, his demeanor icy.


    ¡°Master.¡±


    At this time, a silver-haired, alluring woman holding the unconscious Lu Wangshu approached Lu Zhang¡¯s side.


    ¡°Hm.¡±


    Lu Zhang took Black Crow True Immortal¡¯s storage ring, the Thunder Gang Dragon Flame incinerating every remnant breath around them, then gently and tenderly scooped up his daughter, gathered up the Endless Guileful Head and the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, and pulled out a Teleportation Talisman, instantly activating it.


    Once they reappeared dozens of miles away, Lu Zhang stood upon a Starlight Plate, transforming into a trail of starlight, soaring upwards into the sky, and swiftly departed into the Nine Heavens Gang Wind.


    The Thousand Faces Puppet Fox had sensed something off about this Nascent Soul Immortal just moments ago.


    Not only was he a Demonic Path Cultivator, but also severely wounded and weak, likely facing pursuit from other Core Formation cultivators, hence his resorting to using his daughter¡¯s talismans.


    Regardless, this Devil Path True Person was certainly problematic, involved in something, and Lu Zhang knew he must not get entangled in this matter.

 Chapter 806: The Nine Heavenly Winds Divination

    Chapter 1009: Chapter 360: The Nine Heavenly Winds, Divination and Calculation!


    Chapter 1009 -360: The Nine Heavenly Winds, Divination and Calculation!


    Lu Changsheng cradled his daughter, Lu Wangshu, stepping on the Starlight Plate with streams of dazzling starlight flowing around them, shooting towards the high sky like a meteor entering the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer.


    ¡°Hoo hoo hoo


    The Heavenly Winds howled from all sides like the wails of ghosts or the cries of wolves, pummeling him like torrential rain on banana leaves.


    Looking around, one could even see tornado-like wind pillars, as if they were sentient, floating in the clouds, seemingly about to devour and crush everything.


    This was Gang Wind!


    The higher he flew, the fiercer the Gang Wind became, resembling the force of wind-based Technique and Magical Powers!


    ¡°No wonder only Nascent Soul Immortals are capable of roaming amidst the Nine Heavens Gang Wind.¡±


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the violent currents and muttered with emotion.


    The Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer was the flying domain of High-Rank Cultivators.


    Ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators without Magical Treasures for protection would likely be torn limb from limb upon entering the Gang Wind Layer, leaving no bone or trace behind.


    Even as a Quasi-Third Order Body Refiner, Lu Changsheng wouldn¡¯t be comfortable in this Gang Wind Layer without the protection of the Starlight Plate, making it difficult to move about freely.


    ¡°It¡¯s said that Nascent Soul Immortals like to travel through the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer, not just for convenience but also because the higher one goes, the greater the chance of finding Heavenly Spiritual Objects or treasures emerging from the void.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked up towards the higher layers.


    Previously, Hong Lian had told him about the many Sun and Moon Essences and condensed Heaven and Earth Spiritual Materials formed from starlight and meteorites in the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer.


    Moreover, some Cultivators liked to place their Magical Treasures into the Gang Wind for refinement by the wind¡¯s power.


    If mishaps befell the owners during this process, whether they were killed, succumbed to demonic possession, or had other accidents, these Magical Treasures would become unclaimed and drift within the Gang Wind Layer.


    Hence, Nascent Soul Immortals were fond of wandering the Nine Heavens Gang Wind when idle.


    But though it was said that way, those fortunate enough to come upon such opportunities were still few and far between.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t believe he was so lucky as to find a treasure on his first voyage into the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer.


    Besides, Lu Changsheng had heard from Hong Lian that besides the omnipresent Gang Wind, there were occasional dangers like thunderstorms, fluxes, mists, and Absolute Spirit, and other hazardous situations in the Gang Wind.


    One misstep could lead to disaster!


    Consequently, Foundation Establishment Cultivators and False Core Cultivators would rarely venture into the Gang Wind Layer even if they could enter with the aid of treasures.


    Meeting such peril could mean utter destruction.


    Lu Changsheng looked tenderly at his daughter in his arms, channeling the Yin Yang Creation Scripture and using Yin Yang Magic Power to nourish her Physical Body, meridians, and Dantian.


    He had checked earlier;his daughter was not in serious trouble.


    She was merely stimulated by some technique an old man had used on her Spiritual Body Origin, causing her body to be under severe strain and in need of good care.


    Looking at his daughter¡¯s somewhat pale cheeks, Lu Changsheng took out a Third Rank Rejuvenation Insignia and used it on her.


    After a long time, Lu Wangshu¡¯s eyelashes trembled slightly, feeling warm and embraced, with a warm current flowing through her limbs, meridians, and Dantian, very comfortable.


    She slowly opened her eyes, saw her father¡¯s face in front of her, and murmured dreamily, ¡°Daddy¡­ am I dreaming?¡±


    ¡°Wangshu, you¡¯re awake.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said softly.


    ¡°Daddy, you, you got caught too!?¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Wangshu immediately realized she wasn¡¯t dreaming, thinking her old father had come to rescue her but ended up captured, and said with some guilt.


    Lu Changsheng: ¡°???¡±


    ¡°I was thinking of sending you a message, telling you not to come over, but that old man


    Lu Wangshu continued to speak, looking like she was about to cry.


    ¡°Eh?¡±


    But the next moment, a few bits of clarity returned to her, and she noticed something was off.


    She had been full of black mist, in great pain and unable to speak at the time.


    Now, not only could she speak, but she also felt warm all over, as if she was soaking in a hot spring.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright now, that old man has been taken care of by your father.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile as he pinched his daughter¡¯s smooth cheek.


    ¡°Ah, taken care of.¡±


    Lu Wangshu relaxed after hearing this, the tension in her Mental Spirit easing at once.


    Then with a mix of aggrievance and fear, she said, ¡°Wuwuwu, Daddy, it scared me to death, I thought I was going to die.¡±


    ¡°And that mean old man was really powerful. Even the Life-saving Talismans you gave me didn¡¯t help me escape, and I was worried that if you came, you wouldn¡¯t be able to beat him


    ¡°It¡¯s okay now, it¡¯s all okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng comforted her warmly.


    He knew the previous situation must have been very frightening for his daughter.


    After all, this was a daughter he had doted on since childhood, never having to suffer any misfortune or loss, never experiencing such circumstances.


    Lu Wangshu gradually settled down with his reassurance.


    Looking at her father before her, she remembered the last scene before she passed out, her excitement bubbling as she said, ¡°Daddy, I felt like I was going to faint and heard a loud noise, followed by light, and a lot of fire appeared. Was that you?¡±


    It was just like the stories where a Fairy encountered danger, and then a great hero descended from the sky to save her.


    Darn, she had fainted just then and missed seeing her father¡¯s heroic entrance!


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    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said as he ruffled his daughter¡¯s hair.


    He had realized something was amiss at the time, and seeing a Formation concealed the area, he sent in the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox.


    Then he used the Unsealing Divine Light to break through the Formation¡¯s prohibitions and shattered the Cave Mansion with the Thunder Gang Dragon Flame.


    ¡°Like father, like daughter, you¡¯re truly amazing!¡±


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s face lit up with a smile, looking to get out of Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace.


    After all, she was already so grown;being held by her father as when she was a child was somewhat embarrassing.


    ¡°Eh?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Wangshu noticed the surrounding flow of starlight.

 Chapter 807: Nine Heavens Gang Wind Divination

    Chapter 1010: Chapter 360: Nine Heavens Gang Wind, Divination Calculation!_2


    Chapter 1010 -360: Nine Heavens Gang Wind, Divination Calculation!_2


    Through the starlight, an endless expanse unfolded, with surging astral winds sweeping across as if to tear everything apart.


    Lu Wangshu suddenly looked towards Lu Changsheng, feeling bewildered, and asked, ¡°Daddy, where are we?¡±


    ¡°This is the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer,¡± Lu Changsheng set his daughter down and stood on the Starlight Plate, saying so.


    ¡°Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer?¡± Lu Wangshu blinked in astonishment, then with her little mouth agape, she exclaimed in surprise, ¡°Could this be the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer that only Nascent Soul Immortals can enter, as mentioned in the books?¡±


    ¡°Daddy, so you are a Nascent Soul Immortal!¡± Lu Wangshu looked at Lu Changsheng, her face filled with surprise and delight, her sparkling eyes full of dependence and admiration.


    It was then she belatedly realized, recalling the old man who had captured her, that he could very well be a Nascent Soul Immortal.


    And if her own daddy had managed to rescue her safely, he must certainly be a Nascent Soul Immortal too!


    She wasn¡¯t too shocked by this revelation, but merely smiled with curved eyes, looking content as she said, ¡°You truly are my daddy!¡±


    ¡°By the way, Daddy, does that old man have a grudge against you? Did he kidnap me to threaten you?¡± Lu Wangsheng continued to ask.


    She had never met that old man.


    Moreover, the man had attacked her without saying a word, which left her baffled, causing her to think he might bear a grudge against her daddy.


    ¡°Stop there, stop there, I¡¯m not a Nascent Soul Immortal. I¡¯ve come to the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer merely by the aid of Magical Treasures,¡± Lu Changsheng said, stopping his daughter from continuing that train of thought.


    ¡°As for that old man, I don¡¯t know him either. It must have been a chance encounter, and he took an interest in your Blood Talisman Spiritual Body,¡± he ensured she wouldn¡¯t ponder further.


    ¡°I see.¡± Lu Wangshu felt a bit let down upon hearing this.


    She had thought herself to be the second generation of an immortal.


    After all, walking around with a daddy who was a Nascent Soul Immortal would give her much face!


    Nevertheless, she didn¡¯t care too much and, standing on the Starlight Plate, she looked around and said, ¡°So this is what the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer looks like


    ¡°You¡¯d better be careful: even a slight brush from the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind could end you,¡± Lu Changsheng glanced at his daughter, seeing her curious baby look, and warned her.


    ¡°Daddy, don¡¯t scare me. Your precious daughter has just been kidnapped, and her tender heart suffered trauma, in need of comfort.¡± Lu Wangshu pouted and asked, clinging tightly to her daddy¡¯s arm, ¡°Daddy, where are we going?¡±


    In her eyes, the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer was a vast expanse of nothingness, with the situation unclear.


    ¡°That old man is a Demonic Path Cultivator and was in a gravely injured state. I suspect he was being pursued and murdered, so to avoid trouble and getting noticed, he came to the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer,¡± Lu Changsheng explained.


    His eyes were profound, shining like stars, he looked through the mists of the astral winds, overlooking the mountains and lands below.


    However, at such a height, even he could only discern an approximate outline and was unable to pinpoint a precise location.


    ¡°Oh, I see.¡± Lu Wangshu obediently clung to her father¡¯s arm, realizing the trouble she had caused him.


    Then, Lu Changsheng took out Black Crow True Immortal¡¯s Storage Ring and started to sort through and inspect it.


    The Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer, apart from being a convenient place for travel and picking up treasures, was also an excellent place to dispose of ill-gotten gains.


    Thus, in the Gang Wind Layer, the treasures occasionally found may be objects discarded by others.


    ¡­


    Several hours later.


    Several rays of rainbow light descended from the high heavens and arrived in front of a charred and broken cavern.


    ¡°Bu Suanzi, are you certain that Black Crow Old Demon is here?¡± A crane-haired, child-faced old man clad in a simple grey robe looked at the scene before him and spoke with a grave expression.


    ¡°There are traces of a battle here, and when I previously used divination to investigate Black Crow Old Demon¡¯s situation, I foretold that this man faced a great omen of danger, which seems to indicate that his luck is more on the side of disaster than fortune,¡± said an adjacent old man with a withered face and white hair and beard, dressed in a black Daoist robe, his voice hoarse and aged. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A fortune revealing great danger signified a nine in ten chance of life-threatening peril!


    ¡°Disaster is more likely than fortune The grey-robed old man¡¯s expression turned somewhat unsightly upon hearing this.


    He had paid a significant price to engage Bu Suanzi to ascertain Black Crow True Immortal¡¯s circumstances.


    But now, with Black Crow Old Demon dead, that indicated yet another twist in events!


    The more uncertainties that arose, the harder it would become for him to reclaim the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus!


    ¡°Hum!¡± The grey-robed old man materialized a white Treasure Bead in his hand and infused it with mana.


    The bead spun rapidly in the air, absorbing all the Spiritual Mechanism essences in the vicinity, searching for clues.


    ¡°This is¡­ fire and¡­ corpse energy?¡± After a moment, the grey-robed old man inspected the two strands of essence within the white bead and furrowed his brow.


    He pondered which renowned Nascent Soul Immortal specialized in fire and Corpse Refinement techniques.


    ¡°The Heavenly Corpse Sect possesses a Divine Skill known as ¡®Heavenly Yin Corpse Fire,¡¯ but rumor has it that only the Sect Master of the Heavenly Corpse Sect has mastered it


    ¡°Moreover, this trace of fiery essence is domineering and doesn¡¯t resemble a yin fire The grey-robed old man looked at the Spiritual Mechanism essences within the bead, his mind racing, unable to match them with anyone.


    After all, who cultivates both a yang-driven domineering flame as well as the Corpse Path?


    He turned towards Bu Suanzi and politely said, ¡°Bu Suanzi, I would like to request your help to cast a divination and deduce the person who killed Black Crow Old Demon.¡±


    ¡°Rest assured, I, or Qingyun Sect, will owe you a favor for this,¡± stated the grey-robed old man earnestly.


    Divination could deduce the Heavenly Secrets, subtly predict personal fortunes and misfortunes, and the circumstances of others.


    But not only did this practice require immense talent and ability, but the cultivation process also came at a significant cost.


    It not only drained one¡¯s mental energy but could also reduce one¡¯s lifespan and fortune.


    Therefore, even though he was a Supreme Elder of Qingyun Sect, to engage Bu Suanzi¡¯s services, he had to promise heavy rewards and favor.


    ¡°Venerable Gu Yun, although Black Crow Old Demon was heavily injured by your pursuit, his strength is not to be underestimated. This person, who managed to find Black Crow Old Demon before us and kill him, clearly possesses no ordinary strength.¡±

 Chapter 808: Nine Heavenly Winds Divination

    Chapter 1011: Chapter 360: Nine Heavenly Winds, Divination Calculation!_3


    Chapter 1011 -360: Nine Heavenly Winds, Divination Calculation!_3


    Bu Suanzi¡¯s voice was hoarse as he spoke.


    He had performed divinations for many people and knew that divination did not always yield results.


    Even if there were results, they might be rather vague, offering only a general direction.


    If the other party still wanted him to make a move, he was willing to comply.


    However, he had to state in advance that even if he did not derive any useful information, it was not his responsibility, and the other party would still owe him a favor.


    ¡°Please make a move, my friend;regardless of success or failure, the Qingyun Sect will be grateful!¡±


    The grey-robed elder understood and responded with a cupped fist salute.


    The value of the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus alone was worth a favor.


    Moreover, the sudden appearance of Black Crow Old Demon in the Tianyuan Secret Realm was one thing.


    Now, another mysterious person had intercepted and killed Black Crow Old Demon, making him suspect that the matter was not simple.


    He suspected that an invisible powerful force was scheming against his Qingyun Sect, particularly regarding the Tianyuan Secret Realm.


    Thus, he needed to clarify this matter.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Bu Suanzi nodded upon hearing this.


    He took out a turtle shell and channeled the essence of spiritual energy from a white Treasure Bead into the shell.


    Then, with one hand performing a gesture incantation and the other tossing several copper coins, he began the divination.


    After a long while.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Bu Suanzi furrowed his brows, feeling an invisible resistance during the process of divination.


    There were three possible explanations.


    First, the target might be adept in divinatory skills, confusing the Heavenly Secrets, or someone might be concealing the Heavenly Secrets on their behalf.


    Second, the target¡¯s fate could be extraordinary, and divining it might require a certain price.


    Third, the target could possess some kind of treasure that blocked divinatory efforts.


    With his hands still in a gesture incantation, he took out a bamboo tube from his storage bag, shook several bamboo slips to try deriving a vague direction.


    Yet at this moment, not only did he fail to obtain any information, but a foreboding omen also rose in his heart.


    He knew that continuing the divination would not only reduce his lifespan and fortune but could also entangle him in problematic karma.


    As a diviner, the first rule was to remain uninvolved and not invite any karmic trouble!


    He immediately ceased his efforts, his face pale and his breath weak, as he said hoarsely to the grey-robed elder: ¡°Ancient Cloud, I¡¯m powerless in this matter.¡±


    ¡°This


    The grey-robed elder¡¯s face turned visibly unpleasant upon hearing this.


    He had not expected that the divination would yield no results at all.


    ¡°Ancient Cloud, during my divination just now, I immediately faced an invisible resistance.¡±


    ¡°I tried to probe further and even sensed an ominous omen, indicating that this person is no ordinary individual, either possessing remarkable strength or belonging to some major power.¡±


    Bu Suanzi declared his inability to proceed.


    ¡°An ominous omen


    Ancient Cloud Immortal pondered upon hearing this.


    Yet seeing Bu Suanzi¡¯s expression and weak aura, he knew these were not empty words.


    He solemnly nodded and said with a cupped fist, ¡°It must have been difficult for you, friend.¡±


    At this point, he was almost certain of his guess.


    The mysterious individual who had killed Black Crow Old Demon was well-prepared.


    It seemed likely that this person had been targeting the Tianyuan Secret Realm and the Tianyuan Lotus for some time.


    Even Black Crow Old Demon¡¯s presence in the Tianyuan Secret Realm might be related to this person.


    ¡°Who exactly is this person, and from which power does he come?¡± S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°It¡¯s possible that he intentionally left behind flame and deathly aura to affect our judgement


    Ancient Cloud Immortal speculated in his mind.


    At this moment, he knew that the matters of the Tianyuan Secret Realm could not be monopolized by his Qingyun Sect.


    They must expose this secret realm!


    Otherwise, it could bring trouble to their Qingyun Sect!


    ¡­


    In the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer.


    Lu Changsheng was sorting through Black Crow True Immortal¡¯s storage ring, unaware that he was currently being divined.


    He looked at the shuttle in his hand, misty as a crow, and shook his head, ¡°It seems this person was more seriously injured before than I had thought;not only is the True Elixir dim, but the magical treasures are also fundamentally damaged.¡±


    Although such treasures were of no use to him.


    A damaged treasure would be significantly less effective if used for his children.


    After pondering for a moment, he took out a jade plate-sized lotus that looked like an immaculate gem.


    The lotus, despite being plucked, emanated a vibrant life force.


    The translucent petals shimmered with radiant lights, as if harboring divine energies, filled with an immensely pure spiritual energy.


    Lu Changsheng, though unfamiliar with the lotus, could tell it was extraordinary.


    ¡°The roots are damaged, but its vitality is preserved by a freezing chill;if taken home sooner, it might have a chance to be revived and continue growing,¡± Lu Changsheng quietly thought.


    Due to Zhao Qingqing and Lu Miaoyun being second-order spiritual planters.


    In previous years, his son had brought back many spirit plants and spiritual medicines from the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.


    Thus, he had garnered much knowledge about spirit plants.


    Recognizing that the lotus must have been harvested by Black Crow True Immortal, who preserved its vitality.


    ¡°Daddy, what a beautiful lotus flower,¡± Lu Wangshu exclaimed upon seeing the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus, her eyes brimming with fascinating colors.


    ¡°Yes, it is indeed beautiful.¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced at his daughter, nodded, and tucked the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus back into the storage ring, planning to take his daughter out for a few days before heading home.


    Later, he would ask Ling Zixiao and Hong Lian if they knew what this lotus was.


    ¡°This lotus is currently frozen, and its vitality hindered;it¡¯s not suitable for handling now.¡±


    Seeing his daughter puffing her cheeks while looking at him, Lu Changsheng poked her rosy cheeks and said with a smile.


    Then, riding on the Starlight Plate, he dove down from the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind.


    Navigating the Starlight Plate in the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind had also drained him substantially.

 Chapter 809: Nine Heavens Gang Wind Divination

    Chapter 1012: Chapter 360: Nine Heavens Gang Wind, Divination Calculation!_4


    Chapter 1012 -360: Nine Heavens Gang Wind, Divination Calculation!_4


    Had it not been for the Profound Origin Bead by his side, his mana would have almost run out by now.


    And for Lu Wangshu, the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer was vast and monotonous, extremely dull and boring.


    Moments later, Lu Changsheng and his daughter arrived above a mountain range, where he took out a map to check their current location.


    Just then, he heard some commotion a few miles away, where a ferocious demon tiger was pursuing two Energy Refining Cultivators.


    ¡°Swish!¡±


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng flicked his fingers as if they were a sword, and a sword Qi spell tore through the air, shooting out and piercing through the demon tiger¡¯s head with a bloody hole, cause it¡¯s agonized collapse to the ground.


    ¡°Thank you, senior!¡±


    ¡°Thank you for the rescue, senior!¡±


    The two Energy Refining Cultivators were startled, then saw Lu Changsheng and Lu Wangshu in mid-air, and immediately knelt down and shouted.


    ¡°Daddy, now you¡¯re just like the immortals in the storytellers¡¯ books who slay demons, dispel evils, and save the world.¡±


    Lu Wangshu flattered her own father.


    ¡°Heh,¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled softly.


    He might not consider himself a good person, but when encountering such matters, he was willing to help.


    ¡°Daddy, was that a sword technique you just used?¡±


    ¡°And what about that light and the flame you used when you saved me?¡±


    Lu Wangshu asked.


    Only today did she realize that she knew nothing about her father¡¯s strength or methods.


    ¡°Why, you want to learn?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow and replied when he saw his daughter¡¯s curious look.


    He knew his daughter¡¯s curiosity.


    ¡°People just want to see, Daddy. When you made your entrance, you were surely handsome and imposing, dashing and extraordinary, but I missed it all and only saw a dazzling light and purple-red flame.¡±


    Lu Wangshu said playfully, with an innocent and pleasing face.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll show you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled softly, lifting his palm slightly, and a purple-red flame with spark-like arcs appeared in his hand.


    Inside it, a flood dragon, resembling both a snake and a dragon, flickered in and out of view, exuding a fierce and overpowering aura.


    ¡°Daddy, what spell is this? I want to learn!¡±


    Lu Wangshu said immediately upon seeing the flame before her.


    ¡°This can only be learned by those with exceptional talent;you can¡¯t learn it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had anticipated his daughter¡¯s reaction and spoke directly.


    ¡°But Daddy, as your precious daughter, I must have exceptional talent, right? Look, I always come first in whatever I learn, so please teach me.¡±


    Lu Wangshu coquettishly wrapped her arms around her father¡¯s, pleading.


    ¡°This spell requires Foundation Establishment before you can learn it. Cultivate well, and once you¡¯ve established your foundation, I¡¯ll teach you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    ¡°Dad, you¡¯re not lying to me, are you?¡±


    Lu Wangshu looked up at her father with a doubtful expression.


    ¡°Why would I lie to you? If one doesn¡¯t have exceptional talent, they might not be able to master this spell even after Foundation Establishment, plus it requires many conditions.¡±


    ¡°But as long as you cultivate diligently, your father has prepared everything for you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng declared confidently.


    Then, with a wave of his hand, the flame in his palm, like a roaring flood dragon, shot toward a distant mountain peak, causing an explosive rumble and spreading fire.


    ¡°See, this spell¡¯s power, is it ordinary?¡±


    Lu Changsheng stood tall, speaking to his daughter.


    ¡°Mm-hmm, Daddy, how could I doubt you? I will definitely cultivate diligently and master this spell!¡±


    Lu Wangshu nodded repeatedly after witnessing the spectacle.


    Having narrowly escaped death, she was resolved to return home and cultivate earnestly.


    Now, seeing the Thunder Gang Dragon Flame only strengthened her resolve.


    ¡°Daddy, and that light?¡±


    Lu Wangshu continued to inquire.


    ¡°That belongs to a treasure, not a spell;it¡¯s been used up, gone.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied directly.


    He could procure another Heavenly Spiritual Fire for his daughter.


    But he couldn¡¯t very well dig out the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone for her, could he?


    ¡°Sigh, when I saw you in danger, I was in such a panic that I threw all the treasures at the problem without a second thought.¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced at his daughter¡¯s somewhat skeptical look and sighed. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Daddy, I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s lipped pursed and she looked down, upon hearing the words.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, as long as you¡¯re safe, it¡¯s all worth it.¡±


    ¡°Talisman Path is the invincible path, there¡¯s no need to learn other techniques. Just cultivate well, make a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, and condense your Life-bound Divine Talisman;no one in the Foundation Establishment Stage will be your match.¡±


    Lu Changsheng rumpled his daughter¡¯s hair as he spoke.


    Once his daughter made a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment and condensed her Life-bound Divine Talisman, with a few hundred Talismans and mastery of Void Drawing of Talismans and Talisman Refinement Formation techniques, no average Foundation Establishment cultivator would be a match for her.


    ¡°Mm-hmm.¡±


    Lu Wangshu nodded in agreement, determined to return home and cultivate well to break through to Foundation Establishment as soon as possible!

 Chapter 810: Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method Lu

    Chapter 1013: Chapter 361: Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method, Lu Miaohuan Breakthrough, Third Rank Artifact Refining!


    Chapter 1013 -361: Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method, Lu Miaohuan Breakthrough, Third Rank Artifact Refining!


    Bihu Lake Mountain.


    Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°The Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus? Like a Spiritual Spring, it can be used to refine a void Magical Treasure, serving as a Second Dantian


    When Lu Changsheng heard Hong Lian¡¯s words, his eyes slightly narrowed, gazing at the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus in his hands.


    What is Yin and Yang?


    Two begets three, that is Yin and Yang!


    The cultivation technique he had been practicing, the ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic,¡± as a True Immortal Level Technique, was profoundly mysterious.


    It emphasized the mutual generation of Yin and Yang, transforming all things with the effect of ¡®coordinating all laws.¡¯


    Once he completed the transformation in his cultivation and achieved the ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic,¡± he could freely transform his own cultivation level into corresponding demonic, Buddhist, or Demon Race cultivation techniques by utilizing the arbitrary transformation rules of nature¡¯s spiritual energy.


    This was why Lu Changsheng believed this cultivation technique was highly suitable for him.


    Because once he mastered this technique, there was no need to cultivate any Buddhist or demonic techniques;he could directly cultivate the ¡°Brahma Demon True Saint Technique¡±!


    However, to achieve this effect, one would need a treasure of the void as a foundation.


    The Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus before him seemed quite promising.


    It was only a Third Order.


    But according to Hong Lian, the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus could grow through cultivation, advancing to the Fourth Rank ¡®Tianyuan Lotus,¡¯ even reaching the legendary ¡®Heavenly Yuan Dao Lotus¡¯!


    The Heavenly Yuan Dao Lotus was too far a goal for him to consider currently.


    But with the Myriad Spirits Bottle, the Fourth Rank ¡®Tianyuan Lotus¡¯ seemed somewhat hopeful.


    Besides, the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus could also assist him in his Core Formation.


    He was looking to achieve a Core Formation breakthrough but faced a problem.


    Spirit Vein!


    To attempt Core Formation, a continuous supply of Spiritual Energy from a Third-Level Spirit Vein Arena was necessary.


    However, the Spirit Vein of Bihu Lake was only a Second-Order Superior.


    The Spirit Vein of the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven was a Second-Order Inferior. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Even if Mount Sumeru intervened, absorbing all Spirit Energy from Bihu into the Cave Heaven and exhausting vast amounts of Spirit Stones, the Spiritual Energy could only be reluctantly improved to Third Order, insufficient for his Core Formation.


    After all, with his current foundation, once he achieved Core Formation, it would surely be a Superior Gold Core!


    The required Spiritual Energy was far beyond what other Nascent Soul Cultivators needed.


    For this matter, Lu Changsheng had several preparations.


    One of which was, after completing the ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic,¡± to cultivate a Nascent Soul Secret Technique ¡°Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method¡±!


    The basic principle of this secret technique was, at the peak of Foundation Establishment, to compress part of the Mana continuously, fine refining it in the Qi Ocean Core into multiple Elemental Elixirs.


    During the Core Formation attempt, all Elemental Elixirs could merge to form an Immortal Golden Core!


    This not only made Core Formation much easier, eliminating bottlenecks but also reduced the necessity for nature¡¯s Spiritual Energy during the breakthrough, enhancing the quality of Core Formation!


    ¡°According to the Yin Yang Creation Classic, if there is a Second Dantian to store Elemental Elixirs, then the upper limit of possible Elemental Elixirs significantly increases.¡±


    ¡°As long as enough Elemental Elixirs are aggregated, even if elevating the Spirit Energy of Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven to just Quasi-Third Order, theoretically it should be sufficient to attempt Core Formation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus in his hands, felt increasingly that this was suitable for him.


    Although cultivating this lotus to Fourth Order to become a Tianyuan Lotus would also greatly enhance the Spiritual Energy of Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, comparable to a Third-Order Spirit Vein,


    even if he had the Myriad Spirits Bottle, cultivating it to Fourth Order would not be easy.


    Moreover, in his view, even if he cultivated it to Fourth Order Tianyuan Lotus, it would still be better suited as a void Magical Treasure serving as a Second Dantian.


    ¡°What a pity there¡¯s only one Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus;if there were a few more planted in the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, that would be better.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed with a tinge of regret.


    Then, he took his wife, Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, to the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, Zhenzhen, give it your all and see if we can revive this Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus.¡±


    Lu Changsheng informed the two ladies about the matters regarding the lotus, preparing to revive and plant this lotus in the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°Rest assured, husband.¡±


    The two women nodded and replied.


    They were still in the Foundation Establishment Stage.


    But because they cultivated the Heavenly Longevity Technique, they were exceptionally talented in cultivating Spirit Plants,


    even able to expend their own life spans to extend the vitality of the Spirit Plants.


    Seeing how their husband valued the lotus and asked for their help, both women took the matter very seriously.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, then carefully unfroze the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus¡¯s roots and placed it into the Spiritual Spring.


    Subsequently, he called out, ¡°Yun¡¯er, Zhenzhen, Mount Sumeru!¡±


    In an instant, Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen made gesture incantations, their bodies surrounded by a rich vitality, green-blue Mana surged from their palms, enveloping the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus before them.


    Simultaneously, Lu Changsheng took out the Myriad Spirits Bottle.


    A drop of emerald, soybean-sized glistening liquid fell from the Myriad Spirits Bottle into the roots of the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus.


    Suddenly, the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus gently swayed, emitting a thriving presence.


    Lu Changsheng, observing through his Divine Sense, noticed that the damage on the roots of the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus slowly healed, seemingly replenished and restored.


    After a while, thin, mist-like, richly pure Spiritual Energy spilled from the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus.


    It was as if an additional small Spiritual Spring had appeared in the eyes of the present Spiritual Spring.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, Zhenzhen, that will do, you can rest for a while.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing his wife¡¯s pale face, immediately spoke.


    The Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus was already saved and maintaining its vitality.


    With the Spiritual Spring, care from Mount Sumeru, it could continue to recover and begin growing anew.


    Moreover, in three months¡¯ time, the Myriad Spirits Bottle would condense another drop of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew.


    By then, this Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus could probably fully recover and start growing.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    ¡°Husband, is this sufficient?¡±


    The two women, looking at the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus before them, asked

 Chapter 811: Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method Lu

    Chapter 1014: Chapter 361: Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method, Lu Miaohuan Breakthrough, Third Rank Artifact Refining!_2


    Chapter 1014: Chapter 361: Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method, Lu Miaohuan Breakthrough, Third Rank Artifact Refining!_2


    They naturally could see that the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus had revived with new vigor.


    But the damage to its rhizome seemed not yet healed, completely restored.


    ¡°It¡¯s good enough, thank you for your hard work.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held his wife¡¯s hand and said in a gentle voice.


    ¡­


    ¡°The Supreme Sect has issued an order, today the Demonic Path is causing chaos, if you find any trace of Demonic Path information, report it immediately, if anyone hides it, they will be executed on the spot!¡±


    Ten days later, the Qingyun Sect issued a Demon Subjugation Order to all family forces and marketplaces.


    They didn¡¯t specify what the matter was.


    They merely indicated that there was chaos caused by the Demonic Path in Jiang Country, and everyone, including the family forces, only needed to report any trace of Demonic Path information to Qingyun Sect.


    If it was verified to be true, Qingyun Sect would reward them.


    Anyone who had ties with the Demonic Path and dared to hide it would be labeled as part of the Demonic Path!


    ¡°Could it be related to the Demonic Path cultivator who kidnapped Wangshu?¡±


    Lu Changsheng speculated upon hearing this news. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, this incident happened immediately after the previous one, which forced him to make the connection.


    However, after he had killed the elderly man, nothing had occurred during his seven days outside.


    This indicated that the incident had not involved him.


    Regarding the Demon Subjugation Order, Lu Changsheng merely instructed his children to avoid going out during this time.


    If they were at the marketplace, they should try not to travel back and forth during this period and use messaging for any issues.


    Although this Demon Subjugation Order might be a means to locate a specific Demonic Path information,


    it could also lead to some Loose Cultivators who received Demonic inheritances, or Demonic Path cultivators hiding in Jiang Country, being noticed and driven to desperation.


    ¡­


    Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, three months had passed.


    During these days, the Demon Subjugation Order from Qingyun Sect had become very heated.


    Not only from Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng heard that Luoxia Sect, Spirit Taming Sect, and Heavenly Sword Sect had all issued similar orders.


    The entire Jiang Country Cultivation Realm had begun a round of cleansing against the Demonic Path.


    This reminded Lu Changsheng of the Demonic incident twenty years ago.


    At that time, the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm also conducted a cleansing, and the Xiahou Clan was obliterated by Qingyun Sect.


    ¡°Although Jiang Country has no fertile ground for the Demonic Path, every few decades, some will always emerge


    ¡°But I wonder where Quanzhen is now, I hope he won¡¯t be mistakenly hunted as part of the Demonic Path?¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, thinking of his son Lu Quanzhen.


    His son had been out for over two years.


    According to what Lu Quanzhen had said before, he should now be in Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    ¡°Quanzhen¡¯s cultivation technique is indeed a Demonic Cultivation Technique, but it¡¯s not the kind that involves killing people for training, he wouldn¡¯t do such things;hopefully he won¡¯t be wrongfully labeled as Demonic Path.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, thinking so in his mind.


    At that moment, he remembered that the Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew in his Myriad Spirits Bottle should have condensed.


    He immediately checked and, taking the Myriad Spirits Bottle, went to Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, dropping the Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew onto the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus.


    Indeed, with the drop of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew, the damage on the rhizome of the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus finally healed, bringing a smile to Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes.


    He thought to himself that without the Myriad Spirits Bottle, relying solely on his wife¡¯s healing, it might have taken decades, even a hundred years of life span to heal such damage.


    ¡°By the way, Hong Lian, how many years will it approximately take for the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus to advance to the Tianyuan Treasure Emperor Lotus?¡±


    It was then that Lu Changsheng thought of a question and asked Hong Lian.


    With the Myriad Spirits Bottle, he was confident he could cultivate the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus to Fourth Rank.


    But since the Myriad Spirits Bottle produced only one drop of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew a year, he couldn¡¯t possibly wait indefinitely for the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus to advance.


    ¡°I am not sure either, but this lotus is about seven inches broad, its petals crystalline, resembling jade, it should have advanced to Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus long ago. If it grows to nine inches, it will evolve towards the Tianyuan Treasure Emperor Lotus.¡±


    Hong Lian¡¯s voice echoed in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    Although she recognized the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus,


    she only knew this much information on the matter.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    In his view, it would be best for the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus to advance to Tianyuan Treasure Emperor Lotus.


    If it was really impossible for it to advance to the Fourth Rank Emperor Lotus, this Third Rank King Lotus would suffice for the time being.


    ¡­


    At the same time,


    White Crane Mountain, Luo Family.


    This was a Foundation Establishment Family with three Foundation Establishment Cultivators in residence, situated under the governance of Spirit Taming Sect, modestly famous.


    But because two Foundation Establishment Ancestors in the family had simultaneously fallen a few months ago, it led to the family members being anxious and the family forces gradually retracting.


    That day,


    a young man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, with a clear and handsome face and narrow eyes, approached near White Crane Mountain.


    ¡°Luo Family.¡±


    The young man, looking at White Crane Mountain enveloped by a great formation, sneered, his smile gradually widening, his narrow eyes filled with murderous intent.


    Then he took out a set of Spirit Taming Sect disciple robes and put them on, driving a Spirit Boat to the Luo Family¡¯s mountain gate.


    ¡°Greetings, senior!¡±


    When the guarding disciples of the Luo Family saw Lu Quanzhen, they immediately bowed and saluted.


    After all, the Foundation Establishment¡¯s spiritual pressure and the Spirit Taming Sect disciple robes compelled them not to offend him.


    ¡°Summon your Luo Family¡¯s person in charge!¡±


    The young man, with an air of superiority, demanded coldly.


    ¡°Please wait a moment, senior!¡±


    The Luo Family¡¯s guarding disciple dared not delay and immediately sent a message to notify the family elders.


    Shortly thereafter, several Cultivators hurried over.


    ¡°Our Sect received a report that your White Crane Mountain Luo Family has colluded with the Demonic Path, now all Foundation members, the Family Head, and elders, follow me back for investigation!¡±


    The young man took out a token and declared loudly.


    ¡°What, colluding with the Demonic Path?¡±


    Upon hearing this, the Luo Family members all looked at each other in dismay, their expressions drastically changing.


    Colluding with the Demonic Path was a major crime!


    Even if the Luo Family had not committed such an act, just cooperating with the investigation would cost them dearly.

 Chapter 812: Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method Lu

    Chapter 1015: Chapter 361: Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method, Lu Miaohuan Breakthrough, Third Rank Artifact Refining!_3


    Chapter 1015: Chapter 361: Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method, Lu Miaohuan Breakthrough, Third Rank Artifact Refining!_3


    It might not go well, they might bleed a lot, and several people from the family might have to undergo a Soul Search, affecting their Soul Cultivation Level!


    ¡°Envoy, could there be some misunderstanding here?¡±


    The Luo Family Ancestor bowed to Lu Quanzhen and spoke very politely.


    ¡°Are you defying orders?¡±


    The youth immediately snorted coldly, his Foundation Establishment Spiritual Pressure emanating from him.


    Although he was only at the First Layer of Foundation Establishment, still weaker than the Luo Family Ancestor standing before him,


    his brow radiated a dominating aura, showing no regard for the other.


    ¡°This¡­ does the envoy have a decree?¡±


    Luo Family Ancestor looked at Lu Quanzhen before him and said in a low voice.


    The more arrogant and domineering the other party was, the less likely he was to suspect him.


    After all, the disciples of the Spirit Taming Sect were generally arrogant and proud, to the point of disregard for others.


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    The youth¡¯s eyes were sharp as knives, giving the Luo Family Ancestor a cold stare.


    Then, he took out a brocade box from his chest and threw it in front of the mountain gate, saying coldly, ¡°Get out and receive the decree yourself!¡±


    With a wry smile, Luo Family Ancestor immediately stepped out of the mountain gate and opened the brocade box before him.


    However, as soon as the brocade box was opened, a golden light shot towards the Luo Family Ancestor¡¯s forehead, exuding a ferocious and terrifying aura.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    The Luo Family Ancestor realized something was wrong and hastily formed a Protective Aura.


    But in front of this golden light, his mana shield was as fragile as tofu and was broken through.


    Then with a ¡°pfft,¡± a bloody hole appeared on his forehead, his face showing an expression of dying without closing his eyes.


    ¡°Elder Ancestor!¡±


    Seeing this, the Luo Family Cultivators from White Crane Mountain immediately cried out in horror.


    ¡°It¡¯s you, you little bastard, you dare to impersonate a disciple of the Supreme Sect!¡±


    One of the Luo Family elders saw the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm and recognized the youth¡¯s identity, shouting angrily.


    ¡°I said that if I were to exterminate the Luo Family, then I would wipe you all out.¡±


    This youth was Lu Quanzhen.


    His eyes were narrow and vicious, and he gave a cold smile to the Luo Family Cultivators, chilling them to the bone, and even causing a few young members of the Luo Family to fall to the ground in fright.


    ¡°Activate the Great Formation!¡±


    The Luo Family Head immediately shouted loudly, attempting to activate the family¡¯s Great Formation to kill Lu Quanzhen.


    However, upon seeing this, Lu Quanzhen simply snatched up the corpse of the Luo Family Ancestor, and like a Peng Bird, he turned into an Escape Light, soaring into the heavens and vanishing without a trace.


    Although the Luo Family no longer had a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to hold the fort,


    with the protection of the family Great Formation, it was impossible for him to break through alone, so naturally, he wouldn¡¯t linger there.


    Witnessing this scene, anger burned in the hearts of the Luo Family Cultivators, filled with immense fury.


    But beyond anger, there was a deep sense of fear and helplessness!


    Especially the high-ranking members of the Luo Family, who were cold from head to toe, their backs drenched in cold sweat.


    They knew all too well that the two previously fallen Family Patriarchs had died at the hands of this scourge.


    ¡°What sins has my Luo Family committed to offend such a scourge!¡±


    One of the Luo Family elders cried out loudly.


    Then, overcome by a surge of emotion, he stumbled and fell to the ground.


    The feud between the Luo Family and Lu Quanzhen started over a trivial matter at an auction, where a Direct Lineage member of the Luo Family and Lu Quanzhen contested over a vial of Demon Beast Essence Blood, followed by an ambush.


    Just because of this minor incident, the situation continually escalated, leading ultimately to the deaths of two Foundation Establishment Family Patriarchs.


    Now, with the last Foundation Establishment Ancestor who presided over the family also dead in the enemy¡¯s hands,


    even if the other party didn¡¯t wipe out their Luo Family, their White Crane Mountain would become a juicy morsel for other Family Forces, continuously nibbled away¡­


    ¡­


    Half a year later.


    Bi Lake Mountain, Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°Heavenly Longevity Technique, refine!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan, in a black luxurious palace dress, her beauty cold yet dignified, her demeanor majestic, sat cross-legged in front of a sinister and beautiful dark red bloom.


    She had started cultivating the Heavenly Longevity Technique alongside Qu Zhenzhen.


    However, five years ago, Qu Zhenzhen had completed the cultivation of the Auspicious Tree and mastered the Heavenly Longevity Technique.


    And, with the aid of two drops of Myriad Spirits Heaven Dew, she quickly broke through to Foundation Establishment, becoming a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    Lu Miaohuan said nothing, but there was some dissatisfaction in her heart.


    After all, among Lu Changsheng¡¯s wives, aside from Lu Lanshu, Lu Zi¡¯er, Lu Qing¡¯er who were unable to cultivate,


    the others, Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, Ling Zixiao, Zhao Qingqing, were all Foundation Establishment Cultivators.


    She alone, now, was still at the Eighth Level of Energy Refinement.


    How could the strong-willed second young lady feel at ease?


    Thus, over the years, she had diligently refined the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, hoping to master the Heavenly Longevity Technique as soon as possible.


    But the refinement process of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom was excruciatingly slow.


    Entirely unlike what Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen had claimed, her progress just wouldn¡¯t increase.


    Fortunately, the progress was slow, but it didn¡¯t come to a halt.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng had always comforted her, asserting that the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom was a few notches more powerful than Lu Miaoyun¡¯s Luminous Treasure Tree and Qu Zhenzhen¡¯s Auspicious Tree.


    After these years of continuous refinement, she also felt she was about to make this demonic plant her Life-bound Spiritual Root.


    As Lu Miaohuan refined the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, their energies mingled, and she became even more enchantingly beautiful.


    Suddenly, out of nowhere,


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan felt her Spiritual Power uncontrollably pouring out, devoured by the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In the face of this situation, Lu Miaohuan wasn¡¯t panicked at all.


    Her mature and charming face, with the allure of a young matron, broke out into a smile, her lips slightly pursed, radiating charm.


    She knew that she had finally refined the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom into her Life-bound Spiritual Root!


    ¡°Come, feast to your heart¡¯s content today!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan patted her Storage Bag lightly with her palm.


    Instantly, nine large, ice-bound horses appeared.


    They were the Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steeds belonging to the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family.


    These nine steeds were all Second Order Monster Beasts, and in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, they were very suitable for nourishing the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.

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    Chapter 1016: Chapter 361: Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method, Lu Miaohuan¡¯s Breakthrough, Third Rank Artifact Refining!_4


    Chapter 1016: Chapter 361: Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method, Lu Miaohuan¡¯s Breakthrough, Third Rank Artifact Refining!_4


    Lu Miaohuan¡¯s refinement of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom was too slow.


    During the process, if too much nourishment was provided, it would likely affect the speed of her refinement.


    Thus, the Nine-Headed Wind-Thunder Steed remained frozen and stored in Lu Miaohuan¡¯s Storage Bag.


    Having learned from the experiences of Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, Lu Miaohuan knew that providing sufficient Spiritual Energy and nourishment to her Life-bound Spiritual Root during the moment of breakthrough would benefit both herself and the root.


    ¡°Rustle rustle rustle!¡±


    The Abyssal Ghoul Blossom swayed, emitting a charming luster. Dark red thorny roots appeared, piercing through the ice and embedding into the flesh and blood of the Wind-Thunder Steed.


    Then, the enchanting flower bud transformed into a terrifying, permeating sight, resembling an abyssal maw that enveloped and swallowed a Wind-Thunder Steed.


    This step was repeated continuously.


    Seeing the scene before her, Lu Miaohuan¡¯s expression remained beautifully cold and calm, unfazed.


    After all, having tended to her flower for so many years, she had long since become accustomed to such sights.


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh!¡±


    As each Wind-Thunder Steed was devoured by the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, surges of Spiritual Mechanism also emerged from the flower, enveloping and protecting Lu Miaohuan.


    Inside Changsheng Hall, Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao heard the commotion, stepped out of the main hall, and looked towards the breakthrough occurring Lu Miaohuan.


    Ling Zixiao watched Lu Miaohuan with a calm expression, eager to see the effect of her mastering the Heavenly Longevity Technique.


    After all, she had long noticed that Lu Miaohuan¡¯s Abyssal Ghoul Blossom was unlike the Life-bound Spiritual Roots of Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen.


    Watching her sister enveloped in an exotic, captivating beauty, with the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom next to her like a man-eating flower, devouring Wind-Thunder Steeds, Lu Miaoge pursed her lips and her beautiful eyes revealed a touch of concern.


    Although she was aware of the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom¡¯s state,


    the sight still caused her to inwardly sigh.


    Not to mention, Jiang Country was currently purging the Demonic Path.


    If someone saw her sister¡¯s appearance now, they would probably mistake her for a Heretic Cultivator, a Demonic Path Cultivator.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    It wasn¡¯t long before Lu Miaohuan¡¯s Cultivation Level directly broke through the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement.


    Her aura was still climbing.


    While the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom digested the Wind-Thunder Steeds and inhaled the dense nature¡¯s spiritual energy from Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, it infused a surge of demonic power different from that of Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen into Lu Miaohuan¡¯s body.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng heard the news and came to watch the situation alongside Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen.


    ¡°Sister Huanhuan should be about to directly break through Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun softly said, watching Lu Miaohuan before her.


    She could clearly see that Lu Miaohuan¡¯s aura was much more overwhelming and powerful than when she and Qu Zhenzhen had their breakthroughs.


    Not at all inferior to the commotion she had caused at her own Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He had previously suspected that Lu Miaohuan might breakthrough to Foundation Establishment in one go,


    so he had arranged for the Mount Sumeru Tree King to transplant the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom from Lake Heart Island into the Cave Heaven,


    just to avoid too much disturbance during the breakthrough.


    After all, Bi Lake Mountain currently had five Foundation Establishment Cultivators outside: himself, Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoyun, and Zhao Qingqing.


    If a new Foundation Establishment Cultivator were to appear every few years, it would be quite astonishing indeed.


    Moreover, many had speculated that Lu Muping¡¯s Foundation Establishment breakthrough was related to Bi Lake Mountain.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t planning to hold any ceremony for the current breakthroughs at home, keeping a low-profile development approach.


    Just like that, the disturbance continued.


    Three days later, Lu Miaohuan began her Foundation Establishment breakthrough.


    Ten days later, Lu Miaohuan successfully broke through Foundation Establishment! sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, what was surprising was that after her Foundation Establishment, the energy within her had not ceased.


    It continued for half a month, elevating her Cultivation Level from the First Layer of Foundation Establishment directly to the Third Layer before calming down.


    ¡°Congratulations to my dear Huanhuan for mastering the Heavenly Longevity Technique, breaking through Foundation Establishment, becoming a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, and the prospect of achieving Golden Core Nascent Soul is just around the corner.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had been closely monitoring his wife¡¯s condition these days.


    Now seeing her finally complete her breakthrough, he was the first to step forward, offering warm congratulations with a chuckle.


    After her Foundation Establishment breakthrough, there was a significant change in Lu Miaohuan.


    Not only did she look much younger and more beautiful, appearing as if she were in her late twenties, but her entire body also exuded an enigmatic allure.


    Her dark hair was deeper and black, with strands reflecting bits of dark red luster, which complemented her pale jade-like skin nicely.


    Her pupils also shone with a dark red beautiful luster, giving her a unique charm.


    Her nose was high and defined, her lips bewitching, as if touched with fresh blood, vividly enticing.


    This appearance made Lu Changsheng think she resembled a ¡®darkly made-up¡¯ female boss from TV shows.


    All that was missing was some eyeshadow.


    Even in Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes, Lu Miaohuan¡¯s tall and slender graceful posture seemed even more enchanting, constantly radiating captivating charm.


    ¡°Huanhuan, congratulations.¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, Sister Huanhuan, on breaking through Foundation Establishment!¡±


    ¡°Wow, Sister Huanhuan, you look so beautiful.¡±


    Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoyun, and Qu Zhenzhen all spoke up, congratulating Lu Miaohuan.


    ¡°Thank you, Husband, Sister, Sister Zi Xiao, Miaoyun, and Zhenzhen.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan stood up, her face bright with a joyous smile.


    Her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment had swept away the gloom from her mind.


    After a brief chat, Qu Zhenzhen asked Lu Miaohuan what abilities she had gained.


    For example, after Lu Miaoyun¡¯s Foundation Establishment breakthrough, she had condensed a Tao Foundation Seed called the Luminous Eye, which could penetrate illusions and related techniques.


    When Qu Zhenzhen broke through Foundation Establishment, her Tao Foundation Seed called Universal Illumination of Buddhist Chants could calm the spirit and suppress Heart Demons.


    ¡°My Tao Foundation Seed¡¯s ability is Blood Essence Extraction.¡±


    ¡°It allows me to convert blood essence into Life Essence through the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, which is vitality¡­ which means Life Span

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    Chapter 1017: Chapter 361: Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method, Lu Miaohuan Breakthrough, Third Rank Artifact Refining!_5


    Chapter 1017: Chapter 361: Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method, Lu Miaohuan Breakthrough, Third Rank Artifact Refining!_5


    Lu Miaohuan paused, then softly shared the ability of her Dao Foundation Seed.


    Although she always knew that the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom wasn¡¯t considered an orthodox demonic plant,


    this ability still made her feel it was a bit too¡­ aligned with the Demon Path.


    Using the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom to devour living beings, thereby plundering the essence of their flesh and blood to transform into pure Life Essence, supplementing her own lifespan.


    ¡°Supplement lifespan with Blood Essence?¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao, among others, were surprised when they heard of this ability.


    In the Cultivation World, the importance of lifespan goes without saying.


    With lifespan comes a future, and moreover, ninety percent of Cultivators encounter life-threatening challenges throughout their journey such as combat, failure during breakthroughs, cultivating deviations, or casting life-shortening powerful techniques and magics that consume their own lifespan.


    Take Energy Refining Cultivators, for instance, whose lifespan is typically about one hundred and twenty years.


    However, apart from a very few who practice Nourishing Life Techniques, hardly anyone lives to that age.


    The same principle applies to Foundation Establishment.


    Therefore, Heavenly and Earthly Treasures and Elixir Medicines related to lifespan extension are exorbitantly priced and extremely rare.


    Yet here was Lu Miaohuan with the ability to extend lifespan by devouring the life force of other beings, which was quite astonishing.


    However, this lifespan supplementation could only restore what was specially depleted, not enhance the upper limit.


    ¡°This is still quite impressive;it¡¯s like Huanhuan, you can practice life-shortening techniques with no consequence, being able to replenish it afterward.¡±


    Ling Zixiao said this.


    But after saying so, she thought about the side effects of the Heavenly Longevity Technique¡ªbeing bound to Bi Lake Mountain, rejecting other cultivation methods, and instinctively shook her head.


    After all, if one couldn¡¯t leave Bi Lake Mountain and couldn¡¯t practice life-shortening secret techniques, what good was the ability to replenish one¡¯s lifespan?


    ¡°Hehe, no worries, abilities like that don¡¯t matter.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke out, seemingly unconcerned about this ability.


    He had already realized with Lu Miaoyun¡¯s Luminous Eye that no matter how beneficial the Tao Foundation Seed condensed by the Heavenly Longevity Technique appeared, if one¡¯s freedom was restricted, the abilities would become useless.


    However, he did think of his ¡®Book of Malevolent Curses and Fates¡¯, which had been collecting dust.


    If needed in the future, he could let Lu Miaohuan use it.


    After all, combined with the longevity of the Heavenly Longevity Technique and the ability to replenish lifespan, it¡¯d be a perfect match!


    The Book of Malevolent Curses and Fates, however, was a one-time-use exotic treasure;once used, it would be gone.


    If he later acquired treasures that could curse without limits, those would indeed be quite suitable for Lu Miaohuan.


    ¡­


    Thereafter, regarding Lu Miaohuan¡¯s breakthrough, Lu Changsheng hosted a family banquet to celebrate modestly with his household.


    However, afterward, he instructed Lu Yun to go to Qingzhu Mountain and inform his father-in-law, Lu Yuanding.


    After all, he felt it necessary to share such news, which would surely bring joy.


    That night,


    Lu Changsheng, together with Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan, engaged in Dual Cultivation.


    Throughout this process, he became increasingly motivated.


    Knowing that this was due to Lu Miaohuan¡¯s Dao Foundation Seed¡¯s ability, replenishing his physical strength and Life Essence during their dual cultivation!


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    Two months later.


    [Congratulations to the host, fifty offspring have completed Channeling Qi into the Body, stepping onto the Immortal Path, earning Bloodline Effect: Offspring¡¯s Comprehension increased by 3%, and one lottery draw!]


    ¡°Hmm, Comprehension increased?¡±


    Upon hearing this system notification, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    Initially, he gained the Bloodline Effect of increasing the probability of children¡¯s Spiritual Roots and pregnancy rates.


    Previously, a Spiritual Body inheritance probability appeared, and now there was an increase in Comprehension.


    In the Cultivation World, Comprehension is a broad and mysterious concept.


    Whether it¡¯s Cultivation Techniques, magic, the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, or anything else, everything is linked with Comprehension.


    ¡°Anyway, any boost to Comprehension is a good thing.¡±


    ¡°If Comprehension could be improved, then the kids at home would basically all be able to practice Top-Level Techniques.¡±


    Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.


    Most of the current advanced techniques were entrusted to Lu Miaoyun to manage the Family¡¯s Transmission Pavilion.


    Due to talent and Comprehension, most siblings at home are still practicing Exquisite Level Cultivation Techniques.


    It wasn¡¯t that he, their father, was unwilling to teach them.


    Unless one¡¯s Comprehension was truly exceptional and they could thoroughly understand and resonate with a technique,


    Low Quality Spiritual Root bearers could scarcely proceed with Peripheral Sect Level or Orthodox Level Cultivation Techniques, which would make their practice laborious and ineffective compared to practicing an Advanced Level or Exquisite Level Technique.


    ¡°Birthrate, Comprehension, Spiritual Body inheritance;I wonder what other Bloodline Effects there might be


    Lu Changsheng pondered, feeling that if this trend continued, his children would become increasingly exceptional.


    However, thinking of this situation, somewhat like the younger children standing on the shoulders of the older ones, Lu Changsheng sighed.


    He silently invoked in his mind: ¡°System, lottery draw.¡±


    Instantly, a spinning prize wheel appeared, glistening with golden light.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a Third Order Artifact Refinement Skill!]


    [The reward has been issued to the System Space;the host can check it at any time.]


    A Talisman-shaped orb of light emerged from the prize wheel, accompanied by the sound of the system¡¯s voice.


    ¡°What, Third Order Artifact Refinement!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Artifact skill before him with a pleasant surprise.


    Although the family had many Artifact Refiners, they were merely ordinary;not even a Second Rank Artifact Refiner was among them.


    To create a Spiritual Artifact for Lu Ping¡¯an, his father had to seek help from others.


    Now, with the Third Order Artifact Refinement Skill, the family¡¯s shortcoming in Artifact Refining would finally be addressed!


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s Mental Spirit stirred slightly as he turned his attention to the System Space.


    [Third Order Artifact Refinement Skill: Upon use, directly comprehend Third Order maxed-out Artifact Refining Skills and a complete basic compendium of Magic Artifacts.]

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    Chapter 1018: Chapter 362: Artifact Refining Concept, Another Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus!


    Chapter 1018: Chapter 362: Artifact Refining Concept, Another Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus!


    ¡°Use it!¡±


    Lu Changsheng activated the Third Order Artifact Refinement Skill from the System Space.


    Instantly, knowledge about artifact refining flooded into his mind like a tide.


    ¡°Basics of Artifact Refining¡±


    ¡°Foundry Craftsmanship¡±


    ¡°Techniques, Divine Skills, Natural Qi and Materials¡±


    ¡°Principles of Design for Magic Artifacts, Spiritual Artifacts, and Magical Treasures¡±


    ¡­


    After a long while.


    ¡°Artifact Refining


    Lu Changsheng slowly opened his eyes, digesting the knowledge on artifact refining in his mind.


    It had to be said that this Third Order Artifact Refinement Skill was quite profound.


    It had not only provided him with a wealth of knowledge on artifact refining,


    but also deepened his understanding of magic and spiritual artifacts, and magical treasures. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In the future, he could even deduce some potential weaknesses and flaws in an opponent¡¯s life-bound magic treasure based on its use, thereby devising targeted strategies.


    Furthermore, when crafting his own life-bound magic treasure in the future, he could make adjustments based on the original design, incorporating many of his own concepts, making the magic treasure more suited to himself.


    After all, whether it was cultivation techniques or magic treasures, they could be used by anyone.


    But if something was custom-made and perfectly suited, the effect would inevitably be several times better.


    ¡°This path of artifact refining holds some similarities to puppet skills, with a touch of ingeniously shared wisdom between disparate branches


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, feeling that there were many similarities between the principles of artifact refining and puppet crafting.


    If there was a distinction, it was that artifact refining leaned toward the control of mana, maximizing power and effect in a cultivator¡¯s hands.


    On the other hand, puppets were more about functionality.


    They didn¡¯t require much consideration of a cultivator¡¯s techniques or mana,


    and the inscribing of runes on them was much more intricate and complex.


    Now that he had acquired the Third Order Artifact Refining Skill, Lu Changsheng felt that if he could settle down and thoroughly study it, there might be hope of advancing his puppet skills to the third rank.


    However, at the moment, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t greatly interested in Third-Order Puppet Skills.


    Rather, his interest in industrialization had been rekindled, along with new ideas.


    Years ago, after acquiring puppet skills, Lu Changsheng had the idea of a puppet factory with an assembly line.


    Decades had passed, and the Puppet Workshop at Bi Lake Mountain had initially realized assembly line craftsmanship.


    But this workshop was still far from his original vision.


    In his initial concept, there was not only a manual assembly line but also puppet automation.


    Some puppet components and parts would be crafted by puppets.


    Even constructing several large-scale puppets, akin to CNC machine tools with artificial intelligence.


    But as beautiful as the imagination was, reality was harsh.


    The difficulty of construction was one thing,


    but what really hindered Lu Changsheng was not a matter of craftsmanship,


    but the cost of construction, daily consumption, and subsequent maintenance expenses.


    Second Rank Puppets running for long periods required the consumption of Middle Grade Spirit Stones, or even Superior Grade Spirit Stones.


    Naturally, their efficiency was slightly higher than that of Energy Refining Cultivators.


    But in the Cultivation World, other things might be scarce, but there was no shortage of cultivators.


    A puppet apprentice at Bi Lake Mountain earned less than ten Low-Quality Spirit Stones a month in wages.


    Even due to the reputation and goodwill of Bi Lake Mountain, countless cultivators were willing to sign indenture contracts for the chance to learn a trade and have a backer, as long as they were provided with food and accommodation.


    Under such circumstances, relying on puppet automation was simply a losing business.


    The emergence of the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, which required no daily consumption or subsequent maintenance, could potentially realize Lu Changsheng¡¯s idea of automation.


    But he was currently unable to craft such Third-Order Puppets, and the cost was too high to consider.


    After all, to make a profit from crafting puppets using the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, it might take hundreds of years just to break even.


    But now, having obtained the Third Order Artifact Refinement Skill, Lu Changsheng suddenly had many new ideas.


    While full-scale industrialization might not be feasible,


    partial industrialization was certainly possible.


    For example, whether it was artifact refining, alchemy, talisman making, or puppets, there was one tedious step in common:


    the processing of raw materials.


    The materials for artifacts and puppets were mainly metal spirit ores,


    which required cultivators to spend a great deal of time refining, purging them of impurities.


    ¡°The only issue in the process of refining spirit ores is the purging of impurities without losing the inherent spiritual essence.¡±


    ¡°If I could construct a Spiritual Power Furnace that automatically purges impurities and locks in the spiritual essence, I could omit the manual refining step entirely, saving a significant amount of time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed as he began to ponder and calculate in his mind to see if he could make this idea a reality.


    After all, cost was always a concern.


    If the Spiritual Power Furnace turned out to be too costly to operate, then it would be pointless.


    ¡°This Spiritual Power Furnace could operate like an Earthfire Array, tapping into Earth Fire, linking up with Spirit Veins, so that it wouldn¡¯t rely on Spirit Stones for power, just the construction and maintenance costs of the magic furnace.¡±


    ¡°Right, I also need to consider the ease of operation because this kind of Spiritual Power Furnace must be controllable by an Energy Refining Cultivator.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to think about the feasibility.


    After some time, Lu Changsheng felt this idea was worth a try.


    Not only for making money,


    but also because he had felt for years that the purely manual production methods of the Cultivation World were incredibly inefficient.


    As a transmigrator, he felt compelled to do something,


    like initiate an industrial revolution.


    By exploiting the price scissors effect, he could give the artisan still stuck in primitive workshops of the Cultivation World a little shock.


    ¡­


    Three months later.


    Puppet Workshop.


    Lu Changsheng looked at the furnace in front of him, a full ten feet tall and clad in red copper with runes all over, and showed a satisfied expression.


    Then he turned to Lu Xianzhi beside him and said, ¡°Xianzhi, give it a try.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Father.¡±


    Lu Xianzhi, in a loose long robe with a mustache on his lip corners and a calm face, nodded in response.


    He stepped forward and embedded nine Middle Grade Spirit Stones into the Earth Fire mouth, then made the Gesture Incantations, igniting the Earth Fire Array connected with the furnace. The roaring Earth Fire began to burn.

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    Chapter 1019: Chapter 362: Artifact Refining Concept, Another Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus!_2


    Chapter 1019: Chapter 362: Artifact Refining Concept, Another Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus!_2


    ¡°Woom woom woom!¡±


    The Red Copper Melting Furnace began to tremble, its spiritual patterns gleaming with a red luster, their sound growing louder until they rumbled mightily.


    ¡°Open!¡±


    Lu Xianzhi, continuing his Gesture Incantations, let out a light shout and opened the feed port of the furnace, unleashing a layer of rolling thermal waves.


    He then slapped his Storage Bag and dozens of pieces of Kui Essence Ore flew into the Red Copper Melting Furnace. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    The lid of the feed port closed with a booming sound as the temperature within the furnace continued to rise.


    Lu Changsheng observed the situation inside the furnace with his Divine Sense.


    He could clearly see the Kui Essence Ore melting into molten iron, its impurities dissipating, while its spirit nature was burnt yet tightly locked within by the inscriptions of the furnace.


    After a long while,


    The furnace roared and flashed a golden spiritual light.


    Seeing this, Lu Xianzhi quickly formed Gesture Incantations with both hands and cast a spell towards the furnace.


    The discharge port of the Red Copper Melting Furnace swung open, and a wave of heat flooded out, raising the temperature of the grand hall.


    Blob after blob of purified Kui Essence iron juice flowed out, exhibiting a dark, spiritual gleam, then rapidly solidified.


    ¡°Father, this Kui Essence has been refined very cleanly;it is just that some of the spiritual essence is not entirely even. If it is to be used for crafting Magic Artifacts or Puppet parts, it might require some additional processing,¡± Lu Xianzhi said after inspecting the solidified iron and speaking up.


    ¡°Alright, I think I know what the issue is,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded.


    He had observed the entire process and had already spotted some issues.


    ¡°How do you find the performance of this Melting Spirit Furnace?¡± Lu Changsheng continued to inquire.


    ¡°The efficiency is very high, but it cannot separately melt different types of spirit ores,¡± Lu Xianzhi replied.


    ¡°Moreover, melting too little spirit ore and continually operating for extended periods would be a loss,¡± Lu Xianzhi added.


    ¡°Hmm,¡± Lu Changsheng nodded, also realizing these issues.


    The Melting Spirit Furnace he had casted was approximately a top-grade spiritual tool.


    Excluding his labor costs, just the material expenses amounted to over ten thousand Spirit Stones.


    With so much time and effort invested and the high cost, the resulting efficiency was seen as quite a failure in Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Father, currently we have several stable spirit mines in White Tiger Mountain. As long as we transport these spirit ores here for unified melting, we will be able to significantly reduce the cost and greatly improve efficiency,¡± Lu Xianzhi continued.


    ¡°Moreover, once the scale of our family¡¯s workshop expands further in the future, the effect of this Melting Spirit Furnace will also greatly enhance,¡± Lu Xianzhi added.


    While Lu Xianzhi thought the furnace¡¯s performance was mediocre, somewhat lacking in utility, he naturally didn¡¯t want to dampen his father¡¯s spirits since he had invested so much time and thought into it.


    ¡°Alright, when I have time later, I¡¯ll work on improving it. You can see in the mean time if there are any other issues that need to be addressed,¡± said Lu Changsheng a bit listlessly as he exited the Puppet Workshop.


    At this moment, he further understood how difficult it was to industrialize the Cultivation World.


    Even as a Third-Order top-tier Artifact Refiner like himself, crafting a Melting Spirit Furnace for just First and Second Rank spirit ores was so troublesome.


    To keep optimizing and improving while spending time and effort for a result that only increased efficiency and saved a bit in labor costs.


    With the time and energy, whether in Alchemy, Artifact Refining, or Talisman Making, he would earn much more.


    For Lu Changsheng, this could only be seen as a hobby of pure interest, not wholly measurable by profit.


    ¡°Yes, Father,¡± Lu Xianzhi nodded in agreement.


    After watching Lu Changsheng leave, he stood silently, gazing at the Melting Spirit Furnace before him, unable to help but admire his father¡¯s creativity and hands-on abilities.


    ¡°If the Puppet Workshop could increase its foundation tenfold from now and have a continual supply of spirit ores, then the efficiency of this Melting Spirit Furnace could probably be realized,¡± Lu Xianzhi murmured.


    Although Bihu Lake Mountain¡¯s Puppet Workshop was doing well, its reach was limited to the surrounding area without further expansion.


    Consequently, the workshop hadn¡¯t grown much in size over the years;it had mainly increased the variety of puppets and the production of advanced puppets.


    But the demand for puppets was only so high.


    Unless they could expand the business throughout the entire Qingyun Region and even the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm,


    Only then could the effectiveness of a Melting Spirit Furnace like this truly come into play.


    ¡°To expand the family business across the entire Qingyun Region, the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm is not without hope. I just wonder if I will live to see that day Lu Xianzhi thought of his father, the several aunts at home, and his siblings, Lu Qingshan, Lu Quanzhen, and Lu Wangshu.


    With them, the family would most likely advance further, eventually becoming a top-tier family in the Qingyun Region or even a Nascent Soul Great Clan!


    However, with his Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, this life was destined to be without Foundation Establishment. He didn¡¯t know if he would witness that day.


    ¡°I may not see it, but Xuanyu will definitely witness it in the future,¡± mused Lu Xianzhi, his face lighting up with a smile.


    He had a total of four children.


    His second son, Lu Xuanyu, although only possessing a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root, had much greater talent in puppetry than his father.


    He had the potential to become a Second-Order Puppeteer and perhaps would see the family reach that milestone.


    ¡­


    Time flew quickly, and in the blink of an eye, more than half a year passed.


    After such persistent cultivation, Xia Zhiyue finally started her attempt at Foundation Establishment.


    For Xia Zhiyue, Lu Changsheng had also taken her to the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven for her breakthrough.


    After all, she had followed him for over thirty years, had only a younger brother outside, and he trusted her greatly.


    ¡°Hmm, is this about to fail?¡± Lu Changsheng looked at Xia Zhiyue, who was in the midst of her breakthrough, with a slight frown.


    With so many in his household having undertaken Foundation Establishment, he was all too familiar with the process.


    He keenly sensed that Xia Zhiyue was running out of steam and on the verge of failure.

 Chapter 817: Artifact Refining Concept Another

    Chapter 1020: Chapter 362: Artifact Refining Concept, Another Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus!_3


    Chapter 1020: Chapter 362: Artifact Refining Concept, Another Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus!_3


    However, when I think about it, Xia Zhiyue is only a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root and hasn¡¯t undergone much tempering. With an average disposition, it¡¯s normal for her to fail her breakthrough.


    After all, consuming a Foundation Establishment Elixir only increases the probability of breakthrough, not guaranteeing it one hundred percent.


    ¡°Fortunately, I was prepared in advance.¡±


    Naturally, Lu Changsheng would not allow Xia Zhiyue¡¯s breakthrough to fail.


    He acted as her protector to prevent any mishaps during her breakthrough process.


    He immediately stepped forward, took her in his arms, and whispered, ¡°Zhiyue, calm your mind, I will help you with your Foundation Establishment


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    Xia Zhiyue, who was striving to break through to Foundation Establishment, felt her lips captured and her body softened with weakness, instinctively raising her jade arms to wrap around Lu Changsheng¡¯s neck upon hearing his words.


    Soon after, with rustling sounds, two silhouettes merged, and soft, crisp cries filled the air.


    As Lu Changsheng continued to cultivate the ¡°Inverted Phoenix Reversal Technique,¡± he infused his mana and the Yin Yang Energies into Xia Zhiyue.


    The Dao Foundation that initially lacked momentum for solidification continued to coalesce, slowly rising from Elixir Lake.


    However, due to the forced solidification by external forces, one could see that the entire Dao Foundation was filled with dense cracks, resembling a shattered jade disk.


    This was indeed the lowest tier of Dao Foundations, the Bedrock Shatter!


    Yet, despite being a Bedrock Shatter, Xia Zhiyue successfully completed her Foundation Establishment under such circumstances.


    ¡°Thank you, my husband


    After a while, Xia Zhiyue, with a flush on her face and charm in her eyes, spoke to Lu Changsheng, her voice trembling.


    Other cultivators would be in an unprecedentedly good condition immediately after their Foundation Establishment, filled with strength.


    But Xia Zhiyue¡¯s breakout process was unlike ordinary people.


    Not only did she have to endure the surge of nature¡¯s spiritual energy, but she also had to withstand the impact from Lu Changsheng.


    Moreover, during this process, she had to concentrate on solidifying her Dao Foundation in coordination with Lu Changsheng, leaving her completely exhausted in body and spirit, not wanting to move even a finger.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, you should rest well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke gently.


    He found the sensation of Dual Cultivation during her Foundation Establishment to be quite unique.


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    Xia Zhiyue replied softly, quietly experiencing the transformation of breaking through her Dao Foundation.


    Although it was only the solidification of the worst Bedrock Shatter, it was still a transformation that was both elevating and purifying.


    At this moment, Xia Zhiyue felt as if she were dreaming.


    She could not have imagined that one day, she would actually be able to succeed in Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Dad, your daughter has broken through to Foundation Establishment


    Xia Zhiyue softly murmured, thinking of her father.


    She remembered how, since childhood, her father¡¯s greatest wish was to break through to Foundation Establishment one day.


    He hoped that both she and her brother would also be able to achieve Foundation Establishment to become esteemed Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators!


    Back then, it was just a father¡¯s wishful thinking, a wish for his children to succeed, almost impossible to fulfill.


    But now, she seemed to have fulfilled her father¡¯s dream.


    Not long ago, her brother Xia Zhaoyang had written to her, saying he had gathered enough Foundation Establishment Elixirs and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, and was preparing to attempt Foundation Establishment soon.


    Unlike her, he had a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root and was a disciple of the Immortal Sects.


    Moreover, over the years, he had managed to accumulate Foundation Establishment Elixirs and Spiritual Objects due to his own efforts, making it very likely for him to succeed in Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°I wonder what Xiaoyang¡¯s expression would be if he knew I achieved Foundation Establishment before him.¡±


    Xia Zhiyue thought of her brother Xia Zhaoyang, a hint of amusement appearing in her eyes.


    ¡­


    Half a month later.


    ¡°Hmm, Xi Yue¡¯s here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was instructing his daughter Lu Wangshu in her cultivation when he suddenly felt something and produced a Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman in his hand.


    He knew that Xiao Xiyue had arrived at Bi Lake Mountain.


    He immediately took his daughter Lu Wangshu to meet Xiao Xiyue.


    When the three met, they shared joyful greetings and went straight back to Bi Yun Peak.


    Lu Changsheng inquired about whether Xiao Xiyue¡¯s trip was related to an end to the matters concerning Luoyun Mountain Range. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Years ago, when he took Lu Wangshu to the Luoyun Mountain Range, Xiao Xiyue had estimated that the Secret Realm would end in about half a year, yet she had only returned now.


    ¡°Mmm, something unexpected happened in the Secret Realm¡­.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue responded softly.


    She explained that Demonic Path Cultivators had appeared in the Secret Realm, causing delays.


    It was also because of this matter that Qingyun Sect issued a Demon Subjugation Order, and the ownership of the Secret Realm was shared with Heavenly Sword Sect, Luoxia Sect, and Spirit Taming Sect.


    ¡°Hmm? Demonic Path Cultivators appeared in the Secret Realm, and because of this, Qingyun Sect issued a Demon Subjugation Command?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this, thought of the Demonic Path Nascent Soul he had blasted away and paused in contemplation.


    ¡°Mmm.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue nodded lightly and took out several Jade Boxes from her Storage Bag for her daughter: ¡°Wangshu, these are gifts from your mother.¡±


    Then, she handed one Jade Box to Lu Changsheng: ¡°Changsheng, I¡¯ve also brought you a gift.¡±


    ¡°Oh, I have one too?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly;a hint of a smile appeared on his face.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Xiao Xiyue to have prepared gifts for both her daughter Lu Wangshu and him.


    He opened the Jade Box.


    Inside, there lay a three-inch-tall, crystalline blue-white lotus.


    ¡°The Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly in surprise upon seeing the lotus.


    The lotus before him was about three inches wide, with crystal clear petals, tinted in blue and white.


    Based on what Hong Lian had previously told him, he recognized it as the Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus!


    ¡°Eh?¡±


    The nearby Lu Wangshu also found the Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus a bit familiar.


    It somewhat resembled the lotus she had seen when her father had harvested it from the Nine Heavens Gang Wind Layer.


    However, this particular lotus was nowhere near as large or as beautiful as the one her father had.


    ¡°Do you recognize it, Changsheng?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue was somewhat taken aback.


    With a soft gaze and a smile, she said, ¡°I know you have been looking for Spiritual Spring objects and collecting Spiritual Origin Pearls.¡±


    ¡°This time in the Secret Realm, when I learned that planting this Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus would yield the effects of a Spiritual Origin Pearl, I exchanged for one.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue said this.


    ¡°Xi Yue, come with me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a breath and spoke to Xiao Xiyue.


    Based on her words and the appearance of the Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus, he had already surmised a rough idea about the affair with Black Crow True Immortal.


    He even guessed what might have happened in the Secret Realm.

 Chapter 818: Lu Pingan Breaks Through Foundation

    Chapter 1021: Chapter 363: Lu Ping¡¯an Breaks Through Foundation Establishment, the Meaning of Cultivation!


    Chapter 1021: Chapter 363: Lu Ping¡¯an Breaks Through Foundation Establishment, the Meaning of Cultivation!


    ¡°This is¡­ the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus!?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue arrived at Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, and looking at the lotus in the Spiritual Spring, which was crystal clear and had a jade-like luster, she couldn¡¯t help but exclaim.


    She looked at Lu Changsheng with suspicion in her beautiful eyes, wondering what was going on.


    Although there was definitely more than one Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus in the Cultivation World,


    the lotus before them, in terms of age and size, closely resembled the one taken from the Tianyuan Secret Realm by Black Crow True Immortal.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng bringing her to the cave heaven made her suspect that this was the very lotus taken by Black Crow True Immortal.


    But this lotus was clearly taken by Black Crow True Immortal;neither her senior sister nor the Supreme Elders had managed to retrieve it, so how could it appear in Lu Changsheng¡¯s possession?


    ¡°It seems that this Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus indeed came from the secret realm you were exploring, Xi Yue.¡±


    Lu Changsheng remarked with emotion.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that the Spiritual Object he had acquired inadvertently had actually come from the secret realm Xiao Xiyue had been busy with all these years.


    Immediately, he explained the details about the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus to Xiao Xiyue.


    ¡°Ah


    Upon hearing that her daughter had been captured by Black Crow True Immortal, Xiao Xiyue felt a chill of fear and looked at her daughter with concern, ¡°Wangshu, are you alright?¡±


    ¡°Mother, I have been fine for a long time.¡±


    Lu Wangshu responded in such a manner.


    Then, with a face full of fear and grievance, she said, ¡°Luckily, Father arrived in time, that nasty old man


    ¡°Wangshu


    Hearing this, Xiao Xiyue immediately embraced her daughter, feeling guilty and heartbroken.


    She hadn¡¯t expected her daughter to encounter such life-threatening danger while she was away.


    But this news also amazed her immensely.


    Lu Changsheng had actually killed Black Crow True Immortal.


    It was known that this Black Crow True Immortal was no ordinary being.


    He came from a dominant power in the Cultivation World of Liang Country, ¡®Beast God Mountain.¡¯


    Although he was only at the initial stage of Core Formation,


    he was an experienced Core Formation cultivator and his combat power was formidable.


    Especially in escaping, he was unmatched.


    ¡°This Devil Path True Person was heavily injured at the time, and I seized the chance to slay him when he was unprepared.¡±


    Seeing Xiao Xiyue¡¯s puzzled look, Lu Changsheng explained.


    ¡°Changsheng, Wangshu, you must not let anyone else know about this.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue immediately instructed them seriously.


    Now that the matter of the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus had been settled, with Qingyun Sect believing that some major power was involved,


    if Qingyun Sect knew that Black Crow True Immortal was slain by Lu Changsheng, it would surely bring endless troubles and draw the attention of the Four Great Immortal Sects of Jiang Country.


    ¡°I understand.¡±


    Lu Changsheng naturally did.


    He shared the information about the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus with Xiao Xiyue because he trusted her and through her, aimed to gain understanding of the matters at hand.


    Afterward, Xiao Xiyue disclosed the news about Black Crow True Immortal.


    ¡°Black Crow True Immortal, Beast God Mountain


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows rose slightly.


    He had heard about the ¡®Beast God Mountain¡¯ force in his early years.


    The Sect mainly practiced Beast Taming, but unlike the Spirit Taming Sect or the Beast Taming Xu Family, it focused on integrating Demon Beasts into one¡¯s body and cultivating through them.


    The specifics, however, were unclear to Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Liang Country is so far from Jiang Country, why would Black Crow True Immortal travel all the way here and appear in the Luoyun Mountain Range secret realm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng found it strange.


    Liang Country was bordered by Yue Country and Wu Country, forming a tripartite stand.


    Although travel for Nascent Soul Immortals was convenient,


    the journey from Liang Country to Jiang Country was still extremely long.


    ¡°This, I¡¯m not sure, it might be related to the wars between Yue Country and Liang Country.¡±


    Xiao Xiyue shook her head.


    Although she was almost involved in the high ranks of Qingyun Sect, she was after all still a Foundation Establishment Cultivator


    and could not know much about the matters at the Nascent Soul level.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, then turned his attention to Xiao Xiyue¡¯s condition.


    Xiao Xiyue mentioned that she had gained quite a lot from this trip to the secret realm and would spend the next period in closed-door cultivation at the Sect.


    If Lu Changsheng had any matters, he could find her at Qingyun Sect.


    As for the Tianyuan Secret Realm, due to the issue with Black Crow True Immortal, it was now controlled jointly by the Four Great Immortal Sects, and she was unclear about the specific arrangements.


    ¡°Xi Yue, can you still get the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked Xiao Xiyue.


    The Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus, though average in effect, sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    once elevated to the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus, its value and effects were entirely different.


    It could not only serve as the treasure of Spiritual Springs, the treasure of the void, and a Second Dantian, but it could also be used to cultivate the Heavenly Longevity Technique!


    Having learned that the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus came from the Luoyun Mountain Range secret realm, Lu Changsheng naturally wanted to know if Xiao Xiyue could bring back some more.


    After all, with the Myriad Spirits Bottle, given enough time, he could cultivate multiple Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus plants.


    Later, with the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus, the Spiritual Energy in Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven could directly reach the Third Rank.


    Even possibly, in the future, every genius in his family could have their own Second Dantian!


    ¡°Changsheng, do you need the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus?¡±


    Xiao Xiyue was surprised.


    Lu Changsheng now already had a Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus, which would completely make the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus unnecessary.


    Although the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus had effects similar to those of the Spiritual Origin Pearl,


    its cost-effectiveness was completely incomparable.


    She would give the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus to Lu Changsheng as a gift, solely because it had nice effects and could be kept in Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven as a decoration.


    ¡°Yes, I have an exotic treasure that accelerates the growth of Spirit Plants.¡±


    ¡°So I was thinking of trying to cultivate a few Tianyuan Supreme King Lotuses.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a light laugh, candidly.


    ¡°Although the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus is easy to keep alive, it grows very slowly;to advance to Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus would take at least a few thousand years


    Xiao Xiyue said softly.


    Qingyun Sect had not harvested the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus initially because the Tianyuan Secret Realm was extremely suited for its growth.


    Once transplanted and harvested, allowing the Treasure Lotus to continue growing would be difficult.


    ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ll just give it a try.¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed, ¡°If it¡¯s too troublesome, then never mind.¡±


    ¡°The secret realm is now under the control of the Four Great Immortal Sects, I¡¯ll ask my senior sister about the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus later, to see if it¡¯s possible to exchange it for contributions.¡±

 Chapter 819: Lu Pingan Breaks Through Foundation

    Chapter 1022: Chapter 363: Lu Ping¡¯an Breaks Through Foundation Establishment, the Meaning of Cultivation! _2


    Chapter 1022: Chapter 363: Lu Ping¡¯an Breaks Through Foundation Establishment, the Meaning of Cultivation! _2


    Xiao Xi Yue fell into a slight reverie before speaking.


    ¡°Xi Yue, it¡¯s okay, don¡¯t force yourself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke up.


    Knowing about the Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus, Xiao Xi Yue would find it difficult to obtain.


    ¡­


    Xiao Xi Yue stayed at Bi Lake Mountain for a month before returning to Qingyun Sect.


    During this time, aside from spending time with her daughter, Lu Wangshu, she practiced the Sun Moon Samsara Technique while playing music with Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng also tried to have Xiao Xi Yue and Lu Miaoge cultivate the Sun Moon Samsara Technique with him.


    As for Ling Zixiao,


    Xiao Xi Yue and Ling Zixiao were not yet familiar with each other.


    Thus, they could only proceed slowly and gradually.


    Otherwise, Lu Changsheng thought that since Xiao Xi Yue had a Moonlight Spirit Body and Ling Zixiao a Dragon Roar Physique, their dual cultivation would certainly be effective.


    ¡°Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo!¡±


    One day, Lu Changsheng came to the Lu Family Mansion and saw his daughter, Lu Linghe, practicing her punches and kicks in the backyard.


    Though she looked adorable with her carved doll-like features and twin buns,


    her punches and kicks were executed with a vigorous flair.


    Yet, her immature shouts scattered that aura.


    ¡°Xiaohe, what are you doing?¡±


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but smile at his daughter¡¯s adorable antics.


    ¡°Daddy, this is the Bull Demon Great Strength Fist I learned today.¡±


    Lu Linghe crisply said, striking a pose.


    She was already of the age to attend school.


    She had become very interested in martial arts after seeing some at the school recently.


    ¡°Oh, the Bull Demon Great Strength Fist, come on, let Daddy see how well you¡¯ve learned?¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled and gestured for her to come closer.


    ¡°Daddy, take this punch, hey!¡±


    Lu Linghe shouted loudly and aimed a flying kick at her father.


    Yet, before she even reached Lu Changsheng, she fell down with a ¡®plop¡¯.


    Lu Changsheng: ¡°???¡±


    He had actually thought his daughter had learned something.


    ¡°This one doesn¡¯t count.¡±


    Lu Linghe didn¡¯t cry or fuss but stubbornly got up quickly, wrinkled her nose, looked up, and said.


    Then she shouted ¡°hei yo¡± and charged toward Lu Changsheng again, shouting ¡°Bull Demon Head Chomp.¡±


    Lu Changsheng twitched the corner of his mouth and raised his hand to hold back his daughter¡¯s forehead.


    ¡°Bull Demon Head Chomp! Bull Demon Hoof Stomp!¡±


    Lu Linghe stubbornly pushed forward, swinging her little fists wildly but could not touch Lu Changsheng at all.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, then picked up his daughter and said, ¡°Alright, alright, it¡¯s time to eat.¡±


    ¡°Is it mealtime already?¡±


    Lu Linghe showed a happy smile, slightly out of breath, and holding her father¡¯s hand she said, ¡°Daddy, when I¡¯ve eaten and grown up, I¡¯ll be able to punch you.¡± sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Alright, eat a lot then.¡±


    Lu Changsheng rubbed his daughter¡¯s hair bun.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll eat three bowls! And I finished the candy you gave me too!¡±


    Lu Linghe continued.


    ¡°Good, Daddy will give you another jar later.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said indulgently.


    ¡­


    Time swiftly passed, and a year went by with winter yielding to spring.


    The vigorous Demon Subjugation Order in the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm was gradually coming to an end.


    During this period, many demonic and robber cultivators were struck down.


    But this also led to many demonic and robber cultivators retaliating against marketplaces and family forces, plundering them.


    Red Leaf Valley Market had been attacked by demonic cultivators half a year ago, leaving Lu Yuanzhong severely injured.


    If not for the talismans given by Lu Changsheng, Lu Yuanzhong might have died there.


    Thus, in the following time, Lu Miaoge also went to Red Leaf Valley Market to maintain order, to prevent any miscreants from causing trouble.


    In those times, Bi Lake Mountain was very peaceful, with no incidents occurring.


    As usual, Lu Changsheng conducted alchemy, talisman making, artifact refining, and spent time with his wives and children.


    In this year, Lu Changsheng only had three more children.


    But the third generation of the Lu family had already unknowingly surpassed four hundred members.


    Yet the system had not granted any subsidiary money.


    It is worth mentioning that not long ago, Xia Zhiyue¡¯s brother, Xia Zhaoyang, achieved Foundation Establishment.


    He came to Bi Lake Mountain to pay his respects and invited Lu Changsheng and her sister to Qingyun Sect to join in his minor celebration.


    When they arrived at Qingyun Sect for the celebration, Lu Changsheng and Xia Zhiyue learned news.


    Xia Zhaoyang, due to his commendable performance during the demon subjugation missions, caught the eye of a False Core elder of the Enforcement Hall. With this breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, he became an executor in the Enforcement Hall.


    Although just a junior executor, it was still a significant position.


    His future status in Qingyun Sect would be much higher than that of cultivators like Zhao Qingqing.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng accompanied the siblings to pay homage to their father, Xia Long.


    ¡°Dad, my husband has been very good to me, and now both Xiaoyang and I have achieved Foundation Establishment. You can rest in peace.¡±


    Xia Zhiyue and Xia Zhaoyang knelt before their father¡¯s tombstone.


    Xia Long, coming from a loose cultivator background, now had both children achieve Foundation Establishment, indeed he could rest in peace.


    After all, such a feat, let alone in a loose cultivator,


    Even in an Energy Refining Family, it would be considered as the ancestral grave emitting a bluish smoke.


    ¡­


    When Lu Changsheng and Xia Zhiyue returned to Bi Lake Mountain, they received a message from their son, Lu Ping¡¯an.


    He shared that he had reached Perfected Qi Refinement and was ready for Foundation Establishment.


    Normally, given Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s cultivation speed, he should have reached Perfection long ago.


    But due to switching to practice the Black Dragon Codex, anchoring in White Tiger Mountain, and strengthening his foundation, quite some time was consumed.


    ¡°Zi Xiao, Ping¡¯an has sent a letter preparing for Foundation Establishment, so you will need to head to White Tiger Mountain to hold the fort for the time being.¡±


    Having read the letter, Lu Changsheng found Ling Zixiao and spoke.


    Now as the Demon Subjugation Order neared its end, they still couldn¡¯t neglect the issues caused by demonic and robber cultivators.


    Previously with Lu Ping¡¯an and the Nine Netherhound holding the fort, he had been very reassured.


    But now that Lu Ping¡¯an would return to Bi Lake Mountain for Foundation Establishment, someone naturally needed to hold the fort at White Tiger Mountain.

 Chapter 820: Lu Pingans Breakthrough in

    Chapter 1023: Chapter 363: Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, the Meaning of Cultivation!_3


    Chapter 1023: Chapter 363: Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, the Meaning of Cultivation!_3


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Ling Zixiao nodded in agreement after hearing this.


    Although there were quite a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators at home,


    Lu Miaoge was presiding over the Red Leaf Valley Market now.


    Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoyun, and Qu Zhenzhen could not leave.


    Li Xingruo, Xia Zhizue, and Bai Ling were not adept at Fighting Techniques, so she alone had to head to White Tiger Mountain.


    Soon after, Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao went together to White Tiger Mountain.


    As for the Bi Lake Mountain side, Lu Changsheng was rather at ease.


    After all, with so many Foundation Establishment Cultivators at home and the Mount Sumeru Tree King overseeing, he could rush back in case of any emergency.


    ¡°Father, Aunt!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Qingsong, and others rushed to greet Lu Changsheng as soon as they heard he was coming.


    Lu Changsheng asked about the general situation at White Tiger Mountain and had his son Lu Qingsong hand over the Great Formation to Ling Zixiao, then he took Lu Ping¡¯an back to Bi Lake Mountain for Foundation Establishment.


    Two months later,


    Lu Ping¡¯an successfully achieved Foundation Establishment, forming the Black Dragon Dao Foundation.


    During the ritual of Foundation Establishment, which stripped away his mortal shell, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art broke through to the seventh layer.


    Immediately, Lu Changsheng not only gained a dense surge of mana that advanced his cultivation level, but his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art reached the peak of the eighth level!


    He was just one step away from breaking through the third rank with his Body Refinement!


    He didn¡¯t even need Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art to break through to the eighth level.


    As long as Lu Wangshu, or he himself, worked hard for a few years, his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art was likely to break through to the ninth layer!


    ¡°Father.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an stepped out of the cabin, bowing respectfully to Lu Changsheng.


    Having just achieved his breakthrough, he exuded an imposing aura, majestic and commanding.


    This was the effect of the Black Dragon Codex!


    The process of cultivation aimed at transforming into a True Dragon had endowed him with a bit of Dragon Prestige.


    Lu Changsheng, accustomed to seeing his son¡¯s gentle and tolerant demeanor, now found this new appearance slightly jarring.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and instructed Lu Ping¡¯an to continue consolidating his realm.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded and returned inside the cabin to consolidate his realm.


    Seeing his son enter the cabin, Lu Changsheng was reminded of the time his wife, Lu Lanshu, was pregnant with this son.


    Though he had come to Qingzhu Mountain as a son-in-law without much affection arranged by the Lu Family,


    the moment he learned he was to be a father, he felt an uncontrollable, heartfelt joy.


    He still remembered how anxious and nervous he felt outside the delivery room when Lu Ping¡¯an was about to be born.


    ¡°Time flies


    Lu Changsheng remarked somewhat sentimentally.


    Over forty years had passed, and he had had transformed from a son-in-law in Qingzhu Mountain to a revered elder.


    His eldest son under his guidance had also progressed from a mortal with no Spiritual Root to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    ¡­


    A month later, Lu Ping¡¯an emerged from seclusion.


    His body¡¯s mana aura was restrained, and the fierce and imposing demeanor had vanished.


    His originally regular facial features now had sharper contours.


    ¡°Your mother has always hoped you would succeed in Cultivation, now that you have achieved Foundation Establishment, you should inform her.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son, pleased with his appearance.


    It had been quite some time since he visited Ruyi Prefecture.


    Thinking that his son had just achieved oundation Establishment, he decided it was a good opportunity to visit Ruyi Prefecture.


    ¡°Right.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded upon hearing this.


    In earlier years, he often returned to visit his mother, brother, and sister.


    But having been stationed at White Tiger Mountain in recent years, he had not been to Ruyi Prefecture for some time.


    With that, Lu Changsheng and Lu Ping¡¯an left Bi Lake Mountain, piloting the Spirit Boat toward Ruyi Prefecture.


    Lu Lanshu, Lu Qing¡¯er, and Lu Zi¡¯er had been residing at Bi Lake Mountain.


    But perhaps ultimately due to the separation between immortals and mortals, the women felt somewhat ill at ease and moved to Ruyi Prefecture under the pretext of staying close to their children in the secular world.


    Father and son piloted the Spirit Boat to Ruyi County City.


    Lu Changsheng thought back to his previous visits when his wives and children gradually aged, as his appearance seemed even older than his children, prompting a sigh as he gently touched his face.


    Instantly, his youthful countenance aged, appearing around fifty.


    But his eyes shimmered with the presence of an Immortal, donned in a green Magical Robe, exuding an elegant and unworldly charm that made him stand out.


    ¡°Dad?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an paused when he saw Lu Changsheng¡¯s action, tempted to imitate.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to.¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced at his sonand simply advised.


    Both soared through the sky toward the Lu Residence.


    Previously, Lu Changsheng had Ling Zixiao set up a simple Formation around the Lu Residence to ward off petty thieves.


    However, such Formations naturally had no effect on him.


    ¡°Lanshu.¡±


    Lu Changsheng softly called out to a woman in her forties or fifties with a fair complexion, dignified and commanding, dressed in a deep turquoise Palace Dress, holding a civet cat, in the backyard.


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    Lu Ping¡¯an stepped forward and bowed.


    Seeing his significantly aged mother, he felt a heavy heart.


    He knew that as humans aged, the effectiveness of Elixir Medicines like Preserving Youth Pills and other age-defying pills would gradually weaken.


    ¡°Husband? Ping¡¯an!¡±


    Lu Lanshu showed a mix of surprise and joy upon seeing them.


    Not only surprised by Lu Chan¡­

 Chapter 821: Lu Pingans Breakthrough in

    Chapter 1024: Chapter 363: Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, the Meaning of Cultivation!_4


    Chapter 1024: Chapter 363: Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Breakthrough in Foundation Establishment, the Meaning of Cultivation!_4


    Even though she had taken the Preserving Youth Pills given by Lu Changsheng, making her appear much younger than her actual age,


    there was still a pressure she felt in the presence of Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Hehe, my return this time is to bring you some good news.¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled softly and spoke.


    ¡°Good news? Is it related to Ping¡¯an?¡±


    Lu Lanshu immediately looked at her son and guessed aloud.


    As Lu Changsheng¡¯s wife, who had managed the secular Lu Family in her earlier years, she was no ignorant woman.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an.¡±


    Lu Changsheng prompted his son to speak for himself.


    ¡°Mother, I have recently broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an grinned at his mother as he spoke.


    From a young age, he knew that his mother had always hoped to give birth to a child with a Spiritual Root.


    She was overjoyed to the point of tears when she learned he possessed a Spiritual Root.


    Before he left for Qingzhu Mountain, she constantly reminded him to listen to his father as well as Auntie Miaoge and Aunt Miao Yun, among others.


    Every time he returned home in his early years, his mother would inquire about his cultivation progress.


    Because in her heart, all things were inferior;only cultivation was supreme! Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Now that he had broken through to Foundation Establishment, he had fulfilled one of his mother¡¯s wishes.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment Stage? Foundation Establishment, Ping¡¯an, are you referring to the Foundation Establishment Ancestor¡¯s level of Foundation Establishment?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Lanshu suddenly covered her mouth in astonishment, her face full of disbelief.


    Though she was a mortal,


    she was very clear about this common cultivation knowledge.


    She was still getting updates about the Cultivation World from the Ruyi Marquis Mansion, and she understood what Foundation Establishment represented;that was why she found it so unbelievable now!


    After all, there were not many Foundation Establishment Ancestors throughout Qingzhu Mountain and Bi Lake Mountain.


    And now, her son, at the age of forty-three, had become an exalted Foundation Establishment Ancestor!


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an grinned as he replied.


    ¡°My son has actually broken through to Foundation Establishment. I¡¯ve heard Foundation Establishment allows one to fly through the sky. Ping¡¯an, show your mother.¡±


    Lu Lanshu was extremely excited, and she lost her composure completely.


    Immediately, Lu Ping¡¯an levitated into the air with his mother, confirming this point, but Lu Lanshu still felt as if she were dreaming.


    Were it not for Lu Changsheng¡¯s instruction to keep the matter secret for now, Lu Lanshu would have wished to announce it to the entire family and tell everyone in the world that her son had broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    However, hearing that the matter concerned the family¡¯s future, she understood the gravity of the situation and promised not to reveal it.


    But Lu Changsheng also stated that he would announce his son¡¯s breakthrough in a few years and hold a ceremony.


    After all, wealth and honor unacknowledged in one¡¯s hometown are like dressing in fine robes at night.


    He may not care for such things, but Lu Lanshu still wished to witness her son¡¯s Foundation Establishment celebration.


    After a brief explanation, Lu Lanshu notified the family that Lu Changsheng and Lu Ping¡¯an had returned.


    ¡°Greetings, Father.¡±


    ¡°Big brother.¡±


    ¡°Grandfather, Uncle


    Although many branches had split off from the secular Lu Family, as the main line in Ruyi County City, there were still many Lu Family disciples at home.


    These people came one after another to greet Lu Changsheng.


    Some came out of concern and longing for Lu Changsheng as a father, and for Lu Ping¡¯an as a big brother,


    but most of the children, having been sent away from the secular world at a young age, rarely met and looked at Lu Changsheng with a mix of awe and unfamiliarity.


    Lu Changsheng, seeing this, let out a deep sigh, his heart growing increasingly sentimental.


    This was also the reason he seldom visited Ruyi Prefecture.


    Even though he believed his nature had become more indifferent over time,


    faced with this situation, he still couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    After all, the birth of these children all included his personal desires and purposiveness.


    Although he could grant these children wealth and glory, he could not fully let go in his heart.


    Not just Lu Changsheng, but Lu Ping¡¯an, too, felt a heavy heart facing this situation.


    He deeply understood the meaning of the division between immortals and mortals.


    This was just between mortals and Foundation Establishment.


    If it were Core Formation, Nascent Soul, or the legendary Divinity Transformation, it would be akin to a chasm dividing heaven and earth!


    After all, a Nascent Soul Immortal with a lifespan of five hundred years could sit back and watch countless rises and falls.


    ¡°Father, without a Spiritual Root, is one unable to cultivate and embark upon the path to immortality?¡±


    At night, after the family banquet, Lu Ping¡¯an looked at his father and spoke with a heavy heart.


    Today, many of his younger brothers and sisters sought him out to catch up, but as they talked, he gradually fell silent.


    ¡°Man is the master of his fate. It may not be possible now, but it might be in the future.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke softly, able to understand his son¡¯s feelings.


    ¡°Man is the master of his fate


    Upon hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an clenched his fists.


    He had broken through to Foundation Establishment,


    but, apart from the case where his father had given him a Spiritual Root, he had never heard of such a thing happening.


    ¡°Many things might be beyond our ability now.¡±


    ¡°But the meaning of cultivation lies in the fact that with enough strength, one can rectify regrets and achieve all that is wonderful.¡±


    ¡°One day, if you become an immortal, perhaps with a flick of your fingers, you could enable mortals to cultivate or even revive those you cannot bear to lose from the river of time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the night sky as he spoke.


    People had to learn to console themselves.


    He was consoling himself in this way.


    One day, as long as he became an immortal, standing at the pinnacle of the Immortal Path, he could rectify all that was wonderful, leaving no regrets in life.


    And with the system at his side, he believed he could accomplish this.


    ¡°The meaning of cultivation, to rectify regrets and beauty


    Lu Ping¡¯an, hearing these words, gazed at the starry night sky and murmured to himself.


    After a moment, he saw Lu Changsheng leaving and, with a resolute clench of his fist, said, ¡°Father, I understand!¡±

 Chapter 822: Dragon Roar Awakening Becoming a

    Chapter 1025: Chapter 364: Dragon Roar Awakening, Becoming a Disciple of Hong Lian!


    Chapter 1025: Chapter 364: Dragon Roar Awakening, Becoming a Disciple of Hong Lian!


    Bi Yun Peak, Alchemy Hall.


    Nine dragon heads spewed raging flames, above which a bronze cauldron was set.


    Spiritual liquid boiled inside the cauldron as Lu Changsheng threw in various precious and valuable spiritual medicines, spirit fruits, monster cores, demon beast skeletons, and more.


    He was preparing a medicinal bath for his son Lu Lingxiao and daughter Lu Linghe.


    Ever since learning about the Medicinal Bath Technique, he had wanted to give some of his talented children a medicinal baptism.


    However, previous baths, aside from those for Lu Wangshu and Lu Xingchen, were ordinary baptisms.


    The spiritual medicines and spirit stones used before didn¡¯t even compare to what he was using now.


    On the one hand, indeed, these two children had exceptional talents, and he wanted to give them a head start.


    On the other hand, this was also about the relationship with Ling Zixiao.


    After all, children with good talents, and those who were children of his Dao companion, would spend more time with him, so he was inevitably biased.


    As time passed, the spiritual liquid in the cauldron turned into a dark, thick, and turbid color.


    Then, Lu Changsheng opened several porcelain bottles and poured them one by one into the cauldron.


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    At that moment, the Ancient Beast Taming Charm shimmered, and a faint figure appeared, looking sublimely beautiful, slender, noble, and uniquely graceful.


    She cast spell after spell towards the bronze cauldron.


    ¡°Buzz buzz buzz


    The cauldron immediately began to hum and tremble. The liquid inside roared and splashed, gleaming with a radiant light, making the phantom images of the Nine Netherhound, Heavenly Demon Phoenix, Iron-Eating Beast, and Mount Sumeru Tree King appear intermittently.


    The originally dark and viscous liquid gradually turned light gold, emitting a strong, aromatic scent.


    ¡°Young Master, the elixirs are ready;you can enter the cauldron now.¡±


    Hong Lian¡¯s voice was soft and pleasing.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, looked towards his side, and called out to his son, who was pursing his lips with bright eyes, ¡°Xiao¡¯er.¡±


    ¡°Dad, I¡¯m ready!¡±


    Lu Lingxiao nodded as he spoke.


    He was only nine years old but looked as tall as a normal adolescent.


    Dressed in a cyan robe, his youthful face carried a hint of valor.


    Hearing Lu Changsheng¡¯s words, he directly leaped into the boiling bronze cauldron.


    He knew that once he completed the medicinal bath baptism, he could begin cultivating.


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    As Lu Lingxiao entered the cauldron, his body instantly became scalding hot, and his skin turned red, he groaned softly.


    Although the medicinal bath was extremely hot, it would not scald anyone.


    Instead, it transformed into a surging force of medicinal power, cleaning and strengthening his body, limbs, bones, and Dantian.


    ¡°Daddy, will brother get boiled?¡±


    Lu Linghe, wearing a lotus dress and tying two buns, biting her fingers, looked at the bubbling bronze cauldron and spoke with fear.


    ¡°Of course not, it¡¯s just like taking a bath. Xiaohe will grow up quickly after the bath.¡±


    ¡°And the liquid inside tastes really good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng laughed as he heard his daughter¡¯s words.


    As children, the siblings grew up consuming various heavenly and earthly treasures, treating strengthening and essence-cultivating elixirs like candy.


    These elixirs and treasures might not be fully absorbed and used.


    This medicinal bath baptism not only helped them refine all the medicine power within their bodies but also improved their talents.


    Once the medicinal bath was over, both could begin cultivating directly.


    There was no need, like most children, to wait until twelve years old for their meridians and Dantian to withstand nature¡¯s spiritual energy.


    ¡°Xiaohe, it¡¯s okay.¡±


    Ling Zixiao, who had been holding her daughter¡¯s shoulders, spoke softly.


    She fully understood how much Lu Changsheng had spent on this cauldron bath.


    Not just nearly one hundred thousand spirit stones worth of heaven and earth spiritual materials.


    He also extracted essence blood from the Nine Netherhound, Heavenly Demon Phoenix, Cold Blue Dark Turtle, Iron-Eating Beast, Mount Sumeru Tree King, and Abyssal Ghoul Blossoms.


    ¡°Brother, are you getting cooked?¡±


    Lu Linghe expressed disbelief and shouted loudly to her brother inside the cauldron.


    ¡°No


    Lu Lingxiao remained silent for a moment before gritting his teeth and uttering two words.


    ¡°Daddy, Mommy, brother seems getting cooked.¡±


    Lu Linghe immediately looked up and said. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Seeing her daughter¡¯s dilly-dallying, and Hong Lian waiting by the side, Ling Zixiao directly clenched her teeth, picked her up, and with a ¡®plop¡¯, threw her into the cauldron.


    ¡°Ah, Daddy, Mommy, it¡¯s so hot!¡±


    Unlike Lu Lingxiao, who held his breath and endured, Lu Linghe immediately cried out in discomfort.


    ¡°Xiaohe, be good, after the bath, you will grow up quickly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately soothed her.


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    Hong Lian cast more spells into the bronze cauldron, causing the medicinal liquid to boil continuously and radiate luminous light.


    ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s ready now.¡±


    She spoke and then her figure returned to the Ancient Beast Taming Charm.


    Without Xu Ruyin, she could not stay away from the Ancient Beast Taming Charm for long, and casting these spells drained her significantly.


    ¡°Hong Lian, thank you for your hard work.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded as he spoke, holding the Ancient Beast Taming Charm in his palm.


    ¡°Daddy lied, the liquid doesn¡¯t taste good at all, it¡¯s so bitter!¡±


    After a while, Lu Linghe¡¯s face turned red, as if she was drunk, and she said in grievance to Lu Changsheng.


    ..¡±


    Lu Changsheng stayed silent for a moment, then a bottle appeared in his hand, and he poured out two Strengthen the Essence and Cultivate the Origin Pills, shouting to his daughter in the cauldron, ¡°Xiaohe, open your mouth.¡±


    ¡°Biu!¡±


    After Lu Linghe consumed the pills, she immediately shouted loudly, ¡°Daddy, I want to eat more.¡±


    Seeing her husband feeding their daughter treats, Ling Zixiao wanted to say something, but was at a loss for words, only able to sigh with a hand on her forehead.


    And so, time passed bit by bit, the medicinal bath roared and boiled, luminescence surged, washing marrow and cleansing for the siblings, allowing them to undergo a transformative rebirth.


    Lu Lingxiao clenched his teeth and endured the medicinal bath baptism.


    Previously, Lu Wangshu told him, the reason she was so impressive was that, during her medicinal bath baptism, she stayed fully conscious and completed the transformative rebirth.

 Chapter 823: Dragon Roar Awakening Becoming a

    Chapter 1026: Chapter 364: Dragon Roar Awakening, Becoming a Disciple of Hong Lian!_2


    Chapter 1026: Chapter 364: Dragon Roar Awakening, Becoming a Disciple of Hong Lian!_2


    And he was determined to surpass this older sister of his and suppress her, naturally not willing to be weaker than her.


    Lu Linghe, however, had no idea when he had fallen into a deep slumber.


    ¡°Buzz


    Two days later, a vigorous and domineering aura suddenly emanated from Lu Lingxiao¡¯s body.


    ¡°Is this the Dragon Roar Physique!?¡±


    Ling Zixiao sensed this familiar aura and abruptly turned her gaze toward her son, her face filled with surprise and astonishment.


    She had not expected her son to have the Dragon Roar Physique just like herself!


    This made her ecstatic and overwhelmingly delighted!


    Her son, with a First-Grade Spiritual Root and nurtured meticulously by herself and Lu Changsheng, was destined for the Core Formation Stage!


    Now seeing that her son possessed the Dragon Roar Physique, she felt it was not just hopeful for Core Formation.


    Rather, it was a certainty that he would achieve Core Formation, and even had the potential to become a Nascent Soul True Lord!


    ¡°Hm? The Dragon Roar Physique has awakened?¡±


    Lu Changsheng paused, also somewhat taken aback by the surprise.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that, under the influence of the Medicinal Bath, his son¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique would awaken.


    You must know, the Dragon Roar Physique is a recessive Spiritual Body, which would gradually awaken as one grows and practices cultivation.


    His son was only nine years old, not yet having started his cultivation journey;how could the Dragon Roar Physique awaken so soon?


    However, the next moment, Lu Changsheng realized that it must be due to his son¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique being incomplete;an Incomplete Dragon Roar Physique, and therefore different from the norm.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately looked towards the Bronze Cauldron where his daughter Lu Linghe lay unconscious, summoned his Great Hand of Magical Power, and lifted her out.


    The early awakening of the Dragon Roar Physique in his son was naturally a good thing.


    But if his daughter¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique were to awaken early, that would not be good at all.


    The Dragon Roar Physique was only suitable for the male body!


    If a daughter had the Dragon Roar Physique, it would be a curse rather than a blessing!


    He hadn¡¯t yet perfected his Yin Yang Creation Scripture, unable to completely resolve the issue of the Dragon Roar Physique!


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    However, at this very moment, a fierce yet faint aura had already started to permeate from Lu Linghe¡¯s body.


    ¡°How can this be!?¡±


    Ling Zixiao, upon seeing Lu Changsheng¡¯s actions and still somewhat puzzled as to why he took the daughter out of the Medicinal Bath, abruptly sensed the familiar aura coming from her daughter¡¯s body, and her delighted expression instantly changed. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She was naturally happy and thrilled that her son had the Dragon Roar Physique.


    But if her daughter had the Dragon Roar Physique, she could not be happy.


    She, herself, had the Dragon Roar Physique and knew all too well how much trouble this Spiritual Body had caused her.


    During her Foundation Establishment breakthrough, she almost died because of the outburst caused by the Dragon Roar Physique.


    Had it not been for meeting Lu Changsheng, she would have withered and died from the burning Yang energy of the Dragon Roar Physique, burning her meridians and Dantian.


    Even now, she could only practice cultivation at a slow pace thanks to Lu Changsheng¡¯s help in managing the Dragon Roar of Yang Energy within her body.


    ¡°The Dragon Roar Physique


    Hong Lian, from within the Ancient Beast Taming Charm, was also surprised to see the condition of the siblings.


    Though she had long resided within the Ancient Beast Taming Charm,


    over the years, she had tutored Lu Changsheng¡¯s children and observed their conditions.


    She could clearly recognize that the Lu Family Disciples¡¯ talents were significantly improving!


    And also, an early Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    Before that, a Gengjin Body Constitution returned home.


    Now, suddenly two Dragon Roar Physiques appeared.


    Although there was something off about these two Dragon Roar Physiques, it was still astounding.


    ¡°Dragon Emperor Body, is this the legendary Dragon Emperor Body, as terrifying as this


    Hong Lian murmured to herself, her heart filled with astonishment and emotion.


    For a moment, she couldn¡¯t help but look forward to what kind of talented offspring would be born after Lu Changsheng¡¯s Core Formation, Nascent Soul, and Divinity Transformation.


    Because as far as she knew, the higher the Cultivation Realm of the Dragon Emperor Body, the more amazing the talents of the offspring born.


    ¡°However, the Dragon Emperor Body should at least reach the Core Formation Stage to increase the chances of his children having a Spiritual Body, right?¡±


    ¡°The lord is only at the Foundation Establishment Stage now, even with the Dragon Emperor Body, at most it would make it easier than other Cultivators to have offspring with a Spiritual Root Talent, it couldn¡¯t possibly involve Spiritual Bodies


    Hong Lian was puzzled in her heart.


    However, thinking of the fact that the mysteries surrounding Lu Changsheng had not only not diminished over the years but had become even more enigmatic, she did not measure him against common wisdom.


    After all, the Dragon Emperor Body was just her guess.


    The situation of Lu Changsheng, his constitution, might be similar to that of the Dragon Emperor Body, but it could be even more astonishing.


    Moreover, even the same constitution might differ, not necessarily the same.


    Then, Hong Lian¡¯s Soul observed the condition of Lu Lingxiao and Lu Linghe and spoke out, ¡°Lord, Ling Xiao and Linghe¡¯s Dragon Roar Physiques must be With Flaw, incomplete Dragon Roar Physiques, which is why they awakened under the influence of the Medicinal Bath.¡±


    She had provided the Medicinal Bath Technique, so naturally, she felt the need to give an explanation.


    ¡°Mm, I know.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded and said.


    He, of course, knew his children¡¯s Dragon Roar Physiques were incomplete, both being Incomplete Spirit Physiques.


    ¡°Lord


    Ling Zixiao looked at Lu Linghe in Lu Changsheng¡¯s arms, biting her lip, her face full of heartache.


    This daughter of hers was not very clever to start with, and now, also burdened with the Dragon Roar Physique, it made her heart ache beyond measure.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I was well aware of Xiaohe¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique, I just didn¡¯t expect the Medicinal Bath to stimulate it and cause an early awakening.¡±


    ¡°Zi Xiao, rest assured, once I finish my Cultivation Technique transformation, I¡¯ll be able to resolve your and Xiaohe¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held his daughter, reassuring his wife.


    If it had been before, he might have been worried about this situation.


    But now, as long as he completed his cultivation of the ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic,¡± he could attempt to resolve the Dragon Roar Physique!


    He might not be able to completely resolve it at the Foundation Establishment Stage,


    but as long as he achieved a breakthrough in Core Formation, he would have a seventy to eighty percent certainty!


    ¡°Lord, you can resolve it?¡±


    Ling Zixiao immediately recalled Lu Changsheng mentioning before that once he finished his transformation of the Cultivation Technique, he would have a way to resolve the Dragon Roar Physique.

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    Chapter 1027: Chapter 364: Dragon Roar Awakening, Becoming a Disciple of Hong Lian!_3


    Chapter 1027: Chapter 364: Dragon Roar Awakening, Becoming a Disciple of Hong Lian!_3


    Just for a moment, she was so anxious that she forgot about the issue.


    Of course, it was also because her subconscious assumed that the method her husband used to resolve the Dragon Roar Physique issue relied on the Dragon Invocation Technique, a Dual Cultivation Technique.


    ¡°Alright, once I perfect my cultivation technique, I will be able to balance Yin and Yang, resolving the issue of the Dragon Roar Physique.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, infusing Yin Yang Magic Power into his daughter¡¯s body to balance her Dragon Roar Physique.


    ¡°Dad, Mom, what¡¯s wrong with Xiaohe?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Lingxiao, who was in the medicinal bath, opened his eyes, asking with some pain.


    Although the medicinal bath would not cause his body to explode and die, the baptism process was still very painful, causing one to easily fall unconscious.


    ¡°Xiaohe is not well and unsuited for the medicinal bath, Xiao¡¯er, concentrate on your baptism.¡±


    Ling Zixiao spoke out, telling her son not to worry.


    ¡°Mmm~¡±


    Lu Linghe in Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace, somewhat groggily opened her sleepy eyes.


    But seeing herself lying in her daddy¡¯s arms, she immediately smacked her lips a few times and nuzzled her little head in Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace before falling asleep again.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, at most she¡¯ll start her cultivation a few years later;it won¡¯t have any impact.¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to reassure Ling Zixiao.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Ling Zixiao nodded.


    Although Lu Changsheng said he could resolve his daughter¡¯s situation,


    seeing his daughter like this, she was still exceedingly heartbroken.


    ¡­


    A day later, Lu Lingxiao was lifted out of the bronze cauldron by Lu Changsheng.


    Following the medicinal bath baptism and the awakening of the Dragon Roar Physique, he too fell unconscious.


    Lu Changsheng could clearly see that his son¡¯s fair skin was glowing, crystal clear and shiny, just like warm jade.


    The meridians and Dantian not only flowed with pure and rich Spiritual Energy but were also filled with strands of intense Dragon Roar of Yang Energy.


    As long as this son began his cultivation, practicing Yang attribute-based cultivation techniques would allow him to make rapid progress, advancing by leaps and bounds.


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng checked the status of his son¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique.


    ¡°Just as I had guessed


    Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes slightly.


    Being a bearer of the Dragon Roar Physique himself, he could clearly discern the differences within his son¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique.


    Indeed, as he had previously conjectured, his son¡¯s Dragon Roar of Yang Energy lacked nourishment for the flesh and muscles.


    Overall, the effects were much worse than his own.


    But it could also be because his son was still young and had not started cultivation, so the full effects of the Dragon Roar Physique had not been fully manifested.


    ¡°Regardless, Lingxiao¡¯s talent is destined to be extraordinary, and in the future, he will become the mainstay of the Lu Family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not dwell on the matter too much.


    Even if his son did not possess the Dragon Roar Physique, just having a First-Grade Spiritual Root was already quite remarkable.


    Even if this Dragon Roar Physique was incomplete, it would not be worse than a Medium-grade Spirit Body, and it might even have the effects of a Superior Spirit Body!


    ¡°Zi Xiao, I wish for Xiao¡¯er to take Senior Red Lotus as his master, what do you think?¡± Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    At this time, Lu Changsheng conveyed his thoughts to Ling Zixiao, inquiring.


    After obtaining the Dragon Roar Physique, he knew that techniques related to Yang, fire, and thunder elements were the most suitable for his son.


    The cultivation techniques he possessed at the moment were indeed not as fitting for Lu Lingxiao as ¡°Vermilion Bird Sky-Scorching Art¡± from Senior Red Lotus.


    Therefore, he thought of allowing Lu Lingxiao to take Senior Red Lotus as a master to instruct him.


    Not only would he find a teacher for his son, but his bond with Red Lotus would also deepen.


    Having interacted for so long, Lu Changsheng still couldn¡¯t understand why Red Lotus, a Nascent Soul True Lord, was so obedient to him.


    Although his charisma was not bad, and he could reconstruct her Physical Body in the future, it shouldn¡¯t be to this extent, right?


    So, he also wished to further deepen their relationship.


    ¡°Taking Red Lotus as a master?¡±


    Hearing this, Ling Zixiao immediately said, ¡°For Xiao¡¯er to take Senior Red Lotus as a master would be fantastic!¡±


    Although Red Lotus showed no airs around Lu Changsheng,


    they still held great respect and reverence for her.


    If her son could take a Nascent Soul True Lord as a master, she naturally saw it as a great opportunity!


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, looking towards the Ancient Beast Taming Charm and inquiring to Red Lotus, ¡°What do you think of Lingxiao?¡±


    ¡°Lingxiao possesses a First-Grade Spiritual Root and the Dragon Roar Physique;naturally, his talent is exceptional.¡±


    Red Lotus perceived the implication in Lu Changsheng¡¯s words and replied thus.


    ¡°I mean to ask if you, Red Lotus, would be willing to take Lingxiao as a disciple.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said thoughtfully.


    ¡°If it pleases you, Red Lotus is naturally willing.¡±


    Red Lotus responded immediately upon hearing this.


    Although she did not have any intentions to take on disciples,


    Lu Lingxiao¡¯s talent wasn¡¯t enough to make her want to cherish him and take him as a disciple.


    But if Lu Changsheng was willing to entrust this son to her tutelage, taking her as a master, she was quite pleased.


    After all, the relationship between a master and disciple in the cultivation world is special, akin to that of parents and children.


    If she were to become Lu Lingxiao¡¯s Shimu, her relationship with Lu Changsheng would also grow closer.


    ¡°Alright, in that case, when Xiao¡¯er awakes, I will have him take you as a master.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this, showed a faint smile on his face.


    ¡­


    Six days later, Lu Changsheng received a message from Ling Zixiao, informing him that their son Lu Lingxiao had awakened.


    He couldn¡¯t help feeling sentimental that his son had slept for quite a while.


    You must know, his daughter Lu Wangshu only slept for three days and nights.


    However, considering that the medicinal bath he prepared was intended for two people,


    but as Lu Linghe, due to the Dragon Roar Physique, was removed halfway through,


    the rest of the medicinal bath was mostly absorbed and baptized by Lu Lingxiao alone, who awakened the Dragon Roar Physique.


    So, it was normal for him to sleep a bit longer.


    He arrived at the courtyard and immediately saw Ling Zixiao talking with their two children, mother, and son.


    ¡°Mother, don¡¯t worry, I will definitely take good care of my sister.¡±


    Lu Lingxiao said with a serious face.


    ¡°My lord.¡±


    ¡°Dad, Daddy!¡±


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng approaching, all three of them called out immediately.

 Chapter 825: Dragon Roar Awakening Becoming a

    Chapter 1028: Chapter 364: Dragon Roar Awakening, Becoming a Disciple of Hong Lian!_4


    Chapter 1028: Chapter 364: Dragon Roar Awakening, Becoming a Disciple of Hong Lian!_4


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng caught sight of his son Lu Lingxiao and paused.


    He noticed that his son¡¯s originally clear, distinct black and white eyes had turned a light golden color.


    In earlier years, he had noted that his son¡¯s eyes sometimes shimmered with a faint golden luster.


    But now they had completely changed to gold, like amber in the sunlight, giving off a divine and majestic aura.


    ¡°My lord, Xiao¡¯er¡¯s eyes turned this way after he woke up, but upon checking, I didn¡¯t find anything unusual.¡±


    Ling Zixiao communicated to Lu Changsheng telepathically, somewhat worried.


    ¡°Hong Lian, do you know what this is about?¡±


    Lu Changsheng held the Ancient Beast Taming Charm in his hand, turning to question Hong Lian.


    ¡°This could be due to the recent awakening of the Spiritual Body, or it could be because there is a flaw within the Spiritual Body


    Hong Lian spoke softly.


    The Spiritual Body was truly mystical;even as a Nascent Soul True Lord, she found it difficult to fully understand the situation.


    Moreover, now that she was only a Soul, she could not examine Lu Lingxiao¡¯s condition in detail. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°A flaw in the Spiritual Body


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng looked at his son and laughed, ¡°Xiao¡¯er¡¯s eyes certainly are extraordinary and full of valor. In the future, upon seeing them, others will know that Lu Changsheng has a Qilin son.¡±


    He didn¡¯t feel much about these golden eyes.


    He just thought it was obvious that they were extraordinary and might easily cause trouble to arise.


    ¡°Daddy, what about me, what about me?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Linghe immediately ran in front of Lu Changsheng, puffing out her chest, urging her father to take a good look and praise her.


    ¡°Hahaha, my Xiaohe is clever and lovely, innocent and carefree;who wouldn¡¯t like her?¡±


    ¡°Daddy loves Xiaohe the most.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing his daughter¡¯s adorable manner, ruffled her hair bun and spoke with a laugh.


    After a pleasant family chat, Lu Changsheng called out to Lu Lingxiao, ¡°Xiao¡¯er, come with me.¡±


    Originally, he had planned to start both siblings on their cultivation journey together.


    However, due to the condition of his daughter Lu Linghe, her cultivation had to be put on hold.


    After all, if his daughter started cultivating and it led to the awakening of the Dragon Roar Physique, it would definitely cause some trouble.


    ¡°Dad.¡±


    Lu Lingxiao, hearing his father¡¯s words, promptly followed Lu Changsheng into the hall.


    ¡°You are about to begin your cultivation, and I have found you a master.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke, raising his hand slightly, and the Ancient Beast Taming Charm shimmered, bringing forth the sacred and noble, ethereal figure of Hong Lian.


    Lu Lingxiao immediately looked at the figure standing before him, clad in splendid palace robes, with exquisite and stunning features and an intangible form.


    Seeing Hong Lian¡¯s crimson pupils, he thought of his own light golden eyes reflected in the mirror earlier and felt a sudden pause in his heart.


    ¡°This is your master, Hong Lian.¡±


    Lu Changsheng turned to his son and said, ¡°Go on, greet your master.¡±


    ¡°Disciple Lu Lingxiao, greets Master!¡±


    Lu Lingxiao immediately took a step back and knelt down to pay respects to Hong Lian, performing the grand gesture of acknowledging a master.


    Lu Lingxiao knew of the high and noble status of Hong Lian, as his mother Ling Zixiao had informed him earlier, aware that becoming her disciple would greatly help his future cultivation.


    ¡°Good, from now on, you are my disciple.¡±


    Hong Lian accepted the homage with grace, her voice elegant and noble.


    Then, with a gentle lift of her hand: ¡°Rise, I have no gift to give you, so I shall guide you in your cultivation instead.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master!¡±


    Lu Lingxiao stood and responded.


    Following this, Hong Lian began to teach Lu Lingxiao cultivation.


    Often, those with good talent also possessed good comprehension.


    Under Hong Lian¡¯s guidance, Lu Lingxiao began cultivating within an hour.


    Even before he had absorbed any of nature¡¯s spiritual energy, the mere Spiritual Energy and Dragon Roar of Yang Energy surging within him allowed him to complete the Channel Qi into the Body process.


    Moreover, both Hong Lian and Lu Changsheng could see that, with Lu Lingxiao¡¯s way of cultivation, it probably wouldn¡¯t take him long to make a breakthrough.


    Lu Changsheng felt that, at the rate of his son Lu Lingxiao¡¯s cultivation, he would likely break through into Foundation Establishment by his twenties!


    ¡°Indeed, if hard work was enough, then what would be the need for talent.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head lightly.


    Seeing his children become increasingly talented, he deeply realized that effort was almost insignificant in the face of absolute talent.


    Then, he handed the Ancient Beast Taming Charm to his son Lu Lingxiao so that he could consult Hong Lian should any issues arise.

 Chapter 826: Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror Insect

    Chapter 1029: Chapter 365: Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, Insect Nest Bag!


    Chapter 1029: Chapter 365: Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, Insect Nest Bag!


    ¡°[Congratulations to the host, your first descendant has become a Second Grade Talisman Master. You¡¯ve earned one lottery draw opportunity!]¡±


    That day, while Lu Changsheng was training in the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, he suddenly heard a system prompt.


    ¡°Wangshu has advanced to a Second Grade Talisman Master, huh?¡±


    A smile crept onto Lu Changsheng¡¯s face, and he instantly knew his daughter, Lu Wangshu, had become a Second Grade Talisman Master.


    After the incident with the Black Crow True Immortal years ago, his daughter Lu Wangshu had become much more diligent.


    Though she still had a playful streak in her.


    She was no longer like she used to be, interested in everything, wasting her talent and time.


    Most of her focus was now on cultivation and the Talisman Path.


    ¡°However, becoming a Second Grade Talisman Master only gets a regular lottery draw S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng thought about how previously, when his son Lu Ping¡¯an had broken through to the Second Order Body Refining, the system had given an advanced level lottery draw.


    ¡°Is Talisman Making one rank below Body Refining?¡±


    ¡°Or is it that all these are considered part of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation and are counted together?¡±


    After pondering for a moment, Lu Changsheng cursed, ¡°Damn system,¡± and got up to visit his daughter.


    Having become a Second Grade Talisman Master, she must be thrilled and wanting to share her happiness with him.


    Sure enough, as he arrived at Lu Wangshu¡¯s courtyard, he immediately saw his daughter with a look of joy and happiness on her face.


    ¡°Xiaohe, this is the first Second Rank Spirit Talisman that sister has drawn. Once I become Jiang Country¡¯s number one Talisman Cultivator in the future, this talisman will be priceless.¡±


    ¡°No need for 98,000 or 9,800, just 998!¡±


    Lu Wangshu held a Spirit Talisman in her hand, sharing her joy with her younger sister Lu Linghe.


    ¡°But sister, I don¡¯t have that many spirit stones


    Lu Linghe, somewhat moved by her sister¡¯s words, glanced at her own purse and said weakly.


    ¡°You can go ask daddy for some.¡±


    ¡°Thump!¡±


    Lu Changsheng stepped forward immediately, knocked on Lu Wangshu¡¯s head, and said aloud, ¡°Lu Wangshu, you really got some nerve, actually tricking Xiaohe out of her spirit stones.¡±


    Although his daughter Lu Linghe, because of her Dragon Roar Physique, was not cultivating,


    Lu Changsheng still allowed the family to give her a share of cultivation resources every month to save as her own little treasure trove.


    ¡°Dad, how can you say I¡¯m tricking her? It¡¯s clearly keeping the resources within the family.¡±


    ¡°By the time I become Jiang Country¡¯s number one Talisman Cultivator, others will be clamoring for a talisman drawn by the young Fairy Maiden Wangshu!¡±


    Lu Wangshu retorted with an unconvinced look on her face, ¡°Besides, if I don¡¯t become the number one Talisman Cultivator in Jiang Country because you keep knocking on my head, you¡¯ll have nowhere to cry when the time comes.¡±


    ¡°Lu Wangshu, when did I ever realize how vain you are, talking about being the number one Talisman Cultivator in Jiang Country. Where do you put your father then?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was amused by his daughter¡¯s words.


    ¡°Humph, Dad, don¡¯t you think that being known as the father of Jiang Country¡¯s number one Talisman Cultivator sounds even better than being the top Talisman Cultivator yourself?¡±


    Lu Wangshu wrapped her arm around her old father¡¯s arm, speaking out.


    ¡°Hiss


    Lu Changsheng, upon hearing his daughter¡¯s words, stroked his chin, feeling that she made quite a point.


    If his children, each with their exceptional talents, made great achievements in the Core Formation Nascent Soul Stage and excelled in the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, couldn¡¯t he boast that before him stood the Southern Wilderness¡¯s number one Body Cultivator, the number one Sword Cultivator, the number one Talisman Cultivator, the number one Tool Cultivator, the number one Gu Cultivator¡­ with ten True Monarchs and over a hundred real immortals from the Lu Family¡¯s Ancestor.


    ¡°Cough, cough.¡±


    Lu Changsheng dismissed the thoughts and asked his daughter, ¡°Wangshu, did I just hear you say you¡¯ve drawn a Second Rank Spirit Talisman?¡±


    Although he already knew through the system,


    to satisfy his daughter¡¯s vanity and share in her joy, he was still willing to play along as a doting father.


    ¡°Hmph.¡±


    Lu Wangshu proudly puffed out her chest, lifted her delicate chin, and handed the Second Rank Spirit Talisman she had drawn to her old father.


    ¡°Wangshu, did you draw this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng feigned a surprised and delighted expression.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Lu Wangshu¡¯s mouth curved into a smile, gently nodding her head, the picture of grace and composure.


    ¡°Good, good, good. My daughter Fairy Maiden Wangshu truly deserves to be Jiang Country¡¯s future top Talisman Cultivator, no, the top one in the Southern Wilderness. With such talent, your father is humbled before you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng praised her loudly.


    His daughter reaching Second Grade Talisman Master status at her age was a mark of genius no matter where she was.


    This was when Lu Wangshu had been playful in her early years and not very interested in Talisman Making.


    Otherwise, with her talent for the Talisman Path, she probably would have achieved Second Grade a lot earlier.


    Of course, part of this was thanks to the Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture.


    This Talisman Path technique required much time to understand spiritual patterns in the early stages, far more profound than typical Second Rank talisman traditions.


    It was for this reason that Lu Wangshu¡¯s progress in cultivation and Talisman Path was slower.


    But Li Changsheng was not worried about the cultivation aspects.


    As long as his daughter built a solid foundation in the Talisman Path, once she achieved Foundation Establishment and formed her Life-bound Divine Talisman, all those spiritual patterns would become her foundation.


    During her regular Talisman Making process, she could condense mystical talisman qi to turn into her own cultivation and magical power.


    Lu Wangshu was very happy with Lu Changsheng¡¯s praise.


    However, Lu Changsheng also didn¡¯t forget about his other daughter Lu Linghe, inquiring about her recent martial training.


    This daughter, due to her Dragon Roar Physique, was not suited for cultivation just yet.


    So Lu Changsheng had her continue her martial training to temper her physical body.


    Upon hearing her father¡¯s words, Lu Linghe immediately demonstrated her progress to her old father, throwing two punches his way.


    ¡°Good, good, good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng praised, saying how great and powerful her punches were.


    ¡­


    ¡°System, lottery draw!¡±


    After spending time with his daughters, Lu Changsheng thought of the system lottery, silently invoking the command in his mind.


    Immediately, a light red roulette wheel appeared, spinning with a golden glow.


    After a few breaths, the gold light landed on the ¡®Magical Treasures¡¯ category.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Magical Treasure: Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror!]


    [Award has been placed in the System Space. The host can check it at any time.]

 Chapter 827: Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror Insect

    Chapter 1030: Chapter 365: Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, Insect Nest Bag!_2


    Chapter 1030: Chapter 365: Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, Insect Nest Bag!_2


    A bronze ancient mirror emerged from the great spinning wheel, accompanied by a system notification sound.


    ¡°Another magical treasure?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows upon seeing this reward.


    He had previously won a magical treasure, the ¡°Starlight Plate¡±, and now here came another magical treasure.


    [Magic Artifact: Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror]


    [Grade: Top-grade Magical Treasure]


    [Description: A treasured inheritance from the Cave Profound Sect, it allows observation of a person¡¯s meridians and acupoints, insights into cultivation techniques, and the flow of their circuits. It can also activate magical treasures and assist in cultivation.]


    ¡°Top-grade magical treasure?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised when he saw the description of the magical treasure.


    The few magical treasures he had won from the lottery were at most high-quality treasures, like the Fate-Defying Robe.


    He hadn¡¯t expected that this time he would get a top-grade magical treasure.


    However, judging by the effects, this magical treasure was not for combat purposes but rather an auxiliary treasure.


    It could observe the state of others, their cultivation techniques, and assist in cultivation.


    ¡°Extract!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately extracted the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror from the system to check its specific effects.


    In an instant, an elliptical bronze ancient mirror about three feet tall appeared in front of Lu Changsheng.


    The mirror shone with bright luminescence, and mysterious lotus-shaped patterns adorned its frame, giving it an aura of profound mystery and immense power.


    ¡°Hisss, what a treasure!¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror before him with excitement in his eyes.


    Although the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror lacked the ability for combat,


    just by dropping a person¡¯s blood onto the mirror and then shining it upon them, one could reflect all of their conditions.


    The flesh, meridians, dantian acupoints, and limbs could all be clearly reflected through the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, leaving no issue undiscovered.


    During this process, if the person was circulating their cultivation techniques or casting spells, the movement of their techniques, the state of their mana, and more could all be revealed.


    Moreover, it could also consume a great amount of mana, allowing the mirror to make self-adaptive adjustments to the practitioner¡¯s technique circuit.


    Or if there were any techniques or spells one couldn¡¯t learn, the mirror could be used to guide the practitioner into a deeply focused and captivating state to help them learn and comprehend, thus achieving twice the result with half the effort!


    ¡°Having this magical treasure, it will be much more convenient to instruct my children in cultivation in the future.¡±


    ¡°And when I make a breakthrough to Core Formation, I can fully stimulate this magical treasure to enhance the cultivation level of my children by a whole grade!¡±


    Lu Changsheng deeply realized the effectiveness of this magical treasure.


    Although the family had Hong Lian, a Nascent Soul True Lord, to guide cultivation,


    Hong Lian was now only a spirit soul,


    usually residing within the Ancient Beast Taming Charm, at most providing simple guidance and answering questions based on Nascent Soul experience.


    It was impossible to check each individual¡¯s condition and provide targeted instruction.


    But with this Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, one glance could reflect the condition, body state, and cultivation level of the family¡¯s children.


    By that time, with the information on the mirror, Hong Lian could use her experience as a Nascent Soul True Lord to provide visionary and incisive suggestions.


    Furthermore, the effect of the mirror to micro-adjust the practitioner¡¯s technique circuits for self-adaption was, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, astonishingly remarkable.


    Currently, only Lu Miaoge and Bai Ling had undergone self-adaptive adjustments in their cultivation due to their unique circumstances, perfectly aligning with their own situation.


    Others, including himself, had not encountered this situation.


    But the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror could carry out simple deductions based on each person¡¯s situation, making simple self-adaptive micro-adjustments so that the effect of cultivation could be optimized!


    Even if the adjustment and adaptation only improved the efficiency of cultivation by one percent, over time, the result would be tremendously impressive.


    ¡°However, the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror probably won¡¯t have much effect on me, right?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about the Yin Yang Creation Scripture he was cultivating.


    Although the effect of the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror was astonishing, it was, after all, just a magical treasure.


    It was unlikely to be able to adjust a cultivation technique of the caliber of the Yin Yang Creation Scripture.


    Plus, he had system-assisted cultivation, which was already quite perfect.


    ¡°But after Core Formation, this shouldn¡¯t be much of a problem.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, even the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror probably couldn¡¯t surmise the Yin Yang Creation Scripture better than I can myself.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, not worried about these details.


    The issue of compatibility with cultivation techniques was mainly a problem in the early stages.


    Once a cultivator broke through to Core Formation, they would have a deep understanding of cultivation and their unique interpretations.


    On the path to Nascent Soul, they would adjust according to their own body structure, understanding of the Great Dao, and even the cultivation environment, so that the technique perfectly aligned with themselves.


    Thus after Core Formation, even if practicing the same technique, differences would gradually appear among those from the same sect. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng took the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, returned to the Changsheng Hall, and began to refine this top-grade magical treasure.


    ¡­


    At Golden Dragon Ridge, within the Jin Family,


    ¡°Patriarch, now that Bihu Mountain has been moving many of its industries towards White Tiger Mountain, it will become increasingly difficult for us to reclaim White Tiger Mountain in the future.¡±


    The Patriarch of Jin Family spoke respectfully to his ancestor.


    Over the years, he had been paying close attention to the movements of Bihu Mountain,


    from the early matters involving Lu Qingshan to last year¡¯s incident with Xia Zhaoyang, which made him more and more wary of Bihu Mountain.


    So fast!


    The growth rate of Bihu Mountain was incredibly fast!


    Although the family had only gained Lu Miaoyun, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, in recent years,


    outside the family, besides the prodigious son Lu Qingshan,


    there were also Zhao Qingqing and Xia Zhaoyang at the Qingyun Sect, two Foundation Establishment Cultivators!


    And he had also learned that Lu Changsheng had a deep relationship with Fairy Xi Yue of Qingyun Sect, a Nascent Soul Immortal and sister to his master.

 Chapter 828: Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror Insect

    Chapter 1031: Chapter 365: Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, Insect Nest Bag!_3


    Chapter 1031: Chapter 365: Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, Insect Nest Bag!_3


    To be honest, he wasn¡¯t too keen on making an enemy of Bi Lake Mountain now;he just wanted to reclaim White Tiger Mountain for his own family.


    ¡°Let¡¯s wait regarding the matter of White Tiger Mountain


    Ancestor of Jin Family said calmly.


    He was more wary of Bi Lake Mountain and the circumstances of Lu Changsheng and his wife than many others in his family.


    Initially, he wanted to use another¡¯s hand to kill, elevating Bi Lake Mountain, so that Beast Taming Xu Family would take notice of Lu Clan¡¯s couple.


    Who would have expected that Beast Taming Xu Family would have such a catastrophe, resulting in the death of a False Core Patriarch.


    This caused the Third Ancestor of Xu Family to have no leisure to concern themselves with Lu Changsheng.


    Otherwise, if Lu Changsheng were to die, Bi Lake Mountain would no longer be a concern.


    ¡°Yes, Patriarch.¡±


    Patriarch of Jin Family responded respectfully.


    As the Patriarch of Jin Family, he knew that the Great Elder, because of the previous incident with Bi Lake Mountain, had given up trying for Core Formation and was preparing to condense a False Core.


    Although the False Core was far from comparable to Nascent Soul Immortals,


    With the preparations made by the family over the years, the Great Elder had at least a fifty percent certainty of condensing a False Core.


    Once he condensed the False Core, it would be enough to break the current deadlock in the family, and take another step forward.


    ¡°Continue to observe the situation of Bi Lake Mountain, or use White Tiger Mountain to probe them.¡±


    ¡°These years, Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Clan couple has been too calm;this Lu Changsheng does not seem like someone who is content


    ¡°This time, their moving businesses to White Tiger Mountain might have some hidden purpose.¡±


    Ancestor of Jin Family spoke.


    Back then, he went to Bi Lake Mountain with Jin Zan to present gifts and apologize, raising Bi Lake Mountain¡¯s status.


    Since then, Bi Lake Mountain seemed to realize being too high-profile and has been very low-key these years. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The occupation of White Tiger Mountain had been in a semi-abandoned state until now they began to operate, arousing his suspicions.


    ¡°Yes, Patriarch.¡±


    Patriarch of Jin Family immediately replied.


    He came to see the Patriarch this time to report this matter, suspecting that Bi Lake Mountain had some kind of intention.


    Early on, once Lu Changsheng had taken over Bi Lake Mountain, he would stir up trouble every few years.


    But these years, not only has there been no movement, but even marrying and having children had slowed down.


    Like with Lu Qingshan, Xia Zhaoyang, and Xiao Xiyue, if he hadn¡¯t been paying attention to Bi Lake Mountain and Lu Changsheng, he wouldn¡¯t have known about these matters at all.


    Therefore, he suspected that Bi Lake Mountain, like his own family, was secretly plotting and accumulating strength, not wanting to draw attention to themselves.


    ¡°Patriarch, Cheng Yun takes his leave.¡±


    Then, Patriarch of Jin Family took his leave.


    He prepared to probe Bi Lake Mountain through White Tiger Mountain.


    To see what Lu Changsheng was really scheming.


    ¡­


    Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    Changsheng Hall.


    Lu Changsheng was refining the ¡®Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror¡¯.


    Suddenly, he sensed a pure surge of mana entering his Qi Ocean Core.


    He knew one of his children had broken through to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement.


    As for his children¡¯s breakthrough to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement, he was still quite concerning.


    After all, the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement meant they needed to prepare for Foundation Establishment, and he, as their father, would have to prepare the Foundation Establishment Elixir.


    ¡°Wangshu?¡±


    Lu Changsheng first thought of his daughter Lu Wangshu and glanced at the system interface.


    [Name: Lu Wangshu]


    [Life Span: 26/119]


    [Talent: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, Blood Talisman Spiritual Body (Superior Spirit Body)]


    [Cultivation Level: Eighth Level Energy Refinement]


    [Talent: Talisman Path Compatibility (89%)]


    ¡°Hm? Not Wangshu?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was surprised;he hadn¡¯t expected it wasn¡¯t his daughter Lu Wangshu who broke through to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement.


    He continued looking at other children of his who were cultivating quickly.


    [Name: Nangong Yaoyao]


    [Life Span: 20/141]


    [Talent: Second-Grade Spiritual Root, Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body (Top Level Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation Level: Ninth Level Energy Refinement]


    [Talent: Charm Technique Compatibility (89%)]


    ¡°Yaoyao has reached the Ninth Level Energy Refinement, huh


    Lu Changsheng looked at the system panel before him, somewhat surprised and reflective.


    Unbeknownst to him, this daughter he had not yet met had reached the Ninth Level Energy Refinement.


    And judging by the cultivation talent of this daughter, she could probably break through Foundation Establishment in two to three years.


    Such cultivation talent was the fastest among all his children.


    He anticipated that only Lu Lingxiao in the future might be comparable to her.


    However, Nangong Yaoyao¡¯s speed in cultivation, aside from her astonishing talent, probably had a lot to do with Nangong Mili¡¯s nurturing.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had thought about visiting Jin Kingdom to meet this daughter after forming his core.


    But at his current pace, reaching Core Formation would probably take another decade or so.


    By that time, the daughter would have already broken through Foundation Establishment and her personality set.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed again and closed his eyes to continue refining his Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror.


    ¡­


    Two months later.


    Lu Changsheng observed the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror floating before his eyes.


    After more than three months, he had finally succeeded in refining the magical treasure.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    Lu Changsheng forced out a drop of essence blood, which flew towards the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror.


    ¡°Hum!¡±


    As the treasure mirror swallowed the drop of essence blood, radiant light flowed like a pure and sacred five-colored lotus beginning to bloom.


    Immediately, an outline of a human body slowly emerged on the mirror¡¯s surface.


    Like a 3D human model, lacking specific facial features.


    It displayed the skin, muscles, blood flow, veins, mana, dantian, and acupoints in different colors, clearly visible to the observer.


    ¡°So this is my body¡¯s condition? Flawless skin and muscles, robust blood flow like rivers, strong mana, but in the Qi Ocean Core there are two different kinds of mana, showing that the Seven Luminaries Mana is transitioning into Yin Yang Magic Power.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the situation inside the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror and could tell his physique and body were perfect without any blemishes or hidden injuries.


    Then, he attempted to circulate the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture.


    In the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, a stream of Seven Luminaries Mana flowed through his inner veins and acupoints.

 Chapter 829: Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror Insect

    Chapter 1032: Chapter 365: Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, Insect Nest Bag!_4


    Chapter 1032: Chapter 365: Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, Insect Nest Bag!_4


    The process was incredibly smooth, seamless, and without the slightest delay or pause,


    indicating his mana and physical body were in perfect harmony, and his cultivation had no issues.


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, it¡¯s just like me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face revealed a hint of a smile.


    Then, with his fingers together, he executed the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi.


    In the reflection of the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, a stream of mana traveled from the dantian through the meridians and instantly condensed into a sharp sword qi at his fingertips.


    This process was also exceptionally smooth and flowing.


    However, when Lu Changsheng switched to a technique that he had not obtained through the system but had studied previously, his mana became significantly stiffer and not as practiced and smooth as before.


    ¡°This magical treasure truly is a treasure for transmitting teachings!¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded in appreciation.


    Afterward, he wanted to try to activate the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror to deduce the state of his cultivation technique.


    But when mana surged into the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, it was like a stone sinking into the sea: it merely nudged the magical treasure without being able to activate this effect.


    This made Lu Changsheng realize that even though he had broken through to Core Formation, using the treasure mirror to correct others¡¯ cultivation techniques was not easy and required a substantial amount of mana.


    The other effect of the treasure mirror, the ability to guide others in their cultivation through the Mirror Disciple, likewise required great magical power to sustain.


    Without delay, Lu Changsheng left the Changsheng Hall and found his wife, Lu Miaoyun.


    He asked her to notify all the Lu family disciples who had begun their cultivation to come;he wanted to inspect their cultivation status.


    Lu Miaoyun, although not knowing why Lu Changsheng had suddenly taken such an interest, did not ask more questions and immediately had their son, Lu Yun, gather the family disciples.


    Before long, thirty-seven Lu family disciples lined up in a queue, excluding the twenty-eight children who were out, all looking at Lu Changsheng, their father and grandfather, with a mix of nervousness and trepidation.


    After all, Lu Changsheng had never conducted such a surprise inspection of their cultivation status.


    Usually, he would only take an interest and ask about it at family banquets, or under certain circumstances.


    Many concubines, hearing the news, came to watch, wanting to know what was happening. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    They worried that if their children¡¯s cultivation was poor, or performance lacking, it would displease Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, let¡¯s start with you,¡± said Lu Changsheng, looking at his son, Lu Yun.


    Now that Lu Ping¡¯an, Lu Xianzhi, Lu Quanzhen, Lu Ruyi, and others were all out, Lu Yun was the eldest among these children.


    ¡°Yes, Father,¡± Lu Yun walked up to Lu Changsheng.


    Lu Changsheng did not use the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror right away.


    Instead, he shrunk it to the size of a palm and held it in his hand, asking Lu Yun to drop a drop of essence blood on it.


    Lu Yun did not hesitate;a magical sword appeared in his hand, he cut his finger and let a drop of essence blood fall onto the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror.


    Instantly, Lu Changsheng activated the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror and saw an image of his son.


    He could clearly see every detail of his son¡¯s body, meridians, dantian, and mana.


    Lu Yun¡¯s image was not as flawless and radiant with golden light as his own.


    It had several small red spots, indicating areas of concern.


    They might have originated from issues during cultivation, fighting techniques, childhood bumps and bruises, or even daily habits.


    ¡°Run your cultivation technique,¡± Lu Changsheng said to Lu Yun.


    As expected, as Lu Yun operated his cultivation technique, the flow of mana would clearly slow down a bit at the red spots, not flowing as smoothly as it should.


    Lu Yun himself might not have noticed these nuances in his daily practice.


    But under the reflection of the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, Lu Changsheng could see everything clearly.


    ¡°Your spiritual energy at the Celestial Spring acupoint and the Extreme Spring acupoint is somewhat uncomfortable. Later, go to the Medical Pavilion for treatment and nourishment. During your daily sitting cultivation, let spiritual power linger a bit longer, about three breaths at these few spots Lu Changsheng spoke up, offering guidance on his son¡¯s current situation.


    The issues were there, but they were not severe.


    After all, with guidance from Hong Lian, he occasionally paid attention to the cultivation status of his children.


    If the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror had detected a pile of problems, he and Hong Lian might as well have gone and banged their heads against tofu.


    Now, for him and Hong Lian, the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror served to identify and fix deficiencies.


    It made their children¡¯s cultivation as close to perfect as possible!


    Once he broke through to Core Formation, he would be able to use the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror to transmit teachings and allow their cultivation techniques to adapt accordingly, reaching true perfection!


    ¡°Celestial Spring acupoint, Extreme Spring acupoint?¡± Lu Yun was unaware of the issues in these areas.


    However, he trusted his father¡¯s words completely, without any doubt, and respectfully responded, ¡°Yes, Father!¡±


    Immediately, the next son stepped forward.


    Lu Changsheng instructed him to do as Lu Yun did, then said, ¡°You should consume a Breakthrough Elixir for the realm you¡¯re attempting to break through, right?¡±


    ¡°Your foundation is still somewhat shaky;you need to solidify your foundation well in the coming time. Then, during sitting cultivation and while running your cultivation technique, linger a bit longer at the Shoulder Center Shu, Fanning Wind¡­ at several points. Wait until you are at the peak of the Seventh Level before rushing to break through. Exchange for a Three Suns Elixir from the family, then continue your cultivation.¡±


    After checking his son¡¯s condition, Lu Changsheng quickly offered pinpoint advice.


    Not only was he proficient in a multitude of cultivation techniques, but as a Second-Order Alchemist, he also had a basic understanding of pharmacology.


    ¡°Thank you, Father.¡±


    The son exhaled in relief and nodded in agreement.


    Thus, one by one, the children lined up and approached, Lu Changsheng gave them advice on their physical condition and some issues in their cultivation.


    All the wives and Lu Family disciples were surprised, they all looked at their father, their grandfather, with astonishment and doubt.


    Lu Miaoyun, seeing this situation, guessed that her husband must have obtained some treasure or had cultivated some new technique and magical powers.


    Otherwise, her husband wouldn¡¯t have possessed such an astonishing capability before.


    This time, their son Lu Lingxiao also came to line up.


    Lu Changsheng checked his condition through the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror.


    The son¡¯s body had no problems at all.


    Even his eyes and left hand shimmered with golden specks.


    Indicating that his cultivation of eye and left hand techniques and magical powers was extraordinary.


    It took a whole day for Lu Changsheng to examine all his children¡¯s conditions.


    They all had no major problems, at most some minor ones.


    It showed that Hong Lian was truly exceptional.


    There was no need for a detailed check on each person¡¯s condition.


    By resolving some issues they encountered during their daily cultivation practice, he could solve most of their problems.


    This check-up also allowed Lu Changsheng to gain a detailed understanding of the cultivation progress of all his family¡¯s disciples.


    For example, his son Lu Qingxuan was progressing slightly faster in his cultivation than his daughter Lu Wangshu.


    It was estimated that he would be able to break through to the Ninth Level of Qi Refinement in another two months.


    But this was normal.


    This son, with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, was much more diligent and hardworking than Lu Wangshu in cultivation and didn¡¯t need to be distracted by other things.


    Immediately after, Lu Changsheng told Lu Miaoyun that from now on, every six months when instructing cultivation, she should inform him.


    He would examine and guide the Lu family disciples¡¯ cultivation progress with Hong Lian.


    ¡­


    Three months later.


    [Congratulations, Host. Five of your children have broken through to the Ninth Level of Qi Refinement, granting you one lottery draw opportunity!]


    ¡°Hmm? Five and there¡¯s Child Money already?¡±


    ¡°Could this be related to the number of times Qi is channeled into the body?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyebrows rose as he heard the system¡¯s prompt.


    He guessed it must be his son Lu Qingxuan who had broken through to the Ninth Level of Qi Refinement.


    Upon checking the system interface, it was indeed the case.


    Although this son had only just made a breakthrough, Lu Changsheng planned to refine the second batch of Foundation Establishment Elixirs after some time.


    Over the years, the family had already gathered all the auxiliary ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Elixir, ready to start alchemy at any time.


    ¡°System, draw a prize!¡±


    Having obtained a Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror not long ago, Lu Changsheng was now very interested in magical treasures.


    He was thinking about getting another treasure like the Illusion Heart Platform from Qingyun Sect, a soul-searching magical treasure.


    Or another kind of magical treasure that could nurture and temper the family¡¯s disciples.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining an Exotic Treasure: Insect Nest Bag!]


    [Reward has been issued to the System Space. Host can check it at any time]


    A silver-gray bag with a fierce pattern emerged from the roulette wheel, accompanied by a system notification sound.


    ¡°An Exotic Treasure?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows upon seeing this reward.


    He was quite fond of exotic treasures.


    Because exotic treasures had no usage restrictions, and most of their effects were quite good.


    It was just that this particular exotic treasure seemed a bit unorthodox.


    With a slight stir in his mind, Lu Changsheng looked towards the System Space.


    [Exotic Treasure: Insect Nest Bag]


    [Grade: Third Rank]


    [Description: Suitable for the survival of most Spiritual Insects. If Demon Beast flesh and blood are thrown in, the Insect Nest Bag will automatically refine it, forming Flesh and Blood Bug Pellets that can accelerate the propagation and growth of Spiritual Insects.]


    ¡°It¡¯s a bit lackluster


    Lu Changsheng shook his head after reading the introduction to this exotic treasure.


    In his early years, due to Meng Xiaochan¡¯s influence, he had taken an interest in Insect Control.


    But gradually, he lost this interest.


    Also, possessing the Ancient Beast Taming Charm, if he really wanted to raise Spiritual Insects, he could completely let Hong Lian help with the breeding.


    After all, the effect of the Insect Nest Bag was not only similar, but the Ancient Beast Taming Charm was many times better!


    So in his view, although the Insect Nest Bag was nice, it was a rather superfluous treasure.


    ¡°And the family doesn¡¯t seem to have any Insect Control inheritance, nor does anyone seem to have a talent for it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng let out a sigh.


    However, the next moment, his eyes narrowed slightly as he suddenly thought of one of his sons.

 Chapter 830: The Path of Insect Control Fourth

    Chapter 1033: Chapter 366: The Path of Insect Control, Fourth Elder¡¯s Joyful Tragedy!


    Chapter 1033: Chapter 366: The Path of Insect Control, Fourth Elder¡¯s Joyful Tragedy!


    Bihu Lake Mountain, Lu Family Academy.


    ¡°The Cultivation World is full of killing and danger. One misstep and you could perish, your path to immortality cut short. How should we respond, how to avoid danger? Lu Chensha, you speak first.¡±


    The lecturer looked at an eleven or twelve-year-old boy, with rosy lips, white teeth, and a handsome face.


    ¡°First, we should avoid getting involved in trouble or entangled with strange people and situations, and the best way is simply to stay at home and not go out.¡±


    Lu Chensha stood up and said so.


    ¡°Hahaha


    ¡°Never leave home for a lifetime.¡±


    ¡°If you want to cultivate, unless you have the rumored Heavenly Spiritual Root, without an opportunity or a stroke of fortune, how can you succeed in cultivation?¡±


    Youngsters of the same age in the academy laughed.


    ¡°Second, it is the trump cards, the methods. The Cultivation World is so dangerous;one must have sufficient trump cards, methods unknown to others, so that we can solve the dangers and troubles we may encounter with those of the same realm.¡±


    ¡°Third, always be ready to run away, even if you must go out seeking opportunities, don¡¯t risk your life.¡±


    Lu Chensha, unconcerned by the look in others¡¯ eyes, said so.


    This question was one he had once asked his father, and it was the answer his father had given him.


    ¡°Hmm


    Upon hearing this, the lecturer fell silent for a moment before speaking, ¡°Lu Chensha makes a good point. While cultivation requires a spirit of enterprise, one¡¯s own safety must always come first


    After class ended, Lu Chensha came to the Lu family¡¯s library alone.


    Because Lu Changsheng had liked to read in his earlier years, learning about the Cultivation World, he believed all his children should read widely.


    Therefore, he had moved all the common, marketplace-available books on cultivation back to his home, placing them in the library.


    It could be said that the collection in the Lu Family¡¯s library was more complete than most marketplaces¡¯ bookstores.


    Lu Chensha liked to come to the library and read whenever he had spare time.


    Not that he truly enjoyed reading.


    On one hand, his personality was somewhat reclusive, with not many friends, preferring to be alone.


    On the other hand, it was his somewhat unfamiliar memory of his mother telling him to listen to his father and try his best to gain his father¡¯s favor. He wanted to perform well in front of his father, to be noticed by him.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul¡­ these Divine Skills are indeed profound. It¡¯s just a pity that I¡¯m only in the Qi Refinement Realm, just getting a glimpse of the path. Well, these old topics aren¡¯t very interesting to look at anyway.¡±


    Lu Chensha casually read books, came across a manual recording the realms of cultivation, shook his head, and mused under his breath.


    He had already channeled Qi into his body and naturally knew about the major realms of cultivation.


    But he was also aware that those who could cultivate to the Foundation Establishment Stage were rare.


    Even with his Fifth Grade Spiritual Root and good talent, he did not dare to say that he could establish his foundation in the future.


    ¡°Path of the Insect Control, myriad insects gathering, in the thousands and millions, able to destroy cities and pull down strongholds, invincible in all directions¡­ A million fierce insects could even shake the heavens


    ¡°Iron Fire Ants, a gregarious, fierce insect that devours metals and nature¡¯s spiritual energy, extremely vicious, immune to water and fire, likes to cluster in spherical forms


    ¡°Nine Yin Venom Bee, born in the Nine Yin lands, an ancient mutant bee that gathers in swarms, can spray purple poison gas, and whoever is stung by its nine-tailed bee sting will die instantly


    ¡°Hui Shen Worm, a parasitic and peculiar insect, feeds on the spirits and souls of others, and as soon as it suffers a Divine Sense Attack, it immediately releases a special poison attacking the source


    ¡°Sky Devouring Locust, Blood Jade Spider, Iron Fire Ant, Red Flame Scorpion¡­ Eh, my Thousand Legged Centipede is also in this book?¡±


    Lu Chensha found this unknown manual of rare insects quite interesting.


    His Cultivation Technique was called the ¡°Beast Technique,¡± and he was going to pursue the path of Beast Taming.


    Insect Control was very close to Beast Taming, and could even be considered as a branch of Beast Taming.


    Moreover, when he began his cultivation, his mother had given him a Thousand Legged Centipede with Earth Grade Bloodline.


    It was also for this reason that he realized his often absent mother was extraordinary.


    After all, a demon beast with Earth Grade Bloodline, most people did not have the capability and wealth to acquire one.


    ¡°If only my Thousand Legged Centipede were a gregarious fierce insect, then according to this book, a Qi Refinement Cultivator with hundreds or thousands of fierce insects could also assassinate a Foundation Building Great Cultivator.¡±


    After finishing the book, Lu Chensha sighed to himself.


    ¡°Chensha.¡±


    Just then, suddenly a gentle voice sounded at Lu Chensha¡¯s ear.


    He turned abruptly, looking to see a handsome young man dressed in a Green Robe standing not too far away.


    He immediately shook, saluted with clasped hands and said, ¡°Your son pays his respects to Father.¡±


    ¡°Are you interested in the Way of Insect Control?¡±


    Lu Changsheng asked his son.


    This son of his had a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root, inheriting some of Xu Ruyin¡¯s talent for Beast Taming.


    Thus, when Hong Lian taught the Lu family¡¯s disciples to cultivate, she expressed that this child had a good talent for Beast Taming.


    And Xu Ruyin also sent her son a Thousand Legged Centipede with a Mid-grade Earth Level bloodline.


    ¡°I just happened across it and was getting to know it a little.¡±


    Lu Chensha did not know what his father had come to see him for and was quite constrained.


    ¡°If you are interested in the Way of Insect Control, you can delve into it.¡±


    Lu Zhang smiled warmly and produced a silver-grey bag emblazoned with layers of ferocious patterns, bound with red strings.


    ¡°This bag is called an Insect Nest Bag and is very suitable for housing Spiritual Insects. Normally, when feeding the insects, just put the flesh and blood of demon beasts into the bag, and it will automatically form Flesh and Blood Bug Pellets, accelerating the growth and reproduction of the Spiritual Insects.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re interested, and perform well in the path of Insect Control, then this bag will be yours.¡±


    Lu Zhang tossed the bag to his son and said this.


    Insect Control could be considered a branch of Beast Taming. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If his son showed good talent on the path of Insect Control, Lu Zhang thought of giving the Insect Nest Bag to him.

 Chapter 831: The Way of Insect Control Fourth

    Chapter 1034: Chapter 366: The Way of Insect Control, Fourth Elder¡¯s Joyous Bereavement!_2


    Chapter 1034: Chapter 366: The Way of Insect Control, Fourth Elder¡¯s Joyous Bereavement!_2


    After all, the Insect Nest Bag reminded him of the Ancient Beast Taming Charm and of Xu Ruyin.


    Xu Ruyin had been with the Beast Taming Xu Family all these years, unable to be by Lu Chensha¡¯s side. Naturally, as a father, he had to show some concern.


    Moreover, his son was capable of mastering the Beast Technique, which made him worthy of focused cultivation.


    ¡°Insect Nest Bag, the path of Insect Control.¡±


    Although Lu Chensha did not know why his father suddenly mentioned the path of Insect Control,


    observing the silver-grey bag in his hand, he did not hesitate and immediately cupped his hands, saying, ¡°Thank you, father. Your son will certainly not disappoint you.¡±


    ¡°Um.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, then checked on this son¡¯s cultivation and life matters.


    He asked him to seek Lu Yun¡¯s help to purchase insect eggs and also allocated an extra fifty Spirit Stones each month for him to nurture the insects.


    After making these arrangements, Lu Changsheng returned to Blue Lake Mountain.


    For him, this matter was just something done in passing.


    Whether this son could make something of himself depended on his own efforts.


    ¡­


    A year later.


    Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, Changsheng Hall.


    A powerful Mana force emanated from the Cave Mansion, intangible Spiritual Pressure already surpassing the Foundation Establishment level, akin to that of a False Core Immortal.


    ¡°As expected, at this rate, without even fully converting the Yin Yang Creation Scripture, the realm could achieve a breakthrough to the Ninth Level Foundation Establishment through my children.¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes;his gaze was piercing, as if it were two intimidating swords.


    Over the years, he had spent most of his time converting the Yin Yang Creation Scripture.


    Still, relying on the added cultivation from his children and the gradual improvement of Sun Moon Samsara Technique, his progress could still be considered incredibly fast.


    He quietly sensed the Mana within his body.


    With the enhancement from the Profound Origin Bead, his Mana was now indistinguishable from that of a False Core Immortal.


    It was even more robust than some inept practitioners with False Core Power.


    But now, his Profound Origin Bead had also reached its limit.


    Even if he continued to improve, this bead could no longer provide any enhancement.


    ¡°Being able to amplify to this extent is already quite impressive.¡± S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If I break through to Core Formation, this Profound Origin Bead would likely only serve as an ordinary boosting Magical Treasure.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled deeply, planning to pass down this bead through his family lineage after his breakthrough to Core Formation.


    After all, for Foundation Establishment Cultivators, this bead was truly a top-tier treasure!


    Promptly, Lu Changsheng continued to meditate, stabilizing the Mana he had just broken through.


    Five days later, Lu Changsheng exited the cave mansion and looked at the ¡®Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus¡¯ in the Spiritual Spring.


    Besides the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus, there were also three Heavenly Origin Precious Lotuses.


    These were additional ones that Xiao Xiyue had delivered two years ago.


    However, Lu Changsheng was focusing all his efforts on cultivating the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus, so these three lotuses showed little change.


    ¡°It seems like the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus might not advance to Tianyuan Lotus before I break through Core Formation.¡±


    ¡°How about I use the ¡®Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus¡¯ for now and swap it out once the ¡®Tianyuan Lotus¡¯ is cultivated?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus in front of him, rubbed his chin, and pondered.


    Although advancing it to Tianyuan Lotus could not be better,


    the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus was sufficient for his current stage of use.


    ¡°Let¡¯s nurture it for three more years, then I¡¯ll harvest and cultivate the next one.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself, walked out of Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, and visited the Lu Family Mansion to see Xia Zhizue.


    Three months ago, the first child after Xia Zhizue¡¯s Foundation Establishment was born.


    Unfortunately, this child only had a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root.


    This made the hopeful Lu Changsheng sigh slightly.


    However, considering the Spirit Nurturing Physique was just an ordinary spiritual body,


    being able to give all children Spiritual Roots and enhance their quality was already remarkable.


    How could one expect a High-Quality Spiritual Root in just one birth.


    It had already been very fortunate to have Lu Xingchen born years ago.


    Therefore, Lu Changsheng planned to have more children with Xia Zhizue after his breakthrough to Core Formation.


    On one hand, the children born then would surely have better talents.


    On the other hand, Xia Zhizue had already given birth to five children.


    He couldn¡¯t possibly let her keep bearing children endlessly just because of her unique physique.


    Besides, giving birth after Core Formation would also be strenuous for Xia Zhizue, requiring proper recuperation.


    ¡­


    Qingzhu Mountain.


    Ever since Lu Changsheng established Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family, Qingzhu Mountain had also been prospering.


    Although the family only had Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Muping, two Foundation Establishment Cultivators, stationed there,


    after so many years of development, fresh blood and a core force had been replenished in the family.


    Moreover, with the Foundation Establishment Elixirs given by Lu Changsheng, half-sold, half-donated five years ago, Qingzhu Mountain could cultivate a third Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator any time it wished!


    However, Lu Yuanzhong was very cautious about the selection of the family¡¯s third Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    Now, with him and Lu Muping stationed there, a hundred years of peace was assured.


    Thus, he believed the third Foundation Establishment Cultivator had to be a tiger-like and wolf-like aggressive leader, not another conservative one!


    Only in this way could their Qingzhu Mountain step further in the future, and not just rely on Blue Lake Mountain.


    In Qingzhu Valley, a small courtyard full of Qing Ling bamboo,


    The Fourth Elder was basking in the sun on a reclining chair.


    She was now one hundred and twenty-four years old.


    Though Energy Refining Cultivators could live to one hundred and twenty, very few actually reached this age.


    If not for the Second Rank Lifespan Extension Pill given by Lu Changsheng, considering the effort she put into researching and drawing talismans in her youth, it would have been hard to reach this age.


    Now, regardless of age or status, she was truly an elder in Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°I miss Changsheng, Yun¡¯er


    The old lady basking on the reclining chair squinted her cloudy eyes, feeling her sight blur slightly, and suddenly murmured softly.


    ¡°Great Ancestor, what did you say?¡±


    The younger generation of the Lu Family immediately came closer to inquire, attending by her side.

 Chapter 832: The Way of Insect Control Fourth

    Chapter 1035: Chapter 366: The Way of Insect Control, Fourth Elder¡¯s Joyous Bereavement!_3


    Chapter 1035: Chapter 366: The Way of Insect Control, Fourth Elder¡¯s Joyous Bereavement!_3


    The Fourth Elder slightly turned his head to look at the younger generation beside him, his voice louder by a few degrees, feeble and exhausted, he said, ¡°I miss Changsheng and Yun¡¯er¡­ I want to see Changsheng and Yun¡¯er


    Lu Xuanya, upon hearing the words of her great-grandmother, immediately understood that she was referring to her own grandfather and grandmother.


    Her grandfather usually stayed indoors and only occasionally ventured out to visit Qingzhu Mountain.


    As for her grandmother, for some reason, she had not come to Qingzhu Mountain for almost twenty years.


    If it were not for the enduring good relations between the two families, she would have suspected that her grandmother had some dispute with Qingzhu Mountain, which was why she never came.


    She was just about to say that her grandparents and the others were not at Qingzhu Mountain and it might take some days before they could come.


    But seeing the Fourth Elder¡¯s withered and gaunt face flushing slightly, her cloudy and dim eyes brightened a bit, as if imploringly gazing at her, her heart abruptly missed a beat.


    Her father Lu Yun had told her and her siblings to frequently visit Qingzhu Mountain to keep their ancestor company, having informed them that the Fourth Elder had not much time left.


    Now, seeing the ancestor in such a state, she immediately thought of the phenomenon known as rallying before death.


    ¡°Ancestor, please wait, I will go right away to inform Grandfather and Grandmother to come.¡±


    The girl¡¯s heart quivered, her eyes reddened, and she spoke with pursed lips.


    Then, she hastily conveyed the message to Lu Yuanding and others at Qingzhu Mountain, and sent a message to her father.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain.


    Lu Changsheng was engaged in alchemy when his son Lu Yun came to report.


    A message had arrived from Qingzhu Mountain, the Fourth Elder¡¯s light was nearly out, the end was near.


    ¡°Has your mother received the message¡­?¡±


    Lu Changsheng, after a moment of silence, asked.


    Birth, aging, illness, and death are the norm in life.


    He had consistently visited the Fourth Elder on Qingzhu Mountain over the years.


    He could clearly see that her lifespan was coming to an end.


    Now, the day had inevitably come.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t informed Mother yet


    Lu Yun said, his face heavy with sorrow.


    He knew his mother could not leave Bi Lake Mountain because of the cultivation technique she practiced.


    If his grandmother were to learn of her own great-grandmother¡¯s impending death and be unable to visit her for the last time, her heart would surely be overcome with grief.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go ahead.¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and said.


    He prepared to rush to Qingzhu Mountain to see the Fourth Elder for the last time and bring her to Bi Lake Mountain.


    His wife Lu Miaoyun was raised by the Fourth Elder from a young age, and they shared a deep bond.


    If she could not even see the elder for one last time, there would be an indelible pain and bitterness in her heart, and it might even lead to the emergence of a heart demon.


    ¡°Yes, Father.¡±


    Lu Yun understood his father¡¯s intent.


    The next moment, he saw his father step directly out of the alchemy chamber, then transform into an escape light and leave Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Yun watched his father¡¯s departing figure, heaving a deep sigh, his heart filled with an inexplicable bitterness.


    Cultivation, in the end, nobody can escape the pain of parting by life and death.


    ¡°The stronger the cultivator, the more they must endure and face.¡±


    ¡°But I suppose, in the future, I will likely go ahead of my parents


    Lu Yun gazed at the azure sky, feeling a wave of sadness.


    The life of a cultivator is not only about facing countless life-and-death battles but also about enduring the partings and deaths of loved ones and friends.


    It is for this very reason, as cultivators grow older, their demeanor often becomes more detached.


    It is not because they are naturally indifferent.


    It¡¯s because they have experienced too much.


    ¡­


    An hour later.


    Lu Changsheng arrived at Qingzhu Mountain, riding on the Starlight Plate.


    ¡°Uncle, Grandfather!¡±


    At this time, quite a few people were already waiting at the mountain gate.


    Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, they stepped forward and respectfully paid their respects.


    ¡°Um.¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not engage in much small talk with them, simply acknowledging their greeting before going straight to Qingzhu Valley, to the Fourth Elder¡¯s courtyard.


    ¡°Changsheng, uncle.¡±


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯ve come.¡±


    Lu Yuanding and others were somewhat surprised by his speed when they saw Lu Changsheng had hurried over.


    At this time, Lu Miaoge had also rushed over from Red Leaf Valley Marketplace, and was using Taiyi True Water to nourish the Fourth Elder¡¯s physical body.


    But at this moment, the Fourth Elder¡¯s visage was gaunt, her body not only exuded an atmosphere of deep twilight but also a dense aura of death.


    This was the end of her lifespan, unless there was a top-tier treasure capable of prolonging life, there was no reversing her fate.


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    The Fourth Elder, seeing the young man who resembled an orchid and pine inside, her cloudy eyes gleaming faintly, said with a hoarse and aged voice, tremblingly stretching forth her withered arm.


    ¡°Grandmother, I¡¯m here.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart felt heavy as he stepped forward to take the Fourth Elder¡¯s hand.


    Even though he had long known of this day, this moment, and had been mentally prepared,


    The sight of the old lady on her deathbed still caused an unspeakable sadness in his heart.


    ¡°Changsheng, don¡¯t be sad, Grandmother is content and happy to have lived to see you and Miaoyun, to see the family like this


    The Fourth Elder, her eyes cloudy, her mouth opening and closing, kept saying, ¡°You and Miaoyun, Miaoge, must take good care of yourselves¡­ It¡¯s a pity Grandmother won¡¯t see the day you both become great cultivators¡­ Little Yun has a sincere nature, you as a father must take good care of him


    ¡°If Qingzhu Mountain ever encounters trouble in the future, if you¡­ can help, then do lend them a hand


    Although she lived only to be one hundred and twenty-four years old,


    by that age, she had already experienced many, many things.


    She not only witnessed the rise and fall of her family but also watched her children, family elders, and peers of her age pass away one by one.


    Now, in all of Qingzhu Mountain, there was no longer anyone of her generation left.


    Hence, the only concerns and attachments left in her heart were for Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoyun, and the family that had raised and cared for her.


    ¡°Grandmother, rest assured, I will certainly take good care of Miaoyun, Sister Miaoge, and Little Yun.¡±


    ¡°As long as I, Lu Changsheng, am alive, Qingzhu Mountain will always stand!¡±

 Chapter 833: The Way of Insect Control Fourth

    Chapter 1036: Chapter 366: The Way of Insect Control, Fourth Elder¡¯s Joyous Bereavement!_4


    Chapter 1036: Chapter 366: The Way of Insect Control, Fourth Elder¡¯s Joyous Bereavement!_4


    Lu Changsheng clasped the old man¡¯s hand, speaking in a solemn voice and making a formal promise.


    Beside him, Lu Yuanding, Lu Yuanzhong, and others listened to these words with heavy hearts, silently lamenting.


    At this moment, the elder still couldn¡¯t forget his family.


    Although with Lu Changsheng¡¯s character, and the connection through Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan, the relationship between the two families could be maintained.


    Yet the elder still clung to his decaying body, leaving his last words at the moment of death.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er¡­ Yun¡¯er


    As he spoke, the Fourth Elder suddenly looked up, searching for his granddaughter Lu Miaoyun.


    She knew that Lu Miaoyun practiced the Heavenly Longevity Technique and couldn¡¯t leave.


    But at this time, she was no longer fully coherent, merely wishing to see her granddaughter one last time before dying.


    ¡°Grandma, I will take you to see Yun¡¯er right now.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, glanced toward Lu Yuanding and Lu Yuanzhong, and said, ¡°Yun¡¯er cannot come because of the Heavenly Longevity Technique, so I will now take grandma to meet Yun¡¯er for their farewell.¡±


    After speaking, he looked at Lu Miaoge next to him and said, ¡°Sister Miaoge, stabilize grandma¡¯s life force;we¡¯ll go there now.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Although the Fourth Elder¡¯s condition didn¡¯t allow for much time, and it was not advisable to trouble her.


    But they all knew about the matter of the Heavenly Longevity Technique, and that Lu Miaoyun could not leave Bihu Lake Mountain.


    If the Fourth Elder and Lu Miaoyun were to part in life and death without a final meeting, it would leave a deep regret in their hearts, difficult to reconcile.


    ¡°Grandma, let¡¯s go see Yun¡¯er now.¡±


    The Starlight Plate appeared beneath Lu Changsheng¡¯s feet, then he had Lu Miaoge hold the Fourth Elder, and the three of them turned into a streak of starlight and shot off.


    ¡°This, what kind of Magic Artifact is under Changsheng¡¯s feet, such astonishing speed.¡±


    ¡°Such speed


    Lu Yuanzhong, Lu Yuanding, Lu Muping, and others watched as Lu Changsheng flew with such speed, exchanging glances in surprise.


    Because this flying speed had surpassed their understanding.


    However, they did not guess too much and immediately after some discussion, Lu Yuanding took some people to Bihu Lake Mountain, while Lu Muping went to sit in the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    The Red Leaf Valley Market had been attacked by a Demon Cultivator before, and Lu Yuanzhong was seriously injured. Therefore, they were concerned that Robber Cultivators might learn that there was no Foundation Establishment Cultivator in charge of the Red Leaf Valley Market and come to loot.


    ¡­


    Bihu Lake Mountain.


    ¡°Grandma


    Upon seeing the Fourth Elder, Lu Miaoyun was overwhelmed with grief, crying inconsolably.


    The elder was the person she was closest to.


    In these years, she couldn¡¯t go out to visit Qingzhu Mountain, only asking her children to visit the elder on her behalf.


    And as the elder grew older, he didn¡¯t like to travel much, making infrequent visits to Bihu Lake Mountain, so in these years, the two didn¡¯t meet often.


    Now that they met again, it was a parting in life and death.


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    The Fourth Elder held her granddaughter¡¯s hand, softly muttering words of care and concern, and did the same for the siblings Lu Yun and Lu Yu.


    She had no more attachments, only unwillingness to let go of her concerns for the family and the younger generation.


    As night approached.


    ¡°Hum!¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw the elder¡¯s face become peaceful as her eyes closed, the last bit of life force dissipating;he sighed.


    He took a few steps back and bowed deeply.


    ¡°Grandma!¡±


    Lu Miaoyun and the others, seeing this scene, turned red-eyed, weeping loudly, and crying tears.


    Afterward, they followed the Fourth Elder¡¯s last wish, taking her remains to Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s ancestral hall, holding an extravagant mourning ceremony.


    The funeral was conducted with great pomp.


    It did not seem like the death of an Energy Refining Cultivator.


    Not only did Bihu Lake Mountain wear white mourning clothes, but many Foundation Establishment Families from the surrounding area also came to offer incense and pay their respects.

 Chapter 834: There are 3 million Sword

    Chapter 1037: Chapter 367: There are 3 million Sword Cultivators in the world, all must lower their brows upon seeing me.


    Chapter 1037: Chapter 367: There are 3 million Sword Cultivators in the world, all must lower their brows upon seeing me.


    Bihu Mountain was as pure as Qingzhu Mountain, and the death of an Energy Refining Cultivator had piqued the curiosity of many Loose Cultivators and young Cultivators. Why was it treated with such solemnity?


    When they learned that the old man was a senior relative of the Main Mother and Mountain Lord of Bihu Mountain,


    they couldn¡¯t help but sigh and take Lu Changsheng as an example to strive for.


    They fantasized about rising like Lu Changsheng.


    After all, the story of Lu Changsheng¡¯s rise was both inspiring and enviable to countless Cultivators at the bottom.


    White Tiger Mountain continued to operate normally during this time, unaffected by the Fourth Elder¡¯s passing.


    With the relocation of Bihu Mountain¡¯s Puppet Workshop, White Tiger Mountain could now be considered the industrial park beneath Bihu Mountain.


    Not only did the Puppet Workshop expand, but under Lu Changsheng¡¯s guidance and arrangements, the Artifact Refining Workshop also expanded orderly and integrated Artifact Refining with Puppetry.


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    Outside White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡±


    A torrential and surging wave of Mana continually closed in on White Tiger Mountain.


    The patrolling Cultivators of White Tiger Mountain immediately sent out an alert.


    Shortly after, a vigorous and resolute young man, around twenty-eight or twenty-nine years old, hurried over.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Lu Qingsong had been in charge of White Tiger Mountain for years, serving as the Mountain Master. To appear sufficiently authoritative, he had given up his youthful appearance and grown a pair of dense, inky mustaches.


    ¡°Mountain Master, it seems to be a stand-off between Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators.¡±


    One of the stationed Cultivators immediately reported.


    ¡°Foundation Establishment Cultivators fighting?¡±


    Lu Qingsong, upon hearing this, looked towards the source of the Mana fluctuations and furrowed his brows.


    Fighting so close to their gate was a grave offense.


    It could not only damage their wood and mineral veins but also bring unnecessary trouble.


    ¡°Daoists of White Tiger Mountain, my surname is Shi, and I am the head of the Tianwei Escort Agency. I have been ambushed by Robber Cultivators on my way. Please lend aid, there will be a generous reward afterward!¡±


    Before long, Lu Qingsong could see a tall Foundation Establishment Cultivator being pursued by two Foundation Establishment Cultivators wearing conical hats.


    The pursued Cultivator looked extremely disheveled;he could only defend while being chased, shouting for help towards White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°The Tianwei Escort Agency?¡±


    Lu Qingsong squinted his eyes slightly.


    This was a large, chain escort business operating extensively.


    Ordinary Cultivators, as long as they had a clean background and some strength, could register as Escort Guards at the Tianwei Escort Agency and accept escort missions.


    Places like Bihu Mountain and White Tiger Mountain, due to business needs, had many dealings with the Tianwei Escort Agency.


    ¡°Hmph, this matter doesn¡¯t concern you White Tiger Mountain dwellers. Don¡¯t unnecessary trouble for yourselves!¡±


    One of the conical-hatted Foundation Establishment Cultivators coldly snorted.


    ¡°Please, daoist, lend a hand;I have a commission to fulfill. If you can help, there will be a generous reward from our Tianwei Escort Agency!¡±


    The pursued tall Cultivator continued to shout, his voice urgent and desperate, with a plea for help.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care who you are or where you¡¯re from;this place is within the bounds of White Tiger Mountain. Leave at once, or you will bear the consequences!¡±


    Lu Qingsong, facing the situation, spoke with a chilling expression, uttering a stern command.


    He seemed to realize that, being merely an Energy Refining Cultivator, such words might not be deterrent enough.


    At that moment, the entire Mountain Protection Array of White Tiger Mountain fully activated, and in the sky above, it appeared as if a fierce tiger was crouching, fierce and majestic, roaring at the three men with overwhelming presence.


    ¡°Our Tianwei Escort Agency has quite a bit of business with your White Tiger Mountain and Bihu Mountain. In such circumstances, you would stand by and let Robber Cultivators do as they please?¡±


    Upon hearing this, the pursued Foundation Establishment Cultivator immediately cried out in rage and despair.


    However, Lu Qingsong remained indifferent to such words and continued with an icy tone: ¡°I¡¯ll say it again, leave the vicinity of White Tiger Mountain immediately;otherwise, bear the consequences!¡±


    During his words, a ghostly light emerged from the depths of White Tiger Mountain, roaring towards the sky.


    It was the Nine Netherhound that guarded White Tiger Mountain.


    In past years, every time minor mischief occurred at White Tiger Mountain, Lu Qingsong and the Nine Netherhound would take care of it.


    Thus, surrounding families were well aware that White Tiger Mountain had a Second Order Spiritual Beast as its guardian.


    Seeing this situation, the pursued Foundation Establishment Cultivator could only maneuver his Magic Artifact with an ugly expression and escape towards the mountain range along the edge of White Tiger Mountain.


    Moments later, after seeing the three men leave, Lu Qingsong spoke to the patrolling Cultivators: ¡°Be extra vigilant during this time;at the first sign of anything amiss, activate the Great Formation.¡±


    In previous years, during Demon Subjugation Orders, Lu Qingsong had heard of Family Forces being infiltrated by robbers allying with Cultivators and using disguises to breach through internal defenses to pillage.


    After all, Cultivation Families were protected by Great Formations, and unless there were internal issues, they were hard to break through in a short amount of time.


    And Robber Cultivators typically value speed in their battles and do not dare to engage with other Family Forces for too long.


    If unable to break through the Great Formation, they would retreat immediately.


    ¡°We understand.¡±


    The patrolling stationed Cultivators nodded in agreement.


    They all knew the Cultivation World had not been very stable these years.


    Meanwhile.


    The three Foundation Establishment Cultivators who had just engaged in battle halted their fight upon entering a dense forest.


    ¡°It seems White Tiger Mountain is still guarded only by a Second Order Monster Beast.¡±


    ¡°Not bad, our probing has shown that no Foundation Establishment Cultivators from White Tiger Mountain appeared;it seems the situation is the same as before.¡±


    ¡°Now that this is settled, shall we proceed with the next step?¡±


    The three looked at each other and spoke.


    Their recent actions were naturally a probe against White Tiger Mountain.


    To see if White Tiger Mountain was indeed only guarded by a Second Order Spiritual Beast as their intel suggested.


    If it truly was only the Beast, they would not hesitate to make their move.


    Moreover, if they managed to infiltrate White Tiger Mountain with a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, they could easily breach the Mountain Protection Array from within and without.

 Chapter 835: Sword Cultivators in the

    Chapter 1038: Chapter 367: 3,000,000 Sword Cultivators in the World, Must Lower Their Eyes When They See Me._2


    Chapter 1038: Chapter 367: 3,000,000 Sword Cultivators in the World, Must Lower Their Eyes When They See Me._2


    ¡­


    Lu Qingsong returned to White Tiger Peak.


    A young man with a firm and robust appearance approached him, asking, ¡°Qing Song, what¡¯s the situation?¡±


    ¡°Big brother.¡±


    As soon as he saw the young man, Lu Qingsong called out and then said, ¡°It should just be a passing Foundation Establishment Cultivator, but we can¡¯t rule out the possibility of a disguise by a Robber Cultivator.¡±


    ¡°Mm, let me know immediately if there¡¯s anything.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an nodded.


    White Tiger Mountain is guarded by the Nine Netherhound, and whenever there¡¯s trouble, it¡¯s Lu Qingsong who handles it with the Nine Netherhound. Thus, no one yet knows his true strength.


    Having just witnessed this, knowing that Lu Qingsong could handle it, he simply observed from the sidelines without intervening immediately.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, big brother.¡±


    Lu Qingsong smiled, aware of his big brother¡¯s generous nature.


    He had been devoted to cultivation at White Tiger Mountain for years and never involved himself in affairs.


    However, he always expressed concern at the first sign of trouble, asking if help was needed.


    ¡°Boom boom boom!¡±


    As the two chatted, just as they were preparing to return and rest, they suddenly heard a series of loud booms.


    They saw the Second Order Great Formation of White Tiger Mountain surge with spiritual light, flickering uncertainly in the night.


    ¡°Hm? This magic aura, it¡¯s those three from earlier!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked towards the mountain gate and sensed through the magic aura that it was those three.


    ¡°It appears those three are unquestionably Robber Cultivators!¡±


    Lu Qingsong¡¯s expression chilled as he gravely surmised what was happening.


    The three had pretended to be actors, undoubtedly aiming to infiltrate White Tiger Mountain or to test its defenses.


    Confirming that the mountain was guarded only by a Second Order Spiritual Beast, they now took aggressive action.


    After all, although a Second Order Spiritual Beast is powerful, it cannot control the Great Formation.


    Without a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to control it, the formation¡¯s offensive and defensive capabilities are both reduced by a grade.


    Over these years, the reason other family forces haven¡¯t interfered with White Tiger Mountain, besides the Nine Netherhound, is entirely because of the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family.


    Should White Tiger Mountain face danger, not only the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family but also nearby forces like Tie Mulim Mo Family and Xishan Ning Family could immediately come to aid.


    The brothers hurried towards the mountain gate.


    But they saw those three Robber Cultivators currently attacking the White Tiger Mountain Array.


    The three were clearly well-prepared.


    Not only did they have a prohibition-breaking artifact as large as a hill bombarding White Tiger Mountain, but they also had prepared a Prohibition-Breaking Talisman.


    Under such an attack, the array¡¯s mist dissipated and its spiritual light dimmed.


    ¡°Big brother, it seems you need to take action now.¡±


    Seeing this scene, Lu Qingsong¡¯s expression became grave, aware that these people were well-prepared and that defeating them wouldn¡¯t be so simple.


    Thus, he planned to have Lu Ping¡¯an act with the Nine Netherhound. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Okay, leave it to me.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an responded gravely, his energy slowly revitalizing within him.


    ¡°Big brother, be careful, I will use the formation to support you.¡±


    Lu Qingsong continued.


    He knew that his big brother had already broken through the Foundation.


    However, he was unsure of his exact combat strength.


    So, he thought of having his big brother lead the Nine Netherhound while he controlled the formation to make the three retreat.


    ¡°No need for that.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an shook his head, swiftly moving to a courtyard where a dark golden great bow appeared in his hands.


    He then focused his gaze outside the formation at the Foundation Establishment Cultivator controlling the Great Mountain Magical Artifact, raising his hand, pulling the bowstring.


    ¡°Big brother?¡±


    Lu Qingsong, seeing this, didn¡¯t understand what his big brother intended to do.


    Was he really planning to shoot the Foundation from here?


    How is that possible?


    But in the next moment, he was startled by the overwhelming spiritual pressure emanating from his big brother.


    Lu Ping¡¯an seemed to become one with the dark golden great bow, like the womb of a bow.


    His heart pumped like the drumbeat of a god or demon, ¡®thumping¡¯ rhythmically and bursting with boundless vital energy, slowly forming a golden divine arrow crackling with thunder and lightning on the bowstring without an arrow.


    ¡°Buzz buzz buzz!!!¡±


    As the golden divine arrow formed, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s right arm seemed to thunder and lightning with intense disturbances.


    ¡°Qing Song, at a direction of sixty-three degrees to the southeast of the formation, slightly open a gap in the great array.¡±


    Holding the dark golden great bow, Lu Ping¡¯an, striking as a blazing sun, spoke solemnly.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Qingsong, looking at Lu Ping¡¯an before him, swallowed nervously, brought out the Array Plate and called out, ¡°Big brother, ready!¡±


    ¡°Open!¡±


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    Instantly, with a surge of wind and thunder, a rainbow-like golden lightning streak pierced through the void, shooting out rapidly.


    ¡°Eh? Not good!¡±


    ¡°Be careful!¡±


    Outside the mountain gate, the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators attacking the array saw a golden arrow burst through White Tiger Mountain, all of them shocked, feeling a palpable chill.


    ¡°Boom boom boom!¡±


    The cultivator controlling the Great Mountain Magical Artifact saw the rolling thunder and golden feathered arrow directly targeting him, immediately cried out in horror, quickly retreating as layers of protective aura formed around him.


    But the layers of protective aura shattered in an instant, and his entire head exploded like a watermelon under the golden thunderous arrow.


    ¡°This!?¡±


    Lu Qingsong, seeing this, was completely stunned, totally baffled.


    He actually shot and killed the Foundation Cultivator?


    And with a single arrow.


    His big brother had just broken through Foundation Establishment a few years ago, hadn¡¯t he?


    How did he possess such formidable power?


    He was utterly baffled, feeling as if in a dreamlike state.


    Not just him, the patrolling cultivators of White Tiger Mountain, the two Robber Cultivators outside the gate, all wore expressions of shock and amazement, wondering what was happening.


    How did an arrow suddenly appear and kill a Foundation Cultivator?


    Was it a Talisman, a Talisman Treasure, or some Exotic Treasure?


    ¡°Second!¡±


    ¡°Magic, this is the magic aura! White Tiger Mountain has a great cultivator of the Foundation Establishment Late Stage! Go, let¡¯s leave now!¡±

 Chapter 836: There are 2999797 Sword Cultivators

    Chapter 1039: Chapter 367: There are 3,000,000 Sword Cultivators in the world, but they must all lower their brows when they see me._3


    Chapter 1039: Chapter 367: There are 3,000,000 Sword Cultivators in the world, but they must all lower their brows when they see me._3


    The remaining two Foundation Establishment Cultivators, seeing this, dared not hesitate and quickly transformed into escape lights to flee, fearing another golden arrow would be shot at them.


    Although they had a purpose for this trip,


    their main goal was still wealth, and they couldn¡¯t possibly sacrifice their lives here.


    Seeing the remaining two in a panic-stricken flight, Lu Ping¡¯an let out a long breath and put away the Dark Gold Bow.


    The arrow he had just shot had been the condensation of the ¡®Thunderstorm Ring¡¯ Technique and Magical Powers mastered from Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family.


    It endowed his attack with the force of wind and lightning!


    This was his first time using it in real combat, and its power proved quite effective.


    Not only could he fend off the enemy, but he also didn¡¯t need to reveal his own strength.


    ¡°Big brother?¡±


    Lu Qingsong was still dumbfounded as he looked at his elder brother.


    To be within White Tiger Mountain, yet a single arrow shot from such a distance had killed a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!


    He simply couldn¡¯t comprehend such strength.


    ¡°Before my breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, I encountered some serendipity;my Body Refinement has already broken through to the Second Level, so my strength is a bit stronger than an average Foundation Establishment Cultivator,¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an said gently to his younger brother as he smiled and explained.


    ¡°Second Level Body Refinement?¡±


    ¡°Stronger than an average Foundation Establishment Cultivator by several points?¡±


    Lu Qingsong, upon hearing such words, didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment.


    He understood Second Level Body Refinement.


    But he couldn¡¯t grasp how one arrow could kill a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    After all, being only slightly stronger than another Cultivator, it would be quite difficult to kill them, let alone instantly.


    Even though his older brother¡¯s arrow just now had an element of surprise, such strength couldn¡¯t simply be explained by being ¡°several points stronger.¡±


    Lu Qingsong didn¡¯t continue to press Lu Ping¡¯an for details but took a deep breath, nodded and said, ¡°Good, with you, big brother, holding down White Tiger Mountain, I can rest easy in the future.¡±


    At this moment, he understood why their father had assigned his older brother to hold down White Tiger Mountain.


    Because their father had always been clear about Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s strength, with him there, White Tiger Mountain could indeed rest easy!


    ¡°Big brother, I¡¯ll go handle the situation.¡±


    Lu Qingsong continued, quickly stepping forward to manage the situation at the mountain gate.


    He didn¡¯t explain whether it was him or someone else who had acted just now.


    The unknown is fearsome, incalculable might!


    Often, the unknown methods are more daunting.


    He had the Nine Netherhound bring back the outside bodies of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators, took their magic artifacts and Storage Bags, then with a cold and authoritative air, ordered one person, ¡°Hang this corpse outside the mountain gate, and tell others that if any Robber Cultivator dares to attack White Tiger Mountain, they will meet the same fate!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mountain Master!¡±


    White Tiger Mountain had not only the Cultivators from the Zhao Family of yesteryears, but also those from Tie Mulim Mo Family and the Ning Family of Xi Mountain.


    The incident just now had filled them all with dread.


    The two Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators had been able to sense a trace of Foundation Establishment Mana from the arrow.


    These people were merely Energy Refining Cultivators.


    They couldn¡¯t be certain whether it was someone¡¯s direct action or some treasure involved.


    And with no Foundation Establishment Cultivator sitting in White Tiger Mountain, with Mountain Master Lu Qingsong having just disappeared, they speculated that Lu Qingsong must possess some Exotic Treasure.


    After all, Lu Qingsong¡¯s father, Lu Changsheng, was considered a legendary figure.


    He dared to have a son in the Qi Refinement Realm hold down and control White Tiger Mountain, how could he possibly not provide him with an ace up his sleeve!


    ¡­


    News of the events at White Tiger Mountain spread to the surrounding Family Forces the next day.


    Everyone who heard this news was utterly shocked.


    Indeed, to kill a Foundation Establishment Cultivator with a single arrow was terrifying!


    Who wouldn¡¯t be fearful upon hearing of such means!


    Several families friendly with Bi Lake Mountain and White Tiger Mountain even sent people under the guise of a visit to check the situation at White Tiger Mountain.


    When they saw the headless corpse hanging outside the mountain gate and confirmed it was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, they were all internally shaken.


    They conjectured wildly about what sort of methods Lu Changsheng had hidden in White Tiger Mountain.


    Meanwhile, at Jinlong Ridge Jin Family,


    ¡°Quite the White Tiger Mountain, quite the Lu Changsheng, truly well hidden!¡±


    The Patriarch of Jin Family looked at the information in his hand, his expression slightly condensed.


    Those three Robber Cultivators that appeared on White Tiger Mountain last night obviously didn¡¯t go there for no reason to plunder.


    It was he who wanted to test Bi Lake Mountain, had someone issue a bounty task, provided Prohibition-Breaking Talismans and Forbidden Technique Artifacts, that resulted in three Robber Cultivators willing to make a move against White Tiger Mountain.


    Otherwise, under normal circumstances, Robber Cultivators wouldn¡¯t expend great cost to forcefully attack a certain family.


    Unless that family possessed some kind of fortuitous treasure, and lacked a Foundation Establishment Cultivator in charge.


    The Patriarch of Jin Family didn¡¯t hesitate and went straight to report this news to the Elder Ancestor of his family.


    ¡­


    At Bi Lake Mountain,


    ¡°Three Robber Cultivators, killed by a single arrow.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the information coming from White Tiger Mountain and chuckled.


    Others might not know what happened, but he as the father was crystal clear.


    After all, the means Lu Ping¡¯an used were all given to him by his father.


    ¡°With Ping¡¯an holding down White Tiger Mountain, unless a False Core took action, there shouldn¡¯t be any danger.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled softly.


    However, even though that was what he said, after such an incident at White Tiger Mountain, he still made a trip outside to check on the situation.


    Moreover, this sudden attack by three Robber Cultivators also made him speculate whether it had something to do with other powers.


    Especially since the Demon Subjugation Order had just concluded, it would be unlikely for any Robber Cultivators to show up and cause trouble at this time.


    ¡­


    In Yue Country, Jinyang Sect,


    ¡°Qing Shan, how confident are you in this journey to Heavenly Sword Sect to ask for a sword duel?¡±


    Tianyuan True Immortal, dressed in a grand red robe, her figure voluptuous and charming, took a delicate sip from the wine gourd in her hand, her face slightly flushed and lazily said.


    Back when the Purple Shadow Secret Realm ended, Lu Qingshan promised Yujian Zhenren of the Heavenly Sword Sect to visit for a sword duel within ten years.


    Now, with only one year left of the decade-long promise, she was preparing to send Lu Qingshan to the Heavenly Sword Sect for the duel.


    Lu Qingshan, with a handsome face and piercing eyes, listened to his master¡¯s words, his expression serene and confidently said, ¡°Among the three million sword cultivators in the world, all must lower their gazes upon seeing me.¡±


    .¡±


    Tianyuan True Immortal was speechless upon hearing her disciple¡¯s words.


    After a while, she finally spoke, ¡°Say these words in front of me if you like, but if you speak them at the Heavenly Sword Sect, I won¡¯t be able to protect you.¡±


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    Lu Qingshan smiled and replied.


    ¡°While it¡¯s a sword duel, Yujian Zhenren intends to use you to hone his sect¡¯s disciples. When we get to the Heavenly Sword Sect, keep the actual dueling separate and remember to be somewhat mindful


    Tianyuan True Immortal spoke earnestly, revealing a bit of a serious expression as she instructed her disciple.


    This trip to the Heavenly Sword Sect was a great chance for her disciple to be tempered.


    But she knew well the nature of her disciple¡ªreckless to the extreme.


    And the sword cultivators of the Heavenly Sword Sect wouldn¡¯t be much different.


    If this disciple gave no face to the Heavenly Sword Sect¡¯s disciples during the duels, it could easily cause trouble.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Master. I understand. Friendship first, dueling second.¡±


    Lu Qingshan might be proud, but he wasn¡¯t foolish and comprehended what was at stake.


    His trip to the Heavenly Sword Sect was primarily for sparring and exchange, so of course, he had to keep the host¡¯s dignity in mind.


    If the sparring ended up insulting the hosts, it would be tantamount to slapping the face of the Heavenly Sword Sect, and things wouldn¡¯t end well after.


    Even if the Heavenly Sword Sect didn¡¯t say anything outright, it would still be like making a formidable enemy.


    ¡°Since you understand, I won¡¯t say much more.¡±


    Tianyuan True Immortal nodded, instructing Lu Qingshan to say his goodbyes to Lu Qingzhu before heading to the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    However, Lu Qingshan suggested that since his sister was bored alone in the sect, it would be better to go together to broaden her horizons.


    Hearing this, Tianyuan True Immortal said it was fine as long as Lu Qingzhu was willing and subsequently took the siblings to the Heavenly Sword Sect.

 Chapter 837: Questioning the Sword at Heavenly

    Chapter 1040: Chapter 368: Questioning the Sword at Heavenly Sword Sect!


    Chapter 1040: Chapter 368: Questioning the Sword at Heavenly Sword Sect!


    Lu Changsheng arrived at White Tiger Mountain and saw the headless corpse hanging at the mountain gate.


    He thought to himself, his son¡¯s actions were truly domineering and aggressive.


    Foundation Establishment Cultivators are prominent figures wherever they go, akin to the old ancestors of a region.


    Such figures were now hanging as bodies on display, serving as a form of intimidation.


    However, although this act was inconsistent with his usual behavior, he wouldn¡¯t say anything about it.


    ¡°Father.¡±


    Hearing of Lu Changsheng¡¯s arrival, Lu Qingsong immediately notified his older brother Lu Ping¡¯an, seventh brother Lu Xianzhi, and others to come to greet him.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his children and gave a slight nod, briefly inquiring about the events of the previous night and the matters regarding the Robber Cultivators.


    Learning that the three Robber Cultivators had come prepared but were unlike the local Family Forces¡¯ Foundation Establishment Cultivators and had no suspicious items on them, Lu Changsheng did not probe further.


    He merely instructed them to be more careful and vigilant in their daily routines.


    Afterward, he checked on the well-being of his other children and accompanied Lu Xianzhi and a few others to visit the Puppet Workshop and the Artifact Refining Workshop.


    Seeing that there were no issues, Lu Changsheng then returned to Bi Lake Mountain.


    At this time, the news from White Tiger Mountain had also reached the ears of his wives and children at home.


    Like Lu Miaohuan, because her son Lu Qingsong was in charge at White Tiger Mountain, even knowing that there was no trouble, she sought out Lu Changsheng at the first opportunity to ask about the situation.


    ¡°Hehe


    Lu Changsheng embraced his wife¡¯s slender waist, indicating that their son Lu Qingsong was fine.


    He also praised his son for his excellent performance, managing White Tiger Mountain in perfect order.


    It might be the pressure from his brother Lu Qingshan, or perhaps the desire to make his mother proud, but Lu Qingsong had indeed worked hard and performed well over the years.


    Otherwise, if he had not been capable, despite the connections through Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan, Lu Changsheng would have replaced him at White Tiger Mountain long ago.


    ¡°Dad, what is this treasure that can kill a Foundation Establishment with a single arrow? Give me one.¡±


    Lu Wangshu, upon hearing the news, thought it might be some Talisman or treasure and pleaded with her father with a flattering face.


    Her own father was incredibly wealthy, often able to produce some treasures she had never seen before.


    And she could never have too many treasures.


    ¡°This is something your big brother achieved through his own true skill.¡±


    Lu Changsheng glanced at his daughter and spoke.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an?¡±


    ¡°Ping¡¯an has only recently broken through to Foundation Establishment, so how could he kill a Foundation Establishment with a single arrow?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan and the others were surprised to hear this.


    Their main impression of Lu Ping¡¯an was still from the years when he had just broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    They had not expected that Lu Ping¡¯an, soon after his breakthrough, would be capable of killing a Foundation Establishment Cultivator ¨C this was quite astonishing.


    ¡°Ping¡¯an has several Magic Artifacts from me;his combat power is above average for Foundation Establishment Cultivators.¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t want to explain his spoilt son¡¯s actions and Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s fortuitous encounters, so he kept it simple.


    After speaking, he looked at his daughter Lu Wangshu and said, ¡°Train diligently, and when you break through to Foundation Establishment, your father has also prepared something for you.¡±


    Lu Wangshu had broken through to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement half a year ago.


    She was estimated to be able to attempt Foundation Establishment in another four to five years. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Dad, rest assured, I will strive to achieve Foundation Establishment as soon as possible.¡±


    Lu Wangshu had taken the Preserving Youth Pill and still looked to be seventeen or eighteen years old, with a bright, pure face.


    Hearing this, Lu Miaohuan and the others did not continue to ask further questions.


    After all, their husband¡¯s treasures were indeed too numerous.


    With the means provided by Lu Changsheng, killing a Foundation Establishment with a single arrow was conceivable.


    Like Lu Miaohuan, she also gave the Vermilion Bird Ring, a Talisman Treasure given to her by Lu Changsheng, for her son Lu Qingsong to carry with him.


    ¡°Husband, when Qingshan said he would visit Heavenly Sword Sect to challenge their swordsmanship after Foundation Establishment, why haven¡¯t we heard any news about this for so many years?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miaohuan thought of her eldest son Lu Qingshan and asked Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Qingshan may be busy with other matters;I have had people pay attention to news from the Heavenly Sword Sect.¡±


    ¡°As long as Qingshan goes to the Heavenly Sword Sect for a sword contest, making a disturbance, news will come back.¡±


    Lu Changsheng responded in a gentle voice.


    He had previously heard from Lu Qingshan that not only did he intend to participate in the Five Sects competition for Jinyang Sect in Yue Country, but he also planned to enter the Qingming Secret Realm.


    So many years had passed, and his son must have completed those activities.


    However, judging by Lu Qingshan¡¯s Cultivation Level, having only reached the Second Level of Foundation Establishment, Lu Changsheng guessed his son hadn¡¯t obtained any significant opportunities.


    Of course, it¡¯s also possible that after Lu Qingshan¡¯s Foundation Establishment, he spent much of his time on Techniques or other aspects.


    ¡­


    Heavenly Sword Sect.


    As the overlord of Jiang Country, the only Nascent Soul Level Power, with a Fourth-order Spirit Vein, the Heavenly Sword Sect naturally exuded an imposing grandeur.


    Among the continuous majestic mountains stood peaks as straight and tall as swords reaching for the skies.


    Some of these mountain peaks were lush with greenery and full of Spiritual Medicine, some were shrouded in mist with pavilions and palaces built upon them, and some had waterfalls flowing like silver dragons, magnificent and awe-inspiring.


    In the central position stood a peak like a Divine Sword, seeming to pierce through the heavens, invoking fear in onlookers and making them feel their own insignificance.


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    A Divine Rainbow with tremendous Spiritual Pressure descended outside the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    As the rosy light faded, a giant gourd appeared with a woman in her thirties, stunningly beautiful and dressed in a luxurious red gown, standing on it.


    Next to her was a young man with sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes with handsome features, along with a gentle and elegant young lady.


    ¡°Is this the Heavenly Sword Sect?¡±


    The three people on the gourd were none other than Tianyuan True Immortal, who had come to challenge the Heavenly Sword Sect, along with Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu.


    Lu Qingshan looked at Heavenly Sword Sect before him, his eyes bright with a warlike spirit.


    He was naturally well-aware of the big name of the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    Even as a child, he had once dreamed of joining the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    ¡°Heavenly Sword Sect


    Lu Qingzhu also observed Jiang Country¡¯s number one Immortal Sect, continually assessing it.


    ¡°May I know what brings the True Immortal here today?¡±

 Chapter 838: Questioning the Heavenly Sword

    Chapter 1041: Chapter 368: Questioning the Heavenly Sword Sect!_2


    Chapter 1041: Chapter 368: Questioning the Heavenly Sword Sect!_2


    The disciples stationed at the gate of the Heavenly Sword Sect saw Tian Yuan approaching with two others and immediately spoke respectfully.


    Tian Yuan True Immortal did not speak.


    Such ordinary stationed disciples were not qualified to converse with her.


    Soon after, a sword light shot out from the Heavenly Sword Sect, revealing a middle-aged man in his thirties with a majestic demeanor.


    Upon seeing Tian Yuan, he clasped his hands together and bowed, ¡°May I know the purpose of Tian Yuan True Immortal¡¯s visit to our Heavenly Sword Sect?¡±


    ¡°I have met True Person Huangjian.¡±


    Unlike her usual carefree demeanor, Tian Yuan held an air of nobility and authority, slightly bowing her hands.


    She then spoke aloud, ¡°I am here at the invitation of Yujian Zhenren to bring my disciple Lu Qingshan to inquire about the sword.¡±


    ¡°Inquire about the sword.¡±


    Upon hearing this, True Person Huangjian immediately turned his attention to Lu Qingshan on the gourd.


    As a Sword Cultivator True Monarch, he could tell at a glance that Lu Qingshan was a Sword Cultivator.


    His entire being radiated a sharp edge, a sword intent that could shake the heavens!


    ¡°What a promising Sword Dao talent!¡±


    True Person Huangjian exclaimed in praise.


    Among Sword Cultivators, one could often gauge the depth of another¡¯s ability through their aura and sword intent.


    A Sword Dao talent like Lu Qingshan was like a torch in the night, obviously not ordinary at first glance.


    No wonder he was invited to inquire about the sword.


    ¡°Tian Yuan True Immortal, please wait a moment, I will inform my brother Yujian to make arrangements for the young friend.¡±


    True Person Huangjian spoke.


    For those who came to inquire about the sword, their Heavenly Sword Sect always took it seriously.


    After all, those daring enough to challenge the Heavenly Sword Sect, and those invited to do so, were all top-tier talents!


    Therefore, facing such an inquiry about the sword, their Heavenly Sword Sect needed to prepare slightly.


    They couldn¡¯t just randomly send a few disciples to spar! S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Before long, a cold-looking youth of about fifteen or sixteen came over.


    It was Yujian Zhenren from the Purple Shadow Secret Realm days.


    After a brief greeting with Tian Yuan, he looked at Lu Qingshan and said, ¡°It seems, young friend Qingshan, that your mastery of the Sword Dao has progressed greatly these past years.¡±


    He could tell that Lu Qingshan¡¯s sword intent was not only sharper, but also carried an aura of unmatched dominance!


    This was an attitude he was very familiar with.


    The kind fostered by continually victorious battles!


    ¡°Young Lu Qingshan, greeting Yujian Zhenren!¡±


    Lu Qingshan clasped his hands and bowed.


    Since the other had waived his obligation to contribute Spiritual Medicine back then, his impression of this Yujian Zhenren was quite positive.


    ¡°Tian Yuan True Immortal, Young Qingshan, you both should settle down first and rest well.¡±


    ¡°The matter of sword inquiry will be arranged to start in seven days.¡±


    Yujian Zhenren led the three to a mountain courtyard within the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    ¡°Many thanks, True Lord.¡±


    Lu Qingshan clasped his hands in thanks.


    After settling Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu, Tian Yuan turned to Yujian Zhenren and said, ¡°Yujian Zhenren, for this sword inquiry, I hope your sect does not hold back.¡±


    Normally, being a mentor, one should be very pleased with an excellent disciple.


    Previously, Tian Yuan indeed felt this way, growing more and more satisfied with her disciple Lu Qingshan.


    However, following the events of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, the Five Sects tournament, and the Qingming Secret Realm, Tian Yuan noticed a problematic aspect in her disciple¡¯s character.


    Too arrogant and proud.


    This arrogance was not reckless and wild but was a deep-rooted pride, an arrogance.


    He believed he was unbeaten among his peers and was confident of his invincibility in the future!


    Nothing in the world could make him shrink back or fear!


    This was a trait seen in many talents.


    But it was particularly pronounced in Lu Qingshan.


    Tian Yuan deeply realized that this character trait would lead to severe setbacks in the future.


    And when setbacks came, they could cause substantial losses, possibly even the loss of life and cessation of his Dao.


    After all, divine skills are no match for fate.


    Not to say just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, even Nascent Soul Immortals and Core Formation True Lords could perish by mischance!


    Lu Qingshan was merely at the Foundation Establishment level, his Cultivation path had just begun, and he still had countless hardships and dangers to face ahead.


    Thus, on this trip to the Heavenly Sword Sect, while she outwardly told Lu Qingshan to tread carefully,


    internally, she had already planned for the Heavenly Sword Sect to let her disciple face some setbacks to temper his character.


    Not to walk around daily with an air of invincibility, disregarding others entirely.


    ¡°Being proud is quite normal for a talent, please rest assured, Tian Yuan True Immortal.¡±


    Yujian Zhenren naturally understood Tian Yuan¡¯s intention.


    Which young talent wasn¡¯t overwhelmingly arrogant?


    Especially Sword Cultivators, who value resolute heart and a spirit of invincibility, are even more so on this matter.


    He invited Lu Qingshan to the Heavenly Sword Sect for a sword inquiry, also thinking of using the opportunity to temper his own disciples, to know there are others above them.


    When they leave the sect in the future, to maintain a measure of caution and reverence towards other cultivators.


    ¡°I appreciate your troubles, Yujian Zhenren.¡±


    Tian Yuan spoke earnestly.


    Her own disciple truly had exceptional talent.


    But she respected and acknowledged the Nascent Soul level Sword Cultivation Sect of the Heavenly Sword Sect, knowing its profound heritage.


    She had even heard that this generation in the Heavenly Sword Sect had produced a prodigy with the ¡®Supreme Sword Bone¡¯.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Yujian Zhenren glanced at Lu Qingshan, who was laughing and playing with his sister Lu Qingzhu in the distance.


    He thought the lad, though possessed of an overwhelming sword intent and an aura of invincibility, seemed to have a good temperament.


    Not someone arrogant or disdainful.


    He mused that Tian Yuan, although a True Pill Master, still did not quite understand Sword Cultivators.


    ¡­


    Seven days later.


    Heavenly Sword Sect, Sword Inquiry Platform.


    Under the arrangements of Yujian Zhenren, the affair of Lu Qingshan¡¯s sword inquiry was made known to the Heavenly Sword Sect, and many disciples came to watch.


    After all, sword inquiring was a hallmark of the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    It occurred almost every few years, and during these times, Core Formation True Lords would come to watch the swordplay.


    Those who performed well during the event might also receive awards afterward.

 Chapter 839: Questioning Sword at the Heavenly

    Chapter 1042: Chapter 368: Questioning Sword at the Heavenly Sword Sect!_3


    Chapter 1042: Chapter 368: Questioning Sword at the Heavenly Sword Sect!_3


    ¡°Not to be underestimated, the Heavenly Sword Sect indeed stands out.¡±


    Lu Qingshan beheld the sight before him, disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect dressed in white sword robes, and couldn¡¯t help but voice his admiration.


    The Heavenly Sword Sect was unlike other sects.


    All disciples were sword cultivators, practicing sword techniques.


    It was fine when in groups of three or five or even more than ten.


    But now, with hundreds of sword cultivators gathered, each with a sharp and pointed aura, the feeling was different.


    ¡°Brother, you can do it!¡±


    Lu Qingzhu cheered for her own brother.


    Although in the eyes of Tianyuan True Immortal, Lu Qingshan was extremely proud and looked down on others,


    In Lu Qingzhu¡¯s eyes, her own brother was the best in the world!


    Even when she heard others say her brother was arrogant, she felt it was only natural for her brother to be so impressive. His progress in cultivation was lightning-fast, and he could master any sword technique or spell after a single practice ¨C wasn¡¯t a bit of arrogance to be expected?


    ¡°Ha ha ha, watch your brother¡¯s performance.¡±


    Lu Qingshan habitually ruffled his sister¡¯s hair and grinned.


    ¡°Qingshan, remember the words your master told you.¡±


    Tianyuan True Immortal instructed his disciple.


    ¡°Master, rest assured!¡±


    Lu Qingshan knew his master was telling him not to kill with a single sword stroke right away, to give others some face.


    He stood on the Sword Inquiry Platform, tall and noble, and bowed to the crowd below, ¡°Jinyang Sect¡¯s Lu Qingshan has come to inquire about swordsmanship at the Heavenly Sword Sect today, seeking guidance from all the daoists here.¡±


    When he finished speaking, a golden magical sword appeared in his hand, his whole body enveloped in a soaring sword intent, as if he could tear the sky asunder, shifting the sun and the moon, an unstoppable force.


    ¡°Shh, what astonishing sword intent!¡±


    ¡°What kind of sword intent is this?¡±


    ¡°Jinyang Sect¡¯s Lu Qingshan, I¡¯ve heard of this man, he won first place in the sword trial of the Five Great Immortal Sects of Yue Country six years ago!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s him, the sword cultivator from the Purple Shadow Secret Realm!¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t expect this person to actually come to our Heavenly Sword Sect to inquire about swordsmanship.¡±


    The disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect looked at Lu Qingshan on the Sword Inquiry Platform and immediately stirred up discussions.


    ¡°This young man has such an impressive sword intent!¡±


    ¡°To have nurtured such sword intent at a young age, his talent in the Sword Dao is truly extraordinary.¡±


    Several true immortals from the Heavenly Sword Sect came to watch the duel, looking at Lu Qingshan on the platform and commenting.


    They all understood why Yujian Zhenren had invited Lu Qingshan to come and inquire about swordsmanship.


    ¡°Wu Jiu, please enlighten Daoist Lu.¡±


    Instantly, a figure about thirty years old leaped onto the platform and said coldly to Lu Qingshan.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t expect Senior Brother Wu to take the stage so soon.¡±


    ¡°This Lu Qingshan managed to win first place in the grand competition of the Five Sects of Yue Country, quite extraordinary.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, if one didn¡¯t have real ability and went up, it would only result in humiliation.¡±


    Immediately, disciples spoke up, indicating that this Wu Jiu was quite formidable.


    ¡°Please.¡±


    Lu Qingshan, dressed in the Jinyang Sect disciple¡¯s attire, tall and straight, made a welcoming gesture. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Wu Jiu did not stand on ceremony and sacrificed a Sword Bead against Lu Qingshan.


    This sword inquiry appeared informal, but with several Nascent Soul Immortals observing, there was no concern for unexpected events during the process.


    ¡°Clang, clang, clang!¡±


    Facing the incoming Sword Bead, Lu Qingshan was calm and composed, his magical sword slashing out beams of sword light.


    Sword light clashed with Sword Bead, sparks flying.


    ¡°Such a sharp sword qi!¡±


    Wu Jiu felt his own Life-bound Sword Pellet tremble faintly after just exchanging blows and was shocked.


    He didn¡¯t dare to hesitate and immediately made a gesture incantation, attacking with all his might.


    But Lu Qingshan still stood unshaken, waving his magical sword and casually neutralizing his opponent¡¯s attack.


    Moments later, Lu Qingshan unleashed a streak of sword light that slashed out like a meteor colliding with the sun, causing the Sword Bead to fly backward. Wu Jiu¡¯s face instantly turned pale, and he staggered.


    ¡°Hisss, so strong!¡±


    ¡°Junior Brother Wu Jiu had just given his all, yet he failed to even shake him in the slightest.¡±


    The disciples of Heavenly Sword Sect below were astonished.


    ¡°My gratitude.¡±


    Lu Qingshan looked at Wu Jiu and slightly bowed with his hands clasped.


    ¡°I¡¯ve lost.¡±


    Wu Jiu took a deep breath, recognizing that his power was not on the same level as his opponent¡¯s.


    As he stepped down from the platform, a slender young man approached the Sword Inquiry Platform.


    ¡°Luo Yijian, please advise!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Junior Brother Luo. Although he¡¯s only at the Third Level of Foundation Establishment, his Divine Sense is incredibly strong. The Myriad Sword Art he cultivated can manipulate thirty-six Flying Swords!¡±


    ¡°I heard that Senior Brother Luo once used those thirty-six Flying Swords to kill a Demon Cultivator at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment!¡±


    Upon hearing these discussions, Lu Qingshan¡¯s eyebrows rose slightly, his expression calm, as he made a welcoming gesture.


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh whoosh!¡±


    Luo Yijian didn¡¯t stand on ceremony, slapping his Storage Bag, a row of three-inch Flying Swords poured out, exploding with seven-colored sword lights¡ªred, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet¡ªhurtling towards Lu Qingshan.


    Although most of the Flying Swords were only Magic Artifacts, their might was nevertheless astonishing.


    ¡°Nicely done.¡±


    As Lu Qingshan watched this scene, the Magical Sword in his hand swung, creating layers of Sword Qi swirling all around him like a vortex-shaped shield, enveloping his body and constantly flowing, causing the sharp Sword Qi to undulate against each other.


    ¡°Clang clang clang


    One after another, the Flying Swords struck at Lu Qingshan, clashing against his Sword Qi shield, creating a series of crisp sounds and sparks flying in all directions.


    Then, threads of Sword Qi around Lu Qingshan, like small serpents, entwined and attacked the Flying Swords, causing constant metallic clangs, which gradually dimmed the Flying Swords in the process.


    ¡°I¡¯ve lost.¡±


    Luo Yijian, seeing this, knew that if his opponent had not been lenient, his Flying Swords would have likely been cut in two.


    ¡°What about Senior Brother Luo¡¯s Sword Array, why didn¡¯t I see him use it?¡±


    ¡°With this Lu Qingshan¡¯s ability to manifest Sword Qi, under his Sword Qi, Junior Brother Luo¡¯s Sword Array simply can¡¯t take form.¡±


    ¡°Sword Energy Formation, wasn¡¯t he just at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment?¡±


    ¡°Very well, Sword Energy Formation, interesting. I shall meet you!¡±


    The Heavenly Sword Sect disciples in the arena were abuzz with discussion, and instantly another challenger took the stage.


    ¡°Hisss, it¡¯s Senior Brother Zhao!¡±


    ¡°This should be stable now!¡±


    ¡°However, Lu Qingshan is only at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment. Senior Brother Zhao has long broken through to the Middle Stage;even if he wins, it wouldn¡¯t be a respectful victory.¡±


    ¡°Since it¡¯s a sword inquiry, Senior Brother Zhao will naturally suppress his mana to the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment.¡±


    Watching the middle-aged man who stepped onto the platform, more voices rose from below.


    This middle-aged man, unlike the previous two, wielded a Magical Sword with wide and forceful swings, aggressive and domineering.


    But after a few evenly matched exchanges at the start, Lu Qingshan¡¯s offense grew increasingly fierce, making it difficult for Senior Brother Zhao to fend off, forcing him to use his Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment power and admit defeat.


    For a moment, the disciples of Heavenly Sword Sect also began to sense something amiss.


    They realized that Lu Qingshan was intentionally engaging each person for a few exchanges before really making a move to defeat them.


    Otherwise, with the capability to defeat Senior Brother Zhao like that, the earlier Wu Jiu and Luo Yijian probably couldn¡¯t have withstood a few of Lu Qingshan¡¯s strikes.


    Faced with this situation, some were astonished at Lu Qingshan¡¯s strength, while others felt slighted, as if they were looked down upon.


    ¡°It seems I have underestimated this young man.¡±


    Yujian Zhenren watched Lu Qingshan on the Sword Inquiry Platform and suddenly understood why Tianyuan True Immortal had told his Heavenly Sword Sect not to hold back.


    Because with Lu Qingshan¡¯s level of ability, their ordinary disciples were truly not his match.


    Immediately, he transmitted a message to a disciple, ¡°Han Jing, suppress your cultivation level to the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment and try with Lu Qingshan.¡±


    He continued to transmit messages, ordering people to summon several Nascent Soul Seed disciples from the sect.

 Chapter 840: Divine Power Fruit Cultivation of

    Chapter 1043: Chapter 369: Divine Power Fruit, Cultivation of the Yin Yang Creation Scripture!


    Chapter 1043: Chapter 369: Divine Power Fruit, Cultivation of the Yin Yang Creation Scripture!


    ¡°Yes, Martial Uncle.¡±


    The youth called Han Jing nodded. He exuded a cold and sharp aura as he stepped onto the Sword Inquiry Platform and bowed towards Lu Qingshan, saying, ¡°Han Jing seeks your advice.¡±


    ¡°What, Brother Han Jing has taken the stage already!¡±


    ¡°When Junior Brother Han Jing made his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, he had already grasped the Second Realm of Sword Dao ¡®Sword Energy Formation¡¯, and now, at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, he has already touched upon the Third Realm of Sword Dao ¡®Sword Energy Thunder Sound¡¯. Among his peers, there are few enemies, and even if he suppresses his cultivation to the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, it still seems a bit like bullying.¡±


    ¡°Yes, with Brother Han so quickly entering the fray, even if we win, it seems like our Heavenly Sword Sect is winning without honor!¡±


    The disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect buzzed with conversation and showed their confusion at seeing Han Jing take the stage. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    There was an unspoken rule in sword inquiries.


    That is, those who took the stage for the sword inquiry would go from weakest to strongest.


    Like Han Jing, he was a name that mattered within the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    Once he took to the stage, many disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect felt they had no chance at all to dispute swords with Lu Qingshan.


    ¡°Please impart your knowledge!¡±


    Lu Qingshan looked at the imposing Han Jing in front of him, nodded slightly, and a hint of seriousness showed in his eyes.


    The two began to cross swords.


    Han Jing, compared to the previous three, was clearly on a whole different level.


    He produced a finely-crafted tiny sword only inches in length, causing the Sword Inquiry Platform to suddenly burst with a sharp and biting aura, so intense it was difficult to face directly.


    Then, like an oncoming tide, domineering sword qi rolled towards Lu Qingshan, accompanied by bursts of thunderous noise, sounding as though it was calling for a thousand cuts.


    Lu Qingshan, meanwhile, held a golden Magical Sword, his sword qi like a galaxy or a brilliant sun, swallowing the stars, vast and unending.


    ¡°Sword Energy Thunder Sound, Brother Han Jing has mastered the Sword Energy Thunder Sound!¡±


    ¡°Wait, this Lu Qingshan has mastered Sword Energy Thunder Sound too!?¡±


    ¡°Hissss, this person has only just broken through Foundation Establishment a few years ago, and he has already mastered Sword Energy Thunder Sound!¡±


    ¡°Such sword dao talent is simply astonishing!¡±


    ¡°If Lu Qingshan were part of our Heavenly Sword Sect, I reckon he would have been at the level of a Sword Son.¡±


    ¡°No wonder Brother Han went straight to the stage, it turns out that he had seen all along that Lu Qingshan was no ordinary individual, never using his full strength.¡±


    The disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in surprise as they watched the two fight on the Sword Inquiry Platform.


    Indeed, there were many cultivators who came to the Heavenly Sword Sect for sword inquiries.


    But one with such extraordinary talent like Lu Qingshan was indeed rare.


    ¡°Clang, clang, clang


    On the Sword Inquiry Platform, the two continued to exchange blows.


    Ultimately, faced with Lu Qingshan¡¯s relentless offense, Han Jing, employing the mana of his Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, could only concede defeat.


    ¡°This, Brother Han lost!¡±


    ¡°How is this possible!¡±


    ¡°That Lu Qingshan, such a swordsman, and he¡¯s not from our Heavenly Sword Sect!¡±


    The disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect watched Han Jing concede, all somewhat incredulous.


    It must be known, in Jiang Country, their Heavenly Sword Sect was held in highest esteem among sword cultivators!


    Jinyang Sect was decent, but it was only a Nascent Soul Level power, and its sword dao was just one of its branches.


    Yet now, such a startlingly talented sword cultivator actually came from the Jinyang Sect, which left them in disbelief.


    ¡°Brother Han, our sword dao exchange is not yet over, why worry about mana realms? You should fight with all your strength.¡±


    At that moment, Lu Qingshan, looking at the conceding Han Jing, said this.


    He had gained a lot from the exchange.


    Because although the Jinyang Sect had sword techniques, there weren¡¯t many.


    Over the years, he had comprehended all of the Jinyang Sect¡¯s sword techniques and learned them.


    Just now in their exchange, he had gained insight from his opponent¡¯s sword techniques and sword intent.


    He wanted to seize this opportunity to integrate all kinds of sword intent into his body, slowly forging his unique path within the Sword Dao.


    After all, no matter what sword techniques or methods are used, they are the sword dao of the predecessors, not one¡¯s own sword dao!


    Only one¡¯s own sword dao is the most suitable!


    ¡°What, he¡¯s actually telling Brother Han to not hold back because of mana realms!¡±


    ¡°Junior Brother Han is at the Fifth Layer of Foundation Establishment, and Lu Qingshan is but at the Second Layer!¡±


    ¡°If it were some talentless loose cultivator, a difference of one realm wouldn¡¯t matter, but among our Heavenly Sword Sect disciples, who aren¡¯t all outstanding in their own realms, it¡¯s simply too disdainful not to take Brother Han seriously!¡±


    ¡°Damn it, if our sect is beaten by this young man, where will our Heavenly Sword Sect¡¯s face be?¡±


    The disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect below the stage were in an uproar after hearing this. Some were surprised, some sighed, and some were indignant.


    ¡°Very well!¡±


    Han Jing, hearing this, his eyes slightly narrowing, his aura compelling, coldly responded.


    Losing to Lu Qingshan, he too felt choked up inside.


    He wanted to see just where the other¡¯s limit lay.


    And such a pure exchange in the sword dao was fruitful for him.


    In an instant, the two on the stage continued their fight.


    ¡°It seems that within the Heavenly Sword Sect, of those of the same age and level, there are not many who can discipline Qingshan.¡±


    Tian Yuan True Immortal watched the two on the Sword Inquiry Platform and sighed inwardly.


    She had come to the Heavenly Sword Sect hoping they could teach Lu Qingshan a lesson, to show him the vastness of the world.


    Such teaching must come through a strong and overwhelming defeat of Lu Qingshan!


    But now it seemed difficult for the Heavenly Sword Sect to find such disciples.


    ¡°If during this sword inquiry no one can get him under control, won¡¯t he see others as nothing but chickens and dogs afterwards, people he could easily defeat?¡±


    Tian Yuan True Immortal was concerned.


    She wondered if she should take Lu Qingshan out to experience the dangers of the cultivation world later on.


    It was easy to dodge an open spear but hard to guard against a hidden arrow.


    With such a temperament, what he most feared were hidden dangers.


    ¡°Tian Yuan True Immortal has accepted a fine disciple.¡±


    At this time, Yujian Zhenren, watching the two on the Sword Inquiry Platform, transmitted a message to Tian Yuan True Immortal, somewhat emotional.


    He had invited Lu Qingshan to the Heavenly Sword Sect for a sword inquiry with the intention of using the other to sharpen his own disciples.


    Now the effect had been achieved.


    But if his disciples could not defeat Lu Qingshan, it would be somewhat embarrassing.


    Although he was confident that the disciples of his sect could bear down and defeat Lu Qingshan,


    if they could not win against Lu Qingshan being of the same age and level, it would ultimately be somewhat unsatisfying.

 Chapter 841: Divine Power Fruit Cultivating the

    Chapter 1044: Chapter 369: Divine Power Fruit, Cultivating the Yin Yang Creation Scripture!_2


    Chapter 1044: Chapter 369: Divine Power Fruit, Cultivating the Yin Yang Creation Scripture!_2


    ¡°Incompetent disciple, you¡¯ve embarrassed me.¡±


    Tianyuan True Immortal said so.


    ¡°Many would still covet to have such a disciple.¡±


    Yujian Zhenren shook his head as he spoke.


    In the Cultivation World, a genius disciple easily surpasses hundreds of mediocrities.


    For someone like Lu Qingshan, as long as he doesn¡¯t fall along the way, reaching Core Formation was virtually guaranteed.


    At the Sword Inquiry Platform, as Han Jing no longer suppressed his mana cultivation level, Lu Qingshan was immediately overwhelmed with pressure.


    Yet, Han Jing wasn¡¯t just relying on his mana to pressurize others, but rather utilizing a variety of middle-stage Foundation Establishment techniques.


    Such sparring contests left many disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect in awe.


    In the end, Lu Qingshan won by a narrow margin.


    However, after the duel, due to substantial exhaustion, Lu Qingshan opted not to continue further battles.


    He declared he would continue the next day, and stated his current visit was to exchange Sword Dao tips without worrying about realm mana, and thus, anybody at mid or even late stage of Foundation Establishment could come up and duel.


    Even though Lu Qingshan was very modest in the duel today, not showing any arrogance,


    his words immediately incited annoyance in many disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    They prepared to teach Lu Qingshan a lesson the next day on the Sword Inquiry Platform, to show him the vastness of the sky and the breadth of the earth.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Watching the disciples on the platform, Tianyuan True Immortal shook his head and lamented, then turned to Lu Qingzhu beside him and said, ¡°Qingzhu, talk to Qingshan later, let him try to speak less during the sparring.¡±


    Although whatever she told Lu Qingshan, he would nod in agreement, saying ¡®Master is right,¡¯


    Lu Qingshan would take Lu Qingzhu¡¯s words more seriously.


    So over the years, Tianyuan True Immortal had realized that accepting both siblings as disciples had been a very right decision.


    Had only Lu Qingshan been taken as a disciple, this disciple¡¯s personality might have been much more aloof and arrogant.


    With Lu Qingzhu by his side, Lu Qingshan often paid more attention.


    This also sometimes worried her, fearing what might happen to Lu Qingshan if something were to happen to Lu Qingzhu.


    ¡°Master, don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Lu Qingzhu, with a serene and gentle demeanor, responded softly.


    She had watched the whole battle and was naturally aware that her brother¡¯s actions and words had irritated many disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    ¡­


    ¡°Jinyang Sect¡¯s Lu Qingshan, in his Sword Inquiry at Heavenly Sword Sect, proved invincible among his peers.¡±


    ¡°Only the Heavenly Sword Sect¡¯s true inheritor, ¡®Unparalleled,¡¯ matched Lu Qingshan evenly, neither gaining the upper hand.¡±


    ¡°Before leaving, Lu Qingshan carved the character ¡®Lu¡¯ on the Heavenly Sword Stele at the Heavenly Sword Sect, setting a date for another challenge.¡±


    At Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng read the letter in his hands about his son, Lu Qingshan.


    ¡°The Heavenly Sword Sect is the premier Immortal Sect in Jiang Country, a Nascent Soul Level Power, and Qingshan managed to remain unbeaten among peers there, even challenging those beyond his level.¡±


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, truly worthy of being my son, Lu Changsheng.¡±


    A faint smile appeared on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face.


    Every parent hopes for their sons to be successful and daughters to thrive.


    Lu Qingshan was a son on whom he had placed great expectations.


    With such achievements, he felt naturally proud as a father.


    He then looked further down the contents of the message, curious about this ¡®Unparalleled,¡¯ who could match his son evenly.


    ¡°Unparalleled¡¯, a true inheritor of the Heavenly Sword Sect, a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator endowed with ¡®Supreme Sword Bone¡¯.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was a little surprised upon reading this in the letter,


    because ¡®Supreme Sword Bone¡¯ was a top level spiritual body!


    Lu Qingshan was able to match someone with such an attribute evenly.


    And that person was at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.


    Though the cultivation level was suppressed to the initial stage,


    if both were at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment, Lu Qingshan¡¯s chances of winning would likely be a bit higher.


    ¡°This means that the ¡®Sword Charging Bull¡¯s Might¡¯ effect is no less significant than such a spiritual body as the ¡®Supreme Sword Bone¡¯.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he stroked his chin.


    At this moment, he finally had a clear understanding of the effects of the Seed of Law he had obtained.


    Certainly, he had previously known that his son was formidable but lacked a concrete concept.


    Now, through this Sword Inquiry at the Heavenly Sword Sect, by comparison, he knew his son, Lu Qingshan, was not the least bit weaker than someone with a top-level spiritual body,


    and was even a bit more formidable.


    ¡°However, the astonishing effects of this Seed of Law on Qingshan also have to do with Qingshan¡¯s personality, talent, and efforts.¡±


    Lu Changsheng naturally wouldn¡¯t believe that Lu Qingshan¡¯s achievements depended solely on the Seed of Law.


    Even before having the Seed of Law, Lu Qingshan had begun to stand out in the Jinyang Sect.


    The Seed of Law merely turned someone already a genius, like Lu Qingshan, directly into a demonically brilliant talent.


    ¡°The integration and enhancement of the Seed of Law is a long-term process.¡±


    ¡°Qingshan¡¯s current level is not yet his limit, as he grows, his Sword Dao talent can continue to improve!¡±


    Thinking of the effects of the Seed of Law, Lu Changsheng was filled with expectations for his son¡¯s future.


    ¡°Looking at this, the Seed of Law is indeed a valuable item, I wonder when I might obtain a few more.¡± S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°If a few more were to appear, my Lu Family could have several more top-tier talents.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused eagerly, suddenly anticipating the rarity of such an item even more.


    He then took the news to his wife, Lu Miaohuan, to share this joyous news.


    ¡°The Sword Inquiry at the Heavenly Sword Sect, dominating peers without rival


    Lu Miaohuan was dressed in a deep red silk gown, with luxurious black mink draped over her shoulders, regal and supremely elegant.


    Upon seeing the content of the letter, her cold yet dignified face immediately showed a look of delight and pride.


    The Heavenly Sword Sect was, in her mind, an almost insurmountably powerful entity.


    Now, not only could her son go there to challenge in the Sword Inquiry,


    but he also dominated all the peers from Heavenly Sword Sect in the inquiry, competing with top-level spiritual bodies, how could she as a mother not be thrilled and proud?

 Chapter 842: Divine Power Fruit Cultivating the

    Chapter 1045: Chapter 369: Divine Power Fruit, Cultivating the Yin Yang Creation Scripture!_3


    Chapter 1045: Chapter 369: Divine Power Fruit, Cultivating the Yin Yang Creation Scripture!_3


    ¡°Husband, with Qing Shan challenging the Heavenly Sword Sect like this, won¡¯t he hurt the Sect¡¯s pride and invite trouble?¡±


    A moment later, Lu Miaohuan spoke again with hesitation, worried that her son might offend the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    After all, the Heavenly Sword Sect was infamously domineering outside.


    ¡°How could that be, as Jiang Country¡¯s number one Immortal Sect, the Heavenly Sword Sect naturally has the magnanimity of an Immortal Sect.¡±


    ¡°If they allowed Qing Shan to inscribe his name on the Heavenly Sword Stele, it¡¯s tantamount to recognizing Qing Shan.¡±


    ¡°Besides, Qing Shan has Tian Yuan True Immortal accompanying him on this trip to the Heavenly Sword Sect to challenge, nothing will happen.¡±


    Lu Changsheng embraced his wife¡¯s graceful waist, enveloped in her skirt, and spoke with a smile.


    Though the Heavenly Sword Sect might be overbearing, in his view, they wouldn¡¯t be so petty.


    Besides, challenging was a tradition of the Heavenly Sword Sect.


    The intention was to use the world¡¯s top talents to temper their own disciples.


    If those who went to challenge could only lose and not win, then the tradition would be meaningless and unlikely to continue.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan nodded gently and then spoke sentimentally, ¡°Qing Shan has been to Jiang Country this time and hasn¡¯t been able to return even once


    Ever since the end of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, her son returned to the Jinyang Sect and, after making his Foundation Establishment breakthrough, sent only one letter back home.


    Moreover, this letter arrived at Bi Lake Mountain two years after Lu Qingshan¡¯s Foundation Establishment breakthrough.


    ¡°Huanhuan, if you feel bored, we could have a few more children, that way it won¡¯t be dull.¡±


    Lu Changsheng embraced his wife¡¯s graceful body, picked her up, and made her sit on his lap with her round and pert bottom, whispering into her delicate ear.


    In her younger years, Lu Miaohuan had a rather playful personality.


    Later on, after becoming a mother, she gradually became more reserved.


    Now with both sons grown up, her eldest son far away in Yue Country, and her younger son spending most of his time at White Tiger Mountain,


    She couldn¡¯t leave Bi Lake Mountain due to practicing the Heavenly Longevity Technique, so it was natural for her to feel some boredom.


    Thus, Lu Changsheng was considering letting Lu Miaohuan have another little one to keep her company at home.


    Though the household had so many children and newborn infants,


    The ones borne by herself for ten months were inevitably closer to her heart.


    ¡°Husband~¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Miaohuan gave Lu Changsheng a quizzical look.


    They were a mature couple, and having more children at this point seemed strange to her.


    Yet, a part of her was tempted.


    On one hand, indeed she felt bored at home and believed having a few kids could relieve the boredom,


    On the other hand, she personally longed for a well-behaved and sensible daughter.


    Seeing his wife¡¯s reaction, Lu Changsheng immediately embraced her curvy body and captured her fiery red lips.


    For a time, the room, filled with ancient charm, was quietly enveloped with the air of spring.


    ¡­


    Regarding the matter of Lu Qingshan, aside from Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoge, and a few others, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t overly publicize it.


    After all, for such matters, those with information channels would naturally become aware, and for familial forces without such channels, there was little point in publicizing. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Moreover, he did not wish to be too high-profile at this time.


    During these days, apart from daily cultivation and spending time with Lu Miaohuan, he went to the Red Leaf Valley Market with Lu Miaoge to practice the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    Among the several females, his and Lu Miaoge¡¯s practice of the Sun Moon Samsara Technique was the deepest.


    He was just one step away from touching the profound level of the technique where spirit and divinity intertwined.


    As introduced by the Sun Moon Samsara Technique, such a state of spirit and divinity intermingling could greatly aid one¡¯s spirit and Divine Sense.


    If practiced to a certain extent, one could even be involved in the mood of reincarnation.


    Lu Changsheng had always hoped to draw a top-tier technique for spirit and Divine Sense.


    But having never managed to draw one, he now intended to cultivate soul and Divine Sense through the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    [Congratulations to the host on the birth of 500 descendants, granting one lottery draw opportunity]


    One day, a system notification sounded in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    ¡°Did 500 come by unnoticed


    Lu Changsheng felt rather sentimental upon hearing the system prompt.


    Now, over forty years had passed, and the third generation of the Lu family was gradually coming of age, starting their own families and having children.


    In another few decades, the family¡¯s population was likely to snowball and multiply manifold.


    However, the previous generation of the Lu family didn¡¯t seem to have received Child Money from the system when their children were born.


    ¡°The quantity is there, but the quality still depends on me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about the proportion of children with a Spiritual Root among those five hundred descendants and shook his head slightly.


    The chances of ordinary parents giving birth to children with a Spiritual Root were too small,


    And giving birth to an offspring with exceptional talent was even more difficult.


    However, once the second generation of the Lu Family from Bi Lake Mountain begins to establish their own families, the quality of the third generation should improve considerably.


    Lu Changsheng felt no particular sentimentality and silently intoned in his heart, ¡°System, draw a lottery.¡±


    Immediately, the System¡¯s Great Roulette appeared, shimmering with golden light.


    Moments later, the golden light settled on ¡®other¡¯.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a Divine Power Fruit!]


    [The reward has been delivered to the System Space;the host may check it at any time.]


    A dark black fruit appeared, emerging along with the system¡¯s notification sound.


    ¡°Divine Power Fruit?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows upon seeing the reward.


    [Spirit Fruit: Divine Power Fruit]


    [Grade: Third Rank]


    [Description: Bears fruit once every three hundred years, matures after five hundred years. Foundation Establishment Cultivators who consume it may gain enlightenment in a Pseudo-Divine Ability that fits their own cultivation technique.]


    ¡°It¡¯s indeed the same as the Divine Power Fruit described in the ancient texts I¡¯ve read before.¡±


    Lu Changsheng had previously spent time studying various Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Plants.


    Among them was the Supernatural Fruit Tree.


    This tree was a Fourth-Order Spiritual Plant and required extremely harsh conditions for growth.


    The fruits it produced had remarkable effects, just as the system had described.


    One must realize that Divine Skills are something that only Nascent Soul Immortals can cultivate!


    Ordinary cultivators, unless they are uniquely talented and encounter fortuitous opportunities, would have no chance to master Divine Skills.


    However, with this Divine Power Fruit, after consumption, one can come to understand a Divine Skill on their own.


    If a Foundation Establishment Cultivator gained mastery over a Divine Skill, even if they were originally an average cultivator, they could suddenly distinguish themselves!


    ¡°What a pity it¡¯s just one Divine Power Fruit and not a Divine Power Fruit Tree.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly as he looked at the reward and found the single Divine Power Fruit somewhat underwhelming.


    After all, he was already at the Ninth Level Foundation Establishment and had various Technique and Magical Powers at his disposal.


    There was no need for him to consume the Divine Power Fruit to gain a Pseudo-Divine Ability to enhance his combat abilities.


    ¡°In a few years, Qing Xuan should be on the verge of a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, so why not give this Divine Power Fruit to him then


    Lu Changsheng thought of his son, Lu Qingxuan.


    This son, with a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, was quite talented and extremely diligent.


    He was the only one in the family who did not ¡®cheat¡¯ and relied on his own talents to cultivate step by step.


    Thus, Lu Changsheng planned to give the Divine Power Fruit to his son to aid him on his cultivation journey after his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡­


    Time flew by swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, more than half a year had passed.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng welcomed three more children.


    Lu Miaohuan also successfully conceived their third child.


    Although both of them were Foundation Establishment Cultivators,


    And Lu Changsheng had prepared numerous Elixir Medicines for stable pregnancy for Lu Miaohuan.


    Still, after conceiving, Lu Miaohuan began to worry and fret again, anxious that this child might be born without a Spiritual Root.


    Recently, the Lu Family¡¯s Ninth Level Energy Refinement disciples finally achieved ten breakthroughs, earning Lu Changsheng another lottery draw.


    However, his luck was poor as he drew a rather insignificant Second Rank Skill¡ªSpirit Cooking!


    Common Techniques might still have had some use to Lu Changsheng.


    But as for Spirit Cooking, it could only add a bit more interest to his life.


    On this day, at the Red Leaf Valley Market, in a simple and elegant Cave Mansion,


    Lu Changsheng was cultivating the Sun Moon Samsara Technique with Lu Miaoge.


    As the two of them cultivated the Technique deeply, Yin Yang Energies flowed within their bodies, slowly transforming into strands of Yin Yang Magic Power.


    Suddenly, the Yin Yang Magic Power in Lu Changsheng¡¯s Qi Ocean Core surged and began to devour the remaining Seven Luminaries Mana in the Elixir Lake voraciously.


    His Yin Yang Creation Scripture was finally on the verge of Transcendence!


    ¡°Humming sounds!¡±


    The Elixir Lake boiled within Lu Changsheng as the Yin Yang Magic Power roared, impacting and refining the Yin Yang Five Elements Foundation Base.


    At this moment, the Dao Foundation burst forth with infinite mysterious radiance, as dazzling as a rainbow, with myriads of glowing lights.


    ¡°Did it succeed?¡±


    Lu Miaoge sensed the situation inside her husband¡¯s body, realizing that Lu Changsheng had completed the transformation of his Technique, and looked at the unfolding changes with some amazement.


    However, not wanting to disturb Lu Changsheng, she dared not stop the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    Just then, the cycling sun and moon formed above their heads by the Sun Moon Samsara Technique and Lu Changsheng¡¯s Yin Yang Five Elements Dao Foundation and Yin Yang Creation Scripture resonated in a peculiar harmony.


    In an instant, within the Cave Mansion, the two silently merging silhouettes entered a state of profound mystery.

 Chapter 843: Dream Master Strategy

    Chapter 1046: Chapter 370: Dream, Master Strategy!


    Chapter 1046: Chapter 370: Dream, Master Strategy!


    ¡°Humming!¡±


    In the Cave Mansion, as the Yin Yang Creation Scripture operated, the Yin Yang Energies intermingled with the revolution of the sun and moon. Lu Changsheng felt his mind cloud over as if entering a profound dream, and the scenery before his eyes began to shift.


    Not only him, but Lu Miaoge, who had melded with him, also felt her mind grow heavy, and they entered the dream together.


    Meanwhile, at the Qingyun Sect.


    At the palace atop Caiyun Peak.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Yun Wanshang, who was cultivating, suddenly felt something stir in her heart.


    She was no stranger to this kind of sensation.


    She had felt this unsettling emotion several times before when Lu Changsheng and his disciple Xiao Xiyue were practicing the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    However, this emotion was many times stronger than before.


    The ¡®Plain Girl Samsara Technique,¡¯ which she had never managed to master before, seemed to sense an opportunity at this moment and began to circulate automatically.


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly as she immediately attempted to operate this Cultivation Technique, and she soon entered a mystical state.


    In an icy, snowy landscape.


    ¡°Mommy, there¡¯s a baby crying.¡±


    A five or six-year-old girl, cute and pure as jade, pointed ahead at a swaddle and spoke in a crisp voice.


    The woman called ¡°Mommy,¡± about twenty-six or twenty-seven, was extremely beautiful.


    Her black hair flowed over her shoulders, casting lustrous, soft light in the snowy environment.


    Her stunning face, with arched brows resembling new crescent feathers, peaceful eyes like limpid autumn water, rosy lips, and a high, sculpted nose like carved white jade, exuded innate nobility and pride.


    Her tall figure, draped in a colorful and flowery dress, revealed subtly graceful curves, adding splashes of color to the icy world.


    Seeing the baby in the swaddle, the woman, upon her daughter¡¯s pleading, took him back to the Sect and took him as a disciple.


    Due to a wooden plaque with the character ¡®Lu¡¯ found with the baby, she named him Lu Changsheng,


    hoping he would one day seek eternal life.


    Under the care of the mother and daughter, young Changsheng gradually grew up and began his cultivation.


    Despite having only a Middle Grade Spiritual Root, his cultivation progressed rapidly without apparent bottlenecks.


    Moreover, he could master any Cultivation Techniques and spells after seeing them once.


    However, Lu Changsheng was very low-profile, never competing with others, still consulting his senior sister and master on cultivation matters.


    As Lu Changsheng grew older and broke through to Foundation Establishment, he and his childhood sweetheart senior sister were destined to be together, and with their master¡¯s consent, they became Dao Companions.


    But for some reason, Lu Changsheng harbored an inexplicable emotion toward his master, who was both a mentor and mother figure.


    An emotion he didn¡¯t even want to control, a desire to possess¡­


    Yet he knew this emotion was utterly against the moral code and could only be buried in his heart, never to be revealed.


    However, his wife, who had grown up and married him, sensed something was amiss.


    ¡°Senior Sister, I think this dress looks very nice and suits you well, you should try it on.¡±


    That day, Lu Changsheng gifted a luxurious colorful dress to his senior sister.


    ¡°This dress, why does it look somewhat similar to Mother¡¯s clothes?¡±


    The senior sister looked at the dress and slightly furrowed her brows.


    ¡°I thought it really suited you when I saw it.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said earnestly.


    His senior sister, gentle as water, never fussy and deeply caring for her husband Lu Changsheng.


    Though she found it odd, she didn¡¯t say much and complied with Lu Changsheng¡¯s wishes, changing into the luxurious colorful dress.


    But afterward, her husband kept giving her clothes and ornaments that resembled her mother¡¯s, and even for the sake of interest, had her imitate their master¡¯s demeanor, which made her slightly uncomfortable.


    ¡°Why do you always make me imitate Mother?¡±


    The senior sister pouted, sounding a bit aggrieved.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Senior Sister, I¡¯m sorry. I just think you look very beautiful like this. If you don¡¯t like it, I won¡¯t make you do it anymore.¡±


    Lu Changsheng quickly mollified his senior sister.


    Though he harbored a strange feeling toward his master,


    his love for his senior sister was genuine, and he did not wish to see her sad.


    ¡°If Mother knew, she would definitely kill you.¡±


    Seeing her husband in this manner, the senior sister was no longer angry and pouted.


    ¡°Changsheng, you¡­ you don¡¯t have feelings for Mother, do you?¡±


    One day, the senior sister, her fair skin glistening with sweat and her face blushing, hesitated and looked at Lu Changsheng with confusion.


    However, as soon as she spoke, she felt like crossing a new threshold, her heart trembled.


    ¡°Senior Sister, what are you talking about? That¡¯s our master, how could I possibly harbor feelings for our master!¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately spoke out.


    Though he indeed had such thoughts, he could not let his senior sister know.


    He continued to argue, ¡°Our master¡¯s appearance, features, and talents are unparalleled in the world, naturally inspiring admiration, but I am not a pervert.¡± Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°I just think¡­ think that Master¡¯s clothes also suit you very well, in my heart, Senior Sister, you are the best in the world.¡±


    The senior sister, though gentle and usually accommodating to Lu Changsheng, was not foolish but rather very astute.


    Her question was already sensing something wrong, a probing.


    Through the subtle expressions of her husband, she almost confirmed her suspicions.


    This made her feel both aggrieved and angry, wondering how her junior brother could harbor such perverse thoughts.


    However, thinking of their mother¡¯s peerless elegance and how countless people in the Cultivation World admired and secretly loved her mother, it seemed normal.


    After this incident, Lu Changsheng also knew that his senior sister had sensed his inner thoughts and no longer made such excessive requests.

 Chapter 844: Dream Masters Strategy (2)

    Chapter 1047: Chapter 370: Dream, Master¡¯s Strategy!_2


    Chapter 1047: Chapter 370: Dream, Master¡¯s Strategy!_2


    Although senior sister could discern that her husband had previously been able to relieve his inner evil thoughts through marital affection,


    he had been suppressing it lately, affecting his cultivation.


    She felt it was necessary to have a serious talk with her junior brother.


    As the husband and wife opened up about the issue, Lu Changsheng admitted he didn¡¯t know why, but he had some inexplicable feelings towards his master.


    However, he assured that he would never dare to harbor improper thoughts towards his master.


    Upon hearing this, senior sister also indicated that occasionally, they could use affection to help Lu Changsheng dispel evil thoughts. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Changsheng, does your master look this good?¡±


    That day, senior sister had her hair elegantly styled, wore a magnificent, colorful robe, and had exquisite makeup on, with a rosy floral decoration at her brow, making her usually delicate and beautiful appearance even more gracefully magnificent.


    ¡°Beautiful, beautiful.¡±


    Lu Changsheng responded without hesitation.


    Senior sister resembled the master by five parts, but now she appeared eight parts similar.


    The only imperfection was that senior sister was too gentle, lacking the master¡¯s proudly noble charisma.


    ¡°Call me ¡®Master.''¡±


    Senior sister said with a giggly smile.


    ¡°Master!¡±


    Lu Changsheng, holding senior sister¡¯s soft and fragrant body, called out.


    ¡°Uh, what are you doing? I¡¯m your master~¡±


    Senior sister playfully pretended to struggle, teasing her junior brother.


    However, just as the two of them were getting intimate, a stunningly beautiful figure in colorful robes approached the courtyard.


    She saw the intimate couple, and her stunning, dignified face immediately showed shock and anger.


    ¡°Mother!¡±


    ¡°Master.¡±


    Lu Changsheng and senior sister, seeing the master before them, quickly sat up and did not dare to face the master, feeling as if on pins and needles.


    The master¡¯s stunningly beautiful face was like a millennia-old iceberg, radiating unspeakable coldness and authority.


    Her curvaceous, tall body trembled, her chest heaving, as if freezing the air at that very moment.


    Without uttering a single word, the master, her face icy, turned around and left the courtyard.


    ¡°Mother!¡±


    Senior sister¡¯s voice, laced with a sob, called out, but the master¡¯s figure had already disappeared.


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault;I will apologize to the master immediately.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, seeing his senior sister like this, felt tremendous guilt, blaming himself for what happened between him and the master.


    But senior sister said she was also at fault, and they both went to apologize.


    They kneeled in front of the master¡¯s hall for three days and three nights before the master, still with a cold expression, finally appeared.


    As a Nascent Soul Cultivator, she had long noticed this disciple occasionally giving her improper looks.


    And those looks were all too familiar to her, having seen them in many others before.


    She had regarded it as youthful admiration.


    But little had she expected that her daughter would act so foolishly with the disciple!


    After this incident, the master assigned Lu Changsheng to go to the frontier, kill demons, and temper himself.


    Upon hearing this, senior sister expressed her desire to accompany her husband, Lu Changsheng.


    The master sighed and nodded in agreement.


    The couple spent thirty years in the frontier, slaying demons and making quite a name for themselves.


    As time passed, Lu Changsheng advanced to the late stage of Foundation Establishment and began preparing for Core Formation.


    Even with the master¡¯s care, Core Formation was extremely challenging for him.


    But he was fortunate;through various opportunities and narrowly escaping danger, he finally gathered enough resources for Core Formation and prepared for the breakthrough.


    ¡°Your Mental Spirit is too disturbed.¡±


    The master, acting as protector for Lu Changsheng, noticed his condition and spoke out.


    ¡°I know, Master.¡±


    Lu Changsheng replied softly.


    He didn¡¯t know why, but at that moment, looking at his master, he felt an inexplicable unrest inside him¡ª


    as if the emotions he harbored for her over the years were about to erupt.


    ¡°Focus on your Core Formation.¡±


    The master, seeing Lu Changsheng in such a state, patted his head like she used to when he was young.


    When Lu Changsheng first began his cultivation in his childhood and encountered problems, it was always her way to comfort him.


    But as the years passed, they had rarely been this close.


    Looking at his master¡¯s nearly ethereal beauty, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart raced.


    Suddenly, gathering courage from nowhere, he abruptly pulled the master¡¯s jade hand and drew her into his embrace.


    ¡°Uh!¡±


    The master exclaimed, wanting to react, but was afraid of hurting Lu Changsheng.


    And realizing Lu Changsheng was not in his right state,


    she assumed that his preparation for Core Formation had disturbed his mind, giving rise to a Heart Demon.


    As she fell into Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace, the warm masculine scent enveloped her, and her dreamy, crystal-like beautiful eyes widened, her familiar face approaching hers.


    In that moment, time seemed to freeze.


    Wonderful, so wonderful!


    Lu Changsheng kissed his master¡¯s lips, his body trembling with excitement.


    He had never imagined that one day he would be able to kiss his master.


    Nor had he ever realized how wonderful kissing could feel.


    His master¡¯s lips were as tender and sweet as flowers, as soft and fluffy as clouds, as warm and enticing as Warm Jade, and like exquisite liquor, just a sip could intoxicate.


    Meanwhile, the master¡¯s mind went blank, her sensory perceptions heightened to the extreme, especially the warmth of her lips.


    As if electrified, currents flowed from her lips throughout her body, giving her an indescribable sensation.


    It was a mix of helplessness and unbearable shyness.


    ¡°Thump, thump, thump


    The master¡¯s exquisite body stiffened;one could almost hear her own heartbeat, making her blood flow faster and her cheeks gradually blush.


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    The master forcefully pushed Lu Changsheng away, although it was just for a breath¡¯s time.


    But the sensation on her lips directly struck her soul, leaving her entire body feeling a strange softness, her looks turning from shock, to bewilderment, to panic, to anger.

 Chapter 845: Dreams Masters Conquest (3)

    Chapter 1048: Chapter 370: Dreams, Master¡¯s Conquest!_3


    Chapter 1048 -370: Dreams, Master¡¯s Conquest!_3


    ¡°Focus on your Core Formation!¡±


    Master¡¯s voice was ice-cold as she spoke.


    Such coldness mirrored the time when he and his senior sister played pranks, only to be caught by Master.


    Instantly, Lu Changsheng calmed down.


    He didn¡¯t know why he had suddenly felt such an impulse, daring to act so presumptuously and unreasonably.


    This was his Master!


    The Master who was both a teacher and a mother to him!


    Over the years, his relationship with Master had finally started to thaw.


    But now this presumptuous act had plunged their relationship back into the deep freeze.


    If his senior sister learned that he had not only harbored inappropriate thoughts about Master but also acted so rashly, he would be at a loss for words.


    ¡°Core Formation!¡±


    The chilling authority in Master¡¯s voice continued to resound.


    Looking at Master before him, Lu Changsheng composed himself, settling into a focused state, and began to earnestly attempt Core Formation.


    He succeeded in his breakthrough to Core Formation.


    But when he opened his eyes, Master was gone.


    Lu Changsheng wanted to go and apologize to Master, but she, with her icy demeanor, spoke little to him and went to the border to take command.


    Facing this situation, Lu Changsheng sighed, consolidated his Cultivation Realm, and then devoted himself to helping his senior sister with her Core Formation.


    However, just as his senior sister had breached Core Formation, Lu Changsheng heard of a Demon Race invasion at the border.


    Master had gone missing while defending the border, suspected to have encountered trouble.


    Lu Changsheng immediately rushed to the border, intent on venturing into the Great Wilderness to find Master.


    Yet, inside the Great Wilderness lay dangers untold.


    Not just for Nascent Soul Cultivators, but even Nascent Soul Cultivators might perish within.


    Thinking of Master heading to the border because of his own involvement, Lu Changsheng resolutely entered the Great Wilderness.


    Heaven rewards the diligent, and eventually, he found a trace of Master.


    Master was being pursued by a Demon King.


    He burned his Life Span, performing Divine Skills to aid Master in slaying the Demon King.


    All this fighting had already left Lu Changsheng utterly exhausted.


    Now, the Life-Burning Divine Skill made him feel like a spent arrow, on the verge of losing consciousness.


    ¡°Master, I¡¯ve found you.¡±


    He looked at the stunning figure before him, smiling as he spoke.


    ¡°Changsheng.¡±


    Master, seeing her bloodied, aged, and weary disciple, felt a pang of heartache.


    For some reason, she harbored an inexplicable emotion toward this disciple.


    Like? No.


    Dislike? Also no.


    Her feelings were extremely complex, indescribable even to herself.


    After being kissed by this disciple in the past, she¡¯d even felt a vague stirring of emotions as if experiencing the dawn of affection, bewildered.


    Over the years, she still remembered the details of kissing Lu Changsheng.


    Therefore, her reasons for not wanting to meet, and a bit of fear in facing Lu Changsheng and her own daughter at the border, had lingered all these years.


    Seeing the heavily injured Lu Changsheng before her, she took him to a cave for Healing and rest.


    His injuries were even more serious than she¡¯d imagined and she immediately had him take Elixir Medicines.


    ¡°Changsheng, how did you venture into the Great Wilderness?¡±


    Master asked Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°I heard Master had gone missing, so I guessed you might have entered the Great Wilderness and was very worried about you.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked pale and fragile as he said this.


    Listening to him, and thinking about his earlier words, ¡°Master, I¡¯ve found you,¡± Master felt her heart wrench with a bittersweet tremor.


    The Great Wilderness was fraught with danger.


    Even a disciple with the power of Core Formation might face certain death.


    Seeing her disciple¡¯s injured state, she realized what dangers he must have braved.


    She wanted to scold Lu Changsheng for risking himself so recklessly.


    But seeing his pale and frail appearance, she swallowed her words.


    The once tiny baby she had brought back to the sect, without her realizing it, had grown into an adult, strong and capable.


    ¡°We can¡¯t stay here long. Heal quickly, and I¡¯ll prepare medicines for you,¡± Master sighed, her voice much softer than before.


    She took out a Pill Furnace, adding the slain Demon King into it, to refine Healing medicines. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Thank you, Master.¡±


    Lu Changsheng saw Master¡¯s face was no longer that cold, and responded with a smile.


    Knowing that demons could show up at any time in the Great Wilderness, he knew he must heal quickly.

 Chapter 846: Soul Path Dreams Nascent Soul Divine

    Chapter 1049: Chapter 371: Soul Path Dreams, Nascent Soul Divine Sense!


    Chapter 1049 -371: Soul Path Dreams, Nascent Soul Divine Sense!


    Lu Changsheng and his mentor were healing in the cave mansion, but because of the earlier commotion, it wasn¡¯t long before a Demon King arrived.


    Faced with this situation, the mentor and student could only hide in the vast mountains, fleeing for their lives.


    In such a life-or-death escape, the bond between the mentor and student deepened continuously.


    Gradually, the mentor developed unusual feelings for Lu Changsheng deep in her heart.


    It felt like they were no longer mentor and student but rather longtime Daoist friends or perhaps lovers in a flirtatious phase.


    The mentor constantly suppressed these emotions.


    But once her Mental Spirit relaxed, the bits and pieces between them surged towards her like a tide, causing her heart to flutter occasionally when she looked at Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°Mentor, it seems we are going to die here.¡±


    That day, the two were hiding in a narrow cave, Lu Changsheng, pale and weak, spoke to his mentor.


    Coincidentally, the mentor was also quietly watching him.


    The moment their eyes met, they saw a different expression in each other¡¯s pupils, and their hearts throbbed.


    At that moment, a strong wave of love surged in Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart. He reached out to embrace his mentor¡¯s waist and kissed her deeply towards the place of his dreams.


    The mentor, faced with such action, wore a look of disbelief and shock.


    But over the years, she knew very well Lu Changsheng¡¯s feelings for her.


    Thinking of all the moments they shared together and their current precarious situation, she sighed and let him proceed.


    Feeling Lu Changsheng¡¯s domineering gentleness and his hot breath, the mentor¡¯s suppressed emotions also burst forth.


    At this moment, the relationship between mentor and student, as well as moral ethics, all vanished from the mentor¡¯s heart.


    In the cramped and confined cave, a hint of spring subtly spread.


    However, at the last step, the mentor sobered up from her desires and rejected Lu Changsheng¡¯s final advance. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mentor.¡±


    The atmosphere in the cave turned somewhat awkward for a while.


    ¡°Heal well.¡±


    The mentor, her face cold, said so.


    ¡°Mentor, if we survive and return


    Lu Changsheng looked at the mentor in front of him.


    He could sense that the mentor had not so resolutely resisted him during the process.


    This indicated that a subtle shift had occurred in their relationship.


    At this time, if he still behaved solemnly, it would be too hypocritical.


    So, even at the risk of angering her, he mustered the courage to speak his heart.


    ¡°We are mentor and student, how can you justify this to Miaoge?¡±


    The mentor wanted to respond this way, but as the words came to her lips, she sighed and said, ¡°Heal well.¡±


    Not long after, the mentor and student were nearly trapped by several Demon Kings entering a critical situation.


    All Elixir Medicines and Spiritual Medicines were exhausted, and their mana depleted.


    ¡°Sigh


    The mentor held the unconscious Lu Changsheng in front of her, sighed, then held her student, face to face.


    At this moment, she could clearly feel his weak and disordered breathing.


    ¡°I¡¯m healing


    The mentor thought to herself, knowing that there was only one way in this situation.


    Eventually, Lu Changsheng woke up, feeling the warmth and beauty like that of jade, and looked at the mentor in front of him.


    The mentor also looked at him.


    As their eyes met, the mentor¡¯s face turned red as a tide, her voice cold yet somewhat enticing as she preempted, ¡°Enough talk, this is for healing.¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng, although aware it was for healing, still joyfully accepted the treatment with a blissful expression.


    The mentor felt both shame and anger.


    Although her intention was for healing, not indulging in desires.


    However, their relationship, under these circumstances, was not appropriate.


    But how could she bear to watch Lu Changsheng die from his injuries?


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, this is for healing!¡±


    ¡°Mentor, I know, it¡¯s just for healing!¡±


    ¡°Mentor, I need to be healed.¡±


    ¡°This is the last time.¡±


    ¡°Mentor!¡±


    The mentor knew what was about to happen and quickly said, ¡°This is the last time!¡±


    ¡°Mentor, it¡¯s the last time, can you tell me your feelings?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you say it was the last time, how can you go back on your word?¡±


    ¡°It is the last time, but my injuries haven¡¯t healed yet, so this time isn¡¯t over!¡±


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, will you ever stop!¡±


    ¡°No, Mentor, I love you!¡±


    With the effect of the mentor¡¯s Spiritual Body, the two eventually awaited rescue, escaping from the vast mountains, and returned to the Sect.


    ¡°Changsheng, we cannot continue like this.¡±


    ¡°Mentor, I¡¯m sorry, I really can¡¯t help it.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault, I should never have done this.¡±


    ¡°Mentor, you aren¡¯t wrong, it¡¯s all my fault. If someone must be punished, let me be that person.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s stop here.¡±


    ¡°Mentor, this is cultivation, you have the Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body, our cultivation together will enable us to break through Nascent Soul and even reach Divinity Transformation, ending this chaotic era.¡±


    ¡°Mentor, please, this is the last time.¡±


    ¡°This is indeed the last time,¡± the mentor said softly yet coldly, resolutely.


    ¡°Mentor, why can¡¯t you accept me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed.


    ¡°Accept? How can we justify this to Miaoge?¡±


    The mentor¡¯s cold words carried irony and self-mockery.


    Eventually one day, the affair between Lu Changsheng and the mentor came to the notice of their senior sister, Yun Miaoge.


    Angry, she went alone to the frontier to slay Demons.


    Lu Changsheng immediately followed her.


    Amidst an attack by the Demon Emperor, to protect his senior sister, Lu Changsheng burned his life¡¯s potential, achieved a temporary breakthrough to Nascent Soul, and severely injured the Demon Emperor.


    However, after this battle, Lu Changsheng fell into a coma, his physical body withered, and his soul dissipated.


    Even though the mentor tried healing, she could not awake him.


    ¡°Mentor, this is truly the last time.¡±

 Chapter 847: Soul Path Dreams Nascent Soul Divine

    Chapter 1050: Chapter 371: Soul Path Dreams, Nascent Soul Divine Sense!_2


    Chapter 1050 -371: Soul Path Dreams, Nascent Soul Divine Sense!_2


    Lu Changsheng muttered in his last trace of consciousness.


    ¡­


    Red Leaf Valley Marketplace.


    Within a simple and elegant cave mansion.


    It was like a moment had passed,


    yet it also seemed like an eternity had gone by.


    Lu Changsheng slowly woke up from a deep dream.


    He opened his eyes, his pupils flowing with Yin Yang energies, his body still holding Lu Miaoge in a close embrace.


    ¡°Just now, I had a dream


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s expression was somewhat dazed, realizing he had just had a very long dream.


    The contents of the dream were very hazy to him now, and he couldn¡¯t remember clearly.


    He vaguely remembered that in the dream, he was taken in by a Nascent Soul Immortal named Yun Wanshang, who became his master.


    His wife, Lu Miaoge, became the daughter of the Nascent Soul Immortal in the dream, and thus his martial sister.


    In the dream, he had grown up with his martial sister, eventually becoming Dao companions.


    Yet even though he clearly had his martial sister as his Dao companion, he harbored feelings for his master who was both a mentor and a mother figure, leading him to rebel against his master in the end. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Ah, this


    Lu Changsheng was bewildered by the absurd dream.


    ¡°Wait, Yun Wanshang, isn¡¯t that the name of Xi Yue¡¯s master, Caiyun True Immortal?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was stunned, a strange expression in his eyes.


    It was one thing to become Dao companions with Lu Miaoge in the dream, but why did he also dream about Xi Yue¡¯s master?


    He had never even met Caiyun True Immortal, so how could he be dreaming about her?


    ¡°I¡¯ve never met Caiyun True Immortal, how would I know what she looks like?¡±


    Lu Changsheng frowned, only then vaguely recalling that the appearance of his master in the dream was identical to a Nascent Soul female cultivator with whom he had once spent a passionate night.


    ¡°Ah, could it be that ¡®daytime thoughts become nighttime dreams¡¯, and now that I am about to achieve Core Formation, I¡¯m harbouring thoughts about that Nascent Soul female cultivator?¡±


    ¡°And then, deep down, I also have some thoughts about Xi Yue¡¯s master, Caiyun True Immortal, so I constructed such a dream?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was bemused, examining his inner self.


    Years ago, the Nascent Soul female cultivator had given him a jade pendant, indicating that he could contact her after achieving Foundation Establishment.


    However, due to his special circumstances, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t want to rely on that connection and never contacted her.


    Now that he was about to achieve Core Formation, Lu Changsheng felt that it might be time to reconnect with the past.


    As for Xiao Xiyue¡¯s master, Caiyun True Immortal Yun Wanshang, Lu Changsheng could only say that, as a man, he had always heard of the big name of Caiyun True Immortal.


    She had trained two exceptional disciples, Chu Qingyi and Xiao Xiyue, and it was perfectly normal for him to be curious about her.


    Moreover, when he and Xiao Xiyue had gone to Qingyun Sect to propose marriage, she flatly rejected him. It was normal to have a little revenge in his dreams, right?


    ¡°Changsheng, what just happened


    At that moment, Lu Miaoge also woke from the dream, opening her beautiful eyes.


    She had entered the dream together with Lu Changsheng.


    The dream was so real that it affected her deeply.


    But recalling her husband¡¯s actions in the dream, Lu Miaoge couldn¡¯t help but inwardly curse.


    Although he was a bit unruly on regular days, it wasn¡¯t supposed to be¡­ this ridiculous.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, did you also have a dream just now?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the gentle beauty in his arms, feeling a sudden surprise.


    At this moment, he realized that this was not a simple dream.


    It must have been the Soul Path Dreams mentioned in the Lunar Cycle Reincarnation Technique.


    This cultivation technique allowed a male and female cultivator to reach a state of spiritual union when practiced to a certain extent.


    This state transcended the physical body and was a dual cultivation of soul and consciousness, related to the legendary Soul Path Dreams.


    Within the dream realm, the experiences of life were both real and unreal, greatly aiding the understanding of mindset, Divine Sense, and insight into the Great Dao.


    However, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, along with Xiao Xiyue, Ling Zixiao, and Bai Ling, had practiced the Lunar Cycle Reincarnation Technique for many years and had never entered this mystical state of spiritual union.


    Now, not only had they entered this state, but they had also directly entered the most mysterious ¡®Soul Path Dreams¡¯, which was truly astounding.


    ¡°Yes, I remember in the dream that I became your martial sister


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s cheeks were flushed as she softly spoke.


    Her recollection of the dream was also somewhat vague, remembering only the general details.


    However, concerning the situation with ¡®mother¡¯ Yun Wanshang and Lu Changsheng in the dream, she was quite clear.


    Thus, when mentioning the mother Yun Wanshang in the dream, Lu Miaoge found it difficult to speak.


    Although it was just a dream, such a situation indeed violated ethics.


    ¡°Yun Wanshang, doesn¡¯t the name of the mother in the dream share the same name as Xi Yue¡¯s master, Caiyun True Immortal?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miaoge thought about the name of her mother in the dream.


    Although she had never met Yun Wanshang, she had heard of this True Immortal¡¯s name.


    ¡°Could this dream be related to Changsheng, and he also has thoughts about Xi Yue¡¯s master, Caiyun True Immortal


    Lu Miaoge looked at her husband with an odd expression.


    If it were a mother figure, it would indeed breach ethical norms.


    But considering it was the master, given her husband¡¯s character, it seemed¡­


    ¡°This dream should be related to the Lunar Cycle Reincarnation Technique.¡±


    ¡°At that time, my cultivation technique completion resonated with the active cycle of the Lunar Cycle Reincarnation Technique. It could also be due to the influence of the Tai Yi Life Water Technique, causing us to unintentionally enter this Soul Path Dream state.¡±


    Lu Changsheng interrupted Lu Miaoge immediately, signaling that she should not continue.


    Although it was just a dream,


    the two of them having the same dream, where he not only rebelled against his master in the dream but where his wife Lu Miaoge was also depicted as his mother, was truly embarrassing for him.


    ¡°The Lunar Cycle Reincarnation Technique


    Lu Miaoge nodded slightly, also realizing the connection with the Lunar Cycle Reincarnation Technique.


    She was distinctly aware that her soul and Divine Sense had significantly improved.


    Moreover, she felt a slight advancement in her understanding and insight into the Great Dao.

 Chapter 848: Soul Path Dreams Nascent Soul Divine

    Chapter 1051: Chapter 371: Soul Path Dreams, Nascent Soul Divine Sense!_3


    Chapter 1051 -371: Soul Path Dreams, Nascent Soul Divine Sense!_3


    If he were to attempt Core Formation in the future, he could now increase his chances by a few percent.


    Right away, the two contemplated the changes in their conditions in silence.


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s divine consciousness began to spread from his cave mansion to the outside world.


    Five hundred zhang!


    Six hundred zhang!


    Eight hundred zhang!


    Only when his divine consciousness reached a thousand zhang did Lu Changsheng start to feel fatigued and strained, and he withdrew his consciousness.


    ¡°A divine consciousness of a thousand zhang, this is already within the domain of a Nascent Soul Immortal.¡±


    ¡°My original limit for divine consciousness was around five hundred zhang, comparable to a False Core. Now it has actually doubled, akin to a Nascent Soul Immortal!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart surged with a mix of delight and astonishment.


    This increase was terrifying!


    One must know, enhancing divine consciousness is much more difficult than increasing cultivation level.


    Most people¡¯s divine consciousness is improved by breaking through realms!


    His divine consciousness had far exceeded his peers in his early years, solely due to the effects of the Purple Mansion Elixir.


    However, with his breakthrough to the Ninth Level Foundation Establishment, his divine consciousness was no longer far ahead of his peers, only comparable to a False Core.


    But now, due to this inexplicable Soul Path Dream, his divine consciousness had jumped directly to the level of Core Formation!


    ¡°Now that I have switched to practicing the Yin Yang Creation Scripture, with a robust foundation, and a divine consciousness comparable to Core Formation, charging towards Core Formation should be a breeze for me, as long as the spiritual energy is sufficient.¡±


    Lu Changsheng began to examine the Yin Yang Magic Power within his Qi Ocean Core.


    The Yin and Yang colored mana flowed through his meridians and core, nourishing his physical body every moment.


    This mana did not possess the sharp and fierce qualities of the Seven Luminaries Mana.


    It emanated an aura of inclusiveness and transformation, mysterious and profound.


    Even though the Yin Yang Creation Scripture didn¡¯t focus on offense like the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, the power and quality of its mana were undoubtedly more than twice as high.


    Moreover, the Yin Yang Magic Power, being all-encompassing, would greatly enhance the effectiveness of any technique or Magical Treasure he wielded.


    Lu Changsheng felt that now, even if he didn¡¯t use his physical body, Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, and relied solely on his mana, he could easily vanquish the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family from back in the day.


    As for Black Crow True Immortal, since he hadn¡¯t even gotten a chance to make a move, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t want to use him as a benchmark.


    ¡°I can now also attempt to resolve the issue of the Dragon Roar Physique for Xi Yue and Xiaohe.¡±


    Lu Changsheng exhaled deeply, a faint smile on his face.


    Switching to the practice of the Yin Yang Creation Scripture was beneficial for him, not only because it laid a supreme foundation on the Immortal Path.


    The first and foremost effect was that it could resolve the issues his wife and daughter faced!


    ¡°Sister Miaoge


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng turned to look at Lu Miaoge, concerned about his wife¡¯s condition.


    Over the years, due to his switch to practicing the Yin Yang Creation Scripture, Lu Miaoge¡¯s cultivation had been severely delayed, still at the Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer.


    Now that he had mastered the Yin Yang Creation Scripture, he could purify the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ within Lu Miaoge, transforming her foundation, and take the Water of Virtue Technique to the next level!


    ¡­


    At the same time.


    Qingyun Sect.


    Inside the palace at the summit of Caiyun Peak.


    Yun Wanshang was dressed in a colorful and elegant long dress, her curvaceous figure sitting in a poised position, with her long black hair cascading down her back to the ground, adding to her stunning and dignified appearance.


    ¡°Changsheng, Miaoge, Yunxiao


    Yun Wanshang uttered softly and slowly opened her eyes.


    Seeing the familiar scenes of the palace before her, Yun Wanshang¡¯s heart surged like a tide, realizing that everything that had happened was but a dream.


    ¡°A dream¡­ what is happening


    Yun Wanshang murmured.


    Cultivators¡¯ souls are stable, and except when they are weak, succumb to Qi deviation, or are influenced by supernatural techniques, they almost never dream.


    Her own prior state was clearly influenced by supernatural techniques.


    ¡°Is it because of the Sun Moon Samsara Technique and the Veronica Reincarnation Scripture


    Yun Wanshang vaguely guessed the reason behind her dream.


    When Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue practiced the Lunar Cycle Reincarnation Technique, she had felt an indescribable sense of premonition.


    For some unknown reason, she now experienced an unprecedentedly similar sense of premonition.


    And it allowed her to find an opportunity in the ¡®Veronica Reincarnation Scripture¡¯ that she could never master, propelling her to reincarnate into a dream.


    ¡°Yun Miaoge¡­ that¡¯s the wife of that rascal Lu Miaoge


    ¡°Could it be, this sense of premonition was from Lu Changsheng and his wife practicing the Sun Moon Samsara technique¡­ receiving entry into the Soul Path Dream recorded within the Scripture


    ¡°Could Soul Path Dreams only be accessed after reaching the Nascent Soul stage?¡±


    Yun Wanshang furrowed her brows, pondering what was happening.


    Because of Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue¡¯s practice of the Sun Moon Samsara Technique, she had already guessed that the issue originated with Lu Changsheng.


    It must be her own Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body forming some sort of wonderful connection with the Spirit-nurturing Energy inside Lu Changsheng.


    Therefore, as the other party practiced the Sun Moon Samsara Technique, they would resonate with her in a remarkable way.


    It was just that Bi Lake Mountain was quite distant from Qingyun Sect and separated by a formation, so she couldn¡¯t sense it during regular cultivation.


    However, this time Lu Changsheng, for some reason, advanced the Sun Moon Samsara Technique to an extremely profound degree, enabling her to sense it despite the considerable distance.


    ¡°This dream sequence


    Yun Wanshang thought of the centuries-long memories from her dream, and her beautiful eyes revealed a hint of embarrassment and annoyance.


    In the dream, not only had she fallen in love with Lu Changsheng,


    but in the end, to save him, she even¡­


    Although it was a dream, the experience felt very real to her.


    If both Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge remembered such matters, she didn¡¯t know how she would face Lu Changsheng afterwards.


    Even, Yun Wanshang felt somewhat guilty towards her disciple Xiao Xiyue.


    Wait a minute, it was I who started first, what am I feeling guilty about Xi Yue for?


    Moreover, this dream couldn¡¯t possibly be my own subconscious thoughts;it must be that rascal Lu Changsheng¡¯s fantasy!


    Yet, in the dreamscape, that scoundrel was incredibly infatuated, unlike his promiscuous behavior now¡­


    If only he was like this just towards me and Xi Yue¡­


    ¡°Hmm, what am I thinking about now?!¡±


    Yun Wanshang immediately discarded the emerging emotions and sentiments from her heart, her face turning cold.


    ¡°If we say that Lu Changsheng and this Yun Miaoge are the two practicing the Sun Moon Samsara Technique, then what is the situation with Lu Yunxiao


    Yun Wanshang thought back to the dream where she failed to save Lu Changsheng, but in his last moments of life, she gave birth to a son for him.


    She had named the child Lu Yunxiao.


    In the dream, this son¡¯s birth was accompanied by heavenly phenomena, displaying shocking talent. He began Qi Refinement at six, reached Foundation Establishment at eighteen, attained Core Formation at sixty, and reached Nascent Soul at one hundred eighty.


    He understood any technique without any master, challenged those beyond his realm as easily as drinking water or eating, and had never met an opponent since the start of his cultivation;his prowess was unmatched, and he was invincible in all directions.


    After the Nascent Soul breakthrough, the Demon Race, the archenemy of the Human Race, was directly subdued and settled.


    After that, Lu Yunxiao marched into the vast mountains, sweeping through without resistance, commanding respect and making countless Demon Kings submit.


    Even now, when Yun Wanshang recalled her son¡¯s talent from the dream, she was astonished.


    Thinking that if she really had such a son, the entire Jiang Country Cultivation Realm would not be able to contain him.


    But the question was, why would she have such a son in her dream.


    ¡°Could it be, within my subconscious, I wish to have a child with that rascal?¡±


    Yun Wanshang thought as such.


    As soon as this idea appeared, Yun Wanshang immediately spat out in disgust, shaking her head and discarding the thought.


    She felt disdain towards him already, how could she wish to have a child with such a person!


    After all, every time she heard news of Lu Changsheng, recalling his promiscuous behavior and the father of hundreds of children, she wished she could just cleave him with a sword.


    Moments later, Yun Wanshang roughly guessed the reason.


    It was likely related to rumors she heard from Heavenly Sword Sect. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A Jinyang Sect disciple named Lu Qingshan had gone to Heavenly Sword Sect to challenge their swordsman and had been invincible among his peers, with only the Supreme Sword Bone of Heavenly Sword Sect being able to match him.


    Others might not be aware of the might of this Supreme Sword Bone from Heavenly Sword Sect, but as a Nascent Soul Immortal from Qingyun Sect, she naturally understood well.


    With talent both exceptional and refined, at the time, no geniuses from Qingyun Sect, Spirit Taming Sect, or Luoxia Sect could stand as his opponent!


    Disciples who could withstand a strike from him were considered top-tier talents!


    Yet such a person turned out to be the father of Lu Qingshan.


    When she learned that Lu Qingshan was the son of Lu Changsheng, she was incredibly surprised.


    Unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng, with his promiscuous behavior, could actually father such a son with shocking talent and extraordinary gifts.


    ¡°Hmph, even so, I, Yun Wanshang, would never bear offspring for such a swine.¡±


    Yun Wanshang snorted disdainfully.


    Moreover, even if she were really to have a child, it should have her family name, Yun¡ªwhy should it have the name Lu!


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    As Yun Wanshang¡¯s emotions gradually calmed, she suddenly realized her soul had become purer and more transparent, her Divine Sense noticeably enhanced, and the bottleneck in her cultivation seemed to have loosened.


    ¡°This!¡±


    Yun Wanshang was astonished, and immediately began to quietly sense the changes within herself.

 Chapter 849: Lu Miaoge is Pregnant Heart of a

    Chapter 1052: Chapter 372: Lu Miaoge is Pregnant, Heart of a Newborn!


    Chapter 1052 -372: Lu Miaoge is Pregnant, Heart of a Newborn!


    Red Leaf Valley Market, inside a simple and elegant cave mansion.


    Lu Changsheng was channeling the ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic¡± using the Taiyi Seed Way Art to cleanse and nourish the Dao seed within Lu Miaoge.


    During this process, Lu Miaoge¡¯s ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡± began to operate autonomously under the influence of the Taiyi Dao Seed and the ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic,¡± optimizing and adjusting the pathways of her cultivation technique.


    The portions of ¡°The Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture¡± that characterized her abilities and mana were gradually washed away, thereby acquiring some characteristics of the ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic.¡±


    Lu Changsheng suspected that after the cleansing, Lu Miaoge¡¯s Water of Virtue Technique might surpass the Orthodox Level Techniques and would not be inferior to the Profound Mystery-Level Techniques.


    ¡°Changsheng, I think I¡¯m pregnant.¡±


    That day, Lu Miaoge sensed a life force forming in her lower abdomen and spoke to Lu Changsheng with some surprise.


    ¡°Ah, pregnant?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was momentarily stunned, somewhat astonished.


    He had been cleansing her Dao seed and foundation during these days;how could she be pregnant?


    Moreover, it usually took about ten days to sense the life force of a pregnancy.


    Ten days ago, he and Lu Miaoge had still been immersed in soul path dreams.


    ¡°Could it be, that the child was conceived while I was switching cultivation techniques and entering the soul path dream?¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately guessed what had happened.


    Although at that time, they were practicing the Lunar Cycle Reincarnation Technique and switching cultivation techniques, which made pregnancy nearly impossible¡ª


    such an occurrence was not absolute.


    Years ago, when he was healing Nangong Mili, she had gotten pregnant with Nangong Yaoyao under similar circumstances.


    ¡°Let me check.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, without much thought, placed his head on Lu Miaoge¡¯s flat and soft lower abdomen.


    Using his spiritual force, he immediately sensed a very faint life force.


    ¡°It¡¯s true, you¡¯re pregnant.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile on his face: ¡°We were just saying after switching the cultivation technique, we¡¯d try hard;I didn¡¯t expect you¡¯d get pregnant.¡±


    ¡°But in the coming days, it will delay your cultivation again, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    Ten years ago, Lu Changsheng had been planning to have a second child with Lu Miaoge.


    But because of practicing the Lunar Cycle Reincarnation Technique and switching to the ¡°Yin Yang Creation Classic,¡± this had been postponed.


    Unexpectedly, just after he had finished switching techniques, Lu Miaoge got pregnant!


    ¡°I wonder if this child will have exceptional talents, like Yaoyao


    Lu Changsheng pondered internally.


    It wasn¡¯t that he desperately hoped for the child to have extraordinary talent for his own benefit.


    But having been married to Lu Miaoge for so many years, his feelings for her were different from those for his other concubines.


    He hoped that this child would have good talents so they could always stay together in the future.


    ¡°It won¡¯t delay.¡±


    Lu Miaoge gently caressed her abdomen, her eyes showing a hint of maternal warmth, gentle as water.


    Then, with her beautiful eyes brimming, she softly asked Lu Changsheng, ¡°Changsheng, do you hope for a boy or a girl?¡± sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t expected his wife to care about such a matter.


    But he understood Lu Miaoge¡¯s thoughts and said warmly, ¡°In my heart, boys and girls are always the same.¡±


    After chatting and being affectionate for a long time, Lu Changsheng went to Qingzhu Mountain.


    He announced that Lu Miaoge was pregnant, he would take her back to Bi Lake Mountain to nurture the pregnancy, and hence hoped Lu Yuanding would return to Red Leaf Valley Market to take charge.


    Lu Yuanding and Lu Yuan Ding were both surprised to hear that Lu Miaoge was pregnant.


    It had been more than thirty years since they¡¯d last had a child.


    However, such matter was common in the cultivation world.


    They had previously wondered why Lu Changsheng, who loved having children, only had one with Lu Miaoge.


    After congratulating them, Lu Yuanding immediately told the couple to go back and nurture the pregnancy well. His injuries had healed, and he could now preside over the Red Leaf Valley Market.


    Then Lu Yuanding, Lu Yuan Ding, and Lu Changsheng discussed the matter of the third Foundation Establishment Cultivator at Qingzhu Mountain.


    After so many years, Qingzhu Mountain was also prepared to use the Foundation Establishment Elixir inherited from their ancestors to produce the third Foundation Establishment Cultivator of their family.


    ¡°Father-in-law, Uncle, you can handle these matters as you see fit,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    Since establishing Bi Lake Mountain, he rarely paid attention to Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s affairs, never intervening.


    All these years, he only dealt with business matters benefiting Qingzhu Mountain, never interfering in other aspects.


    ¡°Hmm, okay.¡±


    Lu Yuan Ding nodded and then summoned the Lu Family disciple who was preparing for Foundation Establishment to meet Lu Changsheng, so that Lu Changsheng could get to know him.


    This Lu family disciple was very young, only thirty-five years old, and was very respectful in front of Lu Changsheng.


    After giving a few words of encouragement, Lu Changsheng and Lu Yuanding went to Red Leaf Valley Market and then took Lu Miaoge back to Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡­


    Bi Lake Mountain, Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven.


    ¡°Is it still not possible?¡±


    Lu Changsheng held Ling Zixiao¡¯s wrist, channeling the Yin Yang Creation Classic, trying to solve her Dragon Roar Physique issue.


    But her Dragon Roar Qi was too intense;he was only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and the Yin Yang Qi could only serve a restraining function to balance Yin and Yang.


    Thoroughly solving the Dragon Roar Physique wasn¡¯t feasible at present.

 Chapter 850: Lu Miaoge is Pregnant The Heart of

    Chapter 1053: Chapter 372: Lu Miaoge is Pregnant, The Heart of an Innocent Child!_2


    Chapter 1053 -372: Lu Miaoge is Pregnant, The Heart of an Innocent Child!_2


    ¡°Yin and Yang reversal


    Ling Zixiao was startled by Lu Changsheng¡¯s words.


    You have to understand, the mysteries of the Spiritual Body are hard to explain.


    Reversing the origin of a Spiritual Body is deemed a fantasy.


    Nonetheless, she still chose to believe in Lu Changsheng.


    Moreover, she was very attracted to Lu Changsheng¡¯s idea.


    Although she had a Third-Grade Spirit Root,


    that talent was far too insufficient to keep up with Lu Changsheng¡¯s pace.


    If she could reverse the origin of the Dragon Roar Physique and turn it into assistance, even if the effect was only one-tenth of the Dragon Roar Physique, it would still be a significant help.


    ¡°My lord, I am currently fine, but it¡¯s Xiaohe


    Ling Zixiao said softly.


    With the Dragon Invocation Technique in hand, her Dragon Roar Physique wasn¡¯t much of an issue and could wait.


    It was her daughter, Lu Linghe, that she worried about.


    Just days ago, her son Lu Lingxiao had broken through to the Fourth Level Energy Refinement, and her daughter had also been asking about cultivation, which troubled her deeply.


    ¡°Xiaohe¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique is an Incomplete Spirit Physique, and it has not yet awakened, but my mana is sufficient to balance her Yin Yang Qi,¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a smile.


    His Yin Yang Qi could suppress Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Physique, so naturally, it was effortless to balance the Yin Yang Qi for his daughter Lu Linghe.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then I will trouble you, my lord.¡±


    Dressed in a lake blue palace dress, with her black hair coiled up and adorned with a blue jade hairpin, Ling Zixiao¡¯s beautiful countenance was dignified and elegant.


    ¡°Hehe, Xiaohe is my daughter, what trouble could there be?¡±


    Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly, holding his wife¡¯s hand.


    After Core Formation, he wasn¡¯t sure if he could reverse Ling Zixiao¡¯s Dragon Roar Origin,


    but he was somewhat confident in doing so for his daughter, Lu Linghe.


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Ling Zixiao smiled tenderly, her bright eyes brimming with tender admiration.


    Although she was strong and independent, she was still a woman.


    After so many years married to Lu Changsheng, she had grown deeply attached.


    When it was nearing the time for Lu Linghe to finish school, the couple headed to the Lu Family Mansion.


    ¡°Daddy, Mommy!¡±


    Lu Linghe came home, cheerfully calling out upon seeing her parents.


    It wasn¡¯t so much the joy of seeing her parents, she was always in a cheerful mood.


    But Ling Zixiao considered this cheerfulness to be foolish happiness, an innocent laugh.


    ¡°Xiaohe, how is your martial arts training going?¡±


    Lu Changsheng came to his daughter¡¯s side and pinched her slightly chubby, tender cheeks.


    His daughter, who loved to eat, had a bit of baby fat on her face, making her look adorable.


    ¡°Daddy, take my move!¡±


    Lu Linghe wasn¡¯t asked about martial arts training by her father for the first time, so she directly demonstrated her strength with actions.


    Her head dipped, and she charged toward Lu Changsheng like a bullish horn.


    But her little head was held firm by Lu Changsheng, unable to budge an inch, as Ling Zixiao shook her head and heaved a sigh beside him.


    ¡°Very good, very good, you¡¯re doing well, Xiaohe. You¡¯ve passed Daddy¡¯s test, and now you can start your cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng released his hand from her head, allowing her to fling herself into his arms, while praise filled his voice.


    ¡°Ah, I can start cultivating now, really?¡±


    Lu Linghe¡¯s eyes went wide with surprise upon hearing she could start cultivation.


    She was well aware of what cultivation was,


    but her parents had told her that she had some issues with her body during baths before, and she needed to train well and grow a bit before she could start cultivating.


    ¡°Of course.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked into his daughter¡¯s innocent eyes, caressed her hair bun and said, indulgently.


    ¡°Daddy, does it mean I can use a Storage Bag now, and fly with artifacts like my brother?¡±


    Lu Linghe asked excitedly.


    Her understanding of cultivation was not profound.


    Mainly she was bothered by not being able to use the Storage Bag, which was highly inconvenient.


    To look at her own Spirit Stones, her private stash of money, she had to ask her brother and sister for help.


    And she was very envious that her brother could fly with artifacts.


    ¡°That¡¯s right.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said with a laugh, first using his Yin Yang Qi to refine his daughter¡¯s Physical Body before he began teaching her how to cultivate.


    Several hours later, Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t smile anymore.


    He had taught many children how to cultivate, but he had never seen someone as unresponsive as his daughter Lu Linghe.


    ¡°Xiaohe has been practicing martial arts for so many years with just a few moves, and the technique was always more brawn than brains;I should have realized this earlier sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, slightly troubled.


    Ling Zixiao didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment.


    She knew her daughter was a bit simple,


    but not to such an unresponsive degree.


    ¡°Daddy, am I doing it right?¡±


    Lu Linghe failed to notice that her parents were upset and continued to show great enthusiasm and interest in cultivation.


    ¡°Um


    Lu Changsheng looked at his daughter¡¯s foolishly clear eyes and let out a sigh.


    He brought her to the summit of Blue Cloud Peak, under the Mount Sumeru tree, to let Mount Sumeru aid his daughter in calming her mind and spirit,


    then he used the Third Rank Music Mastery to help his daughter channel the Spiritual Energy inside her body.


    Finally, with Lu Changsheng¡¯s impatient guidance, his daughter Lu Linghe completed the Channel Qi into the Body through the ¡°Returning Origin Technique.¡±


    ¡°Daddy, Daddy, I did it!¡±


    Lu Linghe completed the Channel Qi into the Body and felt the stream of Spiritual Power inside her, proclaiming excitedly with a beaming face.


    ¡°Mm, mm, Xiaohe is amazing


    Lu Changsheng rubbed his daughter¡¯s head, his smile a bit stiff, praising her.


    He planned to use the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror on his daughter Lu Linghe first, after his own breakthrough to Core.


    Lu Changsheng then taught his daughter how to use the Storage Bag.


    During the process, he warned her carefully: not to use it on anyone, not to use it on Roll Roll,


    and only after she tried several times herself did he lay his worries to rest.


    Previously, he had not thought his daughter could be so foolish,


    but after teaching his daughter to cultivate, Lu Changsheng realized that she indeed might be capable of such.

 Chapter 851: Lu Miaoge is Pregnant Childlike

    Chapter 1054: Chapter 372: Lu Miaoge is Pregnant, Childlike Heart!_3


    Chapter 1054 -372: Lu Miaoge is Pregnant, Childlike Heart!_3


    ¡°Daddy, when can I fly just like Brother and Sister?¡±


    Lu Linghe played with the storage bag for a long time before continuing to ask.


    ¡°Hmm, you¡¯ve been practicing well these days, later Daddy will give you a magic artifact, and then you¡¯ll be able to fly.¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew his daughter was very envious of Lu Lingxiao¡¯s ability to fly and planned to craft a flashy but impractical flying artifact for her.


    ¡°Thank you, Daddy!¡±


    Lu Linghe said happily.


    ¡°Alright, it¡¯s time to eat.¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted his daughter¡¯s little head, telling her to have her meal.


    ¡°Lord


    After her daughter cheerfully went to have her meal, Ling Zixiao looked at Lu Changsheng with a face full of worry.


    She, the mother, was not only exasperated by Lu Changsheng just now but also felt depressed watching her daughter.


    She couldn¡¯t understand how she could have given birth to such a silly daughter.


    Perhaps her brain was scorched by the Dragon Roar Physique¡­


    ¡°Xiaohe may be a bit slow in her understanding, but her heart is like that of an innocent child. If she can continue this way, it will be a good thing.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held his wife¡¯s hands and spoke in a gentle voice.


    His words were not entirely out of comfort.


    Human beings all have worries that internally consume their spirit, and cultivators are no exception.


    Many cultivators, despite having good talent, suffer from too many thoughts and worries;their six senses are not pure, making it difficult to attain a peaceful mind during cultivation. They progress slowly and easily encounter bottlenecks and heart demons.


    On the contrary, some people with pure hearts and sincerity, free of any worries or internal spiritual consumption, rarely face such bottlenecks during cultivation and have the advantage of a stable state of mind, referred to as ¡®the heart of a child¡¯.


    ¡°The heart of a child


    Upon hearing these words, Ling Zixiao reflected, realizing that her daughter, who was quite grown up, had indeed always been foolishly happy and never troubled.


    Even with the issue of not being able to cultivate before, she would just occasionally ask and not care too much about it;certainly fitting the description ¡®the heart of a child¡¯.


    ¡°After hearing what you, my lord, have said, I feel it¡¯s quite nice for Xiaohe to be this way.¡±


    Ling Zixiao leaned into Lu Changsheng¡¯s embrace and whispered.


    She thought that it was quite good for her daughter to be carefree and without worries.


    After all, with herself and Lu Changsheng there, her daughter wouldn¡¯t have too much to be concerned about.


    But thinking about her daughter¡¯s recent cultivation, and the prospect of her cultivating other cultivation techniques, magical techniques, and divine skills in the future, Ling Zixiao felt a headache coming on.


    ¡­


    In the following days, Lu Changsheng spent his time accompanying his wives and children at home.


    Although Lu Miaoge was pregnant, the baptism of the Dao Seed was not affected.


    Moreover, as the Taiyi Life Water Technique was a dual cultivators¡¯ technique, it was somewhat beneficial to the birth of offspring.


    So during these days, Lu Changsheng also hastily baptized the Dao Seed for Lu Miaoge, further solidifying her foundation.


    After three months, Lu Miaoge¡¯s ¡°Taiyi Dao Seed¡± finally transformed under the baptism of the Yin Yang Creation Scripture.


    Lu Miaoge¡¯s cultivation level broke through from the Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer to the Fifth Layer.


    The new ¡°Water of Virtue Technique¡± was more than twice as profound as before.


    Moreover, Lu Miaoge felt that the Water of Virtue Technique now was a better fit for her.


    Because the Water of Virtue Technique was more of a supplementary technique, not good for attack.


    Though the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture added some offensive capability to the cultivation technique, it was not very fitting for Lu Miaoge.


    The Yin Yang Creation Scripture, being well-balanced and all-encompassing, was in harmony with the Water of Virtue Technique and Lu Miaoge¡¯s temperament.


    After Lu Changsheng finished transferring her practice to the new techniques, he also helped Lu Miaoge upgrade and recast her two life-bound spiritual artifacts.


    The original Ruoshui bottle was renamed by Lu Changsheng as the ¡°Yin Yang Pure Jade Bottle.¡±


    As for the Taichi Talisman, it remained the same, only incorporating several rare materials to elevate its grade to a top-grade spiritual tool.


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity about this Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp of mine.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp.


    He had spent a lot of time and effort to craft this Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp.


    Now that he was transferring his practice to new techniques, this life-bound spiritual artifact was no longer suitable for him, and he needed to craft a new life-bound spiritual artifact.


    However, the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp couldn¡¯t keep up with his progress in cultivation level anymore;it was still a middle-grade spiritual artifact.


    ¡°Never mind, I¡¯ll think about the issue of magical treasures after reaching Core Formation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, not dwelling too much on the matter of life-bound spiritual artifacts and life-bound magic treasures.


    Such concerns were immensely time-consuming, draining both energy and resources, and simply couldn¡¯t be resolved in a short while.


    Moreover, the spirit stones sponsored by kind benefactors in his early years had been mostly spent over these years.


    Now, if he were asked to produce a large sum of spirit stones to forge a life-bound magic treasure, he really couldn¡¯t afford it.


    Not to mention that many of the materials required to refine a magical treasure could hardly be assembled with spirit stones alone.


    After aiding his wife to upgrade and reforge her spiritual artifact, Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t forget about his daughter Lu Linghe¡¯s magic artifact.


    He had crafted a pair of ¡®Wind-Fire Wheels¡¯ for his daughter.


    Since his daughter, Lu Linghe, definitely couldn¡¯t wield artifacts to fly given her cultivation level,


    Lu Changsheng had refined this artifact to operate like a puppet, which could be activated by consuming spirit stones, and could be wielded by her will.


    It could be said that these kinds of artifacts were purely ornamental and served little function.


    Other than him, hardly any artifact refiner would be willing to craft such things.


    However, it could only be said that if it made his daughter happy, it was worth it.


    ¡°Thank you, Daddy!¡±


    Lu Linghe looked at the pair of Wind-Fire Wheels, her eyes sparkling and full of excitement, and then she wanted to try out the effect of these Wind-Fire Wheels.


    But she was only at the First Layer of Qi Refinement, without even a trace of spiritual awareness, she couldn¡¯t control the Wind-Fire Wheels at all;only Lu Changsheng could help her.


    ¡°Hum!¡±


    With Lu Changsheng lifting his hand, the Wind-Fire Wheels below Lu Linghe¡¯s feet began to spin slowly, emitting a bunch of golden flames, very dazzling.


    Then a breeze of deep azure gently rose, swirling around Lu Linghe and lifting her into the air.


    ¡°Yay yay yay, Daddy, I¡¯m flying!¡±


    Lu Linghe stood on the Wind-Fire Wheels yelling happily, utterly thrilled.


    However, the very next day, Lu Changsheng saw his daughter Lu Wangshu, at the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement, flying around joyfully on these Wind-Fire Wheels.


    ¡°Daddy, these Wind-Fire Wheels are so fun, I want one too! Can you make one for me?¡±


    Lu Wangshu approached her father, coiling around Lu Changsheng¡¯s arm with an endearing and well-behaved look on her face.


    She mentioned that the flying speed of these Wind-Fire Wheels was not enough, it was too childish.


    She wanted one that could fly fast and use the flames as a magic artifact.


    ¡°???¡±


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat speechless as he looked at his daughter, saying, ¡°This was meant to be a toy for Xiaohe, not suitable to be used as a normal magic artifact.¡±


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    Lu Wangshu pleaded in a coquettish tone.


    ¡°Alright, alright, alright, I¡¯ll make one for you when I have some free time.¡±


    Under such offensive, Lu Changsheng could only nod and agree.


    There was no helping it, a daughter who knew how to act charming was indeed fortunate.


    This daughter knew he was a pushover for a sweet approach;a little coaxing was all it took for such minor matters.


    ¡°Okay, Daddy, you¡¯re busy.¡±


    Lu Wangshu said obediently.


    ¡°Focus on your cultivation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng instructed, and left Bi Lake Mountain for Qingyun Sect to find Xiao Xiyue and practice the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    Every few years, he would visit Qingyun Sect to see Xiao Xiyue, or Xiao Xiyue would come to Bi Lake Mountain.


    Having not gone for such a long time, he naturally wanted to pay her a visit.


    Arriving at the gate of Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng thought about his previous Soul Path Dreams and became curious about Xiao Xiyue¡¯s master, Caiyun True Immortal.


    He wanted to see the true appearance of this esteemed person.


    However, considering he had visited Qingyun Sect many times and never encountered this Caiyun True Immortal, he feared that meeting her might be difficult.


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t ponder much longer, took out the Yin-Yang Sensing Talisman, and sent a message to Xiao Xiyue.

 Chapter 852: Yun Wanshang Lets see if you still

    Chapter 1055: Chapter 373: Yun Wanshang: Let¡¯s see if you still act aggrieved then!


    Chapter 1055 -373: Yun Wanshang: Let¡¯s see if you still act aggrieved then!


    Qingyun Sect.


    Caiyun Peak, within the palace atop the mountain.


    ¡°Elemental Female Reincarnation Technique


    Yun Wanshang looked at the cultivation technique in her hand, her brows tightly knitted, indicating great unrest in her heart.


    The previous Soul Path Dreams, although they had elevated her divine sense and broken through bottlenecks, also allowed her to master this ¡°Elemental Female Reincarnation Technique.¡±


    But they also made her realize that her mastery of the Elemental Female Reincarnation Technique was purely a matter of chance.


    To continue practicing this technique, she must complement it with the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    And she, alone, naturally couldn¡¯t practice the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    To practice it, she could only seek out Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°If I want to break through to Nascent Soul, I must confront this issue directly.¡±


    ¡°Even if not for practicing the Elemental Female Reincarnation Technique, just to fortify my mental state, I must take this step!¡±


    Yun Wanshang muttered to herself, her gaze deep and inexplicable, as if she was making some difficult decision.


    The previous Soul Path Dreams, aside from advancing her cultivation level and mastering the Elemental Female Reincarnation Technique.


    Also caused her to question her own heart, realizing there were flaws in her mental state.


    She had been troubled by lingering thoughts about Lu Changsheng, which had become an obstacle to her.


    For some cultivators, clear mental states and uninterrupted thoughts might not be crucial for breakthroughs.


    But a flawed mental state and obstructed thoughts were definitely detrimental to advancing to Nascent Soul!


    Not to mention, one of the two major tribulations of advancing to Nascent Soul, the Demonic Tribulation, requires one to confront and question their very heart!


    ¡°Now that I have mastered the Elemental Female Reincarnation Technique, my body will always remain in its peak condition, which means I have over three hundred more years to prepare


    ¡°So when I attempt to form my Nascent Soul in the future, I must ensure no problems arise due to my mental state!¡±


    Yun Wanshang took a deep breath and said this.


    She had cultivated for merely one hundred and eighty years.


    At her age, being at the Core Formation Late Stage, she was considered quite young.


    She had plenty of time to cultivate to the peak of Core Formation and then strive for Nascent Soul!


    And usually, Dan Cultivators around three hundred and fifty years old start experiencing a decline in physical condition, which impacts their Nascent Soul formation.


    Having mastered the Elemental Female Reincarnation Technique, she would maintain peak physical condition until passing away.


    That is to say, even if she attempted Nascent Soul at four hundred or five hundred years old, her physical condition would not be an impediment, allowing her all that time to prepare for Nascent Soul formation!


    Under such circumstances, if she failed to form her Nascent Soul due to a flawed mental state and obstructed thoughts, Yun Wanshang could not accept that.


    ¡°Alas.¡±


    But thinking of the relationship between Lu Changsheng and her disciple Xiao Xiyue, Yun Wanshang sighed again.


    To fortify her mental state and achieve uninterrupted thoughts, surely she couldn¡¯t really strike down Lu Changsheng with a sword, right?


    Not to say that she wasn¡¯t that kind of person and incapable of such action.


    She also knew in her heart that doing so would not clear her thoughts.


    ¡°If I can further improve the Elemental Female Reincarnation Technique with the Sun Moon Samsara Technique and refine the True Elixir into a Golden Core using Spirit-nurturing Energy, I¡¯ll have at least a seventy percent confidence in breaking through to Nascent Soul!¡±


    Yun Wanshang knew where her thoughts were obstructed.


    Spirit-nurturing Energy!


    Her Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body was an incredibly rare spiritual body.


    It wasn¡¯t particularly effective before Core Formation.


    But once she broke through Core Formation, the emanating Spirit-nurturing Energy was astonishing!


    Having the Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body, if one broke through Core Formation, they could aspire to Nascent Soul!


    But despite possessing such a spiritual body and such a chance at Nascent Soul, she could only look on, not use it, which naturally led to frustration and discontent.


    Moreover, for a woman, letting go of her first time isn¡¯t so easily done,


    Especially seeing Lu Changsheng becoming increasingly outstanding, constantly appearing within her sight.


    Yun Wanshang felt irritable in her heart and thought back to the previous Soul Path Dreams where she engaged in Dual Cultivation with Lu Changsheng, breaking through to Nascent Soul with the aid of her Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body.


    Though it was but a dream.


    Based on her understanding of Soul Path Dreams, many things within the dream held elements of both reality and falsehood, and there were signs to follow!


    If she could be with Lu Changsheng in reality as in the dream, then it was highly likely she could break through to Nascent Soul.


    Yet even though she knew Dual Cultivation with Lu Changsheng had countless benefits, just the thought of his relationship with her disciple Xiao Xiyue prevented her from overcoming this hurdle in her heart.


    After all, she couldn¡¯t really do as she did in the dreams, right?


    ¡°In the previous Soul Path Dreams, a mother and daughter danced together¡­ As for master and disciple, it doesn¡¯t seem to be much of an issue.¡±


    ¡°Besides, it¡¯s just cultivation¡­ such Dual Cultivation not only benefits me but him as well.¡±


    Yun Wanshang, thinking of all that happened in the previous Soul Path Dreams, felt that there wasn¡¯t much to master and disciple.


    However, the next moment, she shook her head to dispel these thoughts from her mind and murmured, ¡°Yun Wanshang, ah Yun Wanshang, you are truly bewitched, to have such thoughts


    Yun Wanshang took a deep breath, exhaled long, and closed her eyes in concentration.


    Feeling that the previous Soul Path Dreams couldn¡¯t help but impact her.


    In previous years, she would have never had such thoughts.


    Just then, quite abruptly, Yun Wanshang suddenly felt a familiar and inexplicable palpitation.


    A jade pendant appeared in her hand.


    Looking at the flowing brilliance upon the jade pendant, Yun Wanshang knew that Lu Changsheng had come to Qingyun Sect.


    Currently practicing the Sun Moon Samsara Technique with her disciple Xiao Xiyue.


    Now she somewhat regretted giving the Sun Moon Samsara Technique to Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Because as long as the two practiced the Sun Moon Samsara Technique within Qingyun Sect, her Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body would inherently sense and palpitate.


    Upon sensing this inexplicable palpitation, she would become inexplicably irritated and find it hard to focus on cultivation, wishing she could strike Lu Changsheng down with a sword.


    ¡°Hmm


    At this moment, Yun Wanshang¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, as if deep in thought.


    The unresolved thoughts concerning Lu Changsheng were not only due to Spirit-nurturing Energy but also because she held no small resentment towards him.


    After all, as a Nascent Soul Immortal of stature, she gave him an opportunity to depend on her, suggesting he could contact her after reaching Foundation Establishment.

 Chapter 853: Yun Wanshang Lets see if you still

    Chapter 1056: Chapter 373: Yun Wanshang: Let¡¯s see if you still play the victim then!_2


    Chapter 1056 -373: Yun Wanshang: Let¡¯s see if you still play the victim then!_2


    So you didn¡¯t eat it, and then madly procreated like a breeding pig, even getting together with your own disciple, Xiao Xiyue. What does this mean? Do you look down on yourself?


    Under such circumstances, naturally, she felt repressed and displeased.


    Since that was the case, why should she be courteous to the other party?


    She directly forced dual cultivation, using the spirit-nurturing energy to refine the golden core just the same.


    After all, as a Nascent Soul Immortal herself, why should she always humble herself and concern herself with a little Foundation Establishment cultivator?


    Besides, dual cultivation with him also had great benefits for him. Clearly, he was the one gaining!


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    Yun Wanshang thought back to the Soul Path Dream where Lu Changsheng, this little thief, shamelessly lied to her over and over again, saying it was all for cultivation.


    Now, she was the one truly doing it for cultivation!


    The more Yun Wanshang thought about it, the clearer and more justified her thoughts became.


    In the past, you helped me detoxify. Now, I can also use you for cultivation!


    Hmph, let¡¯s see if you can still pretend to be that aggrieved when the time comes!


    Even after decades had passed, Yun Wanshang still remembered Lu Changsheng¡¯s aggrieved face, as if he had been wronged, and she wanted to punch him!


    A father of dozens of children, yet still acting as if he had been wronged in front of her!


    How shameless!


    ¡­


    Mingyue Residence.


    In the ancient-styled cave mansion.


    Lu Changsheng had just practiced the Lunar Cycle Reincarnation Technique with Xiao Xiyue.


    Xiyue, typically cold and holy like the bright moon of the Nine Heavens, now bore a face full of spring passion, her beautiful eyes somewhat dreamy and hazy.


    Lu Changsheng embraced Xiao Xiyue¡¯s exquisite and beautiful fairy-like body and gently caressed her sweat-dappled, fair skin.


    ¡°Xiyue, how has your cultivation been these years?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought about the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    So many years had passed, and he still hadn¡¯t found a way to overcome the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    However, his wife, Lu Miaoge¡¯s Water of Virtue Technique had given him a bit of inspiration.


    The Water of Virtue Technique had changed significantly because he had changed his cultivation technique, and it was noticeably different from before.


    But essentially, it was still the Water of Virtue Technique.


    If that was the case, could the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique potentially take a different path, like the Water of Virtue Technique?


    To forget love entirely could work!


    An indifferent disposition could work!


    But as long as the status quo is maintained, wouldn¡¯t Xiao Xiyue¡¯s cultivation and state of mind be unaffected by the love and maternal affection experienced between him and their daughter, Lu Wangshu, thus resolving the shortcomings of the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique?


    ¡°Xiyue


    Lu Changsheng felt this was a solution, he expressed his thoughts and asked about the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    Although he knew Xiao Xiyue was cultivating the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique, he was unaware of the specifics.


    After all, cultivation techniques were considered private for cultivators.


    Generally, one would not ask too much.


    ¡°Adjust the technique and forge a different path?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiyue was stunned by Lu Changsheng¡¯s bold idea.


    Although there were many talented cultivators who had developed their own understandings from their predecessors¡¯ techniques,


    people like that were exceedingly rare.


    If the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique were to have the effect that Lu Changsheng described, it would be tantamount to creating a new technique.


    Such a feat, if performed by a Nascent Soul True Lord or a Deity of Transformation, might be somewhat feasible.


    But the two of them were merely Foundation Establishment cultivators. Even if they were exceptionally talented and perceptive, they were far from reaching such heights.


    However, since her lover harbored such thoughts, Xiao Xiyue naturally wouldn¡¯t discourage him.


    She shared the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique with him and detailed her own understanding and insights.


    ¡°Supreme Forgetfulness is not about heartlessness, but about the impartiality of the Heavenly Dao!¡±


    ¡°Yet cultivators, after all, cannot achieve the impartiality of the cosmos, hence they misinterpret the true essence of forgetfulness into heartlessness.¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s palm cradled her milky white breasts, letting the smooth, creamy texture flow, as he listened intently to the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.


    ¡°Heaven and Earth embody the yin and yang, harboring everything.¡±


    ¡°Having emotions or being emotionless defines yin and yang.¡±


    ¡°Given this, could this Supreme Forgetfulness potentially transform from heartlessness to being heartfelt


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he contemplated.


    Although he was just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator,


    his mind held a plethora of Cultivation Techniques that he had understood, especially with the Yin Yang Creation Scripture. This placed him, in some aspects, even above the Nascent Soul Immortals and Nascent Soul True Lords.


    ¡°According to Xi Yue,¡± Lu Changsheng reflected, ¡°the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique has three mental states: desire without emotion;emotion without desire;and neither desire nor emotion.¡±


    ¡°It shows that the Supreme Forgetful Love Technique also makes one experience both emotion and desire before reaching a state devoid of both.¡±


    Lu Changsheng appeared pensive as he analyzed this technique through the Yin Yang Creation Scripture.


    He knew that theoretically, this technique could lead to either emotionless or emotional states, and vice versa.


    ¡°Another issue is that this technique might affect the mental spirits of others.¡±


    ¡°If I could spiritually merge with Xi Yue, sense her usual and current spiritual states, there might be a way to resolve this.¡±


    After thinking for a long time, Lu Changsheng felt he needed a clearer and deeper understanding of Xiao Xiyue¡¯s condition in order to solve the problem from its root.


    Because Xiao Xiyue had cultivated this technique for decades.


    Her mental spirit was influenced by this technique.


    He must understand this issue clearly to provide a targeted solution.


    Otherwise, simply listening to Xiao Xiyue describe the technique and then making suggestions could lead to numerous problems.


    ¡°Moreover, once I achieve Core Formation and obtain the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror, I might understand this technique even better.¡±


    Lu Changsheng mused to himself.


    Without much thought, he softly said to Xiao Xiyue, ¡°Xi Yue, if we can achieve dual cultivation on a spiritual level, there might be a way. Come, let us cultivate more and strive to reach that state as soon as possible!¡±


    This Sun Moon Samsara Technique was truly a premier Dual Cultivation Technique.


    If cultivated to a profound state, one could perform dual cultivation of both soul and consciousness.


    By then, he could use this method to gain a deeper understanding of Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Supreme Forgetful Love Technique.


    He could also use this method to allow Xiao Xiyue to sense the Yin and Yang aspects of his Yin Yang Creation Scripture!


    ¡°Um~¡±


    Xiao Xiyue hummed softly, her cheeks flushed, as she continued to merge body and mind with Lu Changsheng.


    Above their heads, the sun and moon began to rotate slowly, emitting a gentle luster, filling the cave mansion with the aura of spring.


    ¡­


    After staying briefly at Mingyue Residence, Lu Changsheng left Caiyun Peak.


    However, he did not return directly to Bi Lake Mountain.


    Instead, he went to Lingyao Peak, to Zhao Qingqing¡¯s Hundred Herbs Garden.


    Now that they had a child together, Zhao Qingqing often visited Bi Lake Mountain, but she could not possibly live there permanently.


    Hence, having come all the way to Qingyun Sect, it was natural for Lu Changsheng to visit Zhao Qingqing.


    ¡°Damn scoundrel!¡±


    At that very moment, atop the palace on Caiyun Peak, Yun Wanshang watched Lu Changsheng heading toward Lingyao Peak, her slender, jade-like hands gripping the railing tightly.


    She had been fraught with confusion and turmoil these days.


    Thinking about whether she should use that method to clear her thoughts.


    After all, in Yun Wanshang¡¯s view, such actions seemed somewhat akin to those in the Demon Path¡­


    However, thinking of her Nascent Soul opportunity, despite her dissatisfaction with Lu Changsheng, Yun Wanshang decided to clear her thoughts.


    Now that she finally saw Lu Changsheng leaving Caiyun Peak, she planned to follow him once he left Qingyun Sect.


    But, unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng had run off to Lingyao Peak to have a secret rendezvous with another woman!


    Acting as if Qingyun Sect was his own house!


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s fair hands clung to the railing, her proud chest heaving with anger, wishing she could immediately order the Enforcement Hall to take Lu Changsheng away.


    ¡°I want to see how long you plan to stay there this time!¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s stunning face was covered in frost.


    Three days later, seeing Lu Changsheng leave Qingyun Sect with Zhao Qingqing, her facial expression stiffened.


    After all, she had been considering using spirit-nurturing energy to temper the Golden Core but was still unsure how to do so.


    Now with Zhao Qingqing involved, she felt even more at a loss.


    It¡¯s not like she could knock out Zhao Qingqing and kidnap Lu Changsheng, could she?


    What would she be turning herself into then?


    ¡°No, I¡¯ve been disturbed by this scoundrel these days, and my mental spirit is in chaos!¡±


    Yun Wanshang took a deep breath and ultimately chose to give up.


    She felt that she was currently unable to face Lu Changsheng calmly.


    It wasn¡¯t just because of the influence of the Soul Path Dreams.


    It was also because, over this past half month, Lu Changsheng, that beast, had been continuously cultivating the Sun Moon Samsara Technique with Xiao Xiyue, preventing her from settling down to cultivate, leaving her constantly agitated.

 Chapter 854: Taiyi Soul Body Cauldron Medical

    Chapter 1057: Chapter 374: Taiyi Soul Body, Cauldron Medical King¡¯s Scripture!


    Chapter 1057 -374: Taiyi Soul Body, Cauldron Medical King¡¯s Scripture!


    Time flew by swiftly, and before long, three months had passed.


    That day marked the twenty-fifth annual family meeting of the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family.


    At this meeting, the Family Head, Lu Yun, concluded his twenty-year tenure and stepped down from his position.


    The new Family Head was Lu Xingyang, the second son of Xia Zhizue, who was twenty-four years old this year.


    This son was quite capable, considered above average.


    However, Lu Changsheng¡¯s choice of this son was partly influenced by Xia Zhizue.


    After all, Xia Zhizue had borne him five Spiritual Root children, and was expecting to continue with the sixth, seventh, and eighth¡­


    This arrangement served as a small compensation.


    ¡°Regarding other new systems within the family, Xingyang, go ahead and announce them.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at his son, Lu Xingyang, and spoke.


    Previously, the Lu Family had not established the position of an elder.


    Now, more than twenty years later, the family had stabilized, and Lu Changsheng took this opportunity to make a simple adjustment by creating the position of an elder.


    This involved subdividing responsibilities for Spirit Plants, Talisman Making, Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Beast Taming, Law Enforcement, Transmission of Skills, Sect Affairs, and many more.


    There would be one elder for each duty.


    As for Lu Yun, who had just stepped down as Family Head, he would be the Great Elder.


    He was responsible for managing the family finances and assisting the Family Head with family affairs.


    ¡°Yes, father.¡±


    After hearing his father¡¯s words, Lu Xingyang took a deep breath, nodded, and began to make the announcements.


    After arranging everything, Lu Changsheng left the council hall.


    He seldom intervened in these matters on normal days and had come this time purely to play a leading role.


    ¡­


    Three months later, the child in Lu Miaohuan¡¯s womb was born.


    ¡°It¡¯s a relief that the child has a Spiritual Root.¡±


    Lu Changsheng used the system to learn that the child possessed a Spiritual Root, and he breathed a sigh of relief.


    Because Lu Miaohuan had been worrying about this issue recently, constantly voicing her concerns to him, causing him to also worry.


    Lu Changsheng helped the nine-month pregnant Lu Miaoge into the delivery room to visit Lu Miaohuan.


    He was not particularly worried about the child in Lu Miaoge¡¯s womb, but rather very much looking forward to it.


    Because the child had been in the womb for over nine months without any sign of birth.


    Usually, this indicated that the child had good talent.


    ¡°Huanhuan.¡±


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge approached the pale and weak Lu Miaohuan on the bed and gently inquired about her condition.


    Pregnancy and childbirth are draining, whether for ordinary people or Energy Refining Cultivators who have just given birth.


    Even though Lu Miaohuan practiced the Heavenly Longevity Technique and her body was extraordinary, she was still weakened.


    ¡°Husband, sister.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan passed the baby in her arms to Lu Changsheng.


    They already knew the gender of the child;it was a girl.


    It fulfilled Lu Miaohuan¡¯s desire for a dear little girl.


    However, Lu Changsheng always felt that, with Lu Miaohuan¡¯s personality as a mother, it was doubtful the daughter would grow into the sweet and cute little girl she hoped for.


    ¡°She¡¯s really cute.¡±


    Lu Changsheng held the daughter, a smile appearing on his face.


    He didn¡¯t know if it was because of Lu Miaohuan.


    The life-force of this daughter seemed more vigorous than an ordinary baby.


    Then, Lu Changsheng named this daughter Lu Qingqi and, using the system panel, checked her Spiritual Root Talent.


    Not bad, Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, truly a little genius.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, send a message to White Tiger Mountain, tell Qing Song to come back when he has time.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of his son Lu Qingsong who was at White Tiger Mountain.


    He felt it necessary for him, as this girl¡¯s elder brother, to come and visit.


    ¡­


    Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away from White Tiger Mountain.


    Lu Qingsong, accompanied by the Nine Netherhound, had just finished patrolling a few veins and was preparing to return.


    Suddenly, he heard noises up ahead.


    He saw a woman in a yellow silk gown and veiled face being attacked by four Energy Refining Cultivators.


    It was clear the four Energy Refining Cultivators were not good people.


    But strife and conflict happened all the time in the Cultivation World.


    It might be for fortunes or grievances, and the rights and wrongs were difficult to discern, so Lu Qingsong was not inclined to interfere.


    However, just then, the woman in the yellow gown suddenly spat out blood under the assault of the four men and was blown back, her veil floating off, revealing a pale, delicate face with a hint of heroic spirit.


    Lu Qingsong paused when he saw the woman¡¯s face and felt an inexplicable stirring in his heart.


    He was no stranger to beautiful women.


    In fact, he had seen so many beautiful women that he was somewhat immune to them.


    But for some reason, seeing her pale, frail appearance gave him an indescribable feeling.


    Noticing the dire situation the woman in the yellow gown was in, Lu Qingsong didn¡¯t need to think to know what would happen next.


    Immediately he shouted at the four cultivators, ¡°Let go of that lady!¡±


    His father had once told him to be bold if he met someone he liked.


    He was unsure if he liked this woman at first sight.


    But at the moment, he didn¡¯t mind playing the hero to save the beauty.


    ¡°Jiuyou!¡±


    ¡°AOO


    Upon hearing the command, the Nine Netherhound let out a roar.


    Instantly, its body surged with demonic power, causing fierce winds to sweep towards the four men.


    ¡°Spare our lives!¡±


    ¡°Daoist, spare our lives!¡±


    The four Energy Refining Cultivators were utterly terrorized by the roar, blood streaming from their seven orifices, trembling uncontrollably, and they scrambled to flee.


    However, the pale-faced woman in the yellow gown also fainted under the bellow.


    ¡°Ah, didn¡¯t I tell you not to hurt her?¡±


    Lu Qingsong, seeing that the woman in the yellow gown had fainted from the Nine Netherhound¡¯s attack, suddenly felt rather embarrassed.


    What was meant to be a heroic rescue had been completely disrupted by the Nine Netherhound.


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    However, Lu Qingsong didn¡¯t feel it was appropriate to criticize the Nine Netherhound about this.


    After all, their communication had always been somewhat problematic.


    Lu Qingsong immediately commanded the Nine Netherhound to step forward and slay the four Energy Refining Cultivators.


    Then, looking at the unconscious woman in the yellow skirt, he checked her condition and took her back to White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡­


    Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, over five months had gone by.


    The child in Lu Miaoge¡¯s belly was finally born.


    At the exact moment of the child¡¯s birth, a system notification rang in Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    [Congratulations, host, on the birth of seven Spiritual Body descendants, you have earned one lottery chance!]


    ¡°Spiritual Bodies!¡±


    Upon hearing this system notification, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart surged with excitement.


    Though he had held great expectations for the child and felt it might possess a Spiritual Body,


    learning that his son actually had a Spiritual Body still thrilled him.


    However, the next moment, he realized something was amiss.


    He only received the enhancements from the child¡¯s Spiritual Root, without sensing any enhancements from the Spiritual Body.


    ¡°Could it be similar to Lu Wangshu¡¯s Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, a latent Spiritual Body that requires a certain method to awaken?¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately speculated.


    He didn¡¯t ponder long before he quickly entered the room to visit Lu Miaoge and the baby in her arms.


    It could be said that carrying the baby for a year and three months wasn¡¯t in vain.


    His son looked exquisitely beautiful, with fair and rosy skin giving off a radiant luster.


    ¡°Qing Xuan, Lu Qingxuan!¡±


    Lu Changsheng held his son aloft, feeling a surge of affection as he called out his name.


    ¡°Ee yiyaya~¡±


    The baby, held high by Lu Changsheng, neither cried nor fussed, his clear eyes looking at him.


    But the next moment, Lu Changsheng slapped his tender bottom, and the child immediately began crying loudly, his voice full of vigor.


    ¡°Hahaha


    Lu Changsheng laughed heartily, causing Lu Miaoge to glance at him disapprovingly.


    After Lu Miaoge had rested, Lu Changsheng settled the child and recited silently in his mind to check the attributes of the son.


    [Name: Lu Qingxuan]


    [Life Span: 1/79]


    [Talent: Third-Grade Spirit Root, Taiyi Soul Body (Superior Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation Level: None]


    [Talent: Management (39%)]


    ¡°Taiyi Soul Body, what Spiritual Body is this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at this Spiritual Body of his son, frowning slightly.


    He had spent time understanding Spiritual Bodies.


    One could say he was knowledgeable about most of them.


    But he had never heard of this Taiyi Soul Body.


    Immediately thereafter, Lu Changsheng went to Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven to inquire from Hong Lian if she knew about the Taiyi Soul Body.


    ¡°Taiyi Soul Body?¡±


    Hong Lian, accustomed to Lu Changsheng¡¯s inquiries, voiced that it was an extremely rare Soul Path Spiritual Body and a latent Spiritual Body.


    Every time there was a breakthrough in realm, the strength of the soul would increase far beyond that of ordinary cultivators.


    ¡°Soul Path Spiritual Body?¡±


    A strange expression appeared on Lu Changsheng¡¯s face.


    Could it be that because he and Lu Miaoge entered the Soul Path Dreams, their child was born as a Soul Path Spiritual Body?


    He continued to ask, ¡°Hong Lian, do you know how to awaken the Taiyi Soul Body?¡± S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This type of latent Spiritual Body always presented one problem: awakening it was tremendously troublesome.


    Without the right opportunity, one might never awaken it in their lifetime.


    ¡°As far as I know, there are two methods for awakening the Taiyi Soul Body.¡±


    ¡°The first is through the stimulation of the soul by a Third-Rank Lightning-Attribute Spiritual Wood, which causes the Soul Body to awaken.¡±


    ¡°The second is through the stimulation of the soul by Blood Essence Spirit Light, thereby causing the Soul Body to awaken.¡±


    Hong Lian spoke in a light and melodious voice.


    ¡°Blood Essence Spirit Light? What is that?¡±


    Lu Changsheng knew about Third Rank Lightning Wood,


    but he had never heard of Blood Essence Spirit Light.


    ¡°This Blood Essence Spirit Light is refined from the total essence blood and demon soul of a Third Rank Demon King.¡±


    ¡°It can be used for comprehending the Innate Divine Abilities of demon beasts.¡±


    Hong Lian explained.


    ¡°What¡¯s the difference between these two awakening methods?¡±


    Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes and asked.


    From Hong Lian¡¯s description, it was clear that Third Rank Lightning Wood and this Blood Essence Spirit Light were not of the same order.


    ¡°If the Taiyi Soul Body awakens using Blood Essence Spirit Light, there is a high chance to master the Innate Divine Ability of that demon beast at the moment of awakening¡±


    Hong Lian stated, her voice elegant and melodious.


    ¡°A high chance to master the demon beast¡¯s Innate Divine Ability!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed a mix of astonishment and surprise.


    For cultivators themselves, mastering Divine Abilities was extraordinarily difficult, requiring a significant amount of time.


    And yet, this Taiyi Soul Body might enable mastery of a Demon King¡¯s Innate Divine Ability at the time of awakening!


    Given that the awakened Innate Divine Abilities of demons, the Bloodline Supernatural Power were usually exceptional,


    if he could obtain the Blood Essence Spirit Light or even choose a top-tier demon beast to refine the Blood Essence Spirit Light, his son could directly master a top-tier Innate Divine Ability!


    ¡°That¡¯s correct, under normal circumstances, it¡¯s highly difficult to comprehend Innate Divine Abilities through Blood Essence Spirit Light.¡±


    ¡°If the Taiyi Soul Body uses Blood Essence Spirit Light to awaken, this process could directly lead to understanding and transform into an Innate Divine Ability.¡±


    ¡°However, whether it¡¯s Third Rank Lightning Wood or Blood Essence Spirit Light, the awakening process is extremely dangerous, so to awaken the Taiyi Soul Body, at least Divine Sense must first be born.¡±


    Hong Lian spoke out.


    Seeing Lu Changsheng in such a state, she could not help but speculate, could it be that he had again fathered a child with a Taiyi Soul Body?


    If that was the case, it would be astonishing indeed!


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, understanding the reasoning.


    In the past, when he helped his daughter Lu Wangshu awaken the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body, he spent a great deal of time and effort acquiring gentle Spiritual Blood, fearful of harming his daughter.


    Both Third Rank Lightning Wood and Blood Essence Spirit Light brought about stimulations far from ordinary.


    A little Energy Refining Cultivator might perish in the process of awakening.


    Without delay, Lu Changsheng continued to ask Hong Lian for some details about the Taiyi Soul Body.

 Chapter 856: Taiyi Soul Body Cauldron Medical

    Chapter 1059: Chapter 374: Taiyi Soul Body, Cauldron Medical King¡¯s Scripture!_3


    Chapter 1059 -374: Taiyi Soul Body, Cauldron Medical King¡¯s Scripture!_3


    Hong Lian patiently answered his questions, making Lu Changsheng unable to help feeling deeply moved, ¡°Indeed, having an elder in the family is like possessing a treasure.¡±


    Without Hong Lian, even if he knew about the Taichi Soul Body, it would have been very difficult to find a method to awaken his Spiritual Body.


    ¡°Such a Spiritual Body, if it appears in a small family that has not joined an Immortal Sect, or hasn¡¯t met a senior expert, I¡¯m afraid it would be difficult to awaken in their lifetime.¡±


    Lu Changsheng reflected in his heart.


    The difficulty of awakening the Taichi Soul Body is much greater than that of the Blood Talisman Spiritual Body.


    The Third Rank Thunder Wood was somewhat more manageable.


    As long as one had enough Spirit Stones, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator might still be able to purchase them.


    But the Blood Essence Spirit Light, even for Nascent Soul Cultivators, was extremely precious.


    After all, to slay a Third Rank Demon King with Innate Divine Ability, and refine its Essence Blood and Demon Soul into Blood Essence Spirit Light, is no small feat.


    However, considering that awakening with the Blood Essence Spirit Light had a great chance to acquire Demon Beast Bloodline Supernatural Powers, Lu Changsheng naturally planned to awaken his Spiritual Body through this method.


    ¡°Qing Xuan is still young, there¡¯s no rush to awaken.¡±


    ¡°As for myself, there¡¯s no hurry either, I will consider it after reaching the Core Formation stage and then plan a trip to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.¡±


    Lu Changsheng secretly pondered.


    Although there were Demon Beasts in nearby mountain ranges,


    to find a Third Rank Demon King, he must go to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    Moreover, aside from awakening the Taichi Soul Body, Lu Changsheng had long planned a trip to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.


    Because it was very difficult to upgrade the family¡¯s Spirit Vein, the only way was to capture the Spirit Vein Origin through the Dragon Seeking Technique.


    In normal places, there was hardly any Spirit Vein Origin for him to capture.


    The best places to find unclaimed Spirit Veins were in such Demon Beast mountain ranges!


    ¡°System, lottery draw.¡±


    Lu Changsheng stepped out of the Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, arrived at the Blue Cloud Peak¡¯s Summit, and silently muttered in his heart.


    Nowadays, he had also gradually formed a habit of enjoying the lottery draw while overlooking the vast Bi Shui Lake from this Blue Cloud Peak¡¯s Summit.


    [Ding, congratulations to the host for acquiring the Cultivation Technique ¡°Cauldron Medical King¡¯s Scripture¡±!]


    [The reward has been issued to the System Space, and the host may check it at any time.]


    A pattern of a shiny jade scroll emerged, accompanied by the system notification sound.


    ¡°Cauldron Medical King¡¯s Scripture, an Alchemist¡¯s Cultivation Technique?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.


    He now had a good feel for Cultivation Techniques.


    Because he had more children in the family, he deeply realized that the foundation of his current Cultivation Techniques was somewhat insufficient.


    [Cultivation Technique: Cauldron Medical King¡¯s Scripture]


    [Grade: Peripheral Sect Level]


    [Description: A Medicine King Valley Cultivation Technique that draws from the Heavenly Spiritual Fire, refines one¡¯s Physical Body into a Glazed Treasure Cauldron, inhales the essence of Spiritual Medicine, free of illness and disaster, extending life.] Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Indeed it¡¯s a Nourishing Life Technique related to a Doctor.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the description, thinking to himself.


    ¡°System, bestow the inheritance!¡±


    Immediately, with a slight movement of his Mental Spirit, he used the Cauldron Medical King¡¯s Scripture.


    Instantly, all the relevant content, insights, and everything about the Cauldron Medical King¡¯s Scripture, like divine nectar, rapidly poured into Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind.


    After a long while, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, revealing a hint of joy.


    This Cultivation Technique was not as simple as a Doctor¡¯s Nourishing Life Technique.


    It was also highly suitable for Spiritual Plant Masters and Alchemists!


    Because this Cultivation Technique allowed one to absorb the essence of Spiritual Medicine and Elixir Medicines during practice, transforming it into one¡¯s own Mana.


    Spiritual Plant Masters, who dealt with Spirit Plants on a regular basis, would find their speed of Cultivation greatly enhanced when practicing this Cultivation Technique.


    The same was true for Alchemists.


    Many Alchemists, because they spent time on Alchemy, fell behind in their Cultivation Realm.


    If they practiced this Cultivation Technique, then the process of Alchemy would also be equivalent to Cultivation.


    Although it was not as good as normal Cultivation practices, it wouldn¡¯t fall too far behind.


    ¡°Since there is ¡®Ninety-Nine Mystical Talisman Scripture¡¯ suitable for Talisman Masters, and ¡®Cauldron Medical King¡¯s Scripture¡¯ for Alchemists and Spiritual Plant Masters, could there also be Cultivation Techniques suitable for Artifact Refiners, Puppeteers, array setters, and so on?¡±


    Lu Changsheng touched his chin and thought to himself.


    If his family could collect all the series of Hundred Arts of Cultivation Techniques, they wouldn¡¯t have to worry about Cultivation Techniques in the future.


    However, such Cultivation Techniques represent the foundation of a Sect, and assembling them all was not that simple.


    Lu Changsheng shook his head and taught the Cauldron Medical King¡¯s Scripture to Li Xingruo and others.


    He planned to go to the Qingyun Sect later and teach the Cultivation Technique to Zhao Qingqing as well.

 Chapter 857: Nangong Yaoyao Breaks Through

    Chapter 1060: Chapter 375: Nangong Yaoyao Breaks Through, Mountain Shaking Fist!


    Chapter 1060 -375: Nangong Yaoyao Breaks Through, Mountain Shaking Fist!


    Jin Kingdom.


    Five Poisons Cult, Tianzhu Peak.


    Within the splendid and resplendent palace.


    Nangong Mili, adorned in a luxurious purple silk dress, her face stunningly enchanting and bewitching, watched the seated girl before her with her captivating phoenix eyes, swirling with seductive charm.


    The girl appeared to be about fifteen or sixteen years old, with dense, dark hair that cascaded down her waist and touched the ground. Her beautiful eyes were tightly closed;her features bore a seven-to-eight resemblance to Nangong Mili.


    Compared to Nangong Mili, the delicate and stunning features of the girl possessed less of a bewitching allure and more of a fresh, unsophisticated naivety, an otherworldly grace untouched by the mundane world.


    At that moment, the girl was attempting a Foundation Establishment, with countless streams of nature¡¯s spiritual energy swirling around her.


    The mist-like spiritual energy made the girl¡¯s skin, as smooth and translucent as jade, appear as though it were veiled in an untouchable, sacred glow.


    After an indeterminate amount of time, the girl¡¯s purple dress fluttered as the surrounding spiritual energy dissipated, and a faint rosy light flowed around her. Her long eyelashes quivered slightly as she opened her beautiful eyes, glistening like the azure waves of stars.


    ¡°Mother!¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao looked joyously at her mother with eyes clear as mountain springs and then threw herself into her embrace.


    Her face bore a pure and beautiful smile as if to cleanse all the evil spirits in the world.


    ¡°Congratulations, my dear Yaoyao, on your breakthrough in Foundation Establishment. This is the gift I¡¯ve prepared for you.¡±


    Nangong Mili, holding her daughter, her elongated phoenix eyes brimming with maternal love, kissed her daughter¡¯s rosy, tender cheeks.


    Then, with a gentle lift of her slender jade hand, several luxurious brocade boxes appeared before them.


    ¡°Thank you, Mother.¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao, like a little child, affectionately embraced her mother. After a moment of coquettish behavior in her arms, she opened the brocade boxes.


    With Nangong Mili¡¯s introductions, Nangong Yaoyao¡¯s face lit up with joy, and she exclaimed in surprise.


    ¡°Mother, now that I¡¯ve broken through to Foundation Establishment, can I start taking Sect missions outside?¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao tucked away the items and asked her mother with her petal-like lips slightly pouted.


    Though she was already twenty-four years old.


    She had grown up under the care of her mother and Sister Xiao Chan, never once stepping out of the Five Poisons Cult.


    Over the years, it was impossible not to be curious about the outside world.


    But her mother and Sister Xiao Chan always said the Cultivation World was fraught with dangers and malevolence, insisting she must break through Foundation Establishment before she could venture out for training.


    ¡°Of course, you can. Later, I¡¯ll have your Sister Xiao Chan come back and then take you to the Marketplace for missions.¡±


    Nangong Mili, smelling the fragrant and delicate scent of her daughter¡¯s body, spoke indulgently.


    She was reluctant to let her precious daughter venture out.


    But she understood that a phoenix must bathe in fire to achieve Nirvana, and only after the storm comes the rainbow!


    Foundation Establishment, she could completely arrange for her daughter.


    Core Formation, however, would require her daughter¡¯s own effort!


    Moreover, even if she could use resources to push her daughter to Core Formation, it would essentially sever her daughter¡¯s chance for a Nascent Soul.


    ¡°Mmm.¡±


    Nangong Yaoyao, her features delicate, her starry eyes sparkling.


    Though she had never ventured outside.


    Her mother had taught her many ways to deal with people and dangers, and how to address and resolve issues.


    Thus, she had always wanted to experience this dangerous and vicious Cultivation World.


    ¡°Now that Yaoyao has broken through to Foundation Establishment, I can also make a trip to Jiang Country


    Nangong Mili talked with her daughter for a while, instructing her to solidify her Cultivation Realm, then went up to the high pavilion outside the hall. Her elongated beautiful eyes stared at the purple poisonous fog enveloping them, murmuring to herself.


    After the completion of ¡®Love Gu,¡¯ she had planned to go to Jiang Country to find Lu Changsheng and settle their matters.


    But, as her daughter Nangong Yaoyao was still young, she could not let go.


    Now that her daughter had broken through to Foundation Establishment and was starting to venture out, she too could take this opportunity to go out.


    ¡°If I can elevate the True Elixir to an Immortal Golden Core, even if I can¡¯t breakthrough to Nascent Soul, I also have the practice to the Peak of Core Formation.¡±


    Nangong Mili gazed at the Golden Core Charm on her True Elixir, recalling the figure of Lu Changsheng.


    Even after more than twenty years, she still remembered his appearance vividly.


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    At this very moment.


    White Tiger Mountain.


    Lu Changsheng, because his daughter Lu Linghe had broken through to the Second Level of Energy Refinement, was insistent on learning spells.


    After teaching her for a few days and getting somewhat frustrated, he thought it best to send her to White Tiger Mountain for Lu Ping¡¯an to teach her.


    After all, the Lu Family didn¡¯t have a proper Body Cultivation practice.


    His son, Lu Ping¡¯an, was somewhat of a practitioner, so he had Lu Ping¡¯an teach his daughter.


    ¡°Xiaohe, for the next while, you will be practicing with your big brother, and when you¡¯ve learned enough, Daddy will come to fetch you.¡±


    ¡°If you miss Daddy and want to come home, you can also ask your brother Ping¡¯an to write to Daddy.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke warmly to his daughter.


    ¡°Daddy, don¡¯t worry, I will practice hard with Big Pot!¡±


    Lu Linghe, her hair tied into two buns, patted her little chest adorably and nodded vigorously.


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng patted his daughter¡¯s head and said to Lu Ping¡¯an, ¡°Ping¡¯an, Xiaohe will be in your care for the next while.¡±


    ¡°Dad, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take good care of Xiaohe.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an, taller than Lu Changsheng by a bit, grinned.


    After giving the instructions, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a surge of dense and pure mana enter his Qi Ocean Core, knowing that one of his children had broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Yaoyao, right


    Lu Changsheng immediately guessed it was his daughter Nangong Yaoyao.


    Although there were several children in the family at the Ninth Level Energy Refinement, it was still some time before they could break through to Foundation Establishment.


    [Name: Nangong Yaoyao]


    [Life Span: 25/279]


    [Talent: Second-Grade Spiritual Root, Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body (Top Level Spiritual Body)]


    [Cultivation: Foundation Establishment First Layer]


    [Talent: Charm Technique Compatibility (89%)]


    ¡°Indeed!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his daughter¡¯s system panel, thinking to himself that it was indeed so.


    Breaking through to Foundation Establishment at twenty-five years old was undeniably fast.

 Chapter 858: Nangong Yaoyao Breaks Through

    Chapter 1061: Chapter 375: Nangong Yaoyao Breaks Through, Mountain Shaking Fist!_2


    Chapter 1061 -375: Nangong Yaoyao Breaks Through, Mountain Shaking Fist!_2


    Even when placed throughout the entire Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, he belonged to the top tier geniuses, a rare breed like phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.


    However, having a Second-Grade Spiritual Root, a Top Level Spiritual Body, and a Core Formation mother, such speed in cultivation was indeed normal.


    Moreover, in Lu Changsheng¡¯s view, this was still the speed after making steady progress.


    After all, breaking through realms was not just about speed.


    Just like his son, Lu Qingxuan, and his daughter, Lu Wangshu.


    If they continuously took pills and focused entirely on cultivation, they could save a lot of time and strive for Foundation Establishment earlier.


    But Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t do so.


    Even after they reached the Ninth Level of Energy Refinement, he let them go out and travel, stationed in the marketplace for several years.


    The more experiences they had, the stronger their mental fortitude became.


    The greater the desires, the bigger the motivation.


    Cultivation was not something he could solely support by throwing money as their father.


    Besides, going out and seeing the struggles at the bottom layer of the Cultivation World could also make them cherish their current lives and maintain the drive to move forward.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Just as Lu Changsheng was preparing to leave White Tiger Mountain, he noticed his son Lu Qing Song chatting intimately with a tall, gentle-looking woman, her brows possessing a hint of heroic spirit.


    Squinting his eyes, he went to the Puppet Workshop, where he found his son Lu Xianzhi.


    With a light tap of his finger, a water mirror appeared in front of him, showing the face of a woman.


    ¡°Xianzhi, do you know this woman?¡± Lu Changsheng asked his son.


    His divine sense was now comparable to a Nascent Soul, and because of Lu Miaoyun, his eyes had some disillusioning effects, allowing him to see through disguises and concealment techniques.


    The moment he saw this woman chatting with his son, he had discerned that her Cultivation Level was Eighth Level Energy Refinement and her appearance was disguised. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Although he hadn¡¯t visited White Tiger Mountain for quite long,


    he had a general impression of the Energy Refinement cultivators in his family and did not recall this person.


    Lu Xianzhi, looking at the woman in the water mirror, spoke: ¡°Father, this woman is named Liu Yan, and she is a Talisman Master whom Qing Song saved from outside half a year ago.¡±


    ¡°She is now a Visiting Noble Servant for our White Tiger Mountain.¡±


    ¡°However, it seems Qing Song has taken a liking to this Lady Liu.¡±


    Lu Xianzhi stated so.


    ¡°Oh?¡± Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this, squinted his eyes thoughtfully.


    After asking a few more questions, he called his son Lu Qing Song to come over.


    ¡°Father.¡±


    Lu Qing Song, not knowing why Lu Changsheng had called him, bowed respectfully.


    ¡°The Visiting Noble Servant named Liu Yan has disguised her appearance. You need to figure out what exactly the situation is,¡± Lu Changsheng said.


    Upon hearing these words, Lu Qing Song¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    Then, with a slightly grave voice, he said, ¡°Father, rest assured, I will clarify things right away.¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t need to be taken too seriously;perhaps she merely encountered some trouble due to her real identity. Just handle it properly.¡±


    ¡°If you like her, some minor trouble doesn¡¯t really matter.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, with his current divine sense condition, could detect his son¡¯s heartbeat, emotions, and even fluctuations in his mental spirit.


    Understanding what Lu Xianzhi had mentioned, his son Lu Qing Song had developed feelings for this woman named Liu Yan.


    So for such matters, he would not directly judge that someone coming to their home had malignant intentions;he merely reminded his son.


    ¡°Yes, Father, I understand,¡± replied Lu Qing Song in a deep voice, then excused himself to leave.


    ¡°Sigh.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    This was also why many clan cultivators chose matrimonial alliances within families,


    since both sides were from clear backgrounds and didn¡¯t need to worry about attracting trouble.


    If uncertain about the other party¡¯s background, there was a risk of bringing trouble to the family.


    Moments later, with his divine sense enveloping the area, Lu Changsheng saw his son Lu Qing Song approaching the female cultivator named Liu Yan.


    Faced with Lu Qing Song¡¯s questioning, this woman named Liu Yan trembled, then removed her disguise and confessed openly.


    She explained that her past experiences had not been fabricated, except she had omitted a certain part.


    Half a year ago, she encountered the young master of the Dragon Light Commerce Chamber, who expressed his interest in having her as a concubine.


    As a Loose Cultivator, though she was pretty, her talent was mediocre, making Foundation Establishment challenging.


    thus, she was somewhat tempted by the young master of the Dragon Light Commerce Chamber¡¯s words.


    However, she kept her wits about her and learned more about this young master,


    finding out that he practiced a cultivation technique of harvesting, meaning that becoming his concubine might likely end up as a cultivation cauldron.


    Hearing this news, she immediately understood and refused him, knowing that being his concubine could potentially reduce her to a cultivation cauldron.


    Who knew that the person would suddenly become furious and try to attack her?


    In the face of such a situation, she took the opponent by surprise and relied on an early-year secret treasure ¡°Burning Blood Needle¡± to kill them.


    It was for this reason that her essence blood was greatly depleted, and while escaping, she encountered four Energy Refining Robbery Cultivators, and then Lu Qingsong saved her.


    ¡°Dragon Light Commerce Chamber.¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows upon hearing this name.


    Wasn¡¯t this the commerce chamber established by the Golden Dragon Ridge Jin Family, leading several Foundation Establishment Families?


    He thought to himself that the person had really run to the right place.


    ¡°This woman¡¯s words should be true, you can judge for yourself.¡±


    ¡°As for the Dragon Light Commerce Chamber, our family is not afraid.¡±


    Lu Changsheng transmitted his voice to his son.


    Liu Yan was merely an Energy Refining Cultivator.


    Under his divine sense, unless her mental state far surpassed that of an ordinary person, any lie would definitely have flaws.


    After speaking, Lu Changsheng withdrew his divine sense and stopped paying attention to the matter.


    He stood up to leave White Tiger Mountain, planning to visit the Qingyun Sect and teach the Cauldron Medical King¡¯s Scripture to Zhao Qingqing.


    Moreover, in the past few days, his daughter Lu Xingyue had also broken through to the Ninth Level Energy Refinement, and it was a good time to visit.


    If his daughter had good comprehension, she could also cultivate this Cauldron Medical King¡¯s Scripture.


    ¡­


    Behind White Tiger Mountain.


    Lu Ping¡¯an threw a punch that roared like a dragon and created waves of energy that shook the mountain in front of him.


    ¡°Wow, Big Pot, that¡¯s amazing, I want to learn this, I want to learn this!¡±


    Lu Linghe watched his big brother throw a punch that shook the earth and mountains, his small face turning red with excitement, clapping in admiration.


    ¡°Yes, this is the fist technique I am going to teach you, um¡­ it¡¯s called the Mountain Shaking Fist, meaning one punch can shake a big mountain.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an told his younger sister.


    Their father had sent the sister to him for guidance, and he would surely teach her diligently.


    Through simple interactions, he knew that complicated maneuvers were too much for his sister to grasp.


    If so, since complicated techniques were too difficult to understand, it was better to keep it simple and focus on one punch.


    One punch breaks all techniques!


    One punch determines the victory or defeat, one punch decides life or death!


    Once she mastered the first punch, he would teach her the second punch.


    This fist technique was also a simplification of his own martial path combined with the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique.


    As long as his sister could grasp the essence, she would be able to learn it.


    ¡°Oh oh, Big Pot, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll practice really hard!¡±


    Lu Linghe nodded like a pecking chicken, then clenched her fist and swung it forward with a grunt.


    ¡°Shh!¡±


    Though this punch lacked any sophisticated technique, the force in the fist made the air crackle slightly.


    Lu Ping¡¯an knew that his sister must have eaten a lot of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures as a child;otherwise, how could she have such strength at this age?


    ¡°Come, Xiaohe, follow along with me.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an smiled, assumed a proper stance, and began practicing with his sister.


    He had understood from childhood that just as reading a book a hundred times reveals its meaning, the same principle applied to martial arts training.


    Unlike his own brother and sister, his natural talent for martial arts was not much better.


    The only advantage might be his greater interest in martial arts and a bit more diligence in daily practice.


    So he believed that as long as his sister practiced more, she could also learn this punch.


    Suddenly, the two of them, one big and one small, began practicing their punches.


    Just a simple act of swinging their fists.


    ¡­


    A month later.


    After visiting Xiao Xi Yue and Zhao Qingqing at Qingyun Sect and encouraging his children, Lu Changsheng left the sect riding a purple flying shuttle.


    If he wasn¡¯t in a rush, he seldom used the Starlight Plate.


    Also, on regular visits to Qingyun Sect, he would use the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone to seal all traces of his cultivation and magical power.


    So as not to let the Nascent Soul Immortals of Qingyun Sect discern his cultivation level.


    After all, being a Ninth Level Foundation Establishment could easily attract trouble if noticed.


    ¡°Hmph, I¡¯ve finally caught you!¡±


    However, just as Lu Changsheng had left Qingyun Sect, Yun Wanshang on Caiyun Peak let out a cold snort while dressed in luxurious colored palace garments.


    This time, the other party had disturbed her mind once more, causing her irritation and restlessness;she was determined to make him pay the price!


    And regarding today¡¯s scene, she had imagined it countless times in her heart over the last six months, confident that she would not fail!

 Chapter 859: Boys Need to Learn to Protect

    Chapter 1062: Chapter 376: Boys Need to Learn to Protect Themselves Outside!


    Chapter 1062 -376: Boys Need to Learn to Protect Themselves Outside!


    Under the clear, limitless sky, the azure expanse was as clean as a wash.


    Lu Changsheng, riding a purple flying shuttle, turned into a streak of escape light, shuttling between the clouds and mist.


    Just at that moment,


    ¡°Lu Changsheng!¡±


    A clear, cold voice echoed in Lu Changsheng¡¯s ears, tinged with a hint of authority from a superior.


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    Lu Changsheng was startled, not knowing where the voice came from.


    In the next instant, a breathtakingly beautiful woman wearing a colorful palace dress appeared before him.


    The woman, around the age of twenty-six or twenty-seven, had delicate features that were indescribably stunning.


    Her jet-black hair was coiled up into a bun, simple yet elegant. It complimented her exquisite face and tall, graceful figure, giving her an air of majestic beauty and noble authority.


    ¡°Master?¡±


    Seeing the figure before him, Lu Changsheng was stunned and instinctively blurted out.


    He was all too familiar with the woman before him.


    She was the master he had been with day and night in his soul path dreams.


    However, Lu Changsheng knew that this woman was not his master.


    Instead, she was a Nascent Soul sister with whom he had shared a brief fling.


    ¡°What does she want from me?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was filled with surprise and suspicion, not knowing why, after decades, she sought him out.


    After all, such a situation did not seem like a coincidence.


    Moreover, he had never told her his name back then, nor had she asked for his name or any information.


    Lu Changsheng did not dare to ponder further and quickly bowed with folded hands, ¡°Lu Changsheng pays respects to the senior!¡±


    Although they had shared a night of passion,


    Lu Changsheng did not think that merely because of that, she would be conquered or have her heart captured by him.


    What frightened Lu Changsheng the most was that his divine sense was now comparable to that of Core Formation, yet he could not discern her cultivation level at all.


    He had not even been aware when she had approached him.


    This was astonishing!


    It indicated that her cultivation was unfathomably deep, not just any ordinary Nascent Soul Immortal!


    She was more formidable than the few Nascent Soul Immortals he had encountered before!


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s beautiful face stiffened upon hearing Lu Changsheng refer to her as ¡°Master.¡±


    She had simulated this scenario countless times in her mind,


    but she had never expected Lu Changsheng to greet her as ¡°Master.¡±


    Yun Wanshang was somewhat dumbfounded, caught off guard, and for a moment, she did not know how to respond.


    Because that ¡°Master¡± not only reminded her of their time together in the soul path dreams but also made her think of her disciple, Xiao Xiyue.


    If Lu Changsheng truly became Xiao Xiyue¡¯s Dao companion, she would also have to call her ¡°Master


    As a master, Yun Wanshang felt emotionally disordered for doing such a thing behind her disciple¡¯s back.


    As she watched the respectful and cautious Lu Changsheng in front of her, Yun Wanshang, like a millennium-old iceberg, was noble and cold. Her voice detached, she said, ¡°I need your help with my cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Ah?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was stunned upon hearing this, completely bewildered.


    Help you with your cultivation, what does that mean?


    And why did those words sound somewhat familiar?


    In his soul path dreams, he had used the same reason to assist his master in her cultivation.


    Could it be¡­


    Lu Changsheng couldn¡¯t help but scrutinize the ¡®master¡¯ before him, feeling somewhat intrigued.


    After all, the effects of cultivating with this master in the soul path dreams had been extraordinarily significant.


    However, that look from Lu Changsheng made Yun Wanshang¡¯s beautiful and noble face, cold as an iceberg, emit an indescribably chilling cold that gripped at the soul.


    Then she lifted her hand, and a rosy light filled the air, immediately plunging Lu Changsheng into darkness as his qi, blood, and magical power were all restrained, rendering him immobile.


    ¡°Senior?¡±


    Lu Changsheng exclaimed in surprise, profoundly shocked by Yun Wanshang¡¯s strength.


    Granted, he had voluntarily sealed some of his qi, blood, and magical power.


    But against a typical True Pill Master, he should at least be able to put up a fight, right?


    Yet when she made her move just now, he had no chance to retaliate.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, this cultivation will benefit you as well.¡±


    The cold, pleasant voice rang in Lu Changsheng¡¯s ears.


    Shortly after, Lu Changsheng felt two jade-like warm fingers pry open his mouth and insert a fragrant, sweet pill into it.


    The pill melted upon entering the mouth.


    ¡°What kind of pill is this?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was full of suspicions.


    Although the other party seemed to have no intent to kill, the situation of being completely at someone¡¯s mercy was incredibly unsettling for him.


    He hadn¡¯t felt this way for a long time since he broke through Foundation Establishment forty-nine years ago.


    Nevertheless, the ¡®Life-Substitute Talisman¡¯ in his mind still gave Lu Changsheng some sense of security.


    This talisman was a Fourth-Order Talisman.


    As long as he did not encounter a move from a Nascent Soul True Lord or something of Nascent Soul level, it could save his life.


    But considering that she knew his name and currently bore no ill will, Lu Changsheng decided to wait.


    Life-Substitute Talismans were rare, and even if he fled, the random teleportation would not ensure he got home safely.


    If the cultivation she mentioned was indeed what he suspected, he would endure it.


    Moments later, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a burst of heat in his lower abdomen¡¯s Dantian.


    The heat spread to his limbs and bones, accelerating the flow of qi and blood throughout his body and slowly stirring restlessness within.


    Lu Changsheng instantly realized this was the effect of the pill just ingested.


    As a Second-tier Top Level Alchemist and Quasi Third-tier Body Refining cultivator, Lu Changsheng quickly guessed what kind of pill she had given him to swallow.


    In the Cultivation World, pills that could induce such restlessness in a person, disregarding any poison resistance, there was only one kind¡­


    ¡°It seems it really is the kind of cultivation I imagined


    Lu Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief.


    He wanted to say that such means were unnecessary, and he was willing to cooperate fully.


    However, reason told him it was best not to provoke her now.


    Their relationship had not yet progressed that far.


    After a while, Lu Changsheng felt as if he were placed on the ground, and someone was peeling off his clothes one piece at a time.

 Chapter 860: Boys Need to Learn to Protect

    Chapter 1063: Chapter 376: Boys Need to Learn to Protect Themselves Outside!_2


    Chapter 1063 -376: Boys Need to Learn to Protect Themselves Outside!_2


    ¡°My Fate-Defying Robe wouldn¡¯t draw attention, would it!?¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng, wearing a magical robe, felt a bit nervous and worried.


    But in the next moment, another question occurred to him.


    Where were the two of them going to cultivate?


    Surely they couldn¡¯t just find a random spot in the wilderness?


    If that was the case, it would be too¡­ too thrilling, right?


    But now, Lu Changsheng¡¯s mana and Divine Sense were both restrained;he was completely unable to survey his surroundings.


    Moments later, Lu Changsheng smelled a fragrance that made his heart sway.


    As a cultivator who had experienced countless trials and had numerous wives, he recognized it as the fragrance of a woman.


    This scent caused Lu Changsheng¡¯s blood to quicken, desires to surge, and his body to gradually become honest.


    Then, Lu Changsheng felt a pair of slender arms wrap around his neck, a creamy, jade-like soft body pressing against his skin¡­


    This perfect figure seemed identical to that of the master in his dreams.


    But how many years had it been since he, Mr. Lu, had been so passive!


    Faced with this situation, Lu Changsheng wanted to take the initiative himself.


    But now, he couldn¡¯t move at all, only feeling a warm, fragrant, jade-like body slowly straddle down on him¡­


    ¡°Ah, boys traveling away from home really should take good care of themselves


    Lu Changsheng sighed in his heart.


    Who would have thought that after so many years of cultivation, he, now an old ancestor and a father of hundreds of children, would be ridden by someone one day.


    Indeed, the Cultivation World is so cruel.


    The weak are bullied, the handsome are ridden!


    However, since resistance was futile, he chose to enjoy it.


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    In a serene underground cavern.


    Though the cave mansion was quite simple, it had everything necessary.


    At this moment, the bed was enveloped in curtains, filled with the air of spring.


    A peerlessly graceful beauty was straddling the waist of a young man.


    Yun Wanshang was practicing a dual cultivation technique, trying to transfer the spirit-nurturing energy from within Lu Changsheng¡¯s body into hers, cultivating the Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body to enhance the refinement of her True Elixir.


    However, she couldn¡¯t sense her spirit-nurturing energy within Lu Changsheng.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s face, flushed like the dawn, changed slightly, her eyes becoming serious as she checked Lu Changsheng¡¯s condition.


    ¡°Such astonishing mana!¡±


    Because of her previous nervousness, she had not checked Lu Changsheng¡¯s condition.


    Now, in order to find her spirit-nurturing energy, she immediately saw the mana flowing within Lu Changsheng.


    It was hard to imagine that this was the mana of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!


    It was not only robust but also possessed an indescribably mysterious aura.


    She then looked toward Lu Changsheng¡¯s Qi Ocean Core.


    There, within the Qi Ocean Core, she saw a Five Elements Dao Platform, a bronze mirror, and a Deep Blue Bead.


    Although she recognized these items as magical treasures and exotic treasures, she immediately noticed Lu Changsheng¡¯s Dao Foundation¡ª


    A perfect Foundation Base!


    And it belonged to the top-tier among perfect Foundation Bases!


    Even her two disciples did not have a Dao Foundation as marvelous as Lu Changsheng¡¯s.


    ¡°Could this person be a Son of the Great Dao?¡±


    Waves upon waves of shock surged in Yun Wanshang¡¯s heart.


    When she first met Lu Changsheng years ago, he was just a minor Energy Refining Cultivator.


    He didn¡¯t seem too special.


    In these decades, although she had heard many astounding rumors about Lu Changsheng, knowing him to be a person of great Destined Luck,


    Even possibly possessing some remarkable hidden Spiritual Body.


    Still, she never expected Lu Changsheng¡¯s cultivation foundation to be so incredibly,oundation!


    And for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to possess two magical treasures!


    At this moment, however, Yun Wanshang could not concern herself with these details.


    She wanted to know where her spirit-nurturing energy had gone.


    This spirit-nurturing energy was crucial for her Nascent Soul opportunity, the very reason for her visit!


    ¡°Lu Changsheng, where is the spirit-nurturing energy inside your body?¡±


    Yun Wanshang looked down at the perfectly formed, aesthetically pleasing body of Lu Changsheng, like a finely sculpted artwork, and asked urgently.


    ¡°Ah?¡±


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng, overwhelmed with desire, wanted to ask Yun Wanshang why she had stopped.


    Hearing her question, he was initially puzzled, not understanding what she meant.


    But the next moment, he realized which spirit-nurturing energy she was referring to.


    It was the delicate strand of spirit-nurturing energy that had remained inside his body since their last encounter.


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng also roughly guessed her reason for seeking him.


    In the Soul Path Dreams, his benefactor master was of the Tongyu Phoenix Marrow Body.


    This Spiritual Body possessed a strand of spirit-nurturing energy.


    If used for dual cultivation, it would be beneficial for both.


    It seemed she was seeking this spiritual body now, to use the strand of spirit-nurturing energy to refine her Golden Core and possibly even to make a breakthrough to Nascent Soul.


    The problem was that this strand of spirit-nurturing energy had merged into his Dao Foundation when he had his breakthrough in Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Ah, this¡­ senior¡­ this, this, when I was breaking through my Foundation Establishment, the strand of spirit-nurturing energy within me merged into my Dao Foundation.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke awkwardly, in a hesitant tone.


    ¡°What!? It merged into your Dao Foundation!¡±


    Yun Wanshang was stunned when she heard this.


    She couldn¡¯t believe that her spirit-nurturing energy had merged into Lu Changsheng¡¯s Dao Foundation.


    What was she to do now?


    Had she been busy for nothing?


    For a moment, Yun Wanshang felt like crying without tears.


    ¡°Senior, though your spirit-nurturing energy has merged into my Dao Foundation, it also allowed my Dao Foundation to produce a similar energy.¡±


    ¡°Just that this strand of energy was used by me a few days ago and hasn¡¯t recovered yet. It will recover after some time, so maybe you could wait


    Lu Changsheng said cautiously.


    Now that this strand of spirit-nurturing energy was gone, he felt that if he didn¡¯t provide an explanation, this matter might never end, and he truly might have to use a Life-Substituting Talisman to flee.

 Chapter 861: Boys should learn to protect

    Chapter 1064: Chapter 376: Boys should learn to protect themselves when they¡¯re out!_3


    Chapter 1064 -376: Boys should learn to protect themselves when they¡¯re out!_3


    ¡°You can¡¯t possibly be deceiving me?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s voice was icy and authoritative, yet carried a seductive charm.


    ¡°How dare I deceive my senior? In no more than half a month, senior will see the truth for herself!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s voice came out dry.


    The current situation was awkward and unbearable, like playing a game of ¡®inch stop,¡¯ making him extremely uncomfortable.


    He thought to himself that one day, he would definitely make the other party experience this feeling!


    Yun Wanshang bit her red lip. Everything had started, and then the Spirit-nurturing Energy was gone.


    But for such matters, she couldn¡¯t very well just wait stiffly for half a month.


    The Elixir Medicines she had previously administered to Lu Changsheng would likely make it difficult for him to hold out for half a month.


    Thinking of her own Sun Moon Samsara Technique, Yun Wanshang¡¯s voice was cold with a hint of allure, ¡°You practice the Sun Moon Samsara Technique!¡±


    ¡°Ah?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng was totally stunned, almost crashing mentally!


    Regarding the Sun Moon Samsara Technique, only he, Xiao Xiyue, Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, and Bai Ling were aware.


    How could she know about the Sun Moon Samsara Technique!


    Wait¡­


    This Cultivation Technique was bestowed upon Xi Yue by the Caiyun True Immortal.


    So apart from himself and the others, Caiyun True Immortal also knew¡­


    Caiyun True Immortal¡­


    At that moment, it was as though a lightning bolt struck Lu Changsheng¡¯s mind. He remembered the scene in the Soul Path Dreams, where the Core Formation girl in the dream was one and the same with Xi Yue¡¯s master, Caiyun True Immortal.


    Back when he went to register at Qingyun Sect, Lady Meng gave him trouble, but Caiyun True Immortal helped him out.


    Also, during the visit with Xiao Xi to ask Caiyun True Immortal for her hand in marriage, she refused to show herself and was hostile¡ªinsisting on getting rid of him.


    Previously, Lu Changsheng hadn¡¯t thought much of it and only found it strange.


    Now, piecing everything together, he suddenly realized¡ªthe Core Formation girl he was currently dual cultivating with was Xi Yue¡¯s master, Caiyun True Immortal???


    Ah, this¡­


    At that moment, Lu Changsheng simply didn¡¯t know what to say.


    He could only express his feelings through his actions.


    His immobilized body felt like it was electrocuted. All his pores dilated, and he felt incredibly comfortable. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Even the fierce Flood Dragon seemed to become a bit more honest at this moment.


    ¡°Senior, my Mana is currently restricted. I can¡¯t practice


    Lu Changsheng feigned ignorance and spoke with a somewhat dry voice.


    He could roughly guess why she¡¯d covered his eyes and Divine Sense.


    This situation was somewhat embarrassing to discuss.


    But the more it was like this, the more Lu Changsheng wanted to see the ravishing sight of the other party¡ªto the point of thinking of a phrase.


    Real Immortal, you wouldn¡¯t want Xi Yue to know about our affair either, right?


    However, under the current circ*mstances, he still didn¡¯t dare to be cheeky.


    Feeling that he could use his Mana again, Lu Changsheng immediately practiced the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    As his Mana was released and the Cultivation Technique activated, Lu Changsheng managed to move slightly.


    The Elixir Medicines he had taken earlier felt as if they had merged into his Mana, intensifying the restlessness within him.


    Especially since he realized the person he was intimately connected with was Xi Yue¡¯s master, Lu Changsheng found it even harder to control himself.


    ¡°Humming


    Within the cave, the air was filled with the aura of spring, while an image of the sun and moon appeared over Lu Changsheng and Yun Wanshang¡¯s heads.


    Time slowly passed by.


    Lu Changsheng dejectedly practiced the Sun Moon Samsara Technique over and over again.


    Several days later, Lu Changsheng thought it was over.


    But after a while, the hot and soft body against his chest took a pause and then fed him another Pill.


    Lu Changsheng wanted to say, Master, there really is no need for this;I¡¯m willing to cooperate.


    Moreover, if he could take the initiative, the effects might even be doubled.


    Even though he knew the other person was Caiyun True Immortal and meant him no harm, he still didn¡¯t dare to be cheeky now.


    He was terrified of provoking her.


    ¡°Vengeance of a gentleman can wait ten years!¡±


    Lu Changsheng muttered in his heart, marking today¡¯s humiliation.


    He swore to repay it tenfold, a hundredfold in the future!


    The sun and moon continued their cycle, filling the Cave Mansion with a hazy spring atmosphere, both of their bodies and minds sinking deeper and deeper.

 Chapter 862: 3rd Stage Body Refinement Dragon

    Chapter 1065: Chapter 377: 3rd Stage Body Refinement, Dragon Light Commerce Chamber Attacks!


    Chapter 1065 -377: 3rd Stage Body Refinement, Dragon Light Commerce Chamber Attacks!


    In the quiet darkness of the secret chamber,


    Lu Changsheng slowly opened his eyes.


    His robes were neat and tidy, with no one else nearby.


    The previous events felt like a dream.


    But Lu Changsheng was very clear that everything he had experienced these past few days wasn¡¯t a dream, but truly existed.


    ¡°Is it over just like that?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t we still need the Yin Yang Energies


    Lu Changsheng could feel the mana flowing inside his body and a sense of loss and disappointment unknowingly crept into his heart.


    ¡°If you want to cultivate, there are Spiritual Medicines and Elixir Medicines inside the storage bag next to you.¡±


    At this moment, a cold yet pleasant voice, intermixed with a hint of authority and indifference from a superior, rang out.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was startled by these words and saw an ordinary-looking Storage Bag placed next to the pillow.


    He picked up the Storage Bag and glanced inside.


    Inside were Heavenly and Earthly Treasures that nourished the Physical Body, and the essence of virility, along with precious Elixir Medicines.


    ¡°???¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at these Spiritual Medicines and Elixir Medicines, his face stiffening.


    Although such Dual Cultivation practices had brought him nothing but benefits,


    To think that such an act would reduce Lu Someone to this?


    Shame!


    A blatant shame!


    Sooner or later, he, Lu Someone, would let her know that his younger brother was unmatched in this world!


    However, a true man is flexible and endures what others cannot. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng calmly took out a stalk of Spiritual Medicine from the Storage Bag and consumed it.


    In a few days, they had to continue Dual Cultivation, and it was indeed necessary to replenish his body.


    Moreover, it was a gift from an elder that couldn¡¯t be declined.


    Considering the other party as his elder, as his ¡®Master,¡¯


    Was there a problem in giving him a generous reward for his hard work?


    This wasn¡¯t some sordid affair with compensation afterward¡­


    ¡­


    In another secret chamber within the cave,


    The Spiritual Eye Spring, like a bathtub, was filled with a misty Spiritual Energy.


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s luscious black hair fell like a waterfall as her flawless body of a fairy submerged in this rare and precious Spiritual Spring, quietly feeling her own condition.


    Although she had not gained the ability to cultivate with Spirit-nurturing Energy and refine her True Elixir this time,


    By using the Sun Moon Samsara Technique, she had finally mastered the technique known as the Virgin Samsara.


    The only problem was that Lu Changsheng¡¯s Cultivation Level was too low.


    Even after many days of combining Yin and Yang, it hadn¡¯t allowed her Virgin Samsara to advance further.


    To progress further in the Virgin Samsara, she needed a gradual accumulation of Yin and Yang interactions, and the cyclical rotation of the sun and moon.


    However, such things only had the distinction of either never happening or happening countless times.


    After taking this first step, Yun Wanshang felt much more at ease with Lu Changsheng.


    After all, she was doing this for the Great Dao!


    How could a little romantic affection compare to solidifying her Nascent Soul!


    And through these days of riding, her thoughts had become much clearer.


    ¡°I wonder if what he said is true


    Yun Wanshang thought of what Lu Changsheng had said before, indicating that his Dao Foundation could produce an aura similar to that of Spirit-nurturing Energy.


    If there really was a similar effect, and her Half-Step Golden Core advanced to a High-Quality Golden Core, and then a First Grade Golden Core, then the Nascent Soul would no longer be far-fetched, and she would have the prospect of becoming the second Nascent Soul True Lord in Jiang Country!


    ¡°Half a month


    Yun Wanshang glanced at Lu Changsheng in the neighboring room and then closed her beautiful eyes again, submerging her flawless body in the Spiritual Eye Spring.


    ¡­


    ¡°Yin Yang Energies have recovered, should I give a heads-up?¡±


    That day, Lu Changsheng saw that the Yin Yang Energies in his Dao Foundation had recovered and thought about whether to remind his ¡®Master¡¯.


    But considering she obviously couldn¡¯t let go,


    And even had to keep hold of her cold tone during their deeply intimate interactions, he decided not to say anything.


    In the end, she would come over on her own.


    Moreover, if he actively reminded her, wouldn¡¯t that make it seem like he was enjoying it, eagerly awaiting her arrival?


    Thus time passed, not knowing how much had elapsed, Lu Changsheng heard some movement and opened his eyes to look.


    However, before he could see clearly, darkness enveloped him, and he was unable to move.


    ¡°Damn it, not again!¡±


    Lu Changsheng was speechless in his mind.


    He was willing to cooperate, so why must it be like this?


    In no time, Lu Changsheng felt himself being stripped naked.


    Then, a sweet and fragrant Elixir Pill entered his mouth.


    With the delightful scent and soft, enchanting body against him, Lu Changsheng¡¯s blood began to surge, his desire for battle rising!


    After a long while, Lu Changsheng felt someone riding on top of him¡­


    ¡­


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s beautiful face flushed like the dawn, her elegant figure straddling above Lu Changsheng¡¯s midsection.


    As the Yin Yang Energies entered her body, she could immediately sense the aura of her Spirit-nurturing Energy.


    This strand of Yin Yang Energies twirled with her True Elixir,


    Gradually adding a glint of golden patterns to her True Elixir embellished with Golden Core Charm!


    ¡°This


    Yun Wanshang slightly tilted her head back, her dazed beautiful eyes revealing a surprised hue.


    She lowered her gaze slightly towards Lu Changsheng in front of her.


    Unexpectedly, just like he described, his Dao Foundation could produce an aura similar to her Spirit-nurturing Energy.


    Within this aura, in addition to her Spirit-nurturing Energy, she also felt a Yin-Yang Source.


    ¡°Back then, Xi Yue had asked me to craft a Golden Crow Elixir


    Yun Wanshang recalled that Xiao Xi Yue had once asked her to craft a Golden Crow Elixir as a token of gratitude,


    Expressing her intention to help Lu Changsheng forge a Sun Moon Dao Foundation.


    It seemed now that due to some reason, Lu Changsheng had not forged a Sun Moon Dao Foundation.


    Instead, he had forged this Supreme Dao Foundation, which was even more astonishing than the Sun Moon Dao Foundation!


    Thinking of this strand of Yin Yang Energies containing the Origin Source of disciple Xiao Xi Yue, Yun Wanshang¡¯s heart trembled, inexplicably moved¡­


    Lu Changsheng naturally didn¡¯t know what Yun Wanshang was thinking.


    But at this moment, because everything before him was pitch-black and he had no Divine Sense, his Physical Body was extremely sensitive to touch.

 Chapter 863: Third Order Body Refining Dragon

    Chapter 1066: Chapter 377: Third Order Body Refining, Dragon Light Commerce Chamber Attacks!_2


    Chapter 1066 -377: Third Order Body Refining, Dragon Light Commerce Chamber Attacks!_2


    Peering cautiously, he distinctly sensed the firm tension in the other¡¯s jade-like body.


    ¡°This Yin Yang Energies shouldn¡¯t cause any trouble, right


    Lu Changsheng hesitated in his heart.


    He knew full well how astonishing the effects of his Yin Yang Energies were.


    For Foundation Establishment and Nascent Soul Cultivators, they were considered the most top-tier supreme Spiritual Objects!


    If he were to publicize this effect, many Nascent Soul Female Cultivators would immediately come knocking with hidden agendas.


    Now that he had granted Yun Wanshang the use of these Yin Yang Energies, it harbored some risks.


    But considering that the other party bore no ill intentions towards him and that he owed her the Yin Yang Energies, Lu Changsheng chose to trust her.


    ¡°Commence the Sun Moon Samsara Technique


    Moments later, Lu Changsheng heard Yun Wanshang¡¯s suppressed charming yet icy tone.


    Although he wanted to protest vocally, Lu Changsheng, despite his reluctance, humbly circulated the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    ¡­


    This session of Dual Cultivation lasted three days and nights.


    Although Lu Changsheng had sealed part of his Qi, Blood, and Magical Power,


    this level of Dual Cultivation still had no slight impact on him.


    In fact, when he awoke, he felt his mana had advanced further in potency.


    However, upon waking up to see, just as before, no one around, his clothes neat, and a Storage Bag lying next to him, Lu Changsheng sighed.


    What does this mean!


    Although he rather enjoyed it and was happy in it,


    being passive the entire time really wasn¡¯t fun.


    At least let himself take initiative a couple of times.


    Lu Changsheng remained silent for a long time, then with an innocent and pitiful look, he said, ¡°Senior, I wonder how long you still need to cultivate


    Although he didn¡¯t mind helping the other cultivate,


    he couldn¡¯t be without any resistance, right?


    That would make him seem careless and without any dignity.


    ¡°Three months


    After a pause, Yun Wanshang¡¯s cool and regal voice resonated.


    Although three months was not enough to advance a True Elixir to a Golden Core,


    it was enough for her Virgin Samsara Technique to progress further.


    Moreover, she wasn¡¯t confining Lu Changsheng here to aid her Cultivation.


    It was merely borrowing him to cultivate for a period.


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng did not ask further.


    He took a Spiritual Medicine from the Storage Bag to replenish his vital energy.


    Dual Cultivation on other aspects didn¡¯t have an impact,


    but such frequent Dual Cultivation really put a strain on his vital energy recovery.


    Thus, three months passed.


    Lu Changsheng was either recovering or engaging in Dual Cultivation.


    His entire being felt somewhat numb.


    It wasn¡¯t that the Dual Cultivation was uninteresting.


    The identity, status, and appearance of the other party still thrilled him considerably.


    But the problem was, three whole months.


    To start by covering his eyes and Divine Sense, then feeding him an Elixir Pill.


    This process could only be endured passively, what fun was there in this?


    Damn it, what goes around comes around, don¡¯t underestimate the young for being poor.


    One day, he, Mr. Lu, would blindfold her eyes and gag her mouth, and then¡­


    This thought had barely arisen when Lu Changsheng felt a surge of thrill.


    Then he quickly reined in his thoughts, lest Yun Wanshang notice.


    After all, her cultivation was profound and inscrutable;her Divine Sense might be able to capture his emotions and thoughts.


    If she knew he harbored such thoughts, he¡¯d be done for¡­


    ¡°When it¡¯s time to cultivate, I¡¯ll contact you through this Jade Slip.¡±


    ¡°Also, I hope this matter remains secret.¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s voice was clear, noble, calm, and indifferent.


    Lu Changsheng, looking at the Storage Bag and Jade Slip in front of him, clearly understood her words.


    He knew this cultivation had not ended.


    She didn¡¯t want Xiao Xiyue to know about this.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Senior¨CI absolutely won¡¯t mention this matter to anyone.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said somewhat weakly.


    The first time they¡¯d met years ago, they¡¯d exchanged similar words.


    But after these three-plus months of Dual Cultivation, their interactions had gained a certain mundanity.


    ¡°That¡¯s good to know.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t take advantage of you¡ªshould you encounter any trouble or need a Core Formation Spiritual Object, you can find me,¡±


    Yun Wanshang continued.


    Soon after, Lu Changsheng sensed a Divine Rainbow leaving the cave.


    Lu Changsheng watched Yun Wanshang disappear, his mouth twitching. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Have any trouble or need a Core Formation Spiritual Object, and come to find her?


    What did that mean?


    Was he to be one to live off others?


    He, Mr. Lu, was upright and self-reliant, always striving on his own effort;how could he be such a person?


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, tried not to overthink it, and left the cave.


    He glanced around to ascertain his location and then headed back toward Bihu Lake Mountain.


    ¡­


    Three days later, Lu Changsheng returned home.


    Although he had not notified anyone of this trip and had been gone for so long, his family simply showed concern without delving deeper.


    After briefly inquiring about the current home situation, he went to the Changsheng Hall.


    He placed his hands in front of his chest, a nine-colored aurora flowing, releasing his sealed Qi, Blood, and Magical Power.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    In an instant, terrifying Qi, Blood, and Magical Power surged tumultuously, swelling ferociously.


    Lu Changsheng realized that his mana was nearing the peak of Foundation Establishment.


    And his Physical Body¡¯s Qi and Blood were sufficient to break through to the Ninth Layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art!


    ¡°Third Order Body Refining, this day I have waited long!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s lips curled upwards, and he immediately circulated his Cultivation Technique, starting to break through to the Ninth Layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    This Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art was just a supplementary Body Refining Technique, not his main path of Body Cultivation.


    Thus, advancing through realms did not require a Third-Order Spirit Vein;reaching the corresponding level of Physical Body was sufficient.


    ¡°Rumble!¡±


    In an instant, endless treasure light erupted and flowed from Lu Changsheng¡¯s flesh.


    A torrential and surging power galloped and rumbled through his limbs and bones, like a river bursting its dams.


    But in a moment, Lu Changsheng realized an issue.

 Chapter 864: Third Order Body Refining Dragon

    Chapter 1067: Chapter 377: Third Order Body Refining, Dragon Light Commerce Chamber Attacks!_3


    Chapter 1067 -377: Third Order Body Refining, Dragon Light Commerce Chamber Attacks!_3


    His own Changsheng Hall was constructed from ordinary materials.


    Though it was reinforced by formations,


    now that he was attempting a breakthrough to the Third Order Body Refining, it wouldn¡¯t just turn his Cave Mansion inside out.


    It would also severely affect those in the hall, such as Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, Bai Ling, and others.


    ¡°Mount Sumeru


    Lu Changsheng called out.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Mount Sumeru, who was on standby twenty-four hours a day, immediately responded, his voice ethereal and distant.


    A terrifying power from Cave Heaven enveloped Lu Changsheng, forming an invisible domain around him.


    Seeing this, Lu Changsheng nodded in satisfaction and continued to push through with all his might to reach the Ninth Layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    ¡°Thud thud thud


    As his blood surged violently throughout his body and his flesh shone with a treasured light, Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart began to beat faster.


    Like the drumming of gods and demons, it pounded audibly, setting off waves of a terrifying aura around him.


    After a long while, Lu Changsheng¡¯s face showed a touch of pain.


    His entire being seemed to be crushed into dust and particles.


    Every drop of his blood, every piece of his flesh, was undergoing a process of being tempered a thousand times, a hundred times over.


    The Ninth Layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, Third Order Body Refining, his physical body could now compare to magical treasures!


    This was the transformation akin to a metamorphosis, an advancement of life!


    ¡°Boom boom boom


    ¡°Clang clang clang


    The roaring within Lu Changsheng¡¯s body was incessant, like a primeval volcano erupting.


    In the unknown, it seemed as if countless divine smiths were tempering his blood and bones, their clanging resonant.


    This process was extremely painful.


    Even though Lu Changsheng was well prepared, he was in so much pain that he felt on the verge of life and death, as though he was wavering between the two states.


    Yet, in this process of tempering, every inch of his skin, every bit of his flesh, seemed to be cast from Immortal Gold, dazzling and brilliant, with Divine Light shining in all directions¡­


    ¡­


    At the same time,


    A Spirit Boat approached the outskirts of White Tiger Mountain.


    There were a total of three people on board: an elder, a robust man and a woman.


    The leader, an elder in a purple brocade robe, shouted toward White Tiger Mountain, ¡°Where is the Mountain Lord of White Tiger Mountain?¡±


    ¡°Who are you, and what brings you to White Tiger Mountain?¡±


    Soon after, Lu Qingsong, accompanied by the Nine Netherhound, arrived at the mountain gate, looking at the three people on the Spirit Boat, the Purple Robed Elder, and said in a deep voice.


    ¡°I am Tao Jizhong, an elder of the Dragon Light Commerce Chamber;a year ago, our Young Master was murdered by a demoness. According to our investigation, this woman is hiding in White Tiger Mountain. Please, Lu Mountain Lord, hand over this demoness promptly!¡±


    The Purple Robed Elder stood tall with his hands behind his back, looking down at Lu Qingsong as he spoke.


    The air was filled with the Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer Magic Aura of his Spiritual Pressure.


    ¡°What demoness? The Mountain Lord knows nothing of this. You from Dragon Light Commerce Chamber, are you using this as an excuse to provoke trouble at White Tiger Mountain?¡±


    Lu Qingsong spoke calmly.


    He was aware that the person the other party was referring to was his Dao Companion, Liu Yan.


    After Liu Yan¡¯s confession, he had investigated the information and understood the situation as she had described.


    ¡°This woman goes by the name Liu Yan, and she is currently serving as a Visiting Noble Servant at your White Tiger Mountain.¡±


    ¡°We, the Dragon Light Commerce Chamber, have no grudge against your Bihu Mountain, and we do not wish to harm the good relations. It would be best for you to hand over the demoness now, to prevent any damage to our amicable relations.¡±


    Tao Jizhong continued sternly.


    He had come prepared with knowledge of the situation and had also learned that the demoness who killed his Chamber¡¯s Young Master had a significant relationship with Lu Qingsong.


    Therefore, his visit was also meant to test White Tiger Mountain.


    After all, it was shocking that years ago, White Tiger Mountain had somehow killed a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    ¡°Liu Yan?¡±


    Lu Qingsong¡¯s eyes narrowed upon hearing this, and he immediately knew that they had come prepared, making the situation difficult to amicably settle.


    ¡°Indeed, we have such a Visiting Noble Servant at White Tiger Mountain.¡±


    ¡°But as for what your Dragon Light Commerce Chamber claims, I have never heard of it. Besides, White Tiger Mountain operates by rules.¡±


    ¡°As long as one¡¯s background is clean and they are neither Robber Cultivators nor Heretic Cultivators, anyone who comes to White Tiger Mountain receives our protection, and all past grievances are dissolved.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, whether this person exists or not, the matter is unrelated to White Tiger Mountain, Elder Tao. Please return to where you came from.¡±


    Lu Qingsong, though just an Energy Refining Cultivator, stood unyielding before Tao Jizhong, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    After all, his father had previously indicated that the family didn¡¯t fear the Dragon Light Commerce Chamber.


    Not long ago, when he returned to Bihu Mountain, Aunt Zi Xiao, having heard of the matter, had outrightly expressed that White Tiger Mountain, being mainly based at Golden Dragon Ridge, should not fear the Dragon Light Commerce Chamber, even to the point of initiating a challenge.


    ¡°So you¡¯re saying, White Tiger Mountain is looking to antagonize the Dragon Light Commerce Chamber!¡±


    Tao Jizhong said coldly.


    ¡°At Bihu Mountain, we have always believed in harmony bringing wealth;we never offend others easily, nor do we fear them.¡±


    ¡°If the Dragon Light Commerce Chamber is looking for trouble, we at Bihu Mountain are not afraid!¡±


    Lu Qingsong spoke with a cold voice.


    Having witnessed his elder brother kill a Foundation Establishment Cultivator with a single arrow, he truly did not fear what the other could do.


    ¡°Very well, very well, what courage! Indeed, what immense courage!¡±


    Tao Jizhong looked at White Tiger Mountain and scoffed, ¡°It seems that you really intend to cross paths with the Dragon Light Commerce Chamber.¡±


    Instantly, a Foundation Establishment Power Magic Aura emanated from the three people on the Spirit Boat.


    Though they were only three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, they presented a formidable threat to White Tiger Mountain, which only had a Second Order Spiritual Beast as its protector.


    Just then, from White Tiger Mountain, a tall and stalwart young man with a dignified face, carrying a girl about thirteen or fourteen years old on his shoulder, strode forward.


    ¡°Big Brother.¡±


    Seeing Lu Ping¡¯an approaching, Lu Qingsong immediately felt a sense of backbone.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an set down Lu Linghe and addressed the three outside, ¡°Now that Liu Yan has become a Visiting Noble Servant of White Tiger Mountain, it would not be right to hand her over merely on your say-so. How would others view White Tiger Mountain afterwards?¡±


    ¡°How about this: you and I shall duel. If you, Daoist, should win, I will hand over Liu Yan. But if I win, we shall drop this matter. What do you say?¡± S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Ping¡¯an had roughly overheard the situation and also knew about Liu Yan¡¯s circumstance.


    Not to mention Liu Yan¡¯s relationship with his younger brother.


    Even without that connection, they could not simply hand her over.


    After all, she was serving as a Visiting Noble Servant seeking sanctuary in White Tiger Mountain.


    If a family couldn¡¯t offer protection, then inviting further Visiting Noble Servants to their door would be difficult.


    With three people blocking the way, they needed to offer a solution. To strike outright seemed unreasonable, so it might be better to have a contest of strength.


    Such a method was common in both the secular world and the Cultivation World for resolving disputes.


    ¡°Who are you?¡±


    On the Spirit Boat outside White Tiger Mountain, Tao Jizhong scrutinized Lu Ping¡¯an and asked.


    ¡°Bihu Mountain, Lu Ping¡¯an.¡±

 Chapter 865: Victory Eldest Son of the Lu Family

    Chapter 1068: Chapter 378: Victory, Eldest Son of the Lu Family!


    Chapter 1068 -378: Victory, Eldest Son of the Lu Family!


    ¡°Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Ping¡¯an?¡±


    Tao Jizhong and his two companions had never heard this name before.


    At present, aside from Lu Changsheng, Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaoyun, only individuals like Lu Yun and Lu Xianzhi from the Lu Family were known due to managing family affairs.


    Someone like Lu Ping¡¯an, who had always been inconspicuous and never sought the spotlight, was not well-known.


    Of course, it was also because Lu Changsheng had too many children for anyone to keep up with.


    ¡°Fine, since that¡¯s the case, let it be as you say!¡±


    Tao Jizhong didn¡¯t hesitate much;he took a step forward, tread upon the void, and called out towards Lu Ping¡¯an.


    His purpose for coming here was not only due to Liu Yan¡¯s matter but also to probe the situation at White Tiger Mountain.


    Now that Lu Ping¡¯an had come forward, it made him realize that the opponent was probably a trump card arranged by Lu Changsheng to preside over White Tiger Mountain.


    Even though he didn¡¯t understand where the other¡¯s confidence came from to make such a statement,


    he was confident in his own strength!


    ¡°Big brother, be careful.¡±


    Lu Qingsong, hearing his older brother¡¯s words, remained silent.


    The Cultivation World had always adhered to the law of the jungle, where talking about evidence was laughable.


    The other party had come entirely because they thought White Tiger Mountain was without a guardian.


    If Liu Yan were on Bi Lake Mountain, how could they dare be so brazen as to demand someone be handed over?


    The only thing he felt was amiss was that his big brother was too lenient. Even after winning, he actually didn¡¯t make these people pay a price!


    His eyes narrowed slightly as he looked towards the three outsiders, appearing indifferent.


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an smiled and patted his younger brother¡¯s shoulder;Black Dragon Power circulated within him.


    Instantly, his tall and burly body was armored in elegantly lined, chillingly shimmering silver armor, adding an impressive and domineering aura of valor.


    ¡°Wow!¡±


    Lu Linghe, standing beside him, exclaimed in amazement at the sight of her big brother¡¯s armor, ¡°Big brother, that looks good!¡±


    Knowing that her big brother was about to fight, she clenched her small fists and said in her childish voice, ¡°Big brother, you can do it!¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an fondly ruffled his younger sister¡¯s head and answered with a warm smile.


    The other cultivators of White Tiger Mountain, upon seeing Lu Ping¡¯an, showed surprise and wonder.


    They hadn¡¯t expected the usually low-profile eldest son to be a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    ¡°He has hidden his abilities well


    ¡°Bi Lake Mountain actually has a Foundation Building Great Cultivator!¡±


    ¡°No wonder the Lu Ancestor is reassured enough to entrust White Tiger Mountain to Lu Qingsong, an Energy Refining Cultivator, because they have this eldest son as their foundation.¡±


    ¡°Could it be that when the Robber Cultivator attacked years ago, it was the eldest son who took action


    The visiting noble servants and cultivators from the houses on White Tiger Mountain saw Lu Ping¡¯an adorned in silver armor, tall and commanding, and felt shocked.


    Now Bi Lake Mountain already possessed Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, Zhao Qingqing, and Lu Miaoyun¡ªfive Foundation Building Great Cultivators.


    And now, the eldest son at home had also broken through to Foundation Establishment!


    Such strength was indeed astonishing.


    Even when viewed across the entire Qingyun Region, it was not to be underestimated!


    Moreover, now that a problem arose, this eldest son had come forward¡ªWho knew if Bi Lake Mountain still had other hidden strengths!


    ¡°Daoist friend, please.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an stepped forth from White Tiger Mountain, stood upright in midair facing Tao Jizhong, his spine straight as a mountain.


    ¡°Ao!¡±


    At this moment, the Nine Netherhound looked at the three outsiders, its massive body emanating a violent aura, and with a roar, it came to the side of Lu Ping¡¯an, snow-white teeth gleaming with a chilling luster.


    Among the entire Lu Family, Lu Ping¡¯an had the best relationship with the Nine Netherhound.


    The two grew up together, from Qingzhu Mountain to Ruyi Prefecture, and then to Bi Lake Mountain and White Tiger Mountain, often practicing together.


    Seeing that Lu Ping¡¯an was facing three opponents alone, the Nine Netherhound volunteered to protect its master.


    ¡°So this is your confidence?¡±


    Tao Jizhong glanced at the fearsome Nine Netherhound, his expression slightly tense, believing that the opponent wanted to take him on with both man and beast at once.


    Over the years, the Nine Netherhound¡¯s presence on White Tiger Mountain had gained considerable fame.


    Everyone knew that this Spiritual Beast¡¯s strength was not inferior to a normal Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.


    ¡°You and I shall fight alone, Xiao Hei will not take part.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an shook his head lightly and gestured to the Nine Netherhound to step back.


    ¡°Very well.¡±


    Tao Jizhong¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, he spoke no further, and summoned a purple-red Flying Dagger, which he sent cutting through the air towards Lu Ping¡¯an to test his strength.


    He wanted to see where Lu Ping¡¯an, at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment, got the confidence to challenge him!


    ¡°Clang!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an extended his right arm, his hand mimicked a grip, and a black, dark-as-ink Black Dragon Halberd appeared in his hand, which he slashed forward.


    The heavyweight presence almost made the void collapse, deflecting the purple-red Flying Dagger away.


    ¡°A Body Refining Cultivator!¡±


    Tao Jizhong immediately grasped where Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s confidence arose from.


    Although he was only at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment, his physical conditioning was noteworthy.


    Moreover, the Black Halberd in his hands was extraordinary, not your run-of-the-mill Spiritual Artifact!


    ¡°No wonder you dared to challenge this old man to fight technique. Indeed, you possess some strength;with that in mind, I shall not hold back!¡±


    Tao Jizhong let out a long howl, and before him, five identical Flying Daggers appeared, tearing through the air and converging on Lu Ping¡¯an from different directions.


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Black Dragon Halberd was as black as ink, contrasting starkly with his silver armor.


    As the Great Halberd swung in his hands, a powerful and domineering onslaught emerged, exuding such fearsome power that it amplified his already formidable presence. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°Clang! Clang! Clang!¡±


    The Black Dragon Halberd roared like a Flood Dragon, filled with a fearful surge akin to the ocean¡¯s depths, repelling the six Flying Daggers that had been upon him.


    ¡°This!¡±


    Tao Jizhong¡¯s expression tightened, surprised that Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Body Refinement strength was so extraordinary that he easily resolved his offensive attack.


    The two Foundation Establishment Cultivators accompanying him were equally astonished.


    Others might not be aware of Tao Jizhong¡¯s strength, but they knew it all too well.

 Chapter 866: Victory Eldest Son of the Lu

    Chapter 1069: Chapter 378: Victory, Eldest Son of the Lu Family!_2


    Chapter 1069 -378: Victory, Eldest Son of the Lu Family!_2


    Immersed in the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment for a long time, the six Purple Yin Flying Daggers had been dyed with the blood of many Foundation Establishment Cultivators.


    Yet now, they unexpectedly couldn¡¯t easily take down this junior at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment.


    ¡°Big brother, why be polite with him? Just cut him down directly, what¡¯s the point of trying to reason with him like this?¡±


    Lu Qingsong looked at the silhouette of his eldest brother¡¯s back, secretly pondering in his heart.


    Although he had previously seen Lu Ping¡¯an shoot and kill a Foundation Establishment Cultivator with an arrow, he knew his big brother¡¯s strength was no weaker than his opponent¡¯s.


    But seeing his big brother as a Body Refining Cultivator, not seizing the initiative and even letting the opponent strike first, he couldn¡¯t help shaking his head internally.


    Just then, Lu Ping¡¯an took the initiative to attack.


    He thrust forward with the Black Dragon Halberd in his hand, and the pitch-black halberd blade tore through the void, chilling to the bone.


    ¡°Clang clang clang


    Tao Jizhong hastily performed a Gesture Incantation with both hands, directing the six flying daggers to form an intricate formation and strike at Lu Ping¡¯an, countering the onslaught.


    Meanwhile, a Bronze Mirror appeared in his hand;purple arcs surged within, casting their glow toward Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Unfazed by the assault, Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Silver Armor shone brilliantly. He continuously swung the Black Dragon Halberd, stepping forward through the void with large strides.


    ¡°Boom boom boom


    Each sweep of the Great Halberd, each step in the Silver Battle Boots seemed to thunder through the void with a deafening rumble.


    It was as if he wasn¡¯t stepping through space but on a giant drum, making onlookers tremble in fear.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    Seeing Lu Ping¡¯an drawing nearer, Tao Jizhong¡¯s face grew unsightly, aware that he had encountered a tough challenge.


    ¡°Purple Lightning Yin Fire Blade!¡±


    He let out a long howl, his hands weaving signs, as the six purple-red flying daggers transformed into a gigantic purple-red blade.


    ¡°Crackle!¡±


    The blade, shrouded in a layer of ominous dark red aura and jumping with purple arcs, launched an attack at Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡°Wind and Thunder, Slash!¡±


    Facing this strike, Lu Ping¡¯an saw threads of wind and lightning wrap around his Black Dragon Halberd, emanating a terrifying aura.


    Then, like a Flood Dragon arising, he slashed the halberd forward, with wind and thunder rolling tumultuously.


    ¡°Bang bang bang!¡±


    The Great Halberd and the giant blade collided, sparks flying, thunderbolts weaving, dazzling and blinding, sending a powerful current through the air that made everyone¡¯s hair stand on end.


    Immediately after, the Purple Lightning Yin Fire Blade quivered with a buzz, its electrified aura dimming and dissipating, returning to the form of six purple-red flying daggers, which were repelled backwards.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Confronting the aftereffects of the Black Dragon Halberd¡¯s force, Tao Jizhong hurriedly used the Bronze Mirror to block.


    However, caught off guard, he was utterly incapable of defending and was sent flying, spitting up blood.


    A nearby Foundation Establishment Cultivator quickly soared into the sky, catching Tao Jizhong with mana, and spoke to Lu Ping¡¯an with a wary expression, ¡°Daoist friend, we admit defeat, we will leave now!¡±


    ¡°Do you wish to fight again?¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an looked toward Tao Jizhong and spoke out.


    ¡°Daoist friend is exceptionally strong. I concede. As you said, let this matter rest,¡± Tao Jizhong said, his face pale and weak.


    As a well-known Foundation Establishment Cultivator who had readily lost to a junior at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment, he felt his honor was tarnished.


    But from their brief encounter, he had realized the extent of Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s strength.


    The strength of Body Cultivation combined with two Top-Grade Spiritual Artifacts made for an invincible frontal assault.


    Unless he had avoided direct confrontation with the opponent from the start, continuing to exhaust and entangle, then perhaps there was a chance to win.


    But as a peak Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator facing a junior at the Initial Stage, even if he did win, it would be embarrassing.


    ¡°However, to have gleaned such a piece of news is already enough,¡± Tao Jizhong consoled himself.


    ¡°Your magnanimity is appreciated.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Ping¡¯an sheathed the Black Dragon Halberd and bowed with a fist.


    ¡°Shh, he won just like that!¡±


    ¡°So the eldest son¡¯s strength is so formidable!¡±


    ¡°Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Ping¡¯an


    ¡°It¡¯s a good thing we haven¡¯t dared to be disloyal these years


    The cultivators from White Tiger Mountain watched this scene in shock, disbelieving as they looked at Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Especially the cultivators from the Zhao Family of White Tiger Mountain, Ning family, and Mo family from earlier years.


    They hadn¡¯t expected Lu Changsheng to hide so deep.


    He had even stationed such a son in White Tiger Mountain.


    If any of them harbored ill intentions, wanting to make a move against White Tiger Mountain, they would probably face a great downfall.


    ¡°Seventh Brother, keep an eye on things here.¡±


    Just then, as Lu Qingsong saw the situation outside, he immediately handed the Array Plate to Lu Xianzhi, clenched the Vermilion Bird Ring Talisman in his hand, and flew out of White Tiger Mountain.


    Approaching Tao Jizhong and his departing companions, his expression indifferent, he said, ¡°Is Elder Tao planning to leave just like this?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Everyone looked at Lu Qingsong, unaware of what he intended to do.


    Even Lu Ping¡¯an was somewhat puzzled as he looked at his younger brother.


    ¡°Big brother, letting them leave so easily¡ªif word gets out, others might think we¡¯re easy to bully at White Tiger Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, our aunt has left instructions that if the Jin Family or Dragon Light Commerce Chamber come visiting, there is no need to show mercy.¡±


    Lu Qingsong immediately explained to his big brother through transmission. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He knew his big brother was generous, opting for a measured response to avoid escalating the situation.


    But now that they had the upper hand, how could he possibly let the trio leave so easily!


    ¡°Does Lu Mountain Lord have any more matters to attend to?¡±


    Tao Jizhong looked at Lu Qingsong and spoke in a heavy tone.


    ¡°Now that Miss Liu Yan¡¯s matter has been settled, you three came to cause trouble at White Tiger Mountain and should provide an explanation as well, shouldn¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, if word gets out, others might think that at White Tiger Mountain one can come and go as they please.¡±


    Although Lu Qingsong was only an Energy Refining Cultivator, he was not intimidated facing three Foundation Establishment Cultivators.


    With his big brother present, having the Nine Netherhound, their family¡¯s Great Formation, and his own Life-saving Talismans and Talisman Treasures, there was no way the trio could harm him.

 Chapter 867: Victory Eldest Son of the Lu

    Chapter 1070: Chapter 378: Victory, Eldest Son of the Lu Family!_3


    Chapter 1070 -378: Victory, Eldest Son of the Lu Family!_3


    As soon as these words were spoken, not only did Tao Jizhong and the other two change their expressions,


    but even the people from White Tiger Mountain looked at each other in disbelief.


    No one expected their Mountain Master to be so overbearing.


    A mere Qi Refining cultivator demanding an explanation from three Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    ¡°Xuan Yu, Xiao Xiao


    Seeing the situation, Lu Xianzhi immediately activated the Mountain Protection Array and instructed his son and the family guard squad to prepare.


    Besides having Lu Ping¡¯an stationed at White Tiger Mountain, Lu Xianzhi also possessed two Second Rank Puppets and a guard squad.


    This guard squad was each equipped with a First-Order Top Grade Puppet, making their combat strength considerable!


    ¡°An explanation, what sort of explanation does Mountain Lord Lu want?¡±


    Tao Jizhong was instantly enraged, his face darkening as he suppressed the fury in his heart.


    If Lu Ping¡¯an had spoken to him, he wouldn¡¯t have been so angry.


    But a mere Qi Refining cultivator dared to speak to him like this!


    ¡°Sever an arm, and we¡¯ll consider the matter settled.¡±


    Lu Qingsong said with a chilling expression.


    ¡°You little brat, courting death!¡±


    Tao Jizhong immediately flew into a rage, Foundation Establishment spiritual pressure surging as he prepared to attack Lu Qingsong.


    It wasn¡¯t just him;the two Foundation Establishment cultivators beside him also had their Foundation Establishment power ready to strike.


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an snorted coldly, standing tall in front of his brother, holding the Black Dragon Halberd and clad in silver armor, looking at the three men.


    Although he didn¡¯t want to escalate the situation,


    at this point, he couldn¡¯t just stand by and watch.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The White Tiger Mountain Array surged, like a fierce tiger enthroned, overlooking the three men.


    ¡°What, you want to make a move? This is White Tiger Mountain territory!¡±


    ¡°Since you dare to cause trouble here, you must be prepared for the consequences!¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t give White Tiger Mountain an explanation today, I will report this matter to my father and demand an explanation from your Dragon Light Commerce Chamber!¡±


    ¡°By then, severing an arm will be the least of your worries!¡±


    Lu Qingsong infused spiritual power into the Vermilion Bird Ring Talisman in his hand, releasing its aura, and said coldly.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    Not far away, the Nine Netherhound stared at the three men, its fangs chilling, letting out a low growl that struck fear into their hearts.


    The three of them looked at the situation grimly.


    They hadn¡¯t expected such a small matter today to make them so passive.


    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Ping¡¯an, a mere Qi Refining cultivator like Lu Qingsong wouldn¡¯t dare speak to them this way, and they¡¯d just slap him away.


    But the current situation left them in a difficult position.


    ¡°These Spirit Stones will serve as an apology.¡±


    Finally, one of the Foundation Establishment cultivators took a deep breath, took out a storage bag, and tossed it to Lu Qingsong.


    ¡°Not enough!¡±


    Lu Qingsong took the storage bag, didn¡¯t even glance at it, and stated flatly.


    ¡°In the past, a Foundation Establishment robber cultivator caused trouble at White Tiger Mountain and ended up a corpse for three months!¡±


    ¡°Today I¡¯m letting you sever an arm, it¡¯s already giving face to Dragon Light Commerce Chamber!¡±


    ¡°Although my brothers and I can¡¯t keep all three of you here, we can certainly keep one or two.¡±


    Lu Qingsong pushed the Vermilion Bird Ring Talisman in his hands to the limit, ready to activate at any moment.


    For a moment, the three of them were stuck.


    ¡°Alright, alright, Mountain Lord Lu Changsheng has truly found successors, today I admit defeat!¡±


    Tao Jizhong looked at Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Qingsong with a cold voice.


    He directly brought out a flying dagger, severed one of his own arms, blood spraying, his face pale, his spirit weak and depleted.


    ¡°Hmph, get lost.¡±


    Lu Qingsong snorted coldly upon witnessing this.


    If he were confident enough and not worried about overdoing it, he might have tried to keep all three of them at White Tiger Mountain.


    The three of them said nothing more, quickly piloting the spirit boat to leave White Tiger Mountain territory.


    Now that Tao Jizhong had severed his arm, with great expense, there might still be a way to reattach it, so they needed to rush back.


    ¡°Big Brother, thank you for your hard work.¡±


    Lu Qingsong exhaled deeply, addressing Lu Ping¡¯an.


    In the previous situation, it would be a lie to say he wasn¡¯t nervous.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an shook his head, saying: ¡°In the future, when facing these Foundation Establishment cultivators, be more careful, don¡¯t appear before them so boldly.¡±


    Although Lu Qingsong had a talisman treasure,


    if the other party employed lethal moves, Lu Qingsong might not have had time to use it.


    ¡°Haha, I dared do so because you were here, Big Brother.¡±


    Lu Qingsong chuckled lightly, answering candidly.


    Soon, the two brothers and the beast returned to White Tiger Mountain.


    At this moment, all the cultivators present looked at Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Qingsong with a newfound respect in their eyes.


    Especially facing Lu Ping¡¯an, the Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.


    ¡°Brother Song


    Liu Yan looked at Lu Qingsong, somewhat ashamed, knowing that today¡¯s events had arisen because of her.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡±


    Lu Qingsong replied softly.


    ¡°Big Pot, I also want to practice this!¡± Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Linghe ran to her big brother¡¯s side, looking at the taller Black Dragon Halberd, with envy.


    ¡°Alright, once you master the fist technique, Big Brother will teach you.¡±


    Lu Ping¡¯an replied with a smile.


    Compared to the halberd technique, he preferred using his fists.


    But his father, Lu Changsheng, had crafted a whole set of Spiritual Artifacts for him, indicating he should use the halberd and the golden bow usually.


    He didn¡¯t linger there for long and took his sister Lu Linghe back to the hills to continue teaching her fist practice.


    ¡­.


    Not long after, the news of White Tiger Mountain spread out.


    The surrounding family forces were shocked, and countless people learned about Bi Lake Mountain, along with Lu Family¡¯s eldest son, Lu Ping¡¯an!


    ¡°Foundation Establishment Initial Stage defeated Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, how is this possible!¡±


    ¡°This Lu Ping¡¯an dual cultivates in body, having his father Lu Changsheng¡¯s given magic artifact, with astonishing combat power!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard of Tao Jizhong, known as ¡®Zi Luodao,¡¯ an old Foundation Establishment cultivator, was actually defeated by a junior, forced to sever his own arm!¡±


    ¡°Ah, in the past, Master Lu Changsheng of Bi Lake Mountain, shortly after breaking through Foundation Establishment, killed three Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Yu Family alone, establishing Bi Lake Mountain, and today his son actually defeats a seasoned cultivator in the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment!¡±

 Chapter 868: Victory Lu Family Eldest Son (4)

    Chapter 1071: Chapter 378: Victory, Lu Family Eldest Son! _4


    Chapter 1071 -378: Victory, Lu Family Eldest Son! _4


    ¡°The rise of the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain seems unstoppable!¡±


    ¡°Rumors had it that there was no Foundation Establishment Cultivator stationed at White Tiger Mountain, I didn¡¯t expect them to hide it so deep!¡±


    ¡°It seems that the nearby Golden Dragon Ridge can¡¯t sit still anymore!¡±


    Numerous cultivators discussed the news.


    ¡­


    Golden Dragon Ridge, Jin Family.


    ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an, the eldest son of the Lu Family, at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment, mid-stage of Second Order Body Refining


    The Patriarch of the Jin Family looked at the message before him with a very solemn expression.


    He didn¡¯t expect that a mere probe from his family would uncover such startling information.


    ¡°Body Refinement not only consumes resources but also a great deal of time and effort. Whether Lu Ping¡¯an has achieved such progress through serendipitous fortune or extraordinary talent


    The Patriarch of the Jin Family muttered to himself.


    If it were an ordinary Loose Cultivator, he wouldn¡¯t be so surprised, only considering it a fortunate encounter.


    But this person is the son of Lu Changsheng, which makes him think twice.


    For years ago, he had learned the news.


    Lu Qingshan of the Jinyang Sect challenged at the Heavenly Sword Sect and overpowered his peers, unmatched!


    ¡°Previously a Lu Qingshan, now another Lu Ping¡¯an, what kind of incredible luck has Lu Changsheng stumbled upon for his ancestral tomb to be shining with golden light!¡±


    The Patriarch of the Jin Family took a deep breath, his eyes revealing a hint of envy.


    He immediately sent a message to convene a family meeting, to discuss and decide how to respond to this matter.


    ¡­


    Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain.


    ¡°Lu Ping¡¯an, the eldest son of the Lu Family, defeated Tao Jizhong of the Zi Luodao head-on, forcing Lu Qingsong to sever his own arm!¡±


    Lu Yuanding, Lu Muping, and others were utterly astonished upon hearing this news.


    They didn¡¯t expect that among Lu Changsheng¡¯s children, another had broken through to Foundation Establishment.


    Especially Lu Yuanding.


    He still remembered when Lu Changsheng¡¯s first son was born, he, as the Family Head, had given his blessings.


    And now, this child had become an esteemed Foundation Establishment Cultivator, it made him quite emotional.


    ¡°Lu Qingshan, Lu Ping¡¯an¡­ Lu Changsheng is really too lucky


    Some high-level members of the Lu Family who knew about Lu Qingshan sighed over Lu Changsheng¡¯s good fortune.


    After all, for a family to produce a Foundation Establishment seedling could be considered as their ancestral tomb emitting golden light.


    And Lu Changsheng not only had a son like Lu Qingshan, who is exceptionally talented, but now also an Lu Ping¡¯an.


    Such similar emotions are not only felt in Qingzhu Mountain.


    Places like Hundred Birds Lake, Centipede Ridge, Ironwood Mountain¡¯s Mo Family, Stream Mountain¡¯s Ning Family, and other family forces all felt endless emotions.


    Because a family cannot rely solely on the older generation!


    It needs a continual influx of fresh blood, the rise of the younger generation, to grow rapidly.


    Today, the fame and influence of Qingzhu Mountain are solely maintained by Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge.


    The appearance of Lu Ping¡¯an now also tells everyone that Qingzhu Mountain has successors, with the second generation of the Lu Family making their mark.


    But thinking that Lu Changsheng is not yet seventy years old, many feel an unfathomable wariness.


    Not only other families.


    When the news from White Tiger Mountain reached Qingzhu Mountain, many Lu Family disciples were also surprised and wondered.


    Like Lu Qingshan, Lu Quanzhen breaking through to Foundation Establishment, they wouldn¡¯t be so surprised.


    But Lu Ping¡¯an is usually so low-key.


    Suddenly becoming a Foundation Building Great Cultivator, with such astonishing combat power, left them feeling envious and full of drive!


    And the concubines of the Lu Family felt envious towards Lu Lanshu, hoping their own children could break through to Foundation Establishment like Lu Ping¡¯an, and become famous one day.


    ¡°Well done!¡±


    Lu Miaohuan showed a smile on her face when she heard her own son and Lu Ping¡¯an had forced a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to sever his own arm. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, forcing a Foundation Establishment Cultivator while still in the Qi Refinement Realm is something one could boast about for a lifetime.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, send Ping¡¯an¡¯s information to Ruyi Prefecture, tell your Aunt Lanshu to come to Bihu Mountain, and have Xingyang prepare the Foundation Establishment ceremony.¡±


    ¡°After your father comes out of his retreat, we¡¯ll set a date to hold a ceremony for your elder brother.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun instructed her son Lu Yun upon hearing this news.


    She had once asked Lu Changsheng about the issue of Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Foundation Establishment ceremony.


    But Lu Changsheng had said it would be a few years, or perhaps when the news of Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Foundation Establishment became known.


    Now that this situation has arisen, the Foundation Establishment ceremony can naturally be arranged.


    Furthermore, this event, after it develops, is bound to make other family forces wary.


    It is just right to use the ceremony to invite other family forces to come together, to indicate their family¡¯s stance and attitude, still to value peace and prosperity.


    ¡°Yes, mother.¡±


    Lu Yun nodded in response.


    Even though he felt envious upon hearing this news.


    ¡°I wonder if I can breakthrough to Foundation Establishment in my lifetime


    Lu Yun thought about his own circumstances. If he focused on cultivation, he might have a chance to attempt Foundation Establishment before the age of sixty.


    But with his Seventh Grade Spiritual Root, even with a Foundation Establishment Pill, the chances of breaking through are only twenty to thirty percent.

 Chapter 869: The Azure Phoenix Immortal is

    Chapter 1072: Chapter 379: The Azure Phoenix Immortal is Seriously Injured Again!


    Chapter 1072 -379: The Azure Phoenix Immortal is Seriously Injured Again!


    Regarding White Tiger Mountain, Lu Changsheng was oblivious to what was happening with his own son.


    He was still breaking through the Ninth Level of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.


    ¡°Boom Boom Boom


    Within the Changsheng Hall, Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged, immobile as if he was an unblemished piece of jade, his body dazzling and radiant with treasure-like luster flowing through it.


    His organs resonated continuously, clanging noisily, his breath boomed like rolling thunder, raising a terrifying force around his body as if waves were crashing against the shore.


    His flesh, bones, and organs were all undergoing metamorphosis, a transformation akin to molting, shattering and rebirthing.


    Who knows how long had passed when the radiance around Lu Changsheng gradually retracted.


    There was no longer any trace of vitality flowing through his body, his breath was feeble, and his heart, blood, and organs seemed to have stopped functioning.


    This was where flesh, organs, and bones reached their limits, a rebirth from annihilation, completing the final transformation!


    In this way, Lu Changsheng sat without moving, resembling a piece of withered wood, his breathing halted.


    His skin, once translucent, aged visibly at a rapid pace, deathly still.


    Time trickled by.


    Lu Changsheng appeared as if he had passed away, his body decaying and withering.


    However, just as his vitality completely ceased, and he reached his demise, his entire being, like plants enduring the bitter cold winter, burst forth anew with life!


    ¡°Thump!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s heart beat.


    The faint heartbeat sound grew louder, escalating steadily into a powerful rhythm, like drums of gods and demons.


    ¡°Rustle Rustle


    At this moment, his blood began to revive, following the rhythm of his heartbeat.


    His fresh, sparkling red blood surged like mighty rivers through his limbs and bones, cleansing his flesh, meridians, bones, and organs.


    Who knows how much time passed when Lu Changsheng completed the transformation and opened his eyes.


    His body was pristine and flawless, sacred and brilliant like divine gold, devoid of any imperfection.


    ¡°So this is what Third Order Body Refining feels like


    Lu Changsheng felt the surging divine power throughout his body and murmured to himself.


    The leap from the Eighth to the Ninth Level of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art was a qualitative change.


    His physical body was now on an entirely different realm from before.


    Faced with someone like the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family, a False Core Immortal, no need for the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, a single punch could obliterate him.


    Even if his opponent¡¯s Magical Treasures attacked, he could try to withstand them with his bare hands.


    As for any Spiritual Artifacts or Magical Treasure Embryo, smash them directly!


    Because his body was the most formidable humanoid weapon, comparable to Magical Treasures!


    ¡°However, the Ninth Level of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art is much more difficult than I imagined;I¡¯ll have to remind Ping¡¯an to be extra cautious.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought back on the breakthrough process.


    His Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art had long been at the peak of the Eighth Level.


    He was only accumulating his foundation, waiting until his physique could no longer advance before challenging the Ninth Level.


    Yet even so, he felt the process was extraordinarily perilous, one misstep could have led to a failed breakthrough.


    If the breakthrough had failed, he would not have died, but his body would have been severely damaged, and his vital energy severely depleted.


    ¡°I wonder if I can now contend against her


    Lu Changsheng clenched his hand, slightly warping and collapsing the space around, thinking of his female knight, Caiyun True Immortal Yun Wanshang.


    Among all the cultivators he had encountered so far, she was the strongest.


    He stood no chance against her.


    After a moment of contemplation, Lu Changsheng drew a conclusion.


    Unless he ambushed her while she was completely unguarded.


    Otherwise, he stood no chance against this Caiyun True Immortal.


    The one who previously appeared silently beside him, restraining his Divine Sense and Mana with a mere wave of her hand, possessed strength far beyond an ordinary Nascent Soul Immortal.


    At least in the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul, or even Late Stage!


    ¡°Enduring the bitterest willows to become the greatest amongst men, what¡¯s this little bit of hardship?¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t dwell much on Yun Wanshang¡¯s matter.


    Just being ridden.


    Although a bit gloomy, it was not to the point of seriousness.


    Just consider it as offering some prenatal aura to his child¡¯s mother in advance. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Once his own strength rose, Mr. Lu would tell her that his Yin Yang Energies were not to be taken lightly, only his child¡¯s mother was entitled to them.


    Lu Changsheng snapped his fingers, casting a Cleansing Technique, tidied up his robe a bit, and stepped out of the Cave Mansion.


    ¡°It seems the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus will have to wait some more


    Seeing the Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus in the Spiritual Spring, Lu Changsheng silently mused.


    He had planned to use the Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus at the peak of Foundation Establishment, incorporating it as his Second Dantian to cultivate the Yin Yang Primordial Pill Method.


    However, the origins of the Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus were not clean.


    If used now, it would be awkward if Yun Wanshang took notice.


    Although she seemed to bear no ill will toward him.


    But caution is always a necessity!


    He could not just trust her unconditionally like he did with Xiao Xiyue because they had been intimate.


    ¡°Now that I have broken through to Third Order Body Refining, I can also make a trip to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range


    Lu Changsheng gazed at the Heavenly Origin Supreme King Lotus before him, contemplating in his heart.


    His journey to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range was not to hunt down Demon Kings, refine Blood Essence Spirit Light, or to awaken the Taiyi Soul Body.


    Rather, he wanted to intercept a few Origin Sources of the Spirit Veins to nourish the Cave Heaven Spirit Vein.


    It might not elevate the Spirit Veins to Third Rank, but cultivating to the Second-tier Top Level was hopeful.


    With that, the Elemental Elixirs condensed by the Yin Yang Primordial Pill Method, Second-order Superior Spirit Veins of Bi Lake Mountain, coupled with the Spiritual Eye Spring, Heavenly Origin Precious Lotus, and Spirit Gathering Array, would be sufficient for his Core Formation attempt!


    ¡°When things with Yun Wanshang are more or less sorted, Zi Xiao could come with me.¡±


    ¡°With my current strength, heading to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range and targeting Second Grade Spirit Veins shouldn¡¯t be dangerous


    Lu Changsheng contemplated, planning to go later with Ling Zixiao.

 Chapter 870: The Azure Phoenix Immortal is

    Chapter 1073: Chapter 379: The Azure Phoenix Immortal is Seriously Injured Again! _2


    Chapter 1073 -379: The Azure Phoenix Immortal is Seriously Injured Again! _2


    Because overseeing the cutting of Spirit Vein requires a protector.


    And Ling Zixiao, being proficient in Formation Path, is very suitable for this task.


    It was only after Lu Changsheng stepped out of Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven and returned to the Lu Family Mansion that he realized this breakthrough took him half a year.


    Shortly after he entered closed-door cultivation, an incident involving Lu Ping¡¯an occurred at White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°Since the ceremony has already been prepared, we might as well send out the invitations right now.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately responded, not minding that Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s cultivation level had been revealed.


    Even without this incident, he was planning to hold a Foundation Establishment ceremony for Lu Ping¡¯an in the next two years.


    Afterwards, Lu Changsheng inquired if there were other matters at home.


    Lu Miaoyun indicated that there was nothing significant at home, but news from Azure Phoenix Immortal City reported that Azure Phoenix Immortal had been severely injured again.


    ¡°Severely injured again


    Lu Changsheng was somewhat speechless.


    He had heard news of Azure Phoenix Immortal¡¯s severe injuries three or four times already.


    Each time, the news was proven to be false.


    ¡°This time, chances are high that it¡¯s true.¡±


    ¡°There are rumors that a False Core Immortal in Azure Phoenix Immortal City was killed, and Azure Phoenix Immortal did not intervene.¡±


    ¡°Afterwards, some forces tested the waters by attacking numerous Foundation Establishment Cultivators of Azure Phoenix Immortal City, and yet Azure Phoenix Immortal still did not step in to stabilize the situation.¡±


    ¡°Now, the entire Azure Phoenix Immortal City¡¯s security has been affected, causing panic among the people, and many cultivators are leaving the city.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun stated.


    ¡°A False Core Immortal and several Foundation Establishment Cultivators were killed


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng was somewhat astonished.


    Such casualties were indeed severe, amounting to blatant provocation!


    Back when a False Core Patriarch of the Xu Family was slain, Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family directly went to the Five Elements Royal Family to assert power.


    Now something akin is happening in Azure Phoenix Immortal City, but Azure Phoenix Immortal has not come forward to calm the populace, clearly indicating a problem.


    If Azure Phoenix Immortal continues to lay low, and this matter is completely confirmed, the flow of people in Azure Phoenix Immortal City will certainly decline rapidly.


    After all, apart from its environmental advantages, the reason why Azure Phoenix Immortal City has become a sanctuary for independent cultivators is also inseparable from the formidable reputation of Azure Phoenix Immortal, Jiang Kingdom¡¯s Number One Independent Cultivator!


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s difficult to verify the authenticity of this news, but it is true that there are security issues in Azure Phoenix Immortal City.¡±


    ¡°Rumor has it that robber cultivators are rampant around Azure Phoenix Immortal City, and even armed conflicts have erupted in the outer city


    Lu Miaoyun voiced.


    Though Azure Phoenix Immortal City is very far from Bi Lake Mountain and wouldn¡¯t affect this region.


    But such matters signal potential unrest in Jiang Country Cultivation Realm.


    ¡°Is there any news from Feiyu¡¯s side?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of his friend who was working in Azure Phoenix Immortal City.


    He had kept in touch with Li Feiyu over the years, with the latter frequently sending him Spiritual Materials via Green Cloud Spirit Ship.


    Given the current situation in Azure Phoenix Immortal City, he estimated that it might affect his friend.


    ¡°No.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun shook her head, indicating that she hadn¡¯t received any related correspondence from Li Feiyu.


    ¡°If such a thing really occurred in Azure Phoenix Immortal City, even if Feiyu knew, he wouldn¡¯t dare to mention it in a letter


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, contemplative.


    With such an incident in Azure Phoenix Immortal City, many forces would certainly be watching closely.


    Even the city¡¯s mail might be intercepted by other forces.


    Someone like Li Feiyu, who holds an important position in Azure Phoenix Immortal City, is especially a subject of attention.


    After pondering for a moment, he wrote a letter, advising Li Feiyu to be extra cautious and to consider returning for a visit if the city became unstable.


    ¡°However, knowing Feiyu¡¯s character, even if problems truly arise in Azure Phoenix Immortal City, he is unlikely to flee immediately


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, musing inwardly.


    He felt that his good brother would probably only consider fleeing if Azure Phoenix Immortal City completely fell apart.


    ¡­.


    Golden Dragon Ridge, Jin Family.


    ¡°Although Lu Ping¡¯an is formidable, as long as our ancestor makes a move, he will surely be able to slay him.¡±


    ¡°Right, with Lu Ping¡¯an dead, the Lu Family¡¯s ceremony would turn into a funeral, and Lu Changsheng would surely be immensely grieved.¡±


    ¡°Even if we can¡¯t kill Lu Ping¡¯an, crippling him would also disgust the Lu Family for decades.¡±


    In the Jin Family conference hall, several high-level members heard about the Foundation Establishment ceremony at Bi Lake Mountain and planned to intercept Lu Ping¡¯an on his way from White Tiger Mountain to Bi Lake Mountain.


    Families like theirs fear nothing more than lack of continuity and successors.


    Many family forces see a generational gap not because there hasn¡¯t been a Foundation Establishment prospect in decades.


    But because such prospects perish prematurely.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t appropriate. If something happens to Lu Ping¡¯an at this time, Bi Lake Mountain will surely suspect our family.¡±


    ¡°Although we aren¡¯t afraid of them, with our Great Elder currently attempting to break through to False Core in the Immortal City, there¡¯s no need to take this risk.¡±


    ¡°Just wait for the Great Elder¡¯s successful breakthrough;no matter what Lu and his wife do, they¡¯ll be no match for our Jin Family.¡±


    Among the high-level members of the Jin Family, one shook his head and said,


    ¡°Indeed, Lu Changsheng is not simple. Even his son in the Qi Refinement Realm possesses a Talisman Treasure. That Lu Ping¡¯an surely has life-saving resources at his disposal. If he isn¡¯t eliminated, it will be very troublesome.¡±


    Another high-ranking member of the Jin Family spoke up.


    Over the years, they had been closely monitoring the situation at Bi Lake Mountain.


    They strongly suspected that the opportunity obtained by Lu Changsheng was extraordinary, possibly the entire legacy of a Nascent Soul Immortal!


    Otherwise, even if Lu Changsheng was a Second-order Top-level Talisman Master and Second-order Alchemist with a booming family puppet business, it would not be possible for him to possess such an array of wealth and treasures!


    ¡°Let¡¯s wait for the breakthrough of the Great Elder before discussing this further. Moreover, the news about Lu Ping¡¯an and Lu Qingshan has already reached the Beast Taming Xu Family.¡±


    ¡°That Xu Family Elder who didn¡¯t act against Lu Changsheng and his wife back then would definitely not sit idle seeing the current situation at Bi Lake Mountain, and it¡¯s highly likely they will take action against the Lu Family.¡±


    Hearing these words, the Patriarch of the Jin Family pondered for a long time before finally deciding.


    Their Jin Family was at a critical moment right now.


    As long as the Great Elder Jin Zan successfully makes his breakthrough, the family¡¯s deadlock would naturally resolve itself, allowing them to advance further!


    ¡­.


    Half a month later.


    Lu Ping¡¯an¡¯s Foundation Establishment ceremony began.


    The ceremony, held at Bi Lake Mountain, being the first Foundation Establishment ceremony for the second generation of the Lu Family, was grand and lively.


    ¡°Greetings to Young Master Lu!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, a lion doesn¡¯t father a lamb, congratulations to Lu Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Lu Ancestor has taught his child well.¡±


    ¡°I wonder if Young Master Lu is married yet, my daughter


    At Biyun Villa, numerous Foundation Establishment Ancestors came to offer their congratulations, looking at Lu Changsheng and Lu Lanshu¡¯s son, Lu Ping¡¯an, their hearts filled with envy and admiration.


    Sitting in the main seat, Lu Lanshu watched the scene unfold, her son seemingly like a dream come true.


    She had waited too long for this day.


    Even though she knew early on that her son would breakthrough to Foundation Establishment and that a ceremony would be held at home.


    Still, seeing her son receiving such widespread attention at this moment, her eyes reddened with overwhelming joy, and she burst into tears.


    ¡°Hehe


    Lu Changsheng, bringing along his son Lu Ping¡¯an, socialized with these Foundation Establishment Ancestors.


    He reiterated their family¡¯s policy of valuing peace above all, asking everyone to rest assured. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Regarding partnerships and marriage alliances, he was very willing from Bi Lake Mountain.


    Subsequently, he and Lu Lanshu took Lu Ping¡¯an to meet other Energy Refining Cultivators outside the villa, allowing these family forces to get acquainted with Lu Ping¡¯an.


    ¡°Congratulations big brother, congratulations uncle!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, Cousin Ping¡¯an!¡±


    The Lu Family disciples from Bi Lake Mountain and Qingzhu Mountain were the most enthusiastic, congratulating Lu Ping¡¯an.


    During this time, many daughters of smaller families cast admiring glances at Lu Ping¡¯an, while shyly looking at Lu Changsheng.


    Despite seeing these gazes, Lu Changsheng naturally noticed but harbored no thoughts of taking concubines.


    Or rather, these ordinary Qi Refining Female Cultivators with average Spiritual Roots were no longer appealing to Lu Ancestor.


    As for Lu Ping¡¯an, he was indifferent to these looks.


    Thus, the ceremony continued for three days before concluding, and the guests dispersed.


    Lu Ping¡¯an and others like Lu Qingsong returned to White Tiger Mountain to oversee things.


    During this period, there were no movements from Dragon Light Commerce Chamber and Golden Dragon Ridge.


    Even the Jin Family sent a gift during the ceremony.


    However, Lu Changsheng always felt that the Jin Family did not harbor good intentions and acted as if nothing happened.


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    That day, Lu Changsheng sensed something and a Jade Slip appeared in his hand.


    He knew it was Yun Wanshang contacting him, signaling him to come over and assist her in cultivation.


    Although Lu Changsheng was quite open about this.


    Still, the thought of the esteemed Lu Ancestor having to make the initiative, being blinded, and ridden by Divine Sense felt quite suffocating.


    ¡°Should I struggle a bit during the process?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Feeling that if he made a full effort, he might break free from the restraints.


    Then, taking advantage of the opponent¡¯s weakened state¡­


    ¡°Forget it, this is just the first episode plotline;a regular Nascent Soul Cultivator shouldn¡¯t be this weak


    Lu Changsheng shook his head.


    ¡°To endure the hardest hardships is what makes a greater man!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this also a form of cultivation, a form of tempering!¡±


    With this epiphany, Lu Changsheng informed his family and set out for the appointment.


    However, before leaving, he used the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone to seal his cultivation level to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.


    Although he wasn¡¯t sure if Yun Wanshang had seen through his cultivation level, it was better to conceal it if possible.

 Chapter 871: Daoist Please Hold On

    Chapter 1074: Chapter 380: Daoist, Please Hold On!


    Chapter 1074 -380: Daoist, Please Hold On!


    Lu Changsheng had just traveled a few dozen miles away from Bi Lake Mountain when he suddenly sensed a divine sense sweeping over him.


    This divine sense was extremely secretive.


    Had it not been for his divine sense being comparable to that of a Nascent Soul Immortal and wearing a Fate-Defying Robe, he might not have noticed it at all.


    Next, Lu Changsheng shrewdly discovered that the other party had left an almost undetectable divine sense mark on his robe, which could be used for positioning and tracking.


    ¡°What¡¯s the situation, is it a Robber Cultivator killing people for their treasures??¡±


    ¡°No, this person¡¯s divine sense is at least at the level of a False Core Immortal;it¡¯s impossible for such a powerful Robber Cultivator to be in this area!¡±


    ¡°Could it be Ancestor of Jin Family lying in wait for me here?¡±


    Lu Changsheng wondered inwardly, unsure of the circumstances.


    To avoid startling the snake, he acted as if nothing had happened and continued to steer his purple flying shuttle through the clouds.


    However, during this process, Lu Changsheng quietly and imperceptibly began to unravel his Third Order Body Refining.


    After flying another hundred miles, a figure appeared, shouting at Lu Changsheng: ¡°Daoist, please halt!¡±


    However, just as this voice sounded, Lu Changsheng sharply heard a hissing noise that was harsh to the ears.


    Without any hesitation, he fully activated the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, and his muscles seemed to stretch a few inches taller.


    ¡°Clang, clang!¡±


    The sound of metal striking metal rang out.


    Lu Changsheng saw two pale gray flying snakes, as thick as chopsticks, baring their teeth in front of him.


    ¡°Hmm? You¡¯re a body cultivator?¡±


    The Golden Robe Cultivator not far away was shocked to see that Lu Changsheng was unharmed under the attack of his Shadow Flying Snakes. His eyes widened.


    It must be known that both of these flying snakes had Second Rank Peak strength!


    Under a sneak attack, they could threaten a False Core Immortal!


    The Lu Changsheng in front of him was just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator;how could he have such an astonishing ability for Body Refinement!


    ¡°Courting death!¡±


    Lu Changsheng locked his gaze on the Golden Robe elder before him, his pupils narrowed, and his physical body fully unleashed, emitting a terrifying bodily presence.


    ¡°A Third Order Body Cultivator!?¡±


    The Golden Robe elder felt an aura as terrifying as that of a Third Rank Demon King, and his face turned pale in an instant.


    Isn¡¯t Lu Changsheng just a little Foundation Establishment cultivator?


    How can he become a Third Order Body Cultivator in the blink of an eye?! S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Golden Robe elder didn¡¯t dare to ponder further. Without the slightest hesitation, his entire being turned into a rainbow light and he madly fled.


    ¡°Want to run?¡±


    ¡°Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone¡ªSpeed!¡±


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes were cold as he activated the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone. His body surged with nine colors of radiance, and he shot out explosively. His arms whipped out like a dragon-snake leaping forth.


    ¡°Boom, boom, boom!¡±


    His fist shattered layers of air, and the terrifying force of his punch struck the back of the Golden Robe elder like a cannonball.


    Even though the Golden Robe elder¡¯s mana was driven to its limit forming a protective shield, he still spat out blood under the powerful blow, and his entire being was sent flying backward like a kite with its string cut.


    ¡°With this strength, there is no chance of resistance!¡±


    The Golden Robe elder couldn¡¯t care less about his injuries as he immediately activated a secret technique to stabilize them, and a Talisman appeared in his hand.


    However, at that moment, he felt an excruciating pain in his soul, as if a needle had pierced through his mind, making him slightly dizzy.


    ¡°Not good, a Divine Sense Attack!¡±


    The Golden Robe elder quickly suppressed his troubled soul.


    But in the next moment, a slender, jade-like hand tightly gripped his neck like an eagle seizing a rabbit, causing the mana and blood in his body to stagnate.


    Danger!


    In an instant, an overwhelming sense of impending death enveloped his entire being.


    ¡°Senior has misunderstood, it¡¯s all a misunderstanding! I mistook you for someone else, please spare my life!¡±


    The Golden Robe elder couldn¡¯t understand how Lu Changsheng, with the Cultivation of Foundation Establishment, possessed such astonishing strength.


    But at this moment, with his life in the hands of the other party, he didn¡¯t dare to think further and immediately chose to beg for mercy.


    ¡°For someone your age, you¡¯re a False Core Cultivator, and yet you¡¯re so cowardly?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the Golden Robe elder begging for mercy in front of him, frowned, and showed disdain.


    A venerable False Core Immortal, and that¡¯s all you are?


    Not an ounce of spine!


    ¡°Damn it, if you were being choked like this, let¡¯s see if you wouldn¡¯t be a coward!¡±


    The Golden Robe elder¡¯s face flashed shades of green and red, feeling incredibly aggrieved, yet he dare not retort, fearing that Lu Changsheng would squeeze and kill him with a bit more force.


    Feeling the increasing pressure on his neck as if it were about to sever his head from his body, he quickly spoke up: ¡°Senior is right, I have always been such a coward, preferring life over dignity. Please spare me, senior.¡±


    ¡°All the money and wealth on my person I offer as an apology to senior.¡±


    The Golden Robe elder pleaded humbly.


    ¡°Hum!¡±


    Lu Changsheng didn¡¯t say a word but used his Yin Yang Magic Power to unravel the disguise concealing the Golden Robe elder¡¯s face.


    ¡°Xu Ge!¡±


    Upon seeing the somber face and hooked nose, Lu Changsheng immediately recognized his identity!


    The third ancestor of the Beast Taming Xu Family, Xu Ge!


    Lu Changsheng had once heard from Xu Ruyin that this third ancestor of the Xu Family had taken notice of him and might take action against him.


    He had not expected that the other party would be lying in ambush outside Bi Lake Mountain to attack him!


    Had he truly been a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, facing such an ambush, it would have been a situation with no chance of survival!


    ¡°Pre


    Upon recognizing him, Xu Ge¡¯s face looked mournful. He wanted to say something, but Lu Changsheng once again applied a Soul Dispersion Needle and punched him in the Qi Ocean Core, shattering his bones, contorting his body like a shrimp, and making him vomit blood.


    ¡°Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone¡ªSeal!¡±


    Then, Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest burst with the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, unleashing a torrent of mysterious power that entered Xu Ge¡¯s Sea of Consciousness and Core, sealing his spiritual force and mana.


    ¡°Had it not been for my desire to capture you alive, you would already be dead.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the now unconscious Xu Ge and sneered.


    With his current strength, killing the opponent would have been quite simple.

 Chapter 872: Daoist please hold on (2)

    Chapter 1075: Chapter 380: Daoist, please hold on!_2


    Chapter 1075 -380: Daoist, please hold on!_2


    But the ambush against me must have some reason.


    So I¡¯m prepared to bring him back to Bihu Lake Mountain to interrogate him with the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom to find out the reason. Does the Beast Taming Xu Family know about this!


    ¡°Whoosh whoosh


    Afterward, Lu Changsheng looked at the two Flying Serpents not far away, and his figure burst forth, easily suppressing them, then crushing them to death.


    These two Flying Serpents were clearly the Spirit Beasts of that ancestor from the Xu Family, too difficult to tame, better to just kill them.


    ¡­


    Lu Changsheng went to the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer and removed anything suspicious from Xu Ge. After cleaning him up, he returned to Bihu Lake Mountain, found his wife Lu Miaohuan, and said he was going to use the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    The Abyssal Ghoul Blossom had been refined by his wife into her Lifespan Spiritual Plant, its original spirit intelligence had already vanished, leaving only the instinctual consciousness of the Spirit Plant.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan agreed immediately upon hearing this and went with Lu Changsheng to Lake Heart Island.


    The beautifully enchanting Abyssal Ghoul Blossom swayed, emitting a charming glow.


    Thorny roots filled with dark red barbs emerged from the ground, tightly entwining the unconscious Xu Ge and dragging him into the bud, which resembled a deep abyssal maw.


    ¡°What¡­ what are you going to do!¡±


    ¡°No, no, Lu Changsheng, you cannot kill me, if you do, my Beast Taming Xu Family will not let you off!¡±


    Under this painful sensation, Xu Ge gradually regained consciousness.


    He felt his flesh, Mana, and Soul, all being devoured by a force.


    He tried to struggle, but he was seriously injured, his Mana Soul sealed by the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, utterly unable to fight back.


    ¡°The Beast Taming Xu Family!?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan looked at her husband somewhat surprised after hearing this.


    She was naturally aware of the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    The number one family in the Qingyun Region!


    One of the three Nascent Soul Great Clans of Jiang Country!


    Thirteen years ago, a False Core Patriarch of the Xu Family was killed, and to establish their dominance, their Core Formation Old Ancestor took two Third-Order Spirit Beasts to the Five Elements Royal Family, becoming renowned throughout the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm.


    Therefore, knowing that the cultivator in front of her came from the Beast Taming Xu Family, Lu Miaohuan was very surprised.


    ¡°No need to worry.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said calmly, holding his wife¡¯s cool hand.


    He had killed False Core Immortals of the Beast Taming Xu Family before.


    What¡¯s another one?


    Moreover, since the other party ambushed him and saw his true strength, he was destined to have no way out but death.


    ¡°Ah¡­ Lu Changsheng, you actually possess such demonic methods, if Qingyun Sect, Heavenly Sword Sect know about this, your Bihu Lake Mountain will definitely not die a good death!¡±


    Xu Ge felt he was on the verge of death, howling in unwillingness.


    His heart filled with immense regret, wasn¡¯t he comfortable sitting at home in his family? Why bother going after Lu Changsheng?


    However, at this moment, regret was useless, as his consciousness gradually faded with the absorption by the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom.


    ¡°My husband


    Lu Miaohuan heard his words, looked at the situation, and pursed her red lips lightly.


    Even though she had long grown accustomed to the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom¡¯s feeding.


    Still, Xu Ge¡¯s words had an impact on her.


    Especially since the feedback from the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom told her that this was a False Core True Pill Master, stirring an inexplicable emotion in her heart.


    ¡°Whether it¡¯s demonic or not, there¡¯s no need to care about such talk, everything is taken care of by me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng hugged his wife into his chest, saying softly.


    He thought to himself that next time, he must completely knock the person out.


    Otherwise, such words might affect his wife¡¯s state of mind.


    After all, Lu Miaohuan, no matter what, was just a girl from a minor family and hadn¡¯t seen much of the world.


    She had a certain amount of respect and fear ingrained in her for the Demon Path, Beast Taming Xu Family, Qingyun Sect, and Heavenly Sword Sect.


    ¡°Mhm


    Lu Miaohuan snuggled against Lu Changsheng¡¯s chest, and asked softly, ¡°Husband, is this person¡­ really a False Core True Pill Master?¡±


    Even with the feedback from the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom, she still found it hard to believe.


    After all, how could a high and mighty False Core True Pill Master be captured and brought home by her husband?


    ¡°Yes, this person is named Xu Ge and is a False Core Patriarch of the Xu Family.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know why he took notice of our family, he ambushed me during this trip.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded, his voice neutral.


    ¡°My husband, are you alright?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan immediately looked at Lu Changsheng with a face full of concern.


    ¡°Of course I¡¯m fine. I had the chance earlier to break through to Third Order Body Refining, so he is no match for me.¡±


    Lu Changsheng smiled and stroked his wife¡¯s soft hair.


    ¡°Third Order Body Refining!?¡±


    Lu Miaohuan¡¯s red lips parted slightly, her face filled with surprise.


    Third Order Body Refining, doesn¡¯t that mean her husband is comparable to a True Pill Master!


    Looking at Lu Changsheng in front of her, Lu Miaohuan felt a twinge of inferiority.


    She had not expected her husband to be so outstanding, to have grown to such an extent without her notice, while she¡­


    But in just a moment, that inferiority turned into pride!


    Proud of Lu Changsheng, and proud of her own vision for choosing Lu Changsheng!


    After chatting for a long time, Lu Miaohuan said to Lu Changsheng, ¡°Husband, the memory fragments have emerged.¡±


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Lu Changsheng went beside the Abyssal Ghoul Blossom immediately and placed his hand on the enchanting flower.


    Instantly, a series of fragmented memories appeared before his eyes like a disjointed movie.


    The memories were vast and chaotic. Lu Changsheng closed his eyes and quietly searched for the useful information he needed.


    After a while.


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He obtained the information he generally wanted.


    This attack first started when he and Lu Miaoge were too striking years ago, catching the attention of this Xu Family ancestor.


    Then there was the matter of Lu Qingshan challenging the Heavenly Sword Sect, which also caught the attention of this Xu Family ancestor, who wanted to eliminate him.


    Finally, not long ago, the matter of Lu Ping¡¯an led this Xu Family ancestor to investigate and analyze from various perspectives, suspecting that Lu Changsheng might be some kind of Spiritual Body that easily gives birth to extraordinarily talented offspring.

 Chapter 873: Daoist please hold on (3)

    Chapter 1076: Chapter 380: Daoist, please hold on!_3


    Chapter 1076 -380: Daoist, please hold on!_3


    So he wanted to capture him and bring him back to the Beast Taming Xu Family for breeding purposes.


    ¡°???¡±


    Lu Changsheng, upon seeing this message, was somewhat dumbfounded.


    He never expected that the main reason why the other party was staking out outside Bi Lake Mountain was to capture him and bring him back to the Xu Family for breeding.


    However, this also made Lu Changsheng realize one thing.


    There are no fools in the Cultivation World.


    With his frenzied childbearing and multiple talented children appearing in his family, anyone would notice and suspect this.


    After all, the probability of his children having Spiritual Roots and being geniuses was far above the normal level, which easily attracted attention.


    ¡°It seems I need to be more cautious in the future¡­.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself.


    Once his genius children grow up and come into their own, there will be no way to cover it up or explain it.


    After all, one could explain the cultivation level with fortuitous encounters.


    But childbearing, aside from Spiritual Body and bloodline, there really is no explanation.


    ¡°Xu Ge¡¯s information about the ambush on his trip out, someone in the Xu Family knows


    Lu Changsheng looked at the message, narrowing his eyes, with a somewhat solemn expression. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He wasn¡¯t afraid of the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    After all, his family had Mount Sumeru backing them, and as long as no Nascent Soul True Lord attacked, they were safe and untroubled.


    And with his third-order body refining, and having Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, Endless Guileful Head, and The Dark Demon Corpse, he wasn¡¯t afraid of the Core Formation Old Ancestor of the Xu Family.


    But if the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family came to Bi Lake Mountain as they had gone to the Five Elements Royal Family, it would indeed cause him a lot of trouble.


    Especially, if he were to use these tactics in public, there would be no way to explain it and it would bring countless troubles.


    ¡°Currently no one knows my strength, so the death of Xu Ge, the Beast Taming Xu Family might not necessarily suspect this little Foundation Establishment cultivator


    ¡°Moreover, according to Xu Ge¡¯s memory, the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family was tyrannical and domineering, bringing two third-order Spiritual Beasts to blockade the Five Elements Royal Family¡¯s gate because the Elder Ancestor was injured and used this method for intimidation.¡±


    ¡°So the likelihood of this Elder Ancestor from the Xu Family coming to block my Bi Lake Mountain is small


    Lu Changsheng pondered.


    Yet he felt that he could not wager on this matter.


    Perhaps he should also find time to go to Dragon Head Mountain of the Beast Taming Xu Family, and stake out there.


    Wait for the day when the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family leaves, he could rely on Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, Endless Guileful Head to ambush him.


    Or perhaps through the Book of Malevolent Curses and Fates, curse and kill this Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family.


    ¡°Ah¡­ Wait, I also have backing!¡±


    At this moment, Lu Changsheng remembered he also had backing.


    No matter how powerful the Beast Taming Xu Family is, could they be more powerful than Qingyun Sect, than Caiyun True Immortal.


    This Caiyun True Immortal, as Enforcement Hall Master of Qingyun Sect, at least has a Mid-Stage Core Formation, and his disciples are also Nascent Soul Immortals.


    As long as the Xu Family dared to come and cause trouble, block the gate, all he had to do was shake people up.


    ¡°Almost forgot the main business, I still have to go to the secret meeting!¡±


    Suddenly, Lu Changsheng remembered because of Xu Ge¡¯s matter, he had even delayed his main business.


    Perhaps Caiyun True Immortal was waiting for him.


    ¡°Huanhuan, I have to go out for a while, if anything happens at home, immediately send me a message.¡±


    ¡°When you have time, sort through the information about the Beast Taming Xu Family from Xu Ge¡¯s memory fragments.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately said to Lu Miaohuan.


    Xu Ge, as the False Core Patriarch of the Beast Taming Xu Family, knew many family secrets.


    If he could obtain these secrets, it would also help in future confrontations with the Xu Family.


    ¡°Alright, husband, be careful on your way.¡±


    Lu Miaohuan nodded in response.


    Then Lu Changsheng quickly tidied up and rode the flying shuttle away from Bi Lake Mountain, heading to the secret meeting point.


    He thought about whether he should make his clothes and magic aura messy.


    And then claim that he was delayed because he was ambushed by the Beast Taming Xu Family on the way.


    Perhaps even cling to the other party¡¯s legs, crying and saying that he almost didn¡¯t get to see them.


    This idea alone made Lu Changsheng himself shudder.


    He, the great Lu Ancestor, how could he possibly do such a thing!

 Chapter 874: Real Person You Must Stand Up for Me

    Chapter 1077: Chapter 381: Real Person, You Must Stand Up for Me!


    Chapter 1077 -381: Real Person, You Must Stand Up for Me!


    Dragon Head Mountain.


    Beast Taming Xu Family.


    In the sumptuous palace paved with gold and jade, the atmosphere was tense and heavy.


    Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family sat in the main seat, his face as gloomy as water, his body emanating a terrifying presence as deep and as formidable as an abyss, like a volcano about to erupt at any moment.


    Several high-ranking members of the Xu Family were prostrate on the ground, shivering, not daring to speak, overwhelmed by the awe-inspiring presence of their own elder ancestor.


    However, they could understand the wrath of their elder ancestor.


    During his closed-door cultivation, two False Core Patriarchs in the family had been successively killed.


    Moreover, the deaths were mysterious, with not even a clue as to the killer or the forces behind the act.


    ¡°What has happened?¡±


    The Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family suppressed the anger in his heart, his voice deep and forceful, echoing through the palace like rolling thunder.


    The Beast Taming Xu Family, as one of the top-tier forces in Jiang Country and a Nascent Soul Noble Family with a legacy spanning thousands of years, was highly esteemed.


    Now, two False Core Immortals had died in succession!


    Moreover, their deaths were utterly inexplicable, and it was unknown which forces were behind them!


    Disgrace!


    Provocation!


    This was a blatant disgrace and provocation!


    Trampling over the dignity of the Beast Taming Xu Family!


    Yet, following the deaths of the two False Cores, an inexplicable fear began to rise in the heart of the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family.


    Besides the Four Great Immortal Sects, no one in the Cultivation Realm of Jiang Country would dare to oppose the Xu Family in such a manner!


    ¡°Elder Ancestor Xu Ge should have gone to the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family


    A member of the Xu Family cautiously began to speak.


    ¡°Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family?¡±


    The eyes of the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family opened and closed, strands of golden light flowing within, captivating the soul.


    Although the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family had a not-so-small reputation in the Qingyun Region, it was still insignificant in the eyes of the elder ancestor.


    ¡°Report to Elder Ancestor


    This high-ranking member of the Xu Family immediately spoke up, explaining that the Blue Lake Mountain Lu Family had emerged as a force in the past twenty years.


    Their patriarch, Lu Changsheng, and his wife, Lu Miaoge, practiced a Dual Cultivation Technique, and their combined strength was comparable to that of a False Core Immortal.


    Moreover, Lu Changsheng carried a certain heritage of the Talisman Path, and soon after his Foundation Establishment breakthrough, he relied on Talisman Formations to kill three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, making his name in a single battle and beginning his rise.


    ¡°Even if this couple¡¯s combined strength is on par with a False Core, they could not have killed Xu Ge!¡±


    The Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family declared.


    Although Xu Ge¡¯s character was flawed.


    But as a False Core Immortal, there was no doubting his combat prowess.


    How could two cultivators, who only barely contend with a False Core through their Dual Cultivation Technique, be Xu Ge¡¯s opponent? And to kill Xu Ge?


    Could it be that all the disciples he raised in the Beast Taming Xu Family were incompetent?


    It was known that the cultivators of the Beast Taming Xu Family each had Spiritual Beasts, greatly surpassing their peers in strength!


    Moreover, due to experiences in his early years, Xu Ge was very cautious in his actions.


    Even when facing Foundation Establishment Cultivators, he would choose to ambush.


    It was not possible for him to mock his opponents openly, giving them a chance, before engaging in combat.


    Therefore, under these circumstances, he found it even less plausible that two little Foundation Establishment cultivators could kill Xu Ge.


    ¡°Could it be the Qingyun Sect


    The Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family felt a sinking in his heart upon hearing that the location of Blue Lake Mountain was not far from Qingyun Sect.


    Although the Beast Taming Xu Family was under the rule of the Qingyun Sect, they were sovereign in their own right.


    The Qingyun Sect was not keen on seeing the Xu Family become too powerful.


    But he immediately dismissed this thought.


    Given the current situation of the Xu Family, there was no need for the Qingyun Sect to engage in such actions.


    If there was another Nascent Soul Cultivator in the family, it might be understandable for the Qingyun Sect to take such actions, with some justification.


    ¡°Could it be the Five Elements Royal Family


    The Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family continued to ponder.


    Back in the day, he had gone to the Five Elements Royal Family to slap their face and establish his might;the Royal Family must have held a grudge.


    Perhaps to spite him, they took the opportunity to ambush Xu Ge.


    ¡°Elder Ghost of the Wang Family would not have the guts to do such a thing, for if anything happened to him, the Five Elements Royal Family would completely fall.¡±


    The Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family rejected this thought as well, considering other family forces.


    ¡°Elder Ancestor, Lu Changsheng of Blue Lake Mountain must have had a great opportunity or a significant fortuitous encounter to rise up so quickly in just a few decades, perhaps holding some treasure in his hands, so


    At this moment, the Family Head of the Xu Family bravely spoke up.


    When the second ancestor of the Xu Family was killed years ago, there was a long investigation without any clues.


    Now, with the situation of Xu Ge, except for the knowledge that Xu Ge was preparing to ambush Lu Changsheng at Blue Lake Mountain, there was no information or clues.


    Asking them to investigate this matter was doomed to yield no clues to the killer.


    So the only option was to blame this incident on Blue Lake Mountain and try to quell the elder ancestor¡¯s rage.


    ¡°Send someone to investigate Blue Lake Mountain;if it¡¯s indeed related, report back immediately.¡±


    The Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family said with a grave voice, although the possibility was extremely slim, it could not be entirely dismissed.


    ¡°The matter of Xu Ge must not be spread. Going forward, retract the family¡¯s forces, stay vigilant, and keep a close watch on the movements of Qingyun Sect, Luoxia Sect, Spirit Taming Sect, Danxia Mountain, Huan Yin Sect, Wang Family, and Shangguan Family!¡±


    The Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family continued, his voice filled with authority and decisiveness.


    In his heart, he still leaned towards the involvement of other Nascent Soul Level powers.


    After all, many times, the adversaries might not necessarily have a direct conflict of interest with his Xu Family.


    Perhaps some force wanted to drive a wedge, hoping to benefit from the chaos like a fisherman reaping the rewards.


    ¡°Yes, Elder Ancestor!¡±


    The members of the Xu Family responded in unison.


    ¡­


    Meanwhile.


    Within a cave in a mountain range.


    Yun Wanshang, sensing something, opened her beautiful eyes.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    She looked at the approaching Lu Changsheng, his face pale and his mana aura disordered and weak, and her brow slightly furrowed. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She had called him to cultivate, but why did he look as if he had just undergone a tough magical duel?


    ¡°Elder.¡±


    Seeing the stunning and noble Yun Wanshang dressed in a colorful palace outfit before him, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes showed a trace of amazement before he quickly bowed in a salutation.


    ¡°What has happened to you?¡±

 Chapter 875: Real Person Please Stand Up for Me (2)

    Chapter 1078: Chapter 381: Real Person, Please Stand Up for Me!_2


    Chapter 1078 -381: Real Person, Please Stand Up for Me!_2


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s red lips parted slightly, inquiringly.


    ¡°Thank you for your concern, elder. I encountered an assassination attempt on my way here, but it¡¯s nothing serious. I apologize for making you wait.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said, his voice sounding somewhat breathless.


    After speaking, he coughed and quickly added, ¡°Please rest assured, elder, my current state won¡¯t affect my cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Assassination?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s beautiful eyes were like a clear, bottomless pond, as she looked deeply at Lu Changsheng.


    Then, with a gentle lift of her hand, Lu Changsheng¡¯s vision darkened, and he was suddenly unable to move.


    ¡°Damn, is this woman so cold and heartless!?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought to himself in silence, having come to aid her in her cultivation in such a state, yet she did not show more concern?


    At the very least, she could ask what kind of assassination attempt he encountered, whether it was dangerous or not.


    Such a heartless woman lifting her skirts!


    However, Lu Changsheng secretly contemplated, perhaps he was overacting.


    After all, he didn¡¯t really go hard on himself.


    Just made it look like his mana was in disarray, consumed excessively, without any obvious injuries.


    A sweet, fragrant elixir medicine entered his mouth, followed by rustling sounds.


    Under the enchanting, rich fragrance, Lu Changsheng¡¯s blood raced, and his body responded truthfully.


    Moments later, a warm, soft jade body attacked him, and he was ridden upon.


    ¡°Circulate your energy!¡±


    A cool and pleasant voice resonated.


    Lu Changsheng, feeling aggrieved, began to practice the Sun Moon Samsara Technique.


    ¡­


    Afterward!


    Afterward!


    Afterward!


    Lu Changsheng looked at the storage bag beside the pillow and let out a deep sigh.


    Damn it, one day, he would make her recognize that his junior brother¡¯s might was unrivaled.


    Then in a low voice, he asked, ¡°Elder, may I ask how long you plan to cultivate here


    ¡°Three months.¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s voice rang out, clear and cool as jewels.


    ¡°Three months


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng wondered whether he should continue acting.


    He could pretend that the assassination indicated potential danger at home, that he was worried about his household¡¯s safety, and wanted to return home quickly to take charge.


    If the matter was resolved and he was still alive, he would come back to help her with cultivation.


    But wouldn¡¯t that be a bit too fake?


    Just then, Yun Wanshang¡¯s voice arose, ¡°What¡¯s this about an assassination?¡±


    ¡°Hmm? Is she willing to help after the fact?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt delighted and contemplated how to phrase his story to sound more pitiful and tragic.


    ¡°Speak directly, or don¡¯t speak at all.¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s voice was cold, like a deep, tranquil pond.


    As a Nascent Soul Immortal, the master of the Qingyun Sect¡¯s Enforcement Hall, she might be naive and indecisive in matters of emotion, lacking decisiveness.


    But in other respects, she was no fool.


    She could see through Lu Changsheng¡¯s minor tricks at a glance.


    Seeing that he obviously wanted her to know and help but deliberately shied away, waiting for her to ask proactively, she intentionally refrained from asking.


    Now that he hinted at her through inquiring about the duration, she didn¡¯t want to beat around the bush.


    ¡°Elder, it was the Beast Taming Xu Family.¡±


    Lu Changsheng immediately said.


    Since she took the initiative to ask, it meant she was willing to help, so he would not hesitate.


    Regarding the matter of killing Xu Ge, Lu Changsheng did not consider it a big deal to reveal it to Yun Wanshang.


    After all, she had helped with Lady Meng¡¯s matter before, showing great regard for their relationship.


    Of course, it could also be for Xiao Xiyue¡¯s sake, or perhaps because he had once saved Chu Qingyi.


    ¡°The Beast Taming Xu Family?¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s brows furrowed slightly.


    In her view, the Beast Taming Xu Family should have no direct feud with Lu Changsheng.


    Why would they go out of their way to assassinate Lu Changsheng?


    ¡°That person is Xu Ge, the False Core Patriarch of the Beast Taming Xu Family. For some reason, he took notice of me and laid an ambush outside Bihu Lake to kill me. If it weren¡¯t for my hidden skills


    Lu Changsheng spoke in a low and aggrieved voice, as though telling a parent that he had been bullied at school.


    ¡°Xu Family¡¯s Xu Ge?¡±


    Yun Wanshang was familiar with this person.


    In his earlier years, he was also a genius of the Xu Family, with the potential for Core Formation.


    But, after his life-bound beast was killed by a true inheritor of the Spirit Taming Sect, his Dao foundation was damaged, and he never recovered.


    Later, he mysteriously broke through to False Core.


    Due to this experience, Xu Ge became profoundly affected by the harshness of the world, his psyche distorted, taking pleasure in bullying the weak and hunting talented cultivators.


    For someone like Lu Changsheng to catch Xu Ge¡¯s attention was quite normal.


    ¡°This person likes to hunt talented cultivators. You¡¯ve been too high-profile these years, and without any backing, so it¡¯s normal for him to take notice.¡±


    ¡°I will have someone warn him afterward. He won¡¯t dare to move against you again.¡±


    Yun Wanshang spoke calmly and coolly, her voice carrying an invisible but heart-shaking authority.


    In her view, Lu Changsheng was also one of her own.


    So, if one is to beat a dog, they must watch the owner!


    Moreover, should anything happen to Lu Changsheng, her opportunity at reaching Nascent Soul would be gone.


    This Xu Ge causing trouble for Lu Changsheng was simply courting death!


    ¡°But facing his assassination, I had no choice but to rely on a talisman formation to kill him sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Changsheng said somewhat shyly.


    ¡°?¡±


    Yun Wanshang was startled and somewhat puzzled, wondering if she had heard wrong.


    Kill Xu Ge?


    A Foundation Establishment Cultivator defeating a False Core Immortal?


    She knew that Lu Changsheng had a great fortune, a big secret, concealed his cultivation level, and his power was far beyond his peers.


    But she had never expected Lu Changsheng to actually kill a False Core Immortal!


    And considering that Lu Changsheng had only suffered excessive consumption and mana disarray without any real injury beforehand.


    This was astonishing, very astonishing!


    After a moment of silence, her voice detachedly stated, ¡°If he is dead, then he is dead.¡±


    ¡°But I heard that, years ago, when a False Core Patriarch of the Xu Family was killed by the Five Elements Royal Family, the Family Patriarch brought two Third-Order Spirit Beasts to the Five Elements Royal Family.¡±

 Chapter 876: Real Person Please Stand Up for Me (3)

    Chapter 1079: Chapter 381: Real Person, Please Stand Up for Me!_3


    Chapter 1079 -381: Real Person, Please Stand Up for Me!_3


    Lu Changsheng spoke anxiously and fearfully.


    Yun Wanshang found it somewhat amusing, immediately realizing what Lu Changsheng was worried about.


    He was afraid that the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family might come knocking.


    However, in her view, Lu Changsheng¡¯s worries were somewhat unnecessary.


    Not to mention that the idea of someone at the Foundation Establishment killing a False Core was too bizarre, would the Xu Family even suspect Lu Changsheng?


    As a Nascent Soul Immortal, the Elder Ancestor of Xu Family would not stoop as low as treating Bi Lake Mountain the way he dealt with the Five Elements Royal Family.


    He wouldn¡¯t demean himself;even the Elder Ancestor of the Xu Family would feel embarrassed.


    ¡°If the Beast Taming Xu Family gives you trouble, directly send me a message.¡±


    Yun Wanshang¡¯s voice was clear and crisp.


    Shortly afterward, a five-colored token flew into Lu Changsheng¡¯s secret chamber.


    ¡°This is my token, sealed with a Divine Skill, should your life be in danger, you may display this token to activate the Divine Skill within.¡±


    Upon this, Yun Wanshang realized that if Lu Changsheng encountered danger outside, it would affect her too, hence she gave him the token.


    Not to mention, possessing this token, the Core Formation forces of the entire Jiang Country Cultivation Realm would hesitate to move against Lu Changsheng.


    If indeed they did act, the Divine Skill¡¯s might within the token could also give him an additional means to protect himself.


    ¡°Divine Skills?¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the token and immediately voiced his thanks: ¡°Thank you, senior!¡±


    At this moment, any minor grievances he felt for being dominated throughout were completely dispelled.


    So long as the other party was willing, he¡¯d gladly bend over backwards and use every tactic available to express his gratitude!


    And in this moment, Lu Changsheng also realized that the character of Caiyun True Immortal bore some similarities to his Soul Path Dreams master.


    A sharp tongue but a soft heart, very protective, a person who is more receptive to gentleness than coercion.


    Lu Changsheng felt, were it not for his early Core Formation and obtaining a High-Quality Gold Core, he might have actually considered going to Qingyun Sect for Core Formation.


    ¡­


    Unbeknownst to him, three months passed.


    During this time, Lu Changsheng also worried if the Beast Taming Xu Family would directly come to his home to cause trouble.


    If the Sensing Talisman showed the slightest activity, he would immediately return to Bi Lake Mountain with Yun Wanshang.


    However, these three months were quite peaceful, and there were no incidents at home.


    He was completely focused on cultivation, restoring his Primordial Yang, and then Dual Cultivating with Yun Wanshang.


    After completing his cultivation, Yun Wanshang transformed into a Divine Rainbow and left.


    Lu Changsheng also walked out of the cave.


    It was pouring with a heavy rain outside.


    Dressed in a green robe, with a handsome and ethereal appearance, and a tall, upright stature, Lu Changsheng stood in the rain, resembling a Banished Immortal who had accidentally wandered into the mortal world, tainted by the mundane.


    A gust of cold wind caressed him, and Lu Changsheng extended his hand, laughing lightly: ¡°It¡¯s just a bit of wind and rain.¡±


    Then whoosh, he rode on a violet flying shuttle, turning into a streak of Escape Light returning to Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°System, draw a prize!¡±


    Lu Changsheng mentally commanded.


    Two months ago, the number of his descendants with Martial Dao Innate had reached a hundred and fifty, granting him the chance to draw a prize and a 3% increase in the likelihood of them having a Spiritual Root.


    Because Yun Wanshang was nearby, he hadn¡¯t used this drawing opportunity.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a bottle of Beast Origin Elixir!]


    [Reward has been dispatched to System Space, the host can check it at any time]


    The golden light stopped on the ¡®Elixir Medicines¡¯ category.


    Immediately, an elixir medicine bottle icon emerged from the spinning wheel, accompanied by a system notification sound.


    ¡°Beast Origin Elixir? An elixir for Spiritual Beasts to consume?¡±


    Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows upon seeing this prize.


    Though the most direct and simple way for Demon Beasts to grow is to devour and refine Monster Cores and Demon Cores of the same attribute.


    This method is expensive and there are quite a few elixirs that can enhance the cultivation growth of Demon Beasts.


    However, with Hong Lian and Ancient Beast Taming Charm, Lu Changsheng rarely crafted elixirs for Demon Beasts.


    With a slight movement of his mental spirit, information about the Beast Origin Elixir appeared in the System Space.


    [Elixir: Beast Origin Elixir]


    [Quality: Third Order]


    [Description: Enhances the advancement speed of Third Order Demon Beasts and has a purifying effect on their Demon Beast Bloodline]


    ¡°Purifying the bloodline effect


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly upon reading the description of the elixir.


    His family¡¯s Demon Beasts all possess extraordinary bloodlines.


    Even a slight purification of their bloodline effects counts as no small enhancement.


    However, considering that this is merely a Third Order Elixir, and it¡¯s an entire bottle and not a single piece, Lu Changsheng guessed its effects would be limited.


    ¡°A small gain is better than none.¡±


    Lu Changsheng shook his head, not overly concerned.


    He planned to first try the effects on the Nine Netherhound later.


    After all, this kind of Third Order elixir, under normal circumstances, requires at least a Second Order Demon Beast to consume.


    And besides the Nine Netherhound, the only other Second Order Demon Beast in the household was a Seeking Spirit Mouse.


    He certainly wouldn¡¯t waste resources on cultivating that mouse.


    ¡­


    Upon returning home, Lu Changsheng checked with his wife, Lu Miaoyun, to see if anything had happened in the household during these days.


    ¡°My husband, not long ago, the Family Patriarch of Qiu Family from Thousand Extinction Mountain revealed a piece of news, stating that Jin Zan, the Great Elder of the Jinlong Ridge Jin Family, was forming a False Core in Jiuxiao Immortal City.¡±


    ¡°The truth of this news isn¡¯t certain yet;I have already sent people to Jiuxiao Immortal City to verify.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun gently raised her hand, pouring tea and water for Lu Changsheng, sharing the news.


    ¡°Jin Zan¡­..¡±


    Hearing this name, Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly.


    It has been fifteen years since the incident at White Tiger Mountain.


    The other party had the cultivation of the Ninth Level of Foundation Establishment in his early years, so forming a False Core now seemed reasonable.


    But previously, there had been rumors that Jin Zan was going to attempt Core Formation, so why did he end up forming only a False Core?


    Was this a deliberately released false message, or was his foundation insufficient, only capable of forming a False Core?


    ¡°Jinlong Ridge has been so quiet these years, probably waiting for Jin Zan¡¯s breakthrough.¡±


    Lu Changsheng pondered internally, thinking about the calmness of Jinlong Ridge over the years.


    He originally planned, since there was nothing urgent at home and there had been no movement from the Beast Taming Xu Family, to take a trip out with Ling Zixiao to solve the matter regarding the Spirit Vein.


    After Yun Wanshang finished her cultivation, he could then pick the Tianyuan Supreme King Lotus, form the Elemental Elixir, and make a breakthrough to the Golden Core!


    But if Jin Zan really had a breakthrough, Jinlong Ridge would definitely make a big move next.


    ¡°Sigh, I just want to cultivate in peace.¡±


    Lu Changsheng sighed internally, thinking about making a trip to Jinlong Ridge to stir up some trouble.


    But if Jin Zan wasn¡¯t forming a False Core and it turned out to be a True Elixir, then it wouldn¡¯t be easy to handle.


    ¡°Yun¡¯er, also ask someone to keep an eye on the movements of Jinlong Ridge, and inform me immediately if there is any news.¡±


    Lu Changsheng spoke to his wife.


    ¡°Mm, husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun responded softly, also aware that if this Jin Family Patriarch really had a breakthrough, they would definitely look for trouble with her family.


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 Chapter 877: Condensing Elemental Elixir Jin

    Chapter 1080: Chapter 382: Condensing Elemental Elixir, Jin Family Ceremony!


    Chapter 1080 -382: Condensing Elemental Elixir, Jin Family Ceremony!


    ¡°My lord, some days ago Fairy Xu came to visit, indicating that the Beast Taming Xu Family has been paying attention to our family and investigating our situation.¡±


    At this moment, Lu Miaoyun continued speaking with a tinge of worry on her face.


    She didn¡¯t know why her perfectly fine family had caught the attention of the Beast Taming Xu Family.


    Regarding Golden Dragon Ridge, she knew full well of her husband¡¯s prowess and had not a shred of worry.


    But facing the colossal Beast Taming Xu Family, her own family seemed somewhat insignificant.


    ¡°Xu Ruyin?¡±


    When Lu Changsheng heard this, he knew that it should be related to Xu Ge¡¯s affairs.


    He thought that Xu Ruyin, who is often at the Beast Taming Xu Family, finally came in handy.


    ¡°Did she say anything else?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired.


    ¡°Nothing else, just that there must have been some incident within the Xu Family that made them notice ours, and she told us to be careful.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun shook her head as she spoke.


    ¡°It seems that the Xu Family has not suspected me directly, but due to Xu Ge¡¯s mission to assassinate me, which ended with his death outside, it led the Xu Family to take note of Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    Lu Changsheng silently speculated.


    Afterward, he picked up his cup of tea, took a light sip, and said aloud, ¡°Alright, there is no need to mind this matter.¡±


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun responded softly.


    After the couple chatted for a bit, Lu Changsheng stood up to check on the children at home.


    He then used the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror to examine their conditions.


    If it were not for the fact that all his wives had too low cultivation levels, Lu Changsheng would have considered passing down the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror.


    After busying himself, Lu Changsheng returned to Changsheng Hall to release the Qi, Blood, and Magical Power sealed within the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone, solidifying his cultivation level.


    ¡­


    Changsheng Hall.


    ¡°Sigh!¡±


    Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and slowly exhaled a breath of turbid energy.


    Dual Cultivation with Yun Wanshang yielded evident benefits for him.


    His cultivation level had now reached the peak of Foundation Establishment.


    Should he wish, he could attempt Core Formation at any moment.


    ¡°Now everything is ready except the Spirit Vein


    Lu Changsheng mumbled to himself.


    Others who have reached the peak of Foundation Establishment and wish to attempt Core Formation would fret over the Coagulation Crystal Elixir, Core Formation Spiritual Objects, and the like.


    They might spend most of their lives finding just one or two Core Formation Spiritual Objects, ultimately missing the prime age for breakthrough, never reaching Core Formation, and some might even perish in the process.


    But he already had everything in abundance.


    Not only did he have the Supreme Condensation Elixir!


    But he also had a top-tier Core Formation Spiritual Object known as the ¡®Five Elements Spirit Fruit¡¯, which is also called the ¡®Golden Core Fruit¡¯!


    Then there¡¯s the ¡®Taiyi Dao Seed¡¯ that could be considered as a top-tier Core Formation Spiritual Object, along with four common Core Formation Spiritual Objects.


    In terms of Cultivation Techniques, he had the ¡°Sun Moon Samsara Technique¡± that increased the chance of successful Core Formation and the ¡°Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method¡± that enhanced Core Formation quality!


    Besides, he possessed several Spiritual Bodies.


    The likes of the Minor Qing Spiritual Body and Gengjin Body Constitution were already impressive.


    But the Flawless Heavenly Fragrance Body and Dragon Roar Physique would absolutely aid in Core Formation!


    Therefore, in such a situation, Lu Changsheng did not have to worry about the success or failure of his Core Formation;his only concern was the quality!


    It was precisely for this reason that Lu Changsheng knew the amount of nature¡¯s spiritual energy needed for his Core Formation would be immense.


    He had to enhance the Spirit Vein at home as much as possible to ensure a foolproof success! S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡°I wonder how much longer this Caiyun True Immortal will need to cultivate?¡±


    Previously, Lu Changsheng was not too anxious.


    But now with Core Formation right before him and only needing to upgrade the family¡¯s Spirit Vein before he could concentrate on condensing the Elemental Elixir and attempt Core Formation, anxiety was creeping into his heart.


    Yet due to Yun Wanshang¡¯s situation, it was not convenient for him to breakthrough to Core Formation just yet.


    After all, reaching Core Formation after only fifty years of cultivation would be too shocking and easy to attract unnecessary troubles.


    ¡°Let¡¯s focus on condensing Elemental Elixirs first


    Without overthinking, Lu Changsheng began to practice the Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method, attempting to condense the Elemental Elixirs.


    Although this secret technique was formidable, it was very time-consuming to practice.


    ¡°Hum!¡±


    Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged, motionless, cultivating the Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method.


    Within his Qi Ocean Core, the Elixir Lake seemed to boil and roar, compressing all the liquid Mana towards solidification.


    ¡°Hu hu hu!¡±


    At the same time, an expanse of nature¡¯s spiritual energy surged towards Lu Changsheng, forming a small whirlpool of Spiritual Energy above his head.


    This Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method was a simulation of Foundation Establishment and Core Formation, condensing the liquid Mana to its utmost limit to form one Elemental Elixir after another.


    When it comes time to tackle Core Formation, all Elemental Elixirs would merge as one to challenge for the Immortal Golden Core!


    ¡­


    A month later.


    Lu Changsheng looked at a thumb-sized, black and white Elemental Elixir in his Qi Ocean Core, a faint smile appearing on his face.


    This was the Elemental Elixir of the Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method!


    It looked quite ordinary at first glance.


    But upon closer inspection, one could see streams of Yin and Yang intertwined, granting it an aura of profundity.


    ¡°This Elemental Elixir hasn¡¯t enhanced my foundation nor advanced my cultivation significantly.¡±


    ¡°But in times of danger, I can transform the Elemental Elixir into Mana, which can be considered as a method as well.¡±


    Lu Changsheng quietly felt the Elemental Elixir, sensing its pure and rich Yin Yang Magical Power.


    He didn¡¯t ponder long before starting to condense the second Elemental Elixir.


    This Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method considered nine Elemental Elixirs as the initial achievement, and thirty-six as great success.


    Though it¡¯s possible to continue condensing more.


    But as the number of Elemental Elixirs grows, the difficulty of condensing them also increases exponentially.


    Because each Elemental Elixir doesn¡¯t exist in isolation.


    They need to be linked together to form one entity.


    Only by doing so can these Elemental Elixirs blend perfectly and be united during Core Formation.


    Moreover, as Elemental Elixirs continue to be condensed, the pressure on the Physical Body and Dantian will also increase, becoming nearly unbearable, even potentially counterproductive.


    ¡­


    In the following days, Lu Changsheng calmly cultivated the Yin Yang Primordial Elixir Method at home.


    With the System¡¯s spell infusion, Third Order Body Refining, Third Order Divine Sense, and Mount Sumeru bringing nature¡¯s spiritual energy right to his doorstep, condensing Elemental Elixirs was exceedingly simple for him.

 Chapter 878: Condensing Elemental Elixir Jin

    Chapter 1081: Chapter 382: Condensing Elemental Elixir, Jin Family Ceremony! _2


    Chapter 1081 -382: Condensing Elemental Elixir, Jin Family Ceremony! _2


    It takes almost half a month to condense an Elemental Elixir.


    For ordinary cultivators, the cultivation process probably involves lots of bumps and risks, with a high chance of failure if not cautious.


    However, Lu Changsheng wasn¡¯t completely in closed-door cultivation.


    After condensing each elixir, he would step out of his cave mansion to check on his family situation.


    After all, he hadn¡¯t undergone serious bitter cultivation in many years, which made it hard for him to adapt to the life of secluded cultivation.


    Even slightly distracted, once he finished his tasks at hand, he would think of relaxing.


    And since he was preparing for Core Formation, Lu Changsheng felt he should take this time to have more children.


    Since once Core Formation is achieved, the difficulty of having children would drastically increase.


    Of course, the children born at that time would most likely have Spiritual Roots and good innate talents.


    Even his descendants would have higher chances of inheriting Spiritual Roots due to his bloodline.


    During this period, Xiao Xiyue made a trip to Bi Lake Mountain.


    But for some reason, seeing Xiao Xiyue made Lu Changsheng inexplicably guilty.


    When dual cultivating with her, he couldn¡¯t help but picture Caiyun True Immortal and thought¡­.


    ¡­.


    That day, Lu Miaoyun told Lu Changsheng that Jin Zan indeed succeeded in Core Formation at Jiuxiao Immortal City and became a False Core Immortal.


    ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s a False Core?¡±


    Lu Changsheng inquired.


    ¡°Yes, according to the information, when Jin Zan was forming his core, the Spiritual Energy cloud vortex formed was only one Li wide;many people witnessed this, it¡¯s difficult to fake,¡± Lu Miaoyun softly said.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded.


    With a breakthrough in Core Formation, if no means are used to cover it up, the quality of the core formation can usually be judged through the Spiritual Energy vortex.


    And Jiuxiao Immortal City would absolutely not cover up any celestial phenomenon for Jin Zan.


    One could say, there are advantages and disadvantages to forming a core in an Immortal City.


    The advantage being, during the process, the city offers protection, preventing Robber Cultivators and petty people from interfering.


    The disadvantage, however, is that the situation of your core formation is clearly visible to others and forces alike.


    ¡°Is he still in Jiuxiao Immortal City or has he returned to Golden Dragon Ridge?¡±


    Lu Changsheng continued to inquire.


    ¡°There¡¯s no information on that.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun shook her head.


    Though Bi Lake Mountain had established a network of intelligence.


    It could only gather relatively simple information.


    ¡°Alright, Yun¡¯er, keep an eye on the situation in Golden Dragon Ridge from now on, notify me immediately of any moves from the Jin Family,¡± Lu Changsheng said with a smile, deciding to strike first.


    He thought to find an opportunity to eliminate the Ancestor of Jin Family or Jin Zan, to prevent the Jin Family from causing trouble.


    He just wanted to focus on his cultivation and avoid entanglements with the Jin Family.


    ¡°Rest assured, husband.¡±


    Lu Miaoyun said with a sweet smile.


    She had already instructed her family to watch over Golden Dragon Ridge without Lu Changsheng¡¯s direction.


    ¡°However, Xu Ge just died, and just as Jin Zan made a breakthrough, if another False Core from the Jin Family dies, Xu Family might turn their suspicion towards me


    Lu Changsheng paused, suddenly realizing a problem.


    Small as a False Core is, killing normally would be simple.


    If he found an opportunity, one punch would be all it takes.


    However, given that shortly ago Xu Ge came to Bi Lake Mountain to cause trouble and died inexplicably.


    Now if a similar incident occurred in Golden Dragon Ridge, and since there¡¯s a longstanding feud and conflicting interests with his family, it might lead Xu Family to suspect him.


    Although he has Caiyun True Immortal as his backer.


    The other party wouldn¡¯t likely confront the Beast Taming Xu Family for his sake, at most, they would issue a warning in public.


    ¡°I need a persona that wouldn¡¯t lead people to suspect me


    Lu Changsheng¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed, he then inquired his son Lu Yun about any famous Heretic Cultivators currently wanted in Jiang Country. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Or any notable Demonic Path Cultivators or Robber Cultivators in Jin Kingdom or Yue Country.


    ¡°Heretic Cultivators, Demonic Path Cultivators?¡±


    Lu Yun was somewhat surprised, wondering why his father was asking this.


    He didn¡¯t ask much, and immediately went to collect and sort this information for Lu Changsheng.


    Days later, Lu Changsheng looked at the Jade Scroll his son had prepared.


    It included information about all wanted Heretic and Demonic Cultivators in the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm.


    Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan were still notably listed among them.


    One could say, such warrants were mostly for intimidation effects.


    Unless the Four Great Immortal Sects spent a considerable cost to hire a Diviner to predict the movements and set a trap for execution.


    Otherwise, capturing them through ordinary cultivators¡¯ reports would be highly difficult.


    A moment later, Lu Changsheng found a suitable identity for himself.


    Hua Ziyi!


    This woman was originally an elder of Huan Yin Sect, but for some unknown reason, she fled the sect.


    When she reappeared in public eyes, she had already condensed a False Core and even killed a False Core True Pill Master from Huan Yin Sect.


    However, what truly caught Lu Changsheng¡¯s attention wasn¡¯t this woman named Hua Ziyi.


    But the Body Refining Cultivator accompanying her.


    This Body Refining Cultivator¡¯s identity wasn¡¯t detailed.


    It only mentioned that Hua Ziyi could kill a False Core True Pill Master from Huan Yin Sect and retreat safely all thanks to this Nascent Soul Body Cultivator.


    ¡°Body Refinement, Bewitching Technique, isn¡¯t that a perfect match?¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of his Thousand Faces Puppet Fox.


    As long as he acted together with the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox, presumably, no one would suspect him.


    As for why these two would appear in Qingyun Region, why they would kill Jin Zan or the Ancestor of Jin Family, is that important?


    They are already considered Heretic Cultivators, being in a bad mood and killing a False Core True Pill Master is quite normal, right?


    ¡°However, it might not be easy to wait for them to leave home.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thought of another issue.


    Staking out is a technical task, highly testing one¡¯s patience.


    Before, Xu Ge had spent months waiting outside Bi Lake Mountain for him.


    Lu Changsheng had never done such strenuous work before.


    ¡°Forget it, as long as the Jin Family makes a move, they will naturally come out.¡±

 Chapter 879: Condensing Elemental Elixir Jin

    Chapter 1082: Chapter 382: Condensing Elemental Elixir, Jin Family Ceremony! _3


    Chapter 1082 -382: Condensing Elemental Elixir, Jin Family Ceremony! _3


    Lu Changsheng was not overly worried.


    Now that Jin Zan has achieved the False Core breakthrough, as long as he stabilizes his realm, he will undoubtedly take significant action.


    When that time comes, opportunities will surely arise for himself.


    ¡­


    A month later, Lu Changsheng received an invitation.


    Half a year later, Great Elder Jin Zan of Golden Dragon Ridge is to hold a Core Formation Ceremony, inviting families and powers in the vicinity to attend the ceremony.


    ¡°Tsks, a Core Formation Ceremony.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the invitation, clucking his tongue in reflection.


    Although in the eyes of high-rank cultivators, a False Core Immortal barely counts as a True Nascent Soul Immortal,


    for the surrounding family forces, a False Core Immortal is already a towering existence.


    Once the news of this ceremony spreads, it¡¯s estimated that the surrounding family powers will all be terrified.


    ¡°Sister Miaoge, let¡¯s go together when the time comes.¡±


    Lu Changsheng discussed this event with his wife, Lu Miaoge.


    They planned to attend the Core Formation Ceremony together and gauge the Jin Family¡¯s attitude,


    and also look for an opportunity to take down Jin Zan, or perhaps the Ancestor of Jin Family.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Lu Miaoge, holding their son Lu Qingxuan, responded in a gentle voice.


    Although their son is young, his personality is very similar to their daughter Lu Qingzhu¡¯s during her childhood, very quiet. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Their daughter Lu Qingqi is more like Lu Qingshan, much more mischievous.


    Several days later,


    Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, and family patriarchs from Tie Mulim Mo Family, Xi Shui Ning Family and other families, visited Bihu Mountain to consult Lu Changsheng¡¯s opinion on the Jin Family¡¯s Core Formation Ceremony.


    These families were part of a cooperative alliance.


    Even though more than ten years have passed since the incident at White Tiger Mountain.


    But they all understood that now Jin Zan has achieved the False Core breakthrough, he would surely start expanding his territory and likely target White Tiger Mountain.


    If Golden Dragon Ridge takes over White Tiger Mountain, Tie Mulim and Xi Shui Ning Family would definitely be anxious and fearful.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to worry. My wife Lu Miaoge and I have both broken through to the Mid-Stage of Foundation Establishment. With our Dual Cultivation Technique, even if we face a False Core Immortal, we will have the strength to fight.¡±


    Lu Changsheng, in a blue Magical Robe, with a face gentle as jade, said steadily.


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    The family patriarchs in the great hall, hearing this, were all deeply shocked and gasped in astonishment.


    Although they had guessed as much when Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge defeated Jin Zan back then,


    now that Lu Changsheng had confirmed it, they were still startled.


    After all, being able to fight a False Core at the Mid-Stage of Foundation Establishment.


    What if they both later break through to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment?


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, at such a young age, achieving the Mid-Stage of Foundation Establishment means they have a high chance of advancing to the Late Stage in the future.


    For a moment, everyone¡¯s gaze towards Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge was filled with a slight reverence.


    After the meeting, the families bid their farewells and left.


    Lu Yuanzhong, however, did not directly return but spoke to Lu Changsheng about a matter.


    The third cultivator of Foundation Establishment on Qingzhu Mountain had already achieved breakthrough, only it had not been disclosed publicly.


    Therefore, Lu Yuanzhong harboured the intent of acquiring a second Spirit Land.


    However, he inclined towards letting Lu Chenghua lead a branch to a remote area to look for an unowned Spirit Land to start from scratch.


    Because there are only a few ways to acquire a Spirit Land.


    Either pioneer it, buy it, or snatch it.


    Certainly, they couldn¡¯t afford to buy.


    As for snatching, Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s current strength was feasible.


    But Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s relationship with Bi Lake Mountain was too close, almost like branches of the same tree.


    Any major move by Qingzhu Mountain would surely affect Bi Lake Mountain and raise suspicions of involvement.


    And since Bi Lake Mountain was already flourishing and under intense scrutiny by many powers.


    It¡¯s easy for both families to attract trouble if Qingzhu Mountain engaged in such activities now.


    ¡°Pioneering


    Lu Changsheng, hearing this, narrowed his eyes.


    He had researched Spirit Lands in depth in his early years.


    Knowing that for most families, pioneering was the only choice.


    ¡°Uncle, Chenghua has just broken through Foundation Establishment;you need not rush this.¡±


    ¡°You can wait until he reaches the Third Level of Foundation Establishment or the Mid-Stage before considering this matter.¡±


    Lu Changsheng thus said.


    Pioneering was not easy, even for a Foundation Establishment cultivator, there could be dangers.


    ¡°I just had this idea, and was asking for your advice,¡±


    Lu Yuanzhong said so.


    In fact, he had another reason not unveiled.


    His clan was now too closely connected with Bi Lake Mountain.


    Should Bi Lake Mountain face any disaster one day, Qingzhu Mountain would also be inevitably subject to the risk of annihilation.


    With Lu Chenghua establishing a branch in a remote area to pioneer a new site, they could preserve a line of descent in case of such events.


    However, these words he naturally wouldn¡¯t disclose, only preparing for the worst-case scenario.


    ¡°I do not know much about this, uncle, you should make a decision among yourselves.¡±


    Lu Changsheng said softly, not intending to interfere too much with Qingzhu Mountain¡¯s matters.


    ¡­


    Three months later.


    Yun Wanshang sent another message, asking Lu Changsheng to help cultivate.


    Lu Changsheng immediately sank all his Elemental Elixirs into the Elixir Lake.


    As long as Yun Wanshang didn¡¯t inspect his Qi Ocean Core with her Divine Sense, she would not notice these Elemental Elixirs.


    During this cultivation session, Lu Changsheng asked Yun Wanshang approximately how long the cultivation would take.


    Yun Wanshang indicated it would still be three months.


    Once this cultivation session ends, she should conclude with one more session.


    ¡°So soon?¡±


    Lu Changsheng was inwardly surprised.


    His Yin Yang Energies indeed had the effect of nurturing Golden Cores, but the effect was very minor.


    To advance the True Elixir to Golden Core, or a Third-Rank Golden Core to Second-Rank, constant effort was needed.


    However, he immediately understood the underlying reason.


    Based on the understanding from the Soul Path Dreams about the Spirit Phoenix Marrow Body, this spiritual body could nurture and strengthen the Spirit-nurturing Energy through Dual Cultivation.


    While his Yin Yang Energies were not Spirit-nurturing Energy, they were closely related and presumably could be nurtured and strengthened within the counterpart¡¯s body for nourishing the Golden Core.


    Probably during this past half-year, the counterpart wasn¡¯t just allowing him to rest, but also consolidating her own state.


    Understanding this, Lu Changsheng also felt slightly pleased.


    He really worried that Yun Wanshang might drag out the cultivation for three or five years, which would truly be exhausting.


    However, after two months into this trip for cultivation due to the Jin Family¡¯s Core Formation celebration, Lu Changsheng had to return early without completing the three months.


    On this matter, Yun Wanshang didn¡¯t say much, but merely uttered a clear and calm ¡®Yes,¡¯ then turned into a rainbow and left.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, Sister Miaoge.¡±


    After returning to Bi Lake Mountain, and when the day of the Jin Family¡¯s Core Formation Ceremony arrived, Lu Changsheng and his wife Lu Miaoge set out for Golden Dragon Ridge to attend Jin Zan¡¯s Core Formation Ceremony.

 Chapter 880: Duel Defeat Jin Zan Again

    Chapter 1083: Chapter 383: Duel, Defeat Jin Zan Again!


    Chapter 1083 -383: Duel, Defeat Jin Zan Again!


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge did not head directly to Golden Dragon Ridge.


    Instead, they first came to White Tiger Mountain to inquire about the recent situation.


    Because of Jin Zan¡¯s breakthrough to False Core, White Tiger Mountain has been in a semi-closed state for the past half-year.


    The puppet business either requires escort guards for delivery or cooperation from allies who come in person, which is very cautious and prudent.


    ¡°Father, Aunt.¡±


    Lu Qingsong and Lu Xianzhi report the affairs of the White Tiger Mountain to their family.


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    After roughly hearing the report, Lu Changsheng sighed in his heart when he saw that his son Lu Xianzhi was still at the Sixth Level Energy Refinement cultivation level.


    This son is a Ninth Grade Spiritual Root and busy with affairs.


    Even with High Rank Breakthrough Elixirs, it is not easy to break through to the Energy Refinement Late Stage. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After feeding a Beast Origin Elixir to the Nine Netherhound, Lu Changsheng piloted the Flying Boat and headed to Golden Dragon Ridge with Lu Miaoge.


    ¡­


    Golden Dragon Ridge is a majestic and sprawling range of mountains.


    From a high vantage point, it looks like a huge Azure Dragon is coiling.


    Under the cover of the Jin Family¡¯s Mountain Protection Array, the mountain range glows with a faint golden hue of Spiritual Light, appearing from a distance like a fierce and powerful golden dragon.


    At this moment, Golden Dragon Ridge is bustling with activity.


    Many cultivators are coming and going at the mountain gate.


    As soon as the Spirit Boat piloted by Lu Changsheng stopped outside Golden Dragon Ridge¡¯s mountain gate, a Foundation Establishment elder of the Jin Family came forward to welcome them.


    ¡°Mountain Lord Lu, Lady Lu, it is an honor to have you here. Please come inside.¡±


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, took out a brocade box, and said aloud: ¡°Congratulations to the Great Elder of the Jin Family, Jin Zan, on the joy of Core Formation.¡±


    Since they came to attend the ceremony, naturally, they had to bring a gift.


    Otherwise, it would seem too petty on their part.


    ¡°Mountain Lord Lu, you are too kind.¡±


    The Foundation Establishment elder opened the brocade box and took a brief look, his pupils slightly contracting. After whispering to an usher beside him, he invited the two to enter Golden Dragon Ridge.


    ¡°Master of Bihu Mountain, Mountain Lord Lu and the Patriarch¡¯s Lady have arrived! Presenting a Second-tier Top-level Spirit Talisman!¡±


    The usher immediately announced loudly.


    ¡°Mountain Lord Lu Changsheng from Bihu Mountain, then this must be his wife Lu Miaoge, right?¡±


    ¡°They really are a pair of divine immortals.¡±


    ¡°It is said that the Lu couple cultivates a Dual Cultivation Technique, and their combat strength is astonishing. I wonder how strong they are now


    ¡°I heard that it was the Lu couple who defeated Ancestor Jin, who is holding the Core Formation ceremony, and thus made a name for themselves with one battle;unexpected that they also came to attend the ceremony.¡±


    ¡°After all, the two families haven¡¯t completely fallen out;it¡¯s normal for them to attend the ceremony.¡±


    ¡°Not only that, but I also heard that the Great Elder of the Jin Family originally intended to push for True Elixir, but due to defeat at the hands of the Lu couple and preparing Core Formation Spiritual Object as an apology, he had to settle for a False Core.¡±


    ¡°Shh, is that true? If so, don¡¯t the two families have a huge grudge?¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, there will be a good show to watch.¡±


    Many people glanced covertly at Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, whispering among themselves.


    Led by the Jin Family, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge arrived at a mountain villa.


    The place was already filled with guests who had arrived for the ceremony, with many familiar faces among them.


    As they saw Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge arriving, they all greeted them, clasping their fists and nodding.


    Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge were invited into the main hall of the mountain villa to take their seats.


    Inside the hall, Ancestor of the Jin Family and the newly advanced False Core Patriarch Jin Zan were seated in the most honored positions.


    Upon seeing them, they politely said, ¡°Haha, Mountain Lord Lu, Lady Lu, it¡¯s been a long time.¡±


    ¡°Ancestor Jin, Elder Jin, congratulations.¡±


    Lu Changsheng congratulated with a smile.


    Although he was thinking of finding an opportunity to kill the two, he was still polite on the surface.


    ¡°Congratulations, Elder Jin, on the joy of Core Formation.¡±


    Lu Miaoge also congratulated in a follow-up manner.


    ¡°Haha, thanks to Mountain Lord Lu and Lady Lu, without that battle back then, Jin might not have been able to understand my true heart and succeed in forming a core.¡±


    Jin Zan said with a smile that did not quite reach his eyes.


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    Other cultivators in the hall were startled upon hearing this, their expressions revealing their doubt.


    They didn¡¯t expect that the Great Elder of the Jin Family was in such a confrontational mood from the start.


    It seemed the grudge between the two families was hard to bury.


    ¡°The main thing is that Elder Jin has an exceptional talent, great determination, and strong will,¡± Lu Changsheng said, pretending not to catch the underlying meaning in Jin Zan¡¯s words, and continued to smile.


    In his eyes, Jin Zan was already a dead man.


    As the saying goes, the dead should be respected, so why bother with such trivialities?


    After the two took their seats, the ceremony continued.


    This process was nothing more than drinking and chatting, discussing some matters within the Cultivation World, news or talking about business cooperation.


    The Jin Family took the opportunity to showcase their own strength and talk about the family¡¯s general plans and such nonsensical matters.


    Just when the drinking was nearly over, Jin Zan, holding a wine cup, came to Lu Changsheng¡¯s table and spoke: ¡°Mountain Lord Lu, Lady Lu, I have always wanted to have another opportunity to learn from you after my defeat at your hands back then.¡±


    ¡°Now that there is a chance, I wonder if the two of you could fulfill this long-cherished wish of mine.¡±


    Jin Zan¡¯s hair and beard were like thick ink, his face commanding respect, and though his voice was calm and polite, it was filled with a provocative undertone.


    Anyone could hear that he was challenging them, seeking to regain his honor.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk, the Great Elder of Jin Family really isn¡¯t afraid of losing face, just after breaking through to False Core, he¡¯s challenging two Foundation Establishment cultivators.¡±


    ¡°Not only does Jin Zan want to regain lost honor, but he also wants to test the strength of Mountain Lord Lu and his wife.¡±


    ¡°It seems that the Jin Family intends to make a move against Bihu Mountain, and is using this opportunity to test their strength.¡±


    ¡°After all, when the Lu couple joined forces back in the day, they were almost on par with someone at the Foundation Establishment Peak. Now more than a decade later, their strength is unknown.¡±


    Most of the family patriarchs present had a look of watching a show on their faces.


    Although most of them did not want to see the rise of the Jin Family,


    Neither did they wish for Bihu Mountain¡¯s rise.


    They were quite happy to see Golden Dragon Ridge and Bihu Mountain entangled in conflict, ideally, they would fight to the death.

 Chapter 881: Gamble Fight Defeat Jin Zan Again (2)

    Chapter 1084: Chapter 383: Gamble Fight, Defeat Jin Zan Again!_2


    Chapter 1084 -383: Gamble Fight, Defeat Jin Zan Again!_2


    Lu Yuanzhong, Bai Yunyang, and some other Foundation Establishment Cultivators on good terms with Bi Lake Mountain had grave expressions, looking at Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge with some concern.


    Although Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge had previously stated, their strength now enabled them to battle a False Core Immortal,


    they were still inevitably worried in their hearts.


    ¡°Elder Jin has now achieved the status of a False Core Immortal, how could my wife and I possibly be your opponents.¡±


    Lu Changsheng did not expect the other party to pull such a move, and he immediately voiced his refusal.


    Such a matter would be thankless, no matter win or lose, it could bring trouble to his own family.


    ¡°Lu Mountain Lord is truly too modest. The Dual Cultivation Technique that you and Lady Lu possess is indeed a rarity in Jin¡¯s life, and I have always wanted to experience it once more.¡±


    ¡°Of course, Jin will not let Lu Mountain Lord and Lady Lu make a move for nothing.¡±


    ¡°Win or lose, Jin is willing to present a copper mine from the Black Cloud Mountain Range as a gift.¡±


    Jin Zan continued to speak.


    Upon these words, there was a stir among everyone present.


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    A copper mine, no matter the circumstances, was worth tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.


    Spending tens of thousands of Spirit Stones just to cross swords with Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge?


    However, the people in the hall were not fools.


    They understood that the more Jin Zan did this, the more determined he was to take action against Bi Lake Mountain.


    If Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge¡¯s strength was not as expected, they would find an excuse to make a move against Bi Lake Mountain.


    ¡°A copper mine


    Lu Changsheng hesitated in his heart and still refused aloud: ¡°Lu Someone only wishes to care for himself and study the arts of Talisman Making and Alchemy, not skilled in Fighting Techniques.¡±


    He decided in his heart that after the Jin Family celebration, he would squat at Golden Dragon Ridge for three months.


    ¡°It seems that Lu Mountain Lord looks down upon the small gains from the copper mine.¡±


    Jin Zan relentlessly continued, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s up the ante!¡±


    ¡°If Jin loses, Lu Mountain Lord can propose any condition.¡±


    ¡°But if Jin wins, Lu Mountain Lord just needs to cede White Tiger Mountain willingly!¡±


    ¡°White Tiger Mountain¡¯s Zhao Family and my Jin Family are longstanding allies. When the Zhao Family once invited Jin for assistance, I was unable to contribute, leading to their destruction, which is a regret in my heart. I have always wanted to return White Tiger Mountain to the Zhao Family, so I ask Lu Mountain Lord not to refuse!¡±


    Jin Zan¡¯s smile gradually faded from his face, staring straight at Lu Changsheng with a calm and indifferent tone that was domineering and forceful.


    If this were in the past, he would never have wasted so much time with Lu Changsheng.


    However, Bi Lake Mountain not only had the Lu couple but also had Lu Qingshan!


    This Lu Qingshan was too monstrous!


    After learning that Lu Qingshan had asked for a sword from Heavenly Sword Sect and was invincible among his peers,


    they had sent people to Yue Country to understand the situation about Lu Qingshan.


    Knowing that Lu Qingshan had gained the first place in the Jinyang Sect¡¯s Sword Trial during his Qi Refinement Realm and was promoted to True Inheritor.


    Afterward, he conquered the Five Sects competition in Yue Country, went on to challenge various Immortal Sects overpowering his peers, earning the title Little Sword Immortal.


    Such a prodigious talent, as long as he does not die young, is destined to achieve Core Formation!


    Because of Lu Qingshan, they wanted to take action against Bi Lake Mountain but were cautious in their hearts, not daring to go too far.


    So, they thought of taking back White Tiger Mountain in this manner, without spilling blood and with full justification.


    ¡°The villain shows his true colors when he¡¯s desperate.¡±


    Lu Changsheng coldly sneered to himself.


    Now that many of his family¡¯s businesses had moved to White Tiger Mountain, he naturally would not give it up willingly.


    However, seeing the other party¡¯s stance, he understood that if he refused again, they would take the opportunity to make a move on White Tiger Mountain.


    ¡°White Tiger Mountain¡¯s Zhao Family is a vassal to my Bi Lake Mountain, and they are living well on White Tiger Mountain right now, so where does this talk of destruction come from?¡±


    ¡°However, since Elder Jin has said so much, it would be ungrateful of Lu Someone to continue refusing.¡±


    ¡°As long as Elder Jin can provide a corresponding stake, my wife and I are willing to accept this wager.¡±


    Lu Changsheng was no longer so polite, speaking indifferently.


    Since the other party insisted on fighting, fine.


    But the benefits must be substantial!


    He happened to seize this opportunity to reveal his False Core combat power along with Lu Miaoge, deterring the surrounding families and then focusing on Cultivating for Core Formation.


    ¡°Hissss, he actually agreed!¡±


    ¡°Does Lu Changsheng truly have confidence in defeating Jin Zan?¡±


    ¡°Jin Zan just recently broke through to False Core and doesn¡¯t possess Magical Treasures or Divine Skills, perhaps Lu Changsheng has seen through this point.¡±


    ¡°Even without Divine Skills or Magical Treasures, a False Core Immortal is not comparable to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!¡±


    The Cultivators present heard Lu Changsheng speak in such a way, all looking towards him and Lu Miaoge, wondering where his confidence came from.


    ¡°I have a Second-Order Spirit Land under the name of Golden Dragon Ridge, called Kuiniu Mountain, as a stake, how about it?¡±


    Jin Zan, seeing Lu Changsheng agree, spoke out directly.


    Others feared the strength of the Lu couple, believing that together they were on par with a False Core Immortal, maybe even able to kill one.


    But in his heart, he was very clear that this was exactly the rumor that his family had spread.


    Even if the Lu couple had both made breakthroughs to the Mid-Stage of Foundation Establishment and had greatly increased their strength, he still did not believe they would be his match.


    After all, Foundation Establishment and False Core are entirely different levels!


    It¡¯s not until one breaks through to False Core that one understands the chasm-like gap between them!


    ¡°Kuiniu Mountain?¡±


    Hearing this, Lu Changsheng took out a Jade Slip from his Storage Bag to review.


    This was a power distribution map of the Qingyun Region.


    When he saw the location of Kuiniu Mountain, Lu Changsheng shook his head, ¡°This Kuiniu Mountain is too far from my Bi Lake Mountain.¡±


    ¡°I remember that Monkey Hill¡¯s Tao Family is a vassal to your Golden Dragon Ridge, right?¡±


    ¡°If Elder Jin is willing to stake Monkey Hill as the bet, and then add thirty thousand Spirit Stones, Lu Someone is willing to accept this gamble.¡±


    Lu Changsheng looked at the power distribution map in his hand and said after a moment of contemplation.